THE CATHOLIC LSU students stunning in the Passion PAGES 10-11 April 18, 2014ommentator Vol. 52, No. 5 SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org C HE IS RISEN Bishop Muench’s Easter Message To: The Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful, Diocese of Baton Rouge Dearly Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ All: It changed them. It changed the world. It must change us. The “it” is Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. The “them” are those who remained faith- ful apostles and disciples to Jesus. The A stained glass window at St. John the Evangelist Church in Prairieville depicts the resurrection of Christ, which Catholics “change” is a radical transformation of around the world celebrate during the 50 days of the Easter season. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator self and life, an ultimate new defining moment, for individuals and groups, for included his agony in the garden, be- to a cross (crucifixion), death on a cross, unexpected or stunning. In various ac- all time and for all eternity. trayal, arrest, imprisonment, denial, then burial in a tomb. These events left counts of sacred Scripture (Mt 28, Mk The setting could not have been trials before Pontius Pilate and Herod, those followers in utter grief, depres- 16, Lk 24, Jn 20-21, I Cor 15) Jesus ap- more bleak. The diminished number of scourging at the pillar, crowning with sion, confusion, bewilderment, at the peared to Mary Magdalen; Mary, the Jesus’ faithful followers vicariously ex- thorns, carrying the cross of his execu- brink of utter despair and hopelessness. mother of James, Salome and Joanna, perienced with him intense suffering. tion, being humiliated, mocked and rid- Their subsequent encountering the then Cleophas and another disciple on His torture, physical and emotional, iculed, stripped of his clothing, nailed risen Christ could not have been more SEE BISHOP PAGE 16 Family of nine to be baptized By Barbara Chenevert parents,” said dad Todd Ross. “When I got old The Catholic Commentator enough to make a decision, I started looking around. I was exposed to non-Catholic view- For 16-year-old Brett, the Catholic Church points, but they didn’t make sense. When I feels like home. explored Catholicism, it all made sense. Fourteen-year-old LeAnne said simply, “I “I had been indecisive, but the kids were was meant to be here.” getting older and if I didn’t commit they And 13-year-old Hunter can’t wait to be would bounce around and be confused.” As a baptized so he “can go into the water like Je- father, I have a responsibility for their spiri- sus did.” tual upbringing,” he continued. Nine members of the Todd and Samantha A prolific reader, Ross said he began read- Ross family of Walker – ranging in age from ing everything he could about the Catho- 40-year-old Todd to 10-month-old Joseph – lic faith. He called Father Jason Palermo, a will be baptized together at the Easter Vigil at friend of his aunt, to ask some questions and The nine members of the Todd Ross family being baptized at the Easter Immaculate Conception Church in Denham talked to him for more than an hour before Vigil at Immaculate Conception Church in Denham Springs are, from left, Springs. It is the largest family to be baptized deciding definitely to begin RCIA classes at dad, Todd, holding Joseph; mom, Samantha; LeAnne; Hayden; Blake; at one time at Immaculate Conception. Immaculate Conception. Hunter; Logan; and Brett. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator “I never really went to church with my SEE FAMILY PAGE 8 2 The Catholic Commentator April 18, 2014 | IN THIS ISSUE | DID YOU KNOW CATHOLIC LIFE TELEVISION is airing a FATHER “PAUL” YI delivered a powerful Upon further review new documentary featuring the St. Joseph keynote address with his words and stun- Cathedral Choir, one of the hidden musical ning singing voice during the Diocesan “Imprimatur.” “Nihil Obstat.” “Im- The imprimatur, or nihil obstat, does gems of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Home and School Luncheon. PAGE 9 primi potest.” not mean that the local bishop agrees with PAGE 4 You have probably seen these Latin the book, or any opinions expressed in it, BISHOP ROBERT W. MUENCH AN- words in many books about our Catholic only that it contains nothing contrary to NOUNCED five clergy assignments, which faith. But did you know that those words Catholic faith or morals. will take effect July 1. PAGE 19 signify that the local bishop has reviewed A religious writing a book must receive the book and is satisfied that the content is the approval of the superior of his or her | free of doctrinal or moral error? order. In this case an imprimi potest, Lat- IN THE NEXT ISSUE When an author in for “It can be print- During his annual visit wants to publish a When an author wants ed” is issued. The im- to Death Row at the religious book, he or primi potest clears the Louisiana State Peni- she seeks the approv- to publish a religious way for the writing to tentiary, Bishop Robert al of the bishop where receive the bishop’s W. Muench laughed, he or she resides or book, he or she seeks the imprimatur. FOR THE COCO FAMILY OF BATON talked and prayed where the book is to be Writings that re- ROUGE, Easter is a time for their large with inmates. Also, a published. The bish- approval of the bishop... quire the imprimatur family to gather and carry on what has story of how two inmates are spreading op will usually ask a are: books of prayers become established traditions. PAGE 5 the word through their ministry. knowledgeable priest to review the book for public or private use; catechisms and and make any corrections that may be other writing pertaining to catechetical THE DEAF COM- necessary. Once the priest has made cor- instruction; books on questions of sacred MUNITY is hearing | INDEX rections, he will stamp the publication Scripture, theology, canon law, ecclesias- loud and clear CLASSIFIED ADS 18 with nihil obstat, which means “nothing tical history and religious or moral disci- the message from COMING EVENTS 18 obstructs.” plines when they are used for instruction Father Ghislain ENTERTAINMENT 14 The bishop will then give the book the in schools of religious education pro- Cheret Bazikila, imprimatur, which translates “let it be grams; books dealing with questions of FAMILY LIFE 5 the first deaf priest printed.” faith or morals if they are exhibited, sold assigned to the SPIRITUALITY 7 The imprimatur is generally on the sec- or distributed in churches; and reprints of Diocese of Baton Rouge and the state of VIEWPOINT 16 ond page of a book and contains the name collections of decrees or acts issued by the Louisiana. PAGE 7 YOUTH 12 of the bishop and the date of approval. local ecclesiastical authority. | LOOK FOR PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. Apr. 21 Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen ICM Apr. 28 Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino AT YOUR LOCAL OUTLETS INCLUDING: Dcn. Thomas J. Malinoski Dcn. Leon Roy Murphy Jr. ✔ Albertsons on Government St., Bluebonnet Blvd. and College Dr. in Sr. Frances Landry CSJ Sr. Vernola Lyons OSF Baton Rouge and in Denham Springs Apr. 22 Rev. Nicholas J. (Jack) Nutter III Apr. 29 Rev. Anthony Rauschuber SJ ✔ Alexander’s Highland Market in Baton Rouge Dcn. Edwin J. Martin Dcn. Donald J. Musso ✔ Ascension Books & Gifts in Gonzales Sr. Rita Lanie OSF Sr. Joan Manuel CSJ ✔ Benedetto’s Market in Addis Apr. 23 Rev. Marcel E. Okwara CSsR Apr. 30 Rev. Rubin Reynolds ✔ Bohning Supermarket in Ponchatoula Dcn. Wilbur P. Martinez Dcn. Roger A. Navarra ✔ Calandro’s Supermarkets in Baton Rouge Sr. Joan Laplace CSJ Sr. Ancilla Marie MC ✔ Catholic Art and Gifts in Baton Rouge Apr. 24 Rev. Louis T. Oubre May 1 Rev. Anthony J. Russo ✔ Daigle’s Supermarket in White Castle Dcn. John L. McGinnis Jr. Dcn. Angelo S. Nola ✔ Hi Nabor Supermarkets, Drusilla and Jones Creek Rd. in Baton Rouge Br. Warren Laudumiey SC Sr. M. Vida Marija MC Apr. 25 Rev. Jason P. Palermo May 2 Rev. Amal Raj Savarimuthu IMS ✔ Hubben’s Grocery in Port Allen Dcn. Larry J. Melancon Dcn. Ricky P. Oubre ✔ in Donaldsonville, Gonzales, LeBlanc’s Food Stores Sr. Marie-Paul Le ICM Sr. Ancilla Mathew CMC Hammond, Plaquemine, Plattenville, Prairieville and Zachary Apr. 26 Rev. Bernard J. Papania May 3 Rev. Michael J. Schatzle ✔ Matherne’s Supermarkets in Baton Rouge Dcn. James J. Morrissey Dcn. Stephen Paul Ourso ✔ Magnuson Hotel in St. Francisville Br. Noel Lemmon SC Br. Will McCue SC ✔ Oak Point Supermarket in Central Apr. 27 Rev. Suchit (Paul) ParaKathil IMS May 4 Rev. Alexander J. Sheldon ✔ Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge Dcn. Jodi A. Moscona Dcn. Ricky A. Patterson ✔ Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge Sr. Lilian Lynch OSF Sr. Evelyn Mee CSJ ✔ Our Lady of the Lake Physicians Group offices with locations throughout the Diocese ✔ Reeve’s Supermarket in Baton Rouge ✔ St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales ✔ St. Mary’s Books & Gifts in Baton Rouge ✔ St. Vincent de Paul Stores throughout the diocese thecatholiccommentator.org | Facebook.com/TheCatholicCommentator ✔ Schexnayder Supermarket in Vacherie ✔ Whole Foods Market in Baton Rouge Bishop Robert W. Muench Publisher Wanda L. Koch Advertising Manager ✔ Winn Dixie on Coursey Blvd. and Siegen Ln. in Baton Rouge, Father Than Vu Associate Publisher Penny G. 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