Regional anointing of the sick offers strength, healing to believers

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Regional anointing of the sick offers
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celebrate anniversaries
Pages 9-12
Sesquicentennial event to also be
‘We will continue
celebrated in South Bend May 13
fighting
BY DEB WAGNER
to prevent this’
Mexico City legislator
FORTWAYNE — The 2007 Sesquicentennial Jubilee
celebration continued in Fort Wayne on April 29 with
opposes abortion initiative
the Regional Anointing of the Sick taking place in the
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The pews Page 4
that formed the middle aisle of the cathedral were
filled with the faithful seated in every other row.
Bishop John M. D’Arcy was the celebrant, and there
were several other priests in attendance to help admin-
Encyclical on love
ister the sacrament.
People have been anointed since the early years of
was a gift
the church on various parts of the body and sometimes
even at certain geographical locations. Pope Paul VI Notre Dame holds “Deus
(1972) said that, for the Latin rite, anointing of the dan-
gerously ill should occur on the forehand and hands if Caritas Est” conference
at all possible. Asingle anointing on the forehead or
other part of the body is permitted due to the serious Page 5
health condition of the recipient.
The faithful who are eligible for the sacrament of
the anointing of the sick are the elderly who become
weaker, although no illness is present; those with a
‘The Call of Fatima’
serious medical condition awaiting surgery; sick chil-
dren who possess enough maturity of reason to benefit Movie and book
from the sacrament; and, the seriously mentally ill pro-
vided they can be helped and not harmed by the rite. based on Sister Lucia
The administration of oils by a priest offers strength
and health to recipients. Page 18
DEB WAGNER
Bishop D’Arcy reiterated these words as he began
Fort Wayne Catholics celebrated the regional anointing of the sick, an event of the
the Mass by saying, “Jesus Christ desires to be espe-
Sesquicentennial Jubilee, on Sunday, April 29 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
cially close to the ill, aging and handicapped of any
Conception. In the photo, Bishop John M. D’Arcy lays hands on those in the front pew,
Procession and XLT
from left, Cindy Scheele, Lois Boomer (with the bishop) and Jim Boomer.
ANOINT, PAGE 3
Young people celebrate,
BISHOP BLESSES ALTAR AT Queen of Peace Parish marks adore the Eucharist
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NOLL CENTER
its 50th anniversary
Parish celebrates its growth, Bishop D’Arcy celebrates Mass
The land surrounding the church and
BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN
parish, he explained, offers the parish
growth opportunities that others may not
MISHAWAKA— The mark of the first 50 realize are there.
years of the Queen of Peace Parish centers Recently added wings to the Queen of
around growth. Peace School and the
Established in 1957 to serve Catholics in The Queen of likely future addition of
eastern St. Joseph County, Queen of Peace Peace Parish a gymnasium all signify
DON CLEMMER Parish marked its 50th anniversary with a anniversary will the parish’s continued
Bishop John M. D’Arcy anoints with oil the Mass celebrated by Bishop John M. be featured in the growth.
D’Arcy April 28. May 27 issue of “It shows the impor-
altar for the new chapel at the Archbishop “Celebrations are always important, and Today’s Catholic tance of a Catholic edu-
the parish is continually growing,” said cation,” Father Hire
Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne at an
Carol Cone, pastoral associate at Queen of said.
April 24 dedication Mass. The altar, built Peace. “It’s always important to remember Cone added that the parish’s first 50
where you’ve come from as well as where years signifies the continued spreading of
by Don Shutt, and the presence of the
you’re going.” the Gospel in eastern St. Joseph County.
Eucharist and the new chapel prompted Father Richard Hire said the growing “Pope John Paul II said the millennium
parish — with 900 families, in a growing is the new springtime for the church,” said
Bishop D’Arcy to say that the Archbishop
area with the potential for the parish to
Noll Center was finally complete. grow even more — is worth celebrating. QUEEN, PAGE 3
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MAY6, 2007
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The classic words of Pope Gregory the children if marriage is their vocation. How
Editorial Department Great, which are found in the Catechism of then could something like this happen? God
the Catholic Church, are appropriate here: has also given us free will; we are made in
PAGE DESIGNER:Francie Hogan
“Everything which our Redeemer accom- his image, and this freedom is his special
FREELANCE WRITERS:Ann Carey,
NEWS plished has passed into the sacraments.” gift. We are also touched by sin and evil.
Michelle Castleman,Elmer J.Danch,
On a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Most of us place great value on life, but
Michelle Donaghey,Bonnie Elberson, &NOTES Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, there are some who do not. We must be
Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie Jesus Christ passed among the elderly and protected from such people, and so we have
Lavonis,CSC,Jennifer Ochstein, infirm, strengthening them as he did for the the long blue line of those who stand guard
Theresa Thomas,Kristi Ward BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY man born blind, the man with the withered in our communities. It is also a thin blue
hand, the woman with the hemorrhage and line. It is sad that the only time we bring to
so many others. our minds the firefighters and police offi-
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BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice The rite of anointing done on Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus our communities is when there is a great
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Sacraments are Easter events. They are
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born from the paschal event. That is to say,
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they are born from the blood of Christ,
Those of us who have the charism of the that the dreaded call in the night may never
from his death and resurrection.
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A weekend to remember
forth from the lance cast by the Roman sol- On May 1, I will be pastor of this dio-
Published weekly except the last dier. So it was that it was my privilege to Off early at 5:55 a.m. on a lovely cese for 22 years. It seems like a moment.
Sunday in June,second and fourth preside this past Sunday at a solemn anoint- Saturday morning to the delightful town of How could the years have passed so fast? I
weeks in July,second week in August ing of the sick. This took place in the Culver to join with Father Glenn Kohrman remember the cloudy spring day, with light
and last week in December by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. at the Culver Academy for the confirmation showers, and my family present in the front
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, As always in this diocese, it will be repeat- of 17 students. This year, as part of our row. I recall 150 people who came from
1103 S.Calhoun St.,P.O.Box 390,Fort ed in a few weeks, on May 13, at the co- jubilee, all of our confirmations will be Boston, including about 80 priests, and
Wayne,IN 46801.Periodicals postage cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend. together in September, first at the Joyce especially my dear mother who was the one
paid at Fort Wayne,IN,and additional These two events are part of our celebration Center at Notre Dame on Sept. 16, and then making the sacrifice since, along with my
mailing office.
of our jubilee year. on Sept. 30 at the Memorial Coliseum, Fort sisters, I was seeing to her care. The next
There was quite a large crowd on hand, Wayne. This was done in the last jubilee day I returned to the work God had given
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required for the sacrament. Then came the jubilee year. heart to meet her Savior.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:Domestic in anointing, and finally, we went through the So not many confirmations this spring. It has been a privilege to be bishop in
advance,one year $20.Bundle rates church again to distribute the body and One at Culver Academy because the stu- this place, and every day is a gift.
available on request.Single copy 50¢. blood of Christ. dents will not be here in September. This past week I also had a meeting with
In his beautiful apostolic exhortation, Off then to Mishawaka where I celebrat- the Council of Teachers. The council is
MAIN OFFICE:915 S.Clinton St.,Fort “Sacramentum Caritatis” (“on the ed the golden jubilee Mass at Queen of made up of teachers from throughout the
Wayne,IN 46802.Telephone (260) Sacrament of Charity”), Pope Benedict Peace Parish honoring the 50th anniversary diocese. I have committed to attend two
456-2824.Fax:[phone]. speaks of the link between the Eucharist of that parish. The school, which reopened meetings every year. It has helped me to
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and the other sacraments. Here is what he a few years ago, now has eight full grades, understand more clearly the concerns of our
Bend,IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234-
says in reference to the sacrament of the having had its first graduation this past teachers and has helped them understand
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sick and the holy Eucharist: year. I believe they expect about 265 stu- the responsibilities of the bishop in our dio-
dents in the fall, making it the largest cese. These meetings also made possible
News deadline is the Monday morn-
ing before publication date. “Jesus did not only send his disciples forth to heal Catholic elementary school in Mishawaka. many improvements which we have been
Advertising deadline is nine days the sick (cf. Mt 10:8; Lk 9:2, 10:9); he also instituted We expect in the years ahead they will be a able to make for our teachers and which
before publication date. a specific sacrament for them: the anointing of the strong feeder school for Marian High will continue as a close link.
sick. The Letter of James attests to the presence of School. It was a joy to be with Father
LETTERS POLICY:Today’s Catholic wel- this sacramental sign in the early Christian commu- Richard Hire and his parish.
comes original,signed letters about nity (cf. 5: 4-16). If the Eucharist shows how Christ’s Back then to Fort Wayne late at night to Cultural comments
issues affecting church life.Although sufferings and death have been transformed into prepare for the Mass of Anointing on Imagine, five wins in six games with the
we cannot publish every letter we love, the anointing of the sick, for its part, unites Sunday. Ajourney of over 200 miles. Yankees! How could it all be possible?
receive,we strive to provide a bal- the sick with Christ’s self-offering for the salvation
Ah, but it is early. It is only May, but
anced representation of expressed of all, so that they too, within the mystery of the
there is good reason for hope. Awin over
opinions and a variety of reflections communion of saints, can participate in the A sad journey
the Yankees is always special. But imagine,
on life in the church.We will choose redemption of the world. ... Attentive pastoral care
letters for publication based on read- shown to those who are ill brings great spiritual After completing these notes on a lovely five out of six. By the way, if you ever
er interest,timeliness and fairness. benefit to the entire community, since whatever we Sunday afternoon, I drove to South Bend want a great breakfast, go to the Culver
Readers may agree or disagree with do to one of the least of our brothers and sisters, for the second time in two days to be pres- Tavern in downtown Culver. I was privi-
the letter writers’opinions.Letters we do to Jesus himself.” (cf. Mt 25:40). ent at the Mass for Cpl. Nick Polizzotto, leged to go there with Bob Novak and
must not exceed 500 words.All let- — Pope Benedict XVI: “Sacramentum Caritatis,” 22 who was shot and killed. I expect there will Father Glenn Kohrman and some members
ters must be signed and include a be hundreds of policemen marching, com- of the Culver Academy community. I am
phone number and address for verifi- I was impressed by the large turnout and ing from all over Indiana and beyond, to sure it is one of the best breakfasts in north-
cation.We reserve the right to edit
as always by the reverence of our people. show their love and respect for a fallen ern Indiana.
letters for legal and other concerns.
When it was over, I turned to Father Ken comrade. I wish to be there to honor those The Mass for Nicholas Polizzotto was
Sarrazine, pastor of St. Joseph, Roanoke, who stand in guard over our communities filled with emotion.
Mail letters to:Today’s Catholic,
and St. Catherine, Nix Settlement, and and to pray for the fallen officer, a graduate See you all next week.
P.O.Box 11169,Fort Wayne,IN
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time when it is appropriate. I tried to do God. God is the God of the living and not
ISSN 0891-1533 what I had asked the congregation to do, the dead. He wishes all to have a full and
USPS 403630 namely, open my heart in faith to this gift. rich life and to see their children and grand-
MAY6, 2007 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 3
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
Mother’s Day
to be rededicated May 13
collection assists
Catholic Charities
NOTRE DAME — The Indiana
Province of the Congregation of
Holy Cross invites the community
to join in rededicating the Shrine My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
of Our Lady of Fatima. The reded- The church has traditionally dedicated the month of May to
ication ceremony will take place special devotion to Mary, the mother of God. It is in Mary’s exam-
on Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. ple of service and intercession, shown in a wonderful way at the
Holy Cross Father David T. Tyson, wedding at Cana, that the church finds her own model of motherly
provincial superior of the Indiana love, which consists in bringing people closer to Christ while
Province, will preside and preach. responding with concrete help to their human needs. Next week-
The shrine is located along end, when we honor as a nation the great vocation of motherhood,
Indiana State Road 933, directly we will have a special opportunity to share in the motherly love of
across from the main entrance to the church by contributing to the traditional Mothers’Day collec-
Saint Mary’s College. It consists tion for Catholic Charities.
of six marble figures carved by The money received in this collection will be used to help those
Luisi of Pietrasanta, Italy. The who are in need right here in our own diocese. In a special way it
shrine commemorates the appear- will be used to support mothers who are poor, homeless or
ances of the Blessed Virgin Mary refugees; mothers who need individual, marriage and family coun-
to three shepherd children, Lucia, seling; mothers who are pressured in one way or another to have
Francisco and Jacinta, outside the an abortion and who need psychological and financial assistance
little town of Fatima, Portugal, in PROVIDED BY THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS throughout their pregnancies; mothers who are trying to escape sit-
1917. The feast day of Our Lady This historical photo shows the solemn dedication of the Shrine of Our uations of physical abuse and who need safe shelter and perhaps
of Fatima, May 13, recalls the first Lady of Fatima in October of 1952 at Notre Dame. job training; and mothers who need affordable, quality childcare
appearance, while the sixth and while they work to put food on the table for their families.
final appearance took place on Several years later a retreat center, the Liturgy of the Word in the In the name of Mary, the mother of the Savior, who spent her
Oct. 13. Mary’s message to the dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, chapel, those gathered will process life looking out for the needs of others and drawing them close to
three children and to the whole was constructed on the property. out to the shrine for a rosary, fol- her Son, I ask you to be as generous as you can with this collec-
world was one of the absolute For many years, daily devo- lowed then by a blessing and tion.
importance of prayer, and especial- tions were held at the shrine. It crowning of the statue of Fatima. Sincerely yours in our Lord,
ly the rosary, for world peace. was also the location of many out- Representatives from local Holy
The vision for the shrine at door Masses and Marian novenas, Cross parishes and the University
Notre Dame originated with a celebrating special occasions. of Notre Dame community will be
group of laymen who sought to Several of those novenas drew assisting in the celebration. Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy
spread devotion to Our Lady of over 3,000 people to the shrine. After the ceremony, everyone is
Fatima. They offered to erect the In 2005, Holy Cross converted invited to a brief reception in the
outdoor, public shrine on behalf of the retreat center into a community Our Lady of Fatima House. Tours
the Holy Cross Mission Band, as residence. The purpose of the of the remodeled residence will
part of their work in preaching and upcoming rededication ceremony also be available.
giving retreats. is to reintroduce the broader public The entrance to the Shrine of
Over 2,000 people attended the to the shrine as well as to the Our Lady of Fatima is on the east
shrine’s solemn dedication, which beautiful Stations of the Cross that side of Indiana State Road 933 just
took place Oct. 19, 1952. Servant accompany it. Both the shrine and south of the stoplight for the main
of God, Holy Cross Father Patrick the stations are open daily for entrance of Saint Mary’s College.
Peyton, known throughout the prayer and pilgrimage until dusk. Parking for the rededication cere-
world for his work in spreading The rededication ceremony on mony will be available on the
devotion to Mary and to the May 13 will begin in the chapel of grounds of Our Lady of Fatima
rosary, preached at the ceremony. Our Lady of Fatima House. After House.
to them in the Eucharist, where those who suffer is therefore pleas-
ANOINT
Christ’s death and resurrection are ing to God because it is given back
made ever present for us. to his body of believers.
Jim and Lois Boomer of St. The bishop explained that “the
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort outpouring of love took place on
Wayne, found the service to “be the cross and the birth of the
kind. The Easter season is the sea- very comforting.” Lois was church came from this suffering.
son of this sacrament. Everything reminded during this Mass, “God is Jesus Christ made suffering good.
our Redeemer accomplished is with me in sickness and in health.” He encouraged people to join with
passed on through the sacraments. The Boomers brought with others because Jesus Christ desires
This is the sacrament of healing them a friend named Cindy it. We are strengthened by faith,
and strength. You will find that in Scheele, who recently attended a hope and love.” Such a sentiment
the strength and healing you will healing service at her daughter’s can also be found in St. Paul’s
be better and even healed if it is parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Letter to the Galatians (6:2), fol-
the will of God.” in Carmel. Cindy has a pain pump lowers are encouraged to “carry
The bishop continued by passing implanted in her abdomen but has each other’s burdens, and in this
on the comments of Pope Benedict not experienced any pain since the way you will fulfill the law of
JENNIFER OCHSTEIN
XVI to the people. Pope Benedict visit to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Christ.”
Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrates Mass for the 50th anniversary at Queen
addresses the people who are ill and Carmel.
aging, suffering in any way by say- Seated a few pews back from Regional celebration of of Peace Catholic Church in Mishawaka April 28.
ing they should join their pain and the Boomers were Judy and Dave
anointing of sick to be
the loss of abilities from times past Kable along with Frances Koors, gious education program even
QUEEN
to the suffering of Jesus Christ. Judy’s mother. They came from St. held in South Bend before the school — one of the
Regardless of condition, people Mary’s of the Assumption Parish best in the diocese,” Father Hire
who suffer have done so much good in Decatur. Frances has cancer and SOUTH BEND — Aregional said. “And it has a love of social
in their lives. Therefore, they are is recovering from a recent fall. celebration of the sacrament of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 activities. It has a lot of things
encouraged to accept this suffering Dave has heart problems. This the anointing of the sick will take going on here.”
as the will of God. family thought it was simply place at St. Matthew Cathedral. Cone, noting that when the “We don’t go for all the bells
The bishop and other priests in “wonderful” to do something spiri- Bishop John M. D’Arcy will pre- Queen of Peace Parishreopened and whistles, but we are true to
attendance approached those seek- tual together as a family. side at the Mass. its school, it attracted younger Catholic teaching and liturgy. And
ing the sacrament of the anointing Those who were anointed The anointing Mass will be people and families to the church. we hold to the teaching of whole
of the sick three times during the according to the Letter of St. James held Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m. Despite growth marking this parish life,” Cone said. “And we
Mass. First, through the laying on are raised up and considered saved. in St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 time in the parish’s history, Father like to have fun.”
of hands where the priest lays his Through the anointing and the state Miami St. Hire said other characteristics of As part of Mass celebrating 50
hands gently on their heads and of being saved those who embrace All who are suffering in mind its families is an emphasis on deal- years of Queen of Peace, Bishop
prays for them. The priest then their suffering and crosses are or body, at or over the age of rea- ing with the sick, Mass and the D’Arcy said, in part, it was a joy
uses blessed oils to make the sign being living, visual examples of son, are invited to celebrate the sacraments. And education has to celebrate 150 years this year of
of the cross on the forehead and Christ’s earthly suffering to others sacrament of the anointing of the always been a positive mark of the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South
palms of both hands of each recip- without such pronounced ailments. sick. The Mass fulfills the parish as well. Bend and his 50th year as a priest
ient. Lastly, the priest offers Christ The assistance lovingly given to Sunday obligation. “We’ve always had a good reli- along with Queen of Peace.
4 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C MAY6, 2007
Despite Catholic opposition, Mexico City passes abortion initiative
a former Mexico City legislator others of good will who are wor-
BY JONATHAN ROEDER
with the conservative National ried by the Mexico City law that
Action Party, which opposes threatens the lives of unborn chil-
MEXICO CITY(CNS) — abortion. “You cannot take away dren,” the statement read.
Despite an intense opposition the rights of those who are weak- Some observers said the
campaign by the Catholic est.” intense, but ultimately fruitless,
Church, the Mexico City Before the initiative’s enact- efforts to derail the initiative
Assembly has approved an initia- ment, abortions were only showed a loss of the church’s
tive legalizing abortion during the allowed in cases of rape or seri- influence in Mexico.
first 12 weeks of pregnancy. ous birth defects or when the In an interview with Catholic
Following a heated session pregnancy endangers the moth- News Service, Roberto Blancarte,
April 24, the legislature voted in er’s life. Doctors who perform a sociologist specializing in reli-
favor of the new law, which will unauthorized abortions as well as gious issues at the Colegio de
allow hospitals run by the city the mothers who hire them can be Mexico research center, said the
government to provide abortions. jailed for up to five years. Catholic hierarchy has distanced
The initiative, passed 46-19 Supporters of the initiative say itself from followers, and scan-
with one abstention, went into the prohibition has resulted in dals involving abusive priests
effect April 27, and all city hospi- hundreds of thousands of clan- have hurt the church’s image.
tals must begin offering abortions destine abortions across the coun- “This is a question of moral
within 60 days. try, often carried out in unsafe authority,” he said. “This moral
City health officials conditions. Federal health offi- CNS PHOTO/ANDREW WINNING, REUTERS authority is very diminished so
Anti-abortion activists cry and hold banners near Mexico City’s local leg-
announced April 26 that only cials recorded 88 deaths in 2006 (the church) is going to have to
islature before the start of the debate and vote to legalize abortion dur-
women who provide proof of res- due to botched abortions; some completely change the way it per-
idence in Mexico City are permit- organizations claim this figure is ing the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The legislature passed the bill, ceives itself and its own power.”
ted to have an abortion there. much higher. which will allow hospitals run by the city government to provide abor- Meanwhile, public opinion
Only a small portion of The National Action Party, tions. polls on abortion reveal sharp
Mexico City’s hospitals are run which historically has strong ties divisions among Mexicans. Asur-
by the local government, and to the Catholic Church, says it vey conducted April 21 by the
abortions will not be offered at plans to challenge the measure avenues to derail the measure. long campaign by the Catholic Mexico City daily Reforma
federal hospitals. before the Supreme Court, argu- Civic groups are also attempt- Church. The weeks leading up to shows that a slim majority of city
Outside the Assembly, on the ing the law violates Mexico’s ing to force a citywide referen- the vote were marked by steadily residents — 53 percent —
streets of Mexico City’s colonial Constitution. However, the dum on the issue. harsher words from both sides. approve the decriminalization of
center, supporters and opponents party’s minority status in the On April 23, the Mexican The head of the Democratic abortion. But this support has
of the measure faced off, separat- Mexico City Assembly may hin- College of Catholic Lawyers pre- Revolution Party in the city waned from March, when 59 per-
ed only by a thin row of riot der this effort: It controls 17 of sented a petition, signed by Assembly blamed Cardinal cent approved. Outside Mexico
police. the chamber’s 66 seats. 36,000 capital residents, demand- Norberto Rivera Carrera of City, 59 percent of those polled
Waving banners and chanting Aconstitutional challenge ing a special vote on the law. Mexico City for death threats he disapproved of the initiative.
over the sound of booming requires at least one-third of the But local lawmakers from the allegedly received, while bishops Regarding the church’s efforts
drums, opponents of abortion chamber’s support — 22 signa- left-leaning Democratic threatened to excommunicate the to defeat the initiative, 70 percent
vowed to find new ways to defeat tures — and the National Action Revolution Party, which controls legislators who voted in favor of of capital residents polled and 54
the initiative, which has put Party has been hard-pressed to the city government and supports the measure. percent of those outside the capi-
Mexico City, the nation’s capital, find help from rival parties on the the abortion initiative, have Pope Benedict XVI recently tal said the campaign was “bad.”
on the short list of places in Latin issue. argued that the referendum peti- entered the fray, condemning the
America where abortions are Members of the party say that tion was turned in too late. measure in a statement released
allowed — along with Cuba, if the constitutional challenge The Democratic Revolution by the Mexican bishops’confer-
Puerto Rico and Guyana. fails they will file a complaint Party’s support for the initiative ence April 20.
“We will continue fighting to with the federal attorney gener- has put abortion in the national “The pope unites with the
prevent this,” said Ivan Manjarez, al’s office and seek other legal spotlight and spurred a months- church of Mexico and countless
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MAY6, 2007 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 5
Returning the love God lavishes upon us
‘Deus Caritas Est’ conference explores papal encyclical
country and see Notre Dame and it is at Calvary that we dis-
BY ANN CAREY
alumni like Brosnahan who are cover love in its rawest form:
doing wonderful things, “living God is love.
NOTRE DAME — After Pope God’s love in so many ways that Pope Benedict’s encyclical
Benedict XVI issued his first humble and inspire me.” teaches that love is open-ended
encyclical, “Deus Caritas Est” Brosnahan said Benedict’s and that love of God leads us to
(“God is Love”), in January of encyclical on love was “a gift” to love of neighbor as we look on
2006, some University of Notre her, and helped her see that we others with the perspective of
Dame faculty, staff and students become one with Christ by serv- Christ.
decided to study the encyclical. ing the poor. She also related to Father Anderson observed that
They wanted to determine just the pope’s message that prayer young people often have noble
how their lives and work reflect- and contemplation are essential in aspirations, but when they come
ed the pope’s encyclical message being able to share one’s love up against structures of sin, it is
that God lavishes his love upon because contemplation and acts hard to put love and charity into
us, and we in return must reach of charity nourish each other. action. However, love of God is
out to love others. “In taking time for meditation the most powerful force in the
The results of that year of and prayer, we are able to refresh world and can overcome any-
study were presented on campus ourselves and go on to help oth- thing. Citing the example of
in an April 27-28 conference that ers,” she noted. Blessed Mother Teresa of
included two And when Calcutta, Father Anderson said
keynote speak- you give essen- that even one individual can
ers and presen- tials like food cause a “spiritual tsunami,” a
tations by 10 “Before you and shelter to “true climate change.”
Notre Dame stu- people, you After his talk, a student asked
dents. give them dig- the Benedictine monk how a stu-
can give love
In remarks nity and you set dent could do contemplation
opening the the stage for while also pursuing his studies.
conference, to others, them to hope Father Anderson explained that
ANN CAREY
Holy Cross and love, too, Benedictine Father Philip Anderson, prior of Our Lady of Clear Creek for many students and universi-
Father John I. Brosnahan ties, there is too much emphasis
you have to Monastery in Oklahoma, and Mary Brosnahan, executive director of the
Jenkins, Notre observed. on the job market. The first thing
Coalition for the Homeless in New York City, were the keynote speakers
Dame president, Benedictine to do is concentrate on being a
at the “Deus Caritas Est” conference at Notre Dame.
observed that fill up Father Philip better person, to think about what
the students had Anderson, prior is important. Studying truth and
devoted great of the beauty is contemplation, he said,
Creek. make for God as a climb up a
time and effort your own Monastery of and that should be the main
Father Anderson spoke on the mountain. Obstacles block that
to studying the Our Lady of emphasis at a university.
“vertical” aspect of love in “Deus climb, he said, so we must reject
encyclical, say- cup.” Clear Creek in Caritas Est,” the love between whatever is evil or harmful and The 10 students giving presen-
ing: “It gives Hulbert, Okla., tations at the conference were
God and humans, explaining that use the good around us to help us
me great joy was the other graduate students Sam Cahill,
that we have FATHER PHILIP ANDERSON keynote speak- “Before you can give love to oth- move higher. For example, he Patrick Clark, Jonell Goco, Chad
ers, you have to fill up your own said, a good human marriage
this conference er. The Prososki and Gabriel Zamora;
cup.” helps us to understand divine
inspired by stu- monastery is senior Greg Caso; juniors
As a monk, he said, his quest union.
dents.” affiliated with Nicholas Houpt and Philip Carl
for love of God is “a beautiful It is Christ we discover at the
Father Jenkins also introduced the contemplative French Smith; sophomore Patrick Kibbe;
and sublime occupation.” He top of the mountain of contem-
the first keynote speaker, Mary Benedictine community Notre and freshman Amber Lattner.
characterized the quest all of us plation, Father Anderson said,
Brosnahan, a 1983 Notre Dame Dame de Fontgombault Abbey.
graduate who is executive direc- Father Anderson, an American,
tor of the Coalition for the was sent back to the United
Homeless in New York City, an States in 1999 with 12 other
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T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C
6 MAY6, 2007
Vatican sources say would make abortion a felony
N B
except in cases of rape or incest or
papal trip to U.N. EWS RIEFS to save the mother’s life. Called a
“trigger bill,” the legislation would
unlikely this year
only take effect if the Supreme
Court overturned its 1973 decision
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope
legalizing abortion in all 50 states.
Benedict XVI accepted an invita-
Mississippi passed similar legisla-
tion to visit U.N. headquarters in
tion earlier this year; it was signed
New York City, but Vatican sources POPE BLESSES NEWLY ORDAINED PRIEST
into law by Gov. Haley Barbour
said the trip looked unlikely for this
April 19. Anyone performing an
year. U.N. Secretary-General Ban
illegal abortion under the North
Ki-moon told reporters April 26
Dakota legislation would be subject
that during their recent meeting at
to a $5,000 fine and/or up to five
the Vatican he asked the pope to
years in jail.
come “at a mutually convenient
time.” Ban said, “I am very happy
Immigration proposals
that he accepted my invitation to
visit.” Attention had focused on a
weighed by church and
possible papal visit in September
for the opening of the U.N. General in Congress
Assembly. Vatican sources said that
date now looked improbable, and WASHINGTON (CNS) — A
that no steps were being taken for a White House proposal for immigra-
U.N. visit this year. tion reform is “a step in the wrong
direction,” though a House bill
Synod outline says Bible comes closer to offering what’s
needed, said the chairman of the
is source of Christian U.S. bishops’migration committee
in a letter to Congress. Meanwhile,
unity, bond with Jews
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., the
chairwoman of the House immigra-
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The
tion subcommittee, told a confer-
Bible is a source of Christian unity
ence on immigration law and poli-
and is evidence of Christianity’s
cy she hopes that before the August
special bond with the Jewish peo-
recess a bill will come out of
ple, said the outline for the next
Congress that takes a comprehen-
world Synod of Bishops. The
sive approach to problems, includ-
theme of the synod, scheduled Oct.
ing giving college students a
5-26, 2008, will be: “The Word of
chance to legalize their status as
God in the Life and Mission of the
well as dealing with enforcement,
Church.” While focusing specifi-
temporary workers and legaliza-
cally on the Bible, the synod’s out-
CNS PHOTO/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI, REUTERS tion. In a letter to Congress released
line emphasized Christian belief
Pope Benedict XVI blesses a newly ordained priest during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at April 23, Bishop Gerald R. Barnes
that Jesus Christ is the fullest
of San Bernardino, Calif., reiterated
expression of the word of God and the Vatican April 29. The pope pleaded for vocations worldwide as he marked the annual
the bishops’support for legislation
that the entire Bible can be under-
celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. that includes what he called a viable
stood only in reference to Jesus.
path to permanent residency for
The “lineamenta,” or outline, of the
Archbishop Burke said Crow’s beaten, starved and otherwise mis- William S. Skylstad of Spokane people in the country illegally, a
synod’s theme was released at an
connection to the benefit event was treated. said at an afternoon press confer- visiting worker program, a plan to
April 27 Vatican press conference.
“an affront to the identity and mis- ence announcing the decision. He address backlogs in family reunifi-
The document contains dozens of
sion of the medical center, dedicat- Survey shows average used the occasion to apologize cation immigration, restoration of
questions about what Catholics
ed as it is to the service of life and again to the abuse victims. due process rights and policies that
know and understand about the Christ’s healing mission.” age of priests to be “Individuals used their positions of address the root causes of migra-
Bible and its relationship to the
authority and trust to damage the tion. Bishop Barnes said H.R. 1645,
teaching of the church. Bishops’ ordained in ‘07 is 35
Jesuit: Canadians least among us. It was shameful, the Security Through Regularized
conferences and other groups were
and it was wrong,” he said. All par- Immigration and a Vibrant
asked to respond to the questions complicit if they hand WASHINGTON (CNS) — Results ties to the diocese’s bankruptcy Economy Act, or STRIVE Act, so
by November. The responses will of a survey released April 30 show
proceedings had agreed to the reor- far comes closest to a just and
form the basis of the synod’s work- over prisoners for that the average age of the 475
ganization plan before Williams humane reform bill.
ing document. priests expected to be ordained in
torture confirmed it. Of the $48 million,
the United States this year is 35 and
Archbishop pulls OTTAWA (CNS) — If Canadian one-third of this year’s new priests $p4en0s amteil lvioicnt iims st,o $b7e musielldio nto ics ofmo-r Head of New Ulm
were born in another country, pri-
support for hospital soldiers hand over Taliban captives marily Vietnam, Mexico, Poland or the professional fees of attorneys Diocese named
knowing that Afghan authorities and accountants, and up to $1 mil-
the Philippines. The national study coadjutor for St. Paul-
benefit over singer’s will torture them, the soldiers, their lion is for expenses incurred in
of the ordination class of 2007 also
commanding officers and the determining the claims. Of the $40 Minneapolis
stands shows that the men are well educat-
Canadian government are complic- million, $39 million is to go to vic-
ed. More than six in 10 completed
it and morally compromised, said a tims who made claims before or WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — Saying that it Jesuit author. Jesuit Father John college before entering the semi- during the bankruptcy proceedings; Benedict XVI has appointed
sent a “contradictory message” for Perry, author of “Torture: Religious nary and some have advanced $1 million will be set aside for pos- Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New
a Catholic institution to raise funds Ethics and National Security,” said degrees in law, medicine and edu- sible future claims. Ulm, Minn., as coadjutor archbish-
by featuring a musician who sup- cation. The annual survey of new
even the suspicion that the prison- op of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
ports abortion and embryonic stem- priests was initially developed in
ers will be tortured should be North Dakota moves Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic
cell research, Archbishop Raymond 1998 by the U.S. bishops’
enough to change the soldiers’ nuncio to the United States,
L. Burke of St. Louis announced Secretariat for Vocations and closer to ban on
actions. “We can’t smugly say ‘they announced the appointment in
April 25 that he had withdrawn his Priestly Formation. Last year, the
support for an upcoming benefit for promised us they won’t do this, and Center for Applied Research in the abortion if Roe v. Wade Washington April 24. Archbishop
we believe them,’” he said in an Harry J. Flynn is the current head of
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Apostolate at Georgetown
April 23 telephone interview from reversed the archdiocese. As coadjutor,
Medical Center. Rock musician University began conducting it for
Winnipeg, where he teaches at St. Archbishop Nienstedt automatical-
Sheryl Crow, a native of Kennett, the U.S. bishops.
Paul’s College at the University of FARGO, N.D. (CNS) — Passage ly becomes head of the archdiocese
Mo., has been an outspoken sup-
Manitoba. Father Perry noted that of a bill that would make abortion upon Archbishop Flynn’s retire-
porter of keeping abortion legal. Judge approves $48
there is plenty of evidence that the illegal in North Dakota if Roe v. ment or death. On May 2, 2008,
She also supported Amendment 2, a
Afghan prison system applies tor- million sex abuse Wade is overturned by the U.S. Archbishop Flynn will turn 75, the
Missouri initiative passed last fall
ture as routinely as North American Supreme Court is a “positive affir- age at which bishops are requested
that constitutionally protects human police take DNAsamples — “just settlement in Spokane mation of the right to life,” said by church law to submit their resig-
cloning and embryonic stem-cell
in case someone knows some- Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo. nations to the pope. The pope may
research. Crow was scheduled to
thing.” Church teaching is clear: SPOKANE, Wash. (CNS) — U.S. “This ban is a positive step toward or may not accept it at that time.
perform at the annual Bob Costas
Torture is never permissible, even Bankruptcy Judge Patricia protecting all human life from con- Archbishop Nienstedt, 60, has
Benefit April 28 at the Fabulous
for the gravest reasons, he said. Williams April 24 confirmed a reor- ception to natural death, but there is headed the New Ulm Diocese since
Fox theater in St. Louis.
Allegations that Afghan officials ganization plan under which the much work left to be done in North 2001. Before that he was a priest
Sportscaster Costas and comedian
are torturing Taliban captives have Spokane Diocese will pay child- Dakota and throughout the nation and then auxiliary bishop of the
Billy Crystal also were to partici-
dogged Canadian officials for hood victims of clergy sexual abuse and world,” Bishop Aquila said in a Detroit Archdiocese.
pate in the benefit, with tickets
months. In an April 23 report based and their lawyers $48 million. statement posted late April 24 on
ranging in price from $35 to $100.
on interviews with 30 prisoners, “Today’s decision by Judge his diocesan Web site. North
At an April 25 press conference at
The Globe and Mail newspaper Williams marks the end of a tragic Dakota Gov. John Hoeven was
the archdiocesan offices,
said they claimed to have been chapter in our history,” Bishop expected to sign the bill, which
T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 7
MAY6, 2007
USF hosts Faces through several levels of competi-
A D tion in order to win a shot at the
ROUND THE IOCESE biggest challenge of them all —
of God exhibit
Destination ImagiNation’s Global
Finals. The 8,000 participants that
FORTWAYNE — The University proceed to Global Finals emerge
of Saint Francis (USF) will feature from a field of 350,000 partici-
Faces of God, an exhibition of art- pants.
works by students studying art at The Destination ImagiNation
educational institutions within the program runs annually and pres-
KNIGHTS PRESENT BIBLES TO THIRD GRADE STUDENTS
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South ents students working in teams of
Bend, including Saint Joseph’s up to seven with the opportunity
High School of South Bend, to choose from five mind-bending
Bishop Dwenger High School and team challenges. While each team
Bishop Luers High School of Fort challenge integrates a variety of
Wayne, Marian High School of chances to learn by doing, chal-
Mishawaka, Holy Cross College lenges usually feature one promi-
of South Bend and University of nent task, such as building a load-
Saint Francis. bearing structure, creating a vehi-
The exhibition will be on dis- cle, writing a performance piece
play at the John P. Weatherhead or exploring history.
Gallery off Leesburg Road on This year’s DI challenges
campus from May 14-31. After include Direct Flight, CSI-DI,
being on display at USF, the exhi- Round About Courage, Switching
bition will travel on to the TraDItions and Card-DI-ology
University of Notre Dame in The program also provides
August when it will be seen by instant challenges in which the
thousands of people during the teams work together to solve
Eucharistic Congress on Aug. 18. shorter challenges within minutes.
For more information, contact Besides encouraging and teaching
Justin L. Johnson, gallery director critical thinking and teamwork,
at USF, at [phone]. these instant challenges promote
the development of improvisation-
Comcast announces EWTN al and quick-thinking skills.
Two St. John the Baptist teams
to have full-time channel
will be competing in Card-DI-
in Fort Wayne ology and one team in Direct
Flight. Destination ImagiNation®
FORTWAYNE — Comcast Fort MICHELLE DONAGHEY has been honing critical thinking
Wayne recently announced the Third graders were excited to show off the Bibles they received from the Knights of skills for 25 years and St. John the
May 16 repositioning of the sev- Baptist will be competing with
Columbus from their parish recently. Pictured with the third graders were (left to right,
eral channels including EWTN over 8,000 students at the
and Inspiration Channel. in back) Knights Bert Egging, Chris Grendys and Brian Aschenbrenner. Father Fernando University of Tennessee in
The change will allow for Knoxville, Tenn. For more infor-
EWTN and Inspiration channel to Polycarp, a lifetime member of the Knights standing to the right of Aschenbrenner, mation visit www.destination-
move from a shared position on quizzed the students on the Bible before they received their gift asking such questions as imagination.org.
channel 62, to two separate chan-
“How many books are there in the Bible?” Teachers Marsha Wagner, standing behind boy, Diocesan seminarians
nels with full-time programming.
EWTN will move to channel 291 and Sue Kraus and the children thanked the Knights for their generous donation. admitted to candidacy
and the Inspiration channel will
move to channel 298. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The seem-
An enhanced box will be pro- ingly unadorned liturgy of
vided to customers free of charge Scripture from Advent Through South Bend Scouts receive Thomas the Apostle; Peter Evening Prayer marked a defining
that will allow receipt of the two Christ the King.” The concert is Stafflebach, Troop 325, St. Mary; moment in the priestly formation
religious emblems
religious programming channels. scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 7 Edward Murphy, Troop 325, Holy of eight seminarians at the
Customers should call (260) 456- p.m. at St. Pius X in Granger. Cross; Lukas Cerbin, Troop 325, Pontifical College Josephinum on
9000 to arrange for the courtesy Marian choir director Joe SOUTH BEND — The Catholic Corpus Christi; Joseph Torma, April 29, when Bishop David R.
box. In addition to EWTN and Higgenbotham, who is also direc- Committee on Scouting, South Troop 325, St. Jude; Peter Greer, Choby of Nashville, Tenn., admit-
Inspiration, the enhanced box tor of liturgy at St. Bavo Parish, Bend section, held its annual St. Troop 325, St. Anthony de Padua; ted them to candidacy for holy
allows customers an on-screen has organized the event. George Mass on April 15. Father Anthony Massa, Troop 325, St. orders in the seminary’s St.
channel guide, digital music chan- “The Antioch kids really liked Christopher Young served as cele- Vincent de Paul; Kevin McShane, Turibius Chapel.
nels, the MoviePlex channel and the Service of Lessons and Carols brant. Religious emblem recipi- Troop 325, Christ the King; The Rite of Admission to
access to On Demand movies. we did during Advent,” ents included the following: Nathan Darr, Troop 325, St. Mary Candidacy for Holy Orders is cel-
The following changes will be Higgenbotham said in an inter- Cub Scouts of the Annunciation; and Tom ebrated when a seminarian has
made to the Comcast lineup on or view. “They wanted to do some- • Light of Christ — Nicholas Everett, Troop 325, Corpus Christi reached a maturity of purpose in
about May 16 for Fort Wayne, thing for Lent. Pilarski, Pack 561, Sacred Heart Girl Scouts his formation and has demonstrat-
New Haven, Huntertown, “But we thought if we waited • Parvuli Dei — Nathan • Marian Emblem — Alex ed the necessary qualifications for
Woodburn, Ossian, Roanoke and until after Easter, it would be a Ladwig, Pack 262, St. John the Lesniak, Holy Family; April ordination. In the presence of the
Whitley County: more joyful event.” Baptist; Christopher Higgs- Lopez, Holy Family; and Helen bishop, he publicly expresses his
• Reposition EWTN from Five high schools, including Couthard, Pack 451, Christ the Roszkowski, Christ the King intention to complete his prepara-
Expanded Service shared channel Marian and Saint Joseph’s, are King; and Isaac Barrios, Pack 750, Brownies tion for holy orders and his
62 to digital channel 291. represented in the group, as are St. Thomas • I Live My Faith — 15 brown- resolve to fully invest himself to
• Reposition Inspiration more than eight parishes from St, Boy Scouts ies from Troop 53, Christ the King that end, so that he will serve
Channel from Expanded Service Matthew Cathedral in South Bend • Ad Altare Dei — Daniel Adult Award Christ and the church faithfully.
shared channel 62 to digital chan- to St. Thomas Parish in Elkhart. In Eddy, Troop 7, St. John the • Diocesan Award of Merit — An international seminary, the
nel 298. addition to singers, youth will be Evangelist; Ethan Ridenour, Bernie Rieder, Algonquian district Josephinum serves an average of
playing guitar and bass, violin, Troop 705, St. Mary of the commissioner, St. Pius X 30 dioceses in the United States
Youth will ‘pray twice’ in drums and woodwinds. Several Annunciation; Keith Guthrie, and abroad. Four dioceses had
May 6 concert adult musicians have volunteered Troop 705, St. John the New Haven students win seminarians admitted to candida-
to play or sing back up. Evangelist; Joshua Miller, Troop a chance to compete in cy: Gabriel Hernández, Fernando
GRANGER — The catechism Ten lectors from the two youth 562, St. Pius X; Patrick Wheeler, Jiménez and Jacob Runyon (Fort
teaches that “he who sings prays groups will read reflections and Troop 325, St. John the Global Finals Wayne-South Bend); Anthony
twice.” This idea may have origi- Scripture to provide context for Evangelist; Grant Eddy, Troop 7, Lopez (Nashville); Robert
nated with St. Augustine, who said the music. St. John the Evangelist; Paul NEW HAVEN — Three St. John Bolding, Thielo Ramirez, and
simply, “In praise, there is the Higgenbotham says the talents Champion, Troop 562, St. Pius X; the Baptist Catholic School teams William Schmid (Phoenix); and
speaking forth of one confessing; of the youth are put to good use in Ben Resnick, Troop 453, St. will compete against students Matthew Sanders and Adam
in singing, the affection of one the event. Anthony de Padua; Brian Rieder, from across the country and more Stimpson (Peoria). The candidates
loving.” But local Catholic youth “We have a lot of talented kids Troop 453, St. Pius X; Luke than 10 countries and provinces, will continue studies at the
just know they love to sing, and in our churches,” he said. “We Resnick, Troop 453, St. Anthony including teams from Turkey, Josephinum for two more years
that, for them, is prayer. thought it would be good to show- de Padua; and Sean Scott, Troop Brazil, Poland, China, Mexico and before being ordained to the
Antioch and St. Pius X youth case them in a broad look at the 453, St. Pius X Guatemala. These students have priesthood.
beauty of the church year.” • Pope Pius XII — the highest earned the right to take part in the
groups will join the Marian
The concert is free and open to Catholic religious emblem for competition of a lifetime at the
Liturgical Choir and other musi-
the public. Boy Scouts — Kyle Doroh, Troop Destination ImagiNation® (DI)
cians to present “Journey Through
799, St. Thomas the Apostle; Global Finals May 23-26.
the Church Year: Songs and
Robert Mauck, Troop 750, St. The students worked their way
8 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C MAY6, 2007
ICC priorities help families receive funding Diocese disperses work of Christ,” said Bishop
D’Arcy.
This year’s allocation of
$185,900 to 16
Parishes-in-Need funds brings to
of Gov. Mitch Daniels’‘Healthier prenatal care. $4,228,333 the amount granted
BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER
Indiana Plan,’was improved upon Also as part of the “Healthier ‘needy’ parish from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal
by Democrat and Republican law- Indiana Plan” businesses can be to parishes in need during the 20
INDIANAPOLIS — While much makers as it moved through the given tax credits for up to half of projects years of the appeal. This year’s
of the attention on the state’s budg- process,” said Tebbe. the cost of wellness programs they dispersion and the primary parish
et has been geared towards proper- To fund this plan, Hoosier law- institute in the workplace as a way projects include:
ty tax relief and whether slot makers passed HB 1678, which to encourage working Hoosiers to The Annual Bishop’s Appeal of Fort Wayne
machines will be added to raises the cigarette tax by 44-cents- adopt healthier lifestyles. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South • Queen of Angels — $10,000
Indiana’s horse racing industry, the per-pack. Currently the cigarette Lawmakers also restored fund- Bend includes a funding program for renovations to the rectory
Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) tax in Indiana is 55.5 cents-per- ing to the Indiana Tobacco to assist less affluent parishes. A • Most Precious Blood —
has kept a watchful eye on the pack, but under HB 1678, the ciga- Prevention and Cessation (ITPC) Parishes-in-Need Fund $10,000 to replace ornamental
budget for other reasons — to rette tax will jump to nearly a dol- program, a program that helps Committee, appointed by Bishop fencing around parking lot, install
raise the dignity of lower income lar or 99.5 cents-per-pack. Hoosiers quit smoking and works John M. D’Arcy, met recently to four gates and repair parking lot
families in Indiana. The Indiana Catholic to deter young people from start- review parish requests for • St. Henry — $30,000 parish
Several important funding Conference testified before state ing to smoke. “needy” projects. The committee subsidy for students at Benoit
pieces to benefit lower income fam- lawmakers several times in support Additionally, the cigarette tax recommended a total of $185,900 Academy
ilies moved in and out of the budget of this plan, and Hoosier legisla- will provide an increase in be granted to 16 parishes for Fort Wayne area
bill throughout the last days of the tors passed a budget that allocates Medicaid reimbursement for essential projects, enabling them • St. Joseph, Garrett —
session and even were moved dur- funding for health insurance cover- physicians and dentists who care to arrive at a more stable exis- $15,000 to replace gym floor
ing the final hours before the age for the uninsured. for poor families in Indiana. With tence. • Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Indiana General Assembly was It is estimated that the cigarette money allocated in the state budg- “Obviously, we can’t meet Warsaw — $10,000 to help pay
scheduled to adjourn, Sunday, April tax would raise $206 million annu- et for this specific purpose, doctors every request submitted by the for baptismal font
29, by midnight. ally and provide health insurance will be able to continue their care parishes,” said Father Robert C. South Bend
Access to health care for the for roughly 132,000 uninsured for these families. Schulte, vicar general-chancellor • Holy Cross/St. Stanislaus —
uninsured; funding for affordable Hoosiers. Currently in Indiana, Reducing homelessness by pro- of the diocese. “We have to con- $10,000 to replace roof on garage
housing; scholarship tax credits, there are 561,000 Hoosiers without viding more affordable housing sider the nature of each request in of priests’residence
and special savings accounts for health insurance. options was another ICC priority light of the total needs and finan- • St. Joseph —$10,000 to
low income families topped ICC’s Aportion of the cigarette tax attached to the budget. The aim of cial resources of the parish as well rewire and repair church light fix-
list of priorities, which were will expand the eligibility of chil- the original bill HB 1351 was to as the other parishes in the diocese tures, $2,400 to install new bal-
attached in some way to the pas- dren who qualify for health cover- create a more reliable funding requesting funding assistance,” he ances in all school windows and
sage of this year’s state budget bill. age in the Children’s Health source for affordable housing. The continued. “If all or part of a $500 to install new balances and
The budget bill, HB 1001, Insurance Program (CHIP). It is funding source language in HB request cannot be met, often the repair windows on main floor of
passed the Indiana General estimated that 39,000 Hoosier chil- 1351 was amended into Senate committee will recommend the parish center
Assembly late Sunday night. dren will now be eligible for well Bill 500, which passed and the parish apply to another fund of • Holy Family — $40,000 for
“I’m pleased that several care provided through this pro- allocation for the funding passed financial resource in the diocese new air-conditioning unit for
important health care provisions gram, which include early child- in the state budget bill. or community or seek other alter- parish center
were included in the budget, which hood immunizations and regular “The good news is lawmakers natives.” • St. Patrick — $2,000 to
will benefit lower income families doctor visits. Also expanded have created new permanent fund- Some funds usually remain in update and repair restrooms and
and children,” said Glenn Tebbe, through the CHIPhealth coverage ing streams for both the state’s the account for use throughout the $8,000 to repair seams on school
executive director of the Indiana will be access to prenatal care for housing trust fund and also for local year by parishes when a new need roof
Catholic Conference. low income expectant mothers. It housing trust funds,” said Tebbe. arises, Father Schulte indicated. If • St. Augustine — $5,000 sub-
“Health insurance for Indiana’s is estimated that an additional “The measure will also allow new all the money is not used in 2007, sidy for sending students to a
uninsured, which originated as part 17,000 mothers will be eligible for local housing trust funds to be cre- however, it will be carried over Catholic school
ated in other communities.” and allocated to next year’s South Bend area
Parishes-in-Need fund, he • St. Monica, Mishawaka —
explained. $5,000 to repair stained-glass
Sacred Heart For a listing on the status of other ICC “Hopefully, this money will windows, $20,000 to repair or
Parish Center priority billsgo to the Indiana strengthen these parishes finan- replace handicap accessible ramp
Catholic Conference’s Web page at cially, increase their outreach and and $8,000 to repair/refurbish bell
On Notre Dame Campus www.indiana.nasccd.org. Click on improve their ability to do the tower.
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J U B I L A R I A N S 9
MAY6, 2007
H
ONORING
O
UR
J
UBILARIANS
T
he priest must be a believer, one who con-
verses with God. If this is not the case,
then all his activities are futile. The most
lofty and important thing a priest can do for people is
first of all being what he is: a believer. Through faith
he lets God, the other, come into the world. And if
the other is not at work, our work will never be
enough; When people sense that one is there who
believes, who lives with God and from God, hope
becomes a reality for them as well.
Pope Benedict XVI
The Priesthood, the believer
Father Adam Schmitt celebrates golden jubilee
there, Father Thomas Durkin, ated at weddings, funerals and years as pastor of St. Joseph in
BY MARK WEBER
Father Robert Zahm and Father baptisms, preached at five or six Garrett, which was a larger parish
John Bapst, none of whom, as weekend Masses and taught 15 with a school.
FORTWAYNE — When the Father Schmitt recalls ever sug- periods a week at Bishop Dwenger In 1983, Father Schmitt became
waters of baptism flowed at gested a religious vocation to him, High School. chaplain at Sacred Heart Home in
Germanic St. Peter Parish in Fort nevertheless, by their example, set Father Schmitt then spent three Avilla and also visited the Byron
Wayne, they carried with them the him in that direction. years at St. Jude Parish in Fort Health Center. He was also chap-
directive to enter the work force Of further influence, there were Wayne at which time the first lain for Harvest House in the
early in life. That is why young a number of relatives of both par- Mass was said in the new church. southern part of the diocese and
Adam Schmitt got a paper route as ents who had religious vocations In 1969, Father Schmitt became assisted on a a part-time basis at
a grade schooler and how he found and who had the deep love and an assistant at the Cathedral of the St. Mary Parish in Huntington.
his priestly vocation on a cus- respect of the Schmitt family. Immaculate Conception in Fort In 1985, Father Schmitt became
tomer’s front porch. After minor and major seminar- Wayne and received his first pas- an assistant at St. Joseph Parish in
One day when a kind lady ies in Fort Wayne, Wawasee and torate in 1975 when he moved to Fort Wayne where he continues to
dropped a few coins in Adam’s St. Meinrad, Father Schmitt was St. Robert Bellarmine in North live today, on a retirement basis.
hand to pay her bill, she asked if ordained on May 25, 1957 by Manchester. He was not a stranger Reflecting on his own vocation
he had career plans. Bishop Leo Pursley and was there, since during his years in and those of others and the declin-
The lad was speechless. No FATHER ADAM SCHMITT assigned to St. Bernard Parish in Wabash, he helped Father Zahm ing number of priests today, Father
priest, parent or pal had ever asked Wabash where he became an assis- get St. Robert started and would Schmitt opines that although a reli-
this question and suddenly without tant to Father Robert Zahm for say Sunday Mass there after offer- gious vocation comes from God,
warning, it was before him like the recalls that boyhood moment when whom he had served Mass at St. ing Masses in Wabash and Lagro, thought can ripen into action when
final exam in life ... and just as a precious gift, a precious goal was Peter’s. covering three locations in one an invitation is expressed, and that
suddenly, the words were in him, revealed to him and stepping forth After seven years in Wabash, morning. is why such occasions as the
as loud as thunder, and he intended from St. Peter’s School, he pur- Father Schmitt moved to St. After three years in North Andrew Dinner and efforts by
to say, “I want to be a priest,” but sued his dream. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Manchester, Bishop McManus Serra Clubs can help individuals
when he heard his response, it That nascent dream began Wayne and spent the busiest two asked Father Schmitt where he take the actual step that leads them
was, “I want to be a teacher.” when Father Schmitt, as an acolyte years of his priestly life, where as would like to go and he replied, to their spiritual destiny.
More than 60 years later, as he at St. Peter, served at Holy Hours the only assistant, he said daily “Well, I think I’ll go to hell if I
celebrates 50 years as a priest, and was in awe of the monstrance Masses, heard confessions, taught stay here. There’s not enough to
Father Adam Schmitt vividly and its divine contents. The priests religion in the grade school, offici- do.” So he spent the next five
T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C
10 MAY6, 2007
Golden jubilarian, Father Still answering
James Rose, enjoys the
the call
fruits of his labor
Father Daniel R. Leeuw — 50 years
BY DON CLEMMER
oldest in the diocese, he says.
BY BONNIE ELBERSON
His last 18 years before retire-
FORTWAYNE — For Father
ment were spent at the Veterans
Daniel R. Leeuw, the call to the
FORTWAYNE — Golden jubilar- Administration Hospital in
priesthood came in the early form
ian Father James Rose, who lives Marion, “a very busy place,”
of a boyhood dream. And 50
independently at Huick’s Lake, where he and others ministered to
years into it is a perfect opportu-
Mich., appears to be enjoying the more than 1,000 patients as resi-
nity not only to look back at the
fruits of many years of labor for dent chaplains.
joys of his ministry, but also to
his beloved church. “Time flies,” Not all of Father Jim’s time was
reflect on where he finds himself
he says when reminded of the spent in Indiana, however. Among
now in answering that same call.
upcoming anniversary. “It’s hard events that stand out in his mind is
“It went by very fast in retro-
to believe it’s been that long.” a trip to Rome where he witnessed
spect,” he says, recalling clearly
It’s no wonder that Father Jim the canonization of Mother
not only the five decades of his
discerned his vocation at an early Elizabeth Ann Seton. It was a spec-
priesthood, but the days of his
age since he grew up, literally, in tacular ceremony, he recalls. And
youth at Most Precious Blood
the shadow of the church. The son the presence of Catholics from
Church in Fort Wayne, where the
of Martin and Regina Rose and the every corner of the world “makes inspiration of serving under the FATHER DANIEL R. LEEUW
middle child of seven lived next you realize the vastness of the
associate pastor, Society of the
door to St. John the Baptist church,” he says in awe.
FATHER JAMES ROSE Precious Blood Father Marcellus
Church in New Haven, and he Active even in retirement, and Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in
Foltz, put into his mind the idea
attended elementary school there. Father Jim celebrates Mass at St. Huntington. He taught at Saint
that he might one day become a
Through the years, young tant pastor in several parishes Mary of the Angels at Big Long Joseph’s High School in South
“good and holy priest.”
James had several mentors in the throughout the diocese. His stops Lake, where the community is Bend and served as principal at
This idea led the young Dan
parish priests and sisters, but he included St. Michael, Plymouth; planning festivities to honor him Huntington Catholic High
Leeuw to the Chicago province
especially remembers Sister St. Mary, Huntington; his home on Sunday, June 3. He will offer School.
of the Jesuits, who turned him
Pauletta, the nun who taught him parish of St. John the Baptist, New Mass at 9 a.m., which will be fol- While at Saint Joseph’s High
away, saying that his health was
in seventh and eighth grades. Haven; St. Peter, Fort Wayne; and lowed by a breakfast and reception School, Father Leeuw wrote and
not up to the rigors required by
He confides that Sister Pauletta Corpus Christi, South Bend. for family and friends in the parish taught a marriage preparation
their course of study. Undeterred,
“influenced everybody pretty much.” “Anew job is always kind of hall. course for teenagers.
he set his sights back on home
The young man’s journey fascinating,” he says, as each suc- Reflecting back over his 50 “You can imagine how revolu-
and was accepted by Archbishop
toward ordination began with sem- cessive assignment provided years since ordination, he muses, tionary it was,” he notes. “But
John F. Noll to study as a semi-
inary studies at St. Mary’s of the unique opportunities and chal- “It’s been kind of fascinating — how I came about it was I just
narian of the Diocese of Fort
West in Norwood, Ohio, and cul- lenges for the young priest. all the changes in the church.” It is saw a need. ... They wanted to
Wayne, sending him to St.
minated in 1957 at Cathedral of Father Jim fondly recalls his an amazing institution, which con- know.” The curriculum was even-
Meinrad Major Seminary in
the Immaculate Conception in Fort first pastorate at St. Patrick Church tinues to renew itself through the tually published in book form
southern Indiana. After a few
Wayne when then-Bishop Leo in Lagro where he was tasked with working of the Holy Spirit. and used in numerous schools.
years of study that he recalls as
Pursley conferred on him the preserving the historic structure, a But Father Jim has especially Father Leeuw’s teaching con-
some of the happiest of his life,
sacrament of holy orders. job he considers his “biggest enjoyed the prayer life of a priest. tinued into the 1970s and 1980s
Father Leeuw was ordained a
In those early years as a rookie achievement.” Founded in 1838, “It’s an opportunity to be closer to with work at then-Saint Francis
priest of the Diocese of Fort
priest, Father Jim served as assis- the church is believed to be the God,” he says. College in Fort Wayne, Ancilla
Wayne by Bishop Leo Pursley on
College in Donaldson and St.
May 25, 1957.
Joseph’s School of Nursing in
Men’s Discernment Retreat Father Leeuw’s first decade of
Fort Wayne.
priesthood found him studying at
His pastoral work during this
the University of Notre Dame,
time first consisted of his work as
but also preaching and teaching.
associate pastor at St. John the
June 29 - July 1, 2007 - Lindenwood Retreat Center, Donaldson, IN He served as an associate pastor Baptist Parish in New Haven.
at St. Matthew Parish (now
Father Leeuw’s 1965-1972 tenure
Cathedral) in South Bend, St.
What is God asking of you? at the parish was particularly
Stephen Parish in South Bend
notable for his ministry with
Open to men 18 and older
We are pleased to offer
prayerful best wishes
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two priests who are classmates,
Golden Jubilarians.
and good shepherds
who are
•Meet and pray with the seminarians of the diocese. held in high regard by
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•Learn to listen to what God is calling you to do with your life.
Father Daniel Leeuw
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Father Adam Schmitt
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