Think Green 50¢ Recycle May 20, 2012 Volume 86, No. 20 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Go Digital Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Ordination to the Priesthood May 26 Meet Deacons Jacob Meyer and Benjamin Muhlenkamp Christopher Lapp consecrated Pages 10-14 to the Lord’s ministry as deacon Same-sex marriage BY TIM JOHNSON Reaction to President Obama’s support FORT WAYNE — “With joy and thanksgiving, we have gathered to celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Pages 2, 4 Spirit upon Christopher Lapp as he enters the Order of the Diaconate through the sacrament of Holy Orders,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said as he opened his hom- ily at the ordination Mass. Pentecost Collection Bishop Rhoades ordained Christopher R. Lapp to the order of the diaconate on May 12 at the Cathedral for Seminarian of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. He will minister for a year as a deacon before his ordination to Education the Priesthood on June 1, 2013. Bishop Rhoades spoke about the divine initiative, as Assists formation costs spoken by the Lord to the Prophet Jeremiah: “Before Page 3 I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.” “Today, Chris makes that response,” Bishop Rhoades said. “With faith, he says ‘yes’ to the Lord’s Sainthood causes call. He trusts in the Lord’s words to Jeremiah: ‘To whomever I send you, you shall go; whatever I com- Two who served in America mand you, you shall speak. Have no fear before them, named venerable because I am with you to deliver you.’ With confidence in the Lord and His grace, Chris comes forward to be Page 5 consecrated for the Church’s ministry, to be ordained a deacon, a minister of Jesus Christ.” Bishop Rhoades spoke of celibacy, which the dea- con embraces. “The celibate life is a sacrifice and involves Soccer, softball renunciation, yet it is also a means to embrace life fully. More CYO in action Compelled by the sincere love photos are of Christ and living this state available at Page 17 www.diocesefwsb.org with total dedication, Chris will KAY COZAD cling to Christ more easily with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades solemnly recites the Prayer of Ordination over Christopher Lapp at LAPP, PAGE 8 his diaconate Mass of Ordination on May 12 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. HONORING OUR LADY IN MAY Bishop Rhoades to ordain two men to the Priesthood May 26 FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Columbus, Ohio. Rhoades will ordain Deacon Benjamin More Muhlenkamp is Muhlenkamp and Deacon Jacob Meyer to information on the from Geneva, and the Priesthood on Saturday, May 26, at 11 two young men to be the son of Gary a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate ordained can be found and Mary Agnes Conception in Fort Wayne. on pages 10-14 Muhlenkamp, the Born in Wheaton, Ill., and now a resident middle child in a of Niles, Mich., Meyer is the oldest of three family with five chil- children of Kurt and Julie Meyer. He attend- dren, four of whom are girls. Raised on PROVIDED BY KATHY WANECKE ed Holy Cross School, South Bend, and is a dairy farm, he said he began thinking All three campuses of Mishawaka Catholic a graduate of Ball State University with a about the priesthood while he was in college bachelor’s degree in human resource man- an Indiana University-Purdue University at School — St. Monica, St. Joseph and St. agement. Originally, Meyer had intended to Fort Wayne (IPFW) studying for his bach- Bavo — came together for “Faith Families” on pursue a business career but told his parents elor’s degree in organizational leadership and prior to graduation he wanted to become a supervision. Following graduation, he began Tuesday, May 8. The school prayed the living Catholic priest. He then began his theologi- his theological studies at Pontifical College rosary and launched a balloon rosary. cal studies at Pontifical College Josephinum, Josephinum. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 20, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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A few hours before voters in North Carolina were to go to the polls May 8, Bishop Peter in December by the Diocese of Fort Love and Life in the Divine Plan. Given the J. Jugis of Charlotte prayed with his brother bishops for the courage always to defend the Gospel Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun movement to redefine marriage in our country during their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican. St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. to include same-sex unions, I have decided to Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, use this column to share with you the part of IN, and additional mailing office. that pastoral letter that deals with this issue. from the beginning the Creator made them sons to have chaste friendships. ‘Chastity is I think we explain well the reasons why the male and female… For this reason a man expressed notably in friendship with one’s POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Church opposes so-called “same-sex mar- shall leave his father and mother and be neighbor. 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Advertising bond between one man and one woman Today, advocacy for the legal recognition sacrificing the bedrock of society that is mar- deadline is nine days before publica- whose two-in-one-flesh communion of per- of various same-sex relationships is often riage and the family and without violating the tion date. sons is an indispensable good at the heart of equated with non-discrimination, fairness, religious liberty of persons and institutions. every family and every society. Same-sex equality, and civil rights. However, it is not The legal recognition of same-sex unions Today’s Catholic may be reached at : unions are incapable of realizing this specific Today’s Catholic, unjust to oppose legal recognition of same- poses a multifaceted threat to the very fabric P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN communion of persons. 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To pro- dignity of every human person, and the com- Male-female complementarity is intrinsic mote and protect marriage as the union of mon good, but also at the levels of education, to marriage. It is naturally ordered toward one man and one woman is itself a matter of cultural imagination and influence, and reli- authentic union and the generation of new life. justice. In fact, it would be a grave injustice if gious freedom.” Children are meant to be the gift of the per- the state ignored the unique and proper place For all the above reasons, we are indeed manent and exclusive union of a husband and of husbands and wives, the place of mothers deeply saddened by President Obama’s sup- a wife. A child is meant to have a mother and and fathers, and especially the rights of chil- port of the redefinition of marriage. We must a father. The true nature of marriage, lived in dren, who deserve from society clear guidance pray and work for the promotion and protec- openness to life, is a witness to the precious as they grow to sexual maturity. Indeed, with- tion of marriage. Doing so serves the true gift of the child and to the unique roles of a out this protection the state would, in effect, good of persons. Doing so serves the good of mother and father. Same-sex unions are inca- intentionally deprive children of the right to a the future of our nation. I thank all who are pable of such a witness. Consequently, mak- mother and father. working to defend, promote, and strengthen ing them equivalent to marriage disregards the The Church upholds the human dignity of marriages. May we all work together to cre- very nature of marriage. homosexual persons, who are to ‘be accepted ate a vibrant culture of marriage according to Jesus teaches that marriage is between a with respect, compassion, and sensitivity’ God’s plan for the good of humanity! man and a woman. ‘Have you not read that (CCC 2358). She also encourages all per- May 20, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Civic commitment of Public Schedule of Christians must respect biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS beliefs of others, pope says • Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. — Adult Confirmation Mass, Saint Matthew’s Cathedral, South Bend • Monday, May 21, 5 p.m. — Vespers and 6 p.m. Mass with temporary vows of Franciscan Brothers SANSEPOLCRO, Italy (CNS) the population becomes more Minor, Saint Andrew Church, Fort Wayne — Celebrating the 1,000th anni- diverse, the pope told the towns- • Tuesday, May 22, 12:30 p.m. — Meeting with Diocesan Finance Council, Franciscan Alliance versary of a town founded to be people huddled under umbrellas Office, Mishawaka a model of Gospel peace and in a town square. • Wednesday, May 23, 5:30 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Bishop Dwenger High School, justice, Pope Benedict XVI said The pope had arrived in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Christians today must find ways Sansepolcro in the midst of a • Thursday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Presbyteral Council, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw to infuse their cities and nations rain storm that forced him to • Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Marian High School, Saint Matthew with Gospel values while wel- cancel a visit to La Verna, site of Cathedral, South Bend coming and respecting people a Franciscan shrine marking the • Friday, May 25, 10 a.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Bishop Luers High School, Cathedral of the with other beliefs. place where St. Francis of Assisi Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne In his evening visit May 13 received the stigmata. • Saturday, May 26, 11 a.m. — Priesthood Ordination Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate to Sansepolcro, named after the Pope Benedict had started Conception, Fort Wayne Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, the the day in Arezzo, celebrating • Saturday, May 26, 5 p.m. — Adult Confirmation Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, pope urged the townspeople to Mass in a park with an estimated Fort Wayne use the anniversary to emulate 30,000 people, including Italian Sts. Arcanus and Aegidius, who Prime Minister Mario Monti. established the town after return- Tuscany was the birth- ing from Jerusalem. place and heart of the Italian Deacon appointment announced The saints saw the town as a Renaissance, a humanist move- place where Christians could ful- ment that led to a flourishing of fill their vocation to build a soci- art, music and literature. Tuscans The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- ety marked by peace through the today, the pope said, have to ask South Bend, has made the following deacon assignment: practice of justice, he said. themselves “what vision of the • Newly-ordained Deacon Christopher R. Lapp to summer diaconal ministry at “Today there is a particular human person they are able to St. Therese Parish, Fort Wayne. need for the Church’s service propose to new generations.” to the world to be expressed The Gospel calls Christians through enlightened lay faithful,” “to live God’s love toward every- involved in civil society “with a one” with solidarity, care for the desire to serve that goes beyond weakest members of society and Priest appointment announced their private interests and beyond respect for the dignity of each partisan views,” he said. person, he said. The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- “The common good counts “To be in solidarity with the South Bend, has made the following appointment, effective May 9, 2012: more than the good of the indi- poor is to recognize the plan of • Rev. Peter Dee De vidual, and it’s up to Christians God the creator who has made to parochial vicar, Cathedral of the Immaculate to contribute to the birth of new everyone one family,” the pope Conception, Fort Wayne, with special ministry to the Burmese community of public ethics,” the pope said. said. the Midwest. The challenge facing the Pope Benedict said giving wit- people of Sansepolcro is to take ness to God’s love by caring for the city’s founding ideals as a the weakest must include defend- Christian town and harmonize ing human life from conception them with acceptance of others to natural death and protecting Pentecost Collection for Seminarian and “the incorporation of differ- the family. ent cultures and sensibilities” as Education, assists formation costs

FORT WAYNE — The Diocese second collection held each year important need.” of Fort Wayne-South Bend contin- on the weekend of the solemnity “The Holy Spirit is truly ‘the ues to be blessed with an increase of Pentecost. soul of the Church,’” Bishop in the number of seminarians Harry Verhiley, secretary Rhoades said in his letter, “and studying for the priesthood. of stewardship and develop- the source of all dynamism in At present, there are 26 semi- ment, said, “The results of last the Church. As we celebrate the narians, and Deacons Jacob Meyer year’s Pentecost Collection were descent of the Holy Spirit upon and Ben Muhlenkamp will be incredible. Our diocese collected the Apostles in Jerusalem on ordained as priests May 26. The $250,000 in support of our semi- Pentecost Sunday, let us pray ordination of the two seminarians narians. This was the largest annu- that the Holy Spirit will bless the is a special blessing for the dio- al second collection in the history Church in our diocese with His cese and a result of the generosity of our diocese. We understand the manifold gifts and continue to of its people. importance of this effort, because inspire in the hearts of our youth Msgr. Bernard Galic, vocations we understand the importance of an openness to God’s call. In faith, director for the Diocese of Fort having good priests.” may we all put our lives under the Wayne-South Bend, said, “This Bishop Rhoades, in his let- active power of the Holy Spirit!” is an exciting time for the Church ter to the faithful, said, “The Verhiley said, “We should pray because interest in the priesthood increase in seminarians has added for our seminarians, and support is on the rise. It looks as though a significant increase in expense their priestly vocation by offering we could have as many as 30 to our diocesan budget, there- financial assistance to this impor- seminarians for the upcoming fall fore, last year we instituted the tant effort. Our generosity will semester, since we have 22 return- annual Pentecost Collection for come back to us in the form of ing seminarians and eight appli- Seminarian Education. Your gen- pastoral, sacramental and spiritual cants. This is a great blessing for erosity was amazing! We raised service, because investment in our our diocese.” $250,000, which was a big help seminarians is an investment in The increase of seminarians paying our expenses which totaled the life of our parishes and the life brings financial challenges as well. $870,000. The Annual Bishop’s of the Church.” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades refers Appeal was also a major help.” to this as a “happy problem.” To “I ask you again this year address this “happy problem” last to be generous in the Pentecost year Bishop Rhoades instituted an Collection to help fund our annual collection on the solem- seminarians’ education,” Bishop For further information and to make CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING nity of Pentecost. The Pentecost Rhoades added. “Please ask the an online contribution, go to Pope Benedict XVI gives Communion to a girl as he celebrates Mass in Collection for the Education of Holy Spirit to guide you as you www.diocesfwsb.org and click the Arezzo, Italy, May 13. Seminarians is a special, annual discern your sacrificial gift for this Pentecost collection tab. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 20, 2012 Catholic leaders reject Obama’s support for same-sex marriage

BY MARK PATTISON riage is not a matter of politics. It is a matter of values and the founda- tion of society and family.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — On May 8, North Carolina voters Catholic leaders rejected approved a constitutional amend- President Barack Obama’s May ment defining marriage as a union 9 declaration in a television between one man and one woman interview that “personally it is by a 3-to-2 margin. According to an important for me to go ahead initial tally by the North Carolina and affirm that I think same-sex State Board of Elections, 1,303,952 couples should be able to get people — 61.05 percent — voted married.” for the amendment while 831,788 “President Obama’s words today people — 38.95 percent — voted are not surprising since they follow against it. upon various actions already taken The amendment read, “Marriage by his administration that erode or between one man and one woman ignore the unique meaning of mar- is the only domestic legal union that riage,” said Cardinal Timothy M. shall be valid or recognized in this Dolan of New York, president of state.” It enshrines the definition of the U.S. bishops, in a May 9 state- traditional marriage in the state con- ment. stitution, elevating it from what has “We cannot be silent in the face been state law since 1996. of words or actions that would Across the country the views of undermine the institution of mar- many Catholics, though, appear to riage, the very cornerstone of our be trending toward support of same- society,” Cardinal Dolan added. sex marriage. “The people of this country, espe- CNS PHOTO/PETE SOUZA, COURTESY WHITE HOUSE VIA REUTERS A March poll conducted jointly cially our children, deserve better.” U.S. President Barack Obama gestures during an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC’s “Good Morning by the Public Religion Research In December 2010, Obama said America” at the White House May 9. During the interview Obama said he believes same-sex couples should be Institute and Religion News Service his views on same-sex marriage allowed to marry. found overall Catholic support for were “evolving” and that he “strug- same-sex marriage to be 59 per- gles with this,” adding he would cent, with 36 percent of Catholics continue thinking about the issue. as being only between one man and riage based on the clear understand- uphold the traditional meaning of opposed. Support by Americans An Associated Press story May 10 one woman, and also teaches that ing that the complementarity of marriage.” overall is at 52 percent, with 44 quoted Obama as saying he wanted any sexual activity outside of mar- man and woman is intrinsic to the One such effort is a petition percent opposed. Among white to announce his support for such riage is sinful. meaning of marriage. The word drive in the state of Maryland to Catholics, 57 percent support same- unions “in my own way, on my “I pray for the president every ‘marriage’ describes the exclusive overturn a law passed earlier this sex marriage and 37 percent oppose own terms” but acknowledged ear- day, and will continue to pray and lifelong union of one man and year to allow same-sex marriage in it. lier remarks by Vice President Joe that he and his administration act one woman open to generating and the state. The archdiocese covers The demographic groups Biden prompted his announcement. justly to uphold and protect mar- nurturing children. Other unions five Maryland counties in addition that showed majority opposi- On May 6, Biden, a Catholic, riage as the union of one man and exist, but they are not marriage.” to the District of Columbia. tion to same-sex marriage were said he was “absolutely comfort- one woman,” Cardinal Dolan said. In its statement, the archdiocese The Maryland Marriage Alliance respondents age 65 and up, white able” with same-sex couples mar- “May we all work to promote and said it would “continue to strongly said May 2 that a petition to put the evangelicals, Republicans, African- rying, adding they should get “the protect marriage and by so doing advocate for the federal govern- law to a vote had collected more Americans, and those with a high same exact rights” heterosexual serve the true good of all persons.” ment’s existing definition of mar- than 30,000 voter signatures. Nearly school education or less. In addi- married couples receive. In a May 9 statement, the riage as the union of one man and 56,000 valid signatures are needed tion, pluralities of men and “minor- The Catholic Church upholds Archdiocese of Washington said it one woman,” adding it supports by June 30 to add the referendum ity Christian” affiliations said they the sanctity of traditional marriage “opposes the redefinition of mar- efforts undertaken by those who to the November ballot, with half were opposed. due May 31 to the Maryland State According to polls conducted Board of Elections. over the past five years by Gallup, “For us in Maryland, the vote on ABC-The Washington Post, NBC- marriage this November has noth- The Wall Street Journal, CNN- Fiberglass Replacement Windows ing to do with politics,” said Mary Opinion Research Center and Ellen Russell, executive director of the Pew Research Center, public the Maryland Catholic Conference, support for same-sex marriage has in a May 9 statement. “It will be a risen from 40 percent in 2006 to vote on the issue of marriage itself.” majority support today. She added, “The definition of mar-

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BY CINDY WOODEN “reproached demands to subvert the very nature of the Church” and reminded people that “a true VATICAN CITY (CNS) — renewal of the ecclesial com- Although she was never canon- munity is not achieved so much ized, St. Hildegard of Bingen with a change in the structures as is to be added to the Catholic much as with a sincere spirit of Church’s formal list of saints, and penitence.” Catholics worldwide may cel- In addition, the pope noted, ebrate her feast day with a Mass modern Catholics can learn from and special readings by order of her “love for creation, her medi- Pope Benedict XVI. cine, her poetry and music that is The Vatican announced May being recreated today.” 10 that the pope formalized the During a May 10 meeting with Church’s recognition of the 12th- Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect century German Benedictine mys- of the Congregation for Saints’ tic, “inscribing Causes, Pope Benedict signed 17 her in the cata- decrees further- logue of saints.” ing the saint- The same ... modern Catholics can hood causes day, the pope of dozens CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF KNA advanced the of individu- St. Hildegard of Bingen is depicted on a gilded altar- CNS PHOTO sainthood causes learn from her ‘love for als, including piece inside the Rochuskapelle, a pilgrim church dedi- Bishop Frederic Baraga is depicted in a portrait from of 19th-century Bishop Baraga cated to St. Roch in the town of Bingen am Rhein, the Diocese of Marquette. The Slovenian priest served U.S. Bishop creation, her medicine, her and Sister Germany. Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree May among the Ojibwa and Ottawa in the Great Lakes Frederic Baraga Demjanovich. 10 that formalized her Sept. 17 feast and added her region in the 19th century. He was named the first of Marquette, The decrees name to the Church’s catalogue of saints. The German bishop of Upper Michigan in 1857. Pope Benedict XVI Mich., and poetry and music that is for both of the Benedictine mystic, although venerated for centuries, moved his cause for sainthood a step forward May 10 of Sister U.S. candidates had never been officially canonized. by signing a decree recognizing him as “venerable.” Miriam Teresa for canoniza- Demjanovich, being recreated today.’ tion recognize that they hero- a member of Sister Demjanovich was born also formally acknowledged that a missionary who died in a plane ically lived the the Sisters of in Bayonne, N.J., in 1901. After Pope Benedict signed a decree crash in Ecuador in 1969 at the Christian virtues Charity of St. attending Bayonne public schools, March 14 recognizing the heroic age of 86. She had served in and are “vener- Elizabeth in she began studies at the College virtues of Father Felix Varela, a South America for almost 50 able.” Before Convent Station, of St. Elizabeth in Convent Cuban born priest who died in years. they can be beatified, the Vatican N.J., who died in 1927. Station, graduating in 1923. Two Florida in 1853. The move was Other decrees recognized must recognize that a miracle has The pope’s order regarding St. years later, she entered the Sisters announced in the United States the martyrdom of: Odoardo occurred through their interces- Hildegard recognizes her wide- of Charity at Convent Station. and Cuba in April. Focherini, an Italian who died in sion. spread fame of holiness and that She wrote a series of spiritual Among the decrees there also a Nazi prison camp in 1944 after Father Baraga was ordained a Catholics have venerated her for conferences, which were collect- were two recognizing miracles, being arrested while helping Jews priest in Slovenia in 1823 but left centuries. ed and published after her death paving the way for the beati- escape capture by the Nazis; 14 for America in the early 1830s In a 2010 series of audience as a book, “Greater Perfection.” fications of Capuchin Brother Franciscan friars killed in Prague to serve among the Ojibwa and talks about women’s contri- She died in 1927 at the age of 26. Thomas of Olera, Italy, who died in 1611; and 22 Spaniards killed Ottawa in Michigan. Beginning butions to the Church, Pope Announcing the decrees signed in Austria in 1631, and of Italian during the Spanish civil war in in 1835 he worked in the Upper Benedict dedicated two talks to by the pope May 10, the Vatican Salesian Sister Maria Troncatti, the 1930. St. Hildegard. He said she is a Peninsula, where his constant trav- worthy role model for Catholics els to Indian villages even in the today because of “her love for harsh winter months earned him Christ and His Church, which the nickname “Snowshoe Priest.” was suffering in her time, too, He was named the first bishop and was wounded also then by of Upper Michigan in 1857. In the sins of priests and laypeople.” 1866, two years before his death, In St. Hildegard’s time, there he moved the headquarters of the were calls for radical reform of diocese from Sault Ste. Marie on the Church to fight the problem the eastern end of the peninsula to of abuses made by the clergy, centrally located Marquette, where the pope had said. However, she it remains today.

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OF DEADLY EXPLOSION IN DAMASCUS, SYRIA the ordinariate, with 30 ordinations Lynch of St. Petersburg, Fla. “What expected in the next few months. we’re fighting for is to maintain the The ordinariate, officially inaugu- definition of a sacrament, one of rated Feb. 12, is similar to a Catholic seven instituted by Christ to give diocese, but national in scope. Pope grace,” the bishop said May 10 dur- Benedict established the ordinari- ing an interview with Catholic News ate Jan. 1 in response to requests Service. Bishop Lynch was at the by Anglicans seeking to become Vatican for his “ad limina” visit. Catholics. Parishes of the ordinariate After four days of meetings with will be fully Catholic while retaining Vatican officials and Masses at the elements of their Anglican heritage major basilicas of Rome, he and the and traditions, including liturgical other bishops of Florida met May traditions. Msgr. Jeffrey N. Steenson, 11 with Pope Benedict XVI. As part head of the ordinariate, welcomed of the 14th group of U.S. bishops to Father Bergman’s arrival, calling it make their “ad limina” visits since “a significant moment in the young November, Archbishop Thomas G. history of the ordinariate. The incar- Wenski of Miami told CNS that dination of Father Bergman, and the although the pope was engaged in reception of several Anglican com- the discussions, “you can see he is munities across the United States and not a young man any more. It must Canada over the past few months be a great sacrifice on his part to put are tangible signs of Christ at work up with us day after day.” The arch- in this new undertaking,” he said. bishop kicked off the Florida bish- The 41-year-old Father Bergman, ops’ group discussion with the pope ordained an Episcopal priest in 1997, by explaining “the challenge and the had been serving for the past five opportunity” of the state’s growth years as chaplain to the 150-mem- through people coming from other ber St. Thomas More Anglican Use parts of the United States and, espe- Society in Scranton. The group will become St. Thomas More Parish at cially, through immigration from CNS PHOTO/KHALED AL-HARIRI, REUTERS Latin America and the Caribbean. St. Joseph Church and will be based He said the bishops also spoke to the Residents and security personnel gather at the site of an explosion in Damascus, Syria, in the former St. Joseph property starting in late August. pope about the need to strengthen May 10. Two suicide car bombs ripped through the Syrian capital that day, killing at Catholic families. Bishop Lynch told CNS that in his experience, even if least 55 people and tearing the facade off a military intelligence building in the deadliest Austria’s pastoral the government offers “all kinds of explosions since the country’s uprising began 14 months ago. assurances” about exemptions for Cardinal Schonborn religious communities on same-sex works to hold his Church unions, “if we give in on this one or blink on this one, which I don’t think to the families of the victims.” The the society responded to a “doctrinal opportunities. Bishop Lynch spoke together theologically we could do, but even written statement May 11 said the preamble” stipulating the group’s to Catholic News Service May 10 OXFORD, England (CNS) — if for any reason we did, we could latest violence “should encourage all assent to certain Church teachings, about his advice to U.S. religious suddenly find ourselves” facing a When discontented Austrian priests sides to boost and strengthen their presumably including elements women after the Congregation for mark the first anniversary of their situation in which the government commitment to implementing the of the teaching of Vatican II, as a the Doctrine of the Faith ordered a says, “You’ve got to do it” or all “Call to Disobedience” in June, it Annan Peace Plan, which has been prerequisite for reconciliation. The reform of the Leadership Conference will highlight the difficulties fac- government funding for Church pro- accepted by all sides in the conflict.” Vatican has yet to respond, but the of Women Religious, an organiza- grams would stop. ing Cardinal Christoph Schonborn The attacks also show that outside director of the Vatican press office tion of superiors of most of the of Vienna in holding his disparate help is needed, it said. initially described the latest position women’s orders in the United States. Catholic community together. In Vatican spokesman calls as a “step forward.” The society Interviewed during his “ad lim- the nearly 17 years since Cardinal on nations to help Syria Traditionalist leader says is hardly united behind its leader’s ina” visit to the Vatican, the bishop Schonborn became the spiritual position, however. In April, accord- would not comment on the discus- leader of the Vienna Archdiocese, implement peace plan group could divide over ing to a letter which surfaced on the sions which the bishops of Florida, he has had to face organized dis- unity with Rome Internet May 10, the society’s other Georgia, North Carolina and South sent from clergy and laity seeking VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The three bishops warned Bishop Fellay Carolina had with Vatican officials, several Church reforms including international community must help that the Vatican’s apparent offer to including those at the Congregation admitting women to the priesthood. MENZINGEN, Switzerland (CNS) establish the group as a personal for the Doctrine of the Faith and bolster Syria’s fragile peace plan, — The leader of a breakaway group Both supporters and critics agree which risks unraveling in the wake prelature — a status currently held the Congregation for Institutes of the cardinal has responded in a pas- of traditionalist Catholics spoke in only by Opus Dei — constituted Consecrated Life and Societies of of one of the deadliest attacks in 14 unusually hopeful terms about a pos- toral spirit. “There’s no doubt he’s months of uprisings and conflict, the a “trap,” and urged him to say no. Apostolic Life. But, before coming under strong pressure,” said Herman sible reconciliation with Rome, but “There are some discrepancies in the to Rome, Bishop Lynch had written Vatican spokesman said. Some 55 acknowledged significant internal Bahr, treasurer of Austria’s Laity people were killed and more than society,” Bishop Fellay told CNS. “I a piece for his blog about the doctri- Initiative launched in 2009.” He’s resistance to such a move, which he cannot exclude that there might be nal congregation ordering the reform 370 people injured after two suicide said might lead to the group splitting also a kind and generous man, who’s car bombs exploded near a military a split.” of the LCWR and his suggestion that in too strong a position to be pulled apart. Bishop Bernard Fellay, supe- the sisters not panic. The bishop told compound in Damascus during early rior general of the Society of St. Pius by either side. Although he can’t morning rush hour May 10. The CNS he did not think the Vatican tolerate open defiance, he clearly X, spoke to Catholic News Service Bishop Lynch says move was encouraged by U.S. bish- government blamed terrorists for the May 11 at the society’s headquarters favors change himself,” Bahr said. attack while the chief of the opposi- LCWR reform is not ops, who “prize and love” the sisters Bahr’s comments came in reac- in Switzerland about the latest events in their dioceses. tion Syrian National Council, Burhan in more than two years of efforts ‘Armageddon’ for group tion to an April 5 Holy Thursday Ghalioun, blamed the government at reconciliation with the Vatican. homily by Pope Benedict XVI crit- for the bombings, saying it was a The society effectively broke with VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While US Anglican ordinariate icizing — without specifying the tactic to keep people indoors and not Rome in 1988, when its founder, the a Vatican investigation or demand European country — a group of demonstrating against the regime. late Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, for reform can feel like the end of gets first priest; more priests who issued a call to disobey Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, ordained four bishops without the the world to the group or institution to be ordained soon certain aspects of Church teaching. Vatican spokesman, expressed the permission of Blessed John Paul involved, Bishop Robert N. Lynch of In Austria, there’s little doubt that the Vatican’s “strong condemnation and II in a protest against modernizing St. Petersburg, Fla., said his experi- HOUSTON (CNS) — The fledg- pope was referring to the “Initiative the heartfelt closeness of the Holy changes that followed the Second ence has been that such actions are ling U.S. ordinariate for Anglican of Parish Priests.” Father and the Catholic community Vatican Council of 1962-65. In April not devastating and actually can be groups entering the Catholic Church May 20, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

St. Pius X students bike in the Gospel of Jesus Christ exem- plifies the purpose and goals of the to school federation.” In announcing the award, the GRANGER — Students from St. NFPC, which represents 26,000 Pius X Catholic School in Granger around the diocese priests nationwide, praised Father normally get a lift to school, but Groody’s work in the Latino com- on Wednesday, May 9, they used munity and his scholarship in migra- their own wheels to get there. It tion issues and theology. was the school’s third annual Bike Father Groody, who also directs to School Day. BLESSED SACRAMENT DINNER, AUCTION FUNDS ND VISION the Center for Latino Spirituality and St. Pius students and their fami- Culture at the university’s Institute lies met at 6:40 a.m. in the parking PARTICIPANTS for Latino Studies, spent many years lot of Knollwood Country Club. doing pastoral work and research in There was a prayer before the ride Latin America and along the U.S.- began at 7 a.m. Msgr. William Mexican border, particularly in the Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X Coachella Valley of California. Catholic Church and an avid cyclist, offered the prayer and led the cavalcade to the main entrance Redeemer Radio to of the school. Joining Msgr. broadcast Ordination to Schooler on the ride this year were Principal Elaine Holmes, Father Priesthood Terry Coonan, pastoral vicar and FORT WAYNE — Redeemer seminarian Bill Meininger. Radio, Catholic Radio, AM 1450, The ride from Knollwood to will broadcast the Ordination to St. Pius was just over three miles. Priesthood of Deacon Jacob Meyer Bike helmets were mandatory and Deacon Ben Muhlenkamp for riders and parents or guard- on May 26 at 11 a.m., from the ians accompanied their children. Cathedral of the Immaculate St. Joseph County Police were Conception in Fort Wayne. a presence at all busy intersec- Redeemer Radio’s live cover- tions between Knollwood and the age from the cathedral commences school and Friends of Granger at 10:55 a.m. with Father Daryl Paths (FGP) assisted cyclists Rybicki, Dr. Matthew Bunson and along the way. Sean McBride anchoring the broad- The cyclists arrived back at the cast. Coverage of the ordination school after 7:30 a.m. when the will also be streamed on the internet Harris Township Department fire- at www.RedeemerRadio.com, and fighters in a fire truck greeted rid- PROVIDED BY BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH, ALBION simulcast in the South Bend area on ers at the school’s main entrance. WHLY AM 1580. “The purpose of the event is Parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion enjoyed a steak supper to raise awareness about reducing April 21 hosted by the Rosary Sodality Club. A baked goods and gift basket auction fol- Scout names added our carbon footprint, get our bod- lowed dinner with spirited bidding occurring over several items. The event raised funds ies moving and to show an imper- The following Girl Scouts from ative need for Granger to have to send Blessed Sacrament high school students to ND Vision, a weeklong summer con- St. Charles Borromeo who received paths, bike lanes or sidewalks,” ference on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. This year Blessed Sacrament the Family of God religious medal said Bill Corbett, chair of St. Pius were not listed: Morgan Meyer, X Bike to School Day. will send 12 students to Notre Dame Vision. Sarah Walden and Ellie Mondock. Catholic Youth Summer Camp needs volunteer St. Vincent’s Leach wins ‘Mornings of Reflections’ ST. VINCENT STUDENTS PLANT VICTORY staff essay contest offered in June MILFORD — The second annual FORT WYANE — Marcus Leach is The diocesan Office of Worship GARDEN AT FRANCISCAN CENTER Catholic Youth Summer Camp the winner of the 2012 Fifth-Grade will be hosting “Mornings of will be held from July 22-27 at Essay Contest for Indiana, spon- Reflection” at the following times Camp Mack in Milford. The camp sored by the Indiana Association of and locations. South Bend area: is co-sponsored by St. Jude Parish American Mothers, Inc. Leach is the Saturday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. to in South Bend, Sacred Heart Parish son of Matthew and Pamela Leach of noon, at St. Pius X Church, 52553 in Lakeville, and St. Matthew Fort Wayne and attends St. Vincent Fir Road, Granger, Ind. 46530. Cathedral in South Bend. de Paul School. Second place was Fort Wayne area: Saturday, June Camp directors are Dave and awarded to Isaac Dunifon, son of 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at St. Jan Torma, parishioners of St. Renee Dunifon and Martin Dunifon Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Jude. of Fort Wayne. He is a student at Trier Rd. Fort Wayne, Ind. 46815. The camp will serve youth St. John the Baptist School in Fort These retreats fulfill the annu- entering fourth, fifth and sixth Wayne. The topic for the essay was al diocesan retreat requirement for grades with a theme based on Luke “What My Mother Means To Me.” extraordinary ministers and lectors, 5:1-11. Space is available for 100 Each year American Mothers, although anybody is welcome to campers. Camp fee is $350 with a Inc. holds an essay contest, which attend. However, pre-registration is sibling rate of $300 for additional is open to all fifth graders in the mandatory. The registration form campers from the same family. nation. The national winner was is accessible online at the diocesan Volunteer staff is needed for the announced at the American Mothers, website, www.diocesefwsb.org. following positions: camp counsel- Inc. convention in Washington, ors, ages 18-24; senior camp coun- D.C., May 5-6 — Madeline Father Groody of Notre selors, ages 25 and over; nurses; Charles of Utah. The state and craft leaders and musicians. national entries were judged by the Dame receives annual To access an application for any University of Saint Francis English award for priests PROVIDED BY TONY LEY of these positions or for a camp department. American Mothers, Inc. The St. Vincent de Paul American Heritage Girls were brochure visit www.stjudeparish. also sponsors the Mother of the Year CHICAGO (CNS) — Holy net. Send the application to Dave Award, Young Mother of the Year Cross Father Daniel G. Groody, joined by the St. Vincent de Paul Boy Scouts and Cub Torma online at fisherofmendjt@ Award, and Mother of Achievement an associate professor of theology Scouts on May 5 to plant a 2,000 square foot garden at msn.net or mail to 901 Wheatly Award. Darlene Cyr is the president at the University of Notre Dame, Dr., South Bend, IN 46614. of the local Indiana Association of has received the 2012 Touchstone The Franciscan Center’s new Jean Kelly building located Application deadline is May 31. American Mothers. For more infor- Award from the National Federation at 1015 Maple Grove in Fort Wayne. The garden will serve For more information call (574) mation or to send nominations visit of Priests’ Councils. 291-3381 or (574) 707-3381. www.americanmothers.org. The award is presented annually the center’s clients with fresh produce and act as a meet- to a Catholic priest “whose service ing place for volunteers. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 20, 2012 LAPP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 an undivided heart. Celibacy frees Chris more completely for the service of God and others,” Bishop Rhoades said. Deacons are called to be ser- vants of the liberating truth of the Gospel. “They are to be filled with the conviction and spirit of St. Paul who wrote to the Corinthians: ‘We do not preach ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for the sake of Jesus,’” Bishop Rhoades said. JOE ROMIE “Notice how Paul did not direct During the Litany of Supplication Christopher Lapp lays prostrate on the attention to himself as a savior figure, sanctuary floor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during nor did he promote himself or his his Mass of ordination into the diaconate. At left, Deacon Christopher Lapp is welcomed with applause from diocesan priests, deacons and seminarians following his ordination into the diaconate on May 12.

own advantage,” Bishop Rhoades After the homily, the elect added. “He preached Jesus Christ as declared his intention to assume Lord and only preached himself as a the responsibility of the office of slave for the sake of Jesus. These are deacon, and promised obedience strong words. To be a slave means and respect to Bishop Rhoades and to belong to someone else and to live his successors. During the Litany one’s life in humble service. Chris, of Supplication, the candidate laid like St. Paul, knows that he belongs prostrate on the sanctuary floor of to someone else, to Jesus Christ.” the Cathedral of the Immaculate The humble, self-giving love Conception while the intercession of those ordained are called to live is an the Saints and Angels was invoked. imitation of Jesus who came “not to After the litany, Bishop Rhoades be served but to serve and to give His laid his hands on the head of the elect life as a ransom for many,” Bishop in accordance with the apostolic tra- Rhoades quoted. dition. Then, with the elect kneeling He spoke of the heart of diaconal and with hands outstretched, Bishop spirituality. “The service of the dea- Rhoades solemnly recited the Prayer con in the Church is threefold: the of Ordination. ministry of the word, of the altar, and The newly ordained was then of charity,” Bishop Rhoades said. invested with the stole and dalmatic “These ministries are all intercon- — the proper liturgical attire of the nected. In preaching Jesus Christ as diaconate. He was also handed the Lord, in serving at the altar and in Book of the Gospels, symbolizing serving God’s people with charity, the task of the deacon to proclaim the deacon is living the configuration the Gospel in liturgical celebrations to Christ the Servant that takes place and to preach the faith of the Church in ordination.” in word and deed. th “You will teach and serve in a Bishop Rhoades then bestowed Saint Mary’s College celebrates its 165 Commencement. society and culture that desperately the traditional liturgical gesture Congratulations to our 2012 graduates! needs the liberating Truth of the known as the fraternal kiss of peace, Gospel. You will teach and serve and thereby welcomed the new For information visit saintmarys.edu or call (574) 284-4587. the Gospel of life in a society where deacon into their ministry. The other the culture of death continues to deacons present also welcomed the spread. May you be filled with zeal newly ordained. for the new evangelization,” Bishop After the diaconate ordination 12-045 Commencement Ad 2012Gajor_Today'sCatholic.indd 1 4/26/12 9:09 AM Rhoades said. Mass, family and friends gathered to “I also encourage you to be close congratulate the newest deacon in the to the poor and needy, like the early diocese. Deacon Lapp was rendered A Fortnight for Freedom deacon saints of the Church, remem- nearly speechless and said he was bering that the poor need not only “overwhelmed.” His father Greg was The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urges that our material help, but also the hope equally overwhelmed with the ordi- all energies the Catholic Community can muster be of the Gospel,” he added. nation ceremony and said, “It was observed in a two week period of prayers and fasting Bishop Rhoades also encouraged awesome! I was raised Catholic and the candidate to be “a man of prayer love the Church and all the tradition.” devoted to a new birth of freedom in our beloved country who lives each day in communion Deacon Lapp’s grandmother, from June 21 to July 4 - beginning with the feasts of St. Thomas More and friendship with Jesus, embracing Dorothy Van Auken was overjoyed His Gospel as your daily rule of life.” to have witnessed her first diacon- and St. John Fisher and ending with Independence Day, The Rite of Ordination itself is rich ate ordination and said, “It was you are asked to join in urgent prayer for religious liberty! with meaning and symbolism. After fabulous. I am so proud of Chris.” Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus the chanting of the Gospel, came the Brother Josh added, “He’ll be great Election of the Candidate, whereby at it (being a priest) because he’s a will celebrate Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, the candidate is formally chosen for great leader.” South Bend on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. ordination and becomes referred to as Mom Juli spoke with a mother’s the elect. The candidate was presented heart of the change she has witnessed 445 to the bishop by Father Jacob Runyon, in her son, “He’s still your kid, but he is Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass parochial vicar of St. Matthew much more devoted and holy.” Of her at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral, South Bend, and associ- son’s future she said, “He is a leader ate vocation director. Father Runyon and a servant.” Fort Wayne on Saturday, June 30 at 5:00 p.m. testified to the candidate’s worthiness, after which Bishop Rhoades formally All faithful are invited accepted Lapp to be ordained as dea- con. Kay Cozad contributed to this story. May 20, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Catholic school students donate CONGRATULATING GRADUATES gift to Elkhart student

BY JODI MAGELLANES

ELKHART — A friendship between one Mishawaka Catholic Schools teacher and her public school counterpart has enabled a physically handicapped student to swing through the air next to his classmates. Sue Felix teaches first grade at Beardsley Elementary on Elkhart’s near east side. Her own children attend Mishawaka Catholic Schools, which is how she and Mishawaka Catholic Schools first-grade teacher Beth Whitfield first became acquaint- ed. Felix’s and Whitfield’s classes have corresponded with each other for several years as pen pals. Earlier this year Whitfield’s students even enjoyed a virtual visit from Felix’s. Whitfield said she also keeps Beardsley students in mind when the opportunity arises to act as Christ to others by way of school or classroom ser- vice projects. In observance of Catholic Schools Week in January, Whitfield gave consideration to a new idea from Felix. “She’s always said there’s a great need. She talked about it with students here, regarding how it’s different for kids there — PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS how they don’t always have food at home, or enough clothes to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades congratulates University of Saint wear when it’s cold,” Whitfield PHOTO PROVIDED Francis degree candidates at a Baccalaureate Mass at the said. So, at first, Whitfield’s class Brontavious Coleman enjoys the new swing donated by Mishawaka discussed raising money to make Catholic students and installed recently at Beardsley Elementary School Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. blankets. But then the talk turned in Elkhart. Coleman has physical disabilities stemming from Dandy The May 4 morning Mass preceded the 2 p.m. commence- to one of Felix’s students, seven- Walker Syndrome that keep him from walking and from playing on ment in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. year-old Brontavious Coleman, playground equipment with his classmates during recess. who has physical disabilities stemming from Dandy Walker Syndrome that keep him from to the Ronald McDonald House, walking and from playing on where home-away-from-home playground equipment with his Input needed for research project on: support for families of seri- classmates during recess. ously ill children being treated The St. Bavo campus at Indianapolis hospitals is pro- Mishawaka Catholic Schools FATHER SOLANUS CASEY vided. first graders held a one-day “Fundamental to our Catholic “Change for Change” campaign Schools is the idea of service to during Catholic Schools Week community,” Principal Vickki Have you heard about and raised enough money for Wojcik said. “We wanted our Beardsley to order a special Venerable Father Solanus? children to follow the role of swing that Coleman can be Jesus in the world. Part of the fastened into to swing on the hope is that they’ll realize they Have you read about Father Solanus? school’s playground. Last month, can make the world a better they traveled to Beardsley to place.” present the money and to meet If you answered Yes to one or both of these After spending time with their pen pals and Coleman. Coleman and his classmates, questions, please contact me by e-mail: “The Beardsley kids were Whitfield said her students are just as glad as we were when I [email protected] hoping for the opportunity to walked in with a big (cardboard) or U. S. Mail: return to Beardsley now that check,” Whitfield said. “That was the swing has come and will be A.F. Laviano, P.O. Box 1816, nice for my kids to see, too.” installed soon. They’d like to see Mishawaka Catholic Schools’ Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Coleman have the opportunity to St. Joseph and St. Monica cam- Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM,Cap I’m doing research for a book and would trade in his wheelchair for some puses also chose recipients for value your participation. Thank you! air under his feet. their Catholic Schools Week Whitfield said the young man charitable efforts. The third smiled a great deal during their through fifth grade St. Joseph A Ferverino for the Beatification of Solanus Casey visit, and thanked them for their campus collected money for Mary, our mother, we ask you to intercede for us before your son, as you did at the gift. “He seemed so happy to Chiara House in South Bend, wedding at Cana, that the beatification of the Venerable Solanus Casey may be brought about. have them there. Really, all the where out-of-home respite care We pray that through your intercession the Holy Spirit will bring his beatification about at kids did,” she said. for families caring for members this time so that we may be strengthened in our faith and filled with gratitude to God. with special needs is provided. Hail Mary...Glory be... The funds raised by the sixth through eighth grade St. Monica campus went, by popular vote, 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 20, 2012

‘Whoever receives you receives me, and Whoever receives me receives the one Who sent me.’

Benjamin Muhlenkamp to be ordained into the priesthood

BY KAY COZAD “Seminary is the place that we go to fall in love with Jesus. There I was surrounded by men who were FORT WAYNE — Just a few also striving to grow in holiness. years ago, Benjamin Muhlenkamp The class of 13 men that I was with had big plans for his future — really became close. We have spent farming, marriage and children. many hours together every day But he now knows God had these past years, in class, meals, other plans for him. Deacon Ben studying and in prayer.” Muhlenkamp is preparing for his His assignments as seminar- ordination into the holy priesthood ian and later deacon took him to on May 26 at the Cathedral of the several parishes around the diocese Immaculate Conception in Fort including St. Pius X in Granger, St. Wayne after discerning his future Charles Borromeo, St. Vincent de as a priest the past six years at the Paul and St. John the Baptist, all in Pontifical College Josephinum in Fort Wayne. Columbus, Ohio. With his interest in metal fab- Born in Coldwater, Ohio, in rication, carpentry and fixing farm 1982, the third of five children machinery, Deacon Muhlenkamp’s and only son of Gary and Mary skills were put to good use as he Agnes Muhlenkamp, Deacon ministered at each parish he was Muhlenkamp was raised on a dairy assigned. He says, “I love the farm near Geneva where he learned opportunities I get to work with the value of service. Growing up my hands. … My dad always says attending the rural St. Mary of the that you can take the boy from the Presentation Parish in Geneva, farm, but you can’t take the farm Muhlenkamp from the boy. I was active as an know that this is altar server and true for me.” attended cat- ‘I just love In addition echism classes. to being of But during his assistance to youth, he says, helping people the pastor of his relation- each parish with ship with Christ see the beauty maintenance “didn’t make the issues, Deacon top of the list.” Muhlenkamp But God of our faith.’ took the initia- was relentless tive to visit and later as a with families PROVIDED BY BEN MUHLENKAMP young adult, and make new while earning friends. His per- his bachelor’s sonal and social degree in orga- involvement nizational leadership and man- within the parish has endeared agement at Indiana University- him to many. And following his Muhlenkamp family humbled Purdue University in Fort Wayne, ordination to the diaconate in May Muhlenkamp began in earnest to of 2011 Deacon Muhlenkamp has investigate the faith. served in a multitude of ways. He says, “During this period of “At seminary once you become a deacon, you get a parish assign- by son’s vocation time I felt like I was Indiana Jones, discovering unknown secrets, ment, which is so nice. I love and buried treasure. … I became helping out at the parish, meeting BY KAY COZAD port.” need. But neither parents suspect- excited about how beautiful my people, baptizing babies, preparing The father and son worked ed these qualities would blossom faith was.” couples for marriage. I even had daily as a team on the farm dur- into a vocation. After attending a college-age the opportunity to form a small GENEVA — The landscape ing Ben’s high school years. But others in the community retreat he found himself assist- Christian community. I just love surrounding St. Mary of the Gary recalls, “We always had recognized Ben’s character and ing with the youth ministry at St. helping people see the beauty of Presentation Church in Geneva a close relationship. He’s my only were candid with his parents. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort our faith,” says the enthusiastic expands into open fields and is son.” And it was that he says that Gary recalls, “His soccer coach, Wayne, where his nascent devotion priest-to-be. dotted with dairy and Amish fueled his hope that his son would who wasn’t even Catholic, told rose to the challenge. Deacon Muhlenkamp’s hope for farms. The Muhlenkamp family, one day run the farm. me a couple of years ago that As his prayer life expanded, his future as a diocescan priest? whose dairy farm sits near their “I thought he would be good at he saw this in Ben. He said he the idea of a vocation came, says “I just look forward to pray- home parish, knows well the rig- farming,” says Gary, adding, “But treated the other boys well and Deacon Muhlenkamp, “as I was ing the Mass, hearing Confessions ors of the trade. That’s why they he must want it. He’s very inde- was very careful.” serving the teens and praying and offering time for Eucharistic were taken by surprise when their pendent and I let him do what he And along with genuinely car- for them in front of the Blessed Exposition in the parish I get only son, Ben, followed the call wanted to do.” ing for others, Gary says of his Sacrament. I felt that I was being placed,” he says. “I also look for- to the priesthood. Mary Agnes believes that son, “He has guts. He won’t be invited to the priesthood.” ward to spending time with the Mary Agnes and Gary growing up on the dairy farm afraid to tell the truth.” So after much prayer and priests of our diocese and learn- Muhlenkamp, Ben’s parents, are where the work “had to be done,” Mary Agnes agrees, adding encouragement from several ing from them. … I am amazed delighted and humbled that their nurtured a spirit of service in that Ben is “tenacious,” another priests, he applied to seminary at what the Lord will do through son has found his calling. her son that prepared him for his quality she knows will benefit and entered Pontifical College these hands.” Gary says, “I had my doubts, ministry in priestly service. As a him in his ministry. Josephinum in 2006. but in the last couple of years, child Ben was taught to obey his Of his formation there he says, I’ve given him 100 percent sup- superiors and pray for others in BEN, PAGE 12 May 20, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11

‘Whoever receives you receives me, and Whoever receives me receives the one Who sent me.’ mattheW 10:40

Jacob Meyer offers reflections on the road to priesthood

BY KAREN CLIFFORD becoming a priest. “At the semi- A friendship with newly nary, you learn how to do all the ordained Permanent Deacon Jim things a priest does, but a seminar- Kitchens also developed at St. FORT WAYNE — With his ian learns how to be a priest from Elizabeth Ann Seton and Deacon ordination to the priesthood set another priest. Msgr. Bill has been Kitchens became a mentor in pas- for May 26 at the Cathedral of my mentor now for six years and toral ministry for Meyer as well. the Immaculate Conception in he taught me how to spend myself International travel was among Fort Wayne, Deacon Jacob Meyer for the sake of the people entrusted Deacon Meyer’s important mile- recently shared his reflections of to me. He has always gone out of stones on his journey to the priest- his spiritual journey with Today’s his way to help me learn all about hood. Travel to Mexico during Catholic. Memories of travel, ministry to every one of his sum- learning administrative duties type of person/ mer breaks is of the clergy, ministering to the situation, parish ‘So in a very real way, one of Deacon sick, sharing and witnessing with administration, Meyer’s favor- parishioners and youth groups, and balanced ite memories and moments of sadness and joy life of service to because of their prayers and he recalls were among the milestones Deacon the Church and the experience Meyer recalled as he prepared for healthy rest,” with humor and his religious vocation. said Deacon and support, I am where I affection. Many of Deacon Meyer’s first Meyer. “When experiences involved on his jour- During the am today and so I would the vocation ney to the priesthood began with summer breaks director, Msgr. his home parish of St. Pius X. “Not Seminarian Bernard Galic, all seminarians come from such Meyer spent like to thank them!’ first called me vibrant parishes with such loving time at various to tell me I was people and I realized that right parishes around going to Mexico, when I got to seminary,” he said. the diocese. I was a little “Many of St. Pius’ parishioners “I began at apprehensive don’t know that at one point in St. Jude Parish because I knew time I was praying about pos- in Fort Wayne, which is set in a enough Spanish to read the Taco sibly going into a religious order beautiful neighborhood and I loved Bell menu, but that was it,” laughs rather than entering the diocesan it from the moment I arrived. The Deacon Meyer. priesthood, but it was my love for pastor, Father Shoemaker, and the “When I arrived in Queretaro, my parish that made God’s will parish staff taught me a lot about Mexico, my host mother was talk- evident for me that I was called to ministering to the grieving and how ing a mile a minute and the only stay in the diocese. So in a very to plan funerals,” he recalled. thing I knew to respond with was, real way, because of their prayers The following summer “si, si, si.” She quickly realized I and support, I am where I am Seminarian Meyer had the oppor- had no clue what she was saying today and so I would like to thank tunity to work with parish youth. and we began a process of learn- them!” Deacon Meyer explained. “I was assigned to St. Charles ing sign language that helped me He credits Msgr. Bill Schooler, Parish in Fort Wayne. Father James not only eventually learn a little Deacon Jacob Meyer reads the Gospel on Good Friday at St. Pius X Parish. pastor of St. Pius X, with teach- (Kumbakkeel, parochial vicar) Spanish, but also become a part of ing him all the various aspects of welcomed me and I had a wonder- the family there.” ful summer of learning from these World Youth Day in Spain in three great priests. I had a lot of 2011 was also a great experience fun that summer with Vacation for Deacon Meyer. In addition to Bible School, the youth group and enjoying the many events, Meyer learning from the parish staff doing was selected to be one of the dea- Baptismal preparation.” cons of the Mass at the Love and While at St. Charles Parish, Life Center, a large sports arena Seminarian Meyer had an oppor- in Madrid. There he had the privi- tunity to work with Father Phil lege of meeting Archbishop (now Widmann at the diocesan museum. Cardinal) Timothy Dolan, who was “I have always loved history and the main celebrant. Father Widmann and the museum As he looks forward to his ordi- have taught me a lot about our dio- nation to the priesthood, Deacon cese. It has been a great honor to Meyer offers some insight to others help preserve the historical artifacts thinking about pursuing a religious of the diocese and I have continued vocation. helping in the museum to the pres- “Pray and spend time with ent day,” said Deacon Meyer. our Lord, present in the Blessed After being ordained a deacon Sacrament. Go to Confession regu- last May, Meyer was assigned to larly, and know that you cannot do St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. this alone,” Deacon Meyer reflects. “Father Jim Shafer and Father He concludes by urging those Drew Curry were so good in help- who are considering a religious ing me learn about the parish and vocation to talk to a priest. “God how it functions from the perspec- calls everyone to a vocation, tive of the ‘big picture.’ Father Jim but no vocation is discovered has a great sense of catechesis and in isolation. A priest is always administration and I spent the sum- involved. Know that there are a PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOSEPH DERBISZEWSKI mer learning from this experienced lot of people praying for you and Deacon Meyer watches from far right as Msgr. Bill Schooler lights the Paschal candle at St. Pius X at the recent pastor how to administer a parish that I will be praying for you.” BEN, PAGE 12 Easter Vigil. and feed the flock entrusted to us.” 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 20, 2012

“We ask him all kinds of questions. priest and could not be more proud He’s got access to the answers of him. What Ben has that will BEN now. The other children don’t call make him a good priest is the desire CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 me anymore. They call Ben,” says to do the right thing and teach the Mary Agnes, adding, “It’s kind of truth, a love for people and Christ, humbling.” and last, but not least, a solid Mary Agnes, who plays the prayer life. As children, our parents The Muhlenkamps are proud of organ at St. Mary Parish, continues, encouraged all of us to consider the the choice their son has made and “You can say what kind of home it religious life if that was what God already rely on him for answers to was, but he was called by the Lord.” was calling us to do. So once we any religious questions they have. were all adults, I wasn’t surprised at all when he shared with me that he felt called to the priesthood.” Another Muhlenkamp sister, Congratulations Maria agrees, saying, “Ben will be a great priest because he is com- to mitted to and passionate about the Catholic faith and he is a great lead- Deacon Ben Muhlenkamp er who is on fire for God! … His vocation has already been a huge blessing and I am so excited for him.” Father Cyril Fernandes, pastor of St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne, says of Deacon Muhlenkamp, who served at the parish during his From Father Cyril Fernandes formation, “He has a lot of initia- tive and that is very important for a and the parishioners of priest.” St. John the Baptist parish, Fort Wayne During his stay at St. John’s Deacon Muhlenkamp visited families, assisted with maintenance projects and was very helpful, says Congratulations and Prayerful Best Wishes to Father Fernandes. But he adds, prayer life is also important for a Father Ben Muhlenkamp PROVIDED BY THE MUHLENKAMP FAMILY priest and Deacon Muhlenkamp is The Muhlenkamp family members are, from left in front, parents Mary steadfast with prayer. “You would on his ordination to the priesthood from his family friends Agnes and Gary, midrow, sister Denise with her family, Gavin and Steve see him in the chapel at night,” says Gene and Nancy Subler and family Farmer, Deacon Ben and sister Maria. In the tree are sisters Lori and Father Fernandes, who recalls hav- Hanna Muhlenkamp. ing to encourage the young deacon and Berne Ready Mix to get rest so as to serve God’s peo- As Deacon Ben prepares for his Agnes, adding that her dearest hope ple well. Father Fernandes believes 155 East Buckeye St. ordination into the priesthood this is, “that he be compassionate.” that Deacon Muhlenkamp will be Berne, Indiana month, his excited parents pray for Deacon Muhlenkamp’s four sis- a good priest and says, “He puts their son. Gary walks to the church prayer first. But he is very open and 260-589-2880 ters are happy that their brother has almost every day to lift his son in found his calling as well. His oldest social. He relates to people very prayer. Their hope for their soon-to- sister Denise is very excited about well.” be priest son, “What do you hope her brother’s ordination. She says, Mom Mary Agnes sums it up Everyone at for all children? That they can stay “I am just overwhelmed with joy for all saying, “In prayers of grace EVANS TOYOTA on the straight road,” says Mary thinking about my brother being a he will be a servant of our Lord.” Sends Congratulations and Best Wishes to FATHER BEN MUHLENKAMP on the occasion of his ordination to the priesthood!

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gives thanks to God for May Our Blessed Mother continue to bestow blessings on our parish son Rev. Mr. Jacob Meyer Ben Muhlenkamp as he is ordained into the priesthood of Jesus Christ Blessings to you and Robert E. Judge, M.D. Rev. Mr. Benjamin Muhlenkamp Swiss City Medical Center - Berne on your upcoming ordination! M&Market Downtown Geneva, Indiana...congratulates “Tend the flock of God that is in your charge . . . And when the chief shepherd Father Ben Muhlenkamp appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades.” On his Ordination and as –1 Peter 5:2, 4 he celebrates his first Holy Mass T R A T I C Owners Mike and Mary Fields May 20, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

The Members of

the Serra Club of Fort Wayne

offer congratulations

and prayerful best wishes to Ben Muhlenkamp and Jacob Meyer as they are ordained Ben Muhlenkamp, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Jacob Meyer into the priesthood of Jesus Christ

Will clothe its priests with blessing; Its faithful shall shout for joy. Ps 132:16

The personnel in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocesan Departments listed here, offer their sincere congratulations and pledge their continued prayers and assistance to Jacob Meyer and Ben Muhlenkamp as they are ordained into the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

•Cathedral Books & Gifts •The Office of Family Life •The Diocesan Business Office •The Diocesan Office for Hispanic Ministry •The Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry •The Catholic Schools Office •The Office of Catechesis •The Office of Spiritual Development/Evangelization •The Marriage Tribunal •Diocesan Purchasing Agency •The Office of Vocation •The Office of Communications/Today’s Catholic •The Office of Worship •The Office of Stewardship and Development Office •The Office of Youth Ministry •The Office of Diocesan Archives •Bishop’s Office 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 20, 2012 Family and diocesan clergy reflect on Jacob Meyer

BY KAREN CLIFFORD “Deacon Jacob has been an integral part of parish life during the past six years — whenever FORT WAYNE — Recollections he has been home. St. Pius is his of Deacon Jacob Meyer from fam- home, and he has a permanent ily and diocesan clergy abound room in the rectory,” says Msgr. as he prepares for his upcoming Bill Schooler. ordination to the priesthood on Msgr. Schooler continued, Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at “He has given himself totally to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Christmas and Triduum liturgies. Conception in Fort Wayne. He is the one who has created Stories of service, support, friend- a culture of altar serving at St. ship, humor and witnessing the Pius, and he has also served as a faith describe the journey of this beacon for young men consider- remarkable young man. ing a vocation to the priesthood. Parents Kurt and Julie Meyer His ordination is bittersweet for recall Jacob’s decision to enter me. While I am delighted to have into a religious vocation. “Jake a son of our parish ordained to told us about his decision to pur- serve our diocese as a priest, I sue the Catholic Priesthood a few will miss his presence here at St. weeks before his graduation from Pius.” Ball State University, where he Father Andrew Curry, paro- graduated in human resources chial vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann and management. His father and I Seton Parish, reflected on Deacon were thrilled and humbled at the Meyer’s growth in faith since news,” said Julie. meeting him during the summer While initially considering before his senior year in college. a career in business, Deacon “I was assigned to his home Meyer’s decision to enter the parish in Granger. He and I drove seminary was not a surprise to his to a day of recollection for young parents. men to learn about the sacra- Julie recalls, “It fits him per- ments of Marriage and Priesthood. fectly. We know that God chooses During our two hours in the car the person and we feel blessed PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE MEYER FAMILY I learned two things about Jacob that he called Jake.” The Meyer family, in back from left are Kurt Meyer (father) and Jacob Meyer. Bottom left are Ryan Meyer — he loves to talk, have fun, Ellen, Deacon Meyer’s sis- (brother), Julie Meyer (mother), and Ellen Meyer Scott (sister). and he loves Jesus and the Holy ter, remembered the emotion of Catholic Church. Last year his Deacon Meyer’s ordination to the summer deacon assignment was diaconate and how it reminded and I felt that for Jacob during and X youth group. “Through the St. that the seminary students Deacon St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, her of the feelings she had on her after his ordination,” said Ellen. Pius youth group I have helped Meyer would bring home during where I am currently assigned, wedding day. “I felt it was truly Both Ellen and her brother so many wonderful people and school break had with strengthen- and it was a joy to see those gifts a victory for our God that we Ryan noted that Deacon Meyer’s have seen tragedy transformed ing her faith. “The seminarians’ alive in the task of the Church,” participated in the sacrament of faith encourage them to become into hope and community heal- stories and advice helped me get said Father Curry. Marriage with our whole selves, active in the Catholic community. ing. This would have never hap- through a really hard transitional Father Curry remarked that completely understanding what Deacon Meyer encouraged Ryan pened,” he said. time in my life where I needed Deacon Meyer’s character will be God intended the sacrament to be, to become involved in the St. Pius Ellen remembers the impact the support of my family,” she an important factor in his new role remembered. “During that time as a priest. “I grew in my priest- the seminarians became a part hood just seeing how he operates. of our family and they were the Pope Paul VI said that people influence that convinced me to are more open to learning from move forward in my life and in witnesses than teachers and that Sing praise, play music; my faith.” they will only listen to teachers if Diocesan clergy recall with they are witnesses. None of us is proclaim all his wondrous deeds! affection the service, humor perfect, but I think Jacob will be Psalms 105: 2 and witnessing of the faith that a good priest because he is both Deacon Meyer has brought to his witness and teacher,” he empha- vocation. sized.

The people of St. Jude Parish, Fort Wayne congratulate Father Jacob Meyer on his ordination.

The priests, staff and parishioners of ST. VINCENT de PAUL PARISH, FORT WAYNE extend congratulations and prayerful best wishes to With joy and affection, we Jacob Meyer and Ben Muhlenkamp remember his diaconal service on the occasion of their ordination in the holy priesthood. in our midst at St. Jude’s. May 20, 2012 COMMENTARY 15 Andrew Sullivan’s non-threatening Jesus Studio as sanctuary: a

he cover story for Newsweek and non-violence. Both Jefferson magazine during Holy Week, and Sullivan urge that this Christ, place of ‘delight and rest’ Tpenned by political and cul- freed from Churchly distortions, WORD tural commentator Andrew Sullivan, can still speak in a liberating way to rother Mickey O’Neill concerns the “crisis” that is suppos- an intelligent and non-superstitious ON McGrath can’t help but grin edly gripping Christianity. Weighed audience. Bwhen he talks about his art TWENTY down by its preoccupation with As the reference to Jefferson FIRE studio. It’s been a long time com- doctrines and supernatural claims, should make clear, there is noth- ing for the 55-year-old Oblate of St. SOMETHING which are incredible to contem- Francis de Sales who grew up draw- ing particularly new in Sullivan’s FATHER ROBERT BARRON porary audiences, compromised proposal. The liberation of Jesus the ing but wasn’t able to commit to a by the corruption of its leadership, wisdom figure from the shackles full-time art career until 1994. co-opted for base political ends, CHRISTINA CAPECCHI of supernatural doctrine has been a The first problem with this type When the award-winning painter Christianity is verging, he argues, preoccupation of much of the lib- of theorizing is that it has little to first visited the row house beside on the brink of collapse. Sacred Heart Church in South eral theology of the last 200 years. do with the New Testament. As new life … the blackness of con- The solution Sullivan proposes Camden, N.J., three years ago, it Hence, Friedrich Schleiermacher Jefferson’s Bible makes clear, the ception, creativity, fertile soil, seeds is a repristinizing of Christianity was gutted. But Brother Mickey had turned Jesus into a religious genius excision of references to the miracu- growing underground.” — a return to its roots and essential a vision for what it could become, with a particularly powerful sense lous, to the Resurrection, and to the For centuries, he said, images teachings. And here he invokes, and so did the pastor of Sacred of God; Rudolf Bultmann converted divinity of Jesus delivers to us mere of black Madonnas have offered as a sort of patron saint, Thomas Heart, and soon lumber was arriving Him into the prototype of the exis- fragments of the Gospels. Matthew, special solace to those struggling to Jefferson, who as a young man and electricians were wiring. tentialist philosopher; Immanuel Mark, Luke and John were mas- conceive and to those in need of a literally took a straight razor to the “From day one,” Brother Mickey Kant transformed Him into the sively interested in the miracles and fresh start. pages of the New Testament and said, “it felt like home.” supreme teacher of the moral life. exorcisms of Jesus and they were Brother Mickey’s first black cut out any passages dealing with Now the first level is his gallery And this approach is very much positively obsessed with His dying Madonna remains his favorite: a the miraculous, the supernatural, and the second level, his beloved alive today. Deepak Chopra and and rising. The Gospels have been rendition of the Visitation, the sec- or the Resurrection and divinity of studio. The tiled floor is checkered, Eckhart Tolle, to give just two accurately characterized as “Passion ond joyful mystery of the rosary, Jesus. The result of this Jeffersonian black and white, and the walls are examples among many, present Narratives with long introductions.” whose feast we mark on May 31. surgery is Jesus the enlightened stacked with baskets of acrylic paint Jesus, not as the God-man risen In it we see young, pregnant Mary sage, the teacher of timeless moral and buckets of paintbrushes. from the dead, but rather as a New embrace her pregnant older cousin truths concerning love, forgiveness BARRON, PAGE 16 His desk is arranged around the Age guru. Elizabeth, arms intertwined, bellies window, where northern sunlight touching. streams in, illuminating his canvas. To their left Brother Mickey He paints in the morning, standing painted a quote from St. Jane up, working in silence or to the hum Jesus lives through the Apostles de Chantal, who co-founded the of NPR. From his perch he can see Visitation order of nuns with St. Sacred Heart — watch the comings Apostles, and more importantly it Francis de Sales: “This is the place Reflection and goings of parish life, admire is about the special role that Jesus of our delight and rest.” the bronze Our Lady of Camden THE gave them. They witnessed the Today the Church celebrates The painting, titled “The statue and the wide-eyed bloom of Ascension, as they witnessed the the Ascension of the Lord. This Windsock Visitation,” hangs above hyacinth. SUNDAY other great events in the mission great event of the Ascension, the mantel in a North Minneapolis “It’s my perfect little place,” of Christ, the miracles, the so well described in the home occupied by Visitation sisters. Brother Mickey told me. “This is preaching to the multitudes, the Scriptures, is a sign of the Lord’s They hang a windsock on their front GOSPEL like a little piece of heaven on earth Last Supper, Good Friday and the divine identity as much as the porch to invite neighborhood kids for me. It’s a studio, it’s a sanctu- MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Resurrection. Resurrection, certainly as much over, a refuge in an impoverished ary.” This intimacy with the Lord as the miracles. area uprooted by a tornado last Part of the perfection comes prepared them to teach the The story, however, as May. from the absence of Internet. “A Gospel. Moreover, the Holy reflected in Acts and in Mark, What is your “perfect little lot of people are afraid of silence,” Spirit would empower them. does not end with its affirmation place,” your go-to getaway? A Feast of the Brother Mickey said. “We can’t Angels challenged these of the place of Jesus as Son of screened-in porch? An open bal- hear the voice of God unless we’re Ascension of the Lord privileged Apostles, so blessed in God and Savior, visibly seen cony? The corner of a coffee shop? silent. With all our texting and email their knowledge of the Redeemer, during the Lord’s public ministry One of the gifts of my 20s has and blah blah blah, we’re constantly Mk 16:15-20 telling them not to look to the in the Roman province of been an appreciation for solitude doing and fussing. I find it’s such he date for the feast of the skies, nor to look at each other, Palestine in the first century. and the spaces that nurture it. Each a blessing anymore if I leave my Ascension of the Lord var- nor to go back to what they were For us Christians today, as of us needs a place to pray and play, house and realize I’ve forgotten Ties from place to place. In before meeting Jesus, but to go for all Christians who have lived to design and dream. A place to my cell phone. It’s, ‘Thank you, some places, this feast will have abroad taking with them the since the events recorded in these recite ancient prayers or utter some- Jesus!’” been celebrated on Thursday, Good News of God’s mercy. Scriptures, the story has critically thing spontaneous. A place to think The images that flow from May 17. In these places, the lit- For the second reading, this strong personal implications. The deeply or let your mind go blank. Brother Mickey’s paintbrush are urgy for this weekend will be that liturgy presents the Epistle to the Lord, crucified on Calvary, risen Delight and rest. of the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Ephesians. In this epistle, Paul at Easter, is with you and me. full of whimsy and joy: mysteries of In other dioceses, the feast prays that God will give wisdom He is in the world. He has been the rosary, scenes with saints, dark- is celebrated this weekend. and insight to all who follow the in the world, living, healing and skinned Marys. “All the big saints These reflections will address Lord. It is a wisdom too great to saving for 2,000 years. prayed before black Madonnas,” Christina Capecchi is a freelance the readings for the feast of the be native to humans. God must He lives through the Apostles he explained to me, “including St. writer from Inver Grove Heights, Ascension, not for the Seventh provide it. and their successors. Through Francis de Sales. They’ve always Minn. She can be reached at Sunday. In the reading’s conclusion, them, we hear the Lord. Through been associated with healing and www.ReadChristina.com. In the opening reading, from Paul extols Jesus as the Lord them, we meet the Lord. Jesus is the first verses of the Acts of the and Savior, at whose holy feet Lord! He is God. He lives! Saint of the Week Apostles, the author speaks first creation itself and all creatures, to Theophilus. including all humans, repose. Scholars debate about the St. Mark’s Gospel is the READINGS identity of Theophilus. Some last reading. In it the Lord Sunday: Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 Eph commissions the Apostles to go Venerable Bede believe that it is the actual proper 1:17-23 Mk 16:15-20 into the entire world “to proclaim name of a person in the Early Monday: Acts 19:1-8 Ps 68:2-5ac,6- 673-735 Church. Others, noting that the the Good News of salvation.” He 7ab Jn 16:29-33 Crosiers May 25 name is the Greek translation invests them with divine power, for “Friend of God,” hold that it giving them authority even over Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27 Ps 68L10-11, Born in Northumbria, in northern England, Bede was schooled was not a proper name, but rather the devil. They will be able to 20-21 Jn 17:1-11a something of a title of respect or flaunt death. They will be able to Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38 Ps 68:29- at the Benedictine monasteries of Wearmouth and Jarrow, where endearment. cure the sick. 30, 33-36b Jn 17:11b-19 he spent the rest of his life as a monk and priest. “Study, teaching Regardless, the use of this They will be able to act as the Thursday: Acts 22:30;23:6-11 Ps and writing have always been my delight,” he wrote. He penned name or title reveals the link Lord acted. In every sense, they 16:1-2a,5,7-11 Jn 17:20-26 extensive biblical and theological writings, but his fame came as between the Gospel of Luke will represent Jesus. The Gospel Friday: Acts 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2,11- concludes that the Apostles a historian. His most valuable work was “Ecclesiastical History of and Acts. Both are addressed to 12 19-20b Jn 21:15-19 the English People.” In 836, a church council at Aachen, Germany, Theophilus. went far and wide, and the Lord “worked through them.” Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Ps called him the Venerable Bede and Pope Leo XIII declared him a This reading is about the 11:4-5, 7 Jn 21:20-25 Ascension. It also is about the doctor of the church in 1899. Saints 16 COMMENTARY May 20, 2012 Knights hear call to spirituality, evangelization SCRIPTURE SEARCH he Indiana Knights of pro-life cause and its parallels to the Gospel for Ascension 2012 Columbus 111th annual long fight to end slavery. THE Tmeeting April 27-29 began Early Sunday morning Mark 16:15-20 with a stirring call from past State the Knights, along with their Chaplain Father Mike Yadron, wives, heard a moving talk on INDIANA Following is a word search based on the Gospel pastor of St. Thomas More Parish evangelization by Franciscan Father reading for the Feast of the Ascension: Jesus’s in Munster. David Mary Engo, minister general KNIGHTS farewell promises to his followers. The words can be He called on the Knights, as of the Franciscan Brothers Minor in MICHAEL BLANKMAN found in all directions in the puzzle. we begin the Year of Faith in Fort Wayne. Father Engo began by October, to take the time to evaluate thanking the Knights in the Diocese GO INTO WORLD BELIEVE ourselves as Knights of Columbus. of Fort Wayne-South Bend for their SAVED DOES NOT CONDEMNED He called us to “look back at our donations to an educational fund, We have been given a rosary and SIGNS NAME DEMONS roots” and see if we are still true which is now over $100,000, for the we should use it. We need to defend to our principles of charity, unity, Franciscan Brothers Minor who will our home and what comes into it. PICK UP HANDS DRINK fraternity and patriotism. Father be studying for the priesthood. Knights need to involve the faith in DEADLY THING ON THE SICK RECOVER Yadron explained that charity Father Engo began his talk our councils and our activities. LORD JESUS TAKEN UP HEAVEN calls us to love our neighbors as with the recent Health and Human Father Engo mentioned the Faith, RIGHT HAND CONFIRMED ourselves, and our love of Christ Services mandate that will cause Family, and Fatherhood festival impels us to serve the needs of our many churches and religious being planned by the Knights in the neighbor. Unity, Father Yadron institutions to be forced to violate eastern half of the Diocese of Fort UP TO HEAVEN said, tells us that none of us is as their consciences and moral beliefs. Wayne-South Bend. It will be held good as all of us. Father Engo spoke about Aug. 17-19 at Headwaters Park in LCONF I RMEDGG Our principle of fraternity is Cardinal John O’Connor, who downtown Fort Wayne. rooted in our founder, Venerable was hated by many for what he Father Engo told the Knights and DOESNOTANANO wives that it is time to rise from our Father Michael McGivney’s preached. Yet the great cardinal NNRECOVER I N I care for the families of brother only preached what the Church comfortable lives. He spoke of the Knights. Whether we are American, taught. If our society attacks the example of St. Thomas More who ADSDLROWHTEN stayed strong and surrendered his Canadian, Mexican or Philippine, Catholic Church, Father Engo said, HENRJBJTHAVT we are patriotic men in our public or it is attacking Christ Himself. To office to defend truth. private lives. violate the truth is to violate Christ. On Sunday new officers were TMG I KEYEKKAO Father Yadron explained our Father Engo called on the elected and will begin their term on HN I NWL S D F E E P founder wanted to do all he could Knights to proclaim the Good July 1. Elected were state deputy, when a Catholic man died. The News, and to start with “the person Lawrence Fluhr, from Corydon; GESKD I NUJNHU Knights of Columbus Insurance in the mirror.” Evangelization needs state secretary, Scott Cunningham, Program, which he started, provided to begin with ourselves; Read the from Carmel; state treasurer, Martin I DDACEOASUYK financial security for families of catechism; Learn what the Church McCoy, Jr., from North Vernon; REEKVVMOMPLC the Knights. Our concern too must teaches — learn and love the truth. state advocate, Paul Zielinski, from be for our families, widows and One thing Father Engo often tells Pittsboro; and state warden, Gene FDCHOEEPEEL I orphans. his listeners is not to be cool. Only Hurm, from Tell City. JOGHDSDNAHAP During a Saturday luncheon, dead bodies are cool, we need to be Knights and their wives heard a on fire, he encouraged, and become © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com powerfull talk by a young black men and women in love with God. urban minister from Indianapolis, Addressing the Knights directly, Michael Blankman is the commu- 54 “They have plucked Jonathan Tremaine Thomas, who Father Engo called on them to nications director for the Indiana  talked with great emotion on the become men of prayer in the home. he my ___” Knights of Columbus.  55 Caustic substance 56 Without living water Kyrios, Paul was directly challeng- imperial victory. The first Christian ross ord ing that political and social status evangelist is saying, not so subtly, 123 456 7891011 quo, which goes a long way toward that the real good news hasn’t a  BARRON 12 13 14 explaining why he spent a good deal thing to do with Caesar. Rather, 1 Special case only (2 wds) of time in jail! it has to do with someone whom 15 16 17 2 __ -sayer (prophet) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 And this leads to the second Caesar killed and whom God raised 18 19 20 major problem with a proposal like from the dead. And just to rub it in, 3 Spirit feast day 21 22 23 24 25 4 Catch off-guard Sullivan’s: it offers absolutely no he refers to this resurrected Lord as 26 27 28 5 Tax agency Further, the earliest Christian challenge to the powers that be. It “Son of God.” Ever since the time 6 New York City texts that we have are the epistles of is precisely the bland and harmless of Augustus, “Son of God” was a 29 30 31 32 33 7 Chromosome parts St. Paul, and in those letters that St. version of Christianity with which title claimed by the Roman emperor. 34 35 36 8 Earthly treasure will Paul wrote to the communities he the regnant culture is comfortable. Not so, says Mark. The authentic 9 Boxer Muhammad 37 38 39 40 41 42 founded, there are but a tiny hand- Go back to Peter’s sermon for a Son of God is the one who is more 10 Chief executive ful of references to the teaching of moment. “You killed him,” said the powerful than Caesar. 43 44 officer Jesus. What clearly preoccupied chief of Jesus’ disciples. The “you” Again and again, Sullivan says 45 46 47 48 49 50 11 European sea eagle Paul was not the moral doctrine here includes the power structures of that he wants a Jesus who is “apo- 17 Expels 51 52 53 of Jesus, but the Resurrection the time, both Jewish and Roman, litical.” Quite right — and that’s just 19 Compass point of Jesus from the dead. And in which depended for their endurance why the cultural and political leaders 54 55 56 22 Burning areas the evangelical preaching of the in power on their ability to frighten of the contemporary West will be 23 Not educated © 2012 www.tri- c-a-publ ications.com first disciples — preserved in the their subjects through threats of perfectly at home with his proposal. 24 Can get stuck in one Acts of the Apostles — we find, lethal punishment. “But God raised A defanged, privatized, spiritual Based on these Scripture Readings:   25 Terminate not articulations of Jesus’ ethical Him.” The Resurrection of Jesus teacher poses little threat to the sta-  27 What dentists remove vision, but rather affirmations of the from the dead is the clearest affirma- tus quo. But the Son of God, cruci- 29 Washout Resurrection. tion possible that God is more pow- fied under Pontius Pilate and risen 30 Adam’s wife ACROSS 29 Gloria in excelsis ___ St. Peter’s “you killed the author erful than the corrupt and violent from the dead through the power 32 “Last of the 31 “To the ends of” Mohicans” character of life, but God raised Him from authorities that govern the world — of the Holy Spirit, is a permanent 1 Biblical adder 33 Limited (abbr.) 36 Popular pope name the dead, and to this we are wit- which is precisely why the tyrants and very dangerous threat. That’s 4 We need forgiveness for 34 Ultra-violet sensitive 38 Devourer nesses” (Acts 3:15) is absolutely have always been terrified of it. why I will confess that I smiled a 7 God’s love and fits 35 Vincent de Paul store 39 Jesus taken up in one typical. And from this followed as When the first Christians held up bit at Andrew Sullivan as I read 12 Fawn’s mom 37 Perceives by sight 41 Make reference to a consequence the affirmation of the cross, the greatest expression of his article. Like the young Thomas 13 Stress 40 Puts on0 clothing 42 Rush forth the Lordship of Jesus. One of the state-sponsored terrorism — they Jefferson, I’m sure he thinks he’s 14 Swiss mathematician 43 Wing 45 Pat lightly commonest phrases in the writings were purposely taunting the lead- being very edgy and provocative. 15 Term of affection 44 Andrew Kim Taegon’s 46 Poem of praise of Paul is Iesous Kyrios (Jesus is ers of their time: “you think that Au contraire, in point of fact. 16 40 days after Easter country 47 Central Intelligence Lord), which carried a very pro- frightens us?” The opening line of 18 St. Cuthbert animal 45 Ph.D. Agency vocative connotation indeed. For the Gospel of Mark is a direct chal- 20 Animal doc 50 Football assoc. 48 Hand tool a watchword of Paul’s time and lenge to Rome: “The beginning of 21 Bureau 51 “Go with God” 49 “Hallowed by __ place was Kaiser kyrios (Caesar the good news about Jesus Christ, 22 Cranny (French) name” is Lord), meaning that the Roman the Son of God” (Mk 1:1). “Good Father Robert Barron is the founder 26 St. Bridget cross is 52 Reporter’s question emperor was the one to whom final news” (euangelion in Mark’s Greek) of Word on Fire Minsitries www. 28 Cloistered woman 53 Moray allegiance was due. In saying Iesous was a term used to describe an wordonfire.org. Answer Key can be found on page 19 May 20, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NIC MVP’S AND COACHES OF THE YEAR At the Northern Indiana Conference dinner held April 30, three Saint Joseph’s athletes were recognized as NIC Most Valuable Players. These outstanding athletes are Anna Wilcoxson for golf, Joey Zielinski for cross-country and Trevor Carroll for swimming. Mike McCarthy was named NIC Coach of the Year for track and Ric Sports Mauch for girls’ basketball. St. Vincent Lady Panthers win CYO soccer title CYO softball season

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN throws first pitches

FORT WAYNE — The Catholic BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN return to lead their younger team- Youth Organization (CYO) soc- mates, and a dominating group cer league named their champi- of core seventh graders that have ons on May 4 at Kreager Park. been playing together since third FORT WAYNE — The 2012 grade. St. Vincent de Paul School eighth Catholic Youth Organization graders won both the girls’ and The Panthers have an early (CYO) softball league season 1-2 record with losses to St. the boys’ titles for 2012. is underway and the St. Joseph- The Lady Panthers posted a Charles and St. Vincent and a St. Elizabeth Panthers are off to win over Imagine School. Zwick 4-1 victory over St. Charles 8 to a good start. “Our main focus win it all. intends for her team to have fun for our team is the little and grow as a team this Jen Pesa, who has coached accomplishments and the group for the past three years season. not the record of Also, on the could not have been more proud wins and losses. of her team, “These girls were field for 2012, The first strike Coach Leroy so fun to coach. They worked so out for our first hard and I was so proud of them. Scoles and the time fifth-grade Lady Panthers It has been amazing to watch pitcher, the dou- their transformation.” As fifth return eight ble play against starters from graders, the group did not win a St. Vincent, single game, but Pesa explained, last year’s CYO the ‘Holy runner-up team. “They trained in the off-season, PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE ST. VINCENT PANTHERS Mary’ catch by joined leagues and attended St. Vincent de Paul eighth-grade girls soccer team are from left, in Led by Audrey an outfielder, the Lukmire, Elle camps over the years.” back, Coach Jeff Ciocca, Emily Childers, Olivia Wyatt, Mikaela Fuller, Amy first stolen base by The Panthers had a great Fourmann, Cassandra O’Daniel, Alexis Ciocca, Chelsea Heise, Coach Jen Pesa. In front are Moriah a young fifth grader and Lombardo, Samantha start to their season beating, the Heath, Brittany Smeltzley, Kailyn Burns, Elizabeth Parent, Shannon making connection at bat on a always tough, St. Joseph-St. Sliger, Hannah Lapp, Emma Connolly, Amanda Smeltzley and Lily Anderson. ‘fast’ pitch. These are the small Winklejohn, Meg Hershberger Elizabeth girls their first game, accomplishments that mean the which Pesa felt was a huge confi- and Brooke Herrmann, St. world and have lasting memories Vincent welcomes new addi- dence builder. winner. It was not until they put exciting tournament.” to these young ladies,” explains “We had never been able to tions Amber Lancia, Karsyn three more girls on the field that The younger Panthers got by Coach Monica Zwick. Kitchen, Katie Owens and Emily beat them before,” she said. the sixth graders were finally St. Jude in the opening round, In her seventh season, Zwick From that point on, Pesa saw Tippmann. declared the champions. then avenged their only loss of and her husband Warren list “The girls have been working her team believing in themselves, An exhausted fifth-grade the season beating St. John, Fort a line-up of 14 girls, which “They set their minds to it (win- very hard to have another shot coach, Fernando Ruiz, explained, Wayne, 6, again taking longer includes just three eighth graders, at the championship and have ning the CYO) and God gave “I have never heard so many Hail than regulation to find out who captains Grace Everett, Madison them the spirit to do it.” developed into a close and deter- Marys being said!” would advance. Busch and Kaitlyn Emmett, who mined team,” explained Scoles. The Panther roster included 13 He added, “Even though we players whose strengths were per- severance, attitude and teamwork, PRINCIPAL-­‐ ST. JOHN the EVANGELIST, GOSHEN according to Pesa. St. Vincent finished league • champs also with an 8-0-1 record. Beginning July 1, 2012 Their only tie came against a • th tough team from St. Jude when Enrollment of 154 in PreK-­‐5 grade they finished with just 10 play- ers on the field. In the tourna- A faith community committed to ment, they received a bye as the A Senior Living Community • the development of the Whole top-seeded entry, then beat St. Child Vincent 7 in the semifinals before advancing to the championship Core curriculum enhanced with game. • Spanish, Art, Computer Lab and In junior varsity action, St. A lifestyle you deserve, Scouts Jude and St. Vincent 6 squared Successful candidates meet the following: off for the boys’ championship • Experienced and dedicated staff with the Eagles winning 1-0. an apartment you For the girls’ title, St. Vincent • 6 beat St. Vincent 5 by a thrilling can afford! Practicing Roman Catholic score of 3-2 in a battle between • At least 5 years of experience in Catholic schoolmates both wearing the schools as teacher or administrator is preferred same green and white jerseys. 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18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 20, 2012 Cardinal Dolan covers wide range of topics on SiriusXM radio

BY BETH GRIFFIN Cardinal Dolan said he aspires milk. He also described feigning married father and history teacher “deeply spiritual, but not religious” to be a saint. “I’m longing for it indecision at a gelato stand to sam- if he was not ordained. and said he was raised by a Jewish and trying my best. Great saints ple many flavors before ordering. “Pope Paul VI said a priest father and a Christian Scientist NEW YORK (CNS) — In a genial, are just recovering sinners,” he Cardinal Dolan said his guests should want to be a husband and mother. Cardinal Dolan said, live, two-hour national satellite quipped. at an imaginary dinner party would a father,” Cardinal Dolan said. “Rome brings out a natural inquisi- radio broadcast May 8, Cardinal He cited St. Therese of Lisieux, include St. Peter, the Roman “We’re not called to be bachelors. tiveness about religion.” Timothy M. Dolan of New York or the “Little Flower,” who emperor Constantine, Abraham A bachelor freely chooses not to Joe Torre called in to the pro- sent his first Twitter message and famously defined sainthood as Lincoln and Archbishop Fulton be married. We’re called to be gram and Cardinal Dolan said, fielded questions on issues ranging doing ordinary things extraordinari- Sheen. He said he would ask how celibate, which means we have a “You’re one of my heroes, Joe. from his priesthood to his favorite ly well. “For a cardinal, most of life St. Peter “recuperated so quickly deep longing for a wife and chil- You take your faith seriously.” The foods and beverages. is routine,” Cardinal Dolan said. from denying Jesus to being at his dren but we have placed that under former baseball manager and the Cardinal Dolan was featured in “We’re all called to be saints. I tomb” on Easter. God’s domain. We then have a cardinal had a rapid-fire exchange a Town Hall event on SiriusXM’s hope 50 years from now someone The cardinal said Lincoln is spiritual spousal relationship with worthy of late-night sports radio, the Catholic Channel 129. Twenty will remember something I said “one of the holiest and wisest men the Church and a spiritual paternity including updates on former major invited listeners perched on stools or did and be inspired,” Cardinal I’ve ever read about” and then with our people.” leaguers Stan Musial, Whitey in a small glass-enclosed studio Dolan said. laughingly acknowledged that Cardinal Dolan said his faith Herzog, Tony La Russa and Frank at SiriusXM’s New York head- The cardinal, who hosts a Archbishop Sheen, a skilled broad- was tested in 2000 when his young Torre, Joe’s brother. quarters. They read their queries weekly talk show on the Catholic caster, “would probably dominate niece was diagnosed with bone Cardinal Dolan said there is from prepared cards and responded Channel, opened the Town Hall the conversation.” Jesus, he said, is cancer. an analogy between the Catholic appreciatively to the cardinal’s with a milkshake toast to the audi- a presumed guest at the dinner, one “I was never tempted to doubt Church and sports. “Strength in thoughtful responses. ence and the event was peppered whom he meets every day in the God, but I was tempted to doubt athletics and spiritual life are allied. The broadcast was moder- with references to food and drink. eucharistic meal. that God knew what he was doing,” The same traits that serve well on ated by Sirius XM personalities Without hesitation, he described his Addressing priestly vocations, he said. Ultimately, he latched the field apply to spiritual life: team Father Jonathan Morris and Tim favorite meal — “meatloaf, mashed Cardinal Dolan said families and onto the Gospel question “Lord, to work, perseverance, grittiness and Farley. NBC’s “Today” co-host potatoes, no gravy, butter, a cold parishes should invite and encour- whom shall we go?” and adopted it vigilance,” he said. Matt Lauer, former Major League beer and cherry pie.” Budweiser age young men without pressuring as his prayer and part of his episco- Diocesan bishops, like sports Baseball manager Joe Torre and is his favorite brand of beer and them. He said he aspired to the par- pal coat of arms. His niece is now a managers, have to “craft a team to Shirley Dolan, the cardinal’s moth- peach his preferred flavor for a ish priesthood from an early age, young adult. fit the park,” Cardinal Dolan said. er, were “surprise guests.” stand-alone snack of pie and cold but would likely have become a Cardinal Dolan advised a new Both have to assess the local situa- grandmother to be gentle, prayerful tion and develop their personnel to SERVICE and persistent in encouraging the meet the challenges and opportuni- Phone: baby’s lapsed Catholic father to ties. DIRECTORY have the child baptized. “A genius During the broadcast, the car- 866-494-7299 of the Catholic faith is that adults dinal used an iPad to send his return to the faith through their first Tweet. With the handle @ Cell: A reliable kids,” he said. CardinalDolan, he wrote: “Hey Ray A. Plagens, Jr. When Lauer appeared in the everybody. It’s Timothy Cardinal Licensed Insurance Agent 574-210-7474 source for studio, he reminisced with Cardinal Tebow. I mean Dolan. I’m on all your Dolan about a moving 2011 visit Twitter. And I’m live on Town Parishioner: [email protected] they made to St. Peter’s Basilica Hall on SiriusXM’s The Catholic Queen of Peace www.InsphereIS.com/Ray.Plagens service after it was closed to the public for Channel 129.” Mishawaka the day. Lauer described himself as Ray A. Plagens, Jr. ISS/000768 needs

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Steele, 100, New Carlisle 8486 or Denise Hart Kennedy at Holy Name Society is selling High School) Wednesday, May (260) 436-4335. raffle tickets for two Notre Dame 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Katherine Lynn Vivian Irene Lindorf, 91, Thompson, 20, Holy Cross football season tickets. $1 each or The theme for the day is “Faith Margery Gligor, 91, Class of ‘72 plans reunion St. Stanislaus six for $5. Send to 1104 N. Elliot Development in the Gospel of St. Jude Fort Wayne — The Central St., South Bend, IN 46628. John: The Blind Man, Lazarus, Catholic class of 1972 will cele- The Samaritan Woman.” Bring a brate a 40th anniversary, Saturday, Vacation Bible School Bible. The cost of the day is $20 Sept. 15, with Mass at Most and includes lunch. Register by “Aladdin Jr.” Friday, May 18 and he he he Kendallville — Immaculate Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. at Precious Blood Church at 5 p.m. Conception Parish will offer May 25 to Sister Barbara Anne and a party at Deer Park Pub, 1530 Hallman at (574) 259-5427. the University of Saint Francis ross ord ross ord ross ord Vacation Bible School for chil- North Campus Auditorium.       Leesburg Rd. Pizza, beverages, dren age 4-14 from June 4-8 at       Tickets are $5 for students and $9 live music and bonfire. RSVP on Spring chicken dinner ASP S I N GRACE VASE JAR OWN REDS TAP FCA the church. Call (260) 347-4045 for adults. Call (260) 747-2343 FaceBook or call MaryAnne Horn DOE TRY EULER EVENT I RE PRO PR I MP S I R ERN for questions or to register. South Bend —Our Lady of for information. Tickets will be at (260) 271-5009. HON ASCENS I ON TEACH BAD EON MAN I A PRO TEN Hungary, 735 W. 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VNHH to host grief workshop . Football in Training registration . Fort Wayne — Visiting Nurse Fort Wayne —Football in and Hospice Home, located at Training is a tackle football league 5910 Homestead Rd. in Fort designed for boys that attend Wayne, will host a free grief Catholic schools. Registration for workshop titled “Surviving the upcoming 2012 season is now a Death from Suicide,” that through May 31. Signup online

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PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE Above, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, center, poses with seminarians. At right, Deacon Christopher Lapp, center, poses with Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, left, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.

Newly ordained Deacon Christopher Lapp third from right, poses with Bishop Rhoades and family.

This is what one of the 15 Top Health Systems in the country looks like.

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has been named one of the best healthcare systems in the country by Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading sources of measurement in the healthcare industry.

That distinction means we set higher patient safety standards. Find ways to reduce hospital stays. Think not just about short-term recovery, but about long-term outcomes as well. This award also shows our commitment to the community — that we offer unparalleled patient care and safety. It’s what we’re called to do.

Mishawaka Plymouth South Bend KAY COZAD sjmed.com Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades lays hands on Christopher Lapp in accordance with the apostolic tradition.