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Ordination to the for educational center priesthood Diocese prepares BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN for new priest, GRANGER — Rain on Sunday afternoon was a Father Anthony Steinacker blessing, said Father Bill Schooler, pastor at St. Pius X Church in Granger. Pages 10-13 Through it God showed he would rain down his blessings on a new parish education center at St. Pius, Father Schooler predicted. The parish gathered Oct. 22 for a groundbreaking ceremony with Bishop John M. D’Arcy presiding, Communion draft parishioners turning shovels of dirt to mark the occa- U.S. bishops to discuss sion. Father Schooler said construction on the estimated reception of the Eucharist $10-million project would officially begin Oct. 23. The 58,000-square-foot St. Pius Parish Education Page 4 Center is an expansion to accommodate the growth of the church, according to Betsy Quinn, director of evangelization and stewardship. She said the project is expected to be complete in the fall of 2008. Celebration With 1,200 children enrolled in religious education classes and seven classrooms in which to teach them, at the ‘Woods’ the center is necessary, she said. “We have the happy problem of growing from Founders day honors 1,500 families to over 2,700 families since 1992 when the church was dedicated,” said Father Daniel Scheidt, St. Mother Theodore Guérin associate pastor. Page 20 The education center will also include a kinder- garten through eighth grade parochial school, adult education and athletics. According to Scheidt, the parochial school is the first newly-built kindergarten-through-eighth-grade All Saints Day school to be constructed in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend since the Second Vatican Council. Wednesday, Nov. 1 A second, larger gym will be added as well as a new outdoor football practice field. Later outdoor bas- JENNIFER OCHSTEIN is a holy day of obligation ketball courts, soccer and baseball fields will be added Father Dan Scheidt, associate pastor at St. Pius X Church, left, Bishop John M. D’Arcy, center, as well as a half-mile path for jogging and Stations of and Father Bill Schooler, pastor at St. Pius X Church, are the first to break ground for the new St. Pius Parish Education Center. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2008. ST. PIUS, PAGE 5 MEMORIAL TO ST. PAUL POPE BENEDICT XVI AND BISHOP D’ARCY MEET CHURCH DEDICATED

DON CLEMMER A memorial to St. Paul Catholic Church stands at the corner of Washington and Fairfield in Fort Wayne after its dedication on Oct. 22. The ground where the old church stood from 1864 to 2003 now FELICI FOTOGRAFIA belongs to Trinity English Lutheran Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop John M. D’Arcy after the Oct. 18 Church. Wednesday audience. See story of Rome pilgrimage on page 3. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 29, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the While in Rome Bishop D’Arcy Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 meets Pope Benedict PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy

EDITOR: Tim Johnson ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad NEWS Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein,Theresa The last few days in Rome Thomas, Kristi Ward The Mass of thanksgiving offered at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls was certainly a Business Department highlight of our time in the Eternal City. It BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice was another one of those 75-degree days in AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Rome, warm and pleasant followed by a BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol delightful evening. This particular Mass [email protected] focused entirely on our new saint. Everywhere one could see the Sisters of Advertising Sales Providence with their white crosses. Here we discovered that Father Michael Heintz Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) was also in Rome, having come with anoth- FELICI FOTOGRAFIA (260) 456-2824 er group. We were able to arrange for his Pope Benedict XVI shares a few words with Bishop John M. D’Arcy after the papal audience. Judy Kearns (South Bend area) transfer to Domus Sanctae Marthae, where (574) 234-0687 we were staying and where the cost was Alas, the catechesis given to us was on strong school, but many decisions lie ahead Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY more reasonable and we were only a few Judas, his temptation, his fall and the rea- for the diocese and the bishop in the south- steps from the sacristy of St. Peter’s son for it. It is given at length in Italian and ern part of the city. Father Delaney has Published weekly except the last Basilica. then in the pope’s native German, in been well received and will be an excellent Sunday in June, second and fourth On the last days in Rome — Tuesday, Spanish, in French and in English. Another pastor at his parishes. weeks in July, second week in August Wednesday and Thursday — I celebrated priest gave it in still another language, After a gracious reception, I was off to and last week in December by the Mass at St. Peter’s. How special to enter St. Portuguese, I believe. St. Pius X Parish, Granger for a ground- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Peter’s early in the morning before any pil- Then, it was the privilege of each bishop breaking for a new catechetical center, 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort grims arrived. If you are celebrating Mass to meet with the pope. It is necessary, out which will be a place for instruction of Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class there, you must arrive between 7 and 8 of consideration of Pope Benedict who is adults and children, and a new school. This postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and 79 years of age, to be very brief. He gave important parish now has about 2,700 fami- additional mailing office. a.m., but you are well taken care of. Here again, we met pilgrims in Rome for the his blessing for our diocese, and told me he lies and is well cared for, from a priestly remembered me from my meetings with point of view, by Father Bill Schooler and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: canonization. On Tuesday, I had a number of appoint- him at the Congregation for the Doctrine of Father Dan Scheidt. This school represents Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort the Faith during the “ad limina” visits, a major undertaking. St. Pius has already Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: ments with different cardinals, including [email protected]. Cardinal Arinze, a good friend of this dio- when he was Cardinal Ratzinger. raised over $6.5 million in pledges toward cese and of Notre Dame, where he received Many of our visitors left on Wednesday. this effort. It was a joy to meet some of the SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in an honorary degree. He invited Father Msgr. William Lester and I remained until young families who hope that their children advance, one year $20. Bundle rates Robert Schulte and me to his home for Thursday when we flew home together. A will be in this school in a few years. available on request. Single copy 50¢. lunch. long trip across the great ocean and a One of the great things for me in Rome lengthy wait in the Atlanta Airport. Finally, MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort was the opportunity to walk every day. I dropped Msgr. Lester off at his residence Some visitors Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Living in the Vatican meant that you at 12:15 a.m. He was due to celebrate Mass Four classmates, my friends of a life- 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. walked on cobblestones. There is no ques- at St. Therese Church in Fort Wayne at 7:30 time, who, like myself, are living the 50th BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South that morning. year of their priesthood, were in for the Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- tion that this was a physical activity and, 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. while draining, was profitable. weekend. In fact, three of them, Msgr. Peter Martocchio, Father Tom Foley and Father News deadline is the Monday morn- A holy woman Paul McPartland, took care of all the ing before publication date. Arrival of another guest What remains from this trip is the Masses at St. Matthew Cathedral Parish for Advertising deadline is nine days During the last 48 hours of our visit, we remarkable life and spirit of our new saint, the weekend. Father McPartland has been before publication date. were joined by Professor John Cavadini, Mother Theodore Guérin. We must think of helping there for several months. Also with chair of the theology department at the ways to honor her. Her feast day will be them was Father Ed O’Brien, a priest of the LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- University of Notre Dame. John remained observed in early October. She experienced Archdiocese of Hartford, Conn. Each one comes original, signed letters about at Notre Dame because of his responsibili- the cross in many ways. Like Father has been a faithful priest and all are still issues affecting church life. Although Edward Sorin, of whom she was a contem- working 50 years after that day when hands we cannot publish every letter we ties of teaching, including an all-day ses- sion with students of Columbia, Harvard porary, she had an extraordinary sense of were imposed upon us, consecrating us and receive, we strive to provide a bal- the Providence of God. She was a joyful extending to us our priestly mission. It was anced representation of expressed and other great universities who had joined opinions and a variety of reflections the Notre Dame theology department over person, warm, affectionate and very giving a joy to be with them for a few hours along on life in the church.We will choose the Internet. This is a great responsibility of to others. What we learned from her is that with four other priests from the letters for publication based on read- Notre Dame and other Catholic universities the cross of Christ is an instrument of sal- Archdiocese of Boston who come to a er interest, timeliness and fairness. — to present the great tradition of Catholic vation and that our cross and suffering, game every year. We certainly saw an excit- Readers may agree or disagree with theology to places where there is little or no when joined with his, advance the work of ing one this year. the letter writers’ opinions. Letters reflection on religion and on revealed truth. redemption. must not exceed 500 words. All let- It was a joy to have Professor Cavadini An unforgettable week in Rome. Thanks ters must be signed and include a with us even for this short period. be to God. A coming event phone number and address for verifi- I am preparing now for the ordination of cation.We reserve the right to edit Anthony Steinacker at the Cathedral of the letters for legal and other concerns. The papal audience Off to South Bend Immaculate Conception. After Anthony is Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, At this time of year, the papal audiences The next evening, not fully recovered ordained, we have 18 young men studying P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN are held in the great piazza, or square, out- from the famous jet-lag, I was off to South for the priesthood. It remains our greatest 46856-1169; or e-mail: side of St. Peter’s. Pope Benedict XVI has Bend. On Sunday, I was pleased to preside pastoral challenge. As always, I count on [email protected] been giving catecheses on the apostles, at the official installation of Father John your prayers asking God to send us more talking about them and sharing from the Delaney as pastor of St. Jude Parish and St. such fine young men for the work of Christ. ISSN 0891-1533 Scriptures the vocation of each apostle. Mary of the Assumption Parish, South See you all next week. USPS 403630 Bend. St. Jude’s is a vital parish with a OCTOBER 29, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Diocesan pilgrims mix prayer time with sites of Rome gious house in Vatican City that church is impressive. BY TIM JOHNSON is the hotel for cardinals during a Some of the pilgrims had conclave. The rooms are simple Mass at St. Mary Major that day VATICAN CITY — Bishop John with polished wood floors. Each and had grand views of the city M. D’Arcy’s entourage in Rome room had an office area. Behind of Rome. Some toured the city’s found that a pilgrimage could pocket doors was a simple bed- ancient ruins. bring unexpected perks along room with a nice, firm mattress Sunday activities revolved with the excitement of the canon- and the bathroom. The rooms had around the canonization Mass. ization of Indiana’s first saint, St. no television. Those who asked Reporters were placed on the Mother Theodore Guérin. which cardinal lodged in their upper portion of the colonnade Today’s Catholic editor Tim room during the conclave were with the statues of the apostles Johnson and Bishop D’Arcy’s kindly told that was kept secret. and saints. The view to the audi- secretary Maureen Schott were The pilgrims had a taste of living ence and the altar was grand. And invited to follow along docu- like a cardinal for a week. The the Mass celebrants including menting the historical moment lodging is much more comfort- Bishop D’Arcy and the pilgrim for the Diocese of Fort Wayne- able than the cots that the cardi- priests who helped with distribu- CNS PHOTO/REUTERS South Bend. St. Mother Theodore nals slept on in the Sistine tion of Communion were easily Masked insurgents hold their weapons as they patrol a road in Al Guérin is considered the Chapel in previous conclaves. found from the colonnade. Ramadi, Iraq, 60 miles west of Baghdad, Oct. 22. Pope Benedict XVI After touring St. Peter’s Monday’s activities included foundress of Catholic schools in called on religious and political leaders in Iraq and around the world to Fort Wayne. Her sisters staffed Basilica and St. Peter’s Square another Indiana gathering, this help the Iraqi people rebuild their country. the first school, St. Augustine the first afternoon in Rome and time a Mass of thanksgiving at Academy, which was a part of after a brief rest, the pilgrims St. Paul Outside of the Walls. the Cathedral Square in Fort joined in Mass in the lovely Taxis and buses dropped off the Wayne. Mother Theodore accom- chapel at Domus Sanctae pilgrims for the Mass celebrated panied the sisters to Fort Wayne Marthae. After Mass, a venture to by Indianapolis Archbishop Pope urges world and made sure they were settled the wonderful Italian foods that Daniel Buechlein, OSB. Besides in their new comfortable mission made Rome famous was in order the burial spot of St. Paul, the before returning to Saint Mary- as they were every evening in church is legendary for its paint- leaders to help Iraqis of-the-Woods. outdoor cafes on streets called ings of all the popes including A pilgrimage group consisted Borgo Pio or in the Piazza Pope Benedict XVI, whose paint- of Father Robert Schulte, rector Navona. ing is spotlighted. Some claim rebuild troubled nation of the Cathedral of the Security in Vatican City was that when the blank frames are Immaculate Conception and very tight: first with the Swiss filled, it will mark the Second diocesan vicar general, Msgr. J. Guards and then with two other Coming. Today’s Catholic count- BY CAROL GLATZ Iraq, numerous churches have William Lester, diocesan vicar Vatican Police checks. ed 12 frames after Pope Benedict, been bombed, and Christians have been kidnapped, killed or for retired priests; Father Tom Friday was a busy day picking by the way. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Shoemaker, pastor of St. Jude up tickets for the canonization, Tuesday and Wednesday threatened. Benedict XVI called on religious Half of all Iraqi Christians Parish in Fort Wayne; Msgr. checking in with the Vatican morning Masses were celebrated and political leaders in Iraq and James Wolf, pastor of Sacred Press Office and testing the at an altar in St. Peter’s Basilica have fled their country over the around the world to help the Iraqi past three and a half years, Heart Parish, Warsaw; and Father Internet capabilities, which around 7 a.m. These intimate people rebuild their country David Carkenord, pastor of St. proved to be a bit challenging. Masses offered a quiet, peaceful according to Chaldean Catholic which is so troubled by insecuri- Auxiliary Bishop Andreos Michael, Waterloo. Later, Father Some of the pilgrims visited the retreat before the tourists arrived. ty and “savage violence.” Michael Heintz, rector of St. Vatican Museums and the Sistine It was quite impressive to see Abouna of Baghdad. Before the The pope expressed his deep invasion there were about 1.2 Matthew Cathedral Parish in Chapel. A highlight of the morn- multiple Masses in multiple lan- concern for Iraq’s Christian com- South Bend and Professor John ing was an early Mass in the guages simultaneously. million Christians in the predom- munity as well as all victims of inantly Shiite Muslim state; since Cavadini, chairperson from the Chapel to Our Lady of Tuesday also afforded the pil- the increase in violence and theology department at the Czestochowa. Many of the Polish grims an opportunity to visit the then the overall number has intimidation throughout the coun- dropped to about 600,000, he University of Notre Dame, joined saints, whose names are familiar Vatican Gardens. Besides spec- try. the pilgrimage. at many of the west side South tacular views of the Vatican, the said. After praying the Angelus Chaldean Patriarch Here is a day-by-day roster of Bend parishes, were featured ancient gardens were a quiet Oct. 22 with thousands of the the pilgrims: there. Near the chapel was the retreat from the surrounding busi- Emmanuel-Karim Delly of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Baghdad has said that violence, The pilgrims left Fort Wayne tomb of Pope John Paul II. A stop ness of Rome. Square, the pope first sent his on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 11, there was moving and prayerful After Mass and breakfast on persecution and instability “cordial greetings” to Muslims together with the world’s appar- and flew to Cincinnati. From for the pilgrims. Wednesday, most of the pilgrims around the world who were about there, some traveled to Paris and Saturday was defined by a headed to the airport to return to ent indifference to the plight of to celebrate the end of the holy the country’s Christians have then to Rome. Others flew direct- gathering of Mother Theodore Fort Wayne, via Atlanta first. But month of Ramadan, wishing ly to Rome. pilgrims in the Church of the for Professor Cavadini and forced them into exile. them all “serenity and peace.” In an Oct. 16 interview with The arrival in Rome was Gesu, the church known as the Bishop John M. D’Arcy, the day This “joyous atmosphere” of around noon on Oct. 12. From mother church for the Jesuits. would include a special word the Rome-based missionary news celebration, however, has been agency AsiaNews, the patriarch there, the group was escorted to Like St. Peter’s Basilica, the size, with Pope Benedict XVI. The clouded by the “very serious situ- Domus Sanctae Marthae, a reli- magnitude and artwork of the photo can be found on page 1. criticized the “role of the interna- ation of insecurity and savage tional community that is unable violence” faced by so many inno- to control the dramatic situation Pilgrims from the cent people in Iraq solely Diocese of Fort in the country.” “because (they are) Shiites, He said Christians and Wayne-South Bend Sunnis or Christians,” he said. are shown at the Muslims had lived harmoniously The pope said he was aware in Iraq for more than 1,000 years dinner table in the of the tremendous worry running and, “like Lebanon and Syria, Piazza Navona on through Iraq’s Christian commu- (had been) a model of peaceful Oct. 17. They include nities, adding that his thoughts coexistence.” from left front, Tim and prayers for “strength and Losing Christians to emigra- Johnson, Father consolation” were with them as tion would represent “a big loss Michael Heintz, with all victims in the conflict. not only for Iraq, but for the The pope prayed that God cause of humankind, and it will Bishop John M. would grant Iraq and the world’s D’Arcy, Msgr. J. have serious consequences for religious and political leaders Muslims, too,” he said. William Lester; “the needed faith and courage” to right side of table, Catholic patriarchs of the help Iraqis rebuild their country Eastern churches said their front to back, and reach reconciliation between churches have always been an Maureen Schott, factions by realizing “that the invaluable link between Father David plurality of its components is an Christianity and Islam. During an Carkenord, John integral part of (the country’s) assembly in Lebanon, the Cavadini, Msgr. wealth.” Catholic patriarchs said their James Wolf and Church leaders in Iraq have churches help make dialogue expressed concern about a Father Robert possible, and this link between marked increase in violence, religions should not be broken. Schulte. especially against Christians. TODAY’S CATHOLIC PHOTO Since the U.S.-led invasion of 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 29, 2006 Rejecting teaching precludes receiving Communion, draft says sion in canon law that says that “a cause of scandal for others,” BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN Catholics “obstinately persever- giving “further reason” for the ing in manifest grave sin” should person to refrain, the bishops WASHINGTON (CNS) — A not be allowed to receive said. Catholic who “knowingly and Communion. The document says Catholics obstinately” rejects “the defined “In order to receive holy should get ready to receive doctrines of the church” or its Communion we must be in com- Communion through both “definitive teaching on moral munion with God and with the “remote preparation” — prayer, issues” should refrain from church,” the document says. “If Scripture reading, frequent con- receiving Communion, according we are no longer in a state of fession and other steps — and to a document that will come grace because of mortal sin, we “proximate preparation.” before the U.S. bishops at their are seriously obliged to refrain The bishops said elements of Nov. 13-16 fall general meeting from receiving holy proximate preparation include in Baltimore. Communion.” maintaining “reverent silence” The document, “‘Happy Are Among examples of such sin, before Mass begins; refraining Those Who Are Called to His the document cites “committing from food and drink for an hour Supper’: On Preparing to Receive deliberate hatred of others, sexual before receiving Communion; Christ Worthily in the Eucharist,” abuse of a minor or vulnerable dressing “in a modest and tasteful requires the approval of two- adult, or physical or verbal abuse manner” at Mass; listening atten- thirds of the members of the U.S. toward one’s family members or tively to the Scripture readings Conference of Catholic Bishops fellow workers, causing grave and homily; and actively partici- for passage. physical or psychological harm; pating in the Mass “with our In an introduction, Bishop murder, abortion or euthanasia.” whole hearts and minds and bod- Arthur J. Serratelli of Paterson, Other “serious violations of ies.” N.J., chairman of the USCCB the law of love of God and of The bishops also urged Committee on Doctrine, said the neighbor” listed in the draft Catholics to make “a reverent draft document was the result of include swearing a false oath, bow of the head” before receiv- a proposal to the bishops in missing Mass on Sundays or holy ing Communion. November 2004 by Archbishop days without a serious reason, “If we perform these simple John J. Myers of Newark, N.J., “acting in serious disobedience actions, we will enter more pro- for a statement on how Catholics against proper authority,” sexual foundly into the eucharistic cele- should prepare to receive the activity “outside the bonds of a bration, receive the Eucharist Eucharist. valid marriage,” stealing, slander more worthily, and thus obtain “He envisaged this document or involvement with pornography. more fully the grace of commun- as applying to Catholic faithful, The document criticized those ion with the risen Lord Jesus and not just to politicians or those in who “give selective assent to the with one another,” the document public life,” Bishop Serratelli teachings of the church.” says. said. But Catholics who have “hon- CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ, LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC The draft also includes two Archbishop Myers’ request est doubt and confusion” about A priest distributes Communion during a Mass in Hicksville, N.Y., in this appendices explaining church came after a presidential cam- some church teachings “are wel- file photo from June. The U.S. bishops’ draft document on the reception teaching on when non-Catholics paign in which some bishops had come to partake of holy of Communion says that a Catholic who “knowingly or obstinately” can receive Communion in a criticized the Democratic candi- Communion, as long as they are Catholic church and when rejects church doctrines or definitive chu rch teachings on moral issues date, Sen. John Kerry of prayerfully and honestly striving Catholics are permitted to take Massachusetts, and said he and to understand the truth of what should refrain from receiving Communion. The document, which was Communion at a non-Catholic other Catholic politicians who the church professes and are tak- proposed following the 2004 presidential campaign and election, goes service. supported abortion should be ing appropriate steps to resolve before the bishops at their Nov. 13-16 meeting in Baltimore. “When participating as guests refused Communion under canon their confusion and doubt,” the in worship services in other law. draft says. the church, or knowingly and however, he or she would seri- Christian communities, Catholics But a footnote to the draft says “If someone who is Catholic obstinately to repudiate her defin- ously diminish his or her com- are encouraged to join the com- that it is not intended “to provide were knowingly and obstinately itive teaching on moral issues, munion with the church,” it adds. munity in the shared responses specific guidelines” to the provi- to reject the defined doctrines of “Reception of holy Communion and in the singing of hymns,” the in such a situation would not document says. “It would be accord with the nature of the inappropriate, however, for eucharistic celebration, so he or Catholics to take communion in she should refrain.” other Christian communities.” If a person who “is publicly The document also reminds known to have committed serious Catholics who join in non- sin or to have rejected definitive Catholic services on a Sunday Tuck Hopkins is one of more church teaching and is not yet that “the obligation to participate reconciled with the church” at a Catholic Mass still remains.” receives Communion, it could be than 30 Barnes & Thornburg attorneys providing legal A services to their fellow

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growing as well. She mentioned BY DENISE FEDOROW that during the building project KEEP (Kidney Early an elevator was discussed but it WARSAW — The weather might was decided that was something Evaluation Program) have dampened some of the plans that could wait; now with several Free Screening will be for the one-year anniversary cele- more people attending in wheel- bration at Our Lady of Guadalupe chairs it has become a necessity. held at Our Lady of Parish in Warsaw, but it didn’t She feels the bigger church and Guadalupe Parish, 225 dampen the joy felt by its pastor more space have allowed the sen- and parishioners. iors to feel more comfortable. Gilliam Dr., Warsaw on Our Lady of Guadalupe The parishioners have also Sunday, Oct. 29, from Church and Shrine was dedicated recently joined together to raise Oct. 23, 2005, and on that day over $1,000 to help a fellow 11:30-3:30 p.m. To make parishioners started a procession member with medical expenses. an appointment call the from the former church in Father Bueter said the spirits Milford to the new, expanded of the parishioners are good and National Kidney facility in Warsaw. they continue to build a commit- Foundation of Indiana at This year they also began with ted group of caring people who a procession, but because of the love to serve God and others. (574) 722-5640 or (574) cold wet weather, they followed “More people are coming back Father Paul Bueter, pastor, in a to celebrate the Eucharist on 267-5324. Walk-ins are procession around the inside of Sundays, more children and also welcome. the church. youth are involved in doctrinal Father Bueter also re-lit the programs, more volunteers are four candles on the crosses hang- helping more in the parish. We tional material in English or ing on the walls that represent have more catechists, more Spanish, along with bilingual north, south, east and west. Those eucharistic min- materials. It candles were lit for the first time isters and two also has a year ago by Bishop John M. choirs,” he said. rosaries and D’Arcy at the dedication. Those Sister Joan “The number that have other items. who arrived early watched the also said they The resource video footage of last year’s dedi- PHOTOS BY DENISE FEDOROW are drawing come back — it’s a modern center is locat- cation ceremony. Father Paul Bueter leads his congregation in a procession around the more people ed in the lower Father Bueter spoke to parish- church in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the church’s dedi- back into the level of the ioners about the growth of the church. “The cation. miracle in one sense. church and is parish in the past year and how number that open following grateful he was for the generosity have come back Mass at this of our Blessed Lady and our have all met at Our Lady of said, Our Lady of Guadalupe has — it’s a modern Our Lady keeps Guadalupe. Other groups such as truly become a universal church. time. After the Lord. miracle in one celebratory The church and shrine have the National Kidney Foundation, “When we were in Milford, many sense. Our Lady Alcoholics Anonymous and Al- of the parishioners were from leading us to her Son.” Mass, parish- been used regularly in the past keeps leading us ioners stayed year for diocesan events and Anon have utilized the facility. Mexico, now that we are in to her Son.” SISTER JOAN HASTRIEITER on to enjoy a groups. The jubilee committee, High school Spanish students and Warsaw we have people also Our Lady of pilgrims from across the U.S. — from Honduras, Guatemala, meal — a tradi- educational groups, catechists, Guadalupe tion that started Worldwide Marriage Encounter, from as far away as Florida and Puerto Rico, Brazil (and others).” Church received New Mexico — have visited the Sister Joan spoke of a Sacred in the little Consulado Mexicano, Cursillo a grant and has church in Milford. movement, diocesan retreats, shrine. Heart parishioner who brought started a San Juan Diego As Sister Joan Hastreiter, SSJ, her mother who was visiting from “The gathering together after liturgy day and prayer groups Resource Center and Catholic Mass meal continues to be a suc- Massachusetts to the shrine. Bookstore. The center has educa- Sister Joan heard the woman say cess,” Father Bueter said. the church was almost like a from Granger, said he plans to send symbol of appreciation for what his three and six-year-old children the Hispanics have brought to the ST. PIUS to the school when the time comes. area. Sister Joan also said many “I’m very excited that this is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in the Warsaw community have where my children will go to commented on the beauty of the school,” Troester said. “The parish “very visible church” and how the Cross for prayer and medita- needed it, and it’s perfect for our they enjoy seeing the parking lot tion. Also with the project, staff family.” full and not just on Sundays. office space will be expanded and But he’s also pleased that the Our Lady of Guadalupe now other outdoor spaces for spiritual education center will benefit the has approximately 240 children renewal will be built. A Mary gar- entire parish through athletics and in the religious education pro- den, meadow and future organic adult education as well. gram — a tremendous expansion garden and Courtyard of Our “That’s the key — that it will in the past year. In addition, they Lady are expected. benefit the whole parish,” Troester now have a very active youth After parishioners broke ground said. group and a delegation of eight for the education center, Father Parishioner Nancy O’Connor, participated in the first encuentro Schooler said it was a relief to get of Granger, said people never stop at Notre Dame. Parishioners at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Warsaw work preparing the the project started. learning and growing closer to Sister Joan said many older “We’re finally moving for- meal in the church’s kitchen. Sharing in a meal after Mass is a long- Jesus and their walk of faith, which people are still coming to the standing tradition at Our Lady of Guadalupe. ward,” Father Schooler said. is why the education center is church and in fact that number is He called the education center a needed. project “for the total needs of the “I think it’s a blessing,” parish.” O’Connor said. “With the growth And parishioners, too, are excit- of our people and the growth of the ed about the project. Catholic community, it will be a Support your school. Brian Troester, a parishioner gift to the entire community.” Use All Saints SCRIP! 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Vatican’s top tribunal, died in Inaugurating the academic year in Rome Oct. 18 at the age of 77. Rome, where university classes Pope Benedict XVI offered his begin in October, Pope Benedict prayers for the late cardinal, say- visited Pontifical Lateran ing in an Oct. 18 telegram that he University Oct. 21 and met stu- was an able and “prepared collab- dents and professors from all the orator” at the Vatican who showed city’s pontifical universities after a much-appreciated loyalty to the an Oct. 23 Mass. In speeches to Gospel. The late cardinal, retired both groups, the pope said educa- head of the Apostolic Signature, tion should hone a student’s thirst the Vatican’s top tribunal, died of for truth and for meaning, espe- unspecified causes after he had cially when his or her studies are been hospitalized earlier in the taking place at a Vatican-chartered month. Pope Benedict was to pre- university. When the student bod- side over the Italian cardinal’s ies and staffs are combined, the funeral in St. Peter’s Basilica Oct. pontifical universities in Rome 20. Named an archbishop in 1997, make up a group of about 15,000 the cardinal was appointed by people from all over the world. Pope John Paul II to the Apostolic Signature in 1999, making him the Vatican’s second-highest legal Participants discuss authority, after the pope. increases in human Archbishop calls denial trafficking, modern CNS PHOTO/PAUL FINCH, CATHOLIC SUN slavery A selection of finished custom-made guitars, built by Sam Grosvenor, sits in a window of human rights wrong display at the Franciscans’ Assisi Center in Syracuse, N.Y. Grosvenor has a burgeoning way to fight terrorism VILNIUS, Lithuania (CNS) — The increase in human trafficking guitar-making business called Franciscan Guitars, but selling the instruments doesn’t pro- UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — is connected to poverty and an duce a dime for his own wallet. He is a salaried employee of the Franciscans and all the “Counterterrorism strategy must increase in women migrating not sacrifice fundamental human under dangerous circumstances, proceeds go back into financing the order’s ministry. rights in the name of security,” the said participants at an internation- Vatican’s ambassador to the al conference. Torsten Moritz, United Nations said Oct. 16. The project secretary for the pastors proposing strategies for in the process. The Muslim schol- with Quebec City’s 400th anniver- ambassador, Archbishop Conference of European parish renewal, and among lay ars’ letter offered a critique of sary June 15-22, 2008. The city’s Celestino Migliore, spoke at a Churches’ Commission for movements looking for a sign of Pope Benedict’s remarks in founding also marks “an impor- U.N. committee session deliberat- Migrants in Europe, said that papal approval. But when the Regensburg, Germany, and point- tant entry point for missionary ing on a proposed Comprehensive “more and more people are pope finished his hourlong speech ed out Islamic teachings they felt activity on the entire continent,” Convention on International migrating under increasingly dan- in the northern Italian city of he misunderstood, but praised his said the document’s introduction. Terrorism. “It is fundamental to gerous circumstances because Verona Oct. 19, it was clear that commitment to dialogue, specifi- affirm from the very outset that more and more rich countries are his agenda did not fit the “winners cally on the relationship between effective counterterrorism meas- closing their borders. More and losers” model. Like many of faith and reason. “An exchange of N.Y. priests’ council issues ures and the protection of human women are migrating nowadays, the most important talks of his views and a reflection on the fun- statement of support for rights are not conflicting goals,” and we know that for a variety of pontificate, this one was striking damental theme of the speech — he said. “Indeed the former must reasons women are those often not for its political arguments or the relation between reason and Cardinal Egan serve the latter, because the pro- most desperately affected by topical commentary but for its religion — has begun,” Cardinal tection of human rights is the pri- poverty and those most in danger eminently religious affirmation of Poupard told reporters. NEW YORK (CNS) — The New mary objective of any counterter- when they migrate, becoming an the Christian faith. It said very lit- York Archdiocesan Priests’ rorism strategy. The absolute easy target of the traffickers,” said tle about church factions and a lot Council Oct. 16 declared its confi- unacceptability of terrorism lies Moritz, whose organization repre- about the church’s most funda- Cardinal says eucharistic dence in New York Cardinal precisely in the fact that it uses sents Protestant, Anglican, mental purpose, saving souls. At congress to help Canada Edward M. Egan and said it was innocent people as means to Orthodox and Old Catholic 20 pages, the papal talk resembled “appalled” at an anonymous letter obtain its ends, thus showing con- churches. Some 50 experts from a miniencyclical. At its core was remember its roots circulating “among some of the tempt and utter disregard for 11 countries met in Vilnius to dis- an explanation of Christ’s resur- priests and in the media” that human life and dignity.” When cuss “New Challenges in the Area rection as the motivator of all CORNWALL, Ontario (CNS) — denounces the cardinal. Cardinal states fail to protect human rights of Human Trafficking: The Spread Christian witness. Canada has lost the memory of its Egan called a special meeting of it only diminishes their own moral of Information.” The conference Christian roots, and the same the council and met with it for two standing and lets terrorists “digni- was organized by the Commission thing is happening in Europe and hours Oct. 16, five days after the fy in the eyes of some the griev- for Migrants in Europe and Vatican says controversy the United States, said Quebec critical letter became public. “We ances” that the terrorists cite to included foreign experts, local shows importance of Cardinal Marc Ouellet. The cardi- are appalled that the letter was “justify their aberrant behavior,” governmental agencies and police, nal, presenting the theological sent anonymously and that it can Archbishop Migliore said. as well as representatives of dialogue with Muslims document for the 2008 and has been used by those who Caritas Lithuania, the Catholic International Eucharistic seek to damage the church,” the Church’s charitable arm in the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Congress in Quebec, said the priests’ council said in a statement Papal nuncio remembers country. Relaying Pope Benedict XVI’s memory of those Christian roots it issued after meeting with the best wishes to Muslims around the was the main concern of the docu- cardinal. The letter said priests’ work of Italian slain nun world, the Vatican said recent con- ment, which will focus on the morale in the archdiocese was the NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — More Pope’s affirmation of troversy over a speech he made in eucharistic mystery as a living worst in living memory and urged than a month after Consolata Christianity transcends Germany shows just how impor- memorial of Christ’s passion. priests at their next deanery meet- Sister Leonella Sgorbati was tant it is to continue dialogue. At Titled, “The Eucharist: God’s Gift ings to hold formal votes of “no gunned down in Mogadishu, politics, topical notes an Oct. 20 press conference, the for the Life of the World,” the confidence” in the cardinal. It said Somalia, she was remembered for Pontifical Council for document’s text has been in the his relationship with his priests her missionary work. Archbishop VERONA, Italy (CNS) — Interreligious Dialogue released works for the past year and has has been “defined by dishonesty, Alain Lebeaupin, the Vatican’s Navigating the murky waters of its 40th annual message to gone through three drafts, deception, disinterest and disre- nuncio to Kenya, celebrated a Italian ecclesial politics is no easy Muslims set to celebrate the end Cardinal Ouellet said told the gen- gard.” The council added, “We are memorial Mass for her Oct. 21, task, so interest was high when of their monthlong Ramadan fast. eral meeting of Canadian bishops also upset and dismayed that our the day before World Mission Pope Benedict XVI addressed the French Cardinal Paul Poupard, Oct. 16. He said the Pontifical archbishop has been personally Sunday, in Nairobi’s Flora Hostel country’s most important Catholic who signed the message, said the Committee for International vilified in this manner. At today’s chapel. During his homily, the gathering in 10 years. The 2,700 discussion surrounding the pope’s Eucharistic Congresses has meeting, the members of the archbishop said it was sad that delegates to the Fourth National message and especially an Oct. 15 approved it. The theme also res- priests’ council reiterated their Sister Leonella died at the hands Church Convention would care- letter to the pope from 38 Muslim onates with the province of support for His Eminence. We of the people to whom she had fully weigh the pope’s words to scholars demonstrated not only Quebec’s motto, “Je me souviens” stand with him in confidence and dedicated her life, but he added find winners and losers — among the importance of Catholic- (I remember) and Quebec City’s look forward to his continued that religious life was simply a bishops debating the church’s Muslim dialogue, but also the motto, “God’s gift I will treasure,” ministry.” sacrifice for others. social and political role, among willingness of Muslims to engage because the congress will coincide OCTOBER 29, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Schubert Villa will nearly triple Holy Cross when the current addition is com- pleted next spring. The new chapel features a 30- College sponsors foot ceiling, stained glass win- dows by South Bend craftsperson trip to Rome AROUND THE DIOCESE Mary Szymczak, and sacred art- NOTRE DAME — In the spring of work from LeMans Academy and 2007, Holy Cross College will Holy Cross High School, both of again offer its students an interdis- which the brothers operated for ciplinary course entitled “Rome BESANCON SETS AIM AT GOOD HEALTH many years. Stations of the Cross through the ages.” The course ends and a cruxifix above the altar will with an eight-day trip to the city of be added soon. Rome during spring break. This The Brothers of Holy Cross spring’s course, however, will have and generous donors are paying an added attraction. Holy Cross will the $700,000 cost of the chapel. offer to interested parents, alumni The primary contractor of the and other friends of the college the chapel, along with other additions opportunity to travel to Rome at the to Holy Cross Village is Panzica same time, March 9-16, 2007. Construction of Cleveland and Patricia Adams, director of con- South Bend. tinuing education at Holy Cross, will accompany the adult group, Saints Alive to bring limited to 15 persons. They will ‘Late Nite Catechism’ travel with the students although stay in a different, but close-by FORT WAYNE — For those look- hotel and have their own itinerary. ing for a good laugh and whole- Adults, wishing to take the trip, some fun, Bishop Dwenger Saints will have several options. They can Alive will bring “Late Nite follow the student itinerary in its Catechism” to Fort Wayne on entirety, which consists of daily for- Thursday, Nov. 9. mal guided tours of different parts “Sister,” played by actress Diana of Rome led by Father Michael Carl, leaves the audience in stitches Sullivan, CSC, who instructs the as she engages the audience in course. hilarious banter. The irrepressible Another option for participants “Sister” teaches class to a roomful is to pick and choose the parts of of “students,” taking them back to Sullivan’s tours that are of interest their youth. to them. Others can explore parts of The performance will take place Rome informally with Adams, who at Bishop Dwenger High School, will focus on some historic and reli- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., gious sites, popular places to shop St. Louis Academy students found out “just how healthy they are — or aren’t — during a and show time at 7 p.m. For more and well-known places to eat, have information or to reserve tickets — coffee, etc. Finally, some people health fair” Oct. 18 aimed at young people. Besancon Hall was the host site for the big ranging in price from $25 to $40 — may want to arrange their own event, where over 600 students from nine different area parochial schools attended. Fifth contact Saints Alive at (260) 483- schedules independently of those of 7001. Seating is limited. Sullivan or Adams. through eighth grade students from both St. Louis Academy and St. Joseph School “The focus of the excursion to manned the different areas. Stations testing blood pressure, vision, flexibility, height and International Serra Rome,” says Adams and Father Sullivan, “will be visits to some of weight, as well as information booths on organ donation, drug and alcohol abuse and the conference updated the most important and interesting fat content of fast food favorites filled the recreation hall during the all-day event. Above, SOUTH BEND — Dick Dornbos religious places of worship, as well of the South Bend Serra Club has as historical and artistic monuments Mitch Castleman checks Conner Sheehan’s vision. announced that Relevant Radio’s of one of Christianity’s most impor- Dick Lyle will not speak at the tant and beautiful cities, but adapt- upcoming regional conference ed to the various needs and interests “Many of the families we serve kets and warm bedding items than St. Vincent de Paul Society turn their heat off, or keep their last year when we received about slated Oct. 26-29 at Saint Mary’s of adult participants.” College and the University of Father Sullivan knows Rome. plans blanket drive houses cold during the winter 1,000 items. That was a great because they don’t have the response, but we need more,” said Notre Dame. He lived in the city and taught high Carolyn Y. Woo, the Martin J. school. He led his students on SOUTH BEND — To help those money to pay the bill and they Wendlinder. “We will serve 1,400 in need of warmth, the St. Vincent want to avoid being disconnect- families for Christmas, we give Gillen Dean of the Mendoza extensive tours so he knows many College of Business and the Ray interesting details about the place de Paul Society is planning their ed,” Wendlinder said. “Many peo- away 40 beds every month, and 15th annual Blanket Drive in ple who are underemployed, when our volunteers visit a family and Milann Siegfried Chair in and its history. He also speaks Entrepreneurial Studies, has Italian. Michiana. Starting Oct. 30 and working and poor, or living on a and give them a voucher for a free running through the month of fixed income have to choose blanket we want to have them recently been added to the list of About the trip he says, “It gives speakers at the conference. Dr. me the opportunity to share with November, St. Vincent’s will be between warmth and food, or available at our thrift store to collecting new and slightly-used warmth and medicine, or warmth take.” — LK Woo assumed the deanship of the others those things that I find inter- Mendoza College of Business at esting and attractive about that city blankets and bedding to give to and fixing the car — not easy needy families. choices. Our volunteers visit fam- the University of Notre Dame in (Rome), which I consider to be one Bishop D’Arcy to bless 1997. Before then, she served as of the most important cities-cul- “The blanket drive is a way for ilies every week where the parents people to help those families fac- and children are wearing their Our Lady of Holy Cross associate executive vice president tures-in the Western world ...” for academic affairs at Purdue Anyone interested in learning ing a long, cold winter. We invite winter coat inside to stay warm so Chapel everyone to donate new or gently they can keep the heat down to 60 University. more about the trip or signing up Dornbos reports that over 300 for it can contact Pat Adams at used blankets, quilts, warm bed- degrees. Many families live in NOTRE DAME — Our Lady of ding, sheets, etc., so they can be drafty houses with cold air coming Holy Cross Chapel, Holy Cross people from eight states have [email protected] or (574) 239- signed up for the Serra 8364. — ML shared with others who need them in, they don’t have the resources Village at Notre Dame, will be to stay warm during the cold to fix the doors and windows.” blessed on Monday, Nov. 6, at 2 International USA Council months ahead. It gives us a chance All collected items will be p.m. by Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Regions 6 and 7 conference. St. Patrick prepares for to focus attention on the plight of given out through the emergency The chapel blessing will be a by Other speakers include Bishop fall mission’ many families in Michiana, and it assistance program at St. invitation only, because of the size Alexander K. Sample from the gives people an effective way to Vincent’s. of the chapel. A reception will be Diocese of Marquette, Mich.; LIGONIER — St. Patrick Parish respond,” said Sean Wendlinder, “The blankets and bedding are held following the blessing in Holy Cross Sister Mary Ellen will have a mission, “Faith unites executive director, about the pur- given to the people we serve Schubert Villa. Johnson, coordinator of vocations; us in Christ,” Nov. 5-8. pose of the blanket drive. through our emergency assistance The chapel is the first of four Father Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, Each session will begin at 7 People can donate blankets to program and Christmas basket buildings currently being con- president emeritus of the p.m. with guest speakers address- the blanket drive by organizing a program. These are families who structed at Holy Cross Village to University of Notre Dame; Father ing the group in both Spanish and blanket collection in their church- we assist with emergency food, be completed. The project began Daniel Scheidt, assistant pastor of English. Sunday’s topic will be es, neighborhoods, social organi- clothing, beds and financial assis- last March. The chapel will serve St. Pius X in Granger; Fred and faith; Monday, prayer; Tuesday, zations or schools. The blankets tance. We also try to give a blanket the residents of both Schubert Lisa Everett from the Office of reconciliation and Wednesday, can be collected by the home pick- to each family that receives a Villa and Dujarie House. The Family Life, Diocese of Fort Eucharist. Bishop John M. D'Arcy up department. Another option is Christmas basket. When our vol- chapel of Dujarie House, the infir- Wayne-South Bend; and Dr. will celebrate Mass on Wednesday individuals can drop off their unteers make a home visit they mary of the Brothers of Holy Charles E. Rice, professor emeri- evening to close the mission and a blankets and bedding to the St. can give the family a voucher to Cross since the late 1960s, was tus of the University of Notre carry-in meal will be shared fol- Vincent de Paul Society Thrift pick up a free blanket at our thrift demolished recently to provide a Dame Law School. lowing Mass. Store at 3408 Ardmore Tr., in store,” Wendlinder added. space for a new 12-person memo- For more information, contact South Bend. “We hope to collect more blan- ry care unit. The capacity of Dick Dornbos at (574) 271-7853. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 29, 2006 FORT WAYNE NATIVE Health clinic celebrates 20 years RECEIVES RITE OF TONSURE of service to the poor

BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC

SOUTH BEND — Holy Cross Sister Maura Brannick worked at Saint Joseph Hospital, as it was called then, for many years. She had a deep concern for the poor, especially on the west side of South Bend, who were getting little or no healthcare. In 1986 she decided that it was time to PROVIDED BY OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SEMINARY take action and do something about it. And she did. Twenty Gregory Eichman, a native of Fort Wayne, received his cas- years ago she found an aban- sock and was tonsured by Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, doned garage on Chapin Street, recruited some interested physi- SJ, of Tyler, Texas, on Oct. 7. The ceremony was held at cians and financial backers, and a St. Francis Church in Lincoln, Neb., for seminarians of the place of healing for the poor was born. Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, an Institute of Apostolic “What started out in 1986 as a Life of Pontifical Right established by Pope John Paul II in small, two-person operation in a 400-square-foot converted 1988. During the rite of tonsure, the bishop cuts the can- garage,” said Saint Joseph didate’s hair and asks him to renounce the world and all Regional Medical Center President Nancy Hellyer, “has worldly concerns. grown to an over 10,000-square- foot facility that houses bilingual medical, dental, psychological For your out-of-town guests and social services.” On Oct. 15, volunteers, staff, Sisters of the Holy Cross and many others connected with the center, gathered at the South Bend Center for History to cele- brate its 20th anniversary. Saint SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Joseph Regional Medical Center Holy Cross Sister Maura Brannick and Nancy Hellyer show their joy at the Hotel, Restaurant & Bar also used this momentous occa- renaming of the Chapin Street Clinic to the Sister Maura Brannick sion to rename the center, still Health Center. known as the “Chapin Street Our hotel guests enjoy... Clinic” by many. In a short program during the Gov. Joseph Kernan as saying, present already knew, “She really •$7 CHEF SELECT DINNER celebration, Hellyer declared, “After Sister Maura finished stat- loves people.” “For her dedication, commitment, •Airport Courtesy Van •Continental Breakfast ing her case, there was nothing Sister Brannick thanked God joyful spirit and wonderful love •New Fitness Center else to say.” and all present at the celebration. of the community, we are pleased This brought chuckles from She pointed out that nothing •Lounge with Entertainment Tues. - Sat. tonight to announce that we will those assembled, many of whom would have happened without be renaming the health center •Indoor/Outdoor Pools were recruited Saint Joseph Regional Medical after its founder by her persua- Center and the dedicated physi- •Banquet and Meeting Rooms and most dili- sive personality cians, nurses, many healthcare gent servant, •Group Rates •Weekend Packages to work in the professionals and others who Sister Maura “After Sister Maura center or to have volunteered and give dedi- Brannick.” The 1313 West Washington Center Road donate money. cated service throughout the new name is the Jenkins stat- years. “I trust it will continue,” Sister Maura finished stating her case, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 ed that it was “a she said. Brannick Health privilege to be a Today about 44 doctors and 11 (260) 489-2524 (800) 348-1999 Center. there was nothing part of this dentists donate their services at Physician www.donhalls.com extraordinary the center, along with many other John Jenkins, place.” He pro- healthcare professionals. Sixty chairperson of else to say.” claimed Sister more physicians accept referrals the center’s Brannick as a to their offices. Besides medical board, said FORMER INDIANA GOV. JOSEPH KERNAN tireless advo- care, the center offers many other Brannick never cate for the services, including counseling, has trouble get- poor who has support groups and helps the ting volunteers never taken any poor with other basic needs. or the financial resources she credit for the success of the clin- needs. He quoted former Indiana Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated ic. 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The first author to be discussed BY ANN CAREY NOTRE DAME — Beginning on on Oct. 24 by Michael Foley is Oct. 24, and for three subsequent Sigrid Undset, a Danish convert to NOTRE DAME — Police offi- weeks, University of Notre Dame Catholicism and 1928 winner of a cers, firefighters and rescue per- students and area residents will Nobel Prize in literature — the sonnel were honored at a “Blue have a unique opportunity to learn third woman to earn the honor. Mass” at Sacred Heart Basilica at about four brilliant, but obscure Foley told Today’s Catholic the University of Notre Dame on Catholic authors who created mas- that Undset’s three-volume novel, Oct. 11. The Mass, named for the terpiece novels in the 20th century: Kristen Lavransdatter, is a “liter- blue uniforms worn by many pub- • Oct. 24, Michael Foley, a the- ary masterpiece” that brings lic safety officers, has been an ology professor at Baylor Norwegian myth, history and lan- annual event at Notre Dame since University, will discuss the novel guage together into “a unique syn- October 2001 when the tradition “Kristin Lavransdatter” (1920- thesis.” The three volumes are his- was instituted to honor the first 1922) by Sigrid Undset. torically accurate, giving readers responders who gave their lives • Oct. 30, Baylor theology and an “outstanding insight into after the terrorist attacks on Sept. literature professor Ralph Wood medieval life,” Foley said. 11 of that year. will lecture on “A Canticle for In the Oct. 30 lecture, Ralph Public safety personnel from Leibowitz” (1959) by Walter M. Wood, professor of theology and South Bend, Mishawaka and sur- Miller, Jr. ANN CAREY literature at Baylor, will speak on rounding communities — all attired • Nov. 7, Notre Dame philoso- Police officers, firefighters and rescue personnel lined up outside Sacred “A Canticle for Leibowitz,” the in their dress uniforms — lined up phy professor Ralph McInerny Heart Basilica to the music of a bagpiper. The uniformed officers partic- most famous work of Walter M. outside Sacred Heart Basilica in a will talk about “The Diary of a Miller, Jr. The three-volume work light rain before filing into the ipated in the entry procession for the “Blue Mass” honoring public safe- Country Priest” (1936-1937) by grapples with the concept that church to join the entrance proces- ty officers. Georges Bernanos. humanity is doomed to repeat the sion. The officers filled several of • Nov. 14, Notre Dame philoso- mistakes of the past if it does not the front pews in the basilica for the that the work of public safety offi- men and women who serve as phy professor and director of learn from the past. Wood is the Mass, which was celebrated by cers is at the heart of building the public safety officers, Kernan said, Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics author of several books about Notre Dame president, Holy Cross society of peace and justice depict- but he warned that maintaining and Culture, David Solomon, will Christian writers and is considered Father John Jenkins, and several ed in the beatitudes. He thanked safety and security requires “con- speak on “Lord of the World” to be an expert on J.R.R. Tolkien other Holy Cross priests. In front of the officers for their service, stant vigilance.” (1907) by Robert Hugh Benson. and Flannery O’Connor. the altar were symbols of police courage and generosity and Kernan agreed with Father All lectures will take place at 8 Ralph McInerny will discuss and fire personnel, along with assured them that such gratitude is Warner that police and fire officers p.m. in room 155 of DeBartolo the drama of the spiritual life con- paintings of St. Michael, patron of present to them every day. had been taken for granted, but Sept. Hall. The lectures are part of a tained in “The Diary of a Country police officers, and St. Florian, During the prayer of the faith- 11, 2001, changed that attitude. series entitled “Shining in Priest” in his talk on Nov. 7. patron of firefighters. ful, public safety officers who had “As we tend to forget, we get Obscurity: Rediscovering Four McInerny, the author of numerous In the homily, Holy Cross died during the past year were slapped in the face,” he said, allud- Catholic Authors.” novels himself, told Today’s Father Richard Warner noted that remembered, especially South ing to the accident that occurred in According to Elizabeth Kirk, Catholic that he admires the depth it is easy to take for granted the Bend Police Officer Scott Severns, New York that same day when a associate director of the center, the with which French author Georges care and concern other people who was killed during an armed small airplane crashed into a con- featured authors were famous in Bernanos examines the spiritual have for us until we are touched robbery. A portrait of Severns was dominium building just hours their own day, but are not well life in this novel. by an act of love and kindness. displayed in the sanctuary. before the “Blue Mass.” known today, so “The center “It’s like you’re right inside The horrific events of Sept. 11, After Communion, former The first responders going into hopes to promote writers such as people’s souls; it’s dramatic, ethe- 2001, and the enormous loss of life Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan gave a fight the fire in that high-rise these for both the quality of their real,” McInerny said. “The stakes among the selfless and courageous brief reflection. He told the offi- building surely were reminded of works and the uniquely Catholic of life are right there on the table.” public safety officers reminded us cers that they perform the “most all the officers who lost their lives dimension of their literary per- David Solomon’s lecture on of the “debt of gratitude” all citi- fundamental” of government serv- trying to help victims of Sept. 11, spectives.” “Lord of the World” on Nov. 14 zens owe to the people who pro- ices each and every day. Kernan noted, but “Firefighters Ethics and Culture Center will be entitled “Apocalypse tect us day in and day out, Father Kernan, who also is a former rushed into the building today, and Director David Solomon told Anticipated.” This Robert Hugh Warner said. Indiana lieutenant governor and a they did so unhesitatingly to pre- Today’s Catholic that the series Benson novel was written before “We have a deeper appreciation former mayor of South Bend, serve and protect the lives of peo- was created to address a deficit in World War I, Solomon said, but for the dedication of each of you, added that the most important ple they didn’t even know. the knowledge of many students anticipates the world wars of the and we won’t take your courage responsibility of government is to “We hold you in the highest about 20th-century Catholic cul- 20th century and the horrors of and presence among us for granted provide for the safety and security regard, and we admire you to the ture, especially Catholic literary abortion and euthanasia that are ever again,” Father Warner told the of its citizens. He said that current highest degree, and you have our culture. invading modern society. Benson officers. world events attest to the fact that deepest admiration,” Kernan told “We’re trying to fill that gap, also was a convert to Catholicism Father Warner compared the when the citizenry is not safe and the officers. and at the same time we thought and gave a famous guest lecture at work of the officers to the message secure, even the most basic servic- After the Mass, a reception for this would be a community serv- Notre Dame in 1911. of the day’s Gospel by Matthew, es are not available to the people. the public safety officers and their ice for local people who have an The lectures are free and open which related how Jesus taught the “We face no such challenges” guests took place in the Coleman- interest in the kind of rich engage- to the public. beatitudes. Father Warner noted because of the dedication of the Morse Center. Resources EVERY Catholic Must Have!

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priesthood as early in fourth prepares for BY VINCE LABARBERA grade when he was an altar serv- AND DEB WAGNER er. Priests were influential in his FORT WAYNE — Bishop John life from the very beginning, he ordination of M. D’Arcy will ordain Deacon related, including the late Father Anthony Steinacker of Fort Christopher Hinckley, Msgr. Wayne to the priesthood of the James Wolf, Father Bill Kummer, Anthony Steinacker Roman Catholic Church on Father John Delaney and Father Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in the Jeff Largent, who also taught him Cathedral of the Immaculate at Bishop Luers. Conception. In addition, Father Adam In preparation for the ordination to the Following the ordination Mass, Schmitt — a retired priest in resi- priesthood of Anthony Steinacker, St. Charles the congregation is invited to a dence at St. Joseph Parish who reception luncheon to be held at has been a priest for nearly 50 Parish, where Steinacker serves as deacon, the nearby Grand Wayne Center. years and is an uncle to Deacon Preparation for Deacon Steinacker — was a “wonderful will hold the following prayer services, Steinacker’s ordination to the example of what it means to be a priesthood is nearing completion. faithful and holy priest,” he con- novenas: Recently, he spent five days at tinued. “Just having him being Gethsemani Retreat Center in close to our family was what fur- Kentucky to draw close to God in ther led me to consider being a • Announcements about the ordination were quiet prayer as he humbly priest. He planted the seed, which embraces his calling to the priest- encouraged me to pursue this made. hood. “It was a time to reflect on calling. In many ways, he was where I’ve been and pray about my first vocation director,” the beautiful ministry I soon will DEACON ANTHONY STEINACKER Deacon Steinacker concluded. • An invitation to attend the ordination was be ordained into as I serve God’s Deacon Steinacker attended people and church,” he said. ents, James J. and Mary A., who Ivy Tech and was employed at placed on the front of the bulletin. Before leaving on retreat, there sacrificed in many ways to pro- Scott’s Food in Fort Wayne was the typical planning associat- vide a Catholic education for their before entering the seminary in ed with any ceremony of this children: George, Jeffery, 1997 at St. John’s Seminary • A prayer card will be made available. magnitude. The invitations had to Stephen, Andrew, Angela and College in Boston. He completed be sent, the food menus con- Tony. Their love for family and his theological studies for the firmed, the ordering of vestments church inspired his family mem- priesthood at Pontifical College for a 6-foot, 5-inch man pur- bers to live their lives as best they Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. • There will be a nine-day novena and holy chased and the ceremonies could in accordance with God’s On Jan. 8, 2005, he was ordained hour prior to ordination. planned. The St. Charles will and church teachings, he a transitional deacon in the Borromeo Parish community also related. Cathedral of the Immaculate has been praying for the future In a recent note to his parents, Conception in Fort Wayne. Since Father Steinacker as they antici- Deacon Steinacker wrote, “They July 15 of this year, he has been • Sunday, Oct. 22, the presider of the Mass pate his being assigned to their helped to shape my thoughts and ministering at St. Charles asked for God’s blessings upon Deacon parish. values and in countless other Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne. The youngest of six siblings ways they have been a wonderful Steinacker. who all were educated at St. John example of Christian love and the Baptist School and Bishop charity.” Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Deacon Steinacker said he Deacon Steinacker credits his par- remembers considering the

Father Anthony Steinacker May God enrich you with the gifts and virtues of the true apostle for the good of the people entrusted to your care.

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The young Steinacker worked and Mary Steinacker would have “Tony was friends with the the paper route, his folks recall, in been surprised to say, preparing for older boys; there were 17 in the addition to his job at Scott’s their son’s ordination into the neighborhood that played together. Grocery store throughout high priesthood. But preparing for the Then he had his close friends, school. Following graduation, ordination is exactly their focus too,” said Mary. while still employed at Scott’s, he this month. Steinacker’s parents chuckled enrolled in Ivy Tech School where Saturday, Oct. 28, is shaping up as they relate his place in the fami- he studied business part time. His to be a big day for the entire ly. “They called him ‘Little Mary’ parents were surprised when one Steinacker family. Their youngest because he was always making day he announced that he wanted son, Tony will follow in his uncle sure everyone was doing the right to pursue the priesthood. Adam’s footsteps and be ordained thing,” they said. And if memory The Steinacker family has into the holy order of priests at the serves, they add, their son showed always been devoted and faithful, KAY COZAD Cathedral of the Immaculate an interest in helping others at age involved in their church communi- Jim and Mary Steinacker stand in the living room of their home in Fort Conception at 11 a.m. Bishop John three. ty, attending Mass and participat- Wayne where they raised six children. Their youngest son, Tony, has com- M. D’Arcy will preside. Deacon Steinacker and his sib- ing in the sacraments. Tony has a pleted his theological and formation studies and will be ordained into The Steinacker family began in lings all attended St. John the strong faith, they say, and spent the priesthood this Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate 1957 when Mary Schmitt and Jim Baptist School and graduated from much of his time on weekends Steinacker were married on June 1, Bishop Luers High School, with a with his beloved grandmother, tak- Conception. Jim’s birthday. Mary’s brother, solid religious formation. ing her to Mass at St. Peter Parish. Father Adam Schmitt was ordained Steinacker, a student who worked He also attended the Andrew for him.” at St. Charles Parish and prepara- into the priesthood the week for what he earned, always went Dinners, offered by the diocese, Deacon Steinacker has been tion for his ordination this month, before. After setting up housekeep- the extra mile for those in need. for young men interested in reli- away studying for the priesthood the Steinackers stay in close con- ing, the Steinackers, longtime At the tender age of four, gious life. for nine years now, but the tact. “He is so busy, talks so fast members of St. John the Baptist Steinacker helped his brothers “Having a priest as an uncle Steinackers say he remains a and then is on to the next thing. Parish in Fort Wayne, started their carry papers on their neighborhood was an influence, too,” says Mary, helper. On home visits throughout But he always calls home,” says family with a son born the next route. He was also known to visit adding that her son would spend the years, Tony continues to help Mary. year. Six children would eventual- the older residents along the neigh- school vacation with his uncle at with the yard work, babysits his “Great” and “wonderful” are ly make up this close-knit, faith- boring block. “Tony would visit a his parish in Garrett, where he nieces and nephews and even words the Steinackers use with filled family with five boys and lady down the block. They would would serve at Mass and help paints the kitchen. He is one of the enthusiasm when they speak of one girl. chat and she would make him Father Schmitt in other ways. children that sets up the Nativity their youngest son’s vocation. The Steinackers are proud of lunch,” recalls his mother. The Steinacker’s daughter, scene each year at Christmas time They seem pleased to announce their son and recall his childhood Jim recounts when his son, at Angie Rectans, says of her broth- and is a generous gift giver as well that he is the first vocation out of demeanor as helpful, saying, “He age 10, would use his lunch hour er’s vocation, “I always thought he they say, spending hours choosing St. John Parish in 40 years and was doing good for people all his in grade school to visit his dad at would be in a line helping people. just the right gift for everyone. know that their helpful son will life.” Mary adds that he would the old Lutheran Hospital on It’s great. I’m excited for him, and And though their son is very serve God well wherever he goes. rather be with people than any- Fairfield to feed him lunch as he I think he did find the right calling busy with his current assignment

ome, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us come into his presence with thanksgiving!

As he begins his life as a Catholic Priest, the personnel in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocesan Departments listed here, offer their sincere congratulations and pledge their continued prayers and assistance to Father Anthony Steinacker •Cathedral Bookstore •The Office of Family Life •The Diocesan Business Office •The Diocesan Office for Hispanic Ministry •The Office of Campus and •The Catholic Schools Office Young Adult Minsitry •The Office of Spiritual Development/Evangelization •The Office of Catechesis •Catholic Charities •The Marriage Tribunal •Diocesan Services Agency •The Office of Vocation •The Office of Communications •The Office of Worship •The Development Office •The Office of Youth Ministry •The Office of Diocesan Archives •Today’s Catholic 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 29, 2006 Making clear the call Friends, mentors shaped Tony Steinacker’s journey

BY DEB WAGNER source of great learning and grow- ence for Deacon Tony when he Mrs. Jean Hahn, his eighth- Jeannine Nix and Ann Lantz ing closer to the church. was applying to the seminary, she grade teacher, recently reminded from Parkview Hospital’s Pastoral Deacon Tony says that some added the additional category of him never to forget the heart of the Care remarked, “He has gifts and hen Deacon Tony people were surprised when he “good sense of humor” to the stan- person whether rich or poor, talents that are unteachable.” Steinacker’s uncle, told them that he was going to be a dard reference form and gave him prominent or ordinary, because These qualities were instilled in WFather Adam Schmitt, priest because he lives such an a perfect score of 10. Deacon Tony those are the ones who will help Deacon Tony by his parents who asked him to consider the semi- ordinary life. Others were not so sacrificed in many ways in order to nary and priesthood, he responded surprised because of the giving provide for their children a and attended an Andrew Dinner at spirit, care and concern for others Catholic education. Their love for the age of 25. Father Schmitt was that grounds him. Many people “He was afraid that he might be too old family and church inspired his one of a number of influential have already commented on his family members to live their lives priests in Deacon Tony’s life. deep sense of compassion. as best they could in accordance They, along with family, friends Deacon Tony also firmly (to enter the seminary). I said, ‘Tony, you’re never too with God’s will and church teach- and others, have shaped Deacon believes that there needs to be bal- ings. Tony’s journey to the priesthood. ance between seriousness and old. ... If you’re dedicated and you’re really called, Father William Kummer was Msgr. James Wolf, now at appropriately displayed humor. For pastor of St. John the Baptist when Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw, example, when asked if he ever the young man first made the deci- was Deacon Tony’s pastor when considered a religious community then you’ll really make it.’ And he did.” sion to attend seminary. he received first Communion at St. such as the Franciscans, he “My recollection back in the John the Baptist, and the two remarked, “No, I don’t like the FATHER JEFFERY LARGENT, PASTOR, ST. MONICA, MISHAWAKA old days was of his curiosity of remain friends. Father John color brown!” whether or not he had the academ- Delaney and Father Jeffery Many have seen fine qualities ic skills to achieve seminary Largent also served at St. John the in this man. Mrs. Mary Bueter, work,” says Father Kummer. “And Baptist while Deacon Tony was who has known him many years, never considered himself a class you in the parish. In other words, I along with some of his instruc- growing up, and he cites their pres- thought so highly of his humor that clown, but rather the quiet guy in never forget where you came from. tors in school in those days — ence at the church and school as a when asked to complete a refer- class. Ms. Marian Ehle, a longtime from St. John and from Bishop neighbor of the Steinacker family, Luers High School — indicated also saw the makings of a future that, yes, this is not going to be an priest way back when Deacon easy road, but that he has what it Tony was 5 years old. She often takes.” Everyone at reminded him about this and was “Tony deserves this. He worked overjoyed when she heard of his very, very hard to get here,” says Saint John the Baptist Parish entrance into priestly studies. Mary Szymczak, associate director in Fort Wayne, the home parish of TONY STEINACKER offers their prayerful best wishes LET US PRAY as he takes his place in the that God, Vineyard of Our Lord. the all powerful Father will pour out abundantly the gifts of heaven on this, His servant Anthony, whom He has chosen for the office of priest.

The people of St. Charles Borromeo Parish Congratulations, Father Tony in gratitude for his service as a deacon, and from your friends at in joyful celebration of his ordination as a priest express the hope that God’s continued blessings COVINGTON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME will be showered upon 8408 Covington Road Fort Wayne Father Tony Steinacker DICK KOSCHNICK ALEX PINNINGTON OCTOBER 29, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 of the Office of Vocations. “He’s attributes of being a good listener, going to make a wonderful priest. the ability to meet people where He’s very caring, very sincere. they are in their life journey and He’s a sweetheart.” being very connected to God While Ms. Ehle, Szymczak and through prayer and the sacraments We are pleased countless others saw the potential are of equal value. Having a call to for an ordination to the priesthood, the religious life or priesthood is to share the joy Deacon Tony deeply personal feels that God and has to be and spirit of the has watched over validated by the him and guided “I’ve given Tony little bits people of God occasion with one him along the and by those way through his who are charged whom embarks upon spiritual directors of encouragement all with the forma- and the faculty tion of the can- a journey to prepare and staff of the didate. Those seminaries he along the way. ... It’s just a who do feel this the way of the Lord. attended. In calling should addition, the happy day for all of us, a pursue it and camaraderie and then continue to fellowship of his be deeply root- diocesan broth- happy day for Tony, for the ed in their ers and other prayer and par- seminarians from bishop and for all of us.” ticipation in dioceses across their local Everyone at the nation have FATHER ADAM SCHMITT, UNCLE OF TONY church activities been so uplifting because our Saint Elizabeth Ann seton for him. faith — no mat- “These are ter who we are, parish extends the people I’ll be whether the working with for the rest of my faithful person in the pew, a priest life,” Deacon Tony says. or bishop, or member of a reli- prayerful best wishes to “They’ve been there for me as I gious community — our faith have tried to be there for them at must constantly grow. Deacon Father very joyful moments and also at Tony’s wish for everyone is that anthony steinacker times of great loss.” In addition to we pray for each other and help providing the sacraments of the each other to grow in our faith and church to the faithful, it is these love of Jesus Christ. types of real-life experiences that Deacon Tony finds most attractive about being a priest. While Deacon Tony is stationed Don Clemmer contributed to this at St. Charles Borromeo in Fort story. Wayne, his home parish, St. John the Baptist, is still marking the occasion with a novena, as well as a vigil in the parish adoration chapel on the eve of the ordina- tion. “I think there is kind of a sense of excitement,” notes Father Daryl The Pontifical College Josephinum Rybicki, pastor of St. John the Baptist. He adds that Deacon Tony congratulates has already made a return trip to St. John the Baptist, participating in an all-school Mass and encour- Father Tony Steinacker ‘06 aging the students to give thought to the possibility of a religious vocation in their lives. on his recent ordination. In early October, Deacon Tony received a letter from Bishop We are proud to have him D’Arcy, issuing his official accept- ance or call to ordination. The let- as one of our graduates, ter closed, “ ... you should approach this day with peace and joy. It is not about you. It is about and wish him well as he Christ. You are giving yourself to him for his people.” continues God’s work in the “I’ve reread that bottom para- graph every day,” Deacon Tony Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. says, clearly moved. When asked about what quali- ties make a good priest or reli- gious, Deacon Tony feels that while academics are important, the

The people of The Catholic Cemetery Saint Michael Parish - Plymouth of Fort Wayne congratulate extends congratulations to FATHER TONY STEINACKER TONY on his Ordination STEINACKER to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on the occasion of his m ordination in the The parish promises prayers Priesthood of Jesus Christ for Tony and asks his, for them m 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 29, 2006

EDITORIAL St. Mother Theodore Guérin, a hero to call on COMMENTARY erhaps Indiana can now change its motto to “Land of Saints welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Pand Sinners,” as Indiana has its share of both, including a can- TODAY’S CATHOLIC onized saint, St. Mother Theodore Guérin. Canonized Oct. 15 in Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, Rome, St. Mother Theodore can be a faith-affirming role model. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] She was not a famous athlete or a pop singer known across the globe. What St. Mother Theodore offered was a life of trusting in Providence and finding joy in the day-to-day journey of life. She wasn’t the first to stand up and volunteer to start a mis- Diocesan teacher recounts journey sion in Indiana. Like St. Mother Theodore, how often do we let our illnesses or weaknesses stand in our way of offering to be the first to speak up? We hide in the back of the crowd, hunched low to the Promised Land with an attitude of, “please, don’t call on me.” But St. Mother Theodore accepted the task that others felt she was well suited. BY GREG BERCAW tinued our descent to the wadi Israel National Trail did not go Difficult journeys ensued across the ocean. What is now an below, rested in the shade. We through some of the most impor- eight-hour flight was a 40-day journey across the ocean plagued were well short of our day’s goal tant parts of Israel, namely Judea by rough seas, seasickness, storms and no Communion. s a history major and reli- and next water pickup so we and Samaria. Judea and Samaria is gion minor at Butler decided to hike out early the next how the West Bank is referred to St. Mother Theodore and her sisters yearned for the Eucharist. University, the idea of a When they came to port, confession and Communion were her A morning before the heat began. by hard-liner Israelis who believe trip to Israel intrigued me. Israel is To put it simply, after six hours it should not be returned to the highest priority. How often do we take the Eucharist for granted, such a small country, yet it has so of hiking on day two, we ended Palestinians. neglect confession? And Mother Theodore went before the much history. All the ancient up right back where we started One Sabbath we wandered into Blessed Sacrament with her difficulties in life. She sometimes superpowers had something to do due to a poorly marked trail and the Orthodox town of Meron, six would stay up all night praying before the Eucharist for strength, with the Promised Land and the three stubborn hikers. Our situa- miles from the Lebanese border. understanding and accepting God’s will. three major monotheistic religions tion was suddenly dire. It was Here, I felt like a complete out- She had her share of difficult people. She was once locked in all have a connection to Israel. noon and we had 36 ounces of sider. As the citizens of Meron a room by the Vincennes Bishop Celstin de la Hailandiére, who There are no shortages of reasons water between the three of us. headed to synagogue in their black caused her much anguish. The bishop would resign, but the mis- why to go to Israel. However, the God provided us with the best nat- pants, coats and hats; we stuck out sion of Mother Theodore would eventually impact generations of modern political conflicts in Israel ural shade we had the entire trip; like a sore thumb with our dirty Catholics, including our own Fort Wayne Catholic educational provide many with a reason not to and we rested during the afternoon tee-shirts and backpacks. Despite system. go. Israel continues to be a con- before making our way out. The our appearance we were invited in We have a lot to learn from our Indiana saint. For starters, tested land and is always in the first two days of the desert hum- and provided with a place to stay, may we all come to know her so we can lead a life of holiness world’s spotlight. bled us. We decided eight days in drink and more than we could eat. dedicated to an all-providing God. I have an old friend who I used the Negev would be all we had Two miles from the Lebanese to backpack with who has been time for. The desert prepared us border in Qiryat Shemona we took going to Israel annually. Last for the rest of the trip; it was our a break with a veteran of the 1967 January my and 1973 wars Faithful citizenship friend presented who described Every election year, Today’s Catholic receives letters from the opportunity his memories of readers endorsing candidates running for office. Neither Today’s I was looking They showed me more hospitality in one night the Syrians Catholic, nor the diocese, nor our parishes endorse candidates. for. He had read invading the We are also asked about voting guides and if the newspaper an article about Hula valley in could publish a guide. The only guide that Today’s Catholic the Israel than any of my neighbors in Indiana the north and refers its readers to is “Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to National Trail how after he Political Responsibility,” a guide distributed by the U.S. and was plan- have showed me in three years. fought off the Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Web site for the guide is ning to hike it Syrians he was www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship/index.htm. We highly recom- with his brother. sent to the Sinai mend that voters read over the document. The trail zigzags to defend Israel In the “Faithful Citizenship” document, it is written: “A 550 miles through Israel from the initiation into what would become against the Egyptians. Catholic moral framework does not easily fit the ideologies of Red Sea to Lebanon. I was sold our Israel experience. He then in complete serious- ‘right or ‘left,’ nor the platforms of any party. Our values are immediately. The trail introduced us to a ness wanted us to petition our often not ‘politically correct.’ Believers are called to be a com- We hit the trail on May 30 in multitude of people. Israel is not congressmen to allow Israel to munity of conscience within the larger society and to test public the south and ended on June 27. defined by landmarks but rather become part of the United States. As we walked our last six miles by her people. The generations His logic was that Israel’s govern- life by the values of Scripture and the principles of Catholic that last day we skirted the social teaching. Our responsibility is to measure all candidates, who have lived the history and ment was so corrupt that it would Lebanese border. We could see the have fought and suffered through no doubt bring punishment from policies, parties and platforms by how they protect or undermine lush green of Israel sharply con- the wars. They provide the real God as is did countless times in the life, dignity and rights of the human person, whether they trasted with the drab brown of picture of what modern Israel is. biblical history. He figured being protect the poor and vulnerable and advance the common good.” Lebanon. We were a few hundred All the history and natural beauty ruled by the gentiles would be bet- Some readers have asked that Today’s Catholic concentrate on yards away and joked about how sets an amazing stage for their ter than punishment from the the church’s stance on moral issues. Providing a voting guide in if we were not careful we might tragic story. Almighty. a nutshell would not be possible or comprehensive enough to end up on the mythical “Lebanon We stayed with Bedouin, who Thinking back to that last day address all moral issues. Through the course of the year, howev- National Trail” and how we were after knowing us for 30 minutes, on the trail is overwhelming. Yes, er, Today’s Catholic provides a broad view of the issues of our fortunate not to be getting shot at. insisted on cooking us dinner. we were ecstatic to complete our time and reports how the church and our diocese address these It was all said in jest but had our They told us of the family mem- trek but now I look with hindsight issues. We trust our readers to be informed on the candidates and trip ended two weeks later the bers they had in Jordan who they at where I was. After the soldiers to cast their votes as faithful Catholics and faith-filled humor would have been lost due have not seen in years because were kidnapped; tensions between Americans. to the kidnapping of two Israeli they are not allowed to travel Israel and Hezbollah erupted. We live in a political atmosphere where our Catholicism is soldiers by Hezbollah militants there. They even provided us with Now I am reminded daily about oftentimes shaped by television news commentators, talk show based in Lebanon. beds to sleep in. They showed me the places I saw not because I hosts and others in the media. In reality, our Catholicism should I arrived in Tel-Aviv on May more hospitality in one night than look at my photographs; but be based on the Gospel — love for one another. When we look 28, and on May 29 we rented a any of my neighbors in Indiana because I see them on the news: at the Gospel, we find that the teachings of Christ offer what car and headed south to the trail have showed me in three years. Haifa, Meron, Tiberias, Qiryat could be construed as both liberal and conservative. But again, head. This is when we got our first Young soldiers in the midst of Shemona, Nahal Amud. All fired the truth is that the revelation of God in Christ transcends all ide- look at the Negev Desert. It was their three years of service were on by Hezbollah. big and it was dry. everywhere. While I was at Butler I never felt threatened once ologies and calls the whole human race to something higher: On May 30 we turned our love. preparing for my future my coun- while in Israel, however just days backs on the Red Sea and headed terparts in Israel were doing their after the hike was complete the Adding to the significance of love for God and love for neigh- north. Our plan was to hike during mandatory service. Watching the country was at war. It goes to bor, Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical was on love. the cool parts of the day and rest many soldiers snoozing on the bus show that in the Middle East there So when we head to the voting booth, let us think how each in the shade during the noon ride home to their families with is never more than a delicate bal- candidate will answer the call to love of neighbor and of human- hours. Our lightweight packs were their M-16 slung over their shoul- ance of peace, a peace that can ity in general, and then cast our votes as faithful Catholics and now weighed down with an addi- der provided a major contrast to break very quickly. faithful citizens of this great country. tional 19 lbs. of water. We the relaxed atmosphere experi- remained optimistic as we hiked enced at Butler. the first few miles. We took an We were able to talk to a man Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, afternoon break and checked the forced from Gush Katif, the Greg Bercaw is a teacher at St. Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, thermometer we packed. It read Gazan settlement bloc that was John the Baptist School in Fort Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. 115 degrees Fahrenheit. We con- removed. He informed us that the Wayne. 15 OCTOBER 29, 2006 COMMENTARY When building St. Peter’s, great CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson minds did not always think alike When we get close to Halloween, it is inevitable that our thoughts run to ghouls and witches.This quiz takes a not so sinister look at the latter. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While dropped, changed or realized; a 1.What is witchcraft? the outcome invokes awe, the con- brief look at how other artists paid a.anything inexplicable struction of St. Peter’s Basilica homage to St. Peter; and a short b.the alleged exercise of magical powers by beings other than was not a smooth project that reflection on the basilica’s impor- VATICAN God or those he authorizes, usually with an evil intent brought together hundreds of tance in the lives of three well- c.It is anything that can produce a result not anticipated in nature. artists and artisans thinking only known Catholics. LETTER holy thoughts. A well-worn pair of sandals CINDY WOODEN 2.Was witchcraft a medieval invention? Backbiting, criticism and run- belonging to Blessed Mother a.Yes, of course, the popes made it up as a way to control the ning to the pope to tattle occurred Teresa of Calcutta, a tattered habit repeatedly during the 120 years it belonging to St. Francis of Assisi gullible. took to build the world’s largest and a facsimile of St. Therese of the pope and pray at the tomb of b.No, it has antecedents in most ancient religions including church. Lisieux’s handwritten autobiogra- St. Peter. shamanistic faiths. Letters relaying gripes and a phy are part of the exhibit’s final St. Francis’ rough woolen cloak c.Yes, we know this because it is not mentioned in the Bible. stinging satire written in 1517 are section, “Devotion to the Apostle and hood give the exhibit an on display at a Vatican exhibit Peter.” opportunity to recount one of his 3.What does Exodus tell us about witchcraft? marking the 500th anniversary of St. Therese, writing from her many visits to the old Basilica of a.Nothing, because it is not mentioned in the Bible. the beginning of the basilica’s con- Carmelite cloister at the age of 22, St. Peter, where he sat and ate with b.It is okay so long as the people have the right intentions. struction. recalls a pilgrimage she made to the poor who gathered outside the c.The penalty (at least for a female) witch or sorceress was death. The modest exhibit housed in a Rome with her father and other church each day. gallery in St. Peter’s Square French pilgrims when she was 14 The church St. Francis visited opened Oct. 12 and is scheduled to years old. She recounts her emo- was built by the Emperor 4.In Deuteronomy sorcerers and witches are continue through March 8. tion at finding herself in the city Constantine in the fourth century; a.not mentioned. Of course, the story of the where Sts. Peter and Paul preached it was almost completely demol- b.described as acceptable only if they are gentiles. basilica’s construction is not main- and were martyred. ished by Donato Bramante after c.on the same level as people who sacrifice their children. ly one of controversy, even though Mother Teresa’s sandals are sit- the cornerstone for the current a building project so massive, so ting next to her 1948 handwritten basilica was laid by Pope Julius II 5.In Galatians the followers of Jesus are informed that expensive and involving Italy’s letter to the Vatican asking to be in 1506. a.belief in witchcraft is simply a result of too much cheese. greatest Renaissance artists was released from the Sisters of Loreto The satire on display in the b.witchcraft is an evil work of the flesh. bound to hit some snags. in order to devote herself to “com- exhibit is a work called “Simia,” a c.Christians should not judge, so they must allow people to prac- The exhibit offers visitors a tiny plete poverty” in serving the sick play on the Italian word for “ape.” hint of what the site’s fourth-cen- and the dying. After founding the In the satire, Bramante, who tice sorcery. tury basilica looked like; a sam- Missionaries of Charity, she would pling of drawings for projects come to Rome each year to visit LETTER, PAGE 15 6.What ancient groups were so associated with witchcraft,magic,that their name was often synonymous with sorcerer? a.Chaldeans b.Oregonians c.Greeks (Gentiles)

God still comes to our aid 7.Amongst the church fathers opinion was divided.Some like Augustine a.believed that there was (black) magic. He addressed these threats, and nothing evil or heartless. Disease b.rejected the notion as purely Manichaean. the humiliation and destruction of and incapacity were signs of a heart- c.thought it was purely a remnant of the pagan influences of being overtaken, with faith that the lessness that came from sin. ancient Rome. THE merciful God of the Exodus again Thus, when Jesus healed, the would rescue the people. This effects and power of sin also were SUNDAY weekend’s reading is a powerful overcome. 8.Others like Chrysostom in the East thought it was and expressive acclamation of The key to Bartimeus’ being a.basically fiction or misunderstanding. GOSPEL God’s power and goodness, and in healed was his faith. b.the true stairway to heaven. the assurance that once more God c.like sushi, okay if you like that sort of thing, bad if you don’t. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION will protect and lead the people. Reflection As is typical of this book, this 9.In Europe early,writings such as the “Canon Episcopi”,in the age of Charlemagne sug- reading literarily is moving in its Jeremiah was hardly the only gested that claims of witchcraft ancient Hebrew writer who con- eloquence and feeling. a.were likely untrue. 30th Sunday The second reading is from the centrated on the mercy of God as Epistle to the Hebrews. seen in the Exodus. God’s mercy b.were canonical fact because Peter had opposed Peter Magus. Mk 10:46-52 This New Testament Scripture is everlasting, because God is eter- c.were proof of the influence of tainted bread in the diet. he Book of Jeremiah pro- is abundant in its references to nal and unchanging. vides this weekend’s first ancient Jewish beliefs and cus- God is not forgiving and bless- 10.Despite its overblown reputation,this judicial body did not,at least for a long time, Treading. A few facts about toms. Its author is unknown, but ing in one instance, but punitive deal directly with witchcraft. Jeremiah are known from the book obviously the author knew and angry in another. a.The Star Chamber b.The U.S.Supreme Court itself. He was from Anatoth, a vil- Judaism and Jewish life in the first Just as hardships and worries c.The Inquisition lage only a few miles from century AD very well. troubled the ancient Hebrews after they had left Egypt, so sadness and Jerusalem, and he was the son of Supreme in Jewish cult, and in 11.Why was there a shift in 1398 to allow the jurisdiction of the Inquisition to extend Hilkiah, a priest. He acted as a many other aspects of Jewish life, difficulties confront us today. to witchcraft? prophet for over 40 years. in the first century AD was the We cannot do everything our- Being the son of a priest, he in high priest, descending in office selves, but the loving God of the a.The Vatican was overrun with them and the Swiss Guards could all likelihood was quite familiar from Aaron, the brother of Moses. Exodus, with us because of the not control all the cats. with the traditions of the ancient The high priest acted for the entire reconciling death of Jesus, still b.It was argued that making a pact with the devil was de facto Hebrews. He would have been nation as he offered the sacrifice in comes to our aid. The key is that heresy. particularly aware of the impor- the temple. we, as Bartimeus, love God and c.The average witch was a Protestant, so the church did not need tance of the Exodus, the flight The Epistle to the Hebrews sees trust in the Lord. to defend them. from Egypt and slavery, that mold- Jesus as the great high priest of the new era of salvation, the era of ed the Hebrews into one distinc- 12.Two of the most famous witch hunters were Spenger and Kramer in Germany.They tive race, and that resulted in their Christianity. Jesus acts for all published a book called,“Malleus Maleficarum.“ What is that in English? settlement in the Holy Land. humankind in sacrificing to God, READINGS The tradition was clear. The causing reconciliation and a new 30th week of ordinary time a.“Evil be to Him Who Evil Thinks” Hebrews did not escape Egypt bonding after sin tore humanity Sunday: Jer 31:7-9 Ps 126:1-6 Heb b.Do unto to others before they do to you simply because they were lucky, or away from God. 5:1-6 c.“Hammer of Witches” because they were clever. To the St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the Monday: Eph 4:32-5:8 Ps 1:1-4, 6 contrary, they succeeded in fleeing last reading. It is the story of Lk 13:10-17 13.Although the “witch craze”was actually more a series of local incidents and purges the miseries they had endured in Bartimeus, a blind man who Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 Ps 128:1-5 than a concerted effort,its victims were usually: Egypt only by the mercy and begged by the roadside in Jericho. Lk 13:18-21 a.women It is no wonder that Bartimeus had power of God. Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4,9-14 Ps 24:1- b.former Muslims (Moriscos) to beg in order to survive. Jeremiah saw events in his life- 4ab,5-6 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a time as threatening, or as awful, as At the time of Jesus, persons c.Former Jews (Conversos) the plight of his people centuries with severe physical challenges, Thursday: Wis 3:1-9 Ps 23:1-6 earlier in Egypt. He lived to see such as blindness, were reduced to Rom 5:5-11 Jn 11:17-27 Babylonia completely overtake the begging unless their families Friday: Phil 1:1-11 Ps 111:1-6 ANSWERS: Hebrew homeland, and he saw the assisted them. Lk 14:1-6 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.c, 5.b, 6.a, 7.a, 8.a, 9.a 10.c, 11.b, 12.c, 13.a. coercion brought to bear upon his Blindness, as all other bodily dif- Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26 Ps 42:2-3,5 people by Babylon and other ficulties, had a spiritual component Lk 14:1,7-11 imperialistic neighbors. for the ancient Jews. God willed 16 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 29, 2006 Peter is the rock on which the church is built How do we know that Jesus wanted a through the historical development the gentile Christians were subject “pope” was used for any bishop, pope to head the church? S.N.South of the Christian community in to the Mosaic Law or not.” and in the Eastern church it was Bend terms of the primacy of Peter, THAT’S The First Vatican Council confined to the bishop of namely his supreme authority in explains the rationale for Jesus Alexandria in Egypt. Then in 1073 Jesus himself made St. Peter the teaching, governing and sanctify- A GOOD placing Peter at the head of the Pope Gregory VII, in a council at apostle the head of his church. ing the people of God. church. “Jesus placed St. Peter at Rome, formally prohibited its use Jesus promised to do this at After his resurrection, Jesus the head of the other apostles that by any other bishop, than the bish- Caesarea Philippi in Palestine appeared to the apostles and asked QUESTION the episcopate might be one and op of Rome. when he told Peter “You are rock Peter three times if he loved Jesus. undivided, and that the whole mul- and on this rock I will build my Peter said three times that he did titude of believers might be pre- Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- church, and the jaws of death shall love Jesus. This may be a way of served in unity of faith and com- tions from readers. Please e-mail not prevail against it. I will entrust Peter making up for his threefold the living God.” The threefold munion by means of a well-organ- your questions to [email protected] to you the keys of the kingdom of denial that he knew Jesus during denial of Christ by Peter during the ized priesthood.” cesefwsb.org or mail them to heaven; whatever you declare the passion. Jesus then tells Peter passion was given special promi- The new Catechism of the Today’s Catholic, That’s A Good bound on earth shall be bound in three times to feed his sheep. The nence in the preaching of the apos- Catholic Church adds that the pope Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort heaven; whatever you declare First Vatican Council (1870) cites tles. Peter is shown at the head of is the perpetual and visible source Wayne, IN 46856. Include your loosed on earth shall be loosed in this episode in defining that the the early church in the Acts of the and foundation of the unity both of name, city and an e-mail address heaven.” The “rock” refers to the risen Jesus gave Peter the jurisdic- Apostles in the New Testament. the bishops and of the whole com- or phone number so we can con- firm foundation on which Jesus tion of supreme shepherd and ruler The historian Karl Baus says: pany of the faithful. The pope has tact you if necessary. Anonymity will build his church. Peter over the whole flock, the church. “Among those holding the office full, supreme and universal power will be preserved upon request. becomes the keeper of the keys, The leadership of Peter is of apostle, Peter displayed an over the whole church, a power the one with the power to allow shown in the fact that his name is activity, which shows that he, in which he can always exercise and to forbid. at the head of the list of apostles. this turn, occupied a leading place unhindered. The New American Bible says Along with James the Greater and among the Twelve, which could The word “pope” simply comes Father Richard Hire, pastor of that Peter’s responsibility with the John, Peter shared a special close- have been given him only by a from the Greek “papas” and the Queen of Peace Parish, keys is compared to the discipli- ness with Jesus, as in the case of higher authority. ... Even though Latin “papa” meaning “father.” In Mishawaka, answered this nary and doctrinal authority of the only these three witnessing the James, as local leader of the the early Western church, the word week’s question. Jewish rabbis who in Jesus’ time Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Jerusalem congregation, presided interpreted the Old Testament for Tabor. At Caesarea Philippi when at the council of the apostles, Paul the faith and life of the people. The Jesus asked the apostles “Who do clearly gives us to understand that exact nature of the extraordinary men say that I am?,” Peter spoke Peter’s attitude was the deciding SCRIPTURE SEARCH power here conferred became clear up: “You are the Christ, the son of factor in the dispute as to whether By Patricia Kasten Gospel for October 29, 2006 Catholics with consequences Mark 10:46-52 Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading wo of the most influential ory serves, Henry’s prostate was for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B: the Catholics in American pub- acting up, and he’d had surgery at healing of Jericho’s blind beggar. The words can be Tlic life mark important Georgetown University Hospital THE found in all directions in the puzzle. milestones in their lives and during the Thanksgiving season. careers this month. The nation Late Thanksgiving morning, I LEAVING JERICHO BARTIMAEUS owes both men a large debt of went to visit him and there, in a CATHOLIC BLIND ROADSIDE NAZARETH gratitude. hospital gown, with tubes coming SON OF DAVID ON ME MANY For the first time in a very in and out of this and that, was DIFFERENCE CALL HIM GET UP CLOAK long time, Henry Hyde’s name the quintessential Henry Hyde: GEORGE WEIGEL SPRANG CAME TO JESUS WANT ME will not be on a ballot in this larger than life, smoking a huge TO DO FAITH IMMEDIATELY election cycle: one of the greatest cigar, watching the Bears and the SIGHT FOLLOWED THE WAY Catholic legislators in U.S. histo- Lions on TV, reading a biography legislators are meant to do. ry is retiring, full of years — and of William Wilberforce (the It was a lonely view, then, if a not a few pains — but unbroken British parliamentary reformer highly principled one: a jurispru- FAITH S SIGHT and unbowed. It’s hard to imag- whose agitations finally put an dential application, some might ine the U.S. House of end to the slave trade), and crack- say, of Chesterton’s famous SUSEJOTEMACB Representatives without Henry ing jokes about a would-be suc- observation that tradition is the IOHCIREJOELA Hyde, whom a television journal- cessor, back in Illinois, who had democracy of the dead — that is, ist of decidedly liberal views suddenly become solicitous for paying attention to the wisdom of MGN I VAE L D I OR once described to me as “the the Congressman’s health. our ancestors. But Justice Scalia MCLOAKL I NDST smartest man in Congress.” That was, and is, Henry Hyde: stuck to his intellectual guns, and During 20 years in the House a man of intelligence, conviction, now finds himself as one of the EFJEFESDOGI I minority, Hyde, the undisputed courage, and unbounded good senior figures in a movement that DOGMCDMTDEGM leader of Congressional pro-lif- humor, who took on fights that is having a marked influence on ers, had, by force of argument others deemed unwinnable both the courts and the law I LNNAZARETHA and personality, an influence on because it was the right thing to schools. If the actual text of the ALAOLPNVBUTE politics and law that few in the do. We’ll probably not see the U.S. Constitution means anything majority could match. During his like of him again, and the today, no small part of the credit TORCLFYO I P I U 12 years in the House majority, Republic will be the poorer for it. for that must go to Justice EWP T HEWAYDAS chairing the Judiciary Committee Justice Antonin Scalia has also Antonin Scalia. and then the International just marked the 20th anniversary A salute, then, to two LESP I ANANGFZ Relations Committee, Henry of his appointment to the Catholics of consequence, Henry YDREMTNAWFGH Hyde demonstrated that principle Supreme Court of the United Hyde and Antonin Scalia, men of and robust argument can go States. faith who brought faith and rea- © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications hand-in-hand with courtesy and When Justice Scalia joined the son together in the service of respect. Hyde leaves the Court, the idea that judges should America. gates until construction on St. Congress with thousands of attend to the text of the Peter’s Basilica was complete, friends and very few detractors, Constitution, and the public LETTER which would happen a mere 112 with the possible exception of meaning of its provisions at the years later. Bill Clinton, whose praise the time it was ratified and amended, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 While money and materials Congressman would likely find ... was not, to put it gently, well were a problem, the delays were unsettling. established. Results-driven judg- died in 1514, stands before St. increased by a succession of chief It has been one of the great ing was the order of the day. Get Peter at the gates of heaven mak- architects who, with papal privileges of my life to have the result right, proponents of this ing suggestions for improvements, approval, dramatically changed worked with Henry Hyde since view argued (and there were both including adding a grand spiraling their predecessor’s blueprints. 1984, in good times and in bad, liberals and conservatives among staircase leading to the entrance Inaugurating the exhibit Oct. when we were winning and when them); then figure out a plausible and the complete destruction of 11, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, we were losing. Those 22 years argument to support that result. the current heaven so he could Vatican secretary of state, thanked of collaboration and friendship Justice Scalia begged to differ. In design something more “modern, the cardinals, bishops, priests, are chock-full of memories, but his settled opinion, judging that elegant, comfortable and function- architects, artisans, plumbers, perhaps my fondest recollection wasn’t anchored in the text, in its al.” masons, ushers and cleaners who of Henry involves, not a great original public meaning, amount- George Weigel is a senior fellow of St. Peter vetoed Bramante’s continue to work to ensure that the public moment, but a hospital ed to the judicial hijacking of the Ethics and Public Policy plans, but also told him he would basilica is not only structurally bed. It was the late ’80s, if mem- politics, with judges doing what Center in Washington, D.C. have to wait outside the pearly sound, but inspires prayer. OCTOBER 29, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

CHILI DINNER FARES WELL FOR BISHOP LUERS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The Bishop Luers High School Athletic Booster Club (ABC) reports that volunteers served over 35 gallons of Hall’s chili, 175 hot dogs, 200 brats and over 220 cups of coffee along with pop and water at its first fall chili dinner served Friday Oct. 13 before the Luers vs. Dwenger football game. The dinner raised approximately $1,200 for the Sports ABC’s general fund, which supports all sports programs at Bishop Luers. Stage is set for CYO ICCL football football showdown powers battle for score, “a real defensive battle.” BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN St. Vincent came out and held Grade 5 season finishes New Haven on their first posses- for ‘06 championship FORT WAYNE — The number sion of the second half then had a one seeded St. John the Baptist, 50-yard drive that ended with It’s just a game. Unless, per- Fort Wayne, Eagles downed St. haps, you are playing the Panthers Russell Coonan scoring on 18- BY ELMER J. DANCH Catholic 12-0. JAT (Sts. Joseph, Aloysius, yard isolation up the middle put- from St. Vincent, then it becomes Pete Gillis and Sean Hart each Therese) Knights in the Catholic ting the Panthers on top 6-0. Then the game of your season. The fifth plunged for touchdowns and Youth Organization (CYO) semi with about five minutes to go in graders from SOUTH BEND — The two Inter- Tyler Sorocco booted two con- finals at the University of Saint the game, Patrick Ryan found Sts. JAT City Catholic League (ICCL) versions for the Panthers in their Francis last Sunday by a score of Greg German for 22 yards and had the football regular season co- scrappy win. Holy Family was 28-0. Conner Friesner made the point game of champs — the Holy Cross-Christ held at bay most of the tilt in the The Knights managed to stay after. The Raiders threatened but their the King Crusaders and the St. stirring defensive struggle. with the Eagles somewhat in the Greg German intercepted the ball sea- Anthony-St. Joey McCombs and Nick first half allowing the Eagles just a to secure the win and the Panthers son, Joseph Matthews each tallied second pair of touchdowns. The Knights took a knee to watch the final sec- this Panthers half touchdowns for the had some key injuries and just onds tick off the clock. year — will Crusaders despite a stout defense couldn’t hang on after that. Coach In his final game before “retire- when battle set up by the Mishawaka Jerry Niezer was very proud of the ment,” Coach Joe Wharton was they beat it out Catholic Saints. Sts. JAT players, coaches and fam- very proud of his team who fin- St. Vincent. this In the B-team tournament, ilies. “We finished fourth place ished 6-3. “We fought hard the Sources believe week- Holy Cross downed Granger this season with a winning record whole game and had a great group that the Panthers had not been end at Catholic, 37-0; Holy family (5-4) in a very competitive of kids this year. With just one ‘X’ beaten for the past five years. Marian High nipped St. Matthew, 6-0; and St. league,” he said. on our whole team, we didn’t Game after game, season after sea- School Field in Mishawaka for Anthony swamped Corpus Touchdowns for the Eagles always match up size wise with son, CYO teams gear up to play the post season championship of Christi, 32-7. came from Stephen Kiermayer on the bigger teams. But we had a lot St. Vincent, yet they have the ICCL. The ICCL championship game a one-yard plunge. Next Alex of great athletes and great speed.” remained unbeaten and many Both teams had to exert usual will be played Sunday at 4 p.m. Stronczek hit Hunter Tobe with a Coach Wharton will pass the whis- times not scored upon. The power to edge their foes in the and feature Holy Cross-Christ the 12-yard pass. Marquel Cooper had tle on after 11 years in youth foot- Panthers have totally dominated semifinals. St. Anthony-St.Joseph King Crusaders against the St. two runs to round out the scoring ball. His wife is expecting their CYO football at this level for this defeated Holy Family 16-0, and Anthony-St. Joseph Panthers. for the undefeated Eagles. eighth child. millennium. Until the Knights Holy Cross edged Mishawaka Stronczek was 1-3 on PATs and from Sts. JAT marched on to Brian Nichter was 1-1. Grade 5-6 action Miller Field and put the Panthers’ Coach Jim Carroll said, “JAT long-standing winning streak to played us tough and fought hard The CYO fifth and sixth grade rest, once and for all. the whole game.” The Eagles (9-0) teams continue in tournament play. They deflated the Panthers on SSHHAARRAATTHHOONN will go on to play St. Vincent (8-1) On Tuesday, Oct. 24, Sts. JAT their home grass in an incredible in next week’s championship were to face St. Vincent on the turf battle on Saturday, Oct. 14, by a game. at Homestead Field and the unde- score of 12-6. Coach Dan Morken BEGINS The Panthers got their semi feated Raiders from St. John, New gave much of the credit to his final victory by beating a deter- Haven, will play the Cardinals at offensive line, “They have been AALLLL SSAAIINNTTSS DDAAYY mined St. John the Baptist, New St. Charles for the semi finals. the heart and soul of our offensive Haven, team 14-0 in the second Their championship game will be efforts all year.” The Knights went game of the day in not-so-hot played at 1 p.m. this Sunday on to beat a tough St. Jude team in NNOOVVEEMMBBEERR 11--33!! weather conditions. “It was a dog before the 3 p.m. seventh and the final game of their season last fight,” said Raider Coach Joe eighth grade game. Saturday to finish with a perfect 7- Wharton after a 0-0 half time 0 record.

Cardegles reports cross-country results and award winners

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN And in the season finale, their • Top seven boys, from first own Cardegle Invitational, both place — Andrew Eckrich, Phil teams finished an impressive first Schroeder, Billy McManus, Luke FORT WAYNE — In the final place overall. Individual champi- Offerle, Josh Underwood, Luke weeks of the Cardegle cross ons were Andrew Eckrich and Miller and Jacob Malmstrom country season, the boys and girls Jennie Colone. The Cardegles • Most valuable runner award both won a four-way meet at final season record for 2006 — Andrew Eckrich and Kate Jefferson Middle School. In a based on all teams ran against Kinley three-way meet at Memorial Park were 62 wins 17 losses for the • Most improved runner award CCaatthhoolliicc RRaaddiioo School, the boys beat Blackhawk boys and 62-24 for the girls. — Luke Offerle and Natalie and Memorial Park while the The awards presented for the Kocks girls beat Memorial Park, but lost 2006 season were as follows: • Mental attitude award — 11445500 AAMM to Blackhawk. At the New Haven • Top seven girls, from first Billy McManus and Jennie Listen on the web @ redeemerradio.com Classic, the boys finished second place — Kate Kinley, Jennie Colone of 13 teams and the girls fifth of Colone, Natalie Kocks, Karen • Cardegle award — Melanie 14 teams. The boys were fourth Eckrich, Emma Satterthwaite, Venderley To contact us or to provide financial support: redeemerradio.com or and the girls seventh at the Melanie Venderley and Gabriel Redeemer Radio, PO Box 5636, Ft. Wayne, IN 46895 Carroll Invite. Ferro 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 29, 2006 West. Minimal mildly crass MOVIE expressions and some minor Our struggles, and the struggles peril involving a marauding mountain lion which may upset CAPSULES very young viewers. The USCCB Office for Film & of old, are not that different Broadcasting classification is A-I The following are capsule — general patronage. The reviews of movies recently like what’s going on Motion Picture Association of REVIEWED BY YORK YOUNG reviewed by the Office for Film America rating is PG. in society today. & Broadcasting of the U.S. “Love's Abiding Joy” (Fox) This attitude often Conference of Catholic Bishops. ackling a guide to the doc- leads to a mini- Fourth installment in the “Flags of Our Fathers” “Love Comes Softly” series tors of the church may mizing of the need (Paramount)Compelling sound imposing. After all, for penance and where pioneer rancher couple T World War II drama that tells the (Erin Cottrell and Logan there are 33 doctors of the the sacrament of story behind the iconic photo- Bartholomew), circa 1885, cope church, most lived in the first reconciliation. graph of six U.S. servicemen millennium, and their magnifi- To continue with financial hardships and the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, sudden loss of their child. The cent contribution includes scrip- that previous recounting both the battle to tural commentary, spiritual direc- quote: “This villainous mayor (John Laughlin) capture the Pacific island from makes the husband the sheriff tion, moral theology, defense of did me so the Japanese and the home-front heresy and more. Nevertheless, in much harm. ... but only to manipulate him for experiences of the three surviv- his dastardly purposes, while our quest to lead a holy life, we I went on in ing flag-raisers (Jesse Bradford, should not be afraid of these this blindness thwarting the budding romance Adam Beach and Ryan between his own daughter (Mae great teachers of the faith. They for I believe Phillippe) recruited into using often are much more accessible more than 17 Whitman) and the sheriff's their new celebrity to help sell adopted son (Drew Tyler Bell). than we might think. But where years until a war bonds and boost national to find their writings, especially Dominican Michael Landon Jr. directs the morale. In adapting James leisurely tale capably; the pro- that which can speak to us? father, a Bradley (the son of one of the A recent book by Emmaus very duction design, cinematography men in the photo) and Ron and musical score are assets, but Road Publishing brings together learned Powers’ book, director Clint words that provide spiritual guid- man, the script and performances are Eastwood combines intense bat- bland and often anachronistically ance from seven of these doctors enlight- tle re-enactments — horrifying — Francis of Assisi, Bernard of ened me contemporary, while the faith in their realism — with out- elements, though admirable, are Clairvaux, Teresa of Avila, about standing performances to Francis de Sales, John of the many heavy-handed. The USCCB explore themes of heroism and Office for Film & Broadcasting Cross, Catherine of Siena and things.” the power of images to exploit Thérèse of Lisieux, the last of That all classification is A-I — general and inspire. Graphic images of patronage. The Motion Picture these the most modern and per- comes combat violence and gore, as haps most spiritually focused — from Association of America rating is well as recurring rough and PG. in “The Fulfillment of All Teresa crude language and profanity. Desire,” by Ralph Martin ($16.95 of Avila, 525 years “The Marine” (20th Century Fox) The USCCB Office for Film & Empty action adventure about paperback). Providing a capsule ago. Our struggles, and the strug- Broadcasting classification is A- of each of these great saints gles of old, are not that different. a Marine (wrestler John Cena) gresses, the quoted material III — adults. The Motion Picture fresh from battle in the Middle would easily run us past the To be sure, much of the writ- Association of America rating is length of a normal review here. ing from these saints is challeng- became longer and sometimes East whose homecoming gets off harder to relate to. (Caveat: This R — restricted. to a rough start when he must Suffice to say that there are more ing. Martin points out: “Certain “Flicka” (20th Century Fox) than a few gems from each of teachings of the saints in this may be an indication of where track down the gang of cold- this reviewer is in his spiritual Warmhearted story set in con- blooded felons (lead by Robert these saints in Martin’s book. book will strike one as impossi- temporary Wyoming about a “The Fulfillment of All ble, disturbing, unreasonable, life and not an indication of a Patrick) who are holding his wife change in quality of the latter strong-willed teen (Alison (Kelly Carlson) hostage. Director Desire” is an interesting title. imbalanced, unrealistic, or even Lohman) who, defying her Standing alone, it looks like a untrue — very much like the half of the book.) In addition, this John Bonito piles on the explo- would be a great book to have tough but loving dad (Tim sions, chases and ammo rounds, selfish clarion call of the modern response of many to some of the McGraw), determines to tame a age. However, when considered teachings of Jesus.” But that available to slowly — very slow- all strung together with a B- ly — thumb through, focusing spirited wild mustang, ultimately movie script. Intense action vio- in its spiritual tone, it makes doesn’t mean we don’t need to bringing father and daughter sense because that is the goal of hear it. intently on the spiritual advice lence, sexual situations, as well proffered. closer together, even as the for- as some rough and crude lan- all us aspiring saints. Reading Martin’s explanation of how mer contemplates selling the about the trials and tribulations we need to approach the begin- It’s nice to see a contemporary guage and profanity. The explanation on some of the most financially strapped family USCCB Office for Film & these saints went through on their ning of our transformation ranch. In adapting Mary path to holiness sounds very toward a more holy life comes important writers in our church Broadcasting classification is L history. Hopefully, we can admit O’Hara's book, director Michael — limited adult audience, films much like the struggles we go across as fairly practical and as a Mayer makes some changes but through today. call to taking a serious approach that we can learn from those who whose problematic content many wrote centuries ago. remains faithful in spirit, impart- adults would find troubling. The “What was venial sin they the quest for holiness, all while ing a sentimental message about said was no sin at all, and what not laying on a lot of guilt. This Motion Picture Association of family bonds, youthful ambition, America rating is PG-1. was serious mortal sin they said is especially true if we approach and the passing of the American was venial. ...” That rationaliza- this as, “Yes, I’m a sinner, and tion, which hints at the notion I’m ready to try harder at not sin- that sin is not that big a deal if ning.” we try to be good people, sounds As the 400-page book pro-

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Send in your Elkhart St.Joseph St.Anthony de Padua announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Maria Marquez, 89, Granger Florence B.Bella, 84, St.Vincent de Paul Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Clement Michael Holy Family or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Fort Wayne Winde, St.Pius X Eileen B.Sandeen, 92, Catherine P.Fischer, 74, call our advertising sales staff to purchase space. New Haven Little Flower St.Charles Borromeo George E.Gerardot, 87, Lucille W.Regan, 83, Thomas J.Kelly II, 83, St.Louis-Besancon MISC. HAPPENINGS Hannah’s House seeks volunteers hen or seafood pasta. At 8 p.m. Holy Cross Mishawaka — Hannah’s House Bower North Productions will St.Mary SAJES plan Thanksgiving feast Plymouth will have a Holiday Happening present “Dead in the Water.” Thomas M.Gillen, 81, South Bend — The SAJES of St. Herman Patrick Klug, Harold Gantz, 94, dinner and auction Saturday, Tickets are $30 per person. St.Matthew Cathedral Matthew Cathedral will have a 86, St.Therese St.Michael Thanksgiving gathering on Dec. 2. Volunteers are needed to Contact Darryl at (260) 637- help solicit and organize dona- 2018. Proceeds will benefit the Thomas J.Bajdek, 58, Wednesday, Nov. 15. Mass at Grace P.Kintz, 77, South Bend tions, set-up and tear down the Women’s Care Center. St.Stanislaus 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew St.Vincent de Paul Irene T.Zeithammer, Cathedral will be followed by a event. Call (574) 254-5309 for 78, St.Joseph Waterloo home cooked Amish meal at information. Spaghetti dinner served by eighth David G.Aldin, 33, Bernadette L.Schlink, Mullet’s in Nappanee. grade class St.Therese Wilmer A.Berndt, 83, 82, St.Michael the Reservations needed by Nov. 8. Turkey Trot Knight South Bend — St. Anthony de St.Anthony de Padua Cost is $10 (includes meal, tax, Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Padua eighth graders are spon- Helen E.Christen, 96, Archangel tip and transportation). Call High School will have “Turkey soring an all-you-can-eat Papa St. Peter Jerome C.Borlik, 88, Sister Agnes Marie at (574) 289- Trot Knight” Sunday, Nov. 19, Vino’s spaghetti dinner on Holy Family 9439 or (574) 259-5427. at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Street Friday, Nov. 10, from 4:30 to 7 West. Tickets are $20 and p.m. for carryout and 5 to 7:30 include hors d’oeuvres, snacks, p.m. for dine-in. Tickets are $6 First Sunday rosary for families on hand. St. Charles is located at Shopping in Chicago supports Luers Fort Wayne – The first Sunday the corner of Trier and Reed Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers draft beer, soft drinks and danc- for adults and $4 for seniors and ing to the Junk Yard Band. students K-8 and available at the rosary for families will be roads. High School will have a bus trip Sunday, Nov. 5, at MacDougal to Chicago Saturday, Dec. 2, to Purchase tickets by calling door. St. Anthony School is Chapel from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Rosary Society sponsors craft show benefit LuersKnight. Depart Bishop Luers at (260) 456-1261 located at the corner of Jefferson with Father Edward Fernando Fort Wayne — Most Precious from Luers at 7 a.m. and return or Bob and Laura Sweigert at and Ironwood. and Sister Jacinta attending. All Blood Parish, 1515 Barhold Ave., by 10 p.m. The cost is $50 per (260) 484-5416. Must be 21 to are welcome. will host a craft show on person. Coffee, juice and pastries attend. All proceeds will benefit Chili supper, children’s carnival and Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. served in the morning and soda, LuersKnight and the athletic pro- open house planned to 3:30 p.m. in the school gym. spirits and snacks served on the gram. Monroeville — St. Rose Church CRAFT BAZAARS way back. Limited seating avail- will have a chili supper on Holiday bazaar able by calling (260) 456-1261. Luers announces open house to Saturday, Nov. 4, from 4-7:30 Bristol — St. Mary Church will Holiday craft bazaar prospective students p.m. A children’s carnival and have a Holiday bazaar Saturday, South Bend — St. Anthony de Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Padua will have a holiday craft Knights plan fish fry Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers open house will be at the school Lunch will be served. bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, from South Bend — The Knights of High School will have an open from 4-6 p.m. Call (260) 623- 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school Columbus Council 5521, 61533 house on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 3447 for information. auditorium, on the corner of E. S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish 2-4 p.m. Families are invited to Holiday Bazaar Jefferson and Ironwood Dr. fry on Friday, Nov. 3, from 5 to 7 tour the school, visit classrooms, Mishawaka — St. Joseph Parish DEVOTIONS Lunch will be available. p.m. Adults $7, children (5-12) meet teachers and students. Little Flower holy hour will have a holiday bazaar on $3. Chicken strips for $7 and Representatives will address Fort Wayne — Father Glenn Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to shrimp for $8 will be available. financial aid and tuition issues, Kohrman, pastor of St. Mary of 2 p.m. on the corner of Spring guidance programs and athletic the Lake, Culver, will celebrate and 3rd streets. Craft and house- hold items, raffles and baked St. Joseph School plans benefit activities. the holy hour at MacDougal goods on 80 tables displaying Monroeville — St. Joseph Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Christmas and holiday gifts. School will have a benefit auc- Mystery dinner theatre 7:15 p.m. Lunch available. Sponsored by tion and dinner dance Friday, Fort Wayne — St. Vincent’s the church adult choir. 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BY MARY ANN WYAND

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS — “We must live like saints.” That spiritual advice from St. Mother Theodore Guérin, the foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Woods, was artistically displayed on a banner in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Oct. 22 as a reminder to people to strive for holiness in daily life. Providence Sister Denise CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC Wilkinson, general superior, Cars travel past a sign along a portion of U.S. highway 150 near St. echoed St. Mother Theodore’s Mary-of-the-Woods, which was renamed St. Mother Theodore Guerin, in words in a reflection during the honor of the state’s first saint. Mother Theodore, who founded the congregation’s celebration of their Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, was canonized Oct. 15 in Foundation Day on Oct. 22 and the canonization of their foundress Rome. According to the Sisters of Providence, Mother Theodore likely by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 15 traveled a path similar to that of U.S. 150 on her way to this wooded in Rome. region of Indiana by stagecoach in 1840. Mother Theodore and five other Sisters of Providence began the Providence, education, creation, “I hope that more and more local congregation’s history 166 women, the family, justice, prayer, people will discover the life and years ago, Sister Denise explained the church (and) ministry. the spirit of St. Mother Theodore during the Mass, after enduring “Then let’s find ways to talk Guérin,” Sister Marie Kevin said, three months of arduous travel with one another, not only about “and that other young women will from France to Indiana. this remarkable woman, but about have the same courage that she “Succeeding generations of our hopes and aspirations and had in leaving her country, her Sisters of Providence have found deep-seated convictions about home, her native land (and) her enough good to do across the issues important to her,” she said. language to come to the wilds of United States, in South America, CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC “Let our conversations be marked Indiana to establish a congregation Taiwan and China, and so fol- Jack Kelly, 8, of Indianapolis touches a relic of St. Mother Theodore by respect for one another, a desire and a school. lowed in the footsteps of our fore- Guerin following Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at to be in community with one “I hope that many people will mothers,” she said. “It is this spirit St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Oct. 22. Sisters of Providence, alumnae of St. another.” come here to deepen their own — this legacy — we have cele- Mary-of-the-Woods College and other friends of the religious order Sister Denise said when Gov. prayer life,” she said, “and their brated each Oct. 22, our gathered that Sunday to honor the 166th anniversary of the founding Mitch Daniels dedicated a portion own understanding of their call of Highway 150 as “St. Mother from God — their relationship to Foundation Day, since 1840.” of the Indiana congregation and the Oct. 15 canonization of Mother Theodore Guérin Memorial God — and that God is calling all This year, she said, the Sisters Theodore in Rome. of Providence “add a new, rich and Highway” on Oct. 10, he told her, of us to sainthood.” complex pattern to our history as a Sister Denise said, she was often order. “ ‘As you know, I have Mother Saint Mary-of-the-Woods congregation — the experience of asked what Mother Theodore’s “They’re good questions and Theodore’s portrait hanging in my College is the oldest Catholic lib- the institutional church’s official sainthood means to the people of deserve thoughtful conversation office. We converse with each eral arts college for women in the recognition of our foundress as a Wabash Valley, the citizens of among all of us,” she said. “… I’d other frequently — usually in the United States,” she said. “We have saint of God.” Indiana, non-Catholics, former stu- suggest you read or reread Mother evening at the end of my day. I a long tradition of education, During the weeks before the dents, friends of the sisters and Theodore’s story. Ponder her need to tell you that it is impossi- beginning with our foundress, St. canonization Mass at the Vatican, members of the women’s religious observations about life, ble to knowingly do anything Mother Theodore, who was deco- wrong with her looking over my rated by the French government … shoulder.’ ” in France for her work in educa- Challenging her sisters, the tion there, and she brought that gift general superior asked them, “Will to America.” our love of God, love of one Father Daniel Hopcus, chaplain another and life of service with of the congregation, celebrated the others look like that of Mother Mass and Father Bernard Head, a Theodore? … What, sisters, must retired diocesan priest who former- we say and do so that others see in ly served as chaplain for the sis- us her unshakable trust in the ters, was the concelebrant. Providence that never fails? … After the Mass, Father Head Will we, as a congregation, so said he feels a lot of gratitude for respect her deepest hopes for us the years he served in ministry that we do ‘lean with all our with the Sisters of Providence. weight on Providence,’ and thus “This (canonization) is just the abandon ourselves totally to the culmination of the wonderful gifts demanding and loving mission of that they all have,” he said. “I feel the God of Providence?” very privileged to have been The assembly in the packed assigned here and to have worked church responded to Sister with them for over 20 years.” Denise’s remarks with a standing St. Theodora placed her trust in ovation, and some of the sisters God’s loving Providence, Father wiped away tears. Head said, which sustained her Before the liturgy, Providence throughout her life and led to her Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, the con- canonization. gregation’s promoter of St. “Providence was her whole Theodore’s cause, said returning life,” he said. “I think that people home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods who need to be enriched spiritual- after participating in the canoniza- ly, if they can turn themselves over tion felt like walking on holy to God like she did, that’s a great ground. lift for them and a great direction “I really believe that this place for their lives.” is a sacred place,” Sister Marie Our Lady of Providence also Kevin said, “and made sacred by “plays a great role in the lives of the wonderful work and the spirit all the sisters along with St. of … St. Mother Theodore.” Mother Theodore,” Father Head For many years, Saint Mary-of- said. “I think Mary’s trust in God, the-Woods has been the home of in her Son, is a pattern by which the National Shrine of Our Lady of the sisters have tried to live. … Providence, she said, and now the They’re very lucky to have two motherhouse is also the shrine of great (spiritual) models like that.” St. Theodora.