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BY TIM JOHNSON

FORT WAYNE — While Bishop Luers High School students finished classes this week and welcomed Diocesan Hispanics their summer break, construction crews will start celebrate moving in for a major renovation to the heating, air and ventilation system, lighting and new windows. Bishop Flores Calzada visits To launch the renovation, Bishop John M. D’Arcy, with hammer in tow, presided in a window the diocese breaking — rather than a groundbreaking ceremony — on May 23 while students, teachers, staff and Page 4 those associated with the renovation cheered. That was immediately followed with a swing of the ham- mer by Msgr. J. William Lester, a priest who played a vital role in the early history of Bishop Luers. Christian singer “I am delighted with this new addition at Bishop Luers,” Bishop D’Arcy said in a statement. “It Tatiana assures the continuance, and indeed the expansion, of this beloved school for many years to come. Her rise to fame and God Bishop Luers is very important to our overall educa- Page 8 tional apostolate. Its academic record continues to remain outstanding. It shows the great value of faith and learning being linked, especially in the high school years.” At the opening presentation, Bishop Luers Jubilees celebrated Principal Mary Keefer noted, “In September of 1958, Bishop Luers High School opened its doors to Sisters of area religious orders freshmen students only. For the past 49 years, Bishop Luers has been providing Catholic education highlighted to families of Fort Wayne, Ind. Today we gather to Pages 12-13 what is the biggest upgrade to our facilities since the cornerstone was laid... “Because of the generosity of our families, our benefactors and our diocese, we are providing a solid BISHOP LUERS foundation and infrastructure to our building,” she Bishop John M. D’Arcy breaks the glass of a window at Bishop Luers High School in Fort Antioch and the added. “Our hope is that Bishop Luers High School Wayne on May 23 launching the renovation project that will begin at the school. The $3 bishop million project will include new windows, heating, cooling and ventilation and lighting. LUERS, PAGE 3 Mass plus pizza Page 20 VATICAN GOES SOLAR Susan Steibe-Pasalich named to National Review Board

psychologist in 1982. BY ANN CAREY In 1990 she became assistant director and NOTRE DAME — The director of the has been director since University of Notre Dame Counseling 2003. She also is a Center has been named to the National concurrent assistant Review Board of the United States professor in the psy- Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). chology department. Susan Steibe-Pasalich is one of five new Since 1992, Steibe- members appointed by Bishop William S. Pasalich has been a CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF VATICAN’S TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Skylstad of Spokane, president of the consultant to the Susan USCCB. The National Review Board was Diocese of Fort These are the type of panels that will be Steibe-Pasalich established by the U.S. bishops in 2002 to Wayne-South Bend, used on a giant rooftop garden of solar pan- collaborate with them in preventing sexual doing psychological els on the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall. abuse of minors by persons serving the evaluations of candidates for the seminary church. and making recommendations to Father The solar energy project will begin next Steibe-Pasalich is a licensed clinical Bernard Galic, the diocesan director of year and, when completed, will create psychologist with a Ph.D. in psychology vocations. from the University of Ottawa, Ontario, “I really feel I’m part of the vocations enough electricity to heat, cool and light Canada. A native of Baltimore, she received office,” she told Today’s Catholic. the entire building year-round. See Vatican her undergraduate degree from The She has acted in a similar capacity for Catholic University of America. She joined Letter on page 15. Notre Dame’s counseling center as a staff BOARD, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 3, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the June devotions celebrate Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy this heart, which has so loved mankind.” I Pentecost: A special feast recall at Our Lady of Presentation Parish, EDITOR: Tim Johnson I was off on a rainy Saturday to give the ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer the Novena to the Sacred Heart every Friday night. During war time it was sacrament of confirmation to 72 adults at STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad packed, and even after the war, there were St. Matthew Cathedral. Everyone tells me I large crowds. I always found it consoling. should get a driver. It is not easy when you Editorial Department NEWS Any day is a good day to pray in the pres- go to South Bend with the intention of stay- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan ence of the Blessed Sacrament, but the feast ing there for three or four days, which is usually the case and is true this week also. FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, &NOTES of the Sacred Heart would be a perfect day However, since I was up and down the Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, to spend time in prayer and adoration. BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY same day, I had our worthy diocesan master Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, of ceremonies, Jim Fitzpatrick, and interim Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie A special Saturday director of our Office of Worship do the Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, driving. Jim, along with 12 others, has On Saturday, June 2, it will be my pleas- Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward begun a course toward the diaconate. This Two feasts coming ure to ordain two men to the diaconate. is the first class for the permanent dia- This will give us four deacons in the dio- conate in our diocese in the last 25 years. Business Department There are before us two feasts, which cese, who are studying to be priests. One to After ordaining 72 in a packed St. have always appealed to me. We have the BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice be ordained will be Andrew Curry, a parish- Matthew Parish, we were on the way home, feast of Corpus Christi and the feast of the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber ioner of Holy Family, South Bend. Drew, as with a short but delightful visit to a local Sacred Heart of Jesus. Both came later in BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol most people call him, is a graduate of Saint Burger King, where I had the original the church. Corpus Christi is said to have [email protected] Joseph’s High School, South Bend. He later chicken sandwich, along with a small begun at the Cathedral in Orvieto, a town attended Franciscan University of cheesecake. (It is Pentecost, after all.) Then on a hillside in Italy, which I once had the Advertising Sales Steubenville, and after that taught one year back to Fort Wayne. On Sunday, confirma- privilege of visiting. There is a famous Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) and coached basketball at Bishop Dwenger tion for 45 more at the Cathedral of the Corpus Christi procession there every year. High School. Drew is one of three children, (260) 456-2824 Immaculate Conception. The recent increase in the devotion to the and his parents are Paul and Deborah Judy Kearns (South Bend area) Blessed Sacrament is certainly the work of Curry. (574) 234-0687 the Holy Spirit. I have often said that I The other man to be ordained a deacon Our coming retreat Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY wonder if I would be a priest except for is Kevin Bauman, who is a parishioner of devotion to the Blessed Sacrament when I St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. Kevin On Monday, I will join our priests for Published weekly except the last was a young boy and later in the seminary. is a little older and taught Spanish and our annual retreat. This year, we will hold it Sunday in June, second and fourth Pope John Paul II and now Pope modern languages at the University of at Oakwood Pastoral Center in Syracuse. weeks in July, second week in August Benedict XVI makes clear in his recent Notre Dame, where he served as chair of For many years we have held the retreat for and last week in December by the post-snyodol apostolic exhortation, the Department of Romance Language. He our priests at Notre Dame, which is always Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, “Sacramentum Caritatas” (“The Sacrament also is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s High so special with the grotto of the Blessed 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort of Charity”), the importance of prayer in Mother and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage and Notre Dame. He is one of five children. the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. In a His dad is Michael, and his mother, and where our priests are very much at paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional home. There is an Olympic-size pool for a mailing office. little book Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now Rosemary, died some years ago. Benedict XVI) wrote entitled “Milestones,” They will be given assignments for this chance for a swim. However, we do stay in a student residence, and while they give us POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: which is a kind of biography written up summer to serve in one of our parishes and one of the modern ones, the facilities at Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort until the time he came to Rome to serve in will return to the Pontifical College Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Josephinum to complete their studies in the Oakwood are more comfortable, especially [email protected]. 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A large number of priests concelebrated know he will help us. BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South have extended periods of prayer in the pres- with him, along with Father Dan Leeuw, ence of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Jude’s After it is over, we will have a vote Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- who is also a golden jubilarian. The Mass among our priests as to which they prefer 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. has had eucharistic adoration around the was held at St. Joseph Parish, Fort Wayne. — Oakwood or Notre Dame. clock for over 20 years. It was my privilege to speak on the holy News deadline is the Monday morn- I will be praying for all of you while on priesthood. retreat. Please pray for our priests. In some ing before publication date. Father Adam has had the great gift of Advertising deadline is nine days The devotion to the Sacred Heart parishes, you may have to have a simple seeing his nephew, Father Anthony Communion service in the morning for before publication date. I have been reading Pope Benedict’s new Steinacker, ordained to the priesthood. those who attend daily Mass, but it is very book, “Jesus of Nazareth.” I find it enrich- LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- important to have our entire presbyterate, or ing. His goal, he says, is to help people comes original, signed letters about at least a great majority, on retreat together. contemplate the face of Christ. This was a issues affecting church life. Although Special time for high schools The road to the World Series continues. great theme of Pope John Paul II. we cannot publish every letter we I have recently celebrated baccalaureate Three straight over Texas. Twelve and a Interestingly, this is also the theme of our receive, we strive to provide a bal- Masses and preached at Bishop Dwenger half ahead of the Yankees. I suppose I 150th anniversary. anced representation of expressed and Bishop Luers and am now preparing should feel some compassion for the opinions and a variety of reflections Over the years, ordinary people, priests, homilies for Marian and Saint Joseph’s Yankees, but alas, it is not possible. Too on life in the church.We will choose religious and laity have found themselves High. I sensed from the beginning of my many painful memories. See you all next letters for publication based on read- drawn to a personal relationship with Jesus time here the importance of these four week. er interest, timeliness and fairness. Christ. The feast of the Sacred Heart comes Readers may agree or disagree with schools, all of which have begun or are out of such hunger. In Jesus Christ there is contemplating building projects. So, it was the letter writers’ opinions. Letters a heart full of love for mankind. It is a love must not exceed 500 words. All let- a joy to go over to Bishop Luers recently both human and divine. This devotion fos- and break a window to launch their next ters must be signed and include a tered strongly over the years by the Society phone number and address for verifi- phase. Bishop Luers is an important school cation.We reserve the right to edit of Jesus, received great impetus from St. for many reasons. It is in a lower economic letters for legal and other concerns. Margaret Mary, a devout religious in Paris; area, and has greater diversity with many and from her personal experiences with African-American and Hispanic students. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Christ. From her writing came such things Congratulations to the Bishop Luers family P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN as the First Friday devotions, novenas to for raising $3 million in pledges and for 46856-1169; or e-mail: the Sacred Heart and the enthronement in beginning some major work on its infra- [email protected] the home of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. structure. I broke the window with no side Above all, the devotion to the Sacred effects. ISSN 0891-1533 Heart is an invitation to a personal relation- USPS 403630 ship with someone who loves us. “Behold JUNE 3, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 LUERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Collection supports thrives for another, at least, 50 church communications years. Our goal is to reduce oper- ating costs and to improve our learning environment.” My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Discussing the renovations, Last weekend we celebrated the great feast of Pentecost, when she added, “We will replace our the Holy Spirit descended upon Christ’s disciples and gave them the current boiler system. We will gift of preaching the Gospel in languages that each of their listeners install a new up-to-date heating could understand. This challenge to bring the message of Christ to and cooling system, and this every person in a way that he or she can understand has marked the phase will also include new light- mission of the church ever since. ing in our gymnasium and new In our own time, the field of modern communications offers us lighting in all of the hallways.” PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL both new opportunities for evangelization and new challenges to our The first phase of the project The renderings show the phase I renovations at Bishop Luers High life of faith. For this reason, the bishops of the United States estab- was a $3 million pledge cam- School in Fort Wayne. lished the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) to fund media paign. Already, the school has projects that bring the church’s message to the men and women of installed a lift to make the second our time through radio, print, video, television and the Internet. The story handicap accessible. money raised in this national collection also underwrites CCC’s Faith in Our Future capital award-winning documentaries and its Spanish radio announcements campaign coordinators Jason that reach over 28 million Hispanics. Draper, a teacher at the school, More than 50 stations now air Catholic Radio Weekly, and CCC’s and Keith Poulter, assistant prin- Web site, www.usccb.org/ccc, features useful resources such as cipal, told Today’s Catholic that MassTimes, a database of liturgy schedules for 23,000 parishes and $1.5 million of the $3 million mission churches and reviews of movies and videos. pledged has already been This weekend, June 2-3, we will have an opportunity to support received and puts the renovation the church’s efforts to spread the message of Christ among the men project about eight months ahead and women of our time and place through the annual collection for of schedule. Poulter is very opti- the Catholic Communication Campaign. Although this is a nation- mistic that the school will be able wide collection, 50 percent of the money we raise will remain right to launch into the second phase here in our own diocese to help support our televised Sunday Mass, of the capital drive, which Today’s Catholic and our diocesan Office of Communications. I am includes an auxiliary gymnasium- always grateful for your generosity in helping to bring the message multipurpose room. of Christ to more people in our country and our diocese through the field of modern communications. “This project has the specific soon as possible to begin installa- story classroom complex on Sincerely yours in our Lord, goal of making our classrooms tion of new classroom ventilators. Paulding Road and Noll Avenue. more comfortable for the stu- The units will circulate fresh air, The existing single-pane win- dents, making the hallways heated or cooled as the season dows on Paulding Road and Noll brighter and more welcoming, demands. High efficiency boilers Avenue will be replaced with and reducing our energy costs. and rooftop chillers will keep the modern, energy-efficient glazing. Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy We’re expecting significant cost classrooms comfortable while The building façade will be reductions,” said Keefer. reducing energy costs. updated to reduce heat loss. The “We’re very proud of this New high-efficiency lighting single story administrative-sci- school. We love it,” Bishop will be installed in the corridors ence wing will also receive D’Arcy told the students before and gymnasium. A total renova- updated window systems. Pope says colonization the opening prayer. “We’re very tion of classroom lighting is But when students return to proud of its academic, athletic planned for a later phase of reno- classes late in the summer, they and cultural accomplishments, vation. probably won’t enjoy the new air brought injustices, and this proves that the best days The most visible changes will conditioning. Construction is for Bishop Luers are still ahead be a new main entry on Paulding expected through the 2007-2008 of us.” Road, and a facelift for the two- school year. opened way for Gospel The bishop presented a check the evangelization of the Latin of $65,000 from the high school BY CINDY WOODEN endowment, which will be used Bishop John M. American continent.” for tuition. D’Arcy welcomed “It is not possible, in fact, to Before donning the safety Msgr. J. William VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope forget the sufferings and injustices glasses and gloves to break the Lester to say a Benedict XVI said the coloniza- inflicted by the colonizers on the tion of the Americas brought injus- window, Bishop D’Arcy invited few words at the indigenous populations whose tices and sufferings to the native human and basic rights often were Msgr. Lester to say a few words. renovation cere- “Fifty years ago we did this very peoples, but it also opened the trampled,” he said. mony at Bishop thing — that is in 1957,” Msgr. way to the proclamation of the Pope Benedict’s comments at Lester said. “We opened the Luers High Gospel and a unique “dialogue of the audience appeared to be a school in ‘58, but we did ground- School. Msgr. faith and culture.” response to some criticisms raised breaking in 1957, just 50 years Lester presented The pope used his May 23 gen- over his remarks in Brazil that the from around this very time. So the study to eral audience to review what he Catholic faith was not imposed on we are so pleased to see what has Bishop Noll for called his “unforgettable” May 9- the indigenous peoples. happened in 50 years. the need for 13 visit to Brazil. With the sun At his audience, the pope said, “Now the school got a little another Catholic beating down on St. Peter’s “the obligatory mention of the older, but I never did,” joked high school in Square, before going to greet peo- unjustifiable crimes” committed ple in the crowd, the pope donned against the continent’s indigenous Msgr. Lester. “I am happy to be Fort Wayne. with you all here today and to see a “galero,” a wide-brimmed red peoples, “crimes that even then TIM JOHNSON this marvelous improvement. It straw hat. were denounced by missionaries fits well for the future of Bishop “My trip first of all had the like (Dominican Father) Luers High School, and we’ll all Msgr. J. Willaim Lester’s historical role in Luers value of being an act of praise to Bartolome de las Casas” must not be here to help you and aid you God for the marvels worked prevent people from giving thanks in any way we can. God bless Fifty years ago, Msgr. Lester was certificates and following those among the peoples of Latin for “the marvelous work carried you all.” the principal of Central Catholic students through Catholic America, for the faith that has ani- out by divine grace among those Several hundred of the High School, which was out- schools. He presented his find- mated their lives and cultures for peoples over the course of the cen- school’s junior, sophomore and growing its building. With the ings to Bishop John Francis Noll more than 500 years,” he said. turies.” freshmen classes cheered as the Gary Diocese breaking off from on Bishop’s Island at Sylvan The pope said the Catholic The Gospel and the local cul- window shattered. Students also Fort Wayne in 1957 and the Lake, at which Bishop Noll faith has and continues to be part tures, he said, came together in a marked the occasion by releasing superintendent going with that responded, “Well, we’ll just have of the living history of the Latin “dynamic synthesis” that now 49 red and 49 black balloons (the diocese, Msgr. Lester was asked to build another school.” American peoples as seen in their forms “the identity of the Latin school colors), one for each of to be superintendent of the Fort Msgr. Lester arranged for the “popular piety and art in dialogue American people.” Bishop Luers’ 49 years of opera- Wayne diocese. He was present Franciscan orders — the sister, with the rich pre-Columbian tradi- Pope Benedict said that in the tion. at the Luers groundbreaking 50 priests and brothers — to staff tions and then with the multiple era of globalization “this years ago and easily recognized the school and to take charge of influences of Europe and the other Catholic identity presents itself in the historical photos on display nearby St. Therese Parish in Fort continents.” as the most appropriate response, at the ceremony. Wayne as a mission. The Pope Benedict said that in if it is animated by a serious spir- An overview Msgr. Lester, when principal Franciscans held a presence at remembering the continent’s histo- itual formation and the principles Contractors will start work as of Central Catholic, had conduct- Bishop Luers through the 1980s. ry, “one cannot ignore the shad- of the social doctrine of the ed a study looking into baptismal ows that accompanied the work of church.” 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 3, 2007 Mexican Bishop Flores Calzada visits area Hispanic communities The heart of his trip was cen- lowing day. his visitor with Pope Benedict’s BY KAY COZAD tered on getting to know the peo- The congregation of Our Lady new book, “Jesus of Nazareth.” ple his Latin American priest, of Guadalupe, along with Father Over a dozen Hispanic mem- FORT WAYNE — A special visi- Father Evangelista, shepherds. “I Paul Bueter, pastor there, gathered bers of St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, St. tor from Mexico arrived last came to know the different com- to celebrate Sunday morning Mass Michael, Plymouth, and St. week to the delight of many munities here and celebrate Mass with their esteemed visitor. Of the Dominic, Bremen, met with the Hispanic Catholics within the with them,” he said. church and shrine the Mexican bishop for dinner at the diocese. Luis Artemio Flores His first event on Saturday was bishop said, “It is very beautiful. Archbishop Noll Catholic Center Calzada, bishop of Valle De celebrating Mass in Plymouth for But most important is the commu- Monday evening where they Chalco, Mexico, spent an extend- the St. Michael first holy commu- nity there who worship.” shared their stories of immigration ed and very busy weekend visit- nicants. He was pleased to work Following the Mass, the bishop and struggle. ing Father Manuel Evangelista, alongside Father Bill Kummer, was delighted to share a meal with Bishop Calzada believes it is the Hispanic communities and pastor of St. Michael, saying, those parishioners. important to have a relationship parishes in the diocese and “Father Kummer participated with The bishop was also able to with other dioceses, to serve the Bishop John M. D’Arcy as well. much joy and was very hospitable” tour the Notre Dame campus later Hispanic community. Translators were on hand at each That afternoon Bishop Calzada that day and said of the visit, “I “There is a big need,” he event, including Enid Roman-De traveled to Goshen where he cele- was very impressed with the reported. “I believe the church is Jesus, coordinator of the Office of brated another Mass at St. Catholic university where they pre- one. We have to collaborate since Hispanic Ministries. Dominic Parish. pare professionals. The basilica the diocese welcomes immigrants Bishop D’Arcy and Bishop Of Father Evangelista’s pas- was impressive and part of the uni- here.” Calzada have collaborated in the toral work there the bishop said, versity. You don’t see that in Of immigration he said from past on the issue of the shortage “They told me everything good Mexico. It (religion and education) the heart, “Every immigrant looks of priests in this diocese. Three about his work. My impression is is separate.” for a better life when they begin years ago, Father Manuel that the people, especially Monday, the bishop found him- their journey. They are not crimi- Evangelista, whose cousin, Father Hispanics and Mexicans, are self in Fort Wayne where he and nals or illegal. The world belongs Constantino Rocha, is currently appreciative when they have a KAY COZAD Bishop D’Arcy had “an important to everyone. Wherever you go, one associate pastor at St. John the priest who speaks their language Hispanic Catholics within the dio- encounter” concelebrating Mass in should give the good to the place Evangelist in Goshen, was asked and comes from their culture.” cese were visited last week by Luis the chapel of Bishop D’Arcy’s where one arrives.” to serve in Fort Wayne at St. The bishop said he was pleased Artemio Flores Calzada, bishop of home. Bishop Flores Calzada returned Patrick Parish. He has since been that so many people came to the Valle De Chalco, Mexico. He is Following lunch the two shep- to Mexico on Tuesday, following assigned as associate pastor of St. Masses he celebrated. “So many herds spoke of pastoral work with- the celebration of a private Mass in shown at a private Mass at Michael, Plymouth, and St. families came together, so many in the diocese and the “devotion of MacDougal Chapel, taking with Dominic in Bremen, where he young people ... and they took part MacDougall Chapel May 22. Bishop D’Arcy to serve all people, him “a good impression of the ministers to the Hispanic commu- in the liturgy and the party after- happy,” Bishop Calzada said, smil- especially the Spanish communi- whole diocese and the experience.” nity. wards as well.” ing. “I was happy to be with them, ty.” Bishop Calzada reported that He added that “the geographic The Mexican bishop arrived in The parish community in as if we were in Mexico.” Bishop D’Arcy is “happy to know area is a beautiful place and the Plymouth and was warmed by the Plymouth hosted a “fiesta” for the Saturday evening found the Father Evangelista and the way he diocese is blessed by the pastor welcome he received saying, “The visiting bishop with culinary bishop snugly tucked in the works with the Hispanic communi- (Bishop D’Arcy) who worries people were incredible to me. delights including chicken dishes, Warsaw area where he would con- ty.” After capturing the meeting on about the Catholics he serves, They were very hospitable to me.” salads and fruit. “They were very tinue his whirlwind tour the fol- camera, Bishop D’Arcy presented whatever their nationality.” Bishop Wenski testifies on immigration reform before House panel reform is to ensure that policies create an “underclass of workers sary and would benefit national social teaching, Bishop Wenski BY ANDREA SLIVKA would help unite families and not in our society who are easily security by creating an opportuni- said. divide them. exploitable and without full rights ty to identify those living in the “As providers of pastoral and WASHINGTON (CNS) — The He expressed concern in his and privileges in the society.” In country illegally. social services to immigrants problem that must be solved by testimony that the current Senate addition, the bishops believe On the West Coast, the church throughout the nation, we in the immigration reform “is not the bill would separate families by requiring workers to return home also is taking action to encourage Catholic Church witness the immigrants” but “the broken sys- replacing the family preference for a full year every two years lawmakers to support fair and human consequences of a broken tem,” the former chairman of the system with a merit-based system could encourage some to remain just immigration reform. immigration system every day in U.S. bishops’ Committee on and by capping the number of illegally. On May 29, Auxiliary Bishop our parishes, social service pro- Migration told a House subcom- visas for parents of U.S. citizens. Instead of the temporary work- Ignatius Wang of San Francisco grams, hospitals and schools,” he mittee. “From the church perspective, er program, Bishop Wenski pro- and Auxiliary Bishop Oscar A. said. The church sees divided In testimony May 22 before a family member from Central posed elements of a “new worker Solis of Los Angeles were to families and exploited workers the House Subcommittee on America, Africa, Asia, the visa program” agreed on by both deliver 45,000 petitions to the under the current system, he Immigration, Citizenship, Caribbean or elsewhere could U.S. and Mexican bishops as California offices of U.S. Sen. added. Refugees, Border Security and well offer the country as much as ways to safeguard the rights of Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in In the past 100 years, the International Law, Bishop a computer software engineer,” migrant workers. addition to 5,000 petitions previ- Catholic Church has developed a Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando, he said. “We should not abandon Bishop Wenski said a new ously delivered to the senator. body of teachings on migration, Fla., urged lawmakers to produce family unity as the cornerstone of worker program should require Before the hearing, Bishop the bishop said. legislation that would reform the our immigration system.” migrant workers to be given the Wenski dismissed the idea that “Pope John Paul II stated that current immigration system and He also encouraged lawmakers same wage levels, benefits and the church is involved in the there is a need to balance the respect the dignity and rights of to reconsider the temporary worker protections that other immigration debate to gain more rights of nations to control their immigrants and migrant workers. worker program, the reconfigura- workers are granted. members, as political pundit Bill borders with basic human rights, He spoke on behalf of the U.S. tion of the legal immigrant sys- He also said the workers O’Reilly had suggested in light of including the right to work,” bishops about comprehensive tem and the legalization program should be able to sue in federal the fact that many Hispanics are Bishop Wenski testified. immigration reform, joining rep- in the Senate bill. court for violation of their rights Catholic. At the end of the hearing, mem- resentatives of other religious On May 23, senators passed and should be able to earn perma- “We’re involved in this issue bers of the subcommittee acknowl- denominations in giving testimo- an amendment to the bill to nent residency over time. because it touches human lives edged that faith communities have ny to the subcommittee. reduce the number of temporary As part of comprehensive and that’s what the church cares a role to play in the debate because Before the hearing, Bishop workers from 400,000 to immigration reform, the bishops about — human beings and their of the close ties between churches Wenski told Catholic News 200,000. also believe an earned legaliza- souls,” the bishop said. and immigrants. Service that one of the most Bishop Wenski said the tem- tion program for the 12 million The church has a strong inter- “For me it is very important to important aspects of immigration porary worker program would undocumented workers is neces- est in the current immigration hear from the faith community as debate because of its history of we go through this debate,” said assisting immigrants and its Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn.

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to the second study, Steibe- Bishops’ work group affirms church BOARD Pasalich explained that “It’s an exciting time for me to be on the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 board as a psychologist,” because psychologists study behavior, anti-abuse education programs the Congregation of Holy Cross causes and treatment. The work group consisted of mation in sexual morality.” since first coming to Notre The other new members join- BY JERRY FILTEAU him and six other members Accompanying the work Dame, and also serves on Notre ing the National Review Board selected by Bishop Gregory M. group’s report were two assess- Dame’s Student-Athlete Drug are: Judge Michael R. Merz of WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Aymond of Austin, Texas, head ments of the task force’s critique: Testing Committee, the Dayton, Ohio, who will be the report sent to the U.S. bishops by of the committee, and Patricia O. one by moral theologian John S. Committee for Academic and new chair; Dr. Emmet M. their National Review Board and Ewers, chairwoman of the Grabowski of The Catholic Student Life and the University Kenney, Jr., a psychiatrist in Committee for the Protection of National Review Board. Three of University of America in Wellness Committee. Fargo, N.D.; Diane M. Knight, a Children and Young People said the members were bishops, two Washington, the other by sociolo- Steibe-Pasalich also has been social services professional who the safe environment education were from the review board and gist David Finkelhor, director of a member of the diocesan Lay recently retired as executive programs for children in dioceses two were lay experts in educa- the Crimes Against Children Review and Advisory Board for director of Catholic Charities of across the nation are “a major tion. Research Center at the University the Protection of Children and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee; accomplishment and one that The work group said all safety of New Hampshire. Young People since its inception Judge Robert C. Kohm, a justice must continually be maintained training programs run by the “Dr. Finkelhor indicated that in 2002. That board advises of the Supreme Court of the State and reinforced.” church must conform to the while the evidence of effective- Bishop John M. D’Arcy by of New York; and Dr. José It proposed criteria for evalu- teaching of the Catechism of the ness (of such safety training) is reviewing cases and making rec- Santiago, a psychiatrist who is ating and improving those pro- Catholic Church that “the human far from conclusive it does sug- ommendations for providing a senior vice president and chief grams, which are intended to pre- body shares in the dignity of the gest that school-based prevention safe environment in church-affili- medical officer of the Carondelet vent the sexual abuse of children image of God.” education programs are worth ated venues and programs. Health Network in Tucson, Ariz. and young people and to help It said other criteria of content implementing as a component of Bishop D’Arcy is chairman of the The National Board Members them recognize it if it occurs and appropriate for safety training at a more comprehensive strategy to diocesan board. all are appointed by and report to report it to adults. all grade levels are: prevent the sexual abuse of chil- “It is a wonderful board with Bishop Skylstad, president of the The report recommended • “Parts of our bodies are con- dren,” the report said. brilliant people who are commit- NCCB. They serve a three-year strengthening the training of sidered private and we respect “A study conducted in 1995 ted Catholics, who take their role term and meet as a board five teachers and catechists who are these in self and others. by Dr. Finkelhor failed to find seriously and offer great advice,” times a year. Their service is vol- called on to teach children in age- • “I am a person loved by God that children with prior exposure Steibe-Pasalich said, endorsing untary. appropriate ways what they need and deserving of respect. to prevention programs had fewer the wisdom of tapping into the Steibe-Pasalich’s service on to know to help them to avoid • “There is a difference subsequent victimizations,” it knowledge and experience of lay the diocesan review board also is inappropriate touching or behav- between safe and unsafe touch. added. “However, the study indi- experts. uncompensated financially, but is ior and to report it when it • “It is all right to say ‘no’ to cated that exposure to prevention Her role on the National rewarding in other ways, she told occurs. violation of personal space. education increased the likeli- Review Board will be different, Today’s Catholic. She said that It assessed objections to such • “It is important to report hood that children would dis- she explained, because the her experience on the diocesan programs in some quarters, par- abuse of self or others until one is close, resulting in termination or national board does not deal with review board had been “wonder- ticularly a 55-page criticism, “To believed. shorter duration of the abuse, specific cases. Rather, the nation- ful” because of the high quality Protect and to Prevent,” issued • “There are strategies to help mobilization of assistance, reduc- al board provides policy advice to of the other members of the last fall by a task force of the protect oneself.” tion in isolation and the children the USCCB and approves reports board and because Bishop John Catholic Medical Association, Materials for grades 7-12 seeing that they had successfully on implementing the 2002 M. D’Arcy listens well and takes which called for the abolition of should also include training that protected themselves. Exposure Charter for the Protection of the board’s advice into account such programs. “a healthy relationship requires to prevention training also Children and Young People in when he makes decisions. But the report concluded that individuals to support the life and decreased the likelihood that chil- every diocese. Steibe-Pasalich is married to “there is evidence safe environ- dignity of one another in all dren would blame themselves.” The national board also com- Dan Pasalich, a financial consult- ment programs for children have respects,” it said. Grabowski pointed out that the missions studies that have to do ant for Wells Fargo Bank. They a positive effect on children, are For content for grades 9-12 it task force paper was selective in with sexual abuse. The first study are the parents of one child, consistent with the science of added two more criteria: its treatment of church teaching was on the nature and scope of the Danielle, who is a fifth grader at child development and are in • “All persons have the right on parental rights in education sexual abuse problem in the Stanley Clark School in South accord with the teachings of the to expect personal and vocational and not clear enough about the church. The second study deals Bend. The family belongs to St. Catholic Church.” lives free from harassment. role the church attributes to edu- with causes and context. Referring Joseph Parish, South Bend. It recommended that “children • “Every person has the obli- cators in assisting parents in that and young people receive safety gation to ensure that those whom task. training annually at each grade he or she leads or supervises are The work group’s report was ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH HOLDS level and that this training is rein- free of harassment.” approved by the National Review ‘TOPPING OFF’ CEREMONY forced with regularity within the Part of the work group’s report Board at a meeting in February program and at home.” was a response to objections and by Bishop Aymond’s com- It also recommended the use against such programs, especially mittee at its meeting in March. It of “technology such as CD or those raised by the task force of was sent out to the bishops at the DVD to present material, to the Catholic Medical Association. end of April. assure consistency of content and The task force had argued that approach.” such programs for children were It suggested approaching pub- ineffective, potentially damaging lishers of religious education and to children and families, and catechetical texts “to integrate “inconsistent with the church’s and/or align safety training into teaching on the education of chil- their materials.” It noted that one dren in matters pertaining to for- of the biggest challenges in safety training for children is incorpo- rating such training into parish catechetical programs for those children who are not in Catholic schools. Article 12 of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” adopted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2001 requires all dio- KATHY DENICE ceses to establish ongoing safe Father Jim Shafer, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish environment education programs, including age-appropriate educa- in Fort Wayne, Father Bernard Ramenaden, assistant pas- tion of children, as part of the tor, and the schoolchildren of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church’s effort to prevent sexual abuse of minors. joined the workers from Weigand Construction May 14 for The new report to the bishops, “Safe Environment Training of the “topping off” celebration of their new parish activities Children in the Catholic Church,” center. In large building construction, topping off is the was written by the Safe Environment Work Group, head- placement of the piece of the structure that will form the ed by Bishop Stephen E. Blaire highest elevation. In keeping with this Scandinavian prac- of Stockton, Calif., a member of the USCCB Committee for the tice, an evergreen to symbolize life and the American flag Protection of Children and Young to symbolize patriotism was placed on the steel structure. People. 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 3, 2007

22. Archbishop Celestino Migliore, The challenge: Does the Vatican nuncio at the United seven days on food Nations, said the apparently huge amount of money needed to bring stamps make one weak? life-saving drugs to those who can- not afford them would average out WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s one EWS RIEFS N B to “only $3 to $4 per person on the thing to walk in somebody else’s planet.” The fact that only 28 per- shoes. It’s another thing to live in cent of the 7.1 million people get somebody else’s pantry — for an the antiretroviral treatment they entire week. Yet that’s just what VOLUNTEERS CONSTRUCT WHEELCHAIR RAMP need “represents a sorrowful ratio,” four members of Congress did in he said. Archbishop Migliore spoke mid-May. Reps. Jim McGovern, D- during the 61st session of the U.N. Mass., and JoAnn Emerson, R- General Assembly, which met to Mo., co-chairs of the Congressional follow up on the “Implementation Hunger Caucus, issued the “Food of the Declaration of Commitment Stamp Challenge” to their col- on HIV/AIDS.” In 2001, govern- leagues in both the House and the ments pledged to help provide uni- Senate to do what millions of versal access to HIV prevention Americans are expected to do each programs, treatment, care and sup- week: live off the groceries pur- port by 2010. chased with food stamps. For a sin- gle person, that comes to $21 — one dollar for each meal, each day. Iraqi bishop says Only two members in the House, Reps. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Jan kidnapped priest Schakowsky, D-Ill., took up the returned unharmed challenge; McGovern and Emerson, having issued the chal- ROME (CNS) — After three days lenge, did so as well. The challenge in the hands of kidnappers, an Iraqi showed how far $21 of groceries go Chaldean Catholic priest was today. The answer: Not very. For released shaken, but healthy, a Ryan, a Catholic, “the real lesson is Rome-based missionary news not that you can’t get food or not agency reported. Father Nawzat enough food, but it’s the kind of Hanna, a pastor in Baghdad’s food you eat,” he told Catholic Baladiyat neighborhood, was News Service. Ryan’s menu for the released late May 21. He had been week consisted largely of angel- visiting a sick parishioner May 19 hair pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut when he was seized by a group of butter and jelly, wheat bread, corn- men who apparently had been wait- meal and cottage cheese. CNS PHOTO/MALEA HARGETT, ARKANSAS CATHOLIC ing for him. Chaldean Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni of A group of retired telephone employees called the Southwestern Bell Pioneers construct Baghdad told AsiaNews that he had Report on children’s a wooden wheelchair ramp by the front door of Father Udochukwu “Udo” Vincent been given the location of “a place welfare highlight in the city” where he would find the Ogbuji’s new home in Little Rock, Ark. Parishioners at Christ the King Church in Little priest at about 9:30 p.m. May 21. familiar problem Rock helped renovate the house in less than two weeks for the Nigerian-born priest, who “When he saw me, Father Nawzat embraced me tightly, cried and was WASHINGTON (CNS) — When suffered paralysis following a car wreck. very shaken; then he thanked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D- everyone who had prayed for him,” Calif., hosted a national summit on nities. The day concluded with a gathering of some 1 million people Bishop Warduni said. Speaking child welfare, she shined a light on Pope names North Mass celebrated by Salina Bishop in Rome May 12 to celebrate the May 22, the bishop said, “I hope he a problem that is all too familiar to Paul S. Coakley at Immaculate traditional family and call for fami- has the courage to continue serving officials of Catholic Charities USA. Americans to two Vatican Conception Church in Solomon. ly-friendly policies confirmed the the church in Iraq. His family “The numbers are moving in the Warren said the best description fact that Italians still believe in the offices already has moved abroad, but he wrong direction,” said Desmond he’s read of what the Land Institute family, the pope said. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope had chosen to remain here, to Brown, director of health and wel- does is promoting “nothing less Benedict XVI has named several remain at the side of his faithful.” fare policy at Catholic Charities than the overthrow of agriculture as North Americans as members of The AsiaNews report did not say USA, about a new report released we know it.” He was quick to say, Woman charged with two Vatican offices. He named what finally led to the priest’s by the National Center for Children however, that the institute does not stealing $525,000 from Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, release. in Poverty to coincide with the disparage farmers. “It’s a problem head of the U.S. Archdiocese for summit. The report said 42 percent of agriculture,” he said. “We’ve had girls’ Catholic high the Military Services, to be a mem- of U.S. children under the age of 6 it wrong for a long time.” What ber of the Congregation for South African bishop — roughly 10 million — are vul- institute founder Wes Jackson and school Catholic Education. The congrega- nerable to poor health and substan- his staff want to do is reverse the discusses finding Jesus in CLEVELAND (CNS) — Colleen tion includes responsibility for dard education, largely as a result of depletion of soil, water, oil, miner- Kempf of Olmsted Falls has been Catholic seminaries, and HIV/AIDS care poverty and economic hardships. als and air. charged with stealing $525,000 Archbishop O’Brien is the former “We have gathered today to begin from St. Joseph Academy, an all- KAMPALA, Uganda (CNS) — what will be a long-term conversa- rector of the Pontifical North Although no easy answers can be girls Catholic high school in American College, the U.S. semi- tion, and to signal our deep com- Pope supports Italian Cleveland where she worked until found in the suffering of people mitment to caring for our children nary in Rome. Among other mem- affected by HIV/AIDS, God is with bishops’ promotion of last fall. Kempf, 46, was charged bers of the congregation named and creating a prosperous future for with one count of theft and them and their caregivers, said a them and for our entire nation,” pro-family policies May 24 were U.S. Cardinal South African bishop. “There are arraigned May 15 before Cuyahoga William J. Levada, prefect of the Pelosi said at the May 22 summit in County Common Pleas Judge no easy answers to the suffering of Washington, attended by academic VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Congregation for the Doctrine of the people, and those who tell the Benedict XVI gave his full support Joseph D. Russo. Mary Ann the Faith, and Canadian Cardinal and policy leaders who spoke about Corrigan-Davis, St. Joseph poor and the sick that there is a cure the state of early childhood devel- to the Italian bishops’ efforts to pro- Marc Ouellet of Quebec. Also May are hiding the truth,” said Bishop mote public policies aimed at help- Academy president, said the 24, the Vatican announced a mar- opment in the U.S. charges came about after the Kevin Dowling of Rustensburg, ing the traditional family. ried couple as new members of the South Africa. “But the truth is that Addressing the annual meeting of school’s director of finance, Moira Pontifical Council for the Family: McGreer, discovered irregularities God is with us in all these suffering Kansas diocese marks the Italian bishops’ conference May Carl A. and Dorian Anderson of (people). I am not a specialist in 24, Pope Benedict said the bishops’ in financial records last fall. The Madison, Conn. Carl Anderson is Rural Life Day with Mass, school immediately called in fraud HIV/AIDS, but I am simply sharing pro-family initiatives were “in full the supreme knight of the Knights my story — the story of my peo- agreement with the constant teach- examiners who worked with school of Columbus and a member of the talk on resources officials. During the investigation ple,” Bishop Dowling said during a ing of the Apostolic See.” The bish- Pontifical Academy for Life. series of talks on HIV/AIDS care SALINA, Kan. (CNS) — Kempf admitted altering the ops have been criticized by some sponsored by Hospice Africa in Convincing Americans how to be ledgers, but at the time of arraign- for “interfering” in Italian politics, Uganda, a home-care organization. better stewards of their natural ment it was not known whether she Vatican official tells U.N. and the president of the bishops’ “I want to share with you how I resources has been a 30-year quest would face trial or reach a plea conference, Archbishop Angelo have found the God of love in this for the Land Institute of Salina. agreement. If found guilty, she world must boost funds Bagnasco of Genoa, has been given ministry, because I truly believe “We need to turn things around could face up to five years in a police escort after receiving death for AIDS drugs God is with us to help us do his right away,” Ken Warren, the insti- threats. Pope Benedict told the prison. St. Joseph Academy, found- UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — The work.” Jesus did not come to tute’s managing director, told mem- bishops that while the church ed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in world community needs to boost its explain away suffering and did not bers of the Salina Diocese’s Rural respects the separation of church 1890, has 660 students. Kempf funding for providing antiretroviral tell people there is no suffering, Life Commission at Rural Life Day and state “we cannot help concern- graduated from the academy in drugs to people with HIV in poor said the bishop, but he wanted to activities coinciding with the May ing ourselves with that which is 1978 and sent her own daughters countries, a top Vatican official told feel people’s suffering. 15 feast of St. Isidore, the patron good” for the person, created in the there as well. the U.N. General Assembly May saint of farmers and rural commu- image of God, and for society. The JUNE 3, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

sentations to university econo- Diocesan seminarians mists at the end of the semester. In receive degrees at addition, the conversations of these high school students change. Josephinum They talk about inflation, the CPI, COLUMBUS, Ohio — “Each of personal consumption expendi- ROUND THE IOCESE tures deflator, the yield curve, you has played a unique role in A D making the Josephinum what it is speeches of Chairman Bernanke today,” said Rector and President and Fed Governors. Students Msgr. Paul Langsfeld, STD, to the preparing for their Fed Challenge 2007 graduating class of the DECATUR TEACHER HONORED AS TEACHER OF THE YEAR presentation anxiously await the Pontifical College Josephinum at FOMC statement at 2:15 on the seminary’s 108th baccalaure- FOMC meeting days. Most ate Mass and commencement importantly the Fed Challenge exercises on May 12. creates economic literacy and More than 30 students from 17 informed citizens.” different dioceses were awarded The Fed Challenge team for degrees from one of the school’s Saint Joseph’s High School con- three programs of formation for sists of Zach Stangebye, Matt the Catholic priesthood: the Pellegrino, Drew Olson, Elise College of Liberal Arts, Pre- Jordan, Phil Langthorne and Katie Theology Program and School of Watkins. Theology. The morning of celebration Luers students receive began with baccalaureate Mass in St. Turibius Chapel with Auxiliary scholar-athlete award Bishop Earl Boyea of Detroit and FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers former Josephinum rector (2000- High School seniors Robert 2002), as principal celebrant and Handel and Kristen Dirig were homilist. recently honored as their school’s Bishop Boyea focused much of recipients of the 2007 U.S. Army his homily on the concept of time Reserve National Scholar-Athlete — past, present and future. “From Award. day to day, the church changes,” For more than 25 years, the he said. “Our life changes — Army Reserve has recognized sometimes for better, sometimes high school students nationwide for worse. But through it all, the for outstanding academic and ath- Lord is the Lord of all times.” The letic accomplishments. Past recip- bishop urged the graduates to ients have included National Merit avoid dwelling on the past — Scholarship finalists and Olympic either in regret or nostalgia — to competitors. the point where it detains one PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, DECATUR Robert and Kristen were nomi- from moving forward. He advised nated for this award by guidance the seminarians to avoid the temp- At a recent awards presentation, Decatur’s St. Joseph middle school science teacher Joe director Becky Handel. tation to focus on the future and Miller was awarded the Wal-Mart 2007 Teacher of the Year award. Denise Kreischer pre- A National Honor Society the ambition that often accompa- member and academic scholarship nies it. sented the award on behalf of Wal-Mart with St. Joseph students Nick and Kaylie winner, Robert Handel has com- “We all want our talents and Dohrman who nominated Miller for the award. Miller is shown holding the award. He peted in wrestling, football, track, gifts recognized,” he said. “But to and intramural volleyball, was focus too much in this area means also received a $100 gift card, plaque and shirt, and the school received $1,000 from Wal- named a wrestling Academic All- that we have not really made a gift Mart. State and ranked as an all-confer- of our life to the Lord.” The key is ence athlete. He has also served as to remain in the present and to a freshman mentor, student dwell on the time at hand. “We gests the ability to do further seri- sity officials decided to be proac- High School along with English ous theological work and to make tively cautious and remove them. teacher Phil DePauw. ambassador and peer tutor. cannot long for the past or yearn Dirig, a National Honor for the future. Rather, here and original contributions to the A cap was placed over the bases of Fed Challenge is a national field,” said Msgr. Langsfeld. the spires to seal off water. program where high schools and Society member and academic now we listen to the voice of the scholarship winner who partici- Lord who calls us. Today is our The Pontifical College Marsh said all of the spires will colleges field teams to debate Josephinum’s 108th commence- be reinstalled after engineers monetary policy. This was the pated in the Academic Super Bowl day to be the sons and daughters and captained the math team, we are called to be at this ment was brought to a close with redesign them. No time frame or school’s third trip to nationals remarks from Msgr. Langsfeld: cost estimates are available at this since it formed a team in 1999. served as girls’ track team captain moment.” and played on the volleyball team. After a celebratory luncheon, “As our graduates bid farewell to time. For the competition, students the Josephinum, they will remain make a presentation on the U.S. A student ambassador, freshman faculty, staff, seminarians and mentor and peer tutor, she has also guests assembled in the Msgr. part of the community, united with economy, followed by a monetary each other in the Spirit wherever Saint Joseph’s fed team policy recommendation. Then been active in SADD and the Leonard Fick Auditorium for the World Culture Club. commencement exercises. Msgr. they are. May God who began his goes to national they have to field questions from Langsfeld acknowledged faculty good work in them during their challenge the experts, who are usually offi- members. years at the Josephinum bring his cials from the Federal Reserve and Saint Joseph’s High The awarding of degrees fol- purpose for them to fulfillment SOUTH BEND — The Saint help to write the policy the stu- lowed: 10 seniors in the College where they may serve him.” Joseph’s High School Fed dents are debating. School update of Liberal Arts received a bachelor Challenge team has been on top “The Fed Challenge program SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph’s of arts; seven pre-theology stu- during 2007 with a win at the requires the students of macroeco- High School dents earned a bachelor of philos- Basilica of the Sacred State Championship, the Regional nomics to apply the theory they in South Bend ophy while two others in the same Competition in Chicago and their learn in the textbook to the current has announced program earned a certificate of Heart spires removed, recent achievement of being in the economy. All students in the Vinay Patel as achievement in philosophical and redesigned as a final four at the Fed Challenge, a macro class study the current the valedicto- theological studies. national economics challenge in economy in preparation for their rian of the The degree master of divinity, precaution Washington, D.C. Fed Challenge presentation. The class of 2007 which signifies completion of the NOTRE DAME — The Basilica “I believe the success of this presentation requires teams of stu- and Zach requirements for ordination, was of the Sacred Heart at the year’s team is their preparation for dents to forecast economic Stangebye as awarded to 17 graduates of the University of Notre Dame was the Q-and-A portion of the compe- growth, inflation, and to identify salutatorian. School of Theology, four of whom closed from May 22-24 to remove tition. The team reads the research the risks and imbalances in the Their photos also earned a master of arts in the- three spires from the church’s bell and analysis, has a command of current economy. The students were not avail- Vinay Patel ology. Diocese of Fort Wayne- tower. The daily 11:30 a.m. Mass the current topics of discussion at make a recommendation for short- able at press South Bend seminarian Bob was moved to the basilica’s crypt the fed and are motivated to read term interest rates based on their time for the Lengerich earned a Bachelor of during the project. more in preparation for the nation- analysis of the current economy,” May 20, 2007 Sacred Theology (STB), the first The work was done as a pre- al competition at the Board of said Chismar. “Enrollment in AP issue of pontifical degrees conferred by caution after strong winds last Governors. Their teamwork also Macroeconomics has more than Today’s the Josephinum since its affilia- May 15 caused a fourth spire to plays a role in their success; they doubled since the introduction of Catholic. tion with the Pontifical Lateran crash to the ground. No one was alert each other to articles that fit the Fed Challenge program. The University in Rome nearly two hurt in that incident. another person’s expertise. Their ‘dismal’ science comes alive as years ago. Deacon Lengerich and There were no visible signs of teamwork during the Q-and-A is students use the same economic the seminarians who earned mas- distress to the remaining three also another reason for their suc- indicators used by the Federal ter of arts degrees, “achieved a spires, according to Notre Dame’s cess,” said Julie Chismar who Reserve in assessing the current quality of scholarship that sug- architect, Doug Marsh, but univer- coaches the team at Saint Joseph’s state of the economy for their pre- Zach Stangebye 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 3, 2007 Catholic-Christian singer Tatiana makes Fort Wayne tour stop

European pop churches. Notably, Tatiana recent- inspiring around the holy times of BY LAUREN CAGGIANO ly performed in northeast Indiana Lent and Advent, as two of her singer, now May 16-18, in Garrett at St. albums are dedicated to these FORT WAYNE — With flawless Christian per- Joseph’s Church and in Fort themes. However, for everyday lis- fair skin, blue eyes and golden former Tatiana Wayne at Most Precious Blood tening, I recommend “Let It Be — blonde hair, the young woman recently made and St. Charles Borromeo. Mary’s Story,” a live recording of bore an uncanny resemblance to tour stops at St. the artist’s musical interpretation the pop icon Madonna. But Joseph’s Church, Singer, wife and mother of Mary’s life as mentioned in the unlike her American counterpart, Garrett, and in Gospels. Croatian born superstar Tatiana Fort Wayne at Yet in the midst of her cross- Tatiana’s version of “Ave (Matejas) Cameron left fame, Most Precious county touring, Tatiana has ful- Maria” will send shivers down glamour, friends and even family Blood and St. filled another vocation — becom- your spine. With a voice as a clear for something larger than herself. ing a mother. God blessed the Charles as a bell and flawless Latin, she couple with three children, Dante, does this biblical verse justice. Her story Borromeo. Evan and Blais. The Camerons Moreover, the singer’s dramatic currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio, introduction and narration invites According to the Web site when they’re not on the road. listeners to meditate on the song’s www.idobelieve.com, Tatiana Tatiana’s biography, sample of message. (Tatjana) Matejas was born and her music, as well as merchandise “Silently,” is the beautiful story raised in Zagreb, Croatia, former- and a concert schedule can be of Mary’s faithfulness at the time ly communist Yugoslavia. found at her Web site www.ido- of Jesus’ crucifixion put into song: Surrounded by music from a believe.com “Silently she followed/And quietly young age, the Yugoslavian was she cried/When silently he stum- singing in her father’s band by ‘Let It Be’: a review bled/And silently he passed by/.” the time she was four years old. Overall, the album captures Tatiana’s talent and interest led to Tatiana has gained international Tatiana’s essence as a performer. her admittance into the presti- appeal, as she sings in nine lan- PROVIDED BY TATIANA The Gregorian style music is mov- gious Croatian Music guages. Her faithful calling ing and almost ethereal. If you’re Conservatory, where she focused offer. Then much to the surprise calling in Christian music to prompted her to release six albums looking for more, check out her on piano and discovered her love to her family and fans, the 21 share her story of her spiritual and a DVD version of an April Web site for her live DVD “I of theatre. year old left it all to come to the healing. 2004 concert. Thirst” — The Crucifixion story. At the tender age of 19, she United States hoping to find The artist’s music is particularly was discovered and electrified some answers. Faith and music Europe’s youth as “Tajci.” Soon Once in Los Angeles, the for- Tatiana’s bubblegum music mer star changed her name and The newly-married couple hit became synonymous with a new image, studied English and the road in a donated minivan and Stanley Cukrowicz wave of optimism, much like the worked modest jobs to make ends a zealous quest to share their faith Beatlemania phenomenon that meet. It was in this time of quiet with other Christians in America. struck the Western world three contemplation that she was Tatiana won the hearts of receives Top Hat Award decades prior, according to her inspired to compose music and America — this time not with her Web site. sing about her experiences, good looks and celebrity, but with SOUTH BEND — Stanley in the soci- Before long Tajci’s records according to her story on the Web her striking vocals and moving Cukrowicz, of St. Jude Catholic ety achieved platinum and diamond site. performances. Church in South Bend, is the because he status and Tajci dolls and photos Life in the America brought One thing’s for sure — no winner of the 2007 Top Hat “just want- in magazines were ubiquitous. her more than just anonymity, but matter how large or small the Award by the St. Vincent de Paul ed to do But sadly this newfound fame love as well. Her studies at a venue, Tatiana brings the same Society of St. Joseph County. something and “dream come true” only left Carmelite retreat house in Los message of faith and energy to Cukrowicz has been a member for some- her empty inside. Something was Angeles led her to meet and her performances. It seems the of the St. Jude Vincentians for 30 one.” missing her in life — that some- marry her future husband former pop star has finally found years. He has been its secretary, His thing was God. Matthew Cameron in 2000. the answers she needed. treasurer, pantry manager, call most mem- As a pop icon, many looked to Cameron proved to be a signifi- In five years’ time, the couple secretary and a home visitor. He orable her for answers to the nation’s crossed the county several times, has organized fund-raising, food moment as cant source of inspiration, as he Stanley Cukrowicz problems, but Tatiana had none to encouraged his wife to pursue a playing concerts at hundreds of drives and distribution to the a needy. Vincentian Those who nominated him happened while bringing food to wrote that he has been the “driv- a family with young children. ing force” in the parish’s “There was a little girl, about Vincentian conference, and he four years old, and she said has “answered the call — what- ‘Look mommy, now we have ever and whenever.” something to eat.’ That makes it “He has always been quick all worthwhile,” he said. and positive in responding,” Cukrowicz is retired from wrote another nominator. Uniroyal, where he worked for The Top Hat Award is given 40 years until 1982 — first as a every year to an outstanding clerk, then in engineering and Vincentian. The award gets its lastly in research and develop- name from Frederick Ozanam, ment. founder of the worldwide Society The award was given May 20 of St. Vincent. at the society’s annual Family Ozanam, like other learned Communion Breakfast, hosted men, wore a top hat when he this year by St. Joseph Parish in went out in public. He and other Mishawaka. law students at the University of Certificates of appreciation Sorbonne organized to serve the were given to Eva Howard of St. poor and met with them in the Pius X Catholic Church in tenements. Granger and to Joan Richard and After receiving the award, Annette Thompson of St. Joseph Cukrowicz said he got involved Parish in Mishawaka.

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FORT WAYNE — In 1957, the northeast side of Fort Wayne was BY DEB growing, and Bishop Leo A. Pursley asked Father Edward Hession to establish a new parish named after St. Charles Borromeo. This saint is the patron saint of the clergy, the arts St. Charles ministries and of learning. The site of the new parish was a cornfield at the corner of Reed and Trier roads. The pastoral assignment was Father Hession’s second parish By giving, we receive appointment since ordination. While graciously accepting auxil- iary requests such as TV Mass FORT WAYNE — St. Charles fosters a greater respect for life of host, he remained at St. Charles Borromeo Church is the second each person through education, rec- Borromeo Parish even in retire- largest parish in the Diocese of Fort onciliation, legislative action and ment until his death in February Wayne-South Bend and located on communication. of last year. the 17-acre campus at the intersec- St. Charles supports a ministry Father Robert Dombrowski tion of Reed and Trier roads in north- within a sister parish, St. Patrick’s was appointed the first assistant east Fort Wayne. By size alone one Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, by at St. Charles followed by Father might view it as a little village within providing food, clothing and money Walter Bly. Since that time, over a large city. With over 7,000 regis- to the inner city poor. This is a well- 25 priests have served the St. TODAY’S CATHOLIC ARCHIVE PHOTOS tered parishioners, one family might organized ministry spanning over 30 Charles Parish community The original St. Charles Church and school. A new church was built in the find the vastness of the community to years. Many of today’s volunteers including: Fathers Victor Lisek, mid-1970s to accommodate the substantial growth in the parish. be an avenue that has the capacity to worked side by side with the late John F. Pfister, Eugene Koers, grow and change as their personal Virginia Schrantz who operated a Richard P. Hire, Barry C. contract and the project was com- Charles became parishioners at and spiritual needs take shape. mission out of her house for 47 years England, William Sullivan, Paul pleted in December 1958. At that our Lady of Good Hope once the Another might find the size a bit prior to her death. One volunteer A. Anandam, James A. Schafer, time, there were approximately new parish boundaries were impersonal and therefore bother- explained, “There’s not a lot of meet- Michael Buescher, Laurence 280 families who belonged to this determined. some. Regardless of perspective, the ings in this ministry. Everybody just Tippmann, Steven Morrison, new church. By the mid 1970s, St. Charles Gospel calls everyone to heed the knows what needs to be done and James Koons, Stephen Colchin, Since the new church pews outgrew the original church, and apostolic life since the harvest is does it.” There might be clothes to Timothy Wrozek, Matthew S. were delayed due to a fire on the planning began to build a new plenty and the laborers are rewarded sort or food to transport depending Kafka, Patrick Fras, Ronald shipping deck, parishioners were church, capable of seating 1,400 with eternal life. If one seeks a small- on the day and need at the time. The Ramenaden, Michael Heintz, seated on metal folding chairs for worshippers. Schenkel and er community within the larger one, function of this ministry essentially Polycarp Fernando, Christopher the first Mass, which was on Schultz were the architects, and one will find it. St. Charles carries on the ministry of the woman J. Young, John Klimczyk, Gabriel Christmas Day that year. It Weigand Construction Company Borromeo has apostolic ministries affectionately known as “Miss Coelho and Christopher Smith. seemed unfathomable at the time was the building contractor for available to Virginia.” The pastor of St. Charles is now that someday St. Charles the new structure. The first Mass almost every- Since St. Charles Msgr. John N. Suelzer with Borromeo Church would grow to was celebrated on Christmas Eve, one. Borromeo is the patron parochial vicars Benedictine become one of the largest parish- 1975 with nearly 2,000 parish- There are “We really want to saint of priests, it Father James Kumbakkeel and es in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- ioners crowded into the church nearly a dozen would seem only fitting Father Tony Steinacker. South Bend. for Mass. outreach min- religious vocations and Several deacons have also On Dec. 28, 1963, a tragic fire Music is another form of istries to assist cultivate an environment the vocation committee served at the parish and in recent did considerable damage to the prayer and worship at a Mass. people in need. is a focal point of the years, many seminarians have church and adjoined spaces. The The St. Charles Borromeo com- One of the out- of religious vocation parish community. The had the opportunity to experience charred cross encased in protec- munity has been blessed with reach ministries vocation committee parish life at St. Charles tive glass at the main entrance of very talented directors of music is the St. meets for one-half hour Borromeo through short-term, the present church is a reminder and organists over the years Charles Book awareness at St. Charles.” before daily Mass to summer assignments. of the tragedy. Holy Mass was including Richard Eykholt, Sue Ministry. As silently pray for reli- Father Hession was named the celebrated at the Memorial Golembiewski, Katy Carroll coordinator, gious vocations to first pastor of St. Charles Coliseum on that Sunday and Parson, Tom Farwell, Brother Tom Auer DAVE STEVENS, VOCATION COMMITTEE spring forth from the Borromeo Church and witnessed continued at Bishop Dwenger Walter Duguay, Thomas explains, “St. parish. They also work many changes over the years. In High School for several months McNerney, Paul Crawford, David Charles Book in conjunction with Our January 1958, Humbrecht while the church was being Simon, Judy Throm, Patricia Ministry, locat- Lady of Good Hope Associates completed plans for rebuilt. Usina, Deborah Redon and ed in the north Parish to host a retreat the first church, school and all- In March 1969, a new parish Jeremy Hoy. Karen Hope is the entrance of St. at Lake Wawasee once purpose room. Michael Kinder & was established at Our Lady of current director of music and Charles Church after the later morn- a year for male high school students Sons was awarded the building Good Hope Church on St. Joe liturgy and Marie Andorfer shares ing Sunday Masses, was established who are open to the possibility of Road. Many members of St. her talents as organist and pianist for the convenience of the people of attending the seminary. One of the for liturgical celebrations. St. Charles and guests of the parish priests from St. Charles and seminar- EPCO INSURANCE The parish community is cele- to obtain many books for spiritual ians from the diocese attend. It is brating the 50th anniversary of growth, Bibles, rosaries, statues, first very relaxed, low-key and down-to- and Troy and Linda A. Wooten, St. Charles parishioners the founding of the parish with Communion gifts and many other earth where young men can enjoy extend prayerful best wishes many activities during the 2007 religious articles.” The book ministry speedboat rides on the lake, a cook- calendar year. St. Charles also has a number of children’s out and the chance to fellowship with on the Golden Jubilee of St. Charles parish! Borromeo Church is the 79th books available. others. parish founded in the diocese and In keeping with St. Charles As Dave Stevens reflects on the EPCO INSURANCE it is noted as “a significant histor- Borromeo’s care for the poor and purpose of the vocation committee, ical event” by parishioners that needy, the parish also has a number he says, “We really want to cultivate 6010 East State Blvd., Fort Wayne the parish anniversary coincides of committees, which address the an environment of religious vocation 260/493-6661 with the 2007 Sesquicentennial concerns of those individuals who awareness at St. Charles.” A few HOME • AUTO • LIFE • HEALTH • BUSINESS INS. Jubilee celebration of the Diocese may be rich in spirit, but short on from St. Charles Parish have attended of Fort Wayne-South Bend. basic needs. The pro-life committee the seminary, been ordained to the priesthood or entered a women’s reli- gious community. 50 years and still growing...best Congratulations to the priests and parishioners of St. Charles also offers choirs for Saint Charles Borromeo those with musical ability and inter- wishes to everyone at St. Charles! est for all ages, talents and work -Dan Schneider; Realtor, Appraiser schedules. Karen Hope, director of “Parishioner for over 40 years” music and liturgy, professes, “We are truly blessed to have so many parish- Office phone: ioners willing to share their musical Our water is not holy, but talents, and pray that we will contin- (260) 493-3511 ext. 138 ue to sing and play for the glory of it does have many advantages! God for many more years.” cell: (260) 312-1479 Culligan Water of Fort Wayne • 484-8668 Lectors share their gifts by pro- Brian C. O’Rourke, St. Charles parishioner claiming the Scripture readings dur- JUNE 3, 2007 ST. CHARLES ANNIVERSARY 11 N PAST 50 YEARS St. Charles Borromeo School: Built and maintained out of love for students WAGNER FORT WAYNE — The new St. Charles Borromeo Church was nearing completion when focus turned to building a school. St. s: Charles Borromeo is not only the patron saint of clergy, he is also the patron saint of the arts and learning. In 1958, in a typewritten let- e eternal life ter and hand-sketched version of the school layout, Father Edward Hession told parish- ing Mass. Student servers assist the affiliations for Catholic youth, Home ioners that he was targeting the priest during liturgical celebrations and School Association, boosters or fall of 1959 to open the school. and volunteers provide baby-sitting religious education programs. He further explained that the in the church nursery. There are many ministries within mother general of the Other ministries using the talents the St. Charles Borromeo Parish Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred of parishioners there include the community that are designed to bring Heart would decide in the next Annual Bishop’s Appeal, where people with common interests togeth- weeks ahead if two sisters members may serve on the develop- er for fun and fellowship in service would be missioned to teach at ment, finance or long-range planning to each other and the larger commu- the new school and addressed St. Charles class of 1966 is shown in this archive photo. Today, lay committees, become an RCIA spon- nity. St. Charles Borromeo Parish is the parishioners regarding “our teachers educate students and Franciscan Sister Genevieve Raupp, sor, involvement in Christ Renews equipped to serve many because weekly budget envelopes.” It His Parish Program (CRHP), the high many are committed to using their seems two were better than once co-principal with Sandra Koziol, remains as assistant principal school youth ministry group, national gifts to glorify God. none at all, as Father Hession working with Principal Robert Sordelet. added that they “will probably have to resort to lay teachers for Heart, double the requested two, required by the state of Indiana, the rest of the staff.” He con- arrived at the new convent on the Diocese of Fort Wayne- cedes, “These good lay people Westlane Drive. Sister M. Anna South Bend and the National are doing a wonderful job when was the first superior of St. Catholic Education Association. called upon.” Charles Borromeo School. Two St. Charles Borromeo School Today, lay teachers educate lay teachers were hired and one continues to emphasize the students and Franciscan Sister more teacher sought as the list importance of math, computer Genevieve Raupp, once co-prin- of students began to rapidly training and science. In the cipal with Sandra Koziol, multiply. St. Charles School 1990s, the eighth grade math remains as assistant principal opened with an enrollment of program was expanded to working with Principal Robert 247 students. include eighth grade math, pre- Sordelet. Students who lived beyond algebra and algebra courses. The letter also spoke of walking distance were eligible The new computer lab and weekly budget envelopes, which for bus service to and from automated library, as well as consisted of Sunday, holy day school. School uniforms were computers in every classroom and orphans envelopes, the not required the first year, but allow students to become famil- Lenten envelopes for diocesan strongly encouraged and subse- iar with computer software causes and monthly building quently voted in to policy for applications on which they can fund envelopes. future years. School tuition was build upon for a lifetime. Father Hession proposed that taken care of by the Sunday St. Charles Borromeo School if enough money was collected, envelope offerings. enables every student to become there would be no other collec- Additional facilities were a well-rounded individual. tions throughout the year. added in the 1960s and a new Communication and the devel- Everyone was expected to give wing for first and second grades opment language skills are a “just share” despite building was added in 1978. Weigand important facets in this pursuit homes for their personal futures. Construction Company con- of excellence. In this regard, all Members were encourage to structed the new addition with seventh and eight grade students adhere to the biblical tithe of 10 the skillful eyes of architects have studied French or Spanish. percent of the weekly income in from Martindale, Tourney, Students are also encouraged to order that building of the school Gibson, Inc. There are now 764 participate in fine arts enrich- could commence without over- students in the school in grades ment programs, outdoor envi- whelming debt. kindergarten through eight. The ronmental education and a wide A notice was sent out in late kindergarten program is held variety of athletic opportunities. August of 1958 that St. Charles offsite at Our Lady of Good St. Charles Borrromeo School School would open two weeks Hope on St. Joe Road and was cares for the academic, spiritual, later than planned due to started in 1999. emotional and physical needs of unavoidable delays in building The fully-certified and each student. materials. Four sisters from the licensed faculty teach a curricu- Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred lum of traditional subjects as St. Charles youth ministry reenacts the living Stations of the Cross.

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MISHAWAKA — The Sisters of ministers in the Pastoral Care Therese School in Fort Wayne and and received the Franciscan habit St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Department at Greater Lafayette St. Mary’s in Huntington. From several months later on Aug. 12. Silver jubilee in Mishawaka are honoring 16 of Health Services and resides at St. 1986-1990 she did research work Sister ministered as a nurse in Sister M. Fidelis their Sisters who are celebrating Elizabeth Convent in Lafayette. at Saint Francis College/University institutions staffed by the Sisters of Hunt was born in jubilees of 75, 60, 50, 40 and 25 Sister M. Grace in Fort Wayne. Sister Patricia Ann St. Francis in the eastern and west- Griffith and years of religious life. Mother Clemens was is now retired and residing at Our ern provinces of the community, entered the Theresia Bonzel, whose cause is born in Lady of Angels in Mishawaka. including Our Lady of Angels in Sisters of St. being considered for beatification, Lafayette and Mishawaka. Since 1999, Sister Francis novitiate founded the congregation in 1863 entered the Golden Jubilee James Agnes has been a patient at on Aug. 10, in Olpe, Germany. In 1875, the novitiate of the Our Lady of Angels. 1981 from St. first sisters came to Lafayette at Sisters of St. Sister M. Jane Mary’s Parish. the invitation of Bishop Joseph Francis on Aug. Marie Klein was 40th anniversary Sister ministered Sister M. Fidelis Dwenger, who was bishop of the 12, 1947. For born in Jasper in pastoral care Hunt then Diocese of Fort Wayne. In many years Sister M. Grace and entered the Sister M. Clemens in St. Anthony addition to their assigned min- Sister Grace was novitiate of the Madonna Rougeau Hospital in Terre Haute and at the istries for the needs of the church, a teacher, organ- Sisters of St. was born in information desks in Hammond the sisters fulfill their primary ist, principal in several schools Francis on Aug. Detroit, Mich., and Michigan City. For the past charism of perpetual adoration of staffed by the sisters, including St. 12, 1967 from and entered the several years, Sister Fidelis has the Blessed Sacrament. Bishop Andrew School in Fort Wayne and St. Benedict novitiate of the worked in the business office at St. John M. D’Arcy will celebrate the St. John the Baptist School in Parish in Sister M. Jane Sisters of St. Marie Klein Francis Convent in Mishawaka. eucharistic liturgy for the sister South Bend. Sister has also minis- Evansville. Sister Francis from Sister has recently been appointed jubilarians on June 16 at St. tered as director of religious edu- has ministered in Southfield, Sister M. to assist in the permanent deacon Francis Convent in Mishawaka. cation in the Diocese of Gary and several hospitals serviced by the Mich., on Aug. Modonna formation program in the Diocese the Diocese of Lafayette. In recent sisters as an accountant, comptrol- 12, 1967. Sister Rougeau of Fort Wayne-South Bend. 75th anniversary years, Sister Grace ministered in ler, director of social service and Madonna minis- Sister M. Julie the pastoral care departments in administrator. Sister Jane Marie tered as a nurse in various health Marie Oxley was Sister M. health care institutions. She has been chairman of the board of care facilities staffed by the sisters, born in Fort Miriam was born presently resides at Our Lady of directors of the Sisters of St. including Our Lady of Angels in Wayne and in Lafayette and Angels Convent Francis Health Services, Inc. since Mishawaka. Later Sister Madonna entered the novi- entered the in Mishawaka. 1993 and resides at St. Francis transitioned into healthcare admin- tiate of the novitiate of the Sister M. Provincialate in Mishawaka. istration, and served for several Sisters of St. Sisters of St. JoEllen Scheetz Sister M. Theresa years at the corporate office of Francis from St. Francis from St. was born in Ann Long was Sisters of St. Francis Health John the Baptist Boniface Parish Lafayette and born in Joliet Ill. Services, Inc. in Mishawaka. Sister Parish on Aug. Sister M. Julie on June 29, She entered the presently ministers at St. James Sister M. Miriam entered the 10, 1982. Sister Marie Oxley 1932. Sister novitiate of the Sisters of St. Hospital and Health Centers in Julie Marie has taught in several Sisters of St. Francis from St. Illinois. taught in several elementary schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Francis from St. Edward Parish Sister M. Corita schools staffed by the sisters Francis, including St. Mary’s in Sister M. JoEllen in Lowell on Last was born in Lawrence Parish Scheetz including St. John the Baptist Huntington, St. John the Baptist in on Aug. 12, Jan. 6, 1957 and Hammond and School in South Bend. Sister also South Bend and Saint Francis 1947. Sister received the entered the novi- ministered to the needs of the College/University in Fort Wayne. habit on Aug. 12 Sister M. Theresa tiate of the taught in several elementary Ann Long Sisters at St. Francis and Our Lady Sister Miriam has resided at Our schools staffed by the Sisters of St. later that year. Sisters of St. of Angels Convents in Mishawaka. Lady of Angels Convent in Francis and also at Bishop Luers Sister worked in Francis on Aug. Presently Sister Julie Marie works Mishawaka for the past several High School and Saint Francis domestic housekeeping and as 12, 1967 from in the admitting office at the years. College/University in Fort Wayne. chapel sacristan in several hospi- Our Lady of Sister M. Corita University of Saint Francis in Fort Sister M. Marita was born in Sister JoEllen served as president tals of the community, and in the Grace Parish in Wayne. Huntington and of Saint Francis pastoral care department for 20 Highland, Last entered the College/University from 1970- years. Sister Theresa Ann presently Indiana. She novitiate of the 1993. She presently resides at St. resides at Our Lady of Angels in began her ministry in health serv- Sisters of St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka Mishawaka where she assists the ices as a nurse’s aid in St. Alexis Jubilee Prayer Francis from Ss. and is writing the history of the sisters in various ways and is Hospital in Cleveland and contin- Peter and Paul Immaculate Heart of Mary active in the ministry of prayer. ued in the nursing ministry in for Vocations Parish on June Province, which is based in Sister M. Ann health care institutions operated by 29, 1932. Sister Mishawaka. Christine Kozlowski the sisters, including Our Lady of Lord Jesus Christ Redeemer has been entered the Angels in Mishawaka. Sister of the world. It is through your Sister M. Marita Sister M. engaged in the Dolores was born Sisters of St. Corita was vicar provincial from cross and resurrection that we teaching min- in North Judson Francis from St. 1994-1998 and is presently vice- have been called to intimacy istry her entire life as a religious. and entered the Casimir Parish president at St. Elizabeth Medical with you and, through you, to The schools where she served novitiate of the in Hammond on Center in Lafayette. God the Father, all through the include, Saint Francis Sisters of St. Feb. 2, 1957 and Sister M. power of the Holy Spirit. College/University, Central Francis from St. received the Charita Meyer was From the beginning, you have Catholic High School and St. Mark Parish in habit on Aug. 12, Sister M. Ann born in called forth young people willing Andrew in Fort Wayne and Gary on Aug. 1957. Sister Christine Huntington and to give their lives to you for the Sister M. Dolores Marquette University in 12, 1947. Sister spent most of her Kozlowski entered the novi- sanctification and salvation of Milwaukee. Sister Marita has served as sac- teaching years in tiate of the their brothers and sisters. Bless resided at St. Francis Convent in ristan for many years in the chapel the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Sisters of St. our families so that they may Mishawaka since 1968 and at St. Francis Convent in Bend, having taught at St. Andrew Francis from Ss. become instruments of holiness presently works with the poor at Mishawaka and also at St. School and Bishop Luers High Peter and Paul and vocations. the Center for Basic Learning Margaret Hospital in Hammond. School in Fort Wayne, Catholic Parish on Aug. Sister M. Charita As we celebrate 150 years of Skills in South Bend. Sister Dolores retired from active High School and Huntington 12, 1967. Sister Meyer grace in this diocese, we call to ministry in 1977 and is presently Catholic Junior High in has taught in mind the priests and consecrated 60th anniversary residing at Our Lady of Angels Huntington, and also Marian High several of the elementary schools religious whose lives have been Convent in Mishawaka. School in Mishawaka. Presently in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana instruments of holiness. During Sister M. Sister M. Sister Ann Christine is working that were staffed by the Sisters of this jubilee year, please grant that Julitta Biegel was Patricia Ann was with our elderly Sisters at Our St. Francis. Sister Charita taught at many young men may hear and born in Bluesky, born in Fort Lady of Angels Home in St. John Evangelist School in St. answer the call to be priests, and Alberta, Canada Wayne and Mishawaka. John for 17 years and is presently that young men and women may and entered the entered the Sister M. James continuing in her teaching ministry be prompted to give their lives as novitiate of the novitiate of the Agnes Maroney at St. Boniface School in consecrated religious, for it is Sisters of St. Sisters of St. was born in Lafayette. your will that priests and reli- Francis on Aug. Francis on Aug. Fulton and was gious serve as an inspiration for 12, 1947. Sister a member of St. all. Sister M. Julitta 12, 1947. Sister ministered as a Sister M. Patricia Joseph Parish in Mary, Mother of the Savior Biegel taught in several nurse, nursing schools staffed Ann Logansport. She and patroness of our diocese, we supervisor, nurs- by the Sisters of entered the place this great need in your ing administrator and vice presi- Franciscan Immaculate Heart, asking your St. Francis and also served as prin- Sister M. James dent in administration in hospitals Community on prayers for this intention and for cipal of some of the schools. Agnes Maroney staffed by the Sisters of St. Included in these schools are St. Jan. 20, 1957 our diocese in this year of Francis. Sister Julitta presently jubilee. Amen JUNE 3, 2007 JUBILIARIANS 13 Sisters of the Holy Cross celebrate 1,830 years of vowed life

BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC the Apostle • Sister M. Leo Frances Mary St. Adalbert School, Elkhart, Joseph Koester Werland and M. Parish, South 1950-53, 1980- served as a Carolita Hart. Bend. NOTRE DAME — Thirty-four 83; St. Patrick nurse at Saint • Sister Marie • Sister Eileen Sisters of the Holy Cross will cele- School, South Joseph Hospital, Imelda Neville Dewsnup gave brate their jubilee years in Holy Bend, 1954-58; South Bend, taught at Saint retreats and spir- Cross on July 22 in the Church of Sacred Heart 1957-61, and Joseph’s High itual direction at Our Lady of Loretto at Saint School, Fort Holy Cross School, South Mary’s Solitude, Mary’s. Wayne, 1961- Bend, 1984-87, Notre Dame, Sister M. Gladys House, Notre Sister M. Leo Three sisters are celebrating 75 63; St. Vincent and 1989-99. Sister Marie 1986-89. Sister Gladys Dombek Dame, 1972-73. Joseph Koester Imelda Neville years since their first profession; de Paul School, She also worked She served as • Sister M. Marie Martin 13 are celebrating 60 years; 15 are Elkhart, 1989- at Mary’s the school’s Carolita Hart was marking 50 years; and three are 90; and Christ the King School, Solitude, Notre office manager, a nursing celebrating 25 years of vowed life. South Bend, 1990-92. Dame, 1984-89. 1987-88. instructor at In addition to serving in min- • Sister M. • Sister Miriam • Sister M. Holy Cross istries throughout the world, 14 of Cyril Dubala grew Regina Brosnan Clare Alfred Bill is School of these 34 sisters have ministered in up in South taught at Saint a native of Nursing, South the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Mary’s Campus South Bend and Bend, 1960-61, Bend during the collective 1,830 entered the con- School, Notre entered the con- and served as a years of vowed life in the congre- gregation from Dame, 1960-63. gregation from nurse at Saint gation. The sisters who have St. Stanislaus • Sister Mildred Sister Miriam St. Patrick Sister M. Clare Joseph Hospital, Sister Eileen served the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Parish. She Marie Keefe Regina Brosnan Parish. She Alfred Bill South Bend, Dewsnup South Bend are highlighted here. taught at St. taught at St. taught at St. 1963-68. Joseph Sister M. Cyril Joseph School, Thomas the 75-year jubilees Academy, South Dubala South Bend, Apostle, 25-Year Bend, 1948-49, 1948-53. She Elkhart, 1957- Sisters celebrating 75 years of and Saint served as princi- 59 and 1961-67; Jubilees vowed life in the Congregation of Joseph’s High pal at both Holy Cross the Sisters of the Holy Cross are Sisters School, 1973- Sacred Heart School, South Philomena Sisters Charlotte Marie Bayhouse 74. From 1977- School, Fort Bend, 1969-70; (Sister Alfreda Marie), Michella Quiah, Anne 78, she served Wayne, 1964- and served as Veronica Horner Marie Donohue and M. Gerald as the high 69, and St. Sister Mildred director of reli- Sister M. Carolita Hartney. Hoe and Pushpa school’s Thomas the Marie Keefe gious education Sister M. Daniel Teresa Gomes Hart accountant. Apostle, Elkhart, at St. Stephen Creamer are silver jubilar- 60-year jubilees • Sister 1977-82. and St. Casimir ians celebrating 25 years since Margaret Ann Sister Margaret parishes, South Jubilarians celebrating 60 years their first profession. Nowacki is a Ann Nowacki Bend, 1990-99. are Sisters Mary Farrer (Sister 50-year jubilees The Congregation of the Sisters eucharistic min- • Sister of the Holy Cross is an internation- Marie Helene), M. Gladys ister at Holy Sisters celebrating 50 years are Marian Daniel Dombek, Mary Jane Honan (Sister al congregation with administrative Cross Care and Sisters Marie Imelda Neville, M. Creamer taught offices located at Saint Mary’s, M. Augustin), M. Joellen Sabin, Rehabilitation Clare Alfred Bill, Marian Daniel at Saint Mary’s M. Laurinda Jasica, M. Cyril Notre Dame. Founded in 1841 in Center, South Creamer, Joan Carusillo (Sister Campus School, Le Mans, France, the congregation Dubala, Margaret Ann Nowacki Bend, and vol- Damian Marie), Jeanne Buisson Notre Dame, (Sister M. Peter Claver), Mary numbers over 500 members world- unteers at the (Sister Miriam Emile), M. 1954-57. wide and ministers in the United Margaret Koester (Sister M. Leo information Veronica Kerwin, Shirley Ann • Sister Miriam Sister Miriam Irene), M. Leo Joseph Koester, Angela Volkmer States, Bangladesh, India, Brazil, desk at Saint Simpson (Sister M. Joseph Angela Volkmer Peru, Mexico, Uganda and Ghana. Mary Agnes Mullen (Sister M. Joseph Regional Michael), Miriam Angela Volkmer, taught at St. Sister Mary In the South Bend area, the Camillus), Miriam Regina Medical Center, Mary Clennon (Sister Miriam Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart, Margaret Koester Congregation of the Sisters of the Brosnan, Mildred Marie Keefe and South Bend. Paul), Mary Louise Deroin (Sister 1983-86. M. Agatha Ann Farrell. Holy Cross is the founding sponsor • Sister Mary Andre Marie), Gladys Marie • Sister Gladys Marie Martin co- of Saint Mary’s College and • Sister M. Gladys Dombek taught Margaret Koester served as a hospi- Martin, Eileen Dewsnup (Sister M. directed the Mary’s Song ministry at Holy Cross School, South Bend, founder of Saint Joseph Regional tal chaplain at Saint Joseph Anne Beatrice), Mary Josephine at Mary’s Solitude, Notre Dame, Medical Center. 1947-50 and 1963-64; St. Thomas Hospital, South Bend, 1973-74. Delany (Sister James Mary), 2003-06, and currently ministers at Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ celebrate jubilees

DONALDSON — Eight Poor • Sister Bernice Buescher has teacher and a She is a resident of Convent Library as well Handmaids of Jesus Christ are ministered in the education and hostess at hospi- Ancilla Domini, Donaldson. as at Heart and celebrating a jubilee this year. A clerical fields at various locations tals and schools • Jubilarian Hands in community celebration is planned including Bishop Dwenger High in Indiana and Sister Stephen Plymouth. for June 17 in the Ancilla Domini School and St. Joseph Hospital in Illinois. In this Brueggeman has Sister Barbara is Chapel, Donaldson. Fort Wayne, St. Bavo and St. diocese, Sister served the Poor enjoying her Monica Schools in Mishawaka Loretta taught at Handmaid com- retirement at 70-year jubilarians and Holy Family Hospital in St. Monica and munity in the Catherine’s LaPorte. Sister Bernice retired to St. Joseph areas of health- Cottage in • Besides the Catherine Kasper Home in schools in Sister Loretta care, administra- Donaldson. Sister Barbara teaching in sev- 1999. Mishawaka. She Volk tion and mission • During her Kober eral schools in has lived at the effectiveness, 50-year reli- Illinois and Sister Stephen 60-year jubilarians Catherine Kasper Home retiring primarily in the Brueggeman gious career, Minnesota, in 2002. Chicago and Sister Jolise Sister Aline • Born in • Sister Mary Jane Sloderbeck northern Indiana May has minis- Clesen served Carlyle, Ill., has devoted areas. She has also served as the tered in educa- as organist and Sister Alice most of her reli- PHJC provincial and has done tion and admin- teacher at St. Kunkel spent gious career to research on the history of the istration in the Vincent Villa in Sister Aline several years as the areas of edu- Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Chicago and Fort Wayne Clesen a teacher at St. cation and Sister Stephen recently retired to northern Indiana before begin- Bavo and St. librarian. She Catherine’s Cottage in areas, as well as ning her min- Joseph schools has served at Donaldson. in Sister Jolise May istry in the in Mishawaka Bishop Dwenger Coatzacoalcos, Registrar’s before spending Sister Alice High School 50-year jubilarians Mexico. In addi- Office of the next 36 Kunkel and Marian Sister Loretta tion to teaching high school at Ancilla College. years in the High School, as Volk • A native of Chicago, Sister Ancilla Domini Convent, she has After many business office at Convent well as several Barbara Kober has spent many of also served her congregation as years of service Ancilla Domini in Donaldson. other schools in Illinois and her years in the areas of parish provincial, provincial treasurer at the college, Presently residing at Convent Indiana. Sister Mary Jane was ministry and education. In this and local leader. Sister Jolise cur- she retired to Ancilla Domini, Sister Alice also the sacristan at Convent diocese, Sister Barbara served as rently resides at Catherine’s the Catherine Sister Bernice remains active as a volunteer Ancilla Domini for several years a teacher at St. Monica School in Cottage in Donaldson where she Kasper Home in Buescher around the campus. before assuming the role of Mishawaka, and recently as an ministers as co-director. 2003. • Jubilee celebrant Sister librarian at the convent’s Avita English-as-a-second-language Loretta Volk has ministered as a Library, where she still serves. teacher at the Plymouth Public 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 3, 2007

EDITORIAL Benedict on Jesus ith the first half of Pope Benedict’s projected two-volume OMMENTARY Wwork, “Jesus of Nazareth,” now available in English transla- C tion, we can see Benedict the theologian at work, so to speak. We can see him thinking and writing not in an exercise in mag- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. isterium — which he makes clear he is not doing in this book — Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, but rather as a believer seeking to understand more deeply the IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] faith he has received. There are a number of things he does in this new book that are interesting and important. First, he notes the positive contribution made to our understanding of the Bible, and the Gospels in partic- Twenty centuries in 20 minutes ular, by the so-called historical-critical method of scriptural inter- pretation. However, he also notes the inherent limitations of such an approach: it tells us what the text meant, but cannot offer an shares threads of commonality account of what the text means. While an important tool, it cannot Fisher began his 20 minutes be the only instrument employed in a theological reading of the r. Eugene Fisher will take early retirement on July with the need for historically cor- Scriptures. Our understanding of the biblical text must be support- 31 from his work at the rect understanding of Jewish life ALL WHO ed by the larger, lived experience of the faith that we call tradi- D United States Conference of in New Testament times, to tion. Catholic Bishops, in the office of appreciate the Jewish and Second, he makes clear that there can be no authentically WORSHIP associate director of the Christian debt in the structure of NANCY CAVADINI Christian faith that is not grounded in a correct understanding of Secretariat for Ecumenical and liturgy, thought and life. Jesus and his saving work. That is, Christology is a, if not the, Interreligious Affairs. His retire- For instance, he stressed the pivotal discipline within theology. ment is not due to lack of work rejection by the early church of This might help to explain the recent “Notification” issued by for him to do, but from the down- the first supercessionist heresy of Passion plays in the Rhineland the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on the work of the sizing of the staff at the USCCB. Marcion, who insisted there was encouraged the flourishing of theologian Jon Sobrino; the concerns are essentially Fisher has served in an official no need for Christians to read the blood libel there. In 1492, Spain Christological in nature: if we understand Jesus and his mission Catholic capacity in this area for Hebrew Scriptures. The church expelled the Jews. inaccurately, it will lead to numerous other problems in our theol- over 30 years, bringing to his rejected Marcionism, insisting “We needed Pope John Paul II ogizing (and one might argue in our life of faith as well). work a wealth of friendships, that the relationship with Judaism then,” Fisher simply stated. So for Benedict the theologian and believer, a reading of the experience, education and was essential for the understand- Continuing, he noted the Gospels is not merely an exercise in textual analysis (though it insight. In a recent interview with ing of the church. church began to lose power with NCR’s John L. Allen, Fisher He spoke of the Christian the Protestant Reformation and might involve this), nor is it a kind of lexical archaeology, but the Enlightenment, noting the rather an encounter with a person: Jesus Christ. And such an stressed the singular importance awareness that the majority of of Catholic-Jewish dialogue. Jews did not accept the divinity many different factors, mostly encounter, achieved in faith, is personally transformative. socioeconomic, which carried the Benedict’s reflections remind us that to read the text of “Direct Catholic-Jewish dia- of Jesus, the need for the church logue can’t be replaced or sub- to have the legitimacy and antiq- Christian culture of Europe into Scripture is not like reading anything else. Because the word of uity, which Rome extended to the 20th century. God is a living thing, it simultaneously cajoles and consoles, pro- sumed under another dialogue — we have an agenda with the Jews Judaism, the gradual separation If we know ourselves and oth- vokes and eases, invites and demands, and — read with the eyes as with no other people,” Fisher of synagogue and church in the ers better by knowing our history, of faith and through the “lens” which is Christ — culminates in said. Fisher’s very personal and communal transformation. “This is the brief recounting first schism in of Christian- the history of the If we know ourselves and others better by knowing our Jewish history A citation in Brooklyn church,” he allowed him to The 2007 Catholic Press Awards were presented at the annual added. “It’s the contemplate a primordial rela- history, Fisher’s very brief recounting of Christian-Jewish thesis, now fre- Catholic Media Convention in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Today’s quently stated Catholic received the second place award in general excellence tionship, and we can’t do without but still much for a diocesan newspaper with a 1-17,000 circulation. history allowed him to contemplate a thesis, now discussed. The Catholic Press Association, in bestowing the award, cited it. Augustine was right. We need to “Christianity is Today’s Catholic for its serious tone and a strong mix of news and a necessary commentary, as well as its inclusion of editorials, an apparent rari- witness together frequently stated but still much discussed. with the Jewish cause, but not ty for newspapers of its circulation size. Today’s Catholic express- people, which we an adequate es its thanks to everyone whose contributions to the paper precipi- can’t do in this cause, of Nazi tated this award. We intend to continue bringing a quality product sense with others because it is early centuries and Christianity’s anti-semitism.” This thesis is, he to the people of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. only with them that we share a need to identify with and yet be said, “a set of distinctions to be common relation in Scripture, in separate from Judaism. explained.” our DNA. My image for the rela- The parting of the ways is Fisher’s contemplation of this tionship is a double helix. The undeniable in the fourth century, thesis focused around the histori- Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father two strands are separate, but with the Christian burning of the cal anomalies that he could find Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. they’re interwoven and linked all synagogue in Milan, and in the Christian Jewish history — the way through.” Ambrose’s debate that it should to look and see “when all sorts of The histories of the two faiths not be rebuilt. things began to happen” that are intertwined, and the more we Augustine had his own under- were bad, where didn’t they hap- know our own history with the standing, that Jews should be the pen, and why did they not happen Jews, the better we will know only other valid religion, though there? For instance, he pointed and understand ourselves. This is he considered them blind to the out that only in the Italian penin- also true for the Jewish people. significance of Jesus. Following sula was there relatively no anti- The better they know their histo- on this, canon law protected semitism after 1096, and during ry with Catholics, the better they those of the Jewish faith. Jews the Shoah, Italy saved 70 percent will know and understand them- were allowed synagogues, and of its Jewish citizens. selves. could not be forced to convert to Yet the same catechism was These are related stories. So in Christianity. being taught in Italy and else- his talk on May 9 in Fort The first Crusade, called by where. What can we learn from Wayne’s Temple Achduth the pope in 1096, was “the first this? It is one of the “sets of dis- Versholom, Fisher presented, as real blood letting,” when a mob tinctions to be explained.” the supporting structure for his in the Rhineland — not called by In the midst of Fisher’s survey reflections, “Twenty Centuries in the pope — tried to force the of history, he offered such inter- Twenty Minutes.” The Fort conversion of the Jews there. The esting questions, helping his lis- Wayne Catholic-Jewish dialogue mob was opposed by the Bishop teners not only to learn a com- group found Fisher’s informed of Mainz. mon history, but also to contem- grasp of our common history fas- After this, as Fisher said, “all plate in what ways we might cinating. sorts of things happen.” The pres- rediscover honesty, forgiveness Our misunderstandings, he sure to defend Christianity from and admiration. said, are due to our history. Islam “created a dynamic of Catholics have torn out pages greater suspicion.” From 1096, that the Jews remember, and there is a trail of blood libel Jewish history, from an historical charges against the Jews, and Nancy Cavadini is the South Bend point of view, cannot be experi- their expulsion from Britain. coordinator of the Diocesan enced without Catholics. In the 14th century, the first Ecumenical Office. 15 JUNE 3, 2007 COMMENTARY Going green: Vatican expands mission CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson

to saving planet, not just souls This quiz looks at baptism.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — of carbon dioxide released through 1.Baptism is one if these Expanding its mission from saving burning fossil fuels. souls to saving the planet, the The carbon dioxide-slashing THE a.sacramentals Vatican is going green. solar panels will be installed b.sacraments A giant rooftop garden of solar sometime in 2008 after prototypes, c.sacrosancts panels will be built next year on environmental impact reports and VATICAN top of the Paul VI audience hall, other studies have been completed, 2.It always requires the use of this creating enough electricity to heat, Cuscianna said. LETTER a.a cloth of white wool cool and light the entire building In a May 23 article in the CAROL GLATZ b.candles year-round. Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore AND ALICIA AMBROSIO c. water “Solar energy will provide all Romano, Cuscianna wrote that the energy (the building) needs,” safeguarding the environment was said the mastermind behind the “one of the most important chal- goods of the earth as we have in 3.Baptism was environmentally friendly project, lenges of our century.” the past,” the pope wrote, calling a.invented by the Catholic Church Pier Carlo Cuscianna, head of the The Italian engineer said for “a new ecological awareness” b.practiced by the Jews and possibly (not likely) by pagans before Vatican’s department of technical appeals by Popes Benedict XVI that leads to “concrete programs Christ (though with different effects) services. and John Paul II to respect nature and initiatives.” c.established by Abraham as the fourth element of the covenant And that is only the beginning. inspired him to help power the Cuscianna took the initiative and helped draw up and deliver to Cuscianna told Catholic News Vatican’s energy needs with 4.In baptism a person is associated with Christ’s the Vatican governor’s office a fea- Service May 24 that he had in renewable resources. a.charisma mind other sites throughout He recalled how, in his 2007 sibility study of going solar. Vatican City where solar panels World Day of Peace message, He said the Paul VI hall was b.death and resurrection could be installed, but that it was Pope Benedict warned of “the chosen first for a number of rea- c.dual personae too early in the game to name increasingly serious problem of sons: Cooling and heating the names. energy supplies” that was leading large audience hall makes it one of 5.Jesus’views of baptism were clearly Even though Vatican City State to “an unprecedented race” for the the top energy guzzlers in the a.favorable, as he himself was baptized is not a signatory of the Kyoto earth’s resources. Vatican, and its roof was in need b.unfavorable, though he tolerated it for his followers Protocol, a binding international Cuscianna also found inspira- of repair. c.we cannot say, he never was involved with it environmental pact to cut green- tion from Pope John Paul’s 1990 When the project is finished, more than 1,000 solar panels will house gases, its inaugural solar peace message, dedicated in its 6.John,the most famous baptizer,was Jesus’ project marks a major move in try- entirety to the need to respect cover the football field-sized roof. ing to reduce its own so-called car- God’s creation. a.brother in law bon footprint, that is, the amount “We cannot continue to use the LETTER, PAGE 16 b.cousin c.nemesis

7.What formula is required for a valid baptism? God’s love comes through the Spirit a.baby formula if the baptized in an infant b.the Trinitarian formula, Father, Son and Holy Spirit majestically presented. Through c.any Jovian or Aaronic formula the Lord Jesus, and through the Reflection sacrifice accomplished by Jesus The church teaches that the THE in the Incarnation and in the Holy Trinity is one of the greatest 8.Infant baptism is Redemption, humans are at peace revelations of God. It is indeed. a.implied in Scripture but not clearly described SUNDAY with God. As such, the church not only b.illegal under canon law God’s love comes to us presents this teaching to the c.a sin against the freedom of conscience through the Holy Spirit. This world in the very solemnity of GOSPEL infallibility, and the church will statement affirms the Spirit’s 9.In the first five centuries of the church,some people delayed baptism until near divine identity. Love is dynamic. never compromise the teaching, MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION but it includes confession of the death.Why? It is not a commodity. Love is a.to avoid the cold water in a time when heating was poor something essential to the lover. Trinity in all its formal creeds. It is not an item to be handed on. From the moment that b.they could not afford to tip the altar boys till hay had saved up Trinity Sunday St. John’s Gospel provides the Catholic parents teach toddlers c.to avoid some of the responsibilities of the Christian life as long last reading. As is typical of all the sign of the cross, through as possible Jn 16:12-15 the parts of the Fourth Gospel, extensive studies at the highest the reading literally glows with levels of institutional education, 10.These people who were baptized late were given this strange title The church celebrates Trinity eloquence and grace. Catholics hear of the Trinity, and Sunday this weekend, and it uses a.Lapsi This passage is a direct quota- they know that it is basic to the the celebration to teach us about b.Clinici tion from Jesus. In it the Lord Catholic tradition. the Holy Trinity, the mystery of c.Donatists powerfully reassures the apostles Nevertheless, even for those three persons in the one God. that the Holy Spirit will come to who believe, it can be quite dry, For its first reading, the church strengthen and empower them. an academic statement of a reali- 11.This late form of baptism was,surprisingly,not equal to an early baptism.It ren- offers us a passage from the “He will guide you with all ty that has little relevance. dered the recipient for example ineligible for this: Book of Proverbs. Proverbs is truth,” the Lord tells the twelve. To the contrary, it is relevant a.ordination one of a series of books in the So, the reading establishes the to everything we are and to every b.the afterlife Old Testament, the series being place of the apostles in the thing we do. It explains creation. called the Wisdom Literature. c.the use of a church unfolding of salvation. It testifies It explains salvation. It explains The purpose behind the writing to the esteem in which the church God. God is love. God is all- of all these books was to reassure 12.Baptism can be received holds the apostles, and their suc- wise. God is with us. We belong pious Jews that their belief in the a.once only (though it can be administered conditionally if there cessors, today. to God. In God’s unchanging one God of Israel, a divinity of is doubt) The reading also reveals the love is our hope for peace now mercy and eternal faithfulness, Trinity, albeit obliquely. The and for joy hereafter. b.twice, if the person is baptized Protestant and later Catholic was not in the least contrary to Holy Spirit will convey to the c.as many times as needed to get their attention sound human reasoning. apostles God’s truth. As with This reading reveals the essen- love, truth is not a commodity. It 13.Historically though,especially in the east,baptism was often tial link between God and the READINGS is an awareness of what actually Sunday: Prv 8:22-31 Ps 8:4-9 Rom quality of wisdom. Wisdom is of a.repeated if the first baptism was by a known or suspected is. It is a frank look at reality. God. “The Lord begot me,” 5:1-5 Jn 16:12-15 heretic (and so thought invalid) Only the wisest, namely God, Wisdom declares in the reading. Monday: Tb 1:1,3;2:1a-8 Ps 112:1-6 b.omitted to spare the soul a permanent mark possesses this unobstructed view “From of old,” it continues to Mk 12:1-12 c.made a regular part of Sunday service and thus repeated weekly of reality. say, “I was poured out upon the Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14 Ps 112:1-2,7-9 Mk Finally, the reading reveals the earth.” 12:13-17 place of the Lord Jesus. The Holy 14.Who can baptize in an emergency? We cannot be wise, unless we Spirit of God will give glory to Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a Ps 25:2-9 Mk a.only an ordained minister partake in the divine wisdom. In God in the bestowal of divine 12:18-27 b.only a godparent or a clinician short, we cannot understand life wisdom upon the apostles. Jesus Thursday: Tb 6:10-11;7:1bcde, 9- c.anyone without this wisdom. foretold the coming of the Spirit. 17; 8:4-9a Ps 128:1-5 Mk 12:28-34 The Epistle to the Romans fur- God sends the Spirit. Guided and Friday: Tb 11:5-17 Ps 146:2, 7-10 nishes the second reading. As so strengthened by the Spirit, the often appears in the writings of Mk 12:35-37 ANSWERS apostles continue Christ’s works the Apostle Paul, the reality of Saturday: Tb 12:1,5-15,20 (Ps) Tb 1.b, 2.c, 3.b, 4.b, 5.a, 6.b, 7.b, 8.a, 9.c, 10.b, 11.a, 12.a, 13.a, 14.c of salvation. Jesus, and of life in Jesus, is 13:2,6-8 Mk 12:38-44 16 COMMENTARY JUNE 3, 2007 We can be with the risen Lord Jesus anywhere, anytime Why did Jesus ascend to heaven after that we could always be with him. hands and feet of the Lord during killers. They had perfected this 40 days? Wouldn’t more people have This is why the Lord says in John his crucifixion. method of execution. The place- believed in him if they could see that 16, “But I tell you the truth, it is THAT’S How could this be? ment of the nails in these places he had risen from the dead? better for you that I go. For if I do Concerning the hands, unlike tra- were meant to hold the man on Anonymous not go, the (Holy Spirit) will not A GOOD ditional imaging of the wounds of the cross and at the same time come to you. But if I go, I will Christ, the nails would have been limit his blood loss in order to First, imagine if Jesus had not send him to you.” QUESTION driven through his wrists, which produce as much suffering before ascended to heaven, if he were still Second, notice that in all of were considered by Jews as part death as possible. here with us physically in bodily the Resurrection accounts, Jesus of the hand. Forensic physicians form? If you wanted to see him or appears only to his followers, have shown that the nails were be in his presence, he would have only to those who already not driven through the center of to physically come to you or you believed in him. He does not from it. This is the cup of my the hand because there is no way Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of Our would have to physically go to appear to unbelievers. He clearly blood ...”) the priest is actually that this placement of the nails Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort him, and on top of that how diffi- is not trying to convince unbe- not breathing or speaking into the would have been able to support Wayne, answered this week’s ques- cult would it be to get any private lievers that he has risen. He chalice. At this point, the direc- the weight of a man hanging on tions. time with him at all? appears to those who already tives for celebrating Mass call for the cross. Also, this placement But Jesus wants all people to the priest to make a slight bow as believe to strengthen their belief avoided major arteries and at the Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- have access to him in all places he says these words out of rever- in him. The believers in their turn same time cut the median nerve tions from readers. E-mail your and at all times. So he ascends to ence for the sanctity of this most are eventually filled with the in half causing excruciating pain. questions to [email protected] heaven and sends us the Holy holy moment. So even though it Holy Spirit and sent by the Lord Concerning the feet, the nails fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s Spirit. Through the power of the may look this way, the priest is Jesus on mission to make disci- were driven between the first and Catholic, That’s A Good Holy Spirit, we can be with the not speaking into the chalice. ples of all peoples. Again, it is second metatarsal bones not Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort risen Lord Jesus anywhere, any- through the church by the power through those bones. This was Wayne, IN 46856. Include your time. We experience him when we In the Passion narrative it says,“Not a of the Holy Spirit, that the resur- done in order to avoid major name, city and an e-mail address pray alone in our rooms. He rected Jesus wishes to show him- bone of it will be broken.”What about blood loss and thus to prevent a or phone number so we can con- becomes present to us “where two self to the world in all places and where the nails were driven into Jesus’ quick death. tact you if necessary. Anonymity or three are gathered together” in at all times. hands and feet? LF,Ossian The Romans were precision will be preserved upon request. his name. He becomes uniquely and most powerfully present to us During the Eucharistic Prayer,why does Forensic physicians who have in the holy Eucharist, which can be studied the Roman method of cru- the priest breathe or speak into the cifixion have found that in both found in every tabernacle, in every chalice? Anonymous,Fort Wayne SCRIPTURE SEARCH Catholic Church throughout the the hands and the feet the nails During the words of institution would have been driven between world. All this and more, through By Patricia Kasten the power of the Holy Spirit, over the wine in the chalice the bones and not through them. which the risen Lord sent us so (“Take this all of you and drink Thus, no bones were broken in the For June 3, 2007 Rm. 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Following is a word search based on the Second Pope Benedict XVI on abortion, Reading and Gospel for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. The words can be found in all politicians and communion directions in the puzzle. lying to Brazil on May 9, pope speaks off the cuff.” JUSTIFIED BY FAITH PEACE Pope Benedict XVI was All of which tended to create, OUR LORD JESUS ACCESS Fasked whether he supported unnecessarily, an image of confu- THE BOAST ENDURANCE CHARACTER the excommunication of Mexican sion, vacillation, and, as Vic HOPE DISAPPOINT LOVE legislators who had voted to Simpson put it, a “roll back” of a CATHOLIC CANNOT BEAR SPIRIT OF TRUTH legalize abortion. The pope tough papal stance. In fact, how- GUIDE YOU SPEAK DECLARE replied, “Yes, this excommunica- ever, there is considerable clarity tion was not something arbitrary, beneath the surface confusion, DIFFERENCE GLORIFY FATHER REASON but is foreseen by the Code (of and it’s worth noting precisely GEORGE WEIGEL Canon Law). It is simply part of what’s clear. church law that the killing of an First, it is the settled convic- these cases to the discretion of ACCESS innocent baby is incompatible tion of the Catholic Church that a the local bishops, who are pre- with being in communion with legislator’s facilitating abortion sumably better-informed about JOCHARACTERE the body of Christ.” That seemed through a vote to legalize or fund the circumstances than he is: and clear enough, until Jesuit Father the procedure puts that legislator by “circumstances,” I do not GU I DEYOUFNAD Federico Lombardi, the papal outside the communion of the mean “balancing” serious (and, GGJSSECCADE I press spokesman, went though church. The pope seems content some would argue, canonically the press section of the papal to leave it to moral theologians to required) sanctions against way- OPLSPEAKEUBS plane and told reporters that the determine precisely how this ward politicians with other pru- UEDO I HA I NRTA pope “was not announcing a new form of cooperation with grave dential considerations, but the policy on Catholic politicians,” evil touches on legislators (as dis- specific circumstances of RHTURTFOBAOP and that in any case, as the tinguished, say, from abortion- Legislator X. All of which is to LOVE I I SJONNP Mexican bishops had not pro- ists). But that a public official’s say that Pope Benedict seems nounced a formal excommunica- act in facilitating the “killing of unlikely to issue a universal edict OREHTAFUACNO tion of the legislators, the pope an innocent human baby” is on the subject. RTRSEFHYSEA I wasn’t doing so. “incompatible with being in com- This may well be good eccle- The next day, a transcript of munion with the body of Christ” siology and prudent pastoral DRURNYAOTECN the pope’s impromptu press con- is not in doubt. And if one’s com- practice, but it is very difficult to OJKWLBNNPKJ T ference was posted on the Vatican munion with the body of Christ communicate without appearing Web site, in Italian; alert that is the church is radically rup- to vacillate. Thus it would be PEACERALCEDX observers like my friends John tured, then one must not present helpful if the Holy See would, on Thavis of CNS, Philip Pullela of oneself for holy Communion — some future occasion (and not six © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications Reuters, and Victor Simpson of for that is to add a lie to the origi- months from now) underscore the AP (who seems to have been nal offense against justice, the that a) deliberate legislative facil- covering popes since Linus, taking of an innocent human life. itation of abortion is a grave evil Vatican has undertaken. In 1999, Cletus and Clement) reported that Second, Benedict’s answer that puts one outside the com- LETTER as part of preparations for the the transcript had altered what the indicates that he will support the munion of the church and thus jubilee year, the entire lighting system of St. Peter’s Basilica was pope had actually said. The “yes” actions of those bishops who renders the reception of holy CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 at the beginning of his answer deem it a pastoral necessity to Communion a dishonest act, and upgraded to be low-impact. (which might have been a bit of order that politicians in this posi- b) that, when local bishops While not revealing how much Strategically placed energy-saving rhetorical throat-clearing, much tion of estrangement from the choose to forbid obstinate politi- the solar project will cost, light bulbs were installed inside like someone saying, “Well ...”) Church not be given holy cians from receiving holy Cuscianna said “it will pay for and out, cutting the basilica’s had been deleted, as had the ref- Communion. Anyone who Communion for this reason, they itself in a few years” from the sav- energy consumption by an esti- erences to Mexican bishops. Not expects Pope Benedict to distance will receive the full support of ings on energy bills. mated 40 percent. altogether reassuringly, Father himself from the American bish- the Holy See. Whatever solar power the hall In 2000, the Vatican unveiled Lombardi went on to note that ops who have taken this stand is is not using will be funneled into its own electric motor vehicle this was standard procedure, as likely to be disappointed. the Vatican’s energy grid and ben- recharging station, where electric efit other energy needs, he said. wheelchairs, scooters and cars the Vatican Secretariat of State And third, the pope’s answer George Weigel is a senior fellow of “reviews and cleans up” the suggests that he is prepared to The solar rooftop garden is not could “tank up.” the Ethics and Public Policy the first environmental project the pope’s remarks “every time the leave the pastoral judgment on Center in Washington, D.C. JUNE 3, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

BISHOP DWENGER HOSTS HEART AND SOUL WRESTING CAMP Bishop Dwenger High School will host the Heart and Soul Wrestling Camp in the school’s wrestling room June 18-21 from 1-4 p.m. Incoming 2007- 2008 students in grades kindergarten through 12 are invited. The cost is $100 dollars per camper (reduced group rate available). Checks are payable to John Bennett. Attire for the camp is shorts and t-shirt (wrestling shoes not required). Camp technicians are Joshua Buuck, Angel Escobedo and Andrae Hernandez. For information, contact John Bennett at [email protected], (260) Sports 496-4700 or (260) 486-5805 or Joshua Buuck at [email protected]. Feast of Corpus Christi

•Eucharistic Adoration •Eucharistic Procession in Church 1 - 5 PM with the Blessed Sacrament •Potluck Dinner 6 - 7 PM and Benediction 5 - 6 PM PROVIDED BY ST. JUDE SCHOOL The St. Jude Lady Eagles were recently crowned the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 2007 soccer champions. St. Jude Lady Eagles soar Homilist - Father Tony Steinacker to a soccer victory Sunday, June 10, 2007 Molly Werling, Ally Osburn, and BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN St. Jude Church - Fort Wayne • www.stjudefw.org Suzie Charais. Coach Yemura Kebede praised this group stating FORT WAYNE — The Lady “they all played as one.” Eagles from St. Jude school were On the road to the champi- recently crowned Catholic Youth onship, the Eagles downed St. Organization (CYO) 2007 soccer Vincent and St. Charles 7. In the champions. final game of the tournament, St. The team consisted of nine Jude outscored St. Joe-St. eighth graders and nine seventh Elizabeth 3-1. graders this season. Winning “Our girls played with great )"7& " (".& 1-"/ members included Ann Kebede, heart the whole game,” said McKenzie Guiver, Caroline Kebede. Martha Kebede, Jeff Kilbane, Caroline Glowacki, Parks and Paul Glowacki also '03 :063 $)*-%£4 Emma Collis, Stevie Fyfe, Lori helped coach the CYO champs Hubertz, Danielle Miller, this season. Gabrielle Ferro, Tia Miller, During the regular season /&95 #*35)%": Hannah Bair, Andrea Ehinger, match ups, St. Jude lost one Adrienne Korson, Aubrey game to St. Charles 8 and tied Plan your next birthday party at the Schrader, Gretchen Clemens, St. Vincent finishing runner-up. College Football Hall of Fame for an easy, inexpensive and creative celebration. Dwenger announces more summer camps Special birthday package includes: FORT WAYNE — Bishop held July 23-27, 9-11:30 a.m. Dwenger High School in Fort Grades kindergarten through 8 in U Party host/hostess Wayne has announced the fol- the 2007-08 school year, are lowing summer camps: invited. Cost is $30 or $60 U Hall of Fame admission • Youth basketball camp for including shorts and a shirt. For U Pizza and juice box meal boys and girls will be the follow- information, contact Amy ing: session one, June 11-15; or Gonzagowski at (260) 496-4700, U Plates, cups utensils and napkins session two, July 9-13. Grades ext. 340. Football centerpieces kindergarten through 3 meet 9- • Stunt camp is scheduled July U 10:15 a.m., and grades 4-8 meet 23-27, 9-11:30 a.m. The camp is U Interactive play area 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is $40. open to grades 5-8 in the 2007- Contact Coach Kostoff or Coach 08 school year. Cost is $50 or U Passes to Enshrinement FanFest for all guests Scudder at (260) 496-4700, ext. $80 with outfit. Contact Amy U Hall of Fame youth t-shirt for birthday child 316 and 336, for information. Gonzagowski at (260) 496-4700, • Dance team camp will be ext. 340 for information. June 18-22, 9-11:30 a.m. in the Most forms available online at For additional information or to SAC. Grades kindergarten www.bishopdwenger.com and in through 8 are eligible. Cost is the front office of the school. For reserve your party, please call $40 or $45 at the door. more information, call the school • Wrestling camp will be held at (260) 496-4700 unless speci- June 18-21 from 1-5 p.m. in the fied otherwise. The school will 574-235-7716 SAC. The camp is open to grades be implementing summer hours 1-12. Cost is $100. on June 4. Staff will be available • Cheerleading camp will be from 7:30-11:30 a.m. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JUNE 3, 2007

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BY GINNY KOHRMAN turn back to the Lord. amazement and fear came over repentance for the forgiveness of today that will give that person We read also in the Gospel of them. It seems everything the sins.” People began to wonder if some encouragement? John regarding John the Baptist, neighbors expected turned out to he could be the Messiah they were Transforming society that he was sent by God to the be so totally different. Perhaps waiting for all these years. John Be aware of your own dignity Opening prayer people for a purpose. “He came as they left asking themselves, “What sensed this and told the people I as a son or daughter of God and All gracious God, you gave to a witness to testify to the light, so then, will this child be?” am not the one. I am not worthy give that same respect to people us St. John the Baptist who was that all might believe through him. These events bring to mind that to even loosen his sandal strap. He you work with, meet on the street, open to your call even before he He himself was not the light, but none of us can know the mind of went on to say, “I am baptizing as you drive today, or in whatever was born. Give to us that kind of he came to testify to the light. The God. Life is a journey of trust with with water, but one mightier than I situation you find yourself in listening heart so we may respond true light, which enlightens every- many unexpected turns and twists, is coming. He will baptize you today. to your calls and nudgings which one, was coming into the world.” which often bring us to our knees. with the Holy Spirit and fire.” often come to us through others. (Jn 1: 6-9) Often we read he was St. Teresa of Avilla had this to say John certainly was a humble Closing prayer Bless us with generous hearts, the forerunner of Jesus — a person about her journey, “God leads man. He was who he was meant knowing all things are possible with a mission to be carried out to souls along many roads and paths, to be — he preached the good The Canticle of Zechariah with your grace. This we ask the people of Israel. just as God has led mine.” news to the people, helping them Blessed be the Lord, the God through Jesus your Son in union The call — Is 49: 1-6 and Lk 1:57-66, We are asked to be open, to look at their lives and the way of Israel; with the Holy Spirit. Amen. 80 believing and trusting, following they were living. Some turned he has come to his people and While in the womb, God called the God who will lead us to where away because it was touching set them free. Scripture: Is 49: 1-6; Acts 13: him and named him. God had a we would rather not go at times. areas of their life they didn’t want He raised up for us a mighty 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66, 80 definite purpose in mind for John. Just getting the news of a family to change. savior, I often wonder what went on in member diagnosed with cancer or John did not take on a role of born of the house of his ser- Commentary the minds of Zechariah and some other serious illness. Being being someone else. He chal- vant David. Elizabeth during this time of wait- told your position is being cut or lenged people to change and be Through his holy prophets he John the Baptist, a prophet for ing and confinement. Certainly one of the children was in an acci- who they were meant to be. We promised of old his time, was destined before his their trust in God deepened at the dent on the way home from too, have been given a purpose in that he would save us from our birth to be a special emissary for incredible news of bringing forth a school. Incidents like these can be life, God’s Holy Spirit is within us enemies, the people of his time and a model child but in their old age. Yet so the heartbreakers and cause one to guiding and directing us if we are from the hands of all who hate for us. He was the son of Elizabeth often Scripture reminds us nothing question one’s faith. But like John open to hear through our times of us. and Zechariah. Since they were up is impossible with God. This is our “who grew and became strong in prayer and quiet. Ask to be able to He promised to show mercy to in years they had not been blessed faith to believe in the wondrous spirit, while in the wilderness, see what it is if you are uncertain. our fathers with children, which was a heavy works of God. Imagine the sur- these can become our Pray for confidence that you will and to remember his holy burden to bear. Yet in their old age, prise of their friends and neighbors wilderness/desert experiences to be given the courage and strength covenant. the Angel Gabriel visited on hearing the news that Elizabeth make us strong in spirit and have to carry out and fulfill God’s plan This was the oath he swore to Zechariah who was carrying out was with child. the courage to face in faith life’s in your life. Change is never easy his father Abraham: his priestly function of offering Finally the day of John’s birth challenges. but we have many good models in to set us free from the hands of incense before the Lord to tell him arrived and we know from the lives of saints. our enemies, that his wife, Elizabeth, will bear a Scripture their neighbors rejoiced The mission We have been called by God. free to worship him without son and his name is to be John. at the news and fully expected he Through our baptism we are to be fear, Startled, afraid and incredulous at would be named after his father, Living in the desert for years disciples of God’s love, peace- holy and righteous in his sight hearing such news, Zechariah was Zechariah. On the eighth day, as was like the training ground for makers and bearers of the good all the days of our life. slow in believing this good news was the custom, the child would John. It was a time spent in soli- news. You, my child, shall be called and as a result of his lack of belief be circumcised and named. tude, fasting and prayer to be the prophet of the Most High; he was struck dumb until the time Imagine again the surprise, when formed by the Spirit in order to Evangelization and for you will go before the Lord the promise was fulfilled. John Elizabeth was asked and said his carry out God’s mission to the to prepare his way, would be great before the Lord. name would be John, and still people of Israel. This probably action challenge to give his people knowledge took a span of years and when the of salvation He would be a person filled with being more incredulous they asked Interior renewal time was right he seemed to be on by the forgiveness of their sins. the Spirit even from his mother’s Zechariah, who wrote “John is his Whatever your walk in life, are fire with God’s Spirit. He went In the tender compassion of womb. He would drink no wine or name.” you trying to be the person God throughout the whole region of the our God strong drink but would challenge Only when they realized created you to be? Reflect on your the people of Israel to repent and Zechariah could speak again, Jordan, “proclaiming a baptism of the dawn from on high shall purpose in life — carrying out the break upon us, demands of your vocation as a to shine on those who dwell in parent, a grandparent, a student, a darkness and the shadow of death, teacher, a professional, a worker, to guide our feet into the way etc. Pray for the grace to be faith- of peace. Jubilee Pilgrim Cross ful to your mission. Glory be to the Father, and to Reaching out to others the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. John the Baptist brought good As it was in the beginning is news to people, Jesus is the Good now and ever shall be, world News in our lives. What good without end. 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D’Arcy celebrated the feast of tionship with his church: Vines this is the way Christ loved his the Ascension May 20 with some and Vinedresser, Good Shepherd church. of his biggest fans — the and Flock, Building and “In a sense, your heaven has Mishawaka Antioch Youth Cornerstone, and Bridegroom and already started — through the Group. St. Bavo Church was Spouse. These images, he said, Eucharist. When you receive packed with the teens and their only prove up in our closeness, Communion, your heaven has families for the 7 p.m. Mass. our unity and in holy already begun.” During his homily, Bishop Communion. As he concluded, the bishop D’Arcy moved down from the “Jesus is closer to us than we called for silence, and asked the altar and congenially questioned are to ourselves.” young people to reflect on the the youths. His kind yet challeng- Unity is an important theme nature of this selfless love: ing manner reminded many older with Antioch Youth. With what “Pray for the gift of knowing parishioners of the bishops who they call their “Four Pillars” how to love,” he said, “and tell catechized them at their confir- (youth Mass, weekly eucharistic him what you will do in return.” mations. adoration, Sunday evening meet- Father Barry England, pastor “I am delighted to be here ings, and youth retreats), the of St. Bavo, hosted the bishop, with you on this feast of the youths evangelize in more than along with Antioch facilitator Ascension,” he said. “The disci- eight area high schools and repre- Bob Kloska and St. Bavo Parish ples returned so joyfully from sent many of the South Bend area associate Gus Zuehlke. After the this moment ... having seen Jesus parishes. This past Easter Vigil, Mass, Bishop D’Arcy accepted leave them that day. Yet they the Catholic Church welcomed an invitation to the humble pizza- were so very sad, so dejected on several young people into full and-pop post-Mass celebration. Good Friday, when Jesus was laid communion, who said their Because a bishop’s visit always is in the tomb.” Catholic faith is a fruit of the SUAN BAXTER a door-buster for Antioch, the “Can anyone tell me what was Antioch Ministry. Marian student and Antioch participant Hank Gettinger of Bremen was party had to be moved to the gym the difference between these two Barbara Finkelstein, an invited by Bishop John M. D’Arcy to talk about Pope Benedict XVI’s because of the crowds. experiences? Why would they be Antioch mom who was present at The visit left many youth with the Mass, said she felt deeply encyclical, “God Is Love,” (“Deus Caritas Est”) during the homily at the a strong sense of belonging. One so full of joy when Jesus left Antioch Mass on May 20 at St. Bavo in Mishawaka. them as he ascended?” moved as she watched the youth teen, who asked to remain anony- After praising the valiant interact with their bishop. gians expected Pope Benedict’s son of Paul and Monica mous, said he felt the bishop truly attempts at what he called “some “These kids really respect our first encyclical to be about the Gettinger, of Bremen. Gettinger, cares for young people of the dio- pretty complicated theology,” priests... They won’t let anyone dictatorship of relativism. who said he had just studied the cese. Bishop D’Arcy explained that the ever so much as criticize a priest “So many times we have seen text at Marian, correctly “He was like a celebrity ... disciples had begun to understand in their presence. this in our culture: ‘You will answered “God is Love” (“Deus everybody wanted to be around the nature of the church. “Seeing them with the bishop, decide what is good and evil.’ Caritas Est”) in English and him, but we were all kind of shy. “When Jesus was with them too — they truly seemed to This has been true whether it is Latin. He joked around a lot and he can before the Ascension, only a few understand how important he is an attack on a great building on a Bishop D’Arcy explained the be really funny ... but when he people could meet him face to to us; they understand who the beautiful September morning, or importance of the document, as talks about loving God, it’s no face,” he said. “But they had bishop is ... that he appears in the on a new life in the womb.” he invited the young theologian joke. begun to understand that after- place of the Holy Father, of the But Bishop D’Arcy said the to share the spotlight with him “It always seems like he’s best ward, it was better: now, all could apostles, of Peter himself.” pope’s first encyclical had a very for a few moments. From the buddies with the pope when he meet him face to face. This hap- Bishop D’Arcy speaks often to different title, and again, he ques- altar, the two discussed the pope’s quotes him, so you feel closer to pens through grace, which comes diocesan youth about the pope tioned the youths about the name words. the pope. (Bishop D’Arcy) is a to us through the sacrament of and his mission, and the of that document. He called on “The Holy Father said love very holy person. baptism. At our baptism, Jesus Ascension Mass was no excep- Marian High School student must be disciplined,” Bishop “He inspires me to pray hard- becomes present in each one of tion. Also during his homily, he William “Hank” Gettinger, the D’Arcy said. “This is the way er.” discussed the fact that theolo- LISTEN ON THE WEB! www.redeemerradio.com

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