Serving the of Fort Wayne-South Bend May 13, 2018 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 92 No. 19 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLIC.org University of Saint Francis grads Mother’s Day Embracing spiritual sent out to ‘bear fruit’ motherhood in all its forms BY JEANNIE EWING Page 16 esus … gives us a mis- sion. He sends us.” The “Jwords of Kevin C. Rhoades’ homily at the University Love is work of Saint Francis baccalaureate Mass May 5 resounded to gradu- But it’s work that brings joy, ates in all professions. “I’d like pope says at to suggest that our graduates also think today of their being Page 6 chosen and sent forth by . … Graduates, this is what we celebrate especially at this Mass, Meet the deacon the Lord sending you to go forth and bear fruit.” candidates Later that day, commence- ment speaker and Allen County José Arroyo, Daniel Niezer Health Commissioner Dr. to be ordained May 19 Deborah McMahan addressed students with a similar message. Page 8 “Wrap yourself in the power of the Holy Spirit, run into the future, and live a life that mat- ters,” she said. An native, McMahan said she understands Share the Journey well the responsibility of living out her God-given mission on a Angola mother escapes daily basis. She shared a story danger abroad and in U.S. about treating a Burmese immi- grant who was frightened upon Page 11 Provided by the University of Saint Francis University of Saint Francis graduates celebrate outside of the Allen Country War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, fol- USF, page 2 lowing commencement ceremonies May 5. Pentecost Collection for Seminarian Education May 20

BY JEFF BOETTICHER seminarians can expect to receive their first pastorate within two or three years of their ordination to he Diocese of Fort Wayne- the priesthood. South Bend, like nearly This dramatic shortening of Tevery diocese in the country, the learning curve brought about assumes financial responsibility a critical need to provide more for the preparation of at parish-life experiences to these a major seminary. This finan- men during their seminary years. cial commitment includes tuition, As a result, rather than asking room and board, health insur- them to work during the sum- ance, travel and living expenses. mers to provide for their annual Years ago, before the full living expenses — which was impact of the shortage also done years ago — seminar- began to be felt, it was not at all ians are instead placed in unpaid uncommon for a priest to spend summer internships at 10 to 20 years or more prepar- across the diocese and provided a ing for his first assignment as monthly stipend. a pastor, by serving as a paro- For many years, the expenses chial vicar (assistant to the pas- related to the education of priests tor) under the tutelage of three were fully covered by the sup- or four different pastors. The new port received during the Annual priests benefitted from watch- Bishop’s Appeal. But the contin- ing the more-experienced priests ued growth of vocations to the exercise both their priestly min- priesthood in the Diocese of Fort istry and pastoral responsibili- ties. Today, however, nearly all PENTECOST, page 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 13, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC USF, from page 1 receiving a grave health diagno- Official newspaper of the sis and having no one in whom Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend she could find consolation. P.O. Box 11169 “In that moment, I sent a Fort Wayne, IN 46856 simple prayer upward … to help me find the right words to edu- PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cate her and comfort but without false hope,” McMahan shared. As a result, she was able to calm down the patient and speak to Editorial Department her with clarity and honesty. PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin Stunned, the woman “had the PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan most beautiful expression on her BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger face” and touched McMahan’s NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber hand as a gesture of gratitude. Shortly thereafter, McMahan said, she was reflecting on this Business Department incident while on vacation in BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka Florida. She recalled a moment BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank of epiphany, in which it seemed [email protected] the Holy Spirit revealed to her that He had given her the consol- Advertising Sales ing words to speak — and that Jackie Parker the Burmese woman, in turn, saw Jesus through McMahan and Photos provided by the University of Saint Francis [email protected] received the fruit of peace. University of Saint Francis graduate and World War II veteran Robert Heiny, Fort Wayne, smiles after receiving an Bishop Rhoades also sug- Website: www.todayscatholic.org gested to the students that they honorary degree for service to his country and the Catholic during commencement ceremonies May 5 at the 260-456-2824 try to live a life rooted in the true Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. vine, so that they can bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit in their my ordinary life Heiny as examples of trans- lives — including that of peace. deserves this over- forming their local community Published weekly except second whelming honor,” through service and charity, Sunday of January; and every other “He is calling you to step out of yourselves and towards others. he said, “but I’m there seemed to be great hope week from the third Sunday in June totally blessed that that this generation of graduates through the second Sunday of And the Lord expects fruit from so many of my fam- will be inspired to do likewise. September by the Diocese of Fort us … If we conform our wills to Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., the will of Jesus our friend, love ily and friends are The University of Saint P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. will be the fruit,” he said. able to celebrate this Francis granted a total of 652 Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, He urged the graduates not honor with me in diplomas to graduates this year, IN, and additional mailing office. to follow the cultural trends or person.” At 95 years ranging from Associate of Arts adopt the societal mindset that of age, Heiny also to Master of Science and Master POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: the acquisition of material pos- said he feels proud of Business Administration Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort sessions is the highest good. to call USF his alma degrees. 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Tippmann has founded three local compa- nies: Interstate Warehousing, Tippmann Construction and Tippmann Properties. He also began the Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation in honor of his moth- er, with a mission to “promote pro-life initiatives, encourage Christian education and ideals in Find us on Facebook both youth and adults, as well as www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB to support efforts to relieve the suffering of the poor and others Follow us on Twitter in need.” @diocesefwsb Heiny, a World War II Army veteran, has dedicated his life Follow us on Instagram not only to the service of his @diocesefwsb country but also to his family and the . A native Download the app of Fort Wayne, he volunteered in App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic a local soup kitchen for years, is a retired small business owner and a devoted father and grand- President Sister M. Elise Kriss stands with four of the six University of Saint Francis valedictorians from the Class of father. “I don’t really feel that 2018. From left are Shelby Richardson, Courtney Albers, Sister Elise, Rachel Bertsch and Mackenzie McDorman. May 13, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Central African cardinal warns against revenge after church attack

BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — A cardinal in the Central African Republic warned against revenge after a priest and at least 24 lay Public schedule of Bishop Catholics were killed during a gun and grenade attack on a Kevin C. Rhoades Mass in the country’s capital. “For decades now, what have Sunday, May 13: 2 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Pius X we done with our country: coups Church, Granger d’etat, mutinies, repeated rebel- Tuesday, May 15: 3 p.m. — Meeting of Indiana , lions?” said Cardinal Dieudonne Indianapolis Nzapalainga, president of the Wednesday, May 16: 9 a.m. — Meeting of Indiana Catholic bishops’ conference. Conference, Indianapolis “We see the result in deaths, Wednesday, May 16: 6 p.m. — Prayer Service and Reception for scenes of pillage and acts of Seminarians and Donors, St. Mary, Mother of God Church, destruction. But behind these Fort Wayne events, I ask myself if there’s Friday, May 18: 5 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Holy Cross also manipulation and instru- College, Notre Dame mentalization, a wish to divide Saturday, May 19: 11 a.m. — Diaconate Ordination, of the country and a hidden agen- the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne da.” Saturday, May 19: 5 p.m. — Commencement Mass for University Cardinal Nzapalainga spoke of Notre Dame, Purcell Pavilion, May 2, the day after an attack on Our Lady of Fatima Church, close to Bangui’s mostly Muslim PK5 neighborhood. After the attack, a mosque was burned. The cardinal appealed to the government and U.N. peacekeep- ing forces to “throw light” on the atrocity and ensure justice was done, but added that local Catholics should also resist the urge to retaliate. “The whole Christian com- munity, not just in our country, CNS/Paul Haring has been plunged into mourning, Cardinal Dieudonne Nzapalainga of Bangui, Central African Republic, is after brothers and sisters who seen at the Vatican Nov. 19, 2016. In early May, the cardinal warned against All are invited! came here for Mass encoun- revenge after a priest and at least 24 lay Catholics were killed during a gun tered suffering, injury and and grenade attack on a Mass in the country’s capital. death instead,” said Cardinal Nzapalainga. “It’s at most dif- ficult moments like this that forces to arrest a militia leader He added that five assailants true heroes arise and find the from PK5 on a nearby street. had shot at the congregation strength to propose an alterna- It added that the priest’s body with Kalashnikov rifles and tive, saying no to the evil of vio- had been carried toward the thrown two grenades, one of residence of President Faustin- which killed Msgr. Toungoumale- lence, barbarism and destruction, PENTECOST, from page 1 round; as such, contributions to and choosing the good of love, Archange Touadera by a “large, Baba close to the pulpit. the seminarian support fund can forgiveness and reconciliation.” angry crowd,” which was dis- Carmelite Father Federico Wayne-South Bend — a blessing be made anytime throughout the Dozens of Catholics were persed after it destroyed the Trinchero described the dead from God, to be sure — coupled year. injured in the attack on the mosque in Bangui’s Lakouanga priest as “well known, esteemed with the rising costs of seminary The growth of the Pentecost church, which district. and loved by the people,” adding tuition, has pushed traditional Collection will allow the diocese was packed U.N. troops that he had sheltered large num- diocesan resources to their limits. to continue to attract outstand- with 1,500 remained on bers of refugees of various faiths The diocese has 33 seminar- ing applicants and give them the people for Mass alert May 3 at his church during the Central ians studying for the priest- best training and education pos- on the feast of against fur- African conflict. hood – 15 more men than it sible, equipping them well for a St Joseph. “It’s at most difficult moments ther violence, A previous attack on Our Lady had in 2010. These vocations lifetime of service. The future of A researcher while Touadera of Fatima Church in May 2014 are an incredible , and it is the diocese rests on its priests, for Human like this that true heroes arise declared two left 18 Catholics, including a the responsibility of the diocese who serve as shepherds, admin- Rights Watch days of mourn- priest, dead. to meet the costs of educating istrators, counselors and teachers told The New ing and vis- Cardinal Nzapalainga rejected and housing these young men. for all. It is vitally important that York Times and find the strength to ited Cardinal suggestions the conflict had a During the past decade, the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South that roughly 75 Nzapalainga to religious dimension and said annual cost to educate a semi- Bend continue developing men percent of the propose an alternative ...” convey condo- Christians and Muslims were narian has increased threefold. who possess the skills, character Central African lences. now “one people, working arm in Currently, the average annual and commitment to serve in dioc- Republic was Kobine arm” for peace and reconciliation cost to educate one seminarian is esan parishes and the world, as controlled by Layama, the in the country. $47,000, putting the total annu- priests dedicated to Christ. armed groups. CARDINAL DIEUDONNE NZAPALAINGA country’s “Claims of a confessional cri- al need for seminarian education Contributions to the Pentecost He said vio- chief imam, sis are instrumental and manip- in the diocese at more than $1.5 Collection for Seminarian lence had been condemned ulatory, an attempt to divide million. Education can be made at any increasing the attack as people — we must be careful not It is critical to the future of parish on Pentecost Sunday, May since February, an attempt to to fall into this snare,” the cardi- the diocese that parishioners, 20, or throughout the year by largely because disrupt “peace, nal told journalists. as they are able, support these visiting www.diocesefwsb.org/ earlier peace social cohesion “No imam has appeared at courageous young men as they Diocesan-Donations. of all efforts failed to disarm militia and coexistence.” the front with arms, and no discern their call to religious life. sizes are needed and very much groups. Serge Benda, archdiocesan priest has held a weapon, so The most direct way to do this appreciated. Radio France International youth coordinator who was at how can this be confessional? is through prayers and contribu- named the dead priest as Msgr. the Mass, told the France24 TV Instead, people have come here, tions to the Pentecost Collection Albert Toungoumale-Baba, from network the attack had occurred thrown grenades and opened for Seminarian Education. Jeff Boetticher is director of the the neighboring St. Mathias after the Gospel reading, fol- fire. We now need to find these Although this special collection Secretariat for Stewardship and Parish, and said the incident lowing an exchange of fire with people, so they’ll answer for their takes place only once each year, Development for the Diocese of followed an attempt by security police outside the church. deeds.” on Pentecost, the need is year- Fort Wayne-South Bend. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 13, 2018

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The hosts, even See to the United Nations, said some people who are afraid of if poor, are bound to share with faith-based organizations pro- migrants or refugees have had migrants. vide “much of the infrastructure very little personal encounter Gijun Sugitani said global for immediate and long-term with them. They do not even networks connect religious lead- hospitality and accommodation, know the people they fear. By ers in countries of origin and defend the rights and dignity meeting them, touching their countries of destination. They of refugees and migrants inde- wounds, listening to their sto- should be used for the protection pendent of legal status, ensure ries and dreams, we might see of refugees and the promotion through education, professional ourselves in them. They are not of interfaith dialogue to ease and social inclusion that they are strangers. 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BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN tive branch, of complying with a series of prayers, led first by religious liberty protections and Vice President Mike Pence, who laity in Church decisions would ensure that faith-based also told the crowd that he and WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front organizations have “equal the president frequently have BY CINDY WOODEN from their participation in the of a small crowd of cabinet access to government funding people telling them: “We’re pray- various expressions of the life members and religious leaders and equal right to exercise their ing for you.” and mission of the ecclesial at the White House Rose Garden deeply held beliefs.” He said the Bible “tells us to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The community, in popular piety May 3, President Donald Trump The initiative will be led by the persevere in prayer” and noted Catholic Church needs to seek and in pastoral work as whole, announced, and then signed, newly created position of adviser that the American people do this the input, commitment and as well as from their spe- an executive order giving faith- to the White House Faith and every day and would do this talents of all of its members cific competence in the various based groups a stronger voice in Opportunity Initiative and will in a particular way during the if it is to be truly catholic spheres of cultural and social the federal government. be supported by community and National Day of Prayer when and to evangelize effectively, life.” “It’s a great day,” he said faith leaders outside of the federal many would “bow a head or bend said a new document from Any process of Church dis- after signing the order and pass- government. It will have designat- a knee” to pray for the nation. the International Theological cernment, the theologians ing out pens to religious leaders ed liaisons from executive depart- Pence told the crowd that Commission. wrote, should begin with a con- who surrounded him outside ments and federal agencies. “believers of every background Pope Francis has called for sultation of the laity and for on the spring morning for the A faith-based office is not new have a champion in President the Church to be “synodal,” that to be effective, laymen and National Day of Prayer event. to the White House. Previous Trump,” and he reminded them which does not just mean laywomen must be given more No details about the order administrations, including those of Trump’s executive order holding regular meetings of opportunities for education were given at the ceremony, but of Presidents Barack Obama and signed a year ago, also in a Rose the world Synod of Bishops, in the faith and more spaces religious leaders were reminded George W. Bush, had similar Garden ceremony, which he said but constantly finding ways in the Church where they can of the work they do in caring for offices. assured people of faith that “no to live and work in the world learn to express themselves. those in need and were assured by Jonathan Reyes, Assistant one would be penalized for their with a greater sense of the Greater effectiveness also the president that their religious General Secretary for Integral religious beliefs.” value of the prayers, experience requires overcoming “a clerical freedom would continue to be pro- Human Development for the U.S. Washington Cardinal Donald and advice of everyone in the mentality that risks keeping tected by the federal government. Conference of Catholic Bishops, W. Wuerl, one of several faith Church — including laypeople, them at the margins of church A White House document said his department looks for- leaders to deliver a prayer from the document said. life,” the document said. posted online after the order was ward to working with the White a podium on the White House “Synodality in the Life and Calling for “conversion for a signed said its purpose was to House on this initiative and lawn, prayed that people would Mission of the Church” was renewed synodality,” the docu- ensure that faith-based and com- hopes it will “continue to have have the grace to stay close to published in early May with ment emphasized the need for munity organizations “have strong the freedom and the space to God and one another. He also the approval of Archbishop all Church members to be better advocates” in the White House serve the least of these, as the prayed for government leaders Luis Ladaria, of the educated in “the spirituality of and the federal government. Gospel mandates.” and for believers to have the Congregation for the Doctrine communion and the practice of It said the “White House “Overcoming poverty and strength and courage to stand up of the Faith, and the authoriza- listening, dialogue and commu- Faith and Opportunity Initiative” challenging other social prob- for their faith. tion of Pope Francis. nal discernment.” would provide recommendations lems like the opioid crisis takes Trump said prayer has “forged The International Without a conversion of on programs and policies where all hands on deck,” he said in the identity of this nation” and Theological Commission is a hearts and minds, it said, the faith-based and community a May 4 statement, adding that has also sustained it. board of theologians, appointed existing structures of synodal- organizations could partner with faith communities have collabo- He told the group that the by the pope, who advise the ity will be “simple masks with- the government to “deliver more rated with government partners new office was a necessary step doctrinal congregation. out heart or a face.” effective solutions to poverty.” in this country at the federal, because in solving many of The new document explored Because the Holy Spirit It also pointed out that the state, and local levels for a very today’s problems and challenges, Pope Francis’ frequent calls works within all the baptized, new office would enable the long time.” “faith is more powerful than for the Church to be “synodal” it said, “the renewal of the syn- Trump administration to know The May 3 ceremony to government and nothing is more or characterized by “walking odal life of the church requires of failures, within the execu- announce this office began with powerful than God.” together” as the pilgrim people activating processes of consul- of God. tation with the whole People The theologians said a syn- of God,” including laymen and odal attitude and way of being laywomen. 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He said a.m. May 4 to relive the arrival of the tolling of the bells will “haunt the image from Mexico in 1618 the perpetrators of violence and with the third mission of the killing to remember their victims, Augustinian Recollects. Several never to forget them,” reported streets in Manila were closed to ucanews.com. “The bells beckon give way to the “Salubong” and us to remember the dead ... and “Traslacion,” literally the “meet- to ask God to remember them,” ing” and “transfer,” respectively, said a statement from the car- of the image from the Bay of dinal. Ucanews.com reported a Manila to the Minor Basilica of Catholic priest and a broadcast San Sebastian in Manila’s Quiapo journalist were the most recent district. The procession passed victims of assassinations. Father through the district to “meet” Mark Ventura was shot to death the image of the after celebrating Mass in Cagayan at the basilica. Teary-eyed devo- province April 29. Cardinal Tagle tees sang and offered prayers invited the faithful “to pause, during the re-enactment of the remember and pray” for Father historic arrival of Mary’s image Ventura, the second priest to in the city. The meeting of the be killed in four months. In images was iconic because aside December, Father Marcelito Paez from simulating the moment was shot dead in the province of when Jesus meets Mary as He Nueva Ecija. “It’s sad that a priest carries the cross to His crucifix- was killed ... and even if he’s not ion, it served to reconnect two a priest, a person. Isn’t he a gift statues that had the same origin. from God? Is it that easy nowa- Ysabel de Dios, a tour guide at days to just kill and throw some- the basilica, said both images one away?” asked Cardinal Tagle. were brought by the Augustinian Recollects from Mexico and were Pope praises retired stored in the same church. Pope Benedict’s Congo bishop writings on faith and highlights hunger, CNS photo/Paul Haring politics illness among Catholic (CNS) — Visiting Blessed Sacrament Parish in the Rome suburb of Tor de’ Schiavi VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For more than 50 years, the writings of clergy May 6, Pope Francis celebrated Mass, focusing on the day’s Gospel reading about “remain- retired Pope Benedict XVI on the OXFORD, England (CNS) — A ing” in Jesus’ love and on how parishioners were living that out or could undermine it. relationship between faith and Catholic bishop from the Republic politics have insisted that the of Congo lamented that persis- “Love isn’t playing violins, violins, all romantic,” the pope said in his homily. “No. Love is measure of human freedom is tent corruption and poverty have work.” But that work is not drudgery, he said. It brings joy. the extent to which each person left many of priests hungry and acknowledges being dependent ill while the country’s wealth on the love of God, Pope Francis remains dominated by a “hand- wrote. The future pope’s “direct ful of the rich and powerful.” experience of Nazi totalitarian- House, but he now decided that sible,” the German bishops were ism led him from the time he Bishop Bienvenu Manamika Speaker Paul Ryan “a protracted fight over such an told, according to a Vatican state- Bafouakouahou of Dolisie said was a young academic to reflect important post” would not be ment. The pope had invited six on the limits of obedience to the the Church in the violence-torn gives House chaplain good for the body and so he German bishops and the general country faces “challenges from state in favor of the freedom of his job back accepted the priest’s letter and secretary of the bishops’ confer- obedience to God,” Pope Francis syncretism, Protestant sects and decided he could remain in his ence to Rome for a May 3 meet- Islam, but above all from dis- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jesuit commented in the preface to a position. Ryan, who is Catholic, ing with top officials from the new book. “Liberating Freedom: ease. Only two of our , Father Patrick Conroy, chaplain for was expected to meet with Father Congregation for the Doctrine of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire, the U.S. House of Representatives Faith and Politics in the Third Conroy May 8 when the House the Faith, the Pontifical Council Millennium” is a collection of can pay their priests appropri- who said he had been forced reconvened. for Promoting Christian Unity ately while others struggle,” he to resign, was reinstated to his essays written over the course of and the Pontifical Council for several decades, including dur- explained in an interview with post by House Speaker Paul Ryan Legislative Texts. In February, the Aid to the Church in Need. “In my May 3. The priest was reinstated Pope asks German ing Pope Benedict’s eight years Vatican statement said, “more as pope. It is scheduled to be own, the first concern is to ensure after a letter he wrote to Ryan, than three-quarters of the mem- priests get enough food. But if R-Wisconsin, became public. In bishops to try to published in Italian by Cantagalli bers” of the German bishops’ in May 11. The website Vatican they have serious health prob- the letter, Father Conroy said he find unanimity on conference approved a “pastoral lems, I have no idea what we do.” wished to retract his resignation Insider posted Pope Francis’ pref- handbook titled, ‘Walking with ace May 6 and Vatican News The diocese lacked clean drinking letter and continue working dur- Communion question Christ — In the Footsteps of Unity: water and local adults and chil- ing this Congress “and beyond. posted an English translation the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Mixed Marriages and Common dren at the Catholic school rou- I have never been disciplined, next day. Pope Francis said that Francis asked the bishops of Participation in the .’” tinely died from waterborne ill- nor reprimanded, nor have I ever when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Germany to continue working However, the Vatican said, “a not nesses, the bishop said. Further, heard a complaint about my min- worked alongside St. John Paul together to find broader consen- insignificant number” of bishops, he added, poverty had worsened istry during my time as House II, “he elaborated and proposed a sus on guidelines for allowing a including seven who head dio- because of a decline in oil prices Chaplain,” his letter said. He also Christian vision of human rights Protestant married to a Catholic ceses, could not give their assent and widespread corruption and mentioned displeasure that Ryan capable of questioning on a the- to receive the Eucharist. “Pope to the document. “These seven public hospital employees had hadn’t spoken to him directly oretical and practical level the Francis appreciates the ecumeni- turned to the Congregation for been on strike for months over but had his chief of staff ask for totalitarian claim of the Marxist cal commitment of the German the Doctrine of the Faith, the government failure to “subsidize his resignation. In a statement, state and the atheist ideology on bishops and asks them to find, in Pontifical Council for Promoting basic medicines.” Ryan said his original decision which it was based.” a spirit of ecclesial communion, Christian Unity and the Pontifical was made with what he thought a result as unanimously as pos- Council for Legislative Texts.” was in the best interest of the May 13, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 successors affirming the teach- ings of Humanae Vitae. Also president retires included are selections from the 1968 U.S. Catholic bishops’ state- DONALDSON — Dr. Ken Zirkle, ment, “Human Life in Our Day.” president of Ancilla College, has round the iocese The 50th anniversary edi- announced his retirement effec- A D tion of “Humanae Vitae” can be tive May 14. ordered online at store.usccb.org/ Zirkle has served as presi- humanae-vitae-50th-anniversa- dent of Ancilla College for four ry-edition-p/7-596.htm. years. He leaves behind a campus pleased to offer my gifts and Additional books and resourc- looking much different than it talents in collaboration with the es pertaining to marriage and did when he began. During his leadership and board of Ancilla family life, the Catechism of the tenure, two new residence halls College. We look forward to a Catholic Church, the Vatican, were built as well as a student life great year!” ministry and more can be found center. New programs were added Ancilla Board Chair John by visiting the USCCB’s online including the Autism Program at Chandler noted, “The board of bookstore at https://store.usccb. Ancilla College, an agriculture Ancilla College extends its heart- org/. program and a culinary arts pro- felt gratitude to Dr. Zirkle for gram. his passionate commitment Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society Zirkle said, “I came to Ancilla to the mission of education Choir to sing in support College with the intent of staying in Donaldson. We are pleased of South Bend Catholic one year but God had other plans. that one of our own alums, Dr. The past four years have been the Dvorak, will lead the college and Christian Leadership Award WinnersWorker House most enjoyable and challenging build on a 75-plus-year legacy of SOUTH BEND — The University of my career. I am impressed with service by the Poor Handmaids in of Notre Dame Women’s Liturgical the cooperative spirit and dedica- higher education.” Bishop Luer’s Choir has formed a mutually ben- tion of the staff and faculty to Ancilla College, part of The eficial partnership with Our Lady Ancilla’s mission.” Center at Donaldson, is a lib- of the Road in South Bend, a The board of trustees has eral arts institution of higher drop-in homeless meal and hos- appointed and affirmed Dr. learning sponsored by the Poor pitality located at 744 S Main St. Michele Dvorak, PHJC as the new Handmaids of Jesus Christ. president of Ancilla College. Several choir members volun- Dvorak has ministered in teer their time at Our Lady of the education since 1976 and has a USCCB announces Road throughout the semester. master’s degree in administra- ‘Humanae Vitae’ At 8 p.m. on May 16, the tion and a doctorate in Catholic entire choir, led by Dr. Patrick education leadership. She has anniversary edition Kronner, organist and choral pro- been a teacher and principal in gram director, will provide the Indiana and Illinois and a pro- WASHINGTON — In honor of the liturgical music for a Mass that fessor at Calumet College of St. 50th Anniversary of Blessed Paul will be celebrated in the chapel at Joseph in Whiting, Indiana, where VI’s encyclical letter “Humanae that location. she also held the positions of Vitae” (“Of Human Life”), the On May 18, as a way for choir vice president of academic and U.S. Conference of Catholic members to work toward some- student affairs and director of the Bishops is making available a thing greater for their end-of- education program. For the past special 50th anniversary edition the-year performance, they will five years, she has served as a that includes reflections from suc- also present a benefit concert for member of the Poor Handmaids ceeding popes on the prophetic Our Lady of the Road in the of Jesus Christ leadership team. teaching that honors the spiritual Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Dvorak was serving as the chief and sensory elements found in of Christ. Originally published in ents the practical social implica- the University of Notre Dame operating officer at Ancilla conjugal love. 1968, Blessed PaulL- VI’sR - letter Fr. Andrew Bodzinski, Principal Jim Huth, Emma Ward pro- tions if the document’s conclu- Campus. College before her appointment Recognizing the fullness of motes the whole human person sions — based on the full respect All are invited to attend, enjoy as president. She was born in the marital union as total, faith- in the context of marital love that of the totality of persons — are the talents of the Notre Dame Minneapolis, Minnesota,Father Sol and ful and aexclusive,nus Casey Vocation Society the encycli- respects both the spiritualAshton Everett, Campus Minister Beth Carlin and ignored. Women’s Liturgical Choir and took her first vows as a Poor cal proclaims the path of grace physical dimensions of man and This 50th anniversary edition support Our Lady of the Road’s Handmaid in 1976. and true happiness for married woman. Considering the human includes the full encyclical, with programs for the homeless in Dvorak expressed, “IChristian Leadership Award Winners am couples under the abiding yoke person as a whole, it also pres - excerpts from Blessed Paul VI’s South Bend. Bishop Luer’sChristian Leadership Award winners selected Bishop Dwenger

Photos provided by the Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society LEvery-R - yearFr. Andrew Bodzinski, Principal Jim Huth, Emma Ward the Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society presents awards to two Lsenior-R – studentsFr. Jake Runyon, Principal Jason Schiffli, Megan Shanebrook at each of the Fort Wayne Catholic high schools, Bishop Dwenger and Bishop Luers. The students who are honored are chosen because of their demonstrated devotion to promoting their Catholic faith in the high school setting. In the photo at left, from Bishop Luers High School, are Father AndrewColin Stroud and Campus Minister Jason Garrett Budzinski, principal Jim Huth, students Emma Ward and Ashton Everett Ashton Everett, Campus Minister Beth Carlinand campus minister Beth Carlin. At right, from Bishop Dwenger High School, are Father Jake Runyon, principal Jason Schiffli, students Megan Shanebrook and Colin Stroud and campus minister Jason Garrett.

Bishop Dwenger

L-R – Fr. Jake Runyon, Principal Jason Schiffli, Megan Shanebrook

Colin Stroud and Campus Minister Jason Garrett 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 13, 2018 José Arroyo and Daniel Niezer to be ordained to the diaconate

BY RON BUSCH ground, is a teacher as well. a priest as well worth it. He also Arroyo is the second of four gives credit to various priests boys; his two younger brothers who have served as his spiritual he office of deacon in the are twins. Both are professional directors. Although discerning Catholic Church may be boxers, having participated in and studying to enter the priest- Tdescribed as one of service the 2008 Olympics. hood is a lengthy commitment, in the sacred liturgy and in the Early on, at age 9, although time has not been an issue, ministries of charity; for semi- his parents did not attend Mass he said, as it has gone by very narians José Arroyo and Daniel regularly, they asked if he might quickly. Niezer, it will also be the last big have an “interest in serving the Arroyo has words for some- step toward their ordination to Church.” His immediate reaction one who might be considering a the priesthood next year. was “no,’’ but by age 15 he had religious vocation. His primary On Saturday, May 19, all may begun to take the question more advice is “to trust in the Lord.” accompany the two seminar- seriously. “If you sense such a desire, then ians at their Mass of Ordination Around that time, Arroyo was pray about it and talk to some- to the Sacred Order of the exposed to the Eternal Word one you trust in the Church. As Diaconate, which will take place Television Network. Visiting God calls, do not be afraid. If you at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of seminarians also gave him are called to holiness, then don’t the Immaculate Conception, access to materials regarding the ignore it. God’s grace is freeing Fort Wayne. Recently, Today’s priesthood, and he began to be and liberating.” Catholic had the opportunity to drawn to a closer relationship He shares a special connec- interview the candidates prior to with his Savior. tion with Father Benedict Joseph this milestone. Currently finishing his Groeschel of the Franciscan Arroyo grew up in a Puerto fourth year of , Arroyo Friars of the Renewal in New Rican family that placed high expresses gratitude for the help York City, whom he considers value on education and sports, he received during his forma- a “true man.” Arroyo served at he said. His mother is a physi- tion from professors along the the age of 19 as a caregiver for cal education teacher, and his educational journey. He sees the Father Groeschel following a car father, who has a Navy back- goal and the focus on becoming accident. He also is grateful to Msgr. Emilio Toro, a priest who helped after a devastating 1989

hurricane in Puerto Rico. One of his favorite Bible vers- es is found in Matthew 25 dur- ing the last judgment of Jesus. It is proclaimed that “… whatever you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me,” which brings to Arroyo’s mind the work of Mother Teresa with the poor and sick. Joe Romie Also anxiously anticipating Seminarians José Arroyo, originally of Puerto Rico, and Daniel Niezer, of Fort his ordination to the Sacred Wayne, are looking forward with anticipation to their ordination to the dia- Order of the Diaconate is Niezer, conate May 19 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. a young man who grew up very

The prayers and joy of everyone at JOYFULLY CONGRATULATES St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish are with our Son of Seton José Arroyo & Daniel Niezer Daniel Gerhardt Niezer ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR DIACONATE ORDINATION and his classmate SATURDAY, MAY 19 | 11 A.M. CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. José Emmanuel Arroyo Acevedo and their families, on the occasion of their Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacon God bless you! May 13, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 osé rroyo and aniel iezer to be ordained to the diaconate EAT WELL . MOVE WELL J A D N . THINK WELL BE WELL far from Puerto Rico, right here returned home were filled with Niezer on May 19. While being in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- talks and inspirationwith from Fr. Andrewordained a deacon Budzinski is an impor- Italy PilgrimageSouth Bend. numerous priests in the Fort tant step in the religious journey Adam Osenga D.C. Niezer is the youngest of Wayne area. Niezer remarked of each, both look forward to 4332 Flagstaff Cove Fort Wayne, IN 46815 four children, with an older that there are 10 or so priests in what will still lie ahead, becom- 260-245-0460 and two older sisters. His the area who have been key in ing priests of the diocese. They Catholic upbringing included look forward to being able to www.northeastchirocenter.com membership at St. Elizabeth serve the Catholic Church in Ann Seton Parish in southwest new ways that priestly duties Allen County. will allow them to participate Niezer attended public On Saturday, May 19, the Mass of in once they reach that mile- school and then, like his stone. Being able to witness brother and sisters, went to Ordination to the Sacred Order of the and perform marriage during Bishop Dwenger High School in Masses for couples, celebrat- Mexico: Fort Wayne. He went on to one ing the Mass, hearing confes- year at Wabash College. 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10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 13, 2018 Twentieth anniversary of Christ Child Society of Fort Wayne

BY BARB SIEMINSKI

he Fort Wayne chapter of the National Christ Child TSociety held its annual spring meeting and luncheon May 2 at the Mirro Center, this year with the special focus of celebrating its 20th anniversary. The women’s group, which includes more than 200 mem- bers, implements a hands-on mission: “Where love leads to action.” After a welcome by the group’s president, Dianne Bezdon, and words from emcee Nicholas Ferreri, WANE-TV chief meteorologist, the group’s spiritual advisor, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, gave words of sup- port and an invocation before a buffet luncheon was served. Beth Barrett, National Christ Child Society board vice presi- dent, presented the keynote speech on “Challenging Poverty Intentionally.” The local orga- nization’s vice president, Tina Bailey, presented the prestigious Red Wagon Award to Karen Schleinkofer, treasurer of the Fort Wayne chapter. “We are celebrating the dedi- Photos by Barb Sieminski cation and involvement of many Gathered at the Christ Child Society women – currently 205 – of all of Fort Wayne’s 20th anniversary faiths, who give of their time to luncheon at the Mirro Center, Fort provide much-needed items for Wayne, on May 2 are society officers children in need,” said Bezdon, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. From left who leads the all-volunteer are communications and public rela- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organi- tions director Sharon Simmons; vice- zation’s local chapter and who has been a member since 2011. president Tina Bailey; Bishop Rhoades; “Several of our charter members president Dianne Bezdon and coats are still with us and active in our program chairperson Janet Didier. organization, as are our part- ners.” At left is a display of “My Stuff” back- In each child served, the orga- packs that the Christ Child Society nization sees the Christ Child provides to older children. Himself. The founder of the national organization was Mary A Crib Club exists at three Virginia Merrick, who in 1887 locations of the Women’s Care believed nothing was too little to Center, where new and expect- do for a child, according to local ant mothers attend parenting communications and public rela- classes and counseling sessions tions director Sharon Simmons. promoting good health and self- Today there are more than 40 dependency. The Crib Club is chapters nationwide carrying on stocked with new baby clothes, Merrick’s legacy, helping to fight diapers and baby-care items. The poverty and serve at-risk chil- Women’s Care Center does the dren by making layettes for new teaching and Christ Child Society mothers, including such items supplies the items in the Crib as blankets, diapers, clothing Club, which are made available and toiletry items, and providing to the mothers using coupons coats, hats, gloves, a gift card they have earned by attending for shoes or boots distributed to parenting classes and doctor children in pre-K through eighth visits and learning about good grade. health practices. The Christ Child Society of The Sewing Committee part- Fort Wayne fills “My Stuff” ners with Vincent Village, which backpacks with toiletries, stuffed shelters homeless families and animal, educational and school teaches basic sewing skills. supplies, reading and activity Additionally, the Christ Child books and gives them to home- Society helps children and par- less children, foster care children ents grow in self-esteem in a and abused children. A literacy friendly environment. program coordinates volunteers Longtime member Donna to read to preschoolers once a Carteaux has contributed spiri- month and make a craft with tually by helping plan retreats, them. Each child is also pro- the bishop’s Mass, luncheons vided a new book to take home and designing a memorial book for their personal library, along of deceased members and keep- with a letter to the parents list- ing questions to ask as they read with their child. CHRIST CHILD, page 11 COPYRIGHT: L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO

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May 13, 2018 TODAY’S“The CATHOLIC future is made of you, it is made of encounters11 ” Long journey ends with the AmericanPOPE dream FRANCIS

BY LUZ OSTROGNAI

ixteen years ago, Isabel Soto thought she was home Sfree. She came to the legally, from Mexico, on a visa and joined other family members in a small, quiet north- east Indiana town. Here, she thought, she could finally pursue her dream of going to school, and perhaps one day raise a family without fear of crime and deprivation. Even with its snow and cold winters, Angola seemed like a paradise. Life in her native Mexico City had been anything but. Soto’s “This seemedjourney.caritas.org like a very safe Soto petitioned for VAWA status, childhood was full of fear and place, a wonderful place with which was granted to her in uncertainty. In the poor neigh- lots of opportunity,” she said. “I 2015. borhood where she grew up, she was very happy with my life.” Now on her own, Soto was and her family lived in constant Then Soto met a man, fell filled with equal measures of danger of gangs, crime and drug- in love and got married. That relief and uncertainty. She saw related violence. Fear of being marriage produced a beautiful the long road ahead to indepen- mugged or killed was just a nor- daughter, Kailey. Tragically, her dence. To provide adequately for mal part of everyday life. husband became abusive: so her daughter, she would have “I could not even walk to the she did what for her had been to continue her education so market without being afraid,” unthinkable. She contemplated she could land a better-paying said Soto. “It was a very danger- divorce. job. With that goal in mind, she ous place.” “When I got married, I enrolled at Ivy Tech with her At a young age, Soto had to believed [marriage] was for life,” sights set on a two-year degree quit school to work so she could said Soto. “So it was a very, in business operations applica- help her family make ends meet. very difficult decision for me to tions and technology. In those circumstances, her leave.” Soto is now on track to com- dream of getting an education But while divorcing her hus- plete that degree in August of became little more than a fan- band would free her and her this year. In the meantime, she tasy. Her only horizon was one daughter from harm, it would is holding down two jobs: one of ongoing fear, crushing poverty also put her at risk of deporta- as a tax preparer and the other and bleak prospects. tion because she did not have as an administrative assistant All of that seemed to move a green card. She was very in an export company. She also behind her, though, when at 17, afraid of being sent back to studied to become a U.S. citizen, she had a chance to come to the Mexico City, so she turned to a a test she just passed in April. United States. She was finally friend. The friend referred her to “I’m so happy now to be a able to enroll in high school, and Catholic Charities. citizen,” said Soto. “I am truly by the end of four years, some- Through the agency’s immi- living my American dream.” thing remarkable had happened. gration services, Soto found After working very hard, Soto hope. The silver lining was that graduated with a high school she received permission to stay diploma — a terrific achievement under the Violence Against for someone who only a short Provided by Catholic Charities Women Act, a law enacted in time earlier did not speak the Isabel Soto fled one dangerous situation and later found herself in another: 1994 that allows spouses and language and lacked a founda- She has now been able, with the help of Catholic Charities, to pave the way children of U.S. citizens to self- Luz Ostrognai is the immigration tion in formal education. to a safe future for herself and her daughter, Kailey. petition to obtain a green card. supervisor for Catholic Charities.

CHRIST CHILD, from page 10 strength and courage in coming to a new country with a new ing it up to date. The Crib Club, language and culture when they though, has been Simmons’ are so young themselves. Their favorite part of the organization. smiles and happiness in earning “My favorite ‘job’ with CCS items for their babies fills my is my time working at the Crib heart with gratitude to be a part Club, where I work Friday morn- of CCSFW.” ings, when the Club is open for Several other members said mothers to spend the coupons they were also humbled by they earn attending parenting people coming up to them in classes and keeping their doc- public and showing interest in tors’ appointments. Our morn- the organization. ings are very busy as sometimes “A food server today spoke as many as 100 young mothers to our past president, Pat visit us to shop. I am always Spoltman, about our group and touched by the care the moth- was so impressed with us that ers take selecting the items for she asked to join,” said Bezdon. their babies. Most of them are “We are gladly accepting her as Burmese and we have a lan- a new member and will be invit- guage issue, but not a connec- ing her to the upcoming ‘meet- tion issue. The moms smile and and-greet’ session geared to the show us what they have selected members who joined these past for our approval. They leave two years.” smiling and telling us one of To find out more about serv- the few English phrases they do ing at-risk children and young Barb Sieminski know: ‘Thank you!’ mothers in poverty, or to donate The Fort Wayne chapter of the Christ Child Society, like its partners across the country, exists to lend foundational “When our last mom has left, money, resources or time, email I have time to marvel at their support to babies whose mothers would benefit from the assistance. A celebration May 2 of the chapter’s 20th anni- [email protected]. versary included, above, a display of layette items that the society donates to the babies and mothers. 12 COMMENTARY May 13, 2018 Michelle Wolf and the A woman of ‘throwaway culture’ uncompromising faith

he other night at the White to that same orthodoxy, be left reparation for the 75th House Correspondents’ to die or actively killed. Sure anniversary of Catholic OUR TAssociation dinner, Michelle sounds like fun to me; hey, don’t WORD PRelief Services calls to Wolf, who I’m told is a come- knock it until you’ve tried it. mind a truly remarkable woman dian, regaled the black-tie and I realize that these atti- ON FIRE whose work has informed the GLOBAL sequin-gowned crowd with tudes have been enshrined in Catholic social tradition, particu- her “jokes.” Almost all were in American law for some time, larly in the United States during FAMILY extremely bad taste and/or wildly but what particularly struck the last century. offensive, but one has become me about the White House BISHOP ROBERT BARRON In my own case, I owe her a CAROLYN WOO accustomed to that sort of Correspondents’ Association din- special debt. Though she is not coarseness in the comedy clubs ner was how they were being a morally unmoored universe, well-known beyond the peace She served as associate editor and even on mainstream televi- bandied about so shamelessly for the “Ubermensch” (“superman” movement circles, her legacy of The Catholic Worker, wrote sion. However, she crossed over the entertainment of the cultural or “over-man”) emerges to assert has probably touched Catholics and led numerous external com- into the territory of the morally elite. Let’s face it, the people in his power and impose his rule on everywhere. munications, organized Day’s appalling when she indulged in that room — politicians, judges, those around him. I refer to the inimitable Eileen tours and events, and was at her this bit of witticism regarding writers, broadcasters, govern- Nietzsche had a special con- Egan who in 1943 was the first side during Day’s last protest Vice President Mike Pence: “He ment officials — are the top of tempt for the Christian values of woman and and arrest. As thinks abortion is murder, which, the food chain, among the most sympathy, compassion and love first lay rep- a biographer, first of all, don’t knock it until influential and powerful people of enemies, characterizing them resentative to Egan’s books you’ve tried it. And when you do in our society. And while the kill- as the ideals of a “slave moral- go overseas and essays try it, really knock it, you know. ing of children was being joked ity,” repugnant to the noble for War Relief She learned from Mother Teresa have served as You gotta get that baby out of about — especially, mind you, aspirations of the Ubermensch. Services (even- primary sources there.” the children of the poor, who are Through his many avatars in tually renamed of materials One is just at a loss for disproportionately represented the 20th century — Sartre, Catholic Relief how to engage on the life and words. I mean, even some in the among the victims of abortion Heidegger, Foucault, Ayn Rand, Services), newly ministry of Day. severely left-leaning crowd in — most in this wealthy, over- etc. — Nietzsche, as I said, has formed by the these individuals Perhaps Washington groaned a bit at that whelmingly white, elite audience exerted an extraordinary influ- bishops of the holy women remark. guffawed and applauded. ence on contemporary thought. United States. naturally flock It might be helpful to remind And this put me in mind of Whenever a young person today Before there by seeing Christ in them. to each other. ourselves what Ms. Wolf is Friedrich Nietzsche. I’ve spo- speaks of traditional ethics as was any operat- Circa India referencing when she speaks ken and written often of the a disguised play of power or of ing procedure 1955: Egan of “knocking that baby out of influence of this 19th-century her right to determine the mean- and established came upon the there.” She means the evis- thinker, whose musings have ing of her own life through an protocol for tiny of ceration, dismemberment, and trickled their way down through exercise of sovereign freedom, such work, Kolkata and vivisection of a child. And lest the universities and institu- we can hear the overtones of Egan ministered her residences that sheltered one think that we are just talk- tions of the high culture into Friedrich Nietzsche. to refugees from World War II, the most marginalized folks. ing about “bundles of cells,” it the general consciousness of All of which brings me victims of the Holocaust and dis- Their suffering and appearances is strict liberal orthodoxy that a many, if not most, people today. back to the White House placed people in Gaza, Pakistan, initially intimidated Egan. She baby can be aborted at any stage Nietzsche held that the tradi- Correspondents’ Association din- Hong Kong, India and elsewhere. learned from Mother Teresa how of its prenatal development, even tional moral values have been ner. When we live in the space Concomitant with her CRS to engage these individuals by while it rests in the birth canal exposed as ungrounded and beyond good and evil, when assignments, Egan became a seeing Christ in them. moments before birth. Indeed, that humanity is summoned morality is construed as entirely force in the Catholic Worker Egan then brought Mother a child, who somehow miracu- to move, accordingly, into a Movement, which led to a pro- lously survives the butchery of previously unexplored space found friendship with Dorothy an abortion, should, according “beyond good and evil.” In such BARRON, page 13 Day. WOO, page 13 The risen Lord lives in us today and every day to Theophilus. privileged Apostles when Jesus They will be able to cure the sick. on Calvary, risen at Easter, is Scholars debate about the ascended, telling them not to They will be able to act as the with you and me. He is in our THE identity of Theophilus. Some look longingly to the skies, nor Lord acted. In every sense, they world. He has been in the world, believe that it is the actual at each other; not being locked in will represent Jesus. The Gospel living, healing, and saving, for SUNDAY proper name of a person in the where they were before meeting concludes that as the Apostles 20 centuries. early Church. Others, noting that Jesus, but to go abroad — taking went far and wide, the Lord He lives through the Apostles GOSPEL the name is the Greek translation with them the Good News of “worked through them.” and their successors. Through for “Friend of God,” hold that God’s mercy, come what may. them, we hear the Lord. Through MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION it was not a proper name but Indeed, as the future them, we meet the Lord. Jesus is rather something of a title of unfolded, all went abroad Reflection Lord. He is God. He lives! respect or endearment. preaching the Gospel. All, save Today the Church celebrates Feast of the Ascension Regardless, the use of this one, were martyrs. the Ascension of the Lord. This of the Lord name or title reveals the link For the second reading, this great event of the Ascension, between the Gospel of Luke liturgy presents the Epistle to the so well described in the Mark 16:15-20 and Acts. Both are addressed to Ephesians. In this epistle, Paul Scriptures, is a sign of the Lord’s Theophilus. prays that God will give wisdom divine identity — as was the elebrating the Feast of the This reading is about the and insight to all who follow the resurrection, certainly as much READINGS Ascension of the Lord varies Ascension. It also is about the Lord. It is a wisdom too great to as were the miracles. Sunday: Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 Eph Cfrom place to place. In some Apostles, and more importantly be native to humans. God must The story, however, as 1:17-23 Mk 16:15-20 places, this feast will have been it is about the special role that provide it. reflected in Acts and in Mark, celebrated on Thursday, May 10. Jesus gave them. They witnessed In the reading, Paul extols does not end with its affirmation Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps 113:1- In these places, the liturgy for the Ascension, as they witnessed Jesus as the Lord and Savior, of the place of Jesus as Son of 8 Jn 15:9-17 this weekend will be that of the the other great events in the supreme above all creation, God and Savior, visibly seen Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27 Ps 68:10-11, Seventh Sunday of Easter. mission of Christ: the miracles, including all humans. during the Lord’s public ministry 20-21 Jn 17:1-11a In other dioceses, the feast the preaching to the multitudes, St. Mark’s Gospel is the last in the Roman province of Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38 Ps 68:29- is celebrated this weekend. the Last Supper, Good Friday reading. The Lord sends the Palestine in the first century AD. 30, 33-36b Jn 17:11b-19 These reflections will address and the resurrection. Apostles into the entire world For us Christians today, as Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Ps the readings for the feast of the Intimacy with the Lord “to proclaim the Good News for all Christians who have 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11 Jn 17:20-26 Ascension, not for the Seventh prepared them to teach the of salvation.” He invests them lived since the events recorded Sunday. Friday: Acts 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2, Gospel. He commissioned them. with divine power, giving them in these Scriptures, the story 11-12, 19-20b Jn 21:15-19 In the opening reading, from The Holy Spirit empowered them. authority even over the devil. has critically strong personal Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Ps the first verses of the Acts of the Angels challenged these They will be able to flaunt death. implications. The Lord, crucified Apostles, the author speaks first 11:4-5, 7 Jn 21:20-25 May 13, 2018 COMMENTARY 13 Monks’ weekend retreat helps SCRIPTURE SEARCH® recovering alcoholics find God Gospel for May 10 or 13, 2018 Mark 16: 15-20 hristian monks have been carry that out.” seeking God since the dawn What better place to examine Following is a word search based on the Gospel Cof Christianity. They have prayerfully this important step in GUEST reading about theAscension of the Lord and its removed themselves from the the recovery process? Could there aftermath. The words can be found in all directions in chaos and temptations of daily be a better group of people to the puzzle. life “in the world” in order to pray with and share their spiri- COMMENTARY pray, do good work and share tual journeys than those who GO INTO THE WORLD PROCLAIM their journeys with others who have freely given themselves to BELIEVES BAPTIZED SAVED also seek God in community. a life dedicated to the search for DANIEL CONWAY Of course, the monk quickly “conscious contact with God”? CONDEMNED ACCOMPANY NAME learns that “the world” comes Many believe that alcohol- DEMONS HANDS DRINK meditation, and fellowship with DEADLY ON THE SICK RECOVER with him or her. There is no ism is a multifaceted disease other retreatants at meal times LORD JESUS TAKEN HEAVEN absolute escape from the trials that affects the mind, body and and during social gatherings. and temptations of life. There emotions of those who suffer Pope Francis recently spoke RIGHT EVERYONE WORKED is only the transforming power from this all-too-common form about the value of this kind of of God’s amazing grace which of physical addiction, mental retreat: is available obsession and “In this age, when people are LAST DIRECTIONS to all God’s emotional ill- so busy that they do not have children wher- ness. There is enough time to listen to God’s BEL I EVESDNAH ever they are. no cure, experts voice, monasteries and con- LACCOMPANYYE Even so, there Could there be a better group of say, but many vents become like oases, where are special — women and men and women of all ages, OKPTHEWORLDA holy — places men do recover backgrounds, cultures and reli- RCRTHG I RDGEV where it seems people to pray with and share if they can work gions can discover the beauty of much easier to the 12 steps of silence. At monasteries, people D I ED I ANANOVE seek and find AA with hon- can rediscover themselves in JSVJOZECHIAN “the God of our their spiritual journeys than those esty and humil- harmony with creation, allowing understanding,” ity. One day at God to restore a proper order in EEOLTDEMONSE and to discover a time. who have freely given themselves their lives” (Pope Francis, general SHCWELLDATKK — and then do Alcoholics audience, April 19, 2018). — God’s will. Anonymous The ninth annual 11th Step UTEKPOANROPA Saint Meinrad to a life dedicated to the search for describes itself Retreat will be held at Saint SNRPROCLA I MT Archabbey, a as “a spiritual Meinrad on July 13-15. Its par- Benedictine “conscious contact with God”? program” that ticular theme is “The Joy of the CONDEMNEDMNL monastery has no affilia- Journey,” and guest speakers WERENOYREVEK in southern tion with any will include Dr. John M., author Indiana, is one religious or of “Being Sober and Becoming © 2018 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com of these holy secular group. Happy,” and a video presentation places. AA’s spiri- by Franciscan Father Richard BARRON, from page 12 For the past tual program of Rohr, author of “Breathing often overlooked qualities of a nine years, recovery is open Under Water.” the invention of personal free- system of objective morality is Saint Meinrad Archabbey has to “all God’s kids” regardless of Those thinking about attend- dom, when nothing counts as that it is a check on the power- served as the host for a weekend religious, social or economic sta- ing should go to spiritualretreat- intrinsically wicked, when any ful and a protection of the most retreat for recovering alcohol- tus. Thus, the 11th Step Retreat steps.com to register. claim to moral authority is auto- vulnerable. If good and evil are ics. The overarching theme of is open to all — including matically shouted down — in objective states of affairs, then the retreat is the 11th Step of spouses, family members, friends other words, when we live in they hem in and control the Alcoholics Anonymous: “Sought and professionals who work with the world that Nietzsche made tendency of cultural elites to through prayer and meditation people in recovery. possible — then the will of the dominate others. When objective to improve our conscious contact In addition to the retreat con- Daniel Conway is a member of most powerful necessarily holds moral values evanesce, armies with God as we understood him, ferences, the program includes the editorial committee of The sway. And when something or of the expendable emerge, and praying only for knowledge of opportunities for prayer with Criterion, newspaper of the someone gets in the way of what what Pope Francis aptly calls a his will for us and the power to the monks, silent reflection and Archdiocese of Indianapolis. the powerful want, well then, “cultura del descarte” (a “throw- they just “gotta knock it out away culture”) obtains. One of of there.” Michelle Wolf’s com- the indicators that this has hap- ment was not just a bad joke; it pened is lots of people in tuxedos WOO, from page 12 was a brazen display of power, and formal gowns, sipping from for nuclear weapons. its mission to call on the Church designed to appeal precisely to wine glasses, and laughing while Teresa on her first trip to the Her efforts at advocacy, to recover its own rich traditions those who have reached the top someone jokes about the murder United States to address the including a lead editorial of a from the Gospel of nonviolence of the greasy pole. of children. 1960 National Council of Catholic special issue of The Catholic and to recognize in the teach- One of the extraordinary but Women Conference in Las Vegas. Worker titled “We are all under ings of Christ that justice and A full-blown national tour fol- judgment,” influenced the the works of mercy are the only lowed and included a meeting Church’s thinking at the Second acceptable alternatives to war. between Mother Teresa and Vatican Council. The resulting Eileen Egan was a person Dorothy Day. pastoral constitution, “Gaudium who, having seen the horrors of Egan’s commitment to justice et Spes,” denounced attacks on wars, did not just attend to their and peace also located her at the population centers with weapons victims but spent the rest of her historic march in Selma with Dr. of mass destruction and the arms life seeking the only solution that Martin Luther King Jr. and in cor- race, while supporting the rights aligns with the Gospel. respondence with Father Thomas of Catholics as conscientious To do so, she wrote; marched; Merton. objectors. critically assessed cultural val- Eileen Egan abhorred war. Egan continued to push the ues, stereotypes and assump- Born in 1911 to an Irish family United Nations on this last tions; organized movements; and in Wales, she experienced the issue, making the point that an challenged the Church she loved effects of World War I. From her institution devoted to peacemak- to accept nothing less than what CRS work with victims, she saw ing must allow for the rights Christ stands for. war as the negation of the incar- of an individual acting on his nation of Christ in every person conscience to not kill. It was an and the reversal of every corporal effort that spanned at least two Carolyn Woo is the distin- work of mercy. decades. The resolution was guished president’s fellow for She could not accommodate placed on the U.N. agenda in global development at Purdue CNS file photo war for any reason and was 1971 and approved in 1987. University and served as the CEO Polish displaced persons released from Siberian labor camps and arriving in particularly concerned about the She was also the co-founder and president of Catholic Relief Mexico stand next to a National Catholic Welfare Conference’s war relief ser- just-war theory and the tolerance of Pax Christi USA which has as Servies from 2012 to 2016. vices bus sometime near the end of World War II. Eileen Egan is at center. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 13, 2018 Ancilla College celebrates its 51st graduating class

DONALDSON — Ancilla College higher education, making this graduated its 51st class in school the largest PTK class to date. history on Saturday, May 5, at There were also an additional the Ancilla Domini Chapel. Lt. eight students who were recog- Gov. Suzanne Crouch addressed nized for completing honors-level the audience that came to cel- courses, a first for Ancilla col- ebrate the 137 graduation can- lege. didates. Candidates receiving addi- “It is exciting to have such tional special honors were: a large graduating class,” said Karson Williams, Kingsbury, Ancilla College president Dr. Ken Departmental Honor for Zirkle. “The increasing number Exercise Science and Athletic of graduates reassures me that Scholar; Quyen Tran, Vietnam, the college is headed in a posi- Departmental Honor for tive direction.” Theology and Scholar of A reception organized by the Distinction; Tyler Stringfellow, Ancilla Alumni Association fol- Middlebury, Departmental Honor lowed, as Ancilla faculty, staff, for Criminal Justice; Corgan students and their families gath- Shepard, Kokomo, Athletic ered in Cana Hall for fellowship Scholar; Francisco Ocampo, and refreshments. Elkhart, Departmental Honor “Because most of our stu- for Computer Information dents are only here for two Systems; Allyson Norby, Decatur, years, it always seems that they Departmental Honor for Health leave so quickly,” said Sam Sciences; Quynh Nguyen, Soliman, acting vice president for Vietnam, Departmental Honor academic affairs. “I am delighted for Theology; Angelique McKeny, that we had such a large group Hebron, Departmental Honor of students receiving honors this for Education; Charlie Lanam, year.” Angola, Departmental Honor for An Honors Convocation took Exercise Science; Chi Nu Huynh, place on Friday, May 4, at the Donaldson, Departmental Ancilla Domini Chapel, to rec- Honor for Theology and Scholar ognize these students for their of Distinction; Zayne Hartz, achievements. Of the 137 candi- Newburgh, Departmental dates, 40 received recognition for Honor for Business; Zachary graduating summa cum laude, Felty, New Palestine, Scholar magna cum laude and cum of Distinction; Kenneth Eslick, laude. Fifty-one were honored Walkerton, Departmental Honor for their affiliation with Ancilla’s for History; Ha Cao, Donaldson, Beta Beta Beta chapter of Phi Departmental Honor for Theology Theta Kappa, the two-year col- and Scholar of Distinction. lege honor society in American One hundred and thirty-seven Ancilla College students completed degree programs in elementary education, com- puter information systems, nursing, criminal justice and other professional areas this spring.

Photos provided by Ancilla College The 2018 graduating class of Ancilla College, Donaldson, gathers in Ancilla Domini Chapel for an Honors Convocation May 5. Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch addresses the graduates. May 13, 2018 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15

REST IN PEACE What’s Happening? Fort Wayne Francis C. Thissen, 79, South Bend Virginia Mae Feipel, 82, St. Charles Borromeo Elizabeth Ann True, 92, St. Jude St. Joseph Mishawaka WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. View Joan M. Horstman, 89, Lois Leyes, 90, Theresa M. Widawski, more Catholic events and submit new ones at www.todayscatholic.org/event. For additional list- St. Henry St. Joseph 81, St. Adalbert ings of that event, please call the advertising sales staff at 260-399-1449 to purchase space. Donald R. Clifford, 87, New Carlisle Shirley A. Klein, 76, St. Therese Mary Ann Turczynski, Holy Family Run With the Knights beginning at 7:30 a.m. with at an event designed for girls in 85, St. Stanislaus Sandra J. Wisniewski, FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers check-in and 8 a.m. start time. upper elementary/middle school Kostka High School will host Run With Cost is $15 for participants 10 grades and their moms at the 78, St. Jude the Knights on Saturday, May years and older and includes St. Francis Convent Auditorium, Pierceton Maurice J. Wyss, 83, 12, at 9 a.m. at Foster Park, 333 T-shirt, headband, and tempo- 1515 W. Dragoon Trail. The Judith H. Smyjunas, 77, Submit obituaries to E. Paulding Rd. The 10K/5K run, rary color. afternoon will conclude with a Our Lady of Good St. Francis Xavier [email protected] walk is hosted by the alumni Marian procession. Please RSVP Hope department. Cost is $20 per per- Flea market and bake sale by May 14. Sponsored by the son. Sign up at www.bishoplu- YODER — St. Aloysius Church, Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual ers.org by clicking on “Run With 14623 Bluffton Rd., will have Adoration. the Knights” in the “Alumni” a flea market and bake sale tab. For information contact Tess Saturday and Sunday, May 19 Concert: The Fire of the Holy Spirit devotion to our Blessed Mother. Bishop Rhoades Memorial Day Mass at Steffen at 260-456-1261, Ext. and 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MISHAWAKA — St. Bavo Parish, Celebrate in joy and song the Cemetery Chapel 3039. Concessions and bake sale, 511 W. 7th St., will offer con- birthday of the holy Church. The SOUTH BEND — Bishop Kevin housewares, home decor, fur- gregational songs, solos, cho- concert is free and open to the C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass Interpreter to be at Mass niture, toys, handbags, shoes, ral singing and readings from public. Visit www.stbavochurch. at Saint Joseph Cemetery Chapel, FORT WAYNE — An interpreter jewelry, clothing, tools, vintage Scripture with the theme of the com for information. 24841 Grant Road, Monday, May from Deaflink, a service of The items, handcrafted items, knick coming of the Holy Spirit on 28, at 11 a.m. League for the Blind and Disabled knacks and much more. Sunday, May 20, from 4-5 p.m. Inc., will be present for the 11:30 to celebrate this month of special a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 13, at Preschool open house the Cathedral of the Immaculate GARRETT — St. Joseph’s Conception in Fort Wayne, 1122 S. Preschool, 301 W. Houston St., Clinton St. An interpreter will sign will have an open house Sunday, in American Sign Language every May 20, from 11:30 a.m. to second Sunday of the month. 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph Preschool An interpreter from Community serves children ages 3 and up. Services All Deaf will sign in Classes take place on Mondays, American Sign Language. at Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. at the St. Matthew 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For additional Cathedral, 1701 Miami St. tours call the school at 260-357- South. Bend, IN 46613. Contact 5137 ext. 23. For further infor- Allison Sturm in the Secretariat for mation, visit www.stjosephgar- Evangelization at asturm@dioce- rett.org or follow on Facebook. sefwsb.org or 260-399-1452. Mother-daughter tea St. Mary of the Assumption School HASA MISHAWAKA — Mothers and 5K Color Run daughters are invited to an after- AVILLA — St. Mary of the noon tea Sunday, May 20, from Assumption HASA, 232 N. Main 2-4 p.m. in honor of our Blessed St., will have a 5K Color Run/ Mother and one another. Enjoy Walk on Saturday, May, 19, tea, refreshments and fellowship Monte Freeze Bob Jesch

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ost women have an er might pray for and speak in Catholic family. However, As in life, bareness or infertil- that God entrusts the human innate call to mother- with her students, with whom the richness, depth and truth of ity can also be present in peri- being to her in a special way.” Mhood within their very she is entrusted to care for in a motherhood goes beyond that ods of our spiritual motherhood. This Mother’s Day might be being. This vocational reality particular way. of actual birth, even for women Our own family and friends, as a special opportunity to ask God can be demonstrated through As she grows in experience who have physically had chil- well as our spiritual relatives and discuss in prayer what your a variety of ways, each one as and wisdom, a woman in her dren themselves. Religious com- Hannah and Elizabeth in the vocation as a spiritual mother unique as the woman growing young adult life might then munities of women, although Bible, have all experienced such looks like this year. How might into it. physically raise, care for, foster, celibate, know the reality of pain. Mary herself was present, He be offering new life to be With the eyes of faith, this adopt, pray for, or bear children, spiritual motherhood well. They but remained quiet, through born of you? How could you reality can truly blossom and all the meanwhile nurturing often call their religious superior such suffering with Jesus at the open yourself to be receptive to flourish, especially when con- them in her maturing voca- “Mother,” highlighting this fact. foot of the cross. A response His call, growing new life and nected to the very life of its tion as mother. A blossoming The speaks of faith in the midst of such bear it with your nurturing self? creator, God. Jesus, the vine, woman in menopausal years of this new life coming forth darkness, such as Mary’s in the May our own mother, Mary, sustains such spiritual life as might nurture younger women in a different manner than one Magnificat “Behold, I am the standing with you, love you the Holy Spirit renews and as they look for God and grow might imagine. “Participation handmaid of the Lord …” is an through it all. refreshes the call to motherhood in friendship with other mother- in the divine life arises “not of acknowledgment of the exist- in each stage of a woman’s life. ly figures as Christian examples. blood nor of the will of the flesh ing spiritual motherhood. To A woman’s own spiritual moth- A spiritual mother is aware of nor of the will of man, but of know that one’s womb is empty erhood springs forth from the the hunger and needs around God” (Jn 1:13). The Catechism points to the realization of the love of the Trinity. her and knows how to care and of the Catholic Church high- existence of the womb itself, The beautiful call to spiritual feed her children. lights this passage as it speaks and the vocational call to be a motherhood begins when a girl A retired woman, aware of of the spiritual motherhood of spiritual mother. is still very little. The inclina- the gift of time she holds, could all people, following the exam- St. John Paul II wrote in tions towards receptivity and offer her spiritual fruits to her ple of Mary. “On the Dignity and Vocation openness to new life highlight parish, planting the seeds of Mary is the physical mother of Women:” “The moral and this vocation. Both attributes faith as a catechist or leading of Jesus, albeit through divine spiritual strength of a woman can be practiced through every retreats. I’ve experienced an conception, and too is the is joined to her awareness stage of her life, from birth to older woman sharing her spiri- spiritual mother of every natural death, as she prepares tual motherhood with others person. We all have at least for eternal life. through spiritual direction and two mothers, if not more; Each stage of a woman’s graced centering prayer. Senior she who conceived, car- spiritual motherhood holds a women can offer their mother- ried, labored and bore us,

“If you ever feel distressed during your day — call upon our Lady — just say this simple prayer: ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’ I must admit — this prayer has never failed me.” — St. Teresa of Kolkata

beauty all its own. A baby first hood in great depth of interces- and Mary, who was with begins this vocational journey sory prayer and faithful recep- our physical mother every by coming to awareness of tion of the sacraments. moment of that pregnancy. herself, her role in the world The journey of spiritual The Catechism explains this and relationship with God. A motherhood continues even as “Jesus is Mary’s only son, toddler can then learn how to later and longer into eternal life! but her spiritual motherhood be nurturing and grow new life St. Thérèse of Lisieux mentions extends to all men whom by turning away from self and this when she told her fellow indeed he came to save: ‘The towards others. In everyday life sisters, “I will be of more use in Son whom she brought forth this can look like meeting and heaven than I am here. I want is he whom God placed as developing new friendships, or to spend my heaven doing good the first-born among many as simple as growing plants and on earth.” She was and is so brethren, that is, the faithful flowers in a garden. full of divine life that the fruits in whose generation and for- A young girl, learning how of her spiritual motherhood con- mation she cooperates with to be a good friend, growing in tinue to this day. a mother’s love’” (CCC 501). relationship with others, practic- St. Thérèse said, “I under- This is very healing and es and observes mothers around stand that love includes all vital to those who might her. As a teenager, she could vocations. I realize that all have a difficult or no rela- blossom further in continuing my desires are fulfilled. I have tionship with their physical to deepen her interior prayer in found my vocation. In the heart mother, as well as for those relationship with God and exte- of the Church, my mother, I will women who struggle being riorly in service to her family be love.” There is indeed an mothers themselves. Asking and community. appropriate and fruitful way to and trusting in Mary’s inter- As a young lady her second live one’s spiritual motherhood cession can develop within vocational choice often becomes in every stage of a woman’s life. us this vocational call, clearer. She discerns religious, Often, as Americans, we which might have been hurt consecrated single or married think of motherhood simply or wounded. St. Maximilian life, all the while developing her in terms of procreation, of the Kolbe reminds us, “Never be natural, spiritual motherhood in physical nature of a mother’s afraid of loving the Blessed her everyday work. For example, womb or caring for one’s own Virgin too much. You can a young woman serving profes- children. This is obviously true, never love her more than sionally as a high school teach- beautiful, needed and important Jesus did.” Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash