Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades 2 Welcome Bishop Rhoades January 10, 2010

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend WELCOMES

BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES 2 WELCOME BISHOP RHOADES JANUARY 10, 2010

Welcome to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. May you be blessed in your Episcopal Ministry here.

Msgr. Robert c. Schulte, the staff and the people of the Cathedral Parish

The priests and people of SAINT MATTHEW CO-CATHEDRAL in South Bend joyfully welcome our new shepherd Bishop Kevin Rhoades

You have undertaken the work of the episcopate, and taking your place at the helm of the Church, you guide the ship against the waves. Hold fast to the rudder of faith, so that the violent storms of this age cannot sink you. The sea is indeed deep and vast, but fear not, “for He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters” (Ps24.2). For it is with good reason that the Lord’s Church remains unmoved amid so many tempests of this world, built as it is upon the rock of the apostles, and she perseveres against the onslaught of the rushing waters by a foundation that is unshaken. She is dashed by the waves, but not destroyed by them, and while elements belonging to this world crash loudly against her, nevertheless she lays claim to the harbor of salvation, that most safe port where she receives those who are hard-pressed in her service. Saint Ambrose, Letter 36 to Bishop Constantius Ad multos annos! JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 3 LETTER FROM BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES In light of the mystery of the Holy Trinity, I will serve in your midst

Dear Friends in Christ, Today the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus’ public life began with his baptism by John in the Jordan River. That event was a beautiful manifestation (a theophany) of the mystery of the most Holy Trinity. As the Son of God came out of the water, the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove and the voice of God the Father came from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son.” As I prepare to begin my ministry among you as bish- op this coming Wednesday, I invite you to join me in turning your attention to the central mystery of our faith and life, the Most Holy Trinity. Each of us was baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and we invoke the Holy Trinity every time we make the sign of the cross. I will be installed as your bishop on the feast of a great bishop, St. Hilary of Poitiers, who wrote a magnificent book entitled “On The Trinity.” It is in light of the mystery of the Holy Trinity that I will serve in your midst. According to an ancient tradi- tion of the Church, the bishop is to be an image of God the Father. I am very conscious that I have been called to lead you as a devoted father in the way of salvation. I am very humbled by this calling and I ask for your prayers as I begin this holy ministry. Of course, Jesus, the Son, is the perfect image of the Father and reveals his merciful love to us. In this Year for Priests, we are reminded that priests are to be living signs in the Church of the Lord Jesus, the Head and Shepherd of the Church. As I begin my ministry among you, I also ask for your prayers for all of our priests and seminarians, that we may grow in holiness as living icons of Christ the Good Shepherd. And I especially ask for your prayers for an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese, one of my highest priorities as your new bishop. Jesus, the eternal and only-begotten Son, together with the Father, has poured out the Holy Spirit upon the Church. When I was ordained a bishop five years ago, I received by the power of the Holy Spirit the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders. It has been a tremendous joy and a great responsibility to act in the name and in the person of Christ as teacher, priest and shepherd. I realize that in doing so, it is the Holy Spirit who strengthens me in my weakness. He is the One who gives life to the church and enables us to fulfill our mis- sion. My brothers and sisters, I realize that I will have many responsibilities as I begin my episcopal ministry in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend this Wednesday. I believe that one of my main responsibilities is to pray for you. I pledge to you my prayers. I will remember you each day at holy Mass and in the Liturgy of the Hours. I will also pray for you when I pray the holy rosary. Please pray for me. It is through mutual prayer that we are united very closely with each other in the unity of the Most Holy Trinity. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, the beloved daughter of the Father, the mother of the Son, and the temple of the Holy Spirit, pray for us and accompany us on our journey together!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades Bishop-designate of Fort Wayne-South Bend BISHOP-DESIGNATE KEVIN C. RHOADES 4 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 Rhoades family ties bind with love McCracken. The bishop contin- BY KAY COZAD This 1967 photo shows the Rhoads ues to join the McCracken fami- family, from left, Charles Rhoades, ly for vacations when he can. father, Kevin, Mary, mother, sister In the 1970s, young Rhoades s Bishop Kevin C. Robin and brother Chuck. Rhoades answered the and his sister turned their TV Acall from Pope Benedict room into a disco. “We learned XVI to become the new bishop some of the dances. John of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Travolta would have been South Bend with a resounding proud!” says McCracken. She “yes!” — leaving his home dio- and her family continue to enjoy cese of Harrisburg and his his sense of humor and gentle friends and family members teasing. makes for a rather bittersweet Another of her favorite mem- move. His sister Robin ories of her brother involves McCracken and cousin Mary their Grandma Sarah, who lived Earnest speak candidly about with them. “She was a baker and their close family ties and made these cinnamon buns. It Bishop Rhoades’ move to the was a whole day project and Midwest. Kevin always helped.” Of course, says McCracken, McCracken is touched that in “It’s definitely bittersweet. I’m recent years she and her brother work, playing and singing glad they’ve chosen him. I will occasionally bake those very together. support him. But I’ll miss him a buns together using their grand- Earnest and her husband lot!” As a going away gift she mother’s recipe. Kevin have two children, Sean, bought her brother a computer The siblings enjoyed playing who is godson to Bishop camera for use with Skype, a games together as children, as Rhoades, and Meghan. Earnest is free Internet calling service, so well. “We played Jeopardy, casi- an active parishioner of St. they can keep in touch. no, pinochle and rummy. Mom Theresa Parish and the assistant McCracken, a nurse, and her always made sure there was at principal at St. Joseph School in husband William have three chil- least one new game on the Diocese of Harrisburg. dren, Johnny, Molly and Christmas,” recalls McCracken. Earnest, who considered the Marykate, and are active mem- Now, she quips, her brother young Rhoades her first best bers of Our Lady of Consolation beats her son in chess, a game he friend, says of him as a child, Parish in the Archdiocese of taught the boy to play. “Kevin “He was fun, honest, very car- Philadelphia. measures Johnny’s progress by ing, very smart and someone I Though he shoulders much how long it takes to win. If it could trust.” As for the present responsibility as bishop, his sis- takes longer than the time Bishop Rhoades she adds, “My ter says of Bishop Rhoades, “He before, then Johnny is progress- cousin is the same person he is my brother first. Family is important to him. He’s a regular person — he helps with dishes. He’s been to every birth, game The Rhoades family is shown at this Cape May vacation in July of 1994, and holiday of my family’s. He’s three months before the death of Bishop Rhoades’ mother. always right there with me.” His natural involvement with died, there was always a funeral McCracken prayed for his her children endears him to her for it. Kevin would always be vocation and attended all the cer- even more. “The kids love to the priest,” they say. emonies including his ordina- stay with him at his home. He It was no surprise to either his tion. “That was really neat,” she took Johnny to World Youth Day sister or cousin that his calling says. But she said it was “heart- in Australia and hopes to take was to eventually be to the wrenching” when her brother Molly to Spain. They are very priesthood. Earnest recalls hints travelled to Rome to study dur- comfortable with him, and excit- of the priesthood in his preteen ing his seminary years. Their ed that he’s bishop,” she says. years. “He was a dedicated altar mother gave her a trip to Rome Growing up with Bishop server,” she says. “He was inter- to reunite the siblings as a Rhoades as big brother with five ested in the lives of the saints, Christmas gift. years between them, McCracken too.” Following his ordination into always felt that he watched out Bishop Rhoades’ sister recalls the priesthood, then Father for her. “I’m close with Kevin. I his interest in Mass and prayer. Rhoades gave each family mem- look up to him,” she says. The Seminarian Kevin Rhoades, after ordination to the diaconate by She says in his second year at ber an individual blessing. only time she recalls him being Cardinal Terrence Cooke of New York at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, is Mount Saint Mary’s (University) “When he blessed me it was in trouble is when he ate his shown with family. that he spoke with a priest and very emotional for both of us,” favorite apple pie dessert too after praying at the college’s recalls Earnest. “We both cried. fast. As for the extended family, grotto, he had a growing sense Happy tears, of course.” “He was always good with the ing.” always was ... very loving, com- of his calling. When he made the Of her cousin’s vocation older relatives. He would sit and As for games, Earnest, who is passionate and sensitive to the decision to enter the seminary, Earnest says, “He loves the listen to them. They loved him,” first cousin to Bishop Rhoades, needs of others.” “an incredible peace came and Catholic Church and its teach- she adds. reports, “We still tease him that As a child the bishop faced he felt the Holy Spirit in him,” ings. He has a personal relation- She holds fond memories of he always got the Bible ques- the consequences of having asth- says McCracken. She recalls his ship with God through his prayer family vacations that the young tions correct when we played or ma, including being unable to unceremonious announcement life. He respects other people Rhoades would orchestrate. watched Jeopardy.” She recalls have pets. However, McCracken that he would become a priest. and is interested in serving them “Kevin was a big planner in attending school together with and Earnest recall as children “We had no pressure from our and bringing them closer to those vacations. He loves history her cousin and spending time having an occasional fish or tur- parents. They always said ‘We God.” so he always added a historical after school at the young tle. What tickles them most was want him to be what God wants “He’s very energetic,” his sis- spot to see on the way,” says Rhoades’ house doing home- “when we were young and a pet him to be,’” she says. ter adds. “Being bishop is almost JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 5 perfect for him because he’s called to do all those things. He was like that as a kid. ... He is Bishop Rhoades’ sister gentle, but he always speaks the truth.” The family reports their writes about their delight at having a clergyman in their midst. Earnest says, “He has baptized many family mem- mother, Mary Rhoades bers and officiated at several were her routine. Attendance at weddings, including my own. BY ROBIN MC CRACKEN Sadly, he has also been the cele- Sunday Mass and holy days of brant at several funeral Masses obligation were a given. Praying for our parents, aunts and uncles. GAP, Pa. — “O Lord, you are the rosary, devotions, Stations of But with that came a special the center of my life. I will the Cross during Lent and daily peace.” always praise you, I will always prayer were common activities in As for his move to the serve you, I will always keep our home. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South you in my sight.” — Ps 16:1-2, I could see her faith and great Bend, McCracken says, “I’m not 7-11 devotion to the Eucharist by the surprised by the move. His prior- This psalm describes how one way she prayed during the con- ity is God and his obedience to woman I knew very closely lived secration of the Mass. I remem- the church. He is totally commit- her life. This woman was Bishop ber asking her what she prayed ted to his vocation,” she says. Rhoades’ and my mother, Mary about after holy Communion Theresa Rhoades. when she was kneeling. She told Earnest reports, “We are very A graduate of Lebanon (Pa.) Catholic High School, Kevin Rhoades poses proud of what he has done for Mary was born Nov. 11, 1928, me, “This is the most special our diocese. ... I hope (in Fort with his mother, Mary, and father, Charles. in Mahanoy City, Pa. She was time we have with Jesus. He is Wayne-South Bend) there will the fifth child of Sarah and Carl right here with us. I pray for you be an increase in religious voca- Dakes. Her mother’s parents and your brothers, your Dad and tions under his leadership and were from Ireland and her father others. I ask him for help and the Catholic schools will flourish was from Greece. Mary attended thank him. Sometimes, I don’t under his guidance.” St. Canicus School in Mahanoy say anything and let him speak She adds jokingly, “My hus- City until 10th grade, as it only to me.” band is a native of Indiana, so I went up to 10th grade, and then During the whole consecra- know Indiana is big basketball finished high school at Mahanoy tion and until the Eucharist was territory. I expect the bishop will City High. There, she met and placed back into the tabernacle improve his game if he ever gets married her high school sweet- she knelt, even if no kneelers some free time to play.” heart, Charles Rhoades. were available. We always wore Bishop’s sister agrees saying, Mary was the mother of three our “Sunday best” to church, “He’s trying hard to eat right and children: Chuck, Kevin and never jeans and sneakers. Once stay healthy. When he has free Robin. She would sometimes as a teenager I gave her a hard time he plays sports — tennis, comment, “I’ll take as many time about always having to get racquetball. Tell them to play children as God gives me.” She dressed up. She responded, “Yes, with him,” she says. loved all children and treated us God does care more what your His cousin believes that his as true gifts from God. We knew soul looks like, but you have pastoral strength lies in “his abil- every day that we were cherished nice clothes. What better place is ity to reach out and relate to peo- and loved. As children, she said there to wear them?” ple of all walks of life and lead our prayers with us every night. Our summer vacation always them closer to God.” She says, We got a hug, kiss, and she said, included a stop at a basilica, “He just has this way of making “I love you,” every night as she shrine, cathedral or other site of everyone feel important and spe- The future-Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is shown here at his Confirmation. tucked us in bed. Catholic history. One year we cial. ... I know he would be a Our mother had a great dedi- traveled to Disney World and on good shepherd for any diocese.” cation to Catholic education. All the way experienced the wonder- Carl Dakes, another of three of us had 12 years of ful history of St. Augustine. Bishop Rhoades’ cousins joins Catholic education, graduating Many vacations were trips to the the women and says, “I am so from Lebanon Catholic High Jersey shore. The first thing we proud of all of my family includ- School. (Kevin, of course, had planned was where and when we ing Bishop Kevin. We all were many more years of Catholic were going to attend Sunday close growing up. ... We will education.) Mass. Then we planned our miss him as he heads west. But Our mother worked in St. beach time, the boardwalk, the at least I will see my cousin Mary’s Elementary School for rides and other entertainment. every football season, since we over 20 years. She was the coor- When I was in college, she travel to South Bend once a year dinator of the Learning Center. gave me the gift of a trip to to cheer on the Irish of Notre She was also a very active mem- Rome, paying for the trip out of Dame.” ber of St. Mary’s Church in money she had been saving. I And says McCracken, “We Lebanon, serving as a member was privileged to visit my broth- hope to still see him a lot. He’ll on advisory boards, as a chair- er Kevin for a whole week in come back for my daughter person for fundraisers and as a Rome. She arranged for me to go Mary Kate’s Confirmation and Cub Scout leader. She encour- there before she herself went. when my son Johnny graduates aged us to be active participants Years later, she did go to from high school.” As for now, in the church as well. Her sons Rome, thanks to her husband, the family keeps the new bishop were altar servers, and I was a and witnessed her son’s ordina- of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- lector and played the flute. The tion to the diaconate. She kept a South Bend in their hearts and in activities for the church always diary of every experience she their prayers. took precedence over any other had in Rome and has several activity. scrapbooks of her trip. Once Our mother truly made Christ while in Rome, Kevin excused the center of her life. The way himself for a moment and went Cardinal William Keeler, who was then the auxiliary bishop of she lived her life shows this over Harrisburg, is shown here with newly-ordained Father Kevin Rhoades at and over. Daily Mass, whenever his parish, St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Lebanon, Pa. possible, and regular confession MOTHER, PAGE 6 6 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 MOTHER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 to talk with the Missionaries of Charity. When he came back, he had a very special person accom- panying him: Mother Teresa! Mom was in such awe that she didn’t know what to say. She hugged Mother Teresa and kissed her, and held her hand for a moment. Later that night she called me from Rome and told me she was with a true saint, saying, “I could feel God’s pres- ence in her.” Our mother lived for others. She and our father took people into our home when needed. When her mother Sarah could no longer live by herself, she was brought into our home without hesitation. Always loved and valued, she lived with us over eight years. Another time, a young Catholic school teacher relocated to Lebanon and needed a place to stay until he found an apart- ment. He was made to feel so at home by my mother that he On the day of ordination to the priesthood, Father Kevin Rhoades is While in Rome as a student, Bishop Rhoades worked with the stayed for five years, leaving shown with his father Charles and mother Mary. Missionaries of Charity and introduced his mother to Mother Teresa. only to get married. gression to the priesthood was a Mom was diagnosed with When mom’s mother-in-law cause for celebration. She never gallbladder cancer Dec. 8, 1993. eventually could no longer live pushed or even suggested to The doctors gave her less than by herself, she too lived with us. Kevin that he be a priest. She one year to live, even with Her niece stayed with us for a simply let all of us know that chemo and radiation treatments. time as did an exchange student God calls some to the priesthood “If this is God’s will,” she would from Colombia, South America. or religious life, others to the accept it. Pain from the cancer Everyone was vocation of was awful at times. Mom would welcome at our marriage or the ask for the pain medication but home. “I love single life. She she would not complain. I could company,” God was always first encouraged us see that she was offering her suf- mom would to be open to fering up for the Lord. It was a say. We were God’s plan for hard year for all of us. We encouraged to and her family us. I knew she prayed for a miracle, but she bring our prayed that if died on Oct. 30, 1994. Her death friends home. and others God did call was difficult for us, but it was Many sisters, one of us to the spiritually beautiful. Her loved priests and religious life, ones surrounded her bedside, seminarians were before herself. we would have each saying a “good-bye for would also the strength now,” taking turns thanking her come to our and faith to and comforting her. Her own son home and answer, and I gave her Anointing of the Sick, enjoy a game believe her Father Kevin Rhoades poses with his mother, aunts and uncles of the and we prayed the rosary, plac- of pinochle prayers were his maternal family, the Dakes. ing a crucifix on her chest. with lots of fun heard. Kevin blessed her again, and she food appetizers that mom would Kevin’s ordination to the died. prepare. She was always the priesthood, and the wedding of children asked her what gifts she Jesus.” Mom never wavered from her laughter in a party with a conta- her son, Chuck, as well as my would like for Christmas, a When mom learned how to values. God was always first and gious laugh and was never at a wedding were highlights in her birthday or Mother’s Day, she do ceramics, she created the her family and others were loss for an entertaining story. life. always responded, “A card and beautiful Nativity sets. It took before herself. She was the most When one of us received a A devoted and dedicated wife your prayers.” One time she her over a year to create each totally giving person I will ever sacrament, there was a huge cel- for almost 43 years, she treas- spotted Chuck walking from the set. One of her sets is proudly know. I thank God for his most ebration. We knew that this was ured her grandchildren — Emily, floral shop about two miles away and prominently displayed in the precious gift of my mother. I a very important event and mom Rachel, Johnny and Molly — carrying a single red rose, her bishop’s residence, and one is in thank my mother for the most didn’t hold back on the prepara- and had what seemed to be favorite flower. She was so my own home. special gift she gave us, the gift tions. Every aunt, uncle, cousin unlimited energy in playing with happy he would go to this trou- Mom’s favorite week of the of her faith. and family friend was invited. them. Though she never met her ble for her that she cried. year was Holy Week, and Easter The menu was planned weeks youngest grandchild, Marykate, Christmas preparations were a was her favorite holiday. As a ahead, and she cooked a feast. both of my daughters, Molly special part of our lives. The family, we always participated in Dozens of photos were taken, Theresa and Marykate, were Nativity set was a focal point in the beautiful Catholic traditions Robin McCracken, the sister of and she carefully arranged them named after her, Mary Theresa. our living room. After Christmas and rituals of the triduum, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, con- in her many photo albums. Material things were not dinner we always had a birthday the vigil of Holy Saturday often tributed this article on their Every step of Kevin’s pro- important to mom. Whenever her cake and sang “Happy Birthday, brought tears to her eyes. mother. JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 7 Bishop Rhoades is heartwarming friend faith to be vibrant and alive.” BY KAY COZAD DiSanto first met Bishop Rhoades following his install- HARRISBURG, Pa. — Bishop ment as bishop of the Harrisburg Kevin Rhoades is a dynamic Diocese in 2004. After a “pleas- force to be reckoned with in ant time at dinner” the two matters of the Church. And his became friends. passion for his Catholic faith DiSanto finds a commitment spills over into his friendships as to the people of the diocese in well. his friend and says, “He is a One longtime friend, Edwin defender and evangelizer of the Dominguez, has known the bish- Catholic faith. He builds bridges op for 25 years and remembers with other faiths and engages him as a young vibrant priest youth in the faith.” assigned to a small Hispanic His accessibility makes him mission church named Cristo every man’s bishop says Rey in Pennsylvania. As a teen DiSanto. “After Mass at the Dominguez recalls, “His ability cathedral he’ll stand out on the to speak fluent Spanish and his street and shake everyone’s charismatic ways captured hand.” In addition to his accessi- everyone’s heart and motivated bility another strength, says the church community. Pretty DiSanto, is bishop’s multilin- much the way he has done wher- gualism. He celebrates Masses ever he goes.” in Italian, Vietnamese, Spanish Dominguez and his wife and English. He also reaches out Michelle have two daughters to the disabled Catholics with Sianna and Sheridan. The family sign language as well, he says. members are active parishioners On a more personal note, of St. Ignatius Loyola of DiSanto delights in the fact that Buchanan Valley and say they his children exchange e-mails are grateful for bishop’s friend- with the bishop to debate theolo- ship. “Bishop married my wife PROVIDED BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES gy, which currently revolves and I, baptized both my children Enjoying a Penn State football game earlier in the fall, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades poses with his friends Dave around the true location of and many of my nieces and Deluce, left, and Edwin Dominguez, right. Mount Sinai. They joke that if nephews. ... He has been a big anything were to happen to their part of our lives,” says and sweating profusely. Bishop parents they would want to live Dominguez. was definitely doing better than with Bishop Rhoades. Michelle is a convert and me. I looked to my left and saw The bishop’s well-known credits the bishop’s strong faith several nuns passing us on the generous nature warms the example for her own faith jour- stairs as if we had stopped. It DiSanto family’s heart as they ney. Her husband says, “Bishop was unbelievable how they pro- recall when on a pilgrimage to Rhoades played an important gressed so quickly up the stairs Washington, D.C., on his daugh- role as she learned more of our without even a bead of sweat. ter’s birthday, the family enjoyed faith and took RCIA classes. His When we finally reached the top a dinner out with the bishop. example and support to Michelle we went to the gift shop. I After eating only a portion of along with the grace of God is motioned toward the nuns and her birthday cake, the bishop why she is so knowledgeable said ‘There must be something and the two DiSanto children and strong in her faith today.” in the water!’ Bishop turned to embarked on a mission to find a Michelle received her first me and laughed. We entered the homeless person to finish the Communion and Confirmation gift shop that the nuns operated cake. Unfortunately the first per- from her friend Bishop Rhoades. and one of the nuns saw me son they offered the cake to was Of the many everyday memo- sweating and offered me a towel. lactose intolerant. Soon a young ries the friends share, Bishop shared with her what I man in a crowded van politely Dominguez holds his memory of had said and she and bishop took the cake. their trip to Rome most dear. He laughed as they spoke to each DiSanto has business dealings describes one particular experi- other in Italian.” with the bishop as a regional real ence saying, “... the experience This genuine kindheartedness estate developer, who is current- that stands out for me the most and his “remarkable way of ly in charge of the $50 million with bishop was when we communicating with people of high school building project in prayed the rosary on our knees different ages, background and the Harrisburg Diocese. “I’ve as we moved up the Holy Stairs. race” makes Dominguez’s friend seen him in so many different Devout pilgrims mount the steps an inspiring leader. Dominguez roles,” he says, adding, “He’s on their knees, praying. It is a says, “I have known bishop for PROVIDED BY JOHN DISANTO full of ideas and wants to get very slow process and can be quite a while and every time I The DiSanto family, John, Alessandro, with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, things done.” very difficult and painful to your hear his homilies I am moved.” Bianca and Maria pose for a photo. As he prepares to say knees. As we prayed and But he says his most impres- farewell to his friend John approached the top of the stairs I sive quality is his obedience to known anyone that has come to Alessandro and Bianca, active DiSanto says of Bishop could see that both bishop and I the church. him in need that he has denied. I parishioners of Holy Name of Rhoades, “He is a man of God. were struggling to get to the top. “No matter what is asked of am privileged to have had him Jesus Parish, have shared a close It’s hard for him to leave his We both tried to imagine what him he gives all of himself to the as my priest, bishop, but most of friendship with Bishop Rhoades family. But I know he will be Jesus went through and how his church unselfishly, uncondition- all my friend.” for five years. He says of his successful. As the Fort Wayne- feet passed where we were ally and without doubt. He has John DiSanto couldn’t agree friend, “He has a youthful ener- South Bend people get to know kneeling. It was very spiritual always and will put our God first more. DiSanto and his wife gy and enthusiasm about the him they’ll love him like we and humbling. I was struggling above all else. I have never Maria, and their children Catholic faith. He wants the do.” 8 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 Harrisburg staff bids farewell to Bishop Rhoades

BY KAY COZAD Father Quinlan has known Bishop Rhoades since his semi- narian days. He says, “Bishop HARRISBURG, Pa. — For the Rhoades has a great love for the past five years diocesan office priesthood and also the people of staff in the Diocese of the diocese he serves. He has a Harrisburg has worked closely deep understanding of who a with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades priest is and what he does. He in an effort to shepherd the faith- has a desire to encourage young ful of the area. Most hold the men to take the call.” Vocations feeling that his appointment to rose from 11 seminarians to 27 the Diocese of Fort Wayne- in the five years Bishop Rhoades South Bend is “bittersweet.” presided in Harrisburg. Here’s what some diocesan Bishop Rhoades has been office heads had to say about active in the vocations ministry Bishop Rhoades’ ministry. by leading the youth to see the pope on World Youth Days, interacting with the youth during Maria Wood Confirmations and other events. Maria Wood has been Bishop He supports the office by mak- Rhoades’ executive assistant ing seminary visits and being since his return from Rome in actively involved in the discern- 1988. She says of the bishop, ment programs in the diocese. “To work with Bishop Rhoades “He has a deep fatherly relation- has been such a wonderful bless- ship with the seminarians,” says ing in my life. To witness first- Father Lavoie, adding, “He’s hand his faith, devotion and love very supportive.” of the Catholic Church has had a As for his feeling about the profound impact on my faith. bishop’s appointment to this dio- Bishop makes our faith real. He TIM JOHNSON cese, Father Lavoie says,” I reaches out to the poor, home- The Diocese of Harrisburg diocesan offices and the Cardinal Keeler Center are shown in this December photo. experience him as a spiritual less and imprisoned in a very father. He has a great love for genuine, humble and quiet way. the people he serves. He’s a hard He leads people back to the Sullivan told his mother, “I just Bend,” says the priest, “And tion for those attending public worker and demands that of oth- Catholic faith with his compas- met the nicest priest and he what is already blooming will schools. ers. He is very inspiring. When I sion and understanding. He lives seemed so very happy.” blossom further.” Bishop Rhoades made visits found out he was leaving, I felt his faith every day! Father Sullivan finds the to schools on a regular basis as like I was losing a father.” “What you see is what you bishop to be very prayerful and well as attending educational Father Ray Lavoie believes get with Bishop Rhoades. He is not only an academic but has Father Edward J. Quinlan conferences, celebrating Mass that by his simple presence prayerful, kind and gentle but he great wisdom. “I have complete Father for the monthly principals meet- Bishop Rhoades will attract is also a strong defender of trust in him because of his wis- Edward J. ings, holding lunches for more seminarians. “He has a Catholic morals and teachings dom,” he says. Bishop Rhoades, Quinlan, who National Merit Scholarship final- great love of Jesus Christ and a and does not withdraw from he says, is a gentle, sincere, has served as ists and more. dynamic energy. He wants to adversity. He is a shepherd for authentic person. One who is secretary of edu- Bishop Rhoades, says Father build up the church. He rejoices all people. never too busy or tired to be cation for the Quinlan, has been direct in his in his Catholic faith, and it’s “While it will be very diffi- present to the people around past 12 years, insistence that what is pro- contagious!” cult for him to leave his family, him. has known claimed is the teaching of the friends and the faithful of the “I’ve never met anyone like Bishop Rhoades church. “Bishop Rhoades is the Harrisburg Diocese, he is at him before,” says Father since the early Father Edward J. first to speak of his love of our Ginny peace. He is a faithful servant Sullivan who further describes seminary days at Quinlan Lord and his Blessed Mother,” Duncan and accepts that he is being the bishop as genuine, kind and Mount Saint he says, adding, “He has a great called to serve in another area of loving. “There is a noble sim- Mary’s in respect for those entrusted with Ginny the Lord’s vineyard. He is look- plicity to him,” he says. He Emmitsburg. Later as principal special responsibilities in the Duncan, who has ing forward to serving the faith- admires his discipline and strong of Bishop McDevitt High School diocese. I experience that per- been the director ful of the Diocese of Fort work ethic. “He gets things Father Quinlan took up resi- sonally.” of the Office of Wayne-South Bend. done,” he says. But more than dence with then-Father Rhoades, His thoughts on the bishop’s Ministry with “I wish him well and I will that he feels there is a great holi- who pastored St. Francis Parish. move to the Diocese of Fort People with miss him! The people of Fort ness about him that inspires oth- He says, “The people of the Wayne-South Bend — “I am Disabilities for ers to be holy. confident that he will do no less over two years Wayne-South Bend have inherit- parish loved him dearly. Here, I Ginny Duncan ed a gem!” “I am grateful for him. saw just what a wonderful priest for Fort Wayne and South Bend says, “Bishop Serving him has changed my he is and was blessed to assist than he did for us in Harrisburg. Rhoades has a life. I’m a better person, priest, him.” Later during the time ... I hope he finds good friends tremendous heart for people with Father Neil Sullivan Catholic because of him. He is a Bishop Rhoades was rector of among the priests of the diocese disabilities.” With a background great friend,” says Father and a kindly reception by the in speech and hearing, Duncan is Father Neil Sullivan is the the seminary, Father Quinlan Sullivan. people of Fort Wayne and South a proficient sign language inter- director of the Office of Worship saw first hand “his pastoral skills As for his move to the Bend. You will be blessed with preter and first met Bishop and serves as master of cere- and administrative competence.” Diocese of Fort Wayne-South your new shepherd.” Rhoades when she was invited monies for Bishop Rhoades. He As for the bishop’s interest in Bend, Father Sullivan wishes to be a member of a task force recalls meeting the bishop years the Office of Education, Father him all the best and knows that created by him to develop this ago at Holy Family Parish in Quinlan says, “Bishop Rhoades he will love the people of the Father Ray Lavoie ministry in Harrisburg. She Harrisburg, where he was an has always held Catholic educa- Midwest with true charity of the recalls interpreting his first Mass organist. After then Father tion in high regard.” The critical Father Ray Lavoie has been heart as he has those of in the cathedral there, where he Rhoades celebrated Mass as a role education plays in the lives director of the Vocations Office Harrisburg. “He will breathe the of inner city children is linked to in the Diocese of Harrisburg for visiting priest from neighboring Spirit into Fort Wayne-South St. Francis Parish, Father his support of religious educa- the past five years and like STAFF, PAGE 9 JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 9 Background and history of the Diocese of Harrisburg

Established in 1868 and located in central Pennsylvania, the Diocese of Harrisburg covers 15 counties and 7,700 square miles. Their neighbors are the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Dioceses of Allentown to the east, Scranton, to the north, Altoona-Johnstown to the west, and the Archdiocese of Baltimore to the south. Harrisburg is the capital of the commonwealth, and within the diocesan boundaries are to be found historic Gettysburg and Conewago Chapel, Hanover, famous for its shoes and horses, and Hershey, famous for chocolate. The Susquehanna runs through the diocese and some of the richest farmland in the world is found in Pennsylvania Dutch country in Lancaster County.

currently serving includes par- oversees the As for his move to the has a special place in his heart ents of autistic children. Bishop direction and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South for the “least among us.” Rhoades is insistent that all peo- leadership Bend, Murphy, who was raised He finds the bishop to be STAFF ple have the sacraments and cat- training of 13 in the Midwest says, “I’m “very charitable” saying, “He CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 echeses available to them. different min- thrilled for him. I know the always desires to serve the poor Duncan says working with istries. Coming Midwest and what the people are and initiate programs and initia- Bishop Rhoades has been excit- from a corpo- like — warm and welcoming. tives to serve their needs. He approached some deaf parish- ing. “He is easy to talk to and rate back- He’s in for a real treat.” Murphy promotes services for the poor, ioners and finger spelled his commands respect by his pres- ground, she has hopes that Bishop Rhoades will justice for immigrants, Masses name to them. Duncan learned ence. He is a holy man. But he’s a great respect Lucia Murphy remain open and allow the peo- and services for the Hispanic that the bishop had taken a sign- so friendly. He listens to ideas for Bishop ple of his new diocese to population. He also works hard ing class and worked with deaf and encourages you to move for- Rhoades’ for- embrace him. “He’s going to for those with disabilities to par- children as a seminarian. ward with them.” ward thinking. “He listens to love it,” she says. ticipate fully in the church.” Bishop Rhoades established Under bishop’s tutelage the research and demographics,” she Bishop Rhoades is seen by the disabilities ministry in 2007 deaf community in Harrisburg says. “He allows that to inform Totaro as a “great supporter and after learning about the needs of churches has grown exponential- his decisions. Mark Totaro cheerleader for Catholic the deaf community and others ly and the office is working on “He has an easy personal Mark Totaro has served the Charities” and available, open in the diocese challenged with having an advocate available in style about him,” she says, Diocese of Harrisburg for five- and extremely accessible. disabilities. His support and each parish of the diocese to adding, “He’s a gentle person. and-a-half years as secretary of Of his move he says, “He is a involvement of the ministry field concerns of the disabled. He is spiritually advanced and a Catholic Charities. Though he deeply religious man. He will encourages Duncan who says, “He’s a charismatic leader. He compassionate leader. He calls works closely with Bishop bring a great sense of awareness “He is an amazing supporter. leads with kindness, humor and you by name.” Rhoades, he knew him as a of the church. He has a very He’s proactive, too.” sensitivity. I hope he continues Murphy considers the bishop diocesan priest prior to his high-energy level and one of his Bishop Rhoades was instru- all the good work he’s done here “very available,” reporting that installation as bishop five years biggest faults (if you can call it a mental in inviting a deaf priest in the Fort Wayne-South Bend he celebrates many different spe- ago. fault) is that he can’t say no. he had met to celebrate Mass at diocese. I wish him well,” says cial Masses including in prisons, Totaro says, “We (at Catholic “He is fair, compassionate a retreat for deaf Catholics in the Duncan. for Blacks and for Hispanics as Charities) provide help and cre- and a good listener. He is not a Harrisburg area. He also sent the well. “In prisons, with the poor ate hope to those who cannot ‘know it all’ and listens to all pastor of the cathedral to and the Latinos, he does it very help themselves. This is deeply sides and positions before ren- Gullaudet to study sign language Lucia Murphy humbly. It means the world to rooted in Bishop Rhoades dering decisions. The people of to better serve the deaf commu- For the past year Lucia the folks,” Murphy says. because he served at some of the Fort Wayne-South Bend will nity with Masses, confession and Murphy has been the director of “He walks the walk,” She neediest parishes in the diocese. love him.” counseling. the Office of Evangelization and says, “He has a sincere desire to He is attuned to the needs of the Other groups the ministry is Special Ministries, where she serve people. He is high energy.” poor, speaks fluent Spanish and 10 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 Bishop has a gift in shepherding Hispanic people

BY DIANE FREEBY chairman of the meeting. Also, he put together, with the help of some of us, the parish apostolate plan. GETTYSBURG, Pa. — “The The first in this diocese as well. Spanish community has a friend This is what we need to do to in Bishop Rhoades!” keep the Hispanics in the church, Father Bernardo Pistone, pas- to evangelize them and not to lose tor of St. Francis Xavier Church them to other evangelicals, which in Gettysburg, Pa., says many will we have unfortunately done in the greatly miss their outgoing shep- U.S. because of the lack of sensi- herd as he heads to the Diocese of tivity to the Hispanic ways and Fort Wayne-South Bend. Known Hispanic culture. We have lost for his accessibility to English and many of them.” Spanish-speaking Catholics alike, Father Pistone says it is not Bishop Kevin Rhoades has been just the Hispanic community who involved with the Hispanic benefits from Bishop Rhoades Apostolate of the Diocese of humble hands-on approach. Harrisburg since his earlier days “He is the most accessible man as a priest. as a priest and as a bishop,” says According to Father Pistone, Father Pistone. “He’s the same Bishop Rhoades has a gift for guy who invited Mother Teresa tending his entire flock, reaching to come to Mount Saint Mary’s out to the Hispanic community in (University), and she did! He’s a special way. the same across the board, no “First of all, he learned the lan- matter who he’s dealing with. guage and the culture,” says The love of the poor and the love Father Pistone. “We as priests of God is wonderful.” need to not only learn the lan- Father Pistone believes Bishop guage, but to understand their Rhoades is a teacher who sancti- spirituality. The small things, as PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FATHER BERNARDO PISTONE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is shown in this 2006 photo with a Hispanic family from the Diocese of Harrisburg. fies by giving witness more than simple as blessing a statue, a car words. or a rosary ... this happens all the “This is true also in the time in the Spanish community. English-speaking community,” He has an incredible gentleness explains Father Pistone. “Imagine and sensitivity that as soon as you a bishop saying Mass on encounter him, you have his total Christmas day in the prison sys- attention.” tem. He’s done that. It was his When Father Rhoades became own initiative. He wanted to Bishop Rhoades in 2004, he did spend Christmas in the prison sys- not forget the Hispanic communi- tem. That doesn’t happen. For the ty. According to Father Pistone, last three to four Christmases he the first parish he visited was St. has been saying Mass not in the Francis Xavier, on the feast of cathedral but inside the prison.” Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Pistone believes Bishop “He asked to be ordained on Rhoades’ biggest strength is dedi- the feast of St. Juan Diego,” cation to his people, no matter recalls Father Pistone. “He could what language they speak. have been ordained on the feast of “He has set up a model for the Our Lady of Immaculate church,” says Father Pistone. Conception or any other day, but “Some bishops are not like this. he chose to be ordained on the Some say ‘this is America, we feast of the poorest Indian that speak English and this is the same God ever made. And then three for everybody,’ which drives peo- days later he came back here. ple away.” This was his first public Mass.” Currently, the Diocese of One of the purposes for the Harrisburg has several parishes Hispanic Apostolate in the Diocese with Mass celebrated in Spanish. of Harrisburg is to promote quality “We have one totally Hispanic and competence in Hispanic min- parish in Lancaster (San Juan istry through networking, training Bautista) and nine other parishes and the sharing of information and that provide Mass in English and resources, according to the dioce- in Spanish,” says Father Pistone, san Web site. The members are who has no shortage of ways to made up of pastors, other religious describe the friend and bishop and lay representatives. Father who helped make it happen. Pistone says he is grateful for the “He is the most incredible ... dedicated leadership Bishop real ... holy person that’s ever Rhoades provided. walked the Diocese of “He ran the Hispanic Harrisburg,” Father Pistone says Apostolate meetings while he was of Bishop Rhoades. “He goes here, the last five years,” explains and works in the soup kitchen as Father Pistone. “Normally bishops bishop, which he started many don’t do that. The previous admin- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is shown in this May of 2007 photo with Hispanic children from the Diocese of years ago. On his day off, he istration I was involved with did goes to minister to the poor, not do that. He did. He was the Harrisburg. Hispanic person.” JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 11 THE OFFICE OF BISHOP: Historical reflections

the leadership of the Bishop of done. To be bishop was to be, BY MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ Rome (the pope), the bishops first and foremost, servant of the work as part of a “college,” i.e., Church, reaching out to all in the ithin the earliest a brotherhood of those who Church but in a special way to Christian communities share their ministry in the order its weakest members. A later Wwhich the apostles left of bishops. This shared identity devoté of Augustine, Gregory the behind, a threefold “order” of and mission is reflected in a let- Great, bishop of Rome from 590 ministry developed: bishop, ter which Cyprian, bishop of until his death in 604, wrote a presbyter (i.e., priest), deacon. Carthage, wrote to Stephen, “manual” of pastoral care for This is evidenced first in some Bishop of Rome (pope) around other bishops, which became a of the later New Testament texts, the year A.D. 254: “the large standard guide throughout the although the exact nature of each number of bishops is bound Middle Ages. In it he outlined ministerial “order,” as well as together by the glue of mutual the qualities necessary in one their precise interrelationship, harmony and the bond of unity chosen for the episcopate: a can- are largely matters of scholarly ... and they should, as helpful didate for the office of bishop conjecture. and compassionate shepherds, should be “pure of heart, exem- The leader of each communi- gather the Lord’s sheep into one plary in his way of life, prudent ty, its “overseer” (in Greek, flock ... For although there are in his silence, helpful when “episkopos”), was the forerunner many of us shepherds, we speaking, near to everyone in his of today’s diocesan bishop. In nonetheless nourish one flock, compassion, raised above all oth- each of the communities estab- and we have the obligation to ers in his life of prayer; a hum- lished by the apostles (or their guide and nurture each and every ble friend to the virtuous, while followers), the individual was one of the sheep whom Christ strong in his opposition to evil. appointed with the oversight of has purchased with his blood and He should not neglect his interi- the community we would today through his passion.” or life by distractions which are call the “bishop”: He possessed The Second Vatican Council, external, nor should he, in caring the authority and responsibility utilizing the classical tripartite for his own inner life, ignore the of leading a particular communi- definition of ordained ministry needs of others.” A tall order to ty of believers, both in terms of as teaching, sanctifying and gov- fill, indeed, and reminiscent of public prayer (the celebration of erning, described the role of the Paul’s self-description as “all the Eucharist) and in terms of ordained ministry primarily in things to all people.” — 1 Cor teaching and instructing the terms of the order of bishops. 9:22. community in the way of the Bishops share in the fullness of One of the documents pro- Lord Jesus. Christ’s priesthood, and it is by duced during the Second Vatican The bishop was assisted in his delegation that the ordained Council was a decree on the pas- work by deacons, who seem pri- priesthood and diaconate assist toral office of bishops (“Christus marily to have been ministers of and support the work of the local Dominus,” Oct. 28, 1965). This charity (assisting the poor and bishop. That is why, practically text, drawing heavily on the the- the sick), and who may have speaking, the central moments of ology of the Church outlined the helped with the details of organi- growing number of Christians most reliable witnesses of Jesus faith in the life of a diocese previous year in “Lumen zation and administration of the made it impossible for him to and his Gospel), that one can occur at the cathedral church: Gentium,” taught about the rela- local Christian community; the know and care for all of them, find out answers to the question ordinations, the chrism Mass, the tionship of each bishop to the sixth chapter of Acts offers an and it became necessary for the “What would Jesus teach” or rite of election, et al. These litur- whole Church, of their relation- account of their remote origins. presbyters to assume a number “What would Jesus do.” This gical celebrations expressly and ships among themselves (colle- The role of presbyters seems to of his duties (such as the cele- notion of “apostolic succession powerfully exemplify the local giality) and, in particular, their have developed more slowly bration of the Eucharist, preach- (‘diadoche’ ‘apostolike’),” elabo- church in its fullness — the relationship to the bishop of than that of deacons, but most ing, etc.). rated most clearly by Irenaeus, is entire assembly of faithful, the Rome (reiterating the Catholic scholars suggest that they were Around the year A.D. 107, central to Catholic theology. The local clergy and religious, gath- principle that the bishop of senior members of the communi- Ignatius, bishop of Antioch, had bishops, the Second Vatican ered in unity around the one Rome acts as head of the college ty who served as an advisory advised the Christians at Smyrna Council (1962-65) reaffirmed, altar, under the leadership of the of bishops); it further spoke of “council” to the local bishop to “do nothing related to Church “in virtue of the unbroken suc- bishop, shepherd of the local the work of individual bishops in (perhaps analogous to the “eld- life apart from the bishop. That cession going back to the begin- church. And it is there, around their respective dioceses and ers” — that’s what presbyter Eucharist alone is valid which is ning, are regarded as transmitters that altar, that the church carries their coworkers: auxiliary bish- means in Greek — of the celebrated by the bishop or by of the apostolic line.” — out its most important and effec- ops, priests, deacons, religious, Sanhedrin of Jerusalem). We the one to whom he has entrust- “Lumen Gentium” 20. The bish- tive work, together sharing in the and those laypersons who pos- might imagine the earliest bish- ed it.” Ignatius clearly sees “con- ops, as guarantors of the apos- one sacrifice of Christ. sess a particular competence ops much like today’s pastors of nectedness” to the bishop as a tolic faith, have a sacred obliga- “If any one aspires to the helpful to the Church’s mission. large urban parishes, who are way of maintaining fidelity to tion faithfully to hand on what office of bishop, he desires a assisted by associate pastors and authentic Christian worship. The they themselves have received noble task.” — 1 Tm 3.1. Later deacons. As the Church spread bishop was very much the (this is at the root of what writers were occasionally less geographically (from a primarily presider par excellence of the Catholic theology means by “tra- sanguine. St. Augustine, who urban phenomenon to more liturgical assembly. About a cen- ditio” or “paradosis,” the “hand- himself served as a bishop for remote areas) and the numbers tury later, Irenaeus of Lyons also ing on” of the faith). over 30 years, spoke repeatedly of Christians increased, many of emphasized the theological sig- Individual bishops throughout of the “sarcina episcopatus”: the the tasks reserved to the bishop nificance of the episcopate: in the world, while entrusted with “weight” or burden of being a were delegated to the presbyters. the face of competing portrayals the leadership of a particular bishop. Being a bishop, For example, the bishop was of Jesus and his teaching, community of faith (diocese), Augustine repeatedly asserted, originally the primary minister Irenaeus pointed out that it is nonetheless are in service of the was an enormous responsibility. of the sacraments. With the toler- most obviously through the bish- whole church in teaching and The word “bishop,” he once Msgr. Michael Heintz, PhD, is the rec- ation and later recognition of ops, as successors of the apostles safeguarding the shared faith of wrote, is not a title of honor but tor of St. Matthew Cathedral in Christianity by the Empire, the (and who were themselves the the Catholic community. Under rather the name of a work to be South Bend. 12 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 How are bishops appointed?

The following is prepared head of the congregation, called to the regular province meeting need for an auxiliary bishop. involves a bishop who is being by the U.S. Conference of the “prefect,” is presently (usually annually), the archbish- This is easier if he is requesting promoted or transferred, the mat- Catholic Bishops: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re of op distributes to all the bishops a replacement for a retired or ter may be handled by the pre- Italy. Among the congregation’s of the province the names and deceased auxiliary. fect and the staff. If, however, Introduction responsibilities are moderating curricula vitae of priests which • A report is requested from the appointment is of a priest to The ultimate decision in all aspects of episcopal appoint- have been submitted to him. the current bishop or the admin- the episcopacy, the full congre- appointing bishops rests with the ments; assisting bishops in the Following a discussion among istrator of a diocese on the con- gation is ordinarily involved. pope, and he is free to select correct exercise of their pastoral the bishops at the province meet- ditions and needs of the diocese. A cardinal relator is chosen to anyone he chooses. But how functions; handling “ad limina” ing, a vote is taken on which If the appointment is a replace- summarize the documentation does he know whom to select? visits (regular visits to Rome by names to recommend. The num- ment for a diocesan bishop or and make a report to the full The process for selecting can- bishops every five years); and ber of names on this provincial archbishop about to retire, con- congregation, which generally didates for the episcopacy nor- establishing episcopal confer- list may vary. The vote tally, sideration will be given to the meets twice a month on mally begins at the diocesan ences and reviewing their together with the minutes of the incumbent’s recommendations. Thursdays. After hearing the car- level and works its way through decrees as required by canon meeting, is then forwarded by Broad consultation within the dinal relator’s report, the congre- a series of consultations until it law. Its membership consists of the archbishop to the apostolic diocese is encouraged with gation discusses the appointment reaches Rome. It is a process approximately 35 cardinals and nuncio in Washington. The list is regard to the needs of the dio- and then votes. bound by strict confidentiality archbishops from around the also submitted to the U.S. cese, but not the names of candi- The congregation may follow and involves a number of impor- world. U.S. Cardinals on the Conference of Catholic Bishops dates. the recommendation of the nun- tant players — the most influen- congregation are William (USCCB). • The report is to include the cio, chose another of the candi- tial being the apostolic nuncio, Wakefield Baum, Edmund names of individuals in the dio- dates on the terna, or even ask the Congregation for Bishops Szoka, James Stafford and cese with whom the nuncio that another terna be prepared. and the pope. It can be a time- Bernard Law. Stage 2: might consult and how to con- consuming process, often taking • Diocesan bishop — pastoral The apostolic nuncio tact them. eight months or more to com- and legal head and representa- • Previous bishops of the dio- Stage 4 : The pope By overseeing the final list of plete. While there are distinc- tive of a diocese. cese are consulted. names forwarded to Rome, the decides tions between the first appoint- • Province — a territory com- • Bishops of the province are apostolic nuncio plays a decisive At a private audience with the ment of a priest as a bishop and prising one archdiocese, called consulted. role in the selection process. He pope, usually on a Saturday, the a bishop’s later transfer to anoth- the metropolitan see, and one or • The president and vice pres- not only gathers facts and infor- prefect of the Congregation for er diocese or his promotion to more dioceses, called suffragan ident of the USCCB are consult- mation about potential candi- Bishops presents the recommen- archbishop, the basic outlines of sees. The Code of Canon Law ed. dates, but also interprets that dations of the congregation to the process remain the same. spells out certain limited obliga- • If the vacancy to be filled is tions and authority that the met- information for the congregation. an archdiocese, other archbish- the Holy Father. A few days ropolitan archbishop has with Great weight is given to the nun- ops in the United States may be later, the pope informs the con- Key terms respect to the dioceses within his cio’s recommendations, but it is consulted. gregation of his decision. The important to remember that his congregation then notifies the • Apostolic nuncio — the province. The United States is • At this point, the nuncio divided into 33 ecclesiastical “gatekeeper” role, however, does narrows his list and a question- nuncio, who in turn contacts the pope’s representative to both the not mean that his recommenda- candidate and asks if he will government and to the hierarchy provinces. naire is sent to 20 or 30 people • Terna — a list of three can- tions are always followed. who know each of the candi- accept. If the answer is “yes,” of a given nation; a key person the Vatican is notified and a in deciding what names are rec- didates for a vacant office, dates for their input. including the office of bishop. For diocesan bishops date is set for the announcement. ommended to the Congregation It often takes six to eight for Bishops for possible episco- • After receiving the list of candidates forwarded by a Stage 3: Congregation months — and sometimes longer pal appointment. — from the time a diocese • Auxiliary bishop — a bish- Stage 1: Bishops’ province, the apostolic nuncio conducts his own investigation for Bishops becomes vacant until a new op appointed to assist a diocesan recommendations Once all the documentation bishop is appointed. bishop. into the suitability of the candi- Every bishop may submit to dates. from the nuncio is complete and • Congregation for Bishops the archbishop of his province in order, and the prefect — a department of the Roman • A diocesan bishop must jus- the names of priests he thinks tify to the apostolic nuncio his approves, the process moves for- curia, headed by a cardinal. The would make good bishops. Prior ward. If the appointment Archbishop Buechlein of Indianapolis presides at installation Mass Lafayette in Indiana. their title derives from the fact express his concerns to the The role Installing bishops within the that they are bishops of dioceses Vatican. However, without direct of the archbishop province is the archbishop’s established by the Holy See to authorization from the pope, the right, not to be superseded by a be archdioceses and centers of archbishop would have no BY MSGR. OWEN CAMPION cardinal, the apostolic nuncio or provinces. However, they are authority to interfere in any situ- any other bishop. first among equals when it ation in a diocese, except in a The structure of having comes to jurisdiction in the few circumstances, and such cir- residing at the installation provinces, and archbishops at the province. No archbishop, for cumstances are very rare. of Bishop Kevin C. head of provinces that include example, is the superior of the For example, if the bishop of PRhoades in Fort Wayne’s several dioceses, is very old in bishop of one of the dioceses in a diocese in the province dies, or Cathedral of the Immaculate the church. In fact, the name the province, although he does retires, or resigns, the circum- Conception on Jan. 13 will be “province” goes back to the days have certain responsibilities and stance of how to administer the Archbishop Daniel Mark of the Roman Empire. The struc- privileges. diocese until another bishop can Buechlein, OSB. ture exists to emphasize the Bishops of local dioceses be appointed by Rome becomes As the fifth archbishop of unity of the church, and specifi- must send certain reports to him an issue. Indianapolis, Archbishop cally the union between local as a check and balance. If he The Holy See can act in such Buechlein heads the Province of bishops and the pope, and if notices a gross problem in one of an instance, as it did in the Indianapolis, which includes, in need be, to provide a mechanism the dioceses in his province, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South addition to the Diocese of Fort for order in church business. especially if it pertains to man- Bend when Bishop John M. Wayne-South Bend, the dioceses Archbishops have the place of ARCHBISHOP agement by the local bishop, the of Evansville, Gary and honor in their provinces, and DANIEL MARK BUECHLEIN, OSB archbishop is expected to ROLE, PAGE 13 JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 13

the feast day itself, and the per- sonal involvement by the pope ROLE all signify the closeness of each archbishop to the papacy. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 When Archbishop Buechlein installs Bishop Rhoades, the D’Arcy retired, by appointing archbishop will be wearing his the retiring bishop as administra- pallium, given him by Pope John tor. However, this may not Paul II on June 29, 1987. always be possible, obviously Bishop Rhoades already is an not if the bishop has died. ordained bishop. Were he not yet Then, the administrator is a bishop, it would be Archbishop selected by the College of Buechlein’s right to ordain him Consultors in the diocese. This to the episcopacy. body, appointed by the bishop For instance, a priest of the and composed only of priests, Indianapolis archdiocese, Father has several responsibilities, but Paul Etienne, was installed as perhaps the most significant is to Bishop of Cheyenne, in select an administrator if the Wyoming, on Dec. 9. Since the office of bishop in a diocese Cheyenne Diocese is within the becomes vacant and if an admin- Province of Denver, Archbishop istrator has not been named by Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap, of the Holy See. Denver, both ordained Bishop The election process, howev- Etienne to the episcopacy and er, is not open ended. If the con- then installed him as the eighth sultors deadlock, the archbishop bishop of Cheyenne. is required to step into the pro- (Auxiliary bishops, however, ceedings and to name an admin- are usually ordained to the epis- istrator. Again, this occurs only copacy by the bishops whom in the most unusual of situations. they will serve. The apostolic Archbishops supervise the nuncio installs archbishops.) procedure by which bishops of The archbishop, by right of the province recommend names office, presides at the funeral of of priests to the Vatican for con- a diocesan bishop within his sideration to be bishops. He province. Of course, he may del- egate any of these functions to solicits names, coordinates dis- Most Reverend Dale cussions about possible candi- another bishop. For instance, when retired Bishop Francis R. J. Melczek Most Reverend dates, and he submits the results Bishop of Gary Gerald A. of discussions to Rome. Shea of Evansville died in 1994, Archbishop Buechlein allowed Gettelfinger When a bishop in the Bishop of Evansville province dies, retires or resigns, Evansville Bishop Gerald A. the archbishop is an important Gettelfinger to officiate at the adviser to the Holy See in the funeral Mass. selection of a new bishop. By the Archbishop Buechlein is a same token, if the question of native of Indiana, born on April creating a new diocese within 20, 1938. He entered the the province is raised, the arch- Benedictine community at St. bishop’s advice is sought. He is Meinrad Archabbey and solemn- regarded as a reliable and ly professed as a monk on Aug. informed, but neutral, third party. 15, 1963. He was ordained a Church law ordinarily assigns priest on May 3, 1964. the archdiocesan tribunal the For some years, he taught the- right of hearing appeals on cases ology at the seminary at St. decided in diocesan courts with- Meinrad, and he was president- in the province. Most often, rector of the seminary when diocesan tribunals today hear Pope John Paul II appointed him cases involving the validity of the third bishop of Memphis on marriages. Decisions rendered by Jan. 20, 1987. the Fort Wayne-South Bend Since the Memphis diocese is diocesan tribunal are appealed to within the Province of Indianapolis. After Indianapolis, Louisville, then archbishop, now appeals are made to Rome. retired, Thomas C. Kelly, OP, of Of course, archbishops serve Louisville, ordained and then as diocesan bishops in their own installed Bishop Buechlein in the archdioceses. Cathedral of the Immaculate Archbishops wear a distinc- Conception on March 2, 1987. tive vestment, a circular white The same pope named Bishop woolen stole, with pendants Buechlein to be the fifth arch- hanging front and black, on bishop of Indianapolis on July which black crosses are embroi- 14, 1992, and the then Apostolic dered. The pope himself confers Nuncio Archbishop Pio Laghi, the pallium on each new arch- who was later named a cardinal bishop. Since Pope Paul VI, and is now deceased, installed these vestments have been con- him at the Cathedral of Ss. Peter ferred in ceremonies in Rome’s and Paul in Indianapolis. St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast Most Reverend Daniel of Ss. Peter and Paul on June 29. M. Buechlein, OSB Most Reverend The location of the ceremony, Archbishop of William L. Higi Indianapolis Bishop of Lafayette 14 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 General history of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

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y decree of Pope Pius IX, of His Holiness Pope Pius XII Diocese of Fort Wayne-South 57,345 Catholic families and 19 religious orders. Jan. 8, 1857, the northern established the Diocese of Bend, and St. Matthew Parish in households. The area covers 5,792 There is one seminary for reli- Bhalf of the state of Indiana Lafayette from the southern 24 South Bend was designated the square miles with a total popula- gious orders in the diocese with was erected into the Diocese of counties of the Diocese of Fort co-Cathedral along with the tion of 1,262,788. 17 candidates for the priesthood. Fort Wayne, the boundaries being Wayne, approximately dividing Cathedral of the Immaculate There are 80 parishes in the The diocese serves five col- that part of the state north of the the size of the diocese in half. Conception, Fort Wayne. With diocese, three chapels and two leges and universities — made up southern lines of Fountain, Another division occurred in this change, the second auxiliary oratories. The clergy consists of of 16,557 students — four Montgomery, Boone, Hamilton, 1957, the year the sixth bishop of bishop of the Diocese, Bishop one bishop, 75 diocesan priests, Catholic high schools with a total Madison, Delaware, Randolph Fort Wayne, Bishop Leo A. Joseph R. Crowley, was conse- 21 international priests and five enrollment of 3,180 students, and and Warren counties. The remain- Pursley, was installed and the dio- crated two years later and was other priests serving in the dio- 40 parishes with parochial schools ing southern half of the state cese celebrated its 100th anniver- assigned to St. Matthew cese. The total number of priests with 9,701 elementary-school stu- made up the Diocese of sary. At that time, four northwest- Cathedral, South Bend. in the diocese is 238, which dents. In addition, there are three Vincennes. (This old See — the ern counties of Indiana were taken Today the Diocese of Fort includes 37 priests from nine reli- Catholic hospitals, three other original designation of the from the Diocese of Fort Wayne Wayne-South Bend comprises 14 gious orders. There are 13 perma- healthcare facilities and four Archdiocese of Indianapolis — to form the new Diocese of Gary. counties of northeastern Indiana nent deacons. homes for the elderly. has been designated a titular see.) Three years later, the Diocese and has a Catholic population of The diocese also includes In 1944, the apostolic decree of Fort Wayne was renamed the nearly 160,000, comprised of approximately 413 women from

HISTORY OF THE BISHOPS OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND COMPILED BY MONICA EICHMAN AND VINCE LABARBERA

During this period, he was near sonal inconvenience?” ith the passing of cese, including the St. Joseph’s John Henry Luers the seat of the Cincinnati diocese His dedication to the church Bishop Luers, Joseph Asylum for Boys in Lafayette, and developed a strong friendship and fervent love for God over- WDwenger was named then a part of the Diocese of Fort with Purcell. flowed into the diocese as it expe- the second bishop of the Diocese Wayne, and the St. Vincent’s With the establishment of the rienced great expansion. In his 13 of Fort Wayne. Asylum for Girls in Fort Wayne. Diocese of Fort Wayne in 1858, years as ordinary of the diocese, Born in Mercer County, Ohio, Feeling strongly that the faith Luers was a natural choice for its Bishop Luers oversaw the estab- of German immigrants on April must be incorporated into every first bishop. However, the new lishment of 39 churches (with six 7, 1837, little Joseph was wel- facet of education, Dwenger bishop’s concern was greatly more in construction), 10 chapels, comed by his parents with great enlisted the aid of various reli- aroused when he reached the 40 schools, one hospital and one joy, his father telling a neighbor, gious orders throughout the dio- then-small city of Fort Wayne, the college. Among these was the as Alerding reports in his history cese in staffing the schools with seat of the new diocese. Cathedral of the Immaculate of the diocese, “Last night God religious sisters. Through his Confronted with a small Catholic Conception, which was construct- sent us a little bishop!” undying efforts, many parochial flock, rampant anti-Catholicism ed at a cost of $54,000 and conse- However, Dwenger suffered the schools were launched. In one and some corruption, Luers feared crated in 1860. death of both parents before his account of his successful labors, that little could be done to culti- Luers’ episcopate was brought 11th birthday, at which time he it was said that most parishes vate the young diocese. Because to an end in June of 1871 when he was placed in the care of the with as few as 30 families of this, he spent much time early died at the age of 51. Though at Society of the Precious Blood, enjoyed the benefits of a parish in his episcopate trying to have times unhappy with his diocese, fulfilling the desire of his moth- school. Born Sept. 29, 1819, Luten, diocesan boundaries redrawn or the bishop had overseen tremen- er. In 1890, Dwenger was struck Germany his own appointment changed. dous change as it swelled from In 1859, Dwenger was with severe heart and lung com- Ordained priest Nov. 11, 1846, Nevertheless, though the bish- 18,000 to 50,000 Catholics, a ordained to the priesthood by plications, which left him virtu- op was not entirely satisfied with truly remarkable growth for such ally incapacitated until his death Cincinnati, Ohio Archbishop Purcell and in 1872 his episcopal designation, it was a short time. was consecrated as bishop of on Jan. 23, 1893. At the time of Ordained Bishop of Fort Wayne said by Bishop Alerding in his Fort Wayne, his father’s words at his death, he was remembered Jan. 10, 1858 history of the diocese that Luers Joseph Dwenger his birth coming true. fondly by many, having founded Died June 29, 1871 “spared himself no labors official Though many believed him to as many as 12 parishes and or menial, religious or domestic, be coarse and rude, Dwenger many more diocesan schools of the house or of the field, of the was a kind and confident man during his time as bishop. In ohn Henry Luers, the first city or of the country. Well is it who was able to overcome the addition, the number of diocesan bishop of Fort Wayne, was remembered by those who were many obstacles that faced him clergy jumped from 48 to 80. Jborn in Lutten, Germany, in present on one autumn Sunday in when he began his episcopacy. Dwenger had served his peo- 1819. His family immigrated to St. Mary’s Church at Lafayette, Known for his imposing figure ple devotedly, adhering to the the United States in 1833, settling how his face and his hands were and the vitality with which he truth unequivocally. At the on an Ohio farm. so bronzed by the labors of the conducted his duties, Dwenger beloved bishop’s funeral, Bishop While on his way to Mass one field’s harvest work at the orphan was successful in correcting the Rademacher told the faithful, day in 1835, Luers met farm near Rensselaer, that he financial troubles that met him “His will was strong and Archbishop John Purcell of hardly passed for white.” Hence, on his arrival in the diocese. As unbending, when he believed Cincinnati, a meeting at which the due to Luers’ pugnacious spirit, Archbishop Purcell commented himself in the right, and espe- young man told the ordinary of the diocese began to grow. to Father Sorin of Notre Dame, cially when he defended what he his desire to be a priest. After In addition to his strong work Dwenger “tends to imagine he considered right and just.” studying at St. Francis Xavier ethic, the pious bishop held a pro- knows more than anyone else, Seminary in Brown County, Ohio, found love for the Mass. As and that with one hand he can Luers was ordained to the priest- Alerding notes in his history, lift more than anyone else.” hood in 1846. Luers often expressed devoutly, Born April 7, 1837, St. John’s, Ohio Having been an orphan him- The young Father Luers was “God derives more glory from the Ordained priest Sept. 4, 1859 self, Dwenger had a special then assigned to a flourishing celebration of the Mass, than all Ordained Bishop of Fort Wayne place in his heart for other parish in Cincinnati, which boast- the praises of the angels in heav- April 14, 1872 orphans. During his episcopate, ed 4,000 to 5,000 parishioners by en. Ought not priests to give God Died Jan. 22, 1893 he established many orphanages the end of his time as pastor there. that glory no matter at what per- and schools throughout the dio- JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 15

As evidenced through his many Alerding was appointed the efforts toward educating the pub- Joseph Rademacher acts of benevolence, Rademacher fourth bishop of Fort Wayne in John Francis Noll lic eventually led him to found was a selfless man who truly saw 1900. Our Sunday Visitor in 1912. himself as the servant of his peo- As ordinary of the diocese, With his success in guiding the ple. Alerding was dedicated to the Catholic faithful as a parish priest, In addition to his great humili- growth and enrichment of parish Noll was seen as an excellent suc- ty and generosity of spirit, schools, saying, “A prosperous cessor to Bishop Alerding at the Rademacher was also a highly school means a prosperous time of that holy bishop’s death, intelligent man. Alerding recalls parish, a poor school means a and he was consecrated the fifth in his history a time when he vis- poor parish.” bishop of Fort Wayne in 1925. ited the good bishop after having Alerding brought fresh vigor As bishop, Noll continued in just studied the history of France. to the diocese, drawing it togeth- his fervor for education, spreading As the two spoke of a decisive er through his wholehearted sup- his conviction that religion and battle, Rademacher corrected port of the Supreme Pontiff. To education must be united in his Alerding on two factual points, celebrate Leo XIII’s Silver book “Our National Enemy No. one being the date. Accordingly, Jubilee, Alerding offered a 1: Education Without Religion.” Alerding asked, “‘Tell me, pray, solemn Pontifical Mass at the Accordingly, Catholic grade Father Rademacher, how did you cathedral and directed that a schools, high schools and colleges happen to know so exactly this solemn high Mass be offered in were founded throughout the dio- date and this name?’ ‘Ah!’ he each parish. cese. Still other structures were Born Dec. 3, 1840, Westphalia, Born Jan. 25, 1875, Fort Wayne responded, ‘I have read the histo- With the coming of World Ordained a priest June 4, 1898, built, including, in 1927, the Mich. ry of those times.’” War I in 1914, new challenges Catholic Community Center on Ordained a priest Aug. 2, 1863, The humble bishop’s life and were brought to the diocese as Fort Wayne the corner of Barr and Jefferson Fort Wayne episcopate was brought to an droves of immigrants came to Ordained Bishop of Fort Wayne streets in Fort Wayne, which was Ordained Bishop of Nashville, abrupt end in January of 1899, at the U.S. from oppressed, battle- June 30, 1924 a place where Catholic life in the June 24, 1883 which time he suffered a debilitat- worn European countries. Appointed archbishop (personal area thrived until it was sold in Appointed Bishop of Fort Wayne, ing stroke. His early death was Alerding vigorously fought title) Sept. 2, 1953 1941. July 15, 1893 considered a great loss for the socialism as it crept into the U.S. Died July 31, 1956 In addition to fulfilling the Died June 12, 1900 diocese. and stressed the importance of need for accurate information undiluted faith, particularly dur- concerning Catholicism, Noll orn Dec. 3, 1840, in ing the trying times. trong anti-Catholic senti- cared for the spiritual needs of his Michigan, Joseph He wrote that “the dangers to ments arose in the early 20th flock, encouraging practices such Rademacher was ordained faith are pride, neglect of Scentury, threatening the faith as Forty Hours devotion for the B prayers, of family prayer, of pub- laity within parishes. As war con- a priest by Bishop Luers in 1863 of American Catholics. Among in Fort Wayne. In 1872, he was lic devotions, of the Mass, of the these were nationwide publica- tinued to rage across the globe, named chancellor of the Diocese sacraments; ignorance of the tions, such as The Menace, which Noll told his flock that peace of Fort Wayne and, in 1883, was truths of religion; a bad life; the spread falsehoods about the could be won only through prayer consecrated the bishop of reading of bad literature; bad Catholic Church and her teach- and encouraged them to “attend Nashville and then the Diocese of companions; secret societies; and ings. With the coming of these weekday Mass more frequently, Fort Wayne in 1893. mixed marriages.” new onslaughts on the faith, it recite the family rosary regularly, Unlike Dwenger, Rademacher He further fought the dangers was time for counter efforts to be and ... attend Holy Hours of repa- was a mild-mannered man who of the then-new motion pictures, made from within the Church, and ration held in their churches.” preferred not to conduct his role which depicted the many evils Father John Francis Noll was pre- Welcoming many religious orders as administrator. Despite this, he lurking in the world, warning, pared to make them. for men and women into the dio- governed the diocese well during “Witnessing such scenes cor- One of 19 children, Noll was cese, a strong outward awareness his short — just over five — rupts the moral sense.” born to German immigrants in of the religious in the area was years as bishop. In the early 1920s, the good Fort Wayne on Jan. 25, 1875, and present, and the orders flourished. Remembering Rademacher as bishop’s health began to decline, was ordained to the priesthood in On the national front, Noll was a generous and kindhearted man, Born April 13, 1845, Ibbenbueren, though he continued to perform 1898. As a young priest in rural a leading force in the completion in his history of the diocese, Kingdom of Hanover his many duties as bishop. Indiana, Noll recognized the dan- of construction of the Basilica of Alerding tells of a time when a Ordained a priest Sept. 22, 1868 However, on Thanksgiving Day ger of far-reaching anti-Catholic the National Shrine of the poor man went to Rademacher, Ordained Bishop of Fort Wayne, in 1924, while on a drive, the lectures in the area and sought to Immaculate Conception in seeking money. Feeling compas- Nov. 30, 1900 vehicle in which he was riding counteract the misinformation Washington, D.C. After its con- sion for him, Rademacher gener- Died Dec. 6, 1924 was struck by another vehicle, through a series of lectures in struction had been postponed due ously gave the seemingly dis- overturning the bishop’s car and which he informed the public of to both the Great Depression and traught man his only $2 and one severely injuring him and the the truth of the Catholic faith. World War II, Noll was asked to of his two coats. When later told other passengers. Though taken These widely attended lectures influence bishops throughout the that the man was a swindler, Herman J. Alerding to a hospital, the bishop’s health became so popular that Noll United States to pledge money for Rademacher, in his exceedingly would never be fully restored, sought another medium for the completion of the structure. charitable opinion of humanity, erman Alerding was born and he passed away on Dec. 6, spreading the truth. Accordingly, he chaired a commit- stated that he could not believe it in 1845 at Ibbenbueren, 1924. In his first foray into publish- tee dedicated to raising the neces- of the man. HKingdom of Hanover, During his tenure of 24 years ing, he compiled a pamphlet enti- sary $7 million. As in his many On another occasion, as though his parents soon moved as bishop, the number of parish tled Kind Words From the Priest other ventures, Noll was once Alerding reports, Rademacher the family to Newport, Ky. churches with resident pastors to His People, which he later more successful, and construction was given $10 by a couple who, Drawn to the priesthood as a had risen from 102 to 148 while renamed Kind Words From Your was recommenced in 1954. while enjoying Rademacher’s young boy, Alerding was the number of “mission church- Pastor, and sent to pastors Meanwhile, in 1941, at the company on Christmas, noticed ordained for the Diocese of es” without resident pastors throughout the U.S. This was only request of Auxiliary Bishop that he had only scraps for shoes. Vincennes in 1868. declined from 39 to 31. Further, the beginning of many publica- Pursley, Pope Pius XII named Though they had insisted that the As a parish priest in the dio- the Catholic population in the tions that would spread the truth Noll an archbishop, a personal good man use the money to buy cese, Alerding often lectured on diocese doubled, a true testament of the Catholic Church and her title that was granted to him himself more suitable apparel, he various topics that he had to Alerding’s wise guidance. teachings. though the diocese was not named gave most of it to a poor family researched in depth. A published In June of 1908, Noll began an archdiocese. who, he believed, needed it more author, he initiated the compila- the publication of the The Parish In August of 1954, Archbishop than he. tion of the history of the Diocese Monthly, a magazine that he Noll was struck with illness, and, So good and selfless was the of Vincennes, something which hoped would “put forth good, in March of 1955, Bishop Pursley bishop that he never wanted oth- he would later do for the clean literature to make The was named apostolic administra- ers to worry about him. Thus, he Diocese of Fort Wayne. Parish Monthly a welcome visitor tor of the diocese. After other made it a point to be always affa- After serving for many years in every home, Catholic and non- ble, no matter the circumstances. in the Diocese of Vincennes, Catholic.” Noll’s continuing HISTORY, PAGE 16 16 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

the Confraternity of Christian illiam E. McManus, an wrote a significant pioneering Doctrine (CCD) in the diocese in auxiliary bishop of John M. D’Arcy “Letter on Priestly Formation,” an effort to instruct in the Catholic WChicago, was installed which has been used around the HISTORY faith those children who were not a as the seventh bishop of the world to strengthen the formation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 part of the parish schools. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South of priests. This document was dis- In order to build strong mar- Bend in October of 1976. tributed to and used by the riages during a time when teen Born on Jan. 27, 1914, in National Lay Review Board in its major events occurred that marriages were becoming increas- Chicago, McManus entered the recent report on the clergy sexual- impaired his health, including a ingly common, the bishop required seminary at a young age and was abuse crisis. He has given more heart attack and stroke, that marriage instruction be ordained to the priesthood in than 50 retreats to bishops and Archbishop Noll died on July 31, increased. Further, in September of 1939. priests throughout the country and 1956, a much beloved shepherd. 1957, he announced a plan to Following his ordination, he more than 30 retreats to college encourage religious vocations by served in a Chicago parish for one and university students. Leo Aloysius Pursley visiting every parish himself and year, after which he earned his On Feb. 26, 1985, Bishop speaking on vocations. master’s degree in education from D’Arcy was appointed eighth In addition to his considerable Catholic University of America in bishop of the Diocese of Fort involvement with diocesan parish- 1942. After another brief stint as a Wayne-South Bend and was es, Bishop Pursley attended each parish priest, Father McManus installed on May 1, 1985, in the session of Vatican II. However, he held a variety of positions, which Cathedral of the Immaculate often seemed to find the long meet- included being assistant director Born Aug. 18, 1932 Conception, Fort Wayne, Indiana. ings difficult, not only because of the Department of Education of Ordained a priest Feb. 2, 1957, The National Lay Review most of the business was conducted the National Catholic Welfare Boston Board, appointed by the United in Latin but also because they Conference in Washington, D.C., States Conference of Catholic Ordained a bishop Feb. 11, 1975 caused him to miss Notre Dame’s superintendent of the Catholic Bishops as a result of the Charter home football games. schools in the Chicago area, a Appointed Bishop of Fort Wayne- for the Protection of Children and Because of the significant domestic prelate, and an active South Bend, Feb. 18, 1985 Young People, approved in 2003, changes within the Church at the member of the National Retired cited Bishop D’Arcy for his work time, Bishop Pursley’s time was a Conference of Catholic Bishops in Boston. The board referred to difficult one as he sought to satis- and United States Catholic his efforts there as “a voice in the fy the needs of everyone amidst Conference. A Boston native and the son of wilderness,” submitting letters to the changes that were taking Upon the retirement of Bishop two Irish immigrants, Bishop his superiors raising concerns and place. With the implementation of Pursley, Bishop McManus was John M. D’Arcy was born on making requests that actions be Born March 12, 1902, Hartford City Vatican II, Bishop Pursley found assigned as the bishop of the Aug. 18, 1932. He graduated from taken regarding the misconduct of Ordained a priest June 11, 1927, himself at his “typewriter looking Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Boston College High School in some local priests. Fort Wayne for answers to questions” as he Bend. Saying that he was “more 1949 and studied for the priest- The Diocese of Fort Wayne- sought to introduce the changes in interested in people than in build- hood at Saint John’s Seminary, South Bend was recognized as Ordained a bishop Sept. 19, 1950 a way that adhered to Vatican ings,” no new parishes were Brighton, Mass. He was ordained one of eight (arch)dioceses with Appointed Bishop of Fort Wayne, direction, avoiding extremes. As formed during his tenure though a priest on Feb. 2, 1957, and exceptional and positive response Dec. 29, 1956 liturgical misunderstandings and some structures were either built served as a parish priest for nine to the clergy sexual-abuse crisis. Resigned Aug. 24, 1976 abuses occurred, Bishop Pursley or renovated. Still others were years. In 2002, Bishop D’Arcy wrote a Died Nov. 15, 1998 once commented, “Some people sold or demolished, including St. Father D’Arcy studied in series of op-ed columns on the ask me: Why do you permit these Vincent Villa and Central Catholic Rome at both the Gregorian and sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic abuses? My answer is: I don’t. Church for secular newspapers eo Aloysius Pursley was High School in Fort Wayne, Angelicum universities from Then why don’t you stop them? within and outside the local dio- born on March 12, 1902, in respectively. 1965-68 and received a doctorate My answer is: I am still trying.” cese. The series also was pub- Hartford City and ordained During Bishop McManus’ in spiritual theology in 1968 from L After many years of devoted episcopate, he led a diocesan del- the Angelicum. From 1968-85 he lished in a pamphlet titled, “Some a priest by Bishop Noll in June of service to the diocese, Bishop Pastoral Reflections in a Moment 1927. Later, at the request of Noll, egation to the Call to Action served as a spiritual director and Pursley’s resignation was accept- of Crisis.” Pursley was named the first auxil- Conference held in October of professor of spiritual theology at ed in October of 1976. He died During his 24 years as the iary bishop for the Diocese of 1976, the outcome of which were Saint John’s Seminary. Nov. 15, 1998. shepherd of the local diocese, Fort Wayne in 1950. In November 30 resolutions that expressed con- On Feb. 11, 1975, he was Bishop D’Arcy has received 1954, Pursley was named vicar troversial views on clerical celiba- ordained an auxiliary bishop of numerous awards. He has been general of the diocese and shortly cy, birth control, women and the Archdiocese of Boston and recognized in particular for his thereafter, in March of 1955, he William E. McManus homosexuality. was appointed vicar for spiri- efforts on behalf of young people became apostolic administrator. Within the diocese, he also tual development for the and campus ministry. In April After Archbishop Noll’s death, sought to fully implement archdiocese at the same 2005, he received the St. Ignatius Pursley was named the sixth bish- in every parish liturgical time. In addition, he Award, the highest honor op of the diocese and was changes such as offer- directed the renewal bestowed on a graduate of Boston installed in February of 1957. ing the reception of and restructuring of College High School. Known as an excellent speaker holy Communion in the Office of Bishop D’Arcy has established and writer, Bishop Pursley was an the hand and the Family Life, many significant diocesan initia- organized, active and kind man. sacrament of Office of tives in the areas of spirituality, Though sometimes thought to be reconciliation Campus catechesis, education, ecumenism intimidating, he told his priests, “I face-to- Ministry and social services outreach. might be gruff on the outside, but face. and the if you have any problems you can After perma- come to me.” experienc- nent dia- At the time of Bishop ing heart-related conate. On Pursley’s installation, a portion of health difficul- July 21, 1981, the diocese was split off to form ties, Bishop he was appoint- the Diocese of Gary and, in 1960, McManus ed regional retired in 1985. bishop for the the Diocese of Fort Wayne was Born Jan. 27, 1914 officially renamed the Diocese of He returned to Lowell region of Ordained a priest April 15, 1939, Fort Wayne-South Bend. Chicago where he the archdiocese, As did other past bishops, Chicago lived until his death continuing as vicar Pursley took special interest in Ordained bishop Aug. 24, 1967 on March 3, 1997. for spiritual devel- Catholic education. Bishop Luers, Appointed Bishop of Fort Wayne- opment. Bishop Dwenger and Marian high South Bend, Aug. 24, 1976 Bishop D’Arcy schools were built during his Retired Feb. 18, 1985 chaired a committee of New England bishops that tenure. In 1957, the bishop formed Died March 3, 1997 JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 17

December 8, 2009

The Most Reverend Kevin-South C. Rhoades Bend Diocese of Fort Wayne 1103 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46801 -South taff, and students of Saint Mary’s College, I Dear Bishop Rhoades: fference in the On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, s send a most sincere welcome to you as the newlop Bishop their talentsof the Diocese and prepare of Fort to make Wayne a di Bend. Founded in 1844 and sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s is an academic community where women deve ectual inquiry, liturgical prayer, and social world. , we pay special attention to the rights and

Saint Mary’s cultivates a community ofwork, intell church, community, and family. action. As we prepare women for roles of leadership responsibilities of women in the worlds of

I look forward to your first visit to our beautiful campus and to your leadership in our Sincerely, diocese.

Carol Ann Mooney President

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December 18, 2009

His Excellency The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, D.D. Bishop of Ft. Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 390 Fort Wayne, IN 46801

Your Excellency, Bishop Rhoades,

Welcome to your new home, the diocese of Fort Wayne– South Bend. It has been ours too from its beginning in the nineteenth century.

The Congregation of Holy Cross put down roots in northern Indiana in November 1842, only a year after the first Holy Cross missionaries arrived in the United States. Bishop Hailandiere of Vincennes gave them a tract of land on condition that they would open an orphan asylum or “other religious charitable institution.” Fr. Edouard Sorin, C.S.C., their leader christened the place Notre Dame du Lac and the college they founded, which was chartered by the Indiana legislature in 1844, fulfilled the second part of the bargain. Orphans arrived in due time and a manual trades school was opened to give them some training. The first Holy Cross Sisters from France joined the Priests and Brothers in 1843 and opened a school for girls, the forerunner of today’s St. Mary’s College.

Over the next decade, the Holy Cross religious at Notre Dame created an apostolic center which served the Catholics within a hundred mile radius of Notre Dame. Boys and girls from the scattered Catholic families in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan were sent for an education, orphans were received and cared for, and young men and women who wished to devote themselves to religious life were trained and sent out on mission. The Holy Cross Priests rode a circuit providing a sacramental ministry and organized the Catholics into parish communities. The first two parishes in South Bend, St. Joseph’s and St. Patrick’s, were established and staffed. Later in the nineteenth century, the Congregation supplied Polish- speaking personnel for the establishment of national parishes in South Bend and Chicago. In the twentieth century, Spanish-speaking Priests and Brothers served migrants from Mexico in South Bend and northern Indiana.

As the number of Brothers and Sisters grew, new foundations from Notre Dame were made in Indiana and as far away as New Orleans, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, northeastern Pennsylvania and New York City. When the Congregation, at the Vatican’s request, undertook to staff a mission in East Bengal (today’s Bangladesh), two English-speaking religious were sent from America to work there. Today’s Holy Cross Mission Center at Notre Dame orchestrates the sending of personnel and financial aid to Bangladesh, East Africa, Chile, Peru and Mexico. As a result of its many apostolic works, the Congregation of Holy Cross received papal approval in 1857. The Sisters were organized as a separate congregation at Rome’s insistence.

Since its foundation, Notre Dame has been a place where both the education of the mind and the heart have gone hand in hand; it has been–and strives to always be–“a powerful force for good in the world,” as Fr. Sorin wrote to our Founder, Blessed Basil Moreau. Generations of students have graduated from Notre Dame with a firm moral compass, eager and willing to serve the Church and society and well-trained academically to meet the inevitable challenges they have and will face. The family of Notre Dame, which is a very real fact of our life, includes a community of close to 15,000 people on campus– students, faculty, staff, and over 124,000 alumni. We want to welcome you as a member of our family and consider our campus a place to pray and worship, to relax, to preach and teach– and yes, to watch football (and other sports)!

The Lord Jesus is very present on our campus, both sacramentally and spiritually. All of us strive to become better disciples of Him through learning in the classroom and also in the countless examples of purpose-driven service to the poor. We strive to be in communion with the Church.

Again, Bishop Rhoades, welcome to our diocese, and welcome to the Notre Dame family!

Devotedly in Notre Dame,

(Rev.) John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. President

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Wcome, Bhop Rhoad!

The parishes served by religious of the Congregation of Holy Cross welcome their new Shepherd, Bhop Ke C. Rhoad

We pledge to him our prayerful support, our profound respect, and our heartfelt aection.

We look forward to working with Bishop Rhoades, and under his authority, to make Christ known, loved, and served.

“The spirit of faith inspires and enlivens zeal, that is, the sacred fire that the divine Master came to bring upon the earth. So if one has faith and the zeal inspired by faith…such a person will be ready to go wherever obedience calls to save souls… and extend the rule of Jesus Christ on earth.” -Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross

Sacred Heart, St. Casimir St. Adalbert Holy Cross Little Flower Notre Dame, 1842 1897 1910 1929 1937

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The Most Rev. John O. Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D. Bishop of Allentown Bishop Dale J. Melczek On behalf of the Clergy, Religious and the Diocese of Gary and Laity of the Diocese welcomes extends sincerest and prayerful Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades best wishes and congratulations to to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades our mother diocese and neighbor. upon his installation as Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

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Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ

Wel co me Partners in the work of the Spirit Bishop Rhoades

We are honored to have you as Welcome Bishop of our Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese. Bishop Rhoades

to the Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese.

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BISHOP RHOADES Father Barry England and the parishioners of

St. Adalbert St. Bavo Parish in Mishawaka welcome you to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend! St. Casimir

Bienvenidos! May the Holy Spirit be with you Witamy! and guide you in the years ahead! Welcome Bishop Rhoades! May the Holy Spirit inspire and guide your ministry among us. St. Adalbert Church and St. Casimir Church 22 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 www.cscsisters.org

The Sisters of the Holy Cross welcome you, Bishop Rhoades,

to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. We offer you our

continued prayers in your service to the Church. May Mary,

our Compassionate Mother, guide you as you lead our diocese.

SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER of South Bend, Indiana The Parishes of Welcomes Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Sacred Heart and St. Henry to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Welcome We have served the Catholic population of the South Bend area since 1974 by providing quality counseling in a faith based setting. The Most Reverend Kevin Rhoades As the ninth bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese Ad multos Annos!

Forever Learning Institute Dear Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Welcome, Bishop Rhoades... We the parishioners of St. Patrick Parish, Walkerton,wish you a very hearty welcome to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Many many blessings, We love you. We promise obedience, prayers and cooperation. especially those of the Little Flower We will continue to pray for your smooth transition into this new endow your efforts in the appointment. We will pray too, for the ease of your personal transition from your long time home in Pennsylvania to your new Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. “home” in northern Indiana. We are a small parish located just about as far west as one can go in the diocese. We invite you to visit us and look forward to meeting you. Little Flower Parish Center We welcome your focus, your dedication and your commitment to our diocese. 54191 North Ironwood Drive • South Bend Rev. Pius N. Ilechukwu, Pastor for parishioners JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 23

As the new bishop of the Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese, Bishop Rhoades will carry on a tradition begun with his predecessor, Archbishop John Noll, as chair of the Our Sunday Visitor Board of Directors.

Founded by Archbishop Noll, Our Sunday Visitor is a self-owned, non-profit corporation that serves the Church both in this diocese and around the world through its publishing and offering envelope divisions.

Through its Institute, Our Sunday Visitor also supports a variety of programs in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend — including the Masters in Religious Education program for teachers and DREs and Education in Ministry as well as local high school scholarship funds and proj- ects for Catholic Charities and other diocesan organizations.

Publishing • Offering Envelopes • Institute • Curriculum www.osv.com 24 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

Knights of Columbus FOURTH Fr. Gary Sigler DEGREE & Patriotic degree of the Order. Your Queen of Angels Parish Family

Welcome to Fort Wayne wish to extend to you a warm welcome,

Most Reverend and pledge to you our prayers and support

and as you begin to shepherd

Sir Knight the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Kevin C. Rhoades Congratulations, Bishop Kevin Rhoades! your 4th Degree Honor Guard is here to serve you.

Knights of Columbus Anthony Wayne Assembly No. 239

Welcome Bishop Rhoades! May the Catholic Community Foundation continue to flourish under your guidance.

A seed has been planted in the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana which holds over 100 endowments for parishes, schools, diocesan agencies and the Legacy of Faith endowments for Catholic education, Hispanic Ministries and Catholic Charities.

May they someday give shade to future generations.

CATHOLIC The Catholic Community COMMUNITY Foundation of Northeast Indiana FOUNDATION welcomes you to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. of Northeast Indiana JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 25

A Warm WELCOME to Bishop Kevin Rhoades

May your leadership be enriched by the continued blessings of the Good Shepherd

The priests and parishioners of ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH ST. VINCENT de PAUL PARISH OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE PARISH ST. JUDE PARISH Fort Wayne

Welcome Bishop Rhoades May the blessings of Please be assured that your St. Paul of the Cross dedication to vocations come in abundance to to the priesthood and the consecrated life Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades have the full support of the as he takes his place in our midst. SERRA CLUB Saint Paul of the Cross parish OF FORT WAYNE COLUMBIA CITY

The priests and people of May the SS Peter and Paul Parish, Blessed Mothers Huntington extend a warm welcome to love and guidance Bishop Kevin Rhoades come in rich measure to with prayers for his success Bishop Rhoades as our shepherd. St. Mary Parish HUNTINGTON 26 WelcomeW E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

Saint Mary’s College welcomes Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. We look forward to his first visit to our beautiful campus and to many years of his pastoral care.

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Welcome BISHOP RHOADES Please be assured of the generosity of prayers and the hospitality of the people of two of the oldest parishes in Fort Wayne, as you become our shepherd.

Saint Mary Catholic Church Saint Peter Catholic Church “Serving the People of God “The Splendour of the South Side since 1872” spiritually and physically since 1848” JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 27 Welcome BISHOP RHOADES The diocesan employees in the offices listed below extend to you, their experience, loyalty and a promise to pursue your goals and purposes with an effort matching your own. With this, we offer our prayers for your success as our shepherd as well as your personal happiness.

•Cathedral Books & Gifts •The Diocesan Office •The Diocesan Business Office for Hispanic Ministry •The Office of Campus and •The Catholic Schools Office Young Adult Ministry •The Office of Catechesis •The Office of Spiritual •Catholic Charities Development/Evangelization •Diocesan Services Agency •The Marriage Tribunal •The Office of Communications •The Office of Vocation •The Development Office •The Office of Worship •The Office of Diocesan Archives •The Office of Youth Ministry •The Office of Family Life •Today’s Catholic

Bishop Kevin Rhoades

Congratulations and Prayerful Best Wishes on Your Installation

May the Fort Wayne – South Bend Diocese Grow in Faith & Love With Your Spiritual Guidance

Cross International Catholic Outreach www.crosscatholic.org 28 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 Welcome

Marian 574-259-5257 Bishop Rhoades Bishop Luers 260-456-1261 www.marianhs.org www.bishopluers.org May you lead us in the light of Christ with the radiance of His truth.

SaintJoseph’s 574-233-6137 Bishop Dwenger 260-496-4700 www.saintjoehigh.com www.bishopdwenger.com

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. and the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago

celebrate and pray for God’s blessings on the new shepherd of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 29

CARDINAL JUSTIN RIGALI together with the Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia prayerfully congratulates BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES on the occasion of his installation as Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend

May the Lord richly bless your episcopal ministry as you shepherd the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend 30 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

The Members of the Permanent Diaconate and the Deacon Candidates OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND extend a warm welcome to Bishop Kevin Rhoades

PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Paul Baumgartner Deacon Ervin Kuspa Deacon Paul Dits Deacon Brian Miller Deacon Emilio Gizzi Deacon Ronald Moser Deacon Harris Hoeffel Deacon Kevin Ranaghan Deacon Ted Kizman Deacon James Walsh DEACON CANDIDATES Robert Byrne James Kitchens David Elchert Jerome Kohrman James Fitzpatrick Stanley LeMieux James Fuchs Melvin Tardy Jr. William Gallagher James Tighe John Hilger Mary Szymczak, Director of Formation

With profound joy and heartfelt thanks to Almighty God, Our Father, we, the parish families of St. Louis Besancon and St. Rose Monroeville The Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley welcome our new Apostle and Shepherd, BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Bishop of Salina We pray that the faithful integrity The Most Reverend George K. Fitzsimons and prudent wisdom of our prior bishops Bishop Emeritus of Salina may continue through Bishop Rhoades in the days ahead and the people of the Diocese of Salina extend as we remember our yesterdays with: our best wishes to Bishop John M. D’Arcy Bishop William McManus The Most Reverend Bishop Leo A. Pursley Kevin C. Rhoades Archbishop John F. Noll Bishop Herman J. Alerding Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop Joseph Rademacher Bishop Joseph Dwenger as you begin your new ministry. Bishop John H. Luers May the Lord shower you with every grace and blessing! JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 31

Bishop Kevin Rhoades Welcome and Prayerful Best Wishes MaryTv as You Become the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend welcomes Bishop Kevin Rhoades

The Echo Program In Partnership with the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Echo, Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame

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Most Precious Blood Parish Thou Art Peter Fort Wayne m shares the joy of your arrival as His servant and our shepherd. St. Joseph Parish and St. Catherine of Alexandria ROANOKE NIX SETTLEMENT Father Kenneth Sarrazine 32 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

St. Bernard Parish WABASH Welcomes Bishop Rhoades with joy and prayers that his espiscopacy will be blessed in many ways.

Happy New Year We join in welcoming BISHOP RHOADES! As a new decade begins with a new Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades episcopacy, we share the joy of your arrival and pray that your guidance to the Diocese of and leadership be blessed by the Holy Spirit. Fort Wayne-South Bend OF FORT WAYNE

May the Lord bless our CATHOLIC CHARITIES new shepherd of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend WELCOMES BISHOP KEVIN RHOADES and looks forward to

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Congratulations Welcome Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades The faculty and seminarians of IHM Seminary in Winona, MN congratulate you on Bishop Rhoades! your appointment to Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. To the Fort Wayne Welcome Brother Knight Community... BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES We look forward to serving the continued Indiana State Knights of Columbus diocesan hospitality plans. In solidarity with our bishops and priests!

STEPHAN ZIEMBA FR. MICHAEL YADRON State Deputy State Chaplain

Welcome Bishop Rhoades Bishop Rhoades Your Brother Knights in May this new year and all those that follow Father Tremmel Council, Plymouth, in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend welcome you to the diocese and to Indiana, be rich in blessings, success and personal happiness. where the Knights of Columbus are in solidarity with our priests and bishops. Leonard J. Andorfer & Co., LLP Certified Public Accountants FORT WAYNE

Bishop RHOADES Your Brother Knights of Santa Maria Council #533, South Bend Welcome offer prayers that Our Lady will continue Bishop Rhoades to be a constant presence in your life. The Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

553 East Washington • South Bend JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 35 Greetings, Bishop Rhoades The Seminarians of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend send sincere congratulations and the promise of prayer as you come into our midst. Deacon Andrew Budzinski Matthew Soberalski Matthew Coonan Joseph Becker Terrence Coonan Jr. Brandon McCaffery Benjamin Muhlenkamp Jonathan Norton Jacob Meyer Daniel Davis Royce Gregerson Christopher Sindelar Zachary Barry Nathan Maskal Cristian Reyes Thomas Zehr

Vocation Office - Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend Msgr. Bernard J. Galic, Director  Mary Szymczak, Associate

Very Reverend James A. Wehner, STD, Rector / President, and the community of the Pontifical College Josephinum send congratulations and prayerful best wishes to

THE MOST REVEREND KEVIN C. RHOADES, JCL

on his appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

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Welcome to your new home

as the 9th Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend.

Please know of our support and prayers!

The Indiana Province of Priests and Brothers

Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend in the following Institutions and Parishes University of Notre Dame (1842) Ave Maria Press (1865) Christ the King Parish (1937) Sacred Heart Parish (1842) St. Casimir Parish (1899) Little Flower Parish (1950) St. Joseph Parish (1853) St. Stanislaus Parish (1899) St. Adalbert Parish (2003) Holy Cross Parish (1929) JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 37

Welcome to Indiana Bishop Rhoades and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The parishes of St. Thomas the Apostle in Elkhart, St. Vincent de Paul in Elkhart, St. John the Evangelist in Goshen, and St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol are all along the way between Fort Wayne and South Bend. The folks in these parishes know it will be a while before you can get around to see them and their churches and schools...and when you do, they promise a warm Hoosier welcome. Until that time, all of us, priests, parents, students, will read about you in this paper and remember you in our prayers. 38 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

Welcome Bishop Rhoades!

The people and priests of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish welcome you with all our hearts and look forward to celebrating, praying, and working with you.

St. elizabeth Ann Seton Parish •10700 Aboite Center Road Fort Wayne

St. John the Baptist Parish Welcome, FORT WAYNE welcomes Bishop Kevin Rhoades BISHOP RHOADES Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne -South Bend and promises prayers Your friends at in support of his intentions for St. Joseph Parish The New Evangelization in Bluffton are only Increased Vocations twenty minutes south and Support of Catholic Schools of Fort Wayne, and and Religious Education looking forward to your first visit.

St. Joseph Parish BLUFFTON JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 39 Congratulations, Bishop Rhoades.

We are happy to congratulate Bishop Kevin Rhoades on his episcopal ordination and appointment to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Very Rev. Denis Robinson, OSB, and the students, faculty and staff of Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology

200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN 47577, www.saintmeinrad.edu

Rev. Edward E. Erpelding and the faithful of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Avilla congratulate BISHOP RHOADES as he becomes the ninth Photo courtesy of Christopher Millette, The Patriot News bishop of the 7iVœ“i]Ê ˆÃ œ«Ê, œ>`ià Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend We look forward to your guidance in the years ahead. Our prayers are with you.

From Sister M. Elise Kriss, President, and the sisters, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Saint Francis.

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As he becomes our shepherd, St. Joseph Parish the pastor and people of MISHAWAKA St. Aloysius Parish Extends a warm welcome to Yoder, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades send prayers and congratulations to May many blessings of BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES our patron light your way.

Bishop Rhoades... TODAY’S CATHOLIC is now “your voice to your people” and each of us on the staff of the paper looks forward to delivering this expression of evangelization Sacred Heart Parish in a way that brings souls and closer to their loved ones, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish closer to you, their shepherd, in Warsaw and closer to Christ. Welcome m Bishop Rhoades with a promise of prayers, support, and best wishes for the success of his episcopacy in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 41

To Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades,

In the Notre Dame spirit of hospitality and community, We welcome you in the Lord as our shepherd well prepared by grace and experience.

Sincerely, The University of Notre Dame

Her students, faculty, staff, trustees, and the Holy Cross community at Notre Dame 42 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010 Bishop Rhoades, We thank the Lord that he has The parishioners and pastor of called you to be our Shepherd. ST. PATRICK We welcome you with open Arcola hearts and with our prayers. send a warm welcome and a promise of prayers to Bishop Kevin Rhoades Saint Michael the Archangel Parish WATERLOO

Welcome, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish NORTH MANCHESTER Bishop Rhoades!

sends Bishop Rhoades We ask in the name of your Son, that you bless the Most Reverend Bishop prayerful best wishes that the Kevin Rhoades. Provide him with the blessings of our patron be gifts he will need to carry on the ministry of Jesus in our diocese and bestowed upon his mission. help him to feel welcome here in his new home. Amen. Saint Therese Church & School

St. Monica Parish and School C congratulates ongratulations and Best Wishes The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades on the occasion of his Bishop installation as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Kevin C. Rhoades As you begin your new ministry, May the Lord bless you with every gift.

Bishop William L. Higi and the Priests and Faithful of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 43

Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Archbishop of Indianapolis

and the entire Church in Central and Southern Indiana

send sincere congratulations to

Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades

upon the occasion of his installation as Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

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You have our prayers and best wishes 44 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

With heavy hearts and abiding gratitude, the Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg bid fond farewell to our beloved shepherd, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, and pledge our continued prayerful support in your new home in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Ad multos annos. JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 45 CONGRATULATIONS

to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on the occasion of your INSTALLATION

as Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

from Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger and the People of the Diocese of Evansville

The Catholic Church in Southwestern Indiana 46 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S JANUARY 10, 2010

Welcome Bishop Kevin Rhoades From one of the oldest from the priests and people of establishments in the diocese, Holy Family Parish come a warm welcome South Bend to our new bishop, The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades. May blessings of the May God bless your ministry among us Sacred Heart of Jesus and fill you with His Holy Spirit. May He give you vision and courage be abundantly yours. and joy and fulfillment Sacred Heart Basilica as you shepherd us on our way to Him. Notre Dame

The pastor and parishioners of Our Lady of Hungary Parish A Spiritual Bouquet and all of its various societies heartily welcome our new bishop, Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades as the ninth bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese and congratulate him on the happy occasion of his installation and wish him a very successful ministry in shepherding his flock. Rev. Lawrence Teteh, C.S.Sp (Pastor) Mr. Al Heet (Pastoral Council Chairman)

For Bishop Rhoades from the Catholic students in the diocese: BISHOP RHOADES • One monthly Mass in honor of Bishop Rhoades The Saint Vincent De Paul Society’s January - May Fort Wayne District Council •One Rosary each month for the remainder Welcomes you to our diocese. of the school year - January - May. We look forward to your guidance •Offer one daily petition for his intention and support in the forthcoming years. for the remainder of the school year. God Bless! Catholic Schools Office JANUARY 10, 2010 W E L C O M E B I S H O P R H O A D E S 47 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades coat of arms he coat of arms for Bishop op’s shield represents the gift of Mystica, the red heraldic rose jeweled or depicted as plain, as Kevin C. Rhoades, ninth Christ’s body and blood in the that centuries ago was set aside in the case of the cross of Bishop Tbishop of the Diocese of holy Eucharist. The deepest as one of the heraldic emblems Rhoades’ heraldicachievement, Fort Wayne-South Bend, com- heraldic red background com- for Jesus’ Mother. The simple and most resembles the proces- bines diocesan and personal ele- memorates the blood of silver background of the lower sional cross used at Mass. ments. Christ poured out for us half of his arms represents The personal Arms of Bishop The crescent moon at the top on the cross and made both spiritual purity and Rhoades was devised by James- left of the shield symbolizes the present in the priesthood and the Charles Noonon, Jr. of Blessed Virgin, the patroness of eucharistic humble cloth of Philadelphia. The impalement of the diocese and the cathedral banquet. The Juan Diego’s the arms of the Diocese of Fort under the title of her Immaculate Sacred Host tilma. Dividing Wayne-South Bend with the per- Conception; the battlement, or represents the two separate sonal Arms of Bishop Rhoades rampart, recalling the historic the body fields of the was undertaken by Emily foundation of the See City of of Christ arms is a MacMichael of Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne; and the three cross- truly pres- device known es of equal size representing the ent in the in the heraldic Most Blessed Trinity, the basic Eucharist and science as Episcopal Motto mystery of our faith. is irradiated with dancetty. In heraldry, a motto has been The lower portion of the left the golden rays It is a device com- both a personal philosophy of side includes heraldic reference of the sun as monly employed in life as well as a family dictum, to the city and area of South seen from heraldry to depict sometimes even a cry for battle. Bend. The lily is a traditional behind, signify- mountains. For But in church heraldry, the per- symbol of St. Joseph whose ing that Jesus Bishop sonal motto of a prelate has name identifies the county of is the Rhoades, this always been intended to repre- which South Bend is the seat and “Light of division sent his personal spirituality and also the river which flows the device sym- theologically-based philosophy through it. The use of the “fleur World.” bolically of life and is most frequently de lis,” the French form of the The represents grounded in sacred Scripture. lily, recalls the pioneer settlement Host four spe- Bishop Rhoades has selected of the territory by the French and is cific the phrase “VERITATEM IN the early missionary labors of moun- CARITATE “that translates into French priests, particularly Holy tain English as “Truth in Charity.” Cross Father Edward Sorin and This motto, or personal philoso- his companions who founded the phy, served him well in his lead- University of Notre Dame. ranges ership as rector of Mount Saint The figure of the six-winged that will Mary’s Seminary where he stead- angel is one of the four familiar forever fastly encouraged future priests symbols of the four Evangelists, remain to always be faithful in proclaim- in this instance of St. Matthew, unique- close to his ing and living the truth of the patron of the co-cathedral in ly inscribed heart: the Gospel in charity. South Bend. The curving line with a cipher, or mountains sur- The words of this motto are between the lower two sections monogram, bearing rounding his home found in sacred Scripture in St. of the shield represents the St. the initials “IHC,” the first region of Mahanoy City, Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Joseph River, the south bend of three letters of the Greek word Pa.; the imposing Appenines that “let us proclaim the truth in char- which gave the city its name. It “Jesus” (IHCOYC). The use of frame the Eternal City where the ity and grow to the full maturity is interesting to note that such Greek, the original language of bishop prepared for priesthood; of Christ the head.” (4:15). curved lines are known in her- the New Testament and the early the mountains cradling his The Second Vatican Council, aldry as “bends.” language of the Christian church, the winter season when nothing beloved Mount Saint Mary’s in its teaching on the church as The top right of the shield, the honors the bishop’s maternal in nature was in bloom, the roses Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., the body of Christ, refers to this most prominent field in Bishop Greek heritage. that the lady had instructed Juan from whence as rector Bishop scriptural passage saying, “Christ Rhoades’ armorial achievement, Bishop Rhoades likewise Diego to collect fell to the Rhoades came to Harrisburg; and continually provides in his body, is dedicated to the Holy wished to honor the Mother of ground in a shower of brilliant the verdant peaks that are the that is, in the church, for gifts of Eucharist and commemorates God and to invoke her maternal color and sweet fragrance. At imposing terrain of the See of ministries through which, by his Pope John Paul II’s nomination intercession in the mission of the that instant, the glorious image of Harrisburg. power, we serve each other unto of the ecclesial year (2004-2005) new evangelization to which the Mother of God appeared on Surmounting the episcopal salvation so that, carrying out the throughout the Universal Church Pope John Paul II has committed his tilma. And so all came to shield is the Pilgrim’s Hat, the truth in charity, we may through as the Year of the Eucharist. the church at the beginning of believe. This appearance of Mary heraldic emblem for all prelates all things grow unto him who is Bishop Rhoades, whose episco- the third millennium. In so had a decisive effect on the evan- and priests of the Latin Rite of our head.” pal ordination took place during doing, he selected the apparition gelization of America and so Our the Roman Catholic Church. For — “Lumen Gentium” 7. the eucharistic year, particularly of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Lady of Guadalupe is invoked the rank of bishop, both residen- In yet another predominate desired to emphasize that “the Tepeyac Hill in present-day today as the patroness of all tial and titular, the Pilgrim’s Hat document from the Second church draws her life from the Mexico City. There, the Virgin America and the Star of the first is worked in deep green, the true Vatican Council, the church Eucharist,” as Pope John Paul II Mary instructed the humble peas- and new evangelization. The color of the Office of Bishop. again refers to the passage in states in the opening sentence of ant Juan Diego, on whose feast lowly peasant Juan Diego has For bishops, there are six tassels Ephesians in its teaching on his encyclical, “Ecclesia de day Kevin C. Rhoades was con- himself been raised to the altar of suspended on either side of the peace as the fruit of love, saying, Eucharistia.” Bishop Rhoades secrated to the episcopacy, to sainthood. hat in a pyramidal style. The hat “All Christians are earnestly to also wished to highlight the cen- return to his own local bishop to The bottom field of the per- is properly known in the church speak the truth in charity and trality of the Holy Eucharist in present a sign so that all in the sonal arms symbolically depicts as the galero and the tassel takes join with all peace-loving people the life and ministry of priests church could believe her mes- the opening of Juan Diego’s the name fiocchio. These, too, in pleading for peace and trying and bishops as the source of pas- sage to him. tilma, in the same confident are worked in green for the to bring it about.” toral charity and nourishment for When Juan Diego opened his belief in the Blessed Virgin Office of Bishop. Behind Bishop — “Gaudium et Spes” 78. self-giving service in imitation of tilma, or humble peasant’s pon- embraced long ago by the hum- Rhoades’ coat of arms is the Jesus’ gift of self re-presented in cho, in front of his bishop, even ble Mexican peasant, with three episcopal cross. For the rank of the eucharistic sacrifice. though at that time it was deep in roses on a silver field. Bishop bishop, this cross has only one The top portion of the bish- Rhoades has selected the Rosa transverse arm. The cross may be 48 WELCOME BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES JANUARY 10, 2010

See inside back cover for explanation of Bishop Rhoades coat of arms shown above.