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CriterionOnline.com May 11, 2018 Vol. LVIII, No. 30 75¢ Love is constant caring for others, ‘You want God to win’ pope says during parish visit ROME (CNS)—Love is not all hearts and flowers or what is presented in a sappy romantic film, Pope Francis said. “Love is something else. Love is taking responsibility for others.” Visiting Blessed Sacrament Parish in the Rome suburb of Tor de’ Schiavi on May 6, Pope Francis focused both on the day’s Gospel reading about “remaining” in Jesus’ love and on how parishioners were Pope Francis living that out or could undermine it. “Love isn’t playing violins, violins, all romantic,” the pope said in his homily at Mass. “No. Love is work.” But that work is not drudgery, he said. It brings joy. Before celebrating Mass, the pope went up to what had been a series of storage rooms and classrooms on the floor above the church. The rooms have been transformed into the “Casa di Gioia” Sixteen-year-old Paige Moore poses in the House of Representatives chambers at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The sophomore at (“House of Joy”) and the pope blessed the Roncalli High School in Indianapolis successfully lobbied earlier this year for a new law that will benefit her and other students at private high schools premises. in Indiana. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) Father Maurizio Mirilli, the pastor, explained to the pope that a few years ago, a group of older women who had children Teen’s desire to live her dream leads her with disabilities shared with him their anguish over what would happen to their children once they were gone. to overcome odds and fight for new law A little while later, he said, he went to By John Shaughnessy define them as an individual. “Paige has Meniere’s Disease,” a retreat preached by Philippine Cardinal At 16, Paige fits all these descriptions. explains Lisa Beckwith, Paige’s Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila. At one To fully appreciate the courage of The sophomore at Roncalli High School counselor at Roncalli. “It’s a disorder point, the cardinal was commenting on the Paige Moore—a courage that has helped in Indianapolis loves listening to music in the inner ear that causes episodes Gospel story where friends take the roof her change a law that will benefit her and being with her friends. She longs to in which you feel you are spinning— off the building where Jesus is so that they and other students in Indiana—consider be part of a team that reflects her passion vertigo—and you have fluctuating can lower down their paralyzed friend for doing one thing: for the game she loves. And she works hearing loss with a progressive, Jesus to heal. Think back to when you were 16. hard in her classes, striving to one day ultimately permanent loss of hearing. “The roof” was what struck It’s an age when most people savor continue her education at an Ivy League “Another significant side effect she Father Mirilli, he said. He immediately the songs of their youth and enjoy college and dreaming of a future as an is experiencing are ‘drop attacks.’ Drop started thinking about the rooms above the being surrounded by their friends; a author and a teacher. attacks are sudden, spontaneous falls church. Now, two years later, the rooms time when they need to be accepted, Yet life is also marked by pronounced when a person is standing or walking. are home to seven people with disabilities, and they yearn to be part of something challenges for Paige, a member of She usually has no warning that they are two religious sisters and a laywoman. bigger than themselves; a time when Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish coming on.” Cardinal Tagle and Salvadoran Cardinal they also long to live the dreams that in Indianapolis. See MOORE, page 8 Gregorio Rosa Chavez, titular cardinal of See LOVE, page 3 Fewer refugees accepted into U.S. impacts Catholic resettlement programs locally and nationally

By Catholic News Service and John Shaughnessy “While programs have closed across the country that resettled 100 or less refugees, War, famine and gang violence we are thankful that we are still here,” said have created the largest global refugee Heidi Smith, director of refugee services population since World War II, yet the for the archdiocese. “We continue to fulfill United States has drastically cut the our mission of welcoming the stranger, numbers of refugees it will accept, causing albeit with a much smaller caseload and the reduction and closure of Catholic reduced staff.” resettlement programs nationwide. Smith noted that in fiscal year Nearly 20 U.S. Catholic refugee 2016, the United States admitted about resettlement programs have closed in the past 85,000 refugees nationally, with 670 of two years, and dozens of others have scaled those refugees being helped in their back their efforts because there are fewer resettlement by Catholic Charities refugees being admitted into the country, Indianapolis. said Richard Hogan, director of resettlement In comparison, the administration of services for Migration and Refugee Services, President Donald J. Trump has lowered the an arm of the U.S. Conference of Catholic national cap of refugees being admitted to Bishops (USCCB). 45,000 in fiscal year 2018, Smith said. The impact has been felt by Refugee “We are projected to receive 220,” she A displaced Yemeni girl carries a water container and Immigrant Services of Catholic added. “We are unlikely to reach that on March 29 at a refugee camp located between Charities Indianapolis. See REFUGEES, page 8 Marib and Sanaa, Yemen. (CNS photo/Ali Owidha, Reuters) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018

Official Appointments associate pastor, St. Bartholomew Parish, Public Schedule of Columbus. Effective July 5, 2018 Archbishop Charles C. Thompson Rev. Matthew H. Tucci, associate ______Being Ordained on June 2, 2018 pastor, St. Christopher Parish, Indianapolis, May 15 – 24, 2018 and chaplain coordinator of Cardinal Ritter Rev. Jeffrey Dufresne, Jr./Sr. High School, Indianapolis, to May 15 — noon May 22 — 9 a.m. associate pastor, St. Monica Parish, associate pastor, St. Barnabas Parish, Women’s Care Center Board of Mass with the Missionaries of Charity Indianapolis, and chaplain coordinator, Indianapolis, and Catholic chaplain, Directors Meeting, Archbishop Edward and the Queen of Peace Shelter Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School, also University of Indianapolis. T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Indianapolis residents, Indianapolis in Indianapolis. Rev. Jude Meril Christopher May 15 — 3:30 p.m. May 22 — 1 p.m. Retirements Sahayam, educated at Saint Meinrad Ecclesiastical Provincial of Indianapolis Priests’ Council Meeting, SS. Peter and Seminary and School of Theology Meeting of Indiana Bishops, Archbishop Paul Cathedral Rectory, Indianapolis Rev. J. Daniel Atkins, retiring as for the Diocese of Palayamkottai, Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, pastor, Holy Family Parish, New Albany, India, beginning to serve a five-year Indianapolis May 22 — 7 p.m. and beginning as senior associate pastor, commitment to the Archdiocese of Bilingual Confirmation of youths Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Indianapolis as associate pastor, May 16 — 9 a.m. of St. Patrick Parish, Indianapolis, New Albany. St. Christopher Parish, Indianapolis. Mass with Indiana Bishops and Indiana at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Catholic Conference Board of Directors’ Indianapolis Rev. Joseph F. Rautenberg, retiring Rev. Xavier Raj, associate pastor, members, Archbishop Edward as associate pastor, St. Barnabas St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Indianapolis May 23 — 12:30 p.m. Parish, Indianapolis, and continuing as Indianapolis, to associate pastor, South Deanery Priests’ Meeting at archdiocesan consultant on ethics/bioethics. St. Malachy Parish, Brownsburg. May 16 — 10 a.m. St. Jude Parish, Indianapolis Indiana Catholic Conference Board of Rev. James R. Wilmoth, pastor, Rev. Joby Abraham Puthussery, Directors’ Meeting, Archbishop Edward May 23 — 7 p.m. St. Roch Parish, Indianapolis, retiring Archdiocese of Imphal, India, to associate T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Confirmation of youths of St. Mary from active ministry. pastor, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Indianapolis Parish, North Vernon, and youths of Indianapolis. St. Ann Parish and St. Joseph Parish, Pastors May 17 — 7 p.m. Jennings County, at SS. Peter and Paul Pastor Second-Term Appointments Confirmation of youths of Mary, Cathedral, Indianapolis Rev. Jeremy M. Gries, pastor, Queen of Peace Parish, Danville, St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish, Rev. Robert T. Hausladen, and St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus May 24 — 10 a.m. Rushville, to pastor, Holy Family Parish, reappointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish, (Little Flower) and St. Michael the Leadership Team Meeting, New Albany. Indianapolis, and St. Ann Parish, Archangel parishes, Indianapolis, Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Indianapolis. at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Center, Indianapolis Rev. Sean Danda, pastor, St. Michael Indianapolis Parish, Brookville, and St. Peter Parish, Rev. Kevin Morris, reappointed May 24 — 6 p.m. Franklin County, to pastor, St. Malachy pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, May 20 — 10:30 a.m. Circle of Giving Mass at St. John the Parish, Brownsburg. Richmond. Confirmation of adults of the Baptist Church, Starlight, and reception Archdiocese of Indianapolis, at SS. Peter to follow at Huber Winery, Starlight Rev. Vincent Lampert, pastor, Rev. Eric “Rick” Nagel, reappointed and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis St. Malachy Parish, Brownsburg, to pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, (Schedule subject to change.) pastor, St. Michael Parish, Brookville, Indianapolis, and continuing as Catholic May 20 — 3:30 p.m. and St. Peter Parish, Franklin County, chaplain for Indiana University/Purdue Confirmation of youths of Holy Family and continuing as archdiocesan exorcist. University Indianapolis. Parish, Oldenburg, at Holy Family Church Administrators Rev. Glenn L. O’Connor, reappointed pastor of St. Susanna Parish, Plainfield, Rev. James M. Brockmeier, and continuing as Catholic chaplain for Pope appoints U.S. stem-cell biologist associate pastor, St. Bartholomew Parish, Indianapolis International Airport. Columbus, to administrator, St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) Parish, Rev. Clement T. Davis, reappointed to Pontifical Academy for Sciences Rushville. pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish, VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis press release. The research is aimed Columbus, for a one-year term, named a pioneering U.S. scientist specializing at developing therapies that enhance Rev. Douglas A. Hunter, and continuing as priest moderator, in stem-cell research to the Pontifical wound repair and impact the stem cells associate pastor, St. Malachy Parish, Holy Trinity Parish, Edinburgh. Academy for Sciences. of tumors, it said. Brownsburg, and chaplain coordinator Elaine Fuchs, professor and head of Born in Hinsdale, Ill., she earned a of Bishop Chatard High School, Other appointments the laboratory of mammalian cell biology degree in chemistry from the University Indianapolis, to administrator, and development at The Rockefeller of Illinois and her Ph.D. in biochemistry St. Roch Parish, Indianapolis. Very Reverend Joseph L. Newton, University in New York, was appointed from Princeton University. She was the J.C.L., Vicar Judicial, Metropolitan to the papal think tank, according to a first woman hired in the biochemistry Rev. Wilfred E. Day, administrator, Tribunal, appointed sacramental minister Vatican press release published on May 5. department at the University of Chicago St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Fuchs, 68, has done ground-breaking in 1980. reappointed administrator. Parish, Indianapolis, while continuing as research on the biology of skin stem In addition to working at Rockefeller Vicar Judicial. cells, studying how these cells make and University, she is also an investigator at Associate Pastors repair tissues, how they “communicate” the Howard Hughes Medical Institute—a (These appointments are from the office with other neighboring cells, and how philanthropic organization working to Rev. Kyle G. Rodden, associate of the Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, the communication malfunctions in advance biomedical research and science pastor, St. Monica Parish, Indianapolis, to Archbishop of Indianapolis.) † cancer and aging, according to the education. † 2016-17 accountability report for archdiocese is available online The summary of the financial status of the Archdiocese C. Thompson, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of The complete audited financial statements are available of Indianapolis for the 2016-17 fiscal year, also known as Indianapolis. for public inspection at www.archindy.org/finance/ the annual accountability report, is now available online. The information presented has been derived from archdiocese.html. 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Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018 Page 3 Late priest’s love of Mary helps students create rosary garden By Sean Gallagher “I think today, more than ever, we need these tangible expressions of the faith,” he It is said that April showers bring May said. “For them to roll up their sleeves and flowers. But those rains in April threatened get involved in it makes a lasting impression to extend into May and dampen the on them. It’s more than something they’re blessing of a new rosary garden at St. Joan just hearing about in class. It’s something of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. they’re helping to build. Students of the Indianapolis North “They’re helping to make part of the Deanery faith community’s school history of the parish by their physical gathered on May 3 at the newly created work here. By investing their labor, garden on the parish grounds with dark they’re helping to develop a deeper faith clouds looming overhead. within themselves.” Perhaps Mary’s prayers at the start of The students’ work was made possible a month traditionally dedicated to her through a $1,500 grant from the Queen and kept the rain away just long enough for Divine Mercy Center Endowment Fund, Father Guy Roberts, St. Joan of Arc’s which is managed by the archdiocesan pastor, to bless the rosary garden brought Catholic Community Foundation. The about through the efforts of the school’s endowment fund was created from a gift seventh- and eighth-grade classes. of the late Father Elmer Burwinkel, an About 10 minutes after the blessing, archdiocesan priest who died in 2014. when all the students were back in their “The rosary walk wasn’t going to classrooms, the skies let loose and a happen if we did not receive the grant, driving rainstorm began. financially speaking,” Sheehan said. The work to create the rosary garden, It was pivotal.” which is located on an island where two Sheehan also appreciates how the With students of St. Joan of Arc School looking on, Father Guy Roberts, pastor of St. Joan of Arc neighborhood streets meet on the east new rosary garden is a lasting gift of Parish in Indianapolis, blesses on May 3 a newly created rosary garden on the parish’s grounds. side of the parish grounds, was led by Father Burwinkel, who had a deep The school’s seventh- and eighth-grade classes created the garden through a grant from Queen and Divine Mercy Center Endowment Fund, managed by the archdiocesan Catholic Community Joe Sheehan, who teaches religion to the devotion to Mary. Foundation. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) school’s junior high students and serves as “That’s part of us as Church, as the a pastoral associate in the parish. communion of saints,” Sheehan said. “Just at the same time, join in prayer with her to form of evangelization for the people of It features a prominent statue of Mary because we pass on doesn’t in any way her Son, walking through the mysteries of the neighborhood that surrounds the parish. holding a rosary. Around the statue are separate us from who we are as Church.” her life and the mysteries of Christ’s life.” “It’s in such a prominent location so paving stones painted by the students that Sheehan said the construction of the Corbin Wentworth, an eighth-grader that it does impact the neighborhood,” he are laid in the form of a rosary. Perennial rosary garden helped his students, many at St. Joan of Arc School, painted some said. “If you’re driving by, it will remind flowers have also been planted around the of whom are not Catholic, to understand of the paving stones used in the garden them that we’re a Catholic school and that garden, which was nicely mulched by the better the Church’s devotion to Mary. and helped to spread mulch. He said the they’re invited to come and pray with us.” students as well. “The statue we have is Mary herself project gave him and his classmates “a Corbin shares that wish. Father Roberts was pleased with the holding a rosary,” he said. “I want them sense of pride.” “I’d like to see some people sitting project and the school’s students taking an to understand that we’re not worshiping “It’s kind of fulfilling,” said Corbin there praying to God, worshipping.” active part in it. Mary. We give her a special devotion and, after the blessing. “We did a lot of hard work out there. Yesterday, we spent a (For more information about the Queen couple of hours just finishing up for and Divine Mercy Center Endowment today. It was very hot. I’m glad it looks Fund, send an e-mail to [email protected] so good.” or call Rhobie Bentley, donor relations Sheehan hopes that the work that coordinator for the Catholic Community Corbin and the other students did in Foundation, at 800-382-9836, ext. 1482 creating the rosary walk will be a subtle or 317-236-1482.) †

St. Joan of Arc students work on May 2 to put the final touches on a newly created rosary garden on the grounds of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. It was blessed the following day. (Submitted photo) Before blessing the group home and “ LOVE celebrating the Mass, Pope Francis fielded continued from page 1 questions from parishioners outside.

Most wanted advice. He urged parents the parish, were present for the blessing to “waste time” playing with their and for the Mass that followed. children, especially when they are small, All it takes is “ After his homily, Pope Francis asked because it is an important sign of love and the parishioners packed into the church opens a way to teach them many things, to profess their faith out loud on behalf including about the faith. ONE GOOD PERSON of Maya, a 12-year-old he was about to A 15-year-old named Beatrice asked Scan the QR Code confirm. Maya has Leigh syndrome and how she could convince her friends to make your gift to the United Catholic Appeal is unable to speak. She and her mother, that church isn’t boring. Pope Francis HOPE Paola Desideri, were confirmed together responded that “sometimes they’re right,” to restore by the pope. and that everyone at a parish—including +Pope Francis Desideri told TV2000, the television the priests, nuns and parishioners station of the Italian bishops’ conference, themselves—must make sure that the that some people had questioned the need warmth of God’s love and the joy of for a child with such a serious illness to the risen Lord shine on their faces and receive the sacrament. “We don’t know through the welcome they give. how much Maya understands, but why Earlier in the day, Pope Francis had deprive her of the sacraments all other recited the “Regina Coeli” prayer with children receive when they are born into a visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Catholic family?” she said. There, too, he focused on the meaning of In his homily, Pope Francis had asked love in the day’s Gospel reading. each person in the congregation to think The love Christians are called to show about how well they respond to Jesus’ others, he said, is not something that Thank you, Father, request, “Remain in my love” (Jn 15:9). should be occasional, “but must be a “Do I remain in the Lord’s love? Or constant in our existence.” for those who give so that do I leave it, seeking other things, forms “This is why we are called, for example, of fun, other ways of leading my life?” to care for the elderly as a precious treasure I can learn more about you. the pope told them to ask. “To remain in and with love, even if they create economic his love is to do what Jesus did for us. He problems and difficulties. But we must gave his life for us. He was our servant; he care for them,” he said. “This is why we came to serve.” must give every assistance possible to the Gossiping, he said, is the clearest sign sick, even at the last stages. This is why the Faith Formation and Catholic Education | Charity and Outreach that a person is not remaining in the love of unborn always must be welcomed. Seminarian Education and Clergy Care Jesus. “The thermometer for knowing the “Life always must be safeguarded and temperature of my love is the tongue,” he loved from conception to its natural end,” said. “If I spoke ill of others, I did not love.” Pope Francis continued. “This is love.” † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018

Opinion Reflection/Natalie Hoefer Witnessing the Gospel of Matthew through crisis pregnancy ministries Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 I have long known of and had the the ministry and by the warm, gracious Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher privilege to report on crisis pregnancy volunteers who keep it going. Debbie Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus ministries in central and southern Timko greeted me with diapers and Indiana. But through a recent incident, I several bags of smaller items for the baby now have a greater (and a wonderful pamper‑package for understanding of and the mom). She then took me to a donated profound gratitude for storage space to select larger items people Editorial what they do, and for had given—a pack-and-play, swing, Mary is depicted the donors, volunteers changing table, stroller, sink bathing tub in a stained‑glass and staff who make and more. As if these many items were window at Cathedral these ministries not enough, she also offered to have Preparatory School possible. volunteers prepare meals to be delivered and Seminary in I am friends with to the family. Elmhurst, N.Y. The a young woman To the multitude of people who donate month of May is dedicated to Mary who was pregnant items, money or time to these and other and is traditionally and was struggling financially. Her son such ministries: you will never know just celebrated by was born seven weeks premature (praise how invaluable your contributions are and the crowning of God, he is progressing well). He came how much a mother in a crisis situation— Marian statues and 11 days before her baby shower, so she like my friend—appreciates your generosity. praying the rosary. had absolutely nothing the baby needed When my friend thanked me for (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) when he arrived—no diapers, no bottles, bringing her all of the items, it struck me no baby wipes, no baby clothes, nothing. that that is all I did—I simply transported She texted me after the early morning them to her. My two hands merely birth, beyond worried not just for her little represented the hands of an untold number premie, but also for how she would clothe of caring, giving people serving as the and care for him. hands of God in this world. It is to all of I immediately contacted you who donate to and volunteer or work Birthline, which operates out of the for these ministries that the thanks belong. Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic And this is just one instance in Center in Indianapolis. Once they had an Indianapolis. I know the same generosity official note confirming the birth, they is shown multiple times every day in prepared a wonderful package for my such ministries throughout the Church in friend the very same day. It was filled central and southern Indiana. with blankets, diapers, clothes and many Walking with someone who truly could other necessities for the baby. I was awed not have provided for her baby without by the generosity and kindness of all the help of crisis pregnancy ministries, Catholic beliefs about Mary those who have donated to Birthline, and I became witness to a myriad of souls Catholics have long used the month conceived Jesus through the power of the by the wonderful volunteers and staff— comprising the “you” in Chapter 25 of of May for special devotions to Mary, Holy Spirit, while remaining a virgin. particularly Jená Hartman—who make the Gospel of Matthew—“ ‘Amen, I say the mother of Jesus. It’s one of the The conviction that she remained a this ministry possible. to you, whatever you did for one of these things that differentiates Catholics from virgin after Jesus’ birth emerged early in I then contacted St. Elizabeth Coleman least brothers of mine, you did for me’ ” other Christians, who find it hard to the Church. in Beech Grove. They generously offered (Mt 25:40). understand this strong devotion to Mary. As for the “brethren of Jesus” referred the same service, and both they and May God bless each of you in turn Catholics, by the same token, don’t to in Scripture, Catholics believe either Birthline allow the mom to return within as promised a few lines before in understand why all Christians don’t have that they were cousins or, along with a few months—with a doctor’s or social Matthew—“ ‘Come, you who are blessed a greater devotion to her. the Orthodox, that they were Joseph’s worker’s note—to receive more as the by my Father. Inherit the kingdom Catholics and Orthodox honor Mary children by a previous marriage. In this baby grows. prepared for you from the foundation of because God himself did so by making view, Joseph was an older widower who Next, I contacted the Gabriel Project the world’ ” (Mt 25:34). her the mother of the Incarnate Word, agreed to care for her. Some Protestants of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg. the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. deny that Mary remained a virgin, Once again, I was overwhelmed by the (Natalie Hoefer is a reporter for Luke’s Gospel quotes Mary in her although it’s interesting to note that generosity of all those who donate to The Criterion.) † Magnificat as saying, “From now on all Martin Luther, John Calvin and John ages will call me blessed. The Mighty Wesley all held that she was ever-virgin. One has done great things for me” • Mary was conceived without Letter to the Editor (Lk 1:48, 49). original sin. This doctrine is called the For those who claim to follow Immaculate Conception, and should not Heaven or hell? We are called to evangelize, Scripture alone, you’d think they be confused with the doctrine of the would be quick to call Mary blessed virgin birth. It means that, when Mary spread the word of God with sense of urgency and venerate her. She appears in the was conceived by her parents, she was In his April 20 editorial, Daniel Conway we can safely assume that there will be a New Testament more than any other preserved from the sin that, according reminds us that souls go to hell because, significant number of goats on the other woman. to Christian doctrine, we are all born ultimately, they refuse to respond to God’s side of that divide. The objection that some have toward with. This doctrine, not formally defined love. While that principle is true as far as it Though it is a generous gesture to pray for Catholic and Orthodox devotion to Mary until 1854, states that Mary had a goes, it needs to be clarified: The Church everyone, including God’s enemies, we do is that this devotion seems to put Mary “preservative redemption” in anticipation teaches, more specifically, that anyone who not have a “reasonable hope that all men will on the same level as Jesus. If this were of the foreseen merits of Jesus. dies in a state of mortal sin is irredeemably be saved.” It is that realization that prompts true, it would be heretical. Neither the The only biblical basis for this lost. us to evangelize and spread the word of God Catholic nor Orthodox Churches makes doctrine is the angel Gabriel’s address to I must, therefore, respectfully disagree with the appropriate sense of urgency. Mary an equal with Jesus. We do not Mary, “Hail, full of grace” or, in modern with his assertion that the ultimate sin adore Mary. Mary’s role is to lead us to translations, “Hail, highly favored one” (rejecting God) “is not easy to commit Stephen Bussell her Son, to deepen our devotion to Jesus (Lk 1:28). If Mary was full of grace, or, once committed, to sustain.” On the Indianapolis as the Christ, our Savior. according to Catholic teaching, it meant contrary, it is very easy to reject God by Catholics and Orthodox believe Mary that she did not have original sin on her committing a single mortal sin, which is a is the greatest saint, and they pray to her soul. deliberate and conscious decision to reject Letters Policy for her intercession with her Son. In the • Mary was assumed, body and God’s law of love. It is not necessary to Letters from readers are welcome and every effort will be made to include letters Hail Mary prayer, we ask Mary to “pray soul, into heaven. This doctrine, called engage in a prolonged pattern of sinful from as many people and representing as for us sinners now and at the hour of our the Assumption, was not defined as behavior to lose God’s friendship. many viewpoints as possible. Letters should death.” dogma until 1950, but the feast of the Yes, if they are given time and the be informed, relevant, well-expressed and Here are the four Catholic doctrines Assumption was celebrated as early as opportunity, sinners may turn to God at temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic about Mary: the sixth century. There is no biblical life’s end, but their deathbed repentance sense of courtesy and respect. • She is the mother of God. The basis for this dogma. will not suffice unless they love God more The editors reserve the right to select the letters that will be published and to edit Council of Ephesus in 431 solemnly It’s not dogma, but we also believe than they fear hell—except for those who letters from readers as necessary based on established that Jesus had two natures, that Mary has appeared to some highly receive the last sacraments (by making space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and the divine and the human, but he was favored people at various times since she an act of perfect contrition). That is why content (including spelling and grammar). In one person, and Mary was the mother was assumed into heaven—especially at the good thief, motivated by a love of order to encourage opinions from a variety of that person. If Jesus was God, as Guadalupe, Lourdes and Fatima. Christ, is the Bible’s only example of a of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily Christians believe, and Mary was his Through the centuries, various saints successful end-of-life conversion. be limited to one letter every three months. mother, then Mary was the mother of have had a great devotion to Mary, and Conway asserts that we cannot know Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) are more likely to be printed. God. It’s a simple syllogism: Jesus was painters delighted in Madonna and Child if anyone is in hell, but this idea is not Letters must be signed, but, for serious God; Mary was his mother; therefore, paintings. She has always been seen as consistent with the teachings of sacred reasons, names may be withheld. Mary was the mother of God. a loving friend in heaven and the mother Scripture. 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hrist C the Cornerstone Three popes share loving voice on married love “Paul VI was courageous; he was a and restraint, challenging us to see sex that ‘Amen,’ who is Christ himself. To impulse to close in on itself; it is open to good pastor, and he warned his flock as a gift to be treasured and reserved the ‘No’ which assails and afflicts the a fruitfulness that draws it beyond itself. of the wolves who were coming.” for marriage—not as a casual form of world, she replies with this living ‘Yes,’ Hence no genital act of husband and wife (Pope Francis, Meeting with Families, recreation or self-gratification—the beauty thus defending the human person and the can refuse this meaning, even when for Manila, Philippines, on Jan. 16, 2015) and importance of human sexuality are world from all who plot against and harm various reasons it may not always in fact affirmed. “Married love particularly life ” (“Familiaris Consortio,” #30). beget a new life” (“Amoris Laetitia,” #80). Nearly 50 years have passed since reveals its true nature when we realize Once again, the prophetic voice of “Amoris Laetitia” also references Blessed Pope Paul VI wrote his prophetic that it takes its origin from God, who “Humanae Vitae” is heard, but without “Humanae Vitae” #13 in emphasizing encyclical, “Humanae Vitae” (“On the is ‘love,’ the father from whom every a harsh or judgmental tone. According that married love requires reverence Regulation of Birth”). This encyclical was family in heaven and on Earth is named” to St. John Paul, “Humanae Vitae” is a and respect. “We also know that, within controversial because it refused to separate (“Humanae Vitae,” #8). compassionate encyclical. “Christ has marriage itself, sex can become a source the two purposes of sexual intercourse: St. John Paul II expanded on this come not to judge the world but to save of suffering and manipulation. Hence it the loving union of a woman and man teaching about love and sexuality. He it, and while he was uncompromisingly must be clearly reaffirmed that ‘a conjugal in marriage and their participation in the spoke often about “the original unity stern toward sin, he was patient act imposed on one’s spouse without generation of new human life. It, therefore, between man and woman” in God’s and rich in mercy toward sinners” regard to his or her condition, or personal affirms the Church’s opposition to abortion, design. He also emphasized the integral (“Veritatis Splendor,” #95). and reasonable wishes in the matter, is no sterilization and artificial birth control. connection between married love and the Pope Francis has echoed the sentiments true act of love, and therefore offends the Unfortunately, the controversy too often duties of responsible parenthood. The of his predecessors many times. During a moral order in its particular application to blinds readers to the powerful underlying 1981 apostolic exhortation “Familiaris talk in Manila on Jan. 16, 2015, the pope the intimate relationship of husband and affirmation of love and sexuality of Consortio” (“On the Role of the Family in said, “I think of Blessed Paul VI. At a time wife’ ” (“Amoris Laetitia,” #154). “Humanae Vitae.” “Love is total,” Blessed the Modern World”) refers to marriage as when the problem of population growth For 50 years now, we have heard our Paul writes, “that very special form of “the foundation of the wider community was being raised, he had the courage to popes speak with one prophetic, loving personal friendship in which husband and of the family, since the very institution of defend openness to life in families. He voice. They remind us forcefully—but wife generously share everything, allowing marriage and conjugal love are ordained knew the difficulties that are there in every without any harshness—that human life no unreasonable exceptions and not to the procreation and education of family, and so in his encyclical he was very depends on the unity of body and soul, and thinking solely of their own convenience. children” (“Familiaris Consortio,” #14). merciful toward particular cases, and he that sexual love belongs exclusively to a Whoever really loves his partner loves not In “Familiaris Consortio,” St. John asked confessors to be very merciful and loving union between a woman and man only for what he receives, but loves that Paul says, “the Church firmly believes that understanding in dealing with particular who are open to life. All efforts to separate partner for the partner’s own sake, content human life, even if weak and suffering, is cases. But he also had a broader vision.” sex and marriage trivialize this profound to be able to enrich the other with the gift always a splendid gift of God’s goodness. In his 2016 apostolic exhortation truth and make love a commodity. of himself” (“Humanae Vitae,” #9). Against the pessimism and selfishness “Amoris Laetitia” (“On Love in the As we observe the 50th anniversary The Church’s view of love and which cast a shadow over the world, the Family”), Pope Francis cites the core of “Humanae Vitae,” let’s pray for the sexuality is not harsh or negative. Even Church stands for life: in each human teaching of “Humanae Vitae” when he courage to accept this prophetic teaching when Church teaching calls for discipline life she sees the splendor of that ‘Yes,’ says, “From the outset, love refuses every as we cherish the gift of our sexuality. †

Tres papas comparten la perspectiva devota del amor conyugal “Pablo VI fue valiente; fue un buen el desafío de considerar el coito como ‘Sí,’ de aquel ‘Amén’ que es Cristo allá de su propia existencia. Entonces, pastor y advirtió a su rebaño que venían un don que debe atesorarse y que está mismo. Al ‘no’ que invade y aflige al ningún acto genital de los esposos puede los lobos.” (Papa Francisco, Reunión reservado para el matrimonio—no mundo, contrapone este ‘Sí’ viviente, negar este significado[86], aunque por de las familias, Manila, Filipinas, como una forma de recreación casual defendiendo de este modo al hombre y al diversas razones no siempre pueda 16 de enero de 2015) o de gratificación personal—dichas mundo de cuantos acechan y rebajan la de hecho engendrar una nueva vida” enseñanzas reafirman la belleza y la vida” (“Familiaris Consortio,” #30). (“Amoris Laetitia,” #80). Han transcurrido casi 50 años desde que importancia de la sexualidad humana. Nuevamente escuchamos la voz “Amoris Laetitia” también el beato papa Paulo VI escribió su encíclica “La verdadera naturaleza y nobleza del de “Humanae Vitae,” pero sin un tono hace referencia al párrafo #13 de profética titulada “Humanae Vitae” amor conyugal se revelan cuando éste es severo o inquisidor. Para san Juan “Humanae Vitae” al enfatizar en que (“Sobre la regulación de la natalidad”). considerado en su fuente suprema, Dios, Pablo II, “Humanae Vitae” es una el amor conyugal exige reverencia Esta encíclica fue controversial puesto que es ‘Amor,’ el Padre de quien procede encíclica compasiva. “Al venir no para y respeto. “No está de más recordar que denegaba una separación entre las toda paternidad en el cielo y en la tierra” juzgar sino para salvar, [Cristo] fue que, aun dentro del matrimonio, la dos finalidades del coito sexual: la unión (“Humanae Vitae,” #8). ciertamente intransigente con el mal, sexualidad puede convertirse en fuente de amorosa entre el esposo y la esposa, y su San Juan Pablo II profundizó en esta pero misericordioso hacia las personas” sufrimiento y de manipulación. Por eso participación en la generación de una nueva enseñanza sobre el amor y la sexualidad, y (“Veritatis Splendor,” #95). tenemos que reafirmar con claridad que vida humana. Por consiguiente, reafirma la hablaba a menudo sobre “la unión original El papa Francisco se ha hecho eco ‘un acto conyugal impuesto al cónyuge postura de la Iglesia en contra del aborto, entre hombre y mujer” de acuerdo con los muchas veces del sentir de sus predecesores. sin considerar su situación actual y sus la esterilización y los anticonceptivos designios de Dios. Asimismo, hizo énfasis Durante un discurso pronunciado en Manila legítimos deseos, no es un verdadero artificiales. en la conexión integral entre el amor el 16 de enero de 2015, el sumo pontífice acto de amor; y prescinde por tanto de Lamentablemente, dicha controversia conyugal y las obligaciones de ser padres afirmó: “Pienso en el beato Pablo VI. En una exigencia del recto orden moral muy a menudo ofusca a los lectores responsables. La exhortación apostólica un momento cuando surgía el problema del en las relaciones entre los esposos’ ” con respecto a la poderosa afirmación “Familiaris Consortio” (“Sobre la misión crecimiento poblacional, tuvimos el valor (“Amoris Laetitia,” #154). de amor y de sexualidad que encierra de la familia cristiana en el mundo de defender la postura de estar abiertos Durante 50 años hemos escuchado a “Humanae Vitae.” El beato Pablo escribe: actual”) alude al matrimonio como “el a recibir vida en las familias. Él conocía nuestros papas expresarse con una misma “Es un amor total, esto es, una forma fundamento de la comunidad más amplia las dificultades que enfrentan todas las voz profética y devota. Nos recuerdan con singular de amistad personal, con la cual de la familia, ya que la institución misma familias, así que en su encíclica fue muy vehemencia, pero sin severidad, que la vida los esposos comparten generosamente del matrimonio y el amor conyugal están misericordioso con casos específicos y pidió humana depende de la unidad de cuerpos todo, sin reservas indebidas o cálculos ordenados a la procreación y educación de a sus confesores que también fueran muy y almas, y que el amor sexual pertenece egoístas. Quien ama de verdad a su propio la prole” (“Familiaris Consortio,” #14) misericordiosos y comprensivos al lidiar con exclusivamente a la unión devota entre un consorte, no lo ama sólo por lo que de En “Familiaris Consortio,” san casos específicos. Pero también tenía una hombre y una mujer que están dispuestos él recibe sino por sí mismo, gozoso de Juan Pablo II expresa que “la Iglesia visión más amplia.” a recibir nuevas vidas. Todo esfuerzo por poderlo enriquecer con el don de sí” cree firmemente que la vida humana, En su exhortación apostólica “Amoris separar el coito del matrimonio convierte (“Humanae Vitae,” #9). aunque débil y enferma, es siempre un Laetitia” (“Sobre el amor en la familia”), esta profunda verdad en algo trivial y La perspectiva de la Iglesia con don espléndido del Dios de la bondad. el papa Francisco cita el núcleo doctrinario transforma al amor en una mercancía. respecto al amor y la sexualidad no Contra el pesimismo y el egoísmo, que de “Humanae Vitae” al decir que: “Desde Al celebrar los 50 años de es severa ni negativa. Incluso cuando ofuscan el mundo, la Iglesia está en el comienzo, el amor rechaza todo impulso “Humanae Vitae,” recemos por el valor las enseñanzas de la Iglesia exigen favor de la vida: y en cada vida humana de cerrarse en sí mismo, y se abre a para aceptar esta enseñanza profética y disciplina y mesura, y nos plantean sabe descubrir el esplendor de aquel una fecundidad que lo prolonga más valoremos el don de la sexualidad. † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018

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May 15 May 18 at Holy Angels Parish Hall, hosted by Saint Meinrad Radio Golf Outing, 10 a.m. men, baseball, fellowship and St. Nicholas Church, Knights of Columbus Hall, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Archabbey, prayers, hymns, registration, 11 a.m. Mass Scripture, 6-9:30 p.m., $5. 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Information: Stephanie rosary procession, Litany (optional), 11:30 a.m. buffet Register by May 21, Sunman. Eucharistic Catholic Business Exchange, Whitley, swhitley98@ of the Blessed Virgin, lunch, 12:15 p.m. shot-gun nadyouth.org. Information: 812- healing service, The Society Spirit and Place board member hotmail.com, 317-926-3324. Benedictine Father Christian start, about 5 p.m. prizes 923-8355, [email protected]. of Our Lady of the Most Beth Outland presenting, Raab presenting, 2 p.m. CT. and dinner, Indianapolis Holy Trinity Father James Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast St. Matthew the Apostle Information: 812- 357-6501 Colts general manager Chris May 26 Blount presenting, and program following, $15 Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., weekdays, or 812-357-6611 Ballard speaking, $125 per St. John the Baptist Parish, 6:30 p.m. praise and members, $21 non-members. Indianapolis. Men’s Club day of the event. person, $450 per foursome, Starlight, 8310 St. John Road, worship, 7 p.m. service, Register by noon on May 17. “Night at the Track” sponsorships available. Floyds Knobs. Strawberry confessions available. Information and registration: Fundraiser, live music, May 21 Registration and information: Festival, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Information: 812-623-2964. catholicbusinessexchange.org. dinner, beer and wine, soft Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Barb Brinkman, 317-870-8400, chicken dinner served drinks, raffle entry, House, 5353 E. 56th St., [email protected]. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 5K run/walk, May 16 May 19 6-10:30 p.m., $35. Tickets: Indianapolis. Serra Club build your own strawberry Calvary Mausoleum Holy Spirit at Geist Church, St. Matthew School office, or Dinner Meeting and May 23 shortcake, soap box derby, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers Doug Stahly, 317-453-0462, Vocations Program, honoring Our Lady of the Most Holy kids bounce houses, bingo, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, (Lafayette Diocese). Mass, [email protected]. mothers of seminarians and Rosary Church, 520 Stevens craft booths, games, Little 2 p.m. Information: 317-784- Dinner and Ultreya, priests, 5:40 p.m. rosary St., Indianapolis. Caring Miss and Mister Shortcake 4439 or catholiccemeteries.cc. sponsored by the Cursillo Roncalli High School, followed by dinner, $15. for the Least Among Us: contest, frozen drinks, live community of Holy Spirit 330 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Information: 317-748-1478 or A Conversation on Fetal music and entertainment, raffle. May 17 at Geist and St. Simon the Katie’s Hope 5K Run/Walk [email protected]. Medicine, sponsored by Information: 812-923-5785. St. Joseph Church, 1401 Apostle, Indianapolis, for Hope, benefiting the Katie Pro-Life Ministries of Holy S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by Lynch Scholarship Fund and Sisters of St. Francis, Our Rosary and St. John the May 27 Third Thursday Adoration, dinner, bring a side dish or other charitable organizations, Lady of Fatima Shrine, Evangelist parishes, Riley Monte Cassino Shrine, interceding for women dessert to share. Information: 8:30-9:30 a.m. registration, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Hospital for Children 13312 Monte Cassino Shrine experiencing crisis pregnancy, Susie Shereda, 317-341-5300, 10 a.m. start time, $25 adults, May Devotions, in honor of Dr. Brandon Brown presenting, Road, St. Meinrad. Blessed 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at [email protected]. $20 students, $100 per family, new feast of Mary, Mother 6:30-8:30 p.m., includes Mother Pilgrimage, hosted 5:45 p.m. Information: walk-ins welcome. Information of the Church, 6:30 p.m., simple meal. Information: by Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 317-244-9002. Bishop Chartrand Chapel, and registration: katieshope.org, bring lawn chair if desired. Eric Slaughter, ericslaughter@ prayers, hymns, rosary Marian University, 3200 317-502-1979. Information: 812-934-2475, sbcglobal.net. procession, Litany of the Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Cold Spring Road, oldenburgfranciscans.org. Blessed Virgin, Benedictine and Mausoleum, 9001 Indianapolis. Mass and May 20 May 25 Brother Simon Herrmann Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. reception for Father Monte Cassino Shrine, May 22 New Albany Catholic Youth presenting, 2 p.m. CT. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Kenneth Taylor’s 40th 13312 Monte Cassino Plum Creek Golf Club, Ministries, 101 St. Anthony Information: 812- 357-6501 Information: 317-574-8898 or ordination anniversary, Shrine Road, St. Meinrad. 12401 Lynnwood Blvd., Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “The weekdays, or 812-357-6611 www.catholiccemeteries.cc. 11 a.m., reception to follow Blessed Mother Pilgrimage, Carmel, Ind. Catholic Man Tour,” for young adult day of the event. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to Retreats and Programs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Correction on time of free dental care offering in Terre Haute on May 20 May 18-20 Information and registration: and forgiveness in the Gospels, Saint Meinrad Archabbey 812-535-2952, provctr@ 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes Please note the correct time below Haute (11 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 20) Guest House and Retreat spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/ lunch. Registration deadline: for the Terre Haute Kool Smiles’ • includes exams, limited emergency Center, 200 Hill Dr., providence-center/events. May 25. Information and annual “Sharing Smiles Day,” offering care, extractions, fillings and sealants St. Meinrad. Your Faith Has registration: 812-535-2952, free dental care for uninsured or • Pre-register at www.mykoolsmiles. Saved You—Or Has It? May 24 [email protected] or spsmw. underinsured children up to age 18. com/sharingsmiles (does not Benedictine Father Vincent Benedict Inn Retreat & org/providence-center/events. All other details and the details for the guarantee a slot due to volume). Tobin presenting, $255 single, Conference Center, Indianapolis offering remain the same: More information about Kool Smiles $425 double. Information: 1402 Southern Ave., Beech June 13 • 3658 East St., in Indianapolis and free day care is available at www. 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ Grove. A Biblical Walk Benedict Inn Retreat & (10 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 20) koolsmiles.com, or call 844-482-5800. † saintmeinrad.edu. with Mary: The Nativity, Conference Center, • 1800 Fort Harrison Road, in Terre Benedictine Sister Carol 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Faulkner and Patty Moore Grove. Personal Day of House, 5353 E. 56th St., presenting, third of four Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage (May 31), 7-8:30 p.m., $25. includes room for the day Polish priest to speak on angels, saints and Preparation Weekend, Information and registration: and lunch, spiritual direction 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., 317-788-7581, benedictinn.org. available for $30. Information Divine Mercy in Indianapolis on May 24-25 $298 includes separate room and registration: 317-788- accommodations for couple, May 31 7581, www.benedictinn.org. The Marian Center of Indianapolis his presentation will be “St. Faustina, meals, snacks and materials. Benedict Inn Retreat & is hosting Congregation of St. Michael Divine Mercy and St. Michael.” Registration deadline: May 16. Conference Center, June 14 the Archangel Father Peter Prusakiewicz From 1993-1996, Father Peter Information and registration: 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Oldenburg Franciscan Center, for two events the served as chaplain to the Congregation Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, Grove. A Biblical Walk with 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. weekend of of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/ Mary: The Presentation Praying with Your May 24-25. Warsaw where Saint Faustina started fatima/calendar/tobit.html. and Finding in the Temple, Smartphone, Chris Wasselman Father Peter her religious life. Benedictine Sister Carol presenting, 6:30-8 p.m., $15. will celebrate Mass For more than15 years, he travelled May 19 Faulkner and Patty Moore Information and registration: at Our Lady of to many countries proclaiming and Providence Spirituality & presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25. 812-933-6437, www. Greenwood Church, explaining the Divine Mercy devotion. Conference Center, 1 Sisters Information and registration: oldenburgfranciscancenter.org. 335 S. Meridian St., Since 2004, he has been the spiritual of Providence, St. Mary-of- 317-788-7581, benedictinn.org. in Greenwood, at director of England’s English-speaking the-Woods. Art, Journaling June 24-30 5:45 p.m. on pilgrimages to The Shrine of The and Art Journaling: Creative June 2 Benedict Inn Retreat & Fr. Peter May 24. Immediately Divine Mercy in Krakow, Poland; the Practices for Spiritual Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1402 Prusakiewicz, following, he will Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel Growth, Providence Sister Conference Center, 1 Sisters Southern Ave., Beech Grove. C.S.M.A. present in Madonna in Italy; and more recently to Warsaw, Rosemary Schmalz presenting, of Providence, Saint Mary-of- Monastic Retreat: Sacramental Hall on “St. Michael, Poland, and to Vilnius, Lithuania. no art or writing skills the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the- Living so that God May Be the Archangels and the Holy Angels” Reservations are not required. necessary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 Woods. Forgiveness Retreat, Glorified, $500. Information and their role in today’s world. The events are free. However, includes lunch and supplies. Providence Sister Ann Sullivan and registration: 317-788- On May 25, Father Peter will present freewill offerings will be accepted. Registration deadline: May 14. presenting, learn about love 7581, www.benedictinn.org. † at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary For further information, contact the Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis, Marian Center of Indianapolis at 317-888- after the 7:30 a.m. Mass. The topic of 0873 or e-mail [email protected]. † Marriage ministry to host event on May 19 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish Sisters of Providence to offer teen The Celebrate Marriage Ministry of couples opportunities for Christ- Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish will centered marriage enrichment through volunteer program throughout June host “Celebrate Covenant” in the parish’s large group, small group and individual Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., in couple events. The Sisters of Providence of Saint The teen volunteers will have Greenwood, from 6:30-9 p.m. on May 19. The event is free. Please bring a Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of the opportunity to interact with the The evening will begin with a snack or side dish to share. Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, are Sisters of Providence, those residing in pitch-in dinner in the lower level of Register by May 16 online at www. inviting teens entering grades eight to 12 to Providence Health Care and their staff. Madonna Hall followed by Dr. Tim celebratemarriageministry.com or call participate in a volunteer program in June. Activities include bingo, exercise, Heck presenting on his book The the parish office at 317-888-2861. The four, two-day sessions are baking, singing, conversations and more. Liturgy of Marriage in the upper level For more information, call Tom and scheduled for June 11-12, 13-14, 18-19 For more information, or to request of Madonna Hall. Marcy Renken at 317-489-1557 or e-mail and 20-21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ten an application, e-mail Sister Joni at Celebrate Marriage Ministry offers [email protected]. † volunteers will be accepted per session. [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018 Page 7

Worthwhile cause The Fatima Shrine in Oldenburg is a favorite site for photographs. Visitors to the Franciscan Julie Molloy, center, director of Anna’s House Multi-Service Center in Indianapolis, holds a check Sisters of Oldenburg campus often walk the scenic bench-lined path to the shrine and pause for for $10,400 from TJX Foundation to benefit the Saturday morning food pantry program at The Lord’s prayerful reflection. (Submitted photo) Pantry at Anna’s House. Representing TJX Foundation are Dwayne Wolff, left, Jan Reder, Jushua Francis and Stacy Kirk. The donation will help provide high nutrition fruit, vegetables and protein May Devotions to honor ‘Mary, as part of the weekly food distribution to families on the near west side of Indianapolis, and help more than 800 people per week meet their daily nutritional needs, noted Caryn O’Sullivan, president of Anna’s House board of directors. The Lord’s Pantry was established in 1989 by the late Lucious Mother of the Church’ feast day Newsom. In 2006, services were expanded and Anna’s House Multi-Service Center was opened. In honor of the new feast day Franciscan Sister Maureen Irvin, Anna’s House continues to seek out and implement additional programs to help families become self- proclaimed by Pope Francis, “Mary, congregational minister of the Oldenburg sufficient. To learn more, visit annashousemsc.org. (Submitted photo) Mother of the Church,” the Sisters of Franciscans, commented, “Honoring St. Francis of Oldenburg invite the Mary as mother of the Church on the public to join them for May Devotions at day after Pentecost also highlights for 6:30 p.m. on May 21. Catholics that Mary was present with Pope praises retired Pope Benedict’s Pope Francis has decreed that the disciples on Pentecost, praying with Latin-rite Catholics around the world them as the Holy Spirit descended. We will mark the feast of “the Blessed invite the public to join us for our outdoor writings on faith and politics Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church” on service to be held at the Our Lady of VATICAN CITY (CNS)—For more trampled of this world, in the last, in whom the Monday after Pentecost each year, Fatima Shrine on our campus.” than 50 years, the writings of retired he wants us to find him,” Pope Francis and the Franciscan sisters will honor this Guests are invited to bring lawn Pope Benedict XVI on the relationship quoted the cardinal as writing. feast day with their May Devotions. chairs. † between faith and politics have insisted The key difference between Marxism and that the measure of Christianity in the retired pope’s writing, human freedom is the he said, lies in the relationship each sees extent to which each between redemption and liberation. Listening is key to committee person acknowledges “Does redemption occur through being dependent liberation from all dependence, or is against racism, says new chair on the love of God, the only way to liberation the complete Pope Francis wrote. dependence on love, which would then also WASHINGTON (CNS)— Bishop the Church and the wider community, The future pope’s be true freedom?” he quotes Pope Benedict Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, but also to be part of the solution in “direct experience of as writing. La., the newly appointed chair of the Ad eliminating it. Nazi totalitarianism The retired pope’s insight is relevant Hoc Committee Against Racism for the Bishop Fabre told Catholic News Retired Pope led him from the and urgent today, Pope Francis wrote. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Service on May 3 that the committee Benedict XVI time he was a young “In fact, today more than ever there (USCCB), said he looks forward to serving is currently working on completing a academic to reflect is the same temptation to refuse any the bishops in this role as Catholic Church pastoral letter on racism that is scheduled on the limits of obedience to the state in dependence on love that is not a person’s leaders continue to respond to the “sin” of for consideration at the bishops’ annual favor of the freedom of obedience to God,” love for his own ego, for ‘the I and its racism. fall assembly in Baltimore. It is also Pope Francis commented in the preface to desires,’ and, consequently, the danger of The bishop was appointed to the developing programs for Catholic schools a new book. the ‘colonization’ of consciences by an position by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo and religious education programs, and Liberating Freedom: Faith and Politics ideology that denies the basic certainty that of Galveston-Houston, USCCB president, meeting with scholars to deepen its in the Third Millennium is a collection of humankind exists as male and female to following the resignation of Bishop analysis of racism and come up with the essays written over the course of several whom the task of the transmission of life is George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, “best ways to move forward.” decades, including during Pope Benedict’s assigned,” Pope Francis said. from this role after his recent diagnosis The 54-year-old bishop stressed that eight years as pope. It is scheduled to A new set of human “rights,” with a form of acute leukemia. racism goes far beyond the Catholic be published in Italian by Cantagalli in Pope Francis wrote, are actually leading “Our most heartfelt prayers are with Church and will take “many voices, May. The website Vatican Insider posted to the self-destruction of humanity, as Bishop Murry and his loved ones,” the many encounters ... to effectively Pope Francis’ preface on May 6, and Pope Benedict had pointed out. The self- cardinal said in a May 4 statement. “We address and eradicate it,” but he also Vatican News posted an English translation destructive attitudes “have a single common ask all people of faith to join us in praying has hope that this can happen, saying he the next day. denominator that consists in a single, great for his full recovery.” believes in the goodness of people and in Pope Francis said that when denial: the denial of dependence on love, the Bishop Fabre, an African-American God’s power. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger worked denial that man and woman are creatures bishop, who is also chairman of the “Racism is a sin with a long legacy and alongside St. John Paul II, “he elaborated of God, lovingly made by him in his image Subcommittee on African-American deep roots,” he said. “It requires the grace and proposed a Christian vision of and to whom they yearn as the deer longs Affairs for the U.S. bishops, said the of God to overcome it.” human rights capable of questioning on a for running water.” work of the Ad Hoc Committee Against He will serve as chair of the committee theoretical and practical level the totalitarian “When we deny this dependence between Racism will continue to build on the for the remainder of Bishop Murry’s claim of the Marxist state and the atheist creature and Creator, this relationship of direction set by Bishop Murry with a term. Bishop Murry is undergoing ideology on which it was based.” love,” Pope Francis wrote, “we renounce the primary focus on continuing regional chemotherapy throughout the month of Pope Francis said the contrast true greatness of the human being [and] the listening sessions. May, the Youngstown Diocese announced Cardinal Ratzinger saw between bulwark of human freedom and dignity.” He said Bishop Murry “insisted we on April 30. Christianity and Marxism or communism Pope Francis said reading the retired need to act, but also to listen to those Bishop Fabre said he is praying for definitely was not the focus on the poor pope’s essays “can help all of us not only affected by racism and those working to Bishop Murry’s full recovery. “My prayers and the need to fight inequality. to understand our present and find a solid overcome it.” and hopes are with him,” he said. † “We must learn—once again, not only orientation for the future, but they also can In a talk he gave earlier this year, at the theoretical level, but in the way be a real source of inspiration for political Bishop Murry described the committee’s we think and act—that alongside the real action that, by placing the family, solidarity listening sessions—taking place in ‘Racism is a sin with a long presence of Jesus in the Church and in and equality at the center of its attention parishes, schools, seminaries, Catholic the sacrament, there exists that other real and planning, truly looks to the future with Charities organizations, Catholic health legacy and deep roots. presence of Jesus in the little ones, in the foresight.” † associations and social service agencies It requires the grace of across the country—as part of a “national God to overcome it.’ conversation on race.” “The goal will be to allow people to —Bishop Shelton ‘When we deny this dependence between listen to each other, to exchange ideas, J. Fabre, chair creature and Creator, this relationship of love, to become educated and change hearts,” of the Ad Hoc we renounce the true greatness of the human he said, emphasizing that these sessions Committee would involve listening closely to people Against Racism being [and] the bulwark of human freedom who have experienced prejudice firsthand: for the U.S. and dignity.’ African-Americans, Latinos, immigrants, Conference Jews and others. of Catholic —Pope Francis Bishops The bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism was formed in August 2017 not only to address racism in Page 8 The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018

They turned for help to Roncalli’s MOORE principal Chuck Weisenbach, who continued from page 1 sought the assistance of Indiana state Representative Robert Behning and It’s a daunting present and future for a John Elcesser, the executive director 16-year-old. Yet Paige is all smiles as she of the Indiana Non-Public Education sits in a room at Roncalli and talks about Association, which represents more than the law she helped change, the school she 400 non-public schools in Indiana. loves, and the faith that guides her life. Behning proposed House Bill 1420 to change the law’s wording to include Seeking the best of two worlds students in non-public schools, so The story of the Indiana law that Paige they could also have access to services helped to change begins with her love for at both the School for the Deaf and her Catholic faith and her high school. the Indiana School for the Blind in “Everyone at Roncalli has been so nice Indianapolis. and helpful,” she says. “I love the religion Then he enlisted Paige to make her classes and the Masses. I have friends case before the members of the Indiana here. I like the classes.” legislature. Even when she was told that Still, one of the main challenges for her a change in the law might not occur at Roncalli is communicating with others. before she graduated from high school, She’s able to understand her teachers who she pushed forward for other students wear a transmitter that sends sounds to like her. her hearing aids. But in group discussions with other students, where comments are ‘I got to speak my heart out’ coming rapidly and in different directions, “I was so scared, so nervous. I was her lip-reading ability doesn’t serve her shaking,” says Paige, recalling her Paige Moore, left, and her mother, Keri Moore, talk with Roncalli High School principal Chuck well. testimony earlier this year before the Weisenbach about a new Indiana law that will allow Paige to continue classes at Roncalli, and will “I don’t know everyone, and not House and the Senate members in also let her take classes at the Indiana School for the Deaf beginning next year. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) everyone knows I can’t hear too well,” she separate meetings. “At the same time, it says. “It’s a struggle.” was a very cool experience. I got to speak session on March 14. Immediately after it I’ve ever worked with, so I will not be By the end of her freshman year at my heart out, to let them know this is the became one of the last bills to be passed, surprised about the very impressive things Roncalli, Paige and her mother Keri way I feel.” Elcesser texted Paige’s mother with the she will most certainly show us she can began exploring a possibility that they Paige shared how she didn’t want to news. do in the future.” hoped could offer her the best of two give up her experience at Roncalli, and “There was lots of screaming, lots of Elcesser notes, “She’s looking for worlds. how she felt she needed its honor classes jumping, lots of clapping and high fives,” other ways to advocate for people They were aware that a state law and Advanced Placement courses to Paige recalls with a huge smile. “I’ve who are deaf or have hearing losses. allowed public school students to stay prepare her for applying to Ivy League been wanting this to happen for more than She wants to make an impact on other at their high school while also accessing colleges. a year. I wanted to be at Indiana School students as well. She’s got big goals and services at the Indiana School for She also stated how visits to the for the Deaf because they understand a lot of drive. It will be interesting to see the Deaf in Indianapolis. Mother and School for the Deaf made her feel she had me. They get me. I also wanted to be at where she ends up.” daughter hoped that Paige could do the discovered another place where she felt at Roncalli because of their academics and At 16, Paige says her optimism and same, splitting time at Roncalli and the home among similar young people, where the religion, and I’m Catholic. I get to be her prayer life help guide her through the School for the Deaf, where she could she could learn sign language and where in both worlds.” challenges of the present and toward the learn the intensive sign language she she could play the sport she loved— dreams of her future. will need to communicate when she basketball. ‘You want God to win’ “Sometimes, I’ll be like, ‘Why God?’ completely loses her hearing. Instead, “She touched the hearts of the She will start that adventure when Because lack of communication is hard, they found a major obstacle to that legislature by telling her own story,” her junior year in high school begins in school is hard, life is hard. When I get hope. Elcesser says. “A lot of the legislators August. Her “cheerleaders” believe she upset, sometimes I don’t pray. And things The wording of the state law didn’t came up to her afterward and wished her will make the most of her experience. get worse. Sometimes I don’t understand allow access to the School for the Deaf well.” “Even with the worse types of why I have to be hard of hearing. Why do to students at non-public schools. And Behning adds, “She was able to testify symptoms and with just doing her I have to lose my hearing? But then I say, while mother and daughter discussed with class and with style. It’s great when homework making it worse, she still ‘Let go and let God.’ That’s one of my Paige leaving Roncalli for a public school, you can have someone her age who can has earned outstanding grades and her favorite sayings.” neither wanted to make that switch. articulate her position so well. She’s a way into our honors and AP classes,” She pauses before she adds, “Everyone “She didn’t want to lose what she has great advocate not only for herself, but for says Beckwith, her counselor. “She is struggling with something. You can’t here at Roncalli,” Paige’s mother says. other students.” is passionate, determined, driven and stop. Once you stop, the struggles win. “And the way people help her and the Still, the vote on the bill came down to personable. You don’t want the struggles to win. You morality here, it’s what I want for her.” the last hour of the last day of the regular “She works harder than any student want God to win.” †

many of them living in refugee camps, Administration officials have reasoned take and run with. They start working REFUGEES according to Donald Kerwin, director that the lower numbers of refugees will immediately and support their families. continued from page 1 of the Center for Migration Studies in allow more extreme vetting to ensure They enroll their kids in school. They New York. they don’t pose a terrorism threat. They save money for home ownership and number, however, as cases are being Many of these refugees often wait several also have maintained that accepting more start businesses. processed much more slowly.” years to either return to their homeland or to refugees is too costly and becomes a drain “The American dream is alive and It’s important to note that the U.S. is be accepted into countries that have agreed on American resources. well in them. You can find many refugees not on track to reach the 45,000-refugee to resettle them, Kerwin noted. Several officials at Catholic Charities giving of their extra time and resources target by the end of September, which The situation that refugees face is agencies throughout the U.S. told to the community—from Syrian refugees had been set by Trump, said Ted Bergh, devastating, Smith said. CNS they know of no serious crimes organizing food drives for local Hoosiers chief executive officer of Catholic “We are facing the greatest global committed by the refugees resettled by in need, to Chin refugees donating Charities Southwestern Ohio. refugee crisis since World War II, and their organizations. thousands of dollars to Hoosiers in crisis.” While the number of refugees while political leaders debate policy and Officials also noted that the $1,125 in The refugees who settle in the authorized for admission to the U.S. in process, people are dying,” she said. “The federal funding they receive for each archdiocese have also been a blessing to fiscal year 2018, which began on U.S. refugee resettlement program is a refugee helps with food and shelter while the local economy, she said. Oct. 1, 2017, was cut to 45,000, the lifesaving program that is being gutted at they are getting settled into the country. “We continue to receive more calls State Department had admitted only a time when it is most needed.” In addition to providing economic from employers interested in hiring 10,548 in the first six months. The change in policy frustrates and relief to refugees, Catholic Charities refugees than we can begin to fill,” “We hope that more refugees will be saddens Smith, who noted that “the programs assist them with navigating Smith said. “Many employers across arriving soon,” Bergh told Catholic News United States has historically been a health and school systems, receiving industries are sharing with us that they are Service (CNS). “The suffering of refugees global leader in welcoming refugees.” temporary cash assistance, tutoring for having a difficult time finding people to waiting to find a home and resume their “Not only has it been good for the youth, English as a second language do the jobs. These are jobs ranging from lives should not be allowed to continue.” diplomatic relations, but also for for adults, orientations to help with manufacturing to hospitality. Refugees There are currently 66 million the American economy,” she said. cultural adjustment and even clinical have represented a significant part of forcibly‑displaced people in the world, “Historically, both Republicans and counseling. this workforce. Thus, employers are Democrats have seen Such assistance is supplemented negatively impacted by the reduction in refugee resettlement as in the archdiocese by “the outpouring numbers as well.” ‘Refugees remind us of who we are—that a national strength. In of support” that Catholic Charities Smith hopes the Trump administration we are a nation of immigrants, that fact, the highest number Indianapolis has received from the will change course and admit “no lower of refugees admitted community, Smith said. than 70,000 refugees in fiscal year freedom is a gift to be preserved and to the United States “We are thankful for the volunteers 2019—so we can stabilize a program celebrated, and that we have so much was 217,000 in 1980 of all ages and backgrounds that do that both saves lives and benefits the more in common than our under President Ronald everything from organizing our storage economy.” differences. They also teach Reagan. units to mentoring families.” Such a move would return the “The truth is, we Smith has seen the difference that help United States to its roots as a country, us not to take this life for can safely and securely has made in the lives of refugees. She she said. granted.’ admit refugees into has also seen the difference that refugees “Refugees remind us of who we are— the United States. We make to their new country that we are a nation of immigrants, that — Heidi Smith, director of have been proudly “For those fortunate to be selected freedom is a gift to be preserved and refugee services for the doing this as a nation for resettlement in the United States, celebrated, and that we have so much Archdiocese of Indianapolis since 1975. We they are not trying to find a ‘better life,’ more in common than our differences. can balance safety and they are trying to stay alive,” Smith “They also teach us not to take this life compassion.” said. “And it’s an opportunity that they for granted.” † The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018 Page 9 Graduations set for Catholic high schools in the archdiocese By John Shaughnessy There are 12 class valedictorians: Phillip Kozenski, son of Thomas and Christopher Basile, son of David and Kathleen Kozenski of Holy Spirit Parish. As another school year comes to a Deborah Basile of St. Simon the Apostle The archdiocese will be represented close, 1,408 students are preparing to Parish in Indianapolis. at the graduation by Archbishop Charles graduate this spring at Catholic high Molly Beatty, daughter of Mike and C. Thompson. schools across the archdiocese. Carol Beatty of St. Pius X Parish in For the graduates and their families, Indianapolis. Oldenburg Academy of the it will be a time of looking back—and Lauren Burgett, daughter of Richard Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg looking forward—with a mixture of pride, Burgett and Malinda Mundy-Burgett. has a graduating class of 40 seniors. relief, nostalgia and celebration. Anna Flood, daughter of Dr. Michael The graduation ceremony will be at It will also be a time to consider the and Cathy Flood of St. Malachy Parish in 1 p.m. on June 3 at the Chapel of the blessings of a Catholic education and Brownsburg. Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg. to thank the people who have made a Lucia Grill, daughter of Dan Grill Three seniors are in contention for difference in a high school senior’s life, and Cande Olson of St. Susanna Parish in valedictorian and salutatorian honors, says Gina Fleming, superintendent of Plainfield. which will be determined at the end of the Catholic schools for the archdiocese. Gabriella Hanahan, daughter of Tom academic year: “Congratulations to all our high school and Kristin Hanahan. Jacob Herbert, son of Ken and Julie graduates, their families and their faith Liam Moore, son of Harold and Herbert of St. Teresa Benedicta of the communities throughout the archdiocese Christine Moore of St. Simon the Apostle Cross Parish in Bright. on reaching this exciting milestone,” Parish in Indianapolis. Daniel Siemer, son of Joe and Julie Fleming says. Annie O’Neil, daughter of Dr. Steve Siemer of St. Michael Parish in Brookville. “Such achievement would not be and Kathy Martin O’Neil of Immaculate Rachel Stoll, daughter of Albert and possible without the selfless generosity Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis. Karen Stoll of St. Lawrence Parish in and guidance of priests, school leaders, Brock Snyder, son of Pete and Kimberly Lawrenceburg. Nick Matthews, left, and Billie Webster are teachers, staff members, parents and Snyder of Holy Spirit Parish at Geist in The archdiocese will be represented by all smiles after the graduation ceremony at benefactors. With this solid foundation of Fishers, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese. Mary McCoy, assistant superintendent of Seton Catholic Jr./Sr. High School in Richmond formation and education that is unique to Audrey Teasley, daughter of Kevin Catholic schools, during a Senior Mass on June 4, 2017. (Submitted photo) our Catholic schools, our young people Teasley and Colleen O’Brien-Teasley of and Awards Day luncheon at the school are fully prepared for new endeavors.” St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. on May 18. Roncalli High School in Indianapolis During this time of celebration, Fleming Lauren Walker, daughter of Morgan has a graduating class of 285 seniors. also hopes that the graduates never lose and Ericka Walker. Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High The Baccalaureate Mass will be at sight of the reality that God will always be Camryn Wylam, daughter of Steve School in Clarksville has a graduating 6 p.m. on May 25 at the school. with them wherever their future takes them. and Jacqui Wylam of Holy Spirit Parish class of 113 seniors. The graduation ceremony will be at “May our graduates remember that at Geist. The Baccalaureate Mass will be 9 a.m. on May 26 at the school. God’s love is ever present, and that in There are nine salutatorians: at 7 p.m. on May 25 at Our Lady of The class valedictorian is Benjamin striving to fulfill God’s will, you can find Jacob Ball, son of John and Christina Perpetual Help Church in New Albany. Asdell, son of Drs. Steven and Tessa great peace and joy.” Ball. The graduation ceremony will be at Asdell of St. Barnabas Parish in Fleming is among the archdiocesan Seth Bolden, son of Sam and Gloria 5 p.m. on May 27 at the school. Indianapolis. representatives who will be attending Bolden. The class valedictorian is Heidi Popson, The class salutatorian is Collin graduations at 11 Catholic high schools— Craig Castellino, son of Dinesh and daughter of Todd and Claudia Popson Prince, son of Mark and Jan Prince of seven archdiocesan and four private—in the Cherissa Castellino. of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in archdiocese. Here is a listing of graduation- Holly Czachura, daughter of Steve New Albany. Greenwood. related information for these schools. and Kim Czachura of St. Lawrence Parish There are two class salutatorians: The archdiocese will be represented in Indianapolis. Shawn Fitzpatrick, son of Michael at the graduation by chancellor Annette Bishop Chatard High School in Sara Kress, daughter of Karen and and Jody Fitzpatrick of Holy Family “Mickey” Lentz and Gina Fleming, Indianapolis has a graduating class of David Kress of Christ the King Parish in Parish in New Albany. superintendent of Catholic schools. 161 seniors. Indianapolis. Emma Kerr, daughter of David and The Baccalaureate Mass will be at Kalysta Antoinietta Huai-huei Lee, Bethany Kerr of Holy Family Parish. Seton Catholic Jr./Sr. High School 6:30 p.m. on May 17 at the school. daughter of Drs. Tony and Chao-wen The archdiocese will be represented in Richmond has a graduating class of The graduation ceremony will be at Lee of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in at the graduation by Gina Fleming, 24 seniors. 6:30 p.m. on May 18 at the school. Indianapolis. superintendent of Catholic schools. The Baccalaureate Mass will be at The class valedictorian is Kelby Atha, Isabella Page, daughter of Paul and 1:30 p.m. on June 3 at St. Andrew Church son of John and Mary Atha of St. Maria Holly Page of St. Luke the Evangelist Providence Cristo Rey High School in Richmond. The graduation ceremony Goretti Parish in Westfield, Ind., in the Parish in Indianapolis. in Indianapolis has a graduating class of will follow on June 3 at the school. Lafayette Diocese. Katherine Urasky, daughter of Alan 43 seniors. The class valedictorian is Sarah The class salutatorian is Sam Klineman, and Julie Urasky of St. Matthew the The graduation ceremony will be at Dickman, daughter of Dan and Angela son of Bruce and Kathryn Klineman of Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. 7 p.m. on May 24 at SS. Peter and Paul Dickman of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. Destiny White, daughter of Brian and Cathedral in Indianapolis. Parish in Richmond. The archdiocese will be represented Rhonda White. The class valedictorian is Cesar Mares, The class salutatorian is Grace at the graduation by Msgr. William The archdiocese will be represented son of Francisco and Ruth Mares. Deitsch, daughter of Dr. Andy and Lis F. Stumpf, vicar general of the archdiocese. at the graduation by Ben Potts, assistant The salutatorian is Yoselin Martinez, Deitsch of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton superintendent of Catholic schools. daughter of Eva Martinez of St. Anthony Parish. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Parish in Indianapolis. The archdiocese will be represented at in Indianapolis has a graduating class of Father Michael Shawe Memorial The archdiocese will be represented at the Mass and the graduation by Rob Rash, 222 seniors. Jr./Sr. High School in Madison has a the graduation by Mary McCoy, assistant assistant superintendent of Catholic The Baccalaureate Mass will be at graduating class of 28 seniors. superintendent of Catholic schools. schools. † 10:30 a.m. on May 20 at the school. The Baccalaureate Mass will be at The graduation ceremony will be at 7 p.m. on June 1 at the school. 4:30 p.m. on May 20 at Clowes Memorial The graduation ceremony will be at Hall at Butler University in Indianapolis. 2 p.m. on June 3 at the school. “Furnace or Heat Pump” Our staff The archdiocese will be represented Two students are in contention for has over at the graduation by Ben Potts, assistant valedictorian and salutatorian honors as 76 years of th Catholic superintendent of Catholic schools. the school year draws to a close: 135 Anniver Education Megan Hesse, daughter of Steve and sary Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School Lisa Hesse of Prince of Peace Parish in Sale has a graduating class of 124 seniors. Madison. 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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Jesuit paying attention to political stripes. Father Patrick Conroy, chaplain for the “I can think anything I want,” he U.S. House of Representatives who said. “But I can’t say it. Some people said he had been forced to resign, was say, ‘You’re there, why don’t you say reinstated to his post by House Speaker prophetic things?’ If I did, a week from Paul Ryan on May 3. now, there would be a different person The priest was here, and nothing would have changed.” reinstated after a letter Some have speculated that a prayer he wrote to Ryan, he said in November as lawmakers R-Wisconsin, became considered the tax bill led to his ouster. public. In the letter, The prayer said: “May all members Father Conroy said be mindful that the institutions and he wished to retract structures of our great nation guarantee his resignation letter the opportunities that have allowed some and continue working to achieve great success, while others Fr. Patrick Conroy, during this Congress continue to struggle. May their efforts S.J. “and beyond.” these days guarantee that there are not “I have never been winners and losers under new tax laws, disciplined, nor reprimanded, nor have I but benefits balanced and shared by all ever heard a complaint about my ministry Americans.” during my time as House Chaplain,” his Via Twitter, fellow Jesuit Father James Members of the Central Catholic School preschool class wear hard hats and hold shovels and letter said. He also mentioned displeasure Martin, editor at large of America, the are accompanied during an April 20 groundbreaking ceremony in Indianapolis by, back row, from that Ryan hadn’t spoken to him directly, Jesuits’ national magazine, said if that left: Dan O’Melveny and Eric Haake representing Shea Family Charities; Gina Kuntz Fleming, but had his chief of staff ask for his prayer is what led to the firing, “then superintendent of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis; Aaron Brenner, Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education; and Ruth Hurrle, Central Catholic School principal. (Submitted photo) resignation. a Catholic Speaker of the House fired In a statement, Ryan said his original a Catholic chaplain for praying for the decision was made with what he thought poor.” Central Catholic breaks ground was in the best interest of the House, but On April 27, House Democratic Caucus he now decided that “a protracted fight Chairman Joseph Crowley proposed over such an important post” would not be establishing a committee to look into on renovation project in Indy good for the body, and so he accepted the the ouster, but House Republicans A groundbreaking ceremony took for STEM (Science, Technology, priest’s letter and decided he could remain overwhelmingly voted to kill the place on April 20 for a renovation Engineering and Mathematics) and in his position. resolution. Outrage, however, continued project that will accommodate an resource support, and provide necessary Ryan, who is Catholic, was expected to on Twitter and beyond trying to save expanded early education program safety measures that include more meet with Father Conroy on May 8 when the chaplain’s job. Father Conroy told at Central Catholic School in secure building access and safer arrival the House went back in session. The New York Times, at the time, that he Indianapolis, one of the University of and dismissal procedures. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, wasn’t going to question the decision. Notre Dame ACE Academies owned Shea Family Charities generously D-California, said she welcomed Ryan’s The priest is the second Catholic in by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis donated $500,000 toward this major decision to let Conroy remain as chaplain. history to hold the House chaplain’s and operated in partnership with renovation, along with individual donor “However, many distressing questions spot. Father Daniel Coughlin was the Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic support. The Shea donation places must still be answered about the first Catholic to occupy the position Education. Central Catholic preschool the appeal within $50,000 of the total motivations behind Father Conroy’s and was looking to retire from the post students donned shovels to officially project goal. unwarranted and unjust dismissal,” in 2010, when then-House Speaker help initiate this project. To donate to this Central Catholic she said. John Boehner had been in talks with The expansion will allow for School expansion, or for more In a June 2017 interview with Catholic fellow Catholic Pelosi about finding a much‑needed classroom space that will information about the Notre Dame ACE News Service, the priest said he had Jesuit they could both support. Father support early learning programming Academies, call Kim Pohovey, director opinions about politics, like most people, Conroy was approved unanimously as for 3- and 4-year-olds, make full use of Mission Advancement for Catholic but knew his job was focused on his role the 60th chaplain of the U.S. House of of the existing 4-year-old classroom Education Initiatives, at 317-236-1568. † helping members of Congress without Representatives on May 25, 2011. † Catholic groups decry decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans WASHINGTON (CNS)— “This decision, as well as previous natural disasters, Honduras has Catholic leaders were angered determinations made for El Salvador been plagued by a housing deficit and disappointed by the Trump and Haiti, will undermine ongoing of 1.1 million homes, lack of access administration’s May 4 decision to efforts to address the root causes of to safe drinking water that affects end Temporary Protected Status, migration and violence, and in doing 638,000 people, and a food shortage Annual Golf Outing popularly known as TPS, to more so, lead to more,” he added. that leaves 25 percent of the country’s than 57,000 Hondurans living in the Jeanne Atkinson, executive children under age 5 chronically Plum Creek Golf Club United States. director of the Catholic Legal hungry. Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Hondurans who arrived in the Immigration Network, said the Trump Mercy Sister Patricia McDermott, United States after their country was administration attempted to paint a president of the Sisters of Mercy GUEST SPEAKER: devastated by Hurricane Mitch in picture that it had “no choice but to of the Americas, was similarly Chris Ballard, General Manager of The Colts 1998 now have until Jan. 5, 2020, to terminate TPS,” suggesting that past disappointed with the decision 10:00 — REGISTRATION return home. administrations that extended the announced on May 4 by Kirstjen 11:00 — MASS “The administration’s decision to protected status for Hondurans had Nielsen, the U.S. Secretary of 11:30 — LUNCH (All American Buffet) end TPS for Honduras is untenable. not properly applied the law. Homeland Security. 12:15 — TO GOLF CARTS (for instructions) Returning tens of thousands of “To the contrary, it is the Trump “The termination of TPS people to a country with a staggering administration’s action that disregards for Honduran nationals is both 12:30 — SHOTGUN START unemployment rate, high rates the law and the intent of Congress disgraceful and immoral,” she All Day Beverage Cart • Cocktails • Dinner • Prizes of violence, and few available in creating TPS in the first place to said. “Many of these individuals $125 Individual • $450 Foursome resources to support them could safeguard human lives,” she said. have been in the U.S. for 20 years, quickly become a tipping point for Catholic Legal Immigration raising families and creating vibrant Generously Sponsored by: communities,” said Conor Walsh, the officials have been urging the Trump communities. 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By Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J. This understanding of the human being is also the Now that two Catholic schools, the University of Notre foundation for the emphasis Dame and Villanova University, have won this year’s in Catholic social teaching Division I national championships in women’s and men’s on the dignity of the human basketball, perhaps it is time to give some thought to person. Popes have taught what difference a Catholic approach to sports makes. that the dignity of the Such reflection will benefit not only Catholics, but the person needs to be front wider culture and sports itself. and center when it comes to The following are four themes from the Catholic the consideration of sport heritage that can make a difference in how Catholics and practices and policies. others approach sports. As St. John Paul II put • Play is accepted in cultural expressions and taken it, “sport is at the service seriously intellectually. of the person, and not the According to St. Thomas Aquinas, there can be “a virtue person at the service of about games.” For him, virtue had to do with moderation. sport.” He pointed out that A person should not work or study all the time, but also sports serve the person needs time for recreation, which play and games provide. when it leads to his or her For St. Thomas, play is not merely the “pause that integral development. refreshes” so that the person can get back to work and be • The human being is more productive. Rather, it is engaged in for its own sake. a unity of body, mind and As he put it, “the only thing that is sought in play is the spirit. soul’s delight.” The enjoyment of play does have an end, Because the person is a however, and that is the restoration and re-creation of the unity, embodied activities Michigan Wolverines guard Charles Matthews, left, tries to defend a shot from Villanova Wildcats human person. such as sports necessarily guard Donte DiVincenzo in the NCAA men’s basketball championship on April 2 in San Antonio, a Thomas’ thought had a significant influence on late affect persons at the level game in which Villanova won its second championship in three years. Now that two Catholic schools, medieval preaching about games and sports, and on of consciousness—their the University of Notre Dame and Villanova, have won the Division I national championships in Catholic education up to the present. The “play ethic” making of meaning, women’s and men’s basketball, perhaps it is time to give some thought to what difference a Catholic of Thomas needs to be retrieved and developed in our understanding of approach to sports makes. (CNS photo/ Robert Deutsch, USA Today Sports via Reuters) time, as sports are increasingly regarded instrumentally themselves and their as a means to the end of money or prestige, and the play relationships with others. It will also affect them at the there can be a symbiotic relationship between sports element is being marginalized or lost altogether. level of spirit, that dimension of the person that makes participation and the educational mission of the school. • The human being is created in the image and likeness one capable of a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Villanova men’s basketball coach Jay Wright points out of God. Educational institutions should provide opportunities that the Villanova mission statement says that the university This understanding of the human being is the foundation for young people to reflect on how playing sports affects seeks to reflect the spirit of St. Augustine by having “mutual for the emphasis in Catholic social teaching on the unity the way they understand themselves, their relationships love and respect … animate every aspect of university life.” of the human family. Popes have emphasized that sports with others and the meaning of their lives. The element of Wright said that this isn’t the sort of language one competitions provide the opportunity for people from joy associated with play is particularly important to attend usually associates with a competitive athletic program. different cultures, races and religions to encounter one to with respect to their spiritual lives. As Pope Francis “But it is exactly these principles of love and respect, another as members of the same human family. said, “Play reminds us of joy, the joy of the Lord.” of compassion and serving others, that give Villanova a The late Bishop Bernard J. Sheil, who founded the As it stands, most schools in the U.S. tend to operate certain something special that sets it apart.” Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) in Chicago in 1930, is out of a body-mind dualism, with athletics and academics Experiences of playing on a team with communal a good model in this regard. In one of the most segregated having little or nothing to do with one another. We don’t values can help young people to appreciate the importance cities in the United States, CYO from the start welcomed typically ask young people to reflect on the embodied of commitment to the common good, and to persons who athletic participation by all, and provided a context for activities in sports that many of them are spending a great are excluded, discriminated against or living in poverty. young people from different socioeconomic, racial and deal of time engaging in. religious backgrounds to encounter one another. • The human being is social by nature. (Jesuit Father Patrick Kelly is associate professor Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich has recently called We are meant to live in community and it is in the of theology at Seattle University. He is the author for a revitalization of the CYO in Chicago as a way to context of community that our gifts are recognized and of Catholic Perspectives on Sports: From Medieval bring young people of different backgrounds together and called forth. When team sports are practiced within a to Modern Times and the editor of Youth Sport and address discrimination, poverty and gun violence. Catholic institution where community values flourish, Spirituality: Catholic Perspectives.) † Christian faith recognizes parallels between sports and faith

By David Gibson undertaken by Christians does not mean he failed to recognize their differences. The athletes of the games Sports and spiritual life resemble each other in prepared “to win a perishable crown,” a wreath made notable ways that caught St. Paul’s attention in his First of pine or wilted celery. But Christians sought an Letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 9:24-27). “imperishable” crown (1 Cor 9:24-25). In the back of Paul’s mind, when he urged Corinth’s Or, as St. John Paul II noted in an October Christians to “run so as to win,” was an image of athletes 2000 speech, Paul’s “metaphor of healthy athletic training for the ancient Isthmian Games, held in alternate competition” has a way of highlighting “the value years on Greece’s Isthmus of Corinth (1 Cor 9:24). of life, comparing it to a race not only for an earthly Winning was everything in these games; there passing goal, but for an eternal one. A race in which not were no second place or third place awards. Without just one person, but everyone can be a winner.” disciplined, demanding training, the athletes—wrestlers, Human growth and development do not tend to come long jumpers, chariot racers and numerous others—were easy, certainly not over the long term. In sports and unlikely to achieve their dreams. “Every athlete exercises in all of life, it is safe to say with St. John Paul that discipline in every way,” Paul observed (1 Cor 9:25). “without sacrifices, important results are not obtained”; Paul’s discussion briefly mentioned the great dissatisfaction takes root. demands of his endeavors to spread the Gospel far and This is “the logic of sport,” just as it is “the logic of wide. He drew upon his image of the training the games life,” he explained. required. “I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight as if I In other words, close observation reveals that were shadowboxing,” he said. “No, I drive my body and sacrifice, commitment and, yes, elements of suffering train it, for fear that, after having preached to others, I are inherent to achieving honorable goals and advancing myself should be disqualified” (1 Cor 9:26-27). in human maturity. Few 21st-century heirs to more than 2,000 years of St. John Paul urged every Christian “to become Arike Ogunbowale of the University of Notre Dame women’s Christian thinking will be surprised that Paul thought it a strong athlete of Christ, that is, a faithful and basketball team cuts a piece of a basketball net after Notre made sense to prepare to meet the demands of Christian courageous witness to his Gospel.” This, he said, Dame defeated Mississippi State 61-58 on April 1 in the life, to get into condition, so to speak, perhaps through requires perseverance in prayer, training in virtue and championship game of the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament prayer, reading, discussion and participation in the life following “the divine Master in everything.” in Columbus, Ohio. Sports and spiritual life resemble each of the Church. God, after all, is not a magical power to In this, he suggested, the wisdom of a particular other in notable ways that caught St. Paul’s attention in his take for granted. Psalm is pertinent: “Those who sow in tears will reap First Letter to the Corinthians, in which he urged Corinth’s Indeed, there can be times when Christians must ready with cries of joy” (Ps 126:5). Christians to “run so as to win,” an image of athletes training themselves to live faith under adverse circumstances. for the ancient Isthmian Games (1 Cor 9:23). (CNS photo/Matt The fact that Paul recognized parallels between (David Gibson served on Catholic News Service’s Cashore, courtesy University of Notre Dame) the stadium athletes’ disciplined preparation and that editorial staff for 37 years.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something/ ‘Baroness’ Catherine de Hueck Doherty served the poor Christina Capecchi Last week, I wrote about Eddie 15. World War I began three years later. It As I wrote last week, in 1943, Eddie Doherty. I thought that this week I should was followed by the Bolshevik Revolution Doherty heard about Friendship House Telling our write about his wife, Catherine de Hueck in 1917. Boris and Catherine escaped to and went to Harlem to see what Catherine Doherty. She was Finland with their lives, but little else. was doing. At the time, he was America’s stories and called “Baroness” They endured poverty and near starvation best known and highest paid journalist. He because she was one before making their way to England in not only wrote about Catherine, he fell in knowing for a while, but most 1920. There she was received into the love with her. They married in 1943 after of her life was lived Catholic Church. Catherine’s first marriage was annulled. among the poor. Catherine and Boris immigrated to Unfortunately, Catherine had problems for sure She was born Canada in 1921. Catherine gave birth to with some of Friendship House’s staff, When Oprah Winfrey was first asked Catherine Kolyschkin a son and supported the three of them partly over her marriage to Doherty. When the question, the talk show queen was left to aristocrats in by working as a laundress, waitress these could not be resolved, Catherine and tongue-tied. Russia in 1896. Her and lecturer. Boris, meanwhile, lived a Eddie moved to Combermere, Ontario, She was doing father was Russian dissolute life and had numerous extra- Canada in 1947. They founded a new a live television Orthodox, and her mother was Lutheran. marital affairs. The couple separated in rural apostolate there that they named interview with the She traveled extensively as a child, 1930, and eventually divorced. Madonna House. late film critic Gene because of her father’s occupation, In 1934, Catherine moved into the slums It’s a community of both laity and Siskel to promote her and received part of her education in of Toronto to serve the poor. She founded priests committed to living Gospel values. film Beloved, and he Alexandria, Egypt, and Istanbul, Turkey. what she called Friendship House. Four The members take vows of chastity, concluded by asking, She learned to speak six languages and years later, she moved to Harlem in New poverty and obedience but, except for the “Tell me, what do you understood three more. York City. She opened a Friendship House priests, remain lay men and women. Both know for sure?” Her parents also taught her a love of there, and became an advocate for civil Eddie and Catherine wrote articles and “I got all flustered God and those in need, regularly taking rights and social justice. She opened other books to publicize Madonna House. and started stuttering her with them when they visited the poor. Friendship Houses in various U.S. cities. Catherine wrote hundreds of articles and couldn’t come up with an answer,” While in Alexandria, she studied in a During the Spanish Civil War and and more than 30 books. By the time of Oprah later wrote. But since that school run by Catholic nuns, and thus the first part of World War II, she went her death in 1985 at age 89, there were day, she’s never stopped posing that learned about Catholicism. to Europe to work as a journalist for 200 members of the community living question—to others and to herself. She married her cousin, Baron Boris Catholic periodicals. She then returned to in 22 missionary field-houses on three If she can borrow the question from de Hueck, in 1911, when she was only Friendship House in Harlem. continents. † Siskel, so can I. In my journalism career, I have never Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes ceased to be astounded by the generosity of strangers when I request an interview. One minute we’ve never met, the next Teaching others to accept their place in God’s scheme of things they’re entrusting me with their last name Around May 1 in grade school, we home feeling patriotic and grateful. Do was simply not acceptable, and still isn’t and age and occupation, fielding questions used to make little baskets out of the we do that any more either? in my book. If a child questions a rule, they can’t possibly prepare for or predict. prettiest construction paper we could These customs were common all over simply talking it through and listening on I don’t know exactly what to make find to give to our the country, and they taught children both sides can not only settle a dispute, of this great goodness, except to say we mothers. We’d go certain values, such as love of country, but also bring the opponents closer. crave conversation, connection, and we outside at recess and respect for our flag, and why we are a When we follow the paths God has want to be helpful. pick little wildflowers free people in the United States. I wonder shown us, we can’t fail. They simply Whatever the reason, it fills me with in the woods next if modern children consider these ideas. work the best, especially in the Christian gratitude and allows me to be—of all to our school to Political correctness has entered the family. The adults are committed to each things—a student of the human race. What put in the baskets picture, making some other changes in other in a loving marriage and to their a fountain of youth, a lifelong adventure. as a celebration aspects of childhood, too. Obedience children by love and biology. Parents But you don’t need a press badge to of May Day—the has become demeaning to a child’s nurture, teach and inspire their kids witness the storytelling. When you give U.S. version, not the dignity, and requiring attention to rules a because they have more life experience someone your full attention, undergirded Communist one. I display of parental power. Discipline is to share, and are mature enough to lead. by genuine curiosity, it will almost always wonder, do kids do that any more? kind of a dirty word and seems to evoke Children obey, learn and have fun because be rewarded. Admiration and gratitude for our unreasonable demands for compliance. they’re free of adult responsibility. It is the Catholic response, the simplest beautiful natural surroundings was When kids used to misbehave, it was Everyone knows his or her “place” in the and surest way to affirm the dignity of important to us. And honoring our common for them to be given a swat arrangement, and everyone thrives on the another. What’s your name? Where are mothers was a value we cherished, even on the behind or even a short spanking pleasures and even the occasional pains of you from? How long have you been here? when we resented taking out the garbage if the sin was really serious. Today, a filling his or her role. And everyone learns Every now and then, I encounter a kindred or going to bed on time, or not demanding parent would be jailed for doing this. And and grows in grace (music up!). spirit, a fellow interviewer masquerading in attention when Mom was on the phone. don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating Today, the family is threatened by legal scrubs, an apron or tattered gardening jeans. On Memorial Day, a crowd, composed for hurting a child, beating them up or abortion, thoughtless marriage and easy My sister-in-law is among them. She works mostly of kids, would march about a terrifying them. I’m talking about getting divorce, and materialism. It’s hard, but we in palliative care, a difficult field to which quarter mile down the highway from our their attention, bringing them up short so must all do our part as citizens, parents, she brings a bouquet of compassion, listening town to the public cemetery. We’d hold they may adjust their behavior. grandparents and concerned onlookers to with the utmost sensitivity. Just as steadily little American flags and sing patriotic Other apparently outmoded behaviors keep following some of the earlier paths as she amasses medical knowledge, so too songs as we approached the veterans’ don’t seem to be important in current we took. does she patch together a more complete graves section. There’d be a short parenting practice. One is showing understanding of humanity. ceremony with some adult delivering a respect to adults, no matter who they (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul This spring I’ve posed Gene Siskel’s tribute to our servicemen—and they were are, but certainly to parents, teachers and the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a question to a variety of people, seeking all men in those days—and then we’d go respectable authority figures. Talking back regular columnist for The Criterion.) † bread crumbs from the communion of future saints here on Earth. What do you know for sure? Our Works of Charity/David Bethuram I asked a retired bishop, who immediately spoke of service. “It empties The importance of mental health, offering support in a time of need the heart of selfishness, and then fills it up Pope Francis has said, “In the to have healthy relationships, make good to be a member of a community despite with love—if you are open to that. You family, the person becomes aware of choices, maintain physical health and the continuing challenges of living with cannot look upon service as a drudgery, you his or her own dignity and, especially if well-being, handle the natural ups and mental illness. must look upon it as a beautiful opportunity their upbringing is downs of life, and discover and grow The National Catholic Partnership on of loving, and that is all there is to it.” Christian, each one toward our potential. Disabilities (NCPD) Council on Mental I asked a well-traveled, high profile recognizes the dignity According to the Mental Health Illness describes recovery as a table with Catholic sister. “We’re called to be God’s of every single person, Association, Indiana is ranked 48th in the four legs. All four legs must be whole, love in the world,” she told me. When you in a particular way the nation for having a high prevalence of strong and firmly attached for recovery to answer that call, she added with a laugh, sick, the weak and the mental illness and low rate of access to take hold. This depends on access to help prepare for “surprises.” marginalized.” care for both adults and youths. that includes the four legs of recovery. I asked my mom and her mom. One in four families For those who are on the front lines at The first is biological. Since this is an “I know that once the heart has will at some time have Catholic Charities, we see that poverty illness of the brain, good medical care and stretched, you never quite are the same to cope with mental increases the risk of mental health often medications are needed. The second is person,” my mom answered. illness and its effects problems, and can be both a causal factor psychological. To ensure a lasting recovery, “I know for sure that through my long on a loved one and the family. The stigma and a consequence of mental ill health. help is needed with understanding the effects life, I have been guided and protected attached to mental illness forces many to Mental health is shaped by the of the disease along with assistance with by an amazing God, who has loved and hide the severity of their symptoms, or those wide-ranging characteristics (including the stresses of life. The third is social. The understood and forgiven me every step of of a loved one. Stigma is the single greatest inequalities) of the social, economic and presence of friends, family, acquaintances my journey,” my grandma replied. barrier to people getting effective treatment. physical environments in which people live. and other meaningful relations is vital. The I asked a 101-year-old nun, who cast her May is Mental Health Month. Mental It requires Catholic Charities staff to be fourth leg is spiritual. Belief, prayer and eyes aside and flashed a half-grin before she health improves the quality of our lives. actively engaged in supporting the mental a welcoming community of faith help the spoke. “I know for sure that I’m going to When we are free of depression, anxiety, health and well-being of people living in individual to know that the love and grace of die. That’s the only thing I know for sure.” excessive stress and worry, addictions, poverty, and work in reducing the number God is essential and available. If I may add my own, it would be this: and other psychological problems, we are of people with mental health problems from Many individuals with mental illness I know for sure we are here to lean on, more able to live our lives to the fullest. becoming poor. It is complex but rewarding. live productive lives because when they are and learn from each other. Peace of mind is a natural condition, People can and do recover from struggling with their mental health they have and is available to everyone. Mental mental illness. Recovery is the ability a supportive and non-judgmental Church (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer health strengthens and supports our ability to live a fulfilling and productive life, See CHARITY, page 15 from Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) † The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018 Page 13

The Ascension of the Lord/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, May 14 Saturday, May 19 St. Matthias, Apostle Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Sunday, May 13, 2018 Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Psalm 11:4-5, 7 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 Psalm 113:1-8 John 21:20-25 • Ephesians 1:17-23 John 15:9-17 Vigil Mass of Pentecost • Mark 16:15-20 Tuesday, May 15 Genesis 11:1-9 St. Isidore or Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b Celebrating the Solemnity of the Indeed, as the future unfolded, all went Acts 20:17-27 or Exodus 37:1-14 Ascension of the Lord varies from place forth to the broader world preaching the to place. In some places, this feast will Gospel. All, save one, were martyrs. Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21 or Joel 3:1-5 have been celebrated For the second reading, this liturgy John 17:1-11a Psalm104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc-30 on Thursday, May 10. presents St. Paul’s Epistle to the Wednesday, May 16 In these places, Ephesians. In this epistle, Paul prays that Romans 8:22-27 Acts 20:28-38 the liturgy for this God will give wisdom and insight to all John 7:37-39 weekend will be that who follow the Lord. It is a wisdom too Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36b of the Seventh Sunday great to be native to humans. God must John 17:11b-19 Sunday, May 20 of Easter. provide it. Pentecost Sunday Thursday, May 17 In the dioceses In the reading, Paul extols Jesus as Acts 2:1-11 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 in Indiana and other the Lord and Savior, supreme above all Psalm 104:1ab, 24ac, places, the feast creation, including all humans. Psalm 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11 29bc-30, 31, 34 is celebrated this St. Mark’s Gospel is the last reading. John 17:20-26 weekend. These reflections will address The Lord sends the Apostles into the 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 the readings for the Ascension of the entire world “to proclaim the Gospel to Friday, May 18 or Galatians 5:16-25 Lord, not for the Seventh Sunday of every creature” (Mk 16:15). He invests St. John I, pope and martyr John 20:19-23 Easter. them with divine power, giving them Acts 25:13b-21 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 In the opening reading, from the first authority even over the devil. They will verses of the Acts of the Apostles, the flaunt death. They will cure the sick. Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20b author speaks first to Theophilus. They will be able to act as the Lord John 21:15-19 Scholars debate about the identity of acted. In every sense, they will represent Theophilus. Some believe that it is the Jesus. The Gospel concludes that as the actual proper name of a person in the Apostles went far and wide, the Lord Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle early Church. Others, noting that the “worked with them” (Mk 16:20). name is the Greek translation for “friend Parish priests should make giving pastoral of God,” hold that it was not a proper Reflection name, but rather something of a title of Today, the Church celebrates the care to the seriously ill a high priority respect or endearment. Ascension of the Lord. This great event Regardless, the use of this name or of the Ascension, so well described in the What is the role of the parish priest I do know, from my own experience, title reveals the link between the Gospel Scriptures, is a sign of the Lord’s divine Qat the time of the serious illness and that with the shortage of priests (in most of Luke and Acts. Both are addressed to identity, as was the resurrection, certainly death of a parish member? U.S. parishes right now a single priest Theophilus. as much as were the miracles. I recently lost my can serve hundreds, even thousands, This reading is about Christ’s The story, however, as reflected in husband after a long of parishioners), it is difficult for a ascension. It also is about the Apostles Acts and in Mark, does not end with illness, the last several priest to get around to see everyone he and, more importantly, it is about its affirmation of the place of Jesus as months of which he wants to—but a seriously ill parishioner the special role that Jesus gave them. Son of God and Savior, visibly seen was not able to attend would automatically jump to the top of They witnessed the Ascension, as they during the Lord’s public ministry in the Mass. The priest never my “must do” list. So I am truly sorry witnessed the other great events in Roman province of Palestine in the first inquired about him, for what happened in your case, and I the mission of Christ, the miracles, century. called him or came to apologize on the Church’s behalf. the preaching to the multitudes, the For us Christians today, as for all visit. And he never got As for a follow-up visit or call after your Last Supper, Good Friday and the Christians who have lived since the in touch with me after husband’s death, that is an excellent practice. resurrection. events recorded in these Scriptures, my husband’s death. With some parishes celebrating upward of Intimacy with the Lord prepared them the story has critically strong personal A parishioner had told the priest that 100 funerals a year, a single priest cannot to teach the Gospel. He commissioned implications. The Lord, crucified on my husband’s condition was getting always do this, but in a number of parishes them. The Holy Spirit empowered them. Calvary, risen at Easter, is with you and worse, and that perhaps he should call. there is a “bereavement team” that visits a Angels challenged these privileged me. He is in our world. He has been in According to her, the priest told her that grieving family and can alert the priest to Apostles when Jesus ascended, telling the world: living, healing, and saving, it was not his place to reach out to us, but particular situations that need his attention. them not to look longingly to the skies, for 20 centuries. our place to reach out to him. (Kentucky) nor at each other, not being locked in He lives through the Apostles and their I am having a difficult time with the where they were after the crucifixion, but successors. Through them, we hear the A parish priest’s duty is to care for Qpastor we have here in our parish. to go abroad taking with them the Good Lord. Through them, we meet the Lord. Athe sick. Nothing could be clearer He is not a native American, has a strong News of God’s mercy, come what may. Jesus is Lord! He is God. He lives! † than that. The Church’s Code of Canon accent and is very difficult to understand. Law says this: I feel it is unfair that, because of this, our “In order to fulfill his office diligently, deacon has to preach so often, and I fear My Journey to God a pastor is to strive to know the faithful that we may be losing some of our youths entrusted to his care. Therefore, he is to as a result. I continue to attend Mass visit families, sharing especially in the every weekend and am just hoping that cares, anxieties and griefs of the faithful, something can be resolved. (Virginia) Purity is Like a Rose strengthening them in the Lord. ... With generous love, he is to help the sick, Certainly parishioners have a right to, By Sandra Hartlieb particularly those close to death, by Aand expect to, hear often from their refreshing them solicitously with the pastor. So I agree that it is not appropriate sacraments and commending their souls for him to be replaced most of the time by Like the rose, pure and white, I must attain to God” (#529.1). a deacon as the homilist. Purity in my mind, my body and my soul So if the priest you speak of actually What if, instead, your pastor wrote the By Your grace, in purity I will remain said that it was not his place to reach out homily for most Sundays and had it read to a parishioner who was seriously ill, by the deacon? That way the congregation For perfect purity, Your precious mother I respectfully—but strongly—disagree. would understand it more readily, but Is our model, our guide and our mentor He may have been concerned about not it would be explained to them that the She, who is pure of heart and body, like wanting to alarm the person by showing message itself came from the pastor. Also, no other up unannounced, but that issue is resolved have you thought about communicating simply—by calling the family ahead your concern to your parish council—or Guide us Gentle Woman every day of time to ask if the individual might even to the pastor directly? With your help, God’s most perfect welcome a visit. If yours is a large creature, parish, I am not surprised that the priest (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth From this precious virtue I will not stray did not notice your husband’s absence Doyle at [email protected] and immediately—but, as you said, he was 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York And like a rose, so perfect, pure, and white alerted to the situation. 12203.) † The fragrance of this virtuous purity Rises up to heaven’s height Readers may submit prose or poetry for faith column The Criterion invites readers to address, parish and telephone number submit original prose or poetry relating with submissions. (Sandra Hartlieb is a member of St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis. 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Blue Mass Washington Cardinal Donald Rest in peace W. Wuerl greets officers from Prince George’s County, Md., Please submit in writing to our office by 10 a.m. Thursday before the 23rd Annual Blue before the week of publication; be sure to state date of death. Mass for the Archdiocese Obituaries of archdiocesan priests serving our archdiocese are of Washington on May 2 listed elsewhere in The Criterion. Order priests and religious at St. Patrick Church in sisters and brothers are included here, unless they are natives Washington. The Mass, of the archdiocese or have other connections­ to it; those are celebrated preceding separate obituaries on this page. National Police Week, offers worshippers an opportunity BROUGHTON, Ron L., GEHRING, Mildred M., 90, to pray for those in law 62, St. Roch, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Batesville, April 25. enforcement and fire safety, April 26. Husband of Wife of Myron Gehring. remember those who have Kathy Broughton. Father of Mother of Jay and Jon Gehring. fallen and support those who serve. Amy Matthews and Alyssa Sister of Jean Simmermeyer. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Broughton. Brother of Grandmother of four. Catholic Standard) Cindy, Dan, Leon and Neal GRUBBS, Deborah A. Broughton. (Cross), 53, St. Mary of the CAESAR, Alice J., 67, Immaculate Conception, Holy Family, New Albany, Aurora, April 14. Mother April 26. Wife of Robert of Cassandra and Chelsey Yvonne Shanks and Aquilla PEARCE, Edward, 86, RICHART, Larry A., 81, and Donna Purdy. Sister of Caesar. Mother of Scott Grubbs. Daughter of Sharon Stokes. Grandmother of five. Annunciation, Brazil, St. Mark the Evangelist, 12. Grandmother of eight. April 20. Husband of Janet Caesar. Sister of JoAnn Cross. Sister of Randy Cross. Great-grandmother of eight. Indianapolis, April 26. Father Great‑grandmother of eight. Pearce. Father of Lori of Jennifer Jones, Angela Glotzbach and Sue Hubbuch. Great-great-grandmother of two. TURNER, Russell A., 57, GORDON, Roy L., 91, Shoemaker. Grandfather of Runholt, Michelle and Mark DWYER, Patricia A., 75, NICHOLAS-HESTER, St. Mary of the Immaculate St. Mary, Greensburg, eight. Great-grandfather of four. Richart. Brother of Joyce SS. Philomena and Cecilia, April 26. Father of Joyce Peggy D., 81, Holy Angels, Conception, Aurora, April PROW, Martha A. (Lenfert), Haboush and Msgr. Paul Oak Forest, April 25. Wife Gilmore. Grandfather of one. Indianapolis, April 23. Mother 24. Husband of Sue Turner. 69, Our Lady of Perpetual Richart. Grandfather of seven. of James Dwyer. Mother Great-grandfather of one. of Aaron Churchill, Anthony Father of Tiffany Maynard, Help, New Albany, April 28. SLAYMAN, Edna, 94, of Mollie Peters, Sean and Jones I, Robin Hester-Rush, Adam and Michael Voyt and HIGGS, Alicia F., 88, Mother of Michelle Snyder St. Mary, Greensburg, March 19. Patrick Dwyer. Sister of Deborah, Lawrence and Andy Turner. Son of Lois Daniel Erhart. Grandmother St. Michael, Brookville, and Shawn Welsh. Sister of Mother of Katherine Lux Robert Hester II. Sister of Turner. Brother of Jeff, Jerry of eight. April 28. Mother of Barbara Mary Alice Knott and Madra and Phillip Kohlstaedt. Claudia Nicholas and Lydia and Steve Turner. Grandfather Ellis, Bonnie Foltz and Stemle. Grandmother of four. Stepmother of Paula Kidwell, ERNSTBERGER, Carolyn, Bill Higgs. Sister of Judy Tillman. Grandmother of 40. Judith Murray and James of four. 82, St. Anthony of Padua, REUTER, Mary L., 91, Meyer and Ethel Westerfield. Great-grandmother of 51. Slayman. Sister of Luella Clarksville, April 12. Wife St. Andrew the Apostle, UNVERZAGT, Margaret, Grandmother of seven. of Vernon Ernstberger. O’HARA, John D., 86, Christ Indianapolis, April 27. Mother Knueven. Grandmother and 94, Our Lady of Lourdes, Great‑grandmother of two. Mother of Brenda Crockett, the King, Indianapolis, April of Mia Carrithers, Theresa great‑grandmother of several. Indianapolis, April 26. Mother Charlie, Jay, Michael and Ron KENO, Celestine (Stokes), 23. Husband of Patricia O’Hara. Melosci, Christine, Gregry, STRIECKER, Clarissa M., of Jody Diekhoff, Mary Ann Ernstberger. Sister of John 87, Holy Angels, Indianapolis, Father of Maureen O’Hara Justin, Michael and Phillip 90, St. Louis, Batesville, Sharp and Diane Stadtmiller. Bolly. Grandmother of 14. April 18. Mother of Stacie Riner, Kevin, Patrick and Sean Reuter. Grandmother of 27. April 29. Mother of Lucy Grandmother of 10. Great‑grandmother of five. and Philip Keno, Sr. Sister of O’Hara. Grandfather of eight. Great-grandmother of 32. Broughton, Evelyn Farr Great‑grandmother of 19. † Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government WASHINGTON (CNS)—In front of Opportunity Initiative” would provide secretary for Integral Human Development Pence told the crowd that “believers a small crowd of cabinet members and recommendations on programs and for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops of every background have a champion in religious leaders at the White House Rose policies where faith-based and community (USCCB), said his department looks forward President Trump,” and he reminded them Garden on May 3, President Donald J. organizations could partner with the to working with the White House on this of Trump’s executive order signed a year Trump announced, and then signed, an government to “deliver more effective initiative, and hopes it will “continue to have ago, also in a Rose Garden ceremony, executive order giving faith-based groups solutions to poverty.” the freedom and the space to serve the least which he said assured people of faith a stronger voice in the federal government. It also pointed out that the new office of these, as the Gospel mandates.” that “no one would be penalized for their “It’s a great day,” he said after signing would enable the Trump administration “Overcoming poverty and challenging religious beliefs.” the order and passing out pens to religious to know of failures, within the executive other social problems like the opioid crisis The new executive order takes that a leaders who surrounded him outside on branch, of complying with religious takes all hands on deck,” he said in a May 4 step further, he added. the spring morning for the National Day liberty protections, and would ensure that statement, adding that faith communities Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, of Prayer event. faith-based organizations have “equal have “collaborated with government one of several faith leaders to deliver a No details about the order were given access to government funding and equal partners in this country at the federal, state prayer from a podium on the White House at the ceremony, but religious leaders were right to exercise their deeply held beliefs.” and local levels for a very long time.” lawn, prayed that people would have the reminded of the work they do in caring The initiative will be led by the newly The May 3 ceremony to announce grace to stay close to God and one another. for those in need, and were assured by created position of adviser to the White this office began with a series of prayers, He also prayed for government leaders the president that their religious freedom House Faith and Opportunity Initiative, and led first by Vice President Mike Pence, and for believers to have the strength and would continue to be protected by the will be supported by community and faith who also told the crowd that he and the courage to stand up for their faith. federal government. leaders outside of the federal government. president frequently have people telling Trump said prayer has “forged the A White House document posted online It will have designated liaisons from them: “We’re praying for you.” identity of this nation,” and has also after the order was signed and said its executive departments and federal agencies. He said the Bible “tells us to persevere sustained it. purpose was to ensure that faith-based and A faith-based office is not new to the in prayer,” and noted that the American He told the group that the new office community organizations “have strong White House. Previous administrations, people do this every day and would do this was a necessary step because in solving advocates” in the White House and the including those of Presidents Barack Obama in a particular way during the National Day many of today’s problems and challenges, federal government. and George W. Bush, had similar offices. of Prayer when many would “bow a head “faith is more powerful than government, It said the “White House Faith and Jonathan Reyes, assistant general or bend a knee” to pray for the nation. and nothing is more powerful than God.” †

Date set for final approval of canonization of Blessed Paul VI, Blessed Romero VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican to be announced shortly after the announced that final approval would be consistory. given on May 19 for the canonizations Meanwhile, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, of Blesseds Paul VI, Archbishop Oscar Vatican secretary of state, has said that Romero and four others. Blessed Paul’s canonization will take Pope Francis already cleared the place at the end of the Synod of Bishops way for their canonizations earlier this on youth and discernment, scheduled for year with the publication of decrees Oct. 3-28. recognizing a miracle attributed to the The other men and women to be intercession of each one of the blesseds. canonized include: Father Francesco The Vatican said on May 3 that an Spinelli of Italy, founder of the Sisters “ordinary public consistory”—a meeting Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament; of the pope with cardinals resident in Father Vincenzo Romano, who worked Rome and invited bishops and other with the poor of Naples, Italy, until his dignitaries—would be held on May 19 to death in 1831; Mother Catherine Kasper, finalize the approval of six canonizations. the German founder of the religious This meeting of cardinals and promoters congregation, the Poor Handmaids of the sainthood causes formally ends the of Jesus Christ; and Nazaria Ignacia process of approving a new saint. March Mesa, the Spanish founder of President Donald J. Trump holds up an executive order he signed during a White House ceremony on The dates and locations for the the Congregation of the Missionary May 3 to establish a faith-based office, the White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative. canonization ceremonies are expected Crusaders of the Church. † (CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters) The Criterion Friday, May 11, 2018 Page 15 Survivors hope pope will act against ‘epidemic’ of abuse ROME (CNS)—Three Chilean abuse told in 2005 by the survivors who met with Pope Francis said diocesan promotor his apology to them must be accompanied of justice that the by concrete actions, not only against those accusations against who commit sexual abuse, but against Karadima were those who cover it up. credible. “I have never seen someone be so However, Hamilton contrite about what he was telling me,” continued, no action Juan Carlos Cruz told journalists on May was taken until 2. “I also felt that he was hurting, which 2009, when all three for me was very solemn. I don’t know survivors gave a what word to use because it’s not often statement regarding the pope really says sorry to you and Karadima’s abuse apologizes to you. He said, ‘I was part of during Hamilton’s the problem, I caused this and I’m sorry.’ ” marriage annulment Jose Andres Murillo, another of the process, which was Chilean survivors, said, “All of us had then sent to the different experiences with the pope, and Congregation for the even if we saw the forgiveness the pope Doctrine of the Faith. asked, we’re waiting for actions. “Cardinal Errazuriz “We always said that we’re not here was covering up to do public relations, but for actions,” Karadima’s crimes,” Murillo said. “That’s what I’m waiting Hamilton said. In the for.” eyes of a court and the Pope Francis had victims, “he is a real invited Cruz, Murillo criminal, a man who and James Hamilton was covering up the to stay at the Domus vile acts of Karadima.” Sanctae Marthae, the Cruz said he told Chilean clerical sex abuse survivors Juan Carlos Cruz, James Hamilton and Jose Andres Murillo are pictured during a news Vatican residence the pope how he was conference at the Foreign Press Association building in Rome on May 2. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) where he lives, and demonized by both to meet with him Cardinal Errazuriz and his successor, committee of the Chilean bishops’ Pope Francis said once protests began individually on Cardinal Riccardo Ezzati, in a leaked conference just three weeks after Bishop after the appointment, Bishop Barros April 27-29. They met e-mail between the two prelates. Barros’ appointment to Osorno was offered his resignation a second time. Pope Francis him again as a group “I told him how these two men lacked announced in 2015. The Vatican would not “I said, ‘No, you go [to Osorno],’ ” on April 30. respect toward a person, which was comment on the letter. the pope said. “The Barros investigation The Chilean survivors have alleged known because they did the same to In it, Pope Francis thanked the continued, but no evidence emerged. That that Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno—then Jimmy [Hamilton] and Jose [Murillo]. committee members for expressing their is all I wanted to say. I cannot convict him, a priest—had witnessed their abuse by They called me a ‘serpent,’ they called me “concern” over the appointment, as well because I have no evidence; but I am also his mentor, Father Fernando Karadima. everything. I told the Holy Father and he as for their “prudent and constructive” convinced that he is innocent.” In 2011, the Vatican sentenced Father said he was hurt,” Cruz said. suggestions made to him in February 2014. A short time after returning from Karadima to a life of prayer and penance In a letter released on April 11, Pope According to the letter, Archbishop his visit to Chile and Peru, the Vatican after finding him guilty of sexually Francis said he had been mistaken in his Ivo Scapolo, the nuncio to Chile, asked announced Pope Francis’ decision to send abusing boys. assessment of the situation in Chile, and Bishop Barros to resign as military Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, a Briefing journalists on their meeting he begged the forgiveness of the survivors ordinary, the position he held then, and respected expert in clerical sexual abuse, with the pope, the survivors read and others he offended. He invited the take a sabbatical. The nuncio, the letter to Chile to investigate. The Vatican said a prepared statement, saying they three survivors to Rome, and called all said, told Bishop Barros that two other the archbishop’s mission was prompted by recognized and appreciated “this gesture of the Chilean bishops to the Vatican for bishops connected to Father Karadima “recently received information.” and the enormous hospitality of these a meeting, which numerous media have would be asked to do the same. “The The Vatican never specified what that days.” reported will be on May 14-17. nuncio’s comment complicated and information was, but the Associated Press “For almost 10 years, we have been At a news conference after meeting blocked any eventual path to offering a reported on Feb. 5 that nearly three years treated as enemies because we fight with priests of the Archdiocese of year’s sabbatical,” the pope wrote without earlier the pope was given a letter from against sexual abuse and cover up in the Santiago on April 19, Cardinal Ezzati further clarification. Cruz graphically describing the abuse Church,” the statement said. “In these denied he had misinformed the pope on Speaking with journalists on his flight he suffered and alleging that then-Father days, we met the friendly face of the the abuse crisis, and he said those who to Rome from Lima, Peru, in January, Barros was in the room as it happened. Church, completely different from the one have “committed a very serious offense” Pope Francis said he was convinced of Cruz told reporters on May 2 that we had seen before.” must “recognize it, repent and repair the Bishop Barros’ innocence and refused to although he didn’t ask Pope Francis All three sharply criticized the Chilean wrong they have done.” accept his resignation when it was offered. about the letter, his nearly three-hour bishops for their role in “misinforming the The cardinal also called for Bishop “[Bishop Barros] came to Rome, and I conversation with the pope led him pope” on the reality of sexual abuse. Barros to step aside “for the good of the said, ‘No. That’s not how it works. Because to believe “that the pope truly was When asked whether they also people of God and the Church.” that would be an admission of guilt. In misinformed.” received an apology from the bishops of Even before Bishop Barros’ all cases, if there are guilty parties, an The pope “wanted evidence and proof, Chile, Cruz said, “Pope Francis asked appointment, Church leaders had investigation has to be made.’ So, I refused and he asked forgiveness because there forgiveness for himself and on behalf of expressed their reservations about him his resignation,” the pope said. was proof,” Cruz said. “It was clear that the universal Church. The bishops of Chile and other bishops associated with The pope’s appointment of Bishop the pope was very misinformed. I don’t don’t know how to ask for forgiveness.” Father Karadima. Barros as head of the Diocese of Osorno think the pope lied. I truly believe he was Hamilton said that the former The Associated Press on Jan. 11 in January 2015 sparked several protests— misinformed. I told him with my voice archbishop of Santiago, Cardinal published what it said was a letter from most notably at the bishop’s installation what I wrote in the letter. I think he has a Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, was Pope Francis to members of the permanent Mass. very clear view of the situation now.” † CHARITY Employment continued from page 12 Classified Directory Full-Time Associate Coordinator of Youth Ministry community encouraging For information about rates for classified advertising, call (317) 236-1454. Position Available them. 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Basketball tournament champs in Enochsburg Shown here are the 1955 Eagles basketball team and cheerleaders from the former St. John the Evangelist Parish in Enochsburg. The priest at left is Father Ambrose Schneider, longtime pastor of the Batesville Deanery faith community. According to a note on the back of the photo, the team won the Franklin County tournament that year. The former St. John the Evangelist Parish merged with the former St. Maurice Parish in Decatur County in 2014. St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Decatur County was then formed from the two previous parishes.

(Would you like to comment on or share information about this photo? Contact archdiocesan archivest Julie Motyka at 800-382-9836, ext. 1538; 317-236-1538; or by e-mail at [email protected].) First Communion Top: First Communion was celebrated on April 14 at St. Boniface Church in Fulda. Pictured, front row, from left: Kasen Hildenbrand, Lilly Gogel, Austyn Oeding, Lila Hildenbrand and Seger Collett. Middle row: Altar server Benjamin Mangum, Waylon Wampler, Jace Welch and Clark Schaefer. Back row: catechist Karen Mangum, Benedictne Father Anthony Vinson, pastor of the parish, and catechist Karen Scherzer. (Submitted photo)

Bottom: St. Meinrad Church in St. Meinrad celebrated its first Communion Mass on April 15. Pictured, front row, from left: Jake Arnold, Gracie Gruber and Tyler Fromme. Back row: Altar server Benjamin Mangum, catechist Karen Mangum, Benedictine Father Anthony Vinson, pastor of the parish, and catechist Karen Scherzer. (Submitted photo) States file lawsuits to end DACA WASHINGTON (CNS)—Continuing Until it can do so—the administration was the legal drama against a program that given 90 days to justify its action—the Celebrate Your Life & Faith protects some 800,000 young adults Department of Homeland Security, which brought into the country without legal administers the program, must continue What is your legacy? How will you be remembered? documentation as minors, seven states to accept new applications and renew have filed a lawsuit attempting once more documents for those already enrolled, the That’s up to you. At Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, to end it. judge said. every day we help families make their wishes known Joined by Alabama, Arkansas, Some see the push by Texas, and the Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina and other states filing the lawsuit, as a move through funeral pre-planning. We have proudly served West Virginia, the state of Texas is leading to force the Supreme Court of the United the charge in a lawsuit filed on May 1 that States to ultimately rule on DACA and on all parishes of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis since 1971. says then-President Barack Obama and his the future of those enrolled in it. Contact us today to learn the importance of selecting a administration unlawfully and unilaterally The U.S. Conference of Catholic granted what amounts to “citizenship” Bishops repeatedly has spoken in favor of Catholic funeral home and to schedule your free pre- to “otherwise unlawfully present aliens” the young adults, and urged the government when it approved in 2012 the Deferred to find a legislative solution that would planning appointment at O’Riley. Action for Childhood Arrivals program. allow them to stay in the U.S. and Popularly known as DACA, the program ultimately to find a path toward citizenship. grants a renewable work permit and other The May 1 lawsuit is not the first time temporary documentation to the young states have tried to end DACA. In 2017, adults if they meet certain conditions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urged Saying it was unlawful, President Donald the Trump administration to end DACA by J. Trump announced the program’s end in Sept. 5 or face a lawsuit by more than September, and asked Congress to hash 20 states. A different group of 20 attorneys out a legislative solution by March, but general wrote to the administration urging lawmakers have not done so. the president to keep the program. Since Trump’s announcement, DACA The president said in the past that he has been on a legal roller coaster. Most wanted to make a decision “with heart” recently, a federal district judge from the when it comes to DACA, but handed the (317) 787-8224 | 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis, IN 46227 District of Columbia ruled on April 24 decision over to lawmakers who cannot that the Trump administration did not seem to find a way to pass legislation tied ORileyFuneralHome.com explain why DACA was “unlawful” when to it that does not also involve funding it announced it was going to rescind it. other controversial immigration projects. †