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Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 13 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com June 24, 2005 Vol. XXXXIV, No. 37 75¢ U.S. bishops revise documents dealing with sexual abuse CHICAGO (CNS)—As they have been officials: a correction of a typographical clergy sex abuse victim groups, abortion norms for seminary admissions and semi- at every U.S. Catholic bishops’ meeting error, the addition of a missing canon law opponents, gay rights advocates who nary formation. since June 2002, clergy sexual abuse of reference and two minor editorial changes oppose Church teaching on homosexual- Reflecting the increased awareness of minors and the protection of children from intended to clarify the meaning of the text. ity, women’s ordination advocates, and the horror of child sexual abuse, the new such abuse were a significant part of the The revised charter and norms are to members of Voice of the Faithful and program for the first time explicitly orders June 16-18 meeting in Chicago of the take effect for five years. other groups who have been calling for the rejection of any seminary applicant U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. While several other abuse-related items greater openness and accountability by and expulsion of any seminarian who has Major items on this June’s agenda were were also on the bishops’ agenda, they Church officials. molested a child or shows inclinations to approval of revisions of the 2002 “Charter also took time to approve other documents Documents the bishops approved dur- do so. for the Protection of Children and Young and projects, vote on financial matters, ing the meeting included a new Program It also devotes extra attention to ensur- People” and the related “Essential Norms” discuss the growing phenomenon of lay of Priestly Formation, a statement in sup- ing that seminarians are well-rounded implementing the charter legislatively. ecclesial ministry and celebrate the port of Catholic schools, a statement on human beings as an integral part of The bishops adopted those documents 100th anniversary of the Catholic Church missions and a statement committing achieving their mature commitment to by respective votes of 229-3 and 228-4. Extension Society. themselves to mutual support and correc- chaste celibacy before ordination. For the As a legislative text, the norms still As the bishops met inside Chicago’s tion in implementing the child protection first time, it explicitly addresses questions need Vatican approval. But Vatican rejec- Fairmont Hotel or gathered on June 15 for charter. All were adopted by overwhelm- of sexual orientation, saying that when the tion seemed quite unlikely since the final a pre-meeting Mass at Holy Name ing margins. Vatican publishes its expected norms on version approved by the bishops had only Cathedral, on the streets outside various The new Program of Priestly Formation the admission of homosexually oriented four minor variations from the draft demonstrators picketed and held press will replace the 1992 edition of that pro- men to the seminary or priesthood, jointly developed by U.S. and Vatican conferences. Among them were leaders of gram if the Vatican approves it. It sets See BISHOPS, page 7 Youth learn Cause for canonization of Blessed that leadership Mother Theodore Guérin moves forward flows from Second miracle passes being obedient scrutiny of medical Submitted photo commission to Christ

By Brandon A. Evans By Brandon A. Evans

The cause for the canonization of One of the focal points of the Catholic Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin may Leadership Conference, held from have just passed its most difficult June 13-17 at Marian College in phase. Indianapolis, was to teach youth how to be Andrea Ambrosi, the postulator for followers of Christ. the cause, recently reported to the arch- About 30 high school youth turned out diocese and the Sisters of Providence for the annual conference, which seeks to of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods that the help them learn how to be leaders not only second miracle attributed to Blessed among their peers but also in parish life in Mother Theodore Guérin has been general. unanimously recognized by a five-per- In explaining leadership in Church life, son medical commission as a cure Father Robert Robeson, director of the arch- unexplainable by medical science. diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Only a simple, three-person majority Ministry, said that the leadership of those in was needed to move the cause along. the parish flows from the leadership of a The investigation into the miracle, pastor or parish life coordinator, whose which began in early 2003, is a neces- leadership flows from the archbishop. sary step in canonizing the 19th cen- The authority of the archbishop, as suc- tury foundress of the Sisters of cessor to the Apostles, flows from Providence—necessary because it pro- Christ—and the authority of the chief of vides evidence that she is in heaven Artist Teresa Clark of Fort Wayne, Ind., works on a two-foot-tall sculpture of Blessed Mother the Apostles, the pope, successor to Peter, interceding for us. Theodore Guérin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Clark will also create a six-foot-tall replica of this also flows from Christ. It was after a thorough investigation sculpture of Mother Theodore for the Marian Garden at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the It is in obedience to Christ through the of her life and the validation of one Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. See YOUTH, page 2 miracle that Mother Theodore was beatified in 1998. Sister Mary Ann Phelan, associate pro- “The person is not Catholic, and that Now that the miracle has been moter under Providence Sister Marie seemed to carry some weight with the approved, the cause will be put before Kevin Tighe, who is currently recovering people on the commission,” she said. It a seven-member theological commis- from surgery. speaks volumes that “a non-Catholic sion then before a 15-member commis- Notice that the second miracle had had enough faith to pray for this mira- sion made up of cardinals and arch- been approved came to the motherhouse at cle and then also to report it.” bishops. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods via e-mail, and Sister Ann Margaret said that many Then, assuming that all goes for- Providence Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, people have felt touched by Blessed ward, all that will be left will be for the general superior, announced the good Mother Theodore, and noted that “the Holy Father to proclaim Blessed news during the daily Mass. person who experienced this particular Mother Theodore Guérin a saint in The reaction was “great joy,” said healing said that he first experienced a heaven—something that will be the Sister Mary Ann. “We all breathed a sigh sense of peace.” fruit of work dating back to 1909, of relief.” Mother Theodore “really is a woman when the cause began. Sister Ann Margaret said that part of for our time,” Sister Ann Margaret said. Her canonization would mean that the relief came from knowing for the past Her priority was not only the education public and formal devotion to the reli- two and a half years that if the medical of women, but also the improvement of gious sister could take place all over commission could find a medical explana- the role of women in all parts of soci- the world—and her name could be tion for the miracle, that the cause would ety. used in the formal eucharistic prayers. stall until another miracle was found. “She was a woman who, through her Such a way of spreading the story of Though details of the miracle have not trust in God, was able to do many Blessed Mother Theodore’s life is part been released, Sister Mary Ann said that it things for the Church in general and for of the reason why her cause has been was one of the employees of the Sisters of the Church in Indiana in particular,” worked on for so long, said Providence Providence. See SAINT, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005

wrapped in brown paper, tied with a red when you are in line to be examined Model of statue ribbon, sealed with wax and topped with a for canonization there are less causes,” of Blessed

SAINT Submitted photo Mother continued from page 1 special Latin document. he said. At the time, Msgr. Easton drove the “I think it is a great honor for Indiana Theodore Sister Mary Ann said. “For this diocese, package to Washington, D.C., to the office to have a saint,” Ambrosi said, “because Guérin we feel that it’s very important that they of the papal nuncio, so that it could be there are not many saints in the U.S.A. know about Mother Theodore.” delivered to the Vatican in an official My hope is that after the canonization The desire on the part of the sisters to diplomatic pouch. there will be a big celebration in the dio- spread the message of the life of Mother From there, he said, there was a cese which will bring interest among other Theodore took a big step forward in the painstaking process of verifying the docu- faiths.” past two weeks, and it was a step that ments in Rome before the merits of the Sister Ann Margaret and Msgr. Easton came unexpectedly, said Sister Ann miracle were even examined. both asked that Catholics in the archdio- Margaret—unexpected because the time- Now, he said, with the commission cese continue to pray for the success of line for this cause has been unknown. finding no scientific explanation for the this cause. With so many causes currently before cure of the man in question, the theologi- “Yes, they have to pray,” Ambrosi said, the Congregation of the Causes of Saints, cal commission will examine the case this “because soon they will be praying to a many can wait in line for an undeter- fall. saint.” mined amount of time, said Msgr. Msgr. Easton said it likely will be Frederick Easton, vicar judicial for the sooner than five years when the cardinals (For more information on Blessed Mother archdiocese. will examine the cause. Theodore Guérin, including a brief biog- After all the oaths were taken and Ambrosi said that he is pleased with raphy and news coverage from the time of forms were signed regarding this particu- the timeline. her beatification, log on to lar miracle, the documents had to be “Actually, it didn’t take so long because www.CriterionOnline.com) † YOUTH continued from page 1

Church and its structures of leadership A. Brandon Photo by Evans that true success is found, Father Robeson said. To illustrate his point, he showed the young people a clip from the movie Remember the Titans. The clip featured actor Denzel Washington, playing the part of a football coach for a high school team, confronting a star player who had his own plans for the team. The coach, who is loading the players onto a bus leaving for training camp, tells the player that if he gets on the bus, it is going to be under the coach’s authority as a father figure. “Who’s your daddy?” Washington asks him. In the end, the young man abandons his rebelliousness and becomes a better player for it. “It’s much the same way in the Church,” Father Robeson said. “If we are to become the people that God made us to be, we have to submit. “The Church is our coach, in a sense, and the Church teaches us, and we have to conform our lives to what the Church A young woman joins other participants of the Catholic Leadership Conference in prayer on June 16 at Marian College in Indianapolis. The annual program teaches.” for high school youth took place during the week of June 13-17. And what the Church teaches, he said, is Jesus Christ, who is the chief teacher. school desired to expand its program for She heard about the conference and After attending the conference last “If we get on that bus, as Catholics,” he teaching the Catholic faith. “figured it would be a great chance to year, she became more involved in youth said, “if we get on that bus to heaven, we The youth had to play the parts of a expand my faith and come closer to God.” ministry and joined the teen council at her live according to what our teacher says.” youth minister, a vice principal, a priest Tina said that she particularly liked the parish. Good leaders, he said, also listen to chaplain, a teacher and varying grades of in-depth discussions led by Father “I learned how to get out of my com- those under their authority, as pastors students. They then had to work together Robeson and others who planned the con- fort zone and meet other people,” Sarah should do. to come up with a plan of action to recom- ference. Not only were they engaging ses- said. Catholics bring their own gifts to the mend to the principal. sions, she said, but she felt like she was The event also had spiritual benefits. table through the various commissions and Together, they discussed the possibility being talked with, not being talked at or “Before, I didn’t really like Mass all councils of a parish, he said. of an apologetics course, teachings on lectured to. that much,” she said. “But I really like it “Lay people are important in running a chastity, a class on world religions, a Eric Connor, a member of St. Monica now—I love it.” parish,” he said. “A good pastor listens to yearly class retreat and other ideas. Parish in Indianapolis, was recently con- One thing that Sarah said she particu- the commissions. A good pastor listens to The weeklong conference was also host firmed and is trying to be more involved larly likes about the conference is that the wisdom of the people in the parish.” to many other activities, such as youth- in his parish. Next year, he hopes to be a those youth who come are not forced to To help the youth learn about real planned liturgies, shared meals, “break- peer leader for others being confirmed. do so, but rather are there on their own parish situations, he divided them into out” sessions on Catholic topics and recre- He said that he enjoyed the small-group accord. four groups, each of which were given a ational time. sessions and felt that his group was able to She said that last year she met “a ton of specific scenario. Each person in the Tina Schnarr, a member of Our Lady of have fun and be lighthearted. people” and made some friends that she’s group was given a specific role to play. the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, is Sarah Selby, also a member of still in contact with. For example, one group was given a on the leadership team at her parish and St. Monica Parish, was a returning partici- “It was definitely the best week of my situation in which an imaginary parish helps plan youth events. pant. year,” she said. †

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The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005 Page 3 Archdiocesan committee releases parish staffing recommendations Study proposes that St. Bernadette Church in Archdiocesan Deaneries Indianapolis become a chapel by 2012 HENRY New Castle WAYNE Fortville VERMILLION PARKE Indianapolis Deaneries Brownsburg By Greg Otolski 70 Richmond Montezuma Indianapolis Greenfield Knightstown Cambridge An archdiocesan strategic planning com- Rockville PUTNAM Danville City Beech Grove HANCOCK Connersville Plainfield mittee has recommended that St. Berna- Clinton Terre Haute 70 Deanery Connersville HENDRICKS MARION Liberty dette Church in the Indianapolis East Universal Deanery Greencastle 74 SHELBY Rushville Deanery become a chapel as part of an Mooresville Greenwood FAYETTE Brazil Shelbyville UNION effort by the archdiocese to respond to a St. Mary-of-the-Woods 65 RUSH Seelyville MORGAN Franklin St. Vincent declining number of priests over the next FRANKLIN West Terre Haute Terre 70 Martinsville de Paul Haute Brookville seven years. JOHNSON Batesville Hamburg Oak Forest Edinburgh Deanery St. Maurice Cedar Grove Several other parishes could see a reduc- CLAY Bloomington Oldenburg Greensburg Enochsburg St. Mary-of-the-Rock tion in the number of priests assigned to VIGO Spencer Deanery Batesville St. Peter BARTHOLOMEW St. Leon DECATUR Morris Dover them during the same period. Nashville Columbus St. Nicholas Bright Millhousen New The strategic planning committee dis- OWEN Napoleon Alsace Yorkville Bloomington St. Pius St. Denis cussed the recommendations on June 22-23 Seymour Milan Lawrenceburg BROWN Osgood with priests, parish life coordinators and Deanery Aurora MONROE St. Anne New Marion DEARBORN parish lay leaders in the Indianapolis East, North Vernon Bloomington, Indianapolis South, Tell City, St. Joseph Seymour RIPLEY OHIO Batesville and Connersville deaneries who LAWRENCE Brownstown JENNINGS Bedford took part in a two-year study of future SWITZERLAND staffing of parishes. JACKSON JEFFERSON Madison Vevay The committee discussed staffing rec- Mitchell SCOTT WASHINGTON ommendations with leaders in the Terre Scottsburg Haute, Indianapolis North, Indianapolis Salem 65 West, New Albany and Seymour deaneries Paoli CLARK French Henryville on June 15-16. Lick New Albany Deanery Those recommendations included chang- ORANGE Starlight Charlestown St. Joseph ing the status of three parish churches in the Sellersburg Terre Haute Deanery—Holy Rosary in St. Joseph Bradford Navilleton CRAWFORD Floyds Knobs Clarksville Seelyville, St. Joseph in Universal and St. Frenchtown New Jeffersonville Tell City Deanery Albany Leonard of Port Maurice in West Terre Lanesville Siberia St. Croix 64 FLOYD Corydon Haute—to chapels. (Details of recommen- St. Meinrad St. Isidore New Middletown dations from the June 15-16 meetings were Fulda Leopold HARRISON St. Peter reported in the June 17 Criterion and can be SPENCER PERRY found online at www.CriterionOnline.com.) 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OPINION

Faith and Society/Douglas W. Kmiec Of trials and acquittals

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 We live in an age of damning public smug, cynical instruction to destroy. Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher trial and the often unexpected acquittal of As recounted in the Supreme Court Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus infamous defendants: opinion, Andersen’s supervisors bluntly O. J. Simpson, sports explained: “If it’s destroyed in the course superstar; Michael of [the] normal policy and litigation is filed Jackson, pop music the next day, that’s great. ... [W]e’ve fol- Editorial star; and now Arthur lowed our own policy, and whatever there Andersen, certified was that might have been of interest to public accountant. somebody is gone and irretrievable.” For Arthur Andersen? months, Andersen shred and shred, and Accounting, accord- didn’t stop until it got a formal subpoena. ing to any office dictio- As a matter of parsimonious legal rea- Photo by Brandon A. Brandon Photo by Evans nary, involves the soning, the court’s opinion may be defensi- “organizing, maintaining and auditing” of ble, but it is embarrassing nonetheless. a business firm’s books, and it builds upon Andersen had been convicted of “corruptly the adjective “accountable”—that is, persuading another person with the intent “being subject to the obligation to report.” of withholding documents from an official Three years ago, the Arthur Andersen proceeding.” The good justices said the accounting firm was criminally convicted jury may not have fully understood “the of shredding thousands of pages of docu- requisite consciousness of wrongdoing” for ments as the Securities and Exchange Com- conviction. Since even a child’s partly mission was investigating the collapse of formed conscience would have understood Enron, the now defunct Texas energy com- the right and the wrong of the situation, it’s Priests of the archdiocese lay hands on Deacons Shaun Whittington, left, and pany. Three weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme hard to know what the court was thinking. Bill Williams shortly before they were ordained to the priesthood on June 4 at Court unanimously reversed Andersen’s The court was certainly not being guided SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. A new archdiocesan parish conviction. by the instruction in the Catechism of the staffing report gives recommendations for dealing with a declining number of As a matter of ethics—indeed, of public Catholic Church that says “economic life is priests in the immediate future while the Catholic population in the archdio- accountability—the court was unanimously not meant solely to increase profit or cese continues to increase each year. wrong. power.” The economic life of accounting or In late summer 2001, Enron was failing the supply of energy or any other product badly. The principle reason for this was must necessarily be ordered first “to the Andersen’s decision to let Enron reflect service of persons, of the whole man.” Staffing our parishes— accumulated profits from related corporate Pope John Paul II, in the encyclical entities while hiding losses. Eventually, the Centesimus Annus, observed: “It is possible market caught on, and Enron’s stock plum- for the financial accounts to be in order, always a challenge meted, taking with it thousands of jobs and and yet for the people—who make up the years of retirement savings. firm’s most valuable asset—to be humili- or the past three weeks, The For those who regard the conversion As one of America’s “big five” account- ated and their dignity offended.” How much FCriterion has been reporting on of a parish church to a chapel as a clos- ing firms, Andersen was paid hand- worse is this indignity and humiliation future parish staffing recommendations ing, we can again say that parish clos- somely—some $58 million a year—to reg- when no one even bothers to keep the that, over the next seven years, are likely ings are nothing new to Catholics in ularly audit Enron. Naturally, the hundred financial house in order or, indeed, under- to affect every Catholic in the archdio- central and southern Indiana. Records or so Andersen accountants put to the task takes consciously contrary actions. cese in one way or another. show that as early as 1850—just also generated plenty of documents, many A Wall Street Journal columnist opined The recommendations are the result 16 years after the establishment of our of which would have been very helpful that “the Supreme Court ruled that it was of a meticulous process carried out over diocese—a St. James Parish in Jennings today in lawsuits as shareholders and fami- excessive prosecutorial zeal ... that a two-year period from October 2002 to County was closed. lies seek to recover even a small fraction of destroyed Arthur Andersen, not the merits.” October 2004, calling on the input of The point here is that we’ve “been their Enron investment. Don’t believe it. That the law may be 700 pastors, parish life coordinators and there and done that.” The Church always The papers aren’t available. Within a too unclearly written to punish a knowable other parish leaders who were led by a responds to present circumstances in month or so of the time the SEC launched wrong should not mislead Catholics or nine-person committee of the Archdio- order to continue to carry out its mission an informal investigation, Andersen super- anyone else into excusing it. cesan Strategic Planning Task Force. In and ministries. visors reminded their accountants to follow all, 33 meetings—three in each dean- The more important fact in all this— the firm’s “document retention policy,” (Douglas W. Kmiec is a columnist for ery—were held to generate the recom- the reality of the circumstances that have which everyone there knew was simply a Catholic News Service.) † mendations. We commend the commit- caused this series of recommendations tee and the participants in the study for a to be formulated—is the projected difficult job very well done. growth of our Church (nearly 14 percent Letters to the Editor The basic thrust of the recommenda- by 2012, which is good news) and the tions calls for the clustering of various continuing decline in the number of The courts protect shortage, etc. parishes. Clustering allows the parishes priests available to serve the Church The Church should not be focused on involved to maintain their separate iden- (22 percent fewer priests by 2012, which our religious rights trying to support federal judge candidates tities, but to share a pastor and other is a cause for great concern). This fact just because they are “conservative.” A resources. In many ways, this is nothing demands our attention and our prayer. In answer to Sandra Dudley’s letter, I judge’s job is to interpret the Constitution new for this Church in central and south- While the number of our seminarians say thank God for those liberal and mod- to make the lives of its citizens fair and ern Indiana. Clusters or other forms of continues to increase (we will have 29 in erate judges and justices. The courts have safe. A judge is not a religious representa- shared ministries (and there have been formation in September), projections protected our rights to practice our reli- tive, and should not be influenced by reli- numerous variations from time to time) indicate that this number of seminarians gious beliefs in the light of attempts to gion but what is best for the society at have existed since the beginning of our is not large enough to keep pace with subdue Catholicism in the United States. hand. If a group is being discriminated archdiocese in 1834. Our first bishop, the growth in the Catholic population. Remember that absolute power cor- against, the court should protect that Simon Bruté, had only three priests So until enough young men hear rupts absolutely, and the conservative group (as it did with African-Americans when he was named bishop—and one of God’s call to a life of self-sacrifice and movement here in the United States so it should do with those who are gay). those was on loan from the Diocese of service to others as priests, we will would take away all individual rights at a The Church should distance itself from St. Louis. Our pioneer Church could make the adjustments necessary to con- drop of the hat. the conservative versus liberal debate teach us a lot about sharing priests! tinue the Church’s mission and min- Walter Aldorisio, Greenwood because it only separates us and prevents The recommendations also call for istries. us from hearing the true message of the possible conversion of four parishes Those adjustments may mean a more Church should distance Jesus. into chapels, where the church building generous sharing of our priests on each Patrick Kelly, Indianapolis will be maintained and used for special of our parts. It may mean fewer but itself from ‘conservative sacramental celebrations, such as bap- larger church buildings. It may mean versus liberal’ politics tisms, weddings and funerals. driving a few more miles down the road Letters Policy We imagine that these four recom- to a “new” parish. It will certainly mean I want to offer a different opinion than Letters from readers are welcome and mendations were particularly difficult to more ministry carried out by members the one presented by Sandra Dudley in her should be informed, relevant, well- make, but, again, this has happened of the laity and by deacons. letter in the June 17 Criterion concerning expressed, concise, temperate in tone, before—most recently in the cases of But the Church will survive. The face appointments to the federal courts. Jesus’ courteous and respectful. St. Cecilia of Rome Parish in Oak Forest of Jesus will continue to be revealed to message is not one of conservative versus The editors reserve the right to select and Assumption Parish in Indianapolis. those who hunger to see him. The Good liberal; his message is one of love, com- and edit the letters based on space limita- tions, pastoral sensitivity and content. Interestingly, in both cases, these News will continue to be shared. And passion, healing and faith in him. Letters must be signed, but, for serious parishes have taken on new life. the poor will continue to be served. The battle over conservative versus lib- reasons, names may be withheld. St. Cecilia is now the site of monthly And that, perhaps, helps put much of eral ways of thinking only separates us Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” Latin Tridentine Masses and Assump- our near-term inconveniences into from the message of Jesus. There are The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, tion’s church is now the home of proper perspective. † many issues in the Church that the IN 46206-1717. St. Athanasius the Great Parish, of the Church needs to be more aggressive in Readers with access to e-mail may send Byzantine Catholic (Ruthenian) Rite. —William R. Bruns handling, such as poverty, education, the letters to [email protected]. AIDS crisis, the ever-growing priest The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Despite many obstacles, Simon Bruté is ordained a priest hen the future bishop of Simon’s connection to Father Emery his seminary years. Several times during appointment, and once more his Vincennes, Dr. Simon Bruté, would chart the course of his future. The this period, she tried to intercede with mother’s ambition for her priest son was Wdecided he was being called superior general had already communicated Father Emery to intervene with her son. thwarted. by God to become a priest, his mother to the first bishop of the United States, John She could not be deflected from her con- Simon’s Sulpician superior, Father vehemently opposed the idea. So did Carroll of Baltimore, that he was willing to viction that he would be an excellent Emery, was concerned with the new some of his friends. After all, he was a send priests to America to start a seminary. physician and that was his destiny. priest’s zeal that apparently appeared distinguished member of the medical The future seminary professor began his The Sulpician general superior agreed excessive at times. He counseled Father profession in France. own seminary studies unaware of the com- that Simon would make an excellent Bruté to be prudent in his early ministry. His mother, for practical reasons as mitment to Bishop John Carroll of physician, but he reminded her that in no Not surprisingly, the desire to be a mis- well, wanted him to assist in financing Baltimore. With a scholar’s penchant, Simon walk of life could he be of more service sionary continued to weigh on Father the medical studies of his brother, Bruté began studying philosophy and theol- than in the priesthood. She conceded the Bruté. Augustine. Eventually, he was able to ogy. Natural scholar though he was, a point, but continued to hope that perhaps Two facts from this period of our first convince his mother that he needed to nephew would quote him as saying, “I did he could find an appointment that would bishop’s life are familiar in our day as respond to a different calling, and he not come to the seminary to be a scholar but allow his medical talent to flourish. well. It is not uncommon for parents to went back to Paris at the same time that to be a saint.” Meanwhile, Simon Bruté was discourage a son from pursuing a voca- Augustine entered the college of medi- At 25 years of age, the new seminarian wrestling with vocational concerns of a tion to the priesthood and for reasons cine. In November 1803, Simon began was older than his peers. In fact, most semi- different sort. He became preoccupied that are similar to those of Madame private seminary studies. narians were being ordained at his age. with the desire to become a foreign mis- Bruté. Yet, there is no greater opportu- For 10 years during the French Bruté also differed from other candidates for sionary to India. As such, his medical cre- nity to touch the deepest meaning of Revolution, houses of religious formation the priesthood in that he was a physician. dentials could be a valuable asset. He also people’s lives than through ministry in and seminaries had been closed. The The tie to Napoleon Bonaparte reappeared struggled with the possibility of becoming the priesthood. shortage of faithful clergy was severe, at this time. About to be crowned emperor, a Sulpician priest. Secondly, the zeal of new priests is and young candidates for the priesthood Bonaparte appointed Bruté master of cere- Finally, on June 10, 1808, he was refreshing and keeps our Church young were responding to the need for ministry monies for the Cardinal Archbishop of Paris. ordained a priest. He joined the in our day, too. Yet the wisdom of the of those who had remained faithful. While Simon did not seek advancement, the Sulpicians after ordination, and he was older Sulpician superior helps on the Diocesan seminaries were reopened by appointment provided a stipend that he loaned to the Diocese of Rennes to teach path to holiness as well. bishops and, in October 1804, Simon could contribute to the payment of his in the seminary there. entered the Seminary of St. Sulpice in brother’s medical education. Just after his ordination, Napoleon Next Week: Father Simon Bruté’s dream Paris. At this time, he came into contact During his seminary career, Simon Bruté offered Father Bruté an appointment in of becoming a missionary is fulfilled, with the superior general of the Society began building a library for which he would the imperial chapel. Simon refused the but with an unexpected twist. † of St. Sulpice, Father Jacques-André become noted in his future ministry in the Emery, one of the stalwart religious lead- United States. The collection of books would Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for June ers throughout the Revolution, even be the only thing he really ever owned. while imprisoned and under threat of the Madame Bruté’s opposition to her son’s Women Religious: that their love of God and the religious charism may be widely guillotine. vocation to the priesthood resurfaced during appreciated and encouraged. A pesar de muchos obstáculos, Simon Bruté se ordena como sacerdote

uando el futuro obispo de superior general ya le había comunicado seminarista. Muchas veces durante este El superior sulpiciano de Simon, el Vincennes, el Dr. Simon Bruté, al primer obispo de Estados Unidos, John período trató de abogar para que el padre padre Emery, estaba preocupado por el Cdecidió que Dios lo había lla- Carroll de Baltimore, que estaba dispuesto Emery intercediera por su hijo. La señora fervor del nuevo sacerdote, que eviden- mado a convertirse en sacerdote, su a enviar sacerdotes a Estados Unidos para Bruté no podía renunciar a su convicción temente parecía excesivo en ciertas oca- madre se opuso vehementemente a la fundar un seminario. de que él sería un excelente médico y que siones. Le aconsejó al padre Bruté que idea. Lo mismo hicieron algunos de sus El futuro profesor del seminario ese era su destino. fuera prudente al comienzo de su minis- amigos. Después de todo, era un miem- comenzó sus propios estudios descono- El general superior sulpiciano convino terio. No es de sorprender que el deseo bro distinguido de la profesión médica ciendo el compromiso con el obispo John en que Simon sería un excelente médico, de ser misionario continuara ejerciendo en Francia. Carroll de Baltimore. Con su tendencia a pero le recordó que en ningún otro camino influencia sobre el padre Bruté. Su madre, por razones prácticas tam- ser un intelectual, Simon Bruté comenzó sería él tan útil como en el sacerdocio. Dos hechos de este período de la bién, quería que ayudara a financiar los estudiando filosofía y teología. Sin Ella le dio la razón en ese aspecto, pero vida de nuestro primer obispo nos resul- estudios de medicina de su hermano, embargo, pese a que era un intelectual continuó con la esperanza de que quizás tan también familiares hoy en día. No es Augustine. Finalmente pudo convencer a natural, un sobrino le cita diciendo: “No conseguiría un nombramiento que le per- poco frecuente que los padres desalien- su madre de que debía responder a un vine al seminario para ser un intelectual, mitiría que su talento médico floreciera. ten a un hijo a dedicarse a su vocación llamado diferente y se devolvió a París sino un santo.” Entretanto, Simon Bruté se debatía con al sacerdocio, y por razones que son justo cuando Augustine ingresaba al A los 25 años, el nuevo seminarista era preocupaciones vocacionales de diferente similares a las de la señora Bruté. Sin colegio de medicina. En noviembre de el mayor de sus compañeros. De hecho, la naturaleza. Estaba absorto en el deseo de embargo, no existe una oportunidad más 1803, Simon comenzó sus estudios par- mayoría de los seminaristas se ordenaban convertirse en un misionario extranjero en estupenda para tocar la esencia más pro- ticulares como seminarista. a su edad. Bruté también se diferenciaba India. Como tal, sus credenciales médicas funda de la vida de las personas que a Las casas de formación religiosa y de los demás candidatos al sacerdocio ya constituirían un aporte muy valioso. través del ministerio en el sacerdocio. los seminarios estuvieron cerrados por que era médico. Durante esta época rea- También batalló con la posibilidad de con- Segundo, el fervor de los nuevos 10 años, durante la Revolución parece el vínculo con Napoleón vertirse en un sacerdote sulpiciano. sacerdotes es refrescante y también Francesa. La escasez de una clerecía Bonaparte. Bonaparte, quien estaba Finalmente, el 10 de junio de 1808 se mantiene joven a la Iglesia en nuestros leal, era severa, y los jóvenes candidatos apunto de ser coronado emperador, nom- ordenó como sacerdote. Se unió a los días. No obstante, la sabiduría del viejo al sacerdocio respondían a la necesidad bró a Bruté maestro de ceremonias del sulpicianos después de la ordenación y fue superior sulpiciano ayuda también en el de ministerio de aquellos que habían arzobispo cardenal de París. Si bien cedido a la diócesis de Rennes para camino a la santidad. permanecido leales. Los obispos Simon no procuraba un ascenso, el nom- enseñar en el seminario. reabrieron los seminarios diocesanos y bramiento le proporcionó una remu- Justo después de su ordenación, La próxima semana: Se realizan los en octubre de 1804, Simon ingresó al neración que podía aportar para los gastos Napoleón le ofreció al padre Bruté un sueños del padre Simon Bruté de con- seminario de San Sulpicio, en París. En de la educación médica de su hermano. nombramiento en la capilla imperial. vertirse en misionario, pero con un giro ese entonces se puso en contacto con el Durante su carrera como seminarista Simon rechazó el nombramiento y una inesperado. † superior general de la Sociedad de San Simon Bruté comenzó a construir una bib- vez más se vieron frustradas las ambi- Sulpicio, Jacques-André Emery, uno de lioteca por la cual se haría célebre en su ciones de su madre para con su hijo sacer- Traducido por: Language Training Center, los líderes religiosos más enérgicos futuro ministerio en Estados Unidos. La dote. Indianapolis durante toda la Revolución, aun en colección de libros sería lo único que real- prisión y bajo la amenaza de la guil- mente poseería. La intención de vocaciones del Ar zobispo Buechlein para junio lotina. La oposición de la señora Bruté a la La conexión de Simon con el padre vocación al sacerdocio de su hijo salió a Mujeres Religiosas: Que su amor por Dios y carisma religioso sean apreciados y Emery marcará el curso de su futuro. El flote nuevamente durante sus años de alentados por todas partes. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, June 24 2005 Events Calendar June 23-25 Kessler Blvd., Indianapolis. Educators, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Ave., Indianapolis, brunch. Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- $20 each additional child, $80 St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFar- Summer Social, Fri.-Sat. Mass, 4:30 p.m. Information: mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail family of three or more. Infor- land Road, Indianapolis. Parish 5 p.m.-midnight, music, games, 765-482-6277. St. Christopher Parish, 5301 [email protected] or log mation: 317-356-6377. food, entertainment, Fri.-Sat. on to Schoenstatt website at festival, Fri. 5 p.m.-close, Sat. June 26 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. 5 p.m.-close, Sun. 4 p.m.-close, morning, rummage sale, 7 a.m. Euchre party, 1:45 p.m., $3 per www.seidata.com/~frburwink. June 28 Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Ste- food, rides, games, crafts. Infor- Information: 317-255-3666. person. Purgatory Golf Club, 12160 E. vens St., Indianapolis. Faith June 27-30 mation: 317-786-4371. 216th St., Noblesville, Ind. Formation Team, “A Year with Scecina Memorial High School, June 25 (Diocese of Lafayette). Cardi- June 24 Marian College, EcoLab, 3200 the Saints and Apologetics St. Maurice Parish, 1963 N. 5000 Nowland Ave., Indiana- Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. from A-Z,” sessions for chil- St. John St., Greensburg. polis. Girls’ basketball camp, nal Ritter High School golf out- St. Augustine Home for the Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., ing. Information: 317-927-7825 Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indian- Two simultaneous programs, dren 4 years and older, sessions grades 3-5, 9-11 a.m., grades games, quilts, country store. or e-mail advancement@ apolis. Little Sisters of the Poor, “Avian Nests and Eggs,” “Ani- for adults, 11:15-11:55 a.m. 6-8 p.m., $40 first child, $20 Information: 812-663-4754. Medjugorje 24th Anniversary mal Home Hunt,” 10-11:30 Information: 317-636-4478. each additional child, $80 fam- cardingritter.org. Mass, rosary, confession, can- a.m. Information: 317-955-6028. ily of three or more. Informa- MKVS and DM Center, Rex- July 4 dlelight procession, rosary, 6:30 St. John the Evangelist Church, tion: 317-356-6377. ville (located on 925 South, St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New p.m., Mass following rosary. Hamilton County 4-H Exhibi- 126 W. Georgia St., Indiana- Jersey St., Indianapolis. Watch Information: 317-924-3982. tion Center, main hall, 2003 polis. Catholic Widows/ .8 mile east of 421 South, Scecina Memorial High School, Pleasant St., Noblesville Ind., Widowers Organization, 12 miles south of Versailles). 5000 Nowland Ave., Indiana- city’s Fourth of July fire- June 24-25 (Diocese of Lafayette). “Get the Mass, 11 a.m., Flap Jacks Mass, 3:30 p.m., Schoenstatt polis. Baseball camp, grades works, bring a chair, 6-9 p.m. Christ the King Parish, 1827 E. Faith Catholic 2005” Home Restaurant, 4904 S. Madison holy hour, 2:30 p.m., with 3-8, 1-3 p.m., $40 first child, Information: 317-637-3983. †

St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 “I” St., Support Group for Separated and Divorced 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Check It Out . . . Bedford. Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- Catholics, 7 p.m. Information: Archdiocesan Precious Infants monthly pro-life ministry, ment after 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 a.m. Sat., Office of Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 or Mass for Life by archdiocesan Office of Pro- Monthly Events 8-9 a.m., “Children of Hope” program, holy 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. Life Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to Clinic for hour for children. Information: 812-275-6539. Women (abortion clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., First Sundays Marian Center of Indianapolis, 3356 W. 30th Indianapolis, for rosary, return to church for Marian College, Ruth Lilly Student Center, Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech St., Indianapolis. “12-Step Spirituality” Benediction. 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. People Grove. Mass, 8:15 a.m., eucharistic adora- tapes, Dominican Father Emmerich Vogt, nar- Fourth Tuesdays of Peace Secular Franciscan Order, noon- tion following Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. rator, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-924-3984. Information: 317-784-5454. Marian Center of Indianapolis, 3356 W. 30th 2 p.m. Information: 317-955-6775. Second Thursdays St., Indianapolis. “12-Step Spirituality” St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indian- tapes, Dominican Father Emmerich Vogt, nar- Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1040 N. Post St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville. apolis. Holy hour for priestly and religious rator, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-924-3984. Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after vocations, 7 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373. tion: 317-638-8416. 8 a.m. until Communion service, 1 p.m. Fourth Wednesdays Second Saturdays St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. 52, St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Ave., Sellers- St. Agnes Parish, Brown County Public Mooresville. Mass and anointing of the sick, Cedar Grove. Eucharistic adoration after burg. Prayer group, 7-8:15 p.m. Information: Library, Nashville. Brown County Widowed 6 p.m. Information: 317-831-4142. 8 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Information: 765-647- 812-246-4555. Support Group, 3 p.m. Information and 6981. directions: 812-988-2778 or 812-988-4429. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., VIPs... Mooresville. Holy hour of adoration, prayer St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Third Sundays and praise for vocations, 9:15 a.m. Informa- Greenfield. Mass, 8:15 a.m. Exposition of the Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., Stephen and Dorothy (Raver) Scheidler, tion: 317-831-4142. Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Bene- E. Dr., Indianapolis. Exposition of the members of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, diction, 5 p.m. Information: 317-462-4240. Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Monday, will celebrate their First Mondays rosary, 8 p.m. Open until midnight. 50th wedding Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. SS. Francis and Clare Church, 5901 Olive anniversary on July Meridian St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Branch Road, Greenwood. Mass, 8 a.m., Ado- Knights of Columbus Mater Dei Council #437, 26 with an 11 a.m. Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. ration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Heart 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Breakfast Mass at their Chaplet, 8:30 a.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet, buffet, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., adults $5, children parish. The couple First Tuesdays 3 p.m. Information: 317-859-4673. under 12 $2.50. Information: 317-631-4373. was married on Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St., June 25, 1955, at Indianapolis. Confession, 6:45 p.m., Benedic- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the St. John Church in tion of the Blessed Sacrament for vocations, Scheller Lane, New Albany. Adoration con- Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the- Enochsburg. They 7:30 p.m. cluding with confessions at 6 p.m. Benedic- Woods. Mass, 11 a.m., sign-interpreted. have four children: tion, 6:45 p.m. Information: 812-535-3131, ext. 434. Anita Johnson, Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Edward Scheidler, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women: St. Mary Church, 212 Washington St., North Third Mondays and the late Mary No Longer Second Class,” program, Vernon. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indiana- Ann and Andrew Scheidler. They have six 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581. ment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-346- polis. Young Widowed Group, sponsored by grandchildren. 3604. archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1596 or 800- Paul and Catherine (Fitzgerald) Shana- Sellersburg. Holy hour for religious voca- St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. 382-9836, ext. 1596. han, members of Holy Name Parish in Beech tions, Benediction and exposition of the Eucharistic adoration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rosary, Grove, will cele- Blessed Sacrament after 7 p.m. Mass. noon, holy hour for vocations and Benedic- Third Tuesdays brate their tion, 4-5 p.m., Mass, 5:15 p.m. Information: St. Francis Medical Clinic, 110 N. 17th Ave., 50th wedding Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, 2801 W. 812-235-4996. Suite 300, Beech Grove. Chronic pain sup- anniversary on 86th St., Indianapolis. Indiana Autism and port group, 7-8 p.m. Information: 317-831- June 25 with a Sertoma Club meeting, 7-9 p.m., child care First Saturdays 1177. Mass followed by provided. Information: 317-885-7295. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. 28th St., Indiana- a family trip. The polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Third Wednesdays Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech couple was mar- First Fridays 11 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-926-3324. ried on that date in Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., Grove. Holy hour and rosary, 6 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-784-5454. 1955 at the former E. Dr., Indianapolis. Exposition of the St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) St. James the Blessed Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- Church, Chapel, 4720 E. 13th St., Indiana- St. Jude Church, 5353 McFarland Road, Greater Church in 5:30 p.m. Benediction and service. polis. Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, 2 p.m. Indianapolis. They Information: 317-357-8352. Indianapolis. Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: 317-783-1445. have five children: Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Sally Edington, Maureen Okerson, Kathy Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Robertson, Terry Schonhoff and John Shana- Sacrament after 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. Indianapolis. Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, han. They also had two sons, Joseph and Saturday. Information: 317-636-4478. 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. Information: Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed Organization meeting, 7-9:30 p.m. Informa- Michael, who died as infants. They have 317-636-4828. 15 grandchildren. † Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Wash- tion: 317-784-1102. St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., ington St., Indianapolis. Exposition of the Events Calendar submissions should Blessed Sacrament, prayer service, 7:30 p.m. Greenfield. Communion service, 9 a.m., Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Troy Ave., Information: 317-356-7291. rosary, meditation on the mysteries. Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. include the date, location, name of the Information: 317-462-4240. event, sponsor, cost, time and a phone Third Thursdays number for more information. All infor- St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. mation must be received by 5 p.m. on Indianapolis. Exposition of the Blessed Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Sacrament after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour of Meridian St., Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Thursday one week in advance of our 7:30 a.m., sacrament of reconciliation, rosary, silent prayer and reflection followed by St. Elizabeth’s and Coleman Pregnancy and Friday publication. meditations following Mass. Information: 317- Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoption Services, 2500 Churchman Ave., Submissions will not be taken over 888-2861. Information: 317-636-4828. Indianapolis. Daughters of Isabella, Madonna the phone. Circle meeting, noon, dessert and beverages To submit an event, mail to: The St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., served. Information: 317-849-5840. Mooresville. Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: Criterion, Events Calendar, P.O. Box Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Sacrament, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Benedic- 317-831-4142. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., You may hand-deliver the notice to the tion, 5:30 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: Indianapolis. Adoration of Blessed Sacra- St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 317-244-9002. ment, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Sunman. Mass, praise and worship, 8 a.m., 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. Information: 317-244-9002. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown then SACRED gathering in the school. Infor- Events may be faxed to 317-236-1593 mation: 812-623-2964. Ave., Indianapolis. Sacred Heart devotion, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 I St., Bed- or e-mailed to [email protected]. 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. Information: 317- Second Mondays ford. Catholic Women in Faith meeting, For more information about our 632-9349. Church at Mount St. Francis. Holy hour for 7-9 p.m., open to women 18 years and older. Events Calendar policy, log on to vocations to priesthood and religious life, 7 p.m. Information: 812-275-6539. www.CriterionOnline.com, click on the St. Charles Borromeo Church, chapel, 2222 E. “Events” link, then on the link to our Third St., Bloomington. Adoration of the Second Tuesdays Third Saturdays events policy. † Blessed Sacrament, noon-6 p.m. St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005 Page 7

Only the 193 bishops who head dioceses can vote on and certification, collaboration with Church authorities BISHOPS assessments. While 86 bishops present and voting and workplace conditions. continued from page 1 approved the proposed increase, the 80 who voted against In another look toward their fall meeting in it defeated it, since passage required at least two-thirds Washington, the bishops approved a proposal that their U.S. seminaries will follow those policies. approval—possible only with 64 or fewer negative votes. Committee on Domestic Policy, in collaboration with The statement on Catholic schools urges more efforts With a new translation due soon for the English version other committees, will develop an updated statement on to make Catholic schools available to all Catholic children of the latest official Roman Missal in Latin, the growing Church opposition to use of the death penalty, and, especially in poor rural and inner-city areas, to non- Committee on Liturgy asked the bishops to approve a which the bishops will be asked to debate and vote on in Catholics whose parents seek the quality of education and series of current U.S. adaptations in the Mass, in use for November. values that Catholic schools can offer. more than 30 years, in order to obtain the necessary prior On June 15, the eve of the national meeting, nearly The mission statement reminds Catholics that everyone Vatican permission for their continued use before the new 200 bishops gathered at Holy Name Cathedral for a spe- is called by baptism to participate in the mission of English translation of the main Latin text is submitted for cial Mass celebrating the 100th anniversary of the found- spreading the Gospel to all nations. It especially urges approval. ing of the Chicago-based Catholic Church Extension those engaged in teaching and formation of Catholics to Despite the Vatican requirement that such adaptations Society. Two nights later, about 150 bishops and other expand the missionary awareness and involvement of get prior clearance, the bishops voted to defer action on Extension supporters held a centenary banquet celebrating Catholic men, women and children in U.S. Catholic the adaptations until they can study the new English trans- the society’s long record of contributions to the building parishes and schools. lation, which is expected to be ready within the next few of the U.S. Church. The “Statement of Episcopal Commitment,” adopted months. Extension, formed in 1905 to support home missions, by a 223-4 vote, deals with the difficulty that by Church In special elections the bishops: has contributed more than $400 million dollars over the law, bishops, who are ultimately accountable only to the • Elected Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Duluth, Minn., past century to build Catholic churches, provide religious Holy See and not the bishops’ conference on virtually all as conference treasurer until November, filling the services and support missionary efforts, religious educa- Church matters, could not be subjected to the child pro- vacancy left earlier this year when Archbishop James P. tion and a wide variety of other parish and diocesan pro- tection charter and norms in the same way priests and Keleher of Kansas City, Kan., retired. Bishop Schnurr was grams in parts of the United States where the church is deacons are. It commits the bishops to report to the papal already treasurer-elect, due to start a three-year term as poor and still struggling to become established and self- nuncio any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor by a treasurer at the end of the bishops’ November meeting. sufficient. bishop and to work and reflect with one another to pro- • Elected Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli of Paterson, N.J., During their meeting, the bishops also heard a brief mote full implementation of the charter in every diocese. as chairman of the Committee on Doctrine until report from Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien of the U.S. In another follow-up action in their ongoing work to November 2006. He will serve the remainder of the term Archdiocese of Military Services, chairman of the respond to the sexual abuse problem, the bishops elevated opened up by the resignation of Archbishop William J. Committee on the North American College Rome, on the their Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse to a standing Levada of San Francisco, who was recently appointed pre- capital campaign for the college, the U.S. national semi- committee and renamed it the Committee for the fect of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the nary in Rome. Protection of Children and Young People. Faith by Pope Benedict XVI. Archbishop O’Brien told the bishops that although it is Its chairman will be elected by the bishops and will be Following up on a request to a group of U.S. bishops still in its early stages, the campaign has already raised an automatic member of the USCCB Administrative last year by the late Pope John Paul II, the bishops one-fourth of its $25 million goal. He said funds raised Committee, but unlike any other committee of that kind, decided that each diocese in the country should establish will be divided between a scholarship endowment and its membership is to include one bishop from each of the an annual day of prayer specifically for priestly vocations. “critically needed capital improvements” for the seminary 14 USCCB regions—at least double the size of other In preparation for a probable debate and vote this fall and its graduate house for priests. standing conference committees. on a document on lay ecclesial ministry, the bishops Although the bishops met for three morning and two Also on the clergy sexual abuse issue, the bishops com- devoted about half an hour on June 16 to hearing pre- afternoon sessions, only the first two morning sessions mitted themselves to spending up to $1 million from a sentations by three bishops on various aspects of that were open to journalists and invited observers. And the reserve fund to help pay for a study of the causes and con- issue. second of those was closed to all news photographers text of that abuse over the past half-century. The study is With more than 30,000 lay people now employed full- after one bishop complained that he thought a pool pho- expected to cost between $2 million and $5 million, and time or part-time in U.S. Catholic parishes as lay ecclesial tographer who was to be admitted to both sessions had the bishops’ financial commitment is expected to help ministers, working in the name of the Church under the been intrusive and disruptive during the morning session generate additional funds from foundations and philan- authority of its ordained ministers, questions about the on June 16. thropists to pay for the entire study. role of such lay ministers and their relation to the Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., chairman of On another financial matter, the bishops who head dio- ordained have come increasingly to the fore in recent the bishops’ Committee on Communications, told a press ceses rejected a request by their Committee on Budget years. conference that the ban on news photographers was tem- and Finance to increase their diocesan assessment by The proposed document is intended to address such porary and the committee hoped to establish photographer 4 percent next year to cover one-fourth of an expected issues as the theology of lay ecclesial ministry, the call to guidelines that would avoid such problems before the 2006 conference budget deficit of more than $2 million. such ministry, formation and discernment, authorization bishops hold their next general meeting in November. † Revisions said not to weaken charter and nor ms for child protection

CHICAGO (CNS)—When the U.S. bishops over- approval is required before the revisions can take effect. Since the norms deal with legal procedures in the whelmingly approved revisions in the charter and norms The bishops approved the revised charter, norms and Church when a priest or deacon is accused of breaking the to protect children and deal with clergy sex abuse on episcopal commitment statement for five years, intending Church law against clerical sexual activity with minors, it June 17, they did not weaken either document, to review all three at the end of that time. only made sense to use the code’s own legal definition of Archbishop Harry J. Flynn of St. Paul-Minneapolis told Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, U.S. leader of the crime in the norms, he said. reporters at the final press conference of the bishops’ the mixed commission of Vatican and U.S. Church offi- Several other changes in the norms also simply spring meeting in Chicago. cials that drafted revisions of the norms, said the biggest See CHARTER, page 8 The archbishop, who has headed the bishops’ Ad Hoc change was adopting the definition of sexual abuse of Committee on Sexual Abuse for the past three years, said minors found in the Code of Canon Law as the definition the bishops continue to have a “zero tolerance” policy on to be used in the norms. such abuse. He said their policy follows the principle enun- ciated by the late Pope John Paul II that there is no room in the priesthood for those who would abuse children. The bishops approved revisions in their “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” by a 228-4 vote and changes in the “Essential Norms” implementing the charter legislatively, 229-3. In other actions related to dealing with child sexual abuse by clergy and the prevention of such abuse, the bishops: • Committed themselves to providing up to $1 million from their own reserve funds to help finance a planned study on the causes and context of such abuse; the study is expected to cost between $2 million and $5 million. • Adopted by a vote of 223-4 a “Statement of Episcopal wanted Commitment” outlining how they will deal with one mattresses, bedding another in seeking to assure full implementation of the used charter and norms in all dioceses. & appliances • Elevated the Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse to the level of a permanent committee of the U.S. Confer- ence of Catholic Bishops. Help the Society Society of St. St. Vincent Vincent de Paul Paul help help the the The restructured committee has been renamed the poor who don’tdon’t have have a a bed bed to to sleep sleep on on or or a stovea sto to ve to cook their meals on. They need clothing and Committee for the Protection of Children and Young cook their meals on. They need clothe washers and washers and dryers. People, and Archbishop Flynn was appointed its chairman driers too. until the bishops can conduct a regular election for a new Little children who have no TV to watch need chairman this November. your working TV. We give all sorts of needed Continuing action to deal with clergy sexual abuse of household items to the poor at no charge to them. minors and its prevention, especially through the revision Please consider donating your items to the Society of the charter and norms, was the biggest issue facing the of St. Vincent de Paul. U.S. bishops at their June 16-18 meeting in Chicago. Those two key documents were originally adopted in Call 317-687-1006 to make arrangements with our volunteers 2002 with a projected two-year life span before review. to donate your household items. That life span was extended when the bishops were not able to make the revisions at their November 2004 meet- The Society of St.Vincent de Paul ing because a consultation with the Vatican over revision P.O. Box 19133 of the norms was not yet completed. Indianapolis, IN 46219 The revisions in the “Essential Norms” were few and www.svdpindy.org limited in scope. Since they have the force of law, Vatican Page 8 The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005

molesting minors. CHARTER • Establishing sexual abuse awareness continued from page 7 and safe environment programs and poli- cies throughout dioceses, parishes and

reflected more precision in legal terminol- schools, including background checks on Karen Callaway CNS photo by ogy, such as inserting “canonical” before priests, other Church personnel and volun- “due process” at one point and, at another teers who work with children. point, inserting a note that an accused • Forming diocesan review boards to cleric “enjoys the presumption of inno- review cases independently and hire vic- cence” during the investigation of the alle- tim outreach coordinators. gation. • Creating a National Review Board The section on the applicability of the and an Office of Child and Youth norms to clerics in religious orders was Protection, with responsibility for moni- rewritten, with appropriate canon law ref- toring dioceses for compliance with the erences added, to state more clearly the charter and reporting the findings annu- autonomy of religious orders over the ally. internal life of their community, while • Conducting two major national stud- affirming the bishop’s authority to prohibit ies on clergy sexual abuse of minors, one a religious who has abused a minor from on its nature and scope and the other on engaging in any public ministry in his dio- its causes and context. cese. The revised version retains all 17 arti- The charter has been rewritten exten- cles, although portions of Article 5 that sively to reflect the fact that its provisions repeated legal provisions of the “Essential have now been in place since June 2002. Norms” were deleted as unnecessary and The main work of dioceses now is contin- redundant. uing implementation—not establishing Throughout the revision the future new policies, programs, offices and other tense verbs of the original charter are structures to meet charter requirements changed to the present tense because the initially, as many dioceses had to do when charter is already operational. it was first adopted. For example, “will be” has been In the revised charter, the relationship changed to “are to be,” and references to of the bishops’ conference and its officers creation of the review board and national Patricia O’Donnell Ewers, chairman of the National Review Board, visits with Passionist Father Michael with the National Review Board and office have been changed to reflect the Higgins, vice president of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, during a break at the opening of USCCB Office of Child and Youth fact that they have been established. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops midyear meeting in Chicago on June 16. Topics on the two- Protection is spelled out more clearly. The revised preamble to the charter day public agenda included priestly formation, a pastoral letter on world mission, a statement on Conference officials emphasized that reflects what the bishops have done since Catholic schools, clergy sexual abuse and U.S. adaptations of the Roman Missal. changes in that area did not weaken the 2002 to implement its policies and proce- authority of the board, which monitors dures. next three.” way as it applies to priests and deacons. implementation of the charter in every On one of the most debated substantive He said some victims’ groups have “In cases of an allegation of sexual diocese. issues, the revision remains firm: “For assisted the bishops in that work, but abuse of minors by bishops, we will The original charter contained 17 arti- even a single act of sexual abuse of a “there are others that, no matter what we apply the requirements of the charter cles spelling out specific projects, policies, minor ... the offending priest or deacon is did or said, it would not be satisfactory.” also to ourselves, respecting always programs and structures that the bishops to be permanently removed from ministry The commitment of the bishops to pro- Church law as it applies to bishops,” it would set up nationally and in their dioce- and, if warranted, dismissed from the cler- tect children and root out sexual abuse “is says. “In such cases we will inform the ses. These included: ical state.” evident in every vote and decision we apostolic nuncio,” the papal representa- • Removing from ministry any priests When a reporter asked Archbishop have made,” he said. tive to the United States. and deacons who have sexually abused Flynn about complaints from leaders of The “Statement of Episcopal The statement pledges the bishops to minors. victims’ groups that the bishops’ response Commitment” is a slight revision of one procedures and practices of moral respon- • Reaching out to victims and their to sexual abuse is still insufficient, the adopted in 2002. It notes that since bish- sibility to one another and mutual support families pastorally and in other ways. archbishop said, “Look about you. See ops “are directly accountable to the Holy and correction in helping one another • Notifying civil authorities when what has happened in the past three years See,” the charter and special U.S. norms interpret and implement the charter cor- Church personnel are accused of and see what is going to happen in the cannot be applied to bishops in the same rectly. † Program of Priestly Formation raises bar on preparation for theology

CHICAGO (CNS)—After some debate seminaries, raising speculation among jour- Catholic colleges, universities and seminar- formation issued only months before the over tougher seminary academic and forma- nalists at the meeting about when that docu- ies around the world. fourth edition was adopted. tion standards, the U.S. bishops on June 17 ment may appear and what it will say. The Bishop Nienstedt said at the Vatican’s One of the major insights in the papal adopted a revised Program of Priestly discussion arose out of a statement in the request the bishops would seek to make the document was its emphasis on “human for- Formation by an overwhelming margin, new program that U.S. seminaries will fol- new document effective for a five-year mation”—the social, psychological, psycho- 231-3. low Vatican guidelines in that area. period, anticipating that revisions will be in sexual, emotional and relational maturation If approved by the Vatican, it will replace Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New Ulm, order following an approaching Vatican- of the seminarian—as an integrating factor the fourth edition of the program, which has Minn., chairman of the bishops’ Committee supervised visitation of all U.S. seminaries for the spiritual, intellectual and pastoral set the norms for U.S. seminary programs on Priestly Formation and of the subcom- to assess how well they form future priests formation on which seminary programs tra- and seminary admission policies since mittee that drafted the fifth edition of the in celibacy and related areas. ditionally focused. 1992. Program of Priestly Formation, introduced Like the fourth edition in 1992, the fifth Human formation gets stronger, more Most of the debate centered on language the proposed new document to the bishops edition of the program speaks of four detailed treatment in the new document in the new document calling for a minimum on June 16 and guided the debate before the dimensions of formation that seminarians than it got in 1992. The main section on of two years of pre-theology studies for new vote the following day. must develop and integrate in their years of formation for celibacy, for example, came seminarians who got their college degree Like earlier editions, the program will set preparation for priesthood: intellectual, pas- under the heading of spiritual formation in outside the seminary system. national norms and principles that must be toral, spiritual and human. Those dimen- 1992, but it is treated mainly under the The discussion also drew new attention applied in all U.S. seminaries once it is sions were spelled out by Pope John Paul II human formation heading in the new to a long-expected Vatican document on the approved by the Vatican’s Congregation for in Pastores Dabo Vobis (I Will Give You edition. admission of homosexually oriented men to Catholic Education, which oversees Shepherds), a 1992 document on priestly See FORMATION, page 16

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By Margaret Nelson that not even one is to be lost.” He called this “an ongoing mission for us.” Smiles and clapping erupted from the “It strikes me that many people around 170 people who gathered at Holy Angels the world and many people throughout Parish Center in Indianapolis on June 5 to history have thought of Africa as a lost Charles Schisla Photos by celebrate the African Catholic Church. continent,” said Father Taylor. A procession of 17 members of the He told of the 2002 statement of the African Catholic Ministry in the archdio- U.S. Bishops in solidarity with Africa, cese began the 4 p.m. prayer service, “A calling the U.S. Church to reach out to Celebration of the African Family Tree.” contribute and do whatever it can to make Natives of Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria, sure the love of God becomes a reality in Togo, Uganda and the United States car- that continent. In their commitment to ried a crucifix, a Bible, statues of Mary peace, justice and development, the bish- and Jesus, a photo of the Ugandan martyrs ops called on the U.S. government to and the images of other African saints as address present challenges and encourage the song “Ebintu Byoona Obiheebwa future growth. Ruhanga” (meaning “everything is given Father Taylor remembered that the late to you by God and you ought to thank Pope John Paul II said, “Africa is not des- him”) was played. tined for death but for life.” Immaculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix Since the time of the Apostles, Father (IHMR) Sister Christine Nantaba led the Taylor said, the growing influence of the prayers for “our people living in the four people of the Catholic Church in Africa corners of the earth” with members of the has been felt throughout the world. Today, assembly turning to the east, south, west there are 210 million Catholics of African and north. IHMR Sister Faustina descent in the world, 130 million of them Nansubuga of Uganda poured a libation on the continent of Africa itself. In Latin and Florence Tchuisse of Cameroon held America, there are 60 million Catholics of a bowl while Sally Stovall of Nigeria read African descent. There are three million Sally Stovall from Nigeria offers a crucifix to Father Kenneth Taylor during the prayer service proces- prayers commemorating the gifts of previ- African-American Catholics in the U.S., sion of “A Celebration of the African Family Tree” on June 5 at Holy Angels Parish Center in ous generations and those who still strug- 250 of them serving as priests. Six hun- Indianapolis. Father Clarence Waldon (from left), Amanda Strong and Doris Parker wait to receive other gle for justice. The assembly answered dred native African priests serve here, he gifts from members of the African Catholic Ministry. A-she meaning “so be it.” The “Praise said. God Alleluia” was sung in languages used Father Taylor explained that work in people,” Father Taylor said. presented a style show, explaining how in Nigeria, Uganda and Togo. The worship the archdiocese includes refugee resettle- Intercessory prayers for the success of and where African natives wear the gar- aid contained translations of all the ment of people seeking to escape the vio- the 2006 African National Eucharistic ments shown. The men and women mod- prayers and songs. lence and devastation of their native Congress, for all families and for an end els represented the Indianapolis parishes In his homily, Father Kenneth Taylor, African countries, such as Sudan and to war, disease, hunger and poverty in of Holy Angels, Holy Spirit, St. Andrew, director of the archdiocesan Office of Somalia. Africa and around the world were offered St. Gabriel, St. Michael and SS. Peter and Multicultural Ministry and pastor of Father Taylor said the archdiocese is in languages spoken in Nigeria, Uganda Paul Cathedral. St. Michael the Archangel Parish in trying to “make real Jesus’ message of no and Togo. Sister Christine, chair of the African Indianapolis, said that the lost sheep mes- one being lost.” And he said that it is “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” was Catholic Ministry, said that one of the rea- sage of Matthew 18 is one that “repeats important that we have solidarity on an the closing song. sons for the ministry is to help native itself throughout Scripture and Christian individual level. Eleven barefoot members of the arch- Africans feel welcomed and treasured and history—that God is for all people and “Jesus came to bring salvation to all diocesan African Catholic Ministry pre- to make that population more a part of the sented typical African dances, later invit- Church of Indianapolis. ing the audience to join them. “We settled here under a variety of cir- Father Clarence Waldon, pastor of Holy cumstances, but all share the common Angels Parish, led the prayers before the faith,” said Sister Christine. ethnic dinner, which included lamb, fish and chicken served with spinach, rice and (Margaret Nelson is a member of yams. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Fifteen members of the ministry Indianapolis.) †

Children who attended “A Celebration of the African Family Tree” prayer service on June 5 at Holy Angels Parish Center in Indianapolis enjoyed dancing with adults who demonstrated traditional dances from several African countries.

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(Note: St. Paul Catholic County, all parishes in this Marion; St. Maurice Parish, priests serving St. Simon the Lourdes parishes (two priests STAFFING Center on the campus of deanery are served by Bene- Napoleon; Immaculate Con- Apostle Parish and to one priest) continued from page 3 Indiana University in dictine monks of Saint Mein- ception Parish, Millhousen; St. Thomas the Apostle • St. Bernadette Parish to Bloomington will be staffed rad Archabbey. Recommen- and St. Denis Parish, Jennings Parish, Fortville become a chapel 1,000 households. by Dominican friars begin- dations for future staffing are County • Cluster St. Philip Neri The future parish staffing ning on July 1, 2005.) deferred to the discretion of, • From two priests to one and Holy Cross parishes (two The strategic planning committee’s report is and collaboration with, the priest serving Holy Family priests to one priest) committee report continues regarded by the archdiocese Indianapolis South archabbot. Parish, Oldenburg, and • Cluster SS. Peter and the work begun in 1989 as a resource guide for mak- Deanery St. Peter Parish, Franklin Paul Cathedral and St. Mary when a Future Parish ing staffing decisions in the Current (2004): 17 priests Batesville Deanery County parishes (two priests to one Staffing Committee of the future. It suggests what the are serving the deanery Current (2004): 15 priests priest) Priests’ Personnel Board was Archdiocese of Indianapolis By 2012: 17 priests serv- are serving the deanery Connersville Deanery • Cluster St. Therese of appointed by the late might do between now and ing the deanery (with a fur- By 2012: 10 priests serv- Current (2004): seven the Infant Jesus (Little Indianapolis Archbishop 2012. In no way do the ther reduction to 14 priests, ing the deanery priests are serving the dean- Flower) and Our Lady of Edward T. O’Meara. † report and its recommenda- if priests are needed else- ery tions constitute a “master where) • From two priests to one By 2012: five priests serv- Spanish bishops join plan” that can’t be changed. priest serving St. Louis ing the deanery Following are the parish • From three priests to Parish, Batesville (being thousands in protest against staffing recommendations: two priests at Our Lady of implemented • From two priests to one the Greenwood Parish, • From two priests to one priest serving St. Gabriel legalization of gay marriage Bloomington Deanery Greenwood (already imple- priest and one parish life Parish, Connersville, and Current (2004): nine mented) coordinator serving St. Jo- St. Bridget Parish, Liberty MADRID, Spain to a rally at the city’s central priests are serving the dean- • From two priests to one seph Parish, Shelbyville and • From two priests to one (CNS)—Senior Spanish plaza of Puerta del Sol on ery priest at Our Lady of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish, priest and one deacon serv- clergy joined hundreds of June 18. By 2012: seven priests Greenwood Parish (already Shelby County ing the Richmond Catholic thousands of protesters in About 500,000 people serving the deanery implemented) • From two priests to one Community (Holy Family, central Madrid, calling on participated in the demon- • From two priests to one priest and one parish life St. Andrew, and St. Mary the government to withdraw stration, organizers told • From two priests to one priest at St. Barnabas Parish coordinator serving St. Law- parishes) with a reduction in a bill that will allow homo- Madrid’s public television priest serving St. John the rence Parish, Lawrenceburg, the number of Masses sexual couples to marry and station. Apostle Parish, Bloomington, Tell City Deanery and St. Mary of the Immacu- adopt children. Praising the “remarkable and St. Jude the Apostle Current (2004): five priests late Conception Parish, Indianapolis East Deanery Under the slogan “The size” of the protest, Cardinal Parish, Spencer are serving the deanery Aurora. Current (2004): 14 priests Family Matters,” printed on Antonio Rouco Varela of • From two priests to one By 2012: two priests • From two priests to one are serving the deanery a massive banner held aloft Madrid, who marched at the priest serving St. Charles serving the deanery priest serving St. John the By 2012: 10 priests serv- by helium-filled balloons, head of the demonstration Borromeo Parish, Blooming- With the exception of Baptist Parish, Osgood; ing the deanery the demonstrators filed flanked by his three auxiliary ton St. Joseph Parish, Crawford St. Magdalen Parish, New • From three priests to two slowly through searing heat bishops, later suggested the government take note of the show of discontent. The gay marriage and adoption bill comes before Spain’s upper house at the end of June. The bill “would be better off withdrawn,” Cardinal Rouco told reporters after You can do it. You can lose the weight. the march. And you can keep it off, once and for all. The government of Because we will be with you, every step of Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has the way, with a personal treatment plan said it will not formally just for you. Do it. Take the first step. respond to the protesters, although it has criticized the (317) 782-7525 participation of senior mem- bers of the opposition Popular Party. The march was organized by the Spanish Forum for the Family, a nondenominational umbrella group that is made up of sizeable Spanish Catholic organizations. The forum spent months coordi- nating the travel of tens of thousands of people from across the country. Homemade posters were scattered among thousands of balloons bearing the rally’s slogan. “Zapatero, I am a child not an experi- ment,” read one banner that was pasted onto a child’s buggy. Others noted the Church’s role in the opposi- tion to the government’s g social policies: “Be coura- geous, bishops, you are not alone.” The Spanish bishops’ con- ference had formally thrown its weight behind the demon- stration some days before. This marked the latest move in the war of words between the Church and the govern- MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS CENTER weightloss.StFrancisHospitals.or ment over a wide range of social policy proposals, which also include the relax- ation of Spain’s abortion laws. Together with Cardinal Rouco, 19 bishops from across Spain joined the pro- testers, including the bish- ops’ conference vice presi- dent, Archbishop Antonio Canizares Llovera of Toledo. Heralding the high turnout of the march as a “huge success,” the Spanish Forum for the Family hailed the tens of thousands of fam- ilies who participated. † A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2005 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Creation and humanity exist to give praise and glor y to God

By Fr. John W. Crossin, O.S.F.S. But these well-known cases are the exceptions, not the rule. God more often Appointments fill my calendar. speaks in the “gentle breeze” of interior Meetings with specialists fill my days. I grace. Often, or so it seems to me, rely on these specialists. I “put my faith” God is slow. Inner healing occurs over CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by in their expertise. time. One aspect of our lives and then I have little understanding of how the another is called into question and trans- nervous system or cell phone works. formed. When I have a problem, I look to my Often, an experience of human limita- telephone or e-mail directory for the tion or death is the catalyst for reconsid- right name and address. eration of our life’s direction. These can In affluent societies or groups, it is bring our vague disquiets into focus. possible to live each day as if God does Some experiences are beyond the minis- not exist. We rely on specialists to solve trations of specialists. They require the our problems. The government provides deeper direction of the Holy Spirit. for social well-being. Technology pro- The guidance of the Spirit is not the vides rapid communication. “God of the Gaps” spoken of these days The media rarely mention God. in the dialogue of science and religion. It Sunday mornings can be occupied is not God filling in where we have no with a gigantic newspaper or brunch. scientific data. Conversations dwell on politics or per- But to accept the Spirit’s guidance is sonalities or the TV show “Survivor.” ultimately to adopt a total view of real- Social events can focus on the quality of ity: God is sustaining all things. All of the wine or preparation and presentation our expanding universe is in God. of food. Likewise God creates—most likely This is not new. For centuries, people through evolution—and sustains all liv- have put their trust in “other gods.” This ing things. The Son of God, Jesus Christ, is not to say that, when surveyed, people offers a message of salvation from sin. Choir members of Holy Comforter St. Cyprian Catholic Parish in Washington, D.C., sing during Mass. would say they don’t believe in God. He offers a most profound healing of our Christians are called to discern their God-given gifts, develop them and share them with the community. Rather, it is that we can function on a deepest alienation. He sends his Spirit to day-to-day basis as if God does not guide us and bring us peace. exist. In this context, other people are seen Christians respect God’s gift of life We can, perhaps unconsciously, as gifts from God. We value the exper- embrace a functional secularity in daily tise of doctors and information tech- By Fr. Dale Launderville, O.S.B. belongs to God and does not come from life, living 99 percent of the time as if nology professionals. Their intelligence us” (2 Cor 4:7). God does not exist or is far away. and knowledge are gifts to use and Our lives are limited, not only in St. Paul teaches that the power bring- Filling our days this way does not get value. length but also in terms of power. ing us life will be a power we cannot at the deeper issues of human living. War Each person has gifts. Our community Jesus addressed this struggle between control. This teaching was challenging and peace, good and evil, life and death is strongest when, in using these gifts, the forces of life and death. He made for early Christians, and seems even stay at some distance from the gods of we contribute to the common good, give clear to his disciples that how they more difficult for Christians who live expertise, security and comfort. Yet, as thanks to God for the gifts of others and responded to the struggle between life in today’s technologically advanced we live our lives, deeper questions seek to discern our own gifts, develop and death would shape their self-under- society. inevitably arise in our minds. them and share them with the commu- standing in a fundamental way. The extraordinary power that St. Paul God’s inner call, the impulse of the nity. While Jesus combated forces of disin- speaks of is still active in our time, but Holy Spirit, can be obscured for some We also thank God for social well- tegration by curing physical and emo- access to it is covered over by the remark- time, but God can be persistent—calling being and material prosperity. We try to tional illnesses, he also resolutely able displays of lesser powers under us to see the “bigger picture” and thus to live simply and extend prosperity to oth- accepted his destiny of crucifixion. human control, such as advances in medi- grow spiritually. ers on our planet who are not so fortu- The belief that life is a gift sustained cine and information technology. One avenue of God’s grace can be nate. even in the midst of death has set the fol- At the time of Jesus and Paul, the through healing. Jesus healed people of Jesus Christ is our ultimate frame- lowers of Jesus apart through the cen- Roman imperial system was an invasive their physical and spiritual ailments. work. Within this framework, we under- turies. Jesus’ followers fear the Lord, power in the Jewish people’s lives. Early Today, we need inner healing beyond stand and value all people and all things. while those who invest only in this life Christians would have revered the myste- the scope of medicine. Most people Each expertise, each good, each gift can fear the death-dealing forces that shorten rious forces of nature. carry within them hurts from their past be seen in proper perspective and with earthly life. Often, the dangerous forces Christians are called to take seriously life that become the scars of living. proper value. We see all in light of eter- that we fear are wielded by people. the maxim, “The beginning of wisdom is These can be an occasion for deeper nity, in light of our commitment to fol- St. Paul feared the Lord so he the fear of the Lord” (Ps 111:10). If we reflection or turning to the Lord. low Christ. explained how all the troubles that have our priorities in order, our afflictions Usually, divine grace appears to work All creation and all humanity exist to afflicted him were not reasons for despair, will be meaningful as a participation in its way into our lives gradually. give praise and glory to God. but rather signs that he was sharing in Christ’s sufferings. St. Paul encountered Christ on the Christ’s suffering and death. road to Damascus, and St. Augustine (Oblate Father John Crossin is executive “We have this treasure in clay jars,” (Benedictine Father Dale Launderville is experienced the voice telling him to director of the Washington Theological St. Paul said, “so that it may be made a Scripture scholar at St. John’s “take and read” in the garden. Consortium in Washington, D.C.) † clear that this extraordinary power University in Collegeville, Minn.) † Discussion Point Helping others leads to progress This Week’s Question world in a way we couldn’t have without the progress of technology and science. For example, more food How do you define “human progress”? What is a con- can be produced faster so it can be provided to those temporary sign of it? in less prosperous nations.” (Caroline Weltzer, “If people become more and more aware of other peo- Florence, Ky.) ple, nationalities and races, and are concerned about “The way I measure progress is if we, as a community, helping, that’s real progress.” (Father Thomas are becoming more Christ-like in the exercise of our Donnelly, M.M., Kamuela, Hawaii) free will.” (Curry Hagerty, Washington, D.C.) “With each step ahead, there’s a step sideways or Lend Us Your Voice back. For example, the Internet shows great progress,

but it can be abused and misused. We must use all our An upcoming edition asks: Why do you think freedom Catholic Review gifts for the better. ... We must choose the better thing, of religion is an important right today? which is not always the easiest thing.” (Sandy To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to Hawekotte, Overland Park, Kan.) [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at “We’ve been able to reach people throughout the 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † Buck, Amy CNS photo by Page 12 The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Jesus in the Gospels: He fed the multitudes Celebrating our

See Matthew 14:13-21, 15:32-39, 16:9-10, what he did was “eucharisted”—“gave many wicker baskets you took up? Or the interdependence Mark 6:34-44, 8:1-9, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-15 thanks.” seven loaves for the 4,000, and how many The story in the Gospels also looks wicker baskets you took up?” on July 4th Even those who aren’t familiar with the backward to the feeding of the Israelites in Well, how many were there? The first Bible know the story of Jesus feeding the the desert with manna and Elisha’s feed- time, when Jesus fed Jews, the fragments Coming up to the end of June, many of multitudes with only a ing a hundred men with small provisions, were collected in 12 wicker baskets, one us might already be making plans for few loaves of bread as narrated in the Second Book of Kings for each of the 12 tribes of Israel. The Independence Day. I and a few fish. This (4:42-44). second time, when Jesus fed Gentiles, the know that various incident is the only Although most people know this story, fragments were collected in seven baskets, retailers as well as my miracle of Jesus many don’t realize that Jesus did this one for each of the Gentile nations that neighbors have done recounted in all four twice. According to Matthew and Mark, occupied Palestine when Joshua led the so. Gospels, indicating its the first time he fed 5,000 Jews (plus, as Israelites across the Jordan River—the I’ve seen signs importance to the early Matthew chauvinistically says, women Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, pointing to stores that Christians. and children) at present-day Tabgha, about Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and seem to pop up Some people try to two miles from Capernaum. The second Jebusites (see Deut 7:1). overnight like bottle explain away this mir- time he fed 4,000 Gentiles on the other But back to that first miracle, at rockets, selling all acle by saying that perhaps the people had side of the Sea of Galilee. Tabgha: John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus kinds of fireworks. actually brought food along with them and He performed the first miracle out of knew that the people were so impressed And I’ve already heard a number of the Jesus just encouraged them to share it. In kindness and compassion. The people by it that they were going to carry him off low-level explosives shot off in nearby the first place, if they believe that Jesus were close enough to villages that they and make him king. So, as Mark’s Gospel backyards. was God, why try to explain away a mira- could have gotten food. The second mira- says, he made his disciples get into their The independence of our nation that we cle? Don’t they believe that Jesus could cle was a real emergency, performed after boat and head for Bethsaida while he celebrate on the Fourth of July is a good perform miracles? Secondly, do they also the people had been with Jesus for three withdrew to the mountain alone. The last thing. That freedom from the king of not believe in the Eucharist, which this days, were out of food, and they were far thing he wanted at this point was to attract England for which our ancestors fought miracle anticipated? from inhabited places. too much attention from Herod, who bravely over 200 years ago points to a fun- The Gospels used eucharistic lan- Jesus alluded to both feedings later in undoubtedly had spies in the crowd. damental independence of each human per- guage—Jesus “said the blessing, broke the Matthew’s Gospel: “Do you not remember Tiberius, where Herod lived, was within son. loaves, and gave them.” John’s word for the five loaves for the 5,000, and how sight of Tabgha. † Created in the image and likeness of God, each person has an inalienable dig- Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes nity, which arguably the ideals of our nation’s founders call us to defend in our own day. Whatever happened to the good old summertime? But being made in the image of God means that there is something in our When we think of summertime, we bright Minnesota blue, with occasional bling among the troops, including me, but humanity that is mysterious. We are not often imagine all the clichés gained from chubby white clouds. nostalgia has made these marathons into simply independent persons with a pro- books and movies, Summer meant wearing shorts, riding wonderful memories. Our family sits found dignity written into our uniqueness. stuff like wearing a my bike into town to go swimming in around now marveling at the fun we had, We are also interdependent creatures raggedy straw hat and Lake Minnetonka, and sleeping in a tent the many places we saw, the history we whose fulfillment is inextricably tied to fishing with a bamboo in the back yard with my girlfriend. I also absorbed (or knew we should have). being in relationship with others. pole in the Mississippi spent a week every July with my grand- If we were honest and nostalgia had Just as Jesus’ life here on earth was River with Tom parents in Wisconsin. They had a serious not colored our opinions, we might not made complete when he poured himself Sawyer. All the lazy, farm, which included a bull, a very big put summers in this pleasant light. For out fully out of love for us in his death on hazy days of summer deal indeed. instance, I’d remember the ubiquitous poi- the cross, so each one of us who were bap- nostalgia hits us and Our kids didn’t live on a farm, but they son ivy, which made me miserable for at tized into Christ will discover the ultimate we think, whatever also had the bike riding and camping out, least one month every summer. meaning of our lives only when we give of happened to that kind plus lots of softball and football in the lot Our kids would probably only remem- ourselves in service to others. of summer? next door. Vacations were always part of ber the long car rides, with squirming lit- And so as July 4 approaches and we Well, to tell the truth, I don’t think it their summer, at first to visit grandparents tle brothers plastered hotly next to them, prepare to celebrate our independence, it is ever existed, at least not since Tom and family and later, when Dad had more and droning guides telling them all kinds important for us to honor our interdepen- Sawyer was alive. Probably, not even time off, to travel the country. of things they didn’t care to know about dence as well. then. Ah yes, vacations. The way this went Fort Ticonderoga or Sutter’s Mill. Healthy family life is defined by inter- The way I remember summer back in was, Dad made an itinerary for a certain Even Mark Twain, in writing “Tom dependence. No one member of a family is prehistoric times when I was young, it area we hadn’t visited before. He’d figure Sawyer,” was probably seeing his any less or more important than any other. was always hot and sunny. There were mileage, available campgrounds and, most Missouri childhood through a rosy lens. Each, from the youngest baby to the oldest grasshoppers forever jumping out of the important, whatever historic sites were on His summers seemed always relaxed and parent, contributes to the flourishing of all. long grass and noisy insects making the the way coming and going. No matter how free, the great river ran majestically and This may seem obviously clear to us only sounds except for an occasional air- obscure. the fishing was good. when parents provide for all of the material plane going overhead. Funds were limited, so we’d figure Summers are just one more wonderful needs of their children. But children play Since I lived on a farm, the smell out- costs down to the last dollar, with a cer- gift from our God. And, so are the recon- an invaluable role in the sanctification of side was not always related to flowers and tain amount of money allotted for each stituted memories we take from them. their parents. shrubs. However, when Dad mowed the day. If we had to pay an unexpected The Catechism of the Catholic Church field there was a heavenly odor of mown entrance fee one day, we’d make up for it (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the teaches that “children…contribute to the grass and even better, alfalfa or clover. with peanut butter sandwiches the next. Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular growth in holiness of their parents” (2227). Overhead, the skies were always that There was a certain amount of grum- columnist for The Criterion.) † It goes on to say that this happens in the grittiness of everyday life. The blessed Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister entrance of children into a home spurs par- ents to be more generous and to forgive constantly. Faith of our fathers is evident in pr esidency “Mutual affection suggests this,” the Catechism says. “The charity of Christ In my two decades of writing for The dered why the name of God in prayer is scenes documentary is not all roses. It demands it” (2227). Criterion, I have never blatantly recom- tolerated in such a public setting but also frankly reveals the president’s not so But as vital as interdependence within a mended a television frowned upon when used in legislative exemplary past life, including the reason family is to the salvation of each of its program. However, I sessions or public schools. But that’s he made a personal decision to change at members, this connectedness extends do now. I suggest that another story.) age 40. beyond the bounds of the home to other readers tune their TV The DVD taught me more than I ever I encourage readers to see this June 28 families as well. sets to PAX-TV on knew about President Bush and his back- PAX-TV program no matter what political From time to time, parents and children June 28 at 9 p.m. ground. It also gives previously unknown views are held. As I said before, this is can find it especially difficult to give of (EDT), 8 p.m. (CDT). insight into the spiritual life of America’s not about politics. It is about faith. themselves to each other. Demands at work I learned about this leader in the Oval Office, as well as that Readers wanting a DVD or additional might be more intense. Or a particular program through of his family and associates. Special, too, information can do so through Grizzly developmental stage in a child’s life might e-mail from Grizzly are the interviews with people of varied Adams Productions, Inc: make life in the home more tedious. Adams Productions ages and religions who have witnessed www.grizzlyadams.tv or 800-811-0548. God can bless such families with his (GAP), Inc., which for ten years has made Bush’s faith-in-action. One is a poignant Faith in the White House reminded me grace to overcome these troubles through family-friendly films. GAP’s message but happy segment about a faith-filled of writer Frederick William Faber’s well- the example and support given to them by offered a preview DVD about “faith in the seriously ill boy getting his wish to meet known words for the hymn, “Faith of our other families who have weathered such White House.” the president. Fathers.” The original third stanza problems in the past. When I found the actual DVD’s full title BBC correspondent Justin Webb sums reflected Faber’s Catholic roots: “Faith of In any case, no matter how much help to be “George W. Bush: Faith in the White up some of the program well: “Nobody our fathers, Mary’s prayers/Shall win our one family might need from another, every House,” my fear was this might be political spends more time on his knees than country back to thee …” That reminds family has something to contribute to the propaganda; but it is not about politics. It is George W. Bush. The Bush administration us to also place our nation’s future into good of another, even those who on the about faith, not only in the White House hums to the sound of prayer. Prayer meet- the loving care of Christ’s Blessed surface appear to be doing well. currently but with an historical overview ings take place day and night. It’s not Mother. Independence Day is often a time when about the faith of past presidents. uncommon to see White House func- families gather together to enjoy each Also, I learned this: Every American tionaries hurrying down corridors carrying (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of other’s company. Perhaps this July 4 they president has mentioned God in his inau- Bibles.” Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is could give thanks for the interdependence gural speech. (Of course, I then won- However, this revealing behind-the- a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † that each has with the other. † The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005 Page 13

FThirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, June 27 Thursday, June 30 Sunday, June 26, 2005 Cyril of Alexandria, bishop The First Holy Martyrs of the and doctor Holy Roman Church • 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a He is the Redeemer. Genesis 18:16-33 Genesis 22:1b-19 An added consideration is that in and • Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Psalm 103:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 115:1-6, 8-9 • Matthew 10:37-42 through baptism Christians actually bond with Jesus in a miraculous and powerful Matthew 8:18-22 Matthew 9:1-8 way. Second Kings provides the first read- For its last reading, the Church pre- Tuesday, June 28 Friday, July 1 ing for this weekend’s liturgy. sents us with a selection from Irenaeus, bishop and martyr Blessed Junipero Serra, priest Originally, First St. Matthew’s Gospel. and Second Kings As was the case last weekend, the Genesis 19:15-29 Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, were one volume. As Lord is blunt and direct. He again is men- Psalm 26:2-3, 9-12 62-67 renditions and transla- tioned as speaking to the Apostles, those Matthew 8:23-27 Psalm 106:1-5 tions of the Scriptures most special students commissioned by Vigil Mass for Peter and Paul, Matthew 9:9-13 occurred, this one vol- Jesus to continue the work of redemption. Apostles ume was divided into Jesus insists that to be truly faithful, Acts 3:1-10 Saturday, July 2 two books. any disciple must be prepared to leave The title of these mother or father, son or daughter, even Psalm 19:2-5 Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29 books implies that husband or wife, if a relationship threat- Galatians 1:11-20 Psalm 135:1-6 they concentrate, ens Christian steadfastness. John 21:15-19 Matthew 9:14-17 maybe even exclusively, upon the three Also as noted last weekend, the kings—Saul, David and Solomon—who Gospels, including Matthew, were written Wednesday, June 29 Sunday, July 3 successively governed the united king- generations after Jesus. Risks awaited dom of Israel. In fact, prophets are the those persons who turned to Christ. Peter and Paul, Apostles Fourteenth Sunday in central figures as much as kings are in Christianity required hard decisions, very Acts 12:1-11 Ordinary Time these books. hard decisions indeed, but turning to the Psalm 34:2-9 Zechariah 9:9-10 An example of this is the reading for Lord is the only truly wise choice. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14 this weekend. Elisha is the principal fig- Matthew 16:13-19 Romans 8:9, 11-13 ure. To understand Elisha’s appearance in Reflection Matthew 11:25-30 this reading, it helps to have a good The stories of conversion to understanding of the culture and thinking Christianity or of devotion in living the of his time. Christian life have their mention of First, then as throughout Hebrew and sharp divisions within households and Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen Jewish history, the coming of children families. into the lives of parents was regarded as It probably was a problem in the first an extraordinarily blessed gift from God. century A.D. One old legend, true or not, Mass offerings acknowledge Even in their very unsophisticated knowl- has it that the Roman authorities were edge of biology, the ancients knew how able to find and arrest Peter, the leader of babies came to be and also realized that Rome’s Christian community, because an God’s graciousness, wisdom some people could not physically parent insider in this community led the police children. to the Apostle. I am a priest, 76 years old, and beginning or end; for God there is no If no children came, people did not Perhaps now such stark occasions of Qwould like your comments on what I past or future. All—from the beginning suspect a medical problem, as people treachery and doom are rare, at least in see as a decline in of time to the end of the world—is one would today, but presumed that for some this American society. However, it is not giving offerings for eternally present moment for him. reason God was not blessing them. rare that Christians find conflict between Masses for the dead. Whenever we pray, therefore, recog- This is the background of the worry of the Gospel and the secular culture in The one funeral nizing the eternal and universal reach of the couple in this reading. They wanted a which they live each day. Certainly, in so Mass, of course, has God’s Providence, our prayers are not son. None seemed to be forthcoming, and many instances, conventional wisdom eternal and infinite limited by time; they extend back to the they were aging. belittles Christianity. value, but my per- beginning of an individual’s life, through They recognized Elisha and trusted In the Gospel, Jesus warned that con- sonal opinion is that to the end and into eternity. God. Speaking with the assurance of flicts would occur for Christians. souls can give merits This is not speculation. It follows from God, Elisha promised that soon they Whatever the conflicts, whatever the of additional Masses what we believe about God. Prayers we would be the parents of a son. costs, true discipleship means, as St. Paul to whomever he or offer years after a person’s death can be St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is the wrote in the second reading, that she wishes. Is that bad theology? “applied” by God to when that person source of the second reading. Christians literally are part of Jesus and Some Catholics, instead of requesting was still alive. This understanding, It is a marvelous testimony to the fun- Jesus is part of them. Masses, just give a few bucks to their clumsy as human words always are when damental Christian belief that the Lord He is the Son of God, and God can favorite charity. dealing with things of God, is reflected Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior of all, overcome every obstacle to protect and Certainly missionaries could use the often in the Church’s liturgies and is the one and indispensable mediator and bless the righteous, as the couple who Mass stipends for deceased family mem- prayers for the deceased. reconciler between God and humanity. hosted Elisha were surprised to discover. † bers and friends. Second, and more important, our Or is that idea outdated? How can we prayers for loved ones who have died are encourage continued prayers and Masses also, in fact primarily, prayers of thanks, My Journey to God for the dead? (Maryland) praising God for his unfailing goodness, particularly to that person and to all oth- I’ve heard other priests make similar ers who were blessed by his or her life. Flowers Blooming in the Deser t Acomments, but I have to say that It is a wonderful and reverent way of hasn’t been my usual pastoral experience. acknowledging God’s graciousness and I am searing and arid In the past, some people have held wisdom, shown in our care and service of fragile and parched what are, in my opinion, rather dubious one another. says the desert attitudes about this. For both these reasons, and there are One man asked me years ago how to more, our continued prayers for and with unending sun beats down on me bequeath $5,000 for Masses for himself those who have gone before us make unending wind blows my sand after he died. I suggested that he might excellent psychological and spiritual leave part of that for education of a common sense. thorny shrubs and cactus priest, who would remember him at Mass In my experience, people of faith eas- grow within my realm for years, but the man obviously didn’t ily pick up on them if we help them scorpions and snakes buy the idea. understand what they are doing. † lay in wait I have seen a more balanced Catholic approach to leaving or giving money for I am a world of silence and shadow Masses, recognizing that other corporal Readers may submit prose colored by sun and moon and spiritual works of mercy are also important and valid, and perhaps less or poetry for faith column then an unexpected rain begins self-centered forms of prayer for the liv- The Criterion invites readers to sub-

the rain Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by ing and dead. Maybe that explains in part mit original prose or poetry relating to water to open my soul the “favorite charity” idea you men- faith or experiences of prayer for pos- rain make me their home tioned. sible publication in the “My Journey to as blessings falling from heaven A valuable insight for us Catholics is God” column. feeding my fragility I am overcome by the living the centuries-old practice of the Church, Seasonal reflections also are appre- loving touch of the Creator which prays constantly and in many ways ciated. Please include name, address, through no effort of my own for those who have died. The eucharistic parish and telephone number with sub- flowers blossom and soft animals By Trudy Bledsoe prayer in every Mass is a good example. missions. At least two excellent reasons exist for Send material for consideration to (Trudy Bledsoe is a member of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis and the Order this Christian tradition, which relate to “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, of Secular Discalced Carmelites at the Monastery of the Resurrection in your concerns. P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Indianapolis.) First, prayers for the dead, as all our or e-mail to [email protected]. † prayers, go to a God who has no Page 14 The Criterion Friday, June 24, 2005 Circuit court grants stay of execution for Rest in peace Indiana Death Row inmate Michael Lambert By Mary Ann Wyand Please submit in writing to our KNUEVEN, Madeleine H., office by 10 a.m. Thursday 77, St. Mary, Greensburg, before the week of publication; June 19. Wife of Joseph C. Indiana Death Row inmate Michael Allen Lambert, who was convicted of killing a Muncie police officer in

be sure to state date of death. Knueven. Mother of Shirley Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann Obituaries of archdiocesan Beetz and Daniel Knueven. December 1990, was granted a stay of execution on June 17 priests serving our archdiocese Sister of Mary Pressler. by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow time to are listed elsewhere in The Grandmother of five. review legal discrepancies in his trial and questions about Criterion. Order priests and NEELY, Alice J. (Parker), 66, his sentencing hearing. religious sisters and brothers Holy Name, Beech Grove, The 34-year-old Lambert was scheduled to be executed are included here, unless they May 29. Wife of Billy Neely. by chemical injection at 12:01 a.m. on June 22 at the are natives of the archdiocese Stepmother of Shanna Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Ind. or have other connections to it; Tsimerakis. Sister of Lucy His fate remained uncertain until early afternoon on those are separate obituaries Baker and Billy Parker. Step- June 21 due to the pending status of his attorneys’ legal on this page. grandmother of one. appeal seeking to grant him at least a temporary stay of ALBERT, Richard E., 79, PFEFFER, Robert L., 89, execution. Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Mary, New Albany, June 10. Lambert was convicted of shooting Muncie Police Indianapolis, June 12. Father of Husband of Esther (Maraman) Officer Gregg Winters five times in the back of his head on Mary Gangstad, Janice Ros, Pfeffer. Father of Barbara Gretchen Stewart and Mark Dec. 28, 1990, while he was handcuffed in the back of a Rainbolt. Stepfather of Susie police car. Albert. Brother of Dorothy Nicholson, Lisa Ramsey, Brian Breitegger. Grandfather of 11. and James Zurschmiede. Winters had arrested Lambert for public intoxication fol- Great-grandfather of three. Grandfather of 16. Great-grand- lowing a traffic accident and was transporting him to the ALDRIDGE, Robert L., 78, father of 12. jail at the time of the shooting. He died 11 days later. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, POPP, Elmer J., 74, St. Jos- Lambert said during his trial that he was drunk at the June 16. Husband of Mildred eph, Sellersburg, June 10. time of the shooting and did not realize what he had done (Stroup) Aldridge. Father of Husband of Marcella (Rake) until his mother told him about it the next day. Molly Winters, right, the widow of Muncie police officer Gregg Rick and Stephen Aldridge. Popp. Father of Kathleen Popp His capital sentence was decided by a judge rather than a Winters, talks with Indiana State Police Sgt. Niki Crawford during a CHRISTIANSON, Tina M., and Rosemary Sanders. Brother jury, and a newer state law may affect the legality of his break in the Indiana Parole Board’s public hearing on June 17 at the 23, St. Mary, Greensburg, of Alfred and Carl Popp. sentencing procedure. Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis regarding the pending June 13. Daughter of Terry Grandfather of three. At the time of the federal circuit court’s ruling last execution of Indiana Death Row inmate Michael Allen Lambert. Christianson and Barb (Powers) SCHNELLENBERGER, Friday, Indiana Parole Board members were hearing testi- Winters said she has forgiven Lambert for killing her husband on Christianson. Sister of Chris, Gerald P., 70, St. Anthony of mony from the public about Lambert’s capital case and Dec. 28, 1990, but believes justice should be served and he should Eric and Terry Christianson Jr. Padua, Clarksville, June 6. appeal in an assembly room at the Indiana Government be executed by the state. Granddaughter of Alma Husband of Alma Jean Center in Indianapolis. Powers. Schnellenberger. Father of Julie During a break in the parole board hearing, Molly finding out answers to questions I needed, and having him EKIS, Marland John, 69, Hook and Janetta Kephart. Winters told The Criterion that she has forgiven Lambert tell me what he needed to say to me, there was just a calm- Holy Name, Beech Grove, Brother of Allen, Charles, for killing her husband, but still believes that justice should ing effect that came over me. It very much was the grace of May 25. Husband of Jesse M. Nathan and Raymond Schnel- (Torre) Ekis. Father of Marcella lenberger. Grandfather of three. be served and he should be executed for his crime. God being with me.” Roessler, Jocelyn Stevenson, “It’s a very overwhelming process,” Winters said of the Winters said she asked Lambert, “Where are you with SIRACUSA, Corinne I. death of her husband and the subsequent trial. She raised God because you don’t need my forgiveness? When you John, Ronald and Samuel Ekis. (Sansone), 86, St. Roch, Brother of Leodra Fitzgerald, Indianapolis, June 11. Wife of their now teenage sons, Kyle and Brock, as a single parent. die, you don’t stand in front of me for judgment, you stand Doris Mortimer and Robert Gerlando P. Siracusa. Sister of “That anger and that pain is a part of your life,” Winters in front of God, and where are you with God?” Ekis. Grandfather of 13. Great- Margaret Cossell. Aunt of sev- said. “When I went to meet with Michael Lambert [at the She said Lambert “told me he was good. He believed in grandfather of one. eral. Indiana State Prison], I went in there still with every ounce God. He accepted God. He knew his punishment was going ERHART, Kim M. (Kseniak), SQUIBB, Mary Catherine, of hatred inside of me that I had from day one. to be death, and he was ready to accept that. 47, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, 90, St. Lawrence, Lawrence- “In the process of talking to him though,” she said, “and “We talked for a while longer,” Winters said, “… and June 6. Wife of Dennis Erhart. burg, June 5. Mother of Judith there was this calming effect that came over me, and some- Mother of Nicholas Erhart. Plaatje and Pete Squibb. Providence Sister Virginia Petty taught thing inside just made me look him in the eye and tell him, Daughter of Edward and Grandmother of four. Great- ‘I forgive you for what you’ve done to me and my family. Dorothy Kseniak. Sister of grandmother of five. middle school classes for 50 years I’ll never forget, but I do forgive you. But I do still expect Patricia Parsons, Maryanne Providence Sister Virginia school classes at Catholic you to pay for your punishment, and that punishment being Stanley and Michael Kseniak. SULLIVAN, Michael J., 57, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Petty, also known as Sister schools staffed by the Sisters of you will pay with your life.’ ” HAFENBRITLE, Frank June 6. Husband of Thoai Mary Virginia, died on June 8 Providence in California, Winters said she wishes her sons could have celebrated Michael, 79, St. Lawrence, (Nguyen) Sullivan. Father of at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Illinois, Indiana and the District Father’s Day and other holidays with their father during Lawrenceburg, June 6. Husband Annamarie and Jennifer Edgewood, Ky. She was 91. of Columbia for 50 of her 69 their childhood years. of Mary Hafenbritle. Brother of Sullivan. Brother of Theresa The Mass of Christian years as a Sister of Providence. Ruth Gross. Burial was celebrated on She ministered in California Seventeen-year-old Kyle Winters will be a senior at Falco, James and Timothy Greenfield Central High School in Greenfield and plans to HOUGHTON, Harry Sullivan. Uncle of several. June 14 at the Church of the for 35 years and taught at Immaculate Conception at Saint schools in Illinois for 10 years. major in forensic accounting at Indiana University in Thomas, 89, St. Mary, New WETTERING, Carl A., 78, Albany, June 11. Father of Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial fol- In the archdiocese, she Bloomington so he can help law enforcement personnel St. Louis, Batesville, June 9. lowed at the sisters’ cemetery at taught seventh-grade classes at solve crimes. James and William Houghton. Father of Connie Darringer, the motherhouse. the former Cathedral Grade “Lambert owned up to his crime,” Kyle said after the Grandfather of six. Great- Lynn Schene, Lisa Struewing, grandfather of eight. The former Virginia Ruth School in Indianapolis from Indiana Parole Board hearing on June 17, “which I thought Gary and William Wettering. Petty was born on Dec. 15, 1956-59. JONES, Bertha M., was good because many people don’t do that. He said he 81, Holy Brother of Rose Kamp, Sally 1913, in Central City, Ky. In 1990, Sister Virginia Spirit, Indianapolis, June 10. 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guidelines. should not be watered down. FORMATION Bishop Nienstedt told the bishops that in earlier drafts the He said seminary rectors, who played a major role in continued from page 8 writers of the new document tried to spell out cautions and drafting the program, were also concerned about the “lack guidelines on the admission of homosexuals, but the Catholic of a Catholic culture” among most applicants and felt that While the 1992 edition focused more on the theology of education congregation suggested it would be better simply to two years are needed as part of their formation in Catholic celibacy, the new document places more emphasis on the con- link the U.S. standards to the forthcoming Vatican policy, culture as well as in necessary academics. crete skills, attitudes, behaviors and supports needed to build which should be applied around the world. He assured the bishops that the document allows for an effective, mature commitment to a chaste, celibate life. To the long-standing norm calling for seminary applicants bishops to make exceptions in some cases, but the discus- Besides giving fuller treatment to the different types of for- to take a physical examination, the new program adds, “This sion ended only after Bishop Nicholas A. DiMarzio of mation in seminaries, the fifth edition significantly expands its exam should include HIV and drug testing.” Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to amend the document at the point discussion of admission requirements. The section on community life is more expansive and where it says “pre-theology programs must be at least two One new element is the statement, “Any evidence of crimi- detailed in the new version than in the older one. years in length.” nal sexual activity with a minor or an inclination toward such The new version’s section on admission is more explicit The bishops voted 175-42 in favor of Bishop DiMarzio’s activity disqualifies the applicant from admission.” about the seminary’s obligations under canon law to deter- call to change “must” in that sentence to “should.” The admission norm is reinforced with a formation norm mine an applicant’s freedom from legal barriers to ordination. One late addition to the final document was a far more that says, “Any credible evidence in the candidate of a sexual It includes references to the laws of the Eastern Catholic explicit demand that substantive Latin studies be added to attraction to children necessitates an immediate dismissal Churches as well as the Latin Church. the curriculum of college seminaries and pre-theology pro- from the seminary.” In the floor discussion, several bishops raised questions grams, reflecting the reality that Latin is the primary lan- The 1992 program made no specific mention of homosex- about the two-year, pre-theology requirement for seminarians guage of most of the intellectual and cultural heritage of the uality, but the new one says, “With regard to the admission of who enter the seminary after college elsewhere. Church in the West. candidates with same-sex experiences and/or inclinations, the Bishop Nienstedt said the Vatican is concerned that mini- The eighth draft of the document, sent to the bishops guidelines provided by the Holy See must be followed.” The mum academic prerequisites for entering a graduate theology about two months before the meeting, said twice—under the Vatican has been working for some time on developing such program, including at least 30 credits in philosophy studies, college seminary and the pre-theology headings—that “a knowledge of Latin and the biblical languages is founda- tional and should be given the emphasis that the Church accords it.” In a ninth draft distributed at the start of the June meet- ing, reflecting observations mailed in by bishops after they got the previous version, the writing subcommittee added in both places: “Particular attention must be given to ensure that before entering the theologate all seminarians can demonstrate that they have acquired that ‘command of Latin which will enable them to understand and use the source material of so many sciences and the documents of the Church as well,’ according to the insistence of the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council.” The Program of Priestly Formation also includes norms for the governance, administration and faculty of the semi- nary, the role of the bishop, and the relationship of seminary formation to the ongoing formation of priests after ordina- tion. The new version incorporates, as an addendum, norms adopted by the U.S. bishops in 1999 on evaluating an appli- cation for seminary admission from someone who previ- ously left or was dismissed from a seminary or a formation program for religious life. The rules require the prospective seminary to obtain a full report from the applicant’s previ- ous seminary or program. They set strict conditions that must be met before such an applicant can be readmitted as a candidate for priesthood. † Catholic schools play ‘vital role’ in Church’s mission

CHICAGO (CNS)—“Catholic schools play a vital role in the evangelizing mission of the Church,” the U.S. bishops said on June 17. On the second day of their June 16-18 meeting in Chicago as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the nation’s Catholic leaders issued a 17-page statement, “Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium.” Adopted by a vote of 224-10, the statement says, “Our young people are the Church of today and tomorrow. It is imperative that we provide them with schools ready to address their spiritual, moral and academic needs.” “We are convinced that Catholic schools continue to be the most effective means available to the Church for the education of children and young people. ... We must work with all parents so they have the choice of an education which no other school can supply—excellent academics imparted in the context of Catholic teaching and practice,” the statement says. It urges clergy and laity to “market and support Catholic elementary and secondary schools as one of our Church’s primary missions.” “Our vision is clear: Our Catholic schools are a vital part of the teaching mission of the Church,” it says. “The chal- lenges ahead are many, but our spirit and will to succeed are strong.” The statement points out that Catholic schools form 30 percent of the private schools in the country and have 2.4 million students, accounting for 48 percent of all stu- dents in private schools. “In cities and rural areas, Catholic schools are often the only opportunity for economically disadvantaged young people to receive an education of quality that speaks to the development of the whole person,” it says. The statement notes that according to government, Catholic and independent research, “Catholic schools make a major impact in closing the achievement gap for poor and minority students in inner-city environments.” “Wherever possible,” it says, “Catholic schools should remain available and accessible in all areas of a diocese for children who are from poor and middle-class families who face major economic challenges. In addition, Catholic schools should be available to students who are not Catholic and who wish to attend them.” †