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BY BONNIE ELBERSON

FORT WAYNE — The 2006 canonization of Indiana’s From preacher first saint, Mother Theodore Guérin, was celebrated Sunday by Bishop John M. D’Arcy at a commemora- to deacon tive Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort Wayne. Preacher, congregation find St. Mother Theodore Guérin is recognized as the foundress of the Sisters of Providence congregation of fullness of truth in Catholicism Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, near Terre Haute, in 1839, Page 4 shortly after she emigrated from her native France. Her century-and-three-quarter path to sainthood culminat- ed on Oct. 15, 2006, when she was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. Auburn reparation An air of expectation and joyful anticipation pre- vailed before Sunday’s Mass as several Sisters of Church rededicated Providence were in attendance along with throngs of after fire, desecration Saint Mary-of-the-Woods alumnae. Greetings were exchanged among the many sisters who had traveled Page 5 from the motherhouse near Terre Haute and alumnae women who had gathered from throughout northeast Indiana for the special event. Bishop John M. D’Arcy had only praise for St. MARK WEBER Mother Theodore Guérin, whom many writers have Join a book club A Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrating the first anniversary of described as a woman of joy and good spirit. She was Learn how to start the canonization of St. Mother Theodore Guérin on Sunday, Nov. 18, was attended by Sisters said to possess “heroic holiness,” he noted, but she described herself as “very ordinary.” She was called by of Providence, alumnae of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and alumnae of St. Augustine one in your parish Academy for Girls. Gift bearers were, from left, Sisters of Providence Adele Mann, Joan Mary Page 12 Schaefer, Lois Ann Stoiber and Mary Ann Fox. GUERIN, PAGE 5

All Catholic parishes to MASS FOR DECEASED Bishops meet in Baltimore participate in reconsecration Bishop D’Arcy comments of diocese to Mary on gathering Page 20 Eucharist and to the sacrifice of the Mass BY VINCE LABARBERA — treasures in the lives of our people. We see their love to pray in the presence of the FORT WAYNE — On Dec. 8, the feast of Blessed Sacrament. We see devotion to Our the Immaculate Conception and the Lady in the hundreds who flocked to the patronal feast of the Diocese of Fort grotto at Notre Dame. We observe their Wayne-South Bend — as well as of all of hunger for forgiveness in the sacrament of America — Bishop John M. D’Arcy has penance.” asked that every priest at every Mass cele- In a letter addressed to the priests of the brated for the feast, recite — together with diocese, Bishop D’Arcy said, “I thank all of the congregation — a Prayer of you for your wonderful help in seeing that Entrustment of the diocese to the Blessed our observance of the Sesquicentennial Virgin Mary. Jubilee Year was carried out with such Bishop D’Arcy also said it would be devotion and faith.” MARK WEBER most appropriate if every parish had a nine- Through the centuries, the Catholic About 20 priests joined Bishop John M. day novena in honor of Our Lady, consist- Church has become ever more aware that ing of short prayers said before or after Mary, “favored” by God (Lk 1:28), was D’Arcy at an annual memorial Mass for daily Mass, beginning on Thursday, Nov. redeemed from the moment of her concep- deceased bishops and priests at the 29, through Friday, Dec. 7. tion (Catechism of the Catholic Church, As the 150-year Jubilee Year of the dio- 491). Immaculate Conception is the title of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception cese draws to a close, Bishop D’Arcy said the Blessed Virgin Mary as being sinless on Nov. 16. In his remarks, Bishop D’Arcy the “blessed holy year” brought many from the first moment of her existence. Her graces upon the diocese. freedom from sin was an unmerited gift of remembered fondly those who died this “We have learned much, especially from God or special grace, and an exception to year; Deacons Art Bleau, Dean Tucker, Pat our people,” he said. “If we look at one the law, or privilege, which no other creat- event during the year, the Eucharistic ed person has ever received. The solemnly Walsh, Joseph Zickgraf, Msgr. Robert Congress (on Aug. 18 at the University of proclaimed dogma of the Immaculate Contant, Father Eugene Kazmierczak and Notre Dame), we see the following spiritu- al elements — devotion to the holy MARY, PAGE 3 Father Terry Place. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 25, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishops encourage conscience Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 formation in faithful citizenship PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy school students. It was not a catechism, but education of children as Sisters of Providence. EDITOR: Tim Johnson rather a guideline for those who will write the We consider her a foundress of Catholic edu- ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer catechism. In our parishes, we have much to cation in our diocese, and it was a joy to have STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad do for our public high school students. the sisters with us for this celebration. NEWS Editorial Department A day with our own saint A night in Auburn PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES Invited by the saintly and devoted Julian What happened in the Immaculate FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Benoit, Mother Theodore Guérin came to Fort Conception Church, Auburn, was most Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Wayne to establish the first Catholic school in painful. Late on a Friday night, the church J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie the area. Msgr. Benoit had just returned from was desecrated — the tabernacle broken open. Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sister what has been called “the trail of tears,” a The sacred oils were spread in the benches in Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray, Five days in Baltimore journey he had taken with the Native an attempt to light a fire. Carefully observing Jennifer Ochstein and Deb Wagner The first diocese in this country was Americans as they were sent away from their the proper ceremony, as laid out by the church Baltimore under the extraordinary Bishop heritage, from the land of their fathers. Many and put together with great reverence by our said they would not go if the black robe did Office of Worship under our fine new director Business Department John Carroll. Later, in 1808, four dioceses were taken from this original diocese; namely not come with them. When he returned, he Brian MacMichael, we gathered solemnly in BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Boston, New York, Philadelphia and hastened to bring Mother Guérin and the the church. This was a ceremony of reparation AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Bardstown (now Louisville). Later came the Sisters of Providence to Fort Wayne. Here is and sorrow. Interestingly, the proper docu- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Diocese of Portland in Oregon as the church what is discovered about this critical moment ment encourages parishioners to receive the [email protected] began to construct its life in this country. in our recently published history written by sacrament of penance. It is not that they had But the bishops were in this historic city Joseph M. White, Ph.D. done anything wrong, but as members of the Advertising Sales for a responsibility. To be honest, I have body of Christ, we shared in the responsibility Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) always found our meetings tiring. We start at “Sixty girls enrolled in the sisters’ St. Augustine to do penance for this sin. Academy including “Dark haired South German (260) 456-2824 9 a.m. each morning and finish at 5 p.m. with How wonderful that the church was almost Catholics, American Protestants, Canadian French, a break from 12:30 to 2:00 after reciting the full. The people told me how painful they Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) bearing the names of the early French fur Angelus. We offer morning and midday found this experience and how grateful they (574) 234-0687 traders...” Also among the students were Miami were to their pastor, Father Babasino Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY prayer together and the Eucharist as well. In Indian girls from the families that had held on to Washington, we would go once to the Basilica Fernandes, for his steadfastness through these their lands along the Wabash. ... “ days. Published weekly except the last of the Immaculate Conception for a beautiful — “Worthy of the Gospel of Christ: A History of the Mass. All our liturgical prayers this year were Once we found through research that there Sunday in June, second and fourth Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend,” pg. 49 should be no celebration of the Eucharist in weeks in July, second week in August held in the hotel. the place that was violated, everything was and last week in December by the Two documents were most significant. The Thus did she arrive at what is now moved to the nearby hall until a service of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, first related to a presentation we make every Cathedral Square with three other members of reparation and dedication would take place. 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort four years. Referred to as Faithful her congregation. Thus came a woman now After the Mass, in accordance with the rite, Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage Citizenship, this year the letter took a differ- declared by the church to be a saint; that is, we had solemn benediction, and we all left paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional ent turn. It is a document on the formation of someone now in heaven who lived a life of mailing office. the church with a feeling that a purification conscience and follows the church’s ethical heroic sanctity. Thus began the extraordinary had taken place and a fitting penance had and moral tradition for making choices. It is story of the Sisters of Providence in the city POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: made clear that it is not the task of been done. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Catholic bishops and priests to tell Despite what happened, I urge Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: all pastors to keep the churches [email protected]. people how to vote. 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Pope Benedict XVI, adoration in a nearby small chapel BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South with that clarity which is so char- The sacred oils were spread was initiated and continues to this Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- acteristic of him, has put it this very day with people coming even 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. way: in the benches in an attempt to light a fire. late at night for worship and prayer. News deadline is the Monday morn- “The church cannot and must not take Congratulations to the Saint ing before publication date. Joseph’s Indians and the Bishop Advertising deadline is nine days upon herself the political battle to bring about the most just society possible. She Luers Knights, both of whom will before publication date. play for the state championship in cannot and must not replace the state. Yet at the of Fort Wayne. Unfortunately, there are only a Indianapolis. And, congratulations to the LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- same time she cannot and must not remain on the few here now; but at one time, they taught in sidelines in the fight for justice. She has to play her Bishop Dwenger Saints who lost a heart- comes original, signed letters about the following Fort Wayne parish schools of part through rational argument and she has to breaker after an extraordinary season of 13-1, issues affecting church life. Although St. Jude, St. Patrick, St. John, Cathedral, as reawaken the spiritual energy without which justice, during which they won their conference, as we cannot publish every letter we well as Central Catholic High School. which always demands sacrifice, cannot prevail and well as the sectional and regional champi- receive, we strive to provide a bal- We honored them on Sunday with a beauti- anced representation of expressed prosper. A just society must be the achievement of onships. ful Mass, and we honored the saint who was opinions and a variety of reflections politics, not of the church. Yet the promotion of Congratulations, also, to Notre Dame on their founder. We were especially honored by on life in the church.We will choose justice through efforts to bring about openness of their first home victory of the year. the presence of Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP, letters for publication based on read- mind and will to the demands of the common I hope you all have a blessed provincial superior, and Sister Diane Ris, SP, er interest, timeliness and fairness. good is something which concerns the church Thanksgiving, and I look forward to being two exemplary and splendid Sisters of Readers may agree or disagree with deeply.” with you next week. the letter writers’ opinions. Letters — “God is Love,” 28 Providence along with many other sisters, must not exceed 500 words. All let- some of whom were natives of Fort Wayne ters must be signed and include a Our letter, then, is a deciding document and others who taught here. The church gives phone number and address for verifi- about the formation of conscience on the mat- us saints not only to testify to their virtue, but cation.We reserve the right to edit ter of voting, which each citizen exercises to help all of us. Mother Theodore Guérin had letters for legal and other concerns. when they enter the voting booth. It is to be great devotion to the holy Eucharist and to hoped that the careful reading of this letter, prayer in the presence of the Blessed Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, when combined with prayer for light, will Sacrament; also, to the cross, for she knew P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN help our citizens to make sound decisions on 46856-1169; or e-mail: suffering in her life. A joyous person with [email protected] the matters that lie before our country in the great energy despite problems with health, she coming year. had great devotion to Our Lady, and in her ISSN 0891-1533 The other important document was a cur- own lifetime, hundreds of young women USPS 403630 riculum for the religious education of high came forth to give their lives to the Catholic NOVEMBER 25, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Jubilee Novena Prayer On the occasion of the entrustment of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese to Mary, patroness of our diocese, our country and all of America ovenas are prayers of close to us, for you chose her to our father Abraham and many in Israel, and to be a sign in our diocese. devotion that are offered give to the world the life which Christians everywhere that one that will be opposed … and a (Concluding Prayer) Nfor nine days (or over renews all things, Jesus Christ. day we may all share in one ban- sword will pierce your own soul, some other period of time with a And so we pray as Mary: “My quet for all peoples. too.” — Lk 2:34-35. Eighth Day,Thursday,Dec.6,2007: soul proclaims the greatness of (Concluding Prayer) Jesus Christ saw Mary at the factor of nine). They had their Verse from Te Deum: origin in ancient Rome as times the Lord, my spirit rejoices in foot of his cross, sharing in his ALL: Come then, Lord, and help of prayers for the dead, essential- God, my savior, for he has looked Third Day,Saturday,Dec.1,2007: passion. In suffering a person can with favor on his lowly servant. attain great nobility of character; your people, bought with the ly as prayers of mourning and Verse from Te Deum: price of your own blood, and commendation of the soul to the From this day all generations will indeed, the sufferer can become a call me blessed: the Almighty has ALL: The glorious company of real witness for Christ. bring us with your saints to glory mercy of God. In the early apostles praise you. The noble everlasting. Middle Ages, novenas became done great things for me, and O Mary, conceived without fellowship of prophets praise you. Leader: “All these were con- ways of preparing for great litur- holy is his name.” — Lk 1: 46- sin, pray for all those broken in 49. The white-robed army of martyrs mind, body or spirit that they stantly devoting themselves to gical events, especially praise you. prayer, together with certain Christmas. Over time, novenas may be comforted and healed. Leader: “She gave birth to her (Concluding Prayer) women, including Mary the began to be associated with Our First Day,Thursday,Nov.29,2007: firstborn son and wrapped him in mother of Jesus, as well as his Lady, particularly in France and Verse from the Te Deum: bands of cloth, and laid him in brothers.” — Acts 1:14. Spain. ALL: You are God: we praise the manger, because there was no Sixth Day,Tuesday,Dec.4,2007 Mary lived a life of prayer Since Jesus himself counseled you; You are the Lord: we place for them in the inn.” — Lk Verse from Te Deum: from her first “yes” to the persistent prayer in his parables, acclaim you; You are the eternal 2:7. ALL: You overcame the sting of archangel’s request. We would do it became obvious that novenas Father: all creation worships you. Mary gives Jesus to all the death and opened the kingdom of well to consider and follow her as could be used as intercessory Leader: “I will put enmity world, represented by the Magi heaven to all believers. our model. “I say ‘yes,’ my Lord, prayers, asking for particular between you and the woman and who came to the crib in Leader: “Standing near the to every word you say.” needs. Christ says, “Ask and you between your offspring and hers; Bethlehem. She offers him to us: cross of Jesus were his mother, O Mary, conceived without shall receive, seek and you shall he will strike your head, and you the Way, the Truth and the Life. and his mother’s sister, Mary the sin, pray for the needs of our dio- find, knock and it shall be opened will strike his heel.” — Gen 3:15. O Mary, conceived without wife of Clopas, and Mary cese as we strive for justice, unto you” — Lk 11:9. Through God’s loving fore- sin, pray for all the families in Magdalene.” — Jn 19:25. peace and reconciliation within When Jesus ascended into sight, Mary was placed, so to our diocese as they live the Mary, Mother of God and our ourselves, in our families and heaven, he told the Apostles to speak, on a path different from paschal mystery of life-death- mother, shared Christ’s mission communities, and in our world. “wait for the gift” he promised, that on which all of humanity, and-resurrection in faith. and passion with him. She set an (Concluding Prayer) the Holy Spirit. The apostles did born with original sin, entered the (Concluding Prayer) example of unselfish love, trust- as they were commanded. “They world. The light of the cross illu- ing in God in all things, even as Ninth Day,Friday,Dec.7,2007: all joined together constantly in minated Mary’s life. Thus, she is Fourth Day,Sunday,Dec.2,2007: she watched her son die on the prayer, along with the women worthy to be blessed among cross. Verse from Te Deum: and Mary, the mother of Jesus women. Verse from Te Deum: O Mary, conceived without ALL: You are seated at God’s and with his brothers” (Acts O Mary, conceived without ALL: You, Christ, are the King sin, pray for Pope Benedict XVI, right hand in glory. We believe 1:14). Nine days pass; during sin, pray for all believers who of Glory, the eternal son of the Bishop John D’Arcy and all the that you will come, and be our which time they waited in faith seek the truth with faith, hope Father. bishops and priests with them. judge. and continued to pray. They and love. Leader: “His mother treasured (Concluding Prayer) Leader: “Mary Immaculate, the received the gifts of the Holy (Concluding prayer) all these things in her heart.” — ever-virgin Mother of God, hav- Spirit as promised. Lk 2:51. ing finished the course of her May we all share in their faith The presentation of the Lord Seventh Day,Wednesday,Dec.5,2007: earthly life, was assumed body as we pray this novena and men- Second Day,Friday,Nov.30,2007: encourages us to live as Mary in Verse from Te Deum: and soul into heavenly glory.” — tion our requests with trust and Verse from Te Deum: holiness, detached from worldly ALL: When you became man to Pius XII, November 1950. faith in God. ALL: To you all angels, all the things, striving for purity in our set us free, you did not spurn the After the death of her son, — Taken from “(Mention powers of heaven, Cherubim and minds and hearts. Once we know virgin’s womb. Mary accompanied the apostles Your Requests Here), The Seraphim, sing in endless praise: our vocation, we must follow it Leader: “When Jesus saw his with her prayers and good exam- Church’s Most Powerful Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of and live it faithfully until we are mother and the disciple whom he ple. She was with them during Novenas” by Michael Dubruiel, Power and Might, Heaven and called to heaven. loved standing beside her, he said the first years of evangelization, Our Sunday Visitor, 2000. earth are full of your glory. O Mary, conceived without to his mother, ‘Woman, here is as she had been with Jesus in his Leader: “The Holy Spirit will sin, pray for those discerning your son.’ Then he said to the mission. She lived her life in Praying the novena come upon you, and the power of their vocation in life that they disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’” faithfulness, and she gloriously Each day, pray together the the Most High will overshadow may follow where God calls them — Jn 19:26-27. entered heaven to spend eternity opening verse from the Te Deum. you; therefore the child to be to be. When things looked the dark- with Jesus, her son. The leader reads the short reflec- born will be holy; he will be (Concluding Prayer) est for the disciples and those O Mary, conceived without tion and the petition for the day. called Son of God.” — Lk 1:35. who loved Jesus, he offered hope sin, pray for the Diocese of Fort The following prayer is recited Grace in a soul is like a root Fifth Day,Monday,Dec.3,2007 to humanity through his mother Wayne-South Bend as we joyful- from which a plant develops its with these words: “Here is your ly celebrate the Sesquicentennial together after the petition each Verse from Te Deum: day for nine days. branches, flowers and fruits. mother.” (Jn 19:26) She became Jubilee Year that we may spread Virtues grow in proportion to ALL: Throughout the world the the mother of us all, interceding Christ’s message throughout holy church acclaims you: Father ALL (use as the Concluding Prayer): grace. We can understand why for us through Christ, her son. northern Indiana in all we do and Mary reached the highest degree of majesty unbounded, your true O Mary, conceived without say. Almighty God, we offer this and only Son, worthy of all wor- novena to honor the Blessed of virtue and holiness: she was sin, pray for mothers and fathers, (Concluding Prayer) full of grace! ship, and the Holy Spirit, advo- teachers and preachers, men and Virgin Mary. She occupies a cate and guide. place in the church, which is O Mary, conceived without women religious, and all who sin, pray for the descendants of Leader: “This child is destined spread the good news of salvation highest after Christ and yet very for the falling and the rising of

Our nation’s relationship with Wayne was established in 1857 asked by Bernadette, Our Lady Mary’s honor, it was named with Mary actually began prior to the by Pope Pius IX, it, too, was ded- identified herself as: “I am the this title. MARY Vatican’s solemn definition. In icated providentially to Mary Immaculate Conception.” The 36-foot east window in May 1846, the bishops of the under the title of her Immaculate In 1884, the Third Plenary the apse of the cathedral is graced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sixth Provincial Council of Conception. Council of Baltimore determined with one of the most beautiful Baltimore asked the Holy See to Beginning one year later in the feast was to be a holy day in stained-glass images of Mary to proclaim Mary, all the dioceses be found anywhere. It contains a Conception by Pope Pius IX, on under her title of the United representation of the Immaculate Dec. 8, 1854, states: of Immaculate States. This Virgin in a luminous cloud of “We declare, pronounce and Conception, to action was con- glory, surrounded by angels and define that the doctrine which be the principal This spiritual bond between Mary and our nation firmed by Rome encircled by many Christian sym- asserts that the Blessed Virgin patroness of the in 1885. bols. This image of Mary, as well Mary, from the first moment of Catholic Church was formalized in 1847 when Pope Pius IX When com- as the other 12 elegant and price- her conception, by a singular in the United pleted, the less 28-foot stained-glass win- grace and privilege of almighty States. This Cathedral of the dows, all depict scenes in the life God, and in view of the merits of spiritual bond entrusted America to her protection. Immaculate of Mary, the Mother of God. At Jesus Christ, savior of the human between Mary Conception in the time of their installation in race, was preserved free from and our nation downtown Fort 1896-1897 by the artists of the every stain of original sin is a was formalized Wayne was ded- Royal Bavarian Art Institute for doctrine revealed by God and, for in 1847 when icated to the Stained Glass in Munich, this reason, must be firmly and Pope Pius IX entrusted America 1858, Mary appeared 18 times greater honor and glory of God Germany, they were described as constantly believed by all the to her protection. near Lourdes, France, to 14-year- on Dec. 8, 1860, the feast of the “the finest of their kind in the faithful” (DS 2803). When the Diocese of Fort old Bernadette Soubirous. When Immaculate Conception. In western hemisphere.” 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 25, 2007 Pentecostal preacher finds fullness of truth in Catholic Church Leads 54 others from his congregation to Catholicism

BY JENNIFER MURRAY of God and it was his Wednesday they join him. For the next six night Bible study that drew him months he taught about Mary, pur- unwittingly into the Catholic gatory, intercession of saints, apos- t is Easter Vigil. The small Church. He asked his congregation tolic succession and all the other parish in Detroit has gone sev- if they would like to “experience Catholic doctrines that become Ieral years without any new church” as Christians did in the stumbling blocks for the Christians members entering the faith. But first and second century. He turned of other traditions. Many of his this night they are expecting new to the witnesses of those days, the church left, but 54 joined him on members — 54 new members. Fathers of the Church. The more the journey to become Catholic, That is amazing for any parish, he read, the more he desired to including his wife, sons and especially a small parish that learn. daughters-in-law. seems to be shrinking rather than “I was not looking for the truth. It has not been an easy transi- growing each year. But these 54 I believed I already knew the truth tion. Jones said, “We were not members were all African with my whole heart,” Jones said. welcomed into the church. People Americans and they came from the Still he could not shake the left the parish, would not shake same church, Marantha Christian realization that St. Ignatius of hands.” Church, an independent Antioch saw in that bread and Many of the parishioners were Pentecostal Church. They were led wine not a symbol but the flesh afraid of the changes that might to the Catholic Church by their and blood of Jesus Christ. take place. They worried that the pastor Alex Jones. JENNIFER MURRAY “I discovered that the church converts would try to convert them As he was drawn to Deacon Alex Jones, who was a Pentecostal preacher in Detroit, spoke was not only charismatic, but also with their Pentecostal traditions. Catholicism, he lost many of his about his conversion to Catholicism at a talks at Sacred Heart and St. liturgical ... (with) eucharistic wor- However, as the years have passed, friends and colleagues. A rift Henry parishes in Fort Wayne Nov. 16-17. ship,” Jones said. “The Eucharist, many of the former members of developed with some of his family. Jesus himself, has always been the the Marantha Church have found a He had to sell the church and center of Christian worship.” home in their new parish and their watch some of his beloved flock evening he talked about his jour- the infinite God, or rather he had But Jones was not ready to new faith. walk away. He had to give up ney to the church at Sacred Heart touched me, I wanted to know become Catholic. He had just dis- On Oct. 1, 2005, Jones was being a pastor, his livelihood and Church. On Saturday afternoon, he more about God.” covered worship in the apostolic ordained as a permanent deacon his purpose for much of his life. talked to people at St. Henry As Jones grew older, he tradition (not Catholic). and serves St. Suzanne and Our He was 60 years old when God Parish about the importance of became more evangelical. He He found the model for the Lady Gate of Heaven parishes in asked him to take a journey to a evangelization. loved the closeness with Christ, worship service by reading the Detroit. He has been on EWTN, different place, much like While Jones has wholehearted- but he could not keep this love to works of Justin Martyr, and so he given talks at countless parishes Abraham. He answered the call. ly embraced the Catholic faith, he himself. designed a new service for his and has a book with his and his Why? continues to hold dear the faith tra- “I knew I had been so touched church, just like that of the early wife’s conversion stories titled Because on Easter Vigil, April ditions of his childhood and most by God, and I wanted to tell some- Christians. “No Price Too High.” 14, 2001, he held his God in his of his adult years. one,” he said. “We wanted to be a Afterwards, the deacons came Deacon Jones said for African hands and experienced the closest “I don’t really understand why spark of hope to those in our com- to him asking if he was going to Americans, or any culture, to feel communion possible. Because in so many converts to Catholicism munity who had no hope. ... I had become Catholic. He assured them welcomed, they need to see their the Catholic Church, he found the bash the faith that birthed them to this tremendous desire to share that he was apostolic, not Catholic. face on the liturgy. They need to fullness of truth. Christ,” he said. God.” But having discovered the wor- see saints around the church from Today, he is Deacon Alex With the Catholic Church his Studying the word of God was ship of the earliest witnesses of their ethnic background, hear Jones. He ministers to two parishes faith is whole but in the another strength of the Christ, he could not return to the music that touches their heart and in the Archdiocese of Detroit and Pentecostal Church, he learned Evangelicals that drew Jones. model he had grown up in. He really feel a part of the liturgy. He his story of conversion inspires about Jesus. At age 16, “the Spirit When he started a church, the continued adding elements that suggests that anytime a parish is many throughout the country as he was poured into my heart. ... I Marantha Christian Church, he looked more and more Catholic. trying to evangelize to the commu- travels to give his testimony. On learned to pray as a Pentecostal. ... brought the strengths of the two It was two of Christ’s promises nity around it, the leaders need to Friday, Nov. 16, he spoke at I learned the word of God that was traditions, Pentecostal and that led Jones to reconsider his take the time to figure out what Benoit Academy and Bishop Luers the heart of our faith ... we Evangelical, with him as a pastor. position — when Jesus promised appeals to the people. High School during the day. That devoured it. ... Once I had touched He loved to teach about the word Peter that the gates of hell would Jones believes that many not prevail against his church and African Americans would love to when he assured his disciples he become part of the Catholic would not leave them orphans, but Church, that they would embrace the Holy Spirit would guide them traditions such as praying the into all truth. Jones had grown up rosary and other devotions. believing that the true Christian However, “You’ve got to talk to church disappeared between African Americans,” Jones said. Kathleen Anderson is one Constantine and the Reformation, Catholics need to remember: but how could this be if Christ’s “We exist to evangelize. ... We promises were true? exist as the church of Jesus Christ of more than 30 Barnes & He called a meeting with his to evangelize. ... We exist to build church and told them his plans to the kingdom of God.” become Catholic and asked that Thornburg attorneys providing MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL legal services to their fellow placement parishioners in the Diocese test Saturday, December 1, 2007 of Fort Wayne - South Bend. 8:30 to 11:30 AM 1131 South Logan Street • Mishawaka

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BY KAY COZAD children into teen age and beyond. “culturally besieged.” Immaculate Conception The two-part series promises to be Speaking on families and teens informative and uplifting with the at St. Elizabeth will offer the audi- FORT WAYNE — Parents, grand- doctor’s winning humor. ence a new awareness of the toxic- BY KAY COZAD to audit some parishes for tighten- parents and others interested in Jim Kitchens, business manag- ity of today’s culture, says ing security and making them less practical ideas on child discipline er of St. Elizabeth Church, says Guarendi. “The lack of God and accessible for break-ins. will fill the sanctuary of St. Guarendi focuses on keeping the morals, materialism ... and the AUBURN — Following the recent Father Fernandes added that the Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Catholic faith in family issues and media are toxic. As a result we arson fire that left much of the Immaculate Conception finance Dec. 2-3 when Dr. Ray Guarendi parenting, and the parish commu- now think differently as a culture.” church filled with smoke and committee is meeting to discern will speak on the joys and chal- nity, comprised largely of young Utilizing the goals he laid out ashes, the Immaculate Conception the future of the church’s security. lenges of parenting in today’s families, seeks this kind of infor- for his new book on teens, church community joined their The Ceremonial of Bishops, a world. mation. Guarnedi hopes to show that teens pastor, Father Babasino Fernandes guide book of special rites and cer- Guarendi is a clinical psycholo- “Dr. Ray has been here before are not automatically broody, but and Bishop John M. D’Arcy in the emonial Masses, reports, “A gist, author, public speaker and and was well received,” Kitchens culturally are expected to behave celebration of the Rite of church is desecrated by actions radio host and has an extensive says. “The parish council looked abrasively. He says, “100 years Reparation held Friday, Nov. 16. that are gravely injurious in them- background and experience. He is at what the people of the parish ago teens were not like that,” The rite was a special liturgy used selves and a cause of scandal to a regular on Redeemer Radio — were needing and wanted to offer adding that western materialism to complete the church’s transition the faithful.” Catholic Radio 1450 AM, with more on parenting.” has changed the culture. back to divine worship. Father Fernandes added that the “The Doctor Is In.” He and his Dr. Guarendi, who was raised Additionally, Guarendi offers that Intruders that set the Nov. 3 ceremony called for prayer for wife, Randi, are raising 10 adopted Catholic but left the church for 10 most parents are not strong fire, which caused damage to their negligence and for those who children ranging in age from eight years, has returned with a fervor. enough with teens today. He hopes church carpet and cloth also ran- committed the crime. “We pray to 20 and are members of Little He says, “I realized there is one to assist the parents in raising the sacked the tabernacle and poured that God will change their hearts Flower Parish in Canton, Ohio. question that matters in life, ‘Is standards for their teens and mak- the sacred oils over many of the and for forgiveness for them,” he This will be a return visit to the there a God and what does he ing them stronger. pews. Religious education class- said. parish after receiving rave reviews wish?’” On returning to St. Elizabeth rooms were also broken into The service began in the parish from his talk on parenting last And though trained secularly in the doctor says, “I was totally where petty cash was stolen. hall as a procession moved into February. Guarendi, who has counseling, he admits that his impressed with the number of peo- Due to this serious event, the sanctuary while voices were authored books that include world views enter into his work. ple who came out (last February). Masses at Immaculate Conception raised in the Litany of Saints. “Discipline That Lasts a Concerning his personal view, he It is a reflection of the people ... had been held in the parish hall Once inside the church, stripped Lifetime,” “You’re a Better Parent says, “You’ve got to answer that they are an active bunch!” His until the rite was celebrated. And bare to symbolize the theme of Than You Think!” and “Back to question to raise kids. Raising kids talk, he says, will be interwoven according to Father Fernandes, the penitence, the bishop blessed the the Family,” has recently released with morals and character is hard- with faith and he offers, with his parishioners have become united sanctuary and altar with solemn his latest book titled, “Good er. If I can work with people who signature humor, “They won’t be due to the close proximity of the words and holy water. Altar cloths, Discipline, Great Teens,” written have a faith context, I feel I can do bored!” limited parish hall space. candles and floral decorations in an easy reading question- much more good.” Dr. Ray Guarendi will speak “The best part of this is that the were arranged as the church began answer format. He adds that without a moral from 6:30-8 p.m. on Dec. 2-3 in people have felt closer together to return to its original state of His December talk will focus context it is much more difficult to the church sanctuary. A reception because they rubbed shoulders in grace. Following the Liturgy of the on taking charge of pre-teens and understand why a child is being will follow in the parish hall. To the parish hall during the recent Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist, standing strong with teens. “I’ll raised in a certain way. A higher register for childcare call St. Masses,” said Father Fernandes. exposition and a special benedic- talk of confidence and authority,” percentage of people seeking Elizabeth office at (260) 432- “The hall was overflowing with tion by the bishop closed the rite. says Guarendi, adding that writing counseling want to work within 0268. Registration deadline is people. And after Mass they stayed New sacred oils were presented to a book on parenting teens was their faith perspective, he says, Nov. 28. in the hall to chat.” the church as well. strictly coincidental to raising his which reflects that they are feeling Although the break-in at According to Brian Immaculate Conception Church in MacMichael, director of the Office Auburn occurred during the night of Worship, the rite was public give us a brick house with a small friendship” forged over the years. when the church was locked, recognition of the violation of the meadow.” Bishop D’Arcy said in conclu- Bishop John M. D’Arcy told sacred and a communal restoration GUERIN The sisters were needed to teach sion that a saint is given to us that Today’s Catholic, “We want to of divine worship. He added that at St. Augustine’s Academy, the we may take something from her keep the churches open during the the church community is asked to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “brick house” which stood on the life for our own pursuit of holi- day.” pray for those who committed this grounds of the cathedral square. ness. We find an “extraordinary He said, “There was a period of serious act. others a model of virtue and a When it opened in September that sense of God’s providence” in the time after Vatican II when the MacMichael cautions that the source of inspiration and hope. year, 60 day students and 15 board- life of St. Mother Theodore churches were closed. Some Rite of Reparation is not a punish- Hers is a story of strength and ers were enrolled. Guérin, he pointed out, and the parishes are able to keep open a ment focused toward the church prayer; challenge and humility; And that was only the begin- way to honor her is to live better chapel ... where people can pray in community but rather a blessing to sorrow and peace, many said. ning, as Sisters of Providence con- lives in imitation of her. the presence of the Blessed restore the church to its normal Bishop D’Arcy reminded his tinued to staff several Catholic “She had a sense of mission, of Sacrament.” state. listeners that Fort Wayne has a schools in the city through suc- bringing Jesus Christ to others,” he But he added, “The tradition of “It was a returning back to nor- strong connection to the newly ceeding decades. For that reason, continued, and we remain a mis- praying in the presence of the mal. To have the bishop there is a canonized saint as well. said Bishop D’Arcy, St. Mother sionary diocese bringing the faith Blessed Sacrament is a great strong show of the communal In 1846 Father Julian Benoit Theodore Guérin is recognized as to others in her memory. Catholic tradition — adoration and nature of the diocesan church,” he called the Sisters of Providence to the patroness of Catholic schools St. Mother Theodore herself prayer. So we want to do that if we said, adding, “It sets the parish this city, he said, which prompted in Fort Wayne. pointed out the path to sainthood. can.” back at peace.” St. Mother Theodore to pen these Indeed, provincial superior “What is necessary to become a If a chapel was not available, words to the bishop of Le Mans, Sister Denise Wilkinson also saint?” she asked. “Nothing the bishop encouraged churches to France, “We shall take a new mis- acknowledged in her remarks that extraordinary, only what you do be unlocked during the day, but sion, Fort Wayne, in the northern the Sisters of Providence and Fort every day in the service of God,” secured at night. He said insurance Tim Johnson contributed to this part of the state. They intend to Wayne have a “deep and lasting she answered. risk managers would be available story. 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but alarming,” said Father Snyder. Veteran Vatican He described the current state of diplomat named to poverty in the United States as both “unacceptable” and a “moral head U.S. military crisis.” The report, based on a archdiocese EWS RIEFS 2006 survey of local agencies, N B provides a state-by-state look at WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope the types of services local Benedict XVI has named Catholic Charities agencies pro- Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, a PRIEST CELEBRATES MASS IN HALL OF HINDU TEMPLE vide. Cleveland native who is apostolic nuncio to the Dominican Republic and delegate to Puerto Rico, to Knights’ donation of head the U.S. Archdiocese for the 2,000 wheelchairs to Military Services. The appoint- ment was announced in veterans totals $1 Washington Nov. 19 by million Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- tolic nuncio to the United States. WASHINGTON (CNS) — In cer- Archbishop Broglio, 55, succeeds emonies Nov. 9-10 in Washington, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Chicago, Los Angeles and who was installed as head of the Bonham, Texas, which is near Baltimore Archdiocese Oct. 1. “I Dallas, the Knights of Columbus am indeed privileged to take the distributed 2,000 wheelchairs to reins from Archbishop O’Brien,” military veterans. “As our nation said Archbishop Broglio at a Nov. pauses to honor these men and 19 news conference at the military women on Veterans Day, we are archdiocese’s headquarters in honored to be able to reach out to Washington. The new military help veterans in need,” Supreme archbishop, who has never been in Knight Carl A. Anderson said. the armed forces, said he has Veterans Day was Nov. 11. “This encountered members of the mili- wheelchair distribution continues tary in countries where he served our long-standing tradition of in the diplomatic corps. He said service to our service men and his primary goal as military arch- women, both those who are on bishop will be to find more chap- active duty and those who are lains. Currently there are about retired,” he said in a statement in 300 Catholic military chaplains Washington. The Knights of serving U.S. troops. Columbus partnered with the Wheelchair Foundation to distrib- ute the wheelchairs. Five hundred Pope to Kenyan CNS PHOTO/ANTO AKKARA were distributed in each of four bishops: Welcome Father Reju Kannampuzha of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church delivers a homily at a cities in ceremonies that drew hundreds of people. A press repentant women who Nov. 4 Mass inside the hall of a Hindu temple in New Delhi. The colorful portrait of release from the Knights said the Hindu deities in the hall is covered with a white curtain during the Mass. A church rep- Chicago ceremony began with had an abortion Boy Scouts wheeling veterans VATICAN CITY (CNS) — resentative said celebrating Mass there was necessary because the Eastern-rite Catholics into the auditorium of the Edward Abortion can never be justified, were denied access to liturgies in a Latin-rite Catholic church. Hines Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital but women who repent after hav- in new “Ferrari red” wheelchairs, ing an abortion should be wel- escorted by an honor guard of 76 comed back into the Catholic Thomas Nov. 14 for treatment of a pope said, but the Scriptures must Campbell who was recovering fourth-degree Knights. Church, Pope Benedict XVI told blood clot in his leg when his con- be read in a spirit of prayer and from foot surgery. The Washington- the bishops of Kenya. Meeting the dition worsened and he began must be understood the way the based National Federation for Cardinal-designate bishops Nov. 19 at the end of their bleeding internally. A funeral church understands them. “For Catholic Youth Ministry was the “ad limina” visits to report on the Mass was to be celebrated Nov. 20 Jerome, a fundamental criterion conference’s sponsor, and the from Texas credits status of their dioceses, the pope at Nashville’s Cathedral of the for the interpretation of Scriptures Columbus Diocese was the confer- decried “campaigns by agencies Incarnation, with Archbishop was harmony with the magisteri- ence host. The Rochester bishop region’s growth for promoting abortion” to change Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., um of the church,” he said. Pope also addressed the sadness that elevation Kenyan law, which allows abor- as the main celebrant, followed by Benedict said the books of the overshadowed the conference tion only when the life of the interment at Calvary Cemetery in Bible “were written by the people because of the death of conference BALTIMORE (CNS) — The first mother is in danger. “This direct Lawrenceburg. “We give thanks of God, under the inspiration of participant Veronica Gantt, 16, of cardinal from Texas and the first destruction of an innocent human for Bishop Niedergeses’ many the Holy Spirit,” so “only in har- Las Vegas, who was killed by a hit- one named from the South or life can never be justified, howev- years of faithful, dedicated service mony with the faith of this people and-run driver in Columbus Nov. 8. Southwest since 1991 is con- er difficult the circumstances that to God’s people in the Diocese of can we understand the sacred vinced that his inclusion on the list may lead some to consider taking Nashville,” said Bishop David R. Scripture.” was far more about the archdio- such a grave step,” the pope said. Choby, current head of the dio- Catholic Charities USA cese he heads, Galveston- He told the bishops that they must cese. “In his kindness, faithful- officials urge Houston, than about himself. remind their people that the right ness, dedication and energetic Youths at national Cardinal-designate Daniel N. to life is absolute and applies to service, he was an inspiration to conference in Ohio government to do DiNardo, 58, said until two days each human being without excep- me personally as well as the other before the announcement was tion. “The Catholic community priests of the diocese.” keep their faith alive more for poor made Oct. 17 he never imagined must offer support to those he would join the select group of COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNS) — WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just women who may find it difficult last year, Catholic Charities agen- men who choose popes and advise to accept a child, above all when Pope, at audience, During the National Catholic Youth the Vatican. “I’m sure the reason Conference in Columbus Nov. 8- cies across the country provided they are isolated from their family encourages Christians services for one out of every 10 behind it is the intense growth of and friends,” the pope told the 10, about 20,000 youths had the the Catholic population in the chance to sing, pray, ask questions people living in poverty. Although bishops. to read Bible the agencies are proud of the work Southern and Southwestern about their faith, meet new people United States, especially in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To and even play dodge ball. Bishop they do, they would like to see that number of people in need Texas,” he told Catholic News Retired Bishop know God and to know how to Matthew H. Clark of Rochester, Service Nov. 14 during a break in live their lives, Christians must N.Y., told participants during the decrease. But that is not going to Niedergeses of happen, according to Catholic the annual fall meeting of the U.S. read the Bible, Pope Benedict closing ceremony that he hoped the bishops in Baltimore. The last car- XVI said. “Drawing close to the experience was a “profoundly con- Charities officials, until the feder- Nashville dies al government steps up its efforts dinal named from the southern biblical texts, especially the New firming time for you and an expres- half of the country was Cardinal NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — to help the country’s poor. “The Testament, is essential for believ- sion of the deep love of the church Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles Retired Bishop James D. federal government must do its ers because ‘ignorance of the for you.” He added, “And I hope in 1991. He has been the only U.S. Niedergeses, the ninth bishop of part” because “we can’t continue Scriptures is ignorance of that when you return, you share cardinal serving in an archdiocese Nashville who also was a pastor to provide at this level,” said Christ,’” the pope said, quoting St. your experience and tell how your west of the Mississippi or south of and teacher, a prison and hospital Father Larry Snyder, president of Jerome. At his Nov. 14 weekly being together in these wonderful Washington, D.C. That will chaplain, and friend and mentor to Catholic Charities USA during a general audience, the pope contin- days in Columbus has spoken to change with the Nov. 24 consisto- many, died Nov. 16 at St. Thomas Nov. 15 press conference in ued a talk begun the week before your heart. The folks back home are ry at the Vatican when his Texas Hospital in Nashville. He was 90. Washington where a report titled about the importance of the teach- very anxious to hear what you have colleague and 22 others will be Bishop Niedergeses suffered from “Poverty in America: Beyond the ing of St. Jerome, the fourth-cen- learned and shared about Christ.” elevated as cardinals. various illnesses in recent years tury doctor of the church. Reading Bishop Clark served as celebrant Numbers” was released. What the and had been hospitalized several the Bible teaches believers the for the closing ceremony in place of report shows about services pro- times. He was admitted to St. way they are to live their lives, the Columbus Bishop Frederick F. vided to the poor is “impressive, NOVEMBER 25, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Students improve writing Our Lady of skills with online help Good Hope to FORT WAYNE — Students at St. Joseph School, Hessen Cassel, are host Catholic- AROUND THE DIOCESE working on improving writing skills as one of their school wide goals. Among stressing proper Lutheran Advent skills in the classroom and encour- VETERANS HONORED AT ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL aging student ideas through 6+1 Vespers Service writing techniques, St. Joseph has FORT WAYNE — The Lutheran- adopted an online writing critique Catholic Dialogue Committee is called Criterion. sponsoring the sixth annual Here students are given a Catholic-Lutheran Advent Vesper prompt and asked to write about a Service of Light on the first specific topic. Students are graded Sunday of Advent, Dec. 2, at Our on grammar, usage, mechanics, Lady of Good Hope Catholic style, organization and develop- Church in Fort Wayne. ment. This unique program gives The 5 p.m. service will include students and teachers instant feed- clergy of both communities in the back. Students are able to see their procession. Featured in the service mistakes and work to improve their will be a combined adult choir essays. from area Catholic and Teachers and parents have seen Evangelical Lutheran Church in students’ awareness of how they America congregations. write improve. One student who is Refreshments and fellowship excelling with this program is will follow in the church hall. Our Georgia Gladding, an eighth grader Lady of Good Hope is located at at St. Joseph who enjoys creating 7215 St. Joe Rd. stories that will take her readers to distant and interesting places. She is an avid reader of many different Father Scully honored as types of literature. outstanding educator NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Christ Child Society Father Timothy R. Scully, profes- launches Clothe a Child sor of political science and direc- tor of the Institute for Educational SOUTH BEND — For the 60th consecutive year, the Christ Child Initiatives at the University of PROVIDED BY ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL Notre Dame, has been recognized Society of South Bend launched as an outstanding teacher with a Veterans gathered at St. Anthony de Padua School in South Bend for a presentation by its Clothe a Child campaign in the Crystal Apple Award from the fifth- and sixth-grade students on Thursday, Nov. 8. The morning began with Mass South Bend area to help provide Michigan State University’s crib blankets, undershirts, booties College of Education. He received followed by a special salute from members of the American Legion Post 284, which and assorted clothing. the award and delivered the included the explanation of a veteran, prayer, the playing of Taps and a 21-gun salute. In addition to helping provide keynote address at a dinner recep- clothing for infants and small chil- tion held last month in East Afterward the veterans were treated to a reception and a variety of patriotic songs sung dren, the society will also distrib- ute hundreds of layettes for new- Lansing, Mich. by the students. Father Scully is one of 25 edu- born infants. cators to receive this year’s The society receives no local, state or federal funds, and their staff Crystal Apple Award, presented The award ceremony will take me to be grateful for everything is not paid. All money raised during annually to teachers, professors, Peace scholar receives place in the State Hall of Uppsala God has given me.” the campaign is used directly for administrators and counselors Castle on Nov. 23. The Social Concerns award from Swedish city clothing children. — EJD who represent excellence and Committee delivered baskets on commitment to the teaching pro- NOTRE DAME — The Swedish Monday, Nov. 19. fession. city of Uppsala has announced it Holy Cross College Social Monroeville offers history A fellow of Notre Dame’s will award Notre Dame professor Concerns Committee Bishop Dwenger world book of parish, school Helen Kellogg Institute for Peter Wallensteen a 2007 hon- brings Thanksgiving to International Studies, Father orary medal “for his commitment hunger food fast MONROEVILLE — The HASA Scully’s research and teaching to peace and peace research, neighbors in need team of St. Joseph School is offer- FORT WAYNE — Bishop focus on comparative political which has generated appreciation ing for sale a history book. This Dwenger students and staff will be institutions, especially political and respect nationally and inter- NOTRE DAME — The Holy book contains a dateline of the participating in a 24-hour food parties and democratic govern- nationally.” Cross College Social Concerns Diocese of Fort Wayne-South fast sponsored by the Bishop ability. He oversees the work of Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth Committee has made an impact on Bend, history of Monroeville, his- Dwenger Social Justice Club and the University’s Center for largest city and leading center of the college and the community as tory of St. Rose of Lima Parish Catholic Relief Services on World Research on Educational higher education in Scandinavia well. One of their biggest events and history of St. Joseph School in Human Rights Day, Monday, Dec. Opportunity and the Alliance for and Northern Europe. of the year is the Thanksgiving Monroeville. The book is 265 10. The fast from food will raise Catholic Education (ACE), Notre Wallensteen, the Richard G. food drive. Each November this pages and contains many pictures awareness about world hunger and Dame’s signature program that Starmann Sr. Research Professor committee holds a school-wide of members of St. Rose Church, its causes. provides hundreds of Catholic of Peace Studies at Notre Dame’s food drive where students, faculty teachers and Sisters of St. Francis This event will enable partici- school teachers to under-served Kroc Institute for International and staff are encouraged to donate who teach or taught at St. Joseph pants to join in solidarity with the communities across the country, Peace Studies, also is the Dag canned goods. Other food items, School, plus nearly all of the poor and hungry all around the which he founded in 1993. Hammarskjold Professor at such as turkeys, are then pur- eighth grade class pictures of world by fasting and learning more Father Scully served as Notre Uppsala University. chased and baskets are assembled. graduates of St. Joseph School about what can be done to help. Dame’s executive vice president Wallensteen is one of the Each basket contains everything from 1924 to present. The book As a practical application of the from 2000 to 2003, and as vice founders of Uppsala University’s necessary for a traditional offers a picture history of many fast, sponsorships from friends and president and senior associate Department of Peace and Conflict Thanksgiving meal. These are families who have lived in family are being sought. The provost from 1994 to 2000. He Research. He is the director of the then hand delivered by volunteers Monroeville and attended St. money raised will aid Catholic serves as a Fellow of the University. university’s Conflict Data to families in need. Joseph School, making it of value Relief Services, the official interna- Ordained a Holy Cross priest in Program, a searchable database of Claire Humphrey, president of and interest to more than just cur- tional relief and development 1981, Father Scully was graduated armed conflicts worldwide that is the Social Concerns Committee, rent St. Rose parishioners. To agency of the U.S. Catholic from Notre Dame in 1976 and widely consulted by scholars, says this is a very important serv- obtain a copy of the “Dateline of Conference. earned master’s and doctoral international policy makers, nego- ice. Catholic Roots in Monroeville, Catholic Relief Services assists degrees in political science from the tiators and journalists. “Last year, I delivered a Indiana” history book, send a $35 the poorest of the poor in 80 coun- University of California, Berkeley. Wallensteen is the author of Thanksgiving food basket to a check made out to St. Rose tries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Asia, He is a member of the Trinity “Understanding Conflict family that had moved to South Church and mail it to HASA Eastern Europe, Latin America and Foundation Board in Dublin, Resolution: Peace, War, and the Bend from New Orleans due to Book, 13828 Morgan Rd., the Middle East. They work with the Ireland, the Woodrow Wilson Global System,” published in Hurricane Katrina. The family Monroeville, IN 46773. The book poor and disadvantaged to foster Center Board and the Inter- English and Arabic, as well as was so thankful, and the mother will be mailed by priority mail. To dignity and economic self-sufficien- American Dialogue in Washington, many books and articles on the told me that if we hadn’t helped, ensure delivery by Christmas, cy, and empower them to help them- D.C., as well as the New York causes of war, targeted economic they would not have had a order before the first of December. Council on Foreign Relations. He sanctions and reform of the United Thanksgiving meal. This commit- selves. To sponsor a student or join serves as a trustee of the University Nations. He joined the Kroc tee has taught me the meaning of in this fast, please contact Melissa of Notre Dame, Australia. Institute in 2006 and spends every commitment and perseverance, Wheeler at (260) 496-4700 or e-mail fall semester at Notre Dame. but most importantly it has taught [email protected]. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 25, 2007 Lessons and Carols set for St. Bavo Dec. 2

BY SUSAN BAXTER Cromwell in 17th-century England. The Service of Lessons and Carols was formalized by the MISHAWAKA — A favorite Anglican Church in 1918. Advent custom returns to St. Bavo The music frames nine readings Parish Sunday, Dec. 2, as the from Scripture that follow the Marian Liturgical Choir joins with Messianic prophecies through the readers from the Antioch Catholic Incarnation, and the fulfillment of Youth Group in the annual God’s promise of the Messiah. “Service of Lessons and Carols.” The Scripture will be proclaimed The service begins at 7 p.m. by Antioch youth lectors. Though an old tradition rooted “The kids seem to really love in medieval Christian worship, doing this event,” Higgenbotham choir director Joe Higgenbotham said. “It means a lot to them.” promises to mix the old with a lit- Higgenbotham said the event tle new music this year. will be special for the group in “I have written a new song, many ways. Soloist Rachel ‘Come, O Come Emmanuel,’ that Holland will be graduating this will be sung by the choir and con- year, and will not be singing at St. gregation this year,” Bavo as regularly. Higgenbotham said. “We are also “She has a great deal of talent,” doing some other songs that we he said. did not do last year.” Though they have been But the “stars” of the evening rehearsing hard for the event, the will be the old favorites; the tradi- group, which includes youth musi- tional carols proclaiming Christ’s cians, strives to put the emphasis birth, which are centuries old. on prayer. Higgenbotham said the event will “To keep it prayerful, we pray also feature “Creator of the Stars before each rehearsal,” of Night,” in ancient plainchant. Higgenbotham said. According to the Catholic “The readings and reflections Encyclopedia, plainchant is the help tremendously in showing that beginnings of Catholic liturgical it is much more a prayer service music. Often called “Gregorian than a concert,” Higgenbotham Chant” after St. Gregory I, this added. musical form began in the early As Advent approaches and the Middle Ages, before the advent of evening falls more quickly each polyphony, and remains “the night, the Marian Liturgical Choir, church’s own music” to this day. youth musicians and readers say The charming Austrian Carol, they hope to share their love for “Still, Still, Still,” will also be the infant Jesus with the world. included this year, as will a tune “The kids ... really think about written by Higgenbotham’s daugh- what they are singing, to make it a ter Claire, “For God so Loved the prayer,” Higgenbotham said. World.” “(They) sing it like they mean it.” Carols, though now a regular The service is free and open to part of Christmas celebrations, the public. were once banned by Oliver

SUSAN BAXTER Members of the Marian Liturgical Choir, under the direction of Joe Higgenbotham, rehearse for the annual “Service of Lessons and Carols” scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 2, at St. Bavo. The traditional prayer service will feature new songs, familiar carols and hymns with nine lectors from the the Antioch Youth Group proclaiming Scripture that tells the story of Christ’s birth. The service begins at 7 p.m.

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Bishop Dwenger High School December 5, 2007 Doors Open at 6:30 pm - Show begins at 7:00 pm Call 260-496-4801 or register on-line at TICKETS: $25 - $30 - $40 www.bishopdwenger.com & go to Saints Alive NOVEMBER 25, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 An interview with Joseph White, historian, writer, scholar INDIANAPOLIS — Joseph M. Catholic Historian, since 1986. diocesan institutions such as the Providence, and others. I was par- tle, kind man. It has been said that White, Ph.D., was the historian, TC: In your research of the dio- orphan asylums, the newspaper, ticularly taken by the number of he had difficulty making hard deci- writer commissioned to write cese, how did you begin? the school office, Catholic hospitals that women’s religious sions. He actively led the diocese “Worthy of the Gospel of Christ: A White: Writing about the dio- Charities, and so forth were appar- communities established across for only five years and three History of the Catholic Diocese of cese’s oldest parish, Sacred Heart ently lost. There was no interest in northern Indiana. months before he had a serious Fort Wayne-South Bend.” Today’s at Notre Dame, had introduced me documenting lay activities such as TC: Tell us something you stroke. He died a year later in Catholic asked White a few ques- to northern Indiana’s Catholic his- mutual benefit and fraternal soci- believe was intriguing about each January 1900 at age 58. tions about the research and back- tory. Recently published works on eties that flourished into the 20th bishop you researched. A successful Indianapolis pas- ground of this historical piece for Notre Dame and its founder, century or the National Councils White: The first Bishop, John tor, Bishop Herman Alerding, at the 150 year anniversary of the Father Edward Sorin, were very of Catholic Women/Men at dioce- Luers, a Cincinnati pastor and pro- age 55 began a 24-year tenure as diocese. helpful. Because the early bishops san, deanery and parish levels tégé of that city’s Archbishop John bishop in 1900. He was very short, of the parent diocese (Vincennes) from the 1920s. There was no B. Purcell, was 37 when he came unfailingly gracious in manner — TC: Joe, tell us about your back- and the 19th-century Fort Wayne vision for collecting these data to to Fort Wayne in 1858 and took an a beloved figure. During his years, ground as an historian, your educa- bishops’ papers have been largely preserve memories. instant dislike to the city. But for the diocesan population more than tion and interest in church history. destroyed, I relied on their letters The Diocesan Archives his new diocese of doubled with the arrival of new White: From childhood, the sto- to Rome — available on microfilm holds correspondence of 42 immigrants from eastern and ries my parents told about our for the 19th century at the Bishop Herman Alerding southern Europe to work in 19th-century Catholic immigrant University of Notre Dame from 1908 to his death in industries especially Irish and German ancestors fasci- Archives. The Fort Wayne bish- 1924, but mostly outgoing in Lake, St. Joseph, nated me. Immigrants including ops’ letters to the Archbishop of letters and only a few and Allen counties. my forebears in my hometown of Cincinnati at the same archives incoming ones. The number of Indianapolis built the U.S. were also useful. Bishop Noll’s papers parishes increased Catholic Church. I naturally want- TC: What sources did you rely at Notre Dame deal sharply. With most ed to learn the “inside story” of on with your research? mostly with his national U.S. bishops, he feared U.S. Catholic and immigrant histo- White: The lack of 19th-century activities and editorial workers’ attraction to ry with graduate studies at Notre bishops’ letters and records of work. He relied on his socialism that prompted Dame under influential scholars early diocesan institutions turned chancellor to adminis- a suspicion of labor such as Jay P. Dolan and Philip me to newspaper research. I sur- ter the diocese so Noll unions and strikes. Gleason. Through my historical veyed every issue of Indiana left few papers for the Bishop John F. Noll, writing, I hope to preserve the Catholic newspapers published in Diocesan Archives. an influential national memory of the past for a Catholic Indianapolis from the 1870s to Bishop Pursley’s leader, served as ordinary community that operates with little 1926. In 1926, Bishop Noll started papers are extensive, 1925-1956. In 1912 at active historical memory or at best a diocesan newspaper so I but he or his secre- Huntington, he had found- a selective memory. switched to surveying each issue tary saved his let- ed Our Sunday Visitor to TC: Have you done similar his- of that paper up to 2005. ters but often dis- combat anti-Catholic publi- tories such as “Worthy of the Newspaper stories provide the carded supporting cations and movements with Gospel of Christ?” If so, what public announcements, dates of documents accom- correct information about were they? events, and data on institutions that panying letters. Catholicism. His nationally White: After receiving the Ph.D. bishops’ and chancellors’ papers in Bishop circulating paper instructed in history at Notre Dame, I worked the diocesan archives usually William Catholics about their faith and there at the Cushwa Center for the lacked. It took an enormous McManus’ urged them to greater participa- Study of tion in the church. The Visitor American and its publication of books and Catholicism pamphlets was a great success. through the Bishop to sign books papers Noll continued to direct the 1980s. My proj- Bishop John M. D’Arcy will be signing the dioce- contain some Visitor while bishop. With Visitor ect was a history gaps in crucial northern Indiana funds, he helped debt-burdened of Catholic theo- san history book, “Worthy of the Gospel of issues but are counties he worked hard and parishes during the Depression, logical education Christ: A History of the Catholic Diocese of Fort extensive. coordinated the property purchases and he built the great Central funded by the Bishop and church construction of at least Catholic High School in Fort Lilly Endowment Wayne-South Bend,” on Saturday, Dec. 1, from D’Arcy has the 50 new parishes. He started the Wayne. By his accounting, he fun- and resulted in 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cathedral Bookstore in most compre- Diocesan Orphan Asylum at neled $4,231,000 of Visitor funds the book, “The hensive collec- Rensselaer and recruited a new to diocesan causes. He displayed Diocesan the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, 915 S. tion of bishops’ body of diocesan clergy. Because great strengths as an apologist and Seminary in the Clinton St. in downtown Fort Wayne. The bishop papers that their personal relationship had benefactor. Unfortunately, he United States: A includes relevant soured, Luers did not consult his revealed a lack of prudence and History from the will sign books prepurchased or purchased the newspaper arti- own vicar general, Rev. Julian intellect by associating with Father 1780s to the day of the signing. cles. Under Benoit, famed for financial acumen Charles Coughlin, the famed Present” (Notre Bishop D’Arcy, and constructing the Cathedral of “radio priest” of the 1930s who Dame, 1989). records manage- the Immaculate Conception. When espoused wild economic theories Then, from my ment policies Luers died suddenly at age 51 in and anti-Semitism. Noll also home in bring diocesan 1871, Benoit, as diocesan adminis- attached the Visitor to the contro- Indianapolis, I records to the trator, found a huge debt the bishop versial “America First” movement took on writing projects such as amount of time and was hard on Diocesan Archives recently created had contracted apparently to make before U.S. entry into World War assisting a retired archbishop in the the eyes reading newspapers on from records and papers in storage risky investments. II. Noll arranged for a partition of East draft his memoirs. Despite a microfilm at reader-printers and and now properly maintained in Bishop Joseph Dwenger, anoth- the diocese in 1944 when 24 coun- good memory, the man lacked work copying relevant pages. Other pub- the Archbishop Noll building. He er Purcell protégé, was appointed ties were separated to form the habits to think about what he want- lished and manuscript sources hired the diocese’s first profession- in 1872 at age 34. A large, forceful new Lafayette diocese. ed to say so this project collapsed. I available at the diocesan and reli- al archivist, Janice Cantrell, who man, Dwenger expanded the net- Noll had handpicked Father then went on to other commis- gious-order archives were used. knows modern archival science work of parishes and was a Leo J. Pursley, an energetic pastor, sioned books: “Sacred Heart Parish TC: What was the most difficult and applies it. staunch advocate of parochial as his auxiliary bishop in 1950. at Notre Dame: A Heritage and aspect of the research? TC: What was the most fascinat- schools for which he established a Bishop Pursley succeeded Noll as History” (1992), “Where God’s White: Accepting the fact that so ing thing you learned about the Diocesan School Board. He had ordinary in 1957. His appointment People Meet: A Guide to many sources had been destroyed Diocese of Fort Wayne? new orphan asylums built, one for coincided with another reduction Significant Religious Places in was difficult. It saddened me that a White: Fascinating aspects boys at Lafayette and one for girls of the diocese with the separation Indiana” (1997), “An Urban succession of bishops and chancel- abound: the multiethnic urban at Fort Wayne. He recruited the of four counties to form the Gary Pilgrimage: A History of the lors were indifferent or perhaps dimension that burgeoned from the Society of the Precious Blood to diocese. Pursley presided over Catholic Community of Holy even hostile to diocesan history. 1890s in Lake County — now the open Saint Joseph’s College at Catholic population growth with Cross, Indianapolis, 1896-1996” Holdings at the Diocesan Archives Gary Diocese — along with the Rensselaer as a minor seminary to expansion of institutions and serv- (1997); and “A Work Never consist largely of materials that same in South Bend and Fort prepare young men for the priest- ices. After 1965, the Catholic pop- Finished: A History of the National crossed the bishops’ and chancel- Wayne. No other U.S. diocese has hood. He recruited the Sisters of ulation leveled off, and he faced Organization for Continuing lors’ desks — so they offer a selec- an institution of national influence St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration the challenges of implementing Education of Roman Catholic tive view. Through most of the such as the University of Notre for the diocese. On a personal Vatican II renewal in the diocese. Clergy” (1998). I produced a large 20th century, no diocesan leader Dame. I was fascinated with the level, he was opinionated and Bishop William E. McManus, institutional history, “Peace and said, “There is a need to document contributions of major religious often abrasive so he won few auxiliary bishop of Chicago, Good in America: A History of every aspect of diocesan history communities active in the diocese, friends. After a three-year bout became ordinary in 1976 at age Holy Name Province, Order of because we cherish our history. Let the Congregation of Holy Cross, with heart disease that kept him 62. He faced the challenge of Friars Minor, 1850s to 2000” there be records management poli- Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual confined to home, he died at age being an “outsider” from another (2004) — an account of a large cies to bring documents to a well Adoration, Ancilla Domini Sisters, 53 in January 1893. city. With aplomb, he struggled group of Franciscan friars. I have managed Diocesan Archives under Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Dwenger’s successor, Bishop with issues arising from Vatican II also been an associate editor and the care of a professionally-trained Heart, Our Lady of Victory Joseph Rademacher, who had been contributor to the journal, U.S. archivist.” Instead, records of Missionary Sisters, Sisters of a priest of the diocese, was a gen- WHITE, PAGE 11 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 25, 2007 Archivist is diocesan history detective

BY KAY COZAD were haphazardly housed in the Cantrell has processed and filed chancery basement and at St. 39 boxes of Bishop Leo A. Patrick Parish. Under Cantrell’s Pursley’s papers. FORT WAYNE — One of the best direction the materials were moved “I enjoy doing it. It’s like get- kept secrets of the Diocese of Fort into two classrooms in what was ting to know the person. I never Wayne-South Bend resides in the once Sacred Heart Elementary knew him (Bishop Pursley) but lowest level of the Archbishop School. Organizing and creating a feel I know him now through his Noll Catholic Center. There, quiet- “finding list” of the entire collec- papers. My favorite is that he was ly spanning 4,000 feet, are rows of tion of historical papers and mate- a doodler,” says the historian. shelving, boxes and file cabinets rials took the better part of a year, Though she has organized and housing the rich and colorful histo- she says, and in 2005, the archives, processed much of the materials, ry of this diocese. in need of more space, were she admits there is much left to do. The Diocesan Archives, a rela- moved into the basement of the “It’s getting there,” she says. “I tive newcomer to the offices of this newly renovated Archbishop Noll can find most of the things when I diocese, collects and preserves the Catholic Center. need to.” official records of the diocese and The archives hold the library However, there is a continual any ancillary records which reflect that once was located in the dioce- influx of files to be archived that the work of the church within the san museum. “There are books and are considered no longer current, diocese. Catholic materials on popes and such as following a retirement or Janice Cantrell is sole archivist general Catholicism,” says large event like the Eucharistic at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Cantrell. Other records and materi- Congress. Currently she is compil- Center located at 915 S. Calhoun als found in the archives include ing a record of the deceased priests St. and says the records are open to bound diocesan newspapers dating of the diocese for a proposed KAY COZAD the public. “Anyone can research from 1912 to 2003, historical necrology. Janice Cantrell is archivist for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. She materials here.” Cantrell, parish- materials from parishes long since Shortly after Cantrell took collects, organizes and preserves historical materials in the 4,000-feet ioner of the Cathedral of the closed, microfilm of parish sacra- charge of the archives Joseph M. space housing the Diocesan Archives in the lower level of the Archbishop Immaculate Conception, began her mental records up to 1940, photo- White, author of “Worthy of the Noll Catholic Center. The Diocesan Archives, open to the public, offered work as the first archivist for the graphs, marriage records from Gospel of Christ: A History of the research materials for Joseph M. White’s diocesan history book, “Worthy diocese in July of 2002. 1879 to 1999, Central Catholic Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne- of the Gospel of Christ: A History of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne- “There had never been an High School transcripts, business South Bend,” began his research archivist, so there was a lot of records from the diocesan offices, for the remarkable book commem- South Bend.” catching up to do,” says Cantrell, official Catholic directories from orating the 150 anniversary of the Cantrell of her assistance to White. mental records and family histories who holds a master’s degree in 1902 to 1957, ordination and priest diocese. She recalls his bimonthly visits of priests, and considers herself the public history from the University records and many of the papers “It was harder then because to the archives in the Noll Center diocesan detective. of Toledo. and correspondence from the bish- things were spread between Sacred where he would spend much of the “I really like my job. My Initially, the diocesan records ops who have formed this diocese. Heart and the chancery,” says day. “He would tell me what he favorite is when people contact me needed and I would direct him,” about past generations and I actu- Cantrell says. ally can find the records for them. She also checked and con- It’s very nice!” says Cantrell. firmed dates and resource titles, as well as scanned photographs for the book. Though initial academic pur- Janice Cantrell may be reached with ANNUAL suits were in zoology, this engag- historical information requests by ing young woman finds history to phone at (260) 422-4611 Ext. be her life passion. 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BY LAUREN CAGGIANO Benoit, a Frenchman, was as the Bishop Noll era. Under known for his emphasis on educa- Noll, the Catholic population grew tion, founding a boys and girls from 6,000 to 26,000 by 1926, FORT WAYNE — Scholar Joseph school in Fort Wayne. Most despite tension from the Klu Klux White shared the rich history of notably, the reverend founded the Klan and other rival groups. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Cathedral of St. Augustine, now Noll’s tenure is associated with Bend at the History Center in Fort known as the Cathedral of the improving the religious knowledge Wayne Sunday, Nov. 4. Immaculate Conception downtown. of Catholics through the creation Dr. White’s lecture was in cor- The mid-1800s brought an of the weekly Catholic newspaper relation with the recent release of influx of European Catholics, Our Sunday Visitor. Likewise, the his book detailing the history of especially German and Irish immi- Catholic Community Center, locat- the diocese entitled “Worthy fo the grants, White said. In 1845, 1 mil- ed at the intersection of Barr and Gospel of Christ: A History of the lion Irish and German Catholics Jefferson Streets, served as a meet- Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne- arrived in various American cities. ing place for Catholics. Other South Bend.” “American cities were accomplishments included the “What brings me here is the swamped with Catholics, which foundation of Central Catholic celebration of the diocese’s 150th brought about a nativist and anti- High School in 1909, two girls year anniversary,” he said. “It’s my Catholic movement,” White academies, and St. Francis College personal hope that the published explained. in 1944 (now known as the history (of the diocese) creates a Northeast Indiana was not University of Saint Francis). memory.” immune to this trend. In 1847, 30 White called attention to According to White, Fort Wayne German Catholic families arrived mounted photographs on display in has been rich in Catholic culture in Fort Wayne and founded mod- the room. Photographer Sharon since its origin. Catholics have built ern-day St. Mary’s Church. Little highlighted the beauty of the an institution in Fort Wayne “Hence we have the initial ethnic interior and exterior of every through the establishment of parish- diversity of the diocese.” The Catholic church in Allen County. es, parish schools, colleges, hospi- parishes of Hessen Cassel, Twenty-two were featured at the tals and homes for the aged. Besancon, Roanoke, Avilla and lecture, but the full collection of 82 White also detailed the “ele- New Haven were founded by LAUREN CAGGIANO parishes portraits, is featured in the ment of struggle to sustain German speaking Catholics. Joe White, Phd. who wrote the diocesan history book, “Worthy of the book, “Behold the Face of Christ,” Catholic culture” in northeastern One German who was instru- Gospel of Christ: A History of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South compiled by Little with reflections Indiana. mental in the dissemination of Bend” discusses the history of the diocese at the History Center in Fort by Franciscan Sister Agnes Marie “The general hostility toward German-Catholic culture was Regan. Catholics reflects their minority Bishop Luers, who would later Wayne on Nov. 4. status,” he said. The scholar noted become the first bishop of Fort “The need to explain Catholicism that Catholics make up 12 percent Wayne. was very great.” of the state’s population. “During the Luers years, there In response to the anti-Catholic White then proceeded to narrate was a tremendous proliferation of sentiment (and other reasons), the history behind what we now Catholic churches,” White recount- Luers urged the formation of know as the Diocese of Fort ed. “Luers made a decisive com- parish schools. In an 1852 letter to Wayne-South Bend. mitment to building Catholic life the Cincinnati Bishop’s Council, “(The diocese) was renamed to (in the area).” In 1864 alone, 34 Luers addressed the need for reflect South Bend’s role in dioce- new churches were built in the Catholic schools. Luers’ wish was san life,” he said. greater Fort Wayne area. granted; in 1855 the council pro- The culture of the French and But these Catholic foreigners posed a parochial school for every Native Americans who were were not always welcome by the church. The Catholic Church was prominent in the area were instru- English speaking Protestants. A thriving during the Luers era; the mental in shaping the early church general misunderstanding and Diocese of Fort Wayne was offi- in northeast Indiana. In particular, ignorance begot an ignorance of cially created on Jan. 8, 1857. White attributed the diocese’s suc- the Catholic faith. “The visibility The Catholic Church continued cess in the 19th century to the and growth of Catholic community to grow steadily into the turn of efforts of Msgr. Julian Benoit. stirred Protestant fears,” he said. century — what scholars classify

decided to provide a narrative of case, Bishop D’Arcy’s strengths are major events and activities during that he gathers information, listens Artwork from some of the Fort Wayne parishes was displayed at the WHITE Bishop D’Arcy’s years as ordinary to a variety of views, has the confi- History Center as part of the talk given by Joe White, Phd, on Nov. 4. since 1985. This chapter brings the dence to talk to people, and pro- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Sharon Little took the photos of parish and diocesan institutions, which diocesan story to the present. Only ceeds to decisions. That’s a great are available in a book titled, “Behold the Face of Christ.” The history with the passage of time can this strength. Frankly, I know of a bish- and artwork books are available at the Cathedral Bookstore in down- renewal and faced the hostility of era be placed in historical perspec- op in our region who has stated a faction opposed to his style of tive and interpretations made. publicly that he does not need town Fort Wayne. the post-Vatican II church. He TC: How do you think history advice or will seek only the advice took early retirement in 1985. will look at Bishop D’Arcy’s years? he wants. That’s a great weakness. TC: You devoted much space in White: It’s impossible to predict Bishop D’Arcy has worked at a the history book to Bishop John what the historian at a future dioce- close relationship with Notre Dame M. D’Arcy. Usually the current san anniversary, say, 25 or 50 years for the mutual benefit of university bishop is not treated in diocesan from now may want to write about. and the diocese. Not every bishop histories. How did you decide to That historian may have interesting would have done so. I hope his include his episcopacy? questions to pursue that did not successor has the same openness White: After consultation, it was occur to previous historians. In any and accessibility.

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BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY “You have to be careful 20 percent discount at the because you are leading a Cathedral Bookstore. Participants Catholic group,” Turner said. then pay the parish office for the Today’s Catholic’s Book of the NOTRE DAME — “Please con- “There’s all kinds of good materi- books. tinue to educate yourself in the als out there. You just have to Month coming in January Catholic faith. A book club will have the Holy Spirit guide you.” help,” said Cindy Turner, who Book club pointers In order to keep material fresh, To help those interested in organizing or conducting a spoke at the Eucharistic Congress Turner suggests that clubs not Promotion of the book club Aug. 18 leading a workshop, read more than one book per The first book choice should parish or group book club, in January, Today’s Catholic will “Holy Reading and Spiritual author each year. Materials can be made by the leader and parish begin offering a Book of the Month feature in the third pub- Growth: A Book Club in Your be easy reading such as priest, Turner said at the work- lication of the month. Consulting with the Cathedral Parish?” “Attitudes of Gratitude” or more shop. Subsequent books can be Bookstore, the newspaper will feature 12 books with a brief Turner, who organized a club in depth such as “Treasure in chosen by the group as a whole. promotion and some study questions to enhance the group at Immaculate Conception Parish Clay, The Autobiography of A wide variety of books are discussions. in Auburn over three years ago, Fulton J. Sheen.” available, including fiction and If one cannot be a part of a club or the club selects anoth- gave the ins and outs of getting a “Read your Catholic newspa- nonfiction titles such as “John Paul book club started. per, get on the Internet, check on II, A Life of Grace” By Renzo er book, but the reader would still like to comment on a The first thing she urged the EWTN Web site and listen to Allegri, “St. Michael and the book, Today’s Catholic will post a book Web log (blog) where everyone to do was talk to their Catholic Radio,” Turner said. Angels” and “The Yellow Brick readers could post their comments about the book of the parish priest about the idea. “You have to evaluate what your Road” by William J. Bausch. month. Turner said that the pastor should group would want.” After a book is chosen and the To begin, books featured will affirm the Catholic faith and be agreeable to the club before a Purchasing books can be done date is set, promoting the club is also offer insight to those who made an impact on club starts up. “This is most individually or as a parish group. important. Publishing the infor- Catholicism, especially in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South important,” she said. Turner reported at her parish, mation in the parish bulletin and “I didn’t want to just take group books are purchased at a on flyers follows. Bend — Blessed Basil Moreau, St. Mother Theodore Guérin books and use those I had read and Capuchin Father Solanus Casey. and loved,” said Turner. Her group decided that, after books were chosen, the club would meet Flyers may include: with approval from the pastor. on the last Sunday of the month • What a spiritual book club is At book club meetings discus- during which the next book — “A group that enjoys reading sion leaders rotate their duties for would be distributed. and sharing their thoughts about a change of perspective. Book club meetings may vary spiritual and uplifting material.” Discussions can be held as a as needed by individual parishes • The time, date and location whole group or divided into she suggested. Some parishes, she of the first anticipated meeting smaller groups to discuss sections added, may choose to meet • The title and cost of the first or chapters of a book with all par- monthly, bimonthly or quarterly book ticipants gathering for the last 20 depending upon interest. • A note that books are avail- minutes of the club. Participants Turner suggested meetings be able for purchase for those who may use post-it notes and high- open to those who are age 18 and cannot or choose not to be a part lighters to mark items for discus- above. All meetings should be of the discussion group and how sion. At that time, a spokesperson arranged through a parish admin- this can be done from the group gives highlights istrator so books can be ordered • A contact number or place, of the small group’s discussion. and flyers, posters and bulletin such as the parish office, where A leader could read a portion interested parishioners can join or paragraph of interest to the announcements completed. MICHELLE DONAGHEY Be sure to allow enough time group. “You could ask the group The Auburn club chooses Those who attended Cindy Turner’s “Holy Reading and Spiritual Growth: reading materials available from for the books to be ordered and to think about what was read and A Book Club in your Parish?” workshop looked over books Cindy brought distributed for sufficient reading ask if someone would like to the Cathedral Book store and with her after the workshop concluded. Turner, standing at podium, lis- Catholic in nature. time. Typically this should be at share their thoughts. Remember tened to interested parishioners from all over the diocese. least a month. The Cathedral that not everyone will like the Bookstore requires at least 10 book that you read. All must lis- days to order books. ten to everyone and their reason Turner noted that her club for liking or disliking a book,” takes a break in the summer and said Turner. orders materials for summer read- One of the most important ing in April to be discussed at the things that leaders do notes fall meeting. Turner, is to “Pray before each After receiving the first books, discussion begins, pray after each a designated leader can announce discussion ends.” distribution. Everyone, Tuner said, should “pray for the success of your Leadership tips parish’s spiritual book club.” Before the first meeting, pray Group tips for the book club and leader. Leaders are encouraged to show “If your group is large, divide interest in the club. it into two, three or four groups “The leader needs to be enthu- in attendance. You can then Four Generations siastic to share their love of God. divide the book into two, three or The leader should always show four sections and assign each a excitement to learn more about section or chapters of the book. of family ownership their Catholic faith through Tell each that they should have a Spiritual reading. The leader also spokesperson who will then give needs to let the Holy Spirit highlights of discussion from guide,” said Turner. their book parts,” said Turner. Now in our fourth MCCOMB Spiritual book club leaders are Another suggestion is to have also responsible for announce- the leader mark pages that he or generation of service, & SONS ments and posters or flyers for she finds of interest to pose a Funeral Homes the new club as well as working question to the group. D.O. McComb & Sons has with the parish administrator to “Be sure to bring in everyone CELEBRATE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE worked hard to provide the record responses. into the discussion and do not let The leader places the order for one person dominate the discus- families in this community with (260) 426-9494 books and a follow up notice in sion,” she noted. the very best service Maplewood Park • 4017 Maplecrest the parish bulletin when the book Leaders may read a portion or will be available. If the club is a paragraph from the book that possible. 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EDITORIAL A worthy read of diocesan history COMMENTARY

e profess in the creed that Jesus “suffered under Pontius TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. WPilate.” The inclusion of Pilate’s name might strike us as a Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, seemingly insignificant or curiously tangential detail, but its place IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] in Christian profession reflects an important conviction: God relates to the world not in generalities, but in, toward and through particular, concrete persons, places and events. lows and believes in Natural Family Fort Wayne. I am sure Dr. Holly’s That is, central to the Christian faith is that history is impor- Encouragement to Planning (NFP), a doctor who looks practice is growing. We need more tant. The eternal Son of God, without loss of his divinity, took at the person and respects the digni- doctors like him, and we pray more upon himself a complete human nature and entered into human medical intern ty of the person. interns will be brave enough to fol- We want him to know we sup- low our faith and trust God will history at a particular time and in a particular place, revealed as I am writing in response to the new intern who wanted advice on port him. We are talking to women send him faithful followers. a particular person: Jesus Christ. Catholics reflect regularly and all the time who are looking for a Angela Schade, Stacey Dilley, thoughtfully about the details of this history (that’s, for example, distributing contraceptives (That’s A Good Question, Oct. 28, 2007, doctor that we go to who follows Rebecca Grubbs and what the mysteries of the rosary capture and reflect: key Today’s Catholic). We, my friends the Creighton Method. I do not Elizabeth Schipper moments in the story which has as its center and climax the per- and I, would like him to know there know where this intern will prac- Fort Wayne son of Jesus). are plenty of Catholics who are tice, but I recommend that he con- The recently released history of our diocese, “Worthy of the looking for a good doctor who fol- tacts NFP or Dr. Patrick Holly in Gospel of Christ,” reflects the importance of the particular: per- sons, places, dates are all the media in which God reveals him- self and touches with his grace. Analogously, Catholics are called not to love humanity as a Tales from a fussy Uncle Tim generic or amorphous concept, but to love particular, concrete persons— frankly, a much more daunting task. To “love the human race” sounds — and is — easy, because it makes no real at Thanksgiving celebrations demands on us. But to love particular people, even when they’re annoying, at particular moments, when it’s not convenient, and here will be no hitting the “Who made this dessert?” in or from particular places, near or far, of various races and malls this weekend at the “Kids, no drinks on the carpet, creeds: this is the essence of the love the Scriptures call “chari- TJohnson household. The even sippy cups.” ty,” and in a certain sense it can only be exercised in the particu- Thanksgiving feast will continue. “Keep your food in the MANY lar, not the abstract or generic. Rather than stuffing ourselves at kitchen.” Christ died not for a generic “human race” but for particular two big dinners on Thanksgiving “Let everyone go through the HATS persons — that’s what makes his love on the cross so profound- day, my wife came to a compro- line before you get in line for ly moving: as St Augustine said, “he died for each us as if there mise: Let’s have my inlaws at the seconds or thirds.” were only one of us.” Christ laid down his life not for a princi- house on Saturday for an all-day “Don’t pick on the dog.” ple or for a concept but for persons in all their particularity. And feast. “Don’t feed the dog choco- BY TIM JOHNSON we who follow him and bear his name are called to nothing less. Meanwhile, the Johnson clan late.” We cannot be content to have warm, pious feelings about our held their feast at my sister’s “Don’t tickle that kid so hard concern for “the poor” or “the unborn” or “the immigrant” as home on Thanksgiving Day. after dinner, or you’ll have a “Let’s play a game.” categories or concepts, but rather must love them in all their My wife is the eldest of seven, mess to clean up.” “Don’t pound on the piano.” particularity. We must learn to love that poor person, to support so family get-togethers are never “You’ll have to take turns with “Where’s the plunger?” this unborn child (and its parents), and reach out to that immi- a small matter. Besides the sib- the bikes.” “When are we going to do the Christmas drawing?” grant family. Otherwise we run the risk of becoming pseudo- lings and their spouses, mom and “No we can’t go swimming today. We closed the pool for the “Not that person’s name Christians, people who love others in general but no one in par- dad, an aunt, there are 12 nephews and nieces plus our own winter. No, we can’t reopen it.” again.” ticular. child. But when we built our “We don’t plant the garden “Take these leftovers home. house five years ago, we accom- this time of the year.” That’s too much food.” modated for these large get- “We only pick the beans in the I’m thankful for my family. togethers and made the kitchen- summer.” God blessed me with a great fam- Support good art dining area extra large. “Wear your shoes outside, ily and added more blessings The holiday season always offers many family films and the It’s pretty fun getting together don’t you know its cold out with my wife’s family. Let us all opportunity to explore art through film. with a large family. There are lots there?” thank God that the greatest bless- If good art is defined as touching or stirring the emotions to of people for me to entertain, “Please close the door, you’re ing is that of being surrounded by make its impact, then “Bella” would fit that description. tease, poke fun at and just be a heating the outdoors. You’ll let those we love. Currently playing in theaters, the tale, with its twists and turns, mean ornery uncle. the mice in the house.” tells the story of a man whose life faces many unexpected direc- What do we like to do? We “Take off those muddy shoes tions — some for bad, some for good. But the lessons of the may play a game from my own before coming in the house.” “Do you enjoy antogonizing Tim Johnson is editor of Today’s main character Jose challenges us with is that we learn to meet childhood, “MAD,” a game based on the magazine. If the one another?” Catholic newspaper for the the good things of life — the importance of family in difficult weather is nice, we may end up “Maybe we can make a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South and happy times — the importance of not making your own going for a walk pass the “haunt- movie, later.” Bend. concerns the highest priority. Jose learned to make a gift of him- ed house” in our neighborhood. self in the movie “Bella.” Maybe we’ll catch up on reruns If touching the senses to come out of ourselves to appreciate of “The Andy Griffith Show.” life more, than a movie preview called “Under the Same Moon” The last time we got together, we may also be a good piece of art. This movie follows a Mexican made a really corny movie, and boy in search of his mother in Los Angeles. Taking the audience that was pretty fun. There may be through immigration raids, it looks to tell the story of a struggle a few tunes being played. And, of many unauthorized workers face. It puts a human face on the course, we’ll draw names for the issue of immigration reform. We would challenge that we Christmas drawing. The kids should see the humanity to these issues, and sometimes art — in exchange names, and then the this case, film — can draw out these traits. adults exchange names. But having a newer home, I do get a bit paranoid about keep- This week’s blog question ing things in order. So here is my list of things you will probably Have you read “Worthy of the Gospel ...?” Tell us something here this dad and uncle say at the that you found fascinating about our diocesan history. party. “If the kid is sick, please don’t Visit www.diocesefwsb.org/blog bring him.” “Do we need more chairs?” “We’ll eat after we pray.” “If you’re not ready for prayer in 10 seconds, we’ll pray the Angelus instead.” Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, “Let the adults get their food Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, first.” Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. “Don’t shake that pop bottle.” 14 COMMENTARY NOVEMBER 25, 2007 Creating cardinals: Pomp, CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson circumstance and input to the pope In November the church remembers Clement I.This saint is often over- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope nals in an “open house” event that shadowed by Thanksgiving, so this year he gets his own quiz. Benedict XVI presides over his sec- attracts thousands of well-wishers. ond consistory in late November, For some, it’s a rare chance not THE 1.What position in the church did Clement hold? inducting 23 new cardinals into the only to greet the cardinals but also a.priest church’s most exclusive body. to see rooms of the Apostolic VATICAN b.Bishop of Rome (pope) The ceremony to create the car- Palace that are normally off-limits. c.cardinal dinals takes only an hour, but the On Nov. 25, the pope concele- LETTER celebratory and consultative events brates a morning Mass with the 2.When did he live? that surround it last four days. new cardinals, presenting each of JOHN THAVIS a.in the first century BC The working part comes first, them with a gold ring, a sign of when the pope meets Nov. 23 with their special bond with the church b.around the turn of the second century the College of Cardinals — includ- of Rome. vened the cardinals at his first con- c.AD 324 to 396 ing the cardinals-to-be — in a The consistory and the ring sistory in 2006 to get their input on closed-door assembly. The main Mass are scheduled for St. Peter’s issues that included dialogue with 3.He was closely associated with this apostle who may have appointed him successor: topic for the morning session is Square, mainly because of the Islam and outreach to Catholic tra- a.Paul b.Jesus c.Peter ecumenism, while the afternoon is huge crowds expected. Rain and ditionalists. open to “free interventions” on cold could force the events inside, Naturally, not all the cardinals 4.Clement is possibly mentioned in this letter of Paul though it may be mere coinci- other matters. but that’s a worst-case scenario will be able to make it to Rome for dence: On Nov. 24 the pope holds the that liturgical planners hope they the consistory events. Vatican offi- a.Corinthians b.Romans c.Philippians consistory proper, a Liturgy of the don’t have to face. cials were still doing a final tally, Word, during which he pronounces On Nov. 26, the pope holds an but they estimated that about 150 a formula that officially creates the audience with the new cardinals, of the 180 existing cardinals would 5.Clement is often thought as the first leader of the early church (after the apostles) new cardinals. their relatives and the pilgrims be able to attend. about whom Then, as each cardinal kneels who have accompanied them. It’s That will ensure a large red sec- a.much fact is actually known. before him, the pope hands him a a less-formal event and gives the tor around the papal altar. It used b.we have much to hide. scarlet biretta — the “red hat” — visitors a real chance to voice sup- to be a much smaller group: 50-70 c.Catholics are not allowed to know. whose color signifies a cardinal’s port for their favorite sons. cardinals; 30 years ago, there were willingness to shed his blood for Although most of the attention 134. 6.It is not clear if he was the first or third successor in his diocese because the faith. It’s a moment that always will focus on the public events, the After this consistory, the a.early records are confused, even listing one man, Cletus as two prompts applause from pilgrim consultative session with cardinals College of Cardinals will have 201 cheering sections. is an important part of the pro- members. That’s a record number, *(Cletus and AnaCletus). In the afternoon, the Vatican gram. Pope Benedict, continuing a but one that seems destined to be b.The church deliberately obscured this to have a better hold on hosts receptions for the new cardi- tradition of his predecessor, con- broken in coming years. the movie rights. c.the early churchmen spoke Greek, later leaders Latin, so they could not pass along information. Kingship of Jesus celebrated 7.One work ascribed to him is a letter to the Catholic community in this city a.Rome b.Corinth c.Pahrump Christians come together and, al monarchy, and although a num- more wondrously, bond with God. ber of powerful and stable countries 8.Clement’s letter castigated the community for deposing these men: Therefore, through Jesus, all peo- around the world also are monar- a.The deacons b.Presbyters c.Quiz writers THE ple have reason to hope for eternal chies, from Japan to Spain to the salvation. Netherlands are monarchies, we SUNDAY St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the Americans always have a hard time 9.Other than this letter (Q.7) the works of Clement have generally been categorized Gospel reading. It is a passage understanding what monarchs are. by researchers as GOSPEL from Luke’s powerful Passion nar- So, the force of this feast may a.having no actual connection to him. rative that recounts the trial and elude us. b.having been written during his pagan period. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION execution of Jesus. Almost 20 years ago, King c.to have been banned because they were heretical and so he The Gospel recalls the inscrip- Baudouin I of Belgium, who since had to eat his words. tion placed above the head of Jesus has died, made headlines when he on the cross. It read, “The King of refused to approve an act of the 10.St.Clement is amongst a select group having had one of these named for him. Christ the King the Jews,” in Hebrew, Greek and Belgian parliament legalizing a.Indian casinos in San Diego Latin. The Romans wanted no one abortion. It was unprecedented. Lk 23:35-43 to wonder why this unfortunate The king said that he would not b.border marker sites near Mexico he Second Book of Samuel is man was being subjected to the allow himself to be an agent in c.islands off California the source of this feast’s first horrifying death of crucifixion. The legalizing abortion. However, his Treading. The reading recalls three languages were used to make action, while very controversial, 11.His name also was given to the city of San Clemente,Calif.,home of this now- the reign of King David in Israel, clear to any and all that the cruci- caused many, however, to rethink deceased U.S.president: which was from 1004 to 971 BC. fied had presumed to challenge the their views about abortion. They a.Ronald Reagan In this weekend’s reading, mighty Roman emperor. Any one saw that the king had expressed in b.George Washington David becomes the king of Israel. else guilty of such effrontery would himself the highest of values. c.Richard Nixon In reading about David, or his pred- pay. This feast comes from the ecessor Saul, or Solomon, or any of However, for Luke’s Gospel, European experience of monarchy. the kings, it is important to note this Roman tactic to deter future Jesus, the king of the Jews in 12.Legend,rather than likelihood,showed Clement dying as a martyr in this far-flung that the kings were much more than treason instead was divine revela- Pilate’s estimate, the king of cre- region: governmental authorities or politi- tion. It situated Jesus in salvation ation, by death on Calvary dis- a.Moldova b.the Crimea c.Ifni in Africa cal figures in the eyes of the ancient history. God had chosen the Jews. played the unquestioning and res- Hebrews. The task of every king They were to proclaim God olute devotion to God that alone is 13.According to another legend,what happens once a year in the nearby sea? was to strengthen the union throughout the world. Jesus was the key to salvation for any of us. a.Clement’s ghost rises and sings “My Darling Clementine.” between God and the people. supreme among them, the perfect b.Clement’s spirit returns to baptize locals. Also important is the fact that witness to God’s presence and c.His tomb is shown to the locals once a year by a receding tide. while heredity eventually played a love. So, Jesus indeed was the role in kingly succession, the kings king of the Jews. were seen as God’s gifts to the READINGS 14.Why does Clement have to be called Clement “I” Luke’s Gospel then tells us Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3 Ps 122:1-5 Col people. Through them, God led the about the two criminals being cru- a.because Clement II sound like a robot 1:12-20 Lk 23:35-43 people to peace and prosperity. cified beside Jesus. In cynicism b.because there were 14 Clements who became pope A passage from the Epistle to and despair, one of them taunts Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 (Ps) Dn c.because the pope is always called the first of a name, as a way to the Colossians is the church’s Jesus, blaspheming God. The other 3:52-56 Lk 21:1-4 correct the confusion with popes called sixties and ninthus choice for its second reading. This declares that Jesus is Lord, with Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45 (Ps) Dn 3:57- epistle was written to the command over heaven itself. To 61 Lk 21:5-11 15.What connection had Clement I to “Clemens non Papa?” Christians of Colossae, a moder- reward this faith, Jesus promises Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17, a.Clement was the successor to Paul, but Non Papa was a rival ately important city of the Roman the believing convict life eternal. 23-28 (Ps) Dn 3:62-67 Lk 21:12-19 claimant, who lost, hence the title. Empire. Even in the darkness and terror of Thursday: Dn 6:12-28 (Ps) Dn 3:68- b.Non Papa was a pagan who debated and lost to Clement I. Boldly, the epistle asserts that Calvary, Jesus gives the greatest 74 Lk 21:20-28 Jesus is the absolute center of cre- c.None, composer Clemens Non Papa was so nicknamed to indi- gift of divine love, forgiveness Friday:1Rom 10:9-18 Ps 19:2-5 Mt ation. Eloquent and profound, this cate that he was not the pope, probably an unnecessary precau- from sin. 4:18-22 reading acclaims Jesus as the tion. Saturday: Dn 7:15-27 (Ps) Dn 3::82- “image of the invisible God.” He Reflection ANSWERS: Although our closest neighbor to 87 Lk 21:34-36 is God, the creator. In Jesus all 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.c, 5.a, 6.a.7.b, 8.b, 9.a, 10.c, 11.c, 12.b, 13.c, 14.b, 15.c human beings and certainly all the north, Canada, is a constitution- 15 NOVEMBER 25, 2007 COMMENTARY Catholics ask saints for intercession, SCRIPTURE SEARCH their prayers on our behalf By Patricia Kasten Gospel for November 25, 2007 I am a a devout (Methodist) hold this view,which would be pun- Luke 23:3543 Protestant who is a regular reader of ishable by excommunication today? the column,and of Today’s Catholic: Anonymous THAT’S Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading Why does the Catholic Church place so for Christ the King Sunday, Cycle C: Luke’s description First of all, Thomas cannot be of Christ on the cross. The words can be found in all much emphasis on saints and saint- trotted out in support of abortion, A GOOD hood? Anonymous,South Bend no matter how one might contort directions in the puzzle. the issue. Thomas, like his QUESTION Probably for the same reason HE SAVED OTHERS SAVE you or I might place emphasis on medieval contemporaries, labored under a defective biology. What HIMSELF CHOSEN ONE SOLDIERS the value of friendship. That is, the WINE OF THE JEWS INSCRIPTION doctrine of the communion of Thomas — and most medievals — saints emphasizes at least two believed was that ensoulment (the stick him in a closet off to the side CRIMINALS GOD CONDEMNATION things: one, by baptism, we share a creation and gift of an individual and away from the main body? THIS MAN NOTHING JESUS bond with all the baptized (anyone “soul” to the body, constituting Anonymous,Fort Wayne REMEMBER ME COME KINGDOM baptized in a Trinitarian formula personhood) occurred sometime I SAY TODAY PARADISE with water — Catholic or not), a after conception (whether 30 or 60 First of all, whether the taberna- bond which even death cannot days — the precise number — was cle is visible or not, Christ is present. break; second, we can benefit from a matter of debate). He is present when the church is JESUS, REMEMBER ME this kind of “spiritual friend- What Catholicism teaches and empty, as when the church is full. holds is that we treat life as begin- He is present before Mass, during ship”— my prayers can help you NREMEMBERME I now; yours can help me now. And ning, as inviolable, and as pre- Mass, and after Mass in the reserved since this bond (because of cious, from the moment of concep- Sacrament in the tabernacle. GOSOLD I ERSDN tion, with the assumption that Some churches have a chapel Christ’s saving action) is stronger JO I DEVASEHSS even than death, there is no reason ensoulment occurs then. There is of reservation devoted to housing to think the prayers of someone ample evidence that from the earli- the tabernacle and the Sacrament. MJDTDWI NEGWC est moments of its history, the It’s actually off to the right nearer who is already with God in heaven ONAYADOTVNER cannot be a powerful support to us Christian faith has protected the the center of the long nave. The documents of the church allow for here and now. Hence, when unborn: the Didache, an early cate- DAROJNANA I J I Catholics “pray to saints” they are chetical document, asserts that the arrangement of the building to doing nothing more (and can do Christians do not kill infants nor be such so that there is a eucharis- GMADE EMF SHE P tic chapel or chapel of reservation. nothing more) than ask their inter- children in the womb (practices NSPSJOSEDTHT cession, their prayers on our known and accepted in pagan cir- However, the documents also envi- behalf. cles). St. Basil the Great makes the sion churches having the taberna- I I OFE I UUDOT I point in one of his letters that it cle within the sanctuary itself. KH I MSELFSNFO I recently read that Thomas Aquinas makes no difference how long a Both are possibilities. child had been gestating: taking CTOAKSREHTON did not regard abortion as wrong life by abortion is simply wrong. until the end of the first trimester. Father Michael Heintz, rector of FCYSLAN IMI RC How is it that Aquinas can be a canon- St. Matthew Cathedral, South Why do we build a big,beautiful and Bend, answered this week’s ques- © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications ized doctor of the church and also expensive house for God and then tions. www.tri-c-a-publications.com Getting it right, ‘the morning-after’

he “morning-after” pill, also known as “Plan B,” is against another person, and the woman is allowed to take often provided in hospital emergency rooms to steps to prevent the possible fertilization of her own egg(s). Twomen who have been sexually assaulted. It is typi- It is permissible, then, for Catholic hospitals to provide their cally used within 72 hours of the rape, and appears to pre- patients with morning-after pills if the following four condi- MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS vent pregnancy in one of two ways. First, it can prevent tions are met: ovulation (the release of an egg from a woman’s ovary), and 1) The woman is not already pregnant from prior, freely- BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK for this reason, it is commonly termed “emergency contra- chosen sexual activity. ception.” While this action of blocking the release of an egg 2) The woman has been sexually assaulted. is the most likely mechanism by which it routinely prevents 3) The woman has not yet ovulated (i.e. has not released determine whether a particular treatment (administering Plan pregnancy, another mechanism may also be operative under an egg from her ovary into the fallopian tube where it could B) is suitable and medically appropriate for a patient. These certain circumstances. be fertilized by the attacker’s sperm). laws meddle in the affairs of doctors and nurses in emer- This second mechanism of action involves altering the 4) The morning-after pill can reasonably be expected to gency rooms, where their professional and competent med- lining of the uterus so it becomes less hospitable to the prevent her from ovulating. ical judgments should not be short-circuited by overzealous arrival of an embryo from the fallopian tube. In other words, When a woman arrives to an emergency room following state legislatures beholden to pro-abortion ideologies and if an egg has already been released from the ovary, and it a sexual assault, a simple urine test for leutinizing hormone agendas. Such state laws require health care professionals to has been successfully fertilized, the morning-after pill may (LH) can be used to gain information about whether she is cooperate in actions that may, in a foreseeable way, result in be able to prevent that arriving embryo from implanting into ovulating. If it is determined that her LH levels have spiked the death of very young human beings within their mother’s the uterine wall. and she is ovulating, the morning-after pill will not be able bodies. Unjust mandates of this kind forcibly violate the Controversy exists as to the likelihood and frequency of to block the egg’s release from her ovary. If it were to be consciences of those health care providers who wish to use this second mechanism of action, but even the Food and administered under these circumstances, the morning-after the art of medicine to heal rather than destroy. Drug Administration (the agency which gives official pill might function to prevent the implantation of any newly To provide the morning-after pill without considering a approval for the use of the drug) acknowledges the possibili- conceived embryo(s), which would be the moral equivalent woman’s ovulatory state thus crosses an important moral ty on its Web site: “Plan B may also work by ... preventing of an abortion. Under these conditions, therefore, the morn- line. Choosing to act in a way as to possibly cause the death attachment (implantation) to the uterus (womb).” The pack- ing-after pill should not be administered. of another human is not generally a good moral choice. age insert for the drug from the manufacturer (Barr The young boy or girl conceived through sexual assault is When we have uncertainty about the presence of a human in Pharmaceuticals) uses identical language when explaining an innocent bystander, and he or she should never become a the bushes during a hunting trip, for example, we ought not how Plan B works. “second victim” of rape through chemical abortion. Women shoot into the bushes. By doing ovulation testing, on the Significant ethical concerns are raised by this second who conceive a child after sexual assault deserve full and other hand, we can begin to address the question of whether mechanism, namely that “emergency contraception” may loving support throughout and following their pregnancy. In a human may be “hidden within,” and reasonably exclude actually work as “emergency abortion” as well. When these follow-up studies where children are born from sexual the choice for a possible death-dealing effect of the drug. ethical concerns are coupled with new state laws (notably in assault, both mother and child frequently express satisfaction Many actions we choose to engage in carry a certain risk Connecticut and Massachusetts) mandating that the morn- at not having adverted to the deadly answer of abortion. to human life, and as the risks become greater, we must take ing-after pill be provided by hospitals to all victims of sexu- Appropriate care for rape victims should thus include stronger measures to minimize them. Hence we use child al assault who request it, it becomes clear that medical pro- efforts to assess whether a woman may have ovulated (and safety seats and restraining belts whenever we travel in a fessionals may have to confront situations of dramatic con- thus possibly conceived) by taking her menstrual history, car, and ovulation testing can similarly serve as a kind of science violations because of this immoral form of legisla- doing an LH test, and performing any other tests or inter- “safety net” to assure that we do not indiscriminately subject tive coercion by the state. ventions which, in the judgment of the physician, help any newly conceived child to risk when the morning-after Some have argued that it may be immoral for Catholics establish prudential certitude that emergency contraception, pill is administered. to provide any contraceptive measures at all to a woman if it were provided to the victim, would properly function as who has been raped. Such a view is incorrect, however, a contraceptive and not as an abortifacient. because a woman who has been sexually assaulted is clearly The new laws in Connecticut and Massachusetts, which entitled to protect herself from the attacker’s sperm. The mandate the provision of the morning-after pill, are clearly Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuro- church teaches that rape is not a unitive act that requires misguided and unethical. They effectively prohibit health- science from Yale and did postdoctoral work at Harvard. openness to procreation. It is rather an act of violence care professionals from doing appropriate medical tests to He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Mass. 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 25, 2007 They call me coach ... girls basketball coach o way. Never in a million Don’t tell me girls basketball is So much for stereotypes. my message was important for the years. Forget about it. the purest form of the game, I’ve always believed that one of boys, it was just as important for N regardless of what legendary God’s callings for me was coach- the girls. That would have been my round-ball coach John Wooden ing — coaching boys, of course. I I just had to learn how to do it. FROM answer as recently as a few months once said. come from a family of three boys. It’s still very early in the sea- ago. But God’s calling comes in I have one child, a son. I was a son, and already we’ve faced some THE Sometimes, I still get a chuckle mysterious ways. A series of unex- coach, a boys coach. It’s who I am, adversity — on the court and off. when I see my name with the des- pected events converged, and to I insisted. I’m told we may be dealing with SIDELINES ignation after it — girls basketball make a long story short, it simply But when the opportunity arose some issues around semiformal coach. wouldn’t have made sense to do to coach the girls, I quickly real- and prom time that I’m not accus- BY TIM PRISTER When my high school baseball anything other than to agree to be ized there was a bigger picture tomed to with the baseball team. coach, now an athletic director, an assistant girls basketball coach involved. I understood that a But I have to laugh at myself for saw my name on the list, he was at Mishawaka Marian High knowledgeable, responsible, moti- carrying such a distorted stereo- ers at Marian. certain it was a misprint. School. vating adult male could make a type well into my 40s without ever What a blessing and an eye- My brother thought I was jok- “You’re coaching girls basket- difference in the lives of young actually experiencing what it was opening experience. That didn’t ing. ball!?! said an incredulous female teenage boys who were a) trying to like to coach the girls. take long. Only 47 years. My mother asked me if I was employee of the school. become capable high school base- There are many similarities to This is proof that God never sure I knew what I was doing. My reputation preceded me. ball players and b) learning how to coaching the boys. They laugh and stops communicating. All you have One of my female cousins did- My expectations (stereotypes) compete in the real world. roll their eyes at my “back when I to do is listen. I’m thankful for the n’t say a word. She simply laughed and my fears (male insecurity) Winning is important — win- was playing” stories, just like the inspiration to finally be open- ... and laughed ... and laughed. were shattered virtually from the ning is very important — but not boys. And they taunt me when I minded enough to hear the call. You see, we’re dealing with the outset. nearly as important as learning miss a lay-up, just like the boys do Who knows, the next thing you quintessential male jock here, When it came to “optional con- how to compete, learning how to when I struggle bending my knees know, He’ll be calling me to be a complete with all the built-in ditioning,” most of the girls deal with adversity (as well as suc- for a ground ball. soccer coach. stereotypes of female athletes. showed up. When it came to push- cess) and establishing a disciplined But for the first time in my life, Okay, let’s not get carried away. I couldn’t coach girls because ing beyond a breaking point, most approach to physical conditioning after spending hundreds of hours my harsh tone would make them of the girls exceeded expectations. that would carry into adulthood. trying to influence the male popu- cry. When it came to listening and But I was only making a differ- lation at our Little League, grade Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of I wouldn’t have patience with understanding and comprehending ence with the boys. I wasn’t mak- school and high school, I have a Marian High School and a 1982 “athletes” who didn’t really take offenses and defenses, they were ing a difference with the other half chance to make a difference in the graduate from the University of the game seriously. sponges. of athletes at our high school. If lives of the female basketball play- Notre Dame. Difficult to trace where Joseph and Meet the Priest Father Derrick Sneyd Mary lived before birth of Jesus Ordained Oct. 18, 1970 Pastor, St. Anthony de Padua, What is the background of St.Joseph, James, Joses, Judas and Simon. South Bend the husband of Mary? As a carpenter, Joseph could have found work at Sepphoris. It is hard to figure out in the What was the primary influence in There he could have been a your decision to become a priest? Bible exactly where Joseph and bricklayer, stonecutter or master Mary lived before the birth of HIRE builder. The Greek word for car- Certainly my family and the Jesus. penter, “tekton,” means one who good Catholic influence of my St. Matthew implies they lived HISTORY works in wood, stone or metal. dear mother. Also, I had very in Bethlehem, because the Magi K. Prag says the Piacenza good role models in my primary followed a star that hovered over FATHER RICHARD HIRE Pilgrim records a church at and secondary school years of a house in Bethlehem where they Sepphoris in the late sixth centu- Catholic education. And this was found the child Jesus with Mary ry where there were objects asso- all in India. his mother. St. Matthew mentions to Ein Kerem, on the outskirts of ciated with Mary. This may be introduce myself as “I am no residence of Joseph in Jerusalem, to see Elizabeth. It is the source of a later tradition What is the most rewarding part of Nazareth prior to the return from not plausible that Mary would Derrick Sneyd, a Roman Catholic identifying Sepphoris with the being a priest? priest.” This often leads into a Egypt. St. Luke, however, places have traveled alone, a young home of Mary’s parents, Sts. the residence of Mary and pre- Jewish girl expecting, the three- The most rewarding part of conversation, which gives me the Anne and Joachim. At Sepphoris the ministry of priesthood are the opportunity to witness to the per- sumably of Joseph in Nazareth day journey from Nazareth to Ein you can see the remains of the before the birth of Jesus. Kerem. moments of sharing in the lives son of Jesus Christ. Crusader Church of St. Anne dat- of others — both the pleasant and The angel Gabriel even Another opinion could say, if ing back to the 12th century. In appeared to Mary at Nazareth to Joseph was originally from the not-so-pleasant and being What is your favorite Scripture passage? the 14th century, Latin Christians there for the people in their announce the birth of Jesus. Bethlehem and Mary from I am leaning towards reflec- generally believed that Mary’s sacramental needs. Since the Roman emperor Jerusalem (cities five miles parents lived in Sepphoris, and tion and prayer centered on the Augustus Caesar ordered a cen- apart), they could have known parable of the prodigal son. The that it was the birthplace of St. What interests or hobbies do you have? sus to be taken, Joseph went from each other before the birth of Anne. This church was a three- real focus is on the older son and Nazareth to Bethlehem, because Jesus. Mary, possibly with her aisled basilica with granite I delight in reading ... how in my own life I should not he was of the house of David, parents, and also St. Joseph, columns and limestone capitals. Everything that comes across my fall prey to the passion of anger who was from Bethlehem, to reg- could have then moved up north There was a tower above the desk gets attention. If I purchase a which is so destructive. ister with Mary, his espoused to the area of Nazareth. north chapel. book, it is not shelved till I read it. wife who was with child. When King Herod the Great At Nazareth is the Church of Culture and history are captivating. Who is your favorite pope? Father Jerome Murphy- died, he was succeeded by St. Joseph, also called the Church My favorite pope is becoming O’Connor says probably Joseph Archelaus (4 B.C.- A.D. 6) who of the Nutrition. Here tradition Do you have any pets? and Mary lived in Bethlehem showed he had inherited the mur- Benedict XVI. His tenacity and locates the house of Joseph, I did at one time, a German clear thinking captivate my atten- before the birth of Jesus. Joseph derous unpredictability of his where Jesus spent his childhood. belonged to a Judean family. father Herod the Great. shepherd, many years ago. At the tion. He is a man of depth and A church was built here in the age of 11, he went to “doggy holiness. Were Nazareth their home, it Father Murphy-O’Connor says 12th century. It was a three-aisled would have been more natural to just at that moment Herod heaven,” and I have never basilica with three apses. replaced him with another. A return there when King Herod Antipas, who had become tetrar- The present church of 1914 What is something about yourself that menaced the family than to go to ch of Galilee, was recruiting arti- royal name for a dog: Baron most people might not know? was built on these foundations. Hans Von Sneyd. Egypt. Judeans, on the other sans for the construction of his St. Justin Martyr (d. A.D. 165) I can be a fun person to be hand, automatically thought of capital Sepphoris. Joseph settled says Joseph made plows and What do you do for relaxation? around. I love to laugh and enjoy Egypt as a place of refuge. at Nazareth three miles to the yokes for oxen. good company. Just cannot be G. Freeman says a strong tra- southeast on the Roman road The Gospel of Thomas I enjoy putting my culinary patient with negativity. I avoid dition places the birth of Mary in from Sepphoris to Jerusalem. includes Joseph making beds. skills to the test. Sometimes it persons and occasions that foster Jerusalem, where she was related St. Matthew calls Nazareth the Arculf, in A.D. 670, speaks of becomes my problem, too! I love negative conversation. to Zechariah, a priest whose serv- native place of Jesus. St. Luke this house where Jesus was to enjoy good food. ices necessitated his residence calls Nazareth the place where brought up. The Franciscan How do you prefer to be addressed? near Jerusalem. St. Luke relates Jesus had been reared. St. Quaresimus in 1616 plainly refers What’s the best part of being Catholic? Mary’s visit to Zechariah’s wife Matthew and St. Mark also show to the Crusader Church of St. My friends call me “D.” Elizabeth when she was reported relatives of Jesus at Nazareth that Joseph that stood here in his Now, after 37 years of priest- Young people refer to me as to be with child, a journey she could be nephews, nieces, half- time. hood, I would say the best part of “Father D.” Contemporaries ... appears to have made alone. brothers, half-sisters or cousins. being Catholic is the ability to well, that’s another story. Tradition says Mary traveled The male names mentioned are NOVEMBER 25, 2007 SPORTS 17

TWO DIOCESAN FOOTBALL TEAMS ADVANCE TO THE DOME FOR CLAIM TO STATE TITLES South Bend Saint Joseph’s will play Indianapolis Bishop Chatard for the title of Class 3-A state champion on Saturday, Nov. 24. Saint Joseph’s defeated Fort Wayne Concordia, 28-10, on Nov. 16 for the semi-state title. In Class 2- A, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers will play Heritage Christian for a state title on Friday, Nov. 23. Luers defeated Cass, 14-0, for the semi-state title on Nov. 16. In other action on Nov. 16, Lowell beat Fort Sports Wayne Bishop Dwenger, 10-7, on Nov. 16, dashing the Saints’ chance for a state championship title. Hoops preview: MARIAN VOLLEYBALL STATE RUNNER-UP CYO basketball looks to the winter sports finish well in the Queen of Angels Although smaller in size than years BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Invitational. Tom Miller and Jason past, his group claimed both titles Sweeney will serve as assistant as seventh graders; they have the FORT WAYNE — With the gym coaches this season for the Squires, same goal for this year. Assistant floors waxed and the conditioning who hope for a good run in blue coaches for the Panthers are Mark underway, Catholic Youth league play. Eifert, Dane Campbell and Justin Organization (CYO) teams across St.Therese Martin. The Panthers will rotate the league are gearing up for the “Our main goal this season is to their starting five between Evan 72nd annual basketball season. teach fundamentals and prepare Feichter, Justin Schaefer, Keenan The Queen of Angels our players for the next level,” said Fuller, Josh Blevins, Drew Cagnet, Invitational at the University of Coach Mike Palmer. Palmer has Sean Herberger and Carter Eifert. Saint Francis will preview 10 dif- been coaching basketball for 33 St.Joseph-St.Elizabeth Ann Seton ferent teams over Thanksgiving years now and has nine players on With a brand new gym to prac- weekend with CYO league play his combined team: With just one tice in, all nine boys in the eighth- kicking off Saturday, Dec. 1. returning starter, the Crusaders grade class are out for the basket- PROVIDED BY MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Here’s a quick preview of hope to “hold their own and beat ball team this season and that has Mishawaka Marian High School’s volleyball team was the what to watch for this season: the teams they know they can Coach Chris Yaney looking for- St.Aloysius beat,” concludes Palmer. Dave ward to a good year. Yaney reports, runner-up team in the Indiana High School Athletic Tony Sorg was not sure just Luegring, Zach Palmer, Jay Lauer “It’s been fun getting to practice on Association Class 3-A state championship. Defeated by how long he has been coaching and four former Crusaders now a big court.” Yaney has moved up Gator basketball. “It’s been at least attending Bishop Luers are helping with this group each season over Belmont of Decatur, 25-16, 27-25, 25-23, at the state finals 10 years since I started as head this season with coaching duties. the years. “Although we’re small on Nov. 3 in Muncie, the team is shown in this photo at coach and several years before that Benoit Academy in numbers, these boys have some as an assistant,” said the Gator Longtime Coach Paul Gerardot size and a good work ethic,” said the event with their trophy. The team consists of alum. This season Sorg lists nine has three players returning from Yaney. The Panthers will most Meredith Farkas, Kathleen Chelminiak, Claire Farkas, players on his combined seventh last season and seven newcomers likely go with Andrew Yaney, and eighth grade team. The Gators posted for 2007-2008. As with Drew Morken, Chris Williams, Renee Mischler, Stephanie Kreager, Monica Meuninck, return just two starters from a year every other year, Gerardot’s main Jake Golden, Manuel Martinez or ago — Luke Little and Logan goal for his defending Blue League Austin Fisher as starters this sea- Katie Britton, Mollie Pajakowski, Jennifer Ditsch, Kathryn Harris. “It will be a learning sea- champs is to build character and son. Mr. Martinez will fill the Mischler, Kirsten Michels, Maggie Pajakowski, Katherine son,” explained Sorg. Chad Wyss, teach them sportsmanship. This assistant coach position for the Noah Rider and Alec Wampole team has not played together since Panthers. Chalko and student managers Katie Dalton and Devree will most likely round out the start- the fourth and fifth grade like St.John the Baptist,New Haven Stopczynski. Coached by Dan Anderson, assistant coaches ing five. many other teams, but Gerardot The Raiders are nine deep this St.Joseph,Hessen Cassel feels what they lack in chemistry season under the direction of include Steve Anderson, Mark Nowak and Sherry Keyser. Seventh grader Wil Knapke and they can make up in their quick- Coach Kevin Sovine. With at least 6-foot, 1-inch cousin James return ness and desire to win. The three players over the 6-foot Division, Bishop Dwenger Junior as starters for the Squires who fin- Phoenix will be relying heavily on mark, the squad will rely on their Cheer competition results Varsity squad took third place in ished 19-5 last season. In his third the speed and defensive play of size. Preseason goals consist of FORT WAYNE — The Indiana the Junior Varsity Division, the season as head coach, Jim Knapke their probable starters: Jocquel finishing with a winning record State High School Cheer Bishop Luers Junior Varsity will also count on eighth graders Cooper, Braxton Randolph, Devon and making an appearance in the Competition was held on Nov. 3 squad was a state finalist in the Alex Miller, Brian Nichter and Causey, J.J. Curry and Darrias final round of the CYO tourna- at New Castle High School. Junior Varsity Division and the newcomer Mitch Castleman for Ellison. ment. Troy Hoffer and Tom Results for area high school par- Bishop Dwenger Varsity squad leadership. “We have a solid nucle- St.Vincent Hawkins are the assistant coaches ticipation include: The Bishop took first place in the Varsity 3A us and are looking forward to a fun In his 10th season with the St. for the Raiders. Probable starters Dwenger freshman squad took Division. season,” said Knapke, who will Vincent Panthers, Coach Todd include Kyle Sovine, Andrew first place in the Freshman have a total of 11 players on his Martin is excited about the upcom- Hoffer, Kevin Hawkins, Zach joint roster. With decent size, quick ing season. With 13 players on his Bradley and the newly added speed and strong fundamentals on roster, Martin names quickness and weapon, Colin Stuerzenberger, their side, one goal early on is to a very balanced squad as strengths. from St. Louis-St. Rose.

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Check in at In 1223, Francis of Assisi led 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at 9 a.m. in a group of villagers from the North Campus Foyer area (for- Italian village of Greccio in cele- merly Abundant Life Tabernacle). brating the Lord’s birth by reen- Enjoy a morning of food and acting the first Christmas. Thus fun activities with family and began the tradition of the friends while learning about the Christmas crèche. As Advent life and legacy of St. Nicholas; begins, the staff and students of then tour the first floor of Bass the university present a Living Mansion decorated for Christmas. Nativity as a witness to the pow- Admission: $8.50 per adult and erful presence of God’s love $4.50 per child. For reservations incarnate in the world. The call (260) 434-3276 by Nov. 27. Living Nativity will be staged at the small amphitheater next to • Contemporary American Craft the Pope John Paul II Center on Exhibit the shore of Mirror Lake. Parking Saturday, Dec. 1, through is available off Leesburg Road. A Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. Gallery petting zoo with the animals for hours are: Monday though Friday the Living Nativity will be avail- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. able for children from 5-6 p.m. at to 4 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. the Living Nativity site. No For the seventh year, the charge for admission. School of Creative Arts presents the exhibit and sale of crafts in six • Lighting of the Lake media: fiber, ceramics, wood, Sunday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. metal, glass, and stone by more Vigil lights will encircle the than 70 professional artists from segment of Mirror Lake closest across the United States. The to Spring Street for a shining exhibit is located in the symbol of Christmas for the Fort Weatherhead Gallery in the Mimi Wayne community. You may ded- and Ian Rolland Center for Visual icate one or more luminaries at Art and Communication off CASA $10 per luminary to a loved one, Leesburg Road. in memory of someone special, in No charge for admission. 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Send in your Edwin J.Fox, 91, Sacred Brother Eamon Corpus Christi Heart announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Schaffer, 91, Holy Cross James E. Badowski, 70, Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Chapel Garrett St.Stanislaus LaDonna C.Schoudel, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please William T.Bell, 80, Holy 82, St.Joseph Mary E.Hazinski, 58, St. call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Cross Adalbert Monroeville Sr. Marie Imelda Juanita B.Clay, 82, St. Bus trip hosted by Bishop Luers 2008 officers for both circles on Knights plan fish fry Neville, CSC, 88, Church Rose Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Sunday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. at Fort Wayne — The Knights of of Loretto High School is sponsoring a bus Corpus Christi Church. A recep- Columbus Council 451, 601 trip to Chicago, to benefit tion will follow in the Peterson Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Rosary for families the Knights of Columbus will be LuersKnight on Saturday, Dec. 1. Room. On Monday, Dec. 3, Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7:30 Fort Wayne — The first Sunday Sunday, Dec. 2, at St. Joseph Depart from the front parking lot Notre Dame Circle 572, will p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 all family rosary will be Sunday, Hessen Cassel hall from 8 a.m. to at 7 a.m. and return at around 11 have a Christmas party at 6 p.m. for children 12 and under. Fish, Dec. 2, in MacDougal Chapel noon. The cost of the breakfast p.m. The cost is $50 per person. at Honkers restaurant on Day two sides and beverage are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The inten- will be a freewill offering. Refreshments and breakfast Road. Deadline for reservations included. tion is for all families. Father treats for the trip there, and spir- is Nov. 26. Members are asked to William Hodde, retired, and First Saturday devotions its and snacks for the trip home. bring non-perishable items for Knights plan fish fry Sister M. Carol Meyers, OSF, Fort Wayne — First Saturday Meals on your own throughout the needy. A Corporate South Bend — The Knights of will be attending. devotions of reparation will be the day. Call reservations to Communion will be celebrated Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Saturday, Dec. 1, at St. Joseph (260) 456-1261. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the 9 a.m. S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Breakfast to help Women’s Care Center Parish. Confessions at 7:15 a.m. Mass at Holy Family Church. fry on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 Fort Wayne — A pancake, egg, followed by rosary, Mass at 8 Greenery sale for the holidays Breakfast will follow at Top p.m. Adults $7, children (5-12) and sausage breakfast hosted by a.m., then breakfast and meeting. South Bend — St. Augustine Knotch restaurant, Mayflower $3. Chicken strips for $7 and Parish will offer greenery for sale. and Western Avenue. shrimp for $8 will be available. Prices are wreath — $16, swag — $12, Advent centerpiece — $25, Trivia night raises fun and funds Pancake breakfast supports youth garland — $15. Call Mary Filbert Walkerton — St. Patrick Parish Fort Wayne — A pancake break- at (574) 234-7992. Orders by Dec. will sponsor a trivia night fast sponsored by the high school 1 can be picked up Dec. 8 at St. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. youth group Angels, Inc. will be Augustine Parish. Contact Stacy Kogiones to held at Cathedral of the reserve a table or sponsor a Immaculate Conception Sunday, Daughters of Isabella plan activities round at (574) 586-2419. Entry Nov. 25, following the 9:30 a.m. South Bend — The Daughters of fee is $10 per person. Bring your Mass. Cost is $5 per adult, $3 for Isabella, Notre Dame Circle 572 own snacks. Drinks can be pur- children under age 10 and $12 will host dePaul Circle 434 of chased. Cash prizes for the top maximum per family. Elkhart in the installation of two finishing teams. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 25, 2007 Papal trip, Iraq, politics, discussed at U.S. bishops’ meeting BALTIMORE (CNS) — The referring in addition that Bishop bishops approved the document guage version of a document on announcement of dates and loca- Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, “Forming Consciences for weekday celebrations of the tions for Pope Benedict XVI’s Ariz., was elected vice president. Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Liturgy of the Word, 190-18, and U.S. visit next year highlighted Bishop Kicanas is also from the Political Responsibility From the a Spanish-language version, 188- the U.S. bishops’ Nov. 12-15 fall Chicago area. Catholic Bishops of the United 16, with five abstentions; and general meeting in Baltimore. “Cardinal George is a very States.” revised readings during Lent, The April 15-20 trip will include learned man, and we think he will The document rejects politics 199-6, with five abstentions. visits to New York and be a very good president,” Bishop based on “powerful interests, par- • Heard a briefing from staff Washington and an address at the D’Arcy said. tisan attacks, sound bites and of the New York-based John Jay United Nations. With the approval of the body media hype” and calls instead for College of Criminal Justice on an Bishop John M. D’Arcy, upon of bishops, a new statement on “a different kind of political ongoing study of the “causes and returning to Fort Wayne Iraq was issued in the name of engagement.” That engagement context” of clerical sexual abuse, International Airport on Nov. 15, the bishops’ outgoing president, must be “shaped by the moral with the early research suggesting shared the excitement of the Bishop William S. Skylstad of convictions of well-formed con- that patterns of sexual abuse pope’s upcoming visit to the U.S Spokane, Wash. It says that some sciences and focused on the dig- within the church are consistent at a press conference with Fort U.S. policymakers “seem to fail nity of every human being, the with the experience of society as Wayne media. to recognize sufficiently the reali- pursuit of the common good and a whole. “It’s a marvelous thing for ty and failures in Iraq and the the protection of the weak and • Voted to draft a brief policy Catholics,” Bishop D’Arcy told imperative for new directions.” vulnerable,” it said. statement on embryonic stem-cell the media, “because he is the The statement bemoans a Bishop D’Arcy said of the research and a pastoral document Bishop of Rome, the successor of “political and partisan stalemate document, “It’s helping people TIM JOHNSON on reproductive technologies. Peter. One of the things that in Washington” that parallels a form their conscience on the Bishop John M. D’Arcy discusses • Approved a $147.7 million Christ told Peter was, ‘confirm “dangerous political stalemate” political questions coming out the U.S. bishops’ meeting high- budget for 2008 and a 16 percent the brothers,’ namely the other that blocks reconciliation in Iraq. with the general, presidential lights with the Fort Wayne media reduction in the diocesan assess- apostles. So he is coming to con- The statement says and notes election.” when he returned to the diocese ment to fund the USCCB. firm the bishops, although his that for almost two years the “As Catholic bishops, we Nov. 15. • Gave their approval by a main task is to speak about peace bishops have called for bipartisan don’t tell people how to vote,” 221-7 margin to legislation speci- at the U.N. action. Bishop D’Arcy said. “What we’re our vocation.” fying when a bishop must get the “He’ll have a lot to say espe- Bishop D’Arcy commented, doing is trying to form their con- In other meeting highlights, consent of his diocesan finance cially at the U.N,” Bishop “We felt the present road was science through the virtue of pru- the bishops: council and college of consultors D’Arcy added and indicated the unsustainable and unacceptable, dence, through the virtue of • OK’d a curriculum frame- before making certain financial pope will meet with young peo- and we should find an ethical understanding and have (the vot- work for developing catechetical transactions or commitments. The ple as well as the president. way to withdraw. ers) look at the issues. That’s a materials for high school stu- legislation now awaits Vatican Bishop D’Arcy added, “It “It’s a different ethical ques- very good paper.” dents, 117-97, with one absten- approval. means a lot for non-Catholics too, tion now than at the invasion. Bishop D’Arcy said that as the tion. • Approved an English-lan- because he’s recognized as a Now we’re there, and we have election approaches, the docu- • Approved a 21-page set of guage version of a document on world leader and primarily as a sustained obligations,” the bishop ment will be available at parishes, guidelines on catechetical instruc- stewardship and teenagers, 198-6, religious leader.” said. “But we also wanted all of “and we want our priests to help tion on chaste living for students and a Spanish-language version, On Nov. 13, for the first time our politicians to work together people read it, form their con- from kindergarten through 12th 202-5. in 36 years, the bishops elected a — not to just be fighting — to science. They decide how to vote. grade, 212-3. cardinal— Francis E. George of tone down the rhetoric and get an Great Catholic tradition in this • Approved several liturgical Chicago — as next president of answer. A lot of kids are dying.” country — priests and bishops agenda items: a document on Contributing to this story were Nancy the U.S. bishops. Bishop D’Arcy On Nov. 14, the last public don’t tell people how to vote. We liturgical music, 183-22, with Frazier O’Brien, Patricia Zapor said, “It was a Chicago sweep,” day of the four-day meeting, the try to enlighten them — that’s three abstentions; an English-lan- and Tim Johnson.