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World Day of Prayer for Vocations Part 2 of seminarian dialogue Page 8 CNS photo/Paul Haring A boy holds his teddy bear as Pope Francis leads a meeting with refugees at the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, April 16, 2016. Pope prays for refugees, brings 12 Syrians back to Rome BY CINDY WOODEN refugees to live in Italy, a Vatican statement said. The Vatican will assume financial responsibility for MYTILENE, Greece (CNS) — Pope Francis’ five-hour the families, who will be assisted by the Rome-based visit to Greece ended with him offering safe passage Community of Sant’Egidio. to Italy to 12 Syrian Muslims, half under the age All 12 in the group, the Vatican added, had of 18. arrived in Greece prior to March 20, the date a The Vatican had kept secret the pope’s plan to European Union agreement with Turkey went into invite the members of three Syrian families to fly effect for returning most asylum seekers to Turkey. back to Rome with him April 16. Rumors began The children are between the ages of 2 and 17. swirling in the Greek media a couple hours before After spending the morning with desperate refu- the flight took off, but it was confirmed by the gees interned in a camp in Greece, Pope Francis and Living the Year of Mercy Vatican only as the 12 were boarding the papal Orthodox leaders turned their attention and prayers Shelter the Homeless plane. to the sea, the final burial place of hundreds who The Vatican Secretariat of State made formal died trying to get to Europe. Page 6 arrangements with the Italy and the Greek governments to obtain the legal permits needed for the REFUGEES, page 3 www.myyearofmercy.org 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 24, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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The Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Public Schedule of Award goes to Little Sisters of the Poor Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades • Sunday, April 17, 11:45 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, Basilica BY ANN CAREY of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame • Sunday, April 17, 5 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint NOTREApril 24, DAME 2016 — A standing ova- TODAY’ S C ATHOLICMichael the Archangel Church, Plymouth 3 tion in a packed Basilica of the • Monday, April 18, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Sacred Heart greeted the Little Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Sisters of the Poor who were on • Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint campus‘It Aprilmakes 9 to receive the you weep,’ pope says Anthony of Padua Church, AngolaPublic Schedule of Evangelium Vitae Award for • Wednesday, April 20, 11 a.m. – Meeting of Building Inclusive outstanding service to human Parishes Group, ArchbishopBishop Noll Center, Kevin Fort C. Wayne Rhoades life.of The refugees’Little Sisters operate 30 stories • Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. — Knights of Columbus Sunday, April 24, 3 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint Jude homes in the United States that Annual• Religious Appreciation Dinner, Knights of Columbus Post BY CINDY WOODEN Church, Fort Wayne offer health care and assisted 47, Fort Wayne Friday, April 29, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Holy Family living for more than 13,000 low- •• Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint John Church, South Bend incomeABOARD seniors. THE PAPAL FLIGHT the Baptist Church, New Haven Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint FROMThe awardGREECE has (CNS) been —presented When •• Friday, April 22, 6 p.m. — LuersKnight, Bishop Luers High Patrick Church, South Bend annuallyan aide suggestedsince 2011 Pope by the Francis School, Fort Wayne Saturday, April 30, 5:30 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint Universityoffer to fly of some Notre Syrian Dame’s refugees Center Peter Ringenberg •• Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint Pius X Church, Granger forback Ethics to Rome and Culture. with him, Awardees the The Evangelium Vitae Medal was presented to the Little Sisters of the Poor Vincent de Paul Church, Fort Wayne arepope announced said he agreed on Respect immediately Life for their ministry to the elderly and poor and their courage in standing for Sundaybecause in it October, was “an with inspiration the of religious freedom in the face of the federal government’s contraception honorthe Holy being Spirit.” conferred the follow- mandate. 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I tried to please everyone REFUGEES in heaven. banquetof people to fleeing consider violence “our common in Syria the United States Conference of that to the letter each time, every commitment to the Gospel of Life movies,Catholic Komet Bishops games (USCCB) (he knewmet in (mytime. parents, It is essential family, tooco-workers, that peo - Continued from Page 1 Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch and Iraq and fleeing extreme pov- I loved hockey), and exclusive management, and friends) and Bartholomew of Constantinople inerty this and ‘Year persecution of Mercy’” elsewhere, by follow - Texas and created The Charter ple know we are treating people ing Pope Francis’s encouragement gymsfor the to Protectionplay racquetball of Children and and didwith everything dignity, both I could the to people look and Archbishop Ieronymos II Pope Francis acknowledged that swim. We went on camping/ski- perfect and “normal”. 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The Charter also includes public opinion, both secular Aegean Sea to the country. of Columbus and the Sisters of tellguidelines anyone for reconciliation,fear of publically seeand the Catholic, real me. brings Most differentshamefully, Sister“Though Loraine manyMarie Maguireof their withgraves Richard laurel Doerflinger, wreaths who that was were honored tossed for showing that “in these lands, scandalizing my family, injur- with the inaugural Evangelium Vitae Medalinto in the 2011. sea. Life.the cradle of civilization, the heart healing, accountability and pre- extremes of opinion with regard bear no name, to you each one is ingvention my parents, of future and acts I felt of abuse.no one SAFE,to perception page 4 of youth protection know, loved and cherished,” Pope Recognizing the generosity of humanity continues to beat; and sacrifice of the Greek gov- a humanity that before all else There are directives in the in the church. There are residual Francis prayed to God April 16 Charter that help to create a safe beliefs that the Catholic Church in Mytilene, a city on Lesbos, the ernment and Greek people, who recognizes others as brothers and had tried to assist hundreds of sisters, a humanity that wants to environment for children and simply moves priests around to island on which more than half young people and to facilitate different parishes to cover up the refugees have landed. thousands of refugees despite an build bridges and recoils from the ongoing economic crisis, the pope idea of putting up walls to make healing and reconciliation of abuse. The other extreme is that “Wake us from the slumber victims and survivors. It calls for when an accusation is made, the of indifference,” the pope prayed, told them, “You are guardians us feel safer. In reality, barriers of humanity for you care with create divisions instead of promot- prompt and effective responses diocese simply believes the story, “open our eyes to their suffering to allegations and cooperating takes it at face value and the and free us from the insensitivity tenderness for the body of Christ, ing the true progress of peoples, who suffers in the least of his and divisions sooner or later lead with civil authorities as well as born of world comfort and self- disciplining offenders and pro- centeredness.” brothers and sisters, the hungry to confrontations.” SAFE, page 4 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 24, 2016 be over, but our human nature The Diocese of Fort Wayne- is such that this won’t ever be South Bend always reports abuse over,” Glowaski said. “People to law enforcement regardless Key Milestone Timeline SAFE throughout the diocese can take of whether the accusation is Continued from Page 3 comfort in knowing that Bishop filed against members of clergy, for the USCCB and Diocese Kevin C. Rhoades and Msgr. school or parish staff. If you priest is removed from ministry. Robert Schulte take this ministry or someone you know has an This is why the process is so very very seriously. Although,” she allegation of sexual abuse by a of Fort Wayne-South Bend important, Glowaski emphasized. paused, “‘take very seriously’ member of the clergy, you are Events listed in blue are USCCB National Key Milestones “Investigating the allegations doesn’t even begin to describe encouraged to contact the dio- and carefully following the pro- how crucially important this cese. Events listed in red are Diocesan Key Milestones cedures of the Charter every time topic is to both of them. Bishop is crucial for the protection of Rhoades insists that we do this Mary Glowaski, Victim’s Assistance Events listed in black are the USCCB audits the alleged victims as well as the well.” Coordinator priests.” [email protected] August — Fifth USCCB audit The Catholic Church’s Phone: 260-399-1458 2002 and the diocese is found com- response to child abuse is not February — Bishop Wilton pliant. simply a response to the crisis of Monsignor Robert Schulte, Vicar D. Gregory, president of U. S. 2002. It is an implementation of General Conference of Catholic Bishops 2009 a new way of operating in order Diocese of Fort Wayne-South (USCCB) issues formal state- that children are better protected Bend, PO Box 390, Fort Wayne, ment expressing “profound September — Sixth USCCB against those who would do IN 46801 sorrow that some of our priests audit and the diocese is found them harm. “We all want this to Phone: 260-422-4611 were responsible for this abuse compliant. under our watch.” Under Indiana State law, and 2010 diocesan policy, any individual June — USCCB writes and who has a reason to believe adopts “The Charter for the August — Seventh USCCB a child is a victim of abuse or Protection of Children and audit and the diocese is found neglect has the duty to make a Young People.” compliant. Diocese begins to

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CNS photo/Guillermo Granja, Reuters Firefighters search for survivors in Manta, Ecuador, April 17 Mary Beth Greer after an earthquake struck the previous day off the country’s BY STEPHANIE A. PATKA the priests with their youth win- course, to be able to play bas- Pacific coast. At least 272 people died, nearly 3,000 were ning the game 45-38. ketball with the future leaders of injured and thousands were left homeless in the magni- SOUTH BEND — With both The dynamics of this game the Holy Cross order was a privi- of the successful wins of the were important not just for the lege as well.” tude-7.8 earthquake. Cupertino Classic in Fort Wayne, entertainment of the over 150 Pastor of the St. Matthew the priests of the diocese joined people who were in attendance. Cathedral in South Bend, Msgr. forces with Jesuit priests to chal- The game also opened doors of Michael Heintz took part as a lenge the Congregation of the brotherhood to various groups of referee for the game. Holy Cross Holy Cross seminarians in the current and future church lead- seminarians provided the attend- inaugural John Bosco Jam bas- ers. It was a great way for the ees with laughter and entertain- ketball game. This competitive diocesan priests to get to know ing commentary throughout the game took place at Saint Joseph and play along side of some of game with statements like “Bless High School in South Bend on the Jesuit priests who are study- me Father for I have missed,” April 15. The seminarians took ing at the University of Notre after a missed free throw or “Not a big lead early in the game but Dame. Jesuit Father Mike Magree even the year of mercy could the priests fought their way to ended up having the most input save that shot,” after an air ball. the lead with numerous three on how the priest’s team needed The event showed everyone the Senior Resource Fair point shots. By the end of the to adjust during the game. Team joyful and human face of the third quarter it looked as if the captain and game organizer, Church much in the same way priests might be able to pull Father Drew Curry noted, “It that St. John Bosco was able Saturday, April 30 off the win but the seminar- was fun to see these types of to evangelize to young people 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (EDT) ians were too determined in the unplanned talents shine forth through sports and outdoor throughout the evening. And of activities. Century Center fourth quarter and overpowered Downtown South Bend ISDA FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION ISDA FRATERNAL ASSOCIATIONThe Largest Italian-American Fraternal Annuity/IRA/Life Insurance Company in the Country The Largest Italian-American Fraternal Annuity/IRA/Life Insurance Company in the Country FREE Parking WE ARE ITALIAN AMERICAWE ARE ITALIAN AMERICA www.orderisda.org www.orderisda.org FREE Admission FREE Health Screenings Time is Running Out Time is Running Out FREE Antique Appraisal st FREE Entertainment Special 4% rate ends May 31 !

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Denise Fedorow Members of the St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, welcoming committee made a delivery to Bashor Children’s Home in Goshen of items collected during a month-long drive. Shown from left are Steve Riikonen, director of development at Bashor Children’s Home, Tena Jakubowicz, St. John welcoming committee, Don Phillips, president and CEO of Bashor Children’s Home and Sandy Swartz, St. John welcoming committee.

BY DENISE FEDEROW Bashor Children’s Home opened in Goshen in 1922 and because of growing public con- embers of St. John the cern over the lack of a shelter Evangelist Catholic for homeless teens in Elkhart MChurch helped stock the County in the last year, per- soon to be opened homeless petuated by the death of a teen teen shelter at Bashor Children’s runaway; they made the commit- Home in Goshen. ment to take on the responsibili- Parishioners donated items ty of providing a shelter for these throughout the month of January homeless teens. They had a for the “welcome kits”—tooth- facility, which is currently being paste, toothbrushes, soap, renovated, and have received deodorant, shampoo, socks, donated labor and supplies from towels and washcloths, plus contractors. over a hundred small travel size Director of Development Steve Photos provided by Corine Erlandson soaps and shampoos. In addition he Ave Maria House serves Riikonen said, “The community $200 in SCRIP certificates and as a hospitality house for Left to right, Ave Maria House volunteers Theresa Mirza, Laura Ridgeway has really stepped up to make cash was collected to be used to those who may not have and Faye Westropp pose for a photo, along with Dottie Carpenter, Founder this happen — it’s been really T and Director of the Ave Maria House. purchase clothing. The month- great.” access to the comforts of home. It long collection was sponsored is located at 432 Madison Street President and CEO Don by the Welcoming Committee at in downtown Fort Wayne, and is Phillips told the representa- St. John’s — members of this a ministry of St. Mary Mother of tives from St. John’s Welcoming ministry committee welcome God Parish. Men and women find Committee, “We’ve not received new members to the church and respite at the Ave Maria House, donations like this yet so this is sponsor monthly fun giveaways where they can get hot coffee, very well-timed and obviously or fellowship events like coffee take showers, do laundry, pick needed.” and donut Sundays. Each year in up mail, make phone calls, share He told them that when January the committee sponsors an occasional meal, and have fel- kids come to them, they often a parish collection to help the lowship with others in a home think no one cares, and the homeless or others in need in the environment. On Tuesdays, the staff assures them that they community. Giving Closet is open and gives care. He said when they tell the In this Year of Mercy pro- out jackets, blankets, backpacks, kids about the ways people in claimed by Pope Francis, one of shoes, socks, toiletries and more the community have helped, “it the corporal works of mercy is to Ave Maria House guests. means a lot more to them. Thank “shelter the homeless.” Ave Maria House was you for helping.” founded by Dottie Carpenter, a St. Mary’s parishioner, in 2008. Carpenter works as director of Year of Mercy day 138 the Ave Maria House today. Ave “There is no saint without a past and no sinner Maria House is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 without a future.” p.m. and is run by volunteers. — Pope Francis Dan Howe, Nancy Enneking and Betsy Magner work as volunteers in the Giving Closet at the Ave Maria House. More photos showing works of mercy can be found at MyYearofMercy.org VINCENT VILLAGE All Saints “A Strategic Solution to Family Homelessness” Religious Goods Looking for volunteers, front-desk support. We also 8808 Coldwater Road - Fort Wayne - 260-490-7506 In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road, 1.5 miles north of I-69 need help with baby items (diapers, wipes, pull-ups etc), Feel good about where you shop. hygiene items and your gently used appliances. All of the proceedsFeel good from our about stores are where reinvested you back shop. into our mission. •First Communion and All of the proceeds from our stores are reinvested Confirmation Gifts Your gift will provide transformational change and 4644 W. Westernback into Ave. our mission.• 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feel good about where you shop. •First Communion Dresses 1827 North BendixAll of the proceeds Dr. from • 9our a.m.stores are reinvestedto 6 p.m. will help homeless families get back on their feet. - 4644 W. Westernback into our mission. Ave. 2302 South Bend Ave. • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. •Crucifixes •Rosaries Email: [email protected] - 1827 North- 4644 Bendix W. Western Dr. Ave. - 1827 North Bendix Dr. •Medals •Statues For donations:(260)456-4172 x 113 to learn more. - 2302 South- 2302 BendSouth Bend Ave. Ave. www.svdpsb.org •Books •Bibles (Able to pick up large appliances) www.svdpsb.org www.svdpsb.org April 24, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Everything is free; parking, Father Tolton Chicago admission, health screenings and pilgrimage set entertainment. Entertainment will feature Saturday, May 21 the family-friendly ventriloquist round the iocese act, “Willie Tyler and Lester.” A Servant of God, Father Augustus A D nationally-known act, this duo Tolton, the first recognizably has appeared on Late Night with Black U.S. priest, was ordained David Letterman and The Jimmy 130 years ago on April 24, 1886. Kimmel Show. They will perform He faced bitter racism with a lov- at noon. ing, merciful heart. If canonized, Other entertainment includes: he would become the first African Heart healthy activities promote research and education Father and son acoustical soft American saint. rock/country music team Rob On Saturday, May 21, the Parsons and Son at 10 a.m. Tolton Society of St. Augustine Kevin Wilson, with Parish will sponsor an all-day Abracadabra Magic, will be on bus pilgrimage to sites in Chicago stage at 2 p.m. to trick, amuse where Father Tolton lived and and delight. He will also perform served, as well as his family’s throughout the exhibit hall, dur- grave sites. The bus will leave ing the day. promptly at 8 a.m. from St. At 2:30 p.m. St. Joseph Health Augustine Parish, and return by System’s “Senior Fit” group will 6 p.m. give an exhibition. Seats must be reserved in The Antique Appraisers will be advance for $25 (before April 30) available to offer an appraisal of or $30 (after April 30), payable small antiques. to St. Augustine Parish. Price Major sponsors of the fair are includes bus transportation, the American Senior Communities guided tour and lunch at Pearl’s and St. Joseph Health Systems. Place (soul food restaurant in Supportive sponsor is Beacon Chicago’s historic Bronzeville Home Care. area). For more information visit Twenty bus seats are for St. www.mgi-hcc.org. Augustine parishioners, with roughly 20 more available for other interested parties. To reserve Mother’s Day carnation seats, contact Annie Tardy, Tolton Society chair, at ARTardy@hot- sale gears up mail.com or 574-707-1232. HUNTINGTON — The Huntington County Right to Life group will Catholic Social have a Mother’s Day carnation sale May 6-8. Teaching reflections Provided by Anne Rice Long-stemmed carnations, Five Saint Thomas the Apostle (Elkhart) middle school students participated in the 16th corsages and vases will be sold available Friday, May 6, from 10 a.m. annual Huntington University Middle School Mathematics Competition on April 13 in FORT WAYNE — Father Dan to 6 p.m. at the office, 34 E. Scheidt, pastor at St. Vincent Huntington, IN. Their team finished in 8th place out of 23 total teams. The STS team Washington St., and made available to Huntington Catholic stu- de Paul Parish, is offering a had 2 eighth-grade students, 2 seventh-grade students and 1 sixth-grader. Most of weekly article and meditation dents. On Saturday and Sunday, series by Keston Smith on the the teams in the competition were made up of eighth-grade students. flowers will be sold after Masses seven themes of Catholic Social at St. Joseph, St. Catherine, St. Teaching. The series will continue Mary and Ss. Peter and Paul through November. mented Wharton. Eric Peat fol- the Gold Award, a century of girls came to fruition on April 14 after Parishes. Articles are available at www. lowed the 2015 state champion- have now had the opportunity months of planning, collaborat- Prices are $1 for long-stemmed saintv.org/catholiclinks.html. ship team through their season to to discover their passions, while ing and working together to orga- carnations and $3 and up for cor- capture video of the team and its connecting with others to solve nize projects that will help fulfill sages. Vases start at $4. rituals. The trio also interviewed, community problems and make the needs of the community. For information or to place a DVD on life of Fred on camera, a variety of students, the world a better place. Sodalitas is a program created larger order call 260-356-5933. athletes, and coaches. Girl Scouts of Northern for students, by students, with its All proceeds benefit pro-life Tone and Dwenger The outcome is a two-part Indiana-Michiana will recognize main mission to serve, lead, grow efforts. football to premiere DVD set: “J. Fred Tone: Stories of past and current Gold Award and develop an appreciation for a Saint” and “When the Saints Go recipients with small tokens of helping others. Communion Closet Fort Wayne — Founded in 1963, Marching In: Traditions of Bishop merit. However, since the merg- Students and staff from Bishop Bishop Dwenger High School is Dwenger Football.” ing of the Limberlost Council, Luers High School participated adds one more known for its traditions, and for The trailers are available for and the potential for incorrect or in service projects at more than its retired principal, Fred Tone. preview at www.bishopdwenger. outdated records, GSNI-M is call- 22 different locations including shopping day After receiving the cancer com/dvdset. ing for all Gold Award recipients Vincent Village, Eagle Marsh FORT WAYNE — A wide variety diagnosis news last fall of Fred On Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m., to provide name, address, phone Little River Wetlands, Children’s Tone, some members of the of new or gently worn dresses, Bishop Dwenger High School will number, and their Gold Award Autism Center, Carriage House, veils, suits, shirts, pants, and Dwenger family thought to cap- host a premiere of these two vid- story. Hope House, St. John’s Parish, ture and document some of his ties for your child’s First Holy eos in their gymnasium. The Girl Scout Gold Award St. Henry’s Parish, St. Joseph Communion will be Sunday, April legendary ideas and stories from and its significance is recognized Hessen Cassel Parish, Unity his football days. The school’s 24, in the basement of St. Joseph Girl Scout Gold Award nationwide, and is now acknowl- Lutheran School, Foster Park, Parish on Brooklyn Avenue at Campus Minister, Jason Garrett edged by many colleges and uni- Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Christ (‘88), reached out to friends Joe 12:45 p.m. turns 100 versities as being the Girl Scout Child Society, Children’s Hope A $25 refundable deposit Wharton (‘87) and Sean McBride equivalent to the Eagle Scout Hospitality House, Bloomingdale (’87) for their help. Wharton and Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana- receives an outfit to celebrate Award, earned by Boy Scouts, Elementary, ARC, Blessings in this Sacrament in style without McBride are part of the Redeemer Michiana is looking for Gold and offers scholarships unique to a Backpack and Community Radio Sports Team and enlisted Award winners to share their Girl the financial burden. Donations award recipients. Harvest Food Bank. of First Communion attire are the expertise of another member Scout story. For information or to share of that crew, Eric Peat. In 2016 the Girl Scouts will cel- always being sought as well. Pick your gold award information con- up arrangements can be made. “We started with the idea ebrate the centennial of the Gold tact [email protected] Senior Resource Fair of capturing the history behind Award, the highest achievement offers information Contact Keenan Baldus, 260- some of the traditions surround- in Girl Scouting. Since 1916 Girl 745-1315 for more information. ing the football program,” noted Scouts have been earning their Sodalitas program SOUTH BEND — The Michiana McBride. Gold Awards by leading projects serves community Gerontology Institute is hosting “After several conversations that create meaningful, sustain- a Senior Resource Fair, to be held with Fred, we realized we had able change in their communities, FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers at the Century Center Saturday, another video to make,” com- and around the world. Through High School’s Sodalitas program April 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 24, 2016 World Day of Prayer for Vocations This week’s issue features friends who weren’t surprised at here. it just seemed like an obvious and as people of faith, that has more questions and answers my decision at all. A couple of Lyon: Some people may not choice, which I thought was lazy. to be the first and primary thing. from three seminarians at dif- years ago, becoming a priest is know that the journey for some I wanted it to mean more and When you look at our number ferent stages of the discern- not something that I would’ve to become a priest is 8 years long really wanted a saint that I could of seminarians, we have to trust ment process — Deacon Craig ever imagined for my future, — it’s a constant discernment relate to. I really researched and that God is hearing our prayers. Borchard, Sam Lyons and Joe so for other people to recognize process. Our journey is “God will- prayed about it. One night, I was We have to thank God and praise Knepper. This is part 2 of a fea- it, often before I did, surprises ing, I will be a priest in 8 years.” praying with Scripture and there God for that. Another thing is to ture on the World Day of Prayer me. However, it makes me feel Also, discerning that priesthood is was an encounter when Christ simply be joyful Catholics and not for Vocations. affirmed in my decision. not for you is not a failure story. first calls Peter and I just saw be ashamed to live our faith and It’s a success story because you Peter as a man who felt like he go to Mass, go to Confession — What has been the most surprising What is the thing that you like the found your vocation. Also, people could do life without Jesus, but just do the things that Catholics reaction you have gotten when you best about serving the parish when tend to think that all we learn is Jesus just inserted himself any- do. That was such a witness to told people about your decision to you are home for break? “how to do Mass.” We don’t even way. On the day that I got the me — just to see people who just become a priest? Borchard: This (serving take classes on that until almost call for my meeting with Bishop love being Catholic and priests Borchard: the parish) is where it’s at! I our final year, it’s a lot more than Rhoades to determine whether who love being priests and are One of my am looking forward to being a that — it’s theology, philosophy, I would enter the seminary or living out their faith despite their friends in col- priest, not a seminarian for the history — it’s everything. not, I immediately went to look circumstances. lege used to rest of my life, so going home to Knepper: It’s important for up the feast of the day, and I Lyon: Prayer, prayer and tease me and the diocese is always a breath the average Catholic to under- had to laugh when I saw the prayer. Pray for vocations and say “quit run- of fresh air and a cool drink stand that the choice to attend feast of the day was the Chair of pray for the family. And as far as ning away from of water to be with the people. seminary is not a 100 percent St. Peter. Also, I found out that vocations are concerned, the big- your vocation.” Being rooted within the local dio- commitment to become a priest same day that Father Andrew gest thing is the family because Actually, it was cese, to have those moments at — it’s a deepening in faith and assigns new seminarians an it all starts there. Many people the support of CRAIG BORCHARD home when you get to minister discernment to see if that’s the apostle when they are accepted simply default to marriage, a lot of friends to your parish and serve them, correct vocation for you. There and he has a list that he just which is fine because it is the and the seeds because, at the end of the day- are still things about the spiri- works through, and it just hap- vocation for most people, but we that they planted that got me that’s where you will be, it is just tual life and faith that can be pened that mine was St. Peter. also need great priests. People thinking about becoming a priest awesome. Serving your parish intimidating for seminarians and So, Peter and I have an inter- need to pray and have the voca- saying things like, “You would helps you remember who you are they still have vices that they are esting relationship. There is a tion discussion with their kids. make a really good priest.” doing this work for. trying to overcome. book on St. Peter with a subtitle, Neither is better than the other, Once I arrived at seminary, you Lyon: At seminary we tend “flawed, forgiven and faithful.” both are honorable, but parents really feel the support and love to be intellectual and analyti- What is the biggest thing that you In that regard, I feel like I can have to inform their children that from your brother seminarians. cal in our discussions on God. (or your brother seminarians) need relate well to him. Peter wants this is another option and pray Everyone has sacrificed some- But when you come back to the prayers for? to respond to Jesus even when with them about it. thing to come here and they are diocese and parish, the feeling Borchard: For peace and clar- it doesn’t make sense to anyone Knepper: I am very fortunate all more supportive as a result. just makes you want to be a ity in discernment. There can be else and that’s definitely me. to come from a parish where it’s Lyon: My priest 1,000 times more — to a lot of difficulty to overcome. normal for people to start talk- twin sister and be able to help bring God to the And let’s be honest — the devil You ask a young man if they’ve ever ing about discerning their voca- I announced people, it was just amazing. The doesn’t want us to be priests, nor thought about becoming a priest tion as Catholics. As Catholics, our decisions beauty is in the simplicity, the does he want those of us called and they respond, “I don’t know, wherever we are in the world, to enter into people who make you humble to marriage to be good husbands maybe.” What do you say next? we need to make it a normal the priesthood again because they haven’t had and fathers. There can be a lot Borchard: “Try it out. Pray thing to talk about and to let and religious all of the theology teachings you of spiritual difficulties, doubts or about it. Consider seminary. I people know that there is no life about the have had and yet, in some ways fears. So, prayers for peace and would explain that the seminary default vocation. Also, if some- same time and of faith, they are wiser than clarity — so that we can see what is a great place to discern and one expresses an interest — it’s our family SAM LYON you — that is refreshing. I like God sees in us and why He has grow in holiness. At the semi- important to not shut it down took it surpris- being able to serve Mass for my called us to this place and where nary you will learn if God is call- and just as important to not put ingly well. Not parish because it is giving back He wants us to go. ing you to be a priest, and you pressure on them. Ultimately, all of my siblings are practicing to something that has given so Lyon: For perseverance in our will also learn if you want to be we want people to do what God Catholics, but their response much to me. vocation, that we may be able to a priest. Either way, you will wants them to do. was, “I don’t necessarily agree Knepper: I am looking for- listen to what God is telling us grow immensely as a man and with the Catholic faith, but this ward to continuing service to the and not be swayed by our emo- as a Son of the Father.” Any words of wisdom to young men is for you and your journey, so I parish when I’m home. I love tions. Lyon: One of the things that or women who are considering a support you.” I was worried that spending a lot of time at help- Knepper: Prayers for confi- really got my attention when I vocation to the Church? they would react negatively and ing at the parish and I get a lot dence in God’s will. People are was thinking about seminary Borchard: Well, to quote Our it would cause a huge rift, but of joy from that. Whether it’s always welcome to pray for me was one particular Mass at the Lord — Be not afraid! It’s cliche, they have all been respectful. A LifeTeen, RCIA or random proj- — I need them! Cathedral where all the priests but the Lord doesn’t call the powerful experience for me tell- ects around the parish, they are are walking in a procession out qualified, but he qualifies the ing others that I was going to all life-giving to me. Serving was Do you have a patron saint or special of the church. This older priest called. If you wait for the perfect enter the seminary was when I a key moment in my discern- devotion that has helped you? in particular, I couldn’t even tell moment to enter seminary or walked on the trail in the Camino ment. To be able to continue that Borchard: Our Lady of you his name, grabs my shoulder enter a religious order or to ask de Santiago going to Spain last when I’m home on breaks will be Lourdes, featured at Notre as he walks past and says to that girl to marry you, you will summer. I walked over 200 miles great. Dame’s grotto as well as at me, “this could be you!” and just find that there never is a perfect on this 600 mile trail and got to Mount St. Mary’s. We also went kept walking. I would tell the moment. At some point, you experience incredible inter-faith What kinds of things does the aver- to Lourdes at World Youth guy to be open to it. This journey have to make a leap of faith into dialogue with other peoples who age Catholic not realize about this Day, Our Lady of Lourdes has is a roller coaster, but it’s the the unknown because you can’t were on the trail. During one journey to becoming a priest? What always been part of my Marian greatest ride ever. Just abandon let fear hold you back. The Lord portion of it, I met 20 seminar- do you want them to know? devotion. I also didn’t have a yourself to God’s will. It’s not will be there to catch you and to ians from Naples, Italy and when Borchard: We are still human devotion to St. John Vianney easy and sometimes not fun, but guide you. I told them of my decision to and the seminary is a very and St. Philomela until they it’s totally rewarding. Lyon: Continue to pray become a seminarian, it was like human place. The seminary is teamed up on me when I got to Knepper: I tell them that, about it. There are a ton of men, they just adopted me right there a place to discern a call to the Philadelphia. They kept popping no matter what they are being women and religious orders in this international fraternity. priesthood and is also a place for up and their efforts together called to — to stay close to who are praying for you right Even after knowing them for half the growing up experience that really influenced me to get into Christ in prayer — stay close to now. Don’t let your decision be of a day, they opened up their you have to go through as you the seminary. the sacraments, because no mat- swayed by the emotion you feel hearts to me—it was amazing move towards becoming a priest. Lyon: I love St. Therese of ter how flawed they deem them- that day, just know that what- how loving and Many people may think that at Liseux and St. Maria Goretti and selves to be, the Lord doesn’t ever you choose, God wants you powerful that seminary, you are either on your my confirmation saint, St. John view them in that way. In saying to be happy and will make the response was. knees or at your desk — that’s the Baptist — those three are my yes to their vocation in life, the best out of whatever decision Knepper: not what it’s like. Yes, we study, kind of people. Lord will offer them more joy you make. I’ve been sur- yes we pray, but we also are Knepper: I was confirmed than they could ever dream of. Knepper: Pray and take prised by the regular people who play music, as an older adult and my con- advantage of the sacraments. number of my sports, board games and enjoy firmation saint was St. Peter. What is something that any Catholic Don’t be scared to talk about it friends, par- the help that we often receive While at the beginning, people could do to help increase vocations? with priests, family, friends or ticularly my from the diocese. We don’t cease kept suggesting St. Peter, I was Borchard: Prayer. We have other faithful Catholic people non-Catholic JOE KNEPPER to be normal people when we get adamantly opposed to because to trust in the power of prayer, that you can trust. April 24, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 In MY dioceseKosciusko County St. Martin de Porres

BY DENISE FEDOROW Ministries at St. Martin’s include Eucharistic ministry to the homebound, a regular food SYRACUSE — St. Martin de drive for the poor, religious edu- Porres Church in Syracuse was cation between Masses, a St. established Jan. 19, 1966, with Vincent de Paul Society, adult Pastor Eugene Zimmerman its education, Knights of Columbus first pastor. He served the new and a choir. parish for ten years. The church Administrative Associate Liz was dedicated on June 11, 1966 List said the adult education by former Bishop Leo A. Pursley. classes are currently offering Prior to building St. Martin’s the Symbolon Church, Syracuse residents program at for the most part attended St. three differ- Patrick in Ligonier or St. Francis ent times to Xavier in Pierceton. At first, accommodate Father Zimmerman served both parishioner’s St. Francis and St. Martin’s par- schedules. ishes. Photos by Denise Fedorow They meet The church was uniquely The interior of St. Martin de Porres Church in Syracuse in Kosciusko County on Sundays designed to look like a capsized after the 11 was designed to look like a capsized boat. Looking up at the ceiling, the boat from the interior. When a.m. Mass, wood beams resemble the hull of an overturned boat. the church was first established on Tuesday there were 65 registered fami- mornings at group for over 12 years but when “It’s very scarce around here lies. In 1986 (according to The 10 a.m. and she stepped down there wasn’t from January-March,” List said. History of Kosciusko County on Wednesday anyone who wanted to take her Father Hire has many ties 1856-1986) there were 250 reg- evenings after place. But she said there are to the community — his family istered families. the 5:30 p.m. not a lot of youth in the parish still has a condominium on the Currently there are 300 Mass. at this time — there are mainly lake and he attended Our Lady families registered year round, The Knights younger families or older adults, of the Lakes Seminary on Lake but the number of parishioners of Columbus many of whom spend the winter Wawasee, which was run by the attending Mass doubles in the Council No. in warmer climates. Crosier order from 1948-1970’s. summer as the Lake Wawasee 6323 has its area has many homes where own reception people from other parts of hall at 414 S. Indiana, Illinois and Ohio come Sycamore St. every year to spend their sum- where Bingo mers. is held every Father Richard Hire is pastor Saturday at St. Martin’s and he will have night. served the parish eight years There is this May. currently no “When I was a little kid my youth group family came to the lake in the at St. Martin’s summers and there was no — List led the Pastor Richard Hire and administrative associate Liz List church then so we had to go all as the two discuss church business recently. the way to Pierceton,” he said. Father Hire said it’s nice that now the church has a religious education wing and room for hospitality. He said even though the “summer parishioners” don’t attend St. Martin’s all year, “They help support the parish very well,” he said, adding with their help the church was able to add air conditioning to the hall. In 2006 a renovation project was completed which doubled the square footage on two lev- els as the expansion wrapped around the existing church. At that time they added the religious education wing to move the students out of the basement storage rooms they were meeting in. They also added an 260-856-2286 elevator so the elderly parish- wawaseemarina.com ioners could attend events held 9171 East Ross Drive, Syracuse, IN 46567 downstairs. They also added MARINA SALES, SERVICE & STORAGE a narthex as a gathering place and some additional parking spaces. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 24, 2016 St. Francis Xavier BY DENISE FEDOROW

PIERCETON — Tucked onto a quiet residential street in Pierceton in the eastern part of Kosciusko County is St. Francis Xavier Church. Because the church has been there longer than the town of Pierceton itself; the street it is on is named Catholic Street. The church was established 152 years ago on Aug. 16, 1864; the town of Pierceton will be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. St. Francis was a mission church, served by priests from Largo, LaPorte, Columbia City and Arcola until 1946 or 1950, according to different accounts. Photos by Denise Fedorow The interior of St. Francis Xavier Church in Pierceton has stained glass win- There were 13 families at the St. Francis Xavier Church in Pierceton celebrated its 150th anniversary two dows donated by parishioners. time the church was estab- years ago. lished. According to historical accounts, in 1866 additional was dedicated on April 16, 1972 the priest who has served at “Each month we like to have Herman said of his congrega- land was purchased for $75 and by Bishop Joseph Crowley. A larger parishes, most recently activities to get people together tion. in 1874 — 10 years after the warm feeling envelopes one Holy Family in South Bend. He (for example) two weeks ago we Other ministries include par- church was established, land upon entering the cozy church. said what struck him as special had a brunch on Divine Mercy ish council, finance council, was purchased for a cemetery at Two years ago, Rev. Charles about the parish is the close- Sunday and it was very well liturgists, Eucharistic ministers, a cost of $40. “Chuck” Herman was assigned ness of the parishioners, attended,” he said. altar servers, an RCIA program Father Robert Hoevel was the to St. Francis Xavier and he’s “Something that amazes A Daddy/Daughter Dance is and CCD program. first resident the first me is I’ve never been in a par- upcoming, sponsored by the Father Herman said they also priest and resident priest ish where people stay and talk Knights of Columbus. They also get a lot of lake people in the in 1953 a St. Francis Xavier Church is in nearly (after Mass) like they do here. hold an annual Oktoberfest summers. house was 50 years. Parishioners will tell you that, at the end of September and Father Herman said they purchased located at 408 W. Catholic A new rec- Street, Pierceton too, and that’s what attracts participate in the Pierceton are about to start an expansion at the corner tory was built them to the parish,” he said. Community Days Parade. project and are just waiting for of Catholic Phone is 574-594-5750 about a year “Everyone is extremely “We’ve won first place with plans from the architect. They and Fourth www.sfxpierceton.org. ago seven friendly, they give a lot to the our float the last two years,” are adding space to the front of streets for blocks away parish and work hard,” he said. Father Herman said. the church for the Sacristy and a rectory. where Father “For a small parish there’s a lot Mass times are Saturdays Parishioners also host a free storage, and the second phase A parish Herman of enthusiasm and a lot of good community dinner every other will be a gathering space to the hall was at 4 p.m., Sundays at 9 a.m. resides with people.” month and an Irish Festival on church, which will also enable then built and from Memorial Day his German Ministries at St. Francis St. Patrick’s Day. them to properly host viewings attached to through Labor Day Mass is shepherd include a Knights of Columbus “They definitely like to pray, prior to funerals. the rectory companion. round table group and a group play and work together,” Father and report- celebrated at Jellystone Park Apparently that plans activities. edly became at 7:30 a.m. parishioners the center of Confessions are Saturdays campaigned parish activi- to have a ties. from 3-3:45 p.m. fulltime priest When A monthly Holy Hour is held again to offer Rev. Eugene on the second Wednesday of daily Masses Zimmerman each month. instead of just was pas- on weekends. tor of both The parish St. Martin now has 160 de Porres in Syracuse and St. families. Francis in the late 1960’s, “I’m basically a staff of one,” he sold the rectory. In 1972, Father Herman said. He has thanks to a generous donation someone who comes in weekly left as a legacy from a parishio- for about four hours to do book- ner, a new church was built and keeping. is still in use today. The church This is quite a change for April 24, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Sacred Heart Parish “Where God and Education Lead the Way!” BY PHOEBE MUTHART In July 2008, the school and The parish also has mens and church were expanded again for womens softball teams for fel- more capacity. Four new class- lowship. WARSAW — Out of the two rooms were added to the current In March 2014, a group of Catholic churches located school in January 2009. The Sacred Heart parishioners began in Kosciusko County, one of remodel and expansion of the meeting to explore opportunities those is Sacred Heart Parish in church increased its capacity by for forming a jail ministry to Warsaw. The church is led by 200-plus seats. The first Mass work with the Kosciusko County pastor, Father Phil DeVolder. in the remodeled church was Jail inmates. Jody Burns leads Sacred Heart Church of March 28, 2009. the jail ministry. Committee Warsaw was first dedicated on The parish that began with members visit Catholics, who Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw, has several ministries, such as a vocation the Feast of the Sacred Heart 30 families now numbers over are incarcerated, and see that committee and a jail ministry. in June 1877. The location of 800 families. Over 200 children they receive Communion each the first church was on Market attend the parish’s religious week, if they so desire. Street in downtown Warsaw. education program. The parish also offers The Sacred Heart Church moved to Sacred Heart offers several Rite of Christian Initiation of its present location on Harrison ministries to get involved in Adults. RCIA is the process Street in 1947. such as Christ Renews His by which a person becomes a Sacred Heart School was Parish, which is a way to member of the Catholic Church started in 1957 with grades 1 become spiritually refreshed and through the sacraments; through 3. Grades were added grow in faith. Baptism, Confirmation, and yearly until grade 6 was imple- The church also has a voca- Eucharist. It is also for those mented. A new church was tion committee, something only who want to learn more about dedicated in May 1987 and the 20 percent of Catholic churches the Catholic faith. At Sacred school added rooms to accom- have, Father DeVolder said. Heart, the RCIA participants modate kindergarten and pre- A free meal is offered the meet Monday evenings from school. third Tuesday of each month. September through May.

Photos provided by Phoebe Muthart Father Phil DeVolder leads Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw, with daily and weekend Masses.

Daily Mass is at 5:30 p.m. “Where God and Education Lead Monday and Thursday and at 8 the Way,” said Faroh. a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and First and foremost, Sacred Friday. A Saturday vigil is at 5 Heart School is a family of faith p.m. and Mass is at 8:30 a.m. brought together by a common and 11 a.m. Sunday. love of Jesus Christ. Sacred Heart’s chapel is In a statement found on the located directly behind the main Sacred Heart School website, the sanctuary. Mass is celebrated in school “Educates our students this chapel daily. to the highest possible stan- Father Devolder presided over dards in a spiritually enlight- the church from 1988 to 1995 ened atmosphere. We provide and then again from 2010 to the an environment that challenges Sacred Heart School, Warsaw, offers a Catholic education for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. present. Doing a liturgy every students to academic excellence week takes careful planning he as they grow in their relation- said. “When you are a priest, ship with Jesus Christ.” you always have to create,” he Sacred Heart School offers a said. “Children’s homilies can balanced curriculum encompass- Retractable Awnings! be difficult, and can be a chal- ing the intellectual, physical, lenge,” he smiled. spiritual and artistic domains necessary for holistic develop- FREE ment of the individual student. Sacred Heart School Art and music is offered once sunesta.com Sacred Heart also has a per week and is woven into the Installation! school. James Faroh is the prin- regular classroom curriculum. cipal. This is his seventh year as Physical education is offered wazimmer.com principal of Sacred Heart School. twice per week. It offers a Catholic education for The school has six sports in children in kindergarten through which students can participate. sixth grade. Enrollment in the The school has 14 school board school has grown from 64 stu- members. dents to 208. For more information, visit “It is my goal to use every www.sacredheart-warsaw. resource available to me to org. For information about the develop and strengthen the edu- school, call 574-267-5874. cational program of this school. It is my mission to continue to 1-800-222-0615 carry out Sacred Heart’s motto:

1 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 24, 2016 Our Lady of Guadalupe Church CatholiC and Diocesan Shrine offers Community Foundation Mass for Hispanics of Northeast Indiana Investing in BY PHOEBE MUTHART the Work of Christ

ur Lady of Guadalupe What is the Catholic Community Foundation? Church and Diocesan Shrine is led by Father The Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana O consists of 137 endowments collectively invested to fund the vari- Constantino Rocha. Located in Warsaw, in Kosciusko County, ous ministries and services of the Church throughout the diocese. the church consists of mainly The ultimate purpose of these endowments is not simply to build Hispanic families with 200 to financial stability, but rather to fund the mission that has been 300 parishioners. entrusted by Jesus Christ. On Sunday, May 4, 2004, Here are some important facts about the Catholic Community Bishop John M. D’Arcy broke Foundation: ground for a shrine of pilgrim- • Established in 1994 by then Bishop John M. D’Arcy age to Our Lady of Guadalupe • A 501(c) (3) tax-exempt entity for the faithful of the diocese. • Contributions are deductible under Section 170 of the The plans for building the new Internal Revenue Code church and shrine were held in • Only the fund earnings are disbursed and used exclusively conjunction of celebrating the for donor intentions great jubilee of 2000. • Endowment funds are invested following Church teachings as Jerry and Savina Kralis given by the U.S. bishops in their document “Socially Responsible donated 11 acres for the new Provided by Phoebe Muthart Investment Guidelines” church and shrine and has room Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Diocesan Shrine, Warsaw, with Father • A minimum amount of $5,000 can start a new endowment for 500 people. The new con- Constantino Rocha is shown here. struction plans included meeting The endowments invested within the Catholic Community rooms, classrooms, a kitchen community that he served for Foundation of Northeast Indiana for parishes, schools and/or min- and dining area, a small resi- many years and to see that we istries in Kosciusko County are as follows: dence and parking as well as a are maintaining and improving • Sacred Heart Parish Endowment Fund – This endowment provides strategy for expansion. the shrine he worked so very support for the general operating needs of Sacred Heart Parish, The design of the church hard to see accomplished,” Mejia Warsaw. was the result of an interna- said. • Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund – This endowment provides tional design competition. The “The church is unique in support for the general operating needs of Sacred Heart School, diocese received 256 entries that that we are an all-Spanish Warsaw. from around the world and speaking church. Our cultures announced the winner (a firm are varied from the different Making a gift to the Catholic Community Foundation called Ruben N. Santos located Mexico states, as well as a very There are many ways to give to one of these endowments, in Oakland) on December 12, few from the Columbian and other than cash. In some instances, a donor is able to give even on the feast day of Our Lady of Puerto Rican community,” said more than expected by simply using a planned gift option to cre- Guadalupe. Father Rocha. ate or build an endowment. For example, leaving a gift in a will The current church in Father Rocha has been the (bequest) can be an advantage to a parish, school or charity and Warsaw was founded in 2007; pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe provide tax advantages. Those interested are encouraged to talk to the church was originally locat- for five and a half years. The their financial advisor to determine what would be best. ed in Milford. church has had four other pas- Diana Mejia is the bi-lingual tors: Father Paul R. Bueter (who For more information on the Catholic Community Foundation of church secretary. Mejia has been passed away Dec. 7, 2014), Northeast Indiana, how to create a new endowment, or about giving a parishioner since the church Father J. Steele, Father Philip to an existing endowment, contact the Office of Stewardship and was located in Milford. DeVolder and Father Fernando Development in South Bend at 574-258-6571 or in Fort Wayne at Jimenez. “It’s a blessing to be part of The Warsaw church recently 260-969-9148 or by email at [email protected]. There Our Lady of Guadalupe. I grew installed new stained glass win- The parish offers the “Por que ser Catolico” which is also is also additional information, including frequently asked questions, up going to Mass on Sundays dows. at www.diocesefwsb.org/Catholic-Community-Foundation. and now I am working here as a known as “Why Catholic?” pro- secretary. I love that I can help gram. out and learn every day from group where I learned many The youth group meets the Father Rocha, as well as being things that helped me person- first and third Sunday of the more involved with getting to ally and to stay out of trouble month at 2 p.m. Today’s Catholic spotlights know people personally in our and keep me in the right path. The parishioners enjoy meals community. Throughout high I can only say that Father Paul together after the 10:30 a.m. or school, I was involved in youth (Bueter) would be proud of the 6 p.m. Masses on Sundays. 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They include a wide vari- and evangelizing the world: had lived a relatively trou- ety of events on snow, water, “Families, we need to shake the DAVE McCLOW Mble-free, “Andy Griffith LIGHT land, bridges, empty swimming world with joy!” If we live out Show/Leave It to Beaver” life until pools, etc. They require quick the love we have been given in our suffering. If we can run to the day his stomach burst open at ONE thinking with potentially fatal our families, we will actually our Father’s merciful and lov- the age of 30. No, it didn’t happen consequences. They jack up the “shake the world with joy!” ing arms when we have sinned like a scene in an “Alien” movie. CANDLE feel-good neurotransmitters Pope Francis has been empha- or are hurt, afraid, ashamed, Rather, a high level of acid caused and natural narcotics, which sizing joy a lot — for instance, or even murderously mad, we his stomach to perforate inside TONY ROSSI, THE CHRISTOPHERS can make them addictive. I am “the joy of evangelizing.” Can experience joy. It really doesn’t his body, which then allowed guessing the demographics are you hear the shock of Catholic matter what happens to us if we that acid to spill toward his other largely young men, with many men everywhere? “He wants me stay connected with God and/or organs. Emergency surgery saved mothers who can’t bear to watch to evangelize?” After having to others. Jesus would say it this his life and also prompted some and character, it taught him them. look it up…, “You’re kidding! way, “Joyful are those who deep reflection on the topics of something about God. He said, What makes extreme sports I’ll die for my faith, but talk mourn, for they shall be com- life, love, God, and especially mar- “My wife is one of the best people popular today? Potential sus- about my faith? No way!” His forted.” riage, being that Weber was a in the world. She’s my heart and pects include: 1) marketing; 2) latest exhortation is also titled newlywed at the time. she’s my soul. In many ways, it’s an anti-authoritarian posture “The Joy of Love,” subtitled “On Where are the He is now sharing his expe- easy to pray to Jesus and have toward the previous generation, the Love in the Family.” riences in his new memoir that relationship when you’re sick though things like surfing and extremes of sorrow “Operating on Faith.” But if you’re and in need. But not everyone ice climbing have been around thinking the book is a depress- sees that in the caretaker, in your a long time; 3) evolution of So what is joy? and joy? ing, “Woe is me” tome, you’d wife, in all the things that they be wrong. In addition to being do for you — that is that person knowledge and skills, which pro- From a psychological or expe- They are found in the pas- duce some amazing feats; and poignant, spiritually wise, and an living out the words, deeds and riential perspective, joy, like love, sion, death, and resurrection of acts of Jesus Christ. I think my 4) probably the rise of fatherless moves us out from ourselves endearing love letter to his wife our Lord. Holy Thursday night Nell, it’s also very funny. Because relationship with God was really children and “nones” — people toward God and others. The he knows he will be betrayed who pick “none” for their reli- Matt Weber can’t not be funny. strengthened in that I saw God opposite movement, borne of and executed. He is grieved and Jesus and everything that is gion — who are seeking that fear and sin, is toward ourselves. The Catholic humorist, author unto death in the Garden of and host of “The Lens” on good in the Bible, everything that innate desire for an ecstatic In fear we protect ourselves with Gethsemane, sweating drops of experience of transcendence. CatholicTV.com joined me on we hear in the Gospel, played out a fight, flight, or freeze response. blood, asking for a way out; but in my wife’s words, deeds, and If friends, spouses, siblings, “Christopher Closeup” recently to he remains connected, intensely discuss all the excitement in his actions.” The Catholic Church or parents hurt us, and we are praying to his Father. He does Weber also revealed the rea- angry, hurt, or afraid, they feel life. He had been having stomach not deny or avoid his deepest issues for a year, but he didn’t son he’s able to inject humor is extreme like a threat, and we treat them emotions. He runs to his Abba into everything, even life’s pain- like an enemy — as less than take them too seriously at first. It always has been and and then decides to do his He kept getting worse, though, ful moments. He said, “Humor, persons. Fear and sin turn us Father’s will. Later he is mocked, to me, is one of the best ways always will be, if the Holy Spirit inward, separating us from God and soon realized that for Nell, is involved. Think about it — spat upon, punched, beaten the “in sickness and in health” to connect with people. I didn’t and others! Joy and love move and whipped to within an inch want this book to just be a bunch we get accused of having too us outward, with perfect love marriage vow would become a many children since we prohibit of his life, then immobilized reality much sooner than either of of chapters of me whining about driving out fear. on a cross, dying the harshest my pain. I wanted there to be contraception, then, of having Joy is also an encounter with them expected. celibate and childless priests and the loving presence of God or The care Nell provided for him religious. But I want to focus on others in our lives, especially in McCLOW, page 14 not only gave Weber even deeper insight into the depth of her love LIGHT, page 14 A look at our reward sons about the faith of Paul and For the second reading, the option for humans who follow vice. Christianity is not about Barnabas, and they reveal the Church this weekend offers the Lord in obedience to God, ivory towers. THE conditions in which these two a passage from the Book of in sacrifice, and in faith. With As Pope Francis so often great figures in early Christianity Revelation. This book, the last Jesus, the faithful will die but insists, it is about living in our SUNDAY lived and taught. book of the New Testament also rise to eternal life. homes, in our jobs, and in our As they spoke to Christians in the translations and ver- contacts with others. GOSPEL in the cities that they visited, sions that have been used for Such was the teaching of Paul Paul and Barnabas warned centuries, is highly poetic and Reflection and Barnabas, who urged forti- MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION these followers of Christ that symbolic. It is moving and strik- A month ago the Church tude in living the Christian life, hostility, and difficulties, often ingly beautiful in its imagery, called us, with joy and the deep- but who promised a marvelous fearful difficulties, faced those but often its symbolism is so est faith, to celebrate the resur- reward, in this life and in the Fifth Sunday of Easter who love the Lord. Paul and involved, or so unique to the rection of Jesus after the terrible hereafter. Barnabas themselves met hostil- First Century, that understand- event of the crucifixion. John 13:31-33a, 34-35 ity and endured difficulties, so ing the book is not easy without Gradually, gently, but unre- his weekend’s reading tells their warnings hardly came from reading scholarly commentaries lentingly, the Church has called the story of some of the paranoia or as a strategy to build along with the text itself. upon us personally to respond to READINGS regard for themselves by fabrica- In this reading, the vision is Tmissionary activities of Jesus, to bond ourselves with the Sunday: Acts 14:21-27 Ps 145:8-13 tion. of heaven, symbolized by the salvation brought to us by Jesus. Paul and Barnabas. Although Rv 21:1-5a Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 eventually they parted, Paul and The culture of the Roman holy city of Jerusalem, but a This weekend’s readings pro- Barnabas, Paul’s disciple, visited Empire was absolutely hostile transformed Jerusalem, and of claim the sacrificial death as well Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, several places in Asia Minor to the values of the Gospel. The God. It is a look into eternity and as the rising of Jesus from the 16-17 Mk 16:15-20 that were prominent cities in political order was becoming to the reward promised to those dead, but they also call upon us Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28 Ps 145:10- the Roman Empire of the First hostile as well. who obey God. to respond by following the Lord. 13b, 21 Jn 14:27-31a Century A.D. Yet Paul and Barnabas were St. John’s Gospel is the source As the second reading from Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122:1-5 Ancient traditions see all the undaunted. They continued to of the last reading. This is not a Revelation says, eternal life Jn 15:1-8 Apostles as missionaries, most of move from city to city, from resurrection narrative, but it is with God in heaven will be our Thursday: Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-3, 10 whom went far and wide to pro- Christian community to Christian strongly reminiscent of the resur- reward. Jn 15:9-11 claim the Gospel. community, to reassure believers rection, and of the Lord’s death Following Jesus is more Friday: Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:8-10, 12 in Christ. Despite the risks, and on Calvary. Acts concentrates on many than a verbal announcement, Jn 15:12-17 of Paul’s efforts in missionizing. the more than occasional rejec- Jesus obliquely refers to the it is actual involvement in the Saturday: Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100:1b-2, The readings from Acts are more tions, their faith inspired them crucifixion. He refers to rising Redeemer’s mission by living 3, 5 Jn 15:18-21 than a travelogue. They are les- and impelled them. from the dead. Eternal life is an lives of justice, charity, and ser- 14 COMMENTARY April 24, 2016 The best Nuncio we’ve had thus far SCRIPTURE SEARCH® he announcement that United States, including the Archbishop Christoph Pierre evangelically-centered recon- THE Gospel for April 24, 2016 Twill succeed Archbishop struction of the hierarchy by Revelation 21:1-5a; John 13:31-33a, 34-35 Carlo Maria Viganò as Apostolic John Paul II and Benedict XVI. CATHOLIC Nuncio to the United States is He understood where the vitality Following is a word search based on the Gospel and an opportunity to pay tribute to was in American Catholicism, DIFFERENCE the second reading for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, a courageous churchman who and he knew that this vitality Cycle C: times of new commandments and new earth. has served Catholicism, Pope had to do with the strength of The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis faith in those living parts of the GEORGE WEIGEL in an exemplary way during his Church. He knew that Catholic HEAVEN EARTH THE SEA tenure in Washington. Lite wasn’t going to advance of Rome was deeply concerned NO MORE I SAW CITY I’ve had the pleasure of know- the New Evangelization, and he A BRIDE ADORNED HUSBAND ing and working with each of the quickly grasped that the great about the pressures being put on LOUD VOICE THRONE DWELL Nuncios in Washington, since project of converting a wounded his flock in the United States. full diplomatic relations were culture in America was being The wonderful reception that EVERY TEAR DEATH ALL THINGS established between this country threatened by an unprecedented Pope Francis received in the JESUS AT ONCE LITTLE and the Holy See under President assault on the Church’s capac- United States last September LOVE ANOTHER LOVED YOU Reagan and Pope John Paul II. ity to be itself. And he knew was due to many factors; And at the risk of embarrassing that the threat came, not from Archbishop Viganò was surely him, I have to say that I consider old-fashioned nativist bigots of one of them. As for the idiotic NEW GLORY Archbishop Viganò to have been Protestant persuasion, but from caterwauling in some quarters the best of them all thus far. militant secularists allied with about the Pope’s spending a few ALLTHINGSLWK minutes with former Kentucky He came to Washington the federal government. TBNANAL I TTLE under what some in the Vatican Thus there was complete official Kim Davis, let’s be clear thought was a cloud. The truth agreement between the papal that Kim Davis’s presence in ODREHTONALOV the Nunciature was cleared by of the matter is that this scru- representative in Washington NED I NA I LELUE pulously honest man had seen and the leadership of the U.S. Archbishop Viganò’s superiors, financial corruption in the Holy Conference of Catholic Bishops Archbishop Giovanni Becciu CALTDJOWNLDR and Archbishop Paul Gallagher. See and tried to do something on the imperative of defending ETLOVEDYOUVY about it – a task now being religious freedom in full, and The obsession in certain quar- pursued with vigor by Pope on challenging an administra- ters with this episode, which AHEAVENOMOOT was front-loaded in far too Francis and Cardinal George tion that seemed determined to RCHONEAOOC I E Pell. But in the last years of reduce that first freedom to a many stories about Archbishop Benedict XVI, things were not in lifestyle choice about weekend Pierre’s appointment, says far TCCRHKBFRJCA good shape managerially in the leisure activities. The archbishop more about the passions of the HEOJWAS I EHER Vatican; Viganò’s honesty was understood that there was no obsessed than it does about resented and, I expect, feared by honorable retreat from what Archbishop Viganò. EDPJESUSC I TY lesser men; and the Washington some deplored as “culture wars.” Carlo Maria Viganò may be ALOVETHESEAX appointment was arranged to He knew who had declared war seventy-five, but a man of his give what amounted to a sacking on whom; that the Church had faith and integrity still has much © 2016 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com the appearance of a promotion. not been the aggressor in this to give the Church. The further It was a completely one-sided struggle; and that the battle had reform of the Roman Curia trade: those who exiled Viganó to be engaged, with the tools of would be well-served if he were drawn into it, officially or unof- from the Vatican lost, badly, and reason and persuasion, for the  49 Biochemical oxygen the Church in the United States sake of all religious communi- ficially. he demand  won, handsomely. For Carlo ties and indeed for the sake of 50 ___ the Father Maria Viganò understood this American democracy. His sup- ross ord 51 Incense smoke gives off  52 Sales pitches moment in U.S. Catholic his- port for the bishops was crucial 12 3 4 567 8910 tory as perhaps few other career and effective, as was his work 11 12 13 Vatican diplomats could have in preparing the meeting in George Weigel is Distinguished  done. Rome between Pope Francis and Senior Fellow of the Ethics 14 15 16 1 Spray weapon 2 Western Samoa capital He appreciated the many President Obama, where POTUS and Public Policy Center in 17 18 19 3 God will wipe from strengths of the Church in the got the message that the Bishop Washington, D.C. 20 21 eyes (singular)

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 4 “Will not hunger or __” 5 __ pocus 29 30 31 In 1913, long before our 6 Excuse me! McCLOW extreme sports craze, Father LIGHT 32 33 34 7 East of Eden Robert Hugh Benson wrote, 8 Paul’s companion Continued from Page 13 35 36 37 “(The) world turns away on Continued from Page 13 9 Used to make steel Good Friday from the unutter- 38 39 40 41 42 43 10 Gathered to hear Paul of deaths, praying. So through able depths of her (the Catholic 44 45 46 13 Shock moments in between where it’s 18 Paul shook from his feet his own tortuous suffering and Church’s) sorrow, and on Easter like, ‘Things are not going well, 47 48 49 death, Jesus demonstrates how day from the unscalable heights 19 Light giver but you can still find some joy.’ I 50 51 52 to stay connected with Abba; it of her joy, calling the one morbid 21 Pull guess that’s the way I approach 22 Not nice is the movement of joy … even and the other hysterical.” His most of life. You need to have © 2016 www.tri-c-a-publications.com on a cross. And how twisted or point: “The Catholic Church… 23 Kimono sash joy in all components. I think Based on these Scripture readings: Acts 13: 14, 43- 24 Banned crazy is it for the Church to have is always too ‘extreme’ for the 52; Rv 7: 9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30 and Act 14:21-27; Rv the light, the candle in the dark- 25 In Rev., it was no more used this instrument of extreme world.” 21: 1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 ness can be that joy, that joke, 27 Antlered animal torture and death as its symbol Men, let us once again shake that laughter. When some things  29 Come up against 28 Plaything of hope and joy. The crucifix is the world with extreme joy. are really bad, to have a little 1 Entrance rug 30 “A ___ heaven” 30 North northeast so commonplace today that we joke there is a good way to bring 4 Holier ___ thou 31 Angel’s glow 31 Seed shell don’t realize how in-your-face it things back down to a more posi- 8 Bank Identifier Code 32 Telegraphic signal 33 Dekametre was to the Romans — extreme! tive level.” 11 Chimp 33 Genetic code 34 “They shall ___ and The resurrection of Jesus is Weber concluded by not- 12 Santa call (2 wds.) 34 Sled dog thirst no more” the most extreme, joy-filled lynch ing that he hopes “Operating 13 New Delhi dress 35 Third Evangelist 36 Union of Soviet pin for our faith. His resurrection on Faith” will bring readers 14 Top spy agency 37 Large van Socialist Republics swallows up death, our biggest who’ve experienced pain back to 15 Type of tea 38 Cramp 37 Winners say this fear. It was the joy of the resur- 16 Horse’s gait 40 Part of steering 38 Homey that positive level: “Maybe you mechanism rection through the Holy Spirit overcame some major medical 17 Hearing necessity 39 Mexican money that transformed common men 19 Happy disposition 44 Gospel is “the 40 God’s title issues. I’m hoping that you can 20 Ship initials Good ___” into fearless and joyful men no find some sort of support and 41 Syrian bishop 21 Sandwich fish 45 Ding’s partner 42 Gracious matter what — whether impris- some sort of faith and a loving Dave McClow, M.Div. is a counselor 22 Push upward 46 ___bon (sweet treat) 43 “To the ___ of the oned or tortured. If you conquer component in the reading of this the fear of death, what else is with the Pastoral Solutions Institute 25 ___ of Man glorified 47 Works on a computer earth” Tele-Counseling Services. Read book — and along the way, get a 26 Wager 48 Egg on 45 Pair there to fear? 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