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By Brandon A. Evans and schools in the archdiocese that pro- unite to provide financial support for archdiocese. vide vital ministry where they are located them. Therber said the task force will make A home mission can seem like some- but are struggling to continue providing The archdiocese currently supports recommendations to the archbishop and, thing of a contradiction. that ministry. such home missions by means of the gen- in that process, consult with the CCF Dean Stanley, a member of St. Chris- Stanley was one of two people with erous donations that people give to the board of trustees and the archdiocesan topher Parish in Indianapolis, wasn’t even whom Father Michael Welch, pastor of annual United Catholic Appeal and also finance council. sure what a home mission was a year ago. St. Christopher Parish, consulted about by the money that parishes raise for the “Right now,” he said, “we’re on three “We don’t typically think of having how to raise awareness of home missions. appeal beyond their goal. tracks of activity. One is researching cur- missions here a mile and a half or five That consultation led to the creation of The Catholic Community Foundation rent or existing forms of outreaching and miles from a parish,” Stanley said. “We a new archdiocesan Home Missions Task (CCF) also supports home missions. partnership for the home missions. think of foreign missions, maybe, but Force that has as its primary thrust raising “The awareness and the involvement Another is reviewing the definition of a there’s plenty of needs right here, both awareness about the needs of some of our has grown significantly in the last five home mission. And the third is drafting inner city and rural.” own parishes and schools. years, but we still have a ways to go,” said communications strategies to raise aware- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein They are needs that require, in many Joseph Therber, executive director for ness and increase involvement.” defines home missions as those parishes cases, Catholics in the archdiocese to stewardship and development for the See MISSIONS, page 3 Communications Byzantine Bishop John Kudrick makes issues rank low on candidates’ agendas pilgrimage to St. Athanasius Church Editor’s note: The U.S. bishops’ Administrative Committee adopted By Sean Gallagher “Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility” as a blueprint on Bishop John Kudrick, the spiritual how Catholic social leader of the Eastern Catholics in the teaching should Byzantine Eparchy of Parma, Ohio, affect political par- came to St. Athanasius the Great Church ticipation by in Indianapolis on Aug. 1 as part of a Catholics. Here is broader pilgrimage that he is making to one story in an the eparchy’s parishes, which reach ongoing Catholic News Service series from Cleveland to Kansas City and about how the stands of the Democratic Minneapolis. and Republican presidential candidates Along with many of St. Athanasius’ stack up with “Faithful Citizenship.” parishioners, its pastor, Franciscan Father John Kapitan, and former pastor, WASHINGTON (CNS)—Trying to Father Edward Wojciechowski, Bishop find communications policy issues in the Kudrick celebrated Matins, which is George W. Bush and John Kerry cam- equivalent to morning prayer for paigns is like trying to find public service Western Catholics, as well as the Divine programming on a commercial TV or Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, which radio station. It’s barely there. is equivalent to the Mass for Western Just as network affiliate clearances for Catholics, and a prayer service called an Catholic Communication Campaign-pro- akathist to St. John the Baptist, the duced religious specials shrink from year patron saint of the eparchy. to year, the presidential campaigns’ A choir from Annunciation Parish in stances on communications and culture Homer Glenn, Ill., also joined him on has dwindled over the past dozen years. the occasion. This was the second visit Rap music took center stage briefly in that Bishop Kudrick has made to the the 1992 campaign as the song “Cop parish in the past 16 months and the Killer” from rapper-actor Ice-T’s rock members were glad to welcome him. group, Body Count, was vilified by cul- “He really is our spiritual head,” said tural critics, and Democratic candidate Indianapolis resident John Danovich, Bill Clinton took rapper Sister Souljah to St. Athanasius’ parish council chairman. task for her militant raps. “So it is a special privilege when he In 1996, Sen. Robert Dole, the comes to visit us. We always look for- Above, Bishop John Kudrick of Republican nominee, blasted the movie ward to it.” the Byzantine Eparchy of Parma, industry. In 2000, Sen. Joe Lieberman, In his pilgrimage to St. Athanasius Ohio, proclaims a Gospel reading See ELECTION, page 2 and to the other parishes in his eparchy, during Matins, which is equivalent

Bishop Kudrick brought with him the Sean Gallagher Photos by to morning prayer, on Aug. 1 at message of the importance of the parish St. Athanasius the Great Church in the life of faith and of the importance in Indianapolis. Bishop Kudrick of taking that faith out of the parish in visited St. Athanasius Parish as works of evangelization. part of a series of pilgrimages In fact, the bishop wanted his pil- that he is making to the parishes grimage to be, in part, an evangelization of his eparchy. Bishop Kudrick event. Parishioners were supplied with stands in front of the iconostasis, invitations to the liturgies to give to peo- the screen covered with icons, ple who might be interested in joining that separates the sanctuary from them for the day. the congregation. Receiving newcomers to the parish is something that its pastor, Father John, tries to emphasize continually in his Processing out of St. Athanasius own ministry and encourage his parish- the Great Church are, from left, ioners to do as well. He discussed this in Bishop John Kudrick, bishop of an interview before Bishop Kudrick’s the Byzantine Eparchy of Parma, pilgrimage to Indianapolis. Ohio; Franciscan Father John “My approach is to do the hospitality Kapitan, pastor of St. Athanasius of Abraham,” he said. “I try to welcome Parish in Indianapolis; and Father all. I try to catechize my people to say, Edward Wojciechowski, a previ- ‘If we have a stranger in our midst, ous pastor of St. Athanasius See BYZANTINE, page 7 Parish. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004

another $20,000 a year to maintain. ELECTION The National Association of continued from page 1 Broadcasters, a powerful lobby in

Washington, had successfully pushed four CNS photo from Reuters D-Conn., the Democratic nominee for years ago for a moratorium on low-power vice president and a persistent critic of FM licenses while the FCC conducted a what he called “trash TV,” was chided by study on interference with existing FM his political opponents for muting his crit- signals. The study found no interference icisms during the campaign. issues. This year, with the exception of the Still, while all Democrats on the com- occasional rallying cry about hooking up mittee voted for the bill, it needed one rural America to the latest technological Republican to OK the bill. It found that advances in communication—one plank in vote in Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., a the Democratic Party’s 2004 platform— Catholic. the candidates and their parties have been But Katherine Grincewich, on the staff silent about communications issues. of the U.S. bishops’ Office of General Part of that could be because there is Counsel, lamented the work necessary just not much over which the two parties can to get a seemingly minor bill out of one disagree. Last year, after an avalanche of committee in one chamber of Congress. letters and e-mails, there was broad bipar- The U.S. bishops listed their concerns tisan support for repealing new Federal on communications issues in the quadren- Communications Commission (FCC) rules nial statement on political participation, that would have allowed greater consoli- “Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to dation of media ownership. Those rules Political Responsibility,” issued last year. were later repealed by a federal court. “Communications play a growing role This year, Congress has again shown in society and family life,” the bishops bipartisan support in cracking down on said. “The values of our culture are broadcast indecency after last February’s shaped and shared in the print media as Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry greets people outside San Felipe de Neri Church in Super Bowl halftime show “wardrobe well as on radio, television and the Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 8 after attending Sunday Mass. Kerry was traveling through key western malfunction” in which singer Justin Internet. We must balance respect for free- states on his “Believe in America” train tour. Timberlake exposed singer Janet dom of speech with concern for the com- Jackson’s breast before tens of millions of mon good, promoting responsible regula- points of view on political issues. complains about a show’s content, and TV viewers. tions that protect children and families. In “Faithful Citizenship,” the bishops violence in TV programming. Partisan voting patterns in Congress, “In recent years, reduced government said, “We support regulation that limits But the deadline for receiving written though, were clearly visible when the regulation has lowered standards, opened the concentration of control over these comments on the issues fell within three Senate Commerce Committee voted this the door to increasingly offensive mater- media; disallows sales of media outlets weeks of each other, making it difficult to summer—almost completely along party ial, and squeezed out noncommercial, reli- that attract irresponsible owners primarily assemble the kind of broad support often lines—to lift restrictions on the use of gious programming,” they said. seeking a profit; and opens these outlets to needed to make policy changes at the FCC. low-power FM radio. The U.S. bishops FCC commissioner Michael Copps, a a greater variety of program sources, “Faithful Citizenship” also addressed supported lifting the restrictions. Of the Catholic and one of two Democrats on the including religious programming. We sup- growing computer usage. existing low-power FM stations, there are five-member FCC, told Catholic News port a TV rating system and technology “The Internet has created both great about 50 that have a Catholic focus. They Service he would like to see broadcasters that assist parents in supervising what benefits and some problems. This technol- cost about $20,000 to start, and about return to a voluntary code of conduct that their children view.” ogy should be available to all students barred foul language from the public air- Grincewich noted the FCC was seeking regardless of income,” the bishops said. waves and honored the “fairness doctrine.” comments on three separate issues: local- “Because it poses serious dangers by giv- That doctrine, struck down by the FCC ism in broadcast content, a requirement ing easy access to pornographic and vio- Official Appointments in the 1980s, mandated public-interest for broadcasters to make and keep tapes lent material, we support vigorous Effective immediately programming and equal time for opposing of their programs in case a citizen enforcement of existing obscenity and child pornography laws as well as efforts Rev. Gerald Kirkhoff to sacramental by the industry to develop technology that minister of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish assists parents, schools and libraries in in Indianapolis while continuing as pastor blocking out unwanted materials.”

of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis. CNS photo from Reuters Federal courts have struck down con- gressional efforts thus far on keeping Rev. Eric Johnson to sacramental minis- computer porn out of minors’ sight. ter of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Grincewich said congressional leaders Indianapolis while continuing as associate are considering for next year a revision of pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis the 1996 Telecommunications Act, which and part-time chaplain of Bishop Chatard set into motion the current wave of media High School in Indianapolis. consolidation. She added her office is monitoring pro- Rev. Paul Schloemer, O.F.M. Conv., posed changes in copyright law that could ordained on June 4, 2004, to associate severely restrict provisions of “fair use” of pastor of St. Joseph University Parish in copyrighted materials that extend to class- Terre Haute. rooms and even photocopier use. It may be possible for the Church’s Correction position to prevail on these and related Rev. James Bonke from part-time associ- communications issues. ate pastor of Christ the King Parish in LaVita Strickland, associate director of Indianapolis to weekend sacramental the U.S. bishops’ Office of Government assistance for St. Luke Parish in Indian- Liaison, expressed dismay at television apolis and Christ the King Parish in coverage of the Democratic National Indianapolis while continuing as defender Convention in July. of the bond of the archdiocesan “This is going to be the most important Metropolitan Tribunal. election in my lifetime,” Strickland said, but “the type of coverage—the horse race, These appointments are from the office of the U.S. President George Bush and first lady Laura Bush leave St. Ann’s Episcopal Church on Aug. 8 rather than the issues people care about— Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., following the Sunday service in Kennebunkport, Maine. The president spent the weekend at his par- does not help elevate the level of political Archbishop of Indianapolis. ent’s home in Maine to attend his nephew’s wedding. discourse.” †

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By Brandon A. Evans her daughter was partnered with an Irish “I hope to stay in touch with all the “I think what we try to teach them is girl. people from Northern Ireland,” Guy said, what Jesus said was the greatest com- The Ulster region of Northern She said that the project brings “and maybe some of the Americans might mandment,” Gray said, “and that’s to love Ireland—made up of several counties—is together the different groups and allows come back over.” God and love your neighbor … And it a place where daily life is divided sharply them to see that each is not as different as Danny said that he plans to keep in sounds too simple, but when you get along religious lines. they may have thought. touch with Guy over the Internet. down to it, that’s really what it will take It has also been a place where “It’s such a good way for Protestants “We’re all from the same town so it for there to be peace, wherever we are.” Catholics and Protestants have shed blood and Catholics to get to know each other should be pretty easy to get together and Gray noted that some people in over their disputes. because at that age everything is segre- all,” said Elizabeth. She was paired with Northern Ireland have noticed a decrease “In Northern Ireland, most everything gated,” said Edel Meehan, one of two Hailey Jones, an eighth-grader at Shawe in religiously motivated killings and that is separated by religion,” said Lisa Gray, counselors from Northern Ireland who Memorial High School, and said that she the people from the first years of the guidance director at Father Michael served as chaperones for the teens. enjoyed their friendship. Ulster Project are now in their late 30s Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School and “I mean, they go to different schools, On July 27, the day before Elizabeth and early 40s, and some of them work in a member of Prince of Peace Parish in they participate in different sports and left, she said that she was “sure we’re influential positions. Madison. their youth clubs are generally Catholic going to be crying all the way home. While the friendships that have grown “You either go to a Catholic school or [or] Protestant,” Meehan said, “so they “We had a really, really, really good out of the project are important, Gray you go to a Protestant school,” Gray said, just haven’t met people from the other time,” she said. “It’s going to be really said, another good lesson that the partici- “and so the kids there, in just general religion before.” rememberable and all.” pants can take away from the experience society, would not have the opportunity to Elizabeth Owens, a Catholic from “[Elizabeth] was really sweet and my is the witness given by the local commu- meet and make friends with kids of other Northern Ireland, said that the project was family just loved her,” Hailey said. She nity. religions.” a good experience because the Protestants said that everyone in the project got along “We are provided with so much by the Gray serves as the president for the that she met were very similar to her, but very well. community,” Gray said, citing contribu- Ulster Project of Madison, a program that she didn’t realize it before. “It’s just a great experience,” she said, tions of time and talent given by all sorts allows 12 teenagers from Northern Despite the fact that all the youth “and I think it’s something that everybody of organizations—religious and other- Ireland—six Catholic and six Protestant— reside in the same area in Ireland— should have an opportunity to get wise. to visit the Madison area for a month. around the town of Anniskillen in County involved in.” “So many people across all creeds con- During the month, each member of Fermanagh—many of the youths didn’t Meehan was involved with the project tribute to the project,” she said, “and I the group—also an even number of boys know each other. when she was 14 years old—she spent a think it just shows how we’re not bound and girls—stays with a host family and “I didn’t know any of the Catholics on month in Chattanooga, Tenn.—and has by those boundaries of religion.” is partnered with a local teenager in that this [trip] before I came,” said Guy supported it ever since. The last night that the Irish youth were family of the same sex and faith. Phenix, a Methodist youth from Northern “A lot of the people I went with, I’m in town, the Ulster Project of Madison Together, they participate in different Ireland. still good friends with,” she said. had its annual auction and dinner, which events, enjoy free time, worship together He said that the month he spent in This year’s trip was a success, she said helps to fund half of the project’s airfare and learn about peace. Madison in July helped to give him “a before leaving with the youth to return and all of the group activities. Most of the young people are about better understanding of the Catholic reli- home. Among other activities, the youth had 14 years old. gion. “They don’t want to go home,” she an opportunity to attend worship at both a The Ulster Project is an attempt to “There’s a need in Northern Ireland for said. “They’ve been asking me to lose Catholic and a Protestant church. They bring youth from both sides of that reli- this sort of thing to help bring people their tickets.” traveled to Indianapolis for a day, visited gious divide together to see what they together,” Guy said. Meehan said that it is good to reach the King’s Island in Cincinnati and partici- have in common—and together build a Danny Terrell, a freshman at Madison young people at their age. pated in various service projects. unified future in Northern Ireland. High School in Madison and a member “They’re going to start making deci- “It’s really a choice on their part The project finds its roots as early as of Madison Presbyterian Church, was sions for themselves,” she said. They are whether or not they just had a fun month 1974, and since then has grown to include partnered with Guy, and said that he also going to be leaving their homes and of activities together or whether they’re 28 host cities around the United States. “basically got a best friend in a couple having more interactions with people of going to allow it to really change their Madison became one of those cities in days.” other denominations. lives,” Gray said. “And our hope is that 1999. The friendships they formed seemed to “Frankly, once you reach a certain age, they allow it to change their lives, you Gray became involved in the Ulster make a deep impression on the young it’s kind of hard to change your ways or know, one person at a time.” † Project two summers ago, and last year people. change your opinions,” Gray said.

He noted that bringing about more MISSIONS awareness of the needs of the home mis- continued from page 1 sions is very much a part of “Planning Home Missions Task Force members for Growth,” the archdiocesan strategic • William Bruns, executive director of Runnebohm Construction Inc. and a Stanley said that the task force wants to plan. communications for the archdiocese member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish research how parishes already are helping Both Therber and Stanley think that the • Father Clement Davis, pastor of in Shelby County alleviate areas of need in the archdiocese. membership in the task force is well-cho- St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus • Father Michael O’Mara, pastor of “We want to really know what’s going sen because it represents pastors and lay St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis on in the archdiocese relative to all this people, well-off parishes and not so well- • Cindy Lee Duran, assistant vice pres- stuff,” he said. “There are a lot of things off parishes, and people both inside and ident for corporate communications • Dean Stanley, retired corporate vice each parish is doing which we don’t know outside the Indianapolis area. for American United Life Insurance president for Navistar International about.” They also bring together different areas Co. and a member of St. Christopher and a member of St. Christopher Stanley said that the archbishop told of expertise, Therber said. Parish in Indianapolis Parish him that no other diocese that he is aware Father Welch has been appointed to • Father Jeffrey Godecker, pastor of • Joseph Therber, executive director for of has a group like the Home Missions lead the task force. Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in stewardship and development for the Task Force so they are charting new Therber is positive about the effect that Indianapolis archdiocese ground. the new group will have on home mis- Despite the difficulty that presents, sions. • Andrew “Mick” Hebel, retired finan- • Father Clarence Waldon, pastor of Stanley said that the goal of helping the “It’s just a great way to bring attention cial adviser for American Express and Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis home missions is undeniably good. to the marginalized among us,” he said, a member of St. Christopher Parish • Father Michael Welch, pastor of “You can’t argue with it,” he said. “It’s “and to increase involvement in our over- • Nicholas Runnebohm, president of St. Christopher Parish † a good cause.” all mission.” † ShelbyShelby UpholsteringUpholstering && InteriorsInteriors 30% off Selected Fabric • Custom reupholstery • Custom Window Treatments • Blinds • Interior Painting • Carpet Sales & Installation “Our Family’s Business has been a HOUSE- HOLD WORD for over 70 years, owned and • Custom wood refinishing operated since 1932!” The Quass Grand Kids • Antique restoration Check out our website shelbyupholstering.com 1932 Same family third generation. 317-631-8911 1-800-331-7697 Page 4 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004

OPINION Letters to the Editor Your vote counts Our Church teaches that it is the duty of every citizen to vote. It is also the duty of One of the most important elections of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 all citizens to educate themselves so that our time will soon be upon us. Who we they can vote intelligently. And it is the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher choose to govern us is always important. Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus duty of all Catholics to vote according to What makes this election so urgent isn’t the teachings of the Catholic Church. so much our elected officials as it is those In the November 1998 pastoral letter they will choose to serve in the judicial “Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to branch of the government. At election American Catholics,” the bishops of the Editorial time, most voters are thinking about United States speak of a false pluralism electing the president, senators and repre- which undermines the moral convictions sentatives. They forget about the third of Catholics and their obligation to be branch of the government. Yet, it has “leaven” in our democratic process. been more the judicial branch of the gov- It goes on to say, “Democracy is not a ernment that has set the tone of our soci- substitute for morality ... Its value stands— ety for the last 40 years.

CNS photo from Reuters or falls—with the values which it embod- I’ve heard a lot of complaining from ies and promotes. Only tireless promotion people about some of the crazy things of the truth about the human person can that have been going on in this country, infuse democracy with the right values.” and they say they can’t figure out where It further states, “If we are leaven, we it is all coming from. It is from the judi- must bring to our culture the whole cial branch that our sense of personal Gospel, which is a Gospel of life and joy. responsibility is being eroded. A person That is our vocation as believers. And can be careless with a hot cup of coffee, get a serious burn, then turn around and there is no better place to start than pro- sue the place who sold it to them because moting the beauty and sanctity of human mostly liberal judges have made it legal life.” to burn the flag and flood the public air This brings up several questions that we Iraqi boys on the streets of Baghdad earlier this year look at graffiti that waves with all manor of vulgarity and should ask ourselves. Do we vote intelli- depicts the U.S. Statue of Liberty sending electric current to a masked profanity. The same judges, contrary to gently if we do not know what a candidate prisoner at the Abu Ghraib prison near Baghdad. Photographs released free speech, are banning all public or a party stands for? Have we checked to in May showed U.S. soldiers torturing and humiliating Iraqi prisoners of expressions of religion. With these con- see what the platform of the political par- war. Pope John Paul II has said that the United States, as the world’s tradictory decisions, they are eroding our ties contain? Does the platform embrace only superpower, has a corresponding obligation to be the world leader patriotism and our moral compass. what the Catholic Church teaches or is the in promoting respect for human rights. There are many decisions the judiciary platform of the party diametrically may be asked to make in the future. What opposed to what the Church teaches? about the issues of cloning, euthanasia, Another important question we should infanticide, mercy killing, fetal research ask ourselves is this: Do I vote for a cer- and many others that we haven’t yet tain party simply because my parents and Searching for truth in politics dreamed of. With the Roe vs. Wade deci- grandparents did? If abortion, embryo sion, abortion has cost us our sense of the research, euthanasia, human cloning and hile visiting Mexico City in The pope is equally clear about the sacredness of all human life. same-sex marriages had been an issue WJanuary 1999, Pope John inviolability of human life, which the We are now being faced with an when they made their choices, as the Paul II issued his apostolic exhortation Church sees as the most basic human equally important decision. Are we going issues are today, would they have chosen The Church in America. This remark- right and the most sacred responsibility to lose our sense of the sacredness of holy the party that they did choose? able document deals with all the entrusted to those who govern under matrimony? The next judges that are Just one more question, if I may. What opportunities and challenges facing the the rule of law. In The Church in appointed will more than likely be asked will our answer be when the day comes nations and peoples of the Americas. America, the pope once again declares to decide if marriage should be allowed when we are called before the Lord on the Respect for life, racism, poverty, the that: “The fundamental rights of the between same-sex couples. If it is, what day of judgment, and he asks us if we con- role of women, family life, health care, human person are inscribed in human about people who want to marry more tributed to the culture of death by our foreign debt, immigration, globaliza- nature itself, they are willed by God than one person? Allowing marriage votes, or did we do our utmost to advance tion, drug addiction and the need for and therefore call for universal obser- between anyone other than between one the culture of life? solidarity among nations are all vance and acceptance. No human man and one woman will eventually rede- Winferd E. “Bud” Moody, Indianapolis addressed by the pope in the context of authority can infringe upon them by fine holy matrimony out of existence. “the personal encounter with Jesus appealing to majority opinion or politi- The thing that most liberals don’t want Christ,” which is at the heart of the cal consensus, on the pretext of respect you to know is the fact that the Vote for life Church’s mission to the peoples of for pluralism and democracy.” U.S. Supreme Court is one vote away from Prior to this election year, I have never America. Pope John Paul II has never sup- overturning Roe vs. Wade, changing the been passionately pro or con about a can- One of the key passages in The ported the “blending” of religion and course our nation has been taking. Our didate and never wanted to proselytize. Church in America deals with the rela- politics. He knows only too well that current president has been nominating Rather, I have simply taken all that I read, tionship between truth and freedom. the effectiveness of the two realms are many conservative judges, but they have heard and saw into consideration and The Holy Father addressed this theme compromised when they become con- been blocked in the Senate by filibusters voted for the candidate whose ideas in detail in his 1993 encyclical The fused with one another. At the same because there aren’t enough conservatives seemed to me the best to meet the needs Splendor of Truth. The pope believes time, this pope has never shied away in the Senate to override the filibuster. of our nation. that “the dignity of the human person, from his responsibility to “speak the Often, people say their vote doesn’t Now, however, I feel it is my duty— created in God’s image, is reaffirmed truth” in the presence of dictators, matter. The last election was decided by a our duty as Catholics and as citizens of by showing the essential and constitu- presidents, prime ministers or mon- handful of votes. Many think it doesn’t this great country—to recognize the tive relationship between the concepts archs. matter who you vote for because all urgent need to do all we can to prevent a of truth and freedom in accordance In the United States, as in all politicians are alike. If you follow their dangerous threat to the morals of our with Christ’s words: The Truth will regions of the world, the pope believes records close enough, you will see that country and our world. The Democratic make you free!” (Jn 8:32). that “the Church must be committed to most Democratic politicians are liberal ticket presents such a threat. Addressing the peoples of the the task of educating and supporting and most Republican politicians are con- Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry Americas, the pope takes the universal lay people involved in law-making, servative. Since judges are appointed for says he believes that a baby is a human principle that freedom and truth are government and the administration of life, who you vote for in this election is being at the time of conception, but what inseparable from one another and justice, so that legislation will always more important than who will govern us value does this opinion have when he applies it to the concrete situations fac- reflect those principles and moral val- for the next four years. It will determine refuses to advocate respect for life and ing people and nations in South, ues which are in conformity with a the direction that the judicial branch will takes a public stand for abortion? Instead, Central and North America. He praises sound anthropology and advance the take our society for generations to come. he demeans the present and future morals the growth of democracy and the common good.” This year, voters must ask themselves of our nation. If we do not respect life at “gradual retreat of dictatorial regimes.” The Church in America should be an important question. Do we want our whatever stage it exists, can there be any The Church favors democracy, the required reading for any Catholic who society to continue the current course or hope that our children and their children pope says, insofar as it promotes seeks to exercise his or her duty as a do we want to change directions? will understand the importance of protect- human dignity and the rule of law. responsible citizen this November. The Sandra Dudley, Sunman ing the unborn, the old and all people in Then, in words that seem prophetic in pope will not tell us who to vote for between? And what hope is there for light of recent experiences, the pope (or against), but his reflections on what Vote according to world peace if a leader values life less declares: “The Church looks sympa- it means to be a disciple of Jesus than his political aims? thetically upon this evolution insofar as Christ in America today will certainly Church teachings No Catholic who votes for the it favors an ever more marked respect place our individual decisions in their national Democratic ticket remains true to for the rights of each individual, proper ecclesial and civic contexts. As you know, election time is fast his Catholic faith. A Democratic vote is a including those accused and con- approaching. This is, in my opinion, the vote for abortion on demand. All who demned, against whom it is never legit- — Daniel Conway most critical election in recent times. There cherish the right to life and ponder this imate to resort to modes of detention is so much to be decided, so much to be issue, whatever their religious allegiance, and investigation—one thinks espe- (Daniel Conway is a member of the considered. For instance, there will be the must clearly understand this. cially of torture—which are offensive editorial committee of the board of appointment of U.S. Supreme Court jus- Vote for life. In your heart, you know to human dignity.” directors of Criterion Press Inc.) tices who will decide for years to come whether millions of innocent babies will what is right. be let to live or die. Betty Ann Countryman, Indianapolis The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Being a priest in a secularist era (Thirteenth in a series) Yes. I was first asked if I would consider gives the grace to lead a celibate chaste life kingdom, which is our ultimate home and being a priest by my fourth-grade teacher, in the way that Jesus did. Because it is a goal of life. his past week, I was privileged to Providence Sister Marie Annette. My gift, one can live happily as a priest. Besides the Mass, I celebrate the sacra- preside at the Saint Meinrad response at the time was, “No.” “What did your ordination mean to ment of confirmation often. It is a privilege TAlumni observance of the Any number of relatives also raised the you?” to be with so many people of faith in 150th anniversary of Saint Meinrad topic with me. My parents were supportive It was the happiest day of my life. At prayer. It is a privilege to proclaim God’s Archabbey. and wisely gave me a lot of room to con- the same time, I was humbled to think God Word and to teach. My letter of invitation indicated that, sider the matter. had called me to serve in the place of Jesus “What would you tell a young person among other reasons, I was chosen to do “I want to know why you became a Christ. I remember including a written who did not know how to help the so because this year marks the priest.” prayer intention in my missal at the ordina- Catholic community but really wanted 40th anniversary of my ordination as a I love Jesus. tion that included all the people I would to?” priest. In the end, I became a priest because I ever encounter and serve as a priest. That Pray with that question on your mind. It I love being a priest, even amidst the thought that is what God wanted me to do has turned into thousands. doesn’t have to be complicated prayer, but challenges of our secularist era. to make a difference in our world. I liked “What are the best things about your pray. Ask God how you might make a dif- On occasion, I receive letters from high what I saw priests do for our people. I job?” ference in our world with the gifts he has school religion students who happen to be learned how important the sacraments of The best thing about my job is celebrat- given you. I would also suggest that you studying the sacrament of holy orders, and the Church are for salvation. I wanted to ing the holy Eucharist, standing there in the look around you and see how many differ- they have questions. serve that way, and thought and still think place of Christ. And that is also the best ent ways people you know are serving the Last spring, sophomore students from it is the way I am to be saved. answer to the question, “Why priests?” Catholic community. We need priests and Roncalli High School in Indianapolis sent “Where did you start out as a priest?” Jesus established the priesthood in order religious sisters and brothers. We need me a list of good questions about my being I had become a Benedictine priest at to provide the Eucharist, the Mass, which teachers and coaches. We need doctors and a priest and bishop. This week and next, I Saint Meinrad and the archabbot sent me to is essential for the existence of his Church. nurses and lawyers. We need women and will respond to their questions because I study theology and liturgy in Rome. Without the Eucharist, there would be no men who are willing to be intentional believe they provide a context for the “Do you ever regret becoming a priest Church. Christians in the workaday world. question, “Why priests?” and not having the opportunity to marry I love the ministry of the sacraments. “How and when did you realize you someone? Are you close to your family?” Jesus provided the sacraments of the (Next week: More about being a priest and wanted to become a priest?” When one is ordained a priest, he Church in order to help us journey through bishop.) † The first thoughts of priesthood already doesn’t renounce family and friends. In life and on to salvation in the eternal entered my mind in elementary school. I fact, they are an important support, just as pursued that goal in high school, but actu- is the case when a person gets married. ally made the clear choice to seek ordina- I have no regrets about becoming a Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for August tion during my college years. All along, I priest and forgoing the opportunity for mar- Parish Awareness: that all parishioners will be aware of their role in promoting all prayed that it was God’s will for me. riage. It is important to realize that with the vocations and have the awareness especially to encourage our youth to consider the “Did anyone ask you to think about Roman Catholic priesthood God grants the becoming a priest?” gift of the celibate state. That means God priestly and religious life. Ser sacerdote en una era laica (Décimo tercero de la serie) “¿Alguien le pidió que considerara la oportunidad de casarme. Es importante hacia la salvación en el reino eterno, que idea de hacerse sacerdote?” que entiendan que con el sacerdocio es nuestra morada final y nuestra meta en a semana pasada tuve el privilegio Sí. Mi maestra de cuarto grado, la Católico-Romano, Dios otorga el don del la vida. de presidir la celebración del Hermana de la Providencia Marie Annette, celibato. Esto significa que Dios nos Además de la misa, celebro con Laniversario número 150 de alumnos me preguntó por primera vez si otorga la gracia de llevar una vida célibe y frecuencia el sacramento de la egresados de la Archiabadía de Saint consideraría la idea de ser sacerdote. Mi casta, tal y como lo hizo Jesús. Debido a confirmación. Resulta un privilegio estar Meinrad. respuesta en aquella ocasión fue: “No”. que es un don, podemos vivir felizmente con muchas personas de fe en oración. Es Mi carta de invitación indicaba que, Muchos parientes también me como sacerdotes. un privilegio proclamar la Palabra de Dios entre otras razones, se me había escogido mencionaron el tema. Mis padres me “¿Qué significó la ordenación para y enseñar. ya que este año marca el aniversario brindaban gran apoyo y muy sabiamente usted?” “¿Qué mensaje le daría a un joven número 40 de mi ordenación como me dieron bastante libertad para considerar Fue el día más feliz de mi vida. Al que no sabe cómo ayudar a la sacerdote. el asunto. mismo tiempo, me sentí sobrecogido al Comunidad Católica pero que Me encanta ser sacerdote, incluso en “Quisiera saber por qué se hizo pensar que Dios me había llamado a verdaderamente quisiera hacerlo?” medio de los desafíos que vivimos en sacerdote.” servirlo en el lugar de Jesucristo. Recuerdo Reza con esa pregunta en mente. No nuestra era laica. Amo a Jesús. haber incluido una intención escrita en mi tiene que ser una oración complicada, En ocasiones recibo cartas de Al final me hice sacerdote porque pensé misal de ordenación que comprendía a simplemente reza. Pregúntale a Dios cómo estudiantes de religión de la escuela que era lo que Dios quería que hiciera para todas las personas a quienes me podrías marcar la diferencia en nuestro secundaria que se encuentran estudiando marcar la diferencia en nuestro mundo. Me encontraría y serviría como sacerdote. La mundo con los dones que Él te ha dado. el sacramente del Orden y tienen gustaba lo que veía que los sacerdotes lista se ha vuelto de miles. También te sugeriría que miraras a tu inquietudes. hacían por el pueblo. Aprendí lo “¿Cuáles son los mejores aspectos de alrededor y observaras cómo otras La primavera pasada los estudiantes del importantes que son los sacramentos de la su trabajo?” personas que conoces sirven a la segundo año de la escuela secundaria Iglesia para nuestra salvación. Quería Lo mejor de mi trabajo es celebrar la comunidad católica. Necesitamos Roncalli High School de Indianápolis me servir de esta manera y pensaba, y aun santa Eucaristía, estando ahí de pie en el sacerdotes y hermanos religiosos. enviaron una lista con muy buenas pienso, que es el modo en que seré salvo. lugar de Cristo. Y esta es también la mejor Necesitamos maestros y entrenadores. preguntas sobre mi vida como sacerdote y “¿Dónde comenzó su carrera como respuesta a la pregunta “¿Por qué Necesitamos médicos, enfermeras y obispo. Esta semana y la que viene me sacerdote?” sacerdote?” abogados. Necesitamos mujeres y hombres dedicaré a responder sus preguntas porque Me había hecho ya sacerdote Jesús fundó el sacerdocio para que estén dispuestos a ser cristianos creo que proporcionan el contexto para la benedictino en Saint Meinrad y el proporcionar la Eucaristía, la Misa, comprometidos en el mundo cotidiano. pregunta: “¿Por qué sacerdote?” archiabad me envió a estudiar teología a esencial para la existencia de su Iglesia. “¿Cómo y cuándo se dio cuenta de que Roma. Sin la Eucaristía no existiría la Iglesia. (La próxima semana: Más sobre ser quería ser sacerdote?” “¿Alguna vez se arrepiente de haberse Me encanta el ministerio de los sacerdote y obispo) † Los primeros pensamientos con hecho sacerdote y no tener la oportunidad sacramentos. Jesús nos entregó los respecto al sacerdocio cruzaron mi mente de casarse con alguien? ¿Está usted sacramentos de la Iglesia para ayudarnos Traducido por: Language Training Center, cuando estaba en la escuela elemental. unido a su familia?” en la travesía de la vida y encaminarnos Indianapolis Perseguí esa meta durante la escuela Cuando uno se ordena como sacerdote secundaria, pero verdaderamente realicé la no renuncia a la familia y los amigos. De La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en agosto elección clara de ir en busca de la hecho, ellos son un apoyo importante, al ordenación durante mis años igual que sucede cuando una persona se Conocimiento de la Parroquia: Que cada parroquiano sea consciente de su papel para universitarios. Todo el tiempo rezaba casa. fomentar todas las vocaciones y anime a nuestros jóvenes a con-siderar la vida sacer- porque esa fuera la voluntad de Dios para No me arrepiento de haberme hecho dotal y religiosa. mí. sacerdote y haber renunciado a la Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004

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Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., in Richmond, is Infants pro-life ministry and Mass for Life on the third “What Are the Sacraments?” will be offered by Saint celebrating its 50th anniversary with several events this Saturday of each month are sponsored by the archdiocesan Meinrad School of Theology’s Ecclesial Lay Ministry weekend. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 14, there will be Office of Pro-Life Activities. The Mass for Life begins at Program on Wednesday mornings this fall at St. Michael tours of Seton West School (formerly Holy Family School), 8:30 a.m. After the Mass, participants will drive to the Clinic the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., in Indianapolis. Seton High School and the Teen Center. There will also be for Women, an abortion clinic at 3607 W. 16th St. in The courses will meet from 9 a.m. to noon beginning on an ice cream social from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and a concert fea- Indianapolis, to pray the rosary then will return to Sept. 8 and continue for 10 sessions. Father Rick Ginther, turing Tony Avellano from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 14. St. Michael Church for Benediction. For more information, director of liturgy in the archdiocesan Office of Worship Avellano is a Catholic musician from Carmel, Ind., who call the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities at and pastor of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, ministers with his music to churches, youth groups, retreats 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. will present the course, which will provide an overview of and Christian organizations. On the following day, Aug. 15, sacramental theology with a historical introduction to the there will be a 50th anniversary Mass at 2 p.m. celebrated Guests are invited to join the Little Sisters of the Poor development of the liturgical and sacramental life of the by Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein as well as present and and the residents of St. Augustine Home for the Aged, Church. The course is part of the Lay Ministry Formation former pastors and associate pastors. For more information 2345 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis, for a 6:30 p.m. Mass for Program that the archdiocese offers to lay staff working in about any of the anniversary events, call the parish at the vigil of the Solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 14. its parishes, agencies and ministries. Registration is also 765-962-3691. After the Mass, light refreshments will be served before a open to others who are interested. The cost is $200 per per- candlelight procession with the rosary and hymns. An son. Qualified participants may be eligible for subsidies. St. Pius Parish, at the intersection of County Road 500 R.S.V.P. is requested by Aug. 12. For more information or to For more information or to register, call the Indianapolis East and County Road 800, in Ripley County is having its R.S.V.P., call 317-872-6420. Office of Saint Meinrad School of Theology at 317-955- parish picnic from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) on Aug. 15. 6451 or e-mail [email protected]. The picnic will feature a chicken dinner, games, food, enter- The public is invited to an open house at Saint Meinrad tainment and quilts. For more information, call 812-934- Archabbey in St. Meinrad from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Ind., are spon- 6218. Aug. 29. Monks, students and co-workers of Saint Meinrad soring their second annual Dome Classic golf scramble on will be stationed in the Archabbey Church, Chapter Room, Sept. 13 at Victoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish, 17440 St. Mary’s Road, in St. Courtyard, Memorial Lobby and other significant sites. A National Blvd, in Newburgh, Ind. Proceeds from the Batesville, is having its 81st annual outdoor Mass at the few rooms of the new Archabbey Museum will be open. scramble will be used for the care of the senior members Marian shrine at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. The Mass will include Vespers will be held in the Archabbey Church at 5 p.m. and of the community. The event concludes with a dinner at a candlelight procession and Benediction. For more informa- a simple picnic meal will follow the prayers. At 7 p.m., a 5 p.m. People may attend just the dinner if they wish. The tion, call 812-934-4165. program in St. Bede Theater will feature the Crawford cost for a single player and dinner for two is $750. For County Community Band and the Celebration Singers more information or to register, call 812-367-1411, ext. St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th St., in Mitchell, is having its Chorus. No tickets or reservations are needed. For more 2638, or log on to www.domeclassic.org. hog roast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 15. For more information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357-6501 information, call 812-849-3570. or e-mail [email protected]. The Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, is offering a Spa Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will celebrate a pro-life The Liturgy of the Hours is celebrated on Monday Day for Women on Sept. 24. The retreat will be a chance Mass and lead a rosary dedicated to ending abortion during through Friday at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. for women to pamper themselves with a mini-massage, do- the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants morning of prayer Georgia St., in Indianapolis. Morning prayer begins at it-yourself facial, aromatherapy and other activities. The on Aug. 21 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 7:30 a.m. and evening prayer starts at 5:15 p.m. For more cost is $100 per person or $90 per person with two or more 30th St., in Indianapolis. The Helpers of God’s Precious information, call the parish at 317-635-2021. registrations. There will also be a retreat titled “The School of Lectio Divina” on Sept. 11-17. Participants will pray with the Benedictine community and learn about a form of prayer for those seeking to live the contemplative Donated way of life. The cost is $400 per person or $310 per com- muter. The registration deadline for both programs is Aug. 27. For more information, call 317-788-7581 or quilts e-mail [email protected] or log on to Staff members of Catholic www.benedictinn.org. † Social Services of Central Indiana and members of the Indianapolis Quilters Awards . . . Guild display quilts that will be donated to the Several agencies and parishes of the Archdiocese of Family Growth’s Indianapolis received a second-place booth award in July at Strengthening Families the Indiana Black Expo in Indianapolis. The Church groups Program. They will be that contributed to the display were the archdiocesan Com- given to children, families, mission for Multicultural Ministry, Catholic Social Services refugees and senior citi- and Mission Office as well as Holy Trinity, St. Thomas zens who participate in Aquinas, Holy Angels and St. Lawrence parishes, all in some of the social service Indianapolis. Father Kenneth Taylor, director of the programs of the archdio- Commission for Multicultural Ministry and pastor of cese. Dozens of quilts St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, said this is were donated. the first time the Archdiocese of Indianapolis received an award for its booth, which is a way for the Church to be pre- sent at Indiana Black Expo. †

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The worship with your soul is so because of cultural differences and language, there are sub- much more evident in Byzantine Catholic religion.” When Terrance Garrity attended his first Byzantine divisions of each, making it possible to celebrate the That relationship is fostered by more participation in the Catholic liturgy, he thought, “What have I done now and is Eucharist in about 20 different ways that are considered service by the faithful because everything is sung, parish- this really Catholic?” valid. ioners said. It’s a common reaction when Western Catholics attend Those attending St. Athanasius the Great Church in The Byzantine liturgy also places a different emphasis Eastern Catholic liturgies at St. Athanasius the Great Indianapolis celebrate under the Byzantine rite umbrella on the Eucharist. Byzantine Church, located at 1117 Blaine Ave. in using the Ruthenian way, meaning that some parts of the According to Appleyard, the Latin Church places more Indianapolis. Mass are said in Old Church Slavonic. emphasis on the Eucharist as the sacrifice of Christ and Garrity encountered a liturgy that’s entirely sung in The sub-rites, such as Ruthenian Russian, Croatian, offers it daily for the salvation of all people. The Byzantine a cappella. Incense is used often, the altar is behind a screen Melkite, Greek or Ukrainian, have different rules, includ- Church sees it more as the triumph of the Lord and and the sanctuary is adorned with icons instead of statues. ing fasting requirements during Lent. reserves its celebration to non-penitential days. In Lent, Despite the differences, the Byzantine Church in Churches that are not in communion with Rome are Byzantines celebrate the Eucharist only on Saturdays and America is Catholic and is in communion with Rome. The usually styled as Orthodox. Sundays. The Roman Church celebrates Mass every day Byzantine Church in the United States also abides by the Except for the language in which it is celebrated, the except on Good Friday. Roman Catholic tradition of a celibate priesthood. liturgy celebrated at St. Athanasius the Great Church dates Another difference is that Byzantines view the eucharis- Byzantines use icons—flat paintings of Christ, the back 1,500 years and has not been changed during that time. tic assembly as a manifestation of the one Church with its Blessed Mother and the saints—to convey symbolic mean- In contrast, the Roman Mass underwent significant one Lord, meaning it does not allow more than one ings rather than realistic ones. changes as a result of Vatican Council II, after staying the Eucharistic liturgy on the same altar on the same day. The Byzantine Church began using icons, the Greek same for about 400 years. Churches may use a separate chapel, called a paraecclesia, word for “image,” because the Greek fathers feared that While the Byzantine liturgy and the Roman liturgy fol- for another Mass. The Roman Church has several Masses statues would lead to worship of idols and the Greeks wor- low similar sequences—such as the parts of the Mass when on the same day using the same altar. shipped idols, said Franciscan Father John Kapitan, pastor the Eucharist is celebrated and traditional elements such as Those who now celebrate in the Byzantine rite said they of St. Athanasius Parish. altar servers carrying a candle in front of the ambo when the adapted quickly to the differences from the Roman rite. In the Roman rite, statues are used to represent Christ, priest proclaims the Gospel—there are many differences. Most received their first experience by visiting family the Blessed Mother or the saints, much like a photograph In the Byzantine tradition, there are additional proces- or friends at St. Anthansius the Great Church. of a loved one is used to call someone to mind and to sions. At Easter, the congregation goes outside and the It’s been seven years since Garrity’s first visit, and he remember them. Statues used in the Roman rite are not church is locked. The priest comes to the front door and said there is a different feeling of reverence at the idol worship. knocks to symbolize Christ re-entering the Church and Byzantine liturgy. The liturgy is sung in the Byzantine rite without the use bringing new life into it. “It’s more of a vertical form of worship, more worship of any instruments because they want to be sure the people “There’s a lot more symbolism,” said John Danovich, a of the Triune God,” Garrity said. learn and participate in the Mass, Father John said. native Byzantine who also attended Roman Catholic Garrity said it takes people about three liturgies before Dealing with all the new sights and sounds in a parochial schools. the rite becomes familiar and “everything starts to sink in.” Byzantine Church can become more disconcerting when “We encourage people to think of our liturgy as experi- Wilkes suggested that visitors come to experience the the faithful approach Communion. In the Byzantine tradi- encing heaven on earth,” said Danovich, a resident of liturgy without any preconceived notions. tion, the consecrated bread is mixed with the consecrated Indianapolis. “Just enjoy it and come celebrate with us,” Wilkes said. blood in the chalice. For Melanie Wilkes of Noblesville, Ind., the unchanging “Listen and enjoy and pray with us.” Communicants approach with their heads back and the liturgical tradition of 1,500 years is steadying and the wor- priest drops the bread morsel into their mouth with a ship attitude helps her more than participating in a Roman (Jennifer Lindberg is a former reporter for The Criterion spoon. The person does not bite down on the spoon. Mass. and now is an occasional freelance contributor.) † Despite having to learn the new elements of the Byzantine liturgy, Garrity, who is from of Arcadia, Ind., fell in love with the Divine Liturgy, what Byzantines call in the worship of Eastern Catholics. the Mass, and found that his concerns over the validity of BYZANTINE He sees the liturgy of the parish as providing an indis- the liturgy were unfounded. continued from page 1 pensable function in the task of evangelization. “My feeling is that the Divine Liturgy instructs and “In the Eastern Church, the liturgy is very transcen- shapes the individual more,” Garrity said. make them feel welcome.’ ” dent,” Caverlee said. “It is a liturgy [in which] the whole However, his family still attends Roman Catholic litur- During a telephone interview in the days leading up to truth of the Christian faith is totally revealed [with] an gies, also referred to as Latin liturgies. his arrival in Indianapolis, Bishop Kudrick commented emphasis upon Christ and his majesty, his resurrection and “We do everything we can to experience them both,” on the importance of the parish and its role in evange- upon the Holy Trinity.” Garrity said. “We love them both. There’s a very nice term lization. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on Aug. 1, that in the Church that states you have unity with diversity and “I want to emphasize to the people that it is the parish faith was taken out of the church as Bishop Kudrick led a unity in diversity. We have diverse rites yet unity of faith.” where God touches people more than anywhere else,” he procession through the parish grounds, ending back at the Pope John Paul II has encouraged Catholics to learn said. “That is why we’re trying to convince the people to steps of the church. about the Eastern Churches, their worship and their invite others to come and be with us on that day.” Readings from all four Gospels were proclaimed and approach to theology. Although the pilgrimage on Aug. 1 was to one parish prayers where chanted at points along the procession. In his apostolic letter “Light of the East,” he encouraged among many others in his eparchy, Bishop Kudrick When it came to an end, Bishop Kudrick exhorted those the Byzantine Church to stay close to its traditions. viewed the purpose of his trip in a broader context. present to proclaim the faith that was revealed to them in Highlighting those traditions is Father John’s goal. He “I honestly believe that we do have a major contribu- their worship. calls the Indianapolis area “mission territory” because he tion to add to the Church,” he said. “The Church reaches “In truth, it is what we do outside that really is the often finds himself educating Catholics about a rite they out to people with different needs. We will not satisfy measure of what we have heard,” he said. “And so today know nothing about. every need of every person. we celebrate going out of the Church and proclaiming the “I educate by doing the liturgy in a prayerful manner,” “However, I believe that there is a subset of the people Gospel. ... This is indeed a celebration of what we need to he said. “The liturgy is the benchmark of the greatest evan- of the United States who do need us and who need our do as a part of our own life.” † gelizing tool. For us, everything emanates out of the particular spirituality, particular values and opportunities liturgy. People are looking to be fed. They are looking for that we provide.” spiritual food.” One person in that subset that Bishop Kudrick Byzantine Catholics came to the Archdiocese of described is John Caverlee of Indianapolis, who has been Indianapolis in 1980 and celebrated their first liturgy at a member of St. Athanasius Parish for three years. SS. 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At 19, she is the youngest is competing in the Summer Olympics with was making her first start for the national member of the U.S. women’s Olympic soccer the hope of bringing back the gold. team. O’Reilly collided with Ireland’s goal- team. Her family and parish in the Diocese of Heather Ann O’Reilly, a graduate of keeper, Emma Byrne, but still managed to Metuchen, N.J., will keep close watch on the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, as she

St. Bartholomew School, is the youngest score on the play. She suffered a broken CNS photo courtesy International Sports Images member of the 2004 U.S. women’s left fibula and torn ankle ligaments. competes with her team members for the Olympic soccer team. “I was pretty down because I worked so gold medal. She and her teammates beat China 3-1 hard to get my spot on that team,” she said. in their final exhibition game on Aug. 1 in “It took me awhile to come to grips with East Hartford, Conn., then headed for that. But I knew I had so much to look for- Athens, Greece. They were scheduled to ward to, so I didn’t have a long time to play against Greece in their opening game mope about it.” on Aug. 11 on the island of Crete. O’Reilly recovered in time to help the “I still have to pinch myself when I University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill think about making the Olympics,” the go 27-0 and win its 17th National Colleg- 19-year-old forward said. “I mean, it’s the iate Athletic Association Division I title. Olympics. You see them on television and During the regular season, she played in you’re in awe of it. Now it’s me being part 25 games, starting 20, and scored 16 goals of it.” with 11 assists for the Tar Heels. “I don’t think she’s realized how much In the tournament, O’Reilly broke the she’s accomplished in just a short time,” university record for goals in an NCAA Three bishops say no Communion said her father, Andrew, an All-American tournament with eight and added two middle-distance runner at Villanova assists for 18 points. She was named most to politicians who back abortion University in the late 1960s and early ’70s. valuable offensive player of the NCAA He will follow every game along with Final Four, scoring in all six of her team’s WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholic disavowal of former support for procured his wife, Carol, and their three other chil- playoff matches, including once in the politicians or candidates who support keep- abortion, will the individual be permitted to dren, Michael, Steven and Kevin. semifinal and twice in the title game. ing abortion legal have been barred from approach the sacrament of the holy Those who watched O’Reilly grow up When she takes the field for her first receiving Communion in any Catholic Eucharist,” they added. while handling her local celebrity status Olympics, she’ll be in the shadows of stars church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and in Bishop Robert J. Carlson of Sioux Falls, will also pay close attention. Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Joy the dioceses of Charleston, S.C., and S.D., had a similar message in a column for “She’s a great kid, a very down-to-earth Fawcett and Brandi Chastain. But O’Reilly Charlotte, N.C. the August issue of The Bishop’s Bulletin, person who hasn’t let all this turn her will see playing time and hopes to be a fac- In a joint letter on Aug. 4, Archbishop monthly diocesan newspaper. head,” said Msgr. Michael J. Alliegro, pas- tor in the team gaining a medal. John F. Donoghue of Atlanta and Bishops “You cannot on the one hand support tor at St. Bartholomew Parish. “Those girls are like my big sisters,” she Robert J. Baker of Charleston and Peter J. abortion rights and on the other be a Father Joseph J. Kerrigan, parochial said. “I used to have their posters up in my Jugis of Charlotte said the ban can only be Catholic in good standing,” he said. vicar in the parish during 2000-04, said bedroom. They’ve showed me what it’s lifted after the politician’s “public dis- “Likewise, you cannot offer personal oppo- O’Brien “seemed mature well beyond her going to be like. But they’re just people.” avowal of former support for procured sition to abortion and then act differently in years” and “was a good example of how O’Reilly was not scheduled to be one of abortion” and “with the knowledge and your professional life.” anyone who is blessed with extraordinary 11 starters, but will get on the field. consent of the local bishop. Bishop Carlson criticized “faulty think- talent can still carry themselves humbly “My role will be a complementary one,” “We undertake this action to safeguard ing today that all life issues are equal or the and with good cheer.” she said. “I will be coming off the bench. the sacred dignity of the most holy sacra- same. In fact, there is one which is primary, O’Reilly said she never forgot how We have six games in two weeks. So I ment of the altar, to reassure the faithful life itself. Opposition to abortion binds blessed she is, even after an injury forced think I will definitely see playing time.” and to save sinners,” they said. every Catholic under pain of mortal sin and her to miss her first Women’s World Cup O’Reilly, who is Hamm’s backup at for- But in North Carolina’s other Catholic admits of no exceptions. It was for this rea- competition last summer. ward, will likely play late in games to help diocese, Bishop F. Joseph Gossman of son that I stated in October of 2000 that “I was completely bummed,” she told ratchet up the offense. Her ball-control Raleigh is taking a different approach to you cannot vote for a politician who is pro- The Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the skills have been compared to Hamm’s and the question of Church sanctions against abortion when you have a choice and Diocese of Metuchen. “Of course, I hoped her speed to former team member Tiffeny those who want to keep abortion legal. remain a Catholic in good standing.” that God would stand by me and he did. Milbrett’s. † The Church’s long-standing practice is In a mid-July statement, Archbishop “not to make a public judgment about the Alex J. Brunett of Seattle said Catholics state of the soul of those who present them- themselves—and not eucharistic minis- selves for holy Communion,” Bishop ters—should decide if they are properly By purchasing a Gossman said in a July 8 statement. “The disposed to receive Communion. pastoral tradition of the Church places the “Catholic politicians who unambigu- Saint Meinrad Archabbey responsibility for such a judgment on those ously reject Catholic moral values, even if who come forward to receive holy giving them lip service, are adopting a Charitable Gift Annuity, Communion. For the present, this will con- morally untenable position and are choos- tinue to be my position.” ing a path that leads away from the Church you can support In Georgia’s other Catholic diocese, and inhibits their ability to gather honestly Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah did with the faith community to celebrate the Saint Meinrad’s mission not sign the joint letter. His spokeswoman, Eucharist,” he wrote. of educating priests and lay Barbara King, told Catholic News Service “Those who persist” in public opposi- on Aug. 5 that the bishop told her that “he tion to Catholic moral principles “indicate ministers for the future has decided to take another approach and that they are personally denying their com- he’s still studying the matter.” munion with the Church,” Archbishop of the Church and receive In their letter, Archbishop Donoghue, Brunett said. “In integrity, they should vol- Bishop Baker, whose diocese covers the untarily withdraw from eucharistic sharing retirement income for life. state of South Carolina, and Bishop Jugis without the need for formal action by the admonished “all Catholics whose beliefs Church. With that understanding, however, Tax benefits also are and conduct do not correspond to the ministers of the Eucharist should not take it available through a Gospel and to Church teaching” that they upon themselves to deny holy Communion “must approach holy Communion free to anyone who presents themselves.” Get income gift annuity. from mortal sin. In a July editorial for KNXT, the dioce- “Those who are conscious of being in a san television station, Bishop John T. for life and give state of grave sin should avail themselves Steinbock of Fresno, Calif., said, “Let us of the sacrament of reconciliation before not politicize the Eucharist. We all struggle, coming to holy Communion,” they added. whether we are public figures or not, to be for the Life of “Catholics in political life have the faithful to the Lord Jesus, and must con- responsibility to exemplify in their public stantly examine our own consciences. Let the Church service” the Church’s teaching against us not judge the consciences of others and abortion and “to work for the protection of be so presumptuous as to say who is and SEEKING GOD AND SERVING THE CHURCH all innocent life,” the letter said. who is not worthy to receive Communion.” Director of Planned Giving “Because of the influence that Catholics At their June meeting near Denver, the Saint Meinrad Archabbey & School of Theology in public life have on the conduct of our U.S. bishops approved a statement on 200 Hill Drive daily lives and on the formation of our Catholics in political life that said politi-

St. Meinrad, IN 47577 nation’s future, we declare that Catholics cians who act “consistently to support (800) 682-0988 ✂ serving in public life espousing positions abortion on demand” risk “cooperating in contrary to the teaching of the Church on evil and sinning against the common For a quote or current gift annuity rate, payment and tax information, send the following information to the Director of Planned Giving, Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, the sanctity and inviolability of human life, good.” St. Meinrad, IN 47577. Or call (800) 682-0988; or e-mail [email protected] especially those running for or elected to In the statement, approved by a 183-6 public office, are not to be admitted to holy vote, the bishops said “all must examine Name Communion in any Catholic church within their consciences” about their worthiness to Address our jurisdictions,” Archbishop Donoghue receive Communion, including with regard and Bishops Baker and Jugis said. to “fidelity to the moral teaching of the City State Zip Code “Only after reconciliation with the Church in personal and public life,” but Date of Birth Spouse’s Date of Birth if Joint Life Annuity Annuity Face Amount: $ Church has occurred, with the knowledge decisions about sanctions to be imposed and consent of the local bishop, and public rest with each bishop in his own diocese. † The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004 Page 9 Pope offers prayers as Olympic Games begin in Gr eece CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS)— An Olympic medal would cap his In a world racked by hate and violence, nearly 16-year diving career that has the Olympic Games usher in an important included 21 national titles. opportunity to foster peace and mutual “I contemplated leaving the sport last understanding among all people, said year, but I had too much love for the sport CNS photos from Reuters Pope John Paul II. to quit,” Ruiz, a member of Holy Family On the Sunday before the start of the Parish in Orlando, told The Florida Aug. 13-29 Olympics in Athens, Greece, Catholic, newspaper of the Orlando the pope offered “best wishes” to all those Diocese. taking part in the Olympic Games and “I started drawing little posters with asked that it be “an occasion for a serene ‘USA’ written on top, with the Olympic gathering” of peoples. rings in the middle and ‘Gold’ written at Before praying the Angelus on Aug. 8, the bottom,” he added. “It reminds me of the pope underlined his hopes that in a why I am still here. I want to win an “world which is troubled and sometimes Olympic medal.” unsettled by so many forms of hate and As a young child growing up in Puerto violence ... the important sporting event Rico, Ruiz said he was fearless, somer- of the Games” also be used “to promote saulting off tree branches and rope mutual understanding and peace among swings. His mother, Linda Torres, snuck all peoples.” him into hotel pools to swim. The pope offered his best wishes to the He took his first dive off a 10-meter officials, national representatives, athletes platform at 4 years old. He quit at 5 after and other participants in this year’s a failed dive sent him to the hospital. Olympic events. “I belly-flopped but it was bad enough Above, Amanda Laird and Leonie Nichols of the But he extended greetings “of special I was taken to the hospital,” he recalled. Australian synchronized swimming team per- warmth” to the people of Athens, “recall- “I couldn’t breathe.” form during a training session on Aug. 8 at the ing the cordiality with which the Greek Then at 9, he was inspired by the suc- Olympic swimming complex in Athens, Greece. people welcomed me on my pilgrimage cess of diver Greg Louganis, who won Pope John Paul II urged that the Olympics, there” in May 2001. His trip marked the platform and springboard gold medals at which begin on Aug. 13, be used “to promote first visit to Greece by a pope in more both the 1984 and ’88 Olympics. Ruiz peace and understanding among all peoples” than 1,290 years. joined a swim club and started compet- during his Sunday Angelus message delivered From the courtyard of his summer resi- ing seriously. Around that same time, he on Aug. 8 at his summer residence at Castel dence in Castel Gandolfo, the pope became an altar boy at his home parish. Gandolfo, Italy. invoked the Blessed Virgin Mary to pro- By 10, he made the Puerto Rican tect the Olympic Games “and the whole national team and competed at the Central world of sport.” American Games. He won the event two Right, U.S. synchronized divers Mark Ruiz, front, Several Catholic athletes are represent- years later. and Kyle Prandi compete in the Pan American ing U.S. teams in the Olympic Games this Torres, a hair salon owner who raised Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, month. (See story on page 8.) Ruiz and his older brother and sister in August 2003. Ruiz, a member of Holy Family Olympic diver Mark Ruiz of Orlando, alone, moved the family to Orlando to Parish in Orlando, Fla., and his teammate will be Fla., makes the sign of the cross and says help Ruiz realize his Olympic dreams. on the board contending at the Olympic Games a prayer before every dive in every com- “My mom has been a big inspiration to in Athens, Greece. petition. me,” said the 25-year-old. “She raised us “Without [God], I wouldn’t be where I alone. She’s worked very hard to help me and 1999 and was the most decorated ath- am today,” said Ruiz, who trains in pursue my career.” lete at any U.S. nationals in history in Orlando and will vie for Olympic gold in Despite a nagging fear of heights that 1999—placing first in two individual synchronized diving during the Summer began when he was 14, he was named springboard events and the platform Olympics in Athens, Greece. U.S. Diving Athlete of the Year in 1998 event. “[Fear of heights] is something I have to deal with every time I dive, but it’s not like I’m standing up there traumatized,” he said. “I try to be oblivious to it and just move forward.” CNS photo from Reuters Like any athlete, he’s also dealt with diving, a relatively new sport where two the toll the sport has taken on his body. divers perform the same dive in unison or A back injury helped dash his medal in opposite directions. hopes in Sydney in 2000 and since then Although Ruiz also had hoped to com- pain in his back and wrist made him con- pete in individual platform, his nerves got sider retirement. With support from his the best of him and he pulled out before coach, back surgery and therapy on his the final dive. wrist, he decided to take one last stab at “You do your best to work through an Olympics. your fear but you’re not always success- At the Olympic trials in June, he ful,” he said. “I try not to dwell on it. I’m teamed with Miami’s Kyle Prandi to take grateful to have great people around me first place in synchronized platform who believe in me.” †

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Davidson Martin Marty: abbot, missionary, bishop Study shows There are (at least) two men with the The first Martin Marty was born in to be restored to health sufficiently to be name Martin Marty. One is the subject of Switzerland in 1834, the year that Simon made an independent abbey. The monks which Catholics this column, the first Bruté became the first bishop of chose Father Martin as its first abbot. abbot of Saint Meinrad Vincennes. He began to study with the But Father Martin saw other possibili- know their bishop Abbey, who went on Jesuits but then joined the Benedictine ties for his talents. This was the era just In a recent survey sponsored by the to even greater things. Abbey of Maria Einsiedeln, where he pro- after the Civil War when so much of the University of Notre Dame, Dean Hoge and But I want to begin fessed his vows in 1855 and was ordained population was moving west, and when I asked a random sam- with this story about a priest a year later. the Church was working among the ple of 1,119 U.S. Cath- the other. He is a The Benedictines of Einsiedeln Indians. Father Martin saw an opportunity olics if they could Lutheran pastor, a pro- founded Saint Meinrad in 1854, but it was to minister to the Indians. He arrived at name their bishop. fessor of religious his- experiencing all kinds of problems—over- Standing Rock Reservation in Dakota Those who said “yes” tory at the University crowding in the tiny cabin built as the first Territory in 1876. were then asked to of Chicago, the author monastery, deaths of several monks, On his way back to Saint Meinrad in give the bishop’s of more than 50 books, an associate editor mounting financial debts, crop failures 1877, he bought land from a railroad name. While we can- of a Protestant magazine and a columnist. caused by drought and dissension among company for the establishment of what not be absolutely sure He is the most renowned living Church the monks. became Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas. He that our respondents historian in America. In 1860, the abbot of the monastery at also sent monks from Saint Meinrad to got their bishop’s name He is also the only Protestant historian Einsiedeln decided to send Father Martin that monastery. correct in every case, 41 percent of U.S. to write a book on the history of to Indiana. He was only 26 at the time, He was named first vicar apostolic of Catholics were able to provide the name of American Catholicism. In the introduc- but his abbot recognized his leadership the Dakota Territory in 1879, when he someone they thought was their bishop. tion of his book, he credits the late potential. He was told to either turn the was 45. During future years, he would What makes it possible for some Benedictine Father Colman Barry with fortunes of the community around or to earn the nickname “Angel of the West.” Catholics to name their bishops, while oth- introducing him to Catholic history. liquidate its assets. He accomplished the He was vicar apostolic for 10 years before ers cannot? An individual’s spirituality cer- Father Barry suggested that Marty write former. Through his leadership, the the Dakota Territory was divided and he tainly has some influence. For example, a biography of his namesake. He said, Benedictine community gained a became the first bishop of Sioux Falls, 45 percent of Catholics who say they fre- “Think of the interfaith market for a stronger economic, as well as spiritual, S.D., in 1889. In 1894, he was appointed quently have experienced God’s presence in book titled, Martin Marty, O.S.B., by footing. bishop of St. Cloud, Minn. a special way know their bishop, compared Martin Marty, S.O.B.!” By 1870, the community was judged Bishop Marty died in 1896 at age 62. † to only 17 percent of Catholics who have never had such an experience. Forty-six Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes percent of Catholics who pray privately on a regular basis, but only 18 percent of those who never pray, know who their bishop is. Can’t we all just get along? Half of the people who say being Catholic is very important to them and 52 percent of Recently, we enjoyed being together boys signed their cards, “Your son, managed to cavort for hours in our mod- those who say the Church is very important with our entire family, an event that William (Jim, John, Pete) Dewes,” as if est above-ground pool, pushing each other to them know their bishop’s name. occurs rarely these we might forget who that person was. from the float, splashing the adults. But spirituality is only part of the story. days. Our children are The scrapbooks also contained writing At the end of the visit, our oldest son A much bigger part has to do with at that time of life that revealed their interests. Will’s essays said to me, “In this family, you learned Catholics’ stake in the Church. when they’re busy were always about “The Battle of So- early on to get along with each other. That The more Catholics are invested in the with kids, super kids and-So, Part I” and Kate’s were stories of was the expectation.” Church, the more likely they are to know (teenagers), careers, animal families whose activities closely This remark surprised me, although he their bishop’s name. Catholics who have homes, cars and all resembled our own. Jim’s announced was correct. The example came from my received a great deal of Catholic instruction the many other con- upcoming comedy performances by him dad’s family, which always “got along.” If outside of Catholic schools are more likely cerns in life. Getting and his buddy, Scott, none of which ever a problem between members arose, they than Catholics with no such instruction to together with their seemed to happen. John and Pete made would defuse it. Naturally, there were per- know who the bishop is (50 percent vs. siblings and parents is funny drawings on the backs of technical sonality differences, but the expectation 37 percent). Those who have had 10 or something they must schedule and fit into papers from their dad’s office. was simply to get along. more years of Catholic schooling are much their calendars, no matter how important We looked at photographs. Boy, did I was reminded of Rodney King, the more aware of their bishop than laypeople it is to them and us. we look at photographs. The grandchil- African-American man who was beaten who have not attended Catholic schools We spent most of our time reminiscing. dren were amazed to see their dad dis- unmercifully by the Los Angeles police (58 percent vs. 38 percent). We looked at the scrapbooks I’ve kept playing his soapbox derby car or their after a traffic incident some years ago. So are registered parishioners (53 per- over the years, filled with sweet thank- mom posed proudly with her collection People were outraged at the injustice of cent) and parishioners who attend Mass you notes and Mother’s and Father’s Day of dolls and stuffed animals. They mar- such severe treatment, and many rioted. weekly or more (57 percent), are regular cards from Kate, some made at Catholic veled at their grandparents’ wedding pic- Mayhem took over, but King pleaded with financial contributors (59 percent), read the school and many others from spontaneous tures, trying to imagine that young cou- the rioters to stop the violence. parish bulletin regularly (60 percent), attend effort. Her favorite verse: “Roses are red, ple as the two old folks standing before “Can’t we all just get along?” he asked. parish programs (63 percent) and donate violets are blue, tulips are sweet (?), and them. This simple but profound request needs lots of time to the parish (66 percent). so are you.” Of course, there was a lot of eating and repeating every day. And, it seems to me, Laypeople who are invested in other The boys’ obligatory school efforts drinking, laughing and roughhousing. The our immediate family is a good place to ways also are more aware of their bishop’s were thick with lace-paper doilies used “grands” who live farther away became practice it. name. Forty-six percent of Catholics be- every way imaginable, and then some, on better acquainted with those who live longing to groups trying “to modernize the construction paper greeting cards. closer. They discovered a mutual love of (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the Church in some way” and 49 percent of Someone must have donated reams of dress-up, strategy games, Old Maid and Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- those participating in groups trying “to paper doilies to the school. Inevitably, the Monopoly. All expert swimmers, they still lar columnist for The Criterion.) † restore the Church’s traditional beliefs and practices” know who their bishop is. Sixty- Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister four percent of people who read the dioce- san newspaper and 68 percent of people who contributed $2,000 or more to the Will they know we are Christians by our love? Church in 2002 know their bishop by name. A Wisconsin friend known for inspira- a separate category, I recalled what Gail can guess the reasons would include the Two demographic groups that have a tional writings and programs confirmed shared with me. I also wasn’t surprised papacy (which descends from Christ him- somewhat greater stake in the Church are something I’ve sus- that a Star reader sent a letter to the editor self), the rosary (a prayerful meditation), pre-Vatican II Catholics (55 percent of pected off and on for correcting the misconception. icons (which remind us of our faith her- whom know who their bishop is) and years. Catholics ARE Christians! itage and the saints), confession (which whites (45 percent know their bishop). After one of her The Bible proves how our Church was psychologists say enhances health), and Younger Catholics, Hispanics and racial presentations, a founded by Christ himself (please read the Eucharist’s Real Presence (which is minorities are not as heavily invested in the woman gave her a Mt 16:18). If Jesus isn’t a good enough central to our faith). Church and are less likely to know who “big hug,” saying she credential then I don’t know who is. Also, What does it really mean to be a their bishop is. Men and women are was “thrilled” to many Protestants believe as we do (that Christian? Bottom line: It means radiating equally aware of their bishop. know that Gail Christ is part of the Triune God—the Holy Christ in all our thoughts and words and Thus, in addition to personal spirituality, Renderman is a Trinity) and many recite all the precepts in deeds, and it means acknowledging Christ having a stake in the Church significantly Catholic. Why? our Creed. However, I’ve also known of as our Redeemer and his Resurrection as increases Catholics’ knowledge of their Because “not many Catholics give Protestants attending Catholic liturgies God’s triumph over death and evil. Jesus bishop. About 40 percent of Catholics are Christian testimony about God’s guiding who have balked at “catholic” in the came to show us the way, despite the heavily enough invested in the Church to us through all rough roads.” Creed’s “one holy catholic and apostolic rough roads we encounter along that way. know their bishop’s name, but 60 percent Gail is the author of Don’t Drive on the Church”—until realizing that “catholic” As a song written by Peter Scholtes are not. These people are found in all cate- Sidewalk: Inspirations through the means “universal.” (still heard in Catholic gatherings) gories of Catholics, especially among Detours of Life. A “Faithful lines” column Recently, I read an Internet Web site declares: “We are one in the Spirit; we are young adults, Hispanics and racial minori- about her and the book—“Being excited listing four faith groups that claim to be one in the Lord … And they’ll know we ties. The more the Church can do to about life despite its challenges”—was in Christian but really are not. To my aston- are Christians by our love, by our love; increase the laity’s stake in the Church, the print on Feb. 6. More about her is avail- ishment and chagrin, I read “Catholics” and they’ll know we are Christians by our more laypeople will know who their able at www.gailrenderman.com or are among them. The reason given was love.” bishop is. [email protected]. that all four groups on the list “believe not So, when a recent Indianapolis Star less than but more than the Bible” and (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- feature about faith in Indiana listed “may not understand the Bible correctly Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is ogy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Protestants as Christians but Catholics in either.” Nothing specific was added, but I a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Ind.) † The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004 Page 11

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed V irgin Mary/ Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings

The Sunday Readings Monday, Aug. 16 Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19 Stephen of Hungary Matthew 22:1-14 Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004 Ezekiel 24:15-24 (Response) Deuteronomy Friday, Aug. 20 • Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10b Christ also will be raised from everlasting • 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 death. Actually, when the material world 32:18-21 Bernard, abbot and doctor of • Luke 1:39-56 will cease, the eternal world of God will Matthew 19:16-22 the Church endure. There the faithful Christians will Ezekiel 37:1-14 live, with Christ, forever. Tuesday, Aug. 17 Psalm 107:2-9 The Book of Revelation is the source For its last reading on this feast, the Ezekiel 28:1-10 Matthew 22:34-40 of the first reading on the Solemnity of the Church presents the Gospel of Luke. Assumption of the This Gospel reading offers a magnifi- (Response) Deuteronomy Blessed Virgin Mary. cent recollection of the prayer spoken by 32:26-28, 30, 35-36 Saturday, Aug. 21 A treasured, though Mary herself as she arrived at the home of Matthew 19:23-30 Pius X, pope frequently misunder- Elizabeth and Zechariah. It is the Ezekiel 43:1-7b stood, book of the “Magnificat.” Wednesday, Aug. 18 Psalm 85:9-14 New Testament, many This passage reveals much about Mary. Jane Frances de Chantal, Matthew 23:1-12 Catholics remember First, it shows her as the human mother of Revelation by its more the Son of God. Second, it reveals her religious historic name, at least holiness. Mary knew her calling. She Ezekiel 34:1-11 Sunday, Aug. 22 in Catholic biblical knew the divine identity of her unborn Psalm 23:1-6 Twenty-first Sunday in translations, of child. She prays. Matthew 20:1-16 Ordinary Time Apocalypse. The words of her prayer are revealing Isaiah 66:18-21 Protestant editions long ago began to in themselves. She is part of God’s his- title this book Revelation, and this name toric unfolding of salvation, first offered Thursday, Aug. 19 Psalm 117:1-2 has become more popular. Now it even long ago through Abraham, Moses and the John Eudes, priest Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 appears in Catholic translations of the prophets. Ezekiel 36:23-28 Luke 13:22-30 Scriptures. All the great figures of Salvation However, Apocalypse is a better term, History stand beside her. She is the final, in that it describes the style of literature. It and most important, solely human instru- indeed is Apocalypse, a highly symbolic, ment in the fulfillment of Redemption. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen poetic way of writing. In any case, this book looks to the pre- Reflection sent, but with a strong glance to the future. This weekend, the Church celebrates It speaks of the battles between good and the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Catholic use of crucifix evil, between God and the forces of sin. Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. It speaks in the sense that the Pope Pius XII declared this belief to be Redeemer has come, but redemption is an essential part of Catholic theology in is rooted in history still being achieved. It speaks with an 1954. However, the origins of this doc- awareness of the ultimate triumph of good trine date back to the earliest days of Why do Catholics have crucifixes, dead Christ that became common later. over evil, life over death, and God over Christianity. Qwith the image of Jesus on the cross, Around the 1200s, the suffering of sin and despair. The Assumption, of course, illustrates and Protestants have Christ came dramatically more to the In this reading, the “woman clothed Mary’s uniquely privileged position in the plain crosses? front in European theology and spiritu- with the sun” is actually the Church, the unfolding of salvation. From her, the Some friends told ality. virgin bride of Christ. The very light of Redeemer acquired human nature, and me this is because The wars, crusades, plagues and God envelops the Church. Twelve stars, only from her. Thus, she was indispens- Protestants emphasize other sufferings of that period brought perhaps representing the holy Apostles, able to the Incarnation, a miracle essential the resurrection of Christianity to a greater awareness of surround her head. Nature, represented by to Redemption itself. Jesus, and Catholics their share in the suffering and death of the moon, is at her feet. Furthermore, Mary was the holiest and emphasize the suffer- Jesus, an awareness that showed itself Christians over the years have seen most perfect of humans. She literally was ing and death of in all forms of Christian art and devo- Mary, the mother of Jesus, in this descrip- the first Christian, both in chronology and Jesus. Is that true? tion, including the way they saw the tion. Ever virtuous and faithful, assumed in the perfection of her virtue. (Michigan) cross. into heaven, brilliant in her holiness, Mary Fittingly, Mary received the reward of From then on, crosses displaying the stands before us as a “woman clothed with spiritual and bodily assumption. I don’t think so. The answer to your suffering Christ with stark realism, often the sun,” living in the very heavens them- However, these readings remind us all Aquestion involves a bit of history in grisly detail, were widely popular, selves. that eternal life, and indeed resurrection of about how veneration of the cross was and have remained so until our own St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corin- the body and soul, await those who truly viewed by Christians through the cen- time. thians is the source of the second reading. love the Lord. One day, if we follow turies. With today’s renewed emphasis on It recalls that Christ has been raised Christ, we too will be assumed into We Catholics are so accustomed to the Resurrection and its focal place in from the dead. But Christians loyal to heaven. † having crucifixes that we assume it was the history of salvation, something like always that way. This is not true. jeweled crosses and crucifixes with the For most of the Christian era, until body of the risen Lord are again seen My Journey to God about 800 years ago, Christian art and more in Catholic Churches. devotion rarely showed the suffering I’m not sure anyone has a final Jesus on the cross. In fact, during the answer to your question. Perhaps the first 500 years or so after Jesus’ death reason you give is part of it, in light of For God, the Creator and resurrection, the body of Christ in the long tradition of the cross without any form was almost never portrayed on the body, which I just described. For the One who always said, crosses. The emphasis on the intensity and “Do unto others as you would have Crucifixion was a shameful death, horror of the suffering of Christ was cer- them do unto you.” and remained so for centuries in the cul- tainly at least as strong, however, in the The One who was the Savior, tures in which Christians found them- theologies of the Reformation as in the and also a Jew. selves. Catholic Church of those days. For the One I owe my life to, In spite of St. Paul’s claim that we Probably the feelings of many early it’s You I am repaying with all the are proud of, we boast in, the cross of Protestants against the presence of any heart-filled things I do. our Lord Jesus Christ (Gal 6:14), will- statues or other images in church build- For the One who made me a person, ingness to embrace that truth, especially ings had something to do with it, along better than I was, to publicly depict Christ crucified in art with a perhaps inevitable tendency of I did nothing for you and you made me and worship, didn’t come easily or leading Protestant figures at that time to just because. quickly. define themselves in opposition to the For the One they call the son of Mary, The conviction that our Lord’s pas- traditional faith, contrasting their beliefs who made the thought of dying not as sion and death were part of the whole and practices to those of the Catholic scary. paschal, or Easter, event was so deeply Church. For the One who wants us to love our imbedded in the Church that the heavi- Crucifixes are not completely brother, est emphasis was placed on the unknown in Protestant churches even and always have respect for our Resurrection. today. Some Lutherans and parts of mother. When crosses finally came to be other Protestant communities habitually For the One we’ll all meet someday, more widely used, in the late fifth and still use the crucifix. it’s to You that we all pray. sixth centuries, they were adorned with For the One who made the world begin, color or jewels (the “crux gemmata,” (A free brochure describing basic to You, we all say Amen, jeweled cross) for the same reason. Catholic prayers, beliefs and moral pre- for God, the Creator. Jesus is risen, and our faith climaxes in cepts is available by sending a stamped, the glory of the Resurrection. self-addressed envelope to Father John

By Kari Dauby CNS photo from Crosiers When the body of Christ itself did Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. begin to appear more frequently on Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen (Kari Dauby is a member of St. Paul Parish in Tell City. She is 14 years old.) crosses, it was usually some portrayal of at the same address or by e-mail in care the risen Lord, rather than the dying or of [email protected].) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004

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Catholic Single Adults of the Blessed Sacrament, after 8 a.m. Mass. Church, 5692 Central Ave., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Club, party, 8 p.m. Infor- Our Lady of the Greenwood Indianapolis. Marian First Fridays 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. mation: 812-284-4349. Church, Chapel, 335 S. Movement of Priests, prayer St. Lawrence Church, Chapel, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Adoration of the Blessed Meridian St., Greenwood. cenacle for laity, 1 p.m. 1723 “I” St., Bedford. Sacrament, 7:30-10:30 a.m. August 17 Perpetual adoration. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. The Marian Center of Indiana- Information: 317-253-1678. Adoration of the Blessed Exposition of the Blessed Information: 317-638-5551. polis, 3356 W. 30th St., Sacrament, Benediction and Sacrament after 8:30 a.m. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Indianapolis. “12-Step Holy Rosary Church, 520 Mass, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. Mass-9 a.m. Sat., reconcilia- N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Spirituality” tapes, Dominican Stevens St., Indianapolis. tion, Fri. 4-6 p.m., Sat. Perpetual adoration. New Albany. Adoration con- Father Emmerich Vogt, Adoration of the Blessed St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 8-9 a.m., “Children of Hope” Information: 317-831-4142. cluding with confessions at 7:30 p.m. Information: 317- Sacrament, between Masses, 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish program, holy hour for chil- 6 p.m. Benediction, 6:45 p.m. 924-3984. Weekly noon-5:45 p.m. Information: prayer group and conversation, dren. Information: 812-275- 317-636-4478. 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- 6539. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. August 19 Sundays 4065. Marian Center, 311 N. New Holy Rosary Church, SS. Francis and Clare Church, Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th 5th St., Terre Haute. Jersey St., Indianapolis. 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. 5901 Olive Branch Road, Saturdays Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, Eucharistic adoration, 9 a.m.- Catholic Film Festival, “Lives Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Greenwood. Mass, 6:30 a.m., Clinic for Women (abortion 8:15 a.m., eucharistic adoration 4:45 p.m. Benediction, rosary, of the Saints,” Faustina, inter- Information: 317-636-4478. adoration of the Blessed clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., following Mass until 5 p.m. noon, Mass, 5:15 p.m. active discussion following Sacrament, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Benediction. Information: movie, 7 p.m., popcorn, snacks St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. rosary and Divine Mercy 9:30 a.m. 317-784-5454. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 13 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004 Page 13

Third Saturdays The Active List, continued from page 12 St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Information: 812-235-4996. Beech Grove. Chronic pain St. Elizabeth’s and Coleman Indianapolis. Helpers of support group, 7-8 p.m. Pregnancy and Adoption God’s Precious Infants First Saturdays Information: 317-831-1177. Services, 2500 Churchman monthly pro-life ministry, CNS photo from Reuters Our Lady of the Greenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters Mass for Life by archdiocesan Church, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Joseph Church, 125 E. of Isabella, Madonna Circle Office of Pro-Life Activities, Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Broadway, Shelbyville. Rosary meeting, noon, dessert and 8:30 a.m., drive to Clinic for 7:30 a.m., sacrament of recon- and Divine Mercy Chaplet Women (abortion clinic), 3607 ciliation, rosary, meditations beverages served. Information: after 8 a.m. Mass. W. 16th St., Indianapolis, for following Mass. 317-849-5840. rosary, return to church for Third Wednesdays St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Benediction. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. 28th St., Indianapolis. Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour Adoration of Blessed Fourth Tuesdays Exposition of the Blessed and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: St. Joseph Church, 125 E. Sacrament, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sacrament, 11 a.m.-noon. 317-784-5454. Broadway, Shelbyville. Rosary Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: and Divine Mercy Chaplet St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 317-244-9002. St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- after 8 a.m. Mass. (Little Flower) Church, land Road, Indianapolis. Chapel, 4720 E. 13th St., St. Thomas More Church, Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Marian Center of Indianapolis, Indianapolis. Apostolate of 1200 N. Indiana St., 317-783-1445. 3356 W. 30th St., Indiana- Fatima holy hour, 2 p.m. Mooresville. Prayers for voca- polis. “12-Step Spirituality,” Archbishop O’Meara Catholic tions, rosary, eucharistic adora- St. Anthony Church, 379 N. tapes, Dominican Father Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., tion, Benediction, 6 p.m. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Emmerich Vogt, 7:30 p.m. Indianapolis. Catholic Information: 317-831-4142. Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Information: 317-924-3984. Widowed Organization, Mass, 8:15 a.m. followed by St. Joseph Church, 125 E. Fourth Wednesdays rosary. 7-9:30 p.m. Information: 317- 784-1102. Broadway, Shelbyville. Rosary St. Thomas More Church, and Divine Mercy Chaplet 1200 N. Indiana St., St. Thomas More Church, after 8 a.m. Mass. Mooresville. Mass and anoint- 1200 N. Indiana St., Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, ing of the sick, 6 p.m. Mooresville. Mass, 8:35 a.m. 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Third Fridays Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-831-4142. Information: 317-831-4142. Marian College, St. Francis President George W. Bush greets the Knights of Columbus on Hall Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Fourth Thursdays Aug. 3 as Supreme Knight Carl Anderson looks on at the St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. Third Thursdays Road, Indianapolis. Catholic St. Joseph Church, 125 E. Catholic fraternal group’s 122nd annual convention in Dallas. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum Charismatic Renewal of Broadway, Shelbyville. Rosary The president told the Knights that he appreciates their aid to Mass, praise and worship, Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Central Indiana, Mass and and Divine Mercy Chaplet 8 a.m., then SACRED gather- the poor and their efforts to protect unborn life. Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. healing service, 7 p.m. after 8 a.m. Mass. † ing in the school. Second Mondays Church at Mount St. Francis. Holy hour for vocations to priesthood and religious life, 7 p.m. Second Tuesdays You’ve done your homework. You understand the importance of getting a mammogram St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto 40 35 Dr., Indianapolis. Support regularly starting at age , or at age if you have a family history of breast cancer. Group for Separated and But even the most informed woman still runs the risk of having 20-40% of early stage Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Information: Archdiocesan breast cancers going undetected at the time Office of Family Ministries, of conventional screenings. That’s why we Our new technology can 317-236-1596 or 800-382- ® 9836, ext. 1596. rely on the R2 ImageChecker, a device that detect up to 23.4% of can detect breast cancers that might elude a previously unseen cancers.* Marian Center of Indianapolis, 3356 W. 30th St., Indiana- doctor’s initial observations. You’ve done polis. “12-Step Spirituality,” tapes, Dominican Father your part in taking care of your health. So take comfort knowing we’re doing our Emmerich Vogt, 7:30 p.m. part. The R2 ImageChecker® serves as a proofreader, highlighting areas that the Information: 317-924-3984. naked eye might have missed. So you and your doctor know you are proceeding based St. Joseph Church, 125 E. on a complete and accurate diagnosis. Because we all know the only thing better Broadway, Shelbyville. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet than early detection is earlier detection. Call (317) 865-5865 for more information. after 8 a.m. Mass. www.StFrancisHospitals.org Second Thursdays St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour for priestly and reli- gious vocations, 7 p.m. We’ve raised the level of St. Joseph Church, 125 E. Broadway, Shelbyville. Rosary breast cancer and Divine Mercy Chaplet after 8 a.m. Mass. Second Saturdays St. Agnes Parish, Brown awareness County Public Library, Nashville. Brown County Widowed Support Group, 3 p.m. Information and direc- tions: 812-988-2778 or 812- 988-4429. Third Sundays Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indianapolis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.- 7 a.m. Monday, rosary, 8 p.m. Open until midnight.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the- Woods. Mass, 10 a.m., sign- interpreted. Third Mondays St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Young Widowed Group, sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. Third Tuesdays *FDA approved claim. St. Francis Medical Clinic, Cancer Care Services 110 N. 17th Ave., Suite 300, Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 13, 2004

KUHNER, Anna K., 73, of 21. Great-grandmother of 26. July 28. Husband of Patricia WHITTINGTON, Theodore, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, ROWLAND, Betty, 79, Stewart. Father of Jennifer 81, St. Michael, Brookville, July 30. Sister of Thelma Kirk, St. Michael, Greenfield, July 21. Baker, Lisa Stump, John and July 15. Husband of Ruth Vera McGarraugh and Robert Mother of Maribeth Ward, Bill, Robert Stewart. Brother of (Schuster) Whittington. Father of Rest in peace Weisbach. Mike, Rick and Tom Rowland. Patricia Adams, Carol Cope, Sharon Keuper and Neil LAKER, Richard August, 94, Sister of Gil and Henry Coridan. Carl and Hilton Stewart. Grand- Whittington. Brother of Virginia Please submit in writing to our Jeff, John, Patrick, R. Michael St. Louis, Batesville, Aug. 1. Grandmother of 12. Step-grand- father of eight. Great-grandfather McIntyre. Grandfather of seven. office by 10 a.m. Thursday and Vincent Braun. Brother of Husband of Virginia (Harmeyer) mother of one. Great-grand- of two. Great-grandfather of two. before the week of publication; Patty Fahle, Margaret, Harold Laker. Father of Marianne mother of eight. Step-great- TEGART, Maria Edna WILLIAMS, Stella Irene be sure to state date of death. and Richard Braun. Grandfather Freese, Alice Robb, Joan Wood- grandmother of one. (Dixon), 85, St. Mary, New (Padgett), 83, St. Therese of the Obituaries of archdiocesan of 34. Great-grandfather of five. man, Dennis and Ronald Laker. SPRINGER, Christopher, 31, Albany, Aug. 1. Mother of Mary Infant Jesus (Little Flower), priests serving our archdiocese (correction) Brother of Mathilda Harmeyer. St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Antoinette Broderick, Patricia Indianapolis, July 24. Mother of are listed elsewhere in The BOWYER, Dora L., 96, Grandfather of 16. Great-grand- July 23. Son of Janet Springer. Brunni, Margaret Deatrick, Christina Pfeiffer and Barbara Criterion. Order priests and St. Anthony of Padua, Clarks- father of nine. Brother of David and Patrick Barbara Warman, Catherine, Williams. Sister of Margaret religious sisters and brothers ville, July 26. Mother of Ray- MURPHY, John D., 87, Christ Springer. Grandson of Robert James, Joseph, Robert and Clark, Ann Patrick and Mary are included here, unless they mond Cartwright. Sister of Helen the King, Indianapolis, July 6. Rosemeyer. William Tegart. Grandmother of Lou Schimmer. Grandmother of are natives of the archdiocese Bennett. Grandmother of three. Husband of M. Angelus (Lynch) SPRONG, Raymond William, 15. Great-grandmother of six. four. Great-grandmother of three. or have other connections to it; Great-grandmother of three. Murphy. Father of Janet O’Con- 85, St. Roch, Indianapolis, TOTTEN, Gayle Freeman, 80, WILSON, Larry D., 55, those are separate obituaries Great-great-grandmother of five. nell, Brian, Dennis and John July 26. Husband of Marlyn Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, St. Roch, Indianapolis, Aug. 3. on this page. DYER, Harold Max, 73, Murphy. Brother of Mary Ellen (Adams) Sprong. Father of July 25. Husband of Marsha (Caviness) BEMIS, Daisy, 89, Christ the St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Murphy. Grandfather of 10. Angie Fuentes, Ann Golaski, WALLPE, Rosemary, 73, Wilson. Father of Christina and King, Indianapolis, July 23. July 28. Husband of Joan (Dant) Great-grandfather of seven. Marj Kitzmiller, Helen Long- St. Louis, Batesville, July 31. Jennifer Wilson. BRAUN, Robert Monaghan, Dyer. Father of David and Scott NALLEY, Mary Jane land, Margaret Maykrantz, Mary Wife of James Wallpe. Mother of WOZNIAK, Esther M., 78, 76, Annunciation, Brazil, Dyer. Brother of Don and James (Hardesty), 87, St. Mark, Alice, Monica and Ray Sprong Rita Meyer, Susie Schwegman, St. Gabriel, Connersville, July 13. Husband of Beverly Lee Dyer. Grandfather of three. Indianapolis, Aug. 3. Mother of Jr. Grandfather of 13. Great- Connie Wuestefeld and Scott July 28. Wife of Albert J. (Cecil) Braun. Father of HOFFBAUER, Florence, 94, Margaret Buchanan, Kathy grandfather of 10. Wallpe. Sister of Louella Feld- Wozniak. Mother of Carol Margaret Bastin, Suzanne St. Gabriel, Connersville, Nalley-Schembra, Dr. James and STEWART, George H., 73, man, Bill, Ed, Joe and Tom Timko and James Wozniak. Hawkins, Jayne Stalcup, Dennis, July 30. Aunt of several. Thomas Nalley Jr. Grandmother St. Michael, Indianapolis, Burkhart. Grandmother of 10. Grandmother of two. † Missouri voters adopt same-sex marriage ban; other votes to follow

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Affirming the recommenda- political or religious persuasion or sexual orientation, to tion of the state’s Catholic bishops, Missouri voters over- reflect carefully on the common good of society, based whelmingly approved a state constitutional amendment upon the Judeo-Christian virtues, and to stand with us in that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. defending the meaning and purpose of marriage,” the Long Island Catholic The Aug. 3 vote was 71 percent in favor of the amend- bishops added. ment and 29 percent against, according to unofficial state Support for the amendment is not intended to “offend tallies. the dignity of persons with same-sex attractions,” they The Missouri amendment states: “That to be valid and said. “Christians must give witness to the whole moral recognized in this state, a marriage shall exist only truth and oppose as immoral both homosexual acts and between a man and a woman.” also any unjust actions or hateful attitudes against per- GregoryCNS photo by A. Shemitz, Similar amendments were set for votes later this year sons with same-sex attractions.” in at least nine states. An amendment in Michigan is The June message was signed by Archbishop awaiting formal approval to be placed on the ballot there. Raymond L. Burke and Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. In an Aug. 4 statement, Deacon Larry Weber, execu- Hermann of St. Louis; Bishop Raymond J. Boland and tive director of the Missouri Catholic Conference, said Coadjutor Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City- the vote made clear that “the people of Missouri recog- St. Joseph; and Bishops John J. Leibrecht of Springfield- nized the need to protect the institution of marriage.” Cape Girardeau and John R. Gaydos of Jefferson City. “Contrary to what some people are saying, this is not The next vote on a state constitutional amendment is about discrimination,” he said. “It is about protecting the set for Sept. 18 in Louisiana. Similar votes are scheduled traditional marriage and the family. Marriage and family for Nov. 2 in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, are the foundation, the basic building block, of society Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon and Utah. and are worthy of the full protection of our laws.” Officials of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops In a June 28 message, the bishops of Missouri’s four were among the backers of a proposal to amend the Catholic dioceses had said support of the amendment U.S. Constitution to define marriage as the union of one Affirming the recommendation of the state’s Catholic bishops, “will help to preserve the integrity of marriage and fam- man and one woman. Missouri voters overwhelmingly approved a state constitutional ily life. The Senate’s attempt to approve the amendment lost a amendment that defines marriage as the union of a man and a “Without the protection offered by such a constitu- first round on July 14 on a procedural vote of 48-50, woman. Michael and Susan Rudnicki, holding their son, Aaron, tional amendment, what God himself established as mar- which was 12 votes short of what was needed to keep renew their marriage vows on Feb. 7 at SS. Cyril and Methodius riage seems likely to be redefined, with damaging conse- the measure open for discussion and a vote on the legis- Church in Deer Park, N.Y., on the eve of World Marriage Day. quences for true marriage,” they said. lation itself. Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter on the second Sunday Missouri, like 37 other states, already had a law on the At a Capitol Hill event two days before the vote, in February, the day received the blessing of Pope John Paul II in books defining marriage as the union of one man and one Msgr. William P. Fay, USCCB general secretary, said, 1993. woman. But supporters say a constitutional amendment is “Marriage is not an arbitrary social arrangement that can necessary to assure that same-sex marriages in one state be altered by either the Church or the state. It is God’s will not have to be sanctioned by other states. will for humanity and the keystone of every human com- Providence Sister Elizabeth Clare The bishops noted that the Missouri Legislature, “in a munity.” Vrabely taught in archdiocese strongly bipartisan effort,” had overwhelmingly agreed to Alaska, Hawaii, Nebraska and Nevada already have place the issue in the voters’ hands. amended their constitutions to define marriage as a union Providence Sister Elizabeth Sister Elizabeth Clare “We invite all people of good will, regardless of of a man and a woman. † Clare Vrabely died on Aug. 7 taught at the former in Mother Theodore Hall at St. Catherine School in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She Indianapolis, St. Paul School was 79. in Sellersburg, St. Philip Neri A Mass of Christian Burial School in Indianapolis and the was celebrated on Aug. 10 in former St. Margaret Mary the Church of the Immaculate School in Terre Haute. Conception. Burial followed in She also taught in other Make The Criterion A the sisters’ cemetery at Saint schools staffed by the Sisters Mary-of-the Woods. of Providence in Indiana, Put Indiana’s largest weekly newspaper to work for you. The former Elizabeth Illinois and California. Vrabely was born on June 9, Sister Elizabeth Clare also 1925, in Whiting, Ind. served in the sisters’ Office of She entered the congrega- Congregational Advancement tion of the Sisters of Provid- from 1991 to 2001. Key ence on Feb. 2, 1944. She pro- She is survived by a sister, fessed first vows on Aug. 15, Mary Lasics, and a brother, 1946, and final vows on Father George Vrabely of Member Of Your Aug. 15, 1951. 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By Brandon A. Evans registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first- Pope John Paul II. served basis. For this reason, registration is required by “It’s going to Youth and young adults have the chance to respond Oct. 1, along with an initial $200 deposit. give [our youth] a to the personal invitation of Pope John Paul II. The trip is open to teenagers entering their junior great sense of the It is an invitation to attend World Youth Day 2005 in year of high school in the fall of 2005 up through universal Church,” Cologne, Germany, and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis adults age 35. Father Meyer said. has planned a memorable pilgrimage for the event. Father Meyer said that the pilgrimage is “a great The trip will Teenagers and young adults will travel to Rome, gift” and “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, possibly begin with an Italy, and on to Cologne, Germany, next summer from never to be had again.” overnight flight to Aug. 10-22—and Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will Many young people have the chance to travel over- Rome on Aug. 10. lead the pilgrimage. seas with their school or other groups, but this trip will On Aug. 11, The cost of the trip is $2,490 per person based on be different because it is a pilgrimage, Father Meyer there will be tours triple or quadruple occupancy and $2,822 per person said. of the Eternal City, based on double occupancy. “It’s not just a trip to Europe,” he said. “It is a trip including the Round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, breakfast into the heart of Catholicism.” Basilica of St. Paul and dinner, sightseeing fees and train transportation The pilgrimage is also a great way for teens and Outside the Walls, from Italy to Germany are all included in the cost. young adults to experience a different culture and meet the catacombs, the The demand for the pilgrimage will be high, said lots of young people from many countries, he said. Colosseum, the Father Jonathan Meyer, associate director of youth and During World Youth Day 2000 in Rome, 2.5 million Arch of young adult ministry for the archdiocese, and young people attended the closing Mass with Constantine and the Roman Forum. There will be a day trip to Assisi on Aug. 12, where the centerpiece of the tour will be the Basilica of St. Francis. Aug. 13 will begin with a morning Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and continue with tours of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. On Aug. 14, the tour of Rome will continue with a visit to the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. In the evening, pil- grims will board an overnight express train to Germany. The pilgrimage through Germany will begin with a cruise on the Rhine River Steamer on Aug. 15. The boat will travel through areas of scenic hills, villages and castle ruins. Check-in at the hotel in Cologne will follow the cruise. “Once we arrive in Cologne, our schedule is taken over by World Youth Day,” Father Meyer said. The first morning, on Aug. 16, will be spent explor- ing Cologne. In the afternoon, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop of Cologne, will celebrate an opening Mass. There will be a morning catechetical session and a Mass on Aug. 17, and the same on Aug. 18, with the addition of an afternoon papal welcome by the Holy Father. Another morning catechetical session will take place on Aug. 19, and there will be an evening Way of the Cross. Pilgrims will gather for an overnight prayer vigil at Airport Hangelar in St. Augustin, near Bonn, on Aug. 20, and there will be a morning Mass celebrated by the pope on Aug. 21. That Mass will close World Youth Day. Archdiocesan pilgrims will fly back to Indianapolis on Aug. 22. Despite the affordable price, Father Meyer recog- nized the sacrifice of time and money on the part of young people. “Yes, it’s costly,” he said, “but it will be more than worth any price that one could put on it.” He advised teens to think about fundraising within the parish, and to ask family members to give them the gift of monetary support this Christmas instead of another gift. He said that the youth could tell their relatives that, “This gift will change [my] life because it’s an experi- ence … of our faith.”

(For more information on the archdiocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Germany, contact your pastor, youth minister or campus minister.) † Photo by Servizio Fotografico, L’Osservatore Romano L’Osservatore ServizioPhoto by Fotografico,

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein speaks with Pope John Paul II during his ad limina visit to the Vatican earlier this year. The arch- bishop will lead a pilgrimage of youth and young adults to World Youth Day next summer in Cologne, Germany. The highlight of the weeklong event will be a closing Mass with the Holy Father.