the Catholic Page 1B-8B Graduating Class of 2013 May C31, 2013 Vol. 51,ommentator No. 8 serving the diocesE of baton rouge since 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org Father Vu, Deacon Johnson ordained for Diocese of Baton Rouge By Debbie Shelley Assistant Editor

Shouts of joy burst forth like a loud “Amen” follow- ing the recessional song “O God, Beyond All Praising” at the ordination Mass of Joseph Hoang Vu to the priesthood and Joshua Daniel Johnson to the diacon- ate at St. Joseph Cathedral May 25. Many of the standing-room only crowd poured out of the cathedral to congratulate Deacon Johnson and Father Vu, who gave many blessings as a newly ordained priest. Among them were people from New Orleans, including Father Vu and Deacon Johnson’s classmates from Notre Dame Seminary, and religious men and women. Priests and deacons from the Diocese of Baton Rouge attended the ceremony, showing their sup- port for the newly ordained. Following the prayers of ordination, investiture, presentation of the book of the Gospels to Deacon Johnson and the anointing of hands and presentation of bread and wine to Deacon Vu, Bishop Robert W. Muench gave Father Vu and Deacon Johnson a kiss of peace. The deacons did the same for Deacon Johnson while the priests did so for Father Vu. Music, which was provided by the choirs of St. Joseph Cathedral, St. Francis Xavier in Baton Rouge, Assumption of Mary Mission Church in Avondale and various musicians, was an important Bishop Robert W. Muench ordained Father Joseph Vu, left, and Deacon Joshua Johnson May 25 at St. Joseph element of the celebration. Jubilant and medita- Cathedral. For more on the ordination see pages 9 – 11. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator tive songs greeted people as they entered the cathe- dral and continued throughout parts of the liturgy. Marrero also performed a liturgical dance. with the first reading and Gospel printed in Vietnam- Children from St. Agnes Le Thi Than Church in Vietnamese was also incorporated into the liturgy, See Ordination Page 9

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By Barbara Chenevert Because of his dynamic personality By Laura Deavers that the Minimum Foundation Pro- Staff Writer that transcends all race, gender and Editor gram (MFP) cannot be used to fund demographic groups, formerly exiled nonpublic schools. Jindal is propos- Richard Meek, a veteran newsman Catholics are returning home, their As the Louisiana Legislature de- ing that funds for the scholarship from Metairie, is the new editor and hearts touched by the Holy Spirit bates where the funds will come from program be moved out of the MFP to general manager of The Catholic Com- through Francis’ words. This is per- to pay for the state voucher program, make the final scholarship payment mentator. haps the most exciting period to be a 24 schools in the Diocese of Baton for this year. For next school year, the Meek has served in just about ev- Catholic in my lifetime.” Rouge have agreed to participate in legislature will consider pulling the ery capacity in the newsroom from Meek replaces Laura Deavers, who the program to provide a quality edu- scholarship student count out of the reporter to editor to publisher in his is retiring after almost 29 years as edi- cation for students in failing public MFP and using the funds to pay for 36-year career as a journalist. Most tor. schools. a line in the budget which funds the recently he worked as marketing di- “I am taking over for a well-liked Even though the Louisiana Su- program. rector for the Audubon Golf Course in and well-respected journalist in Lau- preme Court ruled on May 7 that the The funds paid to the schools New Orleans. ra,” Meek said. “I have a difficult job funding of the scholarship program is participating in the scholarship pro- “This is a thrilling time to be a part ahead, but I am embracing the chal- unconstitutional, Gov. Bobby Jindal gram this school year do not have to of the Catholic Church,” Meek said. lenge. I am thrilled with the oppor- on May 15 affirmed his continued be paid, but the public schools are “Pope Francis has re-energized the tunity to join a very talented staff of support for the Louisiana Scholar- owed money for the students that Catholic community and the excite- writers at The Catholic Commentator. ship Program. The Louisiana Su- were not there because they enrolled ment is palatable early in his papacy. See editor page 20 preme Court ruled that the money Seoe sch larship page 20 2 The Catholic Commentator May 31, 2013

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WOMEN NEED TO SET ASIDE THEIR majority of priests surveyed. PAGE 19 BUSYNESS and make time for Jesus. Holy hearts full of symbolism PAGE 5 SPECIAL SECTION – Graduation in The Diocese of Baton Rouge Images of the heart to the Blessed Moth- SAINT GERARD frequently convey mes- er’s joys, sorrows, vir- CHURCH IS sages of love. Look at tues and love of God. MINISTERING Valentine’s Day cards for Images often show her TO CHILDREN example. Symbols of love heart, a symbol of love, in the hope in the church are no dif- surrounded by roses, that the entire ferent. representing the puri- community will be drawn closer to the The feasts of the Sa- ty of heart with which Catholic faith. PAGE 7 cred Heart of Jesus (June Mary lived. A sword 7) and the Immaculate (and sometimes seven Heart of Mary (June 8) are celebrations of swords) lance the heart, a reminder of the tremendous love – the love Jesus has for Seven Sorrows of Mary, the first of which his people and the love the Blessed Mother is the prophesy of Simeon, who predicted has for her son. the life of Jesus would be like a sword that Images of the Sacred Heart are steeped would pierce Mary’s soul. In honoring in symbolism, the most prominent of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Catholics which is the flaming fire coming from the unite themselves with Mary in loving Je- | heart, depicting the burning love that Je- sus and imitate her virtues. ALLIGATORS ARE BRINGING COMFORT index sus has for his people, love that purified Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus to children impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Classified Ads 18 humanity through his death and resur- has been practiced as a private devotion St. Jean Vianney students shipped many Coming Events 18 rection. since the Middle Ages. In17th century stuffed alligators to a Catholic school in Entertainment 14 A crown of thorns encircles the heart, France, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque New Jersey. PAGE 12 Family Life 5 symbolizing the suffering Jesus endured claimed to have visions of Jesus in which for the redemption of humanity. There is a Jesus showed her his heart. The church INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL NEWS 4 THE NEW ROMAN slash in the heart, a reminder of the lance was at first skeptical. It wasn’t until the MISSAL TRANS- Spirituality 7 that pierced Jesus as he hung on the cross. end of the 19th century that Pope Leo XIII LATION is not very Viewpoint 16 In some depictions blood is dripping from officially instated the Feast of the Sacred popular among a Youth 12 the heart, representing the blood of Christ, Heart of Jesus into the church year. In which brought new life to his followers. fact, he encouraged the church to dedicate The Immaculate Heart of Mary refers See Heart page 3

| Pray for those who pray for us Give us a Ring! Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. June 2 Rev. Michael A. Miceli June 9 Rev. Nicholas J. (Jack) Nutter III Dcn. J. Peter Walsh Dcn. Frank E. Bains Sr. Dehra Elliot CSJ Br. Clement Furno CSsR June 3 Rev. Cleo J. Milano June 10 Rev. Marcel E. Okwara CSsR Dcn. James E. Wax ✝Dcn. J. Phillip BeJeaux Sr. June Engelbrecht OP Br. Henry Gaither SC June 4 Rev. Nutan Sylvester Minj IMS June 11 Rev. John F. Osom MSP Dcn. Alfred P. Zeringue Dcn. Willie M. Berthelot Sr. Sr. Rosalina Tesoro Evangelista DM Sr. Carol Gonsoulin CSJ June 5 Rev. Michael J. Moroney June 12 Rev. Louis T. Oubre Dcn. Henry J. Zeringue Dcn. William B. Blair Jr. Sr. Dianne Fanguy CSJ Sr. Mary Joel Gubler OP June 6 Rev. Caye A. (Trey) Nelson III June 13 Rev. Mansueto P. Palang Dcn. Alfred Adams Sr. Dcn. Daniel S. Borné Sr. Ileana Fernandez CSJ Sr. Mildred Guillot CSJ June 7 Rev. Hung Viet Nguyen ICM June 14 Rev. Jason P. Palermo Dcn. Michael A. Agnello Dcn. Claude H. Bourgeois Sr. Dulce Maria Flores HMSS Sr. Melanie Guste RSCJ June 8 Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen ICM June 15 Rev. Suchit Paul Parakathil IMS Dcn. Donald L. Ard Dcn. Eugene F. Brady Sr. Janet Franklin CSJ Sr. Ursula Harelson CSJ

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By Laura Deavers members of St. Philomena Church in La- One of the biggest changes was the use of Editor badieville when he became pastor of that English instead of Latin in the celebration church after his service as pastor at St. An- of the Mass. Father Gerard Young says he likes to thony Church. “I said Mass in Latin and used the Latin live in the present and be expectant of the “The men of the (church) parish would liturgy, but I am not good at languages. I future. come out on Sunday afternoons. They really did not understand what I was say- After 50 years of ordained priesthood, would help me clean the bricks and then ing. I really embraced the changes. This many things have taken place in the life of put the siding back on the house. I would was not what the Lord intended, for the this priest who will be 78 in June, but he fix food for them. It was a delight.” He Mass to be said in a language that was maintains an optimistic view of things still said this gave him an opportunity to get to not their own language,” Father Young ex- to be done and people to be enjoyed. know the men of St. Philomena church. pressed. An artist and a musician, Father Young Father Young has enjoyed his 50 years “When I was ordained I knew it would would have been an architect if he had not as a priest of this diocese. He entered St. be a while before I would be a pastor. I en- become a priest. Joseph Seminary in 1949 as a seminarian joyed the special ministries I was given. I “I enjoy painting. I am not a great paint- in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. When was head of the CYO and youth director of er, but I satisfy the people who request my he completed his studies there, instead of the diocese. I set up a program of retreats paintings,” Father Young said. He particu- going to Notre Dame Seminary in New Or- and would go to Camp Colbert one time larly enjoys painting landscapes with his- Father Gerard Young leans, Father Young said he asked and was each month for the retreats. The Catholic toric buildings along with collecting art. who was a professor in the architecture given permission to go to St. John Semi- schools participated in these, and some vo- About his musical talent, he said he department at LSU, was a frequent dinner nary in Little Rock, which was known as a cations came out of it,” said Father Young. took piano lessons, learned how to play the guest. This led to my interest in historic home mission seminary since the Diocese He added that his great uncle, Father organ and became the choir director when preservation and restoration,” which lat- of Little Rock was a mission diocese. Henry Shutten CSsR, was a great influence he was in seminary. Because he took les- er led Father Young to the house he has “The (Little Rock) seminary provided in his decision to become a priest. “He in- sons in Gregorian chant while a student at in Darrow, which is actually two houses, an education to young men who wanted to spired me the most.” St. Joseph Seminary College, he was called one originally built in 1830 and a cottage be priests and were interested in going out After many assignments as parochial upon to direct the seminary choir and that dates to 1790. Each building had four into the missions. It was a delightful place vicar and pastor in churches in the Dio- teach Gregorian chant “because they did rooms, “so I put them together and made to go,” Father Young said, even though he cese of Baton Rouge, the last before his not have anyone else who could,” Father a transition between them,” Father Young knew he would not be a priest of a mission retirement was St. Joseph Cathedral. Fa- Young commented. explained. diocese. ther Young said, “I always had good par- His interest in architecture grew when “When I was stationed in Darrow (as Since the Diocese of Baton Rouge was ishes with no real conflicts with any of the he was the parochial vicar at St. Aloysius pastor of St. Anthony Church) Father Bec- established in 1961, Father Young was or- people. Maybe it is because I take people Church in Baton Rouge, where Father nel came, and we went through a lot of old dained for this diocese in 1963 by Bishop as they are.” Daniel Becnel was pastor. “I had enjoyed plantation homes and cottages,” Father Robert E. Tracy. Father Young looks forward to more architecture. When I was with Father Bec- Young remembered. At the time of his ordination, the Cath- years of being able to bring Christ to the nel I developed a greater appreciation for The Darrow house provided an oppor- olic Church was beginning the implemen- people through the celebration of the Louisiana architecture because Bob Heck, tunity for Father Young to get to know the tation of the decrees of Vatican Council II. Mass. Thompson receives Champion for Children Award

Barbara Thompson, a social worker cuses on child well-being, rather than child with the Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic protection, by strengthening and empower- Charities, Maternity and Adoption division, ing families in crisis. has received The Champion for Children “Throughout her career, but particular- Award from Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana ly her work with Safe Families for Children, at its “Kids Are Worth It!” conference lun- she remains committed to our most vulner- cheon on May 9 at the West Baton Rouge able members of our society, children,” said Conference Center. Stephanie Sterling CCDBR Maternity and The award is the highest honor PCAL Adoption director. bestows upon individuals or organizations “It was rewarding to be honored by those that have made a difference in the lives of who share with me a passion and vision to children. make a difference in the lives of children in Thompson is Catholic Charities Co- our state,” Thompson said, mentioning spe- Honoring Barbara Thompson, center, as a Champion for Children are Catholic Charities ordinator of Safe Families for Children, a cifically her colleagues at Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge Maternity, Adoption and Behavioral Health office co-workers Lori De- nationwide faith-based partnership that fo- who nominated her and those in the child Benedetto-Webb LCSW; Shannon Murphy Cerise LCSW; Patrick Morris MSW, LMSW; Mar- welfare field who selected her for the award. go Thomas; Rita Houston MSW, LMSW; Paula Davis LCSW; and Stephanie Sterling LCSW. Thompson joined CCDBR in 2001 as Photo provided by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Heart: Feast days an International Adoption Social Worker, spearheading the rigorous process for the Thomspon inspired generations of so- ling said. “By her actions and deeds, she en- F grom pa e 2 agency to become Hague Accredited, the cial workers to think critically and to im- gages, challenges and inspires those around the entire month of June to devotion to gold standard for agencies specializing in plement best practice in child welfare and her to be the best social workers they can be the Sacred Heart. international adoption. adoption by bringing the Adoption Compe- for the families they serve.” The feast day was set on the 19th day With more than 35 years in child wel- tency course to Louisiana, facilitating a ses- Thomspon is a graduate of the LSU after Pentecost, this year June 7. The fare service, Thompson began her career as sion each year. She is a member of the LSU School of Social Work and a Licensed Clini- feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary a family visitor with the state. She served as Law Institute’s Adoption Code Sub Com- cal Social Worker. She has completed a 120- was set on the following Saturday, this director of the Louisiana Branch of Bethany mittee and also serves on the Children’s hour post-graduate Adoption Competency year June 8. Christian Services and a consultant to the Coalition of Greater Baton Rouge Advocacy certificate course with Hunter College. In Honoring the heart of Mary traces Child Welfare League of America. She was Task Force. 2009, Barbara received the Congressional back to the 12th through the 17th cen- also in private practice for individual, fami- “Barbara has made child well-being and Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angel in turies. ly and group counseling. child abuse prevention her life work,” Ster- Adoption Award. 4 The Catholic Commentator national | international May 31, 2013 Pope calls human trafficking ‘despicable, a disgrace’ By Cindy Wooden trampled,” he said. “In Christians must learn munity to find “effec- ly’s affection, traumatic events, fleeing Catholic News Service a world that talks so tive initiatives and new their homes and being in refugee camps much about rights, the to appreciate “the approaches for safe- uncertain about their futures.” VATICAN CITY — Human trafficking only thing that seems guarding their dignity, At the same time, he said, Christians is “a despicable activity, a disgrace for to have them is money. light of hope” shining improving their quality must learn to appreciate “the light of our societies, which describe themselves Dear brothers and sis- of life and for facing the hope” shining through the eyes and lives as civilized,” Pope Francis said. ters, we live in a world through the eyes and challenges emerging of refugees and displaced people. Refugees, displaced and stateless peo- where money rules. We from modern forms of “It is a hope that is expressed in their ple are particularly vulnerable to “the live in a world, in a cul- lives of refugees and persecution, oppression expectations for the future, their willing- plague of human trafficking, which - in ture, where money wor- and slavery.” ness to make friendships, their desire to creasingly involves children subjected to ship reigns.” displaced people. He also urged Cath- participate in the society that welcomes the worst forms of exploitation and even Pope Francis made olics to take seriously them, including through learning the recruitment into armed conflicts,” the his comments during a Pope Francis their obligation to see language, entering the job market and pope said May 24. meeting with members migrants and refugees sending their children to school.” With many victims of trafficking of the Pontifical Coun- as their brothers and Pope Francis, whose four grandpar- forced into prostitution, Pope Francis cil for Migrants and Travelers, who were sisters and “give voice to those not able to ents were born in Italy and immigrated said that “exploiters and clients at every holding their plenary assembly at the make their cries of pain and oppression to Argentina, said, “I admire the courage level must make a serious examination of Vatican. Their main focus was on the heard.” of those who hope to gradually resume conscience before themselves and before rights and needs of refugees and forcibly Christians must be sensitive and re- a normal life in the expectation that joy God.” displaced people. spond to refugees and forcibly displaced and love will once again brighten their “In a world that talks so much about The pope urged government leaders, people and their experiences of “vio- existence. All of us can and must nourish rights, how many times are human rights legislators and the international com- lence, abuse, being far from their fami- their hope.” Portuguese cardinal entrusts Pope Francis to Our Lady of Fatima

FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) – ment to know how to identify the Our Lady of Fatima. tenderness of God that you expe- “the desire to be a pilgrim to this Entrusting Pope Francis’ pon- ways of renewal of the church; Cardinal Policarpo recited the rienced so that he can embrace shrine.” tificate to Our Lady of Fatima, give him the courage not to hesi- prayer, which he wrote himself, at all the men and women of our age But Pope Francis was not the Cardinal Jose da Cruz Policar- tate to follow the ways suggested the end of a Mass concluding a with the love of your son Jesus only object of a special conse- po of Lisbon, Portugal, asked by the Holy Spirit; support him major international pilgrimage to Christ.” cration during the mid-May pil- Mary to give the pope courage in the hard hours of suffering Fatima for the feast day marking The Portuguese cardinal, who grimage; at a Mass May 12 at the and strength, particularly as he to overcome with charity the the 96th anniversary of the appa- participated in the conclave that Fatima shrine, Archbishop Orani moves to renew and reform the trials that the renewal of the rition of Mary to three children. elected Pope Francis, said the Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro Catholic Church. church will bring,” the cardi- “We consecrate to you, Our new pope had asked him twice entrusted to Mary all the young “Give him the gift of discern- nal prayed May 13, the feast of Lady, mother of the church, the to consecrate his pontificate to people who are preparing to at- ministry of the new pope,” he Our Lady of Fatima. He also tend World Youth Day in Rio with prayed. “Fill his heart with the asked Mary to give Pope Francis Pope Francis in July.

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By Debbie Shelley – They cannot accomplish they become a sign of Christ’s Lord that she needed to be with Assistant Editor their to-do list in a week. love for others through their be- her children more. She stated – They find it hard to say “no” ing and not just their doing. that when her daughter gradu- Being too preoccupied with when someone asks them to do “He gives us rest, and then ated from Brusly High School, completing the to-do list can something. we are able to spread the good she was focusing on her list of cause people to miss out on see- Wallace contrasted this busy- news,” said Wallace. things to do for the event when ing Jesus dancing all around ness with the imagery from She stated one of the best her 6-year-old child had a melt them and blessing them every Psalm 23, in which the psalmist places to be at the feet of Jesus is down. day, Dr. Mary Wallace, an LSU declares the Lord as his shep- at Eucharist adoration. “I realized that I needed to administrator and mother of herd who anoints his head with Wallace emphasized that stop and hold her and just be four, told a group of moms at a oil and his cup overflows, along the Blessed Mother can teach with her,” Wallace said. “My Cup Runneth Over: Encour- with the story of Mary using her women to be mothers because Ashley Chatman, a mother agement for Moms” presentation hair to anoint Jesus’ feet with oil. she surrendered to God’s will, of three children, said she was at St. Mary of False River Church Additionally, Wallace high- as demonstrated when she said challenged by Wallace’s message in New Roads on May 18. lighted the contrast between do- “yes” when the Lord sent the An- to be present with her children During the event, which be- ing and being in the story of Je- gel Gabriel to ask her to become in the midst of a hectic schedule. gan with Mass, Wallace con- sus’ visit with Martha and Mary. the mother of God. “My children will be more se- trasted the state of doing, where Martha is busy with the details Dr. Mary Wallace talks to mothers “She was not distracted. She cure,” Chatman said. people’s cups overrun because of hospitality and asks Jesus about the importance of spend- pondered deeply the mysteries Liz Brown said, “Sometimes I they have too much to do, and with exacerbation to tell Mary, ing time at Jesus’ feet. Photo by Deb- of God and was literally at his need to be more present with my being, in which they slow down who is sitting at his feet, to help bie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator feet,” said Wallace. son. I have all these things to do, through prayer and see that their her. Martha was not a bad per- Women also don’t have to give but sometimes I just need to stop cup is overrunning with bless- son, Wallace said, she was overly need to reorder our lives,” said birth physically to be a mother and listen to him.” ings. concerned with having every- Wallace. or nurturer of others, according She said sometimes she Wallace told the women that thing “just right” for Jesus’ visit. She added, “We as wom- to Wallace. She pointed to Bless- rushes her son to express his they can fall into five ways of Likewise, mothers can fall en are gifted with being able to ed Mother Teresa as an example thoughts or she does not pay at- thinking which can cause their into “the best mom” syndrome work and multi-task,” noting of how women can give birth tention to him because she is not cup to run over because they of trying to have “everything that Jesus’ point to Martha was to others spiritually. Wallace ready to listen to him. She said have too many tasks to fulfill: together,” and find themselves for her to spend time with him. explained that even as Mother he gets her attention when he – They think there should not frustrated and spiritually dry. Women have an open and Teresa ministered in the harsh tells her with frustration, “Mom, be any limits to what they can A sign for mothers that they nurturing spirit that makes them conditions of Kolkota, she talked I want to speak to you.” do. are trying to do too much is that natural evangelizers who can about seeing Christ in others and Just as she plans to give her – They believe they have the their life is chaotic, according to draw people to the cross, Wallace the joys and blessings she expe- son more time to speak to her, capacity to help everyone. Wallace. pointed out. She said when wom- rienced there. Brown stated she plans to spend – They assume they are the “God doesn’t work in chaot- en’s hearts burn with love for Je- Wallace said she discovered time with Jesus and let him only person available to help. ic ways. When there’s chaos, we sus by spending time with him, through spending time with the speak to her as well. The cost of impatience and greed o one likes waiting. cross out days on your calendar. cracked version rather than buy “Game Dev Tycoon” downloads As children, we hated But let’s be honest. There it legally. If players don’t buy the were the pirated version. Nwaiting for Christmas. are plenty of things you can do games they like, we will sooner Piracy affects the little guys We hated waiting for snow to to eliminate the wait. The only or later go bankrupt.” like Greenheart Games. It’s start falling. We hated waiting limitation is your willingness to Those who play the pirat- easy to say that a big company for weekends to come. break the law. ed version soon lose because won’t suffer in the same way Actually, that’s not just chil- The missing step between their virtual game company and won’t miss the money. That dren. As an adult, I still hate wanting something and not goes bankrupt after too many may be true. But, easy and true waiting for weekends to come. wanting to wait for it and virtual customers play without don’t make something right. The truth is that many of the taking action to get it without paying. That’s a lesson we learned things I hated waiting for as a waiting is justification. You could say that Green- as children, and it’s a truth that child I still greatly dislike. That Recently, video game devel- heart Games found a novel way no amount of waiting will ever includes the wait for Christmas oper Greenheart Games found to poke fun at game pirates. change. Some justifications and the wait for the first day of a unique way to educate video That fun is anything but funny. simply aren’t justifiable. summer. Coming Of Age game pirates about the true By tracking user data, the two There is a difference, effects of piracy. Its simulation people who made the game Rommel is a freelance writer in however. As an adult, wait- Eric Rommel game “Game Dev Tycoon” is learned that 93 percent of the Toms River, N.J. ing becomes less significant. much like “SimCity,” but in- Exchanges of gifts leading up you please is no longer out of stead of building a town, you’re to Christmas dull the Christ- reach. building a company that makes Honor Those We Love. mas-morning anticipation. All of this flexibility comes video games. Tired of waiting for the first with a downside. The ability Knowing their $8 game GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS snow flake? With enough to eliminate waiting makes it would be pirated, the develop- money and desire, you can more unbearable to wait. ers released a pirated version of travel and see snow on your If you doubt that, think ahead their own. Those who played the schedule, not Mother Nature’s to an upcoming movie, book, illegal version received a special schedule. 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When Pope Francis was elected, million. Pew collects cen- I grew up in a Catholic Church expresses in No. 2043, it was often stated that he would sus and survey data and Protestant church “The faithful ... have the duty of providing Qbe the leader of the world’s 1.2 simply accepts the word of Qbut converted to for the material needs of the church, each billion Catholics. Whom does that number those who self-identify as Catholicism. Sometimes it according to his abilities.” include? Is it just active Catholics? In my Catholic. seems to me that Catholics own extended family, unfortunately, only The Official Catholic give a lot less money to I’m aware of an upcoming wed- a few are regular churchgoers, and the Directory, which tabulates their churches than Prot- ding in a local Catholic church. others seem to be Catholic in name only. figures compiled by the estants do. (The Sunday QThe bride and groom have been Do all of them count in the 1.2 billion? nation’s dioceses, sets the collections reported in our living together for some time, although (Little Falls, N.Y.) total at 66.3 million, but church bulletin would, I not yet married. The bride was also en- that initial compilation is think, be dwarfed by some rolled in a church parish Rite of Christian The 1.2 billion figure is, by any something less than an Protestants churches much Initiation of Adults program, although I’m reckoning, a “soft” figure. That is to exact science. (As a pastor, smaller than our own.) not sure whether she has been received Asay, in a world of 7 billion people, it I can verify this.) Catholics do seem to yet into the church. is beyond difficult to determine with any The Glenmary Re- Question Corner give a lot to charities over- I know that we’re not supposed to real accuracy how many of them belong to search Center publishes all. (Just in our own town, judge, but all this puzzles me: How can each faith community. This is particularly a U.S. religion census in Father Kenneth Doyle there is a Catholic hospital, she want to become a Catholic when she so because demographers differ on what which local church leaders several Catholic schools rejects the church’s teaching by cohab- constitutes “belonging” to a religion. are asked to estimate the and many programs of iting, and how can she now get married In church law, baptism makes you a number of their congregants, and Glen- human service supported by Catholic with the Catholic Church’s blessing? Catholic and you remain one forever un- mary’s latest calculation shows 59 million Charities). I’m wondering what the Catho- (Wichita, Kan.) less you are excommunicated or formally U.S. Catholics. lic Church’s view is on tithing and whether renounce your faith. So, the Vatican’s If you were to consider only Catholics money given to Catholic, nonparochial The teaching of the church on co- Statistical Yearbook counts 1.196 billion who formally register in a church, the institutions can count as tithing. (Illinois) habitation is clear. The Catechism Catholics worldwide, which is likely the totals would probably drop substantially, Aof the Catholic Church express- source reporters used at the time of Pope as they certainly would if you tallied only Your question brings to mind a es it this way in No. 2350: “Those who Francis’ election. those who attend Mass each weekend. comment I once heard from a are engaged to marry are called to live The difference in criteria is best illus- So, to get back to your question, the ACatholic pastor. He said: “If a Cath- chastity in continence. They should see in trated by varying estimates of the number flock of our new shepherd, Pope Francis, olic couple has $50, they go out to dinner; this time of testing a discovery of mutual of Catholics in the United States. The Pew is certainly very large, but it is, literally, $20, they go see a movie; $10, they get respect, an apprenticeship in fidelity. ... Research Center sets that figure at 75 countless. fast food. But if they have $1, they go to They should reserve for marriage the church.” expressions of affection that belong to There is some truth behind the married love.” complaint. A national study in 2003 Since every priest is acutely aware that showed that Protestants typically give many Catholic couples are already living 2.6 percent of their income to their local together as husband and wife before being churches, while Catholics give 1.2 percent. married in the church, some have seen the Some analysts speculate that, because need to express this teaching even more • Cruises • Tours • All-Inclusive Vacations • • Groups & Incentive Travel • an average Catholic church in America forcefully. numbers 3,100 people while Protestant Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of San- We Love Groups! congregations are usually one-tenth that ta Fe, N.M., did so in 2011. In a statement We Specialize in Fundraising & Church Groups! You bring the group, we do the work! 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By Debbie Shelley tries at Mass, such as greeters, the word at Mass because she Assistant Editor lectors, altar servers, ushers wanted to “do it right.” and musicians. Liyah Landry, 6, who also Operating by the principle According to St. Gerard read at Mass, said she had of Proverbs 22:6: “Train the catechist Olivia Edwards, the prayers answered during the young in the way they should children’s Masses help the chil- Mass. go; even when old, they will not dren develop a sense of “this is Travis Williams, 10, who swerve from it,” St. Gerald Ma- my church, this is where I be- gave a Mother’s Day tribute, jella Church in Baton Rouge is long.” She said the church is in said he knew right away what reaching out to youth and chil- the learning process concern- he wanted to say because as he dren, and, in turn, evangelizing ing the liturgy, but it is bearing thought about his mother, he its surrounding community. fruit. was thankful “for all the things Father Marcel Okwara CSsR, “It’s blossoming like a flow- she did for me so I can learn pastor of St. Gerard, said when er,” Edwards said. about the faith.” he came to this church parish According to Brother Eugene Jaylon Henry, 8, said he almost two years ago, there Patin CSsR, religious educa- learned about God and how to were few children and youth tion director at St. Gerard, the contribute to the church. attending Mass and there was Masses help children connect Father Okwara said the chil- only one young person serving with their faith in a busy world. Father Marcel Okwara CSsR, pastor of St. Gerard Church in Baton dren are evangelizing their par- at the altar. “How do you build a founda- Rouge, blesses the children participating in a children’s Mass at St. Ge- ents through their enthusiasm “Everyday, I would say, ‘I tion in this digital world where rard Majella. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator and changed behavior. will not stop until we have more everything is instant? The best “The children go home excit- young people serving,’ ” said Fa- way to learn is through repeti- ed and tell mom and dad what ther Okwara. tion,” Brother Patin said. tend Mass on Sunday. the Mass, said the liturgy allows they are doing at church, then And the number of young Father Okwara said the chil- “The best thing to do is to children to do something for they start coming, too,” said Fa- people becoming involved in dren’s Mass teaches the youth bring them (the children) to God and learn more about him. ther Okwara. the church has increased. The to be responsible, respectful church. If everyone did that Victor Oguejlofor, a student Some of the children’s Mass children offer various gifts to and actively involved in their we would live in a wonderful at Redemptorist High School, participants are not Catholic the church, including singing faith. world,” Varmall said. said he was impacted by Father and their involvement in the lit- and liturgical dancing. Some adults, such as Al- The children attending the Okwara’s homily about the sac- urgy gets their parents curious These children’s parents vereha Varmall, have been most recent children’s Mass, rifices made and love given by about the Catholic faith. come to Mass to see them serve evangelizing the community which was celebrated on Moth- mothers to their children. He He gave an example of two and then come on a regular ba- by bringing the children to the er’s Day, talked excitedly about said he was challenged by Fa- parents who have inquired sis. children’s Mass. Most Saturday what they learn during that ther Okwara’s message that God about having their children and Once a month, St. Gerard nights, Varmall has her grand- Mass. calls children to return such themselves baptized. offers a Mass for youth up to daughter and six children from Kemmyona Moore, who read love to their mothers. “I will be very busy at the high-school age. The children the neighborhood spend the the prayers of the faithful and Faith Agbulu, 8, said she fo- Easter vigil,” said a beaming Fa- carry out the liturgical minis- night with her so they can at- performed a liturgical dance at cused on her role of proclaiming ther Okwara. Are you a doubting Thomas? I doubt it on’t be too quick to walk on water. doubting problem. Jesus. They accept all of his label yourself a true My friend, Jesuit Father A thing is true whether you teachings because they know Ddoubter until all the Bill O’Malley, put it this way, can imagine it or not. Can you through faith that he is telling facts are in. “Remember that while the imagine a subatomic particle? the truth. There is a distinction to be great-hearted Peter stoutly Doubt is a refusal to assent Faith will pull you through made between real doubting, tried to dissuade Jesus from to a proposition unless hard and enable you to trust the and the discomfort we feel facing the dangers in Jerusa- evidence can verify it to be Lord. You believe in order to when pondering theological lem, it was doubting Thomas true. Our hard evidence is understand the truth: You mysteries. All intellectual mys- who said, ‘All right. Let’s go up this: Jesus told us it is true. don’t refuse to believe until teries baffle us, but we accept to the city and die with him.’ ” Catholics believe in the you understand the mystery. them because Jesus revealed Father O’Malley rightly mystery of the incarnation, them and we trust him. concludes that Thomas’ all-in not because they have scien- Father Catoir is chaplain of an For instance, I feel intellec- attitude is evidence enough tific evidence to prove it but emergency assistance pro- tual discomfort when I study to show that a critical mind because they have made a gram and writes on spirituali- the doctrine of the incarna- Spirituality doesn’t preclude a stout heart. decision to trust the words of ty for Catholic News Service. tion: Jesus Christ is true God Perhaps your occasional and true man. 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Sister Carmelita was ries of entrance into the con- also adjunct instructor and gregation in April at Our Lady campus ministry director at of Holy Cross Chapel in New Nichols State University and Orleans. director of the counseling Among the 10 are four who department at Biscayne Col- have served in the Diocese lege in Miami. She currently of Baton Rouge. Sister Flavia ministers as the victim’s as- Reed celebrated 70 years, Sis- sistance coordinator for the ters Marie Emma Noel, Car- Archdiocese of New Orleans. melita Centanni and Annette Sister Flavia Reed Sister Marie Emma Noel Sister Carmelita Centanni Sister Annette Baxley Sister Annette was born Baxley celebrated 60 years. in Denver. For many years Sister Flavia, a native of Ville Seton School in Metairie. She eral Hospital and Our Lady Eunice and Lafayette areas she was a school administra- Platte, served as an elementa- now resides at Our Lady of of Holy Cross Convent, Lake while living at St. Edmund’s tor in elementary schools in ry and high school teacher and Wisdom Health Care Center Providence Hospital and Convent in Eunice. Louisiana and Mexico. For assistant principal at schools in New Orleans and is engaged Terrebonne General Hospi- Sister Carmelita, a native the past 40 years, Sister An- throughout Louisiana and in a ministry of prayer. tal. She also served as pas- of New Orleans, ministered nette served as an elementary as principal at Holy Family Sister Emma, a native of Ar- toral care minister at Holy in schools and universities school principal in Bangla- School in Port Allen and Res- naudville, served as infirma- Family Church in Port Allen in Louisiana as a middle and desh, St. John in Plaquemine, urrection of Our Lord School rian at Holy Angels Convent for 21 years. She now serves high school teacher at Holy Opelousas Catholic, and at St. in New Orleans and as assis- in New Orleans, food service in community ministry for Name of Mary in Algiers, St. Mary of the Angels and St. tant principal at Elizabeth supervisor at Opelousas Gen- the sisters in the Opelousas, John’s in Franklin and many Rita schools in New Orleans. Diocese of Baton Rouge provides assistance for reporting abuse Churches, schools and youth In its ongoing effort to ensure a process for reporting alleged able to provide counseling and printed here in the three lan- organizations have an obligation that this is being accomplished, abuse of a minor. information about addition- guages that are more common- to provide children and youth the Diocese of Baton Rouge has The Diocese of Baton Rouge al care if needed. 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Talk heart to heart ese in the program and the sec- to God, your infinitely loving fa- Dproud parents and family with him. Reject any temptation ond reading read in Vietnamese ther, creator, the sacred heart of of our ordinands, in particular, to ostentation, careerism or and printed in English in the Jesus, your good shepherd and I express cordial regards and conceit. Strive for a pattern of life program. the Pentecost fire of the Holy genuine thanks. And to you, my truly marked by charity, chasti- Bishop Muench noted that Spirit, your faithful advocate.” beloved brothers, Joseph Vu and ty and humility, in imitation of God calls people by name and At the end of the Mass be- Joshua Johnson, I add my heart- Christ, the Eternal High Priest, their mission is to be fishers of fore the final blessing, Bishop iest congratulations and a filial of whom you are to become living men. Muench asked Father Vu to give embrace, and acknowledge the icons.” (Three other vices to avoid Alluding to the imagery of him a blessing, and the new enriching uniqueness and desired might also be mentioned: clerical- Jesus as the good shepherd, the priest then went to his family diversity you contribute to our ism, cynicism and skepticism.) bishop urged Deacon Johnson members, who were seated in diocesan Church. In his first Chrism Mass hom- and Father Vu to hear and com- the first pew, and blessed them. Ordinations provide special ily as pope, Francis eloquently, mit themselves to Jesus’ com- Father Vu has been assigned joy and excitement in the present, From The Bishop and in rather stark, earthly and pelling words to Peter: “Feed as parochial vicar at Christ the and form enduring memories for visceral language, spoke about My Lambs. Tend Me Sheep. King Church and Catholic Stu- the future. Through this ordi- Bishop Robert W. 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Muench’s homily All issues of The Catholic Commentator That is why St. Paul, in his let- In his 2008 New York address for the priesthood and ordina- ter to Timothy, himself a bishop, to seminarians, Benedict XVI tion May 25, 2013, at St. Joseph are available at thecatholiccommentator.org. writes: “Fulfill your diaconate” said: “I urge you to deepen your Cathedral, Baton Rouge. 10 The Catholic Commentator | May 31, 2013 ordination May 31, 2013 | The Catholic Commentator 11 For the Love of God Father Joseph Hoang Vu Father Joseph Vu, Deacon Joshua Johnson Deacon Joshua Daniel Johnson ather Joseph Hoang Vu and you will bend down and said he was a goofy, rebel- pick them up, he told Father oshua Daniel Johnson lifted up The 25-year-old deacon was bap- lious kid seven years ago, Vu. “That image captivated me ordained at St. Joseph Cathedral a “not very nice prayer” to the tized at St. Agnes Church in Baton and even his classmates in – to be a father to bend down Lord before he left on a Steu- Rouge, grew up as a parishioner of the seminary predicted he without condemnation and in By Barbara Chenevert benville South retreat in 2004. St. George Church and attended Lee wouldF never make it to the priest- humility to pick them up and Staff Writer “You better make something High School. The son of Aaron Jr. hood. guide them,” Father Vu said. happenJ at this Catholic retreat or I and Patricia Johnson, he is one of He didn’t like rules, was always The son of Don Vu and Kim am leaving the Catholic Church,” he seven children and enjoys just hang- thinking up practical jokes and Mai, Father Vu credited his said in his prayer. ing out with people, playing basket- was somewhat of an introvert. success to his home life where On the second night of the retreat, ball, listening to music and lying “I really don’t know what God he was taught the importance God answered his prayer, and Dea- on and praying at the beach. He is saw in me. Some of the guys of prayer. “The rules of the con Johnson said he “fell in love with easy going and talkative with a keen were studious, some personable, house even in grade school the Lord.” sense of humor. “I like people to feel some spiritual. I look at myself were to study well and pray at When the bishop first exposed comfortable,” he said “I don’t want and say, ‘why did he chose me?’ night. We always had family the Blessed Sacrament for adoration to turn anyone away from the faith. I I have to give it up to God as a Father Joseph Vu promises Bishop Robert prayer that kept us together. I on that second retreat night, it held want people to experience the king- gracious gift. God has given me W. Muench that he will respect and obey him tried it with my own seminari- little meaning for Deacon Johnson, dom of God now and for eternity.” a guiding hand from the first day and his successors during his ordination to the an brothers. A group of us who who was a high school student at the That personality earned him a in the seminary to the last,” Fa- priesthood. would study together would time. host position on FOCUS, a program ther Vu said. also pray together,” he said. “I had planned to leave the Catho- Bishop Robert W. Muench lays his hands on on Catholic television. He said after When he entered the seminary after graduating Father Vu said his father, who encouraged him to lic faith after I made confirmation. Deacon Joshua Johnson’s head and prays the Steubenville retreat, he would from Bishop Sullivan High School (now St. Michael become a priest even from childhood, would always It may be too strong to say I didn’t the prayer of ordination to the diaconate. stay home on Saturday night to the Archangel), he was told that only one out of 10 en- sing him a song that translated into English as “All believe in Eucharist, but I didn’t be- watch FOCUS. He even had an op- tering that year would make it all the way to be or- That I Offer You.” He told the young boy, “Son, if one lieve it was Jesus Christ. But that night something hit me. portunity to visit a filming in New Orleans and met the dained. He said he looked around at his classmates to day you make it to the altar of sacrifice as a priest, I The Eucharist was who I was looking for. I had looked at late Archbishop Philip Hannan. After Hurricane Katrina, see who he thought would make it out of that class of will sing that song.” friends, parties and other churches, but nothing satisfied the show moved to Covington, near St. Joseph Seminary 21. Little did he believe then that he would be one of Father Vu, who had no intention of being a priest the ache in me. But that night I was crying. I was so happy where Johnson was enrolled. Deacon Johnson was invited them. at the time, said he responded that his father should that I found him – or rather he found me.” to appear on the show to tell his faith story, and after that, On May 25, the 25-year-old son of immigrants keep on practicing because he would never be there. Deacon Johnson said the Lord spoke to him, saying, “I he was offered a position as host. from Vietnam was one of two in his original seminary Don Vu had an opportunity to sing his song at his son’s love you.” “It pierced my heart. I thought I had to do some- “My favorites were the people who just came and shared class to be ordained. He will serve as parochial vicar first Mass of Thanksgiving May 26 at Sts. Anthony of thing or be somebody to be loved. The next thing I saw was their stories, their testimony on how they encountered the at Christ the King Church and Student Center on the Padua and Le Van Phung Church in Baton Rouge, his an image of me as a priest.” Lord in their struggles. Just because you are Christian, LSU campus in Baton Rouge. home church parish. But priesthood was not in his plan. He wanted to marry doesn’t mean you don’t suffer,” he said. “You can’t be a priest without the call of God. I de- Father Vu, who was born in Baton Rouge in 1987, a and have a large family. “I ran from the call,” enrolling “But I am not called to be a TV host. My call is be a dea- sired to be married and have children, but that is not year after his parents came here from a refugee camp instead in Southern University after graduating from Lee con and then a priest. I am not attached to television, but it what God called me to. My desire was contrary to in the Philippines after fleeing their native Vietnam, High School, he said. is a gift for which I am very grateful.” what God wanted. He wanted me to be married, but shared several things people might find interest- However, a strange thing began to happen. Instead of Johnson said it is an exciting time to be a priest when the ing about him, one of which is his allergy to alcohol. making the college party scene, Deacon Johnson found church faces many challenges, like same sex marriage which He said he feared he would not be able to become a himself spending time in the adoration chapel at Our Lady wasn’t even on the radar 10 years ago. “We have to address priest and celebrate Mass, if he could not consume the of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. But he still pushed the issues with Precious Blood. So he began to work up a tolerance idea of priesthood away. “I knew I was supposed to be in charity and to alcohol by consuming small increments at a time. the seminary, but I was still resisting. I dropped out of col- trust. We have “I would have a few drops, then an ounce and then a lege and went to work at the post office. I would get off at to respond glass. But you will never see me with a whole glass of Deacon Joshua Johnson, left, is presented as a candidate for the diaconate and Joseph Vu, right, is presented as a candidate for the pries- 3 a.m. and the only thing open was the adoration chapel. I with love, wine in my hand,” he said. hood at their ordination May 25 at St. Joseph Cathedral. Photos by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator went there and hung out with Jesus.” and I trust in One of his favorite pastimes is archery, something After about six months, he said God gave him the grace God’s grace to he taught himself by watching YouTube. He practiced to begin discerning a vocation. “I still didn’t think I would equip us with in his dorm room where he set up a target. “I only ever make it this far. But the Lord continued to woo me, the necessary missed twice,” he said, with a laugh. heal me and reveal his intimate love through prayers, peo- gifts,” he said. He also loves building and operating radio-con- ple and missions.” “Love is trolled cars, building and repairing computers and Finally he entered the seminary. why all of us target shooting. “When I turned 21, I couldn’t buy al- “I was living in mortal sin and he called me out to be a were created. cohol, so I bought a hand gun,” he said. priest. I hadn’t been to confession in a long time and he Love is why After he is ordained to the priesthood, Father Joseph Vu Father Vu said he hopes to bring his love of being called me to be a priest. It boggles my mind. But God doesn’t I could per- Fathers Tom Ranzino, left, and Tony Ri- blesses his family. with people and good listening skills to his ministry see our sins. We look at our sins and the world looks at them, severe, why I card assist Deacon Joshua Johnson dur- as a priest. He has even developed an appreciation for but God sees us as beloved sons or daughters.” am able to live ing his investiture with a stole and dal- to many, not one. He didn’t want me to have 10 to 15 rules, saying “serving molded me to be a lover of rules. When he looks back on that first encounter with Jesus, happy even matic. children, but thousands of spiritual children,” he said. He is looking forward to being able to share in the sac- Deacon Johnson said he reflects on St. Thomas Aquinas’ when there is Father Vu said he shared with his spiritual adviser, re- rament of reconciliation with his family of parishio- definition of love, which he said is desiring the greatest pain and suffering. I want to share that with people. I hope tired Archbishop Alfred Hughes, that he was concerned ners and in celebrating Mass. “What better way could good for the beloved. when people see me, they see the love of the father, son and about missing the experience of fatherhood. He recount- I feed my family than through Mass and the Eucharist “God desires our greatest good. He created each of us to Holy Spirit.” ed a story where he saw a father bend down and pick up a that the Lord gives us?” be saints to live with him for all eternity. That’s what I am “I have received a huge gift in my relationship with the child who had fallen and encouraged him to keep going. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Father Vu said The ordination Mass of Joseph Vu to the priesthood and Joshua Johnson Deacon Joshua Johnson assists Bishop Robert W. Muench going to bring to people in my diaconate. There is an ache Lord. To be called to participate in his saving ministry Archbishop Hughes responded that he too would expe- he was vested at the ordination by the same priest who to the diaconate included a liturgical dance by youth from St. Agnes Le Thi during the eucharistic liturgy. in them, the need to be wanted and to be loved. I want to blows my mind – that he would call someone so unworthy. rience that same feeling when people came to him in baptized him 25 years ago, Father Hung Viet Nguyen Thanh Church in Marrero. acknowledge the ache and let them know that Jesus is the But I want people to know that I am head over heels in love the sacrament of reconciliation. People will sin and fall, ICM and a friend, Father Paul Yi. one who can fill that ache.” with the Lord,” Deacon Johnson said. 12 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH May 31, 2013 Having a keen heart, mind leads to success for Angela Falgoust

By Debbie Shelley petes in different bowling tour- thing standing between you and the medical professional to use Assistant Editor naments throughout the year. your goal is the story you keep his or her skills to make deci- “It’s a very mental game. That’s telling yourself as to why you sions quickly and accurately. Angela Falgoust, 18, a re- what I like about it,” Falgoust can’t achieve it.” “Many times you have to cent graduate of St. Michael said. Falgoust’s passion for bowl- make a decision that can have High School, loves challenges A team and individual ing has brought her closer to a lasting impact on someone. which require her to be precise, competitor, Falgoust said she her goal of pursuing a medi- It can mean life or death,” Fal- whether she’s learning in the discovers a lot about herself cal career. She recently signed goust said. classroom, competing in her fa- and her teammates through a letter of intent to play for the One of 32 grandchildren, Fal- vorite sport, bowling, preparing the sport, where she said “so Green Wave bowling team at goust said she’s accomplished for a career in the medical field many things can go wrong; Tulane University, where Fal- all that she has through the sup- or sharing her faith. that’s why you have to focus.” goust participated in the Career port of her role models, which Falgoust was a three-year “It definitely taught me to be MD program in which students includes her “Maw Maw and varsity member of the St. Mi- understanding, especially when spend a day in the life of a medi- some close relatives that have chael High School bowling my teammates, or I, am having cal student. passed – her Paw Paw, an uncle team. Twice she was a member a bad game,” said Falgoust. “The program exceeded my and a great uncle.” of the state runner-up teams for She stated keeping a good expectations, as we were able to “I strive to succeed and St. Michael and was the girls perspective helps her to make it engage in hands-on simulated achieve my goals academically, singles state champion as a through the “bad games.” “Not medical practices on life-like in bowling and in regards to sophomore and senior and state every game is going to be per- mannequins. We were able to medical school because of them runner-up as a freshman and fect,” Falgoust said. see how they train as well as and for them,” said Falgoust. junior. She keeps a good attitude experience the many different Falgoust, an altar server and Falgoust was a four-time first by memorizing inspirational and varied areas in medicines. member of the Youth Group at team all-district selection and quotes, which SMHS bowling This opened my eyes to fields I St. Louis King of France Church earned the district MVP as a coach Angela Neucere asks the had yet to even consider, such as in Baton Rouge, said when mak- junior and senior. She was also Angela Falgoust, 18 team to pick out for each sea- pediatrics, from my time with ing decisions she thinks about named twice The Advocate’s son. The two quotes this past Web MD in the pediatric ICU,” how she can grow in her faith Girls Star of Stars for Bowling. Hometown: Baton Rouge year were, “We’re all heroes for she said. and how her actions will help Falgoust said she continually School: St. Michael High School someone ... someday ... even if Falgoust said she is drawn to others and encourage them to learns new things as she com- Church: St. Louis King of France we don’t know it” and “The only the medical field because it calls do the same.

SJV students send gators to soften Sandy’s blow on NJ students

By Chris Redden erators, Acosta and her mother, Sheri, St. Jean Vianney School researched Catholic schools affected by the storm. Hurricane Sandy tore through the There were five Catholic schools in east coast in the early morning hours of the area that were significantly damaged October 29, 2012, when it made land- or destroyed by the storm. SJV chose fall near Brigantine, N.J. The storm left which school to contact based on the size widespread destruction in its wake, de- of the school, how many children were stroying homes and businesses and leav- displaced, and the anticipated date of ing thousands of school children without the students’ return. After much delib- a place to learn. A familiar scene to those eration, St. Camillus Catholic School of affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Rockway Park, N.J., was spiritually ad- St. Jean Vianney sixth-grader Madeline opted by St. Jean Vianney School. Acosta made a connection. Sister Agnes White CSJ, St. Camillus Watching the news coverage follow- principal, was delighted to hear of the ing the storm, Acosta wanted to ease plan. She commented, “We have become the pain of these school children, many so aware of how children can be affected of whom lost, not just a place to learn, by nature and how much we have taken but their homes, their toys and possibly for granted. The ocean is down the block people they loved. In her bedroom, look- from us, and we always enjoyed the view, Showing the plush alligators they sent to students in New Jersey affected by Hurricane ing at all her toys, and surrounded by the as well as the swimming in the summer. Sandy are St. John Vianney students, from left, Kaitlyn Landry, Kennedy Seelbach, people she loved, Acosta reached out in a Our boardwalk is gone and the city is Ryleigh Manuel, Drake Cazedessus and Madeline Acosta. Photo provided by Chris Redden | St. Jean very specific way. trying to replace the sand. What blows Vianney School She sent a message to children in New off the beach now comes in our school- Jersey that they were being thought of yard, and after recess lots of that sand is they were being thought of. that the Social Justice Club members and prayed for daily, something very per- in our halls!” Based on the seven principles of tied onto each alligator. Many gators had sonal, from one child to another. She ap- The students were still scattered Catholic social teaching, the club is also several cards offering prayers and con- proached SJV principal Wendy Gilmore at Christmas, attending other schools involved in school recycling, assisting necting the students of St. Camillus with with an idea to raise money to send toys around their diocese, and they were be- the church parish and school in various the students of St. Jean Vianney. to the children affected by the storm. ginning to look at early spring for a re- other projects and learning how their ac- The students and adults at both Gilmore felt this was a task that could turn. tions can affect the world around them. schools said they hope that this connec- be handled by the SJV Social Justice Acosta and the students of the SJV Almost $2,000 was raised; enough to tion will offer both institutions a spiri- Club. Moderators Dana Sunseri, Tina Social Justice Club wanted to send a purchase the gators and send a cash do- tual partnership akin to pen pals as they Villa and Chris Redden thought about plush alligator, the SJV mascot, to each nation. continue to pray for one another, the how to make this happen. The club mod- child of St. Camillus to show them that The students of SJV made small cards children and communities they serve. May 31, 2013 YOUTH The Catholic Commentator 13 Eighth-grader wins at high school literary rally Catholic schools win big By Debbie Shelley spurred her to excel through Assistant Editor competing with her when the at state literary rally two attended St. Joseph School For the second year in a row, together to see who could read Each of the high schools in placed in Division II: Julia Go- an eighth-grade student from the most books in the Acceler- the Diocese of Baton Rouge odridge, first place and overall St. Joseph School took first ated Reader (AR) Program. In had winners at the State Liter- winner, environmental appli- place in the Louisiana High her brother’s eighth-grade year, ary Rally April 20 at LSU. cations; Emily Stockwell, first School Literary Rally April 20 Emily Ransom won. A member St. Joseph’s Academy stu- place and overall winner, par- at LSU. of the Accelerated Reader 500 dents brought home honors enthood education; Nathan Last year, Katelyn McKneely Points Club each year since she in Division I: Laurie Lyon, Welsh, first place and overall placed first in English I as she was in the third grade, Ransom second place, biology; Sarah winner, French I; Amber Ro- took the test with ninth-grad- has reached the 500 points Christian, fourth place, biol- billard, first place, family and ers at the state rally. She had at- mark in AR, at which students ogy II; Wellesley Dittmar, sec- consumer science; Matthew tended St. Joseph School since are awarded with a pizza party. the second grade and is now a According to Jeri Carroll, ond place, English I; Jordan Lofton, first place, financial student at Ponchatoula High librarian, eighth-grade English Phillips, second place, English math; Mallory Buuck, first School. teacher and textbook coordina- II; Molly Toups, second place, place, French II; Lauren Reed, This year, Emily Ransom, tor, Ransom scored more than English III; Caroline Focht, second place, English I; Con- third place, English IV; Paige nor Rouillier, second place, who attended St. Joseph School Emily Ransom 700 points in AR, which is since she was in kindergarten, 200 points more than the next Bethea, second place, envi- English II; Rachel Willoughby, won first place in English I. rally and brushed up on what highest AR score. Carroll said ronmental science; and Emily second place, nutrition and St. Joseph School is one of she had missed at the district Ransom is not afraid to read Risher, third place, U.S. his- food; Tyler Parker, second the few schools in the Diocese rally to prepare for state. long books and got all of the tory. place, physics; Mallory Borel, of Baton Rouge that offers Eng- She said she thought she did questions right on the AR test. Also, Erika Rodriguez, su- third place, geometry; Meghan lish I and Algebra I for high not do well on the district rally “She’s very bright,” Carroll perior rating, speech interpre- Pecaut, third place, Spanish II; school credit to eighth-grade test and was surprised that said. tive reading; Jessica Katzmar- Christopher Reed, third place, students. she won second place. She said At the eighth-grade promo- zyk, excellent rating, French pre-calculus; Matthew Urqu- In the English I local, dis- she believed she did better at tion ceremony on May 14, Ran- I interpretive reading; Ame- hart, third place, chemistry; trict and state competitions, the state contest, but was even som received the St. Joseph lia Fuselier, excellent rating, Richard Tuminello, fourth students are tested on their more surprised that she won Award, which recognizes an French IV extemporaneous place, functions and statistics; ability to read and interpret lit- first place. eighth-grade boy and girl who speaking; Andre Laville, su- and Catherine Albano, fifth erature, understand the prin- “I was really excited,” Ran- exhibit the values of St. Joseph perior rating, French III inter- place, English III; Three St. ciples of writing correctly and som said. school through his or her ac- pretive reading; Mary-Grace Thomas Aquinas High School effectively, and their working An honors student, Ransom tions, does his or her best aca- Pollet, excellent rating, Span- students placed in Division knowledge of grammar. said she is inspired to read by demically, serves the commu- ish IV extemporaneous speak- III at the rally: Spencer Wyld, Ransom said she stayed up her brother, Taylor, a student at nity and school, and serves as ing; Alexis Falcon, superior second place, world history; late studying for the district Ponchatoula High School. He a positive role model at school. rating, Spanish I interpretive Logan Thompson, third place, reading; and Allyson Young, English I; and Butch Bartels, | excellent rating, Spanish IV third place, geometry. youth briefs interpretive reading. Also in Division III, Re- Several Catholic High demptorist High School stu- Schools win robotics challenge – Two schools The robotics competition, which encour- School students also placed in dents Junyoung Ahn placed in this diocese won at the first robotics chal- ages students to engage in science, technology, Division 1: Mark Babin, first second in pre-calculus and lenge at the World War II Museum on May 11. engineering and math, has four components: place and overall winner, cal- Daniel St. Dizier placed third The St. Theresa of Avila School Warrior programing Lego Mindstorm robots to accom- culus; Joseph Balhoff, second in sociology . Robots team was named the overall grand plish eight tasks, writing and producing a one- place, algebra II; Brandon Catholic High School of champion and the Most Blessed Sacrament minute commercial, issuing a press release on Heap, first and overall winner, Pointe Coupée had three stu- Pelibot Bombers won the robot design compe- the team’s recycling concept and producing a accounting; Tyler Peairs, sec- dents place in Division IV: tition. poster for display at the WWII Museum. ond place, psychology; Hunter Zoe Jummonville, second Rube, fifth place, pre-calculus; place, fine arts survey; Wil- Parker Say, third place, func- liam Jewell, second place, ge- PRAYING FOR MOORE, tions and statistics; Adam ometry; and Conner Meche, OKLA. – On May 24, Holy Ghost School students Thompson, second place, com- third place, Biology II. prayed the rosary for healing puter science. For Ascension Catholic for the victims of the recent Also Ethan Barbin, excel- High School, Chelsea Hager tornado in Moore, Okla. lent rating, French II inter- placed fourth in Spanish II. From left, second-grade stu- pretive reading; and Joseph Two St. John High School dents Gabrielle Mobley, So- Nolan, excellent, French III, students placed in Division IV: phia Geisler and Paris interpretive reading. Benjamin Poirrier, first place, Marques pray the rosary. Sixteen out of the 22 St. functions and statistics; and Photo provided by Cindy Michael High School students Brandon D’Albor, fifth place, Wagner | Holy Ghost School who attended the state rally pre-calculus.

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transporting their unstable pal to a mental allies, explores delicate moral shadings, the Motion Picture Association of America health facility in Arizona. En route, the trio is nature of friendship and the interplay of in- MOVIE ratings: waylaid by a gangster (John Goodman) who nocence and disillusionment in the mind of G – General audiences; all ages admitted wants them to help him retrieve stolen loot Sheridan’s character, who must also cope REVIEWS PG – Parental guidance suggested; some material may not be suitable for children purloined by an archcriminal (Ken Jeong). with his quarreling parents’ (Sarah Paulson USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned While the shenanigans that made the earlier and Ray McKinnon) impending divorce and classifications: to give special guidance for attendance entries repellent may mercifully be absent, his puppy love for a sometimes disdainful A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may there’s a different, deeper — and philosophi- older girl (Bonnie Sturdivant). Intense but A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children cally, at least, potentially more troubling — largely bloodless violence, some adolescent A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- recklessness at work in this picture. In the sex talk, including references to pornogra- A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian inkiest vein of nihilistic black humor, the fre- phy, a couple of uses of profanity, consider- L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted quent intrusion of death — whether that of able crude and crass language. A-III; PG-13 O – Morally offensive disposable animals or of equally disposable people — is presented as a cue for guffaws. Star Trek Into Darkness Stylized gun violence, a fleeting glimpse of ( Paramount) Fast & Furious 6 morally dubious and certainly not for the frontal male nudity, a brief but vulgar refer- Snappy follow-up to director J.J. Abrams’ (Universal) impressionable. Murky moral values, con- ence to sexual activity, some profanity, per- 2009 reboot of — and prequel to — the long- Lured by the promise of pardons for siderable stylized violence including a scene vasive rough and crude language. L; R lived sci-fi franchise that stretches back to their past misdeeds, a crew of law-flouting of torture, cohabitation, partial nudity, a few 1960s television. In this second chronicle underground car racers — led by Vin Die- uses of profanity, at least one rough term, Mud of their early professional lives, dynamic, sel and Paul Walker — reassemble to help a much crude and crass language, an obscene (Lionsgate/Roadside) impetuous Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine) and his federal agent (Dwayne Johnson) thwart the gesture. L; PG-13 Character-centered drama, set in rural seemingly emotionless half-Vulcan, half- civilization-threatening schemes of a crimi- Arkansas, in which two teenage best friends human first officer Spock (Zachary Quinto) nal mastermind (Luke Evans) who uses The Hangover Part III (Tye Sheridan and Jacob Lofland) from a lead their intrepid crew on a high-stakes, hotrods to speed his heists of top-secret mili- (Warner Bros.) hardscrabble town on the banks of the Mis- sometimes morally fraught crusade against tary equipment. The fact that the gangster’s On its surface, this is a defanged, de- sissippi discover a fugitive (Matthew McCo- an intergalactic terrorist (Benedict Cum- number two (Michelle Rodriguez) is Diesel’s clawed version of the first two “Hangover” naughey) living on an otherwise uninhabited berbatch). The fundamental message of not-dead-after-all love interest is another installments with no sex, no alcohol or drug island in the river and agree to help him es- Abrams’ spectacular adventure – a warning draw. Director Justin Lin’s barroom brawl of abuse and almost no nudity. Director Todd cape. As they assist the charismatic stranger against employing immoral means to over- a movie features well-orchestrated chases, Phillips, who co-wrote with Craig Mazin, fo- in refitting a disabled boat so he can make come evil – is both scripturally resonant and softens the tone of its grunting machis- cuses the plot on the long-overdue matura- a waterborne getaway to the Gulf of Mexico, and timely. But the parents of teen Trekkies mo with the occasional flourish of vague re- tion of a spoiled rich boy (Zach Galifianakis), the boys are increasingly drawn into — and will need to weigh the profit of that lesson ligiosity. But the self-determined code which a process in which two of his friends (Brad- endangered by — the tangled relationships against the debit of some sensual imagery its heroes substitute for civil obedience is ley Cooper and Ed Helms) try to assist by in his life, especially the obsessive romance and vulgar talk. Possibly acceptable for older (with Reese Witherspoon) that drove him adolescents. Much bloodless battling but to commit a crime that now has both the also occasional harsh violence, some sexual police and a team of bounty hunters on his content – including a trio glimpsed waking trail. Writer-director Jeff Nichols’ leisurely up together and scenes with skimpy costum- coming of age story, which also features Sam ing – a few uses of crude language, a half- Shepard as one of the runaway’s few adult dozen crass terms. A-III; PG-13 FCC to try rewriting broadcast indecency standards; will it succeed?

By Mark Pattison should be changed. The original deadline Catholic News Service for the public comment period was May 20, but has been extended to June 19. WASHINGTON — After running “This has been on the FCC’s plate for a afoul of the courts yet again, the Federal long time,” said Helen Osman, USCCB sec- Communications Commission is taking retary for communications. “And it would another stab at rewriting its regulations on be great if they would be moved to come to indecent content on over-the-air television some decisions on this.” and radio. Osman noted the difficulties in regulat- Whether the regulations need to be re- ing over-the-air broadcasting when it is written, though, is another matter entirely. fetching a shrinking market share in com- The FCC has sustained its court losses in petition with cable TV, satellite radio and trying to fine networks for profanities ut- online forms of communication. tered at awards ceremonies that aired on “It doesn’t affect cable, it doesn’t affect Fox and NBC, and also for the Janet Jack- social media,” she said. “You’re talking son breast exposure during the 2004 Super about a limited but substantial piece of Bowl halftime show which aired on CBS. what people view, so its benefit to parents But because the court rescinded the FCC is questionable.” punishment, does that weaken the FCC’s Osman said the U.S. Conference of Cath- enforcement powers? And if that’s the case, olic Bishops would not be filing comments what would a new regulatory framework on the latest proposal, saying the FCC look like? would have to rely on past statements from Currently, no indecent words or images the bishops. are to be aired between the hours of 6 a.m. One of those would be the 1998 pastoral and 10 p.m., when children are most likely statement “Renewing the Mind of the Me- to be awake and watching TV. The FCC dia.” In it, the bishops delineated the re- asked for comments on whether those rules See FCC page 15 May 31, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 15 Showing love and care says much about you 1234 56789 11120 131 41 51 61

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Appreciation, no 22 Reacted to a massage you and ___…” (Gen 12:3) The song’s message interested me. matter how you express it, is a clear 23 Cut and dried grass 7 Gaslight and Good Feeling It describes two individuals who message of love. As she feels his ap- 24 Old Testament animal of 8 Help seem to care about each other but preciation, she will recognize that sacrifice 9 Wind dir. just “can’t say love,” presumably as she is important to him. This adds 25 Jacob’s ___ 10 “Bad company ruins good 27 Airline of ill-fated Flight 800 ___” (1 Cor 15:33) in “I love you.” up to love. (abbr.) 11 Indian nursemaid They don’t want to tell each other Love others with the simple 28 Remembrance 12 Long luxuriant hair how they feel and “run the risk of gesture of caring. Look beyond 32 Catholic newsman and “Hard- 13 Secret competitor being wrong.” They are on the edge romance to see how much love you ball” host Matthews 21 They fill the church of expressing their feelings, but can bring into the lives of oth- 35 Makes well 22 Swiss mountain range 36 In creation, God calls the light 25 Uncultivated country the song’s character knows that he ers. This is the path Jesus and his this (Gen 1:5) 26 Fishy “can’t seem to say how I feel and say On The Record disciples offer. Help others realize 37 Rake 27 “Bind them upon your heart it right.” If he did, he knows that he their dignity as sons and daughters 38 Unsinkable Catholic survivor always; ___ them about your would “be jumping into something,” of God by the caring way that you of the Titanic neck.” (Prov 6:21) Charlie Martin 39 Very strong wind 28 Catholic Oscar-winning but that something may be “noth- treat them. 40 From, in Bonn actress of “The Country Girl” ing.” However, when it comes to a 41 Was able fame He could be right. Maybe words are not so im- specific relationship that you hope will develop into 42 Well-known 29 Father of Seth portant at this point. When it comes to love, actions a romance, there is no way to avoid the “risk” that 43 Office book 30 Green vegetable convey love more clearly. There will come a time the song mentions. It’s hard to say whether your 45 To be unwell 31 Looked at 46 Fleming and McKellen 32 Cancer sign when he will have to tell the girl about his feelings, caring will be returned as “I love you, too,” but love 47 Verbal uncertainties 33 “…now and at the ___ of our but for now, why not show her? given freely says much about you. Move beyond the 48 Male cat death. Amen” He could begin by demonstrating that her needs fear of the inherent risk and help our world become 51 Hill 34 Trick are important to him. Every person can use atten- a more loving place. 54 Charger 35 Forty ___ 56 Leave out 38 Grumble tion or support. He could make sure that some of his 57 Mission to remember 39 It precedes Eph “words” of love are acts of service. He can do things Martin is an Indiana pastoral counselor who 59 Ascend 41 Roman greeting for her with no agenda except to help make her life reviews current music for Catholic News Service. 60 Place 42 This was offered to the risen better. Then, he would be giving time or effort as a Your comments are always welcome. Write to 61 At Zarephath, she fed Elijah Jesus (Lk 24:42) gift. [email protected] or at 7125 West Country 62 End piece? 44 Good habit 63 Perry’s creator 45 Sign from Jonathan that Of course, there are many other ways to say “I Road 200 South, Rockport, IN 47635. 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ou were without your parish word that simply refers to “Jesus and the Jewish suffering brethren in our prayers. Jews priests for four days during the “mysteries.” Parishioners Roots of the Liturgy of the and their psalms are sort of the “his- Yweek of May 12-18. I hope you who have been converts to Hours” was the topic of the torical sacrament” of suffering that can noticed. We were all in Metairie for a Catholicism and entered second talk. And you say, touch us all. continuing formation workshop on Lec- the Church through the “What does that have to “Lectio Divina and Jacob’s Ladder” tio Divina and the Spiritual Life. “Lectio RCIA (Rite of Christian do with the people in the was the final talk that I was able to at- Divina” refers to prayerful reading of Initiation for Adults) pews?” tend. Lectio Divina is a way of praying Scripture. and their sponsors and Actually, more and sacred Scripture that has been recom- The priests of the Diocese of Baton teachers would be familiar more people today seem mended for all Catholics by the Vatican Rouge have Spring Formation Days once with mystagogy. During to be using a little paper- Council II, the Catechism of the Catholic a year in May as part of our professional the weeks between Easter back publication called Church and Pope Benedict XVI. It is sim- education. I found this year’s topic very and Pentecost they have “Magnificat” for their daily ply reading sacred Scripture attentively, enjoyable, informative and helpful for studied the mysteries of prayer. It is a shortened meditating on it, praying in our own anyone’s spiritual life, not just for the our faith like the incarna- version of the breviary, the words as a response to what we read, and spiritual life of priests, so I am going to tion, resurrection and Another prayerbook that priests allowing ourselves to be united to God share the best parts with you. ascension of Jesus; or the use daily. It is all based on and consoled by his grace. The presenter was Dr. Brant Pitre, presence of Jesus in Scrip- Perspective Scripture and homilies on A medieval abbot of the great French professor of sacred Scripture at Notre ture, the Eucharist and the Scripture by fathers of the monastery of Chartreuse developed these Dame Seminary in New Orleans. I am Christian community. Father John Carville Church. The purpose of us- four steps for approaching God in prayer, going to refer to his handouts and add The sacraments depend ing this scriptural prayer is using the image of the angels going up my own comments. I had to miss his last on sacred Scripture, the Bible, for their to make the whole course of the day and and down from heaven on a ladder that two talks because I was in Ester, La. for meaning. It is through sacred Scripture night holy by the praise of God. Through Jacob dreamed about in the Book of the 50th wedding anniversary Mass of that God tells us of his plan to send his prayerfully reading the Old Testament Genesis. two friends. Ask your priests about the own son to redeem our human lives. and the New Testament, we together with Like the apostles, we all want to know talks on “Contemplating the Mysteries of What we do in church during the liturgy Jesus offer prayer to God the Father. how to pray. Scripture can be our key to Christ with Mary” and “St. Peter and the of the Mass and the other sacraments is During the question and answer approaching God daily and enjoying his Stages of the Spiritual Life.” to pray through words and physical signs session I asked how do we pray all those presence in our lives. Pitre suggested Each talk was followed by table like bread, wine, oil, exchange of vows, psalms that constantly moan about that we start with the Gospels, psalms, discussions and questions and answers etc., proceeding from visible words and enemies making us suffer. That’s not my proverbs and Tim Gray’s book, “Praying among the priests and Pitre. After years actions to the invisible presence of God daily experience, thank God. Pitre’s an- Scripture for a Change,” which can be in ministry, there isn’t a whole lot that in our lives. God, eternal and infinite, is swer was that somewhere in the world found at amazon.com. priests haven’t heard and discussed and always beyond our complete understand- at any time, true to Jesus’ warning, are willing to question, so it takes a brave ing, hence the mystery. But his presence there are always Christians being per- FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the speaker to address them. Pitre did more we can experience through his word in secuted. After 9/11 and now the Boston Diocese of Baton Rouge and writes on than hold his own. Scripture, through the sacraments, and Marathon bombings even we Americans current topics for The Catholic Commen- The first talk was the “Biblical Mysta- through faith in Jesus and love for each can identify with that. If we really are tator. He can be reached at johnnycar gogy of the Mass.” Mystagogy is a Greek other. one body in Christ, we have to keep our [email protected]. Students receiving two messages about sexual relationships t The Catholic Univer- that the difference between sex At The Catholic University of prevent violence while preserv- sity of America, where and sexual abuse is the element America, as at other universi- ing promiscuity. It is forbidden AI serve as president, we of consent. And they will use ties, there should be exact and to consider that for some subset have been working on some a formula something like this uncompromising justice for the of the population, the latter can revisions to our code of student to define consent: “Consent is crime of sexual abuse. At the lead to the former. conduct. We’re finding that it’s informed, freely given, mutually same time, we want to steer Casual sex is a disordered challenging because we need understandable words or ac- our students toward something activity. If you engage in it, it to send students two different tions that indicate a willingness better than merely avoiding vio- creates terrible habits in you messages about sex that can at to participate in sexual activity.” lence. We want them to embrace and degrades your partner. For times clash awkwardly. But that’s not the end of the virtue and avoid vice. some, it will also create a sense One pertains to sexual abuse story from a Catholic perspec- Risk managers (accoun- of entitlement to sex without ­— rape, sexual assault, sexual tive. Consensual sex between tants and lawyers) want us to commitment. And this sense battery. The message here is students matters, too. It’s not be very clear with our stu- of entitlement is quite danger- fairly obvious. It is both a crime a crime (fortunately), but it is dents about what counts as ous. To discuss such topics as and a sin against justice and a sin against chastity when it sexual abuse: “Make sure your Guest Opinion date rape without providing charity. Its distinguishing mark takes place outside of marriage. partner is a willing participant John Garvey this context is to play a game of is the element of coercion — of Chastity is an unfashionable in any sexual activity. Get con- pretend. forcing sex on an unwilling virtue nowadays, but the idea is sent for every move you make.” Like all virtues, chastity victim. not hard to understand. Casual If we’re not explicit about this, get consent for, you should not produces good habits in those Sexual abuse is not only sex is harmful even if there is they say, we may be guilty be doing it at all.” who practice it. The promise forbidden by state criminal law. no coercion. It plays at love for under Title IX of creating a There is no logical incon- to avoid and prevent sexual It is also addressed by federal sport. It makes promises that hostile environment, and risk sistency between the goals of violence is one we can all keep. laws that apply to colleges — the players don’t intend to keep. losing federal funds. preventing sexual violence and We can keep it more easily if we Title IX, the Violence Against It insults the dignity of the That makes some sense. promoting chastity. The two practice and respect this old- Women Act, and the Clery Act other person by treating him But if we do follow the accoun- are actually quite harmonious. fashioned virtue. (which requires colleges to re- or her as a sex toy rather than tants’ and lawyers’ advice, it’s The awkwardness in explain- port sex offenses near campus). a child of God. It divorces sex a bit awkward to turn around ing this arises because our Garvey is president of The College student conduct from the creation of new life then and say, “But wait — that culture doesn’t want to hear the Catholic University of America codes will usually tell students and the unity of a family. sexual activity we told you to message it needs. It wants to in Washington. May 31, 2013 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17 Our fundamental option of being part of many communities

everal years ago at a conference that I was But depth is not all of a kind. Humili- would any other human in that situation. attending, the keynote speaker challenged his au- ation makes us deep, but it can make us Invoking divine power or not invoking it as Sdience in this way: All of us, he pointed out, are deep in very different ways: It can make a means of escape was not the issue about members of various communities: we live in families, us deep in understanding, empathy and which he was anguishing. The issue was are part of church congregations, have colleagues with forgiveness, or it can make us deep in not whether to die or not die. It was about whom we work, have a circle of friends and are part of resentment, bitterness and vengeance. how to die. Jesus’ choice was this: Do I die a larger civic community. In every one of these there The young men who shot their classmates in bitterness or in love? Do I die in hard- will come a time when we will get hurt, when we will in Columbine and the young man who in- ness of heart or softness of soul? Do I die in not be honored, when we will be taken for granted and discriminately gunned down students at resentment or in forgiveness? treated unfairly. All of us will get hurt. That is a given. Virginia Tech University had, no doubt, We know which way he chose. His However, and this was his challenge, how we handle suffered more than their share of hu- humiliation drove him to extreme depths, that hurt, with either bitterness or forgiveness, will miliation in life and that had made them but these were depths of empathy, love and color the rest of our lives and determine what kind of deep. Sadly, in their case, it made them forgiveness. person we are going to be. deep in anger, bitterness and murder. That is the issue that is perennially at Suffering and humiliation find us all, and in full We see the opposite in Jesus in how In Exile stake in terms of our own maturity and measure, but how we respond to them will determine he faces his crucifixion. Crucifixion, as generatively: In our humiliations, do we both the level of our maturity and what kind of person we know, was designed by the Romans as Father Ron Rolheiser give ourselves over to bitterness or love, we are. Suffering and humiliation will either soften our capital punishment; but they had more resentment or forgiveness, hardness of hearts or harden our souls. than mere capital punishment in mind. heart or softness of soul? And we have to The dynamic works this way: Crucifixion was also designed to do two other things: to make that choice daily: Every time we find ourselves There is no depth of soul without suffering. Human inflict the optimal amount of pain that was possible for shamed, ignored, taken for granted, belittled, unjustly experience has long ago taught us this. We attain depth a person to absorb, and to utterly and publicly humiliate attacked, abused or slandered we stand between resent- primarily through suffering, especially through the kind the one undergoing it. ment and forgiveness, bitterness and love. Which of of suffering that is also humiliating. If anyone of us were As Jesus prepares to face his crucifixion and the these we chose will determine both our maturity and to ask ourselves the question: What has given me depth? shameful humiliation within it, he cringes before the our happiness. What has opened me to deeper perception and deeper challenge and asks God whether there is another way And, ultimately, for all of us, as was the case with understanding? Almost invariably the answer would be of getting to the depth of Easter Sunday without having Jesus, we will have to face this choice on the ultimate one of which we would be ashamed to speak: we were to undergo the humiliation of Good Friday. Eventu- playing field: In the face of our earthly diminishment bullied as a child, we were abused in some way, some- ally, but only after sweating blood, does he accept that and death will we choose to let go and die with a cold thing within our physical appearance makes us feel in- there is no other way than to undergo the humiliation of heart or a warm soul? ferior, we speak with an accent, we are always somehow crucifixion. But we get the real lesson only if we really the outsider, we have a weight problem, we are socially understand what was at stake in Jesus’ choice here. The Oblate Father Rolheiser, theologian, teacher and award- awkward, the list goes on. But the truth is always the agonizing choice that he is making is not the choice: Do winning author, is president of the Oblate School of same: To the extent that we have depth, we have also I submit to death, or do I invoke divine power and walk Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He can be contacted been humiliated. The two are inextricably connected. free? He was condemned to death and felt as helpless as through his website ronrolheiser.com.

Social movements and swimming against the tide

Same-sex marriage is one of the most ishment and abortion? Oregon, have it but efforts jumped dramatically in recent years. successful social movements in Ameri- Some progress is being are underway in other In the 1930s and 1940s, the number of can history. made against capital pun- states. “nones” hovered around 5 percent, one of Writing in Commonweal, Andrew ishment, but it is taking Koppelman believes the the researchers who conducted the study Koppelman said “its claims were out- centuries to accomplish. same-sex marriage success said. Since then, the number of people side the realm of political possibility as In early May, Maryland is due to many opponents who don’t consider themselves part of recently as the early 1990s. became the 18th state to being inarticulate and fail- a religion has increased to 30 percent, “Now its victory is probably inevi- repeal the death penalty. ing to pass their views on according to The Pew Forum on Religion table,” wrote Koppelman, a law professor The first state to repeal it – to their children. Koppel- and Public Life. at Northwestern University. Michigan – did so in 1846. man notes that a Gallup “The liberal conception of religion Based on current evidence, it is dif- “This has been a long poll shows 53 percent of being allowed only in places of worship, ficult to argue with Koppelman’s opinion. hard push for us since Americans favor same and the elimination of religion outside The pressure to enact same-sex marriage 1987 when we succeeded sex-marriage. Its support it, is not convincing,” said then-Cardinal laws in the states as well as at the federal in winning legislation has doubled in 15 years, he Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Fran- level is moving as an avalanche roar- prohibiting the execution Consider This says. cis, in 2010. ing over obstacles in its way – including of juveniles, and two years A 2013 Wall Street More recently, the pope offered words the Catholic Church. In May, Delaware later banning the execu- Stephen Kent Journal/NBC poll found of encouragement. became the 11th state to legalize same- tion of persons with mental that a majority of Ameri- “Listen carefully, young people, swim sex marriage. retardation,” said Richard Dowling, cans believe in legal abortion, and seven against the tide; it’s good for the heart, A social issue such as same-sex mar- former director of the Maryland Catholic out of 10 oppose efforts to overturn Roe but it takes courage,” Pope Francis said at riage gains more support than the moral Conference. v. Wade. Mass April 28 in St. Peter’s Square. “We issues of abortion, capital punishment In the 40 years since the U.S. Supreme Culture is encapsulated within and Christians weren’t chosen by the Lord to and immigration rights. Court legalized abortion, those who op- carried forward by religion throughout do little things. Same-sex marriage proponents rely pose it have been working for a consti- history. “Let’s not get discouraged,” he said. heavily on arguments of justice to gain tutional amendment based on the belief Sociologists from the University of “We have the strength of the Holy Spirit support for their cause. But if justice that life begins at conception. California, Berkeley and Duke University to conquer these tribulations.” can be seen as convincing in a social At the other end of the spectrum, from found in a recent study that the number question, why isn’t justice convincing conception to natural death, is “death of people who do not consider themselves Kent is the retired editor of archdiocesan in moral issues involving the protec- with dignity” or physician-assisted part of an organized religion, called the newspapers in Omaha and Seattle. Con- tion of human life such as capital pun- suicide. Only two states, Washington and “nones” for their lack of affiliation, has tact him at: [email protected]. 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS May 31, 2013

St. Paul VBS – St. Paul the Apostle Church, 3912 Gus seph Abbey Christian Life Center, 75376 River Road, St. July 15 through Friday, July 19, 6:30 – 9 p.m., in the par- Young Ave., Baton Rouge will hold its Vacation Bible Benedict. The retreat will be led by Jason and Elise An- ish activity center. For information call the church office at School, “Kingdom Rock – Where Kids Stand Strong for gelette, Shirley and Arthur Dupré and Ryan and Danielle 225-642-8441. God,” Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 6 – 8 Eak. For information and to register call 504-830-3716 or p.m., at the St. Paul Parish Center. For information call the visit faithandmarriage.org. Individual Retreats – Father Joe Palermo, spiritual di- church office at 225-383-2537. rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, and Do- Right to Life Benefit Breakfast – The third annual Ba- minican Sisters Mary Noel and Mary Daniel will offer Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites – The Secular Order ton Rouge Right to Life Benefit Breakfast will take place individually directed retreats June 9 through June 16, at of Discalced Carmelites welcomes those who are interest- Saturday, June 22, 9 – 11:30 a.m., at the St. Thomas More Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville Road, ed in developing their prayer life according to the teach- Church Parish Hall, 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge. Ponchatoula. For information and to register call 225- ings of the Carmelite saints. Meetings are held at the Our The breakfasts are $35 per person or $240 for a table of 294-5039. Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center, St. Gabriel Room, eight For information and to make reservations call 225- 444 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge, at 1:30 p.m. The next 749-8260 or 225-667-7239. Cenacle Retreat – Father Joseph Nassal CPPS will present meeting will be on Sunday, June 9. For information call a retreat, “The Breath of Life: Honoring the Mystic With- 225-926-6962 or email [email protected]. St. Gabriel VBS – St. Gabriel Church, 3625 Hwy. 75, St. in,” Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23, at Cenacle Gabriel, will host its annual Vacation Bible School, “King- Retreat House, 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie. For informa- Couples Retreat – A married couples retreat, “Faith,” will dom Rock – Where Kids Stand Strong for God,” for chil- tion and to register call 504- 887-1420, ext. 225 or email be held Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, at St. Jo- dren 4-years-old through entering sixth grade Monday, [email protected].

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By Dennis Sadowski The survey by the Godfrey Catholic News Service Diekmann, OSB Center for Pa- tristics and Liturgical Studies WASHINGTON — A major- at St. John’s School of Theology- ity of U.S. priests said they dis- Seminary in Collegeville, Minn., like the translation of the Roman also found that 80.1 percent of Missal introduced at Advent respondents found some of the 2011, a new survey found. language in the missal “awkward Overall, 59 percent of re- or distracting.” sponding priests said they dis- Researchers conducted the liked the new English translation survey from February through of the third edition of the Roman early May. A total of 1,536 priests Missal. At the same time, 39 per- participated, a response rate of cent of respondents said they 42.5 percent. All 178 Latin-rite liked the text. dioceses in the U.S. were invited

A guide to the new wording in the Mass is pictured in a pew prior to Sunday service at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Alexandria, Va., Nov. 27, 2011. The new English translation of the Roman Missal was used for the first time in churches across the nation on the first Sunday of Advent in 2011. Churchgoers at St. Joseph's took the changes in stride and with good humor as they stammered through the new wording. Photo by Nancy Phelan Wiechec | CNS Help Wanted Help Wanted to participate in the survey; 32 other priests are saying. They’re sentative of wider opinion is not Caregiver needed for an elderly man in In sales employment advertise- Central area. 2 to 3 days a week, 5 hours a ments, the advertiser must name dioceses accepted the invitation. voicing some struggles and ascertained by this survey.” day. Job duties including: cooking, light the product or service to be sold. There are more than 14,000 frustrations. As the report itself Father Merz said he would laundry and ironing, light housekeeping Ads must state how wages will be and driving elder to grocery. Send ré- paid (salary, commissions, etc.) if priests in the U.S. points out, their own kind of love have liked a demographic break- sumé and references to 5561summer@ money is mentioned. The ad must Chase Becker, the survey’s for the liturgy comes out and love down of survey respondents to gmail.com or P.O. Box 53433, Lafayette, also state if there is an investment LA 70505. required. project manager, described the for their people comes out. That’s determine what differences, if results as surprising in an inter- kind of nice,” Father Merz said. any, exist between the views of view with Catholic News Service. He said the findings would be older and younger priests and Diocese of Baton Rouge “When you look through the helpful as the bishops prepare to native English speakers and non- Catholic Schools Office optional comments that priests vote on changes in prayers in the native English speakers. www.csobr.org were able to leave, I just was re- rites for marriage and confirma- Becker said the survey avoid- ally struck by the things that sur- tion that will be voted on at the ed seeking demographic infor- faced,” Becker said. “A lot felt the U.S. bishops’ fall general meeting mation altogether in order to Curriculum & Instructional Specialists translation affected negatively on in November as well as the Lit- gauge the views of priests as a As a part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the Catholic Schools Office their own prayer life or the abil- urgy of the Hours down the road. whole. serves 31 schools with a student population of approximately 15,000 in ity to connect with their parish- “I wouldn’t perceive this sur- The survey looked at a variety Grades PK 3 - 12 in eight civil parishes. As a district accredited through ioners. vey stopping those translation of factors to weigh the views of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the office supports “These priests have devoted projects, but at the same time it priests. The overriding concern school improvement by fostering positive communication, promoting their lives to their work, and the might make the bishops and oth- priests expressed in comments strong curriculum and instruction, utilizing resources effectively, and celebration of Mass is the huge ers involved in the process a little left on the survey site was that celebrating outstanding accomplishment. part of their work and their own more involved, a little more at- the language seemed to sepa- Specialists in curriculum and instruction serve schools in the dis- identity as priests. Clearly this is tentive. That could potentially be rate them from the people in the trict by managing aspects of diocesan initiatives to increase rigor & rel- something that has touched them a good thing from the survey,” he pews. evance in classrooms, including training for supervision of instruction, on a very deep level,” he said. said. Nearly half of the respon- methods of increasing student engagement and differentiated instruc- Father Daniel Merz, associate The translation process for dents, 48.7 percent, said they dis- tion, regulations for 504 accommodations and the special education director of the U.S. Conference of the Roman Missal, coordinated approved of the way the Vatican program, and aspects of common core implementation. Specialists col- Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of by the International Commis- handled bringing about the new laborate with the superintendent to provide professional development Divine Worship, welcomed the sion on English in the Liturgy, missal, indicating they felt it was workshops and events as well as continual support for the accreditation findings, but was cautious in ac- took a decade to complete as the a top down process. Forty per- process, which involves data analysis and review. cepting them without question, bishops’ conferences in English- cent of priests said they approved Applicants must meet the following criteria: especially after a more detailed speaking countries reviewed, re- of the Vatican’s leadership in the • Practicing Catholic Required survey of laypeople last fall by vised and prayed over the word- process. • Master’s Degree or Higher Required the Center for Applied Research ing that would become standard Father Merz said that discus- • Experience in Catholic School Administration Preferred in the Apostolate at Georgetown at Masses around the world. sions on the translation involved • Demonstrated Ability as an Effective Collaborator University found that 70 percent Monsignor Andrew R. Wad- Catholics versed in liturgical lan- of respondents said the transla- sworth, ICEL executive director, guage and practices at various Submit letter of interest, résumé with references tion was a “good thing.” said in comments posted online levels of the U.S. church. and copies of transcript(s) to: “The (bishops’) Committee on by the Diekmann Center that ac- “On this side of the Atlantic, Catholic Schools Office 1800 South Acadian Thruway Divine Worship and the bishops companied the survey’s release from the bishops’ side and ICEL’s Baton Rouge, LA 70808 will be very interested in study- May 21 that the priests who re- side, that would be a misrepre- ing the full report as well as the sponded represented a small sentation of what happened,” Deadline for Application: June 15, 2013 one I would say is more scientific portion of the more than 14,000 he said. “From this side, it was that CARA put out,” Father Merz priests in the U.S. very inclusive. This was one of told CNS. “We’re going to put “The new translation clearly the most widely consulted docu- The schools of the Diocese of those together so it’s not just one has a different voice and the ments that we’ve ever produced. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are Equal Opportunity Employers or the other. We want to get an survey shows that some priests It went back and forth to so many and do not discriminate on the idea of the whole church. do not like it,” Monsignor Was- groups and people. I’m qualify- basis of race, color, national and “I do think it’s important to dworth said in his online com- ing that on this side it was not top ethnic origin. listen to what these priests and ment. “Whether they are repre- down.” 20 The Catholic Commentator May 31, 2013 scholarship: Parents want their children to receive the quality education they get in Catholic schools From page 1 door to a student enrolled in parishioners have first priority in nonpublic schools, ex- the same school, they cannot and all spaces have been taken plained Dr. Melanie Verges, get on the bus. We pushed for by the parishioners. Cathoic schools superinten- bus service but were told that “The parishioners have first dent. “This is a windfall for it is more than the state could choice,” Verges stated. “There the schools that didn’t have handle because of the political is no way we can displace the students enrolled in their climate.” children of parishioners.” schools,” said Verges. “These students are getting In early May, the 19 Catho- At the beginning of the a good education for less mon- lic schools participating in the 2012-13 school year 424 stu- ey in our schools. The parents scholarship program have no- dents participating in the want to keep their kids in our tified the state that they will scholarship program were en- schools,” Verges added. “Our have space for 829 students. rolled in 19 Catholic schools goal is to invite students into The students already in the in this diocese. By Oct. 26 the our culture and programs and program who will be return- number of students dropped not to change to accommodate ing in the fall will have first to 399. Most of the 25 stu- them. It is a win/win situation priority for these available dents who left the program for everyone” spaces, Verges explained. Gov. Bobby Jindal addresses the rally in support of the Louisiana did so because of extreme In addition to the 19 Catho- Of the 399 students par- Scholarship Program. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator tardiness or school absences, lic schools that participated in ticipating this year, 44 percent said Verges. “A couple of prin- the program this school year, are in kindergarten, first and class for 4-year-olds. These schools are asking that the cipals had to tell the parents five schools have said they second grades. Verges said the students are not part of the money the state provides for their child had already used want to be part of the schol- goal set by the Catholic schools scholarship program but they elementary and secondary the maximum number of tar- arship program. The schools office is to have students start will move up into the kinder- education follow the child. dy days allowed and that they are Most Blessed Sacrament, in the lower grades and ad- garten in the fall because the “Schools are paid regardless of had to be on time for school.” St. Jean Vianney, St. Thomas vance to the higher grades. parents want their children to whether the school is produc- She said one of the big is- More, St. Aloysius and St. Redemptorist Elementary continue, Verges said. ing,” Verges said of the public sues is that the students in George. Even though St. Aloy- School has a pre-kindergarten She said the Catholic schools in the state. the scholarship program are sius and St. George want to not allowed to ride the school participate, they do not have bus. “Even if they live next any slots open because their editor: Meek has worked for two diocesan newspapers

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The Diocese of 3! BaTon Rouge... 01 ass of 2 s the Cl ulate grat on Ascension Catholic High School C Catholic High School Catholic of Pointe Coupée High School Redemptorist High School St. John High School St. Joseph’s Academy St. Michael the Archangel High School St. Thomas Aquinas High School Our Lady of the Lake College Religious Studies Institute Notre Dame Seminary St. Joseph Seminary College

St. Joseph’s Academy holds 136th commencement exercises

St. Joseph’s Academy held Bremer, Kacy Layne Bringaze, its 136th graduation, Sun- Caroline Elizabeth Brown, day, May 19, at Baton Rouge Arianna Francesca Campesi, River Center Arena. Named Grace Anne Chaisson, Sinclair as valedictorian was Caroline Lauve Chapman, Madeline Focht and salutatorians were Marie Chenevert, Camille Rachael Giles and Callie John- Elizabeth Comeaux and Jes- son. sica Marie Comeaux Other members of the class And, Anna Katherine Cook, of 2013 are Ashley Taylor Ad- Caroline Blakeley Cordell, ams, Brette Ann Adams, Mer- Elizabeth Brady Countryman, edith Christine Adams, Kath- Emily Marye Cronin, Gabri- ryn Holland Adler, Candace elle Noell Culmone, Sydney LaNette-Robins Allen, Melissa Radcliff Cunningham, Shellie Anne Allen, Alexandra Ildiko Caroline Focht Rachael Giles Callie Johnson Nicole Cupit, Ashley Michelle Anderson, Caroline Elizabeth Valedictorian Salutatorian Salutatorian Curran, Megan Leigh Daggett, Argrave, Ashley Elizabeth Audrey Lynn Dawson, My- Armstrong, Lauren Kelly Ar- Morgan Rose Barranco, Elise Sophia Bergeron, Corinne Madeline Ann Bordelon, Ka- randa Nicole Degraw, Eileen rigo, Mary Catherine Balhoff, Danielle Barras, Jennifer Ann Elaine Bergeron, Mary Kath- mryn Leigh Bossom, Emily Elizabeth DeLeo, London Cameron Ann Balkom, Lacey Bell, Lucia Anne Bellanger, erine Bernard, Paige Elizabeth Margaret Boudreaux, Claire Michelle Denison, Elizabeth Reneé Barker, Darby Alexis Katelyn Elizabeth Benedetto, Bethea, Riley Catherine Bi- Elise Bradley, Kaitlyn Eliza- Adele Dial, Piper Marie Baronet, Megan Rae Barranco, Heather Ann Bennett, Anna envenu, Rachel Leigh Bogle, beth Breaux, Meredith Kate See SJA page 6B 2B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2013 May 31, 2013 Catholic of Pointe Coupée names co-valedictorians and co-salutatorians

Karli Renee LaCombe, John Floyd LaCour, Bethany Rose LeBlanc, Michael Wayne Lorio Jr., Brennan Scott Mag- gio, Garrett Major Magruder, Cassie Marie McAdams, Ethan Paul McGrew and Kay- lee Alexis Moore. Also, Taylor Leigh Munson, Clayton Francis O’Callaghan, Macy Jane Peebles, Adam Mi- chael Pena, Meghan Gail Rus- sell, Jontrell Andre Saizon, Joshua Jamal Schofield, Bran- Rachel Marie Fulmer Kayla Renee Garrett Caroline Marie Allen Meredith Ann Witty don Pierce Slaughter, David Co-Valedictorian Co-Valedictorian Co-Salutatorian Co-Salutatorian St. Dizier Smith, Hayden Kane Spencer, Madeline Eliz- Catholic of Pointe Coupée co-valedictorians and Caro- Grace-Margaret Canezaro, Forest, Matthew Cole Frey, abeth Spustek, Hunter James High School named two vale- line Marie Allen and Meredith Brandee Danielle Chenevert, Lucas James Glaser, Victoria Thibodeaux, Rene Michael dictorians and two salutato- Ann Witty are co-salutatori- Alexis Michelle Chustz, Jor- Ann Glaviano, Wyatt Nor- Thibodeaux, Mary Nicole rians in their class of 2013. ans. dyn Alexandra David, Tyler man Harrison, Kyle Vincent Verzwyvelt, Tyler Richard Graduation was held on May Also graduatingthis year Scott Devillier, Ethan Edward Hawkins, Benjamin Craig Webre and Sydney Claire 11 at St. Mary of False River are Steven Paul Aguillard, Eichler, Aaron Josiah Fabre, Jewell, Erin Elizabeth Jewell, Welch. Church in New Roads. Kristen Paige Bello, Lynd- Thomas Matthew Forbes Jr. Rachel MarieCongratulations Fulmer and sey Ann Bordelon, Katie toand Bradfordthe Derae Forest. Kayla Renee GarrettSt. are the John Elizabeth Caldwell,High Caroline School Also, Markeisha Tatyana ! CongratulationsClass of 2013 to the

•St. Over $1,164,000John High in Scholarship School Offers • 86% of theClass Seniors Qualified of 2013 for a TOPS Award • Over $1,164,000 in Scholarship Offers • College Acceptances to: LSU, Springhill College, Tulane University, • 86% of the Seniors Qualified for a TOPS Award Nicholls, University of Louisiana Lafayette, University of Southern Mississippi,•College AcceptanceSoutherns University,to: LSU, Spring OLOL, Hill College, Baylor Tulane University, University, Nicholls McNeese State State University, Our Lady of the Lake College, University of Louisiana – Lafayette, University of University,Southern Mississippi, Northwestern, Southern University,Mississippi Baylor Gulf University, Coast McNeese Community State University, College Northwestern, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Nancy Guillot Dejá Cutno Valedictorian Salutatorian Ascension Catholic graduates 29 students

Leading the class of 2013 elle, Taylor Anne Diez, Mi- for Ascension Catholic Re- chael Lawrence Graugnard, Bottom row: Madison Berlin Pourciau, Jessie Nicole Brown, Colby David Landry, Kamryn Michele Theriot, Johanna Kay Frank, Kayla Marie Thibodeaux, Kristen Elizabeth Seneca, Diana Ngan Uong – Valedictorian, Malori Elizabeth Bezet – Sa- gional High School is vale- Ryan Michael Gregoire, Sydni lutatorian, Courtney Paige Burruss; middle row: Alex James Bickham, Kristin Adele Lestage, Cora Mikalynn Glaser, Lauren dictorian Nancy Guillot and Claire Gregoire, Thomas Nicole Glynn, Kellie Rayne Pitre, Brandi Michelle Kirkland, Whitney Clare Guidry, Jordan Dale Brown, Randi Margaret salutatorian Dejá Cutno. Bac- Savoia Gros and Lindsey Seneca, Jayme Lynne Rivet, Caroline Antoinette Stassi; rop row: Seth Jeffrey Gulotta, Wesley Joseph Boss, Cole Morgan BottomTullier, Row: Trevor Madison Neff Berlin Curry, Pourciau, Andrew PaulJessie Baldwin, Nicole Brown,Morgan Colby James David Booksh, Landry, Kodie Kamryn Cheyenne Michele Guillory, Theriot, Brandon Johanna Joseph Kay Frank, D’Albor Kayla calaureate Awards and Mass Katherine Harrell. Marieand Thibodeaux, Gabrielle Tyla Kristen LoBue. Elizabeth Seneca, Diana Ngan Uong – Valedictorian, Malori Elizabeth Bezet – Salutatorian, Courtney were held Thursday, May 16, And, Raven Brean Jackson, Paige Burruss. Middle Row: Alex James Bickham, Kristin Adele Lestage, Cora Mikalynn Glaser, Lauren Nicole Glynn, Kellie Rayne and commencement was held Jamone Joseph Johnson Jr., Pitre, Brandi Michelle Kirkland, Whitney Clare Guidry, Jordan Dale Brown, Randi Margaret Seneca, Jayme Lynne Rivet, Caroline AntoinetteSt. Stassi.John Top Row: Elementary/Middle Seth Jeffrey Gulotta, Wesley Joseph Boss, Cole MorganSchool Tullier, Trevor Recognition Neff Curry, Andrew Paul Baldwin, Friday, May 17, all at Ascen- Oliver Paul Joseph IV, Molly Morgan James• 82% Booksh, of theKodie 7th Cheyenne & 8th Guillory, Grade Brandon Students Joseph Received D’Albor, Gabrielle the Taylor Tyla LoBue. Scholars Award sion of Our Lord Church in Elizabeth Mallory, Mason • 42% of the 8th Grade Studentsgo eagles! Qualified for the Duke University Donaldsonville. Allen Matirne, Hunter Joseph Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) Other class of 2013 Ascen- Medine, Ray Joseph Os- • 36% of the DUKE TIP Scholars Received State Recognition for High sion graduates are Hiram chwald II, Heather Alyn Poir- Performance on the ACT Test Wade Bailey Jr., Chad Michael rier, Matthew Jacobren Reed, • 4-H Winner of: Outstanding Club Award (2nd year in a row) and Outstanding Adult Brannon, Amber Danielle Chelsea Tacita Roudeze, Reed Leader Award: (2nd year in a row); Two Outstanding Junior Leader Carter, Kaitlin Michelle Cay- Joseph Schexnayder, Tyler Awards:Valedictorian Olivia Ledet and SophiaSalutatorian Tempanaro Diana Uong Malori Bezet ette, Miranda Michelle Chi- Nicholas Simoneaux, Alex Jo- • Boys’ and Girls’ Youth Legislature Awards: Sophia Tempanaro, quet, Ashley Angele Gautreau, seph Sotile and Trey Nicholas Lieutenant Governor; Zoe Ordoyne, Chaplain; Liliane Nguyen, Chaplain Rebecca Elizabeth DeManu- Thibodeaux. May 31, 2013 CLASS OF 2013 The Catholic Commentator 113B St. Michael High School graduates with two valedictorians

The St. Michael High Reeder, Alicia Leigh Reichel, School commencement ex- Kade Alexander Reynolds, ercises were held on Friday, Nicole Catherine Rinaudo, May 17, at the Baton Rouge Alessandra Elize Rincon and River Center Arena. Gabriella Elena Rincon. Christopher Paul Peck Also, Victoria Isabel and Christopher Tyler Reed Rincon, Robert Gage Roland, was honored as valedictori- Maci Taylor Rome, Bette- ans, and Stephanie Gabrielle Brooke Ross, Alexander Ed- Presedo took the honor of ward Ruch, Anthony Joseph salutatorian. Russo III, Sofia Stella Russo, Also graduating May 17 Kayla Lynn Savoie, Brady Mi- were Richard Alexander chael Savoy, Nathan Dominic Addison, Lauren Theresa Sciortino, Dominic Matthew Amoroso, Collin Michael An- Christopher Paul Peck Christopher Tyler Reed Stephanie Gabrielle Presedo Segura, Keely Nicole Senical, dry, Damien James Ard, Ash- Valedictorian Valedictorian Salutatorian Rachel René Shelton, Alex- ley Marie Armstrong, Austin ander Vince Shortess, James Bradley Aucoin, Jake Reed Alexander Dearman. Honora, Alec Cole Hudson, McHugh, Michael Connor Tyler Smith, Paker Thomas Babin, Jacob Simon Banker, Also, Connor Aidan Dille, Colin Bart Hughes, Macken- McLennan, Mercedes Lynn Smith, Gregory David Snee, Andrew Kyle Beadle, Journee Chandler Nicole Doiron, Wil- zie Leigh Johnson and Shelby Melancon, Sarah Ann Miller Cecily Claire Stelly, Joshua Bryana Beard, Jessica Marie liam Anthony Doiron, Britney Claire Johnson. and Taylor Michelle Morrison. David Stewart, Emily Claire Bell, Amanda Nadine Ber- Douzier, Whitney Douzier, And, Alexis Catherine Also, Blake Michael Mou- Stockwell, Allison Catherine don, Donald Edward Berg Jr., Johnnie William Driver IV, Klein, Eric Gregory Kotte- geot, Brooke Nicole Oden- Stone, Marki Virginia Sylves- Hunter Lawrence Bergeron, Christopher Todd Dufour, mann Jr., Jessica Elizabeth dahl, Chuka Austin Okpalobi ter, Mary Claire Tanner and Blake Andrew Bertrand, Jade Alexis Marie Dugas, Drew Kuylen, Katelyn Rae Kyler, Jr., Glynn Auburn O’Neill, Jennifer Lazara Terry. Gabrielle Beuerle, Jessica Michael Ellis, Justin Manuel Amanda Cherie Lally, Jen- Olivia Winters Ortego, Savan- Also, Caroline Leigh Marie Blacketter, Cade Pat- Evans, Nathaniel Thomas nifer Katie Lemoine, Cassidy nah Winters Ortego, Amanda Trelles, Alexander James rick Bogan, Laura Kathleen Fabre, Angela Christine Fal- Marie Leonard, Megan Eliza- Nicole Ourso, Selin Ozsezgin, Venable, Brett Raymond Bogan, David James Bossier, goust, Margaret Rutila Fallon, beth Lewis, Matthew Brian Katie Ann Palmer, Tyler Mat- Waguespack, Erik Allen Wal- Julia Anne Boudreau, Ronald Cleo Brandon Fields, Ben- Lofton, Jordan Alexander thew Parker, Karly Kewaun lin, Mallory Diane Wascom, Paul Brasseaux, Elizabeth jamin Michael Files, Aaron Long, Emil Joseph Maciasz Perkins, Rebecca Louise Pfis- Julianne Marie Weger, Scott Lauren Breaux, Stevie Mere- Michael Finley, Clare Sadie III, Trent Michael Manning, ter, Margaret Mae Pickholtz, Michael Welch, Ryan Mat- dith Breaux and Taylor Marie Fletcher, Kevin Michael Ga- Zachary Joseph Mansion, Sidney Morgan Pierrotti, thew White, Richard John Brooks. briel, Alexandra Blair Gaffney Emma Janine Matherne, Andrew Joseph Podorsky, Whitlow, Nicholas John And, Brighton Stewart and Martin Stone Gatzman. Stephanie Michelle Matt, Olivia Layne Ponthieux, Vic- Williams, Rachel Shay Wil- Broussard, Sierra Louise And, Alexandra Katherine Taylor Sue Mayer, Kathlena toria Nicole Rambo, Kathryn loughby and Sarah Elizabeth Bunch, Mallory Tatum Bundy, Gaudet, Alexas Katherine Tatiana Maza, Kyle Edward Mary Reed, Ross Benjamin Wilson. Emily Claire Butler, Trenee Gaudet, Victoria Lynn Gaud- Christian Calamia, John et, Katelynn Elizabeth Ger- Houston Cale II, Erin Marie man, Madison Marie Gibbens, Carcel, Kyle Joseph Carlock, Moses Martin Girod, Brooke 2013 Graduates Haley Victoria Cashio, Mi- Dyan Gremillion, Shelby chael Milan Ciccone, Sean Larsen Guidry, Tyler Bry- Ascension Catholic High School William Clark, Jacob Kyle ant Guillory, Matthew Jacob Coan, Peyton Callie Collier, Guillot, Haleigh Jean Harold, Anna Maria Conaway, Tyler Julie Anne Harris, Blake Christen Conner, Shelby De- Joseph Hartman, Joshua nise Constant, Sydney Elise Mury Hasenkampf, Matthew Copeland, Blayton Patrick Carey Hawkins, Bailey Alyssa Cormier, Brandon Michael Haylock, Victoria Andree Crain, Sally Alexandra Crick, Healy, Michael James Hil- Celia Marie Crifasi, Benjamin born, Victoria Renee Hines, Joseph Daigle, Emily Eliza- Shannon Gayle Hitchner, beth D’Arensbourg, Brandon Haile Nicole Holloway, Corey Jared Davenport and Myles Evan Holmes, Jalen Keshaun Photo by John Musemeche Seminarians for Diocese of ACHS Class of 2013 – Seated from left, Nancy Guillot, valedictorian; Dejá Cutno, salutatorian; first row, Lindsey Harrell, Heather Poirrier, Molly Mallory, Tyler Simoneaux, Miranda Chiquet, Taylor Diez, Raven Jackson and Rebecca Demanuelle; second row, Ashley Gautreau, Thomas Gros, Baton Rouge graduate Alex Sotile, Hunter Medine, Sydni Gregoire, Wade Bailey, Trey Thibodeaux, Ryan Gregoire and Kaitlin Cayette; third row, Oliver Joseph IV and Jamone Johnson; fourth row, Reed Schexnayder, Ray Oschwald, Chad Brannon, Amber Carter, Chelsea Roudeze, Mason Matirne, Matthew Reed Deacon Joseph Vu graduat- of St. Joseph Cathedral, gradu- and Michael Graugnard. ed from Notre Dame Seminary ated Friday, May 9, from St. on Thursday, May 8. Deacon Joseph Seminary College in Anticipated TOPS Four Year Awards Vu was ordained to the priest- St. Benedict. He will enroll at to 76% of Graduates hood for the Diocese of Baton Notre Dame Seminary in New $384,732 Anticipated TOPS Awards Total Rouge May 25 at St. Joseph Orleans this fall to continue $78,394 Other Scholarships Cathedral in Baton Rouge. his academic and pastoral $463,126 Total Scholarship Awarded Tim Grimes, a parishioner education. 4B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2013 May 31, 2013

Keri DeAnn Frederic, Kathryn Jean Freeman, Jessica Emily Grace Harrington, Courtney Elizabeth Hart, SJA: Class of 2013 has 249 members Elizabeth Frigon, Rachel Alyse Fucich, Mary Amelia Alexandra Kathryn Hebert, Marie Louise Hebert, From page 1B Fuselier, Jamie Ann Gaudet, Rainey Elizabeth Gerald, Ameenah Felice Henderson, Heather Danielle Higgins, Didier, Alexandra Mary DiLeo, Theresa Ngoc Han Amie Anne Gilbert, Rachael Nicole Giles, Anna Loren Emma Meyer Hiller, Claire Elizabeth Hilse, Diem- Doan, Emily Elizabeth Donner, Riley Elizabeth Dono- Gill, Victoria Catherine Gough, Allyson Leigh Grand, Hanh Ly Victoria Hoang, Sydney Marie Hodgeson, hue, Lauren Ashley Duke, Lindsay Paige Dutreix, Abigail Elizabeth Grant, Cayleen Ruth Green and Lau- Catherine Grace Hodson, Christina Elizabeth Hod- Ashley Reneé Edwards, Karolyn Elizabeth Eilertsen, ren Reneé Gregoire. son, Ashley Ann Huet, Leslie Catherine Hurst, Dan- Abigail Patrice Erwin, Rebecca Ann Falgoust, Mad- Also, Gabrielle Leigh Gremillion, Melissa Anne iela Victoria Hurtado, Catherine Hayden Queyrouze eleine Corrine Flechas, Amy Elizabeth Fleniken, Caro- Guarisco, Mimi Marilyn Guercio, Rebecca Maria James, Susannah Maureen Jaques, Madeleine Angelle line Marguerite Knotts Focht, Alexandra Lee Forestier, Guidry, Paige Elizabeth Guillory, Sydney Ray Harelson, Jeansonne, Bria Leshae Johnson, Callie Marie John- son, Kristen Marie Kaluba, Hailey Michelle Katzman, Madeleine Claire Keaton, Savannah Ann Kelleher, Norma Anne Kellerman, Melissa Margaret Kemmerly, Rebecca Clare Kleinpeter, Victoria Grace Kleinpeter, Peyton Elizabeth Klemm, Emily Margaret Krzystow- czyk, Mary Elizabeth LaHaye, Molly Martha Landry, Hannah Beatrice Laville, Ann Marie LeBas, Kaitlyn Elise LeBlanc and Kylie Elizabeth LeCocq. And, Megan Paige Lee, Morgan Hope Leger, Em- CONGRATULATIONS ily Anne Lewis, Kaitlyn Ann Lindsey, Caroline Celeste Lutz, Molly Rose Magill, Laura Elizabeth Marcantel, Holly Ann Matthews, Tess Elise Mayer, Katelyn Mary to the Class of 2013! McDonald, Amelia Louise McGovern, Catherine Eliza- beth McIntyre, Ashley Nicole McNabb, Alison Blaine Melancon, Mandie Marie Melancon, Grace Anne Mike- sell, Hanna Elizabeth Mikesell, Margaret Ann Miller, Morgan Ashlie Miller, Sara Cathrine Miller, Virginia Marie Mills, Mallory Margaret Mire, Emily Marie Mitchell, Mary Alexandra Montes de Oca, Sarah Marie Morain, Amanda Kate Moran, Molly Margaret Moran, Anne Elizabeth Morgan, Caroline Kalil Morgan, Haley Elizabeth Morgan, Natalie Elizabeth Morgan, Kimberly Marie Morrison, Lindsey Elizabeth Mouton, Elizabeth Marguerite Murphy, Sara Kathleen Murphy, Haley Margaret Neal, Katherine Elizabeth Nebel, Julie Ann Nelson, Sarah Anne Nelson and Rachel Marie Nissen. Also, Abby Elizabeth Ohmstede, Madeline Claire Olinde, Megan Marie Olinde, Amanda Jane Ourso, Jaime Marie Parker, Alison Marie Parson, Victoria Lyn The Class of 2013 was offered $13.4 million in scholarships was earned by 61.4 percent Parsons, Gwendolyn Ann Peek, Katherine Christine admission to colleges & of the Class of 2013 (does not include TOPS scholarship Perry, Natalie Minh-Ngoc Pham, Mary-Grace Pollet, 88 universities. information. TOPS data is not yet available for the Class of 2013). Amanda Blaine Prejean, Morgan Lynn Prejean, Raven Renee Price, Emily Nicole Quint, Kaylen Mechelle Ra- SJA received the Golden Achievement Award for the seniors dedicated 50 or more hours to service during each balais, Anne Adair Reed, Elise Frances Richard, Ellen consecutive year for college credits earned Elizabeth Richard, Victoria Hayes Robert, Sally Cath- th at LSU Spring Testing. 74 of their four years. 24 erine Robichaux, Mary Margaret Roeling, Zoe Nicole Rome, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Rothkamm, Alexis D’Shea American University Loyola University New Orleans University of Arizona Appalachian State University McNeese State University University of Colorado Boulder Rousseau, Sally Louise Rousseau, Katie Claire Royer, Auburn University Millsaps College University of the Cumberlands Alixandra Victoria Ryan, Kassi Lee Samson, Courtney Baton Rouge Community College Mississippi College University of Florida Baylor University Mississippi State University University of Georgia Louise Sanders, Caroline Elizabeth Savoie, Michlynn Birmingham-Southern College New York University University of Houston Marie Scalise, Ashley Nicole Schoonmaker, Marit Er- Boston University Nicholls State University University of Louisiana at Lafayette Centenary College of Louisiana Northwestern State University of Louisiana University of Louisiana at Monroe ickson Schroeder, Elizabeth Lynn Sciambra, Miranda Christian Brothers University Our Lady of the Lake College University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Aliece Serio, Kristen Nicole Shaffer, Linda Lucille Shea, Clemson University Oxford College of Emory University University of Mississippi Mikaele Alexa Judith Simon, Madison Nicole Simpson College of Charleston Pennsylvania State University University of New Orleans Colorado State University Point Park University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Caroline Scott Smith. Drexel University Rhodes College University of North Carolina, Charlotte And, Kathleen Rachel Smith, Leigh Ann Smith, Drury University Saint Louis University University of the Pacific Elon University Samford University University of Rhode Island Madelene Claire Soileau, Kelsy Jane Southard, Sophia Emory University San Diego State University University of San Diego Alane Spano, Alyssa Anne Speeg, Londyn Marie St. Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Savannah College of Art and Design University of South Alabama Fashion Institute of Technology Southeastern Louisiana University University of South Carolina Pierre, Brianna Nicole St. Romain, Victoria Anne Stein, Florida Gulf Coast University Southern Methodist University University of South Florida Macie Leigh Ann Sticker, Caroline Paige Stradley, Florida State University Spelman College University of Southern Mississippi Sarah Catherine Sturdivant, Camille Jane Switzer, An- Fordham University Spring Hill College University of Tennessee, Knoxville Furman University St. Edward’s University University of Texas at Austin nie Catherine Talbot, Margaret Clare Talbot, Miranda George Washington University Texas A&M University University of Virginia Bergen Tassin, Jessica Marie Thigpen, Taylor Marie Georgia Institute of Technology Texas A&M University at Galveston University of West Florida Hendrix College Texas Christian University Vanderbilt University Thompson, Anne Marie Trepovicht, Joanne Mary LIM College Louisiana Scholars’College The King’s College Wake Forest University Tribou, Elaine Marilyn Turk, Caroline Grace Veazey, at Northwestern State University Tulane University Washington University in St. Louis Louisiana State University University of Alabama Wofford College Nicole Diane Vermaelen, Colleen Frances Verrett, Louisiana State University BRCC Bridge University of Alabama at Birmingham Xavier University of Louisiana Brandi Susann Vielee, Mary Caroline Vinning, Emily Louisiana Tech University University of Arkansas Louise Waddick, Mallory Grace Wade, Margaret Joy Wakefield, Bailey Adams Walker, Alexis Helena White, Recognized three times as a U.S. Alysse Nicole Wiggins, Lauren Paige Wilson, Emilie (225) 383-7207 Harang Winder, Caitlin Annaleigh Winter, Hannah 3015 Broussard Street Department of Education Blue Ribbon Baton Rouge, LA 70808 School of Excellence. SJA has a non- Louise Womack, Riley Elizabeth Womack, Abigayle www.sjabr.org discriminatory admissions policy. Elizabeth Young, Allison Claire Young, Emily Christina Zeller and Callie Marie Zumo. May 31, 2013 CLASS OF 2013 The Catholic Commentator 5B11 STA graduation held at Holy Ghost Church

St. Thomas Aquinas High School held its annual com- mencement on May 18 at Holy Ghost Church in Ham- mond. Named as valedictorian was Jacob Roger Smith and as salutatorian Kaitlin No- elle Farkas. The class of 2013 at St. Luke Thomas Landaiche Bryan Edward Miller Thomas also included Cody Valedictorian Salutatorian Dalton Addison, Justin Blake Archote, Jámon T. Atkins, Richard Lee Bailey, Devin Jacob Roger Smith Kaitlin Noelle Farkas Alan Baize, Hailey Nicole Valedictorian Salutatorian Redemptorist High School Baldwin, Brooke Elizabeth Barringer, Kalie Frances Lamonte, Gregg Michael Sledge, Samantha Marie Beckers, Brett David Ber- Landry, Cameron Pierce Lo- Smith, Rose Alexis Spring, holds graduation nard, Troy Benjamin Bruhl, ria, Mallory Nicole Magliolo, Dusty Daniel Taillon, Rich- Redemptorist High School Anne Catherine Gunther, Julian Alan Michael Brum- Spencer Davis Magliolo, ard Philip Tallia II, Lauren held its graduation ceremony Brittani Taylor Harris, Jes- field, William Zane Buckner, James Michael McGovern, Jacqueline Taylor, Zachary May 10 at St. Gerard Majella sica Velma Harris, Zach- Victoria Leigh Burke, Zach- Damian Mcintyre, Richard Skylar Terrebonne, Cathe- Church in Baton Rouge. ary Alan Harrison, Charles ary Thomas Burke, Jonathan Austin McShan, Alexander rine Chawla Thomas, Lainey Luke Thomas Landaiche Christian Hedges, Terrance Mark Camelo, Samuel Vin- Charles Milazzo, Sydney Elizabeth Thorske, Breanna was named valedictorian and Xavier Hodges, Krystal Ver- cent Campo and Cyrus Brett Marie Milazzo, Darby Elea- Marie Threeton, Stuart Bryan Edward Miller was the line Holmes, Phillip Huynh, Chiasson. nor Murphy, Shelbi Renae Michael Tournillon, Ainsley salutatorian. Dondré Jonathan Johnson, Also, Bennett Allen Cock- Neal, Joshua Joseph Or- Lynn Townsend, Juan Jose Other members of the John Alexander Joyce and erham, Catherine Lorraine mand, Alexis Faith Penton, Valenzuela Jr., Alexandra RHS class of 2013 are Jandy Kathryn Marie Kleinpeter. Costa, Bryce James Cothern, Garrett Glen Richardson, Ann von Almen, Bret Tyler Marie Aguillard, Denzel And, Rebecca Ann Lad- Laura Adrienne Crother, Kaylan Randall Richardson, Wagner, Steven Alexander Maurice Alexander, Kristo- mirault, Jacob Kingsley Ruth Ann Darouse, Megan Benjamin Patrick Schnadel- Walker, Vincent Edward pher Dontrelle Allmon, Kris- Landaiche, David Thomas Blair Dickson, Amber Jea- bach, Alexandra Lee Seale, Walker, Kathryn Ann Wil- ten Michele Ashford, Isaiah Landry, Jesika Margaret Lee, nette Donnes, Brooke Lau- Arthur Asa Serpas IV, Mary liams, Molly Elizabeth Wil- Rashee Berry Jr., Corey Nicholas Charles Leonard, ren Downing, Taylor Morgan Addie Shafer and Katherine lis, Elena Anne Wisecarver, Joseph Blanchard, Langs- Keanché Deray Leslie, Ab- Drude, Joseph Maury Drum- Thomas Sharp. Spencer David Wyld and ton Samuel Booker, Jaimee bye Elizabeth McDonald, mond, Kristen E. Duhe, John Also, Scott Campbell De’an Zhou. Déyon Brown, Devan Scott Zachary Isaac Michelli, Mo- Reece Durham, Kameron Bruetting, Elissa Jeneé But- nique Renee Mills, Tarlisha Arnold Eckland, Sawyer ler, Chrystal Michelle Caro- Joi Mitchell, Alaina Maria Craig Evans, Kyle Michael lina, Zachary Hunter Causey, Montagnino, Sarah Brooke Falterman, Vaughn Joseph Savannah Camille Chenevert Moore, Marlee Elizabeth Mo- Ferrara, Mary Ellen Gambel, and Kendra Kimberly Clai- ran, Jared Michael Mullen, Sara Layne Gambel, Johna- borne. Joseph Roy Patrick Rackley than Jordan Gaudet, Aiden Also, Todd Joseph Co- and Christian Martel Rowe. Celeste Genovese, Jonathan meaux, Nina Elizabeth Cri- Also, Sarah Jane Sledge, Wesley Graham, Rachel fasi, Jake Austin Crocker, Kelsey Louise Smith, Ryan Elizabeth Greer and Adam * Second entrée of equal or lesser value Bring this coupon to Don's Seafood & Steak Kathryn Victoria Cusimano, Rashad Stewart, Marleigh Charles Hebert. House, Inc. - Baton Rouge to receive this special offer! 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Church in St. James. 6B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2013 May 31, 2013 Our Lady of the Lake College announces May 2013 graduates Over 230 Our Lady of the Lake Nita LeBlanc, Danielle Mollere, Aimee College students received master’s, Mulhearn, Elizabeth Nordman, Jo- bachelor’s or associate degrees during seph Prestidge, Amanda Ray, Audrey the college’s commencement exercises Richard, Kasey Scallan, Chad Sim- held on Monday, May 20, at the Baton mons, Leatha Smith, Jolie Thibodaux Rouge River Center Arena. and Sara Wolschlag. Lisa McDivitt was recognized with the Board of Trustees’ Medal, awarded Bachelor of Science in Biology to the bachelor’s degree recipient Chelsea Fields, Lauren Gray, Lori M. with the highest grade point aver- Jones and Lisa McDivitt. age; Stephanie Sagona received the President’s Medal, awarded to the Bachelor of Science in bachelor’s degree recipient with the Clinical Laboratory Sciences second highest grade point average; DeCarlo Lyles and Vy Tran. and Elizabeth McAlexander earned the Dean’s Medal which is awarded to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences the associate degree recipient with the Claudia Colligan and Shamelda Lit- Our Lady of the Lake College medal recipients awarded for academic achievement are, highest grade point average. tles. from left, Lisa McDivitt, Stephanie Sagona and Elizabeth McAlexander. Photo provided by OLOL College School of Arts, Sciences and Bachelor of Science in Health Service Administration David Dugas, Lindsay Escoyne, Gabri- Akosua Sefa, Richshell Smith, Tram Health Professions elle Faust, Kyle Fontenot, Lana Glasp- Tran, Keshone Waller and Bailey Wil- Beau Bourgeois. er, Kelli Jeansonne, Hannah Johnson, liams. Master of Medical Science Associate of Science in Arts & Sciences Mary Lanclos, Jacoby Matthews, in Physician Assistant Studies Lauren Melancon, Ashley Minvielle, Associate of Science in Nursing Aysheh Zaben. Maribel Anaya, Amy Bains, Thomas Jonathon Olinde, Ashley Sagona, Lisa Adams, Amy Alleman, Josette Bolton, Mary Breaux, Caroline Brown, Sarah Seals, Lauren Timphony, Shelby Aube, Sunny Brooke Banks, Latoya Alicia Campbell, Ashley Chan, Sarah Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting Tipton and Johnathon Trahan. 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Guttry, Tenina Hadley, Susannah Hal- le, Stephanie Hatcher, Abby Heath, Associate of Science in Ross Hebert, Richard Hill, Brittany Respiratory Therapy Hillman, Blake Hoff, Tara Hollins, Brandi Baker, Jerica Bourgeois, Jen- Sarah Irby, Heather Johnson, Heide nifer Dunkley, Sharonda Franklin, Johnson, Shantell Joseph, Ashontis Bridj­ette Gaspard, Joseph Gray, Brad- Keys, Anya Kinler, Courtney Kuhn, SJA????? ley King and Chelsea Mistric. Caitlyn Lala, Jana Lambert, Ambrea Lee, Rhonda Lewis, Ashley Marcelle Associate of Science in and Christy Matthews. Surgical Technology Also, Regan McFaul, Hailey Brittnie Creery, Sheila Hall, George McManus, April Morgan, Brittney Hamilton, Brittany Herron, Joshua Morris, Maria Mullins, Christopher Koepp, Taylor Landry, Kathy Lewis, Norris, Chloe Olden, Deisy Olivas, Kassie McNabb, Denise Ocmand, Megan Olivier, Ashley Oubre, Nicole Rachel Cramer-Peré, LeighAnn Porto Pate, Jordan Patterson, Alyssa Perrin, and Zenna Sheikha. Laura Pickett, Carly Poleman, Caro- line Pourciau, Fallon Prudhomme, School of Nursing Tiffany Resner, Alyssa Robinson, Casey Runkle, Christopher Rutzen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Samantha Schulz, Shantel Shepherd, Lauren Archer, Jessica Banks, Tyra Christopher Staggers, Cynthia Stan- Branch, Amanda Cashio, Joanne Chi- ley, Megan Talley, Samantha Taylor, appetta, Brandon Daigle, Erin Davis, Britney Taylor, Courtney Theriot, Jes- Caroline Dozert, Andrea Evans, Blair sica Thibeaux, Michelle Thibodeaux, Flatau, Courtney Giamanco, Roger Brittni Thyfault, Bonnie Turner, Lanie Guerin, Blake Hanegan, Adravon Vaughn, Bonnie Waddell, Keith War- Henderson, Rebecca Henderson, Jill den, Jamila Warner, Jared White, Jones, Michelle Lowry, Amy Marion- Danielle Williams, Karen Williams, neaux, Craig Nelson, Angela Noble, Johnathan Williams, Shantell Wilson Hannah Normand, Stephanie Sagona, and Samantha Young. May 31, 2013 CLASS OF 2013 The Catholic Commentator 117B Catholic High School in Baton Rouge holds its 117th commencement exercises

Catholic High School of Jason Ethridge, Cody Michael inzie. ward Michiels, Robert James Kevin August Moran, Mat- Baton Rouge held its Bacca- Favaro, John Piere Firmin, And, Grayson Bradford Miketinas, Jonathon Andrew thew Gregory Morgan, Myles laureate Mass and 117th com- Jake Russell Forshag, Marc McManus, Joseph Scott Miller, Zachary Steven Miller, Jordan Nash, Phillip Jacob mencement exercises Sat- Andrew Fournet, Corey Chris- Meade II, Alan Tyler Melder, Charles William Mock Jr., Nauta, Connor Eugene urday, May 18, at the Baton topher Free, Wesley Thomas Jordan Quin Mese, Ryan Ed- Michael Stewart Morales, See CHS page 8B Rouge River Center Arena. Freeburgh, Brandon Paul Mark Russell Babin was Fresina, Nicholas Lee Frugé, named valedictorian and Cecil Farrell Frugé III, Ryan Michael David Doiron Jr. was Gabriel Gaudin, Adam Reed named salutatorian. Genre, Hudson McKowen Completing the class of Gerald and Nicholas Dean 2013 are Cody Austin Ab- Gough. shire, Batu Derin Acar, Con- Also, Mark Thomas Gra- WE ARE rad James Adkins, Andres ham, Evan Andrew Graves, Alejandro Aguilar, Daniel Matthew Payton Green, Jus- Brendan Aguillard Jr., Aus- tin Matthew Guitreau, Bar- tin Lee Anderman, Jordan rett Christian Hall, Matthew ST. MICHAEL Collins Anderson, Eric John Joseph Hannaman, Ryan Andries, Brett Joseph Arnold Joseph Harb, Taylor Dodson Angelloz, Mark Russell Babin, Harris, Trevor Neil Heap, Reece Michael Babin, Mat- Cameron Michael Hebert, thew Griffin Baggett, Lucas Troy Louis Henderson IV, Jaye Bankston, Garrett Law- Matthew Joseph Herrera, Cross Country State Champions rence Baringer, Brennan Jude John Cullen Hodges, Jona- Barrilleaux, Hunter Michael than Matthew Hoffmann, Baudier, Barrett Cameron Reed Joseph Hymel Hold- National Merit Finalist Beam, Kurt Michael Becnel, ridge, Travis Joseph Honoré, Aaron Paul Belanger, Tyler Timothy Kyle Huffstickler, James Bellue, Julian Gregory Brennan Alexander Hull, Today’s Catholic Teacher Bernard, Michael Daniel Philip Thomas Hunt, Stephen Bernhard and Patrick Michael William Hurdle, Hunter National School of the Month Betts. Charles Kenneth Hurst, Pat- Also, Patrick Davis rick Thomas Isacks, Travis Blanchard, Christopher Jo- Allen Jackson, Robert Lee 23,000 Hours of Community seph Bloise, Caleb André Jefferson III, George Michael Boesch, Matthew Carl Bolin, Jeha, Samuel Joseph Jett, Service; Many Students Dedicated Taylor Dayne Bonvillain, Dan- Jeffrey Hunter Jones, Nicho- 50 Hours or More iel Martin Bordelon, John Mi- las Allen Jones, Thomas chael Bourg, Benjamin John Joseph Karam Jr., Ryan Allen Braymer, Dillon Todd Breaux, Keaton, Christoph Berend District, Metro and State Garret Louis Broussard, Keim and John Timothy Christian Jamison Brown, Kellner. Coach of the Year for Girls Basketball William Thomas Burnett IV, And, Christian Francis John Reid Burns, Christian Key, Corey Lantz King, Ev- Jude Bursavich, Brandon Al- erett Alexander Lee Knox, Back-to-Back Tennis State Champions exander Byrd, Conner Taylor Robert Joseph Kusch II, Caffarel, Leon Duke Calvit Mitchell Alden LaBauve, III, Cole Stallmann Cardenas, George Gilmer LaCour III, More than $7.2 Million in College Nicholas Paul Caruso, Hayden Austin Anthony Lala, Aaron Charles Case, Maurice Joseph Christopher Lambert, Kyle Scholarships for the 2013 Senior Class Coleman Jr., Stephen Elliott Patrick Landry, Benjamin Colomb, George Emitte Core Louis-Philip LaPlace, Jean- III, Andrew Robert Creel and Marc Joseph Lapointe, Scott St. Michael received the lSU Golden William Edward Crosby. Ashley Lauter, Kim-Nam And, Samuel Thomas Cu- Le, Darius Trevon Leah- Achievement Award with 20 seniors lotta, Patrick Ryan Cunning- man, Taylor Seth LeBlanc, earning 300 hours of college credit ham, Tyler Joseph Davidson, Tyler Joseph Lee, Austin Lee Austin Keith Davis, Noel Car- LeJeune, Bryson Michael testing at the lSU Spring Invitational son Day, Austin Michael De- LeJeune, Joseph Burton don, Zachary Ryan Delaney, LeJeune, Taylor James Lem- Dylan Scott DeLee, Ashton oine, Peyton Tyler Leonardi, Thomas Dewey II, Nicholas Andrew Mark Leto, Travis William Dias, Connor Joseph John Lindsey, David Joseph Dizor, Michael David Doiron Losavio, Elijha De-James Jr., Lucas Taylor Dove, Adam Lotten, Brandon Michael 17521 Monitor Ave. Paul Duhe, Hunter Joseph Luckett, Thomas Demie Fejes Baton Rouge, lA 70817 Dupré, Patrick Michael Durel, Mainieri, Patrick Charles Chase Ryan Easley, Matthew Marcus, Hamilton Alexan- 225.753.9782 David Edwards, Clarence der May, Michael Charles www.smhsbr.org Ellis III, Ross Harter Ellison, McDowell and Ryan Thomas Blake Woodson Esch, Connor McGinty, Scott Ragan McK- 8B The Catholic Commentator CLASS OF 2013 May 31, 2013 CHS: Graduation held at Baton Rouge River Center Arena From page 7B Francis Jay Poché III, Brice Robert, George Sullivan Rob- Nelson, Justin Herbert Nich- Alexander Polito, Joshua erts, Phillip Michael Rodman, olson, Kevin Mark Ortego Jr., Patrick Porche, Adam Adras Sidney Adam Rodriguez, Jacob Michael Oubre, Ryan Prevot, Benjamin Joseph Jordan David Romero, Paul Joseph Palmisano, Casey Puckett and Byron Joseph Michael Roppolo, Michael Joseph Panepinto, Matthew Quartano, James Ruiz, Christopher Aaron Patterson, Tyler Lee Also, Logan Christopher Lawrence Ruth, Nicholas Peairs, William Christopher Ray, Matthew Patrick Rhorer, Grant Salzer, Steven Patrick Pearson, Ian Patrick Pfister, Micah Vincent Rispone, Brett Sanchez, Ryan Charles Sandi- Thomas Edwin Phillips IV, Patrick Riviere, Jacob Mi- fer, Connor Michael Sanford, Christian Gage Pittman, chael Robbins, Austin Taylor Ellis Joseph Sartain, Alex-

Mark Russell Babin Michael David Doiron Jr. Valedictorian Salutatorian

ander Douglas Say and Ben Caleb Russell Sutton, Micah Jacob Schexnayder. James Theriot, Avery Sanders And, Stephen Zach- Thibodeaux, Khalil LoWalt ary Schmidt, Joshua Blake Thomas, Cameron Shain- Schwartzenburg, Kyle Jarvis aan Tom, Patrick Elias Van Scott, Patrick Edward Sham- Duzee, Adam Vinh Vo, Mat- ma, Bennett Oliver Sherman, thew Steven Walker, Brendan Ryan Michael Carter Shore, Thomas Walsh, Matthew Jonathan Tré Simmons, Cody Burns Walsh, Richard Evan James Solar, Mack Henry Wampold, Kenneth Wayne Solar, Tyler Tamond Sparrow, Ward II, Alexander Charles Joseph Paul St. Cyr, Adam Watson, Jacob Franklin Patrick Stagg, Austin Patrick Watts, Tyler Paul Wills, Aus- Starks, Anthony Mekdessie tin James Wilson, Dwayne Stuart, Austin James Sulik, Everette Woodard Jr. and David Matthew Summerville, Michael Ryan Zielewski.

• Founded in 1923, we are a private, accredited four-year college.

APPly • 85 percent of our students receive financial aid, including TOPS. Diana Ngan Uong Malori Elizabeth Bezet now Valedictorian Salutatorian • Our total enrollment average is 2,000, with class sizes of 17–20. St. John High School • We offer over 25 areas of study graduates class of 2013 in the arts, sciences and St. John High School D’Albor, Johannah Kay Frank, health professions. held its graduation exercises Cora Mikalynn Glaser, Lauren Thursday, May 16, at St. John Nicole Glynn, Whitney Clare the Evangelist Church in Guidry, Kodie Cheyenne Guil- Plaquemine. lory and Seth Jeffrey Gulotta. Diana Ngan Uong was Also, Brandi Michelle Kirk- named valedictorian and land, Colby David Landry, Distinguished in 2010 by the Malori Elizabeth Bezet was Kristin Adele Lestage, Ga- Carnegie Foundation as a named salutatorian. brielle Tyla Lobue, Kellie Community Engaged Campus. Also graduating were Rayne Pitre, Madison Berlin Andrew Paul Baldwin, Alex Pourciau, Jayme Lynne Rivet, James Bickham, Morgan Kristen Elizabeth Seneca, For more information, call (225) 768-1700 or go to ololcollege.edu. James Booksh, Wesley Joseph Randi Margaret Seneca, Caro- Boss, Jessie Nicole Brown, line Antoinette Stassi, Kamryn Jordan Dale Brown, Court- Michele Theriot, Kayla Marie ney Paige Burruss, Trevor Thibodeaux and Cole Morgan Neff Curry, Brandon Joseph Tullier.