Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend May 13, 2018 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 92 No. 19 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLIC.org University of Saint Francis grads Mother’s Day Embracing spiritual sent out to ‘bear fruit’ motherhood in all its forms BY JEANNIE EWING Page 16 esus … gives us a mis- sion. He sends us.” The “Jwords of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ homily at the University Love is work of Saint Francis baccalaureate Mass May 5 resounded to gradu- But it’s work that brings joy, ates in all professions. “I’d like pope says at parish to suggest that our graduates also think today of their being Page 6 chosen and sent forth by Jesus. … Graduates, this is what we celebrate especially at this Mass, Meet the deacon the Lord sending you to go forth and bear fruit.” candidates Later that day, commence- ment speaker and Allen County José Arroyo, Daniel Niezer Health Commissioner Dr. to be ordained May 19 Deborah McMahan addressed students with a similar message. Page 8 “Wrap yourself in the power of the Holy Spirit, run into the future, and live a life that mat- ters,” she said. An Indiana native, McMahan said she understands Share the Journey well the responsibility of living out her God-given mission on a Angola mother escapes daily basis. She shared a story danger abroad and in U.S. about treating a Burmese immi- grant who was frightened upon Page 11 Provided by the University of Saint Francis University of Saint Francis graduates celebrate outside of the Allen Country War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, fol- USF, page 2 lowing commencement ceremonies May 5. Pentecost Collection for Seminarian Education May 20 BY JEFF BOETTICHER seminarians can expect to receive their first pastorate within two or three years of their ordination to he Diocese of Fort Wayne- the priesthood. South Bend, like nearly This dramatic shortening of Tevery diocese in the country, the learning curve brought about assumes financial responsibility a critical need to provide more for the preparation of priests at parish-life experiences to these a major seminary. This finan- men during their seminary years. cial commitment includes tuition, As a result, rather than asking room and board, health insur- them to work during the sum- ance, travel and living expenses. mers to provide for their annual Years ago, before the full living expenses — which was impact of the priest shortage also done years ago — seminar- began to be felt, it was not at all ians are instead placed in unpaid uncommon for a priest to spend summer internships at parishes 10 to 20 years or more prepar- across the diocese and provided a ing for his first assignment as monthly stipend. a pastor, by serving as a paro- For many years, the expenses chial vicar (assistant to the pas- related to the education of priests tor) under the tutelage of three were fully covered by the sup- or four different pastors. The new port received during the Annual priests benefitted from watch- Bishop’s Appeal. But the contin- ing the more-experienced priests ued growth of vocations to the exercise both their priestly min- priesthood in the Diocese of Fort istry and pastoral responsibili- ties. Today, however, nearly all PENTECOST, page 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 13, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC USF, from page 1 receiving a grave health diagno- Official newspaper of the sis and having no one in whom Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend she could find consolation. P.O. Box 11169 “In that moment, I sent a Fort Wayne, IN 46856 simple prayer upward … to help me find the right words to edu- PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cate her and comfort but without false hope,” McMahan shared. As a result, she was able to calm down the patient and speak to Editorial Department her with clarity and honesty. PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin Stunned, the woman “had the PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan most beautiful expression on her BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger face” and touched McMahan’s NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber hand as a gesture of gratitude. Shortly thereafter, McMahan said, she was reflecting on this Business Department incident while on vacation in BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka Florida. She recalled a moment BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank of epiphany, in which it seemed [email protected] the Holy Spirit revealed to her that He had given her the consol- Advertising Sales ing words to speak — and that Jackie Parker the Burmese woman, in turn, saw Jesus through McMahan and Photos provided by the University of Saint Francis [email protected] received the fruit of peace. University of Saint Francis graduate and World War II veteran Robert Heiny, Fort Wayne, smiles after receiving an Bishop Rhoades also sug- Website: www.todayscatholic.org gested to the students that they honorary degree for service to his country and the Catholic Church during commencement ceremonies May 5 at the 260-456-2824 try to live a life rooted in the true Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. vine, so that they can bear the fruits of the Holy Spirit in their my ordinary life Heiny as examples of trans- lives — including that of peace. deserves this over- forming their local community Published weekly except second whelming honor,” through service and charity, Sunday of January; and every other “He is calling you to step out of yourselves and towards others. he said, “but I’m there seemed to be great hope week from the third Sunday in June totally blessed that that this generation of graduates through the second Sunday of And the Lord expects fruit from so many of my fam- will be inspired to do likewise. September by the Diocese of Fort us … If we conform our wills to Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., the will of Jesus our friend, love ily and friends are The University of Saint P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. will be the fruit,” he said. able to celebrate this Francis granted a total of 652 Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, He urged the graduates not honor with me in diplomas to graduates this year, IN, and additional mailing office. to follow the cultural trends or person.” At 95 years ranging from Associate of Arts adopt the societal mindset that of age, Heiny also to Master of Science and Master POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: the acquisition of material pos- said he feels proud of Business Administration Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort sessions is the highest good. to call USF his alma degrees. Both Bishop Rhoades’ Wayne, IN 46856-1169 Instead, he encouraged them to mater; especially and McMahan’s messages to or email: [email protected] foster an ongoing friendship with since his late wife, the students highlighted the Jesus, which will become the cat- Marge, also gradu- Franciscan mission to “serve MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort alyst of greatness in their lives. ated from USF with one another, society, and the Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone 260-456- Jesus said, “I call you friends, two college degrees Church” and “foster peace and 2824. Fax: 260-744-1473. because I have told you every- decades ago. justice.” BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, thing I learned from my Father.” McMahan As a Catholic university that Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone 260- Bishop Rhoades explained that advised students, offers more than 70 undergradu- 456-2824. Fax 260-744-1473. this message translates into a “Don’t just live ate, graduate and doctoral pro- great promise for all people who in Fort Wayne. grams, USF functions as a pillar News deadline is 10 days prior to are willing to listen to and follow Be part of Fort in the Fort Wayne community publication date. Advertising deadline Jesus where He leads. Wayne. Transform and participates in the mission is nine days before publication date. Love in the form of service Fort Wayne.” With of Christ — bearing fruit that to one’s community is often Tippmann and will last. Today’s Catholic may be reached at : the result of a friendship rooted Today’s Catholic, in Jesus. Commencement hon- P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN orary degree recipients John 46856-1169; or email: [email protected] Tippmann Sr. and Robert Heiny are examples of what it (ISSN 0891-1533) means to bear fruit for God’s (USPS 403630) kingdom. Tippmann has founded three local compa- nies: Interstate Warehousing, Tippmann Construction and Tippmann Properties. He also began the Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation in honor of his moth- er, with a mission to “promote pro-life initiatives, encourage Christian education and ideals in Find us on Facebook both youth and adults, as well as www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB to support efforts to relieve the suffering of the poor and others Follow us on Twitter in need.” @diocesefwsb Heiny, a World War II Army veteran, has dedicated his life Follow us on Instagram not only to the service of his @diocesefwsb country but also to his family and the Catholic Church. A native Download the app of Fort Wayne, he volunteered in App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic a local soup kitchen for years, is a retired small business owner and a devoted father and grand- President Sister M. Elise Kriss stands with four of the six University of Saint Francis valedictorians from the Class of father. “I don’t really feel that 2018. From left are Shelby Richardson, Courtney Albers, Sister Elise, Rachel Bertsch and Mackenzie McDorman. May 13, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Central African cardinal warns against revenge after church attack BANGUI, Central African Republic (CNS) — A cardinal in the Central African Republic warned against revenge after a priest and at least 24 lay Public schedule of Bishop Catholics were killed during a gun and grenade attack on a Kevin C.