Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration celebrate 150 years

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Spreading the Gospel OODDAAYYSS AATTHHOOLLIICC
of Life in ‘context’
Reflection on Pope Francis’
recent comments
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Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual
Pope in Sardinia
Denounces globalization,
unemployment Adoration celebrate 150 years
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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tion of the local community. I think of how the many blessings bestowed upon the Church
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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begun three years earlier. The saintly bishop accomplishments of the Sisters of Saint Francis hands but on top of his feet with their points
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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.
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templative life, and living the vows of poverty, sisters trusted deeply in divine providence and What can we learn from this extraordi-
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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
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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
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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
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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,”
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It has always been the case that
Christian believers do not fit into
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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
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Blessed John Paul’s canonization
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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
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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
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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 [phone],
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
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T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 9
OctOber 6, 2013
ATD Corps volunteer. 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.
[phone], 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