July 27, 2014 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 88, No. 26 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC In Truth and Charity Young people ‘Living the Truth in Culture Vatican supports help for of Relativism’ encouraged to join Page 2 ‘humanitarian emergency’ of child migrants diocese for World Vatican Youth Day 2016 communications FORT WAYNE — It is with excitement that the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has announced a diocesan committee pilgrimage to World Youth Day Krakow in July 2016 with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. The diocese is work- Greg Erlandson appointed ing with Dube Travel on all arrangements including the Page 3 pre-World Youth Day spiritual preparation with visits to Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Wadowice and Kalwaria. The diocese has reserved spots for 200 young pilgrims. “WYD 2016 will be held in Krakow, Poland — the home of World Youth Day’s beloved founder, Pope John Meet the new Paul II,” said Natalie Kohrman, who will coordinate the pilgrimage trip to Poland. “The theme (from Matthew principals 5:7) is ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.’” Preparing for new school year Bishop Rhoades is Pages 13-14 inviting all young people who will be between the ages of 16 and 35 as of CNS PHOTO/SAMANTHA SAIS, REUTERS July 20, 2016, to consider Migrants, consisting of mostly women and children, who disembarked from a U.S. attending as this will be Today’s Catholic Immigration and Customs Enforcement bus, wait for a Greyhound official to process their an exciting time of grace tickets to their next destination at a bus station in Phoenix May 29. Catholic leaders are for today’s Church, espe- offering envelope calling for greater protections for migrants making the trip from Central America to the U.S. cially the young Catholics who hold John Paul II so dear. In this week’s paper. “While in North America, we tend to think of youth Thank you for your generosity. BY DAVID AGREN streaming out of Central America in search as 18 and under,” Kohrman said, “the target age for of safety and family reunification in the World Youth Day is 16-35. For this reason, we hope that United States. parishes will support young adults in their late teens, 20s MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Vatican’s Pope Francis, meanwhile, described the and early 30s, who are called to Krakow. Parish groups secretary of state pledged full support for No issue Aug. 3 addressing the issue of child migrants SUPPORT, PAGE 3 WYD, PAGE 11 Next publication Aug. 10 Knights’ third annual Festival of Faith slated Aug. 15-16 BY TIM JOHNSON and meditations for each day, After the opening ceremony speaker and nationally syndicated using the writings of St. at the park on Friday at radio and television host, will offer a Louis Marie de Montfort, 8:15 p.m., festivities will 1 p.m. keynote talk titled, “Laughter: FORT WAYNE — The Knights of St. Maximilian Kolbe, include a square dance the Sanity of Family.” His radio Columbus extend a warm welcome Blessed Mother Teresa from 8:30-10:30 p.m. show “The Doctor Is In” can be heard to families of the diocese to attend of Calcutta and St. John with Bill Werling and weekdays at 1 p.m. on Redeemer the third annual Festival of Faith. Paul II, who were all deep- Breakaway Band. Food Radio. One can also listen live online The two-day festival will be held ly devoted to Mary. and beverages will be avail- or on Sirius/XM satellite radio, chan- Aug. 15-16 at Headwaters Park in For those making the 33-day able from 8:30-10:30 p.m. nel 130. Dr. Ray’s national television downtown Fort Wayne. retreat, additional resources are Saturday, Aug. 16, events — show, “Living Right With Dr. Ray,” The event begins Aug. 15 with available online. Bishop Rhoades see the itinerary on the back page is entering its fourth season. a 6 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of offers a podcast reflection for each of this week’s Today’s Catholic for Dr. Ray told Today’s Catholic, the Immaculate Conception in Fort week that can be found on today- times — will include a pancake and “Parents will have their self-confidence, Wayne. At the Mass, Bishop Kevin scatholicnews.org and then click- sausage breakfast, the Festival of peace of mind, and authority strength- C. Rhoades will renew the consecra- ing on the “Podcast” icon. Bishop Faith 5K run, rosary and Confessions, ened, along with being able to laugh at tion of the diocese to the Blessed Rhoades’ invitation to join the con- the Knights of Columbus Shroud of the everyday stuff of family life.” Mother. August 15 marks the feast of secration is available at www.dio- Turin display and video, nonprofit Live evening entertainment the Assumption of Mary. The bishop cesefwsb.org and by clicking on the group displays, children’s games, will begin with Emma MacDonald has invited all to join him and many “33 Days to Morning Glory” link. a concert by the Fort Wayne Area between 6-7 p.m. Dr. Ray will fol- others in the consecration to Jesus There, visitors may find other infor- Community Band and a pie bake off. low with “Why be a Catholic” and through Mary and proposes follow- mation about the consecration. Franciscan Father David Mary Engo the Franciscan Brothers Minor and ing the 33 days of preparation written Following the consecration at the will speak from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Live Smith Family Singers will follow by Marian Father of the Immaculate end of the Mass, the Knights and entertainment, beginning at 7 p.m., with a few songs and closing. Conception Michael Gaitley. The others will lead a Marian procession will close out the festival. Additional information and fes- guidebook, entitled “33 Days to through downtown Fort Wayne to Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of 10, tival updates are available at www. Morning Glory,” includes prayers Headwaters Park. clinical psychologist, author, public kofcfestival.com. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 27, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Living the Truth in Culture Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 of Relativism PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH AND Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan CHARITY FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner elativism claims there is no objective truth. Proclaiming and living the truth Rof the Gospel can be more challenging Business Department today than it was 30 or 40 years ago due to BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride strong currents of relativism in our culture AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber today. Even the objective and universal BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany truth about the nature and meaning of mar- Belleville [email protected] riage is doubted or rejected by many today. 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