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Holy Week begins Pope: Church, world need the gifts, Liturgies, devotions recall Christ’s ultimate sacrifice enthusiasm of young people Pages 8-9 BY CINDY WOODEN

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The life Archbishop Wilton of a young person and the voca- tion to which God calls each one Gregory is “holy ground” that pastors and Appointed to lead parents must respect, nurture and encourage, Pope Francis wrote in Archdiocese of Washington a new apostolic exhortation. “Christus Vivit” (“Christ Page 2 Lives”), the pope’s reflections on the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and voca- tional discernment, is a combina- Pontifical Good Friday tion letter to young people about their place in the Church and Collection CNS photo/Paul Haring NS photo/Jon L. Hendricks a plea to older members of the Church not to stifle the enthu- Pope, Bishop Rhoades siasm of the young, but to offer gentle guidance when needed. ask for support of In the document, released April Holy Land Christians 2, Pope Francis talked about how the sex abuse crisis, a history Page 3 of sexism and an overly narrow focus on just a handful of moral issues can keep young people away from the Church. But he also said many young Indiana protects people want to know and under- stand the teachings of the Church the unborn Michael O’Sullivan Joe Romie and, despite what many people Two pro-life bills pass Above left, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, holds Pope Francis’ apostolic think, they long for and need exhortation, “Christus Vivit” (Christ Lives), during a news conference for its presentation at the Vatican on April 2. The times of silent reflection and General Assembly document contains the pope’s reflections on the 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational opportunities to serve their com- discernment, encouraging parishes to embrace young people and support their vocations, whether to marriage, munities. Page 5 religious life or other service. Clockwise from that photo, a groom and bride hold hands on their wedding day in 2010; “A church always on the diocesan priests pray at the beginning of their Mass of ordination to the priesthood in June; and a young Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend pilgrim expresses joy at World Youth Day in Panama. EXHORTATION, page 4 Faith fortifies Rwandan refugee community Twenty-fifth anniversary of genocide approaches

BY JILL A. BOUGHTON the phone two days before his middle of the night, and Songa upbringing for her children. They death. Immaculee Songa lost her recounts how her brother made found a supportive community on husband, two daughters and sib- sure the small quantity of milk the west side of South Bend, not n April 7, 1994, Rwanda’s lings; including a brother who available to them went to semi- only with other Rwandans but Hutu militia began sys- was a priest, killed at a retreat narians instead, rather than to also in their parishes. Otematically slaughter- center. With her 1-year-old son his own family. “Thank God, who doesn’t ing members of the Tutsi tribe. strapped to her back, she herself For months afterward, they give up on us. He knows how Three months later, over a million came face-to-face with the killers couldn’t study, work or go to to bring His children back,” said Rwandans, mostly Tutsis, were six times. She’s convinced God church. They felt unsafe remain- Semuhungu, now a nurse at St. dead. It’s been 25 years, but sev- spared her for a reason: to make ing in or returning to Rwanda Joseph Regional Medical Center. eral Michiana survivors will never sure this sort of genocide never and eventually wound up in the “I love Him so much.” forget the horror of losing scores happens again. United States, where Songa felt Armel Iradukunda is the son of friends and family members in Raised in strong Catholic fam- obligated to have Masses offered of Rwandan genocide survivors, the genocide. ilies, both women’s faith was for her family members. She knew Seventh-day Adventists who were Why did we survive, they won- shaken by the genocide. How they were still looking down on living in Kenya at the time. He der. Marie-Rose Semuhungu was could God permit this to happen her and expected she would do regrets never having a chance a college student in Switzerland to their faithful family members? this, she said. to get to know his grandparents, at the time, but her twin sister Semuhungu remembers hear- Semuhungu joined her fiancé aunts and uncles who were killed. was killed, as well as a brother ing her father’s rosary beads here, and knew she wanted a sac- with whom she had spoken on clacking when she woke up in the ramental marriage and a Catholic RWANDANS, page 16 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 14, 2019 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Atlanta archbishop named new leader of Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Washington archdiocese P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Archbishop Gregory comes to Francis has named Archbishop an archdiocese with a rich ethnic PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta diversity that includes a vibrant as the new archbishop of Hispanic community of 270,000 Washington. and historic parishes that date Editorial Department The appointment was to the 19th century serving PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin announced April 4 in 100,000 people of African and Washington by Archbishop Caribbean descent. Overall, the PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan Christophe Pierre, the Vatican archdiocese has nearly 659,000 BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger nuncio to the United States. Catholics throughout the District NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber Archbishop Gregory, 71, a of Columbia and five Maryland former president of the U.S. counties. Business Department Conference of Catholic Bishops The archbishop served as who helped navigate the confer- USCCB president from November BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank ence through the clergy sexual 2001 until 2004, a period that [email protected] abuse crisis in 2002, is the first was perhaps one of the most dif- African American to be named ficult in the conference’s history. Advertising Sales to head the Washington archdio- Under his leadership, the Jackie Parker cese. bishops adopted the “Charter for [email protected] He succeeds Cardinal Donald the Protection of Children and W. Wuerl, whose resignation Young Adults” and essential Website: www.todayscatholic.org was accepted by Pope Francis norms for handling accusations in October, nearly three years of sexual abuse by priests or 260-456-2824 after he turned 75, the manda- other Church personnel; estab- tory retirement age for bishops. lished a lay board to review how Cardinal Wuerl continued as cases have been handled; com- apostolic administrator until his missioned an extensive analysis Published weekly except the Sunday successor was named. The cardi- of the factors involved in the after Christmas and every other nal headed the Washington arch- crisis; and created a staff office week from the second Sunday of June through the third Sunday of diocese from 2006 to 2018. to oversee those efforts. September by the Diocese of Fort Archbishop Gregory will be When he was elected in 2001, Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., installed as the seventh arch- much of the attention focused on P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. bishop of Washington May 21 at the fact that he was first African Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, the Cathedral of St. Matthew the American to head the conference. IN, and additional mailing office. Apostle. Before that he served three years “I am deeply grateful to CNS photo/Bob Roller as vice president of the confer- Pope Francis for this appoint- ence. He was the third African POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory concelebrates Mass during the Catholic ment to serve the Archdiocese American to be named archbish- Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort convocation in Orlando, Fla., in this July 2, 2017, file photo. On April 4, Pope Wayne, IN 46856-1169 of Washington and to work op of Atlanta. or email: [email protected] with all of the members of this Francis named Archbishop Gregory to head the Archdiocese of Washington. A Chicago native, Archbishop faith community,” Archbishop Gregory was born Dec. 7, 1947. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Gregory said. “I look forward to Archbishop Gregory over the of Belleville, Illinois, for 11 Though not raised as a Catholic, Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone 260-456- encountering and listening to the past two years and have had years, beginning in 1994. He his parents enrolled him at St. 2824. Fax: 260-744-1473. people of this local church as we the good fortune to work with was named auxiliary bishop Carthage Catholic School for the BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, address the issues that face us him as a member of the black of Chicago in 1983. In the sixth grade. Within weeks he Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone 260- and continue to grow in the love Catholic bishops of the United Archdiocese of Chicago, he had decided he wanted to be a 456-2824. Fax 260-744-1473. of Christ that sustains us.” States,” said Bishop Campbell, served as associate pastor of Catholic, and by the end of the Cardinal Wuerl welcomed his a Washington Our Lady of school year he had been bap- News deadline is 10 days prior to successor’s appointment “with auxiliary since Perpetual tized, made his first Communion publication date. Advertising deadline great joy.” 2017. “I look Help Parish in and been confirmed. is nine days before publication date. “I join all who appreciate his forward to Glenview; a fac- He graduated from Quigley pastoral abilities, his intellectual working closely “I am deeply grateful to Pope ulty member at Preparatory Seminary South, Today’s Catholic may be reached at : gifts and his leadership quali- with him in St. Mary of the Niles College of Loyola Today’s Catholic, ties,” he said in a statement. “I his ministry Lake Seminary University and St. Mary of the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN have known Archbishop Gregory of leading and Francis for this appointment in Mundelein; Lake Seminary. After his ordi- 46856-1169; or email: for many years. In working with healing all who and as master nation in 1973, he obtained a [email protected] him on a range of pastoral initia- make up this to serve the Archdiocese of of ceremonies doctorate in sacred liturgy from (ISSN 0891-1533) tives and programs, I have come Church and this for Cardinal the Pontifical Liturgical Institute (USPS 403630) to recognize how generously he community.” John P. Cody in Rome. shares his talents and his love Bishop Washington and to work with all and Cardinal Since arriving in Atlanta, for the church.” Fisher added: Joseph L. Archbishop Gregory has seen the As the Washington archdio- “His experience Bernardin. archdiocese grow to about 1.2 cese “opens a new chapter and and guidance of the members of this In moving million Catholics in the 69 coun- looks to the future,” Cardinal as president to Washington, ties it covers in northern and Wuerl added, “we can all, with of the U.S. faith community.” the archbishop central Georgia. In addition, nine great confidence and enthusi- Conference steps into a parishes were elevated and six asm, welcome our new shep- of Catholic high-profile missions established, 64 priests ARCHBISHOP WILTON D. GREGORY herd.” Bishops during position. The and 152 permanent deacons Find us on Facebook The archdiocese’s three the adoption of area that com- were ordained, nearly 150,000 www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB auxiliaries, Bishops Mario E. the ‘Charter for prises the arch- infants, children and adults were Dorsonville, Roy E. Campbell the Protection diocese includes baptized, and more than 16,000 Jr. and Michael W. Fisher, also of Children and the halls of people were brought into full Follow us on Twitter issued statements expressing Young People’ will be essential in power in Congress, the White communion with the Church, @diocesefwsb their joy and gratitude to the our Church’s continued commit- House and the U.S. Supreme according to the archdiocesan pope for appointing Archbishop ment to healing and accountabil- Court, the many embassies of website. Follow us on Instagram Gregory to Washington. ity. The new archbishop will be governments from around the Archbishop Gregory has @diocesefwsb “This appointment reflects the shepherding diverse and vibrant world, and nonprofit and lob- issued pastoral statements on Holy Father’s love for our local parishes with zealous and faith- bying organizations that advo- the death penalty, euthanasia Download the app Church, for each one of us, and, filled clergy and laity ready to cate on a wide range of public and physician-assisted suicide App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic especially, for our immigrant assist him in his ministry.” policy issues. He also automati- and has published numer- families in the archdiocese,” said Archbishop Gregory has cally becomes chancellor of The ous articles discussing liturgy, Bishop Dorsonville. served in Atlanta since 2005. Catholic University of America’s especially within the African “I have come to know He previously was bishop board of trustees. American community. April 14, 2019 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

The Pontifical Public schedule of Bishop Good Friday Collection Kevin C. Rhoades

Dear Friends in Christ: Sunday, April 14: 9 a.m. — Palm Sunday Mass, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend During Holy Week, the Gospel Monday, April 15: 7:30 p.m. — Chrism Mass, St. Matthew readings come to life in a special Cathedral, South Bend way as we gather to celebrate Tuesday, April 16: 7:30 p.m. — Chrism Mass, Cathedral of the the life, death and resurrection Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne of Jesus. The readings remind Thursday, April 18: 7 p.m. — Holy Thursday Mass, Cathedral us of our special connection to of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne the land where this great story Friday, April 19: 1 p.m. — Good Friday Service, St. Matthew unfolded. Soon, like Simon of Cathedral, South Bend Cyrene, you can help to carry the Saturday, April 20: 9:15 p.m. — Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral cross in the Holy Land. of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne The annual Pontifical Good Friday Collection is requested by Pope Francis. His request contin- ues a longstanding commitment National Religious Retirement Office to helping Christians in the Holy Land. In the Acts of the Apostles, offers gratitude for generous support we read that even St. Paul urged his missionary Churches not to March 27, 2019 forget the needs of the Church in Jerusalem. We are called to con- Dear Bishop Rhoades: tinue the legacy of supporting our brothers and sisters who live in the land made holy by the life, Sincere thanks for your diocesan check of $153,677.42 in sup- death and resurrection of Jesus. port of the 2018 Retirement Fund for Religious collection. Please Christians living in the Holy extend our heartfelt gratitude to your parishioners for their ongo- Land today are descendants of those who first believed the ing support of senior religious and their communities. Since the Christian faith. collection was launched, contributions from your diocese have Today, there are new persecu- totaled $4,179,111.90. tions – many of which we hear Generosity to the collection enables our office to distribute about on the daily news. The political, religious and military financial and educational assistance that help religious commu- challenges in the Holy Land nities provide for older members while continuing to serve the are more complex than ever, People of God. Proceeds offer much-needed support for medica- and they are especially hard on tions, nursing care, and other day-today­ necessities. A portion Christians. of the appeal also underwrites programming and education that There are hopeful signs as well. The 29 parishes in the Holy promote long-term retirement planning. These resources focus on Land lead worship, offer Christian helping communities to reduce costs, enhance eldercare, and iden- formation and education and tify additional sources of income. provide housing and food for the Joined with the 32,000 elderly sisters, brothers, and religious poor. The Christian shrines that directly connect us to the life of make a difference in the lives of generous when called on to sup- order priests who benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious, Jesus and the Apostles are main- those caught up in war, violence port the Pontifical Good Friday I offer a daily prayer of thanksgiving for all whose love and sacri- tained. But those serving there and instability in this region. Collection this year. fice make the work of our office possible. May God bless you and need our help. Through the Good Friday your parishioners. Soon, you will be invited Collection, you join with Sincerely yours in Christ, in your parish to contribute Catholics around the world to to the Pontifical Good Friday stand in solidarity with the With gratitude, Collection. This Collection offers Church in the Holy Land. And, all Catholics an opportunity to you become an instrument of Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM Executive Director express their solidarity with peace in a troubled land. Bishop of Fort Wayne- Christians in the Holy Land. A It is important that Christians South Bend donation to the Holy Father’s continue to live, work and pray annual appeal is a direct way to in the Holy Land. Please be

Catholic Globe, newspaper of the Padre Sergio and Darwin when I Asylum-seeker from Sioux City diocese. “I had previ- first visited Nicaragua in January Nicaragua credits new ously been nervous at the other of 2016.” court dates, but that day, I earlier home in Iowa to prayers turned to Psalm 70 and just knew whatever was going to happen, I Cardinal O’Brien turns STORM LAKE, Iowa (CNS) ­— would be all right.” The youngest 80; U.S. left with nine Darwin Josue Mejia Montoya could of six children, Montoya grew up have been shot during protests in in Boaco, Nicaragua. His parish cardinal electors Nicaragua last year. He also could is Parroquia de Santiago Apostol still be languishing in a detention (Parish of St. James the Apostle) VATICAN CITY (CNS) —­ U.S. center in Arizona, after escaping ­— where he received the sac- Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, grand the violence. But Montoya credits raments of baptism, Communion master of the Equestrian Order of prayers — particularly to Mary — and confirmation. One of the the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, for enabling him to be one of the priests who served at Santiago celebrated his 80th birthday April few individuals granted asylum in was Father Sergio Antonio Alvarez 8, meaning he is no longer eligi- the United States from the Central Aleman, with whom “Darwin is ble to enter a conclave to elect a American country. Speaking a good friend,” explained Father new pope. His ineligibility leaves through interpreter Araceli Reyes, Tim Friedrichsen, pastor of St. the College of Cardinals with 121 assistant for Hispanic ministry at Mary in Storm Lake and Sacred members who are under 80 and St. Mary Parish in Storm Lake, Heart in Early. “Padre Sergio is could enter a conclave. Eighteen Montoya recalled his calmness now the pastor at Santa Lucia,” of the voters were made cardi- while waiting to hear if he would Father Friedrichsen said of his nals by St. John Paul II; 46 by be granted asylum. “I was never church’s sister parish. “I met both Pope Benedict XVI; and 57 by nervous that day,” he told The Pope Francis. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 14, 2019 Diocesan policy on reporting incidents of child abuse or neglect

FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of didates for ordination and the Fort Wayne-South Bend shares religious life, and other religious the conviction of Indiana legal personnel, authorities, all concerned adults • All school and parish and the Church that every effort personnel, paid and volunteer should and must be made to (including counselors) report child abuse or neglect • All other employees and vol- to the appropriate authorities. unteers of the diocese or any of Incidents of physical, emotional its affiliated organizations. or sexual abuse or neglect of The diocese expects and children, unfortunately, occur requires that all its priests, with regularity throughout our deacons, candidates for ordina- society. tion and the religious life, paid Very often the victims of this personnel (lay and religious) abuse are too young to relate to and volunteers, especially those others the fact of occurrence or who work in diocesan programs are too frightened or ashamed that are directly and immedi- to reveal the identities of those ately involved with children, responsible for the abuse or recognize and report child abuse neglect. Therefore, only when and neglect in accordance with concerned individuals report Indiana law. The diocese expects those facts that give them reason and requires that the report be to believe an incident of child made regardless of when the abuse or neglect has occurred suspected abuse or neglect is can this distressing problem be claimed to have occurred. brought forward for legal redress Where a person suspects that as well as psychological assis- a child may be a victim of abuse tance and spiritual rehabilitation. or neglect but is unsure whether This diocesan policy on reporting he or she has sufficient “reason child abuse or neglect is intended to believe” to make a report, that to promote awareness of the person should always err on the laws of the State of Indiana side of caution and report. The already in effect for all, and thus key is to report rather than not enhance pastoral awareness of, report. and response to, this grave prob- lem. Indiana law requires that all persons, without excep- tion, make an immediate oral report to a local law enforce- ment agency or Department of Child Services if that person has “reason to believe” that a child may be a victim of child abuse or neglect (unless that person knows a report of the incident has already been made). The For the full policy, see: obligation to report exists regard- https://bit.ly/2VlVkpD (English) less of who the accused may be. https://bit.ly/2OPx1he (Spanish) This duty applies to all diocesan personnel: For more information and resources, • All priests, deacons, can- visit www.d2l.org.

EXHORTATION, from page 1 they remember they are loved all their limitations and weak- discern pathways where others to love and to generate life. It is by God and saved by Jesus, who nesses, try to live their faith with only see walls, to recognize poten- passion, passionate love. True defensive, which loses her humil- continues to live and act in the integrity.” tial where others see only peril. love is passionate. Love between ity and stops listening to others, world and in their lives. Directly addressing young That is how God the Father see a man and a woman, when it is which leaves no room for ques- “His love is so real, so true, people, he said, “Take risks, even things; he knows how to cherish passionate, always leads to giv- tions, loses her youth and turns so concrete, that it invites us to if it means making mistakes. and nurture the seeds of goodness ing life. Always. To give life with into a museum,” Pope Francis a relationship of openness and Don’t go through life anaesthe- sown in the hearts of the young.” body and soul.” wrote. “How, then, will she be fruitful dialogue,” even when tized or approach the world like “Each young person’s heart Pope Francis also encouraged able to respond to the dreams of one is angry with God, the pope tourists. Make a ruckus!” should thus be considered ‘holy young people not to dismiss out young people?” said. “He does not get upset if And, he told them, reach out ground,’ a bearer of seeds of of hand the fact that God may Young people have a natural you share your questions with to other young people, do not divine life, before which we must be calling them to priesthood or desire to improve the life of the him. He is concerned when you be afraid to mention Jesus and ‘take off our shoes’ in order to religious life. Church and the world around don’t talk to him, when you are to invite friends to church or a draw near and enter more deeply God’s call to each person is them, the pope said. If older not open to dialogue with him.” church-sponsored activity. into the mystery.” individual, made-to-measure just people in the Church will let the Drawing on the final docu- “With the same love that A long section of the docu- for him or her, the pope said, so young people try, it will keep the ments from the synod and from Christ pours out on us,” the pope ment is focused on discerning discovering that call can be done Church youthful, too. a pre-synod gathering of young said, “we can love him in turn one’s vocation, which, he said, only with calm, silence, prayer “Let us ask the Lord to free people in Rome, Pope Francis and share his love with others in always is a call to serve God and and the wise help of someone the church from those who would urged parishes and dioceses to the hope that they too will take serve others, but always in a who truly knows how to listen make her grow old, encase her in rethink their youth and young their place in the community of unique way. and ask the right questions. the past, hold her back or keep adult programs and to make friendship he established.” Discovering one’s vocation, he A vocation, he said, is a gift her at a standstill,” Pope Francis changes based on what young Youth ministry cannot be elitist said, “has to do with finding our that “will help you live to the full wrote. “But let us also ask him to people themselves say they want or focused only on the teens and true selves in the light of God and become someone who ben- free her from another temptation: and need. young adults already active in the and letting our lives flourish and efits others, someone who leaves that of thinking she is young “Young people need to be Church’s life, he said. It must be “a bear fruit.” a mark in life; it will surely be a because she accepts everything approached with the grammar process that is gradual, respectful, “Within the vocation to mar- gift that will bring you more joy the world offers her, thinking that of love, not by being preached patient, hopeful, tireless and com- riage we should acknowledge and excitement than anything she is renewed because she sets at,” he said. “The language that passionate,” as Jesus was when and appreciate that ‘sexuality, else in this world. Not because her message aside and acts like young people understand is spo- He walked with the disciples on sex, is a gift from God. It is not that gift will be rare or extraordi- everybody else.” ken by those who radiate life, by the road to Emmaus. taboo. It is a gift from God, a gift nary, but because it will perfectly The core of the pope’s mes- those who are there for them and Parents, pastors and spiritual the Lord gives us,’” he wrote. fit you. It will be a perfect fit for sage to young people was that with them. And those who, for guides must have “the ability to Sexuality “has two purposes: your entire life.” April 14, 2019 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Pro-life victories at Statehouse could have national implications he Indiana General The landmark Roe v. Wade join 10 other states in banning to Smith. Indiana Right to Life Assembly’s passage of two Supreme Court decision paved INDIANA dismemberment abortion, which affiliates drew significant crowds Tmajor pro-life bills repre- the way for unfettered access to is considered the method of to theaters around the state for sents a “milestone moment” all types of abortions, includ- choice to terminate a pregnancy preview screenings ahead of the that not only will save the lives ing the method that House Bill CATHOLIC after the first trimester. movie’s official opening, as well of unborn children in the state 1211 now prohibits except in “Many people think abortion as in the days that followed. but possibly lead to a long-term cases where a physician “reason- CONFERENCE is a tidy little procedure that’s Smith says that the film could impact on a national scale. ably believes” that performing simple and safe,” said Mayfield, not have come at a better time That is the appraisal of Mike the procedure is necessary to BY VICTORIA ARTHUR the bill’s lead author. “When I given the momentum at the Fichter, president and chief exec- prevent serious health risks to had to explain dismemberment Statehouse. utive officer of Indiana Right to the mother or to save her life. abortion in our caucus, I tried “Indiana is ripe for this leg- Life, who hailed the legislation Dismemberment abortion, also as a “monumental step forward” to avoid the graphic nature of islation,” said Smith, who also that now awaits the signature known as dilation and evacua- for the pro-life cause in Indiana. it, but it was impossible. There serves as state director of the of Gov. Eric Holcomb. House tion abortion, is a particularly “There is nothing more impor- were people who had their heads Susan B. Anthony List, a nation- Bill 1211 bans dismemberment brutal procedure that occurs in tant than protecting the sanctity in their hands as they listened to al organization that supports abortion, a later-term abortion the second trimester of preg- of human life, and this ground- the details.” pro-life lawmakers and educates method that involves tearing a nancy, when the first-trimester breaking legislation speaks vol- The legislation’s passage Americans about where their live fetus apart in the uterus and methods – suction abortion and umes about the values that the comes at a pivotal time, as the legislators stand on protecting extracting the unborn child piece the abortion pill – are no longer majority of people in this state movie “Unplanned” – which the unborn. “I’m so proud and by piece. Senate Bill 201 expands possible because of the unborn hold dear,” said Tebbe, execu- shines a light on the inner work- so excited that Indiana is finally conscience protection rights child’s growing size. tive director of the ICC, the public ings of the abortion industry – is taking these bold steps.” beyond physicians and hospital “It’s tragic that it took 46 policy arm of the Catholic Church exceeding all expectations at the employees to nurses, pharma- years to get to this point, but in Indiana. box office. The film chronicles cists and physician assistants, House Bill 1211 will immediately Tebbe applauded the efforts the true story of Abby Johnson, a ensuring that they do not have save lives in Indiana and could of the lawmakers who brought former Planned Parenthood clinic to participate in abortion pro- in the long term be a vehicle for the legislation forward. Sen. Liz director, who fled the organiza- cedures if they object on moral bringing about the end of Roe v. Brown (R-Fort Wayne) was the tion after being asked to assist grounds. The Indiana Catholic Wade,” Fichter said. primary author of Senate Bill with an ultrasound-guided abor- Conference supported both bills That’s because the American 201, which she has described as tion and witnessing a 13-week- and actively lobbied for their Civil Liberties Union and Planned essential to updating the state’s old fetus fight against the instru- passage. Parenthood, the nation’s lead- quarter-century-old conscience ments used in the procedure. “These were both hard-fought ing provider of abortions, have protection laws. In particular, “All of a sudden, she said the victories that will have far-reach- vowed to challenge the bill upon she has cited the 2000 launch scales fell from her eyes,” said ing effects,” Fichter said. “For the its passage. Fichter said he is of RU-486, the so-called “abor- Jodi Smith, a lobbyist for Indiana first time since the Roe v. Wade encouraged by the “more con- tion pill,” as a driving force for Right to Life and a personal decision that legalized abortion servative nature of the Supreme extending conscience protection friend of Johnson. “For the first in 1973, a broad range of health Court” today as legal challenges beyond doctors and hospital time, she saw the baby behind To follow priority legislation of the care professionals in Indiana will to legislation like this make their employees to nurses, pharma- the procedure.” ICC, visit www.indianacc.org. be protected from being forced way through the court system. cists, and physician assistants. Smith texted Johnson – now This website includes access to violate their personal beliefs. “We can expect a lawsuit, House Bill 1211 was an outspoken pro-life advocate to I-CAN, the Indiana Catholic This is so important, because and Indiana should not be afraid authored by Rep. Peggy Mayfield – to congratulate her before Action Network, which offers the chemical abortion is rapidly ris- of that suit,” Fichter said. “We (R-Martinsville), Rep. Ben Smaltz the film’s March 29 nationwide Church’s position on key issues. ing, and it puts many pharma- are on very solid constitutional (R-Auburn) and Rep. Christy release. Its unexpected success Those who sign up for I-CAN cists and nurses in the position ground.” Stutzman (R-Middlebury). If Gov. at the box office speaks to the receive alerts on legislation mov- of having to act against their Glenn Tebbe of the Indiana Holcomb signs the legislation, as power of the pro-life movement ing forward and ways to contact conscience. In the long run, this Catholic Conference described the he is expected to do, Indiana will at the grassroots level, according their elected representatives. will make Indiana a very attrac- passage of House Bill 1211 and tive place – a magnet – for pro- Senate Bill 201 by both cham- life health care professionals.” bers of the General Assembly High Efficiency Windows

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Today's Catholic 2016 Calendar.indd 1 9/30/15 2:13 PM 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 14, 2019 love and tenderness in a region Court won’t hear where he acknowledged “unrest appeal by pro-life and anger,” after the downfall of former Washington Cardinal activist sued by Theodore E. McCarrick and the ews riefs Church’s current sex abuse Planned Parenthood N B scandal. “I want to offer you WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. hope. I will rebuild your trust,” Supreme Court April 1 decided Archbishop Gregory said dur- against hearing an appeal by ing an April 4 news conference. pro-life activist David Daleiden, Catholic leaders urge US to declare TPS for Venezuelans “I cannot undo the past, but I founder of the Center for Medical sincerely believe that together Progress, of a lower court’s deci- we will not merely address the sion not to dismiss a Planned moments we’ve fallen short or Parenthood civil suit against him failed outright, but we will model over undercover videos filmed for all the life and teaching of in 2015. Planned Parenthood our Lord Jesus Christ and we will sued Daleiden in 2016, claiming reclaim the future for our fami- among other things fraud, inva- lies, for those who will follow us. sion of privacy and trespassing. That is my greatest, indeed, it is The videos by Daleiden and his my only aspiration.” Archbishop colleague Sandra Merritt showed Gregory was introduced to media Planned Parenthood officials dis- gathered for the announcement at cussing fees related to fetal tissue. the Archdiocese of Washington’s The two posed as representatives pastoral center in Hyattsville by of a mythical fetal tissue procure- Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl. Pope ment firm. Planned Parenthood Francis accepted Cardinal Wuerl’s said monies it received were resignation as Washington’s standard reimbursement fees archbishop in October and named charged to researchers and that him apostolic administrator. The any allegations it “profits in any cardinal, now 78, had submitted way from tissue donation is not his resignation, as is mandatory, true.” But in the fall of 2015, to the pope when he turned 75, Cecile Richards, then the CEO of but it had not been accepted until Planned Parenthood, announced last fall. Cardinal Wuerl had faced the organization would no lon- pressure to resign following an ger accept the reimbursements. Aug. 14 grand jury report detail- In January 2016, Daleiden and ing past sexual abuse claims in Merritt were indicted in Texas for six Pennsylvania dioceses, which filming medical providers with- showed a mixed record of how he out their consent, but all charges CNS photo/Ferley Ospina, Reuters handled some of the cases when were dropped seven months later. he was bishop in Pittsburgh from Riot police block the way to the Colombian side in the Colombian-Venezuelan border in 1988 until 2006. Cucuta April 2. Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Minnesota sister, 92, Extension crowdfunding honored for lifetime Committee on Migration, and Sean Callahan, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, have asked the U.S. government to designate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela for campaign begun for of fighting for human 18 months. With the “ongoing political unrest, violence and shortages” in Venezuela caus- Texas migrant shelter rights ing millions of citizens to flee their country, the U.S. government should designate TPS for on border ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Sister that country, U.S. Catholic officials said in a letter to then-Secretary of Homeland Security Alice Zachmann thinks of herself CHICAGO (CNS) — Chicago-based as being more of a peacemak- Kirstjen Nielsen and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. “Conditions in the country and Catholic Extension has launched a crowdfunding campaign to er than a history maker. She is existing political instability have created a situation in which Venezuelan nationals cannot both, according to the National raise $25,000 for a new emer- Women’s History Alliance, an be safely returned home at this time,” wrote Bishop Vasquez. gency migrant shelter at the U.S.- organization based in Santa Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. Rosa, California, that promotes The national Catholic organi- zation, which raises money on greater understanding of wom- must possess forgiving hearts, ics unusual or even strange, it is for the Catholic community” as en’s contributions to American behalf of poor Catholic churches participate in the sacraments and solidly rooted in Scripture and an well as other religious minorities. in the United States, started an society. The alliance selected live their Christian identities to important tradition of the Catholic “Our hope is that it will help, Sister Zachmann as a 2019 hon- emergency fundraiser for San the fullest. The priest, a member Church, the priest explained dur- not limit, religious freedom. But Francisco Javier Church April 1. oree, and the 92-year-old sister of the Companions of the Cross ing a 60-minute presentation we should be patient,” he said, planned to attend the March 30 The shelter opened its doors to community, travels around the before the exposition. Saints and “I know that people want things migrants in late March as an awards luncheon in Washington. United States and beyond speak- their relics are not worshipped, immediately. History was not Sister Zachmann, a Minnesota urgent response to an influx of ing about the faith, and — per- but honored in a manner that built in one day; history is a long asylum-seekers in the area. The native and Mankato resident, is haps more importantly — pro- acknowledges God’s work in their process. And I think we have to among 11 honorees named this first $10,000 has been sent to viding people with tangible evi- lives, he said. put ourselves in this perspective.” the church from funds raised year; six are living, and five are dence to pursue their devotion in Cardinal Parolin was among sev- deceased. She is being acknowl- from Catholic Extension in the the exposition and veneration of eral guest speakers at the “Stand first two days of the campaign. edged for her life commitment sacred relics. On a Saturday after- Cardinal defends Vatican- Together to Defend International in support of peace and human The Diocese of Laredo, which noon in March, Father Martins China agreement amid Religious Freedom” symposium includes San Francisco Javier rights — issues that she began visited Our Lady of Mount Virgin hosted by the U.S. Embassy to publicly advocating for in the Church, is urging people to con- Church in Middlesex to speak criticism the Holy See. Also present was tinue to donate to the campaign 1960s and ‘70s while working Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambassa- and host a special exposition, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Critics of during this time of crisis. “I am as a teacher at various parish dor to the Holy See. “Treasures of the Church.” With an agreement signed between the very grateful for any assistance schools within the Archdiocese of more than 150 relics in an A-Z St. Paul and Minneapolis. Vatican and the Chinese govern- you can provide for the Diocese list — from St. Agnes to St. Zelle ment must be patient and not After unrest and anger, of Laredo’s migrant outreach,” Guerin, the mother of St. Thérese quick to judge a deal that is Laredo Bishop James A. Tamayo Honoring saints can of Lisieux — the unique collec- meant to protect religious free- new Washington said in an appeal to donors. “Your heal body, soul, says tion also included relics of well- dom, the Vatican secretary of archbishop wants to support will go directly to helping known saints such as St. Maria state said. After addressing a these vulnerable families seek- priest leading relics Goretti, St. Francis of Assisi and symposium on religious freedom rebuild trust ing protection from violence, a St. Thomas Aquinas. As Father April 3, Cardinal Pietro Parolin warm meal, and the compassion tour Martins’ presentation made clear, told journalists that the agree- HYATTSVILLE, Md. (CNS) — of a welcoming church.” More the experience was unlike any- ment was signed “to advance Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, information about the campaign MIDDLESEX, N.J. (CNS) — Father thing that most attendees had set to become the new head of and how to donate can be found Carlos Martins preaches that for religious freedom in the sense witnessed. While non-Catholics of finding (some) normalization the Archdiocese of Washington, at https://www.catholicextension. Catholics to reach heaven, they might find the veneration of rel- promised to serve with truth, org/laredo. April 14, 2019 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 tion, lodging, preparation materi- Spirituality of St. als, activities and most meals. Katharina Kasper Participants must be at least 21 years old. The first 20 people to program register will receive a discount. round the iocese To register, visit diocesefwsb.org/ DONALDSON — Join Sister A D yam-pilgrimages. Germaine Hustedde, PHJC, on For more information, con- Tuesday, May 7, for a day pro- tact Young Adult and Campus gram on the spirituality of St. Ministry Director Sean Allen at Katharina Kasper, foundress of Lenten Stations of the Cross [email protected] or (858) the Poor Handmaids of Jesus 354-9006. Christ. This program will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT at Lindenwood Retreat and Diocese to host Conference Center. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. conference on ministry Sister Germaine will recount to those with St. Katharina’s deep love of Christ with her compassionate disabilities service to the poor, the sick and the needy. Themes of “Student FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of of the Holy Spirit,” “Mystical Fort Wayne-South Bend will host Experience of Saint Katharina,” the National Catholic Partnership “The Hidden Saint” and “Our on Disability’s 2019 Great Lakes Shared Heritage” will be explored. Regional Meeting on Monday, Participants will be encouraged July 15 and Tuesday, July to imitate ways that portray 16 at Lindenwood Retreat and St. Katharina as a courageous Conference Center, Donaldson. and persevering role model, an Directors within each diocese example of how to accept and of the Great Lakes Region will live God’s will daily. Living life attend the conference to con- in a committed way and walk- sider how offices and ministries ing in St. Katharina’s footsteps within the diocesan structure allows this to come to fruition. can work together with parish The reflections, prayer and shar- staffs, educators and parents to ing will enable each participant to serve adults and children with mirror the mystery that enfolded disabilities in their faith commu- St. Katharina in her simplicity nities. Participants will hear from and humility. a keynote speaker, attend break- Cost for the retreat is $35 and out sessions and have opportuni- includes Mass and lunch. Register ties for networking and to attend Mass. at Lindenwood.org by May 1. For Geoff Frank more information, email linden- For information contact Allison [email protected] or call Father David Violi leads a Stations of the Cross devotion on the first Friday of Lent, March 8, at St. Sturm, Office of Evangelization and Ministry with Persons with (574) 935-1780. Joseph Church, Bluffton. The parish held Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7 p.m., Located at 9601 Union Road, Disabilities, at asturm@diocesef- Plymouth, Indiana, Lindenwood preceded by a meatless soup supper from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. wsb.org or 260-399-1452. Retreat and Conference Center is a part of The Center at Donaldson, and a ministry of the Poor epicenter of bourbon production. of the Bourbon Trail, with tours Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Young adults of the Diocese of Fort and tastings at local distilleries; ‘Rejoice and Come Together’ Wayne-South Bend are invited pray with the monks at the renew their spirits and explore the Abbey of Gethsemani; and dis- Holy Spirits Pilgrimage intersection of faith and culture, cover the Basilica of St. Joseph sacred and profane, and spiritual Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown, on the Bourbon Trail and physical refreshment on a Kentucky, the first cathedral west MISHAWAKA — The Abbey of June 7-9 pilgrimage to the abbey of the Allegheny Mountains. Gethsemani, the Trappist monas- and other local areas of interest. Departures will take place from tery where Thomas Merton was Highlights of the trip will both Fort Wayne and South Bend. a monk, is nestled in the heart of include the opportunity to The registration fee includes the Bourbon Trail, the historical explore the history and spirits transportation from either loca- Shroud of Turin exhibit visits Elkhart

Provided by Deacon Mel Tardy Father Canon A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem, of Chicago, Ill., beams with joy while preaching to a diverse crowd of 50 at St. Augustine Church, South Bend, on the theme “Rejoice and Come Together: The Unshakable Joy of Father Augustus Tolton.” Father Jordan is promoter of the cause for sainthood for Servant of God Father Tolton. The Lenten Jonathan Acierto prayer service, held on Tolton’s birthday, April 1, and Parishioners from St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart, had the opportunity to view a Shroud of just after Laetare Sunday, was co-sponsored by the Black Turin exhibit in the school gym the week of March 18. A full-size reproduction of the shroud Catholic Advisory Board of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South was on display, as well as a life-size crucifix based on details provided by the shroud. Bend and the Tolton Society of St. Augustine Parish. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 14, 2019 Indiana’s Premier Butcher Shop and Deli

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GET THE FREE DIGITAL EDITION TodaysCatholic.org/Subscribe April 14, 2019 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Family tradition: Carrying the cross on Jerusalem’s Via Dolorosa BY JUDITH SUDILOVSKY Kamar. “We are 20 people car- rying it, and he carried it by Himself. Especially as we stop at JERUSALEM (CNS) — For four each station and it is mentioned decades, Mousa Kamar has where He fell (or other detail), it taken his place at the head of the makes me feel like I am follow- heavy wooden cross used during ing the footsteps of Jesus.” the Franciscan Good Friday pro- Kamar’s parents had run a cession on the Via Dolorosa. family grocery store near the Kamar, 55, can be seen every eighth station of the cross, and year at the front left of the cross, Graciella Matulleh Kamar, today the same position where his 83, recalled the pride she felt as father used to carry the cross. she would stand in the doorway His grandfather also helped carry of their shop the front of on Good Friday the cross. The and watch as scores of old her husband black-and-white carried the pictures, color “Especially on Good Fridays, my cross during photographs the procession. and magazine mother would tell me about how Her husband, photos Kamar Kamar’s father, has collected was killed dur- and uploaded my father carried the cross and ing the 1967 onto his war in which Facebook page that one day I would carry it, too. Israel took attest to the over control of long-held family Jerusalem from tradition. The first time I carried it the Jordanians. CNS photo/Debbie Hill “We do “After he Mousa Kamar, front right, and his son, Youssef, back left, carry the large wooden cross during the Good Friday proces- this not only was killed, I sion on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem’s Old City on March 25, 2016. Mousa Kamar and his sons are carrying on the because it is the I couldn’t sleep the night before, couldn’t watch tradition of his grandfather and father, carrying the cross on Good Friday. tradition, but the procession because we are I was so excited ... anymore. It religious and was too pain- we truly believe ful,” she said. in it,” said filling that space Only when Kamar, looking Kamar, at age over some of my father had had.” 15, stepped the photographs in to fill his scattered on a father’s place coffee table as MOUSA KAMAR was she able he sat in his to once again mother’s liv- watch the pro- ing room in cession, she Jerusalem’s Old said. City, near the Kamar was ninth station 5 when his of the cross. This is the home father was killed. where he grew up and where his “Especially on Good Fridays, paternal grandmother was born. my mother would tell me about It takes about 20 men to carry how my father carried the cross the 3-meter (3.3-yard) cross on and that one day I would carry Good Friday, and traditionally it, too,” he said. “The first time each position on the cross was I carried it I couldn’t sleep the taken by a representative of a night before, I was so excited different family. Kamar is the about carrying the cross and only one who has continued filling that space my father had with the tradition. As the older had.” generation died off, the younger Several years ago, Kamar’s members of the other families oldest son, Youssef, 20, also did not continue with the tradi- joined the group of men carry- CNS photo/courtesy Kamar family tion, he said. ing the cross, but during the The cross, though still large A photo shows Mousa Kamar’s father, Youssef Kamar, right front, carrying the cross during the Good Friday proces- procession, he steps aside to sion. and heavy, is smaller than the let others take their turn. More one used generations ago, he recently, Kamar’s youngest son, said. Ramez, 15, began taking part in it also helps me feel closer to every day after work and partici- Palestinian situation. He fought Even in the pushing and the carrying of the cross. One of Jesus and what he went through pating in the liturgical ceremo- for us, sacrificed himself for us shoving of the procession, which the pictures shows a 13-year-old before being crucified. nies, including the traditional but, unfortunately, we are los- sees local Catholics and pilgrims Ramez at the end of the cross, “It is also a burden and an veneration of the pillar of Jesus’ ing our Christianity. I always packing the cobblestone streets his head barely peeping over the honor to do this,” he added. flagellation, the washing of the pray for that, that people will of the Old City as they make top of the cross among the crowd “Since I was young, I heard sto- feet pilgrimage to the Cenacle, return to the foundations of their way along the Via Dolorosa, of men surrounding it. With his ries about this family tradition and holy hour on Holy Thursday Christianity,” he said noting Kamar said he is able to find a dark curly hair and full cheeks and, since my father, and his at Gethsemane. that Christians in the Middle space within himself where he he looks just like his father did father and his grandfather have He said he uses the time to East are living a difficult reality can reflect on the significance of in earlier pictures. done this, I think it is important meditate and pray for Christian with close to 50 percent of the the moment and on the life of “It was very exciting to be to keep the tradition and to keep unity and a strengthening of Christian population having emi- Jesus. able to carry the cross,” said our religion alive.” Christian religious identity, grated. “We love Jesus and we “When I am carrying the Youssef Kamar. “In the future In preparation for the proces- which he feels is being lost. feel we are a part of Jesus. Every cross I remember Jesus, how He maybe I and my (future) sons sion, Mousa Kamar spends Holy “All week I am praying, pre- corner, every stone in Jerusalem died for us and how He walked will continue the family tradi- Week in prayer, visiting the paring to carry the cross, linking is directly about Jesus.” all this way by Himself,” said tion. Although this is a tradition, Church of the Holy Sepulcher how Jesus suffered for us to the 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 14, 2019 Internet, online porn seen as enabling sexual exploitation of children

BY ELEANOR KENNELLY GAETAN website Protect Young Minds, protectyoungminds.org, for guid- ance on inoculating them from WASHINGTON (CNS) — The harmful imagery online. Another internet facilitates sexual exploi- such site is www.faithand- tation, a category of child abuse, safety.org, created by the U.S. according to experts in this field Conference of Catholic Bishops’ interviewed by Catholic News Department of Communications Service. and the Greek Orthodox The internet also, they say, Archdiocese of America. enables near universal access A data set released Nov. 30 to violent pornography, with a by Children’s Mercy Hospital in range of negative implications, Kansas City, Missouri, found that including normalizing sexual in almost half of its 2017 child aggression and the dramatic abuse cases, boys ages 11 to increase in children abusing 15 years were the perpetrators, other children. physically and sexually attack- In a recent report on the role ing girls ages 4 to 8 years old. of technology in sex traffick- Nurses traced the phenomena to ing, as reported by the Justice exposure to pornography. Department’s Domestic Minor One potentially positive note Sex Trafficking studies and in the disturbing trend regarding based on interviews with 260 peer assault is that, unlike adult survivors, Vanessa Bouche, a perpetrators, young offenders political science professor at who receive treatment do not Texas Christian University, found appear to re-offend into adult- the internet facilitated prostitu- hood. tion, through online ads, in 75 “The good news on treat- percent of the cases. ment means we need mandatory The average age of entry reporting of these cases, so kids was 15. Young victims, under 1 get help,” observed NCOSE’s through age 10, were exploited Hawkins. by family members (76 percent), She also is excited that after while older minors were exploit- CNS photo/Mariana Bazo, Reuters An illustration shows a teenager looking over her Facebook page. The internet facilitates sexual exploitation, a cat- “many meetings” with Google, ed by members of their social the internet giant has quietly egory of child abuse, experts in this field told Catholic News Service. network or strangers, far more added a “safe search” feature, often than by family. allowing a setting that automati- According to Mary Anne it is degrading and it is narcis- cally screens out graphic sexual Layden, director of the sexual sistic,” she told CNS. “Almost 90 imagery from popping up. trauma and psychopathology percent of pornography coded by Private companies as well program in the University of researchers is violent, so boys are beginning to respond to evi- Pennsylvania’s Department of are being taught: Women like dence of the harmful impacts of Psychiatry, our society is at the to be forced, women like to be pornography and to federal law point of “almost universal expo- raped, fisted, choked, gagged enforcement crackdowns on it. sure” of children to pornography, and slapped.” The social networking site which gives them “massive mis- Women are depicted as Tumblr, now owned by Verizon, education about intimacy and enjoying, or having a neutral announced in early December sexuality.” response, to maltreatment. it would block all pornography Children “learn that sex is “Everything pornography and “adult content” from its site non-intimate, violent, adver- says is a lie, but it is a massively beginning Dec. 17, as a result of sarial, that it is non-relational, effective teaching tool — of toxic child pornography — a federal crime treated with great sever- learning,” Layden explained. in children with ‘harmful sexual ity— getting past its filters. As you seek for ways to share The U.S. Catholic bishops behavior’ — a term that includes And Starbucks announced Christ’s love within you, please addressed these harmful effects rape — is due to early exposure it will block customers from consider leaving a part of your on children in their 2015 pas- to hardcore porn,” said Hawkins. perusing pornography while legacy to the Church. toral letter on pornography, Hawkins said there’s little on the store’s free Wi-Fi, as a “Create in Me a Clean Heart.” data, for one reason, in school result of pressure from the South Leave a Legacy of “Being exposed to pornogra- settings sexual abuse between Carolina-based advocacy group For more information about phy can be traumatic for children children is not reported, but the Enough is Enough. how you can include your parish Love and Faith. and youth. Seeing it steals their damage to victims is real. Some of these changes are or the Diocese in your will or innocence and gives them a dis- The lawyer for an 8-year-old a result of consumer pressure, estate plan, contact Michael torted image of sexuality, rela- girl raped multiple times by a according to Hawkins. Shade, executive director of the tionships, and men and women, 13-year-old male neighbor con- “The general public is becom- Catholic Community Foundation which may then affect their sulted NCOSE recently. The boy ing more aware of the public of Northeast Indiana at behavior,” they wrote. “It can — a consumer of violent pornog- health harm,” she told CNS. 260.949.2441. also make them more vulnerable raphy — had lined up his young- “Parents are concerned about the to being sexually abused, since er siblings, and the victim’s sib- harm to their young kids.” their understanding of appropri- ling, to serve as an audience for She added, “There is a con- ate behavior can be damaged.” his illicit performance. nection between pornography One result of exposure to this “We know child sexual abuse and violence against women. ... www.ccfnei.org violence of pornography is an leads to depression, anxiety, low The general public is becoming “explosive” increase in children self-esteem, self-harm, PTSD, aware of this and demanding an who are assaulting other chil- risky sexual behaviors, poor end to the violence and sexual dren. physical health and other dif- abuse of children.” Layden said it is more likely ficult struggles,” summarized Hawkins also cited 40 peer- for a daughter to be assaulted by Hawkins. “It often predates an reviewed studies since 2001 that her brother than by her stepfa- individual’s entry into prostitu- stated the detrimental impacts ther in a “blended” household. tion.” of pornography. “There is much Dawn Hawkins concurs with “So the trauma experienced more widespread awareness of Layden. Hawkins is senior vice by that group of children, caused the harms, which have been president and executive director by an immature brain’s expo- swept under the rug and not of the National Center on Sexual sure to pornography, could take talked about,” she said. Exploitation, or NCOSE, known years, even decades, to unravel,” as Morality in Media until 2015. she added. Mark Pattison contributed to “NCOSE believes the increase Hawkins recommends the this story.

CatholicFoundation_TodaysCatholic_Ad_Feb2019.indd 1 2/18/19 1:49 PM April 14, 2019 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Lay missioner in Salvador works toward root causes of emigration

BY MEINRAD SCHERER-EMUNDS “In my time living and work- ing in El Salvador,” he said, “I have seen that U.S. foreign policy has had a considerable LAS DELICIAS, El Salvador (CNS) effect on the current reality and — Halfway up the back slope violence in Central America.” of San Salvador volcano, Cesar He said he believes “it is Hernandez wakes up at 4 a.m. very important that the U.S. and leaves his family’s home works together with our Central on a coffee plantation at 5. He American brothers and sisters to makes the hourlong walk down help local programs that provide the mountain to the community opportunities, reduce violence, of Las Delicias, where he catches and work toward a more just the bus for another hour’s ride to and compassionate reality here. San Salvador. The U.S. aid is crucial to help On the way through his town, the Northern Triangle reach their he must be careful to whom he goals of making their countries speaks. Not only are gang mem- more safe.” bers watching everything and On a recent morning, as Parr, everyone, the police or military Hernandez and two other schol- frequently come up the dirt roads arship recipients walked through “looking for gang members.” To Las Delicias, grade schoolers them, every young man from the greeted Parr and the college community is a suspected gang students, sharing their news, dis- member. cussing progress at school and Violence, including murder, anticipating their next activities is common in communities like in the program. Las Delicias. While murders have At the grade school, Ismelda decreased since 2015-16, when Carballo, the school’s custo- El Salvador had the world’s dian, had prepared a letter for highest murder rate, disappear- Maryknoll Lay Missioners. ances have increased, and the “This program is a great murder rate remains among the blessing,” wrote, “not only for worst in the world. my children but for many young Hernandez makes this long people in this community. From commute to reach the Jesuit-run the bottom of my heart, I give University of Central America thanks to God and to all who, El Salvador, where he studies CNS photo/courtesy Maryknoll Lay Missioners with their great hearts, have mechanical engineering. That Cesar Hernandez, William Mendez, Maryknoll lay missioner Larry Parr and Yadira Quilzapa wait outside the commu- given us the opportunity to have Hernandez, whose family has nity library in Las Delicias, El Salvador. projects like this one to help very limited economic means, improve our school and our com- is able to have this opportunity munity.” is due in no small part to the support and mentoring he has that in wealthier areas. make this a better community.” embrace it just as eagerly. received through a youth pro- To help improve educational His favorite is the breakdance Parr said he is concerned Meinrad Scherer-Emunds gram developed by Maryknoll lay opportunities for the young program, through which he about the U.S. plan to cut off aid is communications director of missioner Larry Parr. people in Las Delicias, Parr’s passes on his own passion for to El Salvador, Honduras and Maryknoll Lay Missioners. Sometimes, when it is too youth program provides tutoring breakdance to younger kids, who Guatemala. dangerous for Hernandez to and mentoring as well as schol- make the long trip back to his arships both for high school and house on the other side of the for university students. Many of volcano, he even stays overnight the scholarship recipients lead at Parr’s family’s home, close to community projects. the university. The most popular is a soccer Parr has been working in Las program, which will celebrate its Delicias for the past 11 years. 10th anniversary in May. Called Together with community mem- Playing for Peace, it provides bers and with the support of a safe place for young people, Maryknoll Lay Missioners and a ages 6-21, to play soccer and local community foundation, he participate in tournaments. The has created a variety of programs program is run by young people designed to provide safe spaces from the community, who serve and alternatives for young peo- as role models and mentors. FORT WAYNE ple so they can become educated, “Our motto is ‘First, God. stay out of gangs and develop Second, studies. Third, sports,’” into leaders and role models for Parr explained. “God is always their community. first. We always pray and give NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR! The odds are stacked against thanks to God, and we always them. read the Bible before each prac- “With all that violence in the tice. Then we focus on the impor- community, it is not safe for tance of studying, and finally THE MISSION OF kids to walk around alone,” Parr sports.” OUR LADY SCHOOL The scholarship recipients says. “It is very difficult for kids is to participate in the in marginalized communities to help lead many of the program’s have opportunities.” activities. formation of true Only about 40 percent of “I love teaching kids sports disciples of Jesus and arts,” Hernandez said. “We Salvadorans graduate from high Christ through an school and fewer than 10 percent not only help them develop ath- LEARN MORE letically, but we are also helping from college. Even though public interdisciplinary, AND ENROLL education is free, many families them develop their talents and integrated, Catholic DAILY MASS cannot afford to pay for books teach them how to deal with Contact us: and supplies or the 40-minute their problems, family crises or Classical Liberal Arts Four days each week, bus ride to the nearest high difficulties they may have at curriculum centered our students join our (260) 485-5289. school. These programs help to school. Schools in poor com- on Christ and His parish community for munities have few resources, so relieve their stress. Being able to Or visit: the education that young people help others gives me great satis- Church. Holy Mass. ourladyfortwayne.org receive there is far inferior to faction and joy. Together, we will 12 COMMENTARY April 14, 2019 Celebrating mercy during Easter God in our future

aster is a time of great fear into great joy. Despite our t a cafe in Chicago, I was joy, hope and celebration, great sinfulness, we can receive chatting with a British for- OUR Eso why does the Church forgiveness, grace and healing in GUEST Amer journalist and econo- emphasize our sinfulness and the sacrament of reconciliation mist who is currently director great need for mercy on the and be inspired to show mercy to of social responsibility and sus- GLOBAL Second Sunday of Easter, “Divine others. COMMENTARY tainability at a large European Mercy Sunday”? The Gospel Now is the perfect time to company. FAMILY reading on that day and Jesus’ consider how we can receive We covered the major chal- words to St. Faustina Kowalska God’s mercy and extend mercy MARY MCCLUSKY lenges facing our human family CAROLYN WOO make it clear that the connection to others. One option is to pray and the list was overwhelming: is quite fitting and always appro- the Divine Mercy novena from the accelerating pace and effects Christ. of global warming, massive invitation to love anew. He sees priate: Jesus suffered and died Good Friday to Divine Mercy On Good Friday, in our cel- and coaxes the good He knows for our sins so that we might Sunday. Jesus Himself asked St. inequality, gun violence in the ebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, U.S., racial and ethnic intoler- we are made of. receive His mercy and the joy of Faustina to pray the novena dur- throughout the Easter season, God is real, physical and tan- eternal life. ing this time. Also, the Church ance, nationalism, and economic and beyond, may each of us be policies and corporate practices gible in the many people whose The destruction of life through grants a plenary indulgence for inspired to repent of our sins, immense kindness and generos- abortion, assisted suicide and celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday. that privilege profits over people. receive forgiveness through the We turned to the question, ity have shown the physics of euthanasia are among the grav- All who do so, according to the sacrament of reconciliation, and God in action. I know I stand est of sins. Yet Jesus says that usual conditions, receive the “What gives us hope?” I blurted be empowered by Christ to be out, “I have hope because I am a on sacred ground when I behold even those who have commit- Holy Spirit and “foster a growing merciful towards others. Let us deep suffering, because God is ted great sins can not only be love for God and for their neigh- Catholic.” pray fervently that many will It was the most inarticulate definitely there. forgiven, but have priority. St. bor, and after they have obtained seek and receive God’s infinite From every misery in our Faustina, a Polish nun canon- God’s pardon, they in turn might answer I could give! I certainly gift of Divine Mercy. do not intend to be smug, as human family, I believe God can ized by St. John Paul II in 2000, be persuaded to show a prompt make good happen despite the recorded the words of Jesus in pardon to their brothers and faith means too much to me, nor denote that I belong to an exclu- boundaries of my own patience, her journal: “Let the greatest sisters” (Decree of Indulgence, understanding and imagination. sinners place their trust in my Apostolic Penitentiary, 2002). By sive club or superior community that has all the solutions, does Grace, God’s signature, is as mercy. They have the right before receiving mercy, we can be more prevalent as we care to look. others to trust in the abyss of My merciful towards others. all the right things and loves people without fail. Just last Sunday in a Lutheran mercy... I cannot punish even the Pope Francis reflected on the church at a routine piano recital greatest sinner if he makes an challenge of finding joy despite In fact, the headlines every day showcase our faults and by kids (and me), our teacher appeal to my compassion, but on the experience of sin in his expressed condolences for fellow the contrary, I justify him in my description of the women who frailties as humans and as an institution. So how would I say it students, three Muslim sisters unfathomable and inscrutable entered Jesus’ tomb that Easter whose relatives were slain in the mercy” (Diary of St. Faustina, morning. They came face to face better the next time? I have hope because I believe Christchurch, New Zealand, mas- Divine Mercy in My Soul, 1146). with Christ’s death and of their sacre. It was a small gesture, but As related in John’s Gospel own existence as sinners in need that God is with us, present and probably weeping in all these a large message to all who were (Jn 20:19-31) proclaimed on the of God’s forgiveness. At the same Mary McClusky is assistant direc- messes that we create. Not only gathered: We are one family; Second Sunday of Easter, the time, they encountered His love, tor for Project Rachel Ministry when one suffers, we all do. resurrected Jesus appeared to the which is greater than the great- Development at the Secretariat present, but God dwells within each of us and gives us His own With short notice, she urged disciples. They had been gripped est of sins. The power of the of Pro-Life Activities, U.S. me to play “Let There Be Peace by fear, but rejoiced when they resurrection gives us the courage Conference of Catholic body to partake in His divinity and capacity to love. on Earth.” Always overcome saw Him and received the Holy to face our sins, confess our mis- Bishops. For confidential help with nervousness about making Spirit, peace and the power to takes, and then humbly receive after abortion, visit www. No matter how often we fall forgive sins. God invites us, like God’s forgiveness and accept the hopeafterabortion.org or www. short, God stays with us and the disciples, to be moved from joy that comes with new life in esperanzaposaborto.org. answers our betrayal with an WOO, page 13 Jesus submitted to His death to secure our salvation offers us a reading from Luke. dramatically offers a passage by our own sin. Figuratively, THE This reading recalls the plans for from Luke’s Passion Narrative. Reflection because of our sins, we stand the arrival of Jesus in the holy The very rubrics provide for the Few sections of the Scriptures with the enemies of Christ. SUNDAY city as well as the arrival itself. congregation to be involved. are as powerful as the four God nevertheless loves us with An element of inevitability, of Each Gospel contains a highly Passion Narratives presented a perfect, uncompromising, GOSPEL providence, surrounds the event. detailed and lengthy account to us in the successive Gospels. unending love. He forgives us, Jesus tells the Pharisees who of the trial and execution of Luke’s Passion Narrative is offering us eternal salvation if object to it all that even if the Jesus. Each evangelist was an definitely among these in its simply we turn to God with love. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION disciples were silent, the very individual person who had his capacity to teach us and to call stones would shout the good own insights into what happened us to Christ. news of salvation in Christ. God on the first Good Friday. The readings from Third- READINGS Palm Sunday wills that we have, in Christ, In general, Luke’s Gospel Isaiah and Philippians brilliantly Luke 22:14-23:56 everlasting life. sees Jesus as the embodiment focus our minds upon Jesus. He Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession) Is For the first reading in the of God’s mercy: literally God in is Lord! 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24 The Church this weekend Liturgy of the Word, the Church human flesh, the son of Mary; On Palm Sunday, the crown Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14—23:56 leads us to the climax of Lent, gives us the third of the four a woman, not an angel or a of the Liturgy of the Word is the Monday: Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-3, 13-14 Jn the observance of Holy Week, by “Songs of him Suffering Servant” goddess. Jesus bears eternal awesome proclamation of the 12:1-11 offering the impressive liturgy of from the third section of Isaiah. life. He makes all things right. Passion of Jesus as presented Palm Sunday. Scholars debate the identity of He seeks out the wayward and Tuesday: Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, by St. Luke. The Church takes 15, 17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Recalling the triumphant this servant. Was he a prophet? the despondent. He reconciles us most movingly to the Lord’s Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10-, entry of Jesus into Jerusalem A collective symbol for the people sinners with God. All this entry into Jerusalem. He is — for Luke the utter apex of of Israel? In any case, Christians is completed in the Lord’s destined to redeem the world. 21-22, 31, 33-34 Mt 26:14-25 the entire ministry of the Lord, have always seen in these songs sacrificial death on Calvary, so Salvation had to come. He was Thursday: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps since in Jerusalem the crucifixion the image of the innocent, everything so far has been a promised. He is king. Some 116:12-13, 15-16c, 17-18 1 Cor and resurrection would occur — constantly loyal servant of God, prelude to those final days in people responded. Some did not, 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-15 these readings bring us to the the Lord Jesus. Jerusalem. burdened by their ignorance, sin Friday: Is 52:13—53:12 Ps 31:2, 6, heart of the Church’s teaching The second reading is from Jesus had His enemies. People or pride. 12-13, 15-17, 25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jn regarding salvation. Jesus is Philippians. These verses are are obtuse, at times devious, Finally, magnificently, the 18—19:42 eternal Lord and Savior. thought to have been an ancient and even vicious. Still, the love Passion Narrative reveals of Saturday: Vigil: 1)Gn 1:1—2:2 2)Gn When the palms are blessed, Christian hymn, used in early of God will not be thwarted. the depth of the Lord’s giving and the solemn procession liturgies, eloquent in declaring Salvation will come. It is God’s 22:1-18 3)Ex 14:15—15:1 4)Is 54:5- of self despite the intrigue of 14 5)Is 55:1-11 6)Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4 forms — ideally of all in the intense faith. will for us. the trial and the awfulness of congregation — the Church As its last reading, the Church the crucifixion. We are flawed 7)Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 8)Rom 6:3-11 9)Lk 24:1-12 April 14, 2019 COMMENTARY 13

Why you need a rule of life SCRIPTURE SEARCH® ocrates famously stated by. Every religious order lives that the unexamined life a Rule (most are in some way A VOICE Gospel for April 14, 2019 Sis not worth living. After related to St. Benedict’s Rule, Luke 19:28-40 2,500-ish years, those words still which is subtly one of the most ring true. However, the Christian influential documents in the his- IN THE Following is a word search based on the Processional Event (the passion, death, and tory of Western Civilization). A WILDERNESS Gospel reading for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s resurrection of Jesus Christ) has rule can be simple or complex, Passion: the entry into Jerusalem. The words can be changed things. We should be but it is intended to simplify striving not only for an exam- life. It is really beneficial when MARK HELLINGER found in all directions in the puzzle. ined life, but an ordered life in you live in community because Christ. it becomes a standard that all BETHPAGE BETHANY OPPOSITE every Sunday and Holy Day. BRING IT HERE FOUND Jesus Christ brought order strive for and are answerable to. 2) Our family/I will go to con- back to creation and part of our How a rule works can be seen fession at least twice a year/once THE ROAD MOUNT OLIVES life as His followers is allowing by way of example in Lenten a month/every other month. WHOLE PRAISE MIGHTY Him to reorder our lives, our penances. Before Lent, we know 3) Our family/I will eat a THE KING COMES PEACE desires and our actions. The that prayer, fasting and alms meal together at least __ times HEAVEN GLORY HIGHEST disorder had its start in the first giving are the pillars of the sea- a week. TEACHER REBUKE STONES sin. After the Fall, things were son, so we make decisions about Or you could also be more a no longer how they were in how we will live those more little more specific, like: the beginning. For example, no intentionally for the duration of a) The TV and computer will ON THE ROAD longer do Adam and the dirt get Lent. Making that choice at the be turned off in my home at 9 along; Adam must toil for the beginning of Lent actually gives p.m. each night. NTSTONES I ARP land to bear fruit. Also, a fun- us immense freedom. Instead b) I will pray (or my spouse damental disorder is shown in of having to think of new ways and I will pray) for at least 10 AEDLWKOL I VES the relationship between Adam to live those three pillars and minutes a day in (insert specific NAV I BETHPAGE and the woman. Adam does choose to do it every day, we place). something he had not done yet know exactly how we are being The whole point is, once CCHASEMOCPYY (and probably didn’t think to do called to act (assuming the you have discerned and set out JHTLEDTEVFRN before) — he gives the woman choice of penitential acts where those things which are essential the name Eve. In the perfect chosen with proper discernment). to your life, you are free to live OEM I GHTYEOEA relationship they had before, It frees us to grow by giving instead of constantly having he would not have done this order and clarity. to choose in the moment. One ARLLE I I YLUBH because only God could have. In a very similar way, a rule example of the application of N J HKS TGGONUT Now disorder has entered and gives freedom because it frees this: Will the invite to this event the way Adam and Eve relate is you to die to self in a specific make it hard or impossible to go HO I OHNNEHDKE changed (not for the better). way. to Mass on Sunday? Answer: I CN P H J U I RWE E B But Christ undoes this disor- So now the question is: How am committed to going to Mass dering and invites us into His do I do this? I do not think it every Sunday, so I can’t go to GP I DAOREHTSX new life. is necessary to plan out every that event unless I can also get OGLYAMBHR I DT So … what does this have to moment of your day or every to Mass. do with a rule of life? Freedom, action. For people living a Start small, discern and pray © 2019 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com here again, rears its splendid vocation to matrimony, life is about it. Then let the rule free head. If we want to enter into unpredictable in a lot of ways. you as it shapes your life. WOO, from page 12 the life in Christ, we need to Therefore, the best way to start They could not and would not practice this reordering so that is in general. What a rule does mistakes at recitals, I did so rec- let the Good News go silent, and our hearts are made ready for is spell out the most important ognizing that it was not a perfor- they have their action plans to God’s work. This is where a rule aspects of your life so that all mance, but a prayer. show it. comes in. It is a tool intended to other decisions are made based Mark Hellinger is a seminarian Later in the day, we gathered Later in the week, a colleague draw us to Christ by drawing us on the essential aspects of your of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- at a Faith in Indiana assembly in his early 40s shared with me out of ourselves. What is a rule? life. So start there. Here’s a sug- South Bend. He is studying to urge elected officials to seek his great joy in his upcoming A rule of life is simple, it is a gested list to begin with: at Pontifical North American treatment and police training, marriage to a woman who is set of expectations that one lives 1) Our family/I will go to Mass College in Rome. instead of incarceration, for beautiful both inside and out. addicted and mentally ill offend- For their wedding, they would ers. The auditorium at the Sinai like to set up a nonprofit founda- Synagogue overflowed with tion so that gifts can be used for supporters from all faiths, races others as their blessings already and ethnicities: God’s family in overflow. attendance. All these just in one week! On the following Wednesday, Easter presents the call to I spoke at the gathering of 800 move forward with renewed people from all the parishes of imagination that places God in the Diocese of Camden, New our future: our reason for hope. Jersey. It was the culmination Saint of the Week of one year of reflection and planning under the banner, “Living as Missionary Disciples.” There was much spirit as people Benedict Joseph Labre raised the roof and celebrated in Carolyn Woo is the distinguished full voice and rhythm with an president’s fellow for global devel- 1748-1783 African-American gospel choir. opment at Purdue University. Feast April 16

YOUR NEWS. WHEREVER YOU ARE. Born in France the eldest of 15 children of a prosperous shopkeeper, Benedict tried unsuccessfully to join a religious order. He was rejected as too young, too delicate and too eccentric. After a pilgrimage on foot to Rome around 1770, he spent several years wandering among Western Europe’s Catholic shrines, begging as he went. From 1774 on, he stayed in Rome, spending his days praying in churches and his nights in the GET THE FREE DIGITAL EDITION ruins of the Colosseum. The Roman people esteemed this mendicant pilgrim, whose health finally failed, as TodaysCatholic.org/Subscribe a “new St. Francis.” 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 14, 2019 ‘The Best of Enemies’

BY JOHN MULDERIG the future of the city’s still- segregated educational system. A damaging fire at a black school NEW YORK (CNS) — “The Best has brought the issue to a head of Enemies” (STX) is an appeal- and Bill Riddick (Babou Ceesay), ing fact-based drama that an expert in mediation, has been promotes humane values and brought in to try to achieve con- Gospel-guided behavior. On that sensus. basis, many parents may con- He sets up a series of meet- sider it a rewarding film for older ings collectively called a charette, teens, the inclusion of some at the end of which a panel mature material notwithstand- made up of an equal number of ing. blacks and whites will vote on Set in 1971 Durham, North whether to maintain the status Carolina, writer-director Robin quo. As the process unfolds, Ann Bissell’s adaptation of Osha Gray and C.P. gain insights into each Davidson’s 1996 book — sub- other’s lives and characters. titled “Race and Redemption in C.P. begins to question his the New South” — traces the racist views — which are based, evolving relationship between in part at least, on the fact that no-nonsense civil rights activist he has always avoided hav- Ann Atwater (Taraji P. Henson) ing any dealings with African and C.P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell), Americans. The gas station he the head of the local Ku Klux owns, for example, will not serve Klan. black customers. The two, who initially want For her part, fiery Ann comes nothing to do with each other, to see that C.P. is not entirely are forced to spend time together evil. In fact, in some respects, as leading participants in an he’s quite vulnerable. arbitration process deciding This is particularly true with CNS photo/STXfilms Sam Rockwell, Babou Ceesay and Taraji P. Henson star in a scene from the movie “The Best of Enemies.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents

DIOCESE OF strongly cautioned. FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND regard to one of his three sons, his outlook. His gradual change The film contains some non- a developmentally disabled lad of heart, which will ultimately graphic violence, including gun- confined to a home for whom have very positive consequences, play and the threat of rape, an C.P. cannot afford the kind of also is encouraged by his sen- act of sexual aggression, a few NOW HIRING care he would like. Ann, who sible wife, Mary (Anne Heche). uses of profanity and of crude SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS carries a Bible with her and says Bissell evokes strong perfor- and crass language and racial grace before each meal, inter- mances from his fine cast and slurs. The Catholic News Service The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is currently seeking venes with a friend on the staff his picture’s themes of reconcilia- classification is A-III — adults. candidates for the position of Superintendent of Catholic of the facility where the boy lives tion and equal dignity for all will The Motion Picture Association Schools. Catholic Schools are a ministry of the Church, and this to bring about an improvement be on target for believing mov- of America rating is PG-13 — position works with the Bishop and the Secretary for Catholic in his situation. iegoers. The story he tells might parents strongly cautioned. Some Education to ensure the integration of faith and life, reverence Though C.P. at first reacts to seem pat if it were not derived material may be inappropriate for truth, growth in virtue, formation in Christian discipleship, this thoughtful gesture with dis- from real events. As it is, viewers for children under 13. and commitment to prayer. The superintendent oversees the dain, not wanting to be indebted can come away from “The Best formation of 13,000 students in 39 elementary school and 4 high to Ann in any way, in the long of Enemies” hopeful, despite the John Mulderig is on the staff schools in Northern Indiana. term it becomes an important many fraught and contentious of Catholic News Service. turning point in the evolution of circumstances of our own era. Qualifications for interested candidates include the following: • Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the girlfriend (Eva Green). Director origin story begins with an Church with a working knowledge of Church Doctrine, Tim Burton brings visual flair to enjoyable overlay of comedy as Law, and Organization. MOVIE screenwriter Ehren Kruger’s story the protagonist and his physi- • Strong and Proven Commitment to Catholic Identity but the impression it leaves is cally challenged best friend (Jack • Indiana School Administrator’s and/or Indiana CAPSULES less than lasting while constant Dylan Grazer) marvel at his abil- Superintendent’s License peril, the mistreatment of ani- ity to shoot electricity from his • Five years of Administrative/Superintendent experience mals and several sad plot devel- hands and perform similar nifty • Familiar with curricular models and current trends in NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are opments make this too chal- stunts. Family life is exalted lenging for little kids. Characters over egotistical self-reliance as Catholic education capsule reviews by the Office for Film • Have strong organizational, verbal, and written in danger, cruelty to animals. Angel’s character learns to use communication skills with the ability to collaborate at all & Broadcasting of the U.S. Conference of The Catholic News Service clas- his gifts responsibly, and view- levels of the Catholic Schools. sification is A-II —­ adults and ers of faith will appreciate brief Catholic Bishops. adolescents. The Motion Picture scenes of prayer and an implicitly For information and application contact: Association of America rating pro-life message about the digni- “Dumbo” (Disney) is PG — parental guidance sug- ty of the disabled. Some mischief Stephanie Howe, Personnel Assistant Lush but insubstantial live- P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801 gested. Some material may not enabled by the main character’s action reimagining of the 1941 be suitable for children. grown-up guise, however, makes 260-422-4611 ext. 3335 animated classic, set in 1919, this questionable fare even Email: [email protected] in which the young elephant of “Shazam!” (Warner Bros.) for older teens. Much stylized the title becomes a pawn in a Endowed by a wizard (Djimon violence with a few gruesome or visit struggle to profit from the fact Hounsou) with the ability to sights, underage drinking, brief www.diocesefwsb.org/Administrative-Application that his outsized ears enable transform himself, by dint of the sexual humor, some of it involv- him to fly. Out to protect him titular exclamation, into a super- ing a strip club, at least one use are a wounded and recently wid- hero with the body of an adult of profanity and a milder oath, DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS – APRIL 24, 2019 owed World War I veteran (Colin (Zachary Levi), a 14-year-old about a dozen crude and crass Farrell), his two children (Nico foster child (Asher Angel) does terms. The Catholic News Service Parker and Finley Hobbins) and battle with a formidable villain classification is A-III — adults. the manager (Danny DeVito) of (Mark Strong) who wants the The Motion Picture Association the circus for which he works. lad to surrender his newfound of America rating is PG-13 — The owner (Michael Keaton) of a powers to him. Though it eventu- parents strongly cautioned. Some lavish amusement park has more ally becomes almost exclusively material may be inappropriate devious ideas which are not nec- an action picture, director David for children under 13. essarily shared by his amiable F. Sandberg’s DC Comics-based April 14, 2019 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE Angola Fort Wayne William Stauffacher, Michael J. Bragg, 74, Patricia Frost, 70, St. Jr., 69, St. Bavo hat s appening St. Anthony of Padua Charles Borromeo W ’ H ? South Bend Jacquelyn T. Wooley, Mary Farmer, 94, Joseph Vance, 94, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. View 64, St. Anthony of St. Charles Borromeo Holy Cross Padua more Catholic events and submit new ones at www.todayscatholic.org/event. For additional list- Ricky Martin, 66, Mary Beth McCarthy, ings of that event, please call the advertising sales staff at 260-399-1449 to purchase space. Bremen St. Vincent de Paul 64, Holy Cross Paul Winslow, 82, Andrew Strite, 23, Georgianne Whelan, St. Dominic St. Hedwig Rosary Society bake sale from 8:30-10 p.m., modeled after to noon. Bag sale on Saturday. St. Vincent de Paul 65, Holy Cross Bristol SOUTH BEND — The Rosary traditional Catholic liturgies for Granger Florence Bilinski, 95, Society of St. Hedwig and St. Holy Week. The candle-lit devo- Joyce Chapman, 88, St. Vincent de Paul widows’ retreat Sue Scofield, 81, Holy Cross Patrick is having a Palm Sunday tion features hymns, readings FORT WAYNE —­ St. Vincent de St. Mary/Annunciation St. Pius X bake sale April 13-14 at St. and psalms in English, as well Paul Parish widows’ grief sup- Theresa Liwosz, 92, Jerry Edman, 75, St. Hedwig Memorial Center, 331 as chant and polyphony sung by port group, Safe Harbor, will host Johnathan Hamby, 39, Holy Cross S. Scott St. It will be held before the choir in Latin. Mary/Annunciation a widows’ retreat on Saturday, St. Pius X and after 4 p.m. Mass at St. April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Donald Beitler, 87, Decatur Hedwig, after 9 a.m. Sunday Tenebrae at St. Vincent de Paul the parish, 1502 E Wallen Rd. 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260.426.2044 | 3500 Lake Avenue | www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com 16 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C April 14, 2019 Semuhungu and Iradukunda, RWANDANS, from page 1 about 300 Rwandans — sur- vivors and descendants of A senior at Marian High survivors, Catholic and other- School, Iradukunda experienced wise — live in Michiana. Most more survivor guilt in 2017, years they hold a “walk to when his mother and another remember” in downtown South passenger died as the result of Bend; the theme for the walk an auto accident. The Rwandan is “Kwibuka,” which means community gathered around “Remember.” and supported his family for This year they will gather a week afterward. On the way April 26-27 for the 25th home from the cemetery, “Auntie Commemoration of the 1994 Immaculee” brought him to the Genocide Against the Tutsi, adoration chapel of the Sisters which includes an all-day sym- of St. Francis in Mishawaka. He posium on Friday and an exhibit returned there again and again, of images at the University of eventually deciding he was being Notre Dame’s McKenna Hall called to become Catholic. The on Saturday. The symposium youth group at St. Therese, Little will examine the past, present Flower Parish and Sister Marie and future: how the genocide Morgan, OSF, at Marian High happened, how rebuilding is School where he attended, were possible and how future genera- important in this process. He tions, with the help of God, can was baptized earlier this year, in make sure genocide never occurs February, and confirmed during again. The organizers urge Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ pasto- everyone, from high school stu- ral visit to the school the same dents to scholars, to participate. month. For details, go to http://racofmid- In addition to Songa, west.org/. Provided by Immaculee Songa Survivors hold a Walk for Remembrance in South Bend in 2017. Rwandan refugees from across the Midwest will gather there again April 26-27 for events commemorating the 25th anniversary of the deaths of more than 1 million Rwandan people during a campaign of genocide in the African country. Parishes-in-Need grants approved FORT WAYNE — The Annual refurbishment Bishop’s Appeal of the Diocese of St. Mary, Huntington — Fort Wayne-South Bend includes $7,515 to replace the kitchen a funding program to assist less floor for the school affluent parishes. A Parishes- in-Need Fund Committee met South Bend recently to review parish requests for financial assistance with Holy Cross — $7,798 for new church projects, and recommend- fire alarm panel for the school ed a total of $201,718 be granted St. Adalbert — $30,000 for to 14 parishes for 16 essential repairs to masonry on the church projects — enabling them to St. Anthony de Padua — arrive at a more stable exis- $22,000 to complete replacement tence. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of school roof approved the grants. St. John the Baptist — Because the diocese cannot $15,000 to repair roof on the meet every request submitted by school St. Patrick — $22,000 for bell the parishes, the nature of each ST. MICHAEL, PLYMOUTH request is carefully considered tower masonry repairs in light of the total needs and financial resources of the parish, This year’s disbursements and South Bend area as well as the other parishes in the primary parish projects are: the diocese requesting funding St. Michael, Plymouth — assistance. If all or part of a Fort Wayne $6,500 to renovate and repair request cannot be met, often the bathrooms in church basement committee will recommend the Cathedral of the Immaculate parish apply to another fund or Conception — $10,000 subsidy financial resource in the diocese to help Burmese students attend or community, or seek other Catholic schools alternatives. Queen of Angels — $15,905 Some funds usually remain in to replace school fluorescent the account for use throughout lighting with LED the year by parishes when a new St. Henry — $6,500 to reseal need arises. If all the money is asphalt parking lots; $5,000 for not used in 2019, it will be car- concrete repair to walkways and ried over and allocated to next rectory driveway; and $5,000 to year’s Parishes-in-Need fund. paint, seal and caulk exterior “Hopefully, this money will St. Joseph — $20,000 for strengthen these parishes finan- heating and cooling units for the cially, increase their outreach school and improve their ability to St. Joseph - Hessen Cassel — do the work of Christ,” Bishop $8,500 to install loop system for Rhoades has said of Parishes-in- people with hearing aids Need grants in the past. This year’s allocation of Fort Wayne area Parishes-in-Need funding Peter Ringenberg brings the amount granted to St. John the Baptist, New Armel Iradukunda, the son of Rwandan genocide survivors and a student at $6,639,515 from the Annual Haven — $5,000 to replace old Marian High School, Mishawaka, accepted the invitation to come to know Bishop’s Appeal to parishes in doors God more intimately through the sacraments, converting to Catholicism and need during the 32 years of the St. Mary of the Assumption, receiving the sacraments of initiation in February. Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Avilla — $15,000 for parking lot ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, NEW HAVEN