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LIMA, Peru (CNS)—Pope Francis tackled politically charged issues during his weeklong visit to Chile and Peru, decrying human trafficking, environmental destruction, corruption and organized crime in speeches before audiences that included political leaders. At the same time, he called for unity, dialogue and coexistence in each of the two countries, Pope Francis which have been marked by political tension and sometimes-violent conflicts. Invoking Mary, he called for compassion, which he also demonstrated as he blessed a Chilean prisoner’s unborn baby and consoled people who lost their homes in devastating floods a year ago on Peru’s northern coast. He also acknowledged that the Church must address its own problems, including Students from Theodore Guérin High School in Noblesville, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, lead a procession of approximately 500 participants sexual abuse, corruption and internal along Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis on Jan. 22 for the inaugural Indiana March for Life, an event coordinated by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the divisions. Lafayette Diocese and Right to Life of Indianapolis. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) “The kingdom of heaven means finding in Jesus a God who gets involved with the lives of his people,” he said. Pope Francis arrived in Santiago, Inaugural Indiana March for Life shows Chile’s capital, on Jan. 15. Over the next three days, he met with young people pro-life movement ‘is alive and well’ outside the capital, celebrated Mass among indigenous people in the southern By Natalie Hoefer efforts by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, about this as citizens, and it’s time city of Temuco, and traveled to the the Diocese of Lafayette and Right to that we do something about this as northern desert city of Iquique, which has When Shawn Gillen reflected on her Life of Indianapolis. Their goal was to legislators.” (For more quotes from rally been a magnet for migrants. participation in the inaugural Indiana support and raise awareness of the pro-life speakers, see story on page 9A.) On Jan. 18, he arrived in Peru, where March for Life, she had only one regret. cause, and to promote pro-life action and After the rally, Sandy Burton of Bread he celebrated Mass in Lima and traveled “I wish I’d brought my kids,” said legislation at the state level. of Life Ministries Church in Avon looked to the northern coastal city of Trujillo, the member of St. Lawrence Parish in And what better place to accomplish up at the statehouse’s towering limestone which suffered disastrous flooding a year Lafayette, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. such a goal than to march up Capitol façade. ago, and Puerto Maldonado, in the heart “This was an historical, monumental Avenue in Indianapolis and hold a rally “I hope us just standing here will make of the Peruvian Amazon. event. We’ll look back on this and say, outside the Indiana Statehouse, where the a difference in the hearts of everyone in In both countries, the pope met with ‘I was there.’ ” state’s General Assembly is currently in this building making decisions for us,” she indigenous people and youths, clearly Gillen was one of approximately session. said. “We can voice our opinion, but [the with an eye toward the meeting of the 500 participants in the first Indiana “For 45 years, legal abortion legislators] make the decisions.” Synod of Bishops on youth, scheduled March for Life in Indianapolis on has been the law of the land,” said Burton participated in the march and for October at the Vatican, and the synod Jan. 22—the day when, 45 years ago, the Right to Life of Indianapolis president rally “because it matters that we show for the Amazon in 2019. He repeatedly Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions Marc Tuttle from the statehouse steps. up. I’m thankful to see unity across the referred to the importance of the Earth, by the United States Supreme Court He was the first of several speakers to board [here]—young, old, families, men, calling it “our common home,” as he did legalized abortion across the country. address the crowd at the post-march women, babies, different faiths.” See POPE, page 10A The event was the culmination of rally. “It’s time that we do something See LIFE, page 8A ‘Every unborn child is a precious gift from God,’ President Trump tells annual March for Life crowd WASHINGTON (CNS)—In remarks broadcast to the March for Life from the White House Rose Garden, President Donald J. Trump said that his administration “will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life.” He invoked See related story the theme of this on page 14A. year’s march, “Love Saves Lives,” and praised the crowd as being very special and “such great citizens gathered in our nation’s capital from many places for one beautiful cause”—celebrating and cherishing life. “Every unborn child is a precious gift from God,” he said. His remarks were interrupted several times by applause Pro-life advocates watch U.S. President Donald J. Trump during a live broadcast to the annual See NATIONAL, page 7A March for Life rally in Washington on Jan. 19. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) Page 2A The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018

Margaret Nelson remembered Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson for her writing and service to ______others in life and the Church January 28 – February 10, 2018

Criterion staff report to the parish through her design and January 28 — 10 a.m. February 4 — 3 p.m. sewing skills, making vestments, Mass at St. Mary Church, Rushville Scout Awards presentations, Margaret Miriam (Vernia) Nelson, a beautiful funeral pall, and other to honor 150th Anniversary of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, whose byline was a staple of The Criterion liturgical items. St. Mary School Indianapolis for many years, died on Jan. 16 in “As a convert, Margaret had a Indianapolis. She was 87. special knowledge and love for the January 30 — 6 p.m. February 6 — 9:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian burial was Church that she carried for her lifetime Connected in the Spirit, New Albany Visit and tour of Providence Cristo Rey celebrated on Jan. 23 at St. Andrew as a Catholic,” Schisla said. “[She had Deanery Town Hall Meeting, High School, Indianapolis auditorium of Our Lady of Providence the Apostle Church in Indianapolis, a] unique perspective as a widowed February 6 — 6 p.m. Jr./Sr. High School, New Albany where Nelson was mother of five [her husband died in Knights of Columbus Clergy a longtime member. 1971] raising a family by herself, a January 31 — 10 a.m. Appreciation Dinner, Indianapolis A private burial convert to the faith, and a dedicated Catholic Schools Week Mass, February 7 — 12:30 p.m. followed. volunteer who always had time for SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Margaret Miriam others. Margaret’s life experience Indianapolis New Albany Deanery Priests’ Meeting, Vernia was born on and her educational and professional Mount St. Francis February 2 — 2 p.m. Feb. 21, 1930, in background made her a remarkable February 10 — 10 a.m. Mass of Episcopal Ordination and Chillicothe, , to journalist for our archdiocesan Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Thomas and Goldia newspaper. Installation of Most Reverend J. Mark Spalding, Nashville, Tenn. Meeting, St. Bartholomew Parish, (Bechtel) Vernia. “As her journalist friend, Julie Columbus She graduated from Slaymaker, said on Margaret’s passing, ‘I Margaret Nelson The Ohio State have a hole in my heart and in my life.’ (Schedule subject to change.) University with Julie’s quote says it best for many of us a bachelor of fine arts degree before who were indeed blessed to call Margaret marrying Paul Nelson on April 27, friend.” 1957, and moving to Cleveland, and Her work at The Criterion also led ultimately to Indianapolis. She continued Nelson to interview many interesting and New school presidents named for her education at Indiana University high-profile individuals. Purdue University Indianapolis and at the “Margaret was a very kind person Providence Cristo Rey, Brebeuf Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of with a charming personality. I first met Theology in St. Meinrad, completing her when she interviewed me after I Criterion staff report “To be able to assist in making dreams courses for an ecclesial lay ministry was elected as abbot [of Saint Meinrad a reality for these youths is an amazing certificate. Nelson was not raised as a Archabbey in St. Meinrad] in 1995,” New presidents have recently been opportunity. I look forward to continuing, Catholic, but was later received into the noted Benedictine Father Lambert Reilly. named for two private Catholic high and building upon, the strong faith, full communion of the Church. “We had become friends and would meet schools in Indianapolis. academic and professional foundation Nelson had a lifelong talent and rather regularly. Margie Crooks has already begun that makes the Cristo Rey Network model passion for journalism, and her excellence “She also was known for her serving as the president of Providence transformative and successful.” was recognized through the years with homemade cookies, which she sent to Cristo Rey High Father Verbryke will become the more than 100 awards for writing, me and to Archbishop [Emeritus] Daniel School, while 12th president of Brebeuf, succeeding photography, layout and headlines [M.] Buechlein. She had won prizes for Jesuit Father William Jesuit Father Jack Dennis who plans by the Catholic Press Association, them at the [Indiana] state fair.” Verbryke will to return to work for the Jesuits’ Women’s Press Club of Indiana (WPCI), Beyond journalism, Nelson’s other become president Maryland Province in his hometown of National Federal of Press Women (NFPW) creative talents were honored with of Brebeuf Jesuit Baltimore. and other state and national organizations. more than 500 awards—including Preparatory School Father William currently serves as Among the honors she received 22 sweepstakes honors from the Indiana on July 1. Brebeuf’s vice president of mission and was the 2005 WPCI Communication State Fair for baking, sewing, decorating Crooks has Jesuit identity, and as a member of the of Achievement Award—the state and photography. previously served in school’s board of organization’s highest honor. In 1995, she was commended with the Margie Crooks the Archdiocese of trustees. He has been She became part of The Criterion’s Church’s Pro Ecclesia et Pontiface award Detroit as the director a part of the school’s editorial staff in 1986. Her focus was for a layperson. of the department of evangelization, leadership team since multicultural and educational concerns, Nelson enjoyed traveling, making catechesis and schools, overseeing several October 2016. with a knack for personality profiles. She pilgrimages to shrines in Europe, the areas of archdiocesan restructuring, which Ordained a priest retired in 2000 as senior editor. Holy Land, Rome and Mexico. included 125 schools and 270 parishes. in 1983, he served 10 “Margaret was a great reporter and Survivors include daughter Maureen She also guided these schools and years as the president interviewer,” said Criterion Editor (Vince) Norris of Louisville, Ky., son parishes through the development, of St. Xavier High Emeritus John Fink, who hired and Paul Nelson (Darice) of San Diego, alignment and implementation of strategic School in . supervised Nelson. “I could always give Calif., daughter Kathleen Nelson of goals for quality Catholic education, Fr. William “I look forward her assignments while nearing deadline, Indianapolis, and son Patrick Nelson according to a press release from Verbryke, S.J. to working with if necessary, knowing that she would (Shelly) of Covington, Ky., and her Providence Cristo Rey. the exceptional complete them because she wrote fast but brother Peter Vernia (Sue) of Rochester, A Purdue University graduate, leadership team, faculty and staff to thoroughly. Mich. Margaret was also preceded Crooks most recently served as the continue Brebeuf’s history of excellence, “Margaret was devout, and a in death by her daughter Rosemary director of mission and discipleship which includes ensuring continuation of Benedictine oblate, and she was happy McElhenny (John). for Church of the Blessed Sacrament the academic and formational standards that her career was also something that In lieu of flowers, her family asks Parish in West Lafayette, Ind., in the that are hallmarks of a Jesuit education,” served the Church.” that donations be made in her name Lafayette Diocese. Father Verbryke said in a press release Charles Schisla, who was to St. Parish, “I am excited to be joining the from the school. then‑archdiocesan director of 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN, Providence Cristo Rey High School team communications, recommended 46218‑1444; St. Vincent de Paul in their mission-driven, innovative work (For more information about Providence Nelson for the at The Criterion. Society, 3001 E. 30th Street, for high school students in Indianapolis,” Cristo Rey High School, visit They became friends as members of Indianapolis, IN, 46218; or said Crooks, who has a master’s degree www.cristoreyindy.org. For more St. Andew the Apostle Parish. He Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill in theology and a doctorate in pastoral information about Brebeuf Jesuit remembers how Nelson contributed Drive, St. Meinrad, IN, 47577-1003. † ministry. Preparatory School, visit brebeuf.org.) †

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By Brigid Curtis Ayers have been separated from family and friends,” he added. “They’ve lost a lot A proposal to lift a ban on nutrition of connections. And depending on the program eligibility for reformed drug crime, especially if it’s a drug crime, they ‘Persons who have paid their debt and felons advanced in the Senate. The may not be eligible for public housing or attempting to rectify past mistakes should be Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) certain licensing in certain occupations, given the opportunity to prove themselves and supports the measure. and now we are restricting them from be eligible for support and programs that can Indiana is one of a handful of states nutrition. assist them and affirm their human dignity. … that bans convicted drug felons from “If they move back in with family—as receiving many of them do—if the family is eligible Assisting those to change their lives for the certain for SNAP and the felon is not, they are better is what all persons deserve, and I believe federally going to be utilizing the program as well,” how Jesus responded to all those who sought operated continued Bohacek. “They are going to be his help.’ nutrition taking the SNAP benefits designed for four benefits. people and now it’s feeding five. To me, — Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana Catholic If Sen. Bohacek, R-Michigan it’s high time to give these folks the tools Conference City, has his way, former drug felons to keep them out of the judicial system who meet certain criteria to reform and out of prison.” their lives would be eligible for food Glenn Tebbe, executive director of assistance tends to punish someone after disabled.” assistance under the federal program the ICC who serves as the public policy that person has already made restitution Ashe, who chairs the social justice called Supplemental Nutrition and spokesperson for the bishops in Indiana, for their misdeeds. Assisting those to committee at St. Augustine Parish in Assistance Program, commonly referred testified in support of the bill before change their lives for the better is what all South Bend, said some families are to as SNAP. the Senate panel. “All persons have a persons deserve, and I believe how Jesus denied SNAP because of how the benefit Senate Bill 11, right to food and shelter. Individuals, responded to all those who sought his formula works. She explained that there authored by after serving their sentence and being help.” are households with children that are Bohacek, would released from jail or prison, have Cheryl Ashe, a volunteer with denied SNAP benefits because the parent remove the many obstacles when rejoining the Dismas House of South Bend since who was previously convicted of a drug permanent ban from community,” he said. “In addition to 2007, helps reintegrate people into felony is not counted. food assistance under family adjustments, employment is society after they leave prison. “Family “If the parent were counted in the SNAP for convicted often denied because of the conviction members can offer a sofa or couch to calculation for the household, the drug felons as long and prison record. Many employers sleep on, but food is a problem,” she household would be eligible for SNAP,” as they follow their refuse to hire them, which contributes said. “Even with SNAP, people still she said. “Families and children are Sen. Michael parole guidelines or to recidivism. When jobs are available, must go to one or two food pantries a hurt under current law due to the SNAP Bohacek their release plan often these are temporary or part time. month. Most can get their canned goods benefits ban for former drug felons.” determined by the SNAP assistance is tangible and needed. and bread at a food pantry, but use their Tebbe said he expects Senate Bill 11 court. The bill was passed 7-0 by the This benefit will go a long way to help SNAP benefits to buy milk, meat, eggs to pass the full Senate before the third Senate Family and Children Services people maintain themselves and their and other dairy items. reading deadline which is on Feb. 6. If panel on Jan. 11. dignity. “A single person with no dependents, Senate Bill 11 passes the Senate, it will “When someone is released from “Persons who have paid their debt who is not working, gets $192 per move to the Indiana House for further prison, the goal is to reintegrate them into and attempting to rectify past mistakes month in SNAP benefits,” Ashe noted. consideration. society and to make them a productive should be given the opportunity to prove “A single person without dependents For more information on the ICC’s member,” said Bohacek. “And we do that themselves and be eligible for support can only receive SNAP benefits for three priority bills, go to www.indianacc.org . by providing the supports to be able to and programs that can assist them and months every three years, unless they become productive. affirm their human dignity,” continued are working 20 hours per week, enrolled (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for “When someone is incarcerated, they Tebbe. “Current law banning food in an approved job training program or The Criterion.) †

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor Lamy, is buried in the crypt directly behind the sanctuary at Saint Francis Editorial about Cathedral in Santa Fe. He was born Albert Thomas Daeger in immigration 1872 in St Anne Parish, just north of North Vernon in Jennings County. He was the Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 misinforms sixth archbishop of Santa Fe, and broke the Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher French line of bishops appointed there as he Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus newspaper’s readers was German. He was ordained a Franciscan priest in July 1896, and celebrated his first It is discouraging that the uninformed Mass in St. Anne Church. are permitted to use The Criterion as a He spent many years prior to his platform to misinform its readers. appointment serving the Indian missions Editorial The editorial, “We need more of . You may already be immigrants” written by John Fink in the aware of this information and his story, Jan. 12 issue attempts to portray President but if not, I just thought you would Donald J. Trump in a bad light. In fact, find it an interesting bit of trivia and a he is attempting to bring order to a connection to St. Anne Parish. disordered situation. The editorial asks: “Why should we be Thomas G. Daeger Sr. trying to discourage immigrants now?” In Indianapolis fact, the United States has open borders. There are hundreds of border legal stations where thousands enter our country daily Sister Segale’s last merely by walking past a border guard. Others in cars and trucks line the border name is misspelled station highways entering the U.S. legally. There is usually some impediment in Jan. 12 issue of that causes illegal entry to our country. Nevertheless, our government places The Criterion water barrels in the desert for those who Thanks to Editor Emeritus John F. Fink Archbishop Charles C. Thompson delivers a homily during a Jan. 22 Mass at St. John the become lost or abandoned by traffickers. It for all of his columns and for the recent Evangelist Church in Indianapolis commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade is appropriate here to mention the danger one about Sister Segale in the and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion on demand in the U.S. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) that lost, desperate immigrants present Jan. 12 issue of The Criterion. to remote ranchers as the immigrants Sister’s family name was misspelled as approach their residences for help. “Seagle” in the column. When it comes to life, let us Fink mentions the need for workers in I always look forward to Mr. Fink’s work agriculture and construction, traditionally and also appreciate reading his books. low-paying jobs that continue to be that Thank you for presenting archdiocesan heed faith leaders’ words way because immigrants can be used to Catholics with such a great weekly an employer’s advantage, and are many newspaper! Pope Francis and the late “Yet this defense of unborn life is times forced into accommodations unfit Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may have closely linked to the defense of each and for human habitation. Jim Waldon represented different faith traditions, every other human right. It involves the The editorial continues on with other Aurora but both men shared a passion for the conviction that a human being is always material that refuses to acknowledge rights of all people. sacred and inviolable, in any situation the true situation and real problems that And as Christians called to care for and at every stage of development. illegal immigrants face, and present to Columns show each of our brothers and sisters, we Human beings are ends in themselves those who must deal with those problems would do well to follow their lead. and never a means of resolving other like human trafficking, decent housing ministry Rev. King, who was a Baptist problems” (“Evangelii Gaudium,” #213). and smuggling. minister and leader of the American Our faith implores us to continue to coordinators in civil rights movement until he was stay strong and not become discouraged Emery Mapes killed in 1968, and Pope Francis, elected as we work to convince many in Lawrenceburg action, promote by the College of Cardinals to be the society that all life—from the unborn universal shepherd of the Church in to the elderly—is precious. Despite awareness of Church 2013, are examples of Christians valuing the obstacles presented in today’s Column spurs Just a note to commend the publisher all human life. Both are also examples ever-increasing secular society, it is and editors of The Criterion for invoking of an unwavering advocacy and witness paramount for us to remind others that reader to share ties an expanded interest in your articles and to their beliefs. each of us is made in our Creator’s columns that has me now reading it cover “Like the Rev. Martin Luther King, image and likeness, and valued members with late Santa Fe to cover, whereas I previously only read my our prayers and witness are about ‘civil of God’s family. favorite columns and catechetical updates. rights’—the right to life and to equal But our work should not end there. archbishop Erin Jeffries’ “An Advent Dialogue protection under the law, guaranteed by Citing Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of (Editor’s note: This letter was addressed with the Sick” column in your our constitution, for the most fragile, Chicago’s words spoken during a recent to Editor Emeritus John. F. Fink.) Dec. 15 issue was a refreshing approach marginalized and threatened, the tiny Fellowship of Catholic University to catechesis, and Father Eugene innocent baby in the womb,” said Students (FOCUS) gathering, Archbishop To begin with, thank you for the Hemrick’s “Truly celebrate Christmas by New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Thompson reminded the faithful that columns in The Criterion. I always find becoming fully absorbed in its meaning” during a homily at a Jan. 18 Mass at the giving priority to the marginalized them most enjoyable and interesting. column particularly touched a chord for me. Basilica of the National Shrine of the in society also includes caring for I just finished reading with excitement Introducing your numerous ministry in Washington what Cardinal Cupich referred to as your latest column titled “Willa Cather’s coordinators to your readership through that opened the National Prayer Vigil the “uns”—the unborn, unemployed, portrayal of Archbishop Lamy of Santa an occasional Perspectives page column for Life. The annual March for Life undocumented and uneducated. Fe.” When I was a teenager in the 1960’s, is an excellent way to promote awareness followed the next day. “It is not just the ‘uns’ that need our my aunt gave me a copy of the book of our Church in action in our awesome Rev. King “would be marching with witness but all of society, for a society and proudly remarked that it should be a archdiocese. us in the defense of unborn life were is only as moral and stable as it treats required read for everyone in our family. Keep up the good work! God is with not the dignity of his own person and its weakest members,” Archbishop As it happens, my great-uncle was also you! the sanctity of his own life tragically Thompson said. “Such witness is needed an archbishop of Santa Fe, N.M., for 13 violated 50 years ago this spring,” not only for a day, but the whole of our years, from 1919 until his tragic death in Alice Price Cardinal Dolan added, referring to the lives.” 1932. He, like Archbishop Jean Baptiste Indianapolis pastor’s assassination in Memphis, Our call to missionary discipleship Tenn., on April 4, 1968. is by no means easy. As Archbishop In his 2013 apostolic exhortation Thompson said, “… Our witness is one “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the of proclaiming the goodness, beauty Gospel”), Pope Francis highlights the and truth of God within each and every Letters Policy need to care for the least among us. culture by means of the divine image to Archbishop Charles C. Thompson be safeguarded and celebrated in every Letters from readers are published in letters from readers as necessary based on shared the Holy Father’s words in a human being. Our witness of prayer, The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and homily during a Jan. 22 Mass at St. John advocacy, dialogue, accompaniment commitment to “the responsible exchange of content (including spelling and grammar). In the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis and mercy is cultivating that culture freely-held and expressed opinion among order to encourage opinions from a variety commemorating the 45th anniversary of encounter that brings us together the People of God” (Communio et of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily of the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton to realize how we share in that image, Progressio, 116). be limited to one letter every three months. Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) decisions legalizing abortion on demand rather than being divided by our Letters from readers are welcome and every effort will be made to include letters from are more likely to be printed. in the U.S. differences.” as many people and representing as many Letters must be signed, but, for serious “Among the vulnerable for whom the May we use those “encounters” to viewpoints as possible. Letters should be reasons, names may be withheld. Church wishes to care with particular spur conversations and plant seeds, that informed, relevant, well-expressed and Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” love and concern are unborn children, God willing, will protect society’s most temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, the most defenseless and innocent vulnerable members and bear much sense of courtesy and respect. Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. Readers among us” (“Evangelii Gaudium,” fruit. The editors reserve the right to select the with access to e-mail may send letters to #213), Archbishop Thompson said. —Mike Krokos letters that will be published and to edit [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Page 5A ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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Solidarity with migrants, refugees, and strangers among us “The more prosperous nations are by name. He loves them and considers Indianapolis Catholic Charities has teaching of the Gospel (See Catechism obliged, to the extent they are able, them to be his precious children. What’s welcomed and cared for migrants and of the #2242). to welcome the foreigner in search of more, God has challenged us to welcome refugees for more than 42 years. And “Share the Journey” is not a political security and the means of livelihood them as guests, not reject them as aliens, many parishes throughout central and campaign. It is a way of promoting which he cannot find in his country of and he has told us in no uncertain terms, southern Indiana work hard to provide solidarity with members of our family origin. Public authorities should see to “Whatever you do to the least of these, food, shelter, clothing and access to who are in particular need of our loving it that the natural right is respected that my brothers and sisters, you do to me” quality health care to all who are in need, support. However, “Share the Journey” places a guest under the protection of (Mt 25:40). including people who have left their does remind us that as citizens we have those who receive him” (Catechism of When he announced the “Share home countries in search of better lives. a responsibility to promote the common the Catholic Church, #2241). the Journey” campaign, Pope Francis Ask your pastor, or any Catholic Charities good—for the sake of our nation and said, “Christ urges us to welcome our agency, how you can help. They will the community of nations. Peace and Here in the Archdiocese of brothers and sisters with our arms truly gladly direct you to the nearest place that prosperity should be available to all Indianapolis, we are participating in open, ready for a sincere embrace, a will welcome your participation! peoples regardless of their race, ethnic the two-year-long “Share the Journey” loving and enveloping embrace.” Our Church extends to all the origin, and or religious preferences. We campaign initiated by Pope Francis in This is characteristic of unconditional love of Jesus. We should be open to all, welcoming of all collaboration with Caritas Internationalis Pope Francis—to use vivid physical welcome strangers and work to make and respectful of both the differences (the Church’s international relief imagery to underscore his teaching. The everyone feel at home. We support that divide us and the fundamental organization), Catholic Charities USA Holy Father tells us, in effect, that Christ our nation’s efforts to secure our humanity that unites us. and Catholic Relief Services. The goal is not content with half-hearted gestures. borders, and to regulate the processes Pope Francis reminds us that Jesus, of this campaign is to raise awareness Simply writing a check and dropping it that govern immigration and refugee Mary and (the Holy Family) of the plight of migrants, refugees and in the mail to one of the relief agencies resettlement. were once refugees who fled the political asylum seekers who are forced to flee is not enough. Along with our financial However, we insist that in all tyranny and vicious brutality of King their homes due to economic, political or support, the pope says, Christ wants us instances the rights of individuals and Herod. They were migrants who spent religious strife. to have warm, enthusiastic contact with families be protected, and we place years living in a foreign land, a situation “Share the Journey” seeks to our sisters and brothers who are poor and concern for human dignity above now shared by millions of people who remind us all that the millions of vulnerable. political or practical expediency. We have left their homes desperately seeking people worldwide who are fleeing war, That’s not easy for most of us who take this responsibility so seriously safety and a better life. persecution and poverty are our sisters lead busy lives filled with work and that Church teaching points out that Whatever we do to the least of these and brothers. These are real men, women family obligations. Still, opportunities as citizens we may be obliged in brothers and sisters, we do to Christ. and children, not abstractions or statistics. for hands-on engagement with those in conscience not to follow laws or Let’s share their journeys. Let’s welcome They have names and faces and personal need are not hard to find if we look for regulations that are contrary to the them with “a loving and enveloping histories. God knows each one of them them. fundamental rights of persons or the embrace” in Jesus’ name. †

Solidaridad con los inmigrantes, los refugiados y los extranjeros entre nosotros “Las naciones más prósperas tienen el ama y los considera sus hijos adorados. Indianápolis ha dado la bienvenida y ha o a las enseñanzas del Evangelio (véase deber de acoger, en cuanto sea posible, Más aún: Dios nos exhorta a que los atendido a inmigrantes y refugiados. Y Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, al extranjero que busca la seguridad recibamos como invitados, no a que los muchas parroquias de todo el centro y #2242). y los medios de vida que no puede rechacemos como extraños, y nos ha el sur de Indiana trabajan arduamente “Compartiendo el viaje” no es una encontrar en su país de origen. Las dicho muy claramente que “cada vez para proporcionar comida, albergue, campaña política sino una forma de autoridades deben velar para que se que lo hicieron con el más pequeño de ropa y acceso a atención médica de promocionar la solidaridad para con los respete el derecho natural que coloca al mis hermanos, lo hicieron conmigo” calidad para todos los necesitados, miembros de nuestra familia que tengan huésped bajo la protección de quienes (Mt 25:40). incluyendo a aquellos que abandonaron una necesidad especial de nuestro apoyo lo reciben” (Catecismo de la Iglesia Cuando anunció la campaña su país de origen en busca de una devoto. Sin embargo, “Compartiendo Católica, #2241). “Compartiendo el viaje,” el papa mejor vida. Pregúntele a su pastor o a el viaje” nos recuerda que como Francisco afirmó que “Cristo nos insta cualquier agencia de Catholic Charities ciudadanos tenemos la responsabilidad La Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis a recibir a nuestros hermanos con los de qué forma puede usted ayudar y de promover el bien común, por el bien está participando en la campaña brazos verdaderamente abiertos, listos gustosamente lo referirán al lugar más de nuestra nación y el de la comunidad de dos años de duración, llamada para estrecharlos en un abrazo sincero y cercano en el que acogerán de buen de naciones. La paz y la prosperidad “Compartiendo el viaje,” que lanzó el amoroso.” grado su participación. deberían estar al alcance de todos los papa Francisco en colaboración con la Este es un rasgo característico del Nuestra Iglesia extiende a todos el pueblos, sin importar su raza, origen organización Caritas Internationalis (la papa Francisco: emplear imágenes amor incondicional de Jesús. Recibimos étnico o preferencia religiosa. Debemos organización de auxilio internacional vívidas y físicas para destacar sus a los extranjeros y nos esforzamos por recibir a todos, darles la bienvenida y de la Iglesia), conjuntamente con enseñanzas. En efecto, el Santo Padre lograr que todos se sientan como en respetar, tanto las diferencias que nos Catholic Charities USA y Catholic nos dice que Cristo no se conforma con casa. dividen, como la condición humana Relief Services. El objetivo de esta medias tintas. No es suficiente hacer Apoyamos los esfuerzos de nuestro fundamental que nos une. campaña es crear conciencia sobre la un cheque y simplemente enviarlo país para resguardar las fronteras y El papa Francisco nos recuerda grave situación de los inmigrantes, por correo a una de las agencias de para reglamentar los procesos que que Jesús, María y José (la Sagrada los refugiados y los solicitantes de socorro. Además del apoyo económico, rigen el proceso de inmigración y de Familia) fueron una vez refugiados que asilo que se ven obligados a huir de su según expresa el papa, Cristo desea reubicación de los refugiados. Sin huyeron de la tiranía política y de la patria debido a conflictos económicos, que mantengamos un contacto cálido embargo, insistimos en que se protejan cruel brutalidad del rey Herodes. Fueron políticos o religiosos. y entusiasta con nuestros hermanos los derechos de las personas y las inmigrantes que pasaron años viviendo “Compartiendo el viaje” procura pobres y vulnerables. familias en todas las circunstancias, y en suelo extranjero, una situación recordarnos que los millones de Para la mayoría de nosotros que anteponemos la defensa de la dignidad que comparten hoy en día millones personas que huyen de la guerra, de llevamos vidas ajetreadas, repletas humana a la conveniencia política o de personas que han dejado atrás sus la persecución y de la pobreza, son de trabajo y obligaciones familiares, práctica. Tomamos tan en serio esta hogares en una búsqueda desesperada de nuestros hermanos. Se trata de hombres, esto no resulta sencillo. Sin embargo, responsabilidad que las enseñanzas de seguridad y de una mejor vida. mujeres, niños y adolescentes de carne las oportunidades para involucrarnos la Iglesia señalan que los ciudadanos Lo que hagamos al más pequeño y hueso, no meras abstracciones o activamente con los necesitados tienen la obligación de atender a su de nuestros hermanos, se lo hacemos estadísticas. Tienen rostros, nombres abundan si las buscamos. conciencia y no obedecer las leyes y a Cristo. Compartamos su viaje y e historias personales. Dios conoce a Desde hace más de 42 años, la las normativas que sean contrarias a los démosles la bienvenida, estrechándolos cada uno de ellos por su nombre; los organización de caridad católica de derechos fundamentales de las personas “en un abrazo sincero y amoroso.” † Page 6A The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018

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

January 29 Renewal Praise and Mass, February 6 Springer, 317-236-1474, optional dinner afterward. Taizé Prayer Service, theme Our Lady of Fatima Retreat praise and worship 7 p.m., Mission 27 Resale, 132 Leota [email protected]. Information: 317-408-6396. “Praying for Peace in the House, 5353 E. 56th St., Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: St., Indianapolis. Senior World and in Our Hearts,” Indianapolis. Serra Club 317-546-7328, mkeyes@indy. Discount Day, every Tuesday, February 10 February 11-18 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken Dinner Meeting, Benedictine rr.com. seniors get 30 percent off St. Bartholomew Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, prayers, simple music, silence. Father Justin Duvall presenting clothing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 1306 27th St., Columbus. 5333 E. Washington St., Information: 812-535-2952, on the Benedictine way of life, Women’s Care Center, ministry supports Indianapolis 12th Annual Concert Series: Indianapolis. 8-Day Festival [email protected]. 5:40 p.m. rosary followed by 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Society Young Musicians Concert, of Prayer, Sun., 10 a.m. Mass dinner, $15. Information: 317- First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Food Pantry and Changing 7 p.m., freewill offering. with Archbishop Charles February 15 748-1478 or smclaughlin@ Father Coady Owens Lives Forever program. Complete list of all concerts: C. Thompson; Mon., 7 p.m. St. Joseph Parish, 1401 holyspirit.cc. presiding, optional tour of Information: 317-687-8260. www.saintbartholomew.org concert; Tues., 5:30 p.m. S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. center to follow. Information: under “Music Ministry,” or rosary, 6 p.m. Mass and Third Thursday Adoration, January 31 317-829-6800, www. February 7 [email protected]. reception; Wed., 6 p.m. Mass interceding for women St. Nicholas School, womenscarecenter.org. Knights of Columbus Council and distribution of ashes experiencing crisis pregnancy, 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., 3433, 2100 E. 71st St., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton followed by soup and bread 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at Sunman. Open House, for Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Parish, Seton Elementary dinner; Thurs., 1:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Information: prospective parents and February 3 Catholic, educational, Campus, 801 W. Main St., Living Rosary presented by 317-244-9002. students, 6-7 p.m. Information: St. Michael Church, charitable and social singles, Richmond. Chocolate Fest, school children, 3-6 p.m. 812-623-2348, school. 145 St. Michael Blvd., 50 and over, single, separated, hors d’oeuvres, chocolate, Exposition of the Blessed Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and stnicholas-sunman.org. Brookville. First Saturday widowed or divorced. New silent auction, 5-8 p.m., $15 Sacrament, 5:30 p.m. Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Marian Devotional Prayer members welcome. 6 p.m. pre-sale tickets only through rosary followed by Mass; Road, Indianapolis. Monthly February 2 Group, Mass, prayers, rosary, Information: 317-243-0777. Feb. 9. Information and tickets: Fri., 5:30-7 p.m. Fish Fry; Mass, 2 p.m. Information: Our Lady of the Greenwood confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Lisa Rourke, 765-969-4919. Sat., 9 a.m. continental 317-574-8898 or www. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Information: 765-647-5462. February 8 breakfast, viewing of the catholiccemeteries.cc. Greenwood. First Friday St. Andrew the Apostle, February 11 movie St. Bernadette of celebration of the Most St. Jude Parish, Intercultural Pastoral Institute, St. Church, Lourdes (reservations required, February 17-19 Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5375 McFarland Road, Lower Level, 4052 E. 38th St., 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., 317-3560-7291); Sun., 10 a.m. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Indianapolis. Alumni Legacy Indianapolis. Black Catholic Indianapolis. Mass in French, Mass followed by coffee Providence Spirituality and Blessed Sacrament, following Association Chili Cook Off, Young Adult Gathering, 12:30 p.m. Information: and donuts. Information: Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament live music, wine tasting, beer, sponsored by archdiocesan 317-627-7729 or acfadi2014@ 317-356-7291. Providence, Saint Mary-of-the- of reconciliation available. food, 7 p.m., free admission. Black Catholic Ministry, gmail.com. Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Information: 317-888-2861 or Contact Whitney Carroll 6:30-8 p.m., for ages 18-35, February 13 Used Book Sale sponsored [email protected]. to enter cook off (indicate however all are welcome, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Church of the Immaculate by Linden Leaf Gifts, traditional or non-traditional childcare available with (Little Flower) Church, Conception, 1 Sisters of 10 a.m.-4 p.m., books not pre- St. Lawrence Church, chili or soup/stew): 317-784- advance reservations, free. 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Providence, Saint Mary- priced but donations accepted. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 6828, whitneycarroll14@ Information and childcare Class of ’63 monthly of-the-Woods, St. Mary- Information: 812-535-2932 or First Friday Charismatic gmail.com. reservations: Pearlette gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, of-the-Woods. Monthly [email protected]. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to Retreats and Programs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Alveda King to speak at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Richmond on Feb. 3 February 9-11 Couples Retreat, Benedictine Life for Lent: Living Providence Spirituality & Father Noël Mueller, an Intentional 40 Days, Evangelist of Civil Rights for the Unborn African, Conference Center, 1 Sisters $425 double. Information: Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell Alveda King, niece the African-American Outreach for of Providence, Saint Mary- 812‑357-6585 or mzoeller@ presenting, 10 a.m.‑4:30 p.m., of the late Dr. Priests for Life and Gospel of Life of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of- saintmeinrad.edu. $40 includes lunch. Martin Luther King Ministries. the-Woods. Retreat for Busy Information and registration: Jr., will speak at She is also the voice for the Silent Catholic Moms, Providence February 13 317-788-7581, www. St. Elizabeth Ann No More Awareness Campaign, Sister Mary Montgomery Benedict Inn Retreat & benedictinn.org. Seton Parish, Holy sharing her own testimony of two presenting, Fri. 6:30 p.m.- Conference Center, Family Campus, abortions and God’s forgiveness and Sun. 1:30 p.m., $215 includes 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Our Lady of Fatima Retreat 815 W. Main St., healing. lodging and meals, $125 Grove. Personal Day of House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Richmond, at The event is free. without lodging. Registration Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 Indianapolis. Silent Self- Alveda King 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3. For more information, call Debbie deadline Feb. 2. Information includes room for the day Guided Day of Reflection, King currently Coleman at 765-977-4266 or e-mail and registration: 812-535- and lunch, spiritual direction $35 includes room for the day, serves as pastoral associate and director [email protected]. † 2952, [email protected] or available for $30. Information continental breakfast, lunch www.spsmw.org/providence- and registration: 317-788- and use of common areas, center/events/. 7581, www.benedictinn.org. additional $28 extends stay to include the night before Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference Saint Meinrad Archabbey February 14 or night after day of silence, Guest House and Retreat Benedict Inn Retreat & $9 for dinner when available. set for Feb. 24 at Kokomo High School Center, 200 Hill Dr., Conference Center, Information and registration: St. Meinrad. Winning 1402 Southern Ave., Beech 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or The 12th Annual Indiana Holy school track. Relationships—A Married Grove. De-clutter Your www.archindy.org/fatima. † Family Catholic Conference will be Father Theodore Dudzinski, vicar held at Kokomo High School, 2501 general of the Diocese of Lafayette, S. Berkley Road, in Kokomo, in the will celebrate Mass to conclude the Diocese of Lafayette, from 8:30 a.m. to conference. 6 p.m. on Feb. 24. The cost is $60 per family, $40 The theme for this year’s for a couple or a family of two, conference is “God is for Us! Romans: and $20 for singles and high school 8:31.” Scheduled speakers include youths through Feb. 6. After Feb. 6, Dominican Father Timothy Combs the prices increase to $75, $50 and and Dr. Peter and Chantal Howard, $25, respectively. Scholarships are co-founders of Heroic Families available. (www.heroicfamilies.com). Information, including the The event also includes a kid’s registration link, can be found at corner, a middle school track and a high www.holyfamilyconference.org. †

Retrouvaille retreat for marriages in crisis set for Feb. 23-25 in Indianapolis A Retrouvaille retreat for marriages relationship. For more than 30 years, in crisis will be held at Our Lady of the program has helped hundreds of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., thousands of couples heal their hurting in Indianapolis, on Feb. 23-25. marriages. Do you feel alone? Are you To learn more about the program frustrated or angry with each other? Do or to register for the Feb. 23-25 STEM grant you argue, or have you stopped talking weekend and follow-up post-weekend Krista Konradi, left, and members of her kindergarten class at St. Louis School in Batesville smile to each other? Do you wonder if your sessions in Indianapolis, visit as they hold a check representing a $500 grant from the Ripley County Community Foundation to marriage might end? www.HelpOurMarriage.com or purchase STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) materials to provide Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-v) www.retrouvaille.org, or for hands-on learning experiences in their classroom. Pictured along with Konradi are Amelia is a worldwide program that offers confidential information e-mail Spielmann, Parker Smith, Samson Walmsley, Tess Rennekamp, Evelyn Ollberding and Henry tools needed for hurting couples [email protected] or call Candelot. (Submitted photo) to rediscover a loving marriage 317-489-6811. † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Page 7A NATIONAL continued from page 1A from the crowd gathered on the National Mall. He praised the pro-lifers for having “such big hearts and tireless devotion to make sure parents have the support they need to choose life.” “You’re living witnesses of this year’s March for Life theme, ‘Love Saves Lives,’ ” he said. His remarks were broadcast to the crowd live via satellite to a Jumbotron above the speakers’ stage, a first for any U.S. president, according to March for Life. During their tenure in office, President , President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush all addressed the march via telephone or a radio hookup from the Oval Office, with their remarks broadcast to the crowd. Trump spoke with a crowd surrounding him in the Rose Garden, including 20 students from the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. One of those standing next to the president was a Marianne Donadio, a top official with Room at Young women hold pro-life signs and shout slogans as they stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 45th annual March for Life in Washington the Inn, a nationally accredited Catholic on Jan. 19. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) ministry based in North Carolina that serves homeless, pregnant women and troubled pregnancy and other needs. develop and the lungs were undeveloped Herrera Beutler asked the crowd to single mothers with children. “ ‘Love Saves Lives’ is this year’s because of a rare condition. Abortion was imagine that 45 years of legal abortion Vice President Mike Pence, who theme,” she added. “Love and sacrifice go their only option, they were told. had not existed and that 60 million babies addressed last year’s March for Life in hand in hand. It is not easy. No one ever Today, that baby is 4-year-old Abigail. had not been lost to abortion, and if out of person at Trump’s request, introduced the said it was, but it is the right choice ... the She and her younger brother and their those people had come those who could president as the “most pro-life president self-sacrificial option.” father stood on the stage with the cure cancer and correct all manner of in American history” for, among other In an interview with Catholic News congresswoman. disabling conditions, including those that things, issuing an executive memorandum Service (CNS) before the march began, “Dan and I prayed and we cried [at the exist in utero, and eradicate poverty. shortly after his inauguration to reinstate Mancini said that as a pro-life Catholic she news of their unborn child’s condition] ... “What richness we would get to see the “Mexico City Policy.” The policy bans believes “100 percent” in Church teaching and in that devastation we saw hope. What instead of two generations missing,” she all foreign nongovernmental organizations that the sanctity of all life, from conception if God would do a miracle? What if a doctor added. receiving U.S. funds from performing or to natural death, must be protected. was willing to try something new? Like Another Catholic member of Congress promoting abortion as a method of family But she said the annual March for saline infusions to mimic amniotic fluid so and longtime pro-life advocate, Rep. Chris planning in other countries. Life has a singular purpose—to mark the kidneys could develop?” she recalled. Smith, R-New Jersey, described the last Trump also has nominated pro-life anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 With “true divine intervention and 45 years of legal abortion as Orwellian. judges to fill several court vacancies, Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions some very courageous doctors willing “Every one of you here today” and and a day before the March for Life the legalizing abortion through nine months to take a risk we get to experience our millions of others throughout the country U.S. Department of Health and Human of pregnancy nationwide. She believes daughter, Abigail,” Herrera Beutler said. and world, he said, “are an integral part Services (HHS) announced formation of a abortion is “the single most significant She is a very “healthy, happy 4-year-old of the greatest human rights struggle on new Conscience and Religious Freedom social justice cause of our time.” big sister who some day is going to be ‘the Earth. Because we pray, because we fast, Division in the HHS Office for Civil Rights. As a small nonprofit with a staff of boss of mommy’s work,’ ” she said. we will win. Babies will be protected.” † Its aim is to protect the conscience rights of six, the March for Life organization doctors and other health care workers who has to “stay focused” on its mission, do not want to perform procedures they she said, which is to educate people consider morally objectionable. about abortion and activate them to stop For the first time in recent memory, abortion. Mancini also told CNS she was the weather in Washington was more than “grateful to the leader of the free world” tolerable for March for Life participants as for deciding to address the rally from the they gathered on the National Mall to mark Rose Garden. the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, Court decisions legalizing abortion. was among several others who addressed The sun was shining and the blue sky the crowd from the speakers’ platform. ALL IT TAKES IS was cloudless. By the time the speeches “Thank God for giving us a pro‑life “ ended and the march to the Supreme president in the White House,” the one good person Court started, the temperature had reached Catholic congressman said. TO 50 degrees. March officials estimated that “Your energy is so infectious,” he told the more 100,000 were in attendance. crowd, praising them for being “the vigor RESTORE Hope” –POPE FRANCIS Jeanne Mancini, president of March for and enthusiasm of the pro-life movement.” Life, opened the rally by calling on Seeing so many young people “is everyone in the crowd to text the word so inspiring because it tells us this a “March” to 7305 and to show their movement on the rise,” he said. “Why commitment to ending abortion and join is the pro-life movement on the rise? English their voices in calling on Congress to Because truth is on our side. Life begins at We are... defund Planned Parenthood. conception. Science is on our side.” “Do you agree that’s important?” she Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, asked the crowd. “Yes!” they shouted. R-Washington, gave an emotional speech March for Life, she said, is about about the troubled pregnancy she faced educating people about abortion and about four years ago. She and her husband, mobilizing to end it and to love all those Dan, were told their unborn child had severe women and families who are facing a defects, that the baby’s kidneys would never

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pro-life club at LIFE DePauw University continued from page 1A in Greencastle. Drew Cobb, a Her description captured the crowd that freshman, proudly processed to the statehouse from St. John waved a flag bearing the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis the school’s name as after a pre-march Mass. (See story on he marched. page 9A). Banners, balloons, signs “I thought it was and chanting voices all proclaimed important to be here the sanctity of life in the downtown and support the Indianapolis procession. pro-life movement,” Trying to tame a yellow “Life” balloon he said. “I hope by blowing in the gusty wind, 10-year‑old attending this year Eli Elmore said he thought it was that it will draw important to march “because babies don’t even more [people] have the choice if they live or die. They next year.” have their entire lives ahead of them, and Fellow club that shouldn’t be ruined.” Eli is a member member Sarah of Southside Christian Homeschool Hennessy, a Academy in Indianapolis. sophomore, noted Another youth participating in the that “especially on march had a special reason to promote the college campuses, pro-life cause. the feminist “I love pro-life because I was adopted, movement is strong. and I’m grateful my mom didn’t abort But to be truly me,” said Mary Green, 14, a member feminist, you have of St. Parish in to be pro-life.” Zionsville, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. There were plenty Kristine Allen of St. Parish in Indianapolis holds the hand of her daughter Faye while marching with Amber “I feel so bad for people who don’t realize of little testaments- Starr of St. Joseph Parish in Lebanon, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, and her two boys, Thomas (front) and Michael on Jan. 22. abortion takes away life.” to-life being pushed (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Young adults were also well‑represented in strollers along the in the march, including members of the way to the statehouse. there’s many of us.” “I can’t think of a better witness to life After the march and rally, than to bring my children,” said Aurora many participants ventured Verkamp as two little faces peered out inside the statehouse to from a double-stroller. witness a Rose Ceremony. The member of St. Malachy Parish There, 45 people each in Brownsburg is grateful for the held a sign representing opportunity to march locally for the one of the years in which pro‑life cause. lives were lost to abortion “Going to Washington [for the national since it was legalized in March for Life] is just not practical given 1973. On each sign was the my current situation,” she said with a grin number of children aborted toward her toddlers. in that year. The combined While the only toddlers in his life are total was more than 60 now his grandchildren, that didn’t stop million. (For comments by long-time pro-life advocate Steve Martin Rose Ceremony speaker from taking part in the march. Abby Johnson, see sidebar “When I heard [a] high school youth on page 9A.) group chanting as they walked, I was in The Indiana March for tears,” said the member of St. Monica Life event ended later in Parish in Indianapolis. “It is such a the evening, when about powerful thing to hear high school kids 150 people participated in a pick up this issue and be as excited as youth-and-young-adult rally Father John Hollowell, right, pastor of they obviously were. and holy hour at St. John the Annunciation Parish in Brazil and St. Paul “We pro-life people work all year Evangelist Church. Participants at the pro-life rally on Jan. 22 on the steps of the the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, waves an long, and no one sees anything. … Abby Johnson served as statehouse in Indianapolis listen to a speaker while a child holds American flag during the inaugural Indiana You’ve got to have a march to show the keynote speaker during a photo of himself stating “I was born at 32 weeks.” March for Life on Jan. 22. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) people we’re alive and well, and that this Vigil for Life, captivating (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) the youthful audience with a message similar to the one she shared “I’m very passionate about the pro-life during the Rose Ceremony. movement,” said Cari Weibel, the director The former Planned Parenthood facility of youth ministry for St. Lawrence and director turned-pro-life-advocate told the St. parishes, both in young people how she regretted taking so Indianapolis. “I can’t think of anything long—eight years—to leave a job where more important than saving babies and she assisted in the abortions of children. saving lives.” “Being pro-life means you are The Vigil for Life also left its impact advocating for the right to life every day,” on Matt Faley. she said. “One day, I had the opportunity “The vigil gives us an opportunity to do something, to save a life, and I did to reconnect to the great miracle of our nothing. I’m asking you tonight to find own lives,” said Faley, director of young out how you can do something.” adult and college campus ministry for the Silent prayer and the exposition of the archdiocese. “Tonight’s vigil connects us Blessed Sacrament followed in the darkened to God, the source of this life and sends church before the soaring, heartfelt singing us back out into the world to bring others of “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” closed to that same reality. That is what the Hundreds of pro-life people from across Indiana participate in the inaugural Indiana March for Life the rally—and the day of witness for life— world is starving for the most—a witness on Jan. 22. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) on another emotional note. to authentic life.” From the opening Mass to the end of the evening youth and young adult event, the entire day was a success in the eyes of Susan Hoefer, Natural Family Planning coordinator for the Lafayette Diocese, who helped organize the inaugural Indiana March for Life. “I am filled with joy about what I’ve witnessed today, … everyone coming together to proclaim that all human life has inherent dignity and worth, given to us from God Almighty,” she said. “How beautiful it is to see such an amazing gathering.” The plan is to have another such gathering next year, and likely for years to come. As Tuttle declared to the crowd: Father Rick Nagel, pastor of St. John the “We will be out here marching as long as Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, leads a eucharistic procession during the Vigil of Life the culture victimizes the unborn through youth and young adult rally at the parish church abortion.” Indiana Catholic Conference executive director Glenn Tebbe, left, in the tan coat, Lafayette Bishop on Jan. 22. About 150 people attended the Timothy L. Doherty and Archbishop Charles C. Thompson clap during a pro-life rally on the steps of rally, which was part of the inaugural Indiana (John Shaughnessy contributed to this the Indiana Statehouse on Jan. 22. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) March for Life. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) story.) † Archdiocese of Indianapolis CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SUPPLEMENT

Catholic schools are our shared inheritance and opportunity Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It is a great blessing to celebrate the apostolate of With Christ, the Master Teacher, as their cornerstone, Catholic schools with you! these ministries of hope make the Gospels and the Our Catholic schools throughout central and southern sacraments a way of life. They continue Christ’s own Indiana are an integral part of the ministry as priest, prophet and king through their worship, incredible foundation that, by the faithful teaching and witness to the world. grace of God and the witness of many Please join me this week in thanking and praying for all generations of the faithful, is our who have made, and who continue to make, the mission of shared inheritance, responsibility and our Catholic schools possible. opportunity. Please join me in praying for the future of this essential During the Second Vatican Council, apostolate. The Church “earnestly entreats pastors and all the Holy Father, in union with the the faithful to spare no sacrifice in helping Catholic schools bishops of the world, proclaimed that fulfill their function in a continually more perfect way.” Catholic schools are of the “utmost May our ministry in this generation be a “prophetic importance.” Indeed, it is “abundantly choice,” ensuring excellent and accessible Catholic schools clear in an unbroken list of statements” from both the both for today and for the many tomorrows to come. ’s Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education and from the bishops of the United States that Catholic schools Yours in Christ, Our Teacher, are “the most efficacious means available to the Church for the education of children and young people.” Our Catholic schools are the “fullest and best” opportunity to “promote the integration of religious truth and values with the rest of life.” Archbishop Charles C. Thompson Page 2B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Catholic schools prepare ‘problem solvers’ bound by faith (Editor’s note: Science, technology, STEM coordinator and fifth- and sixth- engineering and math. These four areas grade science teacher. “Teachers plan a comprise what has come to be known full STEM project, and each teacher sees as STEM fields—areas of projected job how they can fill in,” such as using a growth by as much as 28 percent by 2024. religion class to brainstorm how STEM Catholic schools around central and components could be used to address southern Indiana are finding creative social justice issues like poverty, then ways to introduce these areas to their writing about the topic in an English students—and even to parents. On this class. page, The Criterion takes a look at three But class time is limited. So in the fall schools that are embracing the future— of 2015, the school implemented STEM and faith—by using innovative ways to Days. One Friday each month is set aside ramp up their students’ excitement and to focus entirely on completing a project. knowledge around the areas of STEM.) “The students enjoy that they get to do a whole project from beginning to By Natalie Hoefer end,” says Scharr, the school’s assistant principal. “They’re given a problem with Megan Schaller and Ryan Scharr real-world effects, and use what they have become both coaching staff and learn to work with other people. They cheerleaders when it comes to the STEM have to collaborate, engage socially, take approach at St. School in leadership roles.” Indianapolis. The momentum didn’t stop there. The two recently completed the Trustey “Parents hear from kids [that] they love Family STEM Teaching Fellows program STEM,” says Schaller. “We wanted parents through the Center for STEM Education to see kids engaging in STEM challenges, at the University of Notre Dame. The and also themselves to do a [project] or program focuses on increasing student problem-solve or test. … There are a lot interest and learning in STEM disciplines of emotions involved in taking on real through the support and growth of world challenges. [We wanted them] to high-quality STEM teachers. see what it’s like to be frustrated or be Since starting the program in 2015, exhilarated at success.” they have worked with other teachers at So in the fall of 2016, the school St. Barnabas to incorporate STEM projects hosted its first Family STEM Night. More Maddox Novotney launches his improvised “car” while Matt Maddox marks its speed with a timer and concepts into their curricula, even in than 300 parents and students took part in during the second annual Family STEM Night on Nov. 16, 2017, at St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis. religion and language arts classes. the two-hour event working on projects (Submitted photo) “A STEM lesson is when you take any together. The second annual event last fall two letters or more [from the acronym], drew nearly 600 parents and children. doing our best at St. Barnabas [to see] that background, can work together to solve and both are being used and graded in a “There’s this void in the world today all of our students, regardless of gender problems, to take real world struggles and project,” explains Schaller, the school’s of problem solvers,” says Scharr. “We’re or socio-economic status or cultural brainstorm solutions.” † STEM plants roots of ‘cool’ learning in New Albany Deanery By Natalie Hoefer storm-proof house—which she tests against freestyle math,” a leaf blower she calibrated to simulate while fifth-grader Laura Swessel, a high school science category one through four hurricanes. Matt Wetzel says teacher at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. To accommodate those on the summer he “love[s] being High School in Clarksville, knows the camp waiting list, Swessel created a able to experiment importance of STEM fields first hand— STEM club to meet five times during with creating my she used to own an engineering consulting the school year. More than 110 students own video games.” firm. participated last spring. Both are members “Just working in a manufacturing Both the STEM club and the camp of St. John Paul II environment now, you have to have some include visits by professionals in those Parish in Sellersburg familiarity with computers, either on the fields. Among those who spoke to the and attend the user or the programming side,” she notes. youths were a dentist, an aerospace parish school. “Regardless of what field you go into, engineer, an electrical engineer, an And being the critical thinking you gain from STEM emergency room director and a statistician. deanery-wide helps you with any field you end up in.” In addition to getting students excited and open to To provide students with more hands-on about STEM fields, Swessel uses the camp non-Catholics, the In this photo from June 28, 2016, Laura Swessel, a science teacher at Our Lady STEM experiences, Swessel started and club as an opportunity for high school camp and club allow of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville, works with fourth‑through STEM summer camps in 2016 for youths students to serve as helpers. Not only do students to meet sixth-graders participating in the school’s summer STEM Camp, which is open throughout the New Albany Deanery in the older teens get experience mentoring, youths from other to all students in the New Albany Deanery. (Submitted photo) first grade through ninth grade. but it helps kids to see “it’s cool” to like schools. During the camps, which are broken STEM fields, she says. “I like meeting new people from the parish school. “I love learning about down by grade ranges, participants take part Fourth-grader Lydia Cosper says she throughout the deanery,” says Ginger the importance of STEM and how it affects in projects ranging from basic computer likes to learn about “my interests such Atzinger, a member of Holy Family Parish how we live, and I like having something coding and making a volcano to creating a as chain reactions, engineering, and in New Albany who attends sixth grade at to look forward to after school.” † Students ‘dig’ discovering new ways to see the world By Natalie Hoefer study the rock cycle while identifying Amelia Fay of rocks that they dig out themselves.” her class’ lettuce The Thanksgiving feast at The area also offers a worm farm project. “It was St. Bartholomew School in Columbus “where [students] learn about the really cool and last year was particularly special: among importance of soil,” adds Steele. fun. It was very the fare enjoyed by students and staff Middle school students will collect delicious when we members was lettuce grown by the temperature readings and collect data on cooked it.” fifth-grade class at the school’s new decomposition rates to engineer the best Third-grader outdoor learning lab, an area containing a composting system, and fourth graders Ella Campbell, permanent greenhouse nearly 25 feet by will learn about the importance of native who joined her 17 feet in size built next to raised garden species and the interdependence of classmates in beds. pollinators and flowering plants in the testing how plants “We asked every grade level to plan lab’s butterfly garden and monarch watch grow in various a unit to use the outdoor learning lab station. soils, thought it to cover the science standards for their Steele notes the importance of math in was “cool because grade,” says principal Helen Heckman. “evaluating data on growth measurements we could see how “We brought together our science, math and other activities related to the [the plants] grew and technology teachers so they can greenhouse, but also on weather-related each day.” better collaborate and look at STEM readings, data collection and graphing at The students’ initiatives.” our weather station.” enthusiasm proves Raised garden beds near the new outdoor learning lab at St. Bartholomew St. Bartholomew middle school science And the current integration of the new a point for Steele: School in Columbus offer students an opportunity to study the growth of teacher Bridget Steele gushes about the space into class curricula “is just the tip “Kids learn plants. (Submitted photo) opportunities provided by the outdoor of the iceberg,” she says, noting that the best from doing learning lab. outdoor learning lab is still in its first authentic and relevant projects. and real-world problems. “All middle school students will phase. “The motivation and depth of learning “Our students discover a love of complete the Junior Master Gardeners Steele is not the only one excited about are just two wonderful outcomes of learning, [and see that] digging in the dirt, Program over the next two years and the outdoor learning lab. project-based STEM-related content. The sorting seeds, handling bees and worms— become certified,” she says. “[A] rocks “We worked the dirt, then we planted Outdoor Learning Lab naturally connects this stuff isn’t gross, boring or scary, but and minerals dig site allows students to the seeds row by row,” says fifth-grader our students to our community partners real and amazing.” † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 3B ‘Team Jesus’ approach proves to be a big hit for school

By John Shaughnessy

The “aha” moment came for Lisa Vogel as the principal dealt with two students who were constantly arguing on the playground a year ago. Trying to find a way to change their attitudes, Vogel suddenly heard herself telling them, “We’re all on the same team. We’re all on Team Jesus!” Just as soon as she said those last two words, Vogel knew she had the theme that she hoped would guide the students, the teachers, the staff and herself at St. Mary School in North Vernon during this current school year. So on the first day of school in August, she gathered everyone in a big huddle—“because that’s what teams do,” she says—and shared the theme of “Team Jesus.” Trying to add a concrete symbol to The smiles of Kaelen Hauersperger, left, Adylin Cox, Kaylen Cox, Brooklyn Woods, Eliza Kreutzjans and Drew Spurlock reflect their support for “Team that theme, Vogel showed everyone that Jesus,” the approach that guides students and staff members during this school year at St. Mary School in North Vernon. (Submitted photo) day a huge sports bag normally used for storing and carrying bats. Then That caring for each other has extended Fifth-grader Charlie Taylor pray at least a decade for others. she asked the students what they should to a concern for others—a concern that’s confesses that he really didn’t think “I thought it was a really good idea— put into the bag to represent Team Jesus. reflected in the school’s monthly service much about the concept of Team Jesus and a good opportunity to pray for people Soon, a Bible was placed into the bag. So projects that are led by a different class when Vogel initially shared it, but he who need it,” Aubree says. “I think it’s was a crucifix. Then a rosary. each month. saw the difference the approach made a good way to get closer to God, and do Vogel also told everyone that one of the The eighth-grade class organized a when his father, Brian, went into a better things.” things that teammates often do is give “high collection of new and used shoes for hospital to receive a heart transplant. That’s exactly what Vogel wants for fives” to each other, so she encouraged the people of Haiti. The seventh-grade His classmates rallied around him and everyone on Team Jesus. And sometimes everyone to adopt that practice too. students went to the three Catholic another fifth-grader whose mother is the blessings of that approach come in “I told them that each of the five cemeteries in Jennings County, battling cancer. The class focused its ways that surprise even her. fingers represents one of the words I grooming some of the gravesites and monthly service project on raising “Before Christmas, I was a little wanted them to say to each other—‘I placing the silk flower arrangements money to help school families reeling distracted walking down the hall, and this am here for you,’ ” Vogel recalls. “So that they had made on some of the from such concerns. second-grader was coming toward me,” when they see someone struggling on graves. “I like that it helps people who need she recalls. “As she approached me, she the playground or in the classroom, they When each service project has been it,” Charlie says. had her hand in the air, and she said, ‘I should just offer them a high-five and completed, each class has put a symbol of Third-grader Aubree Crane shares am here for you, Mrs. Vogel.’ And she they’ll know you are there for them.” their efforts into the Team Jesus baseball how her class built a “rosary walk” gave me a high-five. That practice has caught on at the bat bag. So the eighth graders added on the lawn of the school during “I said to myself, ‘I think we’re getting school. Teachers high-five students. a pair of flip-flops in there. And the October—the month of the rosary— this.’ Students high-five students. And teachers seventh graders placed one of their flower creating and coloring pictures that “I want my students to have empathy high-five teachers. arrangements in the bag. showed the beads and the mysteries for everyone. Jesus loved everyone. I want “I love seeing our team having each The efforts for Team Jesus have left of the rosary. Then each class in the my students to not just love their best other’s backs,” Vogel says. their mark on the students. school used the rosary walk daily to friends, but to love everyone.” †

Follow the hashtag #CSW18 January 29th-February 2nd Page 4B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 High schools build up relationships with nearby parish schools

By Sean Gallagher

Indiana’s state government has launched a series of initiatives over the last decade or more that recognize parents’ freedom to choose the best education for their children. They include allowing children to enroll in public school systems beyond the one in which they live, creating charter schools, establishing tax credits for contributions to organizations that provide scholarships to private schools and, most notably, the state’s voucher program, which is arguably the most robust in the nation. This empowerment of parents to use their freedom to ensure the best education for their children has created an educational marketplace in which schools must, in a sense, market themselves to parents and students, showing them how the educational experience they offer would be best for them. Leaders in Catholic high schools across central and southern Indiana recognize this challenge and are responding to it. “It is absolutely vital that we can get Students from parish schools in the Indianapolis West Deanery pose with Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School students in Indianapolis on Oct. 31, 2017, information on Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High when the grade school students came to Cardinal Ritter to trick-or-treat in its classrooms. Cardinal Ritter and other Catholic high schools across central School out to the public,” said Kyle and southern Indiana foster relationships with nearby parish schools to help younger students learn more, and to enhance the educational experience in Powers, Cardinal Ritter’s director of their own schools. (Submitted photos) admissions. “Our students do so many great things academically, athletically and sponsoring academic competitions a wide variety of and in the community, and we want the enhances the education it can offer. summer camps city of Indianapolis to see how well “When students serve as an and workshops, prepared our students are for post-high Oldenburg Academy ambassador in and welcoming school life.” any of these programs with our nearby parish youth An important way that Cardinal schools, they serve as role models,” ministers to visit Ritter lets the broader community she said. “This responsibility inspires with students know about the education it offers is by them to always be and do their best. from their building up relationships with parish Often, it also helps to reveal a skill or parishes in the grade schools in the Indianapolis West talent they may possess, such as public school’s cafeteria Deanery. speaking, teaching, organizational on schools days. This happens in a variety of initiatives, skills or writing. It helps to ensure that While Chatard such as academic competitions among they experience being part of a larger maintains such parish schools sponsored by Cardinal community of faith, too.” programs to assist Ritter and having grade school students Nancy Buening, principal of St. Mary deanery schools, come to Cardinal Ritter on Halloween School in Greensburg, appreciates the Mayer said they to go trick-or-treating from classroom to relationship St. Mary has with Oldenburg also enhance classroom. Academy, especially in the academic the educational Other Catholic high schools in the competitions in which St. Mary students experience it can archdiocese work in similar ways with participate, and thinks it is a way to help provide to its high nearby Catholic schools. her students see ways to continue their school students. “Building community is at the heart of Catholic education. “Our unique a great Franciscan Catholic school,” said “Any time you can get students relationships with Diane Laake, president of the Oldenburg working with others or performing the parishes and Academy of the Immaculate Conception in front of an audience, you are schools of the in Oldenburg. “Our commitment to building on skills that they will use North Deanery evangelizing, empowering and educating for a lifetime,” Buening said. “We allows a level of our youth is best achieved in a K-12 support Catholic education and want support that can educational experience. We build on the students to know that there are other be found nowhere foundation of faith established in our alternatives. I feel like it is a way we else,” he said. nearby schools, and provide the essential can extend our mission even when they “Bishop Chatard, tools as our young adults make those are no longer in our building.” in large part due critical decisions about the next phase of Building up community is part of a to the unique their life journey.” Catholic school’s identity. So fostering relationship with Among the partnerships that the relationships with nearby Catholic the North Deanery Oldenburg Academy has established grade schools isn’t just a marketing parishes and is a program where academy students ploy for Tyler Mayer, vice president schools, offers the Sports camps are among the ways that Catholic high schools in the tutor students of St. Louis School in for institutional advancement at Bishop strongest college archdiocese try to make a continuing connection with students from nearby Batesville. Chatard High School in the Indianapolis preparatory parish schools. Here, Josh Coons, a student-athlete of Bishop Chatard Samantha Sheets, a junior at Oldenburg North Deanery. academic High School in Indianapolis, shares a tip during a football camp for third- to Academy, was tutored in math by an “It is our responsibility as a member program and eighth‑graders at the school in the summer of 2017. academy student when she was a student of the North Deanery to share our faith formation at St. Louis. resources,” he said. “If we have the ability experience for most students and many great choices in regard to high “It was extremely beneficial and helped to share resources that will enhance the families.” school. However, they are not the same. me score higher on my tests,” Samantha educational experience of students across At the same time, Mayer and other Each school has a different approach said, adding that having been helped the North Deanery, then we need to do leaders at Bishop Chatard recognize that, and focus and, therefore, a different in that way makes being a student now everything we can to collaborate with the with many other high quality private and culture. Bishop Chatard offers a genuine at Oldenburg Academy “more special parish schools … .” public high schools close by, they can’t Catholic education. because I now have the opportunity to Bishop Chatard does this by allowing presume that families and students will “It is our responsibility to reach return the help that was given to me while deanery schools to use their facilities choose their school. out to as many families as we can I was a student at St. Louis.” free of charge for extracurricular “We have two goals for each student and provide them with a genuine Laake said that having relationships activities, helping schools in setting and that comes to Bishop Chatard: college understanding of who we are, and what with nearby schools through tutoring implementing technology plans, offering and heaven,” Mayer said. “There are we are all about.” † ‘We were being what Jesus wants us to be,’ Seton High School senior says

By John Shaughnessy our teachers. They faith every single day.” She also savors the friendships really focus on you The student-athlete in and with her classmates, many of whom As one of 24 seniors at Seton as a person and on says she also appreciates the have been together since they began Catholic High School in Richmond, your learning. opportunities her school has given her pre-school at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sarah Gray offers an extensive list of “Plus we have to live her faith, including a weeklong School 14 years ago. the ways that a Catholic education has theology class, we go mission trip in the summer of 2017 “That’s made us really close. Plus enhanced her life. to Mass at least once when she helped in a homeless shelter we go on retreats every year in high “It’s let me get a well-rounded a week, and we pray in Virginia. school, and that’s made us even closer. education while helping me stay on in every class. That “It was cool seeing how we were being I’ve definitely grown in my faith track with my faith. Being in a small has helped me draw what Jesus wants us to be—being servants because of the community we have Catholic school, we’re really close to Sarah Gray closer to God and my to people.” here.” † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 5B ‘A dream come true’ connects school community By John Shaughnessy

Luz Caldera had the dream for a long time. The dream connected her childhood home in Mexico, the Indianapolis Catholic school that has become part of her family, and the faith that has guided her life. Caldera’s dream became a reality recently during a special celebration at Central Catholic School in Indianapolis on Dec. 12, 2017. On that day, the school unveiled a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe during an emotional ceremony that struck to the hearts of the 243 students—and their families—who represent 86 percent of the school’s enrollment. “I was close to tears,” recalls Caldera, the school’s administrative assistant who played a critical role in obtaining the statue that was made in Guadalupe, Mexico. “I felt a comfort, a peace, to have Our Lady of Guadalupe so close. Every time a parent walks into the school now, they look at the statue and their eyes shine. I believe it’s brought a new pride and joy to our school.” Caldera knows well the story Central Catholic School students Ingrid Reyes, left, Yasmin Salazar, Lesly Reyes, Stephanie Jasso and Natalia Jasso dress festively for the celebration of of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12, 2017, at their Indianapolis school. (Submitted photo) special significance it holds to natives of Mexico—how the Blessed Mother So did the school community, which the Catholic Church.” appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531 in began a series of grassroots efforts to raise The statue also Mexico, and how on Dec. 12 of that year, more than $2,000 for the statue. symbolizes hope for the she filled his cloak with roses, a cloak Parents who worked at local businesses present, Caldera insists. that bore her image when he removed the put up boxes by cash registers, asking “The students see her roses. for donations for the statue. The school as part of our life now,” “It’s the only big miracle we’ve sold suckers for a quarter and cups of Caldera says. “It’s hard known,” she says. “When people ask for horchata, asking a dollar for the popular to believe that we did it, something, she’s the one we ask for help. Mexican drink. that we have something Of course, we have to do our part always.” “The largest donation we got was like that at our school That’s exactly what the community of $20,” Hurrle says. “We did a basket now. It’s like a dream Central Catholic School did to give the raffle for each class that ended up come true.” † statue a home. raising several hundred dollars. That When principal Ruth Hurrle arrived put us over the top.” at the school for her first year during the The large statue was unveiled at the Luz Caldera cherishes summer of 2017, she talked to Caldera school on the feast day of Our Lady of having a statue of Our about the school’s traditions—and the Guadalupe during a ceremony in which Lady of Guadalupe inside the main entrance of traditions they should add. students in traditional Mexican attire Central Catholic School “Luz told me how important the paraded toward the statue. There, they in Indianapolis because it Guadalupe tradition and story is to the placed roses at its base. represents the Hispanic community, specifically the The statue was then blessed and culture of many of the Mexican community,” Hurrle says. “She dedicated during a Mass for the students school’s families. The talked about how much it would mean to and their families at the school, which school community used have a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I is one of the five Notre Dame Alliance grassroots efforts to said, ‘Let’s get one!’ for Catholic Education Academies in the raise more than $2,000 “Luz’s mother was already planning archdiocese. for the statue which was a trip to Mexico to visit the shrine of “Our families are very faith-filled made in Guadalupe, the community in Mexico Our Lady of Guadalupe. So we thought people,” Hurrle says. “They want their where the Blessed Mother it would be amazing to get a statue of children to attend a Catholic school, and appeared to St. Juan Our Lady of Guadalupe from Guadalupe, they’re grateful for a Catholic education. Diego in 1531. Mexico.” It gives me so much hope for the future of (Photo by John Shaughnessy) ‘My class is just like a family’ By John Shaughnessy welcomed since the time I came here. It just really eased my nerves, and gave me Leigh Anne Gaminde was 8 when she another look at people.” faced the kind of difficult transition that That feeling has intensified during would have challenged someone much the past nine years, says Leigh Anne, older. now one of 28 seniors at Father Michael She moved from the Philippines Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in to the southern Madison. Indiana community “My class is just like a family. We’ve of Madison to live helped each other grow.” with her mother—a So has the Catholic education she’s transition that also received at the two Catholic schools in included starting at Madison. a new school when “It’s helped me get closer to God and her command of the my faith. And it’s helped me discover English language was myself more. At Shawe, we do things rudimentary. that challenge us and push us out of our Leigh Anne Gaminde Ten years later, comfort zone. It’s made me realize I’m Leigh Anne looks capable of so much more than I thought. back on that time at Pope John XXIII It’s made me more courageous and DISTINGUISHED BY EXCELLENCE School and still marvels at the reception outgoing with people, too. COMMITTED TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD she received from her classmates as a “Being with the same teachers, I’m CENTERED IN THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST new third-grader. much more comfortable talking to them. “It was very scary for me because I I’m not afraid to ask them for help. And THE NORTH DEANERY PARISH SCHOOLS wasn’t familiar with anything in America. being with the same people, I’ve made I was expecting them to be mean because long-term friends. I know they’re going Christ the King St. Lawrence St. Pius X I was different from everyone else. But to be there for me even after we’re out of Immaculate Heart of Mary St. Luke St. Simon it wasn’t like that. I’ve never felt any school. I’m really thankful for everyone. St. St. Matthew School St. Thomas Aquinas discrimination, and no one bullied me Being a senior, I’ve learned to appreciate because I wasn’t from here. I’ve just been everyone even more.” † 5885 Crittenden Ave. | Indianapolis, IN 46220 | 317.251.1451 | www.BishopChatard.org Page 6B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Bond of faith draws two schools together during disaster By John Shaughnessy Father Wilmoth, who soon shared his plan with the children of St. Roch School. As Father James Wilmoth shares “I told the kids I’d like for you to raise the story, it soon becomes clear that it $20,000, and we won’t keep any of it. captures the heart of everything that’s All the money will go to Sacred Heart good about Catholic education. School,” he recalls. “Then I talked it up at After all, it’s the story of the students church one Sunday. The kids caught onto of one Catholic school reaching out to it, and it took off. We got to $20,000 and help the students of another Catholic met our goal. So I said, ‘Let’s do a goal school that was severely damaged by a plus. Maybe we can get to $25,000.’ natural disaster—the story of two schools People really responded. We ended up that once weren’t even aware of each sending them close to $26,500.” other coming together through a common The people of St. Roch School bond of faith. and Parish also ended up receiving a Then there’s an angle to the story wealth of thanks from the community that Father Wilmoth would be the first of Sacred Heart School, a school that to downplay—the story of how this re-opened on Jan. 4. 78-year-old pastor of St. Roch Parish “I am so amazed at your awesome in Indianapolis once again showed total donation to our school,” wrote his 53-year commitment to Catholic Sacred Heart principal Kathy Barnes in education by putting the needs of a a thank‑you note to St. Roch. “You and devastated Catholic school community your school, St. Roch, really ROCK!! before the needs of his parish’s own I just can’t imagine how you raised so school. much money in having your Walk-a-Thon, The story started in August of 2017 but I am impressed! when Father Wilmoth watched televised “Please, please relay to your students, news reports showing Hurricane Harvey families and staff our gratitude and roaring through Rockport, Texas—a appreciation for not only your check, but hurricane that is believed to be the for your prayers. Those heartfelt prayers strongest to make landfall in Texas. are helping us, I’m sure. May God bless “You saw the devastation and how it you all abundantly.” As pastor of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, Father James Wilmoth has always had a close connection with the students at the parish school—a connection that led to the students raising displaced people and destroyed homes,” God has, Father Wilmoth says. That’s more than $26,000 earlier this year to help a Catholic school in Texas devastated by Hurricane he recalls. “I thought, ‘Dag-gone-it, we’re why the school and the parish wanted to Harvey in August of 2017. (Submitted photo) going to do something.’ ” share their blessings. So he had a meeting with the staff of St. “It didn’t surprise me that people in brothers and sisters, you’re doing for me” Catholic education has been a terrific Roch School, told them he wanted to donate St. Roch would respond that way,” he (Mt 25:40). contributor to all of society, not just the school’s upcoming walk-a‑thon funds to says. “But the amount of money we got He believes that passage is the essence our Church. Thousands and thousands a Catholic school hit by the hurricane, and did surprise me. I was so proud of how of the Catholic faith and Catholic of people have benefitted from Catholic asked St. Roch’s principal Amy Wilson to call they responded to other people. Those education. education. the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas, to find a people needed to understand we are their “I’ve loved Catholic education “That’s what Catholic education is all school that needed help. brothers and sisters even though they during my 53 years as a priest,” Father about—the fact that Jesus is the focus She found one in Sacred Heart School didn’t know us.” Wilmoth says. “I look back on my life of our schools. That’s what makes it so in Rockport. St. Roch’s efforts reflected one of his and see what it’s done for me. And successful.” † “Their windows were blown out. Their favorite Scripture passages, he noted: computers and rooms were ruined,” says “Whatever you do for the least of my

Students from St. Roch School in Indianapolis show their joy during their walk-a-thon day when they helped to raise more than $26,000 to assist a Catholic school in Texas that was devastated by Hurricane Harvey in August of 2017. (Submitted photo) ‘Catholic education has become fundamental to my life,’ student says By John Shaughnessy and builds me physically, emotionally and spiritually.” After two years at a public high school, He also believes it’s leading him to one Nick Ford is happy to be returning to his of the most important goals of his life—a Catholic education roots by attending better relationship with God. Bishop Chatard “It’s what I’m striving for. It’s what High School in we’re all striving for,” says Nick, a Indianapolis. member of St. Andrew the Apostle “There’s such a big Parish in Indianapolis who graduated difference in the two,” from St. Joan of Arc School in 2015. says Nick, a junior “My relationship with God personally at the archdiocesan is very unique. Whenever I go to high school for the receive the body and blood of Christ, Indianapolis North I always feel that presence of God in Deanery. “One thing a physical sense. And I try to listen as Nick Ford that I’ve noticed is best as I can to what he tells me every that all my teachers day.” and classmates are kind and caring and His experiences at Bishop Chatard want the best for you. have helped him in that effort, he says. “Catholic education has become “Every day, I’ve noticed that I’m just fundamental to my life. I love having chipping away at any imperfections. I Mass every week and starting every class know I won’t be perfect, but I have to try. with prayer. I know I’m happier when I’m Being in this Catholic environment helps in the presence of so many Christians and me not just as an academic scholar, but as Catholics like myself. I feel it benefits me an all-around person.” † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 7B Research reveals the lasting influence of Catholic education By Gina Kuntz Fleming Catholic schools build communities showing that to believe in and to follow committed families and supportive pastors Archdiocesan superintendent of Catholic schools that live and act the fundamental him is not only something right and true, and religious, our Catholic schools continue conviction stated so beautifully by but also something beautiful, capable to thrive and have room to grow further Did you know that graduates of Pope Francis: “The joy of filling life with new across the more than 13,000 square miles of Catholic schools are more likely to of the Gospel fills the splendor and profound our archdiocese! vote, earn higher wages, be civically hearts and lives of all joy, even in the midst of Many thanks go to Archbishop engaged, be more who encounter Jesus. difficulties. There is an Charles C. Thompson and all of you committed to service Those who accept his inseparable bond, our Holy who support our Catholic schools as an as adults, and even offer of salvation are set Father teaches, between essential ministry of our Church. demonstrate more free.” truth, goodness and Through your prayer, leadership, tolerance of diverse This is our first and beauty” (“The Joy of the volunteerism and financial support, our views than their most important task Gospel,” #167). young people are grounded in the very peers? in Catholic education This is why we need principles of our faith that will aid them Research over in central and southern Indiana: Catholic schools. in proclaiming their love for God, and all the past two decades evangelization. That is, proclaiming the We need schools of the Gospel, that is good, right and just. continues to illustrate love, mercy and grace of God. schools of truth, goodness and beauty. May God bless each of you and all the favorable results produced through Pope Francis teaches us what this With exceptional Catholic school leaders those who serve in Catholic education Catholic education and formation. means: “Proclaiming Christ means and teachers, dedicated staff and volunteers, today and in the future. † Educator sets high expectations for students—and herself By John Shaughnessy teaching in Catholic schools. It involves a former eighth-grade student and a As an educator in a Catholic school, conference she scheduled for him—a Christine Exline sets the standard high for conference to develop an educational plan herself and her students. for him. “Quality Catholic education models “As an eighth grader, students are the life of Christ,” notes Exline, who was welcome to be part of the conversation a finalist for the 2017 Saint Theodora about their education,” Exline says. “He Excellence in Education Award, the highest did not want to attend the conference. He honor for an educator in the archdiocese. was nervous, and did not want to hear “As teachers, we must be the body of what was said about him. I encouraged Christ. We will hold our students to high him to be part of his story; that while it expectations, but we will guide them along may be hard to listen to strengths and the path to meet these expectations.” weaknesses, I wanted him to really take That combination of challenge and part in the conversation. Christ-like concern marks Exline’s approach “Reassuring him that it was As the director of support services at St. Monica School in Indianapolis, Christine Exline leads a as she serves as the director of support completely his decision, I attended the session with Elena Rosario, Jordan Mink and Teddy Isakson. (Submitted photo) services at St. Monica School in Indianapolis. conference without him. Five minutes Working with students in different grades into the conference, he knocked on the A few weeks later, the youth began a of a small group of eighth-grade boys was who need extra help, Exline sees the door, having left recess to join me. He conversation with Exline, telling her he a first for me, but I didn’t mind. That day, difference she can make to these children— was nervous and uncomfortable, but he wanted to be like her when he grew up. I knew how much I meant to them. I knew and the difference they make to her. showed up. He knew I was showing up “He wasn’t sure he would be a teacher, beyond a shadow of a doubt I was where She shares the story of one of her most for him, and he wanted to show up for but no matter what, he wanted to help I needed to be, doing what I needed to be rewarding experiences in her 18 years of me.” people,” she recalls. “Tearing up in front doing.” † Page 8B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 9B

Archdiocese of Indianapolis How can we AFFORD CATHOLIC SCHOOL? atholic Schools Understanding Tax Credit Scholarships and Indiana School Vouchers C My child is enrolled at a Catholic school. I’m moving my child in grades K-12 to a Open Doors Open Arms Open Hearts Catholic school from a public school.

What Makes a Catholic School Special I meet these eligibility requirements: • Indiana resident I meet these eligibility requirements: • My family is between 100% and 200% of the Federal Free CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE … and Reduced Lunch Income Level (see chart). • Indiana resident • Centered in the person of Jesus Christ • Apply before September 1, 2018 • My child attended public school the previous year • Contributing to the evangelizing (two semesters) OR received a Tax Credit Scholarship or mission of the Church TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP Voucher the previous school year. • Distinguished by excellence CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE • Committed to educate the whole child 2017–2018 SCHOOL YEAR AND one of the following: 100% of Reduced 150% of Reduced 200% of Reduced Lunch Eligibility Lunch Eligibility Lunch Eligibility • Steeped in a Catholic world view My family is at or My family is at or My family is at or Persons in Annual household Annual household Annual household Household income limit income limit income limit below 200% of the below 150% of the below 200% of the for a “90%” for a “50%” for a “50%” Federal Free and Federal Free and Federal Free and • Sustained by Gospel witness Choice Scholarship* Choice Scholarship** Choice Scholarship*** 1 $22,311 $33,467 $44,622 Reduced Lunch Reduced Lunch Reduced Lunch • Shaped by communion and community 2 $30,044 $45,066 $60,088 Income Level Income Level Income Level and 3 $37,777 $56,666 $75,554 (see chart). (see chart). my child qualifies • Accessible to all students 4 $45,510 $68,265 $91,020 for an IEP. 5 $53,243 $79,865 $106,486 6 $60,976 $91,464 $121,952 • Established by the expressed authority 7 $68,709 $103,064 $137,418 8 $76,442 $114,663 $152,884 of the bishop Note: Income levels are determined in accordance with the Income Verification Rules Document available at www.doe.in.gov/choice. (“Defining Charactistics of Catholic Schools”; National Standards and * Add $7,733 to the annual limit for each additional member for a “90%” scholarship. K-12 SCHOOL VOUCHERS Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools) ** Add $11,600 to the annual limit for each additional member for a “50%” scholarship. *** Add $15,466 to the annual limit for each additional member for a “50%” scholarship. What is an Indiana School Voucher? A Voucher is a state-funded scholarship that helps cover the cost of RESEARCH SAYS … tuition at a private school. Qualifying students in grades K-12 can receive up to 90% of the local per-student state funding amount. • Catholic schools tend to operate as communities What are Tax Credit Scholarships? rather than bureaucracies, which links The Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship Program provides scholarship Who qualifies for a Voucher? support to families who want to enroll their children in the Catholic school to higher levels of teacher commitment, of their choice. Qualifying students in grades K-12 can receive a minimum • A student whose family meets the income eligibility guidelines for of a $500 Tax Credit Scholarship. Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program (see chart), AND student engagement and student achievement • A student in grades K-12 who is coming to a Catholic school after (Marks, 2009). Who qualifies for a Tax Credit Scholarship? attending at least one year (two semesters) in an Indiana public • In Catholic schools, the student achievement school, AND/OR • A student whose family meets the income eligibility guidelines for the • A sibling received a Tax Credit Scholarship or Voucher, AND/OR LEARN MORE Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program (see chart), AND gap is smaller than in public schools • A sibling living in an “F” school area, AND/OR (Jeynes, 2007; Marks & Lee, 1989). • A student who is coming to a Catholic school after attending at least Open Doors + Open Arms + Open Hearts one year (two semesters) in an Indiana public school, AND/OR • A current Catholic school student in grades K-12 who has received a Tax Credit Scholarship in a prior year, AND/OR • Latino and African American students The students in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Catholic schools are doing great things! • A student who is enrolled in an eligible Catholic school. in Catholic schools are more likely to Please take a moment to review the 2017-2018 Special Publication from the Office of • A student with learning exceptionalities qualified through an Catholic Schools at www.archindy.org/OCS-Special-Publication-2017-2018/ highlighting our Why should I apply now? Individualized Education Program (IEP). graduate from high school and college schools’ many accomplishments! (Grogger & Neal, 2000). If your family qualifies for assistance, but you do not apply when your Why should I apply now? child first enters school, you may lose the opportunity for a Voucher or • Graduates of Catholic high schools are more Tax Credit Scholarship for the next 12-13 years. Current Catholic school If your family qualifies for assistance, but you do not apply when your students CAN receive a Tax Credit Scholarship, making them eligible for child first enters school, you may lose the opportunity for a Voucher or likely to earn higher wages (Neal, 1997). a Voucher the following year. Tax Credit Scholarship for the next 12-13 years. Students enrolled in a Catholic school CAN receive a Tax Credit Scholarship, making them • Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who eligible for a Voucher the following year. are more civically engaged, more tolerant of How do I apply? 1. To see how much tuition assistance you are eligible for, first register at How do I apply for a Voucher? diverse views, and more committed to service as your Catholic school of choice. adults (Campbell, 2001; Wolf, Greene, Kleitz, 1. To see how much tuition assistance you are eligible for, first register 2. To apply for funding, visit www.i4qed.org/sgo. at your Catholic school of choice. & Thalhammer, 2001). 2. To apply for funding, visit www.doe.in.gov/choice. • When a Catholic school closes, neighborhood disorder increases (Brinig & Garnett, 2009). Additional local scholarships Pre-K vouchers are available in Marion, Jackson, may also be available. Bartholomew, Monroe, Madison, Harrison and (University of Notre Dame. For more information, log onto ace.nd.edu/ Vigo counties. For more information, resources/catholic-school-research/researched-case-for-catholic-schools) Contact your local Catholic school. log onto www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/4932.htm. Page 10B

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By Julie Stockman and John Shaughnessy eucharistic adoration chapel. It’s amazing how you feel when you’re here late at RIPLEY COUNTY—At exactly noon, night and the eucharistic chapel is lit, the bells from St. Nicholas Church ring and people are in there. It makes you feel through the countryside near Sunman and you’re never alone.” echo through the parish school, leading He also marvels at the efforts of the students to stand, face the nearest parents, grandparents and friends of the crucifix and pray the Angelus. school who volunteer in numerous ways “The angel of the Lord declared unto to help the students. It’s an approach that Mary…” beckons back to the people who came That daily prayer by the kindergarteners together to build the current parish church through eighth-graders is just one of in 1856, he says. the traditional Catholic rituals that mark “They created the bricks from the sand their days at their school in the Batesville and the clay of the creek bed,” Swygart Deanery in southeastern Indiana. says with awe in his voice. “Those bricks Students at St. Nicholas School in Ripley County pause from eating lunch to pray the Angelus at noon Throughout the year, morning offering are still strong. We have the bricks and every day, one of the ways the Batesville Deanery school community lives its faith. (Submitted photos) prayer begins each school day, and an stones that show that commitment, and we act of contrition concludes it. Students have the ‘living stones’ that are still living told me she was the fifth generation to be say grace before and after lunch. And out their faith today. married at St. Nicholas. The long-term, every Friday during Lent, they visit the “You surround these kids with people multi‑generational commitment to the Stations of the Cross in the church. who have this dedication to their faith and parish is amazing. It’s a way of life.” St. Nicholas’ 130 students also wear it rubs off. It takes over.” A way of life that is also evident in the red shirts on the feast days that celebrate That commitment continues in the school’s stewardship model, he insists. martyred saints. And they participate in parish’s capital campaign called the “It creates a robust partnership between the celebration of the Mass three mornings Heritage Project. Since the archdiocese the school and the school’s families. during the week, including Fridays when approved the campaign in the summer There’s a lot of volunteering, and a lot of the pastor, Father Shaun Whittington, of 2017, the parish has raised more than sacrificial giving.” hosts a question-and-answer session after $3.3 million, with 173 families making There’s also a deep commitment the Mass, letting students of all ages ask gifts. among the parish’s families to questions about the Catholic faith. That’s already enough for the campaign’s participating in the celebration of the Father Whittington also makes the first phase which will create a new Mass each weekend. sacrament of reconciliation available to education center that will house the school That combination “has given us the each grade a couple of times during the and religious education programs, and create successes that God’s grace has allowed school year. And when a student wants an endowment for ongoing maintenance of us to have” in the areas of religious to receive that sacrament individually, a parish facilities. And the campaign’s success formation, academics and financial teacher will send a text to the pastor to so far has provided a head start on the funds stability, he maintains. make that arrangement. needed for the second phase—creating a That combination also leads to the “It’s truly amazing,” says principal new fellowship center that will include a main hope that the parish and the school Daniel Swygart about all the ways that gym, stage and cafeteria. have for its latest generation of students. the Catholic faith is a part of life for The success of the campaign “The motto of the school is, ‘Building St. Nicholas students. “When I first came reflects the essence of the parish, says saints and scholars,’ ” Father Whittington here three years ago, there were two Father Whittington, who offers a defining says. “All the different things we do are in things I was astounded by. story about that commitment. support of that goal.” St. Nicholas School principal Dan Swygart “There’s a stewardship model where “A couple of months ago, I officiated does a “Handstand for Jesus” whenever he they don’t charge tuition. And the second at a wedding, and I was talking to the (Julie Stockman is a member of asks kindergarten, first and second graders a thing is they have access to a 24-hour bride and groom,” he says. “The bride St. Nicholas Parish.) † faith‑related question and they answer correctly.

Celebrating National Catholic Schools Week Brebeuf Jesuit is blessed to announce Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J. as its 12th president.

I am excited to serve Brebeuf Jesuit as its “next president. I am humbled by the appointment and honored to help continue the life-changing educational experiences being delivered at Brebeuf. - Fr. Bill Verbryke, S.J. ”

2801 W. 86th Street | Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.524.7050 | brebeuf.org The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 13B Latino Outreach Initiative helps schools invite, support Latino families

By Natalie Hoefer School and St. Lawrence School, all in Latino Outreach Indianapolis. Gonzalez hopes to expand Initiative have Phillip Gonzalez believes in the the Latino Outreach Initiative to other learned about benefits of Catholic education for Latinos, schools over time. the Madrinas and he has the numbers to back up his Helen Heckman, principal of Model through belief. St. Bartholomew School, says her goal in a program the “A number of studies have shown participating in the program is to better initiative requires [that] Latino students who attend serve the needs of the school’s Latino them to take—the Catholic school are population of 28 percent. Latino Enrollment 42 percent more “The reason I wanted to take part in Institute through likely to graduate the initiative is to feel like we were doing the University of from high school, and everything possible so [Hispanic] families Notre Dame. 2.5 times more likely at our school feel welcome and [feel] that “At that to graduate from we want them to be part of our school and institute, during college,” he says. [that] we respect their heritage.” three days, But he also has Projects that St. Bartholomew has principals of each numbers showing that undertaken through the initiative include school sit down few are hiring more bilingual employees; starting with a mentor, Students of St. Bartholomew School in Columbus participate in a Las Phillip Gonzalez reaping those benefits. a soccer team; updating signs to include usually an Posadas procession on Dec. 18, 2017. The procession is a traditional Mexican “Within a time Spanish; and offering professional administrator at Advent celebration that re-enacts Mary’s and Joseph’s search for a room in frame of 2000-2010, the Indiana Hispanic development in cultural awareness to all a Catholic school Bethlehem, and commemorates the nine months during which Mary carried population grew by 82 percent,” Gonzalez staff. Even though the initiative is just in the country, Jesus in her womb. The procession is just one way in which the school, a notes, quoting a statistic from an article getting underway, Heckman says she’s who helps them member of the archdiocese’s new Latino Outreach Initiative, is seeking to produced by the Indiana Business already noticed a difference. write out an invite and support their Latino students and families. (Submitted photo) Research Center in July 2013. Yet “Now that [Latinos] have seen the action plan,” according to a University of Notre Dame effort we’ve put in to better serving Gonzalez explains. After the institute, 7 percent Latino enrollment is double study, only 3 percent of Catholic Latinos them, the benefit is that they want to mentors continue to meet monthly by what it was the past two years. And with nationally are sending their children to a give back more,” she says. “We’ve seen teleconference with small groups of several feeder schools having a high Catholic school. more volunteers and more effort to help principals from around the nation. Hispanic enrollment—including one To help that situation in central and wherever they can.” Roncalli already has a madrina, at nearly 90 percent—the necessity for southern Indiana, the archdiocesan Office At Scecina, president Joseph Therber says principal Charles Weisenbach. the school to meet the needs of Latino of Catholic Schools started a new Latino hopes the Latino Outreach Initiative She provides “unbelievable help” with students and families will grow. Outreach Initiative in 2017. Gonzalez will help the school to better serve “an translating, setting up visits with Latino Roncalli has also hired a bilingual serves as the initiative’s coordinator. increasing number of Latino students, families, and helping answer questions front office secretary, made their website The goal of the program is “to support including a number of Latino families in when Weisenbach gives presentations at available in Spanish with the click of a the evangelization of Latino students the [Indianapolis] East Deanery parishes.” churches. button, and offered a college and career through the ministry of Catholic schools,” The initiative has already led to Plus, he says, since “two-to-three planning night in Spanish. he says. “We accomplish that purpose three plans at Scecina: having an generations [of Latinos], if not living in While Weisenbach notes that by inviting Latino students and families existing bilingual staff member translate the same house, are at least in constant implementing plans developed through into our schools and showing them documents and conversations; adding communication, word of mouth will the initiative is “going to be a process,” he they’re welcome and included, and by displays reflecting Latino culture to the spread quickly.” He says that’s key to says it will gain momentum. ensuring our schools have the academic existing displays in the school’s main increasing Latino enrollment and meeting “I think in the next one-to-three years and developmental means to meet their hall; and identifying a madrina—Spanish the needs of Latino students and families. we’ll see improvement in both enrollment needs.” for “godmother.” The archdiocese’s Latino Outreach and engagement with the Latino The program started with a pilot The latter plan reflects the Madrinas Initiative was timely for Roncalli. community. What we see is we’re planting group of five schools selected from Model, which promotes schools engaging Weisenbach says the school’s current a lot of seeds that will bear good fruit.” † among a group of applicants: Our Lady a trusted woman from the Latino of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in community to develop and strengthen the Clarksville; St. Bartholomew School in connection between the school and Latino Columbus; and Father Thomas Scecina families. Memorial High School, Roncalli High Member schools participating in the Roncalli Celebrates Cherished note reveals the power of a teacher’s encouragement Catholic Education By John Shaughnessy mark on students. Her greatest treasures from her teaching career are the countless The touching moment for Mary Alice e-mails, notes and cards she has received Knott came unexpectedly during a high from students. school football game. “I am very humbled,” she says. “Being As a teacher at Our Lady of Providence a Catholic educator has allowed me to be Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville, Knott personal and prayerful in my profession. was watching the Pioneers play when a I am strong from the relationships I have former student approached her. built as a Catholic educator.” “He opened his wallet,” recalls Knott, Her relationship with Providence who was a finalist for the 2017 Saint extends through much of her life, dating Theodora Excellence in Education Award, back to even earlier than 1973, when she the highest honor for an educator in the was a freshman at the school. archdiocese. “He showed me the torn “I first entered Providence as the corner of his midterm which contained a youngest sister of three former graduates,” ◊ The Class of 2017 earned ◊ In the past 25 years, Roncalli note I had written to him as a freshman. she says. “For years at the supper table, I over $27 million in college students have collected more For many years, he has kept the note would listen to the high school stories of scholarships. than 2 million canned food in his wallet as a constant source of my siblings. Anticipating the experience encouragement.” of making my own stories, I was excited. items for the poor. Knott has taught math for 26 years High school could not begin soon ◊ Over 65% of the RHS Class at Providence, but it’s such notes of enough.” of 2017 graduated with an ◊ The Class of 2017 completed encouragement on exams and in retreat Now she sees that same excitement letters where she has left her most lasting in the freshmen when they arrive at Academic Honors Diploma over 51,800 hours of community Providence. or higher. service during their four years “Each year, I am at RHS, with every Roncalli warmly reminded of my ◊ Roncalli awarded over student performing more than own family, of myself entering the same door, $2 million in need-based tuition 178 hours of community service guided by my parents, assistance to RHS families for prior to graduation. my siblings. This place the 2017-2018 school year. is and always will be family to me. And that is Catholic education to me. Sharing my family, my prayers, my lunch, my hard work, my guidance, the same community, the same faith, exalts me. Applications For Registration Now Being Accepted “I am the best I can be Mary Alice Knott of Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in because I can share my visit www.roncalli.org Clarksville helps Bishop Edwards with a math problem in her class. religion and my life with (Submitted photo) others around me.” † Page 14B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 St. Lawrence pre-K program reaches out to peripheries near and far

By Sean Gallagher

A clarion call of Pope Francis since his 2013 election as bishop of Rome has been for the Church to share God’s loving care and mercy with people on the peripheries of society. St. Lawrence School in Indianapolis is responding to that call by reaching out to those in need close to home in the neighborhood that surrounds it on the northeast side of Indianapolis. But it also follows the pope’s call by reaching out halfway around the world by inspiring and offering professional development to a pre-kindergarten school in China. Surrounded by apartment buildings and rental properties, nearly 80 percent of the students at St. Lawrence meet the low-income requirements to qualify for free or reduced lunches. “We’re a true mission school in this community,” said Sarah Jean Watson, St. Lawrence’s principal. “We were not always that. School choice has changed the demographic of the school quite a bit. We definitely minister to the parish and the parishioners’ children. But we’re also ministering to the whole community, the whole Sara Jean Watson neighborhood.” To help the economically Teacher Heather Keeney helps Ja’Niyla McFerson learn numbers on Jan. 10 in the Kids Care pre‑kindergarten program at St. Lawrence challenged children in the neighborhood achieve their School in Indianapolis. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) potential, St. Lawrence has worked hard to improve its Kids Care pre-kindergarten program. Even though she had been a student at St. Lawrence as year, we had a mom and a dad with us. We accept the Last fall, it became the first Catholic pre-K program a child, Bishop investigated other pre-K programs in the whole family into the program. That benefits our families attached to a parish school in the state to meet the state of area before enrolling her children in one. She found that and their families.” Indiana’s requirements as a Level Four Paths to Quality St. Lawrence offered a quality early childhood program Although Watson noted that language barriers can school. to its students. be a challenge for visiting Chinese pre-K students, she The Paths to Quality requirement calls for pre-K “The programs and the tools that they use to serve the reflected that the children share another language that programs to meet standards for health and safety, parish and the community are, from my profession, what brings them together. environmental support for children’s learning and planned excite me,” Bishop said. “And my kids are excited to “Our students brought them right into the fold,” curricula. To reach level four, a pre-K program must be come, too.” Watson said. “Kids speak the language of love and accredited by a national accrediting agency. Bishop also appreciates the cultural diversity found acceptance more easily than adults. They took them by In Indiana, if a pre-K program has reached level three, at St. Lawrence School, which attracts many students the hand, brought them over and incorporated them into it can receive vouchers through the state’s On My Way from the surrounding Hispanic and African-American whatever they were doing. It was really a beautiful thing Pre-K program in counties that are eligible for it, which communities. to watch.” includes Marion County in which St. Lawrence is located. “It’s something to embrace,” she said. “It has a More visitors from China will come to St. Lawrence “It’s a nice way for parents to see what every child care different population than when I was in school here. later this school year. and pre-school has to offer,” said Kathryn Kutan, director But as an adult, I feel that it’s something for me and my The Catholic faith is embedded in the Kids Care of Kids Care of the Paths to Quality program. “They family to embrace and be a part of.” program at St. Lawrence in the way it reaches out to [expect] very high quality care, along with the curriculum That diversity has increased as Kids Care at people in need both near and far. and the materials that you have in the room.” St. Lawrence has developed a cooperative relationship And it would seem that this is having an effect on the St. Lawrence also reaches out to the parents of its with the Go Link Academy, a pre-K school in Shenzhen, program’s staff. pre-K students, offering evening parenting classes in China, just north of Hong Kong. “We’re evangelizing every day,” Kutan said. “Two of order to help form the best environment for its young It began when the biological mother of a Chinese child our pre-school teachers are converting this Easter and students to grow and thrive. adopted by Watson visited St. Lawrence three years ago. bringing their whole families in. We see it all the time. “We’re a very family-oriented program,” Watson said. She was so impressed by what she saw that she worked It’s just amazing. It gives me chills.” “Our pre-school parents are in the door every day. At with a partner in China to start the Go Link Academy. “The things that happen in our program every day are least one staff member interacts with a parent of the child Teachers from the school have since visited magical,” Watson said. “To me, it’s a blessing to work in every day. We’re supporting them.” St. Lawrence, and Watson and Kutan have traveled a parish and school that is willing to serve the community And parents are supporting the program. Melissa to China to help the staff there with professional around them. It truly embraces who we are as Catholics. Bishop is a parent of a Kids Care student and also has development. We’re universal.” children in kindergarten and third grade at St. Lawrence. Chinese pre-K students and their families have also An occupational therapist who is currently a stay-at-home visited St. Lawrence. (For more information about St. Lawrence School in mom, Bishop volunteers in Kids Care to help the students “That goes back to the mission of our program,” Indianapolis, including its Kids Care pre-kindergarten begin to learn handwriting. Watson said. “We’re a family-oriented program. Last program, visit saintlawrence.net/school.) † Helping children make a connection with God guides teacher Society of St. Vincent de Paul By John Shaughnessy To Donate: svdpindy.org BATESVILLE—The three words have always left a lasting impression on Janice Narwold in her 20 years of 3001 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46218 teaching in a Catholic school. For her, they’re the three words from a child that let her know she is making a difference. Celebrating Catholic Schools Week You understand me. “It is such a simple statement, yet so impactful when expressed from a student to a teacher. In all my experience, this is the greatest compliment I have Lumen Christi received,” notes Narwold, a second-grade teacher at St. Louis School in Batesville who was a finalist for the 2017 Saint Theodora Excellence in Education Award, Catholic School the highest honor for an educator in the archdiocese. That compliment reflects one of Narwold’s main goals as a teacher—“to meet the needs of each student, and to An independent Catholic school make a special connection with each.” in Downtown Indianapolis She also strives to help her students make a special connection with God. Janice Narwold, second-grade teacher at St. Louis School in Batesville, shares a smile with two of her students, Ray Walke and Pre-K through High School “God has created every child to be a unique learner Madi Dierckman. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) with a tremendous amount to offer to the world,” she Offering daily Mass, a faithful and classically says. “I want each child to be who God created them inspired curriculum, and small classes to be, and hope to push them to grow into that unique “I integrate Catholic teaching and doctrine in my person that I know is within each of them. curriculum by asking the Holy Spirit to guide my lessons “As a teacher, I plan lessons that educate the whole and my students. We take time to make sure we put God Enrolling now for 2018-19 child. I teach children that they are gifts from God. I in our lesson and thank God for the opportunity to learn teach them that we need to take care of ourselves. 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By Sean Gallagher of care should be with “the ‘uns’; the unborn, unemployed, undocumented and St. Church in uneducated.” downtown Indianapolis was filled to “It is not just the ‘uns’ that need our overflowing on Jan. 22 as some 1,000 witness but all of society, for a society Catholics from across Indiana gathered to is only as moral and stable as it treats give witness to the dignity and sanctity of its weakest members,” Archbishop life. Thompson said. “Such witness is needed The Mass for Giving Thanks to God not merely for a day but for the whole of for the Gift of Human Life celebrated at our lives.” St. John kicked off a series of events that At the end of his homily, Archbishop made up the inaugural Indiana March for Thompson spoke to those who would Life, co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of participate in the Indiana March for Life Indianapolis, the Diocese of Lafayette and after the Mass that went from St. John to Right to Life of Indianapolis. the Indiana Statehouse. It took place on the 45th anniversary “The call to go forth as missionary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 ruling disciples—and that’s what we do in in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion this march today—is not about seeking across the country. Jan. 22 is observed to shame, build walls or to tear down,” by the Church in the U.S. as the Day of Archbishop Thompson said. “Rather, in Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn [Jesus’] name, we must strive to protect Children. and defend, to heal and restore, to Archbishop Charles C. Thompson reconcile and raise up. was the principal celebrant of the Mass. “Together, by the grace of God as Lafayette Bishop Timothy L. Doherty especially made available to us in word and several priests concelebrated, just and sacrament, may we see, judge and act blocks away from the Indiana Statehouse with the mind and heart of Jesus Christ where legislators were in session and our Savior.” Kellye and Keith Echternach, with their children, Leona, left, and Clara listen during a Jan. 22 Mass at considering proposed laws to protect the Candice Schott, a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis that began a series of events for the inaugural Indiana dignity and sanctity of life. St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, is a March for Life. The Echternachs are members of St. John the Evangelist Parish. (Photos by Sean Gallagher) “Within [our] common bond of our mother of 10 children and pregnant. humanity,” Archbishop Thompson said She attended the Mass with some of her participants gathered after the Mass, Doherty said. “We look past the state in his homily, “we must recognize our children. Bishop Doherty said “it did my heart capital to Washington too often. We responsibility to one another, especially “I always want my kids to be on the really good” to see St. John filled for have a lot of great people working the most vulnerable among us.” front line of making change and doing the pro-life liturgy. He also spoke here in government. And it’s good to Archbishop Thompson described these good,” she said after the Mass. “And this about the importance of the march’s acknowledge them.” vulnerable members of society by quoting is the best way to do it.” destination—the Statehouse. Cardinal Blasé J. Cupich, archbishop Standing on Georgia Street “It’s a witness of the responsibility (For more photos from Indiana March for of Chicago, who said that this priority adjacent to St. John where march we have in our own state,” Bishop Life events, visit CriterionOnline.com.) †

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson elevates the Eucharist during a Jan. 22 Mass at St. John the A group of students from Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis kneel in prayer during a Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. Lafayette Bishop Timothy L. Doherty, right, and several priests Jan. 22 Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. concelebrated the Mass. Speakers from all walks of life inspire crowd at Indiana March for Life Compiled by Natalie Hoefer inspiring words at a rally on the lawn of worship God. He gave us life. It is a Abortion is like a Band-Aid: when you rip the Indiana Statehouse. blatant violation to destroy the life he it off, the scar is still there.” During the inaugural Indiana March for Afterward, former Planned Parenthood creates in the womb. … [God’s] law is the Life on Jan. 22 in downtown Indianapolis, director-turned-pro-life advocate law of life.” • Abby Johnson: “I would love to be several speakers shared news, stories and Abby Johnson shared a bit of her story able to turn back time and save the life of and news of her foundation, And Then • Sue Swayze-Leibel, coordinator of my two [aborted] babies. … I will always There Were None, which seeks to help the Susan B. Anthony List’s National feel the emptiness of the two children I abortion workers leave their jobs and Women’s Pro-Life Caucus and pro-life was never able to hold in my arms. embrace Christ and the truth of the lobbyist: “Here in Indiana … we have “[Planned Parenthood] knows that sanctity of life. Below are excerpts from a pro-life governor, Senate, House [of former workers are their greatest threat, the speakers. Representatives], attorney general. … We because we know the things they don’t are one of the most pro-life states in the want others to know. … [And Then There • Archbishop Charles C. Thompson: country. In 2011, we became the first state Were None has] helped 419 abortion “There are seven key teachings of the to defund Planned Parenthood. … We workers leave their jobs so far. Not just Catholic Church. The very first key is that banned abortion based on race or gender leave, … but get them in a relationship of always opting for the most vulnerable, in 2016 [now under federal review]. … with Jesus Christ, because true healing for the poor, … those on the margins, If you can’t discriminate after someone can’t come apart from Jesus Christ. … those sometimes overlooked or maybe not is born, why should you be allowed to The number of [abortion centers] closed treated as well as they should. … These discriminate in the womb?” because of former workers leaving are our brothers and sisters. Even in the through our ministry is 27. … womb, we believe they are part of the • From a letter written by Gov. Eric “But if [making abortion illegal] is human family.” Holcomb: “I am committed to supporting where we stop, we’re not changing the the cause of protecting human life. … You culture of our country. Cultural change • Anna Allgaier, Great Lakes will continue to receive my support.” happens because of conversion, and that’s Regional Coordinator for Students what you do. … It’s not enough to just for Life of America: “Young people • Robin Schilling of Silent No sit here and be pro-life—you have to Former Planned Parenthood facility director‑turned pro-life advocate Abby Johnson speaks in the understand this [pro-life movement] is not a More: “We [members] have experienced live pro-life! I encourage you all today Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Jan. 22 women’s issue—it’s a human rights issue.” the physical, emotional and spiritual to find your place in this movement so during a rose ceremony recognizing the more consequences of abortion. It is not just you are making the thought of abortion than 60 million lives lost to abortion since it was • Dan Bartemus, pastor of College a women’s issue but a men’s issue, a inconceivable. … Don’t be afraid to legalized in 1973. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Park Church in Indianapolis: “We grandparents’ issue, a siblings’ issue. … defend the Gospel of Life.” † Page 10A The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018

have been razed for timber plantations, POPE and springs and streams are drying. continued from page 1A There have been clashes between protesters and police, and attacks against in the encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care landowners, including a high-profile case for Our Common Home.” in 2013 in which a couple was killed when “The defense of the Earth has no other their house was set on fire. purpose than the defense of life,” he said. Churches, both Catholic and evangelical, The trip was the pope’s fourth to also have been burned. Four churches in South America. It came at a time when Santiago were firebombed just before Pope politics in the region are increasingly Francis’ visit, and a chapel south of Temuco polarized, and political and economic was set ablaze three days after his visit. problems have prompted many people, Speaking to an audience that included particularly from Haiti, Venezuela and both Mapuche people and descendants of Colombia, to seek better opportunities settlers, the pope called for unity, saying, in other countries, where they often face “Each people and each culture is called discrimination. to contribute to this land of blessings.” Various countries, including Peru, He added, “We need the riches that each are also reeling from revelations of people has to offer, and we must abandon corruption, especially multimillion-dollar the notion that there are superior or bribes and kickbacks from the Brazilian inferior cultures.” construction company Odebrecht. Rejecting “acts of violence and People wait for Pope Francis outside the Shrine of Our Lord of the Miracles in Lima, Peru, on Jan. 21. Speaking to an audience of diplomats destruction that end up taking human lives,” (CNS photo/Paul Haring) and politicians that included Peruvian the pope also spoke out against the signing President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who had of “elegant agreements that will never be agriculture and even conservation projects their education and work for a better future narrowly escaped impeachment a month put into practice,” which he said is also without regard for the people living in the for their countries, while pointing to the earlier because of accusations of influence violence, “because it frustrates hope.” affected areas, he said. need for improved schooling and job peddling, Pope Francis called corruption In Peru, 34 people died and hundreds He linked the survival of native opportunities. Education, he said, should be a “social virus, a phenomenon that infects were injured in protests by indigenous cultures—especially groups that continue to “transformative” and “inclusive,” fostering everything, with the greatest harm being groups in June 2009, after the government shun contact with the outside world, many coexistence. done to the poor and mother Earth.” passed a series of laws that could have of which live along the border between Peru In a moving encounter with youngsters He warned political and civic leaders given timber, mining and other industries and Brazil—to protection of the Earth. in a home for abandoned and orphaned in both countries against the seduction easier access to indigenous people’s lands. “Native Amazonian peoples have probably children founded and directed by a Swiss of the “false gods” of money and power, At the time, then-President Alan Garcia never been so threatened on their own lands missionary priest in Puerto Maldonado, and urged them to maintain unity by said indigenous people were blocking as they are at present,” he said. “We have to the pope asked their forgiveness for “those listening to their people, including native development in the Amazon. break with the historical paradigm that views times when we adults have not cared for peoples, with their ties to the Earth, as Speaking in Puerto Maldonado to some Amazonia as an inexhaustible source of you, and when we did not give you the well as youths, migrants, the unemployed, 2,500 people from more than 20 indigenous supplies for other countries without concern importance you deserve.” children and the elderly. groups, Pope Francis responded directly to for its inhabitants.” Speaking with bishops, he addressed The pope stressed the inextricable that accusation, which has been repeated He urged indigenous people to work problems that included sexual abuse and bonds between humans and the by government officials and industry with bishops and missionaries to shape a divisions within the Church. environment, telling leaders in Chile that executives in other countries. Church with “an Amazonian face and an In Chile, Pope Francis met privately on “a people that turns its back on the land, “If, for some, you are viewed as an indigenous face.” Jan. 16 with sex abuse survivors. He drew and everything and everyone on it, will obstacle or a hindrance, the fact is your The pope also linked environmental public criticism, however, for his defense never experience real development.” lives cry out against a style of life that is destruction to social problems, mentioning of Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno, who has Both countries have seen violent oblivious to its own real cost,” he said. unregulated gold mining that has devastated been accused of covering up sex abuse clashes in recent years over large-scale “You are a living memory of the mission forests and been accompanied by human by his former mentor, Father Fernando development projects in indigenous that God has entrusted to us all: the trafficking for prostitution and labor. Karadima. The Vatican sentenced Father territories. protection of our common home.” He called attention to violence against Karadima to a life of prayer and penance In southern Chile, Mapuche The pope listed a number of threats that women, urging his listeners to combat the after he was found guilty of sexually communities are fighting to regain members of his audience had described to violence that happens “behind walls” and abusing boys. territory lost first to Spanish colonists and Amazonian bishops during an encounter “femicide,” the murder of women because After the pope told reporters on Jan. 18 later to settlers who moved to the area the day before his visit. Governments they are women, usually perpetrated by men. that there was no evidence that Bishop Barros after the country gained independence. and corporations promote oil and gas At every stop along his route, the pope knew of the abuse by his mentor, and that the Native forests, sacred to the Mapuche, operations, mining, logging, industrial was greeted by enthusiastic young people, accusations were “slander,” Boston Cardinal many of whom were volunteers helping Sean P. O’Malley said, “Words that convey with organization and logistics. the message ‘If you cannot prove your claims In Chile, he urged them to make then you will not be believed’ abandon those “Furnace or Heat Pump” Our staff everyday decisions about their actions by who have suffered reprehensible criminal has over 76 years of asking, “What would Christ do?” violations of their human dignity and relegate th Catholic He also encouraged them to continue survivors to discredited exile.” † Anniv Education 134 ersa ry Sale

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Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 For more information, please log on to 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548 NMLS #124728 www.archindy.org/layministry [email protected] A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2017 by FaithAlive! Catholic News Service. Faithful of the Church are made one in Christ in the Eucharist By Fr. Herbert Weber parents that knowing and participating in It was Sunday morning in the village the Mass is necessary of Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala, and I was for appreciation concelebrating Mass with the pastor of of Communion. the parish there. Understanding Almost all those at the Mass were the Eucharist as Tz’utujil Mayans, sharply dressed in Mass is necessary their Tz’utujil traditional clothing, to understand women in bright colored woven skirts the Eucharist as and embroidered blouses, and the men in sacrament. their vertical-lined white “pantalones,” With adult groups often embroidered as well. The men also like the Rite of sported great bright colored sashes around Christian Initiation their waists and wore big cowboy-style of Adults, I also hats to and from church. address the full Right after Communion, several men power of the words came up to the altar. Each received a of consecration. pyx with a Communion host to take to What the priest the sick. They then walked out of the speaks are not static church and into local neighborhoods, words, but involve each accompanied by another person the redemptive with a votive candle, heading for some action of Jesus. He homebound individuals. The Mass had says, “For this is my ended, but the celebration of Communion body, which will be continued. given up for you,” Of course, we don’t have to go to and “for this is the Guatemala to see extraordinary ministers chalice of my blood of holy Communion take the Eucharist to ... which will be A priest elevates a chalice as he celebrates Mass in honor of Sts. John Paul II and John XXIII in the ski resort Kasprowy Wierch in Poland’s Tatra Mountains on April 27, 2014, the day on which Pope Francis canonized both of them saints. The the sick. But seeing these men walk the poured out for you Eucharist, through the power of the Holy Spirit, joins all the faithful around the world as one in Christ. (CNS photo/Agencja Gazeta/ distance and carry the hosts throughout and for many.” Marek Podmokly, Reuters) the streets was especially inspiring. Through the Any discussion of the Eucharist as a power of the Holy Spirit, the bread and with the rest of the faith community they to those in the other sections. Glenn sacrament has to address more than the wine become the true body and blood of represented, were mystical extensions of impressed me with his deep love for the reception of the Lord in Communion. Jesus, which are also the same body and the body of Christ. They didn’t simply Lord in this sacrament. Like the ministers whose ministry flowed blood given up and poured out on the carry the body or even share the body; As Glenn’s execution approached, from the Sunday Mass, understanding this cross. Participation in the Eucharist is they became the body. he asked me to accompany him to sacrament begins with understanding the participation in Jesus’ redemptive The Eucharist unites and calls for his death. The night before he was to Mass itself. self-giving at Calvary. ways to reach out to others. It can’t die, I had some personal time with Every year, I take the time to Reception of the Eucharist, then, is be simply about someone “getting” Glenn. After a final celebration of the interview every first Communion participation in both the Last Supper Communion; it is being in communion sacrament of penance, he and I and recipient in the parish which I serve and the sacrifice on the cross, both Holy with the Lord and with others who are another friend celebrated Mass as the during the weeks ahead of their big Thursday and Good Friday. also with the Lord. guards looked on. It would be his last day. This is not meant as a test, but an As the Mayan men in Santiago I especially felt that unity during the meal. It was also one of the Masses I opportunity to discuss the sacrament Atitlan made so clear, the Eucharist five years I ministered to Catholics on recall best. He received the Redeemer with their parents present. that they carried to the sick was an death row in the state of Ohio. That was Lord with a smile and complete trust in The children are often primed by their extension of the Mass that had just been evidenced by inmate Glenn, who had just a God of mercy. parents to say that the bread becomes celebrated. They gave testimony to the been baptized by my predecessor when Somehow, that Mass and that final the body of Jesus and the wine the blood reality that Christ is active on Earth I first met him. He had grown up with Communion highlighted that through this of the Lord. But I also address the Mass through their desire to share Christ’s no faith or religious practice. For him, sacrament we are all made one in Christ, itself, talking about the Liturgy of the sacramental presence with those who baptism was truly the beginning of a new who gave up his body and whose blood Word, as well as the eucharistic prayer. could not come. life. was poured out for us. We talk about songs at Mass and As Pope Benedict XVI wrote, in the Each week, I would talk with Glenn even the artwork and visuals that present Eucharist we become what we consume. and share the Eucharist. Since I had five (Father Hebert Weber is the founding themselves to the kids in church. In doing Those men who had received and sections of the prison to visit, I would pastor of St. John XXIII Parish in so, I am reminding the children and their accepted Jesus in the Eucharist, along rotate Mass and then take the Eucharist Perrysburg, Ohio.) † Church teaching on the Eucharist is deeply rooted in sacred Scripture By Barbara Hosbach Jesus, “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (Jn 1:29), “He said to them, ‘I have eagerly established the new covenant at that desired to eat this Passover with you first Eucharist. The Catechism of before I suffer, for, I tell you, I shall not the Catholic Church teaches that the eat it again until there is fulfillment in sacrament “completes and surpasses the kingdom of God … ’ all the sacrifices of the Old Covenant” “Then he took the bread, said the (Heb 9:11-15; #1330). blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, As God provided manna, bread from saying, ‘This is my body, which will heaven, to the Israelites in the desert be given for you; do this in memory (Ex 16:4-5, 13-15), so Jesus revealed of me.’ And likewise the cup after they himself as the true, life-giving bread had eaten, saying, ‘This cup is the new from heaven that promises eternal life covenant in my blood, which will be (Jn 6:35, 51). “Whoever eats my flesh and shed for you’ ” (Lk 22:15-16, 19-20). drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will Renaissance painter Tintoretto’s “The Last Supper” is displayed at the Holy See’s official Pavilion The Church’s age-old understanding raise him on the last day. For my flesh at Milan Expo 2015. Gospel accounts of the Last Supper are central to the Church’s understanding of the sacrament of the Eucharist. (CNS photo/courtesy Holy See Pavilion Press Office) of the Eucharist is anchored in Scripture. is true food, and my blood is true drink. Gospel accounts of the Last Supper are Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really share “one body and one Spirit ... one central to the Church’s proclamation remains in me and I in him” (Jn 6:54-56). and substantially contained’ ” (#1374). Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Eph 4:4-5). and celebration of this sacrament. Other Understanding that Jesus’ words were And the Church teaches that “by Scripture-based Church teaching references from both the Old and New no mere metaphor, many abandoned him, the consecration of the bread and wine affirms that the sacrament of the Testaments deepen that understanding. scandalized by the idea of eating flesh or there takes place a change of the whole Eucharist is an opportunity for the Instituted at a Passover meal on the eve drinking blood. His disciples remained substance of” both the bread and the faithful to be nourished by and united to of Jesus’ passion, the Eucharist connects faithful, however, while taking Jesus at wine into the substance of the body and the body of Christ. the sacrifice of his body and blood “for his word—as the Church does today. the blood of Christ (#1376). This change the forgiveness of sins” (Mt 26:28) with The catechism states: “In the most is called transubstantiation. (Barbara Hosbach is a freelance God’s deliverance of the Israelite slaves blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the Also known as holy Communion, the writer and author of ‘Your Faith Has from death through the sign of the blood body and blood, together with the soul Eucharist unites those who receive it with Made You Well’: Jesus Heals in the of sacrificial lambs (Ex 12:3-13). and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ, and, Christ himself—and with all those who New Testament.) † Page 12A The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Black Catholics in U.S. history: This week, Pierre Toussaint Coaching gives February is Black History Month. I’ll about to revolt. He thought it best to Pierre’s work as a hairdresser thrived. new perspective observe it by telling you about some black leave the country. He took his family, Customers appreciated his work, but Catholics you should know about. I’m two sisters-in-law and five domestic also his obvious closeness to God. They on parenting getting a jump on the slaves, including Pierre and his sister often sought his advice. He quoted the month because I have Rosalie, to New York. (The slaves did Beatitudes, The Imitation of Christ, I’ve been a sports fan most of my five people in mind. revolt in a bloody rebellion and won and the French writer Father Jacques life. But I’ve never been much of an Venerable Pierre their freedom in 1793.) Bossuet. He would explain devotion to athlete, learning before I got to high Toussaint, a former In New York, Pierre became the Blessed Mother and other teachings of school that my slave, is the only apprenticed to a hairdresser. He soon the Catholic Church, quoting from some talents lied more in layman to be buried became popular with the wealthiest of the Church’s great spiritual writers. If music and academics among cardinals women in New York, who were any gossip should happen to occur in his than on the court. and archbishops in generous when paying for Pierre’s shop, he would say in broken English, So I had more St. Patrick’s Cathedral services. Jean Berard died in 1801, “Toussaint dresses hair; he no news than a few misgivings in New York. No other and Pierre used his income to support journal.” His customers got the point. when I volunteered place seemed as appropriate for a man Madame Berard and the household. Pierre attended Mass and said the last fall to serve as an regarded as a saint. Then Madame Berard contracted rosary daily. He helped Elizabeth Ann assistant basketball If he is ever canonized, he could tuberculosis and died in 1807 when she Seton raise funds for orphans and, after coach for my 10-year- become the patron saint of hairdressers was only 32. She had arranged that Pierre she founded the Daughters of Charity, old son Victor’s because that’s what he did for a living. would be released from slavery when he helped support that community. He basketball team made up of fourth- and (Hairdressers already have Sts. Martin she died. He also inherited the Berard opened an orphanage for black children fifth-graders. de Porres and as home where he lived before eventually in his own home, and began the first It is a part of a league organized by the patron saints.) purchasing another home. school for black children in the city. archdiocesan Catholic Youth Organization Pierre was born in 1766 as a slave In 1811, when he was 45, Pierre He provided food, clothing and shelter (CYO). I told the head coach that I would in Haiti on a plantation owned by the married another former slave from to black refugees from Haiti. During a be the chief cheerleader for the team Frenchman Jean Jacques Berard. Since Haiti, Juliette Gaston. Unable to have yellow fever epidemic, he nursed victims, because while I lacked a lot in basketball Toussaint worked as a domestic servant, children, they adopted the 6-month-old including bringing a white man with know-how, I was filled with enthusiasm he learned to read and write, and play the daughter of his sister Rosalie, whose yellow fever into his home. for the boys on the team. violin. husband had abandoned his family. The After 40 years of marriage, Juliette Victor and his friends have grown In 1791, Berard foresaw that Haiti’s child, , died from tuberculosis died in 1851. After two lonely years, in their basketball skills and in how to slaves, about 450,000 of them, were when she was 14. Pierre died at age 87. † work together as a team. I, on the other hand, have gained a new perspective on parenting through my coaching Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes experience. The team’s head coach and I work ‘Yesh!’ What joys God has ready for us now and in eternal life hard in our practices to help the boys “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, maybe someone just smiled at us as we This was probably the first time we’d learn how to play basketball. We give what God has ready for those who love passed them. been together with all of our living instructions, pointers and encouragement him.” Indeed. We all look forward to the What God has ready for us can also children in anyone’s memory. Not only all the time through the many drills we wonders which we hope to see in heaven. vary from the strictly personal to a that, but we were not distracted by the have the boys do. But there are many delights God gives us worldwide event. We can rejoice when presence of grandchildren or “greats’’ But I discovered that once the ball is while we’re still on our soldier husband, wife or brother or other relatives, much as we love tipped in a game, the role of us coaches our journey. comes home from serving in war, but we them and enjoy their company. For a fades—literally—to the sidelines. We can call Even Mutts, also rejoice when the war ends, especially few days, we were in a kind of time out instructions to the boys from the bench, the cartoon kitty, if our national cause is justified. We can warp in which we were all younger and and remind them of important aspects of understands this. happily recover from a serious illness nostalgia reigned. the game during timeouts. But when play is In a recent comic like smallpox, and later be thrilled to Of course, hindsight is always better, happening, the coaches have to trust the boys strip marking the learn that that particular illness has been but we laughed ourselves sick thinking to carry out what we’ve tried to teach them. new year he noticed virtually eliminated. about the good times. We itemized the They have to do it on their own with only “another Sunday” and Then there are the emotional events numerous cars which made our yard minimal input from us adults. “another morning” that defy categorizing. One such happened look like a used car lot, and the despair It’s similar with parenting. That might which moved him in our family this Christmas. It even of the brothers trying to teach their sister seem obvious for empty-nester parents to exclaim, “Yesh! Another unlike any moved a less religious child to say the to drive at least one of them. We were whose children are grown and living on other.” He appreciated the graces God hand of God must be in it. naughtily gleeful remembering how irate their own. But it even applies to moms has already given us. Our daughter came from Germany a neighbor became when a couple of the and dads with young children at home. As I’ve said many times before, Mutts is for a week’s visit during the holiday. boys burned rubber on the street in front We give them good moral principles awed as I am by every sunset or snowfall I She’d not celebrated Christmas with us of his house one evening. and try to model those principles in our see. And he knows as I do that God’s gifts for 40 years, she said, so it was about God loves us as we love our children, behavior, but we have to let our children are all around us, just there for our pleasure time. Then a son and his wife arrived and showers us with gifts. So, when we learn on their own how to live them out and inspiration should we happen to look up. the same day to pick up a truck they’d consider what God has ready for us in this in their relationships with their siblings, They appear every day, and they can be purchased online. Finally, still another life and in eternal life, we must join Mutts other relatives, fellow students and even small or large, mind-boggling or kind of son realized he had time off from work in an affirming “Yesh!” perfect strangers. ordinary. Perhaps we received good news so he came as well. Our local son and Encouraging words and corrections on a dreaded doctor visit, or actually got his wife joined the group, and the (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul when necessary are important, but to speak to a human being when trying next day our widowed daughter-in-law the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a hovering over them too much hinders to manage a problem on the phone. Or completed the roster of the visit. regular columnist for The Criterion.) † them making those principles their own. Now, as a coach I often see mistakes on the court made clearly before my That All May Be One/Fr. Rick Ginther eyes. When that happens, all I can do is seeks to guide us on journey to unity watch, encourage the players and remind Directory on Ecumenism them in a few short words of what they’re How does the Catholic Church guide others regarding ecumenical practices had faithful, who are called to pray and work supposed to do. But I find that such its bishops, pastors and lay leaders in the been coming during the intervening years for the unity of Christians, under the mistakes on the court don’t bother me. work of ecumenism? Good question. to the pontifical council. direction of their Bishops” (#4). For one, I don’t have time to dwell on Besides the These experiences and questions led “The Directory intends to motivate, miscues because the game quickly goes essential documents to seeking the deeper principles to guide enlighten and guide [ecumenical] activity, on, and the team has to do better on the from the Second future ecumenical practices. and in some particular cases also to give next play. And second, I have confidence Vatican Council and In addition, the publication of the binding directives” (#6). that the boys will do better in the future. the writings of Code of Canon Law for the Latin The Directory also seeks to address “… This experience has given me from St. John XXIII Church (1983), the Code of Canon Law a certain tendency to doctrinal confusion consolation in my life as a parent. As the to Pope Francis, there for the Eastern Churches (1990) and … and to avoid abuses which could father of five boys ages 15 down to 4, is the Directory on the Catechism of the Catholic Church either contribute to or entail doctrinal life comes at me pretty fast. Mistakes are Ecumenism. (1992)—each of which had sections indifferentism [that is, that differences of made in our family—especially by me— Well, that’s focusing on ecumenism—argued for a religious belief are of no importance]” at a pretty fast pace. the simple title. revised document. (ibid). Hopefully, my experience as a coach The actual one is: Directory for the So a revision of the original two-part “The Directory begins with a will help me to take misbehavior in stride, Application of Principles and Norms Ecumenical Directory (1967 and 1970) declaration of the commitment of the knowing that God in his providence gives on Ecumenism. It was published by occurred. Catholic Church to ecumenism [Chapter us second chances. the Pontifical Council for Promoting As we have seen here in previous I.] This is followed by an account of the When he ascended to heaven, Jesus Christian Unity in 1993. columns, subsequent progress in steps taken by the Catholic Church to put trusted his Apostles, as imperfect as they Why was such a document deemed ecumenism has been made. The this commitment into practice, … through were, to lead his followers in his place. necessary? And what questions does it ecumenical movement has expanded. the organization and formation of its own And he sent the Holy Spirit to strengthen answer for us? Many statements about dialogue have members (Chapters II and III). It is to them in their leadership. We can trust God By 1993, enough time had elapsed been published. Greater participation them … that the provisions of Chapters to give our children the same Spirit to since the Second Vatican Council of the whole people of God has been IV and V on ecumenical activity” … are help them live according to his will. to have “under the Church’s belt” encouraged. laid out. (#7) With the Spirit guiding them and with both positive and less than positive This progress was encouraged and Within Chapter IV lie answers to us having formed them as we can with the experiences and practices centered upon guided by the 1993 directory, which is questions concerning baptism: how we help of God’s grace, we’ll take great joy the work toward unity. “addressed to the pastors of the Catholic when we see them experience victories in Questions from bishops, priests and Church, but it also concerns all the See ECUMENISM, page 16A this life and in the next. † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Page 13A

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, January 29 Friday, February 2 Sunday, January 28, 2018 2 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 The Presentation of the Lord Psalm 3:2-7 3:1-4 • Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Mark 5:1-20 Psalm 24:7-10 • 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 • Mark 1:21-28 Hebrews 2:14-18 Tuesday, January 30 Luke 2:22-40 The Book of Deuteronomy furnishes of the Torah was definitely a high ideal 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, or Luke 2:22-32 the first reading for Mass on this for Jews during the time of Jesus, as 30-19:3 weekend. Deuteronomy appears in indeed it still is among Jews today. Psalm 86:1-6 Saturday, February 3 the Bible as the fifth book in the Old That Jesus went to a synagogue, Testament. It is part and on the Sabbath at that, reveals the Mark 5:21-43 St. Blaise, bishop and of the Pentateuch, the Lord’s devotion to God. He was perfectly St. Ansgar, bishop first five books of the obedient to the role of Redeemer, further Wednesday, January 31 1 Kings 3:4-13 Old Testament, all shown in the countless examples of Jesus’ St. John Bosco, priest Psalm 119:9-14 of them attributed to mercy and love. 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17 Mark 6:30-34 . People listened, seeing the Lord’s In this reading, holiness, and a dramatic moment came Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7 Moses addresses the when a man “with an unclean spirit” Mark 6:1-6 Sunday, February 4 chosen people whom appeared (Mk 1:23). This man recognized Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time he has led with God’s Jesus as the “Holy One of God,” Thursday, February 1 Job 7:1-4, 6-7 help from Egypt affirming that Jesus has the power to do 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 Psalm 147:1-6 where they were enslaved. He promises anything (Mk 1:24). (Response) 1 Chronicles 29:10- 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 that God will send prophets with whom Exercising nothing less than divine the people can relate. If anyone presumes power, Jesus orders the unclean spirit to 11b, 11d-12d Mark 1:29-39 to take the role of prophet upon himself leave the man, and the unclean spirit obeys. Mark 6:7-13 without having been called by God, death The people are amazed. No devil can will follow because God always will take overcome the power of God. care of his people. St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Reflection Corinthians is the source of the Thanks be to God, few people today Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle second reading. From the earliest would say that they or great numbers days of Christianity, virginity has of people are possessed by the devil, Bonuses for deacons for parish ministry been treasured. Christians have never although the Church still teaches that been forbidden to marry, although such possessions occur. can be given at a pastor’s discretion all Christians are bound to be chaste, Still, sin is real. Evil is real. All sin according to their state in life. From is the mark of the devil’s involvement I am the bookkeeper at our guidelines to cover this. The Diocese the Church’s first days, however, to some extent at least in any person’s Q parish. Our deacon does of Bridgeport, Conn., for example, Christians have chosen lifelong spiritual life. wonderful work and puts in a lot of stipulates that a deacon in active virginity for religious reasons. An unfortunate reality of our own extra time for the good of the parish— pastoral ministry will receive a Corinth in the first century was a irreligious times is that fewer and fewer sacrificing hours he could be getting monthly stipend—fixed, for the year city notorious for its outrageous sexual people have any sense of sin. Few regard paid for in his full-time job. 2016, at $300 per month. Further, excesses. Indeed, Aphrodite, the goddess themselves as sinners. They succumb When I was those same guidelines suggest that “the of love and carnal desire, was the city’s to the age-old tactic of rationalization, arranging our staff Christmas bonus for a deacon should special deity. abetted by this culture’s increasing Christmas bonuses, be equal to his basic monthly stipend.” Paul saw virginity as a powerful rejection of any transcendent religious I suggested to our I believe that most dioceses are Christian witness reflecting Jesus. principle, taught by any religious pastor that we far less specific and that usually the And from a more pragmatic point of authority. give our deacon question of a Christmas bonus for a view, he thought that Christians not They succumb to selfishness and often something as a deacon falls under the discretion of obligated by marriage and parenthood eventually to hopelessness in their hearts. thank-you. He said the pastor. Parish lay staffs, in my should devote much of their time to They imprison themselves. They cripple that would not be experience, are typically underpaid, God’s service. themselves. They rob themselves. Sin is appropriate, because and a Christmas bonus can be a morale Put these two impressions together. not the consequence of freedom. It is just deacons serve the boost at an important time. The result is the ancient Christian link the opposite. Sin is no reward. It brings Church without being paid. Whether a deacon should be included between virginity and discipleship. nothing but the bad. So the deacon had to watch as the might depend on whether he has another St. Mark’s Gospel is the source of the Jesus, the Son of God in the words rest of the parish staff received checks income from a full-time job in the third reading. It is an interesting story, the of St. Mark, rescues people from sin, during our Christmas lunch. Where does working world. first of four references to exorcisms. forgiving them for sins committed, and the Church stand on this? (City and state First, Mark again reveals the identity pointing the way to holiness. withheld) (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth of Jesus. While Judaism has never Resisting sin, nevertheless, requires the Doyle at [email protected] and required weekly attendance by Jews at help of God’s grace as well as personal Perhaps surprisingly, 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York synagogue services, going to a synagogue resolve, equal to that urged by Paul in his A some dioceses have issued 12203.) † to pray together and to learn the teachings message to the Corinthians. †

My Journey to God Readers may submit prose or poetry for faith column The Criterion invites readers to submit original prose or poetry relating to faith or experiences of prayer for possible publication in the “My Journey to God” Unborn Apology column. By Stephanie Jackson Seasonal reflections also are appreciated. Please include name, address, parish and telephone number with submissions. My thoughts travel back Send material for consideration to “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, 1400 to that December day. N. Meri­dian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367or e-mail to [email protected]. † I made the choice to take your life away. You weren’t allowed to build your own life’s story, Angela Merici For that, little one, I am truly sorry. I will continue to do so 1470 - 1540 I was so afraid, until my own life’s story ends. unsure, and young. If I’m blessed someday to finally feast - January 27 For my very own life meet you— By age 26, Angela had lost most of her wealthy had just begun. and I pray that I do— Would you have been Please find it in your heart to tell me I’m Italian family to death. As a Franciscan tertiary, a little boy? forgiven, she performed good works and taught catechism No, I’m sure a girl and I can respond with: “I’ve always to girls in her home in Desenzano del Garda. Two visions inspired her would’ve been my pride and joy. loved you.” to found a congregation dedicated to the religious training of young I daydream of the woman you might’ve been (Stephanie Jackson is a member of women; she began this mission with a school in Brescia. Earlier she had And then I start to feel blue, St. Vincent DePaul Parish in Bedford. A endured an episode of blindness while on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Hearing my own mom telling me, life-size statue portrays Jesus holding an and had rejected a papal request to run all charities in Rome. In 1535, “The best thing I ever did in life aborted baby in this April 1, 2015, photo she founded the Ursulines and served as superior until her death. This was you.” taken at a memorial to the unborn at the mystic, a patron of catechists, reportedly was fascinated from childhood I’ve thought of you throughout my Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, entire life Ind., in the Gary Diocese.) by the legend of St. Ursula, an early -martyr. and attempted to make amends. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) Page 14A The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018

Dec. 31. Wife of Oscar Elsner. Mother of Rose Rosenbalm, Andy, Jim, Mark and Steve Elsner. Grandmother of 10. Rest in GRANT, Bridget, 76, St. , Seymour, peace Jan. 1. Wife of Berl Grant. Mother of Bridget Jacobi and Zachary Grant. Sister of Please submit in writing to our office by 10 a.m. Michael and Timothy Leigh. Thursday before the week of Grandmother of two. publication; be sure to state GRZEZINSKI, Joseph, date of death. Obituaries of 89 St. Luke the Evangelist, archdiocesan priests serving Indianapolis, Jan. 10. Uncle of our archdiocese are listed several. elsewhere in The Criterion. Order priests and religious HANK, Mary (Canfield), sisters and brothers are 91, St. Luke the Evangelist, included here, unless they are Indianapolis, Jan. 2. Mother natives of the archdiocese or of Max Hank. Grandmother of have other connec­tions to it; six. Great-grandmother of five. those are separate obituaries on this page. JANSEN, Ralph J., Jr., 89, St. Roch, Indianapolis, AUGUSTIN, Helen L. Jan. 1. Father of Mary Arnold, (Mullikin), 78, Prince of James, Jerald, John, Paul Peace, Madison, Jan. 13. Wife and R. Joseph Jansen, III. of Joseph Augustin. Mother Brother of Anne Armbruster, of Nancy Fitton, Linda, Mary Eagan and Estelle James and Roy Augustin. Redoutey. Grandfather of 19. Sister of Betty Ritchie, Billy Great‑grandfather of 21. New basilica and Roderick Mullikin. KIRK, Timothy E., 57, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., processes into St. Mary Church in Alexandria, Va., during its dedication as a minor Grandmother of three. St. Matthew the Apostle, basilica on Jan. 14. Founded in 1795, it is the oldest Catholic parish in Virginia and now joins 84 other minor basilicas in the United Indianapolis, Jan. 13. Husband BOONE, Robert K., 61, Prince States, including two in Indiana. Churches are named minor basilicas by the pope as a recognition of their historical significance. of Susan Kirk. Father of John of Peace, Madison, Jan 14. (CNS photo/Zoey Maraist, Catholic Herald) Son of James and Rita Boone. Kirk. Stepfather of Katie and Brother of Collista Krebs, Linda Kristin Talbert. Brother of Judi Sims, Mike, Pat and Steve great-great-aunt of several. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sister of Connie Hagemeyer, Thompson. Father of Sherry Huber, Christopher and Joseph Kirk. Grandfather of eight. Indianapolis, Jan. 8. Wife Debbie Jayne, Julie Louden, Noon and Bruce Thompson, Boone. Uncle and great-uncle NIELSEN, Stephen R., 63, of John Parente. Mother of Teresa Standish and Rob Jr. Brother of Marilyn of several. MASCHINO, Charles E., St. Christopher, Indianapolis, 91, St. Ambrose, Seymour, Jan. 9. Husband of Gina Kim Monger, Chris and Rick Livingston. Grandmother of Stengel. Grandfather of seven. COLLINS, Margaret E., Jan. 11. Father of Charlotte Nielsen. Father of Cassie and Parente. Sister of Joan Christoff. five. Great-grandmother of one. Great‑grandfather of two. 65, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Perry, Rebecca Ritz, Mary CJ Nielsen. Brother of Patricia Grandmother of three. STEWART, Anthony, 70, TUCKER, Amy M. Jan. 6. Wife of Daniel Collins. Smith, Tex Wayt, Charles and Briggs. PRICE, Dr. Francis W., Sr., Holy Family, New Albany, (Harless), 46, St. Mark the Mother of Brian, Chris and Edward Maschino. Brother of 92, St. Luke the Evangelist, Jan. 9. Husband of Kathleen Evangelist, Jan. 13. Wife of Pat Collins. Sister of Betsey NITKA, Linda A., 71, Mary Ann Gustin and Dale Indianapolis, Dec. 29. Husband Stewart. Father of Diana H. Charles Tucker. Mother Bergmeyer, Katie Rice, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Maschino. Grandfather of 12. of Helen Price. Father of Shuff and Douglas Stewart. of Paige and Riley Tucker. Jimmy and Michael King. Dec. 19. Wife of Edward Great-grandfather of 14. Carol Moore, Susan Simon, Grandfather of three. Daughter of Mary Moody. Grandmother of four. Nitka. Mother of Karen MAUSER, Mary C., 98, Striegel and Stephen Nitka. Andrew and Dr. Francis STRESINO, Mary Lou Sister of Beth Bobko, Becky CROSBY, William C., 95, St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Sister of Gregg and Randall Price, Jr. Brother of LaVerne (Godette), 86, St. Gabriel Coovert and Bob Harless. St. Luke the Evangelist, Jan 11. Mother of Kathy Rusinko. Grandmother of three. Sergi. Grandfather of nine. the , Indianapolis, VONDERHEIDE, Harold R., Indianapolis, Jan. 5. Father of Keils, Claudia Sabo, John, Great‑grandmother of two. Great‑grandfather of seven. Jan. 10. Mother of Jo Cully, 82, St. Michael, Brookville, Cheryl Keating, Gordon and Joseph, Louis and Thomas O’HARA, Mary Joan PUTNAM, James P., 81, Kathy, Bob and Pete Stresino. Nov. 19. Husband of Julie Michael Becker. Grandfather Mauser. Grandmother of 14. (O’Donnell), 86, St. Philip St. Roch, Indianapolis, Grandmother of five. Vonderheide. Father of Edna of seven. Great-grandfather Great‑grandmother of 21. Neri, Indianapolis, Jan 13. Wife Dec. 28. Husband of Mary TABOR, Hoge T., Jr., 91, Martini, Willie Ronnebaum, of 12. Great-great-grandmother of of Terrence O’Hara. Mother Putnam. Father of Bill, James Prince of Peace, Madison, Bernard and Ed Vonderheide. DOXSEE, Carolyn M., five. of Eileen Alford, Anne Frick, and Ron Putnam. Brother Jan. 13. Father of Bonnie Cox, Grandfather of four. 70, St. Mary, North Vernon, MORGAN, Jane, 58, Margaret McLinn, Kathleen of Sandy Althoff and Rita Linda Luallen, Sharon Salley, Great‑grandfather of three. Jan. 10. Wife of Ron Doxsee. St. Michael the Archangel, Pierce, Sheila, Charles, Dennis, Kopernak. Grandfather of four. Jerry Graham, Charles and WAYNE, , 97, Mother of Lisa, Drew and Jan. 10. Wife of Greg Morgan. James, Sean, Terrence and Great-grandfather of six. Don Tabor. Grandfather of St. John Paul II, Sellersburg, King Doxsee. Sister of Shirley Mother of Shelby Morgan. Thomas O’Hara. Grandmother ROGERS, Linda C., 64, 24. Great-grandfather of 55. Jan. 13. Mother of Jack, Jerry, Wheeler and Rick Miller. MUCKERHEIDE, Rosaline of 25. Great-grandmother of St. Charles Borromeo, Milan, Great-great-grandfather of 12. Jim and Joe Wayne. Sister Grandmother of four. M., 100, St. Catherine of 13. Great-great-grandmother Jan. 12. Mother of Chastity THOMPSON, Bruce D., of Rita Boehm and Mary ELSNER, Evelyn T., 83, Siena, Decatur County, of two. Fogel and Chris Rogers. Sr., 83, St. Joseph, Corydon, Hutchens. Grandmother of 10. St. Joseph, Jennings County, Jan. 14. Aunt, great-aunt and PARENTE, Betty L., 83, Daughter of Betty Livingston. Jan. 1. Husband of Mary Great-grandmother of 15. † Cardinal Dolan invokes Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in march vigil homily WASHINGTON (CNS)—New York subject of a national holiday three days we must admit the temptation—to total equaling the cost of the glove. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan invoked the prior, “our prayers and witness are about discouragement,” he continued. Knowing his mother must have seen Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during a civil rights: the civil right to life and to Another reason, he said, was “to lobby the envelope addressed to her at her place homily at the Jan. 18 Mass that opened the equal protection under the law, guaranteed for life,” sharing “passion for a society at the dining room table, the boy, a few National Prayer Vigil for Life. by our Constitution, for the most fragile, to assist and protect all vulnerable life ... days later, saw a box at his own place Like “Pastor King,” as Cardinal Dolan marginalized and threatened—the tiny, because, to borrow my brother pastor’s at the table. In the box was the glove he referred to him throughout his homily, innocent baby in the womb,” Cardinal refrain, ‘We shall overcome,’ ” to which had wanted. But as he was trying it on, “our belief in the dignity of the human Dolan said. the Mass crowd applauded. “And there he spotted an envelope addressed to him person and the sacredness of all human The Mass, which has attracted more is one final reason why we are here,” at the bottom of the box. In the letter was life propels us to concern for human life than 10,000 in recent years, was celebrated Cardinal Dolan said. “To pray!” his mother’s list of services rendered to wherever, whenever, and however it is at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the The opening Mass featured more him—giving birth to him, changing his threatened, from racial antagonism to Immaculate Conception in Washington. than 300 clergy concelebrants, including diapers, tucking him in at night, drying his justice for immigrants, from the war-torn Rev. King “would be marching with us 34 bishops and archbishops, and six tears, bandaging his wounds and holding to the hungry,” the prelate said. in the defense of unborn life were not the U.S. cardinals. Retired Cardinal Theodore him tight—and after each entry came the And, like Rev. King, whose life was the dignity of his own person and the sanctity of E. McCarrick of Washington did not join words “no charge.” his own life tragically violated 50 years ago in the processions, but instead got to the “That’s sacrificial love,” Bishop Burns this spring,” Cardinal Dolan said, referring shrine’s sanctuary a few minutes before said, “the type of love God has for us.” to the civil rights figure’s assassination in Mass with the aid of a walker. He added, “He demonstrates that love for Memphis, Tenn., on April 4, 1968. While Washington has not been us time and time again, and he asks us to “Pastor King would often begin his immune to wintry weather for the demonstrate that sacrificial love for others. stirring speeches, which still move us, by overnight vigil and next-day March ... Our Lord Jesus Christ is an example of asking his listeners, ‘Why are we here?’ ” for Life in recent years, this year’s sacrificial love.” Cardinal Dolan said. events were met with relatively mild In echoing the Mass theme “For the Answering the question himself, the temperatures compared to the frigid Preservation of Peace and Justice,” Bishop cardinal gave a variety of reasons. “We and slick conditions north, west and— Burns recalled the words of the Book of are here to advocate and give witness, to surprisingly—south of the nation’s capital. Deuteronomy: “I set before you a choice: advocate for those who cannot yet speak At the Jan. 19 morning Mass that closed death or life. Choose life so that you may New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, chairman or walk with us, the pre-born baby, whose the vigil, Bishop Edward M. Burns of Dallas live” (Dt 30:19). of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life future is in jeopardy and can be ended by told the story of a young boy who saw an “Choosing life comes from a sacrificial Activities, delivers the homily during the opening a so-called choice, and to give witness online advertisement for a baseball glove. love,” Bishop Burns said. “We are here Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the that millions, mostly young people, Wanting the glove but not having the money to bring attention to the attacks against Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate share a passion for the belief that that to pay for it, he wrote a letter to his mother human life.” He told worshippers, “Stay Conception on Jan. 18 in Washington. little baby has civil rights,” he said. “We that took the form of an itemized bill for the strong, stay dedicated and committed to (CNS photo/Bob Roller) (CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey) are here to fight the heavy temptation— chores he did around the house—with the the cause of life.” † The Criterion Friday, January 26, 2018 Page 15A

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I begin this year, as I do every year, firm conviction God is with us on Earth, evening’s events, the fellowship and the over them. with a renewed sense of hope. However, and we will be with him and reunited archbishop’s reflection about hope, that If you would like to learn more about after attending the inaugural “An Evening with our loved ones someday in heaven. she decided to take the luminaria home how you can use an endowment fund to of Lights,” sponsored Nothing brought this closer to home than and place it on her mantle. instill hope, please contact us at by the archdiocesan my conversation with a widow at the event. Just as “An Evening of Lights” [email protected] or by phone at Catholic Community For people who have recently lost a loved gave hope to many Catholics in our 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1482 or 317-236- Foundation in one, the holidays can be an emotionally archdiocese suffering from the pain of 1482. You can also visit our website at December, I find my difficult time. This lady had recently lost loss, memorial endowment funds can do archindy.org/CCF. meaning of hope has her husband and told me that she wasn’t the same. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts deepened. sure she felt up to attending, but she did. The hope they provide is twofold. with hope throughout the New Year. During last She also dedicated a luminaria in First, they provide hope that our loved month’s tree lighting, memory of her late husband. During one’s legacy impacts the lives of others (Elisa Smith is director of the Catholic Nativity reflection the event, for a $10 donation, which forever. Community Foundation. Tax information and evening of remembering loved ones went to the Archdiocesan Growth Secondly, because these endowments or legal information provided herein is who have passed away, I was surrounded and Expansion Fund, an individual last forever, the parishes, schools and not intended as tax or legal advice and by hope. Not the kind that is wishful or family could dedicate a luminaria Catholic agencies they fund often provide cannot be relied on to avoid statutory thinking. in memory of a loved one and see it a source of perpetual hope here on Earth. penalties. Always check with your The kind that, as Archbishop Charles blessed by the archbishop. The beneficiaries of the endowments are legal, tax and financial advisors before C. Thompson said during the event, is a She was so comforted by the reassured that God is indeed watching implementing any gift plan.) † Bishop Robert Barron: A worthy successor to Archbishop Sheen

Reviewed by John F. Fink Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. around the world go to a special course in Bishop Barron is now 57. He had a the Vatican, colloquially known as “baby Bishop Robert E. Barron has become the great theological education at The Catholic bishops’ school.” Barron was appointed with most prominent Catholic preacher, author University of America in Washington and two other auxiliary bishops for Los Angeles, and film producer in the United States. the Institut Catholioque de Paris. He tries who became known as “the triplets.” They He first came to prominence with his not to get into arguments between the left were in “baby bishops’ school” with 154 series of films called Catholicism, which and right, but calls himself a post-liberal, other bishops, and Barron says that he was aired on PBS. He founded Word on Fire and he’s more conservative than liberal. surprised that Pope Francis met with all of Catholic Ministries in 2000. Its videos on He was a visiting professor at the them after giving them a 30-minute talk. YouTube have been viewed more than 20 University of Notre Dame in 2002, and When it was Barron’s turn, he said, “Hello, million times, and he has over 1.4 million scholar in residence at the Pontifical Holy Father, I’m Bishop Barron.” The pope followers on Facebook. Bishop Barron has North American College in Rome in both said, “Ah, el Gran Predicador!” [the Great also written 14 books. 2007 and 2010. He served as rector of Preacher] “who makes the airwaves tremble.” His most recent University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Barron wrote in the book, “I chose to take book is titled To Light Mundelein, Ill., from 2012 to 2015. that as a compliment,” and was impressed a Fire on the Earth: In the book, he chose 12 people from that the pope knew about him and his work. Proclaiming the Gospel the past who have influenced him, shaped The other U.S. bishops also knew in a Secular Age. the Church in their day, and also changed about his work. He’s only a new auxiliary However, he didn’t the course of civilization: St. Francis of bishop, but the other bishops elected him write this book; John L. Assisi, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine chair of the Committee on Evangelization Allen, Jr. did. But Allen, of Siena, Blessed John Henry Newman, and Catechesis of the U.S. Conference of who has been called G. K. Chesterton, Michelangelo, Catholic Bishops (USCCB). the best journalist in the St. Augustine, St. Benedict, St. Ignatius of It’s not in the book because it happened John L. Allen, Jr. Catholic press, wrote Loyola, Bartolome de Las Casas, Flannery after the book was published: In November, it with Bishop Barron, O’Connor and Fulton Sheen. These are in his the bishops elected the four bishops who Hopefully, all Bishop Barron’s other and it’s about him and his ministry. follow-up series to Catholicism called The will represent the U.S. bishops at the duties won’t hurt Word on Fire Catholic Allen agrees with me that Bishop Pivotal Players. World Synod of Bishops that will discuss Ministries. He would like to make that Barron is the greatest U.S. evangelist since He also admires the preaching of Martin the Church’s ministry to young people ministry a movement, and one of the Luther King Jr., this fall. Naturally, the president and the chapters in the book is about that. learned his spirituality vice president of the USCCB were elected It’s hard to see how one man can get so from Thomas Merton, (Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- much accomplished while still maintaining ‘It’s hard to see how one man can get and admires the Houston and Archbishop Jose H. Gomez a spiritual life. But Fulton Sheen did it, and so much accomplished while still work of St. Teresa of of Los Angeles), and so was Archbishop so is Bishop Barron. A chapter of the book maintaining a spiritual life. But Fulton Calcutta. Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia since he is about his prayer and spiritual life. Sheen did it, and so is Bishop Barron. A In 2015, he is a member of the synod’s planning body. Obviously, I recommend the book. was appointed an For the fourth member they chose Bishop chapter of the book is about his prayer auxiliary bishop of Barron because of his reputation as an expert (John F. Fink is editor emeritus of The and spiritual life.’ the Archdiocese of on using media for evangelization. This is Criterion. To Light a Fire on the Earth is Los Angeles. Newly despite the fact that the Archdiocese of Los available on Amazon. The cost is $27 in appointed bishops Angeles will have two of the four members. hardcover, and $13.99 on Kindle.) †

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Fifty-one percent of respondents overall called themselves “pro-choice.” “I think what you see that’s encouraging is that this is not, strictly speaking, a partisan issue,” said Andrew Walther, vice president of communications for the Knights of Columbus, at a Jan. 17 news conference. “The labels [pro-choice and pro-life] don’t quite tell the full story.” “Policy change,” he observed, “could be done with the support of three-quarters of the American people.” Sixty-three percent indicated they support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. “That’s up a bit from last year,” Walther said. The Senate is expected to vote soon on a 20-week ban called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which passed the House last year. The bill is not expected to pass in the Senate, since it will require at least 60 votes. President Donald J. Trump has said that if the Senate passes the bill he would sign it into law. Walther demurred on a question of whether the Knights are supporting Trump. “Some of the actions he’s taken have tracked very well and with where the American people are.” He cited Trump’s 2017 expansion of the “Mexico City Policy,” which requires foreign nongovernmental organizations receiving American health assistance to certify that they do not use other nongovernment funds to pay for abortions. Other poll findings include: —A majority of respondents, 56 percent, see abortion St. Vincent School of Nursing as “morally wrong,” and of those, most said they practiced a religion. The survey does not break out Catholic In 1881, four Daughters of Charity arrived in Indianapolis at the invitation of Bishop Francis S. Chatard to open a respondents. Catholic hospital. They first operated an infirmary that was located on Vermont Street, and then moved to several —If it was considered likely that an unborn child different locations before building St. Vincent Hospital on West 86th Street in 1974. This photo shows student nurses will have a genetic disorder, more than 60 percent found from the former St. Vincent School of Nursting processing into SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis for their abortion morally wrong. graduation ceremony, sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. —52 percent thought that an abortion “did not improve (Would you like to comment on or share information about this photo? Contact archdiocesan archivest Julie Motyka a woman’s life in the long run.” at 800-382-9836, ext. 1538; 317-236-1538; or by e-mail at [email protected].) —78 percent agreed that “laws can protect both a pregnant woman and the life of her unborn child.” † Walls between respect life, social justice camps tumbling down WASHINGTON (CNS)—When life, to work for social justice, all comes taken come directly from Catholic educational material on unjust wars and Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin offered from the same. There are not real political social teaching. military conflicts, abortion, euthanasia, the idea that the Church could approach boundaries on any of this,” Stieritz said. “It’s just Catholic. It’s just the way it suicide, human trafficking, poverty, its concern for protecting human Stieritz’s office at the archdiocese’s is,” he told CNS. “I’m hoping more and sexual assault, embryonic stem-cell dignity in tackling abortion, euthanasia, downtown headquarters is next more people understand this.” research, capital punishment and torture. poverty and peace under a “seamless to that of Bob Wurzelbacher, The consistent life There’s even the current “Nukes Are Not garment” during a 1983 speech at director of the Office for Respect ethic is the focus of the Pro-Life” campaign. Fordham University in New York, there Life Ministries. Both regularly Pittsburgh-based Rehumanize The integration of respect life and were doubters who said the concept work together. International. Executive social justice concerns is a welcome was flawed. “Obviously, we care for life Director Aimee Murphy, who development for two staff members For years, the ideological rift from conception to natural is Catholic, helped found the of the U.S. Conference of Catholic between respect life adherents on death. You have to be consistent organization after graduating Bishops. the “right” and the peace and justice in upholding dignity of that from college in 2011 to fill a Jonathan Reyes, assistant general advocates on the “left” felt wider than life,” Wurzelbacher said. “niche” and address the many secretary for integral human development, the Grand Canyon and nigh impossible “Whether born with handicaps or born human actions that destroy human and Tom Grenchik, executive director of to bridge. to illegal immigrants, we still care dignity. the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, told It was, some concluded, one Church, about that child as they grow up to “Our number one passion is [to oppose] CNS such integration is key to the life of two camps. So the work of both continued, become adults. That spreads into all the violence against humans,” said Murphy, the Church. largely with limited collaboration. areas of social justice. We can’t give off who was a leader in the pro-life group People have varying interests and Such divisions just may be breaking the appearance that we only care about at her alma mater, Carnegie Mellon areas of expertise, and sharing them with down. babies.” University in Pittsburgh. society is what it means to be Catholic, The desire to protect human dignity In the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore., “We wanted an organization that could Grenchik said. from conception to natural death Matt Cato has been the director of the address not only the life of a child in the “It’s the dignity of the human person is increasingly being embraced by Office of Life, Justice and Peace for eight womb, but also the life of the child behind that motivates the Church, that motivates Catholics, bringing together the respect years. He described all of his efforts as enemy lines or the life of an inmate in Catholics to respond with love,” he said. life advocates and the social justice working for social justice. prison or the life of a refugee, the life of “Whether it’s the child in the womb or advocates to carry out the Church’s call to Soon after he started in the position, any human being in any circumstance,” the homeless person or the person with missionary discipleship. Cato learned about the long-simmering she explained. a disability, it’s that God-given dignity Such collaboration is evident in some divide, which he said he never realized The organization has developed that motivates us to respond.” † dioceses where traditional respect life and existed. Prior to joining the archdiocese, social justice offices now operate as one. he and his wife headed their parish social Where they remain separate, collaboration justice ministry and for years they melded of limits to inter-communion; and mixed is strong across the wide spectrum of respect life concerns with justice and ECUMENISM marriages, among others. social concerns. peace work. continued from page 12A The actual document may be found “It’s so unfortunate in our American That doesn’t mean he doesn’t online. Simply query “1993 directory on culture, we’ve divided the respect life occasionally get pushback from one celebrate, what is considered a universally ecumenism.” Or if you would like a copy issue from other social justice issues and side or the other. He writes a monthly valid baptism, non-Catholic Christian as of the pdf, contact me at the archdiocesan vice versa,” Tony Stieritz, director of column on social concerns for the baptismal witnesses, etc. Office of Ecumenism at 800-382-9836, the Catholic Social Action Office in the archdiocese. He described how one Use of sacred spaces by various ext. 1993. Archdiocese of Cincinnati, told Catholic month he’ll be praised for a position Christian communities are also addressed; News Service (CNS). he espoused by some readers, and then how Christians may share in common (Father Rick Ginther is director of the “We want to exemplify as much as we criticized the next by the same readers prayer (days of recollection, spiritual archdiocesan Office of Ecumenism. He is can in this archdiocese that we go beyond on another issue. He said he makes exercises, groups for the study and sharing pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in those ideological separations. To be pro- clear to the critics that the stances of traditions of spirituality); the question Indianapolis.) †