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WASHINGTON (CNS)—President Donald J. Trump announced on July 9 that his nominee for the Supreme Court is Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a federal appeals court judge in Washington and a Catholic who once clerked for retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. “What matters is not a judge’s Judge Brett personal views, but Kavanaugh whether they can set aside those views to do what the law and the Constitution require,” Trump said in his announcement at the White House, adding: “I am pleased to say I have found, without doubt, such a person.” He said the nominee has “impeccable credentials,” and is “considered a judge’s Teenage boys from across central and southern Indiana listen on June 27 to Archbishop Charles C. Thompson deliver a homily during a Mass that judge.” was part of the 13th annual Bishop Bruté Days at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis. Sponsored by the archdiocesan Vocations “I am grateful to you, and I am Office, Bishop Bruté Days is a vocations camp for teenage boys open to the priesthood. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) humbled by your confidence in me,” said Kavanaugh, who was standing near his wife and two Bishop Bruté Days helps teenage boys See related daughters. editorial, page 4. Kavanaugh spoke about his Catholic faith, saying he ‘focus on how God is speaking to them’ tries to live by the motto enstilled in him By Sean Gallagher the priesthood is sponsored by the “You get to see what seminary life is by the Jesuit high school from which archdiocesan Vocations Office. like and see that priests are the same as he graduated: “Be men for others.” Teenage Catholics in central and Forty boys in high school were at normal people,” he said. “They’ll have Kavanaugh, like Justice Neil Gorsuch, southern Indiana can often have hectic the seminary on June 26-28, while pizza on Friday night. It’s good to have attended Georgetown Prep, a Jesuit boys’ lives, their calendars filled with school 24 seventh-and eighth-grade boys had a the experience to know that they’re just school in Maryland. events, sports practices and games, jobs one‑day session on June 28. normal people.” He also pointed out that his former and other interests. “There’s always such a positive Bishop Bruté Days, according to pastor, Msgr. John Enzler, was in the So the only time they might get to atmosphere with people,” said Noah archdiocesan vocations director Father audience. He said he used to be an interact with priests is during Mass on Schafer, who will be a junior this fall at Eric Augenstein, is designed to give its altar server for him and now the two weekends, or at a Catholic school if they Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. participants an experience of daily life as serve the homeless together. The priest are enrolled at one. “Everybody’s generally having a good a college seminarian. is the president and CEO of Catholic Recently, 64 teenage boys from across time with their faith. You get to make a It includes daily Mass and the Liturgy Charities of Washington. Kavanaugh also the archdiocese and beyond spent time bunch of new relationships with people. of the Hours, opportunities for the gave a shout‑out to the Catholic Youth getting to know priests and seminarians It’s a bunch of fun.” sacrament of penance, presentations on Organization (CYO) girls’ basketball team at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary Noah, a member of Holy Name of the faith, as well as shared meals, games, which he coaches at his parish. He said in Indianapolis during the 13th annual Jesus Parish in Beech Grove, appreciated social activities and sports. the team has nicknamed him “Coach K,” Bishop Bruté Days. spending time with seminarian and Charlie Wessel has experienced that the name given to famed Duke University The yearly event for boys open to priests at Bishop Bruté. See BRUTÉ, page 10 See NOMINEE, page 2 Learn from the past to bring peaceful future to Middle East, pope says

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As war Arriving by helicopter in the early continues to threaten the land of Jesus’ morning, the pope stood in front of the birth and to undermine the existence Basilica of St. Nicholas and greeted the of Christian communities there, the patriarchs and other representatives of international community must learn from Christian Churches. the errors of the past and do more to Among them were Ecumenical bring lasting peace to the Middle East, Patriarch Bartholomew of Pope Francis said. Constantinople, Coptic Orthodox “Do not forget the previous century; Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and do not forget the lessons of Hiroshima Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theodoros II and Nagasaki; do not let the land of the of Alexandria and all Africa. East, where the Word of peace arose, Metropolitan Hilarion of be transformed into a dark expanse of Volokolamsk, head of external relations silence,” the pope said after a private for the Russian Orthodox Church, meeting with the heads of Christian represented Russian Orthodox Patriarch Pope Francis greets Ecumenical Patriarch Churches and communities in the Kirill of Moscow. Bartholomew of Constantinople during an Middle East. Flanked by the Church leaders, the ecumenical prayer service on the waterfront in Bari, Pope Francis traveled on July 7 to the pope entered the basilica and walked Italy, on July 7. The pope met leaders of Christian southern Italian Adriatic port city of Bari down to the crypt, where he bowed Churches in the Middle East for an ecumenical day to host a day of reflection and ecumenical deeply before the relics of St. Nicholas, of prayer for peace in the region. prayer for peace in the Middle East. See PEACE, page 2 (CNS photo/Annamaria Loconsole, EPA) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018

Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson ______July 2018 July 21-23 July 30 — 5:30 p.m. 2018 Permanent Diaconate Congress, Knights and Ladies of the New Orleans Holy Sepulchre annual Bishops’ Mass and dinner, St. Luke the Evangelist July 24-25 Church, Indianapolis Saint Meinrad Alumni Mass and dinner, St. Meinrad (Schedule subject to change.)

Pope Francis attends an encounter with Catholic and Orthodox leaders on the waterfront in Bari, Italy, on July 7. The pope met leaders of Christian Churches in the Middle East for an ecumenical day of prayer for peace in the region. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

for that peace which the powerful of PEACE our world have not yet been able to continued from page 1 find,” the pope also prayed for peace in Jerusalem, “the holy city beloved of God who is venerated by both Catholics and and wounded by men for which the Lord Orthodox. continues to weep.” After remaining several minutes in After the prayer service, the pope Brett Kavanaugh, a Catholic, who is a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia prayer and lighting a candle on the altar, and the Christian leaders returned to the Circuit, smiles on July 9 at the White House in Washington after President Donald J. Trump named the pope and Church leaders boarded a basilica for a private meeting that lasted him his Supreme Court nominee. (CNS photo/Jim Bourg, Reuters) bus that took them to the seaside site of over two hours. the ecumenical prayer service. In a speech delivered to the faithful He recently dissented from a ruling Thousands of men, women and outside the basilica, the pope said that allowed a teenager in an immigrant NOMINEE detention center from obtaining an children cheered and waved as the group members of the group were encouraged continued from page 1 made its way to the stage overlooking the by their dialogue, which “was a sign that abortion, claiming the decision would give Adriatic Sea. Behind the pope’s chair was encounter and unity are always found men’s basketball head coach Mike immigrant minors a right to “immediate a large statue of Christ crucified with the without fear of differences.” Krzyzewski. abortion on demand,” but he suggested the words “May peace be upon you” etched Peace, he said, can only be cultivated Kavanaugh said if he is confirmed by government transfer her to private custody above it. and nurtured through listening and the U.S. Senate to serve on the Supreme so she could do “as she wished.” The pope began the service by engaging in dialogue, and not by Court he would “keep an open mind in He also dissented in a case involving welcoming the patriarchs and Christian “truces guaranteed by walls and tests of every case,” and “always strive to preserve the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive, leaders and thanking them for joining strength.” the Constitution of the United States and abortifacient and sterilization mandate. him in prayer for the Middle East, which Pope Francis denounced arms dealers the American rule of law.” Kavanaugh said that while the he described as a source of “ever fresh who have taken advantage of the conflicts Immediately after Justice Anthony government has an interest in facilitating streams of spirituality and monasticism.” by selling weaponry, and called for an Kennedy announced his retirement on coverage, it should “achieve it in other However, he added, the light of the end to the “personal profit of a few on the June 27, Trump said he would move quickly ways” in order to avoid placing an undue region has been dimmed by the “dark skin of many.” to nominate a replacement, saying he would burden on the religious liberty of those clouds of war, violence and destruction,” “Enough with the occupation of lands review a list of candidates from the list he opposed to the mandate. which threaten to cast out Christians that tear people apart. Enough with the had to fill the seat now held by Gorsuch Two of the other judges reported to “amid the complicit silence of many.” prevalence of half-truths over people’s after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. have been top picks as nominees are also “There is also the danger that the hopes. Enough with using the Middle East Kennedy is one of five Catholic Catholic: Judges Amy Coney Barrett and presence of our brothers and sisters in for profits that are foreign to the Middle justices on the Supreme Court, along with Thomas Hardiman. Judge Amul Thapar, the faith will disappear, disfiguring the East,” he said. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices on a broader top list, is also Catholic. very face of the region. For a Middle Before ending the meeting with the Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Sonia The nominee must be confirmed by East without Christians would not be the release of two white doves, Pope Francis Sotomayor. the Senate in order to have a seat on the Middle East,” the pope said. once again called for peace in Jerusalem Kavanaugh, 53, is a Yale Law Supreme Court. While asking “the Lord of heaven whose “status quo demands to be School graduate who currently serves The Senate Judiciary Committee will respected.” on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the hold hearings questioning the nominee. If The Vatican supports a “two-state District of Columbia Circuit, where he the committee approves, the nomination solution” for the Holy Land with has authored more than 280 opinions. He will be considered by the entire Senate independence, recognition and secure was part of independent counsel Kenneth and must be approved with a simple borders for both Israel and Palestine. Starr’s Whitewater investigation, which majority of 51 votes. † Despite warnings from Middle Eastern ultimately led to President Bill Clinton’s and European leaders, President Donald impeachment by the House and acquittal J. Trump went ahead with his decision by the Senate. Correction to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of His biography on the court website Israel, overturning the United States’ notes that he is a regular lector at In an article about an upcoming long-standing policy and further his parish, the Shrine of the Most conference of the Parish Twinning complicating peace negotiations. Blessed Sacrament in Washington. Program of the Americas in the July 6 He also volunteers for the St. Maria’s issue of The Criterion, Father Thomas Pope Francis venerates the relics of St. Nicholas “Only a negotiated solution between in the Basilica of St. Nicholas in Bari, Italy, Israelis and Palestinians, firmly wanted Meals program at Catholic Charities, Clegg was incorrectly named as the pastor on July 7. The pope met leaders of Christian and desired by the community of nations, has coached in the CYO, tutors at the of St. Paul Parish in Sellersburg and Churches in the Middle East for an ecumenical can bring a stable and lasting peace and Washington Jesuit Academy and belongs St. Joseph Parish in Clark County. He is day of prayer for peace in the region. guarantee the co-existence of two states to the John Carroll Society, a group of the pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in (CNS photo/Vatican Media) for two peoples,” Pope Francis said. † Catholic lawyers and professionals. Sellersburg. †

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By John Shaughnessy Q. What does it say about Pope Francis that he has called a It all started when more than 120 youths Synod of Bishops concerning young and young adults from across the people in the Church? archdiocese responded to Pope Francis’ A. “The Holy Father is doing what invitation to share his predecessors tended to do—choosing their thoughts on synod topics that flow naturally from their faith and their previous synods. Pope Benedict convened relationship with the the 2012 synod around the New Church. Evangelization and the Transmission The next step of the Christian Faith. In 2015, under required identifying Pope Francis’ guidance, the synod fathers the general themes explored the topic of family in the Church of the responses of and in the contemporary world. A more the 91 young adults specific focus on young people, flowing Ken Ogorek and 30 youths— from that of transmitting the faith and themes that would help the pope, and the family’s various roles, makes a lot of bishops from around the world, when they sense.” convened for a synod on young people in Q. What do you see as the October at the Vatican. importance of Pope Francis asking Pope Francis poses for a selfie during a pre-synod gathering of youth delegates at the Pontifical So the archdiocese formed a committee youths and young adults to share their International Maria Mater Ecclesiae College in Rome on March 19. The meeting was in preparation that would create a summary of those thoughts on their relationship with the for the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment this October at the responses, a committee of leaders deeply Church? Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) involved in helping to grow the faith of A. “Church leaders often ask for young people in central and southern consultation when major documents Q. What insights has the archdiocese the Gospel and daily life. Thankfully, Indiana. and meetings are in the works. The gained from this process that can help it thousands of teens and 20-somethings As the director of catechesis for the Holy Father is showing the virtue of deepen its already extensive commitment are closely connected to Jesus and his archdiocese, Ken Ogorek was one of the six prudence by seeing to it that the voices of to bringing youths and young adults Church, helped by gatherings like NCYC people who formed that committee. In an young people are included in a synod that closer to God and the Church? [National Catholic Youth Conference] and interview with The Criterion, Ogorek talked in many ways is about them.” A. “For me, this process highlighted the Student Leadership Summit hosted by about the purpose of the pope’s invitation Q. The pope was even open to the need to keep encouraging those who FOCUS [Fellowship of Catholic University and how the young people’s responses will responses that challenge the Church serve and minister to—and with—youths Students]. help the Church in central and southern and are critical of the Church. What and young adults. Conversations about “Still, many young people struggle to Indiana in its efforts to bring young people does that say about his commitment to faith can sometimes be awkward and integrate faith and life. We need adults in closer to God and the Church. this process? challenging. But young folks tend to various vocations and stations in life who Here is an edited version of that A. “Most bishops I know are very open value authenticity. When we speak the will allow Jesus to work through them in conversation. to and interested in frank discussions truth in love—and listen with gratitude for reaching and teaching his precious young about faith and the Church, knowing whatever goodness God is manifesting in people.” Q. When the summary was completed, that struggles in the area of faith can be the life of the person in front of us—Jesus Q. What is your hope for this synod in where was it sent? And what’s the common in contemporary society and helps us accompany people of all ages on reaching out to youths and young adults? process for how it will be used to guide through honest dialogue the Holy Spirit their walk of faith, even as he makes his A. “I hope that when the Holy Father Pope Francis and the Synod of Bishops? can help us all see that Jesus is the answer presence known in our lives.” issues his teaching document flowing A. “It was sent to the United States to every human question—and his Church Q. An intriguing phrase that showed from the synod, people of various ages Conference of Catholic Bishops continues his mission. up a couple times in the summary was, will read and reflect on it, taking it to [USCCB]. The USCCB compiled the “It’s great that Pope Francis is “a gap is asking to be bridged.” Talk heart as affirming the good in youths and summaries it received, then sent them to the especially welcoming to hearing what about the “gap” that is there, and what challenging us all to be more fervent, Holy See. The Holy See is using summaries young folks have to say about the Bride of can be done to bridge that gap between loving disciples of Jesus. You know the from around the world in preparing the Christ, his Church, even if they struggle youths/young adults and the Church? saying, ‘God loves us enough to meet us working document for the synod participants at times to understand and embrace the A. “It’s been said that the great where we are—and he loves us too much to discuss and respond to when they meet.” Church as our mother and teacher.” divide of our time is the rupture between to let us stay there.’ ” † If you could share one thought with the pope, what would it be? By John Shaughnessy • “Young adults are willing to give • “Young adults are looking for a there is a lack of engagement and themselves fully to something they are community that makes them feel valued. opportunity.” Pope Francis shared his stunning deeply passionate [about]. Help, teach, talk They want to be the drivers of change • “Continue promoting unity and invitation to young people in a letter: and show us how the Church is something through volunteering. The problem is acceptance.” “The Church wishes to listen to your that we can give our lives to and be happy.” that the Church only asks for help in •“American young adults need a faith voice, your sensitivities and your faith, • “We need time as like-minded people areas where there is need. That means awakening. Help us!” † even your doubts and your criticism. to gather together in and outside of the Make your voice heard, let it resonate in Church. Without our young adult group communities, and let it be heard by your at St. Pius X [Parish in Indianapolis], shepherds of souls.” I may have never wanted to convert to Ninety-one young adults from central Catholicism due to the stigma that was and southern Indiana accepted the pope’s built into me from outside influences.” invitation—by responding to a survey that • “I wish the Church would stop ShelbyShelby UpholsteringUpholstering will contribute significantly to the Synod looking at modern social issues with a on Young People, the Faith and Vocational lens from the past. Times change, and the Discernment that will take place at the Church needs to change with them.” && MillMill EndEnd WindowWindow FashionsFashions Vatican in October. • “Please do not be afraid to stand The young adults’ feedback was up for Catholic doctrine on social and heartfelt and honest, including this cultural issues. 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Opinion Be Our Guest/Richard Doerflinger The Supreme Court as battleground In its June 26 decision on freedom of even at potential risk to women’s lives. speech, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Now the often-unpredictable Kennedy Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher against a California law that forced has announced his retirement. And the Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus pro‑life pregnancy aid centers to tell prospect that President Donald J. Trump pregnant women how to get an abortion. may appoint someone less protective of This “forced the abortion industry has unleashed some speech” policy, wild charges. Editorial making Americans On the TV program “The View,” facilitate what they Whoopi Goldberg and others decried the recognize as the unjust government’s interest in their, let us say, taking of human life, female body parts. In Time magazine, was too extreme for feminist author Jill Filipovic warned the court’s perennial against a future of “unsafe” abortions swing vote, Justice (although unsafe abortions are what the Anthony Kennedy. court is protecting now) and extreme bans “Governments must on birth control. not be allowed to force persons to express But what would happen if the a message contrary to their deepest Supreme Court gets a fifth justice who convictions,” he wrote. more consistently disagrees with the The scary thing is that four of the nine Roe v. Wade abortion decision? justices, led by Justice Stephen Breyer, In the unlikely event that Roe were embraced what Kennedy called a form of reversed completely and all at once, the authoritarianism. They argued that since the people and their elected representatives Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference law can require abortionists to tell women would again be allowed—not required, of Catholic Bishops, is urging U.S. senators not to use support for the Roe v. Wade about the availability of prenatal care and but allowed—to pass laws at the state decision legalizing abortion as a litmus test for confirming judicial nominees. He sent a adoption, “evenhandedness” demands that level showing greater respect for the lives letter on the issue to lawmakers on July 6. (CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters) pro-life doctors can be forced to tell them of unborn children. In the ensuing debate, how to have their children destroyed. everyone would have a voice—including On the one hand is a caring professional Whoopi and her friends, who have bigger A win for pro-life centers who addresses the health needs of mother megaphones than most of us. and child, morally committed to protecting More likely, especially under the If you were in the market for a new on the issue of abortion. both from harm. On the other hand is cautious tutelage of Chief Justice John car and went into a car dealership, would Justice Thomas wrote the majority an abortionist who wants to make sure Roberts, is a reasoned and gradual path you expect to see a sign prominently opinion for the court. He condemned the abortion is the only thing a pregnant woman away from Roe, beginning with its displayed telling you that you might idea that the pro-life centers were required ever hears about. According to the four greatest excesses. get a better deal elsewhere? Or if you to “provide a government-drafted script” dissenters, the court’s abortion jurisprudence The first steps might include: were shopping for a mortgage in a bank, about the availability of abortion—“the requires us to treat these as identical cases. upholding clinic regulations that protect wouldn’t you be surprised to see a sign very practice that petitioners are devoted In the court’s latest decision on women’s lives, even if they inconvenience saying that lower rates were available to opposing.” California can use other abortion itself, in 2016, five justices the abortion industry; allowing laws across the street? means to tell women about the availability led by Breyer invalidated a Texas law supported by the great majority of Businesses are usually not required to of abortion, he wrote, but it “cannot establishing safety regulations for Americans to forbid elective abortions advertise for their competitors. Yet that’s coopt the licensed facilities to deliver its abortion clinics. The law had required after the fifth month of pregnancy, like what a California law was doing when it message for it.” abortionists to have admitting privileges laws already approved by several states required pro-life pregnancy counseling We should note that the decision at a local hospital, in case their clients had and the U.S. House of Representatives; centers to post signs in a prominent wasn’t based on the immorality of complications, and to comply with safety and allowing broader leeway for public position advising clients that free or low- abortion. It was, rather, a free-speech regulations that already apply to other programs that support and encourage live cost access to abortion and contraception issue. Requiring the posting of those ambulatory surgical clinics. birth over abortion. was available elsewhere. The centers also signs, Thomas wrote, “imposes In that case, the majority, including To me this sounds like a good idea. Those had to state that they were not medical an unduly burdensome disclosure Kennedy, said these eminently sensible who see it as a nightmare scenario should facilities. requirement that will chill their regulations were invalid because they calm down and explain why they think so. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down protected speech.” would reduce easy access to abortion. this law on June 26 by a vote of 5-4, with In a separate concurring opinion, Abortion was treated not only as (Richard Doerflinger worked for 36 years Justice Anthony Kennedy siding with the Kennedy said that the California law something the law cannot prohibit, but in the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of four conservative justices: Chief Justice was a classic example of “the serious as a positive good whose availability the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Samuel threat presented when government government must take care to ensure— He writes from Washington state.) † Alito and Neil Gorsuch. (Kennedy seeks to impose its own message in the announced his retirement from the court, place of individual speech, thought and effective on July 31, the following day.) expression.” It’s a wonder that the court’s decision He continued, “For here the state Letter to the Editor wasn’t unanimous considering how requires primarily pro-life centers unfair the California law was. If a law to promote the state’s own preferred Parent says stories shine a much-needed was passed requiring a Buick dealer message advertising abortions. This to post a notice that a customer might compels individuals to contradict light on young adults’ faith challenges get a better deal at a Ford dealer, it their most deeply held beliefs, beliefs As a parent of 27- and 24-year-old came to their faith needs, I had no other probably would have been struck down grounded in basic philosophical, ethical adults, with interest I have been reading resources available. unanimously. But the California law or religious precepts, or all of these. And the articles in The Criterion on trying to The bottom line: I hope for the success was about abortion, and those pregnancy the history of the Act’s passage and its engage our young adults. of the Young Adult Initiative program that counseling centers are trying to convince underinclusive application suggest a real When our first child prepared to enter Michal Horace is working on that was women not to have an abortion. So the possibility that these individuals were her freshman year at Ball State in Muncie, launched at Saint Meinrad Seminary and anti-life forces were up in arms. targeted because of their beliefs.” Ind., we worked together on the transition School of Theology in St. Meinrad. The fact that the California legislature We applaud the court’s decision. from everything to meal plans to bedding. The home-to-college transition is so was able to pass such a law in the first I recall the time during orientation where important to our young people. It is a very place shows where our country is today —John F. Fink we showed her the campus church. vulnerable time. It got me thinking … we have sent her to Catholic schools, but now what? Alice Wessel Appointment of a new justice At that time, I contacted our parish, her Indianapolis Justice Anthony Kennedy’s Conservatives are already looking high school minister at Bishop Chatard retirement from the Supreme Court gave ahead, hoping that a court composed in Indianapolis and even the archdiocese President Donald J. Trump an opportunity of five conservatives and four liberals asking: Is there a program that would Letters Policy to nominate his second appointment to will reverse the Roe v. Wade decision enable me to provide the name of the Letters from readers are welcome and every the court. He has appointed Judge Brett that legalized abortion. It was precisely school my daughter was enrolling in that effort will be made to include letters from Kavanaugh, a Catholic who received because of this possibility that many would then communicate with the campus as many people and representing as many a Jesuit education, who works with Americans voted for Trump despite ministry there? This would enable the viewpoints as possible. Letters should be Catholic Charities in Washington, and disagreeing with him on other issues. campus ministry the tools to reach out in informed, relevant, well‑expressed, concise, who coaches his daughter’s Catholic A note of caution here: The history of helping her find her way. temperate in tone, courteous and respectful. Youth Organization basketball team. the Supreme Court is full of examples of This was only nine years ago, but you The editors reserve the right to select and Kennedy was the “swing” vote on justices who turned out differently than know the answer I received? Nothing edit the letters based on space limitations, the court, sometimes deciding with expected when presidents nominated but “that’s a good idea.” I know all are pastoral sensitivity and content. the conservatives and sometimes with them. overworked and understaffed. Letters must be signed, but, for serious the liberals. Therefore, Kavanaugh, Note, too, that a vote to reverse When we sent her sister away to reasons, names may be withheld. a conservative, could change the Roe v. Wade would not make abortion Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” complexion of the court for decades. illegal. It would send the issue back to three years later, we again got the same The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, It’s no wonder that liberals are fighting the states. response. Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. Readers to try to prevent the Senate from We spent all this time preparing our with access to e-mail may send letters to confirming Kavanaugh. —John F. Fink children for their physical and educational [email protected]. needs as they go to college, but when it The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Page 5 ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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Two ancient heresies are subtle enemies to holiness “In our times, too, many Christians, “elitism disguised as Catholic truth.” Catholic Church? On the contrary, it even though they speak warmly of perhaps without realizing it, can be According to our Holy Father, means that we can look to the Church God’s grace, ultimately trust only in seduced by these deceptive ideas, which “Gnostics think that their explanations for help in understanding the mystery their own powers and feel superior to reflect an anthropocentric immanentism can make the entirety of the faith and of God and the complexities of human others because they observe certain [human supremacy] disguised as the Gospel perfectly comprehensible. life, but we should never think that rules or remain intransigently faithful Catholic truth” (Pope Francis, They absolutize their own theories every question has a complete or to a particular Catholic style” (#49). By “Gaudete et Exsultate,” #35). and force others to submit to their satisfactory answer. Some of the most ourselves, we can do nothing, but with way of thinking” (#39). This was not profound questions we confront in our the help of God’s grace, all things are In the recent apostolic exhortation of the way that Jesus taught. It is not the lives, including “Why do the innocent possible. Pope Francis, “Gaudete et Exsultate” way of the Church. As St. John Paul II suffer?” and “What happens to those All of us are tempted to think we (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), the Holy Father famously said, “The Church proposes; we love after death?” only find answers can run our own lives without the warns against what he calls “two subtle she does not impose her teaching on in God’s mysterious love and mercy. direct or indirect help of God’s grace. enemies of holiness.” These are ancient anyone.” There are many questions that we This kind of thinking is not the way to Christian heresies that the pope says “When somebody has an answer for cannot answer. That’s why the gift holiness. are very much alive today. Both can every question, it is a sign that they are of faith is such a marvelous thing. It As Pope Francis reminds us: “God is be seen as false forms of holiness that not on the right road,” Pope Francis gives hope in the face of despair and the Father who gave us life and loves us lead to “a narcissistic and authoritarian insists (#41). Catholic truth allows for reassurance when we are confused by greatly. Once we accept him, and stop elitism.” Both subtly oppose the works of (in fact, demands) the mystery of God grief. trying to live our lives without him, the evangelization and mercy that are at the and his grace. It also requires us to The second ancient-but-ever-present anguish of loneliness will disappear. In heart of Christian life. recognize the mystery that permeates heresy described by Pope Francis in this way, we will know the pleasing and The first of these ancient heresies is the lives of every human person. “God “Exsultate et Gaudete” is pelagianism. perfect will of the Lord and allow him gnosticism, whose name comes from infinitely transcends us; he is full of This is the belief that individual to mold us like a potter. … In him is the Greek word for “knowledge.” What surprises,” Pope Francis teaches. “We human beings have the power to our holiness” (#51). gnostics claim to have secret knowledge are not the ones to determine when save themselves by their own effort. The call to holiness requires us to of has shifted over time, but in every and how we will encounter [God]; Pelagianism rejects the necessity of reject the temptations of gnosticism and age the gnostic’s claim to truth is the exact times and places of that God’s grace. It forgets that everything pelagianism. Let’s pray for the grace absolute and exclusive. It does not open encounter are not up to us. Someone depends not on human will, but on the to accept the fact that we do not have doors to Christ, but slams them shut in who wants everything to be clear mercy that God shows to us in every all the answers, and we cannot live our the faces of those who are most in need and sure presumes to control God’s dimension of our lives. lives successfully without the help of of God’s truth and his saving mercy. transcendence” (#41). Pope Francis addresses this belief in God’s grace. Accepting these two truths Pope Francis calls the supposed Does this mean there is no clarity no uncertain terms. “Those who yield to will bring us joy—and a great sense of knowledge of contemporary gnostics or assurance in the teaching of the this pelagian or semi-pelagian mindset, relief. †

Dos antiguas herejías siguen siendo sutiles enemigas de la santidad

“Aun hoy los corazones de muchos El papa Francisco denomina ¿Acaso esto significa que no aunque hablen de la gracia de Dios cristianos, quizá sin darse cuenta, se el presunto conocimiento de los hay claridad ni seguridad en las con discursos edulcorados “en el fondo dejan seducir por estas propuestas gnósticos contemporáneos “un elitismo enseñanzas de la Iglesia católica? solo confían en sus propias fuerzas engañosas. En ellas se expresa disfrazado de verdad católica.” De Al contrario: significa que podemos y se sienten superiores a otros por un inmanentismo antropocéntrico acuerdo con el Santo Padre, “es acudir a la Iglesia para que nos ayude cumplir determinadas normas o por disfrazado de verdad católica” (Papa propio de los gnósticos creer que con a comprender el misterio de Dios y ser inquebrantablemente fieles a cierto Francisco, “Gaudete et Exsultate,” #35). sus explicaciones ellos pueden hacer las complejidades de la vida humana, estilo católico” (#49). No podemos perfectamente comprensible toda la fe pero jamás debemos pensar que cada hacer nada por nuestra cuenta, pero con En la exhortación apostólica del y todo el Evangelio. Absolutizan sus pregunta tiene una respuesta completa o la ayuda de la gracia de Dios, todo es papa Francisco publicada recientemente propias teorías y obligan a los demás satisfactoria. Algunas de las preguntas posible. y titulada “Gaudete et Exultate” a someterse a los razonamientos que más trascendentales que enfrentamos Todos estamos tentados a pensar (“Alegraos y regocijaos”), el Santo Padre ellos usan” (#39). Esta no fue la forma en la vida, tales como “¿por qué sufren que podemos vivir la vida sin la ayuda nos previene contra lo que él denomina en que Jesús enseñó ni el método de los inocentes?” y “¿qué sucede con directa o indirecta de la gracia de Dios. “dos sutiles enemigos de la santidad.” la Iglesia. En la frase célebre de san nuestros seres amados después de Este tipo de pensamiento no es el Estas son antiguas herejías cristianas Juan Pablo II: “La Iglesia propone, no morir?” solo tienen explicación en el camino hacia la santidad. que el papa afirma que todavía están impone sus enseñanzas.” misterio del amor y la misericordia de Tal y como el papa Francisco nos muy presentes hoy en día y podríamos “Cuando alguien tiene respuestas Dios. Hay muchas preguntas que no recuerda: “[Dios] es el Padre que considerarlas formas falsas de santidad a todas las preguntas, demuestra que podemos responder y por ello el don de nos dio la vida y nos ama tanto. Una que apuntan a «un elitismo narcisista no está en un sano camino” insiste la fe es algo maravilloso, porque nos vez que lo aceptamos y dejamos y autoritario». Ambas se oponen el papa Francisco (#41). La verdad ofrece esperanza ante la desesperación de pensar nuestra existencia sin él, sutilmente a la obra de evangelización y católica admite (de hecho, exige) y consuelo cuando el dolor nos abruma. desaparece la angustia de la soledad. misericordia que constituyen el núcleo el misterio de Dios y Su gracia. La segunda herejía antigua, pero Así conoceremos la voluntad agradable de la vida cristiana. También requiere que reconozcamos constante que describe el papa y perfecta del Señor y dejaremos que La primera de estas antiguas herejías el misterio que penetra en la vida Francisco en “Exsultate et Gaudete” él nos moldee como un alfarero. En él es el gnosticismo cuyo nombre proviene de cada persona humana. “Dios nos es el pelagianismo: la creencia de que somos santificados” (#51). de la palabra griega “conocimiento.” supera infinitamente, siempre es los seres humanos tienen el poder de El llamado a la santidad requiere Los conocimientos secretos que los una sorpresa—nos enseña el papa salvarse por su propio esfuerzo. El que rechacemos las tentaciones gnósticos afirman poseer han variado Francisco—y no somos nosotros los pelagianismo rechaza la necesidad de del gnosticismo y el pelagianismo. con el transcurso del tiempo, pero en que decidimos en qué circunstancia la gracia de Dios y olvida que todo Recemos para recibir la gracia de cada época los gnósticos declaran tener histórica encontrarlo, ya que no depende, no de la voluntad humana, sino aceptar el hecho de que no tenemos una verdad absoluta y exclusiva. Esto depende de nosotros determinar el de la misericordia que Dios nos muestra todas las respuestas y no podemos vivir no abre las puertas a Cristo sino que tiempo y el lugar del encuentro. en cada dimensión de nuestras vidas. a plenitud sin la ayuda de la gracia de representa un portazo en la cara de Quien lo quiere todo claro y seguro El papa Francisco nos lo explica muy Dios. Aceptar estas dos verdades nos aquellos que más necesitan de la verdad pretende dominar la trascendencia de claramente. “Los que responden a esta traerá alegría y un enorme sentimiento de Dios y de su misericordia salvadora. Dios” (#41). mentalidad pelagiana o semipelagiana, de alivio. † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018

For a list of events for the next four weeks as reported to Events Calendar The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/events.

July 18 University of Indianapolis July 28 Church, 335 S. Meridian August 4 $10,000, silent auction until Calvary Mausoleum presenting, Mass 7 a.m., St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th St., St., Greenwood. First Primo Banquet and Conference 2:30 p.m., children’s games, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., buffet breakfast and program Mitchell. Hog Roast and Friday celebration of the Center, 2615 National Ave., 50/50 raffle, handmade Indianapolis. Monthly following, $15 members, Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Indianapolis. Hearts and quilts, games of chance. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: $21 non-members. Register by 3 p.m., pulled pork dinners Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition Hands of Indiana “Houses Information or ticket purchase: 317-784-4439 or www. noon on July 19. Information with sides, children’s games, of the Blessed Sacrament, to Homes Dinner and 812-347-2326. catholiccemeteries.cc. and registration: www. door prizes, silent auction. following Mass until 9 p.m., Fundraiser,” benefiting catholicbusinessexchange.org. Information: 812-849-3570. sacrament of reconciliation housing rehabilitation efforts St. Boniface Parish, July 19 available. Information: near St. Anthony Parish in 15519 N. State Road 545, St. Joseph Parish, July 20-22 July 28-29 317-888-2861 or info@ Indianapolis, 6-10 p.m., door Fulda. Summer Picnic, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Knights of Columbus Mater All Saints Parish, Dearborn olgreenwood.org. prizes, raffles, games, silent 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CT, fried chicken Indianapolis. Third Thursday Dei Council 436, McGowan County, St. Martin Campus, auction, wine pull, $100 ticket and roast beef dinners with Adoration, interceding for Hall, 1305 N. Delaware, 8044 Yorkridge Road, St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. for two persons includes homemade stuffing and desserts women experiencing crisis Indianapolis. Oliver the Guilford. Summer Festival, 46th St., Indianapolis. First entrance, buffet dinner, beer, in air-conditioned space served pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Musical, presented by Agape 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $12 chicken Friday Charismatic Renewal wine, soft drinks and one 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CT, carryout with Mass at 5:45 p.m. Performing Arts, a ministry of dinners Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Praise and Mass, praise and entry for $5,000, $1,500 available, soup sold by the Information: 317-244-9002. Our Lady of the Greenwood food stand, quilts, Last Supper worship 7 p.m., Mass 7:30 p.m. and two $500 drawings. bowl or in bulk, fried chicken Parish, Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., religious exhibit, games, Information: 317-546-7328, Information and tickets: www. sandwiches, grilled tenderloins, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Sun. 3:30 p.m., $5 children, kiddie land, country store, [email protected]. heartsandhandsindy.org/ burgers, ice cream, homemade and Mausoleum, $10 adults. Information and beer garden, $10,000 raffle. houses-to-homes. food items, games, live music, 9001 Haverstick Road, tickets: www.thelittleboxoffice. Information: 812-576-4302. Women’s Care Center, shaded family fun area, guided Indianapolis. Monthly com/agape. 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. St. Michael Church, tours of church. Information: Mass, 2 p.m. Information: July 29 First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., 145 St. Michael Blvd., 812-357-5533. 317-574-8898 or www. July 22-28 St. Augustine Parish, Father John McCaslin Brookville. First Saturday catholiccemeteries.cc. St. Ambrose Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. presiding, optional tour of Marian Devotional Prayer SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, food booth at Jackson Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.- center to follow. Information: Group, Mass, prayers, rosary, 1347 N. Meridian St., July 19-21 County Fair on S.R. 250, 3 p.m. CT, fried chicken 317-829-6800, www. confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Indianapolis. Golden Jubilee St. Christopher Parish, Brownstown, 2-10 p.m. dinners, ice cream, big raffle, womenscarecenter.org. Information: 765-647-5462. Mass, Archbishop Charles 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Information: 812-522-5304. quilt raffle, silent auction, live C. Thompson presiding, Mid-Summer Festival, Thurs. entertainment, family games. August 3-4 August 5 sponsored by the archdiocesan 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., July 26-28 Information: 812-843-5143. St. Thomas the Apostle St. Bernard Parish, 7600 Hwy. Office of Marriage and Family Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, St. Elizabeth Seton, Parish, 523 S. Merrill St., 337 N.W., Depauw. Picnic and Life, 2 p.m. followed by carnival games and rides, bingo, 10655 Haverstick Road, August 2 Fortville. Summer Festival, Raffle, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., country reception in Assembly Hall raffles, casino games, beer tent. Carmel (Lafayette Diocese). St. Joan of Arc Church, Fri. 7-11 p.m., Monte Carlo, fried chicken and ham dinners, of the Archbishop Edward Information: 317-241-6314. SetonFest, 6-11:45 p.m., rides, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., chicken homemade noodles and pies T. O’Meara Catholic Center. live music, laser tag, raffles, Holy Hour of Prayer and noodle dinners, walking served in air-conditioned Registration required by July 20 bingo, children’s games, beer, for Vocations, 7-8 p.m. tacos, burger and fries, lemon dining room until 2 p.m., July 30. Printable and online Knights of Columbus Hall, casino, food trucks, Fri. car Information: 317-236-1490, shake ups, ice cream and carryout available, adult and registration in English and 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. show, all-you-can eat pasta [email protected]. desserts, children’s games, children’s games, 50/50 raffle, Spanish: bit.ly/2JNZfcj (case Catholic Business Exchange, dinner Sat., fireworks Fri. and raffle, quilt raffle, face gun raffle, live music 11 a.m.- sensitive). Information: Matthew Will, associate Sat. Information: 317-846- August 3 painting. Information: 1 p.m., limit of 300 tickets Keri Carroll, 317-236-1521, professor of finance at the 3850, www.setoncarmel.org. Our Lady of the Greenwood 317-485-5102. at $100 each for drawing for [email protected]. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to Retreats and Programs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Archbishop Thompson to preside at Mass for those suffering with addictions on Aug. 14 July 31-August 2 $425 double. Information: Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ Personal Day of Retreat, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson devastates the whole person physically, House and Retreat Center, saintmeinrad.edu. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes room will be the principal celebrant at the mentally, emotionally, and spiritually” 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. for the day and lunch, spiritual archdiocesan Substance Addiction (samscripts.org). Peace, the Benedictine Way, August 8 direction available for $30. Ministry (SAM) Mass at SS. Peter and After the Mass, a reception and Benedictine Brother Maurus Benedict Inn Retreat & Information and registration: Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., refreshments will be held in the parlor Zoeller presenting, $255 single, Conference Center, 1402 317-788-7581, benedictinn.org. † in Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 14. of the cathedral rectory. While SAM focuses on those For additional information, contact addicted to substances such as alcohol Brie Anne Eichhorn by calling 317- Celebrate Marriage Conference will be and drugs, the Mass is for all who 236-1543, or e-mailing beichhorn@ are impacted—those addicted as well archindy.org. held on Aug. 11 at Greenwood parish as their families and members of the To learn more about the Office of community—by any form of addiction, Human Life and Dignity, visit www. A Celebrate Marriage Conference will marriage blessing will be offered at which is defined as “an illness that archindy.org/humanlifeanddignity. † be held at Our Lady of the Greenwood 5:30 p.m. Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood, Author and family counselor from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 11. Dr. Timothy Heck is the featured Married couples of all ages are keynote speaker. SS. Francis and Clare Parish accepting invited to take part in this Christ- The cost is $20 per couple and centered marriage event, which offers includes lunch. Free childcare is also artist applications for ‘Art in the Park’ married couples an opportunity to get available, although space might be away, focus on each other and learn how limited. SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 10 feet booth. to keep their marriage vibrant and alive. Registration is required by Aug. 3. 5901 Olive Branch Road, in The deadline to apply for booth The day kicks off with coffee, To register, go to www. Greenwood, is accepting applications space is Aug. 31; space is limited. doughnuts and praise at 9 a.m. CelebrateMarriageMinistry.com. for artists interested in booth space Additional information, including Breakouts will be offered throughout For additional information, at the “Art in the Park” event during the application form, can be found at the day on a variety of topics. For those call 317-489-1557 or e-mail their fall festival the weekend of www.ss-fc.org. who wish to participate, Mass and a [email protected]. † Sept. 28-29. The completed application, along This is an indoor event from 5-9 p.m. with payment and photos of artwork, on Sept. 28, and from noon-9 p.m. on should be mailed to the attention of Sept. 29. Charles Wills at SS. Francis and Clare Retrouvaille retreat for marriages in Artists will have the opportunity to of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch display and sell original handcrafted Road, Greenwood, IN 46143. crisis is set for Aug. 3-5 in Indianapolis artwork while local wines and desserts For additional information, contact are being offered. Rory Small at 317-752-1129 or e-mail A Retrouvaille retreat for marriages their hurting marriages. The cost is $75 per 10 feet by [email protected]. † in crisis will be held at Our Lady of The main emphasis of the program is Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., on communication in marriage between in Indianapolis, on Aug. 3-5. husband and wife. It gives spouses the Do you feel alone? Are you opportunity to rediscover each other Providence Sisters schedule annual frustrated or angry with each other? Do and examine their lives together in a you argue, or have you stopped talking new and positive way. used book sale at St. Mary-of-the-Woods to each other? Do you wonder if your The cost is $150 per couple. To marriage might end? learn more about the program, visit A used book sale will be held at history, children’s books, gardening, Retrouvaille (pronounced REH- www.retrouvaille.org. To register for Linden Leaf Books at Providence health and crafting. tro-vai) is a worldwide program the Aug. 3-5 weekend and follow-up Spirituality & Conference Center, Items are not pre-priced. Rather, that offers tools needed for hurting post-weekend sessions in Indianapolis, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of- donations will be accepted. All proceeds couples to rediscover a loving visit bit.ly/2NEsf5l (case sensitive). the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, from the sale will benefit the Sisters of marriage relationship. For more than For confidential information, e-mail from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 28-Aug 6. Providence’s mission and ministries. 30 years, the program has helped [email protected] or call Book categories include hardbacks, For information, call 812-535-2948 hundreds of thousands of couples heal 317-489-6811. † paperbacks, spirituality, Bibles, novels, or e-mail [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Page 7 Criterion staff honored for excellence in journalism Criterion staff report the Catholic Press Association’s annual awards program. The Criterion Staff members of The Criterion Editor Mike Krokos was awarded first staff received A Special Commemorative Issue were recently honored for excellence in place in the Best a third‑place July 28, 2017 Vol. LVII, No. 41 award from the journalism by three organizations. Editorial on a Local THE MOST REVEREND CHARLES C. THOMPSON The recognition included awards Issue category for Catholic Press from the Catholic Press Association of “Standing strong Association of the United States and Canada (CPA), against the evil of the United States the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana racism in our time,” and Canada for ur New (WPCI) and the National Federation of which focused on its special issue O Press Women (NFPW). the clashes between welcoming new white supremacists Archbishop Shepherd WPCI and NFPW awards and counter-protestors Charles The recognition for work completed Mike Krokos on Aug. 11 and 12 in C. Thompson in during the 2017 calendar year started on Charlottesville, Va., the summer of June 9 when staff writer Natalie Hoefer that resulted in the death of 32-year‑old 2017. The award was honored by WPCI. She garnered four Heather Heyer and more than 20 injuries. came in the Best first-place awards: The piece encouraged people of faith Supplement or • Articles with Photography category to have the courage to stand up to Special Issue: for her contributions to The Criterion’s racist attitudes that are becoming too Best One-Time coverage of the National Catholic Youth commonplace in today’s society. Special Issue Conference (NCYC). “This editorial is well-researched and category. • Special Series compellingly argued,” judges wrote. category for the Assistant editor John Shaughnessy articles published in was awarded second place in the Best 2017 in her series on Reporting of Social Justice Issues: adoption as a pro‑life Solidarity, for his story “Give them a option (does not chance,” which include final series focused on the article published friendship that Anna in 2018): “Couple Brown-Mitchell and provide home for Chanita Dawson Natalie Hoefer five children as they formed through the embrace adoption as archdiocese’s prison pro-life calling,” “Couple’s life becomes ministry mentorship touched by love in opening their hearts program. to adoption,” and “ ‘It’s all through God’: “This story Milan couple with grown children find John Shaughnessy demonstrates the blessing in adopting young siblings.” solidarity created • Feature Story category for “Growing between two women through a prison up in ‘Kentucky Holy Land’ shaped ministry task force,” judges wrote. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson’s “Both women describe eloquently faith.” what they have gained through their • Specialty Articles, Social Issues friendship, and the piece also provides who competed with and against that Disciples Institute at Marian University category for “Priests Join Event Opposing valuable context about what people brother. And of course, those who are in Indianapolis, and the Holy Fire youth Immigrant and Refugee Discrimination.” need when they move from prison to helped and comforted. And the words conference attended by archdiocesan Hoefer also received a second-place re-entering society.” of the person himself,” judges wrote. teens in Chicago. Rutter also submitted award from WPCI in the Specialty In the CPA competition, Hoefer “Those angles make this tribute to work she had produced for Catholic News Articles, Religion category for her article, received a third-place award in the Archbishop Charles C. Thompson so Service. “A day in the life: ICC director offers Best Coverage of Pro-Life Issues for her readable. For the record, the sister adored “This versatile collection of videos inside look at helping shape public policy series on adoption. him, the cross country runner admired provides viewers a deeper understanding for common good,” which highlighted “This refreshing series on adoption his dedication, the Hispanic community of the Catholic faith, and is made strong the work of Indiana Catholic Conference moves the pro-life needle beyond rhetoric opened their arms by skillful editing and story boarding,” executive director Glenn Tebbe. to life-changing Catholic Christian to him, and the judges wrote. “Rich story development All of her WPCI first-place entries action,” judges wrote. “The writing filled archbishop chose as and visual variety. Professional and advanced to the national NFPW with poignant quotes and accompanying his motto: ‘Christ impressive body of work. Exceptional competition, where her NCYC coverage family photos tell the story with joy.” the Cornerstone.’ and insightful interviews leave a lasting won first-place in the Articles with As a staff, The Criterion received a Outstanding piece of impression. Well done!” Photography category, and her adoption third-place award for its special issue journalism.” Rutter also received an honorable series earned third-place in the Special welcoming new Archbishop Charles Criterion freelance mention in the Multimedia Journalist of Series category. C. Thompson. The award came in the writer Katie Rutter, the Year category. Best Supplement or Special Issue: who is a member “These awards exemplify the CPA awards Best One‑Time Special Issue category. 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IS-5987722 Page 8 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 ‘Humanae Vitae’ rooted in respect Church has for human dignity WASHINGTON (CNS)—Fifty years episcopal members. Church accepts dissent,” Father Curran ago, an encyclical was released affirming The document was intended for the said recently. “It’s not infallible teaching,” a long-held teaching of the Catholic pope only, but it was leaked to the press, he said of “Humanae Vitae.” “Everybody Church, yet it became one of the most which heightened expectations of a major knows that contraception [practice] controversial encyclicals in recent Church change in Church teaching. is about the same for Catholics and history. Blessed Paul rejected the majority’s non‑Catholics.” Blessed Paul VI’s encyclical recommendations and, instead, decided Despite the outcome, Father Curran “Humanae Vitae” (“Of Human Life”), to uphold traditional Church teaching said the existing “gap between the subtitled “On the Regulation of Birth,” on artificial contraception. The text of teaching of the Church and the practice reaffirmed the Church’s moral teaching the document thanked the commission of the faithful” is not a good situation on the sanctity of experts, but added that the pope thought because it has led to widespread loss of life, married love, its proposed solutions “departed from credibility for Church teaching. the procreative and the moral teaching on marriage proposed “In a sense, it [the encyclical] is even unitive nature of with constant firmness by the teaching more important today especially because conjugal relations, authority of the Church.” if the Catholic Church cannot engage on responsible Opposition to the encyclical contraception it is never going to engage in parenthood and its erupted throughout the Church after any other sexual issue or any other issue, rejection of artificial the document’s release. Some clergy such as the role of women in the Church,” contraception. in the U.S. and Europe openly voiced Father Curran said. Blessed Paul in disagreement and thousands of lifelong For defenders of “Humanae Vitae,” Blessed Paul VI “Humanae Vitae” Catholics left the Church. however, the enduring relevance of the said that the only Among the most prominent opponents encyclical is a testament to the truth of licit means of regulating birth is natural were 87 teaching theologians from its message. While it is not infallible family planning. In the document, he American seminaries and Catholic teaching, it is still the official doctrine asked scientists to improve natural universities. They responded with their of the Church, requiring assent by all “It’s a growing movement of young family planning methods “providing a own statement, arguing that because the Catholics unless it is modified. people who are interested in being sufficiently secure basis for a regulation encyclical was not an infallible teaching, “Perhaps the most surprising thing 100 percent Catholic,” she said. of birth founded on the observance of married couples in good conscience could about the encyclical ... is how reports Alvare echoes this assessment: natural rhythms.” use artificial contraception and remain of its imminent death were continually “ ‘Humanae Vitae’ took sex seriously, far At the time of its release, it was faithful Catholics. exaggerated,” wrote Helen Alvare recently more seriously than the contemporary greeted with protests and petitions. But Father Charles E. Curran, then an for Catholic News Service’s Faith Alive! world, for all of its talk about sex.” the 50th anniversary has been marked associate professor of theology at religious education series. In April, Philadelphia by conferences, lectures and academic The Catholic University of America in The law professor and pro-life Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told discussions as theologians, clergy, family Washington, was one of the most visible advocate attributes this to the flaws of a Catholic University of America life ministers and university professors U.S. leaders of the group who opposed the birth control revolution and to a symposium commemorating the have explored what its teachings mean for the teaching. deeper appreciation of the “Humanae encyclical’s anniversary that it is time the 21st-century Church. An attempt by Catholic University Vitae” message. for the Church’s teaching on marriage, Blessed Paul issued “Humanae Vitae” as officials in spring 1967 to dismiss “Over time, as the sexual revolution abortion, human sexuality and artificial artificial contraception, particularly the birth Father Curran for his stance that played out and contraception failed to contraception to be embraced as God’s control pill, began to become commonplace. Catholics could dissent from the live up to its billing, fair observers began will for the faithful. In the United States, the Food and Drug Church’s noninfallible teaching that to note a positive or prophetic thing or He explained that the teaching is Administration (FDA) approved the use of contraception was morally wrong two about ‘Humanae Vitae,’ along with rooted in the same respect for human Enovid—the pill—in May 1960 after tests resulted in a student strike. The priest its surprisingly accurate read of human dignity that guides its work for social on nearly 900 women through more than was reinstated quickly, ending the strike. nature,” she wrote. justice and care for poor people. 10,000 fertility cycles showed no significant In 1986, the Vatican declared Janet Smith, who holds the “ ‘Humanae Vitae’ revealed deep side effects. Father Curran unfit to teach Catholic Father Michael J. McGivney chair of life wounds in the Church about our Initially, many thought the pope might theology because of his dissent from ethics at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in understanding of the human person, support the use of artificial contraception, certain Church teachings and he was Detroit, told CNS the encyclical’s opening the nature of sexuality and marriage as especially after a majority of members eventually removed from his position at line—stating that “the most serious duty God created it. We still seek the cure for on a papal commission studying the Catholic University. of transmitting human life” stems from those wounds. But thanks to the witness issue approved a draft document in 1966 Father Curran, currently the Elizabeth the call of marriage—is the basis for of St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict, endorsing the principle of freedom for Scurlock university professor of human Church teaching on the family. Pope Francis and many other faithful Catholic couples to decide for themselves values at Southern Methodist University The difficulty facing the Church is shepherds, the Church has continued to about the means of regulating births. in Dallas, said that while “Humanae that young people generally view sex as preach the truth of Jesus Christ about The document proposed that artificial Vitae” upholds traditional Church a pleasurable experience shared among who we are and what God desires for birth control was not intrinsically evil teaching, for decades the use of artificial consenting partners, she said. However, us,” the archbishop said. and said under specific circumstances, contraception among Catholic couples in talks around the country, Smith has “People willing to open their eyes and Catholic couples could use contraceptives has been similar to that of non-Catholic encountered young people who “see the their hearts to the truth will see the hope in good conscience. It was supported couples without Church consequences. meaninglessness of casual sex,” creating that Catholic teaching represents and the by 64 of the 69 commission members “From my prejudiced perspective, the an opening to explore the message of power that comes when that truth makes who voted on it, including nine of its 16 present situation proves that the Catholic “Humanae Vitae.” us free,” he added. † Life Sciences 101: Young researchers bring new energy to defend life VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In its effort with all the political events happening all Hye-Jin Kim, a South Korean Questions, such as “how to discern to defend life at all stages, the Pontifical over the world with immigration, inequality professor at the Catholic University of truth, how to make decisions regarding Academy for Life is relying on young of health care access, etc.,” said Azab, who Korea’s College of Nursing, teaches the ethical questions of life—all of scientists and professionals to reach across studied as a pharmacist in Egypt and works nursing and maternal care. The general this will require a lot of support from the aisle and bridge as an international health specialist. assembly’s reflection on global ethics, the Church, mainly through spiritual the gap between Pope Francis updated the statutes of the she said, is linked with the issue of accompaniment,” she said. science and faith. pontifical academy in November 2016 and women’s health care. The young researchers, Azab said, In his address highlighted its need to study ways to promote But as a young researcher for the drafted a document addressed to the to the academy on “the care of the dignity of the human person pontifical academy, Kim told CNS that her synod fathers, asking the Church to help June 25, Pope Francis at the different ages of existence, mutual role is not just to provide insight into her them and “guide us to face the challenges called for “a global respect between genders and generations, areas of expertise, but to also be a “bridge we have on a daily basis.” vision of bioethics” defense of the dignity of each human being, between the old generation and the young “We are raising the voices of young inspired by Christian promotion of a quality of human life that generation.” researchers from all over the world by thought, in which the integrates its material and spiritual value with “It’s not just about research; we can highlighting the challenges and asking for Hye-Jin Kim value of human life a view to an authentic ‘human ecology.’ ” be a kind of bridge for young people who help from the Church,” she said. is not determined by According the pontifical academy’s want to be researchers; we can give some Archbishop Paglia told CNS that sickness and death but by the “profound statutes, young researcher members “come kind of inspiration to them,” Kim said. “I among the other issues discussed in the conviction of the irrevocable dignity of from fields related to the academy’s own think the academy can use us to have a draft was the “relationship between being the human person.” areas of research, are no older than 35 years conversation with young people.” a believer and being a scientist.” Since 2017, the pontifical academy has of age” and serve a five-year term. The Church’s concern for young men “They noted that today, unfortunately, relied on the presence of young researchers The areas of expertise the researchers and women will be front and center the world of science is often not only to expand on this bioethical vision and specialize in include medicine, the when the Synod of Bishops convenes in agnostic but at times, even opposed give a fresh face to a timeless message. biological sciences, theology, philosophy, October to reflect on young people, faith to their beliefs,” he said. “Thus, it is “There is nothing specific about anthropology, law and sociology. and vocational discernment. questioning what it means to have the what we are doing that is different from Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president The synod’s “instrumentum laboris” wisdom of dialogue that is neither the activity of other members. It’s just of the Pontifical Academy for Life, told (working document), published by the subjugation nor separation.” new blood in the academy to refresh its CNS that through the inclusion of young Vatican on June 19, highlighted young Along with asking the Church energy,” Sandra Azab told Catholic News researchers, the academy wants to help people’s need for a Church that listens for guidance and accompaniment, Service (CNS) on June 26. them “understand the mission that has to their concerns, accompanies them in Archbishop Paglia said those two Azab, along with fellow young been entrusted to them.” discerning their vocations and helps them issues “are the heart of this document researchers and other members, attended “It is a mission that, in this moment, confront the challenges they face. they will present to the synod on young the academy’s June 25-27 general has become very delicate because we are Researchers are familiar with challenges people.” assembly, “Equal beginnings, but then? A experiencing an age where the risk of related to their work in scientific study, “To be able to help young people global responsibility.” a dictatorship of technology or science ranging from funding and mentorship to have a dialogue between science, faith “I think this conference is bringing many can make us forget the human dimension spiritual and moral challenges that come and humanism within the scope of the answers to the ailing questions that we are that, in reality, is the aim of everything,” with “working in a very sensitive area as entire human family is important to us,” facing during our research, and especially Archbishop Paglia said. bioethics,” Azab told CNS. Archbishop Paglia told CNS. † The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Page 9 Camp aims to help teens become ‘agents of evangelization’ By Katie Rutter Special to The Criterion After examining a rain-drenched map, high school sophomore Aidan Galt thought he had found what his group was looking for. He pointed to a trellis in front of a small house and asked a nearby woman what the tall plant was. “That’s a rosebush,” the middle-aged community member replied. “Oh, OK. Thank you,” the teenager said as he turned to his two companions with a sheepish grin. “Not edible.” Responding to Pope Francis’ call for all Catholics to be “missionary disciples” and “agents of evangelization,” these three To see a related students had broken out of their video, read this comfort zones to learn more about story online at CriterionOnline.com. the people around them. To better understand poverty, they took part in a unique scavenger hunt through an underserved neighborhood on the south side of Indianapolis. Stepping around puddles in the figurative shoes of impoverished community members, their task was to find and take pictures of edible plants that could “supplement” their lunch budget of four dollars. “It put into perspective how, as someone who doesn’t have much money, you go look for as many food opportunities as possible,” explained Aidan, who is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis. “It’s definitely emotionally impactful,” he added. The task was an “immersion experience” of the High schoolers Sarah Hagen, left, of St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette; Joan Njoroge of Holy Angels Missionary Disciples Institute, a weeklong camp hosted Parish in Indianapolis; and Aidan Galt of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis navigate through an underserved neighborhood on the south side of Indianapolis searching for edible plants on June 21. The unique scavenger hunt aimed to help the students better by Marian University in Indianapolis on June 18‑23. understand poverty, and was part of the Missionary Disciples Institute hosted by Marian University in Indianapolis. (Photos by Katie Rutter) The experience was funded by a grant from the Indianapolis‑based Lilly Endowment, Inc. The camp presentations to demonstrate the biblical lesson. taught the 52 attending high schoolers that successful “One of the kids commented that she was surprised ministry means going out to meet those in need. by how much fun she had, like she was expecting it to “[Being a missionary disciple is] literally going out be boring,” related Monica Simmons, a home-schooled to people that are hurting, people that are struggling or senior and member of Our Lady of Grace Parish in suffering and embracing them,” explained Patrick Verhiley, Noblesville, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette. the director of the Missionary Disciples Institute. “I thought that was really significant and the kind of The camp also aimed to equip these students with the impact that I’d really love to have: to help people see the knowledge and training for successful evangelization. joy in our faith,” she added. Ahead of the scavenger hunt, the Other groups held book discussions teenagers met with the leaders of a and visited an Indianapolis gathering community center in the area to learn space for people who have struggled about the struggles that locals are facing. with addiction or other difficult “He told us about this lady who was circumstances. The final group visited on food stamps, and she got a job just the Benedictine sisters of Our Lady of for the winter, and then ended up losing Grace Monastery in Beech Grove to her food stamps. I was blown away by learn how to lead a prayer service. Jacob Perez, left, a student at Roncalli High School in that,” said Peyton Dethy, a member of “For me personally, I find it really Indianapolis, and Veronica Kassab, a student at Lebanon High St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg. hard to stay quiet sometimes,” explained School in Lebanon, Ind., pray during a Taizé prayer service at The entire camp focused on the Therese Jargal, a home‑schooled Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove on June 21. Holy Father’s call to “accompany” teenager of St. John Vianney Parish others on their faith journey. The in Fishers, Ind., also in the Lafayette scavenger hunt group focused on ways diocese. She and her fellow group to serve communities in need. Other members were taught a form of groups learned about the ministries of High school senior Veronica Kassab prayer developed in an ecumenical teaching, proclamation, partnership and lights a candle during a Taizé prayer community in Taizé, France, that uses prayer. service at Our Lady of Grace Monastery both repetition and silence to prompt “We have five tracks here at the in Beech Grove on June 21. meditation. Missionary Disciples Institute, and they “It’s important for me to just stop and are focused on ministries that we have found in the Acts take a deep breath and have a conversation with God,” she of the Apostles,” explained Verhiley. said, “because you have to have a relationship with Jesus To practice proclamation, a second group of students before you can have a relationship with anyone else.” visited St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis Throughout the week, the students also heard keynote and led local middle schoolers in a Bible study. speakers that included author and musician Chris Padgett, After reading the passage, the young people put on Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Father Agustino Torres, and Beth Knobbe of Catholic Relief Services. Each tackled a topic related to evangelization. “One of our keynote speakers said that it’s not about what physical gifts we can bring, it’s about just High school student Olivia Brown prays at Our Lady of Grace being there for people and Monastery in Beech Grove during a Taizé prayer service on just spreading the love as June 21. The students learned this meditative form of prayer from much as you can,” explained the Benedictine sisters during the Missionary Disciples Institute. Maddie Buckner, a senior at St. Theodore Guérin High were ceremoniously commissioned to go out and share School in Noblesville. the Gospel. Several of the young people related that their Students were also entire focus was now geared on being an emissary of prompted to come up with a Christ. plan to better evangelize their “I actually came out of one of our track sessions own communities. thinking, ‘Wow, I really want to go into theology,’ ” “The main thing you said Therese. need to do is [be present] “I see now that there’s more than just picking a career because if you’re just there and really going for it. You have to really know it’s for you, for someone it can save their and you have to be at peace with it,” she explained. life, so I just want to be that “What I’ve learned here is, being a missionary disciple, person for somebody,” said that’s what your life has to be,” Aidan said. Maddy Kellicut, a member of “It’s not when you see someone who’s in a bad spot, Our Lady of the Greenwood you put on your ‘missionary disciple face’ and you go help Parish in Greenwood. them. This is 24/7. This is what every disciple of God is Jeanne Fletcher, right, and James Maguire, center, both seniors at St. Theodore Guérin High School in On the final day of called to do.” Noblesville, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette, laugh with Nathan Cisternino of Noblesville High School the camp, the teens were on June 21 before a keynote session at the Missionary Disciples Institute hosted by Marian University joined by their families (Katie Rutter is a freelance writer and member of in Indianapolis. and youth ministers and St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington.) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 BRUTÉ continued from page 1

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson chats with Bishop Bruté Days participants Isaac Williams, left, a member of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington, Bryce Dixon, a member of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, and Will Yunger, a member of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County. (Photos by Sean Gallagher)

life at Bishop Bruté for three years as an archdiocesan Newly ordained Father Jeffrey Dufresne leads Bishop Bruté Days participants in a meal blessing prayer on June 27 in the courtyard at seminarian. A member of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Wessel will be a senior at Bishop Bruté in the fall. participants were invited to its closing ceremony and a “It’s good to know that there’s a community across As a leader during Bishop Bruté Days, he was glad to cookout in the seminary’s courtyard. the archdiocese that supports this goal,” Antonopoulos share his experience of seminary life with others. Gena Antonopoulos, a member of St. Luke the Evangelist said. “It starts at home. And being involved in Catholic “It’s good to be able to give back what I’ve been Parish in Indianapolis, was glad to have her son Alex, a first- education has also helped. I feel like I have a partnership receiving here, to pass it on to the guys who are a few time participant in Bishop Bruté Days, get to know other with the teachers and the priests through the school and years behind me,” Wessel said. “Three or four years ago, faith-filled boys from across central and southern Indiana. the [parish] working together.” I had fears and doubts. These guys are in the same spot She also spoke about how their parish’s school, where that I was in.” Alex will be an eighth-grader in the fall, and the parish (For more information about a vocation to the priesthood Archbishop Charles C. Thompson celebrated Mass work with her family in nurturing his faith. in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, visit www. at Bishop Bruté Days on June 28 and had lunch with its HearGodsCall.com. For more photos from Bishop Bruté participants. Days, visit www.CriterionOnline.com.) † He said that having so many young men open to discernment as teenagers is a “tremendous blessing for them, their families and the entire Church.” “We have to help people discern that calling,” Archbishop Thompson said. “These young people have so much stuff going on in their lives, this gives them a couple of days to step back and quiet the noises and distractions in their lives and have a singular focus on how God is speaking to them.” Although Bishop Bruté Days helps teenage boys from across central and southern Indiana grow in their faith and be open to the priesthood, it is only a three-day event. Father Augenstein said he receives hope for the future of priestly vocations, not so much through the event itself, but in knowing that families and parishes are nurturing their faith during the rest of the year. “There is a foundation being laid in parishes and families that allows for priestly discernment to happen,” he said. “The guys who are here are the fruit of that foundation being laid in our parishes and our families.” Toby Bradshaw, left, a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish in At the end of Bishop Bruté Days, parents of the Indianapolis, and Isaac Williams, a member of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington, kneel in prayer during a June 27 Bishop Bruté Days participants play a game of spike ball on Mass at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis. June 27 in the courtyard of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary Toby, Isaac and dozens of other teenage boys from across in Indianapolis. They are, from left, Bryce Dixon, a member of central and southern Indiana were participating in Bishop Bruté St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, James Hentz, a member of Days, an annual vocations camp sponsored by the archdiocesan St. Michael Parish in Greenfield, and Randy Schneider and Will Vocations Office. Yunger, both members of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County.

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Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 NMLS #124728 www.archindy.org/layministry 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548 [email protected] The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Page 11 Bishops end border visit, call reunification of children urgent SAN JUAN, Texas (CNS)—In less celebrated Mass in Spanish with about than 48 hours, a group of Catholic bishops 250 children, including some of those in saw triumph and relief in the faces of question, at the detention facility on what migrants who had been recently released once was the loading dock of the Walmart by immigration authorities, but ended their superstore. two-day journey to the border with a more “It was, as you can imagine, very “somber” experience, visiting detained challenging to see the children by migrant children living temporarily within themselves,” Archbishop Gomez said the walls of a converted Walmart. during the news conference. “Obviously, During a news conference after the when there are children at Mass, they are second and last day of their visit on with their parents and families ... but it July 2, they stressed the “urgent” need to was special to be with them and give them do something to help the children. some hope.” The separation for some of the children He said he spoke to them about the began shortly after U.S. Attorney General importance of helping one another. Jeff Sessions announced in early May that The visit to the facility known as if migrants wanted to take their chances Casa Padre capped the bishops’ brief crossing the border illegally with their journey to the border communities of children, they faced the consequence McAllen-Brownsville near the southern of having them taken away—and he border. Casa Padre, in Brownsville, implemented a policy doing so. gained notoriety earlier this year because Widespread outrage in the weeks it houses children separated from their following led to President Donald families, as well as unaccompanied J. Trump essentially rescinding the minors, in a setting with murals and policy in mid-June. But the stroke of the quotes of U.S. presidents, including one pen could not automatically reunite the of Trump saying, “Sometimes by losing Exhausted immigrants, recently released from U.S. custody, sleep on the floor of a Catholic children and parents who had been and a battle, you find a new way to win the Charities-run respite center in McAllen, Texas, on July 1, as several U.S. bishops tour the facility. remain apart. war.” (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) “The children who are separated from The facility is operated by the their parents need to be reunited. That’s non‑profit Southwest Key Programs Bishop Bambera said already begun, and it’s certainly not under a federal contract. In the afternoon, the boys listened intently finished and there may be complications, the bishops toured the Department of during Mass and seemed but it must be done and it’s urgent,” said Homeland Security’s Customs and Border to have a particular Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- processing facility in McAllen, where devotion and piety, Houston, president of the U.S. Conference children are also detained. one not usually seen in of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of children that age. During Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Scranton, Pa., along with Auxiliary Mass, “I saw a few boys Los Angeles, USCCB vice president, Bishop Robert J. Brennan of Rockville wiping tears,” he said. Centre, N.Y., also were part of Cardinal DiNardo said the delegation on July 1 and 2, at the news conference led by Cardinal DiNardo, and that the Church supports were present at the Mass at the right of nations to Casa Padre. protect their borders. But The building houses about having strong borders 1,200 boys ages 10 to 17, and having compassion said Bishop Bambera. While are not mutually he said the care they receive exclusive, he said. A seems to be appropriate— solution with compassion Worshipers pray before a July 1 Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of clean, with access to can be found, he said. San Juan del Valle in San Juan, Texas. A delegation of U.S. bishops medical care, schooling and Bishop Daniel E. concelebrated the Mass at the beginning of their fact-finding recreational facilities—it Flores, who heads mission about Central American immigrant detention at the was clear that “there was the local Diocese U.S.-Mexican border. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) a sadness” manifested by of Brownsville, the boys, he said in a July 2 accompanied the delegation, which on Archbishop Gomez said the Catholic interview with Catholic News its first day paid a visit to a humanitarian Church was willing to help speed along Service (CNS). center operated by Catholic Charities. the process of getting children back “We can provide the Bishop Flores said there is a need to their parents and to stop it from material environment to care to address the “push factors” driving happening to others. for a person, and it’s provided immigration from Central America, a “I think if we want something from there, but that doesn’t nurture place where people are fleeing a variety the administration, [it] is family unity,” life. That takes the human of social ills, including violence, gangs he said, because “that’s essential for the interaction with the family or and economic instability. human person. Whatever it takes, we’re a caregiver,” he said. The U.S. border bishops have frequent willing to help.” Though many of the boys communication with their counterparts In an earlier interview with CNS, held there are considered in Mexico and Central America on Cardinal DiNardo had said that no “unaccompanied minors,” variety of topics, he said during the news matter what the outcome, the bishops’ some were separated from conference, but the problems driving delegation had started out with the a family member they were immigration to the U.S. are complex. simple goal of supporting and being traveling with, said Bishop Bishop Flores said he has spoken a presence for the migrants and the Bambera. And when you see with parents in Central America about communities along the border caught in A volunteer at a Catholic Charities-run respite center in them, “those boys bear clearly the danger of the journey, but recalled a the middle of drama. McAllen, Texas, on July 1 carries an immigrant child who was the burden of that” separation, conversation with mothers in places such “I’m not on a visit to indict,” he said. recently released from U.S. custody. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) he said. as Honduras and Guatemala who have “I’m not on a visit to solve all problems.” told him: “My son will be killed here, It was a sentiment he repeated while they will shoot him and he’s 16. What am closing up the news conference and I supposed to do?” the 48 hours that had clearly had an “These are extremely complex and emotional effect on the bishops who difficult situations,” he said. “This is a participated. The bishops were not hemispheric problem, not just a problem looking for villains during the trip, he on the border here.” said. Cardinal DiNardo said the Church was “Our visit is a pastoral visit. That has willing to be part of any conversation to to be kept in mind,” he said. “We have find humane solutions because even a had a full two days and they’ve been a policy of detaining families together in very beautiful two days, and, in some facilities caused “concern.” parts, painful, but very, very beautiful.” He said the bishops gathered had The bishops also had taken part in floated around ideas for possible a mission, he said, handed on from the solutions. One of them included what’s highest rungs of the Church: to “share known as family case management, the journey” with migrants and refugees, which connects the family with a case referring to a campaign by Pope Francis manager and someone to provide legal and charitable Catholic organizations orientation. such as the U.S. bishops’ Migration and But almost exactly a year ago, the Refugee Services calling on Catholics U.S. Department of Immigration and and others of goodwill to build bridges Customs Enforcement under the Trump of understanding and hospitality with administration ended such a program. migrants and refugees. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, Pa., talks to an immigrant woman, recently released from Proponents had argued that it kept “Pope Francis has invited us all on a U.S. custody, at a Catholic Charities-run respite center in McAllen, Texas, on July 1. A delegation families together and had a great success journey with the migrant and refugee, of U.S. bishops traveled to the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, to learn more about the detention of rate in having adults show up to court and we’re glad we’re part of the trip,” Central American immigrants at the U.S.-Mexican border. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) dates. Cardinal DiNardo said. † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Perspectives The Theology of Technology/Brett Robinson Twenty Something/Christina We must be properly attuned to Christ to bear fruit in our lives Capecchi The bread becomes the body of Christ. looking and not seeing or hearing but not by being properly tuned, our hearts must A scratch-and The wine becomes the blood of Christ. understanding grows. Our senses fail us be tuned to Christ. This means more than To think and believe like a Catholic, one because they are overloaded or they are so calibrating our sight or our hearing. Those sniff stamp for is called upon to make conditioned by the overstimulation that they are our natural senses. Our Lord speaks to some extraordinary lack the ability to be still and receptive. us at a much deeper level. observations. If there is one parable that captures our In the word, God speaks to the interior an ailing business Despite the best plight in the media age, it is the parable senses, particularly the imagination. That is The numbers don’t look good for the efforts of our natural of the sower. Consider the first character where the images of the seed and field are U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Last year, it senses to move beyond in the story, the sower. To sow is to brought into contact with our memories, reported its sixth straight annual operating the physical world, it broadcast. The term broadcasting comes thoughts and longings. Our longing for God loss, in the amount of is our metaphysical from agriculture to refer to someone who is ineffable. It is hard to put into words. But $2.7 billion. During perception that throws seeds, casting broadly. when we hear the simple but beautiful story fiscal year 2017, ultimately helps us to The seeds fall all over the place. It of a seed falling to the ground, dying and the USPS delivered see and taste our Lord in the Eucharist. seems that the broadcaster couldn’t care taking root to bear fruit a hundredfold, we 149 billion pieces Jesus taught us how to do this when less where his seeds fall. Many of the seeds are reminded of Christ, the Word made flesh, of mail, down from he shared the parables, short stories about fall on rocks and others among thorns. Not coming to Earth, dying for us and taking root 154 billion the previous everyday things that pointed to something only that, the farmer fails to pass over the in our souls to bear his love to the world. year—and a major eternal. Weaving together images of field again to drive the seeds deeper into For Catholics, the imagination is not drop from its peak of nature, he revealed something about the the soil where they can take root. But God merely a place for fantasy and escape. 213 billion in 2006. supernatural reality of life in God. When does not coerce us into receiving the word; It is the place where we integrate the The average American is no longer asked why he used parables, he said: it is a free choice. And it is a matter of our things we know of the natural world with using the mail to send greeting cards or “Because ‘they look but do not see, willingness to receive. spiritual truth, but like the media that newsy letters, family photos at Christmas and hear but do not listen or understand.’ Who are we in the story? The ground. surround us, we must be properly attuned. or postcards from vacation. In fact, the Isaiah’s prophecy is fulfilled in them, The primeval material that made our first average American couldn’t tell you the which says: You shall indeed hear but parents, Adam and Eve: the earth. (Brett Robinson is director of cost of a stamp. (It’s 50 cents, up a penny not understand, you shall indeed look but To pursue the media analogy a little communications and Catholic media from the 2017 rate.) never see” (Mt 13:13-14). further, we are called to improve our studies at the University of Notre Dame So we are all to blame—Mark In an “overmediated” society, the risk of reception. Just as a radio receives a signal McGrath Institute for Church Life.) † Zuckerberg, perhaps disproportionately— for the struggles of the postal service. Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes And yet, reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. It averted a Moral imperatives of religion the basis for a society that works 2009 proposal to cut back to five days of The decline of respect for religion policeman or parent or whoever is not responsibility, which doesn’t seem to be delivery a week and defied reports that it is resulting in an impact on our society doing the job they’ve been privileged evident in many cases. This can range from was going out of business. that no one could have predicted to do. They should be, and often are, trivial events to real problems. In 2015, it appointed its first female would be so great. It’s the action that removed from their positions of authority Think about how we behave in public. postmaster general. In 2017, it launched causes unintended because of it, as in kids being removed It used to be taught and practiced that we Informed Delivery, a free service that consequences. from an abusive home. should consider others in public places. That provides a digital preview of the mail that For one thing, Religious ideas of chastity have meant we would speak quietly in restaurants will be landing in your mailbox later that our attitude toward certainly become passé. Now, sex with or other venues out of respect for our day. And last month, it issued a set of legitimate authority anyone before marriage (formerly known neighbors. Now it’s hard to find a restaurant scratch-and-sniff stamps. has changed. Parents, as promiscuity) is a given. Of course, or even a movie house where we’re able The postal service offers a remarkable teachers, almost the result is often fatherless children to hear what we’re there to listen to. It value proposition. For just 50 cents, mail anyone in authority raised by frantic mothers or grandparents. becomes a contest to see who can dominate carriers will deliver your handcrafted is often challenged And marriage is not exactly a solution, the room by talking the loudest. message anywhere in the United States! disrespectfully. This is since many seem to marry without much Freedom is not license. We are privileged The distance from Anchorage to Miami bad enough in children, but unacceptable thought. Leading to easy divorce and, to live in a free country, but freedom carries spans nearly 5,000 miles, breaking down in adults. And when the adults are role again, fatherless children. It’s always the the responsibility to exercise it carefully. to a hundredth of a penny per mile. models for children, is it any wonder children who suffer. The disrespect for religious values extends Compare that with the Pony Express that kids don’t seem to know the rules of Many people confuse chastity with from the family to the government, and we pricing in 1860—$10 an ounce—and, sensible living? celibacy, which only means that you don’t should be watchful that it does not erode our adjusting for inflation, you see a business Legitimate authority is based on the marry. Priests are required to be celibate. rightful liberty. that has drastically improved its service at idea that a functional society must follow But chastity is for everyone, including The moral imperatives of religion are ever lower prices. some kind of rules. Rules made not just married folks who are required to have the basis for a society that works. People Amid continued murmurs of doom for their own sakes, but to implement sex only with their marriage partner. are safer, more fulfilled and generally more and gloom, of a failing business model workable relationships such as families Furthermore, marriage must be open to content when they follow such rules, whether in a rewired communications landscape, or school classes or work places. And this the generation of new life, which means they recognize them as religious or not. We I find it refreshing to consider the requires that someone be in charge and between a man and a woman. hope that parents will guide their kids along USPS’s history, beginning in 1775 when others follow. The concept of personal freedom has the paths which lead to a good life. God has Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first For some reason, authorities have often certainly changed. Now, the mantra is provided the plan; let’s follow it. postmaster general. become The Enemy. They are regarded “as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody else” In 1845, it hired the first woman to as bullies or people misusing their power anything is possible. The problem is, what (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul carry mail, ferrying it from the train depot to lord it over others. And sometimes, hurts others may be more than we think. the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a to the post office in Charlestown, Md. By unfortunately, this may be true if the With personal choice should come personal regular columnist for The Criterion.) † 1860, a woman worked a contract route, a “tall, muscular woman” the Boston Daily Our Works of Charity/David Bethuram Globe dubbed “Brave Polly Martin.” In the winter, Martin said in an interview, Families are the greatest resource for helping frail older adults she often had to dig her horse out of snow Seniors have many choices when deciding Some people need more support because receive care during the day, and stay out of drifts, and once she was accosted by where to socialize, go on recreational outings, of medical conditions. Those who are too institutions for as long as possible. robbers. and participate in exercise programs, but frail, have physical or mental disabilities, According to the federal Administration on The postal service pioneered airmail families continue to be suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia or other Aging, the cost of long-term care provided by delivery, building an entire aviation the greatest resource for memory loss, or other medical issues need adult day centers is the least expensive option infrastructure years before passenger helping frail older adults professional assistance and specialized currently available. When compared with airline service became profitable. Eddie live a high quality of life activity options to fit their needs. home care for an equal number of hours, adult Gardner, one of its first pilots, was at home. Adult day centers offer the same sort day care usually costs at least 50 percent less. nicknamed “Turkey Bird” because his Family members of activities as senior centers, but are Catholic Charities’ Adult Day Services wobbly takeoffs resembled a turkey trying who work, attend school adapted to fit the needs of the participant. is called A Caring Place. It’s located in to fly. In 1918, he tested a proposed route or need some respite They are more structured and done under Indianapolis and offers recreation and from New York to Chicago that took may need help with supervision. They also accommodate socialization, a health assessment and effect the following year. supporting a loved one. special diets, and they assist with monitoring, and medication administration To appreciate the postal service’s Most communities have senior centers, medications, eating, walking/mobility, by a registered nurse. A balanced lunch history is to recognize how much it has adult day centers, supportive and social day toileting, bathing and health monitoring and snack are available daily as well as weathered and how far it has come—and, programs, and other services to help people (e.g., blood pressure, food or liquid intake). limited transportation services. Our fall as a byproduct, to believe in its future. stay active in their communities. Another benefit of an adult day center prevention program is managed by our So too is it with the Catholic Church. With all of the choices available, it is providing respite to caregivers. The licensed physical therapist. We also offer Reports that we are losing members can be confusing to know which option average participant of an adult day center referral and assistance in obtaining other faster than any other denomination in is best for you or your loved one. On the lives with a spouse, adult children or other needed services for your loved ones to the U.S. are troubling. But the oldest surface it seems they all offer social and family member or friends. When a caregiver enable them to remain safe in their home Christian faith offers a service like no recreational activities, meals and special is certain their loved one is receiving and their community. other: food for the soul. clubs. What’s the difference between a professional care and having fun in the If you’d like to know about the services To reimagine our future, we must senior center and adult day center? community, they feel secure going to work or that are provided in your community for remember our past—beginning with an The short answer in two words: medical getting a much-needed break. either you or loved one, Catholic Charities is education for young Catholics, whose need. Those who attend adult day centers aren’t here to help. Call 800-382-9836, ext. 1500, appreciation for history may surprise Senior centers offer many activities independent enough to use senior centers, or 317-236-1500. you. and services for people who are age 50 or but do not require the 24-hour supervision Where we are headed depends on older and are independent. Those who are offered by nursing homes and assisted (David Bethuram is executive director of where we have been. able‑bodied and capable of making their own living facilities. One of the main goals of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Catholic decisions do not need supervision, direction an adult day center is to bridge this gap and Charities. E-mail him at dbethuram@ (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from a leader or medication monitoring. help adults stay active in their community, archindy.org.) † from Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) † The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Page 13

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, July 16 Friday, July 20 Sunday, July 15, 2018 Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Apollonaris, bishop and Isaiah 1:10-17 martyr • Amos 7:12-15 Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 • Ephesians 1:3-14 Matthew 10:34-11:1 (Response) Isaiah 38:10-12, 16 • Mark 6:7-13 Matthew 12:1-8 Tuesday, July 17 The Book of Amos is the source of goddess of the moon, was an architectural Isaiah 7:1-9 Saturday, July 21 the first reading for Mass this weekend. marvel of the ancient world. Psalm 48:2-8 St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest Amos is one of the relatively few Pilgrims came from everywhere in prophets of whom the empire to venerate the goddess. Matthew 11:20-24 and doctor of the Church something is known. Accommodating these pilgrims was itself Micah 2:1-5 Many prophets give a big business in Ephesus. Paul in his Wednesday, July 18 Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14 some details about letter sought to reinforce the commitment St. Camillus de Lellis, priest Matthew 12:14-21 themselves, but not of the followers of Christ in the city. This Isaiah 10:5-7, 13b-16 many give more than reading served this purpose by reminding a few details. the Christian Ephesians that Jesus died Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15 Sunday, July 22 By contrast, it is for them, and that they are one in faith Matthew 11:25-27 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary known that Amos with the Lord. Time was from Tekoa, a St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the last Thursday, July 19 Jeremiah 23:1-6 small village about reading. Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 Psalm 23:1-6 10 miles south of Jerusalem in Judea. He In this reading, Jesus summons the Psalm 102:13-21 Ephesians 2:13-18 herded sheep and tended fig trees. He Twelve, the Apostles whom the Lord was obviously intelligent and knew the called by name. He sends them out into Matthew 11:28-30 Mark 6:30-34 traditions of his ancestors. the highways and byways, telling them He wrote during the reign of not to burden themselves with supplies or King Uzziah of Judah, between the years provisions. God will supply. Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle of 783 and 742 B.C. It was a time of They obediently went out into the prosperity and national security. countryside, preaching what Jesus Even so, as often has been the case had taught them. They possessed the ‘Mass’ is rooted in Latin word reflective in history, the poor still were in want. Lord’s power, driving devils away. The gap between the rich and the less They anointed the sick and cured them, of Church’s mission in the world fortunate was quite evident. using that ancient gesture of healing and In all of my 78 years (and with 16 “mission.” It’s use in the Eucharist Amos saw himself as an authentic strengthening mentioned elsewhere in the Qyears of Catholic education), I have indicates the Christian’s responsibility prophet. The others who called Bible. never heard where the word “Mass” comes to carry the fruits of the Eucharist out themselves prophets in his time, from to describe the into the world in one’s daily activities. he thought, were hired by the king Reflection Eucharist. It seems It highlighted the fact that the dismissal ultimately to strengthen the king’s The reading from the Epistle to the like an odd word. at the end of Mass was not so much a rule over the people. Under such Ephesians is key to understanding this (Maryland) conclusion as a starting point. arrangements, these other prophets could weekend’s Liturgy of the Word. It was In the current English translation of the not be trusted to preach the undefiled originally written for a group of believers The word “Mass” liturgy, there are four acceptable options word of God. surrounded on all sides by paganism, Acomes from the for this dismissal rite. The one that I This weekend’s reading reports a clash hostility and sin. Latin word “missa.” prefer personally—because I think it best between Amos and a priest in the temple Paul reassured them, and this weekend When Mass used to be indicates this continuing mission—is, in Jerusalem. Amos reasserts his role, through the readings, he reassures celebrated commonly “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your insisting that he was called by God to be us. We have been redeemed. Our in Latin, the people life.” a prophet. knowledge of Christ is neither accidental were dismissed with the words, “Ite missa St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians nor coincidental. God has chosen us est” which could be translated literally as, (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth provides the second reading. In the individually. Christ is with us. “Go, it has been sent.” Doyle at [email protected] and first century, Ephesus was a major Still, we need nourishment and “Missa” is a form of the Latin word 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York commercial center in the Roman guidance as we continue to live on Earth. that is the root of the English word 12203.) † Empire, being an important port on the God did not abandon the chosen people Mediterranean Sea. (Shifts in the soil in ancient times. He sent prophets to and collections of sediment along the them. coast have left the ruins of Ephesus, in This divine concern endures. God sent present-day Turkey, a distance from the messengers, in the persons of the Twelve, seashore.) and the messengers now are the bishops Kateri Tekakwitha Ephesus also was a center for the vices of the Church who bring us the words of and fast business usually associated with the Gospels even now. 1656-1680 major ports. God heals us in Christ through the Feast — July 14 In addition, it was one of the most Apostles and their successors. Healed and popular religious shrines in the empire. renewed, we move forward to eternal life. Its great temple, dedicated to Diana, the We will never die. † At her canonization in 2012, Pope Benedict XVI prayed, “St. Kateri, protectress of Canada and the first Native American saint, we entrust to you the renewal of the faith in the First Nations and in all of North America!” The daughter of a Mohawk My Journey to God chief and Algonquin woman, Kateri was orphaned in a smallpox epidemic that left her partly blind and disfigured. She was baptized by a French missionary visiting her village in New York state. But her faith and refusal to marry caused trouble, and she fled to an Indian community near Montreal, where she was revered by French Sunday and Indians alike for her mystical gifts and kindness. The “Lily of the Mohawk” is the patron of Native Americans, refugees and the disabled. By Sandy Bierly

Sunday, this day of rest, A gift from God, To heal our souls, Refresh our bodies, To prepare us for what lies ahead. Our Lady of Mount Let us greet this day, Carmel In a holy way, Going to meet the Lord, At Holy Mass, 12th Century Giving thanks for another Sunday. Feast — July 16

Mount Carmel, which juts out into the Mediterranean near Haifa, Israel, has been (Sandy Bierly is a member of considered a sacred place since the prophet Elijah built an altar there in his contest Our Lady of Perpetual Help with the prophets of Baal. The Carmel headland is traditionally associated with Parish in New Albany. Photo: the beginnings of the Carmelite order around 1195, when a group of lay hermits Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, formed a community there. Mary had been honored there as early as the fifth who had just been installed as century, and by the 12th century Mount Carmel had become a site of Marian the shepherd of the Archdiocese devotion. The Carmelites chose Mary as their protectress and dedicated their of Indianapolis two days before, oratory on Mount Carmel to her. Our Ladfy of Mount Carmel is the patron of celebrates Mass at Our Lady of Bolivia and Chile. This Marian feast became an optional memorial in the Revised Perpetual Help Church in Roman Calendar of 1969. New Albany on July 30, 2017.) (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) Page 14 The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Biking for Rest in peace the homeless Cyclists with Team Samaritan House taking Please submit in writing part in the Ride the Rockies on June 9-15 to our office by 10 a.m. pose at Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Thursday before the week of publication; be sure to state Springs, Colo. By participating in the date of death. Obituaries of high-altitude ride in the Colorado Rockies archdiocesan priests serving of more than 400 miles, the team raised our archdiocese are listed money for programs and services provided elsewhere in The Criterion. by Denver Catholic Charities for homeless Order priests and religious people. (CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Charities of sisters and brothers are Denver and Team Samaritan House) included here, unless they are natives of the archdiocese or have other connec­tions to it; those are separate obituaries on this page.

BLANKEN, Thelma R., 84, St. Louis, Batesville, June 27. Mother of Beth Chilson and Roger Blanken. Sister of Ruth Moorman. Grandmother of five. BRIDGE, Marianna Dryden, 75, St. Luke the Evangelist, Indianapolis, June 26. Mother of Claire Belby, Patricia Willett and Christopher Heister. Grandmother of eight. of Mary Coffey and Dennis FISCHER, Joseph L., 84, MCGINNIS, Robb J., 51, and Tim Oakley. Brother of June 24. Mother of Lana, Great-grandmother of two. and Michael Colombo. St. Gabriel, Connersville, St. Luke the Evangelist, Patricia Bischoff. Grandfather Mary Pat and Michael Tucker. CALDWELL, Martha J., 85, Grandmother of five. June 30. Father of Cheryl, Indianapolis, June 27. of 17. Great-grandfather of 16. Grandmother of seven. St Christopher, Indianapolis, Father of Annie, Emily Patricia and David Fischer. PREDAN, Anthony P., 61, April 25. Mother of Cynthia CUBEL, Raymond E., 78, and Ben McGinnis. Son of Great-grandmother of several. St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Grandfather of seven. St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Kramer and Randall Daniel McGinnis and Jo WHITESIDES, Alice M., June 19. Father of Tammy KLEEMAN, Helen C., 96, June 30. Husband of Julie Caldwell. Sister of Helen Ann Stevenson. Brother of 85, St. Simon the Apostle, Fasnacht, Alma Treece and Cubel-Sullivan, Heather, St. Paul, Tell City, June 28. Brad, Dan, Dave and Joe Predan. Father of Justine, Albert Kunkel. Grandmother Michael and Patrick Cubel. Mother of Trudy Powell, Judy McGinnis. Natalie and Nicholas Predan. Indianapolis, June 16. Mother Brother of Gina Saylor. of Joseph Whitesides. Sister of of nine. Brother of Rita Armstrong Sumner, Joe, Kenny and Paul OAKLEY, James, 87, Grandfather of two. COLOMBO, Joyce M. and Marilyn Johansen. Kleeman. Sister of Mildred St. Jude, Indianapolis, William Webb. Grandmother (Dunn), 84, Holy Spirit, Grandfather of eight. Thiery. Grandmother of 14. June 19. Father of Geri Fey, TUCKER, Patricia, 75, of three. Great-grandmother Indianapolis, June 17. Mother Great-grandfather of 14. Great-grandmother of 20. Susie, Don, Jim, Mark, Mike St. Mary, New Albany, of 10. † Humble companions: Catholic-Anglican document sees healing in difference VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A new United Kingdom and Catholic member of ecclesiological and ethical factors making and expand ways the voice of “the document driven by a fresh approach ARCIC, told Catholic News Service (CNS). that journey more difficult and arduous.” people of God” gets heard at the top, for taken by the official Anglican-Roman The commission members representing The two leaders authorized the new example, with presynod questionnaires Catholic dialogue commission reflects a the Catholic Church and the Anglican phase of the dialogue at their meeting at and encounters. He is also shifting more major development in ecumenism where Communion focus on their “respective the Vatican in November 2009, just one weight from the Roman Curia to episcopal difference is not cause for suspicion or felt difficulties within their own ecclesial month after Pope Benedict announced his conferences by returning oversight of reproach, but is used as an enriching cultures, processes, structures and decision to create personal ordinariates liturgical translations to them and citing opportunity for mutual listening, learning associated ecclesiologies, and ask how for allowing former Anglicans to enter their documents in his teachings. and conversion. these difficulties might be helped by a full communion with the Catholic Church Current issues—not detailed in the This notable change is seen in the first process of receptive learning from relative while preserving elements of their document but in the forefront of debate agreed-upon statement from the third, strengths in the theology and practice of distinctive Anglican heritage, including in the Catholic Church—that depend on newest phase of the Anglican-Roman the other communion,” he said on July 2. a certain amount of governing by the right use of authority and legitimate Catholic International Commission, known This “receptive learning” lies at the consensus. diversity include policies on Communion as ARCIC III. The statement, “Walking heart of what has been called “receptive Rather than put the brakes on dialogue, for Protestant spouses of Catholics Together on the Way: Learning to Be the ecumenism,” that is, a method in which it gave both sides a chance to get a and guidelines for the interpretation of Church—Local, Regional, Universal,” was the Churches stop asking what the other different look at the heart of lingering “Amoris Laetitia,” Pope Francis’ apostolic released to the public on July 2 after seven needs to learn from them and begin questions about authority and how exhortation on the family. years of joint meetings and consultations. asking what they need to learn from the decisions on moral issues are made. The In a Catholic commentary published In their introduction, the Catholic other. It is more about self-examination, two leaders asked ARCIC, which held on the website of the Pontifical Council co-chairman, Archbishop Bernard inner conversion and discerning what the the first of the new round of meetings for Promoting Christian Unity along with Longley of Birmingham, England, and Lord is calling for rather than convincing in 2011, to focus on the Church as the document, Father Ormond Rush, the Anglican co-chairman, Anglican or judging one’s partner in dialogue. communion, local, regional and universal, an Australian theologian, highlighted Archbishop David Moxon, the archbishop This method has its roots in how and how, in communion, the local, a number of ways the document could of Canterbury’s representative in Rome, St. John Paul II saw dialogue as not regional and universal Church come to contribute to “Catholic self-understanding wrote that the document sought to develop simply an exchange of ideas or a removal discern “right ethical teaching.” and practice.” the issues of authority and ecclesial of obstacles, but an “exchange of gifts.” At 34,000 words, the resulting “There are many parallels between communion “in a new way.” “This implies more than ceasing to document represents a detailed the receptive learning possibilities for Understanding how the Catholic Church judge the other tradition as mistaken exploration of what structures, channels the Roman Catholic Church proposed and the Anglican Communion structure or problematic but discerning what is or practices exist that seek to give all by” the latest ARCIC document, “and authority and exercise authority in graced” and can be “gratefully received,” the baptized—lay, religious, clergy, Pope Francis’ vision for renewal and communion on the local, regional and the document said in its introduction. bishops—a voice or a role in how reform according to the Second Vatican global levels are key for understanding The document marks the start of a decisions are made. Council. In other words, the Anglican how each body discerns its teaching and new phase that emerged after the official While the commission has left the tradition has much to offer in making the practices on critical issues in ethics and Anglican-Roman Catholic dialogue question of “the discernment of right Council a reality.” moral theology. experienced a six-year hiatus. ethical teaching” for its next document, A number of elements in the Anglican It is also key for understanding Since ARCIC II finished its work in “this exploration of the nature of tradition—with its added emphasis on and addressing questions, debates or 2005, the Anglican Communion began communion has become vital in the light the mission of the laity, the power of the divisions experienced internally within experiencing strong internal tensions of current debates within the Churches,” regional and the benefits of debate as the Churches. Which means the document over the ordination of women as priests the document said. something to be welcomed, not feared— also seeks to inform, enrich and help not and bishops, the blessing of gay unions Communion is essentially about “can assist the Roman Catholic Church just the Catholic Church and the Anglican and the ordination of openly gay clergy. having the right balance among the to be more faithful to the vision of the Communion on an ecumenical level, but Differing positions on those moral issues different members of the body of Christ. Second Vatican Council,” he wrote. also in dealing with their own internal also created a sense that Anglicans and That would mean no excessive demand Murray told CNS, “In the longer term, debates and tensions. Roman Catholics were growing farther for autonomy by the local members— this is the way that will take us to full This first agreed statement from ARCIC apart rather than approaching unity. such as parishes and dioceses—and no communion, because what will happen III “represents a significant methodological As such, now-retired Pope Benedict XVI excessive demand for centralization by the is that the differences between Anglicans and substantive step-forward for Anglican– and Archbishop Rowan Williams, the “trans‑local”—such as national bishops’ and Catholics will ultimately cease to Roman Catholic formal ecumenism,” now-former archbishop of Canterbury, conferences, regional federations, the be communion-dividing differences, but and it is also “in service of ecclesial England, and head of the Church of Roman Curia or the papacy. [rather] will be an ecumenically-enriching reform within both Anglican tradition and England, had identified two critical areas In his five years as pope, Pope Francis and communion-building differences. It is Catholic tradition,” Paul Murray, professor for ecumenical exploration in their 2006 has already shown several major ways a growth to full communion by living in of theology at Durham University in the common declaration: “the emerging he is seeking to eradicate “clericalism,” and through diversity.” † The Criterion Friday, July 13, 2018 Page 15 Shelbyville parish celebrates 150 years as a family of faith By Sean Gallagher and served at St. Joseph from 1953-71, as “more like a brother than a father in a Over the course of its 150 years, way.” St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville has been Eckstein is pleased with the leadership a large family of faith, says its current that Father Keucher has given in serving administrator, Father Michael Keucher. at St. Joseph during the past year, That family has changed much since describing him as “the Energizer bunny.” the Batesville Deanery faith community “He goes all the time,” she said. “He’s was established in 1868. It began with gotten so many things started, many a group of Catholics from a mixture of which are new, but some are things of cultural backgrounds. For example, we’ve had in past years but have gone in preparation for the dedication of its astray for one reason or another and he’s present church in 1908, parishioners reinstituted. prayed the rosary, alternating between “He’s got probably the liveliest youth German and English. group we’ve had for a long time.” Today, Mass is celebrated regularly The youth group and other initiatives in both English and Spanish with have come about in collaboration with St. Joseph’s Hispanic members playing St. Vincent. The relationship between a growing role in the life of the faith St. Joseph and St. Vincent, which was community. very close 150 years ago when St. Joseph “The place has lots of families that was established, has been renewed in have been in the parish for generations,” recent years through the archdiocese’s Altar servers kneel in prayer while Archbishop Charles C. Thompson prays the eucharistic prayer Father Keucher said. “It’s a wonderful Connected in the Spirit planning process. during a June 3 Mass at St. Joseph Church in Shelbyville to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the family feel at St. Joseph. Everybody St. Vincent and St. Joseph are Batesville Deanery faith community’s founding. (Submitted photo by Amy Johnson) is family at St. Joe, whether it’s blood now linked and share a priest, with family or family in Christ.” Father Keucher serving as St. Vincent’s St. Joseph as a family came to life sacramental minister. from St. Vincent de Paul Parish, founded “I really feel like St. Vincent and a few miles southeast of Shelbyville in St. Joseph have come together and 1837. By 1868, the Catholic population of become one big, happy, Catholic family, the area had outgrown the parish and the just as they were at the very beginning,” school it operated at the time. Father Keucher said. “We have lots of St. Joseph was started in nearby programs that are for both parishes— Shelbyville, although the non-Catholic the youth group, faith formation leadership of the town was suspicious opportunities, Rite of Christian Initiation about the growing presence of of Adults.” Catholics there. Bryan Fischer, 43, comes from a Pastors of St. Vincent ministered at Catholic farming family that has worked St. Joseph until Father Adelrich Kaelin the land in Shelby County for generations. became its first resident pastor in 1886. He’s been a lay leader at St. Joseph, The parish’s serving on its school school was founded commission, parish in 1876. Franciscan council and finance sisters from ‘The place has lots of committee. Oldenburg served families that have been in “The two parishes it for more than the parish for generations. are functioning 100 years. It’s a wonderful family feel well together,” Colored lights are part of a spinning amusement ride during the St. Joseph Parish Festival on By 1903, the fears at St. Joseph. Everybody is Fischer said. “Mass May 10-12. The Batesville Deanery faith community is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its of townspeople about attendance has founding this year. (Submitted photo by Jack Boyce) the growing Catholic family at St. Joe, whether strengthened. I’m population in it’s blood family or family in excited for the church every weekend, explaining what St. Joseph on June 3. Other anniversary Shelbyville seemed Christ.’ future. We’ve done it means to be Catholic and how we’re events have included an organ recital to have dissipated. quite a few capital supposed to serve others and God. The and choir concert, a mission trip to Representatives —Father Michael improvements. school helps us do that, and St. Joe helps Houston to help people affected by of several civic Keucher, There can be some us do that.” last year’s Hurricane Harvey, the organizations administrator tremendous growth Father Keucher hopes to encourage installation and blessing of an Our Lady joined members of of St. Joseph opportunities and growth in service among St. Joseph of Guadalupe shrine, and the starting Catholic fraternal Parish in changes over the parishioners. To foster that, he’s of a local chapter of the Society of groups in a parade to Shelbyville next 10 years.” challenged them through the course St. Vincent de Paul. celebrate the laying Another important of the parish’s anniversary year to The year of anniversary celebrations of the cornerstone way that he hopes give 150,000 hours in service to the will end in November with a parish of the current parish St. Joseph will grow parish and the broader Shelbyville mission. church. is through young parents in the parish— community. Seeing such activity at St. Joseph has At 89, Loretta Eckstein has including him and his wife—raising their He’s called it the “1st Peter Project” Eckstein excited for the future of the experienced St. Joseph as family for children in the faith and providing them after 1 Peter 4:10, “Like good stewards parish that she has experienced as family more than half the parish’s history. That with a Catholic education at St. Joseph of the manifold grace of God, serve one for so many years. connection has helped her immensely School. another with whatever gift each of you “I have hopes for the parish,” she said. since her last sibling died. “As we raise our children, we want has received.” “We’re in good shape after 150 years. I “If I didn’t have St. Joe, I would them to be Catholic,” Fischer said. “It’s Archbishop Charles C. 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Serra Club Vocations Essay From the Priests on podcast bring student out of his ‘worst spiritual slump’ Bishop Simon Bruté ARCHIVES By Joseph Lahmann kept my work days feeling short and full. Special to The Criterion But as I sifted through hour after A little over a year ago, I was hour of podcasts, it became less for the experiencing the worst spiritual slump jokes and more for their true fraternity of my life. I was just going through and passion for their faith. Suddenly, the motions of my faith. At Mass, I I began understand what the Catholic was never really faith really is. present. I mumbled It isn’t just a bunch of hoops to jump through hymns and through which are more trouble than they daydreamed during are worth. No, what I began to see and the readings. feel was a beautiful joy which arises from Outside of Mass, embracing God and others. I saw a faith my faith life consisted alive and vibrant in these priests, and solely of a few more importantly, one that wasn’t aloof or scattered prayers as I distant. drifted off to sleep. I A whole new world was opening Joseph Lahmann just didn’t really view up for me. As it did, I found myself it as important. further and further from the slump Luckily, my life took a different which had affected me. As I learned direction when I started dating a girl to love my faith, I also learned how to whose priorities were much better live it. placed than mine. I was inspired to Today, I still listen often to their change, but if that inspiration would’ve podcasts and care just as deeply about stayed there, it wouldn’t have done very my faith. Their unwitting guidance has St. Charles Borromeo Bell Choir much good. followed me and will continue to follow In this photo, the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade bell choir of St. Charles Borromeo I needed some substance to back up me for many years to come. Parish in Bloomington poses for a group photo in May 1981. Standing behind that inspiration. And then one day at I have so much further to go on my them are Providence Sister Mary Moller (back row left), who served as principal work, I came across a podcast, called own faith journey, but I’m not alone. of the parish’s school, and Providence Sister Regina Marie McIntyre (back row “Catholic Stuff You Should Know” run Despite the unconventional medium, right), who was the parish music director. According to The Criterion article by some priests (Father Nathan Goebel, I know the wisdom I glean from accompanying the original photo, between 85 and 90 children were involved in Father John Nepil, Father Michael Father Nathan, Father John, Father Mike hand bell choirs at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in 1981. O’Louglin and Father Mike Rapp). and Father Michael will continue to guide I started listening. I didn’t stop. The my path toward God. (Would you like to comment on or share information about this photo? Contact priests on that podcast gave me just what archdiocesan archivest Julie Motyka at 800-382-9836, ext. 1538; 317-236-1538; I needed to come out of my spiritual (Joseph and his mother, Margaret or by e-mail at [email protected].) slump. Lahmann, are members of St. Elizabeth As I walked my normal, everyday life, Ann Seton Parish in Richmond. He these priests walked with me, even while completed the 11th grade at Seton ‘Putting Mary everywhere’ is a goal of being thousands of miles away. Catholic High School in Richmond last As I began listening, I was first spring and is the 11th-grade division drawn in by what I thought was their winner in the Indianapolis Serra Club’s parish’s Marian Mission, procession humor. The verbal sparring matches 2018 John D. Kelley Vocations Essay PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—A grand Afterward, the procession, including between Father Nathan and Father John Contest.) † street procession dedicated to Mary a large crucifix, an image of Our Lady through North Philadelphia’s busy of Guadalupe and flags of the United neighborhoods on a recent Sunday was States of America and the Holy See, a highlight of St. Veronica Parish’s was led by Father Joseph and joined by dayslong Marian Mission. many congregants praying the rosary “Putting Mary everywhere” is a major aloud. goal of St. Veronica parishioners, said It prayerfully took a meandering route Incarnate Word Father Joseph LoJacono, along the streets, joining up with others the parish’s pastor. from St. Veronica before ending at that The particular title of Mary honored church about a mile away, where another during the June 21-25 mission and Mass was celebrated. Along the way, June 24 rosary procession was Our Lady residents stopped what they were doing of Guadalupe, a devotion that is especially and turned off their own music out of celebrated in Mexico but has since spread respect for Jesus and Mary. through the United States and to other Because that area of North parts of Latin America, Father Joseph Philadelphia has only been heavily explained. Hispanic for the past few decades, most of “We try to follow the Lord and be those in attendance were originally from witness to the Lord by putting Jesus and other countries or areas, but now have Mary everywhere,” he told CatholicPhilly. found a new home. com, the news website of the Archdiocese “This parish is the best thing that ever of Philadelphia. happened to the neighborhood,” declared Celebrate Your Life & Faith The procession followed a David Neris, who worships at St. Hugh. Spanish‑language Mass at St. Hugh “I’ve been here for 20 years. It is a shame What is your legacy? How will you be remembered? of Cluny Church, which is a chapel of our school [St. Hugh] closed and the kids St. Veronica. have to go farther.” That’s up to you. At Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, Helen Bena, who worships at St. Veronica, said she does so “because I every day we help families make their wishes known believe in the Word.” through funeral pre-planning. We have proudly served Bena only has been in the U.S. for a few months, but speaks English as all parishes of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis since 1971. if she was born here. “I learned it as a child watching cartoons on television,” Contact us today to learn the importance of selecting a she said. Catholic funeral home and to schedule your free pre- “St. Veronica is the best,” declared Carmen Alfaro, a resident of the planning appointment at O’Riley. neighborhood for 45 years. “Everybody loves St. Veronica and never wants to leave. 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