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50¢ June 19, 2011 Volume 85, No. 24 GO DIGITAL todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLICK ON CIRCULATION TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Ordination Appointments, stories and photos Coonan brothers ordained Pages 1, 2, 9-11 to the Holy Priesthood Installation By TIm JOHNSON AND KAy COz AD Bishop Estevez installed bishop of St. Augustine, FORT WAYNE — Two brothers entered into the fraternity of the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June Bishop D’Arcy reports 11. Father Matthew Coonan and Father Terrence Page 3 “Tink” Coonan were ordained by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. The day had historical significance as well. Not since May 1, 1953, when twin brothers Fathers ManAlive Stephen and George Vrabley, who were ordained by Bishop John F. Noll, had brothers been ordained Faith building for for this diocese on the same day. Two other famous priest brothers, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger and Cardinal men of the diocese Joseph Ratzinger — now Pope Benedict XVI — Page 8 were ordained 60 years ago on June 29, 1951, in Germany. ORDAIN, PAGe 9 Jubilarians Pages 12, 13, 18 Saint Joseph’s High School Summer publishing schedule begins breaks ground No issue June 26 A step ‘forward in faith’ Next issue July 3, 2011 By LISA KOCHANOWSKI SOUTH BEND — “This moment is triumphant and overwhelming. After so many years of having the vision and, now, seeing it become a reality, I am grateful and humbled,” said Saint Joseph’s High School Principal Susan Richter about the ground- breaking ceremony held on Friday, June 10, at the site of the new high school. “Over 50 years ago, members of our commu- nity and our parishes funded the building of Saint Joseph’s High School; and, once again, over 1,300 people have generously made financial commit- ments for the new Saint Joseph’s High School. Moreover, a dedicated and hardworking group of people have ensured the tradition of excellence will continue to flourish well into the future,” Richter added. Over 300 people attended the groundbreaking and blessing of the land officiated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. The current building was constructed and opened in September of 1953 and the new building is slated to open for the 2012-2013 school year at the new address of 453 Notre Dame Ave. in South Bend. JoE RomiE “It’s incredible that we are all here today for this Terrence Coonan, left, and matthew Coonan, right, kneel before Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during the Prayer of Ordination Saturday, June 11, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. GROUND, PAGe 20 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 19, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC food bank honors generosity Priest Official newspaper of the of most precious blood Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend appointments P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 announced PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades EDITOR: Tim Johnson The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad South Bend, has announced the following assignments of newly ordained priests, effective June 25, 2011: • Reverend Matthew Coonan to Parochial Vicar, Saint Vincent de Editorial Department Paul Parish, Elkhart. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan • Reverend Terrence Coonan, Jr., to Parochial Vicar, Saint Pius X FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Parish, Granger, and Chaplain, Saint Joseph’s High School, South Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bend. Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Tim Johnson Business Department Trinity United Methodist Church’s Bloomingdale Food BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Bank in Fort Wayne honored both Most Precious Blood ublic chedule of AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber P S BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol School and Church for the generosity of parish. They were biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS [email protected] awarded the Helping Hand Feed the Needy Award at an Advertising Sales assembly on June 10 that closed the school year. There to Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) receive the recognition were Alexandra Bergman, principal (260) 456-2824 of Most Precious Blood School, center, and Father Joseph • Monday, June 20, 1 p.m. — World Refugee Day celebration, Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Villa of the Woods, Fort Wayne (574) 234-0687 Gaughan, pastor of Most Precious Blood, right. The awards • Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m. — Blood donation at the Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org were presented to the students and staff, and the parish, American Red Cross, Fort Wayne • Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m. — Mass for seminarians and their “for their hard work, dedication and outstanding donations Published weekly except the fourth families, St. Aloysius Church, Yoder Sunday in June, second and fourth to the Bloomingdale Food Bank.” • Friday, June 24, 5 p.m. — Mass at bcX Servant Leadership weeks in July and August, the first Retreat, Holy Cross College, Notre Dame week of September and last week • Saturday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. — Jubilee Mass for Sisters of in December by the Diocese of Fort Saint Francis, Saint Francis Convent, Mishawaka Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun • Saturday, June 25, 4:30 p.m. — Mass at Saint Joseph Church, More than 60 US bishops Mishawaka St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, • Sunday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. — Mass and Eucharistic IN, and additional mailing office. Procession, Corpus Christi Church, South Bend expected to join World Youth • Monday, June 27, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Day pilgrims • Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. — Episcopal Ordination Mass, Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: kvoi- St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville [email protected]. • Thursday, June 30, 10 a.m. — Meeting of the Board of the WASHINGTON (CNS) — More Activities at the center will Our Sunday Visitor Institute, Detroit, Mich. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort than 60 U.S. bishops plan to join include Masses, devotions, cat- • Saturday, July 2, 4:30 p.m. — Mass at Blessed Sacrament Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) the 25,000 U.S. World Youth Day echesis sessions, concerts, speak- Church, Albion 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. pilgrims expected to be part of an ers, witness testimonies, prayer, BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W. Wayne St., South estimated 1-million-plus young movie screenings, a Eucharistic Bend, IN 46601. Telephone (574) 234- people who will attend at least Procession, an outdoor Way of the 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. one of the events in Madrid Aug. Cross, Eucharistic Adoration and 16-21. sacramental Confession. News deadline is the Monday morning A morning Mass for the U.S. The U.S. Conference of before publication date. Advertising pilgrims, with the bishops con- Catholic Bishops will provide the deadline is nine days before publica- celebrating, is slated for Aug. animating team for an Aug. 19 tion date. 20 at Palacio de Deportes, home catechesis session at the center. to “Love and Life: A Home for It will also offer a “lectio divina” LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- English-Speaking Pilgrims,” which experience Aug. 19 following the Tornado recovery comes original, signed letters about will provide English-language Stations of the Cross. U.S. bishops issues affecting church life. Although World Youth Day events. The air- will be present at the site to interact we cannot publish every letter we conditioned center has seating for with the young pilgrims. Several collection receive, we strive to provide a balanced representation of expressed opinions 15,000. U.S. bishops will provide cateche- ogether with dioceses throughout the United States, a and a variety of reflections on life in The Knights of Columbus and sis at the site as well as at other special collection will be taken up in the Diocese of Fort the church. We will choose letters for the Sisters of Life are lead sponsors locations. Wayne-South Bend to assist tornado recovery efforts in publication based on reader interest, of the Love and Life pilgrimage “World Youth Day is not only Tmany U.S. dioceses affected by devastating storms in recent timeliness and fairness. Readers may center; they had jointly sponsored an event, it’s an experience — an months. agree or disagree with the letter writers’ a similar center for 2008’s World unforgettable week. We hope that Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has designated July 2-3 as the week- opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 Youth Day in Sydney, Australia. our Love and Life site will serve end for the collection in our diocese. Bishop Rhoades stated, words. All letters must be signed and Co-sponsors include Holy Cross as a grace-filled place for young “As we celebrate our nation’s independence on the fourth of July include a phone number and address Family Ministries, Canada’s Salt pilgrims to join friends and to par- weekend, we will have the opportunity to reach out in solidarity to for verification. We reserve the right to and Light Television Network, ticipate in a spectacular outpouring our fellow Americans who are in need as a result of the devasta- edit letters for legal and other concerns. the Apostleship of Prayer, the of faith,” Supreme Knight Carl A. tion from the tornados.” Fellowship of Catholic University Anderson said in a statement. Funds collected will support the relief efforts of the United Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Students, World Youth Alliance Pilgrims in Madrid or elsewhere P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities and the Pontifical John Paul II can connect to the Love and Life USA, including both short-term needs of the victims of these tor- 46856-1169; or e-mail: Institute for Studies on Marriage site and its activities by means of [email protected] nados as well as the long-term pastoral and reconstruction needs and the Family.