Inside Archbishop Buechlein . 4, 5 Editorial . 4 Question Corner . 17 The Sunday and Daily Readings . 17 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org September 6, 2002 Vol. XXXXI, No. 47 50¢ Catholic Charities focuses on Sept. 11 victims Pray for Peace A message from NEW YORK (CNS)—The Catholic for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Charities organizations of New York, Brooklyn and the person in charge of its Archbishop which began programs of services to response to the Sept. 11 attack, said assis- Daniel M. Buechlein those affected by the destruction of the tance was being given within hours after CNS photo from Reuters World Trade Center immediately after the the towers were hit. Greetings and peace be with you. attack, are continuing these services a Signs quickly went up telling people The tragic events of last Sept. 11 year later and projecting extension of the fleeing Manhattan by foot across the have reinforced the importance of special effort for two more years. Manhattan Bridge into Brooklyn that a prayer in our lives. Asking for God’s Msgr. Kevin L. Sullivan, Catholic house was open there to help them, he healing grace through prayer can Charities director for the Archdiocese of said. They could wash the dust off their bring us hope in difficult times. New York, said in an interview on faces, use the telephones to contact family The best and least we can do is Aug. 27 that the experience of the members and rest while they tried to get pray for our president and his admin- Sept. 11 disaster demonstrated the impor- their bearings and decide what to do next. istration, our elected leaders, mem- tance of the Church having a structure Fortuitously, his organization had just bers of the Armed Forces and all already in place when such events occur. completed a program of training in disas- those charged with protecting our “We did not have to start from scratch ter response for 57 people three months society in these trying times. As we on Sept. 12,” he said. “We built on a staff before Sept. 11, Siebel said. remember the thousands of innocent with a capacity developed through its his- The two officials described a program lives that were lost last Sept. 11, let tory that enabled us to meet this emer- that quickly expanded to meet the special People run down Broadway as smoke and dust us also pray for an end to terrorism gency critical need.” needs of the new situation, but worked flies down the street from the collapsing World and for a lasting peace. † Robert Siebel, chief operating officer See CHARITIES, page 20 Trade Center in New York on Sept. 11, 2001. Oldenburg Academy Archbishop gives thanks for God’s blessings at Photos by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann special Masses By Jennifer Del Vechio and Brandon A. Evans nniversary Masses for Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein were the Afocus of activities celebrating his 10 years in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The archbishop celebrated Masses at Holy Rosary Church and SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, both in Indianapolis, on Aug. 20 and 29, and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Albany on Aug. 27 to mark his tenure in the archdiocese. During the Mass in New Albany, the archbishop thanked God for the blessings bestowed on the archdiocese and spoke about how Christ’s words on the cross are for everyone to answer. “Ours is the call to respond to the ‘I thirst’ of Jesus himself wherever we are on life’s journey,” he said. Oldenburg Academy’s 33 seniors, members of the last all-girls’ class at the 150-year-old Franciscan school, gather around the altar in the motherhouse Speaking of the late Mother Teresa, chapel as Franciscan Father John Turnbull celebrates the Senior Induction Mass on Aug. 30. He is pastor of Holy Family Parish in Oldenburg. The acad- whose Missionary of Charity convents all emy became coeducational three years ago. have the words “I thirst” next to their cru- cifixes, the archbishop said the words symbolize how “Christ thirsts for our love.” Academy celebrates 150 years In 1962, while still a monk at See MASSES, page 9 By Mary Ann Wyand Theresia Hackelmeier] experienced, with no plans, covered wagons, bitter cold and OLDENBURG—Celebrating 150 little food,” Sister Therese said. “This years of academic excellence in south- journey began a legacy that is still fully eastern Indiana, Oldenburg Academy alive today. Because of this woman’s students, faculty, staff and parents courage and her mission to provide joined Sisters of the Third Order of Catholic education to young immigrants St. Francis at the motherhouse chapel in Oldenburg, a school was established.” on Aug. 30 to start the school year in Formerly known as the Academy of prayer. the Immaculate Conception, Oldenburg The Senior Induction Mass for Academy is the only Catholic college Oldenburg Academy’s last all-girls’ class preparatory school in southeastern also paid tribute to a nun with a vision Indiana. When it was founded in 1851, and the early Franciscan sisters who the Franciscan sisters also taught children helped her make that dream a reality. in primary grades. “On a cold January day in 1851, a The former all-girls’ academy became 24-year-old nun arrived in Oldenburg,” coeducational three years ago after a Franciscan Sister Therese Gillman, comprehensive study by the Archdiocese academy president, told the gathering at of Indianapolis and Oldenburg’s board of This painting of the motherhouse chapel at the start of the opening liturgy for the trustees revealed the need for Catholic Oldenburg was created by wildlife artist John 2002-03 school year. secondary education for boys in that part Ruthven of Cincinnati. The painting will be “It is hard to imagine the kind of of the state. auctioned on Feb. 15, 2003, to raise money travel and trip [Franciscan Sister See OLDENBURG, page 2 for Oldenburg Academy. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 6, 2002 OLDENBURG continued from page 1 Oldenburg Academy’s 150th anniver- sary celebration on Dec. 8 will provide opportunities to offer “our sincere grati- The Indiana Catholic and Record file photo tude to the Sisters of St. Francis for their commitment and for the dedication of Mother Theresia,” Sister Therese said. “This young nun’s vision lives on in our school. We know our future will be full of change and challenges, but one guided by Mother Theresia to continue providing excellence in education and formation of integrity of character for our young women and men.” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will The Franciscan convent and academy at Oldenburg are shown in a drawing as they were rebuilt after be the principal celebrant for an 11:30 a fire in 1857. This picture was taken from what appears to be an old sketch made many years ago. a.m. liturgy on Dec. 8, the second Sunday Franciscan Sister Antonia Dreer was the first of Advent, at the motherhouse chapel to directress of the former Academy of the observe the feast of Immaculate Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg from Conception and mark the academy’s offi- 1852-60. cial anniversary. Submitted photo Sister Therese, who is an Oldenburg academy. alumna, also thanked the academy’s last “It’s been a special privilege for me to class of young women. do this painting,” Ruthven said during a “We honor you for being a part of the reception after the liturgy. “It means a lot legacy of our school,” she said. “Your to me because when I [first] visited the ability and talents are contributing to the academy last year, I saw the students’ fabric of our school. May this Franciscan enthusiasm for learning in this lovely education here at Oldenburg Academy be place. I hope that it will raise a lot of a source of strength and wisdom as you money for the academy.” prepare for the future.” Oldenburg principal Connie Deardorff, Thirty-three academy seniors prepared who joined the academy as a teacher in the communion bread for the eucharistic 1990 and was named an administrator liturgy during their class retreat earlier two years ago, said she is thrilled to be a last week. part of the historical legacy of the Franciscan Father John Turnbull, the Franciscan school. new pastor at Holy Family Parish in “It was exciting to celebrate the 150th Oldenburg, was the celebrant for the anniversary of the Sisters of St. Francis of Senior Induction Mass. During his Oldenburg last year,” Deardorff said, “and In the early years, the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis of Oldenburg taught girls in primary homily, he welcomed the academy’s 178 now we’re celebrating 150 years of grades at the former Academy of the Immaculate Conception. This photograph was taken in students back to school and encouraged Catholic education here. It’s a privilege to April 1917. Later, the academy became a secondary school for girls. Three years ago, Oldenburg them to make the most of their educa- be a part of that legacy. Academy accepted boys in the freshman class. tional opportunities this year. “The students in Oldenburg’s first coed At the conclusion of the Mass, wildlife class are juniors now,” she said. “We’re artist John Ruthven of Cincinnati, Ohio, doing the things the [early] sisters wanted into the 21st century. ondary school has been very positive. unveiled a watercolor painting of two car- by providing the Catholic education that “The anniversary celebration will help “It was a tough decision for the school, dinals in the foreground of a winter scene all students need for their life journey.