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Pope Francis greets Archbishop-designate Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis as he presents a to the archdiocese’s new shepherd during a marking the feast of SS. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on June 29. New archbishops from around the world received their from the pope. The actual imposition of the pallium will take place in his archdiocese. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Archbishop-designate Thompson’s ‘whirlwind’ month concludes with receiving pallium from By John Shaughnessy Still, the archbishop-designate tried give one to me,” Archbishop-designate Pope Francis gave Archbishop-designate to savor everything surrounding the Thompson recalled. “I felt an awesome Thompson a pallium after the Mass on the The smile from Pope Francis changed approaching moment when Pope Francis sense of responsibility. feast day of SS. Peter and Paul. The pallium everything for Archbishop-designate would give him a pallium—a woolen “What really struck me was the Holy was folded up in a small wooden box Charles C. Thompson. band worn over the shoulders that Father’s smile as I walked up to him. tied with a brown ribbon. The symbol of As he approached the Holy Father on symbolizes his new, closer connection It was so reassuring, so affirming. That authority and responsibility will be placed June 29 in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, with the pope and his responsibility as smile spoke volumes to me. I see him on the shoulders of Archbishop-designate Archbishop-designate Thompson was still the shepherd who will lead the Church in wearing his pallium, and I’m thinking Thompson during his installation Mass on reeling from “the whirlwind effect” of central and southern Indiana. about how he has the whole Church he’s July 28 at SS. Peter and Paul in being appointed by the pope on June 13 to “I was paying attention to him wearing responsible for. And he’s smiling. That Indianapolis. lead the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. his pallium, and how he’s soon going to just gave me a sense of tranquility.” See PALLIUM, page 5 Cardinal Tobin reflects on his life since leaving archdiocese (Editor’s note: During the national assembly of the U.S. in mid-June. after he parked the vehicle at the JW conference of U.S. bishops in Indianapolis The Detroit-born Cardinal Tobin often Marriott hotel in downtown Indianapolis in mid-June, The Criterion did one-on- enjoyed the pleasure of driving when where the conference was held. one interviews with Cardinal Joseph W. he led the Archdiocese of Indianapolis “I got on the elevator with one of these Tobin of Newark, N.J., Archbishop Paul for four years—a car hops, these valet parkers—a young guy D. Etienne of Anchorage, Alaska, and pleasure that has in his late teens,” Cardinal Tobin noted. Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington, been severely limited “And he said, ‘Are you happy to be back Vt., who all have strong ties to since he became the home?’ I said, ‘Yeah, you know I actually the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The archbishop of Newark used to work here.’ And he looked at me conversations with them are being featured, in January. There, and said, ‘I know, you confirmed me.’ starting this week with Cardinal Tobin.) he has a driver to “I almost started crying.” handle the congested Cardinal Tobin shared those By John Shaughnessy traffic of that northern moments—and his thoughts on his life New Jersey city. since becoming a cardinal and leaving The moment of joy and freedom came Cardinal Joseph So returning to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis—in a first for Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of W. Tobin Indianapolis for the conversation with The Criterion. Newark, N.J. bishops’ conference Here is an edited version of that It was followed shortly by a moment gave him the joy and freedom of getting conversation. that surprised him—and almost left him in behind the wheel again. tears. “I was allowed to use my old car here, Q. When you were named a cardinal Both experiences occurred as the which I was grateful and delighted to be in October, you said, “Perhaps the news former archbishop of Indianapolis returned able to do,” he said. to Indiana’s capital for the spring general That feeling led to an emotional moment See CARDINAL, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017

Q. What have you found to be your thousands actually, had CARDINAL additional duties as cardinal? died in shipwrecks. continued from page 1 A. “I get a lot of invitations to speak The cardinal tried to or do something in different parts of the dissuade him, saying, was an indication that God thinks I don’t country. I’ve turned down most of them. ‘This is pretty quick for love the Church enough. So he’s given I’ve tried to carry out what I promised you to be making a trip me an even more profound way to love it to do when I was the Archbishop of like this, and this may more.” Talk about how you have tried to Indianapolis, and then be really selective not be the message you live out that challenge since then. because I need to show I’m there for the want to communicate, A. “The first thing was not simply to people in Newark. They’re happy they so why don’t you think go slogging my way to Newark. But to have a cardinal for the first time, but about it.’ say, ‘This is what God wants from me.’ they’re worried whether it means I’m “A few days later, I recall a conversation last summer I going to be an absentee landlord. So the cardinal got another had with [Pope] Francis. Twice he said I’ve been around most of the time in the phone call from the Holy to me, ‘I don’t know why I’m here. The archdiocese.” Father. ‘I want to go to short version is that the Italians couldn’t Lampedusa.’ The cardinal agree on a candidate. But because this Q. You mentioned being available. realized he was decided, wasn’t my project, I accepted it as One of your most defining moments so he said, ‘All right, God’s will, and I’ll have what I need.’ in the Archdiocese of Newark but these trips can’t be He said that twice during this hour. And so far was when you stood by a planned overnight. It will later on, I wondered if that was a little Mexican immigrant—a 59-year-old take at least six months teaching moment he was preparing me grandfather—who was threatened for us to put together the for. with deportation. Your actions were logistics, the media, the “So to love the Church means—at least in line with welcoming a Syrian security and everything. in my vocation—to be available even refugee family to the Archdiocese of Six months to a year, and when it hurts. It was a real wrenching Indianapolis. Talk about the Church’s then we’ll be ready to go.’ experience to leave here.” continuing commitment to refugees and “Well, the following immigrants at this point in American week, the cardinal Q. What are some of the differences society, and your commitment to got a call from a vice you’ve experienced between the two making it a priority in your ministry. president of Alitalia archdioceses? A. “Let me give you my favorite Francis [the Italian airline] who A. “There are some real challenges story right now. I have this from two pretty said, ‘I think you want that I didn’t have to face here. One is good sources. Shortly after his election in to know that a passenger Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., addresses the national the concentration of people. I’m only 2013, he called up the [Vatican] secretary by the name of Jorge conference of U.S. bishops during their annual spring assembly in responsible for four counties instead of of state at the time—Cardinal [Tarcisio] Bergolio [Pope Francis’ Indianapolis on June 14. (Photos by Sean Gallagher) 39 counties here. But there are 1.6 million Bertone—and said, ‘I want to go to given name] has booked Catholics there, and we celebrate the Lampedusa,’ the island in the Mediterranean a seat on a flight from as reality is. For example, here in the Eucharist on Sunday in 23 languages. So that’s part of the Italian territory, but it’s to Lampedusa.’ United States, many bishops are concerned those are the differences. actually closer to North Africa. “It’s consistent with the man I know. with the growth of unbelief among the “They’re wonderful people there, and “That’s where a lot of refugees I was thinking about it. In Argentina, youngest groups in the United States. How the diversity I find interesting.” strived to arrive when many of them, as archbishop of Buenos Aires, I don’t can we challenge them to listen to the God think he would have had any experience who speaks to them, who calls them?” with refugees. And yet this has been so important to him after his election. I think Q. What do you think the Church it’s because he’s done what the [Second] needs to do to reach young people? Vatican Council asks the Church—and all A. “The first thing the Church of its disciples—to do: to read the signs can do is be with young people. of the times and places in the light of Pope Francis uses the word faith. From that standpoint, he realized, ‘accompaniment.’ It’s sharing the ‘I’ve got to address this. This is the great road with young people, and having drama of our time.’ Because of subsequent something to share with them. events in our country, it’s become even “I think if you enter their world, more important for us.” they’re curious, at least about why you would even bother. I think young people Q. During the USCCB meeting today face challenges that I didn’t face in Indianapolis, you and when I was in my teens and 20s. There Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of is incredible pressure, and the pressure Philadelphia will lead a discussion is translating into some really bad on the 2018 Synod of Bishops with things like substance abuse and suicide. its focus on young people, faith and And many of them are coming from vocational discernment. Talk about the parents who weren’t maybe catechized importance of the synod, and what you themselves, and they don’t have the hope to accomplish during the meeting spiritual resources to fall back on.” of the bishops. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., concelebrates Mass during the “Convocation of Catholic A. “One is to ensure the bishops will Q. Here’s a question that many Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” on July 2 in Orlando, Fla. Leaders from dioceses and engage in a consultative process so the people in the archdiocese want to various Catholic organizations gathered for the July 1-4 convocation. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) real picture of young people, mission know: How is your mom doing? and vocation can be presented to the A. “She’s doing fine. She turned 94 in synod. Just as it is for any individual, March. I was able to go there the weekend Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for July self‑knowledge is important for spirituality. before, and the clan gathered. We had For the Church in this process of Mass at the house. Thank God, she’s discernment, you have to face reality doing well.” † • Lapsed Christians—That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life. Faith Alive! takes vacation

(To see Pope Francis’ monthly intentions, go to The weekly Faith Alive! religious education feature, produced by Catholic News Service, takes its annual break from now until Sept. 8. www.apostleshipofprayer.org/2017-intentions.) †

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By John Shaughnessy have to say about God, about faith, about the Church, about the culture you’re living in.’ ” Consider it a heartfelt invitation from Ogorek believes that Pope Francis’ Pope Francis. invitation for young people to share their The pope has extended the invitation as thoughts and insights reflects the pope’s the Church prepares desire to give youths an opportunity for a meeting of the that they don’t often have in the modern Synod of Bishops on world—the opportunity to be heard. young people, the “He’s pointing out that young people faith and vocational aren’t the future Church or the Church of discernment in the future. Young people are part of the October 2018. Church today,” Ogorek says. “There are In a letter to young challenges, generally speaking, in our people earlier this year, modern culture. It’s difficult for some Pope Francis noted, people to feel they’re really being heard in Pope Francis “The Church wishes an authentically human way. to listen to your voice, “I think what Pope Francis is saying, to your sensitivities and your faith, even your young people especially, is ‘Your thoughts doubts and your criticism. Make your voice matter, and the Church loves you. And as heard, let it resonate in communities, and let a part of the relationship that we want all it be heard by your shepherds of souls.” people to have with the Body of Christ, As part of that invitation, young we want to listen as well as fulfill our people—and actually all Catholics and responsibility to teach.’ ” non-Catholics—are asked to share their Information from the surveys will thoughts on a survey that is available be compiled at the archdiocesan level, Young people lift their arms in prayer as Catholic musician Matt Maher performs on July 3 during the in the archdiocese through the website, Ogorek notes. In compiling the responses, “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” in Orlando, Fla. Leaders from www.archindy.org/listens. members of the archdiocesan staff will be dioceses and various Catholic organizations gathered for the July 1-4 convocation. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) The opportunity for people to share their looking “to get the gist of the patterns and responses to the survey’s questions about trends in the replies”—all with the goal the conversation,” Ogorek says. does want to listen. Processes like these “young people, the faith and vocational of trying to “capture the spirit of what “In addition to teaching, which is part are great opportunities for the faithful to discernment” will be available until July 31. people are feeling and thinking.” of her responsibility, the Church really make their voice heard.” † Four surveys have been created, each Archbishop-designate Charles individually designed to be answered by C. Thompson will then have the youths, young adults, and all other opportunity to share the results of the Survey for synod open to July 31 people. surveys from the archdiocese with the Have you always wanted the opportunity to share your thoughts about the “There’s an old saying, ‘Feedback U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Church—even your doubts and criticisms? is the breakfast of champions,’ ” says There, the information will become part You now have that opportunity as the Church prepares for a meeting of the Synod Ken Ogorek, director of catechesis for of the conference’s contribution to the of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment in October 2018. the archdiocese who will be involved in Synod of Bishops that will meet at the Just visit www.archindy.org/listens, to respond to a survey about “young people, processing the results of the surveys from Vatican in October of 2018. faith and discernment.” The survey is available until July 31. members of the Church in central and That desire to get feedback from the “Other than some basic demographic information, people shouldn’t feel like they have southern Indiana. faithful reflects the history of in to answer every question,” says Ken Ogorek, director of catechesis for the archdiocese. “This is Church leadership at the highest the Church, Ogorek says. “People should feel free to address as many of the questions, or as few of the questions levels saying, ‘We want your feedback, we “Pope Francis is following in a long line as they want to.” want your input. We’re in a sense willing of Holy Fathers who have convened these The responses from the surveys will become part of the archdiocese’s contribution to to be vulnerable and ask very open-ended regular synods and tried to find ways for information that will be shared with the synod of bishops and Pope Francis in 2018. † questions, and we want to hear what you the faithful to weigh in and be involved in

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Opinion Be Our Guest/Richard Doerflinger An unsung champion for life It’s widely agreed that the greatest Supreme Court brief claiming the amendment pro‑life legislative success since the was an unconstitutional “establishment” of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Supreme Court’s 1973 abortion decision is the Catholic religion. Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher the Hyde Amendment. That suit failed and rightly so. Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus First enacted in Lawmakers’ decades-long respect for 1976, it remains in Mark’s advice had nothing to do with a law today to prevent peculiarly Catholic teaching on life. It federal funding arose from four things. of abortion. This First, Mark’s grasp of the issue. He Editorial provision and others literally “wrote the book” on the Hyde like it have reduced Amendment, compiling a briefing book Stewards of our first, abortions in the for congressional allies presenting all U.S.—a recent study opposing arguments and well-documented estimates that Hyde has saved the lives rebuttals. most cherished liberty of 2 million unborn children. It saved Second, he had an uncanny knack for “We are Catholics. We are Americans. millions of taxpayers from supporting a estimating what could pass Congress We are proud to be both, grateful for the practice they abhor, and helped stop the and detailed knowledge of Congress’s gift of faith which is ours as Christian “private choice” of abortion from being procedural rules—an important gift when disciples, and grateful for the gift of liberty elevated into a public mandate. opponents exploited or rewrote those rules which is ours as American citizens. To be Less well-known is what it took to to block pro-life legislation. Catholic and American should mean not get the amendment into law and keep it Third, his sincerity and integrity, having to choose one over the other. … there. Top kudos go to the late Rep. Henry grounded in deep faith, contained no That is the vision of our founding and our Hyde, R-Illinois, and other sponsors from rancor or partisanship. He had worked Constitution, which guarantees citizens of both parties. But they could not have done for federal anti-poverty programs and all religious faiths the right to contribute it without the help of a lobbyist unknown Catholic Charities—and he helped pass to our common life together. Freedom is to the public named Mark Gallagher. bills that others called “liberal,” including not only for Americans, but we think of it Mark passed away recently at the Civil Rights Restoration Act, Family as something of our special inheritance, of 75. He retired a decade before, while and Medical Leave Act and Refundable fought for at a great price, and a heritage continuing his ministry as a permanent Child Tax Credit. He embodied a to be guarded now. We are stewards of Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori delivers deacon. Because his lobbying was never “consistent ethic of life” before that this gift, not only for ourselves but for all the during the Fortnight for Freedom about himself, always about children and phrase was coined. nations and peoples who yearn to be free.” Mass on July 3 at the “Convocation of Catholic mothers, he would not have welcomed Fourth, lawmakers knew Mark’s Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” in this tribute while alive. So this is my first advice would be backed up by their own In 2013, the bishops of the United Orlando, Fla. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) opportunity to express what his example constituents, as he helped establish a grass- States issued a statement on religious that the exclusion of churches from meant to me and many others. roots network helping Catholics write to liberty titled “Our First, Most Cherished an otherwise available public benefit Mark advocated the Catholic pro-life their elected representatives. Millions of Liberty.” In this statement, the American violates the free exercise clause of the agenda in Congress—as lobbyist for the letters, postcards and e-mails have been bishops described why religious liberty First Amendment. Archbishop Lori National Committee for a Human Life sent to Congress because of his efforts. is central to everything we stand for as observed that “the Supreme Court rightly Amendment, a distinct organization His policy expertise was only one facet Catholics and as Americans. They also recognized that people of faith should assisting the Catholic bishops—then of his personality. Accompanying him on let it be known that as Catholics and as not be discriminated against when it for the National Conference of Catholic lobbying visits, I sometimes had to wait Americans we are stewards of the gift of comes to government programs that Bishops. He was one of the most effective while a congressman or aide (regardless religious liberty called to “take care of” should be made available to all.” advocates Capitol Hill has seen. of views on the issue in question) asked and “share” this precious gift with all our Most Americans would agree that How effective? Well, his “decisive to take Mark aside for moral or spiritual fellow Americans and with our sisters and it makes no sense to deprive school impact” on approval of Hyde was cited by guidance on a personal matter. brothers throughout the world. children of access to a “softer and safer the American Civil Liberties Union in its See LIFE, page 12 The observance of our annual playground surface” simply because the “Fortnight of Freedom” from June 21 school they attend is owned and operated Be Our Guest/Greg Erlandson through July 4 was a vivid reminder of by a religious institution. But the forces this stewardship responsibility. June 21 is of opposition to religious freedom are the day we remember SS. Thomas More strong in our country today, and their What is a Catholic voter to do? and , who were martyred for impact on daily life is pervasive. Getting into a political discussion such as if we believe in the sanctity of their insistence on the rights and duties At their summer meeting in in Washington these days is about as human life, then we care for the unborn of an informed conscience. Indianapolis on June 14-15, the hard as finding a Fighting Irish fan at a and the poor and the refugee. July 4, Independence Day, is our U.S. bishops celebrated advances that Notre Dame football He also worries that where once annual celebration of the patriots who have been made in the fight to defend game. In the era “there were two contending visions of gave their lives for the freedoms we religious liberty, but they also warned of Trump—where the common good, now we are having Americans enjoy today—including the that the war is far from over. Especially those who dislike an argument about whether there is a freedom of religion. overseas, the persecution and martyrdom the president are common good at all.” As Pope Francis observed in his of individuals, families and communities as obsessed about For Shields, a thoughtful Democrat “Evangelii continue at a horrific rate. Here at him as his strongest and a Catholic, there is much to bemoan Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), home, secularism continues to exercise supporters—the in both parties. He expressed particular “Religion cannot be relegated to the inner enormous influence over government real challenge is concern for the polarization that divides sanctum of personal life, without influence policies, legislation and culture. extricating oneself Washington, and he expressed concern on societal and national life” (#183). To be forthright about your faith— from such discussions. that some Democratic Party leaders go When religious liberty is ignored especially when aspects of what we But a recent panel on “Pope Francis, so far as to say that the party should not or abused, all people suffer. All people believe are, at best, politically incorrect Catholic Social Thought and U.S. Public support any candidate who is pro-life. regardless of their religious preferences and, at worst, in direct conflict with Life” was an opportunity to think about “This is a dismal time,” he said. (or lack of them) are deprived of the the established law of the land—the our political era from a Catholic vantage For Green, a Georgetown University essential contribution that religious people importance of conscientious objection point. graduate from 2012 and a certified and institutions make to the common becomes increasingly clear. As Political columnists Mark Shields millennial, the glass was at least half full. good—in family life, education, health individuals, all Americans must be free to and Michael Gerson with The Atlantic’s She noted that at the March for Life in care, ministry to the hungry, homeless follow their conscience when it comes to Emma Green did not focus so much Washington this year, there were signs and underemployed. All are denied the defending human life and dignity. But so on Pope Francis as on Catholic social proclaiming that “Black lives matter, advocacy for social justice and civil must our organizations and institutions. thought and where a thinking Christian immigrant lives matter, unborn lives rights that religion promotes locally, Ours is a pluralistic society. That could find a home in today’s political matter.” While many young people are nationally and globally. Religion is means we don’t force people to think, environment. “politically homeless,” she said, new integral to humanity and to society. To act or believe as we do. We are a tolerant Of course, for many Catholics, coalitions may be emerging. deny religious liberty is to dehumanize people—within the limits of human choosing a political party may have more The conversation was moderated by individuals, families and communities. decency and the common good. But to do with one’s upbringing, political John Carr, who heads Georgetown’s Religious liberty has been under tolerance is a two-way street. Fairness and inclinations or economic self-interest than “Initiative on Catholic Social Thought attack here in America for decades. equality must apply to everyone—with one’s religion. For those people, Green’s and Public Life,” which sponsored the Sometimes the anti-religious liberty liberty and justice for all. assessment that Catholics are in a difficult gathering of academic centers for Catholic forces have been subtle and indirect. Let’s join the American bishops in position with no political home might be social thought. Other times, they have been blatant in applauding recent decisions that serve hard to understand. For a Trump supporter, of course, most their attempts to deprive religious people to reinforce “our first, most cherished The Church does have social and of the evening’s conversation would have and organizations of their basic rights. liberty.” But let’s not forget that this moral teachings that should shape how felt fairly hostile, and the polarized gulf According to Baltimore Archbishop battle is not won “once and for all.” we evaluate the political choices we face, that now divides so many Americans William E. Lori, chairman of the Every generation must fight the battle however, and neither party fully satisfies certainly didn’t get any narrower. U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for for religious liberty. Let’s take seriously these teachings. Politically, we face a growing red‑blue Religious Liberty, action taken by the our role as stewards of these freedoms. For Gerson, an evangelical Christian segregation that keeps us from even Supreme Court on June 26 in the case Let’s continue to pray, advocate and vote and a former speechwriter for President being able to empathize with those we of Trinity Lutheran Church v. Comer, was a for religious liberty for all God’s people George W. Bush, the social principles disagree with. Perhaps we need to borrow “landmark victory” for religious freedom. everywhere. that make up Catholic social thought are an idea from the Cold War and establish The nation’s highest court ruled —Daniel Conway something that evangelicals lack. We cultural exchanges where Democrats don’t have “if-then teachings,” he said, See VOTER, page 12 The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017 Page 5

and the archdiocese’s chancellor, Annette PALLIUM “Mickey” Lentz, to accompany him. continued from page 1 “The most striking moment was the actual giving of the pallium to each archbishop,” “For me, authority has always been Msgr. Stumpf noted. “As each archbishop about service,” Archbishop-designate approached Pope Francis, I thought about Thompson said. “Authority in the Church the fact that the pallia are stored overnight is responsibility.” on June 28th in the silver casket above The ceremony at the Vatican also St. Peter’s tomb in the Vatican crypt. had another special touch for the former “And as Christ asked Peter to feed his bishop of Evansville as he shared sheep and lambs, so the pope is asked the experience of receiving a pallium in a special way to carry on that same with two friends who also have strong mission. As the pope gives the pallium connections to Indiana—Cardinal to each archbishop, he is inviting them Joseph W. Tobin of the Archdiocese of to share in his mission of tending the Newark, N.J., the former archbishop flock. I realized that Pope Francis has of Indianapolis, and Archbishop Paul asked Archbishop-designate Thompson to D. Etienne, a former of the share in the responsibility of tending and Archdiocese of Indianapolis who is now feeding Christ’s sheep in Indianapolis and the archbishop of Anchorage, Alaska. Indiana.” “They’re just great guys, and I have Lentz considered the occasion a special great admiration for both of them,” one for a few reasons. said Archbishop-designate Thompson. “Any day in the presence of “They’re a great inspiration.” Pope Francis is special,” she said. “I know In an interview with Catholic News Archbishop-designate Thompson felt the Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis walks away after receiving his pallium from Pope Francis Service following the ceremony, Cardinal same way. He was anxious, yet humble at the conclusion of a Mass marking the feast of SS. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Tobin described the pallium as a symbol and proud. on June 29. New archbishops from around the world received their palliums from the pope. The actual of “the need and really the obligation of “The celebration certainly symbolized imposition of the pallium will take place in the archbishop’s archdiocese. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) the bishop to look for the one who is lost the importance of receiving the pallium. and then bring the lost one back on his Cardinal Tobin recited the oath for all the shoulders.” bishops. I feel the reality of the honor—and Archbishop Etienne told Catholic the challenge of the assignment—resonated News Service, “The role of every priest, with Archbishop-designate Thompson. He and particularly every bishop, is to be is ready to lead the people of central and more and more transformed into Christ. southern Indiana. He made us proud. I can And that’s my prayer. And then whatever tell you it’s a good choice made by Pope burdens come—and challenges—I’ll Francis.” find my peace because I will be firmly She also savored witnessing convinced in experiencing his presence Archbishop-designate Thompson, with me.” Cardinal Tobin and Archbishop Etienne Besides sharing the moment with his two share the experience. friends, Archbishop-designate Thompson “The best part for me was seeing these also savored the feeling of experiencing the three wonderful leaders giving witness to occasion with the 33 other archbishops from Pope Francis,” Lentz said. “It was a very 26 countries around the world. proud moment for these ‘sons’ of Indiana as “The guy next to me was from Kenya, they shared this day, their passion and love Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Anchorage, Pope Francis presents a box containing a pallium and the guy behind me was from Brazil,” for God, and their service to the Church.” Alaska, shakes hands with Pope Francis after to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., at he says. “It really brought back to me the After the ceremony of June 29, receiving his pallium at the conclusion of a the conclusion of Mass marking the feast of universality of the Church.” Archbishop-designate Thompson returned Mass marking the feast of SS. Peter and Paul SS. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Square at the in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on June 29. Vatican on June 29. Archbishops from around the During his homily at the Mass on to St. Peter’s Basilica a day later to Archbishop Etienne is a former priest of the world, whether new or re-assigned, received their June 29, Pope Francis told the new pray quietly by himself in its Blessed Archdiocese of Indianapolis, who also served as palliums from the pope. Cardinal Tobin is the archbishops and the five new cardinals who Chapel. the bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. former archbishop of Indianapolis. had been appointed in the past year, “The In that moment, he prayed for all the (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Lord answers our prayers. He is faithful to people in the three dioceses that have the love we have professed for him, and he shaped his life and his ministry to the me. They’re all a part of me. And they in the archdiocese,” he said. “I’ve put my stands beside us at times of trial.” Church—the Archdiocese of Louisville always will be.” trust in the grace of God and the grace of Referring to how Christ walked with where he grew up and became a priest, That moment also led Archbishop- the Holy Spirit.” the Apostles, Pope Francis told the new the Diocese of Evansville where he has designate Thompson to focus again on cardinals and archbishops, “He will do the served as bishop for the past six years, his main approach as the new archbishop (For more information about the appointment same for you.” and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis once he is installed on July 28—to lead of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson to Before traveling to to receive where he will soon begin his latest people to a closer relationship with God. lead the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and his pallium, Archbishop-designate assignment to serve the Church. “I come back to Indiana, and I’m doing his upcoming July 28 installation Mass on Thompson asked the archdiocesan “I couldn’t pray for one without the this with my brother bishops here, as well July 28, visit www.archindy.org/archbishop/ administrator, Msgr. William F. Stumpf, other,” he said. “They’re all connected to as the priests, the deacons and the laity appointment2017.html.) † Pope tells archbishops not to be ‘armchair Catholics,’ but Apostles (CNS)—The practice, the pope did not place the as a gift for the sixth anniversary of his he said. Christ’s way “is that of new life, of ’s new cardinals and pallium on new archbishops during the as a bishop. joy and resurrection; it is also the way that new archbishops must be willing to risk liturgy. Rather, after the Mass, the pope Pope Francis “has been such a great passes through the cross and persecution.” everything, patiently endure evil and bear handed each archbishop a pallium folded model, example and witness, and to In different parts of the world, “often in crosses like Jesus did, Pope Francis said. up in a small, simple wooden box tied receive this from him,” the archbishop complicit silence, great numbers of Christians “The Lord answers our prayers. He is with a brown ribbon as a soloist sang said, is “a reminder to go forth. I think are marginalized, vilified, discriminated faithful to the love we have professed for “You Got to Walk that Lonesome Valley,” about Jesus at the Last Supper when he against, subjected to violence and even death, him, and he stands beside us at times of a traditional American Gospel song. washed the feet of the disciples and said, not infrequently without due intervention trial.” Just as he accompanied the Apostles, The actual imposition of the woolen ‘Now, go and do as I have done.’ ” on the part of those who could defend their “he will do the same for you,” the pope band is to take place in the archbishop’s Archbishop Thompson said he kept sacrosanct rights,” the pope said. told five new cardinals and about 30 archdiocese in the presence of his faithful watching Pope Francis during the Mass and However, there is no Christ and no archbishops named during the past year. and bishops from neighboring dioceses. looking at the pallium the pope wears as a Christian without the cross, he said. Pope Francis addressed the new The pallium symbolizes an archbishop’s symbol of the universality of his mission. “Christian virtue is not only a matter of cardinals and archbishops during his unity with the pope and his authority and “I watched him in his role of being the doing good, but of tolerating evil as well,” homily at a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on responsibility to care for the flock the shepherd,” and knew the pope was calling he said, quoting St. Augustine. June 29, the feast of SS. Peter and Paul, pope entrusted to him. him “now to go forth and be that shepherd Enduring evil means “imitating Jesus, who are the patron saints of the Vatican After the Mass, Cardinal Tobin told for the people entrusted to my care.” carrying our burden, shouldering it for his and the city of Rome. Catholic News Service (CNS) that In his homily at the Mass, the pope sake and that of others,” knowing that the The Mass was celebrated the day after St. John XXIII had said “cardinals and said the life of every Apostle is built Lord is by one’s side. Pope Francis created new cardinals from bishops are the coat hangers on which the on constant, edifying prayer; a firm, Finally, the pope said, prayer is another El Salvador, Mali, Laos, Sweden and Church hangs its tradition. Now I don’t passionate profession of faith; and a essential element of the life of an Apostle Spain. Thirty-six archbishops appointed like being a coat hanger, but the thing I willingness to patiently endure persecution. as it “is the water needed to nurture hope over the course of the past year were also like to wear the most is the pallium.” People must ask themselves whether they and increase fidelity. Prayer makes us feel invited to come to Rome to concelebrate Archbishop Etienne noted that the are “ ‘armchair Catholics,’ who love to chat loved and it enables us to love in turn.” the feast day Mass with Pope Francis. pallium also is “symbolic of the unity of about how things are going in the Church and As is customary, a delegation from They came from 26 countries. the metropolitan archbishops with the the world,” he said, or if they are “Apostles the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate of The concelebrants included Cardinal Holy Father and, through him, with the on the go,” who are on fire with love for God Constantinople attended the Mass for the Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J.; and universal Church.” and ready to offer their lives for him. feast of SS. Peter and Paul. Archbishops Paul D. Etienne of Anchorage, It tells an archbishop that his role is Apostles of Christ “know that they Before the Mass, Archbishop Job Alaska, and Charles C. Thompson of to be a good shepherd to his flock, “to cannot just tread water or take the easy of Telmessos, head of the Orthodox Indianapolis. All three of the U.S. prelates help the people entrusted to my pastoral way out, but have to risk putting out delegation, joined the pope in prayer at have deep connections to the Archdiocese care to learn to live in unity and peace, into the deep, daily renewing their the tomb of St. Peter inside St. Peter’s of Indianapolis. Archbishop Etienne was a to manifest that truth and love of Jesus self-offering,” he said. Basilica. The two also stopped before priest of the archdiocese and Cardinal Tobin Christ and the Gospel,” he said. Christians must follow the Lord a bronze statue of St. Peter, which was is the former archbishop. Archbishop Thompson told CNS he completely and live according to his ways, adorned with a jeweled tiara, ring and red In what has become the standard received the pallium from Pope Francis not ways guided by personal self-interest, . † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017

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

July 8-16 and Changing Lives Forever Thurs 6-11 p.m., Fri. 6 July 15-16 women experiencing crisis Father Joseph Moriarty, Carmelite Monastery, program. Information: p.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.- All Saints , Dearborn pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 6 p.m., $15. Information: 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. 317-687-8260. midnight, food, rides, games, County, St. John the Baptist with Mass at 5:45 p.m. 317-748-1478 or Public Novena in honor of entertainment. Information: Campus, 25743 State Rte. 1, [email protected]. Our Lady of Mount Carmel: St. Paul Hermitage, 317-353-9404. Guilford. Summer Festival, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery The Blessed Virgin Mary 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Sat. 5-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- and Mausoleum, July 24-28 in the New Testament, Grove. Ave Maria Guild, July 15 5 p.m., chicken dinner, lunch 9001 Haverstick Road, St. Lawrence Parish, Lessons for Christian Living, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317- Helpers of God’s Precious stand, music, kiddie land, Indianapolis. Monthly 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Benedictine Father Mark 223-3687, [email protected]. Infants, Indianapolis. Mass big money and grand raffles, Mass, 2 p.m. Information: Indianapolis. Earthkeepers O’Keefe presiding. 7 p.m. and Divine Mercy Chaplet at country store, beer gardens. 317-574-8898 or www. Vacation Bible School, rosary, novena prayer and July 12 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Information: 812-576-4302. catholiccemeteries.cc. ages 4-10, songs, games, Mass, reconciliation 6-7 p.m. Bent Rail Brewery, Archangel Church, snacks, crafts, Bible stores, Information: marygrace@ 5301 Winthrop Ave., 3354 W. 30th St., followed July 18-21 July 21 $10 per child. Register by heartsawake.org. Indianapolis. Theology on by prayer at a local abortion Renaissance Hotel and Northside Knights of July 19, 317-546-4065 or Tap Catholic Speaker center, and continued prayer at Convention Center, Columbus Hall, 2100 [email protected]. Series: “Community and the church for those who wish 1551 Thoreau Dr. N., E. 71st St., Indianapolis. July 11 Authentic Friendships,” Jake to remain. Schaumburg, Illinois. Catholic Executive Director of the July 26 Church of the Immaculate Teitgen presenting, 7 p.m., Writer’s Conference: The Catholic Youth Organization, Bent Rail Brewery, Conception, 1 Sisters of free admission, food 1st Choice for Women, Catholic Imagination, Bruce Scifres, presenting, 5301 Winthrop Ave., Providence, Saint Mary-of- and drink available for 5455 W. 86th St., Ste. 121, workshops, presentations, Mass, breakfast and program, Indianapolis. Theology on the-Woods. St. Mary-of- purchase, registration Indianapolis. Sidewalk trade show, adults $75, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, Tap Catholic Speaker Series: the-Woods. Monthly Taizé not required. Information: Advocacy Training, students $45. Registration and $21 non-members, breakfast “Life and Faith,” former Colts Prayer Service, theme www.indycatholic.org/indytot presented by Sidewalk information: 317-755-2693, included. Reservations player Joe Reitz presenting, “Praying for Peace in the or [email protected]. Advocates of Indianapolis, www.catholicwritersguild.org. and information: www. 7 p.m., free admission, World and in Our ,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $10 fee catholicbusinessexchange.org. food and drink available for 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken July 13-15 includes lunch, register by July 19 purchase, registration not prayers, simple music, silence. St. Christopher Parish, July 10. Information and Calvary Mausoleum July 23-29 required. Information: Information: 812-535-2952, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. registration: 317-709-1502, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., St. Ambrose Parish, www.indycatholic.org/indytot [email protected]. Mid-Summer Festival, Thurs. [email protected]. Indianapolis. Monthly food booth at Jackson or [email protected]. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: County Fair on S.R. 250, Mission 27 Resale, noon-11 p.m., food, carnival Roncalli High School, 317-784-4439 or Brownstown, 2-10 p.m. July 29 132 Leota St., Indianapolis. games, rides, bingo, Monte 3300 Prague Rd., Indianapolis. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. Information: 812-522-5304. St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th Senior Discount Day, Carlo. Information: Chartrand High School St., Mitchell. Hog Roast and every Tuesday, seniors get 317-241-6314. Class of 1967 50th July 20 July 24 Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 30 percent off clothing, 9 a.m.- Reunion, 4:30 p.m., $30 per St. Joseph Church, Fatima Retreat House, pulled pork dinners with sides 6 p.m., ministry supports Holy Spirit Parish, person. Information: Pam 1401 S. Mickley Ave., 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. $6.50, raffle, door prizes, Indianapolis St. Vincent 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Smith, 317-979-9781 or Indianapolis. Third Thursday Serra Club Dinner Meeting, silent auction, cake walk. de Paul Society Food Pantry Parish Festival, [email protected]. Adoration, interceding for followed by reflection by Information: 812-849-3570. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to Retreats and Programs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Celebration of 100th anniversary of Fatima apparitions continues on July 13 July 21-23 July 24 Kelly presenting, $465 single, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Our Lady of Fatima Retreat $735 double. Information: In honor of the Marian apparitions St. Joe Road W., in Sellersburg, at House, 5353 E. 56th St., House, 5353 E. 56th St., 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ to three shepherd children in Fatima, 6 p.m. Information: Phyllis Burkholder, Indianapolis. Tobit Indianapolis. Silent Self- saintmeinrad.edu. Portugal, on the 13th of May-Oct. in 812-246-2252. Preparation Weekend, Guided Day of Reflection, 1917, several parishes have reported • Immaculate of Mary Parish, $298 includes separate room 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $32 includes July 25-27 monthly Fatima commemoration events 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. accommodations for couple, room for the day, continental Saint Meinrad Archabbey to The Criterion. Recitation of the rosary at the outdoor meals, snacks and materials. breakfast, lunch and use of Guest House and Retreat These events will occur on 13th of Fatima shrine at the corner of E. 57th St. Information, registration: common areas, additional Center, 200 Hill Dr., July, August, September and October. and Washington Blvd., 6 p.m. www.archindy.org/fatima/ $37 extends stay to include St. Meinrad. Forgiven and • St. John Paul II Parish, Sellersburg. Information: [email protected]. calendar/tobit.html, Marcia. the night before or night after Forgiving, Benedictine 100th Anniversary of Fatima activities • St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, [email protected] or day of silence and includes Father Zachary Wilberding will vary from month to month, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. 317-545-7681, ext. 107. light dinner. Information and presenting, $255 single, including talks, recitation of the rosary, Fatima Holy Hour in the Daily registration: 317-545-7681, $425 double. Information: singing hymns and possibly a film. Chapel after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Includes Saint Meinrad Archabbey ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/ 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ The event for July 13 will include a recitation of the rosary. The event Guest House and Retreat fatima. saintmeinrad.edu. talk on the events of July 13, 1917, on Aug. 13 will take place after the Center, 200 Hill Dr., and recitation of the rosary. It will take 11:30 a.m. Mass in the main sanctuary. St. Meinrad. A Step 11 July 24-28 August 11-13 place at St. Joseph Chapel, 2605 Information: 317-259-4373. † Retreat for Recovering Saint Meinrad Archabbey Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Alcoholics and Alanons, Guest House and House, 5353 E. 56th St., Dave Maloney presenting, Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille $255 single, $425 double. St. Meinrad. Bringing to Life Weekend, $150. Information Hearts & Hands of Indiana dinner Information: 812-357-6585 or the Word of God in Song, and registration: 317-489- [email protected]. Benedictine Father Columba 6811or www.retroindy.com. † and fundraiser set for Aug. 5 The Hearts & Hands of Indiana’s The event features a buffet dinner “Houses to Homes” dinner and with two bars, door prizes, a silent fundraiser event will be held at Primo auction with donated items from Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., in local businesses, and audience games Indianapolis, from 6-10 p.m. on Aug. 5. throughout the evening. “Houses to Homes” is the leading The cost per ticket is $100, which fundraiser for Hearts & Hands of Indiana, allows admission, dinner and drinks for a Catholic-founded organization that two people. rehabilitates houses in the Hawthorne and To order tickets, visit www. Haughville neighborhoods surrounding heartsandhandsindy.org/buy-tickets.html. St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis. For more information, visit These rehabilitated homes provide www.heartsandhandsindy.org or low-income families with a pathway to contact Angela Langferman at homeownership while revitalizing the [email protected] near-west side community. or 317-353-3769. †

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Indianapolis offers 8-week ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminar

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Catholics into a deeper experience of of Indianapolis will offer an 8-week the work of the Holy Spirit. Seminar ‘In Her Own Words’ seminar called “Life in the Spirit” at topics are God’s Love, Salvation, St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., The New Life, Receiving God’s Gift, Providence Sisters Joanne Cullins, left, Maria Smith and Barbara Ann Zeller stand behind in Indianapolis, for eight consecutive Praying for in the Holy Spirit, Sisterhood Drama Ministry’s actress Sandra Hartlieb, dressed as St. Theodora Guérin, on May 21. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. on Growth, and Transformation in Christ. Sisterhood Drama Ministry presented “In Her Own Words,” a dramatization of the life of July 25-Sept. 12. For more information, call 317-546- St. Mother Theodore Guérin, at Guérin Woods Senior Center in Georgetown. (Submitted photo) The Life in the Spirit seminar brings 7328 or email [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017 Page 7

The Face of Mercy (from Pope Francis’ ”)

By Daniel Conway Family is a gift, and our most precious treasure Pope Francis recently spoke to news and entertainment media or other most suitable structure for ensuring for enhance unity in diversity, reciprocity participants in a meeting promoted expressions of secular culture. The family people the integral good necessary for and solidarity between generations. This by the Federation of Catholic Family maintains a unique and irreplaceable role their continuing development. I wanted to ‘family capital’ is called to impregnate Associations in Europe. Although his in human life—as a kind of “leaven” stress how the unity of all the members of the economic, social and political audience was European, the implications that has a transformational influence on the family, and the fraternal commitment relationships of the European continent. of his remarks are universal. individuals and communities, allowing of the family with society, are allies of The way of ‘being family’ that you want The pope began his remarks by them to become something greater than the common good and of peace.” to spread is not subject to any contingent calling the family Europe’s most precious they otherwise might be. Family teaches us to work for the ideology, but grounded in the inviolable treasure. “This image of ‘treasure’ was Without families, human society common good and for peace among all dignity of the person.” present in your meeting yesterday, which would be greatly diminished—less nations and peoples. It teaches us that we Of course, what is right for Europe in brought families from many countries of humane and less fraternal. In fact, as are all sisters and brothers united in the its efforts to “impregnate” its economy Europe to Rome,” the Holy Father said. “It Pope Francis sees it, the gift that is one family of humankind, which people and all of its socio-political structures is an image that well reflects the esteem family life is absolutely essential for the of faith recognize as the family of God. is also right for the Americas and that all of us must have for the family. In health and well-being of human society. “The family is the interpersonal for the rest of the world. The family effect, families are not museum pieces, but “In ‘’ [“The Joy of relationship par excellence, inasmuch transcends all ideologies and all political through them, the gift is made concrete Love”], I emphasized how, on the basis as it is a communion of persons,” philosophies. It unites women and men in mutual commitment and generous of the family, we can make the gift Pope Francis says. “Your relationships of faith with all people of good will. The openness to children, but also in service to concrete through the beauty and the as spouses, fathers and mothers, sons family is not an anachronistic museum society. Families are thus a kind of leaven joy of mutual love,” the pope told the and daughters, brothers and sisters, make piece. It is a gift, humanity’s most that helps to make the world more humane conference participants. “Seen in this it possible for every person to find a precious treasure. and more fraternal, where no one feels light, your activity should help remind place in the human family. The way to May the Holy Family serve as our rejected or abandoned.” everyone that there is no better ally for live out these relationships is dictated model always, helping us transform Families are not outdated social the integral progress of society than to by communion, the driving force of true society for the good of all. structures whose functions have favor the presence of families in the humanization and evangelization. been superseded in modern times by social fabric. Today too, the family is the “Today more than ever, we see the (Daniel Conway is a member of government, educational institutions, the foundation of society, and it remains the need for a culture of encounter that can The Criterion’s editorial committee.) †

El rostro de la misericordia/Daniel Conway La familia es un don y nuestro tesoro más precioso El papa Francisco habló recientemente otra expresión de la cultura seglar. La sigue siendo la estructura más idónea que se valoriza la unidad en la diferencia, a los asistentes a la reunión promovida por familia conserva una función única e para garantizar el bienestar integral de los la reciprocidad, la solidaridad entre las la Federación de Asociaciones Católicas irremplazable en la vida humana, esa pueblos, tan necesario para su sostenido generaciones. Esta ‘capital familiar’ de Familias en Europa, y aunque su “levadura” que ejerce una influencia desarrollo. Deseo hacer énfasis en que está llamada a permear en las relaciones público era europeo, las implicaciones de transformadora en las personas y las la unidad de todos los miembros de la económicas, sociales y políticas de todo sus comentarios son universales. comunidades y los ayuda a convertirse familia y el compromiso fraterno de esta el continente europeo. Esta forma de El papa inició su disertación calificando en algo más grandioso de lo que con la sociedad son los aliados del bien ‘ser familia’ que deben transmitir no está a la familia como el tesoro más precioso normalmente serían. común y de la paz.” supeditada a la ideología de moda sino de Europa. “La imagen del ‘tesoro’ estuvo Sin la familia, la sociedad humana En la familia aprendemos a trabajar en que encuentra sus raíces en la inviolable presente en vuestra reunión de ayer que se vería sumamente disminuida y sería pos del bien común y para alcanzar la paz dignidad de la persona.” atrajo a Roma a familias procedentes de menos humana y fraterna. De hecho, en todas las naciones y los pueblos; ella Por supuesto, lo que resulta adecuado muchos países de Europa,” expresó el tal como el papa Francisco lo concibe, nos enseña que todos somos hermanos para Europa en su labor de “permear” en Santo Padre. “Se trata de una imagen que el don que representa la vida familiar unidos en una sola familia humana, que la economía y en todas las estructuras refleja a la perfección el valor que todos es algo completamente esencial para las personas de fe reconocen como la sociopolíticas, también resulta apropiado debemos darle a la familia. En efecto, las la salud y el bienestar de la sociedad familia de Dios. para el continente americano y para el familias no son piezas de museo sino que humana. “La familia es la relación interpersonal resto del mundo. La familia trasciende a través de estas se concretiza el don, el “En ‘Amoris Laetitia’ [“La alegría por excelencia puesto que es una todas las ideologías y filosofías políticas empeño recíproco en la apertura generosa del amor”], subrayé cómo a partir de comunión entre personas,” afirma el y une a hombres y mujeres de fe con a los hijos, así como en el servicio a la las familias podemos volver concreto papa Francisco. “Sus relaciones como todas las personas de buena voluntad. sociedad. Por lo tanto, las familias son el don a través de la belleza y la alegría cónyuges, padres y madres, hijos e La familia no es una pieza de museo la levadura que ayuda a hacer crecer un del amor recíproco,” señaló el papa a hijas, hermanos y hermanas, permiten anacrónica; es un don y el tesoro más mundo más humano y fraterno, donde los participantes de la conferencia. “Al que cada persona encuentre el lugar que precioso de la humanidad. nadie se sienta rechazado, ni abandonado.” contemplarla desde esta perspectiva, su le corresponde en la familia humana. Que la Sagrada Familia nos sirva de En este sentido, las familias no son actividad debe servir de recordatorio para La comunión determina la manera de guía siempre y nos ayude a transformar la estructuras sociales anticuadas cuyas todos de que no existe un mejor aliado vivir estas relaciones y es la fuerza que sociedad para el bien de todos. funciones han pasado en la época para el progreso integral de la sociedad impulsa la verdadera humanización y moderna a manos del gobierno, de las que favorecer la presencia de familias evangelización. instituciones educativas, los medios en la trama social. La familia también “Por lo tanto, hoy más que nunca es (Daniel Conway es integrante del comité noticiosos y de ocio, o a cualquier es hoy en día la base de la sociedad y necesaria una cultura del encuentro en el editorial de The Criterion.) † Beloved known for cures, wise counsel to be beatified on Nov. 18 DETROIT (CNS)—Father Solanus Ford Field in Detroit, which the province 60th anniversary of his passing.” authenticity of a miracle necessary for Casey, a Capuchin Franciscan “who said would be configured to accommodate “The beatification of Father Solanus will the friar to be elevated from venerable would provide soup 60,000 people. be a tremendous blessing for the whole to blessed after a review by the Vatican’s for the hungry, kind A member of the Detroit-based community of southeast Michigan, an Congregation for Saints’ Causes was words for the troubled province and one of the co-founders opportunity for all of us to experience the completed earlier this year. and a healing touch of the city’s Capuchin Soup Kitchen, love of Jesus Christ,” Detroit Archbishop The miracle involved the healing— for the ill,” will be Father Solanus was born on Nov. 25, Allen H. Vigneron said in a statement. unexplained by medicine or science—of beatified on Nov. 18, 1870, and died on July 31, 1957. The province said details on the a woman with an incurable genetic skin the Capuchin “We are filled with joy at receiving beatification ceremony, including disease. The woman was visiting friends Franciscan Province the final date of the beatification of ceremony time, will be released in the in Detroit and stopped at Father Solanus’ of St. Joseph in Detroit Father Solanus,” said Capuchin Franciscan coming weeks. Those interested in tomb to pray for others’ intentions. After her has announced. Father Michael Sullivan, provincial receiving details by e-mail can sign up at prayers, she felt the strong urging to ask for Fr. Solanus Casey, The ceremony minister of the Province of St. Joseph. solanuscasey.org/beatification. the friar’s intercession for herself, too, and O.F.M. Cap. will take place at “It is a beautiful way to celebrate the Pope Francis recognized the received an instant and visible healing. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink For The Journey/Effie Caldarola The Catholic who signed the Declaration of Independence ‘Are not two Since this is the week during which When he was 11, Charles was sent to the Continental Congress in 1776 and Independence Day falls, I thought I should to France for his education at the Jesuit signed the Declaration of Independence. sparrows sold write about Charles Carroll of Carrollton. College of St. Omer and then Louis the In 1776, too, the Congress sent him, We American Great College. He went with his cousin Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Chase and for a small coin?’ Catholics should be John, who was two years his elder. (John Father John Carroll on a mission to A violent windstorm ripped through my familiar with him would become the first bishop and then Canada to seek its support during the town the other night, the kind that leaves because he was one of archbishop in the United States.) Revolutionary War. The mission failed, you mesmerized yet humbled at your the most ardent patriots After studying law in London mainly because the United States invaded own powerlessness. in the early history for several years, he returned to this Canada, but it allowed both Carrolls to A tornado wreaked of the United States. country in 1765 to take over an estate in become friends with Franklin. damage nearby, with He undoubtedly was Carrollton, Md. Within a few years, he After the Revolutionary War, Charles 76,000 homes left the most influential expanded his estate to become one of the was elected a United States senator from without power, and Catholic of this period wealthiest men. Maryland. He was a supporter of George 80 mph winds were of American history. At that time, Maryland’s laws Washington and the Federalist Party. In the norm. He was the only Catholic to sign the prohibited Catholics from entering 1792, when a new law made it impossible We were lucky Declaration of Independence. Since he politics, practicing law or voting, “to to hold two political posts at the same at my house. Some was the wealthiest man in the colonies at prevent the growth of in this time, he resigned as a U.S. senator to bushes were partially the time, he had more to lose than any of Province.” Nevertheless, in 1772, retain his position as a state senator. He uprooted, but we were the other signers who pledged “our lives, Charles wrote in the Maryland Gazette served his state in that capacity until able to sink them back into the soil and our fortunes, and our sacred honor.” Yet against taxation without representation, 1801. After his retirement that year, he they’re doing well. he signed the document Charles Carroll which was to become a battle cry of the continued to comment on public events. The morning after the storm, I strolled of Carrollton “so the British will know Revolutionary War. Charles became the last surviving to the elm tree to check on a robin’s nest where to find me.” He became a leading opponent of signer of the Declaration of Independence. I’d been watching. Expecting it to have He was born in Annapolis, Md., on British rule. In 1774, he was elected He was highly esteemed throughout the vanished in the maelstrom, I was amazed Sept. 19, 1737, to Charles Carroll of to the provincial convention where he country. to see the mother robin sitting there, Annapolis and Elizabeth Brooke. They successfully swung a hostile Maryland He died at age 95 on Nov. 14, 1832. resolutely doing her duty. were not married at the time for legal government to approve a move toward A bronze statue of him is in the crypt of How could that nest have survived? What and financial reasons that concerned the independence supported by the the U.S. Capitol, representing the state of architectural brilliance anchored that nest to inheritance of the Carroll family estates. Continental Congress. He was elected Maryland. the branch? I know that after storms, nests and dead birds can blanket the landscape. It’s All Good/Patti Lamb How much wind could this nest take? Recently, the Gospel reading saw Jesus counseling people on fear and trust. “Fear Make faith a part of the valleys, mountaintops of love no one,” he tells his followers. “Are not Recently, a friend showed me a picture with a medicine that I quickly discontinued wife in a wheelchair. The man leaned two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet that one of our mutual girlfriends posted due to adverse side effects. on the wheelchair as if it were a walker not one of them falls to the ground without on social media. During the days that followed, my supporting him. The father then stopped your Father’s knowledge” (Mt 10:28-29). It was a flattering husband did his best to comfort me. He the son and pointed out the couple. As I read those words, I thought of picture of her and her continually adjusted the pillows and “Son, that couple is in love,” he said to my robin’s nest. What kind of God do we husband in Hawaii dispensed ibuprofen. One afternoon, when his boy. have, who is conscious of a little robin? celebrating their 10th the pain was the worst, he grabbed my The story captured the fact that love What kind of God permeates our lives and wedding anniversary. hand and said a prayer for me. He even isn’t glamourous. Love isn’t always our world with such love and awareness? They were tan, the brought me chocolate when I didn’t ask. rainbows and roses and photos from Maui. With such a God, how can I ever feel scenery was gorgeous, When I berated myself for my Real love is hard. It takes work. It unloved or unappreciated? and they clinked clumsiness, he consoled me. means staying when it would be easier to Often, like most people, I want to be glasses in the photo. The situation caused me to realize that, go—because you made a promise. You’re acknowledged, to be recognized for my Below the shot, they sometimes, life’s valleys have a way of not alone in that promise, though, because gifts, my aches and pains, my needs. added a comment: “Cheers to ten years!” connecting us more than its mountaintops. it’s blessed by God. Instead, I realize my own smallness and I was genuinely happy for our friend, I recall the words of St Paul: “… power Now I’ve had a few friends whose lack of importance in this world. although I might’ve been a bit envious. is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor 12: 9). have ended in an effort to protect On better days, I turn this realization The beautiful couple made 10 years look In those days, I acknowledged how I themselves or their children and not by toward an awareness of others, of their entirely enchanting. loved my husband even more than the day their own volition. That’s a different story. pains, their needs, their effort. I seek Fast forward a few weeks to our family I married him, and I honestly didn’t think But to those for whom marriage compassion rather than honor. I rest in vacation in Florida: On day two, I tripped that was possible. is simply lackluster, without trips to the assurance that as God watches the over an open suitcase on the floor of our A week ago, my family attended a exotic destinations, anniversary bands sparrow, God watches me. tiny hotel room and gracefully landed beautiful wedding. During the homily, the and romance, hang in there. Marriage But why would someone want to buy on the corner of a granite coffee table, priest told a meaningful story: A father and isn’t always bliss and ease. I’m learning two sparrows for a small coin anyway, I breaking two ribs. his young son walked through the park that valleys have a way of leading to wondered. A little research augmented The pain was intense, and I asked my and the boy saw a couple sitting on a park mountaintops—when faith is employed. my best guess. Poor people might find a husband to take me to the closest medical bench. The young man had his arm around Love grows in the strangest sparrow or two could cheaply supplement facility. He quickly researched and told me it the young woman. The two were good circumstances. And even ordinary days are a meager meal with a little protein. was worth the drive to a facility with better looking, well-dressed and laughing. The rich with blessings—if you look closely. Similarly, in a world where offerings ratings. Before we left, he carefully ushered little boy said, “Dad, that couple is in love.” were made at the temple—pigeons, for me to the bathroom, which was a humbling The father and son continued walking (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna example, or a lamb or larger animal if you experience. After our visit, the doctor through the park, and eventually Parish in Plainfield, is a regular columnist were wealthy—two sparrows might be a confirmed two broken ribs and sent me home encountered an elderly man pushing his for The Criterion.) sacrificial offering from the poor. So, the little sparrow of which the Coming of Age/Maria-Pia Negro Chin Creator is so aware meets his end just like all of us. It’s not that we believe in a God Open your ears to others and show them that you genuinely care who saves us from everything we fear. It’s that we believe in a God who is with us My grandfather used to say that “God feel more connected to each other. It is they feel understood, they feel accepted through all things, and therefore we should granted us two ears and one mouth, so the key to authentic friendships. and cared about; it helps them to trust fear nothing. There’s a big difference there, we need to listen twice as much as we Genuine listening requires humility. others and release tension in a safe way. and it’s where we make our leap of faith. talk.” Through his Listening can also provide a safe haven Listening deeply can also help the listener Years ago, I interviewed a good friend interactions with for those who are often not heard. By since it fosters mutual trust, prevents who was part of a program called “No others, he showed that sharing their feelings or realities—without misunderstandings and can uplift others. One Dies Alone.” He was on call to come listening can be an act being judged or persuaded—they can feel How can you be a better listener? Let to the hospital or hospice if someone of selfless love because validated in their worth. the person talk, ask for clarification to was in imminent danger of death and had it shows that you want At times, we are distracted by our own ensure you understand what the person is no loved ones. Perhaps homelessness or to understand those worries or by our electronic devices, or saying and ask open-ended questions. distance prevented anyone’s presence. around you, that you are half-listening or half-thinking about An article in Scientific American My friend witnessed many a death, genuinely care. our response. Other times, especially suggests that if you think you know sometimes saying a rosary with a dying “People are when arguing with people with different what the person thinks, you will “accept Catholic, sometimes merely holding a looking for someone opinions, we can be defensive or quick to only information that agrees with your stranger’s hand as he left this life. to listen to them. Someone willing to judge and contradict people. preconceived notions.” But, the article But what happens, I wondered. What is grant them time, to listen to their dramas “Listening is much more than simply continues, by suspending judgment this mystery of death? and difficulties,” Pope Francis said in the hearing. Hearing is about receiving and cultivating a genuine interest in the “I don’t know,” responded my friend. book, The Name of God is Mercy. information, while listening is about person’s thoughts, feelings and opinions, “All I know,” he said with certainty, “is Think about those friends, mentors or communication, and calls for closeness,” you can understand where they are that I see people fall into the hands of a family members who made a difference in Pope Francis said in his 2016 World coming from. merciful God.” your life. Chances are that they were good Communication Day message. “Listening Actively listening to their entire The honors and attention and wealth listeners. You could tell they gave you is never easy. Many times it is easier to play message, you might find that even when of this world fade away. But we believe their full attention and tried to understand deaf. Listening means paying attention, disagreeing, you have similar experiences, the presence and mercy and love of God you. Do you do the same for others? wanting to understand, to value, to respect goals or intentions. That’s the first step remains. This belief sustains us through Pope Francis has often encouraged us and to ponder what the other person says.” toward building bridges of understanding. life’s storms. to practice the “apostolate of the ear,” to Yes, learning to listen takes practice, attentively listen to what others have to say. patience and energy, but the fruits are (Maria-Pia Negro Chin is bilingual (Effie Caldarola writes for Catholic News Often, listening helps both parties to many. When people are listened to, associate editor at Maryknoll Magazine.) † Service.) † The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017 Page 9

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, July 10 Friday, July 14 Sunday, July 9, 2017 Genesis 28:10-22a St. Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin They become part of Jesus. Christian Psalm 91:1-4, 14-15 Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30 • Zechariah 9:9-10 discipleship forges this strong a bond. Matthew 9:18-26 Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, • Romans 8:9, 11-13 The last reading is from St. Matthew’s 39-40 Gospel. Jesus continually encountered • Matthew 11:25-30 people well educated in the Scriptures Tuesday, July 11 Matthew 10:16-23 who often opposed the Lord. Yet, in the St. Benedict, The first biblical reading for this minds of many at the time, they were the Genesis 32:23-33 Saturday, July 15 weekend’s Mass is from the Book of wisest and most learned in the society. Psalm 17:1-3, 6-8, 16 St. Bonaventure, bishop and Zechariah. Understandably, Jesus had to insist that Matthew 9:32-38 doctor of the Church Zechariah was of the wisest in popular consensus were not the priestly caste and the wisest after all. By contrast, the Lord Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a was born in Babylon. says that humble and innocent children Wednesday, July 12 Psalm 105:1-4, 6-7 His birth occurred often can better see the most profound of Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, Matthew 10:24-33 during the time when truths. 17-24a many Jews were in Jesus, however, does not abandon Psalm 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19 Sunday, July 16 forced exile in the people to drown in the sea of their own Matthew 10:1-7 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Babylonian capital. He pride and ignorance. Rather, the Lord calls went to the Holy Land them. He reaches to them. Confronting all Time with his grandfather the obstacles of life is not easy, but it is a Thursday, July 13 Isaiah 55:10-11 when the exile was burden lightened by the fact that support St. Henry Psalm 65:10-14 ended. It might be assumed that he was comes from Jesus, the Son of God. Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; Romans 8:18-23 either a youth or a young adult when he 45:1-5 Matthew 13:1-23 made this trip, as few grandparents at Reflection the time lived long enough to see their The Gospel this weekend presents facts Psalm 105:16-21 or Matthew 13:1-9 grandchildren reach middle age. indispensable to Christian doctrine and to Matthew 10:7-15 Finally in the Holy Land, he devoted achieving Christian holiness. None of us, himself to the care and study of the in the last analysis, understands all things. Scriptures. He obviously saw himself and Original sin, in the traditional phrasing, was regarded by others as a prophet. has darkened our intellects. We all look at He met a violent death, being murdered a world with blurred vision, out of focus. Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle apparently within the precincts of the Everything is distorted and unclear. We temple itself. are myopic. The Church continues to carry out its Zechariah would likely have seen and In this fog, we are afraid. Uncertain, experienced in himself the enthusiasm nervous, we think only of ourselves. mission despite sins of its members of the people as they quit the despised In our inadequacy, even though not Babylon and began their journey home. identified, we exaggerate ourselves. We My husband was brought up a ministry and referred for evaluation and The reading for this weekend captures make ourselves greater than we are. Q Catholic and has always been treatment. When the archdiocese was this great joy and enthusiasm. All wrongs We deceive ourselves. We trick very committed to the Church. I am unable to corroborate the allegation, were to be righted. To lead the people into ourselves into thinking that we can find a convert, and we Father Maskell was returned to ministry a new day of peace and prosperity, God the way on our own. We cannot. Only are raising children the following year, but when additional will send a messiah who will enter the God can show the way. in the Catholic accusers stepped forward in 1994, the holy city of Jerusalem with great humility, Mercifully, happily for us, God shows faith. Two of my priest was permanently prohibited from seated on a donkey. us the way in Jesus. Jesus not only leads sons (who are now public ministry. This image was to be a part of the us, but also gives us divine life itself. As young adults) and Undeniably, there were priests event of , actually to occur true believers, we live in Jesus, and the my husband have and others in the Church who abused many centuries later when Jesus entered Lord lives in us. watched the Netflix children. Those actions, as Pope Francis Jerusalem. The key to attaining this relationship is series “The Keepers,” has said, were “crimes” and “sins,” and St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans provides our humility, our trust in God. and I am deeply this represents a sad and regrettable the second reading. In this selection, Paul We do not have to yearn for God worried about the chapter in the Church’s history. But repeats the theme so often given in his without relief. God awaits our call. He effect this may have on their faith. because certain individuals were writings. Christians not only follow Christ, loves us with an everlasting, perfect love. My sons have started making negative unfaithful to their vows, I would not or join Christ in their own walks through He will come to us. Thus, with Zechariah, comments about the Church, and even my deprive myself of the strength of the life, but the Lord becomes part of them. we can rejoice that the Lord comes to us. † husband has said that the series’ portrayal , and it is encouraging that of how the Church systematically covered your husband is able to make that up abuse has made him not want to go distinction. My Journey to God to Mass. He further commented that the As regards being proud to be most important things are God and the Catholic, you might discuss with your sacraments, and so he will continue to sons and others who speak about the attend. series about the many positive ways God Why Do You Allow Hatred? I hear a lot of other people talking that so many of the faithful every day By Thomas J. Rillo about the series, too. How do I convince carry out the saving mission of Christ my children that they should still be proud in the Church through the sacraments, God why do allow hatred in the world? to be Catholics? (Virginia) proclaiming the word of God and Did you not create us in your own helping those in need. image? Since 2002, the Catholic Church in You made us all of different skin color Athe United States has had a universal (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth On the exterior our bodies appear to zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse of Doyle at [email protected] and be different minors—meaning that any priest, deacon, 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York On the interior our bodies are just religious or lay person credibly accused of 12203.) † the same such an act can never again be permitted We have the same heart structure to serve in public ministry. We have the same internal organs “The Keepers,” to which the question All of our body functions are the same refers, is a seven-part 2017 Netflix Readers may submit The only difference is with skin color series based on the still-unsolved 1969 Its importance is miniscule and murder of a Catholic religious sister in prose or poetry for superficial Baltimore. The series examines the theory faith column We worship the same God in that Sister Catherine Cesnik was killed different denominations because she knew that the at We have the same hope for salvation her school, Father Joseph Maskell, had Then why hate someone you do not sexually abused students—and that civil The Criterion invites readers even know and Church authorities interfered with the to submit original prose or poetry criminal investigation in order to cover up We hate for all of the wrong reasons relating to faith or experiences of We forget the gift of forgiveness God Love of neighbor is what Jesus calls that connection. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has prayer for possible publication in has given us to do the “My Journey to God” column. We are all members of the human race Minister to the poor and the issued a response entitled “Frequently Seasonal reflections also are This commonality should be enough downtrodden Asked Questions Based on ‘The Keepers.’ ” This hatred is manifested for all the Labor diligently in the vineyard of That document is available online at appreciated. Please include name, wrong reasons the Lord www.archbalt.org, and I recommend it to address, parish and telephone Love is the anecdote for eradicating Hatred will dissipate like rising interested readers. number with submissions. hatred incense. It indicates that the archdiocese had Send material for consideration no knowledge of any accusation against to “My Journey to God,” The (Thomas J. Rillo is a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington Father Maskell until 1992 when an Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian­ St., and a Benedictine oblate of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad. alleged victim came forward. Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367or That person was encouraged to Franciscan Father Brian Jordan, standing with laborers and emergency workers in e-mail to [email protected]. † 2001, blesses a 17-foot-tall cross formed by steel beams that was recovered from file a report with civil authorities, offered counseling assistance, and the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York.) (CNS photo/Kathy Willens, ) Father Maskell was removed from Page 10 The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017

Rest in peace Please submit in writing to our Husband of Patricia Dunn. office by 10 a.m. Thursday Father of Beth Plummer, Jim before the week of publication; and Tony Dunn. Grandfather be sure to state date of death. of seven. Great-grandfather of Obituaries of archdiocesan three. priests serving our archdiocese GRAF, Charles J., 90, are listed elsewhere in St. John Paul II, Clark The Criterion. Order priests County, June 25. Father and religious sisters and of Jan Davis, Ann Willian, brothers are included here, Michael and Thomas unless they are natives of the Graf. Brother of Donald archdiocese or have other connec­tions to it; those are Graf. Grandfather of four. separate obituaries on this Great‑grandfather of one. page. MAXWELL, Vincent W., 57, Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, June 21. Son of John and ANDRES, Helen G., 93, Margaret Maxwell. Brother St. Anthony of Padua, of Catherine Bonadurer, Jane Clarksville, May 31. Mother Hughes, Margaret, Mary, John, of Dr. Tom Andres. Sister of Jr. and Tom Maxwell. Uncle of Mary Reynolds, Richard and several. Robert Andres. Grandmother MAY, Barbara, 81, of two. St. Bridget of Ireland, Liberty, BREWCZNSKI, Kazimiera June 16. Wife of Ronald M., 93, St. Bartholomew, May. Mother of Kristine Hill, Columbus, May 2. Mother of Michael and Nicholas May. Elzbieta Bidwell and Irena Sister of Pauline Bower. Praying for priests Vardavas. Grandmother of Grandmother of one. nine. Great-grandmother SKELTON, Jessie M., of 15. People pray at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington during the annual 87, St. Anthony of Padua, Global Rosary Relay for Priests on June 23. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) BURKLEY, Adam A., 33, Clarksville, June 6. Mother St. Pius X, Indianapolis, of Cynthia Faught, Genevieve June 17. Son of Arija Harvey and Stephen Skelton. Step‑father of Gail Gilbert, VANSICKLE, Jay, 76, St. Jude, WATKINS, Christine L., ZINSER, Marie, 92, Burkley. Brother of Shannon, Sister of Freda Jahn and Frank Barbara MacGregor, Betty Indianapolis, June 21. Husband 64, Nativity of Our Lord All Saints, Dearborn County, Christopher and Scott Lori, Sr. Grandmother of eight. Stemler, Rosemary and Dale of Louise VanSickle. Father of Jesus Christ, Indianapolis, June 21. Mother of Barbara Burkley. Great-grandmother of 19. Bruce. Step-grandfather of 10. Brian Hall, Jay III and Kevin June 14. Wife of Gary Burns, Pat Koral, Carol and DUNN, James E., Sr., 78, STREET, Horace H., Step-great-grandfather of 22. VanSickle. Brother of Carolyn Watkins. Mother of Alaina, Cheryl Gehring. Grandmother St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 90, St. Anthony of Padua, Step-great-great-grandfather Mace and Patricia Whitehead. Cheyanne, Cory, Shaun and of nine. Great-grandmother (Little Flower), June 15. Clarksville, June 12. of one. Grandfather of seven. Tracy Watkins. of 15. † Vatican cardinal claims innocence after being charged with sexual abuse VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Proclaiming Cardinal Pell have obviously been tested in my total rejection of these allegations. his innocence after being charged with in any court yet. News of these charges strengthens my sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George “Cardinal Pell, like any other defendant, resolve. And court proceedings now offer Pell said, “I’m looking forward finally to has a right to due process and so therefore me an opportunity to clear my name and having my day in court.” it is important that the process is allowed then return here, back to Rome, to work.” “I’m innocent of these charges. They to run its natural course,” Patton added. When the allegations surfaced last year, are false. The whole idea of sexual abuse In his statement, Cardinal Pell said he Cardinal Pell dismissed them as “nothing is abhorrent to me,” he said on June 29 had kept Pope Francis informed “during more than a scandalous smear campaign,” during a brief news conference in the these long months” when police and the and a statement issued by his office said Vatican press office. Australian media were talking about the that “claims that he has sexually abused Greg Burke, director of the Vatican possibility of charges being made. anyone, in any place, at any time in his life press office, said Pope Francis had “I have spoken to him on a number of are totally untrue and completely wrong.” granted Cardinal Pell a leave of absence occasions in the last week, I think most In October, Australian police from his position as of the Vatican recently a day or so ago,” Cardinal Pell questioned Cardinal Pell in Rome Secretariat for the Economy so that he can said of Pope Francis. “And we talked regarding the accusations. work on his defense. about my need to take leave to clear my While Burke, the Vatican spokesman, Australian Cardinal George Pell delivers a Cardinal Pell, Burke added, will not name, so I’m very grateful to the Holy told reporters that the Vatican respects the statement in the Vatican press office on June 29. participate in any public liturgies while Father for giving me this leave to return to Australian justice system, he also said Speaking after Australian authorities filed his case is being considered. .” people should remember that Cardinal Pell sexual abuse charges against him, the cardinal “These matters have been under Cardinal Pell said he had spoken to “has openly and repeatedly condemned denied all charges and told reporters he looks forward to having an opportunity to defend investigation now for two years,” his lawyers about the timing of his return as immoral and intolerable the acts of himself in court. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Cardinal Pell told the press. “There’s to Australia and also had consulted his abuse committed against minors” and, been relentless character assassination, a doctors about the trip. as a bishop, “introduced systems and relentless character assassination, and for In February 2016, Australia’s Royal procedures both for the protection of man of faith and high ideals, a thoroughly more than a month claims that a decision Commission into Institutional Responses minors and to provide assistance to victims decent man,” the archbishop added. on whether to lay charges was imminent.” to Child Sexual Abuse allowed Cardinal of abuse.” Archbishop Fisher said the Archdiocese Without giving specifics about the Pell to testify by video link from Rome Archbishop of Sydney, of Sydney will “assist with the cardinal’s number of charges or the incidents, police because a heart condition prevented him in a statement released shortly after the accommodation and support, as it would in Australia’s state announced from traveling to Australia. cardinal’s news conference, said, “Many for any of its bishops or priests” as the on June 29 that charges had been filed A year ago, in July, allegations surfaced people will be shocked, as I have been, by legal process unfolds. However, he said, against the cardinal and that he has been in a report by Broadcasting the news that have issued “it is not responsible for the cardinal’s called to appear in court on July 18. Corp. featuring several people who accused charges against Cardinal George Pell in legal bills arising from these matters. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Cardinal Pell of sexual assault; at least one relation to sexual abuse allegations. “Where complaints of abuse are Shane Patton told reporters on June 29, of the accusations had been found to be “Cardinal Pell has repeatedly and made, victims should be listened to “Cardinal Pell is facing multiple charges unsubstantiated by an Australian court in vehemently rejected these allegations and with respect and compassion and their in respect of historic sexual offenses and 2002. Some accusations dated to the late insisted that he is completely innocent,” complaints investigated and dealt there are multiple complainants relating to 1970s, when Cardinal Pell was a priest in the archbishop said. “He will now have with according to law,” Archbishop those charges.” , Australia. the opportunity to put his case in court Fisher said. At the same time, “no one Patton also told reporters, “It is Speaking to reporters at the Vatican on and is determined to clear his name. should be prejudged because of their important to note that none of the June 29, the cardinal said, “All along I “The George Pell I know is a man of high profile, religious convictions or allegations that have been made against have been completely consistent and clear integrity in his dealings with others, a positions on social issues.” †

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Box 1410, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1410 For more information, please log on to www.archindy.org/layministry 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548 [email protected] The Criterion Friday, July 7, 2017 Page 11 Convocation: Combination pep rally, retreat inspires leaders ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—From speakers pointed out that Catholics are July 1-4, the main floor of the leaving the Church in greater numbers, Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando was particularly young adults, than those transformed into a huge parish hall with joining the Church. places for worship, prayer, discussion, But as Auxiliary Bishop Robert and even coffee and doughnuts during the E. Barron of Los Angeles pointed out: “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The “The saints always loved a good fight, Joy of the Gospel in America.” and we should like a good fight, too.” At the convocation, 3,500 Church The bishop, who addressed the crowd leaders—men and women religious, through a video hookup on July 4, told bishops, other clergy and laypeople— them it was an “exciting time to be an gathered to set a new course for the evangelist,” but that they also should pick Church in the U.S. up their game to evangelize effectively. Following a retreat format, each day Throughout the convocation, started and ended with group prayer. Pope Francis was pointed out as a model Mass was celebrated each day in the for modern Catholics to follow in inviting hotel ballroom, and there were plenty others, especially those on the peripheries, of scheduled times for the sacrament of to Christ. Speakers also were quick to reconciliation and private prayer in a large quote his 2013 apostolic exhortation, room turned into an adoration chapel. “” (“The Joy of the Many of the keynote sessions took the Gospel”), which lays out a vision of the form of pep talks encouraging delegates Church dedicated to evangelization—or to share their faith boldly with the world missionary discipleship—in a positive at large and within their own families way, with a focus on society’s poorest and parishes. The numerous breakout and most vulnerable, including the aged, sessions provided the working aspect of unborn and forgotten. the gathering: closely examining what Two during the convocation the Church is doing and where it can do specifically quoted the pope’s admonition more. in “Evangelii Gaudium” that Catholics Women pray during eucharistic adoration on July 2 at the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy More than 155 bishops attended the shouldn’t be “sourpusses,” but should of the Gospel in America” in Orlando, Fla. Leaders from dioceses and various Catholic organizations gathering, sitting with their delegations reflect joy. gathered for the July 1-4 convocation. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) for meals and breakout sessions. Cardinals Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl and bishops who spoke at keynote acknowledged that Catholics are not responding to those needs. Vanessa Griffin Campbell, director of sessions or in Mass homilies encouraged always comfortable with the idea of “It’s the Church serving the Church,” the Office of Ministry to African American participants that this was their time, their evangelizing, but said they need to be he said. “We all are the Church.” Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland, said moment, stressing the urgency to bring willing to step out of themselves and talk That message inspired Sister Kathleen the key to embracing diversity and going God’s message of love to a divided world. with people about their faith as part of an Burton, a Sister of St. Joseph who to the peripheries will be teamwork among At the final Mass, described as a “Mass encounter the pope speaks about. is co-director of the Office of Faith laypeople, clergy and diocesan staff. of Sending,” Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo Part of this simply involves listening Formation, Family Life and Lay Ministry The Church should “not just open the of Galveston-Houston said the Church to people, caring for them and leading Formation in the Diocese of Camden, doors on Sunday,” she said, “but make sure is called to achieve great things in the them to Jesus, said speaker Sister Miriam N.J., who said: “The walls need to come our doors are open Sunday to Sunday.” face of the impossible—to unite people James Heidland, a sister of the Society of down.” At the end of the closing Mass, together by going to the peripheries of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. “There’s a renewed sense of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic society and sharing the good news of Delegates were repeatedly encouraged evangelization and re-evangelization,” to the United States, who Jesus through action rooted in faith. to reach out to the peripheries, especially the delegate told Catholic News Service. attended all four days of the convocation, “Sisters and brothers, we are in a very, to immigrants and the poor, but also “We’re being challenged that we don’t congratulated attendees for the very significant time in our Church in to all members of the Church’s diverse wait for people to come to us, but we’ve invigorating discussion. this country,” said Cardinal DiNardo, family—people of all races, women and got to go out to them.” He called it a “kairos,” or opportune president of the U.S. Conference of young people. For many delegates, seeing the Church’s moment, in the life of the Church in the Catholic Bishops, and he urged the Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of diversity—Latinos, African-Americans U.S. and said he would tell Pope Francis: delegates to receive God’s grace for the theology and religious education at Boston and Africans, Native Americans and “the Spirit is alive in the Church in the work ahead. 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ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—In the on religious freedom. It starts on the vigil July 3 closing Mass for the Fortnight for of the shared feast day of St. John Fisher Freedom, Baltimore Archbishop William and St. Thomas More—martyrs who E. Lori called on fought religious persecution—and ends on Catholics to thank Independence Day. God for the gift of In his homily, the archbishop urged freedom and to pray convocation delegates to advocate for that they “use this gift those whose freedoms have been denied well and wisely.” and to seek better laws and engage “It’s too easy to let political leaders, but he also stressed this gift lie dormant that nothing is more important that or be neglected,” bearing witness to Catholic teaching and he said in his “fulfilling our mission to love.” Archbishop William homily at the Mass He did not list current challenges E. Lori celebrated during to religious freedom, but he noted that the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: before “religious liberty is a political or The Joy of the Gospel in America” in legal issue it is first and foremost a matter Orlando. of human dignity.” Archbishop Lori, chairman of the He said for Catholics to fully embrace U.S. bishops’ Committee for Religious this understanding of religious freedom Liberty, had celebrated the fortnight’s they might need to “undergo a process opening Mass on June 21 at the of conversion” not unlike St. Thomas, Delegates from the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement in America pray during the Fortnight for Basilica of the National Shrine of the whose feast was celebrated on July 3. Freedom Mass on July 3 at the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Apostle would not believe Christ had in Orlando, Fla. Leaders from dioceses and various Catholic organizations gathered for the July 1-4 in Baltimore. risen until he touched his wounds and saw convocation. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) This is the sixth year of the it was true. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ The archbishop urged Catholic leaders with a renewed sense of mission and a parents got a call from the parish that Fortnight for Freedom—a two-week attending Mass in the hotel ballroom to go deeper understanding of religious freedom they had won a raffle prize of a portable period of prayer, advocacy and education back to their dioceses and parish settings which he said is “entangled in the DNA of Zenith TV. responsive faith.” “When I got back, my parents told me When Catholics understand how they but I didn’t believe it. I thought it was This was Mark’s legacy to those who are spiritually set free, he said, they are terrible they would make up such a story LIFE knew him: Faith and family above all; able to “witness to those alienated from knowing how I felt,” he said. continued from page 4 be the most knowledgeable person in the their faith or those who are lukewarm or Only later, when the TV was delivered, room, sharing that knowledge humbly and on the cusp of vocation or mission.” did he believe it. And all of this came second to his freely; never forget that you’re working Isn’t that why we came here and The archbishop then spoke of the family—his loving wife Kathy, nine for the most vulnerable, not yourself. what we are praying for, he asked the experience of disbelief on the grander children, 19 grandchildren and one If there were more people like him in convocation delegates. scale of Thomas, whose lack of faith great‑grandchild. His grown children Washington, that partisan swamp would At the start of his homily, he told was described by St. Gregory the Great testified at his that, no matter be a different place. Church leaders would the congregation delegates of his own as doing more than the other Apostles what was happening in Congress, he was do well to encourage this. “doubting Thomas” experience. When he to rekindle faith. Tradition holds that he there for every major event in their lives was about 10 years old, the family TV spread the Gospel message to present-day and gave his undivided attention when (Richard Doerflinger worked for 36 years set in their house broke down and was India. they needed help or advice. Too many in the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of “pronounced unfixable.” His encounter with the risen Lord people involved in public policy cannot the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. During this time, he was visiting a “changed him forever,” and prompted him say the same. He writes from Washington State.) † friend, “allegedly doing homework” to “go far beyond his comfort zone,” the but he confessed to the congregation archbishop said, echoing a theme of the he was watching “Mutual of Omaha’s four-day convocation that all Catholics are Wild Kingdom.” While he was there, his called to be missionary disciples. †

next year or in 2020 may matter less VOTER for the Church than finding a way to continued from page 4 communicate effectively the entire ecology of Catholic moral teaching. It from California would come live with may not make political discussions any a Republican family in Indiana for two less energetic, but at least we’d have a weeks and vice versa. shared framework, a shared language and The challenge for the Church is that a fighting chance of understanding even Catholic social teaching is not well those with whom we disagree. understood and is often seen as code for a liberal agenda. This is not helped by the (Greg Erlandson, director and editor-in-chief fact that at times it is. of Catholic News Service, can be reached at Whatever happens next week or [email protected].) †

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