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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A long- than eight years of internal discussion and Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., president of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. awaited Vatican document said the Church debate. the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Buechlein said the instruction “sets clear cannot allow priestly ordination of men The document did not define what it said in a statement on Nov. 29 that the expectations for and reduces ambiguity who are active homosexuals, who have meant by “deep-seated” homosexual ten- instruction showed a “Christian realism” about who may be admitted to holy “deep-seated” homosexual tendencies or dencies, but contrasted them with the “tran- about what is expected in candidates for orders.” who support the “gay culture.” sitory” problems of adolescence. the priesthood when it comes to their “I was pleased to see that the document Such people have serious problems Such transitory tendencies must be “affective maturity.” allows for some discretion to be exercised relating properly to men and women and clearly overcome at least three years before Bishop Skylstad urged bishops and by those close to the situation who would present a risk of “negative consequences” ordination as a deacon, it said. It did not major superiors to have a “prayerful and best know the individuals seeking ordina- that should not be underestimated, the doc- explain what was meant by “overcome” or honest” discussion of the new norms with tion. In the United States, this instruction ument said. how that could be determined. their priests and seminarians. He also made will serve as a useful supplement to the The Vatican published the nine-page The document was leaked to the Italian a point underlined by several other bishops: recently revised Program of Priestly instruction from the Congregation for press earlier in November. that many homosexually inclined men are, Formation, which was approved by the Catholic Education on Nov. 29 after more In the United States, Bishop William S. in fact, good priests. See DOCUMENT, page 2 Indiana Supreme Court upholds Photo by Sean Gallagher Photo by waiting period for abortion

By Mary Ann Wyand

Pro-life supporters are celebrating the Indiana Supreme Court’s Nov. 23 ruling upholding the legality of informed consent and an 18-hour waiting period for women seeking an abortion in the Hoosier state. The state court’s 4-1 decision over- turned a decade-long challenge to a 1995 Indiana law that requires women to receive in-person counseling about the medical risks of abortion and alternative choices available to them then wait 18 hours before undergoing the surgical procedure that terminates pregnancy. The informed consent law introduced by State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indi- anapolis) was passed by the Indiana Legislature 10 years ago then was vetoed by former Democratic Gov. Evan Bayh. Legislators overrode the governor’s veto, but implementation of the law was delayed Kristine Cohn, U.S. Department of Education regional representative, speaks to the students, faculty, staff and parents of Immaculate Heart of Mary by a series of appeals from abortion School in Indianapolis during a Nov. 28 ceremony in which she presented the school’s 2005 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School of Excellence providers on the state and national levels. award. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is one of five archdiocesan schools to receive the national award this year. The Clinic for Women in Indianapolis and other abortion providers have opposed the law since its passage on the U.S. Department of Education representative praises grounds that the waiting period violates women’s right to privacy and creates a archdiocese’s Blue Ribbon schools for their excellence hardship by requiring two trips to an abortion clinic. By Brandon A. Evans accompanied by Annette “Mickey” St. Michael School in Greenfield Pro-life supporters argued that women Lentz, executive director of Catholic edu- “how proud we are of you.” have the right to be told what happens to Kristine Cohn, U.S. Department of cation and faith formation for the arch- Cohn spoke to the students about See ABORTION, page 16 Education regional representative, vis- diocese. the importance of an education—citing ited some of the archdiocese’s five 2005 The schools held assemblies, offered Benjamin Franklin to tell them that No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon prayers, played music and accepted an whatever a person learns is their trea- Schools of Excellence this week to con- official recognition plaque from Cohn. sure to keep forever; a good education gratulate the teachers and students on The high-energy events are a highlight is something that can never be taken their commitment to learning. of the year for Lentz. away once received. The Blue Ribbon schools are Whenever there are challenges for “An investment in knowledge Holy Family School in New Albany, those who work in education administra- always pays off,” Cohn said. “Here at St. Michael School in Greenfield, and tion, she said, the best thing they can do St. Michael School, you have invested Immaculate Heart of Mary School, is spend a little bit of time at a school well. St. Simon the Apostle School and assembly. “You are one of only 11 schools in St. Thomas Aquinas School, all in “Then you realize what you do and the state” to be honored as a Blue Indianapolis. why you do it,” Lentz said. Ribbon School of Excellence, she said, Cohn is visiting some of the public The special events also let the students which means that all those involved and private schools in her region— celebrate their school’s achievement. with the school have “taken a leader- which is made up of Indiana, Illinois, Lentz said that even the young chil- ship role to do what is right.” Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and dren who don’t understand what a Blue Cohn said there are four things that Minnesota—that received the national Ribbon award is know that an assembly make up a good school: a committed award. The schools were officially with music and special guests isn’t orga- community, excellent teachers, notified in late September that they nized for just any reason. involved parents and great students. had been named Blue Ribbon Schools “[The students] see themselves as part St. Michael School, she said, just of Excellence. of a larger picture, a larger community,” like the other Blue Ribbon schools, is She visited the Indianapolis-area Lentz said. now a role model—and other schools Catholic schools on Nov. 28, and was She told the students gathered at See SCHOOLS, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005

acts are closed to the transmission of life, it said. DOCUMENT they are contrary to natural law.” “Nevertheless, such tendencies must be continued from page 1 The Vatican document was signed by clearly overcome at least three years before

Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski, prefect of ordination to the diaconate,” it said. CNS photo from Reuters U.S. bishops last June,” the archbishop the education congregation, which prepared Ordination as a deacon precedes priestly said. the instruction for use by bishops, religious ordination by at least six months. Archbishop Buechlein said the expecta- superiors and seminary rectors around the In an interview with Vatican Radio on tions presented in the instruction have been world. Nov. 29, Cardinal Grocholewski said “tran- in effect in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis The instruction, dated Nov. 4, was sitory” homosexual problems might include for at least 13 years. approved on Aug. 31 by Pope Benedict episodes of youthful curiosity, accidental “My interpretation of what the instruc- XVI, but not in forma specifica. That means acts related to a state of drunkenness, tion terms a man with ‘deep-seated homo- the document carries the authority of the behavior by someone in prison for many sexual tendencies’ would be someone education congregation and does not have years, or acts committed in order to “please whose homosexual orientation is his pri- precedence over the existing Code of someone in order to obtain favors.” mary and preoccupying sense of identity,” Canon Law, an informed Vatican source “In such cases, these acts do not origi- Archbishop Buechlein said. said. nate from a deep-seated tendency but from The archbishop also noted that the In a letter accompanying the document, other transitory circumstances,” he said. instruction from the Vatican reminds us the Vatican made it clear that the instruc- The instruction emphasized that the final tha “homosexuals are not to be unjustly tion does not challenge the validity of pre- judgment on ordination of candidates for discriminated against and that they are to vious ordinations of priests with homosex- the priesthood fell to bishops and to major be treated with respect, compassion and ual tendencies, Vatican sources said. superiors of religious orders. The bishop or sensitivity. However, since homosexual The Vatican also communicated to bish- major superior must arrive at a “morally ops and seminary officials that homosexu- certain judgment” on the candidate’s quali- als are not to be appointed as rectors or ties, it said. educators in seminaries. “In the case of a serious doubt in this Readers may “This is a logical consequence of the regard, he must not admit him to ordina- instruction, that those involved in forma- tion,” it said. share their tion of seminarians should have a personal The document also said seminary spiri- situation in conformity with the norms,” a tual directors have an important task in dis- Priests in Rome wait near the Vatican’s press Vatican official told Catholic News cerning the suitability of priesthood candi- office on Nov. 29 for release of the official Christmas Service. dates. While respecting their relationship of Vatican document on homosexuality and the The document cited the Church’s teach- confidentiality with seminarians, they priesthood. memories ings that homosexual acts are gravely sinful should seek to convince those with “distur- and that homosexual tendencies are “objec- bances of a sexual nature” to abandon a to guarantee that the Church always has Again this year, The Criterion tively disordered.” priestly vocation, it said. suitable priests who are true shepherds invites readers to submit personal holi- In the light of those teachings, it said, “If a candidate practices homosexuality according to the heart of Christ.” day memories for inclusion in the the Church, while deeply respecting homo- or presents deep-seated homosexual ten- The document said the need to issue annual Christmas Supplement, which sexuals, “cannot admit to the seminary or dencies, his spiritual director, as well as his specific norms on admitting homosexuals will be published in the Dec. 23 issue. to holy orders those who practice homosex- confessor, have the duty to dissuade him in was “made more urgent by the current situ- Christmas memories should be brief uality, present deep-seated homosexual ten- conscience from proceeding toward ordina- ation.” stories related to faith, family and dencies or support the so-called ‘gay cul- tion,” it said. It did not elaborate on that statement. friends. They may be written about ture.’ ” The document said the candidate him- The full title of the document was humorous or serious topics. “One must in no way overlook the nega- self also has a primary responsibility for his “Instruction Concerning the Criteria for the Submissions should include the tive consequences that can derive from the own formation. It would be “gravely dis- Discernment of Vocations With Regard to writer’s name, address, parish and tele- ordination of persons with deep-seated honest” for a seminarian to hide his homo- Persons With Homosexual Tendencies in phone number, and should be mailed to homosexual tendencies,” it said. sexuality in order to reach ordination, it View of Their Admission to the Seminary The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indian- “Different, however, would be the case said. and to Sacred Orders.” apolis, IN 46206 or sent by e-mail in in which one were dealing with homosex- The text urged bishops, bishops’ confer- care of [email protected] by the ual tendencies that were only the expres- ences and seminary officials to make sure (A link for the complete text of the Dec. 12 deadline. † sion of a transitory problem—for example, that the norms are faithfully observed “for document can be found at that of an adolescence not yet superseded,” the good of the candidates themselves and www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

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But equally important is God’s paved the small roads in the Irish and faith in us.” German cemeteries established in the early Jim Dawson, location manager for 1800s and located near the newer Calvary Catholic Cemeteries in Indianapolis, said Cemetery on the south side. on Nov. 28 that he is pleased to see the Now it’s easier to drive by the gravesites completion of the St. Joseph Courtyard in both cemeteries and park near the Mausoleum, construction of new roads in recently dedicated St. Joseph Courtyard Holy Cross and St. Joseph cemeteries, and Mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery. landscaping on the historic and sacred Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, grounds. blessed and dedicated Phase II of the “It’s been a long time coming,” Dawson St. Joseph Courtyard Mausoleum on Nov. 2 said. “We were able to complete the paving following an All Souls Day Mass at the last summer, and it’s made all the differ- Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. ence in the world in the appearance of the Faith is a two-way street, Msgr. cemeteries.” Schaedel said in his homily. Dawson said the crypts in the Above, an angel statue “Faith in God is one thing,” he said. St. Joseph Courtyard Mausoleum provide “greets” visitors to the his- “God’s faith in us is another. There’s lots of the last opportunities to purchase burial toric St. Joseph Cemetery in talk about faith—assurance that Jesus space in the historic cemeteries. There are Indianapolis. The St. Joseph Christ is our salvation. … On this feast of 318 crypts, and most are sold. 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Spirituality for Today/John Catoir Learn how to manage your stress If you’d like to feel more at peace dismissed from the order. ... Maybe I Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 during the holidays, why not do what am going against Jesus, who said, Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher St. Teresa of Avila ‘Judge not that you be not judged.’ ” Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus did? Learn how to It was a living nightmare. manage your stress. To keep from having a breakdown, St. Teresa was Teresa decided on a plan to control her filled with fear and thoughts. She wrote this little prayer for Editorial inner turmoil, and herself, and repeated it over and over her superiors scolded until she regained her confidence: her day after day. “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing She found a way to cause you fear. manage emotions, “God is unchanging. Patience obtains and in the process all. learned that joy prevails over sorrow. “Whoever has God needs nothing CNS photo from UCAN Teresa was born near Avila, Spain, in else. 1515. At age 21, she entered the “God alone suffices.” Carmelite order, but soon became dis- Once she took control of her content. The emotional pain was partly thoughts, by repeating this prayer over because she was sickly and partly and over, she persevered, got the because life in the convent was not what strength to continue and eventually suc- she expected. ceeded beyond her wildest dreams. In the 16th century, the vow of In 1567, the Vatican gave her permis- poverty was often compromised. Nuns sion to begin a new branch of the from wealthy families had many privi- Carmelites. She even expanded her Bishop Joseph Xu Zhixuan of Wanzhou ordains Auxiliary Bishop leges that the poorer sisters were dream of reform to the male members Paul He Zeqing, left, during Mass at Sacred Heart Church in denied. The ideal of equality, which is of the order. Wanzhou, China, on Oct. 18. Bishop Xu ordained Bishop He for the supposed to be practiced in every con- When Teresa died on Oct. 4, 1582, Diocese of Wanxian in the government-approved Catholic Church; vent, was routinely disregarded. she had established 16 new houses of the ordination took place with the approval of the Vatican. When Teresa became sick, she was women and 14 new houses of men in sent home to recuperate. Two years the then new Discalced Carmelites. later, after prayer and rest, she found Teresa eventually was canonized a saint the strength to return and immediately and named a doctor of the Church, all began working to reform convent life. of which proves that if you set your Vigorous Church in China She wasn’t asking for better treatment, sights high and learn to control your recent trip to China showed a vig- The Catholic Patriotic Association she just wanted the convent to attain a thoughts, your emotions gradually will Aorous Church there. permits the Catholic Church to conduct higher degree of holiness. Some called calm down and your life will become It was a sharp contrast to what worship within a church but refuses to her a perfectionist, but it was more a more manageable and more joyful. existed there during a previous trip permit any religious instruction, lec- matter of detesting mediocrity. Joy is the infallible sign of God’s 19 years ago. At that time, the priest tures, or baptisms of anyone under the Her superiors often reprimanded her presence. Learning to focus on God’s said the Mass in Latin while facing the age of 18. That’s why millions of for being proud and headstrong. This loving presence and less on your own wall, just as in pre-Vatican II days. Catholics in China participate in the upset her and made her feel guilty. fears is the key to a rich and fruitful This was an anomaly: The Chinese, underground Church. Many of those When they threatened to send her home spiritual life. who were not in communion with who attended Mass in the cathedral for her “bad attitude,” she questioned Rome, said the Mass in Latin while the probably go to the underground her own motives: “Maybe I am filled (Father John Catoir is a columnist for Latin Rite Church used the vernacular. Church for religious instructions and with pride. ... One day I might be Catholic News Service.) † The small congregation, composed baptism. mainly of elderly Chinese women and The number of Catholics, estimated members of diplomatic staffs, said now at 12 million, continues to grow in their own prayers, usually the rosary, China. There are 110 dioceses, more Letters to the Editor and the priest and congregation came than 6,000 churches, 136 bishops (70 in together only at Communion. the open church and 66 underground, Limiting pain doesn’t who are working? Are we striving to All that has changed! On Sunday, including those 18 in detention), more get health care coverage for all our citi- Oct. 30, the Cathedral of the than 3,000 priests and 5,000 women make it right zens? Are we interested in whether there is affordable housing for all people? Do Immaculate Conception in Beijing, one religious. More than 70,000 Catholics What a touching concept in the we speak out against the death penalty of two Catholic churches in China’s live in Yichang and 300,000 live in the Nov. 11 Criterion on the U.S. House of as our Church now is? Were we outspo- capital, was packed. All the pews were Three Gorges area. Most Catholics live Representative’s efforts to determine taken and people were standing in the in the Province of Hebei, where most of whether fetuses experience pain when ken against the war in Iraq as our back several rows deep. Although there the inhabitants of many villages are they are aborted. Church was? were people there from the interna- poor Catholic farmers. First, we should anesthetize them and For me, these are the more difficult tional diplomatic staffs, at least 90 per- We hope that Pope Benedict XVI then they can be killed. Exactly whose challenges in our culture. cent of the people were Chinese. Young will be able to figure out a way to pain are these people trying to mitigate, Gerard Burford, Indianapolis people in the congregation, both sin- bring the open Catholic Church and the anyway? Have we lost any sense of the gles and couples with their child, out- underground Church together. Right gift of life here? Are we giving up on numbered the old people. now, the Chinese government insists Thank you, St. Pius X ending this holocaust? The 10 a.m. Mass was in English, that the Vatican transfer its diplomatic parishioners with the first two readings said also in mission from Taipei to Beijing and Dan Wickizer, Shelbyville French, but there were also Masses in give the Chinese government a role in The people from St. Pius X Parish in Chinese scheduled for other times. naming bishops in order to re-establish There are many Indianapolis involved with the Com- (The Chinese learn English beginning diplomatic relations between China challenges for the laity munion ministry to the people at the in the second grade, and billboards and and the Vatican. But for some time Forum at the Crossing are to be com- road signs now are in both English and now, the Vatican has been quietly rec- to address mended for their wonderful spiritual Chinese.) The Mass was like any of the ognizing the legitimacy of the bishops program they faithfully have each Masses in the United States except that appointed by the Catholic Patriotic As I finished reading John Fink’s edi- Wednesday. Words can’t express how the hymns were sung with more enthu- Association, and it now recognizes torial, “Challenge to the Laity,” in the much they are appreciated. Nov. 18 Criterion, I thought, is that all siasm, the words to the hymns and about two-thirds of them. Pat Shea, Indianapolis responses projected on large screens. That’s where the problem exists. there is? It seems to me the challenge Even the practice of holding hands Since the Vatican has recognized some for all Christians is so much more than across the aisles during the Our Father bishops as legitimate but not others, pre-marital sex, same-sex unions and Letters Policy has spread to China. and only legitimate bishops can ordain filthy entertainment. This Church, obviously, is part of priests, nobody really knows who is a Christ talks more about justice for the Letters from readers are welcome the state-sanctioned Chinese Catholic true bishop and who is not, and which poor and the needy than about sexual and should be informed, relevant, well- Patriotic Association since it’s out in priests have been validly ordained. matters. Referring to the bishops writing expressed, concise, temperate in tone, the open. The Chinese government The people at that Mass, though, about the apostolate, of lay people, courteous and respectful. refuses it any connection with Rome. were simply there to worship God as Fink quotes, “Among the tasks of the The editors reserve the right to There is also an underground Catholic true Catholics, as well as they can. At apostolate Christian social action is pre- select and edit the letters based on Church that maintains an allegiance to the prayers of the faithful, there was a eminent.” space limitations, pastoral sensitivity Rome. Eighteen of its bishops are in prayer for “our bishop Michael,” but Our Church has such a strong and and content. some form of detention. Masses are none for the pope. Whenever the generous history of social action, which Letters must be signed, but, for seri- usually said and sacraments adminis- Vatican and the Chinese government of course includes social justice for the ous reasons, names may be withheld. tered in private homes. Seminarians can agree to free the Church in poor and needy, that we are definitely Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” and religious are educated outside the China—and surely that will happen— not working to the extent of our possi- The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indian- country, and ordinations kept quiet. the Catholics in China will be ready. bilities if we are not involved in spread- apolis, IN 46206-1717. ing Christ’s love this way. Readers with access to e-mail may — John F. Fink Are we writing to our congressmen send letters to [email protected]. about providing a living wage for those The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Don’t let Advent pass without joyfully making room for God n the ancient world, “advent” was a We can welcome this special visit of pray that, if not now, someday he “will with us. technical term. It referred to the God, who loves us as individuals, as a gather up all our tears and troubles” in Deep inner peace, of course, means Iarrival of a person of high office, such family and also as a community of faith. that kingdom where every tear will be that we open our hearts to God who has as an emperor or king. In the pagan This is a time when, with God’s help, wiped away. Even in sorrow, we can come and continues to come to be with world, it could also signify the coming of we might make a special effort to free grieve with hope because we know that us. On the other hand, sadness of heart a god or goddess who was emerging ourselves a bit more from being pos- some day we will enter the Father’s house and joy can be contradictory. Sadness of from obscurity and making his or her sessed by our work or other preoccupa- where everything will be OK. spirit that comes from a less than truthful presence known. The advent of the god tions that tend to keep God at bay. We An Advent thank you for the gift of life can suffocate Christian joy. The good or goddess might be celebrated in pagan might resolve to step aside from being our faith is timely. If we had nothing to news is that Jesus Christ gave us a rem- ritual. Christianity took over this word driven by things or other people in order hope for, life would indeed be empty. A edy for spiritual sadness, namely the “advent” to signify the entry of Jesus to give God a chance to help us carry our prayerful pause during the days before sacrament of reconciliation. Advent pro- Christ in the procession of life on earth, everyday burdens. Advent reminds us that Christmas helps us deepen our awareness vides us with the special opportunity to something truly to be anticipated and cel- God wants to be with us. of the true meaning of the procession of make things right between us and God, ebrated. It is also a time of expectant waiting. life on the way to God’s house. who comes to be with us. The most profound meaning of For most of us, waiting is not a pleasant Advent reminds us that life can indeed The true spirit of preparing for the Christian Advent can be understood in its experience. When I think of waiting, I be a procession of joy as we make our birthday of Jesus and the promise of eter- several aspects. It connotes an important remember the experience of what seemed way to the kingdom. Christian joy is not nal happiness in the Father’s house has visit. It is a time of expectant waiting. It like endless hours in the eye doctor’s something superficial or fleeting that dis- rightly led to the tradition of exchanging is a time of quiet joy. office as a kid while my eyes were being appears after all the gifts have been gifts at Christmas. The important thing is The backdrop for the season of Advent dilated for the exam. During that waiting, opened on Christmas morning. Even to remember why we share the joy of giv- is intended as a time of reflective quiet in I couldn’t read; I couldn’t do anything but human suffering cannot deprive us of joy. ing. Then Advent has a chance to become the days before Christmas. For many sit there, and I wasn’t good at it. In fact, human suffering and joy are not a season of quiet joy and waiting with folks, it is anything but that. But we That is not the kind of waiting that contradictory. Joy is a sense of happiness hope. † should not simply concede that the weeks underscores the meaning of the Christian that is rooted in a deep inner peace in our before Christmas must be hectic and Advent. The time before Christmas is hearts. When all is said and done, God is anxious. We have something to say about intended to be a waiting full of hope. that. Waiting is something familiar in all the This time before Christmas can take stages of life for everyone. We are always Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for December on a completely different flavor if we hoping for better times. Catholic Grade Schools: that they may teach our children the Catholic faith and assist choose to see it as a time of preparing for As Christians, we hope that the Lord them in hearing and answering God’s call to service in the Church, especially as priests a special visit from God, who wants to will be with us every step of the way on or religious. enter our lives and become closer to us. our pilgrim journey in life. We hope and No dejemos que pase el Adviento sin dedicar gozosamente un espacio para Dios n el mundo antiguo, “adviento” era como familia y también como comunidad en este momento, algún día Él “recoja Por supuesto, una profunda paz inte- un término técnico. Se refería a la de fe. todas nuestras lágrimas y nuestros proble- rior significa que nosotros abrimos nue- Ellegada de una persona de una insti- Esta es una época en la cual, con la mas” en el reino donde toda lágrima será stros corazones a Dios, quien ha venido y tución superior, tal como un emperador o ayuda de Dios, podemos hacer un enjugada. Aun en la aflicción podemos continúa viniendo para estar con un rey. En el mundo pagano, también esfuerzo especial para liberarnos un poco lamentarnos con esperanza porque sabe- nosotros. Por otra parte, la tristeza de podía significar la llegada de un dios o más de la posesividad de nuestro trabajo y mos que algún día entraremos en la casa corazón y el júbilo pueden ser contradic- una diosa quien emergía de la oscuridad y otras preocupaciones que suelen mantener del Padre donde todo estará bien. torios. La tristeza de espíritu proveniente daba a conocer su presencia. El adviento a Dios alejado de nosotros. Quizás nos Resulta muy oportuno un agradec- de una vida algo menos que verdadera de un dios o diosa podía celebrarse por hagamos el propósito de evitar dejarnos imiento de Adviento por el obsequio de puede sofocar el gozo cristiano. La buena medio de un ritual pagano. El cristianismo llevar por las cosas o las demás personas, nuestra fe. En efecto, si no esperáramos noticia es que Jesucristo nos dio un reme- se apoderó de la palabra “adviento” para para poder darle a Dios la oportunidad de nada, la vida sería vacía. Una pausa de dio para la tristeza espiritual, a saber, el referirse a la llegada de Jesucristo en la ayudarnos a soportar las cargas cotidianas. oración durante estos días antes de la sacramento de la reconciliación. El procesión de la vida en la Tierra, algo que El Adviento nos recuerda que Dios desea Navidad nos ayuda a profundizar nuestra Adviento nos brinda la oportunidad espe- debe esperarse y celebrarse en grande. estar con nosotros. conciencia sobre el verdadero significado cial de arreglar las cosas entre nosotros y El significado más profundo del Asimismo, es una época de espera vigi- de la procesión de la vida camino a la Dios, quien viene para estar con nosotros. Adviento cristiano puede entenderse a lante. Para la mayoría de nosotros, esperar casa de Dios. El verdadero espíritu de preparación través de sus diversos aspectos. Tiene la no constituye una experiencia placentera. El Adviento nos recuerda que la vida para el nacimiento de Jesús y la promesa connotación de una visita importante. Cuando pienso en esperar, recuerdo la puede ser, de hecho, una procesión de la felicidad eterna en la casa del Padre Constituye una época de espera vigilante. experiencia de lo que parecían ser horas jubilosa, mientras vamos camino al reino. nos han conducido acertadamente a la Constituye una época de alegría sigilosa. interminables en el consultorio del El gozo cristiano no es algo superficial o tradición de intercambiar regalos en El telón de fondo de la temporada de oftalmólogo cuando era niño y me habían fugaz que desaparece después de abrir Navidad. Lo importante es recordar por Adviento se concibe como una época de dilatado las pupilas para el examen. todos los regalos en la mañana del día de qué compartimos la dicha de obsequiar. reflexión sosegada en los días previos a la Durante la espera, no podía leer, no podía Navidad. Ni siquiera el sufrimiento Así el Adviento tiene la oportunidad de Navidad. Para muchos compañeros es hacer nada más que estar allí sentado y no humano puede privarnos del júbilo. De convertirse en una temporada de alegría todo menos eso. Pero no debemos simple- era bueno en eso. hecho, el sufrimiento y la alegría humana sigilosa y de espera con esperanza. † mente entregarnos a la idea de que las Este no es el tipo de espera que pone no son contradictorios. El júbilo es el sen- semanas anteriores a la Navidad deben ser de relieve el significado del Adviento cris- tido de alegría que se encuentra profunda- agitadas y llenas de ansiedad. Tenemos tiano. La época que precede a la Navidad mente enraizado en una paz interna en algo que decir al respecto. está destinada a ser una espera llena de nuestros corazones. A final de cuentas, Traducido por: Language Training Center, Esta época que precede a la Navidad esperanza. La espera es algo cotidiano Dios está con nosotros. Indianapolis puede adquirir un cariz totalmente difer- para todo el mundo en todas las etapas de ente si elegimos verla como un momento la vida. Siempre esperamos que vengan para prepararse para una visita especial de tiempos mejores. La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en diciembre Dios, quien desea adentrarse en nuestras Como cristianos, esperamos que el Escuelas primarias católicas: que ellos puedan enseñar la fe católica a nuestros niños vidas y acercarse a nosotros. Podemos Señor esté con nosotros a cada paso de y puedan ayudarles a oír y contestar la llamada de Dios para ser vir en la Iglesia, sobre darle la bienvenida a esta visita especial nuestro peregrinaje en la travesía de la todo como sacerdotes o religiosos. del Dios que nos ama como personas, vida. Esperamos y rezamos por que, si no Page 6 The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005 Events Calendar December 5 Charismatic Mass, 7 p.m. Singles, Christmas party, presenter, 6:30 p.m. Informa- West 116th St., Carmel, Ind. Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Information: 502-239-0208. Catholic singles 50 and over, tion: 317-891-0029. (Diocese of Lafayette). Information: 317-240-3782. single, widowed, divorced, new Christmas Celebration, bene- Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. December 6 Free workshop, “Look Good, members welcome, 6:30 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel fits the Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Bridget Church, 404 E. Vine St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. Feel Better,” Information: 317-359-0220. Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., reservation deadline Nov. 29. women with can- Healing Mass, 46th St., Indianapolis. Sister- St., Liberty. Indianapolis. Family Night at Information: 317-872-6420 cer, 2 p.m. Registration: 317- 7:30 p.m. Information: 765-825- December 9 hood Christian Drama Ministry, St. Mike’s, pitch-in dinner, 782-6704. 7087. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- December 11 “Christmas–the Rest of the 5:30 p.m., faith formation for vens St., Indianapolis. Lumen St. Mary Church, 415 E. 8th St., Story,” 2:30 p.m. Information: St. Athanasius Byzantine adults and children, 6:45 p.m. December 7 Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., New Albany. Feast of Our 317-546-4055. Church, 1117 S. Blaine Ave., SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, breakfast in Priori Hall, $15 Information: 317-926-7359. Lady of Guadalupe, Las Indianapolis. St. Nicholas feast 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- members, $20 guests. Informa- Mañanitas, celebration in Monastery Immaculate Con- day, Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m., polis. Gloria Deo Concert tion: 317-919-5316. St. Michael Parish, 519 Jefferson Spanish, 11 p.m. Information: ception, Ferdinand, Ind. Sisters St. Nicholas visits after liturgy. 2005, 7:30 p.m. Information: St., Greenfield. Natural Family 502-494-3264. Information: 317-632-4157. 317-634-4519. Our Lady of the Apostles Planning (NFP) class, 9-11 a.m. of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Family Center, 2884 N. 700 Information: 317-462-2246. Holy Family Council, Knights Marian Pilgrimage, 2 p.m. Mount St. Francis, 101 St. An- St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New West, Greenfield. “Live Like a of Columbus Hall, 200 N. (EST). Information: 812-367- thony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Jersey St., Indianapolis. Solo Saint Today,” Leon Suprenant, Robert Irsay Pavilion, 1303 Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis. 1411. †

December 10 Christmas Retreat. Information: 812-923-8817 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit weekend. Retreats . . . Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. or e-mail [email protected]. Information: 317-545-7681 or “Christmas Creations,” Franciscan Sister Ann December 17-18 www.archindy.org/fatima. December 2-4 Vonder Meulen, presenter, children 8-12, Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 1-3:30 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 812- “Retreat with Healing Angels,” Franciscan 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Conference, 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual Charismatic 933-6437 or e-mail [email protected]. Sister Anita Brelage, presenter, $132 per person. 1:45-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or 800- Retreat. Information: 812-933-6437. Information: 317-545-7681. Information: 812-933-6437 or e-mail 382-9836, ext. 1596. December 14 [email protected]. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 January 19 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Evening December 20 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th Silent Retreat, $140 resident per person, $110 Reflection, “The Lessons Learned from Spirit in These Times,” monthly series, St., Indianapolis. Day of Reflection, “Finding a commuter per person. Information: 317-788- Greccio,” 7-9:30 p.m. Information: 812-923- 9-10:45 a.m., $30 series, $8 per session, Fran- Thankful Heart,” Msgr. Paul Koetter, presenter, 7581 or e-mail [email protected]. 8817 or e-mail [email protected]. ciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter. Infor- 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $30 per person includes mation: 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@olden December 3 December 15 continental breakfast and lunch. Information: burgosf.com. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima. 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Introduc- 56th St., Indianapolis. “An Advent Day of January 20-22 tion to Centering Prayer,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Reflection,” Father Bob Sims, presenter, December 27-31 Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Dr., Benedictine Sister Anna Marie Megel, presenter. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $30 includes continental St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. “Blessed St. Meinrad. “A Monastic Observance,” experi- Information: 317-788-7581 or e-mail breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681. Grieving” retreat, Msgr. Paul Koetter and ence the monastic life, men age 18 and older. [email protected]. Dr. Margie Pike, presenters. Information: 812- Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Information: 812-357-6611 or e-mail 923-8817 or e-mail retreats@mountsaint December 3-4 Theme of Conversion in Scripture and Life [email protected]. francis.org. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Experiences,” “There’s Hope!” three Thurs- December 31-January 1 days, session two, afternoon session, 7-8:30 p.m. “Retreat with Healing Angels,” Franciscan Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. evening session, $30 series, Franciscan Sister Sister Anita Brelage, presenter, $132 per person. 56th St., Indianapolis. “New Year’s Eve 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille program Barbara Leonhard, presenter. Information: 812- Information: 812-933-6437 or e-mail Retreat,” $135 per person, $250 per couple. for troubled marriages. Information: 317-236- 933-6437 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. Information: 317-545-7681 or 1596 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586. December 6 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The www.archindy.org/fatima. January 21-April 22 Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 Spirit in These Times,” monthly series, January 4-5 Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Day of 9-10:45 a.m., $30 series, $8 per session, Francis- Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, Hwy 150, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Spirit of Reflection, “Francis and Greccio: Under- can Father Carl Hawver, presenter. Information: Floyds Knobs. Young adult retreat, young the Seasons” retreat, 8:30 a.m-4 p.m., Bene- standing the Incarnation,” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@ adults 18-23, $55 per person. Information: 800- dictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or e-mail oldenburgosf.com. 588-2454 or www.nadyoungadult.org. Information: 317-788-7581 or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. December 16-18 January 7-8 December 6-December 20 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. January 22 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Providence 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent retreat for men, 56th St., Indianapolis. “Married Couples Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Spirit Pro retreat “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me,” Jesuit Retreat,” Brennan and Marie Hill, presenters 56th St., Indianapolis. “Adoration 101,” Msgr. series, “Praying Toward Christmas.” Infor- Father Benjamin Hawley, presenter, $150 per $250 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or Joseph F. Schaedel, presenter, 7 p.m., $20 per mation: 812-535-4531 or e-mail person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima. person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima. www.archindy.org/fatima. [email protected]. January 7-13 December 9-11 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, January 23 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “An 56th St., Indianapolis. “Non-Directed Silent 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Humility Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Advent Retreat,” Franciscan Sisters Judy Hill- Retreat Weekend,” $125 per person. Infor- Matters,” Benedictine Sister Mary Margaret 56th St., Indianapolis. “Your Call, Your Cup, Your Talents, Your Response,” Richard Smith, man and Joan Laughlin, presenters. Information: mation: 317-545-7681 or Funk, presenter. Information: 317-788-7581 or presenter, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $30 per person. 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@ www.arching.org/fatima. e-mail [email protected]. Information: 317-545-7681 or oldenburgosf.com. Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., January 9-13 www.archindy.org/fatima. Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdi- Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 Preparing for the Coming of Jesus,” Advent nand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). “The January 24 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “With, In and Retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, Christian Call to Discipleship,” Benedictine Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Day Through the Blessed Virgin Mary: The presenter. Information: 800-880-2777 or e-mail Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: of Reflection, “Blessed or Stressed,” Franciscan Spirituality of the Franciscans of the [email protected]. 800-880-2777 or e-mail [email protected]. Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 Immaculate,” Father Michael Gauvreau, pre- p.m., $45 per person, early registration. senter, $120 per person, $150 couple. Informa- Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 January 13-15 Information: 812-933-6437 or e-mail tion: 812-825-4642, ext. 200. St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. 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Bishop Chatard place-kicker receives award Roncalli linebacker receives award Place-kicker and wide receiver Kevin Ball, a senior at Bishop Chatard High School and member Linebacker Nick Banich, fourth from left, a senior at Roncalli High School and member of of St. Luke Parish, both in Indianapolis, receives the IHSAA Class 3A Mental Attitude Award fol- Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, both in Indianapolis, receives the IHSAA Class 4A lowing the Bishop Chatard Trojans’ 7-0 loss on Nov. 26 to NorthWood High School in Napannee, Mental Attitude Award following the Roncalli Rebels’ 28-27 loss in the Class 4A championship Ind., in the 3A championship game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Standing with Kevin are, game to Lowell High School in Lowell, Ind., on Nov. 26 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. from left, his mother, Mary Ellen Ball; his brother, Brian Ball; his sister, Emily Ball; his father, Standing with Nick are, from left, his parents, Joe and Jeannie Banich; his brother, Kevin Banich; Dr. Michael Ball; and a representative of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the award’s sponsor. and a representative from Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the award’s sponsor. The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005 Page 7 Concert to benefit Gulf parish damaged by hurricane

By Mary Ann Wyand lively” music ministry. tered households with more than 6,400 parishioners. Grotkwoski said members of the Mississippi parish Hurt said the parish sponsors more than 50 Christian St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis has “adopted” “really appreciate the outreach and generosity of the service ministries dedicated to witnessing and sharing in Our Lady of the Gulf Parish in Bay St. Louis, Miss., St. Christopher musicians in helping us to restore an all- Christ’s mission of evangelization. whose facilities were severely damaged by Hurricane important element of our worship service—music.” Also during Advent, St. Christopher School students Katrina in late August. Hurt said choir members will perform a variety of are collecting gifts to send to students at St. Stephen Proceeds from the adult choir’s annual Winter Concert Christian music ranging from seasonal songs, such as School in New Orleans.. scheduled at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 at St. Christopher Church, “Run to Bethlehem” by Steven Warner, to songs recorded Our Lady of the Gulf Parish was established in 1847 at 5301 W. 16th St., will help restore the music ministry at by the Notre Dame Folk Choir, such as “Run with the 228 South Beach Blvd. in Bay St. Louis, Miss. The the Gulf Coast parish. Light of Christ” by Karen Schneider Kiner. parish campus, which sustained extensive damage during The Advent concert will feature a variety of unique Other concert selections include Nicholas Micchelli’s Hurricane Katrina, includes the church, Bay Catholic Christian songs, and donations will be collected for the arrangement of “ ‘Tis the Gift to be Simple,” Ricky Elementary School for pre-kindergarten through sixth- Mississippi parish to help defray the cost of repairs to the Manalo’s “Pie Jesu” adaptation from “Requiem Mass,” grade students and Our Lady Academy for girls in the parish’s musical instruments damaged during the Aug. 29 Francis Patrick O’Brien’s “Wood of the Cradle,” and seventh- through 12th grades. hurricane. Eileen Berry and Dan Forrest’s “Never a Brighter Star.” “This is the first time [that] St. Christopher’s Winter St. Christopher Parish was established by former (For more information about Our Lady of the Gulf Concert has identified a benefactor outside its own parish, Bishop Joseph Elmer Ritter in 1937 west of the historic Parish’s rebuilding efforts, log on to www.olgchurch.net, but we can empathize,” said Larry Hurt, director of music Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and now has 2,400 regis- www.baycatholic.org and www.ourladyacademy.com.) † at the Indianapolis West Deanery parish. “St. Christopher’s worship space was damaged by fire a few years ago,” Hurt said, “and I remember how anx- ious I became while we restored our worship space and our music ministry.” Ed Grotkowski, director of music at Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, said both faith communities enjoy a “very

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By Fr. Robert L. Kinast is not perfect. People can be selective about which experiences they remember,

Our memory of the past plays an and they can remember them in the way Long Island Catholic important role in our spiritual life. they want rather than the way they were. Memory is important because the spiri- This is especially true for unpleasant, tual life entails the relationship of the embarrassing or painful memories. whole person to God, and memory pre- Nonetheless, memory provides a “root- serves important aspects of any person’s edness” and identity that enable us to

life. function with a degree of assurance about GregoryCNS photo by A. Shemitz, Memory’s most obvious role is to con- who we are. This is one reason why many nect us with our past. This provides a adults trace their family ancestry as far sense of history that enables us to put the back as they can and why victims of dis- present moment in its proper, larger con- asters such as Hurricane Katrina search text, to learn from the past and to experi- for mementos of their past. ence ourselves as part of the living The same impulse works in the spiri- sequence of events and people that define tual life because memory provides us who we are. with a spiritual autobiography. Although I The collective memory of the Church don’t pray today as I did when I was a is its tradition, and it is celebrated most child, I still pray with just as much confi- fully at the eucharistic liturgy. Biblical dence that God is loving and responsive, stories and psalms unite us with our spiri- and with just as much trust that my prayer tual ancestors, while the eucharistic unites me with the community of the prayer explicitly invokes the memory of faithful around the world. Jesus’ Last Supper and his desire that we A third role for memory is to retain the remember him in the breaking of the painful and disappointing experiences on bread. our life’s journey. This is helpful because Another role for memory is to keep us it enables us to revisit those events and, in Christmas is for many people a pre-eminent example of an event surrounded by positive memories. real in the sense of being aware of the so doing, very possibly come to terms The holidays provide many opportunities to relive memories of the past and create new memories for actual events that have shaped our lives with shortcomings and overcome endur- the future. rather than what we might wish had been ing obstacles. the case. If we had no memory, whatever wield its influence upon us, but we opens up to God fully and honestly, the Human recall of past events, after all, affected us negatively would continue to wouldn’t know where it came from or more that person is likely to overcome what to do about it. unresolved conflicts or emotional damage This function of memory plays a large from the past. God strengthens us with love role in counseling and psychoanalysis. Along with healing painful memories, Under skillful guidance, people can reinforcing positive memories is also By Fr. Paul Campbell as in my memories, God is always here. retrieve painful memories that inhibit important. Reliving important, formative But we cannot take God for granted. their development and begin to deal with events from the past keeps these events For the past few months, I have been While Advent comes during a very busy them in a positive way. alive in one’s awareness and prepares a preparing our family home to be sold. time of year, its purpose is to make time The same is true in the spiritual life person to recognize similar experiences in Many memories came to me as I moved for us to notice the really important where the process is termed a healing of the present. from room to room deciding what to do things. memories. With the help of a trained spir- Drawing upon the memory of past with the stuff of our family’s life from the As I packed up the Christmas decora- itual mentor, an individual can retrieve a experiences of forgiveness, support, past 30 years. tions, I took comfort in remembering hurtful, traumatic event from the past, acceptance, grace and love enables a per- I will always recall Dad standing in each item’s history and was reminded of bring it forth for analysis and interpreta- son to face current challenges with a our driveway saying, “We’ll be here.” the wonderful moments I spent lying on tion, then replace it with a new experi- spirit of greater confidence, expectation In my years of religious life and priest- the floor looking up at our tree. They ence that has a healing effect and that and hope. hood, I have lived in 11 different places. I were peaceful moments when I felt my stimulates spiritual growth. Christmas is for many people a pre- always was going someplace with the family’s love and God’s love. For example, people whose religious eminent example of an event surrounded urgency of someone who didn’t really This Advent, try to make time as a formation as children gave them a feeling by positive memories—memories related understand the important things in life. family for an evening drive to look at of unworthiness or convinced them that greatly to their relationship with God. Many times, I would rush in for an Christmas decorations and remember that they could never really please God can As we prepare to celebrate Christmas overnight stay and would get a helping of God’s words to us are, “I’ll be here.” look at those feelings in light of their pos- throughout the Advent season, we relive my mother’s Sunday cooking regardless Advent is a time to realize that God is itive adult experiences and claim a health- memories of the past, create new ones of the day of the week. My parents were always here for us. But are we moving ier, more loving relationship with God. for the future and give thanks for the gift always ready to nourish my body while too quickly to realize what that presence Healing memories of this kind is not of memory, which provides such a rich healing an occasional aching spirit. means? As during my trips home, God easy or quick, but a person who denies store of experience to nurture our spiri- My father died two years ago, but always greets us, nourishes us and them or refuses to face and replace them tual life. whenever I drive away from our home I strengthens us with unconditional love. will be holding back from entering the can hear him say, “We’ll be here.” kind of holistic relationship that God (Father Robert L. Kinast is director of the During Advent season, I can imagine (Father Paul Campbell is associate pastor desires in the spiritual life. Center for Theological Reflection in Dad’s words being spoken by God. Just of St. Joseph Parish in Middletown, Del.) † On the other hand, the more a person Clearwater, Fla.) † Discussion Point Memories shape our lives This Week’s Question my memories are good and [are] like a little vacation from where I am. Because of them, I am where I am.” Why are memories of our early years in life so impor- (Andi Little, Savage, Minn.) tant to us? “If you look back [on your life], you can often help “For me as a father, childhood memories are important someone else because you may have been through because they helped shape me. They help me now so something that someone else hasn’t.” (Edith Garcia, that I, in turn, can shape my children.” (John Baker, Los Angeles, Calif.) Little Rock, Ark.) Lend Us Your Voice “Memories build a foundation for the journey and for

what we are in the rest of our lives.” (Susan Calvo, An upcoming edition asks: Tell of a situation that The Pilot O’Neill, Neb.) Catholics in another part of the world face that con- cerns you. Can people like you do anything about this? “We build upon memories and become what we are because of them. They are important because they are To respond for possible publication, write to Faith a part of us and are intertwined with us, and to deny Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. them is to deny part of ourselves. I’m lucky [because] 20017-1100. † Gregory CNS photo by L. Tracy, Page 10 The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink The Bottom Line/Antoinette Bosco Jesus in the Gospels: He curses a fig tr ee The holidays

See Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-25 of Olives. The third was another cave acting it. He was performing an act simi- near the top of the Mount of Olives, lar to that of prophets in the Old for those who When we read the story of Jesus curs- known as the Cave of Eleona. It’s not Testament, similar to what Ezekiel did ing a fig tree, our first impression is that clear whether “Eleona” comes from the (Ez 12:1-20). live alone he must have had a semitic word elyona (upper) or from the Old Testament prophets Jeremiah, Joel really bad morning. Greek word elaion (cave in an olive and Hosea all used fig trees to designate During the holidays, I hear again from He cursed the tree for grove). Israel. Now Jesus was doing the same, friends who live alone about how lonely not having any fruit Anyway, on Monday morning Jesus using this action parable to represent his they feel at this time on it, even though it and his disciples were returning to judgment on barren Israel, like the fig of year. I relate to wasn’t the season for Jerusalem to teach in the temple. He was tree that wasn’t bearing fruit, for refusing what they are saying figs. I guess we’ve all hungry (Martha must not have given him to listen to his teachings. with empathy. had days when things breakfast), so he went over to a fig tree Jesus didn’t explain all this to his dis- People live alone just didn’t go right along the road. When he couldn’t find any ciples though. To them, he used the for many reasons. and it helps to know figs on it, he said: “May no fruit ever episode to teach the power of prayer Some choose this that even Jesus felt come from you again.” According to made with unwavering faith. If they had lifestyle, but for many that way. But let’s not get carried away. Matthew’s account, the tree immediately faith, he said, they could not only do it is a situation Jesus did this for a purpose. dried up. Mark’s account is a bit different: what he had just done to the fig tree, but imposed on them: A The previous day, Jesus had had a tri- The disciples found the tree withered the they could also say to a mountain, “Be spouse dies, a child umphal entry into Jerusalem. In the next day. lifted up and thrown into the sea,” and it moves away. evening, he walked the two miles back to Matthew says that the disciples were would be done. Earlier, he had said that Most of the time, we don’t think about Bethany, where he presumably stayed amazed at this. My guess is that they faith the size of a mustard seed would be the days to come when we will be without with Lazarus, Martha and Mary. This was were as amazed at Jesus’ apparent tem- sufficient to move a mountain (Mt 17:20). companionship in our home. Then that one of three places he and the Apostles per as they were by the tree drying up. In Mark’s account, Jesus adds that the day arrives. We no longer have loved ones stayed when they were in Jerusalem. Then Jesus used the episode to teach. He power of prayer demands not only faith to talk with, eat with, quarrel with, pray Another was in a cave in the Garden of often taught by parables. This time, he but also forgiveness. We must forgive with, work or laugh with. We face a turn- Gethsemane at the bottom of the Mount wasn’t just telling his parable, he was others if we want God to forgive us. † ing point and an at-first unknown future, but one that definitely will be different. I went through this lifestyle change Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes when all my children left home as they entered adulthood. I remember sometimes It’s all a matter of conscience walking from room to room, feeling a loneliness that almost defied description. I Sometimes one of the most annoying chastity. They vow they are “saving them- may instead make them feel unworthy and still had my job to go to every day, and things about being human is having a con- selves for marriage,” but feel free to dress unloved. that was good. It kept me too busy to keep science. If we weren’t provocatively or immodestly, flirt like In short, obeying one’s conscience is a focusing on my loneliness. burdened with one of people cruising for sex, and place them- complicated and difficult task, but one But the emptiness was there, and the those, we could really selves in dangerous situations. Only sex- we’re obligated by faith to do. Following quiet. I had no one to cook for or argue enjoy life, right? ual intercourse seems to be an unaccept- God’s will requires us to be responsible with or listen to. In all honesty, I think I However, every able practice in this context. for discerning what God wants us to do, felt my best usefulness was at an end. society has standards Adults prevaricate, too. They may and then doing it. Of course, living alone is not a situa- of behavior that all its economize by serving the family soup and The number one thing to keep in mind tion unique to only few of us. In fact, members must follow sandwiches for dinner in order to impress is that the end never justifies the means. 28 million Americans live alone. That in order to remain in others with their expensive clothes, Never. Here we discover the fine line information is found in a new book I good standing. Some humongous houses or monster cars. They between self-defense and aggression or grabbed recently because the title caught of these groups may may sign Junior up for football so Dad between self-interest and the good of the my attention, A Party of One, Meditations be more casual about marriage customs or family, community or world. Serious for Those Who Live Alone by Joni Woelfel wearing clothing than the rest of us, but actions demand serious judgment calls, (Resurrection Press, an imprint of they do have their rules. ‘Following God’s will and very few are black and white deci- Catholic Book Publishing Corp.). The From what I’ve read, there are univer- requires us to be responsi- sions. best part of the book was the spirit of it. sal demands that emerge in almost any Heroism, in the end, is stubbornly Woelfel says it bluntly: “As in all sta- society. These include prohibitions against ble for discerning what sticking to the truth of our conscience in tions in life, the unique dynamics of living murder, abuse of children and theft when God wants us to do, and whatever venue, whether it’s on the battle- alone bring their own challenges, lessons, it involves a threat to the welfare of the then doing it.’ field, in a parked car with a girlfriend or joys and rewards.” community. It’s the shadings of truth that trading stocks in a chaotic market. And Woelfel’s situation arrived unexpect- differ. always, we need prayer to achieve a good edly. After many years of marriage, and The Church teaches faith “formation,” can be proud, or put Sis in junior beauty conscience. especially having to survive the suicide of that is, helping us learn to discriminate queen contests so Mom can live out her No matter what society we belong to, a beloved son, she was given the surpris- between a “right” conscience and a conve- fantasies, all the time claiming such activi- by the grace of God we all possess an ing and terrifying news from her husband nient one. After all, we humans are adept ties are for the good of the children. innate desire for the good. How we define that he was leaving her. They subse- at rationalizing every thought and action Sometimes, conscience not only can be it may differ, but when our life has a quently reconciled. But she learned so to reduce guilt, avoid recrimination and twisted to fit one’s whims, but also used to prayerful connection to our Creator, I much from that time when she was sud- generally do as we please. further seriously bad results. Overly strict believe we’re on the right path. denly thrust into aloneness that she found We’ve become masters of creative spin. parents may forget the scriptural admoni- herself writing about it. Politicians are famous for it, but the rest tion not to nag one’s children, “lest they (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the I found it amazing that she could stay of us do it as well. One example I heard lose heart.” In their zeal for their kids to Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular so positive, actually even upbeat, when recently was how some teenagers define be good, clean, reverent and the rest, they columnist for The Criterion.) † her life so sadly had plunged her into aloneness. When you have to live alone Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister “for whatever reason,” she tells readers, you can “take ownership” of your life if you remain confident that you are being Advent: the annual giving adventure guided and “upheld by God.” A word she speaks many times is During Advent, we prepare ourselves Dec. 6 feast day, which we faithfully of any faith. (Donna converted to Judaism “empowerment,” and she tells how she spiritually for the biggest birthday cele- enjoyed by hanging stockings when our one year after she sent this.) found ways to get comfort, inspiration and bration of the year— daughters were younger. Nor can we do The Gift of Giving eventually wisdom in her new and sudden Christmas, the com- this at Christmas because of varying situa- situation of living alone. memoration of the tions and complications that the extended The more you give, the more you get. Often, I felt myself relating to her situ- birth of Jesus. How- family has in locations other than Indian- The more you laugh, the less you fret. ation. One chapter, in particular, where ever, let’s face it, no apolis. All of us mark the real holidays in The more you do unselfishly, she talks about getting sick with matter how prayerful individual and substantial ways, making The more you live abundantly. influenza, brought back memories. She or meditative we Advent almost an adventure. The more of everything you share, writes, “As a person living alone, there might be during this Changing traditions are not easy, but The more you’ll always have to spare. was no one to bring me chicken soup, a time, because of tradi- our time over the Thanksgiving weekend The more you love, the more you’ll find cup of tea or a word of encouragement.” I tions long engrained brings us together with high-spirited suc- That life is good and friends are kind. could relate, especially when she admits into our families and cess. I look upon this as worthwhile, for For only what we give away so honestly there was nothing she could society itself, Advent is also a busy, often we have been able to adapt to circum- Enriches life from day to day. do “but float with the experience.” Yet, frenetic, time for preparations of the prac- stances without sacrificing the spiritual I see the above working not only in this somehow, paradoxically, gave her a tical, material and social kind. values of the season. Yes, we exchange Donna’s life, but also in the lives of her sense of peace knowing she “was in God’s Although I would like to concentrate gifts early, but they are usually well sisters, Diane and Lisa. In fact, I see this hands, come what may.” more on the spiritual, like others, I get thought out and sometimes not the mater- regularly in the lives of nearly everyone I Woelfel’s advice was what I have caught up in the early spirit of the season, ial kind. Each of us becomes a gift to the hold dear, including those who are with learned—that those of us who live alone too. Although I wish holiday hustle and others. our Heavenly Father. After all, the “gift of must take “ownership” for our lives, “confi- bustle would not begin Thanksgiving Some years ago, our eldest daughter, giving” started with God the Father, his dent in being guided and upheld by God.” week, I admit that even my family cele- Donna, sent me a verse by an “Unknown only begotten Son and the Holy Spirit. Remembering that, we all can rejoice brates then with an early gift exchange in Author” that I now share with readers. It in this holiday season. honor of St. Nicholas. applies in any season, but particularly—at (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of Why? Because, for years, we have not least in our family—at this time of year. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Antoinette Bosco is a columnist for been able to get together for St. Nick’s Why? Because it can be applied to anyone a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005 Page 11

Second Sunday of Advent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Dec. 5 Psalm 98:1-4 Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 Isaiah 35:1-10 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Psalm 85:9ab-14 Luke 1:26-38 • Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 the first verse of the reading states, how- Luke 5:17-26 • 2 Peter 3:8-14 ever, of course, it is not the beginning of Friday, Dec. 9 • Mark 1:1-8 Luke’s Gospel. Already, in earlier chap- ters, Luke’s Gospel has revealed the Tuesday, Dec. 6 Juan Diego, hermit Infancy Narratives, with their stories of Nicholas, bishop Isaiah 48:17-19 The second part of the Book of Isaiah the conception, birth and youth of the Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 provides the first reading for this Second Lord. Psalm 96:1-3, 10-13 Matthew 11:16-19 Sunday of Advent. This reading quotes Isaiah. In this Matthew 18:12-14 When this book prophecy, God pledged to send a repre- was written, God’s sentative to guide the people from death Saturday, Dec. 10 people were very to life, from the deadly effects of their Wednesday, Dec. 7 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 happy. Their long, sins to the bright realms of God’s for- Ambrose, bishop and doctor of Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 dreary exile of four giveness. the Church Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 generations in The Gospel then tells of John the Isaiah 40:25-31 Babylon was about to Baptist, who went throughout Judea end, and they were calling people to repentance. Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10 Sunday, Dec. 11 looking forward to Luke’s Gospel, however, is careful to Matthew 11:28-30 Third Sunday of Advent returning to their say that John himself was not the mes- Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 homeland. senger promised by God in the writings Thursday, Dec. 8 (Response) Luke 1:46-50, 53-54 This section of Second Isaiah cap- of Isaiah, but rather that John came The Immaculate Conception of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 tures well the joy and relief that the peo- before this messenger. The messenger, the Blessed Virgin Mary John 1:6-8, 19-28 ple felt about the end of their exile. It the Savior, of course, was the Lord certainly captures their longing to return Jesus. Genesis 3:9-15, 20 to their homeland. Also, and impor- tantly, these verses convey well the Reflection sense that this happy circumstance has Advent is the time of the year in Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen occurred as a result of God’s mercy and which the Church clearly, frankly and God’s faithfulness to the Covenant. directly calls people to remember who It was not as if the people had earned they are as humans and to recognize the believe last God’s munificence in this regard or that devastating results of sin. Sede vacantists they had been unusually loyal to the This message quite bluntly is the les- Covenant themselves. To the contrary, son of Second Peter. It also is in the valid pope died in 1958 their sins had brought misery upon messages of Second Isaiah and Luke’s themselves. Gospel. What can you tell us about people with a Catholic, Shiite and Sunni delega- But, nevertheless, God’s mercy lives Sin, or total estrangement from and Qcalled “sede vacantists”? Some peo- tion in Rome in 1999. so the prophet insists that, upon return- rejection of God, is indeed the root of ple in our area, who Thus, according to the “sede ing to their homeland, the people must all evil. It produces death itself, not sim- belong to the group vacantists,” Popes John XXIII, Paul VI, go to Jerusalem, to the holy mountain ply earthly death but also eternal death. and claim to be perhaps John Paul I (who reigned as pope where stood the temple, and there pro- And, inevitably, it leads to misery in life Catholics, believe only one month in 1978), John Paul II and claim aloud the goodness of God. on earth. almost everything Benedict XVI are, in effect, imposters, not To any who doubt, this release from These lessons, while unequivocal and about the Church is valid popes. exile is proof of God’s existence and of admittedly dour, are not in the end terrify- wrong and against One branch of “sede vacantists,” how- God’s love. ing or filled with doom. Instead, they Catholic teaching. ever, called conclavists, have taken another For its second reading this weekend, remind us in all three readings that God’s According to these direction, that of designating their own the Church presents a passage from the mercy is overwhelming and unending. In people, we should not pope and, in fact, has designated a number Second Epistle of Peter. God’s mercy is hope because sins are for- pay attention to what of them. Its theme differs from that of the first given and everlasting life is acquired. the popes do or say these days because The most prominent of these was reading. The first reading was wonder- The key to obtaining this mercy per- they are not really popes. Are these peo- Clemente Dominguez y Gomez, one of fully optimistic. This reading is grim in sonally is to recognize personal sin and ple really Catholic? (Texas) several bishops ordained in Spain in 1976 its predictions of dark days and gloom. repent. God never turns away a sincerely by the archbishop of Hue in Vietnam, Ngo- However, it is not predicting everlast- sorrowful sinner. The term “sede vacante,” which is Dinh-Thuc, himself a “sede vacantist,” but ing death. Bad things will happen, diffi- Always, God’s love prevails, but God ALatin for “the see being vacant,” presumably not a conclavist. cult times will come, but God will pro- does not drag us kicking and screaming commonly refers to the time between the Clemente Dominguez y Gomez pro- tect the faithful. In this last reassurance, into heaven. We must turn to God death of one pope and the election of claimed that God personally designated the second reading parallels the message wholeheartedly. another, during which time, of course, him to be pope and named himself Pope of the first reading. Advent calls us realize our situation. there is no pope. Gregory XVII. He ordained other bishops St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the last Our situation is that we need God, espe- In recent decades, however, the phrase as well. reading. cially in our sinfulness. We need God’s has taken on another meaning. A signifi- These conclavists profess to be contin- It is the beginning of the Gospel, as mercy. We must seek it. We must repent. † cant number of so-called “traditionalist” uing the real Catholic Church during this Catholics, calling themselves “sede time when, so they claim, the Church has vacantists,” believe there has been no no other valid, orthodox leaders. My Journey to God valid pope in the Catholic Church since According to one count, there are at pre- the death of Pope Pius XII in 1958. sent about 20 anti-popes in the world, The loosely connected branches, repre- descending from various “lines” of illicitly sented in several nations around the consecrated bishops. At least five of these world, strongly oppose the changes in anti-popes are living in the United States. Advent Catholic faith and practice since Vatican In this winter weariness Council II. (A free brochure in English or Spanish, that fills the dark They reject the Mass as it is cele- answering questions that Catholics ask of night brated today, along with an array of about baptism practices and sponsors, is and waits other consequences of the council, and available by sending a stamped, self- for whatever is to come, see these changes as attacks by the popes addressed envelope to Father John I look to You, on essential orthodox Catholic doctrines Dietzen, Box 5515, Peoria, IL 61612. Oh Lord, and practices. Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen and know that love By no means do all traditionalist at the same address or by e-mail in care is still the light Catholics follow this line of thinking. of [email protected].) † of your redeeming plan. Those who do, however, hold that the popes who have encouraged and promul- It is the yearning gated these changes are guilty of heresy Readers may submit prose of my heart or other radical denial of Catholic faith. that gives me strength Canon law #751 defines heresy as an or poetry for faith column and hope obstinate denial or doubt of some truth, The Criterion invites readers to sub- and quiet peace which is to be believed by divine and mit original prose or poetry relating to until the dawning Catholic faith. It is a sin that can be faith or experiences of prayer for possi- of Emmanuel. imputed only to Catholics. (See, for ble publication in the “My Journey to example, the Vatican II “Decree on God” column. Seasonal reflections also are appreci- By Helen Fritz Welter GregoryCNS photo by A. Shemitz Ecumenism,” 3.) “Sede vacantists” point to scandalous ated. Please include name, address, (Helen Fritz Welter is a member of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis. A statue of actions or heresies committed by every parish and telephone number with sub- Mary overlooks a park outside St. Vincent’s Hospital in the New York borough of recent pope. For example, in a tract titled missions. Staten Island. The feast of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8 commemorates “101 Heresies of Anti-Pope John Paul II,” Send material for consideration to the Church dogma that Mary was free from original sin from the first moment of the late pope is accused of betraying “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, her existence.) Catholic belief for apparently kissing the P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 or e-mail to [email protected]. † Quran as a mark of respect when he met Page 12 The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005

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Lady of Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann a former prioress of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Guadalupe in Grove, examines religious items for sale at the new Shop Inn-spired Books and Gifts store at archdiocese the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center adjacent to the monastery in early By Sean Gallagher November. The Benedictine sisters are spon- soring a Christmas open house from 9 a.m. The Missionary Image of until 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the gift shop. Our Lady of Guadalupe will be on display at several Below, Benedictine nun dolls dressed in habits parishes and adoration are among the items for sale at the Benedict chapels as well as a retreat Inn gift shop. center and college chapel in the archdiocese during December, including on the feast of Our Lady of Guada- lupe on Dec. 12. The missionary image is an exact photographic replica of the imprint of Mary left on the cloak, or tilma,of St. Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531. It has been displayed in more than 1,000 parishes across the United States. The original image is dis- played at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe portrays Mary as an expectant mother. People who visit the places where the image will be shown are invited to seek the intercession of Mary, who—under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe—is the patroness of the Americas and is closely connected with the pro-life movement. The image will be avail- Don’t take able for veneration on Dec. 6-7 at the St. Francis Hall Chapel on the campus of Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indian- chances with apolis. On Dec. 6, a eucharistic adoration prayer service for vocations will be held in the chapel from 8 p.m. to chest pain. 10 p.m. The image will be on dis- play at the Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St., in Indianapolis from 1 p.m. Or where you treat it. until approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 8. A retreat on Mary incor- porating the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held on The St. Francis Cardiac & Vascular Dec. 9-11 at Our Lady of the St. Francis is the only area hospital to Redeemer Retreat Center, Care Center is the only full-service earn 2004 awards from both HealthGrades 8220 W. State Road 48, in and Solucient, or to receive both the 2004 heart facility on Indy’s south side. and 2005 HealthGrades Distinguished Bloomington. Hospital Awards for Clinical Excellence. A Mass on the morning of If you are experiencing chest pain, seek Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, will con- immediate help from the right hospital. clude the image’s display at St. Francis is the only hospital on the south the retreat center. The St. Francis Cardiac & Vascular Care side that offers comprehensive surgical and Center has received 5 stars from The Marian image will HealthGrades for its work with heart attacks then be taken to St. Vincent medical cardiac and vascular care, and is the for 5 years in a row. They also ranked St. de Paul Parish, 1723 “I” St., Francis in the Top 10 in Indiana for Cardiac in Bedford, where it will be first Indianapolis-area hospital accredited as Surgery and Cardiac Intervention. on display in the parish’s a Chest Pain Center. Continuing a 20-year John Paul II Perpetual Adoration Chapel. tradition of making every second count with Dec. 17 is the last day that complete, compassionate care. Solucient has named St. Francis one of the image will be shown in the Top 100 hospitals in the country. the archdiocese. It will be available for veneration at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Indianapolis dur- ing the 8:30 a.m. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants monthly pro-life Mass. heart.StFrancisHospitals.org Following the Mass, the missionary image will be taken to an abortion clinic on West 16th Street in Indian- CARDIAC & VASCULAR apolis, where a prayer service will be held on the sidewalk. CARE CENTER The image will then be taken back to St. Michael Church for Benediction. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005 Providence Sister Mary Pius Regnier led congregation through post-Vatican II changes in the Catholic Church during a 10-year tenure from 1966 to 1976 Providence Sister Mary Pius A member of the congrega- said Providence Sister Ann the greatest loss we have in Rest in peace Regnier, a former general supe- tion for 73 years, Sister Mary Margaret O’Hara, the current wisdom. We recognize today rior of the Sisters of Providence Pius served as general superior general superior. the suffering she went through, Please submit in writing to our KRIEG, David C., 53, St. Paul, of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, from September 1966 through “She had a wonderful light … the hard times we had, … office by 10 a.m. Thursday Tell City, Nov. 8. Husband of died on Nov. 27 at Mother August 1976. She served as a and happy spirit,” Sister Ann the wisdom we called upon all before the week of publication; Ginger (Drake) Krieg. Father of Theodore Hall at the mother- member of the congregation’s Margaret said. “She knew how these years.” be sure to state date of death. Jill and Adam Krieg. Brother of house. She was 91. general council from 1960-66. to relate to people and how to Providence Sister Ann Obituaries of archdiocesan Rosemary Suters and Earl Krieg. The Mass of Christian Sister Mary Pius also was an draw the best out of them. She Kathleen Brawley served as general secretary during Sister priests serving our archdiocese MEYER, Robert G., 84, Mary, Burial was celebrated on educator and taught at schools had the kind of wisdom that Mary Pius’s administration. are listed elsewhere in The Queen of Peace, Danville, Nov. 30 at the Church of the staffed by the Sisters of Provi- always stayed on the core val- “In my mind, she brought Criterion. Order priests and Oct. 27. Father of Jan Walker. Immaculate Conception at Saint dence in Indiana and Illinois. ues of religious life.” religious sisters and brothers She also worked in various Sister Mary Pius was called the congregation through one of Grandfather of three. Great- Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial fol- are included here, unless they ministries for the Diocese of to provide leadership during a the most difficult periods of its grandfather of two. lowed at the sisters’ cemetery. are natives of the archdiocese Sister Mary Pius is credited Joliet, Ill. delicate time in the congrega- history,” Sister Ann Kathleen or have other connections to it; OTTO, Gerald, 67, St. Gabriel, with holding the congregation “We have lost a woman who tion’s history. The Second said. “Mother Theodore Guérin those are separate obituaries Indianapolis, Nov. 16. Husband of the Sisters of Providence led the community with great Vatican Council in Rome cre- had its beginnings, of course, on this page. of Helen (Adams) Otto. Father together at Saint Mary-of-the- courage at a most difficult time ated the foundation for sweep- but Sister Mary Pius was will- of Betsy Griffin, Donna Hayes, in our history, but what we will ing changes in the Catholic ing to sacrifice anything to CONNOR, Joseph Gordon, Woods during the dramatic Christina Neukam, Sherrie miss most now is a holy woman Church and in religious life bring the congregation through 86, Immaculate Heart of Mary, changes in the Roman Catholic Payne, Pete Schmitt, Sandy Church in the late 1960s. of great humility and wisdom,” during the early and middle the difficulties. Indianapolis, Nov. 1. Father of Schoolcraft, Margaret Star, 1960s. Implementation of “She was a woman of Dr. Ann Short, Denny, Kevin, Carrie Widows, Fred and Johnny Providence Sister Suzanne Brezette those changes often was con- absolute integrity,” Sister Ann Mike, Patrick, Terry and Tim troversial. Kathleen said. “Self always was Connor. Brother of Rita Otto. Brother of Betty Brattain, Al and John Otto. Grandfather started Providence Center Gift Shop The Sisters of Providence second to her sisters and the Hennessy, Joan Muller and congregation.” of 25. Great-grandfather of two. Providence Sister Suzanne In Indianapolis, Sister used the opportunity to make James Connor. Grandfather of The former Helen Marie Brezette died on Nov. 19 at Suzanne taught at the former the wearing of the traditional 11. Great-grandfather of one. RAINS, Marjorie S., 93, Regnier was born on April 28, Union Hospital in Terre Haute. St. Agnes Academy, the former habit optional, and to give St. Anne, New Castle, Nov. 15. 1914, in Aurora, Ill. COURTNEY, Robert F., 85, She was 88. Ladywood Academy from members of the congregation Mother of E. Alan Rains. Grand- She graduated from Saint St. Pius X, Indianapolis, The Mass of Christian 1965-67 and the former greater freedoms, which mother of two. Mary-of-the-Woods College Nov. 20. Husband of Mary Burial was celebrated on Ladywood-St. Agnes Academy included local community liv- with a bachelor’s degree in Helen (Cain) Courtney. Father of SIFRIG, Pearl, 81, St. Paul, Nov. 23 at the Church of the from 1970-76. ing arrangements and stronger English then earned a master’s Patricia Cross, Janet Hoeping, Tell City, Nov. 18. Mother of Immaculate Conception at Saint In Florida, Sister Suzanne voices in ministry options. degree in education at St. Louis Katie Mason, Anne and Thomas Joseph Schneider. Sister of Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial fol- “God sent her at the right ministered with Senior Friend- University. Courtney. Grandfather of 10. Caroline Mayville, Lucy lowed at the sisters’ cemetery. time,” said Providence Sister ship Centers Inc. in Sarasota, She entered the congregation Great-grandfather of six. Rickelhoff, Helen Rose and The former Suzanne Alexa Suelzer, who served on Venice and Naples as director on Jan. 23, 1932, from St. Mary Walter King. Grandmother of Brezette was born on June 20, the general council during Sister GOMEZ, P. Ernesto, 69, of public relations, an executive Parish in Aurora, professed first 1917, in Indianapolis. She Mary Pius’ tenure. “She was a St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, 10. Great-grandmother of sev- assistant and an administrative vows on Aug. 15, 1934, and entered the congregation of the very gracious, humble lady, … Nov. 5. Father of Lisa Chapman, eral. Great-great-grandmother secretary for planning and professed final vows on Jan. 23, Sisters of Providence at Saint fixed on her goals. She was a Mary Jo Christian, Chris Minor, of one. development. 1940. Mary-of-the-Woods on Feb. 11, person who gave strength. I Mandy Whisler, Andy, Ernie and UNDERWOOD, Walter, 76, She also served as a pas- Sister Mary Pius taught and 1937, professed first vows on think she is almost universally Tony Gomez. Brother of Elva St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, toral assistant at the Church of served as principal at schools in Aug. 15, 1939, and professed revered by the sisters today, even Martinez and Joe Gomez. the Epiphany in Venice, Fla., Indianapolis; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Nov. 14. Husband of Sherry final vows on Aug. 15, 1945. the people who opposed her, Grandfather of 21. Great-grand- and administrator of Casa Washington, Ind.; and Evans- Underwood. Father of Jane During 68 years as a Sister who thought she was too strict father of one. Santa Marta Apartments in ville, Ind.; and in Chicago and Root, JoAnn, June, Jim and John of Providence, she taught at or too lenient. People recognize Sarasota, Fla. Evanston, Ill. HOLMAN, Veronica June, 58, Underwood. Brother of Donna schools staffed by the Sisters of what she accomplished. We In Indianapolis, Sister In Indianapolis, she taught at St. Mary, Greensburg, Nov. 17. Brown, Sarah Tincher, Dale and Providence in Indiana, Massa- won’t see her like again.” Suzanne served as director of St. Philip Neri School from Sister of Patricia Ann Fife and Don Underwood. Grandfather of chusetts, California, Illinois and Several sisters said the dra- ministry research for the congre- 1934-35, the former Cathedral David Holman. six. Great-grandfather of three. † Florida. matic changes in the late 1960s gation’s St. Gabriel Province and were so divisive that the Sisters Grade School from 1937-39 also ministered at the employ- of Providence could have split and the former Ladywood ment specialist center for the into two congregations had it Academy from 1958-59. Indiana Council on Aging. not been for Sister Mary Pius’s She served as retreat minis- In 1989, Sister Suzanne leadership. They said she did ter, notary/advocate and secre- Dianna Batchelder started the Providence Center not dictate change, but rather let tary in the Marriage Tribunal REALTOR® Gift Shop at Saint Mary-of-the- the congregation’s renewal take for the Diocese of Joliet and Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated Woods and managed the gift its natural course. was a member of the Health shop until 1995. An editorial published on Care Services staff at Saint From 1995-96, she minis- April 23, 1976, in The Criterion Mary-of-the-Woods. tered at Saint Mary-of-the- praised Sister Mary Pius and Surviving are a sister, Woods College in the Women’s the congregation for courage Jeanette Regnier of Oswego, External Degree (WED) pro- and leadership in making diffi- Ill.; a brother, J. Donald Currently listing and selling homes! gram then served as interim cult decisions about the future Regnier of Aurora, Ill.; and sev- gerontology coordinator for the of Catholic education. eral nephews. motherhouse. Providence Sister Rosemary Memorial gifts may be sent In 1997, Sister Suzanne Borntrager, the congregation’s to the Sisters of Providence, began volunteering at the general secretary, ministered Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, If you’re going to pick one, St. Ann Clinic in Terre Haute with Sister Mary Pius in Joliet. St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN and the Office of Congre- “She was greatly respected 47876. † gational Advancement at Saint there,” Sister Rosemary said. Mary-of-the-Woods. “She ministered in the Marriage pick a GREAT one! Surviving are several nieces Tribunal in every parish in the and nephews and several grand- diocese. She was noted for being Advertise in nieces and grand-nephews. compassionate and for being per- Memorial gifts may be sent The Criterion! 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Come join us and list of references to: in our new worship space! Send cover letter and Terre Haute Deanery Ed Isakson, Director of Human Resources résumé to Mr. Bill Algee. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Clinton Archdiocese of Indianapolis Dec. 11, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville St. Bartholomew Catholic Church P.O. Box 1410 1306 27th St. Indianapolis, IN 46206 Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, Greencastle Columbus, IN 47201. E-mail: [email protected] Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m. at St. Ann, Terre Haute Fax: (317) 261-3389 Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph University, Terre Haute Phone: (812) 379-9353 ext. 236 Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Rosary, Seelyville † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, December 2, 2005

court’s ruling, which stated that reviews Dickson wrote that he would prefer that the baby but for the mother, too.” ABORTION of U.S. Supreme Court and other state the state court “explicitly declare that the Speaking on behalf of Indiana’s five continued from page 1 court decisions on abortion “persuade us Indiana Constitution does not protect any Catholic bishops and dioceses, Tebbe that the Indiana statute does not impose alleged right to abortion.” said, “We think giving someone time to their bodies and how babies are killed a substantial obstacle to a woman’s abil- Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister consider all of these things is just pru- during abortions. ity to terminate her pregnancy.” Diane Carollo, director of the archdioce- dent.” Last week, state court justices deter- Justice Theodore Boehm, the only san Office for Pro-Life Ministry, praised Mike Fichter, executive director of mined that the law “does not impose a judge who dissented from the ruling, the state court ruling as “a significant Indiana Right to Life, said on Nov. 23 material burden on any right to privacy said a woman’s decision “to carry a non- step forward in protecting women’s that the state court’s ruling “is a com- or abortion that may be provided or pro- viable fetus to term” or abort the preg- rights” and saving the lives of unborn mon sense victory for women in Indiana, tected” by the Indiana Constitution. nancy is “an intensely personal one,” and babies. who have a right to know all of the facts The justices said they were not ruling the “government has no role in seeking “The whole point of the ruling is to prior to making abortion decisions as on whether the constitution included a to take sides in … debates over matters guarantee that women who seek abor- well as the time to reflect upon this right to privacy or abortion. of conscience.” tions understand the surgical procedure information.” Justice Robert Rucker wrote the In a separate opinion, Justice Brent and its consequences,” Sister Diane said Fichter said “the court has now con- on Nov. 23. “Giving women 18 hours to firmed that the 18-hour waiting period is consider the life-altering decision to not an undue burden, but rather a reason- abort [a baby] may lead some to make able and necessary requirement to ensure life-giving choices.” that women are not rushed or pressured into She said “it should be noted that the decisions that will impact their own lives millions of post-abortive women who and the lives of their unborn children.”

CNS photo by Karen Callaway CNS photo by suffer from the emotional, psychological He said this ruling effectively brings and physical complications of the proce- to an end the legal challenges that abor- dure would see informed consent as tion providers have used in the federal sane, humane and pro-woman.” and state courts to try and block However, she said, “the abortion Indiana’s abortion waiting period. industry and their collaborators, of “The federal appeal ended when the course, would view this ruling nega- United States Supreme Court refused to tively. One does not have to imagine hear the appeal,” Fichter said, “and now why.” the state appeal has ended with the Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court issuing today’s Indiana Catholic Conference, the ruling.” Church’s public policy voice on state St. Luke parishioner Joan Byrum of and national matters, said on Nov. 27 he Indianapolis, president of Right to Life is glad that Marion County Superior of Indianapolis, said on Nov. 29 she is Court Judge Gerald Zore’s decision was “so pleased that after 10 years women upheld and hopes the state court’s deci- are going to get information that is sion ends the legal battles over the needed.” implementation and enforcement of this Byrum said “we give people who law. smoke [medical] information on the side Tebbe said he is “pleased with the of cigarette packs, but [abortion [state court’s] strong decision affirming providers don’t] want to give women our position that informed consent and information on abortion. This is the most Preparing for Christmas time to consider the consequences are critical decision of their entire lives, and not burdens for anyone considering abor- they need to have all the information Tom Stone from Immaculate Conception Parish, left, and Tim Flaherty from St. Andrew Parish, both tion.” they can have in time to think about this in Chicago, set up crèche figures in Daley Plaza on Nov. 26 for the official opening of the city’s He said “having an abortion is obvi- enormous decision.” Nativity scene. ously a very serious decision, one filled Nationally, 22 other states have laws with many consequences, not only for requiring waiting periods for abortions. †