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50¢ March 9, 2008 Volume 82, No. 10 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Springing forward New chaplain strengthens Daylight Saving Time begins community March 9; get to Mass on time dilemma BY DON CLEMMER Using wrong words FORT WAYNE — Father George Gabet discovered ruled not valid his love for the old years before his ordi- nation while attending it at Sacred Heart in Fort Page 5 Wayne. Now he will be serving Sacred Heart, as well as Catholics in South Bend, through his new assign- ment as a chaplain of a community formed especially for Catholics who worship in the pre-Vatican II rite. This rite, called the 1962 Roman , the Award winning Tridentine Rite and, more recently, the extraordinary teachers form of the , has received greater atten- tion since the July 2007 publication of Benedict Theology teachers XVI’s , “,” allowed for greater use of it. cited for gifts To meet the needs of Catholics wishing to worship in this rite in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Page 10 John M. D’Arcy has established the St. Mother Theodore Guérin Community. This community, which came into effect March 1, will consist of parishioners at Sacred Heart in Fort Wayne and St. John the Baptist Vices and virtues in South Bend, two that have offered the Tridentine rite Mass since 1990. Father George Gabet Envy and sloth explored will be the community’s chaplain. While a native of Fort Wayne, Father Gabet is a this week of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, an interna- Page 13 tional community of formed in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, the charism of which is the celebration of the Tridentine rite. DON CLEMMER Father Gabet is a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High Father George Gabet of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter speaks at a pro-life event in May School and Ball State University. Partly through his of 2007. Father Gabet, a Fort Wayne native, will serve as chaplain of the newly formed St. Sheen to receive Mother Theodore Guérin Community, who worship in the Tridentine rite. GABET, PAGE 3 medal Notre Dame’s Laetare DIOCESAN TEENS GATHER Medal awarded Faith outfoxes tragedy: Page 18 A story of and survival FOR RETREAT

earnest. It’s a real love story,” says Father BY KAY COZAD Scheidt, who is now the pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka. GRANGER — Joel Fox and Lauren Kreager The following years of high school had are two young people in love. This past year the couple attending Mass at St. Pius X they excitedly anticipated their wedding day, Parish, youth group and several weekend set for Dec. 29 of 2007. This year they are retreats to strengthen their faith. just happy that Fox is alive. This after a dev- “As our relationship started to become astating accident last September left him stronger, we became more faithful,” says burned and in a coma for six weeks. Fox. They were known in the community for The couple met as juniors attending their chaste lifestyle choice and spoke on the Marian High School. Kreager was an active subject to all who would listen. faith-filled , while Fox, like many Following high school graduation, the CINDY BLACK other students his age, had fallen-away. two attended college together, as they contin- One Consuming Passion was the theme for During the early days of their relationship, ued to offer talks on chastity and faith issues Kreager questioned whether she should con- to those around them. Kreager studied theol- the high school students’ retreat held last tinue to see this boy who lived a very secular ogy and philosophy, while Fox, whose fami- weekend at Epworth Forest in North lifestyle. ly is part owner in J.R. Fox Jewelry Store, “I always knew I wanted to marry a majored in general studies. Webster. Fifty-one teens participated in Catholic guy. I wasn’t sure I should date “My goal was to get a general studies him,” she says. degree so I could work at Fox Jewelers,” he the retreat. A reconciliation service was led After meeting with her parish priest, says. by Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of Our Father Dan Scheidt, then-associate pastor at In 2006, Kreager was off to Austria to St. Pius X, Granger, and speaking to Fox study while Fox transferred to South Bend to Lady of Good Hope, Fort Wayne, and about his faith, one-on-one faith counseling attend Indiana University-South Bend and Mass were cele- brought Fox back to the church. (IUSB). “For the love of her, he came to speak brated by Father Glenn Kohrman, pastor of with me. And he began to practice his faith in FOX, PAGE 20 St. Mary of the Lake, Culver. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 9, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC newspaper of the Diocese solidifies Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 celebration of the Latin Mass PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy years ago at the Cathedral of the Holy privileged to do so, and now I intend to do EDITOR: Tim Johnson in Boston. For many years, my good so again. I have asked Father George to set ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer friend Dominic (Nick) Harris has asked me up a time so I can celebrate this Mass in STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad to bring in a member of Father George’s each end of the diocese. I will need to community, the Fraternity of St. Peter, to rehearse again, and it will bring back so NEWS give assurance that this Mass could be cele- many memories. I look forward to it and to Editorial Department brated well into the future. The significant meeting those many people including, I am PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES number that attend the Mass in Fort Wayne told, a few young people who come from FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, are worried that with priests aging, they the surrounding area to pray at this Mass. Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY may not have anyone to celebrate this J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Mass. Father George is a member of a reli- Joe Medical Center Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane gious congregation called The Priestly Recently I made a pastoral visitation to Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, be given due honor for its Fraternity of St. Peter and they are dedicat- Regional Medical Center, ed to the celebration of Mass under this Jennifer Murray, Jennifer Ochstein venerable and ancient usage South Bend. Founded, like so many other form. institutions in our diocese, by the and Deb Wagner With such words does Pope Benedict With the help of Father Bob Schulte, our Congregation of Holy Cross, in this case XVI present to us the reason for the right , we reached Father George, the sisters. This hospital has served with a Business Department use of what he has called the extraordinary and with the approval of his superiors, he special devotion to the poor and needy in BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice form of the . In this decision, began his ministry with us this past Sunday. this diocese since 1882. I offered Mass in AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Pope Benedict showed his great pastoral Father Gabet will be responsible for cel- the chapel and concelebrated with Father heart and gave a place to the traditional ebrating the Mass according to the extraor- Henry Byekwaso, the chaplain. Also pres- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Latin Mass, the Mass promulgated by [email protected] dinary rite in both Fort Wayne and South ent was Father David Tyson, CSC, provin- blessed Pope John XXIII in 1962, “never Bend. He will have the spiritual care of cial of Holy Cross, and Father Tony abrogated” and named it as “extraordinary Advertising Sales each community. To the extent possible, he Szakaly, CSC, associate provincial, along form of the liturgy of the church” — he will celebrate the Mass in each church each Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) with many South Bend pastors. also showed his understanding of history. In Sunday, and where necessary, he will call (260) 456-2824 I want to single out one beautiful event a letter written to , the Holy Father on other priests to help him. that was shared with us at the luncheon that Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) said too often the serious divisions in the Father George will also assist as part- followed. You know that one of the most (574) 234-0687 church could have been avoided if the time priest chaplain at Lutheran Hospital, painful things that can happen to a mother, Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY church or the had taken an extra Fort Wayne and will try to visit each indeed to a father as well, is the loss of an step toward reconciliation. He hopes to rec- Catholic patient there twice a week. unborn child through a miscarriage. Just Published weekly except the last oncile those who have separated themselves His community has asked that he be when it seems there is to be a new person Sunday in June, second and fourth from the church. assigned as a chaplain to each group and in the world, something unexpected hap- weeks in July, second week in August Mindful of all those who treasure the that the group have a heavenly patron. Of pens, and the birth does not take place. and last week in December by the Latin rite and indeed of many young people course, we have chosen St. Mother Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Saint Joseph Medical Center as part of its who find themselves better able pro-life efforts will, with great 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort to worship in it because of what Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage sensitivity, take the remains of they sense as a strong sense of the unborn child and bury them paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mystery, the pope has made it mailing office. His community has asked in a special cemetery plot. Then possible for the older Latin rite once or twice a year, all the par- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: to be celebrated without any spe- ents who have lost a child in this Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort cial permission. that he be assigned as a chaplain way are brought together for a Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Indeed since Pope John Paul prayer service at the cemetery. [email protected]. II allowed this under some con- to each group and that the group This gives closure to a very ditions and encouraged bishops painful event. Many thanks to SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in to be open to it, in a special Sister Laureen Painter, pastoral advance, one year $20. Bundle rates apostolic letter in 1988, we have have a heavenly patron. minister at the medical center, available on request. Single copy 50¢. been blessed to have in our dio- who has put together this effort cese what is now called the Of course, we have chosen along with Nancy Hellyer. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort extraordinary form. This is the Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Gratitude also to Nancy for Mass that I grew up with and her strong emphasis on the 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. prayed at Our Lady of St. Mother Theodore Guérin. BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Catholic identity during her time Presentation Church in Brighton, Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- as administrator at Saint Joseph 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. Mass., the Mass I celebrated for Medical Center, and to Father the first 10 years of my priest- Henry for his devotion to the News deadline is the Monday morn- hood. It has been celebrated sick and the dying for over 20 ing before publication date. every Sunday in each end of our Theodore Guérin. years. A beautiful day at Saint Joseph Advertising deadline is nine days diocese since 1989. Father George will live at Sacred Heart Regional Medical Center, South Bend. before publication date. In Fort Wayne, several senior priests rectory, Fort Wayne, but will be responsible have made this available. I salute Father for the pastoral care of each community, LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- Dan Leeuw, Father Adam Schmidt, and working in close with each Another parish mission comes original, signed letters about there have been others. In the South Bend pastor. Like the priests of other religious issues affecting church life. Although I was off west on a wintry northern area, one thinks especially of Father Jim congregations, he will be a full member of we cannot publish every letter we Indiana night to our westernmost parish, St. Seculoff, who celebrated this Mass both in our presbyterate, and I am pleased to wel- receive, we strive to provide a bal- St. Mary, Bristol, and also in St. John the Stanislaus Kostka, New Carlisle. My pur- anced representation of expressed come him back to his home diocese. I know pose was to close the mission with Father opinions and a variety of reflections Baptist, South Bend. More recently several he will be a blessing for us. priests of Holy Cross have filled in, Father Paul McCarthy. Despite some health prob- on life in the church.We will choose lems, Father Paul has begun a vigorous letters for publication based on read- Jerome Esper, CSC, and Father Tom Blantz, CSC. ministry among the people there. He has er interest, timeliness and fairness. Professor Mark Searle instituted eucharistic adoration on a weekly Readers may agree or disagree with Many years ago when the Latin Mass the letter writers’ opinions. Letters basis and is working hard for the renewal was reintroduced in our diocese at the and restoration of the . must not exceed 500 words. All let- A special new priest request of Pope John Paul II, I met It was a joy to hear from so many people ters must be signed and include a When Pope Benedict XVI issued his phone number and address for verifi- Professor Mark Searle, who served for a how much they appreciate his presence and motu proprio, I thought immediately of short time on our Diocesan Liturgical his leadership, and there was a fine crowd cation.We reserve the right to edit Father George Gabet, FSSP. Father George letters for legal and other concerns. Commission and who was an eminent litur- despite the wintry evening. is a native of St. John Parish, New Haven, gical scholar teaching at Notre Dame. He Looking forward to and also Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, and attended Bishop Dwenger High School, later died quite prematurely. At any rate, he to watching spring training from afar. No P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN where among other things, he played foot- gave me clear advice when this Mass was call as of yet from the Red Sox, but there is 46856-1169; or e-mail: ball. first restored. He said, “Bishop, it is very [email protected] still time. Several years ago, I had the privilege of important for you to celebrate that Mass See you all next week. ISSN 0891-1533 ordaining Father George according to the with the people so they have a sense that USPS 403630 old rite, the rite by which I was ordained 51 they are fully part of the diocese.” I was MARCH 9, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

in airports, and Bishop D’Arcy proprio, demand has risen for was looking for a priest to contin- priests of the Priestly Fraternity of STATEMENT BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY ue the work and dedication of St. Peter. GABET priests like Father Dan Leeuw, “We feel blessed to have his Father James Seculoff, Father ministry here in this diocese,” said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Adam Schmitt and others who Father Robert Schulte, vicar gener- Appointment of Father have said the Latin Mass in Fort al of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- School and Ball State University. Wayne and South Bend in recent South Bend. George Gabet Partly through his work in the pro- decades. Father Gabet says he too is life movement, he discovered his “I think we need to build up the happy to be back in Fort Wayne Bishop D’Arcy has announced the appointment of Rev. George G. vocation and entered the interna- community in South Bend,” Father with his family and serving the Gabet of the Fraternity of St. Peter, as chaplain to the St. Mother tional seminary of the Priestly Gabet says, noting that the St. community that first introduced Theodore Guerin Community. This community will be part of the Fraternity of St. Peter in John the Baptist community has him to the Tridentine rite. parish of Sacred Heart, Fort Wayne. Father Gabet has also been Wigratzbad, Germany in 1991. He been without a priest who says the “It’s every priest’s dream come appointed chaplain of the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Community at was ordained a priest by Bishop Latin Mass since Father Seculoff’s true,” he notes, thanking God, St. John the Baptist Parish, South Bend. D’Arcy in 1997. Father Gabet move to New Haven in 2007. Bishop D’Arcy and Father John This appointment is effective March 2, 2008, and has been made in recently served as North American Father Gabet will travel to Berg, his general. communion with and in full observance of the apostolic letter in the district superior of the fraternity. South Bend almost every Sunday Addressing the issue of the role form of motu proprio, “Summorum Pontificum.” During this time, the fraternity to celebrate Mass at St. John the of the extraordinary form of Father Gabet, therefore, will serve as a chaplain in these two opened 11 new apostolates across Baptist. He will also offer a daily Roman Missal in the context of parishes with responsibility for the community who worships under the United States. Latin Mass at Sacred Heart in Fort the church as a whole, Father the extraordinary form of the Roman Missal, as detailed by Pope “This will be our 35th diocese Wayne. Other priests who are will- Gabet says the church has always Benedict XVI in “Summorum Pontificum.” that we’ll be working in,” explains ing and available will say the had different rites, all fully in com- Father Gabet will also serve as a part-time chaplain at Lutheran Father Gabet of his Fort Wayne Sunday Mass in Fort Wayne. munion with , and that Hospital, Fort Wayne, assisting the priests of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton assignment, “and also our 40th Along with saying Mass, the together, they create a beautiful Parish and working with Roseann Bloomfield, who has been appoint- apostolate within those 35 dioce- pope’s motu proprio allows for arrangement much as different ed by the bishop for pastoral care at this hospital. ses in the United States and administering the sacraments flowers do in a bouquet. He adds Canada.” according to the earlier rituals, that what is important is meeting Father Gabet’s assignment in notes Brian MacMichael, director the spiritual needs of the faithful the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South of the Office of Worship for the and that, for some people, this Bend came at a time when he was diocese. This, he adds, fits with means the Latin Mass. Lansing bishop retires; looking for a ministry that was less Father Gabet’s role as a chaplain. “It helps them to be holier,” he demanding and required less time Also as a result of the motu notes. “It helps them pray better.” auxiliary successor WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Mengeling Benedict XVI has accepted the for his “dedi- Essays reveal how teens plan resignation of Bishop Carl F. cation, love Mengeling of Lansing, Mich., 77, of Christ, and named as his successor Detroit untiring serv- to make a ripple effect Auxiliary Bishop Earl A. Boyea, ice, gentle 56. leadership, Fifteen students to travel to New York for papal Mass at Yankee Stadium The changes were announced joyous in Washington Feb. 27 by demeanor, reviewed the essays based on school know that I am Catholic, BY TIM JOHNSON Pietro Sambi, apos- dynamic which fulfilled the criteria and and they can come to me with tolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop Earl A. preaching offered specific ideas for bringing questions about the Catholic faith.” Bishop Boyea’s installation will be Boyea, Diocese of and unstint- FORT WAYNE — “One of the the experience of the papal trip Ben Keller, a freshman from April 29. Lansing ing love” for great sources of hope in our faith back to the diocese. Walkerton, wrote: “If I was chosen “I am blessed to be the bearer the diocese. and what we believe in is that after Besides Christie, those selected to go to the papal Mass with Pope and bringer of good news,” Bishop He asked 2,000 years of our church being include Joann Derbiszewski of Benedict XVI, I would be able to Mengeling told reporters at a press the Catholics of the diocese “to beaten and battered, an 80-year- Granger, Thomas Ostrowski of spread the word to those insecure conference in Lansing. help me do my task well: ‘Lead old man can gather so many young Auburn, Michael Harding of Fort about their faith, or those that “For more than two years, we good lives’ and let us pray for one people. He can do this not only Wayne, Lindsay Harris of Fort don’t believe in the Lord. If I was have been patiently waiting, another so that my time as your because of who he is but also who Wayne, Rachel Harmon of accepted, I would be abe to make amidst much rumor and specula- bishop will be fruitful both for me he represents.” Decatur, Rachel Lill of Fort a presentation, and present it to my tion, for the announcement of a and for you.” Those were the words included Wayne, Benjamin Keller of English class and educate those new bishop for the Diocese of Born in Pontiac, Mich., April in an essay written by Anthony Hamlet, Austin Roy of Fort who don’t know who the pope is, Lansing,” he said. “Today, we 10, 1951, Bishop Boyea earned a Christie of Roanoke, who entered Wayne, Kelsey Weidman of or what a pope is. I would spread thank God and rejoice in our new bachelor’s degree in history at the diocesan essay contest to travel Milford, Sarah Robertson of South the message of God and the pope bishop.” Sacred Heart Seminary’s college to New York City to attend the Bend, Joel Florek of Marquette, around my school to my peers.” He noted that law in Detroit. He went to the papal Mass at Yankee Stadium Mich., Rene Alejandro Flores of Keller added, “I would share requires all bishops to submit their Pontifical North American College when Pope Benedict XVI visits South Bend, Katherine Gordon of that presentation with the parish on resignation to the pope at age 75, in Rome, earning a licentiate in America mid-April. Christie, a Bluffton and Alan Gustavo Pizana the next Sunday during Mass. I which he did in 2005, he said. sacred theology at the Pontifical junior at Bishop Luers High of Ligonier. They will join would also be able to share the Bishop Mengeling, ordained as Gregorian University. He was School and member of St. Director of Youth Ministry Cindy experience with my classmates in the bishop of Lansing Jan. 26, ordained a priest of the Aloysius, Yoder, is one of 15 teens Black, Father Jason Freiburger, religious education, with the help 1996, said that in the last 12 years Archdiocese of Detroit May 20, who will travel to New York for associate pastor at St. Vincent de of my mother, the teacher. My he has met Bishop Boyea on vari- 1978. the papal Mass. Paul Parish, and diocesan employ- grandmother is a teacher at a ous occasions and knows that, While serving as an associate But this is not a pilgrimage for ees who will chaperone the trip. , and I would be “above all, he loves being a priest pastor, he earned a master of arts teens who would keep their expe- The teens’ means to promote able to make a presentation to the and bishop who loves Christ and degree in history at Wayne State riences to themselves. Part of the their experiences is vast. fifth- and sixth-grade class, to his church.” University in Detroit in 1984. He essay required them to respond by Bishop Dwenger student teach them about the Lord.” “He seeks to be a eucharistic earned a doctorate in church histo- including one creative and specific Lindsay Harris wrote, “I have a Catherine Gordon, a sophomore priest with a servant’s heart,” he ry from The Catholic University of way that they could bring their creative way on how to bring my at Norwell High School in Ossian, said. “He is a ‘people person,’ America in Washington in 1987, encounter with Pope Benedict trip to see the pope back to my wrote, “Christ’s love is present friendly, relational, engaging and and also did graduate studies at the back to their parish, youth group, community and to those without every day in every way, urging us an available, willing and generous University of . or school, so that their trip will hope. During the trip I will record toward a fulfilling life. It is our servant, blessed with a sharp mind From 1988 to 2000, he was on have a ripple effect. various footage of the Mass, pope, responsibility — it is my duty — and sense of humor.” the of Sacred Heart The essay was based on Pope reactions of people on the trip, and to open our hearts to him and start “I believe he will be a good Seminary. In February 2000, Benedict’s “Spe Salvi,” other aspects. making that difference.” shepherd — inviting, welcoming, Msgr. Boyea was named presi- and based on the following line: “I will then edit it into a pod- And Alan Pizana, from St. teaching, sanctifying and serving dent and of the Pontifical “... can our encounter with the cast that people can access online Patrick Parish, Ligonier, wrote “to all in the name of Christ,” he College Josephinum in God, who in Christ has shown us and download onto their iPods,” be informative and performative added. Columbus, Ohio, a position he his face and opened his heart, be Harris added. “Since many people means taking your knowledge and The 10-county diocese covers held until 2002. Pope John Paul for us to not just ‘informative’ but have gotten into the iPod trend, using it at the right time when about 6,200 square miles. It has a II named him an auxiliary bishop ‘performative’ — that is to say, this video of the pope coming to doing a daily task.” Catholic population of about of Detroit in June 2002 and his can it change our lives, so that we New York will reach many.” The teens are a group of 150 222,500 in a total population of episcopal ordination was Sept. know we are redeemed through Fort Wayne Homestead senior from the diocese who will attend 1.8 million people. 13, 2002. the hope that it expresses?” Rachel Lill noted in her essay: the events in New York. In addi- In his remarks, Bishop Boyea Bishop Boyea is a member of Entrants were also required to “Even though I do not go to a tion Superintendent of Catholic said the pope’s decision “to entrust several organizations including have a pastor’s recommendation. Catholic school I still want to rep- Schools Holy Cross Father to me the leadership of and the the Catholic Biblical Association, Msgr. J. William Lester took resent my faith there. I want to Stephen Kempinger will attend the care for the church of Lansing the U.S. Catholic Historical the task of reading the 60 submis- write an article in the school news- papal meeting with educators in moves me not only to give thanks Society, the Fellowship of sions from 26 parishes. Msgr. paper about the trip. This will let Washington, D.C. Bishop John M. to God and to but Catholic Scholars and the Lester, who has vast educational the school know that I am proud of D’Arcy will concelebrate Mass in also brings me great joy.” Midwest Association of and pastoral experience, carefully my Catholic faith. I want to let my Washington. Bishop Boyea praised Bishop Theological Schools. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 9, 2008 Pope welcomes Glendon, urges Americans to let values guide choices

United Nations.” truths,” he said. CINDY WOODEN The international organizations Pope Benedict praised the peo- “by their nature are capable of ple of the United States for the (CNS) — fostering genuine dialogue and way they have worked together to Welcoming Mary Ann Glendon understanding, reconciling diver- unite “people of good will, as the new U.S. ambassador to gent views, and developing multi- regardless of race, nationality or the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI lateral policies and strategies .” praised those working to defend capable of meeting the manifold “Today this task of reconciling human life and urged Americans challenges of our complex and unity and diversity, of forging a to let moral values influence their rapidly changing world.” vision and summoning political choices. Glendon and the pope also the moral energy to accomplish “The American people’s his- noted that 2008 it, has become toric appreciation of the role of marks the 60th an urgent priori- religion” in making policy deci- anniversary of ty for the whole sions that take ethical and moral the Universal “I am confident that the human family,” values into account, the pope Declaration of he said. said, “is reflected in the efforts of Human Rights, The pope so many of your fellow citizens an anniversary knowledge and experience also praised the and government leaders to ensure CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Glendon said United States legal protection for God’s gift of Pope Benedict XVI poses with Mary Ann Glendon, the new U.S. ambassa- she hoped the born of your distinguished for its generosi- life, from conception to natural dor to the Vatican, during a private meeting at the Vatican Feb. 29. United States ty in foreign death.” and Vatican aid. The pope said the same com- could celebrate association with the work “The build- mitment to moral values is seen Glendon, 69, is no stranger to threat facing the human family. with a joint ing of a more in efforts to safeguard “the insti- the Vatican. The Harvard law “The quickening pace of the . secure future tution of marriage, acknowledged professor has been a member of arms race and the continuance of Pope of the Holy See will for the human as a stable union between a man the of Social tensions in the Middle East” also Benedict said family means and a woman, and that of the Sciences since 1994 and served threaten the future, he said. the declaration prove beneficial in the first and fore- family.” as president of the body for The pope repeated his call for “was the prod- most working With members of her family almost four years before being “patient and transparent negotia- uct of a world- for the integral looking on Feb. 29, Glendon and sworn in as U.S. ambassador to tions” to reduce and eliminate wide recognition fulfillment of your duties.” development of the pope exchanged speeches the Vatican. nuclear weapons, and he that a just global peoples, espe- focused on protecting human dig- Welcoming Glendon in her expressed his hope that the order can only POPE BENEDICT XVI cially through nity, eliminating poverty and pro- new role, Pope Benedict said, “I November Middle East peace be based on the the provision of moting peace. am confident that the knowledge conference hosted by the United acknowledg- adequate health And both of them mentioned and experience born of your dis- States in Annapolis, Md., was ment and care, the elimi- Pope Benedict’s planned April tinguished association with the “the first of a series of steps defense of the nation of pan- 15-20 trip to Washington and work of the Holy See will prove toward lasting peace in the inviolable dignity and rights of demics like AIDS, broader educa- New York. beneficial in the fulfillment of region.” every man and woman.” tional opportunities to young peo- “I look forward to my pastoral your duties.” Pope Benedict also repeated The massacres and wars of the ple, the promotion of women and visit to the United States in Pope Benedict’s concerns his conviction that nations, 20th century, “culminating in the the curbing of the corruption and April,” the pope told Glendon. about certain trends in U.S. socie- including the United States, must planned extermination of whole militarization which divert pre- “On your first visit to the U.S. ty and certain policies of the U.S. not act unilaterally in the face of peoples,” particularly the Jews cious resources from many of our as pontiff, you will find a warm government were framed as problems that threaten peace and during World War II, demonstrate brothers and sisters in the poorer welcome from a nation that expressions of praise for those stability around the world. that political bargaining alone countries,” he said. understands the important contri- working to protect human life Peace in the Middle East, con- cannot ensure the future of Glendon told the pope, “Your bution offered by people of faith and the traditional family and cern over new nations developing humanity and the protection of Holiness, the United States is an in our society,” the ambassador statements of hope for peace. nuclear weapons and other prob- individuals, the pope said. instrument of hope in the world assured him. Looking at global issues, the lems, he said, call for “trust in, “It must be the fruit of a deep- because its people are compas- “You will be among friends,” pope said, “the plague of interna- and commitment to, the work of er consensus based on the sionate and generous.” she said. tional terrorism” is not the only international bodies such as the acknowledgment of universal We invite your business to sponsor

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unless before the wedding the Massachusetts and Connecticut with Rhode Island have the greatest portion BY CINDY WOODEN WASHINGTON (CNS) — couple had obtained the dispensa- of Catholics when compared with other states. Arkansas has the least. According to a new study on the tion needed for a marriage religious affiliation of U.S. adults, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A between a Catholic and a non- 28 percent of Americans have Wash. baptism administered “in the Christian, the cardinal said. Wash. either changed religious affilia- Mont. N.D. Minn. Vt. name of the Creator, and of the Cardinal Navarrete also said Ore. tions or claim no religion at all. N.H. Redeemer and of the Sanctifier” that, obviously, the sacraments of Idaho S.D. The study also shows the Wis. N.Y. Mass. is not a baptism at all, said the confirmation and of Wyo. Mich. R.I. has been hardest Conn. Vatican’s Congregation for the also are invalid when conferred Nev. Neb. Iowa Penn. N.J. hit by these shifts, but that the Utah Ind. Ohio Doctrine of the Faith. on people baptized with an Ill. Del. influx of Catholic immigrants has Colo. W. Va. Md. The congregation’s statement invalid formula. Calif. Kan. Mo. Va. offset the loss. So, the percentage Ky. was published Feb. 29 as a brief In addition, he said, anyone 43% of the adult population that identi- Tenn. N.C. response to questions regarding who attempted to baptize some- Ariz. Okla. fies itself as Catholic has held fair- N.M. Ark. S.C. the validity of baptisms using one using an invalid formula is Ga. ly steady at around 25 percent, it Miss. that formula. subject to church penalties, Texas La. Ala. says. Asked whether a baptism per- which should be applied since it The 148-page study, “U.S. Catholic Population formed with that formula — or a is “seriously illegitimate and Fla. Religious Landscape Survey,” was 5-10% 31-40% 5% similar one referring to the unjust to deceive both the bap- conducted by the Pew Forum on 11-20% 41-43% “Creator, Liberator and tized and the community” by pre- % Religion & Public Life and based 21-30 Sustainer” — would be valid, the senting the rite as a baptism. on interviews with 35,000 adults Source: Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life U.S. Religious Landscape Survey ©2008 CNS congregation answered In a separate commentary also last year. “Negative.” commissioned by the doctrinal they found an overall fluidity of diversity and fragmentation” Its findings, released Feb. 25, Asked whether people who congregation, Msgr. Antonio religious affiliation. among Protestants where “hun- show that roughly 10 percent of all were initiated with a rite using Miralles said “expressions that Baptists experienced a net loss dreds of different denominations Americans are former Catholics. these formulas would now need invalidate the conferral of a true of 3.7 percent and Methodists lost (are) loosely grouped around three Almost half of these former to be baptized “in the name of baptism cannot be tolerated by 2.1 percent. Figures relating to the fairly distinct religious traditions Catholics joined Protestant denom- the Father, and of the Son and of the church.” Catholic Church show that 31.4 — evangelical Protestant churches, inations, while about half do not the Holy Spirit,” the congrega- The , a consultant to percent of adults in the United mainline Protestant churches and have a religious affiliation and a tion answered “Affirmative.” the doctrinal congregation and a States said they were raised historically black Protestant small percentage chose other faiths. The congregation said Pope professor at Rome’s Pontifical Catholic while only 23.9 percent churches.” “If everyone raised Catholic Benedict XVI “approved these Holy Cross University, said the of them identify with the Catholic Mark Gray, a research associate at stayed (with their religious affilia- responses” and ordered their pub- church believes it has no authority Church today, giving the church a the Center for Applied Research in the tion), Catholics would be one-third lication. “to change that which Christ him- net loss of 7.5 percent. Apostolate at Georgetown University, of the population,” said John If the formulas — recently ini- self instituted” when he told his “Everybody in this country is called the Pew report a “great study” Green, a senior research fellow tiated in North America to avoid disciples to go out and baptize “in losing members; everybody is but said much of the media coverage and a principal author of the study. referring to the with mas- the name of the Father, and of the gaining members,” said Luis could be misleading. Jesuit Father Allan Figueroa culine names — was used, the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Lugo, director of the Pew Forum For example, he told CNS, one Deck, executive director of the person is not yet formally a The problem with using “cre- on Religion & Public Life, during aspect of the study that has been U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Christian and any subsequent ator” and “redeemer” is not that the teleconference. overlooked is that, despite the Cultural Diversity in the Church, sacraments the person received they do not identify God as male, The survey, conducted through number of adults leaving, the said he was hardly surprised by the also are invalid, said Cardinal but that they “subvert faith in the phone interviews from May to Catholic Church continues to have report, which he described as Urbano Navarrete in a commen- Trinity” because they do not August 2007, asked respondents a 68 percent retention rate of “more than a gentle wake-up call.” tary commissioned by the doctri- make clear the relationship more than 40 questions, including members who have been Catholic He told Catholic News Service nal congregation. among the three distinct persons, what faith they were raised in and since childhood. Feb. 27 that the trend of adult “Persons who were baptized or he said. what they currently practice. He said that rate puts the Catholics leaving the church points will be baptized in the future with The monsignor also argued According to the responses, 78.4 church just behind the Mormon, to the “lack of a more vigorous the formulas in question in reality that the use of the recent formu- percent of Americans are Orthodox and Jewish traditions, engagement” with the church’s are not baptized,” the cardinal las — more common among Christians, about 5 percent belong which have a 70 percent retention diverse membership. “We can’t sit wrote. If they are now adults and Protestants than among Catholics to other faith traditions and 16.1 rate. Hindus top the list with an 84 on our laurels,” he said, stressing want to be baptized, they must — could have a negative impact percent are unaffiliated with any percent retention rate. These fig- the need to promote lay leaders, receive the instruction prescribed on ecumenism, because a com- religion, which the survey ures can get lost because the encourage vocations and also think for all preparing for baptism and mon baptism is essential for described as the fastest-growing Catholic Church is such a large of creative ways to evangelize and they should receive baptism, con- Christian unity. religious category in America. religious group and “everything is reach out to members. firmation and the during A baptism recognized as valid The respondents who said they proportional,” Gray added. The margin of error for the total the same Mass, he said. by all dialogue partners is what were not affiliated with any partic- In examining the data for the sample surveyed is plus or minus The most serious practical allows them to call each other ular faith today are more than dou- Catholic Church, the researchers 0.6 percentage points. consequences, he said, are likely Christians, he said. ble the number who said they said the increase in Latin In a Feb. 25 teleconference to be seen in the area of marriage “All of us Christians are weren’t affiliated with any particu- American members projects not with reporters, Green attributed the where no sacrament exists if both called to remain solidly faithful lar religion as children. Among only a future trend for the makeup shifts in religious affiliation to spouses had been baptized with to the unity well expressed in the Americans ages 18-29, one-quarter of American Catholicism, but for “lifecycle effects,” or the changes an invalid formula. Letter to the Ephesians,” which say they are not currently affiliated the United States as a whole. young people make when they are Even if only one of the spous- calls for a common profession of with any particular religion. According to the survey, on their own. He also said the es had been baptized with an “one Lord, one faith, one bap- The survey’s researchers said Latinos already account for rough- changes in religious affiliation invalid formula, there still is no tism, one God and Father of all,” the study also confirms that the ly one in three adult Catholics could be explained in part by the valid sacrament of matrimony he said. United States is “on the verge of overall and may account for an diversity of today’s American soci- becoming a minority Protestant even larger share of U.S. Catholics ety where there are “a greater country.” in the future. It said Latinos repre- number of options.” Although roughly 51 percent of sent roughly one in eight U.S. The Catholic Church was not Americans said they are members Catholics age 70 and older and the only religious affiliation to lose of Protestant denominations, the account for nearly half of all members. Study researchers said study points to “significant internal Catholics ages 18-29.

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The statistics Qas of Arbil told the Rome-based from the end of 2006 also confirm a missionary news service AsiaNews geographical shift in voca- that Mosul’s archbishop was kid- tions from Europe and the napped late Feb. 29 after he fin- Americas to Africa and Asia. The ished leading the Way of the Cross. sampling of statistics was released Archbishop Rahho had just left the Feb. 29 in connection with the pres- Church of the Holy Spirit in Mosul entation of the 2008 edition of the and was in his car with three other Vatican yearbook, known as the men when the kidnappers attacked. “,” which cata- “The bishop is in the hands of ter- logs the church’s presence in each rorists,” Bishop Qas told diocese. The Vatican said the glob- AsiaNews. “But we don’t know al Catholic population increased what physical condition (the arch- during 2006 by 1.4 percent, from bishop is in); the three men who 1.115 billion to 1.131 billion. The were with him in the car, including number of priests in the world also his driver, were killed,” he rose, but by 0.21 percent. At the end explained. “It’s a terrible time for of 2006 there were 407,262 priests our church; pray for us,” he said. in the world, 851 more than at the The kidnappers have reportedly beginning of the year. communicated their demands, which were not made public. Observers describe Mercy sister named photo of Chinese Society president greeting Liu of America executive as strange coordinator CNS PHOTO/VOCE DI PADRE PIO VIA REUTERS HONG KONG (CNS) — Archbishop Domenico D’Ambrosio, center, blesses the body of St. Padre Pio during its Observers of the Catholic Church WASHINGTON (CNS) — Mercy in China said a recently published Sister Sharon Euart has been named exhumation in San Giovanni Rotondo, southern , March 2. The body of the saint is photo of Chinese President Hu executive coordinator of the Canon to be conserved and put in a new glass coffin and will be displayed for public viewing Jintao shaking hands with the vice Law Society of America, effective chairman of the Chinese Catholic Aug. 1. Sister Euart is the first beginning April 24. Patriotic Association is strange. A woman to hold what is the society’s priest in northern China, who chief administrative officer posi- Washington. Bishop William S. ests of the church and to advocate sional training and technical expert- requested anonymity, told the Asian tion. She was president of the Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., the positions in the legislative process. ise are important, a “formation of church news agency UCA News organization 2004-05. Sister Euart immediate past USCCB president, the heart” is indispensable for those that Chinese communists always has been a member of the Canon has been named as an alternate, as who work for church-based chari- have seen religion as “a closed area Law Society of America since 1984 has Cardinal Justin Rigali of William F. Buckley Jr. ties, he told members of the and a controversial subject,” and has been a to its Philadelphia. The U.S. delegates dies at age 82 Cor Unum in a regardless of whether conservatives board of governors, 1995-97; a and alternates were elected by the Feb. 29 audience. The kind of help or liberals in the government were member of the organization’s publi- bishops’ conference and ratified by WASHINGTON (CNS) — the church offers humanity “must gaining ground. He described the cations task force; and served on the pope; their names were released William F. Buckley Jr., a Catholic never be reduced to mere philan- photo as “unusual.” The photo first the Committee on the Canonical in February. The theme of the with an extraordinary gift for the thropy, but must be a tangible appeared on the front page of the Aspects of the Sexual abuse of synod, scheduled for Oct. 5-26, will spoken and written word who was expression of evangelical love,” he Jan. 2 issue of the official Chinese- Minors. She also was a member of be “The Word of God in the Life dubbed the godfather of modern said. Cor Unum, the Vatican agency language People’s Daily. The cap- the special task force that drafted a and Mission of the Church.” American conservatism, died Feb. that promotes and coordinates tion explained that Hu was greeting guide to the implementation of the 27 at his home in Stamford, Conn. Catholic charitable giving, held its people from various sectors but did U.S. bishops’ essential norms for He was 82. The commentator suf- plenary assembly in Rome. not name Anthony Liu Bainian, diocesan and eparchial policies Catholic Church fights fered from diabetes and emphyse- vice chairman of the Beijing-based dealing with allegations of clerical bills to lift limitations ma, but the exact cause of death patriotic association. The patriotic sexual misconduct. A former asso- was not known. Buckley was found Ticket distribution plan association acts as a liaison ciate general secretary of the U.S. on sex abuse cases dead at the desk in his study where set for pope’s between registered Catholics and bishops’ conference, Sister Euart he reportedly had been writing. “He the Chinese government. serves as a consultant to the bish- SEATTLE (CNS) — The Catholic died with his boots on, after a life- Washington Mass ops’ Committee on Canonical conferences in at least two states time of riding pretty tall in the sad- Affairs and Church Governance are opposing bills in their state leg- dle,” his son, Christopher, was WASHINGTON (CNS) — Close Vatican secretary of and to the work group on islatures that would eliminate the quoted as saying. Funeral arrange- to 14,000 people out of the 45,000 state to inaugurate “Apostolos Suos,” the Vatican doc- statute of limitations for suits ments had not been announced as expected to be in attendance at ument by Pope John Paul II on the brought on behalf of victims of of Feb. 28. Buckley may have been Pope Benedict XVI’s April 17 church in Azerbaijan theological and juridical nature of child sexual abuse. The proposed Mass in Washington will hail from best known for his work with the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — bishops’ conference. legislation in Colorado and National Review, a conservative outside the Archdiocese of Wisconsin also would permit “win- Washington. Of the 14,000 tickets Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican political magazine he founded in secretary of state, has traveled to dows” of time to allow retroactive 1955 and where he served as editor to be distributed, the neighboring Six U.S. named suits dealing with incidents that Diocese of Arlington, Va., will get Azerbaijan to inaugurate a until 1990. He also wrote more than Catholic church built on land given occurred decades ago. In a third 50 books as diverse as spy novels 6,000 and the neighboring as delegates, alternates state, Maryland, a similar bill has Archdiocese of Baltimore will to Pope John Paul II and partially and a book on sailing. He wrote an paid for with royalties from the late to October synod been withdrawn by the lawmaker account of his Catholic beliefs in receive 2,500. Nearly 120 U.S. dio- who introduced it, Democratic ceses that had requested tickets pope’s books. The Vatican WASHINGTON (CNS) — Six the 1997 book “Nearer, My God: announced Feb. 26 that Cardinal Delegate Eric Bromwell. The An Autobiography of Faith.” were sent letters Feb. 25 by the U.S. bishops have been named as Maryland Catholic Conference led Archdiocese of Washington on how Bertone would travel to Armenia delegates or alternates to the the opposition to the measure and many tickets they will receive, March 2-6 and Azerbaijan March October world Synod of Bishops credited his decision to withdraw it Pope says Catholic aid according to an announcement by 6-9. In Azerbaijan, a predominant- that focuses on the Bible. Among to efforts to fight it by his Catholic the archdiocese. The Mass will take ly Muslim country, Cardinal the delegates are the president and constituents. In each state the agencies must give place at Nationals Park, the new Bertone also is scheduled to meet vice president of the U.S. Catholic conference has said such workers spiritual stadium for the Washington with Sheik Allahshukur Pashazade, Conference of Catholic Bishops, legislation is biased for treating Nationals baseball team. It will be chairman of the Muslim council of Cardinal Francis E. George of church institutions differently from formation the first nonbaseball event at the the Caucasus region, and with other Chicago and Bishop Gerald F. public bodies and would seriously new stadium. More information religious leaders “to express the Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., respec- impact the church’s ministry to the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — about the pope’s U.S. visit April 15- will of the Catholic Church to col- tively. The other two delegates are community at large. A Catholic Catholic aid agencies must offer 20 is available online at: laborate in the common commit- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of conference is an agency created by their workers continual spiritual www.uspapalvisit.org. ment on behalf of peace, agreement Galveston-Houston and the bishops of a state to represent formation so those in need can wit- among peoples and the good of the Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of the public policy and pastoral inter- ness God’s merciful love, Pope human family,” the Vatican said. Benedict XVI said. While profes- MARCH 9, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Excellence in teaching Dolores Huerta to speak award goes to Dr. Justin at Saint Mary’s during Watson Women’s History Month NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross ROUND THE IOCESE NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s College has honored Dr. Justin A D College announced that Dolores Watson with their annual Huerta, one of the most powerful Excellence in Teaching Award. and respected labor movement The award is given each year to leaders in America in the 20th the faculty member who draws the GRANT PROVIDES STUDENTS FIRST AID TRAINING century, will be on campus on most votes from students, faculty March 11 as a Diversity Lecture and staff. Dr. Watson will be rec- Series speaker. Huerta, who is co- ognized publicly at the honors founder of the United Farm convocation on March 27 in the Workers (UFW), will speak at the Driscoll Auditorium. This event college two times that day. At will also honor the students who noon Huerta will lecture on have made the ’s list and will “Women’s Activism for Social include George Change” in the Vander Vennet Kloughton as a featured speaker. Theatre in the Student Center. At Dr. Watson’s student nomina- 6:30 p.m. she will be speak about tions stated that his classes were “Immigration Reform” in Carroll always enjoyable due to his Auditorium in Madeleva Hall. patience, passion, high academic Both lectures are free and open to standards and unwavering positive the general public. attitude. The students find his Huerta’s visit is one of several courses a valuable learning expe- events at the college during March rience that combines the abstract that recognize Women’s History course material with its real Month. The event is part of an world, contemporary applications. ongoing lecture series sponsored His colleagues’ nominations by the Office for Multicultural described him as compassionate, Affairs (OMA) called “Building respectful, helpful and mission- Communities of Equity in driven. Multicultural Societies.” Huerta’s After receiving his bachelor’s appearance is co-sponsored by the in political science from the Center for Women’s InterCultural University of Nevada, Dr. Watson Leadership (CWIL) and the earned two masters’ in literature Women’s Studies Program. and rhetoric and composition from Huerta is best known as an the University of Eastern advocate for immigrant worker Washington. He also earned a doc- rights. In 1962 she and Cesar torate in English from the PROVIDED BY MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL Chavez co-founded the National University of Notre Dame. Dr. Farm Workers Association Watson has been teaching at the Most Precious Blood School seventh- and eighth-grade students received training in (NFWA), the predecessor to the college for 12 years and has taught CPR, the use of an automated electric defibrillator and the Heimlich maneuver, through United Farm Workers (UFW). In a wide range of literature and 1966, Huerta successfully negoti- English courses as well as some a grant made possible by the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation. The training ated a contract between farm interdisciplinary classes. Recently, took place Feb. 27. In the photo, eighth grader Keenan Schon practices compression. workers and the corporate grape Dr. Watson was promoted to the industry; it was the first of many post of Dean of Faculty. negotiations she would facilitate between workers and growers. Luers students to Two USF students advance 5 p.m. The purpose of this course series is to raise questions about the She would later have a hand in is to help teachers respond to the human side of the immigration and contracts that established the first participate in FBLA state to finals of Nascent 500 learning needs of an increasingly for audience members to have an medical and pension benefits for conference Business Plan Challenge diverse student body while also opportunity to assess the issue from farm workers in the history of navigating the demands of their a faith perspective. U.S. agriculture. Her life of social FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers FORT WAYNE — Two curriculum. “De Nadie” (“No One”) will be action continues today. High School Future Business University of Saint Francis stu- Strategies for Struggling held at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March Leaders of America (FBLA) Club dents have been selected as final- Readers runs June 16-20 from 9 18, at the Carroll Auditorium, Bishop Luers High School will be sending 22 students from ists in the Nascent 500 Business a.m. to 5 p.m. This course will Madeleva Hall. The film deals with every grade (9-12) to participate Plan Challenge to be held at the teach research-based strategies impoverished Central Americans announces nominees for in the State Leadership Indianapolis Motor Speedway on and approaches to improve stu- who put their last money, dignity, Sterling Sentinel Awards Conference on March 14-16 in March 28. dents’ reading comprehension, health and life on the line as they Indianapolis. Students Krista Van Lue, a sen- vocabulary and decoding that can travel from southern Mexico to the FORT WAYNE — The following During this conference, FBLA ior majoring in business/market- be applied across grade levels. northern border in hopes of making Bishop Luers High School stu- members will compete in various ing from Syracuse, and Bridget Strategies for High Ability and it into the United States. The dents were nominated by depart- business education events. The Becker, a senior majoring in reli- Gifted Students will be Web-based refugees make their way through ments as Sterling Sentinel competitive events will range gion/communication from Fort and lasts from July 28 through Mexico by hitching illegal rides on Nominees based on outstanding from straight testing on bubble Wayne, are among the nation’s top Aug. 1. This course will help to freight trains. Along the way they achievement in their given disci- sheets, computer testing and pub- 12 entries for their business plan, create strategies and develop fur- face threats by the Mexican immi- pline: art, Elise Rorick; athletics, lic speaking events including pub- “Destination.” ther understanding of students gration service, police, railroad Isaac Baker; business, Bridgett lic speaking, impromptu and inter- The student team has won $500 with special talents and abilities. security and a gang. The film, Wyss; drama, Elizabeth Clinger; view. each for advancing to the finals. Tuition for each three-credit directed by Mexican filmmaker Tin English/literature, Andrea Additionally, students will This is the first time that the Keith class is $750 until May 2 and $775 Dirdamal, won the Audience Award Allphin; speech: Mein Le; voca- attend meetings and social events Busse School of Business and after May 2. For more information at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. tional/industrial, Rachel Talarico; that will introduce them to stu- Entrepreneurship at the University or to register, contact Nancy “The Guestworker” will be held world language, Heather dents from the many chapters of Saint Francis has participated in Hankee at (260) 399-7700 ext. at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, in Hendrickson; science, Stephanie across the state. If a student per- a national contest. 8405 or e-mail her at the Vander Vennet Theatre, Student Anspach; mathematics, Joe forms well at the state level, it [email protected]. Center. This documentary follows a Crouch; social science, Phil may be possible for him/her to Intensive courses for 66-year old Mexican farm worker Helser; music/voice, Elliot compete nationally in Atlanta, Film series looks at who for 40 years has come to the Barger; music/instrumental, Ga., this summer. teachers offered during human side of United States to harvest crops to Mandy Lazzaro; and journalism, In the past, FBLA participants summer at USF provide for his family back in Lindsay Shutt. have attended conferences at immigration Mexico. He is enrolled in the U.S. Disney World, Opryland in FORT WAYNE — The government’s H-2A Guestworker Bishop Luers Minstrels to Nashville, Tenn., Dallas, Denver Department of Education at the NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s Visa Program, which ensures safe and Chicago. In 2007, Bishop University of Saint Francis will College invites its students and the passage to America but offers no perform in Florida Luers had 15 students attend the host an Educator’s Academy fea- greater South Bend community to hope of citizenship. This movie was the immigration film series, spon- filmed on both sides of the border FORT WAYNE — The Bishop national competition earning turing three separate, three-credit Luers Minstrels have accepted the awards in public speaking, word classes for teachers this summer: sored by the college’s Justice and examines the issues surround- Education and political science ing the guestworker program. The invitation of “Showstoppers,” a processing, business communica- The Differentiated Classroom, show invitational held at Walt tions, computer applications, Strategies for Struggling Readers departments, the film studies and 2006 film was directed by North intercultural studies programs, and Carolina filmmakers Cynthia Hill Disney World Resort on March 13- banking and financial systems and and Strategies for High Ability 16. The Minstrels, under the direc- networking concepts. Gifted Students. the Office of Multicultural Affairs. and Charles Thompson. Admission to the remaining two tion of Karlene Krouse, will be tak- The Differentiated Classroom ing over 75 students. will run June 9-13 from 9 a.m. to films is free. The purpose of the 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 9, 2008 Property tax debate continues, concerns over welfare of poor

INDIANAPOLIS — The finish For a poor person, a tax credit is to help low to moderate income Broden explained that because line is in sight for lawmakers rac- almost always better than a earners in Indiana with no avail. the House and Senate version ing to deliver property tax relief deduction,” he said. Sen. John Broden, offered an increase in the sales tax from 6 to for Hoosier residents by the “On a credit, if the credit is INDIANA amendment to tie property taxes 7 percent, which disproportional- March 14 adjournment deadline. greater than the taxes owed on to one’s ability to pay, which par- ly burdens lower to middle Which property tax relief plan the income earned the person gets CATHOLIC alleled the House Democrats’ income families, the Senate ver- will make the final hurdle? Will it a refund. For example a family of plan. Broden’s amendment would sion doesn’t offer poorer families be the governor’s plan, the Senate three with an income of $15,000 CONFERENCE cap property taxes to a maximum any way to offset the higher taxes Republicans’ plan, the House would get approximately $250 BRIGID CURTIS AYER 1 percent of household income. they will pay. Democrats’ plan or some combi- back at the current 6 percent “Those with the lowest Under the House Democrats’ nation of the three? Perhaps the EITC. Under the House version income would receive the highest plan, which in part was contained bigger concern, a question being of HB 1001 that same family pay property taxes based on property tax credit,” said Broden. in Broden’s amendment, “The big asked by the Indiana Catholic would get about a $400 credit at income and caps the maximum “Households with an adjusted winners would be the widow or Conference, the Indiana bishops’ the proposed 9 percent credit. payment of homeowners’ - gross income (AGI) of $35,000 older couples that have a lot of official public policy representa- The Earned Income Tax Credit is ty taxes to 1 percent of household and below would get a 90 percent equity in their home, but are on a tive, is, “How will the property a very targeted, focused tax credit income beginning in 2009; 2) credit; $35,000-$50,000 get a 75 fixed income,” said Broden. tax relief plan affect the least to benefit the families that really increases the renter’s deduction percent credit; $50,000-$75,000 “Local governments and schools among us — the poor?” need it — the working poor,” from the current $2,500 deduc- get a 62 percent credit; $75,000- are very nervous about the Senate The church is not a lone voice said Day. tion to $5,000; 3) eliminates $100,000 get a 52 percent credit; version of HB 1001 because they raising this concern for the poor. “Tax policy should be fair,” township assessor positions and those with incomes over are not sure where they are going Two Catholic lawmakers, Rep. said Day. “It should be based on statewide; 4) excludes instruction $100,000 would get a 40 percent to get the money to fill the short- John Day (D-Indianapolis) and ability to pay and should help school building projects from homestead credit.” fall. The House Democrats’ plan Sen. John Broden (D-South those like the elderly on fixed voter referendums; and 5) Broden said, “The problem allows local governments the Bend), have chimed in to stand incomes, the working poor, and excludes local debt from the cap. with Senate version of HB 1001 flexibility they need,” said for lower income Hoosiers. Day anyone that is struggling to get The Republican-controlled is the people’s homes with an Broden. offered an Earned Income Tax by,” said Day. “In hindsight, the Senate amended HB 1001 and assessed valuation of $200,000 or HB 1001 entered the confer- Credit (EITC) amendment to HB U.S. bishops got it right in their ties property tax relief to assessed more are getting the lion’s share ence committee phase Feb. 29, 1001, which was adopted and 1986 pastoral letter ‘Economic valuation of property rather than of the property tax relief.” where the four conferees, one passed the full House late Justice for All’ when they specifi- to household income. The Senate January. The Indiana Catholic cally mention tax fairness and Republicans’ plan also includes a Conference supported the amend- that the tax code should reflect a property tax cap of 1.5 percent of ment. sensitivity to the needs of poor.” a home’s assessed value in 2009; WABASH STUDENTS TAKE A LOOK Day’s amendment increases House Bill 1001, which con- and 1 percent of home’s assessed the EITC from 6 percent under tains significant portions of the value in 2010; excludes the INTO JOURNALISM current law to 9 percent. “The House Democrats’ property tax earned income tax credit; increas- Earned Income Tax Credit is plan, passed the full House in a es the renter’s deduction from the designed to help lower to moder- bipartisan vote of 93-1 on Jan. current $2,500 deduction to ate income families, especially 24. $3,000; and allows for voter ref- those with children,” said Day. The primary components of erendums on all building projects. “Over 450,000 families in the House Democrats’ plan The Senate Democrats offered Indiana have benefited from it. include: 1) homeowners would several amendments on the floor

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Jeff Espich NOTRE DAME — Latin panel discussion will be intro- young people in the high school third millennium.” (R-Uniondale); Sen. Luke America North America Church duced, which includes the follow- years, they will, nonetheless, be Another important facet of Kenley (R-Noblesville); and Sen. Concerns (LANACC) at the ing: valuable to all who appreciate LANACC’s work has been the Tim Skinner (D-Terre Haute). University of Notre Dame was • “El Caso Romero: Primero Romero’s practical and down-to- development of filmed documen- Once the four conferees agree on founded to promote pastoral and Dios,” “The Case for Romero: earth holiness. taries regarding the life, and a final plan it will be voted on by academic bonds between the First of All, God.” On Tuesday From 1987 until the present death of Romero. The first was the House and Senate and sent to churches of the Americas. In gen- March 18, from 12:30-2 p.m. the time LANACC has, each year, produced by The Salt River the governor for approval before eral, this has been a mission of three questions will be explored sponsored at Notre Dame an Production Group (formerly it becomes law. information, interpreting the and their significance laid out by annual Romero Lecture. Speakers known as the Stepstone Catholicism of Latin America for highly qualified presenters: from these lectures have included Productions). In 2005, a 30- that of its fellow communicants Professor Margaret Pfeil from some of the persons most inti- minute video “Archbishop Property tax relief plans in the north. Notre Dame; Professor Michael mately connected with Romero Romero-Martyr and Prophet” was of House and Senate Careful review of church doc- Lee from Fordham; and Professor during his life. One year brought released in celebration of the 25th uments and attendance at confer- Lawrence Cunningham from Msgr. Urioste. Another time anniversary of Romero’s death. House Democrats’property tax relief ences and lectures over the years Notre Dame. A video team will LANACC heard from Bishop The production was a companion plan has continued to develop these record these talks and interview Rosa Chavez. In 2002, the lecture piece to a book with the same Primary components include: associations. Much of this has each of the presenters privately. welcomed Cardinal Oscar , now in its third edition. • Homeowners would pay been accomplished by special All of this will feed into a pre- Rodriguez who called Archbishop property taxes based on income projects, publications and partici- mier of the documentary in Romero “a model bishop for the and caps the maximum payment pation in Latin American meet- March of 2009. of homeowners’ property taxes to ings initiated and conducted by • To complete the Romero cel- 1 percent of household income bishops, priests, religious and ebration on Wednesday, March celtic heritage books beginning in 2009; laity. Many of these have been 19, at 11 a.m. in the Church of • Increases the renter’s deduc- devoted to the memory of Loretto at Saint Mary’s College, Quality books at affordable prices! Choose from a wide tion from the current $2,500 Archbishop Oscar Romero. Holy Cross Father Robert Pelton deduction to $5,000; Currently, LANACC is will celebrate a Mass honoring range of ! Archaeology, Art, Folklore, Geneology, • Eliminates township assessor engaged in a major production the women of service in Latin History, Literature, Children, Language, Music and positions statewide; with The Salt River Production America. • Excludes instruction school Group to be titled, “Romero: There is a known and Miscellaneous. Send $2 for complete catalogue to: building projects from voter refer- Seeker of Justice — Martyr for expressed need for educational Celtic Heritage Books endums; Truth.” The motivation for this followup in order to give the • Excludes local debt from the effort at this time is preparation messages learned from Romero’s P.O. Box 770637, Woodside, NY 11377-0637 cap. for the 30th anniversary of life and martyrdom a present and Tel/Fax: (718) 478-8162 Archbishop Oscar Romero’s mar- positive witness; therefore, there Senate Republicans’property tax tyrdom. will be prepared separate educa- Toll Free: 877-785-2610 (ext.0236) relief plan To assist LANACC, they have tional materials. While these will E-Mail: [email protected] Michael Doyle who was for be directed especially toward Primary components include: many years at Golden Dome • Homeowners would pay Productions. Msgr. Ricardo property tax based on assessed Urioste, Romero’s vicar general valuation of property rather than and current president of the on household income; Salvadoran Romero Foundation, • Includes a property tax cap of Fort Wayne’s and Bishop Rosa Chavez, a spiri- 1.5 percent of a home’s assessed Most Complete tual son of Romero, will review value in 2009; and 1 percent of the script for this documentary. Wedding Service. home’s assessed value in 2010; The documentary is taking • Excludes the earned income note of the need for educational tax credit; You can choose one or all input, especially in the area of Banquet Rooms • Increases the renter’s deduc- three questions important to of our services. We’ll make the best of tion from the current deduction of Hotel Rooms Romero and ourselves: $2,500 to $3,000; your special event. Hall’s has been in the • Was Oscar Romero a martyr? Rehearsal Dinners • Includes a voter referendum business of making people happy for • Was Romero committed to on all building projects. the church? over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service • What opened Romero’s eyes do it just right. Wedding Cakes Moral tax policy guidelines by U.S. to the reality of his own country? bishops To help with this, the 2008 U.S. Catholic bishops’ 1986 Romero program has been modi- For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: pastoral letter “Economic Justice fied. 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BY KAY COZAD grateful to the bishop for this pro- honored consid- ing the Bible. I try and make says. gram. It is a gift to study the ering all the learning fun and interactive so Of teaching religion, this faith.” great teachers at they enjoy coming to class.” enthusiastic teacher says, “It’s an atholic Schools Week went Esch was recognized for her school.” Garcia And enjoy they do as their honor to have the opportunity to out with a bang in January, exemplary teaching with the Light has taught Old teacher was chosen to receive the deepen the students’ faith, help Cshowcasing the exceptional of Learning award, presented on and New Light of Learning award presented them gain a broader understanding diocesan education system offered Jan. 28 at the Century Center in Testament reli- at a special banquet held at the of the Catholic Church and devel- to area families. Today’s Catholic South Bend. gion classes at Fort Wayne Marriott on Jan. 29. op a closer relationship with highlights three of its extraordi- “I felt very honored,” she says, Joseph Garcia Bishop Dwenger His achievement was announced Christ.” And she is known to teach nary teachers who exemplify the adding that it was not only a spe- High School in at the high school following Mass, with sincerity as well as enthusi- best of Catholic faith teaching. cial year for her but for her parish Fort Wayne for and he spoke at the undergraduate asm. Cindy Esch, her husband of 33 as it celebrates its 75th anniver- six years, as well as an honors honors award ceremony as well. Florea also pursued higher edu- years and six sary. She delivered a speech to her course for seniors. Garcia, his wife and two young cation and has recently earned her children have school assembly to close Catholic This Fort Wayne native has sons attend St. Vincent de Paul master’s in theology from the been parish- Schools Week and was “re-award- always known he wanted to teach. Parish. University of Dayton, following ioners of Christ ed her award” following a special Following graduation from Bishop Another award-winning teacher six years of study. the King Parish Mass. Dwenger, Garcia studied English at Bishop Dwenger is religion “It was a perfect way for me to in South Bend What she brings to her stu- at the University of Notre Dame teacher Bobbi deepen my own faith and learn for the last 22 dents, she says is, “What I say, and later earned a teaching certifi- Florea. She has more about it,” she says, adding, years. Each of how I treat them and how I prac- cate from Saint Mary’s College. taught church “It feels like a calling for me. I her children Cindy Esch tice my faith.” He began his career at Bishop doctrine and love my job. I love the kids. I love attended Christ Embracing Pope John Paul’s Dwenger teaching English. Two church history this school. I feel blessed to be a the King attitude that the young are the years later, he was asked to teach as well as Mass part of the Bishop Dwenger fami- School where she has taught reli- church’s future, Esch feels privi- religion and has found his niche. and sacraments ly.” gion to sixth-, seventh- and leged to share her faith with this “I like teaching religion. Of classes for nine Florea was the first teacher eighth-grade students for the past age group. “I like middle school- anything you could teach, it’s the years at the high from Bishop Dwenger to be nomi- 10 years. Esch holds a master’s ers ... They’re energizing! A lot of most important. It benefits the stu- school. Bobbi Florea nated for the Golden Apple Award degree in social work from the changes take place, and it’s special dents here and now, but ultimately She, like presented by the Indiana’s University of Nebraska at Lincoln to watch them,” she says. Their leads to ,” he says. Garcia, has NewsCenter. One of her students and was mentored by the religion energy, she adds, is one factor that And in an effort to continue his always known she would teach, nominated her following her hus- teacher at the school before taking keeps her moving, after being own education, with two classes to but she graduated with a nursing band’s sudden death for her deter- over the position. “My faith is my diagnosed with multiple sclerosis complete, Garcia is near earning degree and followed that career mination and dedication to teach- life,” she says passionately. a year ago. his master’s in theology from the path for 15 years before going ing. While teaching religion to the Esch is grateful to her family University of Dayton. Of teaching back to school full-time to earn “It’s an awesome award, the middle schoolers, Esch was for their longtime encouragement and faith he says, “It is fulfilling. I her teaching degree from Indiana way they honor teachers. I was accepted to the master’s in theolo- and support saying, “My family grow in my faith everyday teach- University. humbled. I didn’t expect it,” she gy program at the University of makes it possible to be here. ing these kids.” Florea’s first assignment was says, recalling her surprise when Dayton (now at the University of They’ve supported and loved me Garcia’s genuine passion for fourth grade at St. Charles School she was recognized with the Notre Dame). Following seven ... and made sacrifices of time.” teaching is evident when he where she taught all subjects award at the grandparents’ day years of study, she has completed Joe Garcia agrees with Esch explains how he tries to make the including religion for four years. assembly. her coursework and will finish her about receiving the Light of material he teaches relatable to “I always had the desire to Florea is a parishioner of St. exams soon. Learning award, saying, “I was every day life: “It’s not just read- teach in a Catholic school,” she Vincent de Paul Parish. She says of the program, “I’m Catholic spellers advance to regionals Dwenger engineers place in bridge contest SOUTH BEND — Six Catholic elementary school students FORT WAYNE — Several area competition was St. Jude eighth- spelled their way to championship Catholic school students placed grader Carter Delaney, placing laurels and into the regional finals in the recent 17th Annual Student second at the high school level of the Scripps Howard National Engineering Bridge Design was a team of Bishop Dwenger Spelling Bee after winning top Contest held Feb. 23. The chal- sophomores Joe Voors and spots in the South Bend Metro lenge is sponsored by the Danny Schenkel, and placing Area Catholic School Spelling Engineers Week Committee, first was Bishop Dwenger sopho- Bee. Science Central, and the more Corey Delaney. Before a near-capacity crowd Department of Engineering at The high school students split in the Santa Maria Council of the Indiana-Purdue Universities at their winnings with Bishop Knights of Columbus, which Fort Wayne (IPFW) during Dwenger’s science department served as host for the 13th annual National Engineers Week. The for a total $250 . spelling bee, the six winners junior high competition was held Carter and Corey’s father, included four boys and two girls. Feb. 16 at Science Central, and Patrick Delaney, also received an The champion spellers were the high school competition was award over the weekend, being the following: Tommy Favorite, held at IPFW. named Citizen Engineer of the St. Joseph School, South Bend; The object of the competition Year for his work and volun- David Behr, St. Joseph School, ELMER J. DANCH is to design and build the lightest teerism in the community, with South Bend; Colleen Case, Christ Six Catholic school spelling champions from the South Bend area will possible bridge, using only his church, and for various engi- the King, South Bend; Justin compete in the regional finals on March 20 at the Century Center with Elmer’s yellow wood glue and a neering organizations. Pat Himelick, St. Bavo School, maximum of 200 wooden popsi- Delaney coaches CYO football, Mishawaka; Rachel Szweda, Holy their public school counterparts. The two champions in front are Justin cle sticks, that is able to span the both grade school and high Family School; and Mitchel Himelick, St. Bavo School, Mishawaka, and David Behr, St. Joseph School, 24-inch gap of the testing school wrestling, teaches Junior Kasznia, Queen of Peace, South Bend; back row: Suzanne Wiwi, principal of St. Joseph School, machine with minimal deflection. Achievement, is on the board of Mishawaka. South Bend, chairman; Mitchel Kasznia, Queen of Peace, Mishawaka; Bridges are loaded until they fail, Science Central and works with These six winners were also Tommy Favorite, St. Joseph School, South Bend; Colleen Case, Christ the and the bridge with the highest National Engineers Week and the survivors among 40 individual King School, South Bend; Rachel Szweda, School, South load to weight to deflection ratio Fort Wayne Engineers Club class champions in the 10 area Bend; and Holy Cross Father Stephen Kempinger, diocesan superintend- wins the contest. among other activities. He is competing schools. ent of schools. Placing first in the junior high employed by GE in Fort Wayne. Holy Cross Father Stephen Kempinger, superintendent of diocesan schools, paid special bees and her associate Mary Schultheis, Arthur Leinen, Sr., tribute to both teachers and stu- Dornbos, a teacher at Holy Family both trustees; Joseph Mauch, sec- dent spellers “in our Catholic School. retary; Stephen Elek, Sr., K.C. ADVERTISE IN TODAY’S CATHOLIC school system who help light the Father Kempinger also singled Pocius, Charles Baumgartner, way in Catholic education.” out the Santa Maria Council of the Elmer J. Danch and Vincent Feck, NORTH SOUTH He also had praise for Suzanne Knights of Columbus for hosting district deputy. Wiwi, principal of St. Joseph the spelling bee and their special- Father Kempinger also opened Jeanette Simon Tess Steffen School, South Bend, who has ly-appointed committee that and closed the spelling bee with done a masterful job in organizing arranged all the details with Wiwi. prayer and led all in attendance with (574) 234-0687 (260) 484-2824 the 13-Catholic school spelling The committee included Robert the Pledge of Allegiance. — EJD MARCH 9, 2008 SENIORS 11 Looking for ‘Very Villa resident celebrates Important People’ a century of life at St. Jude Parish

BY TRISH LINNER parish,” according to Gertsbauer. BY MARK WEBER But the VIPs still get together every third Wednesday of the SOUTH BEND — St. Jude month, however, they meet now FORT WAYNE — The Chicago Parish in South Bend has gone at a local restaurant. “Some of Cubs won the World Series in through many changes in the last our older members had a hard 1908 and haven’t been able to do few years, but one thing has time getting to the meeting room it again in 100 years. remained the same, the VIPs. The because it is downstairs. It was By contrast, a girl born in Very Important People (VIP) is a difficult for them to climb up and Rockford, Ohio, that year has had group of seniors from St. Jude’s. down. Since the group has many personal victories against The group grew out of the become smaller, going out for tough odds, and although she has efforts of several women who lunch just made sense.” 100 candles on her birthday cake, organized funeral luncheons for The VIPs also offer a widow’s she still doesn’t feel the heat of a the parish. In the beginning, group who meets once a month full century on planet Earth. Mary Mormon was the founda- on their own. They have lunch She’s Josie Manter, an active, tion of the group. and play cards or games. alert and attractive great, great, “When I turned 55, (Mormon) Today the VIPs are looking for grandmother, who at age 99, called me and invited me to join more seniors to join them. experiencing problems with the group,” said VIP member Peg “Our group has gotten smaller mobility, decided it was time to Gerstbauer. “It has been a won- over the past few years,” said quit living alone and enter a derful part of my life ever since.” Gertsbauer, “But I know there are retirement home. Gerstbauer remembers when MANTER COLLECTION many seniors in our parish who Josie heard about The Villa of former parish priest Father Hank Josie Manter, who turned 100 on Feb. 23 visits with her great, great would benefit from joining the the Woods, run by Catholic Mascotte asked her to help grandson, Adam Manter, a regular visitor, who is known as the mascot VIPs.” Charities, through the grapevine Mormon with the group. Gerstbauer isn’t sure if all the of the Villa of the Woods in Fort Wayne. and moved in last year. “Mary needed some help in parishioners are aware of the The first two months were like organizing the events and plan- group. “We do have information boot camp for Josie — getting ning funeral luncheons so he in the bulletin, but I don’t believe used to rules, routine and food years until her husband died. tions and things that have come asked me if I could give her a the majority of our parishioners prepared by others was stressful, After Josie married, she stayed on the scene in her lifetime. hand. I got along well with Mary; know about us.” but Josie had adjusted to tension home and raised two sons, Bob Because she knew life without so it was a good fit,” Gerstbauer Since St. Mary of the and strain beginning at age 8 and Don. Eventually, she reen- electric conveniences, indoor said. Assumption was closed there are when her mother died and at 12 tered the job market working as a plumbing and modern transporta- The VIPs would meet on the many new parishioners at St. when she was yanked out of maid, waitress and dry cleaner, tion, she does not take such third Wednesday of the month at Jude’s who may not know the school to manage a household for before beginning a 24-year career things for granted, including a St. Jude’s for a luncheon. VIPs are a seniors group. an overbearing father. in the food service department at power driven wheelchair that “We always had speakers who Gertsbauer wants to make sure Hard work and hard feelings the International Harvester plant rolls her into the elevator that would come in and talk to us,” that all the seniors of the parish prompted Josie Dull to hit the in Fort Wayne. She retired on her takes her to the second floor and remembered Gerstbauer, “It was know they are welcome and road at age 16 and head for Fort 65th birthday. her cozy room at Villa of the interesting and we usually had encouraged to join the VIPs. The Wayne although she knew no one For someone who was born Woods. 30-40 people in attendance.” VIP group is open to anyone over in the city. when Teddy Roosevelt was presi- As she visits with her great, The group would meet for 55. She found work as a maid and dent and has observed his 17 suc- great grandson, Adam, she must special occasions such as St. “It is a great way to stay con- then Cupid found her; a blind cessors, Josie Manter continues wonder what he will experience Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and nected with other seniors,” said date led to marriage that lasted 35 to be amazed by comforts, condi- if he lives as long as she has. . The VIPs were also in Gertsbauer, “We offer friendship charge of preparing and serving and companionship to all who funeral luncheons. would like to come and see what The VIP group was organized we are about.” as a social group so seniors could get together and enjoy each  Villa of theWoods other’s company. That social aspect remains the same today, Senior Residential Living but the group has changed. For more information about the VIP The VIPs no longer handle the senior group at St. Jude Parish •Private Room and bath with 24 hour staffing funeral luncheons. “It got to be please call the rectory at (574) too much so the parish took over 291-0570, or current co-chair of •Meals, laundry, housekeeping included in the duties. Now there is a list of the group, Dorothy White at women who volunteer from the (574) 291-1109. the affordable monthly fee. Take an online tour at •Medicaid accepted 5610 Noll Avenue, Fort Wayne www.ccfwsb.org (Near the corner of Paulding and Calhoun) or come by for a visit. (260) 745-7039 

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Over time they also may lose nurtured. Information on caregiver groups town events or take a vacation). To Tips for preventing touch with friends because the The following are some ways to can be obtained from your local locate them, contact your local isolation heavy demands of caregiving limit prevent or overcome isolation, in hospital, community social work- office on aging or the nonprofit their time and energy for nurturing order to avoid burnout: ers and your local office on aging. organization associated with your BY LISA M. PETSCHE relationships and their ability to Take the initiative and invite Online caregiver message boards loved one’s disease. get out of the house. All too easily, friends over. Don’t wait for them and chat rooms, and electronic If mobility issues prevent your they become disengaged from for- to call or drop in. mailing lists or discussion forums loved one from accessing day care mal and informal social networks Accept offers of help and ask are some at-home alternatives. At or accompanying you out into the im was diagnosed with and stress-relieving leisure activi- other family members to share the the very least, subscribe to a care- community, rent or buy a walker Alzheimer’s disease three ties. load. Don’t try to shield them from giving magazine that offers practi- or wheelchair if necessary. Get an Jyears ago. His wife, Anne, is Unfortunately, family support is the reality of your situation. Give cal advice and the assurance that adapted van that will accommo- finding it increasingly difficult to often minimal or absent, due to them the opportunity to pitch in, you’re not alone in the challenges date a wheelchair, or register with care for him due to his declining societal trends that include delayed and be specific about what you you face. the local accessible transportation memory and judgment. He has marriage, decreased family size need. Consider in-home respite pro- service. slipped out of the house on two and increased mobility. Even if Keep in touch with out-of-area vided by a health care aide If your loved one can safely be occasions and gotten lost; Anne adult children live nearby, they’re loved ones through phone calls employed by a government agency left alone but either of you is anx- had to call the police to help find likely raising a family and holding (find a good long-distance savings or hired directly through a home ious about the prospect, supply him. She can no longer leave Jim down a job, and therefore have plan), letters or e-mail. health care agency; an individual him or her with a portable phone alone for even a short time. limited time to help mom and dad. Get a portable phone so you with or without formal training, and get yourself a cell phone so It’s easy for caregivers like Separation from others fosters don’t miss calls and can multitask hired under a private arrangement; you can stay in touch. An emer- Anne to become isolated as a loneliness and may precipitate while conversing. Or get an or a trained volunteer (for exam- gency response system may also result of their relative’s need for depression, a common affliction answering machine so friends can ple, from the Alzheimer’s help put your mind at ease. continual care, whether it’s practi- among caregivers. While sustain- leave messages when you’re not Association). cal help or supervision. ing all relationships may be impos- available. Investigate adult day care pro- For instance, they may have to sible, close relationships — a vital Join a community support grams as well as residential care Lisa M. Petsche is a clinical social give up a career or volunteer work source of pleasure, validation and group (some offer concurrent care) homes that have a short-stay pro- worker and a freelance writer in order to provide full-time care. practical support — need to be to connect with other caregivers. gram (so you can attend out-of- specializing in elder care issues. Local company launches Saginaw Diocese’s newest priest campaign to get seniors ordained at age 75

BY DEBBIE OGLENSKI earned a degree in philosophy in February 2005, the widower and their families talking from The Catholic University of sent a letter to him making yet America in Washington in 1955. another request. FORT WANE — Home Instead Ph.D., national author and com- LEXINGTON, Mich. (CNS) — He left the seminary in 1957, after In his during the ordina- Senior Care, a company serving munication professor from the Returning to the priestly vocation much prayer and discernment, just tion Mass, Bishop Carlson recalled Fort Wayne, has launched a pub- University of Arizona who is the he had set aside 50 years ago, days away from making his per- that when he had spoken with the lic education campaign to help former director of that school’s Father William Spencer became petual vows. man who wanted to become a adult children talk to their senior graduate program in gerontology. the newest priest of the Saginaw He married his wife in 1959, priest he uttered something like loved ones about difficult topics. In general, the Home Instead Diocese Dec. 14 at age 75. and together they were active in “impossible.” This campaign, called the “40-70 Senior Care survey found that The ordination date, the feast of parish life, including Marriage The bishop said he soon found Rule,” tackles such sensitive Boomers have the most difficulty St. John of the Cross, a Carmelite, Encounter and the charismatic out the senior citizen had an advo- issues as driving, finances, inde- talking with their parents about was an appropriate one for Father renewal. In 1965, he earned a cate — God. As he prayed for pendence and even romance. independence issues, such as Spencer, who had been active in degree in industrial management vocations, the bishop said that God “The ‘40-70 Rule’ means that if continuing to live in their own the along from LaSalle University in told him, “Why don’t you take the you are 40, or your parents are home, and that their parent’s with his late wife, Peg. Philadelphia. He worked for sever- people I send you?” The next time 70, it’s time to start the conversa- desire to remain independent Father Spencer is believed to be al major companies, retiring from Bishop Carlson saw the priest tion about some of these difficult makes it challenging to address the oldest person ordained in the Detroit Edison in 1999. applicant, he said, “Bill, I’ll take topics,” said Jim Sullivan, owner such sensitive issues as health United States in 2007, according When he learned in 2004 that you; now get God off my back.” of the local Home Instead Senior and money. The fact that many of to the U.S. Conference of Catholic his wife was losing her second bat- On a more serious note, Bishop Care office. these families are still in a par- Bishops’ latest ordination report. A tle with breast cancer, he prayed Carlson said Father Spencer had The campaign is based on ent-child rather than a peer-to- 68-year-old man was ordained ear- for direction. In a matter of months proven his faithfulness to his voca- research conducted in the U.S. peer role makes the conversations lier in the year. his wife died. The day of his tion, as was clear from the number and Canada by Home Instead even more difficult. Father Spencer’s three children wife’s funeral he was already pur- of years he and his wife had been Senior Care, which revealed that Good communication is vital — Margaret Logan, Bill Spencer suing the call to priesthood that married. nearly one-third of adults in the to helping families know when and Beth Gava — and their spous- had become clearer to him as her He urged Father Spencer to U.S. have a major communica- it’s time to seek additional es, his four grandchildren and a death approached. continue to be a man of prayer tion obstacle with their parents resources. “Oftentimes both adult sister-in-law were among those He then enrolled in classes at both publicly and privately. Prayer that stems from continuation of children and their loved ones can who filled St. Denis Catholic Sacred Heart Major Seminary in will lead him to a life of holiness, the parent-child role. In other benefit from outside help, such as Church in Lexington for his ordi- Detroit. Both the Archdiocese of he said. words, it can be difficult to get a professional caregiver,” said nation by Saginaw Bishop Robert Detroit and the Diocese of Lansing Father Spencer has been the conversation going because Sullivan. “But the only way that J. Carlson. rejected his request for ordination assigned as administrator at Our the child is still in a child rather will happen is if they can talk Father Spencer had been in the because of his age. Five weeks Lady of Lake Huron Church in than adult role with their aging about it.” seminary as a young man. A grad- after Bishop Carlson was installed Harbor Beach, where he has loved one. uate of a Catholic high school, he as head of the Diocese of Saginaw served since early this year. At the center of the “40-70 Rule” campaign is a guide of To receive a free copy of “The 40-70 conversation starters for sensitive Rule: A Guide to Conversation senior-care subjects, which is Starters for Boomers and Their available free from the local Senior Loved Ones” visit Home Instead Senior Care office. www.4070talk.com or call the “Celebrating Lives” The guide was compiled with the local Home Instead Senior Care assistance of Jake Harwood, office (260) 485-2424.

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God’s gifts is often measured in remained serene when Eldad and One might quickly define sloth adore God is imperative. Meditation Opening prayer relation to material possessions, Medad began to prophesy in as mere laziness or idleness. But, on the Scriptures and contemplative O Lord, there are days when I social status or corporate position. Moses’ territory. He assured in reality, sloth is a more danger- prayer opens our hearts to the Lord forget how much you must love Our hearts become dissatisfied and Joshua that God can pour out his ous condition of the soul. Margaret and rekindles our love for God and me. I close my heart to all that you ungrateful because we tend to spirit, (in this case, the spirit of Funk in “Thoughts Matter” defines others. Time spent in the quiet con- desire to give me. I can be so equate another’s good fortune with prophesy) to whomever God sloth as acedia or the weariness of solation of the is needy and ungrateful for all the the doling out of God’s love. We chooses. Moses did not see that the soul. The soul, not just the most powerful. blessings of each day. Lord, help want what the Jones’ have because Eldad and Medad’s success at body, becomes weary of doing If our hearts become careless me recognize your love this day in we do not possess it ... and we can prophesying diminished him or the good or of doing anything. and our prayer time forgotten, our all that is good and beautiful. I hate others for having something gifts God had bestowed upon him. Bishop Robert Morneau in love for God can grow lukewarm love you, Lord, and by the way ... that is good. Instead of being Moses realized that their holiness “Paths to Prayer” writes, “Some of and indifferent; we can slowly thank you for everything. Amen happy for their good fortune, we elevated the Chosen People, and the symptoms (of acedia) are a loss become weary and/or envious of envy our neighbors’ successes. therefore, him as well. of faith, a sense of futility, the loss others. Reading: Nm 11: 24-30 Envy births competition and the Counting our blessings is of zest for life, an almost physical During this time of , let us desire for domination. “Envy rep- another way to fight envious temp- revolt against prayer, a constant renew our love for God through resents a form of sadness and tations. As Christians, we should state of dreariness.” Acedia, more intense prayer and medita- Commentary therefore a refusal of ...” — not focus on what is missing but according to the Catechism of the tion on the Scriptures. Consistently As we grow spiritually, we see CCC, 2540. rather appreciate what has been Catholic Church is “... a form of attend Mass and adore Christ pres- that the effects of are In simpler words, envy blinds given in the present moment. Our depression due to lax ascetical ent in the Blessed Sacrament. Let deeply rooted in our human nature. us of our ability to see how beauti- blessings may be counted in our practice, decreasing vigilance, God know that you love him. We are perplexed when both good fully we are blessed by God, both spouse, loved ones, children and carelessness of the heart.” Remember ... prayer each day and bad thoughts about others visibly and invisibly. Envy affects friends and in our work. God’s Acedia diminishes our aware- keeps the devil away! coexist at the same time. Even as our joy and reflects a personal mis- love for us is sufficient and end- ness of God’s goodness and love. Christians, we will probably never understanding of God’s incredible less. Acknowledging God’s love It is a manifestation of loss of hope Reflection and discussion completely rid ourselves of love for each of us. helps us see the good fortune of in God’s desire for our eternal hap- thoughts that barge into our minds others as a sign of God’s love for piness. Acedia diminishes our • Are you a grateful person? uninvited, but we can strive to Honesty and gratitude them and, indirectly, as a blessing receptivity towards the goodness Spend time reflecting and sharing entertain more noble thoughts. to those who are in relationship of God and others. It is a lack of on the gifts God has given you. There is wisdom (not to mention Dealing with envy requires an with them. Love rejoices in the zeal for God. • Have you ever experienced humility) in realizing that, at any honest self analysis. We must ask good things that come to other As I reflect I can’t help but some degree of spiritual weariness given moment, we are capable of ourselves ... will possession of the people. Love also asks us to be wonder, “Has our country and per- or acedia? all kinds of thoughts and, there- good fortune of others fulfill my mindful of those who are truly haps even our churches become • Which of the ways listed fore, spiritually vulnerable. desires? poor and without basic needs. slothful? Have I lost my zeal for above do you find most helpful to Jesus tells us that we must pre- Envy can be an ugly beast, but the divine, the holy, that which is overcome times of spiritual care- Resentment, selfishness fer him to everyone and every- it can also be a friendly little imp good? Have I closed my heart to lessness or weariness? thing. He asks that we renounce all who keeps popping up to remind God’s love for me?” Our negative thoughts regard- that we have for his sake and that us of a deeper spiritual longing for ing others can easily lead to the of the . Joyfully surrender- “more” ... which ultimately, of Our loving response — Closing prayer capital sin of envy. Envy is a ing all that we have and desire and course, is God. Envy can also “resentment or sadness at another’s rejoicing in the merits of others remind us of our failure to love prayer Lord, help me to see my cup of glorifies God and “is obligatory for blessings as half full instead of half good fortune, and the desire to others as God loves us. Faith is the theological virtue entrance into the kingdom of heav- empty. In doing so may I be have it for oneself.” — CCC, that helps us to know that God en.” — CCC, 2544. reminded of your love for me. Glossary, page 876. Sloth, illness of the soul loves us. With this freely given When God is number one, all Help me to persist in prayer even Envy sees the abilities of other grace, we are called to accept other things fall into proper order, Our lack of awareness or when I do not feel like praying or people, their talents, gifts, dili- God’s love and to respond in total and we celebrate the success of acknowledgment of God’s love when you seem far away. Open gence and energy as reasons to dis- love to God who is our Lord and others. These teachings of Jesus can also take us down another sin- my heart to your love and protect like both the person and their Creator. To fight weariness of the are easy to write, and even believe, ful path which, if not controlled, it from spiritual carelessness. Help achievements. Severe envy can soul, we must be diligent in our but difficult to do in our culture. can lead to despair or loss of our me to see the good fortune of oth- make a person very sick, even to keeping our hearts close to God. Perhaps the wisdom of Moses faith. A sin that seems to be preva- ers as an outpouring of your love the point of seeking the destruction Even when we do not feel like it, in the reading above can provide a lent in today’s society is sloth. for all. Amen. of the other person or that person’s daily prayer in which we praise and reputation. Envy says, “It is not model for those of us who struggle fair because it is not mine.” with envy. Moses, who was confi- In our country the goodness of dent in his relationship with God, St. Matthew Cathedral School OPEN HOUSE: March 9, 2008 - Noon - 2:00 p.m. 1015 East Dayton Street • South Bend • 289-4535

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EDITORIAL Catholic orthodoxy is a rich, complex and COMMENTARY beautiful thing TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, rthodoxy is a multivalent term. It can refer in a more restricted IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Oor special sense to our brothers and sisters in the Eastern churches, often associated with particular national groups: the Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Armenian or Macedonian Orthodox, good people whose generosity and Please know that you also have for example. Many of these wonderful Christian men and women CNEWA grateful for sacrifice have made this benefaction the gratitude of Cardinal Leonardo live and work and pray in our diocese, and in terms of our ecumeni- possible. Sandri, prefect of the congregation, generosity, sacrifice Following our custom of many and Cardinal Edward Egan, presi- cal efforts, they have a special closeness to us as Catholics: They This is to acknowledge with years, we will utilize these funds on dent of CNEWA. share with us both life and . behalf of the operations and good Best wishes and prayers for But orthodoxy is also a broader term used to refer to beliefs, thanks your check in the amount of $4,926.22, representing CNEWA’s works of the Holy Father’s God’s blessings always. teachings, or ideas that are in accord with the established teaching share of the 2007 World Mission Congregation for the Eastern Gabriel Delmonaco of the community that is the church. And it is in this sense that the Sunday collection of the Diocese of Churches in favor of our brother U.S. National Secretary term is occasionally misused. Fort Wayne-South Bend. I am and sister Catholics in the countries New York, N.Y. Not infrequently one hears it said, “that individual is more deeply grateful to you and all the served by the congregation. orthodox” or “so-and-so is less orthodox” — the term being used rather loosely, and in fact often meaning nothing more than that the person in question happens to share the same opinions and world- view of the speaker (and so is “more orthodox”) or has a difference of opinion from the speaker (and is thus “less orthodox”). To use Where are the Catholics? the term in this way, however, is to misunderstand orthodoxy. Orthodoxy is like pregnancy: you either are or you aren’t. No one is ever “more” or “less” pregnant, and likewise, no one is Not in TV advertising “more” or “less” orthodox. In terms of Catholic orthodoxy, there are no degrees or levels: after Pope John Paul II’s death. products to everybody. Despite you either are or you aren’t. If one’s teaching or belief is in accord BY MARK PATTISON If you widen the circle to predictions of its ultimate demise, with the established teaching of the church and within the parame- embrace another monotheistic reli- TV is still the biggest mass-mar- ters established by the magisterium for “right belief,” one cannot WASHINGTON (CNS) — Once I gion, you’ll occasionally see a TV keting tool around. And that mass be considered anything but simply “orthodox,” not “more” or suggested a Lenten sacrifice of ad with an illuminated sky serving market has to cater not only to “less” so. going through the solemn season as the line for Hebrew Catholics but to the 78 percent of Some individuals from time to time employ the language of by not watching television. National kosher hot dogs, which Americans who aren’t Catholic. “more” or “less” orthodox in order to praise those who share their The flip side of that coin would “answer to a higher authority.” To be truthful, there’s no views or to criticize their opponents — those who may or may not be to watch a lot of TV and look Regis Philbin or Ed McMahon specifically Catholic way to clean share the same emphases, devotions, interests or ecclesiastical aes- for Catholic characters and charac- or other Catholics pitching prod- your kitchen floor, or to get rid of thetic within the surprisingly broad and expansive intellectual hori- terizations in TV advertising. But ucts don’t count because, while pimples, or a Catholic car to drive zon that is the Catholic tradition. you would probably have to sacri- they may be Catholic, it’s not their your family from home to wherev- Sometimes, those who invoke “tradition” have only one small fice a lot of time sitting through a Catholicism or any aspect of their er and back again. You may see lot of TV before you saw an actor faith that’s being used to sell a ads targeted to a Catholic base, but slice of “the tradition” in view, a “freeze-dried moment” or mere in an ad portraying a Catholic. product or service. those are largely in Catholic news- “snapshot” of a tradition, which is more broad — and far more Thirty years ago, Brother Public service ads sponsored by papers and magazines, where you interesting — than they might imagine. Unless it can be demon- Dominic won the hearts of the the U.S. bishops’ Catholic may be exhorted to buy a car from strated that someone holds a view or belief that is clearly at vari- viewing public when a Xerox Communication Campaign don’t Joe Goodguy, a member of a ance with the established belief of the church, he or she cannot be copier made his work making really count, either, since it’s the Catholic parish. considered anything but simply “orthodox.” copies of sacred texts so much Catholic faith or some aspect of it Catholic television such as the Catholic orthodoxy is a rich, complex and beautiful thing; it is easier. “It’s a miracle!” he uttered, — the current “For Your Eternal Word Television Network not narrow, constrained or rigid. Rather, as Chesterton came to rec- looking heavenward. Brother Marriage” campaign, for example, and the various permutations of ognize, it is a “romance” fit for an “adventurer.” Dominic proved to be so popular touts strong, healthy marriages. Faith & Values Media haven’t he appeared in print and other TV Despite the use of the same accepted advertising for others’ ads for Xerox. medium, faith is different from products. About 25 years ago, TV audi- toothpaste. And the CCC ads have It’s safe to say, then, that ads Retreating Lent ences got to see Cathy O’Reilly to compete against every other showing moms who use Swiffer portray the seen-but-not-heard, religious and nonprofit agency for sweepers and dads who drive John With Lent set rather early on the calendar this year, it is no bicycle-riding “Blue ” in ads the one-half of 1 percent of airtime Deere riding lawnmowers will be shorter than the usual 40 days, but for whatever reason, Holy Week for the German wine. She was allotted by TV stations for public generically, safely areligious. And and Easter seem to be creeping up much more quickly than in eventually replaced by the hus- service announcements — more the same goes for every other years when Lent is further back on the calendar. Could it be that, band and wife comedy team of than half of which appear after the product pitched on TV from here when Lent falls later, cutting more deeply into the springtime, Stiller and Meara, who proved to late local news. till — eternity? Catholics are forced to reconcile with it more consciously? But an be more popular — at least until So what accounts for the virtual early Lent — it slips by so quickly, which can be discouraging to Blue Nun and wines like it drifted exclusion of Catholic images from Catholics trying to integrate some new spiritual discipline into out of favor with the wine-drink- the TV advertising world? Mark Pattison is media editor for their lives. With so much Lent already past, it might be tempting to ing public. Advertisers want to sell their Catholic News Service. give up altogether. But we should remember that God also judges Since then, seeing a Catholic our effort and that even a late start or a second or third start is portrayal in a TV ad has been so acceptable in the quest to grow closer to God. rare as to be almost nonexistent. Catholic criticism of a recent print ad in a Boston magazine for a fitness club featuring women We’re talking ‘green’ dressed as sketching a nude man prompted the idea to hunt for With the landscape covered in snow, it’s hard to think “green.” Catholic images in advertising. But that’s what we’re doing in our April 20 issue, and we’re talk- A Google search for Web pages ing “green” in the sense of being a good steward of the earth. Pope containing the phrases “Catholic Benedict has addressed the issue. But Today’s Catholic would like images in ads,” “Catholic charac- to know what parishes, schools and families are doing to be good ters in ads” and “Catholic charac- stewards of the earth. Please e-mail your responses — a few sen- terizations in ads” — even tences should suffice — to [email protected]. “Catholics in ads” — turned up nothing. By switching “ads” to “advertising” in all of those phras- es, the search results still showed nothing; unless some Web site posts this article, those phrases will remain out of the Google- sphere. Even the ultra-generic Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, phrase “Catholic images on TV” Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, turned up just one result — a Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. three-year-old blog entry posted 15 MARCH 9, 2008 COMMENTARY CATEQUIZ’EM True love loves the human person By Dominic Camplisson On Catholic calendars in March, many Fridays in Lent are marked “ab”or e’ve seen that in “Love hurt by the inappropriate response “ABS”to remind the faithful of the season of abstinence.This quiz takes a and Responsibility,” to their self-giving. WFather Karol Wotyla dis- And so, a person’s act of self- look at all things “ab”in the church. tinguishes between true love and giving demands not rejection or AUTHENTIC use of another person, which can indifference, but an adequate 1.Abstinence usually refers to refraining from this: lead to the dangerous idealization response of gratitude and reciproc- LOVE a.meat and meat products (in the East, it also generally includes of another, a characteristic of an ity from the receiver. For this rea- dairy) immature and inauthentic love. son Father Wotyla entitles the b.talking Father Wotyla argues that mature work “Love” and “Responsibility.” JOHN AND MONICA SIKORSKI c.watching Roman games originally, now refers to American Idol love, the only love that fully satis- True love is always accompanied fies the human heart, is an “inter- by a joyful obligation on the part 2.This unfortunate “Ab”was the first Biblical victim of murder personal fact” that consists in of both lover and beloved. characterizes authentic and mature betrothed love, a “self-gift in total- Responsibility in true love can love (not the immature love that a.Absalom b.Abel c.Abram ity.” This love can encompass both perhaps most easily be seen in the idealizes and uses) is fostered vocations in the church. Just as wonder and awe of the parents of through tenderness. 3.Not unusual for the Old Testament,Abraham was a newer version of a person’s married men and women give a newborn child, a precious and According to Father Wotyla, name.What was his original name? themselves completely to one unique gift from God. So many tenderness is a very important, a.Jacob b.Abemilich c.Abram another and their families, so new fathers, for example, will say though often neglected, element of mature love. “Tenderness springs priests and consecrated religious their lives are changed for the bet- 4.The Inscription of Abercius is an early epitaph for a bishop,which attests (by refer- from an awareness of the inner give themselves to their communi- ter forever — from now on, every- ence to his travels) to the ubiquity of this in the 2nd century ties in a way that expresses the thing is different, because they state of another person and whoev- love of Christ for each person. have recognized that more is er feels it actively seeks to com- a.the use of Gaelic as a liturgical language When a gift is given, it needs to demanded of their love, and how municate his feeling of close b.the Eucharist be accepted. Any gift made in love eager they are to embrace the chal- involvement with the other person c.monism and stoicism by one person to another demands lenge. and his situation.” an appropriate response by the Father Wotyla writes, A confessor speaks of God’s 5.This is a title used mainly of those in control of monasteries (convents) for women: receiver. Everyone has experi- “Responsibility for love clearly mercy and compassion upon the a. b.Abba c. enced the pain of rejection in one comes down to the person, origi- penitent sinner; a husband cares for his children when his wife is form or another — be it a wilted nates in it, and returns to it. ... The 6.This aptly named churchman was an abbot and reformer,killed in a revolt against sick; the nurse takes the time to relationship, unkindness or thank- greater the feeling of responsibility his reforms: lessness. The wife whose husband for the person the more true love listen and respond to a patient’s cheats on her, the teacher who there is.” Mature love therefore complaints. Tenderness, however, a.Abba Ubba realizes that his students simply brings with it a demand, an obliga- is not a “sickly sentimentality”; it b. Abbo “don’t care,” or the pastor whose tion that cannot be avoided. Such c.Ab Dominal Vobiscum parishioners criticize him, are all an attitude of total self-gift that LOVE, PAGE 16 7.The legend of Abgar,while likely completely unhistorical,refers to the request for assistance and conversion of a Jesus confronts death of Lazarus a.kings of Edessa b.Protestant pope c.missionary to Kosovo 8.This “Ab”was an 11th and 12th century university lecturer and later monastic: to the Covenant, as always. However, humans, such as Martha, a.Abelardo St. Paul’s to the Romans must respond by giving them- b.Abo the Magnificent is the source of the second reading. selves fully to Jesus in faith. To c.Abendigo THE Paul wrote this letter to the accept Jesus is to accept God. To Christians of Rome. When he be with Jesus is to be with God. 9.This “Ab”refers to an obsolete papal official whose job included correspondence and SUNDAY wrote, in the latter part of the first century, Rome literally was the Reflection record keeping GOSPEL center and heart of the western a.ab Papyrus ad Papem world. Its population now is esti- Next Sunday, the church will b.a brief scriptorium MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION mated to have been at least 1 mil- celebrate . Then, the c. lion people, a number far exceed- church will lead us into Holy ing any other community then Week, commemorating the Last 10.This unusual sect,mentioned by ,practiced celibate marriage known to exist. Supper, the death of the Lord and and adoption,but ultimately vanished: finally the Resurrection. Fifth Sunday of Lent It was the world capital. The a.Abelites emperor resided in Rome. The However, these events are b.Abandoned Shakers Jn 11:1-45 governments and major courts much more than anniversaries, ne of the major Hebrew were seated in Rome. It was the more than memorials. Jesus lives! c.Abines prophets, Ezekiel, provides world’s commercial center. He is in our lives now, if we per- Othis Lenten weekend’s first Also, it was the center of the mit it. The church calls us to allow 11.Abjuration (no longer mentioned in canon law) formerly required of heretics or biblical reading. Ezekiel lived and pagan Roman religion. the Lord into our lives. returning Catholics wrote during the period of history Christians in Rome had to face It invites us to participate in a.payment to the bishop for the expense of addressing their called the Babylonian Captivity. challenges rushing at them from Holy Week with great personal issues Many Hebrews who had survived all sides. Paul encouraged them commitment. Using Paul’s lesson b.a promise to behave better in future under pain of banishment Babylonia’s conquest of the Holy to the Romans, it calls us to realize and urged them to be even more c.a formal sworn rejection of errors Land were living in exile in loyal followers of Christ, amid all that all that is earthly will die. Babylon, the imperial capital, these challenges. Earthly life will end. But we can located in today’s Iraq. In so doing, Paul reassured the live, if we truly accept Jesus. 12.The Abyssinian Church prefers to be known as the Ethiopian Church,because the While these exiles were not Roman Christians that earthly life The model of faithfulness pre- former title is associated with enslaved, life for them was miser- passes. Only the spiritual endures. sented by Ezekiel, and Martha’s a.being African able. They yearned to return to Paul urges, be strong now and earn example, teach us what we must b.colonialism their homeland. an everlasting reward. do to attain life in Christ. c.the returning Jews of Falashas Years passed. Four generations St. John’s Gospel tells the story passed. Their exile did not end. of the Lord’s visit to Bethany. 13.This same church is led by a who has this title,meaning Our Father Their yearnings grew in intensity. (Bethany in the first century was a a.Abuna Surely, many prayed for relief. community just a few miles from READINGS Likely, many others scorned God Jerusalem. Now, it is a community Sunday: Ez 37:12-14 Ps 130:1-8 Rom b.Abba Nostrum for not rescuing them. completely enveloped by metro- 8:8-11 Jn 11:1-45 c.Ab Astra per ardura Speaking for God, and calling politan Jerusalem.) Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, the people to renewed devotion to, The Synoptic Gospels present 33-62 Ps 23:1-6 Jn 8:1-11 14.Absolution is only available in a sacramental form from and trust in, God was no easy Jesus often as the healer. Here the Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9 Ps 102:2-3, a.a cleric undertaking for Ezekiel. Lord confronts death. His friend, 16-21 Jn 8:21-30 b. a professed monastic Nevertheless, he promised the peo- Lazarus, has died. Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 c. a priest ple that if they were faithful to Martha, the sister of Lazarus, (Ps) Dn 3:52-56 Jn 8:31-42 God then a new day would come. tells Jesus that had the Lord been Thursday: Gn 17:3-9 Ps 105:4-9 15.Abraham Ecchelensis was a 17th-century Lebanese scholar from this main Catholic In this reading, Ezekiel uses the present earlier, Lazarus would not Jn 8:51-59 imagery of death and resurrection. have died. Seeing her faith, Jesus Group He equates life in Babylon with restores Lazarus to life. Friday: Jer 20:10-13 Ps 18:2-7 a.The Maronites b.The Melkites c.The Manicheans being in a grave. He describes The death of Lazarus, the faith Jn 10:31-42 God’s rescue as opening the graves of Martha, and the final raising of Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 ANSWERS: and bringing the dead back to life. Lazarus by Jesus are the key parts Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29 Rom 4:13, 16-18, 1.a, 2.b, 3.c, 4.b, 5.a, 6.b, 7.a, 8.a, 9.c, 10.a, 11.c, 12.b, 13.a, 14.c, 15.a Ezekiel declares that God will of the story. Jesus controls all 22 Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a rescue the people. God will be true things, even death. He offers life. 16 COMMENTARY MARCH 9, 2008 The Hasmonean dynasty ruled before Jesus’ birth dynasty from 135-36 B.C. The John Hyrcanus I was succeeded ern. John Hyrcanus II ruled from about the beheading of Antigonus name “Hasmonean” is derived by his firstborn son Aristobulus I 63-40 B.C. Then Antigonus (40-36 by the Romans. Herod reigned as from Asamonaeus, the father of (104-103 B.C.). He conquered B.C.), the son of Aristobulus II, the satellite king of Judea under the THAT’S Mattathias, the first Maccabean Galilee in northern Palestine and became the last Hasmonean ruler. Romans from 37-4 B.C. ruler. The seven Hasmonean rulers attacked the Itureans further north The New American Bible says A GOOD are descendants of Simon by Mt. Hermon, an area of vol- he lived in continuous fighting with Maccabeus who held the high canic activity. Aristobulus impris- the pretender to the , Herod. Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. QUESTION priesthood and the civil power. oned his mother to whom rule was Herod became king by the will of Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse, The first Hasmonean ruler was bequeathed by John. Then came Antony and Cleopatra. This brought answered this week’s questions. John Hyrcanus I (135-104 B.C.), a Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 B.C.), son of Simon Maccabeus. He is another son of John Hyrcanus I. What happened to the Jews in mentioned in the First Book of He began to use the title “king” Palestine after the period of the Maccabees. After Ptolemy, the that was put on his coins. SCRIPTURE SEARCH Maccabees? governor of Jericho, killed Simon J. Pritchard says he destroyed at a banquet, he then sent men to the city of Gaza and thus cut off By Patricia Kasten About 168 B.C. the Seleucid kill John Hyrcanus. But John was access to the Mediterranean Sea. (Syrian) king Antiochus IV tried to tipped off. When the men came to Jannaeus ended up crucifying 800 Gospel for March 9, 2008 abolish the Jewish religion and kill John, he had them arrested and Jewish opponents and killing their John 11:1-45 dedicated the temple at Jerusalem put to death. families. On his deathbed Jannaeus to the pagan Greek god Zeus. This The New American Bible says advised his wife Alexandra to Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading stirred up a Jewish revolt by the John eventually won complete make peace with the Pharisees. for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A: the death and Maccabees. The Maccabean independence for the Jews and Jannaeus’ wife Alexandra raising of Lazarus of Bethany. The words can be found dynasty lasted from 167-134 B.C. enlarged their territory to include Salome (76-67 B.C.) appointed her in all directions in the puzzle. The last Maccabean leader Simon Samaria and the Moabite region son Hyrcanus high priest. achieved Jewish independence beyond the Jordan River. He Hyrcanus succeeded for three ILLNESS DEATH GLORY from the Seleucid king Demetrius destroyed the temple of the months. He was timid and lazy by MARTHA LAZARUS TWO DAYS II who exempted the Jews from Samaritans on Mt. Gerizim. John nature. Under force he resigned his JUDEA ARRIVED THE TOMB tribute. The First Book of was an able military man whose inheritance to his brother YOU ASK WILL RISE LAST DAY Maccabees mentions this: “the reign was prosperous. Aristobulus II (67-63 B.C.) A civil NEVER DIE BLIND MAN A CAVE yoke of the Gentiles was removed J. Pritchard says John was war between the two brothers pro- STONE TAKE AWAY STENCH from Israel.” opposed by Pharisees who object- voked the intervention of the HEAR ME A CLOTH LET HIM GO A later Seleucid King ed to his high-priesthood. The Roman general Pompey who had Antiochus VII (138-129 B.C.) Maccabees and the Hasmoneans just conquered Syria in 65 B.C. even granted Simon the right to had no hereditary rights. The In 63 B.C. the Romans ended JESUS WEPT mint coins. This new era of inde- Pharisees broke with the Jewish independence, but allowed pendence began the Hasmonean Hasmoneans during John’s reign. the last two Hasmoneans to gov- LMKTWODAYSDE YAWAEKATOKWL RRZYSZACUNN I Become as little children OTTA I TJOAGEL LHHDRMOMSVVL n Saturday evening my 6- GAETLUDNKPEN year-old daughter Theresa HRTSLNSHETRE Oran shrieking down the stairs. I thought someone had got- EVERYDAY CATHOLIC EROA I ACJHFDS ten hurt and I rushed to her at AIMLWNAIUMIS once. There were no injuries but THERESA A. THOMAS there was elation and a dangling RVBFEDMEWDEL baby tooth on the bottom of her MELTMGZHTAED gums — her first dangling baby heaven.” Small children have so gratitude and natural joy for his EDSYOHHTOLCA tooth. many things to teach us if we just blessings. “It’s almost ready! It’s almost take the time to pay attention. Just Trust. Little children naturally © 2008 Tri-C-A Publications ready!” she cried excitedly. I had look at what these little sages can trust their parents that their needs to agree. As she eagerly jumped up help us learn: will be met. They don’t fret about and down I hugged her and told Joy. Little children are naturally the cost of meat or produce. They account provides an understanding her, “This could be it!” Then I joyful. They are neither deceptive simply wait trustingly for each of human love that can be known steered her toward her father. He is nor misleading. What they say is meal to appear on the table. When LOVE through human reason by under- the baby tooth expert, after all. what they mean, and beauty and my daughter Theresa climbed up standing that true love consists in Seven siblings before Theresa excitement shines through their on her daddy’s knee to show him CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 loving the human person — with have climbed on Daddy’s lap to eyes. Simple events like spotting a her loose tooth, she did so in com- does not consist simply in feelings all of his or her virtues and vices, have their first loose teeth exam- squirrel in the yard, finding a plete confidence that he would of compassion for another, but a strengths and weaknesses. ined. And seven children have penny or losing a tooth makes care for her and handle the matter. genuine interest in that person’s Only if we reclaim Father climbed off that same lap with one them squeal with genuine happi- We need to approach God with spiritual life, emotions, thoughts Wotyla’s vision for mature love as less tooth. ness. this same simple trust in all and physical well-being. It desires a total gift of self in authentic and “Let me see,” said Daddy, Have you ever watched a tod- aspects of our lives, large and whatever is good for that person. tender acceptance of another per- Kleenex in hand, peering into dler try a glass of fresh lemonade? small. Therefore, true love that recip- son can we renew the culture by Theresa’s mouth. “Aha!” He will likely get down at eye Generosity. Little children are rocates another’s self-giving is witnessing to the consuming love He pulled and out the tooth level and peer at it first. Then per- naturally generous. They love to communicated through tenderness, of Christ. came. Theresa jumped joyfully haps he will swirl it around in the gather dandelions and present fist- the “ability to feel with and for the Since we’re created in God’s around the room, and then I took glass, watching the sweet/sour liq- fuls to those they love. If you com- whole person, to feel even the image, the God who came to us as her to the bathroom to swish out uid twirl. He may stick a finger in ment on a cookie in their hands most deeply hidden spiritual a human being in Jesus, we can her mouth. She was so excited that to taste. When he takes a full drink they often hold it up for you to tremors, and always have in mind know and learn about the love of she nearly forgot to retrieve her he will likely savor every drop and take a bite. When little Theresa the true good of that person.” True God if we stop to truly examine tooth from Daddy before floating may even let out an “Ahhhhh!” lost her first tooth she offered her love is an art, the ability to com- the meaning of human love. upstairs to share the news with her and give a great big smile or tooth money entirely to God. We bine tenderness with rigor, com- Something about human love can sisters. chuckle. need to have a similar attitude. passion with self-perfection and give us an idea of how God loves The next day at Mass I sat next Children see life as exciting and Joy, trust, generosity. What pro- giving with receiving. us — and more importantly, the to Theresa. She had been grinning promising. Do we? When is the gression in holiness we would Why is Father Wotyla’s funda- way God loves us ought to inform since she found a crisp one dollar last time you were truly joyful make if we could embody these mental vision of human love as how we love. Let us do what we bill under her pillow earlier that about the beauty in your life? pure qualities. Small children will presented in “Love and can to be living witnesses to this morning. Now I watched as she Wives, do you remember when grow up. It is true, but if we fol- Responsibility” so important to vision of authentic love, presented took this same $1 bill out of her your heart melted when a special low their shining example in our mission as Catholics to dia- by Father Wotyla half a century tiny little patent leather church young man merely looked your virtues we all might be able to logue with the world? People often ago. It was this vision that he purse and placed it in the collection way and said, “Hello”? Do you “become like children” and stay accuse us Catholics of “imposing developed during his pontificate as basket with no prompting at all. I know the one (albeit a bit older) “little in spirit” forever. our morality” upon others. They John Paul II, and entrusted to all bent down and whispered, “Honey, sitting across the table from you at will blame us for appealing to the of us as a light that must be shown is that your tooth dollar?” (I knew dinner would probably die for you Bible, the catechism or the to the world, desperately searching it was. Six year olds don’t have if necessary? Have you thought Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. “church’s teachings.” Yet, it is for true love. access to many dollars.) “Yes!” she about what a gift he is in your life? Matthew Cathedral Parish in important to notice that throughout said proudly and beamed. A good father delights in giving South Bend, is the mother of his discussion in “Love and Jesus said, in Matthew 18:3, “... good things to his children. God nine children and wife of David. Responsibility,” Father Wotyla John and Monica Sikorski work with unless you... become like children, our Father delights in giving us Visit her Web site at www.there- rarely refers to the human soul or the Office of Family Life, Diocese you will not enter the kingdom of good things too. Let’s show our sathomas.typepad.com. to religion at all. Rather, his of Fort Wayne-South Bend. MARCH 9, 2008 SPORTS 17

USF WOMEN’S SOCCER AND VERA BRADLEY PARTNER TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER IN SPRING FLING The third annual Women’s Soccer Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, April 5, at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium, and University of Saint Francis head coach Ken Nuber announced that the Lady Cougars will contribute money raised to The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. Nuber said, “This is a great oppor- tunity for our players and the players in the rest of the field to raise money to help fight this disease that changes lives. What a great honor for our program to be able to contribute our time and talents Sports to benefit this great organization.” Diocesan tourney pits CYO and ICCL

sank two free throws to put Fort BY ELMER J. DANCH Wayne in the lead with 3.8 seconds to play. Then a long inbounds pass SOUTH BEND — The schoolboy by the Mishawaka Catholic basketeers of the Fort Wayne quarterback, Andrew O’Lena, to Catholic Youth Organization runningback Coley (CYO) competed against Schultheis complet- their rivals the Inter-City ed a “bang-bang” Catholic League (ICCL) lay-up as the in the Annual ICCL-Fort buzzer sounded. Wayne CYO Schultheis led Invitational by win- the victors with ning three of the 16 points and four games at teammate Michael Saint Joseph’s Whitfield added 13. High School. James Knapke singed St. Vincent, the nets for 19 points for champion of the CYO the Hessen Cassel team. lead from start to finish to St. St. Charles Cardinals of the Anthony’s previously unbeaten CYO defeated Corpus Christi of ICCL titleholders, 33-26. the ICCL, 48-40, and came from MICHELLE CASTLEMAN The stellar sharpshooting per- behind after trailing at halftime, South Bend St. Jude’s Drew Hasler and St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel’s James Knapke jump for the tip in the first formances of John Blevins and 21-18, to Corpus Christi game of the day at the ICCL vs. CYO 2008 Invitational held at Saint Joseph’s High School in South Bend on Evan Feichter, each of whom in the second half very handily. Sunday, March 2. poured in 15 points. Robert Brett Lochbihler led the St. Mischler, who has been the lead- Charles Cardinals with 19 points ing scorer for St. Anthony, - as his teammates sank 17 of 22 The St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel Squires ed 11 points. free throws, eight in a row in the performed double duty at the 2008 St. Vincent led at the end of all final period. Tate Bellegante South Bend ICCL-Fort Wayne CYO four periods, 9-8, 16-15 and 20-19. scored 17 for the Corpus Christi Invitational representing both the In the most spectacular game Cougars. small school runner-up and champi- The St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel of the day and one that was decid- ons for the CYO. The Squires downed ed in the last three seconds, St. Rams, playing two games, defeat- Joseph of Mishawaka, who had ed St. Jude of the ICCL, 48-43, ICCL runner-up St. Jude in the first lost only one game this season, behind the 19-point scoring of match-up then came back to play edged St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel, James Knapke and the 14-point against champions St. Joseph, 52-51. splurge of teammate Mitch Mishawaka. After a long battle, St. Joseph, Mishawaka, led at Castleman. Drew Hasler of St. Coley Schultheis’ shot at the buzzer the quarter poles — 17-7, 24-20 Jude, South Bend, grabbed top dashed the Squires hopes of a dou- and 40-36 — until Wil Knapke individual honors with 11 points. ble victory. The Blue League champs finished with a 22-3 record overall beating even their Gold League foes. CYO GIRLS BLUE LEAGUE CHAMPS MICHELLE CASTLEMAN St. Louis Academy Invites you to an Open House at St. Louis Academy, Saturday, March 8, 2008, 5:00 p.m. If you can’t come Saturday, join us Sunday, March 9, 2008 for 10:15 a.m. Mass followed by an Open House in the school. REGISTRATION •Kindergarten - 8th Grade for the 2008-2009 •3 full days of Kindergarten SCHOOL YEAR •Tuition assistance available Monday, March 10th •Christian Family Atmosphere 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. •Athletics PROVIDED BY HUNTINGTON CATHOLIC and v The Huntington Catholic Rams are the Catholic Youth 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. For additional information Organization Blue League girls basketball champions. The Saturday, March 15 and a tour, please call team included Kelsey Godfroy, Taylor Hiers, Kayleigh 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Anita Bowers 260-749-5815 Hutson, Peyton Pike, Emily Scheiber, Madelyn Scheiber, Ava Schultz, Ashley Snyder, Este Stoffel and Kaitlyn EACS School Transportation provided to the Woodlan and Heritage area. Teusch. Mike Stoffel, Bethany Stoffel and Megan Skelly CELEBRATING 105 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE served as coaches for the champs. 15529 Lincoln Highway East • New Haven, IN 46774 www. stlouisbesancon.org 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 9, 2008 “The Other Boleyn Girl” spell, the two main candidates (Columbia/Focus) being an upper-class twit (Simon Fresh telling of the oft-drama- Woods) and a warm-hearted musi- Actor Martin Sheen MOVIE cian (James McAvoy) with a gam- tized liaison of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman) and King Henry bling problem. Director Mark CAPSULES VIII (Eric Bana), including the Palansky’s film establishes its monarch’s break with the Catholic unlikely premise quite successfully to receive and offers some valuable observa- Church so he could divorce his NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are first wife, Catherine of Aragon tions about skin-deep beauty and capsule reviews of movies (Ana Torrent), with an emphasis self-acceptance, but the plot lags in on Anne’s younger sister, Mary places and the groundwork for a Laetare Medal issued by the U.S. Conference convincing central relationship is (Scarlett Johansson), who was the of Catholic Bishops’ Office for first Boleyn to win the monarch’s never really completed. Occasional crass language and innuendo, and 1996 film Film and Broadcasting. favor. This adaptation of Philippa BY MICHAEL O. GARVEY “Entertaining Gregory’s best-seller from director suicide and adultery references. Angels.” Justin Chadwick keeps the story The USCCB Office for Film & NOTRE DAME — Actor and From “Bonneville” (SenArt/Drop of admirably intimate, and features Broadcasting classification is A-II human rights activist Martin 1999 to surprisingly authentic performanc- — adults and adolescents. The Water) Motion Picture Association of Sheen has been awarded Notre 2006, on Touching story of a widow es by its non-British leads with America rating is PG. Dame’s Laetare Medal for 2008. NBC’s wide- (Jessica Lange) who treks by car predictably solid supporting work He will receive the medal, the ly acclaimed from Idaho to California with her from Kristin Scott Thomas, David oldest and most prestigious honor television two girlfriends (Kathy Bates and Morrissey and Mark Rylance. “Witless Protection”(Lionsgate) given to American Catholics, dur- series “The Joan Allen) to turn over her late Royal bedroom intrigue with non- Generally crude and lowbrow ing the university’s 163rd com- West Wing,” husband’s ashes to her grown step- graphic sexual encounters includ- comedy in which a headstrong ing a rape, incest reference, adul- rural sheriff’s deputy (Larry the mencement exercises Sunday, MARTIN SHEEN he played a daughter (Christine Baranski), who May 18. soulful demands them in return for not tery, divorce, light sexual banter Cable Guy) kidnaps an elegant “As one of our nation’s most American evicting her stepmother from her and innuendo, and discreetly heiress (Ivana Milicevic) from the recognizable and accomplished president home. First-time feature director filmed beheadings. Acceptable for custody of an FBI special agent screen actors, Martin Sheen has who was a Notre Dame graduate. Christopher Rowley — with a sen- older teens. The USCCB Office (Yaphet Kotto) he believes to be achieved a level of celebrity that A self-described Catholic peace sitive script by Daniel D. Davis, for Film & Broadcasting classifica- corrupt, and drives her to Chicago few Americans enjoy,” said Holy activist, opponent of abortion and who based the story on his grand- tion is A-III — adults. The Motion to testify against her former boss Cross Father John I. Jenkins, uni- student of Catholic social teach- mother and her friends — sustains Picture Association of America rat- (Peter Stormare), who has hired a versity president. “He has used ing, Sheen acknowledges his spiri- a gentle and easygoing tone ing is PG-13. shady security guard (Eric that celebrity to draw the attention tual debts to St. Francis of Assisi, throughout this mature “chick Roberts) to bring her back. The of his fellow citizens to issues that Mother Teresa of Calcutta, flick” road movie, the friendship of “Penelope”(Summit Entertainment) film, as directed by Charles Robert cry out for redress, such as the Dorothy Day, Rev. Daniel the women is beautifully drama- Likable romantic fairy tale Carner, succeeds in being funny plight of immigrant workers and Berrigan, S.J., and the late labor tized, and there’s an affectingly about an otherwise beautiful about once every 15 minutes, mak- homeless people, the waging of leader César Chavez. spiritual, if not specifically heiress (Christina Ricci) ing this journey to Chi-town one unjust war, the killing of the He often has been arrested as a Catholic, quality in the healthy who, as the result of an ancestral long, tedious trek. Much crass and unborn and capital punishment. participant in nonviolent demon- approach to dealing with death. A curse, was born with a pig’s snout crude language, three uses of pro- We welcome the opportunity to lift strations against various U.S. mili- few instances of crass language, and who, with the help of her fanity, frequent sexual and scato- up his example for our church, our tary policies and has enthusiasti- light violence and brief innuendo. domineering mother (Catherine logical humor, partial male nudity, country and our students.” cally donated money, time and his The USCCB Office for Film & O’Hara) and diffident father ethnic stereotyping and an obscene A native of Dayton, Ohio, celebrity to such causes as the Broadcasting classification is A-II (Richard E. Grant) must avoid gesture. The USCCB Office for Sheen was born Aug. 3, 1940, one alleviation of poverty and home- — adults and adolescents. The exposure by a tabloid reporter Film & Broadcasting classification of 10 children of a Spanish-born lessness, human rights for migrant Motion Picture Association of (Peter Dinklage) while searching is A-III — adults. The Motion father and an Irish-born mother. workers and environmental protec- America rating is PG. for the man whose love can lift the Picture Association of America rat- His legal and baptismal name is tion. ing is PG-13. Ramon Gerardo Antonio Estevez, The Laetare Medal is so named but he later adopted his stage because its recipient is announced name in honor of the pioneering each year in celebration of Laetare televangelist Archbishop Fulton Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent Sheen. on the church Books from the editor’s desk After his calendar. graduation from “Laetare,” the he following books are Mother Teresa’s insight and wis- Servant Books has released Chaminade High “whose genius has Latin word for recent releases sent to dom. St. Anthony Messenger Press; “Saints: A Closer Look,” by Father School in “rejoice,” is the TToday’s Catholic with a ISBN: 978-0-86716-810-5. Thomas Dubay. What Dayton, Sheen first word in the brief description. This is not a “The Greatest Gift: The Courageous sets saints claims to have ennobled the arts and entrance review or an endorsement. Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy apart? Does intentionally of the “Miles from the Sideline: A Stang,” by Binka Le Breton, tells holiness failed his Mass that Mother’s Journey with Her the story of this courageous mis- come more entrance exami- sciences, illustrated the Sunday, which Special Needs sion, Sister Dorothy Stang, who, at naturally to nation for the ritually antici- Daughter,” 73, was murdered in the Amazon them than to University of ideals of the church pates the cele- by Maura forest of Brazil. the rest of us? Dayton in order bration of Easter. Weis, wife In a series of inti- How do griev- to pursue an act- The medal bears of Notre mate interviews ous sinners ing career of and enriched the the Latin inscrip- Dame foot- with those who become saints? which his father tion, “Magna est ball coach knew her and Are saints rele- disapproved. heritage of humanity.” veritas et Charlie Weis, loved her, Le vant today? Borrowing prevalebit” tells the chal- Breton uncovers What do they mean for us? Father money from a (“Truth is lenges and the lengths that Dubay reveals what makes the priest friend, he mighty, and it unexpected the nun went to saints tick, but also nudges readers went to New shall prevail”). blessings of rais- in order to com- toward the heights of sanctity York City, work- Established at ing a child with a disability — and bat the trials that themselves. ISBN: 978-0-86716- ing with Julian Beck’s Living Notre Dame in 1883, the Laetare how she evolved into a fearless faced “her people” in their lands. 763-4. Theatre and eventually landing a Medal was conceived as an advocate for her daughter and other Doubleday; ISBN: 978-0-385- Franciscan Murray Bodo’s widely acclaimed role in the 1964 American counterpart of the people with special needs. Sorin 52218-2 release, “Mystics: 10 Broadway play, “The Subject Was Golden Rose, a papal honor which Books; ISBN: 9781933495033. “The Gospel of César Chávez: My Who Show Us the Ways Roses.” antedates the 11th century. The “What Mother Teresa Taught Me,” Faith in Action,” by Mario T. García, of God,” leads read- During this period, he became medal has been awarded annually by Maryanne looks at the faith and spirituality ers into the heart of fascinated by Dorothy Day and the at Notre Dame to a Catholic Raphael who and the way it shaped the life and what mystics have Catholic Worker Movement, visit- “whose genius has ennobled the personally leadership of César Chávez, one of expressed about ing and volunteering at the arts and sciences, illustrated the came to know the most recognized Latin leaders God and how Catholic Worker’s houses on ideals of the church and enriched Mother Teresa in the United their insight can Manhattan’s Lower East Side. the heritage of humanity.” from working States and the deepen the read- Sheen has played numerous Among the 130 previous recipi- beside her and first labor er’s own experi- award-winning television and film ents of the Laetare Medal are Civil the leader to suc- ence of the roles, most notably an amoral War Gen. William Rosecrans, Missionaries of cessfully divine. Father Bodo young murderer in the 1973 film operatic tenor John McCormack, Charity, is an organize and covers the experiences of Mary, “Badlands,” a disintegrating President John F. Kennedy, intimate por- unionize U.S. Francis of Assisi, Jacopine Da American soldier in the 1979 film Catholic Worker foundress trait. Mother farm work- Todi, Julian of Norwich, Catherine “Apocalypse Now,” a bemused Dorothy Day, novelist Walker Teresa encouraged Raphael to ers. Rowan of Siena, John of the Cross, journalist in the 1982 biopic Percy, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, write about her experiences. In & Littlefield Therese of Lisieux, Gerard Manley “Gandhi,” and the itinerant French and death penalty abolitionist relating her own stories about Publishing Hopkins, Simone Weil and Robert co-founder of the Catholic Worker Sister Helen Prejean. Mother Teresa, Raphael illustrates Group, Inc., Lax. St. Anthony Messenger Press; movement, Peter Maurin, in the the life-changing potential of ISBN: 978-1-58051-223-7. ISBN: 978-0-86716-746-7. MARCH 9, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 Elkhart Mishawaka Cathy L.Milazzo, 70, WHAT’S HAPPENING? Ernest D.Smith, 88, Ann M.Merey, 91, Little Flower St.Thomas the Apostle St.Monica Matilda C.Fekete, 81, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Fort Wayne Daniel Martin Jr., 78, Our Lady of Hungary Grace D.Doherty, 101, Queen of Peace announcement at least two weeks to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Grace Sullivan St.Elizabeth Ann McGuire, 95, St. Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Seton Plymouth or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Patrick J.Langdon, 83, Matthew Cathedral Bernard J.Kamp, 86, St.Michael C.Caterina Aversa, 93, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St.Jude Roanoke Holy Cross Irene Schall, 69, Benedict David Wiora, Frank J.Morrow, 80, FISH FRIES Spaghetti dinner helps eighth grade by Chip Marquardt and his fami- St.Vincent de Paul 86, St.Joseph ly, in the parish hall on Sunday, Little Flower Fish Fry Fort Wayne — The St. Joseph - St. Elizabeth eighth-grade class March 9, at 11:30 a.m. Make Leslie A.Roberts, 60, South Bend New Haven — The Holy Name John Radzikowski, 87, is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner your own special creation to St.Charles Borromeo Delphine Cooper, 82, Society of St. John the Baptist St.Patrick Parish will have a fish fry Friday, to pay for the confirmation bring on Palm Sunday. A light Christ the King retreat and class trip on Saturday, brunch will be served. For infor- Kay J.Wisniewski, 61, March 7, from 4-7 p.m. Adults Helen Sokol, 92, March 15, from 5-9 p.m. at the mation call Sharon Garman (260) St.Therese Robert A.Langwith, 84, $6.50, children 5-12 $3.50 and Our Lady of Hungary St. Elizabeth Parish cafeteria, 927-1768. Christ the King children under 5 free. Joanne Briggeman, 80, 10700 Aboite Center Rd. Adults Wabash $8, children kindergarten St.Vincent de Paul Lucille E.Michalski, 86, Fish fry at PB St. Patrick, Lagro, celebrates feast day Todd Yarde, 41, through eighth grade $5 and pre- Lagro — The friends of St. St.Hedwig Fort Wayne — Most Precious St.Bernard schoolers free. Patrick will sponsor a dinner and Granger Blood Parish, 1529 Barthold St., Russell Lowell Brian M.Johnson II, 16, Mass for the benefit of St. Treavor Breaton, 60, will have a fish fry Friday, Schooler Jr., 83, Holy Family March 7, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. MISC. HAPPENINGS Patrick Church on Saturday, St.Bernard March 15, beginning with dinner St.Pius X Adults $8, children 6-12 $4 and Technicolor with “Joseph” at St. Jude Elizabeth Hoffer, 93, children 5 and under $1. Carry- South Bend — St. Jude School’s from 5-6:30 p.m. at the United spring musical will be “Joseph Methodist church with a free-will LaGrange St.Anthony de Padua out available. Virginia S.Humphrey, and the Amazing Technicolor offering taken at the door. Ollie E.Knudson, 88, Harpist Sarah Walls will provide 66, St.Joseph Dreamcoat.” The shows will take St.Adalbert Fish fry at St. Matthew dinner entertainment. Mass will South Bend — A Jonah fish fry place on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 15 at be at 7 p.m. at the historic St. will be held Friday, March 14, Patrick Church. from 4-7 p.m. in the St. Matthew 2 and 7 p.m. The musical will be Cathedral School cafeteria. performed at the Clay High Queen of Angels announces Royal Fest St. Patrick dinner served Adults $6, seniors $5, children School Auditorium. Tickets are Card party and salad bar Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels South Bend — A corned beef (7-12) $4 and children under 6 $3 each and can be purchased New Carlisle — St. Stanislaus Parish will host Royal Fest and cabbage dinner will be free. Carry-out available. following St. Jude Masses, by Kostka will have a card party Friday, April 18, from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 15, from noon calling the school office at (574) and salad bar Sunday, March 30, and Saturday, April 19, from 6- to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick School on 291-3820 or at the door. at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 each 11 p.m. Friday is family night S. Scott St. Live Irish music and Fish dinner at St. Augustine in advance by calling Louise at South Bend — St. Augustine with a carnival theme and dancers along with traditional Palm weaving taught (574) 654-3364 or Nancy at Saturday features a casino night corned beef with trimmings. Parish, 1501 W. Washington St., (574) 289-2986. All proceeds will have a fish dinner Friday, Waterloo — St. Michael the for adults. Silent and oral auc- Admission of $5 good towards Archangel Parish will offer will purchase church linens, can- tions both days. Festival permit food and beverage. For informa- March 14, from 4-8 p.m. Adults dles, etc. $6, children $3 and children 5 instruction on palm weaving led number 112676. tion call (574) 232 5839. and under free. Carry-out avail- able. OTHER FUND RAISERS Easter bake sale time WANTED South Bend — The Rosary Saturdays Only Society of St. Casimir Church, 1308 W. Dunham St., will have 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. an Easter bake sale Saturday, PART-TIME March 15, from 3-6:30 p.m and Sunday, March 16, from 8-11 Receptionist / Clerical a.m. at the school. Easter lamb cakes, pies, cookies and more. Position available immediately Must be sensitive to the Dinner dance and auction planned mission of a Catholic Cemetery. Notre Dame — Holy Cross College will host a dinner, dance v and auction night on Saturday, Pick up application at or send resume to: April 12, at Marian High School’s Bishop Crowley SUPERINTENDENT CATHOLIC CEMETERY Activity Center. Proceeds benefit a new student center on campus. 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne 46805-5572 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and a Polish dinner will be at 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions will be throughout the night. Live entertainment by “This End Up.” Notice of Tickets are $25 per person through the admissions office at ANNUAL Holy Cross or by calling (574) 239-8400 by April 4. CLEANUP

Spaghetti dinner at Catholic Cemetery South Bend — The Knights of Because of the early date for Easter this year, the Columbus Council #5570, 5202 Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne will do their annual Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- cleanup of decorations from March 17 thru March 19. ti dinner, Thursday, March 13, 4- 6 p.m. Adults $7, children ages 5 Please do not place any decorations during this time. to 12 $2.50. The council is locat- If you wish to save your decoration, please have it ed one block east of Mayflower removed BEFORE March 17 or call the Catholic Road. Cemetery Office, 426-2044, by March 14 and we will hold it for you no more than 30 days. Decorations may be placed AFTER March 19. Fish fry information is available at We thank you for your cooperation. www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 9, 2008 because I could only lay there.” Movement slowly returned to FOX the tenacious young man and he St. Patrick Parish was eventually moved to a reha- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bilitation unit in Fort Wayne and then to Chicago where he learned to walk and eat again after having celebrates feast day, On a surprise visit to Austria, Fox proposed to his longtime the respirator and feeding tube love, and that November the cou- removed. ple was engaged to be married. Fox eventually returned home 150th anniversary Returning to South Bend follow- to a welcome home party of fam- ing her Austria studies, Kreager ily and friends where Lauren and joined Fox at IUSB to complete his mother care for him. BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN her education and they set their Currently Fox attends therapy wedding date for December of sessions at St. Joseph Hospital where he does “a lot of stretch- SOUTH BEND — St. Patrick 2007. Parish has reason to celebrate this Life was filled with the excite- ing” as the scarring of the grafted skin begins to tighten. And this year. ment of wedding planning, mar- The congregation is observing riage preparation, college studies month Fox is excited to be going to Mayo Clinic where a medical the parish’s 150th anniversary and and fun until the fall of 2007. marking the milestone with events On Sept. 25, while Fox team will evaluate neurological damage that has slowed the throughout 2008. worked on his car, the fuel filter While the congregation will he was changing shifted and fuel return of function to his arms. Slight function is returning to his celebrate the entire year, it will sprayed down on him and was aptly observe much of its 150th somehow ignited. Fox was right arm, and though weak, he has a grab reflex. He has no func- anniversary in March over St. burned over 65 percent of his Patrick’s Day weekend. body, and as he awaited medical tion in his left arm yet. His hope is for a surgical loos- “I think St. Patrick’s has been a assistance, with his parents Doug, pillar of strength in downtown,” PROVIDED BY THE FOX FAMILY ening of the scarring under his whose arm was burned as he said parishioner and parish council assisted his son, and Jane Joel Fox and fiancé Lauren arms to improve his ability to lift them. “I can’t wait! I want member Terrance Meehan. Szlanfucht at his side, they con- Kreager anxiously prepare for Which is why St. Patrick, 309 tinuously prayed the Hail Mary their wedding day in June. Their results,” he says excitedly. Interior shots are shown of St. The couple, who Father S. Taylor St. in South Bend, is together. December wedding was post- Patrick Church in South Bend, Scheidt says has lived the fidelity sharing its celebrations with the Not surprisingly, Kreager and poned due to an accident that community. which celebrates its 150th her mother, Diane, prayed the of their wedding vows of “for burned Fox over 65 percent of his better or worse” even before they The parish is teaming up with anniversary this year as a parish. same prayer over and over as dad body. Downtown South Bend, a non- Activities to highlight the feast Dan drove them to the hospital spoke them, plans to marry in June of this year. There’s no rea- profit organization trying to day will be held March 15. after receiving news of the acci- improve the viability and visibility dent. had brought and from son not to, they say. Activities include Mass, a parade, Lauren continues to work as of the downtown South Bend Fox was so badly burned all over.” community, for St. Patrick’s Day. Greening of the East Race and an when he arrived at the Niles hos- She made daily entries on the an event planner at Merry Me after-parade Ceili at St. Patrick’s Events and is continuing her edu- St. Patrick’s Parish will cele- pital the doctors chose to med- blog provided by brate Mass with the feast of St. Parish Center. The entire commu- ically induce a coma in an effort caringbridge.com, a Web site that cation online. Fox hopes to get nity is invited for live Irish music back to using his natural artistic Joseph, hosted by the Ancient to stabilize their patient. But offers space for viewers to access Order of Hibernians, beginning at and dance, food, drink and fami- before he was put out, Fox asked journal accounts of a patient’s talent to do computer design jew- elry for his family’s business 9 a.m. on March 15 with coffee ly-friendly atmosphere. for Kreager, to once again profess progress as well as receive elec- and doughnuts following. his love for her. tronic notes for them. Many of soon. The couple is again attend- ing Mass and their social lives “We want to attract alumni of And though she recalls night- those who read the blog returned St. Patrick’s School to go to holding 350 people. marish memories of the panic she to church, inspired by the faith with friends with no reticence The present Gothic-style church about Fox’s scarring. Mass,” Meehan said. felt that night, Kreager remained and wisdom the young girl After Mass and food, a bus will was dedicated under Holy Cross steadfast in her faith in God’s offered during this dark time. When asked how the accident Father D.J. Hagerty in 1886 with a has changed him, he replies leave from St. Patrick’s Church to providence, saying, “Whether Eventually Lauren and Fox’s head over to the annual St. seating capacity of 800. God would take him or not, it’s parents found an apartment near thoughtfully, “It’s easier to see While the St. Patrick School the value of life. It’s miraculous. Patrick’s Day Parade, which starts his plan. I had to trust in God. It the hospital to return to in the at 11 a.m. closed in 1974, it served students wasn’t in my control.” evenings, which Kreager says People were changed by the acci- for 108 years with four different dent. It strengthened their faith.” The bus will be part of the Soon Fox was air lifted to was generously paid for by her parade and used for those who school buildings. In 1898, accord- Bronson He is grate- ing to information from the ful to his family won’t be able to walk the entire Hospital in parade route, said Meehan. Those church, the first one, built on the Kalamazoo, in and their sup- current property, housed an all- port saying, who choose to can walk alongside stable condi- “It’s easier to see the value of life. It’s miraculous. the bus during the parade. boys school, which became co- tion, where he “They’re the educational in 1950 with a school best I’ve ever Following the parade, the bus will would spend head over to Seitz Park in South expansion. That building was torn the next several People were changed by the accident. seen before.” down in 1961, and a new one was His hope for Bend for the Greening of the East weeks in the Race, sponsored by Fiddler’s built, which included more space, Class Four the future, “I before it was closed down. It strengthened their faith.” hope to get well Hearth Irish Pub. Burn Unit there. Then the bus will take atten- Another milestone included the For six weeks enough to play church’s consecration in 1920. As JOEL FOX golf, hug dees back to the parish for a party, he remained in the After-Parade Ceili, at St. a consecrated church, St. Patrick the coma lying Lauren, do all can only be used to worship God the things I Patrick’s Center at the parish. The with his arms entire community is invited for within the Catholic Church. outstretched, in used to do, even And in 1972, the church was if only one arm live Irish music and dance, food, a grim reflec- drink and family-friendly atmos- marked on the National Historic tion of a crucifix, as the medical aunts and uncles. They would is functional.” Landmark Registry. The faith and fidelity of this phere. team performed five different begin their bedside each Meehan said he hopes the St. Apart from the parish’s rich skin graft surgeries on his badly morning at 7 a.m. praying the young couple have brought them history, the congregation continues to a new place of hope and those Patrick’s Day events will attract burned torso and arms. rosary, reading to Fox, playing many of the school alumni back to serve the community today, said Kreager and Fox’s parents music and welcoming the con- who know them continue to be Meehan. The congregation is inspired. Both Joel and Lauren’s for the parish’s celebrations stayed by his side from the first stant stream of visitors. throughout the year, including an involved in neighborhood clean-up day. They each took a leave of Father Bill Schooler, pastor of families are in awe of their spirit- projects, provides clothing to filled children and ever grateful all-school reunion June 22 and the absence from their jobs and St. Pius Parish delivered the anniversary Mass on May 4. underprivileged children through school to support and pray him sacrament of the sick to Fox for all who supported them with the Christ Child Society, tutoring prayers, cards, e-mails and other While the parish is observing through. while Father Scheidt celebrated the year, it seems it has plenty to programs that see Notre Dame stu- “The surgeon said, ‘I can’t tell Mass in the temporary apartment supports. dents tutor local neighborhood As Lauren says, “Suffering is be proud of over a century and a you he’s going to make it,’” for the family. half in existence. children and more. recalls Jane, who firmly believes “So many visited. There was a a prayer. It’s redemptive. This is With many in the University of hard, but it’s not about us. The According to historical infor- in redemptive suffering. “I went tremendous outpouring of faith,” mation provided by University of Notre Dame community attending to Mass every day with Lauren.” says Father Scheidt. point is to help other people.” St. Patrick, Meehan said, the Fox gently adds, “Whatever Notre Dame archivist and St. As Fox not only suffered from A slow awakening after six Patrick parishioner Kevin Cawley, church will likely remain vibrant his burns, but contracted a bacter- weeks in a coma found Lauren happens is what God planned and far into the future. is going to be okay.” 50 Irish Catholic families lived on ial infection, MRSA and pneumo- revealing Fox’s situation and sur- the west side of the St. Joseph nia during his hospital stay, many geries to him. Paralyzed by med- River and wanted a church and family members, friends and ication he was given, Fox recalls parish of their own. priest visited and prayed. those first days of consciousness. Under Holy Cross Father For more information on the history “There was a shrine in his “I was so excited to have visi- To learn more about Joel and his Thomas Carroll, the first St. of the parish and the 2008 celebra- room,” reports Lauren. “We had tors to tell me what was going recovery process visit www.car- Patrick Church was built on tions, visit the parish Web site at relics and crucifixes that priests on,” he said. “It was a big deal ingbridge.org/visit/joelfox. Western Avenue and Scott Street, www.sspatrickhedwig.org.