50¢ July 16, 2006 Volume 80, No. 26 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin, Finding the good life Tom Hanlon talks about three others to be canonized Oct. 15 Notre Dame days, golf and more in Senior Spirit Mother Theodore is the Pages 12-13 first canonized from Indiana BY CAROL GLATZ Mexican martyrs VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin, the 19th-century foundress of a St. Adalbert hosts religious order and numerous schools in Indiana, relics exhibition will be canonized by Pope Benedict XVI Oct. 15 along with a 20th-century Mexican bishop and two Page 5 Italian religious founders. The date for the canonization Mass was estab- lished when the pope and cardinals living in Rome met at the Vatican July 1 for an “ordinary public con- sistory,” a meeting which formally ends the saint- Faith and fertility hood process. Earlier in the year, the pope had rec- ognized the final miracles needed for the canoniza- Spiritual parenthood explored tions of the four candidates. Page 9 Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, the Sisters of Providence general superior, made the announce- ment to an assembly of sisters early July 1 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, vice postulator and promoter of Mother Theodore’s Diocesan finances cause, and Sister Mary Ann Phelan, associate pro- moter of the cause, were in Rome to represent the Annual Bishop’s Appeal and congregation for the announcement. diocesan operation reports “It was a solemn ceremony in a beautiful room. This announcement signifies the culmination of the Pages 10-11, 14-15 great effort of the congregation for almost 100 years. CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE It was a wonderful feeling, truly a moment to be cel- Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin is depicted in an image released by the Sisters of ebrated,” Sister Marie Kevin said. Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Pope Benedict XVI has cleared the way for her canon- ization which will take place Oct. 15. The French-born missionary established the order and GUERIN, PAGE 3 several schools in Indiana in the mid-1800s. No publication next week POPE PRESIDES OVER VIGIL Institute for Black Catholic AT FIFTH WORLD MEETING Next issue July 30 OF FAMILIES Studies opens at Notre Dame at Notre Dame, it’s a cultural shock,” he BY MAY LEE JOHNSON said. “At the same time, we (black Catholics) can make a powerful contribu- NOTRE DAME — The rhythms of an tion to the University of Notre Dame as African drum turned up the heat inside and well. Pope John Paul II encouraged black outside the chapel in Keenan Hall. Catholics to share our uniqueness with the It was part of the warm welcoming cere- whole church, and I believe John Paul’s mony the Xavier Institute for Black vision of change can be achieved right Catholic Studies community received at an here.” opening Mass at its temporary home on the Xavier’s Institute for Black Catholic University of Notre Dame campus. Studies was moved to Notre Dame this Father Edward Branch, Atlanta summer because its longtime headquarters University chaplain, and Father Bryan were ruined by Hurricane Katrina last sum- Massingale, associate professor of moral mer. theology at Marquette University and the Some 60 students arrived last week for Institute for Black Catholic Studies, the summer session. enjoyed the moment. Father Branch was the The students can look forward to three CNS/HEINO KALIS celebrant at the opening Mass while Father jam-packed weeks of classes, seminars, Pope Benedict XVI presides over a vigil at Massingale delivered a powerful homily. speakers and preachers. Another long- The priests were adorned in their kente standing tradition of the Institute is the the Fifth World Meeting of Families in cloth stoles that identified them as truly Ancestors Celebration, hosted by Sister Valencia, Spain, July 8. Families and black Catholics. Patrica Haley, SCN, the coordinator of Father Massingale’s message was about Black Catholic Ministry, Diocese of St. experts from all over the world offered tes- being strangers in a strange land. Petersburg, Fla., and an instructor at the timonies at the festive vigil. Stories on “What I mean by ‘in a strange land,’ institute. when you’re used to being in an all-black pages 2-3, 24. environment in New Orleans and you arrive XAVIER, PAGE 24 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 16, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Sesquicentennial of Walkerton Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 parish celebrated before vacation PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy “Most builders of the railroads were Irish, ebrated Mass in the log cabin home of Kyran and the Irish played an important role in the Devery. I, on the other hand, celebrated Mass EDITOR: Tim Johnson founding of our parish. The Irish came to the in an open area under a tent. Over 300 people ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer United States by the thousands to escape the were present. Before Mass, a significant num- STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad effects of the potato famine, a time when the ber of people walked from the home where NEWS entire potato crop was destroyed by the blight the first Mass was celebrated. Some rode in Editorial Department of 1846. Tens of thousands died of starvation, wagons while others walked, praying the or were weakened and died of disease. Even rosary and singing hymns, led by the pastor, PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES before the famine, large numbers of Irish Father Chris. After Mass, there was a wonder- FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, came to the United States. They sent letters ful luncheon — a hog roast. Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY home, making America sound like heaven. So, it was with joy that I drove back for Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Following the potato blight, hundreds of thou- the first day of what I know will be a grand Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, sands of Irish entered our country through the and restful vacation. ports of New York and Boston. They had little CSC, Jennifer Ochstein,Theresa A day in Walkerton choice of where to go, as few had money or a Thomas, Kristi Ward What better way to start off a summer desire to move west. Most stayed in the port Blood, the gift of life vacation than a delightful day in Walkerton. cities. Resentment of these new immigrants I made my annual visit to the Red Cross Business Department With this in mind, on a rainy and humid grew strong, and the Irish had few job oppor- and gave blood, along with Rabbi Jonathan BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Sunday morning, I headed west bright and tunities. They faced signs which read ‘No Katz, Pastor Daniel May and another profes- Irish Need Apply’ when they looked for work. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber early to help St. Patrick Parish, Walkerton, to sor from Lutheran Seminary. I was pleased to celebrate their 150th anniversary. Yes, 150 They did find employment digging canals and BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol hear from my friend, Marsha Robbins, about years; one year older than our diocese. It was building railroads, and were known for their the large number of parishioners from also just about a year since Father Chris strength, courage and willingness to work. It Catholic parishes who have donated blood in Young assumed the pastorate of this beloved was the Irish who came to build the first rail- recent years. This is part of our gift of love Advertising Sales old parish. The town was also celebrating its road through Walkerton. Some chose to for those in need. Carol Eifert (Fort Wayne area) 150th anniversary, and it was the 50th remain, and Kyran Devery and 10 other men As you read this, I am either walking along anniversary of St. Patrick School. were able to buy land from the federal gov- (260) 456-2824 the ocean, sitting on my back porch or at This parish was originally settled by those ernment for 50 cents an acre. They were Fenway Park cheering the Red Sox who have Judy Kearns (South Bend area) of German descent, and was called St. Henry. pleased with their new home, but missed the completed a 12-game winning streak. I look (574) 234-0687 Before that, for many years, Mass had been opportunity to practice their religion by hear- forward to this period of much-needed rest Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY said in homes. A priest came from Notre ing Mass.” and the chance to visit my sisters and some Dame in the late 1840s on horseback. Then Thus, on a Sunday morning in June in priest/friends, my companions of a lifetime. I Published weekly except the last came the railroad and, with it, the Irish. Let us 1856, a horse and rider traveled to Walkerton look forward to coming back to this blessed Sunday in June, second and fourth quote from the short but delightful and from South Bend, coming 20 miles on a labor that I am privileged to do with you. weeks in July, second week in August informative history that was prepared by wagon road. The rider was Father Paul Gillen, See you soon. and last week in December by the parishioners. a Holy Cross priest from Notre Dame. He cel- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing office.