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BY DON CLEMMER Stem-cell benefits FORT WAYNE — Gathering at the Allen County War Cord blood donations Memorial Coliseum for its annual commencement exercises, the University of Saint Francis (USF) used for research bestowed degrees on its graduates and made Bishop Page 4 John M. D’Arcy an honorary member of the class of 2007 by giving him an honorary degree. Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, president of the univer- sity, welcomed those gathered and, after a short invo- cation by graduate Brittani Lusch, introduced Dr. Young Adults Esperanca Camara, an art history professor at USF and the recipient of the Teaching Excellence and Campus Don’t underestimate Leadership Award for 2007. After Dr. Camara’s remarks, Sister Elise spoke of your value some of the accomplishments of Bishop D’Arcy’s time Page 19 in Fort Wayne-South Bend before introducing him in his other capacity at the May 5 ceremony, commence- ment speaker. Bishop D’Arcy, who had celebrated the Baccalaureate Mass with the USF community earlier The tournaments in the day, first noted how touched he had been by Dr. Camara’s speaking of her mother leaving her home on CYO and ICCL look ahead an island near Portugal for the United States so that her Page 20 children would receive a better education. Bishop D’Arcy reflected on the experiences of his own Irish immigrant parents and appealed for openness to pres- ent-day immigrants before proceeding with his address. Register today “As special as my honor is, dear graduates,” the bishop noted, “yours is greater. For yours is earned, Workshop registration form in while mine is honorary. Yours is the result of work and industry, of study and devotion and service. Your the April 29 issue or visit PROVIDED BY STEVE VORDERMAN minds have been opened to learning.” www.diocesefwsb.org Bishop John M. D’Arcy walks with the faculty of the University of Saint Francis after receiv- Bishop D’Arcy also spoke of the futures the gradu- ing an honorary degree and giving the commencement address at their May 5 graduation ates had laid out before them, as well as the value of ceremony. Dr. Esperanca Camara, an art history professor and recipient of the university’s USF, PAGE 5 Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award for 2007 walks behind the bishop. Ascension of the Lord Solemnity celebrated Papal trip to Brazil turns ASSOCIATED CHURCHES Sunday, May 20 spotlight on Latin America DEDICATES NEW FACILITIES

two-year pontificate, taking him outside BY JOHN THAVIS Europe, where four of his previous five trips have occurred. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict “I think we may have this idea of a pope XVI is making his first trip to the Western who has spoken a lot about Europe and who Hemisphere in mid-May, traveling to Brazil has a ‘bookish’ culture in the tradition of to open a strategizing session with Latin European thought and reflection,” said Jesuit American bishops. Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican The May 9-13 visit begins with a string of spokesman. pastoral events in Sao Paulo, where the pope “But although many people are not aware will meet with young people and canonize of it, this is a pope who traveled extensively the first Brazilian-born saint. as a cardinal and who has been able to Then he moves to the basilica of Our acquaint himself with diverse realities of the DON CLEMMER Lady of Aparecida, where he will inaugurate church,” Father Lombardi said. the Fifth General Conference of the Bishops “I think the messages, gestures and Father Bob Schulte, vicar general of the of Latin America and the Caribbean, cele- images of this trip will help people under- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, con- brating Mass and delivering a major speech stand how the pope sees the ‘universal’ side to participants of the May 13-31 meeting. of his ministry, in a more evident way than tributes part of a prayer at the dedication The trip turns a spotlight on Latin before,” he said. of the new mission outreach center and America, a geographical area that has had lit- The issues on the Latin American bish- tle attention from this pope to date, but where ops’ agenda are not new, and the pope food bank warehouse in Fort Wayne spon- 43 percent of the world’s Catholics live. It also broadens the horizons of the pope’s BRAZIL, PAGE 3 sored by Associated Churches. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the The value of a great Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 university is that it arrives at truth PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy dows and statues so she could do a worthy ought, to cherish the good. EDITOR: Tim Johnson dissertation in art history. And, finally, truth. Education is the pur- ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer I said, “Have you seen our cathedral?” suit of truth and there is an absolute truth, STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad She said, “Yes, I would like to teach a class and it is possible for man and woman to at the cathedral.” I gave her approval know the truth. The value of a great Editorial Department NEWS immediately. As you know, the Cathedral of Catholic university is that it arrives at truth PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan the Immaculate Conception is, as Msgr. Bill from the study of the human sciences and &NOTES Lester once called it, “a song to Our Lady.” also from the truths revealed by God in FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, The stained glass windows are on the life Jesus Christ, the truth of which the church Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY of Mary, and they were done in Germany is the caretaker, guided by the Holy Spirit. Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, and restored in 1998. The professor has led Hopefully, in the homilies to come, which Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie pilgrimages to these places in Italy to will be for both eighth grade and high Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, observe these images, and she gives courses school graduates and some in college, I can Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward An artist for Our Lady on the history of art, especially Christian translate this at the appropriate level for the On Saturday, May 5, it was my privilege art, to the students at Saint Francis. In some young listeners. Business Department to address the graduating class of the of the cities I knew in New England, like Of course, the priest must always keep BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Lowell where I was regional bishop, and in mind that he wants Jesus Christ to speak and also to receive an honorary degree. As I AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber also Cambridge, New Bedford and Fall through these homilies. It is the very nature told the graduates and the very large crowd River, there were large enclaves of of the priesthood that he desire this and BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, their [email protected] Portuguese people or those who spoke time to make this happen. degree was worth more than mine because Portuguese. Hardworking, very religious, Advertising Sales they had earned it. For them, it was the and fully American. They, like so many result of hard work, intellectual energy, A jubilee continues Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) others, have helped to create a rich tapestry, papers and exams and a genuine growth in As in the great jubilee of the year 2000, (260) 456-2824 a kind of mosaic, which has made our their particular field of endeavor. So I salut- country so special. And I was reminded on so this year, the 150th anniversary of the Judy Kearns (South Bend area) ed them. I am also grateful for the honor a recent Saturday afternoon at the coliseum diocese, one of our concentrations, quite (574) 234-0687 given to me by the University of Saint in Fort Wayne. This diocese is blessed with appropriately, is on the sacraments. Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Francis. so many Catholic institutions of higher Therefore, this Sunday, along with other I also met Professor Esperanca Maria priests, I will confer the anointing of the Published weekly except the last learning, and so many of the teachers at Camara, PhD. She was the recipient of the these universities are a blessing for our sick at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Sunday in June, second and fourth Teaching Excellence and Campus weeks in July, second week in August young people who come to this diocese Bend. Over 22 years, I have tried to do and last week in December by the Leadership Award at the University of Saint from many places. everything at St. Matthew Co-Cathedral as Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Francis, and she is the director of the highly well as at the Cathedral of the Immaculate 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort regarded master of arts in studio art pro- Conception in Fort Wayne. It has been Wayne, IN 46801. 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Maria said she was Congress will be quite similar to LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- confirmed by Cardinal Medeiros, who come to this diocese from many places. the one we did in 2000, for the comes original, signed letters about the cardinal who ordained me a year of the Great Jubilee. issues affecting church life. Although bishop. In receiving the award, It is modeled after the World we cannot publish every letter we she told the graduates that as an Youth Day. The cross, which is receive, we strive to provide a bal- eight-year-old girl she asked her passing from parish to parish (an anced representation of expressed mother why she had left the beautiful land opinions and a variety of reflections does not disdain the first but shows how it idea taken from the World Youth Day in on life in the church.We will choose of the Azores — lovely, scenic islands. Her must be purified and disciplined through Toronto) is nearing Notre Dame. You saw letters for publication based on read- mother hesitated, and then said quietly, “So sacrifice and even renunciation so that it in a recent edition the great number of cate- er interest, timeliness and fairness. our children could get an education.” This may become the love of agape, which is cheses that will be given all over the dio- Readers may agree or disagree with touched me very deeply, as it did the listen- unselfish in the offering of oneself to anoth- cese. The rosary will be prayed at the grot- the letter writers’ opinions. Letters ers. er after the manner of Christ. He shows to. Confessions will be heard. And it will must not exceed 500 words. All let- how to love that way depends on receiving, be a day of blessing for our diocese. ters must be signed and include a and how “the new commandment” to love phone number and address for verifi- An extraordinary study others is new because we receive love from cation.We reserve the right to edit Afterwards, I had a chance to talk to Roger Clemens to the Yankees letters for legal and other concerns. Christ, which makes it possible for us to Professor Camara, and she told me about love as he loves. His grace makes it possi- Why is anyone surprised? The Yankees Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, her field of study. She has a doctorate from ble to keep the new commandment, which will be a contender. They always are. It P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Johns Hopkins University. The topic of her says, “Love one another, as I have loved makes for an interesting summer for base- 46856-1169; or e-mail: doctoral dissertation, if I am saying it prop- you.” ball fans. Too much money to throw a base- [email protected] erly, was “The Images of the Rosary.” She I also spoke about the true nature of ball. spent years in places like Florence, Assisi, freedom and how this is challenged in our See you all next week. ISSN 0891-1533 Rome, Siena and other towns, studying the USPS 403630 culture. Freedom is not the right to do any- images of the rosary and stained glass win- thing, but rather the capacity to do what we MAY 13, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 BRAZIL Indiana prisoner executed; CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 prayer vigil calls it ‘dark act’ reviewed them in capsule form last February: bear witness that this should not • The need to revitalize the BY DEBBIE BOSAK happen,” Govert said. faith among the church’s members Many in attendance expressed in order to generate a new sense of MICHIGAN CITY (CNS) — concern for the mitigating factors mission in society. Called in prayer a “dark act done surrounding the execution. Woods • The proselytism of religious under the cover of night,” the exe- was only 19 at the time and report- sects, which require, in the pope’s cution of convicted murderer edly under the influence of drugs. view, a new effort in Catholic edu- David Leon Woods was carried During the appeals process, cation. out in the early hours of May 4. defense attorneys questioned state • The “growing influence of Woods, 42, had been sentenced methods for determining if Woods postmodern hedonist secularism,” to death 22 years earlier for the had some degree of mental retar- which is seen as dramatically stabbing death of a family friend, dation, which would have deemed eroding the traditional values of Juan Placencia, during an attempt- him ineligible for execution. the predominantly Catholic conti- ed robbery in April 1984 in Woods also had accepted full nent. Garrett, Ind. Woods was 19 at the responsibility for his actions and • Marriage and the family, time. expressed remorse. which the pope said show “signs With appeals exhausted and “This guy has done everything of yielding under the pressure of clemency denied by Indiana Gov. he’s supposed to do. He’s changed, lobbies” that push for legislative Mitch Daniels, a group of death shown remorse and yet we’re changes and which are threatened penalty opponents began to assem- going to kill him anyway,” said by the increase in divorce, cohabi- ble at the Indiana State Prison Sean Napier, a frustrated local res- tation and adultery. parking lot shortly before sunset ident. • Economic injustice and the on the eve of the execution to keep Mary Lou Pilkinton, Woods’ fight against poverty, along with vigil in support of Woods, who mother, was overwhelmed with the growing phenomenon of reportedly had undergone a con- emotion as she talked about how migration, which also impacts version of heart and a transforma- much she would miss her son. family unity. tion of faith while behind bars. “Thank you all for your prayers The pope is well aware that Before entering the prison to and God be with you,” she said. many Latin American bishops witness the execution, the Woods Mary Ann Pilkinton Yeager was believe the church stands at a turn- family stopped to address the only 9 when her brother went to ing point after losing ground in group. prison for his crime. She called her recent decades. “David is a special person, a brother her spiritual guide and At the last Synod of Bishops in godly person and he has no fear at explained how he had come to 2005, the pope listened as all tonight,” said Tommy Yeager, minister to many of his fellow Brazilian Cardinal Claudio the prisoner’s brother-in-law. “He inmates, bringing the hope of Hummes told the assembly that CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS is at total peace and feels when he Christ into their lives. in Brazil — the most populous Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for leaves here tonight, he will be For Woods, even the last meal Catholic country in the world — a noon blessing at the Vatican May 6. The pope asked Catholics to pray walking with Jesus.” shared with his family the previous the number of Catholics was for the success of his first visit to Latin America. A tearful Yeager pointed to evening had spiritual overtones. As declining by about 1 percent each Scripture while noting that people Woods enjoyed a meal of pizza year, with many lost to Protestant rehabilitation center, called With 14 major events, it’s a are so quick to judge others for and soda pop with the 12 closest to sects. Fazenda da Esperanca (Farm of relatively busy schedule for the what they do wrong: “If you read him, he called the gathering the “We have to wonder: How Hope). In addition to illustrating 80-year-old pope. But almost the Gospel of Matthew, it asks “breaking of the bread.” long will Brazil be a Catholic Christian charity in action, the from the beginning of his pontifi- why do we condemn our brother “David asked for a birthday country?” Cardinal Hummes visit will give the pope an oppor- cate, he has made this trip a pri- for murder? Love and forgive cake,” Pilkinton Yeager recalled. said. tunity to highlight the deep ority. According to Latin them, for as you judge so will you While it was not his birthday, According to the Vatican’s sta- human and social damage done American bishops, it was the be judged. Why do you notice the he explained to his family that the tistics, the Catholic percentage of by the drug trade throughout pope who chose the Marian sanc- speck in your brother’s eye and day of his execution would Latin American populations has Latin America. tuary as the site for the confer- not the log in your own?” become a new birth with Jesus, dropped about 4 percent over the When the Vatican recently cri- ence and announced that he Speaking on behalf of his she said. Woods spent those last last 25 years, but many believe tiqued Jesuit Father Jon Sobrino, would be coming. brother-in-law, Yeager told the moments comforting his family the official figures don’t tell the a pioneer in liberation theology, The pope also chose the crowd that Woods was grateful for and telling them not to worry, say- real story. some saw it as a sign of things to theme, “Disciples and their prayers and support and ing he understood the sorrow and In Brazil, for example, the come from the pope and the May Missionaries of Jesus Christ, So hoped his death would bring light pain his victim’s family had expe- Vatican says 85 percent of the bishops’ conference. That Our Peoples May Have Life to the issue of the death penalty in rienced and hoped they could one population is Catholic, but But Father Lombardi, the in Him.” The focus on the person this country. day find a way to forgive him. experts who follow census fig- Vatican spokesman, said he does of Jesus Christ is typical of the Lea Govert, a parishioner from According to Pilkinton Yeager, ures say the real number may be not expect liberation theology to pope, who just published a book Holy Spirit in Winfield Township, Woods also admonished his family closer to 70 percent. be a crucial issue during the on the figure of Jesus. regularly attends death vigils at the to strive to become better people The general conferences of papal visit. Instead, he said, the In late April, sources said the state prison. Citing the late themselves. Latin American bishops are con- pope is likely to focus on con- pope had canceled or shortened Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of “He told my mom to stop talk- sidered milestone events, and cerns like secularization, the some audiences at the Vatican in Chicago, she said it is worth ing about people so much,” she some have produced important activity of the sects and urbaniza- order to work on his speeches in repeating his expression that life is said. “He asked her to try to be shifts in pastoral direction. tion, and their relationship to the Brazil. Many are looking for the a seamless garment from birth better and she promised him she This year’s edition will reflect fundamental question of how to two papal talks May 13 — his until natural death. “I’m here to would.” the impact of globalization and announce Jesus Christ in an sermon and his inaugural address the need for greater collaboration evolving culture. — to set the tone and the direc- among churches of North and The impact of papal visits, of tion of the conference. South America, especially on course, does not depend solely on The bishops of Latin America issues like economic migration. official events and papal speech- have said they hope the confer- To favor that kind of es. Perhaps more than on previ- ence will launch a new evangel- exchange, the more than 160 vot- ous trips, the world will be izing mission across the conti- ing members of the conference watching to see how Pope nent, a type of spiritual mobiliza- will include four U.S. bishops as Benedict, an academic at heart, tion throughout the church. well as U.S. Cardinal William J. interacts with the more outwardly The pope knows this cannot Levada, head of the Vatican’s emotional culture of the region. be accomplished from the top doctrinal congregation. Two bish- During his first trip to Brazil, down, however. That may be ops and a cardinal from Canada Pope John Paul II walked why, rather than announcing also will attend. through a slum neighborhood of grand plans or programs, he has In Sao Paulo, Brazil’s largest Rio de Janeiro, where he chatted so far focused on more funda- city and one of the most popu- with residents and, moved by mental tasks. lous metropolitan areas in the what they told him, left his papal As he told planners earlier this world, the pope is likely to talk ring as a gift to local parish- year, the Latin American confer- CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC about persistent social issues like ioners. No one is suggesting a ence must first of all “encourage Tommy Yeager, Mary Ann Pilkinton Yeager and Mary Lou Pilkinton, rela- urban violence, homelessness, repeat performance by Pope every Christian to convert and corruption and economic dispari- Benedict, but many are interested become a true disciple of Jesus tives of convicted killer David Leon Woods, greet Father Charles Doyle, a ty. to see whether the pope uses ges- Christ, sent out by him as an priest of the Diocese of Gary, and death penalty opponent, outside Outside Aparecida, the pontiff tures as well as words to commu- apostle.” Indiana State Prison in Michigan City May 3. Woods was executed May 4 will visit a Franciscan-run drug nicate his concern for the poor. for the 1984 slaying of his neighbor, Juan Placencia, during a burglary. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007 Recovering cord blood donations to benefit stem-cell research

BY KAY COZAD donation from parents who are helped me develop this program ready to delivery their infant. for the living,” he says. With pro- Archer himself answers any cedures for research-based recov- FORT WAYNE — Continued questions about the program the eries relatively undefined in this advances in medical research uti- parents may have and after attain- new area, Archer, with the help of lizing human stem cells in the ing a signed consent form from colleagues, has developed a stan- treatment of many human ail- the donors, he is then on call till dard for the field. His work with ments shines a light of hope for the birth is complete. Once com- donor and recipient families at the future. The controversial use plete, Archer must obtain the cord the Red Cross led him to incorpo- of embryonic stem cells, howev- and placenta immediately to rate a recognition certificate for er, rages on in both the political the cord blood donor that he hand and religious arenas. New data delivers when possible. reports the use of stems cells “Donor families were recog- extracted from the neonatal nized with things like planting of peripheral blood contained in the a tree. With research donation, I umbilical cord and placenta may saw a need for these families to show more potential for success- be recognized as well,” says ful treatment than the use of Archer, who has designed the cer- embryonic stem cells and without tificate of recognition, which the loss of life. announces the baby’s name with One new Fort Wayne compa- this first time donation. “It’s a KAY COZAD ny, Cell and Tissue Recovery cute way to recognize the child Each donor receives a personalized certificate suitable for framing or Services (CTRS), is addressing and the certificate is suitable for this issue by the very virtue of its placement in a baby book following recovery of umbilical cord and cord framing or to be placed in the work. CTRS performs cord blood blood. baby book,” he adds. These per- recoveries at St. Joseph Hospital sonal touches make this company for research applications includ- centa and a 10-inch section of the in the two and a half months he unique in its mission. ing drug and vaccine develop- cord, used he says in the develop- has worked with St. Joseph Archer, a parishioner of St. ment, immune system research ment of drugs for use in cleaning Hospital. Jude Parish along with wife and cellular immunity with HIV, human arteries of plaque and “The consent rate is about 85 Cyndy and sons Shawn and cancer and sepsis. minimizing heart attacks. One percent now,” reports Archer. Zackary, was relieved to discover Founder and President Shawn Shawn Archer is founder and pres- donated placenta is reported to Providing potential participants that his faith was not compro- Archer assures participants that ident of Cell and Tissue Recovery supply from two to six vials of with information about this free- mised by this important work. blood containing over a million of-cost program that uses the the cells recovered are used only Services, an umbilical cord and “The pope has made com- for research, saying, “I explain stem cells each. The unused por- once discarded placenta and cord cord blood donation program. He ments on umbilical cord recovery. that these stem cells are not suit- tion of the donation is destroyed assists in the consent, he says. works with families at St. Joseph The Catholic Church is behind able for cloning. They are used in in the hospital lab. Cord Blood donation and it,” Archer reports. Hospital in recovering their volun- research for the advancement of Archer has only 33 hours to transplantation is in its infancy,” Future plans for the company medications and treatments.” And tary donations and is hopeful as ship the cord blood donation to says Archer. “But we need to let include retaining the all important of course no life is lost due to the he provides an alternative to the Lonza Walkersville, Inc., in the patients know their options. personal touch as the program fact that the recovery is from controversial embryonic stem-cell Walkersville, Md., a clearing This is a great alternative to the reaches other hospitals in the donated placenta and cord blood issue. house of sorts, where it will then embryonic stem cell issue.” area. Archer looks forward to cells. be distributed to research facili- Archer, who is a certified tissue offering informational workshops Archer works with the techni- avoid allowing time for negative ties, including teaching universi- bank specialist, has over 20 years to hospital staff, including doc- cians in the labor and delivery variables such as clotting, which ties and hospitals, across the of experience in procurement of tors and seeking “partnerships department at St. Joseph he says renders the cord blood nation. This time constraint limits tissue and bone, customer service with different people like the Hospital, where staff and admin- unusable. the donations to Monday through and distribution. He assisted with bank in Indianapolis.” istration involvement is para- Using a personally designed Thursday recoveries. 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Voice Mail O:(260)436-6363 Ex 317 (260) 479-1162 R: (260) 639-6471 MAY 13, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Marching for immigration reform in Detroit, other U.S. cities across the country the same day. St. Michael Parish in Pontiac, said BY ROBERT DELANEY Demonstrators showed up in much he has been in the United States 12 smaller numbers than last year, years and hopes to get his papers DETROIT (CNS) — even for larger gatherings in so he can be a legal resident. “I Undocumented immigrants “need Chicago, New York and Phoenix. just want to stay here. I don’t want better treatment and deserve it,” Although most of the rallies were to leave. I have a wife and two said Manuel Gonzalez, a Mexican- peaceful, police clashed with kids here,” Ybarra said. born U.S. citizen, waiting for the demonstrators in Los Angeles Sister Nina Rodriquez, a Sister start of a May 1 march and rally in while trying to disperse the crowd. of St. Joseph from Most Holy support of immigration reform in About 150,000 people partici- Trinity Parish in Detroit and a Detroit. pated in a march and rally for daughter of Mexican immigrants, “Let us treat immigrants the immigration reform in Chicago. said she attended the rally because same as everybody else in this Many of the marchers carried signs of her love for God’s people and country,” said Gonzalez, a member in English and Spanish calling for for justice. “We’re human beings of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in “No more raids” and proclaiming like everybody else, and we belong Detroit, who attended the Detroit “We are workers, not criminals.” here,” she told The Michigan rally with his 3-year-old son, Marchers primarily focused on Catholic, archdiocesan newspaper Angel. the issue of keeping families of Detroit. Gonzalez was among about together. Many participants made Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Daniel 3,000 people — overwhelmingly the three-mile trek to the rally with CNS PHOTO/JIM WEST E. Flores introduced the Michigan Hispanic and mostly young, with children helping to carry flags and Father Donald F. Hanchon, pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Church in bishops’ statement on the need for many pushing baby strollers — babies in strollers or strapped in Detroit, holds an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe as he marches with immigration reform April 29 at a who took part in the 2.5-mile carriers on their mothers’ chests. other protesters during a May 1 immigration rally in downtown Detroit. media briefing before the Sunday march. Many of them carried While most of the flags were Father Hanchon joined thousands of demonstrators in the heavily evening Spanish-language Mass at American or Mexican flags, or red, white and blue, most of the Hispanic neighborhood, demanding legal rights for illegal immigrants. Most Holy Redeemer Church. signs calling for justice or an end crowd was Latino, along with a He said the Michigan bishops’ to the breaking up of families. significant representation of North “We are a part of the communi- quest for permanent immigrant sta- statement echoes the principles of The march took place on the African and Middle Eastern ty, too,” she told the Catholic New tus. “I want to become a legal resi- the U.S. bishops’ statement on feast of St. Joseph the Worker, just Muslims. World, Chicago archdiocesan dent,” Garcia said. The couple immigration. He also hoped it two days after Michigan’s Catholic Agnes Nadi, a member of newspaper. belongs to Most Holy Redeemer would encourage Catholics to con- bishops issued a statement on the Sacred Heart Parish in Lombard, At the Detroit rally, Oneida Parish, one of the sponsoring tact their representatives and sena- need for immigration reform. marched with a Polish flag to Chapa, an American citizen, said organizations for the march and tors in Washington to urge them to The Detroit rally was one of demonstrate that immigration she attended to support her hus- rally. support reform. dozens of immigration rallies held reform is not only a Latino issue. band, Guadalupe Garcia, in his Eduardo Ybarra, a member of

love, the bishop cited the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Bishops’ work group affirms church USF Adoration, the founders of the University of Saint Francis. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 For freedom, Bishop D’Arcy anti-abuse education programs gave a definition not of being able the friendships they had forged to do whatever one wishes, but to BY JERRY FILTEAU “technology such as CD or DVD image of God.” during their time in study at the be able to choose to do what is to present material, to assure con- It said other criteria of content university. right. He cited the example of sistency of content and approach.” appropriate for safety training at “And as we pause with genuine Christ laying down his life for the WASHINGTON (CNS) — A It suggested approaching pub- all grade levels are: salvation of the world as a truly report sent to the U.S. bishops by gratitude to God, to parents, to lishers of religious education and • “Parts of our bodies are con- loved ones, to St. Francis, our free act. their National Review Board and catechetical texts “to integrate sidered private and we respect For truth, the bishop encour- Committee for the Protection of patron,” the bishop said, “I hope and/or align safety training into these in self and others. that I might share a few thoughts aged the graduates, whatever their Children and Young People said their materials.” It noted that one • “I am a person loved by God discipline, to continue their learn- the safe environment education with you of three great concepts of of the biggest challenges in safety and deserving of respect. our time which are under threat.” ing, their pursuit of the truth, not- programs for children in dioceses training for children is incorporat- • “There is a difference ing that God has put in every across the nation are “a major He listed love, freedom and ing such training into parish cate- between safe and unsafe touch. truth. human heart the desire to know accomplishment and one that must chetical programs for those chil- • “It is all right to say ‘no’ to the truth and that God revealed the continually be maintained and For love, Bishop D’Arcy cited dren who are not in Catholic violation of personal space. Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, truth to everyone is Jesus Christ. reinforced.” schools. • “It is important to report “There’s no opposition between It proposed criteria for evaluat- “Deus Caritas Est,” and how the Article 12 of the “Charter for abuse of self or others until one is pope spoke of love in terms of faith and learning,” Bishop D’Arcy ing and improving those programs, the Protection of Children and believed. said. “Faith without learning which are intended to prevent the charity but also of eros, a love of Young People” adopted by the • “There are strategies to help desire, that needs to be purified by becomes fundamentalism. ... sexual abuse of children and U.S. Conference of Catholic protect oneself.” Learning without faith becomes young people and to help them agape, selfless love. Bishops in 2001 requires all dioce- Materials for grades 7-12 should As an example of this sort of egotism, self-centeredness.” recognize it if it occurs and report ses to establish ongoing safe envi- also include training that “a healthy it to adults. ronment education programs, relationship requires individuals to The report recommended including age-appropriate educa- support the life and dignity of one strengthening the training of teach- tion of children, as part of the another in all respects,” it said. ers and catechists who are called church’s effort to prevent sexual For content for grades 9-12 it All Saints on to teach children in age-appro- abuse of minors. added two more criteria: priate ways what they need to The new report to the bishops, • “All persons have the right to Religious Goods know to help them to avoid inap- “Safe Environment Training of expect personal and vocational propriate touching or behavior and Children in the Catholic Church,” lives free from harassment. to report it when it occurs. was written by the Safe • “Every person has the obliga- It assessed objections to such Environment Work Group, headed tion to ensure that those whom he programs in some quarters, partic- by Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of or she leads or supervises are free ularly a 55-page criticism, “To Stockton, Calif., a member of the of harassment.” Protect and to Prevent,” issued last USCCB Committee for the Part of the work group’s report fall by a task force of the Catholic Protection of Children and Young was a response to objections Medical Association, which called People. against such programs, especially for the abolition of such programs. The work group consisted of those raised by the task force of But the report concluded that him and six other members select- the Catholic Medical Association. “there is evidence safe environ- ed by Bishop Gregory M. Aymond The task force had argued that ment programs for children have a of Austin, Texas, head of the com- such programs for children were positive effect on children, are mittee, and Patricia O. Ewers, ineffective, potentially damaging consistent with the science of child chairwoman of the National to children and families, and development and are in accord Review Board. Three of the mem- “inconsistent with the church’s with the teachings of the Catholic bers were bishops, two were from teaching on the education of chil- 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne • 260-456-9173 Church.” the review board and two were lay dren in matters pertaining to for- It recommended that “children experts in education. mation in sexual morality.” (across from South Side High School) and young people receive safety The work group said all safety The report was approved by the First Communion Gifts & Veils, training annually at each grade training programs run by the National Review Board at a meet- Confirmation Gifts, level and that this training is rein- church must conform to the teach- ing in February and by Bishop Books, Bibles, Crucifixes, Rosaries, Statues forced with regularity within the ing of the Catechism of the Aymond’s committee at its meet- program and at home.” Catholic Church that “the human ing in March. It was sent out to the It also recommended the use of body shares in the dignity of the bishops at the end of April. 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007 Cardinal praises Bush Archbishop: Church pledge to veto any must dispel prejudice attack on pro-life about its stance on AIDS policies NEWS BRIEFS LONDON (CNS) —The Catholic Church must do more to dispel WASHINGTON (CNS) — The “mistaken prejudices” about its atti- head of the U.S. bishops’ tudes to people with HIV/AIDS, Committee on Pro-Life Activities RESCUE WORKER TAKES PHOTO IN AFTERMATH said a Scottish archbishop. “It welcomed President George W. needs to be said again and again Bush’s May 3 promise to “veto any OF DEADLY TORNADO IN KANSAS that the Catholic Church is commit- legislation that weakens current ted to those works of mercy in the federal policies and laws on abor- field of HIV/AIDS,” said tion.” Cardinal Justin Rigali of Archbishop Mario Conti of Philadelphia also expressed grati- Glasgow, Scotland. The archbishop tude in a May 4 statement for spoke in Kiev, Ukraine, in late April pledges by 155 members of the to a Caritas-sponsored conference House of Representatives and 34 on HIV/AIDS in Central and senators to uphold any such vetoes. Eastern Europe and Central Asia. “These pledges help ensure that An archdiocesan official provided through the rest of this administra- Catholic News Service in London tion and this Congress Americans with a copy of the text. Archbishop need not fear that the federal gov- Conti said it was “very regrettable” ernment will pursue new ways to that some people think the church is force them to be involved in gov- unsympathetic to AIDS patients ernment-funded abortions, coercive because, in many cases, HIV is population programs abroad or the transmitted through sexual inter- destruction of embryonic human course. beings,” the cardinal said. “Instead, we should work together to build respect for human life at its most Pope, Italian leaders defenseless stages, and to support women and families facing an unin- condemn threats tended pregnancy or caring for against Genoa family members challenged by age, illness or disability,” he added. archbishop VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Nepal’s first bishop Benedict XVI and Italy’s president and prime minister condemned ordained in Katmandu threats made against Archbishop CNS PHOTO/DAVE KAUP, REUTERS KATMANDU, Nepal (CNS) — In Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa, presi- a historic moment for the local A rescue worker checks her camera May 6 after taking photos of the devastation from a dent of the Italian bishops’ confer- Catholic community, Jesuit Father tornado in Greensburg, Kan. The tornado, rated an F5 and the most powerful to hit the ence. The pope relayed his support Anthony Sharma was ordained in an April 30 telephone call to the Nepal’s first bishop. The ordination U.S. in eight years, demolished every business on the main street the evening of May 4. archbishop after an envelope con- took place May 5 at the newly ren- All the churches, including St. Joseph Catholic Church, also were destroyed. At least 12 taining a bullet was delivered to ovated premises of Katmandu’s him. The archbishop has had an Assumption Church. About 3,000 people died, and at least 50 people were injured, some critically, authorities said. Italian police escort since mid- worshippers — almost half the total April, when threatening graffiti May 6, 1527. Pope Benedict said a special section in the commis- Catholics in the country — attend- appeared on buildings near his resi- the guards’ dedication has “rightly sion’s 2007 Annual Report. The Women religious gather ed, as did several Hindu and dence. The threats began after earned them the esteem and trust of report was released in Washington Buddhist well-wishers, reported to mark 40th Archbishop Bagnasco took the lead all pontiffs” who have always been May 2. It designated North Korea, UCA News, an Asian church news in opposing a proposed law that able to count on their “help, sup- Iran, China, Sudan, Vietnam and anniversary of Omaha agency. The ceremony was officiat- would extend legal recognition to port, and protection.” Saudi Arabia as “countries of par- ed by the apostolic nuncio to India cohabiting couples, including gays. ticular concern” for their blatant bone study and Nepal, Archbishop Pedro denial of religious freedom. Lopez Quintana, and two co-conse- U.S. commission notes OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — By the Vatican signals support crators, Archbishop Benedict Osta end of the first eight-day session of of Patna and Bishop Thomas religious freedom Bishops study draft of the Omaha Nun Study in 1967, for international D’Souza of Bagdogra. Archbishop violations in Turkey Sister Rosalina Wilkinson was sick Osta and Bishop D’Souza are the guide for high school of chocolate bars. The Sister of meeting on Iraq Mercy had eaten one chocolate bar leaders of the Indian Catholic terri- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The religion curriculum VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tories neighboring Nepal. After he U.S. Commission on International each day. “I only picked the choco- late bar because it was on the list Vatican signaled its support for the took his solemn vows, Bishop Religious Freedom strongly urged WASHINGTON (CNS) — The international meeting on Iraq that Sharma, wearing his new miter and the U.S. government to include U.S. bishops are studying a draft they gave me and I thought it sounded good,” Sister Wilkinson took place in Egypt in early May, gold ring while holding the pastoral concerns regarding Turkey’s reli- curriculum guide for Catholic high and Iraq’s Chaldean bishops asked staff of his office, faced the audi- gious freedom violations on the school religion courses across the told the Catholic Voice, newspaper of the Omaha Archdiocese. “Boy participating countries to do more ence, to thunderous applause. U.S.-Turkey bilateral agenda. The country. Prepared by the to end violence and protect United States should urge Turkey to Committee on Catechesis of the was that a mistake.” Sister Wilkinson was one of 190 nuns Christians in the country. After for- continue its legal reforms to protect U.S. Conference of Catholic mer Iranian President Mohammad Pope thanks Swiss the rights of Turkey’s religious Bishops, the draft sets the frame- from six motherhouses who agreed to participate in a Creighton Khatami met Pope Benedict XVI Guards for dedicated, minorities, including Catholics, work for six core semesters plus May 4, the Vatican published a said the commission, an independ- five elective courses from which University study on calcium intake and women’s bone health, now statement saying the two leaders loyal service ent, bipartisan, federal agency man- schools may choose two — prefer- reaffirmed “the need for strong ini- dated by Congress to review inter- ably in the senior year or one each known simply as the Omaha Nun VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope tiatives by the international com- national religious freedom and pro- in the junior and senior years. The Study. Participating nuns were Benedict XVI thanked the Swiss munity, like that occurring in these vide recommendations for its curriculum framework, developed from the Sisters of St. Francis of Guards for their dedicated and loyal days at the meeting in Sharm el advancement to the U.S. secretary at the request of publishers of cate- Perpetual Adoration, Servants of service of watching over the Sheikh,” Egypt, to bring peace to of state. The Turkish government chetical materials, is intended as a Mary, School Sisters of St. Francis, Vatican and keeping popes safe. the Middle East. More than 50 should take steps to “address the guide for those publishers and for Notre Dame Sisters, Sisters of The Swiss Guard’s 500 years of nations sent representatives to the restrictions on the right to own diocesan offices and Catholic high Mercy and Benedictine Sisters. service to the church in Rome May 3-4 meeting in Egypt to dis- property and train clergy” and schools to help them develop their More than 30 of the nuns involved reflects “a long history of loyalty cuss debt relief, aid and security in “undertake significant steps to own curriculum guidelines and in the study were on hand April 25 and generous service always Iraq. The participants included the establish and enhance trust between evaluate religion textbooks for use to help celebrate the study’s 40th offered with dedication, at times to United States and other members of the majority and minority” reli- in their schools. “It is planned that anniversary. “I would like to reiter- the point of heroically sacrificing the U.N. Security Council, the gions in the country, added the this curriculum framework will also ate the impact you had,” Dr. Robert one’s life,” he said. The pope’s world’s richest countries and commission. Though Turkey did be adapted to shape catechetical Heaney, study director and design- comments came May 5 during a nations bordering Iraq, including not make the commission’s infa- instruction for high school age er, told the nuns. “I don’t think you special audience with Swiss Guards Iran. In a letter published by the mous list of countries with egre- young people in parish religious realize this, but the intake recom- and 38 new recruits. New soldiers Rome-based AsiaNews, the gious human rights violations, the education and youth ministry pro- mendations for calcium were based are sworn in during a colorful cere- Chaldean Catholic bishops of Iraq struggle regarding Turkey’s policy grams,” said Archbishop Donald on the figures you people provided mony at the Vatican every May 6 to asked participating nations “to of secularization, treatment of W. Wuerl of Washington, chairman not to me, not to Creighton, but to commemorate the day 150 Swiss intervene without delay to protect minority religions and growing of the Committee on Catechesis, in the women of America.” Guards died saving Pope Clement innocent Iraqis, their property, their Muslim identity earned the country a letter accompanying the draft. VII’s life during the sack of Rome rights and their personal freedom.” MAY 13, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

ference of the Indiana Serra Clubs Peace pole at both South Bend and Lafayette in April and May. Plans were also formalized for the forthcoming planted for national conference of Serra USA. Richard (Dick) Dornbos of nonviolence AROUND THE DIOCESE South Bend, serving as the new District 37 governor of Region 7, NOTRE DAME — On May 4, said eight of 10 clubs in Indiana Sisters of the Holy Cross and included representatives from Fort other participants made a public Wayne, Gary and South Bend. He proclamation of the congrega- PEACE POLE PLANTED AT SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE added that the conference unveiled tion’s stance on nonviolence by a new brand of leadership and focus planting and blessing a peace on religious vocations, which in pole in front of the Church of many sections of the United States Our Lady of Loretto at Saint are showing a definite upswing. Mary’s. Representatives from the South “The peace pole has become a Bend Serra Club included the fol- global symbol of commitment to lowing: Ester Cyr, who served as peace and nonviolence,” said chairperson; and Joan Dudzinski, Sister Ann Oestreich, IHM, justice who also served as membership coordinator for the Sisters of the chairperson; and members Connie Holy Cross. “Over 250,000 peace Froning, Henry Froning, Pat poles have been planted in 180 O’Brien and Lillian Chrzanowski. countries. Each pole proclaims the Nick Gray, president of the Fort prayer “May Peace Prevail on Wayne Serra Club, was joined by Earth” in different languages.” president-elect Bert Bryan and sec- The peace pole at Saint Mary’s retary Lori Winters. displays this inscription in Detailed discussions centered on Bengali, English, Portuguese and successful programs in individual Spanish, the four languages spo- clubs and increased membership. ken in countries where Sisters of Discussions also included new offi- the Holy Cross serve. The blessing cers for the 2007-2008 year with a and dedication ceremony was a 15-month action program. public expression of and commit- Information was also forwarded on ment to the congregation’s corpo- the combined USA conference of rate stand on nonviolence that was Regions 6 and 7 that will be held in voted on and approved by mem- Bay City, Mich., in mid October. bers worldwide last year. The national Serra USA “Peace poles, similar to the one Conference is scheduled in Atlanta, at Saint Mary’s, will be planted in Ga., Oct. 9-12. every country where the sisters SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC A consensus of the Indiana clubs live and serve,” said Oestreich. also revealed a preference for “The congregation has already A symbol of peace and nonviolence, the Sisters of the Holy Cross made a stance by plant- another leadership conference in planted peace poles in Brazil, and ing and blessing a “May Peace Prevail on Earth” pole. Expressed in different languages — 2008 or 2009 at the University of planting ceremonies are planned Notre Dame. for Ghana, Mexico, Maryland and Bengali, English, Portuguese and Spanish — the four languages spoken in countries Plans are also being formulated California.” where Sisters of the Holy Cross serve, the pole is in front of the Church of Our Lady of to hold a spring leadership confer- The planting of the Saint ence of all Indiana clubs in Mary’s peace pole is part of the Loretto at Saint Mary’s College. Kokomo in 2008. — EJD worldwide Peace Pole Project ini- tiated by the World Peace Prayer Medjugorje conference Society, a nonprofit, nonsectarian, St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Luers scored 19 points out scribe; Charles Baumgartener, Jr., member-supported organization of a possible 25. Tell City placed inner sentinel; and Joseph Ortega features renowned speakers dedicated to spreading the mes- society holds annual first with 21 points and Park Tudor and Michael Walmsley, outer sen- sage of peace. snatched second with 20 points. tinels. Thomas E. Aracko was elect- SOUTH BEND — An array of “Visitors to the church and Mass, awards Mathletes from Bishop Luers ed first year trustee and Thomas distinguished speakers will pro- campus,” said Oestreich, “are SOUTH BEND — Members and High School are only in their third Lesniak, second year trustee, and vide firsthand testimony at the encouraged to stop at the peace their families of the St. Vincent de year of participation in Academic William Szajko, third year trustee. 19th annual National Medjorgorje pole and recognize their connec- Paul Society of St. Joseph County Super Bowl. Father Charles Herman, associ- Conference, to be held May 25-27 tion with people around the world will gather for their annual family They have been preparing since ate at Holy Family Church is friar at the Joyce Center on the campus who have planted their poles with Mass and breakfast on Sunday October for this competition. of the assembly for another term. of the University of Notre Dame. the same prayer and desire for morning, May 20, at St. Joseph Bishop Luers won a variety of rib- — EJD Sponsored by Queen of Peace peace.” Church on Mill Street in bons at both South Side and Bishop Ministries of South Bend, the Mishawaka. Dwenger. At the sectional meet at Blosser to address occasion highlights an inspira- Father David Voors Father Terry Fisher, pastor, will Harding High School, Luers placed tional group of speakers. celebrate the 8:15 a.m. Mass. first in five categories: English, Knights honored as Among the special presentations math, social studies, fine arts and SOUTH BEND — Mindi Blosser Among the speakers will be: distinguished graduate at the breakfast will be the annual interdisciplinary. Based on the of Bremen will address members • Father Peter Ljubicic. awarding of the Top Hat awards to scores from that meet, the top-six and spouses of the Father • Immaculee Ilibagiza is the NEW HAVEN — Father David volunteers from the past year. teams statewide, in each of four Nieuwland Assembly, 4th Degree, author of “Left to Tell,” a survival Voors, pastor of St. Mary of the The Top Hat Award is named in school-size divisions, were invited Knights of Columbus at a dinner on story of the genocide in Rwanda. Assumption, Decatur, received the honor of top-hatted French aristo- to the state finals held at Purdue on Thursday, May 17, at the Father • Al Barbarino, popular singer St. John the Baptist, New Haven, crat Frederick Ozaman, who devot- May 5. Badin Council located in Granger and speaker in both the U.S. and Distinguished Graduate Award for ed his life to serving the poor and Coaches are Ellen Douglas and on the grounds of St. Pius Church. Canada. 2007. A Mass was celebrated underprivileged in his native Paris. Katie Kingsbury. Blosser’s address will be on • Father Giordano Belanich, Friday, April 27, and the award — EJD Riley Children Foundation. The founder of the Croatian Relief was presented to Father Voors. South Bend Knights elect foundation in Indianapolis supports Services. Graduating in 1968 from St. Luers students take a officers the well-known hospital exclusive- • Matthew Kelly, an interna- John the Baptist School, he ly for children. tional Catholic lay evangelist. attended Central Catholic High bronze in Academic SOUTH BEND — John J. Lehner The hospital is named after the • Moira Noonan, who, after a School in Fort Wayne and later Super Bowl state finals has been elected as the new faithful Indiana author and poet James series of powerful conversions, graduated from St. Pius X College navigator of the Father Nieuwland Whitcomb Riley. For many years returned to the Catholic Church in Erlanger, Ky. Father Voors WEST LAFAYETTE — Assembly, 4th Degree, Knights of he authored a typical Hoosier col- and is now a popular speaker, attended seminary at St. Mary’s Approximately 615 students from Columbus, which is comprised of umn for an Indianapolis newspaper. telling her story via religious cable Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., 90 Indiana high schools, including 10 area Knights of Columbus — EJD and radio shows. and was ordained a priest on June Bishop Luers High School in Fort Councils in the South Bend area. 20, 1981. Wayne participated in the Indiana Lehner succeeds William Serrans across the state Father Voors has spent his Association of School Principals Niezgodski who served two terms entire life as a priest supporting Academic Super Bowl competition in the office of faithful navigator. meet for leadership Catholic education. Since 1981, at Purdue University May 5. Other officers elected were the conference he has helped three diocesan The math team — Stephanie following: James R. Burger, cap- parishes and schools: St. Michael, Ashburn, Brian Barker, Joe Crouch, tain; Stephen Elek Jr., admiral; SOUTH BEND — Continued Plymouth; Our Lady of Good Sujin Key and Molly Schall — Kevin Large, pilot; Raymond emphasis on religious vocations Hope, Fort Wayne; and St. Mary, traveled to Purdue and brought Sommer, comptroller; Larry and a focus on priests highlighted Decatur. home the bronze. In a close contest Landy, purser; William Wright, the two-day spring leadership con- 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007 The spirit of Father Duehmig alive in Avilla

The council was appropriately eled to Le Harve, France, and on BY FATHER EDWARD ERPELDING named in honor of Father Dec. 6, 1866, embarked on a ship Dominic Duehmig, a missionary bound for America and arrived in AVILLA — The missionary spirit in northeastern Indiana who New York on Dec. 22. He pro- of Father Dominic Duehmig is served as pastor of St. Mary from ceeded immediately to Fort vibrant and alive at St. Mary of 1867 until 1905. Wayne. the Assumption in Avilla. In less Father Duehmig was born in Bishop John H. Luers assigned than two months, District Deputy Ebenheid, Baden, Germany on him to assist at Ss. Peter and Paul Knight Jim Helmkamp, working Nov. 9, 1842, the 11th of 12 chil- Parish, Huntington. On Feb. 22, with the enthusiastic cooperation dren. He completed his early 1867, he was reassigned to assist of the pastor and Ben Helmkamp, studies in classics at Wertheim Father August B. Oechtering at Mike Edwards, Chad Helmkamp am Main in 1862. For two years St. Mary of the Assumption, and Jim Mueller as local contacts, he studied theology at the Avilla, with missions at Waterloo a new parish-based Knights of University of Freiburg and com- and Kendallville. Father Columbus Council was chartered. pleted two more years of study at Oechtering was reassigned to This fraternal and beneficent the University of Louvain in Mishawaka on May 12, 1867 and society of Catholic men will be a 1866. Father Duehmig was installed as blessing to the parish and has Ordained to the priesthood, pastor. He began an extremely been notable in promoting Father Duehmig celebrated his productive ministry in northeast- Catholic education, charity and first Mass on Aug. 15, 1866. ern Indiana. performing the work of the apos- When a cholera epidemic broke St. Mary Parish continued to PROVIDED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER DOMINIC DUEHMIG COUNCIL 14214 tolate of the laity. out in the neighboring parish of grow under his pioneering admin- St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Avilla recently chartered a new The Father Dominic Duehmig Frendenburg, the pastor was one istration. Father Duehmig’s life Council 14214 was chartered in of the first victims. Putting him- was filled with challenges, hard- parish Knights of Columbus council. The new Father Dominic Duehmig February. At the first meeting in self at risk, Father Duehmig spent ships and personal sacrifices. Council 14214 is named in honor of a former parish pastor. February, Mike Edwards was the next month serving the parish Filled with zeal for the church elected to serve as Grand Knight and ministering to the many and a missionary spirit, he trav- celebrating Mass in railroad of the same year, work was assisted by Arian Grimm and an unfortunate victims. eled from place to place during shanties and humble cabin begun on a new two-story brick enthusiastic slate of officers. Later that same year, he trav- the week, sleeping in log houses, homes. He preached in court building that housed the school houses and public halls dispelling and the convent for the sisters. prejudice and promoting Catholic The name of the school was evangelization. changed from St. Augustine to St. DISCOVER OUR OTHER PRODUCTS Avilla, under the self-sacrific- Mary’s. The present parish house AND SERVICES TODAY! ing leadership of Father and offices were erected in 1889. Fort Wayne Comcast Customers, Duehmig, was a hub of pastoral Father Duehmig spearheaded ministry. 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BY GINNY KOHRMAN ferent. This “Wind” is the breath filled with the Holy Spirit is one in that I might breathe my Spirit of Jubilee Year of celebration and of the Holy Spirit, “the Lord and which we are confident, energized love into your heart? Will you risk renew our hearts through the love giver of Life.” New Life of the and empowered to act in a way your life for me?” of Jesus Christ and one another. Spirit is first given to Mary and that identifies us as a son or Surrendering our lives to God Reaching out to others Opening prayer the apostles, who longed and daughter of God. Pope John Paul is a lifelong process. Obedience to Daily commit your life to the Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, prayed for this promised moment. II said, “docility to the Spirit gives God’s will is not easy. However, guidance of the Holy Spirit. At that my thoughts may all be holy. This wind is the new life of Christ, man continuous opportunities for we need not do this alone. Our the store, try to leave the store Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my the Holy Spirit that releases the life.” (Pentecost homily, 1998) divine Advocate will teach us and clerk with a smile on his or her work too may be holy. Draw my spirit within all to proclaim the At Pentecost, we open our guide us to the Father, through the face because s/he interacted with heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love but teachings of our savior, Jesus hearts to the Holy Spirit to unite his son, Jesus Christ. you. what is holy. Strengthen me, O Christ. This wind is the counselor the very depths of our human spir- On this Pentecost Sunday, Transforming Society Holy Spirit, to defend all that is who teaches the whole truth of its with our “Abba, Father!” allow the Holy Spirit to pour the “The words we speak in our holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Jesus’ words and actions to the Pentecost reminds us of our bap- love of God into your heart. Make homes and work environments Spirit, that I always may be holy. apostles and to his church. tism when, through the Holy Spirit the life-transforming decision to should astound and amaze others Amen. This reading from the Acts of and water, we are united into surrender your life over to the if our words are influenced by the — St. Augustine the Apostles inspires us to ask the Christ’s death and resurrection to powerful control of the Holy Spirit of Christ.” Use God’s holy Holy Spirit for the apostolic zeal become one spirit, one body in Spirit and to live wisely and pru- courage to speak up at home or in Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Rom 8: first manifested in early Christians. Christ. It is with the help of the dently, filled with hope, under- the workplace about the Gospel. 8-17, Jn 14: 15-16, 23b-26 The words we speak in our homes Holy Spirit that we discover and standing and courage while con- and work environments should choose the true meaning of life as tinuing to grow in knowledge and Closing prayer: Commentary astound and amaze others if our a son or daughter of God. A Spirit- piety. words are influenced by the Spirit centered life gives meaning to our Lord Jesus, I thank you for the Acts 2:1-11 — A strong driving wind of Christ. Pentecost reminds us to human condition and leads us Evangelization action gift of salvation. I thank you for Each Sunday at Mass we pro- use our tongues ... enabled by the steadily on our final journey to the the grace that allows me to say, “I claim our faith in the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit ... to proclaim the lan- Father in heaven. St. Paul invites challenge belong to you.” I ask you, Lord, for a deeper conversion and deep- saying, “We believe in the Holy guage of life and truth, found only us to pray with faith and expecta- Interior renewal Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, in Jesus Christ. tion — “Come, Holy Spirit, er surrender to the guidance of the Pray either of the prayers in Holy Spirit. Help me to daily sub- who proceeds from the Father and Come!” this reflection in preparation for the Son.” (Nicene Creed) In the Rom 8:8-17 — Veni Sancte Spiritus mit to the work of your Spirit Pentecost. Pray for our priests, within me. Melt away my self- first reading of Pentecost from the “Whoever does not have the Jn 14:15-16,23b-26 — Do you love me? that the Holy Spirit will protect, Acts of the Apostles, we are spirit of Christ does not belong to Jesus never asks his people to will and mold me into the image encourage and empower them as of you. Fill me with your Holy reminded of the wonderful actions him. But if Christ is in you, do anything he did not do while on they continue to preach Christ’s of the Holy Spirit in the lives of although the body is dead because earth. Jesus remains obedient to Spirit. Use me to bring life and message of mercy and salvation to healing to others. Amen Christ’s first disciples. Jesus, of sin, the spirit is alive because of the Father, even to the point of the people of our diocese. Pray for before his passion and death, righteousness.” (Rom 8:9b-10) St. death on the cross. In like manner, — Adapted prayer from our diocese, that the Holy Spirit “Coming to Life” by Father promised that he would send an Paul contrasts for us two life Jesus says to his disciples in this will descend upon us in this advocate. He assured the apostles choices that lay before us as Gospel reading, “If you love me, Robert DeGrandis, SSJ at the Last Supper by saying, “I Christians: a life that is dominated you will keep my command- will ask the Father, and he will by sinful human nature or a life ments.” Our baptismal commit- give you another advocate to be that is filled with the Spirit of God. ments require good moral actions CHASUBLE ON DISPLAY AT THE with you always ...” (Jn 14:16) The first choice is one of self-cen- and an ongoing surrender to the The verses that we read in Acts teredness and passions that con- will of the Father. John’s Gospel CATHEDRAL MUSEUM tell us that the Holy Spirit is trol. This life, filled with sinful clearly tells us that love of God revealed in a great noise and a desires and actions, leads us down requires our obedience to his laws strong driving wind. For those of a path of misery and death. On the and his teachings. We cannot sim- us who live in rural Indiana, loud other hand, a life lived with the ply say we love Jesus Christ with- strong driving winds might be spirit of God (with wisdom, out also following his words, thought of as just another crazy courage, piety, understanding, etc.) actions and morals. weather pattern passing through. is one that brings peace, love and Jesus is telling us: “I love you! This “strong driving wind” is dif- goodness, joy and freedom. A life Will you yield your heart to me so Jubilee Pilgrim Cross

MARK WEBER This rare “salesman’s sample” (19 inches high and 11 inches wide) chasuble-vestment from the 1940s is the “fiddle-back” or “Roman-style.” In its day, this vestment cost $91.50. Today, while this style is still available, most are now in the “gothic” or “monastic” style, and a quality chasuble will cost $1,000 or more. Visit the display at the May 4-11 St. John the Baptist South Bend Cathedral Museum located in the Archbishop Noll May 11-18 Holy Cross South Bend Catholic Center at 915 South Clinton St. in Fort Wayne. May 18-25 St. Stanislaus South Bend The museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 May 25-June 1 St. Augustine South Bend a.m. until 2 p.m. There is no admission charge, and there is free parking in the attached parking garage. 10 MOTHER’S DAY MAY 13, 2007 CELEBRATING MOTHERS Walking by faith Balancing act for single mothers raising children Catholic

loves them, which is something BY KIM POHOVEY we would say to them when they were little,” she shares. “I just FORT WAYNE — Jill Houlihan hope that I’ve done my best to be would not have chosen to be a a good Mom and set a good single parent. The days can be example for them.” long, the demands great and the juggling act precarious. Houlihan Susie Black was forced into the category of single parent five years ago when Single mother Susie Black her husband, Brian, lost his hopes her five children, who courageous battle with cancer, range in age from 19 to twin leaving her to raise and spiritually seven year olds, will one day guide their two young sons, Joey look back and realize that their and Jared. mom took the time to care for The Houlihans belong to St. them, clothe them, feed them, to Vincent de Paul Parish, where make sure they were involved in both Joey and Jared attend school their Catholic faith and went to and are in the eighth and fifth church, but most important, that grades, respectively. Houlihan she “tried to do what was best for describes her son Joey, a server at them and loved them all very church, as “very sensitive for a much,” she says. boy; he’s a great big brother and Divorced just three years ago, puts his all into the things he life is a balancing act for Black as enjoys. He likes to be part of the she works full time as a legal action and he’s athletic-minded.” advertising clerk for Fort Wayne She is most proud of his loving newspapers while raising Jamie, attitude toward others. 19, Mary, 16, Gregory, 14 and Of Jared, the soccer, football, Bridgette and Bradley, both 7. basketball player, she says, “he is fun-loving, makes me smile, SINGLE, PAGE 11 energetic, sensitive too and THE HOULIHAN FAMILY, JILL, JARED AND JOEY sports-minded.” She loves his ability to try his best in every- balance in her parental approach faith and now finds herself thing he does and that he always between being the disciplinarian entrusted with the job of shep- wants to please her. She has noth- and providing a fun environment. herding her sons’ Catholic educa- ing but praise for her two boys “I have to try harder as a par- tion. who, she says, have been “so ent now,” she says. “Before I She says that she looks to resilient” since their father’s pass- would be the sterner one, but now other parents in the St. Vincent ing. “They’ve probably done I have a different perspective, and Church or school community much better than I have,” she I have to think about providing a who she sees as good parents for adds. happy medium so I’m not the inspiration. And even though the Houlihan readily admits there same old boring mom.” Virgin Mary was not a big icon in are challenges to being a single What is central to her parent- her Lutheran faith life growing mom. “The hardest thing for me ing is giving her children a solid up, she does draw on her more is having to do all the parenting faith base. “I want them to know now for motherly inspiration. myself and not having anyone to as much about their Catholic faith “We’ve also started a new tradi- back me up or give me a hand at as possible, which is why I send tion of attending midnight Mass home,” she says. them to St. Vincent’s,” she on Christmas Eve since Brian has “In today’s society, you run explains. “I think it is so impor- been gone,” says Houlihan. across so many people who don’t tant with society’s values today to Working a full-time position share the same values as you do, expose them to good Christian as a district service engineer for and your kids don’t always values at a Catholic school.” Indiana Michigan Power, juggling understand why other parents She adds that she attended the schedules of two active young don’t parent the same way you parochial grade school, “and boys, maintaining the demands of do,” says Houlihan. “Growing up although it doesn’t mean my kids home ownership and being it seemed like most families will be saints, it will give them involved in parish life, leave pre- shared similar values but that’s no the background they need to meet cious few minutes in her day for longer the case, and it can be the evils of the world and every quiet reflection, but she steals hard for me as a single parent to little bit I can give them will help moments for prayer and reading always have to be the one to say arm them for their future and reflection books. ‘no’ with no one to back me up.” instill the values they need,” Amazingly, she makes time for However, after some thought, Houlihan says. serving God and others through she can also admit that there are Ironically, Houlihan converted her many parish commitments some hard-fought benefits to sin- to the Catholic faith herself only such as lector, eucharistic minis- gle parenthood as well. after her marriage to Brian but ter, bereavement support group “I am on the receiving end of before they began their family. committee member, Christ all of my sons’ love and atten- She was a devoted Lutheran, but Renews His Parish co-spiritual tion,” said Houlihan. “And being she felt it would be too difficult director and member of a small a single parent has probably made to raise their future children in a Christian community. me stronger in ways I haven’t family worshipping in two faiths. In the end, Houlihan hopes her even realized.” After prayerful consideration and children can look back and say She adds that she is more exploration through RCIA, she “that I cared deeply and loved THE BLACK FAMILY, SUSIE, MARY, JAMIE, GREGORY, BRADLEY AND BRIDGETTE aware that she needs to strike a converted to Brian’s Catholic them almost as much as Jesus MAY 13, 2007 MOTHER’S DAY 11 John Paul II’s theology of women affirms dignity

BY ANN CAREY the late pope’s teachings on Shaughnessy briefly respond- women are rooted in Catholic tra- ed to criticism of John Paul’s dition and truly affirm the dignity vision of women by some femi- NOTRE DAME — A 2006 of women. nist theologians, saying that “The University of Notre Dame gradu- Pope John Paul II taught that role of women in the church is ate returned to campus last month men and women are equal in dig- still underdeveloped,” and to tell students how much Pope nity, and both have the capacity “Women are hurting and want to John Paul II’s theology of women to image God, she said. But men have a good experience of the makes sense in the real world. and women also are intrinsically church.” Caitlin different, with Furthermore, “There is very Shaughnessy is sex “actually a real discrimination against a counselor at way of being a women in the world, especially in the Women’s “Pope John Paul II person” and the Third World countries.” Care Center, a two sexes Hence, some feminist theolo- crisis pregnancy taught that designed to gians have been affected by these facility in South share their gifts realities, and their frustration col- Bend, where with one anoth- ors their criticism of John Paul she also coordi- men and women er, not just to II’s theology of women, she nates the cen- live side by acknowledged. However, ter’s chastity side. Shaughnessy continued, this is outreach educa- are equal in dignity, “Difference often an emotional response tion program. does not equal rather than a valid theological While she was and both inequality,” she assessment. a student at stressed, noting After her lecture, an audience Notre Dame, that Pope John member asked Shaughnessy if Shaughnessy have the capacity Paul II “actually her work experience with women was co-chair of tries to correct a had confirmed John Paul II’s Notre Dame to image God.” vision of male teaching for her. She said it defi- Right to Life domination.” nitely had, since the pope had and a co- While John emphasized the dignity of women founder of the Paul II said that and motherhood. She said she Edith Stein CAITLIN SHAUGHNESSY the mystery of had encountered “much broken- Project. A theol- femininity is ness” at the crisis pregnancy cen- ogy major, she manifested and ter, where the women’s dignity wrote her senior revealed in had often been trampled by the thesis on John motherhood, he men in their lives. Paul II’s theolo- did not mean “Women need to have their gy of women. just physical gifts affirmed, and they haven’t,” Shaughnessy told the mostly- motherhood, nor did he mean that she said. “It is affirming to them student audience that some peo- all women must be mothers, to see their fertility as a gift.” ple see John Paul II as a champi- Shaughnessy said. The pope actu- Shaughnessy’s lecture was co- on on women, but others see him ally thanked women for bringing sponsored by the diocesan Office as anti-feminist, someone who their gifts into the workplace, she ANN CAREY of Family Life and the Notre wanted to take women out of the said, for he saw the necessity and Caitlin Shaughnessy is a counselor at the Women’s Care Center, a crisis Dame Center for Ethics and workplace and put them back in value of having women in the pregnancy facility in South Bend, where she also coordinates the center’s Culture. the kitchen. In reality, she said, public realm. chastity outreach education program.

out the details, but when over- aloud in the mornings and invites the Catholic faith, they were children’s ages, Black knows she whelmed, she turns to prayer. her children to join her when they always there for us and provided a has to work hard to stay involved “Since it’s just me, it can be hard wish to do so. good family life growing up.” She in each of their lives. “I have to SINGLE when I have to drive one child one She also relates that holidays also adds that she is blessed with a stay focused and very involved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 way and another one in the oppo- and traditions surrounding Easter, large support system which from college down to the seven site direction,” she shares. “That’s Christmas and Lent are very includes her siblings, friends at St. year olds to make sure the line of The Black family are members of when I pray and somehow things important to their family. Charles Parish and especially her communication is open and to be St. Charles Parish where Gregory always seem to work out — with- “Basically we enjoy living our pastor Msgr. John Suelzer. there for them,” she says. is in eighth grade and the twins out my faith, I know things would Catholic faith together,” she says. “My number one goal as a par- Black’s greatest hope for her are in first grade. Jamie is at be much harder.” To hone her parenting skills, ent is to make sure my children all children’s future is that “they make Purdue University and Mary is at Prayer is a mainstay for the Black seeks parenting resources go through Catholic schools good choices; I pray for their voca- Bishop Dwenger High School. Black family. They participate in a from programs on Redeemer because I can see what a difference tions and that they become happy, Black was very involved as a prayer group along with three Radio such as “Heart and Soul” it makes in their lives in building a well adjusted adults,” she shares. volunteer at St. Charles Parish other families who meet every and Dr. Ray as well as turning to strong faith,” says Black. “Jamie prior to returning to full-time Sunday to say the rosary, pray and Catholic.com on the Internet. has already graduated from employment and even worked in socialize. Black says that Bridgette She also mentions that her own Catholic schools and is now at the parish rectory. Now she helps and Bradley have their own prayer mother and father were wonderful Purdue; she still goes to church with special projects as needed at corner in their home, and Black Catholic role models because every Sunday and is strong in her the children’s school and enjoys often rises early to say the rosary “they did a good job raising us in faith.” Considering the span in her field trips when her work schedule allows. Children’s Black glowingly describes her children starting with eldest Jamie Fine Apparel who, she says, is such a “big help, •Special Occasion she’s almost like a second mom to the twins.” Black says Jamie never apparel for boys and girls gives up at anything. She describes •Christening Gowns Mary as kind, great at sports and says she “smiles with her eyes;” and First Communion she is proud that she gives her all Dresses and Veils at whatever she does. Gregory, she says, has a big heart and always •Girls sizes infant to 14 looks out for his friends. He is •Boys sizes infant to 7 willing to please. Bridgette is bub- Perfect gifts for that special bly, outgoing, excited about learn- little someone in your life! ing and very helpful. And then 712 E. Jefferson Bradley, she describes as “ener- getic with a big heart and is a real South Bend giver.” 233-1473 The difficult part of being a sin- gle mother for Black is working Hours: M-F: 10-5:30 Sat. 10-2 12 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007 Faith supports special mom every step of the way

BY KAY COZAD to develop by the medical com- teamed with to educate her munity from which she sought daughter have been “wonderful,” help. she has another battle to attend FORT WAYNE — Debbie Eventually a diagnosis of to; passing her faith to her chal- Stevens doesn’t think she is an developmental delay was con- lenged daughter. extraordinary mother. But her firmed and Stevens immediately Stevens gratefully reports that husband and four children would sprang into action. “We worked St. Charles welcomed Alli into tell you differently. Stevens is with First Steps and she (Alli) their religious education program raising her beloved children, received physical therapy and from the start. They worked with some with special needs, with speech therapy. We learned sign Alli and three other children with love, fortitude and faith. language because she didn’t talk special needs in kindergarten and Stevens and husband, Dave, until she was two,” she recalls. first grades. For second grade she are active members of St. Charles First Steps is an Indiana program attended a regular class in prepa- Borromeo Parish, along with that coordinates early interven- ration for reconciliation and first their four children. Married in tion services for infants and tod- Communion. 1984, the Stevens’ began their dlers age birth to three who “They have adapted. They post graduate careers, his in radio exhibit developmental delays. work with her with no reading. and hers in chemical engineering Following First Steps, Alli was She is with the same kids each in Ohio. Following the birth of enrolled in the Fort Wayne year,” says Stevens enthusiasti- their oldest daughter Corinne in Community Schools’ develop- cally. 1988, Stevens traded her promis- mental preschool, then Harris Alli enjoys the special needs ing career with Proctor and Elementary School where she religion classes, the “Amazing Gamble for the challenging and was mainstreamed with assis- Apostles,” with Molly Doughtery rewarding life of stay-at-home- tance from the resource room and at her parish, while Stevens net- mom. The following year, a speech therapy. Her mom made works with the other parents. career move for Dave had them sure she had the opportunity to Confirmation will be celebrated settling in Fort Wayne and the enjoy social activities as well, this fall and Stevens is currently next decade saw the Stevens fam- including her time in Girl Scouts. investigating service projects ily grow to include sons Stevens looks back and has seen with Alli at the SPCA to draw on Benjamin and David with Alli God’s hand in it all. “There’s a her love of animals. sandwiched in between. reason why we have Alli. She’s Stevens feels that faith begins Raising the children in the just a joy,” she says. in the home and that’s where Alli Catholic faith was a given for the Alli’s siblings, some with and her siblings began their Stevens’, though Dave was not learning disabilities of their own, PROVIDED BY THE STEVENS FAMILY instruction in faith. Of family Catholic. Following the move are each her protector, advocate Debbie Stevens, center front, sits surrounded by sons, Benjamin, left, faith development, Stevens says however, a natural conversion and friend. “My oldest says if and David, right. Husband Dave appears in back left with daughters prayer is an integral part of each took place as Dave investigated anything happens to us she will Corinne and Alli. day, with meal and bedtime the faith and in 1990 was wel- take care of Alli. David, the move to the Midwest took the she did an intense reading pro- prayers and a daily rosary. comed fully into the faith. youngest, and Alli are best Stevens’ far from family, but as gram,” says Stevens, who reports The Stevens’ and three other With the two oldest children friends. They have their moments God would have it, Stevens’ sis- that Alli now has the skills to families gather weekly to pray thriving, Stevens became con- but they have a very special ter and husband, mother and in- read. She then returned to Lane the rosary together. As she watch- cerned when at age one her mid- bond,” says Stevens. laws have all relocated to the for her seventh grade year. es the faith of her children grow, dle daughter Alli was not yet sit- Extended family has been a area. Currently she attends the Stevens says of her life, “It’s a ting up. She was encouraged to source of help and comfort for It was the year Alli entered mild/moderate program at challenge, but it feels like this is allow more time for her daughter this devoted mom as well. The Lane Junior High School that Memorial Park North, where the what I’m supposed to be doing. Stevens realized that she would academic fight for an appropriate It’s my vocation!” probably never catch up academi- education continues. “I fought for She adds that she is blessed to cally with the have the “won- other students derful kids and her age. She had supportive hus- been given the “It’s a challenge, band and fami- formal label of ly” she has and mildly mentally reminds those handicapped. but it feels like this is what I’m supposed to be doing. who may have With that, says a child with Stevens, comes It’s my vocation!” special needs, a sense of loss. “You can’t do it without faith. But the grief did DEBBIE STEVENS not detour this Look at your loving mom kids as the from continuing blessings they to fight the good are. Meet other fight for her daughter. one regular education class for parents and open yourself to oth- Stevens learned of a special her because this program is self- ers to learn and get new ideas. reading program at the Fort contained. Alli loves social stud- Take one day at a time and make Wayne Center for Learning and ies and catches so much in regu- sure God is with you every step quickly enrolled her daughter. lar education,” Stevens says. of the way.” “We pulled her out of school and While the teachers Stevens has MAY 13, 2007 MOTHER’S DAY 13

HE ST. MONICA SCHOOL is located in Mishawaka. The school has 205 T students in 3-year-old preschool through grade 8. Sister Pat Gavin, SSND, is the principal. Additional information is available at www.stmonicacomets.org, [email protected], or by call- ing the school at (574) 255-0709. Registration is now open. Call Young Voice for a tour of the school. Stewardship, service to others is In honor of Mother’s Day A POEM BY RACHEL ROBERTS important at St. Monica School She’s my ... She’s my pillow in the night She’s my dictionary in the day She’s my nurse when I’m sick BY ADAM BAUMGARTNER She’s my chef when I’m hungry She’s my house when I’m cold MISHAWAKA — Stewardship is a com- She’s my glue when I’m broken mon theme in Catholicism. We are to be She’s my ladder when I’m down each others’ servants, treating them as She’s my smile when I frown we’d want to be treated. St. Monica She’s my light in the dark School teaches us to help others, offers She’s my comforter situations in which it’s necessary to serve She’s my escape and encourages us to engage in activities She’s my everything that allow us to be stewards to our local She’s my mom and worldwide communities. I’m her daughter! One of the many projects and pro- grams St. Monica School makes avail- Rachel Roberts is a seventh-grade student able to its students is Family Groups. In at St. Monica School this activity, a child from each grade is placed into a group led by an eighth grader, and the nine of them play games, Service create artwork to be hung in the school and much more. Through this, the A POEM BY DAVID ESPIRITU younger students of each group befriend those who are older, making them less nervous and more at home. The older Holy people children are given the ability to help the Obedient to the Father younger kids by helping them write or PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ST. MONICA SCHOOL Loving God draw, encouraging participation in games A St. Monica Family Group helped with all-school Earth Day cleanup. Yes to God’s call and simply talking to them. Parents of St. Monica’s students often the fact that we haven’t met the person things that make St. Monica School and Continuing Christ’s mission get involved in school events. Without we’re sending them to. While this exam- parish a true community. There are many Receive God’s word the help of our many volunteers, numer- ple of stewardship often makes someone more and each one leads people to feel Overcome fear and doubts ous activities that influence the social, smile, as any act of service can potential- that they are closer to each other than Strengthens fellow Christians spiritualistic and intellectual aspects of ly do, it also teaches students about unity. they previously were. In the world of Service to those in need each child wouldn’t be available. Their It reinforces that we, as individuals, have today, which can oftentimes make us feel sacrifices are examples of how people of the ability (or power) to brighten some- distant and detached from each other, St. David Espiritu is a fourth-grade student all ages need to be stewards to each one’s day simply because we’re still gov- Monica’s stands tall as a safe haven and at St. Monica School other, and we, the children, see that mes- erned and blessed by the same God. The sanctuary wherein people have each oth- sage. Catholic community of which we’re ers’ support and know it to be so. Monthly, students send cards and art- taught is made visible through the thank- work to the homebound parishioners of you letters that we many times receive in St. Monica. We write sentimental and return. Adam Baumgartner is an eighth-grade student sincere messages in each card, despite These are just a few examples of the at St.Monica School.

Sixth grade students at St. Monica School make cards for the home- bound parishioners of St. Monica Parish.

The St. Monica Family Group makes a prayer chain for a teacher undergoing surgery. 14 JUBILARIANS MAY 13, 2007 Victory Noll Sisters celebrate 13 jubilarians HUNTINGTON — Our Lady of Sister Carmen Montoya, OLVM, work. She currently resides at ics, pastoral care and as a director ery level, adult education and Victory Missionary Sisters whose hails from El Paso, Texas, and Victory Noll and is involved in of religious education. She cur- pastoral care. Currently she motherhouse, Victory Noll, is in entered the community from San prayer ministry. rently resides in Denver and does resides at Victory Noll serving as Huntington, will celebrate the José de Rio Grande Parish. She pastoral ministry. assistant librarian and other inter- jubilees of 13 of their sisters. The has served in Texas, New 60-year jubilarians Sister Carolyn Ortega, OLVM, was nal ministries. jubilee celebrations will be held Mexico, Arizona, California and born in Pastura, N.M., and on May 24, for the 60, 70 and 75- at Victory Noll. Her ministries Sister Alma Bill, OLVM, was born entered the congregation from St. Golden jubilarians (50 year jubilarians and on Aug. 5 for have included catechetics, adult in Arcadia, Wis., and was a mem- Rose of Lima Parish in Santa the golden jubilarians (50 years). discussion groups, community ber of Our Lady of Perpetual Rosa, N.M. Her ministries have years) Help Parish. She has ministered The congregation was founded in administration, liturgy-music and included catechetics, teaching at was in California, Florida, Missouri, Sister Rita Musante, OLVM, 1922 as a missionary community, involvement with Sacred Heart the Victory Noll Junior College, born in Warren, Pa., and entered Arizona and at Victory Noll. She and the sisters minister in the Home Enthronement. She now pastoral and human rights con- the community from St. Joseph has served in catechetical and United States and Bolivia. resides at Victory Noll where she cerns, and work with workers’ Parish. She has served in music ministry, on the archdioce- sings in the choir, does watercol- unions. She, along with Sister California, Utah, Michigan and san religious education staff in 75-year jubilarians or paintings and prayer ministry. Muriel Balch, opened the com- Indiana (San Pierre, Fort Wayne Miami, conducted adult and par- munity’s first mission in Oruro, and at Victory Noll). Her min- Sister Theresa Egidy, OLVM, was ent education classes, was a Bolivia, in 1968. She continued istries have included catechetics, born in Greeley, Kan., and 70-year jubilarians member of the congregational to serve there in campus ministry pastoral associate in spiritual entered the community from St. leadership team, and authored Sister John Francis Radler, OLVM, and human rights concerns until development, liturgist, hospital John the Baptist Parish. She has “The Story of Victory Noll II” was born in Milwaukee, Wis., her return to Victory Noll in chaplain and as director of served in California, Texas, (history of the congregation from and entered the congregation January 2006. Elizabeth House of Prayer. Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, 1980-2004). At present she lives from St. Boniface Parish. Her Sister Marilyn Schatz, OLVM, was Currently she resides at Victory Arizona and at Victory Noll. Her in Phoenix and is a member of ministries have included catechet- born in Ellicott City, Md., and Noll where she serves as liturgy ministries have included catechet- the RCIA team at St. Agnes ics, social work, clinic adminis- entered the community from Our assistant and as retreat and spiri- ics, teacher formation, adult edu- Parish. tration and medical social service, Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in tual director of the Victory Noll cation and pastoral care. She also Sister Carmela Farley, OLVM, was administration of a senior citi- Ilchester, Md. She has served in Ministry Center. has been an instructor on the con- zens’ residence and as a caregiv- born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and New Jersey, Alabama, Michigan, struction and use of solar ovens. entered the congregation from St. Sister Rose Zita Rosonke, OLVM, er. She currently resides at West Virginia, Maryland, was born in Carroll, Iowa, and She currently resides at Victory Brigid Parish in San Francisco. Victory Noll and is involved in Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico entered the congregation from Noll and is involved in prayer She has served in California, preparing the Victory Noll social and at Victory Noll. Her min- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in ministry. Iowa, Arizona and at Victory calendar and assisting with istries have included catechetics, Mt. Carmel, Iowa. She has served Sister Trinidad Luna, OLVM, was Noll. Her ministries have includ- events. She has served in social work, caregiver, pastoral in Michigan, California, Nevada, born in Tierra Amarilla, N.M., ed catechetics, social services, California, Washington, D.C., care and as a director of religious Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New and entered the congregation nursing (LPN) and as assistant in New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio, education. She currently resides Mexico and Indiana (Fort Wayne from Santo Niño Parish. She has the Victory Noll print shop where Wisconsin and at Victory Noll. in Columbia, Ky., where she and at Victory Noll). Her min- served in New Mexico, Texas, she now works. She resides at Sister Mary Lawrence Rochel, OLVM, serves as an associate pastor. istries have included religious Utah, California, Arizona, Victory Noll and is a member of hails from Sabetha, Kan., and Sister Priscilla Wilke, OLVM, was education, RCIA and youth min- Colorado and Indiana (East Gary, the Victory Noll choir. entered the community from St. born in St. Rose, Ill., and entered istry. She was the religious edu- East Chicago and Victory Noll). Sister Dennis Kerr, OLVM, hails Augustine Parish in Fidelity, Kan. the congregation from St. Rose cation coordinator at Most Her ministries have included cat- from Detroit, Mich., and entered She has served in Nevada, Parish. She has served in Precious Blood Parish, Fort echetics, home health aid and the community from St. Paul California, Virginia, New Jersey, California, Utah, Wyoming, New Wayne, from 1992-1996. For the pastoral care. She currently Parish in Owosso, Mich. She has Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming Mexico, Florida, Texas and past seven years she has been in resides at Victory Noll and is served in Utah, Nevada, and at Victory Noll. Her min- Indiana. Her ministries have ministry to her community as involved in prayer ministry. Wyoming, Michigan, New Jersey, istries have included catechetics, included catechetics, parish direc- sacristan at Victory Noll. home-hospital-prison visitation, California and Colorado. Her tor of religious education, dioce- bookkeeping and secretarial ministries have included catechet- san catechist formation on dean-

School Sisters of St. director at Fatima Retreat House World Apostolate of Fatima in Notre Dame (1979-1985). Francis celebrate jubilee She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has a bache- Diocesan-Wide Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary MILWAUKEE — A total of 89 lor’s degree from Alverno U.S. School Sisters of St. Francis College in Milwaukee, Wis. Saturday, June 16, 2007 will celebrate milestone anniver- (1965) and a master’s degree saries of service as women reli- from St. John’s University in gious on June 16. Collegeville, Minn. (1974). Sister Sister Rose Ann Trzil has lived her religious ministry in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Cordeo) celebrates 50 years as a education and spiritual direction. School Sister of St. Francis. In Fort Wayne • Mass at 9:00 AM Sister Rose Ann resides in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Milwaukee, Wis. opportunity for Bend, sister served as retreat Confession begins at 8:00 AM The Holy Rosary and Consecration to Mary - 8:45 a.m. A catered breakfast follows at Rejoice...with St. Mary Church, downtown Fort Wayne Father Adam Schmitt and a talk given by COLIN DONOVAN as he celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his ordination. Vice President for Theology at EWTN O Entitled: Colin Donovan “Pope John Paul II and the Anniversary Mass at 7:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by Triumph of the Immaculate Heart” Friday, May 25, 2007 St. Joseph Church the Fort Wayne-South Bend Adults $6.00, Children 10 to 4 $3.00 • 3 and under FREE 2213 Brooklyn - Fort Wayne WAF U.S.A. Division Reservations due by June 8 to: Jim Momper, Treasurer and is in honor of the 90th Reception to follow 8032 Westwood Drive - Fort Wayne 46818 or for more Everyone is welcome Anniversary of Mary’s First information call: (Jim) 260-625-3281 or (South Bend) Apparition in Fatima Father Seculoff 574-233-5414 MAY 13, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 15

EDITORIAL Mother’s compassion goes a long way COMMENTARY n a recent Chicago Tribune issue, Mary Schmich wrote a beautiful Icolumn urging people to observe Mother’s Day by thanking not TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. just our own mothers, but all the other people who have cared for Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, and nurtured us. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Schmich was inspired to write her column by Gerald, a child- hood friend of her brother who often hung out in her family’s working for affordable housing, liv- home. Decades after the children had finished school and left An aid to CCHD offers deep ing wages, accessible health care, home, her 80-year-old mother received a card in the mail from improved schools and access to Gerald, in which he thanked Schmich’s mother for all the nice understanding the gratitude for 2006 social services. Your leadership and things she had done for him when he was growing up. the faithful and committed service Schmich quoted her surprised mother’s reaction: “I couldn’t resurrection of the contribution of your diocesan director, Ms. Ann remember most of the things he told me I did, but you just never I wish to acknowledge with deep Helmke, are sources of great know what things mean to children.” dead gratitude your diocesan contribution encouragement to all of us. As it turns out, the “nice things” she had done for this boy were Father Robert Schulte, rector of from the 2006 Appeal for the Gratefully in Our Lord, little, everyday things: A busy mother of eight, she still took time the Cathedral of the Immaculate Catholic Campaign for Human Timothy F. Collins to talk to the boy and listen to him, and she loaned him tools to do Conception composed the following Development. Executive Director yard work. She never even noticed that he often spent most of the to help his congregation understand In his first encyclical, Pope Catholic Campaign for Human time he was in her house not playing with her son, but rather, the meaning of the resurrection of Benedict XVI defines clearly a Development the dead: vision for a just society which Washington, D.C. hanging out with her in her kitchen, just talking, listening to her includes eliminating poverty and motherly advice. I Believe in the Resurrection of the protecting human dignity. He Gerald never forgot that kindness, and he simply decided one Dead writes, “... within the community of Indian priest day to write and tell her that he “looked up to her as a wonderful The Lord Jesus descends from heaven’s chair believers there can never be room mother.” To raise human form, his to resemble. for a poverty that denies anyone requests mission This story is a touching example of what Pope Benedict XVI This day the choirs of fiery spirits stare what is needed for a dignified life.” told us in his first encyclical, “Deus Caritas Est,” meaning “God is At nature made of clay and then tremble. (“Deus Caritas Est,” No. 20). Your needs recent contribution of $44,553.50 Love.” He explained in his introduction that God lavishes his love Dear editor and readers, upon us, and we in turn must share that love with others. As Cemeteries and seas give up their dead. from your 2006 Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) I am thankful for publishing my Benedictine Father Philip Anderson told a recent conference at All bodies now glorified seek the Son. request for mission needs. Kindly Awaking at the trumpet’s blast are led collection will make a real differ- Notre Dame on “Deus Caritas Est,” by loving one’s neighbor, even ence in our efforts to break the note the change of address. Kindly To the Holy City; all time has run. one person has the power to cause “a spiritual tsunami.” cycle of poverty in America. Thank send rosaries, statues, ballpoint So, this Mother’s Day, while we’re thanking our moms for you very much for this generous pens, pencils and other mission help everything they have done for us, let us also realize that the love Vested for Mass in paradise now stand support. to the following new address: parents have for their children is just a small reflection of the love Priests who brought to the many sacraments, Last year, CCHD was able to Father Paul Cruz God has for us. And let us make an effort to thank the other people Gath’ring the church of ages to a land, grant nearly $9 million to commu- P.O. Box - 691 571 Ripe with promise of new astonishments: nity organizing and economic Kottiyam - P.O. in our lives who act as surrogate parents by nurturing and support- Kollam - 691 571 ing us. development projects in 47 states, From the narrow bond of times’ brevity the District of Columbia and Puerto Kerala - India In turn, as we go about our daily lives, we should be more To the wide freedom of eternity. Father Paul Cruz aware of the little opportunities to love others, perhaps by assisting Rico. The projects are planned and managed by local groups who are Kerala, India a neighbor, or listening to a troubled child, or visiting a home- bound friend, or just by offering a word of encouragement to someone who is feeling blue. Such acts of kindness take little effort, but as Gerald testified in his thank-you card, they can have a momentous influence on the lives that we touch. A virtuous way of life And all those individual “spiritual tsunamis” eventually will erupt into a huge tidal wave to bathe the culture in God’s love. hristian stewards give the best of themselves and set Ctheir lives as an effort to do good and to live according to STEWARDSHIP – A WAY OF LIFE Anti-Catholic bigotry emerges God’s will. Article 7 of our cate- chism teaches: “a virtue is a habit- HARRY VERHILEY from Supreme Court decision ual and firm disposition to do the Anti-Catholic bigotry is said to be the last acceptable prejudice, good. It allows the person not only and this prejudice raised its ugly head again in reaction to the to perform good acts, but to give truly by the grace of God, example • Charity is a way in which we recent Supreme Court decision upholding the federal law prohibit- the best of himself.” The Christian of Jesus, and the guidance of the love God above all things for his ing partial-birth abortion. steward actually exemplifies the Holy Spirit that we are able to be own sake and for our neighbor’s cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, virtuous people. — a fellow creature, who is also Some commentators lost little time in noting that the five jus- A steward also lives in a rela- tices who voted to uphold the law were all Catholic, and they fortitude and temperance. loved by God. St. Paul says in 1 • Prudence disposes practical tionship with God connected by Cor 13:4-7, “If I have not charity, I insinuated that the decision was a religious one. An editorial car- reason to discern our true good in the three theological virtues: faith, am nothing.” Charity upholds our toonist for the Philadelphia Inquirer went even further and depict- every circumstance and to choose hope and charity (or love). ability to love and raises it to a ed the five Catholic justices wearing bishops’ miters, with the cap- the right means of achieving it. • Faith is the belief in God and supernatural level of perfection of tion: “Church & State.” The implication, of course, was that the Prudence guides the judgment of belief in all that he has said and divine love. If we are charitable, Catholic Church was meddling in the affairs of the state. our conscience. revealed to us. It is by faith that we we can expect to receive the fruits This scenario is so unfair and inaccurate that it’s hard to know • Justice is of charity, which where to begin in protesting. For starters, let us note that abortion constant and are joy, peace is a civil rights issue, not a religious issue. To imply that the deci- firm-willed to and mercy. sion was religious denies the reality of partial-birth abortion, give what is due “If I have not charity, I am nothing.” As Christians, which has so horrified the general public that many people who to God and to we are on a pil- had formerly supported abortion rights have changed their stand. neighbor. CORINTHIANS 13:4-7 grimage towards Furthermore, many non-Catholic members of Congress voted • Fortitude is our heavenly for the partial-birth ban, which passed 64-34 in the Senate and firmness in diffi- Father. Along the 281-142 in the House. And the bill was signed into law by a culties and con- way, we should Protestant president. sistently in the pursuit of good. are able to commit ourselves to seek and savor the things which To imply that the five Catholic Supreme Court justices based Fortitude enables us to conquer God, and that is why we seek to are from above. The virtues are their decision on religion also is an attempt to divert attention from fear. know and do God’s will. actually gifts to guide us along the the legal issues involved and an attempt to dismiss Catholics as • Temperance moderates the • Hope is our desire for the king- way. Habits which we can unqualified for the high court. That attitude is nonsense, and attraction of pleasure; keeps dom of God. It is the desire to see embrace as we strive to reunite desires within the limits of what is Christ’s promises fulfilled. Hope is with our heavenly Father. We real- Catholics must not allow such bigotry to limit our activity in the what keeps us from being discour- public square. honorable. It can also be called ly do not make it on our own but moderation or sobriety. aged. The beatitudes of Jesus actu- by the power of God. Receive To be a good Christian steward ally express hope. Blessed (or God’s gifts gratefully and use them means that we are virtuous. Yet, to happy) are the poor, hungry, weep- for his greater glory. be virtuous is not easy because we ing persecuted. In other words, no have been poisoned by sin, which matter what your situation is right Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father makes us weak and incapable of here, right now, you are blessed Harry Verhiley is the director of the Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. being virtuous on our own. It is and God loves you. diocesan Development Office. 16 COMMENTARY MAY 13, 2007 Fraud history leading to tougher THE CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson

visa path for foreign church workers Currently a three-hour documentary has hit movie theaters depicting life in a Carthusian Monastery.This quiz looks at that monastic order. WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s office of Citizenship and likely to get a little harder to Immigration Services, or CIS, ensure that the Polish, Tanzanian, requires to prove that there’s a THE 1.Why are the Carthusians so called? Ugandan and Peruvian priests who valid employment offer from a a.from “Carta Fraternae Deus”— the charter of the Brotherhood minister to the Catholic immi- bona fide religious organization. If of God, their founding document grants of western Massachusetts in the immigrants decide they want WASHINGTON b.from Chartreuse (Chartres) in France where their order began their own languages get to stay in to stay permanently, he helps them c.from Castrus Rex, a Roman imperial camp at the site of their first the United States. apply to change their temporary LETTER monastery So too for Filipina nuns staffing visas to permanent ones. PATRICIA ZAPOR hospitals in the Midwest, Mexican In the last few months Father 2.Who was their founder in the 11th century? seminarians doing pastoral intern- Pomerleau’s part-time position as a.St.Bruno b.St.Bernard c.St.Charles Roi ships in Southwestern states, the vicar for international clergy also Franciscan brother from Nigeria means he has had to play host to annually, a limit which typically working with immigrant teens, the inspectors from CIS who came to does not come close to being 3.He was from this city,now in Germany: Irish priest teaching history and the chancery unannounced to reached. For comparison, in 2006, a.Aix b.Strasbourg c.Cologne the lay catechist from Brazil. ensure the diocese is what it said it a total of 1.26 million people Allegations of fraud that have is in the visa paperwork and that became legal permanent residents 4.Why did he go to France? plagued the religious worker visa the church genuinely sought to of the United States, the vast a.He was originally a member of an invading army led by program since it was created in hire the applicants. The priest is majority — more than 800,000 — under family-sponsored visas. Charlemagne. 1990 have prompted proposed also a reporter for the diocesan b.to seek a more spiritual life changes that users of the visas newspaper and a pastor. About 160,000 came under vari- worry will add unnecessary delays Such inspections are under way ous employment-related visas. c.to serve the popes at Avignon and costs. for an estimated 4,000 religious Physically inspecting the spon- In the Diocese of Springfield, institutions nationwide that have soring organizations, like the 5.The original order had this number of members at first: Mass., one of Father Bill applied for immigrant religious Diocese of Springfield, is one of a.7 b.12 c.99 Pomerleau’s jobs is to handle the workers, according to CIS the steps CIS has taken to address paperwork for eight foreign priests spokesman Bill Wright. Between fraud. A survey by the Homeland 6.When the founder was called to this job,the order almost collapsed: who work for the diocese. 10,000 and 11,000 religious work- Security Office of Fraud Detection a.advisor to the pope in Rome He helps with applications that er visas are approved each year, for National Security found a fraud rate of 33 percent in applications b.bishop of Aachen the would-be employees file with about half for temporary workers, c.spiritual advisor to the cathar “perfecti” U.S. consulates in their home he told Catholic News Service. for R (for religious) category visas. countries and gathers the support- The others are permanent resi- ing documents that the federal dent visas, and are capped at 5,000 LETTER, PAGE 17 7.The order in France had to rebuild their monastery at Grenoble after it was a.destroyed by the invading Moorish armies from Muslim Spain. b.destroyed by an avalanche which killed seven monks. Disciples are called to love one another c.burned down by the rival order of Trappists. 8.The order got its guidelines (rule) and official start in this century: Antioch’s Christian leaders, nor a.the 11th b.the 12th c.the 13th Antioch’s individual Christians, Reflection resolved the dispute. It was not left Already the church is directing 9.What distinguishes Carthusian monks from many other orders? THE to the personal thinking of the per- us to Pentecost. But, it is not a.They live a life which is mainly solitary, with a few communal sons directly involved, namely the dwelling on a mere anniversary. It aspects. SUNDAY converts themselves. is telling us that, if we accept Jesus Rather, the question was taken and live by the Gospel, God will b.They are totally silent. GOSPEL to Jerusalem, for review and be with us in the presence of the c.They accept only men who have committed grave misdeeds response by the apostles. Holy Spirit. such as murder or playing curling. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Replying, the apostles called Then, the church gives us very the Antioch Christians “brothers.” practical advice. To be with God in 10.What physical arrangements make this possible? The decision was that this Hebrew the heavenly Jerusalem is the only a.They have developed a language of taps and punches, called ritual need not be imposed upon true source of peace. Anything else converts. The apostles said that Car A Te. 6th Sunday of Easter is death. b.Like the Foreign Legion, they grant a fake identity and passport. this decision was, through them, We reach God’s heavenly Jn 14:23-29 an act of the Holy Spirit. Jerusalem by our decisions every c.They live in individual cells joined to a monastery with common s Christianity grew, it not The Book of Revelation furnish- day to follow Jesus. Guidance in areas. only expanded beyond its es the second reading. As all the this regard is not coincidental, nor Aoriginal base in the Holy readings in Revelation, his passage is it always reliable if it simply 11.There are two main roles in a Carthusian monastery.What are they? Land, but it also drew gentiles as is poetic and symbolic. The city, of represents our personal judgment. a.friar and chip monk well as Jews. This increasingly course, is heaven, the “heavenly God is in the church. The church is b.renunciant (one who has taken solemn vows) and juror (takes multicultural nature of the broad Jerusalem.” This heavenly city here to teach us, judging as it must an oath) awaits all who love God. On each Christian community presented the questions of our time. c.monk “fathers”(cloistered priest or candidates) and brothers problems. of its four sides are three gates. There is no escaping the fact Such a problem is evident in Three was a perfect number. The that the early Christian faith, as this weekend’s reading. The dis- gates are open to anyone. revealed in the New Testament, 12.What is the main difference? pute arose in Antioch, at the time Also, written on the city’s walls was critically involved with the a.The friar cooks meat or fish for the community; the chip monk one of the major cities of the are the names of the 12 tribes of notion of the visible church, built does the veggies. Roman Empire. It was located on Israel. It is another symbol to say on the apostles. b.The cloistered monk remains in his cell, leaving only for services; the Mediterranean Sea north of the that salvation is offered to all. the brother does other necessary work. Holy Land. St. John’s Gospel gives this c.The renunciant can only be released by Rome; the juror can just weekend its third reading. It is one Obviously, a Christian commu- leave. nity had formed in Antioch. Most of the most eloquent passages in the New Testament. Three points likely, its membership was com- 13 Another thing that sets these monastics apart is that they do not encourage: posed of people from all back- are important. grounds. Jews would have been Jesus calls upon the disciples to READINGS a.visitors or retreatants (apart from those contemplating joining) among them. The roots of love each other. The mere con- Sunday: Acts 15:1-2,22-29 Ps 67:2-3, b.prayer or contemplation Christianity theologically, geo- struction of this passage illustrates 5-6,8 Rv 21:10-14,22-23 Jn 14:23-29 c.silence or liturgy graphically and historically were the fact that following the Gospel Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps in the Jewish culture and in the will not be easy. 113:1-8 Jn 15:9-17 14.Although it is not a military order,the head of all the order is called the Holy Land. However, following Christ will Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34 Ps 138:1-3, a.general b.commander in chief c.imperium militorum Still, at this point, the major fig- not be impossible. The Holy Spirit 7c-8 Jn 16:5-11 will assist and strength. ures among the Christians, certain- Wednesday: Acts 17:15,22-18:1 Ps 15.John Paul II encouraged orders such as the Carthusians ly including the apostles who had Finally, for those who truly love God, peace will be with them. 148:1-2,11-14 Jn 16:12-15 a.to update their lives to conform to modern realties. known Jesus, were Jews. Thursday: Acts 18:1-8 Ps 98:1-4 Jn The dispute was about circum- It is not necessarily an absence of b.to seek also to be present in new lands (this is why they are in 16:16-20 cision, the ritual followed by conflict, or necessarily the peace Korea). Jewish males to this day. that hopefully exists among people Friday: Acts 18:9-18 Ps 47:2-7 Jn c.to boldly go where no monk has ever gone. Evidently, in Antioch some or among nations. It is the peace of 16:20-23 Christians were demanding that heart and soul that comes from Saturday: Acts 18:23-28 Ps 47:2-3,8- ANSWERS: converts from paganism submit knowing that right is served and 10 Jn 16:23b-28 1.b, 2.a, 3.c, 4.b, 5.a, 6.a, 7.b, 8.b, 9.a, 10.c, 11.c, 12.b, 13.a, 14.a, 15.b themselves to this ritual. that God is present. MAY 13, 2007 COMMENTARY 17 Both St. Mark and St. Luke end Gospels with ascension of Jesus

How do we know that Jesus really Father in heaven, Jesus visibly lifting up by his ascension to instructed his disciples on many ascended into heaven? Anonymous. ascended before their eyes. There heaven. In heaven Jesus dwells in other occasions. The pilgrim of is an insistence in the Bible that THAT’S the presence of God interceding Bordeaux (A.D. 333) associated St. Mark and St. Luke speak the apostles actually saw Jesus for us. this cave with the teaching of of the Ascension of Jesus at the ascend into heaven. A cloud A GOOD Church tradition also locates Jesus before his Passion, namely end of their Gospel. St. Mark “took him from their sight.” an historical site for the ascension the last discourses in the Gospel says “Jesus was taken up into The two men in white asked QUESTION of Jesus at the highest point of of St. John. heaven and took his seat at God’s why the apostles were “looking the Mount of Olives. G. Freeman right hand.” St. Luke says “as into the sky”? The first Epistle to says here is the Greek chapel of Jesus blessed the people, he left Timothy also says “Jesus was Viri Galilaei, where two columns them and was taken up to heav- taken up into glory.” And the first mark the spot where two men in en.” St. Luke is also the author of Epistle of Peter says “Jesus went body to heaven, namely the white are said to have addressed Father Richard Hire, pastor of the Acts of the Apostles. to heaven and is at God’s right world of the divine. This implies the disciples after the Ascension: Queen of Peace Parish, To show the connection hand.” Jesus’ corporeal survival, his final “Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye Mishawaka, answered this between the two books, St. Luke The New American Bible says glorification, his departure from gazing up into heaven?” This tra- week’s question. ends his Gospel with the there might have been several the material universe. dition first appears in the 13th Ascension and begins Acts with The new Catechism of the visible ascensions of the risen century, but is not solidly estab- Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- the Ascension. Acts says “Jesus Jesus. St. Luke’s ascension takes Catholic Church calls the ascen- lished until the 16th. was lifted up before their eyes in sion of Jesus into heaven an his- tions from readers. E-mail your place on the Mount of Olives out- Eusebius of Caesarea (d. A.D. questions to [email protected] a cloud which took him from side Jerusalem. But the final torical event. The ascension of 340), the Father of Church histo- their sight.” Jesus is linked to his descent fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s instruction of Jesus to his disci- ry, says the Roman emperor Catholic, That’s A Good In the Gospel of John, the ples at the end of St. Matthew’s from heaven in the Incarnation, Constantine chose a cave on the risen Jesus asks Mary Magdalene when the son of God became Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Gospel occurs on a mountain in top of the Mount of Olives to Wayne, IN 46856. Include your to tell the disciples “I am ascend- Galilee. The visible ascension of man. remember the ascension of Jesus ing to my Father and your The Gospel of John says only name, city and an e-mail address Jesus is in accord with the into heaven. Early Christians or phone number so we can con- Father.” ancient world view that held the the one who came from the believed that, at this cave, Jesus Since human beings learn Father can return to the Father, tact you if necessary. Anonymity sky to be a solid vault above foretold the end of the world and will be preserved upon request. through their senses, the risen which was God’s throne. Later on namely Christ Jesus. Left to its Jesus appeared to many people, the risen Jesus, now in heaven, own natural powers, humanity like the apostles, the Blessed appears to St. Paul on the road to does not have access to heaven. Mother, Mary Magdalene and Damascus and asks “why do you Only Christ can open to man SCRIPTURE SEARCH over 500 people at once to show persecute me?” This led to St. such access. Jesus said: “When I them convincingly that he was Paul’s conversion to Christianity. am lifted up from the earth, I will By Patricia Kasten risen and alive. Father John McKenzie says draw all men to myself.” Similarly, to show the people the ascension of Jesus is the The lifting up of Jesus on the Gospel for May 13, 2007 that he was returning to God the transfer of his risen, glorious cross signifies and announces his John 14:23-29 Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle C: Jesus’ reassurances Your mother is calling as he prepared to leave his disciples. The words can be hen I was in the second found in all directions in the puzzle. grade, my teacher Sister WTeresa Marie, at Holy KEEP MY WORD MAKE Cross School, next to the brew- EVERYDAY CATHOLIC WHOEVER LOVE ME SENT ME ery of-all-things, used to give out ADVOCATE HOLY SPIRIT prizes for exceptional work. THERESA A. THOMAS TEACH PEACE I LEAVE Amazingly each week, every GIVE TO YOU WORLD DO NOT LET child was exceptional. Usually TROUBLED AFRAID HEARD ME these prizes bestowed were holy spoke of in the book was May 13, statue of our Lady of Fatima. She GOING AWAY GREATER BELIEVE cards, but one Friday, Sister my birthday. was definitely trying to stay in walked up and down the rows of In 1981, near the date of my touch with me. desks and allowed everyone to high school graduation, I heard Of course I dusted her off and GOING AWAY pick a book from her box. The the pope had been shot. The bul- put her in a position of promi- books were withdrawn from the let passed through him but did nence, and I laughed at myself HCAETROUBLED school library and were old, but not hurt vital organs. Since I had for taking 25-plus years to figure to us they were treasures. This gone to see him when he visited out that she was reaching out to EADVOCATEPMO was not the time of Scholastic Chicago, I felt a special kinship me and that I should pay atten- book fairs or super bookstores with him. I really liked this tion. I finally realized the Blessed AFKWLGEDLGEN where one can simultaneously young pope, John Paul II, who Mother was there when I was 8. RRSPKRCO I OVO enjoy cool beverages while was Polish like me. Later, the She was there when I was 18. browsing in a text complex the pope credited the Blessed Mother She was there when I was 28, 38 DAPEFEAVE I OT size of a football field. Back then, as Our Lady of Fatima with spar- and is here right now. Like the M I I I NAEDVNLL one could not select reading ing his life on that fateful day. He gentle mother that she is, she qui- material with a simple click of felt it was her hand that guided etly knocks on the doors of our EDRALTPPEGME the mouse, as one can today, and the bullet to a safe destination. hearts, waiting for us to respond, KH I NOEMDFAYT expect it to be in your mailbox in The day of the shooting and but never forcefully entering. five to seven working days. No, Mary’s protection: May 13. This year, May 13 is Mother’s AFTYNRAEGWWO this was a simpler time. Books Fast forward to 1998. I was Day. How fitting. Our heavenly MAOL FGHVHAOX were sparser. And I think a little married and had six children. I mother who loves us completely more cherished. had been considering the pur- beckons us all to her love and WUWORLDEEYRT As sister approached me, I chase of a statue of the Blessed protection. Is it a coincidence that YLWHOEVEREDW decided to close my eyes and let Mother for our little schoolroom. the feast of Fatima falls on fate decide my reading selection. I was drawn to Our Lady of Mother’s Day this year? I think © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications Looking the other way, I thrust Grace because her image was in not. I imagine she has blessings my hand into the box and all the Catholic school class- like delicate fragrant flowers she grabbed a tattered book with a rooms of my youth. I also felt wishes to bestow on all mothers maroon linen binding. The name drawn to Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose hearts are open. Consider Because the Office of Fraud of the book was not readily seen, who is the patroness of Americas this article your dusty maroon Detection is relatively new, Wright and at first I wanted to throw it and the unborn. During this time, book, your realization of a hand LETTER said there is little information about fraud in other visa cate- back and have a “do-over.” But I my husband’s grandmother of protection, your found statue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 didn’t. Rummaging through the moved out of her home because in a box of useless things. Your gories to compare with that found pages I finally found the title. “A of failing health. We were given mother is calling. Go to her. She in R visa categories. Story of Our Lady of Fatima.” boxes and boxes of her old loves you, and she’s waiting. The most common type of Fraud allegations have haunted The book began, “On a hot things. “Take what you want and fraud found was applications in the religious worker visa program May day in 1917, three little get rid of the rest,” she told us, the name of a nonexistent reli- since it was created. Each time the shepherds were watching their and we started the daunting task gious institution, he said. Other program for temporary visas has sheep ...” and it proceeded to tell of going through boxes. Guess Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. problems included using the name come up for renewal in Congress the beautiful story of the Blessed what I found while rummaging Matthew Cathedral Parish in of an institution that did not sup- — it currently has been extended Mother who came to three poor through one box, right next to a South Bend, is the mother of port the application or applying through September 2008 — hear- peasant children as Our Lady of crocheted hot pad holder and a nine children and wife of David. for the visa on the basis of one ings are held to discuss the bene- Fatima. Only years later did I package of unused drinking Visit her Web site at www.there- type of job and then taking anoth- fits of the visa category and its learn that that “hot day in May” straws? Yup, you guessed it — a sathomas.typepad.com. er one. problems. 18 COMMENTARY MAY 13, 2007 Musings on the tragedy at Virginia Tech

BY MIKE GIBSON But if we truly have a hardened you. Grains of wheat are paired have the right to control things be wise not to judge too quickly, heart, it is a type of turning with a farmer’s labor and move better entrusted to God. For exam- for despite the great evil done by inward, caring only about our- toward you through various stages ple, why do we question when a this person, that is something best Musing 1: Emotional ...or not? selves, and not about others. With of production, ending up as a loaf baby’s life begins or whether a left to God. The murderer said that Teresa Volante, Catholic cam- selfishness often comes restless- of bread bagged for you by some- person should live or die? those around him made him do it; pus minister at Virginia Tech, tried ness. As Mother Teresa said, if we one at the grocery store. In reality, These are all dark things on a perhaps others didn’t recognize to describe how students reacted have no peace, it is because we you pay very little for that loaf of societal level, and yet, when it how much he needed love. He was after the shooting deaths of 33 have forgotten that we belong to bread compared to everything and comes right down to it, we trust likely hurting a great deal because Virginia Tech students and faculty each other. everybody that are involved. This they don’t matter as much as how of past experiences; perhaps peo- by saying that there were lots of is a simple illustration of God’s we personally respond to them and ple didn’t recognize his pain or tears and sadness. Immediately she Musing 2: Antidote to violence love reflected through the gifts of live out the truth. care enough. Perhaps the pain added that there had also been nature and human beings, all creat- It is natural to wonder why God increased and escalated into this Of course, most of us fall in ed by God for you. allows tragedies. Perhaps some of tragedy ... we may never know overwhelming help and support between those two extremes. Can from people everywhere. In truth, we are highly depend- the details of this tragedy, paired what or why. this event have a positive effect in ent on others, and they serve us with God’s word expressed So, how did this tragic event your life? It can make a difference affect you? People often remember well, compliments of our Creator. through St. Paul, can shed some Musing 5:What can we do? if we learn that the antidote to vio- We often do very little to thank light. St. Paul said where evil is, what they are doing when they are lence is love. Whatever the case, we all have first shocked by a significant God and others. We must try to God’s grace abounds all the more. How can we be proactive with reciprocate this love, even when it The simple truth is that we need to a responsibility to make use of the event. Did this event shake your love? First, we go to the source of gifts God has entrusted to us to emotions deeply — or did it seem is difficult. trust we can make a difference in love, God, and try to understand, the world even if we don’t under- make this world a better place — far removed from your life? Can in our limited capacity, the quanti- especially a more peaceful, loving you imaginatively place yourself Musing 3: Control,trust and response stand it. As Mother Teresa pointed ty and quality of God’s love. out, “We ourselves feel that what one. Mother Teresa pointed out in the scene and experience the Humbly we must acknowledge In addition, we must learn to that loneliness is the most terrible horror and sorrow — or is it just we are doing is just a drop in the that we understand very little trust even when it is difficult. Just ocean. But the ocean would be less poverty. It seems this ingredient another news story? about the magnitude of God’s love think about all the ways we trust may be at the heart of this tragedy Thinking about how we are because of that missing drop.” and what that really means. one another without even realizing I heard a priest once say that and countless others in our modern affected can be a helpful spiritual We react differently to tragedy it. We really trust much more and day world. exercise. On one hand, if we get there is a lot of darkness in the at different times in our lives, but have much less control than our world, but he said the greater the What can we do? We can be emotionally caught up in the sooner or later we all come to real- culture leads us to believe. And the there for others and love them in details of a tragedy, it can adverse- darkness, the brighter the stars. He ize that we are very small in our power and control we do have is said we are those stars. We are cre- our everyday circles. These rays of ly affect our health and anxiety world and universe. We have less another gift from God. Our culture love, rooted in prayer, emanate out level. It can even lead to unreason- ated in the image and likeness of control over events than we care to emphasizes that we need money, God, and when we are true to that through us in our thoughts, feel- able paralyzing fears; then, it is admit. We are highly dependent on control and power to get what we ings and actions. Carrying out difficult to do anything proactive. image, we truly shine like the everything around us: the air we want, the way we want it, but the stars. In this tragedy a teacher deeds of mercy will truly help oth- At this extreme, we can pray to breathe, the warmth and light of reality is that we have to trust our ers feel less lonely and help pre- God for peace and ask others to do chose to lay down his life for his the sun, the water we drink. God God who holds the universe in students. Another teacher thought vent forms of violence by our pro- the same. provides all these for us in nature “being” and counts every hair on activity. If we are true to our call- On the other hand, if we are quickly, responded, and saved and gives us even more through our heads. The things our culture lives. Others offered food, support ing as sons and daughters of the complacent about tragedies, it may other human beings. overemphasizes are really very light, then, the darkness won’t be because of a hardened heart. and a listening ear. All of them, in Accepting our dependence on small compared to what God gives great and small ways, worked envelope us, but the light of Christ Perhaps we don’t care enough God is the beginning of the us in the heights, depths and will shine more profoundly about others in the world. In this together to combat the darkness unfolding of the sacred mystery of breadths of love. and shine like stars. through us and for all. day and age, we can easily become salvation and the beauty of God’s We can choose to use the con- complacent about news events love for us. trol we do have either positively or when we are constantly bombard- So, you may ask — how much negatively. Unfortunately, we are Musing 4: Judgment ed with media messages. Over does God love me? Here is one products of a culture that empha- Perhaps some ask, “What about Mike Gibson is the campus minister time we can become “hardened of example: imagine all the steps and sizes the negatives and debates the murderer?” In a way we can at Indiana-Purdue Universities at heart” to the actual happenings of how many people are involved in even the simplest and most basic almost hear Jesus respond, “Judge Fort Wayne and young adult min- a story and the people involved. getting a simple loaf of bread to questions of life. We think we not lest you be judged.” We would ister for the Fort Wayne area

Meet the Priest already in place at my gravesite, minor and major league baseball What is your favorite Scripture pas- Father Edward J. Ruetz defines me: games. sage? Ordained Dec. 23, 1962 Edward J. Ruetz Retired, South Bend Human — Christian — Priest What is your favorite reading materi- the parable of the prodigal son al and authors? What was your primary influence in What are your interests and hobbies? Who is your favorite pope? I read regularly the National your decision to become a priest? Pope John XXIII I am very interested in ecology Catholic Reporter, Today’s In 1945, I joined our parish and the scientific story of creation. Catholic, Commonweal, Praesidium of the Legion of Mary. For the past 12 years, I have been Emmanuel Magazine and New What is your favorite food? Over a period of 13 years, except studying the scientific story of York Times. In spirituality: Peter I like any kind of seafood. for two years in the U.S. Army dur- creation in order to write this story VanBreeman, SJ, Ronald ing the Korean War, I was active in with the Godhead birthing forth Rolheiser, OMI, Patricia What is something interesting about various Legion of Mary ministries the universe at its beginnings and Livingston and Caryl yourself that most people might not to parishioners in our local parish, accompanying its creative activi- Houselander. In ecology: Teilhard know? St. Joseph Parish in South Bend, ties during the past 15 billion de Chardin, SJ, Thomas Berry, Holy Name Cathedral Parish in years. I have written Book I, enti- Brian Swimme and Lynn I was a stutterer and stammerer Chicago — while in social work tled “The Love Story of Creation,” Margoulis. In theology: Hans from the age 15 to 61, which school — and St. Augustine’s and am working on Book II. My Kung, Edward Scillebeeckx, OP, caused periods of depression dur- Church in Detroit — while work- service is lived out on the same hobbies are gardening and walking Charles Curran, Raymond Brown, ing 46 years. Through counseling ing at Catholic Social Services. level as those people I serve. I amidst God’s “divine milieu” — SS, Carol Struhlmueller, CP, and from 1962-63 and 1984-86, espe- Father Louis Putz, chaplain to the have learned so very much about the earthly environment. Rosemary Ruether. cially the last period in which I Legion of Mary in South Bend, and our common humanity from those recorded and analyzed 129 Father Jack Trese, a friend in the I serve. I find the presence of Jesus Do you have a pet? What is the best part of being dreams, I found the cause and Catholic agency, were priest-men- in them, and they find the presence Catholic? symbolism of my speech problem. tors and loving, caring exemplars No. I enjoy animals but feel As I look back, I would not trade of Jesus in me. My pastoral expe- that I would not be able to give to me. All of these influences rience and knowledge of those I My being a member of the those 46 years of tribulation for ended in my entering the seminary them the time and care they body of Christ, the Christian com- peace-filled years because I serve have deeply influenced and require because of my busy life. in 1958 at the age of 33. informed my priesthood and my munity and the feeling of love and learned so much authentic wisdom theology. I especially feel close to unity with Jesus and the people of and self-knowledge during these What is the most rewarding part of the people of God during the cele- What do you do for relaxation? God within this body is the best difficult years. I am grateful for the being a priest? bration of Mass in which, under I love to listen to symphonic part of being a Catholic. guidance and assistance of the the chief priesthood of Jesus music. I attend concerts and plays Holy Spirit during all those trials. The pope’s most significant title What is your favorite prayer? is “Servant to the Servants of Christ, we share our priesthoods, occasionally. I try to take time for God.” Like the pope, service to the the people’s priesthood of the bap- the prayer of quiet such as center- the Prayer of Serenity and How do you prefer to be addressed? tized and my priesthood of the ing prayer. I attend Notre Dame Francis of Assisi’s prayer for peace people of God is the most reward- Ed or Father Ed ing part of being a priest. ... My ordained. My tombstone, which is basketball games and occasional MAY 13, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 Notre Dame’s pro-life Good relationships don’t just happen conference welcomes he one of the four core val- same house or being related by ues of the Sisters of the blood does not make a community. THoly Cross is “community.” THE Even in our church. We belong to respected experts We declare and believe that we are the Christian community through our baptism, but experiencing that called to build community wher- change the culture. CUTTING community doesn’t just happen. BY ANN CAREY ever we are. Every place we find Katrina Zeno spoke about how Some people can be members of a ourselves is an opportunity to do John Paul II’s theology of the body EDGE parish for 20 years and not relate this. The key word is “build.” NOTRE DAME — Students from parallels “Evangelium Vitae.” She in any meaningful way to other Relationships are the core of com- SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC eight Midwestern colleges came to told the students that the dignity parishioners. Too many Catholics munity and meaningful communi- the University of Notre Dame for and destiny of human beings is just go to Mass, and that is the ty doesn’t just happen. A commu- a weekend conference on the caught up in the purpose of the interests that they fail to spend extent of their involvement in the nity is only as strong as its rela- Christian view of human life April body: “To reveal God.” Being quality time with and really listen parish. tionships. 13-14 to hear the wisdom of some made in God’s image and likeness to their children. Being a good To make community happen Some have many relatives and of the most respected experts in is a gift that flows out to others, mother or father does not mean we must be willing to go out of still do not experience “family.” the pro-life movement. she explained, and we fulfill our- giving our children everything ourselves. We must share our lives On the other hand, a group of The speakers included Father selves by making a gift of our- they want. Life-giving relation- with others. This includes both our unrelated people can mean more Thomas Euteneuer, president of selves. ships are fueled by mutual, active joys and our pain. It means letting to us than our own brothers and Human Life International; Katrina However, when the body is love and by sharing oneself with other people into our lives. It sisters. What makes the differ- Zeno, founder of Women of the considered to be “pure materiali- others. If I work day and night to means striving to become interde- ence? Third Millennium; Dr. Jose Bufill, ty,” “sin and lust reduce the person give my family members whatever pendent rather than independent None of us chose our family of cancer specialist; Kristan Hawkins, down to an object,” she said, material things they want, but and self-sufficient. Being part of a origin. Parents do not select their executive director of Students for through activities such as abortion, rarely spend time with them, prob- community means being willing to children and children don’t choose Life of America; Daniel pornography, casual sex, mastur- lems often develop. receive as well as give. their birth mothers and fathers. McConchie, executive director of bation and in vitro fertilization. Distance can limit our physical Authentic Christian community However, how we develop family Americans United for Life; and Dr. Jose Bufill, who practices presence to others. Even so, there requires a willingness to share our relationships, whether by blood or Deirdre McQuade, director of medicine in South Bend, traced the are many ways we can stay con- values and our faith in Jesus. It through friendship, is up to us. To planning and information for the history of euthanasia and assisted nected. We can write letters (When involves forgiving and asking for build community and/or family U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Secretariat. suicide. He pointed out that is the last time you received a forgiveness. Sometimes we have requires effort on the part of each Father Alfred Wierzbicki, director euthanasia is not a new issue and “real” letter by snail mail?), e- to take the first step. We might person. Members must actively of the John Paul II Institute at the was often considered acceptable in mail, text message, telephone, etc. have to be the ones who introduce care for and respect one another. Catholic University of Lublin, ancient Greek and Roman soci- The bottom line is we must share ourselves to the people who sit Trust and honesty between the Poland, was celebrant and homilist eties. Abhorrence toward euthana- ourselves with those who have an next to us at Mass, invite someone members are crucial elements. for an April 14 Mass. sia grew as Christianity grew, and important place in our lives. to join a parish organization or Parenting is a lot more than All the speakers came to the it is only in modern times that the The quality of community and begin the process of reconcilia- taking care of the material needs conference to help the students ancient acceptance of euthanasia of children. Too often parents are family is based on the quality of tion in my life. explore the teachings in our relationships. Just living in the has resurfaced, he said. so busy with their work and other “Evangelium Vitae” (“The Gospel Euthanasia or physician-assist- of Life”), Pope John Paul II’s 1995 ed suicide is a cultural problem, encyclical. This is the second con- not a medical problem, Dr. Bufill secutive regional conference on explained, so the cultural problems The maker’s mark: “Evangelium Vitae” conducted by surrounding the issue need to be the student group, Notre Dame addressed. It is ironic, he said, that Right to Life. now, when physicians can offer Don’t underestimate your value In addition to Notre Dame stu- good palliative care — pain relief dents attending the conference, and comfort — there is more inter- “Antiques Roadshow” catches Once I watched an ugly other students came from Saint est in physician-assisted suicide. ordinary people in an endearing mahogany chair yield an aston- TWENTY Mary’s College, Holy Cross As executive director of position: their nerve-racking tele- ishing appraisal. Its back was College, the University of Illinois, Students for Life, Kristan vision debut. They tend to be unusually long and skinny. But SOMETHING Illinois Wesleyan, Loyola Hawkins, told the conference that talkative and made-up, dressed in the bottom bore the letters RX, University of Chicago, DePaul “Our mission is to equip the pro- coral, spattered in rouge and the “the maker’s mark,” the BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI University and Purdue University. life generation.” She noted that framed in fluffed-up curls. appraiser said, and the maker was Father Euteneuer talked about young people today are more pro- Then an appraiser delivers the a famous artist. the wisdom of the church’s teach- life than their parents’ generation, news that they’re richer than they That phrase lingered in my tan and blond. She got a new ing on contraception. He pointed and she offered encouragement to thought they were. Substantially mind long after I turned off the nose. And her next album didn’t out that abortion was imposed on the student pro-life groups and richer. TV: “the maker’s mark.” come close in sales. the people of communist countries made suggestions for improving The poised persona they were We each bear the maker’s Thousands of girls follow her like Russia and Vietnam. In a their groups on their campuses. trying to project snaps, giving mark, and our maker is the most lead. Some submit themselves to democracy, he continued, “The Daniel McConchie traced the way to a Macaulay Culkin face famous artist of all time. In six ice-cube diets. Others submit path to institutionally killing takes development of abortion laws in and homespun expressions such days, he created Niagara Falls themselves to the plastic sur- longer, so they work on changing the United States and assured the as “Oh my lanta” or “Egads!” and the Grand Canyon. And the geons on “I Want a Famous the culture first and then the law.” students that “I am fully confident Some can’t fathom the dollar original “Starry Night” that Van Face.” The first way to change the cul- that some day in the future, Roe v. value, repeating “You’re kid- Gogh later ripped off. God created you one of a ture is to change definitions and Wade will be overturned.” He said ding!” in a stunned daze. Others We are each unique, a limited kind. He sculpted you carefully, values, Father Euteneuer said, that Americans United for Life focus on one fact to navigate edition, one out of one. You counting the hairs on your head. pointing out that after 90-plus (AUL), a public-interest bioethics through their shock. For one know what that does to the value So when you try to emulate Eva years of hearing the rhetoric of law firm, has crafted model pro-life man, that was the handle of his of the art. or Jen, you insult your Creator’s Planned Parenthood regarding legislation that has passed in all the sword, which, evidently, was It’s important that we keep fine taste. contraception, people now think of states where it was introduced. made of rhinoceros horn. “The this in mind as we prepare for Like the Blenko glass on contraception as normal. Thus, McConchie noted that at first most amazing thing is the rhinoc- summer, wriggling into swim- Roadshow, our physical imper- childbearing is not valued, and pro-life efforts were focused on eros!” he exclaimed. “I thought suits and staring into threefold fections add an interest and value definitions are changed, like call- overturning Roe v. Wade, but expe- that was plastic!” full-length mirrors. It’s hard to that collectors covet. The chick- ing a baby a fetus or claiming that rience with cases like Planned Now in its 11th season, PBS’ shake that model in our mind and enpox scar on your forehead. The pregnancy begins with implanta- Parenthood vs. Casey, has con- “Roadshow” is currently being it’s easy to spot our physical birthmark on your left calf. tion rather than conception, thus vinced his firm that making incre- filmed in Omaha, which should deviations. You’ve been trying to hide the paving the way for acceptance of mental gains is the wiser course of be fertile ground for granny curls But the image we envy is very mark that makes you spe- abortion. action. and my lantas. It’s one of a few generic. One print out of 10 mil- cial. Pope Paul VI saw the devasta- Deirdre McQuade told the stu- reality TV shows that stimulates lion. So don’t sell out. So take care of yourself, the tion that would come with contra- dents that human nature is such rather than saps brain cells. It’s Many young women make fabulous original, avoiding ception, predicting in his 1968 that our hearts and minds are packed with obscure tidbits. this mistake. Look at Ashlee scratches and cheap imitations. encyclical, “Humanae Vitae” (“Of ordered to what is true and just, “This artist always painted a Simpson, who burst into a music God’s appraisal of your value Human Life”), the reality we have “So we know we must care for blue bird in the upper right cor- scene filled with blonde look- wildly exceeds your estimation. today of widespread promiscuity, those most vulnerable.” No person ner of his landscapes. This is the alikes and turned heads with her adultery, increase in pornography can arbitrarily choose to live or only one with a crow in the cor- black hair, fair skin and fresh and a diminishing sense of mod- die, and God will hold us account- ner, which increases its value.” look. She looked as though she esty, Father Euteneuer said. able for our lives. Anything can be rendered fas- ate peanut butter. Girls liked that, “The church prophetically Since humans were created in cinating and valuable on and they turned her first album spoke out, and we are dealing the image of God and our destiny Roadshow. An ashtray. A pocket into a triple platinum. (Whereas Christina Capecchi is a graduate stu- with the consequences 40 years is to live with God forever, she watch. A pillowcase. You never Britney had to thank creepy old dent at Northwestern University out,” he said, urging the students continued, “All human life is know how it was stitched — or men for that distinction). in Evanston, Ill. E-mail her at to learn, understand and live the sacred, and it deserves the ability who drooled on it. Alas, Ashlee turned skinny, [email protected]. church’s teachings as a way to to grow and mature.” 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007

BASKETBALL COACH TO LEAVE MARIAN After six years as head basketball coach of the Marian Knights, Ron Dietz is leaving. Dietz came to Marian after stints at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne and Concord High School. He compiled a record of 44-86. Marian Athletic Director Reggie Glon said, “We wish to thank Coach Dietz for his dedication and steadfastness for running an upright and moral program. We value the leadership he has given to his players for the past six years, and we Sports wish him well.” — EJD ICCL baseball teams vie for Tournament season begins top division placements and finished with a 1-2 record. BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Track and field Zwick has 12 girls on her roster BY ELMER J. DANCH Lukens and McMahon collected ranging from grade 5 through 8. In May 3 track and field action, two hits each for Corpus Christi. FORT WAYNE — As the Catholic “It has truly been a learning the St. John, Fort Wayne-Benoit St. Anthony beat St. Thomas of Youth Organization (CYO) soccer experience for me and the girls,” Academy team pulled out wins in SOUTH BEND — Drew Hasler Elkhart, 16-6, in another slugfest. season winds down, the eighth she remarked. Zwick recalled that the boys’ and girls’ competitions turned in a spectacular three-hit In other makeup games, Corpus grade Lady Cardinals from St. the final regular season game edging out St. Joe-St. Elizabeth in performance for St. Jude Green as Christi beat St. Jude 10-0 as Andy Charles have earned 10 points against Queen of Angels was a both meets. The top two places in his mates pounded out 10 hits to Klimek fanned nine for the vic- going undefeated (5-0) and are the very positive experience for her each event are listed below. The hand St. Joseph of Mishawaka its tors. Tate Bellegrante collected top seeded team in the seven-team team. “And it was not just because CYO city meet is slated for first loss of the year. At the same four hits for Corpus Christi. tournament to be played this week. we won,” she said. Saturday, May 12. The meet will time, St. Jude Green tied the St. Jude Green defeated St. The Cardinals received a bye and “The players and coaches were begin at 10:30 a.m. and be held at Mishawakans for first place in the Thomas Gold, 15-5, with the hit- will face the winner of Monday very encouraging and complimen- Bishop Luers High School. St. Martin De Porres Division of the ting of Tyler Olkowski and Mark night’s opening round game tary of our girls. It exemplified to John Fort Wayne’s Anne Marie Inter-City Catholic League (ICCL). Downs, who each had three hits. between the No. 4 and No. 5 seed me what CYO sports are all Shank will attempt to defend her St. Jude’s 6-0 blanking of the St. Joseph of Mishawaka won — St. Joe/St. Elizabeth vs. St. about,” Zwick concluded. 1,600-meter run title and break the Mishawakans was spearheaded by easily over St. Anthony Gold, 15- John Wednesday night, May 9. CYO best she set in 2006 of 5:49. Kyle Luczkowski who cracked out 8, as Mike Lauderback and In the lower bracket, St. Vincent three doubles to bat in four runs. Andrew O’Lena smashed out will play St. Therese. And St. Event Boys Girls As the teams head into the final three hits apiece. Jude’s opponent will be St. Charles 100-meter hurdles Cooper 17.1 Lee 18.2 weeks of the regular season cam- Other results included Holy 7. The winners will meet Deiser 17.5 Taylor 19.1 paign, the John Bosco Division Family downing St. Joseph of leadership is still up for grabs. St. Wednesday night at Kreager Park 100-meter dash Fincher 12.3 Taylor 13.8 South Bend, 10-2. St. Matthew vying for a spot in the finals. The Thomas of Elkhart still has to downed Holy Family Blue, 15-10, championship game will be held at Pritchard 13.3 Yeager 14.0 make up a game with Holy Family and Holy Family defeated Holy Fort Wayne Sports Club at 5:30 800-meter run Torkeo 2:32.5 Shank 2:34.3 and a victory for the Elkhart team Cross, 16-6. p.m. on Thursday evening, May 10. Baldus 2:32.5 Lee 2:45.9 would give them the top position Girls Soccer Standings heading 4x100 relay St.John-Benoit 52.5 St.Joe-St.Elizabeth 1:02.6 in the division. Holy Family still into the CYO tournament: St.Therese 56.9 St.Vincent 1:05.7 has make-up games and must win Marian golfers win Team Wins Ties Points 400-meter dash Fletcher 1:03.1 Carroll 1:13.4 their last two with deadlocked St. country club invitational St.Charles 8 5 0 10 Puitz 1:06.4 Pollifrone 1:14.0 Anthony Maroon and St. Thomas St.Jude 4 1 9 200-meter dash Fincher 25.0 Yeager 29.0 for the top spot. MISHAWAKA — Mishawaka St.Vincent 8 4 1 9 In one of the best slugfests of Marian’s talented golfers won the Shutt 26.3 Pollifrone 31.0 the season, Holy Family pounded prestigious nine-team South Bend St.Joe/Eliz 2 0 4 1,600-meter run McManus 5:38.6 Shank 5:49.7 out a 21-18 decision over St. Country Club Invitational golf St.John 2 0 4 Torkeo 5:38.6 Weilbaker 6:39.1 Monica of Mishawaka as Blake tournament with an 18-stroke vic- St.Therese 2 0 4 4x200 relay St.John-Benoit 2:04.3 St.Joe-St.Elizabeth 2:18.2 Palicki had three hits — including tory over rival Penn High School. St.Charles 7 1 0 2 St.Joe-St.Elizabeth 2:05.7 St.Vincent 2:19.7 two doubles — to lead Holy The victorious Knights were Shot put Dohrman 33-6 Widner 35-7 Family. Zach Fozo, Sidney Leda, paced by Adam Sumrall who Softball Bowers 29-10 Hammock 53-5 Zach Zehender and Alex Zielinski carded a 77 and Stephen Sexton a CYO softball will also be play- Discus Shutt 83-2 Widner 76-11 chimed in the Holy Family attack 79. Sumrall also won medalist ing their tournament this week. In Driscoll 74-1 Hammock 53-5 with two hits each. N. Neuklis had honors by defeating Steve her first year as a fast pitch coach, three hits for St. Monica. Spiritoso in an extra hole playoff. High jump Byrd 5-00 Lee 4-04 Corpus Christi nipped St. Team scores included Marian, St. Joe-St. Elizabeth’s Monica Pritchard 4-10 McNamara 4-02 Zwick says the season got off to a Anthony Maroon, 3-1, as Dylan 312; Penn, 330; LaPorte, 354; slow start with several rainouts. Long jump Fincher 16-8 1/2 Bartels 13-4 McMahon turned in a 10 strikeout Saint Joseph’s, 355; Adams, 355; The team got in just three games Torkeo 14-3 1/2 Taylor 12-11 performance for the victory. Tyler Mishawaka, 358; Riley, 373; Clay, 390; and Washington, 413. Marian team scores — Colin Van Es, 78; Adam Sumrall, 77; Bryant Demeter, 78; Stephen Redefining Senior “HOME” Sexton, 79; and Michael Patty, 94. 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Midway through the race, we hours, 52 minutes. BY CRAIG J. BOBAY heard the screams of the coeds Nancy and Kay were truly along the course at Wellesley heaven-sent, meeting us at the fin- FORT WAYNE — The symbol of College from the point we entered ish with warm hugs and dry the Boston Marathon is the uni- the small college town, almost a clothes. We also were rewarded corn. In the days and hours leading mile away. The next town on the with the Boston Marathon finish- up to the Boston Marathon this course was Newton, home of the er’s medal — featuring a unicorn. year, it looked like there might be marathon’s dreaded hills, including The cold rain and windy nor’ a better chance that unicorns the infamous “Heartbreak Hill.” easter conditions were said to be would be running the Boston The unforgiving hills of Newton the worst weather for the race streets rather than the 24,000 regis- lived up to their reputation and since 1970. It caused most people tered marathoners. took a great toll on me. We later to run much slower than they had A severe spring storm, called a learned that at the top of planned and resulted in the slowest “nor’ easter” hit New England on Heartbreak, a couple running the winning times since 1985. Robert the recent mid-April marathon race stopped briefly to get married, Cheruiyot of Kenya won the race, weekend. Treacherous winds and and then continued on the course with a time of 2:14:13. Russian torrential rains pounded New after exchanging their vows. Lidiya Gregoryeva won the England on Patriots’ Day, the day After Heartbreak, just when my women’s race in 2:29:57, while New Englanders annually honor legs were starting to tire, the stu- Boston area native Deena Kastor our country’s early heroes and the PROVIDED BY CRAIG BOBAY dents at Boston College (B.C.) finished fifth, and was the first day when the marathon is held. Allen Circuit Court Magistrate Craig Bobay, right, and Allen County were out in force, despite the American woman to cross the line. Rumors were flying in the Circuit Court Judge Tom Felts, left, and their wives stayed at Bishop John weather, cheering us on. Tom was People came from all 50 states media that the legendary marathon M. D’Arcy’s Boston home. Both Bobay and Felts ran the Boston still going strong at this point, the and 88 countries to run the oldest would be canceled. However, in the Marathon April 16. only time the wind was at our and most famous annual foot race 111 years of the Boston Marathon, backs the entire race. Shortly past in the world. Of the 23,869 who the race has never been canceled, many photos of the bishop’s cher- pasta meal. B.C., we turned onto the home registered for the race, 20,640 and for better or worse, this year ished family, which hung on the On marathon Monday we woke stretch at Cleveland Circle. I decided to run on that day. proved to be no exception. walls. We also found favorite at 6 a.m. to rain that seemed to be dropped back from Tom to stretch However, of those who braved the Allen County Circuit Court books about Ireland, Notre Dame coming down sideways due to the my legs’ cramping quad and calf weather to run, almost all made it Judge and St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, and the church. winds. Kay and Nancy drove us muscles, and to say a few “Our to the finish in downtown Boston. cantor Tom Felts and I were among The bishop’s sister, Sister Anne out to the start through the down- Fathers” to give me the strength to For those like us who traveled a those who traveled almost halfway D’Arcy, a Sister of St. Joseph, pour. The wind was a steady 25 go last miles. great distance, we were not going across the country to Bishop John thoughtfully supplied us fresh milk mph, with gusts up to 50 miles an The great crowds cheering all to let the weather stop us. As the M. D’Arcy’s hometown to run the and orange juice in the fridge and hour. The temperature hovered in along that last three miles brought Boston Athletic Association presi- famous marathon this year. cereal in the cupboard. She also the high 40s. The 26.2-mile course back strength to my sore legs. dent said after the marathon, quot- We left home with the bishop’s called while we were there to would take us through six small When, at last I passed Fenway ing Shakespeare, “And gentlemen blessing and encouragement and make sure everything was well. towns today before returning to Park and its green monster, and in England now abed, shall think with the keys to the bishop’s boy- Tom wandered out to the sec- Boston. passed the famous Citgo sign on themselves accursed they were not hood home in Brighton. The bish- ond floor back porch, often men- The rain eased to a light drizzle Beacon St., indicating there was here.” Despite the weather, we op graciously made his Boston- tioned in bishop’s “News and before the start, and the ladies just one mile left, I knew I would were truly not cursed. No, we were area residence available to us as Notes” column. Unfortunately the headed back downtown so they finish strong. very blessed to have met this chal- our home for the weekend — the weather didn’t permit us to enjoy could meet us at the Boylston St. The roar of the crowd at the lenge in such a great and historic same weekend he was celebrating the solitude of the porch, but we finish line. The weather was mer- finish line made us all feel like city, with the support of many the golden anniversary of his ordi- could definitely picture the bishop ciful for the first five miles Olympians. I was happy to have good friends and family. nation to the priesthood. out there enjoying a warm July through Ashland and Framingham, met my goal of completing the Tom and I, and our wives, Kay evening after dinner. but the cold hard rain returned at marathon in less than four hours, and Nancy, arrived at the John Sunday was probably the worst mile four, and stayed with us until clocking a 3:59:54, while Tom Craig Bobay is a member of St. Jude, Hancock Sports Expo, where we weather day of the long weekend, we made it to picturesque town of delighted in improving on his 2006 Fort Wayne, and is the Allen picked up our running “bib” num- but it did not dampen our spirits. Natick around mile nine. Boston Marathon by finishing in 3 Circuit Court magistrate. bers and timing “chips.” There, we Our first stop was for Mass at Our saw legendary marathoners Bill Lady of Victories Church, in the Rodgers and Katherine Switzer. heart of Boston’s Back Bay. Father Switzer caused an uproar in 1967 John Harhager held the traditional by being the first woman to offi- “marathoners Mass” for those who cially be entered in the Boston would be running. Marathon. Rodgers won the At the end of the Mass, all marathon four times in the 1970s. marathon runners were called up After the expo, we headed to to the altar for a special blessing as Brighton, just a few miles from the organist played the inspiring downtown Boston and checked in theme from “Chariots of Fire.” to our marathon headquarters — The Mass and blessing was defi- the D’Arcy home. Nothing about nitely one of the highlights of the the bishop’s house would surprise weekend for the four of us. Anthropology UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME regular readers of Today’s We then tried to dodge the rain- Architecture Catholic. drops as we visited several well- Art SUMMER SESSION Located in an old Irish neigh- known Boston sites, including the Biology borhood, it was a comfortable Boston Commons, Faneuil Hall, Business JUNE 18–AUGUST 3, 2007 home on a hillside street, filled Cheers and Old North Church. Our Chemistry with Boston Red Sox memorabilia day also included bowls of chow- Chinese (including dish towels and even a der and the traditional pre-race Classical Languages Notre Dame welcomes area residents interested in Red Sox tissue dispenser), and Computer Applications summer study. A broad range of day and evening courses Economics Engineering is available. High school students entering their senior English year may register for introductory language courses. 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Experience with Vatican II liturgy. Psychology The and application are available Position begins September 1, 2007. Send resume to: Sociology online at nd.edu/~sumsess. Liturgy Search Committee Spanish Theatre P.O. Box 109 • Huntington, IN 46750 Theology email: [email protected] 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 13, 2007 ‘Spider-Man’ sequel builds on admirable themes accident, the trio’s friendship is Eddie his comeuppance, but the BY HARRY FORBES back on track, despite Harry’s lin- vengeful act results in Eddie’s gering affection for M.J. But there’s transformation into the fearsome NEW YORK (CNS) — Any fears trouble ahead. Venom. that this second sequel in the phe- On the personal level, M.J.’s The other new villain with nomenally successful “Spider- less-than-stellar stage performance which Peter/Spider-Man must con- Man” franchise would signal a results in her firing. Peter is letting tend is jailbird Flint Marko diminution of quality prove happi- his Spider-Man accolades go to his (Thomas Haden Church), whom we ly groundless. head, even allowing himself to be first see trying to reunite with his When the film opens, our photographed being kissed by first little girl against the opposition of endearingly self-effacing hero, girlfriend Gwen (Bryce Dallas his estranged wife (Theresa Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man Howard) in the same famous Russell). When Flint flees from the (Tobey Maguire), is ready to pro- upside-down manner as he memo- cops and gets trapped in a giant vat pose marriage to his longtime girl- rably kissed M.J. Peter is complete- used for physics experiments, his friend, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten ly oblivious to both M.J.’s hurt and molecules decompose, and he turns Dunst). M.J. is about to get her big her professional humiliation. into the Sandman, able to morph break in a new Broadway musical. Fueling Peter’s arrogance is a into sand formations large and Peter is still contending with the slimy substance that he has inad- small. CNS PHOTO/COLUMBIA ongoing enmity of his former vertently tracked into his apartment, Most admirable is the very Tobey Maguire stars in a scene from the movie “Spider-Man 3.” The buddy, Harry Osborn (James and a mysterious black Spider-Man human story imbued with a strong USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III — adults. The Franco), who continues to unfairly suit which has magically appeared, moral focus. When Peter kills the Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13. blame Peter for the death of his vil- and which gives Spider-Man added putative killer of his beloved Uncle lainous father (Willem Dafoe) who strength, albeit at the cost of his Ben, and gleefully reports the vil- had, in fact, taken his own life. An basic decency. lain’s demise to his gentle Aunt airborne battle between the two At the Daily Bugle, Peter’s bud- May, her disapproving words to results in a knockout of Harry, who ding career as a photographer is him about revenge are about as wakes up with no memory of his undermined by a conniving new- potent a discourse on that subject as Miracles of reconciliation grudge against Peter. comer, Eddie Brock (Topher we’ve heard on screen in some Thanks to this amnesia-inducing Grace). Peter eventually gives time. shared in book “Facing Forgiveness: A Catholic’s Guide party,” they write. to Letting Go of Anger and Welcoming The three authors, a “brother- Reconciliation,” by Loughlan sister-bishop team,” distill their Medjugorje Sofield, Carroll Juliano and experiences gathered over many Bishop Gregory Aymond. Ave years of teaching and counseling Maria Press (Notre Dame, 2007). into a small but helpful book on the 128 pp., $9.95. dynamics of forgiving. 2007 National Conference The topic of forgiveness, they BY REVIEWED BY PATRICIA BARTOS write, “is like a magnet that draws people into its field.” University of Notre Dame The book pulls together 25 brief Easter’s promise of redemption stories of people who struggled to and forgiveness offers hope to peo- forgive, overcoming anger and the May 25, 26 and 27 ple whose lives are compromised depression such feelings often lead to. by anger and bitterness. “The main reason why people Such emotions imprison them in choose to retain their anger and not Speakers include burning resentment, obsessive forgive is, as they declare, ‘I don’t thoughts of revenge or in cold know how to forgive.’ They may Father Petar Ljubicic, OFM, is the Immacul´ee Ilibagiza is the author of behavior, refusing to deal with the not know how to forgive because priest chosen by visionary Mirjana Soldo LefttoTell,agrippingstoryofsurvival to reveal the secrets that Our Lady has of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. She offender. they lack human models of for- given to her relating to world events. At has appeared on Public Television and For Christians, “the ultimate exam- giveness,” the authors write. the appropriate time, Father will reveal major network programs. Dr. Wayne ple of forgiveness is Jesus on the cross,” Again and again the authors the contents of the secrets. These will Dyer, a renowned speaker, says “she FRQÀUPWKHXUJHQF\DQGDXWKHQWLFLW\RI not only talks about unconditional write the authors of the new book, share the small miracles of recon- the Medjugorje messages. love and forgiveness, she radiates it “Facing Forgiveness: A Catholic’s ciliation that result when someone wherever she goes.” Her testimony Guide to Letting Go of Anger and makes a gesture of forgiveness will touch you deeply. Welcoming Reconciliation.” from the heart. “Forgiveness is neither a cogni- Al Barbarino is a popular, charismatic MatthewKelly is an internationally tive nor an emotional response. singer, speaker, and master of ceremonies acclaimedCatholiclayevangelist.His Forgiveness is an act of the will. It Patricia Bartos is senior staff writer atconferencesandparishesthroughout the talksandretreats have entertainedand is the choice to let go of the desire at the Pittsburgh Catholic dioce- U.S. and Canada. He has recorded seven inspired Catholics at conferences and inspirational Catholic music albums with retreats throughout the country. Mat- to get even with an offending san newspaper. proceeds going to the poor. Al’s ministry thew is the author of ten books, some ZDVLQVSLUHGE\KLVÀUVW SLOJULPDJH WR of which were New York Times best Medjugorjein1985.Heisalaymemberof sellers. Originally from Australia, he Father Groeschel’s Franciscan Friars. now resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Join in Notre Dame spaghetti dinner on Friday, May Jeanne G.Kern, 83, Archangel praying for vocations. Tatiana coming in concert in May Thomas J.Garvey, 50, Fort Wayne — A Croation singer 18, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $6, St.Charles Borromeo who grew up in Communist children (5-12) $3. Dinner Log Chapel German Mass and dinner Roman C.Szymczak, Yugoslavia and gave her life to includes spaghetti, salad, garlic Sister Miriam Andre, Fort Wayne — St. Peter Church, 86, Queen of Angels Christ will be at three parishes in toast and coffee. Carry-out avail- 90, Church of Loretto 500 E. Dewald St., will open May. On Wednesday, May 16, able. German Fest with a Mass at 11 Most Precious Blood, call (260) a.m. on Sunday, June 3. 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At the door, needed for the Luers Loot rum- tickets are $6 for ages 11 and up, Breakfast supports Sosenheimer family Day of Reflection invites all to celebrate the 50th mage sale all Saturdays in May anniversary of ordination of $5 for senior citizens, $2.50 for Fort Wayne — A pancake break- from 9-11 a.m. and on May 29-31 Mishawaka —A Day of ages 3-10, ages 3 and under are fast and silent auction will be Reflection will be held at St. Father Adam D. Schmitt. A Mass from 3-8 p.m. at the east side of of thanksgiving will be Friday, free. A family package feeds a held Saturday, May 19, from 8-11 the school. To arrange for large Francis Convent (across from family of 6 for $30 (advance pur- a.m. at the St. Charles cafeteria. Marian High School) on May 25, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph item pickup call Larry Wellman at Church, corner of Brooklyn and chase only). Proceeds support All proceeds will benefit Rick (260) 748-4107. 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