Bishop D'arcy Ordains Holy Cross Deacons
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50¢ September 7, 2008 Volume 82, No. 32 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ’ Faithful TODAY S CATHOLIC citizens A look at points from the USCCB statement Bishop D’Arcy ordains Pages 10-13 Holy Cross deacons Catholics and the Bible BY DIANE FREEBY Reading the Bible is crucial NOTRE DAME — “We are all invited to offer our and in need of revitalization lives to God.” Bishop John M. D’Arcy offered these words dur- Page 3 ing his homily at the ordination Mass for three young men entering the diaconate, on their way to the priest- hood. Bishop D’Arcy went on to detail the special invitation given to Vincent Kuna, Charles McCoy and Aaron Michka as they entered into the diaconate Welcome to Sunday at Notre Dame’s Moreau Seminary Chapel. “The deacon ... the priest ... the bishop has chosen the next 50 years to live close to Jesus Christ and share his word with Bishop Luers begins others,” said Bishop D’Arcy, emphasizing the day’s theme of sharing the Gospel. “What a joy that three celebration young men are joining his company, and his gift will continue to be spread in the church.” Page 5 The three men who became deacons will head their separate ways to share their gifts with parishes in Mexico, Colorado and South Bend before returning to Notre Dame for their ordination to the priesthood April First day of school 18, 2009. “The chance to serve as a deacon is an honor that’s St. Pius X welcomes students really infinite,” said Deacon McCoy, who is affection- ately known as “Deacon Charlie” at South Bend’s Page 20 Christ the King Parish. Deacon McCoy expects to be happily busy with his new duties. In addition to serving at Christ the King, he is also working at Notre Dame on the math faculty. “The word deacon means servant,” continued Book of the Deacon McCoy. “Serving not just at the altar, but Month Club reaching out to the poor and afflicted. Just as Christ is the servant of us all, I look forward to serving his peo- Learn more about Blessed ple.” Deacon McCoy, who is originally from Deerfield, Basil Moreau Ill., received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics DIANE FREEBY Page 20 Bishop John M. D’Arcy ordained three Holy Cross deacons Sunday at Notre Dame’s Moreau from Baylor University in May 1995 and a doctorate in Seminary Chapel. From left, are Deacons Vincent Amory Kuna, CSC, Charles McCoy, CSC, and Aaron Michka, CSC. ORDAIN, PAGE 3 DEBRIS SEEN IN STREET Eleven men accepted Think Green into deacon candidacy AFTER HURRICANE HITS Recycle this paper Fuchs, St. Pius X, Granger; William Main focus of the deacon Gallagher, Sacred Heart, Notre Dame; John is on service Hilger, St. Patrick, Arcola; James Kitchens, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Wayne; Jerome BY ANN CAREY Kohrman, St. Therese, Fort Wayne; Stanley LeMieux, St. Patrick, Blessed Sacrament, Albion; Melvin Tardy, Jr., St. Augustine, SOUTH BEND — It has been 25 years since South Bend; and James Tighe, St. Jude, Fort any permanent deacons were ordained for Wayne. this diocese, but last Sunday, 11 men took the In Bishop D’Arcy’s homily at the 5:30 first formal step to become permanent dea- p.m. Mass that included the Rite of cons. At the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Matthew Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders in Cathedral, Bishop John M.D’Arcy accepted the Permanent Diaconate,” he stressed that the men into the Candidacy of Diocesan the main focus of the deacon is on service: Deacon. The men will continue their studies, “When one is ordained a deacon, one is CNS PHOTO/MARK WALLHEISER, REUTERS and those who persevere will be ordained to made over to be a servant, like Jesus Christ, Debris is seen in a street after Hurricane the permanent diaconate in 2011 and the servant who came not to be served, but to assigned to a parish by the bishop. serve,” Bishop D’Arcy said. Gustav hits Houma, La., Sept. 1. Gustav The 11 men and their home parishes are: A deacon is authorized to preach and teach slammed into the heart of Louisiana’s fish- Robert Byrne, St. Anthony, South Bend; in the name of the church. The deacon also is David Elchert, St. John, Goshen; James ing and oil industry with 110-mph winds Fitzpatrick, St. Vincent, Fort Wayne; James DEACON, PAGE 9 Sept. 1. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Ordination of deacons is one Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 of the most sacred and PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy EDITOR: Tim Johnson ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer beautiful things a bishop does STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad moment. It was a joy to be with these congregation to have such an outstanding Editorial Department priests and the Holy Cross community, and number. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan of course, their families from Chicago, Texas and other places. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, A first anniversary Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer NEWS One year ago, on the Saturday of Labor J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie More about deacons Day weekend, I flew to be with my family Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane &NOTES After a brief rest at my not-so-fancy and my sister Mary, who was dying. I drove Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister apartment at the former St. Patrick’s con- through the night from Boston to her hospi- Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY vent, and the chance to check the Red Sox tal in New Hampshire, and the next day and Deb Wagner box score, I went to St. Matthew’s, the co- with all my family, celebrated Mass in her cathedral parish for another historic event. room. I spent the Monday holiday near her, Business Department A golden day Eleven men, who have been studying for and you could tell the end was near. She almost two years for the permanent dia- died on Friday, Sept. 7. I think of her often, BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice We began the celebration of the 50th conate, received what is called candidacy. and miss her very much. But I know she is AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber year of Bishop Luers High School this past This means that the church officially with God, and I look back on the beautiful BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol week. It was a joyful event with members accepts them as candidates for the dia- rite of Christian Burial with gratitude and [email protected] of the original graduating class of 1962. We conate. St. Matthew’s was full, and at the joy. She was devoted to her only brother — celebrated along with many other alumni conclusion there was loud applause for much more than I deserved. Advertising Sales from this wonderful institution. Bishop these 11 men. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Luers raised close to $3 million in pledges Their families were present, and it was a for the restoration of the school, the new (260) 456-2824 very joyful moment. They have some years Another memory infrastructure, which included a new boiler; to go in both academic and pastoral train- Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) and a much needed air conditioning system, September 8 is the birthday of Our Lady. (574) 234-0687 ing. Every one of them has a priest spiritual But my family also observed it as the birth- as well as an improvement in its external director appointed by the bishop. They meet Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY day of my mother. She used to say in Irish, appearance. It is only the beginning, as twice a month at Donaldson, Ind., for their alumni, and the board and parents, have “Lo Musha More” (The Big Lady’s Day). Published weekly except the fourth preparation. Their courses are intense, and I My mother really taught me about devotion other ideas in mind. will be celebrating Mass with them this Sunday in June, first and third weeks Along with three state championships, to Our Lady. She carried it with her from in July, first week in August and last month. her tiny stone home in Ireland, from her Bishop Luers has been declared an exem- I waited intentionally before beginning a week in December by the Diocese of plary school, which means all four of our parish church, and it lighted her whole life. Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. program of formation for the diaconate, as Catholic high schools now have I entrust these two extraordinary Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, ladies, my mother and sister, and IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at this lofty state recognition. In the last two years, I have my dear dad, to Our Lady, espe- Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing cially on this feast day. I entrust office. ordained three young men to the As Pope Paul VI pointed out when he restored priesthood, and two are gradu- them all, also, to your good prayers. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: ates of Bishop Luers. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort This year, three entered the this beautiful and ancient office, Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: seminary, one from Bishop [email protected]. Dwenger, and two from Bishop the deacon is meant to be a stimulus, A different anniversary Luers. It is 60 years since Labor Day, SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in Also, we will ordain two 1948, and why is that of interest? advance, one year $20.