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By Brandon A. Evans Across the nation, 245 public schools To date, no other diocese in the United “There is, in my opinion, no higher Five archdiocesan schools have been and 50 private schools were honored this States has had as many Blue Ribbon accomplishment,” Lentz said. “It’s an named No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon year. With 11 schools honored in the state schools as the Archdiocese of awesome feeling.” Schools of Excellence by the U.S. Depart- of Indiana, the archdiocese operates nearly Indianapolis. More than just a marketing tool or an ment of Education. half of the Blue Ribbon schools. “I’m just thrilled to death,” said award for a principal, being named a Blue The new Blue Ribbon schools are Holy The recent honors also bring the total Annette “Mickey” Lentz, executive direc- Ribbon school is a recognition of the Family School in New Albany, St. Michael number of Catholic schools in the arch- tor of Catholic education and faith forma- community—parents, teachers, students School in Greenfield, and Immaculate diocese to be honored by the U.S. Depart- tion for the archdiocese. and parish—that work to create an excel- Heart of Mary School, St. Simon the ment of Education to 20 since 1982. Last She was the principal of St. Mark the lent Catholic school, she said. Apostle School and St. Thomas Aquinas year, the archdiocese had six Blue Ribbon Evangelist School in Indianapolis in 1985 And so many Blue Ribbon awards is a School, all in Indianapolis. schools, and four the year before that. when it was named a Blue Ribbon school. See SCHOOLS, page 7 Catholic Center employees kick Photos by Sean Gallagher Photos by off annual Called to Serve appeal

By Brandon A. Evans

A Sept. 20 luncheon at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis was the official start of the 2005-06 Called to Serve: Parish Stewardship and United Catholic Appeal (UCA). The annual appeal seeks not only to help Catholics serve their parish needs, but also to help the shared ministries and home missions of the archdiocese through the UCA, which has a minimum financial goal of $5.5 million this year. The luncheon is a way for the employ- ees of the archdiocese—mostly those who work at the Catholic Center—to take the lead in making a sacrifice for the good of others in the archdiocese. It was also a chance to introduce this Shawn Varnado, far right, holding his 1-year-old son DaSean, watches, from left, his step-daughter Teri Kennedy, his wife Mirandra, his son Shawn Jr., year’s co-chairs of the appeal, Dale and and his step-daughter, Dazha Holliday load their book bags in the back of their van at the end of the children’s first day as students at St. Joan of Arc Teresa Bruns, members of Immaculate School in Indianapolis. The family, whose home in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans was destroyed in the flood that followed Hurricane Katrina, are Conception Parish in Milhousen. now living in Indianapolis through the aid of anonymous contributors. “We’re grateful we can support the shared ministries and home missions of our Church,” Dale Bruns said. Catholic grade school takes in students This year, the UCA will feature a greater emphasis on the home missions of the archdiocese—47 percent of the finan- displaced by Hurricane Katrina cial goal, or more than $2.5 million, is allotted for direct outreach to those By Sean Gallagher themselves in Indianapolis. An important Their transportation to and in parishes and schools. part of this stability was the enrollment of Indianapolis, their housing expenses “In the next few years,” said The family of Shawn and Mirandra three of the family’s children at St. Joan and the children’s tuition are all being See UCA, page 7 Varnado were on the move for the first of Arc School in Indianapolis. donated by people from central Indiana two weeks after Hurricane Katrina Shawn Varnardo Jr., is now in the who wish to remain anonymous. threatened and eventually flooded their school’s kindergarten. His sister, Dazha Sept. 22 was the children’s first day home in the Lower Ninth Ward of Holliday, is in the sixth-grade. And Teri of school in nearly a month. For her New Orleans a month ago. Kennedy is a seventh-grade student. part, Teri was glad to be studying But recently they found some hope The family is currently living at a hotel again, even if it was in a new school in and a more predictable life for in Indianapolis. See HURRICANE, page 2 Archdiocese honors pro-life supporters for their work

By Mary Ann Wyand Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. formation commission and liturgy com- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will mittee at St. Susanna Parish. She also St. Susanna parishioner Karen celebrate the pro-life Mass and present assists with the parish ministry to Burkhart of Plainfield, the Indiana death the annual archdiocesan pro-life awards offenders incarcerated at the Plainfield penalty abolition coordinator for in recognition of their outstanding lead- Correctional Facility by coordinating a Amnesty International, will be honored ership in promoting the sanctity and dig- twice-a-month Bible study group and with the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara nity of life. Father Kevin Morris, pastor serving as an extraordinary minister of Respect Life Award and Sacred Heart of of St. Susanna Parish, will concelebrate holy Communion at the prison. Jesus parishioner Jennifer Wulf of Terre the liturgy, which is open to the public. Father Morris said Burkhart is “the Haute will receive the Our Lady of In addition to 30 years of abolition wonderful wife and mother of a warm, Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award during work for Amnesty International on the giving, loving family,” and will “jump in the archdiocesan Respect Life Sunday international, national and state levels, and try to help whenever there is an Mass at 1 p.m. on Oct. 2 at SS. Peter and Karen Burkhart is a member of the faith See LIFE, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Texas-Louisiana border areas hit hardest by Hurricane Rita WASHINGTON (CNS)—Information include hurricane information. about the full extent of the damage from A preliminary diocesan report noted the parts of Texas and Louisiana that were that 10 churches in the diocese had flood

hit hardest by Hurricane Rita on Sept. 24 CNS photo from Reuters damage. In many parishes, the damage was still difficult to obtain two days later. occurred in rectories, parish halls and The second hurricane to sweep into the cemeteries. Lafayette Bishop Michael Gulf Coast region in a month veered east Jarrell sent a letter to all pastors prior to of the most heavily populated parts of Hurricane Rita urging them to follow Texas, rather than hitting the Galveston- evacuation protocols and to take all Houston area head-on as had earlier been sacramental records with them. feared. Sherry Swaney Heflin, editor of the The storm’s path brought it ashore Catholic Connection, diocesan newspaper closer to Louisiana at the Texas coastal in Shreveport, La., said her diocese had town of Sabine Pass, near Port Arthur. not been hit hard by the storm, which Karen Gilman, editor of the East Texas mainly knocked down trees and power Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of lines but did not cause significant flood- Beaumont, told Catholic News Service on ing. She said the chancellor’s office as of Sept. 26 that she had seen photos showing Sept. 26 was not aware of damaged damage to the dome of the recently reno- churches. vated St. Anthony Cathedral, but had no The Diocese of Alexandria, La., also idea yet what the extent of that damage had not yet received reports of damage, was or what problems there might be for but the diocesan offices were closing early other Church property. on Sept. 26 following a mandatory order There is one Catholic parish in Sabine that nonessential businesses close because Pass, much of which was under 5 feet of of low water pressure. They were urged to water the day after the hurricane, Gilman stay closed until the following day at said. noon. She had left Beaumont well into the CNS was unable to reach Morris day on Sept. 23, after Rita’s path shifted LeBleu, editor of The Southwest Catholic, more eastward than earlier predictions had diocesan newspaper of Lake Charles, La., put it, so she avoided the traffic jams an area where the hurricane’s heaviest headed north and instead went west to A church with a cemetery in the background is damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita in rains fell. Houston to wait out the storm. She said Cameron, La., on Sept. 24. Hurricane Rita was the second powerful storm in less than a month that left According to the National Weather she was headed back to Beaumont on the U.S. Gulf Coast reeling. Rita brought renewed flooding in New Orleans, widespread power outages Service, rain in Lake Charles was falling Sept. 26. and roads across hundreds of miles closed by debris, although damage was less than feared. at a rate of 3 to 4 inches an hour and the Meanwhile, Erik Noriega, editor of the town had 8 inches of rain more than two Texas Catholic Herald of the Houston- of southwestern Louisiana, heavy rains his home in Crowley, about 30 miles west hours before the storm’s landfall. In the based Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, caused severe flooding and strong winds of Lafayette. The winds knocked some coastal town of Cameron, the weather had heeded earlier warnings to evacuate knocked down trees and power lines. shingles off his roof but did not cause any service recorded a wind gust of 112 mph and gone to Dallas to wait out the storm. Tom Sommers, editor of the Acadiana other damage to his home. as the center of the storm approached. He said it seemed the diocese had Catholic, diocesan newspaper of Lafayette’s diocesan offices were oper- A brief message dated Sept. 26 and received a fairly light blow from Rita. An Lafayette, La., said his family evacuated ating according to their usual schedule. posted on the diocesan Website said: assessment of damage to diocesan prop- but he stayed at home, thinking the hurri- The newspaper, which goes to press on “During this difficult time for all people erty was expected late on Sept. 26, he cane was heading more toward Texas. Thursdays, was to come out as sched- in southwest Louisiana, we ask that said. “I’ll never do that again,” he told CNS, uled, although Sommers said the paper’s prayers be offered. St. Peter Claver, pray When Hurricane Rita hit coastal areas noting how the 80 to 90 mph winds shook layout would have to be redone to for us.” †

its roof.” Shawn Varnado also learned that students in this school that we’re helping We’ve sold candy. We’ve done all kinds of HURRICANE floodwaters had lifted the house in which [with tuition]. But those students in turn things for the hurricane victims. continued from page 1 he grew up off its foundation and placed it are bringing in canned goods or doing “But that doesn’t mean a lot until you in the backyard. some other things to help someone else. actually come face-to-face with someone a new city. “The house has so many memories, and “I think that’s one of the things that is who is a victim. I think this is an opportu- “I like it,” she said. “I was excited just seeing that and knowing your history, so important, so wonderful about this nity for our kids to really see firsthand that about coming. I’m meeting new friends in it’s hard emotionally,” he said. school. It doesn’t make any difference these are real people, other kids their age, my classes.” Now that the family is in Indianapolis, where we are socioeconomically. that they’re collecting money for.” The day before Katrina hit the Gulf they are finally catching up on some Everyone here is always willing and ready And like many other students her age, Coast, the family evacuated New Orleans much-needed rest. At the same time, they to help someone else.” Dezha’s hopes for the future aren’t long- for a motel in Houston. Unfortunately, are starting to see a brighter future. Sharpe also recognized that while term. Despite all the challenges she and many of Shawn Varnardo’s other relatives “We’re very happy,” Shawn Varnado Shawn Jr., Dazha and Teri have received a her family have faced over the past month, chose to remain and brave the storm’s said. lot of help, their presence in the school her goals are simple and straightforward. wrath. “We’re more relaxed now the kids are will benefit the other students as well. “I hope that I pick back up on my work They ended up staying at the then over- in school,” said his wife, Mirandra. “We talked about the hurricane vic- and make good grades,” she said. † flowing New Orleans Convention Center Although the family is not Catholic, tims,” she said. “We collected money. in squalid living conditions with food and they were glad that their children could water scarce. attend an ethnically diverse Catholic “I begged them to come, to leave school since they had been students at a before the hurricane,” Shawn Varnardo similar one in New Orleans. How you can help hurricane victims said. “Plenty of times, we had rode hurri- Although taking in the displaced stu- As of Sept. 27, the archdiocesan Mission Office had collected $533,382 from canes out in New Orleans. But this being dents may seem like a noteworthy event, archdiocesan parishes and $14,656 from Catholic schools in the archdiocese for the a Category Four, I begged them to come, Mary Pat Sharpe, St. Joan of Arc School’s relief of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. but they wouldn’t come. Unfortunately, principal, said that giving aid to those in Those who wish to make monetary donations can send them directly to the arch- they paid for it.” need is something that happens there on a diocesan Mission Office at P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206. The Varnardos soon found a photo- regular basis. For more information about how to help the hurricane victims, log on to graph of their home in New Orleans on “It’s just not unusual,” she said. “We are www.CatholicCharitiesIndy.org or www.archindy.org and click on the hurricane relief the Internet. It was flooded “to the top of always helping people. Always. I’ve got site. †

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By Sean Gallagher participating and witnessing evangeliz- ing vector, a way that is making the Building on the insights of the last Church in the United States much

half century, Catholic religious education richer.” Sean Gallagher Photo by is moving forward, continually striving But as those present were invited to to find effective methods to pass on the look forward to a bright future for reli- content of the faith. gious education, Archbishop Daniel M. This was the message that Msgr. Buechlein encouraged them to look to Daniel Kutys, deputy secretary for cate- the past for inspiration in their catecheti- chesis for the U.S. Conference of cal ministry. Catholic Bishops, offered to approxi- “I want to propose Bishop [Simon] mately 200 pastors, parish life coordina- Bruté as a great model for all of us who tors, parish administrators of religious are involved in faith formation, in teach- education, principals and other pastoral ing the faith and in catechesis,” he said. leaders at the first of a series of arch- “Bishop Bruté was an outstanding the- diocesan symposia to introduce the new ologian. He was considered the most National Directory for Catechesis on important theologian at the Baltimore Sept. 26 at the Primo South banquet councils. He was a great teacher. He was facility in Indianapolis. a seminary teacher. But he was also a For much of his address, Msgr. Kutys great pastor and a holy man.” explained how the new national directory Bishop Bruté was the founding bishop builds upon the teaching documents on of the Diocese of Vincennes, which catechesis issued both by the Holy See became the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. and by the U.S. bishops since the close The Cause for Canonization of Bishop of the Second Vatican Council. Bruté was opened on Sept. 12. As he was concluding his remarks, Now that the U.S. bishops have pub- Msgr. Kutys referred to Religious lished the National Directory for Education at the Crossroads by Catechesis, it is the task of pastoral, cat- Francoise Darcy-Berube, a book pub- echetical and Catholic school leaders lished 10 years ago, shortly after the across the country to implement it where American publication of the Catechism they minister. of the Catholic Church. Many who attended the Sept. 26 sym- “Today, thanks to how the catechism posium had this in mind, seeking insights has been received and implemented and as to how the document can have a posi- At a Sept. 26 archdiocesan symposium at the Primo South banquet facility in Indianapolis on the used, and also thanks to the renewed cat- tive impact upon the average Catholic. new National Directory for Catechesis, Msgr. Daniel Kutys, deputy secretary for catechesis for the echetical effort as represented by the Darlene Davis, the chairperson of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, explains how this document builds upon previous post-Second national directory, I think we’re through archdiocesan Adult Catechetical Team Vatican Council documents on religious education. the crossroads,” he said. “I think we’re and a member of St. Michael Parish in on the way and moving further along to Greenfield, commented on this as she “I think the more we know about what apprentice in the University of Notre create a Church which has a holier, arrived for the event. the bishops want from us and the more Dame’s Echo Program at St. Monica that we can articulate the vision [of cate- Parish in Indianapolis. chesis] that the bishops have, the better But she recognized the need for this we’re going to be able to minister in our balance in religious education and saw Daily Mass intentions for parishes,” she said. much in the symposium that can have a An important part of the bishops’ cate- positive impact upon the members of archdiocese’s Italy pilgrimage chetical vision that Msgr. Kutys addressed St. Monica Parish. in his remarks was their desire to balance “I think that the fact that we can Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar gen- and intentions of our archdiocesan pil- the attention given in religious education equip ourselves as ministers and leaders eral of the archdiocese, will lead a pil- grims and their loved ones at home. between the content of the faith and the of catechesis [will help them] experience grimage to Italy on Oct. 3-11. The way in which it is passed on. it in the way that we can revise our pro- faithful in the archdiocese are asked to Oct. 7 (Florence) Feast of Our Lady Archbishop Buechlein, who is the grams, and kind of re-visit our pedagogi- pray for the intentions each day with of the Rosary—for the intentions of chairman of the bishops’ Committee on cal methods and especially look toward the pilgrims. parishioners at Holy Rosary Parish and Catechesis that oversaw the writing of bringing out more of the content of cate- for all parishioners in the archdiocese. the national directory, spoke about this chesis,” Brewer said. Oct. 3 (leave Indianapolis) Feast of during a break in the symposium. Many other archdiocesan catechetical Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin—for Oct. 8 (Assisi)—for the victims of “I think the new National Directory leaders explored the effect that the the intentions of all teachers and reli- natural disasters, particularly the vic- for Catechesis … will help us to achieve National Directory for Catechesis can gious educators in the archdiocese. tims of the recent hurricanes in the the balance that we need between con- have on those whom they serve in an Gulf Coast region. tent and methodology,” he said. “That’s extensive question and answer period. Oct. 4 (Rome) Feast of St. Francis tremendously important.” Among the issues raised were the role of Assisi—for the intentions of all Oct. 9 (Rome)—for our archdioce- Archbishop Buechlein is an estab- of catechesis in evangelization, ecumeni- Franciscans and members of other reli- san seminarians and for an increase in lished national leader in Catholic reli- cal considerations in teaching the faith in gious communities serving in the arch- vocations to the priesthood and conse- gious education. a school setting and the importance of diocese. crated life in the archdiocese. Kenna Brewer is just taking her first understanding religious education as a steps into catechetical ministry as an lifelong task for all Catholics. † Oct. 5 (Rome)—for the repose of Oct. 10 (Rome)—for the needs and the soul of Pope John Paul II and the intentions of Pope Benedict XVI and faithful departed of the archdiocese. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. 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OPINION

The Human Side/Eugene Hemrick In memoriam: the chief justice The line of people waiting to pay their medallions of Pope Innocent III, Gregory Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 respects to Chief Justice William the Great, St. Louis and Moses. During Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Rehnquist stretched the 13th century, Pope Innocent III was Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus for several blocks. considered head of the supreme court of Interestingly, many of the Holy Roman Empire. Among the the mourners were many laws he created, one declared that men and women in marriage is not to be for the convenience Editorial their 20s and early of a country. This was at a time when 30s. The Supreme women often were married off as pawns Court police were for enhancing the relationship between wearing their finest two countries. Innocent III took a giant uniforms; their badges step forward in championing the dignity were covered with of women. black ribbons. Flags at half-staff were Even though this law of Pope Innocent Pro-life Democrats another of the many signs of respect paid was a breakthrough in his day, women to the chief justice. and children are still considered dispens- Rehnquist was born on Oct. 1, 1925, in able when it comes to deciding who lives o, “pro-life Democrat” really isn’t counseling and child care centers on Milwaukee, Wis. During the presidency and who dies in some suffering nations. Nan oxymoron, a contradiction of college campuses, promotion of adop- of Richard Nixon, Rehnquist was The word “law” in Latin means to bind terms. But, in recent years, the national tion through a permanent tax credit, a appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and together. When all is said and done, the Democratic Party made it pretty clear mandate that Medicaid cover pregnant in 1986 President Ronald Reagan made history of those like Rehnquist, whose that the party itself is pro-choice when women and newborns through the first him chief justice. Those who knew him lives are truly dedicated to law, is a story it comes to abortion. Last year, before year of life, and expansion of the WIC reverenced his integrity and wisdom. of key individuals who struggled to keep John Kerry was nominated, every (Women, Infants and Children) The death of Rehnquist gives us pause the human family unified and to enable Democratic candidate for president program. to reflect on the awesome role he and people to work together. pledged to preserve the so-called More controversial provisions, espe- other great justices have fulfilled in When life comes apart, as it often “woman’s right to choose.” cially for Catholics, include funding history. does, people lose respect for each other; Things have changed since last for pregnancy-prevention programs in On a decorative cornice at the rim of chaos ensues. Laws at their best image year’s election, if only because of polit- schools and a requirement for insur- the roof of the Supreme Court, several God, the Creator, who in the beginning ical realities. Since the Democrats’ ance coverage of contraceptives, medallions of famous lawmakers are put order into chaos and unified life. defeat last November, the party has including RU-486, the “morning-after etched in marble. Among them are Today there is growing criticism of our tried to soften its pro-abortion rights pill.” It’s possible, though, that those Moses, Justinian, Hammurabi and lawmakers and judges. No matter what position, at least with its rhetoric. No provisions will be eliminated. Another Aristotle. There is also a frieze on the east they decide, it never satisfies everyone. national Democratic leader has yet pro-life group, Feminists for Life side of the court that portrays Solon the This has been the case down through declared himself or herself anti-choice, (FFL), generally supports DFLA but not great Greek lawmaker and Confucius history. and former Rep. Tim Roemer of South the provision regarding contraception standing at Moses’ side. Moses gave us In paying our respects to Rehnquist, Bend, Ind., who is pro-life, was coverage. the Ten Commandments. Confucius we upheld one of our most sacred tradi- defeated by Howard Dean, a supporter Both FFL and DFLA have mainly showed us how to live together better by tions: respect for those who shoulder a of abortion rights, for chairman of the female leadership. DFLA’s co-founder following laws such as, “Give instruction responsibility for keeping us united, Democratic National Committee. is Carol Crossed, its president is Janet unto those who cannot procure it for respectful and able to live the ordered life However, both West Virginia and Robert and its executive director is themselves.” Solon wrote some of the God intended. Louisiana elected pro-life Democrats Kristen Day. FFL’s president, Serrin first laws ever whose aim was respect for for governor last November. In Penn- Foster, has expressed pleasure that the dignity of individuals. (Father Eugene Hemrick is a columnist sylvania, Democrats are expected to DFLA is joining her older organization In the house of Congress, there are for Catholic News Service.) † nominate a pro-life candidate, Robert to try to discourage abortions. Casey Jr., to oppose Sen. Rick San- 95-10 does not propose the elimina- torum, a pro-life leader in the Senate. tion of abortion and assumes that abor- When Casey’s father, Robert Casey Sr., tion will always be legal. The initiative Letters to the Editor was the pro-life governor of Pennsyl- is meant to discourage abortions by vania, the Democratic leaders refused to eliminating some of the problems that A homily to remember when he could almost grasp the depth and allow him to speak at the party’s 1996 pregnant women face in our society. It meaning of this great and beautiful mys- national convention. So that’s progress. remains to be seen if the few pro-life As the end of the Year of the Eucharist tery. Difficult to fully understand or not, Many Democrats, especially Democrats in Congress can garner draws near, I want to share the highlights this is the real reason we come together, to Catholics whose families had long been enough support from more numerous of a great homily about this blessed sacra- be one with Christ. He said, “There are Democrats, have long agreed with for- pro-life Republicans to pass the legis- ment and a prayer of thanksgiving that times when I feel like I almost get it.” mer Gov. Casey that pro-life supporters lation. can be used after (or before) receiving A prayer of thanksgiving for receiving should have a home in the Democratic Robert, DFLA’s president, claims Communion. this sacrament that is in such harmony Party because it had historically been that her organization believes in the I heard the homily about four years with its purpose, that is, to be at one with the party that championed the rights of consistent ethic of life associated with ago from a visiting priest, who had been a Christ, follows below: the most vulnerable members of soci- the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin priest for 61 years. He started his homily “Heart of Jesus, think of me. ety. Almost as many Catholics vote for when he was chairman of the by banging his fist on the ambo and chal- Eyes of Jesus, look on me. Democrats as for Republicans, despite U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life lenging us in a loud voice, “Why are you Face of Jesus, comfort me. the two parties’ stances on abortion, Activities. She said that the Republican people here?” He paused so long to let us Arms of Jesus, hold me. and perhaps feeling guilty about it, Party “apparently does not since it sup- think about this question that we almost Hands of Jesus, bless me. because they agree with the Democratic ports unjust wars and the death thought that he wanted responses from us. Feet of Jesus, guide me. candidates on other issues. penalty.” He cited several reasons that might Body of Jesus, feed me. An organization known as Demo- Meanwhile, the Republican Party apply to some people: Blood of Jesus, wash me. crats for Life of America (DFLA) has appears to be slipping in its pro-life 1) They might feel guilty if they didn’t Jesus, make me thus, thine own been around now for six years. It has support. The party hasn’t changed its attend Mass. Here and in the world to come.” developed a proposal known as the platform, but several national leaders 2) The ballgame doesn’t start until an The last four lines of this prayer “95-10 Initiative.” DFLA asserts that, if are now identified as pro-choice. hour or two after Mass. address the central meaning of the the provisions of the initiative are Naturally, we would like to see both 3) Force of habit, etc. Eucharist. How much more clearly can enacted by Congress, abortions will be political parties have pro-life agendas. Of course, he softened these somewhat one express unity with Jesus, with the reduced by 95 percent in 10 years. Then the debates could be about the shallow reasons for going to Mass with a body and blood of Christ? One might Pro-life Democrats in Congress plan to most effective ways to eliminate abor- wee bit of humor. think that the prayer is, perhaps, a little introduce legislation for this initiative tion. It might, though, be a while He mentioned that going to Mass is a bit “me-oriented,” but Jesus wants us to soon. before that happens. continuing education, in that we get to desire to be in unity with him. Although the 95-10 plan is still One thing is certain though: The hear the readings, the Gospel and the And so, when I return to my seat and being refined, it began with 15 provi- term “pro-life Democrat” might not be homilies. But, the pinnacle of the Mass, kneeler after receiving the body and sions to assist pregnant women, as well an oxymoron, but “pro-choice the real purpose in being here, is to blood of Christ, I look upon the crucifix as mothers of children already born. Catholic” is. receive the body and blood of our above the altar and focus on God, the They include a toll-free crisis counsel- Saviour, Jesus Christ. Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the ing line for pregnant women, abortion —John F. Fink He continued his discussion of the maker of heaven and earth. I focus on eucharistic celebration as a sacred mys- each phrase and idea expressed by this tery, the Real Presence which we were prayer of thanksgiving, this prayer for about to receive. He noted that the con- unity with God through the Eucharist. cept was a little difficult for the human In doing so, the Communion hymn mind to grasp. almost fades from awareness, at least for He spoke of the precious Ark of the the moment. Why? Because the prayer Covenant and noted how much greater a focuses on Christ and how grateful we gift it is for each of us, individually, to should be for his great love and sacrifice become a receptacle for the body and blood for us. Perhaps there will be “times when of Christ. He said that in his 61 years as a we will feel like we almost get it.” priest, there have been just a few times Carl Greger Mitton, Salem The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B.

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Tragedies beyond our control remind us we need God

he tragedy of Hurricane Katrina the threat of harm that is simply beyond alert to the kinds of preparations needed available to us, if we turn to our faith, a month ago, and Hurricane Rita our control, we want to react, sometimes to either avert disaster or to respond in is the fact that our Lord and Savior Tlast week, was beyond belief. The with violence. I think of an editorial car- the face of it. We are also reminded that Jesus Christ suffered for us and suffers heartfelt response to help the victims of toon that showed three semitrailer trucks we are not always aware of “neither the with us. We have the blessed alternative the hurricanes was deeply felt around our pulling into the hurricane-devastated area: day nor the hour.” to join our sorrow and suffering to his. nation and around the world. With the one trailer carried food and water, another I believe these tragedies can also serve It doesn’t take the affliction away, but desire to help, there was also a frustrating first-aid supplies; the third trailer was us spiritually. In a culture that for the it can make it a bit more bearable, espe- sense of helplessness bordering on labeled “Blame.” most part lives as if it doesn’t need God, cially as we renew our perspective that despair for the people so deeply and per- I suppose it is a natural instinct as old it could be helpful to be reminded that here is no lasting city. There is indeed sonally violated. It is difficult to compre- as humanity to want to strike out—in this when all is said and done, sometimes we a kingdom where every tear will be hend that hundreds of thousands were case to find someone to blame in tragic simply have no control over what can wiped away. There is a kingdom where left with nothing. circumstances. Nonetheless, I don’t think harm us. I would like to think that there will be neither terrorism nor I think the horror of Hurricanes I was the only one who was disappointed Katrina and Rita can cause us to acknowl- devastating hurricanes. There is a king- Katrina and Rita—and the memory when blame became a major focus so edge our need for God more consciously. dom where there will be no homeless aroused by the fourth anniversary of quickly in the aftermath of Katrina. There Maybe the ominous specter of natural people. 9-11—stirred something deep within the is no question that in disasters of such disasters can remind us that “here we On the way to that kingdom, we walk soul of our nation. Much as a grave enormous proportions, the preparedness have no lasting city [or home]” (Heb with the homeless and those who suffer physical illness does, so I think these needed to respond should constantly be 13:14). That is truly what thousands of from violence of any kind. We do so catastrophes touch a deep abhorrence reviewed, and that problems and failures citizens of Mississippi, Louisiana and because we are brothers and sisters made for what we cannot control in life. The experienced should be corrected for Texas have so tragically experienced. so by Jesus. We do so because we are recent hurricanes and 9-11 made it future eventualities. Suffering is never far from us. If not called to love our neighbor. We journey to abundantly clear that we as a nation and To deflect attention from the spirit of our own, we know of loved ones who’ve the kingdom in a world that is imperfect we as a human family are very vulnera- compassionate and massive response (and been struck with cancer or some other now and will be so in the future. We ble to powers beyond our control. The information needed) truly to help the debilitating affliction. It moves us to either contribute to building up or we sense of vulnerability to those powers is unfortunate victims of the hurricane with deepen our faith as we see them struggle don’t. By the grace of God, we can do not something most people of our cul- a focus on “who was to blame for what” with suffering. The great consolation our part to make it better. † ture are accustomed to experiencing. An was not in their best interest. Nor did it exception would be those who live in present our best face as a nation. the powerlessness imposed by poverty— I don’t think it is a stretch to say that Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for September financial poverty or physical or emo- recent tragedies can be a wake-up call at Teachers/Religious Education Directors: that they may rely on the strength and tional poverty. several levels. Certainly, like 9-11, the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they hand on the Catholic faith to our youth and encour- In a sense, as happens with hurricanes massive Hurricane Katrina serves as a age them to consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life. or terrorist attacks, when we experience reminder to all of us that we need to be Las tragedias fuera de nuestro control nos recuerdan la necesidad de Dios a tragedia del Huracán Katrina hace fuera de nuestro control, deseamos reac- necesarios para prevenir desastres o Contamos con la bienaventurada alterna- un mes y del Huracán Rita la sem- cionar, en ocasiones con violencia. Pienso responder ante ellos. También se nos tiva de unir nuestros pesares y sufrimien- Lana pasada, sobrepasa los límites de en una caricatura de editorial que mostraba recuerda que no siempre sabemos “el día tos a los de él. Esto no hace desaparecer la imaginación. La respuesta sincera de tres camiones de remolque estacionándose ni la hora”. la aflicción, pero la hace un poco más lle- ayuda para las víctimas del huracán se en el área devastada por el huracán: uno de Creo que estas tragedias también vadera, especialmente ante nuestra per- hizo sentir ampliamente en todo el país y los remolques llevaba comida y agua, el pueden servirnos espiritualmente. En una spectiva renovada de que no existe una alrededor del mundo. Junto con el deseo otro, provisiones de primeros auxilios; el cultura que vive mayormente como si no ciudad perpetua. En efecto, existe un de ayudar también había una sensación tercer remolque se llamaba “Culpa”. necesitara a Dios, resulta útil que se nos reino en el que toda lágrima será enju- frustrante de impotencia que rayaba en la Supongo que es un instinto natural, tan recuerde que al final, a veces simplemente gada. Existe un reino en el que no existirá desesperación por la gente que sufrió tan antiguo como la humanidad, el deseo de no tenemos control sobre lo que puede terrorismo ni huracanes devastadores. profunda trasgresión en el ámbito per- atacar, en este caso para hallar a un culpa- perjudicarnos. Quisiera pensar que Existe un reino donde no habrá gente sin sonal. Es difícil asimilar que cientos de ble en medio de circunstancias trágicas. A Katrina puede hacer que reconozcamos un techo. miles quedaron sin nada. pesar de ello, no creo que haya sido yo el nuestra necesidad de Dios de manera más Rumbo a ese reino, caminamos con Creo que el horror de los huracanes único decepcionado cuando el hallar un consciente. Tal vez el espectro siniestro de aquellos que no tienen hogar y aquellos Katrina y Rita, y los recuerdos que culpable se convirtió rápidamente en el los desastres naturales nos recuerde que que sufren por la violencia de cualquier despierta el cuarto aniversario del 9-11, tema principal ante las secuelas de “aquí no tenemos una ciudad (o un hogar) tipo. Lo hacemos porque somos her- revolvieron algo en las profundidades del Katrina. No hay duda de que en el caso de perpetua.” Eso es lo que verdaderamente manos y hermanas por medio de Jesús. Lo alma de nuestra nación. Al igual que las desastres de semejante magnitud, el estado miles de ciudadanos de Mississippi y hacemos porque se nos ha llamado a amar enfermedades físicas severas, considero de preparación necesario para responder Louisiana han experimentado trágica- a nuestro prójimo. Peregrinamos hacia el que estas catástrofes despiertan una aver- deberá evaluarse constantemente y los mente. reino en un mundo que es imperfecto sión profunda por aquello que no podemos problemas y fallas experimentadas deberán El sufrimiento nunca se aleja de ahora y también lo será en el futuro. controlar en la vida. Katrina y el 9-11 corregirse para eventualidades futuras. nosotros. Si no se trata de nosotros mis- Podemos realizar nuestro aporte para con- dejaron muy en claro que nosotros como Desviar la atención del verdadero mos, conocemos a un ser querido que es struirlo o no. Por la gracia de Dios nación y como familia humana, somos espíritu de respuesta masiva y benéfica (y víctima del cáncer o de alguna otra aflic- podemos hacer nuestra parte para que sea muy vulnerables a las fuerzas que se de la información necesaria), para ayudar a ción debilitante. Su lucha contra el mejor. † escapan de nuestro control. El sentido de las víctimas desafortunadas del huracán, sufrimiento nos lleva a ahondar en nuestra vulnerabilidad frente a dichas fuerzas no hacia un enfoque de “quién tiene la culpa fe. El gran consuelo del que disponemos, es algo que la mayoría de las personas esté de qué” no los beneficiaba en nada. Ni si recurrimos a nuestra fe, es el hecho de acostumbrada a experimentar en nuestra tampoco mostró nuestro mejor rostro que nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo Traducido por: Language Training Center, cultura. Una excepción a esto serían aquel- como nación. sufrió por nosotros y sufre con nosotros. Indianapolis los que viven en la impotencia impuesta No creo que sea exagerado decir que por la pobreza, ya sea ésta una pobreza las tragedias recientes pueden verse como La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en septiembre económica o física, o bien emocional. un llamado a la conciencia en muchos En cierta forma, tal y como sucede con aspectos. Ciertamente, al igual que con el Maestros/Directores de Educación Religiosa: ¡que ellos puedan contar con la fuer za y los huracanes o con los ataques terroristas, 9-11, el devastador Huracán Katrina nos dirección del Espíritu Santo cuando pasen la fe Católica a los jóvenes y les den ánimo a cuando experimentamos el peligro de una sirve a todos como recordatorio de que ellos a considerar las vocaciones al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa! calamidad que se encuentra sencillamente debemos estar atentos a los preparativos Page 6 The Criterion Friday, September 30 2005 Events Calendar September 30 Annual hog roast, 5:30 p.m., Secular Franciscan Order Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. polis, Lilly Theater, 3000 N. October 8-12 Marian College, St. Francis $8 adults, $4 children under 12. meeting, “People of Peace,” Helping women with cancer Meridian St., Indianapolis. Immaculate Conception Church, Hall, chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Information: 765-962-9526. noon-2 p.m. Information: 317- workshop, “Look Good…Feel St. Francis Hospital and Health 2081 E. County Rd., 820 South, Road, Indianapolis. Catholic 955-6775. Better,” noon-2 p.m. Registra- Centers’ Spirit of Women pro- Greensburg. Immaculate Con- Charismatic Renewal of Central Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, tion: 317-782-6704. gram, “Tips for Less-stress ception and St. Denis, Jennings Indiana, praise, worship heal- St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Work- St. Alphonsus Parish, 1870 W. Parenting,” Paula Statman, County parish mission, shop on the use of herbs, October 4- ing prayers, 7 p.m. Informa- Oak St., Zionsville. Archdio- presenter, 6:30-7:45 p.m., $10 “Awakening Our Faith in 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $75 per person November 1 tion: 317-592-1992. cesan Office of Family per person, $5 for Spirit of Challenging Times,” Franciscan includes lunch. Information: Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Ministries and the Lafayette Women members and guests. Father Donald Blaeser, presen- September 30- 812-535-3131, ext. 538. Diocesan Office of Family Catholic Center, 1400 N. Information: 317-865-5865. ter, morning Mass, Mon., Tues, Ministries, Mass for separated Meridian St., Indianapolis. October 2 October 1-2 Wed., 8 a.m., evening services, and divorced Catholics and Office of Family Ministries, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods St. Charles Borromeo Parish, October 6-8 Sun.-Wed. 7 p.m. Information: College, Cecilian Auditorium, families, 2 p.m. Information: Divorce and Beyond Program, 2222 E. Third St., Blooming- session two of six-week series, St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 812-591-2362. St. Mary-of-the Woods. The ton. Third and High Festival, 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, 4050 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Children’s Hour, 2 p.m., ext. 1586. 7-9 p.m., $30 per person. Infor- two-day family festival, enter- mation: 317-236-1586 or 800- Fall rummage sale, Thurs.- October 9 $8 adults, $5 senior citizens. tainment, food, children’s Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.- Christ the King Church, 1827 MKVS and DM Center, Rex- 382-9836, ext. 1586. October 1 games, arts and crafts, bake noon, ($1-a-bag day). Informa- Kessler Blvd., Indianapolis. ville (located on 925 South, “Year of the Eucharist,” clos- Sacred Heart Church, 1530 shop, Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. October 4 tion: 317-546-1571. .8 mile east of 421 South, Our Lady of the Greenwood Union St., Indianapolis. Feast 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: ing celebration, 6-6:45 p.m., 12 miles south of Versailles). Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. of St. Francis, organ concert, 812-333-1550. October 7 reconciliation, 7-8 p.m., adora- Mass, 3:30 p.m., with Father Meridian St., Greenwood. 6 p.m., no charge. Information: Our Lady of the Greenwood tion and praise service. October 2 Elmer Burwinkel. Information: “Theology of the Body,” Intro- Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Information: 317-255-3666. 317-638-5551. Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl 812-689-3551 or e-mail frbur duction and original unity of Greenwood. Caregivers sup- St., Oldenburg. Parish festival, [email protected] or log on to man, 7 p.m. Father Jonathan St. Anne Parish, 102 N. 19th port group, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., food. Informa- Schoenstatt website at Meyer, presenter. Information: St., New Castle. Bazaar, monthly meeting sponsored by 17440 St. Mary’s Road, Bates- tion: 812-934-3013. www.seidata.com/~frburwink. 317-888-2861. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., handmade crafts, Alzheimer’s Association. Infor- ville. Turkey Festival, booths, outdoor market, baked goods, Holy Family Council, Knights October 3 October 6 mation: 317-888-2861, ext. 29. games, food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. lunch served. Information: 765- of Columbus Hall, 200 N. Marian College, Bishop Char- Holy Name of Jesus School, Information: 812-934-4165. 529-0933. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis. trand Memorial Chapel, 3200 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. October 8 Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. South Deanery Youth Rally, Fire Union Hall, 748 Massa- Providence Retirement Home, Knights of Columbus, Council Information: 317-240-3782. “The Transitus,” the passing 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., bring a sack chusetts Ave., Indianapolis. 4915 Charlestown Road, New #580, 204 N. 10th St., Rich- of St. Francis, 7 p.m. Informa- lunch. Information: 317-783- Auction for St. Mary Parish in Albany. New Albany Deanery, mond. Benefit Church, Seton Marian College, Ruth Lilly tion: 317-955-6775. 7183. Indianapolis, dinner at 6 p.m., rosary procession commemo- East Playground renovation and Student Center, 3200 Cold auction 6:30-8:30 p.m. Infor- rating the “Year of the K of C capital fund drive, Spring Road, Indianapolis. St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Children’s Museum of Indiana- mation: 317-637-3983. Eucharist,” 2 p.m. †

for religious vocations, Benediction and exposition of the Blessed 8:15 a.m., eucharistic adoration following Mass until 5 p.m. Monthly Events . . . Sacrament after 7 p.m. Mass. Benediction. Information: 317-784-5454. First Sundays Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, 2801 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Exposition of the Indiana Autism and Sertoma Club meeting, 7-9 p.m., child care Blessed Sacrament after 8 a.m. until Communion service, 1 p.m. Marian College, Ruth Lilly Student Center, 3200 Cold Spring provided. Information: 317-885-7295. Road, Indianapolis. People of Peace Secular Franciscan Order, Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. Eucha- (no meetings July or August), noon-2 p.m. Information: 317-955- First Thursdays ristic adoration after 8 a.m. Mass-5 p.m. Information: 765-647- 6775. Immaculate Conception Church, 2081 E. County Road 820 S., 6981. Greensburg. Holy hour, 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-591-2362. Sacred Heart Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Mass with contemporary appeal, 5 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551. First Fridays St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Mass, Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indianapolis. 8:15 a.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until Fatima Knights of Columbus, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- Benediction, 5 p.m. Information: 317-462-4240. Euchre, 1 p.m. Information: 317-638-8416. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and service. Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Green- St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Adoration of wood. Caregivers support group, 7-8:30 p.m., monthly meeting 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812-246-4555. the Blessed Sacrament after 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. Saturday. sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association. Information: 317-888-2861, Information: 317-636-4478. ext. 29. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Holy hour of adoration, prayer and praise for vocations, 9:15 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Washington St., Indiana- SS. Francis and Clare Church, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Green- Information: 317-831-4142. polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer service, wood. Mass, 8 a.m., adoration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Heart 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-356-7291. Chaplet, 8:30 a.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. Information: First Mondays 317-859-4673. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Expo- Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. sition of the Blessed Sacrament after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New silent prayer and reflection followed by Benediction of the Blessed Albany. Adoration concluding with confessions at 6 p.m. Bene- St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Adoration of Sacrament. Information: 317-636-4828. diction, 6:45 p.m. the Blessed Sacrament, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 812-379- 9353. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Adoration St. Mary Church, 212 Washington St., North Vernon. Adoration of of the Blessed Sacrament, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Benediction, the Blessed Sacrament, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604. First Tuesdays 5:30 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244-9002. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Confession, St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- 6:45 p.m., Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament for vocations, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. tion, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rosary, noon, holy hour for vocations and 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart devotion, 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. Information: Benediction, 4-5 p.m., Mass, 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235-4996. 317-632-9349. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., First Saturdays Beech Grove. “Women: No Longer Second Class,” program, St. Charles Borromeo Church, chapel, 2222 E. Third St., Bloom- Holy Angels Church, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Exposition of 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581. ington. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, noon-6 p.m. the Blessed Sacrament, 11 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-926-3324. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Holy hour Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, Chapel, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, Scecina receives grant from Archdiocese of Indianapolis 2 p.m. Information: 317-357-8352. Thanks to a $957,000 grant from the Archdiocese of St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Recon- Indianapolis, Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School ciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. in Indianapolis has begun phase one of a capital improve- Information: 317-636-4828.

Submitted photo ment plan that will help bring its building up-to-date. The initial phase includes work to the brick exterior, the St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Communion roof and the lower-level infrastructure. As additional fund- service, 9 a.m., rosary, meditation on the mysteries. Information: 317-462-4240. ing becomes available, phases two and three of the capital improvement plan will include renovations to the HVAC Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Green- system for upgraded venting and air conditioning; renova- wood. Devotions, Mass, 7:30 a.m., sacrament of reconciliation, tions to classroom space, including the creation of state-of- rosary, meditations following Mass. Information: 317-888-2861. the-art science labs; kitchen and cafeteria improvements; and landscaping. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Mass, “We are deeply grateful for this magnificent commit- 8:35 a.m. Information: 317-831-4142. ment by the archdiocese to fund the initial phase of Scecina’s restoration,” said Kevin Caspersen, president of St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, praise and worship, 8 a.m., then SACRED gathering in the school. the high school. Information: 812-623-2964. “Scecina Memorial High School holds a unique place in the tradition of the archdiocese and our commitment to Second Mondays youth,” said Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. “This grant Church at Mount St. Francis. Holy hour for vocations to priest- will allow Scecina to continue its essential mission as a hood and religious life, 7 p.m. Thomas Davis, principal of Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High center of academic excellence.” Second Tuesdays School in Indianapolis, from left, stands with Annette “Mickey” Archbishop Buechlein explained that the grant is a St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Support Group Lentz, archdiocesan executive director of Catholic education and good example of the archdiocese’s commitment to home for Separated and Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Information: faith formation, and Kevin Caspersen, president of the school. missions. † Archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 or 800- 382-9836, ext. 1596. † The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Page 7

so by the end of last year—and wait until faith community in the parish. announcement about the award to the par- SCHOOLS just last week to hear the results. “This isn’t a ‘me thing,’ ” Wright said. ents who gathered in the schoolyard to continued from page 1 It was quite a relief to know the school “This is a full community endeavor.” pick up their children at the end of the was receiving the award, said Gerald Among the many programs that the day. good reflection on the archdiocese as a Ernstberger, principal of Holy Family school in involved with, she mentioned “We just have a very strong sense of whole, she added. School. the foreign language program in the mid- community here,” she said. “I think it says that we’re continuing to He was principal of the school in 2000 dle school and the emphasis on service Each student is paired with either a improve what we’re doing,” Lentz said. when it was honored as a Blue Ribbon learning as part of Catholic identity. younger or older student who is their “We’re continuing to know that the best school under the old program which was As soon as the news came, two teach- prayer partner, and the faculty also pair up. even need to get better and that we need reworked during the first term of President ers ran out to get balloons and flowers. At “I just think we’re a unique school to get our students skilled in every area George W. Bush. the end of the day, a representative from because we work very hard to value every for whatever career or ministry they’re The schools knew that the awards each class shared the good news and the student in the school,” Stevens said. going to serve.” would be announced at the end of students cheered their teachers. The school will plan on another cele- To apply for the award, a Catholic September—at the time when the press “The kids were so excited,” Wright bration in time—likely to coincide with a school must first be nominated by the release was made public by the said. visit that each school receives from a Council for American Private Education. Department of Education, Ernstberger This honor, she said, is something that Department of Education official. Then, the school must either have a was on playground duty and got a call will be with the school as long it exists. Annette Jones, principal of Immaculate significant number of students scoring in from his wife to see if he had checked Teresa Slipher, principal of St. Michael Heart of Mary School, is planning a simi- the top 10 percent of its state’s achieve- on it. School, said that the school had an assem- lar assembly. ment tests or at least 40 percent of its stu- A general announcement was made to bly when they got the news last Friday. Last Friday, she had a meeting with all dents from disadvantaged backgrounds the school, and a celebration is planned “[The faculty and students] were the students and gave blue carnations to and making dramatic academic improve- for the near future. thrilled—on cloud nine,” she said. “It’s a each of the teachers. ments. He credited all those involved with the reward for everyone.” She said that her school has a strong The review process examines several school for the honor—especially the fac- Like the other principals, she will be in Catholic identity and a dedicated set of years of the school’s past academic ulty and parents’ association. Washington, D.C., on Nov. 10-11 with one teachers. achievements to verify that continuous “It takes a lot of components to reach teacher to receive the official recognition “I just believe this is a tribute to all the progress is being made. these levels of success,” Ernstberger said. of being a Blue Ribbon school with a hard work and dedication of our school,” But those are the minimum steps—the “We just have a wonderful community plaque and flag. Jones said. school must then show how it is set apart here at Holy Family.” To Slipher, the honor is another proof With all the benefits of that hard work, from other schools—the application is Kathleen Wright, principal of St. Simon that the hard work of the students and this is “icing on the cake,” she said. about 20 pages long and takes quite an the Apostle School, said that they are staff is paying off. “We will continue our hard work,” effort to finish. blessed with masterful teachers, involved Bonnie Stevens, principal of Jones said, “and continue our work with Those schools who applied had to do parents, good students and a supportive St. Thomas Aquinas School, made an students as we always have.” †

system. UCA The shared ministries of the archdio- continued from page 1 cese, which will benefit from 53 percent of the funds raised in the UCA, are those

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein at the tasks so large that it takes many people to A. Brandon Photos by Evans luncheon, “we’re spending time educating make them a reality—like Catholic educa- people about the need to support our tion, seminarian education, family min- home missions. Those are parishes, istry, evangelization and Catholic schools and parish-based ministries of the Charities. archdiocese that have to be where they are Catholic Charities alone annually helps in order to carry out the mission of the nearly 300,000 people; the job of educat- Church but can’t make it on their own. ing Catholics in the faith encompasses “They require the generosity of other more than 50,000 adults, youth and parishes and the greater community to schoolchildren. accomplish Christ’s work,” the archbishop “Since all of us make up the body of said. Christ, we’re called to support our shared In addition, the funds that a parish raises ministries—ministries that no one parish beyond its own goal can be donated to a could support alone,” the archbishop said. separate fund which awards grants annually Two agencies that receive support from for home missions—the St. Francis Xavier the UCA are Holy Family Shelter in Home Mission Fund. Indianapolis, which also operates Holy For example, St. Paul School in New Family Transitional Housing. Alsace recently received a grant from Rocio Camacho, who lives with her Bill Bickel, director of Holy Family Shelter and Holy Family Transitional Housing in Indianapolis, helps this fund to help pay for a new fire alarm husband and son in the transitional hous- Rocio Camacho, whose family resides in the transitional housing, read a testimony of her thanks to ing, was on hand at the luncheon to speak those who support the annual Called to Serve appeal. from a prepared statement in her primary language is Spanish. for the help her family had received. did so generously, at his own health’s Her family came to the United States to “Please know how thankful we are,” expense,” the archbishop said. help her son, who needed medical atten- Bickel said on behalf of all those at the “One hundred seventy years ago, tion and surgery. Through the generosity shelter. Bishop Bruté exercised an uncanny ability of Catholics throughout central and south- This is an unprecedented time to ask to find funds for a primitive Church that ern Indiana, her family got the employ- for help, he said, especially after so many had no resources to carry on the ministry ment, health care, education and housing natural disasters this year. He asked those of Jesus,” he said. “As I’ve said before, as they needed. present to be generous in their support. Bishop Bruté’s successors, we are chal- “Just a few years ago we had nowhere Archbishop Buechlein held up—as a lenged not only to secure but expand pos- to call home,” she said to those gathered model of generosity—the Servant of God sibilities for Christ’s mission for the at the luncheon. After that point, she broke Simon Bruté, first bishop of Vincennes, future. into tears and had Bill Bickel, director of whose Cause of Canonization was opened “And as in the day of Bishop Bruté, we Holy Family Shelter, finish reading the earlier this month. need resources to do what we are called to Dale and Teresa Bruns comments, which amounted to thanks “Wherever he was asked to serve, he do by Christ.” †

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The Catholic faith is based on respect- contribute to the oppression of others “The sanctity of human life is so LIFE ing life and loving others, Burkhart said. and seeks ways to work toward making important and it’s so neglected in our continued from page 1 “God said we are made in his image and the world a better place.” society,” Jennifer said. “I think it’s really likeness, … and we need to be looking Twice, she has participated in the important to volunteer in my community activity in the parish.” for him in everyone that we see.” annual March for Life held in January in and get my friends involved with me.” Burkhart and her husband, Joseph, are Janet Roth, youth ministry coordinator Washington, Respect Life Sunday events will focus the parents of one of Sacred Heart, St. Ann and St. Benedict D.C., as well as on the U.S. Conference of Catholic son, Michael, parishes in Terre Haute, said Jennifer Wulf the annual Life Bishops’ educational campaign to end who is a junior at is “a perfect example of a young person Chain on Respect violence in all its forms. The national Roncalli High who promotes the Gospel of Life, … lives Life Sunday in theme for the annual pro-life observance School in her Catholic faith and serves as an inspira- the archdiocese. to be celebrated by Catholics in dioceses Indianapolis. tion to all who know her.” She also helps throughout the country is “Help Build a “I’ve been a The daughter of David and the late serve the poor at World Where Human Life Is Always member of Kimberly Wulf, Jennifer is a member of Nazareth Farm in Loved and Defended, Every Form of Amnesty the Archdiocesan Youth Council, partici- West Virginia and Violence Banished.” International since pates in the Terre Haute Deanery’s Indiana’s After the liturgy, pro-life supporters 1975, beginning annual Peace and Justice Retreat, and Nazareth Farm in from many denominations will assemble as a student,” she finds time to help with many church, Jennifer Wulf Brown County. along North Meridian Street at 2:30 p.m. Karen Burkhart said. “We won the school and community service projects. Last summer, she for the 15th annual Central Indiana Life Nobel Peace Prize “Jennifer has a strong faith and is a helped build a Habitat for Humanity Chain to spend an hour praying for an in 1977, and as a member I’m actually a person of prayer,” Roth said. “She takes home for a low-income family in Terre end to abortion. † Nobel Prize winner.” the time to learn more about factors that Haute. Synod of Bishops to review liturgical issues, emphasize Sunday Mass

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope event, saying it will serve to highlight the when they are in a “state of grace”—which presiding over the synod’s daily sessions: Benedict XVI presides in October over the Eucharist as “the true treasure of the means receiving the sacrament of penance Cardinals Francis Arinze of Nigeria, pre- Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist, an Church.” if a serious sin has been committed. fect of the Congregation for Divine assembly that will review liturgical issues, The potential topics of conversation are The topic of shared Communion is also Worship and the Sacraments; Juan emphasize the importance of Sunday many and varied, ranging from liturgical expected to be discussed at the synod. The Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara, Mexico; Mass and mark the close of the “Year of abuses to the real presence of Christ in the Catholic Church allows eucharistic sharing and Telesphore Toppo of Ranchi, India. the Eucharist.” Eucharist. Some bishops are expected to with some Eastern Orthodox Churches, but Midway through the proceedings, the More than 250 bishops from every con- zero in on particular pastoral problems, not with Anglicans and Protestants under synod’s recording secretary, Italian tinent will attend the Oct. 2-23 synod to such as the local shortages of priests to most circumstances. More than 12 non- Cardinal Angelo Scola of Venice, will discuss the theme “The Eucharist: Source celebrate Sunday Mass or the Church’s Catholic observers have been invited to the summarize the major and minor themes in and Summit of the Life and Mission of policy against reception of Communion by synod to speak and take part in discus- the bishops’ discussion. At the synod’s the Church.” Earlier this year, Pope Catholics who have divorced and civilly sions, but will not have voting rights. close, the bishops are expected to vote on Benedict shortened the assembly and remarried without an annulment. The Eucharist’s connection with evan- a number of concluding propositions, con- changed the format to include more group The working document for the synod, gelization, charity and social justice are sidered confidential and for the pope’s discussion and less speech-giving in which will be used as a starting point for likely to be highlighted in synod speeches, eventual use, and issue a message to the response to long-standing criticism of the the synod discussions, said that because too. These were important themes in a world, which is published. synod process. Christ is truly present in the Eucharist the 2003 encyclical on the Eucharist written Beyond the papers and speeches, Pope The synod will take an in-depth look at sacrament must be treated with dignity by Pope John Paul. Benedict has already announced that he many pastoral aspects of the Eucharist and shared only by those who hold the Pope Benedict opens the synod with a will also preside over a more simple then formulate conclusions that are passed same faith. It repeatedly called for balance Mass at the Vatican on Oct. 2. In the days event: an Oct. 15 meeting with children on to the pope for possible use in a later in how the Eucharist is celebrated and for that follow, bishops and other participants who have made their first Communion in document. The synod’s function has universal respect for liturgical norms. meet in morning and evening sessions in 2005. He said he plans to remind parents always been advisory, and many observers The key problem, according to the the synod hall, which is closed to out- of their responsibility to bring their chil- will be watching the October session to working document, is that Catholics have a siders. The Vatican press office provides dren to Sunday Mass, which should be see if the new pope expands that role or diminishing awareness of the obligation summaries of individual speeches and considered a joy, not a burden. gives the synod additional responsibilities. and benefits of attending Mass and receiv- briefings to describe the follow-up discus- “Without Sunday, we Christians cannot Pope John Paul II announced the synod ing the Eucharist every Sunday. In addi- sions. live,” the pope said in June. That is likely on the Eucharist several months before his tion, it said, too few Catholics are aware Pope Benedict is president of the to be his main message during the death. Pope Benedict has embraced the that the Eucharist can only be received synod, but three cardinals will take turns October synod, too. † New Notre Dame president pledges integration of academics, faith

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)—Pledging Theodore Hesburgh was president from life.” Father Jenkins also pledged to build on to integrate academic excellence and reli- 1952 to 1987. Notre Dame will not suffer that fate, he the strengths of the 163-year-old university. gious faith to make the Father Jenkins, 51, is a native of Omaha, said, for he will be committed to making the He said he would enhance the undergradu- University of Notre Neb., and holds a doctorate in philosophy university “a place of higher learning that ate program by increasing the number of Dame “a great from Oxford University. Notre Dame’s plays host to world-changing teaching and undergraduates involved in significant Catholic university for bylaws require that presidents be priests of research, but where technical knowledge research efforts, by providing cutting-edge the 21st century,” Holy the Indiana province of the Congregation of does not outrun moral wisdom, where the curricula and by ensuring that the life of the Cross Father John I. Holy Cross, the school’s founding religious goal of education is to help students live a mind pervades all aspects of the Notre Jenkins became the community. good human life, where our restless quest to Dame experience. university’s 17th presi- In his inaugural speech on Sept. 23, understand the world not only lives in har- Research that draws strength from the dent on Sept. 23. Father Jenkins said many pre-eminent uni- mony with faith but is strengthened by it.” university’s Catholic mission also must con- He is only the third versities that started out as religious institu- The priority and passion of his presidency, tinue to advance, he said, making Notre Fr. John I. Jenkins Notre Dame president tions now experience “a disconnect between said Father Jenkins, will be to build on Notre Dame “a more significant leader in expand- in 53 years, succeeding the academic enterprise and an overarching Dame’s tradition as a Catholic university to ing knowledge and understanding,” with all Holy Cross Father Edward Malloy, the religious and moral framework that orients pursue the mission “to seek God, study the programs and departments excelling, and president since 1987. Holy Cross Father academic activity and defines a good human world and serve humanity.” some even being the best in the world. †

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By Richard Stith Yet, I think there are reasons to hope James Zakrzwski because most states now treat the killing of Pittsburgh dis- On Jan. 22, 1973, in Roe vs. Wade, the of an unborn child as a kind of homicide, plays a pro-life U.S. Supreme Court declared that an unborn if committed without his or her mother’s sign in front of the U.S. Supreme child enjoys no constitutional protection permission. Haring Paul CNS file photo by before he or she emerges from the womb. In 2004, the federal Unborn Victims of Court building Even after viability, the fetus in utero Violence Act became law. This law provides during the March counts only as a “potentiality of human life.” that an unborn child at every point in its for Life on Jan. 22, Location—in or out of the womb—thus development gets the same federal protec- 2004, in Washing- determined whether actual human life tion as its mother. ton, D.C. The existed and was worthy of protection under The first footnote in Roe vs. Wade has annual demonstra- the Roe vs. Wade ruling. indicated that the Supreme Court was not tion marked the For a closer look at Roe’s holding and at granting a right to abortion during the birth 32nd anniversary the key non-legal judgment with which the process itself, but in Stenberg vs. Carhart of the court’s deci- Supreme Court backs it up, here is an the Supreme Court built on Roe to allow sion in Roe vs. excerpt from Roe’s concluding summary: abortion even during the delivery of a child Wade that legal- “For the stage subsequent to viability, the (i.e., abortion after a “partial birth” in which ized abortion. State in promoting its interest in the poten- the child is pulled out feet first, right up to tiality of human life may, if it chooses, regu- its neck, before his brains are suctioned out late and even proscribe abortion, except while his head still lies inside the womb). where it is necessary, in appropriate medical Ironically, Carhart itself gives us a mea- These justices concede that Roe’s origi- judgment, for the preservation of the life or sure of confidence that reason will win out nal sort of abortion is at least as brutal and health of the mother.” in the end. For Carhart ridicules Roe’s idea painful as partial-birth abortion. In arguing Our highest court claims not to know that that location can matter when deciding who that it is “simply irrational” for the states to any unborn child is actually human and deserves legal protection. think a baby’s location can matter, they Bob Roller CNS file photo by alive. Roe holds that a change in location, Judge Richard Posner, in a case affirmed implicitly concede that Roe vs. Wade itself passage through the birth canal, can turn a by Carhart, put the matter very clearly: was simply irrational in its reliance on potential human being into an actual human “From the standpoint of the fetus, and, I location as a test of human existence and being. should think, of any rational person, it dignity. But this makes no sense. What something makes no difference whether, when the skull Roe abandoned reason in holding that is does not depend on where it is. How is crushed, the fetus is entirely within the some children can be cast out from the something is perceived may change with uterus or its feet are outside the uterus. … human community and brutally killed. That location, but not what it is in itself. The No reason of policy or morality that would is obvious from the text of Carhart, and Supreme Court abandoned reason, in favor allow the one would forbid the other.” from the irrational lengths to which judges of a wholly arbitrary stipulation of when Picking up on Posner’s argument, Justices and others must go to defend the decision. actual human life must be considered to Ruth Bader Ginsberg and John Paul Stevens May reason prevail, and soon. Young pro-life advocates leave the MCI Center begin. argue that any prohibition of partial-birth after a rally and Mass, and make their way to One fundamental reason that Roe vs. abortion is (in their words) “simply irra- (Richard Stith teaches at the Valparaiso the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Wade must be overturned is this: It commits tional” because it is no more (again in their University School of Law in Valparaiso, on Jan. 24, 2005. As they have in previous our nation to a wholly irrational definition of own words) “brutal,” “gruesome,” “cruel” Ind. In addition to his law degree, he has a years, young people made a strong showing at who we are, and so of our human dignity and “painful” than the sort of late-pregnancy Ph.D. in religious ethics, both from Yale the pro-life events marking the anniversary of and rights. abortion already approved by Roe. University in New Haven, Conn.) † the Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision.

Students at St. Cecelia Academy in Tennessee Register Tennessee Nashville, Tenn., kneel in prayer on Jan. 22, 2001, among 4,000 crosses set up on campus to CNS file photo by Rick Musacchio, Musacchio, Rick CNS file photo by recall the number of abortions tak- ing place each day in the U.S. Jan. 22 marked the 32nd anniver- sary of the land- mark Roe vs. Wade ruling that legalized abor- tion in the U.S. Supporting life issues includes opposing the death penalty By Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. better. God’s heart, unlike ours, is driven by love, not by murderers adds nothing to anyone’s safety. It is an anger. excess. It cannot be justified except in the most extra- Writing about forgiveness can be easy. Encouraging Catholic teaching on the death penalty is best under- ordinary conditions. other people to forgive can be easy. stood by viewing it through two lenses: what it is and Moreover, for Pope John Paul II, the punishment of But when it comes our own turn to forgive—forgiv- what it is not. any crime should not only seek to redress wrong and ing another person who has wounded us, stolen from us, The Church’s critique of capital punishment is not an protect society. It should also encourage the possibility humiliated us or destroyed some precious part of our evasion of justice. Victims and their survivors have a right of repentance, restitution and rehabilitation on the part life that we lose forever—forgiveness is never easy. to redress, and the state has a right to enforce that redress of the criminal. Execution removes that hope. The “sanctity of the human person” is a powerful and impose grave punishment for grave crimes. In January 2003, former Illinois Gov. George Ryan and true idea built on powerful and true words. But, The death penalty is not intrinsically evil. Both took the extraordinary step of pardoning four Death ultimately, words are cheap. Actions matter. The Scripture and long Christian tradition acknowledge the Row inmates outright and commuting all of the remain- moment to act is now. It’s time to end capital punish- legitimacy of capital punishment under certain circum- ing 167 inmates to terms of life imprisonment or less. ment—now. stances. Ryan explained his actions by saying: “My goal On the surface, the case for capital punishment can It is not an idolatry of individual rights—in this case, was to stop innocent people [from] being murdered by seem persuasive. Most people live honestly, act decently the rights of the murderer. The right to life of the con- the state. We almost executed 12 [or] 13 innocent peo- and want communities governed by justice—for both victed murderer must be balanced against society’s right ple. We had a system that didn’t work.” the innocent and the guilty. to justice and security. In exercising his power of clemency, Ryan acted Killing the guilty is the wrong choice for a civilized Finally, it is not a false equation of related but distinct well within his rights of office—and, even more nation because it accomplishes nothing. It does not issues. Catholic teaching on euthanasia, the death penalty, importantly, he did the right thing. bring back or even honor the dead. It does not ennoble war, genocide and abortion are rooted in the same con- As citizens, our choices and our actions matter the living. cern for the sanctity of the human person. These are dif- because they create the kind of future our families and And while it may satisfy society’s anger for awhile, ferent issues that do not all have the same gravity or our nation will inhabit. What we choose, what we do, it cannot even release the murder victim’s loved ones moral content. becomes who we are. Choosing against the death from their sorrow. Only forgiveness can do that. What Catholic teaching on the death penalty does penalty is choosing in favor of life. We need to end the Jesus showed again and again, by his words and in involve is this: a call to set aside unnecessary violence, death penalty now. his actions, that the only true road to justice passes including violence by the state, in the name of human through mercy. Justice cannot be served by more vio- dignity and the building of a culture of life. (Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., is the lence. God’s ways are not our ways; they are wiser and In modern industrialized states, killing convicted bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver, Colo.) † Page 10 Respect Life Supplement The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Pope John Paul II urged people to ser ve others

By Helen M. Alvare characteristics of true freedom and con- Pope John Paul II trasts these with the marks of false free- kisses a baby during a In the 10th anniversary year of the great dom. John Paul II writes that freedom weekly general audi- encyclical Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel must have reference to objective truth, ence in this Nov. 28, CNS photo from Reuters of Life), its author, Pope John Paul II, must be lived in solidarity with others and 2001, file photo. In his infused this gospel with particular meaning needs God. encyclical Evangelium to the last moment of his papacy. Without God, human persons are unable Vitae (The Gospel of Not only by his life, but even in his to see themselves as “mysteriously differ- Life), the pope states dying, Pope John Paul II proved that he ent.” They are more inclined to regard that the “meaning of was right when he said that this Gospel of themselves “merely as one more living life” lies in “being a gift Life, this good news about life lived in being,” even a “thing.” They tend to regard which is fully realized service to others, “has a profound and life as their own property, which can and in the giving of self.” persuasive echo in the heart of every per- must be brought under their control. The death of Pope son,” Christians and non-Christians alike. If this version of freedom prevails in a John Paul II, or rather We should reflect on the power of a nation like the United States, where it is the celebration of his document that has inspired theologians claimed that laws are developed through life we have now wit- and philosophers as well as journalists, democratic processes, supporters of abor- nessed, is a call to politicians and others to begin facing tion and euthanasia take all the more continued conversion more honestly the “culture of death” and comfort that “freedom” has been served. and action for the the possibilities for a “culture of life.” But John Paul II assails this comfort pro-life cause. When I first read through Evangelium with some of the strongest language in the Vitae and read its characterization of the encyclical: “Really, what we have here is modern conditions which had provoked only the tragic caricature of legality; the its drafting, I felt as if John Paul II was democratic ideal, which is only truly such speaking directly and even exclusively to when it acknowledges and safeguards the the situation in the U.S. dignity of every human person, is Of course, he was not, but the picture betrayed in its very foundations” he painted of the degree and kinds of dis- (#20, emphasis in original). life, all are charged with some basic, cru- contributions to make. respect for life, and the rhetoric that There is really one task—to live as a cial responsibilities. These include prayer The death of Pope John Paul II, or accompany them, was uncannily descrip- people of life for life and to conform our and personal conversion to the good news rather the celebration of his life we have tive of our own country. own lives to Jesus Christ so that the quin- about the sacredness of human life. now witnessed, is a call to continued con- One of its most important components tessential “man for others” becomes our Fasting and prayer, in fact, are called version and action for the pro-life cause. was its dissection of the ideas about free- way of life. “the first and most effective weapons Evangelium Vitae has made philoso- dom that allow arguments against life to In a sentence that should by all rights against the forces of evil” (#100). We are phers, theologians and aspiring saints out succeed in a society, even to the point stop readers in their tracks, John Paul II further called to maintain hope. We are of ordinary citizens who struggle against where killing could become a “fundamen- states in Evangelium Vitae that the “mean- called to adopt a lifestyle which clearly the killing of vulnerable human beings. tal right” in law. No one who has ever ing of life” lies in “being a gift which is communicates the primacy of “being” Its effects on us, and on our culture, will encountered U.S. abortion and euthanasia fully realized in the giving of self. This is over “having”—one that makes room for be felt for generations. debates could fail to notice that they the splendid message about the value of the embrace of those who need us, not revolve around the meaning of “freedom” life which comes to us from the figure of merely those we choose. (Helen Alvare is an associate professor of and “rights.” the Servant of the Lord... .” (#49, empha- Thereafter, whether we are women or law at the Columbus School of Law at In some of the most accessible philoso- sis in original). men, intellectuals, citizens, physicians, The Catholic University of America and is phy ever written by a pope, John Paul II While, of course, the task of each person teachers or women who’ve suffered from a consultant to the USCCB Committee for explains in Evangelium Vitae the will differ according to his or her station in an abortion, we have specific Pro-Life Activities.) †

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By Fr. J. Daniel Mindling, O.F.M. Cap. loved one living in an unresponsive condition should be assisted by the rest of society, as true solidarity demands. The teaching of Pope John Paul II about sickness and Pope John Paul II taught unequivocally that there is a death came not only from his speeches, addresses and moral obligation for care providers. These patients Whitmer Jim Photo by encyclicals. He taught us just as convincingly with the should be provided food and water, even when these are witness of his own faith in the face of injury, suffering, supplied through a feeding tube. hospitalization, illness and dying. Nutrition and hydration is a natural means of preserv- He taught us that to understand death with dignity we ing life, and “should be considered, in principle, ordi- must first accept the dignity of life. Human dignity is an nary and proportionate, and as such morally obligatory, undeserved gift, not an earned status. The dignity of life insofar as and until it is seen to have attained its proper springs from its source. finality, which in the present case consists in providing Pope John Paul, who was no stranger to sickness and nourishment to the patient and alleviation of his suffering, raised the prophetic voice of the Church com- suffering.” passionately, often insisting on the quality of medical A culture of life will reject all forms of euthanasia. care, which is due to the sick and the dying. Euthanasia is “an action or omission which of itself Dying often includes pain and suffering. and by intention causes death, with the purpose of elimi- Pope John Paul II admitted to his own personal suffer- nating all suffering.” ings, and proclaimed that these offered him a new source It is “a grave violation of the Law of God, since it is of strength for his ministry as pope. the deliberate and morally unacceptable killing of a Pain should be managed in such a way as to allow human person.” patients to prepare for death while fully conscious. The True “compassion” leads to sharing another’s pain. It dying should be kept as free of pain as possible. does not kill the person whose suffering we cannot bear. True “compassion” leads to sharing another’s pain. It Moreover, the act of euthanasia appears all the more does not kill the person whose suffering we cannot bear. perverse if it is carried out by those, like relatives, who Pope John Paul II was blunt in his condemnation, are supposed to treat a family member with patience and calling assisted suicide an “inexcusable injustice.” love, or by those, such as doctors, who by virtue of their In light of the tragic case of Terri Schindler Schiavo, specific profession are supposed to care for the sick per- Pope John Paul II left no doubt about the Church’s clear son even in the most painful terminal stages. teaching regarding those persons living in a so-called Respect for the dignity and sanctity of life of patients “persistent vegetative state” (PVS). also includes concern for their spiritual needs. In the opinion of their doctors, these patients have The sacrament of the sick, confession and viaticum suffered such severe neurological damage that they can acknowledge and celebrate the very relationship with no longer give any indication that they are aware of God through which we have received the dignity and themselves or of their environment. sanctity of life, especially as a prelude to the final jour- No matter how frail or sick people become as death approaches, It is unfortunate that their state is labeled “vegetative.” ney to our Father’s house. they never lose their intrinsic value or dignity. True “compassion” Human persons are not vegetables. Such regrettable ter- John Paul II never tired of praying for the help of the leads to sharing another’s pain. It does not kill the person whose minology may lead some people to conclude falsely that Mother of God, especially for the sick and dying. No suffering we cannot bear. Pain should be managed in such a way these handicapped persons are more like vegetables than summary of his catechesis is complete without turning as to allow patients to prepare for death while fully conscious. The human beings. our eyes to our Mother, who stood vigil at the cross of dying should be kept as free of pain as possible. PVS patients, like all other patients, have a right to her Son. basic health care. They should be kept comfortable, “I entrust all of you to the Most Holy Virgin,” he said, (Father J. Daniel Mindling is the academic dean at Mount clean and warm. They should be given appropriate reha- “… may she help every Christian to witness that the only St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and a consul- bilitative care and monitored for signs of improvement. authentic answer to pain, suffering and death is Christ tant to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Families who bear the heavy burden of dealing with a our Lord, who died and rose for us.” Committee for Pro-Life Activities.) †

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By Father Walter J. Schu, L.C. half of women having abortions say they were using a contraceptive in the month they became pregnant. In the 1950s, a revolutionary development occurred that In his 1968 encyclical Humanae Vitae, Pope Paul VI Natural Family Planning affects the most intimate relations between men and gives an authoritative definition of contraception as “every women: the birth control pill. action which, either in anticipation of the conjugal act, or classes are offered at Now that contraceptive use has been widespread for in its accomplishment, or in the development of its natural more than 40 years, the facts clearly belie the claim that consequences, proposes, whether as an end or as a means, archdiocesan parishes such use leads to a decrease in abortions. 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By Edward P. Hahnenberg Jesus symbolically established a new Israel. The Twelve were a sign of a new What I love about the movie The future for the people of God (Mt 19:28). Apostle

is the same thing that my wife First of all then, the Twelve remind us CNS photo from Reuters hates about it: The hero is hard to like. of Christianity’s Jewish roots. The only Actor Robert Duvall plays Sonny, a way to understand Jesus is in light of Pentecostal preacher. In a drunken fit of God’s long history of love for the people rage, he kills a man with a baseball bat. of Israel. Sonny runs from the law, but not from the In fact, the first followers of Jesus Lord. He adopts a new name—The could conceive of no other way of talking Apostle E.F.—and takes his ministry to a about him except in the context of this Louisiana backwater. larger story. As we follow his journey, we get to We must not forget this story. Nor know a violent, aggressive and stubborn should the sad separation of Christianity man. But we also see what drives him: a from Judaism lead us to believe that deep love for Jesus, a passion to preach God’s promises to Israel no longer matter. the word of God and genuine concern for We can affirm with Vatican Council II others. what St. Paul recognized: that today the He is a sinner who does a lot of good. Jews remain dear to God, for “God does The movie illustrates how God often not take back the gifts he bestowed or the works through flawed people. But there’s choice he made” (“Declaration on Non- nothing new in that. It’s a message that Christian Religions,” #4; see Rom goes back to the Bible itself. 11:28-29). Consider those “other” Apostles—the The word “apostle” means “one who is Twelve—and some of the ways they sent.” The Twelve Apostles were the first shape our Catholic imagination. But in ones sent out by Jesus to spread the good the end, what is really captivating about news. Their ministry inspired other minis- this group is the same thing that first cap- ters, including those who also went off to tivated me about Sonny: Like each of us, preach the Gospel and those who stayed these are flawed people trying to follow behind to care for the community. Jesus. By the second century, Christians saw We speak of the Twelve Apostles—not their local leaders—the bishops—as the Modern-day fishermen pull in a net off the port of Gaza City in August. The Apostles abandoned their the Twenty-Seven, not the Five, but the successors to the Apostles. These leaders nets and followed Jesus. The Gospels dramatize their response as immediate and total. Twelve Apostles. The number is signifi- guaranteed continuity between the past cant. By choosing this number of close and the present; they linked the local historical connection to the ministry of As disciples, the Twelve hardly stand associates, Jesus reminded all those Church to the life of Jesus. Jesus. There is a basic continuity to the out as inspiring role models. They appear around him of the 12 sons of Jacob, the Catholics call the connection between faith. But this is not a carbon-copy conti- at times jealous, self-serving, clueless and distant ancestors of the 12 tribes of Israel. the Twelve Apostles and the college of nuity. annoying. When it really counts, Judas This act was a prophetic gesture. By it, bishops “apostolic succession.” It is interesting that after Judas’ betrays Jesus. Peter denies even knowing And so the Twelve remind us of our betrayal, the remaining Apostles felt the him. And the rest flee as cowards. With need to maintain the Twelve. And so they friends like these, who needs enemies? chose Matthias to replace Judas. Yet there is something so human about Jesus came to serve others But this process is never repeated. We these first disciples. There is something have far more than 12 bishops today! so powerful in their imperfection. For By David Gibson and the challenges they faced. Faithfulness to the mission of Jesus their very lives embody the Gospel mes- Astonishingly, these people who lived required an expansion of leadership. sage. After the mother of James and John, so long ago are so like us. Thus, the profound continuity of the Who better to preach Jesus’ message known as the sons of Zebedee, asked But these people of the New Testament faith which apostolic succession guaran- of forgiveness to the world than those so Jesus to assure her that her sons would also serve to bring Jesus into focus. tees does not rule out development, adap- in need of it? Who better to speak about sit, “one at your right and the other at Through their relationships and encoun- tation and genuine newness in the way the shear gratuitousness of the reign of your left” in God’s kingdom, Jesus ters with Jesus, we discover more of what this faith is passed on. God? called the Apostles together and said: he was like, what he taught and what he Finally, we return to where we began. If the Twelve seem like heroes who are “Whoever wishes to be great among you was about. Before the Twelve were Apostles, they sometimes hard to like, they also are shall be your servant. ... The Son of In the case of the sons of Zebedee, one were disciples. Jesus called them before encouraging examples of God’s ability to Man did not come to be served but to of the basics of faith comes forward: that he sent them. work through flawed and often-failing serve.” being a follower of Jesus is not an entitle- The Gospels dramatize their response people. In what we read about the Twelve and ment to status or importance, but is a call as immediate and total: “They abandoned others mentioned in the New Testament, to generous service and self-giving. their nets and followed him” (Mk 1:18). (Edward P. Hahnenberg is the author of we learn about these unique people, what But the New Testament acknowledges Ministries: A Relational Approach, pub- they were like, the questions they raised (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † their hesitations—indeed their outright lished by Crossroad in 2003. He teaches failures—too. at Xavier University in Cincinnati.) † Discussion Point God calls us to be obedient

This Week’s Question God wants. We shouldn’t take life to improve life. But it’s hard not to go along with the world because we’re As you see it, what is most challenging about being a almost brainwashed.” (Jeanne Casey, Hockessin, Del.) follower of Jesus? “I usually don’t find it a challenge personally. I know “Obedience. Today, many people make up their minds the evils of the world are there. ... Not that I couldn’t based on poll results. We follow Christ by being obedi- be tempted, but I think my faith is strong enough to ent to his teachings and accepting Church teaching.” resist it.” (Terry Zoubovitch, Arvada, Colo.) (Tom W. McNamara, San Diego, Calif.) Lend Us Your Voice “The most challenging thing is incorporating Jesus’ way of life into all facets of my life, so that Jesus’ An upcoming edition asks: Does your parish have a philosophy doesn’t only exist in the physical church ministry to the sick? What/who is involved in this? building, but in all aspects of my life and in everything I do.” (Carol Walters, Chicago, Ill.) To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to [email protected] or write to Faith “When I think about embryonic stem cell research and Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C.

other things in the world today, I don’t think it’s what 20017-1100. † CNS photo from Reuters Page 14 The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Jesus in the Gospels: Sending the disciples Expectant mothers share a sacred bond See Luke 10:1-24 at least a four-day journey from enough to go out as advance men (and Jerusalem. women?) for Jesus. Jesus commissioned All mothers share a sacred bond. Their My previous four columns concerned Whether from there or someplace them much as he earlier had done with relationship has a deep nature that I, as a the things that Jesus did in Jerusalem closer to Jerusalem, Luke’s Gospel tells the Apostles—to heal the sick and preach man, can never expe- while he was there us that Jesus appointed 72 disciples the message that “the kingdom of God is rience, but one that I for the feast of (although some early texts say only 70), at hand.” and everyone else Tabernacles, as and sent them in pairs to every town and If those 72 disciples, traveling in should always revere. described in John’s place he intended to visit. Our first reac- pairs, went to places Jesus planned to For it is through Gospel. That Gospel tion has to be, “Where did those 72 disci- visit, Jesus must have been traveling con- mothers that God goes immediately ples come from all of a sudden?” This is stantly—at least to 36 places. When they brings forth new life, from that feast, cele- the first we’ve heard of them. returned, they rejoiced at their success. an immortal soul, the brated around the We are accustomed to thinking of Jesus too “rejoiced in the Holy Spirit,” very continuation of middle of October, Jesus traveling with his 12 Apostles and the only time in the Gospels that we’re our human race. to the feast of women who ministered to their needs. told that he was joyful. He rejoiced that Yes, fathers have a Hanukkah, celebrated That would already be a large group. But God had revealed the mysteries of the key part to play in the drama of the pass- in December. Where was he during those apparently Jesus had more disciples than kingdom to the childlike. ing on of life. In light of this, expectant four months? we thought. How many? Acts 1:15 tells He followed that up with a statement mothers may perhaps feel their common We know that he didn’t return to us that 120 disciples were present in the that could have come from John’s bond more intensely than mothers whose Galilee. He had left there because he Upper Room when the Apostles chose Gospel: “No one knows who the Son is children are already born. knew that Herod Antipas was looking Matthias to replace Judas, and Paul except the Father, and who the Father is Although I can only observe this rela- for him. Matthew and Mark say that he (1 Cor 15:6) says that Jesus appeared to except the Son and anyone to whom the tionship from the outside, sacred Scripture went to “Judea across the Jordan,” but more than 500 brothers after his resurrec- Son wishes to reveal him.” gives me a close glimpse of two expectant Judea didn’t stretch across the Jordan tion. Even in Bethany Beyond the Jordan, We can only imagine how the disci- mothers who rejoiced in the blessings River. Scholars disagree about where he John’s Gospel reports, “Many there ples felt when Jesus reminded them how God gave them in their motherhood and in went, but some are convinced that he believed in him” (Jn 10:42). fortunate they were because “many the children they bore. went to Batanea, also known as Bethany Not only believed in him, but also prophets and kings desired to see what I am referring here to the story of Beyond the Jordan, perhaps located east apparently willing and able to leave their you see, but did not see it, and to hear Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her of the Sea of Galilee. It would have been homes and employment at least long what you hear, but did not hear it.” † kinswoman, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. The fact that the conceiving of Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes new life in both these women was miracu- lous should not deter us from making con- nections between them and mothers of all Seeking the ridge where the West commences other times. The creation of a new person in the womb of any mother is always a Every few years, we get this yearning swimming pool lined with rocks and a On the mesa above Fort Robinson, miracle. to go out West. Maybe we’ve seen too gravel bottom, which was fed by mountain Neb., lies the site of the former Red Cloud Reflecting on the beautiful interplay many Westerns at the waters. Next to it was a tree-lined park Indian Agency. Here, at twilight, the set- between Mary and Elizabeth could be the movies and on televi- beside a stream, where families could ting sun sends down golden shafts and subject of an entire book. And so in this sion. Maybe camp for free. colors the surrounding buttes with crim- column, I’ll only focus on a couple of Hopalong Cassidy and Cowboys are everywhere there, includ- sons and blues. There’s always a breeze facets. John Wayne are in our ing the famous bar of the old Occidental whispering in the eerie silence, and you When Mary learned from the angel that blood, I don’t know. Hotel, immortalized by Owen Wister in expect a party of Indians to ride up from she was to conceive a child by the Holy But there’s a definite The Virginian. Once, while shopping for the hill below at any moment. Spirit, she was also told of Elizabeth’s urge in us to gaze our camp supper in a grocery, I stood next Our latest western trip was a search for wondrous conception of a child as a con- again at the vast, to a pole-thin, extremely tall fellow in Lewis and Clark locations, but as usual firmation that God also had great plans for uniquely American spurs and a 10-gallon hat. I was totally we were entertained with more than just a her. Soon after assenting to God’s will, scene we associate charmed when he drawled, “Pardon me, dose of history. We witnessed the “casual Mary set out to visit Elizabeth. with personal freedom. Maaam,” as he leaned across to pick up a wave,” which folks exchange even with There were many things she could have When our kids were young, we took package of meat. strangers when passing by in cars or on done in response to the angel’s words to them on three-week vacations, sometimes Broken Bow, Neb., is another of our horseback. her. But she made a relatively long trip going as far as California and back. Those western favorites. There they have a pretty People actually say stuff like, “Howdy,” (for a young woman at that time) from her were the days when eight of us would town square right out of a Norman and spontaneously offer to show you where home in Galilee to the Judean hill country drive a week to get out there, visit rela- Rockwell calendar, with a bandstand in a to find good food or interesting historical to visit Elizabeth. tives and sights for a week, and then take park surrounded by thriving stores, restau- artifacts or the best places to picnic. And Perhaps she knew deep down in her a week to return. Makes me tired to think rants and businesses. They also have a the names! There’s not only a “Bill,” Wyo., own flesh that the bond that she already of it. museum featuring photographs of the sod but also beer in Montana called Moose had through blood with her kinswoman History was big on our agenda, and we houses formerly prevalent in the area. Drool, Trout Slayer and Fat Tire. Ours not was now much deeper. And so she wanted saw more forts, pioneer villages and On one corner, there’s the Arrow Hotel, to reason why. to go and see her at once. obscure ruts in the road than anyone where every guest is assigned a two-room We’re forever grateful that, on our Maybe one of the purposes of this needs to know about or can remember. suite with bedroom, living area and kitch- western jaunts as in all things, we find deep relationship between mothers, espe- But some western things, places and peo- enette. It was built in the 1920s with an God in the details. cially expectant ones, is that it helps them ple remain fondly in our memories. elegant mahogany-paneled lobby, and it come to grips with the enormous changes Buffalo, Wyo., is a small town at the also offers an excellent restaurant serving (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the happening in their lives because of the base of the Big Horn Mountains. Years steaks cooked to perfection. This is beef Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular children growing in their wombs. We are ago, the town had a wonderful municipal country, after all. columnist for The Criterion.) † told of the first words that Mary and Elizabeth shared, but I suspect that over Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister the three months of the visit, they had many long conversations about the won- ders that God was working in their lives Honor God through responsible animal care and the impact of these miracles on them from day-to-day. “Serenity sits upon my windowsill and is love and we are made in the image and many food-supply animals can be even I also suspect that much of their talks preens her feline fur until sweet sleep likeness of God, it behooves us to treat more cruelly raised. I have a copy of the were filled with joy, as that first conversa- descends, then she not only fellow human beings with July 18 Newsweek magazine in which tion appears to us. Here were two expec- curls and blends into respect and love, but all creatures coming “The Last Word” column by George W. tant mothers meeting. Before they even her private dreams.” into our lives. This is part of the inherited Will is titled “What We Owe What We spoke, they intuitively knew that each was Years ago, I wrote mandate from God. Eat.” This tells how animal abuse is, brimming over with wonder and awe. And the above in a poem I believe children reared in homes indeed, prevalent in many meat-produc- so we see Elizabeth not just speaking to titled “Peace.” The where this respect is taught become ing businesses. Mary as we would in any ordinary conver- poem refers to one of responsible adults in so many practical My eldest daughter, Donna, who con- sation. two homeless female and humane ways. Such creatures come verted to Judaism, has told me repeatedly She “cried out in a loud voice” and cats our family has into our lives for various reasons: com- that kosher food is the most healthy. sang the praises of Mary and the baby in hosted, Windy and fort and companionship as well as for Why? Because Jewish law and tradition her womb (Lk 1:42). Mary, in turn, spoke Mimi. Of the three human use. Their lives sustain our bodies orders responsible stewardship and the words that have reverberated down males we also rescued, two—Ziggy and and our souls in countless ways, includ- best treatment of animals—even at the through the ages, praising God who Domino—are still with us. (Kat Stevens ing as a food source. moment of death. My own research has “looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness” died years ago.) “Peace” was written Many vegetarians abhor the thought of proved this correct. (For starters, see and prophesying that “from now on will about Mimi-cat, but applies to all the using animals for food, but it is one of www.wisegeek.com.) all ages call me blessed” (Lk 1:48). felines for whom I have cared. their primary purposes. I learned this as a Ponder these things as we approach These two women knew deeply how Sharing their names here emphasizes city girl visiting country cousins, and I the Oct. 4 feast of St. Francis of Assisi, much God was at the heart of the miracle how much they are a part of the family. I accepted these new experiences as nor- founder of the Franciscan Order and of new life growing in their wombs. And suspect the majority of The Criterion mal. I was told such animals were well beloved patron saint of animals and the they came together to revel in that readers understand the close bond cared for and butchering was done in a environment. wonder. between humans and animals—no matter humane way. On this Respect Life Sunday, it would what pet companion one might have. As an adult, I am learning otherwise. (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of be a good thing for us to consider how we When God created Eden, he placed Just as I soon realized domestic-type ani- Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, can nurture similarly fruitful relationships our forefather-and-mother in charge of mals are not always cared for well, I have is a regular columnist for The between mothers, especially those whose all that was created. However, since God repeatedly found through the media that Criterion.) † children are yet to be born. † The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Page 15

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 Monday, Oct. 3 Jonah 1:1-2:2, 11 Friday, Oct. 7 • Isaiah 5:1-7 (Response) Jonah 2:2-5, 8 Our Lady of the Rosary • Philippians 4:6-9 between Jesus and the priests and elders. Luke 10:25-37 Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 • Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus refers to a “landowner,” who is God. The landowner has planted a vineyard. Psalm 9:2-3, 6, 8-9, 16 Vineyards often were used in the Old Tuesday, Oct. 4 Luke 11:15-26 Testament to describe the nation of Israel. Francis of Assisi, religious The first section of the Book of Isaiah He protected the vineyard by surrounding it Jonah 3:1-10 Saturday, Oct. 8 provides this weekend’s liturgy with its first with a hedge then he went on a journey, Psalm 130:1-4, 7-8 Joel 4:12-21 reading. leaving the tenants to tend the vineyard. Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 The author of this The message is clear. The vineyard section of Isaiah was belongs to God. Those who occupy the Luke 11:27-28 very disappointed with vineyard merely are tenants. Wednesday, Oct. 5 his people. Furthe- In due course, the landowner sends his Jonah 4:1-11 Sunday, Oct. 9 rmore, he saw them servants to the tenants to collect the yield. Psalm 86:3-6, 9-10 Twenty-eighth Sunday in moving along a path The tenants kill these servants. He sent Luke 11:1-4 Ordinary Time that would lead to their more servants. They too were killed. destruction. Finally, he sent his son, who also was Isaiah 25:6-10a Very devoted to killed. The final result is that the tenants are Thursday, Oct. 6 Psalm 23:1-6 God, the author driven from the vineyard. Bruno, priest Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 intensely believed that God’s people would Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Matthew 22:1-14 create their own doom if they were not Reflection virgin or Matthew 22:1-10 loyal to God. The Church has called us to discipleship Malachi 3:13-20b At the time, the people were lax in their during these weekends. It restates this call religious observance, at least in the in these readings. Psalm 1:1-4, 6 prophet’s mind, and certainly their leaders The lesson is not altogether of doom and Luke 11:5-13 were flirting with neighboring pagan states destruction, although both Isaiah and and allowing the paganism of these neigh- Matthew occur against a backdrop of bors to influence policy. unhappiness and death. Rather, the message Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen The Book of Isaiah is outstanding in its is of salvation. eloquence. It is one of the most splendid However, salvation is not forced upon works of literature in the Scriptures. us. We must place ourselves within God’s This weekend’s reading is an example of plan. We must obey God. We must live as Baptism of infants dates this superb writing. The prophet describes God has taught us. Only in such obedience the land of God’s people as a vineyard, will we find salvation. which belongs to God. God tends the vine- By disobeying or ignoring God, we to early years of Church yard. Lavish in generosity and care, God bring chaos upon ourselves. Thus it was fills the vineyard with the choicest vines. when First Isaiah wrote. Thus it is always. After your recent column on infant Church notes that the New Testament never However, wild grapes grew there. The God does not hurl thunderbolts of anger Qbaptism, some evangelical Protestant suggests that children will need to seek prophet then speaks directly to the people. and revenge at us. Instead, we create our friends described their baptism later. It positively hints, in fact, that He speaks as God, in the first person. What own eternal situation. We are with God, or Church’s view that infant baptism was the practice even in the more could God do? His love is seen every- we are not with him in eternity. babies should not be time of the Apostles. where. Yet, the people sinned. They sinned Being a devoted disciple is not easy. The baptized at all. Children are told they must obey their at their own peril. Epistle to the Philippians reassures us and They said baptism parents “in the Lord” (Col 3:20). Paul For the second reading this weekend, the encourages us, and shows us the way to should come only speaks of baptism as the Christian counter- Church presents a passage from the Epistle holiness. † when people are old part of Jewish circumcision, by which boys to the Philippians. enough to profess per- were admitted to the covenant community Philippi was an important military post sonal belief in Jesus as shortly after birth (Col 2). in the Roman Empire, located in modern Readers may submit prose their savior. Beyond this, evidence is lacking for Greece. As such, it was a thoroughly pagan The Bible, they infant baptism. The lack of evidence is not community. Christians were regarded as or poetry for faith column claim, only speaks of the baptism of adults, surprising, however, the Oxford reference being outside the mainstream, to say the The Criterion invites readers to sub- not of infants. When did the baptism of says, since the New Testament is concerned least. Disdain for Christians in the empire mit original prose or poetry relating to young children or babies begin? (Missouri) mainly with the expansion of the Church soon erupted into outright persecution. faith or experiences of prayer for pos- into the non-Christian world, and hardly at Understandably, this epistle had as its sible publication in the “My Journey to The New Testament makes clear that, all with the natural growth of membership objective encouragement and reassurance God” column. Afrom the beginning, baptism was the among persons of Christian parents and for Christians. Certainly, the passage read Seasonal reflections also are appre- common way to become a Christian. It is upbringing. this weekend meets this objective. It admon- ciated. Please include name, address, true that, according to our earliest biblical There is, in other words, overwhelming ishes the Christians of Philippi always to be parish and telephone number with sub- records (as in Acts 2, for example), perhaps support for the ancient Christian practice of faithful to God, always to be holy. missions. only adults were baptized, though we can’t baptizing infant children. The psychologi- St. Matthew’s Gospel is the source of Send material for consideration to be sure of that. Soon afterward, however, cal and spiritual bond of the family as a the third reading. “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, infants were apparently included as whole Christian community was recognized very As has been the case on other weekends, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 families were brought into Christian com- early. the selection for this weekend is a parable. or e-mail to [email protected]. † munities. Though children may be too young Again, the story is about a discussion All Eastern and most Western Churches to believe on their own, the parents consider infant baptism as having been the knew they were what St. Paul called norm from the beginning of the Christian them, a “new creation” in Jesus Christ My Journey to God era. The great theologian Origen, for exam- (2 Cor 5:17). ple, about the year 280, and St. Augustine, Interestingly, the discoveries of modern about 400, considered infant baptism a “tra- psychology concerning the deep psycho- dition received from the Apostles.” logical and religious connections between The Face of Jesus St. Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, said at parents and children seem to strengthen the the time of his martyrdom in the year wisdom and validity of that tradition. The body of Christ, 155 or 156 that he had been “Christ’s ser- the face of Jesus, vant” for 86 years. Is it a mortal sin to use God’s name in the host placed upon my hand St. Irenaeus, one of the foremost early Qvain in a fit of anger? (Illinois) so small, but yet so strong. Christian writers and theologians (died about the year 200), was a close friend of The traditional three requirements for I see the face of Jesus there St. Polycarp, who in turn knew St. John Aa mortal sin are: giving me a stronger faith and the practices followed by the Apostles. • Serious matter—The action must be and a blessed peace within. Christ, writes Irenaeus, gives “salvation one that is completely incompatible to those of every age” who are reborn with a respect and love for God. I know he is always very near. through him, and he explicitly includes • Sufficient reflection—One must realize I am not afraid. “infants and little children” among them. when he is doing the action (or refuses The body of Christ. Certainly by the third century, the com- to do it in a sin of omission) that if he Amen. mon tradition was that children born to does what he is contemplating, he is Christian parents were baptized as infants, deliberately rejecting God’s love and

By Martyne Sheehan CNS photo courtesy Campaign of the Catholic Communication a practice which continued until the friendship. He must be fully aware that Reformation. what he is contemplating is a mortal (Martyne Sheehan is a member of St. Michael Parish in Charlestown and a member of In the 16th century, the Anabaptist sin. the Benedictine Oblates of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. This image of Christ is a detail movements, and later the Baptists and • Full consent of the will—Realizing all taken from the promotional artwork for the film The Face: Jesus in Art, which was Disciples of Christ, renounced infant bap- this, he still deliberately wants to go released on March 31, 2001. The work is a mosaic-composite made up of tiny images tism in favor of ministering this sacrament, ahead and do it anyway. of Christ. The film, funded in part by the Catholic Communication Campaign, exam- as you note, only after one is able to make Considering these requirements, it is dif- ines 2,000 years of artistic renderings of Christ.) a personal act of Christian faith. ficult to see how the action, as you describe The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian it, could be a mortal sin. † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005 Five Sisters of St. Benedict celebrate jubilees

Sr. Mary Bede Sr. Mary Lucien Sr. Dorothy Sr. Norma The Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Sr. Lucia Betz, O.S.B. Monastery in Beech Grove recently celebrated the jubilees Betz, O.S.B. Dippel, O.S.B. Wargel, O.S.B. Gettelfinger, O.S.B. of five sisters and honored their fidelity to the monastic way of life. Benedictine Sisters Mary Bede Betz, Mary Lucien Dippel and Dorothy Wargel are celebrating 60 years as women religious this year, and Sisters Lucia Betz and Norma Gettelfinger are celebrating 50 years in religious life. The jubilarians entered the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind. When the new Benedictine community was established in Beech Grove, the sisters transferred to Our Lady of Grace Monastery and became founding members. duties in the health care department at the monastery. She Seymour and St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis. Sister Mary Bede Betz was born in Schnellville, Ind. also serves as one of the receptionists for the monastery. Sister Lucia later became a director of religious edu- She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the former Sister Dorothy Wargel was born in Mount Vernon, Ind. cation at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis. St. Benedict College in Ferdinand, Ind., and also studied She began teaching art classes at the former She currently ministers as the pastoral associate and at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Assumption School in Indianapolis and also taught at director of religious education at St. Anthony Parish in She began her teaching career at St. Benedict School St. Bartholomew School in Columbus, the former Indianapolis. in Evansville, Ind., and also taught at Christ the King St. Michael School in Cannelton, Holy Name School in Sister Norma Gettelfinger was born in Palmyra, Ind. School in Indianapolis, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs School in Beech Grove and St. Roch School in Indianapolis. She attended Immaculate Conception Academy in Floyds Knobs, the former St. Paul School in Tell City, the Sister Dorothy also taught at St. Theresa School in Ferdinand, Ind., and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in former St. Michael School in Bradford, the former Evansville, Ind.; Washington Catholic School in Education at the former St. Benedict College in St. Michael School in Cannelton, the former St. Martin of Washington, Ind.; and the former St. Peter School in Ferdinand, Ind. She also received a Master of Arts degree Tours School in Siberia and Perry Central School in Montgomery, Ind., all in the Evansville Diocese. in Education at Indiana University in Bloomington. Leopold, Ind. She retired to the monastery in 2000 after nearly Sister Norma began teaching second-grade at Holy Sister Mary Bede retired to the monastery in June 53 years in the classroom. She continues to share her Rosary School in Evansville, Ind. She also taught at 1999, where she performs many tasks for the community. artistic talents with her religious community and performs St. Bartholomew School in Columbus, St. Ambrose Sister Mary Lucien Dippel was born in Evansville, Ind. other duties at the monastery. School in Seymour, Holy Name School in Beech Grove She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education Sister Lucia Betz was born in Schnellville, Ind. She and St. Anthony of Padua School in Clarksville. from the former St. Benedict College in Ferdinand, Ind., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary She also taught at the former Assumption School, an Associate Degree in Nursing at the former Indianapolis Education from St. Benedict College and a Master of St. Pius X School, Christ the King School, St. Barnabas Central College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Science degree in Education from Marygrove College. School, St. Anthony School and Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing at Spalding University in Louisville, Ky. Her first assignment was at Christ the King School in School, all in Indianapolis. She began teaching at St. Anthony of Padua School in Evansville, Ind. She also taught at Christ the King School After retiring from teaching, Sister Norma worked in Clarksville and also taught at St. Mary-of-the-Knobs in Indianapolis, St. Anthony of Padua School in food services at St. Paul Hermitage. She presently works School in Floyds Knobs, the former St. Paul School in Clarksville, St. Bartholomew School in Columbus, in food services at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Tell City, the former St. Joseph School in Sellersburg and St. Joseph School in Corydon, St. Ambrose School in Conference Center. † Transfiguration School in Florissant, Mo. Sister Mary Lucien changed her ministry due to the need for nurses, and later worked at St. Paul Hermitage The spiritual and Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove as well as at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. value of sports She retired in 1996 although she continued her nursing Children play soccer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before the weekly audience with Pope Benedict XVI on Sept. 21. The pope told soccer enthusiasts at the audi- St. Joseph Hill Alessia Giuliani, Catholic Press photo CNS photo by ence that sports can have “impor- 2605 St. Joe Rd. W. • Sellersburg, IN tant human and spiritual values.” Turkey Shoot Chicken Dinner Fall Festival Sunday, October 2, 2005 Yikes!! 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By Mary Ann Wyand sign a contract and you put your life on the line for collateral,” he said. “Certainly, all Indianapolis-area police officers and those who have gone before us have served firefighters gathered at Calvary Cemetery their contract and done it with dignity.” in Indianapolis on Sept. 13 to remember The sheriff said public service to the Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann public safety officials who have died in community “never ends” for police the line of duty in recent years. officers and firefighters. “Let us remember in prayer those pub- “Even in their own personal suffering, lic servants buried here and all those who they reach out to serve and protect others,” gave their lives on 9-11,” Msgr. Joseph F. he said. “That’s the way we do it. When Schaedel, vicar general, said during the we raise our hand and we take that oath, memorial service. we don’t think about ourselves. We are “Let’s remember those [people] who continuously thinking about others, and have given their lives in the [Hurricane] that’s why we are willing to give up our Katrina disaster,” he said, “and let’s life if it calls for that to do what we’re remember all those [in the military] who supposed to do to serve and protect.” have fallen during their time of service to Indianapolis Fire Department our country and to their fellow men and Lt. Stephan Hall played the trumpet for women.” the solemn memorial service at the public After the Mass at the cemetery mau- safety section of the cemetery. soleum and a prayer service at the public “It’s the least that I can do,” Hall said servants section of the Catholic cemetery, of his musical participation in the prayer Marion County Sheriff Frank Anderson of service. Franciscan Sister Rita Vukovic, a teacher at Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis, lights a Indianapolis said “it’s unfortunate that it “They have given a whole lot more candle for an Indianapolis Fire Department firefighter during the Blue Mass for public safety officials on took something like 9-11 to really bring to than me,” he said of firefighters and police Sept. 13 at the Calvary Cemetary Mausoleum in Indianapolis. the forefront how the firefighters and the officers who gave up their lives in the line police officers serve the public.” of duty. “It is indeed an honor to be able storm made landfall. Indianapolis firefighters on it,” Hall said, Sheriff Anderson said police officers to do that for them.” “They lost property,” he said, “but “and I was very proud of the job that they and firefighters are dedicated to helping Hall said he has relatives who live near that’s all replaceable stuff. Their lives are did down there. It’s good to know that they people in need even if it means risking the Gulf Coast and elsewhere in not. They’re all OK. We were very blessed can respond, and give that aid and assis- their own lives. Mississippi who survived Hurricane in that respect. tance wherever they’re needed. That really “It’s one of the very few jobs that you Katrina by evacuating the area before the “[Indiana] Task Force One has a lot of makes me feel very proud of them.” † Governor denies Alan Matheney’s clemency appeal I NDIANAPOLIS

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Gov. Mitch Daniels denied Indiana Death Row inmate Alan Matheney’s request for clemency on Sept. 27 in a brief statement released by Jane Jankowski, his media Restoring joints relations assistant. As The Criterion went to press on Sept. 27, the & quality time. 54-year-old Matheney was scheduled to be executed by chemical injection early on In your mind, you’re the same person you’ve always been. Ready to play, exercise, compete and move like you always have. It’s just your Sept. 28 at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Ind. hip or knee that won’t cooperate. That’s when you need to visit the specialists at the Center for Joint Replacement Surgery at St. Francis. He would be the fifth Death Row inmate killed by The Center offers a comprehensive program providing expert diagnosis and the state this year. treatment options for lifelong relief from chronic hip and knee problems. From His attorney, Carol Heise, partial replacements to minimally invasive surgical techniques to total joint had sought to have his capital The Center has received 5 stars from sentence commuted to life in replacement and advanced post-op pain control, you’ll experience outstanding HealthGrades for its work in hips, knees prison without parole based care from some of the leading orthopedic specialists in the country. St. Francis is and overall joint replacement surgery. on his delusional behavior. the first Indianapolis-area hospital to install a computer navigation system, Matheney refused to be helping surgeons to more accurately position hip and knee implants. You’ll also interviewed by Indiana Parole Board members during a enjoy the comfort of your own private room and the commitment of an entire team of nurses and therapists who will do all they can to Sept. 19 hearing at the state help you regain your strength and realize newfound control of your life. penitentiary. On Sept. 23, the Indiana Supreme Court denied his request for a new trial. Inspired to learn more? Call (317) 783-8578 for more on whether our Jankowski said the gover- comprehensive joint replacement program is right for you. nor “has concluded his review of the case of Alan Matheney and has denied his petition for clemency.” Matheney was sentenced ORTHOPEDICS to death for the March 4, www.StFrancisHospitals.org 1989, murder of his ex-wife, Lisa Marie Bianco, after beat- ing her with a shotgun at her home in Mishawaka, Ind. The governor’s statement noted that, “At the time of the murder, Matheney was on an eight-hour furlough from prison, where he was serving time for a previous assault on Ms. Bianco.” St. Susanna parishioner Karen Burkhart of Plain-field, the Indiana death penalty abolition coordinator for Amnesty International, prays outside the Governor’s Residence before executions. “We need to stop the cycle of violence,” Burkhart said. “Execution is never the solu- tion.” † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, September 30, 2005

Grandfather of 11. 10. Step-grandfather of three. Immaculate Conception, Mill- Darling, Bertha Jacob, Bonnie KLEINE, Elmer L., 83, Holy Great-great-grandfather of five. housen, Sept. 21. Mother of Mills, Evelyn, Bill, Jim, Joe, Family, Oldenburg, Sept. 19. MOONEY, Joseph John, 68, Jeanne and Thomas Walters. Lawrence, Paul and Richard Brother of Mildred Brackman, Annunciation, Brazil, Sept. 2. Sister of Marjorie Herbert, Weldishofer. Sister of Tony Rest in peace Caroline Duerstock and Martin Father of Johnny Mooney. Marie Kesterman, Rose Ann Hilbert. Grandmother of 26. Kleine. Brother of Joan Millsap. Sturgis, Betty Vandenbosch, Great-grandmother of 16. Carl, Leo, Louis and Robert Please submit in writing to our Arena, Paula Smith and MORRISON, Jay, 58, St. Vin- YOUNG, Robert W., 86, KUEHR, Andrew Carl, 23, Wenning. Grandmother of one. office by 10 a.m. Thursday Timothy Feist. Sister of Rose cent de Paul, Bedford, Sept. 6. St. Mary, Greensburg, Sept. 16. St. Simon the Apostle, Indiana- Great-grandmother of three. before the week of publication; Nolan and Harvey Morgan. polis, Sept. 8. Son of Joanne Husband of Susan Morrison. Father of Sarah Mattingly and be sure to state date of death. Grandmother of seven. Great- (Kuehr) Cassada. Brother of Father of Michelle Hicks and WELDISHOFER, Margaret, Patricia Young. Brother of Obituaries of archdiocesan grandmother of three. Amanda Kuehr, Ryan and Sean Patrick Morrison. Son of 90, St. Joseph, St. Leon, Virginia Bedel and Albert Aug. 28. Mother of Dorothy Young. Grandfather of two. priests serving our archdiocese FENTON, Eleanor, 85, Cassada. Grandson of Richard Carroll and Ruth Morrison. Barth, Wilma Burckey, Annie Great-grandfather of four. † are listed elsewhere in The St. Bartholomew, Columbus, and Charlotte Kuehr. Brother of Radonna Jean Criterion. Order priests and Sept. 13. Mother of Sharon LANAHAN, Timothy J., 51, Holmes and Jed Morrison. religious sisters and brothers Kube. Grandmother of two. St. Roch, Indianapolis, Sept. 12. Grandfather of one. are included here, unless they Dr. Louis C. Gatto served Marian FLAKE, Mary Laura (Bates), Father of Tammy Smith, Brandy NOLAN, James F., 87, are natives of the archdiocese 88, St. Christopher, Indiana- and Jason Lanahan. Son of St. Christopher, Indianapolis, College as president for 18 years or have other connections to it; polis, Aug. 26. Aunt of several. Helen (Mennel) Lanahan. Aug. 22. Father of Mildred those are separate obituaries Brother of Patricia Sahm, Guthrie, Patricia Klavuhn, Dr. Louis C. Gatto, who Indiana Consulting Service; HERLEY, Thomas M., 48, on this page. Dennis and Michael Lanahan. Dennis, Gregory and Stephen served as president of Marian director and creator of the St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, BAKER, Max Grant, 59, Grandfather of six. Dolan. Brother of Mildred College in Indianapolis for Indiana Conference Compact of Sept. 16. Brother of Ann 18 years, died on Sept. 23. He the Indiana Conference of St. Christopher, Indianapolis, LEONARD, Harry H., 79, Guthrie. Grandfather of six. Wilkinson and John C. Herley. was 78. Higher Education; and executive Sept. 6. Husband of Donna PICH, Stephen Michael, 36, HOESLI, Marie K., 96, St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, The Mass of Christian Burial director of the Indiana Educa- (Maled) Baker. Father of Mary Holy Name, Beech Grove, St. Paul, Tell City, Sept. 12. Sept. 16. Husband of Helen Y. was celebrated on Sept. 27 at the tional Facilities Authority. Osmun, Jessica Smith, Sonya Sept. 5. Husband of Annisa Mother of Mary Anderson, Leonard. Father of Deborah Bishop Chartrand Memorial He also served as president of Timmerman and Lance Green- (Long) Pich. Father of Elizabeth, Victoria Johnson, June Kress, Glasscock, Nella Hosea, Chapel at Marian College. the Consortium for Urban goss. Brother of Charlotte Lee, Olivia, Thomas and Vincent Linda Parks, Jerry, John, Larry, P. Marchell Stemler, Donna, Gatto served as the second Education, president of the Delores Webster and Bob Pich. Son of James and Doris Michael, Steve and Ted Hoesli. Mary, Daniel, Dennis and lay president of the Franciscan Indiana Conference of Higher Baker. Grandfather of seven. Pich. Brother of Maria, James, Grandmother of 50. Great- George Leonard. Brother of college from 1971-89, and was Education, vice president of the BAKER, Ruth Hutchinson, John and Thomas Pich. Grand- grandmother of 93. Great-great- Mary Jane Bischof. Grandfather the longest tenured president in Associated Colleges of Indiana, 92, St. Christopher, Indiana- son of Eleanor Zimmerman. grandmother of 18. of 15. Great-grandfather of the college’s history. vice chairman of the American polis, Sept. 15. Mother of nine. QUATHAMER, Margaret, 78, HOGUE, Audrey F., 84, Daniel Elsener, president of Red Cross in Hamilton County Susan Caldwell, James, Joseph Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, St. Michael, Cannelton, LYNCH, James J., 75, St. Pius Marian College, said Gatto “led and president of the National and Louis Hutchinson. Sept. 15. Mother of Karen Aug. 31. Mother of Ruth X, Indianapolis, Sept. 7. the establishment of a number of Association of Higher Educa- BARTLING, Hilda E., 92, Board, Mary Dinkins, James, Bryant, Susan Seifert, Mary Brother of Kathleen Higbee. innovative academic programs” tional Facilities Authorities. St. Louis, Batesville, Sept. 20. Richard and Steven Quathamer. Stephens, Jerry Perry and Del- Uncle of several. at the college founded by the Gatto also volunteered on Sister of Betty Jo Schaefer. Sister of Patricia Dausch, Aline mer Hogue Jr. Sister of Ruth MATTINGLY, Terrence X., Sisters of the Third Order of numerous community service Aunt of several. and Kathryn Miller. Grand- Greer, Bernice Lanman and 50, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, St. Francis of Oldenburg. boards and committees, includ- mother of seven. Great-grand- BEIDELMAN, John C., 73, James Van Hoosier. Grand- Aug. 28. Father of Teresa White “Under his leadership,” ing the archdiocesan Catholic Our Lady of the Greenwood, mother of 19. Great-grand- and David Holaday. Brother of mother of two. Elsener said, “Marian College Social Services, Indiana Health Greenwood, Sept. 16. Father of mother of 29. Marie, Sherce, Matthew, ROBERTS, William J., 84, was particularly adept at adjust- Careers and the Greater Indian- Brenda Whitmore, Brian and Michael and Patrick Mattingly. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, ing to the changing educational apolis Progress Committee. HODSON, Russell E., 91, needs of society while retaining He was appointed by Bruce Beidelman. Brother of Holy Name, Beech Grove, Grandfather of four. Sept. 16. Husband of Suzanne Roberts. Father of Barbara its liberal arts foundation. Sen. Richard Lugar to his USMA Kathy Pfeiffer, Rose Rudnicki, Aug. 26. Husband of Marie McMEANS, David W., 56, Martha and Robert Beidelman. Stround, Jane and Peter “Marian College’s curriculum Merit Selection Committee and (Reed) Hodson. Father of St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Grandfather of five. Roberts. Brother of Richard combined the best of the tradi- also served as a West Point Marilyn Jarvis and Rosaline Sept. 15. Husband of Beverly tional and career-oriented educa- recruiter for Indiana. In 2000, BOSE, David Pepper, 79, Roberts. Grandfather of four. Sylvester. Grandfather of four. Karen McMeans. Father of tion,” he said. “The four-year Gatto was inducted into the St. Thomas Aquinas, Indiana- RUPP, Gladys Mildred, 81, Great-grandfather of eight. Heather Crouch and Kelly undergraduate nursing program Friends of West Point. polis, Sept. 16. Husband of St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, HOUSTON, William Edward, McMeans. Brother of Glenda with a liberal arts foundation that He also was honored as a Caroline Bose. Father of Julie Sept. 10. Mother of Janet 24, St. Matthew, Indianapolis, Dillon, Jean Drook and Eugene was established toward the end Sagamore of the Wabash by for- Todd and John Bose. Stepfather Murphy, Bill, Greg, Janet, Sept. 15. Son of Brent and McMeans. of his tenure is the most note- mer Gov. Evan Bayh and former of Zanna DiBartoli, Juliana Philip, Rick and Ted Rupp. Theresa Houston. Brother of McQUEEN, Darla Yvette worthy example.” Gov. Otis Bowen. Pontious, Mary and Joseph Sister of Rosella Deck. Grand- Alice, Catherine, Colleen and (Sallee), 37, St. Simon the Elsener said Gatto was com- Other honors included the Mitchell. Grandfather of one. mother of nine. Great-grand- Haley Houston. Apostle, Indianapolis, Sept. 12. mitted to Catholic higher educa- Indiana Health Careers Out- mother of three. CLARK, Frances L., 86, JONES, Christine Elizabeth, Wife of Brian McQueen. tion and to cultivating a sense of standing Service Award, the St. Matthew, Indianapolis, 83, St. Rose, Knightstown, Mother of Jackie and Tyler SCOTT, Cynthia L., 47, community at Marian College. Indiana Coalition of Blacks in Sept. 16. Mother of Sue and Joe Sept. 9. Mother of Ruth Miller, McQueen. Daugher of James St. Malachy, Brownsburg, “He deeply loved and served Higher Education Circle Award, Clark. Grandmother of one. Dee Peredo, Sharon Rainey, and Nancy (Kiefer) Sallee. Sept. 5. Mother of Amanda this community,” Elsener said, the Dedicated Service to CONN, Deborah G., 51, Mary, David, James, John and Sister of Kim Griffin, Lana Kendall. Sister of Nancy and was “a humble gentleman Indiana Higher Education Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Mark Jones. Sister of Rose Harves, Randy and Tim Sallee. Ingram and Mike Pajersky. that the world will miss.” Award by the Indiana Con- Sept. 3. Wife of Kevin R. Conn. Mary Clarke. Grandmother of Granddaughter of Mabel Kiefer. SIEFERT, Joseph Justin, 85, He said Gatto was a Medieval ference of Higher Education Mother of Kara and Kamryn 11. Great-grandmother of MEIER, Dorothy Catherine St. Gabriel, Connersville, and Renaissance English Litera- and the Sponsors Award for Conn. Sister of Joyce Conrad seven. Step-grandmother of (Hoff), 88, St. Therese of the Sept. 8. Father of Rose Anne ture scholar, a painter and a car- Service to Veterans. and Charles Dodds. Grand- three. Step-great-grandmother Infant Jesus (Little Flower), Taylor, David, George and toonist. Gatto was a veteran of World mother of two. of eight. Indianapolis, Sept. 5. Wife of Richard Seifert. Brother of Judy Gatto received a bachelor’s War II and a member of the degree from St. Mary’s College American Legion’s Lowell DESAUTELS, George L., 70, JONES, Rita, 86, Holy Family, Arthur Meier. Father of Donna Jones. Stepfather of David in Winona, Minn., a master’s Beaver Post in Fishers, Ind. St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Richmond, Sept. 15. Wife of Selm and Daniel Meier. Sister Hamilton. Grandfather of eight. degree from DePaul University Surviving are four daughters, Sept. 16. Husband of Helen William Jones. Mother of of Edith Hoff, Franciscan Sister Great-grandfather of seven. in Chicago and a doctorate from Christine Glasgow, Beth Roberts, (Logan) Desautels. Father of Douglas and Kevin Jones. Irene Hoff, Franciscan Father SULLIVAN, Louise T. Loyola University in Chicago. Janine Daniels and Sandra Julianne Gallagher, Michele Sister of Joanne Wylie, Edward Alphonse Hoff and Joseph (Habig), 91, St. Roch, Indiana- His distinguished academic Minniear; two sons, Gregory and Knutson, Eileen Padro, JoEllen and Larry Dangerfield. Hoff. Grandmother of six. polis, Sept. 14. Mother of career spanned five decades, Mark Gatto; 12 grandchildren and Logan Desautels. Brother Grandmother of three. Maureen Golden, Lois Harmon, MOODY, Albert F., 86, beginning with teaching in sec- and two great-grandchildren. Margie, Jack and Michael Sulli- of Providence Sister Kathleen KELLEY, Richard, 73, St. Louis, Batesville, Sept. 17. ondary education. Memorial gifts may be sent van. Sister of Marie Atkinson Desautels, Marianne Mahaffey, St. Mary, Richmond, Sept. 17. Husband of Mary Patricia His professional positions to the Kay Gatto Nursing Joseph and Robert Desautels. Husband of Florence Kelley. Moody. Father of Gretchen and Charles Habig. Grand- included vice president of acade- Scholarship or the Marilyn Grandfather of 13. Father of Patty Kearnaghan, Cline, Bonita Hobbs, Melinda mother of 22. Great-grand- mic affairs at St. Joseph’s Bennett-Gatto Nursing FEIST, Margaret (Morgan), Mary Leverton, Dr. Kathleen, Trenkamp, Bryan, John and mother of 43. Great-great- College in Rensselaer, Ind.; Scholarship at Marian College, 75, St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Joseph, Mike and Tom Kelley. Michael Moody. Brother of grandmother of five. director of the Independent which were named for his late Sept. 21. Mother of Susan Brother of Jack Kelley. William Moody. Grandfather of WALTERS, Vera J., 83, Colleges and Universities of wives. †

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LOS ANGELES (CNS)—World- the image of the shroud was transported of the legs, reflecting the reclined figure’s renowned Los Angeles liturgical artist onto a straight and taut linen above and elevated knees, excludes the possibility of Isabel Piczek earned accolades for her below the man’s hovering body. a contact image of any kind. breakthrough theory “opening new doors “One of the puzzling mysteries of the “An unknown system obeying laws dif-

of research” at the International Shroud of shroud is that the image transported to an ferent from optics created the image with Wiechec Nancy CNS photo by Turin Conference in Dallas on Sept. 8-11. absolutely straight, taut surface is not flat. strangely similar visual results,” she said. The conference drew 160 scientists, It is semi-three-dimensional, very much Piczek said she arrived at her theory artists and physicians from around the the same as a bas-relief is in art,” during the creation of the shroud statue a world to share the latest research on the explained Piczek. “In art, the bas-relief month before. shroud, believed by many to portray a image always curves out of a straight “A heretofore unknown interface acted full-length image of the crucified Christ. background that radically eliminates the as an event horizon,” explained Piczek. A Catholic and also a theoretical physi- rest of the space behind the bas-relief.” “The straight, taut linen of the shroud sim- cist, Piczek believes the image was left on Refuting theories that the figure on the ply was forced to parallel the shape of this the shroud at the moment of Christ’s res- shroud was painted, Piczek said the powerful interface. The projection, an urrection. image’s strong foreshortening of the body action at a distance, happens from the sur- Using a statue she created as a visual combined with the lack of a continuous face and limit of this, taking with itself the aid that measures one-third the actual size film of a paint medium on the cloth’s sur- bas-relief image of the upper and, sepa- of the man depicted on the shroud, Piczek face are “decisive arguments” that the rately, the underside of the body.” presented her explanation of the image’s shroud is not a painting. Piczek, who holds degrees in art and “concealed bas-relief effect.” She theorizes According to Piczek, the foreshortening particle physics, thinks this new explana- tion of how the image appeared warrants greater investigation of the nonimage area of the shroud. Such research could yield scientific clues to the “unknown informa- tion field” that caused the projection, according to her. “The image of the shroud and its riddle cannot be solved through the science of the past,” she said. Concurring with French physicist and shroud researcher William Wolkowski, Piczek believes that the transdisciplinary study of the shroud will give birth to a new scientific age. “The shroud shows the future of science,” she said. In an interview with The Tidings, Los Angeles’ archdiocesan newspaper, she called the conference a “landmark event” because of the presence of Turin, Italy, officials who fielded questions about the shroud, last displayed in public in 2000. Msgr. Giuseppe Ghiberti, adviser and spokesman for the papally appointed cus- todian of the shroud in Turin, led the dele- gation and delivered the keynote address. Piczek said the Turin officials dispelled rumors about the shroud, including whether or not the shroud has been vacu- umed. “The old thought that the shroud has been vacuumed is not true. The dirt on the cloth is historic,” said Piczek, a founding board member of the Dallas-based American Shroud of Turin Association for Research. The association co-sponsored The left portion of the Shroud of Turin showing the Dallas conference along with the the frontal view of the mysterious image is pic- 400-year-old Centro shroud organization tured in vertical. The cloth has been revered for based in Turin and the 50-year-old Holy centuries to be the burial shroud of Christ. Shroud Guild based in Esopus, N.Y. During the conference, botany expert “lost years” before it resurfaced in France Alan Whanger indicated that pollen and in the 13th century. flowers on the shroud reveal plants native Next year, another international shroud to Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. Other conference, organized by Dr. August conference presenters discussed their Accetta, founder of the Southern analysis of the shroud’s human blood- California Shroud Center in Huntington stains as well as biblical references to the Beach, will be held in the Los Angeles shroud and an explanation of the cloth’s area. †

The Tidings CNS photo by Paula Doyle, Doyle, Paula CNS photo by

Isabel Piczek, a Los Angeles liturgical artist whose artwork is displayed at the Vatican, was a featured presenter at the International Shroud of Turin Conference in Dallas on Sept. 8-11.