Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend June 4, 2017 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 91 No. 22 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLICNEWS.org Pentecost Sunday collect (prayer) Pentecost Sunday: the birth of the church O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast sanctify your whole Church in every people and nation, pour out, we pray, the gifts of the Holy Spirit across the face of the earth and, with divine grace that was at work when the Gospel was first proclaimed, fill now once more the hearts of believers. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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Find us on Facebook Five seminarians of the Diocese of Fort www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb Wayne-South Bend stand with Vocations Director Father Andrew Budzinski, far Follow us on Twitter left, in the sacristy of the Cathedral of the @diocesefwsb Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne immediately prior to the Mass of Ordination Follow us on Instagram to the diaconate on May 20. From left are @diocesefwsb now-Deacon David Huneck, Deacon Thomas Zehr, Deacon Patrick Hake, Deacon Nathan Maskal and Deacon Jay Horning. Joe Romie June 4, 2017 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Pope, President Trump speak Public schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of hopes for peace Sunday, June 4: 2 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Saint Joseph High School, St. Pius X Church, Granger BY CINDY WOODEN Thursday, June 8: 12 p.m. — Teleconference with Catholic Relief Services U.S. Operations Committee, Archbishop Noll VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Center, Fort Wayne Francis and U.S. President Donald Thursday, June 8: 6 p.m. — Priest and Religious Appreciation Trump spent 30 minutes speak- Dinner with Knights of Columbus, Parkview Mirro Center, Fort ing privately in the library of the Wayne Apostolic Palace May 24, and Friday, June 9: 11 a.m. — Mass for Annual Men’s Come and as the president left, he told the See Discernment Retreat, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Notre Dame pope, “I won’t forget what you Saturday, June 10: 11 a.m. — Mass with Installation of said.” Acolytes, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne The atmosphere at the begin- ning was formal and a bit stiff. However, the mood lightened when Pope Francis met the first lady, Melania Trump, and asked if she fed her husband “potica,” a traditional cake in Slovenia, her homeland. There were smiles all around. CNS/Paul Haring Pope Francis gave Trump a split medallion held together by Pope Francis exchanges gifts with U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied an olive tree, which his inter- by his wife, Melania, during a private audience at the Vatican May 24. preter told Trump is “a symbol of Asked how Trump responded and visitors waiting for him in peace.” to Cardinal Parolin’s encourage- St. Peter’s Square. Speaking in Spanish, the pope ment to stick with the Paris cli- Many of those pilgrims, told Trump, “I am giving you mate agreement, Tillerson said: though, had a more difficult this because I hope you may be “The president indicated we’re than normal time getting into this olive tree to make peace.” still thinking about that, that the square. Security measures The president responded, “We he hasn’t made a final decision. were tight, with hundreds of can use peace.” He, I think, told both Cardinal state police and military police Pope Francis also gave the Parolin and also told Prime patrolling the area and conduct- president a copy of his message CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano Minister (Paolo) Gentiloni that ing more attentive searches of for World Peace Day 2017 and Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, gestures as U.S. President this is something that he would pilgrims’ bags. told him, “I signed it personally Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, visit the Sistine Chapel after meeting be taking up for a decision when Reaching the St. Damasus for you.” In addition, he gave we return from this trip. It’s an Courtyard of the Apostolic Pope Francis at the Vatican May 24. Trump copies of his documents opportunity to hear from people. Palace, where the U.S. flag flew on “The Joy of the Gospel,” on We’re developing our own rec- for the morning, Trump was a Catholic lay movement, for a after celebrating a Mass in the family and “Laudato Si’” on ommendation on that. So it’ll be welcomed by Archbishop Georg meeting on combating human Mexico just yards from the bor- the environment. something that will probably be Ganswein, prefect of the papal trafficking. der, Pope Francis was asked by Knowing that Pope Francis decided after we get home.” household, and a formation of The United States and the reporters about then-candidate frequently has quoted the Rev. Tillerson also told reporters he 15 Swiss Guards. Vatican have long partnered Trump’s promise to build a wall Martin Luther King Jr., Trump did not know what Trump meant Accompanied by the arch- on anti-trafficking initiatives, a the entire length of the border. presented Pope Francis with a when he told the pope, “I won’t bishop up an elevator and down common effort White House offi- “A person who thinks only of large gift box containing five forget what you said.” a frescoed hallway, the president cials had said Trump hoped to building walls, wherever it may of the slain civil rights leader’s The Vatican described the passed more Swiss Guards in the discuss with the pope. The White be, and not of building bridges, books, including a signed copy of president’s meetings with both Clementine Hall. House also pointed to a shared is not Christian,” the pope said. “The Strength to Love.” the pope and with top Vatican Although the president and commitment to promote religious Trump, asked by reporters to “I think you will enjoy them,” diplomats as consisting of “cor- Pope Francis are known to have freedom around the world and to comment on that, said Mexico Trump told the pope. “I hope you dial discussions,” with both serious differences on issues end religious persecution. was “using the pope as a pawn,” do.” sides appreciating “the good such as immigration, economic The evening before Trump and he said it was “disgraceful” After meeting the pope, existing bilateral relations policy and climate change, the met the pope, the Vatican news- for a religious leader to question Trump went downstairs to between the Holy See and the pope told reporters 11 days paper carried two articles on someone’s faith. meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin, United States of America, as well before the meeting that he would Trump policies. One, echoing On the eve of the pope’s meet- Vatican secretary of state, and as the joint commitment in favor look first for common ground the U.S. bishops, praised the ing with Trump, Jesuit Father Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the of life, and freedom of worship with the U.S. leader. Trump administration’s deci- Antonio Spadaro, editor of an Vatican foreign minister. He was and conscience.” “There are always doors that sion to extend by six months the influential Italian Jesuit jour- accompanied by Rex Tillerson, “It is hoped that there may are not closed,” the pope told Temporary Protected Status pro- nal, noted that the differences U.S. secretary of state, and H.R. be serene collaboration between reporters May 13. “We have to gram for Haitian citizens in the between the two were drawing McMaster, his national security the state and the Catholic Church find doors that are at least a United States. a lot of attention. However, he adviser. The meeting lasted 50 in the United States, engaged in little open in order to go in and The second article was about wrote, “Francis, the pope of minutes. service to the people in the fields speak about things we have in the budget plan the Trump bridges, wants to speak with any Tillerson later told reporters of health care, education and common and go forward.” White House released May 23. head of state who asks him to that climate change did not come assistance to immigrants,” the After leaving the Vatican, L’Osservatore Romano, the because he knows that in crises” up in the meeting with the pope, Vatican said. the president was driven across Vatican newspaper, noted that like the world faces today “there but that U.S. officials had “a good The discussions also included Rome for meetings with Italian it contained cuts in subsidies are not only absolute ‘good guys’ exchange on the climate change “an exchange of views” on President Sergio Mattarella and “for the poorest segments of the and absolute ‘bad guys.’” issue” with Cardinal Parolin. international affairs and on “the Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni. population” and “a drastic — 10 “The history of the world is “The cardinal was expressing promotion of peace in the world Asked by reporters there how percent — increase for military not a Hollywood film,” Father their view that they think it’s through political negotiation his meeting with the pope went, spending.” Spadaro wrote on his blog May an important issue,” Tillerson and interreligious dialogue, with Trump responded, “Great.” What is more, the newspaper 23. said. “I think they were encour- particular reference to the situa- “He is something,” Trump said, “the budget also includes The pope’s approach, he said, aging continued participation tion in the Middle East and the said. “We had a fantastic meet- financing for the construction of is “to meet the major players in the Paris accord. But we had protection of Christian communi- ing.” the wall along the border with in the field in order to reason a good exchange (on) the dif- ties.” Meanwhile, the first lady went Mexico. We are talking about together and to propose to every- ficulty of balancing addressing Because of the pope’s weekly to the Vatican-owned Bambino more than $1.6 billion.” one the greatest good, exercising climate change, responses to general audience, Pope Francis Gesu children’s hospital — right The border wall is an the soft power that seems to climate change, and ensuring and Trump met at 8:30 a.m., an next door to the Pontifical North issue where Pope Francis and me to be the specific trait of his that you still have a thriving unusually early hour for a formal American College, which is where President Trump have a very international policy.” economy and you can still offer papal meeting. The early hour U.S. seminarians in Rome live. clear and public difference of Contributing to this story people jobs so they can feed their meant Pope Francis still could Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, went opinion. were Junno Arocho Esteves and families and have a prosperous greet the thousands of pilgrims to the Community of Sant’Egidio, In February 2016, shortly Carol Glatz at the Vatican. economy.” 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 4, 2017 Gunmen take Catholic hostages; Philippines’ Duterte imposes martial law MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — ops’ conference, said the terror- ties and fatalities as “clearing Gunmen claiming to have links ists “have threatened to kill the operations” continued. with the Islamic State group hostages if government forces Duterte placed all of threatened to kill hostages, pitted against them are not Mindanao’s 27 provinces and including a Catholic priest, who recalled.” 33 cities, roughly a third of the were taken from the southern “As the government forces country, under martial law for a Philippine city of Marawi May 23. ensure that the law is upheld, we period of 60 days. Mindanao is President Rodrigo Duterte beg of them to make the safety home to an estimated 20 million imposed martial law across the of the hostages a primordial con- people. entire Muslim-majority region sideration,” he added. Duterte warned that the mar- of Mindanao late May 23, but Initial reports received by tial law in Mindanao “will not be ucanews.com reported that ucanews.com said Father any different” from the martial many, including church leaders, Teresito Suganob, vicar gen- law declared by former dictator characterized the imposition of eral of the Prelature of Marawi, Ferdinand Marcos. martial law as an overreaction. and several staff of St. Mary’s “I’ll be harsh,” said Duterte. As of early morning May 25, Cathedral, which was set on fire, “I have to do it to preserve the nothing had been heard of the were taken hostage. The gunmen Republic of the Philippines,” whereabouts of the priest and also forced their way into the he said, even as he assured the prelature’s staff and some residence of Bishop Edwin de la CNS photo/Romeo Ranoco, Reuters Filipinos “not to be too scared.” churchgoers who were taken Pena of Marawi. Philippine government soldiers walk past a mosque before their May 25 assault Ucanews.com reported that captive. Bishop de la Pena confirmed on Maute insurgents, who have taken over large parts of the town of Marawi. religious leaders and civil soci- Cardinal Orlando Quevedo reports that the attackers took Residents started to evacuate Marawi after President Rodrigo Duterte imposed ety groups, however, said there of Cotabato appealed to Muslim Father Suganob, several of martial law across the entire Muslim-majority region of Mindanao. was no need for Duterte to put religious leaders to intercede with the prelature’s staff, and some Mindanao under military rule. the gunmen, who claimed to be churchgoers. He said he received “They want a cease-fire and capture. Filipinos have been wary of Muslims, for the safety of the a call from “a member of Islamic for the military to give them “He was not a combatant. He martial law since it was used by hostages who were reportedly State” who used his kidnapped access out of Marawi,” said was not bearing arms. He was a Marcos to remain in power for used as “human shields” when secretary’s phone and demanded Bishop de la Pena. “Otherwise threat to none. His capture and two decades, until his ouster in the militants attacked the city. a “unilateral cease-fire” in they will kill the hostages.” that of his companions violates 1986. Archbishop Socrates Villegas, exchange for the life of the priest In a statement on his every norm of civilized conflict,” “Putting the whole of president of the Philippine bish- and the other hostages. Facebook page, Manila Cardinal said Archbishop Villegas. Mindanao under martial law Luis Antonio Tagle told the Fighters of the Maute group, is very dangerous and vulner- people of Marawi that no words which has vowed allegiance to able to abuse,” said Alih Aiyub, could express the “shock, confu- the Islamic State, also burned secretary-general of the Ulama sion, and sadness for what hap- several buildings, including the BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART Council of the Philippines. pened.” cathedral, a Protestant school Bishop Jose Bagaforo of Sending solidarity and prayers and the city’s jail. Kidapawan said the declara- Sing with the from the Archdiocese of Manila, The bishop said the gunmen tion of martial law could have the cardinal asked why anyone used the hostages as “human been limited to Marawi City and Community Choir would hurt their neighbor. shields” as fighting continued surrounding areas, “not all of “We weep for you, for all with security forces May 24. 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BY SIMON CALDWELL ness with which Catholics and “Evil, as dense and dark as all people of goodwill in the it is, never has the last word,” United States learned of the hor- Cardinal DiNardo wrote. “As MANCHESTER, England (CNS) rible attack which took place yes- we prepare to celebrate the new — Pope Francis decried the “bar- terday at England’s Manchester dawn of Pentecost again, may baric attack” on concertgoers in Arena,” said his letter, released the Easter words of the risen Manchester, adding his voice May 23 in Washington. He men- Christ, ‘Peace be with you,’ settle to Catholic leaders dismayed at tioned “the unspeakable loss of deep into the hearts of the citi- what British officials said was life, terrible injuries, and untold zens of your great country.” the deadliest case of terrorism trauma to families — especially since 2005. to children.” In a telegram sent to English church officials on Pope Francis’ behalf, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the pope “was deeply saddened to learn of the injury and tragic loss of life” after a suicide bomb- er killed at least 22 people and injured another 59 at Manchester Arena May 22. Many concertgo- ers at the Ariana Grande concert were teenagers, young adults and families. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack. The pope “expresses his heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by this senseless act of violence,” the telegram said, as “he commends the generous efforts of the emergency and security personnel and offers the assurance of his prayers for the injured, and for all who have died.” “Mindful in a particular way of those children and young peo- ple who have lost their lives, and of their grieving families, Pope CNS photo/Andrew Yates, Reuters Parishioner, St. Aloysius Francis invokes God’s blessings Two women wrapped in thermal blankets stand near Manchester Arena in of peace, healing and strength England where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing May 22. At upon the nation.” least 22 people, including children, were killed and dozens wounded after an In Britain, Cardinal Vincent explosion at the concert venue. Authorities said it was Britain’s deadliest case Sam Hai ich 1085 N. Main St., Blu ton Nichols of Westminster, presi- of terrorism since 2005. 260-824-3982 bkmrealestate.com dent of the Bishops’ Conference bkmauction.com of England and Wales, and other Manchester and the members days ahead, overshadowed by 260-740-7299 Catholic leaders offered prayers of the Catholic community are this atrocity, will lead us all to for the victims of the attacks and united in condemning the attack such prayer and active charity.” Let my 18 years of experience work for you! their families. on the crowds at the Manchester Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Realtor | Appraisals | Auctioneer “My shock and dismay at Arena. Galveston-Houston, president of [email protected] the horrendous killing of young “Such an attack can have no the U.S. Conference of Catholic Residential Farm Commercial and innocent people in the justification. I thank the emer- Bishops, wrote Bishop Arnold Manchester Arena last night is, gency services for their prompt to assure him of the prayers of I know, shared by all people of and speedy response which Catholics in the United States. goodwill,” Cardinal Nichols said saved lives,” he continued. “We “Words are not enough to in a May 23 statement posted join in prayer for all those who convey the deep shock and sad- on the Westminster archdioc- have died and for the injured and esan website. “I know, too, that their families and all affected by Catholics and many others will this tragedy. We must all commit be praying earnestly for those ourselves to working together, who have been killed, for the in every way, to help the victims bereaved and for grieving loved and their families and to build ones. and strengthen our community “We pray in support of solidarity.” all those working so hard in Bishop Mark Davies of response to this tragedy: the Shrewsbury, whose diocese police and security forces, covers southern parts of hospital staff, neighbors and Manchester, wrote to his clergy, friends and for all the people urging them to pray for the vic- of Manchester. May God, in his tims and their families. mercy, strengthen and sustain us “Let us also keep in our and keep us firmly united in the prayer the police and emergency face of all evil.” services, together with all hospi- The terrorist attack took place tal staff and chaplains,” he said within the Diocese of Salford, in his letter. which incorporates most of The bishop added: “Together Manchester and much of north- with church and religious leaders west England. in Greater Manchester, I ask the Bluff ton’s fi ne jewelers since 1994 Bishop John Arnold of Salford prayers of your parishioners for Diamonds • Colored Stones • Citizen Watches offered a lunchtime Mass May peace and solidarity in all our In-House Jewelry Repair 23 at St. Mary’s, a popular communities that the hate which Custom Design & Resetting city-center church close to inspires such indiscriminate Manchester Arena. violence may be overcome by Dan Geimer, Gemologist (GIA) @diocesefwsb In a statement the same that love which faith and prayer 2155 N. Main St., Blu ton day, he said: “The citizens of inspires in our hearts. I hope the (260)824-9643 • www.daniels-jewelers.net 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 4, 2017 U.S. extends Archbishop: Migration Temporary Protected should be a choice, not Status for Haitians for ‘something forced’ six months NEWS BRIEFS UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — Migration should be “a choice WASHINGTON (CNS) — Tens of rather than something forced thousands of Haitians enrolled or involuntary,” said Philippine under the Temporary Protected Archbishop Bernardito Auza, the Status program can stay in STUDENTS HONOR DECEASED VETERANS Vatican’s permanent observer to the United States until at least the United Nations. For that to January. Secretary of Homeland happen, he cautioned, the “right Security John Kelly renewed the to remain” must be respected. designation May 22. The deci- Archbishop Auza said a proposed sion affects more than 58,000 U.N. global compact on migration Haitians in the U.S. The desig- must give the right to remain a nation, also known as TPS, was higher priority than the right to implemented by the U.S. govern- emigrate. The archbishop made ment for Haiti days after a power- his remarks May 22 as part of a ful earthquake in January 2010 panel on human-made crises as leveled much of the country sur- drivers of migration. The panel rounding the capital of Port-au- was a side event taking place dur- Prince. It allowed Haitian nation- ing U.N. preparations for the com- als to stay in the U.S. because pact he was addressing. “There is of adverse conditions in their no worse human-made crisis that homeland. Kelly’s order extends drives people forcibly to migrate Temporary Protected Status until or internally displaces popula- Jan. 22, 2018, six months beyond tions than wars and violent con- the original expiration date of flicts. More than half of the July 22. Previous extensions had world’s refugees, forced migrants been granted for 18 months. Kelly and internally displaced persons did not adopt the recommenda- have been forced to abandon tion of the acting director of the their homes and properties and, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration indeed, to flee their countries, Services that called for ending the because of conflicts and violence, designation for Haitians altogeth- the tremendous negative impact er in July. In an April 10 memo to of which continues in the odys- Kelly, James W. McCament said CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz sey of the victims,” Archbishop “conditions in Haiti no longer Auza said. support its designation for TPS,” Students at St. Patrick School in Bay Shore, N.Y., create a Field of Honor for living and but suggested delaying the effec- tive date of the termination for deceased veterans of the U.S. armed forces as they place 100 U.S. flags on the school’s front six months to allow “for a period lawn May 24. The event was part of an eighth-grade community service project that raised of orderly transition” for Haitian nationals. $3,000 to benefit a local veterans residence. Holy Cross priest who is Texas pastor named Priest says Egypt’s Christians feel they could be martyrs at any time bishop for Florida diocese CAIRO (CNS) — Christians in and solidarity after the “barbaric than during the persecutions of Egypt “are getting to this idea attack.” the church in the early centuries WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope 1994-1997. He that we could be a martyr at “Mindful in a particular way of of Christianity. And, using the Francis has named Holy Cross was associate any moment,” the spokesman for those children who have lost their term “ecumenism of blood,” he Father William A. Wack, who is a director of voca- the nation’s Catholic bishops told lives, His Holiness commends the has noted how Christians divided pastor in Texas, to be the bishop tions for his Catholic News Service. souls of the deceased to the mercy into churches and denominations of Pensacola-Tallahassee. congregation The spokesman, Father Rafic of the Almighty. He assures their are united in mourning for their Bishop-designate Wack, 49, from 1997-2002 Greiche, also lamented the grieving families and all who members killed not because they has been pastor of St. Ignatius at Notre Dame; number of children killed in an have been injured of his ardent are Orthodox or Catholic, but sim- Martyr Parish in Austin, Texas, at that time, he BISHOP attack on a bus carrying Coptic prayers, and he pledges his con- ply because they are Christian. since 2009. He succeeds Bishop also was with Orthodox Christians to St. Samuel tinued intercession for peace and The pope paid tribute to the Gregory L. Parkes, who was DESIGNATE the Holy Cross WILLIAM WACK Monastery in southern Egypt May reconciliation throughout the Coptic Orthodox Church’s modern named last November to head the Associates, 26. nation,” the telegram said. martyrs, praying before a memo- Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. 1998-2002. At least 26 people, many of The attack marked the latest rial in Cairo marking the place The appointment was He then spent six years, them children, were killed when in a series of deadly attacks on where 29 people were killed and announced in Washington, May from 2002 to 2008, as director masked assailants attacked Coptic Christians, whose church 31 wounded in December by a 29, by Archbishop Christophe of Andre House of Hospitality the bus. Dozens of others were was founded by St. Mark the suicide bomber. He told Coptic Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the in downtown Phoenix, which is injured. Apostle in the first century, and Orthodox Pope Tawadros II, “Your United States. ministers to the city’s poor and “It is too early to say who is whose community represents sufferings are also our suffer- Born June 28, 1967, in South homeless. It runs a soup kitchen, behind it, but certainly terror- the largest of the Middle East’s ings.” Bend, Ind., Bishop designate- which serves over 200,000 meals ists, and the security forces are Christian minorities. After the May 26 attack, the Wack is the second-youngest of per year, and provides a small now scanning the area” to find On April 9, two suicide Coptic Orthodox Church released 10 children. His younger brother, transition shelter for men and the culprits, Tarek Attia, Interior bombers attacked St. George’s a statement saying, “We extend Father Neil Wack, also is a Holy women; clothing and blanket dis- Ministry official, told Sky News Cathedral in Egypt’s northern city our condolences to all the affected Cross priest. tribution; and showers and lock- Arabia, an Arabic-language tele- of Tanta and St. Mark’s Cathedral families and are suffering with William A. Wack entered the ers for its clients. vision station, May 26. in the coastal city of Alexandria. the entire country due to this evil novitiate for the Congregation of The Diocese of Pensacola- He said three cars carrying Those attacks killed and maimed and violence.” Holy Cross in 1989. He earned Tallahassee covers about 14,000 the masked gunmen had attacked dozens in what was the deadli- “We hope for the necessary a bachelor of arts degree in gov- square miles in Florida’s pan- the bus at roughly 10:30 a.m. est attack against Christians in procedures to prevent these kinds ernment and international rela- handle. Out of a total population in the southern governorate of Egypt’s recent history. A nation- of attacks, which degrade the tions from the University of Notre of 1.46 million people, about 5 Minya, a traditional stronghold wide state of emergency has been image of Egypt and cause so Dame in 1989. He earned a mas- percent, or 67,316 people, are of Egypt’s Christian community, in place since. much suffering to Egyptians,” the ter of divinity degree in 1993, Catholic. which accounts for a tiny percent In a widely publicized visit to statement said. also from Notre Dame. of the country’s mostly Sunni Egypt soon after the April attacks, Coptic Catholic Patriarch He professed his final vows in Muslim population. Pope Francis addressed the ter- Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak of 1993 and was ordained a priest At the Vatican, Cardinal Pietro rorist violence carried out in the Alexandria sent condolences to April 9, 1994. His assignments Parolin, Vatican secretary of name of a fundamentalist read- Pope Tawardros and “all fami- after ordination included associ- state, sent a message to Egyptian ing of Islam. Pope Francis fre- lies of all the martyrs,” reported ate pastor at Sacred Heart Parish President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, quently has said there are more the Egyptian paper, Al Masry al in Colorado Springs, Colo., from expressing Pope Francis’ prayers Christians being martyred today Youm. 21ATDLeaders

I have attached a small article from the Father Solunas Casey Society of Fort Wayne (was the Serra Club) for our Christian Leadership awards from students of Bishop Dwenger and Luers.

Jim Andrews 260-446-7446 [email protected]

Christian Leadership Award Winners

June 4, 2017 The Father Solunus Casey Society awards a Christian Leadership Award to the top Male and Female from TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 each of Bishop Dwenger and Bishop Luers High Schools. The young adults have shown the ability to live fwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry- Mornings of reflectiontheir Catholic faith through action and prayer. Program by Wednesday, June 14, or for liturgical ministers the first 50 registered participants. Bishop Dwenger: Bridget Breckler ( parents James and Amy) and Kevin LaMaster (parents John and Contact Janice Martin at jmartin@ The diocesan Office of Worship diocesefwsb.org or call 260-399- will host two “Mornings Laura)of ROUND THE IOCESE 1411 for information. Reflection” for liturgical minis- A D ters on Saturday, June 24, at Bishop Luers: Olivia Koob (parents Kyle atwo nd Tricia) and Jacob Schmitz (parents Eric and Miriam) times and locations. Introduction to • Fort Wayne area: 10:30 ecclesiology a.m.–12:30 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd., Christian Leadership Award Winners FORT WAYNE/SOUTH BEND Fort Wayne — This unit of the Education • South Bend area: 10:30 a.m.– for Ministry Basic Certification 12:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Church, Program will present the mystery 225 S. Mill Street, Mishawaka of the church as she has been Led by diocesan seminar- revealed throughout salvation ians, these events can serve as history, has been articulated in an annual retreat for diocesan church teaching, and has been extraordinary ministers and lec- lived historically. Special empha- tors; although everyone is wel- sis will be placed on expound- come to attend. They are free ing upon the four marks of the of charge, but preregistration church, the magisterium and through the diocese is neces- the role of the church in the sary. The registration form can world. Class will be Monday, June be downloaded at the Office of 19 through Thursday, June 22 Worship trainings and retreats from 1-3:30 p.m. with Dr. Adam web page, http://www.diocesef- DeVille as the instructor at the wsb.org/Trainings-And-Retreats. Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton St., in Fort Wayne. In South Bend the class will Saint Mary’s College be held Monday, June 26 through announces Lumen Thursday, June 29 from 1-3:30 p.m. with instructor Andrew Christi recipient Oross at Saint Joseph High School, Provided by Jim Andrews 453 N. Notre Dame Ave. NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s The Father Solunus Casey Society awards a Christian Leadership Award to the top male To register visit www.diocese- College proudly announced last fwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry- week that Yaqi Song, an art major and female from Bishop Dwenger and Bishop Luers high schools. From Bishop Dwenger Program by Wednesday, June 14, or from China, was honored with are Bridget Breckler and Kevin LaMaster, left. From Bishop Luers are Jacob Schmitz and the first 50 registered participants. the 2017 Lumen Christi Award Contact Janice Martin at jmartin@ at Commencement on Saturday, Olivia Koob. The young adults have shown the ability to live their Catholic faith through diocesefwsb.org or call 260-399- May 20. Three seniors are hon- 1411 for information. ored each year as exceptional rep- action and prayer. resentatives of their graduating class. As the valedictorian reflects empowered her to be an effec- you attended the summit or just the mind and the Outstanding tive leader in an interconnected want to find out how to imple- Living rosary in Decatur Senior embodies the heart of the world.” ment changes in your parish com- class, the Lumen Christi Award Song expressed her gratitude munity that will make a differ- recipient represents its soul. to the Saint Mary’s and her fam- ence. The Lumen Christi is the high- ily. “During these four years, I Thirty parishes from the dio- est student honor at Saint Mary’s, have been constantly supported cese participated in this summit awarded to the senior who stands and encouraged by the amazing this year. If there is a parish or out as an outstanding woman of faculty and staff, as well as my two who wish to host next year, faith. The recipient is tradition- lovely friends and family. I am the Secretariat for Evangelization ally someone who has excelled thankful that I am now confident will strive to have a representative in leadership and loyalty to Saint enough to express myself, my from every parish in attendance. Mary’s and whose presence has understandings of the world, and For more on how the Secretariat had a profound effect on the col- everything I have learned from for Evangelization works with lege community. His or her name them,” she said. “Furthermore, individuals, parishes and min- is not revealed until the name is I am incredibly grateful that Dr. istries contact Allison Sturm at read at commencement. Becker and Dr. Bentley from the 260-399-1452 or asturm@dioce- Song was surprised to receive Department of Chemistry and sefwsb.org the award. She said, “The Lumen Physics inspired me to find a Christi Award is such a great platform where being artistic and honor. When I heard my name, analytical at the same time is Introduction to the creeds I was so surprised to the point possible.” FORT WAYNE/SOUTH BEND — where I could hear my heart beat- This unit of the Education for ing loudly.” Ministry Basic Certification pro- According to her award cita- New Evangelization gram will walk through and tion, Song found time to be a explain the doctrines present in grader in the math department, Summit plans follow- the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene teaching assistant for modern up gathering Creed. Particular attention will languages, volunteer at the Early be given to the Trinitarian and Learning Center and the art editor FORT WAYNE/MISHAWAKA — A Christological doctrines of the of Chimes magazine. follow-up gathering for the New Catholic Church. Class will be Song has been deeply involved Evangelization Summit will be on held Monday, June 19 through in clubs and activities that have Wednesday, June 14. from 7-8:30 Thursday, June 22 from 9-11:30 promoted diversity and pro- p.m. at the Archbishop Noll a.m. with Meg Hanlon as the vided valuable experiences that Center, 915 S. Clinton St., in Fort instructor at the Archbishop Noll engaged the faculty, staff and Wayne and at St. Monica Catholic Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton students. One of her nominators Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., St., in Fort Wayne. wrote, “her interest in social jus- in Mishawaka. In South Bend the class will tice with multicultural groups and The opportunity is offered to be held Monday, June 26 through involvement in the Intercultural share ideas on how to engage Provided by Libby Alberding Thursday, June 29 from 9-11:30 Leadership program has deep- parishioners and evangelize with- a.m. at Saint Joseph High School, Fifth-grade students from St. Joseph School in Decatur ened her understanding of the in parish boundaries and will 453 N. Notre Dame Ave., in South ethical and spiritual dimensions include discussion on takeaways recently presented a living rosary to the school and to the Bend with Harry Verhiley as as of leadership, developed her intel- from the summit, best practices the instructor. community. As a tribute to Mary, our mother, the rosary is lectual maturity and comfort level and strategic planning. Everyone To register visit www.diocese- dealing with differences, and is welcome to come — whether seen as it rises and floats by St. Joseph Church. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 4, 2017

In MY diocese St. Patrick, South Bend St. Joseph County St. Patrick, mother parish of the city of South Bend

BY ANDREW MENTOCK of South Bend. most of the parishioners were “St. Patrick was actually either Irish or German. ocated the church that started a lot As the community grew, so downtown, of these other little churches did the need for a larger space St. Patrick around here,” said Burns. “At where more people could gather L one time you had St. Mary the to celebrate the Eucharist. In is one of the oldest parishes Assumption and a couple of 1886 a new church was com- in South Bend. other small downtown churches, missioned and, two years later, As recently as but as the city spread out, the it was completed. That’s the a few years churches moved out.” same church that stands today, FATHER CYRIL Another parish that was making it the second-oldest ago, the parish FERNANDES struggled to founded because of St. Patrick church building in the city of find younger is St. Hedwig, which is located South Bend. members: but across the street. For a long For a long period of time St. that’s now changed. time, there was a strong divi- Patrick also had a school, which “St. Patrick is gradually hav- sion between the two parishes. was built in 1866. For over 80 ing more children,” said Father However, the parishes have been the school only taught boys. Cyril Fernandes, the pastor at coming together since 2001, Then, in 1950, it became co-edu- both St. Patrick and St. Hedwig. when they put under the guid- cational. The school remained “When I came here there were ance of one pastoral staff. open until 1974, when, after only two children in the CCD; For the majority of parishio- 108 years, it closed. today we have 18. We also ners, the most important thing Since 1972 St. Patrick Church had four first communions this is the Eucharist. So as long as has also been a designated year.” they can receive the Eucharist historic landmark, meaning the This growth is largely due to they’re happy,” said Burns. church will continue to be a part the parish’s inclusive attitude “And they know that when they of the community for a long toward outsiders. help out at either parish they are time. “St. Patrick has always been still doing the Lord’s work.” considered very welcoming and St. Patrick was founded warm,” said Rose Burns, the under the guidance of Father parish secretary at St. Patrick Thomas Carroll, CSC. At the and St. Hedwig. time, the congregation consisted of a variety of nationalities, but Another reason St. Patrick has been able to grow is due Povided by St. Patrick Parish to its parish events, especially The interior of St. Patrick Church at the St. Patrick’s day fundraiser, Christmastime relflects the beauty which has always taken place of this southside parish. the weekend closest to St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as downtown South Bend’s St. =@B6=>3271
@31=D3@G- Patrick’s Day parade). With its friendly community, “We have a group of people great events and dedicated who are really into keeping St. parishioners, it’s safe to say that Patrick alive and growing,” said St. Patrick’s is a parish that will G=C
6/D3 Burns. “One of our main event likely continue to grow. coordinators is Karen Horvath. She and her husband, Ricky, do History a fantastic job putting together our summer festival and also Established in 1858, St. DFKRLFH our St. Patrick’s Day celebra- Patrick is widely considered to tions.” be the mother parish of the city St. Patrick 309 S. Taylor South Bend, IN 46601 DID YOU KNOW? 574-287-8932 www.stpatricksb.org • Private Medicare suites are available • We accept most insurance Mass Times: • We have a customized therapy program that can provide Sunday: 10:30 a.m.; 5 p.m. therapy up to 3 hours/day First Saturday of the month 8 • We are in close proximity to St. Joseph Medical Center, a.m. in chapel Memorial Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital and Weekday: M-F 8 a.m. in chapel Unity Medical & Surgical Hospital W-F 12:15 p.m. • Complimentary transportation Reconciliation: M-F 10 a.m.-noon at St. Hedwig Rectory; Sat. 3 p.m. at St. Hedwig ASCSeniorCare.com or by appointment. June 4, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

In MY diocese St. Hedwig, South Bend St. Joseph County

St. Hedwig’s rich Polish tradition St. Hedwig BY ANDREW MENTOCK “It’s are very much a Polish in 1863, after Poland’s unsuc- 331 S. Scott St. parish,” said Rose Ann Benassi, cessful uprising against the South Bend, IN 46601 t. Hedwig who is the business manager for Russian Empire. Initially, the St. Hedwig. “They love their tra- local Polish community attended 574-287-8932 has been www.sthedwigsb.org a fixture dition, and they fight for it. If a St. Patrick, which to this day is S priest comes in and tries to take located across the street from of downtown South Bend for something away, they’ll let him St. Hedwig; but it wasn’t long Mass Times: well over a cen- hear about it.” before they decided to build their Sunday: 9 a.m.; Last Sunday of the tury. A unique Some of the traditions the own parish. month 5 p.m. in Vietnamese parish community has fought to Today the parish belongs to Saturday: First Saturday 8 a.m.; feature of the FATHER CYRIL church is its keep in the past are the blessing the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South 4 p.m. FERNANDES of the food on Easter, and mak- Bend, but it was founded under strong Polish Weekday: Mon., Tues. 12:15 p.m. ing sure that midnight Mass on the direction of the Congregation heritage, which Reconciliation: is still present Christmas did not get moved to of Holy Cross. 11 p.m. Father Walenty Czyzewski, M-F 10 a.m.-noon at St. Hedwig today. Rectory; Sat. 3 p.m. at St. Hedwig or “I always tell anyone who’s However, the majority of the CSC, was the parish’s first pas- by appointment. Polish that if you want a good very traditional parishioners are tor, and he served until his Polish Mass, you go to St. elderly, so the rich tradition at death in 1913. Under his guid- Hedwig because the flavoring the parish is in jeopardy. ance other Polish parishes were is very thick and strong over “I’m Polish but I wouldn’t established in the area, includ- there,” said Rose Burns, who is fight for it and kids don’t get to ing several that are still in the the parish secretary for both St. see the tradition because a lot of South Bend area today, such Hedwig and St. Patrick. them don’t go to church,” said as St. Stanislaus on Brookfield The “flavoring” comes from Benassi. “The traditions are just Street and St. Adalbert on Grace the many Polish customs that the going to die off, unfortunately.” Street. parish continues to do today. One That’s too bad, because the From the beginning the par- of the most obvious examples are tradition and the church are ish had an elementary school, the Polish hymns that the con- both very beautiful; but the good which was open until 1967. In gregation sings during Mass on news is that downtown South 1928, St. Hedwig High School Saturday and Sunday. Bend has been in the midst of opened, which was renamed Another example is St. a revival in recent years, which South Bend Catholic High Hedwig’s annual parish festi- hopefully will bring more parish- School in 1936. Then, in 1953, val, which usually features a ioners to St. Hedwig who can it evolved into South Bend’s variety of popular Polish dishes help carry on its Polish heritage. Saint Joseph High School. including golabki, a cabbage Dedicated in 1883, St. roll stuffed with ground beef History Hedwig is the oldest church and rice, and pierogis, which building in South Bend. The are dough pockets that are often St. Hedwig was founded in Romanesque style church stands stuffed with either sauerkraut, 1977 and is considered to be the at 156-foot-tall and contains cheese, mashed potatoes or even mother parish of the South Bend many vibrant and colorful fruit. At the festival there’s also Polish community. stained glass windows. The dancing, and many parishioners It was established because of church has been renovated sev- will even attend wearing tradi- the large Polish migration to the eral times, including in 1989 tional Polish dresses. South Bend area that took place and 1998.

Comprehensive | Restorative | Cosmetic

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8A-5P Closed for lunch from 1P-2P Povided by St. Hedwig Parish The interior of St. Hedwig church reflects the stately nature and ethic diversity of the area. 2004 Edison Rd, Ste B | South Bend, IN 46617 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 4, 2017

St. Patrick, St. Hedwig: two parishes under one pastoral staff

Since 2001, two of South Bend’s said Rose Burns, the parish al vicar is from the Congregation oldest parishes have been under secretary for both churches. By of Holy Cross the direction of one pastoral the time the two parishes were “It’s not something that’s staff. combined the feud between very regular,” said Father David Over 16 years ago, the Most them had been over for years, Kashangaki, CSC, who is the Reverend Bishop John D’Arcy but there have still been difficult current parochial vicar at the combined St. Patrick and St. moments getting them to come parishes. “But I came back from Hedwig, which are located in together. overseas in 2010 and I was downtown South Bend, right Father Leonard Chrobot was looking for something to do. The across the street from each the first pastor given the respon- bishop asked my provincial if he other. sibility of both parishes. He had could assign me as the parochial “The parishes decided to been the pastor of St. Hedwig vicar, and I’ve been here ever combine rather than having two since 1995, before he was also since.” different priests,” said Father put in charge of St. Patrick in Also helping out is Cyril Fernandes, the pastor at 2001. Following Father Chrobot retired priest Father Camillo both parishes. “There was a lack was Father Fernandes, who has Tirabassi, who lives at the of priests, so the bishop thought been the pastor of both parishes St. Hedwig rectory during the it was the best to combine them for the past four years. summer and fall. 404 S. Frances St., South Bend, IN 46617 under one pastor and an associ- “It was difficult to bring the Masses have been divided ate pastor.” parishes together when I came up between the two parishes. The number of families at here four years ago. The Polish St. Hedwig has a Saturday each parish had also decreased and Irish are very traditional,” Mass at 4 p.m., a Sunday significantly as parishioners said Father Fernandes. “I think Mass at 9 a.m., a Vietnamese Building Contractor migrated to rural areas, making they are slowly getting togeth- Mass on the last Sunday of Commercial | Industrial the communities small enough er.” the month at 5 p.m.; and Institutional | Concrete Specialists to managed by one staff. An integral part of bringing weekday Mass on Monday Given the church’s proxim- the two parishes together has and Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. ity to one another, the decision been the events that put the St. Patrick has Sunday to combine may seem like an parishioners in a situation where Mass at both 10:30 a.m. Electrical Utility Contractor easy choice: but historically, they have to work together. and 5:30 p.m., and weekday High Voltage Power | Directional Boring St. Patrick, which was founded There are even a handful of Mass Monday-Friday and Overhead Power Distribution by Irish immigrants, and St. people who will willingly volun- first Saturday of the month Hedwig, which was founded by teer for fill a need, or help with a at 8 a.m. Confession can be Emergency Call Outs Polish immigrants, were in oppo- project, at either one. heard every weekday at the St. Underground Power Distribution sition of one another. “I call them the ‘Pat-wig Hedwig rectory from 10 a.m. “It was taken down long ago, Group’ because they help at St. to noon, and on Saturdays at Proud Supporter of Catholic Education but in the beginning St. Patrick Hedwig and at St. Patrick,” said St. Hedwig from 3 p.m. to 4 had a fence built between the Burns. p.m. parishes, and they wouldn’t let Another unique aspect of the any of the Polish to cross it,” pastoral staff is that its parochi- www.roberthenrycorp.com | 574-232-2091 OUR SEMINARIANS HAVE OFFERED THEIR LIVES TO SERVE THE CHURCH

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Bishop Dwenger High School at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Bishop Luers High School at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Bishop Luers seniors Bishop Kevin Rhoades pray the Our Father greets and congratulates together during the Bishop Dwenger’s 2017 baccalaureate Mass senior class and their on May 26 at the families after the dismissal Cathedral. of the baccalaureate Mass on May 24 at the Cathedral.

At right, Deacon Patrick Hake, a newly ordained 2009 alumnus of Bishop Dwenger, incenses the congregation. Photos by Joe Romie

St. Pius Creation Care Team lives out ‘Laudato Si’

BY TIM PONISCIAK energy while also saving money. called to serve.” It hosted a local homeowner Catholic Climate Covenant who spoke about his net-neutral CEO Dan Misleh believes strongly “Know the creator through house, and members handed out in the importance of parishio- creation.” — Pope Francis locally made popsicles and fea- ner outreach as it relates to the tured eco-friendly kids’ activities. CCC’s mission. “Parish Creation his simple phrase personifies In the past, the team has Care Teams are often the real the actions of the Creation also hosted a feast of St. Francis catalyst for a community-wide TCare Team at St. Pius X in Day event, regularly posted embrace of Pope Francis’ encyc- Granger. Each year, this fairly faith-based eco-living tips in the lical letter…” he pointed out. new ministry looks to find ways church bulletin and worked with “The team can help integrate to educate fellow parishioners on the parish to find new ways to creation care projects and themes how they can live out their faith reduce its emissions. throughout the life of the par- through caring for the environ- In order to ensure a focus ish, and help answer questions ment while also helping the par- both on the environment and like, how might we celebrate ish with reducing its own carbon on the shared faith of the team, these themes in our liturgies and footprint. a member reads from “Laudato formation programs? How can “I have always felt a spiritual Si” at each one of the team’s bi- we reduce our energy and water connection with the Earth and Photo provided by Tim Ponisciak weekly meetings. consumption as well as reduce all its natural wonders,” said Creation Care is a ministry that can play a role in parishes in several ways. “Joining the Creation Care waste and make these activities Delaina Wilkin, one of the St. In Granger, the St. Pius X team recently held an Earth Day event focused on Team at St. Pius X has had a public, teachable moments not Pius Creation Care Team mem- education and including eco-friendly kids’ activities. huge impact on me,” stated only for our parish community bers. “I truly feel the power of Wilkins. “It led me to read but for our neighbors? How can God’s creation when I gaze at ‘Laudato Si,’ which has made we capture and direct the natural majestic mountains, blue oceans parish follow the pope’s teach- teaching on ecology within the me more deeply connected with enthusiasm of our young people and the diversity of life on our ing in ‘Laudato Si: Care for our U.S. Church.” The creation of God’s word, the pope’s teachings and encourage their leadership?” planet. God has entrusted us Common Home.’” the CCC was inspired by the and my faith. The Catholic Climate Covenant with caring for creation, and I Wilkin’s words ring true for USCCB’s 2001 statement on cli- “At several of our meetings is open to having more parishes have long felt the call to protect many parishioners who choose mate change and supported by we viewed educational videos on board. Visit the CCC’s website this precious gift. As a relatively to join the Creation Care Team 16 national partners, Including and webinars provided by The at http://www.catholicclimate- new Catholic — I went through ministry. Creation Care Teams Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Catholic Climate Covenant,” she covenant.org/cct for more infor- RCIA three years ago — I wanted are outreach groups overseen by Charities USA and the Catholic added. “I have learned how cli- mation, and talk with a pastor to grow in my faith and partici- the Catholic Climate Covenant, Health Association. mate change is adversely affect- about the possibility. pate more in parish ministries. I a nonprofit started by the U.S. Creation Care Teams can play ing many of the poorest popula- As Pope Francis stated, “All of learned about the Creation Care Conference of Catholic Bishops a role in their parishes in a num- tions around the world. Right us can cooperate as instruments Team when I picked up a carbon in 2006. The CCC was launched ber of ways. St. Pius X’s team now, people are losing their of God for the care of creation, fasting calendar for Lent: I was “to address growing ecologi- recently held a successful Earth homes and livelihoods. Climate each according to his or her own so excited to join a parish min- cal awareness and the need Day event focused on educating change is a human rights prob- culture, experience, involvements istry with a mission to help our to implement Catholic social parish members on conserving lem that as Catholics we are and talents.” 12 COMMENTARY June 4, 2017 The four dimensions of formation ‘Let your yes mean yes’: he church, in her 2,000-year This means that for each per- existence, has acquired a son holiness is something that honesty with God, others Tcopious amount of wisdom. looks slightly different, yet strik- THE STRANGE Part of that wisdom is found in ingly similar. (For example, the achel Gardner has a bad the approach to seminary forma- Eucharist is offered to everyone AND habit: She says yes when tion that the last century has as the source and summit of our JOYFUL LIFE Rshe ought to say no. TWENTY brought us, especially through faith.) The same is similar with A friend will ask to do lunch the work of Pope St. John Paul the four dimensions of priestly on Wednesday. SOMETHING II. The most notable component formation, each person being MARK HELLINGER “I say, ‘of course,’” Rachel of seminary formation that was unique will have strengths and recounts, “and in my head, I can see my totally squashed sched- given to the church by him is weaknesses in each that need to done within the context of com- ule.” the articulation of the what are be grown and worked on. munity. In fact, the focus of our CHRISTINA CAPECCHI The friend asks if noon works. known as the “four dimensions” Daniel Niezer and I hope, Christian faith is community: “I say, ‘Sounds great,’ know- of priestly formation. These four through this monthly article, to The Trinity is a perfect and Rachel is that important. “It’s ing I have something at 1:30 dimensions are: spiritual, intel- share our own personal reflec- everlasting community. For the taken me a while to learn that p.m.,” Rachel confesses. lectual, pastoral, and human tions on the four dimensions of Christian then, community life no one benefits when you over- Then comes the moment she formation. priestly formation and so help has special meaning and influ- book yourself,” she said. knows she should leave their As men progress toward the make them more known to the ence. Sometimes I look around The crux of her blog post was lunch, but she hesitates to cut priesthood, it is the responsibil- great readers of Today’s Catholic. the seminary and stand in awe Matthew 5:37, a Scripture verse the time short — “time I didn’t ity of the seminary to constantly Daniel will share with you soon thinking, “Lord, how is it that all she turned into an Instagram have in the first place.” assess and report how they are a little bit about himself. of these men have been brought doodle with Sharpies and pretty So she stays 10 minutes lon- growing in these four dimen- I am a senior collegian study- to this place?” cursive, punctuated with arrows ger, which means, fast as she sions. An inquisitive reader will, ing at Bishop Simon Bruté Everyone in our community and underlines: “Let your ‘yes’ may drive, she cannot make up however, notice that these four Seminary in Indianapolis. I am can be so different. Does this mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean that time, she cannot pull off an aspects of life and growth are in my fourth year of seminary cause tension? Sure it does. ‘no.’ Anything more is from the impossible magic trick, and now not and should not be limited formation. We are both from Does it cause division? Sure it evil one.” she is 10 minutes late to her to only men in formation to be St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish does. But the seminary, just like “We’re up against a lot right next commitment. All the while priests. All of us, as Christians, on the southwest side of Fort the Christian faith in general, now as young adults,” Rachel her chest is constricting, stuck should be striving for growth Wayne, and have been parishio- challenges us to move past our said. It’s not just the number of in that torture chamber between always in these four dimensions, ners there for most of our lives. preferences and annoyances invitations and expectations; it’s the odometer and the clock — as through focusing on these we I was born and raised in Fort and truly see the other people the pace at which they arrive. “In left, right, left, right, tick, tock, become both better Christians Wayne and have lived here my in our communities as Christ our now-generation, everyone tick tock. and better people by the very fact whole life. I am the youngest and sees them: Beloved brothers and expects an answer immediately.” “I’ve been in that place a that they all draw us closer to only male child of my family, sisters who have been chosen as Giving herself time to respond million times,” said Rachel, God. and have three awesome older adopted sons and daughters of helps. Sometimes that means a Catholic young adult from As the Second Vatican Council sisters. I am also a graduate of God. This challenge is worth our ignoring the ever-urgent ping of Austin, Texas. That feeling of proclaimed, we all share a uni- Bishop Luers High School. Daniel time and reflection: How do we a text. For important decisions, mounting pressure is so famil- versal call to holiness. Focusing and I are very excited to have the allow the communities that we she waits it out “one day and iar that it compelled her to blog on our own formation and opportunity to write for this great find ourselves in form us into one Mass.” about it earlier this month. growth in the Christian life can diocesan newspaper and hope better people and draw us closer Rachel was on a retreat in The truth emerged: “I’m not be a great way of answering that that you, the awesome readers, to God? college when she first heard call to allow the Lord of make us benefit from our reflections. staying with my friend because this truism: “When you say holy, like himself. Briefly, to really enter into I’m being really loving. I’m stay- yes to one thing, you say no to Every person, because the call understanding how to apply ing because I’m anxious about another.” She says her mind was is universal, is therefore called to some of the wisdom of priestly saying, ‘Hey, I have to go.’” blown. live holiness differently, to have formation to your own life, The behavior, she determined, a unique relationship with Christ an important concept must be stems from a faulty belief that that they share with others. mentioned. All formation is her friend can’t handle a no, that CAPECCHI, page 13 Together, Christians bear God’s mission were causing great stresses in one died as a martyr. Calvary never will end. It is for porary, very immediate and very traditional Judaism. All these For the second reading, the all time and for all people. personal. We belong, as did the THE developments meant that the church presents a passage from How will it be accomplished? first Christians, to an apostolic attention that once would have First Corinthians. Absolute faith It will be accomplished through church, a community created SUNDAY been paid to Jewish feasts faded in Christ, as God, and as sav- the Lord’s disciples in every con- by God to bring divine mercy to and eventually ended altogether. ior, is key. Without grace that secutive age. weary and wandering humans. GOSPEL Pentecost is the lone exception. accompanies this absolute com- Since true conversion requires This feast invites us into the For Jews, Pentecost celebrates mitment, and indeed enables a completely free and uncompro- framework of holiness formed MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION the divine bringing together of faith, humans are confused and mised individual decision, true by Jesus. None of us is alone in them as a people. In this act prone to fatal misstep. Christians are bound together faith. We share a common bond of God, more than just ethnic St. John’s Gospel is the in the church. They share their with Christ. We share in the mis- Feast of Pentecost or genetic unity was achieved. source of the last reading, a identity with Christ and the grace sion of Christ. They were unified as a people in Resurrection narrative. The risen of the Spirit. As Acts reveals, John 20:19-23 their mission to be true to God Lord appears before the apostles. they are part of the commu- entecost, the feast celebrat- and to profess God before all the As God, possessing the Holy nity still gathered around the ed on this weekend, is the nations. Spirit, Jesus gives the apostles apostles, under the leadership READINGS Pgreatest day of the church’s Christians see Pentecost as the power to forgive sins, of Peter, and still looking to the their holy day, recalling the extraordinary because only God apostles for guidance and direc- year, save for Easter and Sunday: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, Christmas. It is interesting in moment when God the Holy can forgive sins. tion. Through the apostles, the this sense. It is the only ancient Spirit vivified the apostles. community links itself to the 34 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 Jn 20:19-23 Jewish feast still observed by the Receiving strength and power Reflection Savior, to the Father, and to the Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8 Ps 112:1-6 Mk church. from the Holy Spirit, the apostles Spirit. The church lives, and in it 12:1-12 In the beginning, Christians then went forward to proclaim For weeks, the church has Jesus lives. Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14 Ps 112:1-2, 7-9 almost invariably were of Jewish salvation in Christ to the entire rejoiced in the resurrection, excit- Christians, however zealous, Mk 12:13-17 origins. But quite early in world. edly proclaiming that Jesus is cannot be ships passing each Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a Ps Christian history, the apostles This first reading recalls this Lord, and that Jesus lives! other silently in the night. They 25:2-5b, 6, 7bc, 8-9 Mk 12:18-27 themselves took the Gospels far event and its aftermath. Under As this season has pro- bear together the mission to Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; and wide. As a result of these the leadership of Peter, the gressed, the church, through bring God’s mercy and wisdom 8:4-9a Ps 128:1-5 Mk 12:28-34 apostles were united. They were to the world. Christians. They missionary efforts, many came the readings at Mass, also has Friday: Tb 11:5-17 Ps 146:1b-2, emboldened. They never relented called us to realize what effect belong to, and are one in, the into the church who were not of 6c-10 Mk 12:35-37 Jewish backgrounds. from their mission of declar- the Resurrection has upon us church. When the church was born, ing Jesus as lord and savior. and upon human history. The On this feast, the church’s Saturday: Tb 12:5-15, 20 (Ps) Tb a series of political upheavals According to tradition, all but salvation achieved by Christ on lesson therefore is very contem- 13:2, 6efgh, 7-8 Mk 12:38-44 June 4, 2017 COMMENTARY 13

‘Catholic Lite’ and demographic suicide SCRIPTURE SEARCH®

en years ago, after my Emmanuel Macron. Add to the Gospel for June 4, 2017 meditation on Europe, “The mix the childless Dutch prime THE John 7:37-39 and John 20:19-23 TCube and the Cathedral,” minister Mark Rutte and the had appeared in several lan- childless prime minister of CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel guages, I was invited to speak Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, and to members of the European something quite striking comes readings for the Pentecost Vigil and for Pentecost Parliament in Brussels. There, I into focus: of the six founding DIFFERENCE Sunday. The words can be found in tried to make what seemed three members of what has evolved all directions in the puzzle. rather obvious points. into the European Union, five are GEORGE WEIGEL 1. Europe is committing now led by childless prime min- JESUS LET ANYONE COME TO ME demographic suicide, systemati- isters or presidents, a situation SCRIPTURE RIVERS RECEIVE Lite — as displayed in Germany, cally depopulating itself in what that would have been unimagi- EVENING THE WEEK DOORS British historian Niall Ferguson nable to one of the founders Belgium, the Netherlands and elsewhere — does not have LOCKED FOR FEAR JEWS has called “the greatest sus- of modern Europe, Konrad PEACE HIS SIDE REJOICED tained reduction in European Adenauer, who was the father of something to do with Europe’s LORD FATHER SENT ME population since the Black Death eight. demographic meltdown. It is in the 14th century.” The childlessness in this time to ask whether Catholic Lite BREATHED YOU FORGIVE RETAINED 2. This unwillingness to create elite cohort certainly has differ- is not at least partially respon- the future in the most elemental ent causes, given the diverse sible, not only for Europe’s self- sense, by creating new genera- personalities involved. Some of chosen sterility, but for Europe’s RECEIVING THE SPIRIT tions, is at the root of many of these leaders doubtless experi- rapidly accelerating embrace of Europe’s problems, including its ence their childlessness as a sor- euthanasia. It is time to ask why EV I GROFUOYYR difficulties assimilating immi- row — although none seems to Catholic Lite has been such an grants and its fiscal distress. have taken the option of adopt- abysmal failure in forming public EVEN I NGDERSE moral cultures in which self-gift, 3. When an entire continent ing children. Nonetheless, the NS I ANKEEWEHT — healthier, wealthier and more childlessness of so many western not self-aggrandizement, is the secure than ever before — delib- European leaders is, if nothing touchstone of human aspiration. OUFEDKLSNJ I A Sixteen years ago, then- erately chooses sterility, the most else, a stark illustration of the Y SOHC DWT J OS I basic cause for that must lie in crisis I identified more than a Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger told the realm of the human spirit, in decade ago — and which my me that “Organized Catholicism NEMOT EMOC I SN a certain souring about the very Italian interlocutor in Brussels in Germany is a task force for mystery of being. confirmed, if in a thoroughly the old ideas” — the ideas of AJ LDJERNAC I E The response to this analysis depressing way. Catholic Lite. The same might be TRR I CHO I DEDD that has stuck in my mind ever The members of the American said of “organized Catholicism” since came from an Italian Euro- commentariat most attuned to throughout much of western EOFATHERVDEO Europe. And while there are parliamentarian, who said, in so this plague of Euro-childlessness LDEHTAERBEFO many words, “Look, we know tend to discuss its impacts in signs of hope to be found in we’re finished. We’re trying to terms of the rapidly growing renewal movements and new DPAEFORFEARR forms of Catholic community arrange things so that we can die Muslim population in Europe ANAERUTP I RCS comfortably in our beds. Don’t and the difficulties so many across the continent, the con- you Yanks come over here and European states seem to have tinued embrace of Catholic Lite © 2017 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com start stirring things up.” in assimilating immigrants by too many western European It was brutal, but it had the from a different civilizational Catholic leaders and intellectu- merit of being honest, and it orbit. Those problems are real als bodes ill for a European June 4 56 Frostier came back to me the day after enough. But for a Catholic, Catholicism that can inspire he and 11, 2017 57 Vane direction the recent French presidential Europe’s demographic winter Europe to reject demographic 58 Sin election, when it was pointed bespeaks, first and foremost, suicide and rediscover the joy of 59 Native American lodge out by several observers that the a colossal evangelical failure. creating the future through hav- rossWord C prime ministers or presidents of Acknowledging that also sheds ing children. T1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 DOWN Europe’s largest economies — light on the contemporary 12 13 14 and of all the European members Catholic situation in Europe. 15 16 17 1 Engage in espionage of that exclusive global club, In recent years, the “Catholic 2 Ball holder the G7 — are without children: Lite Brigade” has reasserted George Weigel is Distinguished 18 19 20 21 3 No room here German’s Angela Merkel, Great itself in western Europe and in Senior Fellow of the Ethics 22 23 24 25 4 Deadly and Public Policy Center in 5 Tongues of fire Britain’s Theresa May, Italy’s the counsels of the world church. 26 27 28 Paolo Gentiloni, and France’s It is time to ask whether Catholic Washington, D.C. 6 Black 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 7 Pull

36 37 38 39 8 Appetizer my faith life. Who knows how 9 Garret much time I would have lost Saint of the Week 40 41 42 43 44 10 Household insect CAPECCHI reading really worthy autobi- 45 46 11 Ancient Iranian people 19 Second book of the ographies while my own living 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Continued from Page 12 autobiography laid idle?” Torah Today that mature faith 54 55 56 21 Jesus the ____ 22 Excavate informs her work as a therapist, 57 58 59 Now she tries to pause and 23 Cremains holder helping others own up to the consider what necessary noes © 2017 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 24 The Princess and consequences of their yeses and will result from a yes she is plan- Based on readings: Acts 2:1-11; 1Cor 3b-7, 12-13; the ___" noes. Rachel is able to address ning to extend. “My mission is Jn 20:19-23 and Ex 34: 4b-9, 8-9; 2Cor 13: 11-13 25 Make fond of the challenge because she’s not to say yes all the time. It’s 28 "___ Father" worked “tenaciously” to be hon- Clotilde ACROSS 29 Chew on to say, ‘What is God’s will for 30 Signaled arrival of est with herself about her griev- 31 Bad bomb the Spirit today?’” Died 545 ances, to be honest before God. 1 ___-necked people 32 Jesus raised from 33 Arrival time One semester in college, that The outcome is powerful: The Catholic Clotilda persuaded 6 And so forth 36 Accustoms 34 Punching tool meant dropping out of a compar- 9 Extremity avoiding all those uncomfort- her pagan husband, King Clovis of 39 Moses had ___ 35 Pain unit ative literature class called “The 12 Punitive colony tablets of stone able yeses, accepting the difficult the Franks, to allow their children 37 Scottish monster Mirror and The Self” that covered 13 Constrictor 40 Clips tree 38 The Advocate noes and respecting others. “This all the great autobiographies, to be baptized and eventually wit- 14 Foot digit 43 Frighten 40 Stage path not only leads to a more starting with “Confessions” by nessed his baptism in 496 in Reims, 15 Rumor-monger 45 Jesus had disciples 41 Rows of soldiers generous love but also to true St. Augustine and Jean-Jacques France. But her 34-year widow- 16 Possess look at his 42 "I am not fit to ___ freedom.” hood was marked by family fights 17 Little bit 46 Canal his sandals" Rosseau. The class was fascinat- 18 Prayer ending 47 Colony insect ing, but Rachel simply didn’t over power. Clotilda took charge of 44 "___ be with you" 20 Girl in Wonderland 48 Abbr. Book of Samuel 46 Native ruler in Arabia have the free hours that semester the three sons of Clodomir, her son 22 Two houses in one 50 Where deer and 49 Jesus rose into to keep up with the reading. killed in 524 by a cousin bent on 25 Eras antelope play 51 Pinch “It was a great decision. Not revenge. Clotilda left Paris, devot- 26 Wrath 54 Winter sport 52 "To the right!" only did I then have a realistic Christina Capecchi is a freelance ing her final years to charitable 27 Earlier 55 Next Vatican Council's # 53 Before, poetically work load, but that semester writer from Inver Grove Heights, works in Tours. became a huge turning point in Minn., and editor of SisterStory.org. Answer Key can be found on page 15 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 4, 2017 ‘Wings of Dawn’ praises God through dance

BY JILL A. BOUGHTON Flower, dancers belong to St. Johnson, heard Bryan perform Matthew Cathedral, St. Pius X, on Valentine’s Day, 2003, St. Patrick, Sacred Heart, St. at Fiddler’s Hearth in South Before their May 20 concert, Joseph in LaPorte and several Bend. Since Carolynn often did the dancers and musicians in Protestant congregations. They flamenco dancing, Scott insisted “Wings of Dawn” gathered already have an invitation from they meet the best flamenco gui- in a circle. “Use us and our one youth group and hope to be tarist he had ever heard. After art as a means to glorify your able to dance in other diocesan both Scott and Bryan’s wife, name and communicate your churches and schools. Janet, died of cancer, the wid- love to others,” they prayed. Hine-Edington became a ows kept running into each other Director Carolynn Hine-Edington Catholic in Philadelphia while until they agreed to join forces explains that this takes a lot studying for her Ed.D. at Temple personally as well as profession- of pressure off the dancers. Of University. Besides choreograph- ally. They strongly feel that the course they try to do their very ing, she teaches dance at IUSB. Holy Spirit brought them togeth- best for their Lord, but every- She and Bryan met when er, and they are very excited thing doesn’t depend on them. her first husband, Scott about doing concerts together. Hine-Edington has taught people to dance for most of her life, but this performance on the parish center stage at St. Provided by Carolynn Hine-Edington Therese Little Flower Church was The Wings of Dawn dance company perform the piece, “You’re Not Alone,” Bishop Luers teacher encourages the first major concert for the composed (music and lyrics) by Bryan Edington; and Choreographed by new contemporary ballet com- Carolynn Hine-Edington. The dancers from left to right are: Zoe Curry, blood donation pany “Wings of Dawn,” formed Sardius Giden and Patrick Watterson. to praise the Lord through dance. A dozen semi-professional danc- ers ranging in age from 20 to compass points that also form five angels on stage with him, 50 belong to the company. Most the sign of the cross. In the airy but by the end of the piece they of the songs were written and opening number, dancers held were carrying him across “burn- sung by Hine-Edington’s hus- pieces of chiffon that floated ing sands.” band Bryan Edington, whose across the stage in the colors of The concert concluded with Celtic group Pure Green features dawn. “I Wonder,” a song so joyful violin, guitar and vocalists. St. Therese Little Flower is Hine-Edington calls it a “thigh- “We are so pleased with how the Edington’s home parish. slapper.” During it, dancers went everything came together,” Hine- Parish children wearing wings out into the audience, shak- Edington exclaims. Dancers men- helped with the song “Angels,” ing hands and saying, “God tioned afterward that they had they are eager to repeat their bless you for coming.” After such a strong sense of the Lord role. “You can see God in every that, audience members gave guiding them, their performance concert piece,” says Hine- them a standing ovation. Some was almost effortless. “Songs Edington, though the evangelis- approached in tears. “That was My Mother Taught Me” brought tic messages in this gentle min- beautiful! I really felt the Spirit tears both to the dancer/choreog- istry ranged from explicit conver- of the Lord.” rapher and to her mother, sitting sion stories to wholesome songs Hine-Edington has always in the audience. that were just fun for everyone. found it hard to sit still dur- Provided by Bishop Luers High School The name “Wings of Dawn” is In “You Are Not Alone,” a ing worship; dance is the most Bishop Luers High School health teacher John Sorg has taken from Psalm 139:9-10, single male dancer stood “on natural way in the world for her where the psalmist uses the the edge,” in a very dark place. and the others in her company been a blood donor for over 25 years. 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DIOCESE OF Gymnasium at Queen of Angels FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND 1500 W. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 OFFICE OF VOCATIONS All proceeds are used to help at risk infants and children in our community. 16 TODAY ’ S CATHOLI C June 4, 2017 ‘Holy Spirits’ A pilgrimage on the Bourbon Trail BY JENNIFER MILLER Spirit. They will also be offered quiet, silent, personal reflection and prayer time to listen and respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The pilgrims, led he office of Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese by Lichon, will visit the Abbey of Gethsemani, the of Fort Wayne-South Bend was awarded a Cistercian monastery where Thomas Merton was Trenewable grant by the Friends of Young Adult famously a monk. There they will pray the liturgy of Ministries for outreach to young adults who might the hours with the monks and be present in a quiet not otherwise consider or attend church events. place of contemplation. FOYAM looked for new, creative programs within “Our hope in going there is that pilgrims can young adult ministry to reach out in evangelization. model their lives with (such) contemplation,” Lichon Originally designed as the fundraising arm of explained. “Everyone will be given their own time to young adult ministry in the Diocese of Chicago, reflect, walk and explore the Abbey.” FOYAM branched out to support innovative programs Secondly, the pilgrimage will visit two local bour- in other dioceses in 2015. It is realistic in that the bon distilleries, 4 Roses and Buffalo Trace. There they leaders understand not every new program will be will able to learn about the process of making spirits successful, but they desire to help promote creative, as well as sample some of the bourbon. Thirdly, there new ideas. will be an optional, late-evening ghost tour at one of The group is supported by individuals who gra- the distilleries, which pilgrims can choose to attend. ciously chose to give back after receiving much from Beautiful, ancient mountains, verdant forests will young adult ministry in their own lives. surround the pilgrims on their weekend adventure. Excited about this opportunity, Sean Allen, director They will stay at a spacious, log home tucked away of Young Adult Ministry in the South Bend area, said in the woods outside of Franklin, traveling together the grant is allocated for a novel upcoming pilgrim- by van to build community and a fun road trip experi- age this summer. Called “Holy Spirits,” the pilgrimage ence. There will be two departure sites, one in South will travel along the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky, visit- Bend and one in Fort Wayne, which will join together ing local distilleries, monastic life and even possibly in Kentucky on the Trail. These options also make a ghost tour. From Friday through Sunday afternoon, this as affordable and accessible to as many young July 7-9, the pilgrimage has 28 spots available, subsi- people as possible. dized as a result of FOYAM’s generous grant. “This will be different than your typical church “There is an explicit faith aspect with a fun, event,” Lichon explained speaking about this new relaxed aspect of the pilgrimage, similar to that of a pilgrimage. “We will combine a wonderful time at a Theology on Tap,” Allen explained. He said FOYAM holy place with fun, much like own our lives.” They really asked young adult ministry to “be particularly will also visit Bardstown, Ky., and St. Joseph Proto creative and to reach beyond what had be done before Cathedral, the first cathedral west of the Allegany … not just the ‘same old’ program.” Mountains, historically important in the 1800s. On The pilgrimage is organized by Verso Ministries, Sunday, for the obligation of Holy Mass, the pil- a new pilgrimage group from South Bend begun by grims will stop at the Cathedral of the Assumption in John Paul Lichon. The name of the trip is a purposeful Thanks to a grant from the Friends of Young Adult Ministry, Louisville, Ky. play on a three-fold usage of “Holy Spirit(s).” First young people from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Young adults age 21-39 are invited to renew their of all the pilgrims will be journeying through out the can embark on a pilgrimage to Bourbon country that will spirit on this pilgrimage, which explores the intersec- weekend with the guidance and grace of the Holy focus on the power of the Holy Spirit. tion of faith and culture and provides spiritual and physical refreshment. The registration fee includes transportation from South Bend or Fort Wayne, lodging, preparation materials, all activities and some meals. Pricing is set at $175. Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-sb for infor- mation and registration.

DIOCESE OF For more information, visit One of stops on the pilgrimage will be the Abbey of Our FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-sb Lady of Gethsemani monastery, at which theologian YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Thomas Merton dedicated himself to the religious life.