50¢ February 24, 2008 Volume 82, No. 08 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Gifted artists offer talent Bishops discuss integration back to parish Meet families that share the of doctrine, Scripture, preaching fruits of the spirit Pages 10-11 BY DON CLEMMER MISHAWAKA — Continuing a discussion begun at 150th anniversary the Second Vatican Council, around 40 U.S. bishops gathered at the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis of holy site of Perpetual Adoration for a seminar exploring the relationship between doctrine and Scripture in Faithful flock to Lourdes for Catholic teaching, especially homilies. The event inspiration, miracles was sponsored by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Page 5 the Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame. The Feb. 11-13 seminar, entitled “Eloquence of Teaching: Doctrine, Scripture and Preaching in the Life of the Church,” included talks by Cardinal William J. Levada, prefect of the Congregation for Indiana legislation the Doctrine of the Faith, Dr. John Cavadini, chair of the department of theology at the University of Notre Senate passes bill to aid Dame, along with professors of theology from Notre homeless youth Dame and other universities. It was a follow-up to a 2005 conference at Notre Dame marking the 40th Page 8 anniversary of “Dei Verbum,” the Second Vatican Council document on divine revelation. While the event was originally to be hosted on the Notre Dame campus, the bishops made a collective decision to move the seminar off campus to nearby Black Faithful Mishawaka because of the likelihood of the presen- Discover the roots of tation of the play, “The Vagina Monologues,” at Notre Dame, according to a statement by Bishop St. Augustine Parish John M. D’Arcy in the Feb. 17 issue of Today’s Catholic. Page 9 The seminar itself looked at the problem faced DIANE FREEBY by priests who feel they must choose between Bishop John M. D’Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend concelebrates Mass with preaching on the Scriptures or preaching on the Cardinal William J. Levada, prefect of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, left, church’s doctrines and moral teachings. “Dei Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, and the other bishops Verbum,” the seminar noted, does not see the two as Papal trip watch attending the “Eloquence of Teaching” seminar in Mishawaka. The Feb. 11-13 event was mutually exclusive, but rather as two components that What will the pope sponsored by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame. tell educators? BISHOPS, PAGE 20 Page 20 Benedict’s first U.S. visit RITE OF ELECTION features diverse encounters U.S. organizers report a high demand for BY JOHN THAVIS tickets for the two papal Masses, to be cele- brated in Nationals Park in Washington and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict Yankee Stadium in New York. XVI’s first visit to the United States as head At the Vatican, too, the excitement is of the Catholic Church features a diverse building for what church officials say could series of encounters with government lead- be the most important papal trip in years. ers, interreligious and ecumenical represen- Here is how the pope’s itinerary will tatives, the academic world and the Catholic unfold: faithful. Tuesday,April 15 The pope’s events in Washington and The pope is expected to arrive at Andrews New York April 15-20 include a meeting Air Force Base outside Washington in the with President George W. Bush at the White late afternoon after a nine-hour flight on his House and a visit to ground zero in lower chartered Alitalia jet. He will be greeted by Manhattan. Bush and the first lady, as well as by local His address to the United Nations April 18 church dignitaries, and both the pope and the will be the international highlight of the trip, president are expected to make brief remarks. TRISH LINNER offering the pope the most significant global Afterward, the pope will go to the apostolic Bishop John M. D’Arcy signs the Book of platform to date in his three-year pontificate. nunciature, the Vatican’s version of an It will be Pope Benedict’s eighth foreign embassy, to rest. the Elect at the Rite of Election held at trip and the first papal visit to the United States since Pope John Paul II made a 30- St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, on hour visit to St. Louis in 1999. VISIT, PAGE 3 Feb. 17. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC FEBRUARY 24, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishops explore link between Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Scripture and doctrinal instruction PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Challenges of indifferentism and materialism, if not pleasant morning and the cardinal saw a EDITOR: Tim Johnson outright opposition that are a little different from snow covered landscape, which is never ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer those that emerge so strikingly in the Letters of St. seen in Rome or in his native California. STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Paul. This was followed by a full day of The proclaiming of these doctrines, appointments in my South Bend office, NEWS which are all found in the Scripture, and including the first look at preparations for Editorial Department relating them to the life of the people will the Annual Bishop’s Appeal video for this PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES only nourish the church and the life of faith. coming year. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, There were several other significant Then off east to St. Thomas, Elkhart, Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY talks. As always, I was impressed by the where I concluded a parish mission with J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie presentation of Professor Cavadini, who that exemplary pastor, Father Bill Sullivan. Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane showed us how to use the Catechism of the Despite the weather, they had substantial Catholic Church when preaching about the Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, The bishops at school crowds each of the five nights and a large church. He showed us a more inspiring and number receiving the sacrament of penance. Jennifer Murray, Jennifer Ochstein Over 40 bishops converged on Northern strongly biblical road by presenting clearly Indiana and were greeted by typical winter After some warm and welcome coffee, I and Deb Wagner the age-old teaching that the church is born days in this area — with low temperatures, was off east down the toll road and then from water and blood flowing forth from gusty winds and a steady snowfall. In no south on I-69 toward Fort Wayne and a Business Department the side of Christ. This teaching is present- way were they put off by this, but rather all much-needed day off. ed in the Church Fathers and the Second BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice opened their minds and hearts to a wonder- Vatican Council as well as the Catechism of AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber ful, theological and spiritual menu prepared the Catholic Church; and if carefully pre- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol under dual sponsorship. The Doctrine A current event sented, makes clearer the personal relation- [email protected] Committee of the United States Conference At this writing, I am preparing for a busy ship between Christ’s redemptive cross and of Catholic Bishops, under Bishop William weekend in South Bend. It will start with a the heart of the church. He drew from the Advertising Sales Lori and Reverend Thomas Weinandy, fundraiser for Saint Joseph’s High School catechism to show us the close link Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) OFM, Cap., the theologian of that commit- on Saturday evening. On Sunday a triple- between the Scriptures and dogmatic truths. tee, and the Institute for Church Life at header — installation of Father Charles (260) 456-2824 Especially moving was the presentation Notre Dame had worked together to make Herman as pastor of St. John the Baptist Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) by Sister Ann Astell, Ph.D., on how to this extraordinary event possible. Some Parish, South Bend; in the afternoon the (574) 234-0687 preach on the occasion of a feast of a saint. years ago, Professor John Cavadini, Ph.D., Rite of Election at St. Matthew’s Co- Drawing on three homilies, including a Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY director of the Institute of Church Life and Cathedral Parish; and in the evening Mass recent homily given by Rev. John Pearson, chair of the theology department of Notre followed by discussion with the young Published weekly except the last CSC, on the beatification of Venerable Dame, sought and received a grant from the women students at Saint Mary’s College, Sunday in June, second and fourth Basil Moreau, CSC, at the Basilica of the Lilly Foundation of Indianapolis. The grant which is a highlight of my Lent each year. weeks in July, second week in August Sacred Heart, she showed us how to relate was under the title: Sustaining Excellence As always, the Good Lord sees one and last week in December by the the lives of the saints to the life of Christ Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, in Episcopal Ministry. This was the second through; and I will have a chance for a little 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort such event held under this dual rest in between events.