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CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Pope Benedict XVI greets the faithful after delivering a talk at the con- Visitation clusion of a Mass for the Knights of Malta in St. Peter’s Basilica at the South Bend and Fort Wayne Vatican Feb. 9. The pope announced Feb. 11 that he will resign at the end of the month. The 85-year-old pontiff said he no longer has the energy services to exercise his ministry over the universal Church. Pages 5-6 Pope Benedict XVI All Schools Mass South Bend area celebrates with Bishop Rhoades to resign Pages 12-13 BY CAROL GLATZ AND CINDY WOODEN

JOE ROMIE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates the Funeral Mass of Bishop John M. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — spokesman, told journalists at a Saying he no longer has the briefing that the pope’s decision ‘Put out D’Arcy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on strength to exercise ministry was not prompted by any medical into the deep’ Feb. 8. over the universal Church, Pope illness, but was due to a natural Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 “decline of strength” associated Diocesan men’s conference BY KAY COZAD that he would be resigning at the with old age. end of the month after an eight- Even though the announcement Page 17 year pontificate. had caught almost everybody by FORT WAYNE — The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort “After having repeatedly exam- surprise, it was not a snap decision, Wayne was overflowing with family, friends, dignitaries, Catholics and ined my conscience before God, I but rather one that “had matured non-Catholics alike from across the area mourning the death of the man have come to the certainty that my over the past few months,” Father who had shepherded them in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for strengths, due to an advanced age, Lombardi said. nearly 25 years as bishop. The noon Funeral Mass for Bishop John M. are no longer suited to an adequate The pope made his announce- D’Arcy on Feb. 8 was the culmination of the three-day funeral service exercise of the Petrine ministry,” ment in Latin from a pre-written event for the beloved bishop that began in South Bend on Wednesday, the pope told cardinals gathered text during a morning ordinary Feb. 6, at St. Matthew Cathedral. for an ordinary public consistory public consistory where a large Bishop D’Arcy, who was diagnosed with a to approve the canonization of new number of cardinals were present. rare form of lung/brain cancer over the Christmas saints. When he delivered his holiday in his hometown of Brighton, Mass., at More Pope Benedict, who was elected announcement, the pope seemed the age of 80, died Feb. 3, the 56th anniversary photos in April 2005, will be the first pope very “composed, concentrated” and of his first Mass. available to resign in more than 600 years. read “in a solemn manner” in keep- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was the celebrant at He told the cardinals, “In ing with the importance of what he of the Funeral Mass. Other bishops from across www.diocesefwsb.org today’s world, subject to so many was saying, Father Lombardi said. the country and state who concelebrated were rapid changes and shaken by ques- Fulfilling the canonical require- Archbishop Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis, tions of deep relevance for the life ment, Pope Benedict solemnly Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes of New Orleans and Bishop Daniel of faith, in order to govern the declared to the cardinals, “Well Jenky of Peoria, Ill, a former auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Fort bark of St. Peter and proclaim the aware of the seriousness of this act, Wayne-South Bend. Gospel, both strength of mind and with full freedom I declare that I As the congregation raised their voices in unison for the entrance body are necessary, strength which renounce the ministry of Bishop hymn “For All the Saints” the magnificent procession of gold and in the last few months, has deterio- of Rome, Successor of St. Peter, white robed deacons, priests and bishops, along with many seminarians, rated in me to the extent that I have entrusted to me by the cardinals on some who were accepted by Bishop D’Arcy for seminary, proceeded had to recognize my incapacity 19 April 2005, in such a way, that to the sanctuary for the opening of Mass. Bishop Rhoades began by to adequately fulfill the ministry as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 entrusted to me.” D’ARCY, PAGE 4 Jesuit Father Lombardi, Vatican RESIGN, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 17, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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We are so very thankful for this gift from Published weekly except the fourth the Lord and for the loving sacrifice this Sunday in June, second and fourth required of your family and of Bishop through lives of faithful discipleship. As a ger of the right hand and says: “Receive weeks in July and August, the first, D’Arcy’s many friends in Boston. We pray pledge of spiritual strength and comfort, the this ring, the seal of fidelity: adorned with third and fifth weeks of September and that your brother John is now reunited with Holy Father imparts his Apostolic Blessing undefiled faith, preserve unblemished the last week in December by the Diocese your beloved parents and sister Mary in the to all who mourn in the hope of resurrec- bride of God, the holy Church.” Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. communion of saints in heaven. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, tion to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. D’Arcy’s fidelity to his spouse, the Church, IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at I wish to extend deep gratitude to the We will all miss Bishop D’Arcy. was unfailing. He loved the people of this Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing communities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- He touched all of us in manifold ways. diocese with all his heart and poured out office. South Bend for the tremendous outpour- Personally, I will deeply miss Bishop his life in self-giving service of his spouse, ing of love, support, and prayers during D’Arcy’s friendship, his wise counsel, and in imitation of Jesus, the Bridegroom who POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: these days. I thank the bishops who are his generous help in ministering throughout gave his life for His Bride, the Church. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort here today: your presence brings us much our diocese during his retirement. When I During these past several weeks, Bishop Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: consolation. I thank all the priests who are first came to Fort Wayne three years ago, D’Arcy told me often he was offering his [email protected]. concelebrating this Mass, many ordained by Bishop D’Arcy shared many things with prayers and sufferings for the people of our Bishop D’Arcy, the many religious sisters me. At one point, he shared with me his diocese. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort and brothers, our deacons and seminarians, avid support for the Boston Red Sox. I will At an episcopal ordination, the ordain- Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) and all our wonderful lay people here to never forget the look on his face when I ing bishop gives the crosier to the newly 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. pray for our beloved Bishop told him rather sheepishly ordained bishop and says: “Receive the BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, Emeritus. that I was a New York crosier, the sign of your pastoral office: and Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (574) I wish to extend particu- Yankees fan. I thought: keep watch over the whole flock in which 234-0687. Fax (574) 830-1042. lar gratitude to Maureen Safe home, John, there goes our relation- the Holy Spirit has placed you as Bishop to Schott, Bishop D’Arcy’s ship! But after the initial govern the Church of God.” With courage News deadline is the Monday morning administrative assistant, safe home.” shock that his successor and love, Bishop D’Arcy kept watch as a before publication date. Advertising who took such beautiful was a Yankees fan, he good shepherd over this flock in the diocese deadline is nine days before publica- care of Bishop D’Arcy welcomed me with the of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He sought the tion date. these final weeks of his warmest kindness. glory of God and the salvation of souls. He life and served him and In his homily, was unafraid to teach the saving truth of the Today’s Catholic may be reached at : our diocese with such great Monsignor Heintz men- Gospel. He made decisions prayerfully, not Today’s Catholic, devotion for many years. And to Deacon tioned Bishop D’Arcy’s fondness for writ- seeking personal popularity, but seeking to P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Jim Fitzpatrick, who faithfully served for ing memos. I received many the past three do the will of God. 46856-1169; or email: many years as Bishop D’Arcy’s liturgical years! Bishop D’Arcy kindly shared with The ordaining bishop also places the [email protected] master of ceremonies. me his insights on various diocesan mat- miter on the head of the new ordained I wish to share with you now a mes- ISSN 0891-1533 ters, on parishes, schools, etc. He was eager bishop, saying: “Receive the miter, and may USPS 403630 sage I received this week from the Vatican to help me to get to know the diocese. A the splendor of holiness shine forth in you, Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio week before he died, Bishop D’Arcy sent so that when the chief shepherd appears you Bertone: me a three-page memo on Bishop Luers may deserve to receive from him an unfad- The Holy Father was saddened to learn High School since he knew I was visiting ing crown of glory.” Bishop D’Arcy was of the death of the Most Reverend John M. there the next day. I couldn’t believe it, a truly “a man of God,” a holy bishop. May D’Arcy, Bishop Emeritus of Fort Wayne- week before he died Bishop D’Arcy was he now receive from the Lord, not another South Bend, and he sends prayerful con- still writing memos! But it showed that his miter, but an unfading crown of glory dolences to all the clergy, religious and loving concern for the flock that had been among the saints in heaven! lay faithful of the Diocese. He joins those entrusted to his pastoral care continued until I wish to conclude with words that gathered for the solemn funeral rite in the end. Bishop D’Arcy would often say at the end commending Bishop D’Arcy’s soul to our When a priest is ordained a bishop, he of a funeral homily: “Safe home, John, safe Heavenly Father’s merciful love. Mindful of receives three symbols of his episcopal home.” the deceased’s long and devoted ministry as office after his head is anointed with the priest and bishop, His Holiness prays that holy chrism: a ring, a miter, and a crosier. the bishop’s memory will inspire the com- Msgr. Heintz spoke about the bishop’s munity he served to respond ever more gen- ring. The ordaining bishop places the ring erously to the call to proclaim the Gospel on the newly ordained bishop’s ring fin- February 17, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation announcement STATEMENT OF BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES RESIGN VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is the Vatican’s English transla- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation remarks, delivered in Latin, during an ordinary public consistory to approve the canon- ization of new saints Feb. 11. hours, the See of Rome, the See Dear brothers, of St. Peter, will be vacant and a I have convoked you to this consistory, not only for the three conclave to elect the new supreme canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great pontiff will have to be convoked by importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly those whose competence it is.” examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty It is up to the dean of the College that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. I am well aware that On the announcement Sodano, to make preparations for a this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried conclave to elect a new pope. out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and Father Lombardi said after the suffering. However, in today’s world, subject to so many rapid of the resignation of pope steps down, he will move to changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Pope Benedict XVI outside of Rome. He will stay there Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent until the renovation is completed of Feb. 11, 2013 a cloister, set up by Blessed John that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. For this reason, and well aware of the Paul II, which is located inside the Early this morning, we heard the news that our Holy Father, Vatican Gardens, he said. seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of bishop of Rome, successor of Saint Peter, entrust- Pope Benedict XVI, will resign from his duties as Pope on The pope will then live in the th cloister, called the Mater Ecclesia ed to me by the cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that February 28 . In prayer, our Holy Father discerned that due monastery, and dedicate his time to as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the to his “advanced age” and “diminished strength,” he has freely prayer and reflection, the Vatican See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a conclave to elect the new decided to resign and to serve the Church in the future “through supreme pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose compe- spokesman said. a life dedicated to prayer.” It was likely the pope would tence it is. Dear brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and The Church and the world have been greatly blessed by the keep writing, he added, since the extraordinary ministry and beautiful teachings of Pope Benedict pope has mentioned many times work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask these past nearly eight years. In His providential care, the Lord that he has wanted to spend more pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the holy Church time dedicated to study and prayer. to the care of our supreme pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and blessed us with a great shepherd. Amid the sadness of today’s When asked if there would be implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the cardinal news, I am also filled with gratitude for the faithful and fruitful any confusion over leadership or a fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new supreme ministry of our beloved Holy Father. I invite all to pray for Pope pontiff. With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve schism were a possibility, Father Benedict, that the Lord will bless him during these days and Lombardi said he believes the pope the holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer. bestow upon him His abundant grace and peace. “had no fear of this” happening It was just one year ago, on February 9, 2012, that Bishop because he clearly demonstrated his From the Vatican, D’Arcy, I, and the other bishops of Indiana met with Pope desire to step down and no longer Feb. 11, 2013 be pope or retain any papal author- Pope Benedict XVI Benedict during our ad limina visit to Rome. I recall with joy ity. and gratitude that meeting and the warmth and kindness of our “I think in no way is there any dinals” as the best moment to the pope said, “If a pope clearly Holy Father. His words to us were words of brotherly love. I risk of confusion or division” in this announce his plans, the Vatican realizes that he is no longer physi- was moved by the Pope’s evident wisdom and holiness. respect, he said. spokesman said. cally, psychologically and spiritual- I invite all the faithful also to pray for the Cardinals as they The pope, who is past the age When asked whether the pope ly capable of handling the duties of prepare in the coming weeks to meet in Conclave for the elec- allowed a cardinal to vote for a new had any medical illnesses or his office, then he has a right and, tion of a new Successor to the Apostle Peter. I repeat the words pope, will obviously not be part of bouts of depression that may have under some circumstances, also an of our Holy Father in today’s announcement: “let us entrust the conclave that will convene to prompted his resignation, Father obligation to resign.” elect his successor, he added. Lombardi said the pope was “abso- The pope told the author that the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord He is not likely to play any lutely not” depressed and possessed it was important, however, that Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may role in the “interregnum” or time a remarkable “spiritual serenity” the pope “must not run away” and assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in elect- between popes because “there is no and composure despite the many “must stand fast and endure” any ing a new Supreme Pontiff.” role for a predecessor pope” during difficult moments he has had to difficult situations that are facing The holy season of Lent begins this Wednesday, Ash this period, the priest said. face as pope. the Church. For that reason, he was Wednesday. Let us especially remember the above intentions in The Jesuit priest said a “sede The Vatican spokesman also not thinking of resigning in 2010 our prayers during the Lenten season. vacante” usually lasts less than a said he was not aware of any medi- — the year the interviews were month, and that it was more than cal illness that would have caused conducted. likely a new pope would be elected Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades the pope to step down, rather it was “One can resign at a peaceful Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend in time to lead the full schedule of due to a “normal” deterioration of moment or when one simply cannot Holy Week and Easter liturgies. physical and mental strength that go on,” the pope had said. Cardinal Sodano, who was one comes with old age. Before ending his remarks dur- of the many cardinals present during The pope has increasingly had ing the consistory, Pope Benedict the pope’s announcement, addressed trouble walking in the past year, told the cardinals: “I thank you the pope, telling him the news left often using a cane and always being most sincerely for all the love and them with “a sense of loss, almost assisted getting up and down steps. work with which you have sup- completely incredulous.” However, the Vatican has never ported me in my ministry and I Public Schedule of However, it was obvious that released medical information that ask pardon for all my defects. And his decision was based on a “great would make it appear the pope suf- now, let us entrust the holy Church biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS affection” for the well-being of the fers from anything other than joint to the care of our supreme pastor, Church, the cardinal said. pain connected to his age. our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore Father Lombardi said being a The option of a pope to resign his holy Mother Mary, so that she • Sunday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, Saint Matthew pope today is “much more fast- is explicitly written into the Code may assist the cardinal fathers with Cathedral, South Bend moving, more demanding” than of Canon Law. It says a pope may her maternal solicitude, in electing a • Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Presbyteral it was in the past with an almost step down, but stipulates that the new supreme pontiff.” Council, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw nonstop full schedule of public and decision must be made freely and The pope said, “I wish to also • Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5:05 p.m. — Mass and Dinner at Moreau private events and liturgical celebra- “duly manifested.” No one needs to devotedly serve the holy Church Seminary, University of Notre Dame tions. formally accept a pope’s resignation of God in the future through a life • Wednesday, Feb. 20, noon — Luncheon Meeting with Priests When asked why the pope chose for it to be valid. dedicated to prayer.” of South Bend, St. Hedwig, South Bend Feb. 11, the feast of Our Lady of The last pope to resign was Pope Father Lombardi said he felt • Thursday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Diocesan Finance Lourdes, as the day to announce his Gregory XII in 1415. “great admiration” for the pope’s Council, Holiday Inn, Warsaw stepping down, Father Lombardi Pope Benedict had long said it “great courage” and “freedom of • Friday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit, Marian said most likely the date was a coin- would be appropriate for a pope to spirit” in making this decision. The High School, Mishawaka cidence, and that the pope instead resign for the good of the Church if spokesman said it shows the pope • Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. — Enshrinement of Relic of Saint chose an event — the ordinary pub- the pontiff felt he were unable to phys- is not only fully aware of the great Gianna Beretta Molla, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, lic consistory — where a large num- ically bear the burden of the papacy. responsibilities involved in leading Mishawaka ber of cardinals would be present. In his book-length interview, the universal Church, but his hopes • Saturday, Feb. 23, 11:15 a.m. — Mass at Lady’s Chapel, “The pope chose this significant “The Light of the World,” with that “the ministry of the Church be Basilica of Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame occasion with the gathered car- German journalist Peter Seewald, carried out the best way” possible. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 17, 2013 Football captains from Bishop Luers the Incensation of the Body as and Bishop Dwenger high schools’ the congregation sang the Song D’ARCY football teams were pallbearers for of Farewell, “Come to His Aid,” Bishop John M. D’Arcy at the Fort their voices rising to the heavens CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wayne visitation on Feb. 7. with the scented cloud of incense. Following the final commenda- tion Bishop Rhoades extended welcoming all in attendance and sympathy to Bishop D’Arcy family offering his gratitude for the many saying, “I extend sincere sympathy, priests and bishops, and dignitaries our love and prayers, to Bishop including U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, D’Arcy’s sisters, Sister Anne and several state senators, Fort Wayne Joan, Joan’s husband Hugh and Mayor Tom Henry, university their children Darcy, John and presidents including Holy Cross Patrick, and Bishop D’Arcy’s niece Father John Jenkins, president of the Jacinta.” The bishop also expressed University of Notre Dame, school gratitude for the outpouring of love principals, Our Sunday Visitor and prayers for Bishop D’Arcy and board members and ecumenical for the great care he received from church leaders who came to cel- Maureen Schott, Bishop D’Arcy’s ebrate the life of Bishop D’Arcy. administrative assistant, in his final As the Mass commenced on that days. During his remarks the bishop overcast Friday, the sun came out read a message from the Vatican JERRY KESSENS Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio and blazed a beam on the altar of On the lighter side on life Msgr. the cathedral just as Bishop Rhoades Bertone, which shared the condo- Heintz emphasized that the good lences of Pope Benedict XVI at the incensed it, as if the heavens were bishop had “not only a deep Irish opening to the celebration. death of Bishop D’Arcy. Repeating faith, but also a quick Irish wit. At the words heard spoken by Bishop Msgr. Michael Heintz, rector one gathering, a rather enthusiastic of St. Matthew Cathedral, was the D’Arcy at many past funeral Masses speaker proclaimed, ‘I’ve never met celebrated in the diocese, Bishop homilist for the Funeral Mass. a priest I didn’t like,’ and Bishop He spoke about how Bishop Rhoades concluded saying, “Safe leaned over and whispered, ‘He home, John, Safe home.” Following D’Arcy celebrated his first Mass hasn’t met ‘em all yet.’ He had at Our Lady of the Presentation a spontaneous burst of applause, the boundless pastoral energy driven by traditional “Salve Regina” hymn Church in Brighton, Mass., “the truly admirable pastoral charity. He church where he had been brought was sung in Bishop D’Arcy’s final was a priest’s priest. In his retire- send off. by his immigrant parents for ment he helped regularly with Mass Baptism, where he was plunged into A reception was open to the and Confessions as a chaplain at public at the Grand Wayne fol- the mystery of Christ’s dying and Bishop Luers High School, and also rising, a mystery that every celebra- lowing the Funeral Mass. Bishop in his ‘home parish,’ St. John the D’Arcy’s sister, Sister Anne tion of the Eucharist makes present Baptist, just down the street from his and tangible,” Msgr. Heintz said. D’Arcy, remarked that Msgr. Heintz house. Even when he disagreed with “captured him (Bishop D’Arcy) “This central act of his daily life someone ... he always loved the per- as a priest was to format his every perfectly” in his homily. Her long- son he disagreed with.” time friend from Boston Peg Brett duty and pastoral task. Whether at He added, “As each of us here St Mary, Star of the Sea in Beverly, JOE ROMIE McCobb simply said of the solemn Bishop John M. D’Arcy’s family is shown at the Cathedral of the has no doubt witnessed, he regularly Mass, “It can never be repeated.” his first assignment, or as a spiritual and repeatedly placed the good of director at St John’s Seminary in Immaculate Conception. Lee Will, parishioner of St. the souls entrusted to his care before Elizabeth Ann Seton in Fort Wayne Brighton, as auxiliary and regional his own comfort, desires or personal bishop in Lowell and, beginning agreed saying, “The service was a he shared with his Crucified Lord. I loved muffins. Maureen would call interest, and in that he has truly been wonderful send off.” He appreciated in 1985, as bishop of the Diocese could only think of St. Paul’s words and say, ‘Bishop would like to see a model, not only for his flock, but of Fort Wayne- South Bend, at the Bishop D’Arcy’s leadership in the to the Galatians, now preached by you; he will stop by this morning at perhaps especially for us who are diocese and added, “I liked him a lot center of his priestly life was the Bishop D’Arcy in a wordless act of such and such a time; and he would priests.” Mass, that unparalleled encounter and knew he loved the Diocese of love and devotion: ‘I have been cru- love a cup of coffee and a muffin.’ Bishop D’Arcy, said Msgr. Fort Wayne-South Bend. We talked with Christ in Word and Sacrament, cified with Christ; the life I now live And I would hang up and think to Heintz, lived a spousal love for his the basic contours of which were about the trips he must have made is no longer my own; Christ lives myself, ‘Well sure, Bishop, I’ll run diocese with “every fiber of his between here and South Bend!” first manifest to Cleopas and his in me.’ That Word became flesh right out back and pluck a couple being.” And “as much as he dearly unnamed companion on the road Micki Evans of the Cathedral before my eyes, as I witnessed the fresh ones off the muffin tree.’” loved Brighton, his dear sisters, of the Immaculate Conception said to Emmaus: a dialogue, an opening profound love with which Bishop Msgr. Heintz spoke of how Anne and Joan, his beloved neph- up the Scriptures, and the breaking of the bishop who had become her was bearing his own pain and suf- bishop was “genuinely interested ews and his niece, his back porch, spiritual director, “He was a saint.” of the bread. For two millennia, fering, and offering it, or more cor- in every person he met; he had an and his Red Sox, this was now his the triad of dialogue, Word and Our Lady of Victory Noll Sister rectly, offering himself, for all of us: incredible memory for detail and a home. He knew he was dying, and Mary Jo Nelson had a great respect Eucharist has comprised the pattern for the bishop, priests and people he command of names. He began every he wanted to come home, to die in of Catholic worship.” for Bishop D’Arcy’s intense care of loved so deeply, so steadfastly.” diocesan meeting with the same the arms of his spouse, here in Fort his diocese and ability to remember Msgr. Heintz recalled the inti- He said, “But exercising to three words: ‘Sorry I’m late.’ And Wayne, with and among the people mate moments Bishop D’Arcy names and faces. She said, “I think the end the ‘munus propheticum’ he was always the last to leave any for whom he had laid down his he was very attentive to my com- found to be in prayer with God. entrusted to the successors of the gathering or reception; the last car life,” he said. “Prayer, daily, intimate conversa- munity, especially the older sisters. Apostles, even from his sickbed, to wheel out of the parking lot after Concluding his homily Msgr. I was struck by the fact that he tion and communion with the Lord Bishop was teaching us, like any event was a black Chrysler, in Heintz said reverently, “Michael Jesus, the heart of the life of any remembered names and faces. … Blessed John Paul II, the meaning whose trunk could be found, at any D’Arcy began his priestly life with I found him to be very open to the believer, was central to Bishop’s of the Mass, the meaning of our particular moment, a collection of a first Mass, celebrated on Feb. preaching, his work as a spiritual issues of the Church. He was a great Baptism; he was teaching us how to miters and a crozier, CDs of Irish 3, 1957. And on Feb. 3, 2013, his listener. Even if he didn’t agree he director, and his devotion to spiritual die. A priest of Jesus Christ to the music, the Confirmation Ritual, a earthly life came to an end, when development and parish mission still listened and had respect for end, he offered himself back to God baseball glove, several baseball hats, he entered fully into the death of the person who had a different work. How many times, at the end and he died with the same love and a volume or two of the breviary, Christ, an act of faith, hope and love of a long day, would he come over viewpoint. He wanted people to generosity with which he exercised tennis shoes and a hockey stick he had anticipated and experienced share what they were really think- from his office to this beautiful his ministry.” (his trunk was the perfect blend of countless times before sacramentally cathedral he restored, to spend some ing. That gift is so needed in the After 28 years of serving the EWTN and ESPN).” at the altar, a life and a priesthood Church and he gave it.” quiet moments in prayer, alone, in Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop D’Arcy was known now, as it were, come full circle. silence, finding here, in the presence Shirley Vorndran, who was as a priest himself, Mgsr. Heintz to be a good conversationalist “It is our prayer that John Bishop D’Arcy’s secretary for of the One he knew loved him, both had observed, “two fundamental and was fond of sending memos. Michael D’Arcy, a priest forever solace and strength? At the core of 15 years, told Today’s Catholic, traits of his character ... First, he had Msgr. Heintz recalled in his hom- and a successor of the apostles, is “What I found in Bishop D’Arcy his priestly heart was the intimate a profound understanding of and ily, “During his July vacation each now reunited with his parents and dialogue that is the life of prayer.” was whatever he did, his sole reverence for the office of bishop — summer, I noticed we would receive his sister in the company of the motive was for the souls of the He shared a personal encounter rooted in his deep and obvious love missives from him even while we angels and saints at that Eternal with Bishop D’Arcy in his final diocese. He never made a deci- for the priesthood — as a sacred, knew he was on the back porch Eucharist of the Lamb where he sion that wasn’t for the good of hours. “On Friday, when I was priv- indeed spousal, trust. And second, in Brighton; so one day I called sees his Lord, no more veiled in sac- ileged to celebrate Mass with him the souls of the diocese.” he was simultaneously and almost Maureen and asked if these were rament, but face to face. Requiescat The Rite of Committal was at his home, while in his bed, he singularly devoid of pretense about time-release letters. The consum- in pace.” clutched a crucifix, and numerous conducted privately with the fam- or ambition for that office.” mate professional and completely At the close of the Funeral ily in the crypt of the Cathedral times brought it to his lips, renewing He added with a chuckle, “He loyal, she declined comment.” Mass Bishop Rhoades performed his faith, expressing the intimacy of the Immaculate Conception. February 17, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 South Bend honors Bishop D’Arcy

BY DIANE FREEBY who remember being confirmed by Bishop D’Arcy and how he worked the Red Sox into his SOUTH BEND — Hundreds homilies. filled the pews at St. Matthew “Even at that age I could tell Cathedral in South Bend this was a man of prayer and of Wednesday night to pray for the gentleness, of great love for his man who led the Diocese of Fort people, because of his joyful, Wayne-South Bend for nearly 25 calm spiritual demeanor,” said years, Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Jagla. The day began with reception Seminarian Tom Scheibelhut of the body and Morning Prayer is in his first pastoral year at St. at 10 a.m. Lisa Everett, co-direc- Vincent de Paul Parish in Elkhart. tor of the Office of Family Life He credits Bishop D’Arcy for and long-time friend of Bishop helping him realize his vocation. D’Arcy, held back tears as she “He was an amazing shepherd,” read from Sacred Scripture. said Scheibelhut, recalling experi- Msgr. William Schooler, pas- ences during his more formative tor of St. Pius X Parish, Granger, years while attending Masses was the homilist at Morning celebrated by Bishop D’Arcy. “I Prayer. was very struck by his love for Msgr. Schooler spoke of St. the people and for us, and for his Paul’s struggles while imprisoned love for the Priesthood, and espe- and awaiting execution. In a let- cially his love for Our Lord in the ter to Timothy, St. Paul writes Eucharist. He really impacted me that he “is being poured out like a in high school and drew me to Our libation, much as the finest wine Lord in the Eucharist and that, would be wasted and poured over I think, was a great seed for my DIANE FREEBY ancient sacrifices in the Temple.” vocation, God willing, as a priest Priests from across the diocese gather around the altar at St. Matthew Cathedral during the Mass of Still Paul was assured the Lord one day.” was with him. Transferral, celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Feb. 6. Jagla added, “He commanded “Like St. Paul, Bishop D’Arcy respect, but was so approachable. was not one to sit around,” noted crying in the wilderness, writ- Father Ed O’Brien, a longtime That’s truly a gift and not many Msgr. Schooler. “For almost 25 ing very honest direct letters to Boston priest-friend of Bishop people have that ability.” years, he poured himself out in the cardinal that under no cir- John M. D’Arcy, provides the hom- Father Daryl Rybicki, pastor the loving service of our diocese.” cumstances should these men be ily at the Mass of Transferral at St. of Corpus Christi Parish in South “It is not much of a secret that reassigned. … When these letters Matthew Cathedral in South Bend Bend, worked for Bishop D’Arcy he found retirement difficult, feel- resurfaced under the Freedom of on Feb. 6. for nearly a quarter of a cen- ing that he was being poured out Information Act, Bishop D’Arcy tury and said there are a flood of like a libation. He felt the same emerged as a hero across the thoughts and emotions. He agreed about his short illness,” Msgr. country for taking a courageous Rhoades, and to all the priests, people felt comfortable talking to Schooler said. stand almost alone.” deacons and religious for their Bishop D’Arcy, a father figure to He added, “As we spend this Father O’Brien said Bishop friendship to Bishop D’Arcy over many and in later years, a grand- week remembering him and D’Arcy became “a hero to the the years. He had special words father figure. Yet he never lost entrusting him to the Lord’s eter- media” because he was so open for the bishop’s long-time secre- sight of his mission in life. nal life, we give thanks to God and honest, often calling press tary, Maureen Schott. “More than anything else, he for the ways and time in which conferences before anybody else “I know this will embarrass was a priest,” said Rybicki. “He he truly poured out himself out called him. her, but what can she do … I fly took that vocation seriously. He of love for us. He knew that the Remembering him as a “mar- home to Connecticut tomorrow!” never felt worthy of the call, but Lord was with him through those velous bishop,” Father O’Brien quipped Father O’Brien. since it was his he was going to years. He knew that the Lord was recalled the 10 years Bishop He continued, “I have never do it to the best of his ability and with him in his final illness. We D’Arcy spent as a parish priest seen the dedication, the love, be a true shepherd and a true pas- pray for him, asking the Father and how well that prepared him the commitment to anybody, tor. I think everything boils down to recognize the ways in which to lead a diocese. let alone a bishop, that I saw in to that.” he poured himself out, especially “He experienced Baptisms, the heart and mind of Maureen Joanne Verhiley, whose hus- in union with the Lord’s perfect first Communions, weddings, Schott … constantly helping, band worked for Bishop D’Arcy Sacrifice.” troubled kids and families in cri- constantly serving, far beyond a for 10 years, appreciated the A daylong visitation followed sis,” said Father O’Brien. “What secretary to a caregiver, whose kindness he showed her family. with a steady stream of people a pastoral sense he had. What an ministry was to make the last “What a beautiful man,” filing past the casket and offer- ability to reach out to the hurts days of this remarkable bishop she smiled, “very holy, a great ing their prayers. A rosary was and needs of families, for he had as filled with joy and peace and example for my children. He was prayed at 5 p.m., followed by the been there.” prayer and love as possible. God a generous man who always had Mass of Transferral. Both men found it difficult to love you, Maureen. May any of time for people.” As the Cathedral Choir sang slow down and face the prospect us have half the dedication you Father O’Brien admitted it was “Lift High the Cross,” a seeming- of retiring. With a twinkle in because he loved you, he did did.” always hard for him to call his ly endless line of deacons, priests his eye, Father O’Brien revealed not want to go higher. I was so Following Mass, Bishop friend “Bishop John.” and fellow bishops processed what he called a little-known fact impressed with this. He wrote a Rhoades addressed the people, “I never called him that,” he toward the altar. Among them about Bishop D’Arcy. letter to the apostolic nuncio in thanking them on behalf of smiled. “We called each other a was Father Edward O’Brien, dear “I don’t know if he would which he said, ‘Your Archbishop Bishop D’Arcy’ s family. He said lot of things! But to me it was friend and a seminary classmate want me to share this with you,” … I’m immensely happy here. he would miss Bishop D’Arcy’s always ‘D’Arce.’” of Bishop D’Arcy. teased Father O’Brien, nodding I love being with my priests. I friendship, wise counsel and his Recalling the Mass he recently “Bishop John and I have been toward the casket standing before feel I relate with the people of generous help in ministering concelebrated with Bishop friends for 60 years,” said Father the altar, “… but there’s not a this wonderful diocese, and so, throughout the diocese. D’Arcy in his home, when both O’Brien as he began a homily blessed thing he can do about it!” Your Excellency, I earnestly and “Bishop D’Arcy’s love to his men knew it would be their last that was laced with both heartfelt As the laughter died down, Father fervently request that I never spouse, the Church, was unfail- earthly meeting, Father O’Brien sentiment and humor. “We were O’Brien went on to explain how be considered for promotion to ing,” said Bishop Rhoades. “He closed with the familiar Irish waiters at the Last Supper!” many of those who knew Bishop another diocese.’ And when the loved the people of our diocese Blessing he gave his friend that Father O’Brien wasted no time D’Arcy in his younger years nuncio met him in Washington at with all his heart and poured out day: extolling the courage and moral believed he was destined for even the bishops conference, he came his life in self-giving service to “May the road rise up to meet certitude Bishop D’Arcy embod- higher ranking within the Church. over to John and said, ‘Ah, the the Church, his spouse, in imita- you, the sun shine warm upon ied from the earliest days of his “He had enormous rapport letter!’ (Which he probably didn’t tion of Jesus, the bridegroom who your face, the wind be always priesthood and as an auxiliary with his priests,” continued receive too often!) A humble, gave His life for His bride, the at your back, the rain fall softly bishop in Boston. Father O’Brien, “The diocese prayerful, Jesus Gospel-centered Church.” on your fields, and dear D’Arce, “When the scandals broke in was functioning beautifully, his man who rose to great heights.” Stephen Jagla, a teacher until we meet again, may God Boston,” recalled Father O’Brien, reputation went across the nation. Father O’Brien expressed his at Marian High School in hold you in the palm of His “he was almost a single voice And so, because he loved it here, gratitude to Bishop Kevin C. Mishawaka, is one of many hand.” 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 17, 2013 Farewell to Bishop John M. D’Arcy

BY VINCE LABARBERA AND KAY COZAD

FORT WAYNE — The second day of the three-day funeral service for Bishop John M. D’Arcy began in Fort Wayne on Feb. 7 with the reception of the body and Morning Prayer from the Office of the Dead at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Family, friends, diocesan employees and oth- ers gathered in reverence during the Rite of Reception as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the oaken casket with holy water at the entrance of the cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Peter Uglietto from the Archdiocese of Boston was in attendance. The casket was solemnly escorted to the front of the cathe- dral by captains of the Bishop JERRY KESSENS Luers and Bishop Dwenger high Mary Ellen Moss, receptionist at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, schools’ football teams as the offers a memorial for Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Rite of Reception continued. The rich traditional service was replete with hymns of homecoming and the congrega- tional turn taking recitation of Psalms and the Canticle: The Song of Hezekiah. Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Fort Wayne, spoke of Bishop D’Arcy, following a reading from sacred Scripture. He spoke of how Bishop D’Arcy came in 1985 to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and was the bishop who accepted him into the seminary. He was sent to St. John JOE ROMIE Seminary in Boston where Mourners pay their respects to Bishop John M. D’Arcy during visitation Bishop D’Arcy had attended. “He at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Feb. 7. was a bit of a celebrity there,” said Father Shoemaker. He reminded the congrega- of Bishop D’Arcy. to learn Spanish and minister to tion that Bishop D’Arcy was well Priests, deacons, seminarians the Hispanic community,” added read, reading about the saints and devoted lay faithful recited Enid Roman-DeJesus. and his favorite Pope John Paul. Evening Prayer, also called Following the Psalmody And he said, “His was a simple Vespers, presided by Bishop and a reading from the Gospel faith. He looked upon Jesus, Kevin C. Rhoades. At this time, of Matthew — “The Sermon trusted Him that He would take the ministry of the Church is on the Mount” — Father Cyril care of us. That’s the faith that he one of gently accompanying the Fernandes, pastor of St. John the JERRY KESSENS brought to the diocese.” In fare- mourners in their initial adjust- Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offers sympathy to Joan Sheridan, sister of well, Father Shoemaker offered, ment to the fact of death and to near to Bishop D’Arcy’s residence Bishop John M. D’Arcy. “Thank you Bishop D’Arcy, we the sorrow this entails. The cas- — gave a meaningful homily. love you.” ket remained open, beneath the “Bishop D’Arcy always intro- Following the recitation of Paschal Candle. Bishop D’Arcy’s duced himself at the parish as the cese. Bishop D’Arcy would do Gospel with his life to all he the Canticle of Zechariah, the chalice stood alone on a pedestal associate pastor when he came to anything to keep his diocese safe encountered. Throughout his life intercessions and the Lord’s near the head of the casket, next celebrate weekend and weekday and certainly knew his role as the he met many challenges. He was Prayer, Bishop Rhoades offered to his coat of arms. Masses. He introduced me as his shepherd of our diocese. a dedicated priest, an excellent a blessing and closing prayer. The words of the psalms were pastor,” he said. “He joked that a young lady teacher, a wise administrator and The cathedral was open for a a source of faith and hope, as “Death always is a very pain- had told him that his homilies had a loving shepherd to his flock. He daylong visitation that afforded a light and life in the face of the ful time and we ask why the gotten better since his retirement. enjoyed being with the people, continuous flow of mourners who darkness of death. Both new and person whom we love dies. Death And from the twinkle in his eyes being kind to them, urging them came to offer prayers for their old friends of Bishop D’Arcy always scares us and makes us you knew he enjoyed telling that to prayer and teaching them beloved bishop as the Knights of gathered to give thanks to God aware of facing our own death,” story,” related Father Fernandes, with pastoral care. And through Columbus stood guard. for the blessings received by he continued. Referring to the “because he knew he was enjoy- all those roles he showed us his That evening the recitation of and through the beloved bishop beatitudes just read in the Gospel ing his priestly ministry again. unshakable faith in God. He lived the rosary, led by Father David and to ask God’s mercy on his and that all children of the king- He was a man who continually his life in the beatitudes and in Voors, pastor of St. Mary of the soul. Each mourner had his/her dom of God will live, he said, lived his faith in whatever capac- the new Spirit of the kingdom of Assumption Parish, Decatur, own special memory of Bishop “Death will only be a step to ity God called him. He took God,” Father Fernandes said. began at 5 p.m. with Evening D’Arcy expressed in manifold reward and resurrection in Christ. special delight at my parish in He concluded, “Goodbye Prayer to follow at 7 p.m. ways: “Tonight we mourn the death talking to the schoolchildren in a Bishop D’Arcy. Goodbye my “O God, our help in ages “I’ve sung in many churches of Bishop D’Arcy who dedicated grandfatherly way, teaching them associate pastor. Goodbye my past…” sang a near capacity in the diocese,” said Tim Didier, his life to the Priesthood and the prayers. dear friend. We will miss you, crowd from the hymn of the same “and oftentimes Bishop D’Arcy Diocese of Fort Wayne-South “He always showed genuine but our faith assures us that we name in the cathedral as Evening was there celebrating the liturgy. Bend. Bishop D’Arcy lived in concern, not only for all the peo- will be one day face to face in the Prayer from the Office for the We grew close. I guess he liked the spirit of all the beatitudes ple but also the clergy whom he kingdom of Heaven.” Dead began. my singing.” throughout the main roads of his supervised, asking them to make “Bishop John D’Arcy: May “…our hope for years to come, “He confirmed my son, who priestly life. I’m sure everyone sure they took a day off every the angels lead you into para- our shelter from the stormy blast, later served Mass for him,” who knew him has a story to tell week. dise; may the martyrs come to and our eternal home,” the verse recalled Karen (Noll) Schafbuch.” that shows his love and commit- “He was one who truly lived welcome you and take you to the continued, a testament to the life “I loved the way he strived ment to the people of our dio- his faith. He proclaimed the holy city, Jerusalem.” February 17, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 7 Bishop D’Arcy’s body committed in crypt of cathedral family of Bishop D’Arcy, BY JOE ROMIE Maureen Schott and the funeral director. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin The rite included prayers, read- C. Rhoades, assisted by Msgr. ing from Scripture, intercessions Robert Schulte, vicar general of the and sprinkling the casket with holy Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, water. Near the conclusion of the led the Rite of Committal entombing rite, Bishop Rhoades offered an Irish the body of Bishop John M. D’Arcy blessing to those present. in the crypt of the Cathedral of the After the committal service, the Immaculate Conception late in the cathedral engineering firm, Schenkel afternoon on Feb. 8. and Sons, pushed the casket into From the other tombstones in the its slot in the wall, about a foot crypt, it was concluded that the last recessed from the front wall surface. time a body had been added to the The Schenkel associates proceeded cathedral’s crypt was in 1924. With to add internal wood framing, and Bishop D’Arcy’s committal, only a temporary plywood panel to the one more tomb of nine will remain front opening. The perimeter of the unoccupied in the current configura- opening was sealed. tion of the crypt. Short-term plans for the front of Bishop D’Arcy’s casket had been the wall slot include the placement placed in an open slot in the wall, of Bishop D’Arcy’s coat of arms, with about two feet’s length of the which had been displayed during the casket resting outside for the service. funeral events. Long-term plans for Care had been taken to orient the the front of the wall include placing body with the head nearest to the a stone or marble block with Bishop wall opening, where a headstone D’Arcy’s name and important dates marker will eventually be installed. from his life. It will be manufactured The private Rite of Committal and set into the wall at the opening, JOE ROMIE included Bishop Rhoades, Msgr. similar to the headstones for the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offers prayers during the Rite of Committal that took place late in the afternoon of Schulte, Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick, other tombs. Feb. 8 in the crypt of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Archbishop Alfred Hughes recalls his good friend, Bishop D’Arcy

BY TIM JOHNSON Bishop D’Arcy as “a man’s man. And Bishop D’Arcy would ate candidates as added. He was just a wonderful human tell Archbishop Hughes, “For me, well.” “He loved being. He was very manly. He that too has been the center of the “Bishop the Lord. FORT WAYNE — They were wanted to make sure that candi- most important privilege.” D’Arcy He loved friends for 63 years, supportive of dates were accepted in the semi- Archbishop Hughes noted that anguished over the Church, one another through good times nary were manly.” Bishop D’Arcy took very seri- issues (at the and he and struggles. Bishop John M. The archbishop mentioned ously what the Church, what the University loved the D’Arcy and Archbishop Alfred Bishop D’Arcy’s great interest in Lord, asks of a bishop. of Notre Priesthood.” Hughes, bishop emeritus of New sports, especially his love for the Bishop D’Arcy wanted to Dame) like When Orleans, became friends when Boston Red Sox. “He was elated be very careful about the can- the ‘Vagina Bishop the archbishop entered seminary in 2004 and then again in 2007 didates for discernment for Monologues’ D’Arcy was college in September of 1950. when they won the (World Series) the Priesthood. He had a deep and then the retiring, he told Bishop D’Arcy was a year ahead Championship,” Archbishop appreciation for religious life and awarding Archbishop of the archbishop, but their friend- Hughes noted. “And he loved wanted to promote it. of recognition, honorary Hughes, “You ship developed when they both Notre Dame football.” Bishop D’Arcy “gave him- degree, to our president.” know what I am served as spiritual directors at St. Archbishop Hughes said self to seeking the salvation and The archbishop was referring going to miss the most is the good John Seminary in Brighton, Mass. Bishop D’Arcy “treated women sanctification of those he served,” to the University of Notre Dame’s that you can do as a bishop.” Both friends became bishops with great respect and drew them Archbishop Hughes said. “He saw invitation to President Barack That good — those privileges and would get together every time into very collaborative relation- that at the heart of his ministry Obama to be the commencement — according to the archbishop they would return home to Boston ships, whether it was as he served as a bishop. It’s why he wanted speaker and to receive an honor- included making sure that there — at Christmastime, summers — as regional bishop in Boston or to promote spiritual development ary degree. was good religious education and at bishops’ meetings. here in Fort Wayne-South Bend.” in the parishes. It’s why he was Bishop D’Arcy and others who being offered, that there was a Archbishop Hughes spoke with Archbishop Hughes spoke of delighted to be able in retirement said Obama’s support of legal good family life office, that there Today’s Catholic in an interview Bishop D’Arcy as a “man of great to move out among the parishes abortion and embryonic stem-cell were good chaplains in the high at the St. Mother Theodore Guérin faith.” and continue preaching and offer research made him an inappropri- schools, that there were good Chapel after the Funeral Mass “(Bishop D’Arcy) always built sacramental ministry.” ate choice to be commencement candidates being prepared to be of Bishop D’Arcy on Feb. 8 at upon the faith he grew up with in Bishop D’Arcy had a great speaker at a Catholic university. priests and the good of promoting the Cathedral of the Immaculate his home,” Archbishop Hughes commitment to the sacrament of Bishop D’Arcy refused to young women to enter religious Conception. said. “His parents were deeply Penance and Reconciliation and attend the university’s commence- life. He recalled their Dec. 28 lun- Catholic and devotional people. “wanted to do anything to help peo- ment but he celebrated a bacca- Archbishop Hughes said that cheon in Boston. He absorbed that growing up.” ple really appreciate that sacrament.” laureate Mass. Bishop D’Arcy found it difficult “It was the first day that Because Bishop D’Arcy saw The friends would share their Archbishop Hughes noted to let go when he moved into (Bishop D’Arcy) had a symptom himself as “being deeply rooted in joys as well as their struggles. Bishop D’Arcy never made any retirement. of the disease that he ultimately faith,” the archbishop said Bishop “He went through a great decision like that without extend- “But in our conversations died of,” noted Archbishop D’Arcy wanted to “help other deal with the University of Notre ed prayer and reflection. together, he came to appreci- Hughes. “He had double vision people experience that.” Dame,” Archbishop Hughes said. “I really came to appreciate that ate the possibility of continuing that morning. It was a few days Bishop D’Arcy was a priest Bishop D’Arcy had worked close- the strength of conviction and his his espousal commitment to the later, when it persisted, that he and a bishop at heart. ly with the University of Notre desire to do the right thing even Church here in Fort Wayne focus- called his doctor. His doctor told “I remember he once remark- Dame, “and his efforts to strength- when it was not always that popu- ing now all his energies on the him to go get tests.” ing the fact that Pope John Paul II en the theology department bore lar and when it was going to expe- spiritual dimension of priestly and The archbishop quipped, commented that more important extraordinary fruit,” Archbishop rience opposition of resistance,” episcopal ministry,” Archbishop “When the diagnosis was made than his ordination as a bishop Hughes noted. “I think Dr. John Archbishop Hughes said. “He was Hughes said. “Once he was able (Bishop D’Arcy) told his sisters, or appointment as archbishop or Cavadini brought to the theology a model for that kind of courage.” to realize that a whole new life ‘I was a healthy man until I had his election as pope was the day of Notre Dame a very responsible I personally have to say that in retirement opened up for him. lunch with Al Hughes.’” he celebrated his first Mass,” way of teaching, not only the he was a source of great inspira- I thank God for that and I thank Archbishop Hughes described Archbishop Hughes said. undergraduates, but the gradu- tion to me,” Archbishop Hughes God for the witness that he gave.” 8 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 17, 2013 US Church leaders express surprise, admiration for pope’s decision viewed on the NBC’s “Today” resign. BY KAY COZAD AND show early Feb. 11 where he said Pope Benedict “has taught with CAROL ZIMMERMANN he was as “startled as the rest of clarity and charity what God has you” about the news. revealed to the world in Christ; he FORT WAYNE, WASHINGTON Washington Cardinal Donald has handed on the apostolic faith; (CNS) — U.S. Catholic Church W. Wuerl was similarly talking he has loved all of God’s people leaders who awoke to the news of about the pope’s decision on local with all his heart,” the cardinal Pope Benedict XVI’s announce- news radio WTOP before 8 a.m. said in a statement. “He has now ment that he will retire at the end The cardinal said he was “very shown great courage in deciding, of February said they were sur- much surprised” by the announce- after prayer and soul-searching, to prised by the news but admired ment, noting that he had seen the resign his office.” the pontiff’s courage and humility pope less than a month ago and Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron for making the decision. there was no indication of a pos- of Detroit said that he, “like most In a press conference held in sible resignation. of my fellow Catholics, woke up the Archbishop Noll Catholic He said he was “just stunned” to the very surprising news” that Center in Fort Wayne, Bishop when he heard the news in the the pope was resigning. Kevin C. Rhoades read his state- morning and when he “got a call The surprise, he noted, was fol- ment on the pope’s resignation very early from Rome confirming lowed by sadness — “a sense of to the local media saying, “Amid this.” grief at losing his fatherly care for the sadness of today’s news, I am What does not surprise the car- all us, bishops, clergy and faithful. also filled with gratitude for the KAY COZAD dinal, though, is that the pope was We have come to love him very faithful and fruitful ministry of our Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks at a press conference at the Archbishop able to make such a decision. much and will miss him.” beloved Holy Father.” Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne on Feb. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in response to “I don’t think we should be The archbishop likened the During the conference Bishop the news of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. surprised,” he said, that when the news to what many people experi- Rhoades, who received informa- pope realized he didn’t “have the ence in their families when they tion on the pope via text, invited He also expressed his sadness incisive mind of a scholar and the strength to continue” his role he witness a parent “grow old and all the faithful to pray for not only at the pope’s announcement, say- confidence of a soul united with had “the humility and courage” to decline in ability.” Pope Benedict in his retirement ing, “Every week I read his homi- his God in all he did,” the cardinal act on it. “That is the sense we bring to but also the College of Cardinals lies and some of his speeches, said, adding: “We are sad that he Archbishop Gregory M. this announcement. Our spiritual who will meet in conclave for the which were very helpful to me. will be resigning but grateful for Aymond of New Orleans also father has determined, by the best election of the new successor to … I trust in the Holy Father’s his eight years of selfless leader- expressed his “great deal of admi- light given to him in prayer, that the Apostle Peter. discernment … He knows what’s ship as successor of St. Peter. ration” for the pope, said he appre- for the good of us all he must lay Bishop Rhoades shared memo- best for the Church.” And to the “The occasion of his resig- ciated the pontiff’s “recognition of down his office,” he added. ries of the several times he met faithful he exhorted, “Trust in the nation stands as an important the health issues he is facing” and Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of with Pope Benedict. “There was Lord. … I invite the people to moment in our lives as citizens of admired “his humility in asking Louisville, Ky., said he, too, was a certain awe — he was the suc- offer their prayers and sacrifices the world. Our experience impels the cardinals to come together in surprised “along with the rest of cessor of St. Peter. I was struck by for the Church in this transition.” us to thank God for the gift of prayer to select his successor.” the world” about the resignation his gentleness. He is a gentle man Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of Pope Benedict,” he continued. In Chicago, Cardinal Francis and was “touched by his humble and soft spoken. Very warm and New York, president of the U.S. “Our hope impels us to pray that E. George echoed his fellow U.S. admission of the strength neces- kind.” Conference of Catholic Bishops, the College of Cardinals under prelates in saying the pontiff sary to carry on this ministry of As a newly appointed young said in a statement that the pope’s the inspiration of the Holy Spirit always has put “the will of God Christ.” bishop in 2005, Bishop Rhoades announcement “is but another sign choose a worthy successor to meet for the good of the Church before “This is a decision that reflects said the pope was very encourag- of his great care for the Church.” the challenges present in today’s every other consideration” and Pope Benedict’s stewardship of ing to him. “I saw him as a spiri- “The Holy Father brought world.” “that same resoluteness of pur- his office and is a sign of his deep tual father,” he said. the tender heart of a pastor, the Cardinal Dolan was inter- pose” is evident in his decision to humility,” he said. Pope Benedict’s resignation will set in motion period of transition

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While is vacant, the universal Church “sede vacante” begins Feb. 28 are the surprise resignation of Pope is governed by the College of excluded from the closed door Benedict XVI is a first for the Cardinals, which cannot, however, proceedings. There will be 117 Church in centuries, it also leads to make decisions normally reserved cardinal-electors on that date. a complicated period of transition to the pope. Such matters must be As chamberlain, Cardinal that ends in the election of a new postponed until the new pope is Bertone is to administer the goods pope. elected. and temporal rights of the Holy See Regulated by ancient tradi- Until there is a pope, the Roman until the election of a new pope. tions and recent rules, the period Curia — the Vatican’s network Meanwhile, the dean of the between popes — known by the of administrative offices — loses College of Cardinals, Cardinal Latin term “interregnum” — will most of its cardinal supervisors and Angelo Sodano, is charged with begin exactly at 8 p.m. Rome time cannot handle any new business. making preparations for a con- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Feb. 28, a date and time Pope The College of Cardinals is to clave to elect a new pope, and the A television reporter does a standup in front of St. Peter’s Basilica at Benedict stipulated in a declaration deal solely with “ordinary business cardinals must set the time for the the Vatican Feb. 11 after the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will he made Feb. 11 for when the See and matters which cannot be post- conclave to start. resign Feb. 28. The 85-year-old pontiff said he no longer has the energy of Rome and the See of St. Peter poned.” At present, there are 209 The word conclave comes from to exercise his ministry over the universal Church. will be vacant. cardinals, and all of them are asked Latin, meaning literally “with key,” Normally the interregnum to meet in Rome to help administer and reflects the previous tradition A pope is elected when he continue to require a majority of begins with a pope’s death and is the transition period. of locking the cardinals in an area obtains a two-thirds majority, two-thirds of the voting cardinals. followed by a period of mourning. The College of Cardinals does where they would spend day and reflecting a change Pope Benedict After each morning and after- This time the pope will resign this through two structures: a gen- night until the new pope’s election. established in 2007 that effectively noon round of voting, the ballots from his ministry and spend a short eral congregation, in which all the On the day set for entry into undid a more flexible procedure are burned. period of prayer and reflection at cardinals are to meet daily; and a the conclave, the cardinal-electors introduced by Blessed John Paul. By tradition but not by rule, the papal summer villa in Castel particular four-member congrega- assemble in St. Peter’s Basilica to According to the new rule, the they are burned with special Gandolfo, south of Rome, before tion, consisting of the chamber- attend morning Mass. In the after- two-thirds-majority rule cannot chemicals to produce the black moving to a monastery at the lain of the Holy Roman Church, noon, they walk in procession to be set aside even when cardinal- smoke signifying an inconclusive Vatican. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, and the Sistine Chapel, located just to electors are at an impasse. vote, or white smoke if a new The rules governing the inter- a rotating team of three cardinal the north of St. Peter’s. If the cardinals are deadlocked pope was elected. Due to confu- regnum are matters of Church law, assistants. The voting may begin that after- after 13 days, the cardinals pause sion in the past as people in St. not dogma. Only those cardinals under age noon with one ballot; on following for a day of prayer, reflection and Peter’s Square tried to determine The apostolic constitution 80 will be eligible to vote in the days, normally two ballots are dialogue, then move to runoff what color smoke was coming out “Universi Dominici Gregis” con- coming conclave. Cardinals who held in the morning and two in the ballots between the two leading of the Sistine Chapel smokestack, firms that as long as the Holy See are age 80 or over by the time the afternoon. candidates. A papal election will the basilica’s bell is also rung. February 17, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 9 In hindsight, Pope Benedict’s resignation seems almost predictable

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As much as he astonished the world when he announced his resig- CNS PHOTOS/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC AND PAUL HARING nation Feb. 11, Pope Benedict Pope Benedict XVI is shown in side-by-side images from 2005 and 2013. XVI’s decision seems almost At left is the pope in a photo taken May 4, 2005, about two weeks after predictable in hindsight. Given his election. At right is an image taken Feb. 9 at the Vatican. his previous statements on the subject and his recent signs of aging, one might say that people should have seen it coming. The real mystery now is Pope Benedict shows not why Pope Benedict chose to step down, it is how this almost-unprecedented action signs of aging, but will affect the papacy and the Church. In 2010, Pope Benedict told Vatican reports no illness the German journalist Peter Seewald that “if a pope clearly CNS PHOTO/PETER KRAMER, NBC VIA REUTERS months when celebrating Mass in St. realizes that he is no longer BY CINDY WOODEN Matt Lauer and New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan appear on NBC’s Peter’s Basilica, the pope no longer physically, psychologically, and walks all the way around the altar spiritually capable of handling “Today” show in New York in this handout photo taken Feb. 11. The car- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — From the when using incense at the beginning the duties of office, then he has dinal talked about Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement earlier that morn- moment he was elected pope at the of Mass; instead he raises the thurible a right and, under some circum- ing that he will resign as pope at the end of the month. The 85-year-old age of 78 in 2005, Pope Benedict XVI only from the back of the altar. And stances, also an obligation to pontiff said he no longer has the energy to exercise his ministry over the has kept a schedule that appeared light at the end of a Mass Feb. 2, the pope resign.” universal church. compared to that of Blessed John Paul lost his grip on his crosier; as it fell, The signs of fatigue and dif- II, but busy for a man who had wanted Msgr. Guido Marini, the papal master ficulty walking that have struck to retire to study, write and pray when of liturgical ceremonies, caught it. most papal observers in recent particularly good moment Asked whether the presence he turned 75. When he was elected in 2005, months led him to conclude, to announce his resignation of a living former pope would Announcing Feb. 11 that he he was said to have told his fellow as he told an assembly of car- since, as the Vatican spokes- present any danger of divi- would resign at the end of the month, cardinals that his would not be a long dinals two days before Ash man, Jesuit Father Federico sion within the Church, Father Pope Benedict said, “I have come to papacy like that of his predecessor, Wednesday, that “strength of Lombardi, told reporters at a Lombardi replied that it would the certainty that my strengths, due to who held the office for more than 26 mind and body ... has deterio- briefing shortly afterward, the be entirely out of character for an advanced age, are no longer suited years. rated in me to the extent that I timing practically ensures that Pope Benedict to say or do any- to an adequate exercise of the Petrine The German author and journalist have had to recognize my inca- the Church will have a new thing that might undermine his ministry.” Peter Seewald asked Pope Benedict pacity to adequately fulfill the pope by Easter. successor. Speaking to reporters after the in the summer of 2010 whether he ministry entrusted to me.” It is probably no coincidence, That assumption seems more pope’s announcement, Jesuit Father was considering resigning then, a Many people today associ- and certainly fitting, that Pope than fair, but Pope Benedict’s Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokes- time when new reports of clerical ate unexpected resignations Benedict waited to resign until humility and discretion may man, told reporters the pope was not sexual abuse were being published in with scandal or crisis. In the after he had observed the 50th be beside the point. In the age ill, but made the decision because of several European countries. immediate aftermath of Pope anniversary of the opening of of the Internet, it is not hard his declining strength due to his age. “When the danger is great, one Benedict’s announcement there Second Vatican Council, last to imagine critics excitedly The pope recognized his limits must not run away. For that reason, was predictable speculation October. If his papacy has had claiming, on the authority of with “a lucidity and courage and sin- now is certainly not the time to that he might be stepping down a single unifying project, it anonymous sources, that the cerity that are absolutely admirable,” resign,” he told Seewald, who pub- under pressure of some grave has been his effort to correct former pope privately disap- Father Lombardi said. lished the remarks in the book, “Light problem in the Church, perhaps interpretations of Vatican II as proves of this or that among his Meeting reporters again Feb. 12, of the World: The Pope, the Church one yet to be revealed. a radical break with the past, successor’s decisions. Father Father Lombardi confirmed that Pope and the Signs of the Times.” But if Pope Benedict in favor of readings that stress Lombardi might find himself Benedict had gone to a private health The pope did tell him, though, declined to resign at the height the continuity of the council’s busy debunking such assertions, clinic in Rome about three months “one can resign at a peaceful moment of the controversy over cleri- teachings with the Church’s and even soliciting the occa- ago to have the batteries changed on or when one simply cannot go on. cal sex abuse in late winter millennial traditions. sional disclaimer from Pope his pacemaker. It was a simple, rou- But one must not run away from dan- and early spring of 2010, when Now, Pope Benedict has Benedict himself. tine procedure and had no influence ger and say that someone else should some accused him of personally made his own dramatic innova- Even if the presence of a liv- on the pope’s decision to resign. do it.” mishandling cases of pedophile tion in Church tradition. Of the ing former pope poses no threat Father Lombardi said the pope In another section of the book, the priests in Germany and the several men, perhaps as many as to the new pope’s leadership or had had the pacemaker put in several pope told Seewald: “If a pope clearly U.S., it is hard to imagine what 10, who have resigned the papa- teaching authority, it will add years before his election. realizes that he is no longer physi- sort of crisis he might deem cy in the history of the office, complexity to the emotional and Pope Benedict often has seemed cally, psychologically and spiritually disturbing enough to resign over only one other did so freely: spiritual bonds that millions of tired, with large, dark circles under capable of handling the duties of his now. Pope Celestine V, in 1294. Catholics enjoy with the succes- his eyes during especially busy peri- office, then he has a right and, under As he told Seewald later Given how much the papacy sor of Peter. After all, the spe- ods of public liturgies and audiences. some circumstances, also an obliga- that same year: “When the dan- and the world have changed in cial devotion that many of the In October 2011, Pope Benedict tion to resign.” ger is great one must not run the seven centuries since, there faithful feel for Pope Benedict began riding a mobile platform in While no pope has resigned since away. For that reason, now is is practically no precedent for today will surely not cease the liturgical processions. At the time, Pope Gregory XII in 1415, even as a certainly not the time to resign. Pope Benedict’s new role. moment a new pope is elected. Father Lombardi said it was “solely cardinal Pope Benedict did not rule Precisely at a time like this one Father Lombardi told report- That attachment would be a to lighten the burden” of processions, out the possibility. must stand fast and endure the ers that Pope Benedict will liability for Pope Benedict’s although he acknowledged the pope Even before Blessed John Paul’s difficult situation. That is my retire to a monastery inside the successor, if the papacy were had been experiencing the kind of health became critical, reporters view. One can resign at a peace- walls of Vatican City, where he a secular political office. By joint pain normal for a man his age. asked the then-Cardinal Joseph ful moment or when one simply will dedicate himself to study the lights of faith, however, the Just a few months later, the pope Ratzinger whether he thought Pope cannot go on. But one must not and prayer. The Vatican spokes- prayers of a former pope and began using a cane to walk, although John Paul could resign. “If he were run away from danger and say man said he expected the former all those united with him ought it often looks like he is carrying it, not to see that he absolutely could not that someone else should do it.” professor and prolific author to to make the papacy that much relying on it, for support. (continue), then he certainly would Pope Benedict may have continue writing and communi- stronger. However, just in the past few resign,” he said. judged the eve of Lent a cating with the outside world. 10 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 17, 2013 Judge stays Louisiana Assisted-suicide bill execution; bishops plea passes first committee for life without parole ews rieFs vote in N.J. Assembly NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — A feder- N b WASHINGTON (CNS) — A bill al judge in Baton Rouge issued a stay that would allow assisted suicide in of execution Feb. 7 for death-row New Jersey, subject to voter approv- inmate Christopher Sepulvado, who al, was passed out of a legislative had been scheduled to be executed WOMEN SELL FISH AT A MARKET IN MALI committee and will be taken up by at the Louisiana State Penitentiary the state Assembly. The New Jersey at Angola on Ash Wednesday, Feb. Death with Dignity Act was approved 13. The seven Catholic bishops of 7-2 vote with two abstentions by Louisiana had urged that the inmate members of the Assembly Health be given a life sentence without and Senior Services Committee Feb. possibility of parole. U.S. District 7. It now moves to the full Assembly. Judge James Brady imposed the stay A hearing on a companion bill in the because the Louisiana Department of state Senate was yet to be scheduled Corrections, whose personnel would as of Feb. 7, said an assistant to State administer a lethal injection of pen- Sen. Joseph F. Vitale, who chairs the tobarbital, did not provide a written Senate Health, Human Services and protocol of its “single-drug” method. Senior Citizens Committee. If passed His ruling could be appealed to the by both legislative chambers and 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals signed by Gov. Chris Christie, provi- in New Orleans. At a prayer service sions in the bill call it to be placed at the Notre Dame Seminary chapel before voters who would decide in New Orleans Feb. 7, Archbishop whether to allow assisted suicide in Gregory M. Aymond of New the state. The bill faced opposition Orleans told 150 laypeople and sem- from individual doctors and sev- inarians that while he was pleased eral organizations including the New to hear of the stay of execution, Jersey Catholic Conference, the New Sepulvado’s fate appeared to rest Jersey Council of the Knights of on “technicalities. The execution of Columbus, New Jersey Right to Life, Christopher Sepulvado by the state Medical Society of New Jersey and has been postponed because of some New Jersey Hospice and Palliative technicalities regarding the drug and Care Organization. Despite the the information about the drug that vote, Patrick R. Brannigan, exec- will be used to put him to sleep — utive director of the New Jersey to execute him, to take his life,” Catholic Conference, told Catholic Archbishop Aymond said. “We ask News Service he remained optimis- God to speak loudly and clearly. tic that the bill would not pass the full We as Catholics cannot accept and CNS PHOTO/ALAIN AMONTCHI, REUTERS Assembly or the Senate. Brannigan can never accept the death penalty.” Women sell fish at a market in Mopti, Mali, Feb. 6. After French troops helped liberate was among about a dozen people Sepulvado, 69, was convicted 20 urging the committee to defeat the years ago in the horrific death of his Malian towns, a bishops’ conference official said people must not confuse ethnicity with bill. Fewer than five people testified 6-year-old stepson, Wesley Allen rebellion. in support of the bill. Mercer, who was tortured in the days leading up to his death. Sepulvado has spent the past 20 years on death Decline in participation, row. introduce nontraditional baptismal Feb. 1 redefined the criteria by which is one thing to verify whether in Brussels Archdiocese rites in which Protestant pastors, and nonprofit religious institutions may existing laws one can find norms that sometimes priests, use a formula be either “exempt” or “accommo- would safeguard individual rights. to close churches Catholics, four Reformed other than the traditional Trinitarian dated” in opting out of providing to It’s another thing to approve certain bodies reaffirm common formula of “Father, Son and Holy coverage that goes against the teach- expectations,” Archbishop Vincenzo OXFORD, England (CNS) — Spirit,” according to the U.S. bish- ings of the faith. The Affordable Paglia, council president, told Belgium’s Mechelen-Brussels agreement on Baptism ops’ Secretariat for Ecumenical Care Act requires all health care Vatican Radio Feb. 6. At a Vatican Archdiocese has become Europe’s and Interreligious Affairs. A com- insurance plans to include coverage news conference Feb. 4, Archbishop latest to plan church closures in the WASHINGTON (CNS) — mon example of this nontraditional — at no cost to the employees — of Paglia had insisted that only a life- face of declining Catholic participa- Representatives of the U.S. formula is “Creator, Sustainer and contraception, sterilization and drugs long union of a man and a woman tion. An archdiocesan official told the Conference of Catholic Bishops Redeemer,” which the Catholic some consider to be abortifacients. could be termed a marriage. The German Catholic news agency KNA and four Protestant denominations Church cannot accept as the proper The new proposal is the latest HHS archbishop also said the Church’s that “dozens of churches” faced clos- in the Reformed tradition have form of Baptism. effort to define who qualifies to opt affirmation of the full dignity of all ing and that the city’s largest Catholic publicly reaffirmed a mutual agree- out of that requirement on religious human beings led him to oppose landmark, St. Catherine Church, was ment in effect since the Second grounds. More than 30 lawsuits laws that outlaw homosexuality. In expected to be turned into a fruit and Vatican Council that recognizes the Legal path uncertain challenging the previous round of addition, he said that “to promote jus- vegetable market. However, the arch- validity of each other’s baptisms. for for-profits fighting the rules have been filed by non- tice and to protect the weak,” greater diocesan spokesman, Jesuit Father The four Protestant bodies are the profits including Catholic dioceses, efforts were needed to ensure legal Tommy Scholtes, told Catholic News Presbyterian Church (USA), the HHS mandate universities and the Eternal Word protection and inheritance rights for Service Feb. 6 that final decisions Christian Reformed Church in North Television Network. Most of those people living together, though not on which of the Brussels deanery’s America, the Reformed Church in WASHINGTON (CNS) — The lat- cases await decisions. About a dozen married. “But do not call it mar- 108 churches to decommission would America and the United Church of est round of proposed federal rules have been set aside in procedural riage,” he said. His remarks from take account of maintenance costs, Christ. The signing took place Jan. covering religious institutions that rulings or pending action by the the news conference were reported but also reflect community needs. 29 at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, want an exemption from the require- Obama administration, according to around the world under headlines He said it was “not just a question Texas, during a prayer service at the ment to provide contraceptive cov- a scorecard kept by the Becket Fund such as “Vatican recognizes the of closing them, but also of know- opening of the annual meeting of erage in health insurance make it for Religious Liberty, a nonprofit, rights of gay couples. Obviously, ing what to do with the communities the ecumenical association Christian clear that there’s no inclination at the public interest law firm. I was very surprised by how some attached to them. All of this is being Churches Together, which includes Department of Health and Human media reported” those comments, discussed with the city authorities.” over 40 Christian denominations Services to accommodate for-profit he told Vatican Radio. “Not only The Mechelen-Brussels Archdiocese, and groups. It marked the first time secular corporations the same way Vatican official says his were my words not understood,” he which since February 2010 has the Catholic Church in the United as nonprofit religious institutions. defense of gays’ rights said, “they were derailed, perhaps been headed by Archbishop Andre States has ever signed on to such an For-profit secular entities that object even knowingly.” While reaffirm- Leonard, covers the Belgian capital agreement, although Catholic bish- to this requirement on moral grounds was misunderstood ing his opposition to so-called “gay and province of Brabant. The planned ops’ conferences elsewhere in the may find their only option is to push marriage” and his full support of church closures follow a fall in prac- world have done so. The USCCB in their case in court, where the history VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The the British and French bishops cur- ticing Catholics to around 1.5 percent Washington announced the signing of accommodating a business own- president of the Pontifical Council rently fighting proposed legal recog- of the city population, with average Feb. 1 and released the text of the er’s religious interests diverts signifi- for the Family said his defense of nition of homosexual unions, in the Sunday Mass attendance of around agreement. The signing in Austin cantly from how a church’s religious the dignity of homosexual persons interview he also reiterated Church 100 people per parish, according to comes amid a trend that has devel- rights have been treated. An updated and their individual rights was mis- teaching against unjust discrimina- a 2010 survey from the University of oped over the past 20 or so years to version of the HHS rules published interpreted, perhaps intentionally. “It tion toward homosexual persons. Leuven. February 17, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11

Jason Evert, chastity lecture on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. in the Hesburgh Center speaker, addresses Auditorium on the University of Notre Dame campus. diocesan teens Cardinal Scola’s lecture, round the iocese “The Nature and the Scope FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND a d — Jason Evert, internationally of Religious Freedom in Our renowned chastity speaker, is com- Contemporary Culture,” will be ing to the Diocese of Fort Wayne- followed by a reception for all South Bend. Evert’s talks are titled participants and is open to the “Romance without Regret.” In his BISHOP CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR AT ST. PATRICK public. seminar, which has been delivered Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to more than one million teens on and Cardinal Scola will con- five continents, Evert reveals the celebrate Mass at 11:15 a.m. in compelling vision of God’s plan the Lady Chapel of the Basilica for human sexuality and present of the Sacred Heart. All are an uplifting case for practicing the welcome. virtue of chastity. Cardinal Scola is a phi- By addressing the issues that losopher and theologian who teens struggle with most, such holds doctoral degrees from the as sexual pressure, pornography, Catholic University of Milan modesty and starting over, Evert and the University of Fribourg offers encouragement for teens in Switzerland. The author of to maintain their purity or begin numerous theological and peda- again if they’ve made mistakes in gogical works on topics such as the past. bio-medical ethics, theological His speaking engagements anthropology, human sexuality, include: Wednesday, March 6, at and marriage and the family, 7 p.m. at Holy Cross College (free Scola was appointed Archbishop and open to the public); Thursday, of Milan in 2011 and is a mem- March 7, at 9:30 a.m. at Marian ber of the Congregation for the High School in Mishawaka; Doctrine of the Faith. Thursday, March 7, at 1:30 p.m. The Human Dignity lecture at Saint Joseph High School; is part of the ICL’s Project on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at Human Dignity, which aims to University of Saint Francis North take up the challenge of making Auditorium (free and open to the the idea of human dignity acces- public); and Friday, March 8, at sible to persons of all faiths 12 p.m. at Bishop Dwenger High or no faith, and to exhort stu- School. dents, faculty, and all others in MARK WEBER the Notre Dame community and Firecrackers, gongs and cymbals and a large choir expressed sounds of joy celebrating the beyond to recognize their own Local advisors earn human dignity and respect that membership in Million arrival of the Lunar New Year at St. Patrick Parish, spiritual home of Vietnamese Catholics of others. Dollar Round Table in Fort Wayne. In remarks translated into Vietnamese, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spoke of his admiration for the strong faith of the Vietnamese, even in the face of the Church’s PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS – persecution in Vietnam. Following Mass, Bishop Rhoades posed for pictures and enjoyed Outstanding Vietnamese food and conversation with those celebrating the year of the serpent. product knowl- edge and client service have enabled Phillip J Stackowicz and intellectual and brilliant. Thomas KEITH C PRASKI Knights name family Keith C Praski Aquinas devoted his life in the FATHER FRED LINK HONORED of the Knights of of the month search for truth through faith and reason. Robert Bellarmine loved Columbus, John MISHAWAKA — The Knights AT LUERS’ HOMECOMING J Stackowicz to study and said that in finding of Columbus Supreme Office the truth one is led to God. John Agency in South has chosen the family of Norm Bend, to earn Newman explored the benefits of and Jeannie Burggraf of Queen a liberal education in his great membership in of Peace Council located in the prestigious writing “The Idea of a University.” Mishawaka as a recipient of Sister Carleen comment- Million Dollar the Family of the Month. The Round Table ed, “Father Kummer’s presenta- Burggrafs were nominated by the tion helped us realize again we (MDRT). PHILLIP J local council and selected from MDRT is STACKOWICZ need not fear what science discov- many nominees throughout the ers as truth in creation because we the Premier 72 jurisdictions of the order based Association of have faith and trust in God our upon their service to Church and Creator.” Financial Professionals. Founded community exemplifying the prin- in 1927, MDRT is an interna- The next lecture will be on ciples of charity, unity and frater- God’s work being done in the city tional, independent association of nity of the Knights of Columbus. nearly 33,000, or less than one of East St. Louis, IL. percent, of the world’s best life Lampen Lecture series: Ancilla College (www.ancilla. insurance and financial services edu) is a Catholic, two-year, co- professionals. With membership Saint as teacher educational, liberal arts college in from 77 nations and territories, Donaldson, sponsored by the Poor MDRT members demonstrate DONALDSON — Father William Handmaids of Jesus Christ. exceptional professional knowl- Kummer, pastor of St. Michael TESS STEFFEN edge, strict ethical conduct and Parish in Plymouth, came back to Institute for Church Life outstanding client service. MDRT Ancilla on Wednesday, Feb. 6, for will host Cardinal Angelo Franciscan Father Fred Link visits with Bishop Luers membership is recognized inter- his third Lampen Lecture with his alumna Deb Wagner and a friend during Winter nationally as the standard of sales excellent presentation on “Saint as Scola excellence in the life insurance Teacher.” Homecoming on Friday, Feb. 1. Father Fred was recog- and financial services business. He explored the life and influ- NOTRE DAME — The Institute nized for his achievements in his years as a principal at ence of three great thinkers and for Church Life (ICL) at the philosophers of the Catholic University of Notre Dame will Bishop Luers during halftime of the boys’ basketball game. Church: St. Thomas Aquinas, St. host Cardinal Angelo Scola, He directed the Minstrel Show Choir and Minstrel alumni Robert Bellarmine and Blessed Archbishop of Milan, who will John Newman. Each was highly give the annual Human Dignity in a special performance of “Minstrel Song.” 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 17, 2013 All Schools Mass celebrates vocations, remembers Bishop D’Arcy

BY DIANE FREEBY as priests of the Church, pointing can find that job!” St. Adalbert seventh-grader Jesus out the two deacons now prepar- “We should always ask God Ortiz. “I felt really sad about ing for ordination to the priest- for help,” added her classmate, Bishop D’Arcy passing away, but SOUTH BEND — The Catholic hood after years of discernment Elizabeth Mellor, “and God will it was nice we were able to pray All Schools Mass, a celebration and formation. help us. God is calling us to do for him at Mass.” always near and dear to Bishop Eric Murillo, a seventh grader something and we need to go do “I always remember the voca- John M. D’Arcy, deceased bishop at St. Adalbert School in South it!” tion prayer he would teach us,” emeritus, brought children from Bend, said he is open to that call- Prayers were offered through- added Saint Joseph High School the South Bend area together at ing. out the Mass for Bishop D’Arcy, senior Therese Taylor. “I would Notre Dame’s Joyce Center Feb. “I think Jesus has kind of a man remembered well by the go home and pray it, asking the 5. Along with their teachers and shown me some signs,” said older children for his encourage- Lord to teach me my vocation in 18 concelebrating priests, they Murillo. “I’m not sure but maybe ment of vocations. life.” joined Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades He wants me to be a priest. Then “It was really touching,” said in prayer, remembering the man the teacher who served as bishop of the asked me if I Diocese of Fort Wayne-South wanted to be an Bend for nearly 25 years. altar server and “That sadness is also mixed maybe that was with joy,” said Bishop Rhoades, not just a coin- “because we know Bishop cidence.” D’Arcy was such a good and holy Bishop bishop. So we also have that joy- Rhoades said ful hope that the Lord Jesus wel- others may be comes him into the Communion called to be of Saints in heaven.” consecrated Bishop Rhoades welcomed religious broth- the area grade schools along with ers or sisters. students from Saint Joseph and “That’s Marian high schools who served another beauti- as altar servers and extraordinary ful vocation,” ministers of the Eucharist. Three said Bishop schools from the Kalamazoo dio- Rhoades. “Men cese were also on hand. and women The All Schools Mass is called to follow traditionally a time to celebrate Jesus in a very religious vocations. In his hom- close way, in ily, Bishop Rhoades explained poverty, chas- that the word “vocation” is from tity and obedi- the Latin “vocare,” which means ence. Making “calling.” those vows and “A vocation is a calling from giving their God,” said Bishop Rhoades. lives totally to “God has a loving plan for every imitating Jesus one of us and it’s up to us to try who was poor, to figure out what that plan is.” chaste and obe- That is done in prayer, and by dient.” listening. A common vocation The Mass is being called by God to be His readings disciple. reflected “Following Jesus Christ is the two different answers to God’s most important thing we do,” call, with Samuel in the Old said Bishop Rhoades, going on Testament and the rich young to explain another level of voca- man described in the Gospel. tion called “state in life.” Many Samuel didn’t know his vocation are called to the vocation of mar- but heard God’s call while he was riage. sleeping. He opened his mind and “It’s not too early to think his heart and said, “Speak Lord, about if God might be calling you your servant is listening.” In the to be a husband or a wife, a father other vocation story, the young or a mother,” smiled Bishop man chose worldly riches and Rhoades. “It’s a very holy voca- didn’t say ‘yes’ to God’s call. tion and we need good, strong, “Jesus had a special voca- holy marriages, because the fam- tion for this young man … ily is the Church of the home, the Jesus wanted him to follow Him domestic Church.” completely, but the young man Another state in life is God’s was too attached to his mate- call to men for the priesthood. rial things,” explained Bishop Bishop Rhoades turned and Rhoades. “If he had followed pointed to his brother priests on Jesus he would have been happy the altar. and joyful the rest of his life. He “You see, our priests up here thought he would only be happy answered the call to give their and fulfilled if he kept all his pos- whole lives in service to God and sessions. He made money more the Church as priests of Jesus important than his faith.” Christ,” he continued. “And what Bishop Rhoades told the chil- a beautiful vocation that is, to dren he hoped their response will continue the ministry of Jesus on be like Samuel and not like the earth, to preach the Gospel, to rich young man because it is in celebrate the sacraments and to doing what God calls each to do lead and shepherd God’s people that great joy, peace and happi- like Jesus did.” ness is found. Bishop Rhoades encouraged Brielle Wilkins, a sixth grader the boys and young men to pray at Holy Cross School in South and ask God if He is asking them Bend, summed it up: “Everyone to share in the mission of His Son has a job to do. If you pray, you February 17, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 All Schools Mass celebrates vocations, remembers Bishop D’Arcy

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS Schools from the South Bend area of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and three schools from the Kalamazoo Diocese gathered for an All-Schools Mass Feb. 5 at the Joyce Athletic Center at the University of Notre Dame. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the Mass. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 17, 2013 Lack of faith can hurt marriage, may affect validity, pope says

sacrament. BY CAROL GLATZ While the question of intent should not be confused with VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A the question of the individuals’ lack of faith in God can dam- personal faith, “it is not always age marriage, even to the point possible to completely separate of affecting its validity, Pope them,” he said. Benedict XVI said. The pope quoted Blessed John “Faith in God, sustained by Paul II’s speech to the Vatican divine grace, is therefore a very court in 2003 in which he said, important element for living in “an attitude on the part of those mutual dedication and conjugal getting married that does not take fidelity,” he said. into account the supernatural The pope said he was not dimension of marriage can render suggesting there was a simple, it null and void only if it under- automatic link “between the lack mines its validity on the natural of faith and the invalidity of mar- level on which the sacramental riage.” sign itself takes place.” Rather, he hoped “to draw “The Catholic Church has attention to how such a lack may, always recognized marriages although not necessarily, also hurt between the non-baptized that the goods of marriage,” given that become a Christian sacrament referring to God’s plan “is inher- through the baptism of the ent in the covenant of marriage.” spouses,” and it does not doubt The pope made his comments “the validity of the marriage of Jan. 26 during a meeting with a Catholic with a non-baptized members of the Roman Rota, a person if it is celebrated with the Vatican-based tribunal that deals necessary dispensation,” the late mainly with marriage cases. pope had said. The current crisis of faith has Pope Benedict said such con- brought with it a state of crisis for siderations need further reflec- the Christian vision of marriage tion, especially in a secularized CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS as an indissoluble bond between a culture that puts little faith in a Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with a member of the Roman Rota to mark the start of the judicial year at the man and a woman, the pope said. person’s ability to make a lifelong Vatican Jan. 26. The Rota is a Vatican-based tribunal that deals mainly with marriage cases. “The indissoluble covenant commitment and fosters an incor- between man and woman does rect understanding of freedom not require, for the purpose of and fulfillment. sacramentality, the personal faith Humanity is incapable of riage. model of marriage as envisioned Faith without charity, which of those to be married,” he said. achieving what is truly good While faith in God is “a very by the Church according to God’s is love, “bears no fruit, while “What is required, as the mini- without God, the pope said, and important” part of a marriage plan, possibly going so far as charity without faith would be a mum condition, is the intention refusing God’s invitation “leads lived with commitment and loy- to undermine the actual validity sentiment constantly at the mercy of doing what the Church does” to a deep imbalance in all human alty, it does not mean that “loy- of the covenant” if the tribunal of doubt. Faith and charity each when it declares a marriage is a relationships,” including mar- alty and other (conjugal) proper- determines it amounts to a refusal require the other, in such a way ties are not possible in natural of fidelity, procreativity, exclusiv- that each allows the other to set marriage between non-baptized” ity and permanence. out along its respective path,” the spouses, who still receive the Faith, therefore, “is important pope said, citing his 2011 apos- graces that come from God. in the realization of the authentic tolic letter “Porta Fidei” (“The THE GALLEY “However, closing oneself off conjugal good, which consists Door of Faith”). from God or refusing the sacred simply in always wanting the In addition to the three goods dimension of the conjugal union good for the other, no matter of procreation, marital fidelity and its value in the order of grace what,” together with a true and and its indissolubility, “one must certainly makes it more difficult indissoluble partnership for life, not exclude the possibility of to realize concretely the highest he said. cases in which, exactly because of the absence of faith, the good of the spouses ends up compro- We’d love to have mised and, therefore, there is a featuring lack of consent,” the pope said. 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What about a mother None of these arrangements and for the well being of society. version of “The Emperor’s So it is today with the truth and her stepson? What about a express what marriage really is. If It also happens because too many New Clothes,” it is only a about marriage. What has been brother and a sister? Now, if such society no longer knows what it people of faith are failing to stand Ichild who, in his innocence, is patently obvious for thousands issues are raised, advocates of is, how can marriage possibly be up and be counted in this impor- able to speak the truth about what of years is suddenly politically same-sex unions will often make cherished and promoted? If it is tant hour of decision. Like the everyone else was too afraid incorrect to say. To claim that a face and say, “Of course not.” no longer commonly understood candid child in “The Emperor’s to acknowledge — that is, the marriage has an objective mean- Still, they have no real principle as the exclusive and lifelong New Clothes,” it is time for the emperor had none. Apparently, ing that extends over time and to guide them or to explain just union of a man and a woman Christian faithful to tirelessly pro- Anderson only thought of add- among cultures is now looked why this should not be the case. that is ordered to the procre- claim the truth about marriage in ing this element to the story at upon as intolerant and judgmen- If we keep going in this direction, ation and education of children, our homes, in our schools, in our the last minute and it was based tal. why should society say no to a then marriage has no future. If churches and in the public square. upon an event in his own child- For example, it is truly amaz- man who wants multiple wives? current trends continue, within This is too critical a moment to hood. The story goes that when ing to see how, in four short Why should we limit marriage to another generation, society will remain silent. his mother pointed out King years, a U.S. president can go only two people who love each largely have degenerated into a Frederick VI to him in the midst from stating his conviction that other? hook-up culture that little values of an excited crowd, the young marriage has a certain meaning Once marriage is unteth- giving children the security of To help equip the lay faithful for this Anderson, in seeing the king and that limits it to one man and one ered from the truth that keeps it a home with a loving mom and cultural battle, the bishops of the having expected more, exclaimed, woman, to now actually denounc- grounded, it can become anything dad. Children will invariably pay United States have developed a “Oh, he’s nothing more than ing those who hold such a view. anyone wants it to be. What the highest price for this state of website with videos and other a man!” His mother was not The institution of marriage — an about a five-year marriage con- affairs. Research, for example, resource materials on the truth pleased. institution that is grounded in tract with an option to renew? If has repeatedly shown that chil- of marriage as between a man The Anderson story can be the truth of our human nature as not renewed by both parties, the dren growing up in single parent and a woman that can be viewed seen as a skewering of what we designed by God — is now in marriage can automatically cease or same-sex union households do online. It is Marriage: Unique today would call “political cor- serious peril. Those who blithely to exist without the necessity of not fare nearly as well as children for a Reason and can be found rectness.” Sometimes, people are claim that marriage should be going through a divorce proceed- who grow up with a mom and a at www.marriageuniqueforar- afraid of acknowledging the obvi- open to any two people who love ing. There can also be an option dad. Yet, facts like these are rou- eason.org. There is also a page ous when they do not think it will each other seem to be completely to add a third party after 10 years tinely buried by the mainstream highlighting the bishops’ Call be well received by those around unaware of the implications of with the consent of both parties. media. to Prayer for Life, Marriage and them. In fact, this fear can some- what they claim. There can also be an agreement The reason this happens is that Religious Liberty at www.usccb. times be joined by a misguided What about a father-in-law that any child conceived may too many people have become org/life-marriage-liberty. Before mortal remains of St. Valentine, couples pledge unending love

BY CINDY WOODEN involves an openness to having It’s like a good luck wish for our over 40. The average age for mar- that they are asking St. Valentine’s children. wedding,” Vincenzo said. riage in Italy is 34 years for men protection and assistance, he said, After the homily, all of the men, Virginia Theresa Yim, 32, of and 31 years for women, according means they recognize how difficult TERNI, Italy (CNS) — Holding then all of the women said to each Toronto, and Emanuele Masci, a to figures released late in 2012 by it may be to be faithful and loving hands as they processed into other: “I promise to give myself 29-year-old from Terni, were also Istat, the government’s national sta- forever. church, 101 couples approached in love to you and ask you to give among the couples crowded into the tistics office. “I see the affection in your eyes,” the mortal remains of St. yourself to me, promising me your tiny basilica. As the couples sipped coffee in he told the couples, “but I also see Valentine, invoking his protection love, because we are about to cele- “It’s a promise, something sweet, the frigid morning air waiting for an awareness that it won’t always and promising that their upcom- brate and live the sacrament of mat- to strengthen our marriage,” Masci Mass to begin, Archbishop Paglia be easy.” ing weddings would bind them to rimony in the name of the Lord.” said. greeted them, one by one, asking Archbishop Paglia told them the one another forever. Maria and Pasquale, two Yim said she never liked “the where they were from and thanking key to marriage and family life is to The couples, all of whom live in 33-year-olds from Rome, said they commercial side of Valentine’s Day. them for coming. spend time together, to talk, to try Italy and have scheduled a church heard about the promise Mass late ... I’m not the type of girl who wants He told reporters, “St. Valentine to understand each other and, espe- wedding in the coming year, gath- last year when their parish priest, chocolates and gifts. Here it is about is celebrated from Cairo to Tokyo” cially, to be willing to forgive one ered Feb. 10 in the Basilica of St. who was leading their marriage love, not gifts.” and, even if most people exchanging another. Valentine for the annual “promise preparation class, brought the whole The bride-to-be said that for her flowers, cards and chocolates don’t “Do not forget to go to Mass on Mass,” celebrated the Sunday before class to the basilica for their final and Masci, marriage is sacred, and understand love the way the church Sundays,” he told them, “because the feast of St. Valentine, the third- session. the sacrament is important both for does, “it is important to recognize if you are connected to others, your century martyred bishop of Terni. “It’s beautiful to make a promise them and their families. this spark of love and make it stron- love will be stronger and your chil- Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, here, before St. Valentine,” said Masci said, “It’s not easy to find ger.” dren will be stronger.” president of the Pontifical Council Pasquale, who, like many Italians, someone with the same values in a In his homily, he told the young The archbishop ended his for the Family, presided over the identified himself only with his first small town; I had to go across the couples that if they — like many of homily by telling the couples, Mass and told the couples that “in name. ocean.” The two met in Greece. their peers — thought it really was “The choice to marry and love a world that no longer understands But Vincenzo, 36, and Patrizia, The ages of the engaged couples impossible for a man and woman to each other forever seems like an love and marriage and family,” their 30, drove four hours to Terni from participating in the Mass approxi- be married and love each other for empty promise to many people, promises are an affirmation that true their home in Benevento “more for mated the general statistics for Italy, life, then they would not have come but you know that is the meaning love is forever and that marriage ourselves than for a religious thing. with very few under 30 and several to the promise Mass. But the fact of real love.” 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 17, 2013 Sons of Philip Neri place emphasis on family, New Evangelization

BY TM JOHNSON something more — not that we were Neri Institute that does research — unhappy,” said Father Daniel. using the tools from natural law, “There was this push to do some- Catholic social doctrine, etc. — and FORT WAYNE — St. Philip Neri thing more, and maybe in a different produces papers, film and radio was a 16th-century saint who found- way,” added Father James, who felt, documentaries that promote the ed The Congregation of the Oratory. at first, that maybe it was a call for dignity of life. These findings are The saint was known for his mis- him to join a religious community. shared with legislators and the media. sionary and evangelization work in “As we researched it, researched They also incorporate new media Rome, care for the sick, emphasis on St. Philip Neri, and visited oratories such as blogs and Twitter to share family and encouragement of “Just in New Jersey and Pittsburgh, and their message. The institute draws do good. Just do good. Be joyful.” talked to a couple others by phone,” college students in a role of research That is the spirit that Father Father James said, “we realized ‘this and scholars as interns, fellows and James Bromwich and Father Daniel is it!’” volunteers. More information may be Whelan, known as the Sons of St. Father James explained that the found at www.neriinstitute.com. Philip Neri, brought to Fort Wayne oratory is like a cross — Blessed Many who participated in the last spring and continue to pursue. John Henry Newman was an Eucharistic Procession through the The Sons of St. Philip Neri is a pri- Oratorian — and he called it a bridge neighborhoods of Fort Wayne last vate association of the faithful with a between religious life and diocesan June may have seen the two priests juridic personality with intentions of priesthood. going door-to-door explaining the someday becoming an oratory recog- Father Daniel said the Sons of St. meaning of the procession to the nized by the pope. Philip Neri models the religious life TIM JOHNSON people. This door-to-door activity is There are eight oratories through- aspects. Father Daniel Whelan, left, and Father James Bromwich, right, the Sons another apostolate of the Sons of St. out the United States, with communi- “We live in community,” he said. of St. Philip Neri, are shown in their chapel located in Providence House Philip Neri. ties in formation in Fort Wayne and “We pray every evening in what’s at St. John the Baptist Parish in Fort Wayne. “Oratorians can be doing different Cincinnati. called an ‘oratory.’ We pray vespers things,” noted Father Daniel. “We’re not an oratory yet,” together. We meditate on Scripture. “Everybody comes with their emphasized Father James, the asso- We eat a meal together.” stays very, very small.” Most orato- the community of men living in the own gifts and they contribute them ciation’s moderator, “that only hap- “The oratory remains the most ries have 15 to 16 men at the most. oratory and praying together, eating as priests and brothers too,” Father pens when Rome says you are an important thing that we do as a com- And that leads to the Third Order together and supporting one another, Daniel said. “There is great opportu- oratory.” munity,” said Father James. or the Secular Oratory. Besides so that the inner-life within that com- nity for variety and ministry.” In August, Bishop Kevin C. “Thursday nights are our family priests and brothers who make up munity would be a key.” Oratorians serve the “family” as Rhoades issued a decree and time together where we have recre- the oratory, laity is also welcomed The Sons of St. Philip Neri have priests and brothers. When accepted, approved them “officially as a com- ation,” Father Browich said. “That through a Secular Oratory. many apostolic works in the Diocese new men serve a “guestship” to dis- munity to be working toward an ora- is supposed to be modeling for the “Once you work on that holiness of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Both cern if the life is right for them, and tory,” noted Father James. laity in a certain respect. We hear a within your own community, then Father James and Father Daniel then a novitiate. After one year, those Both priests were ordained dioc- lot today that families should be eat- you can go out and work with the share chaplaincy work at St. Joseph interested in the Priesthood would esan priests for the Archdiocese of ing and praying together. Well, we holiness of the laity and with other Hospital. attend seminary, and those interested Louisville, Ky. Father James was do. …” families,” Father James said. They both believe that a col- in religious life as a brother continue ordained in 2003, Father Daniel in “We wanted to make sure that The Secular Oratory, Father lege presence is important as well. their novitiate and studies. 2004. there was a strong emphasis on fam- James said, would meet once a Father Daniel is the chaplain of the Father Daniel, who is the treasurer ily,” Father Daniel added. “Families month for prayer, a meal and forma- Newman Catholic Fellowship at of the association, said both priests are under great attack right now. tion. Indiana University-Purdue University For more information about the Sons loved being diocesan priests and par- When we came across the oratory St. Philip Neri emphasized the at Fort Wayne. Father James is an of St. Philip Neri, their aposto- ish life. and what St. Philip said about the community as a family, and the “way adjunct professor at the University of lates and the Secular Oratory, “Independent of each other, both oratory: ‘We are a family. We live to holiness is through the Oratory Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. visit www.sonsofphilip.com. of us felt as if we were called to as a family.’ That’s why an oratory itself,” said Father James. “Through Father James also founded the Indiana House expected to pass comprehensive school choice expansion, Church supports expansion INDIANAPOLIS — When expansion. the parent’s choice. “To truly have for their children. McCoy called Karinya Chrisler learned her son Rep. Bob Behning, a special education voucher we also the new school choice expansion could receive a school scholarship R-Indianapolis, author of the school INDIANA need all the special education dollars legislation “win-win situation,” for voucher to attend the school of choice bill, HB 1003, outlined the to follow the student to the nonpub- students and families especially her choice she was “surprised and details of his proposal before the CATHOLIC lic school,” said Behning. because it will include access to a elated,” because she “never qualifies House panel. He explained that The House panel heard several school voucher for siblings. for anything.” HB 1003 provides access to school CONFERENCE hours of testimony on the bill from Opponents of HB 1003 includ- Chrisler, who supports a new choice options for current non- school choice advocates and oppo- ing public school advocates raised school choice expansion bill, public school families who meet BRIGID CURTIS AYER nents. Advocates including Glenn concerns about the drain of money testified before the House Select the income guidelines. Current Tebbe, Indiana Catholic Conference from the public school and going Committee on Education during a law requires children to attend a executive director, who testified to the nonpublic school. John Feb. 5 hearing, said she made the public school for two semesters for elementary school tuition is cur- in support of the bill on behalf of O’Neal, Indiana State Teachers’ decision to search for another school prior receiving a school scholar- rently $4,500 per year per child. the Catholic Church said, “The Association (ISTA) testified against for her son, because the school ship voucher. However, HB 1003 “Under HB 1003, we are increasing Church supports HB 1003 primarily the legislation, saying the measure Chrisler’s son was attending was not removes this obstacle for current the scholarship cap to $5,500 the because it provides the opportunity will divert the funding stream from meeting his needs. nonpublic school families and also first year, and $6,500 the second for parents to decide what’s in the public schools to nonpublic schools. Chrisler told the House panel that for students entering kindergarten year,” said Behning. best interest of their children and O’Neal also raised questions her son, Nicholas, who now attends who could receive a choice voucher “House Bill 1003 contains the provides a more level playing field whether Indiana could afford an St. Joan of Arc in Indianapolis, to attend a nonpublic school pro- provisions outlined by Gov. Pence, between families who have resourc- expansion. Sally Sloan, representing with a school scholarship voucher, vided the family meets income which provides access to a school es to make a choice and families the Indiana Federation of Teachers, is thriving. Chrisler says her son guidelines. choice voucher for children of mili- who do not. We have been educat- testified in opposition to the bill, Nicholas is “bright, happy and safe.” “In House Bill 1003, we are tary families, special needs children, ing children in Indiana for a long, expressed concerns about what kind Chrisler, who is not Catholic, told creating a preschool education tax adopted children and children in fos- long time from all socio-economic of impact the legislation would have the House panel, “I wanted the mor- credit program. We are now creating ter care. We are adding an income groups and in doing so believe we on public schools that are currently als and values that St. Joan of Arc a Scholarship Granting Organization cap at 300 percent of free and are contributing to the common underfunded. teaches for my son too.” (SGO) for the exclusive use of pre- reduced lunch for these categories.” good,” said Tebbe. House Bill 1003 passed the A bill expanding school choice school to help with early childhood Under the plan, the family Mary McCoy, principal of St. House Select Committee on options for more Hoosier families development,” said Behning. Those income threshold is much higher Philip Neri Catholic School in Education and is headed to the is one step closer to becoming a who wish to donate to an SGO will for these children in one of the four Indianapolis, also testified in support House Ways and Means Committee reality as the Indiana House of get tax credits for their donations. new categories. The family income of the bill thanked lawmakers for for lawmakers to review the fiscal Representatives moves toward Behning’s plan also raises the could be nearly $130,000 and still passing the original scholarship leg- impact the plan could have on the passing it. The Indiana Catholic scholarship cap for elementary be able to use a school scholarship islation because it is helping many state. Conference (ICC) supports the school tuition. The scholarship cap to send their child to the school of parents choose a quality education February 17, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 Speakers encourage men to ‘put out into the deep’ at diocesan men’s conference Speaker Matthew Kelly addresses BY CHUCK FREEBY gelize each week?” asked Kelly. “It’s doable.” over 1,100 men gathered for the Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers diocesan Rekindle the Fire Men’s SOUTH BEND — “Duc in riveted the crowd with his enter- Conference on Feb. 9 in South Altum” may not be the most taining and energetic address. The Bend. popular Latin phrase in today’s University of Notre Dame alum- culture. However, that expression, nus challenged men to become which means “put out into the more active as the spiritual heads deep,” was the message of Bishop of their households. Kevin C. Rhoades at Saturday’s “When the serpent was trick- Rekindle the Fire Diocesan Men’s ing Eve, Adam just stood there Conference at Century Center. and did nothing,” chided Burke- Over 1,100 men from a vari- Sivers. “Our job is to be the chief Father Engo advised the men ety of states, but primarily the servants of our wives and chil- they could do this by understand- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South dren. Give an example of Christ ing Christ’s love for them and Bend, attended a Mass celebrated in the way you treat you wife and developing a love for everyone, by Bishop Rhoades to conclude children.” praying for people encountered the day’s activities. He also cited statistics that throughout the day and listening The New Evangelization reveal twice as many young for openings to speak the faith. was a constant theme from the adults continue to practice the The message was hammered day’s speakers, echoed in Bishop faith when their father attends home once more in the closing Rhoades’ homily. Mass with them while they are words of Bishop Rhoades’ hom- “I wish to encourage you this young. ily. evening, first and foremost, to be Deacon Burke-Sivers gripped a “If the New Evangelization men of prayer, to set your gaze rosary made of bullets and shells is going to bear fruit, it must be firmly on the face of the Lord that he was given by a member of rooted in Christ, our relationship Jesus,” exhorted the bishop. “We special forces in Afghanistan. As with Him and our faithful wit- are called to help others to see the he clutched it, the deacon warned ness to Him,” remarked Bishop true face of God in Jesus Christ that Satan is still working in the Rhoades. “So my brothers, let — isn’t that what evangelization world today, and still trying to us all heed the words of Jesus in is all about? But first we need to break up families. today’s Gospel: ‘Put out into the gaze on that face.” “Use the rosary as a weapon deep’ and ‘Do not be afraid.’” Bishop Rhoades continued his against Satan,” he roared. “We KEVIN HAGGENJOS encouragement, saying “Catholic have to make ourselves harder men who pray, who enter into the targets. The two best weapons knowledge of Jesus and friend- we have are the rosary and ado- ship with Him, who witness to ration. If you’re struggling with HR Consulting and Professional Him in the family, in the work- issues, that’s okay. 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BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI Notre Dame students, workshops and support groups for those with substance abuse. All residents SOUTH BEND — “Regina asked are required to do volunteer work bishop if he would pray with her within the community. “We want at the end of the evening so they them to be able to move forward went into my office and prayed and become upstanding members together. He blessed her and then of the community.” she turned to him and said it was Dismas House is always in time for her to pray for him,” need of supplies like clothing, said Maria Kaczmarek, executive fresh vegetables, personal hygiene director of Dismas House of South items, offsite activity tickets, car Bend about a memorable moment donations for residents to get to during a recent visit by Bishop jobs, bus passes, haircuts, dental Kevin C. Rhoades for dinner. services and bedding. They also Kaczmarek met the bishop appreciate the chance for com- over the summer at the National munity members to join them for Black Catholic Conference in dinner or to volunteer their time at Indianapolis where she invited him the house. for dinner. There was an open- For more information about ing in Bishop Rhoades’ schedule getting involved contact Dismas recently and he was able to break House of South Bend at (574) 233- bread with residents of Dismas 8522 or by email at dismassouth- House. Dinner was provided by PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DISMAS HOUSE OF SOUTH BEND [email protected]. volunteers from Christ the King Pictured is Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades having dinner with residents at Dismas House of South Bend. Parish. “Dismas House is a transitional home for men and women return- “It was just a really nice eve- ing from incarceration. We have ning,” said Kaczmarek. “The been in operation since 1986. In bishop was really great with the a family setting, our residents residents. I think God was present receive the support and pro- here.” grams they need to successfully Father Jack Hickey founded reenter the community as produc- Dismas House in 1974 in tive citizens. On average we serve Nashville along with a group of 14 residents with an average stay students as part of the Vanderbilt of six months. Residents learn Prison Project. According to their to live, work and learn together website, seven houses owe their as they create a positive living origins to Dismas. The program environment. Ideally the residents has been recognized nationally for share the house with area college its success and has been used as students,” said Kaczmarek. “Leah a model for similar organizations Coming, a senior from Notre throughout the U.S. and overseas. Dame, just completed her stay with South Bend has 13 residents with us.” the capacity for 18. Four nights a week, Monday The name Dismas is the “repen- through Thursday, they have tant” or “good thief” crucified with volunteers come to the house to Christ on Calvary and offers a tes- prepare the evening meal then tament to the power of forgiveness. dine with the residents. “I always “If you want to really help peo- remind people if Jesus was walk- ple not reoffend their basic needs ing the earth today he would be at have to be met,” said Kaczmarek. Dismas House breaking bread with That is what Dismas House does our residents,” said Kaczmarek. for their residents. They help Residents were honored by people get a job, give them clothes, Bishop Rhoades’ visit and made food and a warm bed to sleep in at an extra effort to dress up for the night. There is a television room, event. computers available, tutoring from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades tours Dismas House of South Bend on a pastoral visit Wednesday, Jan. 30.

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Join Us and Live Your Catholic Faith Check out Today’s Catholic Life For more information go to www.indianakofc.org Or contact Tom Schemmel @ (317) 873-5086 diocesefwsb.org/tclife February 17, 2013 COMMENTARY 19 Ethical wills embrace Catholic life ‘One does not live on n the story, “A Good Day for Gram’s old soup pot and make bread alone’ Soup,” Barbara, a 48-year-old your house a home. … Love is GUEST Isuccessful businesswoman, forever. … Gram.” found herself weary with day- Gram’s note is often termed urkina Faso is a land- to-day life demands. She began an ethical or spiritual will as it COMMENTARY locked country in the heart reflecting on simpler times when communicates one’s wisdom, Bof the Sahel, just south of CATHOLIC she was a young girl. Her Gram life lessons and stories from the Sahara Desert. With most of would stand in her kitchen, end- generation to generation. Gram the economy engaged in agri- RELIEF lessly stirring a pot of soup, and shared that soup comforts the ELISA SMITH culture, especially growing and sharing her wisdom on life’s les- soul and encouraged Barbara producing cotton, Burkina Faso’s SERVICES sons. Almost smelling the aroma, to take time in her busy life to economy is highly susceptible to Barbara decided to lock her nourish her emotional well-being. fluctuations in world commod- MELISSA WHEELER briefcase, turn off her cell phone Most ethical wills are written taught His disciples after the Last Supper. ity prices and natural disasters. and make soup. That is when she at the end of life as an aid to Since most of the farmers engage found her grandmother’s legacy estate planning, in health care Bishop John M. D’Arcy in subsistence farming, recur- poor rainfall, insects and other — a note taped under the lid of and hospice, and as a spiritual understood the importance of ring prolonged droughts and problems limit their production. Gram’s soup pot with loving healing tool. Whereas a last will ethical wills. However, as he recent severe floods have led to For Moussa Ouedraogo and words from the past. and testament transfers one’s shared with me during lunch in widespread food shortages. Such his family, hope came in the “My darling Barbara, I know valuables to loved ones, an Fort Wayne on Jan. 20, 2012, shortages, when coupled with form of an irrigation system that you will find this many years ethical will passes down one’s his focus was on the concept of limited access to health care and Catholic Relief Services helped from now … remember how values. The origin for the ethical a Catholic spiritual will. Since education, make it difficult for to build in his community on much I loved you, for I’ll be with will came from Genesis 49:1-33 Bishop D’Arcy believed in most Burkinabé to meet even shared land. The community the angels then. … you were when a dying Jacob gathered having an estate plan, he valued their most basic needs. divided the land into small gar- always so much in a hurry to his sons together to offer them the design of a written spiritual will dens for different farmers in the grow up. … When it’s time for his blessing. Another example is village. They formed commit- you to slow down, take out your found in John 15-18, where Jesus Pray and Fast ETHICAL, PAGE 20 tees to take responsibility for the The desert seems like a irrigation system and keep it in strange place to commence new repair and to manage water and spiritual awareness. However, seed supplies. Now Moussa and Holiness requires discipline, focus following His baptism in the his neighbors produce enough Jordan, Jesus embarks on a jour- food to help them through the ney to this dry lonely place of lean season. They often have the popular mood and indeed great holiness. temptation because the desert is enough produce left over to sell THE the political order were against Never deluding us by imply- the battleground where the grace at the market and earn extra Christians. ing that the path to holiness is a and gifts of Baptism and the pres- income. SUNDAY Paul urged these people to walk along an imagined primrose ence of the Holy Spirit are essen- be strong by uniting themselves path, the Church frankly tells us tial. In Sunday’s Gospel from Give to God through faith in Jesus. that holiness requires discipline, Luke, Jesus begins His mission GOSPEL Paul expressly mentions the focus and unfailing faithfulness by facing a series of temptations: How often do you have fresh MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Resurrection, the miracle by to God despite difficulties and the the lure of appetites, the desire vegetables and produce for your which Jesus, crucified and dead, forces, very real in the world, that for glory, the false invincibility dinner table — even during the rose again to life. are absolutely at odds with the that comes with pride. bleak winter months? Consider Reassuringly, and strong with Gospel of Jesus. In your prayer this week, ask that, for many of the world’s his own determined faith, Paul In so many ways we are simi- Jesus to show you the areas that poor, food that they do not grow First Sunday of Lent tells the Romans that if they trust lar to the Hebrews as they fled most tempt you to follow your themselves is too expensive to Lk 4:1-13 in the Lord, none will be put to from Egypt and slavery to the own agenda over God’s plan for purchase. Take stock of the fresh shame. land of prosperity and peace God you. Ask for the grace to break items in your refrigerator, and he Book of Deuteronomy Finally, Paul insists, God’s had promised them. We are in the hold these temptations have make a donation to your Rice provides the first reading mercy and life, given in Christ, flight from the slavery and hope- over you. Make this the work of Bowl for each type of produce Tfor this first Sunday of are available to all, Greeks, or lessness of sin. your Lenten fast. you find. Lent. Deuteronomy looks to the foreigners, as well as to Jews, The first to hear this reading days when the Hebrews were who were part of the chosen from Romans, and the reading Learn fleeing from Egyptian slavery people. from Luke, also were in flight To order free materials for CRS Rice and making an uncertain way St. Luke’s Gospel gives us from sin and death. They were In the face of extreme loss and Bowl, visit crsricebowl.org or across the treacherous Sinai a scene also seen in Mark and weak. We are weak, because self- daily suffering, despair can be a crsplatoarroz.org, or call (800) Peninsula. Matthew, namely a story of the ishness attracts us. They could great temptation, especially dur- 222-0025. For more information Even so, Deuteronomy is not temptation of Christ by the devil. not see. Neither can we. ing the lean season. In Burkina about Catholic Relief Services a story of doom and gloom. It The identity of Jesus is made God alone gives strength and Faso, small farms can typically contact Melissa Wheeler at is hopeful. All will be well for clear. The Gospel says that Jesus insight. Lent gives us the oppor- feed their families for only about [email protected] God’s people if they simply love is “full of the Holy Spirit.” He tunity to strengthen our own seven or eight months because or (260) 496-4700, ext. 323. God and follow the command- is the Son of God. He also is resolves to resist sin, to be with ments. God already had proven human, because the devil used God, and in God to find our way. to be merciful and protective. He food to tempt Jesus. Fasting was Saint of the Week would not change. a discipline for Jesus. The decision to obey God, In the exchange, the devil, so however, and truly to be God’s often depicted in myth as so very faithful people rested solely with powerful, as indeed the devil is Anne Line the people themselves. powerful, comes across as inde- For its second reading this cisive and struggling. The devil READINGS c. 1565-1601 weekend, the Church provides cannot grasp the full meaning of Sunday: Dt 26:4-10 Ps 91:1-2, 10-15 Marcin Mazur February 27 us with a reading from Paul’s Christ’s identity. The devil fool- Rom 10:8-13 Lk 4:1-13 powerful Epistle to the Romans. ishly seeks to tempt Jesus not to Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8- The Apostle wrote this epistle, or Anne is one of three laywomen among the Forty Martyrs of be faithful to God but rather to 10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 letter, to the Christians living in worship Satan. England and Wales canonized in 1970 by Pope Paul VI. Anne Tuesday: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, Rome, the imperial capital and Jesus, by contrast, is serene Heigham and her brother were disowned by their Protestant father the center of the Mediterranean and strong. He is in control. 16-19 Mt 6:7-15 for converting to Catholicism. She married another disinherited world in the first century AD. Nevertheless, although defeat- Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, convert, Roger Line, who died in exile in Flanders in 1594. Left 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32 As was the case with the other ed for the moment, the devil does penniless and always in poor health, Anne began working with communities to which Paul sent Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps not relent, but only lies in wait Jesuits in London, where she organized and operated safe houses letters, the Christian community for another opportunity. 138:1-3, 7c-8 Mt 7:7-12 of Rome was living in a culture Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4 Ps 23:1-6 Mt 16:13- for priests and embroidered vestments. She took voluntary vows that was utterly at odds with the Reflection 19 of poverty, chastity and obedience. Within one month, February letter and the spirit of the Gospel. Saturday: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 1601, she was arrested, tried at the Old Bailey, convicted of hiding Surely many of the Christian On Ash Wednesday, the 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48 a priest, and hanged at Tyburn. Anne is a patron of the childless, Romans had doubts. Surely Church invited us to use the widows and converts. many were afraid since, after all, season of Lent as a means to our Saints © 2013 Catholic News Service 20 COMMENTARY February 17, 2013 Reputation and the Hall of Fame SCRIPTURE SEARCH

ot one baseball player was the Tour de France seven times Gospel for February 17, 2013 inducted into the Hall of has lost its ability to inspire. Luke 4:1-13 NFame this year. It was a Abraham Lincoln once said, shutout, only the second one in “Perhaps a man’s character was INTELLECT Following is a word search based on the Gospel 40 years. Perhaps it was to be like a tree, and his reputation reading for First Sunday of Lent, Cycle C: Jesus and expected. There was little appetite like its shadow; the shadow is AND Satan in the wilderness. The words can be found in for celebration when so many what we think of it, the tree all directions in the puzzle. of the newly eligible candidates is the real thing.” The dopers’ VIRTUE were tarnished by the steroid problem was that they lost sight SPIRIT JESUS JORDAN scandal of the last decade. of the real point. The reputation JOHN GARVEY FORTY DAYS TEMPTED ATE NOTHING “After what has been written and adulation that come with and said over the last few years victory are only worth having for HUNGRY SON OF GOD STONE BECOME BREAD WRITTEN I’m not overly surprised,” those who earn them. Those who a life of obscurity. When she SHOWED KINGDOMS WORSHIP ME tweeted pitcher Roger Clemens, pursue them unworthily are just died 27 years later, the younger who, along with Sammy Sosa and chasing shadows. members of the order didn’t even THE LORD SERVE TEMPLE Barry Bonds, was among those That’s why the opprobrium know she was its foundress. ANGELS GUARD YOU AGAINST turned down. that the dopers now face is Most of us would resent I found myself thinking of deserved punishment. The pursuit such treatment. It’s the kind of Cassio, whose drunkenness of fame is no crime. But it’s injustice that inspires people WILDERNESS cost him his job as Othello’s wrong and pointless to gain it by nowadays to sue and write tell-all chief lieutenant: “Reputation, cheating. It is a shame that those books. And who among us would ELPMETSN I AGA reputation, reputation! O, I have who cheat may, even briefly, not sympathize with her? lost my reputation! I have lost the eclipse players such as baseball But St. Jeanne was an NEDSDETPMETN immortal part of myself, and what great Hank Aaron, who won our extraordinary person and a good EMP I HSROWELG remains is bestial.” admiration honestly. example for people who care In sports, reputation really is A good reputation is a about fame. She did what she did TOJ SMODGN I KE everything. Dopers, who spent desirable thing, but the downfall for the poor and for Christ, not TCSCHOWOQDEL years enjoying terrific reputations, of these sports heroes helps put it for popular acclaim. When you based on achievements, we now in proper perspective. Reputation know as clearly as she did where I EOEDYTEACDS see as tainted. They have fallen is only a shadow. Character is the you stand, the shadow you cast is RBNPRHREDJRP in our esteem and ruined our real thing. Consider the case of not so important. memories of their glory days. St. Jeanne Jugan, who founded WAOK I VRGDEO I The summer of 1998, when the Little Sisters of the Poor. She WNFNEBEKNSLR Sosa and Mark McGwire dueled lived a life of heroic virtue, caring to set a new single-season home for hundreds of elderly poor PAGUARDYOUE I John Garvey is president run record, seems like a bad 3-D people and founding an order that of The FFORTYDAYSHT movie with styrofoam monsters still does that work today. Catholic University of America and heroes with lifts in their In 1852, a priest who was in Washington and an expert on NADROJOENOTS shoes. Lance Armstrong’s story appointed superior general of her constitutional law, religious lib- © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com of surviving cancer and winning order directed her to retire into erty and the First Amendment.

nature, which God has given us.” (from statement by Bishop John M. ETHICAL D’Arcy, Jan. 9, 2013) An Alaskan cruise, a path to priesthood CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 In our Catholic faith, we have the examples of Mary, the Apostles atthew Bearth was 17 young priest from another Minnesota and the saints who answered “Yes” when he set out on an diocese with a magnetic personality, as well, but one which would pass and fed their souls with prayer and MAlaskan cruise that enough athleticism to complete an TWENTY down Catholic values to future the will of God. “Pray that (our) changed the course of his life and Ironman and movie-star looks — generations. ‘YES’ to God and His Will, be led him to the seminary. Today the dark hair and dark tan, searing blue SOMETHING Based on my conversations with full and wholehearted and never 20-year-old college junior loves to eyes and dimples. Bishop D’Arcy regarding this topic, begrudging, but a strong ‘YES.’” recount that northern voyage. “He’s ripped,” Matthew said. had bishop completed his written (from statement to the faithful, Jan. Matthew didn’t have a passport Here was a man who could’ve Catholic spiritual will, it may very 24, 2013). when his family decided to take an scored any job or wooed any woman CHRISTINA CAPECCHI well have read like this … Truth nourishes the soul and Alaska cruise the August before his and he chose to sacrifice it all for My dear brothers and sisters in guides us to love. Jesus showed us senior year. It was a time when an Priesthood. And he wasn’t just cop- Christ, His truth ... so that we may know onslaught of questions was beginning ing or content. He was happy. He onto his iPod and quickly devoured Scriptures tell us that when they Him in order to love Him and in to come from every direction. What had chosen this vocation above them. Senior year started, bringing had finished eating, Christ asked turn, love others. “It is important, college are you going to attend? all others, recognizing its nobility, other changes. He cut back on pizza Peter three times, “Simon, Son of through faith, that we recognize What kind of career are you plan- adventure and joy. and dessert and reduced his portions, John, do you love me?” and after the face of Jesus in the least of ning? Matthew was intrigued. shedding 30 pounds over the course each affirmative response, Jesus our brothers and sisters.” (from A He didn’t know the answers. He could see there was no ego of the school year. He began praying said, “Feed my lambs. Take care Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving, As a young boy, he’d considered at work; Father Mike drew people a decade of the rosary every day, log- of my sheep. Feed my sheep.” (Jn Nov. 14, 2012) being an astronaut or an NFL punter. in only to point them to Christ. ging it in a notebook he kept by his 21:15-17) Our Catholic faith is “I give thanks to God for you Now the Burnsville, Minn., teen was He made deft references to “The bed. He wanted to be a better man. nourishment for our soul. The joy and for your faith lived in charity.” thinking practical: a business degree Simpsons,” “Twilight” and Miley Time passed, and faith remained of a bishop — the shepherd — is (from A Happy and Blessed from a college where he’d have good Cyrus in his homilies, yet when the center of Matthew’s life. A year to feed his sheep nourishment Thanksgiving, Nov. 14, 2012). “I odds of meeting a nice Catholic girl. it came time for consecration, he ago he decided to enter St. John for their souls. “I thank God with send you all my love and gratitude.” “I was definitely assuming mar- demonstrated a reverence Matthew Vianney College Seminary in St. all my heart that I was appointed (from statement to the faithful, Jan. riage,” Matthew told me. had never before witnessed. “He Paul, Minn. He met Father Mike at by Christ through the Church as 24, 2013) I leave to you my motto The Alaskan landscape stunned celebrates the Mass as if he was in his parents’ cabin up north, where shepherd of our beloved diocese.” … “His Steadfast Love Endures him — soaring mountains, calv- heaven,” Matthew said. “It’s as if the two men had a heart-to-heart talk (from statement by Bishop John M. Forever.” ing glaciers, gliding eagles. He saw he’s talking to God — and you know in the garage about priesthood. Now D’Arcy, Jan. 9, 2013.) What greater Bishop John M. D’Arcy, brown bears snatching salmon and he is.” half way through his first year as a nourishment for the soul than the bishop emeritus whales engaged in bubble netting, a The teenager resolved right then seminarian, Matthew still keeps in Eucharist — the Body and Blood feeding technique in which a dozen and there that, no matter what voca- touch with his mentor, texting back of our Lord. This is the core of our humpbacks surfaced with mouths full tion he pursued, he would lead the and forth and getting together when Catholic faith. of flopping fish. To Matthew, it was same kind of life: totally centered on Father Mike is in town. Gratitude for the Catholic faith is all a vibrant reflection of the Creator. Christ, directing others to Him. After “God placed him in my life for a food for our soul. “I thank God for Elisa M. Smith, CPA/PFS is a certi- The cruise also provided a close seeing such an amazing example, reason.” my family and that I was born in fied ethical will facilitator and encounter with Scripture, provid- why aim any lower? the Catholic faith, which has always an estate and charitable plan- ing him time to study the Gospel of “I knew I could live an excellent Christina Capecchi is a freelance defended and defends in these ning manager with The Romine Matthew and glean new insights. life,” he said. writer from Inver Grove Heights, troubled times the dignity of life Group, CPAs in Columbia City, Most significant, the cruise intro- Back home, Matthew down- Minn. She can be reached at and of the human person and the Ind. duced him to Father Mike Schmitz, a loaded all of Father Mike’s homilies www.ReadChristina.com. February 17, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 NOTED HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYERS TO CONTINUE TO COLLEGIATE LEVEL Three Bishop Luers High School soccer players recently signed letters of intent to continue their careers at the college level. Forward Adam Perolio will be playing for Concordia University-Chicago next fall. Midfielder Jacob Murphy has been enlisted by the Jaguars soccer program at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis while Brenden Gonzales, also a midfielder, will continue at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. All three young men were first team all-conference selections in Fort Wayne’s Summit Athletic Sports Conference (SAC) and led the Knights to both a 2012 SAC title and IHSAA sectional crown. CYO lady Twins capture title, Rams capture boys’ title

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN a row the Rams have claimed the young men come together from top spot. In their opener, they got the beginning to the end of the by a tough squad from St. Therese, season and carry a three-game NEW HAVEN — The St. Rose- 49-45, and in the semi-finals win streak into the tournament. St. Louis Twins captured the girls’ Huntington defeated Queen of Everyday in practice we (Hoffman 2013 fifth-sixth grade Catholic Angels, 44-30. St. Rose-St. Louis and Coach Mindy Castle) pushed Youth Organization (CYO) Coach Mike Hoffman explained, them and they responded will- tournament crown on Monday “Huntington played outstanding ingly. The leaders of the team led evening, Feb. 4, but not without a basketball and were led by a cou- like mature young men and the fierce battle from the young, run- ple of very talented guards. Their lesser-experienced players wanted ner-up, St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel. frenetic pace was ultimately too to learn every day. Even though After a fairly uneventful, 2-2 first much to overcome.” our record did not show it in the quarter, the Squires’ Madeline He continued, “It was quite won/loss column our season was Rauner went on a scoring rampage an end to the season. Although quite a success in terms of team hitting not one, but three three- we got outplayed by a superior play, learning the game and pointers in a row in the final min- team in the championship, it was how to play, and how to be your utes of the second quarter to take a a great joy to see this group of 11 brother’s keeper.” 15-10 lead into the locker room. Down at half time, Twins Coach Jerry Feasby admitted there was not much his team could do (about the scoring surge), but Is your Faith encouraged them, “Keep playing as hard as you can. 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Davis Sr., 72, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Bristol Our Lady of Good Patrick D. Donahue, 88, Cleo P. Pickley, 94, Hope St. Joseph Chapel announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, St. Mary of the Kenneth L. DeBrosse, South Bend Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Annunciation 89, Cathedral of Kirsten A. Howard, 47, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Churubusco the Immaculate St. Anthony de Padua our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Leona M. Uptgraft, 83, Conception Leo R. Zmudzinski, 85, St. John Bosco Magdalene A. Giese, St. Anthony de Padua Fish fry Highway East (Old Highway Decatur 89, St. Therese have a fish fry on Friday, Feb. 22, Martin A. Steinhofer, Walkerton — St. Patrick Church, 30) Tickets are $8.50 for adults, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Our Lady Enedina S. Rosa, Dorothy H. Burgette, 85, St. Jude 807 Tyler St., will host a fish fry $4.50 for children 6-11 and chil- of Good Hope. Adults $8, chil- 72, St. Mary of the dren 5 and under free. Carry-out 92, St. Charles on Friday, March 1, from 4:30-7 dren (6-12) $5, and 5 and under Assumption p.m. Dinners are $8 for adults, $4 available. Borromeo Ruth M. O’Brien, 83, are free. St. Matthew Cathedral for children 6-10 years, and chil- M. Mercedes Holy Name Society Lenten fish fry John F. Rosencrans, 94, dren under 6 are free. Drive-thru Jonah Fish Fry at Christ the King Villagomez, 100, Graham Henry, 92, carryouts are available. Fish pre- New Haven — The Holy Name St. Charles Borromeo South Bend — Christ the King St. Mary of the St. Joseph pared by Tyner IOOF Lodge. Society of St. John the Baptist Parish, 52473 State Route 933, Assumption Parish will have a Lenten fish fry Thomas Hugh will have a fish fry on Friday, Langmeyer, 82, Mary Logan Fish fry Friday, Feb. 15, from 4-7 p.m. March 1, from 4-7 p.m. Adults Adeline Fuentes, Snellgrove, 89, Adults $7.50, children 5-12 $4 St. Therese New Haven — St. Louis $9, children $5. Fish, coleslaw, 90, St. Mary of the Holy Family and children under 5 free. Besancon will have a fish and ten- salad, roll, beverage and des- Assumption Richard W. Wolfe, 89, derloin fry Friday, Feb. 15, from sert. Mac and cheese available St. Vincent de Paul Edith I. Lansford, 84, 4-7 p.m. at St. Louis Besancon Knights plan fish fry for children. Dine in or drive- Fort Wayne Little Flower Hall, four miles east of US 30 and Fort Wayne — The Knights of through. Robert M. Bishop, Goshen the I-469 interchange on Lincoln Columbus Council 12417 will 79, St. Elizabeth Ann Edward James Hussey, Bobbie Marie Nyari, 17, Knights plan fish fry Seton 95, St. John the Holy Family South Bend — The Knights of Evangelist Mary C. Wilson, 91, Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Bishop John M. St. Adalbert PRINCIPAL S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish D’Arcy, 80, Cathedral Kendallville Catholic High School fry on Friday, Feb. 22, from 5-7 of the Immaculate Rose Walsh, James Alexander, 63, p.m. Adults $8, children (5-12) $3. Conception Immaculate St. Theodore Guerin High School, in Noblesville, Indiana, is accepting Holy Family Chicken strips for $8 and shrimp Conception applications for a Principal. for $8.50 will be available. Emil Walter Milker Sr., Leo J. Sobieralski, 91, Guerin Catholic, nationally recognized for Catholic identity, is a 91, St. Jude Mishawaka St. Hedwig Lenten retreat Paul E. Myers, 84, diocesan (Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana), college preparatory school Felix T. Braun, 86, South Bend — St. Jude Rosary St. Joseph Virginia M. Coliner, 90, dedicated to its mission of serving students (over 700) from diverse Sodality will have a Lenten St. Therese Little Flower backgrounds and preparing them to be servant leaders through authen- Retreat “Walking Through the tic faith formation, academic excellence and student life opportunities. Valley,” on Saturday, March 2, Association of NE Indiana. The cost of the day is $20 and The Principal at Guerin Catholic reports to the President and from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The includes lunch. Register by Oaks at South Paw Farm, 16323 Café con Brio at St. Henry’s Feb. 22 to Sister Barbara Anne provides direct supervision to the Academic and Athletic Directors, as Roosevelt Rd., Mishawaka. Fort Wayne — Enjoy refresh- Hallman at (574) 259-5427. well as the Dean of Students. The Principal also works collaboratively Guest speaker is Jim Murphy. ments, entertainment and visit with other directors of the school including Campus Ministry, Catholic Cost is $25 per person which with friends Saturday, Feb. 16, at Holy Family Vegas Night Mission, Advancement, Technology, Admissions, Finance and includes lunch and snacks. Mass the Parish Center, 5711 St. Henry South Bend — Holy Family at 8 a.m. at St. Jude Church, Lane, from 6:30-8 p.m. Canned Parish will have a Vegas night Communica tions. 19704 Johnson Rd. is followed goods, boxed noodles and pasta Saturday, March 2, from 6-11 Guerin Catholic, founded in 2004, is committed to offering courses by the retreat at The Oaks at 9 for Father Solanus Food Basket p.m. in the parish center. Food and inspired and taught from a Catholic worldview, based on the Christian a.m. RSVP to the St. Jude Parish accepted for admission. refreshments are free. Must be 21 concept of the human person, and in communion with the Magisterium Office at (574) 291-0570. and admission is $8 at the door. Day of Reflection of the Church. Knights plan spaghetti dinner Mishawaka — A day of reflec- Catholic trivia night planned Thus, the successful candidate will: Fort Wayne — The Knights of tion will be held at St. Francis South Bend — Our Lady of •Be an active, practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Columbus Council 451, 601 Convent (across from Marian Hungary will have a Catholic Church. Reed Rd., will have a spaghetti High School) Wednesday, Feb. trivia night Saturday, Feb. 16, at dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our Lady of Hungary School, 735 •Have the ability to assume spiritual and academic leadership in from 5-6:30 p.m. All proceeds The theme for the day is “Our W. Calvert St. Doors open at 6:30 a Catho lic school. will benefit the Downs Syndrome Lenten Journey.” Bring a Bible. p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. $10 •Be forward and imaginative in thinking. per person, bring snacks to share •Have knowledge and openness to technological advances in the with your table. Drinks available for purchase. Proceeds benefit classroom. The Country Chef, Inc the OLH Youth Group. Call the •Have an inclusive philosophy and ability and commitment to Broasted Fish, Chicken,Potatoes, etc. Pastoral Center at (574) 287-1700 work with internal and external communities. Fort Wayne Phone 260-639-6010 to reserve a table. •Have budgeting and financial management experience. Enjoy Broasted Fish by The Country Chef at these locations: Trivia Night! and silent auction The candidate will also have achieved at least a Masters Degree in February 15 St. Louis Besancon Hall Old US 30/Lincoln Hwy, East of New Haven Notre Dame — Trivia night and Education, hold or be eligible for an Indiana Administra tive license and silent auction to benefit the schol- have 3-5 years of classroom teaching experience. Administrative 22 St. Aloysius Church 14623 Bluffton Road, Yoder, IN arship fund of the Saint Mary’s experience is preferred. College South Bend Alumnae Club will be Saturday, March 9, Qualified candidates should email a current resume, cover letter and March in the Student Center Lounge at 6 three reference letters, plus a pastor reference, to: 1 St. Joseph Church Brooklyn/Hale Avenues, Fort Wayne p.m. for dinner and silent auction Paul Lunsford, President of Guerin Catholic, and trivia from 7–10 p.m. Cash 2 Mt. Calvary Lutheran 1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne bar. $200 first prize. $150 for at [email protected]. 8 St. Joseph Hessen Cassel US Hwy 27 South of 469 (drive thru only) 10-person team includes dinner. Preference will be given to applications submitted prior to February 28, 2013. Reservations needed by Feb. 28 EOE 15 Cornerstone Youth Center 19819 Monroeville Rd., Monroeville to Erin at (574) 339-4929 or vcse- www.guerincatholic.org 22 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Ch. 10700 Aboite Ctr Rd, Fort Wayne [email protected]. 24 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 17, 2013