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WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Supreme chanted slogans outside the Supreme Thomas Brejcha and Deborah Court heard arguments on Dec. 4 over Court, the questions facing the court in the Fischer of the Thomas More whether protests at abortion clinics fall case have nothing to do with the legality of Society brief the media in under laws against racketeering and extor- abortion. A ruling could, however, affect front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Dec. 4 tion. all sorts of protests, if targeted institutions CNS photo by Martin Lueders In the latest round of a case that has or businesses are able to have protesters after giving their arguments in been to the court once before, attorneys prosecuted under federal laws for restrict- a case about applying laws tried to persuade the justices about whether ing their operations. against racketeering and protests by Operation Rescue and the Pro- The two cases being heard together, extortion to abortion clinic Life Action League fit what Congress Joseph Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action demonstrations. The attorneys intended to prohibit in laws aimed at pre- League vs. the National Organization for represent the petitioners in the venting people from profiting by control- Women, or NOW, and Operation Rescue case, including members of ling others’ businesses. vs. NOW, originated with blockades and the Pro-Life Action League Although a handful of protesters for and sit-ins at abortion clinics in Delaware and and Operation Rescue. against legal abortion carried signs and See ABORTION, page 18 Saint Meinrad Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate priest honored Conception celebrates 150 years of excellence for scholarly By Mary Ann Wyand studies of black OLDENBURG—Virtue. Honor. Catholic Church Education. Those values sum up the 150-year Ann Wyand Photos by Mary WASHINGTON (CNS)—Hailing him history of the Oldenburg Academy of as the “single most important leader in the Immaculate Conception, which was historical studies of the African-American founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Catholic Church in the United States,” Oldenburg in 1852 to provide a Catholic The Catholic University of America education for girls in this predominantly awarded the 15th annual Johannes German area of southeastern Indiana. Quasten Medal for Excellence in The words are featured on the Scholarship and Leadership in Religious Franciscan school’s crest as a reminder Studies to Benedictine Father Cyprian to students to strive for excellence in Davis on Dec. 4. academics and character development. “Without a doubt, Father Cyprian is the Three years ago, the former all-girls major figure in black Catholic Church his- boarding school became a coeducational tory in the United States,” said Father college preparatory school after the Stephen Happel, dean of the university’s Sisters of St. Francis and the academy School of Religious Studies, which board of trustees decided to open the awards the medal annually. school to boys to reverse dwindling [Father Happel was ordained a priest enrollment figures. for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and This year, boys comprise about also was a professor at Saint Meinrad 40 percent of the academy’s 177 stu- Oldenburg Academy sophomore Sarah Kirschner, a member of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, carries School of Theology.] dents. Members of the last all-girls class the crucifix during the Franciscan school’s 150th anniversary Mass on Dec. 8 in the Church of the Past recipients, Father Happel said, graduate this spring. Immaculate Conception at the Sisters of St. Francis motherhouse. include “a succession of major Church “It’s really great to go to school at thinkers, historians and theologians.” Oldenburg,” junior Tom Haynes, a and that I’m helping carry on the tradition A professor of Church history at the member of St. Louis Parish in of Oldenburg Academy,” Amanda said Saint Meinrad School of Theology in Batesville, said before the academy’s before the Mass. “There’s a good connec- southern Indiana and a history professor at 150th anniversary Mass on Dec. 8. “I tion between the students and the sisters. the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at think going coed gave new life to the I’m part of the Adopt-a-Sis Program. Xavier University of Louisiana, in New academy. Most of the girls are now OK Students have lunch with the sisters and Orleans, Father Cyprian has written count- with having boys at Oldenburg.” get to know them.” less books and articles, including 1990’s Tom presented the first reading dur- Senior Stephanie Kohlsdorf, a member The History of Black Catholics in the ing the anniversary Mass celebrated by of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Cedar United States, which was the recipient of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein in the Grove, helped present the petitions. See PRIEST, page 18 Church of the Immaculate Conception at “I’m glad to be a part of Oldenburg the Franciscan motherhouse. Academy,” Stephanie said. “My mom, “It’s a great honor to participate in Darlene Rennekamp Kohlsdorf, went to the Mass with the archbishop,” Tom said school here. Maybe, some day, my kids about the historic liturgy. will go to school here, too.” Sophomore class president Amanda Franciscan Sister Therese Gillman, Mersch, also a member of St. Louis president of the academy, welcomed stu- Parish in Batesville, read the second dents, parents, trustees and guests to the Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein presents a reading. special liturgy last Sunday. papal blessing from Pope John Paul II to “I think it’s pretty great that this “For 150 years, many young people Oldenburg Academy principal Connie small school has survived for 150 years See OLDENBURG, page 2 Deardorff during the anniversary Mass.

Archdiocesan accountability report in this issue The 2002 Accountability Report for he reviews the many blessings the arch- tion about Legacy of Hope allocations the Archdiocese of Indianapolis begins diocese has received in the past 10 years and distributions and other archdiocesan on page 11 of this issue. The three-page and lists some of the challenges the investments. report gives a detailed explanation of the Church in central and southern Indiana Jeffrey D. Stumpf, chief financial financial status of the archdiocese. faces. officer for the archdiocese, highlights The report includes a letter from The report also lists the archdiocese’s several of the most significant aspects Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein to all financial assets, liabilities and operating of the archdiocese’s financial opera- members of the archdiocese in which expenses and revenues as well as informa- tions. † Page 2 The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002 OLDENBURG continued from page 1 have come through the doors of Photos by Mary Ann Wyand Photos by Mary Oldenburg Academy seeking in their own unique ways to prepare for life directed by our God through academics, the arts, service, faith and lifelong friendships,” Sister Therese said. “Thousands of eager young adults have left these halls to ven- ture out and answer the call that God has sent to them. For a century and a half, our graduates have prepared the way of the Lord in married life, single life and reli- gious life.” In his homily for the anniversary liturgy, Archbishop Buechlein spoke of how the Advent message of “Prepare the way of the Lord” continues to be lived at Oldenburg Academy. Above, Oldenburg Academy junior Nick The history of the Oldenburg Fran- Cossentino, an orchestra member from ciscans and their educational ministry has St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman, carries a drum been a pilgrimage of faith and hope, the from the academy to the Church of the archbishop said, marked by challenges Immaculate Conception for the Franciscan through the years. school’s 150th anniversary Mass on Dec. 8. “We stand on the shoulders of the Junior Matt Schutte, a member of St. Louis remarkable Sisters of St. Francis and our Parish in Batesville, follows Nick with his trum- Catholic ancestors in southeastern Ind- pet case. Boys were admitted to the former all- iana,” he said, who recognized the impor- girls’ school three years ago. tance of providing Catholic and Francis- can education for future generations. Above left, this sign in front of the Oldenburg “Always remember that our foundation Academy of the Immaculate Conception marks stone is Jesus Christ,” Archbishop the Franciscan school’s 150 years of educational Buechlein said. “Let us fulfill the wish of ministry in southeastern Indiana. President St. Paul when he wrote to the Ephesians, George W. Bush and Indiana Gov. Frank

‘May Christ find a dwelling place in your Submitted photo O’Bannon sent proclamations honoring the hearts.’ ” academy for excellence in education. Oldenburg At the conclusion of the Mass, Bruce students consistently earn high scores on the Rippe, chairman of the board of trustees, Scholastic Aptitude Test. and a member of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, reflected on the many dramatic changes in world history since the Franciscan sisters began their educational ministry in Franklin County a century and a half ago. The sisters founded the academy before the start of the Civil War, he said, Left, this Oldenburg Academy archival photo- and have kept the academy going through graph shows the late Bishop Paul C. Schulte two world wars, the Great Depression and leading the Sisters of St. Francis and Oldenburg declining religious vocations. Academy students in a procession for the dedi- Sister Theresia Hackelmeier founded cation of the new school building in 1967. The the Oldenburg Franciscan community on Franciscan academy formerly was an all-girls Jan. 6, 1851, and Sister Antonio Dreer boarding school. It is the oldest Catholic sec- was the academy’s first principal in 1852. ondary school in the archdiocese. “This day is a tribute to the Sisters of St. Francis,” Rippe said, “and to all past and present faculty, administrators and trustees. Not many organizations could have survived the last 150 years. The fact Correction Make a difference today that Oldenburg [Academy] has survived Msgr. Owen Campion, the syndi- speaks of the sisters’ commitment and cated columnist who writes the their sacrifices for the benefit of the through the Society of the Divine Word Gift Annuity Program weekly “Sunday Readings” reflec- school and the students.” Society of the Divine Word is one of the largest religious missionary tion for The Criterion and other The Franciscan sisters continue to be a congregations of 6,000 priests and Brothers working in 65 countries diocesan newspapers, accidentally source of inspiration to the academy Give around the world. Your support makes it possible for the education used the Scripture passages for administrators and faculty, Rippe said. and training of Divine Word Missionaries who serve the neglected and Cycle A instead of Cycle B for his “The sisters’ tradition is now carried on the poor by preaching the Gospel, by pastoral and sacramental Dec. 8 column. However, the by an outstanding faculty and administra- ministry, by education and communication. Scripture passages listed in the head- tion, who are moving us forward to the line were correct. † next chapter in its history.” A fixed income for life! Society of the Divine Oldenburg principal Connie Deardorff, Receive Word started the first Catholic Gift Annuity who has been a faculty member since Program in 1904, and never missed a payment! 1990, said after the Mass that the acad- We provide reliable rates and choice of annuity (single life, joint life, survivorship or emy has been blessed throughout its deferred). All annuitants are remembered in the daily Masses and prayers of the unique history with “a lot of Church and Advertise in Divine Word missionaries. community support” that has enabled it to New rates! continue educating young people in the The Criterion! Actual rates at selected ages: 21st century. † Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper age rate 90 13.5% 85 11.4% The Criterion (ISSN 0574- 80 9.9% 4350) is published weekly except the last week of 75 8.7% The December and the first 70 8.0% Criterion 12/13/02 week of January. Call toll free: 65 7.0% 1400 N. Meridian St. Moving? Email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: www.annuitysvd.org Box 1717 800 461-3064 We’ll be there waiting if you give us two weeks’ Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 For a personal analysis, mail this coupon to: Society of the Divine Word advance notice! 317-236-1570 800-382-9836 ext. 1570 Fr. Sunny Francis, SVD Name [email protected] Your name (please print) PO Box 6067 1985 Waukegan Road New Address ______Periodical Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Address Techny, IL 60082-6067 City ______Copyright © 2002 Criterion State/Zip ______Press, Inc. City State Zip New Parish ______POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Effective Date ______Criterion Press, Inc. Phone ❏ $1,000 ❏ $5,000 ❏ $10,000 or ❏ Note: If you are receiving duplicate copies please send both labels. 1400 N. Meridian St. Box 1717 Birthday Birthday of the 2nd person CTN fall02 The Criterion • P.O. Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002 Page 3 Marian College receives $2 million grant for new pr ogram

By Jennifer Lindberg Already, the Indianapolis college has much as the private sector. of Christ telling him to rebuild his Church received numerous résumés for a director The “Rebuild My Church” program while he was praying in front of a crucifix. Marian College has received a $2 mil- of Church relations to oversee the program. also includes new Catholic tracts for St. Francis understood the vision literally lion grant from the Lilly Endowment, The Lilly Endowment grant will speed majors, retreats, pilgrimages, recruitment at first and started rebuilding churches in allowing the college to immediately move up the program’s implementation, allowing and a new Catholic studies major. disrepair. Later, he realized Christ was call- forward with a new program aimed at for the director to be hired as well as a Marian College received the largest ing him to rebuild the Church in people’s preparing students as leaders in the Church liturgical musician. grant of the two Indiana schools chosen by hearts. and society. The program will provide as many as Lilly Endowment. Butler University in Elsener said the Marian College pro- “Rebuild My Church,” an initiative to 40 scholarships of $11,000 to students, Indianapolis received the other. gram is aimed at changing hearts by help- reach students who want to work for the called San Damiano Scholars, to explore Lilly Endowment awarded the grants as ing students prepare intellectually and spir- Church while providing formation to other their vocation as a priest, religious sister or part of its theological-vocation initiative to itually for their future careers. students for any career they choose, will brother, or an informed layperson. help Church-related liberal arts colleges The program will help all students on start next fall, said Daniel J. Elsener, presi- With the Lilly Endowment grant and a implement programs for students to campus explore how they are called to use dent of the college. $1 million anonymous gift, the college will explore Christian ministry and consider a their talents in the world by continuing to “This helps us to immediately make the begin to actively recruit students for the career in that type of service. use the tenets of the Franciscans. The investments that take our past commit- scholarship, Elsener said. There is also a The new program at Marian was Franciscan Sisters of Oldenburg founded ments of educating and forming people for $55,000 pledge for scholarships. inspired by the work of St. Francis, the the school. service to the Church and helps us be more San Damiano Scholarships are a way to founder of the Franciscan order who began Elsener said the new program builds on intentional, thorough and supportive of help students ease college debt and work his life ministering to God in Assisi, Italy. Franciscan values and will enhance what young people who want to serve,” he said. for the Church in jobs that may not pay as St. Francis, born in 1182, had a vision Marian College can give to the Church. † Holiday train trip gives Indianapolis parishioners a scar e

By Jennifer Lindberg Around 6:30 p.m., Pimentel-Gannon Kremer, a pediatric nurse, and her hus- minister to them. said they felt a “big jerk” while acting out band, a pediatrician, helped the injured “You just never know when you will be A holiday train trip for members of and singing “The Twelve Days of while awaiting other emergency personnel. called on,” he said. “We were just thankful St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis turned Christmas.” They decided to take the train trip, their there were no serious injuries.” into an emergency when the train they The conductor’s wife came in and said first, to get to know more people at the Two of the three cars slid about 10 feet were riding in derailed. there had been an accident, with three cars parish. from the tracks. One fell against a tree, However, no parishioners were injured derailing. “Now, we know a lot of people,” which kept it from overturning and falling and they ended up giving away their food A broken rail is being blamed for the Kremer said, especially after spending into the canal about 30 feet down, The and blankets to other passengers who were accident that injured more than two dozen hours with them in a train car and witness- Cincinnati Enquirer reported. stuck waiting in other train cars without people, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. ing how well they dealt with the situation. Pimentel-Gannon said the trip showed a heat as emergency personnel secured the Parishioners stayed four hours on the “I’m just impressed with the whole lot of “miracles,” especially when it came scene. train in their heated car that had a wood- experience,” she said. to that tree. “We didn’t reach the destination we burning stove. They welcomed other pas- Parishioners gave up their flashlights to “Praise the Lord for the person who thought we were going to, but we figure sengers on the train into their car, giving help in the rescue when the lights went out planted that tree,” she said. we reached the Lord’s destination,” said them food and helping cheer them up by on the train, and then began singing “Silent Parishioners ended up getting home Maria Pimentel-Gannon. singing songs. Night” and “O Come All Ye Faithful” around 3 a.m. After getting off the train, Maria and her husband, Jack, organize “I was so proud of our group,” along with other religious Christmas songs. they were taken to an elementary school the yearly train trip to Metamora in south- Pimentel-Gannon said. Jack Gannon said about 50 parishioners before being put on buses back to eastern Indiana through the parish’s Family Witnessing the way St. Monica parish- went on the trip and then welcomed Connersville, where they left their cars and Social Activities Committee. ioners kept the morale high for others another 30 people into their train car to before boarding the train. † For more than a decade, St. Monica impressed Jennifer Kremer so much that parishioners have traveled to historic she’s decided to enroll in the Rite of Metamora, for Christmas shopping and Christian Initiation of Adults process to cheer. They climb aboard the train, which become Catholic. only goes about 12 mph, for a two-hour Kremer, who attends Mass at ride from Connersville along the banks of St. Monica’s but isn’t Catholic, said she the old Whitewater Canal, south of Laurel was “so impressed by the way people were in Franklin County. welcomed into our train car.” During the trip, parishioners bring food While she’d thought seriously about and holiday decorations and sing lots of becoming Catholic before the trip, Kremer Christmas Christmas songs. Prizes are awarded for said the incident made up her mind. the best food and best holiday garb or dec- “That was the best way to witness,” she orations. said. TV MASS for Shut-Ins Statuary This beautiful 30-minute Mass will be pr oduced from the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in W ashington, Indoor & Outdoor D.C. The Most Rev. Paul S. Loverde, bishop of Arlington (Va.), will preside. 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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus The continuing Editorial message of Our Joe Scheidler before the Lady of Guadalupe

Supreme Court ast week, I sketched the path of Indian flower with four petals. the recent archdiocesan pilgrim- Usually seen with only three petals, he Supreme Court heard a case conduct demonstrations on behalf of their age to several awesome Marian the four petals symbolize perfection, on Dec. 4 that could have major causes. shrines in Mexico. It should not namely the presence of the divine implications for social and politi- A varied assortment of organizations L T surprise anyone that the visit to the son in Mary’s womb. cal demonstrations. It will now resolve a are concerned about the erosion of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, It is especially interesting to learn case that has been continuing for the right of free speech under the First whose feast we celebrate this week, past 16 years. It’s known as NOW vs. Amendment to the Constitution. Groups that because of today’s technology Scheidler. such as the Catholic Peace Fellowship, was a highlight. There is more to be and digital capabilities, the eyes in the Joe Scheidler is well known in the People for the Ethical Treatment of said about the meaning of the appari- image of Mary on St. Juan Diego’s Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A native Animals and the Southern Christian tion to St. Juan Diego and the image mantle are revealing. In the right eye, Hoosier, he has siblings here in Leadership Conference have submitted of the Blessed Mother that was left on one sees the reflection of three peo- Indianapolis although he now lives in amici curiae (“friends of the court”) his outer garment, called a tilma. ple: Juan Diego, Bishop Zumarraga, Chicago. He is especially well known briefs on Scheidler’s behalf. Individuals, Mary asked Juan Diego to report who asked for evidence of Mary’s among pro-life groups because he is the too, such as St. Joseph of Medaille Sister her apparition to the local bishop of apparition, and the Indian translator. founder and director of a national orga- Helen Prejean, First Amendment advo- the diocese, Bishop Juan Zumarraga. Recently, it was discovered that nization called the Pro-Life Action cate Nat Hentoff and actor Martin Sheen As he feared would be the case, Juan with digital magnification of the League. In that capacity, he has led hun- have joined as amici. Diego found the bishop to be skeptical image, in Mary’s left eye one can see dreds of pro-life demonstrations in front The Supreme Court is considering at best. The bishop told him to ask the of abortion clinics. only two questions: whether only the the reflection of 13 (unidentified) The pro-abortion forces fought back government may seek penalties under Blessed Mother for evidence of her people, at the center of which, in 1986. The National Organization for RICO to dissolve an organization and/or appearance. Thinking this would not clearly, is a family. This latter infor- Women (NOW) accused Scheidler and get an injunction against its activities, or be given, Juan Diego tried to avoid mation has affirmed the pilgrims’ some of his associates of interfering if private parties may also do so, as NOW the place where she had appeared. veneration of Our Lady of with interstate commerce by conspiring did in this case; and whether a peaceable Not to be outwitted, Mary Guadalupe as patroness of families together to close down abortion clinics. and nonviolent action would constitute a instructed him to return to the hill of and the pro-life movement. This, they claimed, was a violation of federal felony crime of extortion rather Tepeyac, the sight of her apparitions. Father Friend pointed out the sig- the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt than only a misdemeanor. There, Juan Diego discovered bloom- nificance of the respective roles of Organizations (RICO) Act. RICO was a The Thomas More Society Pro-Life ing white roses, despite the fact it law passed in 1970 to fight organized Law Center is handling the case for St. Juan Diego, a humble peasant of was winter. He put them in his man- simple faith, and of Bishop crime and drug cartels, and legislators Scheidler and his associates. The tle to carry to the bishop as evidence. who passed it had no intention of mak- Solicitor General of the United States, Zumarraga in the story of the appari- When he dropped the roses from his ing it a weapon against peaceful demon- Theodore Olson, was expected to par- tions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is strations. ticipate in the arguments to represent tilma in front of the bishop, much to readily apparent that St. Juan Diego Three years later, NOW expanded the the government on the question about his surprise the bishop and his trans- is the major instrument of Mary’s lator fell to their knees. On the tilma scope of the case to include all abortion injunctions but not on the question message of hope and the promise of was the image of the Virgin Mary, clinics throughout the country. Then it about extortion. the healing salvation by Christ. Our Lady of Guadalupe. appeared for a while that Scheidler would It’s the second question, about Father Friend also invited us to win because a district court dismissed the whether peaceable demonstrations can At best, the survival of that gar- note that if the bishop had not asked suit. It concluded that RICO could be used be considered a crime of extortion, that ment would have been for 50 years, for the sign of evidence, the miracu- only when the alleged conspirators prof- is the more important. If the lower not centuries. The material of the lous tilma would not exist and the ited financially. court’s decision that is being appealed mantle would not last under normal message of Guadalupe would not be After an appeals court upheld that rul- is allowed to stand, it would be a mes- circumstances. NOW visibly present as it has been through ing in 1992, appealed to the sage to anyone contemplating civil dis- There is another interesting fact Supreme Court, which ruled 9-0 in 1994 obedience—whether in support of lib- about the mantle that carries the the centuries. that the law was not clear on the issue of eral or conservative causes—that he or Both St. Juan and the bishop rep- monetary gain. This allowed the suit to she could run the risk of losing his or Blessed Mother’s image that is now so revered, especially by the poor of resent simple humanity in need of continue. her fortune and could even be impris- assurance of Mary’s love and the In 1998, a six-person jury found oned for up to 20 years. Mexico. Some years ago, under the healing touch of God. Scheidler and his associates guilty and The court will make a decision on the then Mexican Communist regime, an awarded NOW $300,000. The judge also case sometime during the first half of attempt was made to blow up the Father Friend also pointed out issued a nationwide injunction against next year. Scheidler is optimistic that the glass-encased image with dynamite something we might otherwise not protests at abortion clinics. Scheidler court will see things his way. We are too. placed immediately in front of it. notice about the Blessed Mother in appealed to the Supreme Court, which It would seem that most justices would One can see on display the huge this apparition when she asked Juan heard the case on Wednesday. recognize the importance of protecting brass candlesticks and crucifix that Diego to inform the local bishop of As important as this case is for those free speech, especially since any other were completely disfigured by the her apparition and her simple mes- who demonstrate around abortion clinics, decision would affect demonstrations of blast, yet the glass case around the sage. Implicit in her request is Mary’s it is more far-reaching than that. The all types. respect for the role of the bishop, the decision will affect any groups that — John F. Fink image was not shattered. But for pilgrims, some of the apostolic hierarchy established by details on the indigenous clothing of Christ. the Blessed Mother’s image are of far Of significance for the challenge greater importance. Father Scott we face in the pro-life movement in Friend, who was our spiritual guide, contemporary society is a further preached at the Mass we celebrated note that without much stretch of The at the shrine. He spoke of the image the imagination, on the Blessed Criterion of Our Lady of Guadalupe as “a win- Mother’s left cheek one can see the Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing dow to eternity.” image of a fetus. I couldn’t help but Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical Father Friend pointed out that the note that with these new discoveries Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2002 Criterion Press, Inc. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Doesn’t like column and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord.” I am an avid weekly reader of The Jerome W. Schneider, Jasper Criterion. I do not like James Davidson’s “Research for the Church” column. For example, this week’s article seems Other Catholic schools La continuación to indicate that the change (for the worse) deserve recognition in the Catholic Church is due to Vatican II! Nothing could be further from the While I appreciate Archbishop Daniel truth. We might ask ourselves, Where M. Buechlein’s congratulatory letter on del mensaje de Nuestra would the Church be today if Vatican II the front page of The Criterion to the had never been called? football performances of Roncalli, Father Thomas Scecina and Bishop Chatard Paul J. Frey, Indianapolis Señora de Guadalupe high schools, I would have enjoyed see- ing some recognition and reference to the Scripture, marriage other parochial participants in the state a semana pasada esbocé el simbolizan la perfección, a saber, la and the priesthood championship. Even though the schools camino de nuestra reciente presencia del hijo divino en el vientre are not within the diocese, there are peregrinación de la arquidiócesis de María. Concerning married priests, please many parishioners in central and south- a varios santuarios marianos Es especialmente interesante note 1 Corinthians 7:32-35: “I want you ern Indiana who graduated from Bishop L to be free from anxieties. The unmarried Luers, Bishop Dwenger and Andrean impresionantes en México. No debería descubrir que, debido a la tecnología sorprender a nadie que la visita al de hoy en día y las posibilidades man is anxious about the affairs of the high schools. We are equally proud of Santuario de Nuestra Señora de digitales, los ojos de la imagen de Lord, how to please the Lord; but the the performances of our out-of-town Guadalupe, cuya festividad María en el manto de San Juan Diego married man is anxious about worldly schools, as well as the Catholic education celebramos esta semana, fuera un son reveladores. En el ojo derecho se affairs, how to please his wife, and his provided to us. punto relevante. Hay aun mucho más puede apreciar el reflejo de tres interests are divided. … I say this for Peter Battistini que decir sobre el significado de la personas: Juan Diego, el obispo your own benefit not to lay any restraint Class of 1973 aparición a San Juan Diego y la Zumarraga, quien pidió evidencia de upon you, but to promote good order Andrean High School, Merrillville imagen de la Madre Divina que quedó la aparición de María, y el traductor impresa en su prenda llamada tilma. indígena. María le pidió a Juan Diego que Recientemente, a través de la Letters Policy reportara su aparición al obispo local ampliación digital de la imagen, se Letters from readers are published in letters that will be published and to edit let- de la diócesis, el obispo Juan descubrió que en el ojo izquierdo de The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s ters from readers. In order to encourage Zumarraga. Como Juan Diego temía, María se puede ver el reflejo de 13 commitment to “the responsible exchange opinions from a variety of readers, frequent el obispo se mostró escéptico, como personas (no identificadas), en medio of freely-held and expressed opinion among writers will ordinarily be limited to one let- mínimo. El obispo le dijo que le de las cuales, claramente se encuentra the People of God” (Communio et ter every three months. Concise letters (usu- pidiera a la Madre Divina una prueba una familia. Esta última información Progressio, 116). ally less than 300 words) are more likely to de su aparición. Pensando que esto no ha reafirmado la veneración de los Letters from readers are welcome and be printed. every effort will be made to include letters le sería concedido, Juan Diego trató de peregrinos a Nuestra Señora de Letters must be signed, but, for serious from as many people and representing as reasons, names may be withheld. evadir el lugar donde Ella se le había Guadalupe como la patrona de las many viewpoints as possible. Letters should Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” The aparecido. familias y el movimiento en favor de be informed, relevant, well-expressed and Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN Para evitar que se le burlara, María la vida. temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic 46206-1717. le instruyó que volviera al monte El padre Friend resaltó sense of courtesy and respect. Readers with access to e-mail may send let- Tepeyac, el lugar de su aparición. Allí, importancia del papel de San Juan The editors reserve the right to select the ters to [email protected]. Juan Diego descubrió que florecían Diego, un humilde campesino de fe rosas blancas, a pesar del invierno. sencilla, y el obispo Zumarraga, Las colocó en su manto para respectivamente, en la historia de las Spirituality for Today/Fr. John Catoir llevárselas al obispo como evidencia. apariciones de Nuestra Señora de Para su sorpresa, cuando dejó caer las Guadalupe. Resulta bastante evidente rosas de su tilma delante del obispo, él que San Juan Diego es el principal Preparing for Christmas y el traductor cayeron de rodillas. En instrumento del mensaje de María de la tilma estaba la imagen de la Virgen esperanza y la promesa de salvación María, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. redentora de Cristo. In recent months, scandals have rocked accused priest could be removed and dis- En el mejor de los casos, dicha El padre también nos exhortó a the Church, and many people have lost graced before he had a chance to present prenda llamada tilma habría que recordáramos que si el obispo no their trust in our lead- his side. To defame an innocent priest is a sobrevivido por 50 años, no siglos. El hubiera pedido una evidencia, la ers, but they have not crime against justice. material del manto no duraría en milagrosa tilma no existiría y el lost their faith. They The joy of Christmas helps us to tran- condiciones normales. mensaje de Guadalupe no estaría tan know that Christ never scend the darkness. It is a holy season of Existe otro hecho interesante sobre presente como lo ha estado durante turned away from his giving and loving. We celebrate God’s love el manto que lleva la imagen de la todos estos siglos. Church. for his people, and we try to keep the crass Madre Divina que es ahora tan Tanto San Juan como el obispo Again and again, and commercial aspects of the season from venerado, especialmente por los representan la sencillez humana que Christ comes to gather ruining the holidays. If we focus on the what is broken and blessings of peace and joy that surround pobres en México. Algunos años atrás, necesita la reafirmación del amor de divided. The Lord con- Jesus Christ, we will prevail over sorrow. bajo el régimen comunista mexicano María y la curación de Dios. stantly forms and Freshen the days ahead with thoughts on de entonces, hubo un intento de hacer El padre Friend también señaló reforms his body, the Church. Those who God’s unchanging love. God’s love has explotar la imagen guardada en una algo que de otro modo no veríamos are lost and lonely have every reason to been compared to the intimate love caja de cristal colocando dinamita sobre la Madre Divina en su rejoice and celebrate this year. In spite of between a young husband and his bride. enfrente de ella. Se pueden ver en aparición, cuando le pidió a Juan all that has happened, they know they are It’s a way of saying that God loves each exhibición enormes candelabros de Diego que le informara al obispo local loved by God. one of us the way a newly married man bronce y un crucifijo que quedaron de su aparición y su mensaje. En su The real miracle of Christmas is hidden loves his wife. The metaphor is not exactly completamente desfigurados por la petición está implícito el respeto de from our eyes. It is easy to miss the fact apt because the bride in this case is not an explosión, sin embargo la caja de María por el papel del obispo, la that during the Christmas season we cele- individual, but a collective entity, namely, cristal que protegía la imagen no se jerarquía apostólica que Cristo fundó. brate God’s compassion. He reaches out to the entire assembly of struggling human vio afectada. De gran importancia para el reto us because he loves us with an infinite beings we call the people of God. Pero para los peregrinos, algunos que enfrentamos en el movimiento en love. Some members of the Church are des- de los detalles de la vestimenta favor de la vida en esta sociedad Some see the Church as an obsolete perately sick. In his love, God brings them indígena de la Madre Divina tienen contemporánea, es el hecho de que, institution, crumbling in disarray. The healing and forgiveness as well. No one is mucha más importancia. El padre sin hacer un gran esfuerzo de truth is that the doctrine of the Incarna- excluded. Each and every person is part of Scout Friend, quien fue nuestra guía imaginación, en la mejilla izquierda tion is as fresh as ever. God sends his the assembly we refer to as the bride of espiritual, dio un sermón en la misa de la Madre Divina, podemos ver la only begotten Son into a world of dark- Christ. que celebramos en el santuario. Habló imagen de un feto. No pude evitar ness to bring light and healing. He creates Many scientists and intellectuals reject de la imagen de Nuestra Señora de darme cuenta que, con estos nuevos order out of chaos. the mystery of Christmas. Many ordinary Guadalupe como “una ventana a la descubrimientos de los detalles de la The recent scandals have led to a zero- believers get caught up in the commercial- eternidad”. imagen de Nuestra Señora de tolerance policy, which in my view is now ism of the season and lose their fervor. We El padre Friend señaló que la faja Guadalupe en la tilma, la aparición stronger, not weaker, than the one proposed pray that all of them will find their way to del vestido de la Madre Divina es una continúa. † at the Dallas meeting of bishops. Never God in their own way and in their own imagen indígena del embarazo. Y justo again will a bishop knowingly put a child time. debajo de la faja hay una flor indígena Traducido por: Language Training in harm’s way. His career would be over, But those of us who do accept the doc- de cuatro pétalos, Los cuatro pétalos Center, Indianapolis and he would live the rest of his life in dis- trine of the Incarnation are proud to pro- grace. The moral outrage of the laity is not claim God’s entry into our world in the going to go away. person of Jesus Christ as the greatest event La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre In addition, we now have a policy that of human history. Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nue- will do a much better job of protecting The Lord Jesus Christ has become our stros niños y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para servir innocent priests. Believe it or not, there strength and our joy. en la Iglesia, sobre todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. have been quite a few cases of false denun- ciation. Under the Dallas policy, which was (Father John Catoir is a columnist for recently reformed, many felt that an Catholic News Service.) † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002

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Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, in St. Meinrad, from This holiday season, the St. Francis Hospice staff will director of the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, Dec. 8 to Jan. 8. The crèches were collected from around decorate the Tree of Honor on display in the lobby of will be the guest on “EWTN Live” on Jan. 29. There will the world by Catherine A. Smith of Bloomington and were St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., in Indian- be an EWTN/Mother Angelica Pilgrimage to Birming- recently donated to Saint Meinrad. Among them is a apolis. Personalized ornaments may be purchased to honor ham and Hanceville, Ala., on Jan. 28-30. Msgr. Joseph F. painted wood crèche from Mexico, a crèche carved from or mermorialize friends or loved ones. The name of the Schaedel, vicar general, will concelebrate the televised coal in West Virginia, a hammered silver crèche from person honored will be placed on an ornament and hung on Masses in Birmingham on Jan. 29-30. The cost of the pil- Jerusalem, a Nativity collection made in Kenya from the tree, and a card will be sent to the individual or their grimage is $260 per person based on double occupancy. banana fiber and a crystal crèche from France. The exhibit family to let them know that they are being remembered. There are a limited number of seats available. If you is in memory of Smith’s brother, Charles Patrick Smith, The different types of ornaments are on display in the gift would like to be part of this pilgrimage and the “EWTN who was a priest for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The shops at the Beech Grove, Indianapolis, and Mooresville Live” show, or for more information, call the Marian library exhibit is free and open to the public. For hours and hospital campuses. They may be purchased for a suggested Center in Indianapolis at 317-924-3982 or 317-888-0873. other information, call 812-357-6501. minimum donation of $5 each. Funds raised support the care of hospice patients in the local area. For more infor- The Oldenburg Academy music department will pre- The public is welcome to join the Benedictine monks of mation, call 317-865-2092. sent the school’s annual Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. on Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad as they celebrate Dec. 15 at the academy auditorium, 1 Twister Circle, in Christmas in the Archabbey Church. The vigil begins at Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th St., in Beech Grove will Oldenburg. A reception will follow in the auditorium 7 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at midnight on Dec. 24. present “Christmas Concert XLI” at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. lobby. A free-will donation will be taken at the door. For Christmas Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Dec. 25. on Dec. 22. The concert, in its 41st consecutive year, will more information, call the school office at 812-934-4440. For more information, call 812-357-6501. be held in the church and feature the adult, boys’ and girls’ choirs. The combined choirs, with a total of 150 voices, The faculty, staff, students and friends of Cathedral High St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. in will present traditional and contemporary music of the sea- School, 5225 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis, will present “A Indianapolis, will have a “Khrist Kwanzaa Celebration” son while accompanied by an orchestra of strings, brass, Living Nativity” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 22 on from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. It will be seven days of celebrating percussion, organ and guitar. The concert is under the the school campus. Cathedral’s choir and band will perform the seven Kwanzaa principles from an African-American direction of Jerry Craney, parish music director. Tickets are during the evening. The event is free and open to all. For Catholic perspective. There will be a variety of activities $5 each and may be obtained by calling Marcia Cleary at more information, call the school office at 317-542-1481. from a youth lock-in on Dec. 26-27, to a Mass at 10 a.m. 317-787-1682. Tickets for the 3 p.m. concert will also be on Dec. 29. For more information on the events, call the available at the door. For more information, call the parish An exhibit of Christmas crèches will be on display in parish at 317-632-9349. at 317-784-5454.

The Servants of the Gospel of Life is a religious com- Stuffing stockings munity dedicated to promoting the Gospel of Life in its fullness while being entrusted to the Blessed Mother. Women from the Indianapolis Deanery Visitors are welcome at Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent, Council of Catholic Women fill large men’s 8300 Roy Road, in Indianapolis. Weekend visits or socks with candy and toiletries. The finished extended visits may be arranged. For more information, Photo by Brandon A. Evans Photo by Brandon products will be distributed at the Cathedral call Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, Soup Kitchen in downtown Indianapolis. The director of the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, women working at the different stations are, at 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521. † from left, Barbara Temple of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, Mary White of Indian- apolis, Sharon Testerman of St. Malachy VIPs . . . 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By Fr. Herbert Weber herself and the company, but much to her surprise this was the point at which she One evening, I joined one of the small started to find peace again.

faith communities in my parish. The dis- Often, our acceptance of our limita- CNS photo from Reuters cussion came to the topic of maintaining tions comes about in relationships with equilibrium in one’s life. other people. A woman who works in the emergency Frequently, parents of adult children room at a hospital said that after work she discover that they have little influence on has to run three or four miles to feel their sons or daughters. They can share relaxed, especially on stressful days. their opinions, if asked, and pray that A man who is a manager of a small their offspring will make good decisions. business said that he gets up early and Beyond that, they have to trust that the reads the Bible while he drinks coffee. good seeds they planted earlier in their Others told how they take walks in the children’s lives will grow and mature. woods or work in the garden. But serenity also comes about when Having a way to refocus was common people discover their abilities and to almost all the participants. strengths, knowing they are blessed with A great many people today live in a gifts from God. Having a sense of God’s fast-paced and turbulent world. graciousness evokes a spirit of thankful- Parents rush to get their children from ness. soccer games to piano lessons. In the The daily habit of expressing thanks majority of marriages, both husband and allows a person to find peace and serenity wife hold at least one job. because it helps that person to know pri- Some folks generously participate in orities and what really matters. community or Church organizations, even But too often, expressing thanks is lim- investing themselves beyond what origi- ited to holidays, wedding anniversaries or nally was intended. retirement dinners. The result is that a whirlwind of activ- An elderly woman once said in ity, countless obligations and too little reviewing her life, “I thank God for the time conspire to pull many people away good and ask forgiveness for the bad.” from a spirit of calm. This was a woman who recognized A great many people today live in a fast-paced and turbulent world. The result is that a whirlwind of Is it even possible to find serenity any- that God’s goodness far outweighed her activity, countless obligations and too little time conspire to pull many people away from a spirit of more, much less live in serenity on a own failures. That kind of attitude fosters calm. But prayer helps make it possible to find serenity in the midst of the stress of daily life. daily basis? serenity. True serenity is more than the Finally, serenity requires that people moments when someone manages to sometimes let go of things. Worrying robs us of serenity handle personal stress relatively well. A friend said that her daughter and Serenity is a quality that can exist in the son-in-law wanted to have it all and do it By Theresa Sanders worry is and how it can distract us from midst of a turbulent world and a busy all. They were both working in high-pres- the things we can do to make the world life. sure careers and raising a family, trying to An old joke runs something like this: better. At the same time, serenity does not be active in Church and school, maintain- A priest stands in the pulpit and urges No one knows who actually wrote that require that we pretend there is no confu- ing homes, socializing and more. the congregation to adopt a calm, peaceful prayer. Credit often goes to the famous sion or stress. It was a difficult decision for the approach to life because “99 percent of the 20th-century Protestant theologian People who experience serenity have a young wife to decide to step out of her things we worry about never happen.” Reinhold Niebuhr, but it may date back as profound sense of their limitations as well job for a while, but it turned out to be a A parishioner then calls out, “See! far as the 14th century. as their abilities. They know what they graced moment. She began to smile again That shows how effective worrying is!” In the 1940s, it was adopted by the can and cannot do. and enjoy the things she was doing. She How difficult it is to maintain peace of founder of Alcoholics Anonymous and is When Carrie got her first job out of even laughed at her own failures and mis- mind when there seems to be so many an important part of the AA movement. college, she was eager to prove to the takes. reasons to be anxious. Just watching the The prayer’s purpose is, first, to recon- boss that she could handle the challenge. Letting go is incredibly hard. It should evening news can cause us to feel fearful cile us to the reality of suffering. Yet the As the days went by, however, it became not be seen as a negative, however, since and helpless. Worrying seems to be all we prayer does not end there. It urges us to apparent that the position called for some- it usually allows new opportunities for can do in response to violence in society. have the courage to change what we can. one with more experience. someone to be re-engaged with important Worrying may give us the illusion of The prayer also asks for something When we talked, Carrie expressed how aspects of life. control, but that illusion comes at tremen- besides courage: wisdom. her life was coming apart. Whether at Finding serenity does not happen acci- dous cost. It robs us of serenity. How do we distinguish the things we work or at home, she felt like an imposter dentally. Choices have to be made. You may be familiar with this part of can change from those we are powerless whose real self would be exposed some In choosing how they want to live their the text known as the Serenity Prayer: to control? Praying can remind us that we day. There was not much peace in her lives and in accepting both their strengths “God, grant me the serenity to accept the are not, after all, God. Only God is God. life. and weaknesses, people become capable things I cannot change, the courage to In the end, that’s enough. Finally, Carrie decided to talk with her of handling the craziness of daily life. change the things I can and the wisdom to supervisor about needing more direction know the difference.” (Theresa Sanders is associate professor of and advice in order to handle the tasks at (Father Herbert Weber is pastor of For millions around the world, reciting theology at Georgetown University in hand. She was afraid of disappointing St. Peter Parish in Mansfield, Ohio.) † it is a daily reminder of how useless Washington, D.C.) † Discussion Point Wisdom requires listening

This Week’s Question decorum, and the pertinent knowledge, or whether this What does wisdom mean when it comes to handling a situation is beyond your scope and abilities. If one is situation that you truly don’t welcome? not able or willing to take part in this situation, then “To me, wisdom in this situation would mean to stop, one should have the wisdom to remove oneself from listen, focus and reflect before you act.” (Mary it.” (James Netusil, Omaha, Neb.) Holzberger, Green Bay, Wis.) Lend Us Your Voice “Wisdom means stopping and thinking before An upcoming edition asks: Name a value—a way of responding, and realizing that every situation is not necessarily black and white or does not necessarily thinking, a priority or a belief—that you consider have a right or wrong response.” (Karen Boucher, essential for how you live. Lebanon, N.H.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “Wisdom is the ability to accurately know whether Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. you are able to handle the situation with grace and 20017-1100. † CNS photo from Reuters Page 8 The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The Bottom Line/Antoinette Bosco Important events: Cyprian becomes a bishop The prayer of

Ninth in a series either offered sacrifices to the Roman gods able penance. or had bought libelli pacis certificates stat- Cornelius was pope for only two years. St. Francis The ninth of my 50 most important ing that they had offered such sacrifices. Lucius I, who succeeded him, was pope for events in Catholic his- Now these lapsi (the lapsed), repentant, less than a year before he died. Stephen I and the war to tory happened in 248 wanted to return. What should be done succeeded him and, this time, Cyprian got when St. Cyprian about them? into a serious dispute with him. Contrary to end all wars became bishop of Two men with similar names had oppo- the pope’s teaching, Cyprian and the other Carthage, North Africa. site viewpoints. Novatus favored allowing African bishops refused to accept the valid- The Advent season is here, the time we Cyprian is important the lapsi to return. Novatian, who had been ity of baptism conferred by heretics and prepare for the birth of the Prince of because he led the way the spokesman for the Church in Rome schismatics. They believed that baptism Peace. But this year, in determining what since Fabian’s death but not elected pope, could be conferred only within the Church. with preparations for should be done about was adamant that they could not be Furthermore, they believed that heretics yet another war domi- Christians who lapsed absolved and readmitted to the Church. He and schismatics had to be rebaptized to nating the news, are during severe persecu- also wanted to keep out those guilty of return to the Church. Pope Stephen held we really allied with tions and then wanted to return to the murder, adultery, fornication or second that they only had to receive absolution. the Prince of Peace? Church after the persecutions ended. marriage. That controversy threatened to become I couldn’t help won- Cyprian was a renowned pagan lawyer Cyprian preached a middle course: The serious. The pope wrote to the Churches dering about that as I and rhetorician who converted to lapsi could be admitted back into the of Asia Minor saying that he could no heard a clergyman Christianity in 246. He was elected bishop Church after they confessed their sins and longer hold communion with them speak about our “right” of Carthage two years later. Unfortunately, did penance, the terms of the penance vary- because they rebaptized heretics, and he to defend ourselves in it was just in time for the persecution of ing in length. He then supported the papal refused to receive Cyprian’s envoys. But it a war with Iraq, while he ended his talk by Emperor Trajanus Decius. In Rome, Pope election of Cornelius, who agreed with was cut short by the renewal of persecu- asking us all to say the famous prayer of Fabian was martyred. In Carthage, Cyprian him. Cornelius was elected pope, but tion, this time by Emperor Valerian in 257 St. Francis, “Lord make me an instrument went into hiding, a decision that brought Novatian set himself up as an antipope. and 258. Pope Stephen died in 257 and of thy peace.” I felt a curious contradiction. severe criticism both in Rome and in Cyprian rallied the bishops of Africa to Cyprian was beheaded on Sept. 14, 258. I wonder if he knew that it was war Africa. support Cornelius. Cornelius called a synod St. Augustine was to say that Cyprian that brought the prayer of St. Francis to The persecution ended in 251 and in Rome, which both excommunicated atoned for his excessive impatience during light, the horrendous World War I. I have Cyprian returned to Carthage. During the Novatian and his supporters and affirmed the controversy over baptism by his glori- just completed an expanded version of a persecution, numerous Christians had the policy of readmitting lapsi after suit- ous martyrdom. † book on that war, written by my late son, Peter, at the request of the publisher, Facts on File. Immersed in research on this Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes Great War, the War to End All Wars, I dis- covered that this prayer for peace first When change is for the better appeared in 1913 in a small magazine put out in Normandy, France. If you live long enough, you come to they’re brought in to see the finished prod- good guy morality play to featuring so It was nearly two years later that realize the absolute truth of the saying that uct, although a note of horrified shock can much unrelieved violence of all kinds that L’Osservatore Romano, the official the only certain thing sometimes be detected beneath their enthu- they are virtually unwatchable. Vatican newspaper, published this prayer. in life is change. And, siasm. Of course, the decorators are satis- If popular culture actually reflects our It was picked up the following week by if you’ve been paying fied. They’ve been featured on TV and level of moral maturity or intellectual the French daily, La Croix, and it immedi- attention along the given carte blanche to present any wild capacity to change for the better, we may ately soared to popularity. way, you learn that scene they’ve always wanted to “do.” And be in big trouble. As for how the prayer reached the change can be good or the audience of home-owning voyeurs gets That is, until you see a movie like Vatican, it is said that Marquis de la bad, but its result is to comment on the results without having to “Changing Lanes.” Here is a story dealing Rochetulon, founder of a Catholic weekly mostly up to us. live with them. with many of the attitudes and institutions paper, sent the prayer to Pope Benedict Nowhere is this idea While we’re on the subject of TV, let’s of our modern world, including economic XV. Scholars of St. Francis’ writings say presented more win- consider the changes that occur in a pro- and racial differences, corporate greed, gov- that the peace prayer was not written by ningly than in the cable gram series. We used to think that watching ernmental bureaucracy, the integrity of law St. Francis, but by an unknown author in TV program called “Trading Spaces” on the “The Practice” was a reasonable way to and human relationships. the early 20th century. It became associ- House and Garden channel. The premise is pass an hour until they presented a show in Two men, one rich, white and ambitious, ated with St. Francis when it was printed that two couples from the same neighbor- which the leading man left the Catholic the other middle class, alcoholic and black, on a holy card with the saint’s picture on hood “trade spaces” for a couple of days Church because of the recent clergy sex meet literally by accident and begin a day the other side. and go into each other’s homes to redeco- scandals. The script was riddled with misin- of repeated confrontation that leads ulti- As for why the prayer took off, eventu- rate a room without peeking at what’s formation about the Church and implicit mately to their individual salvation. ally spreading throughout the world, that’s going on back home. approval of the character’s dopey decision. This refreshing depiction of changing for easy to explain. This war that was raging These folks are aided by professional “Seventh Heaven,” which we always the better reminds us of what change so furiously and so long was like no other. interior decorators and carpenters, who do considered to be a fine family show, has should be about. Just as Christ’s birth offers Begun as a conflict between Serbia and most of the real planning and execution of deteriorated into a bad soap opera. The the opportunity to change from darkness to Austria, it spread to all the world’s major the changes. The results, in the few times characters act out of character, or what used light, and from moral confusion to faithful countries, bringing a destruction never we’ve watched the show, range from stun- to be their character, and the plots focus on hope. imagined, defying all past rules of war. ning to—well—stunning, as in taking a incredible immaturity rather than honest It became the era of surprise, because blow upside the head. moral dilemmas. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the of something unknown then to most peo- The couples whose rooms have been Many cops-and-robbers programs have Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular ple: technology. The new “toys”—air- redone usually appear to be pleased when changed from being your ordinary bad guy- columnist for The Criterion.) † planes, automobiles, wireless, machine guns, killing chemicals—made it clear that war would now be inclusive, a threat Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister to everybody. Bombardments from the skies would pile up the dead, the Nudging parents in the right direction wounded, the homeless. Even more would be killed by starvation as farms and towns Did you know that former President parents can unintentionally injure children most. At a Home-School Association meet- were destroyed in the holocausts. Jimmy Carter, winner through excessive harshness or permissive- ing in our parish when my husband, Paul, The people, especially in France, where of the Nobel Peace ness or through well-intended criticism and was president, he suggested our organiza- the bulk of the fighting took place, begged Prize in October, advice that comes out as relentless disap- tion sponsor a parenting series led by two for an end to this destruction. While leaders wrote a poem about proval or oppressive negativity. … Kids not child psychologists we knew from had deaf ears, the people had only one to his father eight years only need to know they’re loved; they need Community Hospital’s Gallahue Mental turn to, the Prince of Peace. The prayer of ago that reflects what to feel worthy of our love. They need to be Health Services in Indianapolis. St. Francis gave them hope that this horren- he still feels about valued not simply because they’re ours, but One man challenged my husband, dous killing would end. that relationship? because of who they are.” implying how we were all caring Catholic Soldiers, too, are victims of war, obedi- Here it is: Josephson also shared the following tips parents who didn’t need programs like that. ently following orders that make them kill for parents, saying “It’s never too late to try I was surprised yet very proud of Paul a person named an “enemy,” who under This is a pain I mostly hide, to fix whatever is broken” but, although this when he calmly revealed to the filled audi- other circumstances might be their friend. but ties of blood, or seed, endure might not always be possible, “it’s worth a torium how much our own family learned There was a beautiful moment in World and even now I feel inside try.” These tips apply to teachers and youth and gained from these professionals. The War I, Christmas 1914, when soldiers of the hunger for his outstretched hand, leaders, too. school project was approved, and subse- both sides began singing Christmas songs. a man’s embrace to take me in, Consider expressing caring, pride and quent parenting sessions were filled to They walked into “No Man’s Land”—the the need for just a word of praise. approval more lavishly and often. capacity. strip of land separating them, where fight- Be less critical, more helpful, less con- It’s not easy to admit one needs help ing took place—bringing no weapons, only I learned this in an e-mail from The trolling. doing what we think comes naturally. brandy, chocolates and musical instruments Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Set aside your need to be right, be less Sometimes we stray on our parental paths, to share. Both sides were joyful for this Ethics, a non-profit organization founded in self-righteous and more respectful to the needing a nudge in the right direction. For brief time of celebrating the peace before 1985 by radio commentator and former law people they love. nudging you can find out more at they got back to killing each other. professor Michael Josephson in honor of Be sincerely accountable and genuinely www.charactercounts.org and Let us pray this Advent that we each his parents. apologize even if whatever you do may not www.josephsoninstitute.org. become an “instrument” of Christ’s peace, The message added, “Unfortunately, be enough. in the footsteps of St. Francis. there are lots of people in Mr. Carter’s When our own daughters were young, (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of shoes, left with bitter feelings and enduring we encountered many of the problems par- Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Antoinette Bosco is a columnist for wounds inflicted by parents. … Caring ents face—in some areas a little more than a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002 Page 9

Third Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Dec. 16 Friday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002 Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm 25:4-9 Psalm 24:1-6 • Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 the author of this Gospel. The Gospel Matthew 21:23-27 Luke 1:26-38 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 itself suggests the same intensity. • John 1:6-8, 19-28 Was the Evangelist once a follower of John the Baptist? Who knows? The Tuesday, Dec. 17 Saturday, Dec. 21 Gospel presents John the Baptist with Genesis 49:2, 8-10 Peter Canisius, priest and Again this season, the Book of Isaiah care and as a critical figure in the devel- Psalm 72:3-4, 7-8, 17 doctor provides the first biblical reading. opment of moods just prior to the Lord’s Matthew 1:1-17 Song of Songs 2:8-14 This section of coming. Isaiah was written Jesus never appears in this reading. or Zephaniah 3:14-18a when God’s people Yet Jesus is the point of the story. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 were severely tried by Groups of scholars and religious leaders Jeremiah 23: 5-8 Luke 1:39-45 their life circum- come to John, asking him if he is the Psalm 72:1, 12-13, 18-19 stances. The prophet promised redeemer. Matthew 1:18-25 Sunday, Dec. 22 must have faced John states that he himself is not the Fourth Sunday of Advent much disillusionment, redeemer. However, he very clearly even cynicism and refers to Jesus. John states that he him- Thursday, Dec. 19 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 despair. For so long, self baptizes with water. (Baptisms, or Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 the people had lan- ritual cleanings, apparently were major Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17 Romans 16:25-27 guished in Babylon, literally dreaming parts of John’s appearances.) Luke 1:5-12 Luke 1:26-38 of the day when they could return to John emphasizes that the true Savior their homeland. Those remaining in the would come. He would baptize with the homeland probably had had miserable Spirit. The true Savior, of course, would experiences. be Jesus. At last, the Jews in Babylon were Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen allowed to return. A wave of great Reflection excitement swept over them all. The Although revisions in the liturgy have answer to their prayers had come! altered much of what was distinctive for However, their return produced a this weekend in terms of symbolism, a Lutherans also believe in great disappointment. The land was arid powerful message still comes from the and dead. Nothing was appealing; noth- Third Sunday of Advent. ing was promising. This unhappy cir- When the liturgy was celebrated in real presence of Christ cumstance endured for a long time. Latin, this weekend was called “Gaudete Eventually, the author, or authors, of Sunday,” a name derived from the first My understanding has always been belief, Luther wrote, “No one but an this last part of Isaiah came on the word of the Introit, or Entrance Qthat Protestants do not believe in the Arian heretic can or will deny that scene. The writings, from which we hear Antiphon. “Gaudete” is the imperative real presence of Jesus Christ himself, true God and true man, this weekend in the first reading, had to form of “Rejoice!” in the Eucharist. who is truly and essentially present in cope with the understandable grumbling The Church calls us to rejoice. Priests However, some the supper when it is rightly celebrated of the people. wore rose-colored vestments. They sym- friends who are (to give Communion to the community) Instead of joining in the complaints, bolized not so much that Advent, the Lutheran tell us they should be adored in spirit and in truth in instead of threatening those who com- penitential season, was approaching its definitely believe that all places, but especially where his com- plained with divine punishment, this close, but rather that the Lord would Jesus is present. The munity is present” (Smalkald Articles part of the Book of Isaiah literally sings soon come. Of course, he would come at sacrament is even VII, Formula of Concord). of the glory and righteousness of God. Christmas. reserved in their It is true that Luther believed the con- It proclaims that God will favor the peo- The rose shade of the vestment repre- church, and Com- secrated eucharistic elements should ple. sented the more somber, harsher violet, munion is taken to usually be disposed of after the celebra- How can this be? It is not explained, the traditional color of Advent, bright- the sick. Can you explain? (Florida) tion. This followed, however, not from a but God’s goodness will prevail. ened by the forthcoming birth of Christ. denial of Christ’s presence, but from his Saluted as special are the poor and Think of a scene at early dawn, when the In practice, a variety of Lutheran conviction that Jesus gave his eucharis- troubled. Lacking privilege and ease, first rays of the sun break the darkness. Apractices and beliefs exist concern- tic body and blood to be consumed in they have the ability to see what truly is Christmas is just across the horizon. ing the Eucharist. Some differences are the sacrament, not to be adored outside important in life. Eagerly, the Church proclaims Jesus related to the Lutheran synods (the of Mass. St. Paul’s First Epistle to the as the source of our joy. With Isaiah, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Historians and theologians tell us that Thessalonians provides the second read- Church salutes Jesus as the cause of true America and the Missouri Synod are the only later, in the 17th century, did offi- ing. joy. The second reading underscores this two largest ones in the United States) to cial Lutheran doctrine develop a theol- Its theme also is of rejoicing. In this theme. which individual congregations belong. ogy of the termination of Christ’s reading, the Apostle calls disciples to be Finally, St. John’s Gospel reminds us Lutheran teaching and liturgical eucharistic presence. strong and confident in God’s grace. that Christmas, the symbolic coming of guides for worship, however, are clear Your friends’ congregation is obvi- There is nothing to fear. Jesus, will occur soon. No less a figure about belief in the continuing presence ously one that adheres to these particu- For its Gospel reading, the Church than St. John the Baptist understands of the Lord in the Eucharist. lar eucharistic beliefs and policies. offers St. John’s Gospel. that Jesus is Lord, and the Baptist The Lutheran Book of Worship, As was the case last week, John the delights in explaining that the Lord’s Occasional Services, which is similar to Whatever happened to the Holy Baptist is an important figure. Indeed, arrival is imminent. our missal, provides instructions for dis- QName Society? (Michigan) some see in this Gospel a special interest But, as Paul counseled the Christians tribution of Communion on Good in St. John the Baptist. Certainly, this of Thessalonica, we must make our- Friday, when, as in Catholic tradition, The Holy Name Society and other saint’s intensity would have appealed to selves worthy to receive the Lord. † no full eucharistic liturgy is celebrated. Aparish groups like the altar and It also assumes that the Eucharist will rosary societies were popular in the 19th be reserved for distribution of and early 20th centuries. They gave My Journey to God Communion to people in special circum- Catholic men and women more Catholic stances. identity and fellowship, and in a special The 1978 Lutheran statement on the way encouraged frequent Communion. subject says, “Sick and homebound When many Catholics received the members should be included in the Eucharist perhaps only once or twice a Christmas Vignette Communion of the congregation ... by year, monthly “Communion Sunday” for sending pastors or trained and desig- men’s and women’s groups made much O that I were one of them nated lay members out from the corpo- sense. Long ago in Bethlehem rate assembly.” Since the mid-20th century espe- Tending sheep ’neath starry skies, These eucharistic practices are cially, numerous other Catholic organi- First to hear the angels’ cries, increasingly common in the Lutheran zations and programs are available, and First to hasten in the night, Church. most Catholics go to Communion when- First to reach the hallowed site, The Lutheran-Roman Catholic dia- ever they go to Mass, as Pope Pius X First to fall on bended knee logue, carried on now for several urged 100 years ago. Knowing who it is they see. Catholic Lantern decades, notes as one of their points of Parish groups like the Holy Name agreement, “We agree that as long as Society apparently do not fill the need Simple shepherds, chosen few Christ remains sacramentally present, they once did. O that I were one of you! worship, reverence and adoration are appropriate” (“The Eucharist as (A free brochure on ecumenism, includ-

By Dorothy M. Colgan CNS photo by Cathy Joyce, Sacrifice,” Lutherans and Catholics in ing questions on intercommunion and Dialogue I-III). other ways of sharing worship, is avail- (Dorothy M. Colgan is a member of St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad. She is the Most Catholics and, as I understand, able by sending a stamped, self- mother of Benedictine Father Tobias Colgan, prior of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. In many Lutherans, are unaware that addressed envelope to Father John this contemporary painting of the Nativity, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds admire Martin Luther himself firmly believed in Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651. the infant Jesus. The artist is Sacred Heart Sister Lucy Serna, who teaches in the real presence of Jesus in the Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen Guadalajara, Mexico.) Eucharist. at the same address or by e-mail in care Among many affirmations of this of [email protected]) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002

At St.Vincent, we could tell you we treat more hearts than any hospital in Indiana. We could tell you we place more heart stents than the Mayo Clinic or the Cleveland Clinic. We could tell you we work with the latest technology, offering care for body, mind and spirit. But we prefer to think of ourselves as the leader in providing something else: homecomings.

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Dear Friends in Christ: I have now been among you as ar chbishop for 10 years, and I would like to take the oppor tunity in this annual accountability report to review with you some of the things that God has accomplished in the Chur ch in central and southern Indiana during the last decade. I’d also like to take a look at some futur e challenges, and I’d like to reflect with you on the joy of gener osity. Joy and generosity Some years ago, in an archdiocesan-produced video- tape, one of our parishioners said that he’d often hear d people say that you should “give ’til it hurts.” He didn’t agree. “I think you should give until it feels good,” he said. Once we recognize that everything we have comes from God and that we are merely tending it until we return to God, something happens deep within us. Gratitude wells up in our hearts. And that gratefulness demands a response. We naturally want to say thank you and to give back to God who has given us life itself and all the gifts that flow from that. When we do this, the gratitude and joy become one. Being generous is part of our nature; it plays an important role in our spirituality. Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. As I continue to look back on my 10 years her e as Archbishop of Indianapolis archbishop, I have to conclude that ther e are a lot of joyful people living in southern and central Indiana! We need to sustain our ministry to the poor, espe- cially those served by our Catholic Charities agencies. What God has accomplished We must continue to be present in our center-city, in Time moves by so quickly. It is good to consider all our small rural, and in our urban schools that God has accomplished through your generosity We are experiencing reduced help from local, state, and through the communion that binds us together as and national governments for social ser vices. We must one people who work together to do God’s work. find new ways to fund these ser vices that serve so A few statistics will help tell this stor y. In the last many people—non-Catholic and Catholic alike. decade, we have dedicated 13 new churches and reno- The welcome, rapidly growing Hispanic population vated 10 churches. challenges us as did immigration in earlier days of our We’re happy to report that the eight priests we archdiocese. ordained in June—our largest group of ordinands in the Ministry to our Young Church may be the most far- last 25 years—have been succeeded in the seminary with reaching and critical challenge to our Church in the 21st nine new seminarians. century. How will we meet the needs and capture the In 1992, we Catholics in central and southern hearts and the imaginations of our young members? Indiana numbered about 200,000. With those joining How will we successfully integrate them into the daily us through Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and life of the Church? the influx of new Hispanic members, now the number We must increase vocations to the priesthood. I is probably closer to 300,000. have a personal goal of seeing 50 men in seminary by Financially, we have also experienced many blessings. 2007. Our young priests tell me that I am aiming too Our United Catholic Appeal has increased from low and that we will have 50 men studying for the $2.7 million in 1992 to $5.4 million in 2002. priesthood before that date. The Legacy of Hope from Generation to Generation We need to find ways to attract and r etain teachers for capital and endowment campaign received pledges of our schools. The future of Catholic education depends $98 million. on our recruiting the finest, committed educators we can The Building Communities of Hope campaign aimed find. at supporting our Indianapolis center-city schools and And, of course, the finances that make all these Catholic Charities agencies has raised $29 million. ministries possible will always be a challenge. Our Catholic Community Foundation assets increased from a little over $1 million in 15 endowments Generous Catholics in 1989 to nearly $80 million in 261 endowments at the So many people in our archdiocese have been sig- close of the last fiscal year. nificant collaborators with the Lord and his Church in The financial outlook of the archdiocese is sound yet the accomplishments that have taken place over the we are challenged to make adjustments caused by the last decade. Many have been involved in developing economic downturn in our investments and rising and implementing our strategic plans. health care costs. So many of our generous Catholics have given wit- ness to what God can accomplish thr ough a grateful Home missions people, a generous people, a joyful people. Our arch- I also want to emphasize that our home missions diocesan Church is blessed with people who work responsibilities continue to challenge us. together and keep their eyes on the goal and their focus What and who are the home missions? on our mission. We tend to think of missions being elsewher e, usually Last year, when the Indianapolis Colts were having in a foreign country. And that’s certainly true. But we such a poor season, I asked a coach what he thought also have missions here at home—here in our own arch- the problem was. The coach said that he thought that diocese. These are the parishes and schools that need to many of the players were paying too much attention to be where they are so that the Church’s ministry can be their press and not enough attention to their game. present, but they can no longer carry out that ministry alone. The St. Francis Xavier Home Missions Grant Rooted in prayer CCOUNTABILITY Program, funded largely through the United Catholic Our “stats” for the last decade show that we’ve been Appeal, continues to help us help them. paying attention to our game. Keeping that focus means Our obligations to our home missions ar e important. first of all that everything must be r ooted in prayer. Just as the foreign missions do, our home missions call And our prayer begins in thanksgiving and springs EPORT each of us to a vision of our lar ger Church family—to from our gratefulness to God for all he has given us. our responsibilities to those beyond our parish bound- Our gratefulness calls for a generous response to share aries. our treasure, our time, and our talents. May joy and happiness be yours. Thank you, and

A R Shared ministries God bless you all. We also have serious obligations to our shar ed min- istries—those ministries that no one parish can do Sincerely yours in Christ, alone—such as seminarian education, the work of Catholic Charities, and Catholic education. Future challenges Now, what are some of the challenges we face in the Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. 2002 years ahead? Archbishop of Indianapolis SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATUS Chancery cash and cash his summary of the financial status of the Ar chdiocese of and does not include the activities of parishes, missions, and equivalents and investments T Indianapolis reflects activities of the chancery of the schools of the archdiocese. All significant transactions among include the following: archdiocese and certain affiliated agencies with direct entities detailed in this summary have been eliminated. As accountability to the Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, always, the complete audited financial statements ar e avail- JUNE 30, 2002 O.S.B., archbishop of Indianapolis. The information presented able for public inspection by contacting Jef f Stumpf, chief Capital campaign cash $ 5,115,003 has been reformatted from the audited financial statements financial officer of the archdiocese, at 317-236-1410. Net deposit and loan fund deposits 32,853,563 Chancery and Certain Entities of the Ar chdiocese of Indianapolis Designated cash and Combined Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2002 investments 6,188,600 with Comparative Totals for June 30, 2001 Operating cash (13,226,049) Total $ 30,931,117 CATHOLIC COMBINED COMBINED COMMUNITY CATHOLIC TOTAL BEFORE BALANCE AT BALANCE AT ASSETS CHANCERY FOUNDATION CHARITIES ELIMINATIONS ELIMINATIONS JUNE 30, 2002 JUNE 30, 2001

Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,392,390 $ 4,343,288 $ 1,631,406 $ 21,367,084 $ 673,378 $ 20,693,706 $ 30,262,748 Investments 15,538,727 74,619,126 877,985 91,035,838 1,023,514 90,012,324 90,057,209 Legacy of Hope Receivables allocations and distributions Contributions, net 23,476,964 242,794 23,719,758 23,719,758 28,286,960 Deposit and loan fund, net 30,369,511 30,369,511 5,939,147 24,430,364 24,259,218 CAPITAL TOTAL PREVIOUS JULY 2002 Amounts due from parishes and PROJECTS ALLOCATION DISTRIBUTIONS DISTRIBUTION other Archdiocesan entities, net 9,820,197 445,075 10,265,272 5,574,772 4,690,500 4,624,990 High schools $ 4,000,000 $ 3,365,927 $ 634,074 Accrued interest income 258,407 355,850 614,257 614,257 609,253 CYO 750,000 631,111 118,889 Other, net 1,930,746 42,176 439,166 2,412,088 2,412,088 1,503,983 Fatima Retreat House 200,000 168,296 31,704 Catholic Charities 1,000,000 841,482 158,518 Total receivables, net 65,855,825 843,101 681,960 67,380,886 11,513,919 55,866,967 59,284,404 Home missions 1,050,000 657,398 — 7,000,000 5,664,214 943,185 Other assets 111,002 19,823 130,825 130,825 118,288 ENDOWMENTS Burial spaces and other inventories 3,590,310 3,590,310 3,590,310 4,091,262 Clergy pension $ 2,500,000 $ 2,500,000 $ — Land, buildings and equipment, net 10,397,734 4,424,231 14,821,965 14,821,965 12,425,237 Archbishop’s Endowment 300,000 300,000 — Lay ministry 1,000,000 1,000,000 — Total assets $ 110,885,988 $ 79,805,515 $ 7,635,405 $ 198,326,908 $ 13,210,811 $ 185,116,097 $ 196,239,148 Seminary education 1,500,000 1,000,000 — Teacher/catechist training 1,000,000 1,000,000 — High school facilities 1,000,000 400,000 283,026 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Home missions 2,000,000 2,950,000 — Liabilities: 9,300,000 9,150,000 283,026 Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 5,833,563 $ 3,862,626 $ 437,339 $ 10,133,528 $ 5,484,982 $ 4,648,546 $ 5,439,165 TOTAL $ 16,300,000 $ 14,814,214 $ 1,226,211 Capital campaign due to parishes 14,815,717 14,815,717 14,815,717 24,023,187 Bonds payable and line of credit 43,507,524 43,507,524 5,939,147 37,568,377 38,205,337 Reserves for self-insurance 1,850,000 1,850,000 1,850,000 1,865,000 Other liabilities 1,931,741 221,455 2,153,196 2,153,196 2,034,266 Parish, School and Agency Deposit and loan fund payable 31,541,347 31,541,347 777,659 30,763,688 29,881,708 Construction/Renovation Expenditures Total liabilities 99,479,892 3,862,626 658,794 104,001,312 12,201,788 91,799,524 101,448,663 Net assets: 40...... Unrestricted (4,194,012) 66,095,800 3,193,537 65,095,325 (5,515,233) 70,610,558 74,343,344 Temporarily restricted 4,891,319 831,899 3,109,827 8,833,045 1,740,898 7,092,147 5,501,026 35...... Permanently restricted 10,708,789 9,015,190 673,247 20,397,226 4,783,358 15,613,868 14,946,115 Total net assets 11,406,096 75,942,889 6,976,611 94,325,596 1,009,023 93,316,573 94,790,485 30...... Total liabilities and net assets $ 110,885,988 $ 79,805,515 $ 7,635,405 $ 198,326,908 $ 13,210,811 $ 185,116,097 $ 196,239,148 25......

Combined Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2002 20......

with Comparative Totals for June 30, 2001 15...... Dollars (Millions)

CATHOLIC COMBINED COMBINED COMMUNITY CATHOLIC TOTAL BEFORE BALANCE AT BALANCE AT 10...... CHANCERY FOUNDATION CHARITIES ELIMINATIONS ELIMINATIONS JUNE 30, 2002 JUNE 30, 2001 5...... OPERATING SUPPORT AND REVENUES Assessments $ 7,951,313 $ – $ – $ 7,951,313 $ – $ 7,951,313 $ 7,291,728 0 Service fees 15,952,098 18,898 15,970,996 2,037,213 13,933,783 12,143,710 YEARS 97 98 99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 (forecast) (forecast) (forecast) Contributions 1,798,801 22,295,294 3,234,501 27,328,596 21,544,889 5,783,707 4,674,737 United Catholic Appeal 5,332,017 5,332,017 5,332,017 4,926,428 Sales of goods and services 5,570,261 5,570,261 5,570,261 5,592,896 Program service fees and other 1,836,452 2,508,061 4,344,513 4,344,513 4,393,364 Legacy of Hope and Building Other public support 3,647,420 3,647,420 3,647,420 2,983,183 Communities of Hope Phase I Interest income and investment return 2,731,451 (1,176,458) 16,129 1,571,122 2,121,648 (550,526) (1,095,258) Capital and Endowment Campaigns Total operating support and revenues 41,172,393 21,137,734 9,406,111 71,716,238 25,703,750 46,012,488 40,910,788 Results through October 2002

OPERATING EXPENSES 130...... Salaries and wages 6,014,727 61,576 5,001,051 11,077,354 30,746 11,046,608 10,629,558 Employee benefits 2,472,174 1,347 1,210,049 3,683,570 1,359,052 2,324,518 1,974,207 120...... Health care costs 11,156,574 11,156,574 11,156,574 9,356,120 Retirement plan contributions 2,378,854 2,378,854 2,378,854 2,275,194 110...... Cost of equipment and supplies sold 2,919,038 2,919,038 2,919,038 2,553,449 Administrative 1,215,328 296,439 740,924 2,252,691 48,507 2,204,184 1,592,890 100...... Property insurance 1,777,787 1,777,787 164,100 1,613,687 1,376,152 Depreciation 788,393 333,182 1,121,575 1,121,575 1,089,537 90...... Repairs and maintenance 620,390 620,390 620,390 643,047 80...... Occupancy costs 479,431 793,014 1,272,445 147,250 1,125,195 1,169,285 Interest 3,011,921 3,011,921 334,117 2,677,804 3,978,309 70...... Bad debts 364,820 364,820 364,820 444,789 Professional services 3,648,781 14,087 497,399 4,160,267 176,993 3,983,274 3,829,134 60...... Contributions 23,167,506 3,737,316 26,904,822 22,272,096 4,632,726 3,831,109 Other 1,361,338 242,880 848,494 2,452,712 257,815 2,194,897 2,453,791 Dollars (Millions) 50...... Total operating expenses 61,377,062 4,353,645 9,424,113 75,154,820 24,790,676 50,364,144 47,196,571 40...... Change in net assets due to operations (20,204,669) 16,784,089 (18,002) (3,438,582) 913,074 (4,351,656) (6,285,783) 30......

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REVENUES 6,313,354 938,584 7,251,938 697,012 6,554,926 1,876,137 20...... CAPITAL CAMPAIGN EXPENSES 5,381,103 5,381,103 1,703,921 3,677,182 5,091,902 10...... Change in net assets due to capital campaign 932,251 938,584 1,870,835 (1,006,909) 2,877,744 (3,215,765) Total change in net assets (19,272,418) 16,784,089 920,582 (1,567,747) (93,835) (1,473,912) (9,501,548) 0 Minimum Total pledged Total collected Remaining Goal (213% of goal) through pledges to be NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 30,678,514 59,158,800 6,056,029 95,893,343 1,102,858 94,790,485 104,292,033 Current pledges $107 10/31/2002 collected Planned Gifts $21 NET ASSETS: End of year $ 11,406,096 $ 75,942,889 $ 6,976,611 $ 94,325,596 $ 1,009,023 $ 93,316,573 $ 94,790,485 C T lion. $78.96mil- charitable giftannunitiesworth 261 separateendowmentaccounts and80 Catholic CommunityFoundation comprised Indianapolis. AsofJune30,2002, the of withtheArchdiocese tutions affiliated parishes, schools,agencies,and otherinsti- funds forthebenefitofparticipating individualendowment administer numerous archdiocese investand toprofessionally not-for-profit corporationestablishedbythe Foundation. Thisfoundationisaseparate, tinuing successoftheCatholicCommunity thecon- Archdiocese ofIndianapolisreflects Statement ofFinancialPositionthe C diocesan schoolsinMarionCounty. Contributionswill Project E $1.9millioninthe2001-2002fiscalyear. needs received Indianapolis center-city educationandCatholicCharities Building CommunitiesofHopeAllocations 93 percent, whichslightlyexceedscollectiontargets. planned gifts.)Theon-timepledgecollectionratestandsat ough campaign. (Another$11millionwaspledgedthr giftstotheLegacyofHope $87 millionpledgedincurrent than$67millionhasbeencollectedagainstthe In total,more highschoolfacilitiesneeds. to support allocated toCatholicCommunityFoundationendowments Another$283,000was received $943,000forcapitalprojects. cies, archdiocesan highschoolsandhomemissionparishes House,CatholicCharitiesagen- Organization, FatimaRetreat CatholicYouth years’accountabilityreports.) in previous covered allocationswere Previous this accountabilityreport. edin occurred onedayaftertheendoffiscalyearcover than$15.5million. (Thisallocationtechnically date tomore and endowmentcampaign,bringingthetotalallocatedto from oftheLegacyHopecapital share thearchdiocesan More than$1.2milliondollarswasallocatedJuly1,2002 Legacy ofHopeAllocations St. FrancisXavierHomeMissionsGrants. inplacefor ocesscurrently process willbesimilartothepr endowment distributions.This funds availablethrough willbedevelopedforthe application andallocationprocess As thefundingofthisendowmentcomestoaclose,grant the 2003fiscalyear. approximately $1.0millioninadditionalfundingduring eceive June 30,2002.Thisendowmentisexpectedtor The valueofthisendowmentwasnearly$1.9millionat lishment ofanewparish. Charities agency, foraschool,ortheestab- newclassrooms siteforaCatholic vice-delivery projects, suchasanewser owthandexpansion this endowmentwillfundgrantsforgr the CatholicCommunityFoundation.Whenfullyfunded, andExpansionEndowmentFundin Indianapolis Growth of tofundtheArchdiocese effort ond yearofathree-year completedthesec- schools andagenciesofthearchdiocese thatbegan inJuly2000,theparishes, Continuing aneffort Endowment Fund andExpansion Archdiocese ofIndianapolisGrowth school andagencyministries. tparish, distributed nearly$3.3millionlastyeartosuppor dation to261.CatholicCommunityFoundationendowments bringing thetotalnumberofendowmentsheldinfoun- archdiocese added13newendowmentsduringtheyear, ture inJanuary1995.Parishes,schoolsandagenciesofthe entinvestmentstruc- percent sincetheinceptionofcurr 9.7 averyrespectable Foundation investmentshavereturned overthesameone-yearperiod. returned a–18percent TheS&P500 of–5.4percent. the year, withareturn suffered during and agencyemployees.Investmentreturns an endowmentdesignatedtofundbenefitsforparish,school due toan$18.9milliontransferofexistinginvestmentsinto year.from theprevious However, wasprimarily thisincrease easeof28.5percent to $79.8millionatJune30,2002,anincr The CatholicCommunityFoundation’s totalassetsincreased Catholic CommunityFoundationGrowth operations. lights severalofthemostsignificantaspectsourfinancial high- Thisreport needswithlimitedresources. meet ministry administrators ofparishes,schoolsandagenciescontinueto and tothecallofstewardship, generously tinue torespond chdiocesecon- Despite thesechallenges,thepeopleofar financialenvironment. archdiocese adifficult andpresent costscontinuetochallengeusasan increasing healthcare and A downturnintheeconomy, poorinvestmentreturns known as Project E known asProject phase oftheBuildingCommunitiesHopecampaign,also beganthesecond During fiscalyear2002,thearchdiocese ATHOLIC Foundation” ontheCombined he columntitled“CatholicCommunity HIEF XCEED F INANCIAL XCEED C OMMUNITY , toenhanceeducationatarch- O FFICER F DOLLARS (MILLIONS) Total AssetsInMillionsofDollars 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 OUNDATION ’ S operating deficit of more than$1.3million.Additionally, this operating deficitofmore The archdiocese isoperatingin2002-2003withabudgeted campaign activity. expense,andcapital Loan Fund,investmentincome,interest Depositand Catholic CommunityFoundation,Archdiocesan exclusiveofthe chancery andagenciesofthearchdiocese, definedascombinedactivitiesofthe this purposeare budget.Pleasenotethat“operations”for from actual results equaltothevarianceoftotal budget by$954,000,roughly coststhatexceeded healthcare budgetwere variance from budget, bothpositivelyandnegatively, themostsignificant om many individualaspectsofoperationsvariedslightlyfr operatingbudgetdeficitof$1.3million.While a forecasted operated during2001-2002atadeficitof$2.2millionversus ofIndianapolis The chanceryagenciesoftheArchdiocese Chancery OperatingResultsfor2001-2002 projects. for future follow-upcampaignstoprepare parishes haveundertaken Building CommunitiesofHopecampaigns,whilemany ing forthisspendingwasraisedintheLegacyofHopeand ofthefund- Aportion cast another$57millioninprojects. e- Parish andagencybudgetsforfiscalyears2003-2005 than$132millioninfiscalyears1997-2002. to more for construction andrenovation brings totalexpenditures This projects. agencies onconstructionandrenovation More than$23millionwasspentbyparishes,schoolsand enovation. It wasanotheractiveyearforconstructionandr Construction andRenovation requested abletobeawarded. were ofthegrantdollars meaning thatlessthan18percent exceeded$2.1millionduringtheyear, Grant requests esources. parishes, parishneedsstillfaroutweighavailabler needy ourfundingtosupport paign. Whilewe’veimproved Generation tocapitalandendowmentcam- theLegacy ofHopefrom was establishedthrough Archdiocesan HomeMissionsEndowmentFund,which theCatholicCommunityFoundation’s tions from oughdistribu- Francis XavierHomeMissionsFundandthr raise overtheirUnitedCatholicAppealgoaltotheSt. ity ofparishesthatpledgesomeorallthemoneythey thegeneros- through supported Home missionsgrantsare awarded to22parishes. $369,000was received 43parishes.Approximately from Buechlein forhomemissionsgrantsbasedonapplications toArchbishop staff persons,maderecommendations chdiocesan mittee, consistingof11pastorsaidedbytwoar Francis XavierHomeMissionsFund.Theallocationscom- thesecond yearofallocationstheSt. June 2002brought St. FrancisXavierHomeMissions 2000. from increase nearly a10percent millionforthe2000UnitedCatholicAppealandis $4.9 withpledges of ofOctober31,2002).Thiscompares (as eceived million,ofwhich$4.66millionhasbeenr $5.39 pledgesof The 2001UnitedCatholicAppealreceived Catholic Appeal. andUnited ParishStewardship through CalledtoServe: particularly themessageofChristianstewardship, to spread oughoutthearchdiocese ment ofpastoralandlayleadersthr attributedtothecommit- canbelargely growth This strong for2000-2001. rateof5.4percent compares withagrowth This throughout atarateof6.9percent. grew thearchdiocese economy. Total parishSundayandHolyDaycollections despiteachallenging growth tions, continuedtoshowstrong SundayandHolyDaycollec- through Parish stewardship, Appeal andUnitedCatholic Called toServe:ParishStewardship $4 millioninqualifyingpledgeshadbeenraised. cese toraise$5million.AsofJune30,2002,slightlyover $10 million for Project E $10 millionforProject Lilly EndowmentInc.madeaconditionalcontributionof technologyavailabletostudents. children, andincreasing forspecialneeds educationalopportunities ers, providing andtrainingteach- retaining, assist schoolsinrecruiting, R EPORT , I NC . XCEED that requires thearchdio- G Total assets=$79,805,515 Asset AllocationasofJune30,2002 M SECURITIES OVERNMENT opst ...... 54 ie ...... 3.9% Fixed Equity...... -7.9% ...... -5.4% Composite C TA FUNDS UTUAL BACKED 14.9% PRT OBLIGATIONS OPORATE 9.6% Chief FinancialOfficer Jeffrey D.Stumpf,M.B.A.,C.P.A. Respectfully submitted, lead us toward continuedsuccessinourministries. lead ustoward MayGod challengestobeaddressed. needy parishespresent andeconomicstrugglesformany poor investmentreturns operatingbudget.Risinghealthinsurancecosts, a break-even operationscontinuedstridestoward benefits asarchdiocesan andemployee staffing decisionsaffecting ship madedifficult andcapitalneeds;leader- renovation agencies addressed marched parishes,schoolsand grew; stewardship forward; soundfinancialfooting.Campaigns Indianapolis onamore of parishes, schoolsandagenciesoftheArchdiocese toplacetheministriesof 2001-2002, wecontinuedefforts manychallengesinfiscalyear While theeconomypresented Jeffrey D.Stumpf, James Shanahan Dennis Schlichte David Milroy Patrick Carr Clark Byrum Jay Brehm Michael Bindner Dale Gettelfinger, Michael Dilts, Jackie Byers, Rev. Msgr. JosephF. Schaedel, Most Rev. DanielM.Buechlein,O.S.B., Finance Councilare: members oftheArchdiocesan southern Indiana.Current incentraland cies, procedures andactivitiesoftheChurch bycanonlaw,existence isrequired focusesonfinancial poli- FinanceCouncil.Thecouncil,whose with theArchdiocesan confers Archbishop Buechleinhasestablishedandregularly of AccountingServices. theOffice availablethrough audited financialstatementsare The Touche theauditforlastfiscalyear. performed the scrutinyofanindependentaudit.ThefirmDeloitte& responsibilities. Eachyear, subjectsitselfto thearchdiocese ofourstewardship part Accountability isanimportant Accountability defense againstclaims.) elatedtolegalexpensesfor been spentinfiscalyear2003r $10,000has (Through December1,2002,approximately againstanylegalclaims. expenses todefendthearchdiocese spentforlegal Nofundswere ees ofthearchdiocese. or allegedtohavebeenperpetratedbypriestslayemploy- vide counselingforvictimsofsexualmisconductperpetrated $33,000wasspenttopro- In fiscalyear2002,approximately Sexual Misconduct-RelatedExpenses fiscal year. arrive atabalancedoperatingbudgetforthe2003-2004 Finance CouncilandManagementCouncil,wehopeto chdiocesan God’s blessingandtheguidanceofourAr toabalancedbudget.With plete thistaskofreturning tocom- important agencies duringthistime),itremains 35positionsinourarchdiocesan eliminated approximately eady ening thebelt”forlastfiveyears(we’vealr While itseemsasthoughwe’vebeencontinuously“tight- casted results. notmeetfore- yefforts even budgetshouldanyoftheprimar eturningtoabreak- way toidentifyadditionaloptionsforr under are account for$400,000.Strategicplanningefforts eductions million ofthetotal,andotheragencyexpenser plansaccountfor$1.3 andretirement changes tohealthcare efforts accountfor$1.1millionofthistotal,employeebenefit $2.8 milliononanannualbasis.Revenueenhancement budgetbyatotalof thearchdiocesan under waytoimprove changesare continue beyondJune30,2003.Therefore, of$1.5millionthatwillnot budget includesrevenues N OTHER AND 9.2% - president (Annualized fortheyear ended) vice-president M SECURITIES F BACKED ORTGAGE 6.0% UND secretary chief financialofficer, staff - P ERFORMANCE C 5.4% vicar general,vicechairman ASH 6/30/02 archbishop, chairman SECURITIES E 54.9% QUITIES Page 14 The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002 Advent penance services scheduled in archdiocese Parishes throughout the archdiocese have scheduled Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More, Mooresville Dec. 15, 2 p.m. for Holy Trinity, Edinburgh, and St. Rose communal penance services for Advent. The following is a of Lima, Franklin, at St. Rose of Lima, Franklin list of services that have been reported to The Criterion. New Albany Deanery Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, North Vernon Dec. 14, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Dec. 20, 7:15 p.m. at St. Anne, Jennings County Batesville Deanery St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Shelbyville Dec. 16, 7 p.m. for St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, and Tell City Deanery Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, at St. Augustine, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. for St. Michael, Cannelton, St. Pius, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, Oldenburg Jeffersonville Troy, and St. Paul, Tell City, at St. Paul, Tell City Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. John, Osgood Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Bradford Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby County Dec. 19, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul, Sellersburg Dec. 17, 7:15 p.m. at St. Mark, Perry County Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Navilleton Dec. 18, 7:15 p.m. at St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad St. Mary-of-the-Rock Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua, Clarksville Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Dover Dec. 22, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, New Albany Terre Haute Deanery Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville Seymour Deanery Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute Bloomington Deanery Dec. 13, 7:15 p.m. at St. Joseph, Jennings County Dec. 22, 6 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Haute † Dec. 18, 7 p.m. for St. Mary, Mitchell, and St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, at St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford

Connersville Deanery Holiday greetings Dec. 14, noon at St. Mary, Richmond Federal Death Row inmates David Paul Hammer and Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Anne, New Castle Submitted illustration Jeff Paul, who are incarcerated at the U.S. Peniten- tiary in Terre Haute, created this holiday scene and Indianapolis East Deanery three other seasonal paintings for use on cards that Dec. 19, 7 p.m. for Holy Cross, St. Mary and SS. Peter are being sold to benefit ministries for at-risk chil- and Paul Cathedral at Holy Cross dren. Last year, Gibault Inc., a not-for-profit residen- tial facility for at-risk youth in Terre Haute, received a Indianapolis North Deanery $2,000 donation from the fundraising project. Mercy Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Pius X Sister Camille D’Arienzo of Glendale, N.Y., one of Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Christ the King Hammer’s spiritual directors, wrote verses for the Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence cards. This card contains the message, “May wor- ship nurtured in churches and places of the heart Indianapolis South Deanery stir a symphony of charity, God’s blessings to Dec. 15, 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart impart. Wishing you the blessings of this holy sea- Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. Roch son.” Other cards feature a waiting manger, gifts Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ under a tree and an abstract painting with the mes- Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at St. Mark sage “Celebrate.” The sets sell for $15 for a package Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Greenwood, of 25 cards, $30 for 50 cards, $45 for 75 cards and Greenwood $55 for 100 cards plus $6.75 for shipping and han- dling costs. To order cards, send a check addressed Indianapolis West Deanery to the Sisters of Mercy to Mercy Sister Camille Dec. 15, 2 p.m. at St. Anthony D’Arienzo, 72-25 68th St., Glendale, N.Y. 11385 or Dec. 15, 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity contact her by e-mail at [email protected]. Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace, Danville

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Attorney Fay Clayton, arguing on behalf issue in a protest,” said Kennedy. have appropriately been charged with tres- ABORTION of NOW, said the legislation creating the Justice Stephen Breyer noted that the passing when they break that law. continued from page 1 Hobbs Act clearly permits prosecution more recent law, RICO, did not specifically Justice Sandra Day O’Connor inter- under the anti-extortion law for the type of provide for private organizations to obtain rupted Englert to note that trespassing was Milwaukee in the mid-1980s. protest at issue, in which demonstrators an injunction such as that sought by NOW. not the only law broken. In some cases, she (Joseph Scheidler is an Indiana native tried to block access to clinics where abor- Breyer said he found in records of the leg- said, there were assaults against clinic who lives in Chicago. See editorial on tions are performed and caused them to islation that, as the bill progressed through employees so “to paint a picture that what page 4.) lose business. the House and Senate, members of we’re talking about is pure speech is not In 1994, the Supreme Court ruled in an She said patients with appointments at a Congress realized they left out a provision the case.” earlier consideration of the case that the clinic arguably have a business contract for such injunctions and discussed fixing But Englert said, just like those earlier Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt with the agency and keeping them from the oversight, but that never happened protests against alcohol consumption and Organizations Act of 1970 does not require reaching their appointments constitutes lost before the bill was signed. segregation, the anti-abortion activists’ goal that an economic motive be established for “property” for the clinic. Representing the protesters, attorney was not to obtain “property” from the tar- the law to be applied and that, therefore, Arguing in part on behalf of the clinics, Roy Englert said the court should reverse get of their protests, but to change people’s the clinics could use RICO against the pro- Solicitor General Theodore Olson said he the 7th Circuit decision because RICO and minds. testers. agreed that, whether or not a stated goal of the Hobbs Act simply should not apply to Englert said that groups ranging from Following that, NOW requested injunc- the protesters is to obtain a clinic’s “prop- protests that are protected under free People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals tive relief from the protesters. That case, erty,” their efforts to shut down clinics con- speech laws. and disability-rights groups to the Seamless the current one before the high court, stitutes extortion under the law. He compared the anti-abortion protests Garment Network had filed briefs support- resulted in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of “The First Amendment is not an issue in to prohibitionist Carrie Nation’s attacks on ing the right to protest without fear of being Appeals upholding lower court rulings this case,” he said. saloons and civil rights-era sit-ins. prosecuted for racketeering and extortion. granting the injunction and awarding more Justice Anthony Kennedy disagreed. Englert said protesters from Operation The court is expected to rule in the case than $250,000 in damages to the clinics. “The First Amendment is always an Rescue and the Pro-Life Action League before the end of its term in June. †

After studying history at the University American bishops in which the Catholic PRIEST of Louvain in Belgium, focusing on the Church in the United States was referred continued from page 1 Middle Ages, for which he said he had a to as a ‘white racist institution.’ ” romantic passion from a young age, That manifesto, he said, “began the

the John Gilmary Shea Award. Father Cyprian returned to the United American Church’s dialogue with the black CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec Father Cyprian has “recovered the States “in the full throes of the civil rights Catholic community.” past,” Father Happel said, “resituating movement.” “For the record,” he added, “my abbot black communities in the present” by “I sought to avoid the American never talked to me about it.” “recovering the history of churches like unpleasantness of slavery issues and racial The civil rights and black power move- St. Augustine’s,” a historically black strife” in Belgium, he ments forced him to church in Washington. said. “Still, the rele- ‘African-American Catholics rethink his task as his- Father Happel told Catholic News vance of the past is have a different perspective torian, he said. Service in an interview that Father Davis ultimately shaped by “Black Catholics has helped modern-day Catholics under- the needs of the pre- now in the sense of began to ask me stand just how diverse the Catholic sent. And we never membership in the Catholic where they fit into Church’s history in America has been really escape our own Church. There is no longer this the Catholic since the 17th century. history.” sense that African-American Church,” he said. “Just what happens when you have the Back in the United Catholics are on the outside.’ “Young African- hidden and dissonant voices?” he asked. States, he participated Americans were “[Father] Cyprian has been able to recover in the March on skeptical of what those for us.” Washington, heard the Rev. Martin Luther they considered to be a ‘white man’s Father Cyprian said simple curiosity King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech, trav- Church.’ Especially in the face of the and the thrill of the chase hooked him on eled to Selma, Ala., and was part of a brutal facts of slavery, in all the perva- history. Detroit caucus called after Rev. King’s sive reality of racial discrimination ..., Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis talks with staff “I had a fascination with all kinds of assassination. and in the memory of consistent neglect at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in history,” he told CNS. “I’ve enjoyed The caucus, which met the day before of black Catholics in many parts of the Washington on Dec. 4. The professor of Church research. When I wander into archives, I the Catholic Clergy Conference on the country, one could well ask whether history was given The Catholic University of realize that I might find something today. Interracial Apostolate, was “the first time Catholicism had anything meaningful to America's Johannes Quasten Medal for excel- There is a joy—that other professions may African-American priests had ever met on say to people of African descent.” lence in scholarship and leadership in religious find, a scientist for instance—that there a national basis,” he said. This sentiment, Father Cyprian said in studies. His concentration of work on African- are things to be discovered.” “The room was filled with very angry the interview, lingers today “only in the American Catholics is without precedence. Following the award ceremony, Father men, all in Roman collars and all a little fact that the Church is part of larger Cyprian, a Washington native and former uncomfortable as to what the bishops and American society. have a different perspective now in the student at Catholic University, presented a respective superiors would say,” he “The ills of American society are going sense of membership in the Catholic lecture on “Opening the Doors of History: recalled. “I remember asking myself how to be reflected in the American Catholic Church. There is no longer this sense that Black Catholics in America and a I was going to explain to my abbot that I Church,” he said. “What I think has African-American Catholics are on the out- Forgotten Past.” had signed a manifesto addressed to the changed is that African-American Catholics side.” †

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Indiana Catholic Conference M ARRIAGE S UPPLEMENT presents Human Dignity Award to State Rep. John Day and U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar By Margaret Nelson In 1997, he sponsored an individual devel- opment accounts bill to encourage moder- The Indiana Catholic Conference has ate- and low-income families to acquire awarded its 2002 Human Dignity Award assets through a subsidized savings plan. to Democratic State Rep. John Day of In 1998, Day worked for newborn Indianapolis and Republican U.S. Sen. screening tests for hearing loss and inter- Richard Lugar. vention services to help develop language At the Dec. 7 luncheon at the Arch- skills within the normal range for those bishop O’Meara Catholic Center in with hearing losses identified early in life. Indianapolis, the ICC marked 35 years as That same year, he sponsored HB 1015 to the public policy voice of the Catholic bring Indiana’s minimum wage law up to Church in Indiana. the federal rate. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, Day responded by thanking the ICC for chairman of the ICC board of directors, its “great work without much recognition” presented the award to Day, noting that and acknowledging the work of ICC direc- he is a member of Holy Cross Parish in tor Des Ryan. He said the conference pro- Indianapolis, a graduate of Marian vided valuable leadership in advancing Marriage College and a longtime coach of the social justice in the state. NNOUNCEMENTS boys’ and girls’ Catholic Youth “Thanks also for recognizing and A Organization basketball teams at his encouraging my vocation in public service parish. and for the kind words of our archbishop,” The archbishop told how Day once Day said. promised a mother, threatened with evic- He remembered his Irish immigrant tion after complaining to her landlord grandmother’s wise comment when he was Be a part of our about her unheated building, that he in the seventh grade at Holy Cross School would try to change the situation. The and came home boasting of a good day on passage of HB 1013, which Day intro- the football team. She smiled and said Marriage Supplement duced in the last session of the Indiana “self-praise, no praise.” ______legislature, guarantees to Indiana tenants “She would approve of this method of that their rented property will be safe and praise,” he told Archbishop Buechlein. habitable. “It may not be apparent at first glance, February 7, 2003, issue of For 27 years, Day’s legislative agenda but those in the clergy and those of us in has often focused on promoting human dig- public office have much in common,” he nity and widening the circle of opportunity said. “The clergy and the bishops have a The Criterion and support for families and children. parish or a diocese, while we have a dis- In 1987, the ICC board of directors trict, city or state. We both in our own way expressed its written appreciation for his seek to promote the common good. We successful nine-year effort to improve have both been given unique leadership health care for the poor. He authored a opportunities and we both must be account- If you are planning your wedding between program in 1993, in which schools with able to our own consciences and to the 25 percent of their children qualifying for people we are privileged to serve.” January 30 and July 1, 2003, we invite you to reduced price lunches would be required Day remembered what he wrote in The submit the information for an announcement to offer school breakfasts for all children. See AWARD, page 23 Democratic State Rep. on the form below. John Day of Indian- apolis accepts the Pictures Indiana Catholic Conference’s 2002 Photo by Charles Schisla You may send us a picture of the bride-to-be or a pictur e of the Human Dignity Award couple. Please do not cut photograph. The pictur e must be wal- from Archbishop Daniel let-size and will be used as space permits. W e cannot guarantee M. Buechlein at the 35th anniversary luncheon of the reproduction quality of the photos. Please put name(s) on the the ICC board of direc- back of the photo. Photos will be r eturned if a stamped, self- tors on Dec. 7 in addressed envelope is enclosed. Indianapolis. U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, who could not attend the lun- Deadline cheon, also received the award. All announcements and photos must be r eceived by Friday, January 10, 2003, 10 a.m. ( No announcements or photos will be accepted after this date).

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan “brown bag” lunch, beverage December 31 Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The provided, free-will offering SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, accepted. Information: 812-923- 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- 8817. sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- polis. Catholic Charismatic cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. December 19 Renewal, New Year’s Eve Mass, songs of worship, 11 p.m., Mass, Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 11:30 p.m. Information: 317- of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active List, Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, polis. Healing Mass for reconcil- 927-6900. Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), iation and peace, sacrament of December 31-January 1 [email protected] (e-mail). reconciliation, 6:30 p.m. Infor- mation: 317-632-9349. Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. New Circle, Oldenburg. Placement December 13 December 22 Year’s Eve Retreat, “The Benedict Inn Retreat and Con- test for Class of 2007, 8:30 a.m.- Cathedral High School, 5225 E. Blessings of Belonging,” Father ference Center, 1402 Southern noon, $15. Information: 812- 56th St., Indianapolis. “A Patrick Beidelman, presenter, Ave., Beech Grove. “Advent 934-4440, ext. 231. Living Nativity,” 6-7:30 p.m., no $135/individual; $255/married Interpreter Presentation,” admission fee. Information: 317- couple. Information: 317-545- 6-10 p.m., $10. Information: December 14-15 Benedict Inn Retreat and Con- 968-7352. 7681 or e-mail 317-788-7581. [email protected] ference Center, 1402 Southern December 23 Marian College, St. Francis Hall Ave., Beech Grove. “Advent 2002 Retreat” for deaf adults, American United Life Building, Daily “I invited trouble today, and it accepted.” Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, atrium, One American Square, Our Lady of the Greenwood Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- $50 individual, $75 couple. Indianapolis. “Marimba Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian © 2002 CNS Graphics matic Renewal, prayer meeting, Information: 317-788-7581. Moods,” St. Thomas Aquinas St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- Parish music ministers Lynn December 15 ration. Our Lady of the Greenwood 927-6900. Herold and Joe Hafner, presen- Weekly Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. ters, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. December 13-15 statt, Rexville (located on 925 Holy Rosary Church, 520 Sundays Meridian St., Greenwood. Video Stevens St., Indianapolis. Mount St. Francis Retreat South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Holy Rosary Church, 520 series of Father Corapi, 7 p.m. December 24 Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., 12 miles south of Versailles. Stevens St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-535-2360. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m. Mount St. Francis. “Christmas “Covenant Sunday Holy Hour,” Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Information: 317-636-4478. Family Retreat.” Information: 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. with polis. “Christmas Concert of Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th 812-923-8817. Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- Praise and Worship,” 11 p.m., St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail midnight Mass. Information: Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 2:30-3:30 p.m. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Saint Meinrad Archabbey and [email protected] or log on 317-632-9249. polis. 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Exposition of the Blessed Music department’s annual Retreat” presented by Indiana St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Kordes Retreat Center, Ferd- Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. Infor- University Southeast Newman (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, for world peace, 8 p.m. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian inand. “Jesus the Messiah,” mation: 812-934-4440. Center, New Albany Deanery 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Movement of Priests prayer Benedictine Father Eugene Catholic Youth Ministry Office, Perpetual adoration. Information: St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- Hensell, presenter. Information: December 18 Our Lady of Providence High 317-357-3546. 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish tion: 317-842-5580. 800-880-2777. 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Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. Third Sundays The Active List, continued from page 20 Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- Christ the King Church, 1827 ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour sition of the Blessed Sacrament, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- 8:15 a.m., devotions following of silent prayer and reflection 11 a.m.-noon. polis. Exposition of the Blessed followed by Benediction of the ment, between Masses, noon- tion: 317-638-8416. Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Blessed Sacrament. 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-636- Information: 317-784-5454. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Monday), rosary, 8 p.m. Open 4478. Holy Cross Church, 125 N. (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, until midnight. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass St. Peter Church, 1207 East St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. SS. Francis and Clare Church, for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. Road, Brookville. Exposition of Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, Third Mondays 5901 Olive Branch Road, Information: 317-637-2620. the Blessed Sacrament after Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 2 p.m. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th Greenwood. Adoration of the 8 a.m. Communion service- ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., St., Indianapolis. Young Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- First Mondays 1 p.m. Benediction, 5:30 p.m., Mass, St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Widowed Group (by archdioce- 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244- Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Holy Guardian Angels Church, 9002. san Office for Youth and Family Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child-care 317-859-HOPE. Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help available. Information: 317-236- Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, 1586. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Mass-5 p.m. St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth First Tuesdays New Albany. Adoration, con- Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, St., New Albany. Eucharistic Indianapolis. Prayer service for Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Christ the King Church, 1827 cluding with confessions at Third Wednesdays adoration and confessions after peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th 9 p.m. Mass. sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of polis. Exposition of the Blessed Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour Thursdays the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- St., New Albany. Eucharistic 317-784-5454. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe vice. adoration, reconciliation, after St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, praise and worship, 8 a.m., then tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Road W., Sellersburg. Holy 9 p.m. Mass-midnight. St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- SACRED gathering in the 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. hour for religious vocations, Holy Rosary Church, 520 land Road, Indianapolis. school. Benediction and exposition of Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- Our Lady of the Greenwood the Blessed Sacrament after Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 317-783-1445. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., 7 p.m. Mass. ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. tion, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Benedic- Second Mondays Greenwood. Faith Sharing Saturday. Information: 317-636- tion, rosary, noon, Mass, Church at Mount St. Francis. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: First Fridays 4478. 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235- Holy hour for vocations to 317-856-7442. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 4996. priesthood and religious life, Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 7 p.m. Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth the Blessed Sacrament after 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- First Saturdays Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- St., New Albany. Shepherds of 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m., reconcili- apolis. Exposition of the Blessed Our Lady of the Greenwood Second Thursdays mation: 317-784-1102. Christ prayers for lay and reli- ation, 4-6 p.m. Sacrament, prayer service, Church, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday gious vocations, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th sacrament of reconciliation, for priestly and religious voca- Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, St. Anthony Church, 379 N. rosary, mediations, 8 a.m. tions, 7 p.m. 2 p.m. † Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: 317-852-3195.

Christ the King Chapel, 1827 I NDIANAPOLIS Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- B EECH G ROVE polis. Marian prayers for priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. M OORESVILLE

Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-638-8416.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian We’ll make cancer St., Indianapolis. Adult religious education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-638-5551. scared of you. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Cancer is intimidating. But that doesn’t mean it’s Thursday silent prayer group, 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- invincible. At St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, Join St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers 0154. we’re helping people prevent cancer better, detect it in supporting the 2003 Komen Indianapolis Fridays sooner, and fight it more effectively. Our approach to Race for the Cure® on Saturday, April 12, 2003. total cancer care includes expert diagnosis and treat- Call (317) 923-CURE for information.

St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. CANCER CARE Main St., Plainfield. Adoration ment with a strong, ongoing emphasis on prevention of the Blessed Sacrament, and education. Our goal is to give you the strength to 8 a.m.-7 p.m. By combining the expertise of our cancer fight cancer, and win. St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, care specialists, the effectiveness of the most 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Our state-of-the-art treatment options for cancer and disorders sophisticated treatment methods available, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- and the support of an entire team dedicated ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Bene- of the blood include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery to your recovery, we can help you become diction and Mass. and one of a select few accredited bone marrow transplant cancer’s biggest fear. Call (317) 782-6704 programs in the nation. We also offer symptom-control therapies St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. for information. 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish and quality-of-life counseling to help you and your family prayer group and conversation, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- understand what to expect with this disease, and learn to deal 4065. with the physical and emotional challenges associated with it. Saturdays Clinic for Women (abortion clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, 9:30 a.m.

Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m.

St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect St., Indianapolis. Mass in English, 4 p.m.

St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Monthly First Sundays St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller CANCER CARE Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, SERVICES 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- 246-4555. StFrancisHospitals.org Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Page 22 The Criterion Friday, December 13, 2002

William Jones. Grandfather of Grandmother of nine. Great- seven. grandmother of two. JONES, Kevin P., 23, NIEDENTHAL, James R., 80, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, St. Roch, Indianapolis, Dec. 3. Nov. 29. Son of Jeff and Karen Father of Karen Terhune.

Rest in peace CNS photo by Bob Roller (Copas) Jones. Brother of Brother of Amelia Bristow and Please submit in writing to our and Melisa Carman. Son of Michael Jones. Grandson of Margaret “Dolly” Reed. office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Thomas and Betty (Griffin) Clarence and Betty Jones. Grandfather of two. week of publication; be sure to Carman. Brother of Sharon and JUAREZ, Victoria Ruiz, 79, REIDENBACH, Geneva C., state date of death. Obituaries Joe Burkholder. St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, 90, St. Michael, Brookville, of archdiocesan priests and DAVIS, Dolores G. (Williams), Nov. 27. Mother of Carmela, Nov. 20. Mother of Laverne, religious sisters serving our 76, Holy Name, Beech Grove, Cristina, Guana, Jesus and Virginia, Harry and Richard archdiocese are listed elsewhere Nov. 25. Wife of John W. Maria Ruiz Juarez. Sister of Reidenbach. Sister of Luella in The Criterion. Order priests Davis. Mother of Diana Antonia, Paula, Arnulfo and Lanning, Leona Oyler and Elsie and brothers are included here, Goodin, Rebecca Kincaid and Nemecio Juarez Almaras. Wiwi. Grandmother of nine. unless they are natives of the Mark Davis. Sister of Carl and Grandmother of 29. Great- Great-grandmother of seven. archdiocese or have other Jerome Williams. Grandmother grandmother of 30. SANDERS, Benjamin F., 81, connections to it. of four. KOWALSKI, James David, St. Michael, Greenfield, Nov. 8. ABSHIER, Thomas Riley, Jr., DAY, Paul Adolph, 92, Good 68, St. Rose of Lima, Franklin, Husband of Wanda M. (Caloud) 72, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Shepherd, Indianapolis, Nov. 30. Husband of Shirley Sanders. Father of Carol Nov. 24. Husband of Kathleen Nov. 30. Husband of Cecilia (Phillips)Kowalski. Father of Brunty, Sue Case, Sherry M. (Kiefer) Abshier. Father of (Zimmerer) Day. Father of Elizabeth Camp, Jennifer Schlosser and Jeffrey Sanders. Dana, Jerry and Thomas Judith Brizendine, Kathleen Micinski, James Jr. and Phillip Brother of Sandy Floen. Abshier III. Brother of Carol Henderson, Alice Meisberger, Kowalski. Stepfather of Grandfather of seven. Doran, Priscilla Muse, Susanne Janet Walker, Donald, Kenneth, Kimberly Hood. Brother of SELZER, Louise A. (Sauter), Thompson, Allen Abshier and Richard and Thomas Day. Roberta Hill and Leon 87, St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, Frederick Otto. Grandfather of Brother of Frances Gibson, Kowalski Jr. Grandfather of six. Nov. 26. Mother of Betty five. Great-grandfather of two. Agnes Mohney, Dorothy KROGER, Maurice L., 92, Akers, Sharon Dakin, Ann ARTMAN, Phyllis, 73, Naville and Bernard Day. Immaculate Conception, Davis, Bobbie Stephey and St. Mary, Richmond, Nov. 21. Grandfather of 24. Great-grand- Millhousen, Dec. 3. Husband of John Selzer. Grandmother of Wife of Louis Artman. Mother father of 11. Great-great-grand- Marjorie (Nicholls) Kroger. 13. Great-grandmother of 11. of Deborah Fellberg, Linda and father of one. Father of John Kroger. Grand- STEELE, Jean Marie, 54, Louie Artman. Grandmother of DIERCKMAN, Lambert B., father of two. Great-grandfather St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, five. 80, St. Mary, Greensburg, of two. Nov. 20. Wife of Robert “Pat” AULBACH, Henry F., 59, Nov. 30. Father of Judith LAMKE, Diana E., 92, Holy Steele. Mother of Andrew and St. Michael, Brookville, Nov. 22. Barack, Anita Early, Debra Family, New Albany, Nov. 26. Christopher Steele. Son of Edith May (Schaefer) Loveless and Nancy Stuehren- Mother of Sandra Volpert. STERGER, Raphael “Ray,” Aulbach. Brother of May Lou berg. Brother of Bernadette Grandmother of three. Great- 91, Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, Youngman. Ollier, Alfred and Emmanuel grandmother of one. Dec. 4. Father of Barbara Dierckman. Grandfather of BARRAR, Adelia Mora, 85, LIBS, Donald F., 52, St. Mary- Kimball and Mary Ann Sterger. seven. Prince of Peace, Madison, of-the-Knobs, Floyds Knobs, Brother of Ed Sterger. Nov. 30. Mother of Barbara FAGAN, Mary F., 78, Christ Nov. 28. Husband of Beverly Grandfather of three. Great- Cox, Dalphine Ford, Patricia the King, Indianapolis, Nov. 25. Libs. Father of Kimberly Allen grandfather of two. Mary and Christ Child Wells, Clifford and Nicholas Wife of Jack Fagan. Mother of and Tracy Libs. Stepson of Eva STILGER, Beatric R., 88, Snow falls on a statue of Mary and the Christ Child outside the Barrar. Sister of Pauline Day. Karole Butz, M. Kathleen Libs. Brother of Jane Best, St. Mary, Lanesville, Nov. 29. Theological College in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5 during the Grandmother of 16. Sherman and Daniel Fagan. Cathy Boone, Pat Hutt, Linda Mother of Darrell, Larry and first winter storm of the season. The college is the national BRADEN, Virginia, 75, Holy Sister of Aileen Lloyd. Grand- Smith, Richard and Robert Ronald Stilger. Sister of seminary of The Catholic University of America. Spirit, Indianapolis, Nov. 17. mother of nine. Great-grand- Libs. Stepbrother of Carolyn Jeanette Kiefer, Virginia Lillpop Mother of Katherine Conway, mother of three. Gehlbach, Vernetta Gettlefinger, and Imelda Zollman. Theresa Fruecht and Andrew FARMER, Raymond Leroy, Joann Pendleton, Alice Volpert, TATGENHORST, Dixon Braden. Sister of Donald Tred- 80, Holy Name, Beech Grove, Bruce and Robert Andres. Alexander, 75, St. Augustine, Jesuit Father Ronald Ferguson was way. Grandmother of eight. Nov. 23. Father of Ramona and Grandfather of one. Jeffersonville, Nov. 21. Father BRENNAN, John Patrick, 45, David Farmer. Grandfather of MAST, Sandra I. (Shields), of Carol Perkins and Mark Indianapolis native, computer expert St. Monica, Indianapolis, five. Great-grandfather of three. 64, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Tatgenhorst. Grandfather of 10. Jesuit Father Ronald J. Ferguson, an Indianapolis native, died Nov. 24. Son of John Brennan FLIKE, Mary E. (Welsh), 77, Dec. 2. Wife of Leroy Mast. TRETTER, Donald Austin, and Jo Brennan. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Mother of Annette Looney and on Nov. 27 at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand 71, Mary, Queen of Peace, Blanc, Mich. He was 69. BURTON, Mary Katherine (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Michael Mast Sr. Sister of Danville, Nov. 26. Husband of Nov. 19. Mother of Pamela Audrey Hancock and Karen The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Dec. 3 at (Wolfinger), 56, St. Vincent Janet (Warren) Tretter. Father of Madonna della Strada, the chapel at Loyola University in de Paul, Bedford, Dec. 2. Wife Benjamin, Marianne Ngo and Richey. Grandmother of three. Janeen Spaulding and Lizabeth Steven Flike. Sister of James Chicago. of Richard Lee Burton Sr. McGOVERN, Mildred M. VerKamp. Brother of Imogene Father Ferguson was a teacher, musician and computer pio- Mother of Scott Hensley, Welsh. Grandmother of six. Drew (Walker), 91, St. Mark, Perry, David and LeeRoy Great-grandmother of 10. neer. Bobbie, Richard Jr. and Indianapolis, Dec. 8. Mother of Tretter. Grandfather of one. After graduating from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Timothy Burton. Daughter of GILLAND, Terrance R., 50, Ann Louise Caric. Stepmother WESTERMANN, Charles A., he entered the Jesuit novitiate at Milford, Ohio. Rebecca Katherine Hall. Sister St. Charles, Milan, Nov. 7. Son of Betty Fisherkeller, Jane 77, St. Joseph, Shelbyville, He began his studies for the priesthood at the former West of Chrystalee Booher, Kathy of Grover and Marian Gilland. Harnishfeger, Mary Anna Mack Nov. 28. Husband of Marian Baden College in West Baden Springs then earned a master’s Crane, Kimberly Hansen and Brother of Sandra Kennedy, and Philip R. McGovern. Sister (Hernden) Westermann. Father degree in mathematics from Boston College and a licentiate in Theresa Martin. Grandmother Patricia Ritchie, Dennis and of Dick and Leonard Walker. of Christina Bottoms, Linda sacred theology at Bellarmine School of Theology in Aurora, of 11. Great-grandmother of Rick Gilland. Grandmother of two. Step- Merkel, Joanne Miller, Andrew Ill., where he was ordained to the priesthood in 1965. six. GOEBEL, Paul Joseph, 72, grandmother of nine. Step- and John Westermann. Brother Father Ferguson began his ministry with the Jesuits by teach- CANTRELL, Benjamin A., St. Roch, Indianapolis, Nov. 19. great-grandmother of six. of George and Phillip ing mathematics at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, 15, St. Michael, Bradford, Brother of Ann Ison, David, McILHENNY, Anna Westermann. Grandfather of 10. from 1958-60 and at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Ill., from Nov. 23. Son of Gregory and Edwin and James Goebel. Katherine, 90, St. Mary, WUENSCH, Jo Ann, 68, 1967-73. Mary Cantrell. Brother of Amy, JONES, David R., 63, Lanesville, Nov. 24. Mother of St. Luke, Indianapolis, Dec. 5. In 1968, Loyola Academy obtained its first computer. He was Bridget and Adam Cantrell. St. Michael, Greenfield, Patricia Nevitt. Grandmother of Wife of Ronald Wuensch. quick to see the potential of computerization to change the ways Grandson of Maupin Centrell, Oct. 28. Husband of Nancy A. three. Mother of Ronna Felber, Cheryl that people work, study and live, so he enrolled in a computer John and Marilyn Young. Jones. Father of David, MOLL, Dorothy C., 86, Holy Mayo, Gina Meriwether, training course at the Illinois Institute of Technology. CARMAN, Jeff, 53, St. Anne, Edward, Paul and Phillip Jones. Spirit, Indianapolis, Nov. 17. Christopher and Jeffrey As a Jesuit, his knowledge and mastery of computer technol- New Castle, Nov. 30. Husband Brother of Jean Jell, Nancy Mother of Mary Myers, James, Wuensch. Grandmother of nine. ogy was motivated by his desire to serve others. of Rita Carman. Father of Katie Rogers, Donald, Robert and John, Robert and Thomas Moll. Great-grandmother of one. † “My work is the same as any Jesuit in the natural sciences,” he said. “I believe all knowledge comes from God. The Jesuits represent the Church in science. Everything we do reflects God’s wisdom and knowledge.” In 1979, after serving six years as executive assistant to the Chicago provincial, Father Ferguson was assigned to Xavier Christmas Mass University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he became director of academic computing with responsibility for providing computer Please join us at 2:00 p.m. services to faculty, staff and students. During nine years of ministry there, he directed a 40-member Wednesday, December 18, 2002 staff and helped modernize and advance the computer infra- structure of the university, which was recently ranked third out CALVARY, HOLY CROSS/ST. JOSEPH of 142 Midwest colleges and universities by U.S. News and World Report. CATHOLIC CEMETERIES & MAUSOLEUMS “Computers make it possible for people to live on a human level,” Father Ferguson said. “Computers can make life better 435 W. Troy Ave. • (317) 784-4439 for people so they are more able to practice virtue.” In 1989, Father Ferguson served as national coordinator of You are invited to join our Staff the Jesuit Refugee Service for a year before his appointment as for a candlelight service in the Chapel Mausoleum. assistant to the president of Loyola University of Chicago. He ministered at Loyola until he became ill a few months ago. Thursday, December 19, 2002 Father Ferguson was a gifted flautist and was studying the oboe at the time of his death. During his tenure at Loyola, he also engaged in a ministry of music to the elderly in local nurs- OUR LADY OF PEACE ing homes. CATHOLIC CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM Jesuit administrators in the Chicago province described him as “a thoughtful, gifted minister of the Gospel,” “a good musi- 9001 Haverstick Road cian” and “an accomplished mathematics teacher whose abilities • (317) 574-8898 translated well into computer skills in the technological age.” We will have ornaments available for you to write the name of your loved one Memorial gifts may be made to the Jesuit International Missions or Jesuit Partnership in care of 2059 N. Sedgwick St., and place on a Christmas tree to be remembered during this holiday season. Chicago, IL 60614. † The Criterion Friday, December, 13, 2002 Page 23

than ever we need organizations like the Indianapolis, was present as her husband you used your influence to make families AWARD Indiana Catholic Conference to speak up was honored. more aware of the availability of health continued from page 19 for the forgotten in our society, for those Archbishop Buechlein read the award care. In recent years, you introduced bills without power or resources.” letter he sent to Sen. Lugar, who was not that allowed greater use of school lunch Criterion when he and others were invited Day asked them to be advocates for the present. participation and expanded health coverage to recognize the 100th anniversary of Pope 6 percent of U.S. workers, many with fami- “Since its very beginning, the confer- to children and pregnant women. Leo XIII’s social justice encyclical, Rerum lies, who are now unemployed. He asked ence’s goal has been to uphold the dignity “Your efforts to improve the nutritional Novarum. them to join with others in resolving the of every human being because we are all needs and health coverage for children and On May 17, 1991, he wrote, “An envi- scandal of 41 million Americans who have made in the image of God and to call our pregnant women deserve our recognition. ronment which crushes the human spirit is no health insurance. society to recognize that dignity in its pub- For this, we present you with our 2002 in stark contrast to the eloquent message of “And who will speak on behalf of those lic policies,” he said. Human Dignity Award.” the Church on the worth and dignity of families who will struggle through this “In your long public service career, The bishops of all five dioceses in each person. If we believe in these social winter without adequate heat in their you have been honored numerous times Indiana attended the anniversary meeting, justice principles, then we must all work, homes?” he asked. for your leadership in a wide range of along with their lay representatives who are each in our own way, to create a more life- “Those of us who dream of a more just issues from agriculture to nuclear disar- on the board of directors. giving, supportive environment.” and compassionate society are counting on mament. We want to honor you for your Last Saturday, Day told board members, you,” said Day. efforts to help children and families in (Margaret Nelson is a member of “In the current national climate with talk of Mary Jo Thomas-Day, administrator of need. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in war and increased military spending, more religious education at St. Monica Parish in “During your tenure in the U.S. Senate, Indianapolis.) † Review board to interview bishops on scope of sex abuse WASHINGTON (CNS)—A subcommit- about recent public revelations which sug- fresh wave of calls for the resignation of an article based on an interview with tee of the U.S. bishops’ National Review gest that past abuse and how it was handled Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law, including Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, chairman Board on clergy sexual abuse will begin [were] more aggravated than previously the circulation of a draft petition for his res- of the review board, who said record-keep- interviewing bishops, archbishops and car- thought,” Bennett said in the statement, ignation by some 50 of the archdiocese’s ing on abuse cases in some dioceses had dinals in an effort to understand the scope which was provided on Dec. 9 to Catholic 900 priests. been “slovenly to the point of reckless.” of the abuse scandal. News Service by his Washington law firm. Bennett said Catholic lay people are Keating told the Times the board had A Dec. 6 statement from attorney Robert The statement was made a few days rightfully outraged over the Church’s han- contacted some dioceses to review their S. Bennett, who chairs one of the board’s after the Dec. 3 release of more than 2,000 dling of abuse cases and that the board has files on abuse and that most bishops were subcommittees, said the group, appointed pages of Boston archdiocesan records on a special responsibility to them. cooperating with the panel’s requests. by the U.S. Conference of Catholic eight priests accused of sexual misconduct He said “a number of cardinals, arch- “Some of these dioceses have very little Bishops, has begun extensive interviews from the 1960s to the 1990s. The files dis- bishops and bishops are scheduled to be in the way of definite records,” Keating and studies into the problems of sexual cuss cases of the accused priests receiving questioned as a key part of the review said in the interview. “They are slovenly to abuse by priests. or retaining assignments despite recom- board’s investigation.” the point of reckless in some cases, and “The timing of this effort is particularly mendations against moving them. At about the same time as Bennett’s that’s why I think that some of the informa- appropriate because the board is troubled The release of the information sparked a statement, The New York Times published tion is suspect.” †

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