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Family relations Dorothy Day: a beautiful legacy Good manners are no joke, says Archbishop Gomez of Los Angeles provides keynote at Dorothy Day Conference Page 2 BY VINCE LABARBERA

FORT WAYNE — Archbishop José H. Gomez th of Los Angeles discussed the remarkable life and South Bend 150 achievements of Dorothy Day and Mass to be celebrated May 31 her impact on the 20th century and today at an address he delivered May 14 at the USF’s Robert Page 3 Goldstine Performing Arts Center. The address was part of the May 13-15 conference “Dorothy Day and the : Past, Present and Future” and one of the celebrations marking the 125th anni- versary of the University of Francis in Fort Archbishop Romero Wayne. The conference was co-sponsored by Our Symbol of Church leaders’ Sunday Visitor in Huntington. “I don’t know if she is a saint,” said Archbishop efforts to protect flocks Gomez in his opening remarks in his address titled, “A Time for : Dorothy Day and the 20th Page 4 Century.” “That’s for the Church to decide,” he said, “but I do know she makes me want to be a saint. She makes us want to be better. She makes us want to be holy.” Fortnight for Dorothy Day (1897-1980), an American jour- Freedom nalist, social activist and devout Catholic convert, JOE ROMIE became known for her social justice campaigns in Why we need a Health Care Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades greets Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles following the May 14 defense of the poor, forsaken, hungry and home- Mass at the Cathedral of the . The archbishop was the celebrant of the less. In the 1930s, Day worked closely with fellow Conscience Rights Act Mass that was a part of the conference, “Dorothy Day and the Church: Past, Present and Future activist to establish the Catholic Page 5 Dorothy,” sponsored by the University of Saint Francis and Our Sunday Visitor. Following the Worker Movement, a pacifist movement that Mass and dinner, Archbishop Gomez delivered a talk on the impact of Dorothy Day’s life. At left is Bishop John Botean from the Romanian Catholic Diocese of St. George in Canton, Ohio. DAY, PAGE 16 Indiana bishop meet Spring meeting in Fort Wayne Faith is expressed in charity, unity, Page 7 pope says at Mass

BY CINDY WOODEN an agreement on “essential aspects of the life and the activity of the in Palestine, to be signed in the near future.” ‘YEAR OF CONSECRATED They also spoke about the need for a resump- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Declaring four tion of direct talks in the Israeli-Palestinian peace LIFE’ CELEBRATION 19th-century women religious saints, Pope process, the Vatican said. “Finally, with reference All are cordially invited to join Bishop Francis said they are models for all Christians to the conflicts that afflict the Middle East, and Kevin C. Rhoades for the celebration of of how faith, nourished in prayer, is expressed in reaffirming the importance of combating ter- Evening Prayer (Vespers) on Sunday, May concretely in acts of charity and the promotion rorism, the need for interreligious dialogue was of unity. underlined.” 31, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, The new saints, proclaimed during a Mass May gave Abbas a medallion depicting at 4:30 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred 17 in St. Peter’s Square, included two Palestinians the “Angel of Peace” and said he hoped Abbas Heart, Notre Dame. This will be a celebra- — Sts. Marie-Alphonsine, founder of the Rosary would be that angel of peace for his people. tion of prayer and thanksgiving for the Sisters, and Mary of Jesus Crucified, a Melkite Peace and understanding were also key ele- over 700 consecrated men and women in Carmelite — as well as French St. Jeanne Emilie ments in Pope Francis’ homily during the canon- the diocese. de Villeneuve and Italian St. Maria Cristina ization Mass the next morning. Brando. Speaking about St. Mary of Jesus Crucified, the Confession will be available in the Basilica Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was pope said, “Her docility to the Holy Spirit made of the Sacred Heart on May 31 from 3:30 present at the Mass, as were Melkite her a means of encounter and fellowship with the p.m. until the start of Vespers. Gregoire III Laham and Latin Patriarch Fouad Muslim world. So, too, Sister Marie-Alphonsine Twal of Jerusalem. Danil Ghattas came to understand clearly what it Abbas had a 40-minute private meeting with means to radiate the love of God in the apostolate, A Plenary Indulgence is to be offered at the Pope Francis the day before the canonization and to be a witness to meekness and unity. She Vespers for Year of Consecrated Life. For Mass. The Vatican said the two expressed pleasure information visit www.diocesefwsb.org. that their representatives had finalized the text of SAINTS, PAGE 2 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 24, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC In family relations, good manners are no Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 joke, pope says at audience

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades BY CINDY WOODEN path to living well in a family, living in husband, wife, parent, son or daughter is a peace.” Without them, he said, the family’s sign of respect, the pope said, and one that foundation develops “cracks that can even builds trust. EDITOR: Tim Johnson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The closer two make it collapse.” “The more intimate and profound love NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad people are to each other, the more care is “Sometimes it seems that we are becom- is,” he said, “the more it requires respect for required in respecting the other’s freedom ing a civilization of bad manners and dirty the other’s freedom and an ability to wait Editorial Department and feelings, Pope Francis said. words as if they were a sign of emancipa- for the other to open the door of his or her PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan Even Jesus knocks at the door of a per- tion. We hear them so often, even publicly,” heart.” son’s heart awaiting permission to enter, he he said. “Kindness and an ability to say The most difficult and most important FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle said May 13 at his weekly general audience ‘thank you’ are almost seen as a sign of phrase of all, he said, is “forgive me.” Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie in St. Peter’s Square. weakness.” “It’s not for nothing that in the prayer Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane “Intimacy does not authorize you to take Families must work hard to counter that Jesus taught us, the Our Father, which sum- Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, everything for granted,” he said, starting a tendency, he said. marizes all the things essential for our life, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince series of audience talks he said would look “We must be uncompromising in educat- we find this expression: ‘Forgive us our at the “real life” of families today. ing people in gratitude and thanksgiving,” trespasses as we forgive those who trespass LaBarbera and Deb Wagner The audience was held on the feast of the pope said. “If family life ignores this, against us,’” the pope said. Our Lady of Fatima. The pope began the our social life will lose as well.” With God and with loved ones, “recog- Business Department gathering by praying silently before a statue In addition, he said, “for believers, grati- nizing one has failed and wanting to restore BUSINESS MANAGNER: Stephanie Patka of Mary and, after a Portuguese aide sum- tude is at the very heart of faith. A Christian what was lacking — respect, sincerity, love AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber marized his talk, the pope asked him to lead who does not know how to give thanks is — makes one worthy of forgiveness,” he one who has forgotten God’s language.” said. “That’s how you stop the infection.” BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany the Hail Mary in Portuguese. The aide com- plied, his voice breaking with emotion at “Listen up, eh,” he told the estimated “So many wounds in the family, so many Belleville [email protected] the surprise request. 25,000 people in the square, and repeated breakups begin with the loss of these pre- Pope Francis’ main talk focused on the the sentence. cious words: ‘Forgive me,’” he said. Sales three phrases he often recommends families Pope Francis said a “very wise” woman As he has done on many occasions, the Tess Steffen use frequently: May I? Thank you. Forgive once told him, “‘gratitude is a plant that pope said that while fights are never a good [email protected] me. grows only in the soil of noble souls.’ The thing, they are normal, and even if “plates (260) 456-2824 The words are simple, he said, and hear- nobility of soul, the grace of God, pushes fly” in the heat of the moment, a sincere ing the pope advise their frequent use could one to give thanks. Gratitude is the flower apology and request for forgiveness — make someone smile at first. “But when we of a noble soul.” sometimes even just a caress — can restore Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org forget them, it’s no laughing matter, right?” Asking permission, even to do something the peace. The three phrases, he said, “open the that one thinks one has a right to do as a

Published weekly except second Sunday of January; and every other said. “The president of the State week from the fourth Sunday in of Palestine told me that he left June through the middle Sunday SAINTS from Jordan with a plane full of of September; and last Sunday in sisters. The poor pilot!” December by the Diocese of Fort CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The four women saints, the Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun pope said in his homily at the St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. canonization Mass, were shining Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, shows us the importance of links in the chain of witnesses IN, and additional mailing office. becoming responsible for one to Christ’s resurrection, offer- another, of living lives of service ing their testimony not primarily POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: one to another.” through their words, but through Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort their actions of love. Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: The faith of Christians today, [email protected]. the pope said, is firmly linked “This love shines forth in the to the testimony of the Apostles testimony of Sister Jeanne Emilie MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort who witnessed the resurrection de Villeneuve, who consecrated Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) and to those who have passed on her life to God and to the poor, 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. the faith through the centuries. the sick, the imprisoned and the CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, “Like the Apostles,” he said, exploited, becoming for them Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) “each one of Christ’s followers is A devotee kisses the relic of new Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified during the and for all a concrete sign of the 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. called to become a witness to His canonization Mass for four new saints celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Lord’s merciful love,” he said. resurrection, above all in those Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 17. The pope canonized four 19th-century St. Maria Cristina Brando, he News deadline is the Monday morning human settings where forgetful- nuns. The new saints are: Marie-Alphonsine and Mary of Jesus Crucified, said, “was completely given over before publication date. Advertising ness of God and human disorien- both from historic Palestine; Jeanne Emilie De Villeneuve from ; and to ardent love for the Lord. From deadline is nine days before publica- tation are most evident.” Maria Cristina Brando from Italy. prayer and her intimate encoun- tion date. Pope Francis held a special ter with the risen Jesus present audience May 18 with dozens of in the Eucharist, she received Today’s Catholic may be reached at : Rosary Sisters and Carmelites strength to endure suffering and Today’s Catholic, from the Holy Land, who had to give herself, as bread which is P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN come to Rome for the canoniza- broken, to many people who had 46856-1169; or email: tion. wandered far from God and yet [email protected] “Pray to the two new saints hungered for authentic love.” for peace in your land so that The witness of the four ISSN 0891-1533 this interminable war would end women, Pope Francis said, should USPS 403630 and there would be peace among prompt all Christians to examine nations,” the pope told them. the strength of their own wit- “And pray for the persecuted ness to Christ. “How do I abide Christians, those chased from in Him? How do I dwell in His their homes and land,” as well love? Am I capable of ‘sowing’ as for victims of “white-glove in my family, in my workplace Find us on Facebook! persecution,” those discriminated and in my community, the seed of against because of their faith. that unity which He has bestowed www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb After reciting a Hail Mary for on us by giving us a share in the peace with the sisters, the pope life of the Trinity?” remarked on their loud and lively CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING exuberance. Banners showing Blesseds Marie-Alphonsine, Jeanne Emilie De Follow us on Twitter! “I’m very happy about this Villeneuve, Maria Cristina Brando and Mary of Jesus Crucified hang from pilgrimage of sisters for the can- the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 15. The four were @diocesefwsb onization of the new saints,” he canonized May 17 by Pope Francis. May 24, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Scholars and Catholic Workers gather Public Schedule of for conference on Dorothy Day Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

BY CORINE B. ERLANDSON • Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m. — Adult Mass, Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend • Wednesday, May 27, 11 a.m. — Mass at Good Shepherd FORT WAYNE — A daughter of Chapel, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne the Church. A saint for our time. • Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. — Presbyteral Council A counter-cultural saint. The face Meeting, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw of Catholic social justice. An icon • Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass of Marian of mercy. These were just a few High School, Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend of the ways that Dorothy Day was • Friday, May 29, 10 a.m. — Baccalaureate Mass of Bishop described at the recent conference Luers High School, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, “Dorothy Day and the Church: Fort Wayne Past, Present and Future” offered • Saturday, May 30, 5 p.m. — Adult Confirmation Mass at by the University of Saint Francis Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne May 13-15 in Fort Wayne and co- sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor. There were four plenary ses- sion talks given by Brandon Vogt, Robert Ellsberg and Kathryn Jean Lopez, writers and editors who have studied Dorothy Day. An additional plenary talk was PHOTOS BY CORINE ERLANDSON given by Martha Hennessy, the In the University of Saint Francis North Campus building lobby, posters granddaughter of Dorothy Day. were displayed with images from Dorothy Day’s papers from the Archives Forty papers were presented in of the Library. break-out sessions by university professors and scholars who have studied Dorothy Day and the Mass at Father Bly Field , as to celebrate South Bend’s 150th well as talks given by Catholic SOUTH BEND — An outdoor Mass at Father Bly Field at Saint Workers, themselves deeply High School will celebrate the 150th birthday of the City involved in the work of Catholic of South Bend on Sunday, May 31, at 1 p.m. Worker houses and farms. There Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades invites all area Catholics to join him were approximately 120 attendees in celebrating a special SB150 Mass in commemoration of the at the conference. 150th birthday of the city of South Bend. Author and blogger Brandon A multi-parish choir led by local music minister Jeremy Hoy Vogt spoke of Dorothy Day as will provide music. a faithful Catholic and activist. The Mass is for all area Catholics and is open to the public. “Dorothy Day was a true daughter No ticket is required. Bleacher seating will be available. of the Church,” Vogt said. “She Overflow seating will be on the field. In the case of inclement puts a face on Catholic social weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the High justice.” Yet, Vogt said, she School gymnasium. Our Sunday Visitor Institute and Notre Dame was not merely a social worker. Federal Credit Union are sponsors of the Mass. “For Dorothy, an encounter with the poor was an encounter with Christ,” Vogt said. Writer and editor Robert Ellsberg was another of the con- ference plenary session speak- he was leaving the country and deeply affected her. The simple ers. He worked at the her. The abortion would haunt act of cooking soup and handing Catholic Worker house from 1975 Dorothy Day the rest of her life. it out to poor people, she said, is to 1980 and worked closely with Dorothy Day was wounded by such a simple act that helps the Dorothy Day. Ellsberg’s career her abortion, Lopez said, but after poor, “but really, it changes our- has been deeply influenced by her conversion to the Catholic selves.” Dorothy Day, as he has edited her Church, she found consolation Lance Richey is the Dean of writings and letters. about her abortion in the confes- the School of Liberal Arts and Ellsberg spoke of Dorothy sional and clung to the mercy Sciences at the University of Day praying at the Basilica of of Jesus Christ. “What an icon Saint Francis and one of the con- the Immaculate Conception in Martha Hennessy, Dorothy Day’s granddaughter, gives a plenary session of mercy she is,” said Lopez. ference organizers. “Dorothy Day Washington, D.C. in 1932. Her talk at the University of Saint Francis on May 14. “So many woman have been is really a model for everyone prayer was that God help her to wounded by abortion and don’t who wants to embrace what is use her talents to alleviate the suf- Jesus.” As her vocation to work National Review Online. “I’m a know that they can be forgiven in best about America, while at the ferings of the poor. She returned for the poor became clearer and fellow New Yorker who loves Confession.” same time critiquing our culture to her New York apartment to more defined with the Houses of Dorothy Day and is inspired by “Dorothy Day is a holy in light of the Gospel demands of find Peter Maurin, a French intel- Hospitality, sacrifices followed. her witness,” she said. woman who has been gifted to voluntary poverty and non-vio- lectual who gave her a Catholic Dorothy Day experienced some Lopez sees a strong connec- us,” said Lopez. “We need to let lence,” Richey said. “She defied framework for the Catholic of the dark night of the soul of tion between Dorothy Day and the fullness of Dorothy Day’s our usual political categories, and Worker movement. St. . She felt at Pope Francis, and a Church that life be known.” She believes that tried to define her life solely in Dorothy Day was a pacifist times that she deeply let her fel- reaches out to the marginalized. Dorothy Day belongs in a litany terms of the Gospel. At a time during World War II and the low Catholic Workers down when Lopez is impressed with Dorothy of saints of the Americas. when the Church in our country , which caused she had been brusque to them or Day’s hospitality in the Catholic Martha Hennessy, another of is divided between left and right, scandal for her. She and her fel- refused their requests. Worker houses: “Give them good the plenary session speakers, is Republican and Democrat, liberal low Catholic Workers protested Still, her abiding love for the coffee, and they may stay for the Dorothy Day’s granddaughter. and conservative, she showed a against institutions they believed poor carried her through: “Where Gospel,” she said. She remembers Dorothy Day — way to follow Jesus, which tran- contributed to poverty. In the there is no love, put love, and Before Dorothy Day’s conver- she called her “Granny” — as scended these categories.” 1970s, Dorothy Day protested there will be love.” Ultimately, sion to the Catholic Church in serious but also warm. Dorothy Richey said Dorothy Day on behalf of and Ellsberg believes that Dorothy 1927, she had an abortion, the Day would travel to the farm “called us to a radical - the California farm workers, for Day’s example of holiness is result of an unhappy love affair where her only child Tamar lived ship which embodied the full- which she was arrested and jailed. not just for the few or only for with Lionel Moise, an older man with her husband and nine chil- ness of our Catholic faith. Our The Incarnation of Jesus Christ Catholic Workers, but that her strongly opposed to marriage dren. Martha married and raised conference was an attempt to let was pivotal for Dorothy Day, said call to holiness is for everyone. and children. When he learned her family and returned to the her example point the Church in Ellsberg. He quoted her writing: Kathryn Jean Lopez was that Dorothy Day was pregnant Catholic Church in 2004. Her America towards a more faithful “The mystery of the poor is Jesus. another plenary session speaker with his child, he pressured her work at Maryhouse, the Catholic and vibrant future.” What we do for them, we do for and the editor-at-large for the to get an abortion and told her Worker house in New York, has 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 24, 2015 Archbishop Romero: Symbol of Church leaders’ efforts to protect flocks religious demonstration in the BY CINDY WOODEN nation’s history and for many a profound religious experience. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — But it also led to a serious clash Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar with the Vatican’s ambassador, the Romero, who will be beatified in papal nuncio, who had pressured San Salvador May 23, has become Romero not to hold the single a symbol of Latin American Mass lest the government think it Church leaders’ efforts to protect provocative. It was the beginning their flocks from the abuses of of an enduring lack of understand- military dictatorships. ing and support on the part of the However, his life and the 35 nuncio.” years it took the Vatican to recog- Archbishop Romero contin- nize him as a martyr also reflect ued having his Sunday Masses decades of theological and pastoral and homilies broadcast by radio discussion over the line divid- and, increasingly, he used them ing pastoral action from political as opportunities to explain to under repressive regimes. Salvadoran citizens what was Archbishop Romero was assas- going on in their country and sinated March 24, 1980, while what their response as Christian celebrating Mass in the chapel of should be. He always condemned Divine Providence Hospital in San violence and he urged conver- Salvador, the city he served as sion, particularly on the part of archbishop for three years. members of the government death The intense turmoil in El squads. Salvador coincided with a period Quigley wrote that Archbishop of intense questioning within the Romero’s homilies “rarely lasted Church as pastors in countries less than an hour and a half” and under military dictatorships, civil CNS PHOTO/ROBERTO ESCOBAR, EPA included his account of “the events war or communist oppression tried People carry large portraits of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero during a rally in late March in San of the week,” both good and bad, to find the best ways to be faithful Salvador to pay tribute to the late archbishop, who was assassinated 35 years ago. Archbishop Romero, who “proclaiming the good news of to their mission of ministering to will be beatified in San Salvador May 23, has become a symbol of Latin American Church leaders’ efforts to pro- the liberating Gospel and, with the prophets of old, denouncing the their flocks while defending their tect their flocks from the abuses of military dictatorships. rights. evils of the day.” The Vatican made frequent His homilies and his letters to calls in those years for priests ter’s apprentice when he was 12 Salvador, executive secretary of Father Grande’s strong advo- government officials made him a and bishops, especially in Latin years old, but then decided to enter the bishop’s council of Central cacy for the poor as he ministered frequent target of death threats and America and in Africa, to stay out the minor seminary and continue America and Panama and as editor in rural communities in northern often put him at odds with several of partisan politics. But repressive his formal education. of the archdiocesan newspaper, San Salvador strongly influenced of the other Salvadoran bishops regimes easily decided church- Once he finished his studies at Orientacion. Archbishop Romero, say many of and even with Vatican officials men who denounced widespread the San Miguel minor seminary, In 1970, when the priest was those who knew him. The Jesuit who believed he had crossed the human rights abuses were med- he transferred to the major semi- 52, Pope Paul VI named him an used his pulpit to denounce actions line into politics and was plac- dling in politics. nary in San Salvador and was sent auxiliary bishop of San Salvador. of the government and of the death ing the Church’s pastoral work in Jesuit Father James R. to Rome where he studied at the Four years later, he became bishop squads in his country, as well as jeopardy. Brockman, author of a biography Pontifical Gregorian University. of Santiago de Maria, the dio- the violence used by some oppo- He lived in a small residence of the archbishop, like many histo- He was ordained to the Priesthood cese that included his hometown nents of the government. on the grounds of the Divine rians and supporters of Archbishop April 4, 1942, in the chapel of the of Ciudad Barrios. Social and After consultation with the Providence Hospital in San Romero’s , said that Latin American College. political tensions in El Salvador priests’ council, Archbishop Salvador and frequently celebrated when Bishop Romero was chosen Returning to El Salvador in were growing worse; when five Romero “ordered only one public Mass, vespers and Benediction as archbishop of San Salvador in 1944, he worked as a parish priest farmworkers were hacked to death Mass celebrated in the archdiocese there with the sisters who ran the 1977, he was known as a “con- in the Diocese of San Miguel, later in June 1975 by members of the on the Sunday following Grande’s hospital. He was shot and killed servative” and there was a wide- becoming secretary of the diocese, Salvadoran National Guard, then- funeral,” Father Brockman wrote in the chapel, a day after he chal- spread assumption that he would a position he held for 23 years. Bishop Romero consoled the fami- in the introduction to the diary. lenged army soldiers for killing not directly challenge the coun- During that time — long before lies and wrote a letter of protest to “It turned out to be the largest their fellow citizens. try’s rulers. His background was becoming archbishop of San the government. not that of a political activist. Salvador and famous for the radio “Before Romero was arch- Oscar Romero was born Aug. broadcasts of his homilies — he bishop for a month, his deeply 15, 1917, in Ciudad Barrios, convinced local radio stations to admired friend, the Jesuit Rutilio Partners in the second of seven children. broadcast his Sunday Masses and Grande, was killed,” wrote Although not considered poor, the sermons so that Catholics in more Thomas Quigley, a former official Inspiration family did not have electricity or rural areas could listen and grow at the U.S. bishops’ conference, in running water in their home, and in their faith. the foreword to the English trans- the children slept on the floor. He served as of the lation of Archbishop Romero’s Oscar began working as a carpen- interdiocesan seminary in San audio diary. Nick Gray America’s Choice In Homecare® 800•888•7968 | SYM.com Where we allow your loved ones to live where they want to be...in their own home! 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Some Angela Beale Martin, M.D. (6/15/15) the state to include elective abor- Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. of these struggles have taken on tions in the health plans they sell. Some investment is flowing in. But religious overtones. The Kachin • A Catholic agency that for underneath this apparent progress in the north, who are 95 percent 260-222-7401 there is uncertainty about the future Christian, have been fighting with years had provided excellent service www.fertilityandmidwifery.com lost its federal grant to serve the vic- as hardliners, especially the military, the government for years over their resist those who would push for right to land and resources (timbers, tims of human trafficking, because Parishioners: St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne it could not, in conscience, comply more reforms. President Obama, gems) found in the region. 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They can cause an early abortion. Even tion. The Muslims, who call them- have been struggling for equality, individuals and organizations with selves Rohingya and want to be justice and freedom since 1948, Thanks for Your Support a religious objection to abortion, considered another of the 135 ethnic resisting the loss of their language sterilization or other procedures are groups that make up the country, and culture by “Burmanization.” forced to take part. claim to have come to Myanmar In this time of transition, marginal- In some states, government centuries ago. On the other hand, ized groups are finding it difficult to officials are seeking to force even Rakhine Buddhists view Muslims make their voice heard. Catholic hospitals to allow abortions. solely as recent Bengali migrants, To further complicate the During the situation, the government has been This is why members of Congress who compete for scarce resources, of both parties are sponsoring the and would like to expel them. The promoting new laws that threaten Health Care Conscience Rights Act government has denied citizen- religious freedom. Parliament began (H.R. 940). The act would improve ship to the Rohingya so they are 2015 by debating bills that would require permission from local federal law in three ways: “stateless.” They face restrictions • Correcting loopholes and other on marriage, number of children, authorities before converting to a deficiencies in the major federal law residence and the right to own prop- new religion, limit interfaith mar- Sharathon! preventing governmental discrimi- erty. Rohingya Muslims numbering riage and allow governments in eth- nation against health care providers 180,000 are internally displaced, nic minority areas to set their own that do not help provide or pay for confined to squalid refugee camps population controls. abortions. where their food rations and access Many religious leaders voiced • Inserting a conscience clause to essential services like health care concern that despite the current into the health care reform law, so are limited. Catholic groups offering religious overtones, the violence its mandates for particular “benefits” humanitarian assistance to Rohingya is motivated by forces that want in private health plans will not be internally displaced persons (IDPs) to slow the pace of reforms. The used to force insurers, employ- are only allowed to do so through Catholic Church has been very ers and individuals to violate their the government. Militant Buddhists active in advocating for dialogue. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 24, 2015 Reaction to Tsarnaev detained, how the mostly for-profit prison industry manages detention death sentence in Boston and bishops’ personal experiences Marathon bombing with people in detention, the report called instead for more supervised mixed ews riefs release, better case management N B and community support programs WASHINGTON (CNS) — Reaction was mixed on the May to ensure that people show up for 15 jury sentencing of death for court appearances or deportation Dzhokhar Tsarnaev for his role in DOMINICAN SISTER FROM IRAQ TESTIFIES AT HEARING orders. The report released May 11, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. “Unlocking Human Dignity: A Plan Tsarnaev had been convicted April 8 to Transform the U.S. Immigrant of all 30 counts lodged against him Detention System,” was a joint proj- in the bombing, which killed three ect of the Migration and Refugee people and injured hundreds. Of Services of the U.S. Conference of those 30 counts, 17 carried the death Catholic Bishops and the Center for penalty, and jurors imposed the death Migration Studies, a Catholic migra- sentence on six of those — all in tion policy think tank. In a telecon- connection with placing a bomb on ference about the report that same Boylston Street along the marathon day, two bishops said they expect route. “Catholic Mobilizing Network Pope Francis will address the topic prays for the victims of the Boston when he visits the marathon bombing, their families, in September. Among the events and all those whose lives have been on the pope’s agenda are speech- touched by violence,” said a May 15 es to a joint meeting of Congress statement by the Catholic Mobilizing and the United Nations. “The pope Network to End the Use of the Death will certainly address this issue,” Penalty. “We believe in the dignity said Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. of all human life. Our faith calls us Elizondo of Seattle, chairman of the to be hopeful for the salvation of USCCB Committee on Migration. all. We stand with our Church and The pope has spoken several times with Pope Francis, who reminds us about immigrants who are drowning that ‘God is in everyone’s life. Even as they try to cross the Mediterranean if the life of a person has been a to reach Italy and Greece, he noted. disaster.’ We should never deny the The pope is also concerned about the opportunity for God to transform situations people are forced to live in the lives of even those who have after they flee famine or war in their committed heinous acts. We can- own countries, he said. not teach that killing is wrong by killing.” The death sentence levied CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Archbishop urges prayers against Tsarnaev “perpetuates the Sister Diana Momeka, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. in use of an unfair, unjust practice that for victims of ‘tragic train is disproportionately used on poor Mosul, Iraq, testifies at a May 13 hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington titled “Ancient derailment’ people and people of color,” said a Communities Under Attack: ISIS’s War on Religious Minorities.” Speaking quietly and May 15 statement from Diann Rust- (CNS) — Tierney, executive director of the deliberately, Dominican Sister Diana urged a congressional committee hearing to help Philadelphia Archbishop Charles National Coalition Against the Death the displaced Christian refugees in Iraq to “go back home. We want nothing more than to J. Chaput May 13 urged prayers Penalty. “We had held out hope for a for all affected by the Amtrak different punishment, given that the go back to our lives; we want nothing more than to go home,” said Sister Diana. She was train derailment in the city’s Port majority of people in Massachusetts, one of four women who spoke of the urgent need to not only help and protect religious Richmond neighborhood that left at including many of the victims’ fam- least six people dead and injured ily members, oppose the death pen- minorities but also to preserve and save religious sites. more than 200 others. “I urge all alty and have outlawed it in their people of goodwill to join me in state. We express our sincerest con- extending prayerful condolences to dolences for the victims of the attack those mourning the sudden loss of and their families.” a loved one and in asking the Lord the archbishop said. At the same be richer, stronger, more intuitive,” of them trying to recover valuables to bring healing to all those suffer- time, some criminals will never be he said. “Women in the Church must from the debris of collapsed houses ing physical and emotional anguish Nebraska archbishop, fit for reintegration into society and have this role,” because the Church and buildings, died and more than in the wake of this incident,” he other religious leaders just sentences are needed to keep needs “the feminine genius.” During 1,200 were injured when the mag- said in a statement. “Let us also Nebraskans safe, he said. the pope’s long meeting with the nitude-7.3 quake hit at 12:50 p.m. pray for all of the first responders, back death penalty repeal religious, he responded off the cuff “The fear is back and everyone is emergency personnel and medical to questions posed by two women worried about the future. Many are professionals who have been work- OMAHA, Neb. (CNS) — Noting Church needs women’s and two men. But he also highlighted sleeping in the open,” said Bishop all life is sacred, Archbishop George ing to assist those affected by the voices, input, experiences, the stories and ministries of religious Simick. Josh Niraula, former coor- derailment,” he added. “May God J. Lucas of Omaha joined about 15 he has met during his two years as dinator of Caritas Asia, told CNS, religious leaders, priests and nuns at bless and protect them.” Amtrak’s pope tells religious bishop of Rome and experiences “The massive quake has shattered Northeast Regional Train 188 head- a news conference in Omaha May he had previously as archbishop of more Nepalese minds and hearts and 13 in calling for an end to the death VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Women ing from Washington to New York can be appointed heads of some Buenos Aires. has generated more fear and worry derailed around 9:30 p.m. May 12. penalty. As the Nebraska Legislature for the future. Those who were brave debates the issue, Archbishop Lucas offices of the Roman Curia, Pope Aboard were 238 passengers and Francis said, but that will not be enough to come back to normal life five crew members. According to said he was pleased and privileged Fresh quake rattles are now hesitant, and fear of further “to join friends from other faith com- enough to “recover the role” women an AP story, the train derailed as it should have in the Catholic Church. confidence of people, quakes has dented their confidence,” was going around a curve in the Port munities at this important moment.” Niraula said. The archbishop also noted he was “Women should be promoted,” he relief workers in Nepal Richmond area, leaving the engine representing the Nebraska Catholic said May 16 during an audience and two cars standing upright. Three Conference, the public policy arm with an international group of men KATHMANDU, Nepal (CNS) — Scathing report calls for other cars fell on their sides, and a of the state’s three Catholic bish- and women religious working in the The second major earthquake in less sixth car was flipped over almost on ops. Catholic teaching recognizes the Diocese of Rome. But assigning a than three weeks spread renewed dismantling immigrant its roof. A team from the National state has recourse to the death pen- certain number of women to leader- fears and dented the confidence of detention system Transportation Safety Board was on alty if it is the only available means ship positions is “simply functional- people, said Church and charity the scene by early morning May 13 to protect society from a grave threat ism,” he said. What is important is to workers. “The death and devasta- WASHINGTON (CNS) — A scath- to lead an investigation into the cause to human life, Archbishop Lucas ensure that women have a voice and tion may be less, but the psycho- ing new report on the conditions of the accident. U.S. Transportation said at the Omaha Press Club. But are listened to, he said, because the logical impact is very high,” Bishop under which immigrants are detained Secretary Anthony Foxx said his because of improvements in the Church needs their specific contribu- Paul Simick of Nepal told Catholic concludes with the U.S. bishops’ agency would work with the NTSB penal system, such cases are rare, if tions. “When we men are dealing News Service May 13. “They were recommendation that the current sys- “to conduct a thorough investigation not practically nonexistent, he said. with a problem, we arrive at a con- slowly recovering from the shock tem be dismantled and replaced with into the cause of this devastating The death penalty does not provide clusion, but if we deal with the same and the trauma and (were) trying to less drastic approaches for keeping event.” rehabilitation and there is no clear problem along with women, the con- restart (their lives). Now they have track of people whose immigration evidence that executions deter crime, clusion could be different. It could been stunned by this unprecedented cases are pending. Drawing on inter- lead along the same path, but would quake.” More than 60 people, most national law, analyses of who is May 24, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Holy Cross College able and discounts are available for family multiples. President elected to ACCU Register by May 29 via Board Facebook, prolifemichiana.org, or 574-232-LIFE (5433). round the iocese The camp is sponsored by the NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross A D Brother John R. Paige, president Kloska Family and hosted by St. of Holy Cross College at Notre Joseph County Right to Life. Dame, was recently elected to the Association of Catholic Colleges Saint Joseph Health and Universities (ACCU) Board of INDIANA BISHOPS MEET IN FORT WAYNE Directors. Brother Paige, along with System unites regional four others elected, immediately health ministry joined the 18-member board, with terms that will conclude in 2018. MISHAWAKA — Continuing ACCU’s Board oversees the the healing legacy of the Sisters work of the association to encourage of the Holy Cross and the Poor and facilitate the sharing of ideas Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the and efforts among its formation of Saint Joseph Health member institutions, and to promote System was announced May 15. the positive work being done at its In addition to acute hospital member colleges and universities. care, Saint Joseph Health System “The ACCU plays a vital role in will provide community wellness, keeping Catholic higher education physical rehabilitation, physician strong and vibrant,” said Brother clinics, home care, skilled nurs- Paige. “I am honored to do my ing care, outpatient services, inde- part by serving on the board, and pendent and assisted senior liv- continuing to learn from my board ing, memory care and affordable colleagues.” senior apartments. Saint Joseph Health System Saint Joseph Fiber Arts will unite all of the Trinity Health regional ministries in Michiana Club gives back into one coordinated health sys- tem. SOUTH BEND — The Saint After the unification, Saint Joseph High School Fiber Arts Club, Joseph Health System will pro- a group that works with various vide healthcare at every stage of a methods of fiber arts including cro- KAY COZAD patient’s life. The members of the chet, weaving, sewing and knitting, The bishops of Indiana gathered in Fort Wayne on May 12-13 for their annual spring Saint Joseph Health System fam- recently donated over 75 blankets ily will provide exceptional faith- and 94 scarves to Catholic Charities meeting. In the photo, front row, from left, are Bishop Emeritus Dale J. Melczek of the based care to every man, woman of South Bend. Students spent over Diocese of Gary, Bishop Charles C. Thompson of the Diocese of Evansville, Bishop Kevin and child who needs it, said Albert 150 hours donating their time and Gutierrez, Saint Joseph Health talent to help those in need. C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Bishop Emeritus William L. System president and CEO. “Some of the items will be dis- Higi of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana; back row, Bishop Donald J. Hying of the To learn more about Saint tributed to clients in need through Joseph Health System, visit the Education Creates Hope and Diocese of Gary, Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, sjmed.com. Opportunity Program or ECHO; Christmas Assistance Program; Bishop Emeritus Andrew Gettelfinger of the Diocese of Evansville and Archbishop Joseph Refugee Resettlement; and through W. Tobin of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. our Resource and Referral Program. However, most of the items are dis- tributed through the Food Pantry Jimmy Sturm, Erik Woehnker and during the winter months. We have Makenna Zwick. CENTRAL CATHOLIC ALUMNI PLAN MEMORIAL a lot of families who come to the Bishop Luers High School pantry without hats or scarves. Many Academic Super Bowl was recog- of our Food Pantry clients walk or nized as one of the Top 10 teams take the bus routinely so having among Indiana Academic Super hats, scarves and gloves helps to Bowls. keep them warm,” said Claire M. Erik Woehnker, Luke Scheer, Coleman, West Region director of Sebastian Skordos and Gabrielle Catholic Charities in South Bend. Bearman placed fourth at state Donations of fleece are being competition, which was held at accepted. To make a donation, con- Purdue University on May 9. tact club moderator Alynn Eggert at [email protected]. Registrations being taken Bishop Luers Academic for Life Defenders Boot Super Bowl teams achieve Camp local, state success NOTRE DAME — High school and college students will gather FORT WAYNE — The Bishop Saturday, June 6, for the second Luers Academic Super Bowl annual training of young pro-life teams have recently achieved warriors for the defense of life. local and state honors. The math, The four-hour interactive work- English, social studies and fine shops will be foundational (101) MARY LOU MORRIS arts teams placed first at area com- or for returning students to go The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has approved the Central Catholic Alumni petition. The science and inter- deeper (201) with expert speakers disciplinary teams placed second. from the Life Training Institute. Association’s plan to memorialize the original school site as “Central Catholic Memorial Bishop Luers was named first in Participants will leave equipped Place” at the corner of Lewis and Clinton streets in Fort Wayne. A large granite monu- Class C. and confident to serve as a power- Team members include Julia ful voice for the unborn. ment will be enhanced by a path of 2,000 bricks, shown above, leading to the Christ of Andorfer, Jon Baum, Gabrielle The boot camp will be held Lewis Street statue. The estimated cost of $80,000 is being sought through donations to Bearman, Eileen Bond, Margaret Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to Cicchiello, Grace Everett, 2 p.m. at Geddes Hall, University the project. One may buy a brick for $50, a tree for $300, a bench for $1,000 and/or make Fisher, Carolina Garcia, Jon of Notre Dame, and offered to ris- an additional donation. Checks should be made to the CCHS Alumni Association and Gladding, Chris Heiny, Katie ing high school through college- Justice, Isaiah Klotz, Schall, age students sent to George Haggenjos, 211 S. Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City, IN 46725. Luke Scheer, Andrew Schenkel, Cost is $15 and includes T-shirt Sebastian Skordos, James Slocum, and lunch. Scholarships are avail- For questions and information, call Mary Lou Thieme Morris at 260-485-6164. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 24, 2015 BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL Ellen Robbins Lucie Ly named valedictorian Mary Richter FORT WAYNE to become actively involved in my named co-valedictorian — Lucie Ly faith such as religious clubs, weekly earns has been named Confession and Adoration, which FORT WAYNE business world,” she says, adding Bishop Dwenger is my favorite.” Ly has also served salutatorian — Ellen Robbins of her role as stage manager of the High School’s in many other areas of religious has been named 10 plays performed at Bishop Luers valedictorian activity throughout her Catholic co-valedictorian during her four years of high school, for the class of academic career including altar rank of Bishop Luers “Drama was also a teamwork exer- 2015. A native serving, Decade Club, Apologetics, High School class cise, an extracurricular that required of Fort Wayne the Dead Theologians’ Society, FORT WAYNE of 2015. Daughter working together with and depending and parishioner LUCIE LY Young Disciple and even Life Teen — Mary Richter of Mark and Janice on at least 20 other people in the cast of St. Charles Retreats. has earned the Robbins, this and crew. … It made me realize how ELLEN ROBBINS Borromeo Parish, Ly feels her Extracurricular activities rank of salutato- academic scholar much interdependence is necessary in Catholic education has been the involved the math, science, social rian for Bishop resides in Zulu and a large group.” one of the most influential aspect studies and interdisciplinary aca- Dwenger’s attends St. Louis Besancon Parish, Because Robbins lives in the on her life. demic teams, and Ly was captain of class of 2015. where she is a server and lector. country she considers herself an “I believe that even those out- the math and social studies team. Parishioner Robbins has found her academic outdoor woman and her hobbies side the faith can benefit from the This academic scholar has a pas- of St. Charles MARY RICHTER career at Bishop Luers High School revolve around her animals, “a Paso Catholic morals and ideals that are sion for music as well, which has Borromeo Parish to be one of logic and inspiration. Fino named Venus, two dogs, a cat, instilled into each student at schools led her to some exciting opportuni- in Fort Wayne She says, “In my four years at Luers, four goats and enough birds to fill such as Dwenger. Especially today ties. After taking summer classes Richter says of her exemplary I have learned to defend my Catholic an aviary.” in a society so absorbed in a ‘culture Ly has been able to participate in Catholic education at Bishop faith with logical arguments and She enjoys riding and spend- of death,’ our young people may Advanced Choir and show choir and Dwenger, “Being in the midst of explain it in simple terms.” ing time with her horse as well as profit from the message of life and says of the experience, “(It) has been so many other faithful Catholics Her faith has led her to sponsor reading and writing. “I am currently love that their peers and teachers a challenge, comfort and blessing.” everyday has strengthened my her best friend in the RCIA program working on a novel of my own. I bring in a Catholic school environ- Ly also enjoys being part of Bishop own faith, and I definitely think recently. “It was an amazing experi- write poems randomly throughout ment,” she says. Dwenger’s Liturgical Choir where that Bishop Dwenger has pre- ence, and we are now both extraordi- the day, whenever I think of a few Ly is grateful to have had the she had the privilege of leading the pared me to go out into the world nary ministers of Holy Communion lines and am not in the middle of an opportunity to have the intellectual school in worship through song. and spread the love of God to for the school Masses as well as peer assignment or lecture,” she says. stimulation of Bishop Dwenger’s Inside the classroom Ly enjoys others.” ministers. It was an opportunity that Other interests include visual theology classes and says, “I’ve discussing theology and other topics This salutatorian has appreci- I would never have had at a public arts, making jewelry and model learned that my faith doesn’t have of philosophy, but her favorite activ- ated the encouragement Bishop school, and I will cherish the memo- horse tack and cooking. “I like mak- to be some abstract concept that I ity outside the classroom is playing Dwenger High School extends ries forever,” she says. ing food from scratch,” she says just have to accept. There’s a schol- the piano. “I have been playing for their students to become involved Extracurricular activities for this enthusiastically. arly way to logically and tangibly nearly 13 years, and I don’t know in faith-based activities. “Much of co-valedictorian include peer min- Robbins plans to attend the understand the mystery we know how I would be able to function in the service work that I have done istry, drama and Future Business University of Saint Francis this fall as Catholicism, and the more I my day to day life without it.” She’s has been connected with my school Leaders of America, in which she with the intention of studying biol- learn about it, the more beautiful it also taught herself to play the guitar in some way,” she says, adding competed both on a team and as an ogy with a focus on pre-veterinary becomes, and the more I want to do and hopes to learn to play other that the school also stresses the individual at the state conference. studies. Robbins’ goal is to work in everything I can to glorify God with instruments in the future. importance of prayer. “All of my “It taught me that both teamwork an animal shelter, zoo or state park my life,” she says, adding that she Ly plans to attend the University teachers start class with prayer and and individuality are important in the upon graduation. values the service opportunities that of Notre Dame in the fall with a intentions and we do the same at the afforded her the chance to put her major in pre-professional studies to beginning and end of the day over faith in action during high school. become a pathologist. announcements.” “Dwenger has also provided Extracurricular activities for Erik Woehnker me with a myriad of opportunities this scholar involves participation earns co-valedictorian rank FORT WAYNE of varsity tennis has been a joy for — Erik Woehnker Woehnker, who was team captain ranks as co- for two of those years. He also has valedictorian of been involved as Math Academic the class of 2015 Super Bowl team member with at Bishop Luers two years as team captain, four Congratulations High School. years of Future Business Leaders of This parishioner America, National Honor Society of St. Elizabeth member, four-year Key Club mem- Ann Seton Parish ERIK WOEHNKER ber, two-year Knights for Life mem- and Roanoke ber and a peer tutor. resident feels his Catholic education To add to his already busy sched- at Bishop Luers has deepened his ule this scholar-athlete currently faith and strengthened his ability works as part-time tennis staff at the to share it with others. “My high Fort Wayne Country Club. “Having school experience has allowed me a throughout high school has to learn about my faith every day helped me learn the importance of of the school year. It has given me time management,” he says. more opportunities to experience the Interests outside the academic faith and share the experience with venue include tennis, of course, with others,” he says. ping pong and biking closely fol- Class of 2015! The academic star values his lowing. He also enjoys listening to Catholic education that has garnered music. him the ability to defend and live As for making treasured memo- his faith well. “I feel that the biggest ries, Woehnker says, “A couple of value to a Catholic education is the my favorite memories from high Wishing you all the best for a bright future! opportunity to learn enough about school include participating in the your faith to be able to defend it and 2013 March for Life in Washington, live it. It also helps to introduce you D.C. and attending the 2014 Future We will miss you, to a faithful group of people who Business Leaders of America can have a great influence on your National Conference in Nashville, life,” he says. .” The Benjamin T. and Traci Clark Family Woehnker not only takes his Woehnker will attend Purdue academic challenges seriously, but University in West Lafayette this he also dives in to extracurricular fall with a major in mechanical engi- activities as well. Playing four years neering. May 24, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Graduations mark beginnings and endings ALL STORIES BY KAY COZAD in four years of Key Club, blanket making for Linus Blankets for three MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL years, a year in the Apologetics Club and for the past two years the National Honor Society. In addition Merisa Middlestadt to academics and extracurriculars, Richter has a busy fall and spring schedule of horseback riding, a pas- ranks as valedictorian sion that has led her to participate in 4-H for the past seven years. And MISHAWAKA Life in Washington, D.C., volunteer Richter recently has taken a job as — Merisa for the St. Vincent de Paul Society receptionist at Park Place Senior Middlestadt has and serve as a leader in Marian’s Living as well. been named as Campus Ministry Team.” In addition to horseback riding, the valedictorian In addition to her stringent aca- this academic star enjoys running of Marian High demic life Marian’s valedictorian and reading when she has time. She School’s Class is an athlete and volunteer as well also finds great pleasure in listening of 2015. She and as servant. “I have been involved to music and collecting small horse her family reside in Campus Ministry, Right to Life, CONGRATULATIONS figurines. in Mishawaka MERISA Latin Club, National Honor Society, Richter has benefited both aca- and are mem- MIDDLESTADT Vincentians Service Club and the demically and spiritually during her bers of Queen student newspaper,” she says, add- GRADUATES! tenure at Bishop Dwenger and will of Peace Parish. ing, “I was a member of the volley- cherish the many memories she has Middlestadt has found great growth ball team for two years and I am a 2701 Spring Street made, including the formal dances, in her Catholic education and says, three-year letter winner on the girls’ participating in Saints Alive and Fort Wayne, IN 46808 “The value of a Catholic education track and field team.” 260-399-8000 • sf.edu playing cards every day in calculus lies in its dedication to excellence She has also worked with the after the AP exam. An important in both faith and academics. The MRSA Research Center at the memory of Richter’s involves Father high level of academic and religious University of for the past Jacob Meyer, chaplain of the school. knowledge has defined my personal two years, where research has “I will also never forget learning experience in Catholic education. focused on categorizing the pres- about time management from Father Moreover, a Catholic education ence of staph and MRSA among Congratulations Jacob during the senior girls’ retreat. never places academics and faith in various populations of interest. A planner is now number one on opposition to one another. They are Middlestadt also volunteered for the my shopping list!” she says. instead complementary and growth Chiara Home during her four years SCHENA II Richter will attend Saint Leo in one area helps to nourish growth at Marian. University in Saint Leo, Florida, in the other as well.” Middlestadt’s interests include On your graduation from where she will study biology with Middlestadt feels her faith has reading, throwing the shot-put and dis- Marian High School a biomedical and health sciences been deepened by the many oppor- cus, babysitting, dog sitting and watch- focus. She hopes to pursue medical tunities she has to live it through ing college sports. She also works a and your acceptance at school with her sights set on a career action. She says, “My experience at summer job at the Blueberry Ranch. as a radiologist. Marian has allowed me to actively Purdue University! participate in my faith. I have been able to participate in the March for MARIAN, PAGE 10 MAKENNA ZWICK BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 God bless you “We wish you all the best at the as you begin anew at Purdue! University of Indianapolis. We love you and are Congratulations! so honored to be your family. Love, Love...Dad, Mom and Colleen Mom, Dad, Dakota, Canyon, Willow & Kyra Zwick 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 24, 2015 MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Saint Catholic School Lauren Jankowski named co-salutatorian is pleased to recognize MISHAWAKA as a second- and third-grade boys’ past two years, experimenting most — Lauren basketball coach through Upward, a recently with gold nanoparticles Jankowski has Christian-based league that not only and their potential to increase the Erik Woehnker been named allows me to help kids to improve detectability of microcalcifications co-salutatorian their basketball skills, but also to in breast tissue. Valedictorian of the class of grow in their faith life.” This enthusiastic senior even 2015 at Marian Additionally, Jankowski has fits a job into her busy schedule. High School. volunteered for the St. Vincent de She says, “I work at Juday Creek at Bishop Luers High School The daughter of LAUREN Paul Society, Hannah’s House, Golf Course as a golf camp coach and alumnus of Craig and Juliann JANKOWSKI Chiara Home, Near Northwest and banquet server. Though it can Jankowski, this Neighborhood, the Samantha sometimes be difficult to fit into Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School co-salutatorian Hickey Memorial Foundation, my schedule, I truly enjoy my job. resides with her family in Granger. Busy Hands and the Center for the Being surrounded by lots of ener- Congratulations on your accomplishments! Jankowski feels her stellar Catholic Homeless. getic little kids is easily my favorite education at Marian High School She says, “The Junior Civitans/ part!” has challenged her to become a Vincentians Club has helped me to In her spare time, Jankowski well-rounded student. She says, discover the many opportunities in enjoys playing golf, reading, baking “As a Catholic high school, Marian my community to serve others, and and spending time with her friends strives to challenge students both my faith life has undoubtedly been and family. St. Louis Academy academically and spiritually. I strengthened as a result.” Jankowski will cherish her mem- sends congratulations to a distinguished alumna believe that this holistic approach As a varsity golf team member ories of classwork and extra school helps to develop well-rounded stu- for the past three years Jankowski activities, but will forever hold her dents who want to continue growing was recently a golf captain and golf family in her heart. “My fond- Ellen Robbins in their education and faith long named to the Academic All-State est memories come from the time 2015 VALEDICTORIAN after high school.” Team. She is the chairperson of I spent with my golf teammates. Service to others has helped the tutoring program for National We have gone through the best and Bishop Luers High School this bright student put her faith into Honor Society and a captain for the worst of times together, and I will action. “I have always been taught Science Olympiad team. Jankowski think of them forever as family,” Our best wishes are with you in the future! that the best way to show one’s faith is also a member of Latin Club and she says. is through one’s actions. Marian’s was Consul (president) her junior Jankowski plans to attend Junior Civitans/Vincentians Club year. Purdue University as a Trustees’ encourages students to be generous Adding to her challenging sched- Scholar with a major in biomedical in giving of their time and efforts ule Jankowski has been research- engineering. She hopes to continue for the betterment of others. For the ing at bioengineering labs at the her work in biomedical engineering past three years, I have volunteered for the in graduate school. Claire Doyle named co-salutatorian MISHAWAKA In addition to Doyle’s sterling ing time with friends, I do not have — Claire Doyle academic performance she has any free time. If I have any extra has been named merit in her extracurricular sports time, I text whomever is working to the co-salutatorian activities as well, including playing see if I can sub for them.” of Marian High two years of soccer and four years Special interests involve School’s class of of varsity lacrosse. She earned the lacrosse, reading, skiing, travelling 2015. She and Rising Star Award and the Most and Notre Dame football. her family live in Improved Award during her sopho- Doyle will treasure the memories Granger and are CLAIRE DOYLE more year, and was a member of she has made along her high school members of St. All Region Team. Doyle, who was journey and says, “I will especially Pius X Parish. captain of the team in her senior remember the friends I have made Doyle feels her Catholic education year, also earned the U.S. Lacrosse over the past four years.” Her favor- has impacted her as a whole person. All Academic Award and the ite memory, she says, is of carpool- “My Catholic education has added Mental Attitude Award, junior year. ing. “During my freshman year, I a perspective and tied my educa- Club memberships include four was happy to carpool with my cool tion together. Every subject has had years in the French Club, Junior senior sister. During my sophomore the common bond of Catholicism, Civitans/Young Vincentians and and junior years, I rode to school allowing students to look at what Science Olympiad. Doyle was also with friends, and now as a senior, I they are learning in a new light. My a two-year member of National drive my own carpool.” Catholic education has emphasized Honor Society and the Marian Doyle will be attending the becoming a well-rounded individu- Science Research class. University of Notre Dame where al,” she says. Outside of high school Doyle her intended major is biology with “Due to my participation in the finds time to enjoy her work at a minor in global health. She is also National Honor Society and other Rocco’s Restaurant. She says of her considering law school and hopes to service organizations, my high school job, “It is difficult to work into my go into research or patent law. experience has given me amazing school schedule, but I make sure opportunities to serve my community. that I do because I love my job! To me, the definition of service is to My coworkers are like family to put faith into action and Marian has me, plus I get good pizza. Between MARIAN been a great place to do so.” school, lacrosse practice and spend- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

This academic star will treasure the times she had with her friends at From Bishop Luers Marian High School and says, “The memories I treasure most are the to Ave Maria small, day-to-day ones, like laughing with my friends at our lockers and surviving brutally cold track meets Congratulations with my teammates.” Middlestadt will be attending the Corinne Zay University of Chicago with a major in biological science and pre-med. She hopes to attend medical school and become a medical researcher. May 24, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL St. Anthony Catholic Church Nolan Liu named valedictorian in Angola thanks the Lord for SOUTH BEND encounter.” helps me to focus and structure all our graduates. — Nolan Liu Beyond his academic prow- my day in a more orderly fash- will lead Saint ess, Liu has been involved in the ion; I’ve learned how to prioritize Joseph High school’s varsity Quiz Bowl team different types of schoolwork and May God bless you School’s class for four years and captained the gotten much better at avoiding of 2015 as vale- team his junior and senior years, procrastination as a result of my now and in your future! dictorian this winning 12 state championships experiences at balancing my job year. As a South for Saint Joseph. He has also with an academic schedule,” says Bend native Liu NOLAD LIU run varsity cross-country and the scholar. is a parishioner has participated in two econom- In his spare time Liu enjoys of St. Matthew ics competitions: Fed Challenge reading, and can often be found Queen of Peace School Cathedral where he is a steadfast and Euro Challenge. “In the thumbing through some British or MISHAWAKA server and prizes his Catholic latter two, I’ve participated on 20th century American literature. education saying, “In the context teams that won three Midwest He also relishes writing and fre- of a Catholic education, the mere Championships and also on my quently composes short stories, acquisition of facts and data is school’s Euro Challenge team screenplays and poetry. augmented and transcended by that won second place in the Liu’s treasured memories from the constant presence of a deeper nation in 2013,” he reports. high school include hanging out spiritual Truth — and that in turn Other extracurricular activities with his friends and “adventur- lends relevance, meaning and include Creative Writing Club ing” around town, attending the sends congratulations and context to the physical realities of and Right to Life Club as well as March for Life all four years the facts themselves.” Boy Scouts, in which he achieved with his classmates, road trip- best wishes to a distinguished alumna Liu has made use of the vari- the rank of Eagle Scout. During ping with the Quiz Bowl team to ous opportunities Saint Joseph the summers, Liu also volun- Atlanta and Chicago for national Merisa Middlestadt has offered to put his faith in teered for the mayor’s office competitions, going to New York action, such as serving at all- and interned at the City of South and Washington, D.C., with 2015 VALEDICTORIAN school Masses, attending retreats Bend, writing speeches and proc- Euro Challenge, and lazy sum- with friends and events such lamations for the mayor. mer morning runs with the cross Marian High School as the March for Life. He says, In addition to Liu’s other country team. “Over these past four years, I activities he holds a job at the Liu will attend Princeton know that I have become a per- Sanctuary of St. Paul’s and this University with the intended son who can both stand up for summer will be working for the major of economics with hope to my beliefs and practice them with ACE Program at the University work with an investment or con- pride in whatever circumstances I of Notre Dame. “Holding a job sulting firm. Sofia Carozza named salutatorian SOUTH BEND of both the French and National Carozza broadened her horizons — Sofia Carozza Honor Societies. Carozza is a phys- with a study abroad. She recalls, “I has been named ics tutor at her school and a volun- spent my junior year of high school Congratulations salutatorian of teer at Our Lady of the Road. abroad in Milan, Italy. I lived with Saint Joseph High Carozza enjoyed her internship an Italian family and attended Istituto to the School for 2015. in the office of Mayor Pete Buttigieg Sacro Cuore. It was an incredible Residing in South and currently is manager of Oh experience. I met some of my best Bend where Mamma’s Italian Deli. She says of her friends, discovered new passions Class of 2015! she attends St. busy schedule, “I have been working and was challenged every day. I was Joseph Church, SOFIA CAROZZA there for three years now, so I learned immersed in such a rich culture and Carozza values how to manage my time effectively history, I realized how much of the the freedom her Catholic education in order to balance the long hours of world I still have to discover.” It has been an has afforded her. “Only at Catholic work with everything else.” Carozza will attend the institutions is there true freedom in When asked about her special University of Notre Dame as a honor and a privilege. the classroom; students are not only interests, Carozza simply says, “I Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar with the able to but encouraged to pursue love running!” intended major and eventual career and explore their deepest questions In addition to her challenging of neuroscience. God’s blessings to you! in the context of any subject matter four-year tenure at Saint Joseph, or extracurricular activity. Catholic schools approach young people not Once a Saint, Always a Saint! simply as students but as individu- St. Charles Borromeo als with infinite value, and dedicate time and energy to the formation of both their minds and their hearts,” Parish and School she says. CONGRATULATES This academic star has risen to the challenge of living her faith throughout her high school career Lucie Ly and says, “The high school atmo- sphere has allowed me to explore VALEDICTORIAN my faith in the context of my stud- ies, extracurricular activities and friendships. I have been surrounded by adults who lead exemplary Catholic lives, and the many oppor- tunities of service and worship at St. Joe have challenged me to practice my faith more actively.” Mary Richter During her years at Saint Joseph, Carozza has been involved in much SALUTATORIAN more than just academic life there. Bishop Dwenger High School She was lead in school theater pro- ductions, both plays and musicals, May God bless you, His Blessed Mother watch over you, participated in EuroChallenge and is and His Spirit guide you in all your future endeavors! currently president of Saint Joseph’s (260)496-4700 www.bishopdwenger.com French Club. She is also a member 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 24, 2015

SUMMER CAMPS HELD AT BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne will be hosting athletic and performing arts camps during the summer. All camp registration forms and camp details are available on the school’s website, www.bishopluers.org. Summer camps being offered are: Football Lineman Camp — June 22-25; Dance Camp — June 24-26; Volleyball Camp — June 6-7; Girls’ Sports Basketball Camp — July 13-16; Football Camp — June 20-23; and Show Choir Camp — Aug. 4-7. St. Jude Eagles crowned CYO softball champs

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN

FORT WAYNE — The St. Jude Eagles were crowned the CYO softball champs for the 2015 sea- son on Friday night, May 15. In Claire Doyle the first round of the tournament, St. Jude drew the defending champs, Queen of Angels/Most Lauren Jankowski Precious Blood. A pleased Eagles Coach Colleen Pflueger explained, “Our girls stepped up and everyone did their part to pull it off for the win.” and all of this year’s Saint Pius X In the semi-finals, St. Jude bat- tled from behind to tie the game high school graduates! in the fifth inning. It then took an PROVIDED BY THE ST. JUDE EAGLES extra inning for the Eagles to beat The St. Jude Eagles were crowned the CYO softball champs for 2015. St. Rose/St. Louis to advance to the championship game against St. Vincent. the final inning with an exciting great group of kids and we knew Pflueger detailed, “In the double play between twin sisters they could take it to the end this final game, the girls once again at catcher and first base.” year from their very first practice stepped up and got their bats The final score was 5-3. together. Throughout the whole moving — putting the ball in Pflueger summarized, “We are season, they all had a great atti- play. They ended the game in so proud of our girls. They are a tude whether we won or lost.”

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May 24, 2015 COMMENTARY 13 A home for the wounded heart: The pope’s vision The family fully alive for women in the Church ood news for those wor- Catechesis: Part Eight ith International ried about getting tick- Women’s Day in the ets for the Festival for Greeting the Holy Family in LOVE IS recent past, I turn my OUR GFamilies with Pope Francis or the Temple, declares that Wthoughts to the important conver- the papal Mass. Both of these the child Jesus is destined “to be a OUR sation about the role of women in GLOBAL events that will be in downtown sign that will be contradicted.” The the Church. Since Pope Francis Philadelphia will be free and Gospels prove the truth of these MISSION has talked about including the FAMILY open to the public. The bad news, words in the reaction to Jesus’ min- FRED AND LISA EVERETT perspective of women in decision- of course, is that they will be free istry by His contemporaries. Jesus making, this discussion has taken CAROLYN WOO and open to the public. Those offends even many of His own fol- on more significance. interested in attending will have lowers. One reason is the “hard say- While Pope Francis has said to get there several hours before ings” found in His words. adultery.’ But I say to you, everyone that the issue of ordination of the event. While the times of who looks at a woman in lust has women in the Catholic Church relationship. How do the leaders Some of Christ’s hardest sayings of the institutional Church wish these events have not been made deal with marriage, sexual desire already committed adultery with her is “closed,” he noted that the public, the festival on Sept. 26 in his heart.” engagement of women needs to go to engage women as cherished and the family. Jesus’ teaching members of the family? Loved is likely to begin late afternoon, about the indissolubility of marriage The Lord’s disciples form a new beyond “altar girls or the president while the Mass on Sunday, messianic family that transcends of a charity; there must be more.” like sisters, daughters, mothers and shocks not only the Pharisees but friends? Welcomed as colleagues? Sept. 27, is likely to begin mid- His own followers: “If that is the and takes priority over traditional As a woman president of a afternoon. Interested families family relations. For followers of charity, I have been pondering Sought out for their gifts? Invited case … it is better not to marry,” as partners for the mission? can find more information on the murmur the disciples. In the Sermon the Christ, the water of this comment. Putting aside the WMF official website (www. is thicker than blood. The Lord’s ordination of women, what is My parents had a traditional on the Mount, Jesus not only deep- Chinese marriage: My father worldmeeting2015.org). This ens the teaching of the Decalogue, covenant gives a new context for the “more” that Pope Francis includes a new page on setting up understanding our bodies and our suggests? Is it a move beyond delegated to my mother the duties but, as the New , He calls His for running a household and a stay with a host family in the followers to a radical transformation relations. The Church continues women’s leadership of pastoral Philadelphia area. and social ministries to the raising six children. He never took of their hearts: “You have heard that her advice on investments (even it was said, ‘You shall not commit FAMILY, PAGE 14 consideration of where and how women can appropriately share in though that advice turned out to the governance of the Church? be quite good), nor solicited her Is it an acknowledgement that thoughts when he held court on Commissioned to bring God’s mercy for all the “doing” that women global affairs, even though she undertake to evangelize as read the newspapers daily. parents and neighbors, serve as He shared the stress of his According to tradition, all but one It is a gift and a challenge. volunteers to sustain the vitality problems, but not the problem- of these Apostles, St. John, died as a Christians bear together the mission THE of the Church, or work in and lead solving part. I knew that was not martyr, and John was persecuted. to bring God’s mercy and wisdom Catholic organizations; is it time enough for my flourishing nor An important lesson is in the fact to the world. Christians, however SUNDAY for women to have a “place at for a joyful and lasting marriage. that the Christians very clearly were zealous, cannot be ships passing the table” where the Church does I wanted to be a partner, not a in a community, gathered around each silently in the night. her thinking, teaching and policy- subcontractor. GOSPEL the Apostles, with Peter undeniably Rather, as Acts reveals, they are making? Catholic Relief Services runs MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION at their head. part of the community still gathered As a woman who made a the “Faithful House” program in For the second reading, the around the Apostles, under the lead- career in a traditional male sector Africa for couples. It centers on Church presents a passage from ership of Peter, still looking to the (business school deanship), I have communication: learning to listen First Corinthians. Absolute faith Apostles for guidance and direction. seen progress made in professional and talk to each other. From the Feast of Pentecost in Christ, as God, and as Savior, is The Church is the gathering of enclaves of Western countries. ensuing attention, understanding key. It also is vital. Without grace, true believers, committed to making Most people have moved beyond and engagement, the couples come Jn 20:19-23 humans are confused and liable to Christ known, to bring themselves the question of whether women to cherish each other, open up to even fatal misstep. more closely to God by bringing In the Church’s liturgical year, are as competent as men. each other on important issues of St. John’s Gospel is the source others to God. only Easter and Christmas eclipse Society has spoken to the children and finances, take better of the last reading, a Resurrection Nothing is more Catholic, more Pentecost. The importance, and inherent prejudice and injustice care of each other, share dreams Narrative. The Risen Lord appears traditional, then than the recent grandeur, of these feasts of course when access to roles of authority and fears and turn to the other as before the Apostles. The reading is ’ call for evangelization by derive from the events being com- and influence is denied. Actions to partners with hope for a future and profoundly relevant for Catholics. Catholics in all walks of life. memorated, but the Church also ensure equality include mandatory a sense of common purpose. As God, possessing the Holy On this feast, the Church teaches records the lessons taught by the inclusion of women candidates Is this what Pope Francis Spirit, Jesus gives the Apostles the a very contemporary lesson. In feasts, and through the readings for in searches, established pools meant by “more”? Could power to forgive sins, extraordinary 2015, as 20 centuries ago, we these feasts, instructs us in how to of qualified women, metrics collaboration, mutuality and because only God can forgive sins. believers compose an Apostolic follow the Lord as faithful and wor- to monitor progress, as well shared responsibility happen more This reading makes abundantly Church, a community created by thy disciples. as efforts to move women into in the Church? Could women clear the Lord’s conferral of divine God to bring divine mercy to weary Pentecost also is an ancient pipelines for development and contribute more to the governance authority and power upon the and wandering humans. Jewish feast. The first Christians onto platforms that offer visibility. of the Church and the realization Apostles. Through the Church, through us, very often were of Jewish origins. These efforts that pivot of the Church’s mission? as in Jerusalem so long ago, Christ The Apostles were Jews. So, they on opportunities, rights and serves all, and offers hope to all. observed the Jewish Pentecost. Reflection remediation, important as they are, Think about it. We can refresh In the Jewish context, this feast lack an integral dimension that For weeks, the Church has the world! celebrated the identity, unity and must undergird the conversation vocation of the Hebrew people. rejoiced in the Resurrection, excit- about women in the Church. Carolyn Y. Woo is the president and With the coming of the Holy Spirit, edly proclaiming that Jesus is, not As the Church is the body of CEO of Catholic Relief Services, and in the overall context of salva- was, Lord. He lives! Christ, a family, a community, the official international humani- tion in Christ Jesus, Pentecost took Throughout the Easter season, READINGS the foundation of the conversation tarian agency of the Catholic on a greater meaning for Christians, the Church, in the readings at Mass, Sunday: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, is first and foremost about community in the United States. a meaning centered in Christianity. has called us to realize what effect 29-30, 31, 34 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 Jn Pentecost became a great the Resurrection had upon human- 20:19-23 Christian holy day, recalling the ity. It has been a wondrously good Monday: Sir 17:20-24 Ps 32:1-2, 5-7 moment when God the Holy Spirit effect. Mk 10:17-21 vivified the Apostles and, through Future generations, including Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12 Ps 50:5-8, 14, our own, share in this effect. How? the Apostles, formed the reality of 23 Mk 10:28-31 Christ lives again, and encounters the Church as the bearer of salva- Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17 Ps tion in Christ to future generations us, in and through the Church. 79:8-9, 11, 13 Mk 10:32-45 everywhere. While true conversion requires a Sign up for the digital version of Today’s This first reading recalls the first completely free and uncompromised Thursday: Sir 42:15-25 Ps 33:2-9 Mk Pentecost and its aftermath. Under individual decision, Christians 10:46-52 Catholic, the weekly podcast and more at the leadership of Peter, the Apostles are bound together in the Church, Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13 Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b were united. They were emboldened, because they share their identity Mk 11:11-26 www.todayscatholicnews.org never relenting in their mission of with Christ, their bond with Christ, Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20 Ps 19:8- declaring Jesus as Lord and Savior. and their life in Christ. 11 Mk 11:27-33 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 24, 2015 The difference Cardinal George made SCRIPTURE SEARCH

n Sept. 2, 1939, the House the common good and get others to Reading for May 24, 2015 of debated think outside the narrow confines Acts 2:1-11 the British government’s of their own concerns and interests. THE Oresponse to the German invasion of And so (if I may stretch an analogy Following is a word search based on the First Reading Poland the previous day. The rul- just a bit) do bishops conferences. CATHOLIC for Pentecost Sunday: the appearance of the Holy ing Conservative Party was badly The death of Cardinal Francis divided between those demanding George on April 17 opened a breach DIFFERENCE Spirit. The words can be found in that Britain fulfill its obligations in the life and work of the United all directions in the puzzle. to Poland and those addicted to States Conference of Catholic GEORGE WEIGEL the habits of appeasement. “Party Bishops. Since Cardinal John PENTECOST SUDDENLY WIND loyalty” was being invoked to O’Connor’s death in 2000, Cardinal ENTIRE HOUSE TONGUES drown out Conservative opposi- George played the role championed HOLY TO SPEAK DEVOUT tion to Conservative prime minister by Leo Amery and embodied by the bishops elected Cardinal George JEWS NATION HEAVEN Neville Chamberlain when the Scoop Jackson in another sphere their conference president in 2007. SOUND LANGUAGE GALILEANS deputy leader of the opposition of action: Cardinal George was the For it was his leadership that cre- NATIVE MEDES EGYPT Labour Party, Arthur Greenwood, man with the authority, in this case, ated the broad consensus about the LIBYA ARABS WE HEAR rose to speak. Then, from the Tory to “speak for the Church,” and to Catholic future in America that led back benches, came the voice of get his brother bishops to bracket to the election of Cardinal Timothy an anti-appeasement Conservative, their differences and act as one for Dolan as conference president in Leo Amery, who cried, “Speak for the good of the Church. He did it 2010 — and that made possible GREAT WIND England, Arthur!” quietly, but he also did it effectively. the bishops’ stalwart defense of Who speaks for country and And he could do it because of who religious freedom in the face of an SWE J ONO I T AN T principle, not just for faction or he was: his character and insight administration determined to bend EUECHOUSEEPO party? It’s a perennial question. made him the reference point when the Church and its work of healing, I was reminded of it, and of Leo things were very serious. educating and empowering the poor DMDLWKOFRYAS Amery, when my friend, Senator When Francis George was to the government’s will. ERMDFCH I GCNP Henry M. Jackson, died in 1983, appointed archbishop of Chicago, That contest is by no means and one of his aides said, “We’ve an auxiliary bishop who will remain over, for the modern state — who- MADFELTELDAE ever is in charge — seems to have just lost the last adult in the Senate.” nameless said, “Oh no, he’s the one OEDTONGUESNA When I asked what that meant, he who gets up at the meetings and an irresistible urge to expand its replied, “There was only one man uses those words the bishops don’t reach, shrinking the sphere of civil GHNJEALDKDEK here who, when a crisis was at hand understand.” Well, His Nameless society in the process. This tendency DEVOUTNYWNVC and the country was at risk, had the (and now deceased) Excellency may is a direct challenge to the core personal authority to say, in effect, not have understood, but others did. Catholic social doctrine principle of PWGGU I F G L U A F ‘Close the door; let’s get serious And those who didn’t necessarily subsidiarity. And it must be resisted, and get this settled.’” That’s what have the same breadth of learning even as the Church works to marry PONGWVCC I OEF the death of Scoop Jackson meant: and culture as Francis George none- subsidiarity to with the GAL I LEANSSHH the last reference point had left the theless followed his lead because weakest among us. scene. (And if you want a sense of they knew him as a man of erudition So: who will now “speak for the L I BYARABSCCX that aide’s prescience, look at the and humility who thought things Church”? © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com U.S. Senate today.) through, who had the courage to fol- Legislative bodies with contend- low his convictions, and who could ing factions and ideas need that kind be trusted to speak for the Church, George Weigel is Distinguished of leadership: they need someone not just for his point of view or his Senior Fellow of the Ethics  54 Widow’s mite “worth he about a ___” — or, preferably, several someones “party.” and Public Policy Center in  — with the authority to speak for It was immensely important that Washington, D.C. 55 Whirl 56 Eye infection ross ord 57 Jittery 1234 567 891011 mitment created by an increasingly encounter with Christ brings heal-  anti-marriage culture. Because the ing to fallen humanity, and the Holy 12 13 14 

FAMILY family so deeply shapes its members Spirit can always be invited into 15 16 17 1 Strike forcibly CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 — comprising a “genealogy of the our hearts to enable repentance and 2 Air (prefix) 18 19 20 21 person” biologically, socially and conversion. In the words of Pope 3 Pelt (2 wd.) relationally — broken relationships Francis: “I invite all Christians, 22 23 24 4 Philosopher 5 Sports official the mission of Jesus in the world. within the family leave bitterly pain- everywhere, at this very moment, to 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 “Whoever listens to you, listens to ful injuries. a renewed personal encounter with 6 Minister in charge Me,” Jesus tells the disciples whom 32 33 34 7 Tough Pope Francis helps us to see the Jesus Christ, or at least an openness 8 Lent Wednesday He sends out in His name. The bish- 35 36 37 Church’s “hard sayings” as words to letting Him encounter them; I ask 9 Bore false witness ops, in communion with the Holy for our healing. But we need to all of you to do this unfailingly each 38 39 40 10 Negative (prefix) Father, succeed the apostles in their engage in a kind of triage, treating day. No one should think that this 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 11 The Spirit came to ___ ministry. Thus it should surprise no the wounds according to their sever- invitation is not meant for him or 48 49 50 51 on them one that some Church teachings are ity. her, since ‘no one is excluded from 17 Apostles sent to ___ also perceived as “hard sayings,” out The Gospels are full of accounts the joy brought by the Lord.’” 52 53 54 the Gospel of step with current culture, espe- of Jesus’ healings. Christ the phy- When Pope Francis emphasized 55 56 57 19 Science of causes cially on marriage, sexual expres- sician is a frequent image in the a personal encounter with Jesus, he 23 Swindle sion and the family. © 2015 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 24 Wing work of St. Augustine. In an Easter reaffirmed the work of his prede- Based on these Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Eph 4:1-13; To grasp the Church’s ministry homily he writes: “The Lord like cessors. Pope Benedict XVI said: 25 American College of Mk 16: 15-20 & Acts 2:1-11; Gal 5:16-25; Jn 15: 26-27; Physicians (abbr.) of teaching correctly, we also need an experienced doctor knew better “Being a Christian is not the result 16:12-15 & Deut 4:32-34, 39-40; Rm 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 to consider her pastoral nature. Pope 26 Garden tool what was going on in the sick man, of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, ACROSS 28 Cover 29 Jesus went up Francis once famously likened the than the sick man himself. Doctors but the encounter with an event, Church to “a field hospital after 1 Distort 32 Chicken __ Bleu to heaven do for the indispositions of bodies a person, which gives life a new 34 49th state 30 Danish krone (abbr.) battle.” He said: “It is useless to ask 5 Not downs what the Lord can also do for the horizon and a decisive direction.” 8 Winged 35 Move bike wheels 31 Go on: Have your ___ a seriously injured person if he has indisposition of souls.” Drawing on And Pope John Paul II stressed that: 12 Cure the sick 36 United States 33 Telegraphic signal high cholesterol and about the level the parable of the Good Samaritan, “In order to make this ‘encounter’ 13 Floor covering of America 34 Poisonous snake of his blood sugars! You have to Augustine sees the Church as the with Christ possible, God willed His 14 Trigonometric function 37 The poor often do 36 Take off sword heal the wounds, heal the wounds. inn where the wounded traveler Church. Indeed, the Church ‘wishes 15 Opera solo 38 Scottish dance 39 Prices … And you have to start from the is taken to recover: “Let us, the to serve this single end: that each 16 Apostles, ____, 41 Young lady 40 Jesus gave to Apostles ground up.” wounded, entreat the physician, person may be able to find Christ, evangelists 44 Gossip 41 Wind of the Spirit Sexuality is uniquely vulnerable let us be carried to the inn to be in order that Christ may walk with 18 ____ Cassino 45 Elite intellectuals’ 42 Harmful rain to such wounds. Men, women and healed … therefore brothers, in this each person the path of life.’” 20 “Please, ___” society 43 Risen Christ children can be wounded by promis- time the Church too, in which the 21 Morse code dot 48 Specialized altar 46 Angels did at Nativity server 47 Decorative cuous sexual behavior (their own wounded man is healed, is the inn of 22 Christmas drink (two wds.) 51 Jewish calendar month 49 Not ordained and that of others), pornography the traveler.” and other forms of objectification, 25 Expression of surprise 52 Italian currency 50 Disciples stood In the Church, the first priority 27 Charged particle 53 Deer relative looking at rape, prostitution, human traffick- is to bring people to an encounter Fred and Lisa Everett ing, divorce and the fear of com- are co-direc- with the Divine Physician. Any tors of the Office of Family Life. Answer Key can be found on page 15 May 24, 2015 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE Decatur Edward D. Chambers, Bernice R. 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