Inside Answering the call Teachers committed to sharing gift of faith with high school students, page 9. Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com May 30, 2008 Vol. XLVIII, No. 33 75¢ Fewer youths will attend File photo by Sean Gallagher Humbled to World Youth serve others Day than in Deacon Joseph Newton’s previous years WASHINGTON (CNS)—World Youth call to priesthood came Day events typically draw hundreds of thousands of youths and in some countries they have reached early in his life or surpassed the 1 million mark. This year’s event in Sydney, Australia, on July 15-20 will be on a much smaller scale. Photo by Mary Ann Wyand Photo by Mary The largest World Youth Day turnout was 4 million in Manila, Philippines, in 1995. Other big crowds include: 2 million in Rome in 2000; 1.6 million in Czestochowa, Poland, in By Mary Ann Wyand 1991; 1.2 million in Paris in 1997 and Elevating the Book of Gospels, 1 million in Cologne, Germany, in 2005. Deacon Joseph Newton paused World Youth Day officials have been reverently then placed the volume of saying they expect 225,000 pilgrims to sacred Scriptures on the ambo and take part in this year’s events, including proclaimed the Word of God during the 100,000 Australians. But local news archdiocesan chrism Mass on March 18 reports have questioned if the projected at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in figure is accurate, stating the final count Indianapolis. may be significantly lower. Deacon Newton and his Danny Casey, chief operating officer of Saint Meinrad School of Theology World Youth Day 2008, said in a classmate, Deacon Aaron Jenkins, will statement that World Youth Day officials return to the cathedral on June 7 to be Deacon Joseph Newton poses for a picture with his parents, Our Lady of the Greenwood parish- have “always expected there would be ordained to the priesthood by ioners Larry and Caroline Newton of Greenwood, on May 22 in front of his 1956 Chevrolet pick-up high demand from young Catholics Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. truck, which he is restoring as a hobby. Deacon Newton’s brother, Tommy, and his wife, Ashley, and around the world to come to Australia for Joseph Lawrence Newton’s path to their children, Joseph and Seth, will sit with his sister, Jessica Fulp, and her husband, Mike, during World Youth Day.” the priesthood has been a 13-year the ordination Mass on June 7 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. He also noted that the World Youth Day journey in the Archdiocese of office has received more than Cincinnati and Archdiocese of ordination and the Mass of Thanksgiving he is just phenomenal and so inspiring. … 168,000 international registration queries. Indianapolis with a side trip to will celebrate at 10:30 a.m. on June 8 at Even in my limited ministry experience, “But we always anticipated that a Los Angeles, where he wrote stories for Our Lady of the Greenwood Church in I have met many holy people. They’re proportion of those were unlikely to a classic car magazine for four years. Greenwood, his family’s parish. walking saints, and I’m humbled by how follow through with an actual registration Family members and friends As he prepares for his ordination, beautiful it is to see the Spirit working in because of a range of factors, including describe him as an intellectual man Deacon Newton said he is looking forward to them.” distance and cost,” he added. who loves God and wants to spend his his first ministry assignment as associate pastor God’s call to the priesthood came The World Youth Day office had life helping people. of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in early in his life, Deacon Newton said, projected the United States would be His desire to serve others is Indianapolis. when he helped Father Robert Thorsen sending about 21,000 pilgrims to Sydney, exemplified by the fact that he said “I like the diversity of parish life,” he said. “I and Father Thomas Bolte at St. Michael but as of May 23, the number of registered “yes” to God’s call to the priesthood feel very humbled by the thought of ministering the Archangel Parish in Sharonville, U.S. pilgrims was significantly lower. \ with love, devotion and enthusiasm. to people who will share their journey to God Ohio, as an altar server. Sister of St. Joseph Eileen McCann, “Please pray for me and my brother with me. I have great respect for the religious, “It was always an honor to be named coordinator for youth and young adult priests” is printed on the back of the lay ministers and laity who make up the a server in my parish,” he said. “Being ministry for the U.S. bishops, said holy card created to commemorate his Church. Their dedication to serving the Church See NEWTON page 16 13,400 U.S. pilgrims are registered. See YOUTHS page 8 Hope and redemption at heart of 55-year-old college graduate’s remarkable journey By John Shaughnessy the Blessed Sacrament in 2005, she believed that she heard a call from God RICHMOND—Vera Crowl couldn’t stop telling her to become a counselor for smiling as she stood among a crowd of people suffering from substance abuse. college graduates on May 4. It was a call she almost ignored until she Photo by John Shaughnessy Surrounded by friends and relatives taking received an unexpected message from her countless pictures of her, the 55-year-old parents a few weeks later. They wanted to former homeless person couldn’t believe that tell her about a letter they had just received she had reached this moment in her life. from the University of Dayton—a letter After all, Crowl had struggled for 30 years that stated there was a scholarship available with drug and alcohol addiction, spending for a member of her father’s family five of those years living on the streets. because of his service to the Church as a Yet, several years ago, she began a permanent deacon. remarkable turnaround of hope and Her parents, not knowing about their redemption when she became a member of daughter’s call from God, told her they Vera Crowl doubles the pleasure of her smile as the Richmond Catholic Community, which thought she should use the scholarship—to she poses with a picture of herself in her cap and includes the parishes of Holy Family, finish the college degree she had started in gown. After 30 years of struggling with alcohol and St. Andrew and St. Mary. And while she the 1970s. drug addiction, Crowl returned to college after God spent time alone one evening in adoration of See GRADUATE, page 12 told her that he wanted her to help others. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Archbishop announces clergy, parish assignments Official Announcements of the Cross Parish in Bright, to pastor of St. Simon the Rev. Randall R. Summers, associate pastor of Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, to administrator of Effective July 2, 2008 St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis. Rev. Thomas G. Kovatch, associate pastor of the Rev. John F. Geis, pastor of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Richmond Catholic Community parishes of Holy Family, Rev. Jonathan P. Meyer, associate pastor of St. Luke Parish in Floyd County, reappointed pastor for one year. St. Andrew and St. Mary, and chaplain of Seton Catholic the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and archdiocesan High School in Richmond, to administrator of St. Teresa director of youth ministry, to administrator of St. Anne Rev. Stanley J. Herber, pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright. and St. Joseph parishes in Jennings County and attend- Connersville, administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland ing to the spiritual needs of students at Hanover Parish in Liberty and dean of the Connersville Deanery, Rev. William M. Williams, associate pastor of College in Hanover while continuing as archdiocesan reappointed pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis and chap- director of youth ministry. and administrator of St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in lain of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School Liberty for one year and continuing as dean of the in Indianapolis, to administrator of St. Michael Parish Rev. William Carl Keebler Jr., administrator of Connersville Deanery. in Brookville and Holy Guardian Angels Parish in St. Anne and St. Joseph parishes in Jennings County, to Cedar Grove. associate pastor of the Richmond Catholic Community Rev. Paul F. Richart, pastor of St. Paul Parish in parishes of Holy Family, St. Andrew and St. Mary. Sellersburg, reappointed pastor for one year. Rev. William L. Ehalt, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Brookville and Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Rev. John A. Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish Rev. Paul E. Landwerlen, administrator of St. Vincent Cedar Grove, to pastor of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish de Paul Parish in Shelby County, reappointed administra- Spencer. in Vevay and dean of the Seymour Deanery, to chaplain tor for one year. of Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School Sister Patricia Campbell, O.S.F., parish life coordina- in Madison while continuing as pastor of Prince of Rev. Joseph G. Riedman, administrator of Holy Spirit tor of St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Franklin County, Peace Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of Parish in Indianapolis and dean of the Indianapolis East leaving this ministry position and returning to the God Parish in Vevay and dean of the Seymour Deanery. Deanery, reappointed administrator for one year and con- motherhouse of the Congregation of the Sisters of the tinuing as dean of the Indianapolis East Deanery. Third Order of St. Francis in Oldenburg for further Effective July 3, 2008 ministry there. Rev. Harold A. Ripperger, administrator of St. Mary Rev. Stephen J. Banet, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Parish in Lanesville, reappointed administrator for Sister Marjorie Jeanne Niemer, O.S.F., parish life Indianapolis, reappointed pastor for a second six-year one year. coordinator of St. Peter Parish in Franklin County, term. appointed parish life coordinator of St. Mary-of-the- Rev. Joseph L. Newton, to be ordained a priest on Rock Parish in Franklin County and continuing as Rev. Gregory D. Bramlage, pastor of St. Nicholas June 7, 2008, to associate pastor of St. Luke the parish life coordinator of St. Peter Parish in Parish in Sunman and administrator of St. Charles Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. Franklin County. Borromeo Parish in Milan and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County, reappointed to a second six-year term as pastor Rev. Aaron M. Jenkins, to be ordained a priest on Rev. Henry F. Tully, returning from medical leave of St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman while continuing as June 7, 2008, to associate pastor of Holy Name of Jesus of absence, to administrator of St. Mary Parish in administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Milan Parish in Beech Grove and chaplain of Father Thomas New Albany. and St. Pius Parish in Ripley County. Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, with residence at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Beech Grove. Rev. H. Michael Hilderbrand, chaplain and guidance Rev. J. Nicholas Dant, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes counselor of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High and St. Bernadette parishes in Indianapolis, reappointed Rev. Noah Casey, pastor of St. John the Evangelist School in Clarksville, to sacramental assistance and for a second six-year term. Parish in Indianapolis, to pastor of St. Luke the residence at St. Mary Parish in New Albany while con- Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. tinuing as chaplain and guidance counselor of Our Lady Rev. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, pastor of St. Pius X Parish of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville. in Indianapolis, archdiocesan Vicar of Advocacy to Rev. Paul D. Etienne, pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Priests and dean of the Indianapolis North Deanery, Parish in Indianapolis and vice rector of Bishop Simon Rev. Stephen W. Giannini, pastor of St. Luke the reappointed for a second six-year term while continuing Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, to pastor of Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and archdiocesan as Vicar of Advocacy to Priests and dean of the St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and Vicar of Clergy and Parish Life Coordinators: Indianapolis North Deanery. continuing as vice rector of Bishop Simon Bruté College Formation and Personnel, to sacramental assistance and Seminary in Indianapolis. residence at St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis and These appointments are from the office of the Most Rev. continuing as archdiocesan Vicar of Clergy and Parish Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Archbishop of Rev. William G. Marks, pastor of St. Teresa Benedicta Life Coordinators: Formation and Personnel. Indianapolis. † Vatican official: Rise in food prices threatens lives of 1 billion VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A Vatican representative said urgent international action. changes. One problem, he said, is that the liberalization of the recent rise in global food prices threatens the lives of the “It calls attention to the dysfunction of the global trade trade in agricultural products tends to favor multinational 1 billion people who spend most of their daily income in system when 4 million people annually join the ranks of the businesses and harm production by small farms, which remain search of food. 854 million plagued by chronic hunger,” he said. the base of food security in developing countries. The current food crisis shines “a red light of alarm” on “Hopefully, this session will open the eyes of public The archbishop called for: structural injustices in the agricultural economy worldwide, opinion on the worldwide cost of hunger, which so often • Investments in agriculture and rural development. Archbishop Silvano Tomasi told the U.N. Human Rights results in lack of health and education, conflicts, uncon- • Measures to curb food hoarding and price speculation. Council in Geneva on May 22. trolled migrations, degradation of the environment, epi- • Protection of individual property rights, including those It was the second strong statement in less than a week by demics and even terrorism,” he said. of women. Vatican officials on the food crisis, which has sparked riots in The archbishop said the current increase in prices may • Elimination of unfair food subsidies. several countries in recent months. The Vatican released a cause some inconvenience to families in developed countries, • Organization of cooperative structures to remedy the copy of the text on May 23. who spend about 20 percent of their income on food. limitations faced by small farms. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome “However, such prices are life-threatening for the 1 billion “In this complex and urgent debate on the right to food, a reported food prices have risen 45 percent over the last people living in poor countries, since they are forced to new mentality is required. It should place the human person at nine months, with the price of rice increasing 83 percent spend nearly all their daily income of $1 per day in search of the center and not focus simply on economic profit,” he said. since December. Much of the increase has been blamed on food,” he said. At the United Nations in New York on May 16, higher fuel costs. Archbishop Tomasi emphasized that, according to Archbishop Celestino Migliore also called for greater Archbishop Tomasi, who addressed a special session of numerous studies, the current crisis is caused not by lack of support of the world’s small farmers. He said the the council on the right to food, said the surge in food prices food, but by lack of access to agricultural resources. food crisis is taking a physical, mental and spiritual toll threatens the stability of developing countries and calls for The problem is fixable, he said, but not without structural on the poorest populations. †

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The sometimes served,” Lynn Sean Gallagher Photos by circuitous route by said. “He has which God leads us to it always been that and the often way in our unpredictable ways in relationship, and which he asks us to live in our marriage FIRST ORDINATION CLASS it out from year to year and as a father. are frequently beyond However big or human reason. small [the task], he’s always willing If that’s the case when a person has to do it. He’s always been willing to one vocation, how much more is it when help.” he is called to two? Deacon candidate John That is what 25 men in the archdiocese Thompson, a member of have pondered for the past four years as St. Augustine Parish in Jeffer- they have been formed to become the sonville, became emotional when he first permanent deacons in the history of spoke about how his marriage of the Church in central and southern Indiana. 44 years to his wife, Patti, was All of them have lived as married men, crucial for him in his formation. a distinct vocation to which God called “If we hadn’t had the marriage them. Now they and the Church have that we had—which is [filled with] concluded that they are also being called understanding, trust and love—it to the sacrament of holy orders as would have been hard. It would Above, deacon candidate Ron Reimer deacons. have been very difficult,” said laughs with his wife, Susie, at their home in When the historic day of ordination Thompson, who has ministered in Greenwood. They are members of arrives on June 28, the grace of God will his parish for 15 years as SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in mysteriously join their two vocations coordinator of family ministries. Greenwood. together. “[Patti] is a very caring, The deacon candidates and their wives, wonderful person. And without that, Left, deacon candidate John Thompson and as a whole, have lived a combined I don’t think that I would have been his wife, Patti, members of St. Augustine 850 years of marriage. The number of able to do it. I really don’t.” Parish in Jeffersonville, share a funny years they have been married range from At the same time, Susie Reimer, moment on Feb. 19 at the Archbishop 14 to 47 years. And the average length of the wife of deacon candidate O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis. the marriage of the candidates is 34 years. Ron Reimer, said her husband’s John Thompson also serves as the participation in the deacon coordinator of family ministry at One call leads to another formation program has been a St. Augustine Parish. Deacon candidate Pat Bower, a blessing to their relationship. member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indian- “Whenever you grow spiritually spiritual growth, intellectual growth going to be a good thing.” apolis, said that the 40 years he has been closer to the Lord and you learn more [in it]—has enriched our marriage Pat and Lynn Bower are looking married to his wife, Lynn, helped prepare about the mysteries of the sacraments, tremendously.” forward to helping parents prepare to him for the diaconate long before he you live out those sacraments more The Reimers, members of SS. Francis have their children baptized. formally became a deacon candidate. fully,” Susie said. “And I think just and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, “[We’ll] bring both the aspect of “I think that if you weren’t already living the sacrament of marriage through acknowledge, however, that bringing the having been parents who had children living the life of a deacon, starting in the the diaconate—all the personal growth, two vocations together has been and will baptized and, now, grandparents who continue to be a challenge for them. have had grandsons who have been Deacon “Part of our concern is how much time baptized,” Lynn said. “And, through the candidate this ministry will take away,” said Ron, formation classes, we’ve come to have Pat Bower and who has been married to Susie for such an appreciation and a deep respect his wife, Lynn, 21 years. for the traditions and the history of the members of “We’ll have to be very good about Church that I don’t necessarily think that St. Barnabas setting boundaries. That’s especially a we had when we had our own children Parish in concern at our stage in life with baptized, even though we both grew up Indianapolis, three teenage sons.” Catholic.” pose for a Whether in formal ministerial photograph at Sacramental signs situations or not, Ron Reimer hopes that their home in When they are ordained, the 25 deacon the years of faithful marriage that he and Greenwood. candidates will become for the faithful his fellow deacon candidates share will special sacramental signs of Christ, who have a positive impact on those they will came to serve and not to be served. be ordained to serve. 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OPINION Making Sense Out of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Fire in the clinic! One argument that is often made to these girls is in the waiting room down the Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 justify destroying human embryos begins hall. Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., PublisherGreg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher like this: In another bed next to the girls is their Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Suppose there is a fire in a fertility mother, unconscious and recuperating from clinic. You are the surgery. The father is the only person in the only adult present, and hospital ward when suddenly a massive fire there is a newborn flares up. Editorial baby and a tank of He runs down the hallway to rescue his liquid nitrogen with family, but he can only choose one bed to 5,000 frozen embryos roll out of the ward before the fire Members of in the clinic. You can completely engulfs the room and makes it religious orders save only one of them impossible to rescue anyone else. demonstrate before the place burns If he chooses to rescue his wife, rather outside Britain’s down—which would than his three daughters, does that mean

CNS photo/Simon Caldwell Parliament in you choose? there is a moral distinction between his London on Only the most passionate and radical daughters and his wife? Does that in any April 23. About extremist, so the argument goes, would way imply that he would accept the idea of 300 people save the container with the embryos instead his daughters being experimented on by marched in the of the newborn baby. researchers or sacrificed for science? demonstration This seems to demonstrate what Certainly not—such a conclusion would advocating for advocates of embryonic stem-cell research never follow from his action. The fact that stronger laws to have been saying all along, namely, that he chose to save his wife would not combat global everybody makes a moral distinction indicate that he valued his three daughters warming. between embryos and children, and that any less than his wife or that he viewed killing embryos cannot be on the same them as being “less human” than his wife. moral level as killing children. Embryo It might rather indicate that because he destruction, they conclude, poses no real had spent a lot of time with his wife over moral problem if they are killed for the years, he was more emotionally research to benefit others. attached to her, knew the sound of her Yet it is clear that this argument fails to voice, and on a first emotional level The Church and global warming justify what it proposes. responded to his lifelong friendship with We can see this by modifying the her. “Care for the earth is a requirement of predicting an apocalypse because of storyline slightly. It says nothing about how valuable his our faith. We are called to protect people global warming. It is no disrespect to Imagine three beautiful baby sisters who daughters really are—even to their own and the planet, living our faith in science or scientists to take these latest were just born, lying together and sleeping dad. For the case of the embryos who relationship with all of God’s creation. claims with a grain of salt.” in the same hospital bed. The father of See CLINIC, page 8 This environmental challenge has So how does this controversy concern fundamental moral and ethical the Catholic Church? dimensions that cannot be ignored.” As the quotation at the beginning of Indiana (United States Catholic Catechism for this editorial indicates, the Church Catholic Adults, pg. 426.) teaches that we must all be good Conference stewards of God’s creation. The he Bush administration has officially Catechism of the Catholic Church treats Tlisted polar bears as a threatened respect for the integrity of creation Myths and facts about immigration species because they might be under the Seventh Commandment: You endangered in the foreseeable future shall not steal. (Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a and its bishops do not condone because of possible global warming. It says, “Man’s dominion over seven-part series of immigration unlawful entry or circumventions of “Global warming” has become a inanimate and other living beings reform articles prepared by the our nation’s immigration laws. controversial topic. Is there really global granted by the Creator is not absolute; it Indiana Catholic Conference. Capsule The bishops believe that reforms warming and, if so, is it caused by us is limited by concern for the quality of forms have been prepared for use in are necessary for our immigration humans? This, obviously, is a scientific life of his neighbor, including parish bulletins. Diocesan newspapers system to respond to the realities of rather than a religious question, but both generations to come; it requires a throughout the state have agreed to separated families and labor demands sides of the controversy have appealed religious respect for the integrity of publish the series in its longer form.) that compel people to immigrate to to religious principles. creation” (# 2415). the United States in an authorized and Former Vice President Al Gore As we said last November, Perceived myth: Catholic bishops unauthorized fashion (Source: “I Was received the Nobel Peace Price for his Pope Benedict XVI has spoken and the Church support illegal a Stranger, and You Welcomed Me: efforts in calling our attention to what he frequently about the need to protect the immigration. Meeting Christ in New Neighbors,” a calls the “inconvenient truth” of global Earth and its resources. But he hasn’t Letters to the Editor2007 pastoral published by Indiana’s warming. We have all seen pictures of come down on either side of the climate- Known fact: The Catholic Church Catholic bishops). † large sections of glaciers breaking off change debate. Here is what he said in and huge areas of the Arctic now in his 2008 World Day of Peace message: Church leaders have water instead of ice. “We need to care for the Why is the Church so However, there is also a large body of environment: It has been entrusted to an obligation to teach our faith scientists who insist that the warming of men and women to be protected and concerned about immigration? the Arctic is a natural phenomenon that cultivated with responsible freedom, we shouldn’t get too excited about. It with the good of all as a constant The Catholic Church does not support and prosperity, but the right to regulate doesn’t mean that the whole globe is guiding criterion. … Humanity today is unlawful entry into the United States or borders is not absolute. Regulations must warming. A large part of Antarctica has rightly concerned about the ecological any country. promote the common good, which been cooling recently and the Kanger- balance of tomorrow.” The Church respects the right of includes not only members of the nation lussuaq glacier in Greenland is growing But he also said, “It is important for nations to control their borders and to but also the universal human family in size. assessments in this regard to be carried enact laws in the best interest of its (Catechism of Catholic Church). In Canada, 60 scientists wrote to their out prudently, in dialogue with experts citizens. The Church in the United States is prime minister back in 2006, “Global and people of wisdom, uninhibited by Yet the Church teaches that some rights especially mindful of the immigrant climate changes all the time due to ideological pressure to draw hasty are inherent in the human condition; these because it is an immigrant Church made natural causes, and the human impact conclusions, and above all with the aim are natural rights, which extend beyond all up of people from all parts of earth. still remains impossible to distinguish of reaching agreement on a model of national boundaries. The Church has a responsibility to from this natural ‘noise.’ ” sustainable development capable of All immigrants, legal and illegal, have assist the newcomer. In Scripture, God More recently, this past March about ensuring the well-being of all while natural rights from their inherent dignity calls upon his people to care for the alien. 500 scientists, economists and public- respecting environmental balances.” as persons. Each is created in the image of “So, you, too, must befriend the alien, for policy experts met in New York for the (Emphasis added.) God (“Gaudium et Spes”). you were once aliens yourselves in the Heartland Institute’s 2008 International The pope has also stressed that we All people should have their basic land of Egypt” (Dt 10: 17-19). Conference on Climate Change. They must be careful not to value animals and needs met in their homeland, but have the And in chapter 25 of the Gospel of dissented from the alarmists. nature more than humanity. right to seek basic needs abroad if they Matthew, Jesus identifies with the Some who pooh-pooh the idea of The pope has been trying to cannot be met at home. marginalized and commands us to global warming point out that, 35 years emphasize the Church’s principles of The dignity of the human person must respond when he said, “I was a stranger ago, many scientists were warning us stewardship of the earth without be respected and priority must be given to and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35 ). that we were on the verge of a global supporting a particular ecological family (re)unification. The Church For more information about the cooling that could result in another ideology. responds to immigrants not from their Church’s position, see the pastoral ice age. Whether or not global warming is a legal status but from the dictates of our statement by the Catholic bishops of Cardinal George Pell, the archbishop fact is a scientific question, but how we belief and teaching. While an action or Indiana, “I Was a Stranger, and You of Sydney, Australia, wrote last year, “In care for our environment is a moral immigration status can be illegal, a person Welcomed Me: Meeting Christ in New the 1970s, some scientists were imperative. can never be illegal. Neighbors,” available at the Indiana predicting a new ice age because of Nations may regulate borders to Catholic Conference Web site at global cooling. Today other scientists are —John F. Fink provide for national security, tranquility indianacc.org. † The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B. SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Vocations are special graces derived from perpetual adoration une is a big month for our deacons. I am happy that some parishes are able to Jesus. I like to see Mary’s visit to her Jarchdiocese. They are not “substitute priests,” but are expose the Blessed Sacrament weekly for cousin, Elizabeth, as an act of charity that On June 7, we will ordain two fine ordained to assist our priests in making the adoration during the day. It is always possible flows from Mary’s new and special transitional deacons, Aaron Jenkins and ministry of charity go a little farther in our to step into our churches for a short visit relationship as the mother of Jesus. It could Joseph Newton, to the priesthood. parishes and agencies. I am particularly before the tabernacle. not have been an easy journey, probably on On June 28, we will ordain hopeful that they can help in special In encouraging devotion to the foot, in primitive Palestine. 25 permanent deacons, the first to be ministry to the sick and the homebound, and Blessed Sacrament, I want to recommend that Charity is the fundamental virtue that ordained for our local Church. also in prison ministry. we pray especially for more vocations to the flows from our being nourished in the Last week, we celebrated the feast of the Not long ago, Bishop John D’Arcy of the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. Eucharist. Living a life of charity with Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese asked me Please pray especially for our seminarians consistency is a formidable challenge for sacrament of unity and charity. how many perpetual adoration chapels we and priests, who are giving themselves in anyone. It is good to reflect about the connection have in our archdiocese. service to the Lord and to our Church. Our Blessed Mother Mary is an between the Eucharist and priesthood, and When I told him we have 10 at the Traditionally, an additional purpose of exemplary model to encourage us to strive the Eucharist and the diaconate. moment, he remarked, “No wonder you adoration before the Blessed Sacrament is to for this ideal. Christ gave us the sacrament of the have so many good vocations.” pray in reparation for sins, particularly sins Visits to the Blessed Sacrament place us priesthood at the same Last Supper at I think he is right. Vocations to the committed against this awesome gift which before the source of grace and nourishment which he instituted the Holy Eucharist. priesthood and diaconate are one of the Christ gave us. that enables us to be people of charity in the When he said, “Do this in memory of special graces that derive from perpetual We just celebrated the feast of the stuff of everyday life. † me,” he gave us the means to do so, that is, adoration before the Blessed Sacrament in Sacred Heart of Jesus, which honors in a the ministerial priesthood. chapels around the archdiocese. I applaud symbolic way the love of Jesus even to the Without the Eucharist, there would be no the parish sponsors, and all of those who point of being pierced and crucified, shedding Do you have an intention for Church. Without the priesthood, there oversee and participate in this special his blood for our salvation. This feast also is Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? would be no Eucharist. devotion. an act of reparation for our sins in which we You may mail it to him at: This underscores the importance of our As Pope Benedict XVI has remarked, lack generous love in return for the love of praying that the Lord send workers into his adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is a Jesus, “who gave his life for his friends.” Archbishop Buechlein’s vineyard. We are blessed to have good natural and logical extension of our On May 31, we celebrate the feast that Prayer List priests, and two good new priests, but we understanding of the awesome gift of the commemorates the Visitation of Mary to her Archdiocese of Indianapolis need more priests. Eucharist, which we celebrate in our cousin, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with 1400 N. Meridian St. It is a blessing that we will have communities around the archdiocese. John the Baptist in old age. P.O. Box 1410 25 permanent deacons. Their primary role I want to encourage this special Mary made this visit after the Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 in the Church is to help us carry on the devotion that acknowledges our faith in the Annunciation of her becoming the mother of ministry of charity. real presence of Christ, body and soul, Their ministry finds its touchstone in the humanity and divinity, in the Eucharist. Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for May Eucharist, which is the sacrament of charity. It is not possible to have perpetual It is a great gift of the Lord to our adoration in every parish. Round-the-clock Seminarians: that they will be faithful to prayer and study, and persevere in their archdiocese to have the helping hands of presence takes a sizeable number of desire to serve God and the Church as priests. charity through the ministry of these parishioners.

Las vocaciónes son gracias especiales que se derivan de la adoración perpetua unio es un mes importante para nuestra No son “sacerdotes sustitutos,” sino que se Sacramento para su adoración durante el día. de María a su prima Isabel como una obra Jarquidiócesis. les ordena para asistir a nuestros sacerdotes Siempre se puede entrar en nuestras iglesias de caridad que emana de la nueva relación El 7 de junio ordenaremos a dos con el fin de que el ministerio de la caridad se y visitar brevemente el sagrario. especial de María como la madre de Jesús. excelentes diáconos transicionales como difunda un poco más en nuestras parroquias y Para fomentar la devoción al Santísimo No debió ser una travesía sencilla, sacerdotes: Aaron Jenkins y Joe Newton. agencias. En lo particular, tengo la esperanza Sacramento, deseo recomendarles que probablemente a pie en la Palestina El 28 de junio ordenaremos a 25 de que colaborarán en el ministerio especial a recemos especialmente para recibir más primitiva. diáconos permanentes, los primeros en ser los enfermos y a los confinados a sus hogares, vocaciones al sacerdocio, el diaconato y la La caridad es la virtud fundamental que ordenados para nuestra iglesia local. así como también en el ministerio en prisión. vida consagrada. Les ruego que recen emana de nuestro sustento en la Eucaristía. La semana pasada celebramos la No hace mucho, el Obispo John D’Arcy especialmente por nuestros seminaristas y Vivir constantemente una vida de caridad es festividad de Corpus Christi, el sacramento de la Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend me sacerdotes que se están entregando en el un reto formidable para cualquiera. de la unidad y la caridad. preguntó cuántas capillas de adoración servicio al Señor y a la Iglesia. Nuestra Santa Madre María es un Resulta oportuno reflexionar sobre la perpetua tenemos en nuestra arquidiócesis. Tradicionalmente, una finalidad adicional modelo ejemplar que nos anima a conexión que existe entre la Eucaristía y el Cuando le dije que en este momento de la adoración ante el Santísimo esforzarnos para lograr este ideal. sacerdocio, y entre la Eucaristía y el teníamos 10, comentó: “Con razón tienen Sacramento es rezar para resarcir nuestros Las visitas al Santísimo Sacramento nos diaconato. tantas buenas vocaciones.” pecados, especialmente aquellos cometidos colocan ante una fuente de gracia y sustento Cristo nos entregó el sacramento del Creo que tiene razón. Las vocaciones al contra el maravilloso don que Cristo nos que nos permite ser personas caritativas en sacerdocio en la misma Última Cena en la sacerdocio y al diaconato son una de las entregó. las situaciones cotidianas. † cual instituyó la Sagrada Eucaristía. gracias especiales que se derivan de la Acabamos de celebrar la fiesta del Cuando dijo: “Hagan esto en adoración perpetua ante el Santísimo Sagrado Corazón de Jesús que honra de conmemoración mía,” nos proporcionó los Sacramento en las capillas en toda la manera simbólica el amor de Cristo, incluso ¿Tiene una intención que desee medios para hacerlo, es decir, el sacerdocio arquidiócesis. Aplaudo la labor de los al punto de ser lancinado y crucificado, incluir en la lista de oración del ministerial. patrocinadores parroquiales y de todos derramando su sangre por nuestra salvación. Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar Sin la Eucaristía no existiría la Iglesia. aquellos que coordinan y participan en esta Esta fiesta es también un acto de su correspondencia a: Sin el sacerdocio no existiría la Eucaristía. devoción especial. resarcimiento por nuestros pecados en los Esto resalta la importancia de nuestras Tal y como señaló el Papa Benedicto XVI, cuales carecemos del amor generoso que Lista de oración del Arzobispo oraciones para que el Señor envíe la adoración ante el Santísimo Sacramento es debemos al amor de Jesús “quien entregó su Buechlein trabajadores a su viñedo. Tenemos la una extensión natural y lógica de nuestra vida por sus amigos.” Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis bendición de contar con buenos sacerdotes y comprensión del don maravilloso de la El 31 de mayo celebramos la festividad 1400 N. Meridian St. con dos buenos sacerdotes nuevos, pero Eucaristía, el cual celebramos en nuestras en la cual conmemoramos la Visita de María P.O. Box 1410 necesitamos más. comunidades en toda la arquidiócesis. a su prima Isabel quien se encontraba encinta Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 Es una bendición que vamos a tener 25 Deseo fomentar esta devoción especial que de Juan El Bautista a avanzada edad. diáconos permanentes. El papel principal reconoce nuestra fe en la Verdadera Presencia María realizó esta visita después de haber que desempeñan en la Iglesia es ayudarnos a de Cristo, cuerpo y alma, humanidad y recibido la Anunciación de que se convertiría Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, continuar con el ministerio de la caridad. divinidad, en la Eucaristía. en la madre de Jesús. Me agrada ver la visita Language Training Center, Indianapolis. Su ministerio encuentra su punto de No es posible tener adoración perpetua en referencia en la Eucaristía, que es el todas las parroquias. La presencia constante sacramento de la caridad. Contar con el requiere un número considerable de La intención de vocaciones del Arzobispo Buechlein para mayo auxilio de la caridad a través del ministerio parroquianos. Seminaristas: ¡Que ellos sean fieles a la oración y estudien, y continúen en su deseo de estos diáconos es un gran obsequio del Me alegra que algunas parroquias puedan de servir a Dios y la Iglesia como sacerdotes! Señor para nuestra arquidiócesis. exponer semanalmente el Santísimo Page 6 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Events Calendar May 28-31 Information: 812-936-4568. 6:30 p.m. Information: June 8 June 13 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 5 p.m.- 10 p.m., food, games, rides, St. Rose Parish, Highway 40, June 1 317-897-1128. St. Paul Parish, 814 Jefferson St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Knightstown. Yard sale, booths, St., Tell City. Parish picnic, Drive, Indianapolis. Catholic entertainment. Information: St. Rita Church, 1733 food, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: June 5-7 Charismatic Renewal of 317-291-7014, ext. 27. Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., City Hall Park, 700 Main St., 765-345-7429 or stroseyardsale St. Simon the Apostle Parish, Central Indiana (CCRCI), Indianapolis. African Mass, across from church, 11 a.m.- June 14 @yahoo.com. 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indian- teaching, 7 p.m., Mass, 3 p.m., reception following 4 p.m., games, food. St. Roch Parish, Family Center, apolis. Parish festival, 5 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-592- Information: 812-547-9901. 3603 S. Meridian St., Indian- May 30 Mass. Information: 317-632- midnight, rides, games, 1992 or [email protected]. Knights of Columbus Council 9349. entertainment, food. Inform - June 9-13 apolis. “Single Seniors” meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and #3660, 511 E. Thompson Road, ation: 317-826-6000, ext. 3. St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. over. Information: 317-784- Indianapolis. Sacred Heart of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indian- Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. 1102. Jesus Parish, Feast of the 1347 N. Meridian St., Indian- June 5-8 apolis. Vacation Bible School, Couple to Couple League of Sacred Heart, dinner and apolis. St. Agnes Academy Our Lady of the Greenwood Greater Indianapolis, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 per child. St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. reception, 6:30-11 p.m., $20 per all-class reunion, Mass, Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Natural Family Planning Information: 317-259-4373, Central Ave., Indianapolis. person. Information: 317-638- 10:30 a.m., followed by brunch, Greenwood. Summer Festival, (NFP) class, 7-9 p.m. ext. 256. “Pro-Life Day of 5551. Riviera Club, 5640 N. Thurs. 5.-11 p.m., Italian dinner, Information: 317-462-2246. Recollection,” Augustinian Illinois St., $16 per person. 5-7:30 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, June 10 Father Denis Wilde, Priests for May 30-31 Information: 317-257-8886. fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.- St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. June 13-14 Life, presenter, mass, 8 a.m., St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, midnight, pork chop dinner, 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Our Lady of the Most Holy 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. program, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MKVS, Divine Mercy and 4-7:30 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m., Ave Maria Guild, “Guest Day,” Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., lunch provided, free-will Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, fried chicken dinner, noon-3 p.m., picnic, noon. Information: 317- Indianapolis. 25th annual Sat., crafts, food, health fair, located on 925 South, .8 mile east Italian Street Festival, Fri.-Sat. offering to support pro-life rides, games, food. Information: 881-5098. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317- of 421 South and 12 miles south 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Italian foods, ministries. Information: 317- 317-888-2861, ext. 236. 546-1571. of Versailles. Confession, 1 p.m., June 12-14 music, rides. Information: 317- 283-5508. Mass, 2 p.m., on third Sunday St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. 636-4478. May 30-June 1 June 6 Marian College, 3200 Cold holy hour and pitch-in, groups Our Lady of the Most Holy Warman Ave., Indianapolis. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus of 10 pray the new Marian Way, Summer Festival, food, trash- Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th Spring Road, Indianapolis. (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, to-treasures sale, games, Thurs. St., Indianapolis. Juneteenth Right to Life, “Bike n’ Hike,” Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Lumen Dei celebrant. Information: 812-689- 6-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. Festival, Fri. fish fry, 4 p.m.- registration 6:30 a.m., event Summerfest, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., 7:30-9:30 a.m., pre-registration 3551. 6-11 p.m. Information: 317-636- 9 p.m., Sat. soul food dinners, 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5 Information: 317-919-5316 or $20, day of event $25, children 4828. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., children’s p.m., rides, games, food, June 2 [email protected]. activities, country store, games, under 12 free. Information: 317- entertainment. Information: 317- 582-1526 or www.rtlindy.org. St. Francis Hospital, St. Bernadette Parish, 4838 E. pony rides, classic car show. 357-8352. 1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville. June 6-8 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis. Information: 317-926-3324. Workshop for women with St. Louis School, 17 St. Louis Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, May 31 Place, Batesville. Rummage sale, Summer Festival, 5 p.m.- cancer, “Look Good Feel St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth 2322 N. 13½ St., Terre Haute. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.- midnight, games, rides, food. Better,” noon-2 p.m. St., New Albany. 24th annual Parish auction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-356-5867. Information: 317-782-4422. 4 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Street Dance Weekend, Information: 812-466-1231. “Meet and Eat,” pitch-in Information: 812-934-3310. Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. dinner, meat and drinks St. Michael Parish, June 4 6 p.m.-1 a.m., games, food, Saint Meinrad Archabbey and provided, 6:15-9 p.m. June 7 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. St. Mary Parish, 317 N. music, dance Sat. night. School of Theology, 200 Hill Information: 317-638-5551. Marian College, 3200 Cold Summerfest, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: 812-944-9775. Drive, St. Meinrad. Outdoor Solo Seniors, Catholic, Spring Road, Indianapolis. Battle of the Bands, concert, “The Troubadours of Our Lady of the Springs Parish, educational, charitable and Indianapolis Catholic Home Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 1-11 p.m., June 13-15 Divine Bliss,” 7 p.m., no 8796 W. State Road 56, social singles 50 and over, School Conference and rides, games, food, fireworks St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, charge. Information: French Lick. “A Taste of Italy,” single, widowed or divorced, Curriculum Fair, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. and Sat. nights. 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. 800-682-0988 or Italian dinner, 5:30-8 p.m. new members welcome, Information: www.hfheindy.org. Information: 317-462-4240. International Festival, Fri.-Sat. [email protected]. †

Retreats and Programs June 9-11 apolis. “Pro-Life Day of and Prayer,” Father Noah 1402 Southern Ave., Benedict Inn Retreat and Recollection,” Augustinian Casey, presenter, $425 per Beech Grove. “A Leadership Conference Center, Father Denis Wilde, Priests for person, $50 registration due Blast!” Information: 317-788- May 30-June 1 1402 Southern Ave., Life, presenter, Mass, 8 a.m., June 13. Information: 7581 or June 6-8 317-788-7581 or [email protected]. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Beech Grove. Sixth annual program, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Retreat [email protected]. 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Garden Retreat: Finding lunch provided, free-will House, 5353 E. 56th St., offerings to support pro-life July 11-13 “Aging Gracefully (Revised): Your Secret Garden,” 9 a.m.-4 Indianapolis. “Tobit ministries. Information: 317- June 24-26 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat A Retreat for 60s and Over,” p.m., $45 per person includes Saint Meinrad Archabbey, House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- Weekend,” marriage breakfast, lunch and dessert. 283-5508. Benedictine Father Noël preparation program for 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. apolis. “Tobit Weekend,” Information: 317-788-7581 or marriage preparation program Mueller, presenter. Information: engaged couples. Information: June 18 Midweek retreat, 800-581-6905 or [email protected]. “St. Benedict’s Way,” for engaged couples. 317-545-7681 or Our Lady of Fatima Retreat [email protected]. House, 5353 E. 56th St., Benedictine Brother Maurus Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima. June 13-15 Indianapolis. Silent non- Zoeller, presenter. Information: www.archindy.org/fatima. May 31 Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. guided reflection day, 8 a.m.- 800-581-6905 or Mother of the Redeemer June 8 “When Joy Abounds,” 4 p.m., $25 per person includes [email protected]. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Retreat Center, 8210 W. State Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Benedictine Father Noël breakfast and lunch. 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Road 48, Bloomington. House, 5353 E. 56th St., June 27-29 “Men’s Golf Retreat.” Mueller, presenter. Information: Information: 317-545-7681 or Vocation retreat for young Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Information: 812-933-6437 or 800-581-6905 or www.archindy.org/fatima. Program,” marriage 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. [email protected]. men, “The Call to the [email protected]. Religious Life in Priesthood,” preparation program for June 20-22 “Forgiving and Forgiven,” 9a.m.-5 p.m. Information: engaged couples. Information: Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Benedictine Brother Zachary July 13 June 14 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat 812-825-4742 or 317-236-1596 or 800-382- St. Joan of Arc Church, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Wilberding, presenter. House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- [email protected]. 9836, ext. 1596. 4217 N. Central Ave., Indian- “The Church after Vatican II: Information: 800-581-6905 or Discover the Buried [email protected]. apolis. “Pre Cana Program,” Treasure,” Benedictine Father marriage preparation program Jeremy King and Benedictine July 4-6 for engaged couples. Father Benet Amato, presenters. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Information: 317-236-1596 or Information: 800-581-6905 or 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. [email protected]. “Feeling Free: An Independence Day August 10 June 22-28 Celebration,” Benedictine Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Benedict Inn Retreat and Father Noël Mueller, presenter. House, 5353 E. 56th St., Submitted photo/Charles J. Schisla Submitted photo/Charles J. Conference Center, Information: 800-581-6905 or Indianapolis. “Pre Cana 1402 Southern Ave., [email protected]. Program,” marriage Beech Grove. “A Monastic preparation program for Community Retreat: Living July 11-12 engaged couples. Information: the Benedictine Spirit in our Benedict Inn Retreat and 317-236-1596 or 800-382- World–Values, Relationships Conference Center, 9836, ext. 1596. † VIPs Norbert and Marjorie (Stier) Hahn, Brittan Stegemiller, a junior at Roncalli members of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg, High School in Indianapolis, has been selected celebrated their to attend the American 60th wedding Legion Auxiliary’s anniversary on Hoosier Girls State May 25 with a from June 22-28 at family dinner. Indiana State The couple was University in married on May 29, Terre Haute. 1948, at St. Mary Hoosier Girls Race day Church in State introduces Father Glenn O’Connor, pastor of St. Ann and St. Joseph parishes in Indianapolis, left, poses for a Greensburg. participants to the picture with Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, and Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein at the They have seven duties, privileges, Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the 92nd annual Indianapolis 500 on May 25. During the race, children: Nicki rights and responsi- Father O’Connor served as a pit crew member for driver Buddy Lazier, a former winner of the Wuestefeld, Andy, Dan, Gordon, Mark, Pat bilities of citizenship. 500-mile race. and Ted Hahn. They have 22 grandchildren Brittan is the daughter of Neil and Jean and four great-grandchildren. † Stegemiller of St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis. † The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Page 7

Meet our future deacons On June 28, history will be made at SS. Peter Archdiocese of Indianapolis. and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis when 25 men This week’s issue of The Criterion continues a series of profiles FIRST ORDINATION CLASS from central and southern Indiana become the of these men, which will be published in the weeks leading up to first permanent deacons ordained for the that important day. †

Age: 64 Age: 71 Spouse: Charlotte Spouse: Donna Home Parish: St. Ambrose Parish Home Parish: St. Andrew Parish in in Seymour Richmond Occupation: Retired Occupation: Retired

Who are the important role models Why do you feel that God is calling Who are the important role models in Why do you feel that God is calling in your life of faith? you to become a deacon? your life of faith? you to become a deacon? Besides my parents and grandparents, This is a question that I have spent First and foremost is my wife, Donna. After retiring, I attempted to play golf I consider the many priests and many hours in prayer and discernment Father Todd Riebe and Father Larry Richardt as frequently as possible. But I soon religious brothers and sisters that about. I have been interested in the are role models of integrity and charity. They began to ask, “What is life all about?” have been an important part in my diaconate since it was restored exhibit love and care for all. I decided to give my life to God and education and spiritual growth to be following the Second Vatican Council. the local Catholic community. Shortly among my best role models. When it was introduced in the What are your favorite Scripture verses, thereafter, information on the archdiocese, I talked to my pastor and prayers and devotions? diaconate program became public. I What are your favorite Scripture he suggested that I apply. I am still not The Book of Sirach provides a guide for decided to explore it. With subsequent verses, prayers and devotions? sure why God is leading me in this all. Certainly, the Liturgy of the Hours has sessions, it became apparent that God The Liturgy of the Hours is a favorite direction, but if that is what he wants been a staple of my life for more than wanted me to serve. form of prayer for me. With regard to of me then I’ll be there. 30 years. Daily Mass, the rosary and prayers the books of the Bible, I find the for vocations are routine parts of my life. How will being ordained a deacon Book of Job and the letters of How will being ordained a deacon have an impact on your life and St. Paul to be among my favorites. have an impact on your life and Deacons often minister to others in the family? family? workplace. How have you experienced As a retiree, I will be able to give Deacons often minister to others in As with anything that we devote our that, and how do you anticipate doing more than the usual 10 to 15 hours per the workplace. How have you lives to, there can be challenges and that in the future? week that will be expected of us. [My experienced that, and how do you times when there may be conflicts of As a retiree, I am no longer involved in the wife] Donna is very involved in anticipate doing that in the futur e? time schedules. But I can say my workplace. However, if we define God’s various groups within the Catholic Being retired, I do not have that family has been totally behind me in workplace as the vineyard, then there are a community. She strongly supports our opportunity. I work mostly as a this, and they understand that there plethora of areas to spread the Gospel by mutual effort. My family is out of the volunteer visiting the sick, may be times when I will not be able word and deed. As a servant of servants, I house and raising their own families. homebound and imprisoned. I have to be there for a family function or will exercise my ministry at the behest of the They have been very supportive of our found that I receive much more from some other activity because of my archbishop and Father Todd Riebe, the pastor path. This is also true of many of my these people than I give. ministry. † of the Richmond Catholic Community. cousins. †

Conference examines Homeland Security’s handling of immigration

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Five years after Other sessions at the conference Congress in response to concerns about a As a result of the backlog, many people the Department of Homeland Security was addressed the current state of immigration “confusing patchwork of government will not have completed the process in created as an umbrella agency, its handling legislation and policy, and the role that activities” after the 2001 terrorist attacks. It time to become citizens and vote in this of immigration-related situations came in for immigration issues are likely to play in the encompasses departments dealing with November’s elections, noted harsh criticism at an immigration law and November election. immigration, customs, border protection, Arturo Vargas, executive director of the policy conference on May 20. On the same panel with Kuck and transportation security and emergency National Association of Latino Elected “DHS’s increasingly aggressive Powell, Stewart Baker, assistant secretary management, and some security services. and Appointed Officials. He was immigration enforcement treats all for policy at DHS, acknowledged that the In an earlier session of the conference, discussing the nationwide effort to get immigrants as dangerous criminals,” said agency has had its share of growing pains, Jonathan Scharfen, acting director of immigrants naturalized and registered to Lisa Powell, chief investigative counsel for but cited dramatic improvements in some U.S. Citizenship and Information Services at vote. the oversight subcommittee of the Senate of the most criticized areas of DHS’s DHS, acknowledged that since its inception Scharfen said his branch is hiring more Homeland Security and Governmental immigration-related functions, including its his branch “has been bedeviled by one sort than 3,000 new employees and has tripled Affairs Committee. E-Verify system for confirming whether of backlog or another” in its caseload of the amount spent on overtime to try to “[DHS] was a bad idea when it was employees are eligible to work in the applications for visas and naturalization. eliminate a backlog of cases that has started, it was poorly executed and it’s still a United States. Last July alone, the office received plagued the agency for more than a bad idea,” said Charles Kuck, managing Kuck called E-Verify “a ridiculous 460,000 applications for naturalization, the decade because of understaffing, outdated partner of an Atlanta and Miami immigration system,” but Baker said high error rates that result of a nationwide campaign by outside paper-based systems and inadequate law firm, who is president-elect of the have made many employers reluctant to organizations and ahead of a large increase technology, among other factors. American Immigration Lawyers Association. adopt it have been reduced. Now only a in fees, he noted. In all of 2006, the Kuck warned that DHS also has a Powell and Kuck were among panelists at fraction of names processed through citizenship services branch received serious problem with low morale among a daylong conference co-sponsored by the E-Verify come back with “false negatives,” 750,000 applications for naturalization, said the employees of some agencies. He also Catholic Legal Immigration Network, known indicating the applicant lacks permission to Scharfen. gave examples of inconsistencies between as CLINIC, the Migration Policy Institute and work in the country, he said. The July caseload “was four sea divisions that complicate their work as Georgetown University’s Law Center. DHS is a cabinet-level agency created by [shipping] crates of applications,” he said. well as the lives of immigrants. † you Indiana’s Most Complete Garden Centers! can WWW.DAMMANNS.COM

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year’s event, the accommodations for Sydney Auxiliary archdiocesan pilgrims will be more Spartan Bishop YOUTHS Anthony Fisher, continued from page 1 than three years ago. In Germany, pilgrims stayed at hotels. coordinator of World Distance and expense this year are This year, they will be housed at parish halls Youth Day 2008, walks major factors. Twenty-five thousand and by host families, Father Meyer said. CNS photo/Will Burgess, Reuters with charity volunteer U.S. pilgrims attended World Youth Day World Youth Day organizers are still Teresa Wilson and in Cologne in 2005, compared to waiting on pilgrims to complete the indigenous youth 57,000 in Toronto in 2002 and 20,000 in registration process by early June. representative Rome in 2000. Casey told the Sydney Morning Herald, Craig Ashby to mark Father Jonathan Meyer, archdiocesan an Australian daily newspaper, that part of 50 days until World director of youth ministry, said there will the reason for lower turnout figures for this Youth Day 2008 after a be 90 youths and young adults from the year’s World Youth Day is because of the news conference in Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will reluctance of young people to commit to Sydney, Australia, participate in World Youth Day events in big events until the last minute. He noted May 26. Wilson and Australia. This compares to 170 pilgrims that during the last three World Youth Ashby have been who journeyed to Cologne in 2005. Days, half of the pilgrims decided to attend selected to join “For a high schooler or a college-aged during the final three months. 12 other young people student to come up with about $4,000 is a World Youth Day officials will not close from around the world lot different than to come up with $2,500, the door to late applicants, he added. to share a meal with which was the cost for our package to go Pope Benedict XVI to Cologne,” Father Meyer said. (Reporter Sean Gallagher contributed to during World Youth Even though costs are higher for this this story.) † Day.

whole family even if it meant they would because they are deemed “unfit” by clinic But it should also serve to remind us CLINIC all end up perishing in the flames. operators; others might be handed over to how embryos are not supposed to be continued from page 4 When it comes to a flash decision, then, researchers for embryo-destructive familiar to us, and are not supposed to be as the fire rages in the clinic, this experiments; many might still remain in the in freezers in the first place, but only in the might get left behind, the same is true: hypothetical case misses the essential deep freeze indefinitely. safe harbor of their mother’s womb. Rescuing the infant says nothing about the question of what our moral obligations If I were to grab the newborn out of the This classic argumentative example of embryos’ intrinsic worth and dignity really are toward the human embryo. fire, that action says nothing meaningful the clinic fire ultimately fails to engage the because the rescuer may first be reacting to Instead, we are facing a hopelessly about my thoughts on the moral value of serious question of the inestimable worth of what is most familiar to him, namely, the artificial and improbable triage situation, human embryos trapped in the freezer, but each embryonic human by a kind of newborn baby. which can never be a legitimate basis for speaks more to a snap judgment about sidestep maneuver that draws us into an As a priest and bioethicist, I often am determining or deducing moral principles. foreseeable outcomes in a crisis or triage emotional response based on what may be asked the awkward question of what In a frightening and difficult moment, it situation. most familiar to us in a moment of crisis. parents should do with their “leftover” involves making split-second decisions This scenario reminds us that making In our world today, the clinic is not on embryos following in vitro fertilization. rather than engaging in calm, principled complex moral decisions under duress is fire, and we do not need to make a Parental anguish and guilt is almost moral reasoning. not easy and will necessarily depend on Solomonic choice between saving palpable in our conversations as they As we proceed to make that awful many factors—the particular circum- embryonic humans and those who are struggle to figure out a way to free their decision, we may instinctively sense how stances, familial relations, perceived likely older. own children trapped in these frozen the newborn baby is already moving along outcomes and other emotional details of the We ought to rather work toward building orphanages. a path toward becoming an adult member case. a society that cares for and safeguards them Having personally met a number of such of society. It also reminds us how the process of both. parents, I am convinced that some of them, Saving the newborn thus contributes to a reaching correct ethical judgments does not if they had to “face the fire,” might well reasonably certain future outcome— ultimately depend on dreaming up (Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned choose their own embryos over somebody whereas saving the embryos does not raise exasperating and unrealistic scenarios as his doctorate in neuroscience from else’s newborn. such practical certainty about their future or the justification for those conclusions. Yale University and did post-doctoral work The “family connection” runs deep, and their ultimate fate. The case of the fire in the clinic does at Harvard University. He is a priest of the I have even spoken with men who Some embryos from the tank might end remind us, nevertheless, that embryos are Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and director responded that for the case of their up being implanted into their mother’s unfamiliar to us so that we may react of education at The National Catholic three daughters versus their wife, they womb, but still die or undergo “selective differently to them than we would to a Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See would stay in the clinic trying to save the reduction”; some might be destroyed fully formed baby. www.ncbcenter.org.) † Federal court criticized for upholding ‘gruesome’ abortion method

WASHINGTON (CNS)—A federal when they crafted our Constitution over 200 dilation and extraction abortion, which is Bob McDonnell to appeal the decision to appeals court’s May 20 decision overturning years ago,” Caruso told Catholic News legal under Virginia law. the Supreme Court, which had ordered the Virginia’s ban on partial-birth abortion Service on May 21 in an e-mail. “Yet In the intact procedure, the unborn child 4th Circuit to revisit the case in light of thwarts “the clear and common sense of our somehow two judges have found a way to is partially delivered and the skull is crushed Gonzales v. Carhart. state’s citizens that a child who is almost declare Virginia’s ban on the procedure to make delivery easier. In the standard Mary Spaulding Balch, state legislative entirely born should never be the victim of unconstitutional.” procedure, the unborn child is dismembered director for the National Right to Life this brutal practice,” according to the The conference is the public policy arm in the womb before removal. Committee, also urged McDonnell to appeal executive director of the Virginia Catholic of the state’s bishops—Bishops Paul S. Dissenting Judge Paul V. Niemeyer said the decision. Conference. Loverde of Arlington and Francis X. the majority was “ignoring explicit “The majority opinion has used Speaking on behalf of the state’s DiLorenzo of Richmond. language” in the Virginia law in order to extremely contorted reasoning to reach an two Catholic bishops, Jeff Caruso said he Judge M. Blane Michael, writing the “find ambiguity ... so as to be able to strike unreasonable decision,” Balch said in a hoped a higher court would “remedy the majority opinion for himself and it down.” statement. “Today’s decision flies in the face grave harm done” by a panel of the 4th U.S. Judge Diana Gribbon Motz, said the Virginia “With a troubling decision, the majority of common sense, the U.S. Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals, based in law exceeded the parameters outlined by the now seeks to circumvent the Supreme and the will of the majority of the people of Richmond, Va. U.S. Supreme Court in its April 2007 Court’s ruling in Gonzales v. Carhart, Virginia.” By a 2-1 majority, the panel said decision in Gonzales v. Carhart and its unwittingly inviting the Supreme Court to A spokesman for McDonnell said on Virginia’s Partial-Birth Infanticide Act of companion case, Gonzales v. Planned spell out in this case that Virginia’s statute is May 21 that the attorney general had not yet 2003 “imposes an undue burden upon a Parenthood, upholding as constitutional the likewise constitutional, because in the nature decided whether to appeal. woman’s right to choose a pre-viability federal Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act. and scope of conduct prohibited, it is “We are extremely disappointed with the second-trimester abortion” and is therefore Michael said the Virginia law failed to virtually identical to the federal statute,” divided decision,” said J. Tucker Martin, unconstitutional. protect doctors who might “accidentally Niemeyer wrote. McDonnell’s director of communications. “I cannot imagine that protecting the violate the act” by performing an “intact Olivia Gans, president of the Virginia “We are reviewing the panel opinion at this gruesome practice of partial-birth abortion is dilation and extraction,” which the law bans, Society for Human Life, said her group time and considering all possible courses of what our country’s forefathers had in mind while attempting to perform a standard would encourage Virginia Attorney General action.” † Catholic leaders pray accord will improve conditions for farmworkers WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholic and making the total boost 1.5 cents per pound, Development. among the workers. U.S. Senate leaders applauded an said Amy E. Wagner, a senior vice “Today we are one step closer to Sanders also said the tomato laborers are agreement between Burger King Corp. president for Burger King Corp., based in building a world where we, as perhaps the most exploited workers in the and a farmworkers’ organization signed on Miami. farmworkers, can enjoy a fair wage and United States. May 23 to raise the price paid to laborers, This increase will translate collectively humane working conditions,” said “What I saw shocked me,” he said. which they hope will lead to an to about $250,000 in the paychecks of Lucas Benitez, a founder of the Coalition “Vermont may be far from Florida, but industrywide revolution in social tomato farm laborers, Wagner said. of Immokalee Workers, based in what I saw warranted action. Vermont was responsibility. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Immokalee, Fla. “This agreement should the first state in America to abolish slavery. Following a week at the negotiating table Bishops had urged Burger King officials to send a strong message to the rest of the So, when we see slavery going on in our with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, join companies like McDonald’s, restaurant and supermarket industry.” country, we get involved.” Burger King officials agreed to pay an Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.—along with The May 23 agreement, signed in a additional penny per pound to the Florida Taco Bell, which signed similar agreements Sens. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., Sherrod packed briefing room in the Capitol, also farmworkers who harvest their tomatoes. with the Florida farmworkers coalition, and Brown, D-Ohio, and Edward Kennedy, establishes zero-tolerance guidelines that The company also will pay incremental hopes more corporations in the food D-Mass.—urged Burger King officials to call for the fast-food company to payroll taxes and administrative costs that industry will follow suit, said John L. Carr, open a dialogue with the farmworkers after immediately terminate its relationship with the growers will incur as a result of the executive director for the USCCB’s traveling to Florida to see what he any grower in its supply chain who engages increased wages for the farmworkers, Department of Justice, Peace and Human described as deplorable living conditions in unlawful labor practices, Wagner said. † The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Page 9 Submitted photo

Teachers committed to sharing gift of faith with high school students Steve Hesse begins an animated discussion with students in a history class at Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High By Bryce Bennett “I feel like I try to be open to what God wants of me,” School in Madison. explained Zeh, who is in her fifth year of teaching They represent the new wave of Catholic teachers, freshman theology. “Faith is the most important thing we educators who have felt the call to share their spiritual and have.” Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. intellectual gifts with this generation of high school In the classroom, Zeh tries to present an approach to High School campus minister Lisa Baute students. students that will keep them interested while providing Photo by Bryce Bennett As another school year nears its end, here’s a look at lessons that will last outside the classroom. leads the school’s seven teachers from across the archdiocese who strive to “When you [the students] have to be there, it can sophomore retreat at help students learn and grow during an important part of sometimes become more about academics and less about Our Lady of Fatima their lives. The teachers were chosen based on recommen- faith,” Zeh explained. “We try to do some different things Retreat House in dations from administrators at each high school. in the classroom with the overall message of love that is Indianapolis. present throughout the lessons. Toni Schultz, Seton Catholic High School in Richmond “I aim for the students to understand that love is more Toni Schultz’s passion for teaching comes from her permanent and everlasting than some other subjects.” desire to stay involved in the lives of students. That is why she teaches eight classes ranging from junior high art to student publications. Ben Grimes, a “I haven’t learned to say ‘no’ physics teacher at Roncalli High School yet,” Schultz explained. Photo by Bryce Bennett She came to Seton from Saint in Indianapolis, said Mary-of-the-Woods College where one of the most she earned a teaching degree in art. rewarding parts of his When looking for a full-time job is “when the teaching job, God provided the students recognize answer she needed. what is going on drawn to teach theology because of its lessons of “After my graduation from around them.” compassion, respect and faith. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, I began a Baute taught junior high and freshman theology at Toni Schultz quest for an art opening in any Cardinal Ritter for two years. She loved the experience school,” Schultz said. “God and the interaction with students. provided only one option—Seton Catholic High School in “The stories I heard and the lessons I tried to teach Richmond.” hopefully had an impact on my students’ lives, but they Schultz believes in art projects which use recycled definitely had an impact on my life,” she explained. items and are good for the environment. Among the That interaction with students led to her current projects that students completed this year are original position in campus ministry at Cardinal Ritter. Baute now paintings on discarded suitcases and shoes, a jewelry oversees and plans all retreats, Masses and service project in which they created key chains from pieces of projects. She also is available every day to help students license plates, and perhaps the most unique project, which Ben Grimes, Roncalli High School in Indianapolis through any difficult situations that they may be facing. involved Schultz’s farm. Ben Grimes brings six years of Army Reserve “I feel like I have the best job in the school,” Baute “I live on a farm, and my students have used animal experience into his physics classroom every day. He said. “I try to keep our community centered on faith.” bones to create scrimshaw drawings,” Schultz explained. credits his time in the military for helping mold him into “It is similar to whalers carving into ivory.” the confident person that he is today. Emily Howell, Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High Before her students begin anything, they take a few “The military made me realize discipline and also School in Clarksville moments at the beginning of each class to devote time to having a presence of authority,” Grimes explained. “It For Emily Howell, a first-year art teacher at Our Lady prayer. gave me leadership abilities and a confidence that I did of Providence High School, teaching was something that “The greatest gift I have as a teacher is prayer with the not have early in my life. I was the least confident nerd always ran in the family and was a vocation that always students,” Schultz said. “I am humbled daily by their in high school.” showed its influence in her life. prayerful intentions for family, friends, neighbors, pets That experience helps Grimes recognize and relate to “My mother and two of my and personal situations.” the everyday issues that teenagers face. aunts teach in the Louisville area As the situations, projects and needs of the students “I realized, especially through teaching, that everyone and inspired me to move into the change, Schultz remains comfortable in the fact that God who comes in my classroom is having different profession,” Howell explained. will direct her where she needs to go. experiences. This allows everyone to contribute,” he Howell’s teaching style focuses “I really try to live in the moment,” she said. “If I trust said. on the individual. She believes in in the Lord, he will place me right where I need to be.” Classroom participation is a major emphasis for allowing students the freedom to Grimes, especially considering that he teaches physics, produce works of art that represent Margaret Zeh, Father Thomas which can be a difficult subject for high school students their talents. Scecina Memorial High School in to grasp. “I never put my hands on the Emily Howell Indianapolis “The biggest challenge is making the students forget students’ projects. … I let them When Margaret Zeh and her what they know and what they think they know,” Grimes make the artistic decisions and just help out with simple friends were deciding on their explained. “The most rewarding part can be when the technique and construction matters,” she explained. futures after college, they looked to students recognize what is going on around them.” Howell is also involved in extracurricular activities two things for guidance: a map of like the art club and junior high student council. For a the United States and God. Lisa Baute, Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in first-year teacher, she puts a special emphasis on getting “I ended up in Indianapolis in touch with the student body. Indianapolis after a few of Lisa Baute first took an interest in teaching thanks “These leadership roles give me the chance to get to my friends and I got out a to a theology teacher who taught her when she was a know my students better and help them get involved,” map and chose 10 cities that high school student at St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati, Howell said. we all thought we could live Ohio. in,” Zeh explained. “Then “My senior year of high school I had a theology Brian Shaughnessy, Bishop Chatard High School in we started applying for jobs teacher that was just awesome,” Baute said. “She was Indianapolis in that area. Whichever one Margaret Zeh young and made things interesting.” Brian Shaughnessy arrives at school every morning got the job first, we would Baute took a similar approach when she came to remembering an important lesson that he learned from his move to that city. I got the job at Scecina first.” Indianapolis from Dayton University through its days as a student at the University of Notre Dame in Part of Zeh’s approach to life is to put God’s plan Lalanne Program, which aims to place young Catholic Notre Dame, Ind. above everything else that she does. school teachers at inner-city schools. Baute said she was See TEACHERS, page 19 Page 10 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Page 11 Congratulations Cathedral High School Class of 2008

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55 years later, Williams finally gets his college diploma

By John Shaughnessy was just the most thrilling thing to be on the West Lafayette campus with his that stage.” two children, Laurie Yeary and Daniel

Everyone in the audience had been Actually, he had crossed a Purdue stage Williams. Because the elder Williams has Submitted photo asked to hold their applause until the last on graduation day once before—back in difficulty walking long distances, graduate received his diploma—a request 1953, the year he thought he had graduated university officials gave him the use of a that might have been honored if Winthrop with a mechanical engineering degree. But wheelchair, placed him on stage for the “Bill” Williams wasn’t the first person to when he opened his diploma on May 31, ceremony and let him receive his cross the stage. 1953, there was a blank piece of paper diploma first. As his daughter pushed the 81-year-old inside. He was told that he had one more “That piece of paper didn’t make him Williams in a wheelchair, a roar of cheers required course to take. By then, he already smarter, but it did make him stand up and applause swelled for the man who had a job lined up. So he didn’t take the taller,” his daughter said. “He keeps had waited 55 years to receive his course and he didn’t look back until a few saying over and over, ‘You’ll never know diploma from Purdue University. months ago when he wondered what he how much I appreciate this, how much The response overwhelmed the needed to do to earn his diploma. this means to me.’ member of St. Simon the Apostle Parish “I called my daughter a couple months “My mother’s picture and that piece of in Indianapolis. Indeed, only one thing ago,” Williams recalled. “I thought I was a paper—if there was a fire, those are the could have been better for Williams—if couple college credits short and I could take two things he would grab.” his wife of 46 years, Charity Ann, had the classes at IUPUI [Indiana University- Receiving his college diploma now been by his side, too. Instead, Williams Purdue University Indianapolis] if I had to. ranks among the highlights of Williams’ carried a picture of the love of his life. She called Purdue. They dug up my records life, including his marriage, the adoption She had died three years ago. and found out I should have had my degree of their two children and his service to his “I thought of her always,” Williams back then. I had one course that was almost country during World War II. recalled about the graduation ceremony exactly like the required course. They gave “It was just the most thrilling thing,” After waiting 55 years, 81-year-old Winthrop “Bill” on May 9. “When that crowd of people me credit for it.” he said about the graduation ceremony. Williams received his diploma from stood up and applauded, I didn’t know So Purdue arranged for Williams to “It would have never happened that way Purdue University on May 9 during a ceremony what to think. It was very emotional. It receive his diploma on May 9. He came to 55 years ago.” † that touched his heart.

said. “I had a lot of guilt feelings and shame that was made possible by the faith of her given each year to an adult student who has GRADUATE of where I had been. I’d sit there and cry, and father, Deacon Otis White, who lives in overcome major obstacles to earn a continued from page 1 I’d run out of church sometimes, but I knew St. Louis. bachelor’s degree. Crowl received the it was where I needed to be. I started to talk “I never knew how much he wanted to award and her degree on May 4 even So, beginning in January of 2006, she to Father Todd about how scared I was, how be involved in the Church,” she said. “Most though she still has to complete one course commuted 100 miles every time she drove ashamed I was and how hard it was for me to of his life, he worked the equivalent of this summer. She will also begin a master’s from Richmond to the Catholic college in come to church. He gave me a lot of time. two full-time jobs—labor jobs and degree in clinical counseling this summer. Dayton, Ohio. She did it three to four times He always helped put things in perspective. warehouse jobs. In the early part of his life, Father Riebe marvels at the changes a week, pursuing a degree in psychology He said, ‘Keep coming back. Talk to me he only went to school to the sixth grade. he’s seen in Crowl since they first met. while she also worked. when you need to.’ ” Then he got his GED [high school “I remember first meeting Vera at Mass Then came the moment Crowl thought Those words of comfort led her to equivalency degree]. Then he went to some years ago after she and Dick first she had lost forever in all those years of become more involved in the parish. She junior college. Then he went to a seminary moved to Richmond,” he recalled. “She addiction. On May 4, she participated in began to share the gift of her singing. to become a deacon. He wanted to speak wasn’t so sure that she belonged with us. graduation ceremonies at the University of “I joined the choir about a year after I God’s Word. I was so proud of him.” Through the love and acceptance of this Dayton while her parents watched. started attending Mass,” she noted. “The This time, she wanted to make her community, she quickly came to “They were so proud and happy for me,” songs we sang hit chords in me about the parents proud. So she enrolled at the understand that she does belong with us. Crowl recalled as she sat in her home things I needed to pray about. That was good University of Dayton. “Vera is an inspiration to everyone. She recently. “I was so excited. I know I’m for me. Then I started cantoring, leading the “I was terrified. ‘How am I going to do has not only reclaimed her life and her going into this because of God’s call. God music for the congregation. It helped me feel this? Am I smart enough to keep up? Lord, faith, she has grown in leaps and bounds in specifically called me to help people who a better connection to God in my prayers. I help me.’ By the end of the first week, I living and celebrating that life and faith. are just like me.” got so many comments from people that it was in tears,” she recalled. “I ran to She will be an amazing mentor to others While that story is amazing, so is the helped them, too. That made me feel good. Father Todd. Poor Father Todd. I’d come who think it can’t be done. She is living journey that led Crowl to that moment. It’s a Even then, I was hard on myself.” crying to him after Masses. I was so proof that all things are possible with journey in which her life was transformed scared. Some of it was a fear of failure. God.” by God and others who gave her hope when Following her heart Some of it was a fear of letting people Crowl has learned to embrace that belief. she felt so little for herself. Another turning point came in 2005 as down. I didn’t want to mess things up ever “My faith gives me an anchor,” she she fulfilled her weekly commitment in again. I was working all night at Wal-Mart said. “It gives me something to hold onto The beginning of hope adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at and on many days I drove straight to that’s stronger than I am. It lifts me up After 30 years of drug and alcohol Holy Family Church. school. Each semester, I grew as a student.” because I know what I’m doing is guiding addiction, Vera met Dick Crowl in the “There was no one in the church except me toward what God wants me to do with late 1990s. He told her that he really Jesus and me,” she said. “I felt this call. It A journey touched by faith my life. I talk to God first thing in the enjoyed the person she was when she scared me to death. I was stunned. He Her efforts at changing her life were morning. I thank him for another wasn’t drinking or doing drugs. wanted me to be a substance abuse noticed. opportunity to serve him. I ask him for the “That was my first glimmer of hope,” she counselor. I didn’t do anything for a couple “She had everything against her,” said strength to accept the guidance of the recalled. of weeks. Then I went back to Holy Family. Wiebke Diestelkamp, a math professor at Holy Spirit in my thoughts, words and An even stronger feeling of hope came He told me that I didn’t misunderstand him, Dayton who taught Crowl. “Her life wasn’t actions.” when they were married and moved from that I shouldn’t be afraid. I went to easy, but she managed to stay in school. In turning to God, she knows she has California to eastern Indiana in 2000. She Father Todd to see if this was possible. He She’s a hard worker. Her faith has just turned around her life. began attending St. Andrew Church in assured me he believed it was extremely sustained her. Her faith has been a major “I’m blessed all day, every day, no Richmond, where she met Father Todd possible and I should follow my heart.” reason for her to do this.” matter what. God’s hand is in everything. Riebe, the pastor. The clincher was the news from her Diestelkamp nominated Crowl for Our call is to find it and thank God for it. “I started going over there for Mass,” she parents about the scholarship, a scholarship Dayton’s Nora Duffy Award, which is That’s how I try to live my life.” †

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CNS photo/Bill Wittman Paul rose up, now as physically blind blindness. about Christ, he learned much from the as he was spiritually blind in his I certainly identify with Ananias, who early Church members. He became a persecution of Christians. But perhaps had to deal with reasonable fears. He great missionary. the faithful witness of the martyred had heard the stories of Paul’s Our own encounter with Christ may deacon Stephen may have been the persecution, yet he did what God asked be less spectacular, but it is real beginning of Paul’s conversion. him to do. nonetheless. From our encounter, a thirst We should never underestimate the We may have our own reasonable or to know Christ will grow, becoming a power of example. irrational fears to overcome. God can lifelong quest. We also have to ask ourselves about ask us to do surprising things. We may Having met Christ in prayer and in our own spiritual blindness. I believe that be reluctant. But after prayerful the example of others, we commit we all have blind spots, things we just discernment, we seek to follow the ourselves to follow him. do not see in the course of daily life. guidance of the Spirit. Our prejudices are one example. Our When Paul was healed, scales fell (Oblate Father John W. Crossin is the A man walks alone on the beach. Nature lack of concern for others is another. from his eyes. He could now see, both executive director of the Washington provides opportunities to contemplate the Paul’s companions brought him to spiritually and physically. He Theological Consortium in presence of God in our daily life. Damascus. Three days later, a somewhat immediately began to share what he Washington, D.C.) † Discussion Point Focus on real presence of Christ This Week’s Question our faith.” (Barb Trenor, Akron, Ohio)

How have you or a friend converted to a life in Christ? “I was raised a Baptist, but when I was baptized at the age of 8, I felt the answers I was getting from my “It was a long journey for me. I had started pastor weren’t adequate. That started me on a quest to instructions twice in my life, but finally went to an find absolute, objective truth. It took me 20 years, Arise Weekend. I knew I wanted the truth about starting in college reading Aristotle, before I’d even Communion. In the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, heard of Aquinas.” (Annette Wostl, Portland, Ore.) God told us this was the real blood and body. I knew this was the real difference in being a Catholic or Lend Us Your Voice being a Protestant, and I wanted to live the rest of my

life in the truth.” (Rosemary Wallace, Biloxi, Miss.) An upcoming edition asks: Why is there so much Long Island Catholic excitement surrounding World Youth Day? “After my divorce [from a non-Catholic], I went back to church. I got involved in several groups, became a To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to eucharistic minister and put my kids into Catholic [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at

grade school. I wanted to immerse all three of us in 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † A. Shemitz, CNS photo/Gregory Page 14 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Possible saints: On the road to canonization Plan to take a (First in a series) in what is now part of the United States; five and Father Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin. others were martyred in what is now Then, of course, there is also Bishop spiritual journey During the 24 years that I have been Canada), Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rose Simon Bruté, the first bishop of the writing this column, I have written frequently Philippine Duchesne, John Neumann, Diocese of Vincennes, which eventually this summer about saints, hoping that Frances Xavier Cabrini and Katharine Drexel. became the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Well, here we are again. With their lives will inspire Since then, of course, Mother Theodore Not only have I already written about him, Memorial Day just behind us, the some readers to be Guérin has been canonized as St. Theodora, but so has Archbishop Daniel M. summer travel inspired by them enough but she was Blessed Mother Theodore when I Buechlein. season has begun. to try to emulate their wrote that series. There’s no way of knowing how many, if Or has it? With spiritual qualities. The others who have been beatified are any, of those 55 individuals will someday be gas prices hovering Besides numerous Kateri Tekakwitha, Junipero Serra, Francis canonized. The process of canonization is close to $4 per gallon, columns about the Xavier Seelos and Damien de Veuster. deliberately lengthy because it requires the and the economy as Blessed Virgin Mary, I I now plan to write about some other holy careful study of the life of a candidate, his a whole in the have written about men and women from the United States or her writings, eyewitness testimony if doldrums, this is a married saints and the doctors of the whose causes for sainthood have been possible, and the careful study of any legitimate question Church—both of which later were published introduced. You will probably be surprised to miracles attributed to his or her intercession. to ask. in book form. learn that I have identified 55 of them in All of those I will write about have been Whether or not Back in 2000, I wrote a series of columns various stages of the canonization process. declared either a “Servant of God” or these or other factors are pinching your about American saints. I had written a book There won’t, however, be 55 columns. The “Venerable.” pocketbooks enough to make summer called American Saints about those who were martyrs of Virginia and the martyrs of “Servant of God” is the declaration by vacations a little more difficult this year, either canonized or beatified in all the Georgia will be considered together as will the local Church that began the process that there is nothing stopping you from countries of the Americas, but I limited the Maryknoll Fathers Thomas Price and James the person possessed a “reputation for traveling far and wide in your heart. columns to those in the United States, A. Walsh, who was a bishop in China at the sanctity” and a documented history of It is a common family custom around condensing the chapters in the book to fit the time of his death. “heroic virtues or martyrdom.” Memorial Day to honor deceased friends space in the columns. Others won’t be included because I have “Venerable” is the titled bestowed by the and loved ones by placing flowers or other The U.S. saints at that time were already written columns about them at one Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of the tokens of remembrance at their graves. Isaac Jogues, Jean de Lalande and time or another. They are Archbishop Fulton Saints after it decrees that the candidate Such a custom, however, should spur us Rene Goupil (the North American Jesuits J. Sheen, Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, truly practiced heroic virtues. spiritually throughout the year to travel in who were martyred by the Mohawk Indians Capuchin Father Solanus Casey, Isaac Hecker I will start the columns next week. † our hearts and minds back to those special places and times where these people Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes helped to make us who we are today. They might include a grandparent who showed us love—no matter what. It could Pray America remains what so proudly we hail be a mother or a father who taught us so Do you suppose the British feel the same heart swell, and the hairs rise on my neck, is who lives here. We welcome immigrants, many of life’s important lessons. An uncle swell of patriotic feeling when hearing “God voting, as we did recently and will again in which is all of us, including the or aunt might be on our minds when we Save the Queen” that most of us do when November. Native Americans, who arrived farther back recall how they taught us to laugh in the we hear “The Star- From the first time I voted (for Ike!) long than the rest of us. face of life’s little daily annoyances. An Spangled Banner?” ago, I have been thrilled to take part in this I have treasured the beauty of this nation important teacher or neighbor may have Theirs is certainly a process. I love the drama of being proselytized as many other Americans do. I have shown us in quiet ways how good grand and noble piece, by party zealots outside the polls, signing in witnessed Americans fighting for the welfare principles should always be the guiding unlike the tinny Cuban and being identified, and I have done it every of people in other countries and assisting light of our life. national anthem I heard way possible, from marking paper ballots to them afterward. And I have experienced the For Catholic families, keeping alive the on TV recently. touching computerized screens. opportunities offered by America as well as memory and influence of such people is Still, I won’t criticize The political results of my voting have not seeing its rewards in the lives of others. not just a nice thing to do: It is nothing any country’s national always pleased me, and I have been Unfortunately we live in a time when we less than an embodiment of our belief in anthem because of its disappointed in the person elected more than are often disappointed in our political the communion of the saints. sound. once. Still, it is something I consider not only leaders, in our behavior in the world and in We believe the borders of the Church After all, many of them are based on a duty but a privilege. Complaining about the culture of selfishness which permeates that Christ founded do not end on this side things like raunchy folksongs or drinking America and not voting is, to me, like our country. The values we thought were of heaven. No, they extend further to those songs or some other catchy tune. And the complaining about ideas in a book we have immutably American seem to be eroded, and faithful souls being purified in purgatory, words written for them are often strange, if not read. we fear for the future welfare of our children and to those blessed ones now basking in not ridiculous, if you really listen to them. Patriotism shouldn’t be based on the and grandchildren. the glory of heaven itself. I mean, why should we get all misty-eyed swelling of our hearts, however, but on Those values are still worth fighting and As noted earlier, we can make physical at the sound of “bombs bursting in air” or genuine feelings of pride and optimism for our dying for. Hard work, common sense and pilgrimages to the resting place of these “rockets’ red glare”? How relevant are those country. Teaching the Pledge of Allegiance to concern for others are things that form the people. But at all times, we should also things to feeling proud of one’s country? As the flag or reading about the heroic founding essence of America. keep alive in our hearts those memories for “the dawn’s early light,” that’s not a time fathers in grade school won’t make us We must ask God constantly to protect of the important times we spent with of day I can relate to, either. genuinely patriotic, either. Rather, it takes this grand experiment in which we are lucky them. Patriotism seems, then, to be in the ear years of observation of who we are and what enough to participate. There also should be a real purpose to (or eye) of the beholder. It is funny what we are about as a nation. such pilgrimages of the heart. They aren’t triggers that feeling, and not all of us react I have lived long enough to know that (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the just sentimental journeys. To truly honor the same way to the same stimuli. America is a generous country dedicated to Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular these friends and loved ones, we should go Another national event which makes my creating the best life possible for everyone columnist for The Criterion.) † back to them in our memories so that their influence on our lives can be felt more and Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister more today and into the future. And, as Catholics, we should ask them to pray for us so that their influence will Tips for better life: Plan and live each day well remain firmly planted in our souls. Because my husband, Paul, is a Tips for a Better Life • Don’t try to win every argument. This is a prayer that I feel confident baritone with the Indianapolis • When waking up in the morning, Instead, agree to disagree. God would ultimately answer because I Maennerchor, I’ve complete the following sentence: “My • Make peace with the past so it won’t believe that he placed these people in our been privileged to purpose is to ______today.” spoil the present. lives as channels of his grace. hear countless • Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes • No one is in charge of your happiness Through their grace-inspired good concerts through the each day and pray. but you. examples, God has taught us how to years and naturally • Live with energy, enthusiasm and • Forgive everyone for everything. follow his will, which is the true way to certain songs have empathy. • Stay in touch with friends and keep in happiness in our lives. And through the become favorites. • If possible, take 10- to 30-minute walks touch with family. love these special people showed us, God One of them is daily and smile while you are walking. This • Envy is a waste of time. draws us closer to himself, who is love “I Want to Be a Better is the ultimate antidepressant. • No matter how you feel, get up, without end. Man.” No matter who • Play more games, read more books or dress up and show up. Perhaps the prayers of these deceased we are—men, women, listen to music. (I added the word “music.”) • Each night, at bedtime, say “I am loved ones will also strengthen us as we teenagers or children—don’t we all strive • Practice prayer, meditation, yoga and/or thankful for ______,” and “Today I strive to become channels of God’s grace to better ourselves? Age is irrelevant when Tai Chi. accomplished ______.” for the young people around us. it comes to improving who we are. • Dream more while you are awake. • When stuck in traffic or otherwise When we do this, we will set out with With that in mind, I especially took • Try to make at least three people smile aggravated, say “I’m too blessed to be them on another spiritual journey that will notice when Pat Coriden—a member of each day. stressed.” only come to an end in the fullness of the discussion group which I monitor at • Clear clutter from your environment. • Always do the right thing. God’s kingdom in heaven. the St. Augustine Home for the Aged in • Don’t waste energy on gossip, issues of It is a privilege to be a volunteer at At some point, the young people that Indianapolis—shared some printed advice the past or negative thoughts about things the St. Augustine Home for the Aged. I God has called us to guide on this about how to make our lives better. that you can’t control. Invest your energy in applaud the Little Sisters of the Poor pilgrimage may have to go on without us We don’t know where these words of the positive, present moment. and their competent staff for bettering since, in death, we will end our own wisdom originated because anonymity • Realize that life is a school. Problems the lives of their residents, volunteers journey and start, God willing, to help often is the nature of Internet writing. are part of the curriculum. Lessons learned and visitors. them as heavenly intercessors. That doesn’t matter. It is the advice that will last a lifetime. I see Christ in action there! What a great journey this will be, and is relevant. I share here some of the • Smile and laugh more. one where we don’t have to worry about pertinent ideas with the hope that at least • Remember that life may not be fair, but (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of gas prices because God’s grace—the fuel a few readers will find this information it is still good. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is for this trip of a lifetime—is there for the helpful. I certainly did. • Don’t take yourself so seriously. a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † taking, free of charge. † The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Page 15

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, June 2 Friday, June 6 The Sunday Readings Marcellinus, martyr Norbert, bishop Peter, martyr 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Sunday, June 1, 2008 2 Peter 1:2-7 Psalm 119:157, 160-161, • Deuteronomy 11:18, 26-28, 32 Psalm 91:1-2, 14-16 165-166, 168 • Romans 3:21-25, 28 Mark 12:1-12 Mark 12:35-37 • Matthew 7:21-27 Tuesday, June 3 Saturday, June 7 Charles Lwanga, martyr 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The Book of Deuteronomy provides personal soul. At the end of life, each and his companions, martyrs the first reading for this weekend. Christian will be judged, as will every Psalm 71:8-9, 14-15b, 16-17, 22 Deuteronomy is human being. The question will be 2 Peter 3:12-15a, 17-18 Mark 12:38-44 among the first whether or not God’s will was obeyed. Psalm 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16 five books of the Mark 12:13-17 Sunday, June 8 Old Testament, Reflection Tenth Sunday in Ordinary appearing in current There is no mistake about what the Wednesday, June 4 translations as the Church is telling us in these readings. Time fifth in the sequence Deuteronomy is very clear. 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12 Hosea 6:3-6 of the books attributed If we ignore or defy God by breaking Psalm 123:1-2 Psalm 50:1, 8, 12-15 to Moses or inspired the Ten Commandments, then we will Mark 12:18-27 Romans 4:18-25 by Moses. expose ourselves to a punishment that Matthew 9:9-13 These five books will be applied and one from which we Thursday, June 5 contain the foundations of Judaism. They may not recover. In truth, we could die an Boniface, bishop and martyr contain the basic beliefs regarding God, eternal death and lose life itself. as understood by Judaism and by Unforgiven sin is no mere pause or 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Christianity, and the fundamental beliefs occasional detour on the otherwise Psalm 25:4-5b, 8-10, 14 concerning the response of humanity to straight path to eternal life. Mark 12:28-34 God, the eternal Creator of all. St. Matthew’s Gospel, quoting the In this reading, the speaker is Moses. Lord Jesus, is equally clear, and its The audience is the Hebrew people, message corresponds with that of fleeing across the Sinai Peninsula—under Deuteronomy. the leadership of Moses, but always Truly being a disciple of the Lord Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen ultimately under the protection of means much more than simply giving Almighty God—as they escaped from lip service to the idea. It means literally to slavery in Egypt and progressed, albeit live as Jesus lived, and to be obedient to Mortal sin is grave offense, hesitantly and with great hardship, toward God as Jesus was obedient, even at the the land that God had promised them. cost of earthly life. Moses conveyed the Ten Command - These readings are not vague or venial sin is less serious ments, which were revealed to him by compromising. However, they do not God, to the people. Moses called for constitute a story of doom and gloom. What is the difference between mortal come together for a grave or mortal sin. obedience to these commandments. No matter how terrible our sins, no Qand venial sins, and what are the venial The matter itself must be serious, not However, the result of disobedience was matter how outrageous our defiance of sins? (Illinois) trivial or inconsequential; there must be not a punishment that would come and God, Paul insists in Romans that full deliberation on the consequences at the go. Instead, the outcome of rejecting Christ the Redeemer has paid the Lord the A bit of history will time when the sin is committed; and there God’s commands would be death itself. price of our transgressions in full. Ahelp you to must be full, conscious consent of the will as St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans We simply must associate ourselves understand any attempt well as the desire to commit the sinful action. supplies the second reading. with the Lord’s great and final act of to answer your Absence of any of these conditions The epistle, as is the case with so many obedience by determining ourselves to questions. renders the offense less than grave, and may of the Pauline verses, hails the Lord Jesus reject our sins, beg forgiveness and live In the very early therefore make the action or omission a and sees Jesus as the Redeemer, the for God in Jesus. This makes real our Christian Church, venial sin or no sin at all. sacrificial lamb. The Lord’s willing hope. † during the Roman Other than that, it seems the Church relies sacrifice on Calvary reconciled sinful persecutions of the on people to use good sense, enlightened by humanity with God. first centuries, one sin the teachings of the Gospels, to determine Paul calls upon the Christian Romans Readers may submit prose particularly was recognized as the big one— what action is a serious issue and what is not. to not only acknowledge Jesus as Savior, abandoning one’s faith in Christ because of Perhaps it is fortunate that a more but also to have faith in Jesus. Proving or poetry for faith column fear of pain or death. comprehensive and detailed description of this faith requires living in obedience to The Criterion invites readers to That’s the life or death option that the venial sin has never been attempted. God in the model of the Lord. submit original prose or poetry relating first Christians faced—either to be faithful to Because of the complex possible ways to For its last reading, the Church presents to faith or experiences of prayer for Christ and die or to deny Christ and live. disrespect God, society and our human a selection from St. Matthew’s Gospel. possible publication in the “My For those who chose to live and later nature, by offending against love of God and The reading is quite frank. Jesus Journey to God” column. wished to return to the Christian faith, neighbor, or by racism, greed and other addresses these words to his disciples. Seasonal reflections also are elaborate and lengthy public penances, social evils, even great moral theologians Despite an initial decision to follow appreciated. Please include name, conducted by the bishop, allowed these have deemed it unnecessary, or impossible, Christ, a genuine disciple must live each address, parish and telephone number sinners to be reconciled with the Church to try to spell out the number or exact kinds day by obediently following the law of with submissions. once, but only once. of venial sins. God and, in the example of the Lord, by Send material for consideration to As time went on, other moral offenses— It’s not healthy for us to try either, except committing every aspect of the self to the “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, murder, bestiality, adultery and abortion to examine the leanings in our lives that Father. P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 were among them—required extended could become more sinful and seek ways to Baptism, or an intention to be a or e-mail to [email protected]. † public penance. make that part of our life better, which is a disciple, does not end the story of a Dying without forgiveness of these sins great part of what the sacramental graces of resulted, so it was believed, in the loss of penance are for. eternal life. Ultimately, we still can do only what our My Journey to God Not much formal attention was given to Catholic ancestors did, which is to put them lesser sins, which would be forgiven by and all sin trustingly into God’s hands for prayer, acts of charity, celebration of the forgiveness, conversion and healing. eucharistic liturgy and other spiritual works. Witness Hundreds of years later, Irish monks My husband and I desperately want to introduced into Europe the kind of Qhave a child. A friend gave us a prayer Generous is she, confession that we are most familiar with— to St. Gerard to say for this intention. Raining her gifts individual private confession and absolution Who was he? (Illinois) Abundantly. one-on-one with a priest. This form of penance was originally St. Gerard Majella was an Italian lay Magic, this dance in air: viewed suspiciously by Church authorities. Abrother and mystic who died at the age Bright crimson petals At first discouraged or forbidden by the of 29 in 1755. After a childhood filled with Everywhere. Church hierarchy, it later became the an unusual share of mental and physical required way of seeking sacramental handicaps, and after being rejected by the She has stood faithful, this old tree, forgiveness in the Church. Capuchin friars because of ill health, he was Season past season, The monks drew up more formal lists of accepted in the Redemptorist novitiate as “a Silently sins and penances, and by around the useless lay brother.” 13th century, 800 hundred years ago, the So many miracles were attributed to him Doing that which she does best: terms “mortal”—sins fatal to friendship with in his lifetime that he became known as the Trusting God for all her needs, God—and “venial”—from the Latin wonder-worker. Then and after his death, And in so doing, we are blest. “venia,” which means “pardon” or many miracles involved situations that led to “forgiveness,” in other words, sins more his designation as the special patron of

By Linda Abner Wiechec CNS file photo/Nancy easily forgiven—distinguished between couples unable to have children. more serious and less grave offenses. He is also known as the patron of women (Linda Abner is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.) Though a variety of terminologies were who are preparing for the birth of a child. His used to describe them, three elements had to feast is Oct. 16. † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008

Transitional deacons Deacon Joseph Newton

NEWTON Submitted photo Joseph Newton, continued from page 1 left, and Age: 32 an altar server was quite a rewarding Aaron Jenkins Hometown: Greenwood experience. Even better was teaming up with pose for a picture Home Parish: Our Lady of the my younger brother, Tommy. We served for in front of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass from the time we altar at the Imperial Cathedral were in the fifth grade until I was about a Parents: Larry and Caroline Newton sophomore in high school.” in Aachen, While serving at Mass, he recalled, “I Germany, during Education: Roncalli High School in would watch the priest, especially during the World Youth Day Indianapolis; Pontifical College eucharistic prayers, and think, ‘I want to do activities with Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio; that when I get older.’ In those two priests, I Pope Saint Meinrad School of Theology in saw the priesthood as a life-giving vocation, Benedict XVI in St. Meinrad as a happy, satisfying, rich and fulfilling life.” August 2005. The Ministry assignments as seminarian: After the Newton family moved to Benedictine Student chaplain at Methodist Hospital, Greenwood in 1992, he started discerning monks of with residence at St. John the Evangelist whether he was called to the priesthood Saint Meinrad Parish in Indianapolis; St. Pius X Parish in during his senior year at Roncalli High School copied this Indianapolis; Archdiocesan Metropolitan in Indianapolis. design for the Tribunal, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic His paternal grandmother, Roseanna altar in the Center in Indianapolis Newton, a devout Catholic, encouraged him to Archabbey Church. pursue the priesthood. Favorite book: Apologia Pro Vita Sua, “We spent a lot of time discussing what it Cardinal John Henry Newman’s means to be a priest,” Deacon Newton said. book A Priest Is Not His Own, states, ‘Truly, Larry Newton described his son as autobiography “She helped me arrange a meeting with the if the priest is to be more than a functionary, “a super kid” who is intelligent and multi- vocations director for the Archdiocese of then the priest is called to love and serve and talented. Favorite saint: St. Teresa Benedicta of Cincinnati.” be transparent,’ ” Deacon Newton said. “God “I always figured that Joe would do the Cross On June 8, he will offer his Mass of calls us out of our weakness to serve out of something great with his life,” he said. “I Favorite Scripture verse: Acts 20:28, Thanksgiving for his late grandmother. our weakness, which is both humbling and thought maybe he would be a doctor or “Keep watch over yourselves and over the Benedictine spirituality has been an honoring at the same time. … I know that attorney or priest. We share a love of old whole flock of which the holy Spirit has important part of the final years of his I’m doing what God wants me to do—serve cars, and he’s a very good mechanic. He appointed you overseers, in which you seminary formation, Deacon Newton said, and him and provide the Eucharist—so taught some of the other guys at the seminary tend the church of God that he acquired he is grateful to the talented monks who ordination will be a very joyful and grace- how to do basic repairs on cars.” with his own blood.” helped prepare him for ordination. filled time for me.” The Newton family is very close, said Most of his Saint Meinrad teachers are Father Eric Johnson, archdiocesan Jessica Fulp, the youngest sibling. “Joe is a Favorite prayer or devotion: Liturgy of internationally known professors and authors, vocations director, said Deacon Newton is great brother, a great person, and always the Hours and the rosary he said. “It’s an excellent place to be trained very generous, attentive and empathetic. gives great advice. He’s so excited about his [for the priesthood], a balanced, warm and “Joe is keyed in to the needs of others,” [priestly] ministry.” inviting community. I especially enjoyed my Father Johnson said, “and very committed to Msgr. Frederick Easton, vicar judicial of moving into a newly renovated residence courses on the sacraments and canon law.” the priesthood. I believe he will be a good the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal, and hall.” Clinical pastoral experiences during the priest, and a blessing to this archdiocese and Msgr. Mark Svarczkopf, pastor of Our Lady Benedictines emphasize finding God summer months also helped prepare him for a to this presbyterate. I’m very much looking of the Greenwood Parish, will help Deacon in the ordinary events of daily life, life of service to God’s people. forward to having both Joe and Aaron Newton put on his priestly vestments during Father Kurt said. “Joe works so well in “The life of a priest is a life of gratitude,” [Jenkins] join us with their ordinations this the ordination Mass. day-to-day routines. He’s very practical. he said, quoting Benedictine Father Mark summer.” “He genuinely wants to help people,” He’s down-to-earth. He can get things to O’Keefe, the outgoing rector of Saint Meinrad Our Lady of the Greenwood parishioners Msgr. Easton said. “He’s a very positive happen, to get things done, and he’s a very School of Theology. Larry and Caroline Newton of Greenwood thinker, has strong ideals and is always faithful person. ‘Ora et labora,’ which “It’s a life of giving thanks to God for the said they are very proud of their firstborn son looking for ways to promote his own spiritual means ‘prayer and work,’ captures Joe to a gifts of the priesthood,” Deacon Newton and respect his decision to serve God and the life.” ‘T.’ He will give a fine homily, very explained, “and a life of giving thanks to Church. Benedictine Father Kurt Stasiak, who practical and helpful, then a half-hour others for all that they are. You have to be “Joe is a very giving person,” Caroline teaches courses on the sacraments at later he will be fixing your car then a half- thankful to God before you can serve in God’s Newton explained. “There isn’t anything that Saint Meinrad School of Theology, said hour after that he will be counseling name. You have to be thankful for the gift of he wouldn’t do for you. I know that he will Deacon Newton will be an excellent priest someone. the priesthood, which is one of the most make a great priest.” and talented homilist as well as a skilled “At Saint Meinrad, we’re really proud important gifts that God can bestow.” Their oldest child was named for his organizer and problem-solver. once again of both of our ordinands [for In his free time, Deacon Newton enjoys paternal grandfather, she said. “I have a “He can organize just about anything,” the Archdiocese of Indianapolis] this doing mechanical work on his 1956 Chevrolet locket I received on the day he was born that Father Kurt said. “He’s been a tremendous year,” Father Kurt said. “Aaron and Joe pick-up truck as well as reading, especially says, ‘In the child lies the fulfillment of the asset to the seminary community during his are both fine men. I think they’re a great papal books and priest autobiographies. mother’s dream.’ I still wear the locket, and whole time here, and especially this past year addition to the presbyterate and are “The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen, in his will wear it for his ordination Mass.” in terms of physical facilities when we were alumni that we can really be proud of.” †

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Positions Available ...... Positions Available ...... YOUTH MINISTER PRINCIPAL Precious Blood Parish in Dayton, OH is seeking a full-time Youth Minister to join our dynamic ministry team. This person is responsible for the 2008 - 2009 Academic year development and coordination of comprehensive ministry program that maximizes the growth of youth in grades 7-12. The Youth Minister seeks to The parishes of St. Andrew/ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton located incorporate the youth into full participation in our in the Milford area are seeking a full time principal for their faith community so that they find in their parish a welcoming place of consolidated school beginning with the academic year prayer, growth, learning and play. Candidate must be an active Catholic 2008-2009. parishioner in good standing who has demonstrated strengths in the following areas: accountability, communication, decision making, The enrollment is 575 students in grades K-8. Grades K-5 innovation, initiative, leadership and teamwork. Minimum qualification are located at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish campus, would include a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry, religious studies, and grades 6-8 are located at the St. Andrew parish campus. theology, religious education, or another related field. The campuses are separated by about 5 miles. Candidates should be practicing Catholics, have or be eligible for Ohio Certification in Youth Ministry or a comparable pastoral program and/or Elementary Principal certification for the State of Ohio, experience in youth ministry is a plus. A strong candidate would demonstrate an ongoing commitment to faith formation, both personal and have or working towards a Catechetical Leader certificate. professional. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience Candidates please send or email your résumé with a cover and includes a health care, life insurance, and retirement package. Please letter to: send a cover letter of explanation of one’s vision of ministry to young people, along with a résumé by May 25, 2008, to: Fr. Michael Cordier, Pastor St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Mr. Joe Hurr 5890 Buckwheat Rd Precious Blood Parish Cincinnati, Ohio 45150 4961 Salem Ave., Dayton OH 45416 or ([email protected]). [email protected]. Résumés accepted until position filled. The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008 Page 19 Four are honored for completing Ecclesial Lay Ministr y program

By Mike Krokos lay ministers in the archdiocese. Suzanne Standing with Yakimchick, archdiocesan chancellor and Msgr. Joseph F. “God calls. We respond.” executive director of lay ministry and Schaedel, The first two sentences from “Co-Workers pastoral services, administers the program. Photo by Mike Krokos vicar general, at in the Vineyard of the Lord,” the Saint Meinrad School of Theology in the Blessed U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ St. Meinrad provides the ELM’s instructors Sacrament Chapel resource for the development of and sets up its workshops, which take place of SS. Peter and lay ecclesial ministry, describes the in varying locations in the archdiocese. Paul Cathedral in commitment that Ed Isakson, Cathy Yakimchick addressed Isakson, Louden, Indianapolis on Louden, Ann Northam and Maureen Shea Northam and Shea during the liturgy. May 15 are the give to the Church. “You began this program in its earliest most recent people The four were honored during an years and are now seven or eight years to complete the Evening Prayer liturgy on May 15 at the wiser, holier and more experienced,” she archdiocese’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and said. Ecclesial Lay Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis for “Thank you for what you bring to the Ministry formation completing the Ecclesial Lay Ministry Church, what you gave to this program, and program. From left (ELM) formation program. for all that you do for the Church and your are, Cathy Louden, Isakson is the archdiocesan director of communities.” Maureen Shea, human resources. Louden is the liturgy and For Shea, the program was a way to help Msgr. Schaedel, music coordinator at St. Malachy Parish in in her ministry. Ann Northam and Brownsburg. Northam is the director of “I wanted to know everything that I Ed Isakson. religious education at St. Augustine and could possibly know so that I could help Most Sacred Heart of Jesus parishes in people on their path [of faith] and help Jeffersonville. Shea is coordinator of the myself on my path,” Shea said. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for Northam noted that she had traveled St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville. more than 20,000 miles in the last several “Good ministry requires formation in years to participate in ELM classes. spirituality, pastoral skills and theological “Four of us came from the [New Albany archdiocese. holy Communion at St. Vincent Hospital studies, the three components of the Deanery] area and took turns driving,” she The program helped him spiritually, too. in Indianapolis. Ecclesial Lay Ministry program,” noted said. “I started praying the Liturgy of the For Louden, the program provided Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general. She added that the classes were a Hours at the beginning of the classes, and solid background for her ministry. “You dedicated yourselves to the “refresher” for the masters degree she now it is something I do every morning “I’m just interested in it so you just enhancement of your ministry by your earned in theology. when I get up,” said Isakson, who is a naturally want to find out more,” Louden commitment to this formation experience.” “One thing I’ve loved is the networking member of St. Monica Parish in said. Msgr. Schaedel presented each honoree with ministers from all varieties,” Northam Indianapolis, where he and his wife, Kim, “I’m glad the archdiocese supports the with an archdiocesan lapel pin and framed said. “I’m in education, formation … and to serve as a marriage preparation couple. lay ministers this way,” she added. certificate of completion. work with music people and pastoral “It’s become part of my daily prayer ELM, which was launched in the associates has been wonderful.” routine and that all came about because of (For more information about ELM, log on to archdiocese in 1999, provides theological, Isakson said ELM helped him get to this program,” added Isakson, who also www.archindy.org/layministry or call 317- spiritual and pastoral formation for know different lay ministers throughout the serves as an extradordinary minister of 236-7325 or 800-382-9836, ext. 7325.) †

project in which the students made a rap mix tape,” TEACHERS Shaughnessy explained. continued from page 9

Steve Hesse, Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. Photo by Bryce Bennett “I had a resident assistant my freshman year at High School in Madison Notre Dame that had the ability to make the person he Steve Hesse’s teaching path may seem unusual, but was talking to the most important person in the room,” he would not have done it any other way. Shaughnessy explained. “I try to treat my students the He came to Shawe Memorial High School straight same way.” out of college and taught history classes for three years. Shaughnessy arrived at his high school alma mater, Then family life called. Hesse stopped teaching to stay Bishop Chatard, two years ago to teach freshman at home with his children for nearly 10 years. theology. During his first year after graduating from “My youngest [child] went off to school and, at that college, he served as a youth minister at St. Christopher point, my wife and I decided it was the right time for Parish in Indianapolis. me to return to work,” he said. Shaughnessy has seen a few differences in teaching Hesse had doubts about returning to teach high school students compared to leading a youth ministry high school classes. group. “I was not a great high school student,” Hesse “One of the biggest challenges in youth ministry is explained. “In the end though, that motivated me to getting the kids there and involved,” he said. “In become a great teacher.” high school teaching, you have the kids there and you Hesse returned to Shawe two years ago to again Teacher Brian Shaughnessy makes a point with student have to work to keep them interested and keep them teach history as well as Advanced Placement Nick Boyce during a freshman theology class at Bishop Chatard involved in the class.” Government. His philosophy is simple: Try to make High School in Indianapolis. To do that, Shaughnessy likes to use unconventional history exciting so the students are excited. teaching techniques to keep his freshmen involved and “I think history is fun,” he said. “I get excited, and I time, and he hopes that it shows in the classroom. interested in theology. try to convey that to the students.” “I think I understand the kids a little bit more,” he said. “I like to have the students do presentations, read Hesse also leads junior and senior retreats. He said “I hope they see me living a Catholic life. I’m not perfect, Scripture reflections, show videos, and we even had a he has gained a different perspective from teaching this but I try to stay involved the best I can.” †

Classified Directory, continued from page 18 Positions Available ...... DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC Nativity Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN.

A growing parish of 900 families seeks a part-time Director of Liturgical Music. This person of faith must be knowledgeable in Roman Catholic Liturgy, accepting of both traditional and PRINCIPAL contemporary music styles and have excellent keyboard skills. St. Lawrence Catholic School Responsibilities include: provide music for three weekend Visit St. Lawrence Catholic School in Muncie, Indiana, seeks a Masses, recruit and supervise volunteer musicians, direct adult and youth choirs and train cantors. The ideal candidate holds a principal to lead our Pre-K through 5th grade school. bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, and has strong St. Lawrence School has a strong tradition of educating children organization and communication skills. Salary commensurate for 127 years. We are a diverse, multi-ethnic, socio-economic us with education and experience. population, with high ISTEP scores, and a caring and dedicated staff. We seek leadership committed to academic excellence in Send résumé to: the Catholic tradition. Send cover letter and résumé to: Search Committee online! Search Committee Nativity Catholic Church St. Lawrence Church 7225 Southeastern Avenue 820 E. Charles St. Indianapolis, IN. 46239 Muncie, IN 47305. www.CriterionOnline.com Page 20 The Criterion Friday, May 30, 2008

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