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HARRISBURG, Pa. — As the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend puts final touches on the instal- Solemn vespers and lation of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as the ninth bish- op of the diocese, Bishop Rhoades has moved into Mass of Installation his Fort Wayne residence and received farewell wishes from the Harrisburg Diocese on Jan. 3. Updates Bishop Rhoades was born Nov. 26, 1957, in the Page 3 coal regions of Pennsylvania in Mahanoy City. “That’s where my family’s roots are. ... A lot of my ancestors worked in the mines,” Bishop Rhoades told Today’s from his offices in Harrisburg in early December. The When he was about 1 year old, the family moved to , Pa., where his father Charles took a job and the new year working at Indian Town Gap, a U.S. Army installa- tion. But many weekends and holidays were spent in His address to the Church Mahanoy City. Page 4 His father was Lutheran and of English and German descent. His mother Mary was Irish and Greek descent. Both are deceased. “My father was not Catholic, but he was very supportive of us receiving a Catholic education.” Seminarian luncheon Bishop Rhoades credited his strong Catholic upbringing to his mother. “My mother was a very Serrans honor seminarians, devout Catholic. I learned the faith from her,” he said. their families Bishop Rhoades attended St. Mary’s School and Page 8 Lebanon Catholic High School. “I look back and it was a really wonderful childhood,” he said. He grew up in a very close-knit family with a , Chuck, who is four years older, and a sister, Robin, who is five years younger. Indiana Catholic “We lived in the city of Lebanon. We walked to school downtown in the morning seven blocks,” he Conference said. Fond early childhood memories include stop- Looking ahead to the ping at church to pray every time the family walked PROVIDED BY THE CATHOLIC WITNESS General Assembly RHOADES, PAGE 3 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at his ordination as bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Page 9 Bishop D’Arcy celebrates Mass of Looking at YEAR our PRIESTS 10 church trends of thanks for years of episcopacy BY MARK WEBER ‘The Future Church’ review SOUTH BEND — On the morning of Jan. 3, Bishop MSGR. ROBERT Page 14 BY KAREN CLIFFORD John M. D’Arcy received a phone call from his sis- ter asking about the inclement weather she had heard SCHULTE about for his Mass of thanksgiving at St. Matthew Cathedral. Individuals who see priests “I said we had 13 inches of snow. She said that no as desirable models for one would be at Mass. I said in South Bend they’re tough,” he replied. Christian life may not real- And so began a day of reflection filled with hope, ize that the priest sees the joy, somber memories and laughter, to a standing- room-only crowd at St. Matthew Cathedral in South seeker as his example. Bend to mark Bishop D’Arcy’s last Mass as bishop Such is the case of Msgr. Robert Schulte, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. On Jan. 13, Bishop D’Arcy will assume the role of bishop diocesan chancellor, who says, “My main emeritus. heroes are my parents and other family

D’ARCY, PAGE 16 YEAR OF, PAGE 4 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 10, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Reflection on the past and future Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 among priests there were rumors as to represented, under the direction of Fred and Fort Wayne, IN 46856 whom would be appointed bishop. It was Lisa Everett, co-directors of our Pro-life generally thought that there would be more Office. After celebrating a large Mass at a PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy than one. In fact, there were four of us large stadium, then later a Mass with just ordained on the same day, 35 years ago — the young people from our diocese, I will on Feb. 11, 1975, the feast of Our Lady of go to for a few weeks. EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS Lourdes. Hearing such rumors, I asked a NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad &NOTES priest-friend about it. He said, “You should read everything about a bishop and then Boston?! Editorial Department make a decision, in case it comes. If not, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Bishop, why don’t you go to Florida and PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan your reading and prayer may help you spring training. Well, maybe some day. I FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, assist others in this way.” So I read exten- always find the home where I grew up and Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Some final reflections sively how the bishop is understood in the visiting with my sisters and with the priests Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, Church. I knew much about it already from with whom I was ordained 53 years ago to The Office of Bishop, said St. my doctoral dissertation, which centered on Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May be restorative. Augustine, is the not the name of the honor, the . But reading I will be back to preach at several Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, but a work. I think the father for study and reading for prayer is some- missions and do Confirmations and help CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner and who was Bishop of Hippo in Africa times different. Having absorbed such Bishop Rhoades in whatever way he wish- INTERN: Monica Eichman could also have written that it is a source of teaching mostly from the teaching of the es. I will give a retreat to the of joy. The bishop wears a cross to remind Second Vatican Council on the Office of Michigan and Ohio in May. Business Department him that he must share the cross of Christ. Bishop, I realized it was a pastoral and spir- Indeed we are all called to this — to share BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice itual office. 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For you I am bishop; Mike Heintz, the umpire, and his worthy LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- they gave me, by example of their great staff. comes original, signed letters about with you I am a Christian. The former is the name faith. I believe I am a priest and the bishop issues affecting church life. Although of a duty I have received; the latter I am by . of this diocese under God’s grace because we cannot publish every letter we The former implies potential danger; the latter of their example and their holiness. But it receive, we strive to provide a balanced offers . ... Assist me by your prayerful sup- was always a holiness marked by joy. I can Special gratitude representation of expressed opinions port, so that my joy will be in serving you, rather still hear their laughter. Special gratitude to my good friends, and a variety of reflections on life in the than in being over you. Msgr. Peter Martocchio and Father Paul church.We will choose letters for publi- — St. Augustine, Sermon 340 McPartland, who took the train from old cation based on reader interest, timeli- What lies ahead South Station in Boston, Mass., and came ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Why would the great Augustine be across country to be with us. My friends of disagree with the letter writers’ opin- frightened by his office? He knew, and Our new bishop will preside at a Mass a lifetime. ions. Letters must not exceed 250 taught that the office was supposed to rep- for Life at the Sacred Heart Basilica on Jan. I will pray for all of you. Let us pray for words. All letters must be signed and resent Christ. 19, along with Father Jenkins, the president include a phone number and address our new bishop and accompany him, espe- Accordingly, as Christ lay down his life of Notre Dame, and others, and Bishop cially in his early days. And I know as a for verification.We reserve the right to for the flock, so will the bishop be judged Rhoades has kindly asked me to preach. It edit letters for legal and other concerns. matter of faith, you will show him the love on whether or not he has followed this will be a joy to do this. There will be many and the joy and the acceptance that you Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, example in his life. young people there who will be going to always gave to me. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN the March for Life in Washington, D.C. 46856-1169; or e-mail: Included will be many of the young stu- [email protected] Some memories dents who gave such fine example last spring. Bishop Rhoades and I will go as As I reflect on these days, I think often ISSN 0891-1533 well, with many young people from our of a certain scene from the past. As always, USPS 403630 diocese. All four of our high schools will be JANUARY 10, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

ordained a priest in July 1983 by Bishop Rhoades said, “I love to then- William H. read. Probably the most enjoyable OP-ED FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY RHOADES Keeler of Harrisburg at thing for me is history.” Assumption of the Blessed He said, “In spare time, I like to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mary Church in Lebanon. get together with friends and fami- His first assignment was as an ly. Missing them — that’s going to Gambling assistant at St. Patrick be tough. But I’m sure I’ll make ometime ago, a number of of other Christian churches in downtown Lebanon. Parish in York, Pa. He worked many new friends in the diocese.” along with members of their flocks have approached me or their Bishop Rhoades had to deal part-time in Hispanic ministry in Bishop Rhoades’ musical selec- friends in the Catholic community and asked if I would consider with childhood asthma, which he the early years. tions are eclectic. He likes the S weighing in on the proposal for a gambling casino in our community. outgrew in high school and col- In 1985, Bishop Rhoades music of the ‘70s, the era in which While moved by their respect for the Episcopal Office, I felt the need lege, and he was then able to do returned to the Gregorian he graduated from high school. “I to study the matter before taking a position. The Catechism of the much more physical activity such University in , where he still listen to some of that,” he makes a brief, but clear, presentation of Catholic as sports. earned advanced degrees in dog- said, but he also likes to listen to teaching. The struggles as an asthmatic matic theology and canon law. contemporary Christian, praise and were significant in his childhood. In 1988, he returned to the worship-type of music, and classi- “I was very much into the academ- Harrisburg Diocese to serve as cal music. His iPod also has a few “Games of chance (card games, etc.) or wagers are not in themselves contrary to ics. I enjoyed school. I was a Cub assistant chancellor under then- of his favorite showtunes from justice. They become morally unacceptable when they deprive someone of what is Scout, a Boy Scout,” Bishop Bishop Keeler. During this time, “Joseph and the Technicolor necessary to provide for his needs and those of others. The passion for gambling Rhoades said. He would play bas- he also ministered as the director Dreamcoat” and others. risks becoming an enslavement.” ketball, but that was tough for him of the Spanish and as “I kind of appreciate almost all So we must look at the effects. Some would claim that since the because he would have asthma administrator pro-tem of Our Lady music,” he said. vast majority of people who gamble do it for entertainment and do not attacks. of Guadalupe Parish in Lebanon. He took piano lessons as a become addicted, that such gambling casinos should be approved. In He had a lot of friends and Bishop Rhoades was appointed youngster, “but I never persevered my judgment, after serious study, such a position does not hold up. enjoyed swimming and riding his pastor of St. in it,” he said. Most of the money realized from gambling for the private compa- bicycle in the summer. Parish, Harrisburg, in 1990. He In daily life, Bishop Rhoades nies who sponsor it, as well as the funds realized by the government, At Lebanon Catholic, he was served there until 1995, when he said “I fend for myself for meals. I comes from problem gamblers; from the addicted; and it is the addict very involved in plays, the accepted a full-time faculty posi- eat very healthy because there is whose family is harmed, because he has lost his free will to a German language and German tion with Mount Mary’s heart disease in the family. ... I try machine. Club and student council where he Seminary. While there, he taught to eat a very heart-healthy diet and The gambling addict repeatedly uses up his or her salary to feed served as council representative, courses in systematic theology, I need to do better with my exer- his addiction. The very people that requires officer and council vice president canon law and Hispanic ministry. cise. ... Not that I cook. I’ll heat us to put at the forefront and whose dignity we are bound to try to his senior year. “Those were great In March 1997, he was named rec- things up. I’ll eat fruit, vegetables, restore are the most seriously injured by this addiction. years that I look back at with a lot tor of Mount Saint Mary’s chicken, fish, that kind of food, It is the machines, the video games, which have brought technolo- of joy,” he said. Seminary, a role he fulfilled until and I’ll heat it up in the gy in a massive degree to the gambling industry. The machines are “I started thinking of the priest- his appointment by Pope John Paul microwave.” programmed to intensify the addiction. The Vanier Institute on the hood when I was in seventh II as Bishop of the Diocese of His favorite food, he quipped, Family estimates that “4 percent of the population with a serious gam- grade,” Bishop Rhoades said, “but Harrisburg on Oct. 14, 2004. “is all the food I’m not allowed to bling problem contributed 23 percent of the revenues.” The same I wasn’t really ready to enter the He was ordained a bishop on eat. I really like seafood,” and Vanier Institute reports that, “The personal cost of pathological gam- seminary after high school. While Dec. 9, 2004, by Cardinal Justin Italian food, but no creamy sauces. bling can include bankruptcy, family break up, domestic abuse, studying political science at Mount Rigali, of Philadelphia. “I’m pretty well-disciplined,” he assault, fraud, theft, homelessness and even suicide. Up to 90 percent Saint Mary’s College in noted. of pathological gamblers have considered suicide, and 20 percent of Emmitsburg, Md., “when I was a Likes and interests Bishop Rhoades has strong those in treatment actually attempted it.” sophomore in college is when I organizational skills. “I am maybe Bishop Rhoades enjoys sports. Some would say that since only 2 to 5 percent of those who gam- really sensed the call to the priest- a little too obsessive about it some- “Probably the sport I play the most ble are addicted, that it is appropriate for the government to sponsor hood. And it was when I was pray- times,” he said. “I do have to work and enjoy the most at this time of casino gambling. But with the increases of machine gambling, seem ing at the Grotto of Our Lady of with a plan.” my life is tennis,” he commented. to indicate that such a position is not consistent with Catholic social Lourdes, which is above Mount He was a basketball and rac- Saint Mary’s College in the moun- Spiritual life teaching. quetball player when he was a pas- The increase of machine gambling, machines programmed to sup- tain there,” he said. He attributes tor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish A daily Holy Hour in front of his calling to the intercession of port the addict, makes clear that there is a moral issue here that many in Harrisburg, but those sports the Blessed Sacrament, the Liturgy choose to avoid. For example, a 1998 study commissioned by the the Blessed Mother. have been replaced with vigorous of the Hours, daily Mass and the Bishop Rhoades studied for the State of Montana, found that problem and pathological gamblers walks and hikes today. “In the are the routine of Bishop account for 36 percent of electronic gambling device revenues. A priesthood at St. Charles summer I like to swim,” he said. Rhoades’ prayer life. Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, Louisiana study found that 30 percent of all spending on river boat Since he was a child, the New He likes to pray the rosary casinos came from problem and pathological gamblers. Pa., and earned a bachelor’s degree York Yankees have been his while exercising, especially on in philosophy there in 1979. He The Catholic Bishops of the state of Kentucky came to a similar favorite baseball team. With pro- vigorous walks or while driving. conclusion. Here is what their report says: did his theological studies at the fessional football, Bishop Rhoades He also prays each day for “the North American College and the enjoys the Philadelphia Eagles. people God has called me to “The Catholic Conference of Kentucky opposes expanded gambling because the Pontifical Gregorian University, With college football, “I’ve serve,” he said. “It’s just as impor- both in Rome, from 1979-1983. social costs are intolerable and the common good suffers in such significant ways always been a Notre Dame foot- tant as my preaching and other when gambling becomes highly professionalized. Research indicates that families Cardinal Terence Cooke ball fan — No. 1,” he said. “And things I do, to pray for the people.” ordained Bishop Rhoades a and communities are hurt by false profit of professional gambling occurs through Penn State has always been No. 2 “As bishop it is not about me, it casinos and machine gambling. These vehicles bring about gambling in excess at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican for me.” is about Christ,” he said. City in 1982. Bishop Rhoades was with harm caused to people and communities. The American Psychological Association recognizes compulsive gambling as a disease.”

In other words, the government and the private companies make Installation of Bishop Kevin Rhoades their money on the backs of the poor and addicted. Another principal of Catholic social teaching is the common good. Solemn vespers, installation services updated People in government take an oath of office for the well-being of all. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. Doors nearby Grand Wayne Center where They should not gain necessary revenues on the backs of those who Bend announced Jan. 4 everyone will open at 5:30 p.m. Retiring the installation Mass can be have already lost their human dignity through serious addiction. is welcome to attend the special Bishop John M. D’Arcy will pre- viewed on a large screen. As is often the case, Americans turn to something basic in our cul- installation services of Bishop side at the evening prayer and The installation liturgy will be ture to defend gambling; namely, freedom. But freedom must always Kevin C. Rhoades as the ninth Bishop Rhoades will give the simulcast live by be subjected to the rights of others and to truth and to the common bishop of the local diocese to be homily. All are welcome to attend IndianasNewsCenter, Fort Wayne, good. held in both South Bend and Fort a light reception, which will imme- on both NBC Channel 33.1 and The proper understanding of freedom. The dignity of the human person Wayne on Jan. 12 and 13 respec- diately follow the ceremony. My TV, digital Channel 33.2. and the responsibility of duly elected leaders to seek the common tively. In Fort Wayne, the installation Comcast subscribers can view the good when coupled with the terrible effects of gambling indicate, that Invited guests who have Mass will begin at 2 p.m. on telecasts on either Channel 13 or the introduction of casino gambling in our community is a moral responded to date that they plan to Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the 252 while Verizon FIOS customers issue, and in my judgment such introduction will be seriously harmful attend one or both liturgies are Cathedral of the Immaculate can see it on either Channel 4 or to many in our community and many others who will come from being sent tickets for reserved seat- Conception. A reception will fol- Channel 9. nearby cities and towns. We should learn from countless other com- ing. Everyone else is welcome to low at the nearby Grand Wayne Plans are underway to stream munities and keep our wonderful community away from casinos, attend the services on a first come, Center to which all are welcome to both the installation liturgy and the which intensify the experience of addiction. first served basis, the diocese said. attend. solemn vespers prayer service on At St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Planning is underway to the diocesan Web site www.dioce- Miami St., South Bend, a solemn accommodate an expected over- sefwsb.org and possibly on vespers service will be held on flow crowd in Fort Wayne at the WNDU.com in South Bend. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 10, 2010 Pope begins new year with call for respect for creation, trust in God

said. Teaching people to respect oth- BY CINDY WOODEN The pope also spoke about per- ers must begin early in childhood, sonal responsibility Jan. 1 when he said. (CNS) — he was commenting on the theme “From the time they are small, Having respect for every human he chose for World Peace Day it is important to educate children being and for all of creation as 2010: “If You Want to Cultivate to respect others, even when they God’s handiwork and having trust Peace, Protect Creation.” are different from us,” he said. in God’s overwhelming love are The resources of the earth must Children who are part of multi- the keys to peace and to a better be used with justice and wisdom, ethnic classes have an advantage, future, Pope Benedict XVI said. he said during his Angelus address he said, because the faces of the Marking the new year with the Jan. 1. children “are a prophecy of the celebration Jan. 1 of the feast of “I want to underline the impor- humanity we are called to form: a Mary Mother of God and of tance that the choices of individu- family of families and peoples.” World Peace Day and with als, families and local administra- “The smaller these children are, Angelus recitations Jan. 1 and 3, tions have in protecting the envi- the more they elicit from us ten- Pope Benedict reminded ronment,” he said. derness and joy for an innocence Christians that God’s promises In educating people to respect and brotherhood that is evident: require a response. creation, the pope said, they must despite their differences they cry “The divine plan is not accom- be helped to recognize that the and laugh in the same way, they plished automatically, because it is human beings God created in his have the same needs, they com- a plan of love and love generates own image and likeness require municate spontaneously and play freedom and asks for freedom,” he special respect and protection. together,” he said. said during his Angelus address “If we must take care of the However, the pope said, the Jan. 3. creatures around us, how much smiles of too many children are While God’s kingdom of peace more care must we have for peo- extinguished by suffering and their and justice already is being real- ple — our brothers and sisters,” he hearts are poisoned by violence. ized on earth, he said, “every man said. “On the first day of the year, In them, one can see “faces and woman is responsible for wel- I want to appeal to the con- lined by hunger and disease, faces coming it into his or her own life sciences of those who are part of disfigured by pain and despera- day by day. So 2010 will be better any kind of armed group. To each tion. The faces of these innocent or worse to the extent that people, and every one I say: Stop, reflect little ones are a silent appeal to accepting their own responsibility, and abandon the path of violence.” our responsibility,” the pope said. learn to collaborate with the grace In his homily during the morn- Recognizing their helplessness, of God.” ing Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica “all the false justifications for war “There are problems in the Jan. 1, Pope Benedict said people and violence fall away. We simply church and in the world, as well as will respect the environment only must convert to projects of peace, in the daily lives of families, but to the extent that they respect lay down weapons of every kind thanks to God our hope does not themselves and others, because and, all of us together, make a CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING depend on improbable prognosti- true respect for creation means commitment to building a world Pope Benedict XVI carries the Eucharist near a figurine of the baby Jesus cations and even less on economic seeing all creation as a reflection more worthy of humanity.” during Mass on the feast of Mary Mother of God in St. Peter’s Basilica at forecasts. Our hope is in God,” he of God, the creator. the Vatican Jan. 1.

devotions with his family sparked and energizing. of an interest in the Church that Monsignor Schulte’s vacations, YEARour PRIESTS brought him to consider more fully by necessity, include a return tick- God’s call to serve as a priest. et, which bring him back to a daily Now as a priest of 35 years and routine and challenges facing the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 recently named monsignor, the Church; of these, the greatest, he Sunday Eucharist is the highlight says, “are the forces of secular members who have been faithful of his week and favorite activity as society which put an emphasis on spouses and parents to the fami- a priest, providing a rich spiritual material possessions and self iden- lies. Day in and day out, they pro- experience. tity to the exclusion of God and vide meals, direction and guid- The last lines of Edna St. the sense of mystery that is all ance, knowledge for the future, Vincent Millay’s poem, Travel, “... around us. Modern science without faith. I am also inspired by other there isn’t a train I wouldn’t take, faith is dead, and those who people who live good lives, not no matter where its going,” must believe that there is no God or selfishly but in service to others appeal to Msgr. Schulte. Long Creator have an extremely limited and with an eye toward helping the train trips, made annually, are a and negative view of our world, Church and society to improve. favorite vacation pursuit. As the which I believe leads to anger, vio- Those are my real heroes.” train takes him away from liturgi- lence and hopelessness. I see the As a youngster at St. Peter cal responsibilities, the sight of greatest hope in the message of the Parish in Fort Wayne, attendance new places, new people and the Church and faithful Catholics and at daily Mass and serving Mass; opportunity to pray the office as he Christians living their faith fully, Sunday Masses and Forty Hours travels, is spiritually refreshing, positively and openly each day.” All “Professional Insurance Services” Religious Goods First Communion and Confirmation Gifts kintz •Life •Auto Books, Bibles, Crucifixes, , •Health •Home ATCH FOR insurance •Annuities •Business Statues, Baptismal Gowns and Gifts W agency •Disabilities •Liability our new second store •Medicare Supplements 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne coming soon to •Nursing Home Care (across from South Side High School) † the north side at 111 North Third Street • Decatur (260) 456-9173 Coldwater & Wallen! (260)728-9290 • (260) 724-8042 • 1-800-589-5468 JANUARY 10, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Twelve U.S. bishops could University buys former corporate retire for age reasons in 2010 property to expand research institute

DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) — With BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN the of Our Lady of Nareg in New York for Armenian the purchase of 115 acres, the Catholics; Nov. 5, 2004. University of Dayton plans to WASHINGTON (CNS) — Up to • Bishop William L. Higi of move its expanding research 24 U.S. bishops, including two Lafayette, Ind.; Aug. 29, 2008. institute into a building that for- cardinals, could retire because of • Bishop Tomas A. Camacho of merly housed the world head- age this year. Chalan Kanoa, Northern Marianas; quarters of a global technology There are 11 active U.S. bish- Sept. 18, 2008. company. ops, including one cardinal, who • Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. The Catholic university paid have already turned 75. Thirteen Maginnis of Philadelphia; Dec. 22, $18 million for the NCR Corp. more will celebrate their 75th 2008. property, and leaders of the birthday in 2010. • Bishop Edmond Carmody of school said its new building will At age 75 bishops are requested Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 12, become the signature facility for to submit their resignation to the 2009. the University of Dayton pope. • Archbishop Alexander J. Research Institute, which con- Cardinal Bernard F. Law, arch- Brunett of Seattle, Jan. 17, 2009. ducts nearly $100 million annu- priest of St. Mary Major Basilica • Bishop William S. Skylstad of ally in sponsored research. in Rome and a cardinal since Spokane, Wash., March 2, 2009. The institute recently received 1985, turned 75 Nov. 4, 2006. A • Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. its largest contract in its history former bishop of Springfield-Cape Hermann of St. Louis, Aug. 12, — $49.5 million to develop Girardeau, Mo., he was archbishop 2009. advanced jet fuels and combus- of Boston from 1984 until his res- • Archbishop Eusebius J. tion technologies for the U.S. CNS PHOTO/COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ignation from that post in 2002 in Beltran of Oklahoma City, Aug. Air Force. This is an aerial view of the former NCR Corp. headquarters in Dayton, the wake of controversy over his 31, 2009. Daniel Curran, University of Ohio, recently purchased by the University of Dayton along with 115 handling of cases of sex • Auxiliary Bishop Guy Dayton president, called the additional acres. The Catholic university plans to move its expanding abuse there. He was named to his Sansaricq of Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. acquisition “a bold move for a research institute into the building that formerly housed the world Rome post in 2004. 6, 2009. private, Catholic university” and headquarters of the global technology company. Turning 75 on April 19 this year The 12 currently active bishops said in a statement that it gives is Cardinal Justin Rigali of who will turn 75 in 2010 and their the university much-needed Philadelphia. Born in Los Angeles, birthdays are: space to expand. in the Dayton Business Journal. sponsored research has nearly he was ordained an archbishop in • Auxiliary Bishop Peter A. Approximately 260 University officials said the tripled in the past decade — ris- 1985 while serving as head of the Rosazza of Hartford, Conn., Feb. 13. researchers, support personnel new property also will provide ing from $37.1 million to $96.5 school that educates future Vatican • Auxiliary Bishop Emilio S. and students are expected to its graduate school with more million. It remains second in the diplomats. He returned to the Allue of Boston, Feb. 18. move into the building during classroom space and parking and nation in materials research, United States in 1994 to become • Bishop J. Kevin Boland of the next three years, and about will be the new home for its pro- according to the National archbishop of St. Louis, holding Savannah, Ga., April 25. 160 researchers will continue to posed alumni center. Science Foundation. that post until his appointment as • Bishop John M. Smith of work at Wright-Patterson Air The primary focus of the No other Catholic university archbishop of Philadelphia in 2003. Trenton, N.J., June 23. Force Base outside of Dayton, facility will be on the school’s performs more sponsored engi- He was elevated to the College of • Bishop Carlos A. Sevilla of and in leased space around the research institute, allowing it to neering research, university offi- Cardinals that same year. Yakima, Wash., Aug. 9. Ohio city, university officials build momentum in research cials said. Pope Benedict XVI, like his • Bishop John B. McCormack said. growth, university officials said. With the purchase, the cam- predecessor Pope John Paul II, of Manchester, N.H., Aug. 12. NCR is moving its operations The university is ranked as a pus now covers 373 acres, uni- often asked cardinals to stay on the • Bishop Joseph V. Adamec of to , according to a report national research school and its versity officials said. job after they reached the age of Altoona-Johnstown, Aug. 13. 75. Even when a cardinal retires in • Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz his 70s, he remains an active of Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 6. member of the College of • Auxiliary Bishop Richard J. Cardinals, eligible to enter a con- Sklba of Milwaukee, Sept. 11. clave and vote for a new pope, • Bishop Paul A. Zipfel of until age 80. Bismarck, N.D., Sept. 22. The 10 other active U.S. bish- • Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger ops who are already 75 and the of Evansville, Ind., Oct. 20. dates of their 75th birthday are: • Archbishop John C. Favalora • Bishop of of Miami, Dec. 5. 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Georg commits $3 million Ganswein, papal secretary, visited CHILDREN TAKE PART IN EPIPHANY PROCESSION Susanna Maiolo at the psychiatric to seminarian education hospital in Subiaco, outside of Rome, where she was transferred CHICAGO (CNS) — The Dec. 25. The papal secretary made Catholic Church Extension the private visit to Maiolo “to Society has awarded more than $3 show her the Holy Father’s inter- million in grants to educate 509 est in her situation,” the papal seminarians from the most under- spokesman, Father Federico funded in the United Lombardi, said in a written state- States during the 2010 fiscal year. ment Jan. 3. While the Vatican did The grants represent an increase in not specify when the visit funding at a time when other foun- occurred, the Italian daily Il dations have reduced their giving Giornale said Msgr. Ganswein during the recession. On average, met with Maiolo Dec. 31. The the 84 dioceses designated as U.S. newspaper said the monsignor “mission dioceses” spend $30,000 brought her a rosary and told her a year per seminarian for seminary that the pope had forgiven her and tuition, room and board, books, believed she hadn’t meant any health insurance and related harm. It added Maiolo, a dual expenses. If distributed evenly, the Italian-Swiss citizen, had previ- Extension Society’s grants would ously received extensive psychi- pay for about 20 percent of a sem- atric care in Switzerland. The inarian’s education-related costs Vatican statement said the legal for 2010. The number of seminar- proceedings against Maiolo, ians to be helped make up about which were being carried out by 15 percent of the U.S. total. the Vatican’s judicial system, would continue until it came to a Bishop says Nazareth conclusion. CNS PHOTO/KACPER PEMPEL, REUTERS Children take part in a Catholic procession on the feast of the Epiphany Jan. 3 in Warsaw, Christians joyful about Outspoken cardinal who Poland. find of Jesus-era house pushed for peace in JERUSALEM (CNS) — Auxiliary Northern Ireland dies Americas contributed to almost ror attacks, the United States first Bishop Giacinto-Boulos Marcuzzo doubling the number of missionar- Terror, war, politics led a multinational effort in of Jerusalem said the Christian VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ies who were murdered in 2009 dominate headlines over Afghanistan to capture al-Qaida community in Nazareth was joyful Cardinal Cahal B. Daly, the for- compared to the previous year, the leader Osama bin Laden, the mas- at the recent discovery of the mer of all Ireland and an Vatican’s Fides agency said. The decade termind of the terror plot. remains of a first-century dwelling. outspoken critic of paramilitary agency said 37 people working for “This belongs to the time of Jesus WASHINGTON (CNS) — violence and poverty in Northern the church were killed in 2009, up and we can now see how (people Terrorist actions that left physical Ireland, died Dec. 31 at the age of from 20 people in 2008. It is also Parish hostels form lived),” said Bishop Marcuzzo, scars on many world cities and 92. In a telegram released Jan. 2, the highest number of deaths in noting that the dwelling had psychological scars on those ‘powerhouse’ of church Pope Benedict XVI recalled the the last 10 years, it added. Each remained largely intact throughout affected dominated much of the cardinal’s “long years of devoted year, Fides, the news agency of in Indian district the ages. “The ruins ... were not headlines over the first decade of pastoral service to the church” and the Congregation for the destroyed during history. There the third millennium, as did the expressed gratitude for his “sus- Evangelization of Peoples, pub- RAIKIA, India (CNS) — Father were lots of (wars and battles) wars fought in the name of quash- tained efforts in the promotion of lishes a list of pastoral workers Vijay Pradhan has one place to which destroyed buildings but that ing terrorism. Fractious U.S. poli- justice and peace in Northern who died violently. The 2009 list credit for his decision to become a house was kept safe. Why? We tics also had a hand to play in Ireland.” His death leaves the released Dec. 30 includes two priest. “I do not know whether I don’t know why, but certainly there shaping headlines over much of with 183 priests and one from the would have been a priest had I not is a reason why that house was kept the decade. In the Catholic members, 112 of whom are under United States: Father studied in the church hostels safe.” As the first dwelling from Church, the clergy sexual abuse age 80 and therefore eligible to Lawrence Rosebaugh, a 74-year- here,” said Father Pradhan, a the period to be discovered in scandals that had simmered in vote in a conclave. Cardinal Daly old U.S. priest, killed in a highway parish priest serving in the town of Nazareth, the remains are of decades past exploded into public was best remembered for his con- robbery in Guatemala in May; Raikia in Orissa state’s “utmost importance” and reveal consciousness in 2002, with its tribution to ecumenical relations Father Edward Hinds stabbed 32 Kandhamal district. Such parish- new information about how people repercussions still felt as the at a time when sectarian violence times in a brutal murder in the rec- run hostels are credited by clergy lived during Jesus’ lifetime, said decade neared its end. The death increased in Northern Ireland. As tory of St. Patrick Church, in and women religious alike for Yardena Alexandre, excavation of Pope John Paul II and the elec- the former bishop of Down and Chatham, N.J., in October. fueling a rise in vocations in the director at the Israel Antiquities tion of Pope Benedict XVI in Connor — the Northern Ireland Prosecutors said the parish janitor violence-plagued district. The Authority. She said several tombs 2005 resonated in the world’s con- diocese which includes the confessed to the crime; and hostels provide education, spiritu- from that time period had been sciousness throughout that April province’s main city of Belfast — Blessed Sacrament Sister al formation and dormitory- found in earlier digs but, until this as a dying pope breathed his last he witnessed firsthand the blood- Marguerite Bartz, found dead in living for students of various ages. house, no evidence of a human set- and a conclave, the first in more shed waged by the Irish her Navajo, N.M., home in “My father was a schoolteacher tlement had been uncovered. The than 26 years, fascinated Republican Army. At his installa- November. An 18-year-old man and there were several others in structure was found next to the Catholics and others across the tion as archbishop Armagh and found driving the car the nun used the family who were also teach- Basilica of the Annunciation, globe. have reliably been primate of Ireland in 1990, he was charged in connection with ers,” recalled the 51-year-old where the floor of a former convent top newsmakers year in and year called on the IRA to end its strate- her death. Fides also highlighted priest, who studied at a hostel in was being removed in a salvage out, and regularly make most lists gy of terror and urged a govern- the case of a Mexican priest and Mondosore, a village in excavation conducted by the antiq- of most admired men in the world. ment-sponsored “new deal” to aid two seminarians who were killed Kandhamal. “So it was likely that uities authority to prepare for the The 2000s were no different, as a economically depressed Catholic in the southern state of Guerrero I, too, would have become a construction of the International world watched in fascination as neighborhoods in west Belfast. as they were traveling to a reli- teacher. But the five-year stay in Marian Center of Nazareth. The Pope John Paul gave a lesson in gious retreat. Father Habacuc the church hostel changed the Association Mary of Nazareth said how to die a happy death and Pope Hernandez, Eduardo Oregon course of my life.” Father it would incorporate the archaeo- Benedict ascended to the chair of Vatican agency says Benitez and Silvestre Gonzalez Mrutyunjay Digal, secretary to logical remains inside its planned Peter, seeking during his pontifi- were shot dead by gunmen while Archbishop Raphael Cheenath of center. Nazareth is where Mary at least 37 church cate to mend fences with those they traveled through a violence- Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, said nearly received the revelation from the who have not been in full com- workers killed in 2009 plagued area where drug-cartel 80 percent of the archdiocese’s angel Gabriel that she would con- munion with the Catholic Church. activities have been on the priests have been educated in hos- ceive a child. Jesus spent the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An Both popes preached peace to increase. tels. “I am, myself, a product of majority of his life in Nazareth, uptick of violence against world leaders, but all too often in the hostel system,” Father Digal preaching throughout the Galilee Catholic Church workers in the vain. After the Sept. 11, 2001, ter- told Catholic News Service in a region. JANUARY 10, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Revolution) Good Citizenship 12-step retreat at Scholarship and Awards contest. Lindenwood The DAR Good Citizens Program and scholarship contest is intended DONALDSON — Registrations to encourage and reward the quali- are now being taken for a Men’s ties of good citizenship. The senior 12-step retreat to be held at AROUND THE DIOCESE class selected Serrani to represent Lindenwood Retreat and Bishop Luers based on the qualities Conference Center. The program of dependability, service, leadership is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22, and patriotism. Serrani was hon- from 6 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 24, at FORT WAYNE ANDREW DINNER ATTRACTS MANY ored at a ceremony held at the Fort 1 p.m. The program fee is $170 for Wayne Public Library Friday, Dec. single occupancy, $140 for a dou- 11. ble occupancy room, per person, and $90 for commuters. The weekend away from work Bishop Luers Alum, Mary and home will focus on 12-step Hathaway, named living and spirituality for men. Through conferences, small group women’s basketball discussion, prayer and meditation, freshman of the week participants will examine life and recovery. There will also be a CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mary meeting Saturday evening — Hathaway, a 2009 graduate of weather permitting, it will be held Bishop Luers High School and ‘round the campfire. Take the freshman at Winthrop University, opportunity to meet other recover- has been named the Crons Brand ing men and revitalize recovery. Freshman of the Week. The retreat will be led by Father Hathaway, a guard from Fort Ed of Chicago, Ill. Deadline to Wayne, scored a career-high 13 register is Jan. 15. points to push Winthrop to a 62-53 For more information or to reg- win over USC Aiken on Dec. 5. ister, contact Lindenwood at (574) She drilled 4-of-5 from the floor to 935-1763 weekdays, e-mail finish with an 80 percent clip and rvanvactorpoorhandmaids.org. or connected on 3-of-3 from long visit www.lindenwood.org range and 2-of-2 from the charity Lindenwood is an ecumenical stripe. Hathaway also ripped down center offering quiet meeting a career-best seven boards and spaces and innovative programs dished out two assists in the win. for spiritual and artistic growth It is the second double-figure and personal enrichment. The cen- BRIAN EICHMAN game for Hathaway, who set a pre- vious career-high with 10 points at ter is located in Donaldson, eight Seminarian Royce Gregerson speaks at the Andrew Dinner held Dec. 29 at St. Elizabeth miles west of Plymouth and 40 Towson in the preseason WNIT. miles south of South Bend. Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, as Msgr. Bernard Galic, director of the diocesan Vocation She also has the third highest total of assists on the team with nine and Bishop Dwenger sets Office, observes. Msgr. Galic noted that the dinner was one of the largest gatherings they is second in blocks with three. freshmen registration have had. The dinner is for men who may be interested in learning more about the semi- nary and the priesthood. Another Andrew dinner was held in South Bend on Dec. 30. Artist Armin Mersmann dates to speak at lecture series FORT WAYNE — Registration also work from 1-4 p.m. at these on the Internet at ular programming to present spe- FORT WAYNE — As part of the for incoming ninth-grade students locations off campus: St. Vincent www.RedeemerRadio.com. cial interviews and discussion Closer Look lecture series, the to Bishop Dwenger High School de Paul Thrift Store, Lutheran Both broadcasts will be designed to prepare listeners for School of Creative Arts at the will take place on Jan. 25, 26 and Hospital Children’s Wing, Vincent anchored by Redeemer Radio the historic event. As a service to University of Saint Francis will host 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and on Village, Children’s Hope announcer Sean McBride, with listeners, Redeemer Radio will an artist’s lecture by Armin Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9-11 a.m. Hospitality House, NeighborLink commentary provided by Father continue to broadcast up-to-the- Mersmann on Thursday, Jan. 14, at For more information call (260) Fort Wayne and Love Community Daryl Rybicki, pastor of Corpus minute news on the upcoming 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus 496-4703, or e-mail jscully@bish- Center. Christi Church in South Bend. Dr. installation. Auditorium. This program, present- opdwenger.com. For more information, contact Matthew Bunson, lecturer on ed in part by Arts United of Greater Sister Anita Holzmer at (260) 399- Church history, the papacy and Father Lourdino Fort Wayne; the Indiana Arts University of Saint Francis 7700, ext. 6705, or , and senior fellow Commission, a state agency; and the [email protected]. View the com- of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Fernandes celebrates National Endowment for the Arts, a day of service announced plete schedule of events on the Theology, will offer commentary 40th anniversary federal agency, is free to the public. Web site at www.sf.edu/mlk. throughout the broadcasts. Dr. FORT WAYNE — Students, fac- A nationally recognized artist, Bunson also serves as general edi- ALBION — ulty, alumni and staff of the Armin Mersmann has work in more tor of Our Sunday Visitor’s Father Lourdino University of Saint Francis (USF) Redeemer Radio to than 350 corporate, public and pri- “Catholic Almanac” and hosts Fernandes cele- will host events and volunteer at vate collections. He was named a broadcast installation live Redeemer Radio’s “Faithworks” brated the 40th various community and religious Top 100 American Portrait Artist by program. anniversary of organizations in the Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE — Redeemer Artist Magazine in 1990 and 1994. Dave Stevens, executive direc- his ordination to area to honor the life, ideas and Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1450, Known for his intense naturalistic tor of Redeemer Radio, observed, the priesthood values of Dr. Martin Luther King, will broadcast live coverage of the graphite drawings, he describes his “The arrival and installation of a on Dec. 20, Jr. as part of the seventh annual installation of Bishop Kevin C. work as narrative and symbolistic. new bishop is one of the truly sig- 2009. The “Acting on the Dream” event on Rhoades as ninth bishop of the FATHER LOURDINO Mersmann’s Contemporary nificant events in the faith life of anniversary Jan. 18. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South FERNANDES Drawings exhibit will be on display every diocese. Redeemer Radio is was celebrated The public is invited to attend Bend on Wednesday, Jan. 13. from Jan. 23 through Feb. 28, at the blessed to be able to broadcast the with a Mass followed by a dinner these events on campus: Coverage begins the preceding John P. Weatherhead Gallery in the diocese’s truly fond farewell to reception at Blessed Sacrament • Opening Prayer Service — 11 evening at 7 p.m on Tuesday, Jan. Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and our beloved shepherd, Bishop Parish in Albion where Father a.m. at Gunderson Auditorium in 12, with solemn vespers at St. Visual Communication Center on John D’Arcy, and the joyous wel- Fernandes was recently installed Achatz Hall of Science, off of Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. Leesburg Road. The opening recep- come to our new shepherd, Bishop as pastor. Leesburg Road. The installation at the Cathedral of tion will be held on Jan. 23 from 7- Kevin Rhoades.” • Linus Project — to make the in 9 p.m. Leading up to the installation, fleece blankets for seriously ill downtown Fort Wayne begins at 2 Bishop Luers senior Xavier Redeemer Radio will air features children in northeast Indiana, 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 13. to help educate listeners on the Serrani runner-up in Correction p.m., North Campus Gymnasium, For complete diocesan cover- installation process and liturgies, 2702 Spring St. age Redeemer Radio AM 1450 contest In the Jan. 3, issue of Today’s to showcase the legacy of Bishop • Celebrate the Dream: We Can will simulcast solemn evening Catholic that contained the tribute D’Arcy, and to help illuminate the FORT WAYNE — Xavier Serrani, All Play Together — games and vespers and the installation to section to Bishop John M. D’Arcy, life of Bishop Rhoades. On the senior at Bishop Luers High crafts, 1-4 p.m. in the North South Bend listeners on Holy Lisa Everett and Fred Everett morning of the installation, School, was named runner up in the Campus Gymnasium. Radio WHLY 1580 AM. Both should have been listed at co-direc- Redeemer Radio will suspend reg- Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter of tors of the Office of Family Life. • Volunteers from USF will events will also be streamed live DAR (Daughters of the American 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 10, 2010 Five Sisters of Christmas luncheon honors seminarians Providence celebrate 75th anniversary SAINT MARY-OF-THE- the Sisters of Providence July 15, WOODS — Five Sisters of 1934 and professed perpetual Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- vows Jan. 23, 1942. In Fort Woods recently celebrated their Wayne she was a cook at Central 75th anniversary. They are Sisters Catholic Parish from 1959-1961, Theresa Rose Butts, Maureen and at St. John the Baptist Parish, Loonam, Ellen Marie Stafford, served in parish ministry (1975- Rosalie Marie Weller and Anne 1978), ministry to senior citizens Marita Wynne. (1978-1981) and was coordinator Three of the sisters ministered for senior citizens (1981-1984). in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Sister Ann South Bend. Marita Wynne is a Sister Theresa native of St. Rose Butts is a Augustine, Ill. native of She currently Galesburg, Ill. ministers in res- She currently idential services ministers in at Saint Mary- prayer at Saint of-the-Woods. Mary-of-the- Sister Ann SISTER ANN Woods. Sister Marita entered MARITA WYNNE SISTER THERESA Theresa Rose the Sisters of KAY COZAD ROSE BUTTS entered the Providence July 15, 1934, from Those in attendance at the Serra Club luncheon are from left, back row, Father Bernard Galic, director of the Sisters of Providence July 15, St. Patrick Parish in Galesburg Vocations Office; seminarians Jacob Meyer, Brandon McCaffery, Matt Coonan, Royce Gregerson and Ben 1934, from Corpus Christi Parish and professed perpetual vows Muhlenkamp; Deacon Andrew Budzinski; seminarians Terrance Coonan, Matthew Soberalski, Cristian Reyes and in Galesburg, and professed per- Jan. 23, 1943. Thomas Zehr. Seated are seminarians Joseph Becker and Zachary Barry; Bishop John M. D’Arcy; and seminarians petual vows Aug. 15, 1942. She She graduated from Saint graduated from Saint Mary-of- Mary-of-the-Woods College with Daniel Davis, Nathan Maskal and Jonathan Norton. Not pictured is seminarian Christopher Sinderlar. the-Woods College with a bache- a bachelor’s degree in English FORT WAYNE — The Fort prayer for vocations. Father Bernard dance in Fort Wayne and 40 from lor’s degree in biology and and received a master’s degree in Wayne Serra Club sponsored a Galic introduced the seminarians, South Bend. received a master’s degree in education from Indiana State luncheon to honor the seminarians who then introduced their parents, Following Bishop D’Arcy’s English from Xavier University. University. Sister was teacher and of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- family members and pastor. talk, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Sister Theresa Rose was a teacher principal of Cathedral School in South Bend on Dec. 29. The Serra Bishop John M. D’Arcy spoke bishop-designate for the diocese, at St. Jude School in Fort Wayne Fort Wayne from 1958-1964. Club has sponsored the luncheon on vocations and reported a possi- spoke on his past involvement from 1942- The Sisters of Providence, a for several years. Fifteen of the 16 bility of 10 new candidates within with seminarians and the Serra 1948. congregation of more than 400 seminarians were present at the the next year. The Andrew Dinner, Club in the Diocese of Harrisburg. Sister Rosalie women religious, have their luncheon that hosted 75 people. a dinner that introduces young Gifts were presented to each of the Marie Weller is a motherhouse at Saint Mary-of- Steve Smith emceed the event men to the religious life, was held seminarians with a closing prayer native of Earl the-Woods, located northwest of and Father Tony Steinacker, co- in both Fort Wayne and South by Father Jason Freiburger, co- Park, Ind. She Terre Haute. St. Mother Theodore chaplain of the club, lead the Serra Bend. Sixty people were in atten- chaplain of the club. currently minis- Guérin founded the Sisters of ters in residen- Providence at Saint Mary-of-the- tial services at Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Saint Mary-of- Providence minister in 19 states, “I will not leave you orphaned” -John 14:18 the-Woods. SISTER ROSALIE the District of Columbia, Taiwan MARIE WELLER Sister entered and China. Saint Pius X Catholic Church welcomes

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Bishop Rhoades This ad was omitted from the Bishop Rhoades supplement. Today’s Catholic regrets the error. Installation The Solemn Vespers service on January 12, 2010 at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, and the Installation of the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades January 13th Ninth Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne The Cathedral of the January 13, 2010 Immaculate Conception Both DVDs available for $10. Order before the events and you also will receive a commemorative prayer card blessed by Bishop Rhoades Please send_____copies of the Installation DVD set at $10 per copy. Enclosed is my check payable to the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, for $______Name______Address______Visit City______State______Zip______Please allow four weeks for delivery. TodaysCatholicNews.org Mail to: Catholic Communications Office • 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 JANUARY 10, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Declining revenue, 2010 election set stage for short legislative session says ICC director

INDIANAPOLIS — “Short, but Patrick Bauer (D-South Bend) not necessarily sweet,” says said in a statement released Dec. Web resources Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic 4, “Indiana House Democrats will INDIANA Conference’s executive director. seriously review and consider the Indiana Catholic Conference Web page “That is the general consensus legislation that contains the cost among state lawmakers who savings proposed by the gover- CATHOLIC www.indianacc.org headed back to the statehouse nor.” Legislative Action Center www.indianacc.org click Jan. 5, for a two-and-a-half- While the Senate will also be CONFERENCE month ‘short’ legislative session.” concerned with the state’s fiscal “Legislative Action Center” BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER The 150 state lawmakers, 50 constraints, President Pro Join the Indiana Network (I-CAN) at Senators and 100 House members Tempore of the Senate, Sen. who make up the Indiana General David Long (R-Fort Wayne) and www.indianacc.org click “Join I-CAN Network” Assembly, are expected to raise a other Senate Republicans will be voice to make a real impact on myriad of important issues to the pushing for legislation to create lawmakers and the lawmaking Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call Church this session, says Tebbe, an independent redistricting com- process. to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops who serves as the official mission to draw the new state “I hope everyone will visit our spokesman and representative for legislative and Congressional dis- Web page at www.indianacc.org of the United States. www.faithfulcitizenship.org the five Indiana bishops on public trict boundaries. Long detailed and use our new Legislative policy matters, “but all of the the initiative in a letter to the edi- Action Center to be engaged in Legislative Calendar at a Glance issues will be filtered through tor released statewide Dec. 14. 2010 and beyond,” said Tebbe. two lenses — the problem of Even though these two issues “We welcome your involvement Jan. 5: Indiana General Assembly reconvenes declining state revenue and the will overshadow the 2010 ses- and look forward to working 2010 election,” says Tebbe. sion, Tebbe says, “there will be together for the benefit of the Feb. 1: Crossover — deadline for House and Senate Hints of the two looming several large issues that will dom- common in good in Indiana.” bills to pass first chamber. issues and how these issues will inate the 2010 session, many of March 14: Indiana General Assembly adjournment color the 2010 legislative agenda which are a continuation of previ- Indiana Catholic have been made by Gov. Mitch ous session fights.” They include deadline for the 2010 session Daniels, Republican leaders in property tax caps; constitutional Conference makes the Senate and Democratic lead- amendment and adjustments in political action easier ers in the House in statements assessment; local government ters, launched an electronic online, public policy tool, go to released in late 2009. reform especially trustees, town- than ever for Hoosier Legislative Action Center avail- the ICC Web page at www.indi- Gov. Daniels, who discussed ships and consolidation; gaming Catholics in 2010 able on its Web page, which anacc.org. Click “Action Alerts,” the state’s fiscal concerns in a industry seeking adjustments and allows visitors to identify and which takes visitors to the Dec. 15 news conference at the expansion; adjustments in provid- Looking for a New Year’s res- contact state and national public Legislative Action Center. statehouse, said, “For over a year, ing social services; and lobbying olution? Glenn Tebbe, the Indiana officials quickly and easily using I’ve cautioned that the revenue reforms. Other issues to be Catholic Conference’s executive a few keystrokes. What is the Indiana forecast used by the legislature addressed include a director, has one for all Catholics Visitors to the center also have seemed too rosy and out of touch Constitutional Amendment to to consider this year-political the option to join the ICC’s Catholic Conference? with the severity of the national define marriage and abortion- engagement. “It’s quick, easy and Legislative Action Network. By Indiana Catholic Conference recession. Today forecasters related issues. believe it or not, it’s actually part joining the network, members (ICC) is the statewide coordinat- faced the reality we’ve been deal- “Given the wide range of of our baptismal call and duty as will begin receiving a weekly ing body for the five Roman ing with every day.” The gover- issues, their moral implications Catholics to be engaged in the electronic newsletter called I- Catholic dioceses in Indiana. Its nor has offered several cost-cut- and impact on families and chil- process,” says Tebbe. CAN Update when the Indiana basic purpose is to serve the spir- ting legislative proposals for the dren, the Indiana Catholic The Catechism of the Catholic General Assembly is in session itual, moral and material well- General Assembly to consider Conference will be present inside Church (CCC) reminds us “It is during the months of January being of the people of the state: beginning 2010. the capitol dome watching these necessary that all participate, through March 2010. Network • By serving as the official Since July 1, general fund rev- issues, talking with lawmakers, each according to his position members also receive periodic spokesperson for the bishops and enues are $475 million or 9 per- and offering a moral perspec- and role, in promoting the com- electronic “Action Alerts” to Catholic faithful regarding state cent below the May forecast, tive,” said Tebbe. “But we can’t mon good. This obligation is assist the Church’s legislative and national matters according to the State Budget do it alone. We need input and inherent to the dignity of the efforts at the statehouse by con- • By representing the Church Committee’s report released last involvement from Catholics in human person. ... As far as possi- tacting lawmakers. and developing cooperative rela- month. the pew all across the state to ble citizens should take an active “When the Indiana General tionship where common public Speaker of the House, Rep. work in unison with the Church’s part in public life.” (Nos.1913- Assembly is in session, getting policy interests exist with reli- 1915) input from constituents is vital to gious and civic, social and gov- Getting involved in the public the process,” said Tebbe. “The ernmental units Are You the Man God policy making process has never Church can be more effective in • By serving as liaison been easier than it is now. 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BY JENNIFER KOHRMAN life. St. gives us many options and recommends More Shared Faith literature several methods of prayer includ- Living a devout life in ing: reciting the Morning can be found at an un-devout world Offering (or Hail Mary, Our Sharing Faith www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD Father, etc.) each day; simply thanking God — repeatedly Opening prayer throughout the day — for creat- ing you, for His unconditional There are certain people who cumstances led to both of us each other. Dave often referred This is my commandment, that love; and offering petitions for make you become a better person working at the same store again. to his fellow coworkers as his you love one another as I have people who have particular needs. simply for having known them. It seemed like old times ... second family. loved you. No one has greater One of the most inspiring persons except that Dave had been diag- • Spend more time with your love than this, to lay down one’s Life’s simple treasures in my life was one of my former nosed with a brain tumor. loved ones. Dave and his wife life for one’s friends. You are my coworkers — Dave. I can’t really While there are a multitude of would set aside Friday evening friends if you do what I com- explain how one can immediately The advice of a friend as a date night with their entire mand you. I do not call you ser- prayer techniques available, one click with someone, but that’s of the simplest ways to pray is to family. Each Friday one of their vants any longer, because the ser- what happened with Dave and He continued working despite begin or end the day by counting three children would pick what vant does not know what the me. We had a mutual respect for his illness. One day, Dave and I blessings. It is a way of opening they wanted for dinner and select master is doing but I have called each other and talked about many engaged in a conversation about up one’s heart in humblest grati- an activity for the entire family. you friends, because I have made things. Dave did not attend col- life, faith and the afterlife. The tude for the ways God demon- • Reconnect with someone known to you everything that I lege, but he was naturally smart conversation had a profound strates His love. One of the great- with whom you’ve lost touch. I have heard from my Father.” and had a profound wisdom effect on me, and I’d like to est blessings that God has have to admit that, when I pulled — Jn 15: 12-15 based on life experiences. Dave share three pieces of advice I bestowed on us is the gift of out my Christmas card list this lived a life of great simplicity but received from Dave: friendship. The gift of friendship year, I was surprised to realize Transitions was richly blest with a deep faith • Count your blessings each leads into my second resolution: how many of those people I’ve in God and a loving family. He day. Be thankful for the gifts For all of us a new year signi- the importance of cherishing hardly seen in person in the past was dedicated to working hard God has given you and not mere- fies transitions. It is, literally, a friendships and taking the time to few years. Certainly, some live with fellow coworkers and to ly on Thanksgiving Day. Let it new year; and that fact alone reconnect with those special indi- far away, but many live close by, serving customers. We worked become a habit to consider the seems to make us pause and viduals who have influenced our and how easily time escapes us. I together for a couple of years riches in your life, not so much reflect on the past year. While it lives but with whom we may am so thankful that Dave and I before Dave was promoted to riches as in monetary wealth is important to consider the joys have inadvertently lost touch. were able to reconnect. another store. We gradually but in whatever is and struggles of the previous The opening stanza from the If we are resolute in the new lost track of each other; deeply cherished. year, we also feel a welling of famous New Year’s Eve song, year, we can always begin again that is, until a few years Dave repeatedly hopefulness and anticipation for “Auld Lang Syne”: “Should auld — or continue — to enjoy the ago when said how blest he the year to come. acquaintance be forgot, and never company of our friends. St. cir- felt knowing that It seems appropriate that, as brought to mind? Should auld Francis de Sales’ list of prayer God and his fami- we begin a new calendar year, acquaintance be forgot, and auld methods gives us suggestions for ly loved him and our own diocese is in the midst of lang syne?” recog- advancing our friendship with that he was able to transition, too. In the spirit of nizes the impor- God. We can also look to others work with people Christ and in loving friendship, tance of remember- in our lives to inspire us with who truly we welcome Bishop Kevin C. ing long-standing their friendship with God. One cared Rhoades as he becomes the ninth friendships. Jesus example is that of our parish about bishop of the Diocese of Fort had friends, includ- priests. This is the Year for Wayne-South Bend on Jan. 13. ing a special Priests. He succeeds Bishop John M. relationship In Lent 2010, the Office of D’Arcy who faithfully served this with His Spiritual Development and diocese for nearly 25 years. apostles and Evangelization will offer parish- It is very popular at the begin- with es and individuals a Lenten ning of a new year to come up Martha, Series for faith-sharing and per- with a few resolutions. It seems Mary and sonal reflection. Each of seven that most resolutions involve self- Lazarus. St. articles in the series will high- improvement of some variation, Francis de light a sentence from Pope such as exercise, eating healthier, Sales also had Benedict’s letter to the priests etc. For the past couple of years, a long-stand- and a short commentary from I have two resolutions that are ing friendship one of the priests serving in our important to me. The first resolu- with St. Jane de diocese. It is our hope that these tion involves a spiritual commit- Chantel, and they Lenten faith-sharing articles will ment of spending more time in corresponded help you advance your personal prayer, and a new year is the per- often by writing friendships, both with God and fect time to energize our faith letters. with your friends and neighbors.

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EDITORIAL We welcome Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades with joy COMMENTARY hen we profess in the Apostles’ Creed our belief in the apos- tolicity of the Church, this is more than a mere acknowledg- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Wment of the remote historical origins of the faith. It reflects also Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, a present reality: The Church’s continuity here and how, in our own dio- IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] cese and within our own parishes and even in our Catholic homes, with the risen and glorified Lord — a continuity made possible through those whom he commissioned to proclaim his Gospel and to whom he impart- ed his gift of the Spirit, the apostles and their successors. The doctrine of , not usually a topic of lively People as pollution? conversation at the dinner table, but itself the condition of possibility for our faithful reception of the Gospel and our personal and commu- esticides, oil spills, litter — Americans to take into account nal embrace of it, is one of the most beautiful and reassuring convic- everyone agrees that these the global impact of an “extra tions of Catholic faith. As an early bishop, Ignatius of Antioch, Ppollute the environment. child,” which they calculate to be LIFE assured the first generations of Christians at Smyrna around A.D. But what about ... babies? five times higher than the impact Environmental groups have long of a child born in China because 107, if you want to find the Church, if you want to identify the com- of Americans’ longer life spans ISSUES munity of those living in continuity and communion with the Risen argued that population growth causes a host of environmental and higher standard of living. Lord, you should look for the bishop, the living witness and guaran- problems, but many of these Compounding the problem in FORUM tor of the apostolic faith. groups have traditionally avoided their eyes, the “extra” American For nearly 25 years, our diocese has been blessed by the apostolic the controversial promotion of child — whom you should think BY MARY MCCLUSKY leadership provided by Bishop John M. D’Arcy. His deep commit- birth control as a solution. twice about having — is likely to ment to the spiritual welfare of the souls entrusted to his care, his Recently, though, a brazen new beget more than one future emit- active support of the Church’s works of active charity, education and group of environmentalists has ter of carbon dioxide (otherwise ecology’ and thus forcefully reaf- catechesis, his guiding hand in assuring that the sacred liturgy in our become more vocal in their pro- known as grandchildren). firm the inviolability of human diocese is celebrated according to the mind of the Church, his devo- motion of birth control as the When economists and statisti- life at every stage and in every tion to his priests and to the formation of wholesome and mature can- most efficient and cost effective cians recommend eliminating condition, the dignity of the per- didates for the priesthood, and his genuine love for his people have means of people to save the earth in which son and the unique mission of the left his mark on our diocese, and we will remain forever grateful. reversing the people dwell, family, where one is trained in We now welcome with great joy his successor, Bishop Kevin C. degradation of they reveal their love of neighbor and respect for Rhoades, and look forward to his apostolic leadership and pastoral the earth’s disturbing - nature.” (no. 12). care. Bishop Rhoades, beloved and deeply respected in his own dio- resources, the When economists and ities and mud- The Holy Father therefore cese of Harrisburg, Pa., comes to us, like his predecessor, with con- pollution of our dled thinking. advocates “the adoption of a siderable experience in seminary formation, and no doubt his enthusi- water and air, statisticians recommend Happily, model of development based on asm for and his commitment to fostering priestly vocations will con- and even global Catholic social the centrality of the human per- tinue to enrich our diocese for generations to come. We welcome him “warming.” and moral son, on the promotion and shar- warmly and we assure him of our prayers and support as our new People are seen eliminating people to save teaching pro- ing of the common good, on shepherd and successor of the apostles, our link to the Holy Father as the threats to vides a clear responsibility, on a realization of vision to follow. and the Church universal, and our chief teacher and liturgist. Ad mul- the environment the earth in which people our need for a changed life-style, instead of stew- Pope Benedict and on prudence …” (no. 9) tos annos! ards of creation. discussed this in As we seek solutions to envi- Coverage of the vespers, installation A writer for dwell, they reveal their his Message for ronmental concerns, let’s remem- Today’s Catholic readers are encouraged to visit the diocesan Web Canada’s the World Day ber that we must never eliminate site, www.diocesefwsb.org, and the newspaper Web site, Financial Post disturbing priorities of Peace human problems by eliminating www.todayscatholicnews.org, for the latest updates about both the has been hailed (January 1, human beings. solemn vespers and installation Mass. for her candor 2010): The diocesan Communications Office has announced that every- in calling for a and muddled thinking. “Our duties “planetary law, towards the one is welcome to attend the special installation services of Bishop environment Mary McClusky is special projects Kevin C. Rhoades as the ninth bishop of the local diocese to be held such as China’s one-child poli- flow from our coordinator at the Secretariat for in both South Bend and Fort Wayne on Jan. 12 and 13 respectively. cy, (as) the only way to reverse duties towards the person, consid- Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Invited guests who have responded to date that they plan to attend the disastrous global birthrate” ered both individually and in Conference of Catholic Bishops. one or both liturgies are being sent tickets for reserved seating. and “prevent the destruction of relation to others” (no. 12). To learn more about the bishops’ Everyone else is welcome to attend the services on a first come, first the world’s other species, vegeta- Ecological responsibility must pro-life activities, go to served basis, the diocese said. tion, resources, oceans, arable “safeguard an authentic ‘human www.usccb.org/prolife. The solemn vespers service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew land, water supplies and atmo- Cathedral in South Bend. All are welcome to attend a light reception, sphere.” which will immediately follow the ceremony. Earlier this year, the London The Mass of Installation will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. School of Economics published a 13. Planning is underway to accommodate an expected overflow paper noting that, by breathing, crowd in Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center where the installa- human beings emit on average tion Mass can be viewed on a large screen. 2.3 pounds of carbon dioxide A reception will follow the Mass of Installation at the nearby every day. The authors claim that Grand Wayne Center to which all are welcome to attend. the most efficient way to reduce Elizabeth Ann Seton global warming is to make “fami- The installation Mass will be simulcast live by 1774-1821 IndianasNewsCenter, Fort Wayne, on both NBC Channel 33.1 and ly planning” even more widely January 4 Crosiers My TV, digital Channel 33.2. Comcast subscribers can view the tele- available in the developing world. casts on either Channel 13 or 252, while Verizon FIOS customers can In population control circles, see it on either Channel 4 or Channel 9. family planning can mean forced Raised Episcopalian in New York City, Elizabeth married William Plans are underway to stream both the installation liturgy and the contraception, coercive steriliza- Magee Seton, a merchant. The couple had five children. William died solemn vespers prayer service on the diocesan Web site www.dioce- tion and even coerced abortions. Statisticians at Oregon State in 1803 in Italy, where Elizabeth learned about Catholicism from the sefwsb.org and possibly on www.WNDU.com in South Bend. University have calculated that family who gave her hospitality. After becoming a Catholic in New Redeemer Radio is planning a live broadcast of both services, “the carbon legacy and green- York in 1805, the now poor Elizabeth was abandoned by old friends, which can be heard in South Bend on Holy Radio WHLY (1580 AM) house gas impact of an extra and in Fort Wayne on WLYV (1450 AM). child is almost 20 times more but accepted the offer of a Baltimore priest to open a school for girls Installation ceremonies will be featured in the Jan. 24 issue of important than some of the other there. In 1809 she founded the U.S. Sisters of Charity, whose schools Today’s Catholic. The Jan. 17 issue, which goes to press before the environmentally sensitive prac- and orphanages grew in number. She became the first native-born installation, will feature our annual pro-life section. tices people might employ their U.S. saint in 1975. entire lives — things like driving Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa a (fuel-efficient) car, recycling or Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Msgr. Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and using energy-efficient appliances Saints Vince LaBarbera. and light bulbs.” They urge 12 COMMENTARY JANUARY 10, 2010 Synod, saints, shroud on papal calendar CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As The new year also means a new As we enter the year 2010, we look at a famous 10 that is not Pope Benedict XVI says goodbye slate of “ad limina” visits by only in the past, but lost: the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel to 2009, his 2010 calendar is groups of bishops around the already being filled. THE world. Although the visits tradi- 1.Where do we first get the idea of 12 tribes (10 lost,plus two known)? On the horizon for the next 12 tionally are made every five years, a.from the 12 apostles months are four papal trips; a VATICAN the interval has grown longer b.the 12 sons of Jacob Middle East Synod of Bishops; the recently, and it now appears that c.the 12 Commandments expected publication of a docu- LETTER U.S. bishops, who last came in ment on the Bible and the second 2004, will not be making their “ad volume of “Jesus of Nazareth”; a JOHN THAVIS limina” visits until 2011 — or 2.What is one difficulty with knowing which tribes are which? major gathering of the world’s even later. a.All their names are spelled the same in Hebrew. priests; a pilgrimage to the Shroud The pope’s second volume on b.Only four of them had names, the rest used numerology. of Turin; a probable consistory and full communion. No breakthrough the life of Jesus is expected to be c.Different lists of tribes include different names. several likely canonizations and is guaranteed in 2010, but Vatican released in the spring, although beatifications — including that of officials say that, at the very least, translations may take a little 3.What is distinctive about the tribe of Levi? Pope John Paul II. the picture should be much clearer longer. It’s expected to cover a.It was the only one that was named after a real person. In April Pope Benedict marks as twice-a-month meetings pro- Christ’s childhood, passion, death b.This tribe was not allotted land, but was assigned authority ceed. five years in office, and the event and resurrection. over several cities. will no doubt be marked by mod- January brings traditional papal Pope Benedict will make at est festivities and lots of analysis liturgies and meetings, including least four foreign trips in 2010: to c.This is the only one known to be authentic to historians. on the accomplishments and prior- an encounter Jan. 11 with the Malta in April, to the Marian ities of the German pontiff, who diplomatic corps accredited to the shrine at Fatima in Portugal in 4.Where does the Bible tell the detailed history of the Ten Lost Tribes? turns 83 the same month. Vatican. Six days later, Pope May, to Cyprus in early June and a.Only in the Essenes version of the Book of Jubilees Several of his endeavors are Benedict will visit Rome’s syna- to England in mid-September. The b.It does not directly mention “ten lost tribes”but does describe works in progress, like the ongo- gogue for the first time, an event fact that all four will take place in how many Jews became separated from their land. ing negotiations with the tradition- that has added drama since the Europe or the Mediterranean gave c.It is in the Book of Daniel, which discusses the Exile. alist Society of St. Pius X and the pope’s recent decision to advance Pope Pius XII’s sainthood cause. effort to bring its leaders back into LETTER, PAGE 13 5.Even references to Ten Tribes do not help clarify the history because a.it is often unclear which 10 are included b.there were by this stage 6,412 tribes recognized c.all Jews had by the 13th century BC become one tribe and Union comes in and through Jesus would remain in one kingdom

come. This loyal servant will holiness and grace. If we 6.In which period did the tribes get “lost”? endure an outrageous fortune. responded, then Christmas was a.BC THE Many will turn against him, yet much more than a commemora- he will be steadfast. tion. It was a personal event in b.during the life of Christ The second reading is from which Christ was admitted into c.between the second and the fourth century AD SUNDAY the Acts of the Apostles. After faithful hearts and souls to Easter, almost every liturgy con- restore, to heal and to eliminate 7.What was the immediate cause of their predicament? GOSPEL tains a reading from the Acts of dying. a.They wandered in the desert so long that they got lost and MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION the Apostles, but this source In the great revelation of the were recaptured by Pharaoh. rarely furnishes readings at Mass Epiphany, celebrated last week, b.They rebelled against the Assyrians and their kingdom was in any other time. So the appear- the Church continued to tell us destroyed. ance of Acts on this weekend is about Jesus. The Son of Mary c.They opposed the Greek Hellenists and were defeated by the of the Lord unusual. and therefore human, the Lord The reading is important. Peter also is God. The Magi recognized Maccabees. Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 speaks in behalf of all the apos- this fact. The feast of the Baptism of tles. He speaks to Cornelius, a Now, on this feast, the Church 8.Which kingdom succumbed to the stronger military powers? the Lord is very important to the Roman officer, a foreigner and instructs us further about Jesus. a.the Southern Kingdom of Judah Church’s process of bringing us pagan. Peter proclaims Jesus, He is the instrument of God’s b.the Central Kingdom of Galilee to Christ. It both reveals the iden- declaring that the saving ministry love for us. Doomed by our sins, c.the Northern Kingdom of Israel tity of the Lord and begins the of Jesus began with the Lord’s we find another chance in Jesus. Gospel revelation of the Lord’s baptism. He is our Savior. It was, and is, 9.Which one managed to remain intact,at least for a while? work of salvation. Peter’s own identity is God’s will that we be one with a.the Southern Kingdom of Judah Jesus was baptized in the revealed. He is chief among the God. We achieve this union with River by John the Baptist. apostles. His message is the con- God in and through Jesus. We b.the Central Kingdom of Galilee The three Synoptic Gospels — tinuation of the Lord’s message. must be inseparably bonded to c.the Northern Kingdom of Israel Matthew, Mark and Luke — St. Luke’s Gospel provides the Christ. He is God. God is love. report this event. It is not record- last reading. Luke’s report of the God forgives us and restores us 10.What led to this disaster becoming a population changer? ed in John, although John’s baptism, like Mark’s, highlights to eternal life. a.The Egyptians needed them in Kemet to build pyramids. Gospel eludes to John the the Lord’s divine identity and Furthermore, he comes to us b.The Assyrians had a deliberate policy of deporting recalcitrant Baptist’s in the Jordan, mission of salvation. In Luke, as through Peter and the apostles, subjects. and in John’s Gospel John the in Mark, God announces that the Lord’s students, commis- c.The Greeks always killed off their opponents. Baptist gives Jesus the title Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is sioned by Jesus to further the “Lamb of God.” serving the plan of God. divine plan of salvation. The first reading is one of the Certain images are important. 11.How did this translate into a state of being “lost”? four Suffering Servant Songs of There is a distant echo of cre- a.They settled somewhere in the area of Nubia and gradually Isaiah. These very poetic pas- ation. Life comes from the water. READINGS assimilated into the Arab Egyptians. sages are prominent in the litur- Noah survived the flood. Jesus Sunday: Is 42:1-4,6-7 Ps 29:1-4,9-10 b.After being deported to the Eastern Assyrian Empire they gies of Lent and indeed of Good emerges from the water to begin Acts 10:34-38 Lk 3:15-16,21-22 gradually assimilated into the population of those regions. Friday. There is an ominous over- the mission of redemption. Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8 Ps 116:12-19 Mk c.They became culturally Greek and then soon Persian. tone. Who was this Suffering Looking ahead, it prefigures 1:14-20 Christian baptism. Servant? Was it the future Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1, 12.To determine which tribes were lost,can’t we just subtract those that were left? Messiah? Was it one of the Another image is that of the prophets? Was it the author? Was sky. God speaks from the sky. 4-8 Mk 1:21-28 a.Yes, we know that the two tribes left were Dan and Judah, so it a collective reference to the This is an ancient image of divin- Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 Ps we can extrapolate the 10 that are lost. people of Israel? No one knows. ity in the Old Testament. 40:2, 5, 7-10 Mk 1:29-39 b.No, the tribes changed names as subterfuge to fool the Regardless, the Christian litur- Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11 Ps 44:10- Egyptians and became Rajas, Pendragons, etc. gies over the centuries have seen Reflection 11, 14-15, 24-25 Mk 1:40-45 c.No, there were more than 12 tribes listed so that does not Jesus in the Suffering Servant Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a Ps 89:16- help. Songs. Certainly this is the mes- The Church joyfully has led us 19 Mk 2:1-12 ANSWERS: to Christmas, the anniversary of sage for this feast. In this Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 Ps 1.b, 2.c, 3.b, 4.b, 5.a, 6.a, 7.b, 8.c, 9.a, 10.b, 11.b, 12.c Scripture, God reveals that a the Lord’s birth. In Advent, it 21:2-7 Mk 2:13-17 faithful and pure servant will called us to renew ourselves in JANUARY 10, 2010 COMMENTARY 13 Find solace in the Psalms hat a busy and tumul- gently floated down on the lawn. tuous time of year it is I am ashamed to say that I have Wfor our family! Today is not always responded with calm- my daughter’s birthday. ness and kindness when events EVERYDAY Yesterday was my father-in-law’s unfolded differently than I antici- birthday. Cake and presents pated, but I have been trying my CATHOLIC twice, and a 40-minute drive best. Truth is, life is never dull once were squeezed into just a when you come from a family of THERESA A. THOMAS 24-hour period. Just the week 15, marry into a family of seven, before two of my siblings were and have nine children of your hospitalized (they’ve both since own. Let’s face it — even with your anger, abandon your wrath; been released and are doing well, one child, days can be challeng- do not be provoked; it brings thank goodness). Extra prayers ing! only harm.” (Psalm 37) I espe- and a pan of lasagna was the best Did you too start the cially like the phrase “trust that I could manage to help them. Christmas season with visions of God will act.” We can offer our That same week, sadly, one sister sugarplums dancing in your head, happiness and sorrows to him experienced a miscarriage, and of peaceful visits to the living and be sure that he will handle happily a new niece was bap- room Nativity set or serene, things for us. Peace. tized. It’s been hard to process uplifting, prayerful Masses with When you are grieved you and participate in sharing every- the entire family and instead end might relate best to this Psalm: thing that’s been happening so up with that six letter “s” word “Listen, God, to my prayer; do quickly. But that’s not all that’s — s-t-r-e-s-s? not hide from my pleading; Hear been going on. Well join the club and wel- me and give answer. I rock with Our three college kids are come to the imperfect world. But grief; I groan. ... My heart briefly home, so I’ve been spend- there’s no need to be disillu- pounds within me. ... I will call ing a great deal of time over the sioned. upon God, and the Lord will save stove, more so because I’ve Here it is January and maybe me.” — Psalm 55. recently begun seeing a nutrition- you haven’t even thought about The fact is people have been ist and I can’t stand the idea of resolutions for the new year. Or experiencing busyness, frustra- serving cold cuts for lunch. Right perhaps you have made them and tion and disappointment for cen- now the family is getting ready fallen short already. If you think turies. Those things are part of for an afternoon of bowling (try- that serenity is incompatible with the human condition. As ing to fit in some fun and some your busy life, have I got some Catholics we have the sacraments family togetherness while we Psalms for you. to sustain us. We should take can, you see), and I’m cajoling “Happy are all who fear the advantage of them frequently. my four year old into putting on Lord, who walk in the ways of And we also have the ancient some footwear. She is, however, God. What your hands provide prayers of the Psalms to soothe insisting that I picked out the you will enjoy; you will be happy our souls in the midst of the most “wrong socks” for her. I would and prosper.” ( Psalm 128:2-4) hectic days. There are 150 of try to find the “right ones” (those With our goal of heaven clearly these beautiful prayers in our Old declared “without lumps”) but before us, we can be confident Testament. They can be aids in they no doubt are separated from that God is all we need to get peace amidst harried schedules. each other in a huge laundry tub, through our demanding days. He Put your Bible in a prominent pope is expected to preside over which desperately needs to be will bless our work when we try place and the next time you find LETTER the beatification of Cardinal John sorted. The laundry is backed up, hard and offer all to Him. What a your daily grind a bit much, Henry Newman, the influential and expectations for what this relief. reach for the peaceful word of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 19th-century theologian and for- post-Christmas break should be “Trust in the Lord and do Lord. Find solace in the Psalms. mer Anglican. are different for each of our nine good that you may dwell in the rise to a rumor that the pope has Among those due to be canon- offspring. land and live secure. Find your decided not to make any more ized by the pope sometime in These little glitches and large delight in the Lord who will give Theresa Thomas, is the mother of long-distance trips — a rumor that 2010 is Blessed Mary MacKillop, events are not at all what I imag- you your heart’s desire. Commit nine children and wife of David. informed Vatican sources said was the Australian founder of the ined on the first day of Christmas your way to the Lord; trust that Theresa Thomas may be contacted completely untrue. Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred break, when carols hummed on God will act ... be still before the at: theresathomaseveryday- During his visit to the Heart. the stereo and sparkling snow Lord; wait for God. ... Give up [email protected]. Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Pope Benedict will close the the pope will present the working Year for Priests in June, presiding document for the Synod of over a worldwide congress of Bishops on the Middle East, priests in Rome June 9-11 on the which will take place Oct. 10-24 theme “Fidelity of Christ, Fidelity A city set on a hill cannot be hidden at the Vatican. Joining him on of the Priest.” The program Cyprus will be Church leaders includes an evening gathering with from places like northern Africa, the pope and the priests in St. In the ,Jesus says Tiberias and Hebron. The narrow the and . Peter’s Square. “a city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” winding cobblestone streets on The pope is still putting the fin- Consistories to create new car- What city is Jesus referring to? HIRE the hillside give Tzfat a spiritual ishing touches on a document dinals are always tough to predict, Anonymous quality. Tzfat is built on three from a previous synod, the 2008 but most insiders expect Pope HISTORY slopes and looks down on many assembly on the Bible. That text is Benedict to hand out red hats In the Gospel of Matthew, villages and tiered hillsides. Tzfat expected in the first half of the sometime in 2010. Given the limit Jesus delivers his sermon on the actually means “lookout.” year. of 120 cardinals under age 80 and mount traditionally set on the Tzfat had been a Galilean Pope Benedict is scheduled to FATHER RICHARD HIRE eligible to vote in a conclave, the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking stronghold in the first century. make four trips in Italy in 2010, pope would have at least 12 the Sea of Galilee. Here Jesus From this lookout you could including a visit in early May to vacancies to fill by the middle of could look over the lake and see view the Sea of Galilee and see the Shroud of Turin, which the year, and 19 if he waits until other towns nestled around. Jesus the daylight and also at night if it Mount Tabor, the scene of the many believe is the burial cloth of mid-November. then tells his disciples: “You are were lit up with many candles Transfiguration of Jesus. Christ. In early October, he makes There’s already a lot of specu- the light of the world. A city set and oil lamps. We are not sure Fodor says the Crusaders built a one-day visit to Palermo, Sicily, lation about which U.S. , if on a hill cannot be hidden. ... which particular city, if any, Jesus a fortress at Tzfat in A.D. 1140 to address a meeting of families any, would be named a cardinal. Your light must shine before men was referring to, but some people and a thriving Jewish settlement and youths. While most point to the archbish- so that they may see goodness in think he may be referring to the grew up in the shadow of the cas- Beatifications and canoniza- ops of New York and Washington your acts and give praise to your city of Tzfat or Safed, since this tle walls. When the Jews were tions will loom large on the papal as likely candidates, it should be heavenly Father.” is Israel’s highest city at 3,000 expelled from Spain in 1492, calendar in 2010. Romans are remembered that both archdioce- Jesus is telling the disciples feet above sea level. Tzfat lies many rabbis, spiritual leaders, already planning for the possible ses still have cardinals under the that they should enlighten the north of the Sea of Galilee and is intellectuals and poets came to beatification of Pope John Paul II age of 80. Both Washington world with the light of God’s 20 miles northwest of Tiberias, Tzfat and the town became a cen- in October — presuming that a Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick word, which they preach by word the main town on the lake. Tzfat ter of revived Kabbalah study. miracle will be attributed to his and New York Cardinal Edward and example. is the center of Jewish mysticism Kabbalah is Hebrew for “tradi- intercession sometime during the M. Egan are retired from their Obviously an ancient city set and is considered a holy city in tion.” It is a method of interpret- next several months. On his posts as . on a hill would be noticeable in Israel, along with Jerusalem, ing the Old Testament. September trip to England, the 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 10, 2010

use of profanity and of the F-word, ‘The Future Church’ looks at 10 trends a few crude and crass terms. The MOVIE USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification is A-III es. One of the drawbacks of imitat- excellent job of detailing how lay REVIEWED BY YORK YOUNG CAPSULES — adults. The Motion Picture ing Friedman is a people have assumed more and Association of America rating is book that may seem more roles, especially PG-13 — parents strongly cau- or those of us who grew up heavy at times and in parish- NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are tioned. Some material may be inap- hearing about the Second uses somewhat es that propriate for children under 13. FVatican Council and how it repetitive examples don’t have capsule reviews of movies has or has not changed the back-to-back to hit pastors. If issued by the U.S. Conference “Sherlock Holmes” (Warner Bros.) Church, it’s seems amazing that on the same point. this issue This vigorous but frequently the council was called 50 years Nevertheless, hasn’t hit of Catholic Bishops’ Office for violent addition to the chronicles of ago by Pope John XXIII. What Allen’s prose, your parish Film and Broadcasting. the iconic sleuth sees Holmes the council hath wrought is con- honed from yet, it will — (entertainingly sly Robert Downey tinually debated among the years of writing most likely in Jr.) and his perennial sidekick Dr. Catholic press and Catholic pro- in many differ- your lifetime. “The Lovely Bones” (Paramount) Watson (Jude Law) on the trail of a fessionals (a term for the many ent ways — The weak- Narrating from beyond the Satan-worshipping homicidal aris- people who work for the books, articles est: perhaps grave, a 14-year-old girl (Saoirse tocrat (Mark Strong) who has Church), and even by the secular and blogging, the ecology Ronan) recounts her murder at the inspired a wave of public panic by media at times. But, and I’m par- for starters — chapter, mostly hands of a psychopath (a squirm- apparently rising from the dead aphrasing plenty of other com- keeps the because Allen provoking Stanley Tucci) and the after his execution, while Watson’s mentators here, the Church reader relies on several effects of the crime on her devas- plans to abandon detective work to moves at a glacial pace. engaged. sources that have tated parents (Mark Wahlberg and marry the young woman (Kelly So when the announcement of a And, he had issues with Rachel Weisz), her boozy but sen- Reilly) for whom he’s fallen, as new book to be released in 2009 is does a Church theology, sible grandmother (Susan well as the appearance of a femme titled “The Future Church,” it does- good job and that unfortu- Sarandon) and her sensitive fatale (Rachel McAdams) who has n’t take long to wonder, how far overall of nately often under- younger sister (Rose McIver), who bested and befuddled Holmes in into the future are we talking here? being cuts their position eventually joins the obsessive dad the past, heighten the tension. As John L. Allen’s newest work is realistic. He general- on environmental in a determined hunt for redress. envisioned by director Guy Ritchie, ambitious, reflected in the subtitle, ly is not promoting an agenda, issues even when it Director and co-writer Peter this brawny Sherlock slugs his way “How Ten Trends Are here, but rather is reporting on is not contrary to Church teaching. Jackson’s adaptation of Alice through several bone-crunching Revolutionizing the Catholic what he sees and uses years of Yet, Allen explains the Vatican’s Sebold’s best-selling 2002 novel square-offs across Victorian Church.” You may know Allen for interviews, investigative reporting efforts to be the first carbon-neutral features a visually rich, though the- London while investigating the his reporting from Rome — he’s a and observation of the Church up nation, which many have recog- ologically vague vision of “the In- dark doings of the Masonic-style columnist for National Catholic close to give readers an insider’s nized has happened. A great exam- Between,” a picturesque purgatory secret society to which the errant Reporter — and author of the view. ple the Church has set. in which the youthful heroine is lord belonged and which may hold books “Conclave,” “All the Pope’s “The 10 trends?” you ask. Here If you like to think about the trapped as she works through her the key to his seemingly supernatu- Men” and “,” all intrigu- they are, in order of appearance in future, this book is perfect for you. rage and desire for revenge, but the ral powers. Considerable action ing and well-reported. the book: A World Church, Allen follows each chapter with a attempt to blend genres with a violence, occult themes, satanic Now comes “The Future Evangelical Catholicism, Islam, look at consequences (near-certain, story that mixes elements of sus- activity, brief irreverence, a sexual Church” (Doubleday, $28 hard- The New Demography, Expanding probable, possible, long-shot) and pense, emotion-driven drama and a situation, a few sexual references back), a book that author and Lay Roles, The Biotech concludes the book by explaining morality tale about the limits of and jokes. The USCCB Office for Doubleday publicists want to be Revolution, Globalization, what are not trends, because, no human justice and the dangers of Film & Broadcasting classification compared to “The World Is Flat,” Ecology, Multipolarism, doubt, every reader will have at fixation eventually becomes scat- is A-III — adults. The Motion Thomas Friedman’s detailed, deter- Pentecostalism. The strongest? least one “what about this?” tershot. Themes of perversion and Picture Association of America rat- mined and in-depth look at how the Expanding lay roles is the elephant moment. crime, gory images, scenes of ing is PG-13 — parents strongly world is changing as a result of in the room, these days, due to an harsh violence, brief nongraphic cautioned. Some material may be technology and business approach- aging priesthood. Allen does an marital lovemaking, at least one inappropriate for children under 13. Exonerated former inmate never gave up on God while on death row

BY MARY ANN WYAND of his case. school. Then it was kind of hard for time.” Callahan, a Terre Haute native Mom to drag me into church on Steidl said he was visited in and Indiana University graduate Sunday. But I still believed in God, prison by “a couple of good priests” INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — who majored in forensic studies, went to Mass and Confession, took who told him, “Never abandon Seventeen years, three months later wrote “Too Politically Communion and said my prayers. God. Never abandon your faith.” and three weeks. Sensitive: Since When Is Murder “But I had my dark moments His mother went to Mass and That’s how long wrongfully Too Politically Sensitive” about the when I was sitting on death row,” prayed novenas on his behalf, convicted Illinois death-row inmate case. His book about the July 1986 Steidl recalled. “I said, ‘How could pleading with God to release her Randy Steidl was incarcerated at murders of newlyweds Dyke and this happen? It’s not just me that son from prison. the Danville Correctional Facility Karen Rhoads was published in they’re doing this to.’ They did it to Her prayers were answered while awaiting execution for two May 2009. my 9-year-old son, 14-year-old when Callahan began investigating murders he did not commit. Investigative work by the daughter and the rest of my family. Steidl’s case as part of allegations Steidl is one of 139 former Downstate Illinois Innocence Project I could see the pain in their eyes of police corruption. death-row inmates throughout the and the Center on Wrongful when they came to visit me on Steidl has unanswered questions U.S. who have been found innocent Convictions at Northwestern death row, and when they had to about his wrongful conviction and of murder charges and released University in Chicago also con- leave. No 9-year-old boy should incarceration. from prison since 1972. tributed to Steidl’s release from have to go through that.” “How come we have a legal sys- He was the keynote speaker for prison in May 2004. His co-defen- Steidl said he would often tem in place that put 139 of us now a recent program at the Archbishop dant, Herb Whitlock, was freed in become angry and question his on this country’s death rows for O’Meara Catholic Center in 2008. faith while locked in his prison cell crimes that we didn’t commit?” he Indianapolis about his wrongful “It’s a tragic story,” Steidl said of for 23 hours every day. asked. “We’ve got a capital punish- conviction and lengthy imprison- the book. “It was hard for me to CNS PHOTO/MARY ANN WYAND, THE CRITERION “There were times I asked God, ment system that is broken. How ment on death row in Illinois. The read. It took me 10 days. Most peo- Former Illinois death row inmate when I laid down at night in my can you believe in a system like event was sponsored by the arch- ple pick it up and can’t put it down. Randy Steidl of , Ill., talks cell, ‘Please, I can’t do this any- that? The death penalty is nothing diocesan Office for Pro-Life It’s about corruption and politics in about his wrongful conviction and more. Just let me go to sleep and more than a hate crime.” Ministry. the Illinois State Police.” his lengthy incarceration during a not wake up,’” he admitted. “I Steidl said he considers himself Steidl filed seven state appeals Before the program, Steidl talked prayed hard to God to make it easi- “one of the very, very fortunate program at the Archbishop from prison to proclaim his inno- with Sister Diane Carollo, director er on my family so they wouldn’t ones” because he was finally cence and endured two pending of the pro-life office, about the injus- O’Meara Catholic Center in have to go through this anymore. released from prison even though execution dates, but he wasn’t tice of capital punishment then spent Indianapolis Dec. 2. But every morning, I woke back up he spent nearly one-third of his life exonerated until Illinois State time praying before the Blessed to the same routine — day after day in a cell for something he didn’t do. Police investigations commander Sacrament in the Holy Family Catholic,” he told the gathering. “I after day. I got to thinking after a “You can release an innocent Michale Callahan, now retired, Chapel at the Catholic Center. went to a parochial school and was while that God must have a plan for man from prison,” he said, “but you completed an in-depth investigation “I was born and raised an altar boy until I went to high me, but he was sure taking his can’t release him from his grave.” JANUARY 10, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE Elkhart Marvin V.Basse, 73, Notre Dame Mary J.Moore, 88, St.Vincent de Paul Father Eugene A. HAT S APPENING St.Vincent de Paul Burke, CSC, Basilica of W ’ H ? Colleen M.Spalding, the Sacred Heart Fort Wayne 76, Our Lady of Good WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Conrad J.Cierniak, 54, Hope Bradley St.Charles Jr., 93, St.Joseph announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Garrett Chapel Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge M.Kathleen Kartholl, Kathryn C.Winans, 75, 83, St.Charles St.Joseph Pauline Billitteri, 88, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Basilica of the Sacred Herbert Anthony Berg, Granger call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Heart 89, Sacred Heart Mary B.Nowak, 88, St.Pius X South Bend Florence A.Dager, be Saturday, Jan. 16, at Our Lady Young adult retreat Thomas R.Gray, 85, DINNERS AND FISH FRIES St.Jude Ruth L.Brown, 86, of Hungary School, 735 W. Mishawaka — A young adult St.Matthew Cathedral Spaghetti supper helps Hannah’s House St.Pius X South Bend — A spaghetti sup- Calvert St. from 4-7 p.m. Tickets (18-35 years) mini-retreat will be John C.Pate Jr., 85, Our are $7 per dinner and include a Richard G.Fischer, 69, per to benefit Hannah's House held Sunday, Jan. 17, from 1-6 Lady of Good Hope Mishawaka 16 oz. bowl of goulash and two p.m. at the convent of Sisters of St.Patrick will be held on Saturday, Feb. Lewis P.Kobold Sr., large langalo. Carry-out avail- St. Francis of Perpetual Ivah Jean Strong, 85, 13, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the St.Joseph James L.Anastos Sr., Council able. Adoration, 1515 W. Dragoon St.Charles 81, Holy Family #553, 553 E. Washington St. Trail. An afternoon of prayer, Robert R.Weber, 91, Fish fry, free-throw contest planned inspiration and quiet is planned. Robert J.Welch, 83, Tickets are $8 for adults, $5.50 Queen of Peace Stella M.Pyclik, 87, Warsaw — The Knights of “Faith and Reason in Today’s St.Jude for children 5-12 and children St.Adalbert under 5 free. A family package is Columbus Council 4511 will be World and How Do We Bring John L.Kedik, 84, William Ross available for two adults and two hosting a fish fry on Friday, Jan. Christ to It?” will be presented Queen of Peace Theresa T.Papp, 92, 8, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the by Father Glenn Kohrman, pastor Widdifield, 90, Our children for $25. Carry-out also St.Anthony de Padua available. For information con- Knights hall. Cost is $8 for of St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart. Lady of Good Hope Leo E.Roberts, 47, tact Sister Agnes Marie Regan at adults and $4 for children ages 6- Sunday Mass at 5 p.m. Cost $5. St.Monica Sister Mary Gilbert,92, Mary J.Gunkel, 87, (574) 259-5427. 12. A free-throw contest will be Church of the St.Patrick New Haven held Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Bishop Luers alumni: Immaculate Sacred Heart School gymnasium. Ruth Ann Hapner, 79, Knights plan fish fry Winter homecoming John K.Rosswurm, 84, Conception.Sister Boys and girls ages 10-14 are eli- Fort Wayne — A winter home- St.John the Baptist South Bend — The Knights of St.Jude served at St.Jude and Columbus Council 5521, 61533 gible to participate. The contest coming party will be Saturday, begins at 1 p.m. with registration Nix Settlement Central Catholic High S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish Jan. 16. Boys basketball game Stephen D.Thompson, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Charles R.Kumfer, 78, School in Fort Wayne. fry on Friday, Jan. 8, from 5-7 Bishop Luers vs. Blackhawk 49, St.Elizabeth Ann Christian will be followed by an St.Catherine of p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- Seton 12) $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 Knights plan fish fry adult party in the café. Cost of $5 Alexandria and shrimp for $8.50 will be Fort Wayne — The Knights of per person includes two compli- Columbus Council 451, 601 available. mentary drink tickets and snacks. Knights plan Sunday breakfast Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Theology of the body series for young Granger — The Knights Council adults planned Friday, Jan. 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. Cash for gold Knights plan spaghetti dinner 4263 will have a breakfast South Bend — St. Joseph Parish The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for Fort Wayne — Raise cash for South Bend — The Knights of Sunday, Jan. 10, after the 8:45 Center will host a theology of children 12 and under. Fish, two yourself and funds for Bishop Columbus Council 5521, 61533 and 10:30 a.m. Masses at St. Pius the body series on Mondays sides and beverage are included. Luers High School Tuesday, Jan. S. Ironwood Dr., will have a X in the gymnasium. beginning Jan. 11 to Monday, 12, from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. spaghetti dinner on Friday, Jan. Feb. 8, from 7-9 p.m. This five- in the foyer, room 139. Cash will 15, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $7, MISC. HAPPENINGS Free throw contest announced week series is for all young be paid for gold and children (5-12) $3. Carry-out Fatima movie to be shown Granger — The Knights of adults, single or married. Dr. Fort Wayne — The World Bishop Luers earns an additional available. Columbus Council 4263 will Mary Healy’s book, “Men and Apostolate of Fatima will host a 10 percent of the total of all pay- have a free-throw contest Women are from Eden,” will free showing of “The 13th Day,” outs. Spaghetti dinner planned Saturday, Jan. 9, at the St. Pius X guide discussions and can be a movie about Our Lady of South Bend — The Knights of School gymnasium. Registration purchased for $10 at the initial Fatima based on Sister Lucia’s Columbus Council #5570, 5202 St. Pius X senior group for boys and girls begins at noon session if requested in advance. memoirs and independent eye- Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- Granger — The St. Pius X senior with the contest at 1 p.m. This event is co-hosted by the witness accounts of miraculous ti dinner, Thursday, Jan. 14, from group (55+) meets the second diocesan Office for Campus and events in 1917 on Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Adults $7, children ages Tuesday of the month at noon Cabaret Knight Young Adult Ministry, the Office Jan. 13, at the downtown Allen 5 to 12 $2.50. Dinner includes starting with Mass. On Jan. 12 Fort Wayne — An evening of of Family Life and St. Joseph County Public Library. Doors spaghetti, salad, bread, beverages Diane Schlatterbeck will speak fundraising will be held Sunday, Parish. open at 6:30 p.m. The 85 minute and dessert. on the topic “Look How Far We Jan. 10, at the Bishop Luers High movie starts at 7 p.m. Subtitles in Have Come.” For information School gymnasium. Doors open Spanish. Reservations are asked Special day of prayer for priests Hungarian goulash and langalo dinner call (574) 272-0732 or (574) at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment as seating is limited. Call Jim at Mishawaka — The Sisters of St. South Bend — A Hungarian 271-7853. from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 (260) 625-3281. Francis of Perpetual Adoration goulash and langalo dinner will for adults and youths over 10 and will have a special day of prayer $8 for children 4-10. Children for priests on Thursday, Jan. 7, under 3 are free. For tickets con- from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. tact Sue Mathias at (260) 456- Francis Convent, 1515 Dragoon Knights of Columbus 1261 ext. 3114. Trail. Morning Prayer and Mass O at 7 a.m., rosary, evening prayer IN SERVICE TO ONE IN SERVICE TO ALL Square dances being planned and Benediction at 5 p.m. •Helping the needy • Supporting the handicapped New Haven — St. Louis Eucharistic Adoration throughout Besancon will host a square the day. • Fighting against all evil dance on Saturday, Jan. 9, and Feb. 13 in the hall. Music by Bill Luers to hold Trivia Knight This is the Knights of Columbus of today Werling and Breakaway. Tickets Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers High are $10 and include one beer and School will have a Trivia Knight, Join us and live your FAITH! snacks. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Bishop with dancing from 8-11 p.m. All Luers gym. The price is $100 per ANSWER THE CALL proceeds benefit the St. Louis table with a maximum of 10 peo- Father Michael McGivney Contact Indiana Membership Director Academy Home and School ple per table. To reserve a table e- FOUNDER Association. mail [email protected] or call Knights of Colmbus Dale Waters • 219-663-4679 • [email protected] (260) 747-6110. Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 16 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 10, 2010 Today’s Catholic. I do really care now about how the Red Sox are doing because I know D’ARCY he cares,” he continued. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cavadini emphasized the bishop’s countless Confirmations, parish dedica- The bishop celebrated the tions, visits to the soup kitchens feast of the Epiphany by pro- and press conferences on both claiming it “as the manifestation ends of the diocese showed the of the universality of the church bishop’s love for his parish- of Jesus Christ coming for ioners. Even the often dark and everyone enjoining the gentiles solitary drive on Highway 30 to Israel. Paul said the gentiles between Fort Wayne and South are coheirs of the body and Bend was met with challenges copartners of the promise of and “unfortunately a speed Christ Jesus through the limit.” Gospel.” “The beneficiaries of his Bishop D’Arcy reminded attention were us — the real those in attendance that in the Church of flesh and blood, of Gospel of Matthew, the Magi saint and sinner. You made us prostrate themselves and adore feel that Christ really did die out the divinity of the Christ Child. of love for us, here in South In turn, Christ calls on us to Bend on the banks of the St. reach out to every heart. But the Joseph River, far from bishop noted that following Washington, Rome and Fenway Christ is not always easy. Park,” said Cavadini. “The cross is seen in Bishop D’Arcy’s concluding Epiphany. Those that follow the PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD remarks looked from the past to light and that seek the truth will Bishop John M. D’Arcy stands with Coley Quinn, William Tiller and Paul Cline, who portrayed the Magi for the future of the diocese. “It has suffer. But evil will never have feast of the Epiphany at St. Matthew Cathedral on Jan. 3. been a privilege to be a bishop the last word,” he said. here for almost 25 years. I know Acknowledging Christ’s that with all my heart the divinity is not limited to the appointment of Bishop (Kevin Magi, but should be incorporat- C.) Rhoades is an appointment ed in daily life, Bishop D’Arcy of the Holy Spirit.” recalled reading his mother’s A reception in the school beautiful words in a letter to gym celebrated the bishop’s him while he studied in Rome gifts of love and leadership in about seeing Jesus’ crib for the the diocese. last time for the year at Anna Stein, who is a sac- Epiphany. ristan at St. Matthew, reflected “She was evangelizing to me on the bishop’s tenure with across the miles. The first evan- fondness. “His retirement is bit- gelizers are the parents. I see the tersweet. I’m happy for him, but parents and grandparents bring- I’m sad that I won’t see him on ing their children to the crib at a routine basis. I’ve always Christmas Eve and passing on loved his presence, especially at the faith and truth and teaching. Easter. He always gives me a Through the preaching of the hug.” Gospel people are saved and St. Matthew associate pastor, brought to Jesus Christ. Jesus Father Jacob Runyon, credits Christ is God and like the Magi Bishop D’Arcy with his decision we adore him when we receive to become a priest. “Bishop the Eucharist. This is the joy D’Arcy has really been a father that never ends,” he stressed. figure to me. He has helped me Near the end of the Mass, St. to grow in holiness and continue Matthew parishioner John on the path towards the priest- Cavadini read a letter he had hood. He’s really been a great written to the bishop for this spiritual mentor to me; part occasion. “Twenty years ago bishop, part spiritual director. when I came to this diocese, I He has helped me to pray and did not know that the Boston grow closer to the Lord Jesus.” Red Sox was the greatest and most beloved baseball team in North America. I have all these Bishop John M. D’Arcy chats with parishioners at the reception follow- years thought it was the ing the Mass of thanksgiving he celebrated at St. Matthew Cathedral for Yankees,” Cavadini joked. his over-24 years of episcopacy in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend “Luckily I was able to read on Jan. 3. Bishop D’Arcy’s column in A Warm Welcome to Sanctuary at Holy Cross Bishop 17475 Dugdale Drive

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