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October 6, 2013 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 87, No. 32 Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Go Digital TT ’’ CC Spreading the Gospel OODDAAYYSS AATTHHOOLLIICC of Life in ‘context’ Reflection on Pope Francis’ recent comments Page 15 Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Pope in Sardinia Denounces globalization, unemployment Adoration celebrate 150 years Page 3 Canonizations BY TRISH LINNER Pope to canonize Blessed John MISHAWAKA — The Sisters of St. Francis XXIII, John Paul II April 27 of Perpetual Adoration hosted a celebration on th Sept. 17 to commemorate their 150 anniver- Page 5 sary with a special Mass celebrated at the St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka followed by a reception at the Gillespie Conference Center. Over 400 friends and family joined the sisters Join ARISE Together to celebrate the founding of their order. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades served as the cel- in Christ ebrant of the Mass and was joined by over 60 Roanoke and Nix Settlement Read Bishop’s homily priests. Also in attendance from the Mass in his join spiritual formation were Bishop Timothy L. column ‘Truth and Doherty from Lafayette, Charity’ on page 2. Page 6 Bishop Emeritus William L. Higi from Lafayette and Bishop Dale J. Melczek from Gary. “To see so many bishops, priests and deacons Celebrating together was so moving,” said Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Sister Cecelina Clare. marriages Bishop Rhoades spoke to the faithful about the Annual Masses honor couples history of the order and their founder. th “It is wonderful to celebrate this 150 anniver- with milestone anniversaries sary Mass of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration on Mother Maria Theresia’s birthday. It Page 11 is also the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. This fact that had deep significance for Mother Maria Theresia. She referred to her birth on the feast of KEVIN HAGGENJOS Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Mass in Mishawaka on Sept. 17 marking the 150th anniversary of October is Respect 150 YEARS, PAGE 13 the founding of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Life Month New altar dedicated, renovations Pages 14-18 blessed at St. Jude Parish For Sunday’s occasion, the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. BY JODI MAGALLANES Masses that are normally celebrated were com- bined into a single Mass that began at 9 a.m. SOUTH BEND — The near-completion of a new The Mass began with the blessing of holy sanctuary and additions to the school at St. Jude water, followed by the sprinkling of the congrega- Parish, South Bend, was cause for celebration on tion and the blessing of the church that included Sunday, Sept. 29. the three new stained-glass windows of Jesus and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was present at the the children; the Divine Mercy image; and the south-side parish for the Mass with dedication Holy Family of Nazareth. The special readings of the new altar and the blessing of the church were taken from the Mass for the Dedication of renovations, which marked the end of one part of an Altar. a $3.9 million project. “I wish to congratulate all of you on this Construction began in March on an addition accomplishment, an accomplishment that demon- to the school and an expanded sanctuary, new strates your strong faith, your love for the Lord and narthex and outdoor plaza for the church; updates the gift of the Holy Eucharist, and your steward- to the HVAC systems that serve both St. Jude ship,” Bishop Rhoades told the faithful. Church and School; and repairs to the school roof. “We are nearing the end of the Year of Faith, KEVIN HAGGENJOS Two new classrooms and office areas have been in which Pope Benedict called the whole Church Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spreads the Chrism oil added to the school. Existing office areas of the to rediscover and celebrate the truth, power and during the dedication of the new altar at St. school were reconfigured for small-group learn- Jude Church in South Bend on Sept. 29. ing. JUDE, PAGE 24 2 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C OctOber 6, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Let us glory only in the cross Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 of Our Lord Jesus Christ! Fort Wayne, IN 46856 PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades EDITOR: Tim Johnson IN TRUTH Eucharist in hourly rotations, day and night. and her charitable mission with the humility NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad The chapel was also open to the people of and courage of Saint Francis and Mother Maria Olpe, thus fostering the Eucharistic devo- Theresia Bonzel. We thank the Lord today for AND tion of the local community. I think of how the many blessings bestowed upon the Church Editorial Department this continues here in Mishawaka today. We these past 150 years through the witness and PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan CHARITY cannot count or calculate the many graces work of Christian charity of the Sisters of Saint FREELANCE WRITERS: Michelle Castleman, bestowed upon this congregation and upon Francis. Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise the world through the Perpetual Adoration On this feast of the Stigmata of Saint BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie of the Blessed Sacrament by so many sisters Francis, it is good to reflect on that amaz- Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe these past 150 years. The soul of the spiritual ing event that took place on Mount Alverno life of Saint Francis of Assisi and of Saint two years before Saint Francis died. It was Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb The following is the homily delivered by Clare was devotion to the Holy Eucharist. It an amazing miracle of God’s grace. Saint Wagner th Bishop Rhoades at the 150 Anniversary Mass was also the soul of Mother Maria Theresia’s Francis had a deep devotion to the Passion of of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual spiritual life. Whenever she opened a new Jesus and, for years, he had prayed to share Business Department th Adoration on September 17 . convent, her first priority was the chapel and in that Passion. As his earthly life was draw- BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride the enthronement of the Blessed Sacrament. ing to a close, God answered his prayers in a th AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber On this day, September 17 , your holy Her Eucharistic devotion naturally led her, as way Francis never would have imagined. The BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol foundress Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel it did Saint Francis, to have special respect for wounds of Jesus appeared on his body. Saint [email protected] was born in the year 1830. It is wonderful to priests. I have personally experienced this com- Bonaventure described this event as follows: th celebrate this 150 Anniversary Mass of the munity’s beautiful support, love, and prayers As he was drawn aloft through ardent long- Advertising Sales Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration for priests. On behalf of all our priests, I thank ing for God one morning near the feast of the Tess Steffen on Mother Maria Theresia’s birthday. And not you for your outstanding support of our priestly Exaltation of the Cross, and was praying on only is this Mother Maria Theresia’s birthday: vocation. And I thank you for your loyalty and the mountainside, he saw what appeared as (260) 456-2824 it is also the feast of the Stigmata of Saint love for the Church, another characteristic of a seraph with six bright wings gleaming like Francis (on the Franciscan calendar). This fact your congregation that also reflects the spirit a fire descending from the heights of heaven. always had deep significance for Mother Maria of Saint Francis and Mother Maria Theresia. As this figure approached in swift flight and Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Theresia. She referred to her birth on the feast Your community continues to attract vocations came near the man of God it appeared not of the Stigmata in terms of her life proceed- because you believe, pray, live, work, think, only winged but also crucified. The sight of it Published weekly except the fourth ing or coming forth from the wounds of Saint and feel with the Church. This was fundamen- amazed Francis and his soul experienced joy Sunday in June, second and fourth Francis. Throughout her life, her heart, like that tal for Saint Francis and for your holy found- mingled with pain. He was delighted with the weeks in July and August, the first, of Saint Francis, overflowed with love of the ress. Loving attachment to the Eucharistic sight of Christ appearing to him so graciously third and fifth weeks of September and Crucified Jesus and with love for all suffering Body of Christ is connected always to loving and intimately and yet the awe-inspiring vision last week in December by the Diocese humanity. She embraced much suffering in her attachment to the Mystical Body of Christ, the of Christ nailed to the cross aroused in his soul of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, own life, and like Saint Francis, with great faith Church. a joy of compassionate love. IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at she shared in the suffering of Jesus for the sal- With prayer at the center of daily life, When the vision vanished after a mysterious Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing vation of the world. Mother Maria Theresia then devoted this con- and intimate conversation it left Francis aglow office. The principal reason the Sisters of Saint gregation to the active apostolate of charity. In with seraphic love in his soul. Externally, Francis of Perpetual Adoration were founded the beginning, this work was principally the however, it left marks on his body like those POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: as a separate congregation in 1853 was because education and formation of youth, especially of the Crucified as if the impression of a seal Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Mother Maria Theresia felt so deeply the call poor, neglected, and orphaned children. The had been left on heated wag. The figures of Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: to live the Franciscan rule, rather than the care of the sick soon followed. Though time the nails appeared immediately on his hands [email protected]. Augustinian rule of the congregation that was does not allow me to recount the amazing and feet. The heads of the nails were inside his begun three years earlier. The saintly bishop accomplishments of the Sisters of Saint Francis hands but on top of his feet with their points MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort of Paderborn, Conrad Martin, saw God’s hand in the active apostolate these past 150 years, I extending through to the opposite side. His Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) in Mother Maria Theresia’s vision and thus wish to mention the providential expansion of right side too showed a blood-red wound as 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. proclaimed the Sisters of Saint Francis of Olpe, the Sisters here to the United States because if it had been pierced by a lance, and blood BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) Germany an independent community. He of the Kulturkampf in Germany. At the invi- flowed frequently from it. Because of this new 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. appointed Mother Maria Theresia the superior. tation of the second Bishop of Fort Wayne, and astounding miracle unheard of in times The rest is history. Joseph Dwenger, Mother Maria Theresia sent past, Francis came down from the mountain News deadline is the Monday morning For 150 years, the Sisters of Saint Francis the first sisters to America, to our diocese. a new man adorned with the sacred stigmata, before publication date. Advertising of Perpetual Adoration have striven to be faith- Their mission began with the care of the sick bearing in his body the image of the Crucified deadline is nine days before publica- ful to the charism of their holy foundress as in Lafayette, at that time part of the Diocese not made by a craftsman in wood or stone, but tion date. spiritual daughters of Saint Francis according of Fort Wayne. Though poor and with little fashioned in his members by the hand of the to his Third Rule, uniting the active and con- knowledge of English, those first missionary living God. Today’s Catholic may be reached at : templative life, and living the vows of poverty, sisters trusted deeply in divine providence and What can we learn from this extraordi- Today’s Catholic, chastity, and obedience. The specific charism began immediately their active apostolate of nary event? It is the lesson that Mother Maria P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN is that of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed charity: educating children and caring for the Theresia learned: the importance of heeding 46856-1169; or email: Sacrament along with the service of charity. sick. Rather quickly, they attracted American the words of Jesus in the Gospel: “If anyone [email protected] In the beginning, this involved the education vocations. With a great pioneer spirit, the sis- wishes to come after me, he must deny him- ISSN 0891-1533 and care of poor orphaned children and the ters, anchored always in prayer and Eucharistic self, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” USPS 403630 care of the sick in their homes. In the very adoration, engaged in the active apostolate, To do so means we renounce self-centeredness. first words of the original Constitution of the beginning in Lafayette teaching in the German Like Mother Maria Theresia, we must not be Congregation, Mother Maria Theresia wrote: Saint Boniface School and opening their first afraid of the cross. Trusting in Christ’s love “After the example of Holy Father Francis, the hospital, named in honor of the Franciscan and entrusting ourselves to Him, we embrace Sisters shall endeavor to combine the contem- saint, Elizabeth of Hungary. The apostolic his cross, whatever that might be each day. plative with the active.” And this is what this labors of the Sisters of Saint Francis expanded This involves first and foremost love, true congregation has been doing, with the help of quite rapidly here in the United States. These love, sacrificial love. With God’s grace, we Find us on Facebook! God’s grace, for 150 years. labors have been a great contribution to the strive to love one another as Christ has loved The contemplative mission of this congrega- building up of the Church in this diocese and in us. When we do, it will involve the cross. Like www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb tion has its center in the Most Holy Eucharist: our country. With true Christ-like charity, the Saint Paul, the cross must be our glory. “Far in Holy Mass and adoration. Following Saint Sisters of Saint Francis have accomplished so be it from me,” he says, “to glory except in the Francis, Mother Maria Theresia understood much in the past 150 years in their care of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the that the active apostolate would only bear fruit sick and the education of youth. With steadfast world has been crucified to me, and I to the Follow us on Twitter! if the sisters were steeped in a life of prayer. love for the poor and the suffering and with world.” Saint Paul was thus able to say that he Therefore, she organized the community life great self-sacrifice, the Sisters of Saint Francis @diocesefwsb so that the sisters would pray before the Holy have served and continue to serve the Church TRUTH, PAGE 3 OctOber 6, 2013 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 3 Pope, in Sardinia, denounces globalization and unemployment P S ublic chedule of b K c. R iShoP evin hoadeS BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA • Sunday, Oct. 6, 2 p.m. — Diocesan Mass for Persons with VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Disabilities, Saint Jude Church, Fort Wayne Visiting an Italian region espe- • Monday, Oct. 7, 5:15 p.m. — Red Mass, Basilica of the cially hard hit by the European Sacred Heart, Notre Dame economic crisis, Pope Francis • Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. — Mass with Dedication of Altar blamed high unemployment on and Blessing of Divine Mercy Chapel, Ironwood Circle, South globalization driven by greed and Bend said those who give charitable aid • Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m. — Meeting of Deacon Formation to the poor must treat their ben- Policy Board, Blessed John Paul II Center, Mishawaka eficiaries with dignity. • Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 8-10 — Continuing “We want a just system, a Education Days for Priests, Potawatomi Inn, Pokagon State Park system that lets all of us get • Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. — Annual Dinner of Saint Joseph ahead,” the pope said Sept. 22, in County Right to Life, Century Center, South Bend his first address during a full day • Friday, Oct. 11, 10:45 a.m. — Talk at Women’s Cursillo, on the Italian island of Sardinia. Episcopal Center, Syracuse “We don’t want this globalized • Friday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint economic system that does us so CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Anthony de Padua Church, South Bend much harm. At its center there Pope Francis poses with young people during an encounter with youth in • Saturday, Oct. 12, 12 p.m. noon — Lunch at Deaf Catholic should be man and woman, as Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. Retreat, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne God wants, and not money.” • Saturday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m. — Mass for Boy Scouts Sardinia has an overall unem- Jamboree, Saint Felix Friary, Huntington ployment rate of nearly 20 per- cent, rising to nearly 50 percent among young adults. Before speaking to a crowd Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious of about 20,000 near the Cagliari Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese city port, Pope Francis heard a series of speeches in greeting, • Immaculate Conception Church, 500 E. Seventh St., Auburn, including one from an unem- has a holy hour Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. and every Friday from ployed father of three, who spoke 11 a.m. to noon. The Adoration Chapel is open Monday through of how joblessness “wears you Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and people are encouraged to spend out to the depths of your soul.” time in Adoration and pray for the intentions of life, marriage and In response, the pope discard- religious liberty. ed his prepared remarks and told • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, has his audience what he said “comes a holy hour all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. to me in my heart seeing you in • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half this moment.” (3:30-5 p.m.) every Saturday of Adoration and Exposition prior to Pope Francis recalled the the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of pri- struggles of his immigrant Italian Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria in vate prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious father in 1930s Argentina. Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. Liberty. “They lost everything. There • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts was no work,” he said. “I was not Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from born yet, but I heard them speak Pope Francis said that a com- 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The about this suffering at home. I mitment to the natural environ- parish asks participants to pray for the protection of marriage, reli- know this well. But I must tell ment could actually stimulate job gious freedom and unborn children. you: courage.” creation in fields such as energy, • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., Fort The pope said he knew that his environmental protection and Wayne, hosts a holy hour for religious liberty beginning with a preaching alone would mean little forestry. rosary at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. to those in difficulty. The pope celebrated Sunday “I must do everything I can Mass in a square outside the so that this word ‘courage’ is not Sanctuary of Our Lady of a pretty fleeting word, not only Bonaria, the namesake of his TRUTH on Jesus and His mercy. Yet we the smile of (a) cordial church native city of Buenos Aires. Pope thrive to grow in holiness. To do employee,” he said. “I want this Francis originally announced his so, we must rely always on the courage to come out from inside trip to Sardinia to venerate the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 and push me to do all I can as statue of Mary there. Lord’s grace. We depend on Him. a pastor, as a man. We must all Calling for solidarity with We cannot carry His cross by our face this historic challenge with the neediest in society, the pope was bearing in his body the marks own strength any more than Saint solidarity and intelligence.” concluded his homily by urging of Jesus. He belonged to Jesus. Francis could have received the The pope said that the current his listeners to “see our brothers Saint Francis and Mother Maria stigmata by his own efforts or economic crisis was the “conse- and sisters with the gaze of the Theresia belonged to Jesus. So do power. So we must humbly follow quence of a global choice, of an Madonna, she who invites us to we. the Lord, relying on His grace. Pope Francis kisses a sick man inside economic system that led to this be true brothers.” Jesus teaches us that “whoever In two months the humble Maria the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria tragedy, an economic system cen- He prayed to Mary to “give wishes to save his life will lose Theresia Bonzel will be called tered on an idol, which is called us your gaze, may no one hide it in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. it, but whoever loses his life for “Blessed” because of her heroic money.” from us. May our childlike heart (his) sake will save it.” Sisters of virtues. It is especially the virtue In his undelivered remarks, defend it from so many windbags Saint Francis, your life as women of humility that allowed her to which the pope said should be who promise illusions, from those action. Love is free. religious is to be a witness to this advance along the path of holiness. considered “as if they had been who avidly look for an easy life, “Sometimes one finds arro- truth. Like your holy foundress, May the Lord help us on our spoken,” he thanked those entre- from promises that cannot be gance, too, in those who serve you lose your life for the sake journey! May He help us to carry preneurs who, “in spite of every- fulfilled.” the poor,” the pope said. “Some of Jesus in order to save it. You His cross each day! May He con- thing, have not ceased to commit At an afternoon gathering with make themselves pretty, they fill deny yourselves and carry the tinue to bless the Sisters of Saint themselves, to invest and take poor people and prisoners who their mouths with the poor; some cross of Jesus. You teach us the Francis with the gift of holiness risks to guarantee employment.” had been taken to the Cagliari exploit the poor in their own joy of following Jesus, the joy that and stir up many more vocations The pope emphasized the need cathedral, Pope Francis had interests or those of their group. Saint Francis and Mother Maria in this congregation! for “dignified work,” lament- strong words for those who prac- “This is a grave sin, because it ing that that crisis had led to an tice charity in the wrong spirit. means using the needy, those in Theresia knew even in the midst With Saint Paul, Saint Francis, increase in “inhumane work, “Charity is not simply welfare, need, who are the flesh of Jesus, of suffering and pain. I do not and soon-to-be Blessed Maria slave labor, work without fitting much less welfare to soothe one’s for my vanity,” the pope said. “It mean to idealize your religious Theresia Bonzel, may we glory security or without respect for conscience,” he said. “That’s not would be better for these people life since none of us is perfect. We only in the cross of our Lord Jesus creation.” love, right? It’s business, a trans- to stay home.” are all still sinners who depend Christ! 4 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C OctOber 6, 2013 South Bend celebrates blessing of new Life Symposium focuses Center, home to pro-life ministries on religious freedom, Affordable Care Act BY TOM UEBBING the heart is called Natural Law, he SOUTH BEND — The Life Center, BY ANN CAREY explained, and Natural Law enables a beautiful new expression of the one to know many things by reason culture of life in South Bend, was NOTRE DAME — “Religious alone. Thus, many of the things blessed Sept. 22 by Father Thomas Freedom under Obamacare” was the Catholics believe can also be known Shoemaker, pastor of St. Therese, topic of a Sept. 19-20 symposium by reason: that human life is sacred; Little Flower Parish. at the University of Notre Dame that marriage is a lifetime commit- The Life Center, owned and featuring experts in theology, law, ment between one husband and operated by the Apostolate of Divine business, politics and the media, as one wife who are open to children; Mercy in Service of Human Life, is well as a bishop who is an expert in that abortion and contraception are the new home of a number of pro- bioethics. wrong. life ministries. The building, located The topic was particularly Too often, Bishop Morlino at 2018 Ironwood Circle, stands next timely, for earlier that week, Cardinal continued, many step back from to the Women’s Pavilion, South Timothy Dolan of New York, presi- the burden of showing others how Bend’s abortion business. About TOM UEBBING dent of the United States Conference reason — not just faith — leads to 130 people including a Knights of Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor of St. Therese, Little Flower Parish in of Catholic Bishops, had sent a let- those conclusions. Columbus Color Guard gathered as South Bend, is shown with Shawn Sullivan, far center, at the Sept. 22 ter to all U.S. bishops reaffirming “We have to defend our religious Father Shoemaker blessed with holy water the Life Center and the nearby blessing ceremony of South Bend’s new Life Center, owned and operated the bishops’ “grave concerns” over freedom,” he stressed, “but the “prayer peninsula,” a concrete slab by the Apostolate of Divine Mercy in Service of Human Life. The build- elements of the Patient Protection best way to do that is not by claim- and Affordable Care Act, known as ing that matters which should be on the other side of the abortion ing is the new home of a number of pro-life ministries. Located at 2018 Obamacare. Cardinal Dolan related known by reason alone are matters facility where pro-life sidewalk Ironwood Circle, it stands next to the Women’s Pavilion, South Bend’s that the bishops continue to pursue of faith.” counselors called TLC Advocates abortion business. efforts in the Congress and in the Also speaking at the symposium station themselves during abortion courts to challenge rules that require was Msgr. Michael Heintz, a theol- hours. The apostolate’s founder and Healing Ministries, TLC Advocates, employers to provide employee insur- ogy professor at Notre Dame and About 30 pro-abortion demon- director, Shawn Sullivan, shared that Natural Family Planning, Theology ance for immoral services. the rector of St. Matthew Cathedral. strators stood with their signs in the he had scouted the area adjacent to of the Body Intensity Training He wrote: “We are confident that He said he spoke as both a theolo- Women’s Pavilion parking lot. the abortion business looking for a (TOBIT) and Life Support, a our rights under the Constitution and gian and a pastor, noting there are Father Shoemaker led par- building to purchase to convert into ministry that provides emergency other laws protecting religious free- sometimes “vexing questions” at the ticipants in praying the Chaplet of the Life Center. He had approached material and spiritual aid to women dom will eventually be vindicated.” intersection between moral theology Divine Mercy. As everyone filed Forsey Construction, located next who choose life. Silent No More At the Notre Dame symposium, and pastoral theology. into the Life Center for a building to the abortion business, only to and FACTS-FIRST will also have a Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, He said that too often the term tour and ministry fair, the pro- learn they had just sold the build- presence. Wis., said the Bishops Conference “pastoral” is interpreted as mean- abortion demonstrators shouted, ing to another construction firm. Dr. Alan Keyes, former U.S. was absolutely correct in joining with ing “moral principles are somehow “Pro-choice … South Bend,” which Miraculously, the bank involved Ambassador to the United Nations, other people of faith to defend reli- relaxed or loosened, or rationalized the pro-lifers quietly ignored. in the transaction called Sullivan and presidential candidate, gave a gious freedom. However, he said that away in particular, concrete and dif- In past years only about two and said that if he could acquire stirring keynote talk that covered religious freedom is not the only argu- ficult cases.” What pastoral really or three babies per year have been $250,000 in 40 days — by Nov. 1 a wide range of topics including ment that can and should be made. means, he continued, is “the care of saved from death by the intermit- (All Saints Day) — he could buy the America’s founding on Christian Scripture and Jesus Himself souls, the soulcraft of nurturing and tent efforts of sidewalk counselors. building. And against all probability principles, the sovereignty of “We spoke of laws written on the human guiding folks who, in good faith, However, since Nov. 1, 2012, with that is what happened. the People,” the expulsion of God heart, he explained, and “The laws desire to do what is right,” even in an overall increase in prayer inter- The most prominent feature of from national life, God’s com- that are written on the heart — the very difficult circumstances. cessors and sidewalk counselors the Life Center is the strikingly mand to be fruitful and multiply, heart meaning the conscience — are “Pastoral care involves helping there have been 22 babies reported beautiful Divine Mercy Eucharistic the population explosion myth and the Ten Commandments.” Further, individuals to form their conscience as saved. Adoration Chapel. Bishop Rhoades the wealthy financiers of population conscience is not autonomous and in accord with the truth, and then The Apostolate of Divine Mercy will consecrate the chapel at 11 a.m. implosion. Keyes stressed that while is not “a dispensation machine” assisting them, as they navigate is a fledgling private association in on Oct. 8. there is an obligation to fight evil, for whatever a person may not like through the choppy and dark waters the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South The Life Center is the home of the focus should be on being the about the Catholic Church. Rather, of messy and sometimes unforeseen Bend. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades not only the Apostolate of Divine hands and feet of the body of Christ, God also is present in the “inner circumstances, to act in accord with approved it just one year ago with Mercy, but also Holy Family building up the culture of life. sanctuary” of the conscience, and that rightly formed conscience,” the purpose to promote the “Gospel Catholic Adoption Agency, 40 Days “Just do it!” he said. “God is to be obeyed.” Msgr. Heintz said. of Life.” for Life, South Bend, Post Abortive This law of reason written on Some of the Obamacare rules, he A Beloved Tradition Continues... Are You Confused by Order your Christmas Wreath. A beautiful 20” HEALTH CARE REFORM? artificial wreath with pine cones, red berries, and a velveteen bow on a wire stand which is placed on your Loved One’s grave around December 1st at Let me provide you with experienced guidance! Fort Wayne’s Catholic Cemetery. 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Email: [email protected] OctOber 6, 2013 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 5 continued, put Catholics in “a very ELKHART COUNTY KNIGHTS DONATE difficult spot” because they require Catholics to comply with elements TO SEMINARIAN FUND that violate their moral conscience. It has always been the case that Christian believers do not fit into society because of their beliefs, and they may be considered an annoy- ing presence in society. However, Christians are to become “a living sign” of Christ’s kingdom in the midst of a utilitarian society in which “a desired end can quite eas- ily and happily justify almost any means,” Msgr. Heintz said. Notre Dame Law Professors Richard Garnett and Carter Snead explained how the U.S. Constitution CNS and the Religious Freedom Pope Francis has set April 27 as the date for the canonization of Blessed Restoration Act protect the rights of John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II. The two pontiffs will become saints citizens to exercise their religious on Divine Mercy Sunday. beliefs not just within the walls of a church, but also by living out Pope to canonize religious values in the public square. Those rights have generally been honored in law until the imple- Blessed John XXIII, mentation of Obamacare. Both KAY COZAD men expressed the hope that legal challenges to the Obamacare rules Representatives of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. James John Paul II April 27 would be successful in the courts. P. Conroy Assembly 2035 of Elkhart County presented Also speaking were Finance Professor Martijn Cremers, Political Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades with a donation of $5,522.27 for Science Professor Michael Zuckert, the Blessed John Paul II Endowment Fund for Seminarian BY CINDY WOODEN 2014, was not a complete surprise. and journalist William McGurn, Speaking to reporters traveling with a Notre Dame alumnus who had Education on Sept. 25 at the Archbishop Noll Catholic him from Brazil to Rome July 28, been a speech writer for President Center in Fort Wayne. Pictured from left are Kevin VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said he had been con- George W. Bush and is an editorial Recognizing that Blessed John sidering Dec. 8, but the possibility of page editor for the New York Post. O’Connor, faithful pilot and Color Guard commander; XXIII and John Paul II have wide- icy roads could make it difficult for The symposium was hosted Dave Kozlowski, faithful purser; Matthew Snyder, faith- spread reputations for holiness and Polish pilgrims who would travel by by Notre Dame Law Professor that years of studying their lives and bus to Rome for the ceremony. Phillip Munoz, who also is direc- ful navigator; and Bishop Rhoades. A fourth degree Knight actions have proven their exceptional The other option, he said, was tor of the Tocqueville Program virtue, Pope Francis announced he Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration himself, Bishop Rhoades, told the men, “I appreciate on Religion and Public Life and would declare his two predecessors instituted worldwide by Pope John the David Potenziani Program in you supporting the seminarian fund. It’s greatly needed. saints at a single ceremony April 27. Paul. Since the beginning of his Constitutional Studies. Those two The pope made the announce- pontificate in March, Pope Francis … Thanks for all you do.” Assembly 2035 is made up of programs were co-sponsors of the ment Sept. 30 at the end of an “ordi- has emphasized God’s mercy and symposium, along with the Napa members from St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Vincent de nary public consistory,” a gathering readiness to forgive those who rec- Institute. Also sponsoring were of cardinals and promoters of the ognize their need for pardon. He told Notre Dame’s College of Arts Paul parishes in Elkhart, St. Mary in Bristol and St. John sainthood causes of the two late reporters on the flight from Brazil and Letters, Center for Ethics and the Evangelist in Goshen. popes. The consistory took place that Pope John Paul’s promotion of Culture and Henkles Lecture Fund. in the context of a prayer service in Divine Mercy Sunday showed his intuition that a new “age of mercy” Latin and included the reading of was needed in the Church and the brief biographies of the two saint- world. hood candidates. Asked on the plane to describe Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect the two late popes, Pope Francis of the Congregation for Saints’ Redeemer Radio Fall Sharathon said Blessed John was “a bit of the Causes, read the biographies and ‘country priest,’ a priest who loves highlighted the “service to peace” each of the faithful and knows how and the impact both popes had to care for them; he did this as a “inside and outside the Christian bishop and as a nuncio.” community” at times of great cul- He was holy, patient, had a good tural, political and religious transfor- sense of humor and, especially by mation. calling the Second Vatican Council, The testimonies of their lives, was a man of courage, Pope Francis Wednesday – Friday “completely dedicated to proclaim- said. “He was a man who let himself ing the Gospel, shine in the Church October 23 – October 25 and reverberate in the history of be guided by the Lord.” As for Blessed John Paul, Pope the world as examples of hope and 7 a.m. – 7p.m. Francis told the reporters on the light,” the cardinal said. plane, “I think of him as ‘the great Blessed John Paul, known as a missionary of the Church,” because globetrotter who made 104 trips out- Listen and pledge side Italy, served as pope from 1978 he was “a man who proclaimed the Gospel everywhere.” to 2005 and was beatified by Pope at RedeemerRadio.com Pope Francis signed a decree Benedict XVI on Divine Mercy AM 1450 Welcome Home recognizing the miracle needed for Call 260.436.1450 Sunday, May 1, 2011. Blessed John Blessed John Paul’s canonization XXIII, known particularly for con- July 5; the same day, the Vatican voking the Second Vatican Council, announced that the pope had agreed was pope from 1958 to 1963; with members of the Congregation Blessed John Paul beatified him in for Saints’ Causes that the canoniza- 2000. tion of Blessed John should go for- Asked by reporters if retired ward even without a second miracle Pope Benedict would participate in attributed to his intercession. the canonization ceremony, Jesuit Except in the case of martyrdom, Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican Vatican rules require one miracle spokesman, told reporters it was possible, but given the retired pope’s for a candidate’s beatification and a second for his or her canonization as AAMM 11445500 • 89.9FM preference for staying out of the confirmations that the candidate real- public eye, he could not say for sure. Welcome Home ly is in heaven with God. However, The choice of April 27, which the pope may set aside the rule. will be Divine Mercy Sunday in 6 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C OctOber 6, 2013 St. Joseph, St. Catherine join ARISE BISHOP BLESSES EXPANSION, RENOVATION OF APARTMENTS ROANOKE — “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens” This verse from Ecclesiastes 3:1 certainly sums up the situation at St. Joseph in Roanoke and St. Catherine, Nix Settlement, when it comes to the ARISE Together In Christ process of spiritual forma- tion. Two years ago when Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades invited all par- ishes to learn about the program of spiritual and parish renewal, two parish representative were sent to the meeting. At that point the two parishes had several small-faith sharing groups that were meeting. After careful thought, discussion PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH, ROANOKE, AND ST. CATHERINE, NIX SETTLEMENT and prayer, the pastor and Parish St. Joseph, Roanoke, and St. Catherine, Nix Settlement, will be offering JOE ROMIE Life Committee decided that, ARISE, Together With Christ this fall. Early results and interest in the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades uses holy water to bless the although the program sounded very faith-sharing process have shown to be very promising. Many parishes new dining room at the expanded and renovated Presence interesting, it just wasn’t for the across the diocese will begin the Season 3 process of spiritual renewal two small parishes at that time. The and evangelization this month. LaVerna Terrace apartments in Avilla. Presence execu- parishes didn’t think they had the tives, local staff and residents, and the architect and gen- necessary leadership and the people who would be interested were and how the sessions were enrich- was that the parishes were coming eral contractor gathered to celebrate the completion of the already in Bible study groups. ing their own faith. into something a year late. two-year project on Sept 20. Last year when Father Dale Father Dale asked the commit- This fear was alleviated by Bauman became tee to rethink the Dr. Laura Kolmar from Renew the pastor of situation. International, who explained that St. Joseph and This summer the topics were seasonal but not Parishioners could easily St. Catherine Father Dale, sequential. Parishioners could eas- parishes, he was being the ener- ily start with Season 3 and go for- surprised that the start with Season Three getic leader that ward from that point. parishes were he is, ordered The parish team worked dili- not part of the the coordina- gently through bulletin announce- ARISE program. and go forward tor’s manual ments, brochures, calls, talking to During the and asked Deb others and speakers to explain the winter, a couple Osterholt and program and process. from that point. of men asked Kay Schneider A neighboring parish, St. Father Dale why to read over the Aloysius, Yoder, sent people from they weren’t in materials and their team to speak at the Masses ARISE like other put together a before the first sign-up weekend. Parishioner: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel parishes were. parish team. Early results were very promising. They had friends This proved Apparently, the fall of 2013 is who were telling them how much to be much easier than anticipated. the appointed time for St. Joseph Fiddler♣ s Hearth they enjoyed the group discussions The biggest concern for the team and St. Catherine parishes. 127 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana Family-Friendly Public House fiddlershe arth.com Join us S c rip W elc o m e! for FSoUrN ReDsAerYv aBtRioUnNs, C H! call 574-232-2853 All Saints Religious Goods 8808 Coldwater Road - Fort Wayne In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road, 1.5 mile north of I-69 260-490-7506 •Crucifixes •Rosaries •Medals •Statues •Books •Bibles •DVD’s •Baptismal Gowns •Church Supplies Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 7 OctOber 6, 2013 Bishop Dwenger High A d service. Donations to the project School announces 50th rOund the iOcese including materials are also wel- come. Victory Noll Center is located anniversary activities at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. For more information about the FORT WAYNE — Bishop program or Victory Noll Center, Dwenger High School will be cel- contact the center at (260) 356-0628, ebrating its 50th anniversary dur- ext. 174, by e-mail at victorynoll- ing the 2013-2014 school year. [email protected], or visit www. Friends, alums and past and pres- ST. JOHN PASTOR WINS KISS THE PIG CONTEST olvm.org/vncenter. ent parents are welcome. Friday, Mello awarded the Oct. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m., a pre-game Homecoming Tailgate German Embassy Teacher Picnic and Fun at Zollner will of Excellence Award be held. Cost is $5 per person. Tickets are available in advance at Bishop Dwenger’s office or SOUTH BEND call to reserve a spot. The Saints — The American vs. Indianapolis Cathedral game Council on kickoff is at 7 p.m. A 50th-year the Teaching fireworks display in the stadium of Foreign will follow the game. A post-game Languages has gathering will be held at Casa awarded Melanie Ristoranti Italiano at 4111 Parnell Mello of Saint MELANIE MELLO Ave. Joseph High Tuffy’s Birthday Carnival, fea- School, the turing the Bishop Dwenger All- German Embassy Alumni Band Concert and school Teacher of Excellence Award. This tours, will be held on Bishop prestigious award, created in 2008 by Dwenger’s front yard on Saturday, the German Embassy in Washington, Oct. 5, from 12-3 p.m. recognizes teachers who use modern The Hall of Fame Dinner and teaching methods, utilize the newest Ceremony will be held in the BDHS media in class and motivate their stu- gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 5, at dents through a variety of techniques 6 p.m. Inductees are the follow- to gain a solid grasp of the German ing: Alumna of the Year — Diane language. Only three instructors in (Lynch) Hopen ’70; Athletics: PROVIDED BY ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, FORT WAYNE the United States receive this award 1983 State Championship Football Sons of St. Philip Neri Father Daniel Whelan, pastor St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, won each year. Team — Lauren Gant ’01; Visual Mello will be honored at the the “kiss the pig” contest between Father Daniel and Amanda Jansen, principal of St. John and Performing Arts — Mitchell annual convention of the American McKinney ’85; and Citizens of the Baptist School, for selling the most tickets at St. John’s Parish fall festival held Sept. 14. Council on the Teaching of Foreign Two Worlds — Gene Andert. Languages in Florida later this fall. For reservations contact Molly In addition, she will take part in a (Flood) Schreck at mschrech@ bishop” session. Eight receive 2013 Spirit Fernando Torres Herrera, lay admin- two-week professional development b4i7s7h5o.p dwenger.com or (260) 496- witRh epgriasitsraet iaonnd bweogrisnhsi pa, t M9a sas. mat. of Holy Cross Award Cisthrialteo)r., District of Chile (Santiago, cGoouertshee -iInn sGtiteurtm. aWnyh,i leo fifne reGde rbmya nthye, Mello will “experience the country 10 a.m., text the bishop at 11:15 St. Anthony de Padua will NOTRE DAME — To mark Elkhart County Senior anew, gaining fresh stimuli on teach- a.m., lunch, breakout sessions, host parish mission keynote at 3 p.m., MegaSessions, Sthoer roswosle, monn itSye pto. f 15O, uarn d Ltoa dhyo noofr Expo to be held Oct. 10 ianngd ttheec hGneiqrmueasn, lcaunlgtuuraeg ea”n dst astoedci ethtye Confessions at 5 p.m. and closing the patroness of the Congregation American Association of Teachers of SOUTH BEND — St. Anthony prayer and dismissal at 6 p.m. de Padua, 2310 E. Jefferson Blvd., To register, visit http://faith- of Holy Cross, Holy Cross Father ELKHART — The fifth annual German website. in South Bend will host its par- fest2013.weebly.com and click on Thomas O’Hara, provincial supe- Elkhart County Senior Expo will “Receiving the award is a great rior of the United States Province be held at Matterhorn Conference honor and opens the door for any of ish mission featuring a priest of the “register now.” of Priests and Brothers, has named Center, 2041 Cassopolis St. from a number of future projects,” Mello Congregation of the Priests of Mercy, World Priest Day to be eight recipients for the 2013 Spirit of 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 10. Sponsored by commented. Father Jewel Aytona, on Oct. 13-17. Holy Cross Award. Catholic Charities and the Retired Earlier this year, the Indiana Presentations include “God, The celebrated on Oct. 27 The award is given annually in Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Chapter of American Association of Father of Mercies,” “Eucharistic glorification of the Virgin Mother the expo will showcase local area Teachers of German named Mello King,” “Grace and Mercy,” “Our Worldwide Marriage Encounter is to lay collaborators who faithfully businesses that provide services the German Rising Star. She was Heavenly Mother,” and more. sponsoring World Priest Day on serve the Province in the United for seniors in the area, including chosen because of her support to Confessions and Adoration will the last Sunday in October, which States and abroad. The Spirit of Holy health experts, real estate profession- the teaching profession, her stu- begin at 6 p.m. with mission talks coincides with the Serra Club’s Cross Award recognizes lay collabo- als, investment opportunities, travel dents and colleagues in German, and at 7 p.m. Priesthood Sunday, Oct. 27. rators who devotedly work to make agencies and more. There will be a service to the AATG and IFLTA A special youth night for ages World Priest Day focuses on Blessed Basil Moreau’s vision and free health screening as well as door (Indiana Foreign Language Teachers 13-25 will also be held at St. Anthony celebrating the ongoing affirmation mission to “make God known, loved prizes. Admission and parking is Association). Mello has been a mem- de Padua on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. in the of priests and building of relation- and served” a reality at the congrega- free. For more information contact ber of the Saint Joseph High School gym. The youth night will feature ships between couples and priests. tion’s education, parish and mission Josh Story at (574) 234-3111 or faculty for five years. Father Aytona, also known for his The mission and purpose of World apostolates. [email protected]. beatboxing and breakdancing, and Priest Day is to celebrate and affirm The 2013 recipients are: Donna Local man professes faith and fellowship. Victory Noll Center service the men who commit their lives to Lamberti, controller, Provincial solemn vows in the Faithfest youth rally the Lord and the Church through the Business Office (Notre Dame); project makes blankets, sacrament of Holy Orders. Mary Pat Russ, physical therapist, Dominican order slated for Oct. 27 It is an opportunity for Catholic Holy Cross House (Notre Dame); hats for those in need parishioners to thank, affirm and Marty Ogren, associate director of WASHINGTON — Dominican WARSAW — Faithfest Diocesan share their love and support for warehouse, delivery and transporta- HUNTINGTON — Victory Noll Brother Innocent Vincent Smith, the Youth Rally for all high school priests. On this day, or during the tion, University of Notre Dame; Al Center will once again host its son of Thomas and Marika Smith teens in the diocese will be held week preceding or following it, and Sue Corrado, Board of Regents “Matthew 25 Project” service of South Bend, is one of nine men Sunday, Oct. 27, at Lakeview Catholics across the country are (former chairman), alumnus and program to assist those in need in who professed his solemn vows on Middle School, 848 E. Smith St., encouraged by the World Priest benefactors, University of Portland, the local area. Volunteers to the Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Dominican in Warsaw. Day National Coordinating Team to Ore.; Kathy Barber, coordinator of program have produced hundreds House of Studies in Washington. “Wayfarer Faithfest 2013” develop activities to affirm priests. Campus Activities and Commuter of no-sew blankets and hats over Brother Innocent professed his will feature Mass with Bishop Visit wpd.wwme.org for activity Life, King’s College (Wilkes-Barre, the past two years that have been vows in the hands of Dominican Kevin C. Rhoades, Confession, ideas. Pa.); Craig Binney, associate vice donated to local service agencies for Father Darren Pierre, the vicar Adoration, music and prayer with For more information about president for finance and operations, distribution. Each Tuesday from 1-4 provincial, alongside Dominican hundreds of other teens from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter or Stonehill College (Easton, Mass.); p.m. will be a “Matthew 25 Day” Brothers Boniface Endorf, Cassian diocese, internationally-known World Priest Day call (800) 795- Dennis Roverato, retired office man- at the center, where anyone may speaker and comedian Mike Patin 5683 or www.wwme.org and wpd. ager and supervisor, Family Theater come to help create the blankets and and the always-popular “text the wwme.org. Productions (Hollywood, Calif.); hats and take part in fellowship and ATD, PAGE 9 8 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C OctOber 6, 2013 ST. CATHERINE HOSTS ECUMENICAL GATHERING Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 1. Publication Title 2. Publication Number 3. Filing Date Today’s Catholic newspaper 4 0 _ 3 6 3 0 Oct. 1, 2013 4. I ssue Freq uency Published weekly, except the fourth Sunday of 5. 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Cap Corps is a Notre Dame to host university, which will commemo- Poor Handmaids of Jesus Franciscan Capuchin volunteer min- rate Francis’ impact on the world, Rosary for Life Oct. 8 Christ celebrate 90 years istry, geared to college-age students are sponsored by the Center for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 and graduates who wish to emulate Franciscan Life. NOTRE DAME — The University DONALDSON — The Poor the example of St. Francis of Assisi The Transitus, a traditional of Notre Dame’s Office of University Handmaids of Jesus Christ invite and serve the poor and disenfran- Franciscan prayer service com- Life Initiatives together with the the public to join them in cel- Derbes, Charles Shonk, Vincent chised. memorating St. Francis’ pass- Office of the President will host the ebrating 90 years in Donaldson. Ferrer Bagan, Cajetan Cuddy, Powers is a 2011 graduate of the ing into heaven, will be held on Rosary for Life on Tuesday, Oct. 8, The event will be Sunday, Oct. Clement Dickie, Philip Neri Jordan University of Notre Dame and will Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in St. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart 13, from 1-4 p.m. at The Center Reese and John Baptist Hoang. be providing service to Milwaukee’s Francis Chapel at the west end of at the University of Notre Dame, at Donaldson, 9601 Union Road, Through the profession of sol- Guest House and running the com- Trinity Hall. Through readings, beginning at 6:30 p.m. University of Donaldson. emn vows, Dominican friars commit munity garden from which the pro- hymns and ritual, participants will Notre Dame President, Holy Cross Learn about the history of the themselves until death to the work of duce helps feed the homeless guests re-live the night of Francis’ pas- Father John I. Jenkins, will lead the Poor Handmaids in Donaldson the Dominican order and the obser- staying at the center. sage through death to eternal life. community in the sorrowful myster- and the impact the congre- vance of the vows of obedience, pov- “I choose Cap Corps for a num- In honor of St. Francis’ “birth ies of the rosary during the rosary gation has made during its 90 erty and chastity. All nine brothers ber of reasons, primarily because into heaven,” Mass will be cel- and respect life month. Students, fac- years in Marshall County. There are continuing their preparation for a year of service is something I ebrated in St. Francis Chapel ulty and staff will accompany Father will be room displays depicting ordination to the Priesthood. have wanted to pursue for some on Friday, Oct. 4, at 12:05 p.m. Jenkins, reading Scripture passages life in 1923 at Convent Ancilla A son of Sacred Heart Parish time now,” Powers explains. “My University chaplain Father David and meditations before each decade Domini. Guided tours will be in Notre Dame, Brother Innocent parents learned so much from their Meinzen will be the celebrant, of the rosary. available at Lindenwood Retreat attended St. Gregory’s Academy in year volunteering with the Jesuit and liturgical music will be pro- The Office of University Life and Conference Center, Ancilla Elmhurst, Pa., and is an alumnus of Volunteer Corps. That organization vided by members of USF Music Initiatives is a collaborative effort College, MoonTree Studios, the University of Notre Dame, where and Cap Corps share the four pillars: Ministry and the Sisters of St. between the university’s Office of Catherine Kasper Home and Maria he earned his bachelor’s degree in Community, service, simple living Francis of Perpetual Adoration. the President and Institute for Church Center, as well as in the beautiful music and philosophy. Before enter- and spirituality. These are four strong People of all faiths are invited Life. The office seeks to integrate Gothic chapel. An old-fashioned ing the Dominicans in 2008, he values every Catholic can live by.” to join in this celebration of St. principles of the Catholic teaching ice cream social will be held at worked as a cataloguer of rare books The Capuchins are an interna- Francis’ life in word, song and on the sanctity of life across all areas Catherine Kasper Home. at Notre Dame Library, and served tional community of friars model- sacrament. of the university and collaborates as director of the Notre Dame Schola ing themselves after St. Francis of A blessing of pets in honor Correction of choir director with relevant education and research Gregoriana. In addition, he worked Assisi. The brothers of the Capuchin of St. Francis will take place on programs across all colleges to sup- as archivist of a private collection Province of St. Joseph, headquar- Sunday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in front port and enhance the university mis- In the Sept. 15, 2013 issue of Today’s of Irish Traditional Music record- tered in Detroit, serve in a variety of Brookside (former Bass man- sion and vision as a Catholic institu- Catholic, the choir director prior to ings in Chicago. Brother Innocent of ministries including social ser- sion) near the St. Francis statue. tion of higher education. Kathy Fredrickson was Dr. Michael made his first profession of vows vice, schools, chaplaincy, retreat Pets of all species are welcome, as For more information, visit lifein- Ruhling, not Mike Rulli who was at St. Gertrude Priory in Cincinnati houses and parishes in Michigan, are their owners. itiatives.nd.edu or contact Jessica mentioned in the retirement story in 2009. Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, All events are open to the pub- Keating at [email protected]. of Fredrickson. Ruhling has numer- Montana, Arizona, California, lic without charge. University Local man joins Franciscan ous doctorates and is a professor at Nicaragua and Panama. Established USF events honor St. Francis alumni, secular Franciscans and Rochester (New York) Institute of Cap Corps at Mt. Calvary, Wis., in 1857, there other Franciscan believers are Technology and an adjunct professor are currently 174 members in the St. especially welcomed. FORT WAYNE — The University at Eastman School. He earned his Joseph province. For more information, call MILWAUKEE, Wis. — South Bend of Saint Francis will celebrate the doctorate at The Catholic University Sister Anita Holzmer, director of resident Timothy Powers, son of feast of its patron saint, Francis and started the Maple City Chamber the Center for Franciscan Life, at Gerard Powers and Therese Sullivan, of Assisi, with three events on Orchestra in Goshen. (260) 399-7700, ext. 6705. has been commissioned as a Cap or near Oct. 4. The events at the DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA ‘ROCK’ CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY MEMBERS DISTRIBUTE COATS IN ELKHART, BRISTOL PHOTO PROVIDED THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA CIRCLE NO. 434 The Daughters of Isabella Circle No. 434 held their first rock-a-thon on Sunday, Sept. 8, at St. Vincent de Paul in Elkhart and St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol to raise funds to assist their parish and people in need in their communities. The members asked for pledges from family and friends and rocked before and after the Sunday KAREN CLIFFORD Masses. The Daughters of Isabella is a charitable organi- South Bend Christ Child volunteer Kathleen Flynn Fox shows two sizes of coats for a cli- zation of Catholic women founded on the principle of its ent’s daughter. The South Bend Chapter of the Christ Child Society is a not-for-profit motto: “Unity, Friendship and Charity.” In the photo, par- association of volunteers dedicated to the personal service and clothing of all needy chil- ticipant Patti Roberts is shown in the rocking chair. dren and infants in the love and spirit of the Christ Child. 10 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C OctOber 6, 2013 150th Jubilee 1863 2013 Celebrate with us! Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration September 29, 2013 October 13, 2013 2 pm Holy Sacrifice of the mass 2 pm Holy Sacrifice of the mass Celebrant: Rev. Daniel Scheidt Celebrant: Most Rev. Kevin Rhoades Reception Following Reception Following St. Francis Convent, Main Chapel University of Saint Francis, North Campus 1515 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544 2702 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Our Presence in the Diocese St. Patrick School ...........................Largo ................1889-1895 St. Therese School ..........................Fort Wayne .....1957-1986 University of Saint Francis .............Fort Wayne .....1890-present Bishop Luers High School..............Fort Wayne .....1958-1991 Holy Family School ........................Hartford City ..1909-1971 Queen of Peace School ..................Mishawaka .......1958-1970 St. Andrew School. .........................Fort Wayne .....1911-1971 Marian High School........................Mishawaka .......1964-present St. John School ...............................Goshen. ............1917-1934 Primary Day School. .......................South Bend ......1968-1985 St. Mary School ..............................Huntington. .....1921-2000 St. Anthony de Padua School ........South Bend ......2009-present Sacred Heart School ......................South Bend ......1952-1960 Franciscan Alliance Corp. Office ...Mishawaka .......1974-present St. John the Baptist School ...........South Bend ......1956-1994 Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration www.ssfpa.org

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