S I S C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD International Theological Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family ConsortioFall 2005 Graduation 2005 – Cardinal Schönborn’s Homily John Paul II and the Way to True Happiness Dear Archbishop Schulte, dear Msgr. George Saraus- his demand and with his help we will continue. kas, dear priests and deacons, dear students and soon- Let me ask a kind of scholastic question and try to to-be graduates, dear faculty, dear Board Members give a scholastic answer as is fitting for an academic and friends, dear children institution. Why was John (of great number!) and Paul II so attractive in his dear brothers and sisters. life and in a certain way Tomorrow, the 18th of even more in his death, in May would have been the his dying, in his passing? 85th birthday of our Holy It really was an amazing Father John Paul II, the phenomenon that in the last one who gave birth to our weeks of his illness and in Institute. It is a particular his final passing away in privilege the light of the vigil of the The desire for happiness to com- Feast of Divine Mercy, the has no other way to memorate entire world was looking at true fulfilment than the him very him, was present with him. specially And there were so many Beatitudes. Happy are in this who were not Catholics or the poor in spirit, happy Holy Eu- Christians praying around are the mourning, the charist, him. this cele- A first answer to this peacemakers, the bration of question would be an ob- merciful, the persecuted. the Divine jection, in the way that St. Mysteries, Thomas gives an objection. to give abundant thanks This was a media event, to the Lord for all he has blown up by the media. I given to the Church, the give immediately my re- world, and in particular sponse to this objection. Inside this issue also to the Institute. Cardinal Dr. Christoph Schönborn Nobody in the world gave John Paul II had an order to the media to ITI’s Summer Activites a work, the Feast of come. They did not come Introducing the nd Graduates of 2005 Divine Mercy, which he established on the 2 of because a powerful Catholic commandment asked Monsignor Sarauskas April, which became his birthday into eternal life. them to appear in Rome and transmit all of these Awarded Honorary Whenever there will be one day, hopefully, the feast events to the entire world. They came because they Doctorate of a blessed John Paul II, it will be the 2nd of April were attracted. Let us say in a more grassroots way that Dudaryk Visits ITI because we celebrate the birthday into eternal life. there was a market. It was attractive. 7,500 journalists Fall Calendar Therefore we do not only pray for him, asking the had accreditation in Rome for these events. So some- Lord to be the reward of his life, but we pray with thing attractive happened. What was it? him in this Holy Eucharist, in the certainty that he is Was it the fame of John Paul II? Yes, in a certain present with Christ, and for the Church with Christ, way it was the fame. He was truly famous in the the Heavenly King. We can ask him to assist us and whole world, but his fame made men listen. Was specially to assist the Institute in its purpose, in its it propaganda? Did the manage work, because it is dear to his heart. We began this at to make him famous throughout the whole world? continued on page 2



S Consortio S I C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD Cardinal Schönborn continued Certainly the Catholic Church could not manage the happiness. It does not depend on your material wealth, footwork so well in order to make such a propaganda on your bodily beauty, on your bodily strength. It does campaign for the . There is certainly something not depend on how successful you are according to more. Something behind human standards. Christ has which attracts, and I think given us the charter of hap- the attraction is the desire of piness on the Mount of the happiness. Beatitudes. At least in one country in I will never forget this the world it is written in the moment on the 24th of constitution that the pursuit March when the Holy Father of happiness is the supreme was on the mountain of the purpose of a great nation Beatitudes with some hun- of the world. The pursuit of dred thousand young people happiness is in each of us the from all over the world. The most elementary desire. But first successor of Peter after was John Paul II an image of 2000 years came back to the happiness? Was he, so to say, place where Jesus had pro- an icon, of the successful claimed the charter of hap- pursuit of happiness? Ap- piness. And they had a very parently not. For the last 10 moving and funny scene. years of his life, he was bent The deacon of the Byzantine down by his sickness. His rite went up to the pulpit hip was aching. His beauti- after the blessing and tried ful, virile face was distorted to start to sing the , by Parkinson’s disease. In when suddenly the the end, he had even lost showed up and pushed him the magnificent voice which aside and began with the would be the desire of every most beautiful voice to sing Eastern Rite bishop to have and proclaim the Gospel had. Even this voice he had lost. Nothing attractive of the Beatitudes. I can understand him. Probably he was in him, yet nevertheless he attracted and perhaps thought that this is a unique occasion in my life to pro- attracted even more in his claim the Beatitudes, on the mount of the Beatitudes, in We should never forget that he sickness in his last days. the presence of Peter. To proclaim to the world a charter has given us this tremendous What was the cause of of happiness in the great year of the Jubilee. this attraction? Let me try So we should now thank the Lord for what he has teacher of the true way of to give an answer. Probably given to us, to the world, and to the Church in the min- happiness. Not only through it is the precise answer to istry of John Paul II. We should never forget that he words, but even at the end the Gospel of today that we has given us this tremendous teacher of the true way have seen in his last years of happiness. Not only through words, but even at the through the silent sign of the and in his last months and end through the silent sign of the Cross given on Easter Cross given on Easter Sunday. weeks. As if God wanted to Sunday. This was truly the sign of the new life the Lord This was truly the sign of the show the whole world that wants us to share with Him. So let us now celebrate what he had proclaimed the Divine Mysteries, praying for the real founder of new life the Lord wants us to from the mountain in our Institute. Praying with him who is now present to share with Him. Galilee is truly the great the Lord and asking him to bless us and the way of the charm of human happi- Institute. As the current Pope Benedict XVI, and at that ness. The desire for happiness has no other way to true time Cardinal Ratzinger, said from the window of the fulfilment than the Beatitudes. Happy are the poor in father’s house, “Ci benedica Santo Padre”, “Bless us spirit, happy are the mourning, the peacemakers, the Holy Father.” That is our demand in this holy place. merciful, the persecuted. Isn’t it the true reason for the incredible attraction of Pope John Paul II, that he was Cardinal Dr. Christoph Schönborn is the Cardinal really the icon of the Beatitudes? And that consciously Archbishop of Vienna and the Grand Chancellor of the or unconsciously - probably more unconsciously - International Theological Institute. people in the whole world felt that this is the way to

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S I S C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD An Active Summer for the ITI ven when the academic year is marized by what one of the partici- the Byzantine Chapel. Eover, activity on campus con- pants wrote us afterwards: “At the Off campus, many tinues. In May, many ITI students beginning and at the end of our stay of our students did as well as catechists from in Gaming we could listen to great volunteer work in and Austria took part in the Good words which keep our spirit strong. their diocese. Some Shepherd Catechesis training that Every lecture of the professors was gave talks in their was hosted by the like flames in my parishes on pertinent ITI. The training mind burning up matters having to do focuses on catechis- my intellect. My with marriage and ing young children. personal contact family. Ella Stefan- In June and July, with the truth of yan, from the country high school and the human being of Georgia, worked college students and God, which in a camp for the from around the was given us by handicapped, as she world came to the the professors… does each summer. Ioan Gotia painting Byzantine Chapel ITI for an intensive was very deep This camp gives a course on “The and exciting.” break, both spiritual Study of Western While the and physical, for the parents and Institutions”, taught campus held caretakers. Fr. Yuriy Kolasa from by ITI professors these summer Ukraine went to visit the various and in association courses, two of marriage preparation centers which with the Phoenix our seminarians he had set up over the years in his Institute. The im- continued their position as head of the Commission pact of these cours- contemplative for Marriage and Family in the Lviv es can best be sum- Smiling Phoenix Institute students at ITI work of painting Archdiocese.

ITI Students Volunteer at 2005 ologne, Germany saw 1.2 mil- Radko Blichar, from Slovakia, tered a quiet church and saw people Clion people gather for the twen- signed up as a volunteer and was kneeling before Our Lord exposed tieth World Youth Day (WYD). ITI asked if he could come a month in the monstrance. They felt drawn students and alumni were among early to work in the call center. to this quiet space and poured out the many volunteers who helped to They had only one native English their hearts to Him. make this day and the days preced- speaker at that time, and so he was Vesela Sadovska, from Bulgaria, ing it a success. asked to help take the English calls. was asked The volunteer’s distinctive red Many other ITI volunteers were by her Bish- clothing was a sign to pilgrims pleasantly surprised to hear Radko’s op to be a that they could ask for the help voice on the phone when they called representa- they were seeking. Our volunteers the office. tive. As part answered many and Josipa Gasparic, of the Lit- diverse questions, or an ITI alumna, was urgy Team pointed the way to an asked to help out with for WYD, answer. adoration. Several she met the One group of ITI churches in , Pope, was students served the Bonn and Düsseldorf blessed by Volunteers served pilgrims at World Youth Day physical needs of the held 24 hour adora- him, and pilgrims by working tion for the week pre- had front row seats for every event! in catering. Since ITI ceding World Youth She was so pleased to be able to tell is so international, Day. Many young the Pope that Bulgaria loves him this group could people who had never and is praying for him. handle questions in Vesela Sadovska was part of been to adoration almost any language. Bulgaria’s WYD Liturgy Team. were awed as they en-



S Consortio S I C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD Introducing the International Theolo raft der mir von Papst Bene- Master of Theological Studies Master of Sacred Theology Kdikt XVI gegebenen Autorität verleihe ich Ihnen den Grad… on Marriage and the Family with Specialization in By the power given to me by Marriage and the Family Pope Benedikt XVI, I confer upon Marie Healy you the degree of... Czech Republic Marushka is Isaac Block With these words, Cardinal New Mexico, USA Schönborn, Grand Chancellor, a person of Isaac will work conferred the degrees on the ITI tremendous at the Sandia class of 2005. The day started intelligence National with the Byzantine Rite Liturgy and sweetness. Laboratories in to thank God for His blessings. She will continue to fulfill her Albuquerque, New Singing Gaudeamus Igitur, the vocation of mother and wife, and Mexico during the summer. Having graduates then processed hopes to serve the Church in the been prepped to be a scholar, he to the Library Czech Republic by translating wants to continue his theological for the Commencement philosophical and theological texts studies towards a Licentiate and ceremonies. Continu- from English or German into Czech. Doctorate. ing the theme of joyful William Newton Joseph Bolin thanksgiving, Ioan Gotia, United Kingdom Pennsylvania, USA from Romania, delivered William will start the Class Speech. He We are happy that his PhD at the Joseph, who is an spoke of the graces re- JPII Institute ceived at ITI – the graces excellent student, in plans to continue that brought people (Melbourne). from all corners of the his studies at the After six months, he and his family ITI for the Licentiate Degree. (STL) Class Speaker, Ioan Gotia world to study here. He will return to us in Gaming where challenged his fellow William will continue his PhD Mario Coccia graduates to bring these courses by correspondence. New Jersey, USA gifts back to their own countries, Mario had to bring forth fruit in the often arid Katherine an excellent and unwelcoming ground. Terekova career in the As the degrees were conferred, USA pharmaceutical Katie is the President Michael Waldstein intro- industry, but wife of our duced each graduate to His Emi- decided that his love was theology Greek Catholic nence and the audience of Board and moved here with his wife and Chaplain, Juraj Members, professors, relatives and four children. He will continue his Terek. She does a lot for our friends. Then, Msgr. R. George studies at ITI for the Licentiate. community here. She is a great Sarauskas delivered an address that (STL) spoke to the heart of our mission organizer, has tremendous cheer, (see pages 6 & 7). He was pleas- and is also a good student. She will Christian antly surprised to be serenaded by help and support her husband in McTighe our seminarians with the Byzantine his priestly ministry and serve Holy New York, USA hymn, Many Years. After the Te Mother the Church by promoting Christian is Deum, the formal ceremonies end- Christian marriage and the family. entering la Grand ed and the feasting began. Chartreuse in France as Each graduate’s name and country a postulant. This is the chief is followed by an excerpt from monastery of the Carthusians President Waldstein’s personal who also founded the Kartause in introduction. Gaming.

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S I S C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD gical Institute’s Graduates of 2005 Licentiate in Sacred Theology Vincent DeMeo Father Tomas USA Labanic with Specialization in Licentiate Thesis: Slovakia Marriage and the Family Toward a Theo- Licentiate Thesis: logical Definition Spiritual Marriage Robert Cassidy of ‘Covenant’ in St. John of the Scotland, United Vince will Cross Kingdom continue in the doctoral program of Father Tomas is a newly-ordained Licentiate Thesis: the Pontifical University of Regina priest in the Eastern Rite who would Pope John Paul Apostolorum in Rome. He will be like to work in a family center in II’s Theology of working on his doctoral dissertation Slovakia after he completes his the Body as a under the direction of Dr. Scott doctoral studies at ITI. Call to Holiness and a Response to Hahn on the topic of covenant the Contraceptive Mentality theology. Susan Waldstein Robert - and you can tell where USA and Austria he is from as soon as he speaks Stepan Licentiate Thesis: – plans to work and begin part-time Dmytryshyn The Theological doctoral studies at the Margrate Ukraine Significance of Institute in Birmingham, England. Licentiate Thesis: Natural Hierarchy The Meaning of Susie, in addition Vasyl Chepelsky ‘Love’ in the Epis- to taking care of her husband and Ukraine tle to the Ephesians homeschooling the children, is also Licentiate The- Stepan, a seminarian, will work teaching at the ITI. She would like sis: Unhealthy in Ukrainian Catholic University to help design a home-schooling Self-Image and in the Institute of Family and program for Austrian and German Its Influence on Marriage. He will be responsible for families as well as more home- Marital Life pastoral projects that focus on the schooling courses for English- Vasyl is a seminarian who wants lives of young families and young speaking families. Her particular to complete his training in people preparing for marriage. focus would be high school religion hagiotherapy in Zagreb, Croatia. and history courses. He wishes to open a center of Ioan Gotia spiritual help as well as helping Romania Honorary Doctorate with marriage and family. While Licentiate Thesis: doing this, he will continue his Maria Mater Vitae priestly formation. in the Magisterium The Right and the Byzantine Reverend Father Markus Tradition Monsignor Christoph Ioan is entering the Seminary in R. George Germany Cluj to continue the formation Sarauskas, Ph.D. Licentiate Thesis: he received as a seminarian in Monsignor Bedeutung und Gaming. In the future, he hopes Sarauskas served as Executive Grenzen des to continue with a doctorate in Director from 1990 to 2003 of the Rechts auf Wah- Byzantine Iconography at the USCCB Office to Aid the Catholic rheit nach Thomas von Aquin Oriental Pontifical Institute in Church in Central and Eastern Fr. Markus’ ministry is here in Rome. Lower Austria as a chaplain Europe. See his Commencement in Blindenmarkt. He works in address on pages 6 and 7. particular with youth, which he will continue doing.



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s part of ITI’s 2005 gradua- Ation ceremonies, Dr. Waldstein introduced Monsignor George Sarauskas with these words: “It is a great honor and also a personal pleasure for us to award Monsignor R. George Sarauskas an honorary doctorate. Monsignor Sarauskas has a gift in the rare combination of his qualities. He exhibits a deep love for Christ, strength of person- ality, and a keen understanding of organization. In 1979, Monsignor Sarauskas was appointed a White House Fellow to serve as special assistant to the Under Secretary of Monsignor Sarauskas between ITI alumni Father Yuriy Kolasa and Father Josef Veresh. State for Political Affairs. He was assigned to the regions of West- ern, Central and Eastern Europe. complicated to deal with. especially from Central and Eastern The United States Conference of Because of this work, Monsignor Europe, at a remarkable point in Catholic then appointed Sarauskas has a particular preferen- history, the immediate post-commu- Monsignor Sarauskas Executive tial love for Greek Catholics. Since nist era, to serve the mission of the Director of the Office to Aid the the purpose of ITI, according to the Church, especially as it focuses on Catholic Church in Central and will of John Paul II, is in particu- marriage and family life. Eastern Europe. He served in that lar to serve the Church in Central You come from many countries position from 1990 until 2003, and Eastern Europe, we found it and cultures with your own history during the crucial years of the fall most fitting to award Monsignor and traditions. Some of your borders of communism and the attempt to R. George Sarauskas an honorary touch each other and sometimes build a genuine society again after doctorate.” those borders, those histories, and that fall.” those cultures were in conflict. But Dr. Waldstein continued “Mon- Monsignor Sarauskas’ Remarks in this beautiful place, what brings signor Sarauskas said that his fun- Your Eminence, Cardinal Schön- you here becomes more important damental intention in carrying out born, Dr. Waldstein, members of the than where you are from. Here our this work, in relation particularly to Board of Trustees, faculty, students, common Catholic Christian faith priests and bishops, was staff and friends of the International is our glory, our mission and our I think the Church is on to give comfort and hope Theological Institute for Studies on consolation. Your various histories a great adventure. We to the old generation of Marriage and the Family. and cultures serve as a library of have the example and priests and bishops, many I am most grateful for the honor resources as you write the next sev- of whom had suffered you are bestowing on me. I accept eral chapters of the post-communist legacy of strength left torture. At the same time, it with pride and pleasure. And Church in the modern world - and to us by John Paul II. he wanted to challenge although I am honored to have my especially for the European and East the young to find new name on the Diploma, it really be- European world. ways of living the Christian Faith longs to the Catholics of the United This Institute will provide and or to proclaim the Gospel. Many of States, for their generosity and for equip the many young men and them are bringing their parents back the foresight of the United States women, priests and religious who to the Faith. The middle generation Conference of Catholic Bishops. will lead the Church’s work, espe- of Christians, between the young and The United States bishops took a cially as regards marriage and fam- the very old, was a generation where unique interpretation of their guide- ily life. The challenges are many: many had a practical loyalty to the lines in order to support ITI. But high divorce rates, abortion, broken communist system. This is the group, ITI is unique. It brings together a homes, materialism, secularism, rel- Monsignor says, that was the most diverse faculty and student body, ativism, sexual permissiveness and

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even the very definition of family. a desire for the faded glories of the parish in a suburb of Chicago. It But, as our late, great Holy past. Christian truth and values con- is a parish of about 1900 families Father would constantly say - “Be tinue to be the surest foundation for with a of about not afraid.” the culture of the future. 500 students. Please know that As the bishop members of the The faith and spirituality that you you, your work, your faith, your U. S. Bishops’ committee traveled develop here will be essential. The cultures throughout central and eastern Eu- courses, lectures and studies will – and even rope, they would frequently meet equip you intellectually. The net- some of you graduates of LCI and ITI (many work of friends that you make will as individu- of the first ITI graduates began at be a source of support and often will als – are LCI). The bishops were impressed be a resource for you. spoken of with the work that was being done But you know, as we all know, frequently by these young men and women, that your dedication, and even your in my and their dedication and their com- faith, will not overcome all obsta- homilies. I mitment to the Church. The bishops cles. Your learning and intellectual am deeply commented frequently how help- development will not always win thankful ful was the contribution of these all arguments or solve all problems. and proud Cardinal Schönborn with a proud graduate’s family. Gaming graduates. The bishops And even friends will disappoint of having also heard from the bishops of the you. “Be not afraid.” had a small various countries of the great social The Church’s work is ultimately part in ITI, in your lives, and in problems that they were facing, that of the Holy Spirit. Be at peace. the faith of the Church in Central especially in developing a Catholic Your best efforts will not necessar- and Eastern Europe. Christian view of family life. ily always succeed but they will be I look forward to hearing about So it was a fairly easy decision justified. you as you teach, preach, think, for the Bishops’ Committee to sup- I think the Church is on a great analyze, and write great books. port ITI in its mission and work. I adventure. We have the example Catholic Christianity needs you trust that support will continue. and legacy of strength left to us and waits for your leadership. We know that not all that has come by John Paul II. I believe that His The world is hungry for the from the West Holiness Pope Truth. The lie of communism hid has been helpful. Benedict, though the Truth for so many years in Much of our a very differ- Central and Eastern Europe. In culture is vulgar ent man, will the West, the Truth is ridiculed by and tawdry. It is continue to lead secularism and the arrogance of not a cause for us with wisdom the Enlightenment. In America pride. Unfortu- and courage. Yet the Truth is subordinated to com- nately so much ever, are fort and ease. The American of it has been instruments of Great Truth is success. All of absorbed by Eu- the Holy Spirit. these variations blaspheme the rope and eastern I am grate- Truth – that real happiness is only Europe. That is a ful for having with God. Learn the Truth and cause for sadness. been able to play proclaim it. A critical even a small part Europe is going, and will faculty must be in this chapter continue to go through many developed that of history and permutations: political, social, reaches for the this Institute. I economic and moral. Europe, good, the beauti- The Cardinal awards honorary Doctorate am particularly like America, needs a Christian ful, the true, and thankful that I conscience. Who else will show rejects the bad, was able to help it how to act justly, love tenderly the ugly, the false. It is not mere encourage the participation of East- and walk humbly with God? nostalgia that longs for the restora- ern rite Catholics in the ITI program. Thank you. Let us pray for tion of a Christian culture, nor is it I am now a pastor of a wonderful each other.



S Consortio S I C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD Dudaryk Boys Choir Visits ITI he world famous Ukrainian National TBoys Choir, Dudaryk, which has given performances in locations from the Moscow Opera House to Carnegie Hall, made a stop in Gaming and treated the ITI to a special performance. First they sang during the Divine Liturgy, the Byzantine Rite Mass. Immediately afterwards, they treated the congregation to a concert. This was a special delight for ITI Master’s graduate and current Licentiate student, Fr. Yuriy Kolasa, who sang with the choir when he was a boy. Fr. Yuriy said the seeds of his vocation to the priesthood were planted in him during his time with the choir. After the fall of communism in the Ukraine, the choir director took Dudaryk on a performance tour of the churches. Through singing the songs of the Church, Yuriy was drawn to the priesthood. During his time at the ITI, this yearning flowered and he was Father Yuriy Kolasa (top left); Dudaryk sings at the ITI (top right and bottom) ordained after his graduation in 2001.

For more information, please 2005 Fall Semester Calendar contact: International Aug 30 Fall Semester Classes Begin Theological Sept 2 Friday Lecture: Cyrus Olsen, “Balthasar on Institute for Studies on Marriage S I S Theology and Prayer” C E U T T N O CE F RV US AD and the Family Sept 23 Friday Lecture: James Leachman, OSB, Kartause Maria Thron “Eucharistic Liturgical Theology” A-3292 Gaming, Austria Oct 3–14 Short Course by Edward Hadas: “A Philosophical Introduction to Economics as a Study of Man” Christiaan Alting von Geusau Oct 4 Lecture: Lord David Alton - “Imago Dei: Human Tel: +43 (7485) 975 70 Dignity from Conception to Natural Death” and [email protected] “Christian Citizenship in a Hostile World” Bankinformation: Oct 9-10 International Seminar Weekend Raiffeisenbank Eisenwurzen NÖ, Oct 10 Board Meeting Im Markt 39, 3292 Gaming Oct 24 - Nov 1 Semester Break Account: 115.717 BLZ: 32800 Nov 24-26 Visit of Bishop Hlib Lonchyna, Procurator of the IBAN: AT79 3280 0000 0011 5717 Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church to the Holy See BIC: RLNW ATWW SGP Dec 12-16 Semester Final Exams Dec 16 Fall Semester Ends ITI-US Scott Daily Consortio is published by the International Theological Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family Betty Hartmann Editor-in-Chief: Christiaan W. J. M. Alting von Geusau (805) 649-2346 Managing Editor: Ginger Mortensen Art Director: Ron Lawson [email protected] Photo Credits: ITI staff DVR-0029874(040)

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