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Wyoming bishop St. Mother Theodore Guérin Priest from Indianapolis to head Cheyenne BY TIM JOHNSON
Page 3 FORT WAYNE — It was an anticipated day of rededication. Bishop John M. D’Arcy rededicated the MacDougal Chapel in honor of St. Mother Theodore Guérin on Oct. 16. Joined in the celebra- Cellist in Paris tion of Mass by Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception rector Father Robert Schulte and assist- Saint Joseph’s student ed by Deacon Fernando Jimenez, who will be ordained Saturday, Oct. 31, to the priesthood, gets musical opportunity Bishop D’Arcy spoke in his homily about living stones and the offering of oneself. Page 8 “We consecrate marble and wood in order that our hearts be consecrated. ... The whole idea that the holy Eucharist is making present the Lord’s sacrifice that all those present will become a living sacrifice,” Football semifinals Bishop D’Arcy said. “The whole idea of holy Communion points towards the offering of oneself ICCL and CYO gridiron picks to God as Jesus Christ offered himself, which means seeking his will and doing it.” Page 18 In this Year for Priests, Bishop D’Arcy spoke of St. John Vianney, patron of priests, that “every time he offered Mass, he offered his whole self to God.” He encouraged priests and the faithful to offer them- selves to God and to do his will. Blessing of the Bishop D’Arcy noted the purpose of the chapel kindergarten was tell God “I give you everything I have — myself.” St. Charles School The chapel was originally built with the intention that the Blessed Sacrament would be exposed 24 expansion dedicated hours a day. Adoration, after Friday Masses, is still Page 20 an active part of the chapel. TIM JOHNSON “Adoration in front of the Blessed Sacrament is Bishop John M. D’Arcy prays at the altar during the rededication of the MacDougal Chapel in honor of St. Mother Theodore Guérin on Friday, Oct. 16. The chapel has been renovated. CHAPEL, PAGE 5
of YEAR our PRIESTS Ordination is coming Oct. 31 BY MARK WEBER Two men to be ordained to priesthood at Fort Wayne Cathedral FORT WAYNE — Bishop John M. D’Arcy Mary Seminary in Winona, Minn. He gradu- will ordain Deacons Fernando Jimenez and ated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy FATHER DALE Jacob Runyon to the priesthood on Saturday, in May 2005 and completed his studies at Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Josephinum this past May with a master’s A. BAUMAN Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. degree in theology. Growing up in Decatur, as Both men studied for the priesthood at the Deacon Runyon is the oldest of 11 chil- Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, dren of Mary and Terry Runyon, of New a member of St. Mary of Ohio, and were ordained to the diaconate Haven. The family attends St. Louis the Assumption Parish, there — the final step toward becoming a Besancon Parish. Deacon Runyon graduated priest — on April 27, 2008. from Heritage High School, Monroeville, in Dale Bauman was the old- Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Deacon 1996. Before he began his studies for the est in a family of five boys and one girl. It Jimenez is the oldest of five children of priesthood in 2001, he worked at Tippmann Fernando and Florinda Jimenez. He spent Industries and for Wendy’s Restaurant. was a family in which the children four years in seminary in Mexico before his Deacon Runyon spent two years at St. observed in their parents, great respect for family moved to Fort Wayne and joined St. John Seminary, Brighton, Mass., and gradu- Patrick Parish. Deacon Jimenez became an ated from Immaculate Heart of Mary the parish priests and the teaching sisters American citizen in 2008. Seminary, Winona, Minn., in 2005 with a at St. Joseph School. He studied for the priesthood for two bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He complet- years at St. John Seminary in Brighton, ed his studies at Josephinum this past May YEAR OF, PAGE 5 Mass., and two years at Immaculate Heart of with a master’s degree in theology. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 25, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the The whole Christ comes to us Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856
PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy when we receive Communion that bishops were not to extend the recep- EDITOR: Tim Johnson A joyous moment tion under two kinds beyond what was laid NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad down by the Holy See. What can be said, except a prayer of joy- I can recall in my early days as a bishop ful thanksgiving for two young men, in the Editorial Department that the decision was made by the bishops fullness of youth, offering themselves to PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan in this country about expanding three Christ as priests. They are ordained, not for NEWS themselves, but for others, for all of us. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, exceptions under two kinds. Later, as I recall, it was realized that we had gone Deacon Jake is a member of the famed Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES Tippmann clan. The oldest of 11, he saw Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, beyond our jurisdiction and Pope John Paul II, in kindness, gave a special indult, which the first glimmer of priesthood at the age of Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY approved what had been incorrectly 15, when he was with Pope John Paul II for Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, expanded. That is now the situation in this World Youth Day in Denver. He was also CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner diocese and in this country. I am sure with influenced by a youth program at St. the recent suspension, which was done for Patrick’s Parish under Father Glenn Business Department About holy Communion: Some history reasons of health, many people may be Kohrman, and while accompanying a rela- The first time I drank from the chalice tive to RCIA at the same parish. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice tempted to believe that something is miss- and received the most precious blood of the Deacon Fernando comes to us from AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber ing; but nothing of the substance of the Lord was on Feb. 3, 1957, at the Chapel at sacrament is missing. Mexico, but has lived many years at St. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol St. Clement’s Hall, which was then the col- Patrick’s Parish. Like Deacon Jake, he is [email protected] lege seminary, or more accurately, influenced by a strong religious family. Philosophy House, where I had served one An opportunity Both are fluent in Spanish — Fernando Advertising Sales year as deacon prefect. I was ordained a from his family, and Jake from a summer in Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) priest the previous day. I think that this moment gives to us, Mexico. Please pray for them. priests and bishop and deacons and cate- (260) 456-2824 That is not a mistake. In the old ritual, all of us who were ordained the previous chists, an opportunity to open our hearts Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) more fully in faith, so we can accept with (574) 234-0687 day at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross con- St. Vincent, Elkhart celebrated; that is, we recited the words of more ardor and intensity the truth that holy Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Communion is, indeed, a full participation What a joyful Sunday at the mother the Eucharistic Prayer with the Cardinal parish of Elkhart. This parish has 300 bap- Archbishop Richard Cushing, who had in the sacrifice of Christ, and in his death Published weekly except the fourth and resurrection, and that every holy tisms and over 200 for first holy Sunday in June, second and fourth ordained us. It was the only relic of the Communion. Putting the two weekend days ancient rite of concelebration. But even on Communion is not only a call to intimacy, weeks in July and August, the first week but that intimacy is granted as a gift. together, Saturday and Sunday, there are of September and last week in that day, we did not receive from the cup. It eight Masses. The church was packed for December by the Diocese of Fort was always clear, and it should remain the 11:30 a.m. Mass, and I was very Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., clear, during this interim period impressed with the singing — P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. that when we received under the both the large choir and the con- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, species of bread, we received the gregation. The enthusiasm of the IN, and additional mailing office. fullness of Christ, body and Above all, people and their appreciation of blood, soul and divinity. The Father Glenn Kohrman and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: liturgical renewal was ongoing. Father Kevin Bauman, both flu- Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort let us make the reception Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: In my parish of St. Mary’s, ent in two languages, was evi- [email protected]. Beverly, we had a dialogue Mass dent. In fact, the Mass included (in Latin, of course) every of holy Communion hymns in English, Latin, Spanish MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Saturday morning. How encour- and even Greek with the Kyrie. Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) aging to hear the people make an act of love. Father Glenn was officially 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. the simple Latin responses. installed as pastor. First in BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Liturgical Weeks were held all English, and later in Spanish. Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- over the country, very much The evident joy of the two 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. influenced by the great monas- priests and of the congregation teries of Europe. But it was only was everywhere. Some of Father News deadline is the Monday morning from the Second Vatican Council that the Glenn’s family came all the way from Fort before publication date. Advertising renewal of the church’s liturgy truly took Another reminder Wayne. Elkhart is a great industrial town, deadline is nine days before publica- root. The central document was the tion date. I recall the first visit of Pope John Paul so many of the people we met at the recep- Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: II when all the bishops met with him in tion at the Knights of Columbus Hall were LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- “Sacrosanctum Concilium.” This document Chicago. He commended us on the large out of work or family members were unem- comes original, signed letters about still lights our path. Buried deep in that numbers coming to holy Communion. He ployed. This community is hurting. Let us issues affecting church life. Although document, we read that “Communion under wondered and hoped that we were not los- keep them in our prayers. we cannot publish every letter we both kinds may be granted when the bish- ing a sense of the majesty of the One whom receive, we strive to provide a balanced ops think ‘fit’ and a few instances are enu- we are receiving. This is the responsibility representation of expressed opinions merated: to the newly ordained at the Mass we all have. Let us use this interim when In younger days, I would go to three and a variety of reflections on life in the of their ordination; to the newly professed we receive under one species, for the or four football games a year church.We will choose letters for publi- at their religious profession; to the newly renewal of our faith and of our acceptance, cation based on reader interest, timeli- baptized at the Mass, which follows their that indeed, it is the whole Christ who Saturday was the first one and it was ness and fairness. Readers may agree or baptism.” So only in a few cases. comes to us when we receive holy exciting and I thought the Irish played very disagree with the letter writers’ opin- Seven years later, on the feast of Ss. well and almost pulled it off. I have to ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Communion. We have not lost anything. Peter and Paul, June 29, 1970, the church True, a beautiful sign; namely, the drinking admit, despite a beautiful sunny day, it was words. All letters must be signed and pretty exhausting. Hopefully, a better result include a phone number and address expanded the faculty through which people from the cup, has been taken from us for could receive holy Communion under both the good of the whole community. Above this weekend against the Boston College for verification.We reserve the right to Eagles, but it will not be easy. edit letters for legal and other concerns. kinds. Once again we read, that the church, all, let us make the reception of holy “leaves intact the dogmatic principals rec- Communion an act of love. And when the See you all next week. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, ognized in the Council of Trent, by which it second part of the sign, the drinking of the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN is taught that Christ, whole and entire, and cup is restored to us, let us accept it with 46856-1169; or e-mail: the true Sacrament are also received under humility and as a gift and let us accept that [email protected] one species alone.” But here again, the only the church alone has the authority to ISSN 0891-1533 times when one could receive under two regulate these things. USPS 403630 species remained quite limited. Another document in 1980 made clear OCTOBER 25, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pope appoints Indiana pastor to head Diocese of Cheyenne WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope bishop-designate and “all of the Indianapolis. His first appointment the Pontifical North American Benedict XVI has named Father people of the Diocese of Cheyenne was as associate pastor at St. College in Rome and received a Paul D. Etienne, a pastor in the have our prayers. We are grateful Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis bachelor’s degree in sacred theolo- Indianapolis Archdiocese, as the for all that he has done for our and associate vocation director for gy at the Pontifical Gregorian new bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. archdiocese and we’ll miss him.” the archdiocese. In 1994-95 he University there. The appointment was Born June 15, 1959, and one of attended the Pontifical Gregorian In 1986 and ‘87 Bishop-desig- announced Oct. 19 in Washington six children, Bishop-designate University in Rome, receiving his nate Etienne served with the U.S. by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- Etienne has two brothers, Bernard licentiate in spiritual theology. bishops’ conference as assistant tolic nuncio to the United States. and Zachary, who are priests for Upon his return home, Bishop- coordinator for papal visits in Bishop-designate Etienne, 50, the Diocese of Evansville. One of designate Etienne again served as preparation for Pope John Paul II’s succeeds Bishop David L. Ricken, his two sisters, Nicolette, is a vocation director, for the September 1987 trip to the United who was named the bishop of Benedictine sister at Our Lady of Indianapolis Archdiocese, until States. Green Bay, Wis., in July 2008. Grace Monastery in Beech Grove. 1998; was pastor of Our Lady of In a joint statement issued Oct. In an Oct. 19 statement, Bishop In an interview earlier this year Perpetual Help Parish, New 19, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput Ricken said, “While I have never in The Criterion, the Indianapolis Albany, 1998-2007; and vice rec- and Auxiliary Bishop James D. met Father Etienne, his biography archdiocesan newspaper, Bishop- tor of Bishop Simon Brute College Conley, both of Denver, welcomed seems to have prepared him well designate Etienne said he believes Seminary in Indianapolis, 2007-09. Bishop-designate Etienne to the for service as the eighth bishop of his parents’ strong faith nurtured He was pastor of St. Paul region. Cheyenne. I want him to know his and his siblings’ vocations. Parish in Tell City at the time of “It is a blend of great people CNS PHOTO/DANNY BOLIN, COURTESY DIOCESE OF that he is coming to a diocese with CHEYENNE “I think it has told me volumes his episcopal appointment. and great beauty, great distances good and faithful people, priests, about the importance of healthy, A graduate of Tell City High and huge potential,” they said, Pope Benedict XVI has named deacons and religious, and a beau- loving family life,” he said. School, he managed a clothing adding that the bishop-designate’s tifully scenic and vast territory.” Father Paul D. Etienne, a pastor in “Because it was out of that envi- store there before going to college. “youth and energy” will “serve the Bishop-designate Etienne’s the Indianapolis Archdiocese, as ronment of that home that all of us He attended Bellarmine College Catholic community here in the episcopal ordination will take the new bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. discovered God’s love for us, and in Louisville, Ky., and received a Rocky Mountain West extraordi- place in early December, accord- The appointment was announced discovered our parents’ love for us, bachelor’s degree in business narily well.” ing to an announcement by the Oct. 19 in Washington by and discovered who we are as a administration in 1986 from the Established in 1887, the Cheyenne Diocese, although no Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic person, and developed a self- University of St. Thomas in St. Diocese of Cheyenne is home to exact date was given. nuncio to the United States. esteem and courage to be our- Paul, Minn. He also attended the more than 53,000 Catholics. It has Archbishop Daniel M. selves and know that we were university’s St. John Vianney 36 parishes and 36 missions. There Buechlein of Indianapolis said it “All the clergy and faithful of accepted and loved.” College Seminary. are 52 active priests, 17 retired was an honor for the priests of the the archdiocese of Indianapolis are Bishop-designate Etienne was From 1988 to 1992 he attended priests, 22 deacons and 15 sisters. archdiocese to have one of their proud of Father Etienne,” he said ordained a priest June 27, 1992, own named a bishop. in a statement. He added that the for the Archdiocese of ONE-DAY SPANISH ENGAGEMENT Marriage not just a private matter, CONFERENCE HELD bishops say in proposed pastoral ing many negative consequences, is the foundation for the family, BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN both personal and societal. where children learn the values “The union of male and female and virtues that will make good WASHINGTON (CNS) — is reduced to a means of gratifying Christians as well as good citi- Hoping to reverse what they call whatever one desires, and so con- zens.” “a disturbing trend” toward view- jugal love is diminished,” the letter The bishops acknowledge that ing marriage as “a mostly private says. “The procreative capacity of divorce “may be the only solution matter” with personal satisfaction male and female is dehumanized, to a morally unacceptable situa- as its only goal, the U.S. Catholic reduced to a kind of internal bio- tion,” such as when “the safety of bishops will debate and vote on a logical technology that one mas- a spouse and children is at risk,” 57-page pastoral letter on mar- ters and controls just like any other and pledge their support and assis- riage at their Nov. 16-19 meeting technology.” tance to those in such situations. in Baltimore. The document encourages the They encourage “those for The letter, called “Marriage: use of natural family planning, whom divorce seemed the only Life and Love in the Divine Plan,” which the bishops say promotes recourse” to make frequent use of is another component in the bish- “an attitude of respect and wonder the sacraments, especially penance ops’ National Pastoral Initiative for ... and fosters the true intimacy and the Eucharist. Even Catholics Marriage, which began in that only such respect can bring.” who have remarried civilly after a November 2004. The bishops, who also were to divorce should “participate in “The vision of married life consider a separate document on parish life and attend the Sunday and love that we have presented reproductive technologies during Eucharist, even though they cannot in this pastoral letter is meant to their fall general assembly, say ordinarily receive holy be a foundation and reference technology such as in vitro fertil- Communion,” they say. point for the many works of ization and cloning can degrade The moves to legally recog- MARK WEBER evangelization, catechesis, pas- human life by making it “some- nize same-sex unions pose “a The Diocesan Spanish Engagement team presented a one- toral care, education and advoca- thing produced or manufactured in multifaceted threat to the very cy carried on in our dioceses, various ways.” fabric of society, striking at the day Engagement Conference at St. Patrick Parish in Fort parishes, schools, agencies, “Children begin to seem less source from which society and Wayne on Saturday, Oct. 10. Host couples, top, Carlos and movements and programs,” says and less as gifts received in a per- culture come and which they are the document’s closing section, sonal communion of self-giving, meant to serve,” the bishops say. Gabriela Gomez of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Elkhart, and called a “commitment to min- and increasingly as a lifestyle “Such recognition affects all Margarita and Ruben Rodriguez of St. Adalbert Parish, istry.” choice, a commodity to which all people, married and nonmarried: The letter cites four “fundamen- consumers are entitled,” the draft not only at the fundamental levels South Bend, led attending couples in an intensive and tal challenges to the nature and says. of the good of the spouses, the interesting look ahead at life in a sacramental marriage and purpose of marriage” — contra- Children can be similarly good of children, the intrinsic ception, same-sex unions, easy harmed by cohabitation and dignity of every human person their role involving church, children and society. The divorce and cohabitation. divorce, the bishops say, citing and the common good, but also at Calling both contraception and “the findings of the social sciences the levels of education, cultural Spanish Engagement Conference conducts five meetings a cohabitation “intrinsically evil,” ... that the best environment for imagination and influence, and year (three in South Bend and two in Fort Wayne) with the bishops say that although raising children is a stable home religious freedom,” they add. couples who use contraception provided by the marriage of their Some of the strongest state- the next one in Fort Wayne on Oct. 31. For information, “may think that they are doing parents.” ments in the document are direct- call the South Bend chancery at (574) 234-0687 or nothing harmful to their mar- “Marriage is not merely a pri- ed against those who live togeth- riages,” they are in reality caus- vate institution,” the letter adds. “It er without marriage. Margarita Rodriguez at (574) 282-1986. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 25, 2009 Father Kohrman installed at St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart
BY DENISE FEDOROW join them. “But not just more priests, more good priests.” Bishop D’Arcy asked mem- ELKHART — Bishop John bers of the staff, parish council, D’Arcy celebrated Mass at St. finance council and school staff Vincent de Paul Church in to stand and he presented them to Elkhart on Sunday, Oct. 18, and Father Kohrman, saying that they installed their new pastor, Father would give him advice, assistance Glenn Kohrman. and help with the parish. The bishop told parishioners, In return, Father Kohrman “It’s always a great joy to be at pledged to accept that help. St. Vincent’s — the mother parish “Brothers and sisters in Christ, I of Elkhart. I recognize its great pledge to seek your counsel in history and that the parish always the pastoral care of the parish,” welcomed immigrants and those he said. in need. This parish has always Father Kohrman repeated the held a special place in my heart.” vows he made at his ordination. He told the congregation how At the end of the Mass Father special it was in this Year for Kohrman expressed his apprecia- Priests that the Lord gave the tion. parish two distinguished priests “I thank the bishop for trusting — one who is an engineering me with the job; I’ll try to be a graduate of Purdue and the other good steward. Thanks to Father a former professor of modern lan- Kevin Bauman, the choir director, guage at Notre Dame. the schoolchildren’s choir and to “St. Vincent’s is being well PHOTOS BY DENISE FEDOROW. all of you for being here today.” taken care of by the bishop and The bishop also expressed his the good Lord. You and they Bishop John D’Arcy, Father Glenn Kohrman, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul, and Father Kevin Bauman, associate pastor prepare to celebrate Mass. thanks to the choir and also “the together will create a revitalized congregation for singing so well spiritual growth for the parish,” and joyfully in English, Spanish, We are pleased to share the joy the bishop said. Latin and even Greek!” During the homily the bishop A reception was held in the of the friends and families of our two new priests, encouraged parishioners to pray Knights of Columbus hall follow- Father Jake Runyon for the priests and pray that more ing the Mass. and Purdue University in Fort Wayne Brother Mungovan and recently earned a master’s Father Fernando Jimenez professes final vows degree in theology from May your ministry have many years and many blessings! PITTSBURGH, Washington Theological Union, Pa. — Brother Washington, D.C. James Patrick After college, Brother St. John Vianney Mungovan, 45, Mungovan worked for several All Saints Religious Goods professed his years for State Farm Insurance pray for us 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne 260-456-9173 final vows as a before volunteering in Papua (across from South Side High School) Capuchin New Guinea from 1997-99. He Franciscan at currently resides at St. Francis St. Augustine Friary in Washington, D.C. Catholic BROTHER JAMES Later this year Brother BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL Church on Aug. PATRICK Mungovan will return to Papua 22. MUNGOVAN New Guinea where he will be He is the administrator of St. Fideli Minor youngest of eight children born Seminary in Madang Province to Tom and Marilyn Mungovan, for the next three years. Fort Wayne. Cardinal Sean O’Malley of November 6 Brother Mungovan is a gradu- Boston is also a Capuchin ate of St. Henry Elementary Franciscan and attended Brother 8:30-10:30 AM School and Bishop Luers High Mungovan’s final vows ceremo- School. He earned a bachelor’s ny in Pittsburgh. Eighth Grade Day degree from Indiana University-
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“and to share the happiness of of the parish. The chalice was YEAR of PRIESTS faith-filled hearts discovering the commissioned by a pastor of St. our Lord Jesus.” Mary of the Assumption, Father CHAPEL In his spare time in the cold Julius A. Seimetz, and in fact, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 wintry months, Father Dale remains his property. The inscrip- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 returns to the basement of the tion on the chalice reads: “This family home where he tinkers chalice and paten belongs to Rev. like a continuation of the Mass,” with Lionel model train sets and Julius A. Seimetz, 1914-1932. It Looking back, Father Dale recalls the many hours of this has been used by: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Bishop D’Arcy noted. “He is pres- believes that favorable example ent and so we continue to offer hobby spent with his father when Joseph J. Seimetz, 1933-1959, Rt. set by his parents and other family he was alive as well as with his Rev. Msgr. Simeon M. Schmitt, ourselves, for our families and our members is one of the factors that children and to do his will.” brothers and nephews. 1959-1981, Rev. Dale A. Bauman, led him to the priesthood. The recent canonization of St. 1981-” St. Mother Theodore Guérin is Father Dale’s mother still lives considered as the patroness of Damien of Molokai had profound At the time of Father Dale’s in the family home in Decatur, meaning for Father Dale. For death, his final date will be Catholic schools for the diocese and on his days off in the warm and the founder of the Sisters of years, Father Dale had admired engraved on the chalice which months, he enjoys assisting her this priest who by choice lived in will not be used again until it Providence at Saint Mary-of-the- MARK WEBER with her many flower beds. Woods. She provided sisters for Father Robert Schulte stands at isolation among the lepers in comes into the hands of another Together, they tend a variety of Hawaii so that he could bring son of the parish. (The Rt. Rev. the first Catholic school in Fort the door to the new elevator at roses, mum flowers, canis, Wayne, St. Augustine Academy, MacDougal Chapel. Christ in their midst. Msgr. Joseph J. Seimetz was a marigolds, zinnias and St. John’s A few years ago, Father Dale nephew of Rev. Julius Seimetz.) located on cathedral square where yellow blossoms, just to name a the chancery is located. A statue in became vice president and director made a pilgrimage to Hawaii and Of all the tasks and challenges few. To Father Dale, this is not was able to offer holy Mass at the that Father Dale sees facing the honor of Mother Theodore will be of Peoples Trust and Saving Bank. “yard work” but an opportunity to dedicated on the cathedral square Neither one ever married and they same altar used by Father Damien church today is the teaching of the get exercise while observing each and to pray at the saint’s grave site faith. To him, it is like gardening within a month, Bishop D’Arcy lived with one another until spring, the renewal and marvel of told the congregation. Catherine’s death in 1926. just beyond the church wall. or working on a model train set ... creation. An aspect of Father Dale’s a task that is never rushed nor He spoke of Mother Theodore’s Michael died in 1945. In his will Another form of bloom and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. he left a bequest of $195,000 to priestly vocation concerns a chal- completed. One continues to see growth enjoyed by Father Dale is ice which has a unique connection the possibilities of what could be Mother Theodore and her sisters build an adoration chapel in mem- seeing the gift of faith come to life spent days in silence until they ory of his sister Catherine. to his home parish in Decatur. It is and does the best with the in another person. “It is such a joy a chalice used only by priest sons resources at hand. knelt in prayer before the Blessed Appropriately, the building is to see it all fall in place,” he says, Sacrament. called the MacDougal Chapel. Bishop D’Arcy spoke of St. However in January, 1951, it was Hedwig, whose feast day is Oct. dedicated by Bishop Noll as the 16. She was a queen, a spouse, a Blessed Sacrament Chapel because mother before becoming a reli- all artwork and symbols, in glass, gious who was devoted to the metal or stone refer to the life of poor. Christ and his ultimate institution He also spoke of St. Margaret of the Blessed Sacrament. In one Mary Alacoque, whose feast day is window there is a cock, represent- also Oct. 16, who promoted the ing Peter’s denial of Christ; and in devotion to the Sacred Heart of another, Peter holds the golden key Jesus. Her experience of Jesus was of absolution. that of a merciful, forgiving love— Snakes, eagles, fish, a wind- a love that was divine, but also mill, battle axes and a butterfly human. representing resurrection are all “Every one of us is called to a found in stained glass to represent kind of sanctity like those three events of the Gospel. women, especially in giving our- In the past year, MacDougal selves to God,” Bishop D’Arcy Chapel has experienced a major said. makeover. Outdoors, an extra “May we every day at Mass, drop-off lane leaves passengers out every day at prayer, offer ourselves at the bottom of a convenient to God. Then we become living handicap ramp leading to the front stones.” entrance, where electronically con- trolled doors open at the push of a button. Among the bricks of this The chapel that love built ramp are 178 memorial bricks BY MARK WEBER bearing the names of loved ones and donors who contributed to the chapel renovation. FORT WAYNE — More than a In lieu of the ramp, visitors can half century after its dedication, use a ground level entrance and an few who enter MacDougal Chapel elevator to get to the chapel level. on Cathedral Square in Fort New pews with padding, a new Wayne, are aware that the chapel tile floor and new lighting all exists because of respect and love reveal and enhance the subdued that a brother had for his sister. but rich combination of color Michael and Catherine found in the marble, glass and fur- MacDougal grew up in the cathe- niture of the interior. The sanctu- dral parish and attended Cathedral ary has had some subtle changes Grade School. 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NEWS BRIEFS What they should be asking is: WASHINGTON (CNS) — What is the Vatican doing about Echoing an earlier letter to mem- poverty in the world?” he said. bers of Congress from three bish- Silverman, in a recent video ops, officials of the U.S. IMMIGRATION RALLY IN FRONT OF U.S. CAPITOL monologue laced with profanity, Conference of Catholic Bishops jokingly called on Pope Benedict expressed disappointment Oct. 14 XVI to “move out of your house that the Senate Finance Committee that is a city” and use the proceeds passed its version of health reform to feed the hungry. legislation without resolving prob- lems related to abortion funding, conscience rights, affordability and Irish High Court says legal immigrants. The health church report on child reform plan proposed by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., called America’s abuse can be published Healthy Future Act of 2009, passed DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) — The the Finance Committee Oct. 13 in a Irish High Court has decided that a 14-9 vote, becoming the fifth ver- much-anticipated report on the han- sion to be approved by a congres- dling of child sexual abuse in the sional committee this year. The Dublin Archdiocese should be pub- USCCB officials repeated the bish- lished with the exception of one ops’ statement in an Oct. 8 letter chapter. The redacted report is now that they would be forced to oppose expected to be released by the end the final health care reform bill if it of October. The report of the does not resolve problems in sever- Dublin Archdiocese Commission al key areas. Specifically, they all of Investigation, which was estab- said the final plan must include lished in 2006, follows an inquiry policies against abortion funding into how abuse allegations were and in support of conscience rights; dealt with by church officials in make health care “affordable and Dublin between 1975 and 2004. available to the poor and vulnera- Completed in July, the report was ble”; and meet the needs of legal referred to the court for advice by immigrants and their families. Justice Minister Dermot Ahern CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER after concerns that its publication Promoting right to life could prejudice criminal trials. Hatim Bounou, center, shows his enthusiasm during an immigration rally in front of the Three of the cases investigated by requires fighting world U.S. Capitol in Washington Oct. 13. Thousands of people came to Capitol Hill for a day the commission concern men — two priests and a former priest — hunger, pope says of lobbying and an afternoon rally calling for comprehensive immigration reform. currently before the courts on child VATICAN CITY (CNS) — abuse charges. The trials are not Defending the right to life requires iary bishop for the Diocese of Benedict XVI has named a com- abuse victims. “Our hope is that expected to conclude before sum- promoting and establishing food Providence, R.I. He also accepted mission under the authority of the Chapter 11 proceedings will mer 2010. security, Pope Benedict XVI said. the resignation of Pueblo Bishop Congregation for the Doctrine of enable us to fairly compensate all The current economic crisis has hit Arthur N. Tafoya, 76. The pope the Faith to conduct the delicate victims through a single process agriculture particularly hard, and appointed Father Paul Sirba, a dialogue with the society, saying established by the bankruptcy Report finds weakened governments and the world com- priest of the Archdiocese of St. Paul the remaining problems with the court,” he said. The bishop state of US marriage, munity must “make determined and and Minneapolis, to head the society are mainly doctrinal in explained that the diocese was effective choices” in investing in Duluth Diocese. He named Father nature. The head of the commission engaged in negotiations regarding some encouraging signs agriculture in the developing world, Fernando Isern, a priest of the is the doctrinal congregation pre- eight cases that were to go to trial WASHINGTON (CNS) — he said. His comments came in a Miami Archdiocese, to succeed fect, U.S. Cardinal William J. Oct. 19, but the parties could not Although several measures of the written message Oct. 16, World Bishop Tafoya as bishop of Pueblo. Levada. The Vatican said the initial reach a settlement. “Our concern health of marriage in the U.S. have Food Day. The text was addressed Pope Benedict also named Msgr. talks would focus on the unresolved throughout the negotiations was declined sharply since 1970, there to Jacques Diouf, director-general Robert C. Evans, a Providence doctrinal issues, and that the con- that too large a settlement with are some signs of improvement this of the U.N. Food and Agriculture diocesan priest, to be auxiliary tents of the meeting would remain these eight victims would leave us decade, according to a new “mar- Organization. According to the bishop of the diocese. The changes “strictly private.” A statement will with inadequate resources to fairly riage index.” The index, produced FAO, more than 1 billion people are were announced in Washington be issued at the end of the meeting, compensate” other claimants, by the New York-based Institute for undernourished and one child dies Oct. 15 by Archbishop Pietro it said. numbering 133, he said. American Values and the National every six seconds because of mal- Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the Center on African-American nutrition. Those numbers have been United States. Wilmington Diocese files Sell the Vatican? Nigerian Marriages and Parenting at on the rise because of soaring food Hampton University in Virginia, prices, the global economic melt- Vatican announces start for bankruptcy archbishop calls the idea assesses the strength of the institu- down and a decline in aid and tion of marriage by using five indi- investment in agriculture, the U.N. of dialogue with reorganization ‘stupid’ cators: the percentage of people agency said in a written report Oct. WILMINGTON, Del. (CNS) — VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sell ages 20-54 who are married; the 14. The pope said combating traditionalist group percentage of married adults who hunger by guaranteeing that every- Bishop W. Francis Malooly of the Vatican to help the poor? U.S. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Wilmington announced Oct. 18 comedian Sarah Silverman might describe themselves as “very one has access to a sufficient and happy” in their marriages; the per- healthy food supply would be “a Vatican announced the start of a that the diocese has filed for think it’s a great idea, but a long-awaited dialogue aimed at Chapter 11 reorganization under Nigerian archbishop called the centage of intact first marriages tangible manifestation of the right among married people ages 20-59; to life, which, even though it is repairing a 21-year break with a the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in order suggestion offensive and “stupid.” group of traditionalist Catholics. “to provide the fairest possible Africans from poor countries the percentage of births to married solemnly proclaimed, remains too parents; and the percentage of chil- often far from its full realization.” The first encounter between the treatment of all victims of sexual admire the Vatican, and have no leaders of the Society of St. Pius X abuse by priests of our diocese. desire to dismantle it, Archbishop dren living with their own married and Vatican experts will take place This is a painful decision, one that John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of parents. The combined score for the Bishops, auxiliary named Oct. 26 at the Vatican, Jesuit Father I had hoped and prayed I would Abuja told reporters at a briefing five “leading marriage indicators” Federico Lombardi, the Vatican never have to make,” he said in a on the Synod of Bishops for dropped from 76.2 percent in 1970 for Duluth, Pueblo and spokesman, said Oct. 15. The statement. “However, after careful Africa Oct. 16. “The few poor to 60.3 percent in 2008, according Providence announcement came a few days consideration and after consulta- people who come here have never to the index. But since 2000, there after the head of the traditionalist tion with my close advisers and said, ‘Oh, why don’t you sell this have been small gains in the per- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope society, Bishop Bernard Fellay, reit- counselors, I believe we have no and give us money for food.’ They centage of intact first marriages Benedict XVI has named new bish- erated a list of objections to the other choice.” He said that, given always say, ‘What a beautiful (from 59.9 percent to 61.2 percent) ops for the Diocese of Duluth, Second Vatican Council and said he the diocese’s “finite resources,” place.’ They admire it ... maybe and the percentage of children liv- Minn., and the Diocese of Pueblo, hoped the dialogue would help dis- the bankruptcy filing offers “the because man does not live by ing with married parents (60.5 per- Colo., and has appointed an auxil- pel “errors” in the church. Pope best opportunity” to compensate bread alone,” the archbishop said. cent to 61 percent). OCTOBER 25, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7 Annual Saints on the Board of trustees elects Move service project Father Jenkins to second helps community term FORT WAYNE — Bishop NOTRE DAME — The Dwenger faculty, staff and parents AROUND THE DIOCESE University of Notre Dame Board will join with nearly 1,000 stu- of Trustees elected Holy Cross dents for the school’s 14th annual Father John I. Jenkins on Oct. 16 Saints on the Move day of service to a second five-year term as pres- on Saturday, Oct. 24. ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH GIRL SCOUTS SERVE AT WALK ident of the university, effective at Volunteers will converge on the conclusion of his first term nearly 150 sites throughout the June 30, 2010, Chairman Richard city assisting the homebound, as C. Notebaert announced on behalf well as area churches and other of the board of trustees. not-for-profit organizations in fall “The vision and leadership that clean-up projects. These volun- Father Jenkins has demonstrated teers will be raking leaves, wash- in his first four years in office ing windows and trimming bushes have been inspiring and innova- for the elderly and ill, and visiting tive,” Notebaert said. “Building with residents in area nursing upon the foundation set by his homes, where students will paint Holy Cross predecessors, he is nails, plant flower bulbs and per- making the aspirations of this uni- form other small jobs. versity a reality. The fellows and Students and their chaperones trustees look forward to continu- will depart Bishop Dwenger ing our work with him in service around 8:15 a.m., and work will to Our Lady’s university.” be completed by noon. “I am humbled that the board has expressed its confidence by Ancilla College honored electing me to a second term,” Father Jenkins said. “With the by American Red Crosss support of our trustees, I will con- DONALDSON — American Red tinue pursuing the goals I cited at Cross Blood Services of the my inauguration four years ago — Indiana-Ohio Region honored offering an unsurpassed under- Ancilla College at a recent lunch- graduate education, becoming eon, citing a 221 percent increase even more preeminent as a in blood drive efforts by the research university, and ensuring that our Catholic character Donaldson-based college in the PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH GIRL SCOUTS past year. informs all that we do.” Ancilla College President Dr. The St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School fifth-grade Girl Scout Troop volunteered In a resolution issued Friday, Ron May was in attendance at the again this year at the annual ALS Walk held at Indiana University-Purdue University the fellows of the university said Red Cross’s 2009 Annual Update Father Jenkins has “combined and Recognition Luncheon in campus on Oct. 11. ALS or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s dis- courageous leadership with the Warsaw, where the college was ease, is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary kind of priestly dedication, pas- recognized in the “Growing by toral concern and inspiration that Leaps & Bounds” category. muscle movement.The troop, though unable to participate in the walk due to their we have come to expect of a pres- The 221 percent increase was young age, assisted by handing out water to the walkers. Their service is in memory of a ident of Notre Dame.” They the second highest increase of any expressed their “appreciation for organization in the Indiana-Ohio troop member’s grandmother who was afflicted with ALS. Shown in front, from left, are the commitment” of Father Jenkins to the “Catholic character Region. Caitlyn McMahan, Christine Gallagher, Laura Magner and Alicia Speer. In back are “Ancilla College has, for sever- of the university.” al years, cooperated with the Brianna Lorenz, Clara Chilian, Rachel Baehl and Natalie Cromp. In a separate resolution, the American Red Cross in blood trustees spoke of their “respect drives,” said May. “We are and full confidence” in Father an opportunity to visit Italy and registration is required. Interested Jenkins, adding that he has pleased to partner in this very Greece from May 3 through May Office of Catechesis to participants can register one of critical service area. I am thank- “advanced the institutional mis- 14, 2010. offer Advent in the Home three ways: online at www.dioce- sion of the university to attain the ful to college staff who have Among the memorable sites, sefwsb.org/OC under “Adult worked with Red Cross represen- highest standards of excellence in travelers will visit the Coliseum in FORT WAYNE — The diocesan Formation,” by e-mail to teaching, scholarship and research tatives to enable the blood draws Rome; tour St. Peter’s Basilica in Office of Catechesis is sponsoring [email protected] or to occur on campus. We commit in a community of learning where the Vatican City; admire a one-evening session on Advent by telephone at (260) 399-1411. truth is informed by belief and the college to continued coopera- Michelangelo’s paintings on the in the Home to be held on tion with the Red Cross.” where, specifically, the Catholic ceiling of the Sistine Chapel; view Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7-9 p.m. Schneider and Stein win faith and intellectual tradition are Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ Giotto’s Bell Tower in Florence; at Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Sister Carleen Wrasman, coordi- celebrated and lived.” visit the hilltop town of Assisi; Fort Wayne. The session will be tuition reimbursement Father Jenkins was elected nator of mission integration, has journey to the quaint coastal town facilitated by Mary Barnes and been involved with the organiza- award president by the board on April 30, of Ancona; journey through vine- Ellen Becker. 2004, and became the university’s tional efforts for the blood drives yards and orchards in Delphi, The four weeks preceding FORT WAYNE — Catholic Order on campus. She expressed her 17th president July 1, 2005. He home of the mystical Oracle; and Christmas is an opportunity to of Foresters (COF), headquartered had served the previous four years pleasure with the reported increas- walk through the Plaka district in “bring Advent home” for all ages, in Naperville, Ill., awarded es in the giving of blood by as vice president and associate Athens. families and parishes In this one- $25,000 in tuition reimbursements provost. Ancilla College students, faculty, College course credit is avail- night session participants will be to COF youth members attending and staff. At Father Jenkins’ inauguration able, and all university students given visual examples of how they Catholic school. Jordan Sept. 23, 2005, he stated, “My “It’s wonderful,” said Sister and the general public are invited can keep the Advent season holy Schneider, Fort Wayne, and Wrasman. “I would hope having presidency will be driven by a to attend. The package includes in their own homes through Samuel Stein, New Haven, were wholehearted commitment to unit- the blood drives here and promot- flight, hotel, transportation, muse- prayers, games, crafts, baking and two of 100 winners selected in a ing it would create lifelong habits ing and integrating these two um fees, tour guide, continental decorating. random drawing who received a indispensable and wholly compat- of giving blood and other things breakfast and dinner each day. Participants will be given an $250 award for the 2009-2010 for the good of society. ible strands of higher learning: An informational meeting will explanation of how an Advent school year. A member of St. academic excellence and religious be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 6 “walk-through” can be developed Anthony Court 98, Schneider, son faith.” School of Creative Arts p.m. in room 115 of the Rolland in parishes prior to Advent ... with of Andrew and Tina Schneider, More specifically, Father Offers European trip Art Center on Leesburg Road. the hope that this walk-through attends St. Charles Borromeo Jenkins has articulated a vision for Call Rick Cartwright at (260) 399- can be used by families as a School. Stein, son of Daniel and the university that focuses on its for college credit 7700, ext. 8001, for further springboard to create and develop Rosemary Stein, attends St. Louis becoming a preeminent research details. their own family traditions in Academy Besancon School and is FORT WAYNE — The School of institution while maintaining its order to be better prepared to wel- a member of St. John Court 1375. distinctive Catholic character and Creative Arts of the University of come the Word-made-flesh into Saint Francis is offering area col- longtime excellence in undergrad- their homes at Christmas. uate education. lege students and the community Participation is free, however 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 25, 2009 Saint Joseph’s High School cellist takes his music to Paris
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It’s kind of By the age of 10 he was the affected by what was happening like a funnel, combining all the symphony’s principal cellist. when they wrote something. emotions into one note. And if He continues to take private There’s a song by Shostakovich, you add up all the notes, that’s lessons in Chicago and rehearses the ‘Cello Concerto No. 1,’ your personality.’’ every week with the Chicago which was written around the He’s taking that cello-playing Youth Symphony. time of World War II. You can personality to Paris this week “I’m kind of a big klutz, so I hear the sadness and anger in it,” when he performs at the don’t do sports. The cello fills in he says. Rostropovich Cello Competition, that gap,” Huntington says. “But But his favorite piece to play an international event bringing it’s like sports in that you have is Popper’s “Dance of the 86 cellists from all over the to work hard at it, and you do Elves,” an ultra-light, fast frenzy world. 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SOUTH BEND — With ordination less FORT WAYNE — In this Year For Priests, than two weeks away, Deacon Jacob as declared by Pope Benedict XVI, the Runyon, or Deacon Jake as he’s known, is sanctification of all priests holds special excited about the upcoming event that will meaning for one young man. Deacon mark a new life for him. Fernando Jimenez will be the first Mexican “I’m excited to serve the people and born man in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- church in Fort Wayne and South Bend,” he South Bend to be ordained into the priest- says enthusiastically. hood at a special Mass or ordination at the The days preceding his ordination into Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. the holy priesthood, he notes, will be filled Deacon Jimenez, born in Mexico to with prayer. Fernando and Floinda in 1980, is the oldest This young man, who desires to keep of five boys. He credits his family for caring prayer central to his life, heard God’s call in for his spiritual formation but contends that his adolescence. Born the oldest of 11 chil- his vocation was born within his community dren to Mary (Tippmann) and Terry of 4,000 Catholic people. Runyon, Deacon Runyon considers himself “My parents and grandma were faithful a faithful Catholic. His family attended JACOB RUNYON to the faith,” says Deacon Jimenez of those FERNANDO JIMENEZ Mass, prayed the rosary and participated in who ensured he received the sacraments, the Stations of the Cross during Lent togeth- went to Mass and attended youth group. But er. earned a master of divinity with a focus on it was within his parish community of studying theology at the Pontifical College “Faith is a constant in my family back- Scripture this May. Sacred Heart in Mexico, where, he says, he Josephinum in Ohio for four years, he ground,” he reports. After returning to Fort Wayne following found the germinating seeds of a vocation. earned a master’s of divinity in May. Of his vocation call he says, “The first graduation, he received his assignment to “It was in the parish that I was born into the Of the 13 years he spent in seminary, time I thought of the priesthood was when I assist at St. Matthew Cathedral in South life of Christ,” he says. Deacon Jimenez says, “It was demanding, visited Denver and saw the pope.” Bend. There he has been involved in a num- At the invitation of a neighboring family but we got to build community. That was But that calling was “put on hold” during ber of baptisms, marriage preparation class- to attend charismatic services at the local one of the things I was looking for.” high school and the subsequent years when es and weddings, and funerals, as well as cathedral, Jimenez, then a first-year high He adds, “As I was growing in formation Runyon worked not only at a restaurant but presenting his own homilies three times school student, began to have an interest in I fell in love with my vocation and found later at a paint ball company for three years. each week. a vocation. Later during a two-day retreat happiness. I fell in love with God and his As sponsor for his brother-in-law who Deacon Runyon is also chaplain of centered around the purpose of life, he lis- people.” was engaged in RCIA, Runyon began to Marian High School, where he meets with tened attentively to the bishop, who spoke Following his graduation and a trip to learn more about his faith and soon was students during his visits. He teaches sev- of the priesthood. “Something happened in visit relatives and friends in Mexico, questioning his life’s purpose. His questions enth-grade religion classes at St. Matthew that moment,” he recalls. Deacon Jimenez was assigned to the included the priesthood, but with worries Cathedral and has taught RCIA classes in Following a visit to speak with the rector Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in about all that he would have to give up to the past. of the cathedral and home visits from local Fort Wayne, where he is involved in taking become a priest. His work at the co-cathedral has impas- seminarians, young Jimenez agreed to spend the Eucharist to the homebound, those in Then in 2001, during his Lenten sacrifice sioned this already passionate man to serv- one week in the seminary immersed in nursing homes and hospitals. He also assists to attend daily Mass, Runyon began to hear ice. prayer, community and study time. with Masses, preaches twice each week, God’s call once again. And after a “vague e- “It’s exciting to be doing this,” says the Encouraged by those at the seminary, he counsels Catholics and celebrates baptisms mail” to and subsequent meeting with soon-to-be Father Runyon. “I’ve been want- accepted the invitation to join as a second- at the cathedral and Our Lady of Guadalupe Father Bernard Galic, director of the Office ing to do this for eight years. I have the year high school student. Parish in Warsaw. Deacon Jimenez has his of Vocations, he began the process of apply- training to do it. And it’s exactly what I Jimenez remained in Seminario hand in the Education for Ministry program ing to seminary. want to do!” Diocesano de la Immaculada Concepcion de for Hispanics as well. With only two months to the start of the This prayerful man has a playful side as Celaya throughout high school and two His personal interests resemble that of next seminary session, Runyon was sur- well. He enjoys being with friends, watch- years of philosophy studies in college there. any regular guy. He enjoys time spent with prised and pleased that the process of test- ing movies, playing softball, golfing and his He was ordained into the diaconate in 1998. friends, watching movies, driving, exercise ing and interviews went so smoothly. passion — cycling. “I am an avid cyclist. I Then in 1999, his family moved to the U.S. and reading. Music is another of his pas- “It was pretty neat how it all worked ride about 100 miles a week,” he says. But because of his strong ties to the semi- sions evidenced by the over 6,000 tunes he out,” he recalls. As for ordination Deacon Runyon is nary and people in Mexico he stayed behind. owns in several languages. Deacon Runyon studied for two years at excited and grateful for the support of his In the summer of 2000, with permission His parents are proud that he will be the St. John’s Seminary in Boston, until the dio- church, family and friends. from his superiors, Jimenez made the trip to first priest in the family. And his excitement cese relocated its undergraduate seminarian “The bishop says the priesthood is not the U.S. to be near his family who were concerning his upcoming ordination shines studies to Immaculate Heart of Mary for the person who receives it, but for the parishioners of St. Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, as he says, “My life and soul will be Seminary in Winona, Minn., where he church,” he says. and continue his seminary studies. changed. I want to be a father ... I want to earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy Of becoming a priest, Deacon Runyon After meeting with Bishop John M. listen to the people and show them God is in 2005. His experience of the seminary, says, “Being able to draw people to Christ D’Arcy, Deacon Jimenez was accepted into caring for them.” after being on his own since age 18, was attracts me. It’s a sacramental ministry.” He the diocesan seminary course of study. Following his ordination Jimenez will positive. anticipates the joy of facilitating Mass, rec- At the end of his successful two-year celebrate his first Mass of thanksgiving on “I loved the seminary. I was able to put onciliation and even helping others find stay at Boston College where he studied the Nov. 1 at St. Patrick Church in Fort Wayne. my life in it and devote myself to it. It was how RCIA can change a life. English language, Jimenez returned to In December he will visit Mexico and cele- fantastic!” he says. And he adds, “I want to stay a man of Minnesota where he continued his seminary brate Mass with his family and friends. He was ordained into the diaconate in prayer. I’ll do what the Lord asks. As I try formation at Immaculate Heart of Mary “They all have been on this journey. It’s 2008. Continuing his studies at the to grow closer to Jesus, I want to help oth- Seminary. Within two years he had earned a important to celebrate in the parish where Pontifical College Josephinum, Runyon ers encounter Christ as well.” bachelor degree in philosophy. And after I’m from,” he says. 10 ORDINATION OCTOBER 25, 2009 Mother’s prayers answered
BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN John Paul II in Denver also made a “Except there is no bride’s family very significant impact.” to help out!” Mary had once heard Father Mary admits she is feeling a lit- NEW HAVEN — “As for me and Bernard Galic’s comments about tle harried and still has to make my house, we will serve the Lord” many young men from all around sure the rest of the family is outfit- reads the inscription above the the world being called after being ted, but is excited beyond words kitchen archway of the house near Pope John Paul II. for Jake. She feels Jake will be Deacon Jake Runyon grew up in When Father Thom Lombardi wonderful in his vocation and that since the third grade. The old, two- was at St. Louis Besancon, Mary the personal joys and struggles he story brick farm house surrounded vividly remembers being chal- experienced in a large family will by open fields just east of New lenged to say to her sons, “Not help him better bring Christ to Haven on a rural country road has when you get married, but if you those he serves as a parish priest. always been filled with a “love of get married,” always leaving the Although she realizes his the faith and many children,” door to the priesthood open. exceptional grades will not be explained Mary Runyon, Jake’s Mary said she has “always” much help when he is trying to mother. prayed one of her children would console a mourning family, Mary Jacob Dewane Runyon was MICHELLE CASTLEMAN be open to the call. A favorite book said, “Jake was just an average stu- born the oldest of 11 children (five The Runyon family is shown with Jake and his parents at the diaconate of Mary’s, which she has shared dent in high school, but really boys, six girls) to Mary and Terry ordination in 2008. Jake Runyon will be ordained to the priesthood at with other mothers, is titled excelled all eight years in the semi- Runyon on Aug. 27, 1978. When the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Saturday, Oct. 31. “Mothers of Priests.” nary — never receiving a mark Jake was about 6 months old, For over 20 years Mary has lower than an A.” Terry decided, as the only non- prayed the Vocation Prayer for her Jake’s superiors have also com- Catholic in the home, to join the ning of time.” When Father Larry found out children. Now she and her family mented that it will be beneficial to church. Mary joked, “If I had known Jake was going to the seminary, he are anxiously preparing for an have waited for five years after As a young boy, Mary describes that I might have been a little nicer gifted him with his haircutter set. ordination. high school to go the seminary Jake as easygoing and a very obe- to him growing up!” He told Jake it was the way he Joe Runyon, a younger brother, after experiencing “life in the real dient child. “He never gave us any In addition, she would not take made money when he was in the explained, “It is like getting ready world.” Mary simply summarizes, trouble and was our only one to any credit for fostering the voca- seminary. for a family wedding. Mom has “It is just so awesome to see Jake leave the house without ever being tion of her first-born. She believes “I thought it was so sweet,” been really busy.” so happy.” grounded,” the lighthearted mother that Jake was chosen by God and smiled Mary. She added, “Father But Mary was quick to add, remembered. that nothing she did or did not do Larry has been very supportive of The worst thing she could recall would have changed his becoming Jake and takes him to lunch when- he ever did was fight with his a priest. ever he comes home to visit.” brother Nick, who was just one During his graduation, Mary Mary feels Jake’s call came year younger, when they played felt a strange sort of detachment. during the RCIA process in 2001 together as little boys. She humbly recalled, “As I when he sponsored a brother-in- “Jake is still very competitive to watched the young man ready to law and went through sessions this day. He would tell you himself be ordained, I realized he was with Father Glenn Kohrman. that he is a sore loser when it called by God and we just hap- “We watched Jake really catch comes to any kind of sports,” pened to be blessed to have him in fire during this time,” she recalls. Mary clarified. our family.” Jake lived on his own south of Fort Someone once explained to Jake is not the first priest in Wayne, and the priest at St. Mary that “Priests are priests for- Mary’s family. Her father’s broth- Joseph-Hessen Cassel — Father ever in the line of Melchizedek.” er, Larry Tippmann, was ordained Bob Van Kempen — had a strong Mary said, “Theologically, this 40 years ago. Jake just happens to influence on Jake. means to me, not only throughout share a birthday with this great- Mary adds, “I have heard Jake all of eternity, but from the begin- uncle. tell people his trip to see Pope The priests and people of Congratulations Holy Family Parish South Bend Jake Runyon! offer their prayerful In Honor of your Ordination congratulations to on October 31, 2009 Father Fernando Jimenez and May your service to the Lord be a blessing to all who know you. Father Jacob Runyon
&ROGZDWHU5RDG)RUW:D\QH,1 ZZZWLSSPDQQJURXSFRP OCTOBER 25, 2009 ORDINATION 11 Journey of faith Clergy, seminarians reflect — Fernando Jimenez on priesthood
BY MARK WEBER at Year for Priests seminar
FORT WAYNE — On the last BY CHAZ MUTH ministers and help the faithful day of the month of the holy “appreciate more fully the great gift rosary, when Fernando Jimenez of grace which the priesthood is.” prostrates himself in the sanctu- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Nearly The pope opened the Year for ary of the Cathedral of the 300 clergy and seminarians took Priests June 19, 2009, which coin- Immaculate Conception moments time to reflect on the priest’s role cided with the 150th anniversary before being ordained in the in contemporary society during a of the death of St. John Vianney, priesthood of Jesus Christ, he two-day symposium at The known as the universal patron of will, perhaps, experience the feel- Catholic University of America in priests. ing of resting a precious but Washington marking Pope The symposium on “Ministerial responsible burden, that of being Benedict XVI’s designated Year Priesthood in the Third the first man of Mexican birth to for Priests. Millennium: ‘Faithfulness of be ordained a priest in the “The Holy Father tells us that Christ, Faithfulness of Priests’” Diocese of Fort Wayne-South we participate in the work of was co-sponsored by Catholic Bend. redemption,” said Archbishop University’s School of Theology He will share the trials, the Donald W. Wuerl of Washington. and Religious Studies and by worries, hopes, dreams and love “That is what a priest does. He Theological College, the national that his parents, Fernando, Sr. and brings the Eucharist into the midst seminary of the school. Maria Florinda had when they of the community, but he also The audience of mostly clergy said farewell to Guanajuoto, brings the sacramental ministry of and seminarians listened to talks PROVIDED BY THE JIMENEZ FAMILY the church into the midst of the Mexico 11 years ago and came to Deacon Fernando Jimenez is shown with his parents Maria Florinda and about topics ranging from the the United States in search of a believing community.” Fernando, Sr. His parents moved to Fort Wayne from Guanajuoto, Mexico Catholic faith’s spirit of ecu- better life. In a homily during the Oct. 6-7 menism to the need for clergy to That better life was found in 11 years ago. Deacon Jimenez is the oldest of five children. symposium’s morning prayers, employ creative techniques in Fort Wayne and the quintessence Archbishop Wuerl stressed that it evangelization. Speakers included of it will be realized by the pride and joy as Jimenez’s par- “El Haco” (the skinny one). was incumbent on priests that they several priests and Washington Jimenez family as they sit in the ents present the gifts in the offer- And Jimenez, now called “El use all potential resources “to Auxiliary Bishop Martin D. first pew of the Cathedral of the tory procession of the Mass. Padre,” will be embraced and make Christ visibly and effectively Holley. Immaculate Conception. As she participates in this part blessed by his brother priests and present in the community.” It’s vital for pastors to use new Jimenez’s parents, and his of the celebration, perhaps Maria his bishop before he sets forth on When he announced the special technologies to reach out beyond brothers Ramiro and his wife, Florinda will reflect on how the glorious day of his ordination Year for Priests, Pope Benedict said their parish and into the communi- Oscor and his wife, and Gustavo young Fernando, in a serious and to be followed by the day of his he hoped it would help priests ty, said Vincentian Father Vincent and Roberto will be joined by solemn way took part in novenas first Mass at St. Patrick Parish in “grow toward spiritual perfection” O’Malley, pastor of St. Joseph hundreds of relatives and friends, and holy day liturgies when he Fort Wayne. and value the need to be effective Church in Emmitsburg, Md. who will experience tremendous was a youngster and was called 12 ORDINATION OCTOBER 25, 2009 Sisters of the Holy Cross open international novitiate at Saint Mary’s
BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC might be calling her to religious Q. Why is internationality impor- providing for rich ministry oppor- English as the first language,” says life. If the answer is affirmative, tant? tunities and the area is rich in Holy Cross Sister Brenda Cousins, she applies to a congregation A. Blessed Basil Moreau, overall spiritual, cultural, academic novice director. “Getting to the NOTRE DAME — Earlier this where she continues to test out her founder of the Holy Cross congre- resources and experiences.” ‘language of the heart’ is essential year, the Congregation of the call as a candidate or postulant. If gations, wanted his members to go Q. Who are the novices and where for the novitiate process.” Sisters of the Holy Cross opened she continues to feel a call and is out to the world with the message are they from? One of Sister Brenda’s joys is an international novitiate on their accepted by the congregation, her of Christ. The Sisters of the Holy A. Sisters Jacenta Dkhar, Lucy seeing how well the novices work campus at Saint Mary’s, Notre next step is to become a novice. Cross serve on four continents and Agitok Sangma and Meri Halam and get along with one another Dame. Six courageous young After her novitiate is completed in eight countries. Having a joint are from India. Sister Dorothy despite their cultural differences. women from Brazil, India, Kenya she makes her first vows of pover- novitiate reflects the reality of the Onyango is from Uganda and During a recent international meet- and Uganda traveled to the United ty, chastity and obedience. The sis- congregation’s internationality. Sister Bridget Ndungua Kanuvi is ing of the Sisters of the Holy Cross States to enter the international ter lives under these temporary Q. Why is the new novitiate located a native of Kenya. Sister Luciana at Saint Mary’s, they learned and novitiate. This article explores the vows for five years before she at Saint Mary’s? de Paula Soares comes from performed dances from each opportunities and experiences of makes a final commitment and is A. “We believe that its location Brazil. other’s countries. They seemed to the new novitiate and how it sup- finally professed. at our motherhouse is a great In early May of this year, each enjoy themselves and felt right at ports the internationality of the Q. Where was the Holy Cross novi- plus,” says Holy Cross Sister Mary of these women arrived at Saint home. Sisters of the Holy Cross. tiate before? Louise Full, first councilor on the Mary’s after they met the chal- Q. Who is in charge of the interna- Q. What is a novitiate? A. Previously, the Sisters of the congregation’s General Leadership lenges of the candidacy programs tional novitiate? A. A novitiate is a house of for- Holy Cross had a novitiate in each Team. “The presence of our senior in their own countries. On May 31, A. Sister Brenda Cousins is the mation where new members of continent where they serve — sisters provides added support, the feast of Pentecost, they were novice director and Sisters Mary religious congregations get to Africa, Asia, North America and enrichment and examples of faith- officially received into the congre- Tiernan and Barnita Scholastica know God, their community and South America. After study and ful religious and apostolic commit- gation as novices. Mangsang are members of the themselves better. Most communi- discernment, the leadership of the ment for new members. There is Q. What are the challenges and novitiate formation team. ties of women have two-year novi- congregation made the decision to also a strong presence of the Holy experiences of the novices so far? Q. What do the novices do in the tiates. integrate its four novitiates into Cross family — brothers, sisters A. Experiencing a new ministry, novitiate? Joining a community of sisters one so that new members would and priests — in the South Bend country, language and cultures is A. First-year novices read about is a process. The interested person have a common novitiate forma- area. no easy feat. “My biggest chal- and reflect on spirituality, prayer, spends time with a vocation direc- tion experience and get to know “In addition, the local civic lenge is communication among a community history and participate tor trying to discern whether God their peers from around the world. community is very multicultural, group of people who do not have in faith formation (Scripture, doc-
The parish family of St. Louis Besancon is proud of our third parish son and congratulates extends congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Father Jacob Runyon Jake Runyon and as he is ordained a priest to serve the people of God. Fernando Jimenez First parish son: Father Jesse Lothamer ordained June 15, 1917 on their ordination. Second parish son: Father Kenneth Sarrazine HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm, ordained December 22, 1962 Tuesday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm - Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm PARK FREE
•COUPON• One Regular 20% OFF Price Item The priests and people exp. DECEMBER 30, 2009 NOT VALID WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS • ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER of the 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne • (260) 399-1443 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception YEAR FOR PRIESTS Congratulate Deacon Fernando Jimenez in appreciation June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010 for his service to our parish The Priests and People of St. Michael Parish in Plymouth and offer warm, extend heartfelt congratulations prayerful best wishes and prayers to our newest priests, Father Fernando Jimenez for his fruitful priestly ministry. and Father Jacob Runyon l OCTOBER 25, 2009 ORDINATION 13
The Faculty, Staff and Seminarians of the PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM
send congratulations and prayerful best wishes to
SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC New Holy Cross sisters on the day of their reception into the new inter- national novitiate at Saint Mary’s. From left are Sisters Dorothy Onyango ALUMNI from Uganda, Lucy Agitok Sangma from India, Meri Halam from India, Bridget Ndungwa Kanuvi from Kenya, Luciana de Paula Soares from REV. FERNANDO M. JIMÉNEZ Brazil and Jacenta Dkhar from India. REV. JACOB D. RUNYON trine, sacraments). They spend reach out to those in need. time in personal prayer and spiri- “We meet several of the people tual direction. Novices provide we serve when we are on the bus liturgical ministry at the Church of and they are beginning to recog- Our Lady of Loretto and visit the nize us,” says Sister Jacenta on the occasion of their congregation’s senior sisters. They Dkhar, one of the novices from form community together, taking India. ordination to the priesthood. turns planning and leading com- Finally, the novices take part in munity prayer, cooking meals and an inter-community novitiate with leading community meetings. In several other congregations held AD MULTOS ANNOS! addition to their studies, they once a week in Chicago. There spend time acclimating to the area they interact with novices from and culture. They also give service other religious congregations, to the local community. For exam- share novitiate experiences and ple, it wasn’t very long until they participate in workshops. For information, please contact: learned the South Bend bus route Check out the new Web site of Josephinum Advancement and began their weekly ministry the Sisters of the Holy Cross and 7625 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43235 experience at Hope Rescue learn more about their life and Mission and St. Margaret’s House, ministry. Go to 1-877-725-4436 / www.pcj.edu two agencies in South Bend that www.cscsisters.org.
As they take their place in His vineyard, to plant, to nourish, and to harvest, according to the directions of the master vinedresser, the personnel in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocesan Departments listed here, offer their sincere congratulations and pledge their continued prayers and assistance to Father Jake Runyon and Father Fernando Jimenez •Cathedral Books & Gifts •The Office of Family Life •The Diocesan Business Office •The Diocesan Office for Hispanic Ministry •The Office of Campus and •The Catholic Schools Office Young Adult Ministry •The Office of Spiritual Development/Evangelization •The Office of Catechesis •The Marriage Tribunal •Catholic Charities •The Office of Vocation •Diocesan Services Agency •The Office of Communications •The Office of Worship •The Development Office •The Office of Youth Ministry •The Office of Diocesan Archives •Today’s Catholic 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 25, 2009
Sacramentum Caritatis Benedict XVI “The priest is above all a servant of others, and he must continually work at being a sign pointing to Christ, a docile instrument in the Lord’s hands.”
The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend shares the joy of the faithful and in the hearts of JACOB RUNYON and FERNANDO JIMENEZ as they celebrate their priestly ordination.
ord, anoint your servant, Jacob with the fullness of priestly grace, and bless him with spiritual powers in all its richness!
The priests and people of St. Matthew Cathedral rejoice with the family and friends of Jacob Runyon as he places himself in the footsteps of the good shepherd, in the arms of the Blessed Mother, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. OCTOBER 25, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 15
EDITORIAL Priestly example of a recent canonized saint COMMENTARY couple of Sundays ago, Pope Benedict gave the world a new saint, ASt. Damien of Molokai. TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. St. Damien was born in Belgium to devout Catholic parents. At Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, the age of 18 he entered a religious order and began to study for the IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] priesthood. He prayed everyday that God would allow him to be a missionary. His brother, who was also a religious, was already a mis- Custody minister. educational, pastoral and charitable sionary in Hawaii. Toward the end of Damien’s studies, his brother Holy Land donation In the name of the friars and those programs for the people there. The became ill, and Brother Damien asked his superior if he could be sent to whom they minister, I express our custody cares for the poorest social to Hawaii in place of his brother. Although not yet ordained a priest, helps poor deepest gratitude to you, Bishop classes. I’m sure you are well aware his superior gave him permission, and he set sail for Hawaii. He I am in receipt of your check in D’Arcy, and to our sisters and broth- that it is not easy to be a Christian arrived five months later and found a most pagan land. In the Hawaii the amount of $78,854.13 represent- ers in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- today in the Holy Land. of those days there was much pagan idol worship, great and grave ing the gifts of the people of the South Bend, who continue to give With deep appreciation, much sexual promiscuity and a general lack of morality. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend most generously to help those who gratitude and a promise of prayer for He was soon ordained a priest and began his work of evangeliza- to the Jerusalem Mother Church for are in need! May God bless and you and the people of God in the tion. It was made known to him that there was a colony of lepers on the 2009 Good Friday collection. reward all of you. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, I the island of Molokai. Leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria that This gift will not only assist in the The Good Friday Collection is a am yours, preservation of the holy places but pontifical collection and is absolutely Brother Joe Rogenski, OFM eats away the flesh. It causes terrible disfigurement, oozing sores and vital. This collection helps support putrid smells. At the time, it was not known what caused this disease, will also help the people to whom the Commissary of the Holy Land the Holy Land shrines and also the St. Louis Region and lepers were made to live in complete isolation from society. Franciscan Friars of the Holy Land Father Damien volunteered to live among them in order to bring them God’s word and the sacraments. He took on this duty knowing full well that by living in such close contact with the lepers, he could contract the disease himself. He asked the Virgin Mary to protect him When pregnancy goes awry from the disease for 12 years so that he would be healthy enough to minister to the lepers. Indeed, he was disease-free for 22 years, and uman pregnancy begins embryo, not by the mother), so he ministered tirelessly to the colony. However, after this time he whenever a sperm unites that the use of methotrexate actual- himself contracted the disease, and he died of leprosy in 1889. Hwith an egg inside the fal- ly targets a vital organ of the St. Damien is a beautiful model of Christian service, but he is lopian tube. The newly-minted embryo, resulting in his or her MAKING especially a beautiful model of the priesthood of Jesus Christ. He was embryo must then travel along the death. A significant number of willing to lay down his life to bring the word of God and to adminis- fallopian tube during the next few Catholic moralists hold that the SENSE OF ter the sacraments to God’s people, and he was willing to do this days before finally implanting into use of methotrexate is not morally permissible, because it constitutes without counting the cost. Every priest is called to such self-sacrifice the wall of the mother’s uterus. In rare instances, the embryo a direct attack on the growing BIOETHICS in imitation of Jesus in their own particular situations. will fail to reach the uterus, and child in the tube, and involves a FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK This priestly model is especially important to recall as we will instead implant in the fallopi- form of direct abortion. approach the ordination to the priesthood of two men for our diocese, an tube along the way, which is a Another morally problematic Deacon Jacob Runyon and Deacon Fernando Jimenez. On Oct. 31, very narrow tube not designed to technique involves cutting along secondary, and unintended, effect they will prostrate themselves on the floor of the cathedral offering support a pregnancy. Such “tubal the length of the fallopian tube that the child within will then die. their lives in service to God’s people. All of us should pray for them, pregnancies” are highly risky, where the child is embedded and In this situation, the intention of asking God to give them the grace to live out their priestly lives in because the wall of the tube can “scooping out” the living body of the surgeon is directed towards the complete self-sacrifice without counting the cost, as did St. Damien. stretch only a limited amount the child, who dies shortly there- good effect (removing the dam- May God bless them, and may he send many more young men will- before it will rupture from the after. The tube can then be sutured aged tissue to save the mother’s ing to give their lives as priests for our diocese. increasing pressure of the growing back up. This approach, like the life) while only tolerating the bad fetus, possibly resulting in the use of methotrexate, leaves the fal- effect (death of the ectopic child). death of both mother and child. lopian tube largely intact for possi- Importantly, the surgeon is choos- Dealing with H1N1 virus Whenever an embryo implants ble future pregnancies, but also ing to act on the tube (a part of the in the wrong place, whether in the raises obvious moral objections Due to the pandemic situation of the H1N1 virus, Bishop John M. mother’s body) rather than directly fallopian tube or in another place because it likewise directly causes on the child. Additionally, the D’Arcy sent a letter to priests and addressed the faithful in Today’s like the abdomen, such a pregnan- the death of the child. Catholic last week, announcing the suspension of the shared child’s death is not the means via cy is called “ectopic” (meaning Interestingly, both procedures which the cure occurs. If a large Communion cup beginning Oct. 17-18. “out of place”). Ninety-seven per- are normally presented to patients tumor, instead of a baby, were pre- Bishop D’Arcy cited the advice he received from priests who are cent of all ectopic pregnancies exclusive of any moral considera- sent in the tube, the same curative vicars, or deans, in the various sections of the Diocese of Fort occur within the fallopian tube. tions. They are framed strictly as procedure would be employed. It is Wayne-South Bend and also cited the endorsement of Dr. Deborah Ectopic pregnancy is one of the the means to assure the least dam- tubal removal, not the subsequent McMahan, health commissioner of Allen County, who indicated that leading causes of maternal sick- age possible to the mother’s repro- death of the baby, that is curative the present situation is a “pandemic” in the sense that individuals do ness and death in the United ductive system. Many doctors will for the mother’s condition. not have the natural immunity against the H1N1 virus. States, and presents a formidable admit, however, that these tech- Some say that cutting out a sec- In his letter, Bishop D’Arcy noted the suspension will be lifted challenge to the physician who is niques usually leave the fallopian tion of the tube with a baby inside once the situation is eased and pending proper medical advice. trying to help both mother and tube scarred, increasing the is no different than using Bishop D’Arcy urged the priests to catechize clearly that receiving of child. chances of yet another tubal preg- methotrexate because, in either holy Communion under each species; that is, from the cup or the Of the three commonly per- nancy by setting up the conditions case, the baby ends up dying. Yet sacred host, the church teaches that the body and blood of Christ is formed procedures for addressing for the occurrence to happen the difference in how the baby dies fully present. ectopic pregnancies, two raise sig- again. is, in fact, critical. There is always For the faithful we also encourage the following, recalling notes nificant moral concerns while the About half of the cases of tubal a difference between killing some- from the first memorandum. Anyone who is seriously ill with a third is morally acceptable. pregnancy will resolve on their one directly and allowing someone cough and fever should be reminded that they do not have an obliga- The first procedure involves a own, with the embryo being natu- to die of indirect causes. We may tion to attend Sunday Mass. We encourage everyone including ushers drug called methotrexate, which rally lost without the need for any never directly take the life of an intervention. When an ectopic and greeters to practice good hygiene, especially washing hands on a targets the most rapidly growing innocent human being, though we cells of the embryo, especially the pregnancy does not resolve by regular basis. may sometimes tolerate the indi- placenta-like cells which attach the itself, a morally acceptable rect and unintended loss of life Bishop D’Arcy has also said, “for further protection of the health early embryo to the wall of the approach would involve removal of all, the greeting of peace is optional or may be given verbally or that comes with trying to properly tube. Some have suggested that of the whole section of the tube on address a life-threatening medical by a nod of the head.” methotrexate might preferentially the side of the woman’s body situation. These are common sense matters that we can all can adopt. target these placenta-like cells, dis- where the unborn child is lodged. tinct from the rest of the embryo, Although this results in reduced so that it could be seen as “indi- fertility for the woman, the section Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a rectly” ending the life of the of tube around the growing child priest of the diocese of Fall embryo. Others, however, have has clearly become pathological, River, Mass., and serves as the Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa noted that these placenta-like cells and constitutes a mounting threat director of education at The Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and are in fact a part of the embryo with time. This threat is addressed National Catholic Bioethics Vince LaBarbera. itself (being produced by the by removal of the tube, with the Center in Philadelphia. 16 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 25, 2009 Cardinal reviews 40 years of dialogue CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When World Methodist Council and the In October the church remembers St.Anthony Mary Claret. Cardinal Walter Kasper, the World Alliance of Reformed This quiz looks at his troubled life. Vatican’s chief ecumenist, tried to Churches have led to recognition THE harvest the fruits of 40 years of of a strong shared faith in Jesus 1.Claret lived and died in this century,one of the most difficult for the Catholic Church dialogue with the mainline Christ and the Trinity, the content Protestant churches, he did it by of the creed and baptism, the book VATICAN a.17th b.18th c.19th the piece, not the bushel. said. The result is a 207-page book, It highlighted a “fresh and LETTER 2.Despite a name that conjures up images of French wine he was from “Harvesting the Fruits: Basic renewed understanding of the rela- a.Italy b.Catalonia, Spain c.Portugal Aspects of Christian Faith in tion between Scripture and tradi- CINDY WOODEN Ecumenical Dialogue,” which cel- tion” and the almost miraculous 3.Anthony had humble beginnings;his father was involved in this trade which he also ebrates abundant growth in under- agreements with Lutherans and learned standing among Christians, but Methodists on justification — how edges that while many of the his- a.weaving b.soldiering c.dueling with a sharp sense of quality con- people are made righteous in the toric disputes that kept Christians trol. eyes of God — which was the key divided have been overcome, dif- The book bears the cardinal’s dispute of the Protestant ferences over new ethical prob- 4.Claret was drawn to religious life and was ordained,but his stay with this order was name as author, although others Reformation. lems — particularly concerning not a success had a hand in the project: former But it acknowledged serious human sexuality — are moving a.the Augustinians b.the Templars c.the Jesuits and current members of the cardi- differences in understanding and in some of the churches farther apart nal’s Pontifical Council for practice regarding the meaning of and even creating new divisions 5.He worked for a time at this centre of Catholicism Promoting Christian Unity, the ordination and who can be within individual Christian com- a.Rome b.Constantinople c.Avignon cardinal-members of the council ordained, the question of authority munities. and theologians from other in the church and who exercises it, The cardinal, his staff and rep- 6.Back home he led many missions.Rather surprisingly the attitude of these folks was Christian communities. and how Christian communities resentatives of the Catholic often hostile Four decades of official can determine what constitutes an Church’s four dialogue partners Catholic dialogues with the authentic interpretation of will gather in February to study a.the Muslim governors b.the local clergy and gentry Anglican Communion, the Scripture. c.the Crpyto-Jews. Lutheran World Federation, the In addition, the book acknowl- LETTER, PAGE 17 7.He,nevertheless,founded this order a.the Whahabi White Fathers b.the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary God’s mercy is everlasting c.the Green Army of the Messiah lifetime as threatening, or as difficulties, had a spiritual com- 8.He went off to be bishop in this nation,now one of the last strongholds of commu- awful, as those that confronted ponent for the ancient Jews. God nism and anti-Catholicism in the Americas THE his people centuries earlier in willed nothing evil or heartless. a.Bolivia b.Trinidad c.Cuba Egypt. He lived to see Babylonia Disease and incapacity were SUNDAY completely overtake the Hebrew signs of a heartlessness that came homeland, and he saw the coer- from sin. 9.According to historians,his reforming zeal led these,not exactly the desired out- GOSPEL cion brought to bear upon his When Jesus healed, the effects come: people by Babylon and other of sin also were overcome. The a.There were multiple assassination attempts. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION imperialistic neighbors. key to Bartimeus’ healing was in b.The population increasingly turned to Santeria. He addressed the humiliation his faith. c.The clergy began to emigrate back to Europe. and destruction of being overtak- 30th Sunday in en, with faith that the merciful Reflection 10.He was recalled and became confessor to God of the Exodus again would a.Queen Isabella II of Spain rescue the people. Jeremiah was hardly the only Ordinary Time b.Juana la Loca For its second reading, the ancient Hebrew writer who con- Mk 10:46-52 church presents a selection from centrated on the mercy of God as c.Charlotte, wife of Maximillian of Hapsburg (executed Emperor of Mexico) The Book of Jeremiah pro- the Epistle to the Hebrews. seen in the Exodus. God’s mercy vides this weekend’s first read- This New Testament Scripture is everlasting, because God is ing. A few facts about Jeremiah is abundant in its references to eternal and unchanging. God is 11.He separated from her service over what political issue with ecclesial overtones: are known from the book itself. ancient Jewish beliefs and cus- not forgiving and blessing in one a.Her recognition of an Italian government,which defied the papacy He was from Anatoth, a village toms. Its author is unknown, but instance, while punitive and b.Her insanity, which made her behave wildly at Mass thus dimin- only a few miles from Jerusalem, obviously the author knew angry in another. ishing the church’s role Just as hardships and great and he was the son of Hilkiah, a Judaism and Jewish life in the c.her support for the forces of Juarez who had anti-clerical leanings priest. He acted as a prophet for first century A.D. very well. worries troubled the ancient over 40 years. Supreme in Jewish cult, and in Hebrews long after they had left many other aspects of Jewish life, Egypt, so sadness and difficulties 12.He fled to the pope,yet the pope perhaps surprisingly This weekend’s reading is a a.denounced him as a jester and a puppet powerful and expressive acclama- in the first century was the high confront us today. tion of God’s power and good- priest, descending in office from We cannot do everything our- b.sent him back to his monarch ness, and in the assurance that Aaron, the brother of Moses. The selves, but the loving God of the c.refused to accept that he was who he said he was once more God will protect and high priest acted for the entire Exodus, with us because of the lead the people. nation as he offered the sacrifice reconciling death of Jesus, still 13.He was getting ready to serve the papacy again by participation in this As is typical of this book, this in the temple. comes to our aid. The key is that a.the 15th crusade we, as Bartimeus, love, and trust reading is very moving in its elo- The Epistle to the Hebrews b.the first Vatican Council sees Jesus as the great high priest in God. quence and feeling. c.the first annual Catalan barbeque and carnival Being the son of a priest, of the new era of salvation, the era of Christianity. Jesus acts for Jeremiah in all likelihood was 14.Claret,often a sickly person,withdrew to a French monastery.There however he quite familiar with the traditions all humankind in sacrificing to READINGS of the ancient Hebrews. He God, causing reconciliation and a Sunday: Jer 31:7-9 Ps 126:1-6 Heb was still hounded by would have been particularly new bonding after sin tore 5:1-6 Mk 10:46-52 a.political enemies from Spain aware of the Exodus, the flight humanity away from God. Monday: Rom 8:12-17 Ps 68:2, 4, 6- b.headaches cause by too much tai chi from Egypt and slavery, events St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes 7, 20-21 Lk 13:10-17 c.dreams that he was actually the son of Martin Luther that molded the Hebrews into one the last reading. It is the story of Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25 Ps 126:1-6 Bartimeus, a blind man, who distinctive race, and that resulted Lk 13:18-21 15.What about the order he founded? in their settlement in the Holy begged by the roadside in Jericho. It is no wonder that Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22 Ps 19:2-5 a.These orders rarely outlive the founder, it fizzled in the 1700s Land. Lk 6:12-16 b.It is still thriving, now known as the “Claretians”and serves in 60 The Hebrews did not escape Bartimeus had to beg in order to Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39 Ps 109: countries Egypt simply because they were survive. 21-22,26-27, 30-31 Lk 13:31-35 lucky, or because they were At the time of Jesus, persons c.It was successful until 1933 when the Nazis secularized it and clever. Instead, they succeeded in with severe physical challengers, Friday: Rom 9:1-5 Ps 147:12-15, 19- made it a component of the Waffen SS. fleeing the miseries they had such as blindness, were reduced 20 Lk 14:1-6 endured in Egypt only by the to begging unless their families Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29 ANSWERS: mercy and power of God. assisted them. Ps 94:12-13a,14-15,17-18 Lk 14:1,7-11 1.c, 2.b, 3.a, 4.c, 5.a, 6.b, 7.b, 8.c, 9.a, 10.a, 11.a, 12.b, 13.b, 14.a, 15.b Jeremiah saw events in his Blindness, as all other bodily OCTOBER 25, 2009 COMMENTARY 17 Peter raised Tabitha from the dead in Joppa
Where is Joppa where St.Peter raised Simon, a tanner of leather. Here St. monastery built in 1860 and dedi- Joppa include St. George’s Church, Tabitha from the dead? Peter received the vision that cated to St. Peter. Under the a Greek Catholic Church, a showed him that pagans should be HIRE monastery courtyard is a burial Maronite monastery and a Greek he Acts of the Apostles in admitted into the church. The New cave with numerous sepulchral Orthodox monastery. the New Testament says that, American Bible says that Peter’s HISTORY recesses which was part of a first In Joppa’s central square is the Tin Joppa, there was a female lodging with a tanner was signifi- through fourth century Jewish famous clock tower built in 1906 to convert to Christianity named cant, because the Jewish religion cemetery. Here visitors are shown mark the 30th anniversary of the Tabitha who was known for her considered the tanning occupation the tomb of the risen Tabitha, reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. At acts of charity. But she fell ill and unclean. FATHER RICHARD HIRE which is part of Christian tradition. the harbor or port of Joppa is a died. The town of Joppa, now called Then, in Joppa, there is a small lighthouse. Today the harbor is a Since St. Peter was in a nearby Jaffa and also Yafo in Hebrew, is a Moslem mosque built in 1730. It is fishing port. A great number of town, they asked him to come to famous port city of Israel on the Joppa, the Phoenician king, Hiram said to be on the site of Simon the fishing boats line this small marina, Joppa. St. Peter went to the Mediterranean Sea. It is now a of Tyre, landed cedars of Lebanon Tanner’s house, where St. Peter as well as a handful of houseboats. upstairs room of the house where suburb of the modern city of Tel- for the construction of Solomon’s stayed after raising Tabitha, from Along the waterfront are a number Tabitha was. He asked everyone to Aviv, 40 miles northwest of temple. the dead. of restaurants with a great view. leave the room. Then he knelt Jerusalem. There is a Jewish tradi- Baedeker says that, in Joppa, Fodor mentions that, at Joppa, down and prayed. Finally he said: tion that Noah’s son Japheth you can see the Franciscan is St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic “Tabitha, stand up.” She opened founded the town of Joppa after Monastery of St. Peter, built in Church built in 1932 to accommo- Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. her eyes and sat up. St. Peter the flood. 1654 on the site of a 13th-century date the growing number of Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse helped her to her feet. Then the It was from Joppa that the Crusader castle. Its name com- Catholics here. Other churches in answered this question. people came into the room to see prophet Jonah in the Old memorates the visit of St. Peter to she was alive. Testament boarded a ship, was cast Joppa. Steps lead down from the This miracle made many more into the sea during a storm, then monastery courtyard to the still SCRIPTURE SEARCH converts to Christianity. And St. was swallowed by a great fish, and intact vaults of the Crusader castle. Peter stayed on in Joppa for a finally let out on the shore. Also at Also in Joppa is the Russian while, living at the house of Gospel for October 25, 2009 Mark 10:46-52 Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the 30th Sunday, Cycle B: the healing of a A thinking man’s guide to writing faith-filled man. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. about, cheering for the team JERICHO BARTIMAEUS ROADSIDE JESUS CRY OUT SON OF DAVID here’s never been a day in little less judgmental. In most MANY REBUKED BE SILENT the last 28 years that I’ve sports (hockey and soccer are two CALL (HIM) BLIND MAN SAYING Tregretted entering the field exceptions), there is always a win- FROM THREW TO DO MASTER of journalism, in particular, sports ner and always a loser. Many GO YOUR WAY FAITH IMMEDIATELY journalism. times, it comes down to one play SIGHT FOLLOWED ON THE WAY Although I’ve been reminded tilting the outcome. The perspec- THE by some boisterous football fans tive of the winner and loser often through the years that my career of is flipped by one play — or replay. SIDELINES HE SAW choice is occupied by a despicable When Notre Dame lost to TIM PRISTER band of athlete wannabes, I am Michigan in early September this CALLONTHEWAY proud of my work and believe that year, Sports Illustrated depicted ketball the last 28 years, I’ve heard GN I YAS I GHT LW I have provided a service to Notre Michigan as being “back” while the same familiar voice each home OBCRYOUTDEEK Dame football fans everywhere Notre Dame and Charlie Weis game, and at some point in the while pursuing a path that is were still wrapped up in their los- game, this gentleman questions the YELMANYSTLDJ rewarding and fulfilling. ing ways. But if the official had integrity of the officials. OSR I JOFAEL I O That’s not to say that I’ve called interference on a Michigan Every game? Every official? UIEDNFIHAJSR always written the most informa- defensive back (from my perspec- How childish. tive and most accurate depiction of tive, that was the right call), Notre How about a more civilized RLTTODOTDEDE the action on the field, nor would I Dame would have kept the ball, approach to observing sports? WESUEAMI TRAB defend those in the business who would have run the time off the Cheer for your team, pull for a vic- ANAMNVPAM I OU have chosen biting and cruel com- clock, and would have won the tory and sure, go ahead and moan mentary as their route to fame and game over Michigan. when a call goes against you. But YTMAO I FFNCRK fortune. Would, then, Notre Dame have in the end, how about accepting PINJODWERHTE Somewhere along the line, been “back” while Michigan the outcome, feeling disappoint- MNADEWOLLOFD “telling it like it is” became “look at remained wrapped up in its losing ment that the game didn’t turn out me.” Instead of reporting the story, ways? Such is the all-encompass- the way you had hoped, but keep- © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com reporters-analysts have become the ing judgment based upon one play, ing your integrity intact? story with the microphone and one brief moment in time. Those who blame the officials camera now pointed at us instead of I wish fans were less fanatical or a coach for every loss is a The cardinal said he knows that toward the field of play. and observed the game as opposed symptomatic reflection of society: “even among some members of Likewise, today’s sports fan has to taking emotional stands based blame someone else for your own LETTER the Roman Curia” there sometimes become equally obnoxious when it upon rooting interests. It’s great to shortcomings. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 is a feeling that ecumenism “has comes to expressing opinions cheer for your team. It gives peo- I realize it’s too late to turn not borne any fruit and left us with about his favorite team and the ple a way of escaping the every- back in a world of non-stop public our hands empty.” coaching prowess (or lack there day problems in life and the commentary, and that certainly the book as the basis for a discus- But “that is not the official of) of their team’s coach. Much drudgery that often accompanies adds fun and excitement to a sport- sion on “the future of Western ecu- opinion” of the church, he said, time is spent and anger is vented it. But can’t we just observe athlet- ing event. But the next time, menism,” Cardinal Kasper said. pointing out that Cardinal William on Internet message boards toward ic competition, take it for what it’s before you berate an official or Presenting the book at the J. Levada, prefect of the fans whose “crime” is cheering for worth, accept that there will coach, stop, think, use reason and Vatican Oct. 13, the cardinal said Congregation for the Doctrine of another team. always be a winner and a loser, good judgment, and recognize the timing of the project was not the Faith, is also a member of the I once was on the other side of and move on? there will always be a winner and meant to coincide with his possi- council for Christian unity, and the sports fence. As a teenager, I I’m amazed at the people who a loser in a sporting event. ble retirement. He will turn 77 in read the first draft of the book and was the raving fan criticizing play- attend high school or college Common sense is a much better March, but said the pope has made made suggestions. ers, coaches and those cheating sporting events with the sole intent — and healthier — approach to no mention of replacing him. Also, he said, Pope Benedict referees. Nearly three decades in of badgering the officials/umpires, cheering for your team and evalu- “I am willing to work in the XVI and Cardinal Levada were football press boxes tamed the ani- as if it were their right, their duty. ating the action on the field. church and for the church as long given copies of the completed edi- mal within since, as the cliché Why do we do this? Why do we as God gives me the strength and tion of “Harvesting the Fruits.” goes, there is no cheering in the take a sporting event and turn it health, but the rest depends on the “This book was not written press box. As a member of the into a public beheading of a guy Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of Holy Father,” he said, adding that against anyone in the Curia, but media, your perspective is forced who is making $40 a game and Marian High School and a 1982 it “would not be a disaster” for the aims at creating a welcoming to change. simply trying to do his job? graduate from the University of church or for ecumenism if a qual- atmosphere for ecumenism,” I wish the sports media were a In covering Notre Dame bas- Notre Dame. ified replacement stepped in. Cardinal Kasper said. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 25, 2009
DWENGER, SAINT JOSEPH’S BOYS PLACE AT CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS Bishop Dwenger High School boys’ cross country team took first place at the West Noble cross country regional on Oct. 17. Runners from Bishop Dwenger in the top 15 places of the 5k run include Andy Brennan at No. 5 with 16:33; Luke Momper at No. 9 with 16:39; Phil Schroeder, at No. 12 with 16:45 and Andrew Eckrich at No. 15 with 16:54. At the Elkhart Central Regional Oct. 17 Saint Joseph’s High School boys cross coun- Sports try took second place with Mike Bradley at No. 4 with 16:24 and Mark Greci at No. 13 with 16:39. Panthers, Crusaders to fight Crusaders, Saints advance to championship Crusaders. within striking distance. for CYO championship BY JOE KOZINSKI Time would be the opponent Mishawaka Catholic quarterback for the Blazers the rest of the Joe Molner then took the snap, BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ed to do to come out on top.” MISHAWAKA — Big time pro- way, but keeping with the team faded back and found Chris Kitchen also gave his kudos to grams and prime time players put philosophy, “keep fighting the Coulter, who was closely cov- his defense and defensive coach- whole game,” Sanders found ered, out reach the defender for a FORT WAYNE — Semi-final their skills, countless hours of ing staff with the shut out. practice and hearts on the line to Ottbridge on a 69-yard pass to 32-yard touchdown reception. gridiron action for the Catholic The St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth- put them on the board. The PAT was no good; Youth League (CYO) 2009 tour- determine which teams would be St. Aloysius-St. Therese (JAT) playing in the finals of the Inter- Ottbridge’s kick was the Saints would nament was held Sunday, Oct. Knights ended their postseason true making the still have the 2- 18, leaving just two teams in City Catholic League playoffs at run and stellar year with a Otolski Field. final, 22-8, and point loss from the league for the cham- tough loss to the advancing the earlier loom pionship showdown The first game of the day pit- defending champs, ted the regular season champs Crusaders into heavy on their next weekend. Holy Cross, set- the champi- shoulders The St. and undefeated Holy Cross- ting up the Christ the King Crusaders against onship game. leading, 12-6. Vincent final game “Tre The Panthers Panthers the tandem of Dominique between the Sanders and Tyran Ottbridge and Robinson, as did would go to work advanced by Crusaders the rest of our defen- again but a costly defeating St. their St. Matthew-St. Jude-Our and St. Lady of Hungary Blazers. sive line, had a big day putting fumble recovered by Saints’ Charles, 20- Vincent. pressure on Sanders,” Joe Molner would prove their 0. The The game plan for the The two Crusaders would be a simple one: Krzyzewski commented. “We undoing. On the possession that Panthers faced each had to fight off the rust, but our followed, on fourth down and were led by pound the ball down the middle other in regu- of the field using their superior kids responded as I knew they five at the 32 the Saints’ long their outstand- lar play on would.” time mentor Toni Violi called for ing quarterback, offensive line and keep Sanders Sept. 20 with the and Ottbridge in front of them With one half of the champi- the middle screen and the Molner Michael Fiacable, Panthers coming onship game set, the defending to Kavanaugh connection worked who rushed for all and in the middle of the field. out on top, 24-14. The first possession for the champion Mishawaka Catholic to perfection as he raced into the three touchdowns. Jordan Looking forward to the Saints would meet the St. endzone with 1:40 left in the half. Bly, Ryan Watercutter and Kyle Crusaders was just as scripted by rematch with Holy Cross, their veteran Coach John Anthony-St. Joseph-St. Pius The powerhouses would trade Hartzog also added significantly Kitchen recalls, “It was a great Panthers, a team that beat the defensive stands in the second to the unbeaten offensive play of Krzyzewski. With a one-two game the first time and I would punch of Quinn Imus and Pierre purple-and-gold clad squad by a half allowing no more points on the Panthers. expect nothing less this time. It PAT in Week 1. the board setting the stage for the Coach Cory Kitchen reported, Byrne, they marched down to the should make for an outstanding one-yard line where Imus fin- The breaks would go the way championship game pitting the “We are very pleased to move on championship atmosphere.” of the Saints early as Joe Mishawaka Catholic Saints to the championship game. St. ished the drive. Ryan Wobbe con- Game time is set for 2:30 p.m. nected on the points after touch- Kavanaugh took the opening against the Holy Cross-Christ the Charles played us hard and at the University of Saint Francis. kickoff and raced 74 yards for a King Crusaders. should be commended on a fan- down (PAT) making the score, 8- The junior varsity match-up will 0. touchdown. The PAT was “The reason we have turned tastic effort. It is never easy to take place first at 1 p.m. Both blocked, Saints, 6, Panthers, 0. our season around is the leader- beat the same team twice in one The half would end after each contests will air on Redeemer team sparring for field position The Panthers made there own ship of the eighth graders,” season. 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Columbus will have a spaghetti St.Charles Borromeo St.Adalbert Southern Living, Tastefully dinner Friday Oct. 30, from 5- Anne Marie Adang, 83, Thomas J.Douthart, Simple and Southern Living will Holiday craft bazaar 7:30 p.m. at the Knights hall, 67, Holy Family be on hand at a ladies night out South Bend — St. Anthony de 553 E. Washington St. Tickets St.Henry Friday, Nov. 6, in the Our Lady Padua Parish will have a holiday are $7 for adults and $3.50 for of Hungary School gym, 735 W. craft bazaar Saturday, Nov. 7, children under 12. Calvert St. Doors open at 6 p.m. from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Director: Office of Tickets are $10 presale or $12 at school auditorium. A bake sale Fall open house Spiritual Development & Evangelization the door. Presale tickets can be and lunch will be available. Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-Hessen purchased at the school office at Cassel will have a fall open The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (574) 289-3272 or the church Fall dance house Thursday, Nov. 12, from seeks applicants for this position office at (574) 287-1700. The Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-Hessen 5-7 p.m. Representatives from The mission of this office is the spiritual renewal of parishes evening will include 10 games of Cassel School will have a fall Longaberger Baskets, Pampered Bingo with prizes from the spon- throughout the diocese and outreach to those who have lapsed dance with music from Break Chef, Gold Canyon Candles, Lia from the practice of their Catholic Faith. The office facilitates sors, a scrapbooking area with Away, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8- Sophia, Anastasia’s Purses, parish missions, as well as one-day retreats and parish enrichment complementary stickers and 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 and Miche Bags, Creative Memories, paper, raffles and tips (extra include two drinks. 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South Bend — The Knights of priests Thursday Nov. 5, from 7 Mishawaka — A rosary for the Columbus Council 5521, 61533 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Francis Poor Souls will be recited on • Relational skills and the ability to engage and motivate others. S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Convent, 1515 W. Dragoon Trail. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. in St. • Strong organizational and leadership abilities. fry on Friday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 7 Joseph’s Cemetery, rain or shine. • Flexibility in work schedule and hours. p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Sister Jane Carew, Search Committee Chair P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801 260.422.4611 • email: [email protected] Deadline for applications: November 13, 2009
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2114 S. Calhoun St. PromotionPromotion ends endsNovember June 1, 30, 2009. 2009 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 744-2114 Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 25, 2009 Bishop John M. D’Arcy offers a St. Charles new kindergarten facility blessed blessing on the newly construct- classes boast a total of 84 students, will be central to St. Charles BY KAY COZAD ed kindergarten the majority of whom attend full- Parish. That we will love them, addition to St. day. Two new teachers joined the catechize them, protect them and FORT WAYNE — The steady rain original two this year to accommo- above all bring them closer to Charles School, that fell on the morning of Oct. 14 date the incoming number of stu- God,” he adds. while St. Charles was not enough to dampen the dents and each classroom has a As he closed the Mass, Bishop pastor, Msgr. spirits of the students and staff of teacher’s aid. D’Arcy reminded the students to John Suelzer, left St. Charles Borromeo School, who Principal Sordelet says, “The pray for their vocation saying, of bishop, looks assembled for an all-school Mass kindergartners are doing an excel- “One of the most important things on. celebrated by Bishop John M. lent job. We’ve had a smooth tran- in life is to find your vocation. At D’Arcy, along with St. Charles sition. It’s a blessing.” Mass we say the vocation prayer, pastor Msgr. John Suelzer and Msgr. Suelzer agrees saying, ‘Lord, help me. Teach me to find associate pastors Fathers Tony “It’s wonderful that we have the my vocation in life.’” Steinacker and Jim Kumbakkeel. kindergartners on St. Charles’ Following Mass the bishop and Family members, parishioners and campus. It’s good that the little fellow priests led the kindergart- visitors joined the students at the children see the big children and ners and staff in a procession to special Mass to celebrate the the big see the little. We’re very the new building. There the bishop newly-constructed kindergarten pleased with the facility and hope met the architect and consultants PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD facility in use this school year. to keep up the numbers.” responsible for the design and con- St. Charles School preschool At Mass during his homily struction of the new facility, which and kindergarten-age students had Bishop D’Arcy spoke directly to offers four new classrooms, rest- been attending school on Our the students about Jesus from the rooms, small kitchenette and utili- Lady of Good Hope campus for aisles of the church. ty closet, and is built off the exist- the past 12 years. Construction on “Don’t ever be silent with ing building. the addition to St. Charles School Jesus,” he says. “Never be afraid, As all gathered in the hallways broke ground in November of God loves you.” of the kindergarten building, the 2008 and was completed in As the bright students, both bishop offered a prayer to bless the August of this year. young and old, answered the bish- building itself. Following the Principal Robert Sordelet says, ops inquiries, he reminded the prayer the bishop met with the “We appreciate the generous sup- congregation that God’s people kindergarten students and teachers port of the parishioners of St. must be like children. “We’re all in their respective rooms. The stu- Charles. In these difficult econom- supposed to be like little children, dent desks were centered within ic times they pulled forward. no matter how old. In the sense the economically arranged and They’ve always been very good to that everything is from God — brightly decorated classrooms. the children.” everything is a gift.” Bishop D’Arcy took the eager He adds, “The addition com- He also reminded the adults that students through a question- Bishop John M. D’Arcy banters with kindergarten students in one of the pleted the school from a physical the children were innocent and answer session in each classroom four newly constructed classrooms at St. Charles School before blessing standpoint as well as now having unprotected and that they deserved with easy banter before blessing the room with holy water on Oct. 14. St. Charles pastor Msgr. John everyone together.” and needed love and care. all four of the rooms with holy Suelzer, left, and Principal Robert Sordelet, right, are both pleased with Currently the four kindergarten “Let’s promise that the children water. the new facility that houses the 84 kindergarten students this year.
Tuesday November 3 7\f]gh]Ub7i`hifY 2009 @97HIF9 7:30 p.m. GU]bhAUfmÁg7c``Y[Y Saint Mary’s College O’Laughlin Crusader Prologues: Auditorium Preparing for War in the Moreau Center Gothic Age for the Arts Free and Open to the Public Reception to follow. A lecture by William Chester Jordan Professor of History and Chair of the History Department at Princeton University For more information, visit: saintmarys.edu/christian-culture-lecture The Christian Culture Lecture honors Professor Bruno Schlesinger and is made possible by the generosity of Dr. Susan Fitzgerald Rice ’61 and her husband, Dr. Donald B. Rice. It is a premier program of the saintmarys.edu Humanistic Studies Department showcasing both it and Saint Mary’s College as centers of excellence for the liberal arts.