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BY JOHN THAVIS

Ordination (CNS) — After three weeks of dis- cussion and strategizing, the Synod of for this weekend Africa ended with calls for spiritual conversion and social reforms on the African continent. Coverage of ordination will The more than 200 participating bishops published be in the Nov. 8 issue a message to the world Oct. 23, appealing for a fairer global order based on Gospel values and telling cor- rupt Catholic politicians in Africa to “repent or resign” in the name of the common good. At a closing Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Oct. 25, Fresh opportunity Benedict XVI said if the church wants to change hearts and minds in Africa it must itself be a model of to renew liturgy unity with “no divisions based on ethnic, language or cultural groups.” English translation The pope, who presided over most of the synod and the Mass sessions, lunched with participants Oct. 24 and thanked them for “a good job.” He also received 57 Page 5 final propositions from the synod, to be used as the basis for a papal document on pastoral directions in Africa. The propositions called for a new spirituality to counter bad government, ethnic tensions, disease, Book of the Month exploitation by multinational companies and the cul- tural agenda of foreign aid organizations. ‘My Life with the Saints’ The pope encouraged the bishops to return to their Page 20 African dioceses and broadcast their 11-page message, which denounced moral and social ills while remind- ing Africans of their traditional values, particularly regarding the family. The message said poverty, misery, war and chaos Clocks change Nov. 1 are most often caused by “a tragic complicity and CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Move clocks back Bishops process at the start of the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops for Africa in St. SYNOD, PAGE 3 Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 25. one hour this weekend Pope establishes structure for of YEAR our PRIESTS Anglicans uniting with BY MARK WEBER

BY CINDY WOODEN Anglican bishops will not be able to function as Catholic bishops in keeping with the long- MSGR. J. WILLIAM standing Catholic and Orthodox tradition of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict ordaining only unmarried clergy as bishops, LESTER, PA XVI has established a special structure for Cardinal Levada said. When Bill Lester was a lad Anglicans who want to be in full communion The cardinal announced the new arrange- with the Roman while pre- ment at a press conference Oct. 20 at the in the fourth grade of serving aspects of their Anglican spiritual Vatican. He said the pope’s apostolic consti- Holy Angels Grade School and liturgical heritage, said U.S. Cardinal tution and norms for implementing it were William J. Levada. undergoing final revisions and would be pub- in Gary, Ind., it was the The cardinal, prefect of the Congregation lished in a couple of weeks. custom of the pastor, Msgr. Jansen, to dis- for the Doctrine of the Faith, said a new apos- In establishing the new jurisdictions, Pope tolic constitution would establish “personal Benedict is responding to “many requests” tribute report cards. This was done in the ordinariates” — similar to dioceses — to submitted by individual Anglicans and by classroom and when the monsignor oversee the pastoral care of those who want Anglican groups — including “20 to 30 bish- to bring elements of their Anglican identity ops” — asking to enter into full communion entered, he said in a strong voice, “All of into the Catholic Church with them. with the Catholic Church, the cardinal said. the boys who wish to be priests stand up!” Anglican priests who are married may be ordained Catholic priests, but married ANGLICAN, PAGE 3 YEAR OF, PAGE 4 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Praying with the saints, poor Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: John M. D’Arcy souls in purgatory, in November

EDITOR: Tim Johnson people from everywhere. Why? It is simple. catechesis on all this. This young woman, one of three women to NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad be declared a doctor of the church, showed An important correction ordinary people the road to sanctity. Here are As we approach the blessed day of ordi- Editorial Department her own words. She learned in prayer that she nation, a correction is in order. In this PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS had to strip herself of more dramatic “voca- newspaper two weeks ago, the good news FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, tions.” Although she was a Carmelite given that the Little Flower Holy Hour will be Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES totally to God, she wrote: returned to our newly restored MacDougal Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, “I feel within me other vocations. I feel the voca- Chapel, now under the patronage of St. tion of the warrior, the priest, the apostle, the doc- Mother Theodore Guérin. It indicated that Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY tor, the martyr.” Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, this Holy Hour started when there were no She turned then to the Scriptures, to St. seminarians in this diocese. We have never CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, the The month for the deceased had a time in the last 30-40 years and more, Hymn of Charity. when there has never been a candidate in Business Department When people die in your family, you “I understood that Love comprised all vocations, the vocation. That is simply not true. Now, BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice become very aware of November as a gift. It that Love was everything, that it embraced all there have been years when we had no ordi- could be called the month of the Communion times and places ... in a word, that it was eternal.” AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber nation; but thank God, in his grace, we of Saints. On Nov. 1, the feast of All Saints, I “Then, in the excess of my delirious joy, I cried out: BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol O Jesus, my Love ... my vocation, at last I have have never had a time when there were no will be at St. Joseph Church, Bluffton, to candidates for the priesthood. The smallest [email protected] pray for and solemnly install Father Francis found it, my vocation is Love! ... In the heart of the church, my mother, I shall be Love ... thus I shall be number of candidates during my 24 years, Chukwuma, JCL, as pastor. So, November as best I recall, was nine. Advertising Sales will start with a spring-like quality. A new everything ...” Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) She has another message for modern men Indeed, even now as we look ahead, beginning. A day when we try to understand there is one year down the road where there (260) 456-2824 and women, because although from her earli- what is sanctity and what is true holiness. A are no scheduled ordinations. However, Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) day given to all those ordinary saints not can- est years she had a profound experience of God’s love, it was taken from her in her late thanks to the grace of God; the prayers of (574) 234-0687 onized, but in heaven in God’s house praying years. In addition to enormous physical suf- the Little Flower group and many others; Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org for us. On Monday, Nov. 2, I will drive to the and the hard work of Father Bernie Galic; Catholic Cemetery in order to celebrate the fering, there was a great sense of the loss of God’s presence. Of this dark period, she his assistant, Mary Szymczak; and most of Published weekly except the fourth Mass for the commemoration of All Souls. wrote, “I am assailed by the worst tempta- all, our parish priests; we have always had Sunday in June, second and fourth This is the great Catholic tradition of praying candidates for the priesthood. Counting the weeks in July and August, the first week for those who have died, but because of the tions of atheism.” Joseph Ratzinger, in his book “Introduction to Christianity” recalls all two now ready for ordination, we have 18 of September and last week in weakness and imperfection we all have, we in the seminary. It is not yet what it needs December by the Diocese of Fort are not yet ready, not pure enough, for the this. Now Pope Benedict XVI, he has always Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., expressed a keen sense of the difficulties, to be; but humbly, we thank God for each vision of God. This is a holy teaching. This candidate. Vocations, as Pope Benedict XVI P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. place of preparation is a place of God’s mer- which the culture presents to modern man in Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, the life of faith. has pointed out in his beautiful book “Jesus ciful love. of Nazareth” come from prayer. So with all IN, and additional mailing office. I got a delight recently to read about I enjoyed this evening at this historic parish and also some Irish chili beforehand my heart, I thank all who continue praying. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Father Benedict Groeschel, a Franciscan, and But we need this correction — the Lord has well known as a preacher and retreat master. with Father Neil Ryan, CSC, who served as a Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort missionary in Uganda, and still has a mis- never left us without candidates for the Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: He had a serious accident in recent years, and priesthood and I am sure he never will. But his health is not the best. He humbly said he sionary heart at Little Flower. I was also [email protected]. pleased to visit briefly with my old friend, the responsibility for prayer and seeking out was looking forward to purgatory, because he candidates rests on all of us. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort grew up in New Jersey; therefore, he had Father José Martelli, CSC. Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) already understood something about purgato- St. Charles School 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. ry. A day with our priests BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South At the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at A delightful day at Sacred Heart, It was a joy, with the help of Msgr. John Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Notre Dame, they place a book in the sanctu- Warsaw, with our priests. In the morning, Suelzer and Father Tony Steinacker, to 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. ary this month. If you are part of the Notre presentations by some of our still new, but bless the new kindergarten at St. Charles Dame family, and even if you are not, you excellent, department heads: Jim Tighe, Parish, Fort Wayne. This extraordinary News deadline is the Monday morning sign names of your beloved dead and they director of the Office of Catechesis and parish has had only two pastors since its before publication date. Advertising will be prayed for. I believe our two cathe- Mark Myers, Ph.D., superintendent of foundation in 1957. There is nothing in the deadline is nine days before publica- world like visiting children in kindergarten tion date. drals do that, and it is a great tradition. schools. Joe Ryan, our financial officer, and I presented some important new controls and learning how well catechized they are. A full church at Mass, and then the bless- LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- The Communion of Saints for parish finances. We are intent in draw- ing the parish finance councils into stronger ing, and a delightful lunch turned a rainy comes original, signed letters about What a wonderful thing that our loved day into one of joy. issues affecting church life. Although ones who have died are praying for us; and and more effective oversight of all parish we cannot publish every letter we finances, as the church requires in the Code I am grateful that the Irish overcame the we can pray for them, and help them Eagles in a close struggle. When BC wins, I receive, we strive to provide a balanced through the period of purgation to the ever- of Canon Law. Indeed, we are extending representation of expressed opinions their responsibility. With the help of Cindy usually get the business when I go home for lasting joy of being in God’s presence and summer vacation. Then on Sunday, a joy to and a variety of reflections on life in the seeing him as St. Paul promised — face to Black, I presented the core of what consti- church.We will choose letters for publi- celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred face. tutes a strong and effective parish ministry cation based on reader interest, timeli- to young people. Heart. So many people from throughout the ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Speaking of saints Of special interest was a brief presenta- country. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- tion by Brian MacMichael, director of our I had cousins from Philadelphia who vis- ions. Letters must not exceed 250 After a delightful day with our priests, I Office of Worship. You realize that there is ited, along with other old friends, and two words. All letters must be signed and drove to Little Flower Parish to speak on worthy priests: Father Jim Canniff and include a phone number and address a new translation being made of the Roman their patron saint. Several years ago, a large Missal. It has been many years in the prepa- Father Charlie Murphy, helping Father for verification.We reserve the right to crowd, over two days and all night, wound Mike Heintz at St. Matthew’s, attending edit letters for legal and other concerns. ration. A new translation will be very around the famous St. Patrick’s Cathedral in enriching, more sound to the text, and two games and staying until the ordination. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, New York. Located on 5th Avenue, near the also retaining some of the more majestic Now come the Yankees and the Phillies. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN great centers of high-fashion and commerce. and theologically sound expressions of the I will be rooting for the National League 46856-1169; or e-mail: This beautiful cathedral, built by immigrants, original Latin. The translation made in the team, but I am afraid it is the Yankees’ year. [email protected] the place of the final Mass of Christian Burial late ‘60s was hasty; and in this diocese, we A very powerful team. for Babe Ruth and Vince Lombardi and so will cooperate 100 percent and so will our See you all next week. ISSN 0891-1533 many others, presented a remarkable scene. USPS 403630 priests; and the result will be better wor- Part of the remains of St. Therese, who died ship. Brian gave us a brief, but excellent before she reached her 25th birthday, brought NOVEMBER 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 ANGLICAN STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bishop D’Arcy appoints

At the same time, Cardinal Levada said the new provision two new members does not weaken the commitment Bishop D’Arcy has appointed two new members to the Diocesan of the Vatican to promoting Review Board. This advisory board was established in 2002 to Christian unity, but is a recogni- assist the bishop in complying with the requirements of the tion that many Anglicans share the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and The Catholic faith and that Anglicans Essential Norms. The new members are: Judy Pursley of St. have a spiritual and liturgical life Patrick Parish, Arcola; and Donald Schmid, member of St. Pius X worth preserving. Parish, Granger, and St. Monica Parish, Mishawaka. “It has always been the princi- Bishop D’Arcy said, “Both bring significant experience to the pal aim — the principal aim — to excellent people on our board. Don Schmid is Assisting United achieve the full, visible unity” of CNS FILE PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO States Attorney for Northern Indiana; so once again, we have the Catholic Church and Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican someone from the criminal justice community on our advisory Communion, the cardinal said. Communion, presents a gift to Pope Benedict XVI during their meeting board. Judy is a former teacher, a mother and grandmother, with But given recent changes with- at the Vatican Nov. 23, 2006. The Vatican announced Oct. 20 that the significant experience in the community, and has previous experi- in many Anglican provinces with pope has established a special structure for Anglicans who want to be ence on various boards concerned with children and especially the ordination of women priests united with the Roman Catholic Church. abused children. They fill out our excellent advisory board.” and bishops and the acceptance of homosexuality in some areas, the prospect of full unity “seemed to Roman Catholic Church in the seeking communion with Rome the bishops also criticized aid pro- recede,” he said. near future, this announcement wanted a stronger affirmation of The church recognizes and wel- grams that come with strings will clarify possible options, and their Anglican heritage and a guar- attached that violate the recipients’ comes those Anglicans who fully we wish them God’s strength and antee that it would continue to SYNOD share the Catholic faith, agree with moral and cultural values. guidance in their discernment,” the have a place in the Catholic CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The propositions said the fami- the Catholic view that only men Anglican leader said. Church, which is why the pope can be ordained priests and recog- ly in Africa is threatened today by U.S. Archbishop J. Augustine ordered the establishment of per- the practice of abortion, the deni- nize the role of the bishop of Di Noia, secretary of the sonal ordinariates. Rome — the pope — as the sign criminal conspiracy of local lead- gration of childbearing, “the dis- Congregation for Divine Worship The number of ordinariates and ers and foreign interests.” tortion of the notion of marriage and guarantor of church unity, he and the Sacraments and former their headquarters will be deter- said. Africa needs “saintly politicians and the family itself,” and divorce. undersecretary of the doctrinal mined by the number of Anglicans who will clean the continent of The bishops called for better edu- At a press conference in congregation, spoke at the press seeking full communion, Cardinal London Oct. 20, Anglican corruption, work for the good of cation of Catholics in the meaning conference with Cardinal Levada. Levada said. The head of each the people and know how to gal- of Christian marriage, improved Archbishop Rowan Williams of “We have been praying for ordinariate will be a former Canterbury, head of the Anglican vanize other men and women of marriage preparation programs unity for 40 years. We find now Anglican clergyman, who will not good will from outside the church and better support for families. Communion, and Archbishop that the prayers we have had are necessarily be ordained a Catholic of Westminster, to join hands against the common The propositions condemned being answered in a way that we bishop. evils that beset our nations,” the all acts of violence against president of the Catholic Bishops’ did not anticipate. So the Holy New priests for the ordinariates Conference of England and Wales, message said. women, including “the battering of Spirit is at work here and the Holy will study in seminaries with other The bishops called on interna- wives, the disinheritance of daugh- issued a joint statement saying the See cannot not respond,” the arch- Catholic seminarians, but an ordi- new provisions are a recognition tional corporations operating in ters, the oppression of widows in bishop said. nariate can “establish a house of Africa to stop “their criminal dev- the name of tradition, forced mar- of “the substantial overlap in faith, In 1993 the Catholic bishops of formation to address the particular doctrine and spirituality between astation of the environment in riages, female genital mutilation, England and Wales asked the needs of formation in the Anglican their greedy exploitation of natural trafficking in women and several the Catholic Church and the Vatican not to implement special patrimony,” Cardinal Levada said. Anglican tradition.” resources.” They lamented that no other abuses such as sex slavery structures for former Anglicans in In general, married Anglican international body or world leader and sex tourism.” “Without the dialogues of the their country, saying that the for- priests and bishops who become past 40 years, this recognition has come forth to stop “these Synod members promised to mation of Anglican-identity Catholic will be ordained Catholic crimes against humanity” that promote the education of girls and would not have been possible, nor Catholic parishes would only fur- priests, as will married Anglican would hopes for full visible unity “foment wars in order to make fast women, open shelters for those ther fracture the Christian commu- seminarians, he said. gains from chaos at the cost of who are abused and bring women have been nurtured,” the two lead- nity and would make the eventual But an unmarried man ordained ers said. human lives and blood.” into church decision-making struc- unity of the Catholic Church and a Catholic priest will not be per- The synod’s message noted the tures. Archbishop Williams told Anglican Communion more diffi- mitted to marry, and the pope’s reporters that some members of church’s valuable work in fighting The closing Mass was concele- cult. will state a HIV and AIDS and caring for brated by more than 200 African the Church of England are uneasy Archbishop Di Noia said, “The clear preference for a celibate cler- about positions their church is tak- those affected, and expressed bishops, and the liturgy combined ecumenical movement has gy, Archbishop Di Noia said. agreement with Pope Benedict that Roman and African elements. A ing, yet they would not want to changed. There has been a tremen- Cardinal Levada told reporters become Roman Catholic. condoms would not beat the pan- Nigerian choir, backed by a dous shift” in the prospects for that he realizes “for some people it demic. It asked people to recog- restrained drum and percussion “This will not resolve their full, complete union. seems to be a problem” that the challenges, and we in the Church nize the success obtained by pre- section, sang a processional hymn Many Anglicans already con- Vatican is allowing married former vention programs advocating in the Igbo language as the pope, of England have to continue to sider themselves to be Catholic, Anglicans to be ordained Catholic engage with that,” he said. abstinence and fidelity within mar- dressed in gold vestments, entered Archbishop Di Noia said, and the priests, but will not allow Catholic riage. the basilica. Cardinal Levada told reporters pope’s new initiative will make priests who have left to marry to he met personally Oct. 19 with The synod’s propositions also In his homily, Pope Benedict “explicit the bond that is already return to ministry. spoke about AIDS, calling for said the church is called upon to Archbishop Williams, who had implicit.” “They are two different circum- been told about the new arrange- efforts against anything “that helps deliver, in word and deed, In 1980 the Vatican made a stances,” the cardinal said. the spread of the disease, such as Christianity’s perennial message of ment a month earlier. special for Respecting “the authenticity of the In a letter to top Anglican lead- poverty, the breakdown of family hope, which “the Lord of history members of the Episcopal Church, call to service” of Anglican clergy life, marital unfaithfulness, never tires of renewing for the ers, Archbishop Williams said, “In the U.S. province of the Anglican who were married when they the light of recent discussions with promiscuity and a lifestyle that is oppressed and overwhelmed Communion, who wanted to came to the decision to become devoid of human values and humanity of every era and every senior officials in the Vatican, I become Catholic after the Catholic is different from the case can say that this new possibility is Gospel virtues.” land.” Episcopalians began ordaining of “a Catholic who knowingly One of the strongest synod “Get up, church in Africa, fam- in no sense at all intended to women priests. The provision commits to a celibate priesthood undermine existing relations propositions condemned a section ily of God,” he said. “Set out on included permission for entire and then decides for different rea- of the 2003 Maputo Protocol, the path of a new evangelization between our two communions or parishes of former Episcopalians sons to leave the priesthood for to be an act of proselytism or adopted by the African Union in with the courage that comes from to use elements of their liturgy in married life.” Maputo, Mozambique, on the Holy Spirit.” aggression. It is described as sim- the Catholic Mass. “I do not think it is an insur- ply a response to specific inquiries women’s rights in Africa for God’s plan does not change, he Archbishop Di Noia said only a mountable problem,” Cardinal encouraging the continent’s gov- said, and it is always aimed at the from certain Anglican groups and handful of parishes took advantage Levada said, adding that the individuals wishing to find their ernments to provide abortion serv- kingdom of liberty and peace for of that special permission, and in church needs to educate Catholics ices in cases of rape, incest or dan- all. This implies his preference for future within the Roman Catholic 2003 the Vatican approved “The that the dispensation for former Church.” ger to a woman’s physical or men- those deprived of peace and free- Book of Divine Worship” for their Anglican clergy is an exception tal health. dom, and those violated in their “For those who wish to enter liturgical use. and that the church continues to into full communion with the While thanking international dignity, he said. But he said many of those now uphold the virtue of celibacy. aid agencies for their assistance, 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 1, 2009 Vatican, traditionalist Catholics identify key questions for dialogue

non-Christian religions, and reli- the Society of St. Pius X, found- In January, Pope Benedict lift- who are authorized by the two BY CINDY WOODEN gious freedom,” the statement ed by the late Archbishop Marcel ed the excommunications of four sides,” Father Lombardi said. said. Lefebvre. bishop members of the society, The head of the Society of St. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an Jesuit Father Federico Father Lombardi said the who were ordained against papal Pius X, Bishop , atmosphere described as “cordial, Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, meeting Oct. 26 “marked a new orders in 1988, and said he hoped who was not at the Vatican for respectful and constructive,” said the meeting lasted the move would open the the meeting, repeatedly has said Vatican officials opened a dia- about three hours and way for a serious dia- he and the other members of the logue with representatives of the dealt primarily with set- logue about doctrinal dif- society have serious concerns traditionalist Society of St. Pius ting an agenda and a The pope later said that full communion ferences between the about the way the teachings of X and scheduled twice-a-month schedule for the talks. church and the tradition- the have meetings over the coming While he gave no idea alist group. been interpreted and implement- months. how long the process for the group’s members would depend The pope later said ed, particularly the teachings In a statement issued after the would take, Father that full communion for regarding religious liberty, ecu- first meeting at the Vatican Oct. Lombardi said semi- on “true recognition of the magisterium the group’s members menism, liturgy and relations 26, the monthly meetings repre- would depend on “true with other religions. “Ecclesia Dei” said the process sented a “rather intense recognition of the magis- The delegation of the Society would focus on key doctrinal rhythm” and a serious and the authority of the pope and of the terium and the authority of St. Pius X was led by issues arising from the teachings attempt to heal two of the pope and of the Argentine Bishop Alphonso de of the Second Vatican Council. decades of separation Second Vatican Council.” Second Vatican Galarreta, who was one of the “The questions due to be between the traditional- Council.” four bishops originally excommu- examined concern the concept of ists and the rest of the Father Lombardi said nicated by Pope John Paul II. tradition, the Missal of Paul VI church. the commission’s posi- Father Lombardi said Bishop de (the post-Vatican II Roman In July Pope Benedict tive description of the Galaretta and the other represen- Missal), the interpretation of XVI placed the pontifical climate of the meeting tatives of the society lodged in Vatican Council II in continuity commission under the authority phase in the relationship” meant there was “a sense of trust the Domus Santa Marta, a hostel with Catholic doctrinal tradition, of the Congregation for the between the society and the that accompanied this meeting inside the Vatican, which houses the themes of the unity of the Doctrine of the Faith and said the Vatican and he said that the dia- and its prospects.” cardinals during a papal con- church and the Catholic princi- commission would be responsible logue was possible “thanks to the “Finally, doctrinal questions clave. ples of ecumenism, the relation- for talks aimed at restoring “full fact that the excommunications are beginning to be discussed by ship between Christianity and communion” with members of were lifted.” competent people, representatives

and was ordained as a priest by YEAR of PRIESTS Bishop John F. Noll in 1945. our Msgr. Lester has had a life- long interest in sports, particular- ly baseball, which is metaphori- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cally appropriate, since for his entire priestly career, each bishop he has served has called on him All of the boys stood. By the as a utility player, dependable time Bill reached eighth grade, pinch hitter and team leader. The he was the only one standing monsignor has stepped up to when the report card roll call was serve as pastor, high school prin- given. cipal, diocesan school superin- He then entered Bishop Noll tendent, chancellor, seminary High School in Gary and had a director and priest coach. In the grueling, grimy job with the diocesan dugout, he is known as local Buick agency detailing “the guy who puts out the fires.” automobiles. Now living in “alleged retire- One day when he came home ment” in the independent living for dinner, Bill’s mother said that unit of Saint Anne Home and Msgr. Jansen had called to invite Retirement Community in Fort him to join three other young Wayne and looking forward to men from Holy Angels Parish, his 90th birthday this November, whom the monsignor was escort- he still “subs” for other priests, ing to the St. Lawrence Seminary participates in presbytery meet- Prep School in Wisconsin for a ings and attends Friday night look and see visit. high school football games. All of the visitors were favor- Monsignor has an optimistic ably impressed with the campus outlook for life and the church. scene and the variety of sports He shares the opinion of others activity there and chose to attend who see secular life in this coun- St. Lawrence. Bill, as a high try as the reason for the lack of school sophomore, was the priestly vocations, but points to youngest; the others were college an active and informed laity as age. Eventually, the older three encouraging and beneficial indi- left the program and Bill Lester cations for the future. finished high school at St. Happy birthday, Msgr. Lester. Lawrence and went on to Enjoy the World Series! Catholic University in Washington, D.C. for seminary Condo for Sale - Ave Maria, Florida Two bedroom, two bath, elegantly furnished condo with private swimming pool. Across from the Ave Maria Oratory. Owner financing - no closing costs. Visit the community on www.avemaria.com Call Joe Ciminello (614) 207-9436 NOVEMBER 1, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 New translation a ‘fresh opportunity’ to renew liturgy, bishop says the vernacular. In the sixth centu- you) and ‘Et cum spiri tu tuo’ diocese he was taking a “hopeful BY BRIAN T. OLSZEWSKI ry, a body of Latin hymns, (And with your spirit) as a people approach” in explaining the prayers and rubrics were com- in response is not that we are changes, emphasizing the oppor- ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CNS) — piled and used by those who addressing the priest who had tunity for spiritual growth they The latest English translation of knew Latin. Five centuries later, said that; we’re addressing Christ provided. the revised order of the Mass in Latin, already the language of whose presence the priest repre- “We hear a lot today from a lot the Roman Missal is not expected scholarship, philosophy and sci- sents,” Bishop Cupich said. of folks that there is a lack of to be officially incorporated into ence, became the language of “We’re addressing the person of belief in the real presence of the liturgy for at least two years, worship. Christ. You are ordained in spirit Christ in the . But I but priests and liturgists in the The bishop said that “there are to be Christ present. The risen think the real problem is that peo- Archdiocese of Milwaukee some schools of thought today Christ is there. We believe that ple don’t really understand that received a preview of it from one who challenge the need for a lan- the risen Christ was there, pres- Christ was truly risen; he’s active of the people who has worked on guage of the people” because ent.” and working in our midst,” he the translation. they see people participating spir- Noting that all other language said. “We come together at During a recent presentation to itually or intellectually in the groups use Sunday the priests at the archdiocese’s liturgy. “And with your Eucharist ... to Cousins Center in St. Francis, But he refuted that, referring Spirit,” the bish- be with the Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Rapid to the words of Pope Paul VI op added, “This We come together at Lord, the risen City, S.D., termed implementa- from 1965: The pontiff said the is an example of one, in our tion of the translation as “a fresh vernacular was “necessary to BISHOP BLASE J. CUPICH the nuances that midst, to renew opportunity to do renewal of make its prayer understandable were lost in the Sunday Eucharist ... to be us, to change liturgy for your people.” and grasped by all. The good of have to be patient with our- early transla- our lives, to A member since 2002 of what the faithful calls for this kind of selves.” tions. ... What is with the Lord, the risen transform us.” is now the U.S. bishops’ action, making possible their The bishop explained why an being proposed He encour- Subcommittee on the Translation active share in the church’s wor- accurate translation of the third offers a richness aged the priests of Scripture Text, Bishop Cupich ship ... (the vernacular) means edition of the Roman Missal, that we’ve one, in our midst, to renew to examine the said that thorough catechesis that you, the faithful, so that you published in 2000, was needed. missed.” possibilities the would be needed to prepare peo- may be able to unite yourselves “English is seen as the univer- He told the us, to change our lives, new translation ple for the changes. more closely to the church’s sal language. Texts throughout priests not to would provide. “We need a coordinated, mas- prayer, pass over from being sim- the world take their translations “be pulled “Just think in sive, comprehensive introduction ple spectators to becoming active from the English,” he said. between the to transform us. your imagina- to the Roman Missal within the participants.” “There is concern that the English NCR (National tion what we church in this country, and pre- Bishop Cupich cautioned: translation is as accurate as possi- Catholic BISHOP BLASE J. CUPICH could create in sented in a way that allows “This is not ‘reform of the ble so that when others use it, Reporter) and this country if Catholics throughout the country reform’ — all that language we’re they are not distanced from the The Wanderer the bishops to understand what is happening hearing from people who have an Latin.” (newspapers),” together decided and to use it as an opportunity to axe to grind or who are trying to As an example, he noted that but to learn as that the catech- renew the liturgy,” he said Sept. cause trouble for the church; this “many of the prayers” in the sec- much as they could about the esis for this new Roman Missal 30. is an ongoing attempt to try and ond Latin edition (1975) translat- changes, to “defuse hot wires by would be done within the same Bishop Cupich reviewed the have an actual translation of the ed into English (1985) “address engaging in intelligent discus- period of time at every parish in early history of liturgical lan- Latin into vernacular. This is the God as though we were telling sion” and helping people answer the country,” Bishop Cupich said. guage, noting that for nearly 10 first time in the history of the God something as opposed to the question “What is this transla- “We would create the best of centuries, Mass was celebrated in church we have done this; we praising God for who he was.” tion offering us in the renewal of renewal and enthusiasm within “The reason we say, ‘Dominus liturgy?” our Catholic Church that we vobiscum’ (The Lord be with Bishop Cupich said that in his haven’t seen in a long time.” All Souls Day Mass All Saints Religious Goods 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne 260-456-9173 (across from South Side High School) featuring Advent Wreaths & Candles In the Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel •Religious Christmas Cards of the •Crucifixes • Bibles • Statues Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne •Medals and Rosaries 3500 Lake Avenue Monday, November 2 - Noon Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Celebrant

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In both the House and murder of a nun in the chapel of a Senate, members and staffers are Toledo Catholic hospital. Lawyers working to combine multiple for the priest, Father Gerald committee-passed versions of Robinson, say they will seek health reform legislation — two in redress for the conviction through the Senate, three in the House — other legal means. The Supreme into bills that could be taken to the Court’s denial was issued without floor. Officials of the U.S. comment Oct. 5, the first day of Conference of Catholic Bishops the high court’s new term. John are working behind the scenes to Donahue, one of Father improve the bills to put them in Robinson’s attorneys, said a line with the vision of American request was pending in Common health care that the bishops have Pleas Court in Lucas County, been encouraging for decades. Ohio, which includes Toledo, to “We continue to have concerns have the judge vacate the jury ver- about the treatment of the poor dict of murder and to order a new and immigrants” in the bills, trial. No date has been set to hear Richard Doerflinger, associate arguments. Mercy Sister Margaret director of the USCCB Secretariat Ann Pahl was killed at the now- for Pro-Life Activities, told closed Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Catholic News Service Oct. 21. She had been stabbed 31 times “But the abortion issue is the one and strangled from behind, with that is most intractable to us.” The two bones in her neck broken. The bishops’ message on abortion and case remained open but had grown conscience rights in health care cold until Father Robinson was has been clear, despite some arrested in 2004. He was suspend- claims that they have changed CNS PHOTO/MIKE CRUPI, CATHOLIC COURIER ed from active ministry upon his their position or don’t really Registered nurse Joseph Gervase receives the H1N1 vaccine from fellow RN Kathy arrest. understand current law. “Our posi- tion has been very consistent,” Mancini Stryker Oct. 23 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. On Oct. 22 the Doerflinger said. “It’s always New York State Health Department suspended a regulation that would have compelled November Mass planned been that (the final health reform) to pray for Archbishop bill must maintain the status quo state healthcare workers to get the shot, citing a current shortage of the vaccine. on abortion and conscience rights. Sheen’s sainthood cause It should not be used as a vehicle $500 for not posting a sign that their roots to St. John. The first we are living them together in for expanding or changing federal states as much is nothing short of wooden clapboard church was truth, in love, in hope and, above WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (CNS) — policies.” harassment,” Archbishop O’Brien dedicated in 1851. The current all, in responsibility,” he said. A special evening Mass to pray for said, “especially when nothing in church, completed in 1886, was the sainthood cause of the late a pregnancy support center’s the largest stone building in the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is to Making pro-life centers Yellow-Page advertisements or state at the time. Hundreds fill Detroit be celebrated at a Catholic church name services Web pages would lead a woman to cathedral to venerate in the Richmond Diocese Nov. 10. believe these centers provide Msgr. Stanley Deptula, executive not provided called abortions or abortion-related serv- Patriarch says people St. Damien relic director of the Archbishop Fulton ices.” J. Sheen Foundation in Peoria, Ill., ‘harassment’ of faith have role in DETROIT (CNS) — Hundreds is expected to be present for the caring for environment filled the Cathedral of the Most Mass at St. Bede Church in BALTIMORE (CNS) — A pro- Pope elevates Blessed Sacrament in Detroit Oct. Williamsburg, along with other posal requiring Baltimore preg- NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — 13 for the reception of the relic of foundation members and a Sheen nancy support centers to post a Connecticut church to Ecumenical Patriarch St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, family member. Prior to the Mass, disclaimer telling clients they do status of minor basilica Bartholomew of Constantinople the 19th-century Belgian mission- a special conference will be held not provide abortion or contracep- opened a symposium on the envi- ary who ministered to people with for priests to discuss Archbishop tive services is harassment of the STAMFORD, Conn. (CNS) — ronmental challenges in the leprosy in Hawaii before dying of Sheen’s life and works and his pro-life centers, say Catholic lead- Pope Benedict XVI has elevated Mississippi River region Oct. 21 the disease. The relic, a piece of cause. ers. Baltimore Archbishop Edwin St. John the Evangelist Church in by reasserting the role people of his left heel bone, came to Detroit F. O’Brien and other critics of the downtown Stamford in the faith play in caring for the earth’s from Rome, where the pope can- measure said abortion clinics are Bridgeport Diocese to the status of resources. Dubbed the “green onized the priest and four others Pope Benedict accepts not being similarly required to list minor basilica. The designation patriarch,” the spiritual leader of Oct. 11. After Detroit, the relic resignation of Boston all the services they don’t provide, was announced Oct. 17. Bishop the world’s 300 million Greek was taken to San Francisco and such as infant clothes, formula William E. Lori of Bridgeport said Orthodox, has sponsored an annu- Oakland, Calif., and returned to Auxiliary Bishop Irwin and parenting classes. The presi- in a statement he was grateful to al symposium on the environment Hawaii Oct. 17. It was to tour the dent of the Baltimore City the pope “for this great blessing for the last eight years in different islands before being permanently VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Council, Stephanie Rawlings- on our diocese. As a minor basili- parts of the world. His interest in placed in the Cathedral of Our Benedict XVI has accepted the Blake, and 10 other members are ca, St. John’s now enjoys a special holding this year’s gathering in Lady of Peace in Honolulu, where resignation of Boston Auxiliary sponsoring the bill, which if relationship with the Holy New Orleans was sparked in part St. Damien was ordained as a Bishop Francis X. Irwin. His res- passed would levy a fine of $500 Father,” he said. “It becomes the by the damage inflicted on the city priest of the Congregation of the ignation was announced at the per day on centers that do not pope’s church and a center for the by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “As Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Vatican Oct. 20. Bishop Irwin is comply with the requirement. In promotion of the teachings of the we look at this great river and It was knowing about the Christ- 75 years old, the age at which an Oct. 16 letter to Rawlings- Holy Father and the Catholic explore the challenges faced by like sacrifice of Hawaii’s first bishops are required by canon law Blake, Archbishop O’Brien said Church’s magisterium, as well as local communities, let us search saint that compelled so many to to submit their resignation to the the bill targets nonprofit organiza- a center for a deeper devotion to for solutions from the perspective venerate the relic during the pope. Pope John Paul II named tions whose mission is to help the pope as the successor of St. of faith, mindful that we are all in evening vespers service at the then-Msgr. Irwin an auxiliary for women carry pregnancies to term. Peter.” Founded in 1847 to meet the same fragile boat of life,” Detroit cathedral. “He cared for the Boston Archdiocese in 1996. He said it is “well-known” that the needs of a growing Catholic Patriarch Bartholomew said, his people that were the outcasts, the A Boston archdiocesan priest, he pregnancy support centers are population, St. John is known as black robes fluttering against the people that no one else wanted to was a pastor in Arlington, Mass., exclusively focused on assisting the “mother church of Stamford.” wind as he spoke from a podium deal with ... it takes someone spe- at the time of the appointment. He women in their choice for child- Twenty-three churches and mis- set up at a hotel on the banks of cial to be able to live among them also had extensive experience in birth, and do not provide abortions sions in Stamford, Greenwich, the Mississippi. “We are living and accept them just as they are,” social work. or contraception. “To fine a center New Canaan and Darien trace defining moments in history, and said Jerry Vandecandelaere, a NOVEMBER 1, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

The presenter for the weekend is Dr. Janet Smith to speak Father John Paul Joyce, a gifted in Portage preacher and teacher who brings to life the words of the Gospel PORTAGE — A free presentation with an intensity that ignites by Professor Janet E. Smith on the hearts. topic, “The Family as a Path to ROUND THE IOCESE Father John Paul grew up and Holiness,” will be held on Nov. 7, A D lived most of his life on Long at Nativity of Our Savior Parish in Island in New York. He is a mem- Portage. The event is sponsored ber of the Intercessors of the by the Diocese of Gary Pro-life Lamb, a Catholic religious com- Office and will begin with a 9 a.m. STUDENTS VISIT EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBITION munity founded by Mother Mass celebrated by Bishop Dale Nadine Brown. The community is Melczek, followed by a morning comprised of priests, consecrated presentation, a prepaid box lunch brothers and sisters and lay fami- and an afternoon presentation. The lies, whose charism is communal program concludes at 2 p.m. intercession (prayer for others), This talk centers on helping and whose spirituality is contem- mothers and fathers comprehend plative, Marian and charismatic. the importance of their vocation Father Joyce is currently serving and provide valuable insight into full-time as the superior of the how they can parent successfully. men in the community. Smith holds the Father Michael Doors will open at 8 a.m. on J. McGivney Chair of Life Ethics Saturday, Dec. 5, for check-in and at Sacred Heart Major Seminary onsite registration if space is in Detroit. For many years Smith available (350 seat capacity). The has been a powerful proponent of talks will begin at 9 a.m. The con- the civilization of love, teaching ference concludes on Sunday, the truth about human sexuality Dec. 6, at 2:30 p.m. Included will and family life. She has published be talks, Mass, time for personal many articles on ethical and reflection, the sacrament of recon- bioethics issues, and she has ciliation and eucharistic adoration. taught at the University of Notre A lunch on both Saturday and Dame and the University of Sunday will be included in the Dallas. Smith is serving a second registration fee, which is adults, term as a consultant for the $75; college students, $45; priests on the Family. and seminarians, no charge. Box lunches can be purchased Brochures will be available for $6 each prepaid, with a choice soon. For more information, call of turkey, ham or veggie sub, and Dave and Jan Torma at (574) 291- orders may be sent to Lori Kleist, 3381 or e-mail Jan at jtheart- 4204 Bloomingdale Ave., [email protected]. Valparaiso, Ind. 46383. Checks are payable to the Office of Pro- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Life. For additional information, call Lori at (219) 477-5949. Students from St. Louis Academy, New Haven, visited the The Vatican International Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World, which was featured at St. Joseph Kali Genos receives Seton Parish, LaGrange, Oct. 3-10. The exhibit featured 140 panels to describe the 126 mira- Scholarship cles presented from around the world with maps, photos and text about each miracle. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six Seton scholars, including Kali Genos of Fort Wayne who is a Catholic school after graduation. the main message as implied by senior at Marian University in Genos received the Seton the title and concludes with a HOLY CROSS STUDENTS PARTICIPATE Indianapolis, have been named by Scholarship during the 19th annu- “Plan of Life” that revolves the National Catholic Educational al Seton dinner and awards cere- around prayer. “Friends, Boys and IN 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Association (NCEA). Genos is a mony on Oct. 5 at the Ronald Getting Along,” “Mirror, Mirror 2006 graduate of Bishop Dwenger Reagan International Trade Center on the Wall ... What is Beauty High School and is a member of in Washington, D.C. After All?” “Girls Rock!” “Mind St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Your Manners,” “Modern and Wayne. Teresa Tomeo to speak at Modest” are tools for Catholic The Seton scholarships are girls ages 9-13 as they learn about given every year in conjunction 40 Days for Life closing themselves, their feminine genius with the Seton Awards, NCEA’s rally and their inherent dignity as highest honor. Seton Awards are daughters of the King. “All Things given in recognition of significant FORT WAYNE — Organizers of Girl: Truth for Teens” is the book philanthropic, leadership or serv- the 40 Days For Life in Fort for Catholic teens ages 13-18. ice contributions to Catholic edu- Wayne are hosting a closing rally For more information about the cation, and each honoree desig- on All Saints Day featuring Teresa series, visit www.ATGSeries.com. nates one student as a Seton schol- Tomeo, a noted author, speaker Tomeo has also authored ar. and Catholic radio program host. “Newsflash! My Surprising Genos is the Jerry Semler She will speak from 3-4:30 p.m. at Journey from Secular Anchor to Seton Scholar. The award and the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Media Evangelist,” and “Noise,” a scholarship are named in honor of 7710 State St. in Fort Wayne. compelling and irrefutable case St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774- Redeemer Radio — Catholic about the dangers of our dominant 1821), who is regarded by many Radio 1450 AM, which hosts media culture. as the founder of the U.S. Catholic Tomeo’s program “Catholic school network. Connections” on weekdays from Intercessor of the Lamb Genos is an elementary educa- 9-10 a.m., is hosting an opportuni- PROVIDED BY HOLY CROSS SCHOOL tion major and is completing her ty to meet and talk with Tomeo. conference scheduled After the rally, Tomeo will sign Junior high students at Holy Cross School in South Bend student-teaching at St. NOTRE DAME — A two-day books and answer questions. Christopher School in Intercessor of the Lamb confer- have made 40 Days for Life a project. Twenty-five stu- Tomeo’s works as an author Indianapolis. She ranks ninth all- ence scheduled Dec. 5-6, will be include “All Things Girl,” a dents have been taking turns, giving up ther lunch on time in the number of service held on the campus of the groundbreaking book series for hours recorded for Marian University of Notre Dame. The Mondays, to pray the rosary in front of the Women’s “tweenaged” girls. The book University with 555.5 hours docu- theme is “The Spirit of the Lord is series affirms each young girl’s Pavilion. After leading and reciting the rosary as a group, mented as of fall 2009. She is upon Me” and the conference will uniqueness, value and her ultimate active in many campus organiza- take place at the McKenna Hall — they have time for personal meditation in the garden next eternal destiny. It moves through tions and plans to teach in a Center for Continuing Education. to the clinic. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 1, 2009 Samaritan’s Feet reminds students to wash the feet of a child

BY MARY KINDER the simple gift of shoes — some- through God, inspired Ohonme to Samaritan. do more than simply give money, thing many children throughout compete in sports. Through hard Samaritan’s Feet does more but to personally shop for and buy the world have to do without. work and determination, he earned than simply collect and send shoes a special pair of shoes to go to a FORT WAYNE — The sound of The program began with a a basketball scholarship to the to needy children. They make the child in need, making the process students’ feet echoing through the proclamation made by a represen- University of North Dakota in gift personal and life-changing. of giving more personal. hallways as they entered the gym tative of Mayor Tom Henry declar- Lake Region. Ohonme laughingly With every pair of shoes, someone The goal of Samaritan’s Feet is and climbed the bleachers was ing Oct. 19, 2009 “Bishop described his first exposure to cold — Samaritan’s Feet staff, board to give 10 million impoverished especially poignant during a recent Dwenger Samaritan’s Feet Day,” weather and snow to the assembly. members, volunteers or missionar- people 10 million pairs of shoes assembly at Bishop Dwenger High which encouraged all citizens to Ohonme enjoyed success on the ies — gets on his or her knees and over the next 10 years. The organi- School. Students and faculty gath- recognize and support the effort of basketball court, going on to grad- washes the feet of each child. zations works with many high ered on Oct. 19 to make a presen- the high school and the charity uate school and a successful career Then, the children are told God schools, colleges and professional tation to the founder of organization. in North Carolina. However, when loves them as new socks and shoes sports organizations throughout the Samaritan’s Feet, an international Ohonme was introduced and he returned to Nigeria in 1997, he are placed on their feet. Over 3 United States to help reach that humanitarian organization provid- shared his personal story. He was brought face-to-face with million pairs of shoes have been goal. ing shoes to children and disadvan- describes himself as, “one of the many children still living in the distributed to date, touching the Todd Melloh, directing of mar- taged people around the world. most blessed people on the face of poverty and hopelessness he lives of 3 million individuals keting for Samaritan’s Feet, says Organized by the school’s the Earth,” adding, “I’ve come a remembered from his own child- through God’s love. his biggest surprise in working for Social Justice Club, a shoe and long way.” hood. While very moved, he didn’t At the conclusion of his com- the organization is the number of fund drive was held, which collect- Ohonme, founder of know what he could do, so he ments, Ohonme challenged the stu- people who want to help. “When ed over 200 pairs of new shoes Samaritan’s Feet, grew up in returned to his family and career in dents of Bishop Dwenger, saying, they hear our message, people and more than $1,300 for the Nigeria, where, until he was 9 America. “What is God asking you to do?” want to give back and get organization. The shoes will be years old, he didn’t know the com- Finally, in 2003, Ohonme could He reminded them that as involved. They are multiplying our sent to Liberia to be distributed fort and security of owning a pair not longer, “ignore the call from Americans, they are in a position staff and bringing us closer to our during the Christmas season. of shoes. But his life was changed God.” He left the comfort and of power compared to many chil- goal.” Founded in 2003 by Nigerian when at a camp in Lagos, Nigeria, security of his executive position dren of the world. He asked them native Emmanuel (Manny) a stranger from Wisconsin gave to bring the vision of Samaritan’s how much more each of them Ohonme, Samaritan’s Feet works Ohonme a pair of new tennis shoes Feet to life. Today, through his could do to not only help his to help alleviate human suffering — and a message of hope. mission, Manny Ohonme is con- cause, but to end suffering For more information about by providing a message of God’s That pair of shoes, and the mes- tinuing the legacy of love and hope throughout the world. Samaritan’s Feet, including ways hope and love, brought home by sage that anything was possible he was given when he received Bishop Dwenger Principal Fred to help, visit them online at that pair of shoes from a good Tone also challenged students to www.samaritansfeet.org.

Thank you & Bless you-- Life speaker rails against abortion BY BONNIE ELBERSON resulted in her being fired from her the everyday actions of too many job in 2001. That’s when she says pro-lifers. She urged her listeners she went on a mission to prevent to pray and fast for an end to abor- --for your Sharathon support! FORT WAYNE — The 12th annu- such atrocities from ever occurring tion, to protest at abortion clinics, al Banquet for Life, hosted by again and actively worked to help to call their legislators and write to John and Rolene Popp, Three pass legislation which would save their newspapers. She said we Rivers Educational Trust Fund and those born-alive babies. need to ask ourselves, “Is the pro- Allen County Right to Life, was She recalls testifying before the life issue really life-or-death to held recently at the Grand Wayne Illinois senate on pending legisla- us?” She challenged her audience Center in downtown Fort Wayne tion but says then-State Sen. to decide whether they are merely with nearly 600 in attendance. Barack Obama accused her of try- giving lip service or becoming The evening’s featured speaker ing to prevent legal abortions, not involved in the battle. Like Stanek, was Chicago nurse Jill Stanek, just trying to save born-alive we must be converted from who is widely known for her babies. ambivalence to activism. courageous stance against a prac- Eventually, though, despite his Another highlight of the tice common at Christ Hospital on and others’efforts, the Born Alive evening was the announcement of Chicago’s south side where she Infants Protection Act was signed this year’s winner of the coveted worked in the late 1990s. At that into federal law in August, 2002. Telemachus Award, which recog- time she announced publicly that The pro-abortion tide may be nizes dedication to the pro-life many babies were surviving the turning, however. Stanek pointed movement. The recipient was Judi late term “induced labor abortions” out that a Gallup Poll released in Hapke, an Illinois native and for- being performed at the hospital. May revealed that a majority of mer school nurse who became She revealed that the infants, Americans now call themselves executive director of the Crisis though born alive, were then neg- pro-life. In fact, 56 percent of all Pregnancy Center in 1986 and lected and left to die unattended in women believe abortion destroys later guided its expansion as A a dirty utility room. human life and is manslaughter. Hope Center to five locations in Stanek, who cradled one of Why, then, she wonders, are Allen County before retiring in those infants during its last few pro-lifers not winning the battle? December. minutes of life, says she was so She asks whether abortion has Hapke accepted the award on Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated shaken by the experience that she become part of the fabric of daily behalf of A Hope Center staff and to providing the highest quality of nursing care. was converted from an “ambiva- life in America? volunteers, saying, “We must lent pro-lifer” to a pro-life activist. Stanek believes the answer lies know God’s call in this culture of • Daily Mass Her subsequent public outcry and in the fact that there is a “great dis- death so we might see the culture • Medicare Certified criticism of the barbaric practice connect” between the beliefs and of life.” • Secured Neighborhoods for Alzheimer Care • Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies • One and Two Bedroom Assisted Living Apartments • Independent Living Patio Homes •Downtown •Time Corners For Information, Call: (260) 897-2841 •East State •Lima Road 515 N. Main Street, Avilla, Indiana 46710 Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities •Glenbrook •Maysville Road of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Visit us at www.provena.org/sacredheart NOVEMBER 1, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 ‘Remembering God — A thousand times a day’

BY LINDA FURGE director or friend, and 4) through purification of sin and removal of obstacles to union with God. More Shared Faith literature In the “Second Part of the Living a devout life in an Introduction,” St. Francis contin- can be found at un-devout world ues his instructions by reminding Sharing Faith www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD us that we pray not for God’s ou know, I am pretty sure sake, but for our own. He says when scientists finalize the first step is to be mindful that Your human genetic code, God is always present to us, even they are going to find somewhere our imaginations to “see” what any honey out of it. But if you do special resolution like this: Well, though many times we may not God is telling us. not come on anything that then, from now on I will not be in our DNA a “list gene.” Lists be aware of God’s personal pres- are everywhere! Whether we are Again, St. Francis gives us a appeals to you after you have offended by the disagreeable ence to us. Secondly, once we are step-by-step process for doing examined and tried it for awhile, words a man or woman — e.g., one of those lucky individuals in the presence of God, our first who remembers “to do” lists in this. First, we put ourselves in the then go on to another, but pro- some man or woman who is my and best response is to turn to presence of God in a quiet and ceed calmly and simply in this neighbor, a manservant, or maid our heads or, like me, someone God for help in making the most who needs to write everything comfortable place, free of distrac- matter and do not rush yourself.” — says to me, or by scornful of whatever graces God may tions. Then, if desired, we read — Second Part, 5. We leave the treatment suffered from some one down, human nature seems to grant during our prayer time. need grocery lists, instruction through a Gospel passage. scene when we feel we have or other. On the contrary, I will manuals, and step-by-step Closing our eyes and using our extracted the honey. say or do such and such a thing processes. We even seem to think imaginations, we place ourselves in order to win him over and chronologically: first, I’ll do this; Prayer and our in the scene as if we are there. appease him.” — Second Part, 6. then, I’ll do that. ... imagination We hear the voices, smell the From imagination After making specific and We find this human inclination scents, and take careful notice of concrete resolutions, we conclude also at work in St. Francis de St. Francis suggests we engage the people and their surroundings. to action our imaginative meditation by Sales’ 17th century time. His our imaginations to meditate on We do not worry about historical At this point in our meditation, telling God, in our own words, book, “Introduction to the Devout the Lord’s presence, either as we accuracy, about whether Jesus’ St. Francis challenges us to move how grateful we are for our Life,” was written in response to sense God in the present moment sandals have buckles or what from imagination to action. prayer time — whether it was constant requests for just such a or as we recall God’s presence in utensils the apostles are using at Prayer should increase our love fruitful or not. We talk to God “how to” manual for living a sacred Scripture or other holy dinner. We simply try to imagine of God and neighbor and moti- about what we intend to do as a prayerful life, one completely writings. Doing this is much like Jesus and his disciples as the real vate us to build up the kingdom result of it and offer up every- focused on the necessity and when we share memories and sto- people they were at the time of of God on earth. St. Francis thing to God in union with Christ. presence of God in each and ries with others. Even though we the Gospel story. makes a point of saying that our We ask for help to remember and every day. live in a left-brain world, our We then open our minds and decisions to act should be “… carry out our resolutions in the In the “First Part of the minds are filled with colorful hearts to God. We try to see what special and particular resolutions rush of our day. Introduction,” St. Francis de images that allow us to “see” per- God is saying to us today in the for your own correction and One easy way to recall our Sales lays the foundation for liv- sons, places and events that are stories of the past. We allow time improvement.” He gives an mediation is to choose a short ing a devout life: 1) through not immediately present to us and to consider whatever our imagi- example of Jesus on the cross, reminder prayer to say frequent- emphasis on a deep and abiding feel an intuitive connection with nation envisions. “If your mind forgiving those who crucified ly: “Jesus, inspire me;” “Holy commitment to Christ, 2) through them. In the same way, we can finds enough appeal, light, and him. We may be inspired to par- Spirit, guide me.” In other words, adherence to the two great com- achieve a deeper and more per- fruit..., remain with that point and don our enemies and love them to paraphrase St. Francis, we mandments given by Christ: lov- sonal intimacy with Jesus, Mary do not go on any further. Imitate as Jesus did. But St. Francis adds, remember God — in prayer and ing God and loving our neighbor, and the saints. We can take the the bees, who do not leave a “I point out that this will be only in action — a thousand times a 3) through support of a spiritual Bible stories we know and use flower as long as they can extract a little thing unless you add a day.

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BY KAREN CLIFFORD ple that are good faithful Catholic is near the priest should Funeral Home, talks about the bishop has asked funeral directors Catholics, who go to Mass every be notified. “If you know the role of the funeral home in the in this area to share with Catholic week, sometimes everyday, are death is coming soon, you should Catholic Mass. families that are thinking about ather Michael Heintz, rector denied a funeral Mass because call the priest so they can hear “Over the years, the funeral cremation the order of the of St. Matthew Cathedral in the children don’t know their their last confession, anoint the director’s role has evolved and church’s preference in this area. FSouth Bend, Father Mark wishes.” person and give Communion,” will continue to evolve as the They are: Gurtner, pastor of St. Anthony De Father Heintz encourages says Father Gurtner. Catholic Church adapts to socie- • That the whole body be Padua, South Bend, and Pat parishioners to plan their funeral “There is often a misunder- tal changes. We guide and advise brought to church for the celebra- McGann, director of McGann rites and is happy to assist them. standing by some that a person the family members regarding tion of the Mass of Christian bur- Hay Funeral Home and a St. Pius “This includes not only music will die and then the priest is local customs in the arrangement ial; and that a vigil, rosary, wake X, Granger, parishioner, offer and readings for the Mass, but called to give the last rites or conference at the funeral home or or prayer service be held the day their views on the importance of also the vigil service at the funer- anointing of the sick. The anoint- the family’s home.” before at the funeral home with preparing for a Catholic funeral. al home and the committal serv- ing of the sick can only be given During a Catholic funeral cremation later, followed by bur- Fathers Gurtner and Heintz ice at the place of burial,” he to the living,” he continues. Mass, several elements of proto- ial in a consecrated cemetery. point out that just as a will is says. Both priests agree it is pre- col should be followed. “If the • If the whole body is not important in expressing a per- Each priest in the Diocese of ferred that a funeral home should person planning the funeral wish- brought to church, the ashes and son’s desires after death, a written Fort Wayne-South Bend is be contacted first following the es someone to speak words of urn should be brought to church document specifying wishes for a required by the bishop to keep a death of a family member. “A remembrance, this can be for the celebration of the Mass funeral can be made by Catholics personal document specifying funeral home director, serves as a arranged for the vigil service or at and burial following. as well. what music, readings and liturgi- kind of intermediary, and can a gathering following the rites. It • A memorial Mass can be “I think people should defi- cal ministries they wish family assist the family with many of the should be discouraged as part of held for the deceased without the nitely prepare a document with members, friends or clergy to decisions that need to be made the Mass itself,” says Father body or the ashes and urn if the their funeral wishes,” says Father participate in during their funeral about the particulars of which Heintz. other two options are not possible Gurtner. “You don’t know what Mass. These documents are they are more competent to deal The music at a funeral Mass or wanted. the situation will be in the future stored at the chancery office. with,” says Father Heintz. should be liturgically appropriate. Father Gurtner concludes, and where your family members Father Gurtner recommends Pat McGann, director of Father Gurtner recognizes that “The priest blesses the cremains are going to be at in terms of the having several copies of funeral McGann while some popular Christian and the church says that they faith, so for family members to arrangements in several places, Hay music is liturgically appropriate must be sealed, usually in an urn. have something specifically such as filed with the will, in the for a funeral Mass, some should They must be treated just like a spelled out for you is very impor- church office and with family be used only at the funeral home. casket. You can’t keep it on your tant.” members. As for cremation, according to mantel. You can’t spread it When children leave the When the McGann, around. And they should either be church, Father Gurtner points out, death of a the buried or sealed in a mausoleum. they often do not realize the That is the reverent way to treat importance of the funeral Mass. the cremains.” “What we see happening is peo- NOVEMBER 1, 2009 ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS 11 Office of Worship answers questions concerning funerals

BY BRIAN MACMICHAEL What is Catholic protocol for Catholics who had not practiced the faith,but the family wishes for them to have a Are there diocesan rules about funer- Catholic burial? als? Our diocesan guidelines state Yes, please consult the Web site that a Catholic funeral may take of the Office of Worship place “if it can be determined that (www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan- this would not be contrary to the offices/worship-office/diocesan- wishes of the deceased.” guidelines-norms) for our diocesan guidelines on funerals and liturgies What are the options for prayers at with cremated remains, including a section of questions and answers. the vigil,and is there a preference? The normative practice is for What is the proper way to refer to the the actual vigil itself (consisting of a Liturgy of the Word and a series funeral liturgy? of prayers) to be prayed. If the The “Mass of Christian Burial” family of the deceased specifically is probably the most elegant title, requests the rosary as the primary but “funeral Mass” is certainly devotion during the time typically acceptable. “Funeral service” reserved for the vigil, then the vigil would only be appropriate if a prayers and structure may be Mass does not occur, while “funer- altered to accommodate this, as al liturgy” is somewhat ambiguous, provided for by the funeral rites since it could refer to either a Mass themselves. The praying of the or a liturgical service outside Mass. rosary should never be refused “Mass for the Dead” technically during the visitation/vigil, if the includes funeral Masses, but it is a family specifically requests it. Leaving written instructions for your Catholic funeral assists family members or caregivers in carrying out your broader term that would include wishes upon your death. Requiem Masses on All Souls Day, May there be flowers in the church for for example. a funeral? How about during Lent? the colors violet and white. The review the content with the priest. burial, as well as the theological Where may a Christian funeral be cel- The Order of Christian Funerals church is sensitive to the natural reality of the resurrection of the says: “Fresh flowers, used in mod- desire to commemorate the What does the Catholic Church say body. We would not permit the ebrated? eration, can enhance the setting of deceased in ways that recall happy bodies of pets to be placed in a Funeral Masses must be cele- about cremation? How should the the funeral rites.” But flowers dur- times in their lives. However, the remains be interred? Must they be casket with a human body — all brated in a parish church or — if ing Lent are not permitted, as stat- integrity and clear purpose of the the more would we not permit the approved by the pastor and the buried? Could they be scattered at the ed in the General Instruction of the funeral liturgy — to pray for the loved one’s request? indiscernible mixing of ashes. diocese — in a consecrated chapel Roman Missal No. 305: “During soul of the departed — is also to Although it can be allowed, the where Mass is regularly celebrated. Lent it is forbidden for the altar to be respected. Black, as a symbol of funeral rites state that cremation Can a Catholic be buried at sea? Funeral services that are not be decorated with flowers. Laetare mourning, is therefore an appropri- “does not enjoy the same value as Although not envisioned as a Masses may take place in the Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), ate color for a funeral Mass, if both burial of the body.” The decision to norm, sometimes, burial at sea is a parish church, a consecrated solemnities and feasts are excep- the family and the priest agree to cremate should be carefully con- necessity. The United States chapel, the funeral home, the tions. Floral decorations should it. Actually, a good catechetical sidered in consultation with the Bishops’ Committee on Divine graveside or even another appro- always be done with moderation opportunity to use black vestments pastor, and is only permitted when Worship has said, “The cremated priate place. and placed around the altar rather is All Souls Day (Nov. 2), when it is chosen for reasons that do not remains of the body may be prop- than on its mensa (the top of the we recall the effects of sin and that contradict our strong Catholic erly buried at sea in the urn, coffin What kind of contact should there be altar).” the deceased may be in purgatory belief in the sanctity and resurrec- or other container in which they between the family and the church and in need of our prayers. have been carried to the place of when planning a funeral? tion of the body. Whenever possi- Does the church allow contemporary ble, cremation should then be done committal.” A significant amount of com- Christian hymns at a funeral,like “I What are the rules about eulogies? munication is necessary, since the after the funeral. The rites also Can Only Imagine”? What about secu- The Order of Christian Funerals state that cremated remains should Can a Catholic donate his body to sci- parish typically arranges the liturgy lar selections from pop or country allows for a family member or ence? with the family (music, be treated as a body and “buried in genres if they speak of God? friend to “speak in remembrance a grave or entombed in a mau- The Catechism of the Catholic readings/readers, etc.), if it hasn’t of the deceased.” This may be Just as at weddings, the music soleum or columbarium.” It is not Church says the following (Nos. been preplanned already. done after the vigil or at the end of at a funeral liturgy must reflect its acceptable or dignified to scatter 2300 and 2301): “The bodies of Circumstances may dictate that the the funeral Mass, and should never sacred and solemn nature. Secular the ashes or keep them in one’s the dead must be treated with funeral home sometimes be be a eulogy in the secular sense of or non-liturgical music does not home. respect and charity, in faith and involved in this as well, but con- the practice. Our diocesan guide- belong before, during or after the hope of the Resurrection. The bur- tact with the proper people at the lines stipulate that this “must be a rite within the sacred place of the ial of the dead is a corporal work parish is essential. reflection on the life of the What about people wanting to put church. Any such favorite songs of mercy; it honors the children of deceased in the context of his or the ashes of a pet in with them? Is it should be done apart from the God, who are temples of the Holy What is Catholic protocol when an her faith,” and that “there should acceptable? funeral rites, such as at the accom- Spirit. ... Autopsies can be morally only be one person speaking, not a This is absolutely unacceptable. unregistered Catholic dies (for exam- panying communal meal. permitted for legal inquests or sci- ple in a nursing facility) and the fami- series of people.” It should also be Cremation is already a sensitive entific research. The free gift of brief, and delivered by somebody allowance in the life of the church, organs after death is legitimate and ly wishes for the deceased to have a Is a priest still allowed to wear black and we must carefully safeguard Mass of Christian Burial? who understands the purpose of can be meritorious.” vestments at a funeral Mass? the moment, and who is able to the dignity of Christian, human Consultation between the fami- The wearing of black vestments ly and the local pastor or chaplain at a funeral, which was the norm is necessary to determine how best before Vatican II, actually is still Sanctuary at Holy Cross to proceed. permitted as an option, along with 17475 Dugdale Drive

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BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN adults and elderly white men are suicide should not receive a document my preferences most likely to die by suicide, church funeral, the latest cate- although “the demographics are chism is “glaring by its omis- WASHINGTON (CNS) — changing” and the suicide rate is sion” of any such reference, the for my funeral services? Suicide has long-lasting and increasing among middle-aged priest said. traumatic effects that go far women. Woodruff recounted the still- beyond the person who dies, as The three were participating painful story of her husband’s ndiana lawmakers have estab- funeral arrangements; and, grave an Oct. 20 Web-based discussion in a Webinar on suicide preven- suicide and its “psychological lished a new way to remove memorials. The declarant desig- among a priest, a bereavement tion and pastoral supports, spon- devastation” on herself and her Isome of the uncertainty, and nates the individual who is counselor and a psychiatrist sored by the National Catholic children. She said she found that perhaps some disagreements, authorized to carry out the showed. Partnership on Disability’s the grieving process “takes regarding the funeral arrange- declarant’s preferences on such Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, Council on Mental Illness and longer than most people think it ment process with the passage of items, or who is entrusted to president of the Oblate School other groups. They were joined should.” Indiana’s Funeral Planning make those decisions on behalf of Theology in San Antonio, in the interactive session by peo- She said he had been diag- Declaration statutes. Effective of the declarant after the declar- said the “soul-scarring experi- ple at more than 100 sites nosed with clinical depression July 1, 2009, this law provides a ant’s death if no preference is ence” of the suicide of a 22- around the country. only three months before his vehicle for any competent person provided. Either way, the new year-old neighbor when he was Calling suicide “the ultimate death and had begun to show 18 years of age or older to desig- law presents a means to take 14 is “the reason I am a priest taboo” because it conflicts with “glimpses of his old self” after nate a family member, friend or guesswork out of who is author- today.” the “most powerful” human six weeks of hospitalization and other, trusted individual as the ized to direct the funeral planning “I didn’t know him that well, instinct to preserve life, Father several sessions of electroshock person who is authorized to carry process and gives a declarant I didn’t talk about it with any- Rolheiser said he believes that therapy. “We will never know out funeral wishes specified in some level of assurance that one, but it changed my life,” he “in most suicides, the person why he relapsed,” she said. the declarant’s Funeral Planning his/her religious preferences will said, adding that much of his life dies against his or her own will.” Welch said family members Declaration. The full text of the be honored after death. If the has been spent “trying to make He said most suicide-prone and friends of those who die by new law, which includes a declarant has a change of heart sense of a suicide when I was 14 people have “souls too bruised suicide often feel there is some- Funeral Planning Declaration after making a valid Funeral years old.” to touch” and are afflicted with thing they could have done to form, can be viewed at Planning Declaration, the docu- Claire Woodruff, religious something like “emotional can- prevent the death. www.in.gov/legislative/ ment can be destroyed, rendering education coordinator in the cer or emotional stroke or emo- But, he said, “some people ic/code/title29/ar2/ch19.html. it invalid, and another can be Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., tional heart disease.” with mental illness, despite opti- A Funeral Planning executed. and the facilitator of a Suicide Death by suicide “is akin to mal care, die suddenly of their Declaration could be invaluable A declarant’s ability to have Bereavement Support group, someone whose clothing is on illness, not unlike people with as a means of assuring a declar- preferences that are designated in spoke about the suicide 14 years fire and who jumps out of a heart disease or cancer.” ant that his/her desired funeral a Funeral Planning Declaration ago of her husband of nearly 23 building to end the pain but does “Death by suicide is not pre- ceremony and burial preferences carried out as requested could be years, Ken, whose “battle with not realize that it will also end dictable, but might be preventa- will be carried out after the limited by such things as the clinical depression was short but his life,” the priest said. ble,” Welch added. declarant’s death. After all, a declarant’s financial resources at very, very intense.” Father Rolheiser also Woodruff, who has since Catholic’s end of life worship the time of death or contractual After Ken died, her family reviewed church teaching on remarried, said she never uses preferences are no less important agreements, such as a prepaid felt “God’s love pouring into our suicide, noting that the the phrase “committed suicide” or meaningful than those under- plan with a funeral home. You lives” through family and Catechism of the Catholic in reference to her first hus- taken during life. should consult a priest to deter- friends, Woodruff said, but “the Church describes it as a grave band’s death because it implies The new law provides that a mine the suitability of liturgy old Claire was long gone, and I wrong but says, “We should not “a criminal action or a sin.” Funeral Planning Declaration preferences. If you are interested didn’t know how to articulate despair of the eternal salvation “You commit a crime, you must be separate from a will, in a Funeral Planning that” to them. of persons who have taken their commit adultery,” she said. power of attorney or similar doc- Declaration, coordinate it with Dr. Thomas Welch, a Portland own lives.” “That continues to feed the ument. It is a stand alone docu- your other estate plans and talk psychiatrist who moderated the Although earlier church docu- image that suicide is a sin and a ment and takes precedence over with priest to avoid roadblocks to discussion, said teens, young ments said those who died by crime.” certain other documents concern- having your preferences carried ing decision making on the dis- out after your death. position of the declarant’s body after death; the disposition of the declarant’s remains; the provision of funeral services for the declar- ant; religious ceremonies to be This information is not intended to performed after the declarant’s be legal advice. Consult with an death; the casket, urn or other attorney to review all of the merchandise necessary for the details and the requirements for disposition of the declarant’s making a valid Funeral Planning body after death; direction of Declaration.

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EDITORIAL Funeral planning ensures reverent ceremony COMMENTARY n our technologically advanced culture where youth is prized and Ia good and peaceful death is rarely spoken of, it is difficult some- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. times to find the courage to plan a reverent funeral for a loved one Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, or for ourselves. As we bury our elders, most of whom were steeped IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] in the rich and comforting traditions of the Catholic Church, the baby boomers and their children are being handed the torch of duty. How do we stack up? Many of our generation and certainly our children’s generation have fallen away from the teachings of the church and consequent- Key post: US archbishop will ly choose to participate in the secular approach to burying the dead, which is sadly devoid of prayer and ceremony. In the past few decades our slow-paced, reverent and service- help shape the world’s episcopate oriented society has gained a considerable amount of speed and proficiency, sometimes to the detriment of the human spirit. What was once a family affair, burying the dead from the Catholic VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Curia agencies, which may draw Church meant a ceremony that included a prayer vigil, Mass of Benedict XVI’s naming of U.S. their full membership together Christian burial with special hymns and prayers, and an burial cer- Archbishop Raymond L. Burke to only once a year, the Congregation THE emony at the grave site. In these traditional acts shared grief made the was for Bishops meets regularly every the burden of loss bearable for those in mourning. a small but significant appointment two weeks. The meetings last all VATICAN that could have an impact on the morning, and typically bishops’ The community participated not only in the visitation, often wider church for many years to appointments for four dioceses are called the wake, but the vigil prayer service or rosary, as well. It come. reviewed at each session. LETTER was a time to mark the life of the loved one with memory, tears The congregation’s members Even before the meeting, con- JOHN THAVIS and even laughter. Set in the church, funerals were well attended as generally meet every two weeks to gregation members are sent abun- was the burial and luncheon afterward — another time to socialize review candidates for vacant dio- dant documentation on the candi- and share grief and stories of love and memory. ceses and make their recommenda- dates for each diocese, and they The current trend in our death- and grief-avoidant culture is a tions to the pope — recommenda- are expected to be familiar with decisions that will affect the future shortened version of a funeral, with visitation only shortly before tions that carry a lot of weight. the material. This is information of the church and the salvation of the funeral service or no service at all. Some services are currently Precisely for that reason, the collected by the apostolic nuncio souls. provided right in the funeral home, rather than the traditional Congregation for Bishops is in the country where the diocese is “It’s a very serious procedure, church setting. known as one of the most impor- located; a large part of the packet because a bishop has a heavy To understand this shortened ceremony concept more fully, read tant agencies. is comprised of the written evalua- responsibility in the church. It’s an the obituaries. What read in the past as a detailed description of the Membership on the congrega- tions requested of some 30 to 40 exercise in prudential judgment, quality of life, including the type of death, our loved ones experi- tion is a five-year appointment, people who know the candidate. and the weight of it is felt by enced, many present-day obituaries fall short by only reporting the which could be renewed until a At the congregation’s meeting, everyone involved,” said one prelate’s 80th birthday. It would one member acts as the “ponente,” Vatican official. birth and death dates and funeral home arrangements. Archbishop Burke joins three When did we come to embrace the idea that ceremony was too not be an exaggeration to say that or presenter, reviewing the infor- Archbishop Burke, 61, will be mation and making his own rec- other U.S. members of the congre- old fashioned — that quick in and out, or nothing at all was the gation. Two of them, Cardinal best for ourselves and our loved ones? When did we lose sight of helping to shape the episcopate, ommendation on the “terna,” or not only in the United States but list, of three candidates. Each Bernard F. Law and Cardinal J. the fact that ceremony slows us down and brings us together in Francis Stafford, reside in Rome, faith and hope, to share in life — with all its joy and pain? And also around the world. member, in order of seniority, is Formerly the archbishop of St. then asked to give his views — in while the third, Cardinal Justin when did we decide not to face our pain together and comfort each Louis, Archbishop Burke was effect, offering a judgment on Rigali, is the archbishop of other in presence and in prayer? named in 2008 as head of the whether the candidates are worthy Philadelphia. The Catholic Church remains steadfast in its desire to surround Vatican’s highest tribunal, known and suitable, and in what order Very occasionally, for a vacan- the bereaved with the comfort of tradition and ritual in their time as the Supreme Court of the they should be recommended. cy in a U.S. diocese, the U.S. of need. Compassion and hope can still be found in the the rever- Apostolic Signature. At the time, The process was described by members may have input at an ence of traditional burial rites. pundits wondered whether the one source as a “thorough vet- earlier stage, if they are asked by These traditional church ceremonies are an integral part of the appointment would in effect side- ting,” with ample discussion and the nuncio to recommend candi- heart of what the church stands for — hope and healing. For those line someone who had been one of exchanges. The congregation’s dates or comment on the state of who have lost a loved one, sharing in the funeral rite can be a rev- the most outspoken U.S. bishops overall recommendations — along the diocese. erent way to honor their deceased loved one. And sharing their on moral and political issues. with any doubts, questions or Congregation members do give grief during these meaningful ceremonies provides a release of the Archbishop Burke has been minority opinions — then go to particular attention to appoint- burden of held pain. anything but silent, however. Since the pope. He usually approves the ments in their native countries, but So many times, our loved ones are unable to express their own his Vatican appointment, he has congregation’s decision, but may more often than not they are look- funeral arrangement wishes, for fear of upsetting the family, or insisted that holy Communion be choose to send it back for further ing beyond their home borders: In simply because to speak of funeral arrangements means to face refused to Catholic politicians who discussion and evaluation. 2007, for example, of the 179 bishops’ appointments handled by their own mortality. However, with the increase in secular services actively support legal abortion, One thing is certain: Being a said the Democratic Party in the member of the Congregation for the congregation, only 13 were in it is wise to think carefully about what we want our funerals to the United States. look like. United States “risks transforming Bishops is a time-consuming task. As we plan our ceremony, with liturgical readings, hymns and itself definitively into a ‘party of Insiders say the preparation work prayer, perhaps it would be beneficial to make our desires known death,’” and said nothing could for each meet- to loved ones. Keep a written copy of your wishes with your will justify casting a ballot for a candi- ing takes many date who supports “anti-life” and hours. And the and consider offering another copy to your family and church. “anti-family” legislation. congregation In the interest of those we love, particularly our elders, it is time In mid-October, he celebrated a members are to face death with hope in Jesus Christ and his promise of eternal pontifical high Mass in St. Peter’s expected to Marcellus life, by asking what they desire for their own burial ceremony. To Basilica using the 1962 Roman show up for honor our deceased loved ones as they desire in ceremony shines Missal, known as the Tridentine the meetings fifth century November 1 Crosiers the light of Christ on our grief. rite — the first time that has hap- — which helps And as November rounds the bend, the church again reminds us pened in almost 40 years. explain why The story of this bishop of Paris was written by St. Venantius of our departed loved ones with the feasts of All Saints Day on Archbishop Burke, who is all but a hand- Fortunatus in the sixth century, about 100 years after he died. Nov. 1 and All Souls Day on Nov. 2. Let us all pray a special expected to be named a cardinal in ful of the According to this account, Marcellus was born poor in Paris, grew prayer of thanksgiving for their new lives in Christ. coming months, will join about 30 members are so prayerful and virtuous that he was known to be “disengaged from other cardinal and bishop members cardinals and both the world and the flesh,”and was appointed archdeacon of of the Congregation for Bishops. bishops living Paris by Bishop Prudentius. When the bishop died, Marcellus was the unanimous choice to succeed him. The biography attributes many Although the congregation’s work in Rome. miracles to him: He reportedly saved his people from barbarians and is strictly confidential, sources More vanquished a dragon. He was buried in a catacomb in what is today a explained in detail what the arch- importantly, Parisian suburb. Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa bishop will be doing in his new members Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and role. know they are Saints Vince LaBarbera. Unlike several other Roman dealing with 14 COMMENTARY NOVEMBER 1, 2009 What not to say at a funeral CATEQUIZ’EM BY Dominic Camplisson have threatened for several Kathy was confused by this For Halloween, the Catequiz’em becomes the catequizeen years to write a book on funeral comment made by an acquain- Iand grief support etiquette. It’s tance at her husband’s funeral. “I HOPE 1.What is an “een”anyway? title would be ... you guessed it, know just how you feel, I just lost a.It comes from the Hebrew “Holoheen”meaning holy day “What Not to Say at a Funeral.” my dog.” The well-wisher was IN THE So many of us want to support our simply trying to relate her loss in b.It is a reference to the all seeing eye (plural eyen) of God bereaved loved ones in their grief, an attempt to comfort Kathy. c.It simply is a contraction of evening but don’t know what to say. And However, shock and later anger MOURNING often times our need to ease our swept over Kathy as she pro- KAY COZAD 2.Drisheen,made from blood,is definitely not kosher,and comes from this mainly own pain has us offering confusing claimed, “I was so taken aback at Catholic nation and insensitive clichés. what she said. I had no response! is teaching her friend about the a.Liberia b.Ireland c.Lebanon I have found that one of the How dare she think that the loss of process she continues to navigate. more common challenges the a dog is the same as a husband. I can only imagine the com- 3.What do we know of the specifics of Jesus’teen years? bereaved face in our culture today Did she share her life, her chil- ments I’ve made to friends or fam- a.We know he studied under John the Baptist is insensitive comments. We all dren, her career and finances with ily members in the past who have have offered them at one time or her dog?” b.We know he became a qualified carpenter lost a loved one — before I c.Nothing specific another when we don’t know what As the bereaved we must first endured the grief of my own loss. else to say in the face of sadness understand that unless our well- So, if these phrases ring a bell, and loss. Things like, “Aren’t you wishers have experienced a loss of don’t feel too guilty. Our intention 4.Although anti-Semites often portrayed Jews as cheap and mean,their religion actu- lucky. Now you have an angel in their own, they will probably not was to comfort and sympathize. ally enforced largess.For example heaven,” or “Don’t be sad. He’s in even know that some of the things And it is never easy to bear wit- a.it required they pay slaves gold coins each week a better place,” are comments all they offer are hurtful. And second- ness to another’s pain. b.the Jews all had to chip in to buy a goat for Passover said with the best of intentions, but ly, we must be willing to teach But awareness is the first step c.the Jews were forbade interest, had to forgive loans and allow insensitive nonetheless. those who wish to support us in companioning a loved one who the poor access to crops I have learned from both men about our needs. mourns. Step out of your own dis- and women in mourning that many Margaret gently reminds her comfort and become aware of 5.The spirit Poitin,while not holy,is associated with this traditionally Catholic nation times their initial response to these friend, who continues to tell her what the mourner needs. comments is shock followed by hurt that she must get over her grief a.Liberia b.Ireland c.Lebanon or anger. However, social etiquette following her husband’s death, that stymies the truth of their reply. it’s not that easy. In this way, she HOPE, PAGE 15 6.Green is a common daily color for these a.Communion hosts b.papal guard uniforms Christ brings everlasting reward c.Mass vestments 7.What type of Catholic Church uses an icon screen? evil is a fundamental reality of will be the peacemakers, the a.One steeped in invidious heresy Christian life. humble, the truly god-fearing, the b.One where the pastor has artistic pretensions THE However, in the last analysis, pure in heart, and those who c.An Eastern (Rite) Catholic Church its message is not of doom and endure the abuse and trials of this SUNDAY death, but of victory and peace. world. The reading today is about 8.Esau might have sold his birthright for bean soup,but most scholars think it was GOSPEL heaven, and about the saints. In Reflection a.lentil stew the day in which Revelation was b.menudo MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION written, a time when numbers This ancient, wonderful feast d.Campbell’s birthright waiver bisque demanded none of the exactness calls us to redouble our Christian that we associate with mathemat- commitment. Stand firm with 9.This title,shared by actor James refers to an office rather than one of the three cleri- ics today since then so few could Christ in this life. Everlasting life cal ranks Feast of All Saints with Christ will be our reward. even count, let alone calculate in a.Camerleen b.dean c.Father Fean Mt 5:1-12a terms of higher mathematics, Revelation was written in a numbers had a more symbolic time when Christians were begin- his weekend the church cel- value. ning to undergo great trials. 10.Believe it or not the term “jean”referring to denim,has a connection to the man ebrates the feast of All Twelve was the most perfect of Persecution was underway. It was who first brought Catholicism to the Americas (excluding Christianity in Greenland). TSaints, rejoicing in the holy all numbers and represented per- a frightening time for followers Both the name and the man are said to have originated in lives of all its members who have fection. Twelve tribes composed of Jesus. a.Genoa, Italy b.Jenome, France c.Gennerat, Catalonia died and are forever with God. the people of Israel. Jesus called Matthew’s Gospel hints at the It is one of the oldest Christian Twelve Apostles, and so on. conflict between good and evil as 11.Joseph saw fat cows eaten by cows,which were rather feasts. The thought of honoring it speaks of those who suffer and The number 144,000 is a.clean b.lean c.mean holy men and women who have achieved by multiplying 12 by of perseverance. died in grace is very old itself. 12, as if to underscore perfection. The church urges us to see in An ancient Christian writing from In the story, 144,000 souls are the holiness of persons who lived 12.Although blood and laundry don’t mix,Christians believe this can wash one clean the second century AD speaks of with God. It is not a narrow num- with the Lord and who have died a.the blood of a Passover hog paying homage to saintly people ber, a warning of exclusion. in the Lord a great example. b.the blood of the Lamb of God (Jesus) who have gone to the next life. Rather, it refers to the lavish If we too are holy, then we too c.the blood of a martyr if preserved intact until after Even the vigil for this feast mercy of welcome, drawing all can anticipate life forever with has a history, All Hallows Eve, or humankind to faith, and with God in Christ. True, discipleship Halloween. It would be difficult 13.The title queen is often used for this lady who had very humble origins God’s grace, many respond. They can be daunting. But, God’s grace a.St.Joan of Arc today to say what is the purpose and strength will flood over us, if come from everywhere, gathering b.the mother of John the Baptist of this vigil, or this holiday as it before the throne of the Lamb, we ask for God’s help. has become. It never was a time the Lord Jesus, the innocent c.Mary, Mother of God to shrink away in fear in the face Lamb of God. of devils, witches and wicked For its second reading, the READINGS 14.This act by Pontius Pilate showed although he was willing to sacrifice Jesus to pla- persons. Rather, it was a happy church this weekend offers us a Sunday: Rv 7:2-4,9-14 Ps 24:1-4ab,5- cate the mob he was not very keen time to mock evil, because evil selection from the first Epistle of 6 1 Jn 3:1-3 Mt 5:1-12a a.he washed his hands in public has been conquered by holiness. John. This reading extends the Monday: Wis 3:1-9 Ps 23:1-6 Rom b.he tore his clothes The first reading for this feast theme, proclaiming how much 5:5-11 Jn 6:37-40 c.he cast a white (yes) vote for Jesus in council is from the Book of Revelation, God loves us. He has made us or the Apocalypse as it was called Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16a Ps 131:1-3 nothing less than children of Lk 14:15-24 15.When Moses was discovered,he was too young to wean,what remedy did the in older Catholic translations of God. the Bible. St. Matthew’s Gospel furnish- Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10 Ps Egyptian Princess find? No book in the New es the last reading. It is the beau- 112:1-2. 4-5, 9 Lk 14:25-33 a.She had him fed by a she wolf, hence the origin of the legend of Testament is more filled with tiful passage called the Thursday: Rom 14:7-12 Ps 27:1, 4, Romulus symbolism and mystery, and Beatitudes. 13-14 Lk 15:1-10 b.She got a Hebrew, Moses’own mother, to serve as wet nurse none written with greater In one sense, the Beatitudes Friday: Rom 15:14-21 Ps 98:1-4 Lk c.She toughened him up by force feeding him shovel burgers and imagery, than is Revelation. are commandments. Certainly 16:1-8 hoe cakes Certainly, it depicts conflict they are revelation. They tell us Saturday: Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27 Ps between good and evil. After all, ANSWERS who is saintly, and for whom will 145:2-5,10-11 Lk 16:9-15 1.c, 2.b, 3.c, 4.c, 5.b, 6.c, 7.c, 8.a, 9.b, 10.a, 11.b, 12.b, 13.c, 14.a, 15.b the conflict between good and everlasting life be the reward. It NOVEMBER 1, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 Consider a healthcare representative rather than a living will

Question:What is the official Roman care decisions. Another type of able about the person’s wishes withhold an I.V. or feeding tubes, Catholic stance on having a living will? advance directive is the appoint- and is able to make ongoing eval- which would only act to prolong Recently my father-in-law died,who ment of a healthcare representa- THAT’S uations and decisions based upon the dying process or make it less was a practicing Methodist,and he had tive who would have the power to the actual situation and the prog- comfortable. Such interventions a living will.I saw him die peacefully make healthcare decisions on nosis of the patient. Such a repre- could be judged at that point to your behalf. A GOOD sentative would have to distin- be disproportionate care — after he had a massive stroke.No I.V.or Generally, the church is not guish between care that is propor- though it is important to remem- feeding tubes were ordered.When I favorable to living wills since QUESTION tionate (which is ethically obliga- ber that the patient should eventu- mentioned this to my family,that is they try to foresee what should be tory) and care that is dispropor- ally die as a result of the effects Catholic,they said that they didn’t done in the future without know- tionate (which is not ethically of the stroke, and not as a result believe that the Catholic Church would ing what the actual situation and obligatory). Disproportionate care of many days without any hydra- approve of that.After talking to several the prognosis of the patient will dehydrated or even die because is that which in the representa- tion. The problem with a living people,no one seems to know truly be. For example, say a person has he cannot properly swallow? A tive’s judgment does not offer a will is that you don’t know what living will — even one of 30 or what the church’s stance is.Can you had a relatively mild stroke from reasonable hope of benefit or your situation will be 10 or 20 which there is a good chance that 40 pages — cannot cover all the which entails an excessive burden years ahead of time. clarify? EG,South Bend he will recover. Now, imagine if situations in which a person or expense. A living will is a document he is unable to make his wishes might find himself. After a massive stroke and a that outlines what you would known and his living will says no The church, therefore, favors very poor prognosis of survival, it Fred Everett, co-director of the want done if you should become I.V. or feeding tubes, should his the appointment of a healthcare is very possible that the reason- Office of Family Life, answered unable to make your own health- family allow him to become representative who is knowledge- able course of action would be to this week’s question. SCRIPTURE SEARCH St. Jeanne Jugan Gospel for November 1, 2009 Matthew 5:1-12a She declined an offer of marriage uring the brutally hot because, as she put it, “God ... is Following is a word search based on the Gospel summer of 2003, thou- keeping me for a work which is THE reading for the Feast of All Saints: the teaching of the Dsands of French vacation- not yet known, for a work which Beatitudes. The words can be found in all directions in ers remained on holiday rather is not yet founded.” CATHOLIC than returning home to bury their That work came into clear the puzzle. recently deceased parents, who focus when, at age 47, she met an had died from the extraordinary elderly, blind and sick woman, DIFFERENCE CROWDS MOUNTAIN DISCIPLES heat and were being stashed in whom she took into her care; GEORGE WEIGEL SAYING POOR IN SPIRIT HEAVEN air-conditioned storage lockers. from that seemingly random MOURN MEEK INHERIT Those acts of filial impiety cast encounter was born a tremendous EARTH MERCIFUL MERCY into sharp relief the October can- work of charity. The congrega- dignity may be to discern amidst HEART PEACEMAKERS PERSECUTED onization of Jeanne Jugan, tion of women religious she the trials of senility and disease. UTTER EVIL FALSELY foundress of the Little Sisters of founded dedicated itself to the The Little Sisters of the Poor REJOICE REWARD GREAT the Poor. care of the poor and elderly — and their patients are living Born during the virulently and supported itself by begging, reminders that there are no dis- anti-Catholic French Revolution, with the foundress, Jeanne Jugan, posable human beings; that MOUNTAIN SERMON Jeanne Jugan learned early in her as chief beggar. everyone is a someone for whom life that fidelity to Christ and his The Little Sisters of the Poor the Son of God entered the church could be costly. A history spread rapidly throughout world, suffered and died; and that LODETUCESREP of the period of her childhood Europe, America and Africa, we read others out of the human WP J ON I A T NUOM sums things up neatly: “In spite but the going was never easy for family at our moral and political of the persecution, the people of Jeanne Jugan. peril. KREJO I CEYOLE Cancale kept the faith. During In 1843, Jeanne Jugan’s Yet that is the temptation fac- GREATYLCRULR dark nights, in an attic or a barn, reelection as superior was ing the United States, and every or even in the middle of the quashed by the community’s other affluent society confronting ANANCLR I HTAC countryside, the faithful gathered priest-advisor, Father Augustin a graying population, longer life IHEAVENHVTDI together, and there in the silence Marie Le Pailleur. Refusing to expectancies, and spiraling med- of the night, the priest would contest what others would have ical costs. Where this temptation NRUOMSMHDERF offer the Eucharist and baptize deemed an injustice (but which can lead is brutally displayed in HJOKPLEAARAU the children. But this happiness she thought to be the will of the Netherlands, where euthana- was rare. There were so many God), Jeanne Jugan accepted this sia has been legal for years; and EGN I YASRKQWL dangers.” curious decision and went on the as the late Father Richard John ROR I RFT FMEEK Jeanne Jugan knew poverty as road, supporting her sisters by Neuhaus said of such travesties well as persecution, and devel- begging. as the Dutch “death with dignity” IIUTHHSDWORC oped a marked sensitivity to the For the last 27 years of her laws, what is permitted will soon humiliation that those who have life, she lived at the order’s TIUDISCIPLES become mandatory. That is pre- fallen through the cracks of soci- mother house in retirement, again cisely what has happened in © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com ety’s net of solidarity can feel. according to the orders of Father Holland and indeed wherever Le Pailleur; her role as foundress euthanasia is legally permitted. was never acknowledged during St. Jeanne Jugan, Sister Marie another. Simply expressing your in their pain and sadness, rather her lifetime. Yet the novelist of the Cross in her religious life, sorrow is enough. “I’m so sorry than trying to steer them away from Charles Dickens could write, is thus a powerful — and badly HOPE for your loss,” is a perfect example it. Try using phrases like, “This after meeting Jeanne Jugan, that needed — intercessor for all who “there is in this woman some- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 of simplicity. Sometimes too many must be so painful for you.” or “I would defend the gift of life from words lead to confusion. can’t imagine how difficult this is thing so calm, and so holy, that in conception until natural death. Here are a few insights and • Telling our story of loss is an for you.” Their pain cannot be seeing her I know myself to be in suggestions that might assist when important element in the grieving “fixed,” but it can be comforted. the presence of a superior being. preparing to attend a visitation or process. Ask a question to encour- • Respect the mourner’s right to Her words went straight to my funeral of a friend or family mem- age the bereaved to tell a bit of just be still. Sit with them in heart, so that my eyes, I know not ber: their story. For instance, ask, silence. Your presence may just be how, filled with tears.” • Understand that each individ- “Were you able to be with him the healing balm they need. To enter a house of the Little ual will have a unique response to when he died?” Then just listen. Sisters of the Poor today is to their loss and will grieve in his or Remember that the funeral is about recapture what Dickens experi- enced. Elderly men and women her own way. Don’t translate your the deceased’s family members. Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- expectation of how to grieve on Try not to impose too much of with no one else to care for them cator and news editor of Today’s George Weigel is a senior fellow of another. your own story in any conversa- are given exquisite attention; the Catholic newspaper.She can be the Ethics and Public Policy • Compassion is defined as sor- tion with them. dignity of every patient is hon- reached at kcozad@diocese- ored, no matter how difficult that Center in Washington, D.C. row for the sufferings or trouble of • Sympathize with the mourner fwsb.org. 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 1, 2009 BISHOP DWENGER AND SAINT JOSEPH’S CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE Bishop Dwenger finished second at the semi-state meet held Saturday with a team score of 128 and Saint Joseph’s took third with 131. For Bishop Dwenger, Luke Momper finished 17th with 16:49, Andy Brennan finished 24th with 17:00, Phil Schroeder finished 27th with 17:03 and Luke Miller finished 48th with 17:24. For Saint Joseph’s, Mike Bradley finished 16th with 16:47, Joey Zielinski finished 25th with 17:02, Conner Method finished 39th with 17:15, Joshua O’Brien finished 45th with 17:20 and David Sports Bontrager finished 50th with 17:25. Holy Cross Crusaders ICCL Crusaders claim football championship

let that hit a would-be receiver “I really wanted to congratu- win CYO football BY JOE KOZINSKI bouncing in the aware hands of late the effort of Mishawaka Anthony Rulli for the tying Catholic and their coach Tony MISHAWAKA — Six champi- score. The kick from the big right Violi,” commented Crusader long championship onships this decade have been foot of Ryan Wobbe was true time skipper John Krzyzewski. divided evenly among the Holy putting the Crusaders ahead, 8-6. “Our team came through with BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Cross. Cross/Christ the King Crusaders The Saints had just over four some pretty big plays; the goal In CYO junior-varsity gridiron and the Mishawaka Catholic minutes and marched line stand at the end of action, St. Vincent defeated St. down the field high- the half and the FORT WAYNE — The Catholic Saints, so when the whistle blew John Fort Wayne/St. Joseph- on at Otolski Field to mark the lighted by an 18 big kick from Youth League (CYO) football Hessen Cassel by a score of 20-0 and 30 set of Joe Wobbe.” teams crowned its 2009 champion tie breaker, both teams knew for the fifth-sixth grade champi- what was in store for the epic Molner to Chris “Pierre has on Oct. 25 at the University of onship. Coulter recep- been such a Saint Francis. The Holy Cross confrontation. Coach Casey O’Boyle reports Separated by a score earlier in tions. One of competitor all Crusaders pulled off a big win by that Panther unofficial records the biggest plays season, he downing the undefeated St. the season, the undefeated show that this is St. Vincent ’s Crusaders had the upper hand of the game came doesn’t go down Vincent Panthers, 8-0, in a very sixth title in the past nine years for when Ravotto took on first contact, he hard-fought battle. The Crusaders coming in but the two time their sixth-grade class. The defending champion Saints had a pitch from the three exemplifies the traits also won the 2008 title. Panthers continued the winning and looked like he crossed the this team possesses: great The Panthers, (9-1), did a solid been peaking late and had tradition with two scores in the become a very dangerous oppo- plane but was ruled down just six effort and energy,” remarked job all day on defense, but the first half from Jake Graham — the inches from the endzone as time Krzyzewski. “This has been a Crusaders kept them off balance nent. first on a 15-yard pass from quar- After trading possessions, the expired ending the half. great group of kids to be associ- preventing them from executing terback Dalton O’Boyle and the The Saints would come out of ated with, they had expectations their explosive offense. ice breaker would come when second on a 35-yard run out of a Saints’ tailback Dominic Ravotto the intermission fired up but and worked hard and together to Coach Cory Kitchen admits, “I full-house backfield. kicking to the explosive accomplish them.” am proud of our kids. This is a sprang free and raced 41 yards to The Panthers increased their paydirt giving Mishawaka Crusaders. The first possession “John is a good friend and a special group that has had a 12-0 lead on their first possession for the Crusaders would spell great coach, and he and his team tremendous year, but we were Catholic a lead and the Crusaders of the second half when they went their only deficit of the season. trouble as the Saints’ defense represented the ICCL with class never able to make a play when 52 yards on run plays, which cul- coupled with a penalty went and we are extremely proud of we needed it today.” The points after try (PAT) was minated in a touchdown pass from blocked and with 1:02 in the first backward 26 yards giving the their accomplishment,” com- The Panthers plan to regroup Jack Diffendarfer to Noah ball to the Saints on the 19. mented Violi. “I was also very for the diocesan game. the Saints prevailed, 6-0. Freimuth. Finally, O’Boyle scored On the kickoff, the Saints Ravotto and Joe Kavanaugh proud of what our Mishawaka Kitchen stated, “After the sting on a sneak. Landon Campbell’s would take the ball down to the Catholic kids did this season.” (of the loss) wears off, I am sure resorted to what the Voice of the long-snap was good to kicker Inter-City Catholic League, three where tailback Ravotto “Our program stresses effort they will be pleased to have anoth- Jacob Groudemans making the would not be denied this time, and focus, the kids did every- er opportunity to put the gear on Anthony Rice, coined “trickera- final score, 20-0. tion” as they recovered an onside strolling past the goal line for the thing we asked today,” Violi con- next week.” Coach O’Boyle summarized, score. The Saints however could tinued. “The Crusaders destroyed The St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth/St. kick sending a wake up call to “More than anything I would like the undefeated Crusaders. The not convert leaving the score, 12- us as sixth graders, and I think Aloysius/St. Therese (JAT) to commend our 45 players, 8, and a door wide open. that the effort we displayed Knights will also have another momentum would quickly coaches and managers who decid- change as the Crusaders’ defense Starting at their own 37, again showed a great maturity over chance to suit up as they represent ed on Aug. 3rd to dedicate them- the combination of Byrne and these last two years.” Fort Wayne as the second team tightened and took over on selves to winning a championship. downs. Imus would counter and grind The ICCL presented the Bill facing the boys from the Inter-City I feel very blessed to be around down the field leaving the Sorukas Mental Attitude Award Catholic League (ICCL). The Crusaders’ patented run- such a great group of young men.” ning combination of Pierre Byrne Crusaders a first down and goal to Mishawaka Catholic Chris This year’s showdown against The defensive unit held their at the eight as the third quarter Coulter after the game. South Bend’s top two teams will and Quinn Imus would have suc- opponents to just a single touch- cess behind their dominating ended. The first play of the In the B Team Championship be held at Bishop Luers on down in the playoffs and the fourth quarter would be the Game, the final score was posted Sunday, Nov. 1, beginning at 1 offensive line, bullying the Panthers finished with a 9-1 sea- pigskin down the field. From the deciding play of the champi- on the first play from scrimmage p.m. with JAT facing Mishawaka son record. onship game as Monserez found as Mishawaka Catholic Saints’ Catholic. At 3 p.m., St. Vincent 10-yard line, Crusader quarter- back Matt Monserez threw a bul- Wobbe in the endzone capping Jacob Whitfield raced 52-yards will take on South Bend’s Holy the 63-yard drive and the season. for the only touchdown defeating Both defenses held the final the St. Anthony/St. Joseph/St. eight minutes squelching the Pius Panthers, 6-0. Saints’ bid for a three-peat and Fort Wayne’s preserving the perfect season for Most Complete the Crusaders. Wedding Service. You can choose one or all Banquet Rooms tired? of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms your special event. Hall’s has been in the Rehearsal Dinners business of making people happy for pain? headache? over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service do it just right. Wedding Cakes Mungovan Chiropractic & Acupuncture Michael T. Mungovan, D.C., L.Ac. 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ter, but hats off to St. Matt’s. They force on the mound all season for BY CHUCK FREEBY played a heck-of-a game.” St. Thomas, and she turned in a “It was a hard-fought game,” strong performance in the champi- SOUTH BEND — The philoso- agreed St. Matthew’s coach Jay onship as well. The right hander pher Cicero wrote “nothing is Asdell. “We have lost to St. Jude fanned 10, tossing a 3-hitter. harder to find than perfection.” St. for three years in a row by one run St. Thomas scored all its runs in Jude’s varsity softball team in the title game. There’s nothing a five-run third off Holy Cross achieved it for the second consecu- harder than a one-run loss. We’re pitcher Alyssa Gutierrez. The key tive season, winning the Inter-City looking forward to next year. We blast was a bases-loaded double Catholic League (ICCL) regular only lose two players and actually off the bat of Shannon Holman. season and tourney titles this year. had two sixth graders playing up Holy Cross made it interesting Coach Nick Lizzi’s Falcons for us.” with RBI from Kaylee Claybor and rolled through the regular season at As for St. Jude, the Falcons Mackenzie Hoogeveen in the sixth a perfect 10-0, then held off south didn’t allow more than four runs in and seventh. Loge buckled down side rival St. Matthew, 3-2, to win a game this season, a 10-4 triumph and struck out two hitters with the the tournament championship for over Pete Gillis’ St. Pius squad bases loaded to end the game. the second straight season. PROVIDED BY STACEY LOGE early in the regular season. “They’re a good team,” Holy “This group has been together St. Thomas the Apostle in Elkhart enjoyed a double-dip on the junior Cross coach Jesus Gutierrez said since minors,” states Lizzi, whose varsity level, winning both the regular-season and tourney titles. In the JV softball of the winners. “They have real squad has now won 23 consecu- team photo are the following: bottom row, Piper Ornduff, McKenzie nice pitching and are well- St. Thomas the Apostle, tive games. “They stuck together, Loge, Alexis Wilson, Mariah DeCaire, Kayla Wieging and Shannon coached. I can’t say enough about put in the work and they have Elkhart, enjoyed a double-dip on my girls. They’re gamers. They all Holman; second row, Christianna Covello, Katherine Rice, Zoie Peterson, great chemistry.” the junior varsity level, winning gave 100 percent all season.” The championship game was a Katelyn Slaven and Emma Froschauer; third row, coaches Chuck Ornduff, both the regular-season and tour- For St. Thomas, it’s a terrific dandy pitcher’s duel between St. Mark Loge, Dane Peterson and Tom Wilson. Olivia Checkley was absent ney titles. The Spartans went 7-1 reversal of fortune. After losing Jude’s Alyssa Hasler and St. from the picture. in the regular season, then held off 12-2 to Carolyn Toplolski’s Matthew’s Crystal Markiewicz. Holy Cross, 5-2, in the tournament Corpus Christi squad in the second Both hurlers showed impeccable Cassidy Dennin reached on a field- tom of the sixth. Megan Bonk championship. game of the season, the Spartans control and kept the opposing hit- er’s choice, scoring when Lizzie stole third and scored on a throw- “There’s a core group in this never looked back. ters off-stride. Hasler allowed just Asdell’s ground ball resulted in ing error, but on the same play, sixth-grade class that has success “We realized after that game three hits, while Markiewicz scat- two Falcon errors. Young would throw out Dennin in everything they do,” said St. there were only two things we tered six. St. Jude grabbed the lead back trying to advance to third, snuffing Thomas head coach Tom Wilson. could really affect as coaches, St. Jude tallied a run in the first, in the sixth on Devon Smith’s two- the rally. “We had five or six girls who won fielding and hitting,” recalls as Cassie Young drove in her twin run single to center. “We knew it was going to be a the volleyball tournament last year. Wilson. “Every girl on the team sister, Jamie, with an RBI double. “Devon was one of our best hit- tight, low-scoring game,” said Some of that experience helped made improvement and started That 1-0 lead held up until the ters all season,” states Lizzi. Lizzi afterwards. “We just hap- carry over to this year. “ making plays. They started to fourth. That’s when St. Matthew’s St. Matt’s rebounded in the bot- pened to hit the ball a little bit bet- Pitcher McKenzie Loge was a believe they could win.”

Kevin Fuze’s fifth-grade team Cardinals, Twins defeated St. Joseph, Decatur, 25- University of 8, and 25-19. The Lady Cards finished with a 12-1 overall take CYO record. Their only loss came at Saint Francis the hands of Decatur during reg- volleyball ular season play. takes first For the sixth-grade league, St. championships Charles downed St. John the Baptist, New Haven, 25-17, and season loss BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN 25-9, to win the 2009 title. ROLLA, Mo. – On the road, In small school action, the St. eight-plus hours from Fort Wayne Louis-St. Rose Twins were victo- and in front of a Missouri FORT WAYNE — All levels of rious over St. Therese, 25-18, University of Science and the junior varsity volleyball and 25-5. On the road to the Technology homecoming crowd, championships were decided in championship, the Twins fourth-ranked University of Saint two matches each at Queen of knocked off the defending Francis lost a bone-jarring Angels on Sunday, Oct. 18. champs, St. Joseph-Hessen PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN shootout with the Miners, 39-37, In the large school divisions, Cassel in first round play and The St. Louis-St. Rose CYO volleyball team includes Grace Castleman, on Saturday afternoon. it was St. Charles who won both. defeated St. Mary-St. Joseph in Lillie Castleman, Madison Castleman, Holly Hamman, Taylor Jacquay, USF slipped to 6-1 overall los- In his rookie season, Coach the semi-finals. Brenda Kline, Elyse Oberley, Erica Renninger, Siarra Small, Lily ing a regular-season game for just Stuerzenberger, Jessica VanHorn, Samantha Voors and Dorothy Witham the second time in the last eight and coaches Tina Voors, Karen Castleman and Sarah Voors. years. UMS&T, an NCAA Division II member, won its sec- ond game in a row improving to 2-6 overall. “We didn’t give up and came right out and scored to start the second half,” USF coach Kevin Donley said. “We struggled on offense in the first half and we had a couple of costly fumbles.” His question to the Cougars after the game was, “Now what are you gonna do? We’ve all got to re-dedicate ourselves to being the best we can be. Are you will- ing to do that?” Of course they answered yes. MUS&T won the game on a 28-yard field goal with just seven seconds to play, Joe Drahos kicked The St. Charles sixth-grade CYO volleyball team includes Ali Book, his fourth field goal of the game The St. Charles fifth-grade CYO volleyball team includes Morgan Fuze, Kristina Burkhardt, Jessica Bundy, Anna DeJong, Jenna Eckland, Rachel from 28-yards out giving the Marissa Godfrey, Miranda Bertoli, Abby Bojrab, Lindsey Trinh, Laura Gibson, Chase Hoffman, Dayle Jauch, Caitlyn McTague, Haley Nellum, Miners the final two-point advan- tage. Eckrich, Kenzie Hartig, Alaina Schenkel, Ally Kochanski, Maddy Omo, Madison Ream, Clair Rorick, Alexa Siegel, Anna Sitz, Rose Tippman, Holly Brandt, Ashley Burns, Tiffany May and head coach Kevin Fuze. Maria Wellman and head coach Ashley Jauch. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Motion Picture Association of Author tells the story of those saints America rating is PG — parental MOVIE guidance suggested. who turned their lives around “Astro Boy” (Summit) CAPSULES Set in a futuristic world where that Francis threw some of these indi- an underclass of mechanical ser- REVIEWED BY YORK YOUNG off his fine clothes viduals’ actions NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are vants wait on disdainful human one day and stood makes one cringe, masters, this charming animated t’s doesn’t have to be too late. naked in the town but even the worst capsule reviews of movies adventure concerns a scientist Saints throughout the centuries piazza. But what of crimes can be issued by the U.S. Conference (voice of Nicolas Cage) who, after have proved that time and losing his son (voice of Freddie I happened before atoned for. Olga, a of Catholic Bishops’ Office for again. Changing their lives for the that is often not 10th-century Highmore) in a lab accident, uses better after some terrible actions, known, which Russian princess Film and Broadcasting. the lad’s DNA to program the titu- many saints have overcome great included nightly avenged her hus- lar robot replica (also voiced by obstacles to ultimately join the carousing, profli- band’s death with Highmore) but swiftly rejects his canon of holies. Unfortunately, too gate spending and a trickery that result- “Amelia” (Fox Searchlight) creation, leaving the superpowered often sanitized and glossy recount- term in the armed ed in hundreds of Hilary Swank portrays aviatrix but innocent boy ‘bot vulnerable to ings of the lives of the saints — services. deaths of her ene- Amelia Earhart in a handsome, widespread prejudice and the hagiography — omit anything that Craughwell also mies, before she mellifluous biography suitable for designs of a militaristic politician would be considered damaging to provides excellent became a builder of viewing by multiple generations (voice of Donald Sutherland) intent the esteem rightly now deserved. details of some churches and sup- yet which nevertheless fails to soar on using the youth’s life-giving But not all — in fact, we could barely known early porter of Christians. as an adventure or romance. No energy source for weaponry. wager that not many — were saint- saints, giving us Her illegitimate one could expect director Mira Director and co-writer David ly from the get go. The path to some historical context to consider grandson Vladimir, who didn’t like Nair, using two literary biographies Bowers’ adaptation of Osamu Christ takes many directions and as well, including what is was like the succession of rulers after Olga’s as source material, to offer the Tezuka’s globally popular comic sometimes it takes a long time for in the first few centuries when death, killed a brother, raped and definitive take on Earhart’s person- book series, begun in 1951 and an individual to see the light, or the Christianity was outlawed. And his even committed human sacrifice to ality, let alone solve the mystery of previously the basis for three TV Light. story on St. Christopher will please pagan gods before having a change her disappearance over the Pacific series, is by turns amusing, exciting “Saints Behaving Badly” those who have a devotion to this of heart, possibly prompted by in 1937, but the vague insights into and poignant as it chronicles its (Doubleday, $15.95), by Thomas popular saint whose story usually is remorse for raping his sister-in-law. her character and relationships, altruistic hero’s struggle to discover Craughwell, gives us stories and sketchy at best. Craughwell’s pres- Nevertheless, the power of the both with husband George Putnam his place in the world. tales of 28 saints who did things entation of Christopher is the most Holy Spirit can help hardened (Richard Gere) and intimate friend Considerable stylized violence, that will raise your eyebrows. detailed I’ve ever seen, and it was- hearts change. Gene Vidal (Ewan McGregor), some menace, and brief instances Subtitled, “The Cutthroats, Crooks, n’t pretty at first. The big, strong Craughwell is a master at telling though ultimately affirming the of vaguely irreverent and mildly Trollops, Con Men and Devil- man took to worshiping the devil inspiring stories and getting details bonds of marriage, prove frustrat- scatological humor. The USCCB Worshippers Who Became Saints,” for awhile, thinking the Evil One that many overlook. Here are ing, particularly coupled with the Office for Film & Broadcasting you’ll read accounts of all this and had more power than anyone. accounts of an embezzler, a film’s lack of sustenance for avia- classification is A-II — adults and more. Christ’s power will always trump bigamist, more than one hedonist, a tion buffs. Discreetly handled adul- adolescents. The Motion Picture Of course, a few you will recog- the devil, though, and the story cynic and an alcoholic, to name a terous and premarital sexual situa- Association of America rating is nize, like St. Augustine and St. goes that Christopher came to real- few, each of who turned their life tions, one instance of crass lan- PG — parental guidance suggest- Francis of Assisi. But even their ize that through a personal around. For a non-saccharine, guage, and one use of profanity. ed. stories are more finely detailed here encounter with the devil, who cow- wholly believable collection of sto- The USCCB Office for Film & than many encyclopedia entries. ered at Christ’s name. ries about bad guys gone good, Broadcasting classification is A-II For example, commonly known is The deaths that were a result of pick up “Saints Behaving Badly.” — adults and adolescents. The

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BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI guide and a teacher and it shows the American community we us what we must work to create have a responsibility,” said out there in the world. I hope and Culver. “War, while at times, may SOUTH BEND — “We have a pray that my work in Baghdad be necessary, is not glorious. It’s long way to go before we can call will accomplish the building up wrought with pain and suffering the world a body of Christ,” said of a strong community that sup- for all sides.” Chris Culver recently, and it is ports and sustains all Iraq’s. Culver believes this experi- this knowledge that makes him While I go to build the basics of ence will have a significant realize and understand the need to community elsewhere, I pray you impact on his life. travel to Baghdad. Leaving all work to better the community “I think it’s going to really behind his wife, three children here at Saint Joe.” challenge me,” said Culver. He and job as a physics teacher at Culver said he feels a sadness said it will take a lot of negotiat- Saint Joseph’s High School will about leaving his family for a ing skills to build up a communi- not be easy, but he understands year and entering an environment ty, while in a highly challenged that his responsibility to the com- where he will be more isolated environment where all parties munity is to help those in need. and lack the community that he involved have a variety of differ- Culver will leave on the eve of has had at the school and in the ent opinions and views. He real- Nov. 16 for a month of training area. izes it will be a real test of his and then head to Baghdad on “That is disappointing coming knowledge and leadership skills Dec. 23 for one year. from such a community focused and is up to the challenge. “I will be working for the U.S. lifestyle and situation,” said “A motto taught to me many military trying to coordinate with Culver. years ago is to use your strengths other non-governmental organiza- On a positive note, he realizes and develop your weaknesses,” tions (NGO) to make sure we are that this opportunity will give said Culver. And it is this motto working on building up Iraq,” him the chance to make a real that he hopes will help him said Culver. “I will be focusing difference in the world and how through the next year of his life. on economic development.” people are living each and every When he returns from In an announcement to the fac- day. Baghdad, Culver plans to pick up ulty, staff and student body at the “It’s an opportunity where where he left off. high school, Culver expressed his there will be some professional “I would still like to teach; mixed emotions about this trip. development,” noted Culver. maybe someday go into a leader- “It will be a big transition Culver hopes that his students ship role,” said Culver. “This from the family and community I realize the need for a strong com- won’t change my long term goal. have known here at Saint Joe,” munity through his work in I want to reengage the communi- said the reservist commander. “At Baghdad. ty with the same goals and objec- the same time, it helps me fully “I want them to understand tives — being a positive input in realize that gift of community LISA KOCHANOWSKI that being part of a community the community.” that we share here is not solely Pictured is Saint Joseph’s High School physics teacher Chris Culver, who requires sacrifice. Part of being in for our benefit. It is a comfort, a will be leaving to complete a yearlong tour of duty in Baghdad. BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB This month’s featured selection: “My Life with the Saints” by James Martin, SJ

Reviewed by Kathy Denice attending Wharton Business College and working as one own investiga- oday’s Catholic book club choice this month is “My of GE’s top executives for five years, Martin, at age 26, tion. He pro- Life With the Saints,” by James Martin, SJ. Loyola eventually found his life lacking passion. It was then that vides several TPress, ISBN: 978-0-8294-2644-1 he heard his calling to the priesthood. pages of This delightfully witty memoir was written by a man, Though as a first-year Jesuit novitiate in Boston he was information currently a Jesuit priest and associate editor of America, a expected to work 15 hours outside the seminary in min- and reference Catholic magazine, who claims a childhood as a “luke- istry to the people, Martin soon came to appreciate life as books on the warm Catholic,” but nonetheless discovers his eventual it slowed from his previously grueling corporate schedule. saints at the call to the priesthood. What makes this tale unique, howev- As he engaged in the focus of service within the Jesuit end of the er, is his curious relationship with 17 saints, all of whom community, saints such as St. Ignatius, Mother Therese, St. book for impact his life as it unfolds. Peter and Pope John XXIII came into his line of vision in further The first chapter sets the tone simply with its title — sometimes the most unlikely ways. His eagerness to inves- reading as “The Saint of the Sock Drawer.” This introduction gives tigate the lives of each of the saints brought him more than well. the reader an overview of the importance of the saints in just information. More often he found through their lives This 414 Martin’s life. He considered them companions ... “friends of faith struggles and victories over self, encouragement, page book is filled with the to turn to when I needed a helping hand” and was able to inspiration and motivation to do the work God had intend- intriguing story of Father Martin’s child- recognize himself in their stories. He writes in the book’s ed for him. hood, educational, corporate and seminary experiences and final pages, “Without a doubt, that’s the most important Martin’s well-written and humorous account of the tra- how they relate to any given saint. It provides a roadmap aspect of the saints for me: they teach me about being who jectory of his life in the seminary holds the reader’s inter- of one man’s journey toward embracing his vocation and I am.” est and inspires an eagerness to know the next saint the leaves the reader with the sense that the questions, doubts His initial encounter with a plastic statue of St. Jude, author will encounter. As Martin’s spiritual formation and fears are part of the package. His story may inspire the patron saint of hopeless causes, ordered from a magazine unfolds, the reader is engulfed in the horror of the real saint in each of us. As Father Martin says, “God does not when he was a boy, sets the stage for his faith journey with world in which this novitiate ministers. But the inspiration want us to be Mother Teresa or Dorothy Day. God wants the saints. However, though he was very fond of the statue he gleans from the saints, of old and everyday, during his us to be most fully ourselves.” and prayed to St. Jude frequently, it was relegated to his ministry assignments is every bit as real. The book closes with a short biography of Father sock drawer whenever friends arrived for a visit. Martin offers quotes and profiles of each of the saints Martin and the final three pages offer 21 questions for As he grew into adulthood and his faith grew thin, after he became so familiar with, that whet the appetite for one’s discussion in the “Guide for Reading Groups,” section.

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