In Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend February 19, 2017 MY TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC diocese Volume 91 No. 7 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLICNEWS.org St. Therese St. Aloysius Bishop visits Marian High School Pages 10-12 Bishop speaks to the challenges of young adulthood

BY JEANNIE EWING New appointment Jeff Boetticher, “Be open to God’s call in your life.” The crux of Bishop Kevin director of stewardship C. Rhoades’ message to Marian High School students framed the and development entire day of his annual visit Page 4 to the Mishawaka school, which took place Feb. 9, as he discussed with fervor and candor the impor- tance of discovery and discern- ment in young people’s lives. Boy Scouts Among his favorite aspects of serving as bishop of the diocese, Catholic units not he told the students during Mass, affected by new policy is mingling with adolescents and young adults. In this way he Page 8 unravels what is important to them, as well as what they are dealing with in the outside world. “I see three particular chal- lenges in our culture, which I call Campus ministry the ‘dark side’ of young adult- hood: consumerism, intoxication IPFW Catholics come and sex before marriage,” he together and find a said. These specific social pres- sures often sway young people place to call home away from the beauty of Jesus’ mandate that we work for food Page 13 Kevin Haggenjos that satisfies eternally, which Seniors Taylor Ryan-Sizemore and Alex Dlugosz lead the Marian community in the responsorial Psalm “I Will Bless the Lord at All Times” during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Feb. 10. The bishop made a pastoral visit to the school on the feast day of Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel. MARIAN, page 20 Seniors Ministering to each other in difficult times The Light Is On For You announced for diocese Pages 14, 15 he Diocese of Fort Wayne- it may have been a long time South Bend will again this since they have made a con- Tyear host a special Lenten fession; perhaps they struggle opportunity to obtain the sacra- with disbelief, despair, human ment of reconciliation. weakness, addictions or linger- In addition to the penance ing resentment or grief. And yet, services that will be scheduled in how wonderful it is to be freed parishes some time during the from these chains. 40-day period of atonement that The Lord is grateful for those is Lent, The Light Is On For You, who seek reconciliation with a 14-county initiative, will take Him, which is why a particularly place from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, special invitation is extended for March 14. Eighty of the 81 par- everyone to take advantage of ishes in the diocese will partici- The Light Is On For You. After pate, with the exception of St. all, this is the time for a New Pius X in Granger, due to parish Evangelization, for proclaiming construction. During this time, glad tidings anew. Jesus tells us, churches throughout the diocese “Come to me, all you who labor will be available in the parishes home as well. will be open and prepared to and are burdened, and I will give for anyone unsure of how to par- Those who wish to obtain receive those who either wish to you rest” (Mt 11:28) — which ticipate in the sacrament. the sacrament on March 14 but make a confession or sit in quiet is the very essence of the Good All Catholics within the require special assistance to do so reflection. News. Within the sacrament, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South should contact Mary Glowaski of For many Catholics, both Jesus, the most merciful, loving, Bend are encouraged to renew the Secretariat for Evangelization those brought up in the church forgiving God will be waiting. their relationship with the Lord at [email protected] and those formerly of Protestant Guides on how to make a by participating in The Light Is or 260-399-1458. or non-Christian faiths, the good confession, examinations On For You, by going to confes- sacrament of reconciliation can of conscience and prayers used sion and by reaching out and Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/light seem a bit frightening. For some during the Rite of Reconciliation inviting others to come back for additional resources. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 19, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Prayer in the morning, at night and at meals Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. 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Rhoades WASHINGTON (CNS) — Christians and all people in the Middle East need the solidarity of the U.S. Catholic Church, said Sunday, February 19: 9:45 a.m. — Mass, Saint Paul’s Senior the chairmen of three committees Living Community, South Bend of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Sunday, February 19: 5 p.m. — Mass and Dinner with Bishops and the head of the “Communion and Liberation” Members, Notre Dame Our Mother Catholic Relief Services board. Chapel, Coleman-Morse Building, Notre Dame “A concern for our Christian Wednesday, February 22: 12:30 p.m. — Meeting of Diocesan brethren is inclusive and does not Finance Council, Holiday Express Inn, Warsaw exclude a concern for all the peo- Thursday, February 23: 5:15 p.m. — Mass, “Under Caesar’s ples of the region who suffer vio- Sword” Program, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame lence and persecution, both minori- Saturday, February 25: 5 p.m. — Mass, Cathedral of the ties and majorities, both Muslims Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne and Christians,” said a Feb. 10 statement from the four bishops. “To focus attention on the ings of a recent USCCB delega- They urged the U.S. to encour- plight of Christians and other tion to Iraq, which confirmed age the Iraqi government and minorities is not to ignore the that Christians, Yezidis, Shiite the regional government in Irbil, suffering of others,” the state- Muslims and other minorities Iraq, to “strengthen the rule of ment said. “Rather, by focusing had experienced genocide at the law based on equal citizenship on the most vulnerable members hands of the Islamic State group. and ensure the protection of all.” of society, we strengthen the “It is important for Syrians and U.S. aid should assist local entire fabric of society to protect Iraqis of all faiths to recognize and national efforts to improve the rights of all.” this as genocide, for that recogni- policing and the court system The group consisted of tion is a way to help everyone and encourage local self-gover- Archbishop William E. Lori of come to grips with what is hap- nance, the bishops said. Similar Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Hoc pening and to form future genera- efforts are needed in Syria as Committee for Religious Liberty; tions that will reject any ideology well, they said. Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, that leads to genocidal acts and The U.S. also can provide N.M., chairman of the Committee other atrocities,” the bishops said “generous” humanitarian and on International Justice and Peace; in their statement. development assistance to refu- Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, The bishops called on gees, displaced people and Iraqi Texas, chairman of the Committee CNS photo/Mohammed Badra, EPA Americans to accept “our and Syrian communities as they on Migration; and Bishop Gregory The damaged entrance of St. Mary’s Church is seen in 2016 in Damascus, nation’s fair share” of vulnerable rebuild, the statement said. Such J. Mansour of the Eparchy of St. Syria. Christians and all people in the Middle East need the solidarity of families, regardless of religion funding can be directed in part to Maron of Brooklyn, N.Y., chair- the U.S. Catholic Church, said the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. and ethnicity, for resettlement as “trusted faith-based nongovern- man of the board of Catholic Relief Conference of Catholic Bishops and the head of the Catholic Relief Services refugees. They called for special mental agencies” such as Catholic Services. board. consideration of the victims of Relief Services and local Caritas The group pointed to the find- genocide and other violence. agencies, the bishops said. Latin patriarchate: New law governing lands poses ‘serious consequences’ BY JUDITH SUDILOVSKY ation of the illegal outpost of “Settlement expansion on Amona in the West Bank. The occupied Palestinian lands Feb. 1-2 evacuation took two undermines a two-state solu- JERUSALEM (CNS) — The Latin days and was first ordered by the tion, destroying the homes and Patriarchate of Jerusalem warned Israeli Supreme Court in 2014, the livelihoods of Palestinians of “serious consequences” from a but repeatedly had been pushed as well as the long-term security new law that allows the govern- back because of legal appeals, and future of Israelis,” Bishop ment to seize private Palestinian until a final deadline of Feb. 8 Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, N.M., lands where unauthorized Israeli was set in December. wrote Feb. 1. settlements have been built. The outpost consisted of Bishop Cantu also reminded “Such a law undermines the mobile homes and log cabins Tillerson that 2017 marked 50 two-state solution, further elimi- and was built on privately years of “a crippling occupation” nating hopes of peace,” the patri- owned Palestinian land. Some by Israel of the West Bank, East archate said in a Feb. 8 state- settlers had lived on the land for Jerusalem and Gaza. ment. “The Latin Patriarchate 20 years. The outpost’s buildings Bishops from the U.S., Canada strongly condemns this unjust were either removed whole or and Europe who participated in and unilateral law that allows demolished. the Holy Land Coordination Jan. the de facto annexation of It is unclear whether the 14-19 said the half-century of Palestinian private land for the Palestinian owners will be per- occupation “demands action” benefit of Israeli settlements.” mitted to return to farm there and expressed opposition to “Strongly concerned about the because the land abuts another settlement construction. future of peace and justice in the Jewish settlement. “This is a scandal to which Holy Land, the Latin Patriarchate Prime Minister Benjamin we must never become accus- calls on leaders to take decisive Netanyahu has promised to tomed,” said the group of 12 decisions in favor of peace, found a new settlement for the CNS photo/Jim Hollander, EPA prelates, including Bishop Cantu, justice and dignity for all,” the Amona evacuees on nearby land. Heavy equipment is seen as workers clear an area for the construction of after their visit. statement said. The Ha’aretz newspa- a new home Feb. 7 in the Israeli settlement of Shilo, West Bank. The Latin “This de facto annexation The Israeli Knesset passed the per reported that a group of Patriarchate of Jerusalem warned of “serious consequences” from a new law of land not only undermines law Feb. 6. It will affect settle- Palestinian civil and human that allows the government to seize private Palestinian lands where unau- the rights of Palestinians in ments or outposts built in “good rights organizations filed an thorized Israeli settlements have been built. areas such as Hebron and East faith” or on instructions of the appeal against the new law with Jerusalem but, as the U.N. government and will deem those the Supreme Court. recently recognized, also imperils lands as government property. U.S. and European church The chairman of the told U.S. Secretary of State Rex the chance of peace,” the state- The legislation was quickly leaders have spoken out against U.S. bishops’ Committee on Tillerson that the settlements ment said. passed in the wake of the evacu- the settlements. International Justice and Peace were an obstacle to peace. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 19, 2017 Bishop appoints new director of Stewardship and Development

BY CLAIRE KENNEY oversaw the development and that stewardship is an important funding strategy for the con- expression of our Catholic faith, struction of the new high school. and hopefully I can help the eff Boetticher, former director He coordinated the $38 million pastors of our diocese harvest of school financial assistance capital campaign for the project the resources necessary to fulfill Jprograms for the Diocese of and was integral to both the their visions for their individual Fort Wayne-South Bend, has project’s management and com- parishes. “I’m looking forward to been appointed by Bishop Kevin pletion of the new campus in just the new role and the new chal- C. Rhoades to serve as director of 18 months. lenges of this position,” he said. the Secretariat for Stewardship “The $38 million Forward in In his role, Boetticher will and Development. Boetticher’s Faith Campaign at Saint Joseph oversee major gifts for the dio- professional background includes High School was the most cese, continue to cultivate and extensive and diverse experi- transformative experience of my solicit Scholarship Granting ence in Catholic education. In career,” Boetticher said in an Organization of Northeast the past, he served as director interview with Today’s Catholic. Indiana scholarship gifts, of Development and Alumni He went on to say that the work to strengthen funding for Relations and chief advance- success of the project demon- seminarian education and grow ment officer for Saint Joseph strated that seemingly impos- participation in the Annual High School in South Bend, sible tasks can be accomplished Bishop’s Appeal. He joins the associate director of the Alliance through prayer, persistence JEFF BOETTICHER directors of the Secretariat for for Catholic Education Office and proper planning. He also Catholic Education, Secretariat of Educational Outreach at the expressed gratitude for the les- Bend in 2010. Boetticher said ued and strengthened,” he com- for Evangelization and Special University of Notre Dame, and sons learned and friendships that the previous director of the mented. Ministries, Secretariat for assistant principal of Curriculum formed through the experience. secretariat was part of his inspi- Boetticher also considers the Communications and Secretariat and Administration at Loyola The Secretariat for ration in accepting the job. position a vocation and a way to for Administrative Services, all of College Preparatory High School Stewardship and Development is “…I have a great respect and give back to his diocese. whom operate under the direc- in Shreveport, La. a relatively new secretariat, cre- admiration for Harry Verhiley, “I view this position as a won- tion of the vicar general, Msgr. While serving as chief ated by Bishop Rhoades shortly who previously had this position, derful avenue to more fully serve Robert Schulte, and Bishop advancement officer at Saint after his installation as bishop of and I wanted to make sure his Bishop Rhoades, our diocese, Rhoades. Joseph High School, Boetticher the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South legacy of good work was contin- and the Lord,” he said. “I believe

Step into the lives of Christian families, refugees & Couple donates Ethiopian religious manuscripts to Catholic University leaders facing persecution around the world. BY MARK PATTISON languages and literature at Ethiopian Judaism, but “when he How do they respond? How will you? Catholic University. What makes realized how few were available, them rare, he added, is that such he started collecting books from WASHINGTON (CNS) — A mas- texts are rarely seen outside Ethiopian Christianity and Islam.” sive donation of Ethiopian Ethiopia and that the East African Although modern bookbind- religious manuscripts to The nation’s rainy season often ren- ing techniques exist in Ethiopia, Catholic University of America ders the books and scrolls unus- the nation’s religious leaders still in Washington makes the school able or illegible after repeated use. greatly prefer to use handmade one of the largest holders of such That so many texts — most of books. Their makers use the texts outside Ethiopia. which date back to the 18th and skins of sheep, goats and cattle The value of the donation, by 19th centuries, with a few even to make the books; even the Gerald and Barbara Weiner of older — still survive, and in a “parchment” pages come from Chicago, is estimated to be more usable condition, he told Catholic these animal hides. than $1 million. The collection News Service, is “amazing.” Each book’s contents also includes more than 215 Islamic “Every one of them is a trea- must be written by hand with manuscripts, 125 Christian sure,” Butts said. ink. Frequently, there are illus- manuscripts, and 350 so-called The donation makes Catholic trations in the books — and defi- “magic” scrolls with prayers to University the holder of the fifth nitely on the scrolls — making protect the owner or reader from largest collection of Ethiopian the production of even one book particular illnesses. Christian manuscripts in the a prolonged and relatively costly What makes the manuscripts United States, and the largest venture. valuable is that they’re hand- collection outside of Ethiopia. Butts told CNS that the made, according to Aaron Butts, Butts said Gerald Weiner had Weiners wanted to make sure the Thur., Feb. 23, 2017 | University of Notre Dame an assistant professor of Semitic hoped to collect holy books from recipient of the gift would be able to provide access to the collec- tion. Catholic University will be Mass for Persecuted Christians able to provide not only scholars and students with access, but 5:15 PM | Basilica of the Sacred Heart Celebration Choir also Washington’s Ethiopian- Celebrant: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades American community. of the University of Notre Dame The donated books and scrolls are still being assessed for their Documentary Film Screening relative durability after two or will sing at Mass three centuries. When the assess- 6:00 PM | Washington Hall celebrated by ment is complete, which Butts Introduction: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades hopes will be sometime in the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spring, Catholic University will Reception to follow hosted by the invite the Weiners to attend a Saturday, February 25, 2017 reception marking the donation. The Washington area is rivaled only by the much larger Los Angeles metropolitan area Cathedral of the for the size of its Ethiopian com- munity. There is a particular concentration of Ethiopian res- Immaculate Conception taurants and shops — includ- ing an Ethiopian evangelical Fort Wayne church — along the border of Washington with the suburb of 5:00 PM Silver Spring, Md., and many More information and a lm trailer can be found at http://bit.ly/UCS lm Ethiopian-American men make their living as taxi drivers. February 19, 2017 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Lawmakers consider adding abortion reversal pill to Indiana’s informed consent law

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana informed of the risks as well Testifying in support of HS Sams’ when she called the hot- House committee heard a bill to as options should she wish to 1128, Francis, who is president line to reverse her abortion. expand Indiana’s laws regarding reconsider her decision. “It gives INDIANA of the American Association The Abortion Reversal Pill informed consent for abortion to the mother an opportunity to of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Network reports there have been include information on nonsurgi- save her child,” said Tebbe. CATHOLIC Gynecologists, said that giving 300 successful births after using cal, chemical abortion reversal. Bacon, who works as a respi- a large dose of progesterone the reversal procedure. These The Indiana Catholic Conference ratory therapist, said he learned CONFERENCE can allow a woman who has documented abortion pill rever- supports the measure. about the abortion pill reversal initiated the first round of pro- sal cases are expected to be pub- House for chemical abortion when he BRIGID CURTIS AYER gesterone blockers to induce an lished in a medical journal in the Bill 1128, met Christina Francis, an obste- abortion to be reversed. She said near future by George Delgado, a authored by trician and gynecologist in Fort the use of progesterone to pre- family practice physician in San Rep. Ron Bacon, Wayne while attending a medi- ately surfing the web for a sup- vent miscarriage is safe and well Diego who also serves as medi- R-Chandler, cal seminar. Bacon said, “If a port group to help with her emo- documented. The first recorded cal director for the Culture of Life would require woman changes her mind, there tional breakdown, and stumbled successful abortion pill reversal Family Services. the Indiana is a chance to reverse it.” across the abortion reversal pill. was documented in 2006. The Tebbe said he expects the bill Department A medical or chemical abor- Sams said, “I found reversal reversal procedure is 70 percent to pass the House panel and of Health to REP. RON tion is a nonsurgical, drug- help by accident. That informa- successful and does not increase move the House floor for approv- develop a form BACON induced form of abortion with a tion should be provided to every- the incidence of birth defects. al by the end of February. that provides two-step process. The expectant one who takes the abortion pill, Francis said the more women are women infor- mother takes pills containing because we’re the ones that have aware of this option the more mation about an abortion pill Mifepristone (RU-486) and later to live with the consequences of success stories there will be. reversal procedure. The form takes Misoprostol, or Cytotec, our actions.” Sams successfully Casey Reising, who described would have to list websites and to end the life of the baby. The reversed her abortion using the herself as a “womb to tomb” telephone numbers that could first drug, Mifepristone, acts as a APR method and is the mother of family practice physician of provide more information on the progesterone blocker and causes a healthy, 17-month-old boy. Magnificat Family Medicine in potential reversal as well as the a miscarriage. The second drug, Patricia Stauffer, vice presi- Indianapolis, testified in sup- names of local medical profes- Misoprostol, causes the woman dent of public policy for Planned port of the bill. Reisling said she sionals who could aid in the to have contractions to expel Parenthood of Indiana and is the only full-time physician procedure. the baby. To reverse a chemi- Kentucky testified in opposition trained in NaProTechnology in The measure was heard cal abortion, a woman is given to the bill saying the bill was Indianapolis and she has treated before the House Public Policy progesterone to counteract the unnecessary and it only “seeks three patients with APR. Natural The ICC offers several resources to Committee, Feb. 8, and chair- progesterone-blocking first drug. to stigmatize a woman seeking Procreative Technology, also stay up to date with legislative man of the panel Rep. Benjamin Current abortion pill reversal is abortion.” called NaProTechnology, is a action reports, review posi- Smaltz, R-Auburn, said he would successful only after the first Katherine McHugh, a practic- new women’s health science that tion papers or join the Indiana hold the bill to give panel mem- drug is taken. ing obstetrician and gynecologist monitors and maintains a wom- Catholic Action Network. As a bers an opportunity to get their Testifying in support of the in Indianapolis with Indiana an’s reproductive health and part of its 50-year anniversary, pending questions answered. bill, Ashley Sams of Indianapolis University Health, testified in gynecological health. Reising the ICC produced videos to Glenn Tebbe, executive direc- choked back tears and stopped opposition to the bill, saying said she is one of many NaPro- explain the role and importance tor for the Indiana Catholic several times to compose herself. she wanted to make a “simple trained physicians who assist of its involvement in public Conference, testified in support Shortly after taking the first point.” She said, “This is not patients that call into the APR policy making. Visit www.indi- of the bill, saying the measure round of abortion pills, Sams vetted science, and it’s not good reversal hotline. Reising treated anacc.org. would strengthen Indiana’s felt guilt and panic. 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They called it “essential endorsement of parental school legislation protecting the funda- choice could present a “huge oppor- mental rights of health care pro- tunity” for Catholic school par- viders ... to ensure that those pro- ents, the president of the National viding much-needed health care Catholic Educational Association and health coverage can continue told a group of Catholic high to do so without being forced by school teachers in San Francisco. government to help destroy inno- “This could be a huge opportu- cent unborn children.” The two nity for parents wanting to choose prelates made the plea in a joint the right school for their chil- letter dated Feb. 8 and released dren,” Thomas Burnford, NCEA Feb. 10 by the USCCB. Cardinal president, told participants at the Dolan is chairman of the bishops’ Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities annual high school teachers’ con- and Archbishop Lori is chair- sortium Feb. 3. “Whatever your man of the Ad Hoc Committee for politics, the current administra- Religious Liberty. In the Senate, tion proclaims some understand- the Conscience Protection Act of ing or belief in support of school 2017 is known as S. 301, and in choice,” Burnford said in his the other chamber it is H.R. 644. talk at Archbishop Riordan High The companion bills would pro- School. In his remarks, he did not vide legal protection to doctors, mention President Donald Trump nurses, hospitals and all health directly, saying in later comments care providers who choose not to he did not want to politicize the provide abortions as part of their subject of parental choice. His health care practice. In the House, speech was given four days before Republican Reps. Diane Black of Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Tennessee and Jeff Fortenberry of Senate as the nation’s education Nebraska introduced the measure secretary. DeVos, former chairman Jan. 24. Republican Sen. James of the American Federation for Lankford of Oklahoma sponsored Children, a school choice advocacy CNS/Paul Haring it in the Senate Feb. 3 and it now group, has long been an advocate has at least 16 co-sponsors. A statue of Mary is seen outside St. James Church in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, of school choice. She told the sena- tors during her confirmation hear- in this Feb. 26, 2011, file photo. Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Henryk Hoser ing: “Parents no longer believe Russia’s Catholics of Warsaw-Praga, Poland, as his special envoy to Medjugorje, the site of alleged Marian that a one-size-fits-all model of ponder ‘historic lessons’ learning fits the needs of every apparitions. A Vatican statement said his role would be to study the pastoral situation in child.” on anniversary Medjugorje. WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — As Rev. King’s words still preparations get underway for resonate, say church this year’s 100th anniversary of creation.” Jonas saw situa- of the Russian Revolution, the Colombian nun Vatican official speaks tions “where clearly our decisions leaders country’s small Catholic Church kidnapped in Mali at U.S. bishops’ must be based on much more HOUSTON (CNS) — At a time is keeping a low profile. However, than mechanistic technological because some Russian Catholics when the nation is politically VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mali bioethics conference and economic analysis,” he said. divided, the Rev. Martin Luther support the policies of President security forces arrested two The text of Archbishop Paglia’s Vladimir Putin, the church is DALLAS (CNS) — The head of the King Jr.’s legacy of seeking peace suspects who they believe were remarks were made available on between races has particular res- looking to remain neutral and involved in the kidnapping of a Pontifical Council for Life urged the Vatican Radio website. focus on prayer services and dis- the U.S. bishops to stress the onance. “I believe Dr. King’s mes- Colombian nun Feb. 7 in south- sage of tolerance, human dignity cussions of the church’s history ern Mali. Sister Gloria Cecilia human dimension that is under of the last century. “Although threat of being ignored in the Don’t dialogue with and peace is just as meaningful Narvaez Argoti, 56, a member and necessary today as it was we won’t be commemorating the of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary continued search for technologi- revolution, our church commu- cal progress. “New technologies, the devil, pope says in the 1950s and 1960s,” said Immaculate, was taken by armed Deacon Leonard Lockett, vicar nities will naturally reflect on men in Karangasso village near by reason of the satisfaction they VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Satan what happened,” said Msgr. Igor bring, their complexity, and their is a liar and a cheat who prom- for Catholics of African descent the Burkina Faso border, accord- for the Archdiocese of Galveston- Kovalevsky, secretary-general ing to Fides, the news agency great efficiency have become the ises people everything then leaves of the Russian bishops’ confer- touchstone by which today’s ethi- them with nothing, Pope Francis Houston. “We find ourselves at of the Congregation for the this hour in a nation of unrest ence. “We’ll pray for Russia, and Evangelization of Peoples. Around cal challenges are judged,” said said at his early morning Mass. In for all those who died for their Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia Feb. 6 his homily Feb. 10, Pope Francis and the wonderment and beauty 9 p.m. a group of armed men of Dr. King’s message is that faith during those dreadful years. broke into the parish, grabbed in Dallas, where the bishops were contrasted the way Eve interacted But the Catholic faithful hold gathered for their 26th workshop with the serpent in the garden of it transcends time,” the deacon Sister Narvaez and took off in an said. “Dr. King reminded us over various political views, so the ambulance that belonged to the on bioethical issues. “The prom- Eden and the way Jesus reacted church won’t try to promote any ise of a longer life, and even of to the devil after spending 40 and over during his ministry that church. The news agency Agence we are all created in the image one position,” he said. Russia’s France-Presse reported Feb. 8 immortality is the most convinc- days in the desert. With Eve, observance will include the 1917 ing argument that technological “the father of lies” demonstrates and likeness of God and therefore that a security source said the share in a sacred brotherhood overthrow of Czar Nicholas II, two suspects were stopped while society can offer,” Archbishop how he is a specialist in tricking which occurred in March under Paglia said, adding the rhetori- people, the pope said. First, he and sisterhood.” Deacon Lockett heading toward Burkina Faso in said that as citizens of this nation the country’s modern calendar, the ambulance. “The abductors cal question, “Why should we makes her feel comfortable, then and the seizure of power by turn down the possibility of over- he begins a dialogue with her, — not just citizens of African initially threw her into the ambu- descent, but all citizens regard- Bolsheviks under Vladimir Lenin lance of the church, which led to coming all limits that technology leading her “step by step” where the following November, which offers?” Archbishop Paglia cited he wants her to go. “He’s a trick- less of one’s race, creed or politi- their arrest,” the source stated. cal philosophy — must learn to ended hopes of democratic rule. A church worker told AFP that 20th-century philosopher Hans ster,” the pope said. “He promises Jonas, who fled Germany shortly you everything and leaves you live every day of the year as if Sister Narvaez was one of four it was Martin Luther King Day, nuns living in Karangasso. The after the Nazis took power in naked,” like he left Adam and 1933, whose writings “influenced Eve. Jesus, on the other hand, which is observed every January. worker also stated that she was This year the King federal holiday the only one abducted. the development of our aware- does not enter into a dialogue ness today that we are stewards was Jan. 16. February 19, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 at the Our Lady, Mother of Mercy The work of the church: Chapel, 2730 E Northport Rd. Near East and beyond Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Lenten dinner of soup, bread and water SOUTH BEND — Christopher at 6 p.m., talk at 7 p.m. Graphic Kennedy and Norma Intriago of ROUND THE IOCESE content: May not be suitable for the Catholic Near East Welfare A D young children. Tickets are free Association will speak at St. Jude but seating is limited. Register by Parish on March 13, to discuss calling 260-303-4990. Free will the work of their organization and donation will be accepted. the current plight of Christians in the Near East. The event will be Quiz Bowl champions held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Forever Learning Keller Room after the 5:30 Mass. course on pilgrimage RSVP to 574-291-0570, Ext. 308 or [email protected] to help announced plan refreshment needs. SOUTH BEND — Forever Learning Institute is offering a course about Catholic Charities pilgrimages. This class is for any- one who just wants to know more offers citizenship about this or any other pilgrim- classes age and those interested in either walking or biking the Camino de FORT WAYNE — Catholic Charities Santiago in Spain. Those who is now registering individuals to have gone on the Camino and participate in citizenship classes want to share their experiences that will take place over eight are also invited to attend. This weeks and are structured to help course will review and discuss individuals understand and pre- the history of the Camino deSan- pare to take the test to become tiago with movies, books, photos, U.S. citizens. Classes will be held videos, blogs and documentaries every Tuesday evening from 4- about the Camino. There will be 6 p.m. at the Catholic Charities conversations about the pilgrim- Fort Wayne office, 915 S. Clinton age experience discussing possible St. Registration fee is $10. To local pilgrimages. Participats will register or for more information cover the how, where, when, who contact Bertha at 260-422-5625 and why of pilgrimage and ask, ext. 282 or bspaulding@ccfwsb. Provided by Lisa Kochanowski are we all on a pilgrimage of life? org. The class facilitator is Tom The Saint Joseph High School Quiz Bowl team defended its tournament title recently by Labuzienski, who recently com- defeating Riley High School 405-125 in the semifinal and Mishawaka High School 465-50 in pleted the Camino Santiago with Presentation on the his two oldest sons. The class- sufferings of Christ the final, becoming South Bend city champions. The team swept through the league season es will be at Forever Learning and league tournament with a tally of 10-0. This is the sixth year out of the last seven that Institute in the Little Flower ROME CITY — Dr. Tomas Parish Center on North Ironwood McGovern, a Fort Wayne phy- the team has finished undefeated. Team members will try for their fifth consecutive state title Drive, Thursday mornings from sician, will use the Shroud of on April 22 at Ancilla College. Pictured in the front row, from left to right are team members 9-9:50 a.m., March 9 to May 11. Turin as a guide to the wounds To register visit www.forever- of Christ and speak to the death Ryan Farrisee, Reed Oei, Tomas Aguilar-Fraga and Ashley Decker. In the back row are mod- learninginstitute.org or call 574- process from medical view point 282-1901. of view on Thursday, March 9, erator Ben Dillon and team members Michael Hall, Jacob White, Gus Desch and Ben Culver. Gifts for wedding couples Marian Light of Learning nominee is parishioner’s legacy BY MARIAM SCHMITZ involved at the surprise to receive them at the beginning.” rehearsal dinner, and since they According to were both new to the Catholic bout 200 newlywed his daughter, faith, it held special meaning. couples in the Diocese of Pat Beckman, “It was definitely a blessing, AFort Wayne-South Bend he felt strongly something that we were able to have received a special gift about the bring home and share with our from their parish as they start- project. She family and enjoy,” she said. ed their married life together: NORBERT remembered The project was initially a Bible and a crucifix. Couples SAUTER him saying, funded from a Christmas card who marry at either Queen of “There’s not a sale. When those funds ran Angels or Most Precious Blood more wonderful out, Sauter approached the parishes in Fort Wayne receive way to start your marriage than Queen of Angels/Most Precious the gift set as a special memory to have your first wedding gift Blood Knights of Columbus of their wedding day that also given to you by the church and Council 11043 for assistance. serves as reminders of God’s it being a Bible and crucifix.” They agreed to help. Grand love and promises throughout She also says that her father Knight Tom Schall remembered their marriage. never wanted any recognition Sauter’s enthusiasm about the The project was the idea of for his works, and added that project, and the council contin- Queen of Angels parishioner “he just wanted to do the right ues to provide assistance. Provided by Linda Waltz and Knights of Columbus mem- thing and go from there.” To help keep the Bible and ber Norbert Sauter, who passed One of the newlywed couples crucifix program going, dona- Ken Andrzejewski, a science teacher at Marian High School, away in December. In an email who received the gift set was tions can be sent to: Knights Mishawaka, received the school’s 2017 Light of Learning Sauter sent in July, he wrote: Shalei and Adam Beckman. of Columbus Council 11043, “Since 2007, Most Precious Adam is Sauter’s grandson. 1515 Barthold St, Fort Wayne, nomination, but due to a presentation at a science conven- Blood has distributed 123 sets When Adam and Shalei were IN 46808. For further informa- tion, was unable to attend the South Bend Area Light of to newlyweds and Queen of married at Most Precious Blood, tion, send an email to gk@ Angels has distributed 72 sets they received the two gifts from kofc11043.org. Learning Luncheon sponsored by Quality Dining on Feb. for a total of 195 sets. That the pastor, who also blessed impresses even me, and I was both items. Shalei said it was a 2. He is pictured with Marian High School Principal Mark Kirzeder during a school recognition of his nomination. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2017 Sister Helen Alford to explore the purpose of business Feb. 28

BY PATRICK MURPHY Kevin C. Rhoades, followed by enable them to grow in their a Mardi Gras breakfast. Sister mastery — rather than just giv- Alford will begin speaking at ing them financial incentives to n international voice for 7:45 a.m., and a question-and- do better. ethics and social justice in answer session will conclude at The whole idea of “shared Athe workplace is coming to 8:45 a.m. value,” as presented by Michael Fort Wayne as part of the Servus Tickets are $10 in advance, Porter and Mark Kramer from Omnium Lecture series at the $15 at the door. Tables may be Harvard Business School, is a University of Saint Francis. purchased in advance for $80 kind of simplified version of Sister Helen Alford, who and corporate sponsorships are the way Catholic social thought worked for Michelin Tire, British available. Information is avail- is concerned about the com- Aerospace and other European able through Dr. Lance Richey, mon good, she said. “So I really companies before becoming a dean of the USF School of Liberal encourage Catholic business peo- Dominican nun, will be the fea- Arts and Sciences, at (260) 399- ple in the U.S. to study Catholic tured speaker at the fifth install- 8122 or [email protected]. social thought and to start ment of the series, which will be Sister Alford’s address is thinking practically about how it presented at the downtown cam- titled, “Have You been served? could be put into practice in their pus on Feb. 28, the day before Human Dignity, the Common own businesses.” Ash Wednesday. Good and the Purpose of Sister Alford considers Sister Alford is a professor Business.” The topic is part of Catholic social thought as a of economics and ethics at the her life’s work, she said, dur- Provided by Dr. Lance Richey house’s foundation that supports prestigious Pontifical University ing a recent interview with Economics expert and Dominican Sister Helen Alford presents the upcoming the entire structure. “A business in Rome, and an advisor to the Today’s Catholic. It examines Servus Omnium lecture at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. She isn’t just about profits for stock- United Kingdom’s blueprint for the role and impact of ethics will explore the intersection of business, profit and the common good. holders,” she noted — a point on Better Business, a consortium of and Christian social thought in which she intends to elaborate. economic and intellectual leaders the field of management, espe- its purpose in some, perhaps 2009 — the most serious since Sister Alford enjoyed her time who about a decade ago came cially as it regards Catholic social imperfect, way is to make a spe- the Great Depression, in the view in the word of business, which together to explore how business teaching and sustainability. cific contribution to the common of many — there has been gen- led to her ultimate life’s work can and should operate for the She intends to focus her good. eral dissatisfaction with business — promoting social justice and purpose of serving society for remarks on the purpose of busi- “Catholic social thought can and a loss of trust, especially ethics as a Dominican nun. She mutual benefit — with profit as ness and what makes it work. help us be more realistic in the in the financial sector. There had occasionally thought about a vital outcome. She has writ- “Too often business leaders business world,” she added. has also been a call for tougher becoming a nun earlier in life, ten several books, including confuse specific business goals Profit can only be attained, she government regulations. But but didn’t decide to enter the sis- “Managing As If Faith Mattered” — like making a profit — with then pointed out, because the more stringent regulations could terhood until the early 1990s. with Michael Naughton of the purpose of business,” she business’ purpose in some way make things worse, Sister Alford “I couldn’t see it at the time, Marquette University. said. “While generating profit is to make a specific contribution insists. “If we are to rebuild trust but God was calling me. Looking The event will begin at 7 a.m. may be one of the goals of busi- to the common good. in business, business needs a back, I can see I was being lead with a blessing from Bishop ness, it can only do this because After the economic crisis of purpose that genuinely contrib- in this direction — the good Lord utes to society’s good.” was preparing me.” Incorporating Catholic social The USF Servus Omnium thought into business is not series initiated in 2013; “Servus New gender policy won’t affect Catholic only a good and proper thing to Omnium” is Latin for “Servant do, she believes, it also brings a of All,” according to Dr. Lance significant competitive advan- Richey, spokesperson for the Scouting units, says committee tage. Catholic social thought is a series. St. Francis of Assisi, in a more advanced form of what is letter to his brotherhood, called IRVING, Texas (CNS) — The Boy Committee on Scouting, and beliefs,” Surbaugh said. being discussed in major busi- himself the “servant of all,” Scouts of America’s new policy Father Kevin M. Smith, a priest Those beliefs, he said, are ness schools, she said, and what explained Richey, which embod- to accept members based on of the Diocese of Rockville based on the Scout Oath, which is needed is the involvement of ied the Franciscan ideal of ser- their gender identity will have no Centre, N.Y., who is national begins “with duty to God,” and people in decision-making to vant leadership. impact on Scouting units spon- chaplain of Catholic Scouting. the Scout Law, which ends” with sored by the Catholic Church, The statement was approved by a Scout’s obligation to be rever- said the National Catholic Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of ent.” Catholic Charities receives $532,507 grant Committee on Scouting. Charleston, S.C., who is the epis- In a separate statement The Boy Scouts announced copal liaison between Catholic emailed Feb. 7 to Catholic News atholic Charities of the grant since 2003. Senior Service Jan. 30 that effective immedi- Scouting and the U.S. Conference Service, Effie Delimarkos, the Diocese of Fort Wayne- America is the second-largest ately, the Texas-based organiza- of Catholic Bishops. Boy Scouts’ director of commu- CSouth Bend announced sponsor of SCSEP, after a national tion will determine membership In announcing the member- nications, reiterated that “we Feb. 8 that it was awarded a grant competition held this year. eligibility for Cub Scouts and Boy ship change, Michael Surbaugh, will accept and register youth in grant of $532,507 from Senior “This program delivers a Scouts on a youth’s gender iden- chief Scout executive, said the the Cub and Boy Scout programs Service America Inc. Almost 90 triple win for older adults and tity as indicated on the member- organization has been “chal- based on the gender identity percent of this grant — origi- the whole community,” said Jen ship application. Previously, the lenged by a very complex topic indicated on the application. Our nally from the U.S. Department Zamaites, SCSEP program super- policy based eligibility on the — the issue of gender identity.” organization’s local councils will of Labor — will provide tem- visor for Catholic Charities. “First, gender indicated on a youth’s “After weeks of significant con- help find units that can provide porary employment to at least SCSEP participants are helping birth certificate. versations” at all levels of the for the best interest of the child.” 102 low-income older adults more than 30 local community, The change in policy “has Scouting organization, he said, The organization did not say living in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, faith-based, and public agencies no impact on the operation and officials decided a birth certifi- if a specific case had prompted Huntington, Wabash and carry out their mission. Second, program delivery of Scouting cate is no longer sufficient for the policy change, but another Whitley Counties. These older older workers are receiving on- program(s) in Catholic-chartered determining eligibility for par- spokesperson told CNS that Boy adults will participate in the the-job training to enhance their units,” said a Feb. 4 statement ticipating in Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts’ “approach to gender Senior Community Service skills. And third, older workers issued by the Catholic Scouting Scouts. identity was no longer sufficient Employment Program, a major are keeping healthy by remain- committee. “We’ve taken the opportu- as communities are now inter- program of the Older Americans ing connected and not isolated in “Scouting serves the Catholic nity to evaluate and update our preting gender identity differ- Act. SCSEP is the only federal their community.” Church through the charter con- approach,” he said in a video ently.” government program mandated “Many low-income older cept, which is similar to a fran- message posted online. “I hope Sparks and Father Smith said to assist unemployed older adults want and need paid chise,” it said. “The units char- you’ll join with me in embracing in their statement: “Scouting’s adults seeking to rejoin the work, said Donna Satterthwaite, tered to a Catholic institution are the opportunity to bring Scouting chartered organizations have the workforce by working in their Senior Service America director owned by that organization. The to more families and children right to uphold their own moral community. of Employment Services. “By BSA has stipulated that religious who can benefit from what our standards within the units they “We are very pleased to con- serving their community, older partners will continue to have organization has to offer.” charter. The teachings of the tinue our support of the Catholic workers receive renewed skills the right to make decisions for “This is an area that we Catholic Church are upheld.” Charities of Fort Wayne-South as well as renewed hope, know- their units based on their reli- will continue to thoughtfully About 70 percent of Boy Bend for the 13th consecutive ing that they are not forgotten. gious beliefs.” evaluate to bring the benefits Scout troops are run by faith- year,” said Tony Sarmiento, der Hoosiers are fortunate to be The statement was signed by of Scouting to the greatest based groups. Senior Service America execu- given the opportunity through George S. Sparks, national chair- number of youth possible all tive director. Catholic Charities SCSEP and the dedicated staff of man of the National Catholic while remaining true to our core has received this annual SCSEP Catholic Charities.” February 19, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 We are privileged to serve you …

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BY DEB WAGNER ish grounds there is a small, old cemetery of about 600 graves. Eight priests are among those t. Aloysius buried there. Four of them, all Parish in former pastors of St. Aloysius SYoder has Parish, are located around the been a pillar of large cross in the center of the the small, rural cemetery. Father Koerdt, the first community for resident pastor, is also buried in the nearly 160 the cemetery, as well as approxi- years. In 1858 mately 50 veterans of the U.S. Bishop John MSGR. BRUCE military. Today’s Catholic archive photo Henry Luers, PIECHOCKI Many priests and sisters have In the rural community of Yoder, the first bishop served the parish over the years. of the Diocese The parish and school have pro- located just south of Fort Wayne, of Fort Wayne, assigned a priest vided a nurturing environment lies the thriving parish of St. to help the Catholic families that led 11 young men to join Aloysius. of the area commonly known the priesthood and 10 young Currently, the parish is com- as Pleasant Township. Three women to join the religious acres of land were donated for prised of approximately 215 life. One such individual was families. There are 108 stu- the plot where the church was quoted in the parish’s 150th built in 1859. Seventeen years dents in grades prekindergarten Anniversary book as saying, through eighth grade currently after the church was erected “We are all better off, being Father Ferdinand Koerdt estab- enrolled in the school, whose closer to our Divine Lord, more small class sizes provide great lished the school, which opened aware of our faith, better pre- Oct. 17, 1876, with 38 pupils. learning possibilities. Many pared to help others because of of the St. Aloysius students Last year marked 140 years of our association with St. Aloysius continuous Catholic education give back to their parish com- Parish.” munity by serving at Mass and in the current school building, In more recent times, the mis- which was completed in 1956 participating in various sports sion “to know Christ, meet Him activities. Some of them are with only four classrooms. in the sacraments, and evange- Additional classrooms and a also members of other organi- lize through acts of love, and zations such as Lego Club, Girl gym were added in 2001. works of mercy” remains the On the south side of the par- Scouts and ACE, which stands same at St. Aloysius. for Aerospace Connections in Saint Anne Communities Celebrates 50 years Provided by St. Aloysius Parish Students at St. Aloysius School in Yoder dressed up as their favorite saints for the Fort Wayne-area All Schools Mass last fall.

Education. The Sunday School of Religion provides children who do not attend the parish school with teachings about their Catholic faith. For the adults of the parish, St. Aloysius has one of the most active Knights of Columbus councils in the diocese. There is also a Rosary Sodality and a Pro-Life Saint Anne Communities has been a leader in healthcare committee for those who wish to become involved. throughout our community for 50 years. From Adult Day Msgr. Bruce J. Piechocki was Services to Skilled Nursing and everywhere in between, assigned St. Aloysius as pas- St. Aloysius tor seven months ago, in June. our caring staff enriches the lives of our Residents by When asked about his parish, encouraging freedom and independence while preserving 14623 Bluffton Rd. he remarked, “I have found the their dignity and uniqueness. Yoder, IN 46798-9741 people here to be very warm and www.saintaloysiusyoder.info welcoming, not only towards myself and others as well. I Grace Pointe Randallia Place Victory Noll Mass Times: have been most impressed with Sunday: 7, 9, 11 a.m. the parishioners’ willingness to 5610 Noll Avenue 1900 Randallia Drive 25 Victory Noll Drive share of their time and talent. Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Huntington Weekday: 8:30 a.m. Tue.-Sat. They regard the parish not just Saturday: 8:30 a.m.; 5:30 p.m. 260-745-7039 260-484-5555 260-224-6848 as the place where they come to Mass or send their children to Reconciliation: school; it’s part of their family Saturday 4-5 p.m. and has been for many genera- and by appointment tions.” www.saintannecommunities.org February 19, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11

In MY diocese St. Therese, Fort Wayne Allen County St. Therese parishioners minister through service

BY RON BUSCH group. The food pantry is oper- ated by volunteers of the St. church Vincent de Paul group. is more The pastor of St. Therese than Catholic Church is Father A Lawrence Teteh, CSSp. Father brick and mor- tar, and St. Teteh has been pastor since Therese is no June 21, 2011. He stated, “There exception, as are lots of rewarding things about working here in the par- one can see FATHER from the par- ish; for example, parishioners LAWRENCE always come through when we ish’s numer- TETEH, CSSP ous school need them for our school and and church church. There is a good spirit activities. St. Therese not of volunteering and the parish only offers many traditional and school render lots of service Catholic Church activities, but even to the wider community. also operates a food pantry People are welcoming, and for local families in need. The friendly. We have a strong core church and school are located group of parishioners.” in Waynedale, in the southwest That strong core group of part of Fort Wayne. parishioners includes Linda Thomas, director of religious education and RCIA activi- Parish history ties. The music ministry, led St. Therese established its by Music Director Beverly roots over 70 years ago, when Rieger, even has its own music Father Herman Schoudel was blog found at: http://music- assigned on Nov. 13, 1946, to ministrysttheresefw.blogspot. begin plans for a parish that com. And the newly formed was to be located in Waynedale. St. Therese Ringers, a group of Ron Busch chimes players, began rehearsal While the plans were under- In addition to the church and a school, a chapel is located on the grounds of St. Therese Parish — a faith community way, Mass was said for this on Feb. 1. community at the Wayne on the southwest side of Fort Wayne. Other activities have included Township School gymnasium. a Mardi Gras party for parish Eventually, in November of followed by a renovation and Kolbe in Honduras as its sister church of 518 families has a adults and a spaghetti dinner 1947, approval was given dedication the following October. parish, and coordinates parish Youth Ministry for grades 5-12, fundraisers for the School. More to purchase an Army chapel Tragedy struck the parish on activities throughout the year to Knights of Columbus Council church and school activities can located at Baer Field’s Army Feb. 24, 1950, when a fire in the benefit that parish. No. 9460, a Holy Name Society be found in the weekly parish Air Base. In January of 1948 church caused major damage. Plans for a modern church and Rosary Society, a prayer bulletin. the chapel was moved to the After extensive repairs, a second building were initiated in August Line, United for Life group, and grounds of the church and was fire in December 1970 caused of 2000 and on April 13, 2003, a St. Vincent de Paul Society THERESE, page 12 irreparable damage. Church the first Mass was celebrated in activities were moved into the the new St. Therese Church. The school building near the church. current church grounds include Masses were held in the school a school building, parish hall/ building for some 30 years until gymnasium, the church and a plans were laid for a new church rectory that is also utilized for in August 2000. parish offices. In the interim years the church dedicated a new par- ish hall/gymnasium. In April of Parish activities 1986 it adopted St. Maximilian In addition to the school, the Private Independent Pro-Life St. Therese THE GALLEY New Location Opens 2304 Lwr. Huntington Rd. Famous Fish & Seafood Fort Wayne, IN 46819-1299 April 18th! www.sttheresefw.org Chichen & Steaks • Banquet Facilities Set Sail Soon! Mass Times: We now have served over Saturday: 8 a.m., 5 p.m. Sunday: 8, 11 a.m. 3,000,000 lbs. of our (Summer 8, 10 a.m.) FAMOUS FISH! Weekday W, F - 8:45 a.m.; T, Th credofamilymedicine.com Celebrating our 38th Anniversary! - 5:30 p.m. (Summer W, F - 7:30 Call today a.m.; T, Th - 5:30 p.m.) to see us at our 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 temporary location! Reconciliation: After daily Mass; Saturday 4 p.m. www.thegalleydecatur.com Dr. Andrew J. Mullally, MD 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2017 ‘The most important thing is … that we pray.’ from the Liturgy of the Hours Suggestions for or the shortened version found integrating prayer in “Magnificat.” Another idea is praying the Act of Contrition into daily activities when going to bed, a custom he learned as a child. In his words, BY MARIAM SCHMITZ “the end of our day, like the beginning of our day, is an act of prayer. That’s what is key. The ig things are happening hinges of our day are focused on at St. Louis Besancon, a the Lord.” Bsmall church nestled in Praying Grace Before Meals New Haven’s farm country. An was also recommended. “We can adult education series titled pray before meals in spontane- “Spark Your Faith” began at the ous words or with the traditional church two years ago, and it has prayer. It is a small thing, but become a way for parishioners when done attentively and delib- Ron Busch of all ages and backgrounds to St. Therese school is proud of its hardworking honor students. erately, it helps us to cultivate an delve deeper into their Catholic awareness of God at meal time,” faith while strengthening their the bishop said. Daily Mass, parish community. under Grimm, was asked to which makes for a very short visits to the Blessed Sacrament, Once a month, with excep- novenas, litanies or praying the assume the principal duties and field trip for research and other tions made during the busy THERESE graciously assumed the difficult school projects. Stations of the Cross, are similar farming months of May-August, practices. He said there should be task. Donovan remarked, “I feel Principal Donovan stated members gather together to hear Continued from Page 11 like I am the quarterback of a that the ultimate goal at St. a dedicated time of concentrated from speakers or talk in small daily prayer for at least 15 min- great team here at St. Therese. Therese School is to develop groups — or a combination of We all work together in our new students that are faithful, utes, time which be filled however both — or perhaps something one see fit: for instance, with the situation. I think my greatest productive and responsible completely different. Previous St. Therese School reward this year is feeling like students. “We want them to be previous ideas or perhaps the speakers have included deacons, Lectio Divina (the prayerful read- St.Therese School has I have been there to help make proud to say, ‘I am a St. Therese priests and parishioners. Catholic 200 students in grades the other teachers’ jobs easier graduate,’ and we want to be ing of Scripture) or a rosary. radio host Dr. Ray Guarendi All are called to live as inten- pre-K to eight. As the only when I can. I have wanted to be proud to say, ‘They are our St. spoke at the parish this past fall. Catholic school and church in the steady face each child sees Therese graduates.’ tional disciples, he concluded. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the featured Therefore, we should ask our- Waynedale, St. Therese is a smiling at them in the morning, The addition of the attrac- speaker was Bishop Kevin C. feeder school for Bishop Luers and the last one that says good- tive and aesthetic church in selves: “Do other people see God Rhoades. at work in our lives? Do they see High School, also located on the bye in the evening.” 2003 has added a significant One of the oldest parishes in south side of Fort Wayne. Once the newer church landmark to the Waynedale and goodness and generosity, mercy the diocese, St. Louis Besancon and love in us? Can they recog- It’s difficult to talk about was constructed and Masses southwest Fort Wayne commu- has 295 families. Many of them St. Therese School without at St. Therese were no longer nity. It’s a place where parishio- nize that we are disciples of Jesus came to hear Bishop’s talk, titled Christ by the way we speak? mention of former principal held in the school, classrooms ners worship the Lord with both “How to be Catholic the other six Charles Grimm, who became were added. In fact, the school pride and a sense of purpose, St. Louis Besancon pas- days of the week.” tor, Father Ben Muhlenkamp, ill last August and passed on expanded its footprint. St. in service to God in Waynedale Daily prayer in the context of to be with our Lord. Jeanette Therese students also have the and the southwest Fort Wayne reflected upon the evening event one’s vocation was emphasized, by saying, “it’s always so nice Donovan, who taught fourth luxury of a location next to community. as well as specific ways Catholics and fifth grades for eight years the Waynedale Branch Library, to have our chief shepherd here can live as joyful disciples. The with his flock. We’re a small bishop called attention to two parish, but to have him come saints who teach “that we can really means a lot to our people. High Efficiency Windows become saints in our ordinary They see our connection with the lives, sanctifying ourselves and larger Catholic community.” the world through work, family Claire Stuerzenberger is St. life, and all daily activities;” those Louis Besancon’s youth minister saints were St. Josemaria Escriva and a junior at the University of and St. Francis de Sales. He spe- Saint Francis. She said all the cifically recommended St. Francis Spark Your Faith events, includ- de Sales’ book, “Introduction to ing Bishop’s visit, strengthen the Devout Life.” the parish family. “I like to see Bishop Rhoades noted that the different generations coming when it comes to daily prayer, together and being able to talk “one size does not fit all. The and share with one another.” Jim Bushey Je Bushey wonderful thing is that the A committee of four parishio- Catholic Church has such a rich ners — Paul Kline, Jenny Wyss, treasury of prayers, devotions, Vickie Lortie and Jan Robbins and spiritual practices. The most — organize Spark Your Faith. important thing is not how we Lortie said the events, as the pray, but that we pray.” name suggests, are “meant to be Specifically, he recommended a spark: to get people charged up prayer upon rising in the morn- so that they want to go out and ing. While priests, deacons and continue to research or read into Save on your energy bills now and let your windows pay for themselves later. religious are required to pray it on their own.” Lauds, or the Morning Prayer of Father Muhlenkamp said With the high cost of today’s cooling and heating So you save on your energy bills now, and let your the Church, from the Liturgy of the Spark Your Faith events are bills, our high efficiency vinyl windows pay for windows pay for themselves later. What a concept! the Hours, laity can also pray powerful, and he appreciates the themselves in practically no time at all! Call today for a free estimate or call store for details. Lauds. In fact, lay people have parishioners who suggested the the option to use an abbreviated And right now we’re offering Zero Percent Bushey’s will donate $50.00 to Catholic Charities idea and followed through. “I’m form that can be found in the Down and 0% Interest For One Full Year. for an order of five or more windows. just so grateful. I try to empower monthly Magnificat publica- them, and then they do amazing tion. Another option for morning things.” prayer is the Morning Offering, To see when the next Spark which Bishop said he has taped Your Faith will be, and what 260-456-1247 www.busheysfw.com to his bathroom mirror. 1701 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 its theme will be, call St. Louis He also encouraged every- Besancon parish at 260-749- one to end his or her day with Sunrooms n Room Additions n Decks n Pergolas n Interior Remodeling n Basement Finishing 4252 or visit the parish website, prayer which, again, could be www.stlouisb.org.

Today's Catholic 2016 Calendar.indd 1 9/30/15 2:13 PM February 19, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Mastodon Catholics strengthen commitment and community BY SARAH DUSTMAN Bishop to students:

ndiana University-Purdue Avoid hypocrisy in University Fort Wayne’s matters of faith ICatholic group, Mastodon Catholic, is focusing this year on ishop Kevin C. Rhoades developing community and dip- celebrated Mass at IPFW ping deeper into the faith. The Bon Tuesday, Feb. 7 for the group has also gone through Mastodon Catholic group as well changes that will help with its as other students on campus. mission, including a new name, The bishop has the custom of a new chaplain, different weekly celebrating Mass on the cam- activities and the development of pus once a year. IPFW chaplain men’s and women’s households. Father Royce Gregerson concel- Mastodon Catholic changed ebrated the Mass. its name to reach out to students The homily began with on campus differently. The previ- Bishop Rhoades telling students ous name of the group was IPFW about the importance of daily Newman Catholic Fellowship. Mass. He shared that he started Riley McCullough, president of attending daily Mass halfway Mastodon Catholic, explained through his freshman year of Photos by Sarah Dustman that someone who isn’t Catholic college and heard a calling to might not understand that “fel- The members of the Spes Unica household, a Catholic women’s house on the campus of IPFW, pray together nightly. the priesthood by his sophomore lowship” means “community.” year. The bishop added that She also said that the name vice president of Mastodon being nourished by the Eucharist Mastodon Catholic is more Catholic, said that Ave Cruz’s through attending daily Mass is straightforward. original name was Brothers of a beautiful habit. The addition of chaplain Divine Joy; however, the men The rest of the homily focused Father Royce Gregerson has decided to change the name on the Gospel reading from Mark changed the game for Mastodon because they like “the mysteri- 7:1-13, in which Jesus addressed Catholic. Father Gregerson offers ous, virile and delightful joy that the Pharisees about their hypoc- Mass on campus regularly and devotion to Christ’s cross can risy concerning God’s law. In the is present at the group’s other bring.” parable, the Pharisees chastised events. His presence, McCullough Litchfield said that the most the Apostles for eating with said, brings a high level of knowl- important event for Ave Cruz is unclean hands. According to the edge, and he talks often about his weekly Adoration at St. Jude’s law of the elders, a person of the experiences studying in Europe. Adoration Chapel. Some of their time should have washed his Along with this, Father Gregerson other events include weekly hands carefully before eating. is assigned to St. Charles “Lagers and Logos” Bible study, Jesus responded by address- Borromeo, which is only five where the men come together to ing Isaiah’s prophesy, saying, minutes from IPFW; Mastodon “encounter Christ in the gospel as “This people honors Me with Catholic is able to hold weekly well as discover the fascinating their lips, but their hearts are far events at St. Charles, providing a nuance of both Bible and beer,” from Me” (Mark 7:6). Then Jesus stability of meeting place that has and a monthly half-day retreat. told the Pharisees that they “dis- been helpful for the group. In addition, at their weekly meet- Mastodon Catholic held events ings, the men plan events, grow during the past year that focused in Christian brotherhood and on obtaining deeper information work on setting a foundation to about the Catholic faith. Some of the household community so that Where is my heart? these events include talks about Members of the Ave Cruz household, a men’s Catholic fellowship at IPFW the community may continue the pro-life and pro-marriage campus are currently looking for a permanent house at which to gather. past graduation. movements, Theology of the While Ave Cruz is thriving Where is my heart Body, drinking, drugs and church they’re working on this semes- with members and activities, they teachings. Other events included Spes Unica ter. Before establishing regular face the challenge of not having Mass on campus, the Summit in relation to God?” The women’s household, Spes activities, Spes Unica wants to a physical house. The men work Awakening conference and an get a sense of the other women around this challenge by going annual retreat at St. Felix Friary. Unica, translates from Latin into “Our Only Hope.” McCullough in their community and their to members’ apartments, dorm Among the changes, the interests. For example, if other rooms and relatives’ houses and recent establishment of a men’s said the women in the household prayed about a name and “want- women are interested in volun- communicating through group and a women’s household have teering for a pro-life cause, then messaging and email. Ave Cruz been the largest and possibly the ed something that incorporated regard God’s commandments, sisterhood.” One of the women that’s something that they’ll do also encourages its members to most crucial. Both started after together. McCullough said that meet up for a meal, to study or but cling to human tradition” the group’s campus minister came across the phrase “Spes (Mark 7:8). The bishop referred Unica,” which is part of the Latin the focus of any of their activi- play video games. Litchfield said approached her own friends and ties is to invest in the women in that this arrangement hasn’t to the Pharisees’ reaction as McCullough about the idea of phrase, “Ave Cruz, Spes Unica” “paying lip service” to God and — “Hail to the cross, our only their community. been easy, but it’s their goal to households, hoping that it would Even though Spes Unica has have a house for the next school worshipping Him superficially. help Mastodon Catholic develop hope.” The name resonated with He also said that the Pharisees the group because of how true it an established community, six year because daily interactions a deeper sense of community. of the women are graduating are important for the men to help nullified the word of God She got the idea from Ohio State is that God is their only hope. through practicing the traditions “The purpose of Spes Unica is this year, so more women are “build the bonds of brotherhood.” University’s St. Paul’s Outreach, needed. Mastodon Catholic has Litchfield stressed that Ave of the elders. which consists of a small group women helping women become The bishop then discussed better women,” McCullough said. a larger group of freshmen and Cruz needs prayers. “Ave Cruz of men or women living together sophomores currently, so there is a work of the Holy Spirit and hypocrisy in today’s world. in community to study, learn One of the ways three women in “Hypocrisy is a danger that we the household help each other is a new age of women within beyond the abilities of any of and grow together. the group. The main goal is that the brothers,” he said. He also need to avoid,” he said, stressing McCullough said that the achieve the goal is is by praying that Christians especially need to the Compline together at night. these women will get involved said that in order to reach their households will bring the with Spes Unica and that their full potential, Ave Cruz members avoid hypocrisy in their lives and Mastodon Catholic community The women have busy schedules that hypocrisy among Christians that include work and school, example will set an example for need to “lead lives of authentic together in a new way, since more women to join the house- masculinity, virtue and Christian could cause young people to school events aren’t enough for but McCullough said it’s nice to leave the faith. He asked those come home to holy women who hold in the future. charity” that will inspire other group members to bond. The men on campus. present to “examine ourselves households have already helped have holy conversations. to make sure that we’re not like Due to their schedules, the Anyone interested in finding Mastodon Catholic as a whole Ave Cruz out more about the households the Pharisees.” He also told the and have made group life fuller women haven’t been able to plan students to ponder the questions The men’s household took its at IPFW can email avecruxFW@ by instilling a deeper sense of as many regular events as they’d “Where is my heart? Where is name from the first part of the gmail.com. community. like, but it’s something that my heart in relation to God?” same phrase. Phillip Litchfield, 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2017 Journeying through the mists of memory

BY BARB SIEMINSKI divorce me if I did. Long story short, we then ended up at Trinity Church of the Nazarene hen Patti Hagadorn for 22 years; but my heart still attends Mass at St. ached to be Catholic. WTherese Catholic Church, “When I was diagnosed with Fort Wayne, she spends the hour dementia, I said again very not with her family or the other firmly, ‘I want to convert!’ To my congregants, but seated alone in surprise, Jim finally agreed and the confessional booth. let me begin RCIA classes at St. Sometimes her friend, Cindy Therese. He would drop me off Mowan, will stay with her for a there and go to Trinity and pick few minutes until Hagadorn’s me up after his own service. husband, Jim, and daughter, “I was so happy. Becoming Amy, come for her after the ser- Catholic was the best decision I vice, and take her to the altar to ever made in my entire life.” receive the Eucharist. Patti was a delight to have in For many years Patti and class, according to Cheryl Mowan, Daisy, her beloved toy apricot an RCIA catechist who had the poodle, would go for solitary gregarious woman as a student. walks through their friendly “She was so ecstatic about South Wayne neighborhood. becoming Catholic that she Today her walks with Daisy con- wanted the same joy for Jim and tinue, but her stroll has become Amy,” Cheryl remembered. “Jim plus-one: Someone must be was adamant about not being with her, lest she get lost, and interested; he was, after all, an because she has been deemed a elder in his own church. A few flight risk. In the evenings she months after Patti was received heads upstairs to the dark sanc- into the Church, Amy followed in tuary of her bedroom, where she her mother’s footsteps. Patti kept stays until morning. saying, ‘Jim will become Catholic, This, as of five years ago, too, just wait.’ Sure enough, a is the new normal of Patti year later Jim was in RCIA and Hagadorn’s life. Photos by Barb Sieminski we all rejoiced when he made his On Sept. 17, 1974, her care- St. Therese parishioners Jim and Patti Hagadorn discuss where to display their copy of Michelangelo’s beloved Pietà Profession of Faith!” free days were forever changed statue to the best advantage in their home. The Fort Wayne couple recently embraced the Catholic faith and rely on Jeanne Nes, treasurer of a by a horrific drunken driver auto- it to help them cope with the multiple physical and mental challenges that Patti faces. ministry called the Blessing Bees mobile crash that put her into a Ministry that Patti started at St. coma. Upon regaining conscious- Therese, was equally enthusias- ness, she began the tedious jour- room quickly or suffer a severe tic about the trio. ney of returning to a semblance bout of confusion and agitation “Jim is the most supportive, of her former health, which now that comes with the exodus of loving husband. He enables Patti included unwelcome side effects daylight. She must stay there to be who God wants her to be, such as epileptic petit mal and until sunrise. and I believe that his ability to grand mal seizures. Because she can no longer do so is God giving him patience Then, five years ago Patti, now tolerate crowds and loud organ and love,” said Nes. “I met Patti 61, went through severe, repeated music, during Mass Patti with- as she began her RCIA journey, periods of forgetfulness. Her doc- draws to the solitude of the con- and knew I had just found a tor recommended a specialist, fessional and follows the service most delightful woman. Her pro- who performed exhaustive tests in with her hymnal and rosary. Her found faith in God stands over search of a final answer. many friends have taken it upon and above her childlike trust, The stunning diagnosis sent themselves to be protective of her, as she would do anything for the family reeling — early-onset whether in church or outside. anybody, whether she and Jim dementia. Since then there have Ever an optimist, Patti has are financially able or not. She been many changes that have found slivers of sunshine within always says, ‘God will provide.’ affected the whole family, includ- the impending fog of dementia. She has a huge prayer board ing Jim, Amy and recently mar- “I was raised in the Church in her kitchen where she lists ried older daughter Jamie Covey. of the Nazarene,” she said, with names given to her so she can One major adjustment was Jim parents who were strict about storm the heavens with those leaving his 42-year factory and attending Sunday services. requests. And her daughter Amy softball umpiring jobs to take “When I was 16, I went with a is an absolute joy, too.” care of Patti full time. friend to her Catholic church on Another way in which Patti “Each day Patti wakes up a Saturday evening and I imme- has been meeting the demands hoping to remember everybody diately knew that I wanted to of dementia since 2013 is by and what is going on,” said Jim, convert. I spent each Saturday courageously journaling a soul- adding that they will celebrate with my friend so I could baring newspaper column for 39 years of marriage this year. secretly go to Mass with her on the News Sentinel about the So far Patti’s decline has Saturdays and to my own church ongoing changes in her life and been slow, but exacerbated by on Sundays. When I got married, the things she misses most, an energy-draining Sundowner’s I told Jim, a devout Baptist, that I like walking Daisy alone. Her Syndrome; which means she wanted to convert to Catholicism, columns alternate between poi- needs to get to her darkened bed- and he said jokingly that he’d gnancy and gentle humor. She sheepishly admits, for example, John Ley Monument Sales that every single day, for years, Creating memorials of distinction since 1957 she has gone to McDonald’s res- taurant to feed her addiction to its vanilla ice cream cones. Each day brings new strug- gles for the Hagadorns, who are still trying to be valiant in their coping, Jim admitted. “I still cannot comprehend Assisting your needs for memorials or what is happening to Patti, but the custom built Granite Counter Tops The Hagadorns share a tender moment as they wonder what the future blessing in all of this has brought Anthony and Regina Ley • 101 Progress Way, State Road 8, Avilla, Indiana 46710 holds, and pray for more blessed days on which Patti will remember the each of us much closer to God, (260) 897-2333 people in her life that she loves. whom we rely on more and more.”

February 19, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 Public lay association exchanges friendship and affection at South Bend nursing home

BY JENNIFER MILLER For 20 years Dowlut lived on point and spell out words, while a farm and worked as a librar- charades and gestures filled in ian until suddenly when she the gaps. This allowed a bud of a n one of the busiest street was 55, she had a stroke. A friendship to blossom. corners on South Bend, condition she was born with, Philpott describes his friend- OEddy and LaSalle, stands spinal meningitis, had possibly ship with her as well. “In Nancy a building that most speed by reoccurred. Her mother cared for I have had the gift of coming to as soon as the light turns green. her and she recovered slightly know an extraordinary person…. Ironically, many of the people in but then relapsed into her cur- Nancy has a picture of my family that building move at the oppo- rent condition. For the past 13 with my daughter as a baby on site pace, one small shuffle or years Dowlut has not been able her shelf. Coming to know her as push of the wheelchair at a time. to speak or walk. Her hands, a dear friend, I have learned to There is a hidden holiness which cared for so many books communicate with her easily and the building’s “Cardinal Nursing of knowledge, are now bent and without words. Albeit through Home” sign: a beauty and pas- twisted. many episodes of misinterpreta- sion for life that quietly flour- She met the Sant’Egidio tion, I can often tell what she is ishes in the residents whom the Community simply because her saying through her gestures. I Sant’Egidio Community simply feet were cold, as her slippers can tell when she is frustrated, calls “friends”. kept falling off. A member of the mischievous, affectionate, or Sant’Egidio began in Rome community bought her some ready to end a conversation and in the 1960s simply to live the slippers to keep them warm. get some rest. She is popular Gospel in friendship with the Photos by Jennifer Miller Wanting to get to know her, with the nurses and the other poor. The community has spread Stroke victim Nancy Dowlut, at right, is one the seniors who resides at and despite the verbal language residents, remarkably commu- through of the world and is Cardinal Nursing Home in South Bend and to whom Dan Philpott and other divide, Judy Coros from the com- nicating affection to them. … I best known for aiding the Peace members of the Sant’Egidio Community minister regularly. munity devised a board of let- often find myself at the receiving Treaty of Mozambique after a ters and pictures. Dowlut could end of her expressions of love.” bloody civil war. In September of 2002, a South Bend commu- nity of the famous international They give us gifts, or say some- Nancy Dowlut’s life is one group was formed. thing nice to us, or simply share that transformed Philpott. Professor Daniel Philpott a smile — and we go home rich.” Dowlut was born in South was one of the four men who The members lead weekly Bend in 1949, a parishioner of found the local Sant’Egidio prayer, the daily prayer of the St. Patrick Church. A “commit- Community. “In the poor we find church, and facilitate a monthly ted Catholic and person of faith,” Jesus himself, as the Gospel of Mass at Cardinal. A beauti- she still remembers her first Matthew records him explain- ful tradition in the Sant’Egidio Eucharist with Father Drielsko ing in Chapter 25. We love the Community is that a book is in 1956, when she was 7 years poor because Jesus loves the kept of friends who have died, old. She attended Navarre poor with such a special love with photos and stories, so that Elementary, St. Patrick School, that He dwells in them,” he said. they may be remembered. In the Washington High School and “Besides friendship, we come case of Cardinal Nursing Home then studied mechanical engi- without agenda or program. residents, many of these friends neering at IUSB and IU Gary. It’s very simple. We don’t call were left or forgotten by their Very bright, she studied Russian it ‘ministry’ or ‘service’ or ‘vol- families, very poor and never had both in high school and college. unteering’; rather, it is simple a visitor to remember them. Nancy then worked for Shell Oil, friendship. We try to be with Visiting Cardinal Nursing with oil exploration, traveling to them and get to know them in Home is not a “check-off a box” Louisiana. She received a mas- ...because we all of their particularity. … We or a drudgery obligation for ter’s degree in physics and soon have visited them in the hospital. members of the community; they afterward married James Dowlut We have gone to their funeral think of it as a friend’s home and went to live in North Liberty. C.A.R.E. when they die. We pray with whom they want to visit, and There she went to school again them. We are often surprised by friends whom they miss and and studied library science and Compassion Attentiveness Relationships Excellence the mutuality of the friendship. love. This love is transformative. became a public librarian. Our Services • Moving Forward Rehabilitation • Skilled Nursing Services • Long Term Care • Hospice • Respite

Above, this white board is the manner through which visitors communicate with Dowlut.

“Where caring people make the difference!” At right, Dowlut, a stroke vicitim, is unable to commu- ASCSeniorCare.com nicate verbally but still manages to express joy during visits by the Sant’Egidio Community. 16 COMMENTARY February 19, 2017 Dave Rubin, the pelvic issues and Larry David On orthodoxy t the end of January, I have argued before, this preoc- rthodoxy is a multivalent was interviewed in Los cupation with “the pelvic issues” term. It can refer in a more THE AAngeles by Dave Rubin for has served to undermine the work WORD Orestricted or special sense his popular program, “The Rubin of evangelization. to our brothers and sisters in Report”. Dave is a stand-up come- When you read the great the Eastern churches, and is HUMAN dian, political satirist, protégé of evangelizing texts of the New ON FIRE often associated with particu- Larry King and spokesman for, I Testament — the Gospels, the lar national groups: the Greek CONDITION think it’s fair to say, the classi- Epistles of Paul, the book of Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, cally liberal, secularist worldview. Revelation, etc. — you don’t get BISHOP ROBERT BARRON Armenian or Macedonian MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ He has demonstrated a particular the impression that what their Orthodox, for example. Many of interest in the issues raised by the authors wanted you primarily to profound skepticism regarding these wonderful Christian men the authority of the church and new atheists and by the supposed understand is sexual morality. power, authority and any claim to and women live and work and in accord with its public and conflict between religion and the Rather, they wanted you to know human perfectibility. Read Isaiah, pray in our diocese, and in terms defined teaching. If one’s teach- sciences. He is also an advocate that the great story of Israel had Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the author of of our ecumenical efforts, they ing or belief is in accord with of gay marriage. You might be come to its highpoint and that the book of Jonah, the composer have a special closeness to us the established teaching of the wondering, therefore, why he’d God, in the person of the cruci- of first and second Samuel — as Catholics: They share with us church and within the param- want to talk to a Catholic bishop. fied and risen Messiah, had come especially in regard to kingship both sacramental life and apos- eters established by the magiste- But this reveals one of his most to reign as king of the world. and institutional corruption — if tolic succession. rium for “right belief,” one can- appealing characteristics; namely, God, redemption, the cross, the you doubt me on this score. But orthodoxy is also a broad- not be considered anything but a willingness to engage points resurrection, Jesus the Lord, tell- Much of our political sensibility er term used to refer to beliefs, simply “orthodox,” not “more” of view very different from his ing the Good News — these are in regard to checks and balances teachings or ideas that are in or “less” so. own. I found during my pleasant, the master themes of the New and much of our healthy skepti- accord with the established Some individuals from time stimulating hour with him that Testament. Again, please don’t cism in regard to the accumula- teaching of the community that to time employ the language he has studied the methods of his misunderstand me: God impinges tion of power by any one person is the church. And it is in this of “more” or “less” orthodox mentor, Larry King, which is to upon all aspects of life and there- or one group, I insisted to Dave sense that the term is occasion- in order to praise those who say he asks good, searching ques- fore placing our sex lives under Rubin, are born of these Biblical ally misused. Not infrequently share their views or to criticize tions but doesn’t play “gotcha” or the lordship of Jesus matters. But instincts. one hears it said, “that indi- their opponents — those who try to trip up his interlocutor. I fear that for so many people in Nowhere is this principle on vidual is more orthodox” or “so- may or may not share the same About halfway through the the secular world today, religion fuller display, I explained, than and-so is less orthodox” — the emphases, devotions, interests conversation Dave turned to sev- is reduced to the policing of sexu- in the central symbol of the term being used rather loosely, or ecclesiastical aesthetic within eral hot-button issues, including al behavior, and this is massively Christian religion. The cross of and in fact often meaning noth- the surprisingly broad and abortion, pornography and gay unfortunate. Jesus, depicting a tortured and ing more than that the person in expansive intellectual horizon marriage. I was more than happy I’d like to draw attention to humiliated man put to death question happens to share the that is the Catholic Tradition. to engage all of these, and I did one topic from my conversation by a corrupt political power, is same opinions and world-view Sometimes, those who invoke so in a way that, I hope, struck with Dave Rubin that I think mer- held up as a kind of taunt to of the speaker (and so is “more “tradition” have only one small the right balance between moral its special consideration, since it imperial Rome — and to any of orthodox”) or has a difference of slice of “the tradition” in view, a demand and mercy. I suppose shows an important link between Rome’s successors down through opinion from the speaker (and is “freeze-dried moment” or mere you could watch the video and Biblical religion and the very the ages. What Christians say thus “less orthodox”). “snapshot” of a Tradition which decide for yourself. But I will con- liberalism that Dave represents. through that sign to all oppres- To use the term in this way, is more broad — and far more fess that the moment we turned Toward the end of our interview, sive empires is this: You think however, is to misunderstand interesting — than they might to these matters, something in he asked me about humor in you dominate the world through orthodoxy. Orthodoxy is like imagine. Unless it can be dem- me tightened, precisely because relation to the Bible and refer- your threats and military power, pregnancy: You either are or you onstrated that someone holds a I knew that, though this part of enced a number of famous Jewish but God’s authority is greater aren’t. No one is ever “more” view or belief that is clearly at the interview covered perhaps 10 comics, from Mel Brooks to Jerry than yours and God’s might or “less” pregnant, and like- variance with the established minutes, it would pretty much Seinfeld to Larry David. I replied overwhelms yours. This is why wise, no one is “more” or “less” belief of the church, he or she obscure everything else that we that whenever I hear such figures it is a delicious (and typically orthodox. In terms of Catholic cannot be considered anything talked about. And judging from I do indeed think of the authors Jewish) irony that Pontius Pilate, orthodoxy, there are no degrees but simply “orthodox.” the thousands of comments on of the Scriptures, for the Bible is the Roman governor, places over or levels: you either are or you the videos, my instinct has proved marked, through and through, aren’t. Orthodoxy means within HEINTZ, page 17 to be more or less accurate. As I by a playful irony and by a BARRON, page 17 the parameters established by ‘Pray for those who persecute you’ Gospel that will follow as the civilization to this day. The very Reflection us for our benefit. If we respond THE third reading. wonders of Roman architecture because of our love for God, St. Paul’s First Epistle to the and art reaffirmed the depth and God has revealed to us the to be with God, then we obey Corinthians provides the sec- greatness of human wisdom in divine law. It is no set of rules fittingly. Then our obedience SUNDAY ond reading. A favorite image the empire. for the sake of rules. Rather, it assumes a wonderfully higher employed by Paul throughout his Against this backdrop of the is the blueprint by which we can personal meaning. GOSPEL writings was that, through faith splendor of all things Roman live, more fully resembling the The reading finally reveals to us and in baptism, Christians liter- and pagan, Paul tells the perfection and love that dwells in the identity of the Lord. God gave MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION ally bond with Christ. In Christ, Corinthians that there is much the Holy Trinity. So, the law of the law. Only God, as lawgiver, can they become heirs to eternal life. more. God is vitally important. interpret the law. Jesus acts in a In Christ, they receive the Holy St. Matthew’s Gospel furnish- In each of the statements of divine role by answering questions Seventh Sunday in Spirit, bringing into their very es the last reading. The context Jesus recorded in this reading about the law. He is God. Ordinary Time beings divine grace and strength. is the Sermon on the Mount, as from St. Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus Having made this point, the Christians long ago came to call draws a significant comparison. Matthew 5:38-48 Apostle then continues to remind this section of the Gospel. Realizing that God’s law, as READINGS the Corinthian Christians that, In the background is the revealed to Moses, is of God and he first reading is from ultimately, they are not wise. Jewish preoccupation with keep- cannot be abridged or cancelled, Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18 Ps 103:1-4, 8, the Book of Leviticus, one They may be wise in a worldly ing God’s law. In the Covenant, the Lord did not discount the law 10, 12-13 1 Cor 3:16-23 Mt 5:38-48 of the five books of the T sense, but often genuine wisdom so basic to Judaism, God called or belittle it. Monday: Sir 1:1-10 Ps 93:1-2, 5 Pentateuch, the Torah, the basic comes across as foolishness to the Jews to obedience. In obeying Rather, these words illustrate Mk 9:14-29 revelation by God to the Chosen the worldly. divine law, they would indeed the fact that the Lord came to People. It was a fitting reminder. be God’s people, and God would Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11 Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, fulfill it. What does this mean? 27-28, 30-40 Mk 9:30-37 This reading reports the day Corinth was totally immersed in protect them and bless them. Observing God’s law does not when God spoke to Moses. “I the the pagan world of the Roman Here, in this reading from mean simply going through Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-3a, Lord, your God, am holy,” says Empire. Everything seem- St. Matthew’s Gospel, the Lord motions, as meaningful as the 4-6 Mt 16:13-19 God. He continues that no one ingly extolled the majesty of the sets forth a series of contrasts. results may be. More profoundly, Thursday: Sir 5:1-8 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Mk 9:41- must hate another, using the Roman culture. This culture had He gives a basis for obeying the it means obeying God because of 50 term “brother” as if to empha- created the legal system that law, separating truly Christian trust in, and love for, God. Friday: Sir 6:5-17 Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, size the point. brought order to human society, response to the law, which is God is love, and at the root 34-35 Mk 10:1-12 The reading sets the stage for a system that still lives, being love for God and others, from a of God’s love is love. God lov- Saturday: the message from St. Matthew’s Sir 17:1-15 Ps 103:13-18 the basis of law in Western series of mere maxims and rules. ingly revealed the divine law to Mk 10:13-16 February 19, 2017 COMMENTARY 17

How does the Catholic Church SCRIPTURE SEARCH® resolve new bioethical questions? Gospel for February 19, 2017 number of years ago, I the same thing as sanctioning Matthew 5:38-48 participated in a debate new and morally controversial MAKING at Harvard on embry- techniques in the biosciences. As Following is a word search based on the Gospel A reading for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, onic stem cell research that a rule, the Catholic Church does also included a Jewish rabbi, an not address important bioethi- SENSE OF Cycle A: the law based on love and godliness. The Episcopalian clergyman and a cal questions that way, through words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Muslim imam. The debate went chance encounters with the pope BIOETHICS smoothly and cordially, although as you are strolling through the AN EYE TOOTH STRIKES YOU I was the only voice in the group hallways of the Vatican. FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK RIGHT CHEEK THE OTHER CLOAK who defended the human rights Instead, the church may ONE MILE GIVE TO LOVE of individuals who happen still reflect for months, years or even the Doctrine of the Faith — the NEIGHBOR HATE YOUR ENEMY to be embryos. After the debate, decades to identify important Vatican office responsible for pre- I SAY PRAY FOR PERSECUTE the Episcopalian clergyman considerations and guiding prin- serving and interpreting Catholic HE MAKES RISE THE GOOD pulled me aside and told me ciples when new moral dilemmas doctrine — or other congrega- RAIN YOU GREET BE PERFECT how he thought Catholics should arise in the biosciences. Even tions, councils or dicasteries of consider themselves fortunate with this slow and deliberative the church. to have such an authoritative process, I think it’s fair to say Even today, certain bioethi- LIKE YOUR FATHER reference point in the church and that the church generally stays cal controversies remain under the Vatican, particularly when it ahead of the curve. By the time active discussion within the JOPERSECUTED comes to resolving new bioethi- of the successful cloning of Dolly church, such as the question of cal questions. With surprising the sheep in 1996, for example, whether it would be allowable PRAYFORRHJUK candor, he shared how he had the Catholic Church had already to “adopt” abandoned frozen RA I NANOEJOWR sat on various committees with been reflecting on the question embryos by implanting and ges- others from his own faith tradi- of human cloning for many years tating them in volunteer moth- YESGYBGDYL J E tion where they had tried to sort and concluded, nine years prior ers. While a 2007 CDF document OLACHOESETAH through the ethics of embryonic to Dolly, that human cloning expressed some reservations and stem cells, and he lamented, “we would be morally unacceptable concerns about the proposal, U I YGOT EV I GK T just ended up discussing feelings in an important document called debate continues inside and out- RM I DJKCLOAKO and opinions, without any good “Donum Vitae” (“On the Gift of side the Vatican. way to arrive at conclusions.” Life”). New medical discoveries and EELR I SEHJLTE Many people, indeed, appre- This same document also technological developments NN I RCCEYENAH ciate that the Catholic Church identified key moral problems challenge us to careful moral holds firm and well-defined posi- with doing human embry- reflection and discernment. EOTBEPERFECT tions on moral questions, even if onic stem cell research 11 years These scientific developments MSEKAMEHLWKP they may remain unsure about before it was even possible to can either be an opportunity for how or why the church actu- destructively obtain those cells genuine human advancement or YOUGREE TOOT H ally arrives at those positions, from human embryos. When the can lead to activities and policies © 2017 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com especially when it comes to first test tube baby was born in that undermine human dignity. unpacking new scientific devel- 1978, the serious moral concerns The U.S. bishops, in a recent opments like embryonic stem cell raised by the procedure had document, summed it up this research. already been spelled out 22 years way: “In consultation with medi- February 19 49 Ten Commandments So how does the church arrive earlier, by Pope Pius XII, in his cal professionals, church leaders and 26, 2017 50 Do not sow or ____ at its positions on bioethics? For 1956 allocution to the Second review these developments, judge he 51 Sit in a car one thing, it takes its time and World Congress on Fertility and them according to the principles 52 Resort hotel doesn’t jump to conclusions even Human Sterility, wherein he con- of right reason and the ultimate 53 Past times rossWord in the face of media pressure for cluded: “As regards experiments standard of revealed truth, and C 54 Fog quick sound bites and rapid-fire of human artificial fecundation T1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 offer authoritative teaching and 55 Eastern Standard Time news stories. ‘in vitro,’ let it be sufficient to guidance about the moral and 12 13 14 I once had a discussion with observe that they must be reject- pastoral responsibilities entailed DOWN a journalist for a major newspa- ed as immoral and absolutely by the Christian faith. While the 15 16 17 1 Break twig per about the ethics of human- unlawful.” church cannot furnish a ready 18 19 20 2 Abbreviate (abbr.) animal chimeras. He mentioned Whenever definitive conclu- 3 Note answer to every moral dilemma, 21 22 that a leading researcher work- sions about medical ethics are there are many questions about 4 Kathmandu nation ing on chimeras had met the reached or otherwise clarified by which she provides normative 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5 Thrill 6 Virgin Mary color pope and afterwards implied that the church, they are normally guidance and direction.” 30 31 32 33 the pope had given his blessing promulgated through official 7 Elver to the project. I reminded him church documents like papal 34 35 36 8 Specially made haddock 9 Rich dirt 37 38 39 that it’s quite common for the encyclicals and addresses, or, Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. 10 Opera solo pope to offer general encourage- with the approval of the pope, serves as the director of educa- 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 11 Pennsylvania (abbr.) ment and blessings to those he documents and commentar- tion at The National Catholic 19 Danish physicist 47 48 49 meets, though that wouldn’t be ies from the Congregation for Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. 20 Reserve Officers 50 51 52 Training Corps.

53 54 55 22 "To the right!" the Scriptures squint skeptically, 23 Hallowed be __ name indeed, at such programs. I would © 2017 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 24 __ for an eye HEINTZ BARRON argue that political liberalism at 25 Central daylight time Based on readings: Lv 19: 1-2,17-18; 1 Cor 3: 16-23; Continued from Page 16 Continued from Page 16 its best — wary of power, critical Mt 5:38-48 and Is 49: 14=15; 1Cor 4:1-5 & Mt 6:24-34 26 Layer of laminate of political oppression, protective 27 ___-Life of those likely to be exploited by ACROSS 22 Cannot serve __ and 28 Used to anoint 1 Abbreviation for Mammon 29 Glacial Catholic orthodoxy is a rich, the cross of Jesus a sign that various forms of imperialism — is reads “Jesus of Nazareth, King of deeply rooted in the Jewish/Biblical Book of Samuel 23 Most High __ 31 Follow commandment complex and beautiful thing; it 4 Northeast by east 26 Cat 32 Billion years is not narrow, constrained or the Jews,” making Pilate the first mindset. Anyway, I am very grateful to 8 One of the soldiers 27 Luau dish 33 Melt rigid. Rather, as Chesterton came great evangelist. 30 Waterpower electricity 37 Curtain Dave Rubin for the interview and did to Jesus to recognize, it is a “romance” fit Relatedly, there is no text on 12 Compass point 34 Still 38 Have nests for an “adventurer.” earth more insistent upon the the opportunity to explore a number 13 "She" in French 35 Child 39 Trouble foibles, follies and wickedness of issues related to faith and soci- 14 Apple center 36 God is (good) 40 Cautious of human beings than the Bible. ety. I just hope that his viewers can 15 Anti-ballistic missile 37 Fox's home 41 Margarine Whereas many philosophies of the appreciate that there is a lot more to 16 Wrote to Corinthians 38 Business degree 42 Rise up - horse ancient world — Platonism and Christianity than the “pelvic issues.” 17 Falls on the just and 40 Cannot lengthen life 43 Henry ____ (Tudor) Gnosticism come readily to mind the unjust 43 Spectators 44 Otherwise — teach some form of human 18 Will validation 47 Airborne Law 45 Knocks perfectibility, and whereas many Bishop Robert Barron is an auxiliary 20 Gladiator people Enforcement Association 46 Hit a fly Msgr. Michael Heintz is on the faculty ideologies of modernity — Nazism bishop of the Archdiocese of Los 21 Bullfight cheer 48 Ventilates 48 Extremity at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, and Communism most prominent- Angeles and the founder of Word Emmitsburg, Md. ly — hold out utopian fantasies, on Fire Catholic Ministries. Answer Key can be found on page 19 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2017 Protect each other for better and for worse.

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Rhoades blesses the congregation with the relic of Photos by Kevin Haggenjos ful who were present heard about the mission and Blessed Maria Theresia Bonzel, the foundress of the Sisters of St. The bishop accepts the offertory gifts from Marian High School ministry of Blessed Maria Theresia, which tied in with Francis of Perpetual Adoration. junior Audrey Carr and senior Erin Waltman. Bishop’s message of discovery and discernment. “Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel is a perfect example of faith,” he said. Even though she was a woman who grew up in a wealthy family, with countless opportunities for what she could do with her life, she discerned as a child that she wished live like St. Francis of Assisi, later founding a religious commu- nity of sisters who served the poor, sick and orphans in Germany. In the 1870s, six of the sisters traveled to the U.S and started a hospital in Lafayette. Eventually the sisters were transferred to Mishawaka, where they reside today. “If it weren’t for the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, there would be no Marian High School,” Bishop expounded. “They donated the land for this school to be built. Just as Mother Maria’s motto was, ‘He leads, I follow,’ so I encourage you to use your time of discovery and discernment to work for the food that endures for eternal life.” For everyone, discovery includes self-knowledge: understanding one’s natural gifts and talents, as well as supernatural gifts, which are most important of Students in Mary Ann Hinora’s freshman class titled, “Who Is Jesus Christ?” listen attentively to Bishop Rhoades dur- all. Discernment begins with praying about and being ing a classroom visit that followed an all-school Mass. open to one’s vocation to the priesthood, religious or consecrated life, or marriage. For many people, both self-knowledge and discernment unfurl slowly begin- ning in the teen years but continuing throughout adult life. Bishop Rhoades encouraged the students to “pray, ask and be open” to God’s will for their lives every day. A major part of being open includes education about the plight of those who are suffering throughout the world. Bishop Rhoades recalled and shared about his time spent in the Holy Land in January as part of the Catholic Relief Services board of directors, specifi- cally in the war-torn areas of Palestine and Gaza. After meeting with leaders of the Palestinian government to understand more about the current political, eco- nomic and religious climate, he realized how incred- ibly divided, tense and oppressed the people of the Middle East truly are. One of the highlights of the trip, however, was helping the Missionaries of Charity take care of the disabled children and elderly in the homes they established near the one Catholic church in Gaza. “Learn about the church’s work in these areas of the Marian Principal Mark Kirzeder and the bishop hold signs of appreciation for Marian alumnus Demetrius Jackson, ‘13, world. There are so many people hurting and suffering who went on to play basketball at the University of Notre Dame and, currently, the Boston Celtics. Jackson recently who need our help,” he concluded. made a gift of equipment to the school’s basketball teams. These closing remarks of the Mass segued into Bishop Rhoades’ classroom visits, mainly to theol- ogy classes: Apologetics, for seniors; Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church, for sophomores; and Christology: Who is Jesus Christ? for freshmen. The conversations each began as true encounters between the bishop and the students, who seemed to feel com- fortable opening up and laughing about their everyday lives. The youth were vibrant in the presence of the bishop and unpacked conversations about original sin, what the faculties of the bishop include, and even how St. Thomas Aquinas’ theology is relevant today. Midday, Bishop Rhoades mingled with student members of Campus Ministry and the Student Council over lunch as they shared both a prayer and the meal. Many of the students discussed issues that concerned them and ways they wanted to make a difference in the world, to which the bishop responded, “Speak with respect for the other, and be honest. Be evangelizers, Seventeen members of the Marian Student Council and Campus Ministry enjoyed lunch and a conversation with Bishop Rhoades dur- not proselytizers.” ing his time at the school on Feb. 10.