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CriterionOnline.com January 13, 2017 Vol. LVII, No. 13 75¢ Msgr. William F. Stumpf Cardinal Tobin is elected archdiocesan administrator by looks to bridge college of consultors

chasm between By Sean Gallagher

faith, life in In accordance with the stipulations of the Church’s Code of Canon Law, anxious world Msgr. William F. Stumpf was elected archdiocesan administrator on Jan. 9 at the NEWARK, N.J. (CNS)—The chasm Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic between faith and life is the greatest Center in Indianapolis. challenge facing the Catholic Church He was elected by today, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin said at the seven archdiocesan his installation Mass to become the new priests who serve on the archbishop of Newark, N.J. archdiocesan college of During the Mass on Jan. 6, he urged consultors. the Church to be salt for the Earth so that As archdiocesan the presence of Christ does not become administrator, “a comforting, nostalgic memory.” Msgr. Stumpf will In his homily, Cardinal Tobin said oversee the day- he wanted to head off “a growing trend to-day business of that seems to isolate us, convincing us Msgr. William F. the Archdiocese of to neatly compartmentalize our lives” as Stumpf Indianapolis until people attend Mass on Sunday, and then Pope Francis appoints a new shepherd for doing “whatever we think we need to do the Church in central and southern Indiana. to get by” the rest of the week. “It’s an honor and a privilege,” said Cardinal Tobin said his appointment Msgr. Stumpf of the election. ‘I take it very reminded him “that stakes are incredibly seriously. I love the archdiocese, and so it is high” as he assumes leadership of the always a privilege to serve when you love richly diverse the Church.” See related column, Archdiocese of After he was elected and accepted the page 4. Newark. election, Msgr. Stumpf made a profession of “If we permit faith while placing his right hand on a Bible. the chasm between faith and life to “It was very powerful for me,” he said. continue to expand, we risk losing Christ, “Those are all the things that I hold dear. reducing him simply to an interesting They mean everything to me. But it was idea of a comforting, nostalgic memory. even more powerful to me in a sense of And if we lose Christ, the world has lost leadership. Not only are these the things that the salt, light and leaven that could have I’ve held dear and supported all my life as transformed it,” he said. a priest, now I’m being asked to preserve He recalled how the Church is “the those for a larger entity than just a parish.” place where believers speak and listen In leading the archdiocese through to each other, and it is the community this time of transition, Msgr. Stumpf’s of faith that speaks with and listens authority will be limited by canon law. He to the world. The Church senses a Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin smiles while speaking to the congregation at the end of his Jan. 6 is prohibited, for example, from closing responsibility for the world, not simply installation Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) parishes or opening new ones. as yet another institutional presence or He also cannot name pastors of parishes a benevolent NGO [non-governmental cardinals and more than 60 archbishops his 93-year-old mother, Marie Tobin, and until the archdiocese has been without an organization], but as a movement of and bishops. Five hundred priests and his extended family. Cardinal Tobin, 64, archbishop for one year. Msgr. Stumpf is, salt, light and leaven for the world’s deacons also participated. is the eldest of 13 children. however, able to name priests as parish transformation. For this reason, our After a 30-minute opening procession, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, administrators in the interim. kindness must be known to all.” Archbishop John J. Myers, retired apostolic nuncio to the United States, Msgr. Stumpf will also need the approval The installation took place before archbishop of Newark, welcomed recalled when St. John Paul II visited of the college of consultors to call a man to more than 2,000 people at Newark’s participants and took special note of Newark in 1995, he described the be ordained a priest or deacon. towering Cathedral Basilica of members of Cardinal Tobin’s religious nearby Statue of Liberty as a symbol “The administrator is not to be making the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Tobin community, the Congregation of the of “the nation America aspires to be.” innovations,” said Msgr. Stumpf, who concelebrated the Mass with six other Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemporists), See INSTALLATION, page 8 served as archdiocesan vicar general under See STUMPF, page 8 Catholic values, spirit of caring and love of faith connect award-winning members of archdiocese By John Shaughnessy his life and faith: “Are you and I changing other people’s lives?” Three pieces of wisdom guide Tom Spencer has tried to answer that Spencer’s life and faith, starting with the question by his numerous efforts advice that his mother gave him as a child. throughout the archdiocese to help “One of the things she taught me in pregnant women in need, to increase life was that you’re always practicing to vocations, and to support the caring become a better Catholic,” says Spencer, a ministry of the Little Sisters of the Poor member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish at the St. Augustine Home for the Aged in in Indianapolis. Indianapolis. to Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of That approach marks the lives of He’s an advocate of the Women’s Care Theology in St. Meinrad for students at Spencer and the three other recipients Center in Indianapolis because of the St. Luke School. of the 2017 Celebrating Catholic School way “it supports pregnant women, and “Besides trying to be a good child of Values Award who will be honored on encourages them to learn more about the God and a good husband and father, my Feb. 9: Kevin Johnson of Holy Spirit gift of life while providing resources to next most important work is support of Parish in Indianapolis, and Van and Kathy help raise their child.” vocations,” says Spencer, the father of two Willis of Our Lady of Perpetual Help He’s also been a longtime member grown children. “I’ve always had a love Parish in New Albany. of the Serra Club of Indianapolis, for the priesthood and religious life.” For Spencer, “always practicing to promoting vocations to the priesthood and That love shined through in his become a better Catholic” is tied to a religious life. At his parish, his significant friendship with the late Father Thomas question that is the second foundation of involvement includes coordinating trips See CCSV, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017

when Tommy had three serious surgeries CCSV at Riley Hospital for Children for a Tickets are available for 21st annual continued from page 1 life‑threatening condition. Celebrating Catholic School Values program “Catholic education and our Catholic Murphy during the time the archdiocesan faith have shaped every part of my The 21st annual Celebrating The reception will begin at 6 p.m. priest and fellow University of Notre Dame life,” says Johnson, a 1977 graduate of Catholic School Values reception and in the hotel’s Grand Hall of Union graduate battled Parkinson’s disease. Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High awards program for Station. The awards program will “He was the priest I would never School in Indianapolis. “It’s been there to the archdiocese will follow at 7 p.m. become,” says Spencer, who is also a support us through the tough times, too.” be held on Feb. 9 The event raises money for member of Legatus of Indianapolis, an All those situations help explain at the Crowne scholarships to help low-income organization for Catholic business leaders. Johnson’s strong commitment to supporting Plaza Hotel in families enroll their children in the “He had high expectations for me, and I Catholic education and the faith. Indianapolis. Catholic school of their choice. Tickets didn’t want to let him He was president of the parish council The keynote may be purchased for $75 at www. down. Everyone can during his family’s years at St. Therese of speaker for the archindy.org/ccsv/purchase2017. change the world—if the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish. He event is James For information about the event, only in a small way— successfully led a $1.2 million building James Danko Danko, president of contact Joni Ripa at 317-236-1444 or and he changed my campaign at St. Ambrose Parish. And Butler University in Indianapolis. 1-800-382-9836, ext. 144. † world.” he has expanded the Special Religious So has Spencer’s Development (SPRED) program for adults When Kathy was 5, her father died— His community involvement has also wife of 36 years, with special needs at his current parish, leading her mother on a journey that would included working with the Floyd County Head Gayle. Holy Spirit in Indianapolis. take her back to school to earn a degree in Start program, Goodwill of Southern Indiana, “She’s a very “The thing I love about the SPRED education, become a teacher and principal, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Tom Spencer devout woman, and participants is they’re non-judgmental, and model for her four Hope Southern Indiana—“an organization she’s been generous in sharing me with and they take every day as the gift it is,” children the importance of about 35 churches that provides financial so many Catholic entities,” says Spencer, he says. “It’s one of those things where of “Catholic service, assistance and job training to the neediest a 1972 graduate of Lafayette Central you get more out of it than you give. It’s faith and love.” people in the community.” Catholic High School in Lafayette, Ind. powerful.” “She instilled that As a couple, the two full-time attorneys “She’s my life mate, my best friend, and Johnson is also on the board of directors ethic in us that you also have served as co-chairs of a capital she enables me to be a good child of God. at Scecina, serves as vice‑chairman served,” Kathy says. campaign at their parish. They’ve also seen I hope I’ve done the same for her.” of the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools When Van met the impact that their example has had on their Those words lead to the third foundation Commission, and is a member of the Kathy when they were children. of Spencer’s life and faith, the foundation Knights of Columbus. And his community both in law school, “One is a teacher, one is a nurse, one is he considers the most important. involvement reflects concern for the Van and Kathy Willis he saw how much studying to become an occupational therapist,” “My first job is to get myself, my wife homeless and children who live in her Catholic faith meant to her and chose says Van, noting that their youngest is a junior and my kids to heaven,” he says. “That’s struggling economic areas. to become a Catholic, too. He also viewed at Providence High School. why we’re here. We’re here to know him, “I feel like Jesus came here to show us his choice as a way the two of them would “I started taking them to the soup kitchen love him and serve him.” love and compassion. That’s what we’re eventually follow the example of his Southern at the parish at a young age. It shows them called to do. I try to do my little part in Baptist parents—going to church as a family that a lot of people don’t have the advantages Kevin Johnson’s call to love the process. I fail often.” and “helping people whenever you can.” they have. And it’s the right thing to help other Kevin Johnson’s emotions overflow The one area where he’s sure he has Now married for 28 years, Kathy and Van people. You can tell them things, but if you when he talks about how his life has been succeeded is in his choice of his spouse, have tried to set that example of “Catholic show them, it means a lot more.” touched by the love and compassion that Lori—a relationship that dates back to service, faith and love” for their four Kathy adds, “I’ve really tried to teach he believes is inherent their school days together at Little Flower children—through their extensive commitment them that you have to involve God in the in the Catholic faith. and Scecina. to their southern Indiana community and their day-to-day decisions of your life—that you He remembers the “She has been the rock,” Johnson parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in New have to take it to prayer.” difference his fourth- says about his wife of 35 years. “She’s Albany. Their approach has done more than grade teacher at Little always been supportive of my very busy Kathy’s involvement at their parish has helped their parish, their community and Flower School in career while also being involved in the included serving on its school commission, their children. They say it’s also strengthened Indianapolis had on communities and the parishes. Honestly, I the liturgy committee and the faith formation their marriage. him during the year feel if I’m getting this award, she should commission while also leading retreats, “Van and I are pretty like-minded,” Kathy when his father died. be, too. She’s involved as much as I am. helping with funeral meals, and writing says. “We try to share our time, talent and He recalls all “We’re proud of the Catholic Church and editing the parish newsletter. She has treasure in the ways we can. Everything I do Kevin Johnson the support his two and what it means to the world. We’ve had also served on the board of directors at St. is related to my faith. I just feel like I want children received when they were students the love and support of a lot of people.” Elizabeth Catholic Charities. to share my faith. When you have something at St. Ambrose School in Seymour. Van has served their parish as an usher, a that is so important to you, you want to share And he’ll never forget the care and Kathy and Van Willis’ key to happiness lector, president of its pastoral council, and a it. concern his son Tommy received when he For Kathy and Van Willis, their lives, volunteer at its soup kitchen. He is currently “I feel that is the key to happiness. I was a student at Roncalli High School— their family and their marriage are all the president of the board of trustees at Our love to serve. It brings a joy to my life the school he attended after their family centered on the power of “example.” Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in that I want to share with others.” † moved back to Indianapolis, a time Clarksville. Archdiocese will celebrate World Marriage Day Pope Francis’ prayer intention for January with special Mass on Feb. 12 in cathedral — That all Christians may be faithful Criterion staff report for the Mass is required. For an online • Christian Unity registration form, log on to to the Lord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by In honor of World Marriage Day, www.archindy.org. the archdiocese will celebrate a special To register by phone or for more collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity. Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, information, call 317‑236-1521 or 800- 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 382-9836, ext. 1521. Registration is 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. first come, first served, and closes when (Editor’s note: Starting in 2017, the Holy Father will present only one prepared prayer Recognition will be given to the maximum capacity at the cathedral is intention per month, rather than the two presented before this year. He plans, however, couples in attendance married the reached. to add a second prayer intention each month related to current events or urgent needs, longest and shortest amount of time. If you would like your 50th, 60th, 70th like disaster relief. The urgent prayer request will help mobilize prayer and action After the Mass, a reception will be held or 75th anniversary announcement placed related to the urgent situation. The Apostleship of Prayer will publish these urgent in Assembly Hall at the Archbishop in The Criterion, log on to www.archindy. prayer intentions on this website as soon as it receives them from the Vatican.) Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, org/criterion/local/forms3/anniversary- (To see the pope’s monthly intentions, go to www.apostleshipofprayer.org/2017-intentions.) † 1400 N. Meridian St. form.html, or call 317-236-1585 or Due to limited space, registration 800‑382-9836, ext. 1585. †

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Criterion staff report p.m.—Benediction will take place in the cathedral. The archdiocesan Office of Pro Life Parking will be available at the and Family Life is offering several Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic opportunities to participate in this year’s Center, 1400 N. Meridian St. For more solemn observance of the Supreme information, contact Rebecca Niemerg, Court’s Roe v. Wade director of the Office of Pro Life and decision that legalized Family Life, at [email protected], abortion 44 years or call 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ago on Jan. 22, 1973. ext. 1569. Below is a list of the events. Vigil for Life is Jan. 25 The final archdiocesan event of the ‘9 Days for Life’ solemn prayerful observance of the Roe v. novena is Jan. 21-29 Wade decision is the archdiocese’s second The first Vigil for Life on Jan. 25, sponsored by opportunity is a the archdiocesan Secretariat of Pastoral Ennie Hickman novena through the Ministries. It will take place at SS. U.S. Conference of Peter and Paul Cathedral from 6:30-9 Catholic Bishops. Their annual “9 Days p.m. While the event is designed for for Life” novena takes place on Jan. 21– youths, young adults and families, all are Jan. 29. The novena focuses on prayer for welcome. the respect and protection of all human The event takes place the week of life with daily intentions, brief reflections the national March for Life in solidarity and more. with all those gathering in Washington, It can be downloaded or received via D.C. The vigil will include music Facebook, e-mail, text message or an app. by Matt Faley; a keynote address by Learn more or join the novena by logging Ennie Hickman of Adore Ministries; on to www.9daysforlife.com. a reflection, eucharistic procession, adoration and Benediction led by Father Mass and Prayerful Witness on Jan. 23 John Hollowell, pastor of Annunciation Next, since Jan. 22 falls on a Sunday Parish in Brazil and St. Paul the Apostle this year, the annual Mass and Prayerful Parish in Greencastle; and an opportunity Witness for the legal protection of the for the sacrament of reconciliation from unborn will take place on Jan. 23. Mass 6:45-8:45 p.m. will be celebrated at noon at SS. Peter and The event is free. However, Ken Ogorek, archdiocesan director of catechesis, leads a precession along North Meridian Street Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in participants are asked to bring donations in Indianapolis on Jan. 22, 2016, during last year’s solemn prayerful remembrance of the Supreme Indianapolis. for Birthline, a ministry that provides Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. This year’s Mass and procession will take place Following Mass, there will be the material support for pregnant women on Jan. 23. (Criterion file photo by Natalie Hoefer) opportunity to remain in the cathedral for and mothers of infants in need. eucharistic adoration, or to participate in Items most in need are diapers (sizes sizes newborn-2T. on to www.vigilforlife.eventbrite.com. a prayerful procession along Meridian newborn-5), baby wash, diaper wipes Although registration is not required, it Parking will be available at the Catholic Street. After the procession—around 2:30 and clean, gently used or new clothes, is encouraged and is available by logging Center. † Nominations for 2017 Spirit of Service Awards are due on Jan. 20 Catholic Charities of Indianapolis is MARIAN UNIVERSITY seeking nominations for its annual adult Indianapolis ® and youth Spirit of Service Awards. Candidates will be individuals who, through the giving of their time, talents and treasures in a volunteer capacity, have made Marian University is celebrating significant contributions to our community (i.e., business, health care, communications, education, family, arts, human services, religion, science, government, athletics, Catholic Charities Indianapolis: justice, its 80th anniversary. youth development or other service fields). diversity, self-determination, respect, Please also consider any individual(s) stewardship, action and personal growth. Join us for a special screening of A Sign of the Cross, the never before who is a current or former client of For nomination forms for both the told story of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, founders Catholic Charities Indianapolis programs, adult and the youth awards, log onto of Marian University. and is now significantly contributing to www.archindy.org/cc/indianapolis/index. our community. html. Nominations are due by Jan. 20. Thursday, January 18, 2017 The lives of the candidates will reflect For questions or more information, 6 p.m. | Marian University Theatre the highest ethical standards, and their contact Valerie Sperka at 317-592-4072 or 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 work will be consistent with the values of [email protected]. † Visit www.marian.edu for more information. Pope: Jesus amazed others because he was humble, helpful, not a hypocrite VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Jesus respectful toward the doctors of the law astonished people with the way he taught and the scribes, but the people didn’t take and interacted with others because he what they said “to heart,” he said. wasn’t aloof, domineering or hypocritical, These teachers felt themselves superior, Pope Francis said in a homily. as if to say: “We are the teachers, the “Jesus wasn’t allergic to people. princes, and we teach you. No service. Touching lepers, the sick did not disgust We command, you obey,” the pope said. him,” whereas the Pharisees—who But Jesus “never passed himself off as strolled around in fine clothes—looked a prince. He was always the servant of down on the people and considered them everyone, and this is what gave him ignorant, he said during a Mass on Jan. 10 authority.” in the chapel of his residence. The traditional teachers were hypocrites, “They were removed from the people, declaring the truth, but not doing what they they weren’t close,” the pope said of the preached, Pope Francis said. Pharisees. “Jesus was very close to the Jesus “lived what he preached,” he people, and this gave him authority.” said, representing the harmonious union The pope’s homily centered on the day’s of “what he thought, felt and did.” Gospel reading (Mk 1:21-28) in which “Jesus, who is humble, who is at people gathered at the synagogue in the service [of others], who is near, Capernaum “were astonished” at Jesus’ who doesn’t despise people and who is teaching because he displayed an authority consistent, has authority,” the pope said. that differed so greatly from that of the scribes. “This is the authority that the people of The people would listen to and be God sense.” † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017

Opinion Reflection/Daniel Conway Festive, familial spirit marks

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Cardinal Tobin’s installation Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor Festivities for the installation of filled to overflowing. John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin as the sixth As soon as all were assembled, the archbishop of Newark on Jan. 6 began formal reception of the new archbishop with an elegant buffet took place at the front doors of his luncheon at Nanina’s cathedral church. As Cardinal Tobin kissed in the Park. Hundreds a crucifix and sprinkled those nearby with Editorial of the cardinal’s family holy water, the cathedral choir sang a and friends, along with 15th-century canticle, Gaudete in Domino, the apostolic nuncio in celebration of their new shepherd. and a large delegation Once in the sanctuary, the cardinal was of cardinals, welcomed by his predecessor, Archbishop archbishops, bishops John J. Meyers, now Emeritus Archbishop and priests attended. of Newark. He was then officially installed The presence of by the pope’s representative, Archbishop Cardinal Tobin’s mother, Marie Terese, and Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the so many members of his large family made United States. The nuncio read the formal the celebration seem more like a family proclamation signed by Pope Francis on gathering than a formal occasion. The Tobins Nov. 7, 2016, transferring Cardinal Tobin are like that. They are warm, outgoing and from Indianapolis to Newark. welcoming. Even when they are guests, not Afterward, as is customary, the cardinal the hosts, they go out of their way to make showed the proclamation to Archbishop sure that everyone feels at home. Myers and to all present—walking the It’s unlikely that Cardinal Tobin had entire length of the Cathedral Basilica with time to enjoy Nanina’s sumptuous buffet. the document held high for all to see. He was too busy going from table to table It was a powerful moment. A humble Migrants wait in line to receive food during a snowfall in Belgrade, Serbia, on Jan. 9. In the during the meal greeting family, friends, priest and bishop, a missionary from a large United States, National Migration Week runs on Jan. 8-14. (CNS photo/Marko Djurica, Reuters) priests, bishops and cardinals. As always, Catholic family, a dear friend to brothers his warmth and gracious hospitality made and sisters from many different corners of everyone feel welcome, and as he engaged in the globe, Cardinal Tobin showed all present Encountering our migrants brief conversations with literally hundreds of the proof of the assignment he has received people, each one was made to feel as though from the successor of St. Peter to love the The U.S. Catholic bishops have the Statue of Liberty and the poem by he or she was the only person in the room. 1.5 million Catholics in the Archdiocese designated this week, Jan. 8-14, as Emma Lazarus that include the words, Priests from the Archdiocese of of Newark, and to proclaim the joy of National Migration Week. It has “Give me your tired, your poor, your Indianapolis who travelled to Newark the Gospel to all its diverse peoples and celebrated this week for nearly huddled masses yearning to breathe for the installation joked that the security cultures. 50 years to reflect on the circumstances free.” guards posted in every corner of the grand Later, in his homily, the cardinal spoke confronting Yet now, with a new president about hall were there to prevent the guests from of the chasm that exists between faith and migrants, including to take office on Jan. 20, kindness Indianapolis from kidnapping the cardinal, life that threatens our Church, more than all See related story, immigrants, toward migrants no longer appears to and bringing him “home” to Indiana in the “hot-button issues” that are discussed page 16. refugees, children, be a priority in this country. We say an extra large suitcase! But that was the incessantly both inside and outside Church and victims and “appears” because we’re convinced that only hint of the Hoosier delegation’s circles. Bringing faith and life together is survivors of human most Americans still want to welcome lingering bittersweet feeling. The evident the greatest challenge we face as missionary trafficking. migrants and that they voted for Donald joy expressed by everyone in Newark who disciples of Jesus Christ, the cardinal said. It The theme for this year’s observance Trump despite his campaign against hosted the gathering made the occasion a is not an insurmountable burden, but a great is “Creating a Culture of Encounter.” It’s migrants rather than because of it. genuine opportunity to experience Cardinal gift that should be undertaken with gratitude a response to Pope Francis’ emphasis We hope, in particular, that President Tobin’s episcopal motto: “Gaudete in for the grace we have received from the one on encountering others because, as the Trump won’t rescind President Obama’s Domino” (“Rejoice in the Lord”). who has given us everything. pope said, “faith is an encounter with executive order, issued in 2012, that has The installation liturgy which followed “I am comforted by the words Paul wrote Jesus, and we must do what Jesus does: kept an estimated 740,000 young people the luncheon was extraordinarily beautiful to his beloved friends in Philippi,” Cardinal encounter others.” from being deported. These are young and inspiring. The Cathedral Basilica of the Tobin said. “Rejoice in the Lord always, I The U.S. bishops’ website says, “With men and women who were brought to Sacred Heart is unquestionably one of the say it again, rejoice! … Have no anxiety at respect to migrants, too often in our the United States as children, and have most spectacular churches in North America. all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, contemporary culture we fail to encounter grown up here like any other American Still filled with what seemed like thousands with thanksgiving, make your requests them as persons, and instead look at children. If deported, they would be going of poinsettias, magnificent Christmas wreaths known to God” (Phil 4:4-7). them as others. We do not take the time to countries and cultures they have never and other floral decorations, the basilica’s The installation of Cardinal Tobin was to engage migrants in a meaningful way, known. Many of them can make great gothic splendor was “warmed” by the a grand day of rejoicing. It was a festive, but remain aloof to their presence and contributions to our country. Christmas spirit and made especially inviting. familial celebration with prayers recited and suspicious of their intentions. During this It’s encouraging that Republican No one does “pomp and circumstance” sung in English, Spanish, Korean, Polish, National Migration Week, let us all take Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina quite like the Catholic Church, and the Creole, Ibo, Portuguese, Tagalog and Italian. the opportunity to engage migrants as has said that he will introduce legislation liturgy of installation was an exceptionally It was a formal occasion made warm and children of God who are worthy of our protecting these Dreamers, as they’re festive ceremony. Once the trumpets welcoming by the humility and humor of attention and support.” called, if such legislation is necessary. sounded and the organ filled the church with the man who was himself being welcomed It seems to us that our attitude toward And a statement signed by the presidents majestic beauty, the grand procession began. and initiated as the 11th bishop and sixth migrants should be identical with our of more than 70 colleges and universities, Hundreds of priests, bishops, archbishops archbishop of Newark. attitude toward anyone else. It’s embodied released by the Association of Catholic and cardinals were joined by ecumenical and May God bless Cardinal Tobin and grant in the Golden Rule: “Do unto others Colleges and Universities, supports the interreligious representatives, knights and him great joy! as you would have them do unto you” Dreamers. ladies of various Catholic fraternal orders (Mt 7:12; Lk 6:31) Trump says that he still wants to and other dignitaries in solemn procession (Daniel Conway is a member of In fact, that’s precisely what build a wall between the United States through the basilica, whose 2,000 seats were The Criterion’s editorial committee.) † Pope Francis told the members of the and Mexico, giving the impression that U.S. Congress during his address in millions of Mexicans are coming into the the Capitol in Washington on Sept. 24, country illegally. He must know that that Doctrine of faith says Mary experienced 2015. He urged legislators to follow the is no longer true, and hasn’t been true no pain at the birth of Christ, reader says Golden Rule to protect life at all stages, since 2008, according to a November aid immigrants and the poor, nurture the 2015 Pew Research Center analysis In reference to Sean Gallagher’s Since from her conception she was good of the biological family, and care for of government data. Since then, more Christmas column “Reflecting on preserved from original sin, she did not creation. Mexicans have left the United States than childbirth can draw us closer to God” suffer this result of it (Council of Trent: More recently, during the consistory at have entered. in the Dec. 23 issue of The Criterion, it Session I, Article III). which Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin was Those who have entered, though, did should be pointed out that it is a defined made a cardinal, the pope warned against so for the same reasons that our ancestors doctrine of the faith that the Virgin Mary David P. Kubiak casting someone as “an enemy because moved to the United States, most of them did not experience pain at the birth of Holy Rosary Parish they come from a distant country, or have before there were limits on the number Christ. Indianapolis different customs. An enemy because of of migrants permitted to enter. Let’s treat the color of their skin, their language, or them as we would like to be treated. social class.” However, the theme for this special Letters Policy As both Catholics and Americans, we week concerns encountering migrants. say that we believe that all people are We can do that in our parishes where Letters from readers are welcome must be signed, but, for serious reasons, and should be informed, relevant, well- names may be withheld. created equal and deserve equal rights. numerous migrants worship, some more expressed, concise, temperate in tone, cour- Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” Furthermore, our Catholic ancestors than others. In Indianapolis, for example, teous and respectful. The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, from a wide variety of countries have St. Monica Parish has an especially large The editors reserve the right to select and Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. historically benefited from the American number of Hispanics. edit the letters based on space limitations, Readers with access to e-mail may send values that prompted the creation of —John F. Fink pastoral sensitivity and content. Letters letters to [email protected]. The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 5 Parish remembers Vietnamese martyrs, honors Blessed Mother

By Victoria Arthur (Special to The Criterion) sacraments and pass on their rich traditions From the martyrs who died for to their children. their beliefs to the Virgin Mary who “You don’t have to comforted their faithful at a time of great look very far to see the persecution, Vietnamese Catholics have a future of our Church,” rich history to remember and revere. said Nam Nguyen, And hundreds of them in central who was watching his Indiana did just that recently, gathering two young daughters at St. Joseph Church on the west side of perform onstage at the Indianapolis for important events that reception along with recall the past while looking to the future. other children of the One of those events was the annual parish. “Sometimes, Holy Vietnamese Martyrs’ Mass, where we come to church and many generations of Vietnamese Catholics see more children than assembled to recognize the foundations of adults.” their deep faith. Like Chau, Nguyen “Our ancestors are everything to us, left Communist and our Vietnamese martyrs—who are Vietnam for a new saints now—are our heroes,” said Chau life in America free of Kachelmyer, a longtime member and religious persecution. leader of the archdiocesan Vietnamese He, his wife and three Catholic Congregation, which has been children have made a based at St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis home in Fishers, Ind., for years. “They are the source of the but St. Joseph is their Children from the archdiocesan Vietnamese Catholic Congregation take the stage on Nov. 27 in Elford Hall at St. Joseph biggest pride for us, and it is our tradition second home. Parish in Indianapolis. The performance was part of the west side parish’ s commemoration of the Feast of the Holy to acknowledge them. Nguyen expressed Vietnamese Martyrs. (Photos by Victoria Arthur) “Every year,” continued the Carmel, his gratitude to the Ind., resident and mother of two, “we parish for being so welcoming to the repeat the history and the traditions of Vietnamese community, and since these martyrs to keep their memories joining the parish in 2009, he says he has alive.” witnessed the Vietnamese parishioners The Nov. 27 Mass, preceded by an and the broader Church community grow outdoor procession marked by traditional closer. drums and punctuated by colorful “In the beginning, I remember our first costumes, was a vibrant celebration Christmas together, and you could see in stark contrast to the dark history of Vietnamese over there and Americans Catholic persecution in Vietnam. over there, not interacting much,” Nguyen Since the time that Jesuit and said. “But recently, as a result of various Dominican missionaries introduced activities, that has been changing. the faith to the country in the 18th “Every September, we have our century, Catholics in Vietnam have been parish festival, when we plan together subjected to wave after wave of often and cook together, and slowly we begin brutal oppression. Today, Catholics to know each other. And even a little there remain a persecuted minority thing like sometimes on Sundays we under the officially atheistic Communist watch [football] together. One thing we government. have in common is we all root for the In 1988, Pope John Paul II canonized a [Indianapolis] Colts! group of 117 Vietnamese martyrs who are “Whenever we are together,” he a representative sample of the estimated continued, “we find out there are more 150,000 to 300,000 Catholic faithful in similarities between us than differences.” Vietnam who gave their lives for their faith over the centuries. Honoring Our Lady Their feast day is Nov. 24, which One tie that binds the entire faith this year fell on Thanksgiving. Fittingly, community of St. Joseph Parish is a deep Le Bao Uyen, left, and Chau Kachelmyer enjoy a reception following the Vietnamese Martyrs’ Mass on thankfulness was at the heart of the devotion to the Blessed Mother, according Nov. 27 at St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis. Both are actively involved in the parish, which is home Martyrs’ Mass held three days later, to Father Minh Duong, the parish’s associate to the archdiocese’s Vietnamese Catholic Community. followed by a bountiful reception in the pastor. The Vietnamese congregation, which parish hall with traditional Vietnamese he leads, held a Dec. 18 fundraiser in the to the approximately 150 Vietnamese over the area to the church to celebrate and foods. parish hall to raise money for a large statue families who call St. Joseph Parish home. share their traditions with others. Vietnamese parishioners at St. Joseph of the Virgin Mary that parishioners have Father Duong is a priest of the Diocese “We see the community grow every Parish are grateful to have a faith home ordered from Vietnam. of Quinhon in Vietnam ministering in the day,” Nguyen said. “I feel very much at where they can gather to celebrate the The statue, which Father Duong says Archdiocese of Indianapolis. home here.” will be the focal point Masses in Vietnamese are celebrated at of an outdoor shrine at St. Joseph twice every Sunday, at (Victoria Arthur is a freelance writer the parish, will honor 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Like Chau and and member of St. Malachy Parish in Our Lady of La Vang. Nguyen, Vietnamese people come from all Brownsburg.) † This is the title given to the Virgin Mary as she appeared to the faithful in late 18th-century Vietnamese New Year Mass Vietnam. To escape religious persecution, a band of to be celebrated on Jan. 29 Vietnamese Catholics had taken refuge By Victoria Arthur come home, no matter where they have in the jungle of La Special to The Criterion been, to celebrate with loved ones. Vang, where they met Friends exchange gifts, we pay respect secretly to practice The calendar may read mid-January, to our ancestors, and we thank God for their faith, including but for the Vietnamese community, New the last year and ask for his blessing on praying the rosary every Year’s celebrations are still to come. the New Year.” day at dusk. In 1798, The Vietnamese Lunar New Year, The Jan. 29 liturgy will include a the Blessed Mother known as Tet Nguyen Dan or simply number of special symbols and rituals, appeared to encourage “Tet,” is a three-day event that begins Kachelmyer said. One is selecting a these people, who were this year on Jan. 28. Vietnamese Scripture passage hanging on a mai suffering hardships, Catholics in Indianapolis are busy flower tree—a custom harkening to the including sickness preparing for their annual Tet Mass, Vietnamese tradition of picking a bud from contaminated which is rich in meaning and ritual. from a tree to bring good luck in the water. The faithful were All are welcome to attend the special new year. reportedly cured of their Mass, set for 1 p.m. on Jan. 29, at St. “One member of each family will illnesses after Mary Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., get in line to receive the word of God instructed them to boil in Indianapolis. from the tree and practice and pray it as leaves from the plentiful “This is the biggest and most instructed,” she said. “Also during the jungle vegetation. important festival for Vietnamese Mass, four different generations will “This shrine will be people of all religions,” said Chau pay respects with incense in front of the Tram Le, a member of the choir of the archdiocesan Vietnamese Catholic a beautiful reminder Kachelmyer, a leader of the Vietnamese altar.” Congregation, and longtime congregation member Hoa Nguyen assist of what Our Lady did Catholic Congregation, which is based A reception with music and Bella Tran with her traditional costume. The members of St. Joseph for the Vietnamese at St. Joseph Parish. “Tet is the most traditional Vietnamese food will follow Parish in Indianapolis were preparing for the outdoor procession prior to people,” said Father grand event for our culture. Children in the parish hall. † the annual Vietnamese Martyrs’ Mass on Nov. 27 at the parish. Duong, who ministers Page 6 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017

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

January 14 yearlong celebration honoring substitution, and stocking your Infants, Indianapolis. Mass January 25 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. White Violet Center for Marian University’s 80th year pantry, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $35, and Divine Mercy Chaplet at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Open House for Prospective Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of in Indianapolis, 6-7:30 p.m., registration deadline Jan. 13. 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the 1347 N. Meridian St., Families, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Providence, Saint Mary-of- free. Information: 317-955- Information: 812-535-2931, Archangel Church, 3354 Indianapolis. Archdiocese of Information: 317-251-3997 or the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the- 6213. [email protected], events. W. 30th St., followed by Indianapolis Vigil for Life, [email protected]. Woods. Perfect Pastry at sistersofprovidence.org. prayer at a local abortion sponsored by the Secretariat Home, techniques of making January 19 center, and continued prayer at for Pastoral Ministries, 6:30- February 1 pastry in a home kitchen, January 20 the church for those who wish 9 p.m., for youth, young 1-5 p.m., $45. Information: St. Joseph Church, 1401 to remain. adults and families. President Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw. S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Northside Knights of of Adore Ministries Ennie Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., org, events.sistersofprovidence. Third Thursday Adoration, Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st January 23 Hickman presenting, no Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, org. interceding for women St., Indianapolis. Catholic charge, donations for Birthline Catholic, educational, experiencing crisis pregnancy, Business Exchange, SS. Peter and Paul accepted. Registration: www. charitable and social singles, January 18 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at WTHR news reporter David Cathedral, 1347 N. vigilforlife.eventbrite.com. 50 and over, single, separated, Christ the King Church, 5:45 p.m. MacAnally presenting, Mass, Meridian St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-236-1569 or widowed or divorced. New 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., breakfast and program, Mass and Prayerful [email protected]. members welcome. 6 p.m. Indianapolis, “Being a Our Lady of Peace Cemetery 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 Witness for the Legal Information: 317-243-0777. Catholic in a Busy World,” and Mausoleum, 9001 non-members, breakfast Protection of Unborn January 26 nationally recognized Catholic Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. included. Reservations Children, noon Mass February 1-March 15 motivational speaker Mike Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. and information: www. followed by opportunity to Pregnancy Care Center Patin presenting on raising Information: 317-574-8898 or catholicbusinessexchange.org. participate in eucharistic of Southeast Indiana, 62 St. Patrick Parish, 1807 Poplar a family of faith, 7-9 p.m. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. adoration or procession Doughty Rd., Suite 4 and 5, St., Terre Haute. Catholics Information: 317-255-3666, St. Jude School, 5375 along Meridian Street with Lawrenceburg. Open House, Returning Home, 7-week [email protected]. White Violet Center for McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Benediction to follow in 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., view program to welcome inactive Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Kindergarten Open House, cathedral about 2:30 p.m. the newly renovated space and Catholics back into the Marian University, Marian Providence, Saint Mary-of- 12:30-2 p.m. Information: Parking available at the learn about expanded services. community led by returning Hall Theater, 3200 Cold the-Woods, St. Mary-of- 317-784-6828 or Archbishop Edward Information: 812-537-4357 or Catholics, Wednesdays Springs Rd., Indianapolis. the-Woods. Cook Without www.sjsindy.org. T. O’Meara Catholic Center, www.helpimpregnant.org. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. beginning “A Sign of the Cross,” a Book: Creative Answers 1400 N. Meridian St. Feb. 1, free. Information, screening of the documentary to “What’s for Dinner?” January 21 Information: 317-236-1569, January 29 registration: Donna Wenstrup, on the Sisters of St. Francis Learn to think like a chef, www.archindy.org/plfl/ or 815-232-8518 or Donna. of Oldenburg to kick off the flexible recipes, ingredient Helpers of God’s Precious [email protected]. St. Matthew School, 4100 [email protected]. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to VIPs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Retreats and Programs Frank and Margaret (Caradonna) Lori, members of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in January 27 includes light snacks and and includes light dinner. Clarksville, will celebrate their 70th wedding Our Lady of Fatima Retreat refreshments. Information and Information and registration: anniversary on Jan. 18. House, 5353 E. 56th St., registration: 317-545-7681, 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or The couple was married in St. Mary Church in Indianapolis. Silent Self- ext. 107, marcia.johnson@ www.archindy.org/fatima. New Albany on Jan. 18, 1947. Guided Day of Reflection, archindy.org or They have three sons: Joseph and Archbishop $32 includes room for the day, www.archindy.org/fatima. February 15 William E. Lori of Baltimore, and the late continental breakfast, lunch Frankie Lori. and use of common areas, Benedict Inn Retreat and Cards and well wishes can be sent to additional $37 extends stay February 10-12 Conference Center, 1402 Diversicare of Providence, 4915 Charlestown to include the night before Archabbey Guest House Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Road, New Albany, IN 47150. † or night after day of silence and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Spend a Day with God: and includes light dinner. Drive, St. Meinrad, “Almost Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.- Information and registration: Paradise,” for married 4 p.m., $35 includes room and Prayer service for new government leaders 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or couples, Benedictine Father lunch; spiritual direction $30 www.archindy.org/fatima. Noël Mueller presenting, (optional). Information and set for Jan. 20 at St. Thomas Aquinas $425 double. Information: registration: 317-788-7581, Benedict Inn Retreat & 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ www.benedictinn.org. An interfaith prayer service for Schwab, St. Thomas Aquinas pastor; Conference Center, 1402 saintmeinrad.edu. new state and federal government Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Southern Ave., Beech Grove. leaders will be held at St. Thomas Senior Rabbi Brett Krichiver; 6th Annual Girls’ Night Out: February 17-18 Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood and Nur-Allah Islamic Center of Women Helping Women, February 13 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Ave., in Indianapolis, at 10 a.m. on Indianapolis Resident Imam Michael 7-9:30 p.m., $25 per person. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Jan. 20. “Mikal” Saahir, Information: 317-788-7581, House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Prayers will be led by several All are invited to attend this www.benedictinn.org. Indianapolis. Silent Self- Preparation Conference, people, including Father Steven interfaith gathering. † Guided Day of Reflection, $255 with overnight January 30 $32 includes room for the day, accommodations (two rooms), continental breakfast, lunch $185 for commuters, includes Our Lady of Fatima Retreat and use of common areas, meals, snacks and materials. Help your marriage at Retrouvaille House, 5353 E. 56th St., additional $37 extends stay Information, registration: Indianapolis. Evening of to include the night before www.archindy.org/plfl/ retreat on Feb. 24-26 in Indianapolis Reflection, 6:30-9 p.m., $35 or night after day of silence marriage-precana.html. A Retrouvaille (pronounced “retro-vi”) thousands of couples heal their hurting retreat for troubled marriages will marriages. be held at Our Lady of Fatima To get confidential information Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in about the program or to register Indianapolis, on Feb. 24-26. for the Feb.24-26 weekend/post- Retrouvaille is a worldwide program weekend sessions, log onto www. that offers tools needed for hurting HelpOurMarriage.com or www. couples to rediscover a loving marriage retrouvaille.org, e-mail RetrouIndy@ relationship. For more than 30 years, gmail.com or call 317-489-6811​ for ​ the program has helped hundreds of confidential registration information. †

Crusaders for Life to join in Service for the Unborn on Jan. 22 in Indianapolis The public is invited to join Right for Life in 2016, followed by to Life of Indianapolis and a busload the Memorial Rose Ceremony, of students from Crusaders for Life commemorating the lives lost to in Chicago in prayer for the annual abortion each year since 1973. Memorial Service for the Unborn at Immediately after the memorial the Indiana War Memorial, 431 service, there will be a peaceful march ‘We the People’ winners N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at from the War Memorial to the Soldiers 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 in commemoration and Sailors Monument. Members of the civics team of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, along with their coach Jill of the 44th anniversary of the tragic All are invited, and students are Baisinger, left, and Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steven David, third from right in the back row, Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. especially encouraged to join with the pose with their trophy for taking first place in the “We the People” State Finals at Union Station The keynote speaker is Antiochian Crusaders for Life. Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis on Dec. 12. The team won four out of six unit awards and first place Orthodox Father Josiah Trenham, For more information, call 317-582- overall. (Submitted photo) speaker at the West Coast March 1526 or log onto www.rtlindy.org. † The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 7

The Face of Mercy (from Pope Francis’ papal bull “Misericordiae Vultus”)

By Daniel Conway New series to reflect on teaching of Pope Francis (Editor’s note: This week, we begin a new Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in very public “Preach the Gospel always,” St. Francis “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s series by Criterion editorial committee and powerful ways. of Assisi is said to have taught. “When mercy. These words might well sum up member Daniel Conway on the teaching But Pope Francis is always teaching. necessary, use words.” All other times, the mystery of the Christian faith. Mercy of Pope Francis.) Homilies at daily Masses, Sunday the great saint counseled, live as faithful has become living and visible in Jesus of Angelus reflections, catecheses given witnesses to Jesus Christ and the way he Nazareth, reaching its culmination in him. As a member of The Criterion’s during the Wednesday general audiences, lived. Pope Francis takes these words to The Father, ‘rich in mercy’ (Eph 2:4), editorial committee, I have been asked and many other forms of communication heart, and he tries to live them in visible, after having revealed his name to Moses to write a series of reflections on the reveal the mind and heart of the first pope often dramatic ways in his ministry as the as ‘a God merciful and gracious, slow to teaching of Pope Francis. from Argentina, a Jesuit known for his bishop of Rome. anger, and abounding in steadfast love and Popes teach using a variety of strict observance of the vow of poverty In this weekly column, I will offer faithfulness’ (Ex 34:6), has never ceased instruments both formal and informal. and his commitment to live simply as a reflections on the teaching of Pope to show, in various ways throughout Encyclicals such as “Laudato Si’, man of the people with a special love for Francis, his words and his example. history, his divine nature. In the ‘fullness on Care for Our Common Home,” the poor. I’ll also point out the ways in which of time’ (Gal 4:4), when everything had apostolic exhortations such as Pope Francis, like his namesake, his pastoral style—the way he lives been arranged according to his plan of “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”) “il Poverello,” the poor saint from Assisi, and ministers—underscores his formal salvation, he sent his only Son into the and papal bulls such as “Misericordiae tries to lead a simple life, but he also teaching. world, born of the Virgin Mary, to Vultus” (“The Face of Mercy”) receive relies on symbolic gestures such as living The name of this column, “The Face reveal his love for us in a definitive way. lots of attention in the media. These in the Vatican’s guesthouse instead of the of Mercy,” is taken from the pope’s Whoever sees Jesus sees the Father are important statements of Church apostolic palace or riding in an ordinary proclamation of the Jubilee Year of (cf. Jn 14:9). Jesus of Nazareth, by his teaching, and they reflect the passion car instead of a limousine, to illustrate his Mercy, “Misericordiae Vultus” (“The words, his actions, and his entire person and wisdom of the current pope, teaching. Face of Mercy”): reveals the mercy of God.” †

El rostro de la misericordia/Daniel Conway Nueva serie de reflexión sobre las enseñanzas del papa Francisco (Nota del editor: esta semana y la sabiduría de nuestro actual pontífice, un automóvil ordinario en vez de en una de la Misericordia, titulada “Misericordiae comenzamos una nueva serie a cargo Jorge Mario Bergoglio, de formas muy limosina, para ilustrar sus enseñanzas. Vultus” (“El rostro de la misericordia”): del miembro del comité editorial del The manifiestas e impactantes. Se dice que san Francisco de Asís “Jesucristo es el rostro de la misericordia Criterion, Daniel Conway, acerca de las Pero el papa Francisco nunca deja enseñaba “vivan el evangelio siempre.” del Padre. El misterio de la fe cristiana enseñanzas del papa Francisco). de impartir sus enseñanzas. En las “Cuando sea necesario, usen palabras.” parece encontrar su síntesis en esta palabra. homilías de las misas diarias, en las En las demás situaciones, el gran santo Ella se ha vuelto viva, visible y ha alcanzado Como integrante del comité editorial reflexiones durante el Angelus dominical, aconsejaba vivir como testigos fieles de su culmen en Jesús de Nazaret. El Padre, del The Criterion se me ha encomendado en la catequesis durante las audiencias Jesucristo y de su forma de vida. El papa ‘rico en misericordia’ (Ef 2:4), después de escribir una serie de reflexiones sobre las generales de los miércoles y en muchas Francisco se toma a pecho estas palabras haber revelado su nombre a Moisés como enseñanzas del papa Francisco. otras formas de comunicación se revela y procura vivirlas de una forma visible ‘Dios compasivo y misericordioso, lento Para cumplir con su cometido, el papa el pensamiento y el sentir del primer y a veces drástica en su ministerio como a la ira, y pródigo en amor y fidelidad’ se vale de diversos instrumentos, tanto papa argentino, un jesuita famoso por su obispo de Roma. (Ex 34:6) no ha cesado de dar a conocer formales como informales. Encíclicas estricta adherencia al voto de pobreza y En esta columna semanal ofreceré en varios modos y en tantos momentos como “Laudato Si’, sobre el cuidado de su compromiso de vivir sencillamente reflexiones sobre las enseñanzas del papa de la historia su naturaleza divina. En la la casa común,” exhortaciones apostólicas como un hombre del pueblo, con especial Francisco, sus palabras y su ejemplo. ‘plenitud del tiempo’ (Gal 4:4), cuando todo tales como “Amoris Laetitia” (“La devoción hacia los pobres. También señalaré de qué forma su estilo estaba dispuesto según su plan de salvación, alegría del amor”) y bulas papales como El papa Francisco, al igual que su pastoral—el modo en que vive y su Él envió a su Hijo nacido de la Virgen María “Misericordiae Vultus” (“El rostro de la tocayo “il Poverello,” el Pobre de Asís, ministerio—refuerza sus enseñanzas para revelarnos de manera definitiva su misericordia”) reciben gran atención en procura llevar una vida sencilla, pero formales. amor. Quien lo ve a Él ve al Padre los medios de comunicación. Todas ellas también apela a gestos simbólicos como El nombre de esta columna, “El (cfr Jn 14:9). Jesús de Nazaret con constituyen declaraciones importantes sobre vivir en la casa de huéspedes en vez de rostro de la misericordia,” proviene de la su palabra, con sus gestos y con toda su la doctrina de la Iglesia y reflejan la pasión en el palacio apostólico o desplazarse en proclamación del Santo Padre del Jubileo persona revela la misericordia de Dios.” †

Pope Francis to diplomats: Break bad habits of war and injustice VATICAN CITY (CNS)—At the start spread of injustice, social inequality and Religions are “called to promote social policies aimed at fighting poverty of a new year, Pope Francis laid out a corruption.” peace,” he said, appealing to “all and promoting the family as well as invest laundry list of suggested resolutions for The waste, “greedy exploitation” and religious authorities to join in reaffirming heavily in education and culture so as to religious and political leaders for making inequitable distribution of the world’s unequivocally that one can never kill in eliminate the sort of “terrain” that spreads a joint commitment toward building resources provoke conflict, he said, and God’s name.” fundamentalism. peace. human trafficking, especially the abuse “The fundamentalist-inspired Christians, whose divisions “have No conflict exists that is “a habit and exploitation of children, cannot be terrorism” that has been killing so many endured too long,” also must heal past impossible to break,” the pope said, but overlooked. innocent people the past year is “a wounds and journey forward together he underlined that kicking such a habit Another enemy of peace, the pope said, homicidal madness which misuses God’s with common goals since many of those requires greater efforts to rectify social are ideologies that exploit “social unrest name in order to disseminate death in a conflicts have threatened social harmony injustice, protect religious freedom, jump- in order to foment contempt and hate” and play for domination and power.” and peace, the pope said. start peace talks, end the arms trade and target others as enemies to be eliminated. Fundamentalist terrorism is the fruit Peace, he said, entails greater justice cooperate in responding to climate change “Under the guise of promising great of deep “spiritual poverty” that does not and mercy in the world, especially toward and the immigration and refugee crises. benefits, [such ideologies] instead leave a connect a pious fear of God with the foreigners, migrants and refugees. In a 45-minute speech on Jan. 9 to trail of poverty, division, social tensions, mandate to love one’s neighbor. Often “A common commitment is needed, diplomats accredited to the Vatican, suffering and, not infrequently, death,” he it also is linked to deep social poverty, one focused on offering them a dignified the pope underlined what he saw as the said. which demands action including on the welcome,” he said. It means recognizing real “enemies of peace,” and the best What peace requires, he said, is part of government leaders. people have a right to emigrate and take responses that could be made by today’s “a vision of human beings capable of Political leaders must guarantee “in up a new residence without feeling their religious and political leaders. promoting an integral development the public forum the right to religious security and cultural identity are being “One enemy of peace,” he said, is respectful of their transcendent dignity,” freedom,” and recognize the positive threatened. Immigrants, however, also seeing the human person as a means to as well as the courage and commitment to contribution religious values make in must respect local laws and cultures, he an end, which “opens the way to the seek to build peace together every day. society, he said. They must promote added. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017

celebrates Sunday Mass INSTALLATION in 20 languages and continued from page 1 has about 1.5 million members, compared to Archbishop Pierre told Cardinal Tobin, the 224,000 Catholics “We are confident that in imitation of the in the Archdiocese of Good Shepherd, your episcopal ministry Indianapolis. will be both hospitable and welcoming.” “It’s so important The nuncio read the apostolic mandate that somebody of that from Pope Francis to the Newark talent and experience is Archdiocese’s college of consultors to now the head of a major authorize Cardinal Tobin’s appointment diocese that has so many as the new archbishop of Newark. The immigrants,” letter noted that Cardinal Tobin carried Msgr. Stumpf said. out his episcopal responsibility to his “That’s critical, flock in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis particularly at a time for four years “with prudence, decision- when we’re struggling making and much learning.” It also around issues about commended him to the protection of immigration, and St. Patrick and there are fears around St. Elizabeth, patrons of the Archdiocese immigrants.” of Newark. The installation Mass Carrying the unfurled scroll with the was also a “bittersweet mandate raised high in front of him, experience” for Annette Cardinal Tobin walked down the main “Mickey” Lentz, a aisle and was greeted with sustained close friend of Cardinal applause in the cathedral that was filled Tobin and chancellor to capacity. of the Archdiocese of A woman reacts as she receives Communion from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin during his Jan. 6 installation Mass at the New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Indianapolis. Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) his wife, Mary Pat, as well as “The basilica came to Sen. Robert Menendez were among the life—beautiful music, Christmas flowers, and laity of the Archdiocese civic representatives. About 40 members a full house, and great participation and of Newark, ecumenical and of Cardinal Tobin’s extended family were spirit,” Lentz said about the liturgy. “It interreligious groups and civil also at the installation Mass. So were gave me a sense of peace for him. His authorities. about 30 people from the Archdiocese of homily was one of being thankful for the The responsorial psalm Indianapolis. gift of grace.” was a version of Psalm 98 “I had a great sense of gratitude Lentz showed a similar gift of grace commissioned for the occasion during the Mass that we had him for as she considered the future of Cardinal from Pedro Rubalcava. four years and what a blessing he’s Tobin in Newark. “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem,” been,” said Msgr. William F. Stumpf, a “I hope that God will give him the “Joy to the World,” “The First close friend of Cardinal Tobin and now courage and grace to move forward,” she Noel” and “Hark the Herald the administrator of the Archdiocese of said. “Making his needs known to the Angels Sing” rang out in the Indianapolis. “But there was also that Father, he will succeed, without a doubt. church decorated with red real sense that he’s not going to be here He has much to do, but he has the will poinsettias and evergreen anymore and he doesn’t belong to us. with which to make it happen.” wreaths. “It just reminded me again of how The installation took place during the Ethnic diversity in the much I miss him, and we’ll all miss him. Christmas liturgical season. “O Come, Archdiocese of Newark was It was very emotional.” All Ye Faithful” was the opening hymn. represented by prayers of Yet, Msgr. Stumpf also realizes why “Angels We Have Heard on High” was intercession in Spanish, English, Pope Francis called Cardinal Tobin sung as the cardinal accepted greetings Korean, Polish, Creole, Ibo, to lead Newark, an archdiocese that from representatives of clergy, religious, Portuguese, Tagalog and Italian. At the end of Mass, Cardinal Tobin thanked “all those families to which I belong, beginning with the one that’s put up with me for 64 years,” specifically his mother, 12 brothers and sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who were present. He said his family Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin concelebrates his Jan. 6 installation Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the taught him how to love and Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) share while growing up in a one- bathroom house with eight sisters. Of his newest family in Newark, The cardinal extended thanks to his Cardinal Tobin said, “These past couple Redemptorist family and “bishops in of months have been an interesting episcopal service in Indiana and New roller coaster of emotions, a time of Jersey.” When he thanked Archbishop preparation, anticipation and change Meyers for his welcome and “the care for all of us.” He expressed “heartfelt, you’ve given to this archdiocese for sincere thanks” to the “army of people” 15 years,” the congregation offered who worked since his appointment was sustained applause. announced on Nov. 7 to plan multiple Thanking the people in the services and celebratory events. Archdiocese of Indianapolis for all they taught him and now mean to him, (Criterion staff writer Sean Gallagher Cardinal Tobin said, “I showed up there and assistant editor John Shaughnessy unexpectedly four years ago, and I was a contributed to this report. To see a photo Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin enters the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J., to begin little embarrassed to be parachuted in on gallery from the Newark installation his Jan. 6 installation Mass. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) top of these unsuspecting Hoosiers.” Mass, go to www.archindy.org.) †

Archdiocese, but before he was installed STUMPF there—began a “pastoral assessment” of the continued from page 1 Archdiocese of Indianapolis that “gives the Cardinal Tobin. “This is not a time new archbishop a real report of who is the of change. He’s just to maintain the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, what are the archdiocese, to see us through this time of key concerns and strengths of the archdiocese transition until the new archbishop comes.” that he’s going to be the shepherd of.” Msgr. Stumpf said that the fact This assessment, facilitated by a that Pope Francis did not name an private consulting group, will involve administrator for the archdiocese at the discussions with clergy and lay leaders time that he appointed Cardinal Tobin to across the archdiocese, and is expected to lead the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., be concluded by June. represented a “vote of confidence” by the Msgr. Stumpf encouraged all the Vatican about the Church in central and faithful across central and southern southern Indiana. Indiana to pray during this time of “If there were concerns that the transition until a new archbishop is archdiocese was divided or had serious appointed. issues or struggles, I think Rome would “We should be wanting to pray that have stepped in and named an apostolic God sends us a wonderful new shepherd Msgr. William F. Stumpf, center, prays the eucharistic prayer during the Oct. 4, 2015, archdiocesan administrator,” said Msgr. Stumpf. “That’s and for us, that we prepare our hearts to Respect Life Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. On Jan. 9, he was elected archdiocesan happened in other dioceses.” welcome that new shepherd,” he said. administrator by the priests who make up the archdiocesan college of consultors, and will lead the Church He also noted that Cardinal Tobin— “It’s going to be very important to make in central and southern Indiana until a new archbishop is appointed. Joining Msgr. Stumpf at the altar are after he was appointed to lead the Newark him feel a part of the archdiocese.” † Father Paul Landwerlen, left, and Father Robert Robeson. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 9 Catholic conference gears up for state legislative session By Brigid Curtis Ayer In the life category, Tebbe anticipates legislation to be introduced banning The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) the death penalty for those with serious ‘Our work and policy statements reflect an is gearing up for state legislative action as mental illnesses. application of the consistent life ethic as it 150 lawmakers returned to the Statehouse “The Catholic Church’s efforts to relates to proposed legislation, current and on Jan. 3 in Indianapolis to craft a abolish the death penalty are long biennial budget standing,” he said. “The ICC will future public policies. We shed light on the by the April 29 support legislation to ban the death value and dignity of the human person from adjournment penalty for those suffering from serious conception until natural death.’ deadline. mental illness if the bill gets a hearing.” The ICC, which Other states have enacted statutes —Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the celebrated the 50-year anniversary of its legalizing physician-assisted suicide. founding in 2016, represents the Catholic Here, state lawmakers’ interest in Indiana Catholic Conference Church in Indiana on national and state taking on the end-of-life issue has not matters of public policy. materialized, Tebbe said. The Catholic “The ICC communicates the value and Church opposes assisted suicide in all Creating a new biennial budget lends The ICC director says he believes the dignity of the human person created in its forms, and Tebbe said if a bill to itself to potential opportunities to promote session will be productive in advocating the image and likeness of God to state legalize it surfaces this year, the Church the common good. Tebbe said he will for the Church’s interests and furthering legislators and public policy makers,” will oppose it. But at this point, the ICC work with others to ensure that programs the common good. Throughout the said Glenn Tebbe, executive director, who executive director said he is unaware of to benefit the most vulnerable in society, session, Tebbe monitors or takes action on serves as the public policy spokesperson any bill being introduced in Indiana this including lower-income families and roughly 100 bills. for the bishops in Indiana. year. children or the elderly, are protected or The Indiana General Assembly consists “It is my job and the job of the In the area of education, school enhanced. of 150 legislators—100 representatives Church through the ICC to share our choice legislation emerges every year, One such issue that Tebbe said he will and 50 senators. After the 2016 election, theological perspective and practical and Tebbe expects state lawmakers be working on includes help for those Republicans maintained a super majority experience with state public servants to act on expanding state-funded with opioid drug problems, and receiving in both the House and Senate, with 70 to assist them in making sound public preschool. “As the preschool expansion Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Republicans and 30 Democrats in the policy to benefit the common good,” said takes place, I will be advocating that Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly House, and 41 Republicans and nine Tebbe. “Our work and policy statements religiously affiliated schools can known as food stamps. Democrats serving in the Senate. reflect an application of the consistent participate and not be left out of the Current Indiana law prohibits any The ICC offers several resources on life ethic as it relates to proposed equation to improve opportunities person with a drug felony to be banned its webpage. People can stay up to date legislation, current and future public for Hoosier children,” he said. The permanently from receiving food through legislative action reports, review policies. We shed light on the value Indiana Choice Scholarship Program assistance through the SNAP program, position papers or by joining the Indiana and dignity of the human person from continually undergoes “scrutiny,” and even if they qualify based on income. Catholic Action Network (I-CAN). Also conception until natural death.” Tebbe says the issue often spawns a Tebbe said evidence-based research as a part of its 50-year anniversary, the The ICC classifies issues into a few “point of contention” during legislative supports that individuals who receive ICC produced videos to explain the role broad umbrella categories, including: deliberation. During the session, adequate access to good nutrition have and importance of its involvement in life, education, families and children, Tebbe said he remains abreast and improved odds of reforming their lives, public policy making. These videos and and the common good. Tebbe has actively involved in discussions on and such a program reduces recidivism. other resources are available at the ICC identified several priority issues upon possible tweaks to the plan, and offers He added he will also support adequate webpage at www.indianacc.org. which he will take action or keep a suggestions and resources to improve funding to alleviate the needs of families watchful eye this year. access and delivery of the scholarship and children, including funding for (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for program as a whole. education, both public and nonpublic. The Criterion.) † Catholics in Congress: one-third of House, one-quarter of Senate WASHINGTON (CNS)—The and announced on Jan. 3. Of the 293 Republicans in the new fewer Protestants than the last Congress. religious makeup of the 115th Congress The Pew report notes that the large Congress, all but two, who are Jewish, are Baptists had the biggest losses—down is significantly Christian—91 percent— number of Christians in Congress has Christian. Democrats in Congress also are seven seats—followed by Anglicans and with Catholics comprising one-third of shifted in recent years with a decline predominantly Christian—80 percent— Episcopalians—down six seats. the House of Representatives and about a in the number of Protestants. In 1961, but they have more religious diversity Among non-Christian religious groups, quarter of the Senate. Protestants made up 87 percent of among non-Christians. Jews and Hindus had the biggest gains— Overall, there are six fewer Christians Congress, compared with 56 percent The 242 Democrat Congress members an increase of two seats each. Jews now in the new Congress, at 485 members. But today. Catholics, conversely, made up include 28 Jews, three Buddhists, three hold 30 seats in Congress. The number there are four more Catholics, who now 19 percent of the 87th Congress, and now Hindus, two Muslims and one Unitarian of Hindus rose from one to three, and the total 168. are 31 percent of the legislative body. Universalist, in addition to one religiously number of Buddhists increased from two The high percentage of Christians in Looking at each party, two-thirds, or unaffiliated member and 10 who declined to three. Congress is similar to the 87th Congress 67 percent, of Republicans in the new to state their religious affiliation. The number of Muslims in Congress— in 1961, when such information was Congress are Protestant, and 27 percent of Overall, the new Congress has seven two—remained unchanged. † first collected. At the time, 95 percent of Republicans are Catholic. 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IS-5987722 Page 10 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Guard the faith, make it grow, pope tells parents at baptism VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Parents are “Mothers, nurse them without fear, charged with guarding the faith given to with all normality, like Our Lady nursed their children at baptism and helping them Jesus,” he told them. become true witnesses by example rather Later, before praying the Angelus than just rules, Pope Francis said. with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, By asking the Church for faith for Pope Francis said the feast of the Lord’s their children through the sacrament of baptism helps “us to the rediscover the baptism, Christian parents have the task beauty of being a baptized people.” of helping their children to grow so that The baptized, he said, are “sinners they “may be witnesses for all of us: also saved by the grace of Christ, truly inserted for us priests, bishops, everyone,” the by the power of the Holy Spirit in the pope said during a Mass in the Sistine filial relationship of Jesus with the Father Chapel. and welcomed into the womb of mother During the Mass on Jan. 8, the feast Church” where Christians are capable of of the Baptism of the Lord, Pope Francis being brothers and sisters with everyone. baptized 28 infants—15 boys and 13 girls. Noting John the Baptist’s feelings of “Faith is not reciting the ‘Creed’ unworthiness in baptizing Jesus, Pope on Sunday when we go to Mass: It is Francis said John was aware “of the great not only this,” the pope said. “Faith is distance between him and Jesus.” believing that which is the truth: God the However, Jesus came into the world Father who has sent his Son and the Spirit to bridge the gap between God and man which gives us life.” and “to reunite that which was divided,” The pope’s brief homily centered on he said. the meaning of faith, which he described After his baptism, Jesus begins as a lifelong journey that “is lived” and his mission of salvation, which is leads to becoming a witness of Christ. characterized “by the style of a humble Parents, he continued, must also teach and meek servant, armed only with the through their example that faith “means strength of truth,” he said. trusting in God.” All Christians, the pope added, While the pope spoke, the faint cries are called to follow Jesus’ style of of a child echoed throughout the Sistine proclaiming the Gospel without “shouting Chapel, causing a chain reaction of crying or scolding someone.” infants. “True mission is never proselytism, but “The concert has begun!” the pope said rather attraction to Christ. But how? How jokingly. “It is because the children are in is attraction to Christ done? With one’s a place they do not know; they woke up own witness that comes from a strong Pope Francis baptizes one of 28 babies in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Jan. 8. earlier than usual. One begins with one union with him through prayer, adoration (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) note and then the others mimic. Some cry and concrete charity, which is service to simply because another one cried.” Jesus present in the least of our brothers,” a “young catechumen” he baptized on “I invoke the Holy Spirit upon them Acknowledging that some babies might he said. Jan. 7 in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae and their children so that this sacrament, be crying because they are hungry, the After reciting the Angelus prayer, Pope Marthae, where he lives. which is so simple yet at the same time pope urged the mothers to not be ashamed Francis prayed for the parents and for The Vatican provided no further details so important, may be lived with faith and to breast-feed their children in the chapel. the children he baptized, as well as for about the young person. joy,” the pope said. † Catholic-Muslim dialogue opens to support Islamic American communities WASHINGTON (CNS)—An emerging Catholic West Coast—have been effective in creating a better goals of full participation in their communities,” Cirelli said. dialogue with Muslims aims to show public support for understanding among Muslim and Catholic leaders He said Muslim counterparts to the dialogue were still Islamic American communities. on a theological level, Cirelli explained. The national being identified. The dialogue stems from concerns expressed by U.S. dialogue also will help Muslim leaders to better advocate “At this point in our nation’s history, we, the bishops, bishops in the wake of “a serious uptick in violence for current concerns, “especially with the incoming are mainly concerned with listening to and, when against American Muslims ... to make sure that they [U.S.] administration,” said Cirelli, referring to calls by appropriate, coming to stand with our Muslim colleagues are sensitive to what is going on in the [Muslim] President-elect Donald J. Trump and others to monitor in their own difficult work of addressing the fears of communities,” said Anthony Cirelli, associate director of American Muslims and limit entry of Muslim visitors ordinary Americans with respect to Muslims as well the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs from abroad. as their work in trying to change the negative narrative at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “While our meetings will still have as a central surrounding Muslims in our popular media,” Cirelli said. The dialogue, underway since last February, will component—the all-important theological conversation— The creation of the dialogue was motivated by the build on three already existing regional Catholic-Muslim right now there is an urgency to engage more in a call of “Nostra Aetate,” the Second Vatican Council’s dialogues, also overseen by the secretariat. Those kind of advocacy and policy in support of the Muslim declaration on the relations with non-Christian religions. gatherings have involved Muslim and Christian scholars community,” Cirelli told Catholic News Service (CNS). “As the national conversation around Islam grows and religious leaders, and have focused largely on Cirelli cited statistics documenting a higher number increasingly fraught, coarse and driven by fear and often academic discussions and comparisons of their respective of anti-Muslim activities nationwide as well as a recent willful misinformation, the Catholic Church must help to religious texts, Cirelli said. study by The Bridge Initiative, a Georgetown University model real dialogue and goodwill,” Bishop Mitchell T. The regional dialogues—mid-Atlantic, Midwest and research project on Islamophobia, claiming that Catholics Rozanski of Springfield, Mass., chairman of the bishops’ who regularly obtained information from Catholic media Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, said were more likely to unfavorably view Muslims than those at the time the dialogue started in February. who did not. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago was designated “The bishops’ priority at the moment is to listen to as the dialogue’s Catholic chairman and assumed the [Muslims’] concerns, their fears, their needs ... and so position on Jan. 1, Cirelli said. discern how we as Catholics can help them achieve their He said that as part of the dialogue’s launch last February, Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego held a public discussion with Sayyid M. Syeed, national director of the Islamic Society of North America’s Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances. During the widely publicized event at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Bishop McElroy challenged U.S. Catholics to take an active role in combating “the scourge of anti-Islamic prejudice.” The next dialogue is set for March 7-9 in Chicago. On March 8, Bishop McElroy will discuss the common good tradition in the Catholic Church. An Islamic scholar, who has yet to be named, will address the Islamic understanding of hospitality in the Quran. †

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By Mike Nelson behavioral health by Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia. “Our compassion,” “I remember sitting in the hospital,” said Kay Hughes, the bishop said, “must be combined with a sense of “huddled in a little group of about six, when one of us justice forged in the crucible of our awareness of our received a visit from her pastor. The rest of us sat there interdependence, our respect for the human dignity of and related things like, ‘My pastor never visits me, no each person, and our awareness that Jesus resides in each one from the Church visits me. I’ve never even received a of us.” card from my church, let alone visits or flowers.’ ” • “Disabilities in Parishes Across the United States: This story, told by a woman who struggled with mental How Parishes in the United States Accommodate and illness—and her faith community’s lack of awareness Serve People with Disabilities,” a 2016 report by the or action to address it—begins “Welcomed and Valued: Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate. The report Building Faith Communities of Support and Hope with noted that a majority of parishes have taken action to People with Mental Illness and Their Families,” a 2009 accommodate those with any sort of disability in parish publication of the National Catholic Partnership on life and activities. Disability (NCPD) and its Council on Mental Illness. And in June 2016, Pope Francis—celebrating a Mass The NCPD—a leader in actively addressing mental for the Jubilee for the Sick and Disabled that was part illness within the context of the Catholic faith—stresses that of the Holy Year of Mercy—stated, with characteristic welcome and inclusion of such individuals is the only option bluntness, “The world does not become better because for a Catholic community that promotes respect for life. only apparently ‘perfect’ people live there … but when “People with mental illness have many gifts and human solidarity, mutual acceptance and respect increase. talents that add to the life of a community of faith,” states … The way we experience illness and disability is an “Welcomed and Valued.” index of the love we are ready to offer.” “Once we strip away the generalizations and In the U.S., promoting a culture of welcome, distortions, we are better able to see people for who they acceptance and inclusion for those with mental illness truly are, individuals created in the image of God, our has been led by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Two brothers and sisters.” decades ago, led by Deacon Tom Lambert of Our Lady Such awareness and action is essential, given that of Mount Carmel Parish, the archdiocese established its mental illness is experienced by one in five U.S. adults Commission on Mental Illness, with a membership that each year, according to the American Psychiatric includes persons with mental illness and mental health Association Foundation and the Mental Health and Faith service providers. Community Partnership in “Mental Health: A Guide for The commission annually coordinates and presents Faith Leaders.” workshops, liturgies and parish-based, semi-weekly “faith But, the report adds, “Mental illness is treatable. The and fellowship” meetings for small groups of mentally ill vast majority of individuals with mental illness continue people and parish volunteers. to function in their daily lives.” Other dioceses, notably the Archdiocese of Portland, That message underscores the NCPD’s mission “to Oregon, and its Office for People with Disabilities, offer fully include people with mental illness and their families resources that address how to welcome and include those Deacon Tom Lambert of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in in the life of the Church, and to support them as they seek with mental illness in parish life. Chicago is pictured in this 2011 photo when he co-chaired the justice in our society.” Amy Simpson, the author of Troubled Minds: Mental National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s (NCPD) Council on The distinction between mental illness and disabilities Illness and the Church’s Mission, suggests that the first Mental Illness and served as president of Faith and Fellowship, a of a physical, developmental or emotional nature has not step for any parish or individual wanting to address the Chicago-based outreach to people with severe mental illnesses. always been made by the Catholic Church in its outreach issue of mental illness is to “talk about it,” noting that The NCPD—a leader in actively addressing mental illness within efforts and documents, although such efforts make clear most who have mental illness do so “quietly and in the context of the Catholic faith—stresses that welcome and that individuals seen as “different” because of their shame.” inclusion of such individuals is the only option for a Catholic disabilities are no less deserving of love, acceptance and People who have mental illness, Simpson asserts, community that promotes respect for life. (CNS/Karen Callaway, Catholic support than anyone else. Some examples: “need friends who will not abandon them when they’re New World) • The U.S. bishops’ 1978 pastoral statement on persons symptomatic.” with disabilities. “Scripture teaches us that … ‘you shall And if a faith community can’t be a source of “We are not our diagnosis. We, too, have gifts and love your neighbor as yourself’ ” (Mk 12:31, Mt 22:39), friendship and support, who can? talents to be shared. You need to understand our serious the bishops wrote. “We must love others from the inside “How can it be,” Kay Hughes asks in “Welcomed and needs.” out … accepting their difference from us in the same way Valued,” “that a church is not a safe place—a sanctuary that we accept our difference from them.” for those who need respect, dignity, affirmation, prayer (Catholic journalist Mike Nelson writes from southern • “Hearts Made Whole,” a 2011 pastoral letter on and hope for recovery? California.) † Scripture can provide comfort and consolation in times of crisis and fear

By Effie Caldarola need professional help. We always need community ready to meet us there. support and the arms of loved ones. In Matthew, Chapter 6, Jesus provides beautiful Desolation and crisis come to all of us in life. And in the midst of trouble, the believer finds a reflections on worry: “Do not worry about tomorrow; Sorrow, depression, addiction, anxiety and loss are part haven from the storm in Scripture. Most of us have tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is of the human condition. At some time, we each face a our favorite passages, the place where consolation its own evil” (Mt 6:34). low point. washes over us. Scripture helps us find peace in the And how many of us have found comfort in our Where do we turn in times of need? Sometimes, we presence of God and supports us in a moment of sleepless hours visualizing Jesus calming the storm as trouble. his terrified disciples recoil from the pounding waves? Many scholars note that the most The message I’ve seen posted at a retreat center common phrase in the Bible is “Be not always seems to underscore this Scripture passage’s afraid” and its variants. concern for our anxiety: “Sometimes the Lord calms the The prophets used this phrase. Isaiah storm, and sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms speaks in God’s voice: “Do not fear: I am his child.” with you; do not be anxious: I am your Each of us has special Scripture readings that God” (Is 41:10). offer safe harbor from trouble. For some, it may be Angels always tell us not to fear, the woman with the hemorrhage, touching the hem as an angel did when he told Joseph of Jesus’s garment and being cured. Others may in a dream to take Mary as his wife. find it peaceful to go with Jesus when he slips away Even Jesus uses the phrase to calm our in the early morning to find a quiet place and pray apprehension: Walking on the water in there. St. Matthew’s rendition, Jesus tells his The important thing is to return again and again to terrified disciples, “Take courage, it is I. the passage that offers us the most help in times of need. Do not be afraid” (Mt 14:27). And that’s This is where the Lord waits to comfort us. just one of many times he urges us away God does not scold us for our fear or anxiety or from fear. trouble. God does not want us to approach Scripture Perhaps it’s this mantra-like repetition with guilt, but rather with an acknowledgement of our A community member holds up a Bible during a July 7 vigil in Baton Rouge, of the phrase that makes it most consoling. dependency and our need. La. A message posted at a retreat center always seems to underscore God’s Angels and prophets alike know that we Bring your fear to Scripture and do not be afraid. concern for our anxiety as found in the Scriptures: “Sometimes the Lord calms mortals fall prey to terror and anxiety. Fear the storm, and sometimes he lets the storm rage and calms his child.” is so a part of our psychic makeup, and (Effie Caldarola is a freelance writer and a columnist (CNS photo/Jeffrey Dubinsky, Reuters) God, who is very aware of our distress, is for Catholic News Service.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something/Christina Capecchi My first visits as a journalist with St. Pope John Paul II The pursuit of Friends have encouraged me to write That Mass was some event! An got actress Helen Hayes to introduce the happiness in some columns about some of my estimated 1 million people were in the record we produced. We also published experiences during my 69 years of park to see the pope, and I had never seen the pope’s talks in our quarterly The Pope working for the so many people in one place before. The Speaks, and we published a special book the new year Catholic press. I pope’s plane arrived and flew low over the with numerous photos of the visit. Don Currey was a 30-year-old thought I’d start with park before landing. The people went wild. I asked for an audience with the pope graduate student when he cut down the my time with St. Pope After the Mass, we were bused to the to present samples of all this material, world’s oldest tree. John Paul II. archbishop’s home, where the pope was and the audience was granted. The pope A brown-eyed, In 1979, I was staying. After dinner, he came out to meet received all the material we brought and sun-tanned geography president and the press, giving us a little homily but not was very friendly, although, I have to student at the publisher of the answering questions. add, not nearly as warm and interested as University of North Catholic publishing The pope’s itinerary took him to New Blessed Pope Paul VI had been when we Carolina, Don was company Our Sunday York and then to Washington. I had met with him. striking in his looks Visitor (OSV), and also received an invitation to the White House Prior to our meeting, Marie had bought and his ambitions: president of the International Federation while the pope was there to visit President about a zillion rosaries for the pope to to better understand of Catholic Press Associations. We Jimmy Carter, so my wife Marie and I bless and had them in a big white plastic Ice-Age glaciology by scheduled a conference of the federation flew back to Washington. However, that bag. Suddenly the pope said, “The examining bristlecone for Dublin, and it turned out that we were White House reception for the pope was rosaries.” Marie, who had stayed in the trees. And so he found there at the same time as Pope John Paul II not very intimate. background while I was explaining OSV’s himself in Nevada in the summer of 1964 was making his first visit to the United The most intimate visit Marie and I had publications to the pope, came forward amid a grove of bristlecones on Wheeler States, stopping in Ireland on the way. with him was in March of 1980. During quickly, wondering how the pope knew Peak Mountain when his tree corer got The Archbishop of Dublin had a the pope’s visit to America, Our Sunday that she had rosaries to be blessed. But stuck in a tree. reception for us the day before the pope’s Visitor went all out to cover the trip. We it turned out that the pope was calling to Since it would not come out, a park arrival, and he couldn’t have been more had reporters and photographers wherever one of his assistants to bring rosaries to ranger helped him remove his instrument by gracious. More than that, he gave us front he went. We recorded his addresses, used give to us. cutting down the tree. Don began to count row seats at the Mass the pope was going some of the music from Dave Brubeck’s Next week: Some other visits with its rings and eventually realized, much to to celebrate in Phoenix Park. Mass “To Hope” as background, and John Paul II. † his dismay, that he had felled a tree that was 4,844 years old—what was then considered It’s All Good/Patti Lamb the oldest tree on the planet. The tragic mistake advanced geographers’ understanding of longevity, Approach 2017 with an optimistic and peaceful heart which had been correlated with the size A few days before Christmas, my 9-year-old daughter was • “The unfortunate house flood of 2017” of trees, like the Redwoods of California. jubilant when she found a certain book in the children’s section • “Archbishop Tobin becomes a Cardinal.” Ice-burnished bristlecone pines, with their at the library. She had never expressed such enthusiasm over a While I was working on the calendar, my daughter darted into storybook swirls on gnarled limbs—trees book. I silently cheered, hoping to myself the room and shared an unexpected twist that she read about in that peak at just 20 feet—are, it turns out, that she was finally coming to love reading. her library book. some of the oldest trees in the world. Then she explained the reason for breaking “When we go back to school after Christmas break, I’ll They’re able to live so long because, even into her celebration dance in the middle of already know what happens!” she said, giddily. if a large portion of a bristlecone is damaged the young readers’ fiction section. I gave her a congratulatory wink, and then I typed these words: by erosion or fire, small strips of living bark, “My teacher is reading this book to us at Sweet Margaret, one who feels so wise at the age of 9, I love which one researcher dubbed “life lines,” can school, and now I’ll be able to read ahead, your enthusiasm. function and keep the tree alive. A strip of mom!” she shrieked. In life, however, it’s not so easy to know what happens next. bark that might be only two inches wide can “Each day she finishes reading to us, I’ll There is no reading ahead. Many of the events in this past year’s support all of the tree’s foliage. know what happens next!” she added. calendar were the furthest things from my mind. Adversity begets longevity, analysis She gave a content smile. As we embark on this New Year, how convenient it would suggested: The severe conditions the Later that same week, I sat down to fill out our calendar for be to know what happens next, and to make plans and allocate bristlecone endured over time actually 2017. At the end of each December, I take that year’s calendar provisions accordingly. helped extend its lifespan. and, beginning with the former January, transfer important dates But we don’t know what lies around the corner. As I look ahead to 2017 and that which like birthdays and anniversaries to the calendar of the New Year. And that feels quite scary, and deeply unsettling. has never been, I’ve been thinking of all As I write the dates in the calendar for the year to come, it gives The good news is that, while we’re not sure what happens next, the history that has come before me—both me a chance to look back and reflect on the events of the past we do know how it all will end. This is because we believe in Jesus as a Catholic and a member of my family. 365 days, which I had taken care to note in the calendar. Christ, the son of God, who suffered and died to absolve all the sin, The communion of saints feels more alive These are just a few of the events I had included: shame, anger, or whatever weighs us down, to redeem us. to me than ever before—almost hauntingly And this is what we must remember, Margaret. We must stay so, yet comforting—the canonized ones • “Deanna’s 50th Birthday” connected with our source, no matter what happens next—even if and my ancestors, stories of resilience and • “Pick up new puppy” that “next” is death, addiction, job loss, fire, flood or illness. (The grace and the lifelines that sustained. • “Take Meal to Anna’s Family (New Baby!)” list continues.) I’m resolving to study them this year • “Aunt Dolores’s Funeral” When life appears troublesome, or seemingly hopeless, from and glean their stories and songs. I want • “Margaret’s First Communion” our own vantage points, we must keep the faith, remembering to capture oral histories of those still • “Nathan’s Second Annual Memorial 5K” Psalm 136:1: “Praise the Lord, for he is good; for his mercy living—the kind where I get out of the • “Erin’s family visits from Seattle” endures forever.” way and let them talk—and to read up on • “Job interview” By his death and resurrection, he has already seen to it that— those no longer here. • “Henry’s first track meet” ultimately—all will end well. Young adulthood may bring a sense of • “Help Emmitt move” So let us approach the New Year, and whatever is to come, invincibility, throbbing with novelty and • “Take meal to Mike’s family (Chemo treatment)” with optimistic and peaceful hearts. thrill, but lately, I’m feeling blessed and • “Michael & Katie’s wedding” strengthened by my history. I want to dig • “Courtney’s surgery (Pray!)” (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, is a deeper. • “Family vacation to St. Petersburg” regular columnist for The Criterion.) † To begin, I’m reading Robert Ellsberg’s book The Saints’ Guide To Happiness, which The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick frames that secular pursuit, an unalienable American right, in spiritual terms, showing how the saints’ capacity for goodness and Cherishing a rich culture through its lens of history love, ultimately, made them happy. It is estimated the new National The trumpet of jazz musician Louis were the visitors, many of whom were My biggest takeaway is the book’s Museum of African American History and Armstrong is one among numerous African-American families with their message about learning to see and Culture in Washington has 33,000 objects, musical instruments of famous African- children. learning to love. “Our whole business 3,500 of which are American musicians. What caught my attention was in this life,” St. Augustine wrote, “is to presently on display. Sports fans can view the boxing gloves listening to elders passing on their restore to health the eyes of the heart, Visitors to the of Muhammad Ali, a striking portrait of history to children on what it was like whereby God may be seen.” museum can view the boxer Joe Louis, the tennis racket being African-American in their day. It That’s what happened to Thomas Merton, the glass-topped of Althea Gibson and beautiful life-size dawned on me, “This is the same method Ellsberg recounts, when he was on an errand casket used to bronze statues of Jackie Robinson sliding of storytelling used to teach about in the shopping district of Louisville, Ky., display the body of into a base, and Michael Jordan sinking Christ, the history of the Church and its at the corner of Fourth and Walnut. “I was 14-year-old Emmett one of his famous winning baskets. traditions.” suddenly overwhelmed with the realization Till, murdered in Also on display are handcuffs used In the play Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye that I loved all those people, that they were Mississippi, a murder by police in Cambridge, Mass., to arrest sings, “How do we keep our balance? mine and I theirs,” Merton wrote. “It was that sparked the 1950s African-American Harvard University That I can tell you in one word! Tradition! as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of and ‘60s African-American civil rights professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. in ... Because of our traditions, every one their hearts, the depths of their hearts, where movement. 2009. And one can view the presidential of us knows who he is, and what God neither sin nor desire nor self-knowledge can The dress of Rosa Parks, who refused campaign office of Barack Obama during expects him to do.” reach, the core of their reality, the person that to give up her bus seat to a white man his 2008 run for president. The new African-American museum is each one is in God’s eyes.” in Montgomery, Ala., is exhibited, as As I walked through the museum, I spellbinding, but most mesmerizing it is I tear up when I read this passage. is the dress of actress and singer Pearl thought, “If a person wanted a degree in like being in a temple in which African- What more could we hope for in the new Bailey. African-American history and culture Americans are learning more fully about who year than to share in that vision? A sign that says “Colored” is attached studies, this museum is an excellent place they are and the richness of their culture. to a segregated drinking fountain from the to start.” (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer Jim Crow era, indicating use for blacks As awe-inspiring as is its architecture (Father Eugene Hemrick writes for from Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and the only. and contents, what struck me most Catholic News Service.) † editor of SisterStory.org.) † The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 13

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Sunday, January 15, 2017 Monday, January 16 Friday, January 20 Hebrews 5:1-10 St. Fabian, pope and martyr • Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Psalm 110:1-4 St. Sebastian, martyr • 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Mark 2:18-22 Hebrews 8:6-13 • John 1:29-34 Psalm 85:8, 10-14 Tuesday, January 17 Mark 3:13-19 The Book of Isaiah furnishes this Mediterranean world, were literally St. Anthony, abbot weekend’s first reading from the awash in this culture. Scriptures. Relief and joy uplifted the Another burden for Paul was that Hebrews 6:10-20 Saturday, January 21 atmosphere. he had to defend his very credentials Psalm 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c St. Agnes, virgin and martyr Hopes centered to preach the Gospel. He had to insist Mark 2:23-28 Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14 upon a bright future, that Jesus had called him to be an Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 all because of the Apostle. Wednesday, January 18 Mark 3:20-21 fact that, after The last reading is from St. John’s Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 the humiliation, Gospel. John was attracted to John the uncertainty and Baptist, to say the least, possibly coming Psalm 110:1-4 Sunday, January 22 anguish of being from a group influenced by this prophet. Mark 3:1-6 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time conquered by Among John the Baptist’s qualities was Isaiah 8:23-9:3 Babylonia, and then his absolute intellectual and religious Thursday, January 19 Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 after generations honesty. He was fearless. He thoroughly Hebrews 7:25-8:6 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 of exile in Babylon believed that God had called him to be a for many, God’s People were entering prophet. Psalm 40:7-10, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 a new day of return to their homeland So, St. John’s Gospel presents John the Mark 3:7-12 or Matthew 4:12-17 and hopefully to lives of prosperity and Baptist in most admiring terms. security. In this reading, John the Baptist saw Lest anyone think this fortunate turn of Jesus in the distance and acknowledged events was the mere outcome of changing him as the Redeemer. The element Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle politics or luck, the prophet eloquently of sacrifice was vividly present. John insisted that the plight of the people was identified Jesus as the “Lamb of God” improving because of God’s direct and (Jn 1:29). Some saints known for helping with merciful intervention into human affairs. Finally, treasured Old Testament God brought their relief. He promised to symbols testified to the identity of Jesus. specific needs, but all can intercede protect and sustain the people, despite the The dove descended from the sky from misfortunes that might befall them, and heaven to rest upon Jesus. God and Jesus I often hear people say that they pray In the new parish where we are God was faithful. are one. Qto specific saints for specific needs, members, roughly half of the congregation In turn, the Hebrews, God’s people, and that this is effective. I, though, have a stands throughout the consecration while human instruments on Earth of the Reflection certain few favorite saints, and I ask each the other half kneels. Our family follows divine will, bearing witness, were At Christmas, the Church excitedly of them to intercede our old habit of kneeling, but this lack of faithful during their years of trial. They told us that Jesus was born. Son of Mary, with the Lord for all uniformity feels awkward to us. never succumbed to the paganism of Jesus was a human, as are we. The of my requests. So, In other parishes we have attended Babylon. shepherds adored Jesus, representing all my question is this: in our new area, everyone seems to be For its second reading, the Church humanity. Should I make an kneeling at this time of the Mass. What is this weekend selects a passage from At the Epiphany, the magi found Jesus adjustment and pray your opinion? (New York) St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. after searching for God. To assist them, instead to designated The Apostle Paul ranks today among God led and protected them. In Jesus, saints according to The answer to your question is the greatest Christian figures of all they found God. their “specialties”? Asimple and straightforward. The time, and certainly he stands as a most At the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, (Indiana) “General Instruction of the Roman extraordinary figure in the development the Church introduced us to Jesus as the Missal” says that “in the dioceses of the of Christianity in the crucial time of the Savior of doomed humanity. In Jesus, It is true that certain saints are United States of America, they [i.e., the first century. humans would have access to eternal Are garded as having particular congregation] should kneel beginning Attaining this distinction was not life. “specialties”—either because of the after the singing or recitation of the without personal cost for Paul. He had to Now, continuing the process, John history of that saint’s life, or the record of Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) until after the contend with converts to Christianity who the Baptist, so reliable and so insightful certain favors being granted through his or amen of the eucharistic prayer, except were not always loyal to the Gospel. The in his holiness, proclaimed Jesus as her intercession. when prevented on occasion by ill health, very culture in which they lived not only the Lamb of God. In all these settings, St. Matthew, for example, is or for reasons of lack of space, of the large surrendered without a whimper to human the Church carefully puts before us the considered the patron saint of bankers number of people present or for another instincts, but also elevated these instincts person of Jesus the Lord and tells us and bookkeepers because of his own reasonable cause” (#43). literally to the level of the divine, about Jesus. occupation as a tax collector, and St. Luke The common posture of the delighting in lust, gluttony, drunkenness It invites us to follow Jesus. It invites is regarded as the patron of physicians. congregation is a symbol of a community and so on. us to know Jesus. He is one of us. He St. Anne, the mother of Our Lady, is at worship united by faith, and it also The Christian converts in Corinth, spoke to us. He died for us. We must only often invoked at childbirth, and St. Joseph fosters that sense of unity. then one of the major cities of the wish to know the Lord. † has been called the patron of a happy It is true that in many parts of the death. St. Lucy, a fourth‑century martyr world the congregation does stand for who is thought to have had her eyes most of the eucharistic prayer (except gouged out but her sight miraculously for the consecration, when everyone My Journey to God restored, is sometimes asked to intervene kneels), but the bishops of the U.S. felt for problems with eyesight. that kneeling is regarded by Americans The Church has long believed that the as the most reverential posture, and is saints, our elder brothers and sisters in the therefore the one most suitable for the Flight faith, live now in God’s presence and can entire eucharistic prayer in ordinary By Frances Huff intercede with the Lord on our behalf. circumstances. St. Cyril of Jerusalem wrote around 350 that during the eucharistic prayer, (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth To Egypt, evil escalating “we make mention also of those who have Doyle at [email protected] No camels, one mule already fallen asleep: first, the patriarchs, and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, Clearing cliffs, desert, water prophets, Apostles and martyrs, that New York 12203.) † Returning when evil lessened through their prayers and supplications Not to Bethlehem God would receive our petition.” To the quietude When we pray, it boosts our confidence Readers may submit prose Of Nazareth and enhances our faith to know that the particular saint we ask to help might or poetry for faith column well have a special sympathy for our The Criterion invites readers to own circumstance. There is no definitive submit original prose or poetry relating answer, though, to the question you pose, to faith or experiences of prayer and none of us can presume to be privy to for possible publication in the “My the inner workings of heaven. Journey to God” column. I think that you should continue Seasonal reflections also are exactly what you are doing—seeking the appreciated. Please include name, intercession of those saints to whom you address, parish and telephone number are especially drawn so that they might with submissions. intervene in all of your needs. Send material for consideration to (Frances Huff is a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. Men “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, Our family recently moved from portraying the Three Kings prostrate themselves before parishioners portraying 1400 N. Meridian­ St., Indianapolis, IN Ohio, where our parishes were united the Holy Family during a Spanish-language Mass on Jan. 8 marking the feast of the Q 46202-2367or e-mail to as to when the congregation knelt or Epiphany at St. Hugh of Lincoln Church in Huntington Station, N.Y.) [email protected]. † (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz, Long Island Catholic) stood. (Universally, we knelt during the consecration.) Page 14 The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017

Rest in peace Please submit in writing to our 13. Great-grandfather of several. office by 10 a.m. Thursday GANDOLPH, Patricia M., 88, before the week of publication; St. Therese of the Infant Jesus be sure to state date of death. (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Obituaries of archdiocesan Dec. 14. Mother of Carole Kirk, priests serving our archdiocese Christine Pressley, Barbara are listed elsewhere in Washburn, Susan and David The Criterion. Order priests Gandolph. Sister of Eileen and religious sisters and Riedman. Grandmother of 15. brothers are included here, Great-grandmother of 17. unless they are natives of the archdiocese or have other GLOSSON, Donald A., connec­tions to it; those are 87, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, separate obituaries on this Richmond, Dec. 18. Husband of page. Helen Glosson. Father of Kristy Geier and Kelly Kelms. Brother of Joan Apple. Grandfather of BILZ, Kathleen, 90, two. St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Dec. 20. Wife of William Bilz. HANSEN, Emma E., 76, Sister of Bernice McCarty. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Dec. 12. Mother of Cathy Cain, Erica BOYLE, Thomas D., 41, Chudzinski, Kelly West, Our Lady of the Greenwood, Dale Nigh, Cindy, Kimberly Greenwood, Dec. 6. Husband and Eric Hansen. Sister of Meeting the pope of Andrea Boyle. Father of Connie Countie, Rosemary Pope Francis greets young people during his weekly audience on Jan. 4 in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters) Kira Boyle. Son of David and Moellering, Cat and Michael Rose Mary Boyle. Brother of Stevens. Grandmother of nine. Lisa Dietz and Kevin Boyle. Great‑grandmother of one. of two. Great-grandfather of POTTS, Helen, 93, St. Elizabeth VOGELGESANG, James J., Mason, Robert and Thomas Grandson of Paul Colosimo. HODGE, Amanda M., 34, four. Ann Seton, Richmond, Dec. 16. 86, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Wilson. Grandmother of 12. BRADFORD, Helen L. Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, MAIO, John A., 50, St. Therese Mother of Michelle Ellerbrock, Richmond, Dec. 14. Husband WITT, Jennifer A., 55, (LeRoy), 89, Our Lady of Nov. 15. Mother of Madison. of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower), Susan Gentner, Gregory and of Mary Vogelgesang. Father of the Greenwood, Greenwood, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Daughter of Mark Hodge. Sister Indianapolis, Dec. 7. Father of Dr. Timothy Potts. Grandmother Robert and Scott Vogelgesang. Dec. 7. Mother of Kyle Cross, Bright, Dec. 12. Wife of April. Francesca Olson, Bradley of seven. Great-grandmother Brother of Donald Vogelgesang. Ciresi, Kim Clarkson, Melia of Michael Witt. Mother of Herman, Antonia, Emily, Nicole of 12. Great-great-grandmother Grandfather of three. Schleitwiler, Andrew, Jeff, Jerry HOKE, Sarah A., 87, St. Anne, Laura Dawson, Deacon Alex, and Jacob Maio. Son of Michael of two. and Matt Bradford. Sister of New Castle, Dec. 8. Mother WILSON, Jeanette, 86, Anna and Broderick Witt. Sister Lillian Gipe. Grandmother of of Linda Miller, Valerie Ryan, and Mary Ann Maio. Brother QUALTERS, Sharon S., 79, Christ the King, Indianapolis, of Marilyn Jacoby, Kathleen 17. Great-grandmother of 13. Susan Timmons, Jennifer, of Florence Abbott, Antoinette St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Dec. 22. Mother of Patricia Reel and Daniel Thomas. Kathleen, Brian, Gary and Burford, Marianne Duncan, BRAMBLE, Robert L. Jr., Dec. 17. Wife of James Goodall, Julia Johnson, Theresa Grandmother of two. † William Hoke. Grandmother of Theresa Minock, Michelle Qualters. Mother of Carol 52, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Venezia, Catherine and Patricia 16. Great-grandmother of six. and Mike Burchard, Joe and Dec. 7. Husband of Kelly Maio. Grandfather of two. Providence Sister Marie Brendan Bramble. Father of Alecia HUMBLES, Eugene V., 64, Kevin Qualters. Sister of Carol Bewley. Stepfather of Brittany Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, MANSINI, Patricia J., 90, Murrell. Grandmother of four. Harvey taught at Saint Mary-of- Oct. 23. Husband of Nelly St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Sullivan, Kimmie, Shannon RINGLE, Hamako, 87, Humbles. Brother of Donna (Little Flower), Indianapolis, the-Woods College and Jacob Howse. Son of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Robert and Pansy Bramble. Fuss, Gail Lester and Wayne Nov. 28. Mother of Benedictine Providence Sister Marie Brendan Harvey died on Dec. 27, Jeffersonville, Dec. 23. Brother of Carol Blair, Barbara Humbles. Father Guy Mansini. 2016, at Lourdes Hall at Ministry Eagle River Hospital in Eagle Frazee, Linda Gowan and Mary HUTSON, Gene E., 89, MILLER, Edward J., 85, SCHAPKER, William H., River, Wis. She was 90. Wetterer. Grandfather of one. SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, 83, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Jan. 3 at the BROWN, Beth D., 89, Greenwood, Dec. 11. Husband Dec. 7. Husband of Joan Miller. Dec. 15. Husband of Christine Church of the Immaculate Conception at the motherhouse in Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, of Phyllis Hutson. Father of Amy Father of Edward, Jr. and Steven Schapker. Father of Therese, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial followed at the sisters’ cemetery. Dec. 2. Mother of Patricia Combes, Jennifer D’Andrea, Miller. Brother of Dorine May, Christopher, Mark and William Mary Therese Harvey was born on Jan. 2, 1926, in Chicago. Grandy, Lisa Morris, David, Pamela Mohr, Victoria Ann Tallant, Charles and Paul Schapker. Grandfather of four. She entered the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Muniz, Jeffrey and Michael Keith and Stephen Brown. Sister Miller. Grandfather of five. SCHWEGMAN, Marcella, on Feb. 2, 1946, and professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1953. of several. Grandmother of 11. Hutson. Grandfather of 14. MINGIONE, Carolyn A. 84, St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby Sister Marie Brendan earned a bachelor’s degree at Great-grandmother of six. Great‑grandfather of two. (Burt), 76, Prince of Peace, County, Dec. 15. Mother Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree at CONRAD, Doris V., 95, JOHNSON, Julie M., 82, Madison, Dec. 15. Mother of Marcia Adams, Sandra The Catholic University of America in Washington. St. John the Evangelist, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, of Amy Ball, Frank, Jr., and Leffler, Debbie Lux and Steve During her 70 years as a member of the Sisters of Providence, Indianapolis, Dec. 11. Wife Richmond, Dec. 16. Wife of Stephen Mingione. Sister of Schwegman. Sister of Cliff Sister Marie Brendan ministered in education for several decades William Johnson. Mother of of Fred Conrad. Mother of Ellen Donnelley, Mary Fogle, Kunkel. Grandmother of six. in schools in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. In later years, she Carol Sappenfield, Bret, Bruce Mary Florence Forsythe, Kathleen Houston, Joe and Great-grandmother of one. served in parish pastoral ministry and development work. Cecilia, Stephen and Vincent and Mark Williams. Sister of Michael Burt. Grandmother of In the archdiocese, Sister Marie Brendan served at the Conrad. Grandmother of eight. Vernon Chenoweth. Grandmother eight. Great-grandmother of one. SENG, Dorotha, 103, Great‑grandmother of six. of 17. Great‑grandmother of 14. Holy Family, New Albany, former St. Benedict School in Terre Haute from 1948-49 and at NAVARRO, Joseph P., 81, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College from 1954-69 and 1970-82. KENNEDY, Mary Lucille, Dec. 4. Mother of Joan Marie CWIKLA, Angela D., 41, SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi, Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters of Providence, 98, St. Luke the Evangelist, Banet. Grandmother of nine. Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Greenwood, Dec. 12. Husband Indianapolis, Dec. 16. Aunt of Great-grandmother of 11. 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Dec. 4. Wife of David Cwikla. of Mary Ann Navarro. Father Mother of Jake Cwikla. Sister several. Great‑great-grandmother of one. St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876. † of Lisa Holt, Joann Thilman, of Montelle Berkshire, Erica KLEIN, James A., 74, Mary Rose and Joseph Navarro. SNYDER, Helen L., 96, Conrad and Heather Ray. St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Brother of Margaret Filaccio, St. Paul, Tell City, Dec. 15. Benedictine Sister Mary Bede DOYLE, Berniece, 81, Holy Cambridge City, Dec. 18. Irene Olsen and Phillip Suarez. Sister of Betty Litherland. Aunt Family, New Albany, Dec. 9. Husband of Evelyn Klein. Grandfather of six. of several. Betz served for 52 years in Mother of Lora Clasen and Father of Betsy Kelly, Robin, Mark Doyle. Sister of Mary Brian, Robert and Rodney NEAL, Janet (Fleshner), 83, STROBEL, Urban J., 84, Catholic schools across the state Helen Peter, May and John Klein. Brother of Judy Atkins, St. Christopher, Indianapolis, St. Pius V, Troy, Dec. 13. Father Benedictine Sister Mary Bede Betz died on Dec. 12, 2016, at Jacobi, Jr. Grandmother of two. Karen Kooiker, Joan Oliger, Dec. 18. Mother of Julie Hardin of Joanie Howland, Lee Ann Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove where she was a Barbara and Robert Klein. and Susan Neal. Sister of Huebschman, Bernie, Dennis member. She was 90. ELLIOTT, Harry R., 92, Madonna McDonald and Rex and Mike Strobel. Brother St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Grandfather of nine. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Dec. 15 at the Fleshner. Grandmother of one. of Marietta Collins, Cleta Dec. 2. Husband of Helen KORTMAN, Dennis M., monastery chapel. Burial followed at the sisters’ cemetery. Great-grandmother of 2. Dauby, Irene Miller and Leo Elliott. Father of Carol Robison, 64, Prince of Peace, Madison, Theresa Catherine Betz was born on Jan. 4, 1926, in Schnellville, Strobel. Grandfather of six. Susan Scott, Michael and Dec. 14. Husband of Kay OBERGFELL, John E., 76, Ind. She entered Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Great‑grandfather of eight. Thomas Elliott. Grandfather of Kortman. Stepfather of Tina St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Ind., now in the Evansville Diocese, and professed temporary vows Dec. 16. Husband of Peggy eight. Great-grandfather of nine. Carlson and Mark Hyatt. TAIT, Findlay M.G., infant, on June 5, 1945, and perpetual vows on Aug. 10, 1949. Brother of Paula Kortman. Obergfell. Father of Diane ERNST, Charles, 83, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Sister Mary Bede transferred to Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Step‑grandfather of four. Gindling, Kathie McCarthy- St. Monica, Indianapolis, (Little Flower), Indianapolis, which was founded by Monastery Immaculate Conception, in 1960. Dec. 20. Husband of Lois Ernst. Step‑great-grandfather of four. Hartman, Edward and Michael Dec. 2. Son of Anna Sharpe and Obergfell. Brother of Marty She earned a bachelor’s degree in education at the former Father of Lauren Kniola, John KUNKEL, Clifford, 85, David Tait. Brother of Fiona, Adams, Jerry, Jim and Mark St. Benedict College in Ferdinand and The Catholic University of and Pat Ernst. Grandfather of St. Mary, Greensburg, Dec. 21. Sophia and Vincent Sharp. America in Washington. six. Husband of Ruth Kunkel. Father Obergfell. Grandfather of seven. Grandson of Pasquale and During her 71 years as a Sister of St. Benedict, Sister Mary Bede of Carol Kramer, Lynne Miller, Step-grandfather of seven. ERBSE, Marilyn, 88, Sharon Rocchio, Neil and Flona ministered in education for 52 years in schools in Indiana, retiring to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Angie Wood, David, Gary, Mark ORTH, Margaret J., 87, King and George Tait. and Rick Kunkel. Grandfather St. Malachy, Brownsburg, the monastery in 1999. Richmond, Dec. 12. Mother of TEX, Michael, 80, St. Mark In the archdiocese, Sister Mary Bede served at Christ the King Candace Harlan, Jeff, Steve and of 12. Great-grandfather of 15. Dec. 16. Mother of Barbara the Evangelist, Indianapolis, School in Indianapolis from 1948-51, at St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Tony Erbse. Grandmother of 10. LUZAR, Joseph M., 99, Huffman, Victoria Regan, Dec. 21. Brother of Mary, Great-grandmother of three. St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Robert Dunn, Robert and School in Floyd County from 1954-59 and 1965-67, at the former William Orth. Grandmother of Ronald and Thomas Tex. Uncle St. Paul School in Tell City from 1959-63, at the former St. Michael FRANKE, James, 90, Nov. 2. Father of Patti Wiseman, nine. Great-grandmother of 18. and great-uncle of several. School in Bradford from 1963-65, at the former St. Michael School Our Lady of the Greenwood, Joseph and Willy Luzar. in Cannelton from 1967-69, at the former St. Martin of Tours School Greenwood, Nov. 28. Husband Grandfather of one. PARDIECK, Phyllis, 79, TUTTS, Barbara J., 88, of Mary Elaine Franke. Father MCKEON, Thomas M., 98, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, in Siberia from 1969-70 and in public schools in Leopold and of Jennifer Frederick, Susan St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Richmond, Dec. 12. Wife of Dec. 12. Wife of Joseph Tutts. religious education at St. Augustine Parish in Leopold from 1970-99. Schiller, David, Eric, Gregory, (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Robert Pardieck. Mother of Mother of Janet Messersmith and Memorial gifts may be sent to the Retired Sisters’ Fund, John and Steven Franke. Brother Dec. 15. Father of Daniel and Daniel and Michael Pardieck. Michael Tutts. Grandmother of in care of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., of Myra Hendy. Grandfather of Thomas McKeon. Grandfather Grandmother of two. three. Great-grandmother of one. Beech Grove, IN 46107 or online at www.benedictine.com. † The Criterion Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 15 St. Thomas Aquinas student interviews Cardinal Tobin

By Natalie Hoefer mind is last Easter. One of the parishes not too far from here, St. Monica, had a Since being named a cardinal and fire, so they couldn’t have the Easter Vigil being reassigned as archbishop of the in their church. They asked if they could Archdiocese of Newark, N.J.—where he come to [SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral was installed as shepherd on Jan. 6— in Indianapolis]. I said, ‘Sure, of course.’ Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin has been sought Then the pastor said, ‘By the way, there by dozens of major media outlets for an are 43 baptisms.’ interview, including the National Catholic “I’ve never baptized that many people Register, The New York Times, BBC World in my life! Just to see that new life and News and other agencies in Italy, Spain, to know that there were lots of people … Ireland and Belgium. who just welcomed these people into the But when an e-mail of questions Church—they made the Church attractive came from a reporter for the St. Thomas for them. Aquinas School’s Tiger Prints newspaper “Sometimes you’re aware of all that in Indianapolis, Cardinal Tobin made you need to do, but every once in a while sure to clear his schedule for an in-person God says, ‘I’m in charge.’ That’s a great interview. memory.” Miles Barth, a seventh-grade student Another question Miles asked at the school, arrived at the Archbishop that provoked some thought was Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in what Cardinal Tobin felt his greatest Indianapolis with pen and notebook ready accomplishment in the archdiocese was. to go on Dec. 1. After pause for reflection, the cardinal Accompanied by his father John Barth, responded. his English teacher Amy Board and his “There are 131 parishes in the Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin poses with Miles Barth, a seventh-grade student at St. Thomas Aquinas principal Cara Swinefurth, Miles was archdiocese scattered across 39 counties, School in Indianapolis, after the young reporter conducted an interview with the cardinal at the led into the chancery and introduced to and I always said the challenge here is Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis for the school’s newspaper on Dec. 1. Cardinal Tobin. to move the archdiocese from being an (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) “I wasn’t that nervous because when I archipelago—that’s one of my favorite met him, he was really nice, very warm,” words, which is a bunch of islands— great stuff. Athletic ability—that’s good. grade,” he explained. “Everyone has to said the young reporter. to being a network, so that these If you dance or write or be a journalist write an article every quarter, and certain The group settled into a conference 131 parishes feel like they’re part of like you, that’s all great. articles get in—editors choose them. room, and the questions began. For about something bigger, and not only feel it but “But what pulls it all together is “I’ve been interested [in writing] for 15 minutes, Miles asked Cardinal Tobin show it by working together,” he said. faith, because that reminds me that a long time. I remember when I was questions about how he learned he was At the end of the interview, Miles everything I have is a gift. It’s not my sole younger, I was really impatient because named a cardinal, his and his family’s asked Cardinal Tobin what advice he accomplishment. I really wanted to write for the paper. I reaction to the news, how he felt about would give to the students of St. Thomas “So I would say to the students, be the was always asking people if I could write moving to Newark, and what goals he Aquinas School. best you can be and develop all that you early, but they said no.” hoped to accomplish there. There was no pause from the cardinal have been given, but especially the gift of Now he faces the task of writing There were also questions that elicited on this answer. faith.” an article based on his interview pauses and deep thought from the “Be the best you can be,” he said. “The Miles has been developing both with one of only 11 cardinals in the cardinal, such as his favorite memory way I understand that is developing all his faith and his interest in writing United States. from his time in the archdiocese. the gifts God has given you, especially at St. Thomas Aquinas School since “I got a lot of information,” said Miles. “That’s a tough one,” Cardinal Tobin including the gift of faith. kindergarten. This is his second year “He gave really good answers. He had said, followed by a moment of silence. “I think the longer I live, the more I writing for the school paper. really great stuff for me to put in my “There’s so many, but one that comes to realize intelligence and all that stuff, that’s “You get to start writing for it in sixth article.” † Classified Directory Employment For information about rates for classified advertising, call (317) 236-1454. Pastoral Associate of Worship Director of Youth Ministry St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis is Vacation Rental Health Care IN is a growing parish made up of 1400+ families. seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry to begin BEACHFRONT CONDO, The parish is seeking a full time Pastoral Associate employment July 2, 2017. The archdiocesan director Maderia Beach, Fl., 2BR/2BA, of Worship. 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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Urging began 25 years ago as a way to reflect Americans to look at their families for on how immigrants and refugees have stories of immigration, the president and contributed to the Church. “Jesus, Mary vice president of the U.S. Conference and Joseph knew life as refugees, so let us of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) also begin this encounter within our very called attention to the hardships and own families.” contributions of immigrants to American The prelates said migration is “an society as the U.S. Church observed act of great hope,” and those who are National Migration Week. forced to leave their homelands “suffer Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of devastating family separation and most Galveston-Houston and Archbishop Jose often face dire economic conditions to the H. Gomez of Los Angeles also said in a point they cannot maintain a very basic statement that the week is “an opportunity level of living.” to embrace the important work of War and persecution force refugees to continuing to secure the border, to leave their homelands, they said. They welcome the stranger and serve the most urged Catholics to seek stories from vulnerable” as components of “a humane their families about how their parents, immigration policy.” grandparents or great-grandparents left National Migration Week was observed their homelands. on Jan. 8-14. “Let us remind ourselves of those An Iraqi soldier stands guard during Christmas celebrations at the al-Tahira al-Kubra Church in “This year, we are invited to create a moments when our loved ones were al-Hamdaniya, east of Mosul, on Dec. 25, 2016. (CNS photo/Ahmed Jalil, EPA) culture of encounter where citizens old forced to seek the mercy of others in a and new, alongside immigrants recent and new land,” the statement said. occasionally tested that heritage,” the generations faced bigotry. Thanks be long-standing, can share with one another Though the United States has a statement said, adding that “whether to God, our nation grew beyond those their hopes for a better life,” said the great national heritage of welcoming immigrating from Ireland, Italy or divisions to find strength in unity and statement marking the observance, which the stranger, “fear and intolerance have countless other countries, previous inclusion.” † How will U.S. policy affect Middle East’s Christians in 2017? WASHINGTON (CNS)—A wide displaced people in the region. being Irbil, Iraq, a Kurdish-controlled “No one knows what the future will variety of issues, both domestic and foreign, Another feature would be to allow zone in the northern part of the country hold,” LaCivita added. “Should we have have been raised during the presidential genocide victims—“at least the persecuted where many Iraqi Christians have fled. safe havens? Christians are saying no,” transition. One that hasn’t received much Christians,” Smith said—to apply as “I imagine we will meet with a fair he said. “ ‘How can we be Christian notice is the situation of the beleaguered a family and get asylum in the United number of internally displaced Iraqi witnesses to the Gospel if we live in the Christian community in the Middle East. States. “It gives him the ability to get Christians. We will also be meeting Christians-only zones?’ Others are calling Given the interest in, and media the interviews. It doesn’t guarantee that with some Syrians who have fled to the for the swift emigration of Christians out coverage of, those other issues, it’s an they will become an asylee in the United Kurdish region because of the violence of the Middle East. open question as to just what the United States, but it gives them the opportunity.” there,” Colecchi told Catholic News “Washington will talk and talk and States would do for the Middle East’s Smith said he gave a copy of the bill on Service (CNS). Also on the itinerary are talk, as Washington often does, but I can Christian minorities under the presidential Jan. 4 to Vice President-elect Mike Pence. visits to Catholic Relief Services’ projects stay this: Unilateral action by the United administration of Donald J. Trump. Stephen M. Colecchi, director of that assist all groups, including Yezidis States in that part of the world typically Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, the Office of International Justice and and Shiite Muslims, “who have been has had consequences for the vulnerable said he would reintroduce a bill he first Peace at the U.S. Conference of Catholic affected by the terrible conflict,” he said. communities, often for the communities introduced in September that would Bishops (USCCB) in Washington, was The U.S. bishops’ stance on policy these unilateral actions are intended to help.” ensure U.S. aid specifically reaches leaving for a mid-January fact-finding matters relies in large part on the The Department of State’s declaration Christian refugees and internally mission in the region, with the first stop experiences of the bishops in the affected of the Islamic State’s murderous sprees region or country. “We look for situations since 2014 as genocide “allowed the where there is clear Church teaching, international community to come full guided by the local Church,” Colecchi circle and really realize the gravity of said. “We consult with the Holy See and the situation. Communities were being make sure our positions are consistent with wiped off the face of the Earth. They were the Holy See. And we look for situations going extinct, basically,” said Philippe where the United States can make a Nassif, executive director of In Defense of difference. The United States is heavily Christians. involved in the region, and needs to take Nassif said the fate of Christians will leadership to help those who are suffering.” improve in some places, but likely not “There’s lots of confusion” when it in others, citing “fundamentalism” in comes to consensus on solutions, said Egypt directed against the nation’s Coptic Michael LaCivita, communications Christians. director for the Catholic Near East Welfare In Defense of Christians has the Association (CNEWA), a Vatican agency. creation of a Christian autonomous region “There’s lots of folks advocating in the Ninevah Plain of Iraq as one of its for their people to return to their native legislative priorities. Another is to have communities, the ones that have been freed Congress recognize the genocide with or liberated. The problem is that 80 percent aid money to relieve its effect. A third of these places have been destroyed. is to support the security and stability There’s a lot of rubble. In order for people of Lebanon, which Nassif noted has to return to their villages and their towns, “the most populous and stable Christian they need proper housing, and they need population,” and which could serve as a infrastructure and they need security—and model for political cooperation between guarantees that they’re not going to be Christians and the majority Muslim exposed as they were a few years ago. populations elsewhere in the region.†

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