50¢ February 26, 2006 Volume 80, No. 9 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Friends say, ‘Eternal rest, good Entering the friend’ to Msgr. Edward Hession season of Lent Msgr. Edward Hession remembered Some love it, others hate it. What makes Lent so special? BY TIM JOHNSON, KAY COZAD, DON CLEMMER Pages 11-15 FORT WAYNE — In the homily of the Mass of Christian Burial, Bishop John M. D’Arcy called Msgr. Edward I. Hession “one of my heroes.” Msgr. Hession, who died Feb. 14 at the age of 90, Priest celebrates was a man who embraced the priesthood. The embrace of those who knew him and loved him was celebrated 100th birthday Friday, Feb. 17, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne, the parish that he founded in 1957 and 70th anniversary to the named after his father, Charles Hession. priesthood also celebrated In recent years, Msgr. Hession was known as the “Pastor of the Airwaves” and served as the master of Page 4 ceremonies of the TV Mass broadcast live on Channel 33-WKJG-TV (now WISE-TV) on Sunday mornings. His trademark, “Good morning, good friends,” filled the Fort Wayne airwaves with a kind, familiar tone. Sean McBride, director of the TV Mass, recalled, Disciples in Mission “He had a way with the folks at home, offering com- Faith sharing Lenten fort and reassuredness. “They grew old together,” McBride said. “He was series begins this week a dear, dear man. He always had a smile for the kids, a joke to tell and a quarter to pull out from behind an Page 9 ear.” Christine Bonnahoom-Nix, former director of com- munications for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, remembered Msgr. Hession as always being enthusiastic and willing to participate in the media. Semi state dream “Whenever I asked him to do anything, he’d say, ‘I’d Saint Joseph’s and Luers’ girls love to!’ He spoke on the radio, and when he spoke, it PROVIDED BY MAUREEN SCHOTT was from the heart. He was a gentle, humble priest Msgr. Edward I. Hession, “Pastor of the Airwaves,” is shown in this 1996 photo of the TV compete for semi state title who always tried to teach and live the faith ... a gen- Mass. Msgr. Hession died Feb. 14 at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. The founder of St. Page 17 Charles Borromeo Church and mentor to many priests in the diocese has a tribute in this TRIBUTE, PAGE 5 week’s issue of Today’s Catholic. CROSS-CULTURE Fast and abstinence Sesquicentennial CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION Ligonier and New Haven during Lent parishes take the spotlight Page 24 Ash Wednesday is March 1

atholics in the United States are obliged The law of fasting, which obliges on Ash Cto abstain from the eating of meat on Wednesday and Good Friday and is recom- Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during mended on other weekdays of Lent, allows the season of Lent. They are also obliged to only one full meal a day, but does not for- fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. bid taking some food at the other two meal- Self-imposed observance of fasting on all times. — “Apostolic Constitution of weekdays of Lent is strongly recommended Poenitemini” 111, 1 and 2. (National Conference of Bishop John M. D’Arcy has urged that, Catholic Bishops’ pastoral according to a long-standing tradition, peo- statement of Nov. 18, Special Section ple try to attend daily Mass during Lent. 1966). on Spiritual Other traditional practices, such as Stations Persons between the Growth offers of the Cross, personal prayer and visits to ages of 18 and 58 are bound insight to this the Blessed Sacrament, are highly encour- DON CLEMMER by the law of fasting on Ash special season aged. Concrete sacrifices, however small, Students at Bishop Dwenger High School Wednesday and Good for those in need are strongly encouraged. Friday; persons 59 years of PAGES 11-15 All are asked to pray for those among us participate in a video conference on the age and older are not bound who are preparing for baptism or reception topic of Islam and the U.S., sharing their to the law of fasting on into the church at Easter time. All are also these days. All persons 14 years of age and asked to pray for more young men and opinions and perspectives with students older are bound to observe the law of absti- women to respond to the call of the priest- from across the country. See story on page 8. nence during the Fridays of Lent. hood and religious life. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Msgr. Edward Hession’s life Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 offers inspiration to priesthood PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy tion to the holy Eucharist and his devotion rectory. More recently, under Msgr. John EDITOR: Tim Johnson to Our Lady that influenced so many. He Suelzer, a large parish center was built, ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer offered daily and Sunday Mass at St. which they called the “Monsignor Hession Charles through his retirement. He loved to Center.” He felt honored, but felt unworthy STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad preach. He read that there was a poll taken of being remembered in such a way, so he NEWS and the results showed that many people said it was named after his grandfather. Editorial Department did not believe in the real presence of PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES Christ in the Eucharist. This troubled him FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, greatly, so he wrote a beautiful essay show- The final days Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY ing his faith in the Eucharist, which I asked I visited Msgr. Hession in October at the Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, him to place in this newspaper. He wrote a request of Msgr. Suelzer and some parish- poem to Our Lady, who he believed accom- Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, ioners. He had indicated that he would panied him through his life. CSC,Theresa Thomas never leave his small condominium and go A moment to cherish to St. Anne’s Home unless the bishop told him to. It was the first time I had been there Business Department I am sure that when all is over and I am sitting on a back porch thanking God for The ordination of a priest in many years, so when I saw the little BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice being pastor here these many years, certain In the ordination of a priest, there is a place and his comfort, I could not press him AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber days will stand out. There was such a day call for sacrifice. The prostration before the on this issue. He thanked me later, and even BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol last week. The Eucharist was celebrated as altar in the Cathedral of the Immaculate sent his contribution to the Annual Bishop’s part of the Rite of Christian Burial for Conception, which John Paul II called Appeal. After Christmas, the calls from Msgr. Edward Hession, a priest of this dio- “evocative,” brought out this point: the total parishioners became more urgent. So I went Advertising Sales cese for over 65 years. giving of oneself to Christ and his work. to him — just the priest and his bishop. It The words of the bishop, “Understand what had nothing to do with John D’Arcy, but Carol Eifert (Fort Wayne area) What can one say about the intense love between Msgr. Hession and the people of you are doing, imitate what you are han- this awareness of his bishop was another (260) 456-2824 St. Charles Parish? He served in only two dling and model your life on the Lord’s instance of his very strong and deep sense Judy Kearns (South Bend area) parishes: St. Patrick and St. Charles cross.” Also in the instruction: “Seek the of his vocation to the priesthood. He (574) 234-0687 Borromeo, where he was the founding pas- concerns of Christ and not your own.” Yet, remembered the promise he made years Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY tor. I recall from my early years here a 50 and 60 years later, all you could see in ago, placing his hands in that of Archbishop physician urgently urging in a letter to me Msgr. Edward Hession was joy. Joy, St. Noll, “Do you promise respect and obedi- Published weekly except the last that Msgr. Hession not remain too much Paul tells us, is one of the fruits of the Holy ence to me and my successors?” He said it Sunday in June, second and fourth longer, as his sight was declining, and there Spirit. His life was like a Magnificat: the in Latin, promitto, I promise. So he spent weeks in July, second week in August was much worry among the people about Song of Mary, which he read each day in the last two weeks at St. Anne’s, where he and last week in December by the his health and especially his declining Evening Prayer. What is the source of all received excellent care. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, vision and concern about his ability to con- this? He had been given an extraordinary 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort gift from God. He had a profound under- Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class tinue. A group of parishioners came togeth- er to buy him a small, but comfortable, con- standing of the priesthood and a deep con- Quintessential parish priest postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and viction that Christ had called him to this additional mailing office. dominium adjoining the parish grounds. It Msgr. Ed Hession was a parish priest. proved a pleasant home for him over the beautiful, but demanding life. His devotion After his ordination, he never did anything POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: years “nearer to the church,” he often said, to the priesthood, symbolized when he else, nor did he ever want to do anything Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort than the rectory. stretched out on the floor of the cathedral, else. His only mission was to serve Christ Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: was total. How could one be anything but and to care for souls. No envy of others. To [email protected]. happy when he is convinced that he was meet him was to meet someone with a pure The externals living the life to which God had called him. heart. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in Father Ed was known as a choreographer shall see God. It reminded me of the words advance, one year $20. Bundle rates of Walker Percy in a book called “Sign available on request. Single copy 50¢. of words, sometimes called “puns.” He had the ability to make everyone laugh. Magic The priest as spouse Posts in a Strange Land”: “The parish priest I have always been taken by the words is one of the heroes of this age.” MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort tricks were part of his life. He and his Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) brother Joe were priests of this diocese who of Pope John Paul II in the document, So we then took Ed Hession on the short 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. grew up in Lafayette, Ind. An outstanding “Pastores Dabo Vobis,” (“I Will Give You ride to the Catholic Cemetery in Fort BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South student and athlete at St. Joseph, Shepherds”). This document was written in Wayne. Some priests told me there was not Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Rensselaer, he was known for his prowess the mid-1990s after bishops from all over a dry eye in the house. Yet it was a day of 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. in baseball and basketball, and as a famed the world were consulted on the preparation joy and gratitude that we knew such a drop-kicker in football. Thus, he appeared of men for the priesthood and the continu- priest. I think it was encouraging to our News deadline is the Monday morn- 65 years ago at St. Patrick, Fort Wayne. ing formation after ordination. In light of own priests. Like a retreat, in a way, and we ing before publication date. Known immediately for his devotion to the what was soon to happen, the great crisis all joined together, as we do for every Advertising deadline is nine days ahead, it turned out to be providential. To priest, to sing the “Salve Regina,” as we did before publication date. Eucharist and to the sacrament of penance; but also to his devotion to young people, those who read it carefully, it gives light for in the seminary, the beautiful hymn to the whom he encountered on the playgrounds the future. It said clearly who the priest Mother of God, a prayer for our brother and LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- was; and who he was not. I said the follow- friend. comes original, signed letters about of St. Patrick. Just before leaving my home issues affecting church life. Although to preside at the Rite of Christian Burial, I ing words in the homily I was privileged to I cherish this day spent with the parish- we cannot publish every letter we received a letter, which contained the fol- give for Msgr. Hession. ioners of St. Charles and my dear brother receive, we strive to provide a bal- lowing words, which I read at Mass. The “The priest who welcomes the call to priests. I thank God for the gift of the anced representation of expressed writer, Rudolf Jansen, is now a judge in ministry is in the position to make this a priesthood as I begin my 50th year inspired opinions and a variety of reflections Cincinnati. loving choice, as a result of which the by the life of Msgr. Ed Hession. on life in the church.We will choose “I am one of Msgr. Hession’s kids, church and souls become his first interest. Safe home, dear Ed, safe home. May the letters for publication based on read- whom he took under his wing while at St. And with this concrete spirituality, he angels lead you into paradise, may the mar- er interest, timeliness and fairness. Patrick’s in the early 1950s. He bought my becomes capable of loving the universal tyrs receive you at your coming. Readers may agree or disagree with first baseball glove; he taught me how to church, and that part of it entrusted to him I wish to report on a wonderful day at the letter writers’ opinions. Letters pitch a knuckle ball; he called me deadeye, with the deep love of a husband for his Bishop Luers High School, but must wait must not exceed 500 words. All let- wife.” until next week. See you all then. ters must be signed and include a because he always had trouble beating me on the playground at basketball.” The The priest as spouse, very biblical, he phone number and address for verifi- was the spouse of St. Charles and also the cation.We reserve the right to edit magic tricks, the word games, the letters for legal and other concerns. approachability, the joyfulness, the warmth, father, as well as the shepherd. the remembrance of names, these were the So there you have it. I do not know if Ed Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, things that helped him bring so many peo- Hession ever read that document. I suspect P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN ple to Christ. not; because in the late years, his eyesight 46856-1169; or e-mail: weakened terribly. He did not need to read [email protected] it. He lived it. And the people responded. The internals With all his spirituality, he was still a prac- ISSN 0891-1533 tical man. He and the people of St. Charles I tried to go inside Edward Hession in USPS 403630 Borromeo built the first church, and then a the homily. It was his extraordinary devo- second larger church. A large school and a FEBRUARY 26, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Msgr. Edward I. Hession dies at 90 in Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE — Msgr. Edward I. Hession died Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. He was 90. Born Sept. 8, 1915 to Charles and Mary Wiese-Hession in Lafayette, he attended St. Mary School in Lafayette, St. Joseph College in Rensselaer and semi- nary at St. Gregory Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio and Mount Saint Mary’s, Norwood, Ohio. Father Hession was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1941, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne by Bishop John F. Noll. He was assigned to two parishes, St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne, from July 3, 1941 as an MSGR. EDWARD I. HESSION assistant pastor, and then appointed pastor of the newly furnishings and basic items need- TIM JOHNSON established St. Charles Church ed to set up housekeeping.” Priests from across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend attended and concelebrated the Mass of Christian on June 7, 1957. Msgr. Hession was very com- Burial for Msgr. Edward I. Hession at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne on Feb. 17. A comment by Tom On Aug. 25, 1964, he was fortable in his condominium, but Dixon said, “The greatest thing he did was be a great mentor. He taught by example, and I found 20 active appointed moderator of the Fort with increasing health problems, priests in this diocese that were mentored at St. Charles.” Father Chris Young said Msgr. Hession was one of his Wayne deanery of the Council of he moved to St. Anne Home for heroes. Catholic Women. special care in early February, Retiring on July 25, 1986, he where he died Feb. 14. became the “Pastor of the A Mass of Christian Burial Airwaves” and was the master of was held Friday, Feb. 17, at St. Priests remember Msgr. Hession as mentor ceremonies of the TV Mass for Charles Borromeo Catholic Bishop John M. D’Arcy in Fort Church in Fort Wayne with parish, under both Hession and the most wonderful years. I con- Wayne. Bishop John D’Arcy officiating. BY DON CLEMMER Suelzer, saying of his leadership, sider myself blessed to have been He celebrated 50 years as a In his homily, Bishop D’Arcy AND TIM JOHNSON “He led by example, Christlike able to spend my first five years priest on June 7, 1991. On June said the story of St. Charles example. Actions speak louder of the priesthood, kind of in his 15, 1995, he was invested as a Parish and Msgr. Hession was “a FORT WAYNE — Although than words.” shadow,” Father Shafer recalls, monsignor. great love story.” Msgr. Hession Msgr. Edward I. Hession served Father Chris Smith, assistant saying he heard the jokes many, Survivors include a sister, built the first church, school, rec- in just two parishes, St. Patrick in pastor at St. Charles Parish, was many times, but that he tells Rosalia H. Brandon of tory and then a larger church. Fort Wayne and St. Charles in Rome at the time of Msgr. those same jokes “all the time.” Indianapolis, as well as many “St. Charles was his spouse. Borromeo in Fort Wayne, he Hession’s death and funeral. “I was always moved by his nieces and nephews. Nothing else could replace it,” made an impact on those who Msgr. Suelzer reports that Father deep prayer life — always pray- Msgr. Hession was loved by Bishop D’Arcy said. He told the served as assistants under him Smith had a Mass in St. Peter’s ing,” adds Father Shafer. the St. Charles Borromeo parishioners that they knew the and those who observed the inter- Square for the intentions of Msgr. He would often tell monsi- Catholic Church community and, love of Jesus Christ through action of Msgr. John Suelzer and Hession. gnor, “I learned more about being in his retirement, lived in a con- Msgr. Hession’s zeal, care for the Msgr. Hession in later years. “He was always so gracious. I a priest right here with you than I dominium adjacent to the church, Eucharist and his gentleness. “In Msgr. Suelzer, pastor of St. was just always impressed with learned in all my years in the where he continued to be active. my book he was one of the Charles Borromeo since Msgr. his graciousness,” recalls Father seminary.” Upon his retirement in 1986, a heroes,” the bishop said. Hession’s retirement in 1986, Stephen Colchin, pastor at St. Father Robert Hoevel knew mailing was sent out to parish- Bishop D’Arcy also related remembers Msgr. Hession as a Louis Church, Besancon, who Msgr. Hession from college days ioners, asking for a donation to the love of the priesthood is gentle and saintly man with a spent both his diaconate and the at St. Joseph’s College in help purchase a unit in the con- marked by joy. Msgr. Hession love for the Eucharist, the first years of his priesthood — Rensselaer, which was a minor dominium complex. An article in made his life a gift, a thanksgiv- Blessed Mother and his parish, a 1983 to 1988 — at St. Charles. seminary when they began their the July 13, 1986 issue of The ing. man who loved his magic tricks, “I was impressed with his studies in 1930 to 1935. He Harmonizer noted, “They raised Msgr. Hession held a great card tricks, jokes, puns, being deep devotion to the Blessed recalls that monsignor was on the more than was needed to pur- devotion to the Eucharist and to around children and celebrating Mother. Even though I had what I varsity basketball team. Their chase a unit in Woodmark, across Our Lady. “We honor him most Mass with the people. would call a minute relationship, friendship would last a lifetime, from the church, and the excess if we take these two things from “He was a happy person,” because of what I sensed in him, Father Hoevel most recently vis- funds (were) used to help buy him,” Bishop D’Arcy said. recalls Msgr. Suelzer, “and he I think it’s much, much stronger. ited monsignor’s room at St. wanted to share that happiness He was definitely a very positive Anne’s Home. with us all. ... He never seemed influence.” When monsignor’s vision was down. He was always very posi- Father Chris Young, one of the beginning to fail, Father Hoevel tive. ... He would always see the later new priests to start at St. chauffeured monsignor to meet- brighter side, and as a result, he Charles under the tutelage of ings. would often help me see the both Msgr. Hession and Msgr. The friends played cards every brighter side. Suelzer, recalls, “The family of Sunday night. They also took a Msgr. Hession personally people that he had gathered couple of trips together and went chose Msgr. Suelzer to be his around him was just so impres- fishing a couple times. “He was- successor at St. Charles, a chal- sive. They say when you begin n’t a fisherman,” laughs Father lenge for any priest. something, you should begin with Hoevel. “He was a very difficult act to the end in mind. I think, as a Father Michael Heintz, rector follow,” notes Msgr. Suelzer, young priest, to see a priest like of St. Matthew Cathedral in adding that Msgr. Hession was Msgr. Hession at the end of his South Bend, also came to know very helpful. “He said, ‘Just be life was very much to say, ‘Yes, Msgr. Hession. “I came to St. yourself, and you’ll do well.’” that’s where I want to be.’ ... He Charles in 1993, where Msgr. Msgr. Hession continued to was effective with people and Hession served in his retirement offer all the help he could joyful with all ages. There’s and Msgr. Suelzer served as pas- throughout his retirement years, nobody like him, though. Like tor,” Father Heintz recalls. “I was recalls Msgr. Suelzer, even into bishop said, we all have heroes, always impressed by the way the his final illness. and he’s one of them.” two of them related and both “I tried to slow him down, but Father James Shafer, pastor of were excellent role models, he didn’t want any part of that.” St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Suelzer because of the gentle and Msgr. Suelzer says that Msgr. Fort Wayne, served his diaconate gracious way he treated his pred- DON CLEMMER Hession will be missed not only in 1974 and first five years of his ecessor and Hession because of Per tradition, priests gather at the end of Mass of Christian Burial of by St. Charles parishioners, but priesthood as assistant pastor at his genuine warmth, good humor Msgr. Edward I. Hession and sing the Salve Regina. The Knights color all the priests who served at the St. Charles. “They were five of and love for the priesthood.” guard stand nearby. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Holy Cross priest Father Walter McInerney turns 100

Father Walter BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC McInerney, CSC, celebrated his NOTRE DAME — One cannot 100th birthday help but be uplifted by the on Feb. 23. He sparkling eyes and Irish wit of will also cele- Father Walter McInerney who celebrated his 100th birthday on brate his 70th Feb. 23. It is very obvious that he anniversary as a has enjoyed his life and his 80 priest this year. years as a member of the Father Congregation of Holy Cross. McInerney Born in Brighton, Mass., resides at Holy McInerney was the youngest — Cross House. the “baby” as he says — of eight children. After graduating from Boston University, where he stud- ied business administration and played hockey, he took a job with Lever Brothers Co. While working in Dayton, Ohio, one day he began to seri- ously look at his life. “I was them.” McInerney is quick to mention thinking things over. What is this On the topic of vocations, he that he has a strong devotion to world about?” hopes that these interviews and St. Joseph and says his litany Soon after that, he attended a articles about him will influence every day. “I would tell the parish mission given by a Father young men to join Holy Cross. young women to pray to St. Kearney, CSC, with whom he He remarks, “I hope some say, ‘If Joseph for a good man. And it shared his desire to be a priest. that old guy can do it, so can I.’” worked.” “One thing led to another, and I PHOTOS BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC His philosophy of life is to be When asked what he thinks soon found myself at Notre Father Mike Matthews, CSC, greets Father Walt at a reception at Holy kind and have an attitude of grati- about all the parties, he says he is Dame.” He entered the “Little Cross House in honor of his 100th birthday. Both have served at Holy tude. “My mother taught us to grateful. He is also grateful for Seminary,” as it was called, in Cross Parish in South Bend. always be grateful and apprecia- Holy Cross House. “It is a hospi- 1926 where he spent two years tive.” She also taught her children tal and a home. Where else can learning Greek and Latin before Canada, and been in every state tiful church you have ever seen?” to help others. “She was charity you get that?” he said. It also has going to the novitiate. except for South Dakota,” he He also taught dogmatic and itself! His father taught them to ice cream and root beer, which he Ordained in 1936, he has said. He has served as a parish moral theology for four years at be honest.” loves. enjoyed a full life as a priest. priest, professor, retreat director the University of Notre Dame Friendship is also very impor- Asked what he says to young Besides his birthday, this year he and on the Mission Band. from 1940 to 1944. tant to him. “My friends know I men interested in Holy Cross, is also celebrating his 70th Locally, he was at Holy Cross Although he is quick to say am faithful,” he says. One close “You couldn’t choose a better jubilee of priesthood. When Parish in South Bend for 10 that he loved every one of his friend is Father Theodore place. There are so many oppor- Debra Niedbalski, special coordi- years, where he helped oversee assignments, McInerney bright- Hesburgh. “He is a saint and very tunities.” nator of events for the Indiana the building of the church. “I did ened up considerably when he humble,” he says of him. Finally, in these last years of Province, reminded him of this, a lot because the pastor, Father spoke about his retreat work. “I McInerney is an avid reader and his life Father McInerney says he said, “I can’t believe it!” Schulte, CSC, was dying of can- gave retreats to people of all presently is reading Hesburgh’s that he is concentrating on “help- McInerney has ministered in cer.” ages.” He especially liked work- autobiography. ing the poor.” many places and a variety of About Holy Cross, he com- ing with the youth. “I liked things. “I worked in Montreal, mented, “Isn’t that the most beau- youngsters and wanted to help

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each evening with the monsignor, band, Bruce, also a doctor, were Tillapaugh grew to love the man active in Msgr. Hession’s care, TRIBUTE with whom he shared Mass, a especially toward the end of his sandwich and a bedtime ritual in life. “He was a kind and saintly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the past few years, always conclud- man,” she noted. “He never had an ing with their customary exchange unkind word to say about any- uine person.” Nix attended the of “Have a good sleep.” body.” funeral rite on Friday for the mon- Tom Dixon, long-time friend of Dr. Hopen’s brother, Dr. Tim signor with her children in tow. Mgsr. Hession, fondly recalls “he Lynch, spoke at the Mass of “He loved kids,” she said. “He was great fun with a great sense of Christian Burial. He recalled how, would have wanted them there.” humor.” Msgr. Hession once growing up in the parish, the child Monsignor was a bit of an accompanied the Dixon family to a of a single parent on a single entertainer. He enjoyed magic Rose Bowl game the year Dixon’s income and six children, that the tricks, puns and jokes. He also son played for Michigan. “But the doorbell rang. When the family wrote poetry such as “Why Do I greatest thing he did was be a great answered the door, three sacks of Watch the Cubs,” a baseball team mentor. He taught by example, and groceries were there. Dr. Lynch he dearly loved. But he also com- TIM JOHNSON I found 20 active priests in this dio- said he saw monsignor getting into posed more serious poems includ- Bishop John M. D’Arcy was the homilist at Msgr. Edward I. Hession’s Mass cese that were mentored at St. the car. He envisioned that monsi- ing many about the Blessed of Christian Burial at St. Charles Chuch on Friday, Feb. 17. Charles,” said Dixon. gnor is now seeing things in heav- Mother, for whom he shared a deep “Monsignor was a lifelong en with clear vision and finding a devotion. He even made rosaries. before I took over. I felt guided by assist by driving, setting the altar friend of our family. I was actually new audience for his jokes. Msgr. Hession loved to sing. the Lord to do it and when (the for Mass and supporting him as he a member of the first class at St. Dr. Lynch concluded, “I know His family noted song fests at fam- vacationer) returned, I wouldn’t attempted the altar stairs. Charles School,” recalled Dr. Diane there aren’t a lot of Father Hessions ily gatherings. He especially loved give the monsignor back.” “Mass was his life,” Tillapaugh Lynch Hopen, a medical doctor. Dr. in this world, but we can all thank singing “O Danny Boy,” on St. Even in retirement, Msgr. said. “And he never turned anyone Lynch Hopen, who still has a our lucky stars that we met this Patrick’s Day in honor of his Hession celebrated 25 Masses each down for confession.” rosary she received from Msgr. one.” grandfather who came from month where Tillapaugh would In the hour and a half he spent Hession in third grade, and her hus- County Mayo. He also wrote the “Holy Family Song” and a hymn to St. Charles, U NIVERSITY OF S AINT F RANCIS both which St. Charles music director Karen Hope said the parish still utilizes. He had a special love for the children and enjoyed singing with them on Christmas Eve. JudgeRudolf Jansen, who is now a federal administrative law judge for the U.S. Department of Labor in Cincinnatti, grew up at St. Patrick Parish in Fort Wayne. His letter, read by Bishop D’Arcy at the funeral homily, recalled how Jansen was one of monsignor’s kids. Monsignor gave Jansen his first baseball glove. Jansen also served as a golf caddy. Jansen rec- ommended that Bishop D’Arcy nominate monsignor for the St. Health Careers in High Demand Joseph College Hall of Fame, just as Jansen was inducted into the Marian College wall of fame. • Nursing After the Mass, Jansen and his Promising Future. ASN, LPN to ASN, BSN, RN to BSN online, sister Rita King told Today’s Endless Career Oportunities. RN to MSN, MSN Catholic that it was not unusual to • Physical Therapist Assistant see Msgr. Hession and the other St. Report after report indicates that the U.S. will experience a shortage of • Radiologic Technology Patrick Parish priests on the play- nurses and other health professionals in the next 20 years. This shortage is ground at recess playing and talk- • Surgical Technology already occurring in many areas of the nation. An education in healthcare ing with the students. • Clinical Laboratory Science Long-time friend Don Luther could be your first step toward a promising future. considered Msgr. Hession a “one of • Physician Assistant a kind” priest. He recalls being in As one of the largest private providers of healthcare education in the • Health Services sixth or seventh grade when he first region, the University of Saint Francis offers 16 healthcare programs • Pre-professional met the newly-ordained Father Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Hession at St. Patrick Church. “I taught by over 50 highly qualified faculty. The 70,000 square foot Doermer Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical consider him my friend. He taught Family Center for Health Science Education features unparalleled • Healthcare Administration me how to play gin. I didn’t beat technology resources. Our graduates are prepared for jobs with a wide For Fall 2006 the university offers scholarships that are him often!” said Luther, who is variety of employers: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, extended now a St. Charles parishioner. care facilities, and many others. not based solely on financial need, including nursing Msgr. Hession also enjoyed pinoc- Master’s scholarships. le. Monsignor was a passionate Cubs fan. He played tennis and baseball, and at St. Joseph College Learn more about a in Rennsalaer, Msgr. Hession played college basketball and foot- career in healthcare. ball. It was in college that monsi- gnor became friends with Father Robert Hoevel. A lifelong friend- Health Careers Visit Day ship developed. Don Luther and monsignor Saturday, March 4, 2006 shared a love for the Cubs. “Everyone knew him. One time we 9 a.m.-Noon went to Chicago to watch the Cubs. Doermer Center on the University of Saint Francis campus As we went across the street to get (on the corner of Spring Street and Leesburg Road) something to eat, there were peo- ple, not from Fort Wayne, who rec- • Explore career opportunities in healthcare ognized him and stopped to talk,” • Talk with faculty and students 2701 Spring Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 Luther said. • Tour patient care laboratories 260-434-3279 • 1-800-729-4732 Mark Tillapaugh, parishioner at • Obtain scholarship information www.sf.edu • [email protected] St. Charles Parish, was influential • On-site transcript evaluations in Msgr. Hession’s evening care for the past seven years after accepting For more information about the Health Careers Visit Day or how to enroll In its employment practices, selection of students and administration of all programs, the University of Saint Francis the mission temporarily from a at the University of Saint Francis, please call the Office of Admissions at maintains a policy of non-discrimination regarding age, race, vacationing member. “I knew 260-434-3279 or 800-729-4732. gender, disability, and national origin. Msgr. Hession from daily Mass 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006

Baptist, New Haven; Daniel Girls and Boys Rodenbeck, St. Aloysius, Yoder; Andre Irvine, Most Precious Blood; Abby Heimann, St. Joseph, Town staff to Monroeville; Mona Del Priore, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne; and present teens, AROUND THE DIOCESE Cecelia Millhouse, St. Therese. tweens, — MC Hibernians toast St. workshop BISHOP VISITS LUERS’ THEOLOGY CLASS Patrick’s Day at dinner, WARSAW — Growing Healthy dance Tweens and Teens, a free work- shop for parents and catechists SOUTH BEND — The South will be presented Saturday, Bend chapter of the Ancient Order March 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at of Hibernians of America will Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, offer a toast to its legendary past Warsaw. Sponsored by the Office in the city, as well as the future, at of Catechesis, the workshop will its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner be presented by staff members of Saturday, March 11 in the St. Girls & Boys Town Center for Anthony School auditorium. Adolescent and Family Proceeds of its program will go Spirituality, Omaha, Neb. to its scholarship program. The Topics include: South Bend chapter traces its • What happens in a teenage establishment to the early 1920s brain when the immigrant Irish filled • Helping tweens and teens the pews of St. Patrick Church on build good relationships South Taylor Street and St. Joseph • Strategies that work for you, Church on Hill Street, both locat- your family and others ed near the downtown. Please register by March 6 with The traditional dinner of the number of attendees and how corned beef and cabbage will be many need Spanish translation. supplemented with chicken and Registrations are accepted by e- side Irish dishes. The social hour mail to Janice Martin: will begin at 5:30 p.m. Irish [email protected] or dancers will perform at 7:30 p.m. call her at (260) 399-1411. In the and the dance program will begin South Bend area, call Sue Gerard at 8 p.m. to the music of the Pat at (574) 259-9994, ext. 230. Heiden Quartet. Our Lady of Guadalupe is Reservations can be made with located on Gillian Dr., just west of Maury Hoban, president, at (574) Rt. 15 South off U.S. 30. 232-7832, Ben Cashman at (574) PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL 287-6414, or Marty Bergeson at Bishop Luers students Bishop John M. D’Arcy visited the Old Testament theology class of Marilyn Fech on his (574) 271-7089. Tickets are $20 per person and place in music competitions visit to Bishop Luers High School on Monday, Feb. 13. $8 for children ages 7-12. No tick- ets will be sold at the door. — EJD FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers High School students recently placed in the Indiana State Solo and Ensemble Regional B.J. Rorick and Pat Kruze. Knowledge, Truth, Charity and St. Jude speller is county Cathedral of the Competition and in the Indiana Christ” and “Heaven is Immaculate Conception State School Music Association Midwest states Serrans to Intergenerational and runner-up (ISSMA) District Solo and Multicultural.” hosts mission March 12-15 gather at Notre Dame Bishop John M. D’Arcy of the FORT WAYNE — Emma Collis, Ensemble contests. a seventh grader from St. Jude in FORT WAYNE — The Cathedral The following Bishop Luers NOTRE DAME — There will be Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Father Bernard Galic, Fort Wayne, and Zach Castleman, of the Immaculate Conception High School students placed first plenty of prayer at the Midwest a fifth grader from St. Louis will hold its parish mission, at the Indiana State Solo and States Serra Club convention tak- the diocesan director of vocations, have highly endorsed the confer- Academy, New Haven, were themed “Come to the Table — Ensemble Regional Music ing place in America’s heartland among the 17 of the 77 students One Bread, One Body, One Spirit Competition at Wayne High this fall. Scheduled for Oct. 27-29, ence. The list of speakers promises to left standing after three rounds of in Love,” from Sunday, March 12, School and were eligible to go on the conference will be held at the the 52nd annual Journal Gazette- to Wednesday, March 15. Evening to state on Feb. 25: University of Notre Dame and impart lots of wisdom, experience and practical know-how in the sponsored spelling bee. sessions will be 7 to 8 p.m. • Stephen Mitchell — voice Saint Mary’s College. The contest was held at South On March 12, Father Bill • Jimmy Mitchell — voice The weekend will include ministry of fostering vocations. Talks and workshops will be given Side High School on Saturday, Kummer, pastor at St. Michael in • Krista Swaidner — voice Masses at the Church of Our Lady Feb. 11. Plymouth, will speak on “Table of • Madeline Helser — voice. of Loretto and Sacred Heart by Father Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, President Emeritus of Notre Castleman, 11, correctly Real Presence.” On March 13, Helser received a perfect score. Basilica and praying the rosary at spelled words like infinity, circuit Marilyn Fech, religion teacher at • Rory Rodriguez — piano the Lourdes Grotto and also along Dame; Father Glenn Kohrman, chaplain of the Fort Wayne Serra and adonis, but missed bolshevize Bishop Luers High School, will • Sonia Rodriguez and Elliot the St. Joseph River at Saint in the fourth round. In that same speak on “Table of Unity and Barger received a silver rating. Mary’s. Club and diocesan assistant direc- tor for vocations; Dr. Charles round, 12 more spellers were Love.” On March 14, Father Gary Several Bishop Luers students The purpose of the Serra Club eliminated. Sigler, pastor of Queen of Angels participated at the ISSMA District is to foster vocations to the reli- Rice, distinguished Notre Dame law professor; and Fred and Lisa However, 12-year-old Collis in Fort Wayne, will speak on Solo and Ensemble contest for gious life, especially the priest- correctly spelled liturgy and lasted “Table of Forgiveness” with a rec- winds, strings and percussion, hood. The club takes its name Everett, co-directors of the Family Life Office of the Diocese of Fort five more rounds to become the onciliation service. On March 15, hosted by Wayne High School on from the tireless Spanish evangel- runner-up for all of Allen County. Bishop John M. D’Arcy will Jan. 28. ist, Blessed Fray Junipero Serra, Wayne-South Bend. Father Daniel Scheidt of St. She is the daughter of Cindy and speak on “Table of Sacrifice and • Jessica Georgi received a who in the late 1700s founded 21 Joe Collis. Love” and preside at the closing gold rating on a group-2 trumpet mission churches along the coast Pius X Parish, Granger, who also ministers to young people, will Andy Franklin of Woodside Mass. solo. of what would later become the Middle School correctly spelled The mission will also include • Mandi Lazzaro received a state of California. Today the celebrate the Friday evening Mass. Another highlight for the collaborator to become the even- morning sessions offered by Sister gold rating on a group-2 xylo- names of the coastal cities of tual champion. He will advance to Jolene Heiden, SSND, on phone solo. California sound like a litany of participants will be a social hour and dinner at the nearby Windsor the next level on March 11, with a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday • Veronica Baker received a saints. chance to participate in at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral Center. gold rating on a group-1 violin In 1935, four laymen from Park Conference Center on Friday and Saturday evenings. Washington, D.C., at the national Child care will be provided for solo, and competed at the ISSMA Seattle established the first club in finals this spring. evening services in the Cathedral State Solo and Ensemble contest Washington state and the organi- Persons interested in attending, or perhaps joining the Serra Club, Other school champions partic- Center. Refreshments will be in Indianapolis on Feb. 25. zation has since grown into a ipating from our Catholic Schools served each evening except Also, the Bishop Luers global apostolate. should contact their local Serra Club or Serra Club of South Bend included: Dylan Simpson, Queen Tuesday in the Cathedral Center Percussion Ensemble earned the At a time when there is a voca- of Angels; Loren Anderson, St. Hall. opportunity to participate at the tions shortage in this part of the President Dick Dornbos, 52488 Glenmore Ct., Granger, Ind., Joseph-Hessen Cassel; DyNisha For more information, contact state contest level by receiving a world, the work of the Serrans is Miller, Benoit Academy; Max Deb Bendall at (260) 414-2854 or gold rating on a group-1 piece. especially critical for the future of 46530-7856; (574) 271-2853 or through e-mail to president-elect Roesler, St. Vincent de Paul; (260) 625-3326. The members of the ensemble are the church. Andrew Jehl, St. Charles Greg Bauman, Kevin Jeong, The conference has two Deacon Ronald Moser at [email protected]. Borromeo; Jennifer Mandi Lazzaro, Chris Teeters, themes: “Searching for Moehlenkamp, St. John the FEBRUARY 26, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7 Chili Cookoff warms the Hoosier lawmakers debate enforcement, driving palettes and hearts at privileges for undocumented immigrants Rep. Mike Murphy (R- 1310 claimed that terrorists would BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Little Flower Indianapolis) led an effort and use such certificates to gain access floor debate to defeat HB 1383, to places where they could then INDIANAPOLIS — Immigration which is one reason the measure attempt to harm others. BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY reform has many different conno- was defeated by such a large mar- The Indiana Catholic tations. For some it means tighten- gin. During the House floor debate, Conference supported HB 1310. ing up America’s borders and Rep. Murphy reminded other law- Rep. John Aguilera (D-East SOUTH BEND — Little Flower enforcing deportation of illegal makers of their own families’ her- Chicago) who authored a similar Parish loves chili. Whether it is aliens. For others it means dealing itage and histories. Rep. Murphy driving privilege bill said, he hot, full of veggies or cheese, it with the reality of 11 million said to fellow lawmakers, “Many thought HB 1310 failed because doesn’t matter. Chili warms up undocumented immigrants who of our own ancestors did not come “the opportunity to have a proper everyone who eats it at their annu- are living, working and paying here legally. Some crossed the bor- discussion” on the issue never al Chili Cookoff. At the same time, taxes in the United States — der from Canada to the United happened. “The discussion on it helps raise funds for a good 45,000 reside in Indiana. States,” he said. “If we think all of immigration reform is being con- cause. The Indiana General Assembly our ancestors came here legally, we trolled by extreme groups who “The main purpose of our considered and defeated two immi- are remembering fairytales. only want to talk about enforce- cookoff is to raise awareness for gration reform measures this year. Thousands came here illegally.” ment,” said Rep. Aguilera. the American Cancer Society and House Bill 1383, a bill dealing In reflecting on the reasons why Rep. Suzanne Crouch (R- the upcoming Relay for Life,” said with the enforcement aspect of HB 1383 failed, Rep. Murphy, who Evansville) a member of the Tammy Golubski, who helps with immigration reform, would have attends St. Jude Parish in House Committee on Public the registration of the many kinds prohibited an undocumented immi- Indianapolis, said, “I think HB Safety and Homeland Security of chili. “It has turned out to be a Bill Gough tries a sample of “A grant from receiving public assis- 1383 failed because people were who voted for HB 1383 in com- fantastic social event because of Man’s Chili” at the Little Flower tance, benefits for publicly funded finally made to understand and mittee with “serious reservations” the interaction and fellowship. Chili Cookoff held at the parish health care, or health care services relate to their own history.” later voted against it on third read- Because people taste a little bit of hall. from publicly funded hospitals or Another proposal dealing with ing on the House floor. a lot of different chilis, there is a health facilities. Schools would immigration reform in Indiana, Rep. Crouch opposed HB lot of discussion, comparing and “There is bingo with prizes and have been required to check a stu- HB 1310 would have allowed 1310, the driver’s certificate bill, fun competition, much different a game room with ping pong, pool dent’s immigration status before undocumented immigrants obtain because she thought it “rewarded than a sit-down dinner.” and other games. Little kids can go admitting them and to deny school a drivers certificate to drive in illegal behavior. And are there lots of samplings. to the nursery which also includes admittance to those children who Indiana. “The reality of the situa- “I don’t think we should reward There have been entries such as toys and movies for parents to play were not American citizens. tion is that undocumented immi- illegal behavior, which is what I regular chili, white chili, vegetari- with them,” says Golubski who Glenn Tebbe, executive director grants are living, working and pay- thought HB 1310 would have an chili, Hawaiian chili, firehouse notes that parents must provide for the Indiana Catholic ing taxes in Indiana, but the Real done if it passed,” said Rep. chili, full of veggies chili, cheese supervision in this area. This year Conference, said, “The bill was ID Act, a federal law, prohibits Crouch. chili and venison chili to name a the social life committee offered to flawed from its premise and espe- undocumented immigrants from “We have to figure out a way few. The only limit to the recipe is also run bingo games for the cially in its effects. While part of obtaining a drivers license without for undocumented immigrants to the imagination at this cookoff. whole family. its purpose was to limit access to a social security number,” said become legal,” said Rep. Crouch. Each person who submits an Every year, a total of around a assistance, undocumented immi- Rep. Murphy, who authored HB “This is where we should be entry puts his or her name on the couple hundred dollars is raised grants already are not eligible. A 1310. Rep. Murphy explained that focusing our attention.” back of a card “so that no one for ACS. “The main goal is to more problematic provision was HB 1310 was defeated in the Rep. Crouch, who attends St. knows whose chili is whose” said have information for the upcoming the effort to have law enforcement House Committee on Public John’s the Evangelist in Daylight, Golubski. Entrants also add the Relay for Life available,” said target suspected illegal immigrants Safety and Homeland Security by said, “Perhaps the state should spiciness rating such as mild, hot Golubski who had undergone can- for deportation. Many lawmakers a 6-6 vote mainly because of fear. consider something like the or very hot. Next to the card and cer treatment in 1998 and is realized the harmful and discrimi- “There is a general fear of a large Governor’s Tax Amnesty program pot of chili is a large empty cup, strongly in favor of having such natory effects of the bill and it was group of Spanish speaking per- for the Hispanic Community as a which is there for change dona- fund-raising events. soundly defeated by a 19-74 vote sons. This fear is then masked way to help undocumented immi- tions that are counted as votes for “If we work together, we will in the Indiana House of under the veil of terrorism. Rep. grants become legal without fear the chili displayed. Smaller styro- find a cure,” said Golubski. Representatives.” Murphy said that opponents to HB of being deported or fined.” foam cups are also near each pot for small samples of each chili type. What’s ahead for her? Every year, Little Flower has not had trouble coming up with The Office of Catechesis participants and entrants for the event. presents a workshop for Parents and Catechists: “We have had at least 100 with up to 150 people coming. There “GROWING HEALTHY TWEENS AND TEENS” have been up to 35 different entries and I think even more this Directed by Laura Buddenberg and Kathleen McGee, staff members of year. There are always unique entries, white, sweet and sour, veg- GIRLS & BOYS TOWN CENTER FOR etarian, hunter’s chili with deer meat and beanless chili,” said ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SPIRITUALITY Golubski. Omaha, Nebraska One of the most popular entries SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2006 9AM to 1PM in past chili events was a chili labeled, “Don’t eat it unless you at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Warsaw are prepared to die.” Golubski notes that the chili was made by Father Cornelius Ryan. “He won that year,” laughed Golubski. TOPICS For kids (or adults) who don’t •What happens in a teenage brain like chili, peanut butter and jelly is also served. •Helping tweens & teens build good relationships For the chili competition, there are no rules or restrictions for the •Strategies that work for you, your family and others event. “It”s all in fun competi- ADMISSION IS FREE - SNACKS WILL BE SERVED tion,” said Golubski. “No one has tried to slip in Wendy’s chili or Please Register by March 6, 2006 anything else like that,” said Paula Giver, parish director. (We need to know the numbers and While no entrants have cheated how many will need Spanish translation) with restaurant chili, one year organizers say they were surprised that Wendy’s of South Bend, who supports the Relay team, brought a Register by email with Janice Martin: [email protected] donation of a pot of their chili for OR CALL JANICE AT: 260-399-1411 In the South Bend area, call Sue Gerard at 574-259-9994 ext. 230 everyone to eat and enjoy. There’s more than eating at the OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN WARSAW, TAKE ROUTE 15 SOUTH OFF U.S. 30 cookoff too. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Bishop Dwenger students gain College students reunite with former insights into Muslim world high school students at national March

BY DON CLEMMER projection screen. On day one of the conference, BY ROYCE V. GREGERSON GNG facilitator David Macquart FORT WAYNE — Over two asked students from the various WASHINGTON — Standing up mornings in mid February, two schools about their views on topics for the Catholic faith and its teach- religion classes at Bishop including Islam, stereotyping and ings is not always the easiest thing Dwenger High School took in- the ability of different cultures to to do in our highly secular world, class discussion far beyond the live in harmony. especially for college students physical confines of their building “They don’t see us as tolerant attending secular colleges. when they participated in a two- of them when we’re over there, However, students from the part video conference, “Islam and trying to impose our way,” said Diocese of Fort Wayne-South the U.S.,” hosted by the Global one Dwenger student of Muslims Bend are doing their part to make Nomads Group. in the Middle East. doing this easier at Wabash The Global Nomads Group Day two of the conference con- College in Crawfordsville. Thanks (GNG) is a nonprofit organization sisted primarily of a question-and- to funding from the diocese and dedicated to heightening students’ answer session with Ahmed Younis other organizations, six Catholic understanding for the world and its of the Muslim Public Affairs students at Wabash, four from the people. The GNG draws on inter- Council. Younis spoke strongly Fort Wayne-South Bend area, trav- active technology, such as video against current stereotypes of eled to Washington, D.C., for the PROVIDED BY DAVID PEDEN conferencing, to bring young peo- Muslims, pointing out that — annual Right to Life March. Wabash College students, who were partially funded by the Diocese of ple together and allow them to dis- according to the precepts of Islam In Washington, the group met cuss issues that affect them. This as stated in the Qur’an, any violence Fort Wayne-South Bend, attend the national March for Life in up with high school students from particular conference linked up the is uncivilized and un-Islamic. Washington, D.C., in January, included Travis McLaughlin, David Peden, Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers Dwenger students with a handful Religion teacher Melissa Sam Borrelli, J.P. Manalo, Royce Gregerson and Francisco Zamora. and Marian High Schools. The of middle and high school classes Wheeler, who brought her sopho- college participants had attended from around the nation. more church history class to the the diocesan schools and partici- Mass made visible the spiritual the sheer amount of people in Jim Sarasien, technology direc- conference, said that she felt the pated in the national march. John aspect of the group’s trip. Cardinal attendance was inspirational. tor at Bishop Dwenger, who was experience greatly helped her stu- Paul Manalo and David Peden Theodore E. McCarrick, “Seeing the passion of young responsible for arranging the dents deepen their understanding graduated from Bishop Dwenger Archbishop of Washington, told Catholics and non-Catholics alike school’s involvement in the confer- of Islam. in 2003 and 2005, respectively; all present to remember that they made me certain that abortion will ence, immediately saw the worth “My students knew the basics,” Samuel Borrelli graduated from were on a spiritual pilgrimage. be banned within my lifetime,” of a video conference on Islam. she noted, “but still had some mis- Marian in 2003; and Royce “I think the rally provided us Borrelli said. “I knew it was a current event conceptions about what it means Gregerson graduated from Bishop with a lot of focus,” Peden said. The group left Washington with issue,” noted Sarasien. “I knew our to be Muslim because of what they Luers in 2005. “We weren’t there for fun, we a renewed sense of purpose and theology students were learning have seen in the media for the last The group spent the night at weren’t there for us; we were there energy in the pro-life cause, and about that subject. So I sent it out few years. I hope that students Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in because we are called by God to looking forward to a very different to the teachers, and two of them were able to have some of those Bethesda, Md., along with the send his message to our country.” march in another year. The group replied back that they would like myths dispelled. I think they did. high school group. It was nearly two hours follow- remains very thankful for the sup- to do that.” The comments that I got in return “It was neat getting to meet up ing the end of the rally and the port of the diocese and their other Students from religion classes to the questions I asked at the end with our old high schools,” beginning of the march on the supporters. taught by Tom Kenny and Melissa showed that some students did see Manalo said. “It showed the real Capitol and the Supreme Court. A “We wouldn’t have been able Wheeler gathered in the Dwenger something they had never seen continuity of faith that we brought seemingly innumerable amount of to do the trip without the support library to represent their school in before. They were able to see that from Catholic schools.” people compacted into a rather of the diocese and our other sup- the conference. They participated not all Muslims are warmongers or Monday brought the Rally for small space provided for much porters,” Peden said. “It meant a via on-table microphones and a terrorists.” Life at the MCI Center in tension, and everyone was glad lot to us to be able to demonstrate Washington. Opportunities for rec- when the march finally began. our solidarity and support of the Soup’s onciliation and an inspirational However, even if it created stress, pro-life movement.”

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Dupont Road ©2002 MKJ Marketing FEBRUARY 26, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9 Evangelizing action The complete series of challenge Disciples in Mission Disciples in Mission literature can be found at For interior renewal: The state of www.diocesefwsb.org/DM life you are living is a call. How “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” are you nourishing it so that you have the energy, the inner strength and the courage to fulfill your responsibilities? Take time to read the life of some outstanding person: Father Living Christ today: The call to discipleship Oscar Romero, Gandhi, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. How did they view the world through the eyes BY SISTER JOLENE HEIDEN, SSND are not always the easiest to answer loved the ordinary, he chose sim- with the very poor as a Mother of faith? — often one needs to think about ple folk who were neither learned Teresa, but we are called — at the the implications, the consequences, nor wealthy. They were fishermen, very least — to recognize the pres- For reaching out to others: Our Opening prayer the pros and the cons. Some of just ordinary people. Notice what ence of Jesus in everyone, to show baptismal call to discipleship is these calls may mean taking some these men were doing when Jesus respect for each person we meet the call to reach out to others. Talk Gracious God, we come as we time to think carefully before called them. They were involved because each one is created in with your parents or children are today to give you praise. We responding. And it probably won’t in their work, catching fish and God’s image and likeness. To love about the various vocations in life. know you are present to us and be that same kind of free response mending nets. As William Barclay our enemies and forgive those who Find opportunities that will chal- with us wherever we are. Help us the apostles gave to Jesus. states, “The call of God can come hate us. “Will you take up your lenge you as a family to respond to be open to your calls, chal- What about the spiritual and to a person, not only in the house cross and follow me?” These are to this call. Be aware of your atti- lenges, and promises and to be moral calls in our lives? We need of God, not only in the secret some of the daily calls we are tude. Is it done out of love? more than we could ever imagine to strengthen our faith life through place, but in the middle of the asked to live. In your small faith-sharing because of your Holy Spirit, who prayer, the sacraments, fasting and day’s work.” A disciple is a learner. A disci- group, share about the various lives and reigns with you forever almsgiving. Is our response, “I Living out our baptism is living ple is open to the Spirit’s nudges. calls each has responded to in his and ever. Amen don’t have time,” or “I’ll start as a disciple. We can no longer A disciple is a person of faith. A or her life. As a group, to what do tomorrow?” And the many moral stand still looking up at the sky, disciple is willing to be of service. you sense you are being called Scripture — Mk 1:16-20 issues facing us today — the life trying to find Jesus. Jesus, our And sometimes a disciple is asked this day, this week or this month? and death issues from abortion to teacher, has empowered us to carry to walk to Jerusalem just as Jesus Try to be specific. Commentary capital punishment to stem-cell on his work. “You will receive did. The journey of a disciple can research. Do we take the time to power from the Holy Spirit, and be unknown and unsure, but Jesus For transforming society: Call or I wonder, as I prayed this pas- ponder these, talk to others, read you will be my witness throughout is always there, waiting. Jesus is write one of your congressmen, sage, how, or even if, people for further understanding and pray the earth.” God’s Spirit is alive in the way. Jesus is the truth. Jesus is senators or the governor to would respond to Jesus’ call, for wisdom to make good deci- us. We are challenged in Paul’s the life. May you have the courage express your concerns over a cur- “Come, follow me” if they heard it sions? What kind of priority do we Letter to the Ephesians (Eph. 4:2- to answer his call to “Come, fol- rent issue or to find out their par- today? It is such a simple call, but give to these calls? 7) how to live out this call. It is “to low me”. ticular stance on a current issue, our culture is always on the move, One of the earliest calls for live in a manner worthy of the call e.g. violence in our city, the life- more for noise and instant gratifi- many of us was our baptismal call: you have received, with all humili- Reflection and death issues, etc. cation. Ah, “there is the rub,” to be a new creation, dead to sin ty and gentleness, with patience, connection Shakespeare once said. It would but alive in Christ. Do we probe bearing with one another through Closing prayer seem from that reading that Simon the depth and meaning of this in love, striving to preserve the unity • Take some time to think about and Andrew’s hearts were touched our adult life? All too often we of the Spirit through the bond of the many calls (children, tele- (On one of my many visits to by who Jesus was and maybe they may think about it on Holy peace: one body and one spirit, as phone, friends, neighbors, cowork- parishes, I found this beautiful felt they had to respond. Reading Saturday night when we partici- you were also called to the one ers) you experience during a day. prayer, written by Mychal Judge, further, Scripture says that James pate in the Easter Vigil services hope of your call; one Lord, one Do you react, or do you respond? OFM, on the front of a bulletin. I and John left their father in the and renew our baptismal promises faith, one baptism; one God and How? Do you need an attitude think of it as a disciple’s prayer boat with the hired men. I wonder with the rest of the congregation or father of all, who is over all and adjustment? and it has become one of my what their father thought. What maybe again on the feast of the through all and in all.” • How do you look upon inter- favorites.) was it in Jesus that allowed these Baptism of Jesus after Christmas. The Second Vatican Council ruptions? Henri Nouwen calls men to leave their fishing trade, We have received the same reawakened us to the presence of them God’s way of getting our Lord, take me where you want their livelihood, their friends and Holy Spirit that Jesus did when he the Spirit in our lives. In our time attention. me to go. family and follow this man? What stood in the Jordan River and was the spirit of Jesus has led the • As a baptized Catholic, what Let me meet whom you want attracted them? baptized by John. And Jesus came church to take its place in the calls are you living out? Do you me to meet. Throughout our own lives, we alive to the Spirit within him, world as the defender of the poor know the date of your baptism? Tell me what you want me to have all had different experiences impelled to bring the good news to and oppressed. And the spirit of Have you ever talked with your say, of being called — a new job that the poor, to proclaim release to the Jesus also led Blessed Teresa of godparents about their role in your And keep me out of your way. necessitates moving to another city captives, recovery of sight to the Calcutta, an ordinary woman life? Think about the meaning of Amen. or perhaps being without any job at blind and freedom to the whose life stood for simplicity, your own baptism in the light of all for a while — a reality for a oppressed. His whole life was poverty and self-sacrifice, to have Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians? number of people today. A call lived by the Spirit fulfilling this a radical and deep compassion for from your doctor’s office saying prophecy of Isaiah. the poor. Since then others have “We need to see you.” The teacher We have that same Holy Spirit been led by the Spirit to continue calls about one of your children within us. We need only to look at her service to the poor because of JUBILEE PILGRIM CROSS TRANSFERS who needs help. Or your pastor the life of Jesus, see how he lived, who she was, an ordinary woman calls asking you to serve on a see what he did and follow. in love with her God. TO ST. THERESE PARISH parish committee. Calls like these Because Jesus understood and We may not be called to work Jubilee Pilgrim Cross

March 3-10 St. Mary Fort Wayne DON CLEMMER March 10-17 St. Jude /St. Anne’s Home Fort Wayne Students at Bishop Luers High School and Father Joe Rulli March 17-24 St. Charles Borromeo/IPFW Fort Wayne of St. Therese Parish, Fort Wayne, process with the Jubilee March 24-31 Our Lady of Good Hope Fort Wayne Pilgrim Cross from Luers to St. Therese. The cross spent March 31-April 7 University of St. Francis/TV Mass Fort Wayne one day at Bishop Luers, its first stop at a diocesan high school. 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Vatican says number of Italian bishops asked to priests increases, but suggest candidates for varies by continent conference president VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The NEWS BRIEFS ROME (CNS) — Unlike bishops in number of priests and seminarians most countries, the bishops of Italy in the world continues to increase, do not elect the president of their but the situation varies widely from bishops’ conference, but this year continent to continent, the Vatican SUPERIOR OF JESUITS MEETS POPE AT VATICAN they are being asked to suggest said. The most positive signs come appropriate candidates. The Italian from Asia and Africa, while Europe news agency ANSA reported Feb. has shown a marked decline in 13 that Archbishop Paolo Romeo, priestly vocations, according to a the Vatican nuncio to Italy, sent a Feb. 18 statement from the Vatican letter Jan. 26 to the heads of Italy’s press office. The statistics were more than 200 dioceses asking released in connection with the them to suggest candidates for the presentation of the 2006 edition of office of president of the confer- the Vatican yearbook, known as the ence. The Vatican announced Feb. Annuario Pontificio, which cata- 14 that Pope Benedict XVI had logs the church’s pastoral presence asked Cardinal Camillo Ruini of diocese-by-diocese. Pope Benedict Rome, conference president for the XVI met with editors of the volume past 15 years, to continue in office and praised them for their work. It until other provisions are made. was the first edition of the yearbook According to the statutes of the issued under his pontificate. In its Italian bishops’ conference, “In statement, the press office referred consideration of the particular ties to data on church population, of the Italian episcopacy with the priests and seminarians through pope, bishop of Rome, the naming 2004, the last year for which statis- of the president of the conference is tics are available. It said the number reserved to the supreme pontiff.” of priests in the world was 405,891 at the end of 2004, an increase of 441 from 2003. About two-thirds Pope, curial officials were diocesan priests and one-third discuss proposal to members of religious orders. CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO reconcile with More than 100,000 Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, superior of the Jesuits, is seen with Pope Benedict XVI Lefebvrites during the pontiff’s meeting with editors and staff of the Jesuit-run magazine La Civilta gather at Fatima for VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope reburial of Sister Lucia Cattolica at the Vatican Feb. 17. The pope said the magazine helps the church in its dia- Benedict XVI presided over his logue with the modern world. first major meeting with top Roman FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — Curia officials, an encounter that Despite a persistent rain, more than sources said focused on a proposal 100,000 people gathered at the ically complex, the gap between the expertise and good intentions” and appointment was submitted by the to reconcile with followers of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima to haves and the have-nots is getting said that Tours would “take note” if Vatican and endorsed by the late French Archbishop Marcel pray and witness the reburial of larger. Colleen L. Kannaday, presi- the project were “conducted seri- Melkite Synod of Bishops in Lefebvre. More than 20 heads of Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, dent of St. Francis Hospital and ously, with proper results.” Lebanon Feb. 8. Normally, the congregations and pontifical coun- the last of three Fatima visionaries. Health Center in Blue Island, Ill., is bishops submit a list of names, and cils attended the Feb. 13 meeting, Sister Lucia died Feb. 13, 2005, in one of the people working to nar- Archbishop Niederauer the pope appoints Eastern Catholic which was to be followed up by a her cloistered convent in Coimbra, row that gap. Appointed by the bishops. As of Feb. 15, the Vatican similar session in late March. No Portugal, at the age of 97. She had president of the Illinois Senate to installed in San had not announced the appoint- details of the February meeting been buried temporarily at the the state’s Adequate Health Care ment, but it was announced in Israel were made available by the Vatican Carmelite convent while prepara- Task Force, she and 28 other task Francisco after the synod met. The archbish- press office. A Vatican source said force members are charged with op-elect has been active in reconcil- the pope and other department tions were made for final burial SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — At coming up with a plan that will give iation and interfaith dialogue in heads listened as Cardinal Dario alongside her two cousins, Blesseds his Feb. 15 installation Mass as all residents of the state “access to a Israel and was awarded the 2001 Castrillon Hoyos outlined a possi- Francisco and Jacinta Marto, at the head of the San Francisco full range of preventive, acute and Niwano Peace Prize. He has been ble solution to the 18-year-long Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. On Archdiocese, Archbishop George long-term health care services,” nominated for the Nobel Peace impasse with the Society of St. Pius May 13, 1917 — when Lucia was H. Niederauer urged more than without sacrificing quality or Prize three times. X, a self-styled traditionalist order 10 years old, Francisco was 9 and 2,500 people who filled the increasing costs. founded by Archbishop Lefebvre. Jacinta was 7 — the children Cathedral of St. Mary of the Its members reject modern liturgi- claimed to have seen the Blessed Assumption to reflect God’s love, Meeting focuses on cal practices and several teachings Virgin Mary at Fatima, near their serve others and not be afraid to Church cautious about of the Second Vatican Council. One home. The apparitions continued defend church teaching. He praised challenges to priests possible step being discussed at the once a month until October 1917 plan to examine the work of his two predecessors, heading more than one Vatican was establishing an apos- and later were declared worthy of Archbishops John R. Quinn and possible remains of tolic administration, a special belief by the Catholic Church. In William J. Levada, saying, parish juridical structure that would allow 2000 Pope John Paul II beatified “because of their gifts, their zeal Joan of Arc the Lefebvrites to offer pastoral Sister Lucia’s cousins, who died as and their labors, and now because CHICAGO (CNS) — For five care to their followers around the children. WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A of their welcome and their encour- years, Father Pat Lee has served as world. French church spokesman agement, I dare to hope that, with pastor of both St. Joseph and expressed caution about a forensic God’s grace, the task before me can Immaculate Conception parishes Inequities in health care scientist’s announcement that he on Chicago’s near North Side. The be accomplished.” Archbishop Retired Vatican official system challenge would analyze what might be the Quinn, who is now retired, was San two churches are six blocks apart, remains of St. Joan of Arc. “The Francisco’s archbishop from 1977 but that doesn’t mean the two com- faces more sexual abuse Catholic leaders, precise origin of these objects isn’t to 1995. Archbishop Levada, who munities are — or want to be — the charges in Canada Congress known — all we have are some now heads the Vatican same. “The biggest challenge is to fragments of cloth and human rib,” Congregation for the Doctrine of lead people to a broader vision of OTTAWA (CNS) — A retired WASHINGTON (CNS) — An said Bertrand Vincent, spokesman the Faith, led the archdiocese 1995- what church is,” said Father Lee, Vatican official who returned to Illinois man takes pliers to his own for France’s Tours Archdiocese. 2005. who participated in a Feb. 7-9 sym- Canada to face two charges of sex- teeth to “treat” an abscess. A col- “Even if these are confirmed as posium on Multiple Parish ual abuse faces 14 additional sex lege graduate with a full-time job in belonging to a young woman of the Pastoring at the University of St. abuse charges. The 16 charges Kentucky dies from complications period, who was burned to death, Prominent Israeli priest Mary of the Lake in Mundelein. “I against Msgr. Bernard Prince, an of an easily treatable disease this won’t prove it’s Joan of Arc. named new Melkite do bring the resources of two places official of the Society for the because she has no health insur- For now, the church is showing to the broader mission of the Propagation of the Faith from 1991 ance. A Florida woman pays an maximum prudence and reserve.” archbishop in Israel church. That should be an advan- to 2004, involve seven individuals extra $1,650 a year above her med- Philippe Charlier, professor at tage.” Father Lee joined pastors, and alleged incidents dating back JERUSALEM (CNS) — For the ical costs to get more personalized Raymond Poincare Hospital, west pastoral leaders, researchers and more than 30 years. Sgt. Kristine first time, the Vatican and the treatment and phone calls directly of Paris, announced that he would planners from about 20 dioceses Rae-Cholette, spokeswoman for Melkite Catholic Synod of Bishops from her doctor. What’s wrong with analyze the fragments allegedly across the United States at the sym- the Ontario Provincial Police, said have agreed on an Israeli citizen to this picture? The issue of justice in retrieved from below the stake in posium. The group of about 50 Feb. 17 there were “more investiga- be archbishop of Akko, Israel. health care probably has been dis- Rouen, France, where St. Joan was priests, religious and lay men and tions on the go.” Father Elias Chacour, parish priest cussed since before the Hippocratic executed in 1431 at age 19. In a women discussed developing train- of the northern Galilee village of oath was written. But as American telephone interview with Catholic ing resources, guidelines and rec- Ibillin and founder and director of medicine becomes more technolog- News Service Feb. 17, Vincent ommendations for having a priest praised Charlier’s “professional Mar Elias College there, said his pastor more than one parish. FEBRUARY 26, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Lent it’s a good thing ...

Perspective on a gift

BY DON CLEMMER

n the hectic routine of our daily lives, so often spent “A lot of times, people don’t go to confession Catholics achieving a better understanding and apprecia- in the pursuit of our dreams and goals, we frequent- because they really don’t know what to confess. As tion of reconciliation is a simple matter of perspective. Ily miss the gifts that are already in our midst. kids, we confess, ‘I disobeyed mommy and daddy. I “We tend to see confession as something that we Oftentimes, we have to slow down for a little while in didn’t do my homework’ but ... if you didn’t learn how have to do. And we need to look at it not as something order to notice them. As Catholics, this time of stepping to examine your conscience and understand the nature that we have to do, but something we get to do. back and catching our breath is built into the liturgical of sin beyond those kinds of lists, then you don’t know Confession is given to us as a gift, year as the season of Lent, and one of the gifts in our how to go to confession. I have a lot of older people not a burden. And so this sacrament lives that we might otherwise miss if not for this season who come to me and say, ‘I don’t know what to con- is just one of many ways that God, is the sacrament of reconciliation. fess.’” in his mercy, wants to reach out to Reconciliation, of course, has been a neglected In these cases, Father Sigler recommends that people us and help us. ... It’s something we sacrament in the decades since the Second Vatican focus their attention on what they have neglected to do get to do, not something we have to Council, to the point where if there were an “endan- rather than what they have done. do.” gered sacrament” list, reconciliation would probably be “As we grow older, I think it’s more often than not And since reconciliation is a gift, gift at the top. in what we fail to do — that’s where our sinfulness it carries with it some real benefits While there is no such list, there are such priests lies.” for those who use it. who feel a special connection to reconciliation as a part He also recommends that the Ten Commandments “There is something so therapeutic about admitting it,” notes Father Sigler, “about getting it out, getting it off your chest, bringing it to the light. When it stays inside, it churns away, and it just destroys you. ... One of the greatest problems that I think people have in their struggles and weaknesses is that they feel all alone. And when you can talk to somebody about a problem, one, you usually discover that you’re not Reconciliation alone, that there are a lot of people out there with the same kind of problems; two, (you discover) that there is help available, and sometimes that help comes from just of their ministry and feel strongly that more Catholics not be the model for one’s examination of conscience, talking about it.” need to more fully understand and appreciate it and, noting “You can go down that one pretty easily and say, Father Sigler smiles as he adds that these benefits therefore, practice it more frequently. ‘Well, I haven’t killed anyone, I haven’t stolen any- are so great that the sacrament has even cropped up in Father Gary Sigler, pastor at Queen of Angels thing, I haven’t committed adultery, I haven’t borne secular form. Church in Fort Wayne, is one such priest. false witness, I haven’t coveted my neighbor’s good — “The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are won- “It’s such a ministry of healing,” Father Sigler says I haven’t done anything.’ So I tell them to focus their derful,” he points out. “In the 12 Steps, the fourth and of his love for the sacrament. “It touches people in a examination of conscience on the two great command- the fifth step are very much like our sacrament of rec- way that we very often can’t do in the normal course of ments — love the Lord, your God, with all your heart onciliation. The fourth step is to do a fearless moral events. People are extremely vulnerable, open and and soul and strength, and love your neighbor as your- inventory. ... They call it a fearless moral inventory. We sometimes hurting and struggling. So they’re very open self. We can always see how we’re falling short on that, call it an examination of conscience. The fifth step is to whatever help you can give them.” how we don’t make God first and foremost in our admitting to myself, to God and to another human As for why the sacrament is neglected, Father Sigler lives.” being the exact nature of my wrong. Confession. What notes several reasons. One is that people today are very As for loving one’s neighbor as oneself, Father they have discovered is essential to the recovery of an busy, and church in general often gets shoved to the Sigler finds that a review of specific relationships with alcoholic or a drug addict is something the church has margins. Another is that, in the years since Vatican II, when the church shifted its focus from the judgment of God to the mercy of God, many lost their motivation to seek out the sacrament. “We lost that fear,” notes sacrament of mercy Father Sigler, “which is both a good and a bad thing. The sacrament is a sacrament of mercy, but people just various people in one’s daily life usually brings the known all along.” don’t feel a need for it.” problem areas to the surface, saying “There’s where we So, since Catholics are fortunate enough to have this Father Sigler also notes that, along with a fear of find the temptations, the intolerance, the anger, the sort of spiritual counsel already at their disposal, this God’s judgment, many Catholics also lost a sense of resentment and the failure to cooperate, the failure to Lent might be a good time to detach from the distrac- sin, which provides him with one very simple reason reach out and help, the hurtful words, the gossiping.” tions of daily life and come to better appreciate the people do not go to confession. Another point that Father Sigler feels is central to healing gift in our midst. 12 SENIOR SPIRIT FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd helps build a relationship with God, children

read them the Pearl of Great Price BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN — Mt 13:45-46. During the read- ing, a child plays out the passage SOUTH BEND — They move with a small wooden figure. silently about their tasks, which Rymsza said the children can pon- any parent knows is somewhat der the mysteries of the parable in unusual for kindergartners. their own way by doing this. South Bend and Granger chil- The children can also match dren are learning about having a sets of locks with keys, which relationship with the Good develops fine motor skills, Rymsza Shepherd, who knows and calls said. But, at the same time, it them each by name. introduces them to the tabernacle, In a room known as the atrium, which they will later learn to specially designed for this purpose, unlock so they can contemplate the children are guided by their Jesus’ presence there. catechists, who present activities to Other activities are set up as a them that will help focus them on way to help the children under- a relationship with their Lord and stand the sacraments according to to understand their faith. Different Teresa Oross, coordinator of sacra- stations are set up so the children mental preparation at Christ the can move around the atrium to King. Through Catechesis of the “work” on a particular task. The Good Shepherd, the children learn teaching method, called Catechesis Scripture, symbolism and signs in of the Good Shepherd, gives kids a Mass and learn to encounter the hands-on approach to learning the Good Shepherd in their prayers. Catholic faith. After an instructional presenta- “The ultimate goal is spiritual tion in the atrium, the children are formation, using the Montessori able to work at different tasks Method as a way to convey truth,” peacefully, according to Amy said Joanie Rymsza, a catechist for Schlatterbeck, pastoral associate at children at Christ the King St. Pius X Catholic Church in Catholic School in South Bend, Granger, where Catechesis of the where Catechesis of the Good Good Shepherd has also been PHOTOS BY JENNIFER OCTSTEIN Shepherd has been implemented. introduced. Anna Mendoza, a kindergartner in Kate Murphy’s class at Christ the King School in South Bend, considers the The children can polish wood “They’re very meditative,” Parable of the Pearl of Great Price as Murphy reads the Scripture to her. Anna plays the passage out with a and brass, designed to teach them Schlatterbeck said of the children. small homemade wooden figure, which allows her to deepen her understanding of the mystery of the king- how to focus for long periods of She said we often don’t think of dom of God, according to catechist Joanie Rymsza. time, according to Rymsza. They three to six-year-olds being medi- can use this skill for prayer and tative. mediation. It also teaches fine “Children don’t often have the in itself.“ liturgy throughout the year. And in the spiritual formation of the motor skills. opportunity to be quiet,” There are three levels of the children will be able to under- children. Their catechists individually Schlatterbeck said. “That’s a grace Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: stand what is happening during Catechesis of the Good level one for three to six-year-olds; Mass. Shepherd was developed by a level two for six to nine-year-olds; Oross said the catechists go Scripture scholar and a native of and level three for nine to 12-year- through an intensive study — over Rome about 50 years ago. olds. 100 hours of training for level one Sofia Cavalletti, a close friend Each of the levels build on each catechists alone — and, at Christ of Pope John Paul II, built the cat- other, Oross said, so that when the King, they are all volunteers. echesis using teaching methods they are finished with level one, Schlatterbeck, who is a trained birthed by Maria Montessori. The they are at an age when they can catechist for children at St. Pius, teaching method stresses the think more analytically and said she has learned more about child’s abilities and initiative so abstractly. Then they can ponder her own faith by teaching they can learn without criticisms, deeper mysteries in level two than Catechesis of the Good Shepherd reward or punishment. The chil- they could in level one. The same to the children. dren learn at their own pace with is true at level three, she said. “We, together, are learning with this method. “It’s based on child develop- the children,” Schlatterbeck said. Catechesis of the Good ment,” Oross said, so that each Being a catechist for the chil- Shepherd is a revolutionary way to level is age-appropriate. dren “requires the person’s whole teach children about their Catholic She said the same presentations self,” Schlatterbeck said. faith, Schlatterbeck said. could be given to kids in level one Further, it engages the entire “The traditional way to learn is as in level three. But the kids in parish community because each of by memorization,” Schlatterbeck level three can think more deeply the objects the children work with said. “This approach is more rela- about their activities, while the are homemade. The items are tional, more experiential.” kids in level one are just being given to the children for use in the introduced to the precepts. atrium by members of the commu- According to Schlatterbeck, the nity who make them, themes are revisited and repeated Schlatterbeck explained. She said each year in the program. And, she doing it that way promotes anti- said, the teaching is liturgically- consumerism among the children based so that the catechist and the and the parish community, while at children can feel the rhythm of the the same time involving everyone

Joel Mandel, a kindergartner in Kate Murphy’s class at Christ the King School in South Bend, traces and colors a picture of the mustard bush that Jesus talks about in the Parable of the Mustard Seed, according to catechist Joanie Rymsza. She said, “The art area provides pasting works, tracing works and an opportunity for freehand art related to atrium topics.” She said this allows them to process learning in other areas such as Incarnation area, geography area and prayer corner. FEBRUARY 26, 2006 SPIRITUAL GROWTH 13 Curl up with some great Lenten reading ... Today’s Catholic receives many books throughout the year on spiritual growth. Lent offers an opportunity to sit back, relax and enrich your prayer life.

The Lenten Pharmacy Your Spiritual Garden: Tending to the Presence of God Daily Healing Therapies A Six-Week Daily Life Retreat Edward Hayes Pegge Bernecker

“The Lenten Pharmacy” offers 40-plus The Old and New Testaments are rich with garden days of therapy for the soul with imagery—it is present in creation, the Passion, the Jesus the healer. Derived from the Resurrection and many parts in between. In our daily Cycle B readings for 2006, these lives gardens offer us beauty and respite in the hectic witty reflections offer a timeless and chaotic world around us. Pegge Bernecker’s “Your remedy of purging bad habits and Spiritual Garden: Tending to the Presence of God” is a six- doses up the life prescription to week retreat designed to release the inner gardener in heal what ails you most. The book all of us. Using Scripture, prayers, meditation, physi- is an elixir for bringing out the cal and communal activity, as well as participation in goodness of life while promoting the Eucharist, Bernecker teaches us to tend our spiri- physical and spiritual health and tual garden and ultimately cultivate our relationship wholeness through Jesus Christ. with our “Master Gardener.” ISBN-0-939516-77-2 ISBN-10: 0-86716-716-5

The Awesome Mercy of God Live, Laugh, and Be Blessed: Finding John H. Hampsch, CMF Humor and Holiness in Everyda Moments The mercy of God is mentioned By Anne Bryan Smollin directly in the Bible in more than 400 places. It is mentioned indi- Anne Bryan Smollin, CSJ, has been rectly in hundreds more from blessed with the gift of humor and parables to prayers. Too often she shares those blessings in each though, we fail to acknowledge page of “Live, Laugh and Be Blessed.” God’s enduring mercy. Smollin tickles the funny bone with Whether we are feeling burdened a comical yet thoughtful venture by sin, enduring temptation, cop- into finding the many positives in a ing with illness or struggling with world full of negatives. doubt, God’s healing love is as Smollin weaves her life experience near as the air we breathe. With with stories, Scripture, proverbs and lively stories and inspiring medi- parables that leave readers with a tation on Scripture, Father refreshed outlook on life’s daily Hampsch reveals the good news choices and challenges. that God stands by our side, per- ISBN-10 1-893732-98-3 sistently offering his mercy. Embrace the Healing Cross, Daily ISBN-0-86716-761-0 Prayscriptions for Lent Hail Mary, A Marian Book of Hours Edward Hays compiled by William G. Storey, DMS

Treat the ailments of both body The time-honored tradition of and soul with a prayerful remedy devotion to Mary through the days from “Embrace the Healing Cross: Daily and seasons of the years comes to Prayscriptions for Lent.” It is a take new life in this lively and contem- along booklet meant for rejuvenat- porary daily prayer book. Ancient ing the Lenten Journey. and moderns hymns, prayers and “Prayscriptions present the oppor- readings have been selected to tunity for you to be your own phar- inspire both individuals and groups macist, so as to prepare medicines who want to pray with the Blessed for the wellness of your spirit and Mother each day. heart,” says Hays. ISBN-10 1-59471-104-6 The book offers daily reflec- tions for each day from Ash Simple Ways to Pray Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Emilie Griffin ISBN-0-939516-76-4 Emilie Griffin offers readers an Mother Teresa’s Prescription, intimate and accessible introduc- Finding Happiness and Peace in Service tion to the history and practice of Paul A. Wright, M.D. prayer in the Catholic tradition. Meaning both to engage the Dr. Paul Wright is a successful beginner and encourage the expe- cardiologist in Ohio who seeming- rienced, Griffin explores the dif- ly had the perfect life at his fin- ferent types, devotional styles and gertips, yet something was miss- techniques of prayer as well as ing and always just out of his outlining practical strategies for reach. During his quest for the starting and sustaining an interior answers to some of life’s most spiritual life. complex questions, he sought out ISBN-0-7425-5084-2 a guide for his journey — he found Mother Teresa. Wright says following Mother The Passion of the Lamb Teresa’s prescription means adopt- The Self-Giving Love of Jesus ing a life of service and commit- Thomas Acklin, OSB ment to 10 spiritual attitudes: compassion and love, contentment Father Thomas Acklin, OSB, revels the passionate love of God for and gratitude, honesty, patience, every person in “The Passion of the Lamb.” This love will not be denied tolerance, forgiveness, humility, or defeated. God is for us in spite of our indifference. God has not community, faith and reverence been eclipsed by the world’s agenda. God will never abandon us. We for human life. have his guarantee that this is so because of the suffering and death — ISBN-10 1-59471-072-4 the Passion — of Jesus clinched the deal confirming God’s commit- ment to his creation. ISBN-0-86716-743-2 14 SPIRITUAL GROWTH FEBRUARY 26, 2006 $155 million to fund development meatless recipes, virtual tours and Operation Rice Bowl projects that impact a community’s introduces a new interactive global Lenten program begins ability to access food around the map that will allow Web site visi- Brothers of Holy Cross to offer world and in local diocesan com- tors to locate the 2006 countries of BALTIMORE, Md. — Through munities in the United States. focus and learn about Operation Lenten reflections series Operation Rice Bowl, participants Today, more than 15,000 faith Rice Bowl funded programs run in reach out to assist their brothers communities across the U.S. par- these and other developing coun- NOTRE DAME — The Brothers with others. Montel will explore and sisters around the world ticipate in Operation Rice Bowl as tries. This map also provides of Holy Cross will again present a different responses possible in through traditional Lenten prac- a way to promote human dignity examples of how 25 percent of the Lenten reflection series each today’s world as we hope to final- tices, by offering prayers, fasting, and foster solidarity with the poor donations collected in the diocese Wednesday evening during the ly arrive at “eternal life in unre- learning and giving. around the world. are used to sponsor projects in season of Lent. The series, begin- stricted endless fullness” led by Since its beginning, Operation For Lent 2006, the Operation your own community. ning on March 1, Ash Wednesday, the “Light of the World.” Rice Bowl has raised more than Rice Bowl Web site provides new will be held in the Dujarie House • March 22 — Brother William lounge at Holy Cross Village at Mewes, CSC, The Beatitudes: Notre Dame from 7-8 p.m. each Prescription for Happiness in Wednesday in Lent. The reflection Living will be followed by light refresh- Brother William will lead us to Lenten Reflections ments. Please enter through the a better understanding of the beati- main door of Dujarie House. tudes, especially as they pertain to The six presenters are: our life of elder hood, now and in A Parish Mission at St. John the Baptist Church • March 1 — Brother Raymond the future. Papenfuss, CSC, Living the • March 29 — Brother Joseph 943 Powers Street, New Haven, Indiana Incarnation McTaggart, CSC, The Letting Go Brother Raymond will focus That Heals: When to Hold ‘em February 26 - March 1, 2006 his expertise in Incarnational the- and when to Play ‘em ology by offering a practical guide Brother Joseph will examine With services each evening at 7:00 p.m. to becoming a contemporary the paradigm of the cross and what Christ for Michiana. it can mean for day-to-day living. and an Ash Wednesday Mass at 7:00 p.m. on March 1 • March 8 — Brother Philip He will help us look at the trials of Smith, CSC, When Will life and focus on those ups and Tomorrow Begin? downs. How does the traditional Father Garner belongs to the religious Lent is that time when we are notion of “carrying the cross” help advised to change our hearts. In as or hinder them? community called The Franciscan much that we sincerely want to do, • April 5 — Brother Philip we often say, “I’ll begin tomor- Armstrong, CSC, We’re the Flock: Missionaries of the Eternal Word. row.” When will that be? This Are we Afraid? session offers some musings about Jesus advises us not to fear, yet He was ordained in June 2004. actual beginning in a timely fash- fear has been from the time of Father Dominic currently enjoys ion to remake our hearts. Adam and Eve, an essential ele- • March 15 — Montel Menting, ment in our relationship God. being the assistant chaplain at the The Elevator Stops at the Penthouse Brother Philip examines the scrip- Grace is an invitation of love tural uses of fear and shows how Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament from God. It is to offer a gift to be we can let God turn a wholly posi- in Hanceville, Alabama, home of shared with oneself first and then tive asset in our spiritual life. Mother Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Divine Mercy Gifts Father Dominic Mary Garner, MFVA Adoration. During our mission, PARISH MISSION DIRECTOR Father Dominic will make morning Religious Articles to presentations at 9:30 a.m. Enhance Your Prayer Life Lenten Meditation & Prayer Books MUSIC • CARDS ¦ STATUES • ROSARIES ¦ EUCHARIST IS LIVING Gifts for R C I A HOURS: Christ the King Parish Retreat Monday-Friday 9:30 - 6:00 p.m. • Saturday 10 - 5 320 Dixie Way North (574) 277-1400 WITH FR. KEVIN RUSSEAU, C.S.C. 1/2 Mile North of Notre Dame on S.R. 933 O Sunday, March 5 “Sacrifice and Meal” LITURGY and 1:30-4:30 PM—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7 PM—Evening Prayer and talk SPIRITUALITY June 19 - 21, 2006 O on the campus of the University of Notre Dame Monday, March 6 “Eucharist and Forgiveness” 9 AM-Noon—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament SCHEDULED SPEAKERS: 7 PM—Penance Service and talk Keynote Address Fr. J. Michael Joncas O General Sessions Michael Baxter Tuesday, March 7 — “Eucharist is Living” Pamela Jackson 9 AM-Noon—Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fr. John Jillions Don Saliers 7 PM—Closing Mass Breakout Sessions in Pastoral Ministry

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meeting for St. Joseph-St. how to bring the Gospel’s meaning BY KAY COZAD Elizabeth School. Soon every to their lives and how to reflect it teacher on both campuses was in their behavior as Catholics. FORT WAYNE — Passing a real ready to join the bandwagon. The Students in Boss’s fourth-grade understanding of the Catholic faith following year, the school pur- class look forward to the lessons to the next generation is a challenge chased the entire program for use and report they are now more as old as the Gospel itself. Catholic in kindergarten through eighth attentive to the Gospel during schools have long tried to meet that grades. Sunday Mass. challenge by implementing curricu- In planning each church sea- One student said the lessons lums rich in faith training and son’s lessons, the school uses one have helped him see the Gospel in moral character development. teacher’s edition of each of the a different way while another Recently, one elementary school in weekly grade-specific program reports that he nudges his parents Fort Wayne has added a new magazines to gather ideas at each when he hears the zinger. Still dimension to its religion studies. quarterly collaboration meeting. another enjoys sharing her zinger St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School “Using one teacher’s edition craft at home while teaching her is in its second year of spreading creates interaction between the family the lesson. Boss adds, “We the Gospel with the “Breaking teachers,” says Widner. “They get have a lot of positive response Open the Word” program. BOWT, ideas but witness their own faith from the parents from this. They as it is enthusiastically referred to through their creative activities.” tell us it’s making a difference.” by its students, is a supplementary Each lesson created offers students Zinger activities, which rein- religion program, which includes reading of the next Sunday’s force the meaning of the Gospel, KAY COZAD activities surrounding the Gospel Gospel, discussion and correspon- range from simple art projects such Stephanie Boss’s fourth-grade students gather around the “BOTW wall” found in the subsequent Sunday’s ding activity. The teachers choose as a manger scene of yarn for the displaying the year’s crafts and liturgical calendar on the St. Joseph Mass. a prominent verse or phrase from younger grades to poetry, cross- campus of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. BOTW, which Fourth-grade teacher Stephanie each Gospel as the focus for dis- word puzzles and journaling for the stands for Breaking Open the Word, is a supplemental religion program Boss, brought the program to Fort cussion and have been inspired to middle school students. Each grade that teaches the Gospels prior to the Sunday reading. Wayne, following her move here refer to it as “the zinger.” Not sur- level works on its own project and from Denver six years ago. “This prisingly, the students have taken one student each week is chosen to St. Joseph Church, appreciates cel- receiving positive comments from way of teaching is from lectionary- the zingers as their own. have his or her work proudly dis- ebrating Mass with students who parents as the program got under based catechism. It is an outgrowth Assistant principal of the St. played on the BOTW wall within are prepared with an understanding way. “The parents said their kids of the program used in the Elizabeth School campus, Dorothy their classroom. Boss hangs the of the Gospel. “The kids get a were coming home and talking Archdiocese of Denver. I’ve come Korte, says the second graders she crafts around a large liturgical year chance to talk in depth about the about the Gospel.” to love it,” says Boss, who teaches teaches look forward to doing the calendar in hopes of inspiring her Gospel. When I ask them ques- Breaking Open the Word has at the St. Joseph campus. craft and talking about the Gospel. students to “come away with a feel tions during Mass now they provided a new and exciting After receiving permission “It’s a wonderful program,” she for the liturgical year.” always raise their hands to answer. opportunity for the students of St. from Principal Lois Widner, Boss says. “It’s easy to do and the kids The students are then asked to I’m exceptionally in wonderment Joseph-St. Elizabeth School to began to teach the program in her love it. They write the zinger right take their projects home each week of it,” he says. understand their faith and partici- fourth-grade class. As word spread on their craft.” for a family discussion. Many have St. Elizabeth Ann Seton pastor pate more fully in the Mass. As of the students’ enthusiastic Once a week, all classes spend collected their crafts and displayed Father Jim Shafer agrees, saying, one fourth grader put it, “When we response more teachers became 15 to 45 minutes on the Gospel them on a wall or refrigerator at “I’m happy the kids come better hear the Gospel before the Sunday interested in the program and Boss lesson, which includes a discussion home while others store them in a prepared for Mass. They pay better Mass we understand it more and was asked to speak at teachers’ on the zinger idea. These discus- notebook or photo album. attention because they know the learn more about Jesus.” That’s a staff meetings as well as a HASA sions lead students to discover Father Tim Wrozek, pastor of Gospel.” He recalls immediately real zinger.

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EDITORIAL Spiritual growth during Lent, even beyond COMMENTARY

he Synoptic Gospels tell us it was the spirit of God that “led,” TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. in fact, “drove” Jesus into the desert to undertake 40 days of Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, prayer and fasting. As we again approach the season of Lent, T IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] we, too, require God’s holy wind at our backs if we truly are to expe- rience a productive Lenten season. Those who set out on the journey on Ash Wednesday (March 1) since, if random modifications of very emotional. The cardinal’s homi- without first praying for God’s wind to fill their sails may be destined Intelligent design is complex creatures are enough to pro- ly brought applause as he encouraged to stall or run aground. We ought to petition the Holy Spirit in prayer duce life, Darwin’s theory leaves no the pro-life movement. in advance of Lent to inspire us to renewal and reform on the way to science room for a Creator. The next day we woke up early Easter and even beyond. An article in Today’s Catholic Robert Jefferson and left for the youth rally at the Spiritual growth, however, is not something we do for special (Feb. 12) was titled “Intelligent Goshen MCI Center. At the rally, we listened occasions, such as Sunday morning or during Lent. The spiritual life design belittles God, says Vatican to energetic Christian music and cele- and the practical life are one, and the wise person removes the line observatory director.” It reported that ND community brated Mass with the 25,000 teens. between them. Spirituality simply is another name for living life Jesuit Father George Coyne spoke There was an estimated half a according to our beliefs. The vision of reality we project to our world Jan. l at Palm Beach Atlantic needs more “Paddy million people at the March for Life, University. He criticized intelligent each holding signs, chanting or of family, friends, associates and neighbors is that which is illuminat- singing for an end to abortion. My ed from within, either by the presence of God or the absence of his design supporters, saying they make Flints” God too small and paltry. He said fellow students and I hope that one Holy Spirit. The bishop’s regrets at Notre day our voices will be heard and The purpose of Lenten practices, prayers, fasts, rituals and other intelligent design is not science. Dame’s sponsorship of “The Vagina I am a chemist (retired) with answered. religious exercises is to discover what may be hiding in the recesses Monologues” has been getting longer Pauline Novosel of our hearts. The real purpose of Lent is to “rend our hearts,” to rip training in biochemistry. Intelligent and more detailed these past five design certainly is science. years, now running to about four full Bishop Dwenger High School open and increase the heart’s capacity to love. Intelligent design is a legitimate Fort Wayne Abstaining from food is an ancient practice of many religions as columns. Next year there may be six theory, better known as irreducible full columns that the Notre Dame an act of purification and penance. Years ago, adult Catholics were complexity, proposed by molecular Dwenger student required to observe a daily Lenten fast. The church still encourages community could consider as they biologists, describing biological phe- have in the past without any decisive fasting throughout the 40 days of Lent in addition to the mandatory nomenon such as sight, immunity, encouraged at pro- requirement on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstinence action from anyone in the Notre digestion, reproduction, etc. having Dame community. I propose that we from meat on the Fridays of Lent. While fasting from food has value their origin in (irreducibly) complex consider a hypothetical situation. life march as an act of discipline, especially for so many overweight Americans, molecular processes. The theory is Suppose that an esteemed athletic This past January, I attended the there are other fasts we could begin to practice not only during Lent, supported by analytical evidence that coach at a university having some annual National March for Life in but for continued growth spiritually throughout our lives. students in chemistry and biology similar problem would say to the Washington, D.C., for the second will understand. president and board of directors that time. It is always exciting to see Scientific studies offer proof that he or she could no longer assure the close to half a million pro-life biological process consist of sequen- parents of young athletes considering activists in one place, all there for the tial steps (14 in the study of sight) entering the athletic program of the common purpose of working for an Another dimension of abstaining involving specific chemical com- As food for thought, instead of only abstaining from what goes university that the student wouldn’t end to abortion. pounds. Sequential means each of be exposed or subjected to dangers to into our mouths during Lent, perhaps we should consider the chal- We arrived at the Basilica of the many steps necessary, i.e. ordered, the spiritual health of their son or National Shrine of the Immaculate lenge of controlling what comes out. “But the things that come out of for the next step to occur. Specific daughter from programs sponsored Conception three hours before the the mouth come from the heart, and they defile.” —Mt 15:18. means the purpose of each chemical by the university. As a result the start of the Prayer Vigil for Life Abstaining from foul language, malicious speech or gossip is has been demonstrated in the labora- coach was tendering his or her resig- Mass, and already the basilica was much more difficult than fasting from food or drink. tory. Miss one step, and the process nation. I don’t know whose resigna- almost full. Instead of denying ourselves certain favorite foods or beverages, ends. End one process and the crea- tion would be accepted, but I do The Mass was very motivational, we might consider eating our unkind words before they are spoken ture will not reproduce, digest, see, know that if I were young again, I and at times the cardinal’s words dur- even though such words may be difficult to swallow. In place of etc. would follow that coach anywhere ing the homily seemed more like a savoring those sweet-tasting words of sarcasm, criticism and com- Eight years ago, Father Coyne because of the leadership exhibited. political speech, drawing claps and plaint, we should “stifle” them, as Archie Bunker used to say. spoke to 200 scientists at Purdue I knew of such a principled per- cheers as he spoke of the horrors of And if we do manage to abstain from unkind words exiting our University. Mary Mancha wrote a son 60-odd years ago. He was Col. abortion and the strength of the pro- mouths, we may continue to relish negative thoughts of others from report for Today’s Catholic (April 19, Harry (Paddy) Flint, regimental com- life movement. He spoke of our time to time. We might even pride ourselves that we keep such 1998) summarizing his talk from the mander of the 39th Regiment of the movement’s progress over the past thoughts to ourselves, where they can do no harm. But it is so easy perspective of the science of astrono- Ninth Infantry Division. He had his few years and encouraged us not to my. The following quotes are from Texas cattle ranch branding iron give in until the battle is won. for this kind of negativity — unspoken harsh words, judgmental atti- her report: “A unique happening in tudes — to poison the atmosphere of our hearts. design stenciled on our helmets — Leaving the basilica we felt a the evolution of the universe was the AAA-0, Anything. Anywhere, renewed enthusiasm for our cause When we hold resentments against someone else, those judgments development of beings who could can provide the devil with a foothold. He is called “the accuser of Anytime, bar Nothing. He was hit by and for our faith. reflect on themselves and their uni- a sniper while up front on July 23, The next morning, we attended our brothers” — Rev 12:10 — because he is most at home in an verse. ... In order to get the chemistry atmosphere of suspicion and condemnation. 1944. The sergeant with him that day the Youth Rally and Mass at the MCI to make us, the universe had to reportedly said, “You can’t kill an In a spirit of negativity, Satan can sow seeds of discord and draw Center, which was truly a sight to expand, and it took 12 billion years Irishman — you can only make him see; with well over 20,000 teenagers our hearts away from Jesus’ commandment to love others as he has before there were enough chemicals mad.” Paddy died the next day. we filled the MCI Center to capacity. loved us. In a very real sense, harboring spiteful thoughts is more to make the first biological materials. I wonder whether there are any The march itself was truly awe- harmful to our own spiritual well-being than such thoughts are to ... Yet, if the constants of nature dif- “Paddy Flints” in the Notre Dame inspiring; there were crowds of pro- others. fered in any infinitesimal way, life community these days? life activists as far as we could see in Jesus knows what goes on in our hearts, and that is why he chal- could not exist. ... If the universe had Frank Avila every direction. Marchers filled all lenges us to change. Obviously, there are occasions when our opin- expanded by one part in a million Roanoke the streets surrounding the official ions contradict the actions of others. But as much as we may feel jus- faster or slower we would not be course of the march and it was an tified in holding on to prejudicial attitudes and negative thoughts, it here.” Student offers incredible experience to be part of is so much better to bless than to curse, even silently. Father Coyne obviously believes such an enormous attack on the evil Lost in the multiplicity of daily anxieties and realities, we need to in God; and just as obvious (from reflections March of abortion. discover ourselves through reflection, meditation, prayer, an exami- probability calculations), is the fact My friends and I joined in song nation of conscience and reconciliation. A goal of Lent might be a that such “timing” was not random. for Life trip with a group of Franciscan priests personal meeting with God and with our inner self. It is a time to The other option is the timing was who were carrying stereo equipment intended. Every year, on the anniversary of begin looking deeply into our hearts for those things that “defile,” on their backs and providing live Charles Darwin reportedly said Roe v. Wade, people from across the Christian music. such that the Holy Spirit can create a movement of the soul on its this about natural selection (his theo- country gather at our nation’s capitol journey not only to Easter, but ultimately to God. As we walked, we were once ry of evolution): “If it could be to march for life and the end to abor- again amazed by the enormity of the demonstrated that any complex organ tion. My fellow students and I treat crowds that were marching along existed, which could not possibly this as a pilgrimage to protect the with us, united in a common goal. have been formed by numerous, ran- unborn. The whole experience was so mean- dom, successive slight modifications, Our pilgrimage began at the ingful to us, because we felt like we my theory would absolutely break National Basilica of the Immaculate were making a difference and we down.” Conception, after a long day of sight- knew that when our small band of Random is key to understanding seeing. The two hours of waiting for Dwenger students gathers outside the why those who hold the secular view Mass to start were used to receive local abortion clinic each week to of reality (judges, reporters, politi- reconciliation and to visit the shrines. pray, we are not alone in our fight, cians, etc.) refuse to allow the theory By the time Mass started, the and if we keep trying, we will of irreducible complexity (intelligent basilica was so filled that every seat achieve our goal. design) to be taught to public school and spot on the floor was taken. Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Concelebrated by and involving hun- Lauren Polaski students in opposition to natural Bishop Dwenger High School Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, selection. Darwin made it possible to dreds of bishops, seminarians, priests Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. be an intellectually fulfilled secularist and other religious, the Mass was Fort Wayne FEBRUARY 26, 2006 COMMENTARY 17 New cardinals? Rome buzzes with CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson excitement as rumors fly In this second month of the year, we look at the second commandment as discussed in the Catechism of The Catholic Church (CCC). VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Polish Archbishop Stanislaw 1.The second commandment refers specifically to: Sometime this year — perhaps as Dziwisz of Krakow, the late pope’s a.the avoidance of idols early as March — Pope Benedict personal secretary, who in a sense THE VATICAN b.keeping the Sabbath XVI is expected to create his first will also be seen as a Pope John c.using God’s name properly batch of cardinals, a prospect that Paul selection. has already generated a buzz of Only U.S. Archbishop William LETTER 2.According to the catechism,this is a matter of respect,but it has another effect;it excitement in Rome. J. Levada, head of the JOHN THAVIS Vatican observers, especially Congregation for the Doctrine of a.makes us aware of our creation by God. journalists, tend to get overagitated the Faith, is considered a Pope b.governs our use of speech in sacred matters. when it comes to new cardinals. Benedict appointee in this “likely c.avoids putting to much emphasis on material goods. Since last summer, there have been cardinal” list. From the archdioceses around at least three false alarms about Archbishop Levada is one of the world, potential cardinals 3. The catechism notes that to honor God’s name one should not use it except to impending consistories. three Roman Curia officials virtu- include Archbishop Guadencio a.bless, praise, and glorify his name. The current rumor is that the ally certain to be named cardinal. Rosales of Manila, Philippines; b, use it for white magic. pope is preparing to name new The others are Slovenian Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of c.find a rhyme. cardinals in late February and Archbishop Franc Rode, head of Dublin, Ireland; French invest them in late March. Holding the Congregation for Institutes of Archbishops Andre Vingt-Trois of a consistory during Lent would be Consecrated Life and Societies of Paris and Jean-Pierre Ricard of 4.The catechism also says that the faithful should confess the faith unusual but not without precedent; Apostolic Life, and Italian Bordeaux; Archbishop Carlo a.when there are non-Catholics present. Pope John XXIII did so twice in Archbishop Agostino Vallini, head Caffarra of Bologna, Italy; b.without giving way to fear. the 1960s. of the Supreme Court of the Archbishop Sean P. O’Malley of c.when it is okay with their employer. The appointment of new cardi- Apostolic Signature, the Vatican’s Boston; Archbishop Joseph Zen nals is seen as a leading indicator highest tribunal. Ze-kiun of Hong Kong; 5.By extension,the prohibition of abusing the name of God extends to these: of any papacy, but it’s important to Other Roman Curia possibili- Archbishop Joseph Ngo Quang a.animals as they are part of creation remember that, whenever Pope ties include German Archbishop Kiet of Hanoi, Vietnam; b.the names of humans as thy are made in the image of God Benedict announces his choices, it Paul Cordes, head of the Pontifical Archbishop Raphael Ndingi c.the Virgin Mary and all the saints. will be a list that he has inherited Council Cor Unum; U.S. Mwana’a Nzeki of Nairobi, in large part from his predecessor. Archbishop John P. Foley, head of Kenya; and Spanish Archbishop Of the 20 or so prelates most the Pontifical Council for Social Antonio Canizares Llovera of 6.The catechism cautions that oaths and promises made in God’s name must be ful- frequently mentioned as likely car- Communications; and Polish Toledo. filled,because to fail to do so implies God is: dinal appointees, all but two were Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, head Others occasionally mentioned a.divine b.triune c.a liar put in line for the red hat by Pope of the Pontifical Council for the John Paul II. One of those two is Laity. LETTER, PAGE 18 7.Not surprisingly,the catechism prohibits speaking against God,specifically a.irony b.larceny c.blasphemy

8.The second commandment condemns the use of God’s name for purposes of Readings look ahead to Lent a.magic b.prayer c.liturgy ing their lives. To understate the situation, they all were not entirely Reflection 9.The catechism notes that this commandment prohibits false oaths.What are these? true to the Gospel. On Wednesday, the church will a.swearing “God is my witness”to something you know to be THE At times, St. Paul scolds. call us to observe Ash Wednesday, untrue Overall, his communications are and on that day we will begin b.swearing “God is my witness”to something you know to be true SUNDAY filled with encouragement and Lent. In these readings, the church c.swearing “God is my witness”to something you believe to be challenge. Such is the case in this looks ahead to Ash Wednesday true GOSPEL reading. He reminds the and to Lent. Corinthians of God’s great love. It It calls us to remember that we MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION is an active love. God gave Christ 10.The prohibition against perjury also extends to forbidding a Christian to do this: need God. a.pledging oneself by oath to commit an evil deed to fallen humanity to teach, to Bedeviling human existence at redeem and to bring true life. any time and in every place, for b.pledging oneself by oath to commit any deed St. Mark’s Gospel is the source every person, are sin and the con- c.pledging oneself by oath to commit a good deed for free Eighth Sunday in of the last reading. fusion that is part of being human. It is yet another argument Compounding the situation are the 11.Jesus even taught that specific oaths should not be necessary if people understand Ordinary Time between Pharisees and Jesus. The effects of original sin. This first sin that their word should always be true.What scriptural phrase sums this up? Mk 2:18-22. Pharisees have acquired the repu- forever weakened and blinded a.He who lies by the oath dies by the oath. tation over the years of being hyp- humans. b.Let what you say be simply yes or no. roviding this weekend’s first ocritical and insincere, even as The second reading illustrates c.Evil be to him who evil thinks. reading is the Book of they demand absolute conformity how inclined we are to sin. PHosea. It is not a long book with the Torah, as they read the We need Jesus. As implied by of prophecy, nor is it often used in Torah. Mark in this reading, Jesus is God. 12.Yet the church has interpreted this as permitting oaths in special circumstances the liturgy. Indeed, the English language He speaks with divine, not earthly, such as The book is about Hosea. His contains a word, “pharisaical,” to authority and knowledge. a.when placing or accepting bets. father’s name is given, but no illustrate insincerity and duplicity. However, God does not burst b.when testifying in court. other details of his background are Most probably, not all Pharisees into our lives as a conqueror c.when administering truth serum to reluctant confessors. offered. It is noted that his wife were hypocrites. They rather were would come. We must seek God. was Gomer, the daughter of intensely committed to their religion, We must go into the silence and 13.Because names relate positively or negatively to God,Christians are prohibited Dibliam. They had at least one as they perceived their religion. starkness of our desert to realize child, a son, who was Jezreel. In this perception, they saw vio- from giving names in baptism to their children,which are why we need God, and there to a.longer than God’s name. In this reading, God speaks in lations of the Law of Moses. They commit ourselves to seek God. If the first person, through Hosea. judged the disciples of Jesus as we so commit, God will await us. b.the name of a saint. God says that the Chosen People loose in observing the law. c.foreign to Christian sentiment. will be led into the desert. There in Whereas, to the contrary, the fol- the starkness and silence, the peo- lowers of John the Baptist were as 14.In baptism,the name of God is invoked in this specific formula — “In the name of ple will return to faithfulness. They precise regarding the law as were READINGS the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.”What happens if this formula again will realize that God once the Pharisees themselves. Eighth week of Ordinary Time is deviated from too far? led them from slavery in Egypt to Trailing off into this dispute Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9 Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, a.The sacrament signs the child to Satan. freedom in their own land. always is a temptation. Mark pres- 9-10 Mk 10:17-27 They will turn to right and to b.The sacrament is invalid and must be performed properly. ents the quarrel vividly. However, Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16 Ps 98:1-4 justice. They will love mercy. c.Nothing, any wording will suffice provided the child is raised the lesson is that even the most Mk 10:28-31 Their bond with God will be so determined, or devout, can be con- Catholic. Wednesday: Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12- intimate and firm that it is likened fused. After all, any human is sub- 18 Ps 51:3-6a,12-14,17 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 to an espousal. ject to confusion. 15.In terminology more familiar to Eastern Catholics and Orthodox,the catechism Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Paul’s Second Letter to the Jesus enters the picture as firm- states that the name is Corinthians supplies the next reading. Thursday: Dt 30:15-20 Ps 1:1-4, 6 ly grasping the situation. a.the icon of the person. Any reading of the two epistles Lk 9:22-25 Furthermore, Jesus defines the b.the sign of wisdom (Sophia) of the Christian to the Christians of Corinth imme- Law of Moses. In this, Jesus Friday: Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-6a, 18-19 c.a catholikos or universal sign of Christian life diately gives the image of Paul’s showed a divine identity. The law Mt 9:14-15 anxiety, and at times his disap- ultimately was not the Law of Saturday: Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk pointment, as he considers how Moses, but God’s law. Jesus 5:27-32 ANSWERS: these Corinthian Christians are liv- authoritatively interpreted the law. 1.c, 2.b, 3.a, 4.b, 5.c, 6.c, 7.c, 8.a, 9.a, 10.a, 11.b, 12.b, 13.c, 14.b, 15.a 18 COMMENTARY FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Most effective form of evangelization is to live faith in its fullness

Question:How do I help my non-believ- praying” — is actually one of the from his table to the starving beg- but he gave up his fortune and ing spouse and older daughter come most ancient postures for prayer, gar. So after death, Lazarus ends took the vow of poverty. St. know,love,and serve God? N.O,Osceola shared with our Jewish brothers THAT’S up in heavenly comfort and Dives Charles Borromeo’s mother was and sisters. is tormented in the underworld. from the wealthy Medici family St Francis of Assisi is purport- Some of the earliest Christian A GOOD In contrast to the wealthy Dives, who were patrons of the arts in ed to have said, “Preach the iconography portrays believers there is the wealthy Zacchaeus, a Italy. But Charles used his own Gospel, and when necessary, use standing and praying with hands tax collector, who reforms his life fortune to establish seminaries, words.” The most effective form raised in that position. Origen (+ QUESTION and gives back many times over schools, and hospitals. St. of evangelization is simply to live AD 254) called it the “preferred” what he stole from the poor. Elizabeth of Hungary lived in the faith in its fullness and be way of praying, symbolizing the The proper handling of wealth three different castles, but she reg- joyful in doing so; that disposi- lifting of our soul heavenward; St is seen in the lives of the saints ularly came down the mountain to tion is by its very nature inviting Augustine (+ AD 430) saw this Can a wealthy person make it to heav- who had access to wealth. In the feed the poor. In the United States, and persuasive. Dour attitudes posture as symbolizing the Lord’s en? J.S.,Fort Wayne Old Testament, Abraham, the Blessed Katherine Drexel inherited and negativity achieve the oppo- gift of himself on the cross, and founder of the Jewish religion and a great fortune and she used it to Yes, a wealthy person can make site effect. The more you nag as a physical reminder that our father in the faith, was proba- dedicate her life to helping the it to heaven, because God wants your family members, the more Christians are to imitate that sav- bly a wealthy man. When blacks and the American Indians all people to be saved, and the likely you are to drive them the ing act by charity toward others. Abraham, originally from Ur in whom she felt were most in need. Catholic Church has canonized opposite direction; I know several Far from being a “new” posture, Iraq, went to Haran in Syria (now many wealthy people as saints. people who have, by their pushy, it’s actually quite ancient and in eastern Turkey), God called him In the New Testament, Jesus judgmental attitude, actually driv- venerable. to set out for the land of Canaan Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- does speak about wealth. Jesus en members of their family from (Israel). Abraham took his wife tions from readers to pose to graphically says “it is easier for a the church. Remember that faith Sarai, his brother’s son Lot, all the Father Richard Hire, Father Question:How long is Jesus with you camel to pass through a needle’s is ultimately a divine gift: we possessions they had accumulated, Michael Heintz, Father Mark after you receive Communion? eye than for a rich man to enter the can’t give it, God does. Live the and the persons they had acquired Gurtner and the Liturgical Anonymous,Fort Wayne kingdom of God.” This statement faith in its fullness and let him do in Haran. These “persons” were Commission of the Office of can be seen as normal near Eastern the rest. As long as we remain in the the slaves and retainers that Worship. Please e-mail your hyperbole or exaggeration to make state of grace, we share commun- formed the social aggregate under questions to [email protected] a point in the ancient hearing cul- Question:Why do people raise their ion with Jesus Christ. We renew the leadership of Abraham. The fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s ture, where people, who could not hands during the Our Father? How did and deepen that communion each Bible mentions that Abraham had Catholic, That’s A Good read or write, had to listen to a time we communicate worthily. It at least 318 retainers or people Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort that get started? Anonymous,Fort speaker to grasp the idea. is probably not advisable to seek working for him. Although this Wayne, IN 46856. Please Wayne Jesus shows the danger of to “quantify” grace or to measure wandering nomad Abraham had include your name and city and wealth in his parable of Dives the The posture of standing with matters of the spirit using cate- many workers and flocks, he dedi- an e-mail address or telephone rich man and Lazarus the beggar. hands slightly raised — called the gories drawn from math or the cated his life to following God. number that we can contact you Dives keeps all his wealth for him- “orans” position from the Latin natural sciences. St. Francis of Assisi was born if necessary. Anonymity will be self and does not offer a scrap meaning literally, “one who is into a financially well-off family, preserved upon request. The Alito apologies SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten ith Justice Samuel A. Church, is an offense against Alito, Jr., safely and, I both justice and charity, because Gospel for February 26, 2006 Wtrust, happily, seated on false statements that harm the THE Mark 2:18-22 the United States Supreme Court, good name and reputation of oth- apologies are in order — as they ers give rise to false judgments CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading frequently are after these judicial about them. Perhaps the good cit- for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: a confirmation brawls. izens of Massachusetts owe the DIFFERENCE question about old ways and new ways. The words can The first apology is due to the rest of us an apology for return- be found in all directions in the puzzle. framers of the Constitution, who ing to the Senate a blustering GEORGE WEIGEL never intended the federal judici- bully who is dishonest in a par- PHARISEES PEOPLE CAME DO NOT FAST ary to assume the dominant role ticularly odious way? WEDDING GUESTS FAST it now plays in our public life, I don’t know whether one can Years ago, the United States BRIDEGROOM AS LONG CANNOT and who could not have imagined apologize to the truth, but the Conference of Catholic Bishops TAKEN THAT DAY SEWS that confirmation hearings for a truth, as usual, took a beating in wisely decided not to take posi- PIECE UNSHRUNK PULLS AWAY Supreme Court nominee would the Alito hearings. There were tions on judicial nominations. Yet THE OLD WORSE NEW WINE become the most bitterly contest- serious questions to be explored when professed Catholics are OLD WINESKINS OTHERWISE ed exercises in American politics. with the nominee: the reach of systematically misrepresenting The court itself is the chief presidential power in the distinc- the truth in the matter of the culprit here, for the most fevered tive kind of war in which we find inalienable right to life — a OLD/NEW issues of our public life should ourselves; the importance and grave civil rights issue the bish- not be decided (often peremptori- limits of court precedent; the ops have addressed in a clear, EFASTHATDAYX ly) by judges; they should be constitutional grounds for think- non-partisan, and non-sectarian JMCSEES I RAHP decided by the people through ing through the church-state and way — is there nothing to be said their duly-elected representatives. affirmative actions issues on by the church’s leaders? As Jody EOAWTNEWWI NE If the Roberts Court tempers the which the vote of Justice Sandra Bottum has pointed out in a SONCH I TAKEND judicial overreach of the past five Day O’Connor, whom Alito was provocative article in the Weekly IRNSEWSAWLUO or six decades, it will do a signal nominated to replace, was often Standard, Catholic ideas and service to the republic. decisive (if according to reason- Catholic “language” (especially WGODO L F S O E N N The second apology is due to ing that often defied logic). Some the language of natural law) now RETLLWPLRCSO Justice Alito. That a man of of this was explored during the play an enormous role in shaping EDDUDKPOSEHT transparent integrity and compe- hearings, to be sure. Underneath our public life — but because of tence should be subjected to scur- the verbiage, though, it quickly Catholic activists, intellectuals, HIPDFDONEIRF rilous innuendo about his probity became clear that the real issues jurists, and (some) politicians TROP I GBGWPUA and his skill is bad enough, not were abortion, presidential (like convert Sen. Sam least when such groundless sug- power, abortion, abortion and Brownback), not because of OBNWI NESK I NS gestions come for the senior sen- abortion (as columnist Mark effective work by the institutional DSTSEUGDJKKT ator from Massachusetts, who Steyn neatly put it). church. If apologies are not due seemingly cannot enunciate a And here, again, some of the here, perhaps examinations of © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications coherent, grammatically correct most vigorous defense of Roe v. conscience are. English sentence without reading Wade and its open-ended abor- The next Supreme Court nom- from a staff-written cue card. But tion license came from senators inee will mark the so-called tip- then Sen. Edward Kennedy out- who are Catholics: Kennedy, ping-point. Expect that nomina- doubt realizes that putting a per- did himself with this charge, the Durbin of Illinois, Biden of tion battle to be even more grisly sonal stamp on the College of week before the Senate vote: Delaware, Leahy of Vermont. Yet than this one, with even more LETTER Cardinals is a long process. “Judge Alito does not share the another senator who is a apologies required afterwards. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 During his 26-year papacy, Pope values of equality and justice that Catholic, John Kerry (D-Davos John Paul called nine consistories make this country strong.” and Massachusetts) led the in the cardinal sweepstakes are to create 231 cardinals; in the end, That is a lie. To be precise, it’s charge to filibuster the Alito archbishops from Monterrey, he had named all but two of the that form of lie known as calum- nomination — a gambit in which George Weigel is a senior fellow of Mexico; Dakar, Senegal; Brasilia, 115 cardinals who elected his suc- ny, which, according to the he was supported by numerous the Ethics and Public Policy Brazil; and Barcelona, Spain. cessor. Catechism of the Catholic other Catholics in the Senate. Center in Washington, D.C. As he looks ahead, the pope no FEBRUARY 26, 2006 COMMENTARY 19 Babies in test tubes — the church’s stance hen I give talks about in vitro fertilization (IVF), I adultery, premarital sex, IVF or cloning. They should be usually ask my audience the following question: brought into the world only within that intimate love-giving W“How many of you know a baby born by IVF, or moment of the marital embrace. know a couple who has tried to get pregnant this way?” Children are entitled to come into being as the fruit of a MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS Usually about half the hands in the room go up. Then I ask singular parental love that is uniquely manifested in the BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK them to raise their hands if the couple was Catholic. spousal moment of bodily surrender to each other. Through Virtually all the same hands go up a second time. the incredibly rich language of the parents’ bodies, through I have the sense that Catholics are making use of IVF at their body to body contact, the new body of their child is about the same rate as non-Catholics, and that most of them engendered. In their one-flesh union, they enflesh new life. man may be expected to go into a back room with sala- are only vaguely aware of the church’s position on making That intimate bodily embrace is a sacred action that only cious magazines and videos to “provide a sample”? Can test tube babies. spouses may share, and it represents the unique and privi- we really say that IVF embodies spousal love in an When asked why IVF might be immoral, people will leged locus, by God’s design, in which human love is trans- authentic and exclusive way when a lab technician ends usually mention the extra embryos that are frozen or dis- lated into new life. up being the causal agent of the pregnancy, instead of the carded. Such embryos are certainly a serious concern, but IVF violates this design by replacing that love-giving act spouses themselves through a sacred act proper to their they are not the primary reason the church insists the proce- with an act of production, whereby we manufacture our own married love? By any stretch, can we honestly believe that dure is immoral. children in petri dishes and test tubes, as if they were prod- IVF is faithful to God’s design for marriage? Even if IVF were done without making any extra ucts or objects to be manhandled at will. In this way, IVF We sometimes tend to brush the ungainly and unsightly embryos at all, this way of making babies would still be incidentalizes and adulterates sex, reducing it to another parts of the procedure under the rug and instead try to morally objectionable, because the procedure strikes at the arena for manipulation according to our own desires. When focus on the result, the baby, so as to mitigate the disturb- very core and meaning of marital sexuality. It substitutes an we take this immoral step, others quickly follow, including ing reality of what we are really engaging in. Some cou- act of laboratory manipulation for an act of bodily union the freezing or even the discarding of our own children, as if ples also may rest their approval for IVF on a perfunctory between spouses. It turns procreation into production. IVF is they were a form of medical waste. assumption, namely: “We have a right to a child when we really the flip-side of contraception: rather than trying to By making test tube babies, we first violate the sacred get married, so any means, even IVF, should be okay.” have sex without babies, we try to have babies without sex. human act by which we hand on life. It is then but a short But the deeper truth is that we never have a right to a Because many Americans have come to view sex largely step to go further and violate the very life itself that we pro- baby. A child is not our property or our possession. Rather, in terms of recreation, ignoring its procreative orientation, duce in the laboratory. a child is a gift, one we hope God will send us, one we they have lost touch with the grave violations that occur stand ready and eager to receive, but certainly not an enti- both in contraceptive sex and in making babies in test tubes. New life, fruit of married love tlement or a right for us. When we marry, we properly Clearly, the moral violations that occur in IVF do not have a right to those beautiful, life-giving acts we call reflect upon the child, who is innocent. It is not the baby’s Is it not reasonable and right to insist, as the church does, marital acts, which open us up to the mysterious divine fault in any way. The child has no control over how he or she that new human life should be the fruit of married love, car- spark at the heart of human love. Those remarkable mari- got here. Regardless of how a baby comes into the world, ried out through bodily self-giving between spouses, this act tal acts are the only human acts appropriately ordered to whether by IVF, whether by adultery, by premarital sex or which allows each partner to enrich the other with the total engendering the incredible gift of new human life. even by cloning, that baby is always a gift and a blessing. gift of himself or herself? The marital act embodies spousal The problem with IVF is not with the child, but with a love directly, exclusively and authentically. Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neu- decision made by the parents concerning how to pursue the Can we say the same for IVF, where the woman upsets roscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at satisfaction of their own desire for a child. In other words, her delicate hormonal cycles and subjects herself to repeti- Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, Mass. babies, even when very much desired, should not be brought tive injections with powerful drugs to make her body pro- and serves as the director of education at The National into the world by making use of disordered means such as duce unnaturally large numbers of eggs, and where the Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. Christian stewardship — Immigration reform: Why by God’s grace the church is a voice on issue s Catholics, we hold the BY GLENN TEBBE inherent in the human condition; responsibility to promote these are natural rights, which Aa Christian lifestyle. That extend beyond all national bound- lifestyle is lived one day at a STEWARDSHIP – A WAY OF LIFE The U.S. bishops never seem to aries. All immigrants, legal and time, and our actions influence miss a beat when it comes to HARRY VERHILEY illegal, have natural rights from both the Christians and non- upholding the sanctity of human their inherent dignity as persons, Christians alike. The reason why life — in all its forms. Whether it each created in the image of God. we sometimes fail with this is protecting the elderly or handi- — “Gaudium et Spes.” endeavor is because we think too kingdom and all that we need grow in likeness to Christ, by liv- capped from assisted suicide, the In responding to legislation, the much of ourselves and too little will be given to us, and so much ing Christ-centered days, daily. unborn from chemical or surgical church begins from a moral per- of Christ. more. Even experiences that do not abortion, or the incarcerated on spective and evaluates topics and We, too often, ask — what’s To live this way of life is diffi- appear Christ-related, such as death row from execution, the laws in light of sacred Scripture, in it for me? Or, how little can I cult. Truly, it is impossible if we doing our best to put up with the church, like Jesus, is very pro- the teaching of Jesus Christ and do and still be a Catholic? The try it on our own. Only by God’s struggles of the day, small irrita- human being. So it is not surpris- principles derived from its experi- focal point of these questions is grace can we be good Christian tions, annoyances, inconvenience, ing that the U.S. bishops have ence of trying to live and apply on the self. Instead of starting stewards. For us to live God’s interruptions, aches and pains, launched a campaign to protect those teachings for many cen- with the self, the focal point way of life, we must unite with there are many undetected oppor- another group of human beings turies. The church responds to should be on Christ. If we start him. This means we must recog- tunities to grow closer to Christ who are in danger of being dehu- immigrants not from their legal with Christ, recognizing his self- nize that God is the giver and we and his suffering. The fact is that manized — immigrants. status but from the dictates of our lessness, we now ask — how can are the receiver. God’s grace is we must obey in little offerings, A major concern of the Indiana belief and tradition. I unite with him? What more can given to us freely; it is an unex- day by day, before we are able to Catholic Conference during the In responding to immigrants, I do? Or, how much more can I pected gift, and it helps us to live obey in big offerings. Our obedi- 2006 Indiana General Assembly the church is following God’s law give? on God’s level, not that we are ence unites us with Christ has been the status and circum- and dealing with reality. Millions This is a different approach to equal to God, but rather we live because Christ was obedient to stance of immigrants, both legal of immigrants are in the U.S. seek- life compared with what we have God’s life because we possess his our heavenly Father, even obedi- and illegal or who are sometimes ing only to care for their family learned from the world. The Spirit. ent to death. called “undocumented.” And while and children. Some are refugees world’s teachings infer that our The entire collection of books Obedience to death seems the image is often those from Latin fleeing persecution and seeking to life experiences must equate to in the Bible express God’s grace extreme, yet John Paul II said America, there are immigrants have family reunited. In addition, equality, that is, that life’s give to humanity — it is all that God that Jesus is the norm of from throughout the world who others who are here legally and take must be evenly bal- wants to give us. It is one long Christianity, not the extreme, but come seeking to provide a living encounter obstacles, unworkable anced. Or, as commonly love story of God pursuing the norm. Therefore, we should for themselves and their families. rules and requirements just to be expressed in our culture, the humanity, constantly making strive for Jesus’ level of selfless- The church respects the right of reunited with family members. scales should tip in our direction efforts to draw us closer to him. ness, compassion, service and nations to control its borders and U.S. immigration laws are in — so we get all the gusto we can It is a story of a generous giver sacrifice. This is the norm of to enact laws in the best interest of need of reform. By encouraging out of life; which supposes that and generations of children (who Christianity; this is not some rad- its citizens. The church does not immigration reforms to protect we should get a lot and give lit- respond differently to the gen- ical craziness; rather it is a day- encourage illegal immigration and the immigrants, the church is tle. erosity of the giver). How has our to-day way of life. It is his way; urges leaders of all countries to supporting and promoting The Christian way of life is generation responded to God’s and within the core of our true establish policies and practices that Catholic values such as family, not a lifestyle that allows us to generosity? How will our genera- being to respond to his command, will respect the human needs and marriage and human work. grab at whatever we can possess. tion compare with others? “Follow me.” The command of common good for all God’s peo- It is one that sees God as the How should we respond to Jesus is in a sense a challenge for ple. The church respects the legiti- source of all that we need, so God’s generosity? Mother Teresa us to “go for it” — live selflessly, mate need for the state to have rea- whatever comes our way is a gift said we should do ordinary acts and he promises us that it is all sonable requirements for citizen- Glenn Tebbe is the executive direc- from God. God knows our needs; with extraordinary love. By sim- worth it ... forever. ship and its privileges. Yet the tor for the Indiana Catholic and we are told to seek first his ple ordinary means, Christians church teaches that some rights are Conference. 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006

CYO TO OFFER WRESTLING CAMP AT BISHOP LUERS Bishop Luers High School will have CYO wrestling mini- camps. Grades 1-4 will run from Feb. 27-March 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. Grades 5-8 will meet from Feb. 27- March 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per wrestler, and campers need to bring gym shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. For information or to obtain a permission slip, contact A. J. Kalver at (260) 456-1261. Kalver stresses that wrestling is a great sport that teaches discipline and sportsmanship. He adds that Sports wrestling requires discipline, hard work and humility in victory or defeat. — MC Great players on and off the court

Benoit beat St. Louis-St. Rose in The team finished 4-2 in their BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN the opening game and will face league and hopes to get another Queen of Angels in the “Blue shot at St. Therese in the CYO FORT WAYNE — Ask Paul league” semifinals (on Tuesday tournament. Gerardot what he stresses most night, Feb. 21) whom they lost to when he coaches basketball, and by just one point during the regu- St. Joseph HC boys he’ll tell you it’s not just how to lar season. play the game. Gerardot coaches A former CYO player himself, the Benoit Academy seventh and Benoit girls Hessen Cassel Squires’ head coach eighth grade boys Phoenix and Jim Knapke can clearly remember checks his players’ grades each Although they are small in playing on Sunday afternoons at week to make sure they are in numbers bringing up fifth graders the Central Catholic gym. good standing in the classroom. and even a fourth grader to make a In his rookie season as coach, He says attitudes and academ- team, the Phoenix girls from Knapke led his sixth-grade son, ics come first. For 16 years now, Benoit Academy have had a great James, seven seventh graders and Gerardot has tried to instill life les- season. This young group only had two eighth graders to a fourth sons through the game of basket- two players with any prior basket- place finish in the blue league this MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ball. Gerardot played CYO ball experience. year. The Squires were a very Coach Gerardot with his Benoit Academy team watching intently from (Catholic Youth Organization) bas- “We had to start from square young team with little experience. the sidelines during a CYO tournament game. ketball himself and enjoys “being one,” said assistant coach Milton “We focused on the fundamen- with the kids and giving back to Mingo. Mingo has over 20 years tals: ball handling, man-to-man the program that gave so much to of coaching experience and even defense and are looking forward to him.” coached head coach, Juan a much improved team next sea- He says that is true of many of Gorman, in high school track. “I son,” said Knapke. the CYO coaches. just came in to help Juan out. “This was a great group of The Phoenix finished 6-2 in We’ve had a lot of fun this season kids,” he added. CYO play this season and 14-4 and every one of these girls has The Squires lost in the first overall. “We concentrated on fun- worked very hard,” said Mingo. round of tournament play to the damental teamwork and sports- Mingo said he may be “a little Rams from Huntington Catholic at manship above all,” said Gerardot. biased,” but feels Gorman’s St. Charles last week. The assistant “Morgan, Elijah, Courtney and all daughter, Lacia, just a seventh coaches for Hessen Cassel were of our eighth graders really grader, “may be one of the best Tony Wyss, Phil Harris and Doyle stepped up to a leadership role,” girls in the league.” Hartman. he added. Mingo added, “Lacia’s a real All CYO tournament play player, something special ... keep began last week at St. Charles. your eye on her.”

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend MICHELLE CASTLEMAN which is composed of The St. Louis-St. Rose Twins took the small school boys fifth and sixth grade tournament at St. Aloysius, Yoder, recently. In the photo are the Four High Schools - Forty Elementary Schools following team members: front row, from left, fifth graders Zach and over 13,000 students Castleman, Conner Sheehan, Nicholas Platter; and back row, standing, seeks applicants for the position of sixth graders Alex Emenhiser, Mitch Castleman, Colin Stuerzenberger, Austin Hammon and coach Corey Sheehan. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Fort Wayne, Indiana Position to begin July 1, 2006 PROVENA Necessary qualifications include: Sacred Heart Home

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lected 14 for St. Jude. BY ELMER J. DANCH Christ the King beat Holy Final division and league Cross, 47-26, as Adam Dyczko overall standings: SOUTH BEND — The Inter-City picked up 14, Cole Krugger Catholic League (ICCL) crowned picked up 10 and Tyler Bliha St. John Bosco (East) Division three division champions and a picked up 10 points for the win- TEAM DIVISION OVERALL co-champion as it wound up its ners. Adam Kovacs had 10 points St. Thomas 6-0 7-3 60th regular season and will now for Holy Cross. St. Joseph (SB) 4-2 5-5 leap into its post season tourna- Corpus Christi dropped from St. Matthew 1-5 2-8 PROVIDED BY HOLY CROSS COLLEGE ment this weekend. the unbeaten ranks by losing to St. Anthony 1-5 2-8 Freshman David Wilkerson begins a new tradition for the Saints athlet- St. Thomas of Elkhart bagged Holy Family, 41-34. ics program and Holy Cross College. Garbed in a costume made by his the John Bosco East Division Chris Bakos led the Holy St. John Bosco (West) Division mother, Wilkerson cheers the Saints as their first mascot at every home Corpus Christi 5-1 9-1 with a perfect division record. St. Family uprising with 13 points, game. Bavo of Mishawaka nailed down and Alex Kish had 10 points. Holy Family 4-2 8-2 the Martin De Porres East In other contests, St. Joseph of Christ the King 3-3 7-3 Division also with a 6-0 mark. Mishawaka easily won over St. Holy Cross 0-6 0-10 Corpus Christi won the John Pius of Granger, 31-18. St. Bosco West Division with a 5-1 Joseph of South Bend put on a St. Martin De Porres (East) Division record. St. Jude and St. John the fourth quarter rush to down St. St. Bavo 6-0 8-2 Holy Cross College cheering Baptist shared the Martin De Anthony, 46-35. Collin Rahrid St. Joseph (Mish.) 4-2 5-5 Porres West Division with identi- was high point man with 15 for St. Pius 2-4 3-7 about its first mascot cal 5-1 records. St. Anthony. St. Monica 0-6 1-9 St. Bavo rolled over St. Three games wound up the NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross then because he said that.” Monica, 40-17, with Jordan junior varsity or Colors Division. St. Martin De Porres (West) Division College athletes have been That night at the game, Milligan popping in 11 points to Christ the King White defeated St. Jude 5-1 9-1 known as the Saints for years Wilkerson was cheering loud and lead the victors. St. Joseph, South Bend, Blue, 24- St. John the Baptist 5-1 9-1 now, but this is the first year proud, and Dr. Tina Holland, the St. Jude defeated St. Adalbert, 28. St. Anthony Maroon won St. Michael 2-4 5-5 there’s an actual Saint. vice president for student affairs, 58-16, as Chris Dowling looped over St. Jude Green, 41-26. St. Adalbert 0-6 0-10 David Wilkerson was in couldn’t help but notice. The fol- in 16 points while St. John the Christ the King Blue nipped St. English class one day when some lowing Monday, she asked Baptist downed St. Michael of Matthew Black, 41-36, in over- members of the college’s club Wilkerson to be the college’s first Plymouth, 40-28, to share the time. basketball team got up to leave official mascot. division title. Alex Bauters col- for the game. Wilkerson wasn’t And now, armed with a lot of planning on going, thanks to two spirit and a Saint costume made big papers due the next day, but by his mother, Wilkerson cheers that was soon to change. on the Saints at every home Wilkerson says, “One of the game. Saint Joseph’s and Luers square off for girls semi state players, Brandon Beck, told me He says he loves the job, and that the team lacked a ‘superfan,’ he’s really excited for the future and from my experience in high of the Saints athletics program basketball title after four-year hiatus school, that was an insult to me, and opportunities it will bring because I always was like a Holy Cross College. BY ELMER J. DANCH ‘superfan.’ So I just had to go

SOUTH BEND — The defend- ing Indiana state champion Class 3-A Saint Joseph’s High School girls basketball team and Bishop Luers of Fort Wayne will square off Saturday, Feb. 25, at North Side Gymnasium in Elkhart at 3 p.m. for the semi state title. The Champion a winner earns the right to be among the final four a week later at Indianapolis. Brighter Future. An unofficial sidelight to this tussle will also be the girls high school championship of the dio- Children in our community cese. Both have sparkling records deserve the chance to of 22-2 for the Saint Joseph’s Lady Indians and 22-4 for the belong to a loving home. Bishop Luers Lady Knights. The talented Lady Indians For details about romped over Benton Central to becoming a foster parent, win the Lake Central Regional at join The Villages for Monticello, 67-46. It was their an information night fourth straight regional champi- JOE WISNIEWSKI onship. The Saint Joseph’s girls basketball team gather for some last-minute Thursday, March 16, Meanwhile, the strong defense pointers at a recent game. 6:30 p.m., at 2250 and 47 percent shooting of Lake Ave, Suite 160 in Bishop Luers’ Lady Knights who simply had a determination Saint Joseph’s never trailed, lead- Fort Wayne. pumped them to a 39-22 victory in their hearts to win. ing 16-14, 35-28 and 52-39. over Northwood in the Peru “We had two long spurts in At Peru, Bishop Luers sky- For more information, call Regional final. the game in which Deborah rocketed into an eight-point lead 800-831-4154 or visit The semi state final will be Wilson, Melissa Lechlitner, before Northwood had a shot at the second meeting between Sydney Smallbone and Becky the basket. Amanda Pedro turned www.villageskids.org. these two teams. Only four years Newsome came through when we in a 16-point performance to the ago, Bishop Luers nipped Saint needed the points,” said Knights. Markee Martin, her Joseph’s in the final at Warsaw. Megyese. teammate, was outstanding on Coach Mike Megyese of Saint Lechlitner popped in 21 points defense and picked up six points. Joseph’s credited “the fine team- to lead the attack, Wilson 16, Luers led at the end of each work of every one of our players Smallbone 12 and Newsome 10. period, 13-6, 21-17 and 29-24. 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 26, 2006 Book written by Pope May We Benedict before elected Recommend . . . offers gems

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ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS 1857 2007 SESQUICENTENNIAL BY MARK WEBER THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND St. Patrick, Ligonier, Est. 1860 ineteen centuries after Christ was born in a F. Noll was stable, he was present and worshiped as the the nonresi- NBlessed Sacrament in another stable in dent pastor Ligonier. and arrived “The stable” is a term affectionately used for a by train, former carriage house and barn, which was one of since he also the houses of worship that has served the Catholics served of Ligonier and still comes up in conversation Kendallville among senior parishioners. and Albion. When St. Patrick was founded under the direc- After tion of Bishop Henry Luers, services were held for Father Noll about seven families in the home of Henry Zonker became bishop, he arranged for the missionary and then in a log-cabin-type church on Martin Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate (OMI) to reside Street, where in winter, parishioners were warmed in Ligonier and to hold services in Albion and by a pot belly stove. Depending upon the weather, Wawasee. The Oblates remained until 1969 when folks arrived on foot, on horseback, or in buggies, St. Patrick came under the care of diocesan priests. wagons and sleighs. Going to Mass called for plan- In 1967, the congregation moved across the ning and effort with no guarantee that a priest street to a new church dedicated by Bishop Leo would be present; once or twice a month was a Pursely, and “the stable,” now vacant, was convert- good average. ed to a rectory, parish offices and classrooms. By 1899, St. Patrick had 21 families. Father John In 2001, a residence at 403 Ravine Park Dr. was purchased to serve as a rectory, and the priests’ for- mer living quarters were redesigned to serve as meeting rooms. It is a busy place, where 31 cate- chists offer religious education classes six days each week. Hispanic families now predominate at St. Patrick and preschoolers enrolled in the Good Shepherd Program are taught in Spanish and Masses are offered in English and Spanish. MARK WEBER When the diocese celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2007, St. Patrick of Ligonier will lack only three The bell tower at St. Patrick contains a bell from the for- years of being a charter parish. Now, as it reaches mer Little Flower Church on the shores of Lake Wawasee its peak enrollment, one can only wonder what lies ahead for the little church on the hill. where some parishioners arrived by boat. At left is St. Patrick Church dedicated in 1967 by Bishop Leo Pursley.

St. John the Baptist, New Haven, Est. 1860 lthough the faith first came to the Fort Wayne-New Haven area in the early 1600s Awhen French priests, Franciscans and Jesuits worked among the Miami Indians and Father Jacques Marquette founded a Catholic mission on the Maumee River in 1672, the first missionary work of record began on April 16, 1840, when Father Julian Benoit arrived in Fort Wayne and established an organized outreach to New Haven, Besancon, Hessen Cassel and other towns surround- ing Fort Wayne. His followers continued to serve New Haven Catholics, and records show that early in 1858, Father Alexisus Botti held services alter- nately for 10 families in the home of Nicholas Schuchmann and in a dry goods store owned by ized in 1940 has a present membership of 249 who Buiter and Schnelker. take a hands-on approach to parish maintenance; The cornerstone for the first of three St. John the they have installed drywall, painted the church inte- Baptist churches was laid by Bishop Henry Luers in rior, repaired kneelers, built cabinets, installed a October 1860. The parish consisted of 23 families baptistry, built a kitchen, cut down trees and are and 120 members. preparing to landscape a full city block where hous- Over the years, St. John has experienced fire, es once stood. flood and total St. John’s first school opened in 1864 with one rebuilding of male teacher. Today it has 370 students enrolled in its attractive pre-kindergarten through eighth grade who prepare campus. The liturgies, hold food drives and visit nursing homes. present church The Rosary Sodality, also chartered in 1940 was dedicated serves funeral dinners, launders altar linens and is by Bishop Leo always on hand for special assignments. It is this Pursley on group in particular that exemplifies the prevailing April 27, 1975. characteristic of St. John the Baptist Parish; its Parishioners meetings are not held annually, monthly or periodi- at St. John cally — members of the sodality meet daily with approach needs other parishioners for a rosary and prayers before MARK WEBER of the parish Mass. Truly living stones that make up the solid This small statue graced the original baptismal font at St. with vigor. A essence that is St. John. Holy Name John. It is now in a modern setting in the present church. Society organ-