50¢ April 29, 2007 Volume 81, No. 17 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ARY ENT PLIM COM Y TODAY’S CATHOLIC COP Jubilee Year Eucharistic Congress Diocese to host Workshops, registration, agenda, in this issue Eucharistic Congress at Notre Dame Pages 11-20 BY LINDA FURGE Discernment in he entire Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will Tcome together in an exciting and prayerful pil- process grimage to the University of Notre Dame for a Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, Aug. 18. This day World Day of Prayer for of pilgrimage will be filled with inspiring presenta- Vocations this weekend tions, educational workshops (see pages 13-21 of this week’s Today’s Catholic), numerous opportunities for Pages 21-25 prayer and sacraments, and many other avenues for nourishing one’s faith and spiritual growth. There is truly something for everyone in this celebration. In addition to spiritual opportunities, there will be time for families to share lunch, either by bringing a ‘No place in picnic or purchasing food and beverages on the cam- pus of Notre Dame. civilized society’ The day will culminate in a very special Mass at 4:30 Bishop, others laud Supreme p.m. at the Joyce Center at Notre Dame. The prelude will begin at 4 p.m. and will celebrate the magnificent Court’s ruling to uphold artistic, musical and cultural heritage of our diocese. In an assembly of thousands, supported by a large Partial Birth Abortion Ban diocesan choir, the Jubilee Pilgrim Cross will lead the procession of bishops, priests and deacons from every Page 3 parish in the diocese. The prayers, readings, music and environment for this closing liturgy will contribute to a celebration of praising in many languages, incorporat- ing many cultures, singing music people know and can A tribute to participate with as one voice and with all their heart. Everyone in the diocese is invited to come in pil- Msgr. Robert Contant grimage to this Eucharistic Congress — “Behold the Face of Christ: His Steadfast Love Endures Forever.” Beloved pastor remembered Mark your calendars and register soon to be a part of this historic occasion. by friends, Hessen Cassel parishioners Bishop John M. D’Arcy kneels before the Blessed Page 5 Sacrament at one of four stations of prayer during the Eucharistic procession at the University of Notre Dame on April 22. Notre Dame will host the Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, Aug. 18. ALEX SCHEIDLER This special jubilee year issue FOOD FOR THOUGHT ON Registration for the workshops is neces- HUNGER BY TIM JOHNSON sary to reserve adequate meeting room space for each workshop. Some workshops are FORT WAYNE — This is the third of four gift expected to fill quickly. We encourage read- issues that the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South ers to sign up as soon as possible so they Bend and Today’s Catholic is sharing with all receive their first choices. Registration for registered Catholic households in the diocese. the Mass is strongly recommended, but not The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is required, so that the diocese can plan for seat- celebrating its 150th anniversary — or its ing. Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year — in 2007. The next time that Today’s Catholic will One of the hallmarks of the year is a be delivered to all registered Catholic house- Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for Saturday, holds is Aug. 12. That issue will feature the Aug. 18, at the University of Notre Dame. Eucharistic Congress program, complete For those who attended the diocesan with detailed information about all the vari- Eucharistic Congress in the Great Jubilee ous events of the day, maps, workshop loca- 2000, the spirit and format of the day will be tions and much, much more regarding this very similar. special event. DON CLEMMER In the center of this week’s edition of Subscribers of Today’s Catholic will con- Today’s Catholic is the registration guide for tinue to be updated with news about the Tony Henry of St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen the August 18th Eucharistic Congress. These Eucharistic Congress and other speaks at an April 24 panel discussion on pages contain the day’s schedule, numerous Sesquicentennial Jubilee events throughout choices for two workshop sessions, and the this historical year. Non-subscribers to hunger at St. Jude Church, Fort Wayne. workshop registration form itself. You are Today’s Catholic can find subscription infor- Jane Avery from Community Harvest Food encouraged to register at the diocesan Web mation on page 5 of this week’s issue. site, www.diocesefwsb.org. Bank listens. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 29, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the A perfect day at Notre Dame, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 an intense period of prayer PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy EDITOR: Tim Johnson ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer and adoration STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad ed again these past two years at the invita- Contant, surely one of the most beloved Editorial Department tion of the law students. We prayed for priests in our diocese. Msgr. Contant could PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan those killed in the terrible massacre at talk about anything at great length and FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Virginia Tech University and their families. could tell you much you wanted to know Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, NEWS l also reflected on the Acts of the Apostles, and probably a few things you didn’t really Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, which present the accounts of the early need to know. There was a large number of Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie &NOTES church and show that struggle and opposi- priests present, and the beautiful country Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, tion will always be present in the church. church was full. Here you found a place Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY But so will grace and love and faith and where the priest was truly father, shepherd hope, and “this is the victory which over- and spouse of the parish. He had served Business Department comes the world: our faith.” I reflected on there for 33 years and was truly beloved. the Scriptures and, as is always important In preparing his homily, I found a note BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice for law students, the example of St. Thomas that he sent to me after the restoration of AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber A weekend to remember More, the patron of lawyers and also politi- the church under the excellent guidance of BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Perhaps we should start on Sunday even [email protected] though it was the final event of an intense cians. We went to the lounge at the law Father Robert Van Kempen. Msgr. Contant four days. I celebrated the 11:45 a.m. Mass school where I had a delightful discussion returned for the dedication and later wrote Advertising Sales at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the along with tasty sandwiches. It is certainly that “I wanted you to know how much I Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) campus of Notre Dame. The church was encouraging to meet so many young men appreciated the credit you gave me at the (260) 456-2824 filled with many standing. And the music, and women, some of them married with time of the restoration of the church at babies and all of them so intent on serving Hessen Cassel. I always thought of the Judy Kearns (South Bend area) always so prayerful and beautiful, was Christ and his church in some way. devotion and love of the people there (574) 234-0687 under the direction of Steve Warner and the After a busy Friday and celebrating shown to me simply mirrored the love of Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Notre Dame Folk Choir. I spoke on the beautiful Gospel where the Lord puts the Mass in our downtown chapel in South God for them. I saw myself simply as the Published weekly except the last triple question to Peter, responding to his Bend, I was off to a delightful dinner with mirror of that love.” Sunday in June, second and fourth triple denial: “Simon, son of John, do you two devoted priests, Fathers Bill Schooler He was a thoughtful, caring, highly intel- weeks in July, second week in August love me more than these do?” and Dan Scheidt, at St. Pius X, Granger. In ligent, knowledgeable priest. He also was and last week in December by the After Mass, it was my privilege to lead a the evening, under the direction of Cindy very humble, which is important for all of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, us. It was a joy to be around the 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort procession of the holy Eucharist. Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage Corpus Christi would be the per- people and priests who loved paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional fect day for this, but when that him. mailing office. feast comes, the students will be Alas, the miles sped by swiftly as the Red Sox came from The weekend was not over. on vacation. Following liturgical After a short rest, I went to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: rules, benediction of the Blessed Bishop Luers where I took up Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort behind with five runs in the eighth, to win. Fort Wayne my usual responsibility to lead Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Sacrament was celebrated at each [email protected].