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FORT WAYNE — “The harvest is abundant, Appointments but the laborers are few; so ask the Master Bishop Rhoades announces of the harvest to send out laborers for His harvest,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said as he appointments opened his homily at the Mass of Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate of Page 3 Zachary Barry. “These words of Jesus are as true today as they were 2,000 years ago. The harvest is still great, still plentiful. There is a great need in the world today and in our dio- cese for the spread of the Gospel, for the work A special connection of evangelization.” Sisters of St. Francis ministered Bishop Rhoades ordained Barry to the order of the diaconate on May 25 at the Cathedral of to Martin Luther King Jr. the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. He will minister for a year as a deacon before his Page 4 ordination to the Priesthood on June 7, 2014. This summer, Deacon Barry will serve at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Plymouth. “We thank God that Zak has said ‘yes’ to this call, a ‘yes’ to serve the people of God in CYO City Meet the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as a Results minister of God’s Word and an agent of His mercy and love,” Bishop Rhoades said. Pages 17-18 “Zak has been called to the priesthood of Jesus Christ and today will be ordained a dea- con,” he said. “So many in our diocese have prayed and continue to pray the Master of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. KAY COZAD Life quilt Those prayers are answered each time a man is Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades lays his hands on the head of Zachary Barry in accordance with the apos- Father Daniel Scheidt receives tolic tradition. Barry was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate on Saturday, May 25, at DIACONATE, PAGE 10 the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. special gift Page 20 Fortnight For Freedom planned CARDINAL DOLAN June 21 through July 4 ADDRESSES GRADUATES and special observances at parishes throughout BY TIM JOHNSON the diocese. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee WASHINGTON — The second annual for Religious Liberty, will open the 2013 Fortnight for Freedom will take place from Fortnight for Freedom by celebrating Mass at June 21 to July 4, and will consist of national Baltimore’s historic Basilica of the National and local efforts to educate Americans on chal- Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed lenges to religious liberty both at home and Virgin Mary, scheduled for June 21 at 7 p.m. abroad. As with last year’s Fortnight, the event Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington will will begin and end with a special Mass. celebrate the closing Mass at the Basilica of the Masses are scheduled in the Diocese of Fort National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception CNS PHOTO/MATT CASHORE, COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Wayne-South Bend and nationally. in Washington on July 4 at 12 p.m. On Saturday, June 22, Bishop Kevin C. “The need for prayer, education and action New York Cardinal Timothy Rhoades will open the Fortnight in the dio- in defense of religious liberty has never been M. Dolan, president of the U.S. cese with a Mass celebrated at 8 a.m. at the greater,” explained Archbishop Lori. “The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fortnight for Freedom exists to meet that need. Conference of Catholic Bishops, gives Fort Wayne. He will conclude the Fortnight This year’s fortnight occurs just weeks before the 2013 commencement address to with a Mass, Thursday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. The faithful graduates at the University of Notre are also encouraged to participate in Masses LIBERTY, PAGE 5 Dame May 19. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 2, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Remembering Corpus Christi Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades with Pope John Paul II

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department AND PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Michelle Castleman, CHARITY Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner very year, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, I am reminded of Blessed John Business Department EPaul II. BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride The first Mass I served for Pope John AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Paul II was on the feast of Corpus Christi BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol in Rome where I was a seminary student. [email protected] It was in the year 1980, the end of my first year of theology. I will never forget that Advertising Sales Mass. Before it began, three other seminar- Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) ians and I were with Pope John Paul in the sacristy of Saint Peter’s Basilica. The Holy (260) 456-2824 Father spoke to us about the Holy Eucharist and the feast of Corpus Christi. He coun- seled us to make the Eucharist the center of Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org our lives as seminarians and future priests. PROVIDED BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES The Holy Father also spoke to us with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, center, is shown as a seminarian student carrying cruets of wine and Published weekly except the fourth apparent nostalgia about the tradition of water while serving Mass for Blessed John Paul II. “The first Mass I served for Pope John Paul II Sunday in June, second and fourth Corpus Christi processions in Poland. was on the feast of Corpus Christi in Rome where I was a seminary student. It was in the year 1980, weeks in July and August, the first, I watched Pope John Paul prepare for the end of my first year of theology. I will never forget that Mass,” Bishop Rhoades writes in his third and fifth weeks of September and the Mass as he knelt down for silent prayer column. The feast of Corpus Christi is Sunday, June 2. last week in December by the Diocese (several minutes) before putting on his vest- of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. ments. We then proceeded into Saint Peter’s Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, leave Wawel Cathedral and process around The Eucharist is our most precious pos- IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at Square for an outdoor Mass where tens of thousands of people were gathered. At the the courtyard of the royal palace, but the session as Catholics. I encourage your Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing procession was forbidden to enter the city. office. end of Mass, the Holy Father carried the devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, espe- monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament in a After numerous protests from the archdio- cially through its reverent reception and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: procession around Saint Peter’s Square. cese, the restrictions were eased a bit so that the practice of prayer before the Blessed Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort When we returned to the sacristy, the the Corpus Christi procession was permit- Sacrament. Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: Holy Father said that he would much prefer ted, albeit along a shortened route in the Near the end of Ecclesia de Eucharistia, [email protected]. having the procession through the streets of city. we read: “In the humble signs of bread and Rome, like they did in Poland. It was evi- During these processions in the 1970’s, wine, changed into his body and blood, MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort dent that he missed his homeland. Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, the future John Christ walks beside us as our strength and Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) Two years later, while still a seminary Paul II, preached dynamic sermons in our food for the journey, and he enables us 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. student in Rome, but by then an ordained which he spoke of the Eucharist and also to become, for everyone, witnesses of hope. BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, deacon, I had the privilege to again serve about religious freedom and the right to If, in the presence of this mystery, reason Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) worship. As is well known, the future pope experiences its limits, the heart, enlightened 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. Mass for Pope John Paul on the feast of Corpus Christi, this time as a deacon for struggled for the building of new churches by the grace of the Holy Spirit, clearly sees in the archdiocese of Krakow. He also News deadline is the Monday morning the Mass. The Mass was celebrated not at the response that is demanded, and bows before publication date. Advertising Saint Peter’s but outside the cathedral of fought for the restoration of the full Corpus low in adoration and unbounded love.” deadline is nine days before publica- Rome, in front of the Basilica of Saint John Christi procession. My brothers and sisters, as we cel- tion date. Lateran. After the Mass, the Holy Father Every year on this feast of Corpus ebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi indeed carried the Blessed Sacrament Christi, I remember the great John Paul this Sunday, we thank Christ our Lord for Today’s Catholic may be reached at : through the Roman streets, in a Corpus II and the Corpus Christi processions in this amazing gift. When we receive Holy Today’s Catholic, Christi procession from Saint John Lateran Rome. I remember his words to me about Communion, we know that we are receiving P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, about keeping the Holy Eucharist at the center of the most holy Body and Blood of our Lord. 46856-1169; or email: a mile long procession. Pope John Paul had my daily life and ministry, important advice When the people of Israel journeyed [email protected] brought back a Roman custom that had not for all priests. through the desert during the Exodus, the It is significant that the last encyclical ISSN 0891-1533 taken place for over a hundred years, a cus- Lord fed them with manna. As we journey USPS 403630 tom that he continued throughout his pon- letter written by Pope John Paul II was on through the desert of this life, the Lord tificate and which Pope Benedict XVI con- the theme of the Holy Eucharist. This year feeds us with living bread, with Himself, tinued. Pope John Paul wanted the Blessed we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this the bread of life. We believe Jesus’ promise Sacrament carried into the city, where the beautiful encyclical, entitled Ecclesia de that whoever eats His flesh and drinks His people lived, as they did in Poland. Eucharistia. If you have not already read it, blood has eternal life and He will raise him In Krakow (and I imagine throughout I highly recommend this encyclical for your on the last day. Poland), the popular Corpus Christi proces- spiritual reading. In it, he wrote the follow- Every time we receive Holy sion was banned during the Nazi occupa- ing: Communion, it is an intimate and personal tion of Poland. Later, the Communists were The Eucharist, as Christ’s saving pres- encounter with Jesus who gives Himself to determined to eradicate this tradition. Prior ence in the community of the faithful and us. May the power of this sacrament pené- to the war, in Krakow this great public its spiritual food, is the most precious trate our lives! Let us never take for granted procession honoring the Eucharistic Body possession which the Church can have in the unsurpassable gift and priceless treasure and Blood of Christ went from Wawel her journey through history. Blessed John of the Most Holy Eucharist! Cathedral through the streets of the Old Paul II believed this with all his heart. His Blessed John Paul II, pray for us! Town to the market square. The commu- Eucharistic devotion and piety were an nists permitted a truncated procession to example for us all. June 2, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades makes appointments Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

• Sunday, June 2, 9 a.m. — Mass at Sacred Heart Church, The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following Lakeville appointments: • Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m. — Saint Joseph High School • Reverend Monsignor John Kuzmich, from pastor of Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, to retire- Baccalaureate Mass, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame ment, with residence at Sacred Heart Parish, Lakeville, effective June 26, 2013. • Wednesday, June 5 — Speaker at Early Years Workshop for • Reverend Daniel Scheidt, from pastor of Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka, to pastor, Saint Vincent Holy Cross Priests, Holy Cross Center, La Porte de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, effective June 26, 2013. • Friday, June 7, 3 p.m. — Graduation Mass for Home-School • Reverend John Eze to pastor of Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka, effective June 26, 2013. Students, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne • Reverend Christopher Lapp, • Saturday, June 8 — Festival of Faith for Diocesan Hispanic newly ordained, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Communities with 11 a.m. Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Bend, and chaplain at Marian High School, effective June 17, 2013. Warsaw • Reverend Brian Ching, CSC, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Joseph Parish, South Bend, effective July 1, 2013. • Saturday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. — Mass at Saint John the Baptist • Reverend Jarrod Waugh, CSC, to Parochial Vicar, Christ the King Parish, South Bend, effective July 1, 2013. Church, Fort Wayne • Rev. Mr. Zachary Barry to summer diaconal ministry at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Plymouth.

Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious At Roman parish, pope gives children Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese • St. Patrick Church, 309 S. Taylor, South Bend, will have a holy hour on Friday, June 7, from 12:45-3 p.m. first Communion, catechism lesson • St. Joseph Church, 1300 N. Main St., Bluffton, will host prayer and Adoration on Wednesday, June 26. Exposition and Adoration BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA from 5-7 p.m.; private and individual Adoration from 5-6 p.m.; public and community prayers for life, marriage and religious free- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — dom from 6-7 p.m. Visiting an ordinary Rome • Immaculate Conception Church, 500 E. Seventh St., Auburn, parish for the first time as the has a holy hour Mondays 5:30-6:30 and every Friday from 11 a.m. city’s bishop, Pope Francis gave to noon. The Adoration Chapel is open Monday through Friday a group of children their first from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and people are encouraged to spend time in Communion and a catechism Adoration and pray for the intentions of life, marriage and religious lesson on the meaning of the liberty. Trinity. • St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort The pope celebrated Mass Wayne, has holy hours all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the cha- May 26, the feast of the Most pel. Holy Trinity, outside the Church • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half of Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah, (3:30 -5 p.m.) every Saturday of Adoration and Exposition prior to about nine miles north of Vatican the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of pri- City in the Rome suburb of Prima vate prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Porta. Liberty. Pope Francis arrived at the CNS PHOTOS/PAUL HARING • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts Eucharistic church by helicopter shortly after Pope Francis greets the faithful as he arrives to celebrate Mass at Sts. Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. 9 a.m. and went inside to hear the Elizabeth and Zechariah Parish on the outskirts of Rome May 26. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The parish asks Confessions of several people, participants to pray for the protection of marriage, religious free- before celebrating Mass at an dom and unborn children. altar under a canopy in front of the church. In the rural setting of rolling hills, sheep could be seen grazing in a nearby field. “We understand reality bet- ter not from the center, but from Bishop Rhoades the outskirts,” he told the several thousand people in attendance at sets collection to assist the beginning of Mass. people affected by Most of the pope’s short hom- ily was addressed to the children. Oklahoma tornadoes “How many gods are there?” he asked. “One? But they told me I am writing to ask you to offer special prayers at this week- that there are three: the Father, end’s Masses for the people of Oklahoma City affected by the the Son and the Holy Spirit! How tornado disaster. We offer them our prayerful support in these do you explain that? difficult days in the aftermath of the devastating storms. “They are three in one, three Along with other dioceses around our country, I am ask- persons in one,” he said. ing that a special collection be taken up at all Masses on the “The Father creates every- First communicants wait in line as Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Sts. weekend of June 1-2 for tornado relief. Funds collected will go thing, he creates the world; Jesus Elizabeth and Zechariah Parish on the outskirts of Rome May 26. The to Catholic Charities USA for humanitarian needs and to the saves us,” the pope said. “And pope gave first Communion to 16 children at the parish. USCCB for the needs of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in the Holy Spirit? He loves us! responding to this disaster. “How does Jesus give As you know, the weekend of June 1-2 we are celebrating the us strength?” he asked. “In Feast of Corpus Christi. This collection on the Feast of the Holy Mafia in 1993, the pope spoke Communion.” the 333 parishes in Rome. Pope Eucharist, the Sacrament of Charity, is an opportunity to live the of the “sufferings of the men and “Does a piece of bread give Benedict XVI made such visits Eucharistic mystery through our solidarity with those who are women, and even of children, you such strength?” the pope much less frequently, typically suffering. who are exploited by the different asked. “It is not really bread. ... It during Advent and Lent. Sincerely yours in Christ, is the body of Jesus.” Also on May 26, after praying mafias, who exploit them by forc- Pope Francis later admin- the noon Angelus from the win- ing them into work that makes istered first Communion to 16 dow of his study in the Vatican’s them slaves, with prostitution, and with many societal pres- white-robed children and gave the Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades sacrament to another 28 who had addressed the crowd in St. Peter’s sures.” received their first Communion in Square. “Let us pray to the Lord,” recent weeks. Noting the beatification May Pope Francis said, “to convert the During his 26-year pontificate, 25 of Father Giuseppe Puglisi, hearts of these people.” Pope John Paul II visited 317 of who was killed by the Sicilian 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 2, 2013 PUT YOUR MONEY TO WORK Sisters recall infamous day

NATIONAL 1 BY TRISH LINNER CATHOLIC Annuities SOCIETY OF MISHAWAKA — Sister Jane FORESTERS IRA AND ROTH Marie, chair of the Board for the Home Office: NON-QUALIFIED AND QUALIFIED, Franciscan Alliance, and Sister Mt. Prospect, IL SINGLE OR FLEXIBLE PREMIUM Anna Marie, directress of nov- ices recall fondly the years they worked together at St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis. However, 3.5% 3.0% one night stands out for these 1st Yr Interest Rate, 1st Yr Interest Rate, Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual 10-Yr Surrender Charge2,3 7-Yr Surrender Charge2,4 Adoration that they will never 1.5% Min. Guaranteed 1.5% Min. Guaranteed forget. Interest Rate Interest Rate It was April 4, 1968 and on the other side of Memphis, Dr. CALL TODAY! HAVE A CD MATURING? HAVE A Martin Luther King Jr. had been shot and was being transported ADVOCATE LOW RATE SAVINGS ACCOUNT? to St. Joseph Hospital. 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We were told when we arrived 260-490-7506 that King had been shot and was in emergency room,” said Sister •Crucifixes Jane Marie. •Rosaries The hospital was locked down by the FBI to protect King •Medals and keep the employees safe. •Statues “All eyes were on the hospital. TRISH LINNER Everyone knew he was there and Two Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Sister Anna Marie, left, the news coverage announced and Sister Jane Marie, right, recall how they took care of Dr. Martin he had previously requested to Luther King, Jr., at St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., on April 4, •Books •Bibles his staff that he be taken to a 1968. The University of Saint Francis, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Catholic hospital. In reality, there •DVD’s was little we could do for him,” Francis of Perpetual Adoration, will host a free seminar titled, “The •Baptismal Gowns Sister Jane Marie said. Future of Education — Connecting to Careers, Educating for Peace,” on King’s staff members were June 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the USF Performing Arts Center in downtown Fort •Church Supplies there, along with prominent mem- Wayne. A long-range view of education and its intersection with partner- bers of the NAACP that worked ships leading to careers will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Dr. Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! with Dr. King. The sisters were Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech on social justice at the historic Scottish allowed to go into King’s room Rite, now the USF Performing Arts Center. and pray for him. “We wanted to be with him, to give him comfort. We knew it was only a matter of lished and the streets were empty come to the hospital that night. time before he died,” said Sister at 7 p.m. each night. “It was so We thought she was coming to ORDINATION TO THE Anna Marie. eerie, to see a major city so quiet. Memphis. She told us she had When King died the city It was a difficult time. We had planned to come, but when they prepared for the worst. “The to send notes with all employees told her King had died she decid- PRIESTHOOD announcement was delayed by since they were coming in and ed to stay home. She explained several hours. The police wanted out of the hospital past curfew,” that there was nothing she could to ensure the safety of King’s Sister Anna Marie recalled. do for him, he was with the Lord, staff and the other members of Both women believed in the so she thought her place was at Live Broadcast for the NAACP. The police believed power of King’s message. “When home to comfort her children,” they were potential targets so I arrived in Memphis in 1965,” said Sister Jane Marie. The sisters they needed to get them out of remembered Sister Jane Marie, enjoyed speaking with her and Deacon hospital. They were also wait- “it was a real culture shock. I felt humbled that she shared some ing for extra police because they was not prepared for the blatant time with them. “She was a beau- Christopher knew the city could erupt in vio- discrimination, the separate bath- tiful woman with such strength,” lence when the news was released rooms, and the way the white recalled Sister Anna Marie. Lapp of King’s death,” said Sister Jane people talked about blacks. It was Both sisters recall their time at Marie. so shocking to me.” St. Joseph hospital fondly. “I am st The police were right to pre- Sister Anna Marie agreed. glad I was there to serve the poor Saturday, June 1 pare. As soon as the news broke “When I first started at St. Joseph people of Memphis. It was a chal- that King had died, riots broke hospital in 1962 we didn’t even lenging time,” said Sister Anna at 10:55 a.m. out all over Memphis. “We take black patients. I truly had Marie. opened our cafeteria and began to my eyes opened to what real Sister Jane Marie agreed say- make sandwiches for the police. discrimination looked like. I was ing, “It was a unique time in his- I think we fed every one of them relieved when we were allowed tory and looking back it is hard that night. It was good to serve to serve everyone. King’s mission to believe I was there. Dr. King’s them and we were happy to helped make that happen. He was dream for his people was so pow- have them around. It was a scary a powerful man with a message erful, his message so strong. I time,” remembered Sister Anna of love.” think he knew something would Thank you, Today’s Catholic readers, Marie. Both sisters were honored happen to him. His death was a The city would endure more to meet Dr. King’s widow, powerful testament to his life. His for your donations. violence in the following days Coretta Scott King in 1995. “We message remains just as impor- and weeks. A curfew was estab- wanted to know why she didn’t tant today.” June 2, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 H.R. 940 — Why we need a Health Care Conscience Rights Act

he right of religious liberty, the first freedom guaranteed by the Constitution, includes Ta right to provide and receive health care without being required to violate our most fundamental beliefs. Especially since 1973, when abortion became legal nationwide, Prayer for the Protection federal lawmakers have worked in a bipartisan way to ensure that Americans can fully participate of Religious Liberty in our health care system without being forced to take part in abortion God our Creator, or other procedures that violate their From Your provident hand we have received our right to life, lib- conscience. erty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as Your people Oand given us the right and the duty to worship You, the only true God, and But the need to improve current laws is clear, because the right of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of Your Holy conscience is still under attack: Spirit, You call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the • Under the new health care light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. reform law, the federal government We ask You to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. is demanding that almost all health Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when plans fully cover female steriliza- they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf tion and a wide range of drugs of the rights of Your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of and devices to prevent pregnancy, faith. including those that can cause an Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all Your early abortion. Even individuals and sons and daughters gathered in Your Church in this decisive hour in the his- organizations with a religious objec- tory of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger over- tion to abortion, sterilization or other come — for the sake of our children, our grandchildren and all who come procedures are forced to take part. after us — this great land will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, • A Catholic agency that for CNS PHOTO/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC with liberty and justice for all.” years had provided excellent service Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the U.S. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. lost its federal grant to serve the vic- bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has called on members of tims of human trafficking, because the U.S. Senate Feb. 15 to solve conscience protection problems with it could not, in conscience, comply the federal health care reform law by passing the Respect for Rights of at www.Fortnight4Freedom.org. with a new requirement to facilitate Conscience Act. Cardinal DiNardo is pictured during the National Prayer The site hosts resources such as abortions and other morally objec- Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate LIBERTY one-page fact sheets outlining cur- tionable procedures for its clients. Conception in Washington Jan. 22. rent threats to religious freedom • Dedicated health care profes- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 both in the United States and sionals, especially nurses, still face abroad; frequently asked questions laws, so those whose consciences pressure to assist in abortions under 1. Correcting loopholes and other about religious liberty, including are being violated can go to court threat of losing their jobs or their deficiencies in the major federal law quotes from the Founding Fathers, to defend their rights. (Current Aug. 1, when the administra- eligibility for training programs. preventing governmental discrimi- the Second Vatican Council and enforcement is chiefly at the discre- tion’s mandate coercing us to • In some states, government nation against health care providers Popes John Paul II and Benedict tion of the Department of Health violate our deeply-held beliefs officials are seeking to force even that do not help provide or pay for XVI; and a study guide on and Human Services, which is itself will be enforced against most Catholic hospitals to allow abor- abortions. “Dignitatis Humanae,” Vatican sponsoring some attacks on con- religious nonprofits. During the tions or provide abortion coverage 2. Inserting a conscience clause II’s document on religious liberty. science rights.) fortnight the Supreme Court’s in order to continue or expand their into the health care reform law, so The website also lists sample All House and Senate members decisions on the definition of ministry. its mandates for particular “ben- activities already planned in sev- should be urged to support and co- marriage will likely be handed This is why Rep. Diane Black efits” in private health plans will not eral dioceses, an image gallery of sponsor the Health Care Conscience down as well. Those decisions (R-TN) and over 100 other mem- be used to force insurers, employ- photos from last year’s fortnight Rights Act, so the First Freedom could have a profound impact on bers of Congress of both parties ers and individuals to violate their celebrations, as well as resources can regain its proper place as a religious freedom for generations are sponsoring the Health Care consciences or give up their health and recommendations for other fundamental right protected in our to come.” Conscience Rights Act (H.R. 940). insurance. local efforts, such as prayers for 3. Add a “private right of action” health care system. For more details, Further details about the The Act would improve federal law Fortnight for Freedom can be found use in special liturgies. in three ways: to existing federal conscience see: www.usccb.org/conscience. Christians in Egypt: Solidarity or suffering? n early January 2012, at ated, unfortunately Christians in An Egyptian by Christians about lack of police Midnight Mass celebrating Egypt frequently face discrimina- stands on the response to attacks on two churches the birth of Christ, the Coptic tion, attacks, bombings and killings wall of St. Mark in southern Egypt that left 12 dead ICatholic church in Luxor, Egypt at the hands of extremists intent on Coptic Orthodox and over 200 injured was met by was surrounded by Muslims. taking advantage of current political Cathedral April 8, Army tanks and guns that killed at These Muslims were not there to instability to promote an agenda of as a car burned least 17 protesters. attack the worshippers, but rather intolerance for any religion except Egypt now has its first demo- during the previ- to protect them. Muslims formed Islam. cratically elected president, but a cordon of security around the Coptic Christians make up about ous day’s clashes in Christians wonder if the human church. Some even took part in 10 percent of Egypt’s 86 million the foreground. At rights of all, including religious the service to visibly demonstrate people. Of that number, the vast least two people minorities, will be respected. Many their solidarity with Christians. majority are Coptic Orthodox. died during clashes question provisions in the new Bishop Johannes Zakaria, the Coptic Catholics number about outside the cathe- Constitution that may undermine Coptic Catholic Bishop of Luxor, 250,000. Under President Hosni dral. their rights. was moved to say, “I was able to Mubarak, Christians needed special Countless Egyptian Christians witness in person how ordinary permission to build or repair their CNS PHOTO/AMR ABDALLAH DALSH, REUTERS have fled Egypt since March 2011 Muslims — just normal people who churches. They were discriminated Both Christians and Muslims have worsened. Extremists have with some 100,000 coming to the live around us — embraced our against in employment, particu- joined together in Tahrir Square taken advantage of instability. U.S. alone. But the vast majority of community. ... These brethren of larly for high-level positions in the to help bring down the Mubarak Churches in Cairo, Alexandria, Christians remain in Egypt despite ours have rejected violence; have government and military. Worse government. In light of this fact, Luxor and other parts of the country the uncertainty of what lies ahead. asserted that terrorism is not true yet, vandalism and violent attacks many Christians thought life would have been bombed, and the level of They and their leaders are working Islam.” against Christian communities and improve and that they would be violence directed against Christians with Muslims of good will to build While this expression of solidar- businesses, some resulting in deaths, able to participate more equally in has increased. For example, in an inclusive society respectful of the ity and support was much appreci- usually went unpunished. Egyptian society. Instead, conditions October 2011, a peaceful protest human rights of all. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 2, 2013

Pope Francis to visit gratitude and assure them of our prayers,” Archbishop Coakley said. birthplace of his name- St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Moore, an Oklahoma City suburb sake on saint’s feast day that bore the brunt of the EF-5 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope ews riefs tornado that hit mid-afternoon May n B 20, was spared, although it had lost Francis will visit the birthplace of his namesake, St. Francis of its telephone service in the wake Assisi, on the saint’s feast day, of the twister. Archbishop Coakley Oct. 4. The Vatican confirmed WOMAN WEEPS AFTER FINDING BOX OF PHOTOGRAPHS told Catholic News Service in a the trip May 23. Archbishop May 21 telephone interview he was Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi planning to visit the site at the said he was thrilled about the conclusion of the interview, adding visit and that it was “a great sign” the church had also lost power and of the pope’s benevolence and water. consideration. “It could be no other way,” he said, than a trip Bishop Pates urges to Assisi “for someone who took the name of Francis.” He told public discussion of U.S. Vatican Radio that Pope Francis use of drones has never been to the small city WASHINGTON (CNS) — The in central Italy and that the pope United States’ use of unmanned “intends to have a very compre- aerial vehicles, or drones, to hunt hensive visit that lets him walk down suspected terrorists deserves in the footsteps of St. Francis, a wide-scale public discussion, said along his spiritual path, the path the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ of his conversion.” Just a few days Committee on International Justice after his March 13 election, Pope and Peace. Bishop Richard E. Francis told Italian pilgrims dur- Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, raised ing his Sunday Angelus address a series of ethical and moral ques- that choosing St. Francis as his tions regarding the use of drones papal name “reinforces my spiri- in places such as Pakistan and tual tie with this land, where — as Yemen in detailed two-page let- you know — my family origins ters to Thomas E. Donilon, national lie.” St. Francis is the patron saint security adviser, and the chairs of of Italy, and the pope’s maternal several House and Senate commit- and paternal grandparents were tees dealing with national security, born in Italy and later emigrated to foreign relations, intelligence and Argentina. Pope Francis has said government oversight. In the corre- that he chose his name because St. spondence, Bishop Pates also called Francis of Assisi was so devoted upon the U.S. officials to “exercise to the poor, a virtue he wanted CNS PHOTO/RICK WILKING, REUTERS leadership in advancing internation- to be reminded of throughout his Kelli Kannady weeps after finding a box of photographs of her late husband May 21 in al norms, standards and restrictions” papacy. the rubble of her home that was destroyed by a massive tornado in Moore, Okla. The city on the use of drones and called for greater scrutiny of their use. He Judiciary Committee of Moore was the epicenter of an EF5 tornado the previous day that decimated neighbor- suggested that American counter- terrorism policy should “employ approval moves hoods in the Oklahoma City area, leaving a 20-mile path of death and destruction. non-military assets to build peace immigration bill through respect for human rights and addressing underlying injus- on to full Senate Bipartisan tribute on Court to hear case a nonpartisan, nonsectarian group tices that terrorists unscrupulously that is representing plaintiffs Susan exploit.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hill celebrates Father on constitutionality of Galloway and Linda Stephens, who Advocates for comprehensive are Greece residents. “A town coun- Struggle for power immigration reform expressed Hesburgh’s life, ministry prayers at public meetings cil meeting isn’t a church service, optimism and hope for a law to WASHINGTON (CNS) — ROCHESTER, N.Y. (CNS) — and it shouldn’t seem like one,” in Church is sin, pope pass this summer after the Senate said a statement from the Rev. Judiciary Committee May 21 fin- Testimonials rained down upon Holy The U.S. Supreme Court in the fall says at Mass Cross Father Theodore Hesburgh, will hear oral arguments in a case Barry W. Lynn, executive director ished wading through 300 proposed of Americans United. “Government amendments — accepting about the retired president of the University from upstate New York about the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — of Notre Dame, during a biparti- practice of praying at open public can’t serve everyone in the com- Careerism and a drive to seek a third of them — and passed the munity when it endorses one faith massive bill on to the full Senate. san congressional tribute in the U.S. meetings. One of the questions the power in the Church are sins as Capitol as the priest neared his 96th high court may consider is what over others. That sends the clear old as the Church itself, Pope Comments lauding the commit- message that some are second-class tee’s effort came from faith groups, birthday and the 70th anniversary of steps a municipality should take Francis told a group of employees his ordination to the priesthood. The to ensure the religious diversity of citizens based on what they believe from Vatican Radio and from the young adults who would benefit about religion.” from the DREAM Act, which is May 22 reception, three days before prayers offered at such meetings. Vatican’s office for pilgrims and included in the bill, and even from the priest’s birthday, included Vice The court announced May 20 that it tourists. Commenting on the day’s a Catholic bishop in Ireland. A President Joe Biden, House Minority would hear the case Greece, N.Y., Tornadoes exact deadly Gospel passage — Mark 9:30-37 statement from the chairman of Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., both v. Galloway, Susan, et al., a dispute — the pope said that while Jesus the U.S. bishops’ Committee on of Indiana’s senators, and former that dates back to 2008. It centers on toll; region needs ‘a lot is talking about his upcoming pas- Migration May 23 lauded the bill’s U.S. Ambassador to India Tim the constitutionality of prayers at the of prayers right now’ sion and death, the disciples are progress and encouraged legisla- Roemer, a Notre Dame alumnus. beginning of town board meetings arguing over who is the greatest tors to broaden the potential num- House Speaker John Boehner, in Greece, a suburb of Rochester. OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) — among them. “The struggle for ber of participants in its legalization R-Ohio, who issued invitations to the According to background on the Even after the initial death toll was power in the Church isn’t some- provisions and to rethink those that reception, could not attend because case filed by attorneys representing cut by more than half, the human thing recent,” Pope Francis said in would eliminate some categories of various appointments, according the Town of Greece, public prayer and material devastation of a string his homily at the Mass May 21 in of family reunification immigra- to Pelosi. About one-fourth of those has been offered at town board of tornadoes that buffeted areas the chapel of the Domus Sanctae tion. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez at the reception applauded when meetings since 1999 by Greece cler- of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma Marthae. Such struggles “should of Los Angeles said the bishops Pelosi asked who had graduated gy members who were invited by City May 19-20 was incalculable. not exist,” because Jesus’ whole and their staff had been advocat- from Notre Dame, although by the the town based on lists published by “Our first concern is for the vic- life and death teach His follow- ing to change the eligibility cut-off sentiments expressed later on, every- the Greece Chamber of Commerce tims who have lost their lives or ers that greatness is measured by date and make other changes that one felt a kinship with the Fighting and by a local newspaper. The loved ones and suffered injury or humility and service. “He lowered will allow more people to partici- Irish. “In 1972 I ran for public office houses of worship located in Greece loss of property,” said a May 21 Himself to the point of death, pate. “To leave a large population as a 29-year-old kid because of your are predominantly Christian. As a statement by Archbishop Paul S. death on a cross, for us, to serve behind would defeat the purpose of passion for civil rights,” Biden told result, a majority of the invoca- Coakley of Oklahoma City. “We us, to save us,” the pope said. “In the bill, which is to bring persons Father Hesburgh, who uses a walker tions offered from 1999 to 2010 are moved by the efforts of the first the Church, there is no other path into the light so they can become to aid his movement. “You’re one of contained Christian references, responders who have put their own for moving forward.” full members of our communities,” the reasons I’ve been so proud to be according to Americans United for lives on hold to help in this time said his statement. a Catholic.” Separation of Church and State, of need. We owe them a debt of June 2, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Office of Worship to host College and to the community at large,” May said following the ‘Mornings of Reflection’ meeting. “I am deeply grateful to the FORT WAYNE — The diocesan Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, Office of Worship will be hosting Around the diocese the Board of Trustees and to the “Mornings of Reflection” at the faculty and staff of the college for following times and locations: entrusting me with this leadership • Fort Wayne area: Saturday, role,” President May said. June 22, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Ancilla faculty member Poor St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1502 BISHOP DWENGER STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR PERFECT SCORES Handmaids of Jesus Christ Sister East Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, Ind. Dr. Judith Diltz will step down 46825. as a full-time associate professor • South Bend area: Saturday, in humanities to serve her new June 22, 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., role as provincial of the American at St. Monica Church, 222 West Province of the Poor Handmaids of Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, Jesus Christ. Retiring this year are Ind. 46545. Dr. John Fogl after 16 years with These events can serve as the college, Jane Yochum after an annual retreat for diocesan 11 years of service and Gordon extraordinary ministers and lec- Ligocki after several years as an tors, although anybody is wel- adjunct and full-time instructor. come to attend. However, pre- The trustees also approved a registration is necessary. The reg- budget, calendar and changes to istration form is accessible online college policies for 2014, and at the diocesan website: www. diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-offices/ heard reports outlining improve- worship-office/trainings-retreats/ ments in enrollment, fundraising and campus activities. Ancilla College, located just Sister Kessens to celebrate outside of Plymouth, was found- golden anniversary ed in 1937 by the PHJC and is Indiana’s only private, associate’s at St. Peter Church degree, liberal arts junior college. FORT WAYNE Theologian Father Daley — Sister Miriam PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL Thomas Kessens, receives Quasten Medal will celebrate Five outstanding Bishop Dwenger High School students were recognized at a luncheon from Catholic University 50 years of pro- on May 20 for receiving a perfect score on either the ACT or SAT test. They are seniors fessed life as a Ben Evans — ACT Math, senior Luke Miller — ACT Reading, Ming Sun — SAT Math, NOTRE DAME — Jesuit Father School Sister of Brian E. Daley, Catherine F. Notre Dame and juniors Nicholas Hagar — ACT English and Reading, and Derek Gloudemans — Huisking Professor of Theology and renew her SISTER MIRIAM THOMAS KESSENS at the University of Notre Dame, vows at St. ACT Math. Shown from left are Luke Miller, Derek Gloudemans, Nicholas Hagar, Ben received the Johannes Quasten Peter Church Evans. Not pictured is Ming Sun. Medal of Excellence in Scholarship in Fort Wayne and Leadership in Religious Studies on Saturday, June 1, at the 4 from Catholic University’s School p.m. Mass. She is the daughter The Sharathon raises money for Redeemer Radio and the Catholic Board Chairman John Chandler of Theology and Religious Studies of the late Robert W. and Ann on May 2. E. Kessens; sister of Gerard R. operating expenses of the listen- faith are important to them and and Vice Chairman Larry er-supported station that serves their community. The 36 hours Faulstich are both stepping down Father Daley is the 26th theolo- and Thomas P Kessens; and sis- gian to receive the Quasten Medal ter of the late Rosanne Kessens, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South of live coverage featured various after serving a decade in different Bend and the Diocese of Toledo. parishes and apostolates located leadership roles. Sister Annemarie since the award was established in Mary Agnes Zoeller and Phillip 1985. The Quasten Medal memorial- J. Kessens. Sister Miriam Thomas The event was anchored from the in the Redeemer Radio listening Kampwerth is also stepping down Fort Wayne studios by the founder area. Some new hours added to from her role on the board to serve izes a professor of religious studies received her elementary education and German native who taught and at St. Peter School and gradu- of “Catholic Answers Live,” Jerry the Sharathon this spring was the a six-year term as vicaress on Usher. newly-formed Catholic Physicians the general leadership in Germany studied at Catholic University from ated from Central Catholic High 1938 to 1979. School in 1960. She earned a bach- The “Mary, Model of Faith” Guild, and a chaplain hour with for the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Spring Sharathon experienced two of the area’s chaplains. Christ (PHJC), the order that In announcing Father Daley’s elor’s degree with a major in biol- honor, Father Mark Morozowich, ogy from Mount Mary College, a record number of volunteers Some of those highlighted founded and sponsors the college. and visitors. Over 400 volun- included: Women’s Care Center, Francis Ellert of Culver was dean of theology and religious studies Milwaukee, and a master’s degree at Catholic University, said that “his with a major in education from teers assisted the station during Allen County Right to Life, elected as chairman of the board. the three-day period with prayers, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, St. Suzanne Light of Warsaw was erudite scholarship witnesses to the St. Francis College, Fort Wayne. importance of patristic study and its Sister Miriam Thomas ministered on-air guests, food preparation, Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish with elected as secretary and Charles phone bank and much more. On Father Jim Shafer, Cathedral Weaver of Knox was elected as influence in theology today, and his as an educator for 20 years at many contributions shine as a bright elementary and secondary schools air guests included 29 priests, of the Immaculate Conception vice-chairman of the board. Poor two bishops (Bishop Kevin C. Parish with Msgr. Robert Schulte, Handmaids of Jesus Christ Sisters example.” in Michigan and Wisconsin. Upon “I was deeply honored and leaving teaching, she worked as Rhoades from the Diocese of Fort Franciscan Brothers Minor, St. Nora Hahn and Marlene Ann Wayne-South Bend, and Bishop Anthony of Padua Parish with Lama, were elected to serve three- delighted to receive this award from a staff member at Notre Dame the Catholic University School of Elm Grove in Wisconsin and Leonard P. Blair from the Toledo Conventual Father Fred Pasche, year terms on the board, while diocese), four deacons, 10 broth- Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother Sister Margaret Ann Henss was of Theology,” Father Daley said. as a volunteer in multiple minis- “Johannes Quasten was one of the tries. In retirement, she contin- ers and five sisters. of the Eucharist, St. Michael and re-elected to a second three-year Executive Director Dave St. Mary parishes with Father term. pioneers in the study of the Church ues to serve by volunteering, and Fathers in North America. His ency- through prayer and presence. Stevens stated: “Sharathon is Dave Cirata, St. Jude Parish with College President Ron May a wonderful testament of the Father Tom Shoemaker and St. announced his retirement, which clopedic handbook of patrology Redeemer Radio’s Catholic Community. We are Charles Borromeo Parish with becomes effective in June 2014. helped me, in my freshman year as an joined together with listeners, Msgr. John Suelzer. May, who became president in undergraduate at Fordham, to become Sharathon called priests, deacons, religious and The next Sharathon for 2006, was asked to extend his fascinated for the first time by these donors from all over northeast Redeemer Radio is set for the fall contract for an additional year last voices from the early Christian centu- a ‘wonderful success’ Indiana and northwest Ohio as we on Oct. 23-25. year. ries, who still focus our minds on the bring this event to air. Every year “It has been my very great mystery of Christ. I’m also thrilled FORT WAYNE — Redeemer to be listed among previous recipi- Radio, AM 1450 and 89.9 FM we are blessed and humbled by New college trustees and honor to have served as presi- our listeners’ response and com- dent of Ancilla College since ents of the award, including some of raised $227,234 during its semi- officers elected at Ancilla the great names associated with our annual Sharathon event May 1-3. mitment to Sharathon, radio and 2006. Much has been accom- the community.” plished during these past few program here at Notre Dame, like During the three-day, 36-hour College Louis Bouyer, Robert Markus and event, the station received 1,459 While raising money, years. Much remains to be done Sharathon gives area parishes DONALDSON — The Ancilla as we continue to take steps to my colleague Father Virgil Elizondo. pledges from individuals and This really is a recognition for Notre businesses via phone, mail, email and apostolates a chance to shine College Board of Trustees met improve the programs and servic- and share their stories of why May 20 and elected new officers. es offered to students of Ancilla Dame’s whole theology department and even walk-ins to the station. and for the kind of work we do!” 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 2, 2013 JUBILATION seventy yeArs Father Hesburgh celebrates 70 years of ordination to the Priesthood

NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross 16, 1939, and was ordained on is seen as a principal proponent Notre Dame with philanthropist Father Theodore M. Hesburgh June 24, 1943. Father Hesburgh of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Joan Kroc. celebrates his 70th anniversary of attended Notre Dame from 1934 Father Hesburgh worked with On April 17, 2013 at the age priesthood and his 96th birthday to 1937 and studied theology Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in of 95, Father Hesburgh’s long- this spring, making him the oldest at the Gregorian University in advancing the cause of integra- time dream of becoming Navy and longest-serving priest of the Rome, graduating with a bach- tion in the United States. For his chaplain finally became a real- United States Province. elor’s degree in philosophy in role in the civil rights movement, ity. Rear Admiral Mark L. Tidd, Born May 25, 1917, in 1939. Father Hesburgh was awarded the chief of Navy chaplains, declared Syracuse, N.Y., he knew at a After Ordination to the Medal of Freedom in 1964 and Father Hesburgh an honorary young age he wanted to be a Priesthood in 1943, though he the Congressional Gold Medal Navy chaplain at a ceremony at priest. As an eighth grade altar wanted to become a Navy chap- in 1999. He also was given the Notre Dame. boy at Most Holy Rosary Parish, lain, Father Hesburgh went on to inaugural Gerald R. Ford Award He has the distinction of Father Hesburgh was inspired to continue his formation education for leadership in intercollegiate having received 150 honor- join Holy Cross when Holy Cross earning a doctorate in sacred the- athletics by the NCAA in 2004. ary degrees, a Guinness World Father Tom Duffy and three other ology from Catholic University In his assignment as president Record. Holy Cross missionaries visited of America in Washington, D.C., of Notre Dame, Father Hesburgh Father Hesburgh resides at his church. in 1945. brought that same dedication to Holy Cross House in Notre Looking back over his years In 1945 he returned to Notre equality by increasing financial Dame, and continues to work as a Holy Cross priest, Father Dame and was able to assist the aid for students and opening the daily in his office in the 13th Hesburgh recounted, “I knew returning veterans as the religion university to female students in floor of the Hesburgh Library on I wanted to be a priest. Once instructor and chaplain of World FATHER THEODORE M. HESBURGH, CSC 1972. the campus of Notre Dame. He I came here (the University of War II veterans and married vet- In 2006, Father Hesburgh was also finds time to fish, his favor- Notre Dame), I didn’t want to erans living in Vetville at Notre given the Sachem Award, and in ite pasttime. do anything but be a Holy Cross Dame. He then became rector of for 35 years — the longest serv- 2010, he was one of 100 recipi- A Jubilee Mass was cel- priest.” Farley Hall and chairman of the ing president of Notre Dame. ents of a Centennial Medal from ebrated at the Basilica of the Father Hesburgh was received religion department in 1948 and His commitment to stand Catholic Charities USA. Sacred Heart on the campus of into the congregation on Aug. 15, was named executive vice presi- by others led Father Hesburgh Father Hesburgh has received the University of Notre Dame for 1935, making his first profession dent in 1949. He became the uni- to serve on the Civil Rights several papal appointments and Father Hesburgh and 22 other of vows on Aug. 16, 1936. He versity’s 15th president in 1952 at Commission — one of 16 presi- founded the Kroc Institute for Holy Cross religious celebrating professed his final vows on Aug. the age of 35, a position he held dential appointments — and he International Peace Studies at jubilees on May 24. sixty yeArs

Holy Cross Father Leonard Banas celebrates 60 years in Priesthood

NOTRE DAME — Born to Julia The novitiate at Rolling Prairie witness. the Michiana area, he has con- and Stanley Banas as the fifth of proved unlike anything he had The following spring, he com- centrated most recently on four seven children, Leonard Banas ever experienced — silence, pleted his theological studies and parishes in Elkhart County, espe- was raised in Chicago. His forma- recollection, study and work was awarded licentiate in sacred cially on St. Thomas the Apostle tive years were spent in St. James on a farm. The ensuing years theology. In preparation for Church, where he has served for Parish, Hanson Park, where he at Moreau Seminary coincided teaching classics, he remained in more than 25 years. Father Bill first felt called to the Priesthood. with the dawning of a new era in Rome another year, studying clas- Sullivan, a good friend, once The deep faith of his parents, the Church. Notre Dame and the sical antiques at the University referred to Father Banas as “the siblings, parish priests and the seminary came alive with discus- of Rome, while serving as resi- pastor of Elkhart County.” Felician Sisters greatly influenced sion and study groups explor- dent chaplain for the Holy Cross Father Banas says of his him. ing the new movements in the Brothers at Notre Dame High priestly life, “These have been After grade school, he enrolled Church, namely, the Liturgical, School. gratifying years and the Lord has at Holy Trinity High School Catholic Action and Christian Upon returning to the United blessed me abundantly. For this I where he first encountered the Family movements. States, Father Banas taught classi- am grateful and cannot thank the Congregation of Holy Cross, After graduating and pro- cal languages and literature in the Lord enough. Looking back at who influenced his entering Holy nouncing final vows, Father seminary and at the University all whose lives have touched my Cross Seminary after gradua- Banas was invited to continue of Notre Dame and held various own — my family, fellow reli- tion in 1944. As Notre Dame his studies in Rome, where Holy administrative positions at the gious, friends and acquaintances adhered to an accelerated war- Cross Father Edward Heston, university and within the reli- — I pray a special blessing upon time schedule, he began classes religious superior, advocated gious community. Apart from his them for their many acts of kind- almost immediately. Since the rigorous study habits as well as FATHER LEONARD BANAS, CSC three-year stint at Princeton, he ness and conclude with the words Old College program did not yet serious spiritual development. resided at Notre Dame most of of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: exist, Father Banas resided at Father Banas resided in a villa on his priestly life. ‘One by one, Lord, I see and I the minor seminary and did his Via Aldrovandi, near the Villa On Dec. 20, 1952, in the Parish ministry has always love all those whom you have best to simultaneously follow a Borghese, a 30-minute walk from church of San Marcello, Father been and will be important given me to sustain and charm university and minor seminary Gregorian University where he Banas was ordained into the to Father Banas. Although he my life.’” schedule. was enrolled. Priesthood, with his mother as assisted at numerous churches in June 2, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 FiFty yeArs Father Ruetz to celebrate golden jubilee of ordination in October

BY VINCE LABARBERA in 1947. After working at two serving nine years on its board as the community with Handmaids businesses in South Bend for head of the education committee, of the Most Holy Trinity, Poor five years and serving two years presenting ecological programs Handmaids of Jesus Christ, SOUTH BEND — Father Edward in the U.S. Army during the for children and adults. the Associates of the Sisters of J. Ruetz will celebrate the golden Korean Conflict, he earned a Following his retirement on St. Joseph, his priest support jubilee of his Ordination to the master’s degree in social work Jan. 1, 1995, he became interest- group and his CCHS Class of Priesthood this coming October at from Loyola University, Chicago. ed in the origin of living beings 1943 reunion group. Also, he’s Catholic University, Washington, Father Ruetz attended St. Mary on earth 3.6-billion years ago. involved in social justice issues, D.C., with a few classmates. College, Louisville, Ky., and Out of this interest and exten- such as universal healthcare, “There were 28 in the class,” Catholic University studying sive research he began writing concern for the world’s poor and he recalled. “Some 14 have left theology. He was ordained to the a book on the scientific story of hungry and preservation of the active ministry, five or six are priesthood on Dec. 23, 1962, at creation, titled, “The Love Story planet through wise stewardship. deceased and eight of us stayed St. Matthew Cathedral, South of Creation: Book One.” He self- Reflecting on more than 50 active in the Priesthood.” Bend, by Bishop Leo A. Pursley. published in 2010. years of his priesthood, he said, To say that Father Ruetz is “The ordinations were moved “It was written especially for “What stands out are the people. active is an understatement. At up by the bishop to December young people to help them under- I’ve learned so much from the the age of 87, he’s still learning, because he thought the second stand they can accept both belief people I’ve served. I’ve always celebrating Mass at least four session of Vatican II would occur in God and the 15 billion years looked at my priesthood as my times a week, attending meetings, in the spring,” Father Ruetz of the scientific story of evolu- ‘being a servant to the servants of serving on boards and working on added. tion,” Father Ruetz explained. God,’ to borrow from what Pope his second book, to name but a His first priestly assign- FATHER EDWARD J. RUETZ Currently, he’s finished the pref- John XXIII said of his papacy.” few interests. ment was at St. Monica Church, ace and four chapters of Book In addition, he cites both the liv- Five years after his birth in Mishawaka, for two years fol- Two. ing and deceased members of his Racine, Wis., on Oct. 14, 1925, lowed by one year at St. Jude and served 15 years as a pasto- For more than 30 years, family who energized him in his the family moved to South Church, Fort Wayne, and eight ral care chaplain at St. Joseph Father Ruetz has worked as a priestly ministry, including his Bend. He attended St. Joseph years at St. Mary Church, Fort Hospital, Mishawaka. team member with the Beginning parents, four sisters and six broth- School and Central Catholic Wayne, all as associate pastor. In 1988, Father Ruetz was one Experience community in ers. High School, and earned a bach- He then spent five years at Holy of seven founding members of South Bend. He is a member elor of business degree from Cross College, Notre Dame, as a an ecological community titled, of Michiana Call-to-Action, the University of Notre Dame sociology instructor and chaplain, Earthworks, Inc., in Donaldson, Moontree Lodge, and active in Capuchin Father Ronald Rieder celebrates 50 years of Priesthood

BY TIM JOHNSON Mary Magdalene Parish in Hazel Mary, Mother of the Eucharist with retreats across the country Park, Mich. use St. Felix as a facility for and globe, travelled to Europe But alcohol and prescrip- training postulants. Father Rieder with retreat groups and celebrated HUNTINGTON — Ss. Peter tion drugs took a toll on Father and Father John Pfister celebrate Kelly’s wedding Mass. He calls and Paul Parish in Huntington Rieder. He was sent to the Guest Masses for the sisters, who also Kelly one of the greatest Catholic celebrated the 50th anniversary House for treatment. attend Masses at the two parishes writers who influences and cap- of priesthood of Capuchin Father He calls those days a time of in Huntington. The St. Felix tures the genius of Catholicism. Ronald Rieder in a big way on “Divine intersection” as well, “a Catholic Center is also used for Father Rieder said, “Matthew is April 21, 50 years to the day of second life experience. It put me retreats and dinners. like a son.” his first Mass. Family and friends back together again spiritually Catholic writer and speaker At 78, Father Rieder has no from across the country, and and emotionally.” And through Matthew Kelly has also impacted plans for retirement and hopes to Huntington dignitaries includ- his experience, Father Rieder has Father Rieder’s life. They formed continue his ministry service as ing the mayor, came to honor been able to support and counsel a close relationship 13 years ago. long as his health holds out. the priesthood of a man who has many people in the community Father Rieder has assisted Kelly immersed himself into his parish dealing with alcohol and drug and community. dependencies for 32 years. Father Rieder, a native of In 1984, the call came for With St. Cloud, Minn., has known he Father Rieder to be the pastor wanted to be a priest since he was of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Thanksgiving in second grade. He attended the Huntington. Although reluctant to Benedictine St. John’s College take the Huntington assignment FATHER RONALD REIDER, OFM, CAP and Admiration in Minnesota. His bishop feared at first, he found Huntington and he would want to enter the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South for our Benedictine order and sent young Bend to suit him quite well. He ple of Huntington, Catholic and Ron Rieder to Mount Calvary has been the pastor of the parish, non-Catholic, have a deep respect beloved pastor Seminary in Wisconsin, which one of the oldest in the diocese, for the Office of the Priesthood was run by the Capuchins. for 29 years. Although he is a and the Office of Bishop. “I felt this tremendous long- religious order priest, he feels Father Rieder is especially Rev. Ron Rieder, OFM, Cap ing to join the Capuchins,” Father very accepted by the diocesan pleased and grateful to John Rieder told Today’s Catholic. He priests and bishops. Father Rieder Tippmann for the renovation of We share his joy said the transfer of his studies calls himself a “hybrid” priest. He St. Felix Catholic Center, which to Mount Calvary and the deci- has the best of both worlds — a was once a Capuchin monastery as he celebrates sion to join the Capuchins was a connection with his Capuchin in Huntington and the home of moment of “Divine intersection.” community and to the Diocese of Venerable Father Solanus Casey, 50 Years of Priesthood His first duties after ordination Fort Wayne-South Bend. a Capuchin priest whose saint- hood cause has been opened by were administrative. As personnel Father Rieder has also served The Parishioners of director, he assigned himself to a on many civic boards, worked the Church. Father Rieder, as a Celebrating 170 years parish in St. Paul, Minn., but was as a chaplain with the fire and novice, played the organ at St. SS. Peter and Paul later called to St. Bonaventure police departments and was the Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit of serving the Faith Monastery in Detroit to be the Chief of Flint Springs award win- while Father Solanus, in his last in Huntington Huntington superior of the Capuchins. In ner one year during Huntington’s year of life, would sing. 1977, he became pastor of St. Heritage Days. He feels the peo- The Dominican Sisters of 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 2, 2013

ordained as deacon. After the homily, the elect DIACONATE declared his intention to assume the responsibility of the Office of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Deacon, and promised obedience roclAim the osPel oF the inGdom and respect to Bishop Rhoades P G K and his successors. During the ordained and sent out by Jesus, Litany of Supplication, the candi- through the bishop, to be a teach- date laid prostrate on the sanctu- er of the faith, a herald of hope, ary floor of the Cathedral of the and a minister of charity in our Immaculate Conception while diocese.” the intercession of the Saints and “Zak will help countless peo- Angels was invoked. ple in their search for truth and After the litany, Bishop meaning and joy in the journey Rhoades laid his hands on the of life as he points them to Jesus, head of the elect in accordance the way, the truth and the life,” with the apostolic tradition. Bishop Rhoades added. “Like Then, with the elect kneeling and Jesus, Zak will proclaim the with hands outstretched, Bishop Gospel of the Kingdom and he Rhoades solemnly recited the will lead others to encounter the Prayer of Ordination. living God, His healing and His The newly ordained was merciful love.” then invested with the stole and “How beautiful it is today dalmatic — the proper liturgi- to witness Zak’s promises that cal attire of the diaconate. He express the dedication of his life was also handed the Book of the completely to the work of the Gospels, symbolizing the task Lord, the mission of redemp- of the deacon to proclaim the tion, the ministry of service as a Gospel in liturgical celebrations worker for His harvest,” Bishop and to preach the faith of the Rhoades commented. Church in word and deed. “Through the sacrament of Bishop Rhoades then bestowed Holy Orders, Zak will receive the traditional liturgical gesture new strength from the gift of the known as the fraternal kiss of PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD Holy Spirit,” the bishop said. “As peace, and thereby welcomed the Deacon candidate Zachary Barry a deacon, he will help me and new deacon into their ministry. declares his intention to assume the our priests as a minister of the The other deacons present also responsibility of the Office of Deacon. Word, of the altar and of charity. welcomed the newly ordained. Like the deacon Philip in the Acts At the closing of the Mass, of the Apostles, he will instruct Bishop Rhoades gave thanks to Zachary Barry people in the Word of God and all who had a hand in making kneels before will baptize.” the day so meaningful. Bishop Bishop Kevin Bishop Rhoades spoke about Rhoades then turned to Deacon C. Rhoades. Pope Francis’ words on Pentecost Barry and teased him amid the With hands Sunday. The Holy Spirit “impels laughter from the congregation outstretched, us to open the doors and go forth about what he would call him — the bishop says Deacon Zachary or Deacon Zak to proclaim and bear witness to the Prayer of the Good News of the Gospel, to — before thanking him for his communicate the joy of faith, the compassion for all people and his Ordination. encounter with Christ,” the pope dedication to prayer. said. Following the Mass, the Barry Bishop Rhoades added that family and their friends gathered the pope said, “it is the Paraclete to congratulate their son on the Spirit, the Comforter, who grants steps of the cathedral. Vince us the courage to take to the and Becky, the newly ordained streets of the world, bringing the Deacon Barry’s parents, agreed Gospel. The Holy Spirit makes us that this day was filled with look to the horizon and drives us excitement and special mean- to the very outskirts of existence ing. “It’s becoming more real,” in order to proclaim life in Jesus remarked Vince, adding that it Christ.” was a blessing to be present in “Zak, you will be ordained, the cathedral for this extraordi- strengthened by the Holy Spirit, nary day. “I want to be present and allow God’s will to take to do what the Holy Father is Deacon candidate Zachary Barry promises obedience and respect to the bishop asking of the whole Church: shape,” he said. and his successors during the Promise of the Elect. and especially as a deacon and Mom Becky said, “I’m excit- later a priest of the Church: ed. This is a real blessing. It’s to be committed to the New hard to believe it’s here.” Evangelization,” Bishop Rhoades “I’m really excited, really said. proud and happy he’s found his Bishop Rhoades encouraged vocation,” added sister Victoria. Barry to make prayer a prior- Deacon Barry’s sister Miriam ity and invited him to ask the said, “I’m excited to be here and Blessed Virgin Mary to guide happy for Zak.” him every day of his ministry. Vince’s mother, Kathy Barry, The Rite of Ordination itself who is Deacon Barry’s grand- is rich with meaning and sym- mother, said the Mass was “awe- bolism. After the chanting of some!” and added, “It’s thrilling the Gospel, came the Election to be the grandmother and see my of the Candidate, whereby the grandson!” candidate is formally chosen for When asked how he felt about ordination and becomes referred his ordination into the diacon- to as the elect. The candidate ate, Deacon Barry simply said, was presented to the bishop by “Blessed.” Msgr. Bernard Galic, pastor of St. Aloysius, Yoder, and diocesan vocation director. Monsignor Galic testified to his worthiness, The Barry family congratulates newly-ordained Deacon Zachary Barry. after which Bishop Rhoades Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades shares a light moment with newly-ordained formally accepted Barry to be Kay Cozad contributed to this story. Deacon Zachary Barry at the end of Mass. June 2, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 ProclAim the GosPel oF the KinGdom

TIM JOHNSON Deacon Zachary Barry is vested with the diaconal stole and dalmatic by Deacon Christopher Lapp, who will be ordained to the Priesthood on June 1. The Barry family prays during the Litany of Supplication.

Members of the Barry family present the Offertory gifts to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. TIM JOHNSON Deacon Zachary Barry is handed the Book of the Gospels by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.

Deacon candidate Zachary Barry promises obedience and respect to the bishop and his successors during the Promise of the Elect.

The Barry family congratulates newly-ordained Deacon Zachary Barry. Newly ordained Deacon Zachary Barry assembles with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, priests, deacons and seminarians of the diocese after the Ordination Mass to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate on Saturday, May 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 2, 2013 FiFty yeArs Father Sarrazine finds joy in golden jubilee

BY KAY COZAD Seminary in Syracuse, which he found fulfillment in participating Though Father Sarrazine entered that fall for his freshman in RCIA programs, and visit- comes from a “simple farm back- year of high school. ing shut-ins and those that were ground,” he sees the wonder in FORT WAYNE — Father Between there and Mount hospitalized wherever he was his vocation. “I find it a gift from Kenneth Sarrazine, retired priest St. Mary’s in Norwood, Ohio, assigned. God who takes an ordinary man of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Father Sarrazine completed 12 Upon the celebration of his like me to come into the world (to South Bend, celebrates 50 years years of seminary studies and 75th birthday in 2012, Father serve).” of Priesthood this year. And was ordained on Dec. 22, 1962 Sarrazine retired from pasto- He has found meaning in the though he considers himself by Bishop Leo A. Pursley at the ral administrative duties and last 50 years in “contact with an ordinary man he has found Cathedral of the Immaculate moved from Roanoke to Saint other people and meeting their extraordinary joy in his priestly Conception in Fort Wayne. Due Anne Home and Retirement needs” and in the Mass and sacra- ministry. to the convening of the Second Community in Fort Wayne, which ments. “It’s a great way of life,” he Vatican Council, which Bishop he feels is a good fit. And like all For those discerning a voca- says, “It’s an opportunity to serve Pursley was required to attend, of his priestly assignments, Father tion Father Sarrazine offers this God in the Mass and the sacra- Father Sarrazine’s class was Sarrazine moved there with “the advice, “Pray that God shows you ments and be available to be in ordained in 1962 after which they expectation of liking it — and I what He wants you to be.” the service of God’s sons and returned to the seminary to com- do!” he says. Father Sarrazine was honored daughters.” plete their final semester in 1963. He continues his ministry with a 50th jubilee celebration Father Sarrazine, the oldest Throughout his studies he says, to God’s people even in retire- reception in February and feels of 10 children of Norman and “I never had any doubts about it,” ment by assisting Father Jack it’s a privilege to be a priest. He Florence, heard a vocation whis- giving credit to the encourage- FATHER KENNETH SARRAZINE Overmyer, chaplain at Saint Anne says, “God can do amazing things per in sixth grade but it was not ment of a good friend in seminary Home, and encouraging the resi- with ordinary people like me … until the eighth grade that he was and the Crozier priests there. dents there. “My role, I think, is as long as I stay out of His way!” inspired to tell his parents of his Of his assignments as associ- Porres, St. Joseph, Mishawaka, to help people through the adjust- As for the future Father Sarrazine interest in the Priesthood. With ate pastor and pastor, including St. Joseph, Roanoke, and St. ment (of moving there). … I will continue to live by his favor- their immediate support he found St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart, St. Catherine, Nix Settlement, Father listen to them and encourage and ite motto, “Try to be the best himself on a bus with a number Henry, St. Jude, South Bend, St. Sarrazine says he can’t distin- help them realize they are home priest you can be and leave the of other perspective seminarians John the Baptist, New Haven, guish a favorite. “I like all the already.” He feels it is a privilege rest in God’s hands.” heading to Our Lady of the Lake the cathedral, St. Martin de places,” he admits, adding that he to be at Saint Anne Home. Forty yeArs Father Daniel Durkin celebrates 40th jubilee

BY BONNIE ELBERSON with a long history of devotion Father Durkin was ordained was assigned exclusively to St. to the Church. His mother Velma at Cathedral of the Immaculate Henry Parish. was a teacher at St. Joseph School Conception in Fort Wayne by Today he oversees that active FORT WAYNE — Father Daniel there and his father Gerald had Bishop Leo A. Pursley on May parish and spends a great deal Durkin, an affable priest with an spent some time in the seminary 26, 1973. of time ministering to senior engaging sense of humor, grew in earlier years. The young priest assisted at citizens. “I do what I can in up in a Catholic family in Decatur His brother Pat became a parishes in South Bend in his that area,” he says, including early years, then received his offering Mass for Catholics at first pastoral assignment at St. Lutheran Life Villages, visiting Joseph Parish, Roanoke, and Nix the Lamplight facility downtown Everyone... Settlement, where he stayed for and checking on those in area 12 years. “I enjoyed that very hospitals and nursing homes. He much,” he notes with enthusiasm. is also responsible for maintain- at Saint Anne Home “They weren’t lacking for any ing the former Benoit Academy sacramental activity.” on St. Henry’s grounds for use by and He also reminisces fondly the Head Start program. about his 12 years at St. Mary of Father Durkin feels a keen Retirement Community the Assumption Parish, Avilla, sense of responsibility, not only where his administrative skills for Catholics, but for everyone shares the joy of were needed to keep the elemen- who lives on the south side. “We FATHER DAN DURKIN tary school he loved up and run- know what needs to be done,” he FATHER KEN SARRAZINE ning as long as possible. points out, because the Lord told Then in 2006, Father Durkin us to feed the hungry, clothe the as he celebrates his priest as did an uncle and several was assigned to Sacred Heart naked and shelter the homeless. cousins. In his family the idea Parish and St. Henry Parish on And he is determined to do God’s Golden Jubilee of Priesthood of entering the Priesthood was Fort Wayne’s south side, where work wherever he finds himself. “not that strange a deal,” he says, parishioners’ needs presented a St. Henry Parish will celebrate and he eagerly began his own different set of challenges. “Every Father Durkin’s 40th jubilee on journey after eighth grade when parish required something new of Sunday, June 2, at the 10:30 a.m. he entered St. Mary of the Lake me,” he says. “I grew on the job.” Mass and afterwards at a dinner Prep School at Syracuse. He Later, Sacred Heart was in the parish hall. Friends, fam- continued seminary studies at St. 1900 Randallia Drive - Fort Wayne 46805 • 260-484-5555 established as the St. Mother ily and former parishioners are Gregory Seminary in Cincinnati Theodore Guérin Latin Mass invited to attend and enjoy the www.saintannehome.com and Mount St. Mary Seminary, Community and Father Durkin festivities as well. Norwood, Ohio. June 2, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Forty yeArs Holy Cross Father Pearson observing 40th anniversary of ordination

BY VINCE LABARBERA 1963, to Aug. 16, 1964, when pastor until July, 1975, when I also served as the chaplain to the he made his first profession in was transferred to Little Flower 600 graduate student residents at the Congregation of Holy Cross. Parish, South Bend, as associate Fisher, O’Hara-Grace apartments FORT WAYNE — Holy Cross From September of 1964 to June pastor,” Father Pearson said. at Notre Dame. Father John H. Pearson will of 1968 he completed under- “In the summer of 1982, the Following a sabbatical during celebrate his 40th jubilee as a graduate work as a seminarian at congregation agreed to permit which he studied at Notre Dame priest in September when Bishop Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame, me to study law at the University and also completed a renewal Kevin C. Rhoades presides at the graduating magna cum laude of California, Berkeley, with the program at North American Jubilarian Mass in Fort Wayne. and was inducted into Phi Beta idea of my ultimately teaching College, Rome, he returned to “Actually, our community only Kappa at graduation. at Notre Dame,” he said. “After the Michiana area to serve as marks 25th and 50th jubilees,” He also studied theology I received my law degree, I chaplain at Saint Mary’s College, he said, “but it’s an honor to be at Moreau Seminary and the served one year as a law clerk in Notre Dame, for the past seven able to celebrate my 40th with the University of Notre Dame, gradu- Birmingham, Ala., in the United years, where he hopes to continue diocesan priests. I’ve spent most ating with a master of theology States Court of Appeals for the in that capacity “for a good long of my priestly life working in this degree in May 1971. Eleventh Circuit. I clerked for the time.” diocese.” That fall he was sent to St. late Judge Robert S. Vance, who “I live at Moreau Seminary Born Jan. 7, 1945, the son of Joseph Parish, South Bend, was a very strong influence on and take great joy in sharing the the late Jack and Violet Pearson, and while serving there was my life,” he said. lives of the wonderful young men he attended elementary school ordained a transitional deacon At the end of that one-year studying for the Priesthood in at St. Cajetan Parish, located on in April 1973. He was ordained period, for the next nearly four the Congregation of Holy Cross. Chicago’s south side. His high- to the Priesthood on Sept. 15, FATHER JOHN H. PEARSON, CSC years Father Pearson served as When I was ordained, I couldn’t school education was at Holy 1973, by Holy Cross Archbishop a lawyer at the firm of Gibson, imagine what it would be like Cross Seminary, Notre Dame, Lawrence Graner, former arch- Dunn and Crutcher in Los to be a priest 25 years — they from which he graduated in 1963. bishop of Dhaka in what now of his life as a missionary,” he Angeles for further training seemed kind of old — much less Father Pearson made his novi- is Bangladesh, formerly East added. before returning to Notre Dame in 40 years! God has truly blessed tiate in the Congregation of Holy Pakistan. “I celebrated my first Mass 1990 where he taught in the uni- me,” he concluded. Cross at Sacred Heart Novitiate, “I have fond memories of on Sept. 16, 1973, at St. Joseph versity’s law school for 15 years. Jordan, Minn., from Aug. 15, (this) holy man who spent most and stayed there as associate During that time, Father Pearson Father Bob D’Souza celebrates 40 years as priest

BY MARK WEBER Priesthood, a mood recognized by He finds this work deeply ers need you. They want to talk Mother Teresa when she visited restorative personally as well as to you.” After that, he was able to him. She told him that she could to those he serves, especially to visit them without fear. FORT WAYNE — Father Bob see that he was troubled, and patients who have drifted away Mother Teresa’s example of D’Souza, currently parochial asked how she could help. from the faith and are receptive to how she treated the poor, the sick vicar at St. Jude Parish, Fort Father Bob described his a return to the sacraments. and the dying are imprinted in Wayne, and celebrating 40 years unhappiness with his vocation Father D’Souza recalls a dif- the heart of Father D’Souza, who of Priesthood recalls his plans for and that he considered dropping ferent kind of hospital he visited reveals that whatever he does as a career in engineering when he out. years ago; this one was a leper a priest is influenced by her won- was ready for college. Mother Teresa asked him if colony in Shantinagar. He went derful admonition, “Do some- That changed on a day when he spent time in personal prayer there every Sunday to say Mass thing beautiful for God.” his pastor, Father Lawrence each day, and he admitted that for the sisters, but was reluctant On Sunday, July 7, after the Fernandes, invited him to go for he did not. She told him that his to have contact with the lep- 11 a.m. Mass, a reception will be a walk. The priest was on his lack of personal prayer allowed ers until one day when Mother held at St. Jude Parish to honor way to administer Last Rites to a him to escape from God, and Teresa told him that, “These lep- Father D’Sousa’s jubilee. dying parishioner, and when Bob advised that he spend an hour a D’Souza witnessed the compas- day in the presence of the Blessed sion of the priest and the peace Sacrament realizing that his of the one who was slipping into Priesthood was a gift and that he Congratulations and the next life, he too, benefitted should ask for a new understand- from the sacrament to the point ing of what the Lord wanted him FATHER ROBERT D’SOUZA Prayerful Best Wishes to where he had an interest in the to do with his life. Priesthood. In time, he mentioned Since that time, the daily hour FATHER ROBERT D’SOUZA this to his pastor, who suggested of prayer has become part of his Fort Wayne and became associate a retreat, which became the first spiritual regimen, allowing the pastor at St. Jude Parish, Father as he celebrates the 40th anniversary actual step toward the seminary. gift of his Priesthood to grow as D’Souza has been Catholic chap- By 1976, Father D’Souza was he shares it with others. lain at Parkview Hospital where of his ordination to the priesthood. the director of India’s Boys Town And he shares it in a way that he visits 40 to 50 Catholic patients The Staff, Faculty, Student Body and Parishioners of in Calcutta, an institution for 600 connects with the deathbed visit that daily dispensing “vitamin C” in the St. Jude Parish, Fort Wayne homeless orphan boys. At the directed him toward Priesthood. form of “comfort, Communion, time, he was apathetic toward his Since 1997 when he arrived in Confession,” as needed.

Congratulations to all the Jubilarians todAy’s cAtholic 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 2, 2013 Father Wrozek celebrates 25 years as sacramental priest

BY KAY COZAD This Jackson, Mich., native Bishop John M. D’Arcy at the this gentle soul and includes his is the third of seven living chil- Cathedral of the Immaculate participation in all the sacraments dren of Andrew and Lucille and Conception. that to him are life giving and FORT WAYNE — Father Tim the firstborn son. Father Wrozek His first assignment was as rewarding. For Father Wrozek Wrozek, pastor of St. Joseph recalls his family “praying him parochial vicar at St. Charles “life doesn’t make sense unless Parish in Fort Wayne, is delighted back” through some rough times Borromeo Parish and five years God is there.” to be celebrating his 25th anni- in his life, for which he remains later he was appointed pastor of In his spare time Father versary as a priest this year. “It forever grateful. St. Bernard Parish in Wabash. Wrozek enjoys gardening and seems like just yesterday,” he The young Wrozek performed In 2001, he moved to St. Joseph cooking, and credits his mother says, but quickly quips, “Most of a stint in the Navy, traveling the Parish, Fort Wayne, where he has for his culinary artistry. He also the time.” Those who know this world as a radioman, which he facilitated “picnics, roof raising, admits passionately to being a man of God knows that’s how he says “set his wanderlust.” His baptistery building, interior refur- season theater ticket holder as operates — with humor, humility love of adventure and travel is bishing, fantastic music ministry, well. and joy. evident today as he continues to fabulous church environmental Father Wrozek was surprised His quick sense of humor qui- host pilgrimages to various areas decorations, melding of cultures, with a visit by Bishop Kevin C. ets a bit though when he speaks of the world. enriching cultural activities Rhoades on May 1 when he was of his priesthood. “When I think After the Navy, Father Wrozek offered by the peoples of the par- honored for his 25 years of ser- about the Priesthood I get very attended Western Michigan ish.” vice as a priest following an all- serious,” Father Wrozek says, University and following his He is excited to have his school Mass. The student body adding that he considers himself a graduation in 1974, he secured a growing parish school become a and staff gifted their beloved sacramental priest. position as district executive with FATHER TIMOTHY WROZEK complete campus beginning in pastor with a travel certificate. Father Wrozek’s vocation call the Boy Scouts of America, a post the 2014 school year, and says, A special celebration Mass and did not come quickly, but rather he held in the Jackson Council ordained a deacon. Then during “God has been calling me to take reception will also be held at the over time. He says, smiling, “It’s before moving to Fort Wayne in his assignment at Our Lady of service to those less fortunate.” parish in June. not something I went after. It 1979 to work with the Anthony Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne, And the school will help this bi- When all is said and done, this came after me.” Wayne Council. Deacon Wrozek heeded the call lingual pastor do that for the ever- silver jubilarian says simply, “I He adds that looking back, “So As his faith developed, with and entered Sacred Heart School increasing Hispanic population love being a priest. I’m happy many said things to me along the encouragement from some priests of Theology in Wisconsin in and others in the area. being a priest.” way. … Everything I did led me Wrozek entered the diacon- 1984. On May 21, 1988 he was The fulfillment of his that way.” ate program and in 1983 was ordained into the priesthood by Priesthood comes “in parts” for Holy Cross Father Wilson D. Miscamble celebrates silver jubilee

NOTRE DAME — It is some- and sister and brother, Jenny and Congregation of Holy Cross. the seminarians to discern well times suggested that one of the Phillip, encouraged and supported In August of 1982, he entered their call and to provide them true lessons of history is that him in all that he has undertaken Moreau Seminary and subse- with good training so that they things never turn out quite the along his journey as a priest and quently moved through to ordina- might become zealous agents of way one expects. This certainly religious. From an early age, tion as a priest in 1988 and was the New Evangelization. I wanted holds true in Father Wilson Father Miscamble loved history assigned to teach at the univer- them well equipped to proclaim Miscamble’s life. If one had told and pursued the study of it at sity. the Gospel to an increasingly sec- him when he was growing up in the University of Queensland, Of his priestly ministry Father ular world and ready to join the his country town in Australia that where he developed an interest in Miscamble says, “I exercised my veritable struggle for the world’s he would join a religious order American foreign relations in the teaching ministry in conjunction soul by preaching Christ, yester- in the United States and serve for 20th century. with an active pastoral ministry, day, today and forever.” 25 years as a priest-teacher at an This choice eventually led to especially in the residence halls. After his service at Moreau, American university, he would graduate studies at the University I also worked hard to establish Father Miscamble returned to not have believed it. of Notre Dame. After complet- some record as a historian and Notre Dame to teach, a minis- Yet the course that he has ing his doctorate, he returned have managed to publish some try to which he is still deeply pursued in the Congregation of to Australia at the end of 1979, work in the general field of U.S. committed and engaged. Father Holy Cross is one for which he where he took a position in the diplomatic history.” He also took Miscamble is grateful for his is deeply grateful and he says, “I Office of National Assessments on some administrative respon- priestly ministry and says, “I have sensed the Lord’s guidance of the Prime Minister’s sibilities and chaired the history extend my thanks to friends and and presence at each step along Department in Canberra. Though department for some years in the colleagues who have given me the way.” the work was exciting and chal- FATHER WILSON D. MISCAMBLE 1990s. their prayers and support along Wilson Miscamble was born lenging, he sensed a deeper call After completing his service the way. I hope and pray that I in Roma in western Queensland, to a vocation. as department chair, Father will be able to serve the Lord where his extended family pro- At Notre Dame, Father Thomas Blantz modeled a way Miscamble moved to Moreau and His people faithfully and vided a good environment in Miscamble gained a deepened of being a priest — that of the Seminary where he eventually with true conviction in the years which to grow up. His parents, appreciation for teaching as a priest/scholar/teacher — that served as rector. In that posi- ahead.” Doug and “Bobbie” Miscamble, vocation and Holy Cross Father brought him back to enter the tion, he says, “I tried to assist Father Cyril Fernandes celebrating 25 years of Priesthood

BY MARK WEBER spat upon and caring for lepers nearly nine years before becom- astery in Mangalore. because she could see the face of ing pastor of St. John the Baptist At the completion of his sab- Christ in those who suffered. Parish in Fort Wayne in 2010 and batical, Father Fernandes will FORT WAYNE — Although 25 Father Fernandes was himself served there until May 1 of this return to a new assignment in the years of Priesthood seems like a a missionary as a seminarian at year. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South “watch in the night,” Father Cyril St. Albert Seminary in Ranchi Father Fernandes now begins Bend. Fernandes recalls clearly that the and was ordained as a priest May a sabbatical in India where he lights leading him to religious 4, 1988, fully expecting to minis- will spend time with his family life were cast by his pastor at ter to the faithful in India for his and celebrate the 50th wedding St. Michael Church in Vellore, lifetime and began that mission anniversary Mass of his parents in India, and a beloved uncle, Father working in school administration, Mangalore, South India. Camilus R. Prabhu, and Mother when unexpectedly, the need for After a visit to St. Xavier’s Teresa, whom Father Cyril knew priests in the United States caught English School in Chaibasa, personally. him up and left him far away a school founded by Father Father recalls that her life in a remote spot called Arcola, Fernandes and various celebra- imitation of Christ had precise Indiana. tions of the anniversary of his experiences matching those of Father served as pastor of ordination, he will observe a two- our Savior, right down to being St. Patrick Parish in Arcola for FATHER CYRIL FERNANDES week retreat at a Carmelite mon- June 2, 2013 COMMENTARY 15 Counting them all The hymn of the hidden God hen people ask me how technically they are our children, BY CAROLINE PETERSON our eyes see bread and we cry many children we have but because they are no longer here out together, “Lord, remember WI answer nine. It’s true it’s awkward to say. If we mention me when You come into Your of course. My husband and I have them we open ourselves up, both to EVERYDAY t was 1264 and Pope Urban kingdom.” nine living children. Well, some memories and to others’ reactions. IV had a request to make of of my children are actually grown So, again I ask: do we count them? CATHOLIC ISt. Thomas Aquinas. He asked I am not like Thomas, wounds I ups but you know what I mean — When people ask how many the Dominican friar to write a cannot see, we have nine offspring walking children we have, they usually just set of hymns for the feast of But can plainly call the Lord and the face of this earth. This is what want to know practically speaking, THERESA A. THOMAS Corpus Christi, which the pope God as he; had just instituted. So St. Thomas these people want to know. how many children we are raising, Let me to a deeper faith daily straightaway composed the great But do you know what? enjoying, teaching — how many nearer move, Sometimes I want to answer the “Corpus Christi Office.” we are taking to the park, or put- some dignity. Doing so can also Daily make me harder hope and whole truth, the truth that we also The hymns of this Office — ting through college, or tucking soothe our hearts, if just a little, and had five children who died through “Pange Lingua” “Tantum Ergo” dearer love. into bed at night, or worrying about remind us, if even for a moment, miscarriage. It’s really true that we and “O Salutaris,” to name three when their temperatures or tempers that even if our very busy and very have more, who passed even before — were meant to be sung aloud. “My Lord and my God” — get too high. But what about the concrete material life is here, there they saw the light of day. Should But Thomas also wrote another Thomas’s confession of faith ones no longer here? is even now yet another life of we count them? Do you count hymn, meant to be prayed pri- after Christ showed him His I’ll offer my answer for your ours, a little branch of our family yours? vately after Mass. It is called wounds — was once the accla- consideration: I think we should tree, already in eternity. We have My little ones were lost on “Adoro te devote,” or “With mation silently repeated by the count them all. one foot here and one already in account of miscarriage, but I know devotion I adore.” It is sung to a faithful during the Elevation of I think we should count them heaven, as we of course have had other people who have lost chil- tender plainchant melody, appro- the Host at the Traditional Latin because they were people, because all along, considering we are bap- dren to disease or a car accident, priate for a hymn to our God Mass (which is now the Mass in they did exist, because they are tized, hopefully grace-filled, and to stillbirth or other early death, when He is in His most fragile the Extraordinary Form). To be our children. I believe we should headed for eternal life. As a priest even to an abortion, much regret- count them because, in some way, state. able to bow before what appears ted. I know and you know that acknowledging them can give their So let’s take a look at it: to be a small white piece of bread these children really existed and life, however short, however lost, THOMAS, PAGE 16 and cry out “My Lord and my Godhead here in hiding, whom I God” is, quite simply, unthink- do adore, able. Masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more, O Thou our reminder of Christ God’s immense love nourishes us See, Lord, at Thy service low lies crucified, here a heart Living Bread, the life of us for of Salem, better known as Reflection Lost, all lost in wonder at the God whom He died, THE Jerusalem, was a man of faith, as Thou art. Lend this life to me then: feed and was Abraham. In gifts symbol- The Church on this feast calls feast my mind, izing their own limitations, but us to focus our minds on the There be Thou the sweetness man SUNDAY “Godhead here in hiding” — also representing the nourishment Holy Eucharist and our hearts on was meant to find. needed for life itself, they praised God. pause a moment and reflect on GOSPEL God’s mercy. The first reading reminds us this sublime paradox. Here is St. Paul’s First Epistle to God, Eternal Son of the Eternal The word “reminder” might MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION that all through history God has recall for us the words of the the Corinthians gives us the reached out to people to nour- Father, hiding, secretly concealed second reading. It is a revela- behind the appearance of bread institution of the Eucharist at the ish their starving, fatigued souls. Last Supper: “Do this in remem- tion of the Last Supper, using The second reading, from Paul’s and wine. A phrase like this the same words found in the would have utterly baffled, even brance of Me.” We pray that second Epistle to the Corinthians, Christ may give us the life that Feast of the Most Synoptic Gospels. The pres- takes us back to the Last Supper, shocked, any pre-Christian. But ence of this story in all these our God is a God of surprises. He died so that we might ask for Holy Body and Blood but also to the beliefs of the and receive it. sources tells us how important Christians who lived a generation the first Christians regarded the Seeing, touching, tasting are in of Christ or so after the Last Supper. For Bring the tender tale true of the Last Supper. Celebrating the Thee deceived: them, the reality of the Eucharist Pelican; Lk 9:11b-17 Eucharist in ancient Corinth tells was clear. “This is my body.” How says trusty hearing? That shall his weekend the Church us how important to Christians “This is my blood.” be believed; Bathe me, Jesu Lord, in what Thy celebrates the feast of the even in the first century was the Finally, the Gospel tells us of What God’s Son has told me, take bosom ran — TBody and Blood of Christ, Eucharist. God’s immense love. This is the for truth I do; Blood whereof a single drop has or Corpus Christi, as it was Finally, the words are unam- great lesson of the Feeding of Truth himself speaks truly or power to win known in the days of the Latin biguous. They say, “Bread … my the Multitudes. When our soul there’s nothing true. All the world forgiveness of its liturgy. On all its feast days, the body,” and “Cup … my blood.” hungers, God supplies, not in any world of sin. Church has a threefold purpose. The epistle is valuable in that rationed sense, but lavishly. He it gives us this insight into the Our enigmatic hiding God The first purpose, of course, is to loves us. deceives all our senses save one. The first line may sound a call us to worship Almighty God first Christians’ lives and offers God’s love in nourishing us little strange, but, in the Middle us a glimpse of how they prac- We see, taste and touch bread in the sacrifice of the Mass. The when we have nothing else still is and wine. But the words we hear: Ages, the Pelican was said to feed second is to be joyful in the spe- ticed their faith. For them, the available, through the Eucharist its children with its own blood Eucharist meant what it means “Except you eat the flesh of the cific reality observed by the feast. in the Church, as it was long ago Son of Man, and drink His blood, and because of this was seen as a The third purpose is to teach us. for us. on the hillside when the Apostles symbol of Christ. The hymn con- St. Luke’s Gospel supplies the you shall not have life in you. He This feast of the Body and assisted Jesus in feeding the mul- that eateth My flesh, and drinketh tinues: note its statement that one Blood of Christ, the feast of the last reading. A great crowd has titudes. drop of Christ’s blood has power gathered to hear Jesus. Mealtime My blood, hath everlasting life: Holy Eucharist, the greatest of and I will raise him up in the last to redeem the entire universe. treasures for the Church, is when comes. The Apostles have virtu- ally nothing to give the people, day. For My flesh is meat indeed: the Church especially invites us and My blood is drink indeed” Jesu, whom I look at shrouded to reflect on the Eucharist. only five loaves and two fish. READINGS Sunday: Gn 1:18-20 Ps 110:1-4 tell us of a deeper truth. here below, The first reading for this In the highly symbolic use of numbers in days when scientific 1 Cor 11:23-26 Lk 9:11b-17 I beseech Thee send me what I weekend is from Genesis. On the cross Thy godhead made no precision was rarely known, five Monday: Tb 1:1, 3; 2:1a-8 Ps 112:1-6 thirst for so, Genesis powerfully and explic- sign to men, and two meant something paltry Mk 12:1-12 Some day to gaze on Thee face to itly reveals to us that God is the Here Thy very manhood steals and grossly insufficient. Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14 Ps 112:1-2, 7-9 face in light Creator. In this reading, Genesis from human ken: also tells us that after Creation, Jesus used gestures also used Mk 12:13-17 And be blest for ever with Thy Both are my confession, both are after the creation of humans, and at the Last Supper, gestures actu- Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a glory’s sight. my belief, indeed after human sin, God did ally a part of Jewish prayers Ps 25:2-9 Mk 12:18-27 before meals. He then sent the And I pray the prayer of the dying not leave humanity to its own Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; O Lord, we are rightly “lost, disciples to distribute the food. thief. fate. Instead, God reached out 8:4-9a Ps 28:1-5 Mk 12:28-34 all lost in wonder at the God All had their fill. After all had Thou art.” in mercy, sending figures such Friday: Ez 34:11-16 Ps 23:1-6 as Abraham and Melchizedek, eaten, 12 baskets were needed Rom 5:5b-11 Lk 15:3-7 No one saw Christ as God mentioned in this reading, to for the leftovers. Returning to the when He died in agony on the clear the way between God and symbolism of numbers, 12 meant Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20 cross on Good Friday afternoon. humankind. an overabundance. (Ps) Tb 13:2, 6-8 Lk 2:41-51 Neither do we see Him as man. Caroline Peterson is a teen writer Melchizedek, the king The dying thief’s eyes see a man; from St. Pius X Parish, Granger. 16 COMMENTARY June 2, 2013

U.S. Catholics: overly assimilated? SCRIPTURE SEARCH ith his new book, dynamic in the development “American Church: of the Church in America. Yet Gospel for June 2, 2013 The Remarkable Rise, W too close a focus on the ques- THE Luke 9:11b-17 Meteoric Fall, and Uncertain tion, “Is it possible to be a good Future of Catholicism in Catholic and a good American?” CATHOLIC America” (Ignatius Press), mild- Following is a word search based on the Gospel is to argue the question of reading for the Feast of the Most Holy Body and mannered Russell Shaw has Catholicism-and-America on the DIFFERENCE become the bull in the china shop other guy’s turf. Once, the “other Blood of Christ. The words can be found in all of U.S. Catholic history, knock- guy” challenging Catholics’ GEORGE WEIGEL directions in the puzzle. ing heroes off pedestals and over- patriotic credentials was militant turning conventional storylines — Protestantism; now, the other guy SPOKE THE CROWD WHO NEEDED all in aid of trying to understand is militant secularism. To play CURED THE DAY SURROUNDING why the Church in America is in on the other guy’s turf, however, Courtney Murray picked up this PLACE FIVE LOAVES TWO FISH precarious position today vis-à- is to concede at the outset that theme and made it central to their UNLESS BUY FOOD FIVE THOUSAND vis the ambient public culture and the other guy sets the terms of reading of U.S. Catholic history. SIT DOWN FIFTY DID SO the government. debate: “We (militant Protestants/ Murray presciently warned that, HEAVEN BROKE SET BEFORE Shaw’s answer: we’re in deep militant secularists) know what if Catholicism didn’t fill the cul- ALL ATE BASKETS trouble because of a longstand- it means to be a good American; tural vacuum being created by a ing U.S. Catholic determination you (Catholics) have to prove dying mainline Protestantism, the to be more-American-than-thou yourselves to us.” “noble, many-storied mansion of FEEDING ALL — to disprove ancient charges That’s not the game, however. democracy (may) be dismantled, of Catholicism’s incompatibility It wasn’t really the game from leveled to the dimensions of a DEDEENOHWJOG with American democracy by 1776 through the 1960 presiden- flat majoritarianism, which is no assimilating so dramatically that tial campaign — when militant mansion but a barn, perhaps even WNEBLWSSELNU there’s no discernible difference Protestantism was the aggressor a tool shed in which the weapons OEAAJ TWOF I SH between Catholics (and their — and it isn’t the game today. of tyranny may be forged.” attitudes toward public policy) The real game involves differ- That is the argument the RRLSOSD I DDPS and an increasingly secularized, ent, deeper questions: “Who best U.S. bishops have mounted in COLKUDANPEO I mainstream public opinion. Shaw understands the nature of the their challenge to the Obama mounts an impressive case that American experiment in ordered administration’s demolition of EFAEROUPLRKT Catholic Lite in these United liberty, and who can best give a civil society through the HHS HETTBOHCAUED States has indeed taken its cues persuasive defense of the first lib- mandate on contraceptives and from the wider culture, and as erty, which is religious freedom?” abortifacients: What is the nature TBESRFOTCCHO th that culture has become ever The 19 century U.S. bishops of American democracy and the NTLROYADEHTW more individualistic and hedonis- and intellectuals whose enthu- fundamental freedoms govern- tic, the historic U.S. Catholic pas- siasm for American democracy ment is created to protect? Who AEULKUHEAVEN sion for assimilation and accep- Russ Shaw now views skepti- are the true patriots: the men and NSDPEBYYTF I F tance has backfired. Moreover, cally (and, yes, they did go over women who can give an account Shaw’s call to build a culture- the top on occasion) did get one of freedom’s moral character, an ABSEVAOLEV I F reforming Catholic counterculture crucial point right: the American account capable of sustaining a © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com is not dissimilar to the argu- founders “built better than they genuine democracy against a ris- ment I make about the Church knew,” i.e., the founders designed ing dictatorship of relativism, “in and public life in “Evangelical a democratic republic for which which the tools of tyranny may Catholicism: Deep Reform in the they couldn’t provide a durable be forged?” he  55 Grow weary 21st-Century Church.” moral and philosophical defense. The argument today isn’t  56 Cross sits on ___ But on a second reading of But the long-despised (and now about assimilation. The argu- of a steeple Shaw’s book, I began to wonder despised-again) Catholics could: ment today is about who “gets” ross ord 57 Did to loaves and fish 58 David did to Goliath whether he’s gotten the question Catholics could (and can) give America. 1234 56 7 8 910 of the moment quite right. a robust, compelling account 11 12 13 To read the history of the of American democracy and its  Catholic Church in the United commitments to ordered liberty. 14 15 16 th States as a centuries-long struggle Mid-20 -century Catholic George Weigel is Distinguished Senior 17 18 19 1 Pig home Fellow of the Ethics and Public 2 Bard’s before for assimilation and acceptance scholars like historian Theodore 20 21 22 23 24 certainly sheds light on one Maynard and theologian John Policy Center in Washington, D.C. 3 Forbidden snake 25 26 27 28 29 4 Annul

30 31 32 33 34 5 Crowds needed heaven.” Does the little old lady at the gro- 6 Eat this until He __ THOMAS Or, “We lost one as a baby but cery store who candidly corners a 35 36 37 38 7 Monk’s brew are raising three.” young mom really want to know 39 40 41 8 Two __ and five loaves 9 Decorative needle case CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Or, “One of our children passed the mom had a stillborn child 42 43 44 45 46 in a car accident but we are blessed when she asks, “How many do you 10 Sports channel to be raising a boy and two girls.” have?” I don’t know the answers to 47 48 49 50 51 52 12 Sea voyage once told me after a miscarriage, We can also just say a number: these questions, but I’m starting to 53 54 55 18 Treble 19 # of fish Jesus had “Now you have one more reason to “Seven.” think being frank is the right thing 56 57 58 look forward to a joyous reunion in “Two.” to do. 20 Pouch the afterlife with God.” “Thirteen, if you include our Part of the reason the atrocities © 2013 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 21 Connect 22 Forward Exactly. We will see God and seven miscarriages.” of abortion and euthanasia exist Based on these Scripture Readings: Gen 14:18-20; likely have the chance to meet or I believe these answers are not today is that many people simply 1 Cor 11:23-28; Lk 9:11b-17 AND 1 Kg 17:17-24; Gal 24 Bible tableaux see again our little ones in heaven only most accurate, but they also don’t value young and elderly life. 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-1 26 Old woman again. That is balm to a soul who 28 Contemplate help the listener develop sensitivity And life isn’t valued because it ACROSS 27 Unconsciousness 29 Land mass has lost a child, or children. And to the reality another has expe- isn’t considered. And it isn’t con- 30 Dog 32 Cherry red so, for this reason and others, we rienced. These answers can help sidered when it is not mentioned. 1 Dreamer 31 “Salem” means 34 American Sign count them. foster empathy as well as respect By mentioning the humanity of 5 Farm credit adm.(abbr.) 33 United States Language Out of that thought, back on for even the youngest life. our children no longer here, we are 8 Price 35 Bluish green 36 Is earth, however, we are left practi- Telling people about the chil- reminding a friend, a relative or 11 Adam’s trouble plant 37 First book of 38 Happenings cally with the pregnant pause, the dren who are no longer with us perhaps just a stranger, of the fact 12 Chilled Old Testament 40 Bundle of twigs silence begging to be filled when a can seem awkward, maybe even a that people, all people, matter. 13 Possessive pronoun 39 Ump 42 Oaf person we know or have just met little self-indulgent. What stranger And that’s why I believe in 14 Bark 41 Revelation does 43 “___ us a son asks nonchalantly the loaded ques- who politely asks at a cocktail counting them all. 15 Vatican City in 42 Prodigal Gospel is given” tion: How many children do you party how many children are at 16 Eat 45 Jesus told young man: 44 ___ the have? home, really wants to know about 17 Music used as practice 47 We eat of ___ bread Commandments 19 Sheer What should we say, exactly? a deceased child? Will people Theresa Thomas is the wife of 48 Legal protection 46 Church ritual 20 Expedition 49 Its widow moved I think we should answer the judge us for mentioning a little David and mother of nine chil- 48 Airport abbr. 23 South southwest Jesus to pity 50 Cause of sickness question in a short, positive but lost life whose heart beat only as a dren. Watch for her newest book 25 Opposite of “fulfill very truthful way. We can say tiny blip-blip-blip on an ultrasound 53 Shoshonean 51 Wrath “Big Hearted Families” (Scepter) the Law” 54 Carry 52 Not Old Testament something like: screen, but whose arms never and read more on her blog: http:// “We have three here, two in folded around her mama’s neck? theresathomas.wordpress.com/ Answer Key can be found on page 19 June 2, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

BISHOP DWENGER HOSTS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Registration for the 18th Annual Saints Open Golf Outing to be held June 13 at Coyote Creek Golf Course is now open. Alumni, parents and friends of Bishop Dwenger High School are invited to this event, which benefits the Endowed Scholarship Fund. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Hole and event sponsors, as well as donations for door prizes are need- ed. For more information or to register, please visit www.bishopdwenger.com or call the Development Sports Office at (260) 496-4706. CYO track and field close with city meet

ish ahead of the rest. Boys’ 1,600-meter run BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN St. Charles eighth-grader Nick Kacprowicz 8 St. Jude 5:27.03 Heather Nellum had a stellar day Jack Maketos 8 St. Vincent 5:28.09 FORT WAYNE — On a beau- winning the sprints, while seventh- Tom Lonsway 8 St. Charles 5:41.34 tiful, sunny Saturday after- grade teammate, Alice Talarico Isaiah Wiseman 6 St. Jude 5:52.99 noon, the 2013 Catholic Youth was victorious in the 400-meter Stephen Busch 6 SJSE 5:55.09 Organization (CYO) track and dash and long jump and finished John Weilbaker 7 St. Vincent 6:30.41 field season came to a close with second in the relay and 100-meter its year-end city meet at Bishop dash. Rachel Scott also got 10 Boys’ 100-meter hurdles Luers High School on May 18. points for the Cardinals in the Isaac Landstoffer 8 St. Jude 1 6 . 9 4 After an extremely wet start to hurdles, and Amy Weilbaker of St. Reyer Howe 8 St. Charles 1 8 . 5 7 their spring, the St. Vincent boys’ Vincent was the top high jumper Christopher Dewald 8 St. Vincent 1 9 . 1 8 team claimed the championship in a close battle. Two others also Jacob Svarczkopf 7 St. Jude 1 9 . 8 8 scoring 121 team points. St. Jude cleared 4 feet-6 inches — Norah Will Schroeder 7 St. Aloysius 2 0 . 2 0 was runner up with 94, while St. Painter of St. John the Baptist, New Luke Reecer 8 St. Vincent 2 0 . 6 3 Charles and St. John the Baptist, Haven, and Nellum. Rounding out Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen the champions were St. John, New Boys’ 4x100 meter relay Cassel (SJFW/HC) each scored Haven’s 4x100 relay foursome of St. John FW 5 1 . 5 0 52. Ellie Kayser, Mariah Painter, Tina PROVIDED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL St. Vincent 5 4 . 8 5 Although they only took first Kindler and Libby Tippmann by The St. Vincent de Paul Panthers of the Fort Wayne Catholic Youth St. Jude 5 8 . 1 5 St. Charles 5 8 . 3 2 place in two events it was the just a split second. Organization took the track-and-field boys’ championship. seconds and thirds in the other 10 First-year coach Tim Kindler St. John NH 6 2 . 9 4 races that really added up for the was especially pleased with his SJSE 6 9 . 1 9 St. Vincent Panthers. Jimmy Shea young team (over 25 percent were won the high jump and the 4x200 fourth graders) for overcoming the Girls’ 1,600-meter run Girls’ shot put Boys’ 4x200 meter relay relay team of Chris Raines, Chris torn ACL of Mallorie Vowles, the Abby Brelage 8 St. Jude 5:57.06 Olivia Ray 7 St. Jude 2 9 - 0 4 St. Vincent 1:52.40 DeWald, Shea and Frankie Yanko usual leg of the relay. Stepping in Marisa Eberle 6 St. Vincent 5:57.33 Amy Weilbaker 8 St. Vincent 2 8 - 1 0 St. Jude 1:56.02 got a blue ribbon. for the first time to run the relay Elli Kayser 8 St. John NH 6:11.86 Bridgette Black 6 St. Charles 2 6 - 0 9 SJSE 2:12.89 For St. Jude, Nick Kacprowicz was Kayser, who also placed third Angela Bougher 6 SJSE 6:19.31 Marcie Stoots 7 St. Jude 2 3 - 0 6 St. Charles 2:13.28 was a double winner in the in the mile run to cap off a great Julia Eckrich 5 St. Jude 6:24.10 Dori Javins 5 St. John FW 2 3 - 0 3 St. John NH 2:34.11 distance races, while Isaac CYO track career. Bridgette Black 6 St. Charles 6:51.32 Mariah Painter 8 St. John NH 2 3 - 0 2 St. John FW 2:35.25 Landstoffer won the hurdles. “I was so proud of these four The shot put and discus were girls for getting our school’s only Girls’ 100-meter hurdles Girls’ discus throw Boys’ high jump claimed by Reyer Howe of St. first place for the boys’ or the Rachel Scott 7 St. Charles 1 8 . 6 3 Olivia Ray 7 St. Jude 6 3 - 0 3 Jimmy Shea 8 St. Vincent 5 - 0 3 Charles and Joe Deiser of St. girls’ teams. They took it upon Angela Bougher 6 SJSE 1 9 . 0 2 Stephanie Newell 7 St. Jude 5 9 - 0 3 Joe Deiser 8 SJSE 5-01 Joseph/St. Elizabeth (SJSE) won themselves to win the race for the Norah Painter 7 St. John NH 1 9 . 4 5 Alyssa Dempsey 6 St. Vincent 4 9 - 0 1 Isaac Landstoffer 8 St. Jude 5-00 the 400-meter dash. Speedster, school and for Mallorie,” summa- Evie Bultemeyer 8 SJSE 2 0 . 1 4 Mariah Painter 8 St. John NH 4 4 - 0 5 Sam Taylor 8 St. Charles 4-08 Chris Ferrell of SJFW/HC was rized Kindler. Amber Lancia 8 St. Vincent 2 0 . 4 6 Ellen O’Brien 6 St. Vincent 4 3 - 1 1 Eddie Dahm 8 St. Vincent 4-08 the boys’ standout sweeping first- Myk-Angel Gaston 6 St. John FW 2 0 . 6 4 Casey Wright 7 St. John NH 4 3 - 0 8 place finishes in the 100, 200, CYO City Meet Boys’ long jump long jump. He also anchored the Girls’ 4x100 meter relay Boys’ 100-meter dash Chris Ferrell 8 St. John FW 17-10.00 Girls’ 100 Meter Dash winning short relay along with St. John NH 5 9 . 7 2 Chris Ferrell 8 St. John FW 1 1 . 9 2 Chino Eke 7 St. Jude 16-05.25 Heather Nellum 8 St. Charles 13.81 teammates Lashon Bright, Justin St. Charles Borromeo 5 9 . 7 7 Frankie Yanko 8 St. Vincent 1 2 . 8 2 Frankie Yanko 8 St. Vincent 16-03.00 Alice Talarico 7 St. Charles 14.05 Gaston and Paul Braun, who St. Jude 5 9 . 7 9 Chino Eke 7 St. Jude 1 3 . 0 3 Jimmy Shea 8 St. Vincent 16-02.00 Anna Epple 7 St. John FW 14.25 clocked a 51.50. St. John FW 6 1 . 3 2 Justin Gaston 6 St. John FW 1 3 . 0 6 Lashon Bright 7 St. John FW 15-01.50 Libby Tippmann 6 St. John NH 1 4 . 6 3 In the 100-meter dash, Ferrell St. Vincent 6 5 . 1 0 Mitch Effinger 8 St. Vincent 1 3 . 0 7 Mace Odle 8 St. Jude 14-07.50 Marcie Stoots 7 St. Jude 14.72 blazed a new city meet record St. Aloysius 6 7 . 3 6 Sam Taylor 8 St. Charles 1 3 . 5 8 Ella Machall 7 SJSE 14.73 with a time of 11.92 erasing the Boys’ shot put old record of 11.96 set by alum Girls’ 4x200 meter relay Boys’ 200-meter dash Reyer Howe 8 St. Charles 3 3 - 0 0 Girls’ 200-meter dash DeAngelo Fincher in 2007. The St. Jude 2:04.03 Chris Ferrell 8 St. John FW 2 4 . 9 5 Mitch Effinger 8 St. Vincent 3 2 - 1 1 Heather Nellum 8 St. Charles 28.92 winning Panthers’ strengths were St. Vincent 2:06.40 Jimmy Shea 8 St. Vincent 2 5 . 1 3 Max Tippmann 8 St. John NH 3 0 - 0 9 Stephanie Newell 7 St. Jude 2 9 . 5 3 diversity of talent, leadership and St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth 2:08.81 Eddie Dahm 8 St. Vincent 25.90 Noah Tippmann 8 St. John NH 2 9 - 0 9 Amy Weilbaker 8 St. Vincent 2 9 . 5 8 enthusiastic newcomers who were St. Charles Borromeo 2:10.54 Chino Eke 7 St. Jude 2 6 . 6 7 Ben Hake 8 St. Vincent 2 8 - 0 8 Ella Machall 7 SJSE 31.10 eager to learn. Also, several ath- St. John NH 2:23.79 Sam Taylor 8 St. Charles 2 8 . 0 4 Andrew Hudson 8 St. Jude 2 8 - 0 6 Anna Epple 7 St. John FW 3 1 . 7 0 letes with multiple talents decided St. John FW 2:28.43 Lashon Bright 7 St. John FW 2 8 . 2 3 Myk-Angel Gaston 6 St. John FW 3 2 . 1 4 early in the season to focus on Boys’ discus throw specific areas. Girls’ high jump Boys’ 400-meter dash Reyer Howe 8 St. Charles 119-07 Girls’ 400-meter dash “This diversity really helped Amy Weilbaker 8 St. Vincent 4 - 0 6 Joe Deiser 8 SJSE 5 9 . 5 4 Eddie Dahm 8 St. Vincent 101-06 Alice Talarico 7 St. Charles 6 5 . 9 2 the team in the city meet,” Norah Painter 7 St. John NH 4 - 0 6 Mitch Effinger 8 St. Vincent 5 9 . 7 1 C. Aric Campbell 8 St. Jude 8 9 - 0 1 Samantha Weldon 7 St. Jude 68.35 explained supporting coach Heather Nellum 8 St. Charles 4 - 0 6 Paul Bender 8 St. Jude 6 2 . 2 1 Frankie Yanko 8 St. Vincent 8 9 - 0 1 Evie Bultemeyer 8 SJSE 6 8 . 3 8 Cecelia Manning. Rachel Landstoffer 5 St. Jude 4 - 0 2 Justin Gaston 6 St. John FW 6 3 . 4 2 Mace Odle 8 St. Jude 8 0 - 1 1 Allison Gerbers 7 St. Jude 6 9 . 8 1 For the girls, the team from Libby Tippmann 6 St. John NH 4 - 0 0 C. Aric Campbell 8 St. Jude 6 3 . 4 8 Noah Tippmann 8 St. John NH 6 8 - 0 1 Laura Eckrich 8 St. Charles 7 0 . 6 9 St. Jude got by St. Charles in a Kathleen Robertson 6 St. Charles 3 - 1 0 Edward Morris 7 St. Charles 6 4 . 6 0 Ellen O’Brien 6 St. Vincent 72.62 close contest 105-90. St. Vincent Girls — team rankings scored 61 team points and St. Girls’ long jump Boys’ 800-meter run 1) St. Jude 1 0 5 Girls’ 800-meter run John, New Haven, was fourth Alice Talarico 7 St. Charles 13-01.25 Nick Kacprowicz 8 St. Jude 2:15.25 2) St. Charles Borromeo 90 Abby Brelage 8 St. Jude 2:43.30 with 45. The Lady Eagles won Anna Epple 7 St. John FW12-08.00 Joe Deiser 8 SJSE 2:16.09 3) St. Vincent 6 1 Marisa Eberle 6 St. Vincent 2:48.30 five events paced by outstand- Abby Brelage 8 St. Jude 12-00.00 Michael Manning 8 St. Vincent 2:19.64 4) St. John New Haven 45 Leah Hall 6 St. John FW 2:58.88 ing efforts from Abby Brelage Ella Machall 7 SJSE 11-11.25 Christopher Raines 6 St. Vincent 2:37.19 5) St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth 3 9 Rachel Scott 7 St. Charles 2:59.82 (800, 1,600) and Olivia Ray (shot Evie Bultemeyer 8 SJSE 11-10.00 Samuel Lonsway 8 St. Charles 2:37.58 6) St. John Fort Wayne 31 Delaney Hogan 5 St. Jude 3:01.64 put, discus). They also clocked a Samantha Weldon 7 St. Jude 11-06.50 Andrew Hudson 8 St. Jude 2:40.32 7) St. Aloysius 1 Julia Broerman 4 St. John NH 3:01.72 2:04.03 in the 4x200 relay to fin-

18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 2, 2013 Salesperson Needed CYO U.S. SEMINARIANS WIN CLERICUS CUP The Secretariat for Communications is in need CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 of a salesperson for the South Bend area. This person will be responsible for maintaining and Boys — team rankings growing the relationships between the diocesan 1) St. Vincent 1 2 1 publications (Today’s Catholic News, Today’s 2) St. Jude 94 3) St. Charles Borromeo 5 2 Catholic Life, Diocesan Directory) and advertis- 3) St. John Fort Wayne 52 ers. Cold calling, in-person relationship develop- 5) St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth 3 5 ment, and excellent time management skills are 6) St. John New Haven 15 7) St. Aloysius 2 required. The ability to deve lop a territory with-

out direct daily supervision is a must. This is a CNS PHOTO/CHRISTOPHER BRASHEARS, PNAC PHOTO SERVICE part-time position that would require between Pontifical North American College seminarians celebrate after win- 20-25 hours per week. A practicing Catholic with ning the Clericus Cup in Rome May 18. The U.S. seminary team beat the Legionaries of Christ’s Mater Ecclesiae College 1-0 to win the champion- 2-3 years of B2B sales experience is required, and ship for the second straight year. a college degree is preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to: SOCIAL STUDIES TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP [email protected]

Computer Technology TEACHER

St. Therese Catholic School, Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Computer Technologies Instructor with Information Technology experience capable of teaching computer use at the grade school level. Although this particular position does not require a teaching certificate, the successful candidate will possess strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills, good organizational skills and the ability to deliver technical training at various grade school levels.

This position is for the 2013-2014 school year. PROVIDED JOE DEKEVER Deadline for applications is June 14, 2013 Chris Mitchell, Ajith John and Emily Vetne are members of the Mishawaka Penn High For more information, contact: School 2013 state championship Academic Super Bowl-Social Studies team. Mitchell is Mr. Chuck Grimm, Principal - phone (260) 747-2343 or email: a member of Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka. John is a member of St. Pius X Parish [email protected] in Granger and serves as team captain. Vetne is attends Christ the King Parish, South Bend. This spring, John led his team to a 49-0 record while winning the Warsaw and Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger invitationals and the Mishawaka regional prior to winning state on May 4. Coach Pete DeKever, a member of St. Bavo Parish, Mishawaka, thanks Penn todayscatholicnews.org social studies alumnus Father Jacob Meyer for the blessing he gave the team.

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St. Patrick O’Shaughnessey, 77, Dwight Carr, 86, St. St. Rose WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Bremen Jude Bernard J. Janicki, 71, New Haven announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Brian P. Cerney, 48, St. Dominic Joseph D. Police, 82, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or St. Therese St. John the Baptist Decatur payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Dorothy M. Van Virginia L. Braun, Plymouth our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Auken, 80, St. Charles 83, St. Mary of the Orefeise. M. Thayer, 90, Borromeo Assumption St. Michael Knights plan fish fry Virgil W. Merkel, 75, Germanfest at St. Peter’s Fun Fest 2013 Elkhart Rome City South Bend — The Knights of St. Charles Borromeo Fort Wayne — St. Peter Fort Wayne — Most Precious Malcolm O. Bud Koons, Robert Francis Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Church, 500 E. DeWald St., Blood Parish will celebrate 80, St. Vincent de Paul Maldeney, 68, S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish will open Germanfest June 2, Fun Fest May 31 and June 1. Granger Helene J. Evans- St. Gaspar fry on Friday, June 7, from 5-7 with a German Mass at 11 a.m., On Friday a fish dinner will Fort Wayne p.m. Adults $8, children (5-12) Helling, 85, St. Pius X celebrated by Father Charles be served from 5-8 p.m. and a Larry Harmeyer, 59, South Bend $3. Chicken strips for $8 and Herman. The Mannerchor and beer tent until 10 p.m. All age Queen of Angels Albert Gorbitz, 91, shrimp for $8.50 will be avail- Dammenchor under the direc- karaoke will be from 7-10 p.m. Mishawaka Ottilia M. Hoogland, St. Jude able. tion of Greg Vey will provide On Saturday family fun is from Jane M. Kelker, 58, 86, St. Bavo the German Music. After Mass a 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. BBQ dinner St. Jude Ann Berntsen, 82, Holy Call for foster parents dinner of bratwurst, sauerkraut, served from 4-7:30 p.m. Beer tent Patrick Joseph Perri, Cross Fort Wayne — The Phoenix German potato salad, kuchen from 6-11 p.m. with the Freak Elaine Fredricksen, 88, St. Monica Institute,he Inc. is looking for foster and beveragehe will by served in Brothers.he 54, St. Elizabeth Ann Robert Mulderink, 91, parents for its family oriented the pavilion. The cost is $8 for Seton Rose Marie Perri, 81, Little Flower Foster Care agency.ross Call Brittneyord adults and $5 for children 6 to Rummage saleross planned ord   ross ord   St. Monica at (260) 739-7904 or e-mail 12. Children under 6 are free. Mishawaka — St. Joseph Parish Joseph N. 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Coliseum Blvd. Shoemaker will celebrate the at 4:30 p.m. with a Mass at Holy presented weekly Lejeune Catholic Medical Guild Volunteers are needed to help Little Flower Holy Hour at St. Cross followed by dinner, drinks of Northeast Indiana will be cel- with the store. All of the proceeds Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel Fort Wayne — St. Patrick Parish and entertainment. Registration is ebrant and speaker. A reception will support the mission of serv- on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. to will show the Father Robert available online at hcssparish.org/ will follow. ing the community. Call (260) pray for priests and vocations. Barron series “Catholicism” reunion. Call the parish office at 744-3977 or contact@thefrancis- Father Tom is pastor of St. Jude, Monday evenings beginning June (574) 233-2179 for information. Christ Child Society garage sale to ben- cancenter.org for information. Fort Wayne. 3, at 6 p.m. in the church follow- efit children in need planned ing the 5 p.m. Mass. 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© 2013 Tri-C-A Publications © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications SEEKING PIANO ACCOMPANIST OR CHOIR DIRECTOR St. John the Evangelist Church of Goshen, Indiana is seeking a competent musician to accompany or direct a traditional adult choir which rehearses once during the week and sings for 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Bi-cultural skills are an asset. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Liturgy and Music, Stephen Royal, at [email protected] or leave a message at (574) 825-5888. 20 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 2, 2013 Wrapped in good memories: Signature quilt given by parishioners to Queen of Peace pastor

BY KAREN CLIFFORD which included Queen of Peace, St. Pius X, St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka, and to Father Scheidt’s MISHAWAKA — At the end of a family members. Most of the signa- busy day, it’s always nice to wrap tures were collected during Father up in good memories. And in the Scheidt’s Temporomandibular Joint case of Father Daniel Scheidt, pas- (TMJ) surgery and recovery in tor of Queen of Peace Parish, he Florida. can now do just that. Queen of Peace parishioner On the evening of May 19, Mike Portolese did all of the crop- following Vespers and a parish ping and copying of photos on ethnic potluck, three parishioners of the fabric squares with Virginia Queen of Peace — Louise Snyder, Heitman doing the machine quilt- Mary Merckx and Mary Moser ing of the project. The queen-size — surprised Father Scheidt with a quilt can be hung as a wall decora- queen-size quilt that showcases a tion, but Synder hopes that Father rail fence pattern with 42 pictures Scheidt will at least once use it as a of Father Scheidt’s life and 96 bedcover. eight-inch signature blocks. The timing of giving the quilt to The idea for the quilt originated Father Scheidt at Pentecost includ- with Carol Cone, director of reli- ed having family members present, gious education at Queen of Peace and Pentecost being the “birthday Parish. After speaking with Synder, of the Church,” said Moser. Merckx and Moser, the three began To insure that the quilt would the process of putting together the be a surprise, the parish decided quilt in July of 2012. to have their second annual ethnic Synder and Merckx were respon- potluck on the same evening. Cone, sible for cutting the material and who organized the event, described piecework for the fence rail sig- the scriptural background for hold- KAREN CLIFFORD nature blocks, with Moser ironing ing the potluck. Mishawaka Queen of Peace pastor Father Daniel Scheidt points to a picture of his mother smoking a cigarette pieces of freezer paper between the “We know that at the original on a photo-signature quilt given to him by the parish following an ethnic potluck on Pentecost. fabrics of each block. Merckx noted Pentecost event, the Apostles had that the pattern was selected because been huddled in a room, pray- it worked well for signatures, with ing, trying to figure out how they them, enflaming their hearts, giving the photo selection. Father Scheidt 12:1-2, Father Scheidt’s favorite Moser adding, “The fence rail would find the courage and the them courage to go out to the world jokingly responded that some of the scriptural passage, which was put reminds me of Father Dan being wherewithal to do what Jesus had and tell the Good News,” Cone pictures might be “Photoshopped on a label on the back of the quilt. our shepherd and gathering us (his asked of them as He ascended to explained. “(referring to pictures of him with “Therefore since we are surrounded sheep) to be with him.” heaven: ‘Go and teach all nations, She continued, “And the Good Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny by so great a cloud of witnesses, The fence rail blocks traveled baptizing them.’” And we know News spread throughout the world, as a child), and he laughed when let us rid ourselves of every burden to many locations for signatures, that the Holy Spirit came upon encompassing all nations, down till viewing a picture of his mother and sin that clings to us and per- this day. As the faith spread, it was smoking, a topic he often refers to severe in running the race that lies celebrated by different people in in his homilies. before us while keeping our eyes different ways.” Merckx spoke on behalf of the fixed on Jesus, the leader and per- At Cone described Queen of Peace fecter of faith. For the sake of the as an ethnically diverse parish joy that lay before Him He endured including people of Hungarian, the cross, despising its shame, and Hannah’s Polish, Irish, English, German, ‘So what better time has taken His seat at the right of the Brazilian, Italian, Swedish, throne.” House, Mexican, Tongan, Chinese, In a letter from the parishioners we reunite families. Lebanese and Belgium decent. “To to celebrate the richness Merckx described how this passage each of those places, the faith has applies to the parish and Father www. maternityhomewithaheart.org spread and has been celebrated. So of our cultural diversity Scheidt. In her concluding remarks what better time to celebrate the she noted, “May this quilt be a P.O. Box 1413 • Mishawaka, IN 46546 •574-254-7271 richness of our cultural diversity reminder of the love that surrounds than with a supper!” she exclaimed. than with a supper!’ you by this great cloud of witnesses Parishioner Linda Zeese brought in our beloved parish family.” “sfeeha,” a Lebanese meat pie to Father Scheidt’s response to the potluck, which was a recipe CAROL CONE the surprise quilt was marked with passed down from her mother who gratitude and love for this special was born in Beirut. gift. “I am slack jawed at how During the presentation of the beautiful it is. In this quilt I see quilt following the potluck, it was my life in pictures, and in the announced that Father Scheidt’s parish after the quilt was unveiled. people who made it and the peo- mother Judy was responsible for She began with reading Hebrews ple in the church I see my life.”