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CriterionOnline.com October 23, 2009 Vol. L, No. 4 75¢ Father Paul Etienne appointed new bishop of Cheyenne By Sean Gallagher Then his thoughts turned to the and lower your nets for a catch,’ ” Since July, Bishop-designate Etienne, archdiocese where he had spent most of his Bishop-designate Etienne said. “… And as 50, had served as pastor of St. Paul Parish Father Paul D. Etienne has been life. the first Apostles caught so in Tell City, where he was born and grew appointed the new bishop of Cheyenne, “I also wish to thank the many fish that it filled two boats up, and St. Mark Parish in Perry County. Wyo., by Pope Benedict XVI. people of the Archdiocese of to the point of sinking, I pray he His ordination to the episcopate is expected The appointment of the priest from Indianapolis, especially my will now bless the labors of the to occur in early December in Cheyenne. the Archdiocese of Indianapolis was brother priests, and the people people of this diocese.” Ordained in 1992, he received his announced on Oct. 19 in Washington by who have allowed me to serve Established in 1887, the first appointment as associate pastor of Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio them these past 17 years as a Diocese of Cheyenne is home to St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis and to the United States. priest,” Bishop-designate Etienne more than 53,000 Catholics. It associate vocations director for the On the day of the announcement, said. “Most especially, I thank has 36 parishes and 36 missions. archdiocese. Bishop-designate Etienne was introduced at my parents and my family. These There are 52 active priests, Bishop-designate Etienne served for a press conference in Cheyenne, where he are the people who have formed 17 retired priests, 22 deacons three years as archdiocesan vocations had traveled to meet with diocesan staff and me into the man and priest before Bishop-designate and 15 women religious. director and for two years as vice rector of members of the local media. you today.” Paul D. Etienne In an Oct. 19 statement, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in In a statement released afterward, Bishop-designate Etienne said Bishop Ricken said, “While I Indianapolis. Bishop-designate Etienne thanked that his appointment and trip to Cheyenne have never met Father Etienne, his He served at different times as pastor of Pope Benedict and Father Michael Carr, put on hold a fishing trip he had planned biography seems to have prepared him well Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in who had served as the administrator of the with a priest friend. This circumstance led for service as the eighth bishop of New Albany and St. Simon the Apostle and Cheyenne Diocese since its previous him to reflect on Jesus’ calling of the Cheyenne. I want him to know that he is St. John the Evangelist parishes, both in shepherd, Bishop David L. Ricken, was fishermen who were his first Apostles. coming to a diocese with good and faithful Indianapolis. named bishop of Green Bay, Wis., in “Jesus has stepped into the boat of people, priests, deacons and religious, and He also served as the vice postulator for July 2008. my soul and said, ‘Put out into the deep a beautifully scenic and vast territory.” See ETIENNE, page 2 Pope establishes structure for Connecting art and faith Anglicans uniting Historic Catholic artwork with Rome and artifacts are celebrated VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Pope Benedict XVI has established a special in ‘Sacred Spain’ exhibit structure for Anglicans who want to be in By Mary Ann Wyand full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving aspects of their Stunning. Inspirational. Unforgettable. Anglican spiritual and liturgical heritage, “Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the Spanish World,” a unique, photo/courtesySubmitted Artof Museum Indianapolis said U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada. one-time exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, is an The cardinal, prefect of the Congregation incredible assembly of 17th-century Catholic artwork and for the Doctrine of the Faith, said a new artifacts from Spain and Latin America. apostolic constitution would establish Free admission to the temporary exhibit—which opened on “personal ordinariates”—similar to Oct. 11 and continues through Jan. 3—was made possible by a dioceses—to oversee the pastoral care of $1 million grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable those who want to bring elements of their Foundation. Tickets are required, and are available at the Anglican identity into the Catholic Church information desk inside the main museum entrance. with them. Ronda Kasl, senior curator of painting and sculpture Anglican priests who are married may be before 1800 and a museum staff member for 17 years, said ordained Catholic priests, but married “Sacred Spain” is “an exhibition I’ve wanted to do for a very Anglican bishops will not be able to long time.” function as Catholic bishops in keeping with During a tour of the exhibit on Oct. 8, Kasl said her “interest the long-standing Catholic and Orthodox in this subject comes out of a long-standing preoccupation with tradition of ordaining only unmarried clergy how works of art function in the context of belief, which is as bishops, Cardinal Levada said. slightly different from the ways in which works of art are The cardinal announced the new typically viewed in art museums.” arrangement at a press conference on This exhibit was specially created for the Indianapolis Oct. 20 at the Vatican. He said the pope’s Museum of Art, she said, and provides viewers with the apostolic constitution and norms for opportunity to reflect on the original context, use and significance See ANGLICANS, page 8 of historic, religious artwork and artifacts from Spanish-speaking countries explained on bilingual labels. “These are functional objects,” Kasl explained. “They weren’t made strictly for decoration. They were made to convey meaning. The Church in the 17th century … had very precise notions of how works of art should function in religious practice. “This [artwork] comes on the heels of the Reformation and the Above, Indianapolis Museum iconoclasm in northern Europe,” she said. “It’s very interesting of Art conservator that, during this period, artists, theorists and theologians were Christina Milton O’Connell rather preoccupied with defending the use of images in religion. works on restoring the They were faced with allegations of idolatry so they wanted to be “Virgin of Guadalupe” to very, very clear about the fact that these images existed to prepare the painting for awaken devotion—to move people to devotion—or to teach display in the museum’s new them. … In some ways, their devotional function was to serve as “Sacred Spain: Art and Belief a conduit to the divine.” in the Spanish World” Submitted photo/courtesy Indianapolis Museum of Art “In Defense of Images,” the title of the first gallery, begins exhibition. The oil on canvas with an explanation that, “In 1563, faced with allegations of painting was created by an idolatry and abuse, the [Church’s] Council of Trent [1545-63] unknown artist in Mexico in reaffirmed the usefulness of images as a means for the instruction about 1700. and edification of the faithful.” Paintings in this gallery address complicated theological and Right, the “Virgin of doctrinal matters like the Immaculate Conception, Kasl said, Guadalupe” painting, created which wasn’t formally defined by the Church as dogma until the in Mexico in about 1700, had 19th century. become darkened with age The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception—the belief that and grime. It was recently the Virgin Mary was conceived free of the taint of original sin— restored by Indianapolis See ‘SACRED SPAIN’, page 10 Museum of Art conservators. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009

St. Paul parishioners Paul and Kay ETIENNE Etienne of Tell City learned of their continued from page 1 son’s episcopal appointment a couple of days before it was made public. the beatification and canonization cause of “I’ve been crying for two days,” File photo by Sean Gallagher Sean by photo File the Servant of God Bishop Simon Bruté. Kay Etienne said. “I have mixed A graduate of Tell City High School, emotions. I’m proud of him. We’re Bishop-designate Etienne managed a going to miss the heck out of him. clothing store there before going to college. “And it’s going to give us the He attended Bellarmine College in chance to get out and go traveling to Louisville, Ky., and earned a bachelor’s be with him. There are so many, many degree in business administration in 1986 feelings. But pride has got to be from the University of St. Thomas in number one. And I hope God doesn’t St. Paul, Minn. He also attended the send me to the devil because of it.” university’s St. John Vianney College Ever the proud father, Paul Etienne Seminary. thought that his son might someday In 1986-87, Bishop-designate Etienne be named a bishop. served with the U.S. bishops’ conference as “But when the call came, it was assistant coordinator for papal visits in just a shock,” he said. “And then for preparation for Pope John Paul II’s him to be appointed [to a diocese] so September 1987 trip to the United States. far away from home, in mission From 1988-92, he country, I’d call it, attended the Pontifical it sort of made the North American College hair stand up on in Rome and earned a ‘I do believe that the back of your Then-Father Paul Etienne, vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, gives a presen- bachelor’s degree in saying that “God neck, and ripples tation on the virtue of charity to a group of high school campers during Bishop Bruté Days, a vocations camp sacred theology at the go up and down sponsored by the seminary held at the Future Farmers of America Center in Johnson County on June 12, 2008. Pontifical Gregorian doesn’t call the your spine, and the University there. In equipped, he equips whole nine yards.” pastor of St. Mary Parish in Ireland, Ind., is “He will definitely be a person of 1994-95, he attended the Bishop-designate keenly aware of the great changes that will prayer,” she said. “That’s one thing that Pontifical Gregorian the called.” I just Etienne’s sister, be happening in his brother’s life. struck me that I did not know about him University in Rome, believe that with Paul, Benedictine Sister Mary “It’s going to be life-changing in so many until I saw him in action as a pastor—how earning his licentiate in and that he’s going to Nicolette Etienne, a ways,” he said. “When you think you much he is a person of prayer.” spiritual theology. member of Our Lady of understand life, you don’t. It’s going to go in Father William Marks was ordained the Archbishop Daniel receive grace from the Grace Monastery and a another direction. And you just say, ‘By your same year as Bishop-designate Etienne and M. Buechlein wished office, and that if God teacher at Holy Name grace, we’ll pull through this, too.’ ” has come to know his classmate well over Bishop-designate wants him to do that, School, both in Changes will be happening, too, for the the past 17 years. He succeeded him as Etienne well. Beech Grove, is certain members of St. Paul Parish in Tell City, who pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in “All the clergy and he’s going to do his that her brother will do were just getting used to the happy fact that a Indianapolis in 2008. faithful of the very best.’ a good job in his new son of the parish was serving as their pastor. “It’s such an honor to know someone Archdiocese of Indian- ministry. Benedictine Sister Mary Emma Jochum, who is being named a bishop,” he said. apolis are proud of “He’ll do his very who has served as the director of religious “Knowing Paul, he will make a wonderful Father Etienne,” —Benedictine Sister personal best,” Sister education at the parish for 17 years, bishop. Archbishop Buechlein Mary Nicolette Etienne Mary Nicolette said. knows the parish, the Etienne family and “He has a great love for the Church. He said in a statement. He “I do believe that Bishop-designate Etienne well. has a great love for Christ. He has a great added that the bishop- saying that ‘God doesn’t “It’s going to be super bittersweet,” she love for people. And he is a man of prayer.” designate and “all of the call the equipped, he said. “The [parishioners] were elated and people of the Diocese of Cheyenne have equips the called.’ I just believe that with they just loved his presence, his sermons (Next week: Bishop-designate Paul our prayers. We are grateful for all that he Paul, and that he’s going to receive grace from Sunday to Sunday, his ability to Etienne talks in depth with has done for our archdiocese, and we’ll from the office, and that if God wants him approach people. The Criterion about his episcopal miss him.” to do that, he’s going to do his very best.” “… It’s really Cheyenne’s gain and our appointment and his hopes for the future. Among the Catholics of central and Bishop-designate Etienne also has loss.” To read an article about Bishop-designate southern Indiana who will miss him, two brothers, Bernard and Zachary, who Sister Mary Emma knows that she is Etienne and his family reflecting on their Bishop-designate Etienne’s parents may are priests of the Evansville Diocese. losing a pastor who was a man of prayer that religious vocations, log on to miss him the most. Father Zachary Etienne, who serves as helped her grow in her own life of faith. www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

Bishop-designate Etienne discusses his episcopal motto, changes in ministry

By Sean Gallagher the archdiocese that he is leaving to the the Great Plains. It is to this beautiful part “As one sent by Christ to preach the new ministry in Wyoming that he will be of God’s Kingdom the Lord now calls me Good News, I have chosen for my At his Oct. 19 press conference in taking up. to be a fisher of men, women and episcopal motto the words of St. Paul to Cheyenne, Wyo., Bishop-designate He also spoke about his episcopal children. the Ephesians (Eph 4:15), ‘Veritas in Paul D. Etienne connected the ministry in motto. “… The psalmist says, ‘Teach me your Caritate,’ ‘Truth in Love.’ “As [he asked] the rich ways, Oh Lord.’ In the words of the “As Church, we believe Christ is the Then-Father Paul Etienne young man in last Sunday’s psalmist, I now ask the same of you, my ultimate expression of truth as well as the prays part of the Gospel, Jesus has once again beloved people of Cheyenne. Teach me ultimate expression and experience of eucharistic prayer during asked me to leave all behind, your ways: the ways of your local love. As one sent by Christ, I ask for his a March 19 Mass at and follow him,” Bishop- customs, your love of the outdoors, the blessing as we, the Church of Cheyenne, St. Joseph Church in designate Etienne said. “So, ways of ranching, your ways of praising begin this next chapter of faith together. File photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryFile photo by Ann Jennings County. The from the gently, rolling hills and serving Christ. When Christ sent his first disciples, he Mass celebrated the of southern Indiana, he has “At the same time, I humbly ask that told them to take nothing with them for completion of the called me to this beautiful, you grant me the privilege of leading you the journey. This was because he was to restoration of the church, rugged mountain region of into the ways of peace, for the dawn from be their sole possession. May we rely only where Father Etienne once Wyoming. on high, Jesus Christ, is breaking upon us and always upon Christ.” served as a sacramental “From the many farm anew this day. Let us walk always in his minister. fields of home, he has called light that he may teach us the way and the (For more about the Diocese of Cheyenne, me to the ranching region of truth that leads to life eternal. log on to www.dioceseofcheyenne.org.) †

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Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 3 Education awards honor people who make a difference By John Shaughnessy begins at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the planned retreats, revivals and prayer “Retreats are great for your spirituality. It’s Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. services. about you and God.” As he recalls growing up in a tough The late Philip J. Wilhelm, a generous, “I’m just trying to promote Christianity, Her Celebrating Catholic School Values Indianapolis neighborhood, Oliver Jackson longtime supporter of Catholic education in especially to the young people,” Jackson Award comes in the same year in which she thinks about a friend who was killed and the archdiocese, will also be remembered says. “Christ has entered my life, and I want became the first woman to be honored as others who struggled on the streets. and honored during the dinner. (See related to do the same for others. God has been the Irish Citizen of the Year in Indianapolis. He also remembers how he was spared story below.) good to me. There are so many things that “My faith and the people I’ve met those painful realities. Here is a glimpse of this year’s winners: have happened in my life that if God wasn’t through my faith, my Church and my “I was living with my grandmother,” says there, I don’t know where I’d be. If you Catholic education are very important to Jackson, a member of St. Rita Parish in Oliver Jackson don’t put your faith in God, you won’t be me,” she says. “I’m just a single lady who Indianapolis. “I was always aware of God Oliver Jackson has never forgotten his able to make it. If you trust in Jesus, he’ll be enjoys life. I try to live my Catholic because of her. I was looking for a church childhood days on the street or the people there for you.” education and my Catholic principles. When home myself, and I went to St. Rita’s when who helped him. In I went to Catholic school, we went to Mass I was 12 or 13. I was overwhelmed. I felt fact, Jackson has Patricia “Pat” Cronin every day. I still go to church every day. I such a presence there. I learned you could dedicated his life to Among the many Irish-related items in don’t know what people do without their turn to good people and they would help being the kind of her home, this saying may best reflect the faith.” you. As I grew up in the Catholic faith, I person who turns approach that saw how it changed my life.” around the life of a Patricia “Pat” Charles “Chick” Lauck So have many others. Indeed, the youth. Cronin brings to The special moment surrounding way that Catholic education and faith In his 39 years as life: the death of his mother still touches changes lives will be celebrated on Nov. 10 a member of the “May your Charles “Chick” Lauck. when Jackson, Patricia “Pat” Cronin, Indianapolis Police troubles be less “When my mother passed away several Charles “Chick” Lauck, and Eleanor and Department, And your years ago, she was Robert McNamara will be honored during Oliver Jackson Jackson worked blessings be more in St. Paul the archdiocese’s Celebrating Catholic tirelessly to And nothing but Hermitage [in School Values: Scholarship and Career establish after-school tutoring and athletic happiness Beech Grove],” Achievement Awards dinner. programs in community centers, public Come through recalls Lauck, a The 14th annual event—which has raised schools and Boys and Girls Clubs in Indian- Patricia “Pat” Cronin your door.” member of more than $4 million to support need-based apolis. At 83, Cronin St. Barnabas Parish education scholarships—honors individuals “I always emphasized that we care for continues to touch many people’s lives with in Indianapolis. who have used the foundation of their the kids at all times,” says Jackson, a father her smile and her heart, living up to the “While she was Catholic education to make a difference in of three children and a grandfather of nine words that a friend used to describe her, on her death bed, the world. children. “I wanted to let them know [that] “Pat is what a Christian should be. If the family was This year’s event they always have someone to come to when someone needs help, she’s always there.” Charles “Chick” Lauck there. Sister Sharon will also pay tribute they’re having trouble. We would show She has been there for her Church, too. [Bierman, the to the Indianapolis them the human side of the police. That’s In the 1950s, she helped to start the hermitage’s administrator] came in and said Colts organization especially important for minorities.” Maria Goretti Club for business women in we should sing a song. Before long, we for its extensive The other part that has always been Indianapolis. She was involved with the were all singing out of hymnals. The place efforts in important for Jackson is sharing his faith, Catholic Youth Organization. She has also was just roaring with spiritual music. She community service. which he also credits for leading him to his been a longtime supporter of Our Lady of made it such a spirit-filled event when our Colts’ president wife of 41 years, Cora. Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis. mother passed.” Bill Polian will be At St. Rita Parish, Jackson has served on “I think Fatima is the spiritual jewel of For Lauck, that moment represented the the featured speaker the parish council, the finance committee the archdiocese,” says Cronin, a member of essence of his Catholic faith and the Bill Polian at the event, which and the spirituality committee. He has also Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis. See AWARDS, page 11 Late Philip Wilhelm to be honored at Celebrating Catholic School Values dinner

By John Shaughnessy exemplified by the way he served as the chairman of a Wilhelm was excited to receive the honor, according to $7 million fundraising campaign for St. Joseph’s College. G. Joseph Peters, the associate executive director of the The late Philip J. Wilhelm, a generous, longtime supporter Yet his generosity also extended to many other Catholic archdiocese’s Office of Catholic Education. of Catholic education, will be honored and remembered schools in the archdiocese. A former member of the parish “Soon after Phil received his Career Achievement Award during the archdiocese’s Celebrating council of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis, in the first celebration in 1996, I visited him at his office,” Catholic School Values: Scholarship Wilhelm was the co-chairman of a $2 million fund drive for Peters recalls. “On a wall filled with many awards, Phil had and Career Achievement Awards the parish. a special pedestal made especially for this award. He said, dinner on Nov. 10. Beyond his financial contributions, Wilhelm also gave his ‘Joe, this is the best award I ever got!’ ” Wilhelm, who died on Aug. 28 at heart and his time to Church ministries in the archdiocese, Catholic education efforts always received Wilhelm’s the age of 67, lived his life according especially involving the Catholic Youth Organization. best, according to many people who knew him. to the advice he received from his A former president of the CYO board of directors, he The premier annual Catholic school event in the parents, “If you have 10 of received the organization’s highest honor—the St. John Bosco archdiocese brings together corporate sponsors in something, you need to give five of it Award—for his many years of service in athletics at Our Lady celebration of archdiocesan Catholic schools. Corporate away.” of Lourdes Parish. He was the athletic director, the gym sponsorships are now being accepted. Platinum partnerships Generosity was just one of the manager, and a coach in basketball and football who for the event represent a $15,000 gift for scholarships. Philip J. Wilhelm lasting legacies of Wilhelm, a influenced the lives of countless young people. Gold sponsors are $10,000, silver partners are $5,000 and successful businessman in the He also served as the chairman of Scecina High School’s bronze partners are $1,750. construction industry who always remembered the Catholic board of directors. Individual tickets for the event are $250. foundation of life that he received at Our Lady of Lourdes It’s fitting that he will be honored at the Celebrating School in Indianapolis, Father Thomas Scecina Memorial Catholic School Values: Scholarship and Career Achievement (For sponsorships and ticket information, contact Rosemary High School in Indianapolis and St. Joseph’s College in Awards dinner. He was the chairperson of the event in 1999. O’Brien at the archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Rensselaer, Ind. Three years earlier, he was one of the first winners of the Development at 317-236-1568 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1568, His significant contributions to those three schools were award when the event began in 1996. or e-mail her at [email protected].) †

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OPINION

Naking Sense Out of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk When pregnancy goes awry Human pregnancy begins whenever a moral objections because it likewise directly sperm unites with an egg inside the fallopian causes the death of the child. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 tube. The newly minted Interestingly, both procedures are Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher embryo must then travel normally presented to patients exclusive of Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus along the fallopian tube any moral considerations. They are during the next few framed strictly as the means to assure the days before finally least damage possible to the mother’s implanting into the wall reproductive system. Many doctors will Editorial of the mother’s uterus. admit, however, that these techniques In rare instances, the usually leave the fallopian tube scarred, embryo will fail to increasing the chances of yet another tubal Archbishop Daniel M. reach the uterus, and pregnancy by setting up the conditions for Buechlein elevates the will instead implant in the occurrence to happen again. body and blood of the fallopian tube along the way, which is a About half of the cases of tubal Christ during an Oct. 1 very narrow tube not designed to support a pregnancy will resolve on their own with the

Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Mass on the feast of pregnancy. embryo being naturally lost without the St. Thérèse of the Child Such “tubal pregnancies” are highly risky need for any intervention. Jesus. The Mass was because the wall of the tube can stretch only When an ectopic pregnancy does not celebrated as part of a limited amount before it will rupture from resolve by itself, a morally acceptable the archdiocesan the increasing pressure of the growing fetus, approach would involve removal of the Catholic Charities possibly resulting in the death of both whole section of the tube on the side of the “Spreading Hope in mother and child. woman’s body where the unborn child is Neighborhoods Whenever an embryo implants in the lodged. Everywhere” wrong place, whether in the fallopian tube or Although this results in reduced fertility conference at in another place like the abdomen, such a for the woman, the section of tube around Lucas Oil Stadium in pregnancy is called “ectopic” (meaning “out the growing child has clearly become Indianapolis. of place”). pathological, and constitutes a mounting Ninety-seven percent of all ectopic threat with time. This threat is addressed by pregnancies occur within the fallopian tube. removal of the tube, with the secondary, and Ectopic pregnancy is one of the leading unintended, effect that the child within will causes of maternal sickness and death in the then die. United States, and presents a formidable In this situation, the intention of the challenge to the physician who is trying to surgeon is directed toward the good effect Changes in the liturgy help both mother and child. (removing the damaged tissue to save the Of the three commonly performed mother’s life) while only tolerating the bad es, there will be changes in the Mass. But that is no indication that this procedures for addressing ectopic effect (death of the ectopic child). Yliturgy—but not immediately. form of the Mass will necessarily pregnancies, two raise significant moral Importantly, the surgeon is choosing to The liturgy has made news during become more common or replace the concerns while the third is morally act on the tube (a part of the mother’s body) recent weeks. Some of the stories have Mass in the vernacular. acceptable. rather than directly on the child. been true, while others have prompted Actually, most Catholics are not that The first procedure involves a drug called Additionally, the child’s death is not the rumors and cries of alarm by bloggers concerned about that one way or the methotrexate, which targets the most rapidly means via which the cure occurs. If a large who often don’t know what they are other. A survey by the Center for growing cells of the embryo, especially the tumor, instead of a baby, were present in the talking about. Applied Research in the Apostolate placenta-like cells which attach the early tube, the same curative procedure would be Here is a rundown on what is coming found that 63 percent—almost embryo to the wall of the tube. employed. It is tubal removal, not the and what is not coming, despite the two-thirds—of Catholics polled have no Some have suggested that methotrexate subsequent death of the baby, that is rumors. opinion about the availability of the might preferentially target these placenta-like curative for the mother’s condition. There will be changes in the wording traditional Latin Mass. A quarter of them cells, distinct from the rest of the embryo, so Some say that cutting out a section of the of many of the prayers at Mass. This is liked the idea while only 12 percent that it could be seen as “indirectly” ending tube with a baby inside is no different than because the Vatican issued a new edition opposed it. the life of the embryo. using methotrexate because, in either case, of the Latin version of the Roman Missal It is also true that Bishop Edward J. Others, however, have noted that these the baby ends up dying. back in 2003, and bishops of the English- Slattery of Tulsa, Okla., has resumed placenta-like cells are in fact a part of the Yet the difference in how the baby dies speaking world have been preparing the practice of facing away from the embryo itself (being produced by the is, in fact, critical. There is always a an English translation ever since. congregation—ad orientem, “toward the embryo, not by the mother) so that the use of difference between killing someone directly The Criterion has reported on the East”—when he celebrates Mass in his methotrexate actually targets a vital organ of and allowing someone to die of indirect bishops’ actions each time they approved cathedral. (We wonder how many the embryo, resulting in his or her death. causes. parts of the missal. Catholics even know that altars in A significant number of Catholic We may never directly take the life of an It is expected that final approval of the churches are supposed to face the East.) moralists hold that the use of methotrexate is innocent human being, though we may translations will happen at the bishops’ But that is an isolated case. It doesn’t not morally permissible because it sometimes tolerate the indirect and meeting in November. Then the missal mean that others will follow suit. constitutes a direct attack on the growing unintended loss of life that comes with will be sent to the Vatican for its With all this going on, it is probably child in the tube, and involves a form of trying to properly address a life-threatening approval. not surprising that a rumor floated among direct abortion. medical situation. After that happens, it will take time the bloggers that the Vatican will forbid Another morally problematic technique for publishers to print the new edition of the practice of receiving Communion in involves cutting along the length of the (Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. the missal. So perhaps we will start using the hand—the way most American fallopian tube where the child is embedded earned his doctorate in neuroscience from it in Advent of 2012. Catholics receive the Eucharist. Not to and “scooping out” the living body of the Yale University and did post-doctoral work Meanwhile, as we reported in our worry. That is not among the changes child, who dies shortly thereafter. The tube at Harvard University. He is a priest of the Aug. 28 issue, the U.S. bishops have contemplated. can then be sutured back up. This approach, Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as launched a new Web site to educate That rumor started after a journalist like the use of methotrexate, leaves the the director of education at The National Catholics about the translation: assigned to the Vatican reported that the fallopian tube largely intact for possible Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. www.usccb.org/romanmissal. However, Vatican’s liturgy congregation made the future pregnancies, but also raises obvious See www.ncbcenter.org.) † priests have been told not to jump the recommendation to the pope that gun and begin using the new translation Communion in the hand be stopped in before the date set by the bishops. order to somehow increase the sense of Letters to the Editor Frankly, we don’t expect much trouble sacredness at Mass. Whether or not the with the changes. We have done it recommendation was made, it is not before—when the present translation was among the changes. Family research in Ireland leads to inquiry put into effect. Some of the changes, in What about restricting the reception of for feedback from Indiana residents fact, revert to previous language. Communion to the species of bread and For example, we will translate not offering the consecrated wine? I am researching my family history “Et cum spiritu tuo” as “And with your Although Christ is sacramentally present and am hoping to get information on my Letters Policy spirit” instead of “And also with you” as under each of the species, the Catechism two great granduncles, Peter and Joseph Letters from readers are welcome and we are now saying. “Credo” will be “I of the Catholic Church says, “the sign of (Joe) McGrath, who emigrated from should be informed, relevant, well- believe” instead of the present “We Communion is more complete when Westmeath, Ireland, circa 1909 to expressed, concise, temperate in tone, believe.” The English will be a more given under both kinds, since in that Indianapolis. courteous and respectful. accurate translation of the Latin. form the sign of the Eucharistic meal I have no information on whether they The editors reserve the right to select Perhaps because some of the changes appears more clearly” (#1390). married or when they died, but I understand and edit the letters based on space in the language revert to what we said in What about forbidding girls to be altar that a relative of Joe’s, Father James Rogers, limitations, pastoral sensitivity and the past, the rumors started that the servers? Again, no. That practice is visited our family here in Ireland in the content. Vatican is intent on “reforming the clearly too entrenched now to be changed 1950s or 1960s. Letters must be signed, but, for serious reform” of the liturgy, as it has been back to boys only. I would love to hear from anyone who reasons, names may be withheld. stated. The Holy See’s secretary of state, Yes, some changes are coming, but might be able to shed some light on my Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” though, has denied that that is the not all those that have been the topic of great-granduncles and what became of them. The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianap olis, intention. rumors. My e-mail address is IN 46206-1717. It is true that the Vatican has approved [email protected]. Readers with access to e-mail may send greater availability of the traditional Latin —John F. Fink Sharon Newman letters to [email protected]. Westmeath, Ireland The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Helping our neighbors requires a heart open to God’s grace

hen Pope Benedict XVI visited after I was diagnosed with cancer that I was exhausted from the physical toll that the Simon of Cyrene was pulled out of the the United States in April of would wonder, “Why me?” cancer treatments were taking on them. And crowd to help Jesus carry his Cross. It was W2008, he chose “Christ Our Maybe God was trying to get me to slow yet, they were going to work every day unlikely that Simon even knew who Jesus Hope” as the theme of his pastoral visit. He down and be a little more reflective about because they needed to support their family. was. He had to be a reluctant helper in the recognized that our culture seeks hope. our mission. Maybe he was trying to make Hearing these stories was difficult, and beginning but, along the way to Calvary, When we decided to renew our annual me a better archbishop by having me yet it was a gift because it kept me from divine Providence made it a conversion stewardship appeal, we considered what our identify more completely with sick and becoming isolated and only focused on my experience. archdiocesan mission offers to people in suffering people. Or maybe God was just own problem. These stories were a bridge Might we feel like Simon of Cyrene need. calling me to accept the fact that he is in that connected me to the suffering of others. when we are called to help someone we Our mission of caring offers a threefold charge and to surrender in faith. The burdens and crosses we have to bear don’t know? It requires a heart open to the hope: proclaiming the Gospel and the To be honest, I don’t know what God in our lives can turn us inward and separate power of God’s grace. teaching of Jesus, celebrating the had in mind for me. I can share one thing I us from one another, or they can make us Our challenge is to continue to try to sacraments, and participating in the learned from going through this: What God more open to the truth that God has a plan overcome the natural self-centeredness that ministry of charity. Pope Benedict says really wants from all of us is our love in for each of us. nudges us to sidestep opportunities to help these tasks are of the essence of the Church, exchange with his love. Love is our primary How much less hope would we have in our unknown neighbors. † and they are inseparable. vocation as baptized Christians. our own lives if we failed to answer Christ’s What the Catholic Church in central and When we love God with all of our heart, call to love another? Can we really afford to southern Indiana offers is unique. We offer soul and mind then his grace makes it turn a blind eye to those in need around us? Do you have an intention for the Gospel as a source of healing freedom. possible to carry out the threefold task that We all share the responsibility to look after Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? We provide the sacraments as a source of we received in baptism. Then we can love each other, especially those in grave need. You may mail it to him at: strength and spiritual healing. And our our neighbor. With God, it is always Our responsibility is measured by the ministries of charity offer people in need possible to move beyond our preoccu- blessings that are ours. Archbishop Buechlein’s Christ’s compassionate love. pations, and even our own pain, so that we One of the great demands of charity is Prayer List It is sometimes difficult to make the can reach out to help ease the burdens of the call to care for those we don’t know and Archdiocese of Indianapolis connection between our Catholic faith and others. will probably never know. It is one of the 1400 N. Meridian St. identity, and what at times we call “real It was helpful when I was dealing with challenges of the Christ Our Hope annual P.O. Box 1410 life.” Our threefold task of proclaiming cancer to have many people write to tell me appeal. When I think about caring for those Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 God’s word and the teaching of Jesus, and that they were praying for me. Many shared we don’t know, I think of Simon of Cyrene. our participation in the sacraments and stories of their own battles with cancer or doing the ministry of charity sound right, asked me to pray for them or someone in but translating them into daily living is a their family who was suffering from cancer. Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for October challenge. We are especially challenged At times, it was especially heartbreaking to Youth Ministers: that they may always encourage youth to consider service in the when things aren’t going so good for us. hear from families whose children were Church, especially as priests and religious. I’ll have to admit there were times fighting cancer or to hear from a parent who

Ayudar al prójimo requiere un corazón abierto a la gracia de Dios

uando el papa Benedicto XVI visitó ticárseme el cáncer, hubo ocasiones en las tratamientos para curar un cáncer. Y sin A Simón Cirineo se le sacó de la Estados Unidos en abril de 2008, que me preguntaba: “¿por qué yo?” embargo, iban a trabajar todos los días multitud para ayudar a Jesús a cargar su Celigió el título “Cristo, nuestra Quizás Dios quería que me detuviera un porque tenían que sustentar a sus familias. cruz. Era poco probable que Simón supiera esperanza” como el tema de su visita poco y reflexionara un tanto más sobre Era difícil leer esos relatos, pero al siquiera quién era Jesús. Seguramente fue pastoral. Reconoció que nuestra cultura nuestra misión. Tal vez quería que me mismo tiempo fueron una dádiva, porque un ayudante reacio al principio, pero en el busca la esperanza. convirtiera en un mejor obispo haciendo que impidieron que me aislara y me centrara camino al Calvario la Divina Providencia Cuando resolvimos renovar nuestra me identificara más plenamente con los únicamente en mi problema. Esas historias hizo que fuera una experiencia reveladora. convocatoria de corresponsabilidad, enfermos y los que sufren. O posiblemente eran puentes que me conectaban con el Quizás nos sintamos como Simón tomamos en cuenta lo que nuestra misión Dios sólo me estaba llamando a aceptar el sufrimiento de los demás. Cirineo cuando se nos llama a ayudar a un arquidiocesana ofrece a los necesitados. hecho de que Él está a cargo y que debo Las cargas y las cruces que debemos desconocido. Hace falta un corazón abierto Nuestra misión de compasión brinda una someterme a la fe. llevar en nuestras vidas pueden volvernos al poder de la gracia de Dios. esperanza que consta de tres partes: la Para serles franco, no sé cuál era el introvertidos y separarnos del resto; o Nuestro reto es continuar tratando de proclamación del Evangelio y de las propósito de Dios. Puedo decirles lo que pueden abrirnos más a la verdad de que Dios vencer el egocentrismo natural que nos enseñanzas de Jesús, la celebración de los aprendí de esta experiencia: lo que Dios tiene un plan para cada uno de nosotros. empuja a esquivar las oportunidades para Sacramentos y la participación en el verdaderamente quiere de todos nosotros es ¿Cuánta esperanza menos nos quedaría ayudar a nuestro prójimo desconocido. † ministerio de la caridad. El papa Benedicto nuestro amor a cambio del Suyo. El amor es en la vida si no atendiéramos el llamado de dice que estas tareas son esenciales para la nuestra principal vocación como cristianos Cristo de amarnos los unos a los otros? ¿En Iglesia y que son inseparables. bautizados. verdad podemos darnos el lujo de hacernos ¿Tiene una intención que desee Lo que ofrece la Iglesia católica en el Cuando amamos a Dios con todo el la vista gorda frente a aquellos que nos incluir en la lista de oración del centro y sur de Indiana es algo único. corazón, mente y alma, Su gracia nos necesitan? Todos tenemos la responsabilidad Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar Ofrecemos el Evangelio como fuente de permite llevar a cabo la tarea de tres partes compartida de cuidarnos mutuamente, su correspondencia a: libertad sanadora. Ofrecemos los que se nos asignó en el bautismo. Podemos especialmente a los necesitados. Nuestra Sacramentos como fuente de fortaleza y amar al prójimo. Con Dios siempre es responsabilidad se mide mediante las Lista de oración del Arzobispo consuelo espiritual. Y nuestros ministerios posible ver más allá de nuestras preocupa- bendiciones que tenemos. Buechlein de caridad ofrecen a los necesitados el amor ciones, e incluso de nuestro propio dolor, Uno de los mayores retos de la caridad es Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis compasivo de Cristo. para acercarnos a los demás y ayudarles a el llamado a socorrer a aquellos que no 1400 N. Meridian St. A veces resulta difícil hacer la conexión aliviar sus cargas. conocemos y probablemente nunca P.O. Box 1410 entre nuestra fe católica y nuestra identidad, Cuando estaba lidiando con el cáncer, me conozcamos. Este es uno de los desafíos de Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 y lo que solemos llamar “la vida real.” resultó reconfortante que mucha gente me la convocatoria anual “Cristo nuestra Nuestra tarea de tres partes de proclamar la escribiera para decirme que rezaban por mí. esperanza.” Cuando reflexiono sobre el palabra de Dios y las enseñanzas de Jesús, Muchos compartían los relatos de su propia auxilio a los desconocidos, pienso en Simón Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, participar en los Sacramentos y en el lucha contra el cáncer o me pedían que Cirineo. Language Training Center, Indianapolis. ministerio de la caridad parece ideal, pero rezara por ellos o por algún familiar que ponerlas en práctica en nuestra vida diaria sufría de cáncer. En ocasiones era La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en octubre puede resultar todo un desafío. Sentimos especialmente desgarrador saber de familias este desafío especialmente cuando las cosas cuyos hijos estaban luchando contra el Pastores Juveniles: Que ellos siempre puedan animar a los jóvenes a considerar no nos van bien. cáncer o padres que se sentían exhaustos por dando servicio a la iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes y religiosos. Debo admitir que después de diagnos- los estragos físicos causados por los Page 6 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Events Calendar

October 23 Oct. 23-Nov. 23 East Central High School 812-689-3551. Indianapolis. The Tamarindo Information: 812-547-9901. Foundation, “An Evening with St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Clowes Memorial Hall, Performing Arts Center, October 28 Butler University, Indianapolis. St. Leon. One-day conference, John Guiliano,” dinner, November 2 (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. Hyatt Regency, 1 S. Capitol “Holy Lands–Journey of a “Healing of the Heart,” Father entertainment, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 13th St., Indianapolis. Ave., Indianapolis. National Pilgrim Artist,” Gregory Bramlage and Deacon Information: Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Fall luncheon and card party, photographs Conference on Youth Violence Ralph Poyo, presenters, 8 a.m. [email protected]. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. 11 a.m., $8 per person. and audio narrative of and Technology: “Keeping Information: 317-356-0774. images from holy sites on Late registrations $50 per person All Souls Day Masses, noon and do not include meal plan. Our Kids Safe in a Virtual Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, four continents by Denis Ryan World,” and 6 p.m. Information: Information: 812-623-8007 or 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 14598 Oak Ridge Road, October 23-25 Kelly Jr., free exhibit, Information and registration: 317-574-8898 or www.catholic log on to www.Healing Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, meet the photographer 317-916-3525 or 800-265-3220, cemeteries.cc. ThroughThePowerof Lafayette). “Fighting St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Nov. 1, 12:30 p.m.; Nov. 8, or log on to www.clarian.org/ St. Mother Theodore Guérin 1:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, 6 p.m. JesusChrist.org. Pornography,” The King’s Men communityplunge. founders Mark Houck and Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Fest, $25 per person or Information: October 25 Damian Wargo, presenters, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., $100 per family. Information: www.deniskelly.com. October 29 MKVS, Divine Mercy and 12:30 p.m. Information: Indianapolis. All Souls Day 812-535-2925 or St. Francis Hospital Joint and October 24 Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, 317-514-6638 or Mass, [email protected]. Spine Center, 1600 Albany St., noon. Information: Northside Knights of located on 925 South, .8 mile Beech Grove. “Hip and Knee [email protected]. 317-784-4439. Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st east of 421 South and 12 miles Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston, Education Seminars,” 6 p.m. St., Indianapolis. St. Pius X south of Versailles. Mass, noon, Information: 317-782-4422 or St. Paul Church, Louisville, Ky. “Kindle the Calvary Cemetery, Parish and Knights of on third Sunday holy hour stfrancishospitals.org. 814 Jefferson St., Tell City. Flame,” Catholic Columbus, co-sponsors, and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray 150th Anniversary Mass, 4227 Wabash Ave., Charismatic Conference. “Oktoberfest,” games, family the new Marian Way, 1 p.m., November 1 Archbishop Daniel M. Terre Haute. All Souls Day Information: 502-435-6186 or activities, 5 p.m. Information: Father Elmer Burwinkel, Northside Knights of Columbus Buechlein, celebrant, 10 a.m., Mass, 11 a.m. Information: www.ccrlouisville.org. 317-244-4534. celebrant. Information: Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., lunch reception following Mass. 812-232-8404. †

Retreats and Programs 812-623-8007 or www.HealingThroughThe “Preaching Luke,” Benedictine Father Brendan November 6-7 PowerofJesusChrist.org. Moss, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, October 24 [email protected]. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Indianapolis. Retreat, “Letting Mary Guide East Central Performing Arts Center, St. Leon. November 2-6 Your Family toward Peacefulness,” One-day conference, “Healing of the Heart,” 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Spa Day,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $100 per person. Information: Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, Benedictine Sister Paula Hagen, presenter, Deacon Ralph Poyo and Father Gregory 317-788-7581 or [email protected]. St. Meinrad. Retreat for priests, “Reflections Fri. 6-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $12 per person Bramlage, presenters, on the Gospel of Luke and Contemporary 8 a.m-8 p.m., $40 plus $15 meal plan, October 26-30 Ministry,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, or $20 per couple, child care available. registration due Oct. 14, walk-in fee $50 with Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or Information: 317-328-1253 or no meal plan available. Information: St. Meinrad. Retreat for priests, [email protected]. [email protected]. † St. Martin de Porres Mass set for Nov. 3 VIPs The sixth annual Mass and el 3 de noviembre, 2009, a las 7:00 p.m., Joe and Rosie (Oesterling) Chance, members Fiesta/Harambee in honor of the feast day en la Catedral , ubicada en el 1347 North of St. Mary Parish in Rushville, celebrated their of St. Martin de Porres will begin at 7 p.m. Meridian Street en Indianápolis. Esta 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 10 by attending the on Nov. 3 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Fiesta/Harambee es patrocinada por la wedding of their oldest granddaughter. 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. Comisión del Ministerio Multicultural de la The couple was married on Oct. 10, 1959, at Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is the Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis y atrae a los St. Mary Church in Rushville. main celebrant for the liturgy. católicos del centro y del sur de They are the parents of two children: Cindy Sponsored by the archdiocesan Indianápolis para reunirse y recordar en Powers and David Chance. They also have Multicultural Ministry Commission, the alabanza y canción un humilde santo five grandchildren. † Fiesta/Harambee draws Catholics from Peruano quien se considera ser el patrón de central and southern Indiana together to la justicia inter-racial. El Padre Todd remember in worship and song the Goodson, párroco de parroquia Santa St. Nicholas School in Sunman to host Peruvian saint who is considered to be the Mónica dará la homilía. Varios grupos de patron of interracial justice. coro del área, junto con bailarines de alumni fundraising dinner on Nov. 7 A reception at the Archbishop O’Meara África, participarán en estas festividades Catholic Center will follow the Mass. que continuarán después de la Misa en el St. Nicholas School, 6461 E. at the school. A presentation about the Those planning to attend are invited to Assembly Hall en el Centro Católico que St. Nicholas Drive, in Sunman will host school and its needs will begin at 7 p.m. bring a favorite ethnic snack to the free está enfrente de la catedral. Se les invita a a fundraising dinner for alumni on A cemetery service to honor the Fiesta/Harambee event. todos los que asistirán esta Misa y evento Nov. 7 to celebrate the school’s deceased alumni of the school will begin especial a que traigan su platillo favorito 150th anniversary. at 1 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the parish La cuarta Misa anual y para compartir y para que otros conozcan The events begin with Mass at cemetery. Fiesta/Harambee, en honor del Día Festivo otras comidas. La entrada a esta St. Nicholas Church at 4 p.m. followed For more information or to register de San Martín de Porres se llevara a cabo Fiesta/Harambee es gratis. † by a free dinner provided by the parish for the dinner, call the parish at men’s and ladies’ sodalities at 5:30 p.m. 812-623-2964. † Benedict Inn to host conference sponsored by Catholic Charities USA Submitted photo Catholic Charities USA will host a Stockton, Calif.; and Rachel Lustig of leadership training conference for Catholic Charities USA. Catholics to serve those in need in their The conference registration fee is $90. parish neighborhoods through social Scholarships are available. ministry on Nov. 6-7 at the Benedict Inn For more information or to register for Retreat and Conference Center, the conference, call Stefanie Anderson at 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove. 317-236-1536 or 800-382-9836, Speakers include Bill Purcell of the ext. 1536. Center for Social Concerns at the More information on the conference is University of Notre Dame in northern posted online, and can be accessed at Indiana; Rich Fowler of the Diocese of www.SpreadingHopeEverywhere.com. † Carmelite nun professes solemn vows Carmelite Sister Mary Joseph of Divine Archabbey presided at the Profession Mass, Mercy, the former Nguyen Diep Cam Tu, with 10 priests concelebrating. professed solemn Sister Mary Joseph is a native of vows as a Discalced North Vietnam. She escaped with her Carmelite nun at the family after many failed attempts in the Carmelite Monastery 1980s, and came to the United States in of St. Joseph in 1992. Terre Haute on The Nguyen family has given Aug. 22 into the two daughters to God in the Carmelite way Rosary procession hands of Mother Anne of life. Carmelite Sister Emily Marie of the of Jesus, prioress of Cross, the former Nguyen Diep Chau Thao, Father Jonathan Meyer, members of the Knights of Columbus and members of St. Mary Parish in the monastery. made her profession in the Carmel of North Vernon, where Father Meyer is pastor, pray the rosary while on a procession outside the Benedictine Alhambra, Calif., on July 25. Seymour Deanery parish church. The procession took place on the memorial of the Nativity of the Archabbot Justin Sister Emily Marie was able to be with Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, which is the patronal feast of the parish. Father Meyer is also Sr. Mary Joseph of DuVall of the Carmelites of Terre Haute for Sister pastor of St. Joseph Parish and St. Anne Parish, both in Jennings County. Divine Mercy, O.C.D. Saint Meinrad Mary Joseph’s solemn profession. † The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 7 Hope and heartbreak mark a high school senior’s season By John Shaughnessy Schlerosing Colongitis, which affects the liver and the bile ducts. He had a surgery in The snapshots capture the high school February, followed by another one in August. senior in his last sports season. “Half my liver is already dead, the other In a pre-season photo, the picture focuses side is holding strong,” says Reece, a Photo by John Shaughnessy Photo by on the student-athlete smiling, and greeting member of St. Malachy Parish in his teammates and coaches before another Brownsburg. “Later in my life, I’ll likely practice that leaves him drained and have to have a liver transplant.” sweating. His mother, Pam Gillund, adds a detail A photo taken before the first game of the that Reece didn’t share. season shows the youth putting on the “The doctor is concerned about cancer,” team’s jersey, his face revealing a mixture of she says. “It’s one of the fear factors.” hope, nervousness and intensity for one last Then she shares a telling moment about season that is just minutes from starting. Reece, the third of her four children with her Another photo captures the player in the husband, Kim. heat of a game, his heart and his love for the “After he had surgery in February, we sport reflected in his eyes as he tries to make took him home,” she recalls. “We laid him a play that requires a split-second reaction— on the sofa and his rosary fell out of his all in front of a crowd and against an pocket. I know he’s drawing strength from opponent that wants to win just as much. his faith. He’s an altar server and a And somewhere in that pile of pictures is eucharistic minister. He’s very spiritual, and the painful reminder of a moment that he has to be to get through all this. He’s just always comes too soon for the senior so strong. The doctors tell him to live each Reese Gillund poses on Sept. 28 at Lawrence Park in Indianapolis while his teammates on the boys’ athlete—and even his parents. day and remain positive. God has given him soccer team of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis practice together. Yet before that photo is viewed, there are a lot to deal with, and he’s dealt with it very a few others to consider, including this well.” never complains and he’s unselfish as a 2009 boys’ soccer season came to an abrupt difficult-to-look-at snapshot that pictures The only time she has seen Reece angry teammate. Reece personifies everything you end in a loss on Oct. 10 to Pike High School Reece Gillund in the third game of the through it all was when he suffered the want in a player and a person. For him, it’s in Indianapolis. Reece’s high school career 2009 boys’ soccer season for Cardinal Ritter broken jaw. not what he can’t do. He chooses to do what as a soccer player also ended. Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis. Even before the season started, Reece he can.” A snapshot shows him walking off the It shows a moment that no high school knew this would be his last one for playing After he suffered the fractured jaw, Reece field after that final game. A look of athlete—especially a senior—wants to a sport he has loved since he was in the chose to continue to be there for his heartbreak marks his face. It’s the experience. first grade. He already had dreams for his teammates, offering them encouragement heartbreak that the vast majority of high In that moment, Reece charges toward a future—heading to college, going to Europe and advice—even when it crushed him to sit school athletes feel after their last game— rolling ball while a player on the other team some day, earning a degree in aeronautical on the bench in his team’s uniform and not just because they have lost the game, but also races toward it. technology, wanting to get his pilot’s license watch game after game of his senior season more so because it suddenly hits them that “He wasn’t going to slow down and to fly planes. slip away. they will never have that high school neither was I,” Reece recalls. “He hit me in But there were also his dreams for “It’s a terrible feeling when you’ve been experience again. the right side of the face and the next thing I playing one last season of soccer in high on the varsity for four years and you’ve “It was pretty sad stepping off the field knew I was on the ground.” school. been on the field,” he says. “It’s hard not to for the last time,” Reece says. “It was In the collision, Reece suffered a “When the team plays together, strings a be able to help your teammates.” heartbreaking knowing you weren’t going to fractured jaw. In the collision, all the dreams few passes together and gets a goal, that’s As an outlet, he wrote music. He also play with these people again and knowing and hopes that Reece had for his senior always a great feeling,” he says. “So is dreamed of being able to return for the that your soccer career was over.” season also seemed to be shattered. As he winning. I love the finesse of soccer. It’s not game on Senior Night at the end of the A person who strives “to look forward to left the hospital with his jaw wired shut, he a sport everyone can do. When you do things regular season. That dream came true after the good things that will happen in the just hoped that he would be able to return to right, it looks so good.” the wires and screws were removed from his future,” Reece allowed himself to look back play before the season ended. His ability made him a key player on his jaw. one more time at a year that has challenged For anyone who knows Reece, the injury high school team. “It felt really good to get back out there,” him in so many ways. seemed even more painful because of the “His skills have always been in the top he says. “It was a great feeling to be out “It’s hard to get through stuff like that, heartbreak that the 18-year-old youth has tier,” says Mike DeChant, an assistant coach there playing with all my friends. Just going through it alone,” he says. “I couldn’t had to endure. of the Cardinal Ritter boys’ soccer team. getting touches on the ball felt really good.” have done it without my faith, my family A year ago, Reece was diagnosed with a “He’s not a big kid, but he’s got a lot of heart Two games into the single-elimination and my friends. I don’t know what I would degenerative disease called Primary and a lot of spirit. He always plays hard, he high school state tournament, Ritter’s have done without them supporting me.” † Pope to visit Rome synagogue in January, Vatican says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a gesture of interfaith in 1986 when he became the first pope to visit the Authorities were unable to stop the rabble and reconciliation, Pope Benedict XVI will visit the Rome Roman synagogue. Pope Benedict’s visit comes at the feared the worst, but a sudden and tremendous synagogue and meet with the invitation of Rabbi Riccardo di Segni, the chief rabbi downpour extinguished the mob’s torches and city’s Jewish community in of Rome. scattered the crowd, saving the ghetto’s inhabitants. January, the Vatican announced. In a statement explaining the significance of the date The name “Lead Mo’ed” refers to the dark, leaden The pope’s visit on Jan. 17, of the visit, the Vatican said “Lead Mo’ed” recalls a color of the Roman skies just before the rain began 2010, coincides with the Roman historical event considered miraculous by the Roman to fall. Jewish commemoration of Jewish community. Pope Benedict has made Catholic-Jewish relations a “Lead Mo’ed,” which marks a In 1793, anti-Jewish tensions ran high throughout the priority of his pontificate, and has visited synagogues in torrential rain in 1793 that saved Papal States because Jews were being blamed for New York and Cologne, Germany. He also visited Jews from a Roman mob’s supporting new revolutionary ideas coming from France. Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp in Poland. During his attempt to attack them. A Roman mob descended on the city’s Jewish ghetto, trip to the Holy Land in May, he met with Holocaust Pope Benedict’s predecessor, intent on burning down its gates and doing violence to survivors at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Pope Benedict XVI Pope John Paul II, made history its residents. Jerusalem. †

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the Vatican, I can say that this new possibility is in no sense In 1980, the Vatican made a special pastoral provision for ANGLICANS at all intended to undermine existing relations between our members of the Episcopal Church, the U.S. province of the two communions or to be an act of proselytism or aggression. Anglican Communion, who wanted to become Catholic after continued from page 1 It is described as simply a response to specific inquiries from the Episcopalians began ordaining women priests. The implementing it were undergoing final revisions and would be certain Anglican groups and individuals wishing to find their provision included permission for entire parishes of former published in a couple of weeks. future within the Roman Catholic Church. Episcopalians to use elements of their liturgy in the Catholic In establishing the new “For those who wish to enter into full communion with the Mass. jurisdictions, Pope Benedict is Roman Catholic Church in the near future, this Archbishop Di Noia said only a handful of parishes took responding to “many requests” announcement will clarify possible options, and we wish advantage of that special permission, and in 2003 the Vatican submitted by individual Anglicans and them God’s strength and guidance in their discernment,” the approved The Book of Divine Worship for their liturgical use. by Anglican groups—including “20 to Anglican leader said. But he said many of those now seeking communion with 30 bishops”—asking to enter into full Cardinal Levada also said Cardinal Walter Kasper, Rome wanted a stronger affirmation of their Anglican communion with the Catholic Church, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian heritage and a guarantee that it would continue to have a the cardinal said. Unity, had been informed about the pope’s decision. place in the Catholic Church, which is why the pope ordered At the same time, Cardinal Levada Asked on Oct. 15 about the possible entrance of groups of the establishment of personal ordinariates. said the new provision does not former Anglicans into the Catholic Church, Cardinal Kasper The number of ordinariates and their headquarters will be weaken the commitment of the Vatican said, “We are not fishing in the Anglican lake; proselytism is determined by the number of Anglicans seeking full Cardinal to promoting Christian unity, but is a not the policy of the Catholic Church. But if there are people communion, Cardinal Levada said. The head of each William J. Levada recognition that many Anglicans share who, obeying their consciences, want to become Catholic, we ordinariate will be a former Anglican clergyman, who will the Catholic faith, and that Anglicans cannot shut the door.” not necessarily be ordained a Catholic bishop. have a spiritual and liturgical life worth preserving. U.S. Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia, secretary of the New priests for the ordinariates will study in seminaries “It has always been the principal aim—the principal aim— Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments and with other Catholic seminarians, but an ordinariate can to achieve the full, visible unity” of the Catholic Church and former undersecretary of the doctrinal congregation, spoke at “establish a house of formation to address the particular Anglican Communion, the cardinal said. the press conference with Cardinal Levada. needs of formation in the Anglican patrimony,” But given recent changes within many Anglican provinces “We have been praying for unity for 40 years. We find Cardinal Levada said. with the ordination of women priests and bishops, and the now that the prayers we have had are being answered in a In general, married Anglican priests and bishops who acceptance of homosexual acts in some areas, the prospect of way that we did not anticipate. So the Holy Spirit is at work become Catholic will be ordained Catholic priests as will full unity “seemed to recede,” he said. here and the Holy See cannot not respond,” the archbishop married Anglican seminarians, he said. The Church recognizes and welcomes those Anglicans who said. But an unmarried man ordained a Catholic priest will fully share the Catholic faith, agree with the Catholic view that In 1993, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales asked not be permitted to marry, and the pope’s apostolic only men can be ordained priests, and recognize the role of the the Vatican not to implement special structures for former constitution will state a clear preference for a celibate clergy, bishop of Rome—the pope—as the sign and guarantor of Anglicans in their country, saying that the formation of Archbishop Di Noia said. Church unity, he said. Anglican-identity Catholic parishes would only further Cardinal Levada told reporters that he realizes “for some At a press conference in London on Oct. 20, Anglican fracture the Christian community and would make the people it seems to be a problem” that the Vatican is allowing Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury, head of the eventual unity of the Catholic Church and Anglican married former Anglicans to be ordained Catholic priests, but Anglican Communion, and Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Communion more difficult. will not allow Catholic priests who have left to marry to Westminster, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Participants in the Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue also return to ministry. England and Wales, issued a joint statement saying the new have expressed concern in the past that the movement of “They are two different circumstances,” the cardinal said. provisions are a recognition of “the substantial overlap in faith, Catholics to the Anglican Communion is making the Respecting “the authenticity of the call to service” of doctrine and spirituality between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion more liberal, while the movement of Anglican clergy who were married when they came to the Anglican tradition.” Anglicans to the Catholic Church is making the Catholic decision to become Catholic is different from the case of “Without the dialogues of the past 40 years, this recognition community more conservative. “a Catholic who knowingly commits to a celibate priesthood would not have been possible, nor would hopes for full visible Archbishop Di Noia said, “The ecumenical movement has and then decides for different reasons to leave the priesthood unity have been nurtured,” the two leaders said. changed. There has been a tremendous shift” in the prospects for married life.” Cardinal Levada told reporters he met personally on Oct. 19 for full, complete union. “I do not think it is an insurmountable problem,” with Archbishop Williams, who had been told about the new Many Anglicans already consider themselves to be Cardinal Levada said, adding that the Church needs to arrangement a month earlier. Catholic, Archbishop Di Noia said, and the pope’s new educate Catholics that the dispensation for former In a letter to top Anglican leaders, Archbishop Williams initiative will make “explicit the bond that is already Anglican clergy is an exception and that the Church said, “In the light of recent discussions with senior officials in implicit.” continues to uphold the virtue of celibacy. † The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 9

Catholic News Around Indiana for trying to control you.’ … When kids come and tell you something, tell them you appreciate them sharing that.”

• Diocese of Gary (For these stories and more news from the Diocese of • Diocese of Evansville Lafayette, log on to the Web site of The Catholic Moment at • Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana www.thecatholicmoment.org.) † • Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND Compiled by Brandon A. Evans Submitted photo/Tim Hunt, NorthwestHunt, photo/Tim Submitted Catholic Indiana DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA Indiana diocese suspends administering of holy Presentation offers tips for Communion through chalice Bishop Dale J. Melczek speaks with Deacon Christopher Hawkins at creating a calmer home for the reception following the annual anniversary Mass for deacons of FORT WAYNE—In a letter to parishioners in the Diocese the Diocese of Gary on Oct. 1. both parents and children of Fort-Wayne-South Bend, Bishop John M. D’Arcy announced the suspension of DIOCESE OF GARY WESTFIELD—If you can raise a child into an adult who receiving holy Communion through can control his emotions, you are doing a good job as a the chalice at parishes throughout the Deacons bring ‘enormous parent. diocese. That was the message that Kirk Martin delivered to more “After consulting with the regional vitality’ through their than 200 parents at St. Maria Goretti Church on Sept. 29. He vicars and receiving competent spoke about ways to create a calm home, help children with medical advice, I have determined in various ministries special needs, and build confidence, vision and internal the best interest of the health of all in motivation. our communities, and especially our GRIFFITH—Deacons may not possess the perfection of Martin, a behavioral consultant from Washington, D.C., young children, that we will suspend angels, but there is a similarity between the two groups, has worked with more than 1,500 children through the administering of holy Bishop Dale J. Melczek of the Diocese of Gary told Celebrate!Calm, an educational organization for parents, Bishop John M. D’Arcy Communion through the chalice,” permanent deacons and their wives on Oct. 1. kids and teachers. He is the author of four books and writes Bishop D’Arcy said in a letter During his homily at the annual diocesan celebration a weekly newsletter. published in the Oct. 18 issue of Today’s Catholic, with deacons at St. Mary Church, Bishop Melczek said, Exercise before breakfast can calm children, Martin said. newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The “Like the angels, the Lord calls deacons to speak to his “If you have a trampoline, challenge your child to go out suspension went into effect the weekend of Oct. 17-18. people about his desires and his plans.” and jump a number of times before you finish making In reaching the decision, the bishop said that diocesan Just as God sends angels to remind people of his love breakfast,” he said. “Ninety-nine percent of the time you officials consulted medical authorities, including Dr. Deborah and care for them, the bishop continued, “so does he send control the mood of your child in the morning by your McMahan, health commissioner of Allen County. deacons to persons in everyday places and circumstances to mood. Start the day with connectors—you can’t get “Dr. McMahan informs us that the present situation is remind them that he loves them and watches over them with compliance until you connect. Either ask your child about classified as a pandemic, meaning that individuals do not his Providence.” something that is interesting to him or start the day with have any natural immunity to H1N1,” Bishop D’Arcy said. With the nine deacons ordained in June, the Diocese of praise. “The H1N1 virus may have run its course in three months Gary has 48 active permanent deacons and 11 senior “Welcome kids into the day in a calm way,” Martin said. or it may last longer. We will monitor the situation, but I deacons. Depending on their time, talents and the needs of “Use as few words as possible in the morning. Your voice is want to make it clear that no parish may give holy their parishes, they serve in various capacities. as irritating to your kids as your spouse’s voice is to you. Communion from the cup until the suspension is lifted.” “I cannot imagine this local Church without deacons,” Bedtime issues begin in the morning.” The suspension applies to all parishes and at all Masses Bishop Melczek said. “You bring an enormous vitality to When parents encounter defiance and disrespect, they on Sundays, solemnities and weekdays. the parishes and institutions in which you serve.” should address their own behavior before addressing their child’s, Martin said. (For this story and more news from the Diocese of (For this story and more news from the Diocese of Gary, “Don’t try to change everything at once—change yourself Fort Wayne-South Bend, log on to the Web site of log on to the Web site of the Northwest Indiana Catholic at first,” Martin said. “Go home and say, ‘I want to apologize Today’s Catholic at www.todayscatholicnews.org.) † www.nwicatholic.com.) † Robin Run Village & Garden Homes...

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is dominated by “Dead Christ,” a life-size ‘SACRED SPAIN’ sculpture of Jesus made of polychromed wood by Madrid sculptor Juan Sánchez continued from page 1 Barba.The torn, bruised and bloody body “was the subject of heated debate in the of the crucified Christ lies on a table in Spanish world, in particular,” she explained. the center of the gallery, and is “The Spanish monarchs were great surrounded by paintings depicting his advocates of the doctrine. Passion.

“It’s a very complicated thing to This figure of Christ has been photo/courtesySubmitted Artof Museum Indianapolis represent it visually,” Kasl said. “The key venerated during Good Friday figure in this pictorial debate was a painter processions in the Spanish town of in Seville named Francesco Pacheco, who Navalcarnero since 1652. Around 1735, codified the imagery of the Immaculate the corpus was modified to create Conception. Pacheco was very deliberate moveable arms articulated at the and very explicit. His famous treatise on shoulders so it could be used to enact painting, first published in 1649, includes “The Descent from the Cross” and instructions for painting the Virgin of the “The Entombment” during Holy Week. Immaculate Conception in which he Until now, it has never been exhibited specifies her age, the color of her hair, the outside of Navalcarnero. color of her clothing and the nature of the “With the Eyes of the Soul,” the symbols that surround her … [taken] from fourth gallery, takes its name from the Book of Revelation.” St.Teresa of Avila’s writings and Among other paintings in this gallery demonstrates the challenges that Spanish are “The Dream of St. Joseph” by Francisco artists faced in representing the invisible Rizi of Madrid, which dates to about 1665, by visible means. Images of St.Teresa, and “Philip IV Swearing an Oath to Defend St. John of God, St. Bernard, St. Rose of the Doctrine of the Immaculate Lima and St. Francis of Assisi illustrate Conception” by Pedro de Valpuesta, their visionary experiences. completed about 1645-50. “Visualizing Sanctity,” the fifth gallery, Also featured in this gallery is a beautiful pays tribute to some of the saints that Spanish colonial monstrance from serve as models of Christian holiness. Colombia made of silver, gilt, diamonds, A large reliquary bust of St. Francis emeralds, amethysts and pearls, which was Xavier, the patron saint of the created by an unknown artist during the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is attributed second half of the 17th century. to Seville sculptor Juan de Mesa. It dates “True Likeness,” the second gallery, to about 1625 and depicts his heart explores the idea that some sacred images aflame with the love of God. At one time, exist because of their miraculous origin. it contained a relic of the Jesuit St. Luke the Evangelist is recognized in the missionary from Spain. exhibit as the first Christian painter. “Living with Images,” the sixth and Particularly notable is a painting of final gallery, features images that Jesus, titled “Holy Face,” by El Greco and functioned as visual aids to private prayer his workshop in Toledo dating to 1586-95, and meditation in homes and cloisters. which reproduces the miraculous image on This gallery features an ornately “Veronica’s cloth,” believed to have been painted, flat wooden crucifix by imprinted with Christ’s features when he Juan Carreño de Miranda of Madrid, wiped blood and perspiration from his face which was created in 1658 as a gift from on the way to Calvary. the artist to King Philip IV. Another image of the “Holy Face” by Of special note in this gallery is a Fray Alonso López de Herrera, a Spanish- sculpture of “The Virgin Mary Adoring the born Dominican friar, dates to 1624, and Christ Child” after his birth in Bethlehem. includes a rubric attesting that this image Pedro de Mena of Granade sculpted the Above, this depiction of “Christ on has a miraculous origin, is genuine and compelling images of the Nativity using the Cross” was painted by Spanish was divinely inspired. polychromed wood and vitreous paste in artist Sebastián López de Arteaga of Also in this gallery is a large painting 1684. Seville in 1643. It is on loan from the of the “Virgin of Guadalupe” created by Mary’s hands are joined in prayer as a museum at the Basilica of Our Lady an unknown artist in Mexico about 1700. model of devotion while she gazes at the of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The It was acquired by the Indianapolis naked infant Jesus. An exhibition label “Sacred Spain” exhibition opened Museum of Art in December of 2008 and explains that his newborn nakedness on Oct. 11 and continues through

restored for this exhibit. Four roundels in symbolizes his poverty, humility and Jan. 3. During its first week, Submitted photo/courtesyMuseum of Art Indianapolis the corners depict the Virgin’s innocence, and a shroud-like cloth under museum staff members have appearance to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac him alludes to his sacrifice on the Cross, spoken with visitors from as far in December of 1531 and her image’s revealing the link between the Nativity and away as Mexico City and Madrid. miraculous origin. the Eucharist. Nearby is the legendary golden “This new exhibit was organized by the Right, the legendary golden “Crown of the Andes” topped with a Indianapolis Museum of Art and will only “Crown of the Andes,” topped with a cross and created by an unknown artist to be shown here,” Kasl said. “As a curator, cross, was created by an unknown adorn a sculpture of the Virgin of the I’d like to see people not just looking at the artist to adorn a sculpture of the Immaculate Conception venerated at the images, but also contemplating them.” Virgin of the Immaculate Conception cathedral in Popayan, Colombia.The venerated at the cathedral in crown is decorated with 447 emeralds, the (For more information about Popayan, Colombia. The crown is largest collection of emeralds in the world, “Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the decorated with 447 emeralds, and and has rarely been displayed publicly. Spanish World” and the museum hours, has rarely been displayed publicly. “Moving Images,” the breathtaking log on to the Web site at third gallery, features blood-red walls and www.imamuseum.org.) †

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By Mary Ann Wyand our collection,” Witkowski said during an Mainardi altarpiece was Oct. 8 interview. “Christina Milton owned by American Restoring priceless and historic art is O’Connell, an associate paintings novelist and Indianapolis painstaking work that requires patience, conservator, worked on the painting as native Booth Tarkington precision and perfection. well and did a lot of preparatory work on before his widow donated Linda Witkowski, senior conservator of it. … Laura Mosteller, a conservation it to the art museum in paintings-regional services at the Indian- technician, worked on the [ornate] frame, 1951. apolis Museum of Art, was among several which also required a tremendous amount This noteworthy

conservators who worked on the of work.” example of Tuscan High photo/courtesySubmitted Artof Museum Indianapolis restoration of “Virgin of Guadalupe,” a Witkowski said “the painting was Renaissance art was in unique oil on canvas painting created by executed in Mexico and shipped to Spain, storage at the museum for an unknown artist about 1700 in Mexico and then we acquired it from Spain so it 40 years due to its fragile and purchased by the museum in is back in the Americas again.” condition. December 2008. (See photos, page 1.) Kasl said this depiction of Our Lady of David Miller, senior It is on display in the museum’s Guadalupe is significant because it conservator of paintings, “Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the includes four roundels, or scenes, that was the Mainardi project Spanish World” exhibit through Jan. 3. illustrate the story of the Virgin Mary’s director. Assisting him “Ronda Kasl [senior curator of appearance to Juan Diego at Tepeyac in were Monica Griesbach of painting and sculpture before 1800] was Mexico between Dec. 9 and Dec. 12 in New York, a specialist in instrumental in discovering the painting, 1531 and her miraculous image on his the structural treatment of and seeing that our museum could acquire tilma, or cloak. paintings on wood panels; it as one of the permanent paintings in The tilma’s perfectly preserved image museum staff members of the Virgin Mary, shown pregnant with Witkowski and Milton the Christ Child, is displayed for O’Connell; and graduate After a two-year restoration effort by a team of conservators, veneration in the Basilica of Our Lady of student intern Kathryn this altarpiece titled “Virgin and Child Enthroned with St. Justus Guadalupe in Mexico City. Campbell, who studied of Volterra and St. Margaret of Antioch” is on display in the “The conservation of the painting paintings conservation at Clowes Courtyard at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. It was painted and frame combined required about Buffalo State College in by artist Sebastiano Mainardi of Florence in 1507 during the height 1,000 hours of work,” Witkowski said. Buffalo, N.Y. of the Italian Renaissance. “It takes a certain temperament to be a Witkowski said the conservator. You have to have patience Mainardi altarpiece was painted with egg in which the same figural groups were

Submitted photo/courtesySubmitted Artof Museum Indianapolis as well as an understanding of art, tempera, and had been damaged by dirt, used. … We were able to reference that art history and science.” soot from candles and several layers of painting as [an example of] studio Witkowski also worked on the conser- varnish that had turned yellow over time. practices during the 1500s and earlier.” vation team that recently completed a “The Mainardi painting has probably The Mainardi altarpiece was commis- meticulous, two-year restoration of been restored anywhere from three to sioned to adorn the altar of a church, and “Virgin and Child Enthroned with five times in its history, probably about is similar to a painting by the artist now St. Justus of Volterra and St. Margaret of every 100 years or so, due to the accumu- displayed in an art museum in Italy. Antioch,” a 16th-century altarpiece lation of grime and soot from candles,” Maxwell Anderson, museum director Italian artist Sebastiano Mainardi’s 500-year-old painted by Italian artist Sebastiano she explained. “Certain damages … made and chief executive officer, said in a press altarpiece titled “Virgin and Child Enthroned with Mainardi (1466-1513) of Florence, which its conservation treatment rather release last June that the completed St. Justus of Volterra and St. Margaret of Antioch” has been on display in the museum’s challenging at times as to how to sugges- conservation of this altarpiece, a was badly damaged and required extensive Clowes Courtyard since June 23. tively reconstruct lost and damaged areas magnificent work of art, is “a milestone restoration before it could be displayed at the Commissioned in 1507 during the of the painting. Fortunately, we had access for the [museum’s] conservation Indianapolis Museum of Art in June. height of the Italian Renaissance, the to another painting executed by Mainardi program.” †

18 years at Roncalli—and their five children and you.’ We’re at every AWARDS 15 grandchildren. ordination, just about. continued from page 3 “I want to share this honor with all teachers, especially We get as choked up my wife,” Lauck says. “I know she does a wonderful job.” as their families.” Catholic community he has come to rely on in his life. In a life in which “The Catholic community is strong and it’s healthy and Eleanor and Robert McNamara the couple has seen it’s good,” he says. “You can lean on one another.” Ever since they met in a church choir in college, the family flower The Catholic community has also learned it can lean on Eleanor and Robert McNamara have hit high notes in business grow into Lauck. Long active in the Catholic Youth Organization, he making a difference for the Church and their community. one of the top has served on its board and as the board’s president. He Married for 56 years, the couple has been active in the 10 florist companies Robert and Eleanor McNamara has also been the chairperson for capital campaigns at Cursillo Movement, which is dedicated to helping people in the United States Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, helping raise more form a closer relationship with Christ. and Canada, the McNamaras also appreciate the roots of than $8 million. The members of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in their faith and their family—a family that includes their At St. Barnabas Parish, he has served on the parish Indianapolis also serve as extraordinary ministers of seven children and 24 grandchildren. council, the athletic board and the school commission. He holy Communion at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, “I feel so blessed to be born and raised a Catholic,” currently is the parish’s athletic director. He also is a visiting about 30 to 40 Catholic patients once a week. Eleanor says. “I just love the Church.” substitute teacher at Roncalli and St. Barnabas schools. “It’s just amazing the people we meet,” Eleanor says. Robert nods and adds, “We’re just very grateful for the Still, he is most proud of his wife, Jan—who has taught “They’re in a scary time in their lives. To be able to share faith our parents have given us.” your beliefs with them and then give them the holy They are also thankful for being honored as a couple sacrament, it’s wonderful.” with the Celebrating Catholic School Values Award. The McNamaras are also involved with seminarians, “We’ve been blessed to do so much of what we’ve done serving on the archdiocesan interview committee for men together,” Eleanor says. “Having this honor together is just discerning the priesthood. great.” “You get to know these young men,” Robert says. “I always tell them, ‘We’re cheering for you and praying for Indianapolis Colts organization The Indianapolis Colts organization will receive the Community Service Award for its extensive efforts to make a difference throughout Indiana. NOT BY LARGE DOLLAR According to the organization, the Colts’ contributions to the community include: GIFTS ALONE DO WE TRI-COUNTY • The team hosts one of the largest single-day blood drives in the country every December. ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION ASPHALT • Through their Books for Youth initiative, the Colts have Paving Indiana Since 1948 collected more than 360,000 books for foster children in but by the regular, systematic individual Indiana. contributions made by people who care. CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATES • Every Tuesday during the regular season, the players take part in community outreach events. Players and coaches Like you. For every $1 you donate, our • ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS also donate about 3,000 Colts tickets to underprivileged youths and families during the football season. Client Choice Food Pantry returns $14 worth • SEALCOATING of food (at retail value) to people who need it • Each year, the Colts participate in more than to feed their families. 1,100 community events across Indiana. They host nearly Discounts for Senior Citizens 100 free football and fitness clinics in Indiana schools. Please make your donations payable to the and non-profit organizations • Through more than 25 community programs, the Colts provide a variety of school initiatives, youth service grants Society of St. Vincent dePaul, and send to: and holiday outreach efforts to Indiana communities. CALL: 317-849-9901 Concerning its involvement in the community, one part of Society of St. Vincent dePaul the team’s mission statement reads, “The Indianapolis Colts 3001 E. 30TH Street 317-356-1334 take great pride in playing an active role in the community Indianapolis, IN 46218 317-862-2967 and are committed to corporate citizenship throughout Indiana. Leading by example, we hope to encourage and Or donate online at LICENSED & BONDED BY THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS inspire our fellow Hoosiers to participate in the practice of www.svdpindy.org giving back.” † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009

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Sr. Irene Clare Duval knew she wanted to be a nun since she was 8 years old, but it wasn’t until she was 48 that she joined the Missionaries of the Poor, Sisters. During the four decades in between she served in the U.S. military, went to college and worked for the New York City police department as a chemist. Though she still isn’t sure why God told her to wait so long, she knows now that the things she learned while she was waiting help her serve the poor in Haiti better. “I could ask why for the rest of my life,” says Sr. Irene in something in between a Haitian and Brooklyn accent. “But the way I see it, God’s timing is perfect and he had me go through what I have for a reason.” “Besides, I figure I’ll live until about 112, so I have lots more life to give to God,” the 52-year-old says with a broad smile. Sr. Irene is known now as the dynamic Catholic sister who transformed the lives of hundreds of families in Viloux, a small, remote village in the mountains of southern Haiti. She began important social programs where none existed. Sr. Irene was born in Haiti but moved with her family to New York when she was Sr. Irene comforts a child being served at her outreach. Her joy and optimism are infectious. in sixth grade. In Haiti she had always attended Catholic school — where she first used to ask why I’d want to give up my into play in my mission. I’m not working provides, Sr. Irene would have never been realized she wanted to be a nun — but in great job and become I nun. They asked as an engineer, but it’s like my studies — it able to help Viloux or its people, she says. New York her parents could only afford to how I’d have money to live,” Sr. Irene all comes into play,” Sr. Irene says. “People “Cross is committed to helping strong send her and her siblings to public school. recalls. “I just smiled and told them that I are always coming to me with some need. Catholic missionaries like Sr. Irene,” says “I used to get beat up every day at school had the ultimate sugar daddy — Jesus.” I’m able to help because of the varied Jim Cavnar, Cross president. “One of the because I looked and talked different from Finally, at age 48, Sr. Irene joined the experiences I’ve had. I think that was most important aspects of our work with everyone in my class,” Sr. Irene says. “I Missionaries of the Poor Sisters. Just two God’s plan.” the poor is supporting small ministries quickly learned how to deal with bullies — years later she was sent to Haiti to begin One thing Sr. Irene has learned over her doing great things, ministries that would a skill that still serves me well today.” the outreach work she had promised God life is the importance of prayer. She says it not be able to run without the support After graduating high school, she considered she would do. And she kept her promise in is especially helpful when she makes the of our donors. We are thankful for the joining a convent, but she was shy and a big way (see feature on opposite page). trip to Viloux each week. She takes the unique opportunity we have to help these says “it just didn’t feel like the right time.” She started a school feeding program tap-tap — an overcrowded public bus — ministries grow.” Instead she joined the U.S. army reserves that provides meals to 121 children, most then walks the last hour-and-a-half through And that’s good news for Sr. Irene, who and went to Pratt University in Brooklyn to of whom were going days without food rocky roads winding up the mountains. has finally found her true calling in Haiti. study chemical engineering. After graduating, before she arrived. She opened up the local “Prayer is my lifeline,” she explains. “Over “God is joy, and where you find joy she made a pact with God, promising to government school to more children by and over, I’ve seen how powerful prayer is.” that’s where God wants you to be,” Sr. join an order and help the poor after she hiring additional teachers and launched a Through her strong faith in God and rich Irene says, smiling from ear to ear. paid off her student loans — a task that dispensary, doling out medicine and care to life experiences Sr. Irene works diligently To make a tax-deductible contribution to took more than 15 years. In the meantime, families who had nowhere to turn when to help Haiti’s poor, despite the challenges. Cross International Catholic Outreach and she worked for the City of New York’s they got sick. But she wouldn’t be able to do her important its outreach overseas, use either the Department of Environmental Protection Sr. Irene is also planting spiritual seeds. work for Christ without Cross International enclosed postage-paid brochure or send and then for the New York Police She’s begun a new order in the area and Catholic Outreach, a U.S.-based relief donations to: Cross International Catholic Department’s drug testing lab. already has 53 vocations. ministry that funds the bulk of her outreach Outreach, Dept. AC00591, 490 White Pond “My classmates and coworkers always “Everything I’ve done in my life has come programs. Without the support Cross Drive, PO Box 63, Akron, OH 44309-0063. Cross Recognized, Endorsed by U.S. Catholic Bishops

As Cross International Catholic Outreach witness Christ’s love for all, as was has continued to extend the range of its expressed in the Holy Father’s encyclical, relief work to help the poor overseas, a ‘Deus Caritas Est.’” growing number of Catholic bishops in Most Reverend Tod Brown has a similar the United States are taking notice and position, explaining: “As a universal Church, commending the organization for its efforts. it is our duty to become aware of and “We’ve had many endorsement letters support the missionary works of the church. come in the last year or so, and our staff is I heartily endorse Cross International encouraged by the kind words and well Catholic Outreach, its worthwhile mission wishes these bishops have shared,” explained and its dedicated preachers.” James Cavnar, president of Cross International Most Reverend Curtis Gillory, singled out Catholic Outreach. “It motivates us to want the ministry’s good stewardship of funds, to push harder and do even more.” saying: “I realize the great assistance that Most Reverend Gerald Barbarito shared: Cross International Catholic Outreach “Seeing Christ in the poor and extending provides for the poor at a very cost effective assistance in His name is the very core of rate. I want to be supportive of Cross in what we are about as Church. You are to be whatever way we are able to do so.” commended.” Cavnar is inspired by these endorsements His Eminence William Cardinal Keeler at a recent meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of was equally and the notes of encouragement coming in Cardinal Keeler is now the official patron of Cross International Catholic Outreach. enthusiastic, saying: “Your ministry is a from other U.S. bishops, but he feels the fine example of how the Church is called praise should really be aimed at the thousands men, women and children in parishes from — everything,” Cavnar said. “I say, God bless to respond to the needs of the poorest of of American Catholics who contribute to across this country. Those gifts, large or small, those benefactors. God bless their generosity the poor throughout the world by offering Cross and make the ministry’s work possible. are what give us the financial power to send and their willingness to sacrifice for the hope in the name of the entire Catholic “None of what we do would be possible the food, dig the wells for water, build the benefit of others. Their commitment to Community. By standing in solidarity we without the donations we receive from the houses, deliver the medicines, open the schools helping the poor has made all of this possible.” The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 13

PAID ADVERTISEMENT Catholics Bring Light in Haiti’s Darkest Hour Despite overwhelming adversity, Catholic leaders are making a difference in the lives of Haiti’s poor

Two-year-old Kiel’s screams cut through the clear morning air, his eyes full of tears and red from crying. His sister Lysins, 5, makes silly faces, hoping for a smile — but gets only more cries. “He’s hungry,” says Enita, 7, his other sister, as she rocks him in her arms. “We are all hungry.” Though their mother works as a maid, making the equivalent of $20 a month, her meager earnings are hardly enough to feed her eight children, especially now that food prices in Haiti have more than doubled in the last year.

“These people had no one to help them... if I don’t, who will?” Sr. Irene Missionary to Haiti

Though Haiti has long carried the designation of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, its problems have intensified over the last year. Rising food prices have led to widespread hunger — several news reports told of Haitian’s eating “dirt cookies” to survive. In April and mid July protests broke out against the staggering price of staple foods such as rice, some In Haiti, many poor children depend on Catholic outreaches for “their daily bread.” There is no other place for these families to turn for help. turning violent. Recently, the country was affected by four storms in less than a month, his career, move to Haiti and start an which killed at least 600 people. Widespread orphanage for street children in Les Cayes. flooding from the hurricanes and tropical He now cares for nearly 700 children, storms destroyed crops, intensifying the providing them with shelter, food and a food crisis, and left hundreds of thousands chance at a new life. of Haitians without homes. “I sometimes wonder what all these But in what seems to be Haiti’s darkest children would do without this ministry,” hour rays of light are shining through. A Fr. Marc says. “Anytime I get discouraged bevy of social outreach ministries led by I just remember that we are making a strong Catholic missionaries are making a difference and that we are fulfilling God’s difference. commission to help the poor.” “Things are better now that sister is And theirs is help Haiti desperately here,” says 14-year-old Sanette Labossiere, needs, especially when it comes to health who partakes in a parish-run feeding care. Haiti ranks 146th out of 177 countries program at her school in Viloux, a small, in the UN’s latest Human Development remote village in the mountains of southern index. Study after study has shown that Haiti. “We eat every day now.” women and children bear the brunt of the Sr. Irene Clare Duval, part of the country’s health woes. Missionaries of the Poor Sisters, provides Haiti’s maternal mortality ratio is 630 hot, nutritious meals to 121 children in per 100,000 live births (compared to eight Viloux through this school feeding program. women in 100,000 in the US), and it has The outreach is one of several she began the highest rates of mortality for infants for the people in the area after she arrived and children under 5 in the Americas, in Haiti over a year ago. according to UNICEF. These death rates “I saw what needed to be done, and I did are so high because few pregnant women it,” Sr. Irene says. “Malnutrition is a big in Haiti have access to medical care while problem here, like in the rest of Haiti.” giving birth. They are either too far away Cross International Catholic Outreach, from a hospital when they go into labor, or an aid organization that ministers to the poor cannot afford it. This is compounded by by partnering with Catholic missionaries the fact that there is one obstetrician for people healthier and smiling it’s worth it.” pressures these Catholic missionaries face around the world, helped Sr. Irene start her every 40,000 people. Though their faith in God and the progress every day, they obey God’s calling to help outreach programs with cash grants raised Before the Haitian Health Foundation they see in the people they help keep them the hurting people of Haiti with earnest through U.S. donors. (HHF) began working in Jeremie, a large, going, these Catholic missionaries need help. compassion and without reservation,” says “Cross gave me the resources I needed rural town in Haiti’s Grand Anse region, Without the financial support of American Jim Cavnar, president of Cross, which to begin my work,” she says. “Without mother and child mortality rates soared. It Catholics and U.S.-based ministries they supports Sr. Irene, Fr. Marc and HHF in their help, I would never have been able was common for pregnant women in labor wouldn’t have the resources to do their their work for Christ. “We count it a meet the profound needs of these people.” to bleed to death as they were transported important work. privilege to be a partner with them in their Before Sr. Irene came to this remote in wicker chairs down the mountain on the “Despite the heartaches and tremendous holy work.” village, which is about an hour’s drive way to the hospital. The lives of more than through rugged terrain from Haiti’s main 200 women have been saved since HHF southern town Les Cayes, there were no bought an ambulance to transport these teachers in the school, no medicine for the women — theirs is the only emergency How to Help... sick and most children would go days vehicle in the region. without a meal. “We’re here because of the poor, to bring Your help is needed for Cross International to bring “These people had no one to help them,” them what they couldn’t otherwise get,” says Christ’s mercy to the poor of Haiti. Use the enclosed says Sr. Irene, who opened a dispensary Sister Maryann Berard, a Franciscan nun postage-paid brochure to mail your gift or send it to from the Catholic mission in Viloux and and the administrator for HHF, a Catholic Cross International Catholic Outreach, Dept. AC00591, now pays the salaries of three teachers at outreach organization running more than 100 the local school. “If I don’t, who will?” programs to improve the health of Haiti’s 490 White Pond Drive, PO Box 63, Akron, OH 44309- That question is exactly what led Fr. Marc, women and children. “The people who come 0063. God bless you. a former U.S. Navy chaplain, to give up to us keep us motivated. When you see Page 14 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 ‘Taking Jesus to the streets’ Eucharistic procession on IU campus draws breadth of participants

By Kamilla Benko the Apostle Parish in Bloomington. Special to The Criterion Participants included Indiana University y Kam i lla B en ko y

students, members of the Knights of Columbus, b BLOOMINGTON—Homecoming week at and parishioners from St. Paul, St. John and Indiana University is traditionally a time for St. Charles Borromeo parishes. Photo s football and friends. But for some students, Oct. 14 “I thought it was a tremendous way to become a was set aside for a different kind of homecoming. more visible presence on campus,” said Dominican “This whole semester, we are focusing on the Father Stan Drongowski, the associate pastor of Eucharist,” said Liz Whitmore, a 19-year-old St. Paul Catholic Center. sophomore at IU and member of the Student Life Monica Siefker, a member of St. John the Team, which plans all the events for students at Apostle Parish and an IU graduate, said she felt St. Paul’s Catholic Center in Bloomington. God’s presence during the procession. Sharing the “We are taking Jesus to the streets,” she added. experience with her six children and her husband, Hoping to promote a deeper understanding of Dale, on the campus where the couple met was an the Eucharist, Whitmore suggested that the team indescribable joy, she said. organize a eucharistic procession—a solemn, “That night was a true homecoming!” she said. prayerful walk of the faithful led by the clergy, Siefker said her children, who range in age from who carry the Blessed Sacrament displayed in a 4 to 15, were thrilled to be a part of the procession. monstrance to stir devotion, give thanks and ask for “I heard the words ‘awesome’ and ‘beautiful’ God’s help. several times on our drive home,” she said. “They The Student Life Team contacted Bloomington- all agreed, ‘We need to do this again!’ ” area parishes and invited members of the Catholic Organizers hope that the eucharistic procession community to join them for adoration of the will become an annual event. Blessed Sacrament on Oct. 14 during IU’s “I was overwhelmed by the breadth of homecoming week. Despite rain that day, nearly participation,” Father Stan said. “I am so excited 100 people attended the procession, which was led for the Catholic students here at St. Paul to have by Father Michael Fritsch, the pastor of St. John such a relationship with the Church.” †

Indiana University students Alicia Munchel, 20, left, and Kayleen Glaser, 19, take part in the cutl ine eucharistic procession on the Bloomington campus on Oct. 14. Members of the Knights of Columbus also were among those who took part. Despite the rain and cold weather, nearly 100 people participated in the prayerful gathering.

Kayleen Glaser, 19, a sophomore at Indiana University Gianna Siefker, 7, and her sister Maria, 4, both in Bloomington and member of the St. Paul Catholic members of St. John the Apostle Parish in Center Student Life Team, lights candles in preparation Bloomington, wait for eucharistic adoration to begin for the eucharistic procession on Oct 14. on Oct. 14.

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By Fr. Gerald O’Collins, S.J. of the Holy Spirit, Jesus acted as priest, prophet and king. A modern parish church in Singapore • As king or shepherd, he gathered and features two tables facing the congregation: built up a community of disciples. the table of the word, where the celebrating • As prophet, he preached the kingdom of priest proclaims the Gospel and in his God, and taught what the coming of that Reuters photo/CrisCNS Borges, homily breaks the bread of the Scriptures, kingdom involved here and hereafter. and the table where the Eucharist is • As priest, he healed the sick and celebrated. forgave sinners. Placed at the center of the sanctuary in Occasionally, artists portray Jesus that Singapore church, these two tables wearing priestly vestments on the cross. indicate two key functions of priests as Often, he is pictured in a priestly way at the preachers and teachers, and as leaders in Last Supper. Unquestionably, the first worship. Holy Thursday and Good Friday proved to Priests mediate teaching from God and be defining moments in the exercise of lead the assembly in worship. They bring Jesus’ priesthood. the word of God to the people and bring the Nevertheless, the years of his public assembly to share in Christ’s self-offering of ministry had already shown Jesus acting as his body and blood. a priest—a kingly and prophetic priest. By communicating The full scope of the the word, priests act in a priesthood exercised by prophetic fashion, and Jesus shows us the by leading the worship, The ordained full scope of the priest - they act in a priestly priesthood draws all hood of his ordained fashion. ministers, too. They act It is expected that its meaning and as priests not only when Cardinal John Henry vitality from Jesus they put on vestments to Newman, an English himself, the great high be the celebrant at the convert and theologian altar or administer the highly influential upon priest. sacraments, but also English-speaking when they visit the sick, Catholicism, will soon teach the Good News of be beatified. Throughout his lifetime, the kingdom, feed the hungry and engage in Cardinal Newman applied to ordained other pastoral ministries. ministers, to all the baptized and to Christ Wherever and however they exercise himself the roles of “priest, prophet and their ministry for the good of the body of king.” These roles may be distinguished, but Christ and the world, ordained priests are never separated. visible signs of the invisible Christ who, As kings or pastors, priests lead those through his Holy Spirit, is always present who have assembled for worship or liturgy. and dynamically active. Gathering the baptized for “liturgy,” as In a real sense, there is only one priest— early Christians used the word, referred both Christ himself. The Catechism of the to worshipping together and to meeting the Catholic Church quoted the words of material needs of those in distress. St. Thomas Aquinas regarding this: “Only A priest celebrates Mass at the base of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, “Liturgy” involves both worship and the Christ is the true priest, the others being Brazil. In all facets of their life and ministry, priests show Christ to others. They share in the service of those who suffer, both the altar only his ministers” (#1545). one priesthood that belongs to Christ. and the soup kitchen. The ordained priesthood draws all its It is in both settings that priests are called meaning and vitality from Jesus himself, the exercising his priesthood. Calvary cast its priesthood through ordination to the to be kings (or shepherds) and liturgical great high priest. shadow over his whole ministry of ministry. leaders. The axiom about priests acting “in the preaching, healing and community- For the Church and the world, priests Priests have often been described as person of Christ, the head of the Church,” building. commit themselves to a life and a work that acting “in the person of Christ.” Those who derives from what St. Paul wrote about The New Testament book that explores is deeply vulnerable and always under the cite this classical axiom should, however, acting “in the presence of Christ” at depth his priesthood, the Letter to the shadow of the cross. recall its complete form. Priests “act in the (2 Cor 2:10). Hebrews, reaches its highpoint when it person of Christ, the head of the Church.” We would do well, however, to speak of portrays Christ, who endured the terrible (Jesuit Father Gerald O’Collins has The role of priests is embedded in Christ priests acting “in the person and the pain and shame of the cross and has now authored or co-authored 53 books. and his community, in that living presence of Christ”—always for the body of taken his place at the right hand of God In March 2010, Oxford University Press relationship between Christ and his body, Christ that is the Church. (Heb 12:2). will publish Jesus Our Priest: A the Church. Such a Christ-centered vision of the Christ’s self-giving and self-sacrificing Christian Approach to the Priesthood of During his whole lifetime, and not ordained priesthood reminds us also of how love belongs essentially to the job Christ, which he is co-authoring with merely at his death, resurrection and sending Christ himself was utterly vulnerable in description of those who share in his Michael Keenan Jones.) † Discussion Point Catholics want their priests to lead them to God This Week’s Question example. ... My husband and I do interact with priests, ... and we thank God for men who have the courage and What are your expectations of your local priests? Do persistence to last through their life choice in today’s you ever interact with them beyond small talk after world.” (Elaine Mozdy, Erie, Pa.) Mass? “Make the effort to get to know their parishioners, to “No. 1, I’d like to be able to respect them and have them recognize those active in ministries, and to follow the provide some guidance to my spiritual life and to be tenets of our religion without any outside agenda, ... what they represent—God—as his ministers. ... I interact [and] spiritually help us through hard times and rough with priests through being active in church and on spots in life. In the past, we’ve often had priests to dinner committees, ... but not on a personal basis like having or to visit informally.” (Shirley Cusick, Allen, Texas) them over for dinner.” (Kathy Kern, Millcreek, Pa.) Lend Us Your Voice “Help the congregation become closer to the Eucharist and more spiritual. I think they should also try to help An upcoming edition asks: What comfort does the the parish to become unified. ... We don’t interact with Church provide in difficult economic times? them [socially], although my parents did.” (Marge Berkley, Akron, Ohio) To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at “Bring Christ to me both through the Eucharist and their

3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † CNS photo/Saabi, Galbe.com Page 16 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink For the Journey/Effie Caldarola Basic Catholicism: All human life is sacred Change involves (Thirty-seventh in a series) innocent human being doesn’t mean only able to do by experimenting on embryos, abortion. At the other end of life, it means the willful destruction of that embryo is the little deaths Catholics are—and must be—pro-life. euthanasia, the killing of people who are killing of human life. Every successful Unfortunately, there are people who sick, disabled or dying. Even if it might experiment has been done with adult stem that give way identify themselves as Catholics and call seem to be merciful to put someone out of cells anyway, which doesn’t involve the themselves pro-choice his or her misery, it is always wrong to take killing of embryos. to new growth when it comes to direct action to cause someone’s death or to The Catholic Church also opposes abortion, but they have discontinue procedures that are keeping capital punishment in most cases, although Just when I needed it, someone sent me an to know that they are in someone alive. this prohibition is different from other acts e-mail with these words by Charles Darwin: opposition to the However, the catechism instructs us, of killing because it doesn’t involve the “Change is inevitable, teachings of the Church. “Discontinuing medical procedures that are killing of an innocent human being. This growth is optional.” We believe that all burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or teaching has developed because the Church I needed it because I human life is sacred disproportionate to the expected outcome hasn’t always opposed the death penalty as had just returned from because, as the can be legitimate; it is the refusal of ‘over- much as it does today. delivering my youngest Catechism of the zealous’ treatment. Here one does not will to The Church still teaches that govern- child to her first year at a Catholic Church says, “God alone is the cause death; one’s inability to impede it is mental authority has the right and duty good Jesuit university. Lord of life from its beginning until its end: merely accepted” (#2278). It is also to assure the safety of society, including I’m thrilled for her, and no one can, under any circumstance, claim legitimate to give patients heavy doses of the imposition of the death penalty if she is happy. for himself the right directly to destroy an narcotics to relieve pain even if those there is no other way to protect society. But I don’t always innocent human being” (#2258). narcotics have the risk of hastening death. However, nonlethal means are nearly cope with change well, The label “pro-life” usually comes The Church condemns any research on always available to protect society from and leaving my baby three hours away by jet up over the issue of abortion, and the the human embryo that causes its death. murderers. was change that didn’t come easily. Church has condemned abortion ever since Biology, not religious doctrine, tells us that The Catholic Church also opposes war, Arriving back home, I surveyed Maria’s The Didache (The Teaching of the Apostles) human life begins at conception—when a but it is not pacifist. It believes that there room. It was, naturally, quite a mess. It was written in the first century. It included human sperm fertilizes a human egg. After can be, and have been, just wars. From the looked as if someone had been whisked away the commandment, “You shall not kill a that happens, religious belief tells us that we time of St. Augustine in the fifth century, to a witness protection program after being child by abortion” (#2). may not kill an embryo. No matter how the Church has laid down specific told she had an hour to pack rather than the The admonition not to destroy an much good scientists think they might be conditions for a war to be moral or just. † three months that Maria had. The once-vital, framed pictures of dear Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes friends were mostly left behind. There were dried flowers from proms still pinned to the bulletin board, and her good sterling silver We need to make the most of each new day rosary from Grandma was left behind for As our population ages, our society is much responsibility for others. if clueless, younger speakers. safekeeping. presented with challenges that we never Of course, there was the county The fact is, most of us older folks are My little clotheshorse had left rejected dreamed of before. old folks’ home for the indigent and those grateful to wake up every morning to God’s garments on hangers in the closet and a few For one thing, we live without any family to help them. This new day. It may take us an hour or two to on the floor. Half-used bottles of perfume too many years longer could be a bad experience for some, but get all the body parts working together, but difficult to pack, coins, a candy wrapper, now, a fact which has that was just life. Or death, as often that’s OK. We have the time, we’re usually dust, an unmade bed—these were left for changed our ideas followed at the county home. retired, and the delay allows for more Mom. about medical and Indeed, death was simply a fact, not to reflection and prayer in our daily schedule. These things, and a lot of memories. long-term care for the be avoided if not exactly a popular choice. Once we’re up and functional, our I have recalled many times the prayer a elderly. And, medical technology being what it opportunities to live rich lives are endless. Jesuit friend of mine says every morning: People used to was at the time, there was a kind of We may be older, but we can still learn and “Lord, surprise me today.” keep their elderly fatalistic belief that the problems of aging contribute to society, if only from a chair or What a lovely prayer, and yet I find it relatives at home, would carry us off sooner rather than later. a sickbed. We can still observe God’s difficult to say. A control issue, perhaps. caring for them until they died. Often, in The idea of keeping old people alive just beauty in our world and in those around us, I drive down my street in the fall and I see those less-mobile days, several because we could was not yet the general and we can share those insights with others. the golden leaves glittering in the fall sun. I generations of a family would live in the practice. To help us, there are daytime church try to commit the view to memory, against same house or location, all ages together Today we have the cheerful idea that groups, daily Mass, public libraries and the day the street will no longer be mine, from birth to death. There was always “40 is the new 30” or, better yet, “70 is their services. There are local colleges and against a change I don’t even see coming yet. someone at hand to watch Grandma or the new 60.” We live longer and healthier schools, senior centers and organizations I cling to what I love, and change seems Grandpa while the others were busy so lives, we are independent of others’ care like Oasis. There’s the telephone, and other to be the one constant challenge to preserving retirement homes were few. until much later, and we have opportu- forms of communication. And there’s all of that. Most women worked at home, where nities for personal enrichment that never always sorting out the cluttered files or But that is a one-dimensional view of the care of elderly parents was part of existed previously. So why do we keep garage or boxes of “stuff” which have been change, isn’t it? their job, rather than away in the hearing remarks like, “Old age isn’t for waiting patiently for years. If you pick change up and turn it all community. And, since unmarried people sissies,” or “What idiot said these are the No matter our age, each new day we around in the sunlight, you see more usually lived at home, there was often a Golden Years?” greet is God’s gift to us. I say we should possibilities. maiden aunt or bachelor uncle around Actually, we hear these things because make the most of it. True, each change brings with it a little who became the ultimate caregiver for they’re true. It does take courage to bear up death. their parents. Besides all that, children under the physical and material infirmities (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the A wedding is a beginning, but it is also a were expected to help out as part of a of aging. And “Golden Years” grates on old Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular farewell to all those other beaus who once family rather than being “special,” without ears as a euphemistic term coined by kindly, columnist for The Criterion.) † sought your hand. The day you first hold your baby daughter Emmaus Walk/Debra Tomaselli is the day you leave behind the promise that that child might have been your son. The new job you accept closes the door on Do you think God can use your life more than you can? all the other ones you might have chosen. “Deb, how are you?” After listening to my symptoms, the My head quit pounding. I was able to stay And an exciting beginning to college My friends, Anna and Bill, zigzagged oncologist emphasized that if I got sicker, awake long after the kids went to sleep. means there are no more high school students through the crowd as I needed to call him immediately. I was Weeks later, I was rollerblading around in my house. Mass ended, meeting thrilled when he scheduled my next the neighborhood with them. An empty nest means I am not in the me outside the main appointment for several weeks ahead, and It has taken years for me to absorb the day-to-day mom business any more. I spent a entrance to our I left his office knowing that unless my gradual changes that took place, but it lot of my first 30 years longing to be a mom, church. health worsened, I was free to go. happened. and now the detail work on that project is “OK,” I said, Outside the church, Bill, himself a Right within the walls of my own over. explaining the details doctor, listened intently as I described the home, I listened more and talked less. So I look forward to the option of growth. of my latest visit to recent events. When I quit talking, he Compassion and prayer replaced You can spend a lot of time looking at the the oncologist. spoke. impatience and selfishness. door closing behind you, or you can look at Months before, I “While you are away,” Bill said, “why At our parish, I started a Bible study, all the doors opening up before you. I guess was diagnosed with don’t you ask the Lord if he can use your cooked meals for the homeless and it boils down to that in all of our lives, lymphoma. Since it was discovered in its life more than you can?” organized rosary groups. I sponsored a doesn’t it? early stages, the doctors decided to I looked heavenward, smiling at the friend who joined our Church, and One of my favorite Scripture metaphors is monitor my condition and wait to thought of the upcoming trip, then glanced addressed young mothers on the Christ’s description of the grain of wheat. administer chemotherapy. back at Bill as the weight of his words importance of raising their kids in faith. I Unless it falls to the ground and dies, it In recent weeks, however, my throat sunk in. began writing this column. remains but a single grain. hurt, my head ached and I barely mustered “Yes,” I said, “maybe I will.” Throughout the years, I have remained Often, we think of that in terms of our the energy to fix lunch for my kids, drive The following week, in the silence of healthy and labored to draw people closer death, but the grain image can follow us them to school and help with their my travels, over the blessing at breakfast, to God in ways that I could never have around for a lifetime, accompanying us on all homework. By the time they were tucked among the crowds gathered in prayer, imagined. The answer to my prayer was the little goodbyes we say, the little deaths in at night, I, too, fell fast asleep. Bill’s words surfaced repeatedly as I asked clear. we experience that give way to new growth. So when I showed up for my routine the Lord if he could, indeed, use my life Do you think God can use your life I resist asking the Lord to surprise me oncologist’s appointment days before I more than I could. more than you can? each day, but I can ask God to make my life was going on a prayer retreat, I feared that I came home thankful for the retreat not a single grain, but a harvest grown in the doctor would prescribe chemotherapy and prepared for whatever challenges my (Debra Tomaselli lives in Altamonte fertile soil. and disrupt my plans. Despite my health presented. Springs, Fla. Her column appears in weakened health, I felt an urgency to Instead, something unexpected several diocesan newspapers. Her e-mail (Effie Caldarola writes for Catholic News attend that prayer retreat. happened. My throat lost its hoarseness. address is [email protected].) † Service.) † The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 17

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Oct. 26 Friday, Oct. 30 Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 Romans 8:12-17 Romans 9:1-5 The Epistle to the Hebrews sees Jesus as Psalm 68:2, 4, 6-7, 20-21 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 • Jeremiah 31:7-9 the great high priest of the new era of Luke 13:10-17 Luke 14:1-6 • Hebrews 5:1-6 salvation, the era of Christianity. Jesus acts • Mark 10:46-52 for all humankind in sacrificing to God, causing reconciliation and a new bonding Tuesday, Oct. 27 Saturday, Oct. 31 The Book of Jeremiah provides this after sin tore humanity away from God. Romans 8:18-25 Romans 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29 weekend’s first reading. St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the last Psalm 126:1-6 Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18 A few facts about reading. Luke 13:18-21 Luke 14:1, 7-11 Jeremiah are known It is the story of Bartimeus, a blind man from the book itself. He who begged by the roadside in Jericho. It is was from Anatoth, a no wonder that Bartimeus had to beg in Wednesday, Oct. 28 Sunday, Nov. 1 village only a few miles order to survive. Simon, Apostle All Saints from Jerusalem, and was At the time of Jesus, persons with severe Jude, Apostle Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 the son of Hilkiah, a physical challenges, such as blindness, were Ephesians 2:19-22 Psalm 24:1-4ab, 5-6 priest. Jeremiah acted as reduced to begging unless their family Psalm 19:2-5 1 John 3:1-3 a prophet for more than members helped them with their daily needs. 40 years. Blindness, like all other bodily Luke 6:12-16 Matthew 5:1-12a This weekend’s difficulties, had a spiritual component for the reading is a powerful and expressive ancient Jews. God willed nothing evil or Thursday, Oct. 29 acclamation of God’s power and goodness, heartless. Disease and incapacity were signs Romans 8:31b-39 and in the assurance that once more God will of a heartlessness that came from sin. Psalm 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31 protect and lead the people. When Jesus healed people, the effects of Luke 13:31-35 As is typical of this book, this reading is sin also were overcome. The key to very moving in its eloquence and feeling. Bartimeus’ healing was in his faith. Because he was the son of a priest, Jeremiah in all likelihood was quite familiar Reflection with the traditions of the ancient Hebrews. He Jeremiah was hardly the only ancient Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen would have been particularly aware of the Hebrew writer who concentrated on the Exodus, the flight from Egypt and slavery, mercy of God as seen in the Exodus. events that molded the Hebrews into God’s mercy is everlasting because God Intention of celebrant determines one distinctive race and resulted in their is eternal and unchanging. God is not settlement in the Holy Land. forgiving in one instance then punitive and which hosts or wine are consecrated The Hebrews did not escape Egypt simply angry at other times. because they were lucky or clever. Instead, Just as hardships and great worries As an extraordinary minister of As Pope John XXIII wrote, the greatest they succeeded in fleeing the miseries they troubled the ancient Hebrews long after they Qholy Communion in our parish, I day of his life was not when he was ordained had endured in Egypt only by the mercy and had left Egypt, so sadness and difficulties assist at Mass in a or elected pope, but the day of his baptism, power of God. confront us today. nursing home. when he was born into the body of Christ as Jeremiah saw the events in his lifetime as We cannot do everything ourselves, but I notice that, after sharer in the prophetic and priestly role of threatening or as awful as those that the loving God of the Exodus, with us the offertory, the wine our Lord. confronted his people centuries earlier in because of the reconciling death of Jesus, cruet is left on the edge Too often, we forget that or believe it is Egypt. He lived to see Babylonia completely still comes to our aid. The key is that we, as of the folding altar insignificant. It is impossible for the Church overtake the Hebrew homeland, and he saw Bartimeus did, love and trust in God. † table since the room is not to recognize the single life because you, the coercion brought to bear upon his people small. as all the rest of us, share the most essential by Babylon and other imperialistic neighbors. At the time of and critical mark of what makes us He addressed the humiliation and Readers may submit prose consecration, there is Christians. destruction of being overtaken by responding still a small amount of I realize that sometimes insensitive with faith that the merciful God of the or poetry for faith column wine left in the cruet. remarks by us priests or others might imply Exodus again would rescue the people. The Criterion invites readers to Would this wine be consecrated along that single folks are ignored or on the For its second reading, the Church presents submit original prose or poetry relating with the wine in the chalice? (New York) sidelines. This is unfortunate, but results, I a selection from the Epistle to the Hebrews. to faith or experiences of prayer for believe, from the recognition that the vast This New Testament Scripture is abundant possible publication in the “My Which hosts or wine are consecrated at majority of Catholics in our congregations in its references to ancient Jewish beliefs and Journey to God” column. AMass depends on the intention of the are one way or another connected with customs. Its author is unknown, but obviously Seasonal reflections also are priest celebrant. families. the author knew Judaism and Jewish life in appreciated. Please include name, Some priests intend to consecrate the The truth is, of course, that the percentage the first century A.D. very well. address, parish and telephone number “body” of wine in the chalice and all of unmarried lay people is increasing, not Supreme in Jewish culture and many other with submissions. containers on the altar for Communion only as a permanent state of life, but also aspects of Jewish life in the first century A.D. Send material for consideration to under both species. because men and women are marrying much was the high priest, descending in office from “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, Some other priests intend to consecrate later than in past generations. Aaron, the brother of Moses. The high priest P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 whatever hosts and wine are on the square Finally, the Christian message is not all acted for the entire nation as he offered the or e-mail to [email protected]. † cloth corporal, or on the altar, which can that radically different for different vocations. sacrifice in the temple. become quite cluttered if there are to be Sacred Scripture can be applied to the many Communions. lives of all people, regardless of their state in At some large outdoor eucharistic life. I believe the same is true of most My Journey to God celebrations, containers for hosts and/or homilies and general circulation Catholic wine are often placed on tables somewhat magazines. away from the altar. A few points may apply more directly to As long as the celebrant has the one specific group, but the central message is From a Quiet Place intention to consecrate them, they are relevant to all of us. consecrated as if they were on the altar Perhaps it will help to look more at Lying on the hillside itself. simply how what is being said or written beneath a tree, From your description, it seems evident applies to your life, rather than view I am still. that the priest did not intend to consecrate everything largely through the prism of your the small amount of wine left in the cruet, present vocation. Above me, even though the cruet remained on the altar. clouds stroll slowly by ear Readers, with no particular destination Why does the Catholic Church not D In response to my recent column on in mind. Qrecognize the single way of life if one weddings without an officiating minister, is not clergy or in religious life? two readers sent the following comments: Beside me, Homilies and prayers of the faithful The wedding you described sounds like a

blades of grass wave exuberantly Wyand MaryFile photo by Ann include references to these groups and to Quaker ceremony. in the breeze. married people and families, but not to Quakers who marry must have a state I am exactly in the place single persons. license, but no officiant is necessary. I am still, I need to be. I also find that Catholic magazines do The couples receive a certificate signed by but not idle. not acknowledge single life. When I’ve members of the congregation, two of whom No, not idle— dropped subscriptions and explain why I’m sign the license before returning it to the I am fully alive and aware that rather present and being free doing so, there is no reply. (Iowa) state. (Pennsylvania) God creates moments such as these. for God. I’m not exactly sure what you are (A free brochure answering questions that Lying between earth and sky, By Cathy Lamperski Dearing Aasking about, but your letter suggests a Catholics ask about Mary, the mother of few important points, not only for single Jesus, is available by sending a stamped, (Cathy Lamperski Dearing is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis. She people, but for all of us. self-addressed envelope to Father John wrote this poem while on a parish women’s retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey in First, the most basic and elementary Dietzen, Box 3315, Peoria, IL 61612. southern Indiana. This crucifix is beside trees in front of the Monte Casino Chapel on foundation of our Christian identity is Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen at a hill near Saint Meinrad Archabbey.) baptism, the sacrament shared by every the same address or by e-mail to Catholic. [email protected].) † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009

Rita Kappes. Father of Faye Father of Eric Davis, Joseph, Johnson and Sue Taulbee. Son of Ramon and Xavier Parrott. Martin and Kathleen Kappes. Brother of Donna Clemons, Angelic Brother of Roxanna Grimes. Patricia Wills, Pamella, Damien, A boy dressed Rest in peace Grandfather of four. James and Walter Parrott. as an angel KENNEDY, James L., 87, Grandfather of five. participates in Please submit in writing to our Joan Downie, Dick, Joe and Tom Christ the King, Indianapolis, QUINN, Glenn, 76, a religious office by 10 a.m. Thursday Nosker. Oct. 1. Husband of Mary M. St. Anthony, Indianapolis, festival in before the week of publication; (Eckrich) Kennedy. Father of

Sept. 29. Father of Anthony and Reuters Santos, CNS photo/Paulo Belem, Brazil, CARRIGER, Robert M., 90, John, Michael and William be sure to state date of death. St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Oct. 13. Stephen Quinn. Grandfather of on Oct. 11 Obituaries of archdiocesan Kennedy. Stepfather of Karen five. Great-grandfather of two. Father of Mary Ann Franklin, Dutchess, Fran Kendall, Kathy with more priests serving our archdiocese Cecelia Rodger, Jim and Richard than 1 million are listed elsewhere in McCaw, Stephen and Timothy RIPBERGER, Clyde W., 81, Carriger. Grandfather of seven. Farley. Brother of Mary St. Mary, Rushville, Oct. 12. Catholics. The Criterion. Order priests Great-grandfather of six. and religious sisters and McMinn, Donald and Thomas Brother of Eugene Ripberger. brothers are included here, COMMISSO, Elsie A., 88, Kennedy. Grandfather of 18. Uncle of several. unless they are natives of the St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute, Great-grandfather of nine. SCHULTZ, Kellye Elizabeth, archdiocese or have other Oct. 5. Stepmother of Roger MARTIN, Rose Marie, 78, 27, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Commisso. Sister of Jeanne connec tions to it; those are St. Joseph, Corydon, Sept. 19. Oct. 1. Wife of Larry Schultz Jr. Dunlap and Margaret Wilson. separate obituaries on this Wife of Charles Martin Jr. Mother of Liam Mains, Kameron Grandmother of two. Great- page. Mother of Susan Atwell, Charles, and Sean Schultz. Daughter of grand mother of three. ANDERSON, Josínah E., 85, David and Mark Martin. Sister of Randall Shannon. Mary C. Giannini was mother St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, DANEKE, Janet K., 78, Christ Ann Ellison. Grandmother of the King, Indianapolis, Oct. 4. eight. STRAHL, Monica M., 84, of Father Stephen Giannini Oct. 5. Wife of James Anderson. St. Paul, Tell City, Oct. 7. Mother Mother of Ann Marie Summitt, Mary C. (Schneider) During 32 years at St. Anne Mother of Stephanie Bertman, MORIARTY, Ellen F., 97, of Gloria Allen, Mary Ann Jane Snyder, Mary Margaret St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Sept. 9. Giannini, a member of St. Anne Parish in New Castle, she Bobbi Jo Lambert, Tina, Jim and Kiningham, Phyllis, Dennis, Paul Tim Anderson, Gary and John Vilhelmsen and John Daneke III. Aunt of several. Parish in New Castle and the volunteered as a catechist and Grandmother of four. and Steve Strahl. mother of Father Stephen bookkeeper. Dietz. MUNCY, Harold W., 82, THERBER, Christopher Giannini, died on Oct. 14 at the She was a graduate of FUCHS, Agnes, 82, St. Paul, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute, BLANCHARD, Emily J., 81, Glen Oaks Health Campus in Richmond High School, and had Tell City, Sept. 23. Wife of Carl Sept. 13. Father of Dennis, John, Jacob, infant, St. John the Most Holy Name of Jesus, New Castle. She was 81. worked as a bookkeeper in Fuchs. Mother of Jeanette Criss, Joseph and Steve Muncy. Brother Evangelist, Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Oct. 9. Wife of The Mass of Christian Burial Richmond. Liz McCallister, Patty, Dennis, of Carl Muncy. Grandfather of Sept. 29. Son of Michael and Armand Blanchard. Mother of was celebrated on Oct. 19 at Surviving are her husband, Vivian Troville, Carol Van Slyke, James, Mike and Paul Fuchs. 10. Great-grandfather of two. Alison (Graffis) Therber. Brother Grandmother of 10. of Michael Therber. Grandson of St. Rose Church in Knightstown. John Giannini; four children, Christopher, Gregory, Michael OHOLOROGG, Willa F., 57, Burial followed on Oct. 20 at Janet Magee, Joan Michael, and Patrick Blanchard. Sister of GEHRICH, Mary Esther, 92, Dr. Richard and Susan Graffis, St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, Lonnie and Linda Therber. St. Andrew Cemetery in Anthony and Father Stephen Jerry Elbrecht. Grandmother of St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, Oct. 4. Mother of Don McInnes Richmond. Giannini; two brothers, John 14. Great-grandmother of nine. Oct. 6. Mother of Helen Stuller and Ed Oholorogg. Grandmother WILSON, Cletus, 89, St. Jude, She was born on Sept. 22, Schneider and George Toschlog; BRAND, Kerry, 55, and Harry Gehrich. Sister of of two. Indianapolis, Oct. 8. Husband of 1928, in Richmond. two sisters, Paula Kish and Janet Ruth Hoffmire. Grandmother of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus ORMAN, Paul R. Sr., 72, Patricia Wilson. Father of Thelma She was a former member Quinter; and two grandchildren. 18. Great-grandmother of 37. (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Albright, Phyllis Mayer, Kenneth of Holy Family Parish in Memorial contributions may Great-great-grandmother of nine. Sept. 21. Husband of Vickie Terre Haute, Oct. 8. Husband of Wilson, Mark and Neal Bowlen. Richmond and a catechist there be made to the St. Anne Brand. Father of Erin HYDE, Ann K., 92, St. Matthew Florence Orman. Father of Brother of Stella Hughes. Grand- for 22 years, and a former Catholic Church Building Fund, Melerowicz and Adrian Brand. the Apostle, Indianapolis, Georgia Coons, Donnie, John, father of seven. Great-grandfather member of St. Andrew Parish in 102 N. 19th St., New Castle, IN Son of Corinne Brand. Brother of Sept. 25. Mother of Kathy Paul and Rick Orman. Brother of of seven. † Richmond for 27 years. 47362. † Kelly Wood, Kyle Brand and Parker, Robert and William Mary Gardner, Darrell, Donald, Kim Brand. Grandfather of two. Hyde. Sister of Lois Hansen. Harvey and Kenneth Orman. BRYAN, Rosemary (Nosker), Grandmother of eight. Great- Grandfather of 18. Great-grand- 62, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, grandmother of two. father of two. Oct. 5. Mother of Kimberly and KAPPES, James Martin, 44, PARROTT, Joseph Bryant, Jr., Stephanie Bryan. Daughter of St. John the Baptist, Osgood, 57, St. Rita, Indianapolis, Oct. 5. Marion (Quinn) Nosker. Sister of Sept. 21. Husband of Husband of Denise Parrott.

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I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. The Criterion Friday, October 23, 2009 Page 19 History of Italy’s celestial studies stars in Vatican exhibit VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican magnify distant objects 30 times the and Italian observatories have teamed up to size they appear to the naked eye. display for the first time numerous precious There is also a replica of one of instruments and books documenting the Galileo’s telescopes created by Haring CNS/Paul birth and development of stargazing in Massachusetts-based craftspeople Italy. Jim and Rhonda Morris. The original The Vatican Observatory, the Italian is in the Institute and Museum of the National Institute of Astrophysics and the History of Science in Florence, Italy. Vatican Museums have pooled their Also on display is the collections of antique telescopes, arithmometer, one of the first astrolabes, celestial globes and manuscripts, commercial calculating machines. such as Galileo Galilei’s original Created in 1882, it helped scientists handwritten notes detailing his observations do complex additions, subtractions, of the moon. Many of the 130 items in the multiplications and divisions as well exhibit have never been displayed publicly. as extract square roots. The exhibit, called “Astrum 2009,” runs A few sections of the 130-piece at the Vatican Museums from Oct. 16 to exhibit are dedicated to the Vatican’s Jan. 16, 2010, and commemorates the history of astronomical research, International Year of Astronomy. including its participation in the The United Nations declared the special 19th-century international “Carte du year to mark the 400th anniversary of Ciel” (“Map of Heaven”) project to Galileo’s first use of the telescope to catalog and make a map of the stars. observe the cosmos. Between 1910 and 1921, the The exhibit’s curator, Ileana Chinnici, Vatican Observatory assigned told journalists during a Vatican press three nuns to help with the map This globe of the heavens from 1567, showing the main constellations seen from Europe, is displayed in the conference on Oct. 13 that Italy’s unique project. These Sisters of the exhibit “Astrum 2009” at the Vatican Museums. The exhibit continues through Jan. 16, 2010. patrimony of astronomical instruments is Child Mary measured the coordinates the richest in the world. of tens of thousands of stars reproduced dealings with Galileo. doing science, which wasn’t accepted Popes and the divided Italian states all on photographic glass plates. The Italian scientist was condemned for immediately, said Cardinal Giovanni supported their own observatories, and Also on display for the first time are suspected heresy in 1633 for maintaining Lajolo, president of the commission amassed a large number of historical photographs of a Vatican-sponsored that the Earth revolved around the sun. He governing Vatican City, in a written instruments and valuable documentation, expedition to Russia in 1887 to witness and was “rehabilitated” in 1992 by a special introduction to the exhibit’s catalog. she said. document a total solar eclipse. Three Italian Vatican commission established by These groundbreaking scientific Some of the unique and valuable objects priests made the trip, which proved Pope John Paul II. discoveries help people better understand on display include Galileo’s handwritten unsuccessful due to poor weather and The Church has made significant God’s creation, he wrote, and the exhibit notes and his publication “Starry viewing conditions. overtures in recent decades to show that shows how science “is an inescapable part” Messenger” from 1610, both of which Missing from the exhibit is any mention faith and science do not conflict. of the human spirit and the whole human detailed how he perfected the telescope to of the Church’s troubled history and Galileo opened up a brand new way of experience. †

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Friday Evening, November 13 7:00 PM Mass “The Holy Spirit Prepares Us for the End” / (Fr. Christopher Weldon) (Fr. Christopher Crotty) 8:00 PM “Pneumatology of the Holy Spirit” / (Mark Nehrbas) 9:00 PM “Yielding to the Fullness of the Holy Spirit” / 10:00 PM Prayer for Baptism of the Holy Spirit / (Spiritual Team)

Saturday, November 14, 2009 By 8:30 AM Music 9:00 AM “Receiving God’s Gifts” / (Mark Nehrbas) 10:30 AM “The Spirit Brings Healing and Wholeness” / (Fr. Richard McAlear) 12:00 PM Lunch His 2:00 PM “How to Preserve Families from the Culture of Darkness” / (Fr. Christopher Crotty) 3:15 PM Break 3:30 PM Mass “Docility, Humility, and the Holy Spirit” / (Fr. Christopher Weldon) Wounds 4:45 PM Dinner 7:00 PM “Healing Through Forgiveness” / (Fr. Richard McAlear) 8:00 PM Eucharistic Procession 9:00 PM Laying on of Hands / (Spiritual Ministry)

ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME (E.S.T.) you have been healed The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered during the lunchbreak. If you have the opportunity for the sacrament prior to the conference, we ask that you participate as a large number of penitents are expected at the conference. I Peter 2:24

CONFERENCE NOTES: • Optional Meal Plan is $16 (advanced purchase only-before 11/2/09) and includes a boxed lunch and hot dinner on Saturday. Payment must accompany your registration. We are unable to November 13-14, 2009 provide “special diet” meals. • NO refunds. In the event of your cancellation, payments will be considered a donation to S.A.C.R.E.D. A Catholic Conference on: • Registration after November 2, 2009 is $50. If registering after this date, call (800) 713-9800 to assure seating is available before mailing payment. “Walk-ins” are subject to availability as a • the Power of the Holy Spirit • sell-out is expected. • Forgiveness • Healing • • Brochures are available online at www.mercyhealing.com or www.instituteoftheholyspirit.com or by mail by calling (800) 713-9800.

Clip along the fold and return Hosted by: S. .C.R.E.D. Registration Form

Please include names and addresses of all in your party for pre-printed name Westfield High School badges. Please duplicate this form for each person. We are accepting pre- 18250 N. Union St. registrations (by mail only) on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Seating is limited. Westfield, Indiana $40 Early registration is strongly recommended. An early sell-out is expected! “Walk- (just north of Indianapolis) per person ins” ($50 per person) are subject to availability. Name From I-465 on northside of Indy: Exit north Meridian Street (exit 31). Travel north on US 31 for 10 miles. Address Westfield High School is on the right. City State Zip

Optional 2-meal plan –$16 Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) (advanced purchase only) boxed lunch Saturday / hot dinner Saturday evening Cell Phone ( ) Email:

Fr., Sr., Deacon, or Br. Conference Speakers First Name Preferred on Name Badge Father Rev. Richard The Suggested Registration Donation is $40 per person, ($50 after Christopher J. McAlear November 2nd). Add $16 for the Optional 2-Meal Plan Crotty C.P.M. OMI No. people attending conference x registration donation = $ (Fathers of (Oblates of Mercy) Mary Immaculate) Optional 2-Meal Plan $ x $16 per person = $

Add’l offering to support S.A.C.R.E.D. $ Fr. Christopher Mark Total Enclosed $ Weldon Nehrbas No charge for Priests/Religious. * Please Note: Meal plan at your own expense (St. Francis (Franciscan of Assisi University of Newman Ctr.) Steubenville) Mail your tax deductible donation to: S.A.C.R.E.D., Inc. P.O. Box 280 Batesville, IN 47006 Music Ministry By: Bill Richart and friends Phone: (800) 713-9800 The Criterion