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Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com August 23, 2013 Vol. LIII, No. 45 75¢ Christians targeted Being welcomed, staying connected because extremists Photo by John Shaughnessy Photo by perceive they helped oust Morsi CAIRO (CNS)—Attacks on Christian churches and institutions in Egypt appeared to be the result of Islamist extremists’ anger over what they perceived as Christian support for the ouster of former President Mohammed Morsi. In mid-August, three days after the military crackdown on Morsi supporters, Egypt’s Catholic Church published a list of 58 destroyed or damaged Christian churches, as well as a commentary by the country’s leading Jesuit criticizing the West’s characterization of “poor persecuted Muslims.” On Aug. 18, after five days of “terrorist attacks, killings and the burning of churches, schools and state institutions,” Coptic Catholic Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak, president of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, thanked “our honorable Muslim compatriots who have stood by our side, as far as they could, in defending our churches and our institutions.” The Associated Press reported on Aug. 19 that nearly 1,000 people had been killed in violence between security forces and Morsi supporters. The violence began on Aug. 14, Hoping to build a faith community and a social connection among their peers, young adult members at St. Michael Parish in Greenfield got together when security forces raided camps of Morsi twice a month this summer to pray the rosary in front of a shrine of the Blessed Mother near the parish church. Vincent Fuller, left, Katherine Seibert, supporters conducting Scott Seibert, Renee Odum and Shane Odum pray the rosary on the evening of Aug. 7. protests in various cities around the country. Young married couples In the ensuing days, stories began build community in emerging of attacks

Photo by John Shaughnessy Photo by against Christian institutions. As far their parishes back as December, (Editor’s note: This story is the fourth in a continuing series Islamists had been about the challenges that young adult Catholics face, and accusing Christians Patriarch Ibrahim the contributions they make to the archdiocese and the Isaac Sedrak of being the broader Church.) predominant force behind the protests against Morsi, Egypt’s By John Shaughnessy first democratically elected president, who took office in mid-2012. Some observers GREENFIELD—As the father of an 18-month-old said Christians were uncomfortable with the daughter, Scott Seibert has great hopes for her future and politicized Islam that was emerging under her faith. Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood. “I want her to join the convent,” Seibert says with a Following their praying of the rosary, young adult members of St. Michael Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II and laugh, showing the protective nature that most dads of Parish in Greenfield enjoy some fun and frozen yogurt at a nearby shop Egypt’s grand imam, Sheik Ahmed el-Tayeb, daughters share. on Aug. 7. Renee Odum, left, Shane Odum, Emily Vogelgesang and appeared alongside Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi See Couples, page 2 Chris Vogelgesang share a laugh. during his televised announcement on July 3 See Egypt, page 3 ‘In the presence of a saint’: Seminarians come close to holiness during annual pilgrimage

By Sean Gallagher

ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS—History and holiness came alive for the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

when they visited the motherhouse campus of the Sisters of Sean Gallagher Photo by Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Aug. 14. They saw the place where St. Theodora Guérin and her companions first set foot on the grounds that would become the home of their fledgling religious order. They visited a replica of the chapel where Mother Theodore, after arriving in western Indiana in 1840, prayed before the Blessed Sacrament. They toured the sisters’ cemetery where so many members of the Sisters of Providence have been buried over the past 173 years. They also came to the current resting place of Mother Theodore, a shrine within the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the motherhouse’s main church. Seminarians, sometimes by themselves, sometimes in Seminarian Rafael Quintero, left, transitional Deacon Xavier Raj Yeusudason groups of two or three, silently prayed before the mortal and seminarian Kyle Rodden walk together on Aug. 14 in the cemetery of the See Pilgrimage, page 8 Sisters of Providence of Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013

challenge in her 2012 book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to couples Submitted photo continued from page 1 Knowing and Following Jesus. Part of her book focuses on statistics “In all seriousness, though, I pray regarding Mass attendance by young every night that she grows spiritually and adult Catholics—statistics taken from physically healthy. I want her to grow the 2007 survey “Marriage in the up desiring God and desiring his will. Catholic Church” by the Center for I want her to grow up experiencing his Applied Research in the Apostolate at love through KC and me, and I want her Georgetown University. to grow up to be a beacon of God’s light Among Catholics in the age group and love to others.” from 26 to 46, the survey noted that Scott and his wife, Katherine “KC” 13 percent attend weekly Sunday Mass. Seibert, also had great hopes for In the age group from 18 to 25, 10 becoming active members of a Catholic percent attend weekly Sunday Mass. parish after they were married in the The statistics led Weddell to conclude: Church four years ago. “We can no longer depend upon rites “When we went to various parishes to of passage or cultural, peer or familial find a community, there wasn’t a lot of pressure to bring the majority back. … outreach or programming for people our In the 21st century, we have to foster age,” recalls Scott, 27. “[At one parish,] intentional Catholicism rather than we filled out a sheet about all the ways cultural Catholicism.” we wanted to get involved, and no one John Aikin has seen the need for that contacted us.” intentional approach as one of the leaders It was the kind of situation that might of Richmond’s young adult Catholic have led the young married Catholic group for the parishes of Holy Family, couple to wonder if they were welcome St. Andrew and St. Mary. in the Church. Yet instead of quietly “Young adult outreach in the Submitted photo slipping away, the Seiberts pursued Richmond Catholic Community is a very Being a part of the young adult group of the Richmond Catholic Community has enhanced the family an approach that is becoming a trend important and necessary ministry for the life of Shannon, left, Owen, Rory, and John Aikin. in some Catholic parishes across the growth and unification of our parishes,” archdiocese. says Aikin, 27, a member of Holy Family end the nights with a round of prayers.” Parish. “The 20-40 age group is a very

Being welcomed, staying connected critical one. We see people at this stage in Creating homes where Christ Submitted photo Figuring that “parishes have a life falling away from the Church more comes first million things to do and people are so than any other stage in life. Such efforts in the Richmond busy,” the Seiberts took the initiative to “Historically, we have focused a Catholic Community, St. Michael start their own outreach and their own great deal on welcoming those older Parish in Greenfield and other parishes programs for young adult Catholics at generations back to the Church and across the archdiocese are still in their St. Michael Parish in Greenfield. helping them heal. However, a strong infancy. Many challenges await, but the “I e-mailed Deacon Wayne Davis at focus on preventing that exit from the commitment is strong. the parish about wanting to get more Church is greatly needed. We intend to “I don’t know what I would do involved,” Scott says. “I started teaching do so by focusing on the core reasons without the Catholic faith,” says RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation for people leave the Church: lack of a sense KC Seibert, who is 28 and expecting the Adults.] Then he introduced us to Chris of community, lack of a sense of faith couple’s second child in December. “It and Mary Meek. They felt like we did, so support, and lack of a proper knowledge gives me meaning. It’s how I live every we formed a small group. We felt we had of the Church’s teachings.” day. It’s how I do what I do, and think to do something to make young adults what I think.” feel welcome. Discussing the faith in an open manner She’s seen the impact of sharing that “Young adults are a nomadic group. Hoping to address those three areas, faith with other young adult Catholics. Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin poses for a photo We want to create a presence for them the young adult group in the Richmond “Young adults are trying to find a with members of the young adult group at in the parish, and to let the parish know Catholic Community has tried different place, and establish their life and their St. Michael Parish in Greenfield. Chris Meek, that young adults are committed to approaches, including Theology on faith,” KC says. “Young adults are vitally left, Renee Odum, Mary Meek and Scott Seibert the Church.” Tap events that take place in a relaxed important to the Church. They help share the moment with him. The Seiberts started game nights at atmosphere such as a restaurant or bar. the life of the parish by rejuvenating their home, playing Catch Phrase and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin spoke at the parish. I think the Church needs to a 3-year-old daughter, a 2-year-old son Apples to Apples. They added movie one of the get-togethers this summer. provide more opportunities for young and a child due in September. nights, serving pizza, too. This summer, “It’s a wonderful way to join in adults to get involved. I think every “It’s a very powerful feeling to know they have met twice a month to pray the fellowship with young adults who do parish should have a young adult group.” that there are women in the same position rosary, followed by a get-together for fun not necessarily know each other, build Aikin remembers his faith life before as I am, struggling with similar things and conversation at a frozen yogurt shop. relationships with new and old friends, he and his wife, Shannon, became while trying to achieve the same goals Each time, they kept inviting someone discuss our faith in a very open manner, involved in a young adult Catholic group. in their efforts with raising a family and new. The group has grown to 15 people. and grow as a small community,” Aikin “I would go to Mass with my family sustaining their marriage,” says Shannon, Besides providing a social connection, says. “It’s really important for us as and see five or six other families at the who is 28. the group also established a faith bond. young adults to build that connection. exact stage of life that I’m in, and have “My children are getting the chance “Father Robert Barron [of ‘Word on “We’ve seen new family friendships no clue who they were, but I knew there to play with children who will be going Fire’ fame] talks about how a simple form, strained marriages begin to heal, was such a possibility for connecting on to school together, praying together and phone call could make a difference in and deeper understandings of the faith so many levels,” he says. “Odds are those celebrating Mass together. Meanwhile, someone’s faith,” Scott says. “That if develop in those who attend.” same struggles and joys my family may I’m seeing the beauty of their parents’ you missed Mass one week, someone Groups for young Catholic men and be experiencing, their family could be love for each other and for their faith. As would call and say, ‘I missed you.’ That’s young Catholic women have also been experiencing as well. a family, it’s a wonderful example of the what we do in our group. When we established. “We had no outlet for sharing and community we are blessed to experience don’t see someone at Mass, we’ll call “Currently, our young men’s group discussing those ups and downs with as Catholics. All families need that kind to say, ‘Hey, we missed you.’ It really consists of primarily fathers with young other members of the Church who we of support. Catholics can do it, and we makes a difference. It all goes back children,” Aikin notes. “The group gets can relate to. Now, we’re starting to can do it well.” to relationships.” together every other Monday night at a see a tighter community, and a more It also ties into one of the challenges local coffee shop. The group discusses knowledgeable one.” (Visit the website www.indycatholic.org that the Church faces in the 21st century. the struggles and joys of parenting, how As those relationships continue to for information about events, programs A challenge of faith to be better husbands and fathers, and grow, so does the faith of the Aikin and service opportunities for young adult Sherry Weddell discusses that how to lead their families in faith. We family, says Shannon. She and John have Catholics in the archdiocese.) †

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Blair of Toledo, Ohio, and of the Leadership Conference of Women bishop for the Diocese of Little Rock, Ark. Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Ill. Religious (LCWR) announced on Aug. 19 Six years later, he was named to lead the During the other executive sessions, they at the close of their assembly and national Diocese of Joliet, Ill., and in December heard members’ response to Archbishop board meeting in Orlando that they were 2010 was installed to lead the Archdiocese Sartain’s remarks to the assembly and also pleased with dialogue they had with the of Seattle. heard the direction members gave to LCWR CNS photo/Roberto Gonzalez Church official appointed to oversee “After I was ordained, I was then for “next steps in working with the three their organization as part of a Vatican escorted to the chair—the cathedra—and bishop delegates.” assessment, and hoped for “continued when I sat, my feet didn’t touch the floor,’ Finally, LCWR invited Archbishop conversations of this depth.” which brought a chuckle from him and the Sartain to a two-hour session with the During the Aug. 13-16 annual gathering congregation, recalled Archbishop Sartain. organization’s 21 board members at the at the Caribe Royal Hotel and Convention “There’s always going to be a great gap beginning of their national board meeting Center in Orlando and a three-day national between what God calls us to do and our immediately following the assembly. board meeting afterward, women religious capacities,” he told the LCWR assembly. LCWR said in its statement that the met with Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of “God’s grace and mercy are far greater, and “session with Archbishop Sartain allowed Seattle, appointed by the Vatican doctrinal our feet will never touch the floor. a profound and honest sharing of views.” congregation last year to oversee a reform “Over the past 18 months, we’ve It noted that because of time limitations of LCWR. had significant conversations— during the assembly, the archbishop did Last April, the Vatican Congregation serious, humorous, with solidarity and not have the time to answer many of the for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) said a understanding—one that has made this a members’ questions. reform of LCWR was time I’ve looked “Clearly, however, he had been listening needed to ensure its forward to. It is intently and heard the concerns voiced fidelity to Catholic impossible for me to by the members, and their desire for teaching in areas conceive of the task more information. The extraordinarily Projected on a screen above a choir, including abortion, the Holy Father has rich and deeply reverent conversation Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic euthanasia, women’s given me to achieve during the board meeting gave us a nuncio to the United States, celebrates Mass on ordination and for CDF without greater understanding of Archbishop Aug. 14 during the Leadership Conference of homosexuality. thinking of you and Sartain, and we believe he now also better Women Religious assembly in Orlando, Fla. The In a statement all I have worked understands us.” annual gathering brings together members of a released on Aug. 19, together with you. The statement also noted that the LCWR majority of the women’s religious congregations the sisters said the “It is very leaders are uncertain about how their “work in the U.S. Archbishop discussion with the personal,” he with the bishop delegates will proceed.” J. Peter Sartain archbishop gave them Sr. Carol Zinn, SSJ continued. “I am LCWR, which representing the majority vice president of the Sisters, Servants of “hope that continued here as a representative for Pope Francis for of 57,000 religious sisters in the U.S, is the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Monroe, conversations of this depth will lead to a this one task, but I am here as your brother granted canonical status by the Vatican. Mich., as LCWR’s president-elect. resolution of this situation that maintains and friend.” At the conclusion of the assembly, The conference also elected Sister the integrity of LCWR and is healthy for the LCWR officers held three executive Sister Carol Zinn, a member of the Barbara Blesse of the Dominican Sisters of whole Church.” sessions during which they shared with one leadership team of the Sisters of St. Joseph Springfield, Ill., as conference secretary for Archbishop Sartain addressed the another their impressions of the meetings of Chestnut Hill, Pa., assumed the office of a third year. assembly of 825 participants on Aug. 13. that have already taken place between them LCWR president for 2013-14, succeeding LCWR has nearly 1,400 members The archbishop began his comments and Archbishop Sartain, as well as the two Sister Florence Deacon. who are elected leaders of their with an anecdote from his episcopal bishops appointed as his assistants, Bishops The body voted in Sister Sharon Holland, religious orders. †

After the attack, the extremists paraded Sister Assiut and Fayoum. egypt Manal and two other nuns through the streets In a commentary on the Coptic Catholic Church’s continued from page 1 before a Muslim—a former teacher at the school— website, Jesuit Father Henri Boulad, who directs the offered them shelter. Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria, Egypt, criticized that Morsi had been removed from office, increasing the The list of attacks published by the Coptic Catholic Western reactions to the military clampdown against the impression of Christian involvement in what some termed Church included a Franciscan-run church and school Muslim Brotherhood and accused governments and media a military coup and others described as the military in Suez, and three Catholic churches, a monastery and of also failing to condemn the killing of Christians. enacting the will of the people. school damaged and burned in Assiut. Four Catholic He said a mosque in Cairo’s Rabaa district had been The Christian Science Monitor reported in mid-August churches, a convent and school in Minya, as well as a turned into “a veritable powder-house” and “revolting that in one Egyptian village, red marks were still visible convent of Sisters of St. Mary in Cairo, were also attacked arsenal of war,” while Muslim Brotherhood members, from where Christian houses were marked in red graffiti according to the website, which blamed “the Muslim “armed to the teeth,” had “spread terror throughout the in late June as residents vowed to protect Morsi’s legacy. Brotherhood and supporters of Mohammed Morsi, the population of Egypt” with “murders, abductions, ransom After the Aug. 14 military crackdown, angry extremists former Egyptian president.” demands, thefts and rapes.” throughout Egypt seemed to target Christians and police, Meanwhile, 35 Coptic Orthodox and Protestant “Now the West is outraged, shocked and scandalized although moderate places of Islam also were targets. churches were attacked in various towns and cities, as because the Egyptian army has dared dislodge the Internet photos of two Christian churches attacked well as an Anglican church in Suez. Muslim Brothers,” said the 82-year-old priest, a former in Mallawi, in Minya, a province south of Cairo where Six Christian sites were burned by crowds in Fayoum Middle East Jesuit provincial and former head of Caritas Christians make up around 35 percent of the population, and five others in Sohag, said the report, which added that in Egypt. showed decapitated statues, burned courtyards and door all the incidents had been “verified by representatives of “Poor Muslim Brothers, victims of violence,” he wrote. frames, sacked and burned church offices, and piles the Christian churches.” The priest said the June 2012 election of Morsi had of rubble. Christian homes, shops and hotels were also looted been a “vast masquerade,” characterized by “enormous Auxiliary Bishop Botros Fahim Awad Hanna of the in Minya, el-Arish, Assiut and Luxor, along with fraud,” adding that 1,500 Egyptians had since been Coptic Patriarchate of Alexandria posted photos of people the offices of the ecumenical Bible Society in Cairo, “massacred by Morsi’s militias.” † praying in burned-out churches. In a widely published interview with the Associated Press, Franciscan Sister Manal, principal of a school in Bani Suef, told of a six-hour ordeal in which a mob broke Bishop says Egyptians are running out into the school, stole all the computers and furniture and set multiple fires. At times, she told AP, she was overcome of food because they fear going out by fumes from the fire and tear gas from police. She said the mob knocked the cross off the street gate and replaced VATICAN CITY (CNS)—A Catholic bishop in took place on Aug. 16, including in Luxor. it with a black banner resembling the al-Qaeda flag. Luxor, about 400 miles south of Cairo, said Muslims “After being chased from the center of Luxor, the Sister Manal said the school educated about equal and Christians are afraid to leave their homes. Because pro-Morsi demonstrators arrived under my residence numbers of Christians and Muslims, so when a parent the shops are closed and no one is venturing outside, shouting, ‘Death to the Christians.’ Fortunately, the who was a police officer had warned her the school was many are running out of food. police arrived in time to save us. Now the police and targeted by extremists, she did not pay attention. Coptic Catholic Bishop Youhannes Zakaria the army have two armored vehicles parked here,” of Luxor told Fides, the news agency of the Bishop Zakaria said. Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, “I’m While the death and destruction in Luxor hasn’t crying for all these simple people—Muslims and been as bad as in other parts of Egypt, the bishop Christians—who live in the villages nearby and don’t said the homes of some Christians have been have anything because their food supplies are running burned and it seems prudent for people not to go out and people are afraid to out if possible. CNS photo/Louafi Larbi, Reuters leave their homes. “For security reasons,” he said, they have “Even those who are well off canceled the Aug. 22 celebrations of the can’t buy food because all the Dormition of Mary, the Eastern equivalent of the shops are closed,” he told Fides feast of the Assumption. on Aug. 20. “I’d like to go help The bishop said the Muslim Brotherhood is going them myself, but I can’t because after Christians because “they think Christians are I’m also forced to stay inside.” the cause of Morsi’s fall. It’s true that Christians After Egyptian police and participated in the demonstrations against Morsi, but the military broke up camps of 30 million Egyptians—most of them Muslims—took Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi take demonstrators protesting the to the streets against the deposed president,” he said. part in a protest near Ennour Mosque in Cairo on Aug. 16. A Bishop ouster of President Mohammed “By attacking Christians, they want to throw prominent Egyptian bishop said his country will not have a civil Youhannes Zakaria Morsi, more demonstrations Egypt into chaos,” Bishop Zakaria said. † war, and international bodies should not intervene. Page 4 The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013

Opinion

Making Sense Out of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Universal morality and the natural law People sometimes use the phrase “moral rely on the notion of natural law. The compass” to describe the innate sense of Second Vatican Council, to consider but Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 right and wrong that human beings have. one example, describes our moral duty this Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor President Barack Obama, for example, way: “Deep within his conscience, man Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus recently mentioned in one of his speeches discovers a law which he has not laid upon how we need to, “keep our own moral himself but which he must obey.” compass pointed in The natural law, nonetheless, is not a true direction.” a specifically Christian idea, but has its Editorial Although he origins in pre-Christian thought. A number didn’t spell out what of ancient Greek philosophers discuss the that true direction notion. Cicero, a Roman statesman and might be, his writer (106-43 B.C.), has a famous passage remark nevertheless wherein he describes the natural law: highlighted “There is in fact a true Law— something that namely, right reason—which is in all can agree accordance with nature, applies to all upon, namely, the men, and is unchangeable and eternal. CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters CNS photo/Stefano importance of being By its commands it summons men to guided by a moral compass. the performance of their duties; by its When functioning properly, this moral prohibitions it restrains them from doing compass (a.k.a. our “conscience”) not only wrong. To invalidate this Law by human encourages us from within to “do good and legislation is never morally right, nor is it avoid evil,” but also sets off internal alarm permissible ever to restrict its operation; bells when we are tempted to carry out and to annul it wholly is impossible.” evil acts. He also notes how the natural law Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead the Angelus from Some acts, such as murder, torture, cannot be “one thing at Rome, and another the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at theft and adultery will trigger those alarm at Athens; one thing today, and another the Vatican on Aug 11. bells almost universally, irrespective of tomorrow; but in all times and nations this time period, culture or upbringing within a universal law must forever reign, eternal particular society. and imperishable.” Jesus is what we long for, No society erects statues to honor their Despite its constancy and universality, greatest adulterers, or to celebrate their the demands of the natural law are not most prolific murderers. When a genocidal easily specified or deduced, free of the joy of our desiring leader is cast in marble, it is to memorialize disputation or debate. Some people today, “Be careful what you wish for” selfishness and sin. qualities like courage or leadership, not his in fact, influenced by the hedonism and is a saying we’ve all heard before. That’s why Pope Francis points to Jesus murderous proclivities. relativism of our age, would go further It reminds us that our desires can as love incarnate, love in the flesh. Not The fact that certain actions like murder and outright deny the existence of the get us into trouble—sometimes only is Jesus the best example for us of and adultery are wrong and invariably natural law. serious trouble. how to live lovingly, he is also the source harmful, and readily perceived as such, Interestingly, though, whenever a That’s why parents—with the of all love whose grace makes it possible leads to what is known as the “natural law.” serious crisis or threat to civilization help of teachers, coaches and other for us to overcome temptation and choose The natural law signifies that we can arises, the validity of natural law reasoning adults—have an obligation to discipline what is good. know through our powers of reason what tends to reassert itself. Such a resurgence their children. If we don’t learn at an Our faith tells us improper desires is right and wrong, and that our reason can occurred, for example, at the end of World early age to temper our desires, they leading to wrong choices were the cause thereby guide us toward an ethical life. War II, during the Nuremberg trials and can overwhelm us and lead us into of all our human problems. This was Becoming aware of the natural law through in the prosecutions against those who real trouble. the original sin. Adam and Eve, our a carefully formed moral compass is an had perpetrated heinous crimes against Pope Francis recently spoke first parents, wanted to be like God—a essential part of what it means to be human. humanity. Nazi defendants objected to about the need to channel our desires foolish and unhealthy desire. To fulfill this Those who invoke natural law appeal to being placed on trial for simply following appropriately. fatal wish, they disobeyed God’s law and self-evident principles that can be known the orders of their superiors and the laws “All of us have a desire,” the pope suffered terrible consequences as a result by all humans. of their country. Most of their actions said during a recent Angelus address. of their freely chosen actions. Catholic teachings about morality also See bioethics, page 5 “Pity the person who doesn’t have All of us, the descendants of Adam and a desire. Desire moves us forward, Eve, repeat this original sin in our own toward the horizon, and for us ways. But thanks to God’s intervention, Letter to the Editor Christians that horizon is an encounter we have been freed from the curse of our with Jesus, who is our life, our joy, our distorted desiring. We have been shown Build solidarity by being (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the happiness.” the way out, the way to right desiring and Church, #144-145). Addressing thousands of pilgrims, good choices. informed, formed and All human being growing up in America the pope asked them to think about What is this way? It is the way of the transformed by God’s are offered the informing of Vatican II’s what Jesus said to his disciples: “Where cross, the ultimate expression of self- “Gaudium et Spes,” which presents the your treasure is, there also will your sacrificing love. We believe that Jesus revelation, reader says face of a Church that cherishes a feeling heart be” (Lk 12:34). himself is the way. He is—or should be— The key to building solidarity among of deep solidarity with the human race and “Do you have a heart that desires the object of all our desiring and the model humans is being informed, formed and its history, that travels the same journey as or a closed heart, a sleeping heart, for all our choices and life decisions. transformed by the social doctrine of the all mankind and shares the same earthly lot an anesthetized heart?” the pope Jesus was tempted the same way Catholic Church. The equality of men rests with the world, but which at the same time asked. “And what, for you, is the we are. After fasting 40 days in the essentially on their dignity as persons and is to be a leaven and, as it were, the soul of most important, most precious desert, his desires were what any human the rights that flow from it: human society in its renewal by Christ and thing, that which attracts your heart person’s would be. He wanted food; he “Every form of social or cultural transformation into the family of God. like a magnet?” wanted comfort and security; and above discrimination in fundamental personal Building solidarity among humans According to the Holy Father, most all he wanted to know that he would rights on the grounds of sex, race, color, exists innately in all. The challenge is being people would respond “my family,” but be successful in carrying out his divine social conditions, language, or religion must informed by the light of faith. the pope asks, “What is it that binds mission. But Jesus did not allow the be curbed and eradicated as incompatible Yet in speaking of the light of faith, we families together? Love.” devil to persuade him to lose focus on his with God’s design” (Catechism of the can almost hear the objections of many of Without love, families don’t survive. ultimate, most important, desire—to do Catholic Church, #1935, “Gaudium et our contemporaries. In modernity, that light Without God, the source of all real the will of his Father by sacrificing his Spes,” #29). might have been considered sufficient for love, the things that we desire—even own wants and desires to the greater good, The race card and class card are parts societies of old, but was felt to be of no good and important things like health, which was our salvation. of a cultural defective brain washing use for new times, for a humanity come of food and shelter, work and family— We all have desires, and that’s a good perpetrated by groupings of people who age, proud of its rationality and anxious can leave us feeling empty, alone thing, Pope Francis tells us. Our desires wish to continue the division between the to explore the future in novel ways. Faith and unhappy. move us forward in fulfillment of our solidarity of all human beings. thus appeared to some as an illusory light, Pope Francis told the crowd that mission (or calling) from God to be lovers Consequently, they arouse strong preventing mankind from boldly setting out God’s love gives meaning to all the in his own image and likeness. reactions that perpetuate division based on in quest of human solidarity. daily tasks in a Christian’s life, and it is What’s most important to us? Love defective, decadent deception. Those being When any of us are asked if we are what helps people face trials. should be our answer, but is it self-love or duped by this ideology are doing exactly ignorant of the teaching of the Church, “To move forward in life with love, the love of Jesus? We need to ask ourselves what they are combating. myself included, we had all better raise with that love that the Lord has sown in these questions regularly. Otherwise, Jesus told us that “what we do to the our hand and admit we are duped by the our hearts, with the love of God—that we risk losing our way and getting into least we do to him” (Mt 25:40). Looking deceptive ideology of man and lacking is a true treasure,” he said. big trouble. at all humans as if they were the image in our informing of faith to one degree or Of course, we have to be careful Jesus, joy of our desiring, help us want and likeness of God voids the reality of another. when we say that love is what we what is good. Through the power of your suspicion. “Since something of the glory One key to building solidarity among desire, the ultimate source of our grace, may we make right choices, and so of God shines on the face of every person, humans is being informed, formed and happiness and joy. “Love” is a place all our treasure—our heart’s desire— the dignity of every person before God transformed by God’s revelation and not much-abused concept. It means in you. is the basis of the dignity of man before man’s relativism. different things to different people, and other men. … Only the recognition of even genuine love can be distorted by —Daniel Conway human dignity can make possible the Gary Taylor common and personal growth of everyone” Salem The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 Page 5 Workers still struggle 75 years after minimum wage was established

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Seventy-five years after “It’s an employer’s market,” Radke told Catholic News President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law a national Service in a telephone interview. Though she hopes to get minimum wage, many workers still struggle to support a managerial position and eventually a job in nursing, she themselves and their families living realizes that not everyone has opportunities for a career at or slightly above that pay. change. “Some people can’t go to school, but if you’re

“Jobs that are paid minimum willing to put in 40 hours a week, you should be able to Shemitz CNS photo/Gregory A. wage take a lot of physical effort. afford an apartment, and it’s just not possible.” You’re on your feet; you’re Almost half of minimum wage workers, 47 percent, moving and working quickly. are full-time employees over the age of 20; 24 percent are Imagine working that hard and parents, and more than a third are minorities, according not feeling like you can provide to the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank based for yourself and your family—it is in Washington. incredibly demoralizing,” said Judy Conti, an activist with With an increase in the minimum wage “things would National Employment Law Project. still be tight, but at least I’d be able to put a roof over our The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. heads,” said Radke. Had the minimum wage kept pace with inflation, it would Church teaching has long supported just wages and be at $10.74 per hour. Additionally, minimum wage for fair treatment of employees. For example, Pope Leo XIII tipped workers hasn’t been raised in more than 20 years issued his encyclical “Rerum Novarum” (1891) to address Fast-food workers and their supporters rally in front of a and remains at $2.13 an hour. the difficulties faced by the working class in the wake McDonald’s restaurant in New York’s Union Square as they Chanting “we can’t survive on 7-25,” many fast-food of the Industrial Revolution. “Wages ought not to be demand higher wages on July 29. “We can’t survive on 7-25!” workers have organized walkouts in cities like Chicago, insufficient to support a frugal and well-behaved wage- was one of the slogans chanted by the protesters, a reference to Milwaukee and New York City. The movement in earner,” he wrote. New York state’s minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Chicago called “Fight for 15” held protests on Aug. 1, and Catholics also have been involved in furthering a has encouraged others in the city and around America to just wage in America. “Msgr. John A. Ryan wrote one corporations like Wal-Mart, Target and McDonald’s, fight for living wages. of the first pieces on [state minimum wage law],” said can afford a wage hike, according to the National “God bless these people,” said Conti. “They’ve got Michael Naughton from the John A. Ryan Institute Employment Law Project. Two-thirds of those employing nothing to lose.” While she believes the federal minimum for Catholic Social Thought, part of the University of minimum wage workers are not mom-and-pop stores, wage should be increased, she also champions the workers St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. “There was a grave concern but large corporations with more than 100 employees. for dealing with the problem directly. for people to be able to achieve their needs with the wages Seventy-eight percent have been profitable every year for To her, raising low wages makes sense economically. that they make.” the past three years, and 63 percent of these companies “The more people you squeeze out of the middle class, Brian Engelland, an economics professor at are earning higher profits now than before the recession. the more no one has the money to buy your products. The Catholic University of America in Washington, fears Much of that money is benefiting the higher-ups. Good wages is a virtuous cycle; it fuels an economy that increasing the federal minimum wage may not be “If you look at the data of labor productivity until the that works.” beneficial to the overall economy: “It’s rough and inexact mid-1970s, wages went up with productivity,” said Clark. According to a poll by Rasmussen Reports, when it’s done on a national basis because there is such “Productivity increases now go to owners.” 61 percent of Americans favor raising the minimum a great difference between costs of living between, say, Still, debate on a higher minimum wage based on wage to $10.10, the amount the Fair Wage Bill of 2013 Mississippi and D.C. Fair wages should be done more on differing economic theories has prevented passage of any proposes. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., has introduced a regional basis.” measure to raise it. Clark told CNS that for many years the bill, which would change the tipped wage to $3 an However, he believes that local government as well as economists believed that raising the minimum wage would hour, gradually raise the minimum wage to $10.10 and employees, employers, consumers and investors should raise unemployment, “but then they started to empirically thereafter leave the future of minimum wage rate up to the actively promote and bargain for just wages that are test it and there’s no evidence that unemployment goes up. Department of Labor. The bill has not yet left committee. realistic for their individual companies. Now economists are split about 50/50.” Kali Radke, 31, works part time at $8.25 an hour, a “Because of the way we were created, we like to Naughton believes that a just wage is part of right dollar above the federal minimum wage, while going to work and we’ll work whether we’re paid or not,” he relationship between employees and employers. “The role school for nursing. While she had been living in a shelter, said. “Consequently, humans do not do a good job in of virtue should inform these wage relationships from a she and her 9-year-old daughter now live in Fort Meade, negotiations. We’ve got to tip the scales toward human scriptural, Catholic perspective,” he said. “Are there ways Md., in transitional housing at Sarah’s House, operated by dignity so that the individual worker doesn’t get the short I can dignify the work? How can you promote the growth Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. end of the stick.” of your co-worker versus seeing an employee as an eight- Because of the scarcity of full-time minimum wage “It wouldn’t be a bad idea” to have minimum wage hour unit?” jobs, many people she knows work multiple part-time laws legislated at a local level, “but the federal minimum Conti believes she was called to help people to support jobs to support themselves. Even then, it’s easy to be let should keep pace,” said Charlie Clark from St. John’s themselves. “I was raised in all of the traditions of go if something like a child’s sickness prevents them from University in the New York borough of Queens. Catholic social justice, not just charity, not just handouts coming into work. The majority of minimum wage employers, but real opportunities for people to better themselves.” †

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Events Calendar Benedictine Inn plans day trip to August 23-24 “Fall Festival,” food, rides, September 7 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for feast of Prince of Peace Parish games, Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Parish, “Community Festival” Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 3-11 p.m. 4217 N. Central Ave., St. Theodora Guérin on Oct. 3 Information: 317-244-9002. at Father Michael Shawe Indianapolis. “French The Benedictine Inn in Beech Grove Ferdinand, the monks of Saint Meinrad Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, Market,” noon-10 p.m., on the southeast side of Indianapolis is Archabbey in St. Meinrad and the 201 W. State St., Madison. August 30- French food, booths, children’s planning a day trip to Saint Mary-of- Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, September 2 activity area, entertainment. Sacred Heart Parish, the-Woods in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Huntington, Ind., in the Diocese of Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, Information: 317-283-5508. rides, games. Information: gymnasium, 558 Nebeker St., for the feast of St. Theodora Guérin Fort Wayne-South Bend. 812-265-4166. Clinton. “Spaghetti Dinner,” September 7-8 on Oct. 3. Proceeds from all of the planned trips 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: St. Michael Parish, St. Theordora Guérin was the will go toward renewing and beautifying August 24 765-832-8468. 145 St. Michael Blvd., founder of the Sisters of Providence of rooms at the Benedict Inn. Immaculate Heart of Mary Brookville. “Fall Fest,” pulled Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Canonized in The cost for the trip to Saint Mary- Parish, 5692 N. Central Ave., August 31 pork Sat. 4-8 p.m., family style October 2006, she is the first saint from of-the-Woods is $90. Registration and Indianapolis. 5K Run/Walk, Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, fried chicken dinner Indiana. Her feast day is Oct. 3. payment must be received by Sept. 23. 9 a.m., $15 pre-registration, Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., yard $50 pre-registration family of Mount St. Francis. Picnic, A bus will leave the For archdiocesan employees, this trip 11 a.m.-midnight, chicken sale, food, silent auction. Benedict Inn, 1402 Southern Ave. in qualifies for the Faith@Work program 4-6. “Fall Kick-Off Fest,” Information: 765-647-5462. food, music, games, movies, dinner, games, quilts. Beech Grove, at 8:30 a.m. to arrive in during the Year of Faith, which allows for $1 adults, under 21 free, Information: 812-923-8817. September 8 time for 11 a.m. Mass with the Sisters of reimbursement up to $100. 4-11 p.m. Information: September 1 St. Mary (Immaculate Providence. Lunch will follow, then the To register, send your name, address 317-257-2266. The Slovenian National Home, Conception) Parish, 512 N. group will embark on a guided tour of the and phone number to the Benedict Inn, picnic grounds, Perkins St., Rushville. grounds. The bus will arrive back at the 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove, IN St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. 1240 Yates Lane, Avon. “Fall Festival,” music, dance, Benedict Inn by 6 p.m. 46107, along with a check for $90 made Michigan Road, Indianapolis . Slovenian festival, Slovenian Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken The trip to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods out to “Benedict Inn” and a note that the St. Monica Feast Day sausage, traditional potica and dinner 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. is the first in a series of visits planned by payment is for the Saint Mary-of-the- Festival, Mass, 5:30 p.m., other food, music, Information: 765-932-2588. Archbishop Joseph Tobin the Benedict Inn to religious communities Woods day trip. $5 admission, children 16 in Indiana. Other upcoming destinations For questions or more information, presider, dress in attire from St. Augustine Parish, 315 E. and under free with adult. include the Sisters of St. Francis in contact the Benedict Inn at your country of origin, Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Information: 317-632-0619 or Oldenburg, the Sisters of St. Benedict in 317-788-7581. † food from around the world [email protected]. “Harvest Celebration,” following Mass, $1 per item, chicken dinner, baked goods, performances by St. John the Evangelist quilt raffle, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Irish Dancers and Chinelos, Parish, 9995 E. Base Road, Information: 812-282-2677. games. Information: Enochsburg. Parish festival, 317-253-2193 or parishoffice@ fried chicken and roast beef St. Pius V Parish, St. Vincent de Paul ‘Friends of the Poor’ stmonicaindy.org. dinners, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 330 Franklin St., Troy. Walk in Indianapolis is set for Sept. 28 Information: 812-934-2880. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., St. John the Evangelist “Fall Festival,” Church, 126 W. dinners, games. Information: The Indianapolis Council of the providing statistics about poverty, action September 2 812-547-7994. Georgia St., Indianapolis. St. Peter Parish, Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be ideas and prayers. The event will also Rosary procession, following 1207 East Road, Brookville. September 8-12 joining in the national organization’s be hosted by a disc jockey, weather 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and Labor Day Festival, St. Charles Borromeo Church, “Friends of the Poor” Walk to raise permitting. process through the streets 10 a.m.-7 p.m., country style 2224 E. 3rd St., Bloomington. awareness of poverty and funds for To register online as a participant, log of downtown Indianapolis. chicken dinner, Fathers of Mercy Eucharistic the organization. This non-competitive on to http:/IndySVdPWalk.org, where Information: faithful. 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., quilts, Mission, Mercy Father Louis walk (or run) of routes ranging from instructions and links to the national [email protected]. games. Dinner reservations Guardiola, presenter, 7 p.m. 1-3 miles will be held at Washington Park, site are available. Participants then begin Aug. 1. Information and presentation, International 3031 E. 30th St. in Indianapolis, across seek donations from individuals online August 24-25 reservations: 812-623-3670. St. Mary Parish Festival held at Vatican display, confessions from the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry via credit card, or they can bring their St. Mary’s School, and adoration available. on Sept. 28. Registration begins at 9 a.m., collected cash and checks on the day of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Information: 812-336-6846 or 4773 E. Morris Church St., and the event begins at 10 a.m. the event. Greensburg. “On Eagle’s [email protected]. Morris. Labor Day Picnic, All proceeds benefit the local Walk-up participants are welcome Wings,” 5K walk/run Sat. in chicken dinner, games, food, St. Vincent de Paul parish conferences on the day of the event, but are asked to memory of Steve and September 13-15 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: and council, which are operated entirely provide a minimum $25 donation. Denise Butz and Don and St. Lawrence Parish, 812-934-6218. by volunteers. For those who wish to donate but do Barb Horan, 8-11 a.m., Mass 4650 N. Shadeland Avenue, 4:30 p.m. Festival, Indianapolis. Fall festival, The funds will help supply healthy not know a walker, online credit card September 4 Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat. 3-11 p.m.; food choices for the 10,000 people served donations can be made by logging on to Sat. 5:30-11 p.m., Roncalli High School, Sun. 1-6 p.m., food, games, Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., food, 3300 Prague Road, weekly by the Indianapolis food pantry; http:/IndySVdPWalk.org then clicking on rides. Information: games, bake sale, music, Indianapolis. “Prayer bedding, clothing, furniture and appliances “Virtual Vicky.” 317-258-1761. Sun. fried chicken dinner and Pasta,” eucharistic given to eligible clients at the Indianapolis People interested in being a corporate 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. adoration and pasta dinner St. Vincent de Paul distribution center; sponsor for this event can contact Jennifer Information: 812-663-8427. for vocations, all high school Marriott Hotel, 7202 E. and food and items to serve the homeless at [email protected] or call students invited, no charge, 21st St., Indianapolis. Scecina of Indianapolis through the St. Vincent 317-643-1713. August 25 6-8 p.m., reservations due class of 1963, 50-year class St. Paul Parish, 9788 N. de Paul Beggars for the Poor ministry. For questions or more information, Aug. 29. Information: reunion. Information: Dearborn Road, Guilford. This year’s event includes e-mail [email protected] or 317-787-8277, ext. 257 or 317-888-9080 or dljawalsh@ Hot Breakfast Bar Buffet, informational stops along the way call 317-455-8009. † [email protected]. gmail.com. 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: September 14 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 812-623-2349. St. Gabriel Parish, 6000 W. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 34th St., Indianapolis. Youth Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, August 28 Ministry craft fair and garage Catholic, educational, The Stacked Pickle, sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: charitable and social singles, 910 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. 317-291-7014. Theology on Tap, 7 p.m. 50 and over, single, separated, Natalie Hoefer Photo by widowed or divorced. New Information: 317-592-4067 or St. Louis Parish, 13 St. Louis [email protected]. members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-370-1189. Pl., Batesville. Festival 2013, August 30 food, music, games, St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., 6-10:30 p.m. Information: 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Columbus, Theology on Tap, 812-934-3204. Ave Maria Guild, rummage “Rules vs. Relationship: Are sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. you Christ’s slave or friend?” St. Roch Parish, Family Life Information: 317-865-0910 or 6:30 p.m. socialize, 7:30 p.m. Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., [email protected]. presentation. Information: Indianapolis. Single Seniors 812-379-9353, ext. 241 or meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and Slovenian National Home, [email protected]. over. Information: 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. 317-784-4207. Polka Jam, family fun, September 6-8 food, music, 5 p.m.-close. St. Mary Parish, September 15 Information: 317-632-0619 or 212 Washington St., St. Maurice Parish, 1963 N. [email protected]. North Vernon. Parish festival, St. John St., Greensburg. rides, music, silent auction, Country breakfast, benefits August 30- dinners, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Father Dennis Moorman’s September 1 Sat. 9 a.m.-midnight, mission work with Maryknoll St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Missions, 8 a.m.-noon, free- Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Information: 812-346-3604. will donation. † Heart and Hands leaders Retreats and Programs Information: www.archindy.org/fatima. August 23-25 The leaders of Hearts and Hands of Indiana pose at a fundraiser for the organization at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, Primo Banquet Hall and Conference Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 3. Hearts and Hands is a August 23 St. Meinrad. The Letter to the Ephesians: Catholic-based, non-profit organization that helps families and individuals attain affordable, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, The Teaching of Paul for a New long-term home ownership within the area of Holy Trinity and St. Anthony parishes on the 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away Age, Benedictine Fr. Eugene Hensell, near west side of Indianapolis. The leaders are vice president Greg Daeger, left, John Wirtz, and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or Lanny Rossman, Jim Simmons, Steve Rasmussen and president Tom Egold. of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 Page 7 Benedictine sisters to bestow Angel of Grace awards at fundraiser

By Natalie Hoefer Part of her membership in these baby while the woman was incarcerated. Ministry, an outreach program at St. Joan elite groups is due to reporting on Middleton researched, to no avail. of Arc Parish. The ministry reaches out Throughout the Bible, three archangels Reach to Recovery, So she and her to those in need are listed by name: Gabriel, messenger a program operated husband cared within the parish of good news to Mary and Zechariah; by the American for the newborn and beyond. Michael, defender of heaven who cast the Cancer Society in until the woman “Our main focus devil into hell; and Raphael, the traveling which breast cancer was released is the [Officer companion of Tobias. survivors help and two years later. David S. Moore] For the last six years, the mentor current After her food pantry,” says Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of patients. release, the woman Shaefer. Grace Monastery in Beech Grove have From her stayed with the The food found three women who have heroically hospital bed Middletons, but pantry, which has served in the roles of messenger, defender two days after soon fell back into grown from a and companion, and recognized their undergoing a a drug-addicted parish closet to its service with an “Angel of Grace” award. Barbara Boyd mastectomy, Boyd Wendi Middleton lifestyle. Mary Anne Schaefer current location at This year’s recipients are former recorded a seven-minute news spot on “She got probation in Kentucky and the Community Court of Indianapolis, is Indianapolis WRTV 6 news anchorwoman her experience with breast cancer. She left the child with us,” Middleton says. open every other week for a total of eight Barbara Boyd for the “messenger” shared about how she detected a lump in “We did an open adoption. A few months hours. In that short span of time, the food Archangel Gabriel Award; Angel’s her breast after doing a self-examination, after our adoption, we came up with the pantry serves 150 families, says Schaefer. Wings, Inc. founder Wendi Middleton the surgery she underwent to remove her idea for Angel’s Wings. It’s named after “We also help with utilities, offer for the “defender” Archangel Michael right breast, and how Reach to Recovery our [adopted] daughter, Angel.” school assistance and just try to meet Award; and 20-year director of religious helped her and women like her. According to its website, people’s needs—and that’s you and education at St. Joan of Arc Parish in At a time when breast cancer was www.angelswingsinc.org, Angel’s Wings, me, because any of us can lose a job,” Indianapolis—and prodigious volunteer— talked about in hushed tones, this was Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer-run she says. Mary Anne Schaefer for the “companion” groundbreaking. organization “dedicated to promoting With God’s help, Schaefer also Archangel Raphael Award. The public response was tremendous. family preservation by providing started Women of Faith, an annual, These women will receive their award By sharing her story, Boyd opened alternative residential placement for interdenominational event for local at a fashion show and luncheon fundraiser the door to women with breast cancer, children of offenders, fostering mentor Christian women to share their love for honoring all women and benefiting allowing them to talk about their relationships with pregnant offenders, God. The event draws 350-400 women, women’s programs at the Benedict Inn in struggles openly. and assisting female ex-offenders says Schaefer. Beech Grove. The event will take place at She went on to do consumer reporting in the successful reintegration into She also created Daughters of Mary, Primo Banquet Hall in Indianapolis from and human interest stories. Boyd retired the community.” a group of women from St. Joan of Arc 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 28 (see below from WRTV 6 in 1994. The organization also hosts in-prison who meet monthly for prayer and provide for more details). Since that time, she has been baby showers and offers case management support to the food pantry and Women of Here are the stories of this year’s involved with Indy Creative Aging, the services to pregnant or recently delivered Faith ministries. messenger, defender and companion. March of Dimes, Indiana Children’s Wish incarcerated mothers. Her volunteer efforts always stem from Fund, Habitat for Humanity and other A mother of four and custodian of a a love for Christ, she says, and a belief in Archangel Gabriel Award winner organizations. niece and nephew, Middleton has cared looking “for the face of Jesus in all the Barbara Boyd Boyd’s life is reflective of her for several babies of incarcerated women. people you meet.” Barbara Boyd is known to many as signature news closer: “Have a great day. “The babies motivate me,” she More information about Indianapolis’ first black female television And stay on top of the world.” says with an affectionate tone. “They the Holy Family Ministry can journalist and news anchor. keep me going.” be found by logging on to But she is most famous as the woman Archangel Michael Award winner www.sjoa.org/church/sja-groups/. who raised awareness of breast cancer by Wendi Middleton Archangel Raphael Award winner being the first television personality to Wendi Middleton got “hooked on Mary Anne Schaefer (The event is at Primo Banquet Hall, report on her own struggle with the illness doing things for women in prison” as a St. Roch Parish member 2615 National Ave., in Indianapolis. as it occurred in 1972. volunteer in college. For 10 years, she Mary Anne Shaefer of Indianapolis does Tickets are $35 per individual or $245 After opening a Head Start program worked for Prison Fellowship Ministries, not speak of ministries “she” began, but for a table of eight. Fashions by The in 1965, Boyd switched to a career as a non-profit organization training rather of ministries “we” began—“we” Secret Ingredient will be modeled and a journalist with Indianapolis’ WRTV 6 volunteers to spread the Gospel and giving recognition to God’s role in available for purchase, with 10 percent of in 1969 at age 39—with no journalism minister to prisoners and their families. all she does. proceeds going toward the cause. Event background. In 1999, Martinsville resident For more than 20 years, Schaefer includes raffles for gift baskets and a She is now listed in the National Middleton was contacted by a volunteer has served as the director of religious week’s stay at a home on Lake Michigan. Association of Black Journalists Hall in Evansville, asking on behalf of a education at St. Joan of Arc Parish in For reservations or questions, contact of Fame and the Indiana Journalism pregnant prisoner if there was an agency Indianapolis. the Benedict Inn at 317-787-3287 or Hall of Fame. in Indianapolis that would care for the Schaefer also started Holy Family www.benedictinn.org.) † Faith isn’t ornamental, but it means making tough choices, Pope Francis says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Faith isn’t something Jesus was telling his disciples that loving and this sense that Jesus is a ‘sign of contradiction.’ ” decorative one adds to life, but is a commitment that serving God had to be the “basic criteria of life,” When Jesus told his disciples he had come to involves making choices that may require sacrifice, Pope Francis told thousands of people gathered under “set the world on fire,” the pope said, he was not Pope Francis said. the midday sun to pray with him. authorizing the use of force to spread the faith. Faith “is not decorating your life with a bit of “Following Jesus means renouncing evil, “Rather, it is the exact opposite: The true force of the religion as if life were a cake that you decorate with selfishness, and choosing goodness, truth and justice Christian is the force of truth and love, which means cream,” the pope said on Aug. 18 before praying the even when that requires sacrifice and renouncing our renouncing the use of violence. Angelus with visitors in St. Peter’s Square. own interests.” “Faith and violence are incompatible,” he said. Pope Francis’ Angelus address included an Living a truly Christian life can lead to division, At the same time, Pope Francis said, “faith explanation of a passage from the day’s Gospel reading even within families, the pope said. “But attention: and strength go together. The Christian is not from Luke in which Jesus tells his disciples: “Do you It’s not Jesus who divides. He sets out the criteria: violent, but is strong. And with what strength? think that I have come to establish peace on the Earth? Live for oneself or for God and others; ask to be That of meekness—the strength of meekness, the Pope Francis No, I tell you, but rather division” (Lk 12:51). served or serve; obey one’s ego or obey God—it is in strength of love.” †

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License #132144 License #130926 Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 pilgrimage continued from page 1 remains of Indiana’s first saint, sometimes Sean Gallagher Photos by kneeling before her casket, other times touching it with their hand. “It was overwhelming,” said first-year seminarian Nickolas McKinley. “It felt wonderful to be in the presence of a saint. The sense of her life and prayerfulness Seminarian Meril Sahayam prays during an came through.” Aug. 14 Mass at the Church of the Immaculate McKinley, a member of St. Christopher Conception. Sahayam is co-sponsored in Parish in Indianapolis, is a freshman at his priestly formation by the Archdiocese of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary Indianapolis and the Diocese of Palayamkottai, and Marian University, both in India. Indianapolis. The pilgrimage capped off the annual three-day archdiocesan seminarian convocation in which men in formation for the priesthood for the Church in central and southern Indiana spend time together, before going off to their seminaries for the upcoming academic year. Six years ago, transitional Deacon Daniel Bedel visited Saint Mary- of-the-Woods on a seminarian pilgrimage when he wasn’t too far ahead of where Seminarian James Brockmeier, left, transitional McKinley is at in his priestly formation. Deacon Benjamin Syberg and seminarian Now he is just months away from being Nickolas McKinley pray on Aug. 14 at the Shrine ordained a priest. As he drove a van of of St. Theodora Guérin. seminarians to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, he reflected on how this was his final seminarian pilgrimage. “Knowing that it’s the last one just makes the ordination for the priesthood coming up that much more real,” said Deacon Bedel. “It’s coming. You’ve got to be ready for it.” Part of that preparation for the priesthood is spending summers in archdiocesan parishes. Deacon Bedel, a member of St. John the Evangelist Providence Sister Jan Craven leads Parish in Enochsburg, ministered for archdiocesan seminarians on an Aug. 14 10 weeks at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish tour of the grounds of the motherhouse of in Indianapolis. the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of- “It was an incredible summer, one of the-Woods. the best summers I can ever remember having,” he said. “At the end of the summer, it didn’t feel that I had already been there for 10 weeks. It flew by. And so the thought that I had to leave the parish and go back to the seminary was hard. I really just wanted to stick around at the parish a lot longer.” With an image of St. Theodora Guérin serving as a backdrop, transitional Deacon Benjamin Syberg But spending time with his fellow proclaims the Gospel during an Aug. 14 Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception seminarians at the convocation was also on the motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in important for Deacon Bedel. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “It’s just a good chance to get to know the new guys and gives us a chance to He was excited to welcome eight new priestly formation. kind of bond,” he said. “That fraternity is seminarians, six of whom will receive During a Mass celebrated in the Church what we’re all about in seminary. And we priestly formation at Bishop Bruté of the Immaculate Conception, Father know that, for those who make it to the Seminary. The other two are enrolled at Augustein standing just a few feet away priesthood, that fraternity is going to just Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of from the mortal remains of St. Theodora get better as we’re priests.” Theology in St. Meinrad. reflected on striving for that sanctity. Spending time with his brother He also noted that nine of the “Being able to drive an hour and a seminarians was important for first-year archdiocese’s 11 deaneries are represented half from Indianapolis to a shrine of a seminarian Jeff Dufresne, a member of among the 27 seminarians. canonized saint here at Saint Mary-of- St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. “As far as I can tell, this is one of the the-Woods is a reminder that sanctity “You, of course, have mentors and most geographically diverse groups of and holiness is possible for us here in people that pray with you and talk with seminarians that we’ve had in quite some Indiana,” Father Augenstein said during you and discern with you and walk time,” Father Augenstein said. “It’s a his homily. “We don’t have to go far away with you outside of the seminary,” said sign that there is a culture of vocations to find it.” Dufresne. “But having brothers that that has been built up, not just in one or you get to pray in community with and two parishes or one or two deaneries, but (For more photos from the seminarian celebrate liturgy with—that fraternity has in families, in schools and in parishes pilgrimage, read this story online Archdiocesan vocations director been the biggest part.” throughout the archdiocese. It gives us at www.CriterionOnline.com. Father Eric Augustein, right, elevates the Accompanying the seminarians on the good hope for the future.” For more information about a Eucharist during an Aug. 14 Mass at the pilgrimage was Father Eric Augenstein, No matter where the seminarians come vocation to the priesthood in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. who began his ministry as archdiocesan from, Father Augenstein hopes that they Archdiocese of Indianapolis, log on to Seminarian Kyle Rodden, left, assisted vocations director earlier this year. all grow in holiness during their years of www.HearGodsCall.com.) † at the Mass. Canonization date for John Paul II, John XXIII to be known in September VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis will host a Asked to describe the two late popes, Pope Francis said agreed with the cardinal members of the Congregation meeting of cardinals on Sept. 30 to formally approve the Blessed John was “a bit of the ‘country priest,’ a priest for Saints’ Causes that the canonization of Blessed John canonization of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII. The who loves each of the faithful and should go forward even without date for the canonization will be announced at that time, knows how to care for them; he did a second miracle attributed to his said Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation this as a bishop and as a nuncio.” intercession. for Saints’ Causes. He was holy, patient, had a good Before declaring new saints, the The cardinal told Vatican Radio on Aug. 20 that only sense of humor and, especially by pope consults with cardinals around Pope Francis knows for sure the date he will proclaim the calling the Second Vatican Council, the world and calls a consistory—a two popes as saints, although he already implied that it is was a man of courage, Pope Francis gathering attended by any cardinal likely to be in 2014. said. “He was a man who let who wants and is able to attend— Speaking to reporters traveling with him from Brazil himself be guided by the Lord.” where those present voice their to Rome on July 28, Pope Francis said he had been As for Blessed John Paul, he told support for the pope’s decision. A considering Dec. 8, but the possibility of icy roads could the reporters on the plane, “I think date for a canonization liturgy is make it difficult for Polish pilgrims who would travel by Blessed John XXIII of him as ‘the great missionary of Blessed John Paul II announced formally only during or bus to Rome for the liturgy. the Church’ ” because he was “a immediately after the consistory. Another option, he said, would be on April 27, man who proclaimed the Gospel everywhere.” Except in the case of martyrdom, Vatican rules require which is the Sunday after Easter and the celebration of Pope Francis signed a decree recognizing the miracle one miracle for a candidate’s beatification and a second Divine Mercy Sunday, a celebration instituted worldwide needed for Blessed John Paul’s canonization on July 5; for his or her canonization as confirmations that the by Pope John Paul. the same day, the Vatican announced that the pope had candidate really is in heaven with God. † The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 Page 9 Providence sisters celebrate 50-year jubilees Eight Sisters of Providence recently celebrated their 50th jubilees at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. They include Sisters Jeremy Gallet, Elizabeth Koressel, Patricia McGlynn, Janice Ostrowski, Agnes Mary Raetz, Joanna Valentino, Denise Wilkinson and Barbara Ann Zeller. Sister Jeremy Gallet is a native of Chicago. She currently ministers as director of the office of worship for the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon. Sister Jeremy entered the congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from Mary Seat of Wisdom Parish in Park Ridge, Ill. She professed perpetual vows on Sept. 29, 1973. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in music education. She received a Sr. Jeremy Sr. Elizabeth Sr. Patricia Sr. Janice master’s degree in urban education from Indiana University Gallet, S.P. Koressel, S.P. McGlynn, S.P. Ostrowski, S.P. and a master’s degree theology from the University of Notre Dame. She received a doctorate in theology and the arts from the Jesuit School of Theology. In Indiana, Sister Jeremy ministered at Catholic schools in Fort Wayne and Jasper. Sister Jeremy also ministered in Illinois, Texas and California. Sister Elizabeth Koressel is a native of Elberfeld, Ind. She currently ministers as a pastoral associate at Precious Blood Parish in Jasper, Ind., in the Evansville Diocese. Sister Elizabeth, the former Sister Mary Andrew, entered the congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from Corpus Christi Sr. Agnes Mary Sr. Joanna Sr. Denise Sr. Barbara Ann Parish in Evansville. She professed perpetual vows on Raetz, S.P. Valentino, S.P. Wilkinson, S.P. Zeller, S.P. Aug. 15, 1971. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She Sister Agnes Mary Raetz is a native of Toledo, Ohio. She degree in counseling from St. Louis University. received a master’s degree in elementary education from currently ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Denise served as assistant dean of residence Ball State University and a master’s degree in pastoral Sister Agnes Mary entered the congregation on Sept. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 1974-75; dean of studies from Aquinas Institute of Theology. 12, 1963, from St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. She residence from 1975-79; vice president of students affairs In the archdiocese, she taught at the former professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1970. from 1982-89; director of the Office of Congregational Catholic Central in New Albany from 1977-79, and at At St. Mary-of-the-Woods, she ministered as secretary Advancement from 1996-2001; and as vicar, general officer former St. Mary School, also in New Albany, from 1979-86. of the Generalate staff from 1968-83; secretary in the from 2001-06. She also taught at Catholic schools in Evansville, and Office of Records from 1983-85; secretary to the general In Indianapolis, she was the congregation’s was a pastoral associate in Fort Wayne. secretary from 1985-86; staff member in the Office formation director from 1991-96, and a volunteer at its Sister Elizabeth also ministered in Illinois. of Record and Generalate staff from 1986-87; staff Hispanic Education Center from 1991-93. Sister Patricia McGlynn is a native of Chicago. She member of the Providence Phone Room; staff member, Sister Denise also ministered in Illinois, Missouri currently ministers as an educational records clerk at Central Business Office, from 1993-99; staff member in the and Massachusetts. Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove, Ill. Office of Congregational Advancement from 1999-2006; Sister Barbara Ann Zeller is a native of Evansville. She Sister Patricia, the former Sister Mary Philip, entered and as a staff member of the Residential Services staff currently ministers as president and chief executive officer the congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from Immaculate from 2006-07. of Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, Guerin Inc. and Conception Parish in Chicago. She professed perpetual Sister Agnes Mary also served as a clerical assistant in Meadows of Guerin Inc. in Georgetown, Ind. vows on Nov. 24, 1973. the Office of President and Student Affairs from 1987-89. Sister Barbara Ann, the former Sister Dorothy Jean, She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Sister Joanna Valentino is a native of Chicago. She entered the congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She currently ministers as the administrator for the Ministry of Corpus Christi Parish in Evansville. She professed received a master’s degree in elementary education from Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. perpetual vows on Sept. 15, 1974. Indiana University. Sister Joanna, the former Sister Marie Dominic, entered She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods In the archdiocese, she taught at Immaculate Heart of the congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from St. Angela Parish College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She Mary School in Indianapolis from 1976-82. in Chicago. She professed perpetual vows on Oct. 26, 1969. received a master’s degree in studies in aging from She also taught in Newburgh, Ind., and ministered She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College North Texas State University. in Illinois. with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a Sister Barbara Ann ministered as community director of Sister Janice Ostrowski is a native of Berwyn, Ill. She master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. retirement at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 1971-76; as currently ministers in library supervision at Guerin College In the archdiocese, Sister Joanna ministered as manager infirmary administrator in 1976; as director of gerontology Preparatory High School in River Grove, Ill. of Meadows of Guerin, Inc. in Georgetown from 2009-10, from 1978-81; as a consultant for conferences and Sister Janice, the former Sister Joachim, entered the and as a minister of care at Providence Health Care, Inc. at conventions from 1978-79; and as executive director, congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from St. Barbara Parish in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 2010-12. Maryvale from 1979-81. Chicago. She professed perpetual vows on Nov. 10, 1973. Sister Joanna also ministered in Illinois. In the archdiocese, she served as an administrative She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Sister Denise Wilkinson is a native of Chicago. She assistant with the office of Social Ministries from with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a currently ministers as general superior of the Sisters of 1976-78; as director of social services for elderly housing master’s degree in education from the National College of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. at Pfister Co. in Terre Haute from 1981-82; and as Education at National Louis University in Lisle, Ill. She Sister Denise, the former Sister Jessica, entered the administrator and chief executive officer at Providence received as associate’s degree in business management from congregation on Sept. 12, 1963, from St. Mary-of-the- Retirement Home in New Albany from 1982-94. Triton College. Woods Parish in Chicago. She professed perpetual vows on Sister Barbara Ann also served as a ministry consultant In the archdiocese, Sister Janice taught at the former Aug. 25, 1973. to the Sisters of Providence from 1994-95, and as director Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village School from 1967-68. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College of Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries from 1995-2006. Sister Janice also ministered in Illinois. with a bachelor’s degree in English. She received a master’s She also taught in Jasper, Ind. † Pope says Mary is always near, helping the Church face its trials VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Mary, the mother of Jesus and “She has, of course, already entered, once and for all, his children have life in abundance. God wants us all with mother of the Church, already is in glory in heaven, but she into heavenly glory,” the pope said. “But this does not him, in his house.” is always with the Church and helps it face the trials of the mean that she is distant or detached from us. Rather, Mary Pope Francis also reminded people that Aug. 15 was devil, Pope Francis said. accompanies us, struggles with us, sustains Christians in the 25th anniversary of the day Blessed John Paul II While the Church is blessed and holy, on Earth it their fight against the forces of evil.” signed his apostolic letter on women in the Church and continues to live through “the trials and challenges which the Pope Francis told the crowd that praying the rosary and society, “Mulieris Dignitatem” (“On the Dignity and conflict between God and the evil one, the perennial enemy, meditating on the events of suffering and joy in the life of Vocation of Women.”) brings,” the pope said in his homily Mary and Jesus can give them the strength they need to As he had told reporters on July 28 on the on Aug. 15 at a Mass for the feast of continue “the battle against the evil one and his accomplices. flight back to Rome from Brazil, Pope Francis said the Assumption of Mary. “Do you pray the rosary every day?” he asked. The crowd Blessed John Paul’s teaching “deserves to be taken up again The pope celebrated the Mass in shouted, “Yes,” and he said, “Really?” and developed further.” the main square of Castel Gandolfo, a The pope encouraged people to pray with Mary and to By meditating on the women in the Bible, “condensed in small town in the hills about 13 miles trust her as “our mother, our representative, our sister, the Mary,” he prayed, “may all women find themselves and the south of Rome where previous popes first believer to arrive in heaven.” fullness of their vocations.” have spent the summer months. An He said the Magnificat—Mary’s response to her And, he added, may all in the Church recognize the estimated 12,000 were gathered in kinswoman Elizabeth: “My soul proclaims the greatness of “great, important role of women.” the square and down the main street the Lord ...” from the Gospel of Luke 1:46-55—is a song of The pope began his daylong visit to Castel Gandolfo by for the Mass. hope, a song sung by “many saints,” including “moms, dads, stopping to spend time with a group of cloistered Poor Clare Commenting on the Mass grandmothers and grandfathers, missionaries, priests, sisters, nuns, whom he had visited on July 14, the last time he spent Pope Francis readings, Pope Francis said the young people, even children, who have faced the struggle a day at the papal villa. passage from the 11th chapter of the Book of Revelation— of life” with the firm hope of the victory of the resurrection, After praying the Angelus, he went to the describing a woman in labor and a dragon waiting to devour “the victory of love. Barberini Palace in the garden of the papal villas. The the newborn child—represents the Church “glorious and “Where there is the cross, there is hope,” he said. palace is the summer residence of the Vatican secretary triumphant and yet, on the other hand, still in travail.” Praying the Angelus after Mass, Pope Francis said Mary’s of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. He hosted a luncheon But as the followers of Jesus continue to face temptation glory began with her saying “yes” to God’s plan. for Pope Francis, which marked both the feast of the and problems, Mary remains at their side, just as she “Every ‘yes’ to God is a step toward heaven, toward Assumption and the feast of St. Tarcisius, the cardinal’s remained with the Apostles during her earthly life. eternal life,” he said. “This is what the Lord wants: that all name day. † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 House parent retires after 24 years and 400 babies By Natalie Hoefer Those life skills were often quite basic. honest approach. “We had one little girl from Wisconsin “I told the girls, ‘I’m religious. I won’t It was a spring day in 1989 when who came from a successful family,” push it, but if you ask me I’ll tell you.’ Melinda Spalding walked to Mass at Spalding recalls. “She didn’t know how “We all ate dinner together like a family, Submitted photo Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in to cook, and she said she wanted to learn. and I never hid my prayer [before the New Albany. She was restless. She didn’t even know how to make Jell-O! meal],” says Spalding. “Some would say “I was blessed with a wonderful So we started there, and then worked up to ‘I don’t believe in God’ or ‘I never went to husband and children,” Spalding recalls, boxed things like cakes and meals.” church.’ I’d suggest, ‘Why don’t you say “but I wanted to be more well-rounded. I Of all her duties, Spalding says, thank you for just one thing?’ And soon didn’t want an office job—I have too much listening was the most important—and the they were praying!” energy to sit all day. As I walked to church, most powerful. Given the nature of the girls’ situations I thought, ‘I have just got to find something “[The girls] would always talk to me. and backgrounds, Spalding had to rely for me.’ ” I never was judgmental. I would listen to strongly on her faith at times. That very day in the parish bulletin, them and guide them.” “This one girl came. She’d been on Spalding saw an announcement seeking a Owens attests to Spalding’s skill the street, this was her fourth child, she house parent at the new St. Elizabeth Home as a listener. did drugs. for crisis pregnancies in New Albany, later “Melinda was known to sit up all night “One day she said, ‘I’ve got to leave.’ After serving as a house parent for renamed St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities. talking to a scared or upset resident. She I told her to just stick it out one more day, 24 years at St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities’ Now, 24 years and more than 400 connected to the residents on a level give us one more chance. She had someone crisis pregnancy center in New Albany, babies later, Spalding has retired from that made them comfortable, and they pick her up anyway,” Spalding recounts. Melinda Spalding retired on May 31 to enjoy her job as a house parent at the home for respected her. “Then I got a call that my brother died. more time at home. pregnant teenagers. “And Melinda was always very When I came back [to work], they told me But for Spalding, being a house parent happy and could make anyone smile,” this girl had gotten back on drugs and lost We’ll miss her.” “was never a job. It was a calling.” Owens adds. her life and the life of her baby. That was While Spalding intends to volunteer at Katie Owens, her supervisor for the last Mark Casper, agency director for the hardest day of my whole life,” Spalding St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities when the five years, describes Spalding’s role. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, refers to admits, the hurt still obvious in her voice. weather is colder, she plans to spend her “She helped manage the home and made Spalding as “the happy mother most of But there are many positive stories, too. retirement being outdoors and active at the sure the girls had what they needed and these girls never had.” “The little girl that couldn’t cook, farm she and her husband, Donald, dubbed got what they needed to ensure a healthy Spalding, a mother of three grown she went to school, had her baby, and “Little Rock Ranch” in Ramsey. pregnancy and baby. She helped them children and grandmother of eight with now she’s studying to become a doctor,” “I like doing stuff—growing learn independent living skills and how another on the way, says she knows that says Spalding with a bit of house parent vegetables, planting herbs, raising organic to care for a child. She encouraged them “when you push a young person, they’ll pride. “She calls every Mother’s Day, chickens, landscaping and especially to live a healthier life for themselves and go the opposite way.” So when it came to she sends flowers, she calls on birthdays horseback riding.” their children.” her Catholic faith, she took a delicate but and holidays.” She also hopes to hit the highway with Looking back on Spalding’s time at her husband and their horses to ride in St. Elizabeth Home, which merged with different states. Illinois, Tennessee and ‘Melinda was known to sit up all night talking to a scared or upset Catholic Charities in New Albany to Wyoming top the list. resident. She connected to the residents on a level that made them become St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Of her 24 years as a house parent, in 2003, Casper says Spalding was a Spalding says she feels blessed. comfortable, and they respected her. … And Melinda was always foundation of the establishment. “Every day, I prayed on the way [to very happy and could make anyone smile.’ “She saw it from a staff of two or work] for God to give me the energy to three people with not so many policies and help these girls and touch just one person’s —Katie Owens, a supervisor at St. Elizabeth procedures and regulations. Now there is a life. Between day one and the day I retired, Catholic Charities’ crisis pregnancy center in New Albany staff of 30 and seven buildings—they built there were over 400 babies born. So I did the buildings around her! touch a lot of people’s lives. “She bridges the gap to the early days. “I did my calling.” † SECURITY + CONTROL

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Pope Francis says, “it falls prey to fickle Wiechec CNS file photo/Nancy Phelan emotions and cannot stand the test of time” (#27). Faith is tied to love because (The following is the third in a series of five love brings enlightenment. Love and truth articles looking at Pope Francis’ recently are inseparable. Every man and woman released encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” “The discovers love as a source of knowledge, Light of Faith.”) the pope says. In a section about the dialogue By John F. Fink between faith and reason, the pope says that Christian faith proclaims the Chapter 2 of Pope Francis’s encyclical truth of God’s total love and opens “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”) us to the power of that love. When acknowledges the crisis of truth in our the first Christians began to proclaim age. We must, he says, remember the bond that message, they encountered the between faith and truth. “Faith without truth,” philosophical culture of the Greek world. he says, “does not save, it does not provide a The ensuing interaction between faith and sure footing” (#24). reason has continued down the centuries “We need knowledge, we need truth, because without these we cannot stand firm, we cannot move Yet, he says, our culture tends to consider to our own times. forward,” says the encyclical “Lumen Fidei” (“The Light of Faith”) from Pope Francis. Pictured is technology, what makes life easier, to be He uses the life of St. Augustine as an Father Moses Kago preaching at his boyhood parish, St. Joseph Church, in Mutunguru, Kenya. the only truth. Or, example of reason being integrated into at the other end of the horizon of faith. horizons of reason to shed greater light on The pope ends Chapter 2 with a note the scale, we allow “The light of love proper to faith can the world which discloses itself to scientific about the relationship between faith and for subjective truths illumine the questions of our own time investigation” (#34). theology. Theology is impossible without of the individual, about truth,” the encyclical says (#34). If The light of faith in Jesus can also faith, he says, because it seeks an ever valid only for that truth is a truth of love, it says, it cannot be illumine the path of all those who seek deeper understanding of God’s self- individual. This, of reduced to validity only for an individual God, no matter what their religion, disclosure that ends in Christ. As the great course, “is relativism, (relativism). “It can be set free from its Pope Francis says. Religious men and medieval theologians taught, theology as a in which the question enclosure in individuals and become part women can see signs of God in their science of faith is a participation in God’s of universal truth— of the common good” (#34). daily lives, in the cycle of seasons, in the own knowledge of himself, he says. and ultimately this The same paragraph says, “One who fruitfulness of the Earth, in the movement Theology, he says, must serve the faith means the question believes may not be presumptuous; on of the cosmos. He can be found by anyone of Christians by protecting and deepening Pope Francis of God—is no longer the contrary, truth leads to humility, since who seeks him with a sincere heart, the everyone’s faith, especially ordinary relevant” (#25). believers know that, rather than ourselves pope says. believers. The magisterium of the pope and So how can Christian faith serve the possessing truth, it is truth which Even those people who are not the bishops in communion with him, he common good by providing the right way of embraces and possesses us” (#34). believers, but who continue to seek, says, “provides the certainty of attaining to understanding faith? Pope Francis devotes Science can benefit from faith, the can find the path to faith even without the word of Christ in all its integrity” (#36). 17 paragraphs to answer that question. Most pope says, because faith encourages the knowing it, the pope says, as long as they if not all of them may have been written by scientist to remain open to reality. “By are sincerely open to love. Anyone who is (John F. Fink is editor emeritus of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. stimulating wonder before the profound doing good to others is already drawing The Criterion, newspaper of the We must, Pope Francis says, first reflect on mystery of creation, faith broadens the near to God, he says. Archdiocese of Indianapolis.) †

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The Indiana Choice Scholarship (voucher) program allows a student to receive up (SGO), that can lead to Indiana school vouchers after one We will honor three extraordinary people this year. to $4,700 in benefits per year for grades Kindergarten through grade 8 and even more in high school. year for families who qualify. All scholarship donations can be Most of the tickets for this great event are given as rewards for Adapted from Educational CHOICE Charitable Trust designated to individual schools. major giving ($1,000 and over). Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Consider This/Stephen Kent Year of Faith: The sacrament of matrimony Where did shame The seventh sacrament is matrimony, the is the author of marriage. In Genesis, we That is why the Church insists that a only sacrament that can’t be administered read that, in marriage, “a man leaves his marriage covenant—between a baptized and contrition go? by a bishop or priest. The man and woman father and his mother and cleaves to his man and a baptized woman, both free to mutually confer this wife, and they become one flesh” (Gn 2:24). contract in marriage, who freely express Another luminary from the rich sacrament on each Jesus confirmed that when he said that their consent—cannot be dissolved once the and famous crowd has entered the other. The priest or husband and wife “are no longer two, but one marriage has been consummated through Hall of Shame. deacon accepts the flesh” (Mt 19:6). sexual intercourse. The consent of the After a rash consent of the couple This means that these two people are a marriage partners to give and receive each of behaviorally on behalf of the single organism. As C.S. Lewis wrote in Mere other is a bond sealed by God himself, and it challenged politicians, Church. Christianity, “The inventor of the human cannot be broken. the Hall welcomed It’s impossible to machine was telling us that its two halves, Needless to say, our modern society a major league pretend that marriage is the male and the female, were made to be doesn’t accept God’s plan for marriage. baseball player. a thriving institution in combined together in pairs, not simply on the “Being in love” seems to be the only reason New York the United States. The numbers of couples sexual level, but totally combined.” for getting married or remaining married, Yankees who live together without marriage, the Catholics believe that Jesus raised the and that leaves no room for marriage as a third baseman divorce rate, and the numbers of children human institution of marriage to the dignity covenant or a permanent bond. Alex Rodriguez, who had not played in born outside of marriage continue to of one of the seven sacraments by his Marriage is indeed part of God’s plan, not the current season because of various skyrocket. The concept of “marriage” presence at the wedding at Cana. only a social construct. As the Catechism of aches and pains, was suspended for between two people of the same sex is When they marry, husbands and wives the Catholic Church says, “The vocation to 211 games—effectively out through the gaining ever wider acceptance. establish a matrimonial covenant that by its marriage is written in the very nature of man 2014 season. His 10-year contract with the If we can do little more than bemoan very nature is ordered toward the good of the and woman as they came from the hand of Yankees is worth $275 million. these facts, we can at least present a spouses as well as toward the procreation and the Creator” (#1603). Baseball officials said in a statement positive picture of marriage in God’s plan education of their children—what the Church Despite what modern society might teach, that Rodriguez, also known as A-Rod, because we are convinced that it offers men considers to be the two major purposes of this is the meaning of marriage in God’s plan. was disciplined for use and possession and women the best chance at happiness in marriage. Try as it might, secular society Cohabitation, unwed parenthood, or any other of numerous forms of prohibited their lives. can find nothing else that better serves those modern substitute for marriage simply can’t performance-enhancing substances “over The Church teaches us that God himself purposes. match God’s plan. † the course of multiple years,” and “for attempting to cover up his violations.” Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes One might think such public embarrassment and humiliation would Reality can be so real—or sometimes not drive the miscreant to the darkest caves of anonymity. Not so. Don’t you just love reality TV shows? I worldwide quest to solve inconsequential The bear man sells the truffles for a hefty Just before the suspension, Rodriguez mean, they’re just so—well—real! puzzles is dubious, this show is more price, which is the only income we’ve seen said in an interview, “I want to be a role In some of them, we endure the reality entertaining than some because of its settings. produced so far on this show. model, continue to be a role model— of surviving in a It’s possible to enjoy it simply as a kind of Now, for most of us, reality means especially to my girls.” remote and potentially travelogue, a vicarious visit to other lands something quite different than these Hours after his suspension was dangerous location. and cultures. examples. Sometimes it’s just ordinary announced, Rodriguez appeared in the This might be a desert There are varieties of dating shows schlepping through life—the job, the family, locker room and suited up for that night’s island or a jungle involving bachelors, supposed marriage the kids, the neighborhood. It can be pleasant game. It seems the immediate appeal of or somewhere like choices and other subjects designed to be kind and satisfying, or boring and unfulfilling. his sentence will allow him to play until that. It’s usually hot of sexy. The people involved are all good- For others, reality is harsher. It can include the appeal is decided, not before the and sweaty, and the looking, rich or both, and the surroundings chronic illness, poverty or abuse. It may season ends. participants are all and clothing are chic and romantic. mean an entire lifetime of helplessness, not “Well, how about that!” as Mel Allen, wearing as little as possible, at the same On the opposite end of reality, we have to mention hopelessness. It may result from longtime voice of the Yankees, would say. time looking rather fetching. what I call the “good old boy” shows. They’re natural disaster or criminal behavior. How about that, proclaiming yourself to These people deal with big snakes and becoming wildly popular and numerous, now So, what do we make of such unrealistic be a role model and lacing up the spikes other enemies, but the worst opponents including “Tickle” and “Duck Dynasty,” “reality” shows? Well, I think they as if nothing happened after being called a they face are often the other survivors which is really a big commercial for duck actually serve a purpose beyond mindless liar and a cheat. on the show. The “tribes” to which they hunting calls. They usually feature guys with entertainment, if you can call it entertainment. We have disgraced politicians running belong may or may not be helpful because long, scraggly beards. That is, they give us a glimpse of how others for office, albeit lesser offices than the the motivations of the members don’t One of the latest of these offerings is live or let us fantasize about living a totally ones they occupied at the time when always include the common good. Talk set in a place which is closer to home for different reality. they were caught in misdeeds. One is a about survival. us Hoosiers. In fact, it’s in Owen County, They can show us possibilities, or allow candidate for mayor of New York City, Consideration of the common good is Indiana, and is called “Porter Ridge” after the us to feel superior for a change, or give us who electronically sent obscene photos of also an important ingredient of another central character. It concerns a junkyard out insights we might not have otherwise. They himself to several women, resigned from reality show about competing in a “great in the boondocks staffed by a collection of can help us realize the variety of God’s Congress as a result, and continued to do race” around the world. Couples, related by locals with nicknames like “Dirty” somebody. wondrous creation and be grateful for God’s the same thing after the resignation. Then blood, marriage or shared interests, follow One neighbor is called the “bear man” loving protection. Now, that’s what’s real. † we have the call girl-challenged former clues and gain points as they continue because—guess what—he owns several governor of New York state now running the journey. Every so often, a couple is bears. He uses one of them to sniff out truffles (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the for New York City comptroller. The eliminated, and the tension mounts. in his Indiana woods. Truffles in Indiana! Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular former governor of South Carolina, who While the reality of being sent on a Bears who can sniff out truffles? Who knew? columnist for The Criterion.) † was not hiking the Appalachian Trail as he said while he was trysting with a paramour Emmaus Walk/Debra Tomaselli in South America, won a seat in Congress. Whatever happened to shame? How Somewhere, over the rainbow … we will see … did disdain for disgraceful conduct morph into admiration? Shame used to result I love writing. The art of writing has “shop” in their pantry and load her car with a 6-year-old good Samaritan. I’d interviewed in embarrassment and humiliation. Now taken me to places I never would have been free groceries. him and his dad, Mike. Didn’t Mike say he it gets you on the cover of supermarket and given me glimpses into the heart of “Some weeks I have to decide between owned an auto repair shop? checkout stand magazines and television God in ways I might never have seen. buying medicine for my daughter or groceries Once again, there was miraculous talk shows. Like the time Catholic Charities asked for the family,” she told me. provision. Forgiveness once came only after an me to write a story about the Brown family. That was an unforgettable quote. I had to Not only did Mike own a garage, but it admission of a transgression, contrition for The family, whose help, but how? bordered the Brown’s neighborhood. the wrongdoing and a firm purpose not to 17-year-old daughter, Well, I had written an article about the I phoned Mike, who listened to my plea. do it again. Ashley, was suffering president of a local bank. I contacted him and “I’ll have to charge for the repairs,” Admission now comes under the from lupus, sought we set up a trust fund so readers could donate he cautioned. bright lights of television, often with the financial assistance. money to the family. However, after meeting the family, Mike “good wife” standing nearby. Some say Ashley’s life I enlisted the help of fellow parishioners offered to maintain their vehicle, free of it resembles a Greek tragedy. But these consisted of who prepared meals for the family, mowed charge, indefinitely. flawed politicians and baseball players endless visits to their yard and raised funds. When her parents Last I heard, the Browns returned to Ohio. lack one element: In a Greek tragedy, the rheumatologists, hoped Ashley could have a memorable Ashley’s condition remained stable. Before protagonist recognizes his flaw. pulmonary specialists, cardiologists and Christmas, others purchased presents, roasted they left, we gathered and recalled the series Recent events bring to mind lyrics from internists. Unlike most teens, she walked turkeys, baked pies and strung lights. of events and the string of helpers that entered “Ain’t That a Shame” by Fats Domino. with a walker and breathed with an All along, we were experiencing their lives during those days, delivering a The refrain: oxygen tank. Besides the emotional drain, something divine. strong message of God’s unending love and “Ain’t that a shame deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket One day, Trish phoned. Their only vehicle, provision. My tears fell like rain expenses strained the family resources. an aged Chevy, was disabled, leaving her Summing it up, Ashley said, “I’ve learned Ain’t that a shame.” Additionally, her dad was laid off, and husband with no way to work. I wasn’t sure that when it rains, there’s always a rainbow In the old days, as in the song, there finding suitable employment required an how to help, although it seemed to calm her … there’s a silver lining in every cloud.” was recognition, naming it and tearful out-of-state move which depleted their just to talk about it. Rest assured God is doing the same for consequences. But today, their contrition savings and detached them from friends After I hung up, I struggled, knowing we you and for me. He knows our yesterdays, our feels like the fourth line of the song: and family. couldn’t afford to fix their vehicle. Fellow todays and our tomorrows. He is orchestrating “You’re the one to blame.” They were down and out. parishioners had already given so much, and all things for the good of those who love him. Ashley’s mom, Trish, was quick to I’d tapped all my resources. (Stephen Kent is the retired editor of express gratitude when Catholic Charities We had nothing to offer—or so it (Debra Tomaselli writes from Altamonte archdiocesan newspapers in Omaha paid their rent. She was overwhelmed seemed—until later that day when I was Springs, Florida. She can be reached at and Seattle. He can be contacted at: when, unexpectedly, they invited her to pondering my upcoming article, a story about [email protected].) † [email protected].) † The Criterion Friday, August 23, 2013 Page 13

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, August 26 Friday, August 30 Sunday Readings 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Psalm 149:1-6, 9 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 10-12 Sunday August 25, 2013 Matthew 23:13-22 Matthew 25:1-13 had encouraged the people in the past, the • Isaiah 66:18-21 author of Hebrews assured his first readers • Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 that God would protect them and, after all Tuesday, August 27 Saturday, August 31 • Luke 13:22-30 their trials, would lead them to life eternal. St. Monica 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11 St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes the last 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Psalm 98:1, 7-9 The Book of Isaiah provides the first reading. It is a somber reading, indeed a Psalm 139:1-3, 4-6 Matthew 25:14-30 reading for this weekend. Isaiah is a warning. Life is eternal. God lives and fascinating book of Scripture. It covers a reigns in an eternal kingdom. Jesus has the Matthew 23:23-26 long period of Hebrew key to the gate. Sunday, September 1 history. Its early But entry into the kingdom is possible Wednesday, August 28 Twenty-second Sunday in chapters deal with only for those who make themselves St. Augustine, bishop and Ordinary Time events and conditions worthy by their own fidelity to God and to doctor of the Church Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 in the southern Hebrew his law. 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 Psalm 68:4-7, 10-11 kingdom of Judah before the kingdom’s Reflection Psalm 139:7-12 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a conquest by the mighty For several weeks, the Church, either Matthew 23:27-32 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Babylonian army. directly or indirectly, has taught us in the Then, as the book weekend readings at Mass that earthly life Thursday, August 29 progresses, it tells is not the only experience of living for The Passion of St. John of the plight of the Hebrews taken to humans. Earthly life is not eternal. Babylon, the imperial capital, where they Eternity is forever, and it is real, the Baptist and their descendants languished for either in the kingdom of heaven, or in 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 four generations. the everlasting regret and pain of hell. If Psalm 90:3-4, 12-14, 17 At last, the Hebrews were allowed to nothing else, hell is a place of grief where Mark 6:17-29 return, but the homeland that they found opportunities for eternal joy were spurned was hardly a “land flowing with milk and or rejected by voluntary sin. honey.” It was sterile, lifeless and bleak. God offers us every opportunity, and It must have been difficult not to succumb every aid, in our way to reach heaven. to cynicism or outright rejection of God. He gave us Jesus as our Redeemer and Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle Did God lead them to this awful place companion as we move toward heaven. after all that they have experienced in One with God the Father, Jesus forgives Babylon? Was this God’s confirmation of us, strengthens us, guides us, restores us, While Church rules can change, its the Covenant? and finally places us at the banquet table This same dreary situation pertains of heaven. teachings are not subject to polls to the words of the book proclaimed on Still, all this being the case, humans I appreciate your kind and well- Since you indicate that yours was a this weekend. Unceasingly and without can ignore or outright turn away from Q considered answers to the many loving and committed marriage for more any doubt, however, the prophet calls the God’s love, so lavishly given in Jesus. questions you receive than 30 years, it is unlikely that any of people to reaffirm their devotion to God. This is critical. Humans create their about the Catholic these impediments was present from the God will rescue them and care for them. own destiny. They decide, individually, to faith. Yet still there are start—but there have been cases where For its second reading, the Church on accept God and his assisting grace. The many times I simply the marriage endured for many years even this weekend presents a reading from the choice belongs to them. cannot agree with though there was a fundamental flaw from Epistle to the Hebrews. In the late part of Basically, the decision to be, or not to the teachings of the the beginning. the First Century A.D., when this epistle be, a disciple is the choice of submitting Church—such as when, It is important to note that an annulment was likely composed, the plight of the Jews to God and accepting his grace or of recently, you advised does not deny that a real relationship did was not good. In fact, in 70 A.D., the Jews putting self above everything. divorced and remarried exist, nor does it assert that the marriage rose up against the Romans, and they paid The prophets and the Gospel warn us. couples to see whether was entered into with ill will or moral fault. a dreadful price for their rebellion. The Church warns us, but the message is the Church might be Church law specifically states that children Things were as bad as they were in filled with promise and security. God will able to annul their previous marriage. born of a marriage declared sacramentally the days of the last part of Isaiah, from assist us through Jesus and will give us I was in a loving and committed null are still considered legitimate. which came the reading heard earlier eternal life if we simply and realistically marriage for more than 30 years, but we An annulment leaves the parties free to this weekend. acknowledge our need for divine help and finally divorced because of irreconcilable enter a new marriage in the Church—or to Nevertheless, as the prophets so often guidance, and if we truly love God. † differences. I would never think of have their present marriage “blessed” by invalidating that true marriage by having it the Church—as well as to participate fully annulled. My question, though, is broader in sacramental life. Sometimes an added My Journey to God than that. If individual Catholics, or groups benefit is that the annulment process, while of the faithful, disagree with Catholic it may revive some painful memories, teachings or rules, how do we make that can also ultimately heal wounds and I light a little candle known—and how can we actually have bring closure. Little Mystery And lift a little prayer any influence at all? All decisions in the As to your larger question—how to exert For the growing Little Mystery Church seem to come from the top down. greater lay influence on the “teaching and By Linda Abner Now hidden in your care. (Hudson, Wis.) rules” of the Church—I would not discount the effect of personal pleas to bishops, I ask for your protection: First, on the matter of annulments, the letters to Catholic newspapers and the Make him healthy; make her whole, ACatholic Church grants an annulment influence of diocesan lay councils. While Let your guardian angels gather when it is able to show that, from the very the Church cannot practice “magisterium And surround her little soul. beginning of a marriage, it lacked at least by Gallup,” since much of its fundamental CNS photo by Paul Haring Paul CNS photo by one of the elements necessary to make the “teaching” is dictated by revealed truth He is already treasured; relationship a true, genuine and binding and natural law, the “rules” can sometimes She is our heart’s delight sacramental marriage. change. And even though the Church’s Even though she grows in silence Some common grounds include an policies and practices are indeed decided Now sheltered from our sight. intention from the start to exclude children; finally by bishops and other ordained lack from the beginning of a permanent Church leaders, it is hard for them to ignore I ask your blessing, Father, commitment to the marriage or lack of what they are hearing “at home.” On her mother; on his dad, an exclusive one; marriages marked by John Eudes Give them peace, and make them strong serious emotional, physical or substance (QuestionsJohn may Eudes be sent to Father Kenneth For this new calling to be had. abuse; fraud or deceit in eliciting consent Doyle at [email protected] and to marriage; serious mental illness. 40 Hopewell St., Albany, NY 12208.) † August1601-1680 19 Crosiers A calling blessed with sweetness, August 19 Crosiers The unknown, touched with fear; For 20For years, 20 years, this Oratorian this Oratorian priest preached priest preached the basics the of basics the faith Let the questions be surrendered For 20 years, this Oratorian priest preached the basics of the faith To the grace that’s ever near. to unschooledof the faith Catholics to unschooled across northern Catholics France, across distinguishing northern himselfFrance,to unschooled especially distinguishing by Catholics serving himselfthe across sick northern duringespecially epidemics France, by serving distinguishing of the himself especially by serving the sick during epidemics of Though the task is daunting the plague.sick during But in epidemics 1643 he left of the the French plague. Oratory But in and 1643 with he left the plague. But in 1643 he left the French Oratory and with From infancy, til grown, John Eudes companionsthe French founded Oratory a new and congregation with companions of priests founded whose acharism new was thecongregationcompanions training of founded priests.of priests Thea new whose Congregation congregation charism ofwas of Jesus priests the and training whose Mary, charism of Help them to remember 1601-1680 also calledpriests.was the Eudists, Thetraining Congregation was of reconstitutedpriests. The of Jesus Congregationafter and the FrenchMary, of Jesusalso Revolution calledand Mary, They do not walk alone. August 19 Crosiers Linda Abner is a member of Eudists,also called was Eudists, reconstituted was reconstituted after the Frenchafter the Revolution French Revolution Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in and today specializes in secondary education. John, devout from childhood,andand today helped specializesspecializes spread devotion in in secondary secondary to the education. Sacrededucation. Heart John, John, and devout was from Indianapolis and wrote this poem I light a littleFor candle, 20 years, Lord this Oratorian priest preached the basics of the faith the firstdevoutchildhood, to call from for helped childhood,an official spread helped devotionfeast day. spread to He the also devotion Sacred organized Heart to the anand order was about her unborn grandchild. Its flame glowsto unschooled bright as Catholics day. across northern France,John distinguishing Eudes of nunsSacredthe to first care Heart to for call formerand for wasan prostitutes. official the first feast toHe call wasday. for canonized He analso official organized in 1925. feast an order Volunteer Gail Martin holds Please keephimself your hand especially upon by serving the sick during epidemics of Your Little Mystery on the way. 1601-1680 day.of nuns He toalso care organized for former an prostitutes. order of nuns He was to carecanonized for former in 1925. Mackenzie, 4 months old, at the the plague. But in 1643 he left the French Oratory and with prostitutes. He was canonized in 1925. Paul Stefan Home for Unwed August 19 companions founded a new congregation of priests whose charism Saints Mothers in Orange County, Va. was the training of priests. The Congregation of Jesus and Mary, Saints © 2013 Catholic News Service also called Eudists, was reconstituted after the French Revolution © 2013 Catholic News Service and today specializes in secondary education. John, devout from childhood, helped spread devotion to the Sacred Heart and was the first to call for an official feast day. He also organized an order of nuns to care for former prostitutes. He was canonized in 1925.

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KELLY, Timothy B., 51, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Aug. 4. Husband of Margaret Kelly. Father of Grace and Divided loyalties Samantha Kelly. Brother of Rest in peace Patricia McKinstry. Pope Francis LUDWIG, Barbara S., receives a soccer via Reuters Please submit in writing Grandmother of 13. Great- 77, St. Anthony, Morris, ball as a gift from to our office by 10 a.m. grandmother of 15. Aug. 8. Mother of Larry and Gianluigi Buffon, Lou Ludwig. Sister of Gerald Thursday before the week of BLACK, Larry, 55, St. Andrew, the goalkeeper Ludwig. Grandmother of seven. publication; be sure to state Richmond, July 29. Father and captain of Great-grandmother of six. date of death. Obituaries of of Christopher Black. Son of Italy’s national archdiocesan priests serving

Charlotte (Black) Miller. Brother LUECKE, Brian Jeffrey, 26, Romano CNS photo/ L’Osservatore team, during a our archdiocese are listed of Sandra Gilbert. St. Mary, Lanesville, Aug. 10. private audience elsewhere in The Criterion. Son of Earl and Ruth (Peters) ERTEL, Martha, 87, at the Vatican on Order priests and religious Luecke. Brother of Rhett Luecke. St. Maurice, Napoleon, Aug. 1. Aug. 13. Argentina sisters and brothers are Grandson of Goldie Luecke. included here, unless they are Mother of Linda, James, Keith played Italy in a natives of the archdiocese or and Lee Ertel. Grandmother of MONTONEY, William, 80, soccer match on have other connec­tions to it; four. Great-grandmother of four. Holy Family, Richmond, Aug. 5. Aug. 14 in the Husband of Roberta Montoney. those are separate obituaries FORTNER, Dale, 75, pope’s honor. Father of Tammy Alyea, on this page. St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Marcus and Michael Montoney. Aug. 8. Husband of Ethel ANDREWS, Helen C., 85, Grandfather of four. Christ the King, Indianapolis, Fortner. Father of Sarah Lee and Aug. 6. Mother of Sheila Ben Fortner. Grandfather of four. PALIGRAF, Philip M., 55, St. Simon the Apostle, Blackwell, Marianne Cavanaugh, HUMMELL, Michael A., Deborah Hughes, Sharon Euton and Steven Seevers. Brother of Ruth Strange, Charles, Harry, Cathy Leibel, Helen and William 61, Holy Family, Oldenburg, Indianapolis, July 27. and Gary Lett. Grandfather of 28. Kathleen Kurtz. Grandfather of James, Raymond and William Andrews. Grandmother of nine. Aug. 11. Father of Michelle PAUL, Carleen, 71, St. Matthew Great-grandfather of 36. Great- five. Great-grandfather of four. Ellis. Grandmother of 13. Great- Great-grandmother of one. Nathalagsy, Virginia, Michael the Apostle, Indianapolis, grandmother of 19. great-grandfather of one. SHERIDAN, Kathleen, 85, and Mitchell Hummell. Son of July 20. Wife of Larry Paul. BIERMAN, Irma Rose SCHARF, Norma J., 85, St. Mary, Richmond, Aug. 5. WUENSCH, John J., 82, (Kruer), 91, St. John the Virginia Hummell. Brother of Mother of Michael Paul. Sister St. Roch, Indianapolis, Aug. 8. Gloria Gowin, Donna Miller and of Terri Tuttle, Jim and Pete Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mother of Loretta Sheridan and Baptist, Starlight, Aug. 10. New Albany, July 29. Mother Kathleen Smith. Sister of Mary Husband of Joyce Wuensch. Mother of Paula Carter, LaVonna Mark Hummell. Grandfather Schmutte. Grandmother of two. Father of Laura Bridgewater, of seven. of Nancy, David and Michael Cooke. Grandmother of four. Christmas, Georgina Dupaquier, ROURKE, Bernard, 89, Scharf. Grandmother of six. Great-grandmother of six. Cindy Buchmeier, Beth Bridget Kessinger, Donna HUNTINGTON, David, Holy Family, Richmond, Downing, Sandy Gilson, Kathy Strohmeier, Benedictine Sister 50, St. Matthew the Apostle, Aug. 4. Husband of Louise SEEVERS, Robert O., 84, SPEARS, Dorothy, 93, Lakey and Debbie Pike. Brother Sharon Bierman, Douglas Sr., Indianapolis, Aug. 8. Son Rourke. Father of Kathleen St. Louis, Batesville, Aug. 11. Holy Family, Richmond, Aug. 2. of Dorothy Logsden, Kathryn Marcellus Jr. and Mark Bierman. of Robert and Mary Ann Herath, Annette Hurst, Nancy Husband of Ethel (Hoff) Seevers. Mother of Janette Hauser, Carol Michaelis, Helen Welch and Sister of Norma Johns, Bonnie Huntington. Brother of Lynn and Paula Smith, David and Father of Terri Dickey, Shari James, Bryan and Dennis Charles Wuensch. Grandfather of Naville and George Kruer Jr. Dimond and Jim Huntington. Patrick Rourke. Stepfather of Simmermeyer, Sandra, David Spears. Sister of Mary Keller, 20. Great-grandfather of four. † Catholic lawmaker in Missouri legislature files suit over HHS mandate ST. LOUIS (CNS)—A Missouri state representative has to stop its enforcement. “The particulars of Obamacare are now forcing our filed a lawsuit in federal court against the U.S. Department Wieland said he was notified by letter in July that the clients to participate in something they consider an intrinsic of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) mandate that most Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan, the insurance evil,” Timothy Belz, special counsel for the Thomas More employers cover contraceptives, sterilization and some plan for state employees, would begin offering coverage Society, said in a statement. “The Wielands fervently believe abortion-inducing drugs for workers, even if the employer is under the provisions of the mandate beginning on Aug. 1. abortifacients and abortion on demand do not constitute morally opposed to such services. Previously, Wieland had the option to purchase a plan that medicine or health care. Their religious faith defines Attorneys with the Thomas More Society filed the suit did not include coverage of contraceptives and other items abortion as the intentional destruction of innocent human on Aug. 14 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of his family considers objectionable, but in July was told he life, and the Wielands believe that it is gravely immoral.” Missouri on behalf of Republican state Rep. Paul Wieland could no longer receive that type of health coverage. Last fall, the Missouri General Assembly passed a law and his wife, Teresa. The suit also The Wielands are members of St. Joseph Parish in protecting the conscience rights of those objecting to paying names the U.S. Department of the Imperial. Paul Wieland first served in the Missouri House for contraceptive coverage and abortion-inducing drugs in Treasury and the U.S. Department in 1994. He was re-elected in 2010 and again in 2012 and their health plans. The law was known as S.B. 749 during of Labor. is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He and Teresa the legislative process. The bill faced numerous challenges, The case presents an unusual twist have three daughters, ages 12, 18 and 19, and he said the including a veto by Gov. Jay Nixon, which was later in the fight against the HHS mandate, mandate will give them access to free contraceptives. overridden during a special session. as it is among the first to involve “As a parent, it is disturbing,” said Wieland. “We value Earlier this year, however, a federal judge struck down an employee filing suit against the our faith and make a sacrifice to teach our children the parts of the law, and Missouri Attorney General Chris mandate. According to the Becket faith, to send them to Catholic schools. We have a lot Koster said that he would not appeal the decision. Fund for Religious Liberty, there invested in this, and now the government says you have “The intention of the founding fathers was to protect currently are 67 lawsuits challenging to do something morally wrong and you don’t have any people from government imposition into their religious the mandate, many of them involving choice. This sets a very bad example to our daughters, and convictions,” Belz said. “Instead, the federal government Rep. Paul Wieland individual employers. we don’t have access to any parental rights here.” is now coercing our clients into abandoning their religious The Wielands said they are suing because the mandate The lawsuit also argues that a portion of the premiums views and interfering with these parents’ right to raise their violates their religious liberty, free speech and parental the Wielands pay for their health care coverage partially daughters within their Catholic principles. rights, as it requires them to be enrolled in group insurance funds medical services provided to other employees “The federal government has ignored the rights of coverage for their family that includes contraceptives, covered under the same plan. The state then contributes the individuals, such as the Wielands, who hold sincere abortion-inducing drugs and sterilizations. They are currently remaining part of the insurance premiums as a benefit of religious beliefs that condemn abortion and any medication complying with the mandate, and are seeking an injunction Wieland’s employment. or procedure that causes abortion,” he added. †

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LATROBE, Pa. (CNS)—Ask set out to found more schools and Pittsburgh Steelers chairman monasteries. Dan Rooney why his football “The Benedictine communities

team has been training at for the last 1,500 years thrived CNS photo/Bob Roller St. Vincent College since 1966, on being participants in and he says that the campus has communities,” said Benedictine the right facilities, it’s close to Father Paul Taylor, executive vice Pittsburgh and “for many reasons, president of the college. “We have it works well.” a place where people come, and Then he adds with a laugh, we are good neighbors, and our “And it helps that it’s the reach goes around the world in Benedictines.” the Benedictine network. So for For the past 48 preseasons, the Steelers to be partners with Benedictine Father Paul R. Taylor, the college and archabbey us and to be here helps us to do executive vice president of have welcomed the six-time what we try to do best—that is, to St. Vincent College, and Pittsburgh Super Bowl winners with the welcome people.” Steelers offensive guard Ramon spirit of hospitality written in the The friendship between Foster embrace on Aug. 7 after a Rule of St. Benedict. St. Vincent and the Steelers began workout session at the Steelers’ “Chapter 53 talks about in the early 1900s when Art football training camp on the college welcoming guests and reminds Rooney Sr., a student and athlete campus in Latrobe, Pa. For the past us that every guest should be at Duquesne University Prep Arthur J. Rooney II, president of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Daniel M. Rooney, 48 pre-seasons, the college and welcomed as Christ himself,” School in Pittsburgh, came to chairman of the Steelers and former U.S. ambassador to Ireland, and archabbey have welcomed the six-time Benedictine Archabbott campus to play against St. Vincent Benedictine Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, chancellor of St. Vincent College, Super Bowl champions with the spirit Douglas Nowicki said. Prep School’s football team. He pose for a photo on Aug. 7 at the NFL team’s football training camp on the of hospitality written in the Rule of At this time of year—it’s a also came for retreats. college campus in Latrobe, Pa. St. Benedict. three-week camp that ended on Art Sr. founded the Steelers Aug. 17—that’s tens of thousands franchise in 1933 and became its importance of faith, family and Jerry Olsavsky, a Catholic, “Just being here gives you a of guests from the solid fan-base legendary “Chief.” His brother, football permeates the entire who is the Steelers’ defensive humbleness. There is nothing but in Pittsburgh 40 miles west, Dan, was Father Silas Rooney, a organization.” assistant coach and a former growth from this whole situation.” and from all over the United Franciscan who once served at a The team has chaplains, and player, said that coming to In the spirit of St. Benedict, States. On the busiest days, some St. Vincent mission in China. Father Paul, who works with Latrobe for camp “for the past there is no admission charge to 5,000 vehicles overflow from the Art Sr.’s son, Art Jr., graduated the team development office, 24 years has really made me who watch the Steelers practice at parking lots into the grassy fields. from St. Vincent College in 1957, is invited as a friend and for I am. scheduled times. That’s hospitality. To the east, the Laurel and Art Jr.’s brother Dan, now the Catholic perspective. Some “That’s the unexpected result “This gives many people, Highlands break the big sky with 81, is the team chairman and also players attend Mass at the chapel of being here at St. Vincent, you particularly families and rolling hills, one of the reasons served as U.S. ambassador to and basilica, others have their own feel whole,” he said. “I’m not youngsters, the opportunity to see that a Sports Illustrated writer Ireland from 2009 to 2012. Dan’s faith services, and quiet places on just a football coach, and I’m not the Steelers close up when they once called St. Vincent “the most son, Art Rooney II, is currently campus invite them all. just a Catholic. It lets me be one might not otherwise be able to picturesque camp” in the league. team president. “The value of faith is very person and wraps me all together, see them,” Archabbot Douglas But that’s not all that sets this The team has been in the important, just like the value all of those different sides of me.” said. “That’s the welcome they apart from other NFL training family from the beginning, and the of physical development,” He frequently goes to morning receive here on campus, and that’s camps. There’s definitely a Steelers hold the league distinction Father Paul said. “It’s one of the Mass with the Benedictine monks, a commitment from the Steeler Catholic presence. of having only three head coaches pieces of being a whole person. and when his family is at the organization and St. Vincent to “One of the most outstanding since 1969. So it’s more than a Today’s athlete can live out the camp, they attend Mass with make this a positive experience.” things that you see is the basilica’s cheer when fans chant “We are writings of St. Paul when he says him. He says it grounds him and In February, he will take a steeples,” Archabbot Nowicki fam-i-ly!” you are an athlete for Christ, run permits him to function as a coach black and gold Steelers Terrible said. “It’s in all the Steelers’ “The Rooneys are known for the race to win, and the winner with more humanity and focus. Towel and autographed football pictures.” three things—faith, family and gets the crown. When you see Offensive lineman to Rome and will present them That side of the campus was football,” Archabbot Douglas said. athletes today working so hard to Ramon Foster is not Catholic, to Pope Francis, whose love of built by the original monks, “Art Sr. went to Mass every day, achieve victory, you can take the but he said being at St. Vincent faith and family has become who in 1846 arrived with Abbot and so does his son Dan. That same model and apply it to our has deepened his spirituality. He known to all. Boniface Wimmer to establish the has certainly been part of their faith life. Walking the journey of also has formed friendships with “We don’t know how he first Benedictine monastery in the upbringing in strong Irish Catholic life faithfully to God is hard work. the monks. Those influences feels about football,” Archabbot United States, and a school for families, and it’s very much who It’s hard work to be a Christian, have helped him become a better Nowicki said, “but we’ll immigrants. From there, monks they are and their identities. The but the work pays off.” husband and father, he said. find out.” †

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WASHINGTON (CNS)— like this, side by side.” He smiled and and underprivileged people.” Fifty years ago this month, Reggie Tobias remembered his immediate concern at the The march and Rev. King’s speech, participated in one of the most famous time: “I had trouble getting my bike out he said, “touched me because of what marches in U.S. history—on his bike. of there!” I had witnessed, being in the Army. Tobias, who is now 67, is a native He hopes the message of the March on I was drafted. I went in there to fight Washingtonian and serves as the assistant Washington and Rev. King’s dream will for freedom.” supervisor for security at the Basilica of be taken to heart by Americans today. Now 50 years after that historic march, the National Shrine of the Immaculate “We need to live it, you know,” he told he said there is still a need “to bring CNS photo/courtesy of Library of Congress Conception, where he has worked for the the Catholic Standard, newspaper of the people closer together,” so people of past 13 years after a 33-year career with Washington Archdiocese. different backgrounds can recognize the the D.C. Department of Public Works. Walter Robinson has lived a life where humanity in each other and stand together Early on the morning of the March he has been faithful to the call of duty— in the effort to provide more jobs and on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963, Tobias to his country, his family and God. opportunities for the underprivileged. and his three best friends bicycled down Now 92, he has worked as a security Two years ago, the national shrine to the Lincoln Memorial. “We knew guard at the national shrine for the hosted an interfaith prayer service to what was happening in the South. ... past 22 years. He had four children mark the dedication of the Martin Luther We went to see what was going on. with his late wife, Adell. He has King Jr. Memorial in Washington, and We were curious. When we got there, four grandchildren and eight great- Charles Carroll Sr. felt blessed to be one seeing all those thousands of people, it grandchildren. Over the years, he has of the Knights of Columbus serving as was amazing, all around the Reflecting worshipped in Baptist and Methodist a volunteer usher then. In August 1963 Pool, all the way down. It was a sight churches, and now he feels blessed to as a 15-year-old, he had car-pooled I’ll never forget.” serve at the shrine. with fellow high school students from For the 17-year-old and his friends, On Aug. 28, 1963, he was 42 and suburban Maryland to the nation’s venturing there around 8 a.m. got them working as a medical technician at capital, where they joined the March on a prime viewing spot. “We went on the old Walter Reed Hospital. During Washington and heard Rev. King give his the right side of the Lincoln Memorial. World War II, he served as a combat “I Have a Dream” speech. Demonstrators walk with placards during the That’s where I met a lot of stars. I met medic with the Buffalo Soldiers Division, “I get chills now, thinking about it,” March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. Burt Lancaster, Lena Horne, Sidney the nickname for the 92nd Infantry he said before the prayer service, as he Poitier and Harry Belafonte. I shook their Division, an all-black unit of soldiers who reflected on the historic event he had that the Nobel Peace Prize winner so hands. Burt Lancaster rubbed my head.” fought as part of the 5th Army in Italy. witnessed as a teenager. often spoke out against. The star-struck teen remembers He joined the crowds of people Carroll stood along the Reflecting Now 65, he and his wife, Beverly, seeing a lot of religious sisters in the marching together through the city of Pool 50 years ago with 15-20 friends have three grown children and five crowd. From his vantage point, he saw Washington as part of the March on from Frederick Douglass High School grandchildren. He retired in 2009 after the back of the Rev. Martin Luther Washington, and stood among them as in Upper Marlboro, Md. “The way he working as a mechanical engineer for the King Jr.’s head. The youth was transfixed they heard Rev. King deliver his stirring spoke to people of nonviolence is totally Arlington County government. by the civil rights leader’s dream of a “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps different from the way people talk today,” The National Shrine usher said world, with “black kids and white kids of the Lincoln Memorial. said Carroll, who noted how many young Rev. King was a man of God. “Faith is in harmony and peace one day. That’s “They kept coming in,” Robinson said people today are caught in the web of what kept him in the direction he was what shook me.” of the crowd. “It was my duty to back violence. And Carroll also noted how going,” he said, and it was that faith that He remembers that after Rev. King’s him [Rev. King] up. It was for freedom, tragic it was that Rev. King himself died moved Rev. King to believe “we shall speech, the crowd “stood up and waved and to update the situation of minorities five years later, the victim of the violence overcome.” † Washington woman recalls historic march felt like ‘a homecoming’ WASHINGTON (CNS)—Fifty years ago on the recalled in an interview with the Catholic Standard, Savannah, Ga. morning of the March on Washington, Betty Stallworth newspaper of the Washington Archdiocese. She compared the crowd to a tradition that black said the major news outlets were predicting the march Betty Stallworth, then in her late 20s, had taken leave churches have—an annual homecoming. “It was like a would be a bust. that day from her job as a correspondence clerk with the homecoming, everyone coming together.” “My husband [William] and I decided to go. I said Department of the Army at the Pentagon. During the rally, her husband periodically lifted her I was going if I was the only person on the Mall,” she She asked a neighbor to watch the couple’s five young up so she could see above the crowd. And when she children, and she and her husband headed to their heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, what church, St. Augustine—which has long billed itself as touched her heart the most as a mother of five, was near the “mother Church” for African-American Catholics the end of the speech, when Rev. King talked about the in the Archdiocese of Washington—to join parishioners future, “when little black boys and girls, and little white marching together down 15th Street. boys and girls, would join hands together.” That day, Aug. 28, was coincidentally the feast of “The truth is, it brought tears to your eyes,” said St. Augustine, and the parish had hosted out-of-town Stallworth, who grew up in the segregated South. marchers and then held a special Mass before parishioners “A lot of segregation is based on keeping minorities CNS photo/Michael Hoyt, Catholic Standard CNS photo/Michael Hoyt, joined the march, walking behind banners representing from having a better education. That’s why I pushed, in the parish. my family, education,” she said. “It was a good-sized group,” remembered Stallworth, She and her late husband sent all five of their children who has been a St. Augustine parishioner for more than to St. Augustine School, and two of their grandchildren Betty Stallworth is pictured with grandchildren Emory and 50 years and sings in the parish’s chorale. “It was a happy also graduated from the school. Robert Verstraete before a recent Mass at St. Augustine crowd, a determined crowd.” St. Augustine Parish traces its beginnings to 1858, Church in Washington. Stallworth joined other parishioners The media’s predictions were wrong. “When we got when free men and women of color, including former from the church for the March on Washington in 1963. They downtown to the Mall, there were people coming from slaves, established a school to give their children started at the church, celebrated Mass and headed down to every direction,” she said. Stallworth even bumped into a foundation of faith and a strong education for a the Lincoln Memorial carrying parish banners. her aunt and uncle and people from her hometown of better future. †

What was in the news on August 23, 1963? The U.S. bishops urge personal involvement in the fight against racial bias, and the pope calls for unity By Brandon A. Evans Eastern Churches he said. ‘Never should it become a central altar which “GROTTAFERRATA, Italy—‘Let fall the barriers that confuses its meaning and slits the congregation in two or This week, we continue to examine what was going on separate us!’ His Holiness Pope Paul VI pleaded in a four parts.’ ” in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through call to the ancient Eastern Churches. The pope’s appeal • At sisters’ conference: Cites nuns’ obligation to seek the pages of The Criterion. was made unexpectedly at the Oriental Rite monastery of racial justice Here are some of the items found in the Aug. 23, 1963, St. Nilus here where he came to celebrate Mass on Sunday • Senate votes to extend bracero program one year issue of The Criterion: morning [Aug. 19]. He motored here from his summer villa • 12 Episcopalian nuns attend parley at ND • Become personally at Castelgandolfo, about five miles away. The survival • Cites charge in concept of ‘mission’ in Church involved in bias fight, of the 960-year-old Oriental monastery, nursed and • CYO talent show set Sunday at Garfield bishops urge encouraged for centuries ‘at the very gates of Rome,’ said • Annual bowling tourney slated at St. Philip’s “WASHINGTON—The the Pope, is ‘a symbol, a presage and an augury.’ ” • ‘Consoling picture’: 9,000 native priests now in nation’s Catholic bishops have • See more exalted role for study of liturgy mission lands urged members of the Church and its agencies to get • CYO Youth Mission slated for teen-agers • Hail growth in number of minor seminaries personally involved in the quest for harmony during the • St. Leon sets dedication • Vincentians plan S. American aid present racial crisis. Individual Catholics and Church • Council session to end Dec. 4 • KC provides hostels for marchers groups should sponsor bi-racial discussions of mutual • Many years in archdiocese: Hospital Sisters mark • Lay missionary bound for Alaska problems and concerns, the bishops said. They urged their 100th Jubilee • Pope names successor for Milan similar action by civic associations. ‘It is only by open and • Says altar must be focus in Church architecture • Saigon prelate: Denies Church involved in free exchange of ideas that we can understand the rights “PHILADELPHIA—The altar must always be the focal Vietnamese politics and obligations that prevail on both sides. Such knowledge point in the design of any church, Father H. A. Reinhold, • Heart attack is fatal to ‘Hoodlum Priest’ is a prelude to action that will remove artificial barriers of liturgical expert from Pittsburgh, told a study session here • University parley set at Catholic U. race,’ they said.” at the 1963 North American Liturgical Week. ‘The altar • Twenty clergy changes announced by Chancery must become the focus, whether it is one facing toward (Read all of these stories from our August 23, 1963, issue by • Appeals for unity: ‘Let barriers fall,’ pope urges the people or one leading the people toward the Infinite,’ logging on to our archives at www.CriterionOnline.com.) †