Think Green 50¢ January 18, 2009 Recycle this paper Volume 83, No. 3 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ’’ Silent No More TTODAYODAY SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Pro-life movement takes a stand Pages 10-17 Rallies mark abortion anniversary A time to pray in Washington, diocese Letter from Bishop John M. D’Arcy BY CHAZ MUTH

Page 3 WASHINGTON (CNS) — Thousands of pro-life marchers are expected to rally in Washington Jan. 22 to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalizing A mission dear abortion, just days after President-elect Barack Obama is inaugurated. to her heart Abortion opponents also will hold multiple events in the nation’s capital and throughout the U.S. the day Meet Margarita Rodriguez before and the day of the official 2009 March for Life, Page 5 as well as the following days. The main event will begin with a noon rally on the National Mall, followed by a march along Constitution Avenue that will end at the U.S. Supreme Court. From there, participants are encouraged to meet with mem- ‘Music in Divine bers of Congress to lobby on abortion-related issues. “The first session of the 111th Congress will con- Worship’ vene in January, with all newly elected members of the House and many newly elected members of the Liturgy day registration Senate,” organizers of the march wrote on the official Pages 8, 9 Web site, www.marchforlife.org. “We shall be a large group of Americans to bring our prayers and our important simple pro-life message to this new admin- istration and new Congress.” With millions expected in Washington for inaugu- CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Snow days ration events the week of Jan. 19 and the thousands of Gina Heitkamp displays a sign while sitting on the shoulders of Ben Fortkamp during the participants anticipated for the march and related 35th annual March for Life rally in Washington in 2008. People from across the nation will and young adults march and protest in Washington Jan. 22 to mark the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Surrendering to a higher plan LIFE, PAGE 24 Court’s Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion. Page 9 ‘SILENT NIGHT’ IN THE Diocese organizes postcard BURMESE LANGUAGE campaign opposing FOCA

ishop John M. D’Arcy has affirmed a cal piece of legislation that creates a funda- Bnational postcard campaign at all parish- mental right to abortion throughout the nine es in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend months of pregnancy. No governmental body on the weekend of Jan. 24-25 to oppose the at any level — federal, state or local — proposed legislation, the Freedom of Choice would be able to “deny or interfere with” this Act (FOCA). The diocesan campaign is coor- right, or to “discriminate” against its exer- dinated by the Office of Family Life. cise” in the regulation or provision of bene- The diocese will provide to parishes strips fits, services or information.” For the first of three postcards — two for the Indiana sen- time, abortion would become an entitlement ators and one for the appropriate the government must fund and promote. Congressional representative — that will be The release explained that FOCA goes far placed in the weekend’s bulletin, as well beyond the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade some extra postcards to be available at the abortion decision of 1973. A broad range of back of church. Parishioners are encouraged laws currently allowed under Roe would be On Christmas day, Bishop John M. D’Arcy to mail the postcards to their legislators. eliminated — informed consent laws; At their November 2008 general meeting, parental involvement laws; laws promoting celebrated Mass at MacDougal Chapel the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops maternal health; abortion clinic regulations; with Burmese Catholics. Bishop D’Arcy approved the “Fight FOCA Postcard government programs and facilities that sup- Campaign.” The campaign is cosponsored by port childbirth and other health care without concelebrated Mass with Father Philip, a the the National Committee for a Human Life subsidizing abortion; conscience protection priest studying theology at the seminary in Amendment. laws; laws prohibiting a particular abortion A release that was shared with all priests procedure (e.g., partial birth abortion); laws the Archdiocese of New York, and who in the diocese explained why this postcard speaks Burmese and English. campaign is needed. FOCA, it said, is a radi- FOCA, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 18, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishop D’Arcy plans to pray, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy march for the unborn in D.C.

EDITOR: Tim Johnson cance. Pope John Paul II always prayed for, I have been reading a little book by Pope and praised, and expected, a “culture of Benedict XVI, entitled “John Paul II, My NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad life.” This culture includes people who Beloved Predecessor.” Included is a talk, work in pregnancy centers, like our which he gave in the home town of Karol Editorial Department Women’s Care Center, which in all it’s cen- Wojtyla — Pope John Paul II. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS ters, sees 10,000 young women a year. In He quotes the famous German poet, FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, the Fort Wayne center alone, 45 women Goethe, who says that if you want to under- Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Karen &NOTES come every day and receive kindness and stand the soul of a poet, go to the country Clifford, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle pro-life counseling, as well as pregnancy of his origin. The Holy Father says that testing, and encouragement to have the those who wish to understand the life and Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Denise BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY child. ministry of John Paul II must come the city Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee They also receive clothing and nutrition- of his birth. Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, al advice and help, all done with love and My home town, with its three-decker Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner A time of pilgrimage respect. They are encouraged and motivated homes, is a place I find enriching to visit. It For the first time, I will go to to see the doctor, so the baby is born has changed a bit, but is still a town of Business Department Washington to take part in the March for healthy and strong. It is not convenient to immigrants. My parish church, sadly, is Life, which has taken place every year, BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice take this overnight trip to Washington, but closed, and the great seminary mostly sold since the Supreme Court struck down laws AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber the bishop is a teacher; and this is a day of to a nearby university. which had protected the unborn child in all teaching on the dignity of every person, My dear friend, Father Tom McDonnell, BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol 50 states. and the value of every life. I urge everyone an exemplary priest, whose columns on [email protected] I go to pray. My co-directors of Family to reread again the encyclical letter of Pope Catholic spirituality often grace this news- Life and Pro-Life, Fred and Lisa Everett, John Paul II, “The Gospel of Life.” paper, as they did during Advent, is severe- Advertising Sales who have worked with me over 20 years, This exhortation should resound with special force ly ill with cancer. Still, we were able to Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) said some weeks ago, “Bishop, if you go, in the hearts of those members of the church who visit and go for a nice lunch. I made my (260) 456-2824 more young people will come.” directly share, in different ways, in her mission as confession to him and experienced again Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) How could one refuse? Two days of “teacher” of the truth. May it resound above all for his intention to keep working for the (574) 234-0687 prayer on behalf of life. It will begin on us who are bishops: we are the first ones called to Gospel through his writing, as long as God Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Jan. 21 at the Basilica of the Immaculate be untiring preachers of the Gospel of life. We are gives him strength. Conception, where there will be a Mass for also entrusted with the task of ensuring that the You go to your home town to drink doctrine which is once again being set forth in this Published weekly except the fourth thousands with many bishops concelebrat- deeply of the beautiful people you knew encyclical is faithfully handed on in its integrity. We Sunday in June, first and third weeks in ing and young people present from all over there, many of them now gone to God, but must use appropriate means to defend the faithful July, first week in August and last week the country. some still living. The age of the homes and from all teaching which is contrary to it. in December by the Diocese of Fort The next morning, I have volunteered to the familiarity of the place is restorative, in So, I go to Washington to teach, and to Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., hear confessions in the basilica. This will a way that is hard to understand. 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News deadline is the Monday morning long been dear to me. Now that I Major Seminary, and an auxiliary with the new archbishop, especial- BY JOE KOHN before publication date. Advertising have become the spiritual father of bishop in the Archdiocese of ly through Sacred Heart Major deadline is nine days before publica- this local church, I want them to Detroit. Seminary. tion date. DETROIT (CNS) — Applause and know they are even dearer still.” Cardinal Maida, who ordained “He’s a very intelligent man even some cheers filled the room Archbishop Vigneron, 60, will Archbishop Vigneron as a bishop and a good teacher, but also with a LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron become the first head of the in 1996, showed his support for his pastoral heart,” said Msgr. Charles comes original, signed letters about was escorted in front of priests, Detroit Archdiocese to have been successor throughout the day, first Kosanke, current rector of SS. issues affecting church life. Although church employees, media and ordained as a priest for the arch- in front of media, and later with Cyril & Methodius Seminary in we cannot publish every letter we Catholic school students at Sacred diocese. He grew up at Immaculate priests and employees of the arch- Orchard Lake. receive, we strive to provide a balanced Heart Major Seminary to be intro- Conception Parish in Anchorville, diocese. Another contingent excited representation of expressed opinions duced as the next shepherd of the now Ira Township, before attend- “Both the Holy Spirit and the about the new archbishop was his and a variety of reflections on life in the Detroit Archdiocese. ing Sacred Heart Seminary in Holy Father know of Archbishop own family. Archbishop church.We will choose letters for publi- Currently the bishop of Detroit and being ordained by Vigneron’s gifts and talents as well Vigneron’s parents and four of his cation based on reader interest, timeli- Oakland, Calif., the Mount Cardinal John Dearden in 1975. as the many needs that we have five siblings still live in the arch- ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Clemens native was named Jan. 5 At his introduction Jan. 5, he here in Detroit,” said Cardinal diocese. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- by Pope Benedict XVI to succeed was flanked by Archdiocese of Maida, who had submitted his let- “We feel blessed, first of all, to ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Cardinal Adam J. Maida as the Detroit spokesman Ned McGrath ter of resignation to the Vatican in have him back home,” said Gary words. All letters must be signed and archbishop of Detroit, effective and Cardinal Maida. March 2005 upon his 75th birth- Vigneron, the new archbishop’s include a phone number and address upon his installation Jan. 28. “We may be 175 years old, but day, as is required by church law. brother. “We missed him while he for verification.We reserve the right to “On this first day of my we still know how to make histo- “Over the years, I have valued his was in California. We’re a very edit letters for legal and other concerns. appointment as archbishop, my ry,” said McGrath, referring to friendship and come to appreciate close family.” Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, thoughts and prayers are particu- Detroit’s current jubilee year and his wisdom, pastoral sensitivity He said his parents, now both in P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN larly focused on the priests, the the historic nature of a native son and loving care for all those in their 80s, were excited to hear the 46856-1169; or e-mail: deacons and seminarians, the reli- being named the archbishop. need. It is a great blessing to have news about their son’s appoint- [email protected] gious and the lay faithful I will Before being named coadjutor him return back to us.” ment. serve here,” said a visibly emo- bishop of Oakland in 2003, Because he had spent most of “He goes where the Spirit leads ISSN 0891-1533 tional Archbishop Vigneron during Archbishop Vigneron served as an his life and ministry in the him, he always says. It’s a really USPS 403630 his introduction. “Because I am a associate pastor, a seminary pro- Archdiocese of Detroit, many in joyful day for all of us,” said Gary son of this archdiocese, they have fessor, rector of Sacred Heart the church of Detroit are familiar Vigneron. JANUARY 18, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Today’s Catholic delivery to all LETTER FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY registered Catholic homes Bishop asks for prayers,

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With every best wish and prayer, I remain receive the paper as a subscrip- the digital version online. Sincerely yours in our Lord, tion and that subscription will have to be renewed and paid for More than two dozen US bishops Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy could retire for age reasons in 2009 groups. These groups will promote tiary since 2003. Chalan Kanoa, Northern Marianas; BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN the bill’s passage directly, and also The 13 other active U.S. bish- Sept. 18, 2008. advance its agenda by working to ops who are already 75 and the • Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. FOCA reverse pro-life laws one at a time WASHINGTON (CNS) — dates of their 75th birthday are: Maginnis of Philadelphia; Dec. 22, — for example, by overturning Following the Jan. 5 retirements of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • Bishop Manuel Batakian of 2008. existing federal laws against fund- 78-year-old Cardinal Adam J. the Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg The 11 currently active bishops ing and promoting abortion. Maida of Detroit and Bishop John in New York for Armenian who will turn 75 in 2009 and their requiring that abortions only be The Fight FOCA Postcard J. McRaith of Owensboro, Ky., up Catholics; Nov. 5, 2004. birthdays are: performed by a licensed physician; Campaign sends the message to to 27 more U.S. bishops, including • Auxiliary Bishop John M. • Auxiliary Bishop Francis X. and so on. Congress that the radical policies three cardinals, could retire Dougherty of Scranton, Pa.; April Irwin of Boston, Jan. 9. No other piece of legislation, of FOCA are out of step with the because of age this year. 29, 2007. • Bishop Edmond Carmody of the release said, would have such most basic values of the American There are 16 active U.S. bish- • Archbishop Elden F. Curtiss Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 12. a destructive impact on society’s people and should not become a ops, including three cardinals, who of Omaha, Neb.; June 16, 2007. • Archbishop Alexander J. ability to limit or regulate abor- part of our nation’s laws in any have already turned 75. Eleven • Bishop James A. Murray of Brunett of Seattle, Jan. 17. tion. FOCA would impose an way, the release explained. more will celebrate their 75th Kalamazoo, Mich.; July 5, 2007. • Bishop Raymundo J. Pena of extreme abortion regimen on our These postcards give parish- birthday in 2009. • Bishop James M. Moynihan Brownsville, Texas, Feb. 19. country. Despite its misleading ioners, as individuals and as a At age 75 bishops are requested of Syracuse, N.Y.; July 6, 2007. • Auxiliary Bishop Ignatius name, it would deprive the body, an opportunity to give pub- to submit their resignation to the • Bishop John M. D’Arcy of Wang of San Francisco, Feb. 27. American people of the freedom lic witness to their belief in the pope. Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind.; • Bishop William S. Skylstad of they now have to set at least some sanctity of human life. In fact, Cardinal Bernard F. Law, arch- Aug. 18, 2007. Spokane, Wash., March 2. limits on the abortion industry. through the Indiana Catholic priest of St. Mary Major Basilica • Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes • Bishop Patrick R. Cooney of Pro-abortion groups, the release Conference Web site, parishioners in Rome and a cardinal since of New Orleans; Dec. 2, 2007. Gaylord, Mich., March 10. added, have been trying to pass have the opportunity not only to 1985, turned 75 Nov. 4, 2006. • Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya of • Bishop Robert J. Hermann, FOCA since 1989. Now, the U.S. stay informed about important Cardinal Edward M. Egan of Pueblo, Colo.; March 2, 2008. apostolic administrator of St. has a new Congress being more issues on the state or federal level, New York, whose 75th birthday • Bishop Edward P. Cullen of Louis, Aug. 12. disposed than any in recent years but also to easily e-mail their rep- was April 2, 2007, also celebrated Allentown, Pa.; March 15, 2008. • Archbishop Daniel E. to pass the bill and a new presi- resentatives by simply entering 50 years as a priest that year. • Bishop William L. Higi of Pilarczyk of Cincinnati, Aug. 12. dent who has said he will sign it their address on the Legislative Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, a Lafayette, Ind.; Aug. 29, 2008. • Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran into law. Action Center page. The Indiana Baltimore native who marked his • Bishop Bernard J. Harrington of Oklahoma City, Aug. 31. FOCA embodies the public Catholic Conference Web site is 75th birthday July 26, 2007, has of Winona, Minn.; Sept. 6, 2008. • Auxiliary Bishop Guy policy goals of pro-abortion www.indianacc.org. been the Vatican’s major peniten- • Bishop Tomas A. Camacho of Sansaricq of Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 6. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 18, 2009 Cardinal Laghi, former nuncio to U.S., dies at 86

BY CINDY WOODEN occurred if the war had been the late 1950s, then as the Organization of American States. avoided. Vatican representative. When the He played a mediating role in In a telegram Jan. 12 offering Vatican and the United States a number of difficult issues in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — his condolences to the cardinal’s established full diplomatic rela- the U.S. church, including wide- Italian Cardinal Pio Laghi, a for- nieces and nephews, Pope tions in 1984, he was named the ly publicized tensions between mer Vatican nuncio to the United Benedict XVI praised the cardi- first apostolic nuncio. U.S. bishops and the Vatican in States who tried to convince nal for “long and generous serv- In 1990, Pope John Paul the mid-1980s, the Vatican’s President George W. Bush not to ice to the Holy See, particularly named him head of the 1986 attempt to strip Seattle invade Iraq in 2003, died Jan. 10 as papal representative in vari- Congregation for Catholic Archbishop Raymond E. at the age of 86. ous countries and as prefect of Education, a position he held Hunthausen of some areas of Cardinal Laghi had been suf- the Congregation for Catholic until his retirement in 1999. pastoral authority, and a two- fering from a blood disorder, but Education.” But even in year controver- told a conference just before In a statement released by the retirement he sy surrounding Christmas that he thought the White House Jan. 11, Bush continued serv- a group of nuns worst had passed. On that occa- offered his condolences to Pope ing as Pope “Cardinal Laghi was a who signed an sion, speaking by webcam from Benedict and to all Catholics. John Paul’s per- ad on abortion his Vatican apartment, he again “Cardinal Laghi was a friend sonal envoy to in The New expressed his deep disappoint- who, in his more than 60 years troubled parts friend who, in his more York Times and ment that Bush did not heed of service to the Catholic of the globe. were ordered Pope John Paul II’s warnings Church, worked tirelessly for After than 60 years of service to by the Vatican about the possible consequences CNS FILE PHOTO peace and justice in our world,” renewed ten- to recant. of the war in Iraq. Italian Cardinal Pio Laghi, former Bush said. “Cardinal Laghi sions between Pio Laghi Those possibilities, the cardi- Vatican nuncio to the United always strove to unite people of Israelis and the Catholic Church, was born May nal said, have now become reali- States who tried to convince all religions and promote recon- Palestinians 21, 1922, in ties: a drawn-out war, massive President George W. Bush not to ciliation, religious freedom and erupted in late worked tirelessly for peace Castiglione, a casualties, new tensions among invade Iraq in 2003, died Jan. 10 tolerance.” 2000, Pope small town in Iraqi religious and ethnic groups, at the age of 86. He is pictured in Cardinal Angelo Sodano, John Paul sent north-central and greater Muslim hostility an undated photo. dean of the College of Cardinals, the cardinal to and justice in our world.” Italy. When he toward Christians. was scheduled to preside over the Holy Land entered the Pope John Paul had sent the cardinal’s funeral Mass Jan. to try to con- PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH Vatican diplo- Cardinal Laghi to Washington as the future of U.S.-Vatican rela- 13 in St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope vince Israeli matic corps in his personal envoy to meet with tions, Cardinal Laghi said the Benedict was to be present at the Prime Minister 1952, his first Bush and to try to persuade him Vatican was concerned about end of the Mass to deliver Ariel Sharon assignment was to avoid military action in Iraq. President-elect Barack Obama’s remarks and preside over the and Palestinian for two years at The cardinal later said he felt positions on the family and on final commendation. leader Yasser the Vatican Bush and his aides had already the unborn, but looked forward Cardinal Laghi’s death leaves Arafat to halt the violence and Embassy in Nicaragua. made up their minds to invade with hope to his presidency fos- the College of Cardinals with return to negotiations. After assignments as an assis- the country and did not seem tering more attention to the poor 190 members, 116 of whom are The Italian cardinal was tant to Vatican diplomats in the willing to listen to more input. and easing violence around the under age 80 and therefore eligi- known as an urbane diplomat United States and in India, in The president acted almost as globe. ble to vote in a papal conclave. with a ready wit who was fluent 1964 he returned to Rome to if he were divinely inspired and He noted the “huge exodus” Cardinal Laghi was a sea- in English, Spanish and French, work at the Vatican Secretariat “seemed to truly believe in a war of Christians from Iraq and the soned Vatican diplomat who in addition to his native Italian. of State. of good against evil,” Cardinal “real persecution” of those who spent a total of 17 years in the He was an avid player of rac- In 1969 he was made an arch- Laghi said. have remained in the country, United States, first as an assis- quetball, squash and tennis, bishop and was appointed apos- At the Dec. 22 conference on and said it would not have tant to papal representatives in which he reportedly used to play tolic delegate in Jerusalem and with President George H.W. Palestine. In 1971 he was given Bush. the additional post of papal pro- He entered the Vatican diplo- nuncio to Cyprus, and in 1972 Wrestling matic service in 1952, six years the job of apostolic visitor to after he was ordained a priest, Greece was added to his duties. and was named apostolic dele- In 1974, he moved to South on the radio...LIVE! gate in the United States in America as nuncio to Argentina, December 1980. a position he held until 1980. Luers vs. Dwenger During his years in Pope John Paul named him to Washington he was also the Holy the College of Cardinals in Thursday, January 22 - 8:00 pm See’s permanent observer to the 1991. Listen around the world at www.redeemerradio.com to contact us or to provide financial support [email protected] Redeemer Radio (260) 436-1450 Catholic Radio AM 1450 4705 Illinois Road - Fort Wayne 46804

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For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com JANUARY 18, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Margarita Rodriguez: On a mission dear to her heart ple, especially the connection hope and love.” Hispanic outreach between artificial contraception Immigration issues remain an coordinator works and pro-life issues.” Rodriguez ongoing challenge for parish com- continues, “The initial class is munities across the country and with the Office important because we give the within the diocese. Through her facts and they finally understand work, Rodriguez hopes to address of Family Life why the church some of those has always been issues by sharing BY DIANE FREEBY against contra- teachings of the ception. So far, church and the people have been “It was also clear that the culture of life as SOUTH BEND — “The Hispanic very receptive. they relate community is like a diamond mine Once they take Spanish community doesn’t directly to the waiting for the miner to discover it the first class, family. and get it’s riches. We need to pro- nearly everyone Rodriguez real- tect it.” signs up for the have all the resources, ized as a diocese, Margarita Rodriguez, who entire course.” we must first coordinates the newly created Project programs and support to meet people’s Hispanic Outreach for the Gabriel is anoth- most basic Diocesan Office of Family Life, is er ministry needs. excited to share her ministry with embraced by battle this war. I realized we “So many area parishes and knows there is Hispanic out- people are alone, much to be done. reach, and all need to know more to and they need “Our main responsibilities and Rodriguez is people to show most immediate goals for the DIANE FREEBY involved in this them Jesus’ Hispanic community are to share Margarita Rodriguez is the Hispanic outreach coordinator for the dioce- parish-based help, and what a great unconditional God’s plan for marriage with the san Office of Family Life. effort. love. That’s the retreats required by the diocese,” “The Project first step,” she explains Rodriguez. “The specific “It was at the Women’s Care Family Planning (NFP) courses to Gabriel is an responsibility we share with says. “As Mother dates are not yet confirmed, but Center that I felt a strong call to area parishes, Rodriguez is com- effort of our Teresa of they will be offered in April, May, share everything I learned to mitted to learning all she can so church to help our priests and bishops.” Calcutta said, the September and October.” defend life,” continues Rodriguez, she can share that knowledge with the Lord and his most terrible Rodriguez is from who began her work at the care the community. Pope John Paul Angel Gabriel in poverty is loneli- Aguascalientes, Mexico, where she center as an instructor for the II’s theology of the body is one of delivering God’s MARGARITA RODRIGUEZ ness and the feel- completed two years of business Spanish-speaking parenting class- her most valued resources, and it is words of encour- ing of being administration studies before mov- es. “It was also clear that the taught as part of every introductory agement, hope unloved. I ing to the United States and con- Spanish community doesn’t have NFP course the diocese offers. and love to pro- believe in per- tinuing her education at Indiana all the resources, programs and Rodriguez says Spanish-speaking tect the unborn son-to-person. University-South Bend. She post- support to battle this war. I realized NFP courses are currently sched- and support Every person is poned those studies to give birth to we all need to know more to help, uled for Jan. 31 at St. Adalbert’s in expectant mothers,” explains Christ for me, and since there is her children, three of whom now and what a great responsibility we South Bend and Feb. 7 at St. Rodriguez. “I’m a Gabriel angel. ... only one Jesus, that person is the attend grade school at Holy Cross share with our priests and bish- Patrick’s in Fort Wayne. We provide the spiritual and emo- one person in the world at that with the two older children attend ops.” “I do embrace it so much and tional support needed by women in moment.” Marian High School. A busy wife In addition to teaching Natural feel this need to share it with peo- need. We want to be a source of and mother, Rodriguez is thankful for a job that is both family-friend- ly and a mission dear to her heart. “The institution of marriage and the family is attacked in many ways,” says Rodriguez. “By defending life we are also support- ing and defending the family. We will be providing education and information support, while renew- ing and reinforcing the teachings of the church with the theology of the body to strengthen marriage and parenthood.” Rodriguez has a strong pro-life background, having taught and counseled young mothers facing crisis pregnancy in her community. Rodriguez says her time with the Women’s Care Center helps her in countless ways as she tackles her new job. “The Women’s Care Center is one of those great places where you meet Jesus’ needs,” explains Rodriguez. “It’s where you get the great chance to defend life, and a daily chance to show Jesus’ uncon- ditional love in so many ways to all people. It was there that I got to see closely the suffering of our community, especially how life and the family have been and con- tinue to be under attack by the cul- ture of death fed to us aggressively in so many ways. If it is because of lack of knowledge of God’s plan for our lives that we are suffering, then it is about time we do every- thing we can to counterattack evil by living truly God’s culture of life.” 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 18, 2009 reported Dec. 29 that the children San Francisco church, were abducted as child soldiers for chancery vandalized with the Lord’s Resistance Army — a Ugandan rebel group. Caritas graffiti Congo is the local affiliate of the international Catholic umbrella SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — EWS RIEFS group Caritas Internationalis. Most Holy Redeemer Church in N B San Francisco and the administra- tive offices of the Archdiocese of Missouri pastor named San Francisco were vandalized in USCCB VICE PRESIDENT VISITS WEST BANK HOME RUN BY MISSIONARIES early January with graffiti critical bishop of Knoxville of the church’s support of WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Proposition 8, the California voter Benedict XVI has named Msgr. initiative that overturned last Richard F. Stika, pastor of the May’s state Supreme Court ruling Church of the Annunziata in declaring that all couples have the Ladue, Mo., as bishop of right to marry regardless of sexual Knoxville, Tenn. The appointment orientation. Mayor Gavin was announced in Washington Newsom, although a prominent Jan. 12 by Archbishop Pietro opponent of Proposition 8, con- Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the demned the weekend attack on United States. Bishop-designate Most Holy Redeemer as “coward- Stika, 51, succeeds Archbishop ly and criminal.” The San Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., Francisco Police Department who headed the Knoxville assigned the case to its hate crimes Diocese from 1999 to 2007. He unit for investigation. A Most will be ordained to the episcopacy Holy Redeemer worker arrived at March 19 at the Knoxville 6:15 a.m. Jan. 4 to find a wall near Convention Center by Cardinal the entrance to the church defaced Justin Rigali of Philadelphia. with a four-line message spray- Among the many assignments painted in black: “Prop Bishop-designate Stika has han- H8/Niederauer/Ratzinger/Where dled since his Dec. 14, 1985, ordi- is the love?” Swastikas were nation as a priest of the scrawled on either side of the mes- Archdiocese of St. Louis were sage. The references were to secretary to then-St. Louis Archbishop George H. Niederauer Archbishop Rigali, 1994-97; coor- of San Francisco and Pope dinator of the papal visit to the Benedict XVI, the former archdiocese, 1998-1999; and epis- Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. copal vicar for child and youth protection, 2004-09. “From the New Orleans Archdiocese CNS PHOTO/ DEBBIE HILL first moments of my ministry as a priest in St. Louis, I have always gets police help to end Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., vice president of the U.S. Conference of been grateful for the tremendous Catholic Bishops, visits with a child at a home run by the Missionaries of Charity in the experiences I have witnessed of parish occupations the goodness of God’s people,” he NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The West Bank city of Nablus Jan. 11. During his visit to the Holy Land, Bishop Kicanas said in a statement on the Web site Archdiocese of New Orleans, with offered prayers for the victims of violence, “especially for those who are suffering and of the St. Louis Archdiocese. help from the New Orleans police, ended a 10-week occupation of experiencing so much fear in Gaza.” An Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip, which began two closed churches with the Dec. 27, was aimed at ending Hamas rocket strikes on Israel. Pope says world’s future arrest of two people. Police gained depends on ethical entry into Our Lady of Good Counsel Church to ask parish- First Things founder amount of under-the-radar influ- Hamas, he said in a Jan. 7 interview solutions to poverty, war ioners to leave or face arrest Jan. ence” within the Bush administra- with Agence France-Presse. Palmor Father Richard John tion. said Hamas “has derailed the peace VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying 6. Two people were arrested and the future of the world was at stake, another, a cancer patient, was process and has turned the Gaza Neuhaus dies from cancer Strip into a giant human shield.” Pope Benedict XVI called for major escorted home. About 12 blocks Gaza Strip resembles a new efforts to reduce global pover- away at St. Henry Church, police WASHINGTON (CNS) — Father concentration camp, says ty, end regional conflicts and restore charged one parishioner with Richard John Neuhaus, a former Pope calls for Gaza peace ethics to global financial systems. In criminal trespassing. New Orleans Lutheran minister who became a top Vatican official talks, deplores violence an annual address to the diplomatic Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes Catholic priest and a staunch corps at the Vatican Jan. 8, the pope made the decision Jan. 5 to request defender of church teaching on VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The in Congo also appealed on behalf of Christian police intervention when it abortion and other life issues, died Gaza Strip increasingly is looking minorities in places like Iraq and became apparent that the people Jan. 8. He was 72. Funeral plans like “a big concentration camp” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As India, urging governments to occupying the closed churches were incomplete. The founder and while egoism, hatred, poverty and fighting continued in the Gaza respond firmly to a recent increase would not leave after being asked editor in chief of the journal First injustice are fueling the continual Strip, Pope Benedict XVI urged in anti-Christian violence and dis- to do so by archdiocesan officials. Things, Father Neuhaus was hospi- slaughter in the Holy Land, said a Israelis and Palestinians to end the crimination. After delivering his The archdiocese had changed the talized in New York after becoming top Vatican official. “We are seeing violent, armed clashes and start speech in the ornate Sala Regia, the locks and secured Our Lady of ill Dec. 26 with a systemic infec- a continual massacre in the Holy peace talks. “Hatred and the rejec- 81-year-old pontiff greeted the Good Counsel Church Jan. 3 after tion, according to a message sent to Land where the overwhelming tion of dialogue bring nothing but diplomats one by one and posed for asking one man to leave and not e-mail contacts and posted on the majority has nothing to do with the war,” he said after reciting the group photos. Among the represen- seeing anyone else on the church magazine’s Web site. He had been conflict but it is paying for the Angelus Jan. 6 with pilgrims gath- tatives was the U.S. ambassador to property. A few hours later, a diagnosed with cancer in late hatred of a few with their lives,” ered in St. Peter’s Square. “Today I the Vatican, Mary Ann Glendon, group of former parishioners November. Father Neuhaus, a said Cardinal Renato Martino, head would like to encourage the initia- who was leaving her post Jan. 19. somehow regained access to the native of Pembroke, Ontario, often of the Pontifical Council for Justice tives and efforts of all those who, The pope’s speech, sometimes church. During a Jan. 3 press con- was invited to lecture and partici- and Peace, in a Jan. 7 interview in having a heart of peace, are trying called his “state of the world” ference at the archdiocesan pate in panel discussions on reli- the Italian online newspaper to help Israelis and Palestinians address, reviewed developments on administration building, the arch- gion in the contemporary world. IlSussidiario. Israel’s foreign min- agree to sit down together and talk,” several continents, from the refugee bishop said his decision to close His views on abortion, stem-cell istry spokesman, Yigal Palmor, crit- he said. He prayed God would help crisis in central Africa to the recent Our Lady of Good Counsel was in research, cloning and social issues icized Cardinal Martino’s com- sustain the dedicated efforts of military offensive in the Gaza Strip. response to safety issues uncov- contributed greatly to Catholic and ments, saying they “seem to have these “courageous builders of The pope decried terrorist attacks ered during previous inspections. other religious discourse on politics come directly from Hamas propa- peace.” The pope also appealed for that have “sown death and destruc- and society. He also regularly con- ganda” and did nothing “to help an end to the “inhumane brutality” tion” in countries like Afghanistan, sulted with President George W. bring people closer to the truth and unfolding in eastern Congo where Pakistan, India and Algeria, but also Bush on bioethical issues. In 2005 peace.” By saying the Gaza Strip some 20 children were abducted found hopeful signs in places like Time magazine named the priest resembled a concentration camp, over the Christmas period by armed the Philippines, where the govern- one of the 25 most influential evan- the cardinal was ignoring “the bandits who launched attacks ment and rebels have opened new gelicals in America. The magazine unspeakable crimes” committed by against villages, leaving many peo- negotiations. described him as having “a fair the Palestinian militant group ple dead or injured. Caritas Congo JANUARY 18, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

USF announces Martin (260) 399-7700 ext. 8001. Luther King, Jr. events Children invited to MLK FORT WAYNE — On Jan. 19, Day activity students, faculty, alumni and staff of the University of Saint Francis ROUND THE IOCESE NOTRE DAME — The College A D Academy of Tutoring (CAT) pro- will host events and volunteer at various community and religious gram at Saint Mary’s College has organizations in the Fort Wayne an opportunity for area children to area to honor the life, ideas and learn more about the Rev. Martin values of Dr. Martin Luther King, PRO-LIFE SUPPORT FOR SOUTH BEND CHOCOLATE CAFE Luther King, Jr. On Martin Luther Jr. as part of an annual event, King, Jr. Day, Jan. 19, CAT will “Acting on the Dream.” host an activity from 12:30-1:30 Events on campus in which the p.m. at the St. Joseph County public is invited to attend: Public Library’s downtown South • Continental breakfast at 10 Bend branch. Many schools will a.m. in the North Campus Foyer not be in session that day due to the (2702 Spring St.); holiday. • Opening prayer service at Saint Mary’s students will assist 10:30 a.m. at North Campus; children in making crafts, including • Cards and crafts from 1-4 creating “dream clouds,” and a col- p.m., Trinity Dining Room on lege student will read kids a story Spring Street. The cards will be about King and why he is remem- sent to those in hospice care; bered and honored. Two Citizen • Linus Project from 1-4 p.m., Scholar students at Saint Mary’s Trinity Dining Room. To make College are coordinating the event. fleece blankets for seriously ill “Around this time of year, there children in northeast Indiana. are many reasons that children may Events off campus in which be off from school (winter break, volunteers from USF will work snow days, etc.), but how often do from 1-4 p.m. at these locations: they stop to think about why they • St. Vincent De Paul Thrift have the day off?” considered Store (1600 S. Calhoun St.): To Olivia Barzydlo Critchlow, director organize clothing and pick up and of the CAT program. “It is our goal deliver furniture; to teach these children about Martin • Lutheran Hospital Children’s Luther King, Jr. and why we honor Wing (7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.): his work — truly making this day a To play games with hospitalized day on instead of just a day off.” children and their siblings; CAT currently serves three • Vincent Village (2827 Holton DIANE FREEBY Title 1 South Bend schools — Coquillard, Warren and Lincoln Ave.): To stock and organize the Pro-life supporters from around South Bend gathered at the South Bend Chocolate Cafe pantry and clothing center, partic- Primary Centers. Saint Mary’s stu- ipate in home repair, organize the last Friday to show their support for owner Mark Tarner. Tarner received many com- dents tutor at the schools in English, reading and mathematics nursery and library and take fami- plaints when it was learned that the League of Women Voters, who meet regularly at the ly portraits; and serve as teacher assistants in • Children’s Hope Hospitality cafe, planned to have a presentation given by Planned Parenthood. Tarner shared the English as a new language (ENL) House (7922 W. Jefferson Blvd.): and special education classes. They To bake cookies and sanitize toys; concerns with league leaders, and it was agreed that they would move that meeting with also participate in the Read-to-a- • NeighborLink Fort Wayne Planned Parenthood to the South Bend County Public Library. Pictured are children and Child program, where a volunteer (locations to be determined): To reads with a student once a week help elderly or needy Fort Wayne their parents who bought lunch at the South Bend Cocolate Cafe to show support for for 30 minutes, and the Pen Pals residents with cleaning, painting, Tarner. From left to right are Cathy Ernst, Audrey Brammer, Mike Brammer, Ellen program, where Saint Mary’s stu- yard work, etc. This activity is dents and students at one of the part of a larger service organiza- Brammer, Lisa Brammer, Monica Kloska, Margy Kloska and Meg Kloska. schools write each other for a tion that completes projects semester and then meet. throughout the year; The Citizen Scholar program is the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Archbishop Marchetto’s lec- Painting” classes will be held over an initiative sponsored by The • Center for Non-Violence (235 Itinerant People, will give a lec- ture is sponsored by the office of ten sessions on Saturday morn- W. Creighton Ave.): To lend a Midwest Campus Compact ture Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Notre Dame’s president and is ings, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Citizen-Scholar Fellows Program. hand where needed; in the auditorium of the University open to the public. Feb. 14 through April 25. The • Saint Anne Home and of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh Center course will cost $275 and does not Retirement Community (1900 Clarification for International Studies. Painting and stained include supplies. “Introduction to Randallia Dr.): To lend a hand Archbishop Marchetto is visit- Watercolor” classes will be held where needed; In the Jan. 11 feature of Jim Tighe, ing the United States to promote glass classes offered at over 10 sessions on Sunday after- Today’s Catholic would like to clar- • Love Community Center the council’s 2004 instruction, noons, 1:30-4:30 p.m. from Feb. (1331 E. Berry St.): To lend a the USF ify the role of a permanent deacon “Erga Migrantes Caritas Christi” 15 through April 26. The course in regards to the sacraments. In hand where needed, organize and (“Christ’s Love for Migrants”), FORT WAYNE — The School of will cost $275 and does not sort; addition to reconciliation and which holds Catholic communi- Creative Arts at the University of include supplies. No class ses- Eucharist a deacon does not confer • Boys and Girls Club (2609 ties responsible for extending hos- Saint Francis (USF) will offer sions will be held over Easter Fairfield Ave.): To lend a hand confirmation, holy orders or (the pitality to all migrant and itinerant continuing education classes: weekend. sacrament) anointing of the sick. where needed. people. “Introduction to Portrait “Introduction to Stained Glass” For more information, contact He is an ordinary minister of the The archbishop, who has Painting,” “Introduction to is taught by practicing artist sacrament of baptism. According Dr. Ann Hernandez at (260) 399- served as a Vatican diplomat for Watercolor Painting” and Rhonda Freeman, who has 7700 ext. 8413 or to the definition in the Catechism of the last 40 years, often speaks on “Introduction to Stained Glass” on worked in glass for more than 30 the Catholic Church, “a deacon is [email protected] or Sister the pastoral care of international weekends throughout the months years with expertise in hot glass, Anita Holzmer at (260) 399-7700 a third degree of the heirarchy of students at meetings with presi- of February, March and April in blown glass, leaded glass, foiled the sacrament of holy orders, after ext. 6705 or [email protected]. dents and other senior administra- the Rolland Art Center off glass and mosaic. It will be held View the complete schedule of bishop and priest. The deacon is tors of Catholic colleges and uni- Leesburg Road. on five Sunday afternoons begin- ordained not to the priesthood, but events on the Web site at versities. He emphasizes the The “Introduction to Portrait ning Feb. 2 from 2-4:30 p.m. The www.sf.edu/mlk. for ministry and service. Deacons important role such institutions Painting” and “Introduction to course includes design principles, are ordained to assist the bishop and play in providing hospitality and Watercolor Painting” classes will types and qualities of glass, basic priests in the celebration of the Vatican official Archbishop welcome, especially to Muslims, be taught by Austin G. Pittman, a cutting and construction tech- divine mysteries, above all the Marchetto to speak on care Jews and members of other graduate of the Pennsylvania niques, and a final project — a Eucharist, in the distribution of Christian churches. Later this Academy of the Fine Arts in finished 18x24-inch glass panel. holy Communion, in assisting at for migrants month he will give a keynote Philadelphia. Pittman is a classi- All tools and glass will be provid- and blessing marriages, in the address on the subject at the annu- cally trained artist who excels in ed for in-class use. The cost of the proclamation of the Gospel and NOTRE DAME — Archbishop al meeting of the Association of portraiture and has extensive course is $145, which includes Agostino Marchetto, secretary of preaching, in presiding over Catholic Colleges and Universites experience in the field. supplies and instruction. funerals, and in dedicating them- the Vatican Pontifical Council for in Washington, D.C. “Introduction to Portrait For more information, call 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 18, 2009 REDEEMER RADIO CELEBRATES ICC gears-up to bring pro-family THIRD ANNIVERSARY agenda to statehouse INDIANAPOLIS — A new year mittee 2) a willingness of Catholic brings hope and challenges — a lawmakers to work in unison with poignant reality especially for those the church’s efforts; and 3) a will- INDIANA heading back to the state capitol ingness of Catholics in the pew to including a reenergized Gov. Mitch be engaged in the political process. Daniels, a new group of 150 state Rep. Patrick Bauer (D-South CATHOLIC lawmakers, 33 of whom are Bend), a practicing Catholic, was Catholic, and the ever-present re-elected as the Speaker of the CONFERENCE Indiana Catholic Conference. House. Sen. David Long (R-Fort Each has goals they wish to Wayne) was re-elected President BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER accomplish, at times the means of Pro Tempore in the Senate. These which are contradictory. Yet, two men wield enormous influ- Batesville; Rep. Mark Messmer together the 150 members of the ence given their leadership roles (R-Jasper), a member of Holy Indiana General Assembly at the by serving as gatekeepers on legis- Family Parish in Jasper, and Rep. very least must pass a new bienni- lation. Committee chairs also may Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis), a um state budget by the April 29 decide the fate of any given bill member of St. Thomas Aquinas adjournment deadline and it must even if it meets with approval of parish in Indianapolis. Democrats be approved by the governor before the House and Senate leaders. maintain a narrow (52-48) majori- July 1, when it goes into effect. Out of 150 members of the ty in the Indiana House The Indiana Catholic Indiana General Assembly 33 are Representatives. Republicans hold Conference (ICC) has a different Catholic. Ten are state senators a (33-17) majority in the Senate. goal to accomplish — to protect including Sen. John Broden (D- “Much of the legislative work PROVIDED BY REDEEMER RADIO families and children — and all South Bend); Sen. Joseph Zakas done by Indiana Catholic underlying necessities to support (R-Granger); Sen. Thomas Wyss Conference this year will be over- Redeemer Radio, Catholic Radio 1450 AM, in Fort Wayne, families and children. This pro-life, (R-Fort Wayne). Twenty-three are shadowed by the budget making celebrated its third anniversary on the feast of Epiphany, pro-family agenda has taken many members from the Indiana House process,” said Glenn Tebbe, forms in the 40-plus years the ICC of Representatives including Indiana Catholic Conference exec- Jan. 6. In the photo, emcee Bob Hartenstein is shown has been at work including efforts Speaker of the House, Patrick utive director. “And because of the with Chris Langford, outgoing board chairman, being con- to ban embryonic stem-cell Bauer (D-South Bend); Rep. decreasing tax revenue available, research and encourage adult stem- David Niezgodski (D-South agreeing on budget priorities will gratulated by the new board chairman, Mike Kelly. Father cell research in Indiana; reduce Bend): Rep. Ryan Dvorak (D- be difficult,” Tebbe said. “Local Mark Gurtner, an advisor to Redeemer Radio, is shown at abortions; provide basic needs of South Bend); Rep. Timothy Neese government reform and property the poor, disabled and elderly; limit (R-Elkhart); Rep. Phil GiaQuinta tax caps will be the other over rid- the right. At the event, Father Gurtner spoke about the and abolish the death penalty, (D-Fort Wayne); Rep. Matt Bell ing issues.” feast of the Epiphany. As the station embarks on a third improve immigration laws and pro- (R-Avilla). tect the institution of marriage. There are 25 new faces of the year of Catholic programming, new shows have been As in years past, the success of 150 members who were elected in added. Visit www.wlyv.com for a complete list of programs. the ICC’s legislative agenda this Nov. 2008, 17 in the House and To explore the ICC’s new, online, year will also be determined in eight in Senate. Three of the new public policy tool and join the ICC part by 1) the willingness of the faces are Catholic legislators Sen. network go to the ICC Web page leadership in the House and Senate Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), a at www.indianacc.org and click SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL to have these bills heard in com- member of St. Louis Parish in “Legislative Action Center.” Providing Faith and a Firm Foundation for the Future 2006 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL We invite you to visit our beautiful Spanish-style school ‘Music in Divine Worship’ topic building, housing 28 classrooms, state-of-the-art com- puter lab, library, auditorium and gymnasium. of diocesan Liturgy Day on Feb. 7 ANNUAL he Diocese of Fort Wayne- An overview of the United There will be opportunity for ques- OPEN HOUSE South Bend has announced States Bishops’ document “Sing to tions and answers following the Sunday, January 25 • Noon to 2:00 p.m. Tit will study “Music in the Lord: Music in Divine presentations. 2110 Pemberton Drive • Fort Wayne Divine Worship: Tradition and Worship” and its impact on the Liturgy Day is sponsored by liturgy, with its implications for the Office of Worship, with sup- Across from Parkview Hospital • www.stjudefw.org Today” at this year’s Liturgy Day gathering to be held Saturday, Feb. clergy, parish music directors and port of the Diocesan Music 7, at Our Lady of Guadalupe the worshipping community will Committee. A registration fee of Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, be explored in the first session. $20 is required and must be Thursday, February 5 at 9:30 -11 am & 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Church Basement) Warsaw. The event is scheduled Particular emphasis will be placed received by Jan. 28. There will be OPEN REGISTRATION begins in MARCH for GRADES 1 THROUGH 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the evolution of the document no registrations at the door. Highly respected director and and how it can (and should) trans- Complete information and regis- •Serving Students Pre-School to Eighth Grade composer Paul French, director of form understanding of music in tration forms are available online •Full-Day and Half-Day Kindergarten Classes the William Ferris Chorale, a 24- the liturgy. at: www.diocesefwsb.org/WOR- voice professional choir in Session two will take a serious SHIP and on page 9 of this week’s •Small Class Sizes •Family Atmosphere •Creative Arts Chicago, as well as music director look at Gregorian chant, a most Today’s Catholic. You can also call •Foreign Language •On-Site After-School Care at Chicago’s Our Lady of Mount ancient and perfect multicultural (260) 399-1401. Refreshments will For more information call Saint Jude Catholic School (260) 484-4611 Carmel Church, will guide two expression, and an ideal repertoire be available but lunch will not be liturgical sessions. for both large and small parishes. provided.

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Many international too acutely aware of the need for CUTTING Tvivid demonstration of congregations like my own, the individuals who desire to give how swiftly the best-laid plans SOMETHING Sisters of the Holy Cross, are still their entire lives to God and to EDGE can be overturned. BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI getting new members, but in the service of the church. The SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Tonight was supposed to be lands other than the United church benefits greatly from the the annual Capecchi ladies’ din- States. witness of those who answer the ner at a family-style Italian Whenever I read or hear about call to ordained ministry and reli- not live our baptismal call. restaurant in St. Paul. We gather friend Wendy last summer. We this subject, I often think about gious life. That need is great but Religion without love and service there to consume enormous had been discussing our eager- an article I read several years ago it does not let the rest of God’s is empty. quantities of pasta and conversa- ness to achieve certain goals. that has really stuck with me. people off the hook. Perhaps it would be good to tion. We toast with wine to the She had earned a master’s Dolores Lecky, a laywoman who When we were baptized we take time out and do some seri- blood that binds our friendships. degree in a specialized field and wrote a column for Catholic were baptized into the death and ous reflection on how we respond But Mother Nature had a dif- had been searching at length for newspapers, entitled her article, resurrection of Christ and share to our Christian vocation. How ferent agenda, unleashing a bliz- a job in the industry. “What Vocation Crisis?” in his priesthood. By baptism we seriously do we take and live the zard that made a mockery of our One night she e-mailed me, Her main point was to chal- become a part of his body. We Gospel message of Jesus? He was plan. You thought it would be so “I have really come to accept lenge us to wake up and see all are not called just to go to less concerned about rules and easy to all meet at the same that God has some kind of crazy the baptized people who also church. We are called to be ritual than about reaching out to location on the same day? Ha! plan for me, and I will find out have vocations in the church. By church. All of us are called to sinners and those in need. If each Much as I looked forward to what it is at some point.” our baptism each of us is called holiness and service. Each of us of us truly lived the vocation we our gathering, its cancellation Three months later Wendy to share in the mission of Jesus to has the right and the responsibili- received at baptism, think of sparked a glee that harkens back landed her dream job. “Two reveal God’s unconditional love ty to serve in the name of Christ. what a wonderful world this to grade school and the unbri- years and three months of and to spread God’s reign on It is not the task of a select few. would be. The church does need dled ecstasy of a snow day. patience, prayer and faith have earth. It is not only the preroga- Every time we participate in more priests and religious, but it Our days are splintered into finally paid off,” she e-mailed. tive of members of religious Mass we are reminded of our also needs everyone else in the intervals of activity, one locked Wendy met a formidable orders and clergy. Christian vocation when, at the pews. That is the only way we beside another. So when a larger challenge, releasing her own Too often when we speak of final blessing, the celebrant com- are going to fulfill the mission of force wipes out the schedule, it plan and trusting in God’s mas- vocations we limit that term to missions us to “go in peace to Christ. brings a certain relief and ter plan — long before it had mean the call to ordained min- love and serve the Lord.” Service bestows a rare gift: unallocated been revealed to her. She set her istry and the consecrated life. Too is integral to the vocation of time. What a wonder! A million uncertainty and impatience aside often when we pray for vocations every Christian whether single, ways to spend the time! Where and, like Samuel, said, “Speak, we ask God to inspire people to married, religious or ordained. Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, works for to begin? How to properly Lord, for your servant is listen- answer the call to be sisters, I believe it is possible to the Sisters of the Holy Cross com- devour the surprise? ing.” brothers and priests. Once in believe all the church’s dogmas munications department. mlavo- Humans, by nature, are plan- God’s plans always provide awhile we might include the call and follow all the rules and still [email protected]. ners. Every week we craft well- for us. In the darkest hour at our intentioned, neatly-laid, thor- greatest need, he fulfills our oughly-coordinated plans. deepest desires. “My Return to the Catholic Church” Dinner plans, career goals. And so, as we gaze at that In November 2006, Francis Beckwith, a philosophy professor at Baylor University, was Romantic schemes, recreational blank calendar and imagine ideas. Weekend plans, five-year 2009, let’s remember the master elected president of the 4,200 member Evangelical Theological society. Nearly six months plans. planner and write our plans in later he resigned his post, days after he had been received into full communion with the We plot, we project, we pencil. Catholic Church. anticipate. Although he was baptized and confirmed Catholic and attended Catholic elementary and There is nothing wrong with high school, Professor Beckwith left the Church as a teenager and became an Evangelical that impulse. God asks us to use our gifts to the fullest, to work Protestant. In his talk, he will tell the story of his journey from Catholicism to hard and be deliberate about Protestantism and back. He will explain why he left the Church and eventually how we assign our energies and returned after over 30 years. A reception with refreshments will follow. apply our talents. MEET Dr. BECKWITH at ST. MATTHEW CATHEDRAL Christina Capecchi is a freelance But we cannot grow too 1701 Miami Street - South Bend attached to our plans. We must writer from Inver Grove Heights, guard against the false notion Minn. E-mail her at Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. that we possess control, that [email protected]. we’re calling the shots. There is a larger force, a grander scheme. This month’s readings remind us of that bigger picture. Isaiah speaks to troubled people, Israelites whose plans for peace and prosperity were trampled. He tells them, “ ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways,’ says the Lord. ‘As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.’” This message can be hard to hear because we like our plans; they are clear guideposts in an otherwise hazy future. But God’s plans are higher — better, wiser, richer. They come from another realm, from the heart of our Creator, whose timing is perfect and whose wisdom is infinite. Believing in God’s plan and waiting on its fruition demands a mature faith. I saw that in my 10 PRO-LIFE JANUARY 18, 2009 CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Women ‘Silent No More’ about abortion

BY LISA EVERETT the founding of this joint project: sadors of this message.” “When the pro-life movement A particularly prominent was moving towards the sad 30th ambassador of the message has ope John Paul II once memorial of Roe v. Wade back in been Jennifer O’Neill, former described God’s mercy as 2003, people were beginning to actress and cover girl, who serves Phis ability to draw good out look ahead in pro-life leader as the national spokeswoman for of evil. In his 1995 encyclical meetings and grapple with the the Silent No More Awareness “Evangelium Vitae” (on the question, ‘What is the move- Campaign — www.silentnomore- “Gospel of Life”), the late Holy ment’s response after 30 years of awareness.org. Having authored Father addressed tender words of abortion?’ the book, “You’re Not Alone: mercy and hope to women who “At the spring meeting of the Healing Through God’s Grace have had an abortion: council in 2002, Georgette and I After Abortion,” Jennifer feels “I would now like to say a looked at each other and said, blessed to be able to minister to special word to women who have ‘The movement has to have a other women in this way: “This had an abortion. The church is woman’s response.’ Georgette campaign creates a safe place aware of the many factors which herself is post-abortive, and I for women to break their may have influenced your deci- knew that. And she said, ‘You silence about the pain of sion, and she does not doubt that know Janet, I’m convinced that abortion. It is an honor to in many cases it was a painful after all these years of abortion, speak the truth and let and even shattering decision. The there’s got to be more women others know they’re not wound in your heart may not yet who have had abortions and are alone.” have healed. Certainly what hap- willing to speak up and say The pened was and remains terribly National Organization of Women wrong. But do not give in to dis- and Planned Parenthood and Lisa Everett is the co-director of the couragement and do not lose NARAL, they don’t speak for Office of Family Life for the hope. Try rather to understand us.’ And I said, ‘I am, too.’ From Diocese of Fort Wayne-South what happened and face it hon- that we developed the concept of Bend. estly. If you have not already the campaign. done so, give yourselves over “I think the power is in the with humility and trust to repen- testimonies. I think the power is tance. The Father of mercies is in watching a person get up, who Diocese offers post-abortion support services ready to give you his forgiveness has been healed, who has been and his peace in the sacrament of redeemed, who feels the love and The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has launched a new initiative, Healing reconciliation. You will come to mercy of the Lord again, but feels Hearts, to provide post-abortion support services to women and men. understand that nothing is defini- compelled to come forward and tively lost and you will also be speak to reach those people who The Women’s Care Center will serve as the entry point of the program, providing a able to ask forgiveness from your are still locked in the sin and the dedicated phone line (1-877-908-2341) as well as a counselor trained in post-abortion child, who is now living in the shame of abortion. The hope of Lord. With the friendly and the campaign is its three goals: support on each side of the diocese. expert help and advice of other one, to reach people who are The South Bend area counselor is Ellen Sommers, (574) 234-0363. people, and as a result of your locked in that sin and shame of own painful experience, you can abortion. They think it’s an unfor- The Fort Wayne area counselor is Barb Budzon, (260) 424-9377. be among the most eloquent givable sin, they think there’s no After the initial assessment provided by one of the above counselors, the participant defenders of everyone’s right to hope. To reach them and say, life. Through your commitment ‘Yes, there’s hope.’ Two, to reach will be referred as necessary to a specially trained therapist and/or priest by Mary to life, whether by accepting the a girl who is maybe considering Glowaski, who is currently serving as the diocesan coordinator for this ministry. She birth of other children or by wel- having an abortion, to say, ‘Hey, coming and caring for those most listen to these girls, they’ve gone may be contacted at (260) 744-3682. in need of someone to be close to down that road, they know it’s a them, you will become promoters dead end.’ And maybe they’ll lis- of a new way of looking at ten. And finally, to reach the peo- human life.” — No. 99. ple who are sitting in the pews. Rachel’s Vineyard retreats in northwest Indiana The Silent No More There are so many people who Awareness Campaign offers con- are in church today that somehow This weekend retreat program for women and men who have experienced an abortion vincing proof of Pope John Paul think that women need abortion. seeks to facilitate the process of emotional and spiritual healing through a series of II’s claim that women who have You know, we would rid this healed from the excruciating whole world of abortion if every guided meditations on Scripture. It offers participants a supportive and confidential experience of abortion and its person who said they profess aftermath are among the most Jesus Christ would stand up and environment in which to express and release the painful emotions associated with the eloquent and effective defenders say, ‘We’re not going to tolerate abortion and begin the process of reconciliation with oneself, with the lost child and of human life. The campaign was abortion anymore in our culture.’ co-founded in 2003 by two And so our hope is that if those with God. For more information, go to the national Web site at women, Georgette Fourney, pres- people who are caught in that www.rachelsvineyard.org. ident of Anglicans for Life, and mushy middle of culture with Janet Morana, executive director abortion, hear the stories of In northwest Indiana, Rachel’s Vineyard retreat weekends are offered through of Priests for Life, who met women, they’ll say, ‘Ah, abortion Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary. The next retreat will take place on April 24- through the Pro-Life Religious isn’t good for women. And they Council. don’t need abortion, it’s not 26. Morana recounts what led to good.’ We all have to be ambas- JANUARY 18, 2009 PRO-LIFE 11 Professor Carter Snead discusses pro-life issues in 2009

Choice Act (FOCA), a bill that elect Obama to overturn all exec- degrees, Snead said, “Those pro- BY ANN CAREY would nullify all federal and state utive branch actions that the Bush life countries — those small limitations on abortion, including administration took to protect the Latin American countries and NOTRE DAME — Since 2005, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban culture of life, such as restrictions African nations — are going to O. Carter Snead has been a law Act. With Democrats in control on federal funding for research have a lot harder time resisting professor at the University of of the Senate, House and White that destroyed human embryos the forces of the embryo-destruc- Notre Dame, specializing in the House, Snead says passage of and limiting funding for overseas tive bioethics industry. It will be relationship between bioethics FOCA is much more likely. projects that were involved with very bad.” and law. During the first term of “The reason it wasn’t passed funding or promoting abortion. Snead also is concerned about George W. Bush, Professor Snead in previous years, was because at Some of Obama’s financial and judicial appointments of activist was general counsel for the least one segment of government foreign policy team appointments judges, who might find a whole President’s Council on Bioethics. had enough pro-life strength that look moderate, Snead said, but host of new constitutional rights, Last year he was appointed to it could prevent it from happen- the president-elect is staffing his such as rights to use biotechnolo- represent the U.S. government at ing,” said Snead “The people I domestic policy side with people gy to shape human embryos; a the Council of Europe’s Steering know in Washington who work who are “very, very strong advo- sweeping right to federal funding Committee on Bioethics. closely with these things are very cates for abortion,” Snead said. of abortion; or a constitutional Recently, he was named to a concerned about it.” This influence would be inter- right to physician-assisted sui- four-year term on UNESCO’s Snead believes that FOCA is national, too, Snead pointed out. cide. International Bioethics actually meant to overturn the For the past eight years, he said, “There’s a lot the courts can 1992 Supreme Court decision the U.S. government has been “a do with the life issues,” Snead Committee. He is recognized as a CNS PHOTO BY BOB ROLLER Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The force for the culture of life on warned. worldwide expert on bioethics. O. Carter Snead, then-general Today’s Catholic Planned Parenthood decision, matters of bioethics” at intergov- So, is there anything the aver- asked counsel for the President’s Council Professor Snead to discuss pro- though unfavorable, Snead said, ernmental meetings. age pro-life citizen can do about life challenges that may likely at least limited the damage of on Bioethics, addresses the audi- “In many cases, we’ve this situation? Snead said that in occur under the new president Roe by redefining the right to ence during a conference on stem- emboldened and created momen- Indiana, there are several pro-life and new Congress. abortion as a protected liberty, cell research at The Catholic tum for other smaller countries Democratic congressmen. It takes “Barrak Obama’s record is not a fundamental right. This University of America Oct. 5, 2004, — Latin American countries and a lot of courage to be pro-life in extremely unambiguously in point has serious implication for in this archive photo. African countries in particular, the Democratic party these days, favor of abortion and embryo- how strictly courts will consider along with working with the Holy Snead said, so they should be destructive research, including limits on abortion, for with issues “But if FOCA sweeps those See — to try to promote a culture supported for their pro-life stand. cloning,” Snead said. Obama deemed to be a “fundamental things away, it’s not at all clear to of life and resist efforts to At the same time, he said, vot- even opposes parental consent right,” he said, courts have been me what protection a pro-life degrade human life with biotech- ers have to hold the congressmen and informed consent, Snead con- very active in striking down any physician or other health-care nology. I saw that no matter how accountable and work closely tinued and would de-fund pro-life limits put on that right. provider would have, even unpopular the U.S. government with them “to make sure they’re pregnancy crisis centers, as well Conscience protection for Catholic hospitals,” Snead said. or its policies or its president motivated and energized and as reverse funding for alternative health-care providers, both indi- “If they try to use federal dol- were with the (United Nations) engaged in fighting these things,” sources of stem cells. viduals and institutions, also is in lars as a threat to compel member states, the U.S. govern- Snead said. “Those pro-life “In his own right, he has to be danger, Snead continued. Catholic hospitals to perform ment was taken seriously and was Democrats need to make coali- the most extreme pro-abortion Presently, relatively good safe- abortions or do other immoral extremely influential.” tions with pro-life Republicans president we’ve ever seen,” guards are in place for conscience things, we’ll see Catholic hospi- With the new U.S. administra- and work as hard as they can to Snead said, adding that leadership protection through various riders tals will close down, and the peo- tion changing that policy 180 stop some of this stuff.” in the Congress also is extremely to different federal laws. And ple who will be most affected by pro-abortion, dooming any poten- recently new rules have been that are the millions of poor peo- tial pro-life bills. issued by Health and Human ple who are cared for by Catholic One of his first concerns is Services to reinforce conscience healthcare.” passage of the Freedom of protection. Snead fully expects President- 12 PRO-LIFE JANUARY 18, 2009 Local angels triumph over culture of death ithout life, BY KAY COZAD other civil rights FORT WAYNE — The fall of are meaningless. 2008 saw some interesting changes on downtown’s Webster Street. The building adjacent to the Most Precious Blood Parish Women’s Care Center that for 28 Fort Wayne years housed the local abortion facility is now filled with angels. Archangels that is. The Archangel Institute, a new not-for-profit organization created to advance and support the pro-life The Parishioners of Saint Matthew Cathedral movement, now occupies the support the clear and consistent teaching of the space where once thousands of unborn babies were aborted. Judaeo-Christian Tradition regarding the sanctity Dedicated to three archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, of human life and the obligation of believers to today the building is considered a defend the most vulnerable members of society. house of hope and healing that offers daily counseling for post- abortive women and men. Founder and executive director Bryan Brown says for him the “Cease to do evil, learn to do good: institute brings closure to a seek justice, rescue the oppressed, decades-long battle with the cul- KAY COZAD ture of death. A longtime pro-life Bryan Brown, founder and executive director of the Archangel Institute defend the orphan, activist, Brown recalls the turbu- stands before the sign welcoming visitors to the building located at 827 speak out on behalf of the widow.” lent 70s and 80s when he and hun- Webster St. The institute that offers a post-abortion healing and prayer dreds of other pro-life citizens ral- ministry is housed in the former abortion facility. Isaiah 1.17 lied, marched and prayed for life “You shall not practice abortion nor harm on the same walks that surround “If it hadn’t been for the pro- was no longer in service and the the Archangel Institute. Then one life movement, I wouldn’t have building was for sale. Following the infant...nor plot to deceive your neighbor. event changed his life forever. found the Catholic Church,” he much prayer and discussion with “I was sued for trespassing at says of his 1994 conversion. wife Ann, who he met in Kansas You shall hate no one. You will correct some, the clinic. ... They took everything After 18 years in Kansas, in the pro-life movement, and pray for others, and some you will love more from me,” says Brown, who lost Brown returned to Fort Wayne in other colleagues, the building was his job, his wife and his home. March of 2007 to participate in the purchased. than your own life.” Steadfast to the pro-life cause, March for Life that walked the The move to Fort Wayne has Didache 2 (c.110 AD) Brown moved to Kansas, became same sidewalks he was arrested on not been easy for the Browns and a lawyer and found his home in two decades earlier. To his amaze- their five children. With limited the Catholic faith. ment, the former abortion clinic resources and much hard work and

Rev. Michael Heintz Life is... Rev. André Léveillé, CSC a precious gift from God. Miss Mary Ann Retseck, Principal Treasure and respect it! Mr. Scott Steiner, CCD Director Mrs. Lisa Marino, RCIA Director St. Anthony de Padua SOUTH BEND

Life is too As a people of precious, O Immaculate Mary, God, may we pray do not for an end to destroy it. so accepting of the birth abortion. Life is life... of Jesus and God’s will, fight for it! “Before I formed Mother Teresa pray for us. May we you in the womb, be always open to I knew you.” God’s generous gift of human life. OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE PARISH Fort Wayne Joins with the Church throughout the world in St. John Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception praying for the good and life of the unborn. the Baptist FORT WAYNE New Haven JANUARY 18, 2009 PRO-LIFE 13 dedication the building that for so appointment basis. Also available long had been used for the culture at the institute are one-on-one of death was renovated and dedi- mentoring, post-abortion retreats, cated to “the three archangels and books and handout resources and Along with our Holy Father the Lord.” referrals to clergy. Pope Benedict XVI The refurbished building is laid The institute dedicated by out like a church, says Brown, Pastor Wendell Brane in May of with five stations of prayer. The 2007, opened in September and the people of chocolate brown walls are replete blessed by Bishop John M. with meaningful religious artwork D’Arcy in August of 2008 is a Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka donated by local supporters, place of Christian activism. But prayers and crucifixes. Each of the even more, it is a house of prayer pray that all will respect life. three former procedure rooms and has been an ecumenical proj- where the abortions actually took ect from the start, says Brown. “I place have been cleaned and paint- wanted to come back and open the ed. The stained floors have been building to all religious affilia- replaced and two of the three sinks tions.” and cabinets have been removed. In addition to the outreach The third sink remains, says efforts, daily prayer supports the Brown, in the counseling room cause set forth by the institute. We have liberty, but liberty only makes us free when we obey dedicated to Archangel Raphael as Prayers from the Orthodox tradi- a constant reminder of the pain tion, evangelical intercessory the great laws of the universe. To be really free, to be civilized, and heartache that transpired in prayer, hymns, the rosary and we must not only exercise our right to choose, but we must that space. Chaplet of Divine Mercy all The Michael Room is dedicated encourage those involved to reach choose only that which is the right choice, and the right to litigation and litigation support. out to those in pain and defend “This is where the interface with faith and family. choice is always the choice of life. government takes place,” says As Bryan Brown steps down as St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Brown. The Gabriel Room houses director to allow the institute to the communication and applied take wing, he says, “I started this New Carlisle technology division of the organi- battle with the culture of death 20 zation where the institute’s Web years ago and now I can sit in the site and newsletter are maintained. former abortion clinic to pray for Recording equipment there will their deliverance. It gave me per- produce testimonies and documen- sonal closure to set up this house taries of post-abortive women and of healing. I’m praying it is a bea- men who have found healing con of hope for women of post- through the grace of God and the abortion.” work of counselors like Retta Kohrman. Kohrman mans the institute as he nearer a soul administrative director and lends her heartfelt counseling expertise Archangel Institute is located at 827 is truly united to five days a week, in the Raphael Webster St. For more information Room. Counseling for post-abor- call (260) 423-1771 or (800) 399- tion grief is available Monday 4620, or visit www.archangelin- God, the more its through Friday on a walk-in or stitute.org. sensibilities are increased to every Pray for a True Respect being of His Creation; much more for All Life to those whom it is bound to love by the tenderest and most ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL endearing ties. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton PARISH St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Waterloo Fort Wayne

Support the Dignity of Human Life Human Life is Sacred “God created man in his image, Life is in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them.” a Miracle Genesis 1:27 v St. Charles Borromeo Church Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus Parish FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND 14 PRO-LIFE JANUARY 18, 2009 New Notre Dame Fund supports on efore I formed you campus Right-to-Life in the womb I knew you, NOTRE DAME — A new fund • Faculty research projects on activity ideas from students, par- and before you were born that has the potential to have a right-to-life matters; ents and alumni; substantial impact on right-to-life • Student research projects on • Other projects consistent I consecrated you; I have appointed activities at the University of right-to-life matters; with the stated objectives of the Notre Dame was created in • Begin preparations for pro- fund. you a prophet to the nations. September by the Center of posed graduate program; One of the objectives currently Jeremiah 1:5 Ethics and Culture. The Notre • Institute annual Medal of being considered is an annual Dame Fund to Protect Human Life Award to recognize individ- Right-to-Life Award. This annual Life is focusing its efforts on the ual right-to-life achievement; award would recognize a person St. Peter Parish - St. Mary Parish support of human life in its earli- • Institute project to get right- who, through personal effort and Fort Wayne est stages. to-life focus commitment, The University of Notre Dame included in has made a sig- student Right-to-Life club is freshman orien- nificant positive active and effective. This fund tation program; This fund will assist in the and public will assist in the Right-to-Life • Upgrade impact on right- club and other efforts to encour- crosses for to-life issues in “THE CONFLICT age a culture of life in the com- annual right-to- Right-to-Life club and the United is between a culture that munity and to assist in raising life cemetery to States, with cri- affirms, cherishes, and celebrates the gift of life, enough money each year to fund include football other efforts to encourage teria for receiv- and its full slate of activities. weekend place- ing the award a culture that seeks to declare entire groups The Center of Ethics and ment; including activi- of human beings - the unborn, the terminally ill, Culture have set forth a list of • Institute a culture of life in the ties and proposed objectives for the Notre daily rosary for achievements the handicapped, and others considered ‘unuseful’ Dame Fund to Protect Human life at a promi- community ... primarily in the to be outside the boundaries of legal protection” Life that will be examined for nent place on area of begin- -Pope John Paul II feasibility. They are: campus; ning of life • Financially support the stu- • Move for issues. St. Louis Besancon • St. Rose Monroeville dent Right-to-Life club for funds increased right- The award beyond what they can raise from to-life assignments in summer would be sponsored and adminis- club activities, donations and uni- service projects; tered by the Center for Ethics and Since 1973, over 48 million versity support; • Initiate a well promoted Culture, with the award recipient • Financially support student, Mass for life each October in the selection made by the committee babies have died by abortion. faculty and administration partic- basilica; that administrates the fund. It’s time to stop the violence! ipation in the January March for • Aggressive, prominently The Notre Dame Fund to Life in Washington, D.C.; place right-to-life advertising Protect Human Life has been Pray to end abortion. • Election year faculty panel program on campus; specifically designed to fund discussion, held in October; • Periodic right-to-life activities that will complete the Join us at the rally in Washington, D.C. • Printed right-to-life promo- newsletter publicizing activities circle of sanctity of life commit- tional and education literature; of the fund programs; ment, which is central to the St. Mary of the Assumption • Four student/faculty • Initiate a program to encour- Catholic character of the DECATUR dinner/lecture series each year; age and process right-to-life University of Notre Dame. and St. Joseph School Our parish is dedicated to The Mother of Our Saviour DEFEND LIFE The Star of Hope The Comfort of the Afflicted from beginning to end, through And the one chosen to guide us through Prayer • Charity • Education the sorrows of life, including the agony St. Bernard Parish brought about by abortion. WABASH Queen of Peace, be with us. Saint Mary Parish - Huntington RESPECT LIFE Here’s a miracle “The gospel of life is at the heart To have and hold. of Jesus’ message...it is to be Here’s a life preached with dauntless fidelity; To shape and mould. as ‘good news’ to the people Born to be cherished of every age and culture.” Born to know love -Pope John Paul II A little angel Sent from above. St. Patrick Church Little Flower Parish ARCOLA 54191 N. Ironwood Drive - South Bend JANUARY 18, 2009 PRO-LIFE 15 Christ Child Society: Lending a hand to moms who choose life

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN dozen diapers costs one coupon, reach programs. while a baby bed requires 20 In 2008, over 350 gift bags coupons. were distributed to mothers of FORT WAYNE — One of the To meet the growing demand in newborns in need at our local hos- many beautiful memories of the the Fort Wayne area, the Inwood pitals. These layettes are filled 2008 Christmas season will be the Drive location increased from with blankets, clothing, diapers generosity of so many people offering hours of operation two and a host of baby supplies. Christ despite a time of economic uncer- nights per week during parenting Child funded hundreds of back- tainty and increased need. classes to four times per week in packs to be provided to children in Since the opening of the 2008. Allen County facing crisis situa- Women’s Care Center on Webster “We may see 20 to 25 clients tions. Local school children also Street in January 2004 and on on Monday afternoons from 2 to 4 received a record nearly 2,400 Inwood Drive in January 2007, the p.m. now and as many as 60 to 70 brand new coats, hats and gloves Fort Wayne chapter of the Christ clients on Fridays,” reports Dahm. through the “Coats for Kids” pro- Child Society (CCS) has worked She adds, “In August, when our gram this winter season. tirelessly to serve their clients. organization opened shopping to Similarly, Christ Child volun- Given the struggling financial the Burmese refugees and through- teers sponsor an annual Christmas times for countless families in our out the year as we served more party for foster children and tutor area, the number of clients seen by Hispanic and Somalian families, students. In addition to the centers like those in Fort Wayne our demand for the most needed Women’s Care Center and Fort has increased dramatically. Now, items — diapers and wipes — Wayne area hospitals, the CCS besides the young mother in a cri- more than doubled.” PROVIDED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCOUTS also serves and supports many sis pregnancy, the center also may McArdle feels the outlook for The St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne, Girl Scouts made fleece blankets as local organizations such as: Fort serve the families where one or 2009 shows a continued increase a gift to the the Christ Child Crib Club at the Women’s Care Center in Wayne Community Schools, East both parents have lost a job or no in the number of diapers, wipes Fort Wayne. These centers provide their clients services like parenting Allen County Schools, Fort Wayne longer have medical insurance. and other items needed at the Crib classes and prenatal care while the Crib Club offers a place to “pur- Lutheran and Catholic schools, “The need for donations is Club. She encourages groups to chase” brand new clothing, diapers and wipes and other items. CANI, Catholic Charities, greater than ever” explain Christ remember these needs year-round Children’s Cottage, Daybreak, Child Crib Club Co-chairs Dee and is most thankful for groups brought diapers from their drive, cial union between Christ Child Lutheran Social Services, Dee Dahm and Bev McArdle. like the ladies from Roanoke who while the eighth graders spent a Society and the Women’s Care SCAN/Healthy Families, Three On behalf of the Christ Child spend one day a month knitting morning helping tie dozen bundles Center helps us as Catholics pro- Rivers Literacy Alliance, Genesis Society, Dahm wants to extend a hats and mittens for Christ Child. for the store. And the eighth-grade vide what Pope John Paul II Outreach, Turnstone, Martin sincere thank you to all of the There is also the “Red Hatters” group and Girl Scouts from St. referred to as a culture of life, a Lutheran King Montessori School organizations who gave in any from Fort Wayne and eighth-grade Vincent have similarly helped by culture of love.” When asked to and Vincent House. way this Christmas and ask that confirmation classes who choose tying the fleece blankets. More comment on the unprecedented To fund these numerous proj- they carry the momentum into the the needs of the CCS as their proj- great efforts came from St. Peter amount of donations for 2008, ects the Fort Wayne chapter holds upcoming year. ects. and Queen of Angels who did fall Didier marvels, “It only proves, several different fundraisers Staffing and funding the Crib An amazed McArdle notes that showers in conjunction with right- without a doubt, that God does throughout each year. These Club clothing store at both loca- donations for the past year were a to-life. provide.” include a hugely successful sum- tions of the Women’s Care Center record high. St. Elizabeth Ann One of the final donations from mer garage sale, a fall Notre Dame is just one of the major projects of Seton Parish in Fort Wayne was 2008 parish giving trees was just Other good works ticket raffle, a holiday cookie walk, the Christ Child Society. These “absolutely outstanding this season made by Father Cyril Fernandes “Celebrity Wait Night” and a centers provide their clients servic- with their giving trees and grade and the members of St. Patrick, The Christ Child Society of women’s golf outing. es like parenting classes and prena- school baby showers.” In addition, Arcola. When dropping off their Fort Wayne has many other count- tal care while the Crib Club offers the religious education program donations, Father Fernandes less ways they serve the needy a place to “purchase” brand new has a current goal of collecting one encourages those involved to take children in our community. For more information about the Christ clothing, diapers and wipes. month’s supply of diapers — that a tour of the Women’s Care Center Although many of their fundraisers Child Society, in Fort Wayne, call A record number of 81,396 dia- equates to 4,500. giving them a firsthand view of require volunteers to log endless (260) 424-3624. The society may pers went out the door in 2008. Parish members and school how their support is put to use. hours of their free time, this non- be contacted at (574) 271-0199 or Coupons are used as the means of groups from St. Charles, St. Jude, Newly elected CCS President profit organization really makes (574) 288-6028 or visit their Web payment. Clients can earn coupons cathedral, St. Aloysius, St. Louis Lisa Didier, enlightens, “The spe- things happen through their out- site at www.christchildsb.org. in a variety of ways throughout Besancon, St. Joseph-Hessen their pregnancy and long after by Cassel, St. Rose, Our Lady of attending services provided at the Good Hope, St. John — Fort centers or at qualifying agencies Wayne and New Haven — and who offer everything from English Bishop Dwenger students were courses, sewing and cooking class- also most generous. es to well-baby checkups. One Most Precious Blood students he future of humanity passes by way of the family...God has entrusted its future to the woman. Pope John Paul II “THE COMMANDMENT Saint John the Baptist Parish - Fort Wayne ‘You shall not kill!’ always requires respecting and promoting human life, Why can’t from its beginning to its natural end.” John Paul II we love them all? St. Joseph Parish ROANOKE St. Vincent de Paul Church Fort Wayne St. Catherine Parish NIX SETTLEMENT 16 PRO-LIFE JANUARY 18, 2009 Birth-control pill is linked to male infertility, says Vatican paper

BY CAROL GLATZ decreasing numbers of spermato- hormones being released into the zoa in men — is environmental environment for years,” the article pollution caused by the byproducts said. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The of the pill” released in human According to news reports, sci- birth-control pill is causing “devas- waste, the article said. entists worldwide have found sex- tating” environmental damage and Pedro Jose Maria Simon ual abnormalities in fish and other plays a role in rising male infertili- Castellvi, president of the Vatican- water-dwelling creatures that have ty rates, said the Vatican newspa- based World Federation of been exposed to sewage contami- per, L’Osservatore Romano. Catholic Medical Associations, nated with synthetic estrogens and “We have sufficient evidence to wrote the article that appeared in other hormones like those used in argue that one of the considerable the paper’s Jan. 4 edition. the pill. factors contributing to male infer- The pill has created “devastat- Some European studies have tility in the West — with its ever ing ecological effects from tons of blamed increased male infertility and poor reproductive health on environmental causes, especially estrogenlike chemicals found in pesticides, plastic food containers, shampoos, cosmetics and other products. Acknowledge The newspaper article said that, with such clear evidence of the adverse impact the pill’s use has God’s Sovereignty on the environment, manufacturers should offer more information Over All Life-- about the ecological effects of the Respect life for what it is, use of these synthetic hormones. a gift from The Creator. The article was based on a 100- Respect and page document published by the World Federation of Catholic Defend Life! Medical Associations to commem- orate last year’s 40th anniversary of the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” m (“Of Human Life”). Titled “Forty Years of Humanae Vitae From a Medical SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH Perspective,” the document exam- ines the consequences of men and SYRACUSE, INDIANA women distancing themselves “from the fundamental concept of the encyclical and choosing to favor artificial contraception.” Saint Pius X Parish • Granger, Indiana Much of the public is unaware that the contraceptive pill also acts as an abortifacient because it affects an embryo’s ability to implant successfully, the article In the name of God, in whose said. image everyone is made, may The pill’s function is usually described as suppressing ovulation, we love, cherish, and protect but in many cases, it said, the syn- human life from conception thetic hormones in the pill create to the hour of natural death! conditions that impede implanta- “Holy Mary, mother of the tion and, therefore, are “abortive author of life, pray for us. since they expel the small human Amen” embryo.” v St. Michael Parish PLYMOUTH

without God’s Greatest LIFE Supporting a culture of life Gift of All other human rights Sacred Heart Parish are meaningless. Notre Dame St. Bavo Parish St. Monica Church Mishawaka MISHAWAKA JANUARY 18, 2009 PRO-LIFE 17 Four out of five adults surveyed...

something right or wrong. Direct cumstances of life endangerment, These findings are remarkable. emotional, psychological, familial BY DEIRDRE A. MCQUADE attacks on innocent persons at rape or incest — reasons that Fewer than one in 10 Americans and the woman’s age — relevant any stage of life are fundamental- account for less than 2 percent of support legal abortion for any to the well-being of the patient.” ear in and year out, ly wrong and never justifiable. all abortions. reason at any time during preg- The “health” exception swallows regardless of the adminis- Catholics should give witness to An additional nancy. But that the rule. Thus, except for a very Ytration or party in power, the inviolable dignity of human 33 percent think is the current specific ban on the partial-birth thousands of people journey to life even if we stand alone. But abortion should extreme state of abortion procedure, there are no Washington, D.C. each Jan. 22 polling continues to show that we be legal for any the abortion meaningful abortion restrictions for the March for Life. These pil- are far from alone in rejecting the reason, but A mere 9 percent said license under in our country. grims — along with millions legal and moral distortions of would limit it to Roe v. Wade In solidarity with expectant across the country at local events Roe. either the first abortion should be legal and its compan- mothers and their children, born — witness to the dignity of In December, the Pro-Life three or first six ion case, Doe v. and unborn, the pro-life move- human life, protest the Supreme Secretariat at the U.S. Conference months of preg- Bolton. ment will continue to witness, Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, of Catholic Bishops commis- nancy. When for any reason at any time If you don’t pray and protest for those who and pray for an end to abortion. sioned a nationwide survey of added to the 49 know Doe, then have no voice of their own. Visit Why has the pro-life witness 2,341 U.S. adults representing the percent above, during pregnancy. you don’t know www.usccb.org/prolife/prayervig- remained so strong 36 years after general public. Conducted online this produces a Roe. Our abor- il for ways to join us on the 2009 Roe legalized abortion on by one of the nation’s top poll- total of 82 per- tion law is so Day of Prayer and Penance for demand? sters, the poll found that four out cent wanting to extreme partly Life. A major reason is that Roe v. of five surveyed (82 percent) limit the legality due to Doe’s Wade does not represent the think abortion should be illegal or of abortion. overly broad views of the vast majority of restricted in some way. That’s four out definition of Americans. In fact, it reflects the Nearly half (49 percent) sup- of five surveyed. “health” as applied to Roe’s Deirdre A. McQuade is assistant personal position of only 9 per- port extensive restrictions: 11 A mere 9 percent said abortion requirement that laws against director for Policy & cent of U.S. adults, and most percent think abortion should be should be legal for any reason at late-term abortions must have a Communications at the Americans would ban abortion illegal under all circumstances, any time during pregnancy. The health exception. According to Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, altogether or limit its scope. and another 38 percent would remaining 9 percent declined to Doe v. Bolton, maternal health U.S. Conference of Catholic Public opinion doesn’t make restrict abortion to the narrow cir- answer the question. includes “all factors — physical, Bishops.

LIFE ¦ ...IS GOD’S GIFT TO US. What we do with it s believers, is our gift to God. how can we fail to see Respect Life that abortion, In all its stages. euthanasia, and Holy Family Parish assisted suicide are a South Bend terrible rejection of God’s gift of life and All things love? And as believers, how can we fail bright and beautiful all things to feel the duty to surround the sick and great and small, those in distress with the warmth of our all things affection and the support that will help wise and wonderful, them always to embrace life. the Lord God --Pope John Paul II, made them all. Homily at Trans-World Dome, St. Louis, January 27, 1999 St. Adalbert Parish St. Casimir Parish St. John the Evangelist Parish - Goshen South Bend Rev. Christopher Smith, Pastor

“Only a higher moral vision St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish - Bristol can motivate the choice for life... Rev. Robert Van Kempen, Pastor and the values underlying that vision will greatly depend on whether the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Elkhart nation contiunes to honor and revere Rev. William Sullivan, Pastor the family as the basic unit of society.” -Pope John Paul II St. Vincent de Paul Parish - Elkhart St. Joseph Parish Rev. Philip DeVolder, Pastor Garrett 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 18, 2009

EDITORIAL Abortion: The primary threat to civil rights COMMENTARY his Tuesday, Jan. 20, we will witness the historic inauguration of Tthe first African-American president of the United States. While it TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. may seem to many that this event signals the ultimate success of the Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, Civil Rights Movement, two days later, on Jan. 22, we will mark the IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] 36th anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade. It was this decision that removed all legal protection from partially born, all but the head. deemed to be an illusion.” unborn human beings and which continues to have a disproportionate- Broken hearted Scissors are jabbed into the baby’s The Vatican has many docu- ly lethal effect on the African-American community in particular. Why would you choose an skull, while the baby is alive and ments concerning New Age mysti- Consider these shocking facts from the Web site www.blackgeno- immodest picture of the Blessed kicking. The baby jerks in pain. The cism and why Catholics should stay cide.org, founded by a black Baptist pastor, Rev. Clenard H. Virgin Mary (in the Dec. 21, 2008 baby’s brains are then sucked out of away from such practices. Among Childress. Between 1882 and 1968, 3,446 African-Americans were cover of Today’s Catholic)? She his or her head. The skull collapses these are “Jesus Christ the Bearer of lynched in the United States. This is a number of blacks which is sur- would never wear this dress. She is and the dead baby is delivered. This the Water of Life” and a 1989 passed in less than three days by abortion. A black baby is five times crying because of today’s fashions. would commonly be done during “Letter to Bishops on some aspects more likely to be aborted than a white baby in our country, and 3 out Don’t insult Mary directly in her the second trimester and sometimes of Christian Meditation.” sacred images. the third trimester. Brenda Pratt While I believe the average of 5 pregnant African-American women abort their children — over Shafer, a nurse who briefly worked Catholic who goes to a yoga class 13 million since 1973. This tragic statistic prompted Rev. Childress Is this a Catholic paper? “Father forgive them. They know not what at an abortion clinic, witnessed this with mat and water bottle in hand is to observe that, in our nation, the most dangerous place for a black procedure and has said the baby’s not looking for ways to worship person to be is in the womb of his mother. they are doing.” Bob and Carolyn Butler legs and arms are moving until the false gods, these types of New Age While the Civil Rights Movement has certainly attained many laud- Monroeville brains are sucked out. practices do lend themselves as por- able goals, the scourge of abortion and its disproportionate effect on the • Requirements that women are tals for demonic activity to over- African-American community is a continuing roadblock to the achieve- Icy metaphors given information about the risks of take an unsuspecting soul. The ment of equality under the law. A fundamental equality is the corner- getting an abortion. Why would yoga poses themselves are devised stone, not only of the Civil Rights Movement, but of a just society. In the book of Romans, Paul anyone want to reverse this? Any as worship poses. One cannot “opt This past fall during his address at the St. Joseph County Right to tells us that God reveals himself sane person would want to know out of” false worship; the devil through nature. After a recent ice the risks of a surgical procedure that takes it very seriously. Life dinner, Rev. Childress acknowledged that while the Baptist storm I was noticing the beauty in he or she is considering. I believe that this paper has a Church led the way during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the icy trees. They were so beauti- • Only licensed physicians can responsibility to it’s Catholic read- it is the Catholic Church that today has taken the torch and is leading ful. When the sun shines on ice, it is perform abortions. Who would want ers to present authentic Catholic the way in the battle to restore legal protection of the right to life to though they are diamonds — such a an under-qualified person to per- teaching on this issue and I look all people of all colors. We should be proud to belong to such a beautiful sight, especially if you are form a surgical procedure on them? forward to an article in the future church and make sure to do our part to build a culture of life where sitting in a nice warm house look- • Parents must be informed and that presents this New Age practice every child, born and unborn, is cherished. ing out a window. But if you were give consent to their minor daugh- in the right Catholic context. one of the 70,000 houses without ter’s abortion. Any minor needs a Mary MacDonell electricity, or one who fell on the parent’s consent to have a surgical South Bend Abortion v. conscience ice and broke something, or left to procedure performed. Abortion clean up all the branches that broke should be no different. Report the news On Dec. 18 of last year, the Bush administration issued final regu- off from the weight of the ice, you FOCA would erase these laws lations protecting health-care providers’ conscience rights. While fed- didn’t feel quite that way. and prevent states from enacting I find the quality of Today’s As I was pondering on it all, I similar protective measures in the Catholic to be equal to the secular eral laws protecting health-care institutions and professionals from media, most notably The New York having to perform or refer for abortions have been on the books for had a thought (okay, so maybe the future. Please go to Holy Spirit got through to me just www.FightFOCA.com to electroni- Times. What should be news is decades, ignorance of these laws, as well as growing hostility by interspersed with editorializing. some professional groups to rights of conscience, have made them then). Ice is like sin. Sin is so allur- cally sign the petition to stop this ing, beautiful as the icy diamonds in madness. Most of the information I The best example would be the arti- necessary. A few examples of this hostility over the past few years: the trees. It would be so much easi- have provided was taken from this cle written on page 4 of Sept. 7, • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued er to resist sin if it wasn’t so appeal- Web site. Please pass this informa- 2008, which headlined that “Barack an opinion asserting that it is unethical for obstetrician-gynecologists ing, so fun. We are tempted to sin, tion on to anyone you know. If you Obama invokes American spirit, to decline to provide or refer for abortions or sterilizations. the allure of the forbidden attracting do not have an e-mail address, you echoes ‘Faithful Citizenship’ • The American Civil Liberties Union has developed a report and us. But after we are snagged, we can ask someone you know to enter themes.” advocacy kit aimed at requiring all hospitals, including Catholic hos- realize how dangerous it is. Maybe your name with their e-mail The Jan. 4, 2009 week’s articles we just landed on our rear, so to address. glorify Obama and seek for the pitals, to provide abortions. “hope” that he’ll “change” his mind • NARAL Pro-Choice America claims that conscience clauses are speak, and then got in to safety. But Chris Passino sometimes we let the beauty of sin about the promises that he made to “dangerous for women’s health” and label them as “refusal clauses.” Churubusco Planned Parenthood that he is total- They want to force doctors to perform or refer for abortions. draw us in until we are in danger of losing our souls. Finds yoga article ly supportive of abortion — any- The Obama administration and the new Congress will be under Do you suppose that the more where, anyhow, with the support of great pressure from these groups to push a pro-abortion agenda that we draw closer to our Lord, the distrubing federal funding and without will make abortion a federally-funded entitlement and that will strip more that sin will look like the parental notification. Now we count health-care institutions and professionals of their conscience rights. dead, ugly tree branches such that I am writing to you to express Catholic congressmen and feel that Cardinal Justin Rigali, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro- we are no longer drawn to them and how disturbing I found the article in we, therefore, can get the attention Life Activities, has challenged those who describe themselves as “pro- the danger that lurks behind the sin? your paper advocating yoga as an of the president elect who said he is Then I desire to spend more time acceptable practice for Catholics. for abortion and that he’ll choose choice” to demonstrate their true convictions: “Do they agree with Yoga is in fact antithetical to his Supreme Court justices accord- most Americans that abortion is a moral concern? Do they at least hold in prayer drawing closer to my Lord. I can tell you the ice doesn’t Christianity (as it’s roots are in ing to the litmus test of their sup- that ‘freedom of choice’ must belong to everyone, including those who Hindu pantheism, God is not port for abortion. He voted against have deep moral concerns in this area? Or is the ‘pro-choice’ label a feel so good when you land on it. Marti Trout Creator but an impersonal energy Justices Roberts and Alitto. misleading mask for an agenda of actively promoting and even impos- Fort Wayne source) and should never be taught If our Catholic congressmen pro- ing morally controversial procedures on those who conscientiously that it is just a form of “physical fess their beliefs modeled on theol- hold different views? Reactions to efforts to reaffirm and implement Sign petition to exercise” or a “complement” to a ogy according to Nancy Pelosi, how laws on conscience protection may provide an answer.” Catholic’s prayer life. Clare does this help? So vice president Perilously, the future of Catholic health care in the United States fight FOCA McGrathe Merkle, director of the elect Joe Biden is Catholic, but he may likely depend on that answer. As we mark the 36th anniversary The Cross and the Veil Web site, expresses a tainted interpretation of I am writing about the Freedom was for many years a New Age Catholic values. What good is that? of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded once again that a house divided of Choice Act (FOCA), because “healer” and Kriya yoga practioner Give me the news. Don’t editori- against itself cannot stand. Either it must become all one thing or President-elect Obama has until, through the many prayers of alize and try to support the candi- all the other. Abortion cannot simultaneously be a fundamental promised to sign this as soon as he her sister, was able to finally com- date that you helped to elect and good and a fundamental evil. The agendas of the new Obama is president. If women are deciding phrehend the truth about New Age then hope he’ll change his mind administration and of the new Congress, as well as the public reac- not to have an abortion because of practices, yoga in particular. about his promises. tion to them, will likely make a deep impression on just what kind what they learn from these laws, She writes, “The core philoso- Fran Holmes of country we are to become. Stay tuned. this is their right. FOCA would phy of yoga is a belief in the law of Granger reverse all the common sense laws karma, reincarnation, potential for that most of our 50 states have self healing, enlightenment without Today’s Catholic Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Kay Cozad, Fred and Editor’s note: passed such as: external aid (ie, no Savior need does not endorse political candi- Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson • Bans on partial birth abortion, apply) and finally ultimate with- dates. and Vince LaBarbera. which is the killing of a baby that is drawal from the world which is JANUARY 18, 2009 COMMENTARY 19 CATEQUIZEM Life is precious at any stage By Dominic Camplisson In January, the church remembers St.Hilary of Poitiers. he death of a loved one at that cry out for understanding and any stage of life brings the forgiveness. Tburden of grief to those left Sylvia recalls her abortion 16 HOPE 1.St.Hilary was a bishop of the church and was the fourth of these named: behind both near and far. years after the devastating event. a.Doctors of the Church b.Popes c.Saints Grieving a loss from a beloved “I was young and had nothing. IN THE grandparent to a precious child is My parents and boyfriend assured 2.He was from Poitiers;in what modern country is that? a natural part of life. And though me that it was in my best interest. MOURNING a.Italy there is an undercurrent in our But I wanted my baby.” Under b.France culture today of disbelief, griev- immense pressure from her fami- KAY COZAD c.Spain ing the loss of an aborted child is ly, Sylvia finally had the abortion. as real as any grief can be. She admits being in denial for Many women and men suffer several years, a common response 3.When was he active? have committed the unforgivable a.the fourth century in silence with the aftermath of to the trauma of abortion. “I had sin. But as author Holly Francis abortion. So common a practice trouble with anxiety attacks and writes in “5 Steps Toward Post- b.the 14th century since the 1973 Roe v. Wade couldn’t maintain a real relation- abortion Healing,” — “No sin is c.the 24th century Supreme Court decision to legal- ship. But until I talked about my ever too big for the mercy and ize abortion that many are lulled abortion I couldn’t see the con- forgiveness of God.” Forgiving 4.While some details about his life are vague,his family was likely by media and sometimes even nection,” she says. self and others is a long and diffi- a.Greek b.acrobats c.pagan friends and family into a sense of The silent burden Sylvia car- cult process. But as with all grief complacency about the emotional ried for years was weighted with with guidance and support there 5.According to some unreliable sources,he had a daughter with this magical name and spiritual consequences of the shame, guilt, anger and anxiety. is hope for healing and new life. act. “I was so angry at my folks. How a.Abra Counseling and mentoring b.Hey Presto My experience in grief work could I forgive them for forcing ministries for post-abortion has taught me that taking the time me into aborting my baby? But I women and men have become c.Bah Humbug to really listen to the story behind had the most trouble forgiving the fateful decision reveals the myself,” she says. 6.Perhaps surprisingly for a bishop,he was not this until he was an adult: myriad of events and influences So many women feel that they HOPE, PAGE 20 a.Married b.Converted to Catholicism c.Recognized as a Hanif (Holy Man)

Openness to God’s call brings redemption 7.He was chosen as bishop of his home town and immediately opposed this: a.The papacy cannot hurry the divine plan. fore a human, as she was only b.The process for choosing bishops St. Paul’s First Epistle to the human despite her unique holi- c.The Arian heresy Corinthians supplies the second ness and singular place in the THE reading for this weekend. Many divine plan of redemption. of the Pauline writings have their Two weeks later, it celebrated 8.One of the proponents of that movement was actually the bishop of Arles,with this SUNDAY luster in their clear revelation of the feast of the Epiphany, reveal- pagan sounding name: the bond between true believers ing then to us the fact that Jesus, a.Satanus b.Saturninus c.Satyrus GOSPEL and Jesus. Jesus was the son of born in Bethlehem, was divine, God, but also human, in a mys- the son of God, and that redemp- 9.Denounced by his opponents,Hilary was exiled by: MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION tery theologians call the tion is God’s gift for all people. a.The emperor Constantine Incarnation. So, the church, with the great- b.Emperor Julian the Apostate Truly committed Christians, in est joy and hope, has told us c.Emperor Constantius faith and baptism, are inseparably about the Lord. He is the Savior Second Sunday in bound to Jesus, both in a shared of the world! He is one of us, the human nature, but also in the Son of Mary. 10.Not bitter,he actually composed works showing how the heretics were: ordinary time divine life given believers by The church has told us that we a.All riff raff Christ. are being touched by God’s b.Wrong, but not always intentionally or incorrigibly so Jn 1:35-42 This supernatural bond, the grace. God loves us. God calls c.Unknowingly influenced by Islam he First Book of Samuel is very keystone of personal salva- us. He offers us eternal life in the source of the first read- tion, requires Christians not only Christ. 11.Hilary was so conciliatory;he was even criticized by this splendidly named Bishop of Ting for this weekend. to be of spiritual faithfulness, but Now, the church asks us in Cagliari Originally, First and Second bodily faithfulness as well. They these readings to consider how a.Episcopolus b.Papias c.Lucifer Samuel were one volume. At must not allow themselves to fall personally we shall respond to some point in history, an editor into carnal sin. these marvelous realities. What divided them into the two vol- Instructing the Christian does Christ truly mean to each of 12.Hilary made little headway at one of these,held in the city of Seleucia: umes, and two volumes appear in Corinthians in this fact seems for us? a.Tort trial Bible translations today. some to be excessive for Paul. How should we respond to b.Council As the title of these books However, it should be remem- God? St. Paul gives very concrete c.Inquisition implies, the central figure is bered, Corinth was known near advice. Samuel, Peter and Samuel, a prophet active cen- and far as a virtual capital of Andrew are examples. We must 13.Bizarrely the Eastern bishops,in demanding Hilary’s expulsion,enabled him to tri- turies before Christ. immorality and vice. follow Christ. There is no other umphantly Prophets were high revered St. John’s Gospel furnishes the way to true life and peace. a.become the first Western Patriarch of the East throughout the history of the cho- last reading. It is a story about sen people. They were seen as the decision to follow Jesus by b.return to his own city of Poitiers God’s special representatives, but Simon, later known as Peter, and c.win the debate by miming since he did not speak Greek also personally very holy and Simon’s brother, Andrew. In the READINGS devoted to God. At times, story, Jesus intrigues Andrew and Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Ps 40:2, 14.Hilary,by powers of persuasion,had some success against heresy,including the prophets resisted their callings Simon. They follow Jesus. Yet, 4, 7-10 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 removal of the aforementioned initially. Such was the case of the the Lord invites them to be apos- Jn 1:35-42 a.Bishop of Arles great prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel and tles. Monday: Heb 5:1-10 Ps 110:1-4 b.Simon the Mohair wearer Jeremiah. However, after all was They recognize Jesus as mes- Mk 2:18-22 c.Pope Benedict III said and done, they accommodat- siah. Jesus calls Peter to a new Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20 Ps 111:1-2, 4- ed themselves to God’s will and life, even giving him a new 5, 9, 10c Mk 2:23-28 accepted the call to be prophets. name, Cephas, that is often trans- 15.His relics Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 a.were reportedly burned by Protestants during the reformation. These figures were admired lated as Peter. Ps 110:1-4 Mk 3:1-6 because the call to be a prophet b.are on display in the Church of Santé Hilaire in Poitiers. Thursday: Heb 7:25-8:6 Ps 40:7-10, was seen precisely as a call, as a Reflection c.are in Notre Dame de Paris, buried under the tomb of call from God. 17 Mk 3:7-12 Quasimodo. In this weekend’s reading, The church, in the majesty and Friday: Heb 8:6-13 Ps 85:8,10-14 Mk 3:13-19 God calls Samuel. It occurs glory of its liturgy, called us all to ANSWERS: celebrate the birth of Christ at Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14 Ps 47:2- according to God’s plan. Samuel 1.a, 2.b, 3.a, 4.c, 5.a, 6.b, 7.c, 8.b, 9.c, 10.b, 11.c, 12.b, 13.b, 14.a, 15.a is open to hearing God, indeed Christmas, revealing to us that 3, 6-9 Mk 3:20-21 ready to hear God, but Samuel Jesus was the son of Mary, there- 20 COMMENTARY JANUARY 18, 2009 ‘A future pregnancy would be too risky...’

arious medical conditions chemotherapy, a secondary and Such violations are common- the belief that men and women can affect a woman’s abil- unintended effect may be sterility. place today. In the United States, should not really be expected to Vity to carry a pregnancy, Or when a man is battling testicu- an estimated 700,000 women have control or dominion over MAKING and at times even threaten her lar cancer, he may undergo surgi- undergo surgical tubal ligations their sexual drives and impulses. and her child’s life. Some of cal removal of the testes in order each year, and about 600,000 So many today seem to have SENSE OF these conditions include pul- to fight the disease, with the men undergo surgical vasec- renounced the project of pursuing monary hypertension, Marfan’s undesired consequence that he tomies. self-mastery within the domain of BIOETHICS syndrome and certain congenital will become sterile. Indirect ster- Vasectomies and tubal liga- sexuality. BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK problems with the aorta. When a ilizations are morally permissible tions do not treat any actually While it is clear that we cannot doctor informs a woman that she whenever there is a serious existing ailment or pathology. survive without food or water, it is cannot become pregnant in the pathology involved, and when the When a woman ties her tubes to false to assume, as our culture future without serious conse- contraceptive effects are unin- render any future sexual acts seems to do, that we cannot sur- times of the woman’s cycle as a quences to herself and her baby, tended. infertile, she is choosing to muti- vive without sexual gratification. means of avoiding a pregnancy. having her tubes tied might seem When a woman suffering from late a key faculty of her own Sex is not necessary for individual In the past few decades, the tech- to be the most appropriate pulmonary hypertension chooses body because she and/or her hus- survival, nor indispensable for a niques of Natural Family response. Some would further to tie her tubes, however, that band do not wish to practice peri- healthy and fulfilled personal life. Planning have become quite argue that since the sterilization tubal ligation does not address or odic abstinence to avoid a poten- For a single person, in fact, a sophisticated and precise in their would be for “medical reasons,” cure her hypertension; she is, tially dangerous pregnancy. A healthy and fulfilled personal life ability to determine when a it would be an “indirect steriliza- therefore, opting for a direct ster- tubal ligation under these circum- will depend on the proper ordering woman is fertile. Married couples tion” and therefore morally ilization. When a man chooses a stances would not, in fact, be for of the sexual faculties through the can use this information to limit acceptable. vasectomy because he is worried medical reasons, but instead, for self-discipline of abstinence, and sexual intercourse to infertile Yet in point of fact, a tubal lig- about transmitting a faulty gene reasons of marital convenience. an attendant growth in virtue. This periods, and practice abstinence ation to avoid a future pregnancy to his offspring, he is, likewise, We have a duty to respect the holds true in marriage as well, during fertile periods, when seri- would not be an indirect steriliza- opting for a direct sterilization. A integrity and totality of our own where spouses must pursue the ous reasons warrant it. tion at all. An indirect steriliza- direct sterilization is morally bodies, and cutting healthy fal- discipline of sexual self-restraint Respecting marital sexuality in tion is a procedure that in treating unacceptable because it involves lopian tubes in a woman’s body at various times if the marriage this way, and refusing to compro- an existing medical problem the decision to directly mutilate a is never a morally defensible relationship is to grow and flour- mise our sexual faculties through brings about an unintended loss healthy system of the body, one medical decision. ish. They may have to practice vasectomies or tubal ligations, of fertility in the process. For that is functioning normally and One of the key errors in think- such discipline under conditions promotes important personal example, when a patient with properly, for the sake of a contra- ing that stands behind the deci- of military deployment, work- virtues within marriage and prop- cancer receives radiation and ceptive end. sion for surgical sterilization is related absences, and chronic or erly respects the God-given and acute illnesses. life-giving designs of our own Whenever there may be legiti- bodies. mate reasons to avoid a pregnan- Incarnation and present circumstances cy, as in the case of a serious threat to the life of the mother or he Gospel reading for the kings, and foreigners. Jesus is child, married couples will be Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk,Ph.D. vigil Mass of Christmas Eve “located” amidst the very mixed called upon to practice a similar earned his doctorate in neuro- Tis the genealogy of Jesus bag that proceeds from Abraham, THE self-discipline, by adverting only science from Yale and did post- according to Matthew: a terror to our father in faith. Why? to those means of avoiding preg- doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priests and deacons with poor Because Matthew is deter- CATHOLIC nancy that properly respect the gift priest of the diocese of Fall River, Hebrew pronunciation and a bore mined to underscore the realism of of their sexuality and their respec- Mass., and serves as the director to most congregants. Once, it was the Incarnation. The coming of the DIFFERENCE tive masculinity and femininity. of education at The National a string of “begats”, now, it’s a Son of God is not magic. And it’s Practically speaking, this will Catholic Bioethics Center in catalogue of strange names with not sugar-coated. The Son, in the GEORGE WEIGEL entail choosing periodic absti- Philadelphia. See www.ncbcen- which most Catholics are unfamil- power of the Spirit, will fulfill the nence during the known fertile ter.org iar. Why would the church appoint Father’s covenantal promises such an odd Gospel reading on despite every obstacle that human Christmas? weakness and wickedness can man with whom serious Catholics Matthew’s point, in his time, throw into the path of the divine can do no serious business. Others special Mass offers a semblance was to locate Jesus within one fidelity. Moreover, in writing to have taken the precise opposite HOPE of peace. tack, arguing that the church has to Grief over the loss of a child stream of the Jewish messianic his Jewish-Christian readers (and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 expectation: the belief that the to potential converts to “stay in play,” that Catholics must never known brings its own set Promised One of God would be a Christianity from the tribe of “find common ground” with the of “what if” questions. Post- new administration, that “we have abortive women many times descendant of David. Thus there’s Abraham), Matthew takes pains to more common in the last decade all that begetting, from Abraham highlight Ruth, the Moabite to talk with these people,” even if experience deep seated guilt that means muting some of the and essential to this complicated especially around the anniversary to David, from David to the Exile, woman whose fidelity to her grief work. Trained counselors and from the Exile to St. Joseph. Jewish mother-in-law becomes church’s core issues and fudging of the abortion or the approxi- its sacramental discipline. Neither and priests offer compassion and mate date of birth. Jesus, Matthew is telling his read- one of the instruments by which forgiveness through interaction ers, is the fulfillment of both the God’s messianic promise to Israel of these approaches strikes me as Sylvia says, “I have no fond satisfactory. and reconciliation. memories to cherish of my baby. covenant with Abraham and the is fulfilled. In doing so, Matthew Project Rachel, founded in promises made to David. Which helps prepare his Jewish-Christian I’m all for talking with every- And I am responsible for that. one. But in this instance, when 1984 by Victoria Thorn in This year my child would have point was, I suspect, clear to the readers for two revolutionary Milwaukee, is the Catholic Jewish communities of the first ideas: that the new covenant in certain issues at stake are of fun- been 16. Think of all that he and damental moral gravity, and the Church’s healing ministry that I would have experienced by century for whom Matthew wrote; Jesus is universal in character, and operates as a network of profes- it’s not, perhaps, self-evidently that the gentiles, the wild branches interlocutors respond primarily to now.” Sylvia has found a place to power rather than reason, I believe sional counselors and priests, all grieve her loss in a local post- important to 21st-century grated onto the tree of Israel, are trained to provide one-on-one Christians, most of whom are gen- full inheritors of the promises to that, after the initial amenities, the abortive support group and says, conversation has to begin by the spiritual and psychological care “The one thing I’ve learned is tiles. Abraham. for those who are suffering No, were I to have preached Matthew’s brutal honesty about church and its leaders defining that healing takes time but you some non-negotiables — and because of an abortion. don’t have to grieve alone.” recently on Matthew’s genealogy, the messy history of the messianic Much of the recovery of post- I’d have pointed out that its most line is more than a matter of pointing out, politely but directly, the consequences that will follow abortion grief revolves around interesting feature is that it isn’t authorial honesty; Matthew refus- recognizing and accepting air-brushed. At the risk of blasphe- es to engage in spin-control to if, for example, the new adminis- tration signs off on a federal over- responsibility for the act. my, and to take an example from make an important theological Because the bond between moth- the contemporary “art” of spin- point. That point — face the facts ride of state laws providing con- science-clause protections for er and baby was broken during control, this is a “narrative” that squarely; God is in charge, and the abortion healing may require includes Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, God will ultimately prevail — Catholic health care professionals. The realism at the root of the realization that the baby was Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- Jeremiah Wright and Rod speaks as much to us as it did to a viable human being. Some ther- Blagojevich, rather than air-brush- the first century. Which brings me Christian faith demands no less. cator and the news editor/writer St. Matthew would have under- apies ask that the baby be named of Today’s Catholic newspaper. ing them out of the picture. To be back to Ayers, Blagojevich and the and imagined. Memorializing the sure, Matthew’s genealogy has rest. stood that. She is also the author of “Prayer infant with ceremony such as Book for Widows,” Our Sunday patriarchs, heroes, psalmists and In the weeks after Nov. 4, some candle lighting or attending a saintly men and women; but it Catholics have taken an apocalyp- George Weigel is a senior fellow of Visitor, 2004. also includes scoundrels, idolaters, tic view of the period ahead, see- the Ethics and Public Policy THE SCRIPTURE SEARCH WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK apostates, vicious kings, inept ing in President-elect Obama a Center in Washington, D.C. JANUARY 18, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

DOUBLE-DOUBLE BASKETBALL TROUBLE FOR USF IN 100-69 RAKING OF MAPLE LEAFS No mercy. After three straight losses to NAIA rated teams, the University of Saint Francis (USF) vented its frustration with a 100-69 win at Hutzell Athletic Center over Goshen College on Jan. 7. Six Lady Cougars scored in double figures and Jamika Banks and Vini Dawson racked up double doubles for USF. As Sports of Jan. 8, USF was 9-9 overall, 2-2 in Mid-Central College Conference play. CYO resumes basketball Luers claims title to the Battle of the action in 2009 Bishops Bowling Contest BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN to Gold League powerhouse St. Jude, losing twice to the Eagles by just a total of four points. The FORT WAYNE — The coveted FORT WAYNE — Catholic combined Gator roster of five “Battle of the Bishops” bowling Youth Organization (CYO) action eighth graders and three seventh (BOBB) trophy ended up on the resumed with league play on graders are led in scoring most south side of town this year as the Saturday, Jan. 10. At the Hessen games by Maria Zaremba and Bishop Luers Knights earned brag- Cassel site, Hessen Cassel boys Heather Sterrett. However, Sorg ging rights by winning two out of and girls were both victorious explains, “All of our girls can three matches over the Bishop over the teams from St. Therese contribute and play well togeth- Dwenger Saints at Thunder Bowl in Blue League competition. er.” on Dec. 18. St. Aloysius, the defending Both of the Fort Wayne dioce- league champs and 2008 tourna- Boys san high schools are part of an 18- ment runner-ups to Huntington team Fort Wayne High School Catholic, were idle for the first St. Charles (7) 18; St. Bowling Conference club, which week, but will face Hessen Joseph/St. Elizabeth (7) 30 — began their season the first week Cassel on Saturday, Jan. 17, in a Robertson 12, Morken 12 of November. Blue League battle. Over the St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel, 54; The conference consists of Christmas break, the Gator girls St. Therese, 18 — Palmer 7, schools in northeast Indiana and won a feeder tournament beating Castleman 12, Knapke 12 uses six different bowling alleys in PROVIDED BY THE FORT WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING CONFERENCE CLUB the young Squires, 35-24, for the St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth (8) the Fort Wayne area for their The coveted “Battle of the Bishops” bowling (BOBB) trophy ended up on championship. In early January, 39; Decatur (8) 27 — Hams 19, matches including Thunder Bowl, the south side of town this year as the Bishop Luers Knights earned St. Aloysius won another six- Kohne 8 Village Bowl, Georgetown, Crazy team tournament at Bethlehem Pinz Entertainment Center, Pro bragging rights by winning two out of three matches over the Bishop Lutheran. Girls Bowl West and Wayne Recreation Dwenger Saints at Thunder Bowl on Dec. 18. In his 23rd season with CYO, Center. Coach Bud Sorg hopes for a win- St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel, 27; The schools are participating in dinator and head coach at Bishop Scores were the following: ning season again for 2008-2009. St. Therese, 21 — Schaadt 12, a 10-week schedule, which will Dwenger High School, reports that • Boys Varsity — Bishop “We have good shooters and An. Trevino 10 culminate with sectional, regional, the format used for the matches is Dwenger 1119-1146 for a total of experienced girls on this team,” semi-state and state competition a no handicap scratch competition 2265; Bishop Luers 823-841 for a Sorg reported. Out for a few during the Saturdays in February. that continues thru the season until total of 1,664 weeks after double knee surgery, The state final match will be a winner is crowned conference • Girls Varsity — Bishop assistants Blane Sorg and Doyle housed in Indianapolis. Each team champ. Dwenger 635-656 for a total of Freiburger are filling in for Sorg. match consists of five varsity boys, Head coach for the victors 1291; Bishop Luers 703-733 for a St. Aloysius has a 2-0 league five varsity girls and five junior from Bishop Luers is Tom total of 1,436 record so far this season. varsity boys or girls per school Heonard. A complete listing of • Junior Varsity (mixed gen- Additionally, at the preseason Coaches are encouraged to e-mail going head to head in a two-game both teams’ rosters can be found at ders) — Bishop Dwenger 697- Queen of Angels Invitational, the scores to format to determine a winner. www.fortwaynebowling.com by 713 for a total of 1,410; Bishop Gators finished a strong second [email protected]. Rich Sarrazin, conference coor- clicking the high school link. Luers 790-815 for a total of 1,605 Pace heats up for ICCL basketball last weekend

SOUTH BEND — Inter-City tossed in 11 points for St. defeated Holy Family, 32-18. games continued Sunday, Jan. 35-42. St. Thomas’s Andrew Catholic League (ICCL) hard- Monica. Dylan Hensley of Holy Family 11. Ryan Wobbe and Connor Shafer had 13 points, and Zack wood boys basketball action Corpus Christi defeated St. had 14 points in the loss. Edmonds each had 10 points for Sailor had 12 points. Dylan consumed two days last week- Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart, St. Pius X beat St. Michael, Christ the King. Hensley had 12 points for Holy end as the regular season barrels 31-28. Ray Kowajski Plymouth, 39-13, as St. Pius X beat St. Jude, 39- Family. down to just three more week- of Corpus Christi St. Pius’ Greenan 30. Greenan Sullivan paced St. St. Monica defeated St. John ends. and Peter Sullivan had 12 Pius with 11 points. the Baptist, 49-16, with St. In Saturday’s boys’ varsity Murphy of points, and Corpus Christi beat St. Monica’s Patrick Hunsberger action, St. Joseph, Mishawaka, St. Thomas Denton Joseph, South Bend, 29-22. tossing in 11 points. beat St. Jude, 47-21, as Michael each had Gillis had Tommy Favorite of St. Joseph In other games, Holy Cross Whitfield, with 29 points — the 11 points. 10 points in had 12 points in the cause. Tim defeated St. Anthony, 30-26. high scorer of the weekend, and Queen the win. McNamara of Corpus Christi And with the scoring barrage of Vinnie Ravotto, with 10 points, of Peace Holy also had 12 points. Michael Whitfield’s 15 points paced the winners. beat St. John Cross narrow- Queen of Peace defeated Our for a victory, St. Joseph Christ the King scored a vic- the Baptist, 48- ly edged St. Lady of Hungary, 49-43, as Mishawaka defeated St. tory over St. Anthony, 38-35, 19. Nick Johnson, Matthew, 37-36, Queen of Peace’s Adam Michael, 40-19. with Matthew Royeca scoring with 14 points, and with Michael Madden Janowiak tossed in 19 points, 11 points for the victors. Adam Janowiak, with 13 points, scoring 16 points for the win- and Nick Johnson tossed in Our Lady of Hungary beat St. paced Queen of Peace. Max ners. Pat Quinn tossed in 13 another 18 points. Dominic Monica, 28-26. Jalem Holland Romans scored 11 points for the points for St. Matthew. Sanders had 19 points for Our had a game high 12 points for St. John team. Christ the King beat St. Lady. Our Lady. Patrick Hunsberger St. Joseph, South Bend, Matthew, 39-23, as varsity St. Thomas beat Holy Family, 22 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 18, 2009 “Bride Wars” (Fox 2000/Regency) situations and some mildly sugges- tion is A-III — adults. The Motion Amiable if predictable romantic tive dancing. The USCCB Office Picture Association of America rat- Catholic News MOVIE bauble about longtime devoted pals for Film & Broadcasting classifica- ing is PG-13. (Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, tion is A-III — adults, though it’s CAPSULES both in good comic form), who acceptable for older teens. 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St.Jude St.Monica Pam S.Knefely, 55, Joann M.Kirkhoff, St.John the Baptist Estelle J.Duarte, 84, FUNDRAISERS Mystery dinner theatre Day of reflection Most Precious Blood St. Bavo Alice J.Cherrone, 81, Pancakes and sausage for breakfast Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Hessen Mishawaka — A day of reflection Cassel will have a mystery din- Jerome C.Riester , 90, St.Adalbert Fort Wayne — The Knights of will be held at St. Francis Convent Rene C.DeLoof, 83, ner theatre Saturday, Jan. 31, at Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 9:30 Queen of Angels Columbus Council 9460 will St. Bavo Kenneth G.Noble, Sr., have a pancake and sausage the parish hall beginning with a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The theme for Mark Sanders, 68, 77, Corpus Christi breakfast Sunday, Feb. 1, at the hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Tickets the day is “The Master Weaver.” Notre Dame for $25 include appetizers, din- St.Jude St. Therese Parish Hall from 8 Bring your Bible. The cost of the Mary A.Bartholomew, Thomas S. ner and performance. Call (260) day is $15 and includes lunch. a.m. to 1 p.m. A freewill dona- Thelma A.Lorenz, 100, 101, Basilica of the Owsianowski, 77, tion will be accepted. 639-3169 for information. Register by Friday, Jan. 23, to Sister Barbara Anne Hallman at Most Precious Blood Sacred Heart St.Patrick Spaghetti dinner planned MISC. HAPPENINGS (574) 259-5427. Lewis M.Frisinger, 84, Brother Alexius Adam, Ronald S.Samulski, 72, Angola — St. Anthony of Padua Right to Life March Most Precious Blood CSC, 83, Our Lady of Holy Family South Bend — The Knights of Parish will have a spaghetti din- Allen County Right to Life March the Cross Chapel ner Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 5-7 Columbus will hold their annual Fort Wayne — The annual rally Dean L.Zirkle, 71, Sister Mary Vincent p.m. Tickets are: adult $5, chil- Right to Life March and meeting and march for life will be St.Jude Betty June Lord, All Gawel, CSSF,75, dren 12 and under $3 and chil- Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2-4 p.m. at Saturday, Jan. 24, at noon at the Souls Chapel Presentation of the dren 2 and under free. Dinner the council 553 headquarters on Scottish Rite Theatre. The march Granger Virgin Mary Chapel, Hill Street. A short march from will follow at 1 p.m. Father Robert L. includes garlic toast, dessert and Gregg A.Dunlap, 50, Livonia, Mich.Sister the council to St. Joseph Parish Plasker, CSC, 78, beverage. All proceeds benefit St.Pius X served at St.Stanislaus, the St. Anthony of Padua Church on Hill Street will be followed Little Flower Holy Hour Basilica of the Sacred St.Hyacinth and St. building fund. by a prayer service. Back at the Fort Wayne — Father Tony Heart council, Notre Dame law profes- Steinacker will celebrate the holy Adalbert, South Bend. Boy Scouts sponsor spaghetti dinner sor Carter Snead, a leading hour Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Fort Wayne — A spaghetti din- expert on pro-life and bioethical MacDougal Chapel at 7:15 p.m. Youth Mass and talk offered Seed Furniture Bank accepts ner will be held Saturday, Jan. issues, will speak outlining the Father Tony is associate pastor of New Haven — St. John the donations of bedroom and living 24, from 5-7 p.m. at the Queen upcoming legal and political St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Baptist, St. Rose and St. Louis room furniture, tables, chairs, bed of Angels Activities Center, 1500 challenges in bioethics and pro- Besancon will have a youth Mass linens and towels. Items must be W. State Blvd. Tickets are adults life principles. All faith commu- Open house planned each month at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at St. in working order and free of rips, $7, seniors (60+) $5, K-8 stu- nities are welcome. Free of Fort Wayne — The Third Order Louis Besancon Church. tears, stains, burns and animal dents: $5, pre-school free and charge. For information, contact of St. Francis Fraternity will Following Mass there will be a hair. Donations may be picked up family $25 and will be sold after Bill Schmitt at (574) 232-6777. have an open house on the third high school program on Pope by calling (260) 471-5802. The Masses. Sunday of each month at the John Paul II’s theology of the Mustard Seed is dedicated to pro- Looking for a clothes dryer University of Saint Francis body for teens presented by the viding household furnishings to those in need. Knights plan spaghetti dinner Fort Wayne — St. Mary Parish, Campus Ministry Office. For diocesan youth director, Cindy South Bend — The Knights of is looking for a clothes dryer for information call Barbara Klutz at Black. This program discusses Columbus Council 5521, 61533 its Ave Maria House at 432 (260) 486-8797. 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Wade and high school students. will be followed by an hour of activities, organizers said it will be On the morning of the annual adoration before the Blessed a “crazy week” in the nation’s cap- March for Life, the Washington Sacrament and Benediction. ital. Archdiocese expects more than • The South Bend area Knights The theme of this year’s march 20,000 Catholic teens and young of Columbus will hold their annu- is “Remember — The Life adults from all over the U.S. to al Right to Life March and Principles Mean ‘Equal Care’ attend its youth rally at the Meeting on Sunday, Jan. 25, from With No Exceptions,” meaning Verizon Center, Washington’s 2-4 p.m. at the Council 553 head- the intentional killing of even one largest sports arena, from 7:30- quarters on Hill Street at unborn human is never justified or 11:30 a.m., with a 10 a.m. Mass Washington Street. The gathering necessary, the Web site said. celebrated by Washington begins with a short march from Organizers are also stressing Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl. the council to St. Joseph Parish on that the U.S. must provide equal The Filipino Family Fund and Hill Street at 2 p.m., followed by a care for both a pregnant mother Culture of Life Foundation will prayer service. Back at the coun- and her unborn child. host the third annual “Champions cil, Notre Dame law professor The National Prayer Vigil for for Family” awards reception Jan. Carter Snead, a leading expert on Life will begin with a 7 p.m. Mass 22 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in pro-life and bioethical issues, will Jan. 21 at the Basilica of the Washington. Honorees include be speaking on the upcoming legal National Shrine of the Immaculate U.S. Rep. Joseph R. Pitts, R-Pa.; and political challenges to pro-life Conception and conclude with a Dr. Rene Bullecer, who heads principles. The event is free of 7:30 a.m. liturgy Jan. 22. Cardinal Human Life International in the charge and all faith communities Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, Philippines; and Father Jerome are welcome. For more informa- chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Magat, parochial vicar at Our tion, contact Bill Schmitt at (574) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 232-6777. will celebrate the evening Mass in Arlington, Va., and founder of • In Fort Wayne, the Allen CNS PHOTO/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI/POOL VIA REUTERS and Bishop Paul S. Loverde of the Guadalupe Free Clinic, a free County Right to Life 35th Annual Arlington, Va., will be the princi- medical clinic for the poor. Rally and March for Life will be In an annual liturgy, Pope Benedict XVI baptized 13 pal celebrant for the morning On Jan. 23 the American Life at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, infants in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 11 and Mass. League will hold a conference beginning at the Scottish Rite Bishop John M. D’Arcy will from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Center. David Bereit, the national emphasized the duty of parents and godparents to educate join youths and young adults, Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel in campaign director who led the 40 them in the faith. The pope defended the practice of most traveling by bus, from the Washington, followed by a 6 p.m. Days for Life campaign, will be Diocese of Fort Wayne-South concert sponsored by Students for the guest speaker. The march will infant baptism, saying it acts as a "bridge" between human Bend. In last week’s issue of Life of America and featuring be held at 1 p.m. through down- beings and God, and helps lead children along the path of Today’s Catholic, the diocese Barlow Girl and Laura Ingraham. town Fort Wayne to the Federal announced that Bishop D’Arcy Speakers at the conference will Building. grace. In his sermon, the pope said parents should consid- will concelebrate the Vigil for Life include Judie Brown, American er children not as their personal property to be shaped Mass at the Basilica of the Life League president; Catholic National Shrine of the Immaculate political commentator and some- according to their own ideas and desires, but as free chil- Conception in Washington on the time candidate Alan Keyes; and dren of God who need to be educated in order to make David Bereit, director of the Tim Johnson contributed to this evening of Jan. 21, and the youth article rally and Mass at the Verizon nationwide 40 Days for Life cam- the right choices in life. Center the next morning at the paign that combines prayer, fast- Verizon Center before the actual ing, vigils and community out- march. Plans are for the diocesan reach in 204 U.S. cities and 49 .12th Annual, contingent to meet on the states, said Marie Hahnenberg, Washington Mall and march project director for the Jan. 21-23 Symposium on together behind the diocesan ban- “training and activism week” ner with Bishop D’Arcy. sponsored by the American Life For the first time since the all- League in Washington. night vigil has been held, the U.S. “David Bereit is a hero in the Conference of Catholic Bishops pro-life movement,” Hahnenberg will direct people who won’t fit said in a statement. “His dedica- into the basilica for the events to tion to ending abortion through 4U
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