50¢ January 27, 2008 Volume 82, No. 04 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Lighting First feast day of beatified the way Technology takes Catholic Schools Week into 21st century founder celebrated Pages 11-21 Congregations of Holy Cross host a weekend of events to honor the Father William Hodde Blessed Basil Moreau remembered BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Page 3 NOTRE DAME — The campuses of Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s College and the University of Notre Dame were alive with activity the weekend of Jan. 18- No turnaround 20 to celebrate the first feast day of Basil Moreau, the recently beatified founder of the brothers, sisters and Pope committed priests of the Congregations of Holy Cross. to liturgical reform As has been their custom, on Friday night the three branches of Holy Cross and associates joined togeth- Page 5 er in prayer and feasting to honor Blessed Basil. This year the Moreau Day celebration, hosted by the Brothers of Holy Cross, began in St. Joseph Chapel on the grounds of Holy Cross College with solemn ves- pers. ‘Fear not’ Holy Cross Brothers Provincial Robert Fillmore graciously welcomed all present and said what an Project Gabriel to help honor it was for the brothers to bring the Holy Cross pregnant, new mothers family together. Father David Tyson, provincial of the Indiana Province, presided over the ceremony and in diocese Sister Joy O’Grady, president of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, gave an inspiring reflection on Basil Page 10 Moreau’s desire for unity and collaboration among his sons and daughters. A choir composed of Holy Cross sisters, brothers, seminarians and members of the Our Lady of Loretto BROTHER CHARLES MCBRIDE, CSC Sports Choir led the singing. Holy Cross Father David Tyson, provincial of the Indiana Province of the Congregation of Following the prayer, those gathered enjoyed a BDHS wrestling wins third Holy Cross was the presider at the solemn vespers held in St. Joseph Chapel, Holy Cross splendid banquet and time to renew friendships and Village at Notre Dame. Father Tyson is flanked by Holy Cross Brothers Joseph Fox and acquaintances at Andre Place in Holy Cross Village. straight SAC championship Donald Fleischhacker. The choir in the background was made up of Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Brothers and seminarians from Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame. Page 25 MOREAU, PAGE 4 Vigils celebrate life ON THE ROAD AGAIN Bishop called for day of penance on Jan. 22 BY DIANE FREEBY “If there is anyone within the sound of my voice who has had an abortion, or supported or incurred an abortion for another,” said SOUTH BEND — Being pro-life is more Bishop D’Arcy, “this is also week of recon- than a slogan. As Catholics, we are called to ciliation.” actively support the culture of life by our The bishop reminded those gathered that prayers and our actions. through prayer, counsel and good will we That’s according to Bishop John M. can, and should, reach out to help those who D’Arcy, who presided over Sunday’s Vigil suffer the aftermath of abortion. He also reit- for Life Mass. The bishop encouraged the erated the responsibility Catholics have to faithful gathered at St. Matthew Cathedral in continue the fight for life. South Bend to prepare themselves for a “We must always teach our people,” painful week ahead. He asked people to do began the bishop, “and we should speak in DON CLEMMER penance on “Jan. 22, the very day when the the public arena.” Supreme Court of our beloved country said Bishop D’Arcy illustrated how the Teenagers and young adults from the dio- there should be no legal defense of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is doing cese prepare to leave Fort Wayne by bus on unborn. What was forbidden was made this, with many people braving the cold win- legal.” ter weather to travel to Washington, D.C., for Jan. 20 to participate in the annual Right to While such penance is reparation for the the March for Life. Life March in Washington on Jan. 22, com- continuing sin of abortion, the bishop also There is much to be done here at home, pointed to the gift of God’s unfathomable memorating the 35th anniversary of Roe v. mercy. VIGILS, PAGE 5 Wade. Additional coverage next week. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 27, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Father Hodde remembered as Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 beloved pastor, Civil War historian PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy his bishop to study philosophy. He told me beautiful presentation. Sister Ann is an EDITOR: Tim Johnson how many were veterans of World War II expert on such medieval saints as Catherine ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer and how one was a convert to the Catholic of Siena. STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad faith. They had two reunions in Fort Later the rector of the Cathedral of Our Wayne, and I took the opportunity to tell Lady of Angels in Los Angeles made a NEWS the class what a splendid priest was their presentation on the various tapestries in that Editorial Department classmate Bill Hodde. I think he always celebrated building. There were breaks in PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES took seriously the words said to the priest at his talks while we all sang the litany of the FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, ordination when the bishop gives him the saints. I made a brief presentation before Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY chalice and the paten, symbolic of the privi- lunch about holiness and optimism in the J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie lege of making present the Eucharist — life of John Paul II. Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sister “Understand what you are doing, imitate Sunday Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray, what you handle, and model your life on A beloved priest the Lord’s cross.” Jennifer Ochstein and Deb Wagner The first confirmation of the new year at We buried Father Bill Hodde on a cold Safe home, dear Bill, safe home. May Holy Cross Parish with Father Mike but sunny winter day. The Mass was in the the angels lead you into paradise, may the Mathews, CSC. Thus, I began my 34th year Business Department church of Our Lady of Good Hope, the martyrs receive you at your coming. of conferring the sacrament of confirma- BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice church which he built and where he was the tion. It has always been a joy. While I have AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber founding pastor. The church was packed. A special weekend grown weary at times, as the spring rolls You could feel the grief and the sorrow, but BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol I was off on a cold Friday afternoon to on, I have considered it a privilege. To see [email protected] also the joy at having known such an exem- South Bend in time to meet Bishop Edward the vitality of the parishes and the goodness plary and splendid priest. People at the Little for supper at a restaurant, a few steps of so many parents, is a splendid opportuni- Advertising Sales Mass were from St. Thomas, Elkhart, Our from his Cathedral of St. James. We ty; and that was true at Holy Cross, South Lady of Good Hope, and especially the enjoyed some wonderful blackened salmon. Bend. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) beloved little parish of St. Aloysius, Yoder, (260) 456-2824 The purpose of the visit was to com- Afterwards, I was pleased to meet two and other parishes where he had served as memorate with our dear Episcopalian friends, Professor Matt Ashley of the theol- Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) an associate. friends the 100th anniversary of the Week ogy department of Notre Dame and his (574) 234-0687 Death challenges us all to look at the of Prayer for Christian Unity. This week wife, Anselma, who is working on her doc- Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY crucifix, at the one who bore his suffering was founded by some Anglican monks at torate in the same place, as well as their for all of us and arose from the dead for our Graymoor, N.Y. The monks eventually children, one of whom was confirmed tak- Published weekly except the last salvation. This is our hope. entered the Catholic Church and continued ing the name Catherine of Siena. Professor Sunday in June, second and fourth The death of a good priest brings a spe- this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Ashley will be giving a course this spring weeks in July, second week in August cial sharpness in the pain. People in several So, with Episcopalians, Lutherans, mem- to our catechists on Catholic spirituality and last week in December by the parishes had lost a father and a shepherd. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, bers of the United Church of Christ, and talking about such medieval saints as We priests had lost a brother, and someone several of our priests and laity, it was my Ignatius of Loyola, Catherine of Siena, and 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort who bore the burden of the day with us. It Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage privilege to speak at the historic Cathedral some modern Catholics, such as Thomas could be said of Father Bill Hodde what the of St. James in South Bend. I said that the Merton and Dorothy Day.