June 9, 2013 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 87, No. 23 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital ODAYODAY’’SS ATHOLICATHOLIC Ordination to the TT CC Holy Priesthood Photo gallery from Father Christopher Lapp’s ordination Bishop ordains Christopher Lapp Pages 8-10 to the Holy Priesthood Boy Scouts In Truth and Charity BY TIM JOHNSON AND KAY COZAD Page 2 FORT WAYNE — “God has called our brother Christopher to the Priesthood, the Priesthood of His Son. And for this we rejoice today.” Those were the words of Bishop Kevin Fortnight for C. Rhoades as he began his homily at the Mass of Ordination of Christopher Raymond Lapp Freedom to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, June 1, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Religious freedom under attack downtown Fort Wayne. Page 5 Priests and deacons from the Diocese of Fort More Wayne-South Bend, vis- photos are iting priests and deacons available in from other dioceses and Formula for success the photo gallery. religious communities Visit diocesefwsb.org as well as faculty and University of Saint Francis staff of the Pontifical College Josephinum in students report Columbus, Ohio, where Deacon Lapp attended on Haitian mission seminary, were present for the regal celebration of the sacrament. Page 14 Msgr. Bernard Galic, director of the diocesan Office of Vocations and pastor of St. Aloysius, Yoder, formally presented candidate Lapp for the Priesthood and his readiness was affirmed. “God enters Chris’ life in a new way today Celebrating 80 years through the sacrament of priestly ordination,” Bishop Rhoades noted in the homily. “Through Sacred Heart of JOE ROMIE priestly Ordination, this man, our brother, will Jesus Parish During the Litany of Supplication of the Mass of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood, Christopher be inserted into the life and mission of Christ, Lapp lays prostrate on the floor of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception holds anniversary Mass, on June 1, as the prayers of the saints are invoked. ORDAIN, PAGE 8 activities Page 16 Eucharist nourishes, sustains and should transform people, pope says The pope celebrated the Mass outside the BY CINDY WOODEN Basilica of St. John Lateran, then — on foot — joined a candlelight Corpus Christi procession from St. John’s to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, ROME (CNS) — In the Eucharist, Jesus makes just over a mile away. Himself the food that nourishes and sustains The monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament Catholics, even when the road gets rough, Pope was carried on the truck that Blessed John Paul II Francis said before leading a Corpus Christi began using in 1994 when he could no longer walk procession through the streets of Rome. the full mile. Pope Benedict XVI participated in Mass and participation in Corpus Christi pro- the procession each year, riding in the truck, kneel- cessions are times for Catholics to reflect on ing before the Eucharist. how they follow Jesus and, particularly, what the “Jesus speaks in the silence of the mystery Eucharist means to them, the pope said at Mass of the Eucharist and reminds us each time that May 30 to celebrate the feast of the Body and following Him means going out of ourselves Blood of Christ. and making our lives not something we ‘pos- The pope encouraged Catholics to ask them- sess,’ but a gift to Him and to others,” Pope selves: Is the Eucharist a “moment of true com- Francis said in his homily at Mass. CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING munion with the Lord, but also with my many Focusing his homily on the Gospel of Luke’s brothers and sisters who share at this same altar?” Pope Francis holds a monstrance during the and “Adoring Christ truly present in the Eucharist, observance of the feast of Corpus Christi at the do I allow myself to be transformed by Him?” CHRISTI, PAGE 4 Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome May 30. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 9, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Boy Scouts Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 IN TRUTH PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades AND EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad CHARITY

Editorial Department BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise have received a number of inquiries about the Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie recently approved resolution of the Boy Scouts Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Iof America which states the following: “No Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb youth may be denied membership in the Boy Wagner Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orienta- tion or preference alone.” Scouts, Scout leaders Business Department and parents, and others have asked me my posi- tion on this change and whether or not our par- BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride ishes will be allowed to continue sponsoring Boy AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Scout troops. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol When it comes to our young people, we must CNS PHOTO/MIKE CRUPI, CATHOLIC COURIER Boy Scouts serve as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion during a Catholic Scouting recog- [email protected] be ever vigilant in their Christian moral forma- tion and upbringing. This is a responsibility pri- nition Mass in 2010 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester, N.Y. The Boy Scouts of America voted Advertising Sales marily of parents. It is also a responsibility of the May 23 and approved a resolution that states, “No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Church, our teachers, and our youth leaders. We Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.” (260) 456-2824 are responsible for their training in virtue, includ- ing the virtue of chastity. gling with homosexual inclinations. The experi- There are active Catholics in our diocese who If a young person is experiencing same-sex ence of same-sex attraction, having a homo- experience same-sex attraction and live in accord Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org attraction, we must reach out to him/her with sexual tendency, while disordered, is not in itself with Church teaching. They are bearing witness love and support, and help him/her not to feel sinful. Regardless, every human person is called to Christ and living their faith in the midst of a Published weekly except the fourth isolated or alienated. Such young people need to live chastely; this is true regardless of sexual culture that is telling them to forsake the teach- Sunday in June, second and fourth special encouragement and guidance so they are inclinations or attractions. ings of the Church and to act on their homosex- weeks in July and August, the first, not drawn into an immoral lifestyle. They need The way many in the media, both secular ual temptations. But they strive to live in chastity third and fifth weeks of September and family support, good friendships and a strong media and some Catholic media, have reported and have embraced the call to holiness. With the last week in December by the Diocese spiritual life in order to live a healthy, chaste, the change in the Boy Scouts policy has been help of God’s grace, they are living good and of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. and holy life. Most importantly, they, like all of confusing. For example, many have reported that holy lives. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, us, need the support of the Church’s sacraments, the Boy Scouts are now accepting “openly gay I hope that the new Boy Scouts policy does IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at which heal, strengthen, and enable us to live the scouts.” Nowhere have I seen that language used not lead to encouraging young people to define Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing demands of the Gospel. by the Boy Scouts of America. The language, as themselves primarily in terms of their sexual office. The Church teaches that men and women quoted above, mentions non-denial of member- inclination. Our young people should be taught who have homosexual inclinations “must be ship based on sexual orientation. The use of the to define themselves primarily in terms of their POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: term “openly gay scouts” gives the impression Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitiv- identity as beloved children of God, created in His Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: ity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their of a scout who embraces the experience of same- image and likeness. Our fundamental orientation [email protected]. regard should be avoided” (CCC 2358). The sex attraction as if it defined his identity and who is toward God, and is not reducible to sexual incli- Church also teaches that “homosexual persons promotes a gay lifestyle. I don’t think that is what nations, however powerful they may seem. They MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort are called to chastity” (CCC 2359). the resolution means. should also see themselves as beloved members Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) The Boy Scouts of America has publicly As the new policy currently stands, I see no of the Body of Christ, the Church. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. stated that any sexual conduct, whether homo- reason to prohibit our parishes from sponsoring The National Catholic Committee on Scouting BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, sexual or heterosexual, by youth of Scouting age Boy Scout troops. At the same time, it is critical is cooperating with the Bishops of the United Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. that we be vigilant on how this new policy is States and relates to the USCCB through a Bishop 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. The change in the Boy Scouts’ membership interpreted and implemented. Liaison, Bishop Robert Guglielmone. They will standard, in itself, does not seem to me to be in It is important also that persons with a homo- be studying the details of the application of this News deadline is the Monday morning conflict with Catholic teaching. However, what sexual inclination know that the Church is here new resolution of the Boy Scouts of America over before publication date. Advertising is critical is the way in which it is understood to help and support them in living as chaste the coming months. The membership resolution is deadline is nine days before publica- tion date. and implemented. While the Church teaches disciples of Jesus, and not feel alienated from the scheduled to be implemented on January 1, 2014. that homosexual acts are sinful, it distinguishes Church. That is why our diocese has Courage The NCCS and Bishop Guglielmone will keep the Today’s Catholic may be reached at : between engaging in homosexual acts and strug- chapters in both Fort Wayne and South Bend. Bishops informed on this matter. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN 46856-1169; or email: Fiesta celebrates Hispanic Ministry plan [email protected]

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WARSAW — The promulgation Jesús, other diocesan departments The fiesta begins at 9 a.m. Following the Mass, there will of the diocesan Pastoral Plan for and Bishop Rhoades. with Adoration, the sacrament of be a fiesta where all are invited to Hispanic Ministry will be celebrat- Meetings at Our Lady of Reconciliation and Benediction by bring blankets and picnic lunches, ed at a fiesta on Saturday, June 8, Guadalupe Parish in Warsaw were Bishop Rhoades at 10:30 a.m., with though food to purchase will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church held to participate in surveys based Mass to follow at 11 a.m. available. Inflatables will be on site in Warsaw. This five-year plan by on five USCCB points of interest An estimated 10-12 priests for the children, along with face art the Diocesan Office for Hispanic to be strengthened throughout the will concelebrate the Mass on and plenty of space to play. Music, Ministry is in collaboration with U.S. Roman Catholic parishes. the memorial of the Immaculate multi-choir competitions and 13 parishes serving the Hispanic The Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Heart of Mary, and will have professional dancers will perform community at the request of Bishop Plan is the first diocesan plan creat- a Consecration to Our Lady’s throughout the day. Kevin C. Rhoades. ed for the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Immaculate Heart during the Mass. Planning began two years ago South Bend. Bishop Rhoades has An apostolic blessing, plenary through multi-parish efforts, includ- encouraged other diocesan depart- indulgence will also be a part of Lourdes E. Silva, associate director ing pastors, laity, the Hispanic ments to prepare plans in the future this celebration offered by Bishop of the Hispanic Ministry Office, Ministry Director Enid Roman de based on this model. Rhoades. contributed to this article. June 9, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Sacred Heart Parish embarks Public Schedule of on Marian consecration biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

BY KAY COZAD II. The “33 Days to Morning Glory” Saturday Mass and then stay to pray book summarizes these spiritual a rosary cenacle, sometimes followed • Sunday, June 9 to Friday, June 14 — Spring Assembly of leaders’ teachings, and with the com- by brunch. We are also working on a United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, San Diego, Calif. WARSAW — A group of Sacred panion DVD presentation by Father “field trip” to the Passion of Christ at • Saturday, June 15, 5 p.m. — Mass at Our Lady of Hungary Heart parishioners in Warsaw will Gaitley and group discussion partici- St. John, Ind., the end of June.” Church, South Bend gather on June 8 to hold a Marian pants are inspired to live their faith The diverse group at Sacred Heart consecration at their church, which more fully in everyday situations. will have another opportunity to grow marks the culmination of an exciting Ida List, youth minister at Sacred more fully in entrusting themselves new six-week small-group retreat Heart Parish and coordinator of the to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious venture offered by Lighthouse retreat program there, says, “The the Blessed Mother by moving on Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese Catholic Media, distributor of purpose of this retreat is to lead us to to the second phase of the program Catholic CDs, books, prayer cards formally entrust ourselves to Mary. called “Consoling the Heart of Jesus,” • St. Patrick Church, 807 Tyler St., Walkerton, will host and more in kiosks in churches One can do the 33-day consecration a 10-week retreat on Divine Mercy. Adoration from 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, for across the nation. on their own. However, the idea with But for now they are excited to be Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. “33 Days to Morning Glory” is this model, is to bring together groups attending the Mass on June 8 to read • St. Patrick Church, 309 S. Taylor, South Bend, will have a a parish-based consecration to the within a parish to share their journey the Consecration Prayer as a group. holy hour on Friday, June 7, from 12:45-3 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus through the of reading, pondering what they have Father DeVolder will offer a special • St. Joseph Church, 1300 N. Main St., Bluffton, will host prayer Immaculate Heart of Mary, based read, sharing it in a small group situ- blessing for the group and sign their and Adoration on Wednesday, June 26. Exposition and Adoration on Marians of the Immaculate ation and then watching a short video certificates after Mass. from 5-7 p.m.; private and individual Adoration from 5-6 p.m.; Conception (MIC) Father Michael on the particular saint or blessed Two more “33 Days to Morning public and community prayers for life, marriage and religious free- Gaitley’s book of the same title. whose work they had just read about. Glory” retreats are already in the dom from 6-7 p.m. The program is phase one of a It is a wonderful parish-based pro- planning stages at Sacred Heart. • Immaculate Conception Church, 500 E. Seventh St., Auburn, three-part evangelization initiative gram for the New Evangelization.” The first will begin July 13 with the has holy hour Mondays 5:30-6:30 and every Friday from 11 a.m. launched in 2012 called Hearts The group of 17 Sacred Heart consecration date of Aug. 15. The to noon. The Adoration Chapel is open Monday through Friday Afire, “a small-group, parish-based, parishioners began their weekly second begins in November. from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and people are encouraged to spend time in faith renewal program inspired by 90-minute meetings on May 8 at As coordinator at Sacred Heart Adoration and pray for the intentions of life, marriage and religious Blessed John Paul II’s call to a New Sacred Heart Church where pastor Church, List is willing to assist other liberty. Evangelization.” Father Phil DeVolder approved the parishes engage in this program. • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, has There is a fee of $33 for the retreat, blessing the groups’ rosaries She says, “Lighthouse Catholic holy hours all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. retreat materials and the proceeds and Miraculous Medals. Media has joined a partnership with • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half go to help the Marians of the List sees the program as an the MIC’s to help promote this (3:30 -5 p.m.) every Saturday of Adoration and Exposition prior to Immaculate Conception seminarian inspired opportunity for commu- Consecration to Jesus through Mary. the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of pri- formation. nity growth with the diversity of the I am what they call the Servant vate prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious “33 Days to Morning Glory” people who join. “We have a mixture Leader for this area and am happy to Liberty. offers a remarkable 33-day journey of men and women, which range in field questions or help other groups • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts Eucharistic to consecration to Jesus through age from 24 to 77,” she says, add- get started. Lighthouse is offering Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. Mary with the inspiration of St. ing, “Many of us are CRHP grads so some additional free items when and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The parish asks Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian this has been a great way to continue groups order through us. The pro- participants to pray for the protection of marriage, religious free- Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of to grow in faith together! Also as gram can be done in a home setting dom and unborn children. Calcutta and Blessed Pope John Paul many as possible gather at the first depending on the size of the group.” State legislators organizing to respond to religious freedom challenges

“Legislators find input from you as tape in an iPad world.” BY DENNIS SADOWSKI thought leaders invaluable.” Rabbi Abba Cohen, director of Jennifer Kraska, executive the Washington office of Agudath WASHINGTON (CNS) — State director of the Colorado Catholic Israel for America, urged the audi- legislatures, rather than the federal Conference, expressed concern over ence to challenge derisive comments courts, are becoming the new battle- what she described as “outright about religion and religious practice. grounds over religious freedom, two hostility” toward religious belief that “This indeed creates a more sec- state legislators acknowledged at the emerged at times in debates in the ular society,” he said. “This leads to 2013 National Religious Freedom Colorado Legislature. the creation of a poison atmosphere Conference. She called for a broad-based in society to weaken laws protecting Citing examples of legislative effort to educate people about the religious freedom.” proposals and the introduction threats to religious freedom that Speakers also raised concerns of rules governing state-funded have emerged nationwide. that discrimination against people programs and schools, Oklahoma “I am hopeful that in Colorado of faith has increased in workplaces State Rep. Rebecca Hamilton, a we will someday soon put an end and schools and within government. Democrat, and Idaho State Sen. Curt to these senseless attacks on reli- Among examples cited were a busi- McKenzie, a Republican, said they gious liberty,” Kraska said. “I know ness that restricts someone wearing believe such efforts are intended to for the vast amount of people in a turban or a hijab from having pub- remove any religious influence from CNS PHOTO/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC Colorado, the issue of religious lib- lic contact with customers, bullying public life. State Rep. Rebecca Hamilton of Oklahoma attends the 2013 National erty is not a partisan issue. Rather it of students representing a minority Hamilton, who identified herself Religious Freedom Conference in Washington May 30. Hamilton, a pro- is a constitutional value that must be faith and rules that require men and as a pro-life Catholic, told the 150 life Democrat and Catholic, was among panelists at the conference dis- protected and cherished.” women wanting to obtain a driver’s people at the conference that she has cussing challenges to religious freedom in the country. A round-table of six religious license or photo identification to been told by at least one constituent leaders of different faiths also uncover their hair in violation reli- to “go to church all you want but explored concerns about limits on gious practice. leave it there.” In response, legislators in some McKenzie, who spearheaded religious freedom, with several Amardeep Singh, director of “The arrogance of telling me to states have formed religious free- the formation of the Idaho caucus speakers addressing the importance programs with the Sikh Coalition, ignore my religious beliefs ... is a dom caucuses, small groups of in 2012, said the group has helped of reaching out to young adults at a a Sikh civil rights organization, result of the ethos of the culture in legislators committed to blocking protect religious freedom through the time when religious practice among said that because such practices are which we live, in which it’s OK to attempts to limit religious practice. passage of a law allowing students members of that age group is declin- growing, people of faith must stand attack people because of their faith,” Tim Schulz, state legislative at public universities to follow their ing. together to defend one another. He Hamilton said. policy director for the American own consciences and faith standards “Young people in the 20 to 40 also called for tolerance not just “We’ve reached the point in this Religious Freedom Program at the in forming groups and selecting their (year-old) demographic don’t under- among people faith but in wider country that bashing people because Ethics and Public Policy Center, own leaders. Similar legislation has stand our concerns,” said the Rev. society. of their faith is accepted, it is tolerated. said nine state caucuses have been made its way to other states, he said. Eugene F. Rivers III, senior policy “If we’re going to ask society to You can get re-elected doing it. You formed in the last year. He told the “Don’t underestimate the ability adviser to the presiding bishop of accept our differences, we’re going can have big ratings on your television conference similar caucuses are of this program to influence policy the Pentecostal Church of God in to have to accept secular differences show doing it,” Hamilton said. being formed in nine other states. at the state level,” McKenzie said. Christ. “We’re using an eight-track as well,” Singh said. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 9, 2013 Something special for you, Six women profess initial vows (stylish maternity clothes) (personalized jewelry) as Sisters of the Holy Cross your little one (personalized items) NOTRE DAME — Six women (everything else you can imagine) from Africa and Asia made their initial profession of vows and daddy. as Sisters of the Holy Cross on (overstuffed recliners) May 27 in a simple ceremony (great gifts for the in the Church of Our Lady of mothers in your life) Loretto, Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame. Holy Cross Sister Joan Marie Steadman, president of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, received their vows. Sign up in store for Those professing initial vows our Loyalty are Sisters Semerita Mbambu Program and get and Rose Kyomukama, both Entered to Win a from Uganda; Sister Jane Aluku FREE Nightstand! Masangir from Kenya; Sister $325 VALUE Royne Josephine Costa from Bangladesh; and Sisters Bijoycy Thongnibah and Khochem Mossang, both from India. Each PHOTO BY SISTER MARGARET ANN NOWACKI, CSC sister is returning to her home Six women from Africa and Asia made initial profession of vows as Sisters area, where she will live with of the Holy Cross on May 27. From left are Sisters Semerita Mbambu, Sisters of the Holy Cross in com- Jane Aluku Masangir, Rose Kyomukama, Royne Josephine Costa, Bijoycy munity and will serve those in Thongnibah and Khochem Mossang. need through her ministry. New Location! This group of sisters spent the 620 W. 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Father “Give them some food yourselves.” of God,” a solidarity that can never CHRISTI “In the face of the crowd’s be exhausted and should never stop Christopher Lapp needs, this is the disciples’ solution: causing awe. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Everyone takes care of himself; “Once again this evening, Jesus dismiss the crowd,” the pope said. gives Himself to us in the Eucharist, & “Many times we Christians have shares our journey and, in fact, account of the multiplication of that same temptation; we don’t take makes Himself the food that sustains Deacon the loaves and fishes, the pope on the needs of others, but dismiss our lives, even when the road gets said gathering around Jesus, them with a compassionate ‘May rough and obstacles slow our steps,” Zachary Barry listening to His word and being God help you’ or a not-so-compas- Pope Francis said. nourished by Him transforms the sionate ‘Good luck.’” At the same time, he said, in May God Bless you both in multitude of anonymous indi- Jesus’ solution, though, was to receiving the Eucharist faithfully your new ministries! viduals into a community of faith ask God’s blessing on the little food “the Lord leads us to follow His where people share who they are available, then to have the disciples path — that of service, sharing and what they have. share it with crowd, he said. and giving; and that little that The same dynamic should be at “It is a moment of profound we have, the little that we are, if work today when Catholics gather at communion: the crowd quenched by shared, becomes a treasure because Mass to listen to the Gospel and be the word of the Lord is now nour- the power of God, who is love, nourished by the body and blood of ished by His bread of life, and all descends to our poverty and trans- Jesus, he said. had their fill.” forms it.” “The Eucharist is the sacrament What Jesus encouraged the dis- of the communion that takes us out ciples to do was an act of “solidar- of our individualism so that together ity,” he said, which is nothing other Thank you, Today’s Catholic readers, we live our discipleship, our faith in than “placing at God’s disposal what Him,” Pope Francis said. little we have, our humble abilities, for your donations. The pope said he is “always because only in sharing and in giv- struck” by the disciples asking Jesus ing will our lives be fruitful.” to send the crowd away to find food In the Eucharist, the pope said, and lodging and Jesus telling him, Catholics experience the “solidarity June 9, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Religious liberty attacked in Iraq Christian Community in Iraq — struggling to survive

unday evening Mass had just started at Our Lady of Salvation Catholic SCathedral on Oct. 31, 2010 when explosions were heard nearby. One priest began shepherding parishioners into a fortified back room, but heavily armed suicide bombers entered the church and Prayer for the Protection barricaded the doors. Another priest approached the attackers and begged them to spare the of Religious Liberty worshippers. He was shot and God our Creator, died with a crucifix in his hand. From Your provident hand we have received our right to life, lib- The attackers began shooting ran- erty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as Your people domly as they rounded up parish- Oand given us the right and the duty to worship You, the only true God, and ioners remaining in the church Your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of Your Holy and held them hostage. They tried Spirit, You call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the to break into the fortified room light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. where 60 people were huddled We ask You to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. and when unsuccessful, threw Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when grenades in through a window. CNS PHOTO/SAAD SHALASH, REUTERS they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf Several hours later Iraqi security An Iraqi woman prays during a 2011 Christmas Mass at St. Joseph Chaldean of the rights of Your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of forces stormed the church to free the Catholic Church in Baghdad. During a Sept. 24 event in Rome, Iraq’s ambas- faith. hostages as the attackers exploded sador to the Vatican, Habbeb Mohammed Hadi Ali Sadr, urged Arab nations Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all Your their suicide vests. In the end, 58 to support the presence of Christians within their own borders and abroad. sons and daughters gathered in Your Church in this decisive hour in the his- hostages, including two priests, a tory of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger over- three-month-old child, and police come — for the sake of our children, our grandchildren and all who come were killed, and 75 were wounded. viewed as “soft targets” since they Bishop Richard E. Pates, after us — this great land will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, The walls of the church were do not have their own militias. Chairman of the Committee on with liberty and justice for all.” scarred with bullets and blood. An Systematic kidnappings, even International Justice and Peace, rep- We ask this through Christ our Lord. al-Qaeda affiliated group claimed of priests and bishops for ransom, resented USCCB at the Patriarchal Amen. responsibility. and killings have caused thousands event in Baghdad. He reported This horrific attack was roundly of Christians to flee their homes, that in a sign of support for the denounced by many, including Iraqi either going abroad or being dis- Christians of Iraq, high-ranking Fortnight For Freedom planned June 21 through July 4 Muslim leaders. Pope Benedict XVI placed internally, trying to find safe public officials, including both the expressed profound sorrow “at this haven. Safety is hard to find. Some Prime Minister and the Speaker of Masses are scheduled in the The Franciscan Brothers Minor absurd violence, which is even more Iraqi Christians have been displaced the Parliament, a Shia and a Sunni Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. will host Fortnight for Freedom savage because it struck defenseless numerous times and are running out Muslim respectively, attended the rallies July 1 and 2 on the plaza of people, gathered in God’s house, of resources. Patriarch’s installation. On Saturday, June 22, Bishop the Cathedral of the Immaculate which is a house of love and recon- The number of Christians in The ancient Church in Iraq is Kevin C. Rhoades will open the Conception, Fort Wayne, begin- ciliation.” Iraq is now estimated to be about struggling to survive and to flourish Fortnight for Freedom in the ning at 7 p.m. each night with Unfortunately, this attack 400,000, and at one level their again. The Christians who remain, diocese with a Mass celebrated music, a speaker and a rosary was not the only attack against future appears bleak, but in March and the brave priests and sisters who at 8 a.m. at the Cathedral of the procession at 8 p.m. to the Allen Christians in Iraq, even though it 2013 a new Chaldean Catholic serve them, are striving to build a Immaculate Conception in Fort County Courthouse. The themes remains memorable due to the scale Patriarch, Louis Raphael I Sako, new Iraq that includes space for Wayne. He will conclude the for the speakers will be: “Staying of the carnage. Christians, who used was enthroned. He implored his the historic Christian community fortnight with a Mass, Thursday, Faithful” on July 1 with Franciscan to number about 1.4 million in Iraq flock: “Do not isolate yourselves to participate in what has tradition- July 4, at 9 a.m. at St. Matthew Father David Mary Engo as speak- before 2003, have often been target- and do not emigrate. Whatever the ally been a multi-ethnic and multi- Cathedral in South Bend. er; “Medical Moral Dilemmas for ed by extremists, some of whom are pressures you are under, this is your religious society. Fostering religious The faithful are also encouraged Catholic Doctors” with speaker Dr. allied with political parties seeking land and the contribution you can freedom will strengthen the rule of to participate in Masses and special Thomas McGovern, president of to gain advantage. In an unstable give does not depend on your num- law and the protection of human observances at parishes throughout the Dr. Jerome Lejeune Guild of political environment, Christians are ber but on your attitude.” rights for all Iraqis. the diocese. Northeast Indiana on July 2. Religious freedom and marriage

Redefining marriage and crimination. In the words of one allegedly not hosting a “wedding” their religious beliefs. In May 2012, notary: “I’m a Catholic and under reception for a same-sex “couple,” the New Mexico Court of Appeals the threat to religious no circumstances would I do a Catholic owners of a bed and break- denied the owners’ appeal, affirm- liberty same-sex marriage.” He added, “I’m fast settled a discrimination lawsuit, ing the lower court opinion that the concerned that if I refused to per- requiring them to (1) pay a $10,000 studio violated the state Human ope Benedict XVI taught: form a same-sex marriage, I could civil penalty, (2) pay $20,000 to Rights Act. The owners of the stu- “Marriage and the family be challenged legally.” a charitable trust, and (3) not host dio, who have also been ordered to are institutions that must • Maryland (December 2012) — wedding receptions of any kind. pay almost $7,000 in attorneys’ fees Pbe promoted and defended from A small business owner has had to Upon settling the lawsuit, the own- to the complainant, have appealed every possible misrepresenta- terminate the wedding portion of his ers of the bed and breakfast said, to the New Mexico State Supreme tion of their true nature, since business or face lawsuits for not ser- “But no one can force us to abandon Court. whatever is injurious to them is vicing same-sex “weddings.” This our deeply held beliefs about mar- • Catholic Charities — Catholic injurious to society itself.” — small business owner anticipates riage.” Charities of Boston (2006), “Sacramentum Caritatis,” 29. As now losing approximately $50,000 • New Jersey (October 2012) — Catholic Charities San Francisco the following examples illustrate, in revenue annually. The New Jersey Division on Civil (2006), Catholic Charities of the efforts to redefine marriage are • New York (September 2012) Rights found that a Methodist orga- Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., harming our religious liberties. — A same-sex “couple” is suing nization violated a public accom- (2010), and Catholic Charities affili- • Maine (December 2012) — a restaurant for cancelling their modations law by not allowing a ates in Illinois (2011) had to cease The State of Maine has informed rehearsal dinner and the catering CNS PHOTO/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC same-sex civil union ceremony at its adoption services or face civil liabil- all notaries public (approximately of their “wedding” because the A political sign against Maryland’s boardwalk pavilion. ity for not placing children in the 25,000) — including clergy— that restaurant manager allegedly does same-sex marriage initiative is • New Mexico (May 2012) homes of same-sex couples. regardless of religious objec- not want to participate in “gay wed- — The owners of a photography tions, they must “wed” same-sex seen outside St. Joseph Church in dings.” The restaurant manager Largo, Md., Nov. 3, 2012. Voters in studio would not take the pictures “couples,” if they wed opposite-sex allegedly cancelled the business of a same-sex “commitment cer- couples. Otherwise, these notaries arrangement for spiritual reasons. Maryland and Maine approved gay emony” because they did not want could be subject to a claim of dis- • Vermont (August 2012) — For marriage in their states. to participate in behavior contrary to 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 9, 2013

Hearing focuses on company, and the Grote family, who run an Indiana-based manufacturer proposal to ban abortion of vehicle safety products, a tempo- rary injunction in complying with past 20 weeks of pregnancy the HHS contraceptive mandate. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The ews riefs The federal government requires n B that most employers, including reli- fetal nervous system and brain struc- tures that communicate pain are gious employers, provide coverage already in place by the 18th week of contraceptives, sterilization and Pope Francis plans can absolutely deny that Benedict touches our very souls,” the Church some abortion-inducing drugs free of of gestation, a neurobiologist from XVI is working on the planned leaders added. “Executions coarsen Utah told a congressional hearing charge, even if the employer is mor- to complete encyclical encyclical.” us. We daily condemn the glorifica- ally opposed to such services. Both May 23. “There is universal agree- tion of violence, but what example ment that pain is detected by the on faith, spokesman says the Korte and Grote families seek is set when our state legitimizes kill- permanent relief from the mandate. fetus in the first trimester,” although Florida bishops say use ing? What results can we expect?” it is not known if that pain is experi- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — of death penalty enced in quite the same way as it is Continuing a papal tradition of Saying kids suffer most, in adults, said Maureen Condic, an finishing a predecessor’s work in ‘sanctions revenge’ HHS contraceptive associate professor of neurobiology progress, Pope Francis intends to mandate challenged by Vatican reiterates call and adjunct professor of pediatrics complete an encyclical — on the vir- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CNS) — to end Syrian violence at the University of Utah School tue of faith — begun during the pon- Using capital punishment to show family-owned businesses of Medicine in Salt Lake City. She tificate of Pope Benedict XVI. “I can that killing is wrong “sanctions confirm that the plan for an encycli- in court GENEVA (CNS) — The Vatican also said that unborn babies are revenge,” Florida’s seven Catholic has reiterated its call for negotiations cal on faith, begun by Benedict XVI, bishops said in a letter to Gov. Rick anesthetized when undergoing fetal WASHINGTON (CNS) — Lawsuits to end the violence in Syria, saying surgery because, she explained, doc- has been taken up by the new pope,” Scott. Asking that Scott commute Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, filed by family-owned businesses that children are suffering the most. tors have observed that fetuses do the death sentences of inmates Elmer “Silencing the guns is the prior- Vatican spokesman, said in a May Carroll, William Van Poyck and against the U.S. Department of Health experience pain. Condic was one and Human Services’ contraceptive ity,” Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, of several witnesses testifying at 24 email response to questions. He Marshall Gore to life in prison, the said it would “be premature” to mandate on moral grounds continue the Vatican’s permanent observer the hearing sponsored by U.S. Rep. bishops said the violence of capital to U.S. agencies in Geneva, told guess when the encyclical would be punishment would do little to relieve to make their way through the courts. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., as chair of the The businesses offer a range of ser- the Human Rights Council May House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on completed. The statement followed the pain of the survivors of the men’s reports in Italian media claiming that vices, from making wooden cabinets 29 during a debate on Syria. This the Constitution and Civil Justice. victims or be helpful to society. means people must reject “personal the retired pope would be complet- Scott recently signed warrants for to selling car supplies to and running Franks, with several co-sponsors has a chain of arts and crafts stores, and revenge” and the “inordinate ambi- introduced the Pain Capable Unborn ing the encyclical himself. In an arti- the executions of the men over a cle for his diocesan bulletin, Bishop the owners include Catholics, evan- tions of dominance by any group,” Protection Act to prohibit abortion span of 26 days starting May 29. Archbishop Tomasi said. Syrian reb- Luigi Martella of Molfetta, Italy, had Observers said the executions would gelical Christians and Mennonites. nationwide after 20 weeks of ges- What they have in common is the els are demanding the resignation of tation, approximately the stage at said that when he met Pope Francis be the most in such a brief period in mid-May with other bishops from belief that their for-profit businesses Syrian President Bashar Assad. Both which scientists say unborn babies of time in more than two decades. sides have been accused of atrocities. Italy’s Puglia region, the pope told “Governor, will our citizenry be any should be allowed to seek an exemp- are capable of feeling pain. Franks tion from that part of the health Calling the violence in Syria “the recently reintroduced a measure them that he had been worried about safer, will Floridians be any better Pope Benedict’s health, “but now he law they say violates their religious terrain of the violation of all human that would outlaw abortions in the protected, if we execute these men? rights,” Archbishop Tomasi said the is much better.” Bishop Martella said Will not the safety of persons and beliefs. On May 22 a panel of judges District of Columbia after 20 weeks, for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the tragedy risks intensifying regional and he and a number of other mem- Pope Francis “wanted to share a con- the preservation of public order be as fidence, almost a revelation with us: 7th Circuit in Chicago heard oral and global conflicts. He also cited bers of Congress want to amend secure if instead you commute these statistics from the more than two Benedict XVI is finishing writing the sentences to lifelong confinement?” arguments in two of those cases. it to make it nationwide. Congress The judges previously overturned years of conflict: Tens of thousands has legislative jurisdiction over the encyclical on faith that will be signed the bishops asked. “Killing people by Pope Francis.” Responding to the decision of a lower-court judge killed; 1.5 million Syrians have fled district. to show that killing is wrong is a to other countries; more than 4 mil- questions, Father Lombardi said, “I piercing contradiction and one that and gave the Korte family, who own an Illinois-based construction lion people have lost their homes. Pope John XXIII’s life shows faith leads to interior peace, pope says

The pope, a Jesuit, said he wasn’t we learn to mortify our selfishness to BY CINDY WOODEN trying to give the founder of his order make room for the love of the Lord special publicity, but Blessed John’s and His will, then we will find peace, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The life reputation for goodness “reminds me then we will know how to be peace- of Blessed John XXIII is a lesson in of something St. Ignatius of Loyola makers and spread peace around us.” how obedience and trust in God lead would tell the Jesuits about the quali- Pope Francis said Pope John’s to an interior peace that is naturally ties a superior had to have. He would decision to convoke the Second recognized by and shared with oth- list this and that — a long list of Vatican Council, which opened in ers, Pope Francis said. qualities — but in the end, he would October 1962, was the result of a Joining a pilgrimage of 3,000 say if he doesn’t have those qualities, “prophetic intuition” based on his people from the late pope’s home at least he must have much goodness, “love for the tradition of the Church diocese — Bergamo, Italy — Pope be a father, a priest with goodness.” and his awareness of its need for con- Francis prayed at the tomb of The 76-year-old Pope Francis stant updating.” Blessed John June 3, the 50th anni- told members of the pilgrimage, The council and Pope John’s versary of his death. “Those like me, who are of a certain “offering his life for its good out- Bishop Francesco Beschi of age, remember well the emotion” come,” he said, are “a shining light Bergamo told Pope Francis that he surrounding the last days of Pope for the journey ahead of us.” reminds many people of Blessed John’s life in 1963. “St. Peter’s Pope Francis told the Bergamo John, especially with his gestures Square became an open-air shrine, CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING pilgrims that they were right to be and his “evangelical liberty.” Pope day and night welcoming faithful Pope Francis prays at the tomb of Blessed John XXII in St. Peter’s Basilica proud of the pope who came from Francis replied that those character- of every age and social condition in at the Vatican June 3, the 50th anniversary of his death. Pilgrims from their region; “preserve his spirit, trepidation and prayer for the pope’s deepen your study of his life and istics come from the Lord and added the late pope’s home diocese of Bergamo attended a Mass to mark the health,” he said. writings, but, especially, imitate his that he could comment further, but anniversary. would do so with the bishop pri- Blessed John was “an effective holiness.” vately. weaver of relationships and a valid Blessed John XXIII was born Turning serious, Pope Francis promoter of unity, inside and outside that his peacefulness was the result himself, without holding back any- Angelo Roncalli in Sotto il Monte told the pilgrims: “The whole world the Church community,” the pope of a spiritual journey marked by dis- thing asked of him, even when that Nov. 25, 1881. He was ordained a recognized Pope John as a pastor said. He was “open to dialogue with cipline, by recognizing and taming meant leaving his homeland, facing a priest for the Diocese of Bergamo and father. A pastor because he was Christians of other churches, with selfish desires and by an obedience world he didn’t know and spending in 1904. Between 1925 and 1944, a father.” exponents of the Jewish and Muslim that allowed the Holy Spirit to work years in places where there were very he served as a Vatican diplomat in Blessed John was and still is worlds and with many other people through his superiors. few Catholics,” the pope said. Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece. After referred to by many as “the good of good will.” For Blessed John, obedience The notion of spiritual discipline his service in the diplomatic corps, pope,” Pope Francis said. “How The pope told the Bergamo meant “undertaking in the Church is one that needs to be rediscovered, he was named archbishop of Venice wonderful it is to find a priest who is pilgrims that from reading Blessed the service his superiors asked of Pope Francis said. “If we learn to let in 1953. really good, filled with goodness.” John’s “Journal of a Soul,” it is clear him, without seeking anything for ourselves be led by the Holy Spirit, if June 9, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Kayla Stezel receives Area Catholics join forces humanitarian award to build Habitat home FORT WAYNE FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne — Kayla Stezel, Around the diocese Habitat for Humanity and area student at Catholic churches and schools are Bishop Dwenger partnering to build a home for a High School, hardworking family in the com- Fort Wayne, was munity. honored with ST. CHARLES SCOUTS RECEIVE RELIGIOUS MEDALS St. Vincent de Paul Catholic the American KAYLA STETZEL Church has led the charge in Red Cross helping Habitat bring together Northeast Catholics in Allen County to Indiana Youth make the dream of homeowner- Humanitarian of the Year Award ship a reality for a family in need. for her dedication to volunteering Fundraising efforts by numerous through the Euell Wilson Center parishes and schools have raised and Project Reads, improving $40,000 of the $60,000 needed the welfare of others by tutoring to build the home. And, contri- children to increase their literacy butions to the build can now be levels. A luncheon was planned made online by visiting www. for June 6 at the Courtyard by fortwaynehabitat.org/catholic- Marriott at which she was present- apostle-build and clicking on the ed with her certification award. donate link. The build was blessed by ‘The Story Inside’ work- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, and will be the second Catholic shop offered at MoonTree Apostle Build with local parishes Studios in June partnering to build a Habitat home in the Fort Wayne area. DONALDSON — Registration is Groups already committed to now open for “The Story Inside,” the Catholic Apostle Build with a weekend retreat with facilitator Fort Wayne Habitat are: Queen of George Schricker at MoonTree Angels, Our Lady of Good Hope, Studios, Friday, June 28, through PROVIDED BY ROBERTA BUCKLEY St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. Vincent, Sunday, June 30. This “train the Most Precious Blood, St. Charles, trainer” session is especially help- Junior Girl Scout Troop 20906 held their Girl Scout Mass with Father Jacob Meyer at St. John the Baptist of Fort Wayne, ful to participants interested in St. Charles Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne, on Sunday, May 19, at the 5 p.m. Mass. St. Louis Besancon, Cathedral of teaching processes that encour- Immaculate Conception, Women’s age adaptive and creative thinking Following a short ceremony and blessing of the “I Live My Faith” medals prior to Mass, Life as well as Bishop Dwenger for effective communication in a seven Girl Scouts were presented their medals by their troop leaders. The troop is led by and Bishop Luers high schools. group setting. The partnership will not only Overnight accommodations Brad Neuhaus and co-leaders Treva Screeton and Nancy Vinson. Other Girl Scout troops make the fundraising goal of will be available at the Lindenwood of all grade levels helped assist at Mass as greeters, ushers and offertory bearers. A recep- $60,000 needed to complete a Retreat and Conference Center. Habitat home reachable, but will Register by calling (574) 935- tion followed Mass where four troops participated in “bridging” over to the next level of also allow every member of the 1712, or visit www.moontreestu- Girl Scouting, and the award recipients were acknowledged for their accomplishment. Church body to work together as dios.org. the hands and feet of Christ in the Pictured are Erin Neuhaus, Hope Screeton, Brittany Vinson, Emma Pillie and Aubrey community. Serra Club of South Bend Kinsey with Father Meyer. Not present were Olivia Carney and Sammy McLaughlin. offers Father’s Day cards

SOUTH BEND — The Serra pursued her vision to staff a small Club of South Bend is sponsor- is the daughter of Shaney and Craig Bender of Albion. clinic with nurses to provide JACK CASTLEMAN WINS K OF C STATE ing the sale of St. Joseph Father’s health education and screenings to Day cards after all Masses on the Sister Maura Brannick, those living in the near west side POSTER CONTEST weekends of June 1-2 and June of South Bend. The health cen- 8-9 at Corpus Christi Church. All honored with Lifetime ter’s humble beginnings in 1986 donations for the cards will go to Achievement Award were in a 400-square-foot, two- the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South bay garage on Washington Street. Bend for seminarian education. MISHAWAKA — Saint Joseph Today this vision is a For more information call Dick Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) 10,000-square-foot comprehen- Wosocki at (574) 272-9043 or has announced that Holy Cross sive primary care clinic at the Susan Vales at (574) 204-2084. Sister Maura Brannick, founder of corner of Chapin and Western the Sister Maura Brannick, CSC, in South Bend. The health cen- St. Mary School, Avilla, Health Center in South Bend, is ter focuses on providing care for student participates a recipient of the 2013 Lifetime the unemployed or working poor. Achievement Award from the Services include routine check- in national bee Catholic Health Association ups and exams, treatment for ill- nesses and injuries, chronic dis- AVILLA — (CHA). ease management, screenings and Kaelyn Bender, CHA’s Lifetime Achievement immunizations, medication assis- an eighth-grader Award annually recognizes an tance, a dental clinic and more. at St. Mary of individual who has devoted much Medical care is provided through the Assumption of her/his life to Catholic health- the generosity of volunteer phy- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN School in Avilla, care. This award is conferred sicians and nurses in the com- recently com- each year upon an acknowledged munity, and laboratory services Jack Castleman, a sixth grader at St. Joseph School, peted in the leader of a health ministry who are donated by the South Bend 2013 Scripps KAELYN BENDER has inspired and mentored numer- Monroeville, was recently named the Knights of Columbus ous others. This individual’s Medical Foundation. Howard National The 2013 Lifetime state winner for the 2013 “Alcohol Abuse” Poster Contest. Spelling Bee in leadership should extend past the Catholic health ministry to influ- Achievement Award was recog- Castleman was awarded the certificate and a $50 check by the Washington, D.C. This was Bender’s nized at CHA’s annual Catholic second trip to the National Spelling ence and impact the local com- munity and beyond. Health Assembly, held June 2-4 in State Council. He is the son of Larry and Karen Castleman. Bee. While she was there, Bender Anaheim, Calif. and her family participated in sev- Sister Maura’s impact on the Pictured, from left, are Don Shutt, Grand Knight, Jack Michiana community is immea eral bee-week activities, toured the Castleman and Knight Steve Haydock of Council No. 12741, Capitol Building, and met with Rep. surable. At an age when most Marlin Stutzman and his family. She consider retirement, Sister Maura St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 9, 2013

this in countless ways: in preach- ing, in works of charity, in guiding ORDAIN people, in tending Christ’s sheep, seeking out the lost sheep, imparting Guide me in riGht pAths for his nAme’s sAke ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 absolution, anointing the sick.” He added: “This laying down of your life will be sacramentally the great High Priest and Good expressed every day in your celebra- Shepherd, in order to extend His sav- tion of the Eucharist, the source ing mission,” Bishop Rhoades added. and summit of your priestly life “Soon to be ‘Father’ Christopher and ministry. Chris, every time you Lapp, he will do things which no offer Holy Mass, the heavens will man can do by his own power: in be opened; Jesus, the Living Bread, Christ’s name, he will speak the will come down and give life to His words which absolve us of our sins, people. It is in the Eucharist that you and over the offerings of bread and will experience the depth of the gift wine, he will speak Christ’s words of the Priesthood. May you always that make His Body and Blood pres- be a faithful servant of the Eucharist ent as food for His people.” as a humble and reverent minister of “How close God is to us, His this amazing mystery!” beloved people, in the gifts He gives After the homily, Deacon Lapp us through the ministry of the priests of declared his intentions to assume His Son,” Bishop Rhoades exclaimed. the responsibility of the office of Bishop Rhoades focused the Priesthood and promised obedience homily on the John’s Gospel, and respect to the bishop and his suc- Chapter 10 and Psalm 23, readings cessors. chosen by Deacon Lapp, that refer The elect then prostrated himself to the Good Shepherd and get to the on the floor of the cathedral as a heart of the priestly vocation. Jesus, sign of his complete submission to the Good Shepherd, says: “I know the will of God, while the Litany of mine and mine know me.” Saints was beautifully sung. “God indeed knows us and is The deacon knelt before Bishop concerned about every one of us. Rhoades and later the entire college The ordained priest, through the of priests who processed by to lay sacrament of Holy Orders, is config- hands on the head of the candidate, ured to Christ the Good Shepherd,” in accordance with the apostolic Bishop Rhoades said. “Chris, you tradition. Then, with Deacon Lapp are called first and foremost to reveal kneeling before him, Bishop in your priestly life and ministry the Rhoades put aside the miter, and, love of the Good Shepherd for His with hands outstretched, prayed the flock. This will be your mission, to Prayer of Ordination. share the Lord’s love and concern for The newly ordained priest was His people, in all you do.” then vested by Msgr. John Kuzmich, The psalmist writes, “He (the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul, Fort shepherd) guides me in right paths Wayne, and Msgr. John Suelzer, for His name’s sake. …” pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, Fort JOE ROMIE Bishop Rhoades noted the priest Wayne, with the stole and chasuble, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades lays hands on the head of Christopher Lapp in points out the right path to those he signs of the priestly office, after accordance with the apostolic tradition. serves. which Bishop Rhoades anointed the “He goes before them and leads new priest’s palms with Chrism, a them,” Bishop Rhoades said. “And consecrated and perfumed oil that when they are walking in the dark symbolizes wisdom and strength. valley, the priest is there to give hope The gifts of the people were and courage.” brought forward to Bishop Rhoades “How many dark valleys there are: by the Lapp family members. They trials and temptations, discouragements delivered the paten and chalice to and sufferings,” he added. “Chris and Bishop Rhoades, who then handed my brother priests, we must be good them over to Father Lapp with the shepherds, bringing people light when exhortation to discharge his priestly they are in darkness, using the shep- duties in imitation of Christ. herd’s rod to protect our people and The ordination rite concluded their faith, and using the shepherd’s with Bishop Rhoades and all the staff to help people to tread difficult other priests in attendance bestowing paths and to follow the Lord. We must the fraternal kiss of peace on Father be there in the dark valleys — at hos- Lapp as a means of welcoming him pital beds, in prisons, in funeral homes into the presbyterate. and at gravesides, bringing hope, bring- Following the Mass of Ordination ing comfort.” the newly ordained Father Lapp “We must be in the confession- gathered with Bishop Rhoades and als as doctors of mercy,” he added. the priests, deacons and seminarians “We cannot just wait in our rectories on the cathedral plaza just as the sun or hang out in our sacristies. We are appeared from behind the clouds. anointed, like Jesus, for the poor, the Those in attendance formed a receiv- outcast and the oppressed.” ing line from which Father Lapp Bishop Rhoades spoke of the extended his priestly blessing. Chrism oil that would be used to When asked how he felt now that anoint the deacon’s hands. he was finally ordained, Father Lapp “We are to let that holy oil, the smiled and said, “Good — joyful — oil of gladness, spread through our peaceful — and excited!” ministry of bringing the Good News Father Lapp celebrated his first to all,” the bishop said. “The sacred Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving on Chrism has a beautiful fragrance. Sunday, June 2, at St. Vincent de Paul The priest brings that delightful fra- Parish with a reception that followed. grance to God’s people by His Word Bishop Rhoades has appointed and example.” Father Lapp as parochial vicar of Just as the Jesus lays down His St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, life for His sheep, “Deacon Chris, by and chaplain at Marian High School, JOE ROMIE laying down your life, you will bring Mishawaka, effective June 17. Mass participants form a line on the plaza of the Cathedral of the JOE ROMIE life, Christ’s life, to His people,” Immaculate Conception to receive a blessing from Father Lapp, who Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades assembles with newly ordained Father Christopher Lapp, priests, deacons and seminarians on the plaza Bishop Rhoades said. “You will do ORDAIN 2, PAGE 10 was ordained to the Priesthood June 1. of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on June 1 following the Mass of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood. June 9, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Father’s Day Guide me in riGht pAths for his nAme’s sAke ...

ou anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and love will pursue me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come. Ps:23

On June 1, 2013 God may be calling you to be a priest. In the Call us and we’ll talk. Cathedral of the VOCATION OFFICE Immaculate Conception, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Fort Wayne, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades • 1328 West Dragoon Trail • Mishawaka 46544 ordained (574) 234-0687 JOE ROMIE Newly ordained priest Father Christopher Lapp is vested with the stole Christopher Lapp Monsignor Bernard Galic, Vocation Director and chasuble, signs of the priestly office, as the congregation sings in the priesthood of email:[email protected] an antiphon. He is vested by Msgr. John Suelzer, pastor of St. Charles Jesus Christ. Father Matt Coonan, Associate Director Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne, and Msgr. John Kuzmich, pastor of St. email: [email protected] Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne. Mary Szymczak, Associate

Joyful blessingsto Chris Lapp todAy’s cAtholic

KAY COZAD Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades anoints the palms of the newly ordained Father Lapp with Chrism, a consecrated and perfumed oil, the symbol of wisdom and strength. Monsignor Christopher J. Schreck, Rector/President and the entire community of the Pontifical College Josephinum send congratulations and prayerful best wishes to

Alumnus FAther Christopher lApp

Ordained to the Priesthood June 1, 2013 Ad Multos Annos!

JOE ROMIE 7625 North High STreet Columbus, OHio 43235 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades assembles with newly ordained Father Christopher Lapp, priests, deacons and seminarians on the plaza [email protected] / www.pcj.edu / 1-877-725-4436 of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on June 1 following the Mass of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 9, 2013

excited for her brother and said, “It’s being a priest.” a cool experience to go through. … It To prepare for Father Lapp’s ORDAIN 2 got me closer to Christ. I look up to ordination, St. Vincent Parish just him. He’ll make a good priest.” completed 40 Hours of Adoration CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Msgr. John Kuzmich, pastor of before the Blessed Sacrament begin- St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort ning on May 30 at 4 p.m. and con- Wayne and Father Lapp’s home cluding at 8 a.m. on the ordination Father Lapp’s family was awe- parish said of the day, “I am deeply day. struck by the day, though it was a humbled to be part of this — that “Chris took his turn before the bittersweet occasion for them as well. God should bless St. Vincent’s over Blessed Sacrament in prayer early Mom Juli said, “It’s been a hard the years with such fine young candi- this morning,” Msgr. Kuzmich told week for me. My mom just died. … dates for the Priesthood.” The parish Today’s Catholic. A big part of why Chris is a priest is currently has six seminarians and because of Grandma.” three new seminarian candidates. Dad Greg added that although Father Lapp is the last ordination The Lapp Family — from left, Nick, Father Lapp’s grandmother was not for Msgr. Kuzmich, who will retire at Becca, Juli, Father Christopher, Greg with them, the family finds peace the end of June. and Josh — pose for a family photo in the fact that all the grandparents Monsignor Kuzmich said of on the plaza of the Cathedral of the are now together in heaven and he Father Lapp: “He’s a good man. I am Immaculate Conception on June 1 said, “They have the best seat in the so pleased for Chris and his wonder- following the Mass of Ordination to house.” ful family. And I am just pleased to the Holy Priesthood. Even in their grief the Lapp’s be part of this. I thank God because JOE ROMIE agree “there’s still a lot of joy.” it was truly an inspiring ceremony — Father Lapp’s sister Becca was the Mass and the beautiful ritual of Brothers of Holy Cross celebrate jubilees as vowed religious

NOTRE DAME — The Midwest in South Bend from 1950-51. Of Notre Dame in June of 1995 for From 1972-73 he was a cam- Rolling Prairie, in 1963. For the Province of the Brothers of Holy his six assignments, his longest six-months before returning to pus minister at Wayne State next 20 years he served in three Cross will honor 11 brothers who was as teacher and athletic direc- Gilmour Academy for 14 years. University, Detroit, Mich., and brothers’ institutions from Ohio are celebrating their 75th, 60th, tor of Cathedral High School in Brother has been a resident of from 1973-83 on the Campus to California before coming back 50th or 40th jubilee of religious Indianapolis from 1951-54 and Columba Hall on the University Ministry staff at the University of to Notre Dame to work for the vows on Saturday, June 22. The from 1957-73. Brother became a of Notre Dame campus for the Notre Dame. After two years of Moreau Seminary Food Service religious brothers have served a resident of Columba Hall, Notre past three years. graduate study in California, from from 1983-84. From Moreau he total of 695 years living the vows Dame, in 2006 and at Dujarie 1985-2001, he served as chaplain spent a year in the Saint Mary’s of poverty, chastity and obedi- House, Holy Cross Village at Brother of at Holy Cross Medical Center, College kitchen before going to ence. Notre Dame this past year. Holy Cross Mission Hills, Calif. Since 2001 Columba Hall as head cook for A Mass of Thanksgiving will Raymond he has been ministering at Dujarie three years and Dujarie House be celebrated in Sacred Heart 70-year jubilarian Papenfuss House, Holy Cross Village at for a year. Prior to 2006 he also Basilica at 2 p.m. on the campus Brother of served the first Notre Dame. He lives at Columba worked for Marriott for Services of the University of Notre Dame. Holy Cross half of his years Hall on the University of Notre and Sodexho Food Services at An invitation-only dinner will fol- Charles Beck in ministry Dame campus. Saint Mary’s College. Since 2006 low the Mass in the North Dining taught at as a mission- Brother Skitzki has been a retired Hall of the university. ary in Ghana. BROTHER Brother of resident of Riverside Place in Catholic Central RAYMOND Holy Cross Father Richard High School While serving Holy Cross Holy Cross Village and has been PAPENFUSS S. Wilkinson, first assistant pro- in South Bend in Ghana, from Donald Morgan active in the Forever Learning vincial and vicar of the United from February 1959-1987, he celebrates his Program with cooking classes States Province of Priests and to June of 1946. served as teacher, director of 50th anniversary and host of the monthly Wine Brothers of the Congregation of BROTHER the brothers’ Juniorate program, of religious pro- Club for residents at Holy Cross For the next 24 CHARLES BECK Holy Cross will be the celebrant years Brother district superior, pastoral min- fession and 80th Village at Notre Dame. and homilist. Holy Cross Brother ister in a parish as well for the birthday on the Beck taught BROTHER Chester Freel, provincial of the in Taunton, Diocese of Sekondi/Takoradi and same day, June 40-year jubilarian Midwest Brothers’ Province, will as director of vocations for the 22. Along with DONALD Mass.; Evansville; Chicago, MORGAN Brother of accept the brothers’ renewal of Ill.; and Terre Haute. For the brothers in Ghana. In January of serving in four Holy Cross vows. Music for the celebration next 19 years, from 1970-89 he 1985 Brother Papenfuss taught of the brothers’ Robert Livernois will be arraigned by Holy Cross was a teacher and on the staff for a year at Holy Cross College high schools, Brother Morgan has a number Brother Daniel Kane of Gilmour at LeMans Academy Rolling before returning to Ghana for has served in the Diocese of of ties to the Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio. Prairie. He retired at LeMans, and two years. In January of 1987 he Fort Wayne-South Bend on four Michiana area Holy Cross Brother Joseph Fox, continued to live there until 2003 returned to the U.S. because of different occasions. From 1979- beginning in is the coordinator of the event. before moving to Schubert Villa illness and taught at Holy Cross 83 he worked in the Midwest 1969 when he Eight of the brothers have served in Holy Cross Village. He is pres- Junior College and Saint Mary’s Province Provincial Business was a candidate BROTHER or lived in the Diocese of Fort ently a resident of Dujarie House College for a year. Beginning in Office. In 1986 he was on the for the Brothers ROBERT Wayne-South Bend. Also being 1987 and continuing to the pres- staff of Columba Hall, Notre in Holy Cross Village. of Holy Cross LIVERNOIS honored are Brother James ent, Brother Papenfuss has served Dame, and again for a month at James Hall VanDyke (40 years) of the 60-year jubilarians as the Midwest Province Ghana in 1987. From 2002-04 Brother of Holy Cross. Midwest Province who serves in Mission Promoter. From 1988- Morgan was on the transporta- He was also a Brother Scholastic Chicago and Brother Fulgence Brother of 1996 he served as assistant and tion staff for the brothers living at Holy Cross at Andre Hall at Holy Cross in Dougherty (70 years) of the then director of vocations for the Columba Hall and Dujarie House 1972, and in 1974-75 at Indiana Moreau Province of Holy Cross Robert Kelly province. Since 2003 he has been in Holy Cross Village. From spent over 53 University, South Bend. From Brothers. Brother Fulgence lives assistant provincial and vicar and 2004-08 he was director of trans- 1982-90 he was a teacher at Saint at Columba Hall, Notre Dame. of his 60 years province coordinator of peace and portation at Columba Hall. Since serving at three Joseph’s High School, South Eight of the brother jubilarians justice. Brother lives at St. Joseph 2010 he has distributed mail to Bend. Beginning in 1998 he have ministered in the Diocese Holy Cross Place, the brothers’ residence in Columba Hall and Holy Cross schools in served as dean of Student Life at of Fort Wayne-South Bend in the Holy Cross Village. Village. Holy Cross Junior College. From following assignments. northern Ohio BROTHER — Gilmour ROBERT KELLY 2002-05 Brother Livernois was 50-year jubilarians Brother of the director of the Conditional 75-year jubilarian Academy, Holy Cross Gates Mills; Brother Acceptance Program at Holy Brother of of Holy Henry Skitzki Cross College. For the past year Archbishop for the past 50 Holy Cross Hoban High School, Akron, and Cross Joseph he has been associate principal at Roland Driscoll, McTaggart spent years has served Archbishop Hoban High School St. Edward in Lakewood. From the Holy Cross 95, is the third 1964-70 he was province direc- his first six in Akron, Ohio. ranked brother years teaching institutions and tor of vocations, serving three others with in the Midwest years each in Lakewood and at Holy Trinity BROTHER HENRY Province. High School in his culinary Akron. He would serve 26 years expertise. His SKITZKI Brother Roland at Gilmour Academy. From 1953- Chicago, Ill., served at BROTHER and Cathedral BROTHER first assign- ROLAND 54 he served at Saint Joseph’s JOSEPH ment was as a Central Catholic High School, South Bend, then High School, MCTAGGART cook at St. Joseph’s Novitiate in High School DRISCOLL briefly retired at Columba Hall, Indianapolis. June 9, 2013 COMMENTARY 11 What is death? Two messages about sex

hat is death? Death is have become: “What is brain t The Catholic University simply the separation of death?” and “Is brain death real of America, where I serve Wthe soul from the body. death?” THE CATHOLIC Aas president, we have been INTELLECT The Catechism of the Catholic The Church has no offi- working on some revisions to our Church defines death succinctly cial teaching on brain DOCTOR code of student conduct. We’re AND as “the end of earthly life” and death. However, John Paul II finding that it’s challenging because a “consequence of sin” that is spoke of brain death in an address IS IN we need to send students two differ- VIRTUE “transformed by Christ … from to the 18th International Congress ent messages about sex that can at curse into blessing” by Christ’s on Organ Transplants in 2000. He DR. EUSTACE FERNANDES times clash awkwardly. JOHN GARVEY obedience to the Father and by stated that the shift from a heart- One pertains to sexual abuse — His Resurrection (CCC 1007- beating, body-breathing defini- rape, sexual assault, sexual battery. 110). Cardinal Bernardin encap- tion of death has been expanded made in its declaration. This eval- The message here is fairly obvious. lawyers) want us to be very clear sulated this sentiment when he to include “neurologic criteria.” uation should include a physical It is both a crime and a sin against with our students about what counts described going out to meet “his John Paul showed no opposition examination and a variety of justice and charity. Its distinguish- as sexual abuse: “Make sure your friend death” when he was dying to examining a patient for “bio- other tests (such as a brain blood ing mark is the element of coercion partner is a willing participant in of pancreatic cancer. logical signs that a person has flow scan and an EEG — a tool — of forcing sex on an unwilling any sexual activity. Get consent for We used to know what death indeed died.” He argued for using for measuring brain activity). victim. every move you make.” If we’re not was, right? The heart stops beat- scientific parameters so that we Current opinion holds that Sexual abuse is not only forbid- explicit about this, they say, we may ing, the body stops breathing, and can ascertain “the complete and brain death occurs when a den by state criminal law. It is also be guilty under Title IX of creating death occurs: simple and easily irreversible cessation of all brain patient: 1) does not interact in addressed by federal laws that apply a hostile environment, and risk los- verifiable. With advances in med- activity.” any way with his environment to colleges — Title IX, the Violence ing federal funds. icine, particularly life-supporting The Church defers determina- (unresponsiveness), 2) does not Against Women Act, and the Clery That makes some sense. But if instruments such as mechanical tion of brain death to the compe- respond to pain, 3) has lost all Act (which requires colleges to we do follow the accountants’ and respirators, the concept of death tence of the medical community. basic reflexes of the brain (brain report sex offenses near campus). lawyers’ advice, it’s a bit awkward became more slippery. Terms Brain death can and should be stem reflexes), and 4) does not College student conduct codes to turn around then and say, “But such as “brain death” entered our determined in a variety of ways will usually tell students that the wait — that sexual activity we told vocabulary. Now, our questions to ensure that no error has been DOCTOR, PAGE 12 difference between sex and sexual you to get consent for? You should abuse is the element of consent. And not be doing it at all.” they will use a formula something There is no logical inconsistency like this to define consent: “Consent between the goals of preventing sex- is informed, freely given, mutually ual violence and promoting chastity. God restores life understandable words or actions that The two are actually quite harmoni- indicate a willingness to participate ous. The awkwardness in explain- low the rituals and practices of Kings and from Luke. More than in sexual activity.” ing this arises because our culture THE Judaism. anything else, death represents the But that’s not the end of the doesn’t want to hear the message it Paul writes to establish that ultimate helplessness of mortals. story from a Catholic perspective. needs. It wants to prevent violence SUNDAY once he was second to no one in No human being escapes death in Consensual sex between students while preserving promiscuity. It is the most intense Jewish fervor. the long run. Death is so final, as matters, too. It’s not a crime (fortu- forbidden to consider that for some Since being called by Christ, how- many who grieve after a loss will nately), but it is a sin against chas- subset of the population, the latter GOSPEL ever, he preaches a Gospel that is be quick to say. tity when it takes place outside of can lead to the former. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION the Lord’s gift to everyone, irre- In First Kings, and in Luke, marriage. Casual sex is a disordered activ- spective of nationality or ethnicity. God comes as the supreme author- Chastity is an unfashionable ity. If you engage in it, it creates For the Gospel reading this ity over death. Acting through the virtue nowadays, but the idea is terrible habits in you and degrades weekend, the Church presents, prophet, in the first reading, God not hard to understand. Casual your partner. For some, it will also from St. Luke’s Gospel, the restores life. In the third reaching, sex is harmful even if there is no create a sense of entitlement to 10th Sunday in familiar story of Jesus at Nain. from the Gospel of Luke, acting coercion. It plays at love for sport. sex without commitment. And this Ordinary Time There he encounters a grieving through Jesus, God restores life. It makes promises that the players sense of entitlement is quite danger- widow whose only son had died. It is a study in the power of don’t intend to keep. It insults the ous. To discuss such topics as date Lk 7:11-17 Immediately the scene is set, God. It is awesome to behold. dignity of the other person by treat- rape without providing this context ing him or her as a sex toy rather he first reading comes from although few in the modern cul- Consolingly, these readings reveal is to play a game of pretend. ture would grasp the impact. the love of God for humans, for than a child of God. It divorces sex Like all virtues, chastity pro- the First Book of Kings. from the creation of new life and the As would be assumed, this Given the customs of the day, us. In each instance, a grieving duces good habits in those who T the woman had good cause for mother is in the story. In ancient unity of a family. book, and its companion, 2 Kings, practice it. The promise to avoid and grief and anxiety, not simply the times, women were very vulner- At The Catholic University of prevent sexual violence is one we are Old Testament writings about America, as at other universities, the kings of Israel. The kings usual sense of loss at the passing able. Secondly, as mothers, the can all keep. We can keep it more of a loved one. She was a widow. pain of losing a child was acute. there should be exact and uncom- easily if we practice and respect this certainly are mentioned, but these promising justice for the crime of books are not political histories. In The dead man had been her only With great love, God restores old-fashioned virtue. son. With his death, she lost all these sons to life. God extended sexual abuse. At the same time, we a way, the kings are not the princi- want to steer our students toward pal figures. security. divine love to these women very The reading states that Jesus visibly and tangibly. He gave something better than merely avoid- Very prominent in these books was “moved with pity for her.” As earthly life. For all who love God, ing violence. We want them to John Garvey is the president of The are prophets, because the books the story unfolds, Jesus touches eternal life awaits. embrace virtue and avoid vice. Catholic University of America are religious texts. Their purpose the corpse. Again, this hardly Risk managers (accountants and in Washington, D.C. is to make the presence of God bothers people alive today. In better known to the Hebrew the time of Jesus, however, such people. a gesture defied Jewish laws of Saint of the Week In this weekend’s reading, purity. Elijah, the prophet, visits a home. The event revealed basic facts He meets a woman, the mistress about Jesus. All the ritual laws, of the house, whose son has been such as touching the dead, were READINGS Ephraem very sick and now has stopped open to the Lord’s amendment or Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24 Ps 30:2, 4-6, c. 306-373 breathing. The mother is desper- definition. These laws came not 11-13 Gal 1:11-19 Lk 7:11-17 June 9 Crosiers ate. Elijah prays over the young from a prophet, such as Moses, Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7 Ps 34:2-9 Mt man, and the young man recovers. but from God. Jesus is God. He 5:1-12 He lives. Known to Syrian Christians as “the harp of the Holy Ghost,” this has control over the law. Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 Ps This miracle confirms that Mesopotamian from Nisibia was baptized at 18 and may have Secondly, the outreach of Jesus 98:1-6 Mt 5:13-16 Elijah indeed is a man of God, accompanied his bishop to the Council of Nicaea in 325. He to the grieving woman, without Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11 Ps 99:5-9 who speaks God’s word. served as head of the cathedral school and left Nisibia only after it any appeal from her, illustrates the Mt 5:17-19 The second reading is from overwhelming love of God for us, became Persian. In 363 he moved to a cave overlooking Edessa but the Epistle to the Galatians. The Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15-4:1, 3-6 Ps especially in our need. preached frequently in the city and wrote many poems, hymns and Galatians lived in the area now in 85:9ab-14 Mt 5:20-26 biblical commentaries; he organized a choir of women to sing his Turkey. They were converts from Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15 Ps 116:10-11, Reflection hymns during liturgies. About 370 he visited St. Basil in Caesarea. paganism. They were not Jews. As 15-18 Mt 5:27-32 time passed, however, Christians Sustaining life and even restor- Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21 Ps 103:1-4, The winter before his death, he earned praise for managing relief of Jewish origins arrived, and they ing life after death are the strong 8-9, 11-12 Mt 5:33-37 supplies during a severe famine in Edessa. Ephraem is the only demanded that the Galatians fol- features of the readings from First Syrian father declared a doctor of the church.

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Some remarks on a recent survey SCRIPTURE SEARCH he media’s interpretation of meaning is not something we deter- a survey of priests released mine or even plan. It is the Paschal GUEST Gospel for June 9, 2013 TMay 21 by St. John’s in Mystery: Jesus dead and risen, offer- Collegeville regarding clerical ing Himself to the Father. We need Luke 7:11-17 “dislike” of the new translation COMMENTARY not and must not strive to make the Following is a word search based on the Gospel of the Roman Missal misses the Church’s worship “meaningful” point and prompts some remarks. or “relevant.” Such approaches are reading for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle The Missal, as the prayer of the sometimes found in the worship of C, the raising of the widow’s son in Nain. The words Church, should not be subject to any other ecclesial communities and it MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ can be found in all directions in the puzzle. cleric’s personal tastes, pro or con; is far from certain that they have the Church’s liturgy is not a “produc- had any salutary effect whatsoever. DISCIPLES CROWD CARRIED OUT tion” calling for “review” or “cri- Instead of imposing ourselves on the ONLY SON WIDOW LORD tique.” The popular (and misleading) liturgy, as though it should somehow But the new translation is an obvious SAW HER DO NOT WEEP TOUCHED etymology of “leitourgia” as “work become a mirror of ourselves or improvement, clearly in terms of YOUNG MAN ARISE BEGAN of the people” might lead one to sup- “where we’re at,” we should rather accuracy and arguably in terms of SPEAK GAVE HIM HIS MOTHER style, on the earlier effort. pose that such prayers are merely or allow the promptings of grace avail- FEAR SEIZED GLORIFIED The hype and buildup prior to simply the product of a community’s able through the Paschal Mystery PROPHET ARISEN SURROUNDING efforts and are thus subject to the rendered present and effective in and the introduction of the new transla- will (read: whims or tastes) of the through the liturgical and sacramen- tion in Advent, 2011, was — now community at any one time or place. tal life of the Church to shape and in hindsight — a proverbial tempest HER ONLY SON But such a presupposition inverts transform us. It should establish for in a teapot. There were indeed some the relationship between the liturgy us just who it is we are called to be, minor bumps along the way as we and the community. The fact of the rather than provide us an opportunity all adjusted not only to new lan- YOUNGMANAGEB matter is that the liturgy’s principal somehow to express who we are or guage but also to new cadences and FSE I ZEDLORDP work is to render praise and worship hope to be. rhythms in the prayers (as much a to God and, among its effects, brings Further, the marvelous and almost challenge at times for the priest as TYUSAWHERO I F about shaping the mind, the heart, total anonymity of the original for the people: the Latinate sentence UDORU I NANASD the desires and the aspirations (not to authors of the various prayers found structure often means priests need preclude also “tastes”) of those who in the Roman Missal (and the Missal carefully to look over prayers before OEJORDWOFACE worship; the Church’s liturgy is not as we have it now, third typical edi- praying them publicly, if even only DHISMOTHERII about expressing any particular com- tion, contains elements, as far as I can to get a sense where the half-stops munity’s fleeting aspirations, self- determine, dating from as early as the and stops should be in order to con- E C LWKWUOA I P F understanding and (too often fallen) third to as late as the 20th century) is vey meaning!). But all in all, there I USPEAKNRSL I desires, all of which are often very itself a reminder that while the Missal was far less drama than some warned much tied to the latest and trendiest. is the product of human authors (it us to expect. No one I know left RONES I RADEER Pope Pius XI famously stated that the did not descend from the heavens in my parish because of the change; RTPROPHET I SO principal instrument of the ordinary a hermetically-sealed ziploc bag), it is many, in fact most, have been grate- magisterium is the sacred liturgy. The nonetheless by its very nature some- ful for the new translation, even as it AL LEONLYSONL sacred liturgy is the principal forma- thing given, whose forms and idiom stretches and challenges us all; and C ROWDM I H E V A G tor of a community, and certainly no are both very biblical (one of the this is not a drawback — it is perhaps less so than preaching, catechesis, many merits of the new translation one of its gifts. © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com teaching, etc. is precisely to recapture the allusions The Church’s liturgy is funda- lost in the previous translation) and Msgr. Michael Heintz is the rector of mentally something received, not quite ancient. No vernacular transla- St. Matthew Cathedral in South adult human life. Patients in PVS created, constructed or concocted. Its tion, into any language, is perfect. Bend. are entitled to basic healthcare, DOCTOR nutrition, hydration, cleanli- ness and warmth…” (National CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Catholic Bioethics Center). Our Stewardship — by God, for God goal should not be to pity PVS e are made by God, for identify us. We are incomplete and patients, put them out of their God, and in Him we pos- imperfect unless we buy the product misery or determine that their Wsess all things since all in which they market. How can we A breathe at all on his own. Only lives are “not worth living.” We things come from God. But in order find completeness in an incomplete when this has been rigorously must vigorously uphold their dig- to “possess” God, to embrace God, created object? We may have a sense WAY evaluated can one declare brain nity until the end of their natural we must renounce all things and put of incompleteness, or imperfection, death. The critical element of lives. God in front of everything. Does the but that is because we really seek the OF LIFE brain death, and the one that can In the end, our trust must renunciation of possessions seem perfect and complete God. bear no compromise, is the irre- remain in Christ and Christ only. extreme? Consider Jesus’ words in The most important characteris- HARRY VERHILEY versible loss of brain function. He has defeated death and will Luke 14:33, “… every one of you tic of a Christian steward is not what Only when this irreversible loss call us all, by name, to Himself who does not renounce all his pos- to do or how to do it, but it is love of brain function is established someday where He has “prepared sessions cannot be My disciple.” — to love God above all things. All everything, even that which we had can we say that the unifying prin- a place for (us)” (Jn 14:2). Until Certainly we need created things of love tends to direct itself toward lost with the original sin. ciple between body and soul is then, we must strive to turn back for survival. It is impossible for a a type of ecstasy in the sense that Consider the fact that God does no longer present and death has the advances of the culture of person to refuse every gift from it takes us out of ourselves and we not give Himself to us completely occurred. death and build a civilization cen- God. But we must be careful to live in the person of our love. In unless we give ourselves completely Again, to quote Blessed Pope tered on authentic love. receive God’s gifts so that our desire other words, we become that which to Him. But, of course, for us to John Paul II, death is that “total is not centered on the gift as much we love. So, through love, we live give ourselves completely to Him, disintegration of that unitary and as it is on the Giver. for and in God, not for ourselves. we must be reliant on His grace and integrated whole that is the per- The Christian steward applies Through love, we live for others. when we sacrifice anything to God, sonal self.” As we strive to build reason to his existence and order Our love and expression of love it is always in union with Christ’s a culture of life, we must insist to his lifestyle. The main priority for God is not something that we perfect sacrifice. that a thorough evaluation be of that order is love of God. That give as much as it is something that This is why the Christian stew- performed prior to the declaration order becomes more perfect when we receive from God, because God ard makes a conscious effort to imi- of brain death. If brain death is a man removes the obstacles that is the selfless Giver. Through God’s tate Christ. This is the importance of indeed established, “real death” prevent him from loving God with grace we, too, can be God-like in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Self- has occurred. his whole heart, whole mind and all being generous. This God-likeness denial is an expression of belonging An individual with brain death of his strength. can only be found in God. This is to Christ. By denying the love and must never be confused with a Selfishness is a great enemy of something that cannot be imitated pleasure of the self, we then direct patient in a persistent vegetative love for God. A selfish person does outside of God because God is the our love to its proper place — God. state (PVS). The PVS patient everything for personal interest. Life ultimate Giver. Love is restrained by keeping and is often referred to in our dehu- Dr. Eustace Fernandes is a pulmon- is guided by self-love and not love God gives through creation and can only be lived by giving. manizing popular culture as a ologist and critical care specialist for God. Turn on the computer or TV redemption. His Incarnate Word “vegetable.” PVS is a state of in the Lutheran Medical Group and see that we are a nation starved exemplified His love for us. God is lack of awareness while awake. and a board member of the to find fulfillment according to self- the ultimate expression of generosi- Harry Verhiley is the director of Is this person alive? Yes, they Doctor Jerome Lejeune Catholic love. This is an inadequate view of ty, particularly in the gift of His suf- Development for the Diocese of simply lack the “sort of aware- Medical Guild of Northeast the self. Consider how marketers fering and death in which we profit Fort Wayne-South Bend. ness that characterizes normal Indiana. June 9, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 FATHER RYBICKI LEADS EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION BROTHER STABROWSKI RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE

PHOTOS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND Brother of Holy Cross Donald Stabrowski, Third Assistant Provincial and Secretary of the United States Province, received an honorary degree at the 2013 University of Portland in Portland, Ore., spring commencement May 5 and spoke at the May 4 graduate school commencement. PHOTO BY DIANE FREEBY Brother Stabrowski served as provost, dean, vice president Father Daryl Rybicki, pastor of Corpus Christi Church in South Bend, leads a Eucharistic and political science professor at the University of Portland Procession through the neighborhood. About 250 parishioners followed in song and prayer, during the past 25 years before being appointed assistant celebrating the parish feast day. The procession also coincided with the world-wide hour provincial in June 2012. Brother Stabrowski is shown with of Eucharistic Adoration called for by Pope Francis, asking all Catholics to unite in prayer Holy Cross Father William Beauchamp, president of the before the Blessed Sacrament. “The Holy Spirit was truly present,” said Corpus Christi University of Portland. parishioner Paul Carrier. “It was beautiful!” added parishioner Melissa Holmes, who attended with her young children. “I am so thankful for my Lord, my church, my family and my life! I am feeling very blessed.” Following the procession, everyone enjoyed a pic- Pastoral Minister for RCIA nic lunch back at the parish hall. PART-TIME St. Joseph parish at Brooklyn and Hale avenues in Fort Wayne, seeks a person with knowledge of RCIA St. Augustine hosts flag as a year round ministry. football match Holy Cross College to The individual must be able to manage and give SOUTH BEND — The annual direction to a team of catechists, and be a team player St. Augustine Father’s Day flag hold Annual Golf Outing willing to attend N.A. FORUM courses. football game will take place Bilingualism (English-Spanish) is a plus and helpful. from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June NOTRE DAME — Arnold fees, cart, driving range and din- 9, at the new Saint Joseph High Palmer once said, “What other ner. Prizes will be awarded for Apply to: Father Tim Wrozek School football field. This year’s people may find in poetry or art the first, second and third place by June 19, 2013 game will serve as a public state- museums, I find in the flight of teams. ment against youth violence. a good drive.” It may not be an The outing, which is a major Phone: (260) 432-5113 St. Augustine parishioner inspiring painting or a glorious fundraiser for Holy Cross or E-mail: frogh [email protected] Steve Filbert will coach the piece of writing, but Holy Cross Athletics, subsidizes the college’s men’s squad, the Geritol Giants, College’s Annual Golf Outing at end of the year athletic banquet, and Trevor Doaks will coach the Elbel Golf Course is sure to be a during which time student ath- boys’ team, the CrewSaders. The masterpiece. letes are recognized for the time Worship B Service B Education - In the Heart of South Bend event is a fundraiser for St. The 2013 event will be held and sacrifice they give to be a Augustine Youth Ministry. This on Friday, July 12, at Elbel Park scholar athlete. D irector of S tewarDShip annual tradition helps young Golf Club, a beautiful course For more information on men from the west side of South located on the west side of South participating, or sponsoring a Saint Joseph Parish, a vibrant, Catholic, faith community of nearly 900 families and Bend who don’t have fathers Bend, and one of Northern hole or a cart contact Aimee a large K-8 grade school in South Bend, is hiring a Director of Stewardship. at home celebrate the period Indiana’s best kept secrets. Each Niespodziany, aniespodziany@ A member of the Pastoral Team, this position furthers the mission of the Parish by around Father’s Day with gener- of Elbel’s holes has a distinct hcc-nd.edu, (574) 239-8314, promoting the concept of stewardship as a way of life in accordance with the U.S. ous men who volunteer to help flow and character all its own. or visit the Holy Cross College Bishops’ pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response. The position also oversees Registration check-in for the website at www.hcsaints.com/ parish development efforts, including fostering relationships with parishioners, make this a positive memory for school alumni, and other friends of Saint Joseph for the purpose of finding and the youth. Notre Dame sports golf outing begins at 12 p.m., article/645.php. The deadline to with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. register is July 8. cultivating partners to financially support Saint Joseph Church and School in the legends Chris Stewart and Harold living out of its mission. Swanagan will play on the men’s The cost is $80 per individual Find information on Holy squad, and Bob Nagle may serve player, or $300 for a team of Cross College by visiting www. Qualified applicants will be practicing Catholics and demonstrate a commitment to as announcer. Official game four. The price includes green hcc-nd.edu. the concept of stewardship as a way of life. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s sponsors include Fiddler’s Hearth degree and have at least two years of experience in a field requiring high organizational skills and computer skills. The successful candidate and Veldmans. will also have strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and résumé with references to: Saint Joseph Parish, 226 N. Hill Street, South Bend, For more news and information IN 46617. Visit www.stjoeparish.com for more information and for Visit complete position descriptions. 226 NORTH HILL STREET SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46617 TodaysCatholicNews.org JOSEPHCATHOLIC CHURCH WWW.STJOEPARISH.COM 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 9, 2013 Return to Haiti ‘couldn’t have been better!’

BY VINCE LABARBERA

FORT WAYNE — Six University of Saint Francis students and their faculty advi- sor, Dr. Amy Obringer, along with a few others connected with the university, are back in Fort Wayne following another heartwarming journey to Haiti early last month working for 10 days in their adopted Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage at Robillard, a rural area about a six-hour drive north of Port-au- Prince. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY AMY OBRINGER “We feel called to help this Meeting at the 15-acre site shortly after arriving in Robillard, Haiti, were orphanage,” said Obringer in an former Formula for Life Student Leader Amanda Pedro, left, faculty advi- article published in the Dec. 16, sor Amy Obringer, second from right, Father Andre Sylvestre, Archbishop 2012, issue of Today’s Catholic following a similar trip to Haiti Louis Kebreau and two diocesan engineers working on the orphanage last year. For the past three years, construction. through its Formula for Life (F4L) fundraiser each spring, USF has been the orphanage’s most consistent and main sup- porter. Last fall’s F4L campaign exceeded the goal of $50,000. And along with this year’s 5K walk/run, which so far has raised an additional $10,000, more than $60,000 recently was given to Father Andre Sylvestre, the beloved founder of the orphan- age, for construction of the first building on the 15-acre site. Orphan Dalouse is all smiles at the top of a slide. Her parents died in the Tens of thousands of citizens 2010 earthquake. Since her grandmother couldn’t feed her, she gave her living in the poor Caribbean country are still suffering from to an aunt who used Dalouse as a restevek (slave child). When she arrived the devastation of Hurricane at the orphanage, Dalouse had been badly beaten and had not eaten in Katrina in 2005 and the cata- days. strophic earthquake that struck the capital city Port-au-Prince in in June. It couldn’t have been bet- “Father Andre wants the Talking about their respective trips to Haiti at the University of Saint 2010. children to learn a vocation to ter! And the archbishop offered Currently, the orphanage support themselves when they the engineers’ expertise for free! Francis are, from left, Dr. Amy Obringer, faculty advisor, and seniors consists of 27 children and three leave,” she added. “We staked out that first build- Rachael Bornhorst and Jessica Heulsman. “mama’s — who give love and In addition to running the ing,” Obringer said, “indicating compassion to the children — orphanage, the diocesan priest where it belongs on those 15 all living and eating in a small, oversees a large parish and a acres. We used some tape mea- rented ranch-style home. school of 500 children, and has surers and hammered in stakes “There’s no room for any his own counseling practice with with stones and rocks while some more orphans,” Obringer indi- some 14 appointments per week. Haitian men cut through the twigs cated, describing the extremely With the diocesan priest in Haiti, and overgrowth with machetes, crowded conditions with 17 girls Obringer and the students in trying to understand us as to all living and sleeping in one Fort Wayne and the architect in where paths needed to be.” room with similar conditions for Muncie, it’s difficult to coordi- The USF visitors also helped the boys. A preschool teacher nate details, Obringer indicated. till up a garden where the older instructs the younger children in The architect, Tony Costello, is a students can plant corn, onions, the garage area while the older retired Ball State University pro- peppers and squash. “Dealing children are driven to and from an fessor and a close friend of Father with some mean red ants was the elementary school about a mile Andre, a graduate of the Muncie biggest obstacle of that project,” away. school. Obringer said. Father Andre’s dream is to “Father Andre has the vision “Once the crops start grow- house 100 to 150 orphans on the and the architect puts the vision ing, the older kids will learn to campus in three or four residen- on paper,” Obringer said. work with the land and it could tial units, each housing 40 chil- “It’s interesting how things possibly turn into a vocation for dren and staff. Not only would fall into place,” she continued. them,” Bornhorst related. And the units serve as home and fam- When Obringer and USF student some of the girls may have the ily for the children, but the com- Amanda Pedro first arrived on chance to get into nursing since plex eventually would include a the first of two flights, they spent there’s a university nursing vocational school, library, health some time talking with Father school close by, she indicated. clinic, chapel, adult literacy cen- Andre at the new site. On this her first visit to Haiti, ter, community room and pos- “As we tried to figure out how USF student Jessica Heulsman sibly a center for a congregation to hire a construction crew leader, and other students spent a day USF Student Jessica Heulsman gives Orphan Darlene a reassuring hug. All of sisters who would manage the Father Andre recalled that the working with two Haitians mold- of the orphans are very healthy, happy and well taken care of. orphanage after Father Andre — local diocese employed two engi- ing concrete into cinderblocks. in his mid-60s — is gone. neers, so he called Archbishop “It’s exhausting, hard work,” she The campus also will include Louis Kebreau. Normally, the said. Usually, the two men make school,” Obringer said. “Another in the news and getting the word an area for gardening and farm- engineers are in Port-au-Prince about 3,500 blocks a week. They need is to hire teachers to come in out.” Monetary donations are ing with a beginning market area but they just happened to be in will be used to erect a 15-foot- or get them means of transporta- accepted at any time by contact- for selling goods and services, a our area,” she continued. “We got high perimeter wall around the tion to the school. ing Obringer at [email protected] playground and soccer fields,” to meet with the archbishop and entire 15 acres. “Since we’ve got the momen- or by calling (260) 399-7700, ext. said Rachael Bornhorst, a USF the engineers, and after they do a “Our next project is to raise tum going we’re going to con- 8210. Readers also can “like” student who journeyed to Haiti structural analysis of the land, we $80,000 for a multipurpose build- tinue our fundraising efforts all Formula for Life on Facebook. last year. can expect construction to begin ing to house a kitchen, chapel and year long by giving talks, being June 9, 2013 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE hat s appening Angola Peter Faccento, 92, Notre Dame W ’ h ? Larry J. Andrews, 66, St. Charles Borromeo Virginia McIntyre Voll, St. Anthony of Padua 88, Basilica of the Lucile M. Maniscalo, Sacred Heart WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Avilla 84, St. Charles announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Barbara Rose Borromeo Roanoke Hippenhammer, Delores M. Miller, 88, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Robert W. 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Society of Fort Wayne will have St. Pius X Magdalena Lopez, 88, St. Vincent de Paul with Mass at 7 a.m. in the St. All past graduates are invited to a garage sale to benefit children St. Adalbert Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel. Mishawaka attend. The celebration will begin in need Thursday, June 13, from John R. Zoch, 54, St. Mass will be followed in the Joan T. Slott, 85, James J. Kiska, 69, Our at 4:30 p.m. with a Mass at Holy 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, June Joseph-Hessen Cassel Cathedral Center by guest speaker Cross followed by dinner, drinks 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Joseph Lady of Hungary Darrel Dodane of the St. Vincent and entertainment. Registration is Queen of Angels Activity Center, Colleen Anne Albert I. Van Hoecke, Ellen M. Lowe, 47, de Paul Society. Refreshments available online at hcssparish.org/ 1500 West State St. All proceeds Donohue Huguenard, provided by Angela Herber with 79, St. Bavo St. Stanislaus reunion. 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BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI for a new church. By December of devout Catholics hungry for the 1932, a decision was made to create Bread of Life, the sacred Body and a church. The abandoned Pleasant Blood of the Lord. Their hunger was SOUTH BEND — More than 120 View School building was cleaned satisfied when this church was dedi- people gathered at Sacred Heart of and on Dec. 18, Masses were cel- cated. Today, the feast of Corpus Jesus Church to celebrate the 80th ebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. Christi, the whole Church gives anniversary of the founding of the Eventually a well-known thanks to God for the great gift of parish. The special Mass was cele- horse trader and devout Catholic, the Holy Eucharist. And, gathered brated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades bequeathed two acres of land for together at this Mass, we also thank along with Father John Delaney, the building of a Catholic church God for the establishment of this pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, in the and rectory. This was happening parish, this Eucharistic communi- building that was filled with mem- during the time of the Depression ty. We remember the many priests, bers from the past and children of and Sunday collections from the religious and lay faithful who the future. Immediately after Mass, small congregation were meager. sacrificed to build this church and Bishop Rhoades held a blessing However, the contribution of many, who have been generous with their at the Mount Calvary Cemetery many hours of labor was a great time, talent and treasure through the attended by members of the con- help in the building of the new brick past 80 years,” continued Bishop gregation. The rest of the morning church and rectory. Rhoades, who challenged the con- concluded with a social gathering On June 23, 1933, the formal gregation to go out and live their and potluck at the parish social hall dedication ceremonies took place faith and the Eucharist with the where visitors enjoyed food, fellow- with dignitaries of the clergy present community. He invited people to be ship and activities. as well as church members and non- grateful to the many volunteers who “Today’s feast, the Solemnity of Catholic neighbors who helped with created the parish and continue to the Most Holy Body and Blood of the construction. keep it running. Christ (Corpus Christi), came into In later years farmland was pur- “My brothers and sisters, as being more than seven centuries chased for classroom space and to we celebrate this beautiful feast of ago. The Church felt the need for a create the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Corpus Christi and the 80th anni- special celebration to express with new office space and a bedroom versary of Sacred Heart Parish and greater intensity her faith and her were added to the rectory and the PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS church, let us be renewed in our joy in the amazing gift of the Holy church underwent upgrading. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, Eucharist. It is wonderful that we A red brick building was con- Lakeville, to mark the 80th anniversary of the parish’s founding. the most precious gift Jesus left to are celebrating the 80th anniversary structed with the purpose of holding His Church. The Eucharist is the of your parish on this beautiful religious education classes in May Church’s greatest treasure,” said feast. The most Holy Eucharist is of 1972. The walls are moveable so Bishop Rhoades. the center of the Church’s life. It is that the building could be used for He continued, “I am committed the center of the life of every par- parish social functions as well. to the future of your parish com- ish. And there is a profound connec- “This parish, with the title munity. You will grow and flourish tion between the Holy Eucharist and Sacred Heart of Jesus, like the if you are devoted to the Blessed the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the title whole Church, is nourished and Sacrament. May the Eucharist of this parish. Recall that water and strengthened by the fountain of strengthen you to live our Catholic blood flowed from the pierced heart living waters which flow from the faith with conviction and to spread of Jesus on the cross. The water and Heart of Christ. The Holy Eucharist that faith to others as a true evan- blood represent the two chief sacra- is, as Pope Paul VI once said, ‘the gelizing community. Invite others ments of the Church, Baptism and outstanding gift of the Heart of to join the parish. I ask you to be Eucharist. The sacraments are gifts Jesus.’ It is the sacrament of love especially attentive to the Christian to the Church from the Sacred Heart par excellence. I encourage you on formation and catechesis of the of Jesus,” said Bishop Rhoades to this feast of Corpus Christi to be children and young people of the the congregation. devoted both to the Holy Eucharist parish. And always reach out with In early 1932, Holy Cross Father and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus the love of the Sacred Heart of James Burns, provincial of the — these devotions are intimately Jesus to the poor, the sick and the Congregation of the Holy Cross, connected. The Eucharist is the gift suffering of this area of the Lord’s Notre Dame, requested permis- of the loving Heart of Jesus,” said vineyard. Like those who built this sion from Bishop John F. Noll to Bishop Rhoades. parish and church 80 years ago, establish a parish of the Holy Cross “In reflecting on today’s Gospel may you be generous servants of the Order in or near the city of South of the hungry multitude fed by Jesus Lord and His Church! May the Holy Bend. Holy Cross Father Peter when He multiplied the loaves and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades addresses the faithful of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Eucharist always strengthen you in Miner was appointed the task of the fish, I thought of your ancestors Lakeville, at the end of Mass. your holy mission.” surveying the area to assess the need in the faith here at Sacred Heart, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offers a blessing at the Mount Calvary Cemetery. He was joined by parish- ioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lakeville, who were celebrating the 80th anniver- sary of the parish on Sunday, June 2. Father John Delaney, pastor, stands at the left in the photo.