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Annual Bishop’s Appeal 70 Photo provided percent collected On World Day of the Sick, the Catholic Church reminds us to not only to pray and care for those with illness, but also for the people who love them and for those who care for them. In advance of the Feb. 11 observance, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, and Page 9 Memorial Hospital, South Bend: He is pictured at SJRMC with the Weirich triplets, who were born prematurely. Their father is in the center of the photo, and on the right is Sister Laureen Painter, vice president of Mission Integration and Ministry Formation for St. Joseph Health System. ‘Time’s Up’ Message of His Holiness Pope Francis Hollywood’s mixed messages Page 13 for the 26th World Day of the Sick 2018 Mater Ecclesiae: “Behold, your son... Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (Jn 19:26-27)

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Before all else, Jesus’ words The Church’s service to the are the source of Mary’s mater- sick and those who care for them nal vocation for all humanity. must continue with renewed Mary was to be, in particular, vigour, in fidelity to the Lord’s the Mother of her Son’s disciples, command (cf. Lk 9:2-6; Mt 10:1- caring for them and their jour- 8; Mk 6:7-13) and following the ney through life. As we know, eloquent example of her Founder a mother’s care for her son or and Master. daughter includes both the mate- The theme for this year’s Day rial and spiritual dimensions of of the Sick is provided by the their upbringing. words that Jesus spoke from the The unspeakable pain of Cross to Mary, his Mother, and the Cross pierces Mary’s soul to John: “Woman, behold your (cf. Lk 2:35), but does not para- son ... Behold your mother. And lyze her. Quite the opposite. As from that hour the disciple took the Lord’s Mother, a new path of her into his home” (Jn 19:26-27). self-giving opens up before her. 1. The Lord’s words brilliantly On the Cross, Jesus showed his illuminate the mystery of the concern for the Church and all Cross, which does not represent humanity, and Mary is called to a hopeless tragedy, but rather share in that same concern. In Molly Gettinger the place where Jesus manifests describing the outpouring of the Bishop Rhoades celebrates an early morning Mass in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, his glory and shows his love to Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Acts St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, on Jan. 26. Those in attendance included the end. That love in turn was of the Apostles show that Mary staff of the medical center and members of the Catholic Medical Association. He to become the basis and rule for began to carry out this role in was joined by concelebrants Father Henry Byekwaso, left, chaplain of St. Joseph the Christian community and the Regional Medical Center, and Father Glenn Kohrman, right, chaplain of the St. life of each disciple. POPE MESSAGE, page 2 Andre Bessette Guild of the Catholic Medical Association. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 4, 2018 sons, children of God. of institutes in the service of the their chronically sick or severely TODAY’S CATHOLIC POPE MESSAGE, from page 1 4. The Church’s maternal infirm, the creativity, prompted by disabled children, parents and vocation to the needy and to charity, of many initiatives under- relatives. The care given within the earliest community of the Official newspaper of the the sick has found concrete taken over the centuries, and the families is an extraordinary Church. A role that never ceases. expression throughout the two commitment to scientific research witness of love for the human Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 2. John, the beloved dis- P.O. Box 11169 thousand years of her history in as a means of offering innovative person; it needs to be fittingly Fort Wayne, IN 46856 ciple, is a figure of the Church, an impressive series of initiatives and reliable treatments to the sick. acknowledged and supported by the messianic people. He on behalf of the sick. This history This legacy of the past helps us to suitable policies. Doctors and must acknowledge Mary as his PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of dedication must not be forgot- build a better future, for example, nurses, priests, consecrated men Mother. In doing so, he is called ten. It continues to the present day by shielding Catholic hospitals and women, volunteers, families to take her into his home, to see throughout the world. In countries from the business mentality that and all those who care for the in her the model of all disciple- where adequate public health care is seeking worldwide to turn sick, take part in this ecclesial Editorial Department ship, and to contemplate the systems exist, the work of Catholic health care into a profit-making mission. It is a shared responsi- maternal vocation that Jesus religious congregations and dio- enterprise, which ends up discard- bility that enriches the value of PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin entrusted to her, with all that PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan ceses and their hospitals is aimed ing the poor. Wise organization the daily service given by each. it entails: a loving Mother who not only at providing quality medi- and charity demand that the sick 7. To Mary, Mother of tender BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger gives birth to children capable cal care, but also at putting the person be respected in his or her love, we wish to entrust all those NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber of loving as Jesus commands. human person at the centre of the dignity, and constantly kept at who are ill in body and soul, that That is why Mary’s maternal healing process, while carrying out the centre of the therapeutic pro- she may sustain them in hope. Business Department vocation to care for her children scientific research with full respect cess. This should likewise be the We ask her also to help us to be is entrusted to John and to the BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka for life and for Christian moral approach of Christians who work welcoming to our sick brothers Church as a whole. The entire values. In countries where health in public structures; through their and sisters. The Church knows BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank community of disciples is includ- [email protected] care systems are inadequate or service, they too are called to bear that she requires a special grace ed in Mary’s maternal vocation. non-existent, the Church seeks convincing witness to the Gospel. to live up to her evangelical task 3. John, as a disciple who to do what she can to improve 6. Jesus bestowed upon of serving the sick. May our Advertising Sales shared everything with Jesus, health, eliminate infant mortality the Church his healing power: prayers to the Mother of God see Jackie Parker knows that the Master wants and combat widespread disease. “These signs will accompany us united in an incessant plea [email protected] to lead all people to an encounter Everywhere she tries to provide those who believe... they will that every member of the Church with the Father. 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MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone 260-456- 2824. Fax: 260-744-1473. Bishop celebrates the Eucharist at Memorial Hospital BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone 260- 456-2824. Fax 260-744-1473. BY FATHER DR. JOACHIM by the Memorial Hospital OFORCHUKWU, CSSp chaplain, Father Dr. Joachim News deadline is 10 days prior to Oforchukwu, CSSp. Other clergy in attendance were Father publication date. Advertising deadline he leadership of Memorial is nine days before publication date. Glenn Kohrman, Father Michael Hospital, South Bend, Mbonu, Father Eric Burgener extended an invitation to Today’s Catholic may be reached at : T and Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick. The Today’s Catholic, the Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, choir received praise for a great P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Bishop of Fort Wayne-South job. It was St. Augustine who 46856-1169; or email: Bend, to visit and celebrate the said that, “He who sings prays [email protected] Eucharist on Jan. 16. This was twice.” The music added a new the bishop’s first official visit to color to the beautiful liturgy. (ISSN 0891-1533) the hospital, and he celebrated Following the Mass, Bishop (USPS 403630) Mass in Memorial Interfaith Rhoades went to the Mother/ Chapel. Baby Unit to give a blessing. Memorial Hospital has a He also prayed with a cancer strong Catholic presence, and patient and anointed an ICU the Mass was well-attended by patient. After anointing him, Catholics and non-Catholics from the bishop prayed the prayers across Beacon Health System. for the Commendation of the The chapel ordinarily contains Dying, including the litany of 60 people, but there was so saints. After he prayed the much interest and enthusiasm prayer, “Go forth, Christian soul, Find us on Facebook shown by the worshippers that www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB from this world… May you see capacity was exceeded. your Redeemer face to face,” the During his homily, Bishop patient took his last breath. Follow us on Twitter Rhoades expressed gratefulness The bishop’s visit to Memorial @diocesefwsb for the invitation. He asked the Hospital was greatly enjoyed staff and workers to continue to and appreciated, and brought Follow us on Instagram do their work selflessly. Their healing to the community. The @diocesefwsb work is more than a job, he said visit echoes the mandate given — it is a vocation. He asked the by Jesus to the Twelve Apostles, Download the app congregants to emulate Jesus “And He sent them out to pro- App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic Christ, who out of love and com- claim the Kingdom of God and to Fred Everett passion healed the sick. heal the sick” (Luke 9:2). In observance of World Day of the Sick, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Bishop Rhoades was joined in Mass with staff members and visitors at Memorial Interfaith Chapel, the celebration of the Eucharist Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Jan. 16. February 4, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Retired Archbishop Buechlein of Public schedule Indianapolis dies at age 79 of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

ST. MEINRAD, Ind. (CNS) — of the Catholic Community Sunday, February 4: 3 p.m. — Mass in Spanish, Immaculate Retired Archbishop Daniel M. Foundation, which is responsi- Conception Church, Kendallville Buechlein of Indianapolis, a ble for the archdiocese’s endow- Tuesday, February 6: 7:45 a.m. — Pastoral Visit to Bishop Benedictine priest for 53 years, ments. During his tenure, 337 Luers High School, Fort Wayne, with Mass at 12:45 p.m. died Jan. 25 at age 79. endowment funds with a value Tuesday, February 6: 7 p.m. — Little Flower Holy Hour, St. His death was reported by of more than $100 million were Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel, Fort Wayne St. Meinrad Archabbey, where established. Friday, February 9: 11 a.m. — Mass, Our Lady of the Angels he had lived in retirement since He suffered a mild stroke in Convent Chapel, Mishawaka 2011. March 2011 and was admit- Saturday, February 10: 7 a.m. — Mass and Breakfast with Archbishop Buechlein headed ted to St. Vincent Hospital in Deacon Candidates, Lindenwood Retreat Center, Donaldson the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Indianapolis. On Aug. 1, 2011, from July 14, 1992, until his he submitted his resignation to retirement Sept. 21, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI. Two months During his 19 years as arch- later he moved to the infir- diocese’s spiritual and pastoral mary at the monastery at St. leader, Archbishop Buechlein Meinrad. Papal decree recognizes was especially interested in As his health permitted, promoting Catholic education, Archbishop Buechlein wrote martyrdom in Algeria young adult ministry and voca- a book, “Surprised by Grace: tions to priesthood and the reli- Memories and Reflections After BY CAROL GLATZ for the beatification ceremony gious life. 25 Years of Episcopal Ministry,” CNS photo/Bob Nichols had not yet been set, but he Under his leadership, enroll- which was published in 2013. Retired Archbishop Daniel M. hoped the Mass would be cel- ment in the archdiocese’s The archbishop was born in Buechlein of Indianapolis died Jan. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope ebrated in Oran. Catholic schools increased 30 Jasper, Indiana, April 20, 1938, 25 at age 79 in the infirmary of St. Francis has recognized the Pope Francis also recognized percent to more than 25,000 to Carl and Rose (Blessinger) martyrdom of a bishop, seven Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. He is the martyrdom of Veronica students, reversing a 25-year Buechlein and given the name Trappist monks and 11 other pictured in a 2011 photo. Antal, a Romanian lay member decline. Innovative partner- Marcus George. religious men and women killed of the Secular Franciscan Order ships with the Lilly Endowment, He joined the Benedictines at by extremists in Algeria in the and the Militia Immaculatae, campaigns to help fund new St. Meinrad in August 1958 and and coordinated the founding 1990s. which was founded by St. education initiatives, and the professed simple vows a year of the Midwest Association of At a meeting Jan. 26 with Maximilian Kolbe. She died in support of the business com- later, taking the name Daniel. Seminary Spiritual Directors. Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect 1958 at the age of 22 after an munity led to improved student He made his solemn vows in That same year, he began 16 of the Congregation for Saints’ assailant stabbed her dozens of performance, which the U.S. 1962 and was ordained to the years of service as president- Causes, Pope Francis signed the times in a corn field for refusing Department of Education recog- priesthood in 1964. rector of St. Meinrad School of decree for the causes of Bishop his sexual advances. nized by awarding 26 archdioc- After ordination, the young Theology, the last five of which Pierre Lucien Claverie of Oran, Clearing the way for her esan schools with Blue Ribbon priest spent two years in Rome, he also served as president- Algeria, and 18 companions, canonization, the pope also rec- awards for excellence. where he obtained a licenti- rector of the college and taught paving the way for their beatifi- ognized a miracle attributed to Archbishop Buechlein gar- ate in sacred theology from courses on priestly ministry and cation. Blessed Nazaria Ignacia March nered support to keep Catholic the International Benedictine spirituality. The 19 men and women died Mesa, a Spanish religious, who schools in the central city open University of Sant’ Anselmo. St. John Paul II appointed between 1993 and 1996, while was born in 1889 and founded to serve students from low- Returning to Indiana in then-Father Buechlein as the Algeria was locked in a 10-year- the Missionary Crusaders of the income families and the growing 1966, he served as assistant third bishop of the Diocese of long armed conflict between Church. immigrant population. He also dean of students and chair- Memphis, Tennessee, in 1987. government forces and extremist He also recognized miracles led the effort to build two new man of the division of religion Five years later he was named Islamic rebel groups; the conflict attributed to three other religious grade schools in the city. He at St. Meinrad College. In archbishop of Indianapolis. left tens of thousands of people women, paving the way for their expanded the archdiocese’s min- 1971, he was director of the Surviving are his brother, dead. beatification: istry to young adults by starting first national conference for Charles, and nieces and neph- Bishop Claverie and his driver — Venerable Elisabeth a Theology on Tap program, seminary spiritual directors ews. were killed by a remote-con- Eppinger, a French religious who adding new college campus trolled bomb left by the bishop’s founded the Congregation of the ministry programs and creating residence, and the seven Trappist Sisters of the Divine Redeemer; new archdiocesan staff positions monks, who had been kidnapped she died in 1867. to provide outreach to young from the monastery of Tibhirine, — Venerable Clelia Merloni, adults. were beheaded by a group of the Italian founder of the In 2003, Archbishop Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on the Islamic terrorists trained by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Buechlein established the min- passing of Archbishop Buechlein al-Qaida network. The monks’ Jesus, who died in 1930. istry of permanent diaconate in story was treated in the film “Of — Venerable Maria Gargani, the archdiocese. The first class Gods and Men,” which won the the Italian founder of the Sisters of 25 deacons was ordained in “The Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana grand prize at its premiere at the Apostles of the Sacred Heart. 2008. were truly blessed by the leadership of Archbishop Buechlein Cannes Film Festival in 2010. She was also very active with He also founded the Bishop Trappist Father Thomas during his 19 years as our shepherd. His deep faith was Catholic Action and was a close Simon Brute College Seminary Georgeon, postulator of the friend who exchanged extensive in Indianapolis in 2004 to evident, a faith nurtured by his commitment to daily cause, told the Italian bishops’ correspondence with St. Padre prepare college seminarians radio station Jan. 27 that a date Pio. She died in 1973. for major seminary. The semi- prayer. Before coming to Indiana, I knew of the archbishop nary quickly attracted young through his leadership in the U.S. in the area of catechesis. men discerning a vocation to After he installed me as Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the priesthood and today has nearly 50 seminarians from 10 I experienced his kindness and hospitality, and I saw his dioceses. loving concern for others, especially the sick and the poor. I The archdiocesan Catholic Charities network and other learned of his great commitment to Catholic education, social outreach ministries also including his dedication to inner-city Catholic schools. I think expanded at the archbishop’s urging. A 30,000-square-foot he was a strong, yet gentle pastor, after the heart of Christ, shelter for homeless families, the Good Shepherd. His embrace of the Lord’s cross in these the Holy Family Shelter, was latter years reminded me of St. John Paul II as he shared in among the new programs initi- CNS photo/Sony Pictures Classics ated. the Lord’s passion with faith and hope, offering his sufferings Trappist monks are pictured in a scene from the 2011 film “Of Gods and Men,” After a series of budget for the good of others. I pray that Archbishop Buechlein will which tells the story of the kidnapping and beheading of seven Trappist deficits, Archbishop Buechlein receive the reward of his labors, eternal joy and peace in the monks by a group of Islamic terrorists in 1996. Pope Francis has approved the guided the archdiocese to beatification of the seven monks, along with Bishop Pierre Lucien Claverie of firm financial footing and company of the saints in heaven.” oversaw the dramatic growth Oran, Algeria, and 11 other religious men and women killed by extremists in Algeria in the 1990s. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 4, 2018 DREAMers: Countdown to crisis It’s been too long... Dreamer wants Congress to save DACA

On February 28th, every parish in the Diocese so she can minister at her parish will oer confessions between 6-8pm. BY RUBY THOMAS Will you join us? AND JESSICA ABLE

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (CNS) — Holding the Lectionary high, Mirna Lozano processed into St. Dominic Church in late October during the parish’s first young adult Mass, which she orga- nized with the help of her father, Rodrigo. The father-daughter duo recent- ly earned certification in youth ministry through the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Youth and Young Adults. They are looking forward to seeing youth ministry diocesefwsb.org/Light grow at the parish. But Mirna’s future in Parishioner, St. Aloysius Springfield is uncertain. The 19-year-old native of Mexico was brought to the United States without proper documentation Sam Haiflich 1085 N. Main St., Bluffton when she was 4 years old. The CNS photo/Jessica Able, The Record U.S. is the only home she knows. Mirna Lozano is a member of St. Dominic Church in Springfield, Ky. She is one bkmrealestate.com For now, she’s protected by 260-824-3982 of about 800,000 young people protected from deportation by the Deferred 260-740-7299 bkmauction.com the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, which is ending. Lozano and President Donald Trump’s deci- her father, Rodrigo, recently earned certification in youth ministry through Let my 18 years of experience work for you! the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Youth and Young Adults. Realtor | Appraisals | Auctioneer sion to cancel the program — [email protected] inc. which protects 800,000 young Wygant Floral Co. people from deportation — leaves Mexico, he had managed to hold She wants to help others under- Wygant FloralResidential Co. inc. Farm Commercial an uncertain future, though. a decent job, but Mexico City had stand that. What’s more certain for Mirna become inundated with violence, Mirna hopes that Congress and other young Hispanics is he said. After being assaulted at will pass the DREAM Act and inc. fear. gunpoint several times, he felt that there will be a path to Wygant Floral Co. Trump called on lawmak- he had no choice but to leave his legalization for the parents of ers in Washington to pass a homeland. Traveling to the U.S. Dreamers. 327 Lincolnway West - South Bend measure to preserve DACA. To without documents is a major Since the president’s decision 327 Lincolnway West - South574-232-3354 Bend 800-994-2687 that end, advocates around the decision because it’s dangerous, in September to cancel DACA — he gave Congress six months to 574-232-3354 800-994-2687Monday-Friday: 8 AM-5 PM Saturday: 8 AM - 1PM country have rallied to urge he admitted. passage of the DREAM Act — The elder Lozano said he act before formally ending the Monday-Friday: 8 AM-5 PM Saturday: 8 AM - 1PM the Development, Relief and initially traveled north alone to program — Mirna has felt the Education for Alien Minors Act prepare a life for his family. His Catholic Church’s presence and 327 Lincolnway West - South Bend — to provide a pathway to citi- wife and two daughters joined support because it has helped 574-232-3354 800-994-2687 zenship for DACA beneficiaries, him about a year later. her feel safe. Flowers but Congress has yet to act. When Rodrigo arrived, he did Father Pepper Elliott, pastor, FlowersandMonday-Friday: gifts for 8 all AM-5 occasions PM Saturday: 8 AM - 1PM The young people who would not speak English, had nowhere who celebrates Mass in Spanish and gifts for all occasions benefit from the act’s passage, to live and no clothes to wear. for the Hispanic community Mary Green (Wasoski) Owner known as “Dreamers,” are afraid But he found work on farms and at St. Dominic Church, said it Mary Green (Wasoski) Owner they will have to give up their sometimes cleaned streets. would be a tragedy to lose the AREA-WIDE DELIVERY lives in the U.S. and be forced to “You don’t care how much Dreamers. AREA-WIDE DELIVERY wygantfloral.com return to countries they barely you’re paid, you just want to “They’re just as much our wygantfloral.com remember. work,” he said. young people as any other in our Flowers Mirna, who hopes to be a As for regrets, Rodrigo has none. parish and they’re just as close and gifts for all occasions teacher and youth minister, said Since moving to Springfield to our hearts,” Father Elliott she feels her future lies in the the family, including a son born said. hands of the federal government. in the U.S., have found a home He held up Mirna’s leader- Mary Green (Wasoski) Owner She has voluntarily registered in St. Dominic Church, where ship in organizing the young under DACA. they are active parishioners. adult Mass. She graduated AREA-WIDE DELIVERY “This is our country. This Despite the looming threat of from Bethlehem High School is all we know,” she told The deportation, Mirna continues to in Bardstown, Kentucky, where wygantfloral.com Record, newspaper of the look ahead. She and her father she was elected president of her Archdiocese of Louisville. are proud of their youth ministry senior class, he said. Mirna, her father and a group certificates and are forming a Young Latinos such as Mirna of six other young people, includ- multi-ethnic youth group at the have grown up in the community ing her younger sister Dora, parish. and some attended St. Dominic shared their journeys after the Mirna also is active in the School, he explained, noting Mass at St. Dominic. community, helping other young that many now are of college Rodrigo Lozano said his people understand their options and working age, contributing to family moved to the U.S. 15 for higher education despite the community by holding jobs, years ago, trading the suffocat- their legal status. Undocumented paying taxes, rent and utilities, ing violence of Mexico City for young people, even those pro- buying necessities, such as cloth- the sleepy rural community of tected by DACA, do not qualify ing and cars, and even helping Springfield, 59 miles southeast for federal student aid. create jobs. of Louisville. Mirna was 4 and She said he hopes to foster On top of that, Father Elliott Dora only 3. unity and a better understanding added, they add to the commu- He said he came looking for a between Hispanics and the larger nity through their family life and “better ... more peaceful life” for community in Springfield. values. his family. “It’s every parents’ DACA is not just a politi- Thomas and Able are on the dream,” he said. cal issue, she noted. It’s about staff of The Record, newspaper of Despite a tough economy in people “striving for a better life.” the Archdiocese of Louisville. February 4, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 New loan product preys on low-income persons

INDIANAPOLIS — A proposal with low income, said Glenn It took Congress to step in and native loans, offered through to expand short-term loan Tebbe, ICC executive director, limit the interest rate to 36 Brightpoint, also help low- products that prey on low- who testified in opposition to INDIANA percent on predatory loans to income persons build credit. income persons advanced in the bill. protect those on active duty. Hoffman said the loans created the Indiana House. The Indiana Tebbe said although CATHOLIC Bauerle called the interest in HB 1319 won’t help citizens; Catholic Conference opposed employed, the borrowers’ pay is rates on these products “outra- it will actually hurt them. the proposal. not enough to make ends meet. CONFERENCE geous,” and added that the fed- Members of the payday loan House Bill 1319 would cre- As a result, those struggling eral law doesn’t protect those industry, who testified in sup- ate a new class of high-interest, financially seek out resources BRIGID CURTIS AYER serving in the reserves or veter- port of the measure, assert the unsecured, consumer loans to provide for ordinary or sud- ans. He said reservists, serving new product would help meet designed for persons who den unexpected needs. The bor- in Indiana who gather intel- the immediate needs of low- need cash, but do not qualify rowers’ paycheck is not enough low-income persons. ligence to help those on active income persons and help them for traditional loans. The bill for living expenses plus high Erin Macey, policy analyst duty, could lose their security long term by enabling them to passed the House Financial interest and fees of these loans. for the Indiana Institute for clearance if they get into credit establish good credit. Institutions panel, by an 8-5 The bill’s author, Rep. Working Families, calls the bill trouble. Many veterans are The ICC is actively working vote, Jan. 24 after a lengthy Martin Carbaugh, R-Fort “a dramatic expansion of pay- young and lack financial litera- to protect low-income Hoosier hearing. Wayne, said the concept of the day lending.” Macey disagreed cy. Creating a new high-interest consumers from predatory The proposal would preserve bill was brought to him by the that these loans would be a loan product could hurt reserv- loans. One effort is to support two-week payday loans up to payday loan industry. He said credit-building product because ists’ clearance status, and the a payday loan bill, Senate Bill $605 and would expand allow- the goal is to create a product research has shown that half of national defense. 325, which caps high-interest able predatory loans up to for hard-working people with all borrowers with these types Steve Hoffman, president loans at 36 percent. The other $1,500 over 12 months, with bad credit who need to secure of loans default. Under this bill, and CEO for Brightpoint, oppos- effort is to halt final passage up to 222 percent annual per- emergency funding for vari- Macey calculates a borrower es the bill. “The costs are just of this new class of predatory centage rate. The bill stipulates ous reasons. “When I say bad making $17,000 in annual too high,” he said. “We do a lot loans contained in House Bill that the minimum payment set credit, these are folks who income, who took a 12-month of research in our organization. 1319. for the borrower cannot exceed can’t get credit from a tradi- loan, could pay up to $1,800 in We found that 89 percent who 20 percent of the person’s gross tional bank or even a credit fees alone. Macey sees the bill had previously had a payday monthly income. Under current card.” Carbaugh said similar as the legalization of “criminal loan say they never want to use law, payday loans may charge products exist in other states loan-sharking.” the product again.” borrowers up to 391 percent and have shown to help people The panel heard testimony About 15 months ago, APR. meet immediate need and build from members of the armed Brightpoint, an organization While the new class of loans credit. services who said the bill would based in Fort Wayne, serving authorized in HB 1319 have a Public testimony given at a hurt veterans. Jim Bauerle, low-income persons, launched lower interest rate and a lon- recent hearing in the House of retired army brigadier gen- an alternative loan program ger term to pay back than the Representatives offered a bleak eral, representing the Indiana which fills a need for those current payday loans, the high perspective on the effects a new Veterans Coalition, said soldiers with bad credit who need To follow ICC priority legislation, details interest rates still have the small-loan product, authorized he knew used to get caught money. The loans have an and get updates, go to www. same effect on working people in HB 1319, would have for up in a revolving loan crisis. APR of 21 percent. The alter- indianacc.org. USCCB president calls for prayer after pair of school shootings

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The slain victims were a boy Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of and a girl, both 15, state police Galveston-Houston called for said. The girl died at the scene prayers for the victims killed and the boy died at a hospital. and injured in a pair of school A day earlier in Italy, Texas, shootings in Kentucky and police arrested a 16-year-old Texas. high school student in connec- In a statement released Jan. tion with a shooting that left a 23 after the second shooting 15-year-old girl injured. in two days, Cardinal DiNardo, Police in the community president of the U.S. Conference about 50 miles south of Dallas, of Catholic Bishops, said said the incident occurred in Christians experience the pain the Italy High School cafeteria. of the family and friends of the The girl was airlifted to a hos- victims “as if it were our own.” pital in Dallas. Police did not “We pray for eternal rest release any other information for those who have died. Let about the incident. us pray, too, for the families, In other reaction, Chicago teachers and friends who must Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said now endure the suffering of that “yet again, we are brought losing those dearest to them,” to our knees in prayer and pain the cardinal said. as we consider the horrors of “We stand in solidarity with gun violence.” the children who face a long He noted that in both Texas road of recover from serious and Kentucky, children were injuries. May they find comfort the victims, “struck down in a loving community,” he apparently by other children said. — limitless potential cut short, CNS photo/Harrison McClary, Reuters He also called for people to families seized by grief.” He Students attend a prayer vigil Jan. 23 at a church in Marion, Ky., after a 15-year-old boy opened fire with a handgun reach out “in compassion to offered prayers for the shoot- that day at Marshall County High School. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. assist the grieving.” ing victims at both schools and Police said a 15-year-old their families and for those Conference of Catholic Bishops, called for prayers for the victims killed and injured in a pair of school shootings in male student was arrested at shot “on the streets of our cit- Kentucky and Italy High School in Texas Jan. 22. Marshall County High School in ies.” Benton, Kentucky, Jan. 23 after “We used to call these hei- ... Because we lack a health powered artillery designed to marked by violence that could two people died and 18 were nous acts ‘unimaginable,” care system and culture that kill human beings.” have been prevented,” Cardinal injured after a shooter opened the cardinal said in a Jan. 23 adequately support those who “Every day we fail to hold Cupich said. “How many chil- fire before classes began. statement. “But we don’t need need psychological treatment.” our elected officials accountable dren have to die before we find Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to imagine them anymore, He called it “all too easy” for our nation’s weak gun-safe- the political will to do some- said the teenager faced murder because they happen every sin- in the United States “to carry ty laws, we fail our children thing about it?” and attempted murder charges. gle day in America. And why? out mass shootings with high- and condemn them to a life 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 4, 2018 Religious vocations continue to blossom within the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. — The RSM Chairperson of the Council and the Philippines (6 percent). Council of Major Superiors of of Major Superiors of Women The average age of the sisters Prayer for Consecrated Persons Women Religious released find- Religious and Superior General overall is 58 years old, consistent ings from its annual survey of of the Religious Sisters of Mercy with previous studies. The aver- God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s the communities whose major of Alma. “Amongst responding age age of postulants is 28 years Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, superiors (or those analogous communities, 165 new postu- old, of novices 28 years old, and consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as to a major superior) are mem- lants were welcomed in 2016. 32.5 years old for temporary members of Secular Institutes. Renew their bers (or associate members) of These same communities also professed sisters. About 85 per- knowledge and love of you, and send your CMSWR. The data confirm an received 137 sisters as novices cent of professed sisters are fully Holy Spirit to help them respond generously encouraging trend in the number and celebrated 103 first profes- engaged in active service, while and courageously to your will. We ask this of young women who are choos- sions and 72 perpetual profes- 15 percent are retired because of through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and ing consecrated life. The 2017 sions. These numbers indicate age or infirmity. The sisters cur- reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, report, prepared for the CMSWR that young women today are rently serve in at least 137 dio- for ever and ever. Amen. by Sister Mary Bendyna, OP, hearing and responding to God’s ceses across the United States. again shows over 900 sisters call for a total gift of self. This Based on data from the currently in initial formation, encouraging trend is a bless- 108 responses gathered from Secretariat of clergy, conSecrated life and VocationS with temporary professed as the ing not only for the individual major superiors who represent www.ForYourVocation.org • www.usccb.org largest group followed by nov- communities but for the entire CMSWR’s 120 religious com- The Presentation at the Temple © 2011, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All Rights Reserved. Image © SuperStock. ices and postulants. The number Church.” munities, the 2017 report shows WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE Used with permission. of sisters in the initial stages The survey also asked respon- a wide range of apostolates that of religious life has remained dents to indicate the country of span every field and ministry. that best describes her primary parishes, 50 retreat or spiritual- steady throughout the six years birth of each sister who made The most prevalent areas of apostolate, these figures do not ity centers, and numerous other this survey has been conducted, perpetual profession in 2016. outreach are education (20 per- reflect the much higher numbers institutional and noninstitution- continuing an encouraging trend The data showed that the majori- cent); health care (16 percent); of sisters who actually serve in al settings. among CMSWR members and ty of newly perpetually professed and evangelization, catechesis, these and other apostolates. The their communities. sisters (62.5 percent) were born and religious education (12 per- sisters serve in well over 400 “Religious life continues to in the United States. The next cent). Because the survey asked educational institutions and blossom in the United States,” most common countries of origin respondents to count each sister nearly 200 health care facili- For more information, visit said Mother Mary McGreevy, this year were Mexico (7 percent) only once, using the category ties, as well as in almost 300 www.cmswr.org. Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says

BY CINDY WOODEN “We need to unmask what they promote informed and could be called the ‘snake tac- mature reflection leading to con- tics’ used by those who disguise structive dialogue and fruitful VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People themselves in order to strike at results,” Pope Francis wrote. have a responsibility to check any time and place” like the ser- Journalists, he said, have the source of what they share pent in the Garden of Eden did. a special responsibility in the on social media to ensure it is The snake’s power grows modern world amid the media not “fake news” designed to fur- as people limit their sources “feeding frenzies and the mad ther prejudices or increase fear, of information to one outlet, rush for a scoop.” Pope Francis said. especially if that outlet is a Pope Francis asked media Fake news grabs people’s social media platform whose professions to promote “a jour- attention “by appealing to algorithms are based on provid- nalism of peace,” which does stereotypes and common ing users with more information not mean ignoring problems social prejudices, and exploit- like they have just read, the or being saccharine. It means ing instantaneous emotions pope said. “a journalism that is truthful like anxiety, contempt, anger “Disinformation thus thrives and opposed to falsehoods, rhe- and frustration,” Pope Francis on the absence of healthy con- torical slogans and sensational wrote in his message for World frontation with other sources headlines.” Communications Day 2018. of information that could effec- A journalism of peace is at The message is a reflection tively challenge prejudices and the service of all people, “espe- on the theme, “’The truth will generate constructive dialogue,” cially those — and they are the set you free.’ Fake news and he wrote. majority in our world — who journalism for peace.” World People who repost or retweet have no voice,” he said. It is “a Communications Day will be cel- such false information, the pope journalism committed to point- ebrated May 13 at the Vatican said, become “unwilling accom- ing out alternatives to the esca- and in most dioceses. The papal plices in spreading biased and lation of shouting matches and message was released at the baseless ideas.” verbal violence.” Vatican Jan. 24, the feast of St. One way to know if some- Pope Francis ended his mes- Francis de Sales, patron saint of thing should be checked and sage with his own adaptation journalists. not be shared, he said, is if it of the “Prayer of St. Francis” for Fake news is so effective, “discredits others, presenting both those who report the news he said, because it mimics real them as enemies, to the point of and those who read or watch it. news but uses “non-existent or demonizing them and fomenting “Where there is shouting, let distorted data” to deceive and conflict.” us practice listening,” the prayer manipulate. In the modern world, with said. “Where there is ambiguity, The first to employ the fake- the rapid and viral spread of let us bring clarity.” news tactic was the serpent in news and information — both “Where there is prejudice, let the Garden of Eden who con- CNS illustration/Joanna Kohorst real and fake — lives and souls us awaken trust,” it continued. vinced Eve she would not die by At the end of his message for World Communications Day 2018, Pope Francis are at stake, he said, because “Where there is hostility, let us eating the fruit of the forbidden included a prayer he wrote adapted from the “Prayer of St. Francis.” The mes- the “father of lies” is the devil. bring respect; where there is tree, he said. The Bible story sage was released at the Vatican Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, True discernment, the pope falsehood, let us bring truth.” shows that “there is no such patron saint of journalists. said, means examining informa- thing as harmless disinforma- tion and keeping what promotes tion; on the contrary, trusting in communion and goodness, falsehood can have dire conse- media. He encouraged efforts to files.” while rejecting whatever “tends quences.” develop regulations to counter But, he insisted, individu- to isolate, divide, and oppose.” Pope Francis praised educa- fake news and he praised tech als always will have the final “We can recognize the truth tors who teach young people and media companies for trying responsibility for discerning of statements from their fruits: how to read and question the to improve ways to verify “the what is real news and what whether they provoke quarrels, news and the information personal identities concealed is helpful to share on social foment division, encourage res- they see presented on social behind millions of digital pro- media. ignation; or, on the other hand, February 4, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 7 students, faculty and alumni Lord’s Prayer: Germans are voicing strong public criti- stick with wording; cism over the university admin- istration’s decision to continue Italians to change at employee insurance coverage ews riefs for sterilizations, contraceptives Mass N B and abortifacients after a federal ROME (CNS) — After special mandate to do so was amended study, the German bishops’ con- late last year. An Oct. 27 univer- ference decided to stick with the sity email to university employ- traditional wording in the Lord’s Afghanistan deadly bombing ees stated that the previously Prayer, while the Italian bish- mandated coverage would end ops’ conference has decided to Dec. 31. A small campus protest change the words of the prayer ensued and The American Civil in their translation of the Roman Liberties Union of Notre Dame Missal. The decisions come after and the Notre Dame Women’s the French bishops decided that Legal Forum executive board beginning early December last also objected — and the univer- year, French Catholics would sity reversed course. However, a change the line, “Lead us not Nov. 29 letter to the university’s into temptation,” to the equiva- president, Holy Cross Father John lent of “do not let us enter into Jenkins, from the executive board temptation.” French-speaking of the Notre Dame Chapter of Catholics in Benin and Belgium University Faculty for Life, was began using the new translation published in the “Viewpoint” sec- at Pentecost last June. The com- tion of the Jan. 18 issue of the mon Spanish translation already university’s newspaper. “With is “no nos dejes caer en la ten- the March for Life approaching,” tacion” or “do not let us fall into it said, “we, the executive board temptation.” The issue got wide of the Notre Dame Chapter of attention after Pope Francis dis- University Faculty for Life, want cussed the line, “And lead us to make clear that there are many not into temptation,” with Father Notre Dame faculty, staff and Marco Pozza, a Catholic prison students who oppose these poli- chaplain, Dec. 6, as part of a tele- cies that facilitate the destruction vision series on the Lord’s Prayer. of human life, and who are com- mitted to the holistic teachings of the church on the sanctity of all In times of trouble, human life.” It also stated that “university communications have turn to Mary, pope left much unsaid and caused says at St. Mary Major manifest confusion.” Basilica Advocates alarmed at VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A rela- tionship with Mary, the moth- U.S. suspension of aid er of God, is not “optional” for to Palestinian refugees Christians, Pope Francis said, because Jesus points to her as JERUSALEM (CNS) — The a source of protection and guid- CNS photo/Mohammad Ismail, Reuters U.S. suspension of $65 million ance. Wherever people have in aid to the U.N. agency that opened their doors to Mary, “the An injured man receives medical assistance after a Jan. 27 blast in Kabul, Afghanistan. An deals with Palestinian refugees devil doesn’t come in; wherever attacker driving an ambulance packed with explosives detonated them in the Afghan capi- alarmed advocates who work the Mother Mary is, turmoil will with Palestinians living in camps. not prevail, fear will not win. tal, leaving at least 95 people dead and nearly 200 others injured, Afghan officials said. Hilary DuBose, country represen- Who among us doesn’t need this? tative to the Palestinian territo- Who among us is not sometimes ries for the U.S. bishops’ Catholic in distress or worried?” he asked Relief Services, said her agency in a morning homily Jan. 28. parents divorcing — spurred to victims during the days sur- Eva Muntean, the pro-life event’s is “deeply concerned about the The pope celebrated Mass at the heavy drug use that carried into rounding the Super Bowl Feb. 4 co-chair, wore a pink shirt, for impact such a dramatic cut in aid Basilica of St. Mary Major on adulthood. But Forliti was able in Minneapolis. the Walk for Life, saying she will have.” The agency, UNRWA, the feast of the formal installa- to function — up until her own was “taking back pink,” which “is one of the major providers of tion of the basilica’s Marian icon, divorce, being laid off from her West Coast pro-life supporters of legal abortion have critical, basic life-sustaining sup- “Salus Populi Romani” (health job with a health care company made their signature color. “We port services — including food of the Roman people). The icon and losing her home. An admit- walk draws tens of are here to take back the narrative assistance, education, health had been extensively restored ted alcoholic, she also lost cus- that abortion is a right,” Muntean care, sanitation management in time for the day’s celebra- tody of her two children. She thousands to San told the crowd from the stage in — in the refugee camps. These tion. Pope Francis is particularly saw her support system crumble, Francisco streets front of City Hall. For many, the needs exist.” Bishop Oscar Cantu devoted to the icon, which has along with her self-worth. And day began with a packed Mass at of Las Cruces, New Mexico, chair- had a place in the hearts of Rome when she sought treatment, her SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — St. Mary’s Cathedral, where San man of the U.S. Conference of citizens since the 16th century takeaway wasn’t recovery, but Smiling and singing “Amazing Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Catholic Bishops’ Committee on when their prayers to be saved rather learning where to get more Grace” and the “Battle Hymn of J. Cordileone began his homily International Justice and Peace, from the plague seemed to be drugs. People who profit from the Republic,” hundreds of high by noting that the U.S. Congress said cutting the aid to refugee answered after the image was selling others for sex are trained school and college students led has been debating the Born-Alive assistance would be inhumane. carried through the city streets in to spot and aggravate their vic- tens of thousands of pro-life sup- Abortion Survivors Protection Act. “We have visited the refugee a procession. tims’ vulnerabilities. Ultimately, porters along San Francisco’s The U.S. House Jan. 19 passed camps in Gaza and, even with one perpetrator spotted Forliti’s. Market Street in the 14th Annual the measure, which prohibits the assistance they receive, they Thus began her life on the street Walk for Life West Coast. The a health care practitioner from live very meager and undignified Ahead of Super Bowl, at age 38, segueing into becoming event, which begins each year allowing the death of a baby born lives,” said Bishop Cantu, who Catholics partner to a victim of sex trafficking. “This with a rally in the Civic Center, alive during an abortion or an was participating in the Hispanic didn’t just fall on my lap, and it is followed by the walk from City attempted abortion. Bishops’ Pilgrimage for Peace ramp up anti- doesn’t just fall on anyone’s lap,” Hall to the wharf behind a street- in the Holy Land. “The sepa- said Forliti, 56. She is now execu- wide banner that proclaims, Notre Dame community ration wall has already devas- trafficking efforts tive director of Breaking Free, a “Abortion Hurts Women.” This tated their economy. Able-bodied survivor-led organization in the year the Walk for Life was held reacts to controversy Palestinians who would want to ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — For Twin Cities dedicated to help- Terry Forliti, a series of traumatic Jan. 27, one week after more than work and are trying to work can’t ing victims of sex trafficking and 50,000 pink-clad participants in over contraceptives find sufficient work to support events as a teenager — being other violent crimes. Her group raped by her boss, her friend the Women’s March converged NOTRE DAME Ind. (CNS) — their families. It would be abso- and others are raising awareness on the city’s downtown streets. lutely inhumane to cut the aid.” dying in a car accident and her of trafficking and offering help Some University of Notre Dame 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 4, 2018 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Aloysius School is RAMP School participates in ‘Day of FORT WAYNE — The American Giving’ School Counselor Association has round the iocese YODER — St. Aloysius School announced that St. Elizabeth Ann A D Seton School has a Recognized participated in the “Many Gifts, ASCA Model Program. One Nation: A Day of Giving to The RAMP designation, award- Catholic Schools” campaign coor- ed for aligning with the criteria in dinated through the National the ASCA National Model, recog- Children march for life Catholic Education Association. nizes schools that are committed Donations were accepted online to delivering a comprehensive, at www.saintaloysiusyoder.giv- data-driven school counseling ing.factsmgt.com. St. Aloysius’ program and an exemplary edu- goal was to raise $30,000. cational environment. Since the “We work together forming program’s inception, more than saints and scholars in Christ,” 800 schools have been designat- said St. Aloysius Principal Tina ed as RAMP recipients. Voors. “There is a great calling “This year’s RAMP honorees in this vocation of education to have shown their commitment to cooperate with God’s plan to form students and the school counsel- each child spiritually and aca- ing profession,” said Jill Cook, demically.” ASCA assistant director. “These She said St. Aloysius School is schools used data to drive their committed to giving the students program development and imple- the best education in a solidly mentation so all students can Roman Catholic environment. achieve success.” “This formation takes time and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School financial resources,” she added. will be honored at a recognition “Funds donated will help provide ceremony at ASCA’s annual con- new technology that will not only ference in Los Angeles, California, help our teachers better serve each on Monday, July 16, for mak- and every student in the classroom, ing an exemplary commitment to Provided by Mary Stutzman but will also improve the safety of comprehensive school counseling our school by installing new tools programs. Religious education students at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Bristol, participated in and equipment. A safe environ- The next submission deadline the parish’s seventh annual march for life recently. After processing through the hallways of ment, the right tools and gifted is Oct. 15. For more informa- dedicated teachers are blessings tion on the program, visit www. the Education Center, they gathered in the gymnasium to chant “We are the pro-life generation!” God has given to us in service of schoolcounselor.org/ramp. our students and their families.” Celebrating Mass for Eagles, Patriots a joy for East Coast priests

BY MATTHEW DAVIS coaches alike. He also attends practices and home games. A priest of the Diocese of ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Camden, New Jersey, Father Catholic coaches and players of Barcellona said serving the team the New England Patriots and has been an enjoyable experi- Philadelphia Eagles have clear ence. His main assignment is game plans for making Sunday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mass in the midst of prepping for Parish, made up of Assumption big games each week. Church in Galloway and St. Msgr. Mike Foley and Father Nicholas Church in Egg Harbor Tom Barcellona celebrate Mass City. The parish is almost 60 for the respective Super Bowl- miles away from the Eagles’ bound teams they serve. headquarters in Philadelphia. “I have great respect for He’s happy to make the drive, these men. They work really as he sees the ministry’s neces- hard,” Msgr. Foley told The sity for the coaches and players Catholic Spirit, newspaper of engaged in the NFL’s demands, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and including substantial time Minneapolis. He made the com- away from family. “During the ments in advance of the Feb. 4 season, they pretty much live, game in U.S. Bank Stadium in breathe and eat football,” Father Minneapolis. Barcellona said of the players Msgr. Foley, a priest of and coaches. the Diocese of Worcester, He also helps provide priests Massachusetts, received a call for visiting teams across the NFL from the Patriots’ hotel one through his role on the board for morning in 1990 to celebrate Catholic Athletes for Christ. The Mass for the team’s Catholic nationwide ministry works with coaches and players, and he has athletes of all levels to live the done it ever since. He’s not the Catholic faith. CNS photo/Erik S. Lesser, EPA team’s official Catholic chaplain, Although he normally doesn’t People walk into the Mall of America Jan. 28 in Bloomington, Minn., site of the media center for Super Bowl LII. The however; they don’t have one. attend road games, Father NFC champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the AFC champions, the New England Patriots, will compete in Super “I see it as just trying to Barcellona was hoping to come to Bowl LII Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. serve,” said Msgr. Foley, pas- Minneapolis for the Super Bowl, tor of St. Luke the Evangelist in as he attended the Eagles’ previ- Westborough. ous Super Bowl in February 2005. Minneapolis. However, he has Besides the Eagles’ teamwork, the Minnesota Vikings in the Father Barcellona has served The Eagles also faced the Patriots enjoyed the team’s success and Father Barcellona has appreciat- NFC title game. as the Eagles’ Catholic chaplain in that game, falling 24-21. the opportunity to see a bright ed the Christian witness among “It’s a family setup,” Father since 2004, the last season the Msgr. Foley hasn’t been to side of a sometimes scandal- a significant number of players, Barcellona said of the Eagles. team went to the Super Bowl. any of the Patriots’ previous marked team. Catholic or not. That includes Davis is on the staff of The In addition to Mass, he offers eight Super Bowl appearances “My experience of the Patriots quarterback Nick Foles crediting Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the pastoral guidance and sacramen- in the past 21 years, and he has been extremely positive,” he God in a post-game interview of the Archdiocese of St. Paul tal preparation for players and won’t attend this year’s game in said. after the Eagles’ Jan. 21 win over and Minneapolis. February 4, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Annual Bishop’s Appeal campaign surpasses halfway mark FORT WAYNE — The 31st Annual those who haven’t participated Bishop’s Appeal campaign has col- to reconsider and make a gift. All ABA through the years lected more than 70 percent of the gifts of all sizes continue to be pledged amounts from the faithful important and appreciated,” said across the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Secretary of Stewardship and South Bend, and already some Development Jeff Boetticher. 29th ABA 30th ABA 31st ABA remarkable instances of generosity The diocese has received have been noted. $6,801,821 in pledges, which Seventy-one of 83 parishes is 99 percent of last year’s final have achieved or exceeded their total of $6,869,097. As of Jan. Number of donors 19,025 18,807 18,352 parish goal. It is hoped that in 15, 70 percent of all pledged the next few months, the remain- gifts had been collected. These ing 12 parishes will also exceed figures indicate that, in the com- their goals. Parishioners can look ing months, at minimum over for information in their parish $1.6 million will be returned to Total amount pledged $6,417,438 $6,537,592 $6,801,821 bulletins about how their parish the parishes that have exceeded is doing relative to its Annual their goal. Bishop’s Appeal goal. “Every year I am amazed by Four parishes receiving the generosity of our people,” Average gift per donor $337.32 $347.61 $370.63 special recognition from the reflected Bishop Kevin C. Secretariat for Stewardship and Rhoades. “I thank all who sup- Development for their remark- port the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. able generosity are St. Gaspar del The outstanding results this year Parishes that have Bufalo, Rome City; St. John the are a true manifestation of this met/exceeded goal 70 76 71 Baptist, South Bend; St. Louis, year’s theme that we are truly Besancon, New Haven; and St. ‘One Body in Christ.’ Through Patrick, Ligonier. All four have the Appeal, we, as members of received pledges and gifts that Christ’s Body, together support All figures are as of Jan. 15 of each respective year. total more than 200 percent of the mission and ministries of our their parish goal. diocese. I pray that the Lord will “This is all extremely positive bless all who make financial sac- news. We need folks to continue rifices for the building up of His to fulfill their pledges; and for kingdom.” The Master of Autism Studies & MS in Speech Language Pathology Programs Bishop Dwenger students compete in at Saint Mary’s College, science Olympiad in partnership with LOGAN Autism Services,

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BY JENNIFER MILLER wife of someone who started his own company, I most enjoyed hearing Dr. Ritchie speak on t the conclusion of how marriage is comparable to a the Week of Prayer for startup company, as it helped me AChristian Unity, on to garner a bit of perspective into Saturday, Jan. 27, a “Symposium where my business-oriented hus- to Strengthen Marriage and band is coming from. We look the Family: Building a Christ forward to the next symposium.” Centered Home” was sponsored Spouses and families were by the Diocese of Fort Wayne- encouraged to “more than any- South Bend and the South Bend thing, re-commit on a daily Stake of the Church of Jesus basis to fostering and nurturing Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Christ’s self-giving love in mar- topic is a common bond between riage,” Sikorski said. “It is hard the two churches, especially in to continue to improve one’s a culture that actively and pas- marriage if one is not actively sively denigrates the complemen- doing something about it. It’s still tarity between men and women, early enough in the year to make a commitment to life-long some “New Year’s resolutions” — marriage and the joy of family maybe think of one or two that life. Held in South Bend at St. you can make specifically for your Therese Little Flower Parish, the spouse or children. Also, look for symposium had relics of patron ways to become more involved in saints of St. Louie and Zelie your parish or church community Martin, canonized parents of St. — ways in which you can give of Therese of the Child Jesus, in the yourself to those who are less for- church right next door. tunate. Parishes offer date nights “Though we differ greatly for married couples, small faith- theologically, Catholics and sharing groups, and Bible studies. Mormons do support many Jennifer Miller If your parish isn’t offering some- common values and beliefs: the A young Catholic couple with four children discuss with Dr. Mark and Naomi Hoipkeimer ways to serve in their parish thing, perhaps you can consider importance of marriage as a and local community. The ideas shared included both “going outward” from one’s home, and “going inward” — cre- starting it? It’s important to carve social institution, the centrality ating hospitality when serving others with children. out time and space to always of family life and the important place one’s marriage first. role of parents in teaching their ing the family in a time of polite person’s life or in the life of a encounter Christ and to work For those on social media, faith, and service to society,” persecution from the Catholic married couple makes it more for the common good. We hope Lisa Everett, deputy secretary for John Sikorski, director of Adult perspective, and professor Bryan difficult to make the sacrifices that by learning from the ses- the Secretariat of Evangelization Faith Formation and program co- Ritchie discussed how marriage that married love entails.” sions at the symposium all our and Discipleship, also recom- coordinator, explained. is and isn’t like a start-up busi- He offered antidotes to this participants came away with a mended following www.face- This is the second symposium ness, from the Mormon perspec- practical atheism: “Believing that renewed strength, zeal, and prac- book.com/familyprolife. “We on the topic; the first, held in tive. God’s (own) love is stable and tical skills needed to help them regularly post articles related 2016 in Fort Wayne, featured Local licensed clinical psy- forever, one understands that the to build their marriages on the to various aspects of marriage national speakers on the topic. chologist Dr. Jeffrey Feathergill covenant of marriage, with God’s solid rock of Christ, who gives and parenting that we think This year, excellent local speak- shared research about healthy help, is meant to be stable and them grace to live this beautiful would be helpful to couples in ers were invited. They focused marriages from the work of John forever. vocation.” the throes of family life. Some on a variety of topics, including and Julie Gottman. He empha- “We pray in the Our Father, Lauren and Tim Bonadies of posts are from the perspective overcoming common conflicts in sized the No. 1 trait of healthy the Lord’s Prayer: ‘Give us this St. Joseph Parish, South Bend, of our faith, others report the marriage, deepening communica- marriages, which is a deep and day our daily bread.’ This is an took strength from unexpected results of good social science, tion and intimacy, teaching the abiding friendship between important petition for married moments of the conference. “My and some posts are more inspi- responsible use of social media, the spouses. He explained that couples, because living marriage husband, Tim, and I weren’t rational while others are more educating teens about sexuality, challenges and conflicts are not is an everyday task. It is impor- sure what to expect from the practical. Our hope is that our theology of the family and the necessarily a problem in a rela- tant to say “yes” or “I do” every symposium, but we knew we Facebook page can be a place family in service to society. tionship, but rather how they are day, not just on the wedding wanted to focus on the marriage where couples can be ‘fed’ on a The event began with prayer handled and argued. day.” aspect and we sincerely appreci- regular basis as they strive to followed by a keynote address by Local Catholic and Mormon He also spoke of the impor- ated all of the insights shared on build Christ-centered homes,” LDS South Bend Stake President couples, both with many chil- tance of forgiveness in the mar- Saturday,” said Lauren. “As the she shared. Rick Jones. He thanked Bishop dren, also shared their life riage relationship, noting that Kevin C. Rhoades for his collabo- experiences on a panel. Areas God forgives His people — as ration in this event, explaining of common family life, such as several of the other speakers its importance, “because of the regular family dinner together, emphasized as well. The words stated commitments to the fam- were found to be instrumental of Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, ily that rise above political or in raising of faith-filled adult “The family that prays together theological differences.” Jones children. Public policy fellow stays together,” were also cited then spoke about some of the Dr. Mary O’Callaghan, from the in numerous talks as a key to historical perspective that led to Notre Dame Center for Ethics and the rich fabric of living a Christ- the symposium, noting that the Culture, presented a theologically centered family life. 1950s were also “trying times rich testimony on laying down Sikorski offered: “In a confer- for the cohesion of the family — one’s life and embracing the ence on the role and mission with forced control for uniformity cross as parents build a Christ- of the family held in Rome, and conformity. The role of the centered home Pope Francis said, “The family family does not change (in histo- Bishop Rhoades offered a grounded in marriage is the first ry) just because the circumstanc- reflective talk on building mar- school where we learn to appre- es surrounding it have.” He also riage and family life on the solid ciate our own and others’ gifts, emphasized the need for support rock of Christ. He explained a and where we begin to acquire for families in “maintaining the “damaging cultural change — the arts of cooperative living. For beauty of love at home.” the diminishment of faith, the most of us, the family provides Breakout sessions were growth of atheism — a practical the principal place where we can “ offered on three different tracks: atheism in which people who aspire to greatness as we strive If you want equal justice marriage and spousal relation- even profess faith in God, live as to realize our full capacity for for all and true freedom and ships, parenting in a Christian if God does not exist. virtue and charity. home, and a social track about “This secularism is perhaps “Pope St. John Paul II called lasting peace, then America, living the faith in a secular cul- the most damaging influence the family a “school of life “ ture. University of Notre Dame on the well-being of marriage and love,” where holy married professor Dr. Daniel Philpott and family in our culture,” he couples can form future saints defend life. offered a reflection about defend- said. “The absence of God in a by helping their children to Pope John Paul II February 4, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Servus Omnium to welcome Catholic University provost

BY BARB SIEMINSKI Asked what person in his core curriculum is a real strength tend to be more ethical. And yet personal or business life was here, stretching our students’ we seem to make it more dif- most influential in leading him minds to deal with the most ficult for people to be religious in f Andrew Abela, Ph.D., could to a future in religion and ethics, challenging problems in life, the workplace.” go back and tell his 20-year- Abela names two people imme- which really helps them develop Does the Church offer enough Iold self just one thing, what diately. their critical thinking skills,” relevant guidance through par- would it be? “Professor David Schindler said Abela. ish priests and bishops, and are “I would tell myself to seek at the John Paul II Institute for “More importantly, our entire priests being taught about busi- first the kingdom of God,” said Marriage and Family introduced core curriculum help them devel- ness needs as related to society Abela. “It took me a while to me to the social encyclicals of St. op a robust world view, from prior to leaving the seminary — realize that and would have been John Paul II,” he said, “and two within which they can address or are basic Church teachings are better if I had started earlier.” years later, Professor Joe D’Cruz the challenges they will face, adequate? It is rear-view mirror wisdom at the University of Toronto’s both business and personal. “There’s always more that such as this that his varied audi- Rotman School of Management, Teaching critical thinking with- can be done here,” concluded ences find refreshing. at a providential lunch meeting out such grounding turns stu- Abela. “We’ve recently launched Abela, provost of The Catholic in my married life convinced dents into perpetual critics, who a master of science in ecclesi- University of America, will be me that leaving my highly paid can see the flaws in everything astical administration, which the keynote speaker at the 2018 management consulting job to go but can never build anything.” is focused on teaching practical Servus Omnium lecture offered ANDREW ABELA and do a Ph.D. in business ethics Abela said he hasn’t noticed business skills but also covers by the University of Saint Francis would not be a crazy idea.” a decline in business ethics dur- the larger principles of the social on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the USF tor of the Marketing Leadership In today’s bustling world of ing the past 10-20 years, nor a doctrine.” Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Council of the Corporate commerce, are more business decline, per se, in ethical trans- Tickets to the breakfast and Center, 431 W. Berry Street, Fort Executive Board. His research on leaders looking for religious or gressions. presentation are $10 in advance, Wayne. marketing ethics, Catholic social moral guidance? “Ethics in business is certain- $15 at the door. Tables can be Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will doctrine and internal commu- “Religious business lead- ly not any worse than ethics in purchased in advance for $80, begin the event with an opening nications has been published in ers certainly seem to be,” said any other human endeavor right and corporate sponsorships are blessing at 7 a.m., followed by a varied academic journals. He co- Abela. “Over the last decade, I’ve now. Indeed, the most recent available. For more informa- Mardi Gras breakfast that will be authored with Dr. Joseph Capizzi, noticed more people realizing polls I’ve seen show declines, tion about the Servus Omnium served prior to Abela’s presenta- “A Catechism for Business,” now that separating their faith from although the actual levels are lecture visit sf.edu/servus- tion, titled “Faith and Business.” in its second edition. their work is a very bad idea.” still too high. To further improve omnium or contact Dr. Lance Before beginning his academic Abela also won the 2009 How well does he think the things, we need to be more Richey, dean of the USF School career, Abela worked for several Novak Award, presented by the teaching of critical thinking is explicit about the importance of of Liberal Arts and Sciences, at years as a brand manager at Acton Institute for “significant in the undergrad courses in his religious belief for driving ethical 260-399-8112 or [email protected]. Proctor & Gamble, a manage- contributions to the study of the university? behavior. Both common sense ment consultant with McKinsey relationship between religion and “Very well. The key role of and social science point to the & Company and managing direc- economic liberty.” philosophy and theology in our same thing: Religious people Allen County March for Life

Photos by John Martin Above, Kelsey Vander Vliet, an Indianapolis birth mother of a child given up for adoption, was the keynote speaker at a rally Saturday, Jan. 27, in Fort Wayne that preceded the 44th annual Allen County March for Life. She spoke at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center. Marchers also had the opportunity to hear from members of the Silent No More awareness campaign, aimed at supporting or men and women with an abortion in their past, following the march. At right, a young marcher processes down the afternoon’s route, holding a plea for passing motorists. 12 COMMENTARY February 4, 2018 Catholic Relief spans 75 years The Emerald City and ulek Plowy is 78 years old. the United States knew that this Of Polish descent, born in war would produce refugees and fidelity to Christ JSiberia, he had a successful launched fundraising appeals to GUEST career in business in the United help the displaced. The Catholic ere we are, in an awk- States. But his earliest memory Church participated. In early ward time of the year. is of eating onions in Mexico. 1943, the Church used that COMMENTARY THE HChristmas is over, and That was 75 years ago. How this money to form what was then now it just seems as though Polish boy found himself thou- called War Relief Services. The we need to sit tight and wait STRANGE AND sands of miles from home biting plight of those Poles in Persia BISHOP GREGORY MANSOUR for Lent to start so that we can JOYFUL LIFE into a tear-inducing vegetable is came to its attention. begin to turn our eyes toward quite a story. It is, among other War Relief Services established inspiration Paul’s report in 2 Easter, the pinnacle of the things, the story of the beginning aid stations in various Persian Corinthians of taking up a collec- Church’s year and the life of MARK HELLINGER of Catholic Relief Services. cities housing the refugees. The tion among the new Christians Christians. Yet, in between these United States refused to admit in Macedonia to benefit the two immensely joyful events in spring, as some are told; rather, Needed relief them — or hardly any other war community in Jerusalem, just 20 the life of Christ, the Church has it is a constant reminder of the refugees — but Mexico, with $3 years after the crucifixion. inserted this small segment of call to fidelity to Christ, who The year was 1943, and the million in U.S. aid, agreed. The As Egan writes, in the early weeks of ordinary time. While is our only hope. This is why world was wracked by warfare earliest employees of CRS helped Christian era the idea of help- not always referred to as ordi- it is important to see ordinary — in Europe, Asia and Africa, on the Poles on their long journey to ing people you didn’t know and nary time in the history of the time’s place in the midst of the Atlantic, Pacific and almost a Persian port, across the Indian weren’t related to was new: “It Church, the pulling out of the the Liturgical Year and how in every other ocean. Poland was a and Pacific oceans, finally to San was based on something unheard green vestments has been what between the great high celebra- pawn in the brutal game played Diego, California. of in human history, universal makes up a great portion of the tions of Christmas and Easter, by Germany and the Soviet There they boarded trains for brotherhood. This concept, dis- year for Catholics for a very long the Church is subtly calling us Union. When Hitler and Stalin the journey to Mexico, via El Paso, solving all ties of blood, tribe, race time. This reality points us to to realize that faith must be signed a nonaggression pact in Texas. The windows were covered or citizenship, came direct from something that is universal to all lived through the highs and 1939, thousands of Poles in the with paper as the U.S. government Jesus, the universal brother.” our vocations: the call to fidelity. lows, tribulations and joys, and sector then controlled by Russia did not want anyone to know Egan notes that Paul quoted To illustrate what I am referring victories and defeats of life. It were sent to Siberia. The Plowy the contents of this particular Genesis to explain this appeal: to, I direct your attention to the is not a mere color to represent family was among them. cargo. For some of the refugees, “He that had much had noth- classic book and movie, “The a sentiment, but a call from Julek’s mother was pregnant that brought a bit of PTSD, as it ing over and he that had little Wizard of Oz.” Christ and His Church that is in with him when she left Poland, reminded them of the cattle cars had not want,” reminding the In the story, Dorothy is the Catholic’s face repeatedly giving birth in Russia. The course that had taken them to Siberia. Macedonians that just as God trying her best to get to the throughout the year as the priest of history soon shifted. Hitler The Poles were welcomed in had fed the Israelites wandering Emerald City of Oz. One might walks up the aisle. invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. Mexico, where they founded a com- in the desert, so they could feed be tempted to think that the city This call to fidelity is particu- Young men, including Julek’s older munity called Santa Rosa. There, their far-away brethren. of Oz is green due to greed or its larly manifest in a vocation or brother, joined the war against 3-year-old Julek Plowy got sick. A This was the foundation of immense wealth, but the reality state in life. Christ calls us to be Germany. The other Poles in doctor said he should eat onions. the cornerstone laid 75 years is that the Emerald City is green faithful, not successful. In the Siberia were told they could leave. He did, and his memory began. ago by the men and women who because it embodies Dorothy’s Great Commissioning, Jesus tells It took years, but along with thou- conceived of War Relief Services. hope of getting home. Green, the Apostles to go and baptize sands of others, the Plowy family Universal reach Their journeys took them to Iran, while also representing greed, all. He did not put a constraint made their way out of the Soviet to Mexico. It took them to New has also been held to represent on the success of their mission Union, by train and tram, boat It was not an easy journey York where they had offices in hope and fidelity. In order for (go and baptize 3,000 every day and boot, eventually crossing into for these refugees, but represen- the Empire State Building thanks Dorothy to reach it, she must …), rather, He called them to what was then Persia. In Tehran, tatives of War Relief Services to the beneficence of its builder, maintain fidelity to that goal fidelity to their mission to preach they joined thousands of other were there to help them at every John Raskob, a faithful and throughout tribulation. the Gospel and baptize all that Poles in a refugee camp. step of the way. One of them charitable Catholic. Many were at The same is true for the they could, and the Apostles When World War II broke out, was Eileen Egan, who in her Christian. The green of ordinary World War I and its legacy were book “Catholic Relief Services: time is not meant to represent still a fresh memory. Many in The Beginning Years” cites as MANSOUR, page 13 the newness of creation or of HELLINGER, page 13 Find hope by trusting in the Lord weekend’s reading, Job vents his curing of Peter’s mother-in-law. to a distant place to pray. Simon Job brings to mind who and impatience. He asks if life on The story’s point is clear. and the others pursue Jesus, what we are, limited human THE earth is not, in reality, drudgery. Merely by touching her hand, longing to be near the Lord, beings, whose limitations Each human being, Job writes, Jesus cured the woman. She needing the Lord. at times may test our best SUNDAY is a slave. Personally, Job says was so fully cured, in fact, that When at last they find Jesus, intentions. Amid this reality, he has been assigned “months she immediately rose from her the Lord reminds them that the the Lord is our strength and our GOSPEL of misery.” “I shall not see sickbed and began to wait on messianic role is to reach all model. The Apostles knew that happiness again,” he writes Jesus and the disciples. She was people. there is no other model and none MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION drearily. healthy again, but she used her with greater strength and power St. Paul’s First Letter to the health to care for others. than the Lord. Corinthians provides the second Lest it appear that this Reflection Fifth Sunday in reading. woman simply resumed routine The Church continues to The same source has given domestic chores, it should be introduce us to Jesus, the Lord, Ordinary Time earlier weekend liturgies this noted that the verb used by Mark the Son of God, with all the Mark 1:29-39 winter their second readings. in this reference is the same verb power thus implied. This Liturgy In this passage from First used to describe the ministry of of the Word further puts before READINGS he Book of Job is the Corinthians, Paul insists that he the angels while Jesus was in the us the images of Job, the apostle source of this weekend’s was free to accept the call to be desert, an event soon to be told. Paul, Peter’s mother-in-law, and Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Ps 147:1-6 1 Cor Tfirst reading. This book an apostle, or to spurn the call. For Christians, serving others, the apostles accompanying Jesus. 9:16-19, 22-23 Mk 1:29-39 furnishes few details about the He chose to accept the call. even in their physical needs, is Paul very obviously gave his Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13 Ps 132:6-10 identity of Job. It nonetheless is So, he proclaims the Good holy and a product of union with life to the vocation to which Mk 6:53-56 one of the great literary works News. He explains the identity Christ. Jesus called him, that of being Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 Ps in the Old Testament, and one and mission of Jesus. It is an act (This miracle long has an apostle, of being the bearer to 84:3-5, 10-11 Mk 7:1-13 of the best remembered — if not of service and of love, given for fascinated Christians. Indeed, in people of the Lord’s message and Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Ps 37:5-6, always exactly remembered. people who otherwise would not the ruins of Capernaum is a site mercy. It was the mission of all 30-31, 39-40 Mk 7:14-23 Misreading Job has led to know Jesus. Paul sees nothing that pious pilgrims identified the Apostles, as Jesus told them. Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Ps 106:3-4, a phrase that has gone into as more important than bringing many centuries ago as the place It is the mission of all Christians. 35-37, 40 Mk 7:24-30 English common speech, the people to the knowledge of Christ where the house of Peter’s Peter’s mother-in-law, cured “patience of Job.” Clearly, Job and to loving Christ. mother-in-law stood.) by Jesus, did not simply return to Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12-19 Ps was not always so patient with For its final reading, the The story continues. Jesus life as usual, but, as Mark’s use 81:10-15 Mk 7:31-37 God. Church offers us St. Mark’s heals the sick and drives demons of a particular verb shows, she Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34 For instance, in this Gospel the story of the Lord’s away. Then, alone, Jesus went served others, as Jesus served. Ps 106:6-7, 19-22 Mk 8:1-10 February 4, 2018 COMMENTARY 13 Hypocrisy in Hollywood SCRIPTURE SEARCH® ollywood and the media nominations and standing ova- are being very vocal, at tions to a film, “Call Me by Your Gospel for February 4, 2018 Hleast since the Harvey Name,” depicting the story of a GUEST Mark 1:29-39 Weinstein scandal broke, in their 25-year-old man having a sexual support of campaigns such as relationship with a 17-year-old Following is a word search based on the Gospel “Time’s Up” and #MeToo, which boy. Are they forgetting all their COMMENTARY attempt to draw attention to the own horror stories, some involv- reading for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle sexual harassment problems ing teen actors and actresses? B: Jesus’ healing ministry begins. The words can be that have been going on in their Given the current climate TERESA TOMEO found in all directions in the puzzle. industries for decades. The lat- and alleged sensitivity to these est example was at the recent issues, why was this film toward women, and less likely to SYNAGOGUE HOUSE SIMON Golden Globe Awards. allowed to be nominated in the value monogamy and marriage.” ANDREW A FEVER HAND A majority of those attend- first place, let alone cheered the I’m not exactly holding my HELPED HER UP LEFT HER EVENING ing the Golden Globes dressed same night Tinsel Town was breath in anticipation for the SUNSET WHOLE TOWN THE DOOR in black and donned “Time’s issuing its anti-harassment clouds to part and for Hollywood VARIOUS DISEASES DROVE OUT Up” pins to show their unity. A battle cries? And how hypocriti- and the media elites to suddenly DEMONS SPEAK EARLY number of the award winners cal is it to rail against an unjust wake up, smell their fancy cap- PRAYED LOOKING LET US GO even dedicated their acceptance system of victimization while puccinos and give the Church speeches to the issue, declaring promoting the new “Fifty Shades credit for its prophetic warnings that time is indeed up when it Freed” film? What were network and rock-solid teachings as to AT THE DOOR comes to abusers and keeping executives thinking when they what happens when we fail silent about that abuse. ran an ad for the film in a com- to recognize the dignity of the EUGOGANYSKLH Now all of America is sup- mercial break toward the end of human person. If they are truly posed to be very convinced that the show, and then brought out committed and not just putting VWHO L E T OWN E O Hollywood really cares — that the film’s co-star as one of the on another performance, they at EDEYARPMMLTU they want and final present- least might be willing to take a are demand- ers? Can any- look at some of the overwhelm- N I DRDECHP I US ing change. one say “mixed ing evidence. I SREDKAEPSSE While there So how about a “time’s up” messages”? Unfortunately, if they fail to are certainly So how do so, it will simply be another NEOHANDRWKGL some involved about a “time’s reminder that all that glitters, GAVANHATL JOE in these efforts on the continued failure up” on the including all that was expressed who are sincere continued fail- at the recent awards show, is ESENEJHFMYHF in their concern, ure to connect certainly far from gold. It just LEORSNOMEDYT important ques- to connect the dots? the dots? How might be darker than the deep- tions need to be about a “time’s est black gown worn that night LSUO I RAVUVHH addressed. up” on talking to bring attention to a problem AP T LOOK I NGEE For start- or acting out of that’s grown to near epidemic ers, are those who now claim to both sides of their mouths? On proportions. SUNSETHEDOOR be so dedicated to eradicating the one hand saying that women © 2018 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com these issues sincere enough and and men deserve better (and they Column provided courtesy of concerned enough to refuse roles certainly do), and on the other Our Sunday Visitor. that only add to the degradation, hand refusing to acknowledge objectification and harassment the growing piles of evidence February 4 45 St. Mark's symbol problems? Call me cynical, but of how pornography devalues he and 11, 2018 46 Potects environment it’s very hard to take Hollywood women, as Archbishop Samuel J. Teresa Tomeo is the host of 47 Margarine seriously when, during the same Aquila of Denver pointed out in a “Catholic Connection,” pro- 48 Graven image 49 Not Old Testament show where the stars where recent column, citing researchers duced by Ave Maria Radio and rossWord C 50 Revolutionary pledging their allegiance to of a recent study: “They discov- heard daily on EWTN Global T1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 descendants change, they also were giving ered that over time, many male Catholic Radio and SiriusXM 11 12 13 51 Withstand recognition by way of numerous porn users became more callous Channel 130. 52 Making the Temple 14 15 16 a __ of thieves MANSOUR, from page 12 HELLINGER, from page 12 Prayer on time, I grow in fidelity. 17 18 19 When the married person wakes 20 21 DOWN work on July 28, 1945, when a were faithful to that mission to up in the middle of the night to 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 Livid B-25 bomber became disoriented the point of death. care for the crying baby, letting 2 Type of butter in foggy conditions and crashed For me as a seminarian, I find the other spouse sleep, he grows 29 30 31 3 "Mister" (German) this call to fidelity permeates in the building, killing 11 War in fidelity. When the priest or 32 33 34 4 Recompense Relief Services workers. my life, and I see it permeate 5 Decorate religious is emotionally spent at 35 36 37 I think of those people, work- the lives of the many religious, the end of the day but realizes he 6 Hair process 38 39 40 41 42 43 ing on a Saturday, exemplifying priests and married people I still has to pray half his Office, 7 Trinitrotoluene 8 Jesus cured what Paul espoused — helping know. The call of the Christian and does, that is growth in fidel- 44 45 46 people they would never know, is not to be successful — for if it 9 Thought ity. Ultimately, growth in fidelity 47 48 49 10 Mountaintop never meet, because of the exam- was, where would all of us be? begets growth in relationship The call is to be faithful. I see 50 51 52 13 Drains energy ple and teachings of Jesus. They with Christ, our only hope. 18 Two music players had become the hands of God, this best in the community of the So, from now on, I hope you © 2018 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 19 Gel welcoming the stranger, bringing seminary, which is made up of see the particular beauty of 21 Kitten's cry comfort to the afflicted. all different types of people. the seemingly over-worn green Sunday readings: 1Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 22 Epoch I see such dedication every In community one learns inti- vestments at Mass, and what and Lev 13:1-2, 44-48; 1Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45 23 This time time I visit a CRS project in one of mately the failings and flaws of Christ is calling you to in them. 24 Stringed instrument ACROSS 22 Completed the 100 countries where we work, brothers, because one must live Our goal as Christians is not an 25 Mother-in-law was here or our headquarters in Baltimore. with their effects every day. (For 1 Lent's start: __ Wed. 25 Cast lots 27 Before (prefix) Emerald City, in order to escape 4 Attentive 26 Judas was one 28 Aye CRS has 5,000 employees and example, every time I walk into a bad dream; rather, our green the kitchen I am confronted with 8 Immerse 29 Defeat 30 Genetic code many more partners. Through city is the one right in front of 30 Manna appeared the reality that someone failed to 11 Her 31 Spot of leprosy them, for 75 years now, CRS has you at Mass — the God made 12 Adam's garden like clean their pan.) If the Lord was 33 Recede fulfilled the promise of God to Man, Jesus Christ and the heav- 13 Soldier pierced 31 Ecological communities 34 Primarily bring food to the hungry. calling us to be successful semi- enly Jerusalem. Jesus' 32 Hole punching tool 36 Convex shape And onions to a sick little boy. narians, surely all of us would 14 Possessive pronoun 33 Finale 37 Testimony fail in some regard. But faithful- 15 Malt infusion 34 Hebrews' law-giver 38 Chunk of dirt Column provided courtesy of ness, while not easy, is achiev- 16 At sea 35 Island 39 Nonsense song words Our Sunday Visitor. able and is what ultimately mat- 17 Either end of a yard 37 Average work 40 Remain ters. When I accidentally stay up of a square sail performance 41 Fight off 19 Wouldn't let demons 38 Scale 42 Fencing sword Bishop Gregory Mansour of the Eparchy much too late because I forgot Mark Hellinger is currently discern- some homework, and have to 20 Cremains holder 40 Received information 43 When Jesus rose of St. Maron of Brooklyn, New ing the priesthood at Simon Brute 21 Tableland 44 "___ of God" 45 Topper York, is chairman of the board of carefully rip myself out of my College seminary and Marian Catholic Relief Services. bed to be at Mass and Morning University in Indianapolis. 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BY MITCH FINLEY or she thinks that translations can shed light on a Regardless, however, “Saved” passage means given passage or word as trans- is a fine Bible study resource and with no input lated from the original Greek or one that deserves a high recom- n the 50-plus years since from a resource Hebrew. But for study purposes, mendation. the publication of the with some schol- limiting one’s attention to one Finley is the author of more ISecond Vatican Council’s arly and/or ecclesial translation or, indeed, one edi- than 30 books on Catholic Dogmatic Constitution on Divine authority. Father tion — such as the admirable themes, including “What Faith Revelation (“Dei Verbum,” Nov. Pacwa’s book pro- Catholic Study Bible edition of is Not” (Sheed & Ward) and 18, 1965), Scripture has become vides this kind of the official American Catholic an updated edition of “The a more prominent part of input because he New American Bible, Revised Rosary Handbook: A Guide for Catholic life, and more Catholics has academic cre- Edition, is likely to short-circuit Newcomers, Old-Timers, and pray with Scripture and par- dentials to support unnecessary debates about Those In Between” (Word Among ticipate in parish Bible study his commentaries. which translation is “best.” Us Press). programs. But it’s probably fair Additionally, he to say that there is still plenty writes with a lively of room for improvement in this style. Each session regard. includes quotations A book such as this one is and other insights welcome, especially because it is from various designed for both individual and Catholic sources. Director of Pastoral / Spiritual Care group use. You don’t need to At the same time, The Sisters of the Holy Cross, Inc. a Roman Catholic congregation join a Bible study class to ben- Father Pacwa gives of women religious is seeking to fill a full-time Director of Pastoral / efit from this book; you can go participants using Spiritual Care position. through it on your own. the book numer- This volume, on salvation, ous opportunities Responsibilities include responding to Sister's requests for is the latest in Jesuit Father to share their own spiritual care, participating in resident care conferences, planning Mitch Pacwa’s theme-based reflections and and implementation of reflections related to liturgical seasons and Bible study guide for Catholics. “Saved: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics” by Father insights. the annual retreat for sisters and associate, oversee committees to Earlier volumes focused on St. If there is one Paul, faith, the Eucharist, Mary, Mitch Pacwa, SJ. Our Sunday Visitor (Huntington, promote and evaluate all pastoral / spiritual care programs. Indiana, 2017). 176 pp., $9.95. characteristic of This position will have budget oversight responsibility for the mercy and the Holy Spirit. This this book this approach has the great advan- Pastoral Care Department. Salvation” and “The Necessity reviewer finds tage of helping Catholics to perplexing it’s Father Pacwa’s This position requires a woman of deep faith with an see the intimate connections of a Christian Spiritual Life for Salvation.” choice to use three different understanding of Catholicism and knowledge of religious life. between Scripture and various translations of the Bible: the aspects of Catholic life and faith. If some approaches to Bible Three to five years of pastoral care experience and chaplain study, particularly in groups, Catholic edition of the Revised certification are required. Master’s degree is preferred. Father Pacwa organizes his Standard Version, the Revised material into six “sessions” that have a weakness, it’s the ten- dency to have everyone read Standard Version — Second For immediate consideration send resume to: examine the theme of salvation Catholic Edition, and the New Sisters of the Holy Cross, Inc., Attn: Human Resources Director from six complementary scrip- a scriptural passage and then simply invite each participant to American Bible, Revised Edition. 100 Lourdes Hall-Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 tural perspectives, e.g. “The Role Yes, looking at various Bible of Baptism and the Eucharist in share with the group what he Or email to: [email protected]

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This is a chance to see them in a more close manner and get an idea what they’re all about,” the Cathedral Museum’s director, Father Philip Widmann, said. The exhibit was unveiled in the summer, and this is the first The monstrance from St. Patrick time they have all been seen Parish, Fort Wayne, dates to the together. Father Widmann orga- early 1900s and has a sunburst nizes a special exhibit for the design. museum every year. An ornate monstrance on loan The oldest monstrance in the from Fort Wayne’s Cathedral of the including amethysts, opals and collection dates back to 1883 Immaculate Conception dates to the and is on loan from St. Mary, diamonds. late 1800s. Mother of God Parish, where Cathedral Museum is located Father Widmann also serves as in the Archbishop Noll Catholic pastor. It contains statuettes of Center’s lower level. Admission and parking are free. The muse- Rubies and emeralds decorate a A Gothic-style monstrance on loan Jesus Christ, our Blessed Mother St. Mother monstrance on loan from St. Mary, from St. Peter Parish, Fort Wayne, and various saints, as well as six um is open Tuesdays through rubies and six emeralds. Theodore Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother of God Parish, Fort Wayne. It dates to 1897. The largest monstrance The Vessels of Veneration exhibit is the oldest monstrance in the col- stands about 4 feet tall and is Guerin Chapel will be on display through June. lection, dating back to 1883. also the newest in the exhibit, dating to the late 1940s. It Monstrance was designed specifically for MacDougal Memorial Chapel, now the St. Mother Theodore NOW HIRING Guerin Chapel, for perpetual adoration of the Blessed COMMUNICATIONS & Sacrament. Consequently, according to Father Widmann, Online Giving the monstrance was mounted MARKETING COORDINATOR on top of the altar and does not have much of a base. Due to St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Carmel, IN is seeking a full-time Communications & Marketing Our parish offers Online Giving to those its weight, it cannot be carried We are a caring and welcomingCoordinator to provide Catholic leadership for all communitycommunications for Seton experiencing to help promote our mission in a procession or lifted up in and outreach. This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive communications strategy parishioners who would like to make Benediction — a blessing using to cast the parish’s vision and priorities and effectively communicate the ministries, programs, and the exposed Eucharist contained God through the Spirit of warmth, belonging, and joy. activities of the parish. donations Online. Visit our website at in the monstrance. Eight amethysts decorate the Responsibilities include, but not limited to, planning, development and implementation for http://www.seas-carmel.org/giving/make-a-gift Gothic-style monstrance on loan Dear people of St. Elizabeth Seton, all of Seton’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, in print material, social media from Fort Wayne’s Cathedral forms, website content and press media. Creating and daily updating digital media on numerous for more information or to sign up. of the Immaculate Conception. Thank you for making our parishsocial such media a welcoming platforms and andnew vibrantmedia sites including,community! but not I limitedam so to:appreciative Facebook, Twitter, Designed in the late 1800s, there are many meticulous statuettes, for the many devoted ministry leadersInstagram, and the LinkedIN, numerous YouTube, parishioners etc. and weekly who newsletters.serve those Thisministries. position Wewould areproduce/oversee including a montage towards its blessed to have so many who are generousthe production with of their weekly prayer publications, and withvideos, their church‐wide time andemails, talentletters, . newsletters We are all (including top of God the Father, with an working to “go make disciples”. electronic/printed versions), brochures, flyers, postcards, banners, signage, annual reports, etc. A Steward’s Prayer angel on either side; and below, while maintaining a consistent theme and message. a dove representing the Holy treasure Spirit. Last year many of you were also generousMinimum with Qualifications your by prayerfully considering and increasing your Photos by Nate Proulx Another Gothic-style mon- financial commitment to the parish •through Must be aour practicing initial Go Roman Make Catholic Disciples in good standing Offertory with the ChurchProgram. who hasYour the ability to My parish is composed of people like me. The largest monstrance in the exhib- strance, designed in 1897, comes support respect, promote, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines, it, from MacDougalhas made Chapel, a nowdifference! the I help make it what it is. from St. Peter Parish. Decorated and laws of the Roman Catholic faith. with six rubies, it contains statu- • St.We Mother disbursed Theodore over Guerin $219,000 Chapel in in tithes to a variety of charities near and far. This is a $40,000 increase over ettes of St. Peter and the Sacred Fort Wayne, stands about 4 feet tall. • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, mass media, or related field It will be friendly, if I am. Heart of Jesus. On its base, the previous year. with 2‐4 yrs experience in Communications or Marketing. It will be holy, if I am. there are etchings of the Mater • ratherWe increasedthan a Gothic our design. support for over 80 programs and ministries. Dolorosa, St. Joseph and the • DatingWe were back ableto the to early cover 1900s, our $100,000 shortfall on our Fruitful Harvest 2014 campaign. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. Child Jesus, and other saints. there are statuettes of Jesus To apply email a cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements in confidence to: The monstrance on loan from • Christ,We responded our Blessed toMother the needand of our Haiti familyKevin and Sweeney helped Director fund of two Parish new Operations: generators St. forElizabeth St. Joseph Seton CatholicHospital. Church It will do great works, if I work. St. Patrick Parish has a sunburst, • St.We Patrick, continue and about to grow 25 gems, in many areas, including10655 assisting Haverstick in 103Road, Baptisms, Carmel, IN 2946033 Weddings, · kevin.sweeney@seas 42 Funerals;‐carmel.org. visiting 6,542 homebound parishioners; delivering 106 Thanksgiving baskets; and donating 12,500 pounds of food. It will be prayerful, if I pray. It will make generous gifts to many causes, While we achieved so much, God’s work is never done! It is with grateful hearts that we acknowledge what has been given to us and that we share these gifts! Our if I am a generous giver. regular Sunday offertory is our main source of parish funding. With your continued financial It will bring others into its worship, support, we shall continue to make a difference. Please review the information in our Go Make Disciples brochure and prayerfully consider your financial support for if I invite and bring them. the coming year. I ask that you please consider increasing your giving amount if you are It will be a parish of loyalty and love, of able, complete your annual offertory commitment card, and return your card at Mass on fearlessness and faith, of compassion, Commitment Sunday, April 29 & 30. charity and mercy if I, who make it what it is, Thank you for your continued sacrifice and support! God bless you! am filled with these same things. Sincerely Yours In Christ, Therefore, with the help of God, I now GO dedicate myself to the task of being all that I hope my parish to be. MAKE Very Rev. Theodore D. Rothrock, V.F. Amen DISCIPLES Pastor