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Tell Congress you support the BY JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES Conscience Protection Act Page 2 FATIMA, Portugal — Standing before the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Pope Francis canon- ized two shepherd children who saw Mary at Fatima, but more Priest assignments importantly, he said, they heeded the call to pray for sinners and Changes of parish announced trust in the Lord. “We declare and define Page 3 Blessed Francisco Marto and Blessed Jacinta Marto as saints,” the pope said May 13, as hun- dreds of thousands of pilgrims broke out in applause before he Here come finished speaking. the graduates! The relics of the young shep- herd children, encased in two Vals and Sals from area thin golden crosses, were placed in front of the famed statue of high schools highlighted Our Lady of Fatima, the “lady Pages 10-13 dressed in white” as the siblings and their cousin described her. The Marian apparitions began May 13, 1917, when 9-year-old Francisco and 7-year-old Jacinta, Celebrating the along with their 10-year-old cousin Lucia dos Santos, reported apparitions at Fatima seeing the Virgin Mary. The appa- ritions continued once a month Local Mass commemorates until Oct. 13, 1917, and later the 100th anniversary were declared worthy of belief by the Catholic Church. Page 20 After contracting influenza, CNS/Paul Haring Francisco died April 4, 1919, at Banners showing Sts. Jacinta and Francisco Marto, two of the three Fatima seers, hang from the facade of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima as Pope Francis visits the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal May 12. The pope canonized the two seers at a May 13 Mass that marked the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions. FATIMA, page 3 ‘Our faith overcomes the world’

BY JODI MARLIN AND just a hobby,” NES found Michael STEPHANIE A. PATKA Dopp said, “it is the mission of the baptized.” After underscoring top of the list of goals the urgency of evangelization in for the third annual New light of the world’s current tribu- AEvangelization Summit lations, Herbeck reminded those was that of reinforcing believ- in attendance that “God wants ers’ motivation to share the gift to elevate our faith: He will give that is the Catholic faith. That us what we need to speak during goal was checked off early on the crucial time” if we would but the weekend of May 12-13, when attempt to share the Lord’s great those seeking inspiration and love and mercy with others. tools for sharing that faith gath- Participants heard from Sister ered at two sites in the Diocese of Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, Fort Wayne-South Bend and doz- that the biggest obstacle to evan- ens of others throughout the U.S., gelization is “our own darkness” Canada and Guatemala to, — as — our own sadness and guilt. Molly Gettinger TV and radio host and author They also learned techniques to Peter Herbeck put it — “radically Attendees at the New Evangelization Summit get ready to listen to a variety of surrender to the Holy Spirit.” speakers at St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka. The two-day summit drew Not only is evangelization “not individuals from across the diocese who share a passion for evangelization. SUMMIT, page 8 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 21, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Sunday, May 21: 9 a.m. — Commencement Ceremony for University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium, University of Notre Dame Priest assignments Sunday, May 21: 5 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Adalbert Church, South Bend The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following Tuesday, May 23: 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Paul of assignments of priests, effective June 13, 2017: the Cross, Columbia City Reverend Royce Gregerson from Parochial Vicar, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne, to Pastor, St. Wednesday, May 24: 5:30 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen. Bishop Dwenger High School, Cathedral of the Immaculate Reverend Maicaal Lobo to Parochial Vicar, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Huntington. Conception, Fort Wayne Reverend William Meininger from Parochial Vicar, St. Pius X Parish, Granger, to Pastor, St. Mary of the Friday, May 26: 10 a.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Bishop Lake Parish, Culver. Luers High School, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Reverend Silvino Ndayambaje from Parochial Vicar, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Huntington, to Parochial Wayne Vicar, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. Reverend Tony Steinacker from Pastor, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen, to Pastor, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Huntington. Reminder: Ascension Day obligation transferred In most regions of the United States, including Indiana, FATIMA the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is trans- Continued from Page 1 ferred to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. As such, in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the Ascension will the age of 10, while Jacinta suc- be observed on Sunday, May 28. Thursday, May 25, is cumbed to her illness Feb. 20, therefore not a holy day of obligation in this diocese. 1920, at the age of 9. The children, beatified by St. John Paul II in 2000, are now the youngest non-martyrs to be declared saints by the Catholic Church. TAKE ACTION SUNDAY Before his arrival at the shrine, the pope met privately with Portuguese Prime Minster SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017 Antonio Costa and then made his way into the sanctuary that houses the tombs of Sts. Francisco and Jacinta and their cousin Lucia, who died in 2005 at the age of 97. The diocesan CNS/Paul Haring phase of her sainthood cause Pope Francis prays at the tomb of Fatima seer Francisco Marto before cel- concluded in February and now ebrating the canonization Mass for him and his sister, Jacinta Marto, at the is under study at the Vatican. Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, May 13. The Mass marked the 100th Pope Francis stood for several anniversary of the Fatima Marian apparitions, which began on May 13, 1917. minutes in front of the tombs with his eyes closed and head bowed. in the hope that rests on Jesus.” concluding the Mass, Pope In his homily at the canon- Pope Francis called on the Francis said that Christ under- ization Mass, the pope reflected pilgrims to follow the example stands the “meaning of sorrow on the brief lives of the young of heroic virtue lived by St. and pain” and, through the sibling saints, who are often Francisco and St. Jacinta, par- church, offers comfort to the remembered more for the appari- ticularly their insistent prayer afflicted just as it did for Sts. tions rather than for their holy for sinners and their adoration Francisco and Jacinta in their lives. of “the hidden Jesus” in the tab- final moments. But it is Mary’s message and ernacle. “That is the church’s minis- Contact your congressional representatives example, rather than an appari- This continual presence of try: the church asks the Lord to to urge passage of the Conscience tion, that is important, he told God taught to them by Mary, he comfort the afflicted like your- the crowd, which Portuguese said, “was the source of their selves, and he comforts you, Protection Act authorities estimated at about strength in overcoming opposi- even in ways you cannot see. He 500,000 people. tion and suffering.” comforts you in the depths of This is a critical bill in Congress that will “The Virgin Mother did not By following their example, your hearts and he comforts you come here so that we could see the pope said, Christians can with the gift of strength,” the help protect institutions and individuals her. We will have all eternity for become “a source of hope for pope said. who do not want to be forced to that, provided, of course, that we others” and counter “the indif- The “hidden Jesus” the participate in or pay for . go to heaven,” the pope said. ference that chills the heart” and young shepherds adored in the abortions Instead, he continued, Mary’s “worsens our myopia.” Eucharist is also present “in the messages to the young children “We do not want to be a wounds of our brothers and sis- Visit www.humanlifeaction.org to easily were a warning to all people stillborn hope! Life can survive ters” where Christians can adore, about leading “a way of life that only because of the generosity of seek and recognize Christ. send an email to your congressional is godless and indeed profanes other lives,” he said. Pope Francis encouraged the representative. God in his creatures.” It is with the light of hope, the sick present at Mass to “live “Such a life — frequently pope added, that the church can their lives as a gift” and to not proposed and imposed — risks radiate “the true face of Jesus” think of themselves simply leading to hell. Mary came to and reach out to those in need. “as the recipients of charitable SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017 remind us that God’s light dwells “Thus, may we rediscover the solidarity” but rather “a spiri- within us and protects us,” the young and beautiful face of the tual resource, an asset to every pope said. church, which shines forth when Christian community.” DIOCESE OF The hopeful message of “Do not be ashamed of she is missionary, welcoming, FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND Fatima, he said, is that men and free, faithful, poor in means and being a precious treasure of the women have a mother and like rich in love,” he said. church,” he said. FAMILY LIFE OFFICE children clinging to her, “we live Addressing the sick before 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 21, 2017

BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART ‘Be it Done’ women’s retreat BY DENISE FEDOROW Sing with the omen from around the Community Choir diocese gathered on the W100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions for a ‘Be WEEKLY REHEARSALS it Done’ retreat day at St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart. The speaker STARTING MAY 25 for the retreat was Rose Averill, Coleman-Morse Center, Room  who began the day by calling on Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 8:45 a.m. the intercession of the Blessed Mother and St. Rita, St. Monica, St. Gianna Molla and Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, whose SUNDAY MASS atheist husband converted after MAY 28  JULY 30 her death and became a priest Denise Fedorow Basilica of the Sacred Heart ministering to priests, including Women attending the “Be it Done” day-long retreat on May 13 at St. Vincent 10 a.m. Archbishop Fulton Sheen. de Paul, Elkhart, lifted their voices in song along with the musical group Averill shared that because of Filiae from St. Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne. All are welcome. no audition required. For more information, a difficult childhood and family contact Patrick Kronner at [email protected] or call (574) 631-7800. life she didn’t speak for years, miracles, including walking away dy and the meditation. even though she was able to do from an accident that totaled her “The rosary is a beautiful mel- so. After a couple of what she vehicle; and how witnessing the ody of the heart and has such called “mystical experiences.” aftermath and her physical heal- incredible power,” she said. she believes she was shown how ing affected her husband, friends, Averill said that although her God wanted her to use her voice. an emergency room doctor who husband was raised Catholic Get more at She shared her faith journey, said he “missed God,” and a and went to Sunday Mass, he which began at 12 years of age personal injury attorney — “all thought her attending daily Mass TodaysCatholic.org when she took it upon herself to ordinary people doing everyday and adoration was a waste of be confirmed after her parents things, witnessing something time. She prayed for 30 years for were uncooperative in assisting. extraordinary,” she said. him to fall passionately in love At age 15, while on an Antioch Averill shared with the women with Christ, and on a pilgrimage retreat, she was introduced to how living out her faith and pray- to Lourdes that conversion hap- eucharistic adoration, where God ing courageously has brought pened. He has been attending revealed to her that she truly several people to come to know daily Mass and is in discernment was in His real presence. God who didn’t before. She chal- for the diaconate. She told retreatants, “I am lenged those present to bring She said although her prayers here because God called you to people to Jesus in adoration — weren’t answered as quickly as be here. There are no coincidenc- Catholics and non-Catholics. she liked, she encouraged the es, just God incidences.” “Are you inviting everyone to attendees who are praying for Averill’s husband, Frank, meet Jesus, like Levi the tax col- children or other family members is an physician; she is cur- lector? Are you telling everyone who’ve left the church to keep rently CEO of St. Francis Medical your testimony, like the woman praying. Institute in Clearwater, Fla., at the well?” “When the prayer of our heart which has a chapel and where She admitted she didn’t is to follow him and do his will, every workday begins with initially like the rosary, until a He will always, always answer prayers and daily Mass readings. priest friend explained that the faithfully.” ...because we She shared some personal beauty of the rosary is the melo- SAINT ANNE GRACE POINTE C.A.R.E. presents Compassion Attentiveness Relationships Excellence Aging with Grace Our Services A FREE PUBLIC EVENT THURSDAY, MAY 25th • Moving Forward Rehabilitation 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Skilled Nursing Services 5610 Noll Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 • Long Term Care Community experts share tips on maintaining health, • Hospice wellness, and independence. Enjoy complimentary • Respite breakfast and door prizes at this fun and enlightening event! Guest Speakers from • Heart to Heart • Senior • HTS Relocation Specialists • Lifeline • Fort Wayne • D.O. McComb Police Dept. & Sons

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Jewish reli- of the fifth century and melted together the significance of the gious and political leaders con- down. menorah, although they also tinue to ask the popes to return The oldest object in the exhibit give a nod to the centuries-old the piece. is the “Magdala stone,” a carved COMING UP legend that the Vatican is hiding Arnold Nesselrath, director block from a synagogue in the Join us at the Cathedral of the Immaculate the golden menorah from the of the Department of Byzantine, Galilee excavated in 2009. The Temple of Jerusalem. 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Asked May announcement of the nomina- 13 about the authenticity of tion is waiting to be approved by the Marian apparitions, which the Office of Government Ethics. reportedly began in 1981, the White House Press Secretary Sean pope referred to the findings of a Spicer in a May 15 news brief- commission chaired by Cardinal ing wouldn’t confirm Gingrich’s Camillo Ruini, the retired papal nomination and said “nothing’s vicar of Rome. “The report has its official until it’s announced,” doubts, but personally, I am a lit- when asked about the matter. tle worse,” the pope told reporters “The answer is we have no per- traveling with him from Fatima, sonnel announcements,” Spicer Portugal. “I prefer Our Lady as said during the briefing. Callista mother, our mother, and not Our Gingrich, 51, a former congres- Lady as head of the post office sional aide, is the president of who sends a message at a stated Gingrich Productions, which pro- time. This isn’t Jesus’ mother,” he duces documentaries as well as said. “And these alleged appari- other materials related to her hus- tions don’t have much value. I band, Republican Newt Gingrich, say this as a personal opinion, who served from 1995 until 1999 but it is clear. Who thinks that as the 50th Speaker of the U.S. Our Lady says, ‘Come, because House of Representatives. In tomorrow at this time I will give 2010, the company released the a message to that seer?’ No!” film “Nine Days That Changed the Three of the six young people World” about Pope John Paul II’s who originally claimed to have nine-day pilgrimage to Poland in seen Mary in Medjugorje in June 1979 and how it played a part in 1981 say she continues to appear the fall of communism in Europe. to them each day; the other three CNS/Paul Haring Callista Gingrich graduated from say Mary appears to them once a A bust of Roman Emperor Titus is pictured next to a replica of the 1st-century Arch of Titus, Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, year now. in 1988, majoring in music, a showing Roman soldiers carrying the menorah, in an exhibition at the Vatican May 15. passion that has remained with her throughout life. She is a long- Archdiocese launches time member of the choir at the website about U.S. Basilica of the National Shrine crops and to build an irrigation show the child holding a gas can steps toward true peace and jus- of the Immaculate Conception in priest who will be system. Many Guatemalans in and hose and bearing the name tice beyond today’s conflicts and Washington. his community were kidnapped, “Santo Nino Huachicolero.” “This confrontations.” “May the new beatified disappeared or murdered as the image can never be accepted. president be a great leader who government accused them of Being a ‘huachicolero’ is practi- can make democracy take root Help end ‘absurd’ WASHINGTON (CNS) — The sympathizing with rebels dur- cally a crime. The church cannot in this country and bring peace Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has ing the decades-long conflict that be in favor of this, much less be and prosperity to the Korean conflicts with penance, opened a website detailing the plagued the Central American in favor that images are used people,” Archbishop Kim said in prayer, pope says life, as well as steps toward saint- nation from 1960s until the late in this way,” said Father Paulo his statement. Moon, a Catholic hood, of Father Stanley Rother, 1990s. Father Stanley, known Carvajal, archdiocesan spokes- and member of South Korea’s VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More an Oklahoma priest scheduled to as Father Francisco because his man. Thieves tapping pipelines Democratic Party, won the May penance and prayers are needed be beatified in the fall. “My office name was hard for the locals belonging to Pemex, the state oil 9 election with 41 percent of the to end the wars underway today has been receiving so many won- to pronounce, was 46 when a company, stole more than 600 vote among a slate of 13 candi- and so many “absurd” conflicts, derful prayers and interest from group of men entered the rectory million gallons of gasoline in dates. The son of North Korean Pope Francis said. Praying for all people across the country” about and fatally shot him. When Pope 2016, according to online news immigrants had remained in the those affected by war and thank- Father Rother, wrote Archbishop Francis recognized his martyr- organization Animal Politico. The front-runner position since for- ing those involved in humani- Paul S. Coakley, of Oklahoma dom in December 2016, Father number of illegal pipeline taps, mer President Park Geun-hye’s tarian aid efforts, the pope also City, in a May 11 Facebook post. Rother became the first Catholic meanwhile, numbering 6,159 in ouster in early March. “I hope marked Mother’s Day May 14 “As of today, we have a new martyr born in the United States. 2016, has increased by 791 per- that the new president will lead by asking everyone to thank and website dedicated solely to Father cent since 2010, the company this nation to be one where, in pray to their mothers on earth Rother. Please take time to visit reported. the spirit of the constitution, the or in heaven. After reciting the the site to learn more about his Mexican archdiocese vulnerable and disadvantaged in “Regina Coeli” prayer with an servant heart and to sign up to warns against the society can be treated with estimated 25,000 people gath- receive information about his South Korean Catholics human dignity and respect,” said ered in St. Peter’s Square, the beatification Mass on Sept. 23.” veneration of hope new president Archbishop Kim. Moon, 64, was pope said, “Let us remember The stanleyrother.org website buoyed by the growing dissatis- with gratitude and affection all tells the story of the U.S. priest ‘pseudo saint’ can unify nation faction of ordinary citizens whose mothers, including our mothers who worked in Guatemala for 14 anger over corruption was years in heaven, entrusting them to MEXICO CITY (CNS) — A Mexican SEOUL, South Korea (CNS) — years until he was murdered there in the making under Park. From Mary, the mother of Jesus.” The archdiocese is warning against Catholics in South Korea have in 1981. Although he was a dioc- late 2016 to early 2017, tens pope also called for greater pro- the veneration of a “pseudo saint” high expectations for unity, esan priest for the Archdiocese of thousands of South Koreans life and pro-maternal support, created to legitimize criminal equality and an end to corruption of Oklahoma City, Father Rother, filled the streets of Seoul every saying “the future of our com- activities such as stealing gaso- under the country’s newly elect- who grew up on a farm, offered to week calling for Park’s removal. munity requires from everyone, line, saying it is “playing with ed president, Moon Jae-in. In a serve in his diocese’s mission in A bitter division took root as the especially institutions, concrete people’s faith.” Officials with the congratulatory message to Moon Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala, in rallies were met with counterpro- attention to life and maternity.” Archdiocese of Puebla, southeast that also noted the national rift 1968. He served a poor and indig- tests in support of Park, whom He also greeted those taking part of Mexico City, say a band of gas- that led to the special election, enous community in the area, investigators had linked to a cor- in Italy’s “Empty Stroller” initia- oline thieves known as “huachi- the head of the Korean bishops’ helping build a small hospital, a ruption scandal that involved tive, which called attention to the coleros” have altered an image of conference, Archbishop Hyginus school and its first Catholic radio bribing top officials of major country’s low birthrate by park- the Santo Nino de Atocha (Holy Kim Hee-joong of Gwangju, said station. But he also helped the Korean corporations, including ing hundreds of empty strollers Child of Atocha) — a popular the country needed “a credible agricultural community with its Samsung. near the Colosseum May 14. image of the Christ child — to leader who keeps principles and May 21, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 the Marshall County Community Academic teams place Foundation, The Center at at state Donaldson will continue to add more work experience opportuni- Schools across the Diocese of Fort ties for JESSE students this fall. Wayne-South Bend participated AROUND THE DIOCESE in a recent academic bowl state competition at Purdue University, Ordination celebration West Lafayette, on May 6. at St. Norbert Abbey The Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Academic Super Bowl English Prayer dinner reflects on ‘Beauty from Ashes’ DE PERE, WIS. team took the state runner-up — On Saturday, post in Class-C competition. May 27, Rev. The Super Bowl English team Frater Michael was comprised of senior Sophie J. Brennan, O. Gernhardt, juniors Grace Georgi Praem., will and Margaret Cicchiello, sopho- be ordained to more Rachel Notter and freshman the priesthood. Mary Cicchiello. The Mass of The team won first place Ordination will among Class-C schools, at the be celebrated REV. FRATER Leo Regional Competition in by Most Rev. MICHAEL April, ranking fourth among David L. Ricken, JOSEPH DD, JCL, Bishop Class-C schools in the state. The BRENNAN, O. of Green Bay, top seven teams were select- PRAEM. ed to go to state competition. at 2:30 p.m. in The overall topic was the French the church of St. Revolution, with the English Norbert Abbey. team focusing on “A Tale of Two Deacon Brennan, 39, is the son Cities” by Charles Dickens and the of Michael and Dorothy Brennan poetry of William Blake, William of Michigan City, and a son of Wordsworth and Lord Byron. Queen of All Saints Church in The team worked outside of Michigan City. His parents now school hours on the challenging belong to St. Pius X Church in literary works. The coaches were Granger. Jordan Miller and Kathy Schall. A 1995 graduate of Marquette Monica Zwick was the site coor- Catholic High School, Michigan dinator. City, Deacon Brennan graduated In the Academic Super Bowl Provided by Jeanette Burdell from St. Norbert College in 1999 Class 2 Division, Fort Wayne’s with a bachelor’s degree in phi- Bishop Dwenger High School also A record 310 faithful pro-life supporters gathered at the Kroc Center Thursday, April 27, for losophy and psychology and a achieved state runner-up status the 10th annual South Bend-area Respect Life prayer dinner — including 49 pastors and minor in religious studies. in English and math. On the math In 2001 he received a Master team were Laura Carroll, Kevin religious ministers. The event was a powerful force of prayer for life, uniting members of of Education degree from the LaMaster and Kyle Weingartner. the body of Christ to beg for the Lord’s action in shaping hearts and minds to more fully University of Notre Dame. The English team consisted of After his priestly ordination, Miriam Barry, Isaac Beam, recognize the beauty of all human life, even in situations that involve great challenge or Father Brennan will be assigned Bridget Breckler, Teresa Breckler suffering. Flourteen pastors of various denominations led guests in the hymn “Amazing to St. Norbert College, where he and Joshua Wolfe. will serve in sacramental, teach- From South Bend, the Christ Grace:” Josh Comeau, brain cancer survivor, led the worship music. Among those witness- ing and vocation ministries. the King Academic Super Bowl ing to the gift of every human life were Rick Becker and his son, Nick, pictured. team competed for the first time in the statewide competition, which for middle schools took place on April 29. The team of seven sev- enth- and eighth-grade students May crowning Scouts serve at naturalization ceremony took third place overall out of 56 teams of the same population size, in the Interdisciplinary cat- egory. Under the same theme of the French Revolution they took fifth place in English, 12th in math, 16th in social studies and 29th in science. Earthworks partners with JESSE DONALDSON – Angela Resendez, vocational/transition coordinator for Joint Education Services in Special Education in North Central Indiana and Cheri Ringer, coordi- nator of Earthcare Education for Earthworks, a ministry of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, have partnered to provide work Provided by Julie Harber experiences for special needs stu- dents ages 17 and older. These Queen of Angels Parish, Fort Wayne, carried out a May Provided by Laura LaMaster are students that have mild to crowning of Mary on Sunday, May 7, under the direction “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my moderate special needs and are working towards earning a high of Father Ajay Tiru. Pictured are Father Tiru; altar servers country….” This oath was lived out by Boy Scouts from St. Jude school diploma. These students Blake Lothamer, Riley Johnson and Cierra Lothamer; and Troop 451, chartered by St. Jude Catholic Church, when they can have success at an appropri- ate vocation but are currently sisters Madison Barry, left, who carried the crown in the served as the color guard for a naturalization ceremony in Fort underserved by programs that procession, and Dorothy Barry, who crowned the Blessed Wayne on May 5. From left are Andrew Zink, Ryan Ward and would provide this kind of train- ing. Mother. Both girls are participants in the parish’s religious Miles Fedders, following the ceremony at which 48 people from With a generous donation from education program 17 countries became United States citizens. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 21, 2017 The NEW EVANGELIZATION Summit

Stephen Horton ‘We learned how to give Jesus to the world again.’ “I’ve learned that we need to rid our- selves of the consumer mentality about church: that we come to church to be — Father Jacob Meyer fed. I’ve learned that growing in your faith isn’t just about you — disciples make disciples. It’s really interesting to see how the church is still alive and growing — it’s not ancient. The church can grow even in our modern culture, and the New Evangelization Summit SUMMIT has taught me how I can help it do Continued from Page 1 that.”

overcome both active and pas- sive rejection by others of the need for God’s presence and his mercy in their lives. Speakers during the motivational retreat/ training conference also includ- ed Bishop Robert Barron, Father Michael White, cate- chist Meghann Baker, Evango Catholic Ministries founder Patrick Sullivan and author Tom Attendees at the New Evangelization Summit, hosted at St. Corcoran. Monica Church in Mishawaka, raise their hands in prayer, asking Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades had the Holy Spirit to use them as a vessel for his will. This prayer was encouraged attendance at the led by Peter Herbeck, the opening speaker at the summit. Friday evening and Saturday event, which was live streamed from Ottawa, Canada, “as an impetus to our ongoing efforts to spread the Gospel with renewed Gwen O’Brien energy and vigor, and especially “I came to the New Evangelization through outreach to inactive Summit because, as a parent, Catholics and the unchurched.” Pope Francis has called the I’m happy where my children are summit a “significant pastoral with their faith right now — but event” that provides inspira- I want to make sure that when tion and direction to those who they get older they won’t lose wish to “proclaim ‘the joy of the touch with their faith. I want to Gospel’ in a spirit of missionary be able to speak their language discipleship.’ and stay relevant with how the Father White and Corcoran church is in communication with gave a joint presentation, and them.” challenged participants to rethink their understanding of Jesus’ command to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Corcoran said: “Jesus didn’t say, ‘Go out and play bingo,’ or ‘Go out and do middle school lock- ins’… he said, ‘Go make disci- ples.’ Disciples are students who are learning to love God, love others.” Father White followed In between sessions at the New Evangelization Summit, participants col- up by saying, “when we lose our laborated to share their experiences of evangelization (both evangelizing and why, we lose our way. Ask of being evangelized to) and about how to bring the New Evangelization back to yourself and your parish: is the their parish. event or work that I’m doing for the church actively helping to make new disciples? And if it’s not, consider why you are doing Max and Flor Ortega it in the first place.” The duo also encouraged “We are planning to start a door-to-door mis- parishes around the world sion in our parish, and we thought that this to describe and name the summit would be a good starting point. I think unchurched person in the com- that all the speakers were very good and they munity. “The work of evange- have motivated us to go do our mission. And lization can begin when you we’ve learned some good ideas on how to develop your church around the introduce ourselves to people and share the unchurched in your geographi- message that we have. The door-to-door mis- cal area. Your zip code is your sion is trying to mobilize the people who are at mission field, and your parish church. They go to Mass, but these same people responsibilities extend to way go to Mass, but they might not go very often, or more than just the people in the pews,” Father White said. every Sunday. So this mission isn’t just for the community, but for the parishioners as well. “ May 21, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

Joyce Racine “The New Evangelization, to me, means get- ting more people to love the church, to love Jesus and to follow. It’s so important… I know for myself what a beautiful life it is. One of things that was talked about last night was the theology of sports — you win, and you want to win the next one. But the things here in the world aren’t going to fulfill it. But if we have that relationship with Jesus — that is what will fill that God-sized hole in our lives. My biggest takeaway is that it’s doable. It has been tried and there have been successes and we can learn from that. “ More ... quotes and photos available at www.todayscatholic.org

John Faylor “I wanted to attend because I real- The New Evangelization ized the importance of the New Summit made waves quite lit- Evangelization — evangelizing erally, as Father Jacob Meyer current Catholics and, of course those led participants in the wave. outside the faith — bringing people This was filmed and sent to to Christ and back to the church. … the organizers in Canada, I’ve got pages of notes that I’m going who merged all the videos to to take back and talk about in the dif- visualize the enthusiasm and ferent groups and organizations that work of the Holy Spirit that I’m involved with at St. Vincent’s.” was spreading across America as a result of the weekend.

Mary Beth Baker “I really wanted to come for my work with Our Sunday Visitor as an editor, because this is something that we are trying to focus on in our materials — putting out things that have that evangelical focus without necessarily using that word: evangelism, which has become a buzzword. And it’s some- thing that I wanted for personal formation too. It’s neat to hear the broader church speaking about the need to reach people, the unchurched, because the focus of the New Evangelization for so long was to reach people in the church, which is important and we still need that, but also to have that outreach — that sense of going out again is really critical. “

All photos by Today’s Catholic staff 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 21, 2017 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! STORIES BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL

team, community service and Society. She served as Student He will graduate with a 4.524 Valedictorian being a member of the Catholic Council secretary her freshman, Valedictorian GPA. A member of St. Vincent de Margaret Dosch Identity Committee. Some of my sophomore and junior year, and James Shea Paul Church in Fort Wayne, he most inspiring faith moments at her senior year served as Student plans to attend Purdue University Valedictorian Saint Joe were giving a speech Body secretary. Putting in West Lafayette, majoring in Margaret at one of the retreats my junior “I learned a lot from these his faith into actuarial science. Patricia Dosch year, and participating in Work experiences and am grateful for action “through During his time at Bishop is tremendously for Saint Joe every year. These having such constructive oppor- numerous ser- Dwenger he played baseball thankful for experiences have allowed me tunities with fellow classmates,” vice opportuni- all four years, participated in what she feels to cultivate my own personal said Margaret. ties” and having Spanish Club and was part of the she received faith journey and hopefully have Aside from drama produc- the sacraments National Honor Society. by getting a inspired others’ faith lives.” tions, one of the other activities available on a In his spare time, he enjoys Catholic educa- MARGARET Some of my her most trea- she enjoyed was being part of a regular basis, JAMES SHEA “working out, playing video tion, especially DOSCH sured memories include: “Saint curling team at Notre Dame with James Joseph games and playing sports,” as during her four Joe’s chaplain, Father Terry, her dad. She also enjoys kayak- Shea, valedicto- well as reading and watching years at Saint scaring me by holding a hand- ing and hiking, as well as and rian of Bishop documentaries. Joseph High School. ful of stinkbugs near my face; drawing and painting. Dwenger’s Class of 2017, said he Looking back on his high “I feel overwhelmingly grate- witnessing Mr. Kostielney teach Margaret is pleased to note knows his Catholic high school school experience, James noted ful. One of my favorite aspects one of his theology classes while she has been hired at Notre experience has given him so that his most treasured memo- of the Catholic identity at Saint wearing a ‘Transformers’ helmet; Dame’s DeBartolo Performing much for his future. ries are the four baseball seasons Joe High School is the sense of and getting to spend time with Arts Center and is “thrilled at the “My Catholic education has he was able to spend with his focus and familial atmosphere. Mrs. McKew during our last year prospect of continuing the atmo- taught me meaningful life les- teammates, “and the friendships Looking back at these past four together at Saint Joe.” sphere of focus and family from sons, and instilled values in me I’ve nurtured over the years at years, I realize I have learned so While attaining a GPA of Saint Joe” as she transitions to that will help me succeed in col- Bishop Dwenger.” much. I also fully recognize that 4.6038, Margaret also took time Notre Dame as a student next lege and in life and stay true in I would not have been able to to participate in all the theatri- year. my faith,” said James. learn half as much as I did with- cal productions put on by St. Her college major choice has out the help of my Saint Joe fam- Joseph High School during the not been made yet, but possible environment for a close commu- ily — teachers and classmates four years she attended, noting choices she noted are architec- Salutatorian nity, united by a common cause. alike.” “it was a blast!” She also was a ture, fine arts and industrial Kyle Weingartner We share more than a mascot “My Saint Joe experience has member of the Art Club, German design. — our faith is what drives us allowed me to exercise my faith Club, National German Honors Kyle together,” he said, adding “my through retreats and retreat Society and the National Honor Weingartner, faith and my worldview have salutatorian been shaped through my theol- of the Bishop ogy classes.” to truth in all aspects of life ship role in group activities, and Dwenger High In addition to earning a Salutatorian relies on these foundational prin- learned to help people one-on- School Class of 4.503 GPA, Kyle was part of the ciples,” he said. one in tutoring groups such as Leo Romanetz 2017, said that Bishop Dwenger tennis team, Outside of the classroom, Leo National Honor Society. while some the Academic Team Science Leo was a varsity tennis team mem- His hobbies include reading people choose KYLE Olympiad and National Honor Romanetz ber and an Economics Challenge comic books and playing the not to discuss WEINGARTNER thinks he would Society. team member. He also taught banjo and disc golf. such topics as not have had Outside of academics he tennis basics to children ages Treasured memories for Leo religion with the opportuni- enjoys playing piano, “though I 7-12 at the South Bend Racquet include times spent as a member friends and family, he thinks ties he found don’t play as much as I should.” Club. “This impacted me by of the St. Joseph tennis team, that such talks bring everyone at Saint Joseph He also enjoys playing video teaching me the values of lead- “bringing the ‘spoon’ game to strength. High School if games and is a “pretty big tennis ership and mentorship which St. Joe my freshman year,” and “Challenging, even uncomfort- he had attended fan.” made a positive impact in my most of all, “making lifelong able discussions and debates are another high LEO ROMANETZ Some of his most memorable school environment.” friendships.” important for one’s formation in school. times were spent on “hot and Leo said that during high faith, and they have empowered “Helping humid days on the tennis courts; school he often took a leader- me to defend my church and my those less for- then there were our post-match faith to a sometimes-hostile soci- tunate than I am, I was given dinners!” he said enthusiasti- ety,” said Kyle. full strength by my high school cally. He noted that attending a experience. This definitely would Kyle will attend the University Catholic high school helped him have been harder to encounter at of Notre Dame, majoring in in so many ways. most other high schools,” said math. “Catholic school provides an Leo, who is salutatorian for the Class of 2017 and has a GPA of 4.4541. A resident of Niles, Mich., the senior plans to attend Saint Lawrence University, majoring in St. Joseph, Bluffton chemistry. hereby congratulates our graduating high While Leo is not a member of the Catholic Church, he feels he school students. May God bless you and can “definitely speak to the fact that Catholic education has had protect you as you face the wild world. value in my life and educational process. Moreover, my theology Congratulations to the classes and teachers often hap- Remember to pray and put God first. pened to be my favorite classes and teachers. Queen of Peace “Theology classes, like moral- God bless you! ity, taught a view on Catholic religion that was founded on Graduates! both faith and reason, which was essential for me to coming to the realization that the route “I know the plansJer 29:11 I have for you…” May 21, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL

not only been a great experi- that will be hard to forget. Shepherd and held the role of Co-Valedictorian ence to teach people who are “The field was lit-up under Salutatorian neighborhood pet sitter. Alex Kokot so willing to learn, but has also the big lights, the first snow of Kathryn Meyers Her involvement in high school helped me to develop too.” Alex the season just started coming activities led to many fond memo- The Catholic also held a paid position outside down and we played not only BY CLAIRE KENNEY ries, she said, mainly because of school experi- school as a Mathnasium tutor, our best game of the season, the friends she met through that ence gives a where he helped teach students but against one of the toughest involvement. person so much with pre-algebra to calculus lev- teams we had faced,” he noted. “I think my most treasured more than some els of ability. In spare moments, Alex said Following memories of high school all sur- may realize, Besides his tutoring job and that he enjoys “always keeping a her graduation round the amazing friends I have said Alex Kokot, school Alex worked with the close eye on soccer, particularly from Marian met here. They made these mem- co-valedictorian Burns Research Group, research- on the teams across the coun- High School ories, and my time in high school, for the Marian ALEX KOKOT ing actinide chemistry; as a vol- try.” in Mishawaka amazing.” High School unteer, which he plans to also do He is enthusiastically look- this month, Kathryn believes that a Class of 2017. over the summer. ing forward to attending Notre Salutatorian Catholic education contributed to “So many schools provide a Other extracurricular activi- Dame, and what that experience Kathryn KATHRYN her comprehensive formation. great education, but in Catholic ties included serving as a St. will bring as a mathematics and Meyers is MEYERS “I think Catholic education schools in particular you are Pius Mass instrumentalist, engineering major. headed to lends more focus on a holistic for- invited to share what you learn South Bend Symphony Orchestra “Looking towards the future, Purdue University. She plans to mation of the student. You’re not in a way that benefits those trombonist and being part of the there is so much still to learn; major in environmental or civil just your GPA or the number on around you,” noted Alex, who Marian mock trial and soccer and no matter how exciting yet engineering. the back of your jersey,” she said. will graduate with a 4.598 GPA. programs. He remembers with terrifying that may sound, I With a GPA totaling 4.565, “You’re a person deeply cared He said he loves helping oth- happiness one particular memo- know that I can grow to become Kathryn ranks second in her about by your teachers, coaches ers. “Being able to share what ry from a pre-game moment his somebody who can do so much class. During her high school and chaplain. It’s so evident they I know about mathematics has junior year, as a soccer defender, more than I can today,” he said. career she was involved in a are rooting for you and want you variety of activities, including to succeed.” forming part of the theater stage year, Abigale was on the Marian the Art Club, a position she held In her free time Kathryn enjoys crew, mock trial team and liturgi- Co-Valedictorian volleyball team again as well as again her senior year; she acted drawing, reading, spending time cal choir. She also tutored, helped the Irish Select Volleyball team, as chairwoman of special events with her family and friends, and Abigale Wood with Catechesis of the Good which was 2016 MVA Spring for the Mayor’s Youth Council, walks. Abigale Kick-Off champion. Her senior became a student researcher Wood, co- year she kept busy not only at the Harper Cancer Research valedictorian with studies, but was again part Center at Notre Dame, was a NORTH MANCHESTER JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH of the Class of of Marian volleyball and Irish Chamber of Commerce Youth 2017 at Marian Select volleyball. During the year Leadership participant and part Hallie, who will graduate with a High School, she was co-captain for Marian of the National Honor Society. Valedictorian 4.2609 GPA. Mishawaka, volleyball as well as a 2017 Her senior year, she again Hallie Sorg In order to put her faith into plans to attend Coaches Award recipient and participated in the Vincentians, action during high school, Hallie Notre Dame as a ABIGALE WOOD the IHSAA Academic All-State Ambassadors Club and Latin North participated in many service pre-professional Northern Indiana All-Star cham- Club; she became Mayor’s Youth Manchester activities such as Sharing and science major pion; second team All-NIC and Council president, was the Junior-Senior Caring events during Christmas, with plans of later attending Penn Station Athlete of the Year. National Honors Society treasur- High School volunteering at the Harvest pharmacy school as a graduate She was part of the All-Diocesan er and a server at her church. Valedictorian Festival petting zoo, and her student, to become a pharmacist. Team, 2017 school regional Out of all of Abigale’s experi- Hallie Sorg, favorite, making tie blankets for Her interests and activities champions, NIC South cham- ences at Marian, one stands out a member of Riley Children’s Hospital. include indoor and sand vol- pions and St. Joe Tournament vividly. St. Robert Her extracurricular activi- leyball, drawing and keeping up champions. “My best memory of Marian Bellarmine HALLIE SORG ties included soccer, volleyball, with fashions trends, as well as School activities and clubs she was my senior night for vol- Parish, said softball, track, Student Council, “searching for the perfect cara- took part in her freshman year leyball. It was such a special that looking FFA, Key Club, Spanish Club mel latte.” included Vincentians, Latin Club, moment, being surrounded by my back, school and Science Olympiad. She was While at Marian she par- Art Club, Ambassadors Club and family and all the friends I have trips definitely had to be “one a member of the St. Bellarmine ticipated in volleyball, track the Mayor’s Youth Council, and made at Marian while playing the of my favorite things from high choir, was an orientation mentor and Network Volleyball her she was an altar server at St. sport that I love so much. “ school.” and a member of Youth for Christ freshman year; her sophomore Bavo Church. Her sophomore Her favorite quote about “Two such trips that stand and the St. Robert’s Catholic year she was part of the 2015 year Abigale took part in all the education comes from Aristotle: out to me are the physics class Church Youth Group. Hallie was regional champions Marian vol- same groups; she also was an “Educating the mind without trip to Disneyland and the AP on the Crossroads Bank junior leyball team as well as track and advisor for the Art Club. The fol- educating the heart is no educa- environmental science trip to board of directors; she was a Network Volleyball. Her junior lowing year she was secretary for tion at all.” the Everglades in Florida,” said member of the honor society, studied at the Terri Eckert School of Dance and participated in the CIVIC Volleyball Club, Summit City Stealth Travel Softball Team and FunFest 5K. Outside of those groups and activities, Hallie enjoys reading, playing games outside with her siblings and neighbors, doing crafts and learning about other cultures. Congratulations Working as a housekeeper at Oakwood Resort taught her to GRADUATES work well with others, she said, explaining that she worked with GRADUATES! adults who were in the U.S. on a work visa from another coun- try. She also babysat to earn money, adding that the experi- ence taught her “to always be prepared, and how to be flexible all of this year’s high school and patient with changing situ- ations.” Hallie plans to major in biol- 2701 Spring Street valedictorians, salutatorians, ogy and chemistry, with a focus Fort Wayne, IN 46808 in pre-medicine, at Manchester 260-399-8000 • sf.edu and graduates! University. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 21, 2017 NEW HAVEN BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL and kept up a good GPA, but acting as treasurer; and also Valedictorian was also was involved in extra- Salutatorian served as treasurer for the FBLA. Valedictorian Vanessa Schwieterman curricular activities including Abby Ulman Abby also comprised part of the Journalism, the World Culture tennis and soccer programs, Hannah Summers Having a job Club, student council, the Future Bishop Luers was in Key Club, World Culture New Haven while attending Business Leaders of America and High School Club and Academic Super Bowl. High School high school at National Honors Society. Salutatorian Outside of school she was a Valedictorian Bishop Luers Favorite memories from her Abby Nicole server, extraordinary minister of Hannah High School for four years at high school include Ulman, who has holy Communion and proclaimer Summers is all four years bake-off tournaments in journal- a 4.3401 GPA, of the Word at St. Joseph-Hessen extremely grate- was worth it ism, school dances and football thinks attend- Cassel Church, Fort Wayne. ful that she kept for what it games. ing a Catholic “I especially enjoy hanging her faith at the brought her for VANESSA Hobbies and interests that school can gives ABBY ULMAN out with my friends and garden- forefront, no HANNAH the future, said SCHWIETERMAN she found time for include read- a person much ing,” said Abby, who also loves Bishop Luers ing, watching sports and movies, matter where SUMMERS more than just to travel and has dreams to do she went to Valedictorian writing, swimming, “hanging out academics. more traveling during college school or what Vanessa Schwieterman, who will with friends,” shopping, laser tag “The values that are rein- and after. she was doing. study at Indiana University as a and fish-keeping. forced in every classroom pro- She will attend Purdue “I’m so glad to have received biology major. She plans to go The 4.3606-GPA senior said mote self-confidence, compas- University as a biomedical engi- a Catholic education starting at a on to study medicine. that attending a Catholic high sion and respect within each neering and political science young age, because it has helped “It (working) helped me to school allowed her to grow student,” Abby said, adding that double major; she plans to go on me keep God at the center of hone my time management skills “not only academically, but Catholic schools also help to to either medical school or law my life and made my faith the and strengthen my work ethic,” also allowed me to practice and “emphasize leadership in stu- school after getting her under- most important part of my life. she noted, referring to her expe- strengthen my relationship with dents” in many ways. graduate degree. Even as I went on to a public rience working at two different Christ.” “Whether it is leading prayer high school, the things I learned restaurants as a waitress. She “My high school experience in class or ministering at Mass, in a Catholic grade school stuck currently works at The Country allowed me to put my faith high school has allowed me to with me,” said Hannah, who Post in Huntington and attends into action by offering so many practice my faith,” she added. is a parishioner at St. John the St. Joseph Church, Roanoke. opportunities for service, both in At Bishop Luers she was part Baptist in New Haven. Vanessa not only worked school and in the community,” of the National Honors Society, Ranking first out of 185 stu- dents, with a 4.0 GPA, Hannah was very busy not only with her studies, but she was also involved in extracurricular activi- ties. She was a Key Club mem- Bishop Luers ber, Student Council representa- tive and yearbook editor, and also served as vice president for High School Students Against Drunk Driving and National Honor Society. “We are the Light of the World” Outside of school, she took time to volunteer with the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Congratulations She immensely enjoyed all Congratulations the work she was able to do to the with so many faith-filled people, she commented. to the “Through things like Key Class of 2017! Club I have been able to volun- teer throughout the school and Class of 2017 our community, to help those in need. I also have surrounded It has been an myself with a great group of friends who share the same love honor and a privilege. for God as me. We pray together at lunch and talk about our faith together,” said Hannah. God’s blessings to you! Of her high school experience memories, she most loved “being with all my friends and going Once a Saint, Always a Saint! to all the Friday night football games,” she said with a smile. Hannah plans to attend Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with an intended major of nursing. While she hasn’t held a paid, part-time work position during her high school years, Hannah did help care for her mother. Bishop Luers High School is a Catholic educational “My mom became sick with community that instills in each student dignity, integrity, cancer shortly before my senior year, so I’ve spent a lot of this respect and responsibility. Nurtured by Catholic truths, year helping take care of her, each student is able to face the challenges in his or her “said Hannah. Her mother own life spiritually, academically, and socially while is currently holding her own against the disease. serving God and others in a global and changing society. www.bishopluers.org

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Paulding Rd. • Fort Wayne (260)496-4700 www.bishopdwenger.com 260-456-1261 May 21, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Indiana Academy of ‘Ignited!’ conference fans the fire of faith Science, Mathmatics and Humanities Salutatorian Justin Rudecki Senior Justin James Rudecki, salutatorian at the Indiana Academy of Science, Mathematics and Humanities in Muncie and JUSTIN a member of St. RUDECKI Patrick Church, Walkerton, High school students from across the Diocese of Fort Photos by Derby Photography thinks that while some experi- Wayne-South Bend came together at the University of Saint Father Andrew Curry, pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Church ences in life, particularly during the high school years, may be Francis, Fort Wayne, May 5-7 for three days of prayer, fel- in North Manchester, leads the students in prayer and ado- hard, they help shape, mold and lowship and fun at the Ignited! retreat. ration on Saturday night. strengthen students as individu- als. “High school has given me many indispensable experiences Brouwer receives Scoutmaster of the Year honor that, though they were not all kind and gentle, have put me in BY VINCE LABARBERA Tech University. Initially he was a much better place than I would involved in the arts, appearing in have been without them,” he shows with the civic theater and said. ohnathan Brouwer recently IPFW in Fort Wayne. In 1995 he Justin will graduate with a was named Scoutmaster of met his future wife, Margaret, Jthe Year of the Miami District, 4.11 GPA. He also found time to who also participated in theater. be a member of the JROTC, Rifle serving the southern half of They married in 1996 and moved Team, Cyber Patriots and Raider Allen County including parts to Boca Raton, Fla., where their Corps at Culver Military Academy of Fort Wayne, New Haven, sons Gareth and Sean were born. during his first two years of high Monroeville and all of Aboite He has worked in many fields school. Township. The district is one of and businesses, including feature His fun memories from high six in the Anthony Wayne Area films, production and research school were made from “simple Council of the Boy Scouts of companies, and media groups; tales of hanging around with the America, serving 11 Northeast he even ran a school-lunch pro- other men at the military acad- Indiana counties. gram for two years. “My longest, emy,” he said. He also enjoyed Scoutmaster of Troop 19 at continuous job has been as a hobbies including include draw- St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort scoutmaster,” he quipped. The ing, building personal comput- Wayne, Brouwer is involved in couple returned to Fort Wayne in ers, playing video games and the council and the district, help- the late 1990s. cards with friends, and strum- ing mentor others and training Brouwer and his sons got ming on his guitar. scoutmasters. involved with the Cub Scouts Photos provided by Johnathan Brouwer During the summer, Justin Born in Fort Wayne, Brouwer at St. John in 1999, following Johnathan Brouwer, center, named Miami District’s Scoutmaster of the Year, never was active in scouting as a had a job at Triple J Machining. a parish open house and after stands with District Commissioner Bob Fast, left, and District Chairman Dan youngster; but he did participate There, he learned the “life and witnessing the good scouting Soloman, after receiving the award. work of a typical machine shop,” in Indian Guides, a YMCA pro- can accomplish in youngsters. In he said, explaining further that gram that reinforces awareness 2000, he assumed the scoutmas- of nature, community and family scoutmaster: I tell them it’s like scouts. It’s vocation-based and he “mostly ran machines and ter post at the parish. “Few par- herding cats or getting pecked by designed for high school- and did menial labor; but it was a ties. His brother was an out- ishes still charter a BSA troop,” door education major at Indiana a bunch of ducks. They all start college-age youth. “For a Catholic very valuable experience.” he added. “In fact, Troop 19 is ‘quacking’ and want attention. I scout to earn those two awards Having knowledge of the University, so every summer the oldest, continuous troop in young Brouwer accompanied have to get them organized and is very important to us,” Brouwer Catholic faith is a necessity the region.” headed in the same direction. emphasized. for life, he expressed. “How it him to several camps. Unlike the Cub Scouts, which Brouwer earned a bachelor Parents often want to step in and “A scoutmaster is not a sin- effects every aspect of our lives are parent led, the Boy Scouts correct the boys, and that’s when gular person, but a combina- is just invaluable, and absolutely of arts degree in communica- are boy-led, Brouwer explained. tions from Purdue University I say, ‘Let ’em go, they’ll get tion of all the adult leaders in necessary for a faithful life,” “And that’s a big challenge it!’ Sometimes it’s maddening, our troop,” Brouwer said. The said Justin. He plans to attend and an associate’s degree in sometimes. Often, someone will computer management from Ivy because it takes forever to do more we can work together as Purdue University and major in ask me what it’s like to be a something. But I try to give them a team the more successful the mechanical engineering. the tools to be good leaders and troop is going to be. This award then bump them back on the is not about me, it’s about the path if they stray.” past leaders and the awesome Two Catholic awards are a adults in our troop. A troop is vital part of Troop 19’s agenda. not just one individual, it’s the The Ad Altare Dei is a program whole troop — the scouts and developed by the National the adults, working together and Catholic Committee on Scouting having fun. In fact, that’s the for scouts of the Catholic faith. whole point of all the regimenta- Its purpose is to foster the total tion — having fun!” personal and spiritual growth of “I’m not ready to give it up each young person by encourag- yet,” said Brouwer. “Scouting is ing him to actively live out his very rewarding for me. I enjoy it Catholic Christian faith. “Our six immensely. It’s been a constant Eagle Award winners enrolled in in my life for the past 16 years. the AAD program together and My greatest achievement is see- accomplished the award in six ing the boys — the young men months,” said Brouwer. — learn and take what they’ve In addition, the Pope Pius XII learned to encourage and guide Troop 19 at Camp Chief Award is a program developed others.” Little Turtle in 2016. by the NCCS also for Catholic 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 21, 2017

In MY diocese Provided by Heather Cisz St. Jude, Fort Wayne Allen County 1 St. Jude Parish 1958 CYO Coach Marilyn Wunderlin is pictured in a newspaper clipping with her team, who were the 1958 CYO dodge- ball champions. Wunderlin continues as a valued volunteer at St. Focusing on stewardship: St. Jude Parish Jude School today. BY DEB WAGNER William Lester 2 as pastor. The 1958 St. Jude CYO city basketball champions. rom 1925 Msgr. Girardot to 1927, continued to 3 Catholic live in the F neighborhood residents of Lakeside and until his death 4 Kensington in 1974. Addition in Fort In August A procession takes place annually on the feast of Corpus Christi at St. 1973, the Jude Church, Fort Wayne. Wayne began showing a Sisters of FATHER Providence, 5 strong interest in seeing a new JACOB RUNYON who had The altar at St. Jude as it appears during Lent. parish estab- served St. Jude lished. These residents felt that for 44 years, 6a or b the five miles between them and were replaced Eaglemania, a celebration of the St. Jude identity, will take place on the Cathedral of the Immaculate by the Sisters June 2 this year. Conception or St. Mary Mother of Notre of God Church, downtown, made Dame, Toledo, a new church and parochial Ohio. In 1978 school necessary. Father Donald In the spring of 1926, Bishop Isenbarger John Francis Noll authorized the succeeded formation of this new parish. Msgr. Lester On May 7, 1926, the diocese as pastor, purchased five acres of land until 1980, bounded by State Boulevard, when Father Randallia Drive, Forest Avenue John Pfister and Pemberton Drive. This acre- succeeded age constitutes the present St. him. Jude Parish Square. Photos provided by Heather Cisz On Oct. 30, The building project was A bronze statue of St. Jude was created by parishioner and local artist Frank Bougher. The statue was dedicated at the Fort Wayne parish 1984, St. Jude entrusted to Father Thomas M. on the feast of St. Jude, Oct. 28, 2014. At right, Eaglemania, a celebration of the St. Jude identity, will take place on June 2 this year. Parish opened Conroy, rector of the cathedral. a Perpetual On his recommendation, the Adoration new parish was dedicated to the first time for the Angelus on idence on Kensington Boulevard Chapel in Bishop Noll formally established the former convent chapel. The St. Jude the Apostle, not to be the parish as St. Jude Church, Christmas Eve, 1933. to create more classrooms in the confused with Judas Iscariot. By 1935 the parish had school. Adoration Chapel is open 24 appointing Father John A. Dapp hours a day, and adorers are Bishop Noll dedicated the school as its first pastor. Father Dapp grown rapidly. School enroll- When school opened on Sept. and a chapel on March 3, 1929. ment had reached 345 children, 4, 1957, the enrollment had assigned to time slots day and then celebrated the first Mass in night. It is a center of devotion The next day, the Sisters of the chapel. By August of 1929, and it quickly became obvious reached 920. The staff consisted Providence opened the doors of that the chapel, which seated of 13 sisters and six lay teach- for Fort Wayne Catholics. Since ground had been broken for that date, there have been nearly the new school to 105 children a temporary rectory, at a cost only 260 people, was too small. ers. Enrollment continued to be in four grades. Plans commenced to build a high, peaking at 964 children a million hours of prayer said in of $13,500, on the northwest the adoration chapel. There was much develop- corner of Pemberton and Forest church adjoining the east side for the 1963-64 school year, ment over the next month. of the school, which Bishop Noll guided by a staff of 14 sisters In July 1988, Father William Avenue. School opened that Schooler was appointed the September with eight grades and dedicated on Thanksgiving Day and nine lay teachers. in 1935. On Sept. 27, 1964, plans sixth pastor of St. Jude. Father 293 pupils. Father Dapp moved Schooler introduced stewardship into the rectory the next year. In November 1946, Father were announced to build a new Charles F. Girardot was appoint- church. Six months later, the as a way of life to the parish in The parish received the gift of April 1989, with sacrificial giv- a bell from the John Dehner fam- ed pastor of St. Jude, succeeding liturgical reforms of the Second then-Msgr. Dapp. In November Vatican Council were implement- ing — the giving of the first por- ily, which was hung in the south tion back to God in gratitude for tower of the school and rung for 1948, the sisters moved in a res- ed at St. Jude: a new altar, made of Minnesota Red Granite, now what he has so generously given occupies a prominent position to his children. St. Jude in front of the old altar. The In July 2001, Father Thomas 2155 Randallia pews are arranged with the R. Shoemaker was appointed the THE GALLEY seventh pastor. In April 2004, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Famous Fish & Seafood farthest pew only 60 feet away from the sanctuary, allowing the parish began a celebration 260-484-6609 of its 75th anniversary with a www.stjudefw.org Chichen & Steaks • Banquet Facilities the entire assembly to be gath- ered around the altar. Mass and a May Crowning pro- Set Sail Soon! cession. In addition, a parish Mass Times: On Feb. 14, 1970, a We now have served over picnic was celebrated in August. Saturday: 5 p.m. Saturday night vigil Mass was celebrated for the first time in The celebration concluded with Sunday: 7, 9,11 a.m. 3,000,000 lbs. of our a parish mission in October that Holy Day: check website the renovated space, and on FAMOUS FISH! Palm Sunday, March 22, 1970, featured speakers from among Weekday: M-F 7 a.m.; the priests and sisters who had Celebrating our 38th Anniversary! the Mass of Pope Paul VI — or T-Sat. 8:15 a.m.; T and Th 6 p.m. the Roman Rite Mass, as it is been a part of the parish history. Reconciliation: M-Sat. 7:30-8 known today — was used for A nine-foot concert grand piano was donated to the parish dur- a.m.; T and Th 5-5:50 p.m.; Sat. 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 the first time. On July 1, 1970, 9-10:30 a.m.; 2:30-3:30 p.m. now-Msgr. Girardot retired www.thegalleydecatur.com Perpetual adoration in chapel and was succeeded by Msgr. J. ST. JUDE, page 16 May 21, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 In MY diocese St. Charles, Fort Wayne Allen County St. Charles Borromeo is an active, thriving parish

BY BONNIE ELBERSON celebrated there on Christmas Day, 1958. The next year, St. Charles School opened with an t. Charles enrollment of 247 students. Borromeo Father Hession remained pas- SChurch, on tor at St. Charles for 29 years, the city’s north- then lived there in retirement. east side, has He was succeeded by Father 2,100 registered John Suelzer, who served there families. New for 30 years until his death in pastor Father 2016. Both priests were invested Tom Shoemaker FATHER THOMAS as prelates of honor, with the has found the SHOEMAKER title of monsignor, by Bishop parish to be very St. Charles John M. D’Arcy in 1995. 4916 Trier Rd. welcoming. “I’m This year marks the parish’s Fort Wayne, IN 46815 also impressed by the number of 60th anniversary, with only two people coming for daily Mass and pastors having led the faithful 260-482-5019 confessions, as well as rosaries over its long history. There is www.stcharlesfortwayne.org and other devotions. This is a also a strong tradition of continu- Today’s Catholic file photo Mass Times: parish of prayer,” he said. ity in its parish families. Father Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blesses the gathering area of St. Charles Saturday: 5 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church Shoemaker pointed out: “Many Borromeo Church after construction of the space, in January of 2016. was established in June 1957 by of our families have attended our Sunday: 7:30, 9,11 a.m.; 5 p.m. then-Bishop Leo A. Pursley as school for three generations, and St. Charles is that of fostering have taken on that focus as Holy Day: 6:15, 8:30 a.m.; 5:30, 7 p.m. the 79th parish founded in the it’s surprising to find how many vocations to the priesthood well,” Father Shoemaker said. Vigil Holy Day: 7 p.m. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South parishioners remember events and religious life. “St. Charles He cited an active vocation com- Weekday: 6:15, 8:15 a.m.; 7 p.m. Bend. Father Edward I. Hession from the early days of the par- Borromeo was instrumental in Reconciliation: Sat. 2:30-4:30 p.m; was named the first pastor of the ish.” founding a system of seminar- T 7:15-8 a.m.; Th 7:30 p.m. church, and the first Mass was Another strong tradition at ies in the 16th century, and we CHARLES, page 16

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to participate,” he said. The success of these programs borhood just to be close to the One of the largest organi- is a credit to our instructors and parish. There is a real feeling of CHARLES zations at St. Charles is the parent volunteers who work ST. JUDE community and of people pulling Rosary Society, headed up by so effectively with our young together here. Our pastor, Father Continued from Page 15 co-presidents Kathy Yaggy and people.” The principal also cred- Continued from Page 14 Jacob Runyon, was baptized at Mollie Blume. Though all parish its a strong and visionary school St. Jude as an infant and our women are considered members, board, along with a dedicated principal, Mike Obergfell, has mittee, which keeps the focus said Blume, there are 120 active Home and School Association, ing the jubilee year. been a parishioner his whole strong. A prayer for vocations members of all ages. Activities for helping to further the best According to Heather Cisz, life, went to our school and is is also said at the end of each include a bingo party for Byron interests of students, parents, who is responsible for communi- now the principal.” Mass. A vocation cross is taken Health Center residents in teachers and staff. cations and stewardship at the Father Runyon was assigned home by a family each week; an February and the annual Christ “We are a Christ-centered parish, “We have many families to St. Jude on Aug.1, 2013, as its annual bake sale provides funds Child Festival at Franke Park in Catholic school, faithful to the that have their third or fourth eighth pastor, succeeding Father for seminarians, and this year a December. The members bake church and to the development generation as parishioners and Shoemaker, who is currently special event also contributed to pies for the parish craft bazaar of the souls of our young and going to our school. Many fami- pastor of St. Charles Borromeo the Franciscan Brothers Minor in November and provide funer- old alike” said Sordelet. lies have moved into the neigh- Parish. seminary fund. A St. Charles bus al dinners for the parish. Kathy trip transported parishioners to Seaver heads up that effort. visit seminarians in Indianapolis The men of St. Charles stay and Emmitsburg, Md., and to active with the K of C, said High Efficiency Windows tour the schools. president Steve Lutz. Knights of “We are seeing the fruits Columbus Council 451, estab- of all that focus this spring,” lished in 1899, was the first Father Shoemaker said. Deacon in Fort Wayne and the second Eric Burgener will be ordained in the entire state of Indiana. a priest, Nathan Maskal will be The council found a permanent ordained a deacon and Jacob home at St. Charles Parish just Schneider has been accepted to two years ago and boasts a begin seminary studies this fall. membership of 455, with many All three men are St. Charles coming from other parishes in parishioners. the area. “Our purpose and goal Religious education at St. is to be the right hand of the Jim Bushey Je Bushey Charles is handled by co-directors priests,” said Lutz. Amy Johns and Lisa Schleinkofer, A hallmark of St. Charles while Casey Ryan is coordina- Borromeo Parish is its Catholic tor of RCIA and adult formation school, headed up by 16-year classes. Johns said there are 100 principal Robert Sordelet. 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BISHOP ROBERT BARRON to come our way, we may be titled “Unfiltered: How She didn’t want to cultivate any sure that sooner or later they CANDLE Motherhood Interrupted My ironic distance from motherhood; attentive to the reaction of your will turn out to have been just so Relationship with Social rather, she wanted to believe interlocutor. Is she laughing at many blessings in disguise.” FATHER ED DOUGHERTY, THE CHRISTOPHERS Media.” The piece was not only in it with all her heart, to let it your jokes? Does she look bored? A Capuchin Friar who served wittily and engagingly written, wash over her. “Before I had a Did your witticism land effec- in New York and Detroit in the it also spoke to some pretty pro- child, I took it for granted that tively in her consciousness? The first half of the 20th century, found truths about our cultural no intellectual writer-type could point is that you are not really Father Solanus Casey came to be have confidence and to thank situation today and the genera- ever be taken seriously were she experiencing reality directly, but known as a wonderworker dur- God ahead of time for what- tion that has come of age under to cave into conventional senti- rather through a sort of veil. It is ing his lifetime for the amazing ever blessings they will receive. the influence of the Internet. ment. As a mother, I was swept as though you are looking at a results of the prayers he offered Father Solanus spoke with She argues that to have away by these huge, ancient, beautiful landscape, but through to God on behalf of those he Elizabeth for a few minutes and swum in the sea of Instagram, universal emotions I’d previously a foggy window. served. In her book, “Nothing then said to her, “You’re going Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube dismissed as uncomplicated.” Now a second scenario: you Short of a Miracle,” Patricia to be alright, Elizabeth.” from the time that one was a Her baby, in a word, broke are in lively conversation with Treece recounts the story of Elizabeth had been near death, child was to live one’s life per- through the carapace of her self- a friend, and there is no ulterior Elizabeth Fanning of Dearborn, listless and emaciated, but on petually in front of an audience. regard and let in some real light. motive, no egotistic preoccupa- Mich., a 16-month-old baby in the ride home she perked up Most millennials never simply Again, granting all that is truly tion. You become quickly lost 1940 who was dying of leuke- and soon was full of life. In the had experiences; they were con- good about social media (which I in the discussion; following the mia. With no other options, her days and weeks that followed, ditioned to record, preserve and use massively in my own minis- argument where it leads; laugh- parents took her to see Father it became evident that she had present those experiences to a try), they can easily produce the ing when you are truly amused; Solanus, who was a 70-year-old been healed of leukemia, and the following who were invited to like conviction that we are the stars watching your partner, but not priest of Detroit at the time. disease never returned. Treece what they saw, to comment on it, of our own little dramas, always in order to see how she’s react- When the Fannings arrived writes, “In the late 1960s, when to respond to it. To be sure, she playing for an eager audience. ing to you, but just because she’s at St. Bonaventure’s Franciscan Betsy’s mother was interviewed acknowledges, the social media, Authentic spirituality always interesting. In this case, you Capuchin monastery in Detroit, by James Patrick Derum for his at their best, are powerful means gives rise to the opposite convic- are immersed in reality; you are Father Solanus greeted them book on Father Solanus, “The of communication and connec- tion: your life is not about you. looking at the landscape through at the door. Describing their Porter of Saint Bonaventure’s,” tion: but at their worst, they pro- To grasp this distinction more a clear pane of glass, taking in first impression of him, Treece Mrs. Fanning recalled: ‘When duce this odd distantiation from completely, let me propose two its colors and textures in all of writes, “The Franciscan who I brought her back to the doc- life and a preoccupation with the scenarios to you. In the first, their vividness. greets them so warmly wears tors, they were incredulous. She self. Here is how Menkendick you are engaged in conversation Now, to use the language of the Capuchin brown robe, its looked so different — healthy, puts it: “I’ve come of age as a with someone that you desper- the classical moral and spiritual pointed hood thrown back on lively, and her once wispy, lifeless writer at a time when it is no lon- ately want (or need) to impress: tradition, the first situation I his skinny shoulders. In spite of hair was now curly.’” She recalls ger enough just to write. A writer say, a prospective employer or a described is marked through and his untrimmed white beard, the the doctors exclaiming, “That’s must also promote her work, and popular figure whose friendship through by pride, and the second old priest has the shining face of not Betsy!” in the process promote herself as you crave. In this context, you by humility. Don’t think of pride, a happy child, his blue eyes as This is just one of the many a person of interest… I learned are indeed speaking, listening, first and foremost, as self-exalta- innocent as their baby’s.” miraculous instances surround- the snarky, casually intellectual laughing, looking pensive, etc., tion, which is, in fact, but a face Father Solanus told ing the life of Father Solanus voice of feminist and pop culture but more importantly, you are or consequence of pride. In its Elizabeth’s parents that the only Casey. Having been ordained bloggers, the easy outrage, the watching yourself perform these thing that would stop the power clubby camaraderie.” moves and you are exquisitely BARRON, page 18 of God was their own doubt and fear. He encouraged them to LIGHT, page 18 The Holy Spirit will strengthen us to live in him had belonged to Jesus, and they strong, joyful and enthusiastic tion of the feast of the Ascension how to live. We must love others. continued the mission of Jesus proclamation of Jesus as Lord, of Jesus. Soon after this feast, Gently, gradually, but defi- THE the Redeemer. They had been the calling believers to hear the Lord we will celebrate the feast of nitely, the church has entered, Lord’s specially selected students and to follow the Lord. The Lord Pentecost. Within sight now is and pursued, the process of SUNDAY and companions, but in Acts should be in their hearts and the close of the Easter season. leading us to ask what the they possessed a unique role minds. For these weeks, the church Resurrection deeply and really GOSPEL themselves. St. John’s Gospel is the enthusiastically has proclaimed means for each of us individu- Through them, the Lord con- source of the last reading. Not the resurrection of Jesus, glori- ally. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION tinued the mission of salvation. a Resurrection narrative, it ously occurring after the dread- Remaining for us is the obvi- They bore within themselves the nonetheless serves the church’s ful events of Good Friday. It has ous question. Are we willing to Holy Spirit, and they gave the purpose as it teaches us this shared with us its joy, echoing accept the risen Lord? Sixth Sunday of Easter Holy Spirit to others. weekend. After celebrating the the joy of the first Christians. It While Acts already has estab- Resurrection for these weeks has told us again and again of John 14:15-21 lished that Peter was the head since Easter, the church gently the risen Lord’s appearances and he Acts of the Apostles once of the apostles, the character of is summoning us to look at our admonitions. again this Easter season apostle belonged not just to him. lives in these our times, occur- The message is very strongly READINGS furnishes the first reading. It was also with the others. ring with circumstances particu- catechetical. Contact with Jesus T Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Ps 66:1-7, 16, In the readings of the weekends Thus, in this reading, the lar to us and to our time. was not lost with the ascen- earlier in this season, the iden- central figures are Philip and This reading is our blueprint sion, when Jesus returned to the 20 1 Pt 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21 tity of the apostles clearly has John. They performed miracles for life. Our task as disciples is Father. Contact with the Lord Monday: Acts 16:11-15 Ps 149:1-6a, 9b been established. as Jesus had performed miracles, to love others as Jesus loved all. remains very clearly in the vis- Jn 15:26-16:4a In a critically important reve- having been sent by the apostles It is clear. In God’s love, given to ible, institutional church. The Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34 Ps 138:1-3, lation, the apostles exercised the to Samaria. Their destination us in the Lord, is our salvation. church offers us the service of 7c-8 Jn 16:5-11 very power of Jesus in naming reveals much. They looked to Indeed, the very act of giving us the modern successors of Peter Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1 a new member of their group, the salvation of all people, even a blueprint for living is a vitally and the other apostles. He lives! Ps 148:1-2, 11-14 Jn 16:12-15 Matthias, to succeed the dead of Samaritans, whom Jews so important gift given in love to us Through them we still hear Thursday: Acts 18:1-8 Ps 98:1-4 Jn despised. No one was beyond the by God. the words of Christ. In the sac- Judas. With power held by Jesus, 16:16-20 scope of salvation in Jesus. No raments they give us, we still Peter healed the sick. On behalf Friday: Acts 18:9-18 Ps 47:2-7 Jn of the apostles, Peter spoke as one was inherently bad, beyond access the power of Christ’s eter- Reflection 16:20-23 Jesus had spoken. redemption. nal life. We commune with Jesus. Clearly, the apostles dis- The second reading is from The next major liturgical Finally, in the reading from Saturday: Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 charged the divine power that the First Epistle of Peter. It is a event for us will be the celebra- John’s Gospel, the church tells us Eph 1:17-23 Mt 28:16-20 18 COMMENTARY May 21, 2017

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f you can find it in your attic, “great Sunday,” and it should Gospel for May 21, 2017 open your old, pre-Vatican be lived that way, with as much THE John 14:15-21 III missal, and look at the revelry as possible. Sundays between Easter and The 50-day party, properly Following is a word search based on the Gospel Pentecost, which are titled catechized and preached, also CATHOLIC “Sundays after Easter.” Now gives the church an annual reading for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A: look at a contemporary mis- opportunity to reflect on its own DIFFERENCE Promises from the risen Lord. The words can be sal, or your current issue of birth. For the church is born of found in all directions in the puzzle. Magnificat, and note the differ- Easter faith, which begins with GEORGE WEIGEL ence: those Sundays are now the encounter with the Risen LOVE ME KEEP ASK styled “Sundays of Easter.” One. And that encounter changes FATHER ANOTHER ADVOCATE we pledged ourselves anew at Three letters were lost in the everything. Meeting the risen TO BE WITH YOU THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH the Easter renewal of baptismal transition from “after” to “of,” Lord, the church begins to live BECAUSE NEITHER SEE BE IN YOU but that subtraction represents the life of the kingdom within promises. ORPHANS A LITTLE WHILE a great recovery of liturgical history, as the Resurrection How many Catholics imagine insight. restores history to its proper that the liturgical year is a kind SEE ME I LIVE THAT DAY I’ve had occasion to express course. Recognizing the risen of happenstance, things occur- BE LOVED REVEAL MYSELF my discontent with the post- Lord in the breaking open of the ring when and how they do in a conciliar liturgical calendar; Scriptures and the breaking of more-or-less random way? Too anyone interested can find my bread, the church experiences the many, perhaps, and that’s espe- NOT ORPHANS complaints, and proposed fixes, New Life – life in the messianic cially true of the Easter season, which also gets cultural short in the chapter on liturgy in my era, here and now. Receiving the THESP I R I TOKS book, “Evangelical Catholicism.” Holy Spirit, at the “Johannine shrift because of the dominance But in this instance, the postcon- Pentecost” recounted on Divine of Christmas and “the holidays.” HOCANANOTHER All the more reason then, for ciliar reform got it exactly right Mercy Sunday and on the 50th AFBE I NYOUEED when the 1969 “General Norms day of the “great Sunday,” the preaching during the “great for the Liturgical Year and the Church is sent into the world on Sunday” to stress the 50-day T T E E L L AMMOP K Calendar” explained the Easter mission, proclaiming the Gospel party as the pivot of the church’s season in these terms: “The and the forgiveness of sins. entire year of grace, to which DRCDWTLEV I L I 50 days from Easter Sunday In the ancient Church, these all that comes before points, AUAAL I TTLEOO to Pentecost are celebrated in 50 days were the time of mysta- and from which all that follows joyful exultation as one feast gogical catechesis during which flows. YTUSFATHERVR day, or better as one ‘great the newly baptized catechumens Substituting the Apostles GHSKCOWH I LEP Sunday.’ These above all others were drawn deeper into the Creed for the Nicene- are the days for the singing of church’s sacraments and their Constantinopolitan Creed on the O I EOFLESYMMH Sundays of Easter, for which the the Alleluia” [22]. The idea of full meaning, which could only REVEALFGHOEA the Easter season as one, great, be grasped after the sacrament of rubrics provide, is another good 50-day-long Sunday traces its “illumination,” baptism. And if way to highlight the distinctive- FDEVOLEBJUUN origins to the eastern doctor Lent (the last lap for the ancient ness of the Easter season. For ANE I THERSEES of the church, Athanasius; its catechumens) is an annual the Apostles Creed is the baptis- recovery today ought to help us opportunity for each of us to mal creed of the Roman Catholic © 2017 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com appreciate the Easter season, and re-enter the catechumenate and Church, and the 50-day party is, indeed the entire liturgical year, ponder anew the basics of the preeminently, a celebration of at greater depth. faith through the three great the saving grace of baptism. May 21 and 50 Advertisements The shift from Sundays after catechumenal Gospel readings Party on. 51 Eye infection Easter to Sundays of Easter is (Jesus and the woman at the he Ascension 2017 52 Resort hotel so evocative because that small well; Jesus and the man born change in preposition tells us blind; the raising of Lazarus), DOWN CrossWord that Easter is not something then Easter, considered as one 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 T 1 that happens for 24 hours and 50-day “great Sunday,” offers Catholic worship service ends when the leftover ham and each of us the opportunity to George Weigel is Distinguished 11 12 13 Senior Fellow of the Ethics 2 President's office chocolate bunnies are put away reflect on the commission to be 14 15 16 3 Districts of ancient after dinner. Rather, Easter is missionary disciples we were and Public Policy Center in 17 18 19 Attica one continuous 50-day feast, one given at baptism, and to which Washington, D.C. 4 Twelve minus Judas 20 21 5 Set to zero are. This is why Thomas Aquinas tion and dislocation that we tra- 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6 Knocks 7 Disciples were famously says “humilitas est ditionally call pride. What made 29 30 31 BARRON veritas” (humility is truth). What all the difference for her was looking up into this 32 33 34 8 Apostles healed the Continued from Page 17 makes the first scenario so pain- the arrival of her baby, in all of paralyzed and ____ ful and cringe-worthy is that it his densely-textured reality — a 35 36 37 9 Evergreen tree

is out of step with the truth of reality that she could appropriate 38 39 40 41 42 43 10 ___ of the Apostles most proper nature, pride is see- things. What makes the second only through humility. 13 Arab ruler 44 45 46 ing the world through the distort- scenario so exhilarating, so fun, 18 Sinister is that it is full of reality. 47 48 49 19 "__ to you rich" ing lens of the ego and its needs. 21 Executive On the other hand, humility, What Sarah Menkedick intu- 50 51 52 22 Environmental agency from the Latin “humus” (earth), ited was the manner in which Bishop Robert Barron is an auxiliary © 2017 www.tri-c-a-publications.com (abbr.) is getting in touch with real- the social media environment bishop of the Archdiocese of Los 23 Ten Commandments Angeles and the founder of Word Based on readings: Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17; Jn 14: 15-21 & ity directly, being close to the can be a breeding ground for the Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 24 "___ of the one who ground, seeing things as they unique type of spiritual distor- on Fire Catholic Ministries. fills all" ACROSS 29 Wrote to Ephesians 25 Distress call 1 Slang for "modern" 30 Cow speak 27 Anger humility for him to accept this comparison to his confidence in 4 Sins 31 Broad lake 28 Type of Buddhism 8 Accountant 32 Punching tool 30 Ascension month role but that he came to see it as the grace of God. 11 "___ Maria" 33 Old-fashioned Dads (2017) LIGHT a blessing because his ministry Pope John Paul II declared 12 What drips 34 "Come to me all you 31 Built grew out of his amazing avail- Father Solanus venerable in 13 St. ___ of Sweden who are heavily ___" 33 Layer Continued from Page 17 ability as the friar whose job it 1995, recognizing his life as 14 Abbr. for Book of 35 Easter plant 34 Cocktail bar was to greet people at the door. being worthy of study and emu- Samuel 37 "The kingdom of __" 36 Institution (abbr.) Our Christopher News Note lation. So pray with confidence 15 See 38 Comedian Jack ____ 37 "The riches of __" 40 Ease of speech 38 Second Greek letter Building a Relationship with for the intercession of Father 16 Brand-new a priest simplex (a priest with 17 Shirt parts 44 "The ___ of your 39 Looked reduced capacity due to gaps in Jesus states, “Our relationship Solanus Casey on your own jour- 19 Cleans off hearts" 40 God "put all things his education), Father Solanus with Jesus must be one of con- ney to know Christ and trust God 20 Animal doctor 45 Billions of years under his ___" served as a porter in the tinual interior connection.” It is more completely. 21 Corporation (abbr.) 46 Shade tree 41 The Good ____ Capuchin order, answering the clear from the life he lived that 22 Mischievous 47 Devil put Job to this 42 Applaud Father Solanus understood this 25 Bishop's area 48 Floating ice 43 Health club door of the monasteries where 49 Women's Air Corps 45 Brake system he was stationed. Treece points truth. He understood that his Father Ed Dougherty, MM, is on the 26 Short name for Elizabeth out that it took a great deal of status in life meant nothing in Christophers’ Board of Directors. Answer Key can be found on page 19 May 21, 2017 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 19

REST IN PEACE Elkhart Mishawaka John A. Lolmaugh, 73, HAT S APPENING Diane G. Guertin, 77, William K. Glascoe, Jr., St. John the Baptist W ’ H ? St. Vincent de Paul 56, St. Joseph Virginia M. Mackowiak, Fort Wayne Donald Hess, 75, 92, Holy Family WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send Angelita Z. Valadez, 87, St. Joseph Warsaw announcements at least two weeks prior to the event. View more Catholic events and submit St. Charles Borromeo new ones at www.diocesefwsb.org/bulletin. Events that require an admission charge or pay- Lauretta Marie Hoose, Mary H. Lengerich, 57, A. Jeanette Caccamo, 74, St. Joseph Sacred Heart ment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call 83, St. Vincent de Paul the Today’s Catholic advertising sales staff at 260-399-1449 to purchase space. Monroeville Isidro Salazar Morales, Frances E. Gibson, 95, 82, St. Patrick St. Rose of Lima Music and dance concert Saturday, May 20. Performances Notre Dame Children’s Choir CD release Lucile R. Maher, 93, New Haven SOUTH BEND — Wings of Dawn are at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are tour announced St. John the Baptist Steven Ray Elser, 53, dance company and composer $5. Children eighth grade and NOTRE DAME — The University St. John the Baptist Bryan Edington will present an under are free. of Notre Dame Children’s Choir Patricia L. Alt, 89, evening of music and contempo- will perform a concert at St. St. Peter Plymouth rary ballet Saturday, May 20, at ‘Catholic Night’ at Tincaps game to sup- Pius X Church, 52553 Fir Rd. in Joyce F. Williams, 79, 7 p.m. at Little Flower Church, Granger, on Friday, June 9 at 7 Garrett port Catholic Charities St. Michael 54191 N. Ironwood Rd. Wings FORT WAYNE — Celebrate p.m. The Chamber Choir, boys James E. 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n Saturday, May 13, about 500 people gathered at St. John the Baptist parish, Fort Wayne, for a special Omorning that kicked off the 100th anniversary celebra- tion of the Fatima apparitions. A clear blue sky greeted the faithful as they arrived at the church, just hours after Pope Francis canonized two of the Fatima shepherd children, St. Francisco and St. Jacinta. Mass began with the Bishop Luers High School choir rais- ing their voices in song while a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, carried by four Franciscan Friars Minor, processed down the church’s main aisle, flanked by Knights of Columbus stand- ing at full attention. Three children dressed as the Fatima seers followed the statue. Servers, deacons, con-celebrating priests and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades rounded out the proces- sion as the smell of incense slowly filled the church. May 13, 1917, started off more simply for 10-year old Lucia dos Santos, 9-year old Francisco Marto and his sister, 7-year old Jacinta Marto. They were tending their family’s sheep when they saw a bright flash of light and were sub- sequently greeted, for the first time, by Mary. It was also on this day that the shepherd children joyfully accepted their mission to bear sufferings in reparation for sins and as sup- plication for the conversion of sinners. Bishop Rhoades focused on this first apparition in his homily. He noted the significance of the radiant light shin- ing from Our Lady, which penetrated and comforted the souls of the children after they accepted their mission. “They On the weekend that Pope Francis had received the light of Christ’s truth and love through canonized two of the children in Fatima, the Blessed Mother, and they would spread that light. They Portugal, to whom Mary appeared in would live as children of the light within the darkness of the 1917 and with whom she shared her world,” he said. message, the grateful gathered at St. Bishop Rhoades then reflected upon the astonishing way John the Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, the children lived out their vocation and mission. “Francisco and commemorated the anniversary and Jacinta put into practice, in their very short lives, all with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin that Our Lady taught them about prayer, sacrifice, suffer- ing and reparation. Lucia would too, for the next 87 years C. Rhoades (above and right). of her life.” Francisco, he said, “had the Holy Spirit’s gift of piety and was so fervent in his prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.” Jacinta, the younger sister of Francisco, was so incredibly impacted by the vision of hell in the third apparition that “she offered herself completely for the salvation of souls. This little girl, who died at the age of 9, reached the heights of sanctity.” Lastly, he pointed out the request Our Lady made at all six Fatima apparitions: to pray the rosary every day. “Let’s ask Our Lady, through the rosary, to pray for us as we strive to live as children of the light in the dramatic struggle between light and darkness, between good and evil. Two little children, now saints, show us the way: prayer and sacrifice and penance.” When Mass ended, the rosary was prayed while the holy Eucharist was exposed. The Fatima prayers and a consecra- tion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary prayer followed. After Photos by Mollie Schutt Benediction, a Marian procession began outside the church and ended in the parish hall with coffee and donuts for Bishop Rhoades receives the gifts from a everyone. young girl dressed as St. Jacinta. The diocesan division of the World Apostolate of Fatima worked with the diocese in planning the day’s events. “It was a great celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of this incredible apparition that helped the world understand that God is real and to re-orient it back to Christ in simplicity and love and truth and goodness and beauty,” said the divi- sion’s spiritual director, Father Glenn Kohrman. Ida List, the division’s president, added: “I was absolutely amazed at the hundreds of people filling the church. The Lord gave us such a beautiful and glorious day.” Among the faithful in attendance was a strong Franciscan presence, consisting of the Franciscan Friars Minor as well as the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. As part of the centennial celebration some parishes in the diocese will celebrate additional anniversary Masses on the A procession led by 13th of each month, from June through October. The celebra- tions will include Mass, a talk on that month’s apparition, Our Lady of Fatima the rosary, exposition and benediction, Fatima prayers, a wound through Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary or a Marian the neighborhood procession. In addition, the Franciscan Friars Minor will surrounding St. make a walking pilgrimage, carrying a statue of Our Lady John the Baptist of Fatima, across the diocese Oct. 7-13. Look for details in Church following Today’s Catholic and at www.fatimafwsb.org. the anniversary Mass. Bob List