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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Taking aim ment said the Church can never be con- The 36-page declaration, titled wanted its contents to be accepted by the at the notion that “one religion is as good sidered merely as “one way of salvation “Dominus Iesus: On the Unicity and entire Church. as another,” a new Vatican document alongside those constituted by the other Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and Cardinal Ratzinger said the document emphasized the “exclusive, universal and religions.” the Church,” was signed by Cardinal was drafted in response to “the growing absolute” value of Jesus Christ and said And despite a certain level of commu- Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the presence of confused or erroneous ideas the Catholic Church is necessary for sal- nion with other Christian churches, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the or opinions” in the Church generally and vation. “Church of Christ ... continues to exist Faith. in certain theological circles that cast While acknowledging that non- fully only in the Catholic Church,” said In a letter to the world’s bishops, doubt upon Christianity’s universal mis- Christians can be saved through a special the document, released at the Vatican Cardinal Ratzinger said Pope John Paul sion. grace that comes from Christ, the docu- Sept. 5. II had approved the document and See SALVATION, page 9

Celebration in the Spirit of Hope Visa changes could keep Father and son some religious team up for workers out of Jubilee liturgy United States

By Mary Ann Wyand Sisters of Providence at

Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Jubilee is one week away, and Father Patrick say new rules would hurt Beidelman hopes that at least 30,000 Catholics will come to the Sept. 16 eucharistic liturgy at the RCA immigrant sisters Dome in Indianapolis. The archdiocesan Jubilee celebration begins at WASHINGTON (CNS)—Religious 2:30 p.m. and also includes the confirmation of more orders that bring sisters and brothers from than 3,000 teen-agers and adults as well as a nuptial other countries to work in the United blessing for married couples. States are looking anxiously at the As master of ceremonies for the liturgical aspects Sept. 30 “sunset” date of a religious of the celebration, Father Beidelman said he wants to workers visa program. share this once-in-a-lifetime Church event with tens of After 10 years as a “temporary” pro- thousands of Catholics from central and southern gram that has been renewed on a short-

Indiana. Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann term basis twice, users of the visa cate- “Come and gather as Church,” he said, “and let’s Holy Spirit parishioner Robert Beidelman of Indianapolis talks with his son, Father gory would like to see it made a perma- ask for the gift of the Spirit. Let’s be caught up in the Patrick Beidelman, about liturgical arrangements for the archdiocesan Jubilee cele- nent part of immigration law and are sup- presence of Christ among us, and all his blessings to bration on Sept. 16 at the RCA Dome. He built the large altar and ambo for use dur- porting a bill to do just that. us and all that he is challenging us to do.” ing the eucharistic liturgy. But concerns by a key House member Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is the principal about fraudulent use of the visas could celebrant for the eucharistic liturgy, and 20 bishops, eucharistic ministers. to ensure ample time to park and result in changes to the program that two archabbots and several diocesan priests will assist The Jubilee liturgy is expected locate seating in the dome. would make it impossible for some reli- with the Mass and anointing during the sacrament of to last two hours, and people are “The RCA Dome staff is accus- gious groups to use them. confirmation. Communion will be distributed by 381 encouraged to arrive an hour early See JUBILEE, page 11 As introduced, the bill—H.R. 1871 in the House and S. 2406 in the Senate— would make permanent the category of visas that allow about 5,000 nonclergy Students help religious workers a year to come to the United States. Catholic religious orders, dioceses and parishes account for volunteers make between 1,000 and 1,500 of those visas a year. 30,000 rosaries The Immigration Subcommittee of the See VISA, page 12 By Susan M. Bierman

Time is running out for eighth-graders at St. Lawrence School in Indianapolis, who along with many other people across the country are hurrying to make 30,000 rosaries for the archdiocese’s Jubilee celebration next week. The rosaries will be given away to people who attend Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. “I wish that the people who get these rosaries enjoy them as much as we did making them,” said Wyatt Stokes, an eighth-grader at St. Lawrence School. Wyatt and 38 of his classmates are using their religion class time to make the rosaries. Most of the students had never made rosaries prior to last Thursday when the group began the task. The students completed 51 rosaries in about an hour last Thursday. At that rate, the students are expected to complete about 300 rosaries to be blessed by a priest and

Photo by Susan M.Photo by Bierman sent to the RCA Dome. St. Lawrence School in Indianapolis eighth-graders Wyatt Stokes (left) and Jack The St. Lawrence students got involved making the Reuter make rosaries to be distributed at the Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: rosaries when parishioner Jo Stapleton, who had heard The Great Jubilee on Sept. 16 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. See ROSARIES, page 11 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000

Celebration in the Spirit Jubilee Masses for senior of Hope: The Great Jubilee citizens and young adults he major event of the archdiocese’s Jubilee Year celebra- Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubilee T tion will take place Sept. 16 in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis with Celebration in the Spirit of Hope: The will be the highlight of the Jubilee Year, but several other Great Jubilee. Everyone in the archdiocese is invited to attend special Masses will be celebrated throughout the year. this special Mass to celebrate 2,000 years of Jesus Christ and These Masses will focus on senior citizens and young the carrying forward of the faith into the new millennium. adults, but are open to all. Archbishop Daniel M. Buech- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and at least 20 other bishops lein said the Masses will celebrate the contributions of and several archdiocesan priests will concelebrate Mass and con- those who have shouldered the faith through the past cen- firm more than 3,000 people from the archdiocese. The Mass is tury and the younger generation that is being asked to scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. † carry it forward. Archdiocesan indulgence churches Young Adult Masses (Ages 18-39) The faithful can receive an indulgence—an amnesty of any Nov. 1 St. Paul Catholic Center, Bloomington, 7 p.m. temporal punishment accrued because of past sins—by making a Nov. 4 St. Louis Church, Batesville, 7:30 p.m. pilgrimage to an indulgence church during the Jubilee Year. It is Senior Citizen Masses recommended that a sacramental confession and Eucharist be administered at the pilgrimage site to receive the indulgence. Oct. 22 St. Charles Borromeo Church, Bloomington Pilgrims should also pray for the intentions of Pope John Paul II. 3 p.m. Nov. 19 Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse Chapel, The designated indulgence churches are: Oldenburg, 2 p.m. • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis • Immaculate Conception Church, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods • St. Andrew Church, Richmond Symphony to present special program • St. Charles Borromeo Church, Bloomington In honor of Celebrating the Spirit of Hope and the confirmandi, • St. Mary Church, New Albany Celebrating the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is offering a special 20 per- • St. Anthony Church, Morris cent group discount for its Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 performances of • Monte Cassino Chapel, St. Meinrad The Dream of Gerontius by Sir Edward Elgar. • Holy Trinity Church, Edinburgh. the jubilee This inspirational composition is set to the 19th century poem Readers should check with the individual churches for times by John Henry Cardinal Newman. It is the story of a soul’s jour- of Masses and when confessions will be heard. † ney from death through the judgment, purgatory and finally to in the God. The oratorio is said to be one of the greatest choral master- works in classical music. Archdiocese Make a weekend of it! The performance at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Participants in Celebrating the Spirit of Hope: The Great Jubi- Indianapolis will feature the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and the of Indianapolis lee may want to consider spending the weekend in Indianapolis. university choirs from Ball State, Indiana, Indiana State, Purdue The Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association has estab- and Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. lished a toll-free number through which jubilee event participants Call Sara Brook at 317-231-6788 or e-mail her at can make hotel reservations and receive other information of [email protected] for more information and to make reserva- interest. The number is 800-556-INDY (800-556-4639). † tions. Specify Code #CG2000 to receive the discount. †

Novena to the Holy Spirit Novena al Espíritu Santo Suggested approach: • Recuérdese de la presencia de Dios. Haga la señal de la cruz. • Remind yourself of the presence of God. Make the sign of the cross. • Lea despacio un pasaje de las Escrituras. Pase al menos cinco minutos meditando • Slowly read one of the Scripture passages. Spend at least five minutes reflecting on it sobre ello y orando con ello mismo. and praying with it. • Vuelva a leer el pasaje y luego lea la reflexión. Pase unos momentos poniendo • Reread the passage and then read the reflection. Spend a few moments paying atten- atención a cualesquier conexiones entre ellos. tion to any connections between them. • Concluya su oración diciendo la oración sugerida. • Bring your prayer to a close by praying the suggested prayer. • Pase dos días en cada pasaje de la Escritura. El último día, vuelva al pasaje que • Spend two days on each Scripture passage. On the final day, return to the passage más le conmovió a Ud. that you were most moved by. Novena Semana, 10-16 de septiembre: Ungido a servir Week Nine, September 10-16: Anointed to Serve Escritura: Isaías 61:1-3, Lucas 4:16-21, Mateo 28:16-20 Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Luke 4:16-21Matthew 28:16-20 Reflexión: Cuando Jesús empieza su Oración: Jesús, llénanos con el mismo Reflection: As Jesus begins his public Prayer: Jesus, fill us with the same ministerio público, recurre a la Espíritu que sentiste cuando leíste este ministry, he turns to Scripture to Spirit you felt when you read this pas- Escritura para describir su llamada y la pasaje de Isaías. Manténnos cerca de ti describe his call and the mission that sage from Isaiah. Keep us close to you misión que viene del mismo. Cuando y haznos tus socios en tu misión. nos reunimos en el RCA Dome el flows from it. As we gather in the and make us your partners in your Déjanos ser sacramentos que hacen tu sábado, entendemos que como discípu- RCA Dome on Saturday, we recognize mission. Let us be sacraments who amor presente, visible y tangible en las that as disciples of Jesus we are called make your love present, visible, and los de Jesús, somos llamados a la vidas de la gente. Además pudiéramos to that same mission through our initi- tangible in people’s lives. May we also misma misión por nuestra iniciación en añadir, “Hoy este pasaje de la Escritura ation into the Christian community. say, “Today this Scripture passage is la comunidad cristiana. También debe- We, too, must become the bearers of fulfilled in your hearing.” Amen. mos hacernos los portadores de la se cumple en tu audiencia”. Amén. Good News in word and deed. Buenas Nuevas en palabra y hecho.

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I was so ried, to grow in the faith and to pass it very well during their growing up years.” drawn to try and become pregnant. God More than two years ago, Julie along to their children and the community. There are several Familia units cur- was really talking to my heart.” Urasky, a non-Catholic, was looking for The program is currently being offered rently established throughout Indian- In addition, Urasky said Familia has a substitute for her regular Bible study at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little apolis, and this year Familia is expanding enhanced the family’s time at Mass. meetings. Flower), St. Lawrence and Holy Spirit to several other parishes in the arch- “We have really enjoyed going to Through her conversations with other parishes in Indianapolis and at Our Lady diocese. Mass together as a family. It’s been a mothers at her daughter’s eastside of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood. First-year Familia groups for Mothers completely different experience than parochial school, she learned of Familia, Familia’s two main programs are of Young Children are scheduled to start going to other services,” she said. a program which is entering its fourth Mothers of Young Children and this fall in Indianapolis at Little Flower “At other services, the children would year in the Indianapolis area. Husbands and Fathers. and St. Lawrence parishes and at Holy just get fidgety or bored. For some reason Little did she know then that nearly Both are four-year programs that meet Name Parish in Beech Grove, Our Lady in Mass, they are loving, hugging, touchy three years later, she’d have a third child twice a month during the school year. of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood and very affectionate. During Mass, it is and be on the verge of entering the Each meeting consists of a Gospel and St. Michael Parish in Greenfield. A very much a family unit and not just dif- Catholic Church. reflection, catechesis and study of a first-year unit for Husbands and Fathers ferent people sitting next to each other in “It was totally God that brought me Church document that applies to family is scheduled to start in the fall at St. the pews going through the service here,” Urasky said. life. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis. together.” “When I first started [Familia], I had In addition, Familia also offers days of Urasky is entering her third year in This fall, Urasky is looking forward to primarily a negative perception because reflection through the year on various Familia at Little Flower. Her husband, going through the Rite of Christian my husband had fallen away from the themes. Alan, is completing his first year. Initiation of Adults with Alan as her Church, and we were going to a Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, vicar general One eternal gift of Familia, Urasky sponsor. She is also anticipating receiving Methodist church. of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, has said, has been the addition of their 5- her first Communion with her daughter. “I had a negative perception based on spoken at some of these reflection days. month-old daughter, Katherine. Their “I think of myself as Catholic but old ideas of the Church being focused on “My association with Familia has been other two children are Anjulia, 7, and know I need to go through RCIA, which I guilt and so many rules. But through very positive,” Msgr. Schaedel said. Maxwell, 5. am very looking forward to,” Urasky Familia and going to the classes and “I think Familia is a wonderful organi- “Before Familia, we thought that we said. “This program [Familia] has defi- especially through conversing with other zation, particularly for young parents and were through and that we couldn’t afford nitely been life-changing for us.” Catholic women, I have really learned the young families to learn more about the any more children,” Urasky said. For more information about either par- beauty of the Catholic Church.” faith and put their faith into action. It “But through Familia, I learned that it ticipating or starting a Familia group, Familia is a program which aims to responds to a need to catechize young is not about the money and that we were contact the program’s area directors, Dave and Stephanie Luke, at 765-342- 4905. Archdiocesan leaders begin Disciples in (Katie DeFreese is a member of Our Lady Mission training to boost evangelization of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.) † Two members of the Archdiocesan member of the Archdiocesan Multi- Catholic Evangelization Association Correction Disciples in Mission Leadership Team cultural Commission and Pastoral (PNCEA) conducted the training at the traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Council, and Jesuit Father Joe Folzen- Kellogg Conference Center of Gallaudet A map in the Jubilee special fea- diocesan coordinators’ training workshop logen, evangelization coordinator for the University. Disciples in Mission is a pro- ture section on Sept. 1 misidentified Aug. 25-27. archdiocese, joined a group that included gram the archdiocese will be using to St. John the Evangelist Church in Celina Acosta-Taylor, a parishioner at people from 30 other dioceses. train local parish leaders to help the entire Indianapolis. † Sacred Heart in Jeffersonsville and a The staff of the Paulist National See DISCIPLES, page 21

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Executive Editor Greg A. Otolski, Managing Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus There’s a place Editorial for you, and it’s free!

here’s a place for you and The Great Jubilee 2000 contains yours at the RCA Dome here a message of the deepest kind of Embryo experimentation in Indianapolis at 2:30 p.m. liberation made possible by the T(Eastern Standard Time) on power of the Holy Spirit, who alone Saturday, Sept. 16, and it’s free! No can help us as individuals and com- ere are a couple basic principles human beings to provide spare parts or matter who you are or how you are munities free ourselves from those we should try to keep in mind replacement parts for other human related to our Church, there’s a habits and lukewarm attitudes that Hwhen deciding whether or not a beings, after which the no-longer- place for you. keep us down. The Holy Spirit particular action is right: needed human beings are discarded. Could you use a lift in your life? gives us life in Christ Jesus. The • The end doesn’t justify the means. The Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Do you sometimes feel that life is Holy Spirit helps us reach for the • A human embryo is a human person. Life has condemned the harvesting of These two basic principles are in play stem cells from embryos. It said that losing its meaning? Are you looking full measure of human freedom, no right now because of the controversy the embryo, as a “human individual,” for people who care? Are you look- matter what our age or status in over the use of human embryos to has a right to its own life and that, ing for a sense of belonging to a society. Freedom in the Spirit is obtain stem cells for the treatment of therefore, “any intervention that is not community of hope? Are there days available to every one of us, no diseases. The embryos are destroyed in for the good of that embryo is a detri- lately when you feel like you can matter what our condition of faith the process. mental act to that right.” only hang on to hope by a thread? and hope. Those who are in favor of creating Pope John Paul II, speaking to med- embryos and then using their stem cells ical experts in Rome on Aug. 29, Have you been away from our The Holy Spirit enables us to speak of the great benefits that could emphasized that anything that involves Church home for awhile? Do you open our minds and hearts to know come from experimentation. We might the use and destruction of human wonder if God really cares about that as sisters and brothers of Christ be able to relieve symptoms of, or even embryos is “not morally acceptable, you and yours? Do you need help in we are raised to the status of chil- cure, diseases such as Alzheimer’s, even when their proposed goal is good battling the dark side of life? Do dren of God. Nothing is more Parkinson’s and diabetes—degenerative in itself.” There’s that principle again: diseases that afflict an aging U.S. popu- The end doesn’t justify the means. you wonder how God can allow so important than that! Our greatest lation. President Clinton has said that The Church does not oppose medical many bad things to happen? claim to human dignity is the fact such experimentation can offer “poten- progress and the experimentation nec- If so, come to the RCA Dome on that we are children of God. The tially staggering benefits.” essary for such progress, as long as Saturday, Sept. 16. There’s a place Holy Spirit enables us to discover Obviously, the desired end is good. moral means are used. Therefore, the for you, and it’s free. this divine dimension of our being But the means to that end involve the pope encouraged research using adult Do you go to Church but don’t and life. The Holy Spirit enables us deliberate killing of human beings. cells, which seems promising. Recent Research on embryonic cells had articles also indicate that umbilical cord feel particularly involved or active to free ourselves of the enslavement been prohibited until the National blood and human placentas are also in your faith. Is it hard for you to that comes mainly from the materi- Institutes of Health issued guidelines possible sources of stem cells. think about God and your faith in alism of our thoughts and actions, that permit experimentation under cer- On a related issue: When the pope the hectic pace of everyday life? Is which, in our day, penetrates our tain conditions. The NIH said that only spoke to the medical experts on it kind of rare that you pray during inmost being or, as Pope John Paul “excess” frozen embryos created for fer- Aug. 29, his main topic wasn’t embryo tility treatment can be used, that no experimentation and destruction. He your daily routine? Is your work or II says, into the sanctuary of our monetary or other inducements will be was addressing a conference of 5,000 money or sports or entertainment or consciences. In our conscience, the allowed to donors, and that donors must transplant specialists, and he appar- some person more important to you Holy Spirit gives us the light and be informed that the embryos will not ently thought the topic was important than God? Are you feeling a bit strength for new life in the freedom survive the process. enough to leave his summer residence lukewarm in your faith in God and of the children of God. The Holy In issuing these guidelines, the NIH is at Castel Gandolfo to do so. He His Church? Are you looking for Spirit helps us battle the demons of deliberately circumventing the wishes encouraged organ transplants, calling of the U.S. Congress. Appropriations them a “great step forward in science’s new inspiration for going to sinful ways. bills for the Department of Health and service of man.” He said that the dona- Church? Are you looking for I promise you that our arch- Human Services specifically prohibit tion of organs is “a genuine act of strength to battle the temptations of diocesan Jubilee celebration at the federally funded “research in which a love” because “it is not just a matter of secular materialism? Dome will give you a new sense of human embryo or embryos are giving away something which belongs If so, come to the RCA Dome on liberation. How can I promise that destroyed, discarded or knowingly sub- to us but of giving something of our- jected to risk of injury or death.” It now selves.” Saturday, Sept. 16. There’s a place the Celebration in the Spirit of seems to be OK to experiment on He emphasized, though, that there for you and it’s free. Hope can mean so much to so embryos’ stem cells and kill the must be informed consent from the Are you feeling vibrant in your many? embryos as long as federally funded organ donor, and he condemned the faith? Have you experienced what I don’t make that promise researchers weren’t the ones who commercialization of human organs. could only be described as God’s because it will be a beautiful and extracted the cells from living embryos. The Church is always open to med- direct intervention in your life? Are impressive experience of our Embryo experimentation isn’t an ical progress, but recognizes that not issue only in the United States. In everything that can be done should be you excited about the way God Church at worship. I don’t make Britain, the issue is the cloning of done. Unfortunately, not everyone touches the life of your family? the promise because it will be embryos to obtain their stem cells. It’s agrees with those two principles at the Would you like more of that for exciting to be part of the largest nothing less than the creation of some top of this editorial. † your family? Do you feel a need to gathering of Catholics in the his- — John F. Fink thank God for the gift of your faith, tory of our state. I don’t make the especially in this Jubilee Year? promise because some 20 bishops Would you like for your family to will join us from other dioceses have a visual experience of the throughout the U.S. And I don’t larger Church of southern and cen- make the promise because it will tral Indiana? Would you like to feel be awesome to witness some 3,000 that you are part of something big of us receive the sacrament of con- and important for our society? Do firmation. you want to help build a Church I make the promise of a new Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing Address: 1400 N. 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United States. 97 Marriage is a pro-life 96 Obviously, the entrenched pro-abor- 95 issue, too tionist advocates here in the States are 94 working hard to elect Democrats, because 93 ¡Hay un lugar It is interesting to read about the U.S. their platform approves of abortion, and 92 bishops’ stand on the Democratic plat- to also get approval of the RU-486 abor- 91 form. Naturally, everything is pro-life as tion pill. 90 one would expect and that is very good. It is ludicrous to think a political plat- 89 para usted y es But what about “pro-life” in marriages. form can be dissected to those parts that 88 We need a lot more than natural family one can approve and of those, like abor- 87 planning and weekend retreats. Marriages tion, one disapproves. I would expect that 86 may have been the victims of abuse and “orthodox” Catholics would reject in its 85 gratuito! neglect for a long time, not intentionally entirety a platform that includes approval 84 of course; no one would want marriages of an issue as serious as abortion. 83 to be in the state they are in intentionally. There is no other issue in this country 82 There are many and varied ministries at 81 ay un lugar para usted y sus de la liberación posibilitada por el the parish level, but none for existing that contaminates our society as does 80 familiares en el RCA Dome poder del Espíritu Santo quien a marriages. abortion. Abortion is the quintessential 79 acá en Indianápolis el sábado, solas puede ayudarnos como indi- It may now be so that you can’t baby disregard for human life and is the fore- 78 H16 de septiembre, a las 2:30 viduos y comunidades para marriages too much because they are cry- runner for the violence and debauchery 77 de la tarde (Hora Estándar del librarnos de estas costumbres y ing for help. we now have that is so pompously con- 76 Este), ¡y es gratuito! No importa actitudes tibias que nos atan. El Martha Wennen, New Whiteland demned by its supporters. 75 quien sea o como esté relacionado a Espíritu Santo nos da vida en Cristo Besides prayer, our next best hope to 74 nuestra Iglesia, hay un lugar para Jesús. El Espíritu Santo nos ayuda a Abortion is a major excise abortion from our society is to go 73 usted. lograr abundadamente nuestra liber- to the polls in November and elect both 72 ¿No le vendría mal un estímulo tad humana, sea lo que sea nuestra contaminant politicians that will support appointment 71 en su vida? ¿Siente a veces que la edad o estado en la sociedad. La of judges to the Supreme Court that 70 The Aug. 25 issue of The Criterion vida está perdiendo su significado? libertad en el Espíritu está published a lengthy article covering the respect life, and a party that does not have 69 ¿Está en búsqueda de gente que le disponible a cada uno de nosotros, 68 agreements and disagreements U.S. bish- a pro-abortion platform. We need leaders considere? ¿Busca un sentido de no importa nuestra condición de fe ops have with the Democratic platform. that want to defeat Roe v. Wade and will 67 conexión con una comunidad de la y esperanza. 66 Also, an editorial dealt with the possibil- condemn all surgical and chemical abor- fe? ¿A veces siente que su esper- El Espíritu Santo nos permite ity of the RU-486 abortion pill being tions of human life. 65 anza pende únicamente de un hilo? abrir las mentes y los corazones 64 approved by the FDA for use in the David G. Rinck, West Harrison 63 ¿Hace mucho tiempo que no asiste para que conozcamos que como 62 a la Iglesia? ¿Se pregunta Ud. si hermanas y hermanos de Cristo 61 Dios realmente cuida de Ud. y los somos elevados al estado de hijos 60 suyos? ¿Necesita ayuda para luchar de Dios. ¡No hay nada que sea más 59 con lo malo de la vida? ¿Se pre- importante! Nuestra mayor preten- Letters Policy gunta Ud. por qué Dios permite que sión a la dignidad humana es que 58 Letters from readers are published in readers as necessary based on space limitations, 57 pase tantas malas cosas? somos hijos de Dios. El Espíritu The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s commit- pastoral sensitivity and content (including 56 Si es así, venga al RCA Dome el Santo nos permite descubrir esta ment to “the responsible exchange of freely-held spelling and grammar). In order to encourage 55 sábado, 16 de septiembre. Hay un dimensión divina de nuestra exis- and expressed opinion among the People of God” opinions from a variety of readers, frequent writ- 54 lugar para usted y es gratuito. tencia y vida. El Espíritu Santo nos (Communio et Progressio, 116). ers will ordinarily be limited to one letter every 53 ¿Va a la iglesia pero no se siente permite librarnos de la esclavitud Letters from readers are welcome and every three months. Concise letters (usually less than 52 bien involucrado o activo en nuestra que viene principalmente del mate- effort will be made to include letters from as 200 words) are more likely to be printed. 51 fe? ¿Es difícil para Ud. pensar en rialismo de nuestros pensamientos many people and representing as many viewpoints Letters must be signed, but, for serious rea- 50 as possible. Letters should be informed, relevant, sons, names may be withheld. Dios y en su fe en el paso y acciones, los que actualmente well-expressed and temperate in tone. They must Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” 49 apresurado de la vida cotidiana? penetran nuestra existencia más reflect a basic sense of courtesy and respect. The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, Ind. 48 ¿De algún modo es raro que ore íntima, o como dice el Papa Juan The editors reserve the right to select the let- 46206-1717. Readers with access to e-mail may 47 durante su rutina diaria? ¿Es su tra- Pablo II, penetran el santuario de ters that will be published and to edit letters from send letters to: [email protected]. 46 bajo, dinero, deportes, entreten- nuestras conciencias. En nuestra 45 imiento o alguna persona más conciencia, el Espíritu Santo nos da 44 importante que Dios? ¿Se siente la luz y la fuerza para una nueva 43 Ud. tibio en cuanto a su fe en Dios vida en la libertad de los hijos de 42 y a la Iglesia? ¿Está buscando 41 Dios. El Espíritu Santo nos ayuda a 40 nueva inspiración para ir a la luchar contra los demonios de 39 Iglesia? ¿Está buscando fortaleza acciones pecaminosas. 38 para luchar contra las tentaciones Le prometo que la celebración 37 del materialismo secular? Si es así, del jubileo de nuestra archidiócesis 36 venga al RCA Dome el sábado, 16 en el domo le dará un nuevo sen- 35 de septiembre. Hay un lugar para tido de liberación. ¿Cómo puedo yo 34 usted y es gratuito. prometer que la celebración en el 33 ¿Se siente vibrante en su fe? ¿Ha Espíritu de Esperanza pueda sig- 32 experimentado lo que únicamente nificar tanto para tantos? 31 puede describirse como la interven- No hago promesa porque será 30 ción directa de Dios en su vida? una experiencia bonita y impresion- 29 ¿Está emocionado sobre el modo ante de nuestra Iglesia al rezar. No 28 que Dios toca la vida de su familia? lo prometo porque será emocio- 27 ¿Le gustaría más de este toque para nante ser parte de la mayor reunión 26 su familia? ¿Siente la necesidad de de católicos en la historia de nue- 25 agradecer a Dios el por regalo de su stro estado. No lo prometo porque 24 fe, sobre todo en este Año del unos 20 obispos se reunirán de 23 Jubileo? ¿Le gustaría que su familia todas las demás diócesis a lo largo 22 tuviera una experiencia visual de la de los Estados Unidos. No lo 21 mayor Iglesia de las partes sur y prometo porque será impresionante 20 centro de Indiana? ¿Le gustaría sen- ser testigo de que unas 3,000 per- 19 tir que forma parte de algo grande e 18 sonas de entre nosotros recibirán el 17 importante para nuestra sociedad? sacramento de confirmación. 16 ¿Quiere ayudar a construir una Lo que prometo es un nuevo sen- 15 Iglesia llena de esperanza para los tido de fe y esperanza libertadora 14 demás? Si es así, venga al RCA porque el Espíritu Santo ofrecerá 13 Dome el sábado, 16 de septiembre. aquel don a cada uno de nosotros 12 Hay un lugar para usted y es gratu- que participe. † 11 ito. 10 El Gran Jubileo 2000 tiene un Traducido por: Language Training 9 mensaje del género más profundo Center, Indianapolis 8 7 6 La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en septiembre 5 Maestros/Directores de Educación Religiosa: ¡que ellos puedan contar con 4 la fuerza y dirección del Espíritu Santo cuando pasen la fe Católica a los 3 jóvenes y les den ánimo a ellos a considerar las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la 2 vida religiosa! 1 Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000

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“Miracles,” a Charismatic Weekend, The spiritual practice of photogra- The St. Francis Healthcare Foundation is 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Catholic lay evangelists will be held Sept. 22-24 at Mount phy is the subject of a weekend retreat holding its 33rd annual Chrysanthemum John Schweisthal and Brian Casey will St. Francis Retreat Center in southern Oct. 6-7 at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Ball on Sept. 16 to benefit the St. Francis lead the mission. For more information, Indiana. For more information, call 812- 56th St., in Indianapolis. Participants will Neighborhood Clinic Endowment. The call 812-949-0451 or 812-944-1184. 923-8817. learn to enhance their photography skills event will be held at Conseco Fieldhouse in and spirituality though a shift in perspec- Indianapolis. To purchase tickets or for The Guardian Angel Guild Fall “Abortion and the Hierarchy of tive. For more information, call 317-545- more information, call 317-783-8949. Luncheon and Musical will be held Sept. Morals” is the topic of a pro-life presen- 7681. 21 at Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., tation by Dr. Mark E. Ginter at 7 p.m. on Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in in Carmel. Broadway Show Tunes live Sept. 8 at Little Flower Church, 4720 E. The students of St. Michael School in New Albany and Good News Ministries of music will be featured. Social time is at 13th St., in Indianapolis. Dr. Ginter is an Indianapolis are participating in its South Florida will present “Dare to Live 11:30 a.m., luncheon is at 12:15 p.m. and assistant professor of moral theology at 10th annual Walk-a-thon to raise the Gospel,” a five-day Mission, on Sept. entertainment begins at 1:15 p.m. For more Saint Meinrad School of Theology. $20,000 on Sept. 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. The 24-28. The opening session is Sept. 24 at information, call Sharon Bosler at 317- walk begins at the St. Michael Parish 7 p.m. Daily sessions will be held at 841-3469. † Life Center, 3354 W. 30th St., in VIPs . . . Indianapolis. Students will walk a 2-mile route to raise funds for educational improvements to their school. This year, the students will be joined by at least two Indianapolis Ice hockey players. For more information, call Janet Smith at 317-234-0338 (days) or 317-293-3527 (evenings).

David Burkhard, director of religious education at St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., in Indianapolis will lead a three-part series on Couples Communi- cation. The sessions will take place on the Albert E. and Elizabeth “Betty” A. second Tuesday evening of each month Young of Greensburg will mark their 50th beginning Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Burkhard anniversary on Sept. 16. The couple was holds three Indiana mental health licenses married on that date in 1950 at Holy Family and maintains a part-time marriage and Church in Oldenburg. They will celebrate therapy practice. For more information, with a Mass at 11 a.m. on Sept. 17 at call 317-241-6314, ext. 126. Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann St. Mary Church in Greensburg. A reception will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Maurice Parish Surprise visitor Hall in St. Maurice. They have nine chil- Awards/Grants . . . Father Joseph Dooley (right) arrives just in time for an Aug. 27 groundbreaking ceremony at dren: Ruth E. Rudolf, Mary Jane Schiedler, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis. He was the pastor when the church was dedicated Esther M. Lamport, Harry M., Lawrence J., Knights of Columbus Council #3228, on May 24, 1969, and Father William Munshower (left), the current pastor, was assistant pastor. Edward A., Anthony A., Mark A. and located on Indianapolis’ eastside, has Joining the priests for the groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of the church and school Francis R. Young. They also have 17 grand- earned the distinction of Star Council for are (from left) Duanne Etienne, building executive committee co-chair; Jim Holton, parish council children and three great-grandchildren. The the 1999-2000 fraternal year. The Star president; Brenda Smith, building executive committee co-chair; Bonnie Stevens, school princi- Youngs are members of St. Mary Parish in Council award is the organization’s top pal; and William Paradise, building executive committee member. Greensburg. † international award. †

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From the Archives St. Bridget students

These 25 youngsters made up the sev- enth and eighth grades at St. Bridget Grade School in 1946. They are (left seated, front to back): JoAnn Heater, Gloria Moore and Mary Edna Davidson. The next student is identified only by her last name: Robinson. Then comes Janet Woods and Catherine Smith (now Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa Sister Demetria Smith, mission edu- cator with the archdiocesan Mission Office). Williams, Doris Thomas, Dorothy Drake 1892. The school continued until 1919, Franciscans. After that, it was taken over Second row, seated front to back: and Delores Moore. when St. Rita Parish and School were by the Sisters of Providence of Saint William Lindsay, James Butler, Harold St. Bridget Parish in Indianapolis was established. Mary-of-the-Woods. It closed in 1972. Sherlock, Joseph Guyton and Dorothy established “in Jemy Blake’s woods” in During the pastorate of Father John The parish itself closed in 1994 and Sansbury. 1880 by Father Daniel Curran and 80 McShane (1918-1950), the second pas- parishioners were invited to join SS. Third row, seated front to back: Irish immigrant families. tor, the parish population changed from Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, about Theodore Martin, Clarence Gardner, Father Curran claimed that the Blessed white to black. Before the late 1940s, one mile northeast of the St. Bridget Homer Sherlock, Anthony Moore, and Virgin Mary appeared to him and told him there were no integrated parishes or site. Marian Tolliver. that he was not doing enough for her chil- schools. The parish school for children (Special thanks to Sister Demetria Fourth row, seated front to back: Deloris dren. The priest couldn’t understand what of the original Irish immigrants opened Smith for providing this photo and to Williams, Dorothy Jarrett, Charles Childs, she meant until she appeared as a black in 1881 and closed in 1935. It then Sister Demetria and her sister, Carrie John Richey and Ronald Ferguson, who is Madonna. It was then that Father Curran reopened in 1936 as a school for black Kemp, of St. Monica Parish in Indian- now a Jesuit priest. founded St. Ann’s School for Negro children. From 1881 until 1936, the apolis, for identifying the individuals Standing, left to right: Barbara Jean Children at Ninth and Fayette streets in school was served by Oldenburg pictured.) †

Pope honors adoptive families

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John Paul II praised the adoption of children as a courageous “work of love” and said adoptive families offer a valuable witness to society. “The existence itself of so many children without families suggests adoption as a concrete way of love,” he told some 7,000 participants of the Jubilee for Adoptive Families on Sept. 5 in St. Peter’s Basilica. “Your decision and your commitment are an invita- tion to courage and generos- ity for all of society, in order that this gift be ever greater valued, promoted and legally supported,” he said. This Ad Is The jubilee was organized by the Missionaries of Charity on the third Camera Ready! anniversary of the death of their founder, Mother St. Francis Teresa. Most of the participating 1844 families were Italian and had adopted children from 5x10 India and Romania. The pope said adoptive Neg families provide a valuable witness in the face of self- centered “contradictions” found in modern society. He noted that some couples decide not to have children for selfish reasons or are discouraged by eco- nomic, social or bureau- cratic obstacles. Other couples want a biological child so badly that they turn to “morally reprehensible practices” in medical science, he said, in an apparent reference to artificial insemination. The pope said that adopt- ing children and treating them as one’s own “means recognizing that the relationship between parents and children is not measured solely by genetic parameters,” but is based on gift of self and is “intimate and lasting.” † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000

Indian Church project aims to keep farmers from selling kidneys

RENTACHINTLA, India (CNS)— “brought hope and daily bread” to his The Guntur diocesan Social Service and last two years,” Poli said. Selling a kidney was the only way for “friends who sold kidneys.” Welfare Society launched the irrigation “The growing interest forced me to sell some farmers in southern India to pay off Rentachintla is a Catholic stronghold in project with the help of Misereor, the a kidney,” he added. debts until the Church started an irrigation Guntur Diocese, from where Catholics German bishops’ relief and development His wife Ramana, mother of a 2-year- project. migrated to other parts of the state. Guntur agency, and the local government. old girl, broke into tears when she said her Bobba Venkata, a farmer in is some 1,050 miles south of Delhi. The project, which benefits some 100 husband looks “hale and hearty after the Rentachintla village of Andhra Pradesh Father Raja, a Guntur diocesan official, families, 80 percent of them non- operation, but surely he is ill.” state, sold one of his kidneys for 50,000 said news of farmers selling kidneys “qui- Christians, brings water from low-lying Her husband “cannot even lift a bucket rupees ($1,090) in May and repaid a etly in Delhi” and other cities alerted the streams to some 250 acres of land. of water,” she said. moneylender with interest, reported UCA Church. Venkata, father of two children, told However, Ramana said a Church-built News, an Asian Church news agency He told UCA News that the diocese UCA News that “he feels proud of himself irrigation project that now enables her to based in Thailand. sped up the project because “such a trend for not committing suicide” and that he cultivate red pepper and cotton on her acre At least 14 of his fellow villagers also should not spread among other farmers.” “only sold a part of his body.” of land without waiting for rain could be a sold their kidneys in May when they Bishop Gali Bali of Guntur told UCA Some 500 farmers committed suicide in “big help.” lacked the means to repay money they bor- News that the project not only helps peo- the state in the past two years because of Father K. Inna, director of Guntur rowed for farming needs. ple to cultivate their farms, but also helps poverty and increasing debt after their Diocese’s social services, said that in past Gottam Ranga, Rentachintla village them to “cultivate a respect for life and crops failed continually. Most farmers years when crops failed, Church programs chief, said the irrigation project has courage to face challenges.” depend solely on nature for water. centered on loans and awareness building. A farmer named Poli, who also sold a Guntaka Sydulu, a farmer who said he kidney, told UCA News that he had no earlier planned to commit suicide, other option when he owed thousands of acclaimed the project for giving him “hope rupees to moneylenders. to lead a good life.” “They gave me loans to raise crops, Guntur district has some 4 million peo- God hears the prayers of mostly cotton and chili peppers, and to buy ple, 275,000 of whom are Christians, bullocks, carts, seeds, pesticides and fertil- mostly lower-caste converts and farm children. Missionaries are izers. I could not reap a good crop in the laborers. † His Hands and Heart in answering them. Remember Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. the missionaries in your will. Seeking Seeking the theFace Face of the Lord of the Lord 374 pp. Paperback Topical Index and General Index By Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. $14.95, plus $3.50 first-class shipping

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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—At a Jubilee Celebrating Mass Sept. 3 in St. Peter’s Tommaso Reggio, known for his service huge crowd—including pilgrims from liturgy that followed weeks of contro- Square in front of about 80,000 people, to the young and poor. Asia, South America and Africa—were versy, Pope John Paul II beatified two the pope also declared as “blessed” The ceremony brought together sup- there for Pope John XXIII. very different popes: the universally pop- French Father William Joseph porters of the five figures from every “He opened up the Church and gave it ular John XXIII, who convened the Chaminade, founder of the Society of continent, who applauded as the pope life,” said Vietnamese Sister Maria Le, Second Vatican Council, and Pius IX, Mary religious order; Abbot Joseph pronounced the beatification decrees and who has read the late pope’s spiritual who the pope said was “much loved, but Columba Marmion, an Irish-French as tapestry portraits of the new blesseds writings in recent years. also hated and slandered.” Benedictine; and Italian Archbishop were unveiled. But the majority of the See BEATIFY, page 10

religions are being artificially reduced “to salvation,” the document said. Church founded by Christ and the SALVATION the point of disappearance.” It said it was wrong to consider Jesus Catholic Church, it said. continued from page 1 The sacred writings of other religions as “complementary” to other revelatory It noted that the Second Vatican may have a value, but the Old and New and salvific figures in history or to view Council also recognized that outside the The text said there was a tendency Testaments are the only such writings the Holy Spirit as an “alternative” to Church’s structure “many elements can among modern Christians to be silent inspired by the Holy Spirit, it said. Christ working beyond the boundaries of be found of sanctification and truth.” But about Christ, to consider him as just one On the complicated issue of how non- the Church. it said it would be wrong to conclude historical manifestation of God, to ele- Christians can be saved, the document God’s saving plan for all humanity, it from this that “the one Church of Christ vate other religions as pathways to salva- made several points: said, was “realized in the mystery of the could subsist also in non-Catholic tion, to downplay Scripture and to under- • While salvation is possible for those incarnation, death and resurrection of the churches.” value the Church as an institution. It outside the Church, this always takes Son of God” and “no one, therefore, can The document described various levels warned that these ideas are “contrary to place through a special grace from enter into communion with God except in which separated Christian churches Catholic faith” and listed a series of Christ and in an “indispensable” though through Christ, by the working of the share in communion with this “single truths it said must be “firmly held” by all mysterious relationship with the Holy Spirit.” church of Christ.” It said the Christian Catholics. Church. Any claims of salvific action of God faithful are “not permitted to imagine that “The Church’s constant missionary • Theologians are still discussing how beyond the unique mediation of Christ the church of Christ is nothing more than proclamation is endangered today by rel- God’s saving grace comes to non- would be contrary to Christian and a collection—divided, yet in some way ativistic theories which seek to justify Christians, but “it would be contrary to Catholic faith, it said. one—of churches and ecclesial commu- religious pluralism,” it said. the faith to consider the Church as one The document said language referring nities” or that “today the church of Christ One such theory in “radical contradic- way of salvation alongside those consti- to Christ as the unique and universal sav- nowhere really exists and must be consid- tion” with the Christian faith, it said, is tuted by other religions.” ior may seem a slight to other religions, ered only as a goal.” that Christ’s revelation is incomplete or • While Catholics should respect other but in fact “such language is simply In laying out its list of positions that imperfect—a reflection of the popular religions, they must not subscribe to the being faithful to revelation.” must be firmly accepted by Catholics, the idea that God cannot be fully grasped by idea that “one religion is as good as In discussing what it described as the document implicitly criticized those who any single historical religion. another.” Equality in interreligious dia- essential role of the Church in salvation, promote a less absolute vision of the The document drew a distinction logue refers to equal personal dignity of the document touched on a sensitive ecu- Church. between the “faith” of Christianity and the participants, not to doctrinal con- menical issue when it stated that “there These are people who de-emphasize the “belief” of other religions: Christian tent. exists a single Church of Christ, which Christ in order to find “common ground,” faith, it said, was the acceptance of “If it is true that the followers of other subsists in the Catholic Church, governed who place great stress on the mystery of revealed truth, while other religious religions can receive divine grace, it is by the successor of Peter and by the bish- creation but keep silent about the mystery belief was still in search of the truth. But also certain that objectively speaking they ops in communion with him.” of Christ’s redemption, and who leave it said this distinction is becoming are in a gravely deficient situation in The Catholic faithful are required to very little room for the institutional blurred in the minds of many, and the dif- comparison with those who, in the profess a historical continuity—rooted in Church, viewing it as a mere “sign” and ferences between Christianity and other Church, have the fullness of the means of apostolic succession—between the an ambiguous one at that, it said. †

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ship with Rome’s Jewish population. Tapestries with BEATIFY The pope defended Pope Pius, not for images of Pope continued from page 9 his political choices or all his ecclesial John XXIII and Pope policies, but for always trusting in God Pius IX hang from Father Eduardo Kirombo, a Burundian during “the turbulent events of his times. St. Peter's Basilica priest who was a boy when Pope John “His extremely long pontificate was Sept. 3. Pope John died, said he is still known throughout certainly not easy and he suffered a lot in Paul II beatified the Africa as a “man who listened, a man of carrying out his mission in the service of two popes along the Holy Spirit, a man who trusted in the Gospel. He was much loved, but also with three other God’s work.” hated and slandered,” the pope said to churchmen during a In a sermon interrupted several times scattered applause. ceremony that drew by warm applause, the pope said Pope He praised Pope Pius for calling the some 80,000 people. John had conquered the world with his First Vatican Council, which he said clari- simplicity of soul, his wisdom and his fied internal Church questions and “con- direct approach to people. The renewals firmed the harmony between faith and he set in motion with Vatican II did not reason,” and for proclaiming the dogma affect the Church’s doctrine, but the way of the Immaculate Conception of Mary— CNS photo from Reuters of expressing it, he said. that by special divine favor Mary was, The pope said Vatican II was a from the moment she was conceived, ways of being witnesses of the faith,” the cured from breast cancer in 1966 after “prophetic intuition” of Pope John, open- without sin. pope said. This has special meaning for praying to the late monk. The cure was ing a new page in the Church’s history The pope did not specifically mention those who have fallen away from the judged miraculous and paved the way for and a “season of hope” for the whole the doctrines of papal primacy and papal Church, he said. the beatification, which requires proof of world. infallibility, which were proclaimed by Among the 7,000 pilgrims wearing heroic virtue and a miracle. In apparent response to those who Vatican I, or the Syllabus of Errors, Pope special scarves and ribbons dedicated to “Today, I can see the awesomeness of have questioned the joining of the beatifi- Pius’ condemnation of many modern Blessed Chaminade was Rudy Reyes this gift we were given 34 years ago. I cations of Popes Pius and John, the pope political and philosophical ideas. from San Antonio, Texas, who said the feel so humble and grateful that I was said the two figures were more similar Nor did he talk about Pope Pius’ spirit of the Marianist founder was still allowed to live and raise my children,” than commonly thought, especially on a stormy relations with Jews. Several going strong in schools and other insti- said Bitzan, who received Communion spiritual and human level. He noted that Jewish leaders in Rome and elsewhere tutions in 34 countries around the world. from the pope. Pope John thought highly of Pope Pius have said the beatification of Pope Pius “It all started with this one man, and he Blessed Tommaso Reggio, who gave and wanted him beatified. could set back the delicate process of was a very simple man,” Reyes said. up family riches in order to devote a life- Addressing recent criticisms of Pope Catholic-Jewish reconciliation set in Blessed Marmion, the pope said, time of pastoral ministry to the poor and Pius, the pope made it clear that beatifi- motion by Vatican II. offered the Church a “treasure of spiritual suffering, is a model for every bishop, cation, as the main preliminary step In 1858, Pope Pius approved the teaching,” following a simple but priest and lay person today, the pope toward declaring someone’s saintliness, seizure of a baptized Jewish boy from his demanding path of everyday holiness. His said. He said the archbishop’s message was a judgment on that person’s spiritual family and made sure he was raised a spiritual writings deserve to be widely can be summed up in two words: truth virtues, not on the “particular historical Catholic. The case attracted international rediscovered today, he said. and charity. options he carried out.” The saints are not attention at the time, and has rekindled Born in Dublin in 1858, Blessed Born in 1818, he became especially exempt from human “limits and condi- resentment among Jews over the past sev- Marmion worked for years as a pastor, active in bridging the gap between the tionings,” he said. eral months. teacher and chaplain of a women’s prison Church and society in the second half of Catholic, Protestant and Jewish groups The pope spoke briefly about the other in Ireland before becoming a Benedictine the 19th century, founding the first had voiced disappointment with the beat- three newly beatified: monk. He lived most of his life in nationwide Catholic newspaper in Italy. ification of Pope Pius, who in the 19th Blessed Chaminade, who had to flee Belgium, and at personal risk took young When Pope Pius condemned many forms century unsuccessfully tried to hold onto the “reign of terror” in revolutionary monks to Ireland to shelter them during of Catholic political activity in the unified papal temporal power, approved the exe- France in 1797 and returned three years World War I. He died in 1923. Italy, the archbishop quietly obeyed and cutions of political prisoners, condemned later to evangelize a largely de-Christian- Among the thousands who came to the closed the newspaper down—despite dis- modern “progress” and its emphasis on ized society, reminds Catholics today of Mass to honor Blessed Marmion was Pat agreeing with the pope’s policy. He died civil rights, and had a turbulent relation- the need to “constantly re-invent new Bitzan of St. Cloud, Minn., who was in 1901. †

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who we are as a universal Church.” being a part of the Jubilee celebration Beidelman did what many sons would JUBILEE Liturgical readings were chosen to will be awesome and inspiring,” Father do. He asked his father to help him out. continued from page 1 emphasize “the roots of jubilee in Beidelman said. “There will be a lot of Holy Spirit parishioner Robert Scripture,” Father Beidelman said, “and activity and excitement surrounding the Beidelman of Indianapolis built the 10- tomed to welcoming double the number what it is we’re called to by God, uniquely celebration of more than 3,000 confirma- foot by 5-foot wooden altar and 4-foot by of people that will come to this liturgy,” through his Word. The readings will tions. It’s going to be wonderful, and the 4-foot ambo for the celebration. Father Beidelman said, “so there will be remind people that God is calling us to liturgy does fulfill the Sunday Mass “The material that adorns the altar and plenty of parking available for the cele- something special in this Jubilee year. I obligation for the week.” the ambo were specially made for this bration. There also is easy access to the think the liturgy, confirmations and nuptial In addition to his special Jubilee Year liturgy,” Father Beidelman said. “The dome for people who use a wheelchair or blessing will mobilize us for what the Holy liturgical duties, Father Beidelman also huge tapestry that hangs in the sanctuary have difficulty walking.” Father calls ‘the new evangelization,’ and serves St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis area was borrowed from the Archdiocese Acknowledging that a Mass for 30,000 for that we need the gift of the Holy Spirit. as a part-time associate pastor and of New York. It’s called “Family of Catholics requires a lot of organization, That is what we ask as a local Church.” Cardinal Ritter High School in Christ” and is made up of depictions of Father Beidelman said enthusiastic volun- The archdiocesan Jubilee Choir, as Indianapolis as a part-time chaplain, so almost 200 people that represent the teers have made it a reality. well as the St. Rita Parish music ensem- he has been especially busy this year. diversity of backgrounds in our Church. “So many wonderful people have been ble and the music groups Just Friends Fortunately, most of the details for the It was created for the Holy Father’s visit involved in the planning of the day,” he and Assembly Required, will lead the Jubilee celebration have “fallen in place,” to Central Park in New York a few years said, “and so much thought and prayer gathering in “upbeat and exciting music” he said, often in amazing ways. ago, and has been used throughout the has gone into the details of the liturgy. It during the prelude, he said, and in the When the liturgy committee needed to United States, most recently at Encuentro will be an extraordinary experience of sung prayer during the eucharistic liturgy. locate an extra large altar and ambo, or 2000 in Los Angeles. We’ve been blessed who we are as a local Church, and also “The dome is a big place and I think lectern, for the huge stage, Father to have it for the Jubilee liturgy.” †

specific task to perform. Jackie Appleman (from Wyatt said he couldn’t put the beads on left) Korey Crawford, ROSARIES Chris Beard and Aimee continued from page 1 fast enough, so he switched from string- ing beads to distributing the materials to Allen prepare rosaries about the project, asked principal Betty his classmates. to be given to partici- Popp if some of the students would like to Stapleton asked the eighth-graders to pants of the Celebration participate. Popp said she believes the personalize the project by thinking of the in the Spirit of Hope: project will “give the students a connec- people who will receive the rosaries when The Great Jubilee on tion” to The Great Jubilee. they enter the RCA Dome for The Great Sept. 16 at the RCA Stapleton, who has children enrolled in Jubilee. Dome in Indianapolis. the school, said making rosaries is an “It makes me feel good since I’m The volunteer project interesting way to get the students doing something to help God and to help continues this week involved in the celebration. people become closer to him.” during their religion “I was trying to get the kids fired up Anne Lee, a member of Christ the class at St. Lawrence about the event and hopefully promote King Parish in Indianapolis, spearheaded School in Indianapolis. them to attend,” she said. the initial task to send 40,000 rosaries to Susan M.Photo by Bierman She said she believes that a large event The Great Jubilee. (In addition to the such as The Great Jubilee is “pivotal” in 30,000 rosaries that are being made by January. other people across the country who make faith development and she wants to see volunteers, another 10,000 rosaries are Lee, who has been teaching people rosaries to get them involved in the arch- the youth get as excited about the Sept. 16 being purchased and will be paid for with how to make rosaries and pray the rosary diocese’s Jubilee celebration. Those peo- event as they would if they were attending donations.) for decades, said that the eighth-grade stu- ple and their friends have made more than a music concert. Lee received permission from the dents’participation in the task is “wonder- 20,000 rosaries. The students are learning to work archdiocese to carry out the project and ful and it gives them the spiritual sense of Jubilee participants will also receive a together by setting up their own rosary- to distribute the rosaries at the event. what life is all about.” Divine Mercy Chaplet and an instruction making assembly line. Each student has a She’s been working on the project since Lee used her contacts with dozens of card with each rosary. †

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cent of their U.S. sisters being past obstacle to long-range planning, given in Indiana, said the immigrant members VISA retirement age, the order is dependent the usual backlogs at the INS for visa of her community would no longer be continued from page 1 upon its foreign members for critical processing. able to come to the United States for parts of their work with immigrants and A General Accounting Office report their formation period and postulancy if House Judiciary Committee was due to refugees, Sister Tordillo explained. on fraudulent use of religious worker they had to meet paid employment stan- consider the bill the first week of But immigration subcommittee chair- visas found the program had no more dards. Others would be unable to work September. The Senate Judiciary man Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, is abuse than any other visa category, in its programs like a free clinic. Committee in June passed the bill on to expected to push for amendments to the Appleby said. And those problems Eight of the Sisters of Providence the full Senate, where, as of Aug. 30, it House bill that would make it all but could be addressed by prosecuting peo- currently hold religious worker visas had not been placed on the calendar for impossible for her order to qualify, she ple under existing laws. that would be affected by the proposed floor consideration. said. “There are laws against defrauding changes. Some use the visas to partici- It’s the upcoming consideration by One change would require recipients the government that they should be pate in the order’s formation program; the House immigration subcommittee of the visas to have been full-time, paid enforcing” to catch abuse of religious others fill specific jobs for which U.S. that has people like Sister Myrna employees in religious work for two worker visas, he said. “You don’t use a citizens among the sisters lack the train- Tordillo of the Missionary Sisters of years before they come to the United hatchet when you need a scalpel.” ing, experience or language skills. St. Charles Borromeo worried. States and continue to be paid for full- Sister Myrna said the paid-work For instance, they include a campus Sister Myrna, director of the Catholic time religious work once they arrive, requirement would be impossible for minister and a pediatrician who came to Organization for Migrant Equity and a explained Kevin Appleby, director of many in her order to meet, because they the United States on student visas, member of her order’s Chicago-area migration and refugee policy for the don’t receive salaries if they’re working Sister Ann Margaret said, but who need provincial council, said the 40 or so U.S. U.S. Catholic Conference’s Migration within the order’s missions. the religious worker visas to remain members of her Rome-based order and Refugee Services. Another expected “For example, before I came here here to do the work for which they were depend upon sisters from other countries amendment would require holders of from the Philippines, I was doing differ- trained. to accomplish some of their work, such the religious worker visas to reapply ent kinds of work,” Sister Myrna told Women who are in the order’s forma- as running a nursing home and teaching every two years. Catholic News Service. “I don’t have tion program are ineligible for student religion. Appleby said a paid employment pay stubs to prove the type of work I visas because they do not meet the strict The order averages less than one requirement would make it difficult for did. I received no compensation.” criteria of full-time studies as they member per year to come into the many religious workers to qualify, and Providence Sister Ann Margaret spend time working in the community’s United States with a religious worker the two-year renewal would likely O’Hara, vicar of the Sisters of various ministries—most of which are visa, she said. But with nearly 40 per- become nothing more than a perpetual Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods unpaid, she said. † Guardian Angel Guild helps special education

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The pope also encour- help build “a genuine cul- A main focus at the meeting was various techniques aged research into alterna- ture of life.” to improve the acceptance rate of transplanted organs in tive therapies, like the patients without using drugs. Other hot topics included transplantation of artificial gene therapy, cloning and the transplantation of animal or animal organs into organs into humans. humans. Organizers of the 18th International Congress of the He said animal organs Transplantation Society said the pope’s Aug. 29 address could be used in humans, a was the “epic event” of the weeklong meeting. procedure known as xeno- Dr. Oscar Salvatierra, the society’s president, said transplantation, as long as the moral guidelines outlined by the pontiff show that it did not impair the recipi- “in essence, the pope and the transplant community are ent’s “psychological or in concert in their thinking as regards the major issues genetic identity” or expose in transplantation.” the recipient to inordinate The pope condemned any commercialization or dis- physical risks. crimination in human organ distribution, stressed the But he rejected proposed need for informed donor consent and, for the first time, research involving the cautiously endorsed brain death as an indicator of a manipulation and destruc- potential donor’s death. tion of human embryos. He The question of ascertaining a potential donor’s said such research, which death, he noted, was a major topic of bioethical debate would seek to build human and a cause of “serious concerns in the minds of ordi- organs from basic embry- nary people.” onic cells, was “not CNS photo from Reuters Medical personnel increasingly rely on cessation of morally acceptable, even brain activity rather than stopped heartbeat and breath- when [the] proposed goal is good in itself.” Salvatierra, in an Aug. 31 interview, said embryonic ing to determine an organ donor’s death. 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By H. Richard McCord by respect, humility, courage, trust and ultimately love. “Once you become a bishop you’ll Laity can and do place many expecta- never have a bad meal or be told the truth tions, justified or not, on their bishops, again!” That saying has been passed who not only are public persons, but also around among bishops for many decades. stand in the place of Christ for his But I’ve worked closely with bishops Church. Bishops are ordained to be a sign for more than 20 years, and we’ve shared of unity among believers as well as an some wonderful and some awful meals! instrument for maintaining this unity of More important, during that time I’ve creed and practice. experienced how deeply committed bish- What do lay people want of their bishops are to Christ, who is the way, the ops? In general, what they look for is not truth and the life, and how utterly respon- entirely different from what a bishop’s sible they themselves feel for communi- best instincts lead him to want to give his cating to people the truth necessary for people: salvation. • The personal example of a holy life. Bishops want to be told the truth and • The guidance necessary to help others to speak the truth. It is, after all, what find their own paths to union with God. makes us free. In freedom we’re most • Spiritual leadership that gives a able to love and respond to the Lord’s call glimpse into the divine mysteries, but to be his disciples. is expressed in earthly language. Over the years, I’ve known so many • Preaching and teaching that open up bishops who yearn to hear the truth of the word of God and shed light on ordinary people’s lives, their stories of life’s questions. faith, their fears, concerns, needs and • A listening ear and a willingness to hopes. Bishops feel frustrated when, strive patiently for unity in the midst of because of bureaucracy, the traditions and diversity or even conflict. trappings of office, or just their own limi- • A fearless conviction about speaking tations, they can’t get an authentic sense the truth but a recognition that it must of what the “ordinary” Catholic is think- always be done in love. ing and doing. Bishop P. Francis Murphy, an auxiliary

It’s not curiosity that motivates this bishop of Baltimore, died of cancer last CNS photo desire to hear ordinary truths. No, the rea- year. Many mourned his untimely passing Bishop Robert J. Carlson greets Catholics in the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., during a recent Church son is best summarized in the words of a and remembered him, in one eulogist’s event. “Being a bishop is not easy,” Bishop Carlson said. “It is a task you need to grow into.” now-retired bishop who adopted as his words, as “everybody’s bishop.” motto: “I will listen in order to serve.” I could just imagine him smiling from Bishop Murphy was one with all the tening respectfully, humbly and lovingly A good listener can be an effective his place in heaven with satisfaction and faithful in trying to live a life of to one another? How do we do this practi- leader. Listening is a skill, and perhaps gratitude. For at the start of his ministry, Christian witness and service. He never cally? even a kind of virtue, developed over a he had adopted as his own the saying of forgot the basic call of discipleship Using communications media, your lifetime. It is more than mere technique. St. Augustine: “With you I am a given to him in baptism. At the same bishop can get in touch with you and pre- It springs up from an inner spirit marked Christian, for you I am a bishop.” time, he knew that a bishop leads by sume you’re listening to whatever he has word and example. He was always con- to say. But how often have you thought to scious of his ministry—by reason of contact him? I’m not talking about mes- Bishop is chief liturgist of diocese ordination—to teach, to sanctify and to sages of complaint or protest. Bishops get pastor the flock. far too much of this mail! By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick The second sense in which the bishop The Catechism of the Catholic Church If you expect your bishop to be a good is the diocese’s chief liturgist is that he is describes the bishop as one who teaches, listener, then he’s got to hear from you. The bishop has been called the chief responsible for overseeing the proper cel- sanctifies and governs in the model of the Write to him by mail or e-mail. Let him liturgist of the diocese due to his roles as ebration of the liturgy. Good Shepherd. know what’s going right with your parish, model and director of the liturgy through- Whenever we celebrate the liturgy, we It is significant that the catechism, in what you like about being Catholic, how out the diocese. celebrate it in union with our bishop. This presenting the vocation of lay people, you’re trying to live your faith and where In the Church’s early days, the bishop is reflected in the custom of praying for cites the same threefold work. Laity, it you place your hope. was the primary person presiding over the the bishop in the Eucharistic Prayer. The says, share in their own way Christ’s Let him hear the truth of your life in liturgy. As time passed, however, dioceses liturgy unites Catholics with the whole priestly, prophetic and kingly office. In Christ. The good or bad meals can take became too large for the bishop to preside Church, and especially with the diocesan other words, we all have the same roots. care of themselves! personally at every liturgical celebration, Church headed by our bishop. If this is true, are we not obliged—first so the bishop presides at the cathedral of and foremost—to hear and speak the truth (H. Richard McCord is the director of the the diocese, and priests preside in (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the with one another by listening to and med- U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Family, parishes. Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † itating on God’s word as well as by lis- Laity, Women and Youth.) † Discussion Point Diocesan programs unite faithful

This Week’s Question gious and clergy gathered to celebrate our gifts as the people of God and find ways to work better together Describe a diocesan program or activity that you par- to fulfill our baptismal calling of building God’s ticipated in or from which you benefited. kingdom.” (Father William McIntyre, O.F.M., “We had a diocesan confirmation for over 800 stu- Wilmington, Del.) dents. It was held at the Mid-South Coliseum in “Through Catholic Charities, we have emergency- Memphis. It was very well-organized, and people were assistance program representatives visit us here in our delighted with the service.” (Brother Dan O’Brien, parish area. These representatives travel to where the C.F.X., Jackson, Tenn.) people are who need the help.” (Frances Harris, Dale “On Memorial Day weekend we had Eucharist 2000, a City, Va.) gathering of parish communities at Tempe Town Lake Lend Us Your Voice [in Arizona]. We gathered for prayer, adoration and Benediction. It was a weekend-long celebration.” An upcoming edition asks: What human right do you (Mary Ellen Upell, Phoenix, Ariz.) feel too often is neglected, ignored or abused? “Our diocese, under the direction of Bishop Michael To respond for possible publication, write to Faith Saltarelli, bishop of Wilmington, organized a series Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. of lay collaborative summits where lay people, reli- 20017-1100. † CNS Photo Page 16 The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Coming of Age/Amy Welborn American saints: Most blesseds will be canonized Catholic (Second in a series) The exceptions are Blessed Sebastian that Katharine Drexel, who will be can- Aparicio, who was beatified in 1789, and onized on Oct. 1, is the only native-born youths: You As I explained last week, this summer 10 Mexican martyrs who were beatified in citizen of the United States either to be I finished writing a book about the 60 1867. If they were going to be canonized, canonized or beatified. Kateri Tekak- are not alone people from the I think it would have happened long ago. witha is the first blessed to be born in American continents Except for Sebastian Aparicio and those what is now the United States and So, young Catholic, feeling kind of who have been canon- 10 Mexican martyrs, all the blesseds in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was also born in alone? Thinking that you’re the only one ized and the 67 who the Americas were beatified between 1980 what is now the United States, but both out here, the only teen- have been beatified. and 2000. were born before the United States ager in the world who Why include All except nine of the saints from the became a separate country. The other takes God seriously blesseds—those who American continents were canonized dur- U.S. saints and blesseds were born out- and puts a priority on have “only” been ing the 20th century or in 2000 (arguably side the United States. following him? beatified? Because we still part of the 20th century). The excep- The 13 U.S. saints are eight Jesuit Did you catch a can be sure that those tions are Saints Rose of Lima, Turibius of martyrs, led by John de Brébeuf and glimpse of what hap- who have made it to that step, just below Mongrovejo, and Francis Solano, all of Isaac Jogues, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Rose pened in Rome a cou- canonization, are in heaven. Their lives Peru; Peter Claver of Colombia; and five Philippine Duchesne, John Nepomucene ple of weeks ago? have been investigated thoroughly and, Mexicans who were martyred in Neumann, Frances Xavier Cabrini and, Two million kids except for martyrs, the Church has certi- Nagasaki, Japan, on Feb. 5, 1597. on Oct. 1, Katharine Drexel. The five and young adults— fied at least one miracle worked by God One of those martyrs, Philip of Jesus de blesseds are Kateri Tekakwitha, Junipero that’s right, 2 million—converged on the through their intercession. Furthermore, las Casas, was the earliest native of the Serra, Damien, De Veuster, Mother Eternal City to celebrate. No, not to cele- after a person is beatified, he or she is Americas eventually to become a canon- Theodore Guerin, and Francis Xavier brate a sports championship. Not to cele- usually assigned a feast day in the liturgi- ized saint when Pope Pius IX canonized Seelos. brate the latest belly-baring, singing sensa- cal calendar. him in 1862. When Blessed Juan Diego is I plan to write about each of them tion. In most cases, though not all, it’s sim- canonized, he will be the earliest. The first over the next 11 weeks, condensing the No, World Youth Day was about God. ply a matter of time before blesseds will native-born person to be canonized, chapters in my book from an average of Imagine that. Two million kids from lit- be canonized. It seems to me that, with though, was Rose of Lima, canonized in 2,400 words to the 500 words in these erally all over the world came to Rome to some exceptions, all the blesseds in the 1671. columns (something very difficult for a pray, sing, share friendships and celebrate Americas will eventually be canonized. Surprisingly, at least to me, is the fact writer to do, by the way.) † their faith in God. Still feeling so alone? Spirituality for Today/Fr. John Catoir There’s no doubt about it. In the United States, for example, it’s really easy for teens committed to their Catholic faith to feel A reason to have hope for difficult teen-agers totally out of it. Gross-out movies, hateful, This column is for mothers and “And yet my father was the kindest of violent music and “reality” TV shows intent fathers who have been deeply disap- men. He was simply at his wits’ end. against his will. As a result, he spent 15 at highlighting the lowest end of human pointed by the behav- Talking to me did no good. Thrashing more years at hard labor in Siberia. behavior: They stand in direct opposition to ior of one or more of me only gave me an opportunity to show Today, Father Ciszek is being pro- Jesus’ values. their children. how tough I was.” posed for canonization because of his Then there’s the mass market, deter- I knew a man who The author of those words is the late extraordinary charity in the face of such mined to make you feel as if you’re nothing described himself this Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek. He was my brutality. He came out of that experience but a wallet and a mass of needs and hor- way: “I was born stub- confessor for a few years when he was liv- as the gentlest and sweetest person you mones waiting to be exploited for corporate born. I was also tough, ing on the campus of Fordham University. could ever imagine. profit. not in the polite sense Father Ciszek’s character was so unlike All of which brings me back to my Not to speak of many of your peers who of the word, but in the the boy he described in his book that I had concern for parents. Please be patient. might think you were cool if you started a sense our neighbors used that word in to wonder if he might be exaggerating. God writes straight with crooked lines. Wiccan coven, but who’d start seriously Shenandoah, Pa., where I grew up. They But no, he assured me. He simply credits He draws good out of evil. He trans- doubting your sanity if you told them you shook their heads and called me a God’s power to change hearts. forms personalities. So do not give up prayed the rosary once in a while and, yes, ‘tough.’ This is nothing to be proud of, If you do not know his story, read his on your child. that you do believe Jesus is really present in but it shows as honestly as I know how autobiography, With God In Russia Your teen-agers will grow up one day. the Eucharist, thank you. to state it, what sort of raw material God (Doubleday Image, 1964). The book tells And those young adults who mature late But when you’re feeling like that, just had to work with. of his years of hard labor with barely will eventually return to sanity. There is take a minute to think about the millions of “I was a bully, the leader of a gang, a enough to eat. He had been arrested hope. kids in Rome, and soak in a little bit of that street fighter, and most of the fights I under false charges in Poland, where he Put your trust in the Lord, and keep truth: You’re not alone. More kids than you picked on purpose, just for devilment. I was serving as a missionary priest. praying. One day, with the help of God, know take their faith seriously or would at had no use for school except insofar as it Soviet authorities accused him of being a all will be well. Your patience will be least like to take it more seriously if their had a playground where I could fight or spy for the Vatican on grounds that he rewarded. Ask Mr. and Mrs. Ciszek. peers and their culture would only give wrestle ... . Things were so bad, in fact, had offered Mass in public. Oops, sorry, they’re both in heaven them the space and the respect to do so. that while I was still in grammar school They put him in solitary confinement. with Walter. Jesus never pretends that faith is easy. my father actually took me to the police For five years he was beaten and interro- Over and over in the Gospels he tells us the station insisting that they send me to gated continually until he was so weak (Father John Catoir is a regular colum- truth: Following him involves taking up a reform school. that he signed a confession in a daze, nist with Catholic News Service.) † cross. It means taking a narrow road. It means being laughed at and scorned. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister But the Lord tells us something else. He didn’t send his disciples out alone. He sent them out in pairs. He told them they were Parenting lessons can be reciprocal brother and sister to each other, children of the one heavenly Father. He told them that Samuel slept peacefully. His mother, everything through his mother, father, can’t always do this, but they can learn faith is just a little bit easier when it’s Donna, lovingly watched him. She asked other relatives, friends, neighbors, teach- how best to relate to their children before shared. a rhetorical question: ers—all who touch his life. and after job hours. And when parents’ So no, we can’t live in the excitement “Mom, isn’t he pre- Sam will learn, but then so will every- tempers flare, why shouldn’t we con- and amazing community of a World Youth cious?” one else. I certainly learned—and consciously recall those precious moments Day every day of our lives. Some of us may I smiled at this lit- tinue to learn—from when we promised to never even get there in the first place. But if tle life less than four my three daughters. love, protect, and we know how difficult it is to follow Jesus months from birth—a For example, when teach our children? on our own, we should also know that if we gift from God with the girls were small, I ‘And when parents’ tem- Why not make that want that road to be a little easier we the power to melt worked for a maga- pers flare, why shouldn’t our priority? shouldn’t sit around and mope. hearts, create happi- zine for two years, we consciously recall • We should seek out others who share our ness and havoc, and with a schedule that Thank you, readers! values. activate the protective allowed me to take those precious moments Life’s lessons are • We should surround ourselves with peo- instincts of anyone older. them to school and when we promised to reciprocal, even with ple who are going to support our best I, being older and supposedly wiser, pick them up from love, protect, and teach The Criterion family. intentions and highest ideals, not tempt whispered: “Just remember this moment, school, fulfill play- In February, my col- us to betray them. Donna, especially when he’s a teen-ager ground duty, and have our children?’ umn, “Some ways • We should spend our time hanging out yelling at you.” Realizing my comment summers with them. parents can love with other kids who have the same priori- probably ruined our peaceful moment, I One day, on our enough,” drew ties we do, not those who make us feel added, “But, of course, Sam won’t ever way home from school, one of the girls responses because I asked who wrote the ashamed of who we know we really are. yell at his mother, will he?” said, “Mommy, why are you unhappy e-mail advice I shared, which told how World Youth Day may be over for this Donna responded, “Oh, Mom, I know when you pick us up. Are we doing parents care for children through careful year, but maybe you could be creative and he won’t be perfect.” Then, with tears in something wrong?” discipline. Answers: Erma Bombeck was figure out how to bring its sense of sup- her eyes, she said, “If I ever yelled at The words hit me hard. I assured them the author. The popular columnist- port and community into your own life— you, I’m sorry.” Taken aback by the their company was the best part of each humorist died in 1996 after publishing sort of like your own personal Youth Day. apology, I laughed, “Well, someone did, day. “Then why are you so unhappy?” more than a dozen books. I am grateful Remember, there are millions of young but it really doesn’t matter now, does she repeated. Why? Because I allowed to those who helped with that source. Catholics around the world who are just it?” the pressures of my job to affect them. like you. She’s begun her own parenting adven- So, I resigned to resume being a stay-at- (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of ture, with all its ups and downs. Before home Mom. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Amy Welborn is a regular columnist with Sam is an adult, he will experience Working mothers and fathers today a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000 Page 17

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Sept. 11 Friday, Sept. 15 Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 Our Lady of Sorrows Psalm 5:5-6, 7, 12 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27 • Isaiah 35:4-7a Acquiring material things is not the ulti- Luke 6:6-11 Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 12 mate reward, and therefore it should not be • James 2:1-5 John 19:25-27 • Mark 7:31-37 the ultimate objective. St. Mark’s Gospel is the source of the Tuesday, Sept. 12 or Luke 2:33-35 last reading. 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 The Book of Isaiah is the source of this The circumstances are not unfamiliar. Psalm 149:1-6, 9 Saturday, Sept. 16 weekend’s first reading. The inability to hear and to speak was seen Luke 6:12-19 Cornelius, pope and martyr This reading is from in the Lord’s time as much as it is today. the principal, and first While the passage is relatively brief, Cyprian, bishop and martyr section, of Isaiah. At and the story quite straightforward, this Wednesday, Sept. 13 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 the time it was written, selection from Mark has important mean- John Chrysostom, bishop and Psalm 116:12-13, 17-18 the land lay in some ings that can be overlooked in a quick doctor of the Church Luke 6:43-49 degree of unrest. reading. 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Invasion was not yet a First, the Lord is in the district of the Psalm 45:11-12, 14-17 Sunday, Sept. 17 reality. The society “Ten Cities.” These were not Jewish cities, still was sovereign. although Jews surely lived in them. Jerash, Luke 6:20-26 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Yet many factors a favorite site for tourists to modern Ordinary Time combined to worry Amman, the Jordanian capital, was among Thursday, Sept. 14 Isaiah 50:5-9a and frustrate people as well as leaders. these 10 cities. The point is that the Lord The Exaltation of the Psalm 116:1-6, 8-9 Judging from oblique references to the cir- left the Holy Land to proclaim salvation. Holy Cross James 2:14-18 cumstances surrounding Isaiah the prophet, Secondly, healing and restoration were he was acquainted with, and even had in the very being of Jesus. He touched the Numbers 21:4b-9 Mark 8:27-35 access to, the country’s leadership. deaf man’s ears with spittle. The ancient Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38 As a prophet, he exercised a public Jews did not separate parts of the body Philippians 2:6-11 vocation. His obligation was to pronounce from the whole. Spittle was part of a per- John 3:13-17 the word of God to all—the low and the son. In this case, it was part of Jesus. mighty alike. Thirdly, and in a point often not fully In the conditions of the moment, he understood at first glance, Jesus instructed stressed his central theme. The people of those who witnessed the miracle not to Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen God must remain loyal to God. God was speak of it. Healing was not in itself the their hope. God had always been their salvific mission. Only when the cross and hope. He had proven to be the people’s Resurrection occurred did the full meaning hope in the past when they were desperate. of the Messiah, the Incarnation, come to Michael, Gabriel and If this loyalty is sustained, Isaiah be known. insisted, then all would be right. Then the desert indeed would bloom, the dumb Reflection Raphael share feast day would sing. As usual, Isaiah’s imagery is The emphasis of the Church, dramati- superb. The meaning of his words literally cally and strongly, this weekend through Can you explain why the archangels people, through their especially distin- flashes into the understanding of readers. the Scriptural readings is on Jesus. QMichael, Raphael and Gabriel are guished witness to Christian life and The Epistle of St. James furnishes the Essential to an understanding of this referred to as saints? I teaching, or because of their extraordinary second reading this weekend. This epistle emphasis is a clear understanding of have understood that service to the Church or humanity. rarely appears in the liturgy, however the humanity and of self. we humans aspire to Church turns to it on four consecutive Although separated from the times of sainthood and can At what age may a child receive weekends in late summer and early fall. Isaiah by millennia, people today in never become angels, QCommunion under the form of wine? The authorship of this epistle still is a essence are hardly different from those which are special cre- On a trip this summer, I saw a youngster, topic of discussion among scholars. The who once listened to this great Hebrew ations of God. (New about 11 years old, receive the wine from New Testament refers to four men by the prophet. We can be downcast and puzzled, York) the priest. We were confused. Isn’t it name of “James.” Which one was respon- as they were downcast and lost for the unlawful to give a child wine? sible for this letter? It is unclear. meaning of events. The word “saint” I never knew that younger people Relying upon the circumstances sur- The Church calls us to be of good A(which comes under the lawful drinking age could rounding the epistle, and mentioned in the cheer, however. Regardless of our status in from the Latin “sanctus,” or holy) refers, receive this way. It was the first time I’ve epistle, many scholars believe the author the world, regardless even of our spiritual in Catholic tradition, to those who are seen it. (New York) was James, the “brother”—or cousin or status, we are the beloved of God. For us, with God in eternity. As Vatican Council foster brother, in modern terms—who was whatever we are, Jesus came to redeem us II teaches, they are joined with God for- The Church has no rule about this. the first bishop of Jerusalem. from sin. ever in a life free from decay, and share AUltimately, of course, it is the par- A great contribution of Christianity, and Jesus is the supreme answer to every in his life and happiness. (See “Consti- ents’ responsibility to judge. earlier of Judaism, to the development of question. He possesses the power to tution on the Church in the Modern I’m more than a little surprised that Western culture was the respect for the restore, to correct and to heal. He is the World,” Nos. 18 and 21.) you have never before seen this occur. It person. This attitude is very apparent in key to true “fulfillment.” However, Jesus is Thus, there’s nothing that would deny is quite common for children to receive this reading. more than a holy healer. He is the Savior. applying the title to angels, and from the cup, sometimes even at their The poor person is on the same level as On Calvary, Jesus died for us all, reconcil- Christians have done so for centuries. first Communion. the rich person. Richness or poverty can- ing us all with God. Then, spectacularly, Part of Christian tradition is the belief I’ve never heard a complaint or infor- not be measured by earthly terms. Rather, Jesus rose from the dead. He is, as Thomas that God created these spiritual (nonbod- mation of any sort about a problem they must be viewed in true, eternal terms. exclaimed, “Lord and God!” † ily) beings with the power of reason and related to children receiving from the cup. with freedom to make personal moral Since Communion from the cup is part decisions. of a religious ceremony, in no place, I My Journey to God Certain of them, according to the pre- believe, is it considered a violation of vailing opinion, sinned by defying God in drinking age laws. some way; others did not. Those who remained faithful are, of course, with God A child in our neighborhood is their creator, share his life and blessed- Qattending a school for the retarded Eventide ness, and are therefore deserving of the and cannot remember her prayers, so she Soft breezes like gentle pardon title saint. has never made her First Communion. Ease my troubles away, Three angels appear in the Bible by She is 12 years old. May she receive Here in my lovely garden name—Gabriel, Michael and Raphael— Communion when she attends Mass on At the end of a care-filled day. and they are the only ones honored by Sunday with her guardian? (Illinois) name in the Church’s devotions and Sunlight filters through rustling leaves, liturgy. The more basic question is why she Branches of maple trees sway. The Eastern Churches honored Ahas not made her First Communion. Lemon lilies, crimson geraniums, St. Michael as early as the fourth century, Mentally handicapped children often can- Rival Solomon’s glorious array. and he was the only individual angel ven- not memorize prayers. By no means does erated in the West until about the year it follow that he or she cannot grasp

Crystal waters ripple on the lake. File photo 800. enough of the meaning of Communion to A black fence goes astray, Their feast is celebrated together on receive this sacrament. Wandering through the meadow All about me I feel the presence Sept. 29. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, it If she is attending school, she surely is Where wildflowers bow to pray. Of the One who wrought such is worth noting, are among the many holy able to achieve some knowledge of Jesus loveliness. ones we venerate who have never been and understand that she receives him in Bird songs fall into silence I lift my heart in joyful thanks, officially or formally canonized. Popes Communion. As twilight softly creeps in For truly I’ve been blest. have been canonizing saints for only I hope you will encourage her guardian Erasing the flaming sunset about 1,000 years. to talk with a priest. If someone can pray Before the night begins. By Hilda Buck The angels, therefore, are like thou- very simply with her and help her under- sands of others on the roll of saints (the stand at her own level what she is doing, (Hilda Buck is a member of St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg.) apostles, for example) who came to have she should be receiving the Eucharist reg- this distinction by popular acclaim of the ularly. † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan Maria Guild business meeting, 898-0877. Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The 12:30 p.m. Recurring Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- Ave., Beech Grove. Familia Daily cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. for mothers of young children. Our Lady of the Greenwood Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week Information: 317-781-6822. Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., of (Friday) publication: The Criterion; The Active List; Greenwood. Perpetual adora- 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver); P.O. Box 1717; September 14 tion. Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax); Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., [email protected] (e-mail). Holy Rosary Church, 520 Greenwood. Familia for moth- Stevens St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Euchre party, ers of young children. Tridentine (Latin) Mass, September 8 Information: 317-882-4093. Little Flower Church, 4720 E. 1:30 p.m., $3 includes refresh- Mon.-Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m. Information: 317- 13th St., Indianapolis. ments. St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 636-4478. “Abortion and the Hierachy of 46th St., Lawrence. Familia Morals,” Dr. Mark Ginter, Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- for mothers of young children. Weekly 7 p.m. Information: 317-842-6583. apolis. “The Last Canticle of St. Michael Parish Life Center, St. Francis,” by Charles September 15 Sundays Baker, 3:30 p.m., love offer- 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. Holy Rosary Church, 520 SPRED, introduction to Arch- ing. Information: 317-255- 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Stevens St., Indianapolis. diocesan Special Religious 3666. Maria Guild rummage sale, Tridentine Mass, 10 a.m. © 2000 CNS Graphics Education Program for persons 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with developmental disabilities, St. Pius Parish, Hwy. 66, Troy. St. Rita Church, Indianapolis. Fall festival, yard sale, chicken 7 p.m. Information: 317-925- September 16 Mass in Vietnamese, 2 p.m. St. Anne Parish, Hamburg. 5:30 p.m. Mass. and roast beef dinners, ham- 4775 or 317-377-0592. St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 “The Faith Explained,” by burgers and ice cream. Central Ave., Indianapolis. St. Anthony of Padua Church, Father Greg Bramlage, St. Mary Church, New St. Michael Parish Life Center, Information: 812-547-3471. French Market, noon-11 p.m. Clarksville. “Be Not Afraid” 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812- Albany. Shepherds of Christ 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-791-1672 or holy hour, 6 p.m. 934-5854. prayers for lay, religious 10th Annual walkathon, 1 p.m. Our Lady of Grace 317-283-5508. vocations, 7 p.m. Information: 317-234-0338. Monastery, 1402 Southern Christ the King Church, 1827 Ave., Beech Grove. Meeting Wednesdays September 17-20 Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indian- Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. St. Malachy Church, St. Francis Hospital South for oblates and friends of Our apolis. Exposition of the Campus, 8111 S. Emerson Lady of Grace Monastery, Benedict Inn Retreat & 30th St. (behind St. Michael Brownsburg. Liturgy of the Conference Center, 1402 Blessed Sacrament, 7:30- Church), Indianapolis. Marian Hours, 7 p.m. Information: Ave., Indianapolis. Couple to 2 p.m. Information: 317-788- 9 p.m.; rosary for world peace, Couple League, Natural Family 7581 (daytime) or 317-787- Southern Ave., Beech Grove. prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. 317-852-3195. “Spiritual Dimensions of 8 p.m. Planning. Registration: 317- 3287 (evenings). Information: 317-271-8016. Growing Older,” presented by Christ the King Chapel, 1827 865-5554. St. Gabriel Church, Indian- Bill Lesch and Benedictine Our Lady of the Greenwood Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., September 12 apolis. Spanish Mass, 5 p.m. September 9 St. Christopher Parish, 5301 Siste Antoinette Purcell. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Marian prayers Reservations: 317-788-7581. St. Luke Church, 7575 Holiday W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Mondays Greenwood. Rosary and for priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Couple to Couples communication Our Lady of the Greenwood Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Couple League, Natural Family series, led by David Burkhard, September 21 Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., 7 p.m. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post Planning. Registration: 317- director of religious education, Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Greenwood. Prayer group, Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, 259-4373. 7 p.m. Information: 317-241- Meridian St., Carmel. 7:30 p.m. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 7 p.m. Information: 317-638- 6314, ext. 126. Guardian Angel Guild fall lun- Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 8416. cheon & musical, 11:30 social, September 10 Indianapolis. Adult Survivors St. Anthony Church, Ryan St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 12:15 luncheon, 1:15 show Tuesdays of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Fridays Hall, 379 N. Warman Ave., 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave tunes, $20. Reservations: 317- St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Catholic Social Services pro- St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Shepherds of Christ rosary, gram, 6-8 p.m. Information: Main St., Plainfield. Adoration prayers after 7 p.m. Mass. 317-236-1538. of the Blessed Sacrament, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th Thursdays St., Beech Grove. Prayer St. Lawrence Chapel, Indian- St. Lawrence Chapel, group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. apolis. Adoration of the Indianapolis. Adoration of the St. Thomas More Applefest Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- —See ACTIVE LIST, page 19 1200 N. Indiana, Mooresville September 22 and 23 Eleventh Annual Friday, Sept. 22 ST. JOAN 320 Kids’ Games 5-9 p.m. OF ARC including Bounce House, Lazer Tag, Monster Slide Craft Fair 5-9 p.m. Chili Supper 5-9 p.m. Food Barn 5-11 p.m. Hoaglin Fine Biergarten 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Catering Raffles 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Integrated Home Vegas Night 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Market Technologies Entertainment 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Bingo 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mystery Dinner Theatre 6 p.m. The Dave Allee Band Governor Davis and the Blues Apple Pie Bake Off 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Ambassadors The Carl Storie Band Saturday, Sept. 23 NoonMarket to 11:00 p.m. Jennie DeVoe Prizes for Big Raff le 30 Kids’ Games 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. St. Joan of Arc Church David Morgan First Prize ...... $3,500 including Bounce House, 4217 Central Ave. Dog Talk Second Prize ...... $1,000 Monster Slide, Lazer Tag Children’s Area Closes at 5:00 P.M. The Kelly Jay Orchestra Third Prize ...... $500 Craft Fair 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free Admission! ACTIVITIES FOR THE Hog Roast 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. ENTIRE FAMILY *Mystery Dinner Theatre 7 p.m. Join us for Mass at 5:30 p.m. • Super Silent Auction! Big Raffle Drawing 11 p.m. ᵼ Passenger drop-off on 42nd Street • Games of Chance! If you bring this ad • Artisans! Raffles 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Mum Sale! to the Festival and Vegas Night 7-midnight • Bake Sale! • Win a Trip to Paris! buy $5 in raffle Biergarten 11 a.m.-9 p.m. • Fun & Children’s Games! Food Barn 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. tickets, you will FRENCH MENU *Kid’s Magic Show 11 a.m. receive $5 in FREE • Chicken Crepes • Assorted Quiches raffle tickets #021. • Ratatouille *Advance Sale Tickets • French Bread and Herb Butter Recommended • Cheese and Fruit One coupon per person—no refunds • Tarte flambé • Rotisserie Chicken & BBQ Ribs • Tenderloin Tips For more information, contact St.Thomas More Parish (317-831-1431). • Mussels License #200000006543 Lic#200000006566 • Pastries & Desserts The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000 Page 19

mail: [email protected]. 317-875-8281. Third Saturdays The Active List, continued from page 18 St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. Christ the King Church, 1827 St. Francis Hall Chapel, 38th St., Indianapolis. Mass Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- cluding with confessions at the Blessed Sacrament, 11 for Life by archdiocesan Office Indianapolis. Exposition of the Marian College, 3200 Cold 5:30 p.m. Benediction and 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. a.m.-noon. of Pro-Life Activities, Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m.- Spring Rd., Indianapolis. Mass. 8:30 a.m.; walk to Clinic for 7 a.m. (Monday); rosary, Holy Guardian Angels Church, St. Mary Church, New Albany. Catholic Charismatic Renewal Women, 2951 E. 38th St., Affiliated Women’s Services, 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. Eucharistic adoration and con- 8 p.m. Open until midnight. of Central Indiana, Mass and rosary; return to church for Inc., 2215 Distributors Dr., Eucharistic adoration after fessions after 9 p.m. Mass. healing service, 7 p.m. Benediction. † Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, 8 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Third Mondays 10 a.m. Second Mondays St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Church at Mount St. Francis. 56th St., Indianapolis. Young Christ the King Chapel, 1827 5333 E. Washington St., Holy hour for vocations to Widowed Group (by archdioce- Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indianapolis. Exposition of priesthood and religious life, san Office for Youth and St. Felix Indianapolis. Marian prayers Blessed Sacrament, prayer ser- 7 p.m. Family Ministries), 7:30 p.m. for priests, 5:30-6:30 a.m. vice, 7:30 p.m. Child care available. statue Second Tuesdays Information: 317-236-1586. Saturdays Sacred Heart Church, 1530 St. Pius X Parish, Indian- Third Wednesdays carved Clinic for Women, E. 38th St. Union St., Indianapolis. apolis. Separated and Divorced St. Jude Church, 5353 and Parker Ave., Indianapolis. Exposition of Blessed Catholics support group, McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, 9:30 a.m. Sacrament after 8 a.m. Mass- 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-578- Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: from tree noon communion service. 8254. 783-1445. Holy Rosary Church, 520 trunk Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Church, Second Thursdays Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Bedford. Exposition of Focolare Movement, Komro Center, Indianapolis. Catholic A homeowner in Bay Blessed Sacrament, after home, Indianapolis. Widowed Organization, City, Mich., had a tree St. Patrick Church, 950 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m.; recon- Gathering, 7:30 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m. Information: 317- trunk carved into a Prospect St., Indianapolis. ciliation, 4-6 p.m. Information: 317-257-1073. 784-1102. 15-foot high statue of Mass in English, 4 p.m. St. Felix in honor of the St. Luke Church, Indianapolis. St. Joseph University Church, Holy Family Parish, Olden- Felician Sisters who had Monthly Terre Haute. Eucharistic ado- Holy hour for priestly and reli- burg. Support group for the once owned the prop- ration, after 9 a.m. Mass-5 gious vocations, 7 p.m. widowed, 7 p.m. Information: erty. St. Felix is patron of First Sundays p.m.; rosary, noon. 812-934-2524. St. Paul Church, Sellersburg. Second Saturdays the order and also Prayer group, 7-8:15 p.m. St. Mary Church, New Albany. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, regarded as protector of Information: 812-246-4555. Eucharistic adoration, reconcil- Center, Holy Family Chapel, 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. children. iation, after 9 p.m. Mass-mid- 1400 N. Meridian St., Mass, 2 p.m. Fatima K of C, 1040 N. Post night. Indianapolis, Eucharistic Holy Road, Indianapolis. Euchre, Hour for Life, 1-2 p.m., faith Third Thursdays 1 p.m. Information: 317-638- Christ the King Church, 1827 sharing and Scripture reflec- Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum 8416. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., tion, 2-3 p.m. Information: Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Rd., Indianapolis. Exposition of Gospel of Life Sister Diane Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. First Mondays the Blessed Sacrament after Carollo, 317-236-1521 or 800- Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 7:15 a.m. Mass-5:30 p.m. 382-9836, ext. 1521. Third Fridays Center, Indianapolis. Guardian Benediction and service. Blessed Sacrament Chapel, SS. Angel Guild board meeting, Third Sundays Peter and Paul Cathedral, 9:30 a.m. First Saturdays Mary’s Schoenstatt, Rexville Indianapolis. Mass for Civitas St. Nicholas Church, Sunman. (located on 925 South, .8 mile Dei, Catholic business group, First Tuesdays Mass, praise and worship, east of 421 South., 12 miles 6:30 a.m.; Indianapolis Athletic Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 8 a.m.; then SACRED gather- south of Versailles). Holy Club, breakfast, talk, 7:15- 30th St., Indianapolis. ing in the school. Hour, 2:30 p.m.; Mass, 3:30 8:30 a.m., $20. Information: Confession, 6:45 p.m.; p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel. Shawn Conway, 317-264-9400, CNS photo Benediction of the Blessed Little Flower Chapel, 13th and Information: 812-689-3551. E- ext. 35; or David Gorsage, Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. Bosart, Indianapolis. Apostolate of Fatima holy St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. hour, 2 p.m. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. Holy $ $ hour for religious vocations, Our Lady of the Greenwood Angels’ Corner Benediction and exposition of Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Blessed Sacrament after 7 p.m. Greenwood. 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For more information call 812-934-3204 317-356-1334 Ask Your Funeral Director or Write: Lic. #200000006424 SVDP Society • Box 19133 • Indianapolis, IN 46219 317-862-2967 Page 20 The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000 Eucharistic congress at Notre Dame attracts thousands NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)—Nearly 10,000 Catholics mated 1,500 pilgrims filled every available space. It ended Bill and Bonnie Drury and children, Carol, Sean and from across northern Indiana and beyond made a pilgrim- with Mass celebrated by some 9,000 worshippers at the Brandon, parishioners at St. Thomas the Apostle in Elkhart, age Aug. 26 to the University of Notre Dame for a eucharis- Joyce Center. said their pastor, Father William Sullivan, had motivated tic congress sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Saturday evening Masses were canceled across the dio- them and others to attend. Bend. cese for the observance. Priests heard confessions at 30 “It’s been enjoyable,” Bill said. “It’s quite serene out “It kind of feels like the holiest place in the country— locations around the campus, with long lines keeping them here. We’re surprised by the large number of people ... to Notre Dame,” said Stephanie Morgano of Valparaiso, who busy until time for the closing service in the incense- think they’re all Catholic!” attended with her daughter, Antoinette Salcedo. scented Joyce Center. Former South Bend residents Laura and Bob Labis now “I’m just here in thanksgiving for so many good things Bishop Jenky and Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of live in Fort Wayne and belong to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and good friends I’m praying for, bringing all their con- Belleville, Ill., gave keynote addresses to the congress. Parish. Among a significant number of pilgrims from Fort cerns in front of Christ here,” she added. Parish groups led rosaries at the campus grotto every hour. Wayne, they came with children, Kiley, 7, Kolynn, 5, and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Fort Wayne-South Pilgrims could pray the Stations of the Cross in the Basilica Gage, 3. Bend said the devout crowd on campus accented the univer- of the Sacred Heart or around St. Joseph’s Lake. Laura said she wants her children “attuned to traditions sity’s Catholic character. The Rev. Loren VanOort, a Lutheran minister from of the Catholic Church” and saw the congress as an oppor- “Notre Dame’s very Catholic, but everywhere you Nappanee who gave the homily at the prayer service, tunity to expose them to some at an early age. looked there were people going to confession and praying,” reminded pilgrims that “we are not only given the gift, but She and Bob went to the grotto for the rosary and he said. “I think it’s been a great reunion for our diocese.” we are gifts to one another” and that God’s “great promise, planned to go to confession. Nodding toward an area where “It’s just a moment of great grace for us,” said Bishop ‘I am with you always,’ never fades.” confessions were being heard, Bob said, “There are so John D’Arcy of Fort Wayne-South Bend, counting the Priests, theologians and lay people led 50 workshops on many priests, there’s no excuse not to get over there. At experience as a highlight of his 43 years as a priest and 25 campus for more than 3,000 people. Catholic recording home, there’s always an excuse!” years as a bishop. “The pope said this should be a time of artist Steve Angrisano and humorist Doug Brummel enter- Charlotte Ball, who teaches freshman theology this year strengthening the faith. Notre Dame—what better place in tained young people and families. at Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, came to the the world?” Pilgrims said that’s what they were seeking. congress with hopes for “a deepening of prayer, of commu- Whether their quest was a day of solitary meditation or “I came because I need the spiritual lift in my life to help nity experience and faith and to take that home.” shared experiences with friends and family, being part of me through problems you have,” said Dorothy Ray of She said people today have such busy schedules that the spiritually enriching event was, as one pilgrim called it, Columbia City, who brought her daughter, Diane King, and when an opportunity for a pilgrimage comes along, “It’s “a little bolt of lightning.” granddaughter, Tia King, a sixth-grader. easy to think ‘Why am I doing this?’ In planning stages since 1997, when Bishop D’Arcy first “We’ve never had anything like this,” Ray added. “I’ve “And yet, if you don’t do this, you’re spinning your proposed it, the congress began with an ecumenical prayer seen a lot of people from different parishes I used to go to. wheels,” Ball said. “If you don’t get kicked in your pants a service at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where an esti- It’s good to get the whole community together.” little bit, you lose track of the big picture.” † PBS show on dying to look at assisted suicide, other issues

HOLLYWOOD (CNS)—A former advocate of physi- She will be seen in a four-part, six-hour documentary “The kind of criteria that are necessary to assure that cian-assisted suicide who recanted her earlier support special called “On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying,” a patient is cognitively intact, not confused, making a and now runs the palliative care program at the Mount which will air Sunday-Wednesday, Sept. 10-13, from 9- ‘rational’ decision that is consistent over weeks, is not Sinai School of Medicine in New York City will be fea- 10:30 p.m. EDT each night on PBS. (Check local TV pressured by financial and family burden, guilt and tured on an upcoming PBS documentary on dying. listings for the station and time in your area.) The pro- anxiety, and is known to be ‘terminal’ just flies in the “I was a very strong proponent of legalization for a grams are hosted by Bill Moyers. Many PBS affiliates face of everything we know about people with serious number of years, and wrote about it, did research about will run a companion half-hour, “With Eyes Open,” illness,” she said. it, and it was my experience with patients that caused from 10:30-11 p.m. EDT the same nights. “People are very rarely consistently cognitively me to change my mind. And I’m now an opponent of Meier told television writers that the criteria for intact in the weeks and months before they die,” she legalization,” said Dr. Diane Meier. acceding to a physician-assisted suicide cannot be met. continued, noting that one, “their brains are affected by their illness,” and two, “we are really bad at predicting when people die. “And the data supports that. We are as often wrong as we are right,” she said. “And the assisted-suicide law presumes that a doctor can predict, looking at a patient, when he or she is going to die, and therefore when he or she would be eligible for legal assisted suicide,” Meier said. “I’m worried that legalization will put not-so-subtle pressure on dying people to opt for that option, and get out of the way and stop burdening others.” Meier said instruction on palliative care is something that has been sorely missing from most medical school curriculums for too long. “I went through four years of medical school at Northwestern and Chicago, did three years of residency at a university hospital in Portland, two years of geri- atrics fellowship at a reputable teaching hospital [and] did not have a single lecture on pain management in nine years,” she said. The reason is because doctors see death as “not nor- mal, or something that we can make better through appropriate medical care,” she said. “Death is a failure, so we’re not going to teach you about [it], we’re not going to address it as a responsibility of medicine.” “On Our Own Terms” looks not only at palliative care as a viable option for the dying, but at people who are living with the knowledge that they are terminally ill; models of health care for the dying and their families; and the decisions made by dying patients—and sometimes for them—on what constitutes appropriate care. In one segment on the third night of the program, Dr. Carlos Gomez, a Catholic doctor at University Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., who is opposed to physician- assisted suicide, struggles with his stance as a patient is affected by the final stages of liver failure, becoming delirious, agitated and thrashing. “The best that I can do for him is to sedate him and let him die,” Gomez says on the broadcast. “I would prefer that he be alert and talking all the way to infin- ity, but I can’t do that.” Moyers, commenting on Gomez’s dilemma, said, “It’s one of the most powerful [TV] sequences I’ve seen in my 30 years at this.” But Annie Navarro of the U.S. Catholic Conference Office for Film and Broadcasting, in her review of the third installment, called it “troublesome as it offers a sympathetic view on physician-assisted suicide. “Moyers emphasizes the individual personal dilemma and leaves untreated the larger public policy issues. As a result, the subject does not receive the full treatment it deserves,” Navarro added. On the other hand, she said, the Moyers program “will hopefully promote discussion on end-of-life care and prompt families to discuss each member’s wishes The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000 Page 21

expanded to include the practical experience of the dioce- parishes, and training ideas to use with parish coordinators DISCIPLES ses already in the process. and parish leadership teams. These ideas from the staff continued from page 3 Another important new resource will be a greatly were supplemented by recommendations from the experi- enlarged Web presence which will allow participating dio- enced dioceses during a general sharing of insights in the parish become more aware and involved in the evangeliza- ceses and parishes to download information and materials. late afternoon. tion mission of the Church. (The Web address is www.disciplesinmission.org.) Aug. 27 covered some important details like parish In her opening remarks Aug. 25, Notre Dame Sister The late Father James Dunning used to warn people in costs, looked ahead to next steps, and set the dates for the Susan Wolf recalled that four years ago the pioneer group the ministry of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, coordinator training next August. A special moment of doing Disciples in Mission for the first time numbered “Thou shalt not do unto others what thou hast not done this closing session was recognition of the six pioneer only six dioceses. The group now includes 31 dioceses, unto thyself.” The Paulist training team underlined that dioceses. Those dioceses joining later have benefited with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis among the 10 that this maxim applies to those doing Disciples in Mission greatly from the wisdom gained from their practical expe- are initiating the process this year. as well. rience. Paulist Father Ken Boyack gave a status report on the Morning prayer on Aug. 26 flowed into a session on the The Archdiocese of Indianapolis will follow up on this dioceses who were already doing the process. There were Jesus conversation in which participants shared with each coordinator training workshop by completing the forma- many success stories to report, as well as areas for other how they had come to know Jesus and what it meant tion of the Archdiocesan Leadership Team. improvement. to them to be a follower of Jesus. Sister Susan Wolf, executive director of PNCEA, will The Archdiocese of Indianapolis will benefit from sev- The remainder of Aug. 26 found Acosta-Taylor and serve as the Disciples in Mission Contact for the eral of these improvements. All participants received Father Folzenlogen in sessions directed toward dioceses in Archdiocese of Indianapolis. She will team up with Father copies of the newly revised second edition of the the first stages of their preparation year for Disciples in Ken Boyack, president of PNCEA, to conduct the training Diocesan Leadership Team Manual and the Parish Mission. There were suggestions about the formation of for the Diocesan Disciples in Mission Leadership Team on Leadership Team Manual. These resources have been the Diocesan Leadership Team, steps to take in recruiting Dec. 1–2 at the Benedict Inn in Beech Grove. † Spirituality a balance of wisdom, energy, priest says

GREEN BAY, Wis. (CNS)—“The opposite of spiritual- The Holy Longing, won a first-place award for spirituality In addition to resolving the split between energy and ity is not skipping church,” says Oblate Father Ron books this year from the Catholic Press Association. wisdom, Father Rolheiser said, we need to resolve the Rolheiser. “It’s being in a semi-vegetative state receiving He cited three examples of people who dealt with their divorces between: beer intravenously.” spirituality in different ways: Mother Teresa, Janis Joplin • Spirituality and ecclesiology, illustrated by a growing Spirituality and soul mean the same thing—the life or and Princess Diana. interest in the spiritual, even as our churches become energy within us that keeps us alive, said Father Rolheiser, Mother Teresa, he said, is a saint who dedicated her life increasingly empty. whose column on spirituality appears in nearly three to God and the poor. That’s hard to do, he said, because • Justice and piety, so that people who champion justice dozen Catholic newspapers in the United States, Canada, most of us want to live both as saints and as sinners. also embrace personal morality, and pious people accept Ireland, England, Scotland and New Zealand. “We want to pray, but not to miss whatever we want to the Gospel challenge of justice. Our spirituality is a gift of God and leads to a basic watch on TV. We want to live a life of radical commitment Dorothy Day provides us with a model of someone restlessness within us, Father Rolheiser told nearly 600 to the poor, but we want luxuries and riches.” who combined both, he said. “We need a new Francis of people Aug. 7 at St. Bernard Church in Green Bay. “As But, as St. Thomas Aquinas said, every choice includes Assisi to restructure our imagination,” he said. St. Augustine put it, ‘You’ve made us for yourself, Lord, a renunciation of something else, so we can’t have it all, “We are not going to think-tank our way out of our and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.’ ” Father Rolheiser said. problems with ecclesiology. It’s going to take a wild man That restlessness is why we feel “out of sync” with life Janis Joplin tried to have it all, he said, and basically or woman,” he said. “I think it’s going to come from the or the rhythms of nature, said Father Rolheiser, who repre- she died at age 27 when her body fell apart because she younger generation. We Baby Boomers are too set in our sents Canadian Oblates of Mary Immaculate on their used too much energy trying to do everything. ways.” international council. 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St. Elizabeth’s, a pro-life agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is seeking The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis is seeking a individuals desiring to serve our clients in the following staff positions. part-time Coordinator of Educational Technology to provide services that enable RESIDENT CARE PROVIDER — Our group home cares for pregnant and newly parenting teachers to stimulate and enhance student learning through the wise and effective teen mothers and their babies. We currently have openings for all three shifts for caring use of technology in their classrooms. The coordinator is responsible for an ongo- individuals dedicated to attending to the daily needs of our residents and their babies. ing program of in-service training for educators who will become catalysts for the Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED growth and implementation of instructional technology in their respective schools. equivalent, have experience working with adolescents, toddlers and babies, and be The opening is for the present school year and is a half-time position. available to work some hours every-other weekend. Candidates with a four-year degree in social work or a related field are preferred. A master’s degree in education, including studies in instructional technology is DAY CARE PROVIDER — St. Elizabeth’s provides daycare services to our resident’s preferred (or reasonable progress toward same). Also preferred are three years of children and children from the community. We are seeking individuals with an ability to teaching experience, experience in managing and utilizing technology for instruc- provide loving care to the children entrusted to us. Qualified candidates must be at least tion, and experience/skill in group presentations to adults. 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and have some experience working with babies and toddlers. Please send résumé and salary history in confidence to: Interested candidates, please fax your résumé to: Ed Isakson Attn: Penny Briel Director, Human Resources 317-787-0482 Archdiocese of Indianapolis or mail to: P.O. Box 1410 2500 Churchman Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46206 Indianapolis, IN 46203 Equal Opportunity Employer The Criterion Friday, September 8, 2000 Page 23

Gdansk, the Baltic port city where the workers’ rights severely and vomit blood. Two of the nuns were released News briefs movement was founded in 1980, the pope expressed thanks one day later after parishioners paid “a large sum of News briefs for Solidarity’s anti-communist ripple effect throughout the money” to the Public Security Bureau, it said. The other region. Vatican Radio broadcast in Italian on Aug. 31 parts people remained held and their whereabouts were unknown, of the telegram, originally written in Polish. “Solidarity,” U.S. it added. said the pope, “which set off a process of great changes in Poland and in all of Central-Eastern Europe, had as its U.S. bishops share Irish bishops’ foundation a common concern for man and his dignity.” PEOPLE concern about readings WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. bishops shared Cardinal says Nigerian religious Jesuit biographer of Pope Pius IX concerns about certain New Testament readings on leaders can solve Shariah crisis women that the Irish bishops recommended be omitted skips late pontiff’s beatification from their new Lectionary, said a U.S. bishops’ official. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A Nigerian cardinal said the ROME (CNS)—The author of a three-volume biography Father James Moroney, executive director of the U.S. adoption of the Shariah Islamic legal system by some states bishops’ Secretariat for the Liturgy, said in an interview in Nigeria is a mistake which, if not rectified, could create of Pope Pius IX said he planned to skip the beatification of Aug. 31, “This is an issue that the U.S. bishops more problems for the country. The president of the the controversial pontiff on Sept. 3. “Let them go ahead. I addressed 10 years ago and one which I am gratified to Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Nigerian told them more than 10 years ago that [beatification] wasn’t see the Irish bishops dealing with as well.” A document Cardinal Francis Arinze, said some people in his country do a good idea, that it was inopportune. The pope listened to titled “Domestic Violence,” issued Aug. 27 by two Irish not seem to know that efforts are being made all around the me then, but something happened to change his mind,” world for harmony among people of other religions. In an bishops’ commissions, denounced all forms of violence Jesuit Father Giacomo Martina said Sept. 1. Father interview in Rome in August, Cardinal Arinze said: “I in marriage and identified seven New Testament read- Martina’s biography of Pope Pius is considered the authori- ings they said should not be used at Mass because they would like those who support this Shariah law, let them give “an undesirably negative impression regarding take a good look at the world today. Indonesia, the largest tative work on the 19th-century pope by most scholars. women.” Muslim country in the world, does not have Shariah law.” Father Martina said that when the Vatican was considering He added that the number of Muslims in all Arab countries the sainthood cause in the 1980s, he wrote a report that rec- together is less than the Muslim population of Indonesia. ommended against beatification, and the Vatican temporar- Gore notes reservations about ily shelved the cause. bill to limit assisted suicide As Olympics near, evictions PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)—Vice President Al Gore told increase for homeless in Sydney Parole denied for man jailed for reporters in Portland that despite his personal aversion to assisted suicide, he has reservations about a congressional SYDNEY, Australia (CNS)—As the Olympic Games 1980 Church women’s murders bill that would thwart Oregon’s controversial Death with loom closer, life is getting tough for the homeless and “at- Dignity Act. “I am personally opposed to physician-assisted risk” people living in budget accommodations in Sydney. SAN SALVADOR (CNS)—El Salvador’s Supreme suicide,” the Democrats’ presidential nominee told reporters Welfare agencies are watching developments with trepida- Court rejected a petition for parole for one of five former who pursued him after a town-hall rally at Portland State tion. “Evictions from boarding houses and other cheap national guardsmen convicted of the 1980 murders of four University on Aug. 30. “However, I don’t want to see the accommodations are going through the roof,” said U.S. Church women. The request for parole for Carlos criminalizing of doctors’ ability to deal with severe pain.” Rentwatchers convener Beth Jewell. In the lead-up to the Joaquin Contreras Palacios was “turned down because it Sydney Games, hundreds of beds in boarding houses in the Gore and his running mate, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, came does not meet the requirements established by the law,” to Oregon to talk about health care. Lieberman, a Democrat inner-western suburbs have been closing as owners seek to from Connecticut, is a primary sponsor of the Pain Relief maximize returns by converting to backpacker hostels and Supreme Court Judge Eduardo Tenorio told reporters Aug Promotion Act, billed by some supporters as a way of other tourist accommodations. 30. The decision was unanimous, said Tenorio, based on the thwarting assisted suicide. The nation’s Catholic bishops fact that Contreras “had not been favorably rehabilitated.” are among those supporters. China reportedly arrests more WORLD than 20 underground Catholics Make a resolution to help those STAMFORD, Conn. (CNS)—The Chinese government Pope praises Poland’s Solidarity arrested a priest, a seminarian, 20 nuns and two lay people less fortunate than yourself! of the underground Catholic Church in Fujian province, movement on 20th anniversary eastern China, reported the Cardinal Kung Foundation. The The Crisis Office of Catholic Social Services is VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As Poland celebrated the 20th Aug. 30 arrests occurred in Qibu township, Luoyuan always in need of the following items: anniversary of the Solidarity movement, Pope John Paul II county, the foundation reported Sept. 1. The foundation, praised the union for its work over the past two decades. In headquartered in Stamford, said 38-year-old Father Liu Food Used clothing Paper grocery bags an Aug. 30 telegram to Archbishop Tadeusz Goclowski of Shao-Zhang was beaten brutally, causing him to bleed

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