Think Green 50¢ January 25, 2009 Recycle this paper Volume 83, No. 4 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Catholic Schools and Service Preparing citizens for heaven Community gathers at vigils Pages 10-21 to pray for unborn

Latin Mass BY TOM UEBBING Bishop D’Arcy visits South SOUTH BEND — Catholics in the South Bend area Bend community marked the tragedy of the legalization of abortion and Page 3 the staggering number of deaths at the 5:30 p.m. Mass and vigil at St. Matthew Cathedral Jan. 18. A similar prayer vigil was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne the same evening. Presidential In his homily, Father Tom Foley, a visiting retired priest from the Archdiocese of Boston, asked the proclamation assembly to pray for our new president. He described the devastating effects the so-called Freedom of National Sanctity of Human Choice Act (FOCA) would have, which President Life Day Obama has promised to sign if it reaches his desk. The Web site www.fightfoca.com says the legisla- Page 4 tion would rescind any state laws limiting abortion in any way such as parental consent for minors, informed consent for the mother, partial birth abortions and the requirement that only licensed physicians perform abortions. It would compel taxpayer funding of abor- Safe environment tion and force faith-based hospitals and healthcare facilities to perform abortions. Diocese gets a thumbs up Father Foley announced that to prevent the passage Page 9 of FOCA, the American Catholic bishops are launch- ing a postcard campaign the weekend of Jan. 24-25, asking the faithful to mail postcards provided at church TOM UEBBING to their senators and congressmen. He also announced Bishop John M. D’Arcy leads a vigil prayer service following the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. When David Matthew Co-cathedral in South Bend. The vigil included adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, hymns and special prayers. VIGILS, PAGE 3 became king From beheadings, Service is ‘big’ no matter POPE BENEDICT GREETS impalings, anointings CHILD AFTER AUDIENCE Page 24 how large the school

BY TIM JOHNSON school staff, the community and families. Additionally this year many schools will undertake new service projects. atholic Schools Week will be celebrated Service is something that is a focus at CJan. 25-31 with a flurry of activities at Catholic schools throughout the year. “We do schools and parishes across the Diocese of service projects throughout the school year,” Fort Wayne-South Bend. says St. Joseph School, Monroeville, The logo for the observance displays the Principal Carolyn Kirkendall. words “Celebrate Service” and hands reach- Their projects included monthly food col- ing out, surrounding a globe. The “t” in the lections for the local food bank, assisting word celebrate is formed as a cross. Matthew 25 Central Clinic and the Women’s “Civic engagement is a hallmark of Care Center. St. Joseph students also send Catholic education,” said Karen Ristau, pres- care items to the troops and visit The Village ident of the National Catholic Educational of Heritage nursing home. There the students Association (NCEA). “The majority of ele- present musical programs, visit and play mentary and secondary schools participate in games with the residents. St. Joseph students service projects ranging from collecting also anticipate a Muscular Dystrophy canned goods for the homeless to rebuilding Association Hop-a-thon. schools in the hurricane-torn gulf, so it was At St. Mary of the Assumption School in natural that we choose service as a major Avilla, student council members are coordi- CNS PHOTO/CHRIS HELGREN, REUTERS theme.” nating the Pint Size Heroes Blood Drive with Pope Benedict XVI greets a child after his Schools typically celebrate Catholic the American Red Cross. Schools Week with Masses, open houses and weekly general audience at the Vatican activities for students, administrators, faculty, SERVICE, PAGE 14 Jan. 14. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 25, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Mass honors Holy Cross founder Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau

EDITOR: Tim Johnson and the narrowness of Gallicanism. Like from our diocese, Greg Eichman of Fort Ignatius, he always felt the responsibility of Wayne, I offered this Mass. I will do so NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad staying close to the successor of Peter. This again in Fort Wayne, for it is imperative is the true spirit of Holy Cross. The family. that those who worship through this liturgy Editorial Department Teaching the heart as well as the mind. A be united with their bishop and not be sepa- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS missionary spirit — both in the local parish rated from the diocesan community. I was FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, and overseas. We can never fully grasp much impressed with the spirit of reverence Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Karen &NOTES what they have given to this diocese, the and faith of the congregation and impressed Clifford, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle great colleges and universities as well as also with Father George and the seminari- Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Denise BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY parishes and hospitals. They have implant- an, Gregory Eichman, who helped me to Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee ed the faith deeply. It was a privilege to prepare with such devotion and care. I gave Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, observe this day with them at St. Joseph holy Communion as I did 50 years ago with Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner A Holy Cross moment Parish, South Bend, in a full church. everyone kneeling and saying the prayer It was a great joy to offer a votive Mass before each one: “Corpus Domini Nostri Business Department at St. Joseph Parish, South Bend, the oldest More to come Jesu Christi custodiat animam tuam in As I put together these notes I am also vitam aeternam — Amen” (“May this body BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Catholic parish in that city founded by the preparing for a pastoral visit to Holy Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ lead you into ever- AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber great Holy Cross missionary, Edward Sorin, CSC, who was also the founder of Notre College, the first of my visits this year to lasting life). BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol each of our Catholic institutions of higher At a nice reception, I met a number of [email protected] Dame, and to celebrate Mass with a chal- ice, which he used. learning, a responsibility I have based on graduate students from Notre Dame study- ing in the theology department and also Advertising Sales All Holy Cross parishes were given per- “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” the great document of Pope John Paul II on Catholic universi- some professors including Professor Sherin, Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) mission by the local bishop to celebrate a votive Mass in honor of their founder who ties. an outstanding Latinist, and Professor (260) 456-2824 has been declared “Blessed,” the first step Also this week through the invitation of Thomas Gordon Smith, a distinguished Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) to canonization. Father Charles Lavely, CSC, I will offer architect. I was off to St. Joseph for the (574) 234-0687 According to his biographer, Blessed Mass at Holy Cross House, a beautiful Mass for Father Moreau. An extraordinary Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Basil Anthony Moreau never intended to institution on the campus of Notre Dame morning on a snow-filled Sunday in South found a congregation but was a holy man, for the retired priests of Holy Cross. Bend. Published weekly except the fourth born in 1799 and lived in France Many thanks to Father Sunday in June, first and third weeks in at a time of great opposition to Leonard Chrobot, pastor of St. July, first week in August and last week Patrick and St. Hedwig, for his in December by the Diocese of Fort the church. It was after the My kudos especially to Msgr. Lester who is present at Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., French Revolution. In fact, I presence at this Mass. In these P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. recalled the words of Pope two parishes, Mass is celebrated Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Benedict XVI on the White St. Matthew’s for the balance of the month. in Polish, Vietnamese, Latin and IN, and additional mailing office. House lawn on that lovely April English. day when he spoke of the differ- Although 89 years old, he celebrated five Masses POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: ence between the French Three wise men from the Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Revolution, which was anticleri- East Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: on a previous weekend. That’s too much for anyone, [email protected]. cal and anti-Catholic — and the Father Michael Heintz is off American Revolution, which on a short five-week sabbatical MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort was not opposed to religion or but this splendid priest never complains. after achieving his doctorate in Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) the church. He saw this as sig- Patristic studies at Notre Dame. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. nificant, and that as a result, reli- He is now seeking a similar BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South gion was respected in our civil Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- level of accomplishment as a 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. culture. baseball umpire. Three of my It was not so for Moreau, but he set him- classmates, Msgr. Pete Martocchio, Father News deadline is the Monday morning self to do what must be done for the church An earlier Mass Tom Foley and Father Paul McPartland before publication date. Advertising to grow in such an anti-religious environ- The Mass on Sunday at St. Joseph Parish drove halfway across the country to fill in deadline is nine days before publica- ment — teach catechism to the children and was at 10 a.m., but I was up earlier in my for two weeks. It was a joy to have soup tion date. teach to both heart and mind — recruit gracious apartment with the Sisters of and sandwich with them at St. Matthew’s priests and religious to bring the teaching Perpetual Adoration high on a hill in on Sunday night after a long day. I thank LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- of Christ to far away places like the new Mishawaka overlooking Marian High them for coming. Priests — 52 years — comes original, signed letters about School. I was off through a beautiful, issues affecting church life. Although country of the United States of America but still active every day. My kudos espe- we cannot publish every letter we and also Latin America and Africa and snowy landscape to St. Patrick Parish, cially to Msgr. Lester who is present at St. receive, we strive to provide a balanced Asia. He also established parish missions. South Bend, where it was my privilege to Matthew’s for the balance of the month. representation of expressed opinions The image of the religious congregation he offer what is now called the extraordinary Although 89 years old, he celebrated five and a variety of reflections on life in the eventually established was that of the Holy form of the Roman rite. There was a crowd Masses on a previous weekend. That’s too church.We will choose letters for publi- Family. of 200 people. I think I have offered this much for anyone, but this splendid priest cation based on reader interest, timeli- This is the spirit certainly at St. Joseph Mass only once in the last 42 or 43 years. I never complains. ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Parish, South Bend, that of the family, and I was assisted by Father George Gabet, See you all next week. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- FSSP. ions. Letters must not exceed 250 admire very much the leadership there of words. All letters must be signed and Father John DeRiso, CSC. There were a Father George is a native of our diocese include a phone number and address large number of Holy Cross seminarians, and a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High for verification.We reserve the right to candidates for the priesthood, and also a School, where among many other things he edit letters for legal and other concerns. religious brother, Brother Dennis Meyers, was a fine football player. It was my privi- CSC, and Sister Marjorie Lavonis, CSC. lege to ordain him some years ago at our Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Thus, all three branches of the Holy Cross Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 46856-1169; or e-mail: foundations were present. This was the Mass that I said for the first [email protected] Father Moreau was a true father, and nine or 10 years of my priesthood. I said though he observed heavy penance for him- afterwards I would probably get an A in ISSN 0891-1533 self he did not ask that of others. He resis- Latin but a B minus in the ritual. With the USPS 403630 ted the excessive strictness of Jansenism help of Father George and a seminarian JANUARY 25, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

Nation’s religious heritage ‘a strength, LETTER FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY not a weakness,’ President Obama says Catholic schools BY MARK PATTISON represent a great gift WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Jan. 25, 2009 United States’ multiple religious traditions are “a strength, not a Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, weakness,” said President Barack Obama Jan. 20 in his inaugural The Catholic Schools in our diocese have been a great blessing. address. Founded by St. Mother Theodore Guerin, and the holy and apos- “Our patchwork heritage is a tolic Msgr. Julian Benoit, they have represented a great gift. strength, not a weakness,” said the For many years, it was religious — brothers, sisters and priests, nation’s 44th president. but mostly sisters, who staffed our schools. Through them, the “We are a nation of Christians Gospel of Christ was implanted in many hearts. and Muslims, Jews and Hindus — Now our schools carry on, led mostly by lay people, but with a and nonbelievers,” he continued. blessing still of a few religious. “We are shaped by every lan- The generosity of our people continues to make this great gift guage and culture, drawn from possible. I thank all of you, who through your generosity and every end of this earth; and prayers, keep our schools strong. because we have tasted the bitter Above everything else, our Catholic schools must be places swill of Civil War and segregation, where our young people meet Jesus Christ. They are places of and emerged from that dark chap- faith and learning. It is necessary that they be equal to or better ter stronger and more united,” he CNS PHOTO/JIM YOUNG, REUTERS than other schools in the academic area. In addition, their great said, “we cannot help but believe Barack Obama, with his wife Michelle at his side, takes the oath of office gift is a place where the Gospel is preached, and taught, and that the old hatreds shall someday as the 44th president of the United States Jan. 20 in Washington. believed in, and followed. They must continue to be places, also, pass; that the lines of tribe shall Obama has become the nation’s first African-American president. He was where our young people learn to meet Jesus Christ among those in soon dissolve; that as the world sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. need. I thank all those who work to make our schools a blessing grows smaller, our common among us. humanity shall reveal itself; and spirit, so defining of our character, But “their memories are short,” With every best wish and prayer, I remain that America must play its role in Sincerely yours in our Lord, ushering in a new era of peace.” than giving our all to a difficult he said. “For they have forgotten Obama acknowledged the chal- task. This is the price and the what this country has already lenges facing the country through- promise of citizenship,” he said. done, what free men and women out his 2,400-word address, deliv- “This is the source of our confi- can achieve when imagination is ered before a teeming throng at the dence — the knowledge that God joined to common purpose, and calls on us to shape an uncertain necessity to courage.” Capitol and stretching forth on the Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy National Mall. It was believed to destiny,” he said. Before the inauguration cere- be the largest single gathering of Regarding the economy,” mony, Obama and then-Vice people in Washington history. Obama said the situation “calls for President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. “Our challenges may be new. action, bold and swift, and we will and their wives took part in a BISHOP CELEBRATES LATIN MASS The instruments with which we act — not only to create new jobs, morning prayer service at St. meet them may be new,” Obama but to lay a new foundation for John’s Episcopal Church, across said. “But those values upon growth.” Lafayette Park from the White which our success depends — “We will build the roads and House. The sermon at the private hard work and honesty, courage bridges, the electric grids and digi- service was delivered by Bishop and fair play, tolerance and curios- tal lines that feed our commerce T.D. Jakes, pastor of the Potter’s ity, loyalty and patriotism — these and bind us together,” he contin- House megachurch in Dallas and things are old. These things are ued. “We will restore science to its more recently a writer and produc- true. They have been the quiet rightful place, and wield technolo- er of films, including “Not Easily force of progress throughout our gy’s wonders to raise health care’s Broken” and “Woman Thou Art history.” quality and lower its cost. Loosed.” So “what is demanded,” the “We will harness the sun and Obama and Biden then went to new president said, “is a return to the winds and the soil to fuel our the White House for a coffee with these truths.” cars and run our factories. And we their predecessors, President “What is required of us now is will transform our schools and col- George W. Bush and Vice a new era of responsibility — a leges and universities to meet the President Richard B. Cheney. recognition, on the part of every demands of a new age. All this we The day before, both Obama American, that we have duties to can do. And all this we will do,” and Biden joined volunteers in ourselves, our nation and the he said. various service projects on the world,” he said. Obama said that “there are national observance of the Rev. These are duties “we do not some who question the scale of Martin Luther King Jr. birthday grudgingly accept but rather seize our ambitions — who suggest that holiday, which was designated as a gladly, firm in the knowledge that our system cannot tolerate too national day of service. there is nothing so satisfying to the many big plans.” TOM UEBBING to give and restore life from Adam would properly fulfill their voca- and Eve down through the cen- tion to save and preserve human Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrated the Mass in the turies to Christ, the “Resurrection life. Together everyone prayed the extraordinary form of the Latin rite Jan. 18 for members VIGIL and the life; the Way, the Truth prayer for life addressed to Mary CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and the Life; and the Bread of by Pope John Paul II in his of the St. Mother Théodore Guérin Community and oth- Life” who has “the words of eter- encyclical “The Gospel of Life” ers at St. Patrick Church in South Bend. Membership in nal life.” (“Evangelium Vitae”). the call of the American Catholic Bishop D’Arcy led a period of In an early announcement, St. the community is formal and subsists as part of St. Patrick bishops for a day of prayer and silent prayer for any woman con- Joseph County Right to Life Parish, although anyone may attend this 7:45 a.m. Sunday fasting Thursday, Jan. 22, the templating abortion or man Committee member Tony Stein anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which involved in the decision. He inter- informed Today’s Catholic that Latin Mass. Father George Gabet, a priest from the legalized abortion. ceded for those who have taken a their annual dinner will be Sept. 24 Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, is the chaplain for the 100 Bishop D’Arcy led the vigil life before birth that they might at South Bend’s Century Center following Mass, which included seek forgiveness, turn to Christ and will feature Dr. Alveda King, or so members of the St. Mother Théodore Guérin adoration of the Blessed and have a change of heart leading niece of the revered martyr of the Community and ordinarily celebrates this Sunday Mass. Sacrament, Benediction, hymns to respect for life. He prayed for Civil Rights Movement, Dr. and special prayers. elected officials that God would Martin Luther King, Jr. Father Gabet fully participates in the presbyterate of the Each phrase of the Litany for enlighten their hearts and that diocese. Life recalled how God has worked those in the medical profession 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 25, 2009 Today’s Catholic delivery to all registered Catholic homes Bush proclaims Jan. 18 n Feb. 1, Today’s If the recipient lives out of • If I am a registered Catholic in the Catholic will be sent to state, he/she will continue to Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend National Sanctity Othe home of every regis- receive the paper as a subscrip- and spend my winters in a warmer tered Catholic in the Diocese tion and that subscription will climate will I still receive my paper? Fort Wayne-South Bend. We are have to be renewed and paid for excited and humbled by this as in the past. Yes, your winter address is of Human Life Day considered a temporary change increase in circulation; however, Today’s Catholic will only be WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. of address. 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If ognize this day with appropriate during his presidency, such as the program will involve those who instrument of evangelization and the gift subscription was for ceremonies and to underscore our federal law to protect infants reside outside the diocese. we ask God’s blessing on this longer than one year question commitment to respecting and pro- born alive after an attempted Anyone will be able to access new effort. one would apply. the digital version online. tecting the life and dignity of abortion or other procedure, the every human being.” federal ban on partial-birth abor- On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. tion and the Unborn Victims of Supreme Court handed down the Violence Act. Roe v. Wade decision, which “We aspire to build a society legalized abortion, and the Doe v. in which every child is welcome Bolton decision, which lifted state in life and protected in law,” he restrictions on abortion. said in the proclamation. “We In his proclamation, the presi- also encourage more of our fel- dent noted that his administration low Americans to join our just had been “committed to building a and noble cause. History tells us culture of life by vigorously pro- that with a cause rooted in our moting adoption and parental noti- deepest principles and appealing fication laws, opposing federal to the best instincts of our citi- funding for abortions overseas, zens, we will prevail.” JANUARY 25, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Coalition urges Obama Vatican report: Most U.S. to end U.S. torture practices seminaries are generally healthy

BY DENNIS SADOWSKI about us, about whether we really BY CHAZ MUTH value human life and dignity. “While there’s a debate about WASHINGTON (CNS) — torture in the country, there’s not a WASHINGTON (CNS) — An Feeling the likelihood of success debate about it in Catholic social apostolic visitation team concluded growing day by day, religious teaching. This is not something that U.S. Catholic seminaries and leaders renewed their efforts to (the bishops’ conference) discov- houses of priestly formation are press President Barack Obama to ered in the change of administra- generally healthy, but recommend- sign an executive order banning tions. The church has been consis- ed a stronger focus on moral theol- torture soon after he takes office. tent and persistent in condemning ogy, increased oversight of semi- Bishop Howard J. Hubbard of torture,” he said. narians and greater involvement of Albany, N.Y., chairman of the U.S. Joining in the news conference diocesan bishops in the formation Conference of Catholic Bishops’ were the Rev. John Thomas, presi- process. Committee on International Justice dent and general minister of the “This visitation has demonstrat- and Peace, joined nearly three United Church of Christ; Ingrid ed that, since the 1990s, a greater dozen leaders as part of the Matson, president of the Islamic sense of stability now prevails in National Religious Campaign Society of North America; Rabbi the U.S. seminaries,” the report Against Torture in signing a letter Rachel Kahn-Troster, director of said. “The appointment, over time, to Obama’s transition team Jan. 9. of rectors who are wise and faith- CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ education and outreach at Rabbis Seminarian Vincent Druding responds to a question during a canon law The letter urged the incoming for Human Rights; and the Rev. ful to the church has meant a grad- president to make good on his oft- Tyler Wigg-Stevenson, of ual improvement, at least in the class at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y., in this file photo from repeated campaign pledge to end Evangelicals for Human Rights. diocesan seminaries.” Feb. 7. A Vatican-run apostolic visitation team of bishops and seminary the use of torture during the inter- Paralleling the call to ban tor- The report, sparked by the sex- personnel has concluded that U.S. Catholic seminaries and houses of rogation of prisoners. ture is an effort by other religious ual abuse crisis that hit the U.S. priestly formation are generally healthy, but recommend a stronger The letter included a declara- groups seeking the closure of the church, concluded that seminaries focus on moral theology, increased oversight of seminarians and greater appeared to have made improve- tion of principles that calls for a U.S. military prison at the U.S. involvement of diocesan bishops in the formation process. Their report ments in the area of seminarian single national standard that naval base at Guantanamo Bay, dated Dec. 15 was released by the Vatican in early January. upholds basic human rights in the Cuba, where suspected terrorists morality, most notably with regard treatment of detainees by the mili- have been held for seven years. to homosexual behavior. tary and intelligence communities. The 100 Days Campaign, “Of course, here and there much responsibility for the accept- U.S. bishops’ officials with top “Both the Holy See and the organized by several Catholic some case or other of immorality ance of diocesan candidates to Vatican officials. United States Conference of Workers and other people of faith, — again, usually homosexual their vocation directors and other Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, Catholic Bishops have taken a began a 10-day fast Jan. 11 and behavior — continues to show subordinates, the report said. now head of the Baltimore strong position against the viola- scheduled a series of public events up,” the report said. “However, in “This is unfortunate, as it is the Archdiocese, was chosen to coor- tion of fundamental human rights focusing on the moral issues sur- the main, the superiors now deal bishop who will ultimately have to dinate the visitation team, which including torture and genocide,” rounding the Guantanamo Bay with these issues promptly and call, or not call, the candidate to included 117 bishops and seminary Bishop Hubbard told Catholic prison. The campaign also was appropriately.” orders,” it said, recommending a personnel. Archbishop O’Brien News Service Jan. 13. “We planning other events in The report was dated Dec. 15 more collaborative approach to the was rector of the Pontifical North believe, under any circumstances, Washington during the Obama and signed by Cardinal Zenon formation process. American College, the U.S. semi- this is cruel, inhumane and administration’s first 100 days in Grocholewski, head of the Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of nary in Rome, from 1990 to 1994. degrading treatment. Further, it’s office with the goal of closing the Congregation for Catholic Boston, chairman of the U.S. bish- For five years before that and two not in accord with the values and prison. Education, which deals with semi- ops’ Committee on Clergy, years after, he headed the New ideals we have as a society.” A transition team adviser told naries. It was published on the Consecrated Life and Vocations, York archdiocesan seminary, St. The Rev. Richard Killmer, the Reuters that the president-elect Web site of the U.S. Conference of said in a letter to U.S. bishops that Joseph’s in Yonkers, N.Y. campaign’s executive director, said was expected to sign an order to Catholic Bishops to coincide with it was “gratifying to read in the Working in teams of three for the campaign wants to see Obama close the prison within a week of National Vocation Awareness report that our seminaries are gen- smaller programs or four for the sign the executive order as soon as taking office. Week, which began Jan. 12. erally in a healthy condition that larger ones, the panels visited more possible, thus putting an end to the During a Jan. 11 interview with The report said some seminar- strongly promotes the formation of than 200 U.S. seminaries and for- interrogation policies of President ABC News, Obama confirmed he ies need to examine how educators men for the sacred ministry in this mation houses in 2005 and 2006. George W. Bush’s administration. plans to close the prison, but he can ensure the good behavior of country.” The visitations paid special atten- Representatives of the cam- offered no timeline for doing so, their students when they are off- “The general conclusions of the tion to areas such as the quality of paign, a coalition of more than citing the need to determine exact- campus as well as their access to visitation are positive,” Cardinal the seminarians’ human and spiri- 200 religious organizations, held a ly where to house the 255 emerging technology. O’Malley added. “I am sure that tual formation for living chastely news conference Jan. 14 prior to detainees who remain in custody. “Seminaries face extra chal- all bishops and religious superiors and of their intellectual formation meeting with members of “We are going to close lenges today, as compared to will take seriously the observations for faithfulness to church teach- Obama’s transition team. The Guantanamo and we are going to recent years,” the report said. and recommendations of the con- ings, especially in the area of USCCB Department of Justice, make sure that the procedures we “Among these is how to monitor gregation that will further strength- moral theology. Peace and Human Development set up are ones that abide by our the students’ use of the Internet.” It en our seminaries and houses of was represented at the meeting. Constitution,” he said. recommended that seminaries and formation.” “We are very grateful for the To focus wider attention on its religious houses of priestly forma- The plan to hold apostolic visi- good things (Obama) has said but call to the incoming administra- tion use Internet-filtering programs tations to assess the quality of for- and restrict Internet use to public every day he doesn’t do it, it’s a tion, the National Religious mation in seminaries arose in Editor’s Note: The apostolic visita- rooms within the seminary. continuation of (Bush) policies,” Campaign Against Torture posted Rome at an April 2002 special tion report is available at Bishops sometimes delegate too Rev. Killmer told CNS Jan. 12. on its Web site a clock counting meeting of the U.S. cardinals and www.usccb.org/cclv/final_report.pdf. “Bad behavior has to stop.” down the time to Obama’s first In recent years the White full day as president, Jan. 21. Rev. House consistently has denied that Killmer said the clock will begin “My Return to the Catholic Church” Bush ever authorized the use of to count upward once Obama In November 2006, Francis Beckwith, a philosophy professor at Baylor University, was torture, but rather allowed the CIA takes office indicating how long it elected president of the 4,200 member Evangelical Theological society. Nearly six months to use other “coercive” interroga- takes for the new president to sign tion techniques. the order. later he resigned his post, days after he had been received into full communion with the John Carr, executive director of The clock is meant to encour- Catholic Church. the U.S. bishops’ Department of age Obama “to do the right thing,” Although he was baptized and confirmed Catholic and attended Catholic elementary and Justice, Peace and Human Rev. Killmer said. high school, Professor Beckwith left the Church as a teenager and became an Evangelical Development, who participated in The campaign also has pre- Protestant. In his talk, he will tell the story of his journey from Catholicism to the news conference, said in an pared a prayer for congregations, interview that torturing detainees prayer groups and individuals to Protestantism and back. He will explain why he left the Church and eventually to gain information is never appro- use until the executive order is returned after over 30 years. A reception with refreshments will follow. priate. issued. It is available online at MEET Dr. BECKWITH at ST. MATTHEW CATHEDRAL “In the end it’s not about them www.tortureisamoralissue.org. 1701 Miami Street - South Bend (the prisoners and the information they can provide),” Carr said. “It’s Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 25, 2009 culties Iranian Catholics face, Don’t reverse policies including providing enough protecting unborn, priests to minister to the country’s scattered Catholic communities, cardinal urges Obama “the establishment of a bilateral commission with your govern- WASHINGTON (CNS) — It EWS RIEFS ment is being considered.” Such a would be “a terrible mistake” for N B commission, he said, also could be President-elect Barack Obama to a channel “to develop relations reverse current policies on embry- and mutual understanding onic stem-cell research, con- U.S. SOLDIER HANDS IRAQI GIRL NEW SHOES between the Islamic Republic of science protection and other life- Iran and the Catholic Church.” related matters, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops told him in a new letter. Church leaders reaffirm Such actions “could introduce sig- nificant negative and divisive fac- traditional family at tors into our national life, at a time meeting in Mexico when we need to come together to address the serious challenges fac- MEXICO CITY (CNS) — ing our people,” said Cardinal Participants at the Sixth World Francis E. George of Chicago in a Meeting of Families made impas- letter dated Jan. 16 and made pub- sioned defenses of the traditional lic Jan. 19. The letter came less family while rejecting allegations than a week after Cardinal George from protesters and local leftist sent another letter to Obama, Vice politicians that the Catholic President-elect Joseph Biden and Church has been preaching exclu- each member of Congress outlin- sion. Speakers on the first day of ing the bishops’ broad policy the Jan. 14-18 meeting, which agenda as the new administration organizers say is being attended and Congress begin their work. “I by more than 8,000 participants expect that some want you to take from more than 90 countries, executive action soon to reverse emphasized the traditional defini- current policies against govern- tion of family — father, mother ment-sponsored destruction of and children — while discarding unborn human life,” Cardinal suggestions that the institution be George said. “I urge you to con- expanded to include homosexual sider that this could be a terrible couples. The meeting was organ- mistake — morally, politically and ized by the Vatican’s Pontifical in terms of advancing the solidari- Council for the Family. “The ty and well-being of our nation’s church — we teach respect for people.” marriage between a man and a woman because that is the founda- tion of the family,” Cardinal United with Christ, Norberto Rivera Carrera of people have nothing, no Mexico City said during his open- ing remarks Jan. 14. one to fear, pope says CNS PHOTO/ERIK DE CASTRO, REUTERS VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While A U.S. soldier with the 926th Engineer Brigade hands new tennis shoes to a girl during For 830 years, Apostolic people lacking faith in God may dread numerous dangers and hos- the reopening of Al-Magreib al-Araby primary school in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 15. Penitentiary has focused tile forces in the world, those who on forgiveness are firmly united with Christ have age 88 at his home in Los Angeles. my school visit with a terrific were not announced. McGoohan, nothing and no one to fear, Pope He had been suffering from con- school like Little Flower.” Bush a Catholic, introduced himself as VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Benedict XVI said. Jesus Christ is gestive heart failure. A family rep- praised the school for receiving “Drake. John Drake” in the style crimes the Catholic Church con- above every form of domination resentative told the news media the U.S. Department of of James Bond for the series siders to be most serious are inves- and “he is the true Lord of the his funeral would be private. The Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools “Secret Agent.” But that’s where tigated and punished by the world,” the pope said Jan. 14 at his Mexican-born Montalban — best Award last fall in recognition of its the comparison ended. While the Congregation for the Doctrine of weekly general audience. With an known for his role as Mr. Roarke academic achievement. “That’s Bond character was — and the Faith, but the Vatican also has estimated 4,000 people gathered on TV’s “Fantasy Island,” which really a wonderful accomplish- remains — quite the womanizer, a specific office for helping the inside the Paul VI hall, Pope ran for six seasons, and for his ment,” she said. “Congratulations McGoohan said his faith made guilty find forgiveness and recon- Benedict continued his audience commercials for the Chrysler on being such smart kids.” him resist having his Drake char- cile with God and the church. In talks about the life and teaching of Cordoba with its “soft Corinthian Washington Archbishop Donald acter fall into the same lifestyle as matters related to the conscience St. Paul, focusing on the theme of leather” and “crushed velour” — W. Wuerl introduced Bush and Bond. of individual Catholics, the work Christ as the head of the church always credited his faith for help- noted the first lady was “no of the Apostolic Penitentiary, and the universe. In his letters to ing him in Hollywood. Montalban stranger to education and no Pope encourages Iran’s headed by U.S. Cardinal J. Francis the Colossians and to the won several awards for his contri- stranger to our schools.” A year Stafford, is probably the most Ephesians, St. Paul gives butions to the entertainment ago, Bush visited Holy Redeemer Catholics to persevere secret of any Vatican office. The Christians an enormously positive industry and the Catholic faith. He School in Washington. Both visits Apostolic Penitentiary’s work is and important message: that also won an Emmy for the 1978 were to commemorate Catholic patiently covered under the sacramental TV movie “How the West Was Schools Week, an annual obser- Christ is above “every form of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope seal of confession. The low profile power that might aim to humiliate Won.” vance which this year will be cel- of the office combined with the ebrated Jan. 25-31 with the theme: Benedict XVI encouraged Iran’s the human being,” said the pope. tiny Catholic communities to be seriousness of the sins brought to He said St. Paul taught that Christ, “Catholic Schools Celebrate its attention probably explains In her last school stop, Service.” patient and persistent as they try to as head of the church, is the leader improve relations with the govern- why members of the media and Lord of the Christian commu- first lady Laura Bush ment and ensure a continued flocked to a Jan. 13-14 sympo- nity and guides it with his example visits Catholic school Actor Patrick McGoohan, Christian presence in the Islamic sium on the history of the and teaching. republic. He also called on the Apostolic Penitentiary and of the BETHESDA, Md. (CNS) — First 80, dies; was TV’s ‘Secret “vast and beautiful country” to sacrament of penance. Cardinal lady Laura Bush, who has visited Agent,’ ‘Prisoner’ contribute to “the common good Stafford told reporters Jan. 13 that Catholic actor Montalban countless schools in the United and peace among nations,” partic- the penitentiary deals with five dies at 88; was voice for States and foreign countries, made LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Irish ularly in the Middle East. Iran’s specific cases: a man who directly her last school visit Jan. 13 to actor Patrick McGoohan, best four Armenian, Chaldean and participated in an abortion and faith in career Little Flower School, a Catholic known to television audiences for Latin-rite Catholic bishops met later wants to enter the priesthood; priests who have broken the seal LOS ANGELES (CNS) — school in the Washington suburb his title roles in the 1960s’ CBS the pope Jan. 16 at the end of their of confession; priests who have Catholic actor Ricardo Montalban, of Bethesda. “Today is my very drama series “Secret Agent” and “ad limina” visits to report on the offered sacramental absolution to whose work in television and last school visit while my husband “The Prisoner,” died Jan. 13 in status of their dioceses. Pope their own sexual partner; desecrat- movies also included several is president,” she told the students, Los Angeles. He was 80 years old. Benedict said that in order to over- ing the Eucharist; and making an Catholic projects, died Jan. 14 at faculty and staff. “I wanted to end Funeral arrangements for the actor come some of the concrete diffi- attempt on the life of the pope. JANUARY 25, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

for Catholic colleges and universi- Local scholar ties in the 21st century. Father Jenkins is a professor of philosophy and author of the book, attends historic “Knowledge and Faith in Thomas Aquinas.” inauguration AROUND THE DIOCESE The symposium is held each year on the feast of St. Thomas WASHINGTON, D.C. — This Aquinas and is sponsored by the January, one outstanding universi- Joyce McMahon Hank Aquinas ty student from Roanoke, Haylee FUTURE CITY TEAMS FROM THE DIOCESE RECOGNIZED Chair in Catholic Theology, held by Eckert, will join other scholars Dr. Joseph Incandela, professor of from across the United States to religious studies and associate dean take part in the inauguration of the of faculty at Saint Mary’s College. 44th president of the United For more information on the event, States. During the five-day pro- contact Celia Fallon in the associate gram, the University Presidential dean of faculty’s office at (574) Inaugural Conference (UPIC) will 284-4584. provide scholars with a deeper understanding of the history behind the electoral process and St. Pius X School the rich traditions surrounding the enrollment begins presidential inauguration. Eckert will have the opportuni- GRANGER — St. Pius X School, ty to interact with a major presi- 52553 Fir Rd., will host an open dential candidate, White House house on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1-3 officials, congressional staff p.m., as a kickoff to Catholic members, political experts and Schools Week in the Diocese of other VIPs. After the inauguration, Fort Wayne-South Bend. The she will attend the inaugural school opened in August in the new parade and attend a Black Tie Parish Education Center and is the Gala Inaugural Ball. first Catholic school to be added to Eckert, a Bishop Luers High the region since the early 1960s. St. School graduate, is a freshman Pius School currently serves 441 studying economics and business students preschool through eighth at Carthage College in Wisconsin. grade with 44 staff and faculty She was chosen as a scholar for members. her participation in the 2007 Prospective students and their families, as well as current school National Youth Leadership Forum TESS STEFFEN held in Chicago. For additional families, are invited to attend the information on the University St. Bavo, Mishawaka, and St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, had teams that were selected open house. The faculty will be on hand to answer questions, and tours Presidential Inaugural as top 6 finalists in the 2009 Indiana Future City regional competition at Indiana Conference, visit www.inaugu- of the facility will be available. ralscholar.org. University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. The teams were challenged to design a city Information and registration mate- rials can be picked up at the event. Visiting Nurse & Hospice that conserves, recycles and reuses water. Each team was required to do extensive Registration for current students research and to present this city in front of a panel of judges. This competition was sup- will continue through Jan. 23. New Home offers free student enrollment for parishioners bereavement programs ported by area professional engineering organizations and businesses and was held during will begin Jan. 26. Registration will National Engineers Week. The team from St. Bavo, Mishawaka, (in stripes) included stu- open to the public beginning Feb. 2. and support groups For more information contact dents, from left, Caitlin Pethick, Sara Tordi, Colleen Huntsberger and Ryan O’Neil; and Shirley Koloszar at (574) 272- FORT WAYNE — Visiting Nurse the team from St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, included students Julia Hayes, Anthony 4935, ext. 113 or & Hospice Home is offering sev- [email protected]. eral bereavement education pro- Hartle, Nick Steffen, David Shank, Nathan Grabner and Sean McManus. grams and support groups, avail- able for anyone who has experi- Holy Cross College enced the loss of a loved one. After the Death of a Spouse,” pre- tions in the United States was of Her philosophical writings address named an NAIA Support groups offered are: sented by Kay Cozad great importance,” said Father the distinct role women play in • Adult Bereavement Support March 21 — “Understanding James Massa, executive director of society, the undeniable, nurturing “Champions of Group — This ongoing support Your Grief,” presented by Dar the U.S. Conference of Catholic female character, and the vocation Character” institution group is presented in conjunction Richardson Bishops’ Secretariat of Ecumenical to motherhood. with Cancer Services of Northeast April 18 — “Memories: and Interreligious Affairs. “As a The emphasis of the conference NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Indiana and is led by Dar Healing From Within and scholar of ancient Christian texts will be on human relationships and College was recently selected to be Richardson. The group meets on Reaching for Joy,” presented by and as a teacher for a generation of what damages them, including a an NAIA Champions of Character Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. and Ken Prather. students at Notre Dame, Michael wide array of topics like sexual institution. The college shares the the first and third Tuesday of brought a wealth of erudition and assault, pornography, domestic vio- NAIA dedication to high standards every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at Notre Dame professor critical insight to the Catholic lence and how authentic love can and believes that athletics are an Cancer Services of Northeast Church’s dialogue with Judaism.” positively transform lives. integral part of the college experi- Indiana, 6316 Mutual Dr. For instrumental in Catholic- ence and important to a student’s more information call (260) 484- Jewish relations dies Edith Stein conference Saint Mary’s College development of mind, body and 9560. spirit. • Hope in the Mourning WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. hosted by Notre Dame hosts symposium The Champions of Character Catholic leaders are mourning the mission aligns well with Holy Widows Support Group — This NOTRE DAME — The fourth on St. Thomas Aquinas loss of Rabbi Michael Alan Signer, Cross College’s. “It’s our goal to group, led by Kay Cozad, is for annual Edith Stein Project, to be an important figure in Jewish- encourage the development of women who have lost a spouse hosted at the University of Notre NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s Catholic relations and a professor at character values that will help stu- and meets on the first and third Dame on Feb. 13-14, is a confer- College will host its 12th annual the University of Notre Dame who dents be more productive, consider- Thursday of each month from 7- ence for students, women and men Symposium on St. Thomas died Jan. 10 after a long battle with ate and compassionate members of 8:30 p.m. at Visiting Nurse & to participate in the task of building Aquinas Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7 pancreatic cancer. society. Some of these values Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead a coherent philosophical founda- p.m. in the Student Center Lounge. Rabbi Signer was the Abrams include a sense of respect, social Rd. For more information call tion for a “new feminism” and for The event is free and open to the professor of Jewish thought and and personal responsibility, servant (260) 435-3222. authentic love in the modern world. public. A reception will follow the culture and director of Notre leadership and sportsmanship,” • Bereavement Education The conference is entitled, “Love: lecture. Dame’s Holocaust Project, whose said Nathan Walker, athletics direc- Series — Each of the following What Hurts and What Works — This year’s speaker is Holy research focused on various aspects tor at Holy Cross. As a Champions Saturday programs, presented at Engaging Self, Society and God.” Cross Father John I. Jenkins, presi- of Jewish-Christian relations, of Character institution, Holy First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Edith Stein, the patron saint of dent of the University of Notre Michael Garvey, a spokesman for Cross College has proven that it Wayne St., begins at 9 a.m. with a the conference, was a German Dame. His lecture, titled “Faith, the university, told Catholic News understands and implements these light breakfast and concludes at philosopher who died a martyr in Inquiry and Community,” will Service Jan. 12. “I would say his values, not only in the athletic 11:30 a.m. the gas chambers of Auschwitz. cover aspects of Aquinas’s legacy Feb. 7 — “Learning to Live influence on Catholic-Jewish rela- and the significance that legacy has department, but throughout the 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 25, 2009 Pro-life, immigration bills return to Indiana New tabernacle consecrated General Assembly for winter session BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC INDIANAPOLIS — They’re fetus feeling pain during an abor- income families to be exempt back. Bills of previous years tion. It requires that 18 hours from income tax. It raises the SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph commonly return to the Indiana prior to a woman getting an abor- INDIANA income level at which taxes are Parish, the oldest parish in the city General Assembly for another tion that she receive information collected. The effect of the bill of South Bend, celebrated Masses chance at becoming a permanent concerning the availability of would be for working families to on Jan. 18, in honor of Blessed fixture in the Indiana Code of adoptions options; physical risks CATHOLIC keep more income in their pocket Basil Moreau, whose congrega- laws. It takes patience and dili- of having an abortion; and that to support their families. tion has staffed the parish since it gence on the part of supporters. physical life begins at fertiliza- CONFERENCE Once a bill is filed and read was founded in 1853. This year is no different for many tion. for the first time, it is assigned to “Because of the many years of familiar bills are returning for yet Another bill authored by Sen. BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER a House or Senate committee. It service that Holy Cross priests, another go around at becoming Miller, SB 89, requires physi- is up to, Sen. David C. Long (R- brothers and sisters have offered law including pro-life and immi- cians performing abortions to 580, authored by Sen. Mike Fort Wayne), the President Pro in this diocese at colleges and uni- gration legislation. obtain hospital privileges in the Delph (R-Carmel), who has been Tempore in Senate and the com- versities, in parishes and outreach Of the 1,000 bills which have county where the abortion is per- the major proponent of punishing mittee chair where the bill is to the poor, and because Blessed been filed to date, the Indiana formed or a nearby county for the undocumented immigrants, assigned, to determine if the bill Moreau’s feast day is on Jan. 20,” Catholic Conference (ICC) is fol- purpose of follow-up treatment which would penalize employers will get a hearing. In the House, said Holy Cross Father John lowing 100 of them. Roughly for a woman who has had an who knowingly hire undocu- Rep. Patrick Bauer (D-South DeRiso, pastor, “Bishop D’Arcy 1,500 bills are expected to be abortion. And the measure mented workers. The bill pro- Bend), Speaker of the House, and has given permission to celebrate introduced this year. requires the physician to notify vides three strikes and you’re out the committee chair in the House the votive Mass in honor of The bills to date cover a wide the patient of the hospital loca- of business. It creates greater will determine which House bills Blessed Basil Moreau at all the range of issues, but the most tions where the patient can penalties for driving without a get hearings. liturgies on Jan. 18.” notable issue areas for the ICC receive follow-up care. It also valid license. It prohibits state The committee hearing To help with this celebration include legislation to strengthen makes abortion physicians more entities from contracting undocu- process allows the bill’s author to during the parish’s sesquicentenni- informed consent laws, ban the accountable for the abortions mented workers. explain the intent of the legisla- al year, Bishop John M. D’Arcy death penalty for mentally ill they perform and provide better Also returning this year is a tion and allows for public com- presided at the 10 a.m. Mass and individuals, change immigration after care for the woman. bill which increases the earned ment, critique and testimony in consecrated its new tabernacle. laws and help lower income fam- Another familiar bill the ICC income tax credit (EITC) for low support for or opposition to the In his homily Bishop D’Arcy ilies. has supported in years past is a income working families. Rep. proposed bill. It is at this time characterized Blessed Basil, a In past years, the Indiana measure to prohibit a person who John Day (D-Indianapolis) a that committee members weigh French priest who founded the Catholic Conference supported is found to be mentally ill from member of Holy Cross Parish in the pros and cons of a bill and Congregations of Holy Cross, as a two measures in the area of abor- receiving a death sentence. Sen. Indianapolis has succeeded in take a committee vote. If a bill man whose asset was that “he tion, which return again this year. Karen Tallian (D-Portage), an previous years in raising the passes committee with a majority loved God and understood the Sen. Patricia Miller (R- opponent of the death penalty, EITC for working families. The vote, it goes to the House or meaning of the cross.” He was Indianapolis), a nurse by profes- has a bill, SB 22, which would EITC bill, House Bill 1026, Senate floor for second reading hard on himself but always kind sion and a pro-life advocate, has establish a procedure for deter- authored by Day and co-authored and voice vote. to others. a bill to strengthen informed con- mining if a person on trial for by Rep. Michael Murphy (R- Moreau understood suffering sent laws by requiring the infor- murder is mentally ill. The bill Indianapolis), a member of St. Important bills being and chose to share in the cross of mation a woman receives before prohibits those individuals deter- Jude Parish in Indianapolis, Christ, the cross of love. Even an abortion to be in writing. Her mined as mentally ill to be sen- would increase the amount of the monitored by the ICC when his own community reject- ed him, he continued to serve by bill, Senate Bill (SB) 90, also tenced to death. Indiana earned income tax credit Bills by the numbers requires that physician must Immigration reform bills also from 9 percent to 10 percent of preaching at parish missions. He 24 Social justice bills lived the words, “Ave crux. Spes inform the pregnant woman returning from previous legisla- the federal earned income tax 22 Education bills about medical evidence of the tive sessions include a bill, SB credit thus allowing lower unica,” which means, “Hail the 19 Pro-life bills cross, our one hope.” 13 Immigration bills After the general interces- 7 Church, religious sions, Bishop D’Arcy consecrat- institution bills ed the new tabernacle with a 4 Government reform bills blessing. Referring to the bless- ing of the new tabernacle, long- To explore the ICC’s new, online, time parishioner, Mary Sparks public policy tool and join the ICC said, “It is wonderful because the network go to the ICC Web page tabernacle is visible and you at www.indianacc.org and click know right away that this is a “Legislative Action Center.” Catholic Church.” Four Generations

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They are to be conducted coopera- the Catholic community across the education or principal of the chart required by the USCCB. tively with parents, civil authorities, educators and community country and around the world was school, but larger parishes and “Last year in June of ‘08, we organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, shocked and disheartened when schools require two for the hun- submitted a document for the fifth parents, ministers, educators, volunteers, and others about ways to allegations were made concerning dreds of screenings that take place audit. And we received our fifth make and maintain a safe environment for children and young the sexual abuse of minor children each year. compliance rating,” says Cicchiello people. Dioceses/eparchies are to make clear to clergy and all by Catholic clergy. As the church Applying for employment or to confidently, adding that she feels members of the community the standards of conduct for clergy addressed this issue and worked to volunteer within the diocese compelled every year to tell people and other persons in positions of trust with regard to children. restore trust and hope for healing, requires two to four criminal back- that they passed the audit. the United States Conference of ground checks followed by refer- The program requires many ARTICLE 13 Catholic Bishops (USCCB) set ence checks. hands and much paperwork, but is forth a charter to guide all U.S. This time-consuming work a good start to creating a safe envi- Dioceses/eparchies are to evaluate the background of all incar- dioceses in establishing an envi- requires patience and much paper- ronment for all Catholic children. dinated and non-incardinated priests and deacons who are engaged ronment in which all children work, reports Cicchiello, adding, Cicchiello says, “The program is in ecclesiastical ministry in the diocese/eparchy and of all dioce- would be safe. “I want to applaud the background only six years old and we’re learn- san/eparchial and parish/school or other paid personnel and volun- The Charter for the Protection screeners. They do a boatload of ing how to create and implement teers whose duties include ongoing, unsupervised contact with of Children and Young People, a work. It’s challenging work... not programs to keep kids safe. The minors. Specifically, they are to utilize the resources of law comprehensive set of procedures an easy job.” church is going beyond and mak- enforcement and other community agencies. In addition, they are established by the U.S. bishops in When a criminal conviction is ing amends.” to employ adequate screening and evaluative techniques in decid- 2002, consists of 17 articles and discovered, the screener reports it ing the fitness of candidates for ordination (cf. United States includes guidelines for reconcilia- to the pastor or principal. With the Conference of Catholic Bishops, Program of Priestly Formation tion, healing, accountability and support of the Office of Safe For more information on the charter [fifth Edition], 2006, no. 39). prevention of future acts of abuse. Environment, when the offense is visit www.usccb.org/ocyp. The Diocese of Fort Wayne- not of a violent or sexual nature South Bend, under Bishop John M. the acceptance of the applicant is D’Arcy, has complied with this left up to the pastoral discretion of charter since its inception and the hiring staff. through the Office of Catechesis Article 12 speaks to the mainte- developed a unique program that nance of the safe environment pro- has been implemented across the gram and the education and train- area. Currently the Office of Safe ing of children, young adults, par- Environment is responsible for ents, educators, staff, volunteers, support of the program. clergy and others. 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students have gathered in their Catholic BY FATHER STEVE KEMPINGER, CSC school experience will become part of their adult life. The habit has been formed and atholic Schools Week is the annual will be integrated into their Christian life. celebration of Catholic education and This brings to mind another point that we Cits contribution to the church and our wish to “Celebrate Service” in our Catholic nation. During this week, we focus on the Schools. That is our vocation. We have important role of Catholic schools in provid- already stated that our Catholic schools pre- ing a faith-centered education for young pare us for life by giving our students the people and good citizens that will make the tools they will need. God gives each of us world a better place. gifts and talents for us to use for building This year’s theme “Celebrate Service,” his kingdom on earth. underscores the great commitment Catholic When our students go forth and provide education has to service. Our goal in service in their parish and community, they Catholic schools is to educate the whole are exposed to a world in need and through child. Catholic schools instill in our students experience find their God-given gifts, which a lifelong commitment to serving others. We will help with the need. Not only does serv- provide them with opportunities to serve ice become a habit but also one’s vocation and equip them with the tools they need to in life can be discovered. Through reflection fulfill their vocation in life as people dedi- and prayer, our students hear God’s call and cated to Christ. they answer with a confident “yes.” It is has been a trend in recent years for “Celebrating Service” is not just for our all schools both public and private to require students but also to all those who make some form of volunteer hours as part of Catholic schools possible. Our teachers and their curriculum. Catholic schools have tra- administrators are committed to provide an ditionally connected service hours in their education that strengthens our students in preparation for their reception of the sacra- mind, heart and soul. Teachers and adminis- ment of confirmation. trators provide a great service by using their But it does not start there. The entire gifts for Catholic schools. They have felt school operates as service community. From God’s call and answered by dedicating their our daily prayers for those in need to col- lives to their vocation. Many pass by oppor- lecting food for local food pantries to tunities where they would be more finan- clothes for other children, are all forms of cially comfortable knowing the rewards they • What is Catholic Schools Week? service. Students are instructed from the receive by service in our schools are meas- Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role beginning to follow Christ who came to ured in a different way. that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country play in provid- serve others. Parents also have reason to “Celebrate ing a values-added education for America's young people. Catholic schools are As we grow up, our parents teach us and Service.” They have made the choice to proud of their educational network that emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, moral, guide us in how we are to behave. We learn send their children to Catholic schools for physical and social values in their students. Catholic Schools Week is a key part how to say, “please” and “thank you.” We different reasons. Whatever these reasons of the yearlong National Marketing Campaign For Catholic Schools. learn how to brush our teeth and wash our might be they also participate by sacrificing hands. At first, we have to be reminded over in many ways. Service for others always and over to do what we have been taught. involves some form of sacrifice. But parents • When is Catholic Schools Week 2009? The hope is that they become a habit in our know that by this sacrifice a great reward Catholic Schools Week begins the last Sunday in January. This year it is Jan. life. As we grow up they become second will benefit their child and the future they 25-31. nature and most of time we do not even will have as a Christian adult. think about it we just do it. I end with a quote from the founder of The same can be said for developing a the Congregation of Holy Cross, the reli- • What is the theme of CSW? conscience that is “service” oriented. At first gious order that I am blessed to be a part. The theme is: "Catholic Schools Celebrate Service.” we might respond to a requirement of “serv- Blessed Father Basil Moreau stated in one ice” hours with “Why do I have to do this?” of his circular letters to the congregation • What does Catholic Schools Week celebrate? or “Is this really necessary?” But once start- that “We shall always place education side ed, the requirement will become a Christian by side with instruction; the mind will not Catholic Schools Week celebrates education that goes beyond preparation for a habit. be cultivated at the expense of the heart. secular life — it is education that prepares students for a Christian life. CSW also When I was a principal at Christ the While we prepare useful citizens for society, celebrates the high standards of excellence and the quality of the education avail- King School, we did have service hours we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare able to all students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the U.S. requirements for our junior high students. citizens for heaven.” Seventh graders worked in parish activities “Celebrating Service” is a wonderful • What is the purpose of Catholic Schools Week celebrations? and eighth-grade students worked with pro- time for our diocese to celebrate who we are grams outside of the parish. Mrs. Esch, the what we do as we continue to “prepare citi- The purpose of Catholic Schools Week is to build community awareness of, middle school religion teacher, had the stu- zens for heaven.” and involvement in, Catholic schools throughout the country. During this week, dents write reflection papers on their experi- many dioceses and schools encourage parents to take full advantage of the bene- ences. It was always with great pride that fits of local Catholic schools by enrolling their children in those schools. CSW she would share them with me. They always also is an occasion for schools to interest citizens in volunteering their time and reflected tremendous growth over the year. talents to the local Catholic schools. The students “eyes” were opened to the needs of the parish and local community. • How long has Catholic Schools Week been around? The greatest lesson that they learned was that they can make a difference. One student The Catholic Schools Week celebration became an annual event in 1974. can make a difference. 2009 is the 36th annual event. The first national Catholic Schools Week slogan From these middle school experiences, was “Different Where It Counts — Message, Community, Service.” the student carries these important lessons of life to high school. The works and service Holy Cross Father Stephen Kempinger is the that our high school students carry out are superintendent of Catholic Schools for the nothing but miraculous. The tools that our Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. JANUARY 25, 2009 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 11 St. Jude students reap stewardship benefits people.” Cans have been collected parishioner and parent wanted to BY DEB WAGNER weekly in the school courtyard and bring back the class trip during the then taken to a recycling center by school year as an educational FORT WAYNE — St. Jude Parish a parent volunteer. opportunity in which every eighth- has long been known for two Students have hosted garage grade student could participate. things — its stewardship and its sales in October and Nelson’s Port- And what if a student was unable socioeconomic affluence. While its A-Pit chicken from a grocery store to help with this stewardship proj- economic status has changed to parking lot in the blustery cold and ect for any number of reasons? what some have characterized as freezing rain of winter were an She said, “We are a class. We mostly inner city, culturally absolute hit. The eighth graders need to work as a whole and some diverse and blue-collar with the were out in the weather to serve are able to do more than others. movement of some people to sub- those lined up to We are a team.” urban areas, their commitment to get a taste once This is another stewardship now includes focus on only thought valuable life les- the good character of its youth reserved for the We cannot wait until son from stew- today. summer months. ardship. Sister Kathleen Marie The students did adulthood to respond Because of Knueven, SND, is principal of the not seem to the willingness school and says, “I believe it is mind the weath- of students to important to promote lifelong er. They were with gratitude that participate in stewardship and the grateful shar- just happy to be such steward- ing of the gifts of time, talent and working togeth- ship projects, all treasure among our students at St. er. everything we have is of the St. Jude Jude. We cannot wait until adult- “Even though eighth grade hood to respond with gratitude that it was cold and given to us by God. will be boarding everything we have is given to us pouring down a bus with their by God. Through service and proj- rain, selling SISTER KATHLEEN MARIE KNUEVEN, SND teachers and ects we teach our students the Nelson’s chicken chaperones in Celebrate Service During importance of good stewardship with my friends March for an Catholic Schools Week and the joy of being a cheerful was a fun experi- educational day giver.” ence. I can’t wait long tour of SAINT BERNARD The students’ efforts are also until we go to downtown CATHOLIC SCHOOL helping the environment. Some Chicago togeth- Chicago. students made snowmen from er!” said Bri Campbell who joined Students will hear about the great Wabash mayonnaise jars for holiday deco- almost two dozen other classmates Chicago fire of 1871 and historic rating and gift-giving. Others have that day. Holy Name Cathedral from their Pre-K through Grade 6 hosted garage sales and engaged in Following the tragedies of Sept. teachers before touring the latter. 260-563-5746 bottle and can recycling. 11, 2001 all class trips at St. Jude The students will view Chicago Pat Rupley is an eighth grader Parish were officially canceled, yet from atop the Sears Tower, visit who has put a lot of time into this class trips often still took place the Museum of Science and eighth-grade stewardship project. after school was out for the sum- Industry and enjoy having lunch He says, ”Everybody is working mer and was only available to and dinner together before return- St. Therese Catholic School really hard on this project collect- those who could afford it. ing to Fort Wayne later in the ing bottles and cans from other Julianne Toenges, a St. Jude evening. “Our doors are open to all”

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BY DENISE FEDOROW when is also up in the air, but ing chess to the younger students. Donndelinger said, “No matter “It goes along with our mis- what the name is, what’s impor- sion statement to encourage life- SOUTH BEND — Stephen tant is what the school stands for long learning,” he said. Donndelinger, principal of St. and provides its students.” The school also has a good Jude School in South Bend, has Donndelinger graduated Notre technology infrastructure with seen some changes since he Dame in 2000 and spent a couple wireless access throughout the assumed his position three years of years working with children in building and three Smart Boards. ago — some of those changes the Juvenile Justice Center and were already in the works and taught in the South Bend school Future growth some he initiated — and he system. He also taught fourth knows more changes are to come, grade at St. Monica School in Donndelinger said there’s a but he looks at that as a positive Mishawaka. He was accepted into big effort to extend the school’s thing. the ACE Master Program at the outreach and one avenue is con- Because of the decision to University of Notre Dame. When necting with the alumni base. He close nearby St. Mary’s School, a the principal position opened at also believes a healthy kinder- number of St. Mary’s students his home parish, he applied. garten class is the key to future were already enrolled at St. This year, St. Jude has 165 enrollment growth. Jude’s when he took over as prin- students enrolled in grades PROVIDED BY ST. JUDE SCHOOL “Future enrollment is built cipal in the fall of 2006. Since kindergarten through eighth St. Jude School Principal Stephen Donndelinger is pleased with the posi- from the bottom up,” he said. then, a decision was also made to grade. The principal said his tive strides and programs available for his students and looks forward And this year, St. Jude’s has the merge Sacred Heart, Lakeville, largest kindergarten class in five “comfort zone” would be 180- to what the future will bring for the school. with St. Jude’s to form one large 220 students to sustain the school years. parish named St. Catherine of and keep the quality of education He said the fastest growing Sienna. and support for students. student base is nontraditional stu- A new Catherine of Sienna dents — those coming from pub- Church will reportedly be built to lic schools and other Christian accommodate the larger parish. A Advantages denominations. He said they bap- committee has been formed to tized 12 new people in the parish study possible sites for the and programs this past year that were students church, but whether a new school or family of these nontraditional Donndelinger said one of the will be built is unknown at this students. advantages of attending St. Jude time and Donndelinger said even “That’s the first time I’ve seen School, especially for south if that decision were to be made that significant degree of Catholic siders, is it’s the most centrally Diane Verleye teaches fourth it would take a number of years Dick Schulz teaches seventh school as an instrument of evan- located school. Ensuring that grade. for that to happen. grade. gelization,” he said. every student, even those with “The idea that a new school Donndelinger believes to have disabilities is supported is will pop up as soon as a new ISTEP scores remain consis- including band, liturgical choir, a successful Catholic school you “extremely important to us,” he church is built is probably not tently high at St. Jude’s, and dance and drama, art and technol- have to provide an environment said. St. Jude has a full time realistic,” Donndelinger said. Donndelinger is a proponent of ogy, yoga and keyboarding. On where children can develop his or resource teacher plus an assistant In the meantime, a vacated St. looking beyond the actual scores Fridays there are recreational her “spiritual, academic and a couple of days a week. Jude Church and rectory would and determining where improve- electives including a second social potential for success as Donndelinger put several pro- give the school some much-need- ments can be made. physical education class, French lifelong learners,” as the school’s grams into place at the school, ed space to expand into. Elective programs for students and a very popular knitting class. mission statement declares. The including a mentor program. “People ask why we don’t in grades 5-8 have been imple- Donndelinger called this elec- principal keeps that mission fore- Students are matched with adults have a preschool — there’s no mented for 45 minutes before tive program one of his proudest most in his mind. room,” he said. in an after-school program, and lunch. On Mondays and and said each elective is tied to The principal also cited a lack Donndelinger said that extra Wednesdays there are academic the curriculum in some way. He of an official teacher’s lounge attention makes a huge difference electives including: Spanish, faith said he was given the opportunity St. Jude School has several fun and space for health resources, in the student’s performance. and service, gifted opportunity, to have a very broad education activities planned for Catholic band and choir and a larger gym. He’s excited that six Marian High Scripture study, and, for fifth and the ability to explore differ- Schools Week, including a spe- “If a new church is built near- School students will be joining graders, a study skills-study ent areas and wants to give that cial luncheon, and days when by, but not on site, it gives us the the mentor program. The princi- habits elective, and, for eighth same opportunity to his students. students can dress in certain ability to utilize that space — to pal himself, along with a math graders, there’s a personal finance He said the school is working styles as decided by the student me that’s an exciting prospect.” teacher met with a small group of and economics elective. to bring the elective program to council. For more information Whether the school changes students helping to build their On Tuesdays and Thursdays the lower grades. They currently about the school, visit the Web its name to St. Catherine’s and algebra skills. there are fine arts electives offer Spanish and will be bring- site at www.stjudeschool.net. St. John the Baptist School -Fort Wayne Our Faith, Your Family, Their Future

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work with Hebrew words and St. John Principal Jan Comito Blood will celebrate service this small gifts, personal care items and Scriptures the way Jesus would adds that the entire school commu- week by working with children at snacks — donated by parishioners. SERVICE have learned them. We hope to nity donates food for the St. local hospitals. Principal Ali They also participate in the St. also have a carpenter presenta- Vincent de Paul Society, brings in Bergman reports the varsity cheer- Vincent de Paul blanket drive and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion.” Christmas gifts for needy families, leaders came up with the idea after sock drive. They participate in She adds, “Other events taking has freewill collections for various they collected toys to be distrib- Eric’s Promise each Lenten season, St. Mary Principal Kathy place during the week are a book charities, and prays for the unborn uted at Parkview and Lutheran fill Easter baskets and Walk for the Garlitz says: “Members send let- drive, a service project planning at the the abortion facility. hospitals. In March, they plan a Homeless each April. The Young ters to all school families, make period and Fun Football Friday. At Queen of Angels School in walk-a-thon to collect money for Vincentians make lap blankets, flyers for the community and Our Pre-K learns the letter ‘F’ by Fort Wayne, Principal Marsha Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. small holiday gifts and write letters advertise in the church bulletin as doing all sorts of football activi- Jordan reports that each grade has Activities for Catholic Schools to shut-in at St. Matthew Cathedral well as our sending parish bulletins ties. They color a football helmet, at least three service projects and Week at Holy Family School in Parish. to solicit blood donations for the do the football shuffle and eat “service is something that is a con- South Bend include an open house At Our Lady of Hungary Red Cross at a time and date in our football game day food.” tinual focus.” in addition to an academic and School in South Bend, teacher school hall. St. John the Baptist School in Highlighted projects include book fair. Stump the Teacher is Maureen Rousseve took students “Students also work at the New Haven has a service project collecting pennies by the kinder- slated Monday, bingo on Tuesday, Christmas caroling at a local nurs- blood drive with both the registra- planned for each grade level gartners and first grade for clean an inspirational movie on ing home. The choir members tion of donors and in the canteen, throughout the year. The sixth and water at the Queen of Angels’ sis- Thursday, a teachers vs. eighth delivered Christmas card and which they help supply with food eighth grades help at The ter parish, St. Clare, in Haiti. grade volleyball game, acts of drawings to each resident. The art- and drink contributions. Franciscan Center. Seventh graders “Over the last five or six years, we kindness throughout the week and work was made by every student “One student council member,” volunteered as victims for the have collected several thousand a grandparents or special guest in the school. Garlitz adds, “dresses as P.D. Allen County Emergency dollars,” Jordan says. The two Mass on Friday. Melissa Jay of Our Lady of Platelet, the mascot for the drive, Response Teams. The fifth grade grades also send books to students At St. Matthew School in South Hungary School, says, “The songs, and entertains both the students sings at Harborside nursing home. in Namimbia as part of a Peace Bend, the Young Vincentians play cards and drawings brought smiles and the donors the day of the The fourth grade collects food for Corps project. an active role in serving the poor to the eyes of the residents. Hugs drive.” the Community Harvest Food The students collect food to and lonely in the Michiana area. were given.” At St. Bernard School in Bank. The third grade sings in the replenish the St. Vincent de Paul Their biggest mission is to keep At St. Louis Besancon Wabash, Theresa Carroll, principal, choir at weekend Masses. The sec- Food Pantry in the school. They the food pantry clean and full. Academy, New Haven, Principal reports that the school kicks off ond grade makes cards for parish are also involved in visiting with They hold food drives, stock the Cheryl Layton says, “... Besides Catholic Schools Week with A shut-ins. The first grade makes residents at St. Anne Home and pantry shelves and clean the adopting a family of four from the Day in the Life of Jesus. special cards and decorations for a Retirement Center and making pantry. Christmas Bureau — with only 61 “The students will participate in nursing home. And the kinder- cards for nursing home residents The 68 Young Vincentians from students — and collecting diapers activities that Jesus would have as garten and pre kindergarten chil- and shut-ins. St. Matthew begin each year by for the Christ Child Society, we a child,” Carroll says. “They will dren make bird feeders. Students at Most Precious filling 100 backpacks for foster collected items to send to soldiers children in the Michiana area with on a ship in Iraq. JANUARY 25, 2009 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 15 Martha Lewallen, principal of St. Anthony, retires

BY JUDY BRADFORD changes since then. In addition to “We have gone through the welcoming disabled students, the birth of our own children, raising school has also welcomed those children, seeing our kids SOUTH BEND — Martha Hispanic and black students, get married and also taking care Lewallen’s face lights up when bringing the minority population of our own parents together. she recalls a lunchroom scene, to 18 percent. “When I came here These are life stages that seven years ago, when eighth in 1982, there was one minority strengthen a group of people.” graders swarmed, like bugs, student out of 435. It’s just so Donna Hemmerlein, a fourth- around a wheelchair-bound class- wonderful to see students sharing grade teacher who served as mate of theirs. crayons and even their lunches. assistant principal for 10 years “One of the parents had built a I’m very proud of our diverse until last year, agrees. But she special lunch table because the student body.’’ adds that Lewallen has been at ones that we had didn’t work out The student body has grown the center of that strength. for her,” she explained, “and so smaller, particularly due to the “We’re all family, and she’s many students were eager to sit opening last year of the St. Pius responsible for that. She’s next to her, at her special table.’’ X School in Granger. improved our faith development For Lewallen, that memory Sixty-five of St. Anthony’s and fostered a Christian commu- clearly represents the spirit of students transferred there. nity that operates on mutual community and cooperation at St. “We all knew we would be respect. Anthony de Padua School, where impacted, because those families “Also, her work day didn’t she has served as principal for the were already members of the St. stop at the end of the school day. past 22 years. It’s a memory she JUDY BRADFORD Pius Parish. I can’t blame them She often worked evenings. She will cherish as she prepares for Martha Lewallen, St. Anthony de Padua School principal, reads to first- for transferring their children has always challenged us, and her retirement at the end of this graders recently. She plans to retire at the end of the school year. there, because it’s a shorter dis- we’ve always wanted to do our school year. tance to drive to school and all best for her.’’ “I’m very proud of the com- the after-school activities.” The search for Lewallen’s munity here, and how we pull teachers who can easily adapt to Robert Yast, then pastor at St. St. Anthony’s student K-8 stu- replacement has begun, and together to help each and learn the needs of the disabled. Anthony Church, asked her to be dent body, which now stands at includes a survey of school par- from each other, and be more “When we have students who principal. 300, is even more closer-knit ents asking them what they inclusive.” are out of the mainstream, it chal- “I had had some leadership now, and probably has more mid- would like in a new principal. When Lewallen started teach- lenges us as a faculty. But they opportunities, like doing the class dle-class and lower middle-class Meanwhile, Lewallen, who ing seventh and eighth graders at have also helped us as much as scheduling, and being a team families. She says that as she has taught in many American St. Anthony’s in 1982, there were we have helped them,” she says. leader or running the patrol pro- retires, the school’s staff, faculty cities including Milwaukee, no accommodations for disabled Lewallen wasn’t even thinking gram here. But I liked working and parents will continue to face DeMoines, Redondo Beach, students. about being an administrator back with the kids,” says Lewallen. challenges. Calif. and St. Joseph, Mich., Now there’s an elevator, and in 1987 when the late Father However, she felt called to be “We can’t protect children plans to stay in South Bend with an administrator, partly because from everything, and parents her husband James, an accountant Father Yast needed someone. His have to help us with that. Parents with AMJ Accounting. St. John the Baptist Parish & School original plans to appoint an asso- need to remember that they are After a few months’ break, ciate pastor fell through because the first teachers, and remember during which she plans to travel, Fort Wayne the diocese desperately needed to set a good example.’’ she wants to work with the elder- that pastor as a priest. “They The faculty remains strong, ly, either as a volunteer or in a CONGRATULATES couldn’t spare a priest, so he she says, partly because many of paid position, and also volunteer asked me,” she said. them are older and have experi- with the Christ Child Society. our 2009 “Light of Learning” Awardees: There have been a lot of enced so many changes together. Jane Sandor Fort Wayne area Administrator recipient, and Cindy Welling Junior High Teacher “Thanks” for all you do for our students and school!

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diocese. this year, Bishop D’Arcy is cele- BY DANIELLE ABRIL This annual event takes place brating Mass. His homily is his in two locations, one event in the opportunity to speak to the entire ach year, all of the dioce- Fort Wayne end of the diocese body of Catholic school teachers san Catholic school teach- and one in South Bend. This year nurturing their faith as their Eers gather for a day of per- the event will take place in shepherd and chief catechist of sonal and professional ongoing Mishawaka at Marian High the diocese. formation from many local tal- School on Feb. 27 and in Fort The keynote speaker will be ented catechetical experts, most Wayne at Bishop Dwenger High Daniel S. Mulhall, a highly of whom have received their the- School on March 13. The day respected catechetical expert ological formation because of a will begin at 8 a.m. with morning with national renown. He has generous grant from Our Sunday refreshments and end at 12:15 been actively engaged in cate- Visitor. This event, sponsored by p.m. The event will include a chetical ministry for over 30 the diocesan Office of keynote presentation, Mass cele- years on the parish, diocesan and Catechesis, is known as the brated by Bishop John M. national levels. From 1998 to Institute of Catechetical D’Arcy, and a variety of work- 2007, Mulhall worked for the Formation for Teachers. It is a shop options for the teachers to U.S. Conference of Catholic unique opportunity for the over attend. Ordinarily there are two 900 teachers of the diocesan sessions of workshops; however, ICF, PAGE 20 Catholic schools to learn more about their faith so that they in turn are better equipped to hand Saint John the Baptist on the faith to children in the Catholic School St. Joseph School Welcomes you to Sunday, January 25 230 South Spring Street • Mishawaka • 255-5554 our Open House 10:00 am - Noon • Pre-School through 8th grade • Strong Academic program •Fine Arts and Technology • Hot Lunch Program Pre-K through 8th Grade • Physical Education Facilities & Athletic Programs Full day Kindergarten and Pre-K •Fully Accredited by the State of Indiana Tuition Assistance Available After School Programs Family Atmosphere St. Joseph is proud of the cooperative spirit between home Athletics and school and the assistance provided in helping develop our students spiritually, academically and socially. For additional Saint John’s is 1 mile information and a tour east of the Airport. call 3616 Saint John’s Way Janet Wroblewski South Bend 46628 (574) 232-9849

St.Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Sharpening minds. Understanding Senior Living Igniting hearts. An Interactive Lunch & Learn • Kindergarten through Grade 8 • Formation for Spiritual Growth Change can be difficult for seniors – like leaving a place that has been EVENT DETAILS •Formation for Life Long Learning home for years, or making important decisions for the future. We invite seniors, caregivers and professionals for this special presentation and Understanding Senior Living • All Day Kindergarten discussion. Learn more about a variety of topics, including: With Diana Utley • After School Program • An overview of senior living options • Sports Programs • Understanding senior living vocabulary Tuesday, February 10, 2009 • Bridging the gap between realtor and senior housing 6:00pm 1331 North Main Street, Elkhart (574) 264-4855 We are committed to providing seniors, families and caregivers with Please RSVP to the community e-mail: st. [email protected] innovative senior living and care options. concierge at 260-471-3110. Featuring information on Medicare D Program and facts about senior living. Open house January 25, 2009 12:30 - 2:00

Sunrise of Fort Wayne 260-471-3110 3110 East Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 For prospective students Assisted Living • Memory Care and their families Catholic Schools Week For more information and a FREE online newsletter, visit January 25 -31, 2009 www.sunriseseniorliving.com JANUARY 25, 2009 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 17 The gift of faith nurtured in Catholic schools the quality and substance of high tent taught and the Emmaus the country, the diocese has been D’Arcy’s early visioning, the BY SISTER JANE CAREW school coursework is very Committees, which provided cat- asked to compile a manuscript Catholic schools in this diocese impressive. The University of echetical and spiritual enrich- describing our catechetical for- are implementing and experienc- ecently a newly hired Saint Francis is presently in dia- ment. mation program. ing the vision of the catechetical teacher, Tyler McAtee at logue with Bishop Dwenger and In the past six years the Newly revised curriculum renewal begun at Vatican II, RBishop Luers High School, Bishop Luers because students Catholic Educator Program has guidelines, preschool to grade 8, which has unfolded over the past expressed his admiration for the who go on to attend Saint Francis provided a two-week course in are the present enhancement proj- 40 years. strong level of Catholic identity and take the introductory course early June in both Fort Wayne ect. These are based on the 2005 Our newly-hired Tyler McAtee permeating the school. Tyler, a in theology already know the and South Bend. Topics have United States National at Bishop Luers exemplify many graduate of Christendom College material. The hope is that stu- been the creed, morality and Catechetical Directory. The initial teachers and schools who delight and well-formed in philosophy dents from these two high sacraments. Taught by gifted high response from teachers is very in knowing they are in a truly and theology, is grateful to be schools will receive three college school religion teachers, this pro- positive. The revised curriculums Catholic learning environment teaching in this environment. credits as an elective and subse- gram has been attended by about are designed to continue the for- and successfully handing on the The Office of Catechesis has quently take two other more 280 teachers. It consistently mation of the teacher, identify faith. worked very closely with the advanced courses in theology. receives high praise as teachers and develop the content for each Office of Catholic Schools these Certainly this is a testament to learn catechetical methodology grade level and enhance the past 22 years. This longterm col- the excellence of the theology in and experience a deepening of understanding and vocabulary of laboration has been the fruit of our four high schools. love for their Catholic faith. children and youth. The comple- Bishop John M. D’Arcy’s vision More Catholic elementary The result of these endeavors tion of this major endeavor will from the time he came to the dio- schools have fulltime teachers of enhances the Catholic identity of assure the strengthening of faith cese. Different dioceses have dif- religion for grades 6, 7 and 8. schools. A great delight for all to formation for many years to ferent models. Some of these people are Cindy experience is the excellent results come. Bishop D’Arcy’s model has Esch at Christ the King, Debbie of yearly ACRE (Assessment of Thanks to the dedicated prin- Sister Jane Carew is the co-director of been strong encouragement that Feece at Holy Family, Diane Klee Catholic Religious Education). cipals, teachers and Bishop the Office of Catechesis. these two offices work together at Holy Cross and Edwardo Given each year in March to to foster the growth in knowledge Sequenza at St. Adalbert. It is our grades 5, 8, 9 and 12th levels, and love of the Catholic faith, hope that this trend will continue collectively the diocesan Catholic St. John the Baptist School enriching the lives of many to develop. schools score well above the teachers and students. The various programs that national average. Individual New Haven Two years after I came, have been provided for Catholic schools score 10, 15 and 20 Pre-K through Grade 8 Bishop D’Arcy approached me schools over the years have been points above the national average. with a grant of $230,000 saying Institute Days of Faith Formation Dr. John Convey from the OPEN REGISTRATION - APRIL 2009 he wanted high school religious in both Fort Wayne and South education department of Catholic It is St. John’s mission to teach our teachers and directors of religious Bend. Initially these were held in University of America is working fall and spring. with the National Catholic students to be Life-long Learners, to be

education to obtain masters t. John’s degrees in theology so as to teach Later the fall event was Education Association (NCEA) to Christ-centered in achieving academic success. the faith with knowledge and replaced by specialized work- compile a book on ACRE. S 204 Rufus Street - New Haven conviction. This generous grant shops, gathering teachers of one Because our grade 8 students in

www.StJohnRaiders.org 260-749-9903 came from Our Sunday Visitor. grade level to focus on the con- 2005 were amongst the highest in In 1990 the University of Dayton came into the diocese each semester to teach a course which met over three weekends. Most Precious Blood School Thirteen years later the Preschool - Eighth Grade University of Notre Dame wanted to reach out to the local church. Most Precious Blood School offers: We were pleased to have this •Full Day Preschool Options for 3 and 4 Year Olds within our diocese, so we have talented and dedicated catechists •Television Production Studio and Program from both universities. •Full Day Kindergarten Nineteen years later, we give •Before and After School Care thanks for continued grant fund- ing from Our Sunday Visitor, •On Site Bowling Alley Open House & and, with over 65 graduates and •Homemade Hot Lunches Pre-Registration 20 still pursuing their degrees, the •Financial Assistance diocese has been very blessed. 1529 Barthold Street, Fort Wayne Sunday, January 25, 2009 The highest concentration of 9:00 am - 12:00 pm graduates is in the four high schools. Collectively there are 33 teachers of religion, four of whom are engaged in campus Call 424-4832 for more information or to schedule a tour ministry. Over the years, the growth in www.preciousblood.org

Join us for our Open House on SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009 St. Joseph - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School... from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM  Our commitment to excellence Visit with St. Monica School families that, like you,  Our academic excellence Where Faith and Knowledge Meet live in Granger, Mishawaka, Osceola, South Bend Our belief that Christ is the reason for the school and Michigan. The whole family is welcome. See you there! Our warm and caring atmosphere We are proud of our school. It offers: Our extracurricular activities  A school you can believe in! Enriching faith-based programs and celebrations • High academic St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Campus standards at an affordable price or pre-K to 8th grade. 3 & 4 year-old Preschool St.Joseph Campus Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd 5th through 8th grades 3rd and 4th grades • After School Care • Art Room • Science Lab • Computer Lab 2211 Brooklyn Avenue 10700 Aboite Center Road • Library • Performing Arts & Music • Great Gym Facility Fort Wayne 46804 Fort Wayne 46802 223 West Grove Street, Mishawaka For more information about our school, please call 432-4000 574-255-0709 www.stmonicamish.org Open House to visit our schools on both campuses: January 28, 2009 - 9 AM to 2 PM 18 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 25, 2009 Student feels Saint Joseph High School offers spirit of Christ

BY MONICA MURPHY have you.” Her uplifting smile new journey. spring, right before a group of us reassured me that my time here Parents who have children in left for Medjugorje, when she would be a huge blessing. eighth grade will ask, “Monica, joined us for Mass in our chapel SOUTH BEND — I was a little My call to service and faith how have you liked Saint Joe?” I and also greeted us on our return overwhelmed as I drove up to began at Saint Joe where I was respond by saying that I late the following Saturday the parking lot of Saint Joseph’s introduced to endless opportuni- absolutely love it and could not night. In the Saint Joe Spirit, she High School for my first day of ties to become involved and to imagine myself going anywhere cheers the sports teams on and is school. Though a little excited, find my calling in life. Now that else. always present at our plays and the butterflies never left my I am a senior and look back on At Saint Joe we are all one musicals. She is dedicated and stomach. I was just about to my years here, I have been family, together growing in love loves this school and communi- embark on a new chapter of my tremendously blessed to have and faith, helping one another to ty. life, and the journey that awaited been able to go to such a won- reach ambitious dreams. The It is people like Richter, who me was something that I could derful school. teachers have challenged me to provide hope for the future, hardly imagine for myself. I believe that one of the be the best person that I can be. whose hard work and endless My new principal, Susan biggest reasons why I have dedi- In and outside of the classroom, gifts shine throughout the com- Richter, stood outside and greet- cated so much time to Saint Joe I have wonderful relationships munity. Even though she is faced ed me with a warm and heartfelt is because it is like a second with my teachers and look up to with new challenges every day, smile, “Welcome to Saint Joseph home, and because I love being them as role models and essen- MONICA MURPHY she overcomes them and keeps High School; we are glad to at this school. Every day is a tial guides for my life. Their sac- inspiration and light for all of envisioning unimaginable goals. rifice and commitment to the Saint Joe family. She is a big How fortunate am I to have Catholic education is truly a reason why Saint Josephs High had a great education at Saint blessing and this has made me School is what it is today. Her Joe? Very. I have a lot to be more appreciative over the past kindness, love, compassion, thankful for. When I leave for four years. faith, determination, hard work, college next year, I am going to The dedication of faith, excel- commitment and selflessness are miss Saint Joe, but I can look lence and service is exemplified beyond explanation. Her passion back and smile remembering the at Saint Joe. Over the years I is Saint Joseph’s High School. experience that I had and all of have seen conversions, deeper Her sacrifice sheds light. Her those whom I have met. relationships with the Lord, and grace evokes change. She is the Catholic education is a won- have noticed the chapel full of disciple living out Christ’s mes- derful blessing, this community students during their lunch hour. sage. is a blessing; and our educators The school spirit and the number She always gives her time to are a blessing. Saint Joe contin- St. Joseph School of students involved in commu- the teachers, faculty and stu- ues to live out its mission and nity service amazes me and dents. I remember last year when will keep succeeding in all areas. 301 West Houston Street • Garrett makes me overjoyed. Most of my math class was having a We are Saint Joe. We stand my peers are proud of where study session at the Martin’s proud. (260) 357-5137 they go to school. grocery store, and she was there Open House & Registration for grades Pre-K-6 The greatest memory that I shopping. She saw us and put Sunday, February 1, 2009 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) have at Saint Joe is that of her cart aside and joined us at Monica Murphy is a senior at Saint Principal Richter, who is a true our table. I remember last Joseph’s High School.

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Office of Admissions Post Office Box 890 Rensselaer, Indiana 47978 Phone: 800-447-8781 Fax: 219-866-6122 E-mail: [email protected] www.saintjoe.edu JANUARY 25, 2009 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 19 Dwenger student rallies school Let the FAFSA help for Ugandan children family get cash for college Here’s a great New Year’s resolu- Step Tips To Help High School tion for every family with a col- Seniors Apply for Financial Aid, BY LAUREN CAGGIANO attempted to intervene to little organizations in Uganda. In fact, avail. Thousands of people have since the film’s release, night com- lege-bound student: Complete by calling 1-800-992-2076 or vis- been evicted from their homes and muting has ended for the children and file the Free Application for iting www.learnmoreindiana.org FORT WAYNE — Think globally, relocated to overcrowded camps in of northern Uganda. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by • FAFSA Friday is an addi- act locally. Bishop Dwenger senior hopes of providing protection. But Roy said the film was a unify- March 10. tional push for families needing Jenna Roy has certainly embraced over a decade later roughly one ing force in her school, as it Filing the FAFSA is a must-do assistance with filling out the that mantra in and outside the million individuals still live in “broke down social barriers.” to qualify for most federal grants FAFSA prior to the March 10 classroom. Roy, 18, has been these camps and struggle to sur- “It didn’t matter who you hung and loans, resources provided by deadline. On Friday, Feb. 27, instrumental in making her class- vive among the effects of abject out with ... it was really neat how the state of Indiana, and support Learn More Indiana will connect mates more socially aware. poverty, rampant disease and near- much (my peers) got out of it,” she provided by college and universi- Hoosiers to financial aid advisors For the past two years Roy has certain starvation, according to the said. ties. There is no cost to apply; it through a statewide webinar. rallied behind the “Invisible Web site. Students were eager to rally never hurts to try; it is the only Students, counselors, teachers Children” movement. This non- Roy first became active in the behind the cause and before long way students can know their full and parents can view the presen- profit group was founded by moment when she and two other they had organized several fund- financial aid eligibility. tation and chat with financial aid American filmmakers who brought Bishop Dwenger students partici- raising events. As part of the Many Hoosiers miss the advisors by logging onto the plight of Ugandan children to pated in a national public aware- Schools for Schools program, opportunity to receive financial www.learnmoreindiana.org/FAFS life with their film “Invisible ness stint, Global Night Commute, Better World Books has partnered aid simply because they do not AFriday between the hours of 11 Children: Rough Cut.” in Chicago. On April 28, 2006, with schools nationally, including take the time to complete their a.m. and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 According to the group’s Web more than 80,000 people took a Bishop Dwenger, to support the FAFSA. There is money out there p.m. site, www.invisiblechildren.com, stand by lying down in 126 cities Invisible Children’s cause. The to help pay for college, but stu- When Hoosiers agree to do a “the war in northern Uganda has across the United States. People company will buy used books and dents have to take an important little, they end up doing a lot to been called the most neglected walked for miles to their city cen- donate the profits to programs that step and apply for it. help students get to and through humanitarian emergency in the ters and slept in the streets to make promote literacy internationally. To be considered for the most college. Join Indiana’s College world today. For the past 23 years, a visual call to end night commut- The students also collect money state aid options, the U.S. Success Coalition at www.learn- the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) ing in northern Uganda. in the lunchroom and gather recy- Department of Education must moreindiana.org/coalition. and the Government of Uganda In Chicago, Roy said she and cling materials, which produce a receive the FAFSA no later than (GoU) have been waging a war that the 16,000 participants slept in small return for the cause. Roy March 10. Filing the FAFSA at Show them the money has left nearly 2 million innocent cardboard boxes in a parking lot in said the Social Justice Club is also www.fafsa.ed.gov is the easiest civilians caught in the middle. solidarity with the night com- working to sell handmade and fastest way of completing the • 69 percent of first-generation With dwindling support for muters. They fasted all day, with bracelets which represent a form accurately and on time. college students believe they their cause and heightened govern- water and saltines as they only Ugandan child’s personal struggle. To help raise awareness of the can’t afford college ment offensives, the LRA has nourishment. The accompanying video puts a importance of FAFSA comple- • 65 percent say they need resorted to abducting children and “It was the craziest experience,” face to the tragedy, Roy said. tion, Learn More Indiana is ask- financial aid information indoctrinating them with their radi- she said. “I’ve never been so Roy said her journey with the ing caring adults like you to join • 69 percent don’t know the cal views, the Web site claims. It is happy to get water and crackers.” cause has shed some light on her Indiana’s College Success difference between need-based estimated that more than 90 per- Roy said it was beautiful to see possible career goals. She hopes to Coalition and help Hoosiers put and merit-based financial aid cent of the LRA’s troops were people united under a common study internationals studies at an their hands on cash for college by There is good news: Millions abducted as children. goal. And she has channeled that East Coast university and do promoting the following: of dollars are available to help Consequently, thousands of energy into local efforts. humanitarian work at some point. • College Goal Sunday, Feb. Hoosiers pay for college. Make Ugandan children are kidnapped in It started with a documentary Roy will get a glimpse of her pos- 15 at 2 p.m., provides free assis- sure students you know submit the middle of the night by the LGA, that transformed her high school. sible career this summer, when she tance at 36 locations throughout the FAFSA by the March 10 instilling fear in those left behind. Roy was responsible for bringing teaches English in Ghana. Indiana for students and parents deadline. Those who can leave their village the traveling tour bus to Bishop filling out the FAFSA. Hoosiers Learn More Indiana is a part- do so in the middle of the night. Dwenger. Last fall as part of the can submit their FAFSA online at nership of the Indiana Their dangerous journey has been tour, the junior and senior class For information about Invisible any site. For more information, Commission for Higher referred to as the “night commute.” viewed a screening of “Go,” which Children’s Cause, visit visit www.collegegoalsunday.org Education, the Indiana The Ugandan government has details the progress of various www.invisiblechildren.com. or call 1-800-992-2076 Department of Education, the • Learn More Indiana offers Indiana Department of Workforce online step-by step instructions Development and the State on how to fill out the FAFSA. In Student Assistance Commission St. Matthew Cathedral School addition, Hoosiers can order a of Indiana all working together to 1015 East Dayton Street • South Bend • 289-4535 free publication, Indiana’s Guide provide information that supports to Paying for College: Step-by- learning.

Marian High School Catholic Character Academic Excellence Teachers Who Are Dedicated Holistic Approach to Education Optimal Use of 70 Acre Campus Leadership That Is Positive Integration of Latest Technology St. Matthew School strives to recognize and develop the uniqueness of each student and endeavors to prepare College Preparatory Curriculum each one to meet future challenges. • Highest academic standards • Diverse student population Marian High School • Jr. High Quiz Bowl • Band and Music Competitions Mishawaka • Special Education • Speech Therapy • Special Needs Teacher www.marianhs.org 574-259-5257 20 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 25, 2009 Make Holy Family, Your Family Holy Family School is unique in ICF its mission to teach as Jesus CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 did, teaching and modeling COMMUNITY IN CHRIST Bishops in the department of gospel values... education. He now serves as the •Providing challenging curriculum in grades K-8. national catechetical advisor for Enrolling Students NOW! RCL Benziger, a well known •Dedicated, creative teachers licensed and fully degreed. OPEN HOUSE publisher of catechetical materi- •An environment that encourages respect, and understanding for all. als. His keynote, entitled •Providing students with a foundation of spiritual well-being and and BREAKFAST “Evangelizing a Changing education that is essential in the preparation of a well-adjusted Culture,” will look at the princi- ples of catechesis as discussed in well-educated Christian adult. Sunday, January 25, 2009 the U.S. bishops’ document the •We encourage active parental involvement. “National Directory for 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Catechesis.” Mulhall will discuss •After school Latch Key Services. how to be successful in an evan- gelizing catechesis — a catech- •Preschool for ages 4 - 5. Compassionate, challenging esis that helps students to fall in Holy Family School • 56407 Mayflower Rd. • South Bend love with Christ and his church K-8 learning environment as they grow in knowledge of the 289-7375 faith. After Mass, teachers will attend a workshop chosen during The mission of the St. Vincent de Paul preregistration. The nearly 20 St. Charles Borromeo workshops offered give the School community is to enable all teachers a wide variety of options intended to provide intellectual Catholic School students to live their Catholic faith and spiritual enrichment and to meet the formation needs of each and to achieve academic success. individual teacher. OPEN HOUSE Although designed to be a day January 25, 2009 - 8:30 am -12:30 pm of religious formation, teachers who instruct students in sciences Refreshments Served 1720 East Wallen Road other than theology should not be Call for additional registration times & tours, Fort Wayne 46825 disappointed with the workshop by appointment (260) 484-3392 260-489-3537 Ext. 213 topics, as many are specifically •Christ-Centered Catholic Education, Grades K-8 aimed to promote the teaching of Fax: 489-5318 Catholic culture across the cur- •Beginning 2009-2010...Full-Day Kindergarten riculum. available on site at main campus A few workshop topics •North Central & State of Indiana Accreditation www.saintv.org/school include: “Run so as to Win” •Teachers Fully Degreed & State Certified Conscience Formation; An Introduction to the Theology of •Fine Arts & Athletic Programs the Body; What Jesus has to say Enrichment & Resource Teachers on Staff •Environment Conductive to Personal and Spiritual Growth •Active Home & School Association Our Lady of Hungary School 4910 Trier Road Fort Wayne (260)484-3392 www.stcfw.org EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE 8 EXPECTMore...

“Building Toward the Future” • Full Day Early Childhood Developmental Program for 3 & 4 Year Olds When you join our family you can expect daily • All Day Kindergarten (8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)• Strong Academic Program religious instruction through prayer, liturgy, • A Variety of Boys and Girls Athletics and Extra-curricular Activities and across the curriculum. We focus on Christ centered •Affordable Tuition •After School Care Available • Affordable Tuition education, small class sizes and affordable tuition. Now Enrolling Grades K-8 We are now accepting registrations for the 735 West Calvert Street St. Louis Academy at Besancon 2009-2010 school year South Bend • 289-3272 celebrating Over 100 years of catholic education and we welcome your Inquire from 10 AM - 2 PM 15529 Lincoln Highway East - New Haven 46774 (5 Miles East of I-469) inquiries. 260-749-5815 - www.stlouisbesancon.org JANUARY 25, 2009 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 21

to Teenagers Today; Engaging Catholic Education Association’s the Culture: Modern Media and (NCEA) Assessment of Catechesis; and several work- Catechesis Religious Education Every Child is a Child of Honor at Holy Cross School shops intended to familiarize the (ACRE). During this week’s cel- teachers with the Revised ebration of Catholic Schools, Preschool to 8th Grade Strong Community Involvement Catechetical Curriculum parents and students are encour- Faith Based Curriculum Before and After Care Available Guidelines created by the Office age not forget to thank the teach- of Catechesis to ensure a organic ers for their hard work and dedi- Student Faculty Ratio18/1 Extracurricular Activities and systematic teaching of the cation to their job and to their faith to all children in the dio- own ongoing formation at events Holy Cross School cese. like the Institute of Catechetical 1020 Wilber Street • South Bend 46628 • (574) 234-3422 Presenters include many of Formation for Teachers. the individuals who have www.holycrosscrusaders.org received their masters in theolo- gy either from the University of Dayton or the University of OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 25, 2009 • 12:00 to 2:00 pm Notre Dame and have become a leaven of faith formation for the Danielle Abril is the liaison to Bring this ad for a chance to win FREE Registration! diocese. Presenters include Catholic elementary schools in diocesan priests, directors of reli- the diocesan Office of gious education, religion teachers Catechesis. from the four local Catholic High Schools, pastoral ministers and other catechetical experts from -A44; <5 ,4124 !1@7<982 .27<<9 ST. MICHAEL the area. This event is also a celebra- CATHOLIC SCHOOL tion of the many skilled teachers +=4; &D NP@7 MGLL J OGLL =: Bend. Because of each teacher’s promotes academic success and nutures dedication to quality education, 633)05.7 031..-0+ 456()054 *31/ %3)4',11. 9 "3&() B lifelong learning and productive citizens. the diocese can boast of above N average scores on the National K99"1D(8;34>61>@4;K K.:199!91???8E4?K Preschool - 8th Grade N K$<>486; )1;6A164 ,><6>1: 5<> *83394 .27<<9 .@A34;@?K Religious and Family Oriented Atmosphere N K$8;4 >@? 1;3 !<:=A@4> /427;<9<6D 291??4? <554>43K Challenging Academic Environment St. Joseph N ICCL Sports Involvement K 45<>4 1;3 15@4> ?27<<9 21>4K N N Hessen Cassel K!1@4274?8? <5 @74 %<<3 .74=74>3 K State Accreditation Licensed Teaching Staff N Computer Labs/Classroom Computers/Internet Access School K @794@82 ,><6>1:?K K*1;D #C@>1 !A>>82A91>?K •••••••• N Spanish Classes Grades K through 8 !13 $13) #0*13/&5-10 2.)&4) '&.. :@A?; =@@8<>C= N Fine Arts Programs N Part Time Counselor HOME N N of the H074>4 !7>8?@ 8? )12@4> Above Average ISTEP Scores After School Program !138@8<;? /7>8B4I 612 North Center Street * Plymouth * 574-936-4329 www.saintmichaelschool.org

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EDITORIAL Linking service to the Catholic faith COMMENTARY his week, schools across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Twill be celebrating Catholic Schools Week. This year’s theme TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. focuses on service, “Celebrate Service.” Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, “Civic engagement is a hallmark of Catholic education,” said IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Karen Ristau, president of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). “The majority of elementary and secondary schools participate in service projects ranging from collecting canned Need to oppose human beings have been destroyed control supporters. I believe all goods for the homeless to rebuilding schools in the hurricane-torn by elective abortions. In the past sev- human life is sacred and a gift from eral years individual states have man- God. gulf, so it was natural that we choose service as a major theme.” FOCA legislation aged to enact a few common sense But the way this piece was put Schools typically celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Masses, rules to help protect women and the together was a sensational and des- open houses and activities for students, families, administrators, facul- When running for office President Obama promised Planned unborn, individual and parental rights. perate act of trying to make Birth- ty, school staff and the community. But Obama and the Democratic Party control the source of all evil. Take During Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States in April Parenthood, “The first thing I will do as president is to sign the Freedom of have threatened to undo even those for example the focal point of the sci- 2008, Catholic youths were asked to pledge hours of community ser- Choice Act — FOCA.” FOCA is a minimal protections by enacting the entist’s studies: Sexual abnormalities vice to honor the pope’s 81st birthday. The NCEA reports than more biased act as it favors one group who Freedom of Choice Act. were found in fish that had been than 2 million hours of service were pledged by the end of the cam- strongly push for the destruction of Please, contact your elected offi- exposed to sewage contaminated paign. the preborn and it disregards the cials, we must not let that happen. with synthetic estrogens used in the As we have seen in recent weeks of Today’s Catholic, our schools many who support life. FOCA will Ed and Rita Linder pill. Well, I sure as heck am not a are involved in fundraisers, often assisting the Women’s Care Center, put into law a woman’s so called Decatur fish, and I definitely won’t be eating the poor, the homeless and those who lack food. “right” to kill her preborn child, sewage. So there’s one case debunk- Service goes beyond the elementary and high schools. Even our negate current state laws that afford Postcards against ing the male infertility/birth control Catholic colleges and universities are very involved with service. some protection to the unborn, such argument. Students at Saint Mary’s College were reading to children and pre- as parental notification, and force FOCA Next, the article itself strayed sented a program on the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on hospitals, doctors, nurses and health- from the original subject and con- In response to Sister Angeline fessed that it was in fact chemicals in Jan. 19. University of Saint Francis students scattered throughout Fort care workers to promote and perform Walczyk’s letter on President-elect Wayne that same day as a day of service to the community: organiz- abortions against their consciences. the environment that could have Obama’s ban on torture, I wish that come from the pill, (or countless ing clothing at the St. Vincent de Paul Store; assisting at Vincent FOCA will prove a disaster for the sister would have the same con- Village; meeting with residents at Saint Anne Home and Retirement our country since it means govern- other sources) which are really the cern for our new president’s promise contributing variable to infertility. Community, etc. ment sanctioned killing of future citi- to issue an executive order to allow zens and its consequent obliterating Basically, it was never the birth-con- Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of NCEA and the U.S. government funding of embryonic trol pill alone that had anything to do Conference of Catholic Bishops. of respect for human life. Instead of stem-cell research and his campaign the government protecting its citi- with male infertility. promise to sign the Freedom of I feel this paper should stop scar- zens, it will be in the business of Choice Act. It would be nice if the obliterating them. ing it’s readers with radical head- concern for terrorists would also be lines; and to publish the studies as A lifelong journey We urgently need to contact extended to unborn babies, which are One of the “unsuspecting” benefits of our Catholic schools is that members of Congress requesting they are written. Allow the public to being killed at the rate of 4,000 per think for themselves and form their catechism extends beyond the child. Oftentimes the parents are cate- them to oppose so evil a piece of leg- day in this country. chized too. This can be done when parents look over a child’s religion islation. conscience. I was very disappointed We now have the prospect of our by this misleading propaganda but piece, when the school sends home a share the Scripture-of-the-week Margaret Hunkeler, SF0 new president reinstituting one of the South Bend mainly saddened that the Vatican or through daily conversation. worst forms of torture there is in the allowed it to be released. But the school also entrenches the Catholic family into the church procedure of partial-birth abortion, Paul J. Federspiel Clarifying abortion which the Supreme Court banned family, when the family is open to it. There are organizations like Fort Wayne Home and School Association, school board, marketing, coffee and In the 2008 hit movie, “Juno,” the and Congress upheld under the Bush doughnuts and festival committees drawing parents into the school teenage title character seduces her administration. All gains in the pro- ‘A person is a person, community. Children serving Mass and other liturgical events, partici- boyfriend and becomes pregnant. life arena that have been made over pation in church choirs, proclaiming or lectoring at children’s Masses Realizing that she is in no position to the past 36 years would be ended. no matter how small’ perhaps draw the parents into participation of parish life and the possi- become a parent, she decides to have Father Frank Pavone, Priests for bility of attending a weekday Mass. an abortion. On her way to the abor- Life, at the Pro-Life Conference in President Obama has retraced In this week’s story about St. Jude School in South Bend, Principal tion clinic, her pro-life friend tells her Ann Arbor, Mich.,. last weekend told Lincoln’s historic 1861 journey to the Stephen Donndelinger exclaims how several non-Catholic students at that her unborn baby already has fin- of seeing a sign on a Florida beach White House. As Obama’s election is that said we are not allowed to crush a triumph of racial equality and their school brought their families into the faith. Not only is this gernails. Shocked to learn that she has a live human being in her womb, the eggs of sea turtles because they opportunity it is “altogether fitting occurring in our urban schools, this evangelization is also taking place are federally protected. How sad we and proper” for him to do so. At the at our rural schools. For example, of the six RCIA candidates this year Juno decides to give birth and put her baby up for adoption. In a few short live in a country where the eggs of time Lincoln made his way to the at St. Aloysius, Yoder, half of them have a connection with the school. sea turtles are protected but not capital, African slaves were counted It was the school community that brought them into the faith. scenes the movie clarifies a contro- versy that has been raging for almost unborn babies. as three-fifths of a person for the pur- And in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, where the ACRE 40 years. Let’s all ensure that President pose of determining a state’s number test is administered in our schools and parishes, the diocese ranks high Most of those who want unre- Obama knows that the American of congressmen. Otherwise they were nationally in teaching the faith to our children. We commend the reli- stricted, elective abortion to remain people wish to end the dismember- non-persons under the law — mere gious education teachers and the Office of Catechesis. the law of the land simply ignore the ment and killing of unborn babies by property. Whether our children are in Catholic schools or in the religious reality of life in the womb. Others, signing and mailing the postcards Right now American babies in the education program, we all have an opportunity to evangelize — to such as the United States Supreme that will be distributed at Catholic womb have zero rights and are non- welcome new people to our faith, to invite a fallen-away member of Court and President-elect Barack churches throughout our nation this persons under the law. Even a nine our faith back to the church or to simply be there as a source of com- Obama, delude themselves into month regarding the Freedom of month gestated baby in the womb fort or support for someone struggling with the faith. believing that an unborn embryo or Choice Act and restore our adherence can be killed at the mother’s visit to Some may worry that they would provide incorrect information. fetus is “not really” a human being to God’s laws. the abortionist. But there are resources — “The Catechism of the Catholic Church,” — in spite of hard, scientific facts to Marianne Dunne Since every person you ever see the “U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults,” classes at our parishes and the contrary. Fort Wayne including yourself started life as a throughout the diocese, even Catholic publications such as Today’s Science tells us that each unique, one cell zygote and since no two per- Catholic — to help keep us abreast of church teaching and answer individual life begins at conception Poor attempt to sons in the history of the world have some questions. when a male sperm unites with a ever been alike, to kill a being that is human in any stage of development In a nutshell, growing in our faith is a lifelong journey. It does not female egg. From then on, all that is establish a true needed for it to mature is time, oxy- is to kill a human being, all sophistry end in eighth or 12th grade at a Catholic school or parish religious about personhood aside. education class. Our faith journey is dynamic. Different questions and gen, nutrition — and a safe environ- correlation ment. But the Supreme Court insists I appeal to President Obama to issues arise at different points in our lives. Please renew your faith, I must respond to the Jan. 18 arti- step back from his campaign promise renew your knowledge of the teaching of the church, and keep abreast that “no one knows” when human cle regarding the Vatican’s’ study life begins and Obama says flippant- to strengthen and expand abortion of the hope-filled answers the Catholic Church offers for all. linking the birth-control pill to infer- rights and to recognize the humanity ly that the question is “beyond his tility in men. I thought it was a pret- pay grade.” and personhood of every child in the ty poor attempt to establish a true womb. “A person is a person, no Since Jan. 22, 1973, when the correlation. Supreme Court decreed abortion on matter how small.” Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Kay Cozad, Fred and Now before I get vilified, let me Tom Uebbing Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson demand become law in the United state that I am a practicing Catholic States, an estimated 50 million tiny South Bend and Vince LaBarbera. and hold zero sympathies for birth- JANUARY 25, 2009 COMMENTARY 23 U.S.-Vatican relations mark anniversary CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson In the liturgical calendar, January sees the first week in ordinary time VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The heading Vatican departments. Vatican and the United States qui- “European diplomacy is carried after Christmas.This quiz looks at ordinary things. etly celebrated a silver anniversary on by dinners and parties — you in mid-January, marking 25 years gather information this way to be THE 1.Several rather involved speculations about Adam and Eve revolve around whether of formal diplomatic relations. obtained in no other manner,” he they had these rather mundane features,common to humans who are born. The U.S. Embassy to the Holy wrote. VATICAN a.ears b.navel c.fingerprints See observed the event with a A glance around the embassy’s symposium and a dinner, where banquet tables found clerical and LETTER 2.The patriarchs were notable for this married state,which was ordinary for them,but about 50 guests raised their glasses diplomatic guests nodding in later forbidden to Jews and Christians and most people (with the notable exception of in a toast to a milestone that today assent. JOHN THAVIS Muslims and for a time Mormons) seems inevitable, but once seemed But if the idea of having a full- unthinkable. time ambassador stationed at the a.Contracting child marriages with girls under 21 The U.S. ambassador to the Vatican seems like a no-brainer, Moral Majority movement, reacted b.Polyandry Vatican, Mary Ann Glendon, who that hasn’t always been the case. In by asking how long it would be c.Polygamy (polygyny) was to leave her post six days later 1984, President Ronald Reagan’s before a similar request came from to return to a teaching job at decision to move from an on- Mecca, the chief holy city of 3.David,the greatest king of the Israelites,had this rather common background Harvard, drew appreciative laugh- again, off-again “personal envoy” Islam. a.child prophet b.shepherd c.cook ter at the dinner when she read to full-fledged diplomatic relations And of course, lawsuits were from an 1865 letter that described was controversial, to say the least. filed, although they were eventual- 4.The average Palestinian Jew in Jesus’time spoke most likely Aramaic,but also some- Rome as the perfect listening post. Baptists, Seventh-day ly dismissed. At that time, the secretary of the Adventists and Protestant organi- The traditional argument times some of this,the ordinary language of many of the people of the East U.S. legation to the Papal States zations criticized the move. against U.S.-Vatican relations was a.Greek (koine) b.Latin c.Estruscan wrote to his superiors in Complaints came from Americans that the Vatican — technically, the Washington and asked for a bigger United for Separation of Church “Holy See” — was first and fore- 5.Jesus chose followers who had fairly mundane occupations.Amongst these was this budget so he could give “small but and State, and even the National most a church, not a state, and fisherman: frequent entertainments” to other Council of Churches. The late Rev. a.Paul b.Peter c.Kipperbang diplomats and the monsignors Jerry Falwell, who headed the LETTER, PAGE 20 6.Jesus’cloak,intriguingly for one who preached poverty,was not ordinary because it was The Lord reaches to us in mercy and love a.brown b.silk c.seamless 7.Despite the barbarity described in Scripture,crucifixion was a fairly ordinary type of message is clear. Anyone, even Reflection execution,reserved for someone with the hardest heart, a.religious maniacs can repent. And also, God wants The church called us to cele- b.Romans THE all people to repent. brate the birth of Christ. Two c.Non-Romans This weekend’s second read- weeks later it led us to the celebra- SUNDAY ing is from the First Epistle to the tion of the feast of the Epiphany of Corinthians. Paul had a challenge the Lord. A day later, it offered us 8.These fierce imperialists,mentioned in the Old Testament,probably invented cruci- GOSPEL in leading the Corinthian the feast of the Lord’s baptism by fixion,and regarded mass deportations and flaying alive as ordinary means of control Christians to a fully devout John in the Jordan River. a.The Assyrians b.The Jebusites c.The Pharisees MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Christian life. The city was what All these celebrations, among Nineveh was imagined to have the greatest of the church’s year of 9.An ordinary in the Catholic Church usually (not always) refers to a been. Corinth was depraved, worship, taught critical lessons a.sacrament b.convert c.bishop utterly engulfed in paganism and about Jesus. He is human, the Son Third Sunday in wickedness. of Mary. He is the Son of God. He St. Paul calls upon the 10.Although theoretically a greater range of men can become pope,the man selected is the Savior, assuming our sins, is ordinarily a: Ordinary Time Christians of Corinth to remem- even though Jesus was without sin. Mk 1:14-20 ber that time passes quickly, and Now, the church moves into the a.former abbot b.cardinal c.personal prelate that life is short. They have process of asking us to respond. It The Book of Jonah is the before them two options. The tells us that Jesus called certain 11.Up until the election of John Paul II,they were also (or for several centuries) ordi- source for the first reading. Jonah first is life in Jesus, a life that is persons for particular roles. He narily was not the author. The author is everlasting, but it requires fidelity calls us. Whatever the role, the a.native Latin speakers b.Greek Catholics c.Italian unknown. Scholars believe that to the Gospel and the Gospel’s keystone must be faithfulness to the Book of Jonah was written values. The other option is eternal the Gospel. 12.Latin gradually replaced the Greek language in the Western church;why? sometime after the Babylonian death, awaiting those who spurn No one is too sinful to be a.Latin was the official language of the church before Constantine. Exile of the Jews. the Gospel. beyond redemption, if merely they b.Latin was the ordinary language of most people in the West. This reading speaks of Jonah’s In this comparison, Paul obvi- sincerely choose to be redeemed. visit to Nineveh, the capital of ously urges the Corinthians to be To an extent, we all live in c.Latin was ordinarily easier to write because of the simpler num- the Assyrian Empire, located holy. Nineveh. Yet the Lord reaches to bering system. roughly in the region of modern The Gospel of Mark provides us in mercy and love. Syria. He went there, at God’s the last reading. It is the story of It is to our advantage to respond 13.In the Eastern Catholic (and Orthodox) churches these sacraments (mysteries) are command, to call the people to the Lord’s calling of Andrew, affirmatively. Death is the other ordinarily received one after the other on the same occasion: conversion. Simon Peter, James and John to option. The choice belongs to us. a.Baptism, Eucharist, confirmation/chrismation The Jews who first heard this be apostles. reading would have had a definite All the early Christians found b.Extreme unction, viaticum, confession mindset about Nineveh and its stories of the Twelve especially c.Holy orders, ordination, laicization inhabitants. By the time that this important. It was from the apos- book was written, foreigners tles that the Gospel of Jesus READINGS 14.Although Masses are ordinarily said in the local languages,Benedict XVI made it already had subjected God’s peo- came, going far and wide. The Sunday: Jon 3:1-5,10 Ps 25:4-9 easier for many communities to use this language as a routine offering: ple time and again to conquests. apostles were the links with 1 Cor 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20 a.Etruscan Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 PPs 96:1-3 Mk Of all these conquerors, none was Jesus. Therefore, it was vital to b.Latin 3:22-30 more brutal than the Assyrians. assure and present their creden- c.Greek (Old Church Slavonic) As a result, the Jews regarded tials. The credentials, of course, Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10 Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, Assyrians as utterly evil, not just were that they had been called by 10-11 Mk 3:31-35 15.One key difference between Western (Roman) Catholic priests and Eastern priest as threats to the Jewish popula- Christ, had heard the message of Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18 Ps (including some Eastern Catholic priests) is that Eastern priest can ordinarily tion, and even as fearful threats, Christ, and had remained loyal to 110:1-4 Mk 4:1-20 a.be married before they are ordained. but as powerful instruments very Christ. Thursday: Heb 10:19-25 Ps 24:1- b.be celibate when ordained and later married. able of upsetting the worship of Some would say that the 4ab,5-6 Mk 4:21-25 the One God of Israel. Apostles mentioned in this read- Friday: Heb 10:32-39 Ps 37:3-6,23-24, c.can be ordained as bishops even if married. Nineveh was the capital of ing were not the best candidates. Assyria, the heart of this godless They were simple men. Yet, Jesus 39-40 Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 (Ps) Lk ANSWERS: and inhumane empire. called them, and they responded 1.b, 2.c, 3.b, 4.a, 5.b, 6.c, 7.c, 8.a, 9.c, 10.b, 11.c, 12.b, 13.a, 14.b, 15.a Yet, Jonah succeeds in con- in the affirmative. 1:69-75 Mk 4:35-41 verting the people of the city. The 24 COMMENTARY JANUARY 25, 2009 The men of Judah anointed David king

How did David get to be the king of rolling plateau watered by many murdered by Joab, and the two became king and he reigned for 40 Israel after Saul? streams and a good rainfall giving bandit chieftains of Ishbaal were years. Eventually David captured it a fertile soil for pasture. done away with by David, so now the city of Jerusalem, brought the Saul, the first king of Israel, was These men of Jabesh were David was the only candidate for Ark of the Covenant there and battling the Philistines at Mount grateful to Saul for he had deliv- the monarchy of Israel. made it his royal residence. Gilboa, a mountain ridge that rises ered their city from the threat of HIRE Eventually all the tribes of to 1,667 feet above sea level, in the king of Ammon. Later on Israel came to David in Hebron 1004 B.C. Three of Saul’s sons — David translated the bodies of Saul HISTORY and anointed him king of all Israel. Father Richard Hire is pastor of St. Jonathan, Abinadab and and his sons to a grave in the land David was 30 years old when he Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse. Malchishua — were killed. Saul of Benjamin, for Saul was a man FATHER RICHARD HIRE himself was seriously wounded, of Benjamin and his royal resi- and he fell upon his own sword. dence was at Gibeah. The Philistines cut off Saul’s head, Father McKenzie says that dear have you been to me.” SCRIPTURE SEARCH stripped him of his armor and Gibeah lies four miles north of the David then went to Hebron placed it in the pagan temple of old city of Jerusalem. Here you where the men of Judah anointed Gospel for January 25, 2009 Astarte and then impaled Saul’s him king of the Judahites. Hebron can see a strong stone citadel, 169 Matthew 2:1-12 body and those of his sons on the x 114 feet, with double casemated is 23 miles outside of Jerusalem. wall of Bet Shean, a town near the walls and bastions dating from the Here is the cave of Machpelah Following is a word search based on the Gospel mountain, 16 miles south of the where Abraham buried his wife time of Saul. The citadel was reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle Sea of Galilee on the banks of the destroyed by fire, probably by the Sarah. Also buried here are river Harod. Philistines. Two hundred years Abraham, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob B: Jesus begins his ministry and mission. The words After Saul’s death, men from later, a tower was built over the and Leah. David lived in Hebron can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Jabesh-gilead, on the other side of remains of the citadel. for 7-1/2 years with his wives. the Jordan, walked for two hours When David heard of the death Here you can see the shrine built JOHN ARRESTED JESUS at night and removed the bodies of of Saul and his sons, he chanted an over the cave of Machpelah and TIME BELIEVE PASSED Saul and his sons from the walls of elegy: “Tell it not in Gath, herald it the Sultan’s Pool where David THE SEA HE SAW SIMON Bet Shean and brought them to not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest executed the murderers of Ishbaal, HIS BROTHER ANDREW INTO THE SEA Jabesh where they cremated them. the Philistine maidens rejoice.” Saul’s last son. NETS A LITTLE FARTHER Then they took their bones and David was a close friend of Not only was Saul’s last son JAMES ZEBEDEE BOAT buried them under the tamarisk Saul’s son Jonathan, so he sung: “I Ishbaal murdered, but Abner, the MENDING CALLED THEM FATHER tree in Jabesh. This land is a grieve for you my brother. Most commander of Saul’s army was THE TIME HAS COME

Placing a phone call to God JSEJOWASEHED magine calling up your best are a whole lot hungrier than you AIDMENDINGCF friend on the phone — whether are, particularly since you had two MMNR I LWK F A S H Ithat is your spouse, your cheeseburgers at lunch and a bag boyfriend or girlfriend, or your of M&M peanuts during your FROM EODTYTOALZU I best bud — and putting that per- mid-afternoon break. SNTAOBRLAESS son on speakerphone all day. You will survive. THE Whenever the urge hits you, Invariably, however, something ARRESTEDNBEB you simply speak, that person comes up that prompts you to take SIDELINES LEDFHDHEAEJR hears you, and you engage in a your focus away from the conversa- free-flowing conversation. tion with God. You stay up late that BY TIM PRISTER I LOETSTENDOO Every Catholic, at some point night, get a restless night’s sleep, TLRHSDAESEHT in his or her life, has tried to estab- and head into the next day a bit quite frequently to God, asking TAEKFSFDFENH lish that open line of communica- groggier and grumpier than you’ve him to stay with me and provide tion with God. As the saying goes, been in days. Suddenly, your focus LMZAGAAGHPAE me with a calm and uncluttered if I had a nickel for every time I on that open conversation with God mind so as to give our players the EVE I LEBPDGTR tried to form an open line of com- wanes, and you forget to “place the best chance for success. With each munication to God, I would be phone call” that day. © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com errant throw or booted ground halfway home to the ultimate des- The next thing you know, days ball, I uttered, “Your will be tination by now. have gone by without conversing done.” It had an incredibly calm- But it’s tough. We get so with God, and now you’re back in ing effect during some awfully caught up in our work most days the rut that most people are in. nervous moments. that we don’t have time to talk to You’re just existing instead of rel- as well. At one crucial moment in But why can’t I have such an God, or rather, we place a greater ishing the incredible blessings that history, a few hours after a papal open line of communication when LETTER emphasis on other things in our God has bestowed upon you. meeting with Soviet President I don’t need help? Funny how, lives. We’ve got to get this done, Wouldn’t it be great if every CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Mikhail Gorbachev in 1989, the some two months later with the call this client, pound out this time something good happened to Vatican told the United States in a season safely tucked away in the agreement and contest this ruling. us during the day, we would take confidential assessment that records books, I wasn’t asking him People are getting under your skin two seconds to simply say, “Thank should not be privileged by a Gorbachev could be trusted as a to “stay with me” during the day. and trying to take the bread from you for the blessing.” And would- diplomatic presence. genuine reformer. Why? Well, probably because I your table every day. How am I n’t it be great that if every time President Franklin Roosevelt The late pope’s high profile as didn’t need anything. supposed to maintain an open con- something not quite as fortunate appointed the first envoy to the a defender of human rights and It is good to know, however, versation with God? happened to us during the course Vatican just before World War II. human dignity, along with his fre- that God is not a scorekeeper. He’s I’ve tried it hundreds of times, of the day, we would take two sec- But when President Harry Truman quent trips to the United States, not sitting up there saying, and usually on that day, it works onds to simply say, “I accept your tried to appoint a successor in also made the Vatican seem more “You’ve forgotten about me again! pretty well. You find humor in a will. I will deal with it in a posi- 1951, he met with a storm of like a natural ally and less like a I’ll show you!” God just wants us confrontation because you realize tive manner.” protest, and the post went vacant foreign planet. to keep fighting, to keep striving that the issue under debate is not Even better, wouldn’t be great for nearly 20 years. Reagan’s deci- After the terrorist attacks of and to keep placing that phone call. that big of a deal in the grand if we didn’t need a reason to stop sion to elevate the position to Sept. 11, 2001, the Vatican’s quali- No, we don’t dial the number scheme of things. during the day and simply say, ambassador was considered a fied support for a U.S. military as often as we should. But when You smile when the car pulls “I’m thinking of you.” courageous one that might cost response in Afghanistan had he answers, he’s going to say, “I’m out in front of you, forcing you to Most human beings are him politically. embassy employees handing out glad you called.” drop your speed to 20 miles per inclined to place that phone call It wasn’t long before most of pins with the U.S. and Vatican And that will be your most hour because, after all, what is the when we need God’s help. This the criticism faded. One big reason flags. important call of the day. big deal? Just apply the brakes, past spring, as our Mishawaka was that under Pope John Paul II, Today, the United States has take a deep breath, enjoy the song Marian baseball team was making who was a strong critic of East one of the biggest and most active on the radio and wait you turn. an incredible journey to the state European communism, U.S. and embassies to the Holy See and has You handle the extra 10 min- championship game, we experi- Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of Vatican interests were seen to launched cooperative projects with utes it takes to get your food at the enced all the emotions that come Marian High School and a 1982 coincide. the Vatican in areas like human restaurant because you realize with pressure-packed athletic com- graduate from the University of It wasn’t just a matter of moral trafficking and religious freedom. there are people in the world who petition. I found myself speaking Notre Dame. support, but information-sharing JANUARY 25, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 25

COUGARS NO. 4 IN NAIA FOOTBALL POST SEASON TOP 25 After spending the last five weeks at No. 3 in the NAIA Top 25, the University of Saint Francis placed fourth in the NAIA post season ratings. In their 11th season, coach Kevin Donley’s Cougars won 12 straight games, but lost to the eventual NAIA FCS champion for the sixth consecutive year at the University of Sioux Falls, S.D. on Dec. 6, 24-6. This is the sixth consecutive season USF has finished in the Top 5 and eighth time in the last Sports nine seasons USF finished in the Top 10. Two days of basketball St. John Eagles soar onward sizzles the ICCL hardwoods through CYO basketball season

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN The Eagles fouled Raider Jake conference games downing Hessen SOUTH BEND — Despite the Sanders had 13 points for Our Britton, who made both free Cassel. In the Precious Blood vs. frigid temperatures outdoors, Lady. throws for the final score. St. Therese pairings, St. Therese indoors the hardwoods were siz- And Corpus Christi edged St. FORT WAYNE — During the Now 3-1 in conference action girls and Precious Blood boys zling. With just two more week- Matthew, 27-24, as Ray Kowalski month of December, St. John the and 5-4 overall, the Eagles have were victorious. ends of regular-season play, Inter- led the winning team with 10 Baptist, Fort Wayne, kicked off 13 players on their eighth-grade City Catholic League (ICCL) points. their Catholic Youth Organization roster. This season, the team is Boys boys varsity basketball continues It took triple overtime in this (CYO) season with a 35-34 victo- adjusting to the merging with to heat up. Jan. 18 thriller for St. Thomas to ry over St. Joseph, Decatur. Jaquell Benoit Academy. St. Joseph Hessen Cassel, 43; And varsity basketball action edge out St. Anthony, 39-33, for Cooper and Thomas Starks led the Starks understands, “They were St. Aloysius, 31 — Knapke 19, filled a double-roster of activity a victory. St. Thomas was led by Eagles with 13 points apiece. Matt used to a different style of play Thiele 12 last weekend with games Jan. 17- Frank Iavaganilio with 18 points Williamson, John Fink, Nick that they were very successful at. Precious Blood, 41; St. Therese 18. and Peter Murphy with 12 points. Burrell and Brandon Dock each We have to be patient with each 34 — Hamel 19, Calvon 15 Andrew Schafer of St. Thomas St. Anthony’s A. Pozivilko had scored two and David Shank other. I see improvement every St. John, New Haven, 41; St. the Apostle, Elkhart, led the way 10 points. added one for the Eagles. game and every practice.” John, Fort Wayne 38 — Cooper, of all Saturday’s top scorers with In other games played Jan. 18, Next on the schedule, St. John Starks feels the Gold League is Williamson 14, Painter 16 25 points to defeat Holy Cross, Michael Whitfield paced St. beat St. Vincent 47-31. The Eagles very evenly matched this season. 44-38. Patrick Connors of Holy Joseph of Mishawaka with 35 were led in scoring again by He summarized, “There is no huge Girls Cross had 19 points. points — making him Sunday’s Cooper with 16, followed by Dock standout team dominating the Christ the King edged top scorer of the day — to with eight, Starks seven and league. In my opinion, any team St. Aloysius, 36; St. Joseph- St. Joseph, South lead his team to a 44- Williamson five. Jack Sturm and could beat another on any given Hessen Cassel, 19 — Knapke 9, Bend, 39-35, as 25 victory over St. Braxton Randolph each scored day; the victor will be the one who Zaremba 21 the Kings’ Ryan Monica. three, John Fink and Nick Burrell comes to play.” St. Therese, 41; Precious Wobbe tossed St. Joseph, added two apiece and Zach Also working to develop the Blood, 22 — An. Trevino 14, in 14 points in South Bend, Soehngen scored one. quick Eagles and get them ready Haley 10 this overtime defeated St. Before the break, St. John best- for the next level are Dan Sink, win. Tommy Matthew, 35-25. ed St. Charles, 40-33. Shank and John Shank and Chris Erb. Fifth and sixth grade Favorite of St. Tommy Favorite Williamson led the Eagles with 10 In Blue League CYO hoops Joseph had 20 of St. Joseph had points apiece, followed by Fink action at the St. Aloysius site on St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel host- points in the loss. 20 points. Pat Guinn with eight and Cooper six. Starks, Saturday, Jan. 17, the St. Joseph- ed a winter tournament and won St. Joseph, had 12 points for St. Burrell and Dock each added a Hessen Cassel Squires boys both the boys and the girls’ cham- Mishawaka, upset St. John the Matthew. bucket in the win over the remained undefeated in league pionships. The St. Louis-St. Rose Baptist, 54-7, with Vince Ravotto Queen of Peace beat St. Pius Cardinals. play beating the host Gators. In the Twins were the boys’ runner-ups leading the winners with 16 X, 54-46, as Adam Jankowiak led Finally, in the “battle of the St. girls’ matchup, the Lady Gators while the St. Joe Decatur girls took points. Queen of Peace with 16 points, Johns,” the Eagles lost to New also kept their record perfect in second-place honors. St. Monica’s Patrick and Greenan Sullivan had 12 Haven by just three points as Hunsberger tossed in 10 points to points for St. Pius X. league action resumed for the lead his team in a win, 29-8, over In a narrow win, Corpus Eagles last weekend in a hard- St. Michael of Plymouth. Christi beat Christ the King, 34- fought battle, 38-41. Cooper and KNIGHTS’ FREETHROW WINNERS Queen of Peace of Mishawaka 33. Ray Kowalski led the winners Williamson each had 14 points in beat St. Jude 44-25, as Nick with 22 points. Connor Edmonds the loss. Johnson paced the winners with had 17 points for Christ the King. Coach Tom Starks reported, “It 16 points. Neal Dowling had 13 Despite Neal Dowling’s 22 was a great game between two points for St. Jude. points for St. Jude, Our Lady of well-matched teams.” Holy Family’s Dillon Hensley Hungary claimed a victory, 43- Starks added, “The Raiders’ big lead his team with 15 points to 35. man (Weston Painter) has great defeat St. Anthony, 23-14. St. Michael defeated St. John size and great knowledge of the St. Pius X, Granger, defeated the Baptist, 44-25, with the help game. We’ll do something differ- Our Lady of Hungary, 46-39. St. of Davis Payne’s 14-point contri- ent if we face them again.” Pius was led by Andrew Costello bution. Connor Zakowski of St. With 14 seconds left in the with 13 points. Dominique John scored 10 points. game, the Eagles trailed, 38-39. Can’t attend daily Mass? Then “Take Ten” and listen to “Readings and Reflections” Monday thru Friday 11:55 a.m. - 12:05 pm PROVIDED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DISTRICT 15  The Knights of Columbus District 15 held their Annual Listen around the world at www.redeemerradio.com Free Throw Contest at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in to contact us or to provide financial support Yoder Sunday, Jan. 18, in the school activity center. 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