Think Green 50¢ June 7, 2009 Recycle this paper Volume 83, No. 23 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ’ Prayerful getaways TODAY S CATHOLIC Grottos, pilgrimages in our diocese Pages 10-12 People must fight spiritual pollution, Theologian ambassador pope says on Pentecost Miguel Diaz nominated BY CINDY WOODEN Vatican ambassador VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just as the human body is Page 3 threatened by breathing polluted air, the human soul is threatened by images and ideas that glorify violence or the exploitation of others, Pope Benedict XVI said. “The metaphor of the ‘impetuous wind’ of Pentecost makes one think of how precious it is to On the front lines breathe clean air both with the lungs — the physical — as well as with the heart — the spiritual,” the pope Speakers support life, said May 31 during Mass for the feast of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit, which was poured out on the dis- Women’s Care Center ciples at Pentecost and available to every follower of Pages 4, 5 Jesus for all time, is the “healthy air” of love, the pope said. In his homily during the Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope focused on the use of wind or breath and of fire to describe the movement of the Holy Spirit Noon watch in the Bible. The pope said the image of wind “makes us think Forty years of dutiful service of the air, which distinguishes our planet from the Page 9 other heavenly bodies and allows us to live on it. What air is for biological life, the spirit is for spiritual life.” “And just as there exists atmospheric pollution, which poisons the environment and living beings, so there exists a pollution of the heart and of the spirit, All Diocese Team which mortifies and poisons spiritual existence,” he said. CNS PHOTO/GIAMPIERO SPOSITO, REUTERS Diocesan athletes honored Pope Benedict said it is right that protecting the Pope Benedict XVI gives a blessing during Mass on the feast of Pentecost May 31 in St. Pages 16-17 environment has become a priority today, but it is Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Just as the body is threatened by breathing polluted air, the human soul is threatened by images and ideas that glorify violence or the exploitation of POPE, PAGE 5 others, the pope said. Book of the Month SHARING OUR FAITH ‘God Help Me’ Warsaw parish, shrine ready Page 20 Through the God- given gift of faith, for pilgrims we have the Mexico City, said Sister Joan. So it was BY JODI MAGALLANES decided that a shrine to her would be built opportunity to locally, on land donated to the diocese in celebrate in the WARSAW — From a hill just west of the nearby Warsaw. main north-south road in Warsaw rises a mis- The shrine is a powerful pilgrimage desti- daily sacrifice of sion-style homage to the apparition of the nation. An abundance of large windows on Jesus at holy Virgin Mary that is inexorably lodged in the the main level of the church floods the pews hearts of Mexican Catholics. and the sanctuary with warmth on most days, Mass. By a mys- The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the sunlight reflects off of a reproduction tery, bread and took shape in 2000 at the initiative of Bishop of the tilma on which Our Lady of Guadalupe John M. D’Arcy and the people and staff of appeared to the Indian Juan Diego that is wine are changed Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Milford, prominently displayed next to the sanctuary. into the body and who were in need of a larger worship space. In the rear of the church an octagonal bap- The diocese took on the building of a church tismal font invites pilgrims to take home a blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. Thus, for the parish as a project commemorating sample of holy water for special blessings. Christ comes into our heart and soul dur- the millennium, according to Sister Joan For those who bring symbols of needs or Hastreiter, who credits Bishop D’Arcy with thanks, a Mexican tradition, areas near a stat- ing our journey of life. As Catholics, we elevating the project to the construction of a ue of Juan Diego and the image of Our Lady are blessed. diocesan shrine dedicated to the Milford of Guadalupe are prepared for those symbols parish’s patron saint. to be hung. Dick Dornbos “He was concerned about the danger of Granger pilgrims going home to visit her basilica,” in SHRINE, PAGE 12 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JUNE 7, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Hannah’s House assists single Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy mothers with spiritual care EDITOR: Tim Johnson Hannah’s House stands before us in a visible Catholic Church, and Father Larry said it was and positive way of caring for mother and as fine a parish catechesis as he has ever seen. NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad child, providing a home, allowing some to continue at school or work, teaching them Assignment time Editorial Department necessary skills, and giving them what we all I am meeting now with our priests, who PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS need — love and concern, and above all, see- will be expecting changes. One of the most FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, ing that the child is born safe and healthy. important things a bishop ever does in the Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, If you want to make a contribution, please pastoral care of his diocese is the assignment &NOTES send it to Karen Delucaney at Hannah’s Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, of priests. This is under way and takes place House, 518 West Fourth St., Mishawaka, IN after careful consultation with the Priests’ Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY 46554. Personnel Board. The bishop, of course, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister I met another good and dear friend, Bill makes the final decision. I am always Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Killilea. If there is fundraising going on in impressed and impressed once again, at the Deb Wagner A visit to Hannah’s House Mishawaka and the cause is Catholic, and goodness of our priests who recall their prom- worthy, you will find Bill Killilea there. He is About 16 years ago, I had the privilege of ise of obedience to the bishop, and take up a in charge of the fundraising and you can blessing Hannah’s House. On a warm Sunday new assignment despite being a serious Business Department reach him at (574) 254-5309. afternoon, I was back there for another bless- change in their lives. I find it very humbling, BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice One of the sponsors of Hannah’s House, ing. This is a residence on a side street in but beautiful. along with our diocese, is the Women’s Care AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Mishawaka. It blends in with the many sin- Center. They will observe their 25th anniver- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol gle-family homes built there by the veterans sary of protecting the unborn child and the Speaking of priests [email protected] who returned from the Second World War, the child’s mother at Notre Dame on June 11. We are now preparing for our annual greatest generation, as Tom Brokaw called Tickets for this important event are available. retreat. It will take place this year at the Advertising Sales them. Call Bobby Williams (574) 274-0313. Potawatomi Inn on the grounds of the Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) But Hannah’s House is different from the Pokagon State Park. We will set aside a (260) 456-2824 others. Not in appearance, but in its mission. chapel with the presence of the Blessed I was greeted by Karen DeLucaney, who is Pentecost Sunday Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Sacrament. Reverend John Allen, a former the director of the home. It is a place where A beautiful celebration of the holy feast of faculty member of the Josephinum Seminary, (574) 234-0687 young single women who have become preg- Pentecost at St. Matthew’s co-Cathedral will be our retreat master. It is my intention to Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY nant may reside. They receive counseling, Parish, in which I conferred the sacrament of be with the priests all week. Please pray for guidance and spiritual care. There are semi- confirmation to 30 people, mostly adults, our priests during this holy time. Remember, Published weekly except the fourth nars on parenting and on living, on how to get along with a few young people who are not on the feast of the Sacred Heart, we begin the Sunday in June, first and third weeks in and keep a job, and on other practical matters. able to make the confirmations in their Year of the Priesthood, as designated by Pope July, first week in August and last week Also, there are visitors from the medical com- parishes. I was able to announce that Deacon Benedict XVI. in December by the Diocese of Fort munity: doctors, nurses and mothers, on how Jake Runyon has been assigned as a deacon Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., to care for a child before and after birth. of this parish, with the intention that he will Today’s Catholic P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. The capacity is seven.