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PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR STUDENTS FROM THE SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM assist Father Roland Freeman during the 32nd annual Archbishop’s Mass for the pro- gram on April 24. Special students shine at joyous, heartwarming Mass PAGE 11 Catholic home shared by able-bodied, developmentally disabled turns 20 PAGE 10

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CNS PHOTO BY NANCY WIECHEC Archbishop BENEDICT XVI raises his arms on the balcony of St. Peter’s April 19 after being announced as the new pope elected by the world’s cardinals. Chaput receives award for POPE BENEDICT XVI JANET SMITH Pope Benedict New pontiff Priest ordained May 7 program ‘courageous XVI formally brings own deacon by Biography to focus on defense’ of begins charism to Cardinal of former Cardinal Joseph themes of life ministry as papacy, Ratzinger recalls ‘Gospel of Life’ head of cardinals say memories Ratzinger PAGE 12 PAGE 12 PAGE 2 PAGE 8 PAGE 3 PAGE 14

ARCHBISHOP’S COLUMN BULLETIN BOARD ELECTION OF POPE BENEDICT XVI Healing Services, Tastes of the Continents Benefit; Health Fair; ‘A MOMENT OF GRACE’ Natural Family Planning Classes; Pilgrimages PAGE 17 PAGE 2 2 l POPE BENEDICT XVI APRIL 27, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

Left: CROWDS WAVE and take pictures of Pope Benedict XVI as ARCHBISHOP’S COLUMN he greeted them after MOST REV. his April 24 inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The Mass, at- CHARLES J. CHAPUT tended by about 350,000 people, O.F.M. CAP. marked the formal start of Pope Benedict’s papacy. Election of Benedict XVI Below: ITALIAN CARDINAL ANGELO ‘a moment of grace’ SODANO kisses the ring of Pope Benedict XVI during the pope’s Pontiff knows the soul of the world depends inaugural Mass in St. on the Church’s faithful witness Peter’s Square April 24. The Mass, attended Moments after the announced the election of Pope by about 350,000 peo- Benedict XVI last week, a friend of mine quipped that “Some folks ple, marks the formal will think that God isn’t a very good listener” because He had ig- start of Pope nored — yet again — the advice of most of the American media. Benedict’s papacy. Despite days of televised counsel from media experts about how the Church needs to change her teachings on a wide range of issues, the cardinals, many of them from the Third World, select- Pope Benedict XVI formally ed Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in near-record time. At the archdiocesan Pastoral Center, dozens of people were glued to portable TVs they had brought into the office for the oc- begins ministry as head of Church casion. The cheering broke out as soon as Cardinal Ratzinger’s name became public. Anyone who knows the man and his work 350,000 people ing him that Jesus has entrusted understands that Benedict XVI is a great gift to the Church — a him with taking up the ministry leader of simplicity, humility, gentleness and warmth. The reason attend outdoor Mass of St. Peter to shepherd Christ’s those who oppose authentic Catholic teaching resent him is not flock. because he’s harsh — he is exactly the opposite — but because he in St. Peter’s Square Italian Cardinal Angelo has a unique serenity and courage. Sodano, Vatican secretary of Benedict XVI is not only more experienced in the life of the in- BY CINDY WOODEN state, handed Pope Benedict the tellect and Christian conscience than his critics, he’s also more fisherman’s ring, which the new faithful to the mission of the Church and more anchored in the (CNS) — In a pope placed on the ring finger of peace that comes from knowing and loving her founder — Jesus liturgy rich with symbols and his right hand. Christ. promises, Pope Benedict XVI for- Cardinal Sodano prayed that So the smearing begins. A New York Times columnist summed mally began his ministry as head “the Spirit of love” would fill the up the anger of the Disappointed last week when she wrote that, of the universal Church, and new pope with the strength and “The white smoke (of the papal election) signaled that the Vatican Catholics from around the world meekness needed to minister to thinks what it needs to bring it into modernity is the oldest pope pledged their love and obedience Christians “in the unity of com- since the 18th century: Joseph Ratzinger, a 78-year-old hide- to him. munion.” bound archconservative who ran the office that used to be called The morning of April 24, Pope In his homily, Pope Benedict the Inquisition and who once belonged to Hitler Youth.” Benedict, elected April 19, walked said, “One of the basic character- down to the tomb of the martyred istics of a shepherd must be to There’s an ingenious, almost elegant, dishonesty to that kind of CNS PHOTOS FROM REUTERS writing. It requires real skill in misrepresenting the man and mis- St. Peter in the Vatican basilica to of U.S. President George W. Bush, love the people entrusted to him, leading the reader. It also reveals more about the columnist and pay homage to the first bishop of led the five-member U.S. nation- even as he loves Christ whom he the newspaper that publishes her than either might like. Rome. al delegation. Canada’s governor serves.” But they’re hardly alone. Another prominent American colum- Then, with some 150 cardinals, general, Adrienne Clarkson, led “Loving means giving the nist said he was “petrified” by Benedict’s election. Cartoonists he processed into a sun-bathed the five-member Canadian dele- sheep what is truly good, the have had a field day over the past week engaging in anti-Church St. Peter’s Square to begin the gation. nourishment of God’s truth, of bigotry. And even our own Colorado media have repeatedly — Mass and receive the main sym- The German-born pope’s 81- God’s word, the nourishment of and wrongly — described the Holy Father as a “hardliner,” as if bols of his office: the fisherman’s year old brother, Father Georg his presence which he gives us in living and defending what the Catholic faith teaches is somehow ring and the . Ratzinger, was seated in the front the Blessed Sacrament,” he said. fundamentalist. “At this moment, weak servant row by the altar, not far from The new pope asked for the One of the lessons from last year that too many American of God that I am, I must assume German Chancellor Gerhard prayers of the entire Church that Catholics still don’t want to face is that it’s OK to be Catholic in this enormous task, which truly Schroeder and President Horst he would grow in his love for the today’s public square as long as we don’t try to live our beliefs too exceeds all human capacity,” Koehler. Lord and for the members of the seriously; as long as we’re suitably embarrassed by all those Pope Benedict said in his homily. The crowd was dotted by faith- Church and prayers that he “primitive” Catholic teachings; as long as we shut up about abor- The 78-year-old pope said he ful waving flags, especially would be strong in the face of tion and other sensitive moral issues and allow ourselves to be tu- would rely on the prayers of all German flags. those who threaten the Church. tored in the ways of “polite” secular culture by experts who have Catholics and the grace of God. Italian President Carlo Azeglio “Let us pray for one another, little or no respect for the Christian faith that guides our lives. “I do not have to carry alone Ciampi, King Juan Carlos of Spain that the Lord will carry us and The reason Pope Benedict XVI will get no media honeymoon is what in truth I could never carry and Britain’s Prince Philip were that we will learn to carry one an- simple. It’s the same reason he instantly won the hearts of com- alone,” he said. seated alongside the altar. other,” he said. mitted Catholics, worried the lukewarm and angered the proud The new pope said his inaugu- Religious calendars created His homily repeatedly was in- and disaffected. He actually believes that what Jesus Christ and ral Mass was not the moment to some complications for some terrupted by applause, and Pope His Church teach is true, and that the soul of the world depends present “a program of gover- delegations. Israel was represent- Benedict received a long ovation on the Church’s faithful witness. nance,” but rather a time to ed by its ambassador to the when he finished. As one columnist bitterly observed, “the cafeteria is now promise to try be a good shep- Vatican, although the inaugura- After he received the symbols closed.” Of course, for believers, it was never open. herd to Christ’s flock, to rescue tion took place on the first full of his office, Pope Benedict re- In the homily for his inaugural Mass, echoing the hope of his those who are lost, to help the day of the weeklong Passover ob- ceived the act of obedience of his great predecessor and friend, Pope Benedict XVI reminded us poor and to build unity among all servance. Sixteen Orthodox new flock, symbolized by 12 peo- that “the Church is alive. And the Church is young. She holds believers in Christ. churches sent representatives ple from eight countries. within herself the future of the world and therefore shows each of An estimated 350,000 people even though April 24 was Palm Bishop Andrea Erba of Velletri- us the way towards the future.” attended the Mass, including del- Sunday on the Julian calendar Segni, who represented diocesan We live in a moment of grace. The task now for every son and egations from more than 130 most of them follow. bishops, leads the diocese of daughter of the Church is to support the Holy Father’s work with countries and from dozens of Chilean Cardinal which the former Cardinal Joseph our affection, enthusiasm and prayers. Orthodox, Anglican and Estevez placed the pallium, a Ratzinger was titular head while Protestant churches. long woolen stole, around the serving as dean of the College of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, brother Cardinals. neck of Pope Benedict, remind- See Inauguration, Page 3 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l APRIL 27, 2005 POPE BENEDICT XVI l 3

“The pope is the pope,” he said. Kenya, Burkina Faso, , China “I’m happy with it. I hope God and Peru; many in the procession Inauguration will guide him. We feel blessed to wore their national costumes. From Page 2 be here, to be as one: no racism, During the offertory proces- no nothing.” sion and the act of obedience, Father Enrico Pomili, repre- Petra Keller, 36, who is German Pope Benedict smiled broadly, senting all priests, is pastor of the but lives in Rome, said: “We are listened attentively, stroked the Rome of Santa Maria proud, yes, but Germans general- cheeks of the young and offered Consolatrice, Cardinal ly are never proud of their coun- his blessing. Ratzinger’s until he try because of their history. They At the end of the Mass, Pope became dean of the college in are more proud where he is from, Benedict took his first ride in the 2002. in Bavaria.” popemobile, standing in the back The others included a transi- Barbara Schwartzenberg, 49, of of the open vehicle, waving to the tional deacon from Africa; a Baton Rouge, La., said, “It is nice crowd and blessing them with his Discalced Carmelite priest who we have another non-Italian right hand, newly weighted by serves as a consultant to the pope to show the universality of the fisherman’s ring. Congregation for the Doctrine of the Church.” He then went into St. Peter’s the Faith; a Benedictine abbess; a While the Gospel was chanted Basilica where a chair was set on PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR Korean married couple; a young in Latin and Greek, the other an oriental rug before the main DENVER MASS HONORS POPE’S INAUGURATION woman from Sri Lanka; and a Bible readings were in English altar. Members of the govern- young man from Congo. A STANDING-ROOM ONLY CROWD FILLED the Cathedral of the and Spanish. The prayers of the ment delegations were led into Immaculate Conception for an evening Mass celebrated by Italian Cardinal Angelo faithful were recited in German, the basilica to greet him and pose Sodano, South Korean Cardinal French, Arabic, Chinese and for photographs. Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., to honor newly elected Pope Stephen Kim Sou-hwan and Portuguese. Pope Benedict was to meet Benedict XVI on April 24. Special guests included dean of St. John’s Cardinal Medina represented the In French, the people prayed: April 25 with the delegations Episcopal Cathedral Peter Eaton. During the Mass the archbishop . “For our Holy Father Benedict from the other Christian church- spoke about the significance of the pallium, which the pope received Among the thousands of peo- XVI, who today begins his min- es and from other religions. A during his inauguration Mass earlier that day in Rome. Marked by six ple who gathered in St. Peter’s istry as the Roman pontiff, may separate audience was planned crosses, the band of white wool worn about the neck is a symbol of Square and filled the surrounding he serve the Church and be a for Catholic pilgrims from the fullness of the episcopal office. Its use is restricted to and streets for the Mass were many courageous witness of the . who felt represented by the 12. archbishops of metropolitan sees. Above: The archbishop lifts his pal- Gospel.” lium as he explains its meaning to the congregation. Francisco Navarro, 36, of Los The bread and wine consecrat- Contributing to this story were Angeles said he was not disap- ed by Pope Benedict during the Benedicta Cipolla and Eleni E. pointed the world’s cardinals Mass were brought up to him by Dimmler. chose a German instead of a Catholics from Hungary, Croatia, New pope’s holiness, intellect bode Spanish or Latin American pope. well for Church, archbishop says Denver priest ordained deacon by BY ED LOPEZ Council where he served as a the- ologian.” On a visit to Rome as a bishop In response to questions, Cardinal Ratzinger recalls fond memories from a small diocese in Rapid City, Archbishop Chaput said the cardi- S.D, Charles J. Chaput was hoping nals may have selected a European BY ROXANNE KING AND ED FATHER that he could talk to someone in as pope because the re-evangeliza- LOPEZ JEFF the Congregation for the Doctrine tion of Europe is seen as a vital WILBORN, of the Faith about certain issues. issue within the Church. As word from Rome about the then a semi- What he didn’t expect is that the Church attendance in Europe selection of Pope Benedict XVI re- narian, is or- head of the congregation, then- has been in steady decline. verberated around the world last dained to the Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, offered Archbishop Chaput noted that St. week, in Denver Father Jeff diaconate by to be that “someone.” Benedict is the patron saint of Wilborn recalled his ordination as Cardinal “And he invited me to see him Europe. a deacon by then-Cardinal Joseph Joseph personally, “ the prelate said, who He also expects the new pope to Ratzinger. Ratzinger in later was appointed archbishop of continue the practice of Pope John In was October 1999 and Father Rome on Oct. Denver. “So I spent a good amount Paul II of reaching out to other Wilborn was a seminarian in 7, 1999. of time with him at that time. Christians, the Jewish community Rome beginning his fourth year of Cardinal “The fact that he would receive and other religions to promote theology studies. Ratzinger me and give me so much time, and better relations. “I can’t imagine Father Wilborn, now vocations took the the fact that he could speak this pope being any less enthusias- director for the Archdiocese of name Pope English so clearly and so well, just tic about that,” he added. Denver, had been elected by class- Benedict XVI astonished me,” Archbishop After the news conference, the mates to head up the committee when he was Chaput remembered last week. archbishop said he believes any that plans for diaconate ordina- elected pope The archbishop recalled his first public perception of Cardinal tion. The job included correspon- on April 19. impression of the former cardinal Ratzinger as strictly an enforcer of dence with the bishop or cardinal after a news conference April 19, doctrine is unfair and off the mark. who was going to ordain the sem- the day the Vatican announced “I think the public perceptions inarians. that Cardinal Ratzinger would be of Cardinal Ratzinger are largely Although Father Wilborn had the next pope. built on the foundation of those inquired into whether former “The election of Cardinal Joseph who don’t like him and who have Denver Archbishop J. Francis Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI is a said bad things about him,” he ob- Stafford could preside over the tremendous moment for the served. ceremony, he was told that some- Church and a great affirmation of “Anybody who meets him per- one else had already agreed to or- the legacy of Pope John Paul II,” the sonally comes away positively im- PHOTO PROVIDED dain the deacons: Cardinal archbishop told the assembled pressed about his personal quali- Ratzinger. As representative of his class, ganize the diaconate ordination.’ members of the press. ties, his humanity as well as his in- “Of course I was overjoyed,” Father Wilborn met Cardinal And so we walked in and had a “Today’s events may have been tellect and his clarity. There’s no- Father Wilborn remembered. Ratzinger at the door of the hall wonderful discussion for a little more of a surprise to those outside body I know that’s ever entered “As we were planning the ordi- where the meeting was to take over an hour. the Catholic community than they into his personal presence who nation, we contacted Cardinal place. “That was an important meet- would be to anyone who has lived hasn’t come away impressed by his Ratzinger about the possibility of “Obviously, he knew I wasn’t the ing for us because he was such a the Catholic faith seriously over the holiness and his humanity. meeting with him before the ordi- rector of the North American huge figure in the Church. We last two decades,” he continued. “As people come to know the nation so he could get to know us College — but he shook my hand were all impressed, obviously, by “People with direct experience pope because of his more obvious and we could get to know him a and said, ‘So you’re the rector of his brilliance, but mostly by his of Cardinal Ratzinger invariably public presence, they will see that little bit,” he continued. the North American College?’” gentleness, his humility and also encountered a man of character, he is a wonderful human being.” The cardinal agreed to the Father Wilburn remembered with his availability—making himself kindness, refined intelligence, hu- Archbishop Chaput said the new meeting. The seminary rector did- a laugh. available to speak to us with as mility, simplicity and grace — a pope’s penetrating intelligence n’t accompany the group, but it “No, no definitely not!” he busy a schedule as he has.” faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and and knowledge of history will serve gave the cardinal the opportunity replied. “’I’m just helping to or- See Wilborn, Page 15 a faithful son of the Second Vatican to display his playful side. See Archbishop, Page 9 4 l OPINION APRIL 27, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER LETTERS TO THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE THE EDITOR Interfaith Alliance GEORGE WEIGEL lauds late pontiff With the death of Pope John Paul II, the world has lost one of its greatest, most influential and compassionate religious lead- What Benedict XVI means ers. The diverse people from ROME — The election of Pope Benedict XVI means many things: over 75 different religious tradi- a resounding affirmation of the pontificate of John Paul the Great; an tions who comprise the move- overwhelming vote of confidence in Joseph Ratzinger, one of the great ment known as The Interfaith Christian minds and spirits of our time; dynamic continuity in the Alliance and The Interfaith world’s oldest office. Alliance of Colorado join you in In the long view of history, though, April 19, 2005, may mark the honoring his life. His global ef- moment at which the forty-year effort to force Catholicism to tailor its forts to raise compassionate in- doctrine and its message to the tastes of secular modernity crashed teraction and meaningful rec- and burned. onciliation between disparate Ever since the , some Catholics and most parts of the world community; of the world media have expected — and in certain cases, demanded the rich and the poor, advocates — that the follow the path taken by virtually every for and opponents of democra- other non-fundamentalist western Christian community over the past cy, members of the Roman century: the path of accommodation to secular modernity and its Catholic family and those of conviction that religious belief, if not mere childishness, is a lifestyle many faiths throughout choice with no critical relationship to the truth of things. These expec- Colorado and the earth. tations have involved both doctrinal accommodation (e.g., the ques- He traveled the world to tion of whether Jesus is the unique savior of the world) and moral demonstrate his appreciation accommodation (e.g., the many issues involved in the post-Freudian for diversity, his interest in inter- claim that human beings are essentially bundles of desires). religious dialogue, and his deep I respect the decisions that other Christian communities have commitment to religion as a made, before God and before the bar of history, in adopting accom- source of reconciliation and modation strategies. Yet it is very, very difficult to argue that this strate- peace rather than conflict and gy of cultural accommodation — which in some cases bleeds into cul- war. His words and his actions, in- tural appeasement — has solved the two-hundred-fifty-year-old Pope John Paul II transformed problem of being Christian in the modern world. Nor is it possible to deed his very life, exemplified Pope John Paul II and the authority of religion to resist my life through World Youth Day. demonstrate, empirically, that cultural accommodation or appease- World Youth Day The Holy Spirit used World Youth ment produce vital, growing, compelling Christian communities. captivity to politics and to tran- scend the interests of narrow Day as a vehicle to reconnect me Precisely the opposite is the case. Christian communities with porous The closest I came to seeing the with my past. Because of WYD I doctrinal and moral boundaries wither and die. Christian communi- nationalism in order to build a global community in which late Pope John Paul II was at a dis- have found myself with a small ties with clear doctrinal and moral borders flourish, even amidst the tance (in fact you could hardly community foundation recon- acids of modernity. people live with mutuality, peace and freedom from intol- see him) during his historic visit necting expatriates from my Yet it was expected that the Catholic Church would, indeed must, to Denver for World Youth Day in hometown to engage in take the path of accommodation: that has been the central assump- erance, prejudice and poverty. The vibrant faith of Pope John 1993, and again in my native land “Diaspora philanthropy.” I also tion of what’s typically called “progressive” Catholicism. That assump- Manila, Philippines, for WYD two have become a missionary to my tion has now been decisively and definitively refuted. The “progres- Paul II was free from the manip- ulation of all who would use re- years later. It was an awesome old country promoting steward- sive” project is over — not because its intentions were malign, but feeling! ship as a way of life. Initially, all I because it posed an ultimately boring question: how little can I ligion to advance interests other than those related to core reli- The first time I saw him in wanted to do was help my home believe, and how little can I do, and still remain a Catholic? Denver I started sobbing the mo- diocese hear the message of In choosing a pope with an unparalleled command of ancient, gious values. Pope John Paul II exemplified ment the Holy Father entered the stewardship in their search for medieval, and modern theology, the College of Cardinals has sent a old Mile High Stadium. I was in sustainability. The Holy Spirit clear signal to the entire Catholic Church: the really interesting ques- the manner in which people of various religions and people of awe that he would come to us. must be at work here because the tion is, how much of this rich, vast, subtle tradition have I made my And everyone around me was message of stewardship is now own? At the same time, the College of Cardinals, by electing Pope no religion can live and work to- gether while championing a just as awestruck and in tears, as spreading across the country. Benedict XVI, has told both the Church and the world that the evan- were the multitudes that saw him I am humbled to be part of this gelical adventure of dynamic orthodoxy launched by John Paul II will shared quality of life for all peo- ple, without discrimination. during his audiences at St. Peter’s exciting time in the Philippine not only continue, but be deepened. Basilica in Rome. Presidents and Church, and I thank God for Pope Conventional wisdom notwithstanding, the great divide in world royalty were affected the same John Paul II and his World Youth Catholicism these past several decades has not been between “liber- Charles Mowry President, The Interfaith way. Was it because he is the Vicar Days. als” and “conservatives,” “reformers” and “integrists.” It’s been of Christ? Or was it because we between bishops, priests, religious and laity who see the Church pri- Alliance of Colorado Denver were in the presence of a holy Mila Glodava marily in terms of its evangelical mission, and bishops, priests, reli- man? Indeed, Pope John Paul II Director of Stewardship and gious, and laity who see the Church primarily in terms of institutional was a holy man and I am proud to Communications maintenance and the exercise of intra-institutional power. The con- call him “Holy Father.” St. Thomas More Parish clave of 2005 was a rout for the latter and a smashing triumph for the Centennial former. The conclave of 2005 also repudiated what might be called “fifty- ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S SCHEDULE yard-line Catholicism” — the attempt to find the safe, comfortable, April 28: Imago Dei Dinner, Seawall Ballroom, Denver Center for Performing Arts (6 p.m.) unthreatening “center” between “the extremes.” Pope Benedict XVI, April 29: USCCB Communicating Risk Issues Seminar, Westin Tabor Center (8:30 a.m.) like his immediate predecessor, is emphatically not a fifty-yard-line May 1: Mass and confirmation, St. Theresa Parish, Frederick (11 a.m.); Mass at the cathedral (6:30 p.m.) bishop. If one end zone is the truth of the world, and the other embod- May 3: Candidacy Mass, Christ the King Chapel, JPII Center (5:30 p.m.) ies a false story about the world and about us, you can’t split the differ- ence and rest comfortably at midfield. 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CATEQUIZ’EM 6. After the war Ratzinger did this: At the Second Vatican a. Went back to the seminary to continue his education; Council Ratzinger b. Took the first opportunity to get a religious life, becoming a served as a ‘.’ Lutheran monk; c. Revealed for the first time his What is that? secret ordination by an American military bishop. A portion of this quiz on the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, 7. What happened in June 1951? now Pope Benedict XVI, ran in the a. Ratzinger was ordained to the Denver Catholic Register last priesthood in the Catholic Church; October. We are running the quiz b. Ratzinger was named bishop of again in honor of the new pope’s Munich; election. c. Ratzinger returned from Lutheranism and resumed his BY DOMINIC CAMPLISSON studies. The Church rejoices in the 8. Ratzinger completed theses on election of Pope Benedict XVI. these two saints: This quiz examines his life before a. Sts. Mary and Joseph; the conclave of 2005. b. Sts. Squidward and Patrick; c. Sts. Bonaventure and 1. Where was the former Cardinal Augustine. Ratzinger born? a. Salzburg; 9. Ratzinger became a teacher at b. Munich; the university of this city, which c. Marktl am Inn. was the capital of Western Germany (before reunification): 2. What is his Christian name? a. Weimar; a. Joseph; b. Berlin; b. Adolph; c. Bonn. c. Karl. 10. At the Second Vatican Council 3. Ratzinger entered a seminary Ratzinger served as a “peritus.” in the same year that this What is that? occurred: a. A translator; a. The attack on Pearl Harbor; b. A theological expert; b. Germany invaded Poland, c. A (holy) water boy. starting World War II; c. Austria annexed Germany. 11. In the 1970s Ratzinger founded a periodical with two other 4. Something unusual happened theologians — Urs von Balthasar to his whole class in 1943: and Henri de Lubac. What a. They were drafted into the anti- magazine was that? aircraft forces; a. The National Catholic Enquirer; b. They were ordained a year early b. Crisis magazine; because of the war; c. Communio. c. They were ordained to the priesthood, but allowed to fight 12. In 1977 Ratzinger became the invading . archbishop of this, the main city in Bavaria: 5. Ratzinger joined the German a. Augsburg; Army, becoming one of these in b. Salzburg; 1945:

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Among the few cardinals who many Christians has often been 100,000 people greet joined him on the central bal- tossed about by these waves — Pope Benedict XVI cony was U.S. Cardinal William thrown from one extreme to the W. Baum, the only voting cardi- other: from Marxism to liberal- with cheers, applause, nal besides the new pope to have ism, even to libertinism; from participated in a previous con- collectivism to radical individu- flag waving clave. From the side balconies of alism; from atheism to a vague the basilica facade, other cardi- religious mysticism; from agnos- BY JOHN THAVIS ticism to syncretism,” he said. AND CINDY WOODEN nals appeared, smiling and wav- ing to the crowd. “Every day new sects are creat- Pope Benedict was the first ed and what St. Paul says about VATICAN CITY (CNS) — German pope since Pope Victor human trickery comes true, with German Cardinal Joseph II, who reigned from 1055-1057. cunning which tries to draw peo- Ratzinger, the 78-year-old It was the second conclave in a ple into error,” he said. Having a guardian of the Church’s doc- row to elect a non-Italian pope, clear faith today is often labeled trine for the last 24 years, was after Italians had held the papacy “fundamentalism,” he said. elected the 265th pope and took for more than 450 years. As the prefect of the the name Benedict XVI. The new pope was chosen by Congregation for the Doctrine of Appearing at the central win- at least a two-thirds majority of the Faith since 1981, Pope dow of St. Peter’s Basilica April 115 cardinals from 52 countries, Benedict was on the front lines of 19, the newly elected pope who cast their ballots in secret in numerous theological and pas- smiled as he was greeted by a the Sistine Chapel. toral controversies. He was de- cheering, flag-waving crowd of The election came on the sec- scribed by Vatican officials who nearly 100,000 people. ond day of the voting, presum- worked with him as a kind and “After the great John Paul II, ably on the fourth ballot. It was a prayerful theologian and a gen- the cardinals elected me, a sim- surprisingly quick conclusion of tler man than the one often por- ple, humble worker in the vine- a conclave that began with many trayed in the media as an inquisi- yard of the Lord,” Pope Benedict potential candidates and no tor. said, in a brief talk broadcast CNS PHOTO BY NANCY WIECHEC clear favorite. He made the biggest headlines around the world. STUDENTS FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE cheer as bells The day before, Cardinal when his congregation silenced “I am consoled by the fact that ring in St. Peter’s Square announcing the election of a new pope. At Ratzinger had opened the con- or excommunicated theologians, the Lord can work and act even left is seminarian Ryan Moravitz of Ely, Minn. clave with a stern warning about withdrew Church approval of through insufficient instru- help, we go forward. The Lord blessing to the city of Rome and moral relativism and ideological certain books, helped rewrite ments, and I especially entrust will help us, and Mary his most to the world. He stood and lis- currents that had buffeted the liturgical translations, set myself to your prayers,” he said. holy mother is on our side. tened to the endless applause Church in recent decades. boundaries on ecumenical dia- “In the joy of the risen Lord, Thank you,” he said. that followed, smiling and rais- “The small boat of thought of and trusting in his permanent Then Pope Benedict gave his ing his hands above his head. See Election, Page 15 Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is right around the corner, May 8th Denver Center Attractions and The Broadway division of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Randy Weeks, Executive Director present Surprise your mom on Mother’s Day with a BUY & PRINT ONLINE at denvercenter.org gift basket of her favorite Chocolates!

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Employment low in the footsteps of his prede- Addressing a question about •Health Occupations cessor, he will bring his own the new pope’s lack of pastoral ex- •Business charism and contribution to the perience — he was elected after Occupations Church, said a group of U.S. car- 24 years as the head of the •Graphic Design dinals who took part in the elec- Congregation for the Doctrine of •Computer Training tion of the German pope. the Faith — Cardinal Rigali point- •Cosmetology “This pontificate is totally new, ed to the new pope’s 1977-82 •Horticulture the pope has chosen a new name, tenure as archbishop of Munich •Photography but at the same time he has indi- and Freising, Germany. (303) 344-4910 cated a real desire to be in conti- CNS PHOTO FROM L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO “It was precisely because he 500 Airport Blvd • Aurora, CO nuity” with the legacy of Popes NEWLY ELECTED POPE BENEDICT XVI and the cardinals pose for a had been a pastor, precisely be- 80011 www.pickenstech.org John Paul II and Benedict XV, said group photo April 20 at the Vatican. cause he had been involved with Cardinal of the people,” that Pope John Paul II The cardinal said the new Sometimes it’s good to watch for a Philadelphia. “chose him in 1981 in order to pope is dedicated to the teachings while and see if what you’ve heard come to Rome and be ... in the of the Second Vatican Council is true.” service of the universal Church,” and interested in collegiality or Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Cardinal Rigali said. how the local bishops share re- Los Angeles said one must be Cardinals Rigali and Egan sponsibility and decision-making careful not to make judgments praised Pope Benedict for his the- with the pope and the Roman about a person based on “labels” ological sophistication and ability Curia. and “caricatures.” to speak several languages. The Pope Benedict will approach People “will have to get to new pope speaks German, these issues in “his own way, but know this man as we know him,” English, Italian, French and in faithful collegiality to John Paul he said April 20 at the press con- Spanish, they said, adding that II and Benedict XV,” Cardinal ference. they had heard he also speaks Rigali said in an April 20 press The previous evening, Portuguese. conference at the North Cardinal Mahony told Catholic Cardinal Rigali said the pope’s American College. News Service that people who interest in languages showed a Cardinal Adam J. Maida of think they know the new pope “desire to reach out to people.” Detroit said the new pope will be from having read about his de- Cardinal Theodore E. “his own man” and “a spiritual fense of Church teaching and his McCarrick of Washington said guide.” disciplining of theologians do not April 20 he felt Cardinal Ratzinger “God will use him as an instru- know Pope Benedict. We won’t just meet was the right man to be elected ment of grace,” he said. “Much of the baggage that pope because “he had a sense of “God has picked the most un- goes with anyone who is given a your expectations... the Church at this time after the usual people and put them in responsibility is hard to over- long pontificate of John Paul II as ...we’ll exceed them. Our philosophy has always been places of authority. Even with (the come,” the cardinal said. “But his we move into other challenges.” to provide families the best in service and professionalism pope’s) gifts, talents and short- job was preserving the doctrine of Cardinal Francis E. George of comings,” ultimately “it will be the Church against dilution or er- at a moderate price. At Horan &McConaty, we wouldn’t Chicago added, “It was a choice the grace of God” that leads the rors. That was his job; that is what settle for anything less, and neither should you. that was almost clear from the Church, Cardinal Maida said. Pope John Paul II asked him to do, very beginning.” The U.S. cardinals, who spoke but that is not his job now. Cardinal George recalled that to reporters April 19 and 20 in “I think you will see emerge his on the evening Pope John Paul Rome, agreed that Pope Benedict far more spiritual and pastoral was elected pope, he was joined is a warm, humble man who will sides,” Cardinal Mahony said. by the other Polish cardinals in reach out to people around the “I have seen him in those roles, Funerals • Cremation • Pre-Planning singing some Polish folk songs. world. and I think people will be very, HELPING YOU COMMEMORATE LIFETMTMTM This time at the dinner after “He’s a very loving, lovely per- very surprised in a good sense,” Pope Benedict’s election, “we 303.743.8804 www.horanandmcconaty.com son, very unassuming, and short- he said. “He is a very pastoral man sang a couple of songs in Latin. ly you will see this,” Cardinal and deeply spiritual.” There were no folk songs,” he On Tom Martino’s Exclusive Referral List at Troubleshooter.com Edward M. Egan of New York said Cardinal Egan said one memo- said. April 19 following the election. ry in particular of Pope Benedict Afterward, Cardinal Rigali said, Asked by a reporter how the illustrated his character. After “some of the cardinals were new pope might fare with U.S. working at the Roman Rota and telling (the new pope) to get a Catholics given his sometimes teaching at Rome’s North good night’s rest.” ATOPIC DERMATITIS STUDY negative portrayal in the press, American College, then-Father Cardinal Egan said: “I think he’ll Egan was named a bishop and Contributing to this story were play very well as soon as people called back to the United States. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Benedicta Cipolla and Cindy get to know him. You need to be The new pope, then-Cardinal Wooden. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A RESEARCH STUDY WITH slow in making judgments. 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Szoka. state and Italian Archbishop choices. In his first two weeks as Pope John Paul II first named as foreign minis- pope, he only renamed Cardinal 303-388-5629 Ext. 707 Cardinal Sodano to his post at the ter, though he did not specify Jean Villot as secretary of state. Secretariat of State in 1991. Curial DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l APRIL 27, 2005 POPE BENEDICT XVI l 9 New pope has ability to touch hearts, publisher-priest says Archbishop The following was taken from Seewald became a Catholic! Later From Page 3 an interview with Jesuit Father he did another book-length inter- him well in meeting the challenges Joseph Fessio, the founder of view, which became “God and he faces. Ignatius Press and a longtime the World.” The man sarcastically “He really knows the world,” he friend of Pope Benedict XVI. The called “God’s Rotweiler” or the added. “And he knows the intellec- full interview will appear online “panzer kardinal” is a man who in tual trends of humanity through at www. ignatius.com. real life can touch the hearts of history and in a special way the last the most hardened skeptics. He 100 years. So I think his keen BY VALERIE SCHMALTZ has given his life and all his gifts awareness of the kind of cultural is- to the service of the Lord and the sues of our time will give him a Q: Which of his works would Church. And when he speaks he unique ability to comment on you recommend to those won- speaks with a power that comes those in the context of the dering about the direction of from beyond him but that works Scriptures.” Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy? marvelously through him. The archbishop said that aside from his first memories of Cardinal A: For those who would like an Q: Finally, do you know what Ratzinger, he also clearly remem- idea of the direction of this new his favorite foods are? What is his bers other meetings with the cardi- papacy, I would recommend favorite music? nal. starting with the “Ratzinger CNS PHOTO FROM REUTERS “I’ve gone with groups of bishops Report.” It was an interview he NEWLY ELECTED Pope Benedict XVI offers a blessing after his intro- A: I don’t know what his fa- who may have been in a position gave to Vittorio Messori in 1985. duction from a balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 19. vorite foods are but Mozart is his where they wanted to raise an Cardinal Ratzinger comments favorite composer. While he leads issue, and the way he has been very very openly there on the strength treating dissident theologians, he theologie” (kneeling theology) a simple life, he’s a Bavarian who patient about receiving questions and weaknesses of the Church at was always open and fair, thor- and his works could not have enjoys a good meal, and he does that could even be seen as criti- that time. Not too much has ough and objective. been produced by a man who love to listen to classical music. cisms in a very gracious and gener- changed except for the increase was not a man of deep personal He also plays the piano. ous way has always impressed me.” in enthusiasm generated by the Q: To those wondering about prayer. His devotions are Catholic vibrant papacy of John Paul II; the spiritual life of the new pope, devotions, to the saints, but par- the major challenges remain. do you have any insights? Does ticularly to St. Joseph his patron, he have particular devotions to and of course to the Blessed FREE Q: What is Pope Benedict XVI Mary, any other saints? Virgin Mary. GARAGE DOOR like as a person? What about his TUNE-UP reputation as an enforcer? A: The cardinal was born on Q: Do you have any personal WITH ANY REPAIR Holy Saturday, and was brought stories about the new pope you A: As a person, Pope Benedict is by his parents to the parish can share with us? courteous, kind, gracious, soft- church and baptized at the Easter GARAGE DOOR & OPENERS spoken, with an ever-present Vigil Mass. So he was born both A: There are many stories I A&J GARAGE DOORS sense of humor and a twinkle in naturally and supernaturally in could tell but let one suffice. He SPRING REPLACEMENT his eye. I’ve never heard him ex- the midst of the great Paschal was asked by a very skeptical and FREE LIFETIME WARRANTY press anger or raise his voice. He Mystery of the Church. 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The Christophers Volume 39 10 l LOCAL NEWS APRIL 27, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Catholic home shared by able-bodied, developmentally disabled turns 20 Denver home celebrated its 20th When Sister Widger co-found- Bridge Community a anniversary with, in typical Bridge ed the home with two other peo- sign that all human , the first of two welcoming ple in 1985, the trio wasn’t seeking open houses with residents greet- to enter the group home business, beings have value ing guests, providing tours and she explained. Rather, inspired by excitedly sharing their latest activ- French Catholic layman Jean BY ROXANNE KING ities and accomplishments. Vanier, founder of the L’Arche “The spirit of the Bridge communities, they wanted to af- All human beings have dignity Community is the spirit of com- firm the value of the lives of the and worth, regardless of their munity and family, rather than a developmentally disabled by es- weaknesses and limitations. The boarding house mentality,” said tablishing a home where the able- Bridge Community, a Catholic Bridge co-founder Loretto Sister bodied and the developmentally home for developmentally dis- Mary Catherine Widger. disabled could share life together. abled women, has borne witness “When we teach the women “Through Jean Vanier … we to that Gospel teaching for two how to cook,” she elaborated, “it’s knew that the potential for the decades. not so they can go somewhere disabled to grow in love and self- PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR On April 1, the residents of the else, it’s to enable them to partici- acceptance was remarkably in- RESIDENTS AND STAFF of the Bridge Community, located in rambling, comfortable southwest pate more fully in this family.” See Home, Page 13 Southwest Denver, pray before dinner April 20. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l APRIL 27, 2005 LOCAL NEWS l 11 Special Religious Education students shine at joyous, heartwarming 32nd annual Mass with archbishop BY ROXANNE KING house I will come down and make presented colorful banners to the my home in your heart.’” archbishop and their pastors. Cheerful music, hundreds of “When we go to holy Many of them offered hugs as well. colorful balloons and a giant Communion,” Father Freeman The banners were draped over the cutout of Jesus featuring photos of solemnly explained, “we bring the arms of the Jesus cutout to repre- people from all walks of life made light of the risen Christ — Jesus — sent the rays of his Divine Mercy. the 32nd annual Archbishop’s into our heart and he leads us The banners were decorated Mass for Special Religious home to the Father.” with the students’ photos to show Education a joyous liturgy. During the offertory, groups of that they are part of the body of The April 24 afternoon Mass was students from each of the 11 Christ, organizers said. also deeply moving with students Special Religious Education parish Celebrating the Divine Mercy from the program, which serves programs and the six Wheat Ridge theme was the students’ way to developmentally disabled chil- Regional Center satellite homes See Mass, Page 12 dren, youth and adults, proclaim- ing the readings, delivering the prayers of the faithful and serving as acolytes and candle bearers. Above: FATHER ROLAND The Cathedral of the FREEMAN lifts a Bible as he de- Immaculate Conception was livers his homily during the nearly filled to capacity with the Archbishop's Mass for Special students and the teachers, parents Religious Education April 24. and friends who had come to pray Right: Archbishop Chaput greets with and celebrate the lives of their students from St. Thomas More special loved ones. Parish in Centennial. Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., was the main cele- Flapping his arms he asked, “Do brant. The concelebrants were you fly?” Jumping on a pew he pastors from the parishes that host added, “Do you climb, like a Special Religious Education pro- mountain?” grams. Holding up a striped box, he in- “How do we get to heaven?” vited the students to guess what was in it. After incorrect guesses of Father Roland Freeman asked dur- PHOTOS BY JAMES BACA/DCR ing his homily as he paraphrased a mouse, a dove and a turtle he the apostle Thomas’s question to reached inside the box and pulled ing, pop-up castle, eliciting “oohs” Jesus from the day’s Gospel read- out a Bible. and “ahhs” from the surprised stu- ing. “The way to go to heaven is to dents. The director of Special Religious follow Jesus,” he said lifting the But “most of us aren’t ready to go Education drew laughter as he Bible high. to heaven yet,” the priest acknowl- charged down the aisle and said, To indicate just how wonderful edged. With great expression, he “Do you run?” heaven will be Father Freeman added, “Jesus says, ‘Because you’re opened the Bible to reveal a glitter- not ready to come to my Father’s

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www.hovercommunity.org [email protected] 12 l LOCAL NEWS APRIL 27, 2005 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Happy Mother’s Day May 7 program to focus on themes of ‘Gospel of Life’ BY ED LOPEZ an act of making love and love is a The program is sponsored by lifetime commitment to some- the parish and the archdiocesan Happy Day! Forging a proper perspective one.” Respect Life Office. on human sexuality and nurtur- Smith will speak on the dam- Msgr. Edward L. Buelt, pastor Mother’s ing a vision of hope will be major age that “sex gone wild” has done at the parish, will deliver a pres- •Over 100 Varieties of Container themes of the program, “A to our culture and how the entation in the morning called “A Grown Roses Message of Hope in Our Times,” Church’s view can help to counter Message of Hope in Our Time.” •Large Variety of Hanging Baskets to be offered Saturday, May 7. popular distortions of human The pastor said he will elabo- •Thousands of Bedding Plants The program is presented sexuality. rate on the theme of hope and Annuals • Perennials • Vegetables • Bulbs • Seeds • Plant Food against the “The main message is the how Pope John Paul II’s encyclical backdrop of beauty of the Church’s teaching was inspired in large part by his th MARSHALL STREET the 10 an- on sex and how it does have a visit to Denver for World Youth Spano’sGREENHOUSES Quality and Service for over 50 years niversary of beautiful justification as to why it Day. MON-SAT: 8-6 5045 Marshall St. • Arvada the encyclical, belongs in marriage,” Smith said. “The young people them- SUN: 9-5 303-424-0964 “The Gospel She said her presentation can selves became a cause of hope for of Life,” also help married couples nurture the pope,” Msgr. Buelt said. known as happier marriages as well as aid “Then seeing hope in him, they “Evangelium engaged couples to prepare discovered that it was in them- Vitae,” in this themselves for a successful mar- selves.” Year of the riage. “The pope affirmed the youth- JANET E. SMITH Eucharist. “We have a distorted sense of ful vitality in the young people Noted freedom,” Smith said, “in which and saw that they were affirming speaker Janet E. Smith, chair of we think we are most free when it for the Church, and thus the life ethics and professor of moral FOR MEN AND WOMEN we can do whatever we want.” Church for the world,” he added. theology at Sacred Heart Major Our freedom must be tethered Msgr. Buelt noted that the pro- Therapeutic Massages • Body Treatments Seminary in Detroit, Mich., will to the truth: sex is meant to ex- gram at the parish will be on the Microdermabrasion • Facials • Waxing deliver a talk on human sexuality press creation of a lifetime bond. Mother’s Day weekend. 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Road. message to register@ourladyoflo- “I find it fascinating that we no Registration and continental reto.org indicating how many longer hear the phrase ‘making breakfast begin at 9 a.m. Lunch is people will be in your party. love’ but more often it’s ‘having EACQUAINT provided and the closing prayer is R COMING MAY 5TH sex,’” she noted. “But it should be OURSELF WITH A scheduled at about 3:15 p.m. Y • New improved menu with several Mexican assic food items Archbishop Chaput receives award Cl • Lower prices on many Menu items & a variety Mass BONNIE of favorite beers for ‘courageous defense’ of life From Page 11 BRAE BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN served as a theologian.” honor the papacy of the late John He said Pope John Paul will be Paul II. TAVERN WASHINGTON (CNS) — remembered for his “abiding love EST. 1934 740 S. University Blvd The archbishop prompted a Open 10:30-9:30 • Closed Mon. Praised for his “courageous de- for the poor, the homeless and the standing ovation when he asked fense of the sanctity of all human oppressed,” his quest for global the Mass organizers — Loretto A Good Place To Know... A Good Place To Go 303-777-2262 life,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput economic justice and interreli- Sister Mary Catherine Widger, co- of Denver received the Proudly gious peace, but most of all for founder and associate director of Pro-Life Award from the National having “the courage to defend the Special Religious Education and Right to Life Educational Trust sanctity of the human person in the Bridge Community, a Catholic The First Annual Fund April 20 in Washington. the face of enormous contempt.” home for developmentally dis- Wanda Franz, president of the But concern for the social mis- abled women; Risha Dimas, Bridge James J. Gill. S.J., M.D. National Right to Life Committee, sion of the Church cannot over- Community director; and Addie presented the award to the arch- ride concern for the right to life, Elshire, a consultant to the home Symposium bishop, a former chairman of the “the foundation of every other — to come forward for recognition. U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro- right,” the Denver leader said. “The Archdiocese of Denver Life Activities. “John Paul understood that we would be much poorer as would “Developing Christian Maturity In his acceptance speech, can’t build justice while deliber- these families without these Archbishop Chaput paid tribute to ately killing — or allowing anyone women,” he said, noting that the in Our Pluralistic Society” two former recipients of the else to deliberately kill — the inno- Mass is but a small sample of what Proudly Pro-Life Award — the late cent and defenseless,” Archbishop the women do year round. Cardinal John J. O’Connor of New Chaput said. “No amount of good Even so, he emphasized that the June 3-4, 2005 York and the late Bishop James T. policy on immigration, or unem- “real heroes” of Special Religious McHugh of Rockville Centre, N.Y. ployment, or education, or hous- Regis University Education are the parents, relatives — as “my two heroes among bish- ing compensates for bad policy and caregivers of the students and Denver, Colorado ops.” when it comes to deliberately the students themselves for the in- “I am not worthy to walk in the killing the innocent — beginning spiring example of courage and footsteps of these two great men,” with the unborn.” commitment they offer to the larg- he said. Also honored for their pro-life er Church community. Presentations include: Archbishop Chaput said the work April 20 were Richard DeVos, After the Mass, All Saint’s parish- Christian Maturity and Spirituality death of Pope John Paul II and the co-founder of the Amway Corp. ioner Greg Lynch, whose 59-year- election of Pope Benedict XVI had and owner of the Orlando (Fla.) Christian Maturity and Wisdom old brother Larry participated in prompted him to reflect on “what Magic professional basketball the liturgy, described it as “a very Christian Maturity and Guilt one life can do to the fabric of his- team, and his wife, Helen. emotional and touching experi- For complete schedule, visit www.regis.edu/hd tory.” U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R- ence.” For registration information, contact: Gina Leyba He said the new pope is known Kan., received standing ovations “I loved it,” his brother said sim- 303.458.3542 | Fax: 303-964-5531 as “a faithful disciple of Jesus at the beginning and end of a brief ply. e-mail: [email protected] Christ and a faithful son of the talk against abortion, embryonic Second Vatican Council where he stem-cell research and cloning. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l APRIL 27, 2005 LOCAL NEWS l 13

Like his predecessor, Father Freeman doesn’t live at the home Home but is there during office hours Hire a Hero for Home Care From Page 10 and shares dinner with the resi- dents. He celebrates Mass for the creased if they were provided with community once a week after Since 1975, Bayada Nurses has been dedicated to its a permanent and genuinely lov- which the residents attend Special ing environment,” Sister Widger Religious Education classes at All mission of helping people have a safe home life with comfort, said. Saints Parish, which is across the independence and dignity, despite illness or disability. Licensed for eight moderately street. developmentally disabled “He’s a tremendous resource for • Skilled Nursing —RNs and LPNs women, the residents need to be us,” Sister Widger said about the at least 18, and must be ambula- gentle priest. “He has such a won- • Personal Care and Support — Home Health Aides, tory and either capable of self- derful spirit.” Companions and Live-Ins care or be willing to be assisted. All of the home’s developmen- Although the residents don’t have tally disabled residents either • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and MSWs to be Catholic, the home pro- have jobs or are in therapeutic day • All Staff Screened, Bonded and Insured motes an active Catholic faith life programs. They are all responsible and the residents and their fami- for general home maintenance, • RN Supervision on All Cases lies must be comfortable with including cleaning and laundry, that, Sister Widger said. setting the table for meals and • 24 Hour / 7 Day Service Helping Sister Widger to estab- helping with cooking. As in any • Free Nursing Assessment lish the home in 1985 were family, the most competent resi- g Loretto Sister Sue Rogers, whose dents aid the ones who need as- job as the home’s director was as- Specializing in Alzheimer’s Care sistance. Heroes on the Home Front sumed by Catholic laywoman “Some of the residents need lots Risha Dimas in 1998, and Father Extended Hour Care Medicare Visits www.bayada.com of help with their personal needs,” JCAHO Accredited Medicare Certified Lawrence Freeman, who died in Sister Widger said, adding that 1998. Upon the priest’s death, his even the most capable ones need 303-333-2900 303-782-0900 twin brother, Father Roland supervision with daily tasks such Freeman, a clinical psychologist, as cooking and packing lunches. took over his brother’s roles as “They need help with what you chaplain, friend and consultant to put in a lunch, besides cookies,” the home and as director of the she said with a smile. Denver Archdiocese’s Special Two of the residents have lived Religious Education Program, at the home since the first week it whose offices are in the home. opened. Then 19, the women, Though inspired by L’Arche, the Shirleen and Mary, will both turn Bridge Community grew out of 40 this year. the archdiocese’s Special All but one of the residents — Religious Education Program, the home’s youngest and newest which provides catechesis and the member Melissa , 36 — have lived sacraments to the developmen- at Bridge for several years. At 51 tally disabled. Sister Widger, who Maria is the home’s oldest resi- has a master’s degree in special re- dent. The other residents are ligious education, co-founded Linda, Lisa, Theresa and Kate. that program with Father The women’s different person- Lawrence Freeman in 1976. She alities, challenges and interests has served as its associate director K_\gi\d`\igXgXcY`f^iXg_p#N\?Xm\XGfg\9\e\[`ZkOM@ give the home its unique charac- Xejn\ijk_\dXephl\jk`fejÇXe[Xjjldgk`fejÇXYflkk_\ since its inception. ter. One has had a janitorial job at e\ngfg\#[\kX`c`e^k_\i\XcdXeY\_`e[k_\glYc`Zg\ijfeX “We wanted not only to be a Catholic school for two decades. @E:CL;

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the Mother’s Day May 8, 2005 guiding light on doctrinal issues during Pope John Paul II’s pontifi- cate, Pope Benedict XVI was one of the most respected, influential This Mother’s Day, please pray for all of and controversial members of the College of Cardinals. the women in the world impacting our families, Since 1981 the 78-year-old Pope Benedict — regarded as one communities and shaping future generations. of the Church’s sharpest theolo- gians — has headed the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican department charged with defending ortho- doxy in virtually every area of Church life. You’re invited to... Over the years, Pope Benedict Bethany Healthplex’s met quietly once a week with Pope John Paul to discuss doctri- annual Mother’s Day Tea nal and other major issues facing CNS PHOTO FROM KNA Sunday, May 8th the Church. Insiders said his in- Above: CARDINAL JOSEPH fluence was second to none when RATZINGER, who became Pope 2 p.m.-4 p.m. it came to setting Church priori- Benedict XVI April 19, greets a Free to the Public ties and directions and respond- youth during the second ing to moral and doctrinal chal- International Youth Gathering in lenges. Rome March 30, 1985. The new Bethany Healthplex From November 2002 until his pope said he will continue Pope election, he was dean of the John Paul II’s outreach to youths R.S.V.P. 303-283-8333 College of Cardinals, a key posi- by traveling to Cologne, Germany, 5301 West 1st Ave. • Lakewood, CO 80226 tion in the time between popes. for World Youth Day in August Pope Benedict presided over the this year. preconclave meetings of cardi- PLEASE SUPPORT THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE IN ITS nals in Rome, set agendas for dis- Left: JOSEPH RATZINGER, who cussion and action, and was re- became Pope Benedict XVI April WORK TO PROMOTE THE TEACHING OF THE CATHOLIC sponsible for a number of proce- 19, is seen as a young scholar in CHURCH ON THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE. dural decisions during the con- this undated file photo. clave. White-haired and soft-spoken, Benedict zeroed in on liberation Pope Benedict comes across in theology as the most urgent chal- person as a thoughtful and pre- lenge to the faith. He silenced cise intellectual with a dry sense Latin American theologians like of humor. A frequent participant Franciscan Father Leonardo Boff at Vatican press conferences, he is and guided the preparation of two a familiar figure to the interna- Vatican documents that con- tional group of reporters who CNS PHOTO FROM CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO demned the use of Marxist politi- cover the Church. cal concepts in Catholic theology. rewrite liturgical translations, set He is also well-known by the But after the collapse of boundaries on ecumenical dia- Church hierarchy around the Marxism as a global ideology, logues, took over the handling of world, and his speeches at cardi- Pope Benedict identified a new, cases of clergy sex abuse against nal consistories, synods of bish- central threat to the faith: rela- minors, curbed the role of bish- ops and other assemblies often tivism. He said relativism is an es- ops’ conferences and pressured have the weight of a keynote ad- pecially difficult problem for the religious orders to suspend way- dress. When Pope Benedict spoke Church because its main ideas — ward members. as a cardinal, people listened. compromise and a rejection of In 2003, the doctrinal congrega- Sometimes his remarks were absolute positions — are so tion issued a document that said bluntly critical on such diverse deeply imbedded in democratic Catholic politicians must not ig- topics as dissident theologians, society. nore essential Church teachings, liberation theology, “abuses” in More and more, he has warned, particularly on human life. That lay ministry, homosexuality, anything religious is considered set the stage for a long debate women as priests, feminism “subjective.” As a result, he said, in during the 2004 U.S. election among nuns, premarital sex, places like his native Germany the Annual Pro-Life Parish Appeal campaign on whether abortion, liturgical reform and issue of abortion is being con- Democratic Sen. John F. Kerry, a rock music. fronted with “political correct- Catholic who supports legalized As Pope John Paul’s pontificate ness” instead of moral judgment. abortion, should be given developed, some Vatican ob- He said modern theologians are MOTHER’S DAY Communion. servers said Pope Benedict’s influ- among those who have mistaken- Pope Benedict’s congregation ence grew. ly applied relativistic concepts to also published a document ask- “He’s become the last check on religion and ethics. He said Jesus COLLECTION ing Catholic lawmakers to fight a everything, the final word on or- is widely seen today as “one reli- growing movement to legalize thodoxy. Everything is passed gious leader among others,” con- same-sex marriage. Please Give Generously through his congregation,” one cepts like dogma are viewed as Pope Benedict has frequently Vatican official said in 1998. too inflexible and the Church is criticized the growth of Church “I’m not the Grand Inquisitor,” accused of intransigence. bureaucracy and its output of May 7th and 8th Pope Benedict once said in an in- Pope Benedict has been partic- studies, reports and meetings. terview, referring to the head of a ularly sensitive to wayward trends Asked once whether the Vatican medieval Church tribunal focus- in Asian theology, especially as would operate better in Germany, ing on heresy. they find popular expression. He For more information, please call he responded, “What a disaster! But to the outside world, he has banned the best-selling books of a Mimi Eckstein in the Respect Life Office at the The Church would be too organ- been known as the Vatican’s en- late Jesuit theologian from India ized. Archdiocese of Denver, 1300 S. Steele St., forcer. He made the biggest head- and declared a Sri Lankan theolo- “The saints were people of cre- lines when his congregation si- gian excommunicated for his Denver, CO 80210 • (303) 715-3205 ativity, not bureaucratic func- lenced or excommunicated the- writings on Mary and the faith. ologians, withdrew Church ap- tionaries,” he added. proval of certain books, helped In his first decade at the helm of See Life, Page 18 the doctrinal congregation, Pope DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l APRIL 27, 2005 POPE BENEDICT XVI l 15

“It was just a human, little error into the Mass after it had already ated about him because of his po- on his part, but it was enough to started but was there for most of it. sition at the Congregation for the Election Wilborn get us all smiling—to break the So that was a wonderful blessing, Doctrine of the Faith, but the man tension so we could relax and real- to actually have him there.” himself is just a wonderful, won- From Page 7 From Page 3 ly enter into the ordination,” he Despite the public persona of derful guy,” he added. logues, took over the handling of Given the occasion, the actual added. the new pope as a strict adherent Father Wilborn also remembers cases of clergy sex abuse against ordination made the seminarians As luck would have, Cardinal to orthodoxy, Father Wilborn said the then-cardinal’s deep intellect minors, curbed the role of bish- nervous. But a slice of Cardinal Stafford was able to attend the or- the election of Pope Benedict XVI and penchant for organizing his ops’ conferences and pressured Ratzinger’s humanity helped to dination. In Denver, he had ac- will give the world a chance to see thoughts well. religious orders to suspend way- put the future priests at ease. cepted Father Wilborn into the and hear the person the seminari- “He’s such a gentle soul,” he ward members. “First, when he was processing seminary and gave him the ans got to know first hand in 1999. noted. “That’s why I’m so excited Pope Benedict’s election was in, instead of sitting in the chance to study in Rome. “He’s a very gentle, humble, that he was elected pope. … He’s announced in Latin to a waiting presider’s seat he made the mis- “He told me that he snuck out of simple soul who’s going to be a going to be a person who really world from the balcony of St. take of sitting in the deacon’s a meeting with the pope in order wonderful gift to the Church,” reaches out to people, similar to Peter’s Basilica. 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The pope also has focused on perience. Born in Marktl am Inn ology from the University of German-speaking participants ordinary Catholics, saying there April 16, 1927, the son of a rural Munich, where he studied until and gained a reputation as a pro- Life can be no compromise on dissent policeman, the pope moved with 1957. He taught dogma and fun- gressive theologian. From Page 14 by the lay faithful. He helped pre- his family several times during his damental theology at the After the council, he published The Sri Lankan theologian later pare a papal instruction on the younger years. His priestly studies University of Freising in 1958-59, several major books, including reconciled with the Church. subject in 1998 and accompanied began early but were interrupted then lectured at the University of “Introduction to Christianity,” After review by Pope Benedict’s it with his own commentary by World War II. Bonn, 1959-1969, at Munster, “Dogma and Revelation” and congregation, U.S. Father Charles warning Catholics they would put In a book of memoirs, Pope 1963-66, and at Tubingen from “Eschatology.” He was named a Curran, who questioned Church themselves outside the commun- Benedict recalled that while a 1966 to 1969. In 1969 he was ap- member of the International teaching against artificial birth ion of the Church if they reject its seminarian he was enrolled by pointed professor of dogma and Theological Commission in 1969. control, was removed from his teachings on eight specific issues. school officials in the Hitler Youth of the history of dogmas at the Pope Paul VI appointed him teaching position at The Catholic The same year, he issued a doc- program; he soon stopped going University of Regensburg, where archbishop of Munich and University of America in ument on papal primacy — a to meetings. After being drafted in he also served as vice president Freising in 1977 and named him a Washington in 1987. Earlier this topic of intense ecumenical dis- 1943 he served for a year on an until 1977. cardinal later that year. year, Pope Benedict made a simi- cussion — saying that, as a matter anti-aircraft unit that tracked A theological consultant to Before his election, Pope lar judgment about Jesuit Father of faith, only the pope has the au- Allied bombardments. At the end West German Cardinal Joseph Benedict lived in an apartment Roger Haight, who was banned thority to make changes in his of the war he spent time in a U.S. Frings, he came to the Second just outside the Vatican’s St. from teaching Catholic theology universal ministry. prisoner-of-war camp before Vatican Council as an expert or Anne’s Gate. He walked to work over his book touching on the di- Pope Benedict’s theological being released. “peritus.” At the council, he was daily across St. Peter’s Square, vinity and salvific mediation of ideas are based on years of study, Ordained in 1951, he received a said to have played an influential rarely attracting people’s notice. Jesus. pastoral ministry and Vatican ex- doctorate and a licentiate in the- role in discussions among the SERVICE DIRECTORY TO PLACE AN AD CALL LORETTA AT 303-715-3212

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