50¢ September 19, 2010 Think Green Volume 84, No. 32 Recycle this paper Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC School visit Bishop Rhoades visits Pope to highlight ongoing relevance St. Jude School Pages 10-11 of Newman in visit to Britain College and Careers BY CINDY WOODEN Admissions counseling VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to travel to Great Britain to personally beat- and job help ify Cardinal John Henry Newman will give him an Pages 12-13 opportunity to highlight Cardinal Newman’s teach- ing about the relation between faith and reason, the role of conscience and the place of religion in socie- ty. During his Sept. 16-19 trip, the pope will visit the Tribute to Msgr. Wolf Scottish cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow before traveling to London and Birmingham for the beatifi- Priests, parishioners, diocese cation. Cardinal Newman was a 19th-century theolo- gian and intellectual who was a leader in the says ‘safely home’ Anglican reform effort known as the Oxford Page 4 Movement before becoming a Catholic. The pope will celebrate open-air Masses, meet Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister David Cameron and make a major address to leaders of British society. His visit includes a meeting with Prayer and presence leaders of other religions, an ecumenical prayer serv- ice and a visit to a home for the aged. of Christ But the Vatican has billed the trip as a pastoral visit “on the occasion of the beatification of Cardinal Msgr. Heintz offers direction John Henry Newman.” Page 14 Since his election more than five years ago, Pope Benedict has presided over several canonization cer- emonies, but he always has delegated the task of pre- siding over beatifications to highlight the different importance of the two ceremonies. Football opener The pope’s decision to make an exception for CNS PHOTO/DAVID MOIR, REUTERS Cardinal Newman demonstrates his personal admira- ICCL begins gridiron action Scottish Cardinal Keith O’Brien unveils a limited edition papal visit tartan Sept. 9. The tar- Page 17 tan was specially made to mark the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Scotland Sept. 16. BRITAIN, PAGE 3 Bishop celebrates anniversary Mass BY KAREN CLIFFORD dance. “On this joyful occasion, we gather to offer thanks to God for the gift of His unfailing love in the sacrament of SOUTH BEND — Bishop Kevin C. Marriage. We celebrate in a very special Rhoades blessed over 50 married couples way the love of God which has united and gathered at St. Matthew’s Cathedral for the sustained the married lives of the couples silver and golden wedding anniversary gathered here from throughout our diocese Mass on Sept. 12. who are celebrating 50 or 25 years of holy One of the couples, Jim and Mary Kay Matrimony.” McLaughlin, parishioners of St. Matthew Memories from the years 1960 and Cathedral, who are celebrating 50-plus 1985 were highlighted by Bishop Rhoades years of marriage, decided to attend to through historical occurrences within the bless their life journey together in love and Catholic Church, world and national faith. events, and cultural experiences in music, “We are actually celebrating our 60th movies and sports. anniversary but got permission to come,” “Back in 1960, our world was very dif- said Jim. “We give credit to God’s help in ferent. His Holiness John XXIII was the the sustainability of our marriage.” Mary pope. His Excellency, Leo Pursley was Kay added, “We have a strong devotion to bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend. In fact, KAREN CLIFFORD the Blessed Mother, say daily rosaries and it was in the year 1960 that the title of our Jim and Mary Kay McLaughlin, who are celebrating come to daily Mass when we can.” diocese was changed from the Diocese of over 50 years of marriage, ready for Bishop Kevin C. Bishop Rhoades echoed this commit- Rhoades’ blessing during the silver and golden wed- ment of love and faith to those in atten- MARRIED, PAGE 5 ding anniversary Mass. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) May Msgr. Jim Wolf be (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 granted the reward of his labors PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades EDITOR: Tim Johnson IN TRUTH NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad AND Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan CHARITY FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, Msgr. James Wolf This past Tuesday, Sept. 7, we com- CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner mended Msgr. Jim Wolf, the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw, to the Lord in a beautiful Funeral Mass concelebrated Business Department by over 60 priests and attended by several BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice hundred parishioners at Sacred Heart AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Church. Bishop D’Arcy preached a beauti- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol ful homily at the Mass. I was the principal [email protected] celebrant and offered some reflections at the end of Mass. We conveyed our heartfelt sympathy to Msgr. Wolf’s dear sisters, Advertising Sales KAY COZAD Mary and Carolyn, and his sister in-law, Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Brookside Mansion on the University of Saint Francis Campus. Sue, and dozens of nephews and nieces and (260) 456-2824 great nephews and nieces. Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) There were many tears at the funeral as when the health care organizations spon- Women’s Care Centers in South Bend (574) 234-0687 so many people were touched by Msgr.’s sored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Wolf’s goodness and kindness. He was a the Holy Cross were united back in 1979. On Sept. 2, I had the good fortune of devoted priest for 41 years. He served in The Sisters of the Holy Cross founded visiting the three Women’s Care Centers in Published weekly except the fourth many assignments, including vicar general Saint Joseph Hospital in South Bend, back South Bend. Bobby Williams, director, and Sunday in June, second and fourth of our diocese. For the past 10 years, as in 1882. It was the first institution in South Ann Manion, president, gave me a great weeks in July and August and the first pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, he guided his Bend to care for the sick. Saint Joseph tour of these wonderful facilities. These week of September by the Diocese of people with wisdom and love. I was per- Regional Medical Center carries on the rich centers truly provide a beautiful service of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. sonally blessed to have come to know tradition of the Sisters in its Catholic mis- the Gospel of Life. Thousands of women Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN Msgr. Wolf these past several months. He sion. I was impressed not only by the new are helped and served at these centers. Only 46801. Periodicals postage paid at Fort our Lord knows how many thousands of Wayne, IN, and additional mailing office. was a gentle and humble shepherd after the technology I saw, but also by the personal- heart of Christ, the Good Shepherd. He car- ized care offered to the patients at Saint babies have been saved by these services! It was wonderful to learn about the incredible POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: ried the cross of illness with firm faith and Joseph’s. May this wonderful institution trust in the Lord. His priestly heart reflected continue to serve the sick in the spirit of the support given to so many women who Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort might have had abortions if it had not been Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: the love of the Heart of Jesus. Gospel of Jesus! for the love and the help of the Women’s [email protected]. May Msgr. Jim Wolf, who served the Lord and the Church so faithfully as a Care Centers. I thank the many employees, Holy Cross Chapel at Notre Dame’s volunteers and benefactors of our Women’s MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort priest, be granted the reward of his labors, School of Engineering Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) the fullness of life promised to those who Care Centers in St. Joseph, Allen, Elkhart, 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. preach Christ’s holy Gospel! On Sept. 1, I celebrated Mass with the and Marshall counties. I learned that over BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South blessing of the new Holy Cross Chapel and 40 percent of newly pregnant women in St. Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, the dedication of its altar at the Stinson- Joseph County receive services from the 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. Remick Hall of Engineering on the campus centers there. Mishawaka of the University of Notre Dame. It is a beau- The loving attention given to every News deadline is the Monday morning On Sept. 1, I made my first visit to Saint tiful chapel! I was captivated by the four woman who enters these centers is a wit- before publication date. Advertising Joseph Regional Medical Center, a beauti- stained-glass windows representing persons ness to the Gospel of life, the Gospel of deadline is nine days before publica- ful new facility in Mishawaka. Sister so intimately connected to Notre Dame and love.