Clarifying a question Pope Francis names panel to study women deacons, page 15.

Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com August 5, 2016 Vol. LVI, No. 43 75¢ Don’t tuck life A life-changing journey of faith away, take risks, pope tells young people KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Take risks and do not let life’s obstacles get in the way of encountering the true joy and life that Jesus can give, Pope Francis told more than 1.6 million young people. “Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to him with all your heart, to respond generously and to follow him,” the pope told pilgrims at the closing Mass on July 31 for World Youth Day. “Don’t let your soul grow numb, but aim for the goal of a beautiful love which also demands sacrifice. “When it comes to Jesus, we cannot sit around waiting with arms folded; he offers us life. We can’t respond by thinking about it, or ‘texting’ a few words,” he told the young people, thousands of whom had spent the night camping at an area dubbed the Field of Mercy. The lack of sleep and morning heat seemed to have little impact as the young men and women energetically waved their flags, and ran as close as possible to the popemobile to Young adults from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis pose for a group photo during World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. Sixty-four young adults from greet Pope Francis. central and southern Indiana made the 11-day pilgrimage to celebrate and deepen their Catholic faith with Pope Francis and more than 1.6 million In his homily, the pope reflected on the young Catholics from around the world. (Submitted photo) Gospel story of Zacchaeus, a reviled tax collector who, due to his short height, climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Pilgrims experience ‘spirit of peace and joy’ The obstacles Zacchaeus faced—including his short stature—the pope said, can also “say something to us.” during World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland “Even today we can risk not getting close By John Shaughnessy World Youth Day for the 104 youths and Father Augenstein was among to Jesus because we don’t feel big enough, 64 young adults from the archdiocese six priests from the archdiocese because we don’t think ourselves worthy. This Following the closing Mass of are marked by the “spirit of peace and who concelebrated the closing is a great temptation; it has to do not only with World Youth Day in Poland with joy” that prevailed during the seven days Mass with Pope Francis. The self-esteem, but with faith itself,” he said. Pope Francis on July 31, some young at the end of July—when more than others were Fathers Dustin Boehm, By not accepting themselves and their people from the Archdiocese of 1.6 million young people from around John Hollowell, Jonathan Meyer, limitations, Christians deny their “real stature” Indianapolis walked more than eight the world came together to celebrate and Martin Rodriguez, and Dominican Father as children of God and see themselves as miles—in the rain—to get back to deepen their Catholic faith. Raymond-Marie Bryce. unworthy of God’s love. their buses. “A lot of things could happen when “The first line of Pope Francis’ homily At the same time, he said, people will try to When they arrived at the airport in you get together a group of more than struck me the most,” Father Augenstein convince Christians that there are others who Prague to begin their return flight to 1.6 million people—chaos, tension, recalled. “He said that we have all come are unworthy of God’s love. Indianapolis, 35 young adults from violence, protests, clashes,” said to Krakow to encounter Jesus Christ. “People will try to block you, to make you the archdiocese learned that their Father Eric Augenstein, the director We might be tempted to think that we think that God is distant, rigid and insensitive, connecting flight to Paris had been of vocations for the archdiocese and a were there to encounter the Holy Father, good to the good and bad to the bad,” he told canceled and rescheduled for a day later leader of the archdiocesan pilgrimage to or the many saints of Krakow—like the young people. “Instead, our heavenly because of a strike by employees of World Youth Day in Krakow. “But this St. John Paul II and St. Faustina —or Father ‘makes his sun rise on the evil and on Air France airlines. gathering was marked by a spirit of joy the young people gathered from all over the good.’ He demands of us real courage: Yet despite such setbacks and and peace that can only be because it had the world. But those encounters were the courage to be more powerful than evil by struggles, the enduring memories of the Gospel of Jesus Christ at its center.” See PILGRIMS, page 9 See WYD, page 8 High school seniors advise incoming freshmen on how to make the most of their experience By John Shaughnessy

At 17, high school senior Jack Lockrem doesn’t hesitate when he begins to share his advice for helping an incoming freshman make the most of her or his high school experience: “One of the best ways to make the most of your high school experience is to try, at least once, something completely out of your comfort zone— whether it’s an extracurricular activity, a challenging class or a class you normally wouldn’t think of taking.” That’s exactly what Jack did at the beginning of his junior year at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. As someone who has gained the spotlight in leading roles in his school’s theater productions, Jack laughingly acknowledges, “I’ve never been a star athlete.” Still, he followed his friends’ suggestion to For Jack Lockrem, third from right, joining the cross country team at Bishop Chatard join the cross country team. High School in Indianapolis led to a new challenge and a source of new friends. “It was excellent, and I’m running my senior Here, he poses with fellow seniors on the team: Jackson Janowicz, left, John Hurley, year. It’s something I proudly wear on my chest,” Josef Eisgruber, Sam LeMark, Jacob deCastro, Daniel Burger and Rob Hofmann. See HIGH SCHOOL, page 8 (Photo by John Shaughnessy) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Pope pays tribute to Holocaust victims in silence, prayer OSWIECIM, Poland (CNS)—Sitting Auschwitz barracks. with head bowed and eyes closed, Pope Francis also signed a book for Pope Francis paid silent tribute to the Furst before he made his way toward the victims of one of the worst atrocities of the “death wall” where thousands of prisoners 20th century. were lined up and shot in the back of the The pope arrived on July 29 at the head before their bodies were sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp in crematoriums. Oswiecim, an area now blanketed by green Candle in hand, the pope lit an oil fields and empty barracks lined by barbed lamp in front of the wall, before praying wire fences, remnants of a horror that and laying his hand on the wall. He then remains embedded in history. turned around and entered the barracks Used by the Nazis from 1940 to 1945, of Block 11. the camp was the Nazi’s largest and Also known as “the death block” consisted of three parts: Auschwitz I, where because the Nazis used it to inflict many were imprisoned and murdered; torture, it houses the cell where the Birkenau extermination camp— St. Maximilian Kolbe spent his final hours, also known as Auschwitz II—and starved and dehydrated before being given Auschwitz III (Auschwitz-Monowitz), a lethal injection of carbolic acid. an area of auxiliary camps that included Pope Francis entered the darkened several factories. cell, illuminated by a faint light from the In 1942, Auschwitz became the site corridor, revealing a candle, an engraved of the mass extermination of more than 1 plaque marking the site of the Franciscan million Jews, 23,000 Roma, 15,000 Soviet friar’s death, and countless words—even prisoners of war and thousands of Polish a cross—etched on the walls by those citizens of different ethnicities. who spent their final moments in the Above, Pope Francis Among those killed were starvation cell. greets survivors of the St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Conventual Once again, Pope Francis sat in silence Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi Franciscan friar, and Edith Stein, a Jewish with his head bowed. Alone in the cell for death camps at the wall philosopher who converted to Catholicism eight minutes, he occasionally looked up to of death at Auschwitz in and became a Carmelite nun, St. Teresa contemplate his surroundings. Oswiecim, Poland, on July 29. Benedicta of the Cross. Outside the cell, he signed the visitors’ (CNS photos/Paul Haring) Crossing the gate inscribed with the book, writing a simple message: “Lord, infamous motto “Arbeit macht frei” have mercy on your people. Lord, forgive Left, Pope Francis touches the (“Work sets you free”) the pope quietly so much cruelty.” death wall at the Auschwitz sat on a small bench for 10 minutes with Pope Francis then made his Nazi death camp in Oswiecim, his head bowed, occasionally glancing way to the Holocaust memorial at Poland, on July 29. somberly around before closing his eyes in Auschwitz II-Birkenau, driven in an silent prayer. electric cart on a path parallel to the He stood up, and slowly walked up to railroad tracks that carried countless the wooden post of one of the barracks, men, women and children to their death. reverently touching and kissing it. It now leads to a monument that honors Passing each plaque, Pope Francis Among those present for the solemn The pope then made his way to Block 11 their memory. reached the end of the monument where he occasion was Rabbi Abraham Skorka, to greet a dozen survivors of the camp, To the left of the memorial lay the set a candle in a large glass bowl and once a longtime friend of the pope from including a 101-year-old violinist, who ruins of one of four crematoriums used to again stood in silence, clasping his hands Buenos Aires. survived by being in the camp orchestra. incinerate the bodies of those who died of together over his chest in prayer. Speaking to journalists on July 28, Pope Francis greeted each survivor disease or starvation, or who were executed While he prayed, the voice of Poland’s Rabbi Skorka recalled a telephone individually, gently holding their hands and in the two gas chambers housed within the Chief Rabbi Michael Joseph Schudrich conversation with Pope Francis kissing their cheeks. extermination camp. echoed Psalm 130 in Hebrew throughout in which he asked about the visit Among the survivors was Naftali Furst The pope approached the memorial to the camp. The psalm begins with a cry to to Auschwitz. of Bratislava, Slovakia, who was deported the victims, lined with 23 plaques, each God: “From the depths, I have cried out to “The pope told me, ‘I am going to to Auschwitz and was evacuated to inscribed with a message in a different you, O Lord.” behave the same way I did in Armenia— Buchenwald in January 1945 before language: “Forever let this place be a cry of The event ended with the pope greeting the places where people were killed—I will his liberation. despair and a warning to humanity, where 25 people honored as “righteous among the remain silent,’ ” he said. Furst, who now lives in Israel, gave the Nazis murdered about one and a half nations,” a recognition of non-Jews who “From a theological point of view and the pope a photograph showing him million men, women and children, mainly risked their lives to save Jews from the from a biblical point of view, this attitude and other inmates imprisoned in the Jews from various countries of Europe.” Nazi extermination. means a lot,” the rabbi said. † Pope Francis prays for peace, protection from violence, terrorism KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Here is the trust and of readiness to forgive. their lives. English-language text of a prayer for peace and protection O Giver of life, we pray to you also for all those who Touch the hearts of terrorists so that they may recognize from violence and terrorism that Pope Francis recited on have died as victims of brutal terrorist attacks. Grant them the evil of their actions and may turn to the way of peace July 30 at St. Francis Church in Krakow before heading to their eternal reward. May they intercede for the world that and goodness, of respect for the life and for the dignity of the World Youth Day prayer vigil: is torn apart by conflicts and disagreements. every human being, regardless of religion, origin, wealth O almighty and merciful O Jesus, Prince of Peace, we pray to you for the ones or poverty. God, Lord of the universe and of who have been wounded in these acts of inhuman violence: O God, eternal Father, in your mercy hear our prayer history. All that you have created children and young people, old people and innocent people which we raise up to you amidst the deafening noise and is good and your compassion accidentally involved in evil. Heal their bodies and hearts; desperation of the world. We turn to you with great hope, for the mistakes of mankind console them with your strength and, at the same time, take full of trust in your infinite mercy. Made strong by the knows no limits. away any hatred and a desire for revenge. examples of the blessed martyrs of Peru, Zbigniew and We come to you today to ask you Holy Spirit Consoler, visit the families of the victims Michael, who have rendered courageous testimony to the to keep in peace the world and its of terrorism, families that suffer through no fault of their Gospel, to the point of offering their blood, we entrust people, to keep far away from it the own. Wrap them in the mantle of your divine mercy. Make ourselves to the intercession of your Most Holy Mother. devastating wave of terrorism, to them find again in you and in themselves the strength and We ask for the gift of peace and of the elimination from our restore friendship and instill in the courage to continue to be brothers and sisters for others, midst of the sore of terrorism. Pope Francis hearts of your creatures the gift of above all for immigrants, giving witness to your love by Through Christ our Lord. Amen. †

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By Sean Gallagher

In a liturgy replete with deep and ancient rituals, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin solemnly blessed Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak on July 26 at the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in St. Meinrad. Archabbot Kurt was elected the 10th abbot and seventh archabbot of Saint Meinrad Archabbey on June 2 by the solemnly professed monks of the southern Indiana monastic community. The Mass involved Archabbot Kurt laying prostrate on the floor of the church while a litany of the saints was prayed. He also ritually received Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak lays prostrate on July 26 on the floor of the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in St. Meinrad a book of the Rule of St. Benedict, a miter, crosier during a praying of a litany of the saints that was part of the Mass in which the newly elected leader of Saint Meinrad Archabbey was and ring in addition to the blessing he received from solemnly blessed by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, kneeling at right. (Photos courtesy of Saint Meinrad Archabbey) Archbishop Tobin. Although abbots use much of the regalia of bishops, they are not ordained to the episcopate. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, which was established in 1854, has operated Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology throughout much of its history. Some 80 percent of the current priests of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis have received at least some of their priestly formation at Saint Meinrad, many studying under Archabbot Kurt when he taught sacramental and liturgical theology there. Benedictine Father Justin DuVall, Archabbot Kurt’s predecessor, led Saint Meinrad Archabbey from his election on Dec. 31, 2004 until his resignation, announced earlier this year, took effect on June 2. He now serves as vice rector of the archdiocese’s Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis.

(For more information on Saint Meinrad Archabbey, visit www.saintmeinrad.org.) †

Above, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, right, shakes hands with Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak after the July 26 Mass.

Left, Benedictine Father Justin DuVall, left, and Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak exchange a sign of peace during the July 26 Mass. Father Justin led Saint Meinrad Archabbey from his election on Dec. 31, 2004, until his retirement, announced earlier this year. It took effect on June 2, the day of Archabbot Kurt’s election.

Right, Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, right, greets Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein during the July 26 Mass. Archbishop Buechlein, previously a member of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, has lived at the monastery since his 2011 retirement as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

It’s not right to equate Islam with violence, Pope Francis tells reporters ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM KRAKOW, Spending about 30 minutes with reporters and prefect of the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Economy. Poland (CNS)—An economy that focuses on the god of responding to six questions, Pope Francis was asked to Pope Francis said the accusations are unclear, but are money, not human beings, is the foundation of terrorism, elaborate on comments he had made flying to Poland on in the hands of investigators. He also warned against Pope Francis said. July 27 when he told the journalists that religions are not at deeming alleged accusations true or false before they are Speaking to journalists aboard his return flight from war and want peace. investigated thoroughly. Krakow, Poland, on July 31, the pope also stressed that The pope’s initial comment came in speaking about “If I would give a verdict for or against Cardinal Pell, it violence exists in all religions, including Catholicism, and it the murder on July 26 of an elderly priest during Mass in would not be good because I would judge prematurely,” he cannot be pinned to one single religion. a Catholic church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, France. said. “We should wait for justice and not judge beforehand “I do not like to speak of Islamic violence because every Two men, armed with knives, entered the church during [or] a verdict by the press, a verdict based on gossip.” day when I look through the papers, I see violence here Mass. The attackers murdered 85-year-old Father Jacques Pope Francis was also asked if he was all right after he in Italy,” the pope told reporters. “And they are baptized Hamel, slitting his throat. The Islamic State group later stumbled and fell during Mass outside the Marian shrine Catholics. There are violent Catholics. If I speak of Islamic claimed responsibility for the murder. of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa on July 28. He missed a violence, I also have to speak of Catholic violence,” Although the death of the French priest was committed step as he was blessing the altar and an image of Mary he added. in the name of Islam, the pope said that it is unfair to label with incense. an entire religion violent because of the actions of a few “I was looking at the Madonna, and I forgot about the fundamentalists. step,” he recalled. “I had the thurible in my hand, and I just “One thing is true. I believe that in almost all religions, let myself fall. If I had tried to resist, then there would have there is always a small fundamentalist group. We have been consequences.” them, too,” the pope said. “When fundamentalism goes Regarding his ability to speak and relate to young to the point of killing—you can even kill with the tongue. people, the pope told journalists that he likes to talk to This is what St. James says, but [you can kill] also them “because they tell me things that I never thought with a knife. about before or that I never thought through.” “I do not think it is right to identify Islam with violence. He also emphasized the importance of a “dialogue This is not right, and it is not true,” he continued. between past and future,” and said older and younger Instead, the pope said, those who choose to enter generations must learn to speak to and learn from fundamentalists groups, such as the Islamic State, do each other. so because “they have been left empty” of ideals, work “Listen to them, speak to them because they must learn and values. from us, and we must learn from them. That is how history Pope Francis speaks with journalists aboard his July 31 flight The pope was also asked about accusations of sexual is made, that is how we grow. Without closing them off, from Krakow, Poland, to Rome. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) abuse made against Australian Cardinal George Pell, without censuring them,” Pope Francis said. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016

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Reflection/Sean Gallagher Slain French priest can inspire us all to be witnesses to the Gospel Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor No one would have blamed the Church to refer to people who died for Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Father Jacques Hamel for living in quiet their faith. retirement. He was an 85-year-old French Some 1,800 years ago, the early Christian priest, who had ministered faithfully for theologian Tertullian wrote that “the blood 58 years. If he had asked of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.” Editorial to retire from public It was a pithy summary of the fact that the ministry, no one would more Christians suffered for the Gospel have batted an eye. In at the hands of Romans and other early What do fact, he would have persecutors, the more people were drawn to been praised for his the faith. I own, and long-standing fidelity to In that spirit, may the blood of priestly ministry. Father Hamel help the Christians of But he, like so many today around the world be renewed and what owns me? other priests around the strengthened in their faith, and to draw It’s been nearly a quarter of century world, knew that being a others to it or back to it. This would be since the American bishops published priest is more about who he is than what he especially fitting in Father Hamel’s France, their 1992 pastoral letter “Stewardship: does. It’s a calling that shapes the entirety once so strong in the faith, which over the A Disciple’s Response.” In the of one’s life. Conformed to Christ at his decades of his priestly ministry became intervening years, Catholic dioceses, ordination in 1958, he was “a priest forever, much more secularistic. parishes and schools throughout the according to the order of Melchizedek” To carry out this mission of growing United States and many other countries (Heb 7:17). He knew that in his heart and the faith, we have to put ourselves at risk. have been teaching stewardship soul, telling a fellow priest that he would In most cases, we will not face death like “as a way of life.” serve “until my last breath.” Father Hamel did. But it can mean that In preparation for the On July 26, Father Hamel did what we open ourselves to people we might 25th anniversary of “the stewardship priests do. He celebrated Mass in the parish ordinarily feel uncomfortable around. If pastoral” in November 2017, we should church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray near Jesus spent time with public sinners and re-examine our assumptions about what Rouen in northern France. During that Mass, gentiles in his day, could we not reach out, stewardship means and what difference though, two men stormed into the church say, to convicts, immigrants and others at it makes in the lives of individuals, Pictured is a booklet of the American shouting allegiance to the Islamic State. the margins of society? families and Christian communities. bishops’ pastoral letter “Stewardship: According to an eyewitness, they forced It can also mean that we risk putting our Seattle Archbishop Thomas A Disciple’s Response.” Father Hamel to kneel before the altar and social fears aside and witness to our faith J. Murphy (1932-1997) was a principal then proceeded to slash his throat. through our words and deeds in own society architect of “Stewardship: A Disciple’s and use them” (Archbishop Thomas His last breath happened during a Mass, which, like France, is becoming more Response.” He was a passionate J. Murphy, stewardship talk, which is at the heart of the priesthood to secularistic. It’s easy today to hide one’s advocate for stewardship who traveled Indianapolis, on Nov. 29, 1993). which Father Hamel had dedicated his life. faith and act as if it doesn’t exist. It’s harder all over North America, giving talks In the nearly 25 years that have The jihadists subsequently took the small to be a public Christian. on the pastoral letter encouraging passed, what progress have we made? congregation hostage, severely injuring one But the grace of God flows through the clergy and lay leaders to broaden and Do our clergy, religious and lay faithful of them. They were eventually shot and blood of martyrs like Father Hamel to help deepen their understanding of this often have a richer understanding of the killed by French police. us who live on to grow in our own faith. misunderstood concept. spirituality of stewardship, or are Father Hamel, who had been such a Let us grab hold of that grace and be clearer Archbishop Murphy frequently we still focused on time, talent and faithful witness to Christ in his life, was also witnesses to the Gospel here and now. posed the question: “What do I own, treasure? Does the Catholic community a faithful witness to Christ in his death. He and what owns me?” He used this as a whole accept its prophetic role was and remains a martyr, the Greek word (Sean Gallagher is a reporter for question to encourage his listeners to do in shaping the values of 21st-century for “witness” used from the earliest days of The Criterion.) † an examination of conscience on their America? Or are we still troubled and basic stance toward all God’s gifts— uncertain about how to sustain and use The Human Side/Father Eugene Hemrick spiritual and material. the incredible gifts our generous and Am I owned by (or obsessed with) loving God has entrusted to our care? material things? With vanity or pride? In other words, do we ask ourselves, Lessons for countering today’s With relationships and sexuality? “What do I own, and what owns Or do I recognize that a good and me?” Or do we presume that what we malaise with simplicity gracious God is truly the owner of all have belongs to us to do with as we Whenever I was anxious about disturbing prompts us to tell the truth as it is, no forked that I possess? And do I understand think best? events, my Italian grandfather would say, tongue and no forgery, and to be a straight and accept my role as the steward When we take this stewardship “Gini, it is all in the Bible. Not only does arrow and a person of one’s word. (caretaker, manager or guardian) of all question seriously, our focus switches it contain the same distressing happenings Simplicity is contrary to the Roman that God has given me, including my from what is self-serving to what best of today, but also the senators who exalted themselves. To be mind, my emotions, my talents and my serves the needs of others. Accepting wisdom needed to simple is to be self-effacing and modest. material possessions? the fact that God alone is the owner— contend with them.” When Christ says, “No one can serve Archbishop Murphy’s approach and that we are called to be God’s St. Matthew’s two masters” (Mt 6:24), he points to was unconventional. Sometimes it was trusted stewards—changes everything. Gospel contains the another quality of simplicity: not seeking threatening. In 1992, most Catholics We see ourselves and the world around wisdom of which my adulation while at the same time professing (including most clergy) didn’t talk about us with new eyes. We take what has grandfather spoke. to serve others. Simplicity simply means stewardship much. When they did, they been freely given to us, and we grow it Christ prays, “I give surrendering one’s self entirely to the task. used the still popular imagery of “time, and share it for the good of all. praise to you, Father, Undoubtedly, today’s life is very talent and treasure.” That meant they Dioceses, parishes and schools Lord of heaven and complex. Would, however, things be regarded stewardship as a means for who embrace stewardship as a way Earth, for although you different if it was simplified according to recruiting volunteers or raising money. of life gain a new perspective on the have hidden these things from the wise and the Bible, if there was less waxing over They did not consider it to be a practical challenges they face carrying out the the learned you have revealed them to the the truth, less double-mindedness, less form of spirituality or a way of living Church’s mission. Instead of seeking childlike” (Mt 11:25). self-serving and self-exaltation, and people the Gospel. gifts of time, talent and treasure In lauding childlikeness, Christ exalts simply turned to God in gratitude for their Archbishop Murphy and the (as important as these are), we seek the virtue of simplicity that is wisdom gifts, existence and for having been chosen committee of bishops who wrote the disciples who are eager to give up par excellence for our times. What does to serve God’s creation? stewardship pastoral (with input from everything they possess in order to simplicity mean? An example from popular many priests, religious and lay people, follow Christ wholeheartedly. folk etymology about ancient Rome gives us (Father Eugene Hemrick writes for Catholic including Protestants who had been Naïve? Impossible? Hopeless? one answer. News Service.) † talking about stewardship a whole lot “It’s often tempting to think so, but During Rome’s golden years, proud longer than Catholics) were determined 2,000 years of Christian history have Roman senators commissioned marble busts to change things. proven beyond all doubt that when of themselves to be made. Letters Policy They wanted Catholics to recognize disciples “seek first the kingdom of The folk tale goes that as demand for in stewardship the universal call to God” (Mt 6:33), everything else the busts grew, craftsmen couldn’t keep up Letters from readers are welcome holiness, and the Lord’s invitation to Church needs will be given to us. because of the time-consuming smoothing and should be informed, relevant, well- a radical form of conversion. Their Stewardship is essential to what process marble requires. As a consequence, expressed, concise, temperate in tone, courteous and respectful. most fundamental conviction was that Pope Francis calls “missionary corners were cut by filling in rough spots The editors reserve the right to select stewardship was a way of living the discipleship.” We are called to be with wax. and edit the letters based on space Gospel that is ideally suited to the faithful and responsible stewards of all During an extremely hot summer, the limitations, pastoral sensitivity and circumstances facing “Catholic citizens God’s gifts, including our time, talent wax began to melt, exposing the marble’s content. of a wealthy, powerful nation facing and treasure—and much more besides. imperfections. Roman senators crafted a Letters must be signed, but, for serious many questions about its role in the May the gracious God who gives us law that read in Latin “sine cera,” meaning reasons, names may be withheld. waning years of a troubled century— everything inspire us to be generous without wax. Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” members of a community blessed with stewards of all that we have and are! Waxing over the flaws in marble was The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, many human and material resources, outlawed. Hence it is from “sine cera” that Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. yet often uncertain about how to sustain —Daniel Conway our word “sincerity” might be derived. Readers with access to e-mail may send letters to [email protected]. “Sincerity” connotes simplicity. It The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Page 5

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n “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of (“The Joy of Love, #246). in ways that are contrary to Church “Christian communities must not Love”), Pope Francis extols the value Hate the evil that divorce is, the pope teaching are not to be rejected out of abandon divorced parents who have Iof mercy, of not being judgmental tells us, but love those who have suffered hand. They must be loved and cared for, entered a new union, but should include toward sinners who have fallen short— through it. Heal the wounds created and encouraged to participate in the life and support them in their efforts to bring sometimes by great lengths—of the (or exacerbated) by divorce, and work of the community—for their own sake up their children” (#246). high standards married couples are to prevent new, deeper wounds from and for the sake of their children. Keeping these families apart at called to maintain. The Holy Father being inflicted on families, especially Pope Francis combines his message arm’s length “as if they were somehow affirms the traditional teaching about innocent children. of love and acceptance for divorced excommunicated” does nothing to heal the indissolubility of marriage, but he This is why the Holy Father reminds couples with a stern warning about the their wounds. It merely continues the asks us not to condemn those whose us that those who have divorced welfare of their children. “Never ever, vicious cycle in which old wounds create marriages have failed. and entered into new marriages are take your child hostage! You separated new ones. “We must keep from acting in This is the paradox of Jesus’ own not excommunicated. They have for many problems and reasons. Life a way that adds even more burdens that teaching. He maintained strict adherence not been cast out of the community gave you this trial, but your children children in these situations already have to the lifelong commitment that a man of faith, and therefore they should should not have to bear the burden of this to bear!” (#246) and a woman make to each other— not be shunned. separation or be used as hostages against The good of children should always rejecting the compromise that Moses “They are not excommunicated, the other spouse. They should grow up be our first priority—as parents and as allowed in cases of divorce. But Jesus and they should not be treated as such hearing their mother speak well of their a community of faith. In our weakness, did not condemn people who were since they remain part of the ecclesial father, even though they are not together, and our sin, we Christians have too often unable to observe God’s law. He forgave community. Language or conduct that and their father speak well of their neglected this important truth. them, and urged them to seek healing and might lead them to feel discriminated mother. It is irresponsible to disparage By the grace of God, love heals our reconciliation in their lives. against should be avoided, and they the other parent as a means of winning wounds. We can be confident that where The attitude of Pope Francis toward should be encouraged to participate a child’s affection, or out of revenge or genuine mercy is present, hope and those who have suffered through in the life of the community. The self-justification. Doing so will affect healing can always be found. That’s why divorce is uncompromising. “Divorce Christian community’s care of such the child’s interior tranquility and cause Pope Francis challenges us not to reject is an evil,” the pope writes. “And the persons is not to be considered a wounds hard to heal” (#245). those who have divorced even when they increasing number of divorces is very weakening of its faith and testimony to Once again, Pope Francis follows have entered into new unions. troubling. Hence, our most important the indissolubility of marriage; rather the example of Jesus by reserving some Love, forgiveness, healing and hope pastoral task with regard to families such care is a particular expression of of his harshest criticism for those who are the gifts we have all received from is to strengthen their love, helping to its charity” (#243). would either deliberately or unwittingly our merciful God. Let’s not hold back heal wounds and working to prevent Once again, Christianity seems inflict harm on their children. these gifts but share them generously the spread of this drama of our times” paradoxical. Those who have acted “For this reason,” the pope writes, with all our sisters and brothers! †

El amor cura viejas heridas y previene las nuevas n su exhortación apostólica (“La alegría del amor,” #246). contravención a las enseñanzas de la incluirlos y acompañarlos en su función “Amoris Laetitia” (“La alegría Con esto, el Papa nos dice que Iglesia; por el contrario, debemos amarlos, educativa” (#246). Edel amor”), el papa Francisco debemos odiar el mal que representa cuidarlos y animarlos a participar en la Mantener alejadas a estas familias, ensalza el valor de la misericordia, el divorcio pero amar a quienes han vida de la comunidad, por su propio bien “como si estuviesen excomulgadas” no mostrarnos sentenciosos con los sufrido esa experiencia. Debemos sanar y por el de sus hijos. no ayuda en nada a sanar esas heridas. pecadores que no han logrado cumplir, las heridas creadas (o exacerbadas) por El papa Francisco combina su mensaje Esto solamente sirve para perpetuar el a veces por mucho, con los elevados el divorcio y esforzarnos en prevenir la de amor y aceptación respecto de los círculo vicioso en el que las viejas heridas estándares que los casados están llamados aparición de otras heridas más profundas divorciados con una advertencia muy generan otras nuevas. “Se debe obrar de a mantener. El Santo Padre reafirma las que aquejen a las familias, especialmente seria en cuanto al bienestar de los hijos. tal forma que no se sumen otros pesos enseñanzas tradicionales acerca de la a los niños inocentes. “Jamás, jamás, jamás toméis el hijo como además de los que los hijos, en estas indisolubilidad del matrimonio pero nos Es por ello que el Santo Padre nos rehén. Os habéis separado por muchas situaciones, ya tienen que cargar” (#246). pide que no condenemos a aquellos cuyos recuerda que quienes se han divorciado dificultades y motivos, la vida os ha Como padres y como comunidades, matrimonios han fracasado. y han formado nuevos matrimonios no dado esta prueba, pero que no sean los el bienestar de los hijos siempre debe Esta es la paradoja de las enseñanzas están excomulgados. No se han convertido hijos quienes carguen el peso de esta ser nuestra primera prioridad. En medio del propio Jesús: proponía una adherencia en parias de la comunidad de fe y, por separación, que no sean usados como de nuestra debilidad y nuestro pecado, estricta al compromiso para toda la vida consiguiente, no deben ser excluidos. rehenes contra el otro cónyuge. Que los cristianos muy a menudo hemos que el hombre y la mujer se hicieron y [Estas personas] ““no están crezcan escuchando que la mamá habla descuidado esta importante verdad. rechazaba el compromiso que permitía excomulgadas” y no son tratadas bien del papá, aunque no estén juntos, y Por la gracia de Dios, el amor sana Moisés en casos de divorcio. Pero Jesús como tales, porque siempre integran la que el papá habla bien de la mamá. Es nuestras heridas. Podemos tener la no condenaba a quienes no podían cumplir comunión eclesial. Estas situaciones una irresponsabilidad dañar la imagen plena confianza de que donde exista con las leyes de Dios. En cambio, los “exigen un atento discernimiento y del padre o de la madre con el objeto de una genuina misericordia, siempre perdonaba y los instaba a que buscaran un acompañamiento con gran respeto, acaparar el afecto del hijo, para vengarse encontraremos esperanza y sanación. Es sanación y reconciliación en sus vidas. evitando todo lenguaje y actitud que las o para defenderse, porque eso afectará a por ello que el papa Francisco nos exhorta La actitud del papa Francisco respecto haga sentir discriminadas, y promoviendo la vida interior de ese niño y provocará a que no rechacemos a quienes se han de quienes han sufrido la experiencia su participación en la vida de la heridas difíciles de sanar” (#245). divorciado, aunque hayan formado nuevas de un divorcio es inflexible. El Papa comunidad. Para la comunidad cristiana, Una vez más, el papa Francisco sigue uniones. señala que “el divorcio es un mal, y es hacerse cargo de ellos no implica un el ejemplo de Jesús al dedicar algunas de El amor, el perdón, la sanación y la muy preocupante el crecimiento del debilitamiento de su fe y de su testimonio sus críticas más severas a quienes, ya sea esperanza son los dones que todos hemos número de divorcios. Por eso, sin duda, acerca de la indisolubilidad matrimonial, deliberada o inconscientemente, causan recibido de nuestro Dios misericordioso. nuestra tarea pastoral más importante es más, en ese cuidado expresa daño a sus hijos. ¡No seamos avaros con estos dones y con respecto a las familias, es fortalecer precisamente su caridad” (#243). “Por esto—escribe el Papa—las compartámoslos generosamente con el amor y ayudar a sanar las heridas, Nuevamente, el cristianismo parece comunidades cristianas no deben nuestros hermanos y hermanas! † de manera que podamos prevenir el algo paradójico. No se debe apartar dejar solos a los padres divorciados avance de este drama de nuestra época” ni rechazar a quienes han actuado en en nueva unión. Al contrario, deben Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016

For a complete list of retreats as reported to The Criterion, log on to Events Calendar Retreats and Programs www.archindy.org/retreats. For a list of events for the next four weeks as reported to The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/events. August 19-21 in advance with a friend for $55 per double. Information: 812-357-6585 or Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House person. Information and registration: [email protected]. 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org. and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Drive, September 8 August 9 at 6 p.m., game begins at 7 p.m., St. Meinrad. Discovering the Spiritual fireworks after game, $10 Richness in the Letters of St. Paul, September 1 Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference includes reserved seating, Bat’s Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, Center, 1402 Southern Ave., 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Center, 1402 Southern Ave., 12:30 p.m. hat and food voucher. Register presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Ave Maria Guild, Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Information: 317-223-3687, by Aug. 17: 812-923-8355 or Information: 812-357-6585 or Day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., $35 includes a Care for Our Common Home, [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected]. room for the day and lunch, spiritual session one of five stand-alone sessions direction available for an additional (Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29), facilitators August 11 Harrison Lake Country Club, August 26-28 fee. Information and registration: Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 524 N. Country Club Road, Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org. Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe, and Cenacle (house on parish Columbus. Golf Scramble to and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Drive, Patty Moore, 7-9 p.m., $25 per session grounds), Indianapolis. Hope celebrate St. Bartholomew St. Meinrad. Living Monastic Values Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference and Healing Survivors of or pay $100 in advance for all five Parish’s 175th anniversary, in Everyday Life, Benedictine Brother Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Suicide support group, 7 p.m. sessions, book $15 if needed. Information 4-person golf scramble, 11 a.m. Martin Erspamer, presenter, $255 single, Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Information: 317-851-8344. and registration: 317-788-7581, registration and lunch, shotgun $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 Care for Our Common Home, or [email protected]. www.benedictinn.org. August 13 start 12:30 p.m., $100 per session two of five stand-alone Immaculate Conception Church, player, $400 per foursome, August 27 September 2-4 sessions, facilitators Benedictine 2081 E. County Road 820 S., Aug. 14 registration deadline. Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Greensburg. Consignment Information: 812-378-1944 or Center, 1402 Southern Ave., and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Drive, Angela Jarboe, and Patty Moore, Auction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., bring [email protected]. Beech Grove. Engaging Compassion, St. Meinrad. Simplicity: To Have is 7-9 p.m., $25 per session, book $15 if in items by Aug. 12, snacks presenter Vanessa Hurst, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Not to Be, Benedictine Father Vincent needed. Information and registration: throughout the day, roast pork Northside Knights of $65 includes lunch, or register and pay Tobin, presenter, $255 single, $425 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org. † lunch available starting around Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 10:30 a.m. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, “In Our Lady of the Greenwood Pursuit of Equal Dignity” by VIPs Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Duke University graduate Greenwood. “Break Out!” and Rhodes Scholar Jay Dr. Edward and Nancy (Hancock) Cummins, members of St. Luke the Evangelist marriage enrichment day, Ruckelshaus, Mass, breakfast Parish in Indianapolis, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 16. sponsored by Celebrate and program, 7-9 a.m., $15 The couple was married on July 16, 1966, at the Old Cathedral in Vincennes, Ind. Marriage Ministry, for couples members, $21 non-members, They have one child, Tiffany Cummins Weiss, and one grandchild. † of all ages, break-out sessions: breakfast included. Biblical Marriage, He Said/She Reservations and information: John and Karen (Shoemaker) Kane, members of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Heard, Couple Prayer, $15 per www.catholicbusiness Indianapolis, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 30. couple, free all-day child care. exchange.org. Registration and information: The couple was married on July 30, 1966, at St. Mark Church in Gary, Ind. www.celebratemarriageministry. They have three children, Kimberly Huff, Teresa Jones and John R. Kane. August 19-20 They also have six grandchildren. † com. Questions: 317-489- Nativity of Our Lord Jesus 1557, olgmarriageministry@ Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern gmail.com. Ave., Indianapolis. August 13-14 Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, bingo, Dr. Edward and Nancy All Saints Parish, St. Paul (Hancock) Cummins Campus, 9798 N. Dearborn Monte Carlo, catered Road, Guildford. St. Paul dinner. 5K Walk/Run Festival, Sat. 5-8 p.m., Sun. and 1 mile Family Run 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with chicken Sat. 9 a.m., registration dinners 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 8-8:30 a.m. Information: Aug. 22 is deadline to get T-shirt Information: 812-576-4302. 317-357-1200.

August 14 St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, with registration for Sept. 10 run/walk St. Mary Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, The St. Mary’s Village Church Hunger Bust Fun Facebook—search on Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk. Indianapolis. Sausage Fest, Fri. Run/Walk to raise money for Providence Food Pantry Mailed entries must be received by Aug. 22 to Lanesville. Parish Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 5 p.m.- 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken and ham in West Terre Haute will be held at Saint Mary-of-the- receive a T-shirt. midnight, sausage, food, Woods College, 3301 St. Mary’s Road, in St. Mary-of- Checks should be made payable to Hunger Bust/ dinner served country style in music, games. Information: air-conditioned dining room, the-Woods, on Sept. 10. St. Mary’s Village Church, and mailed to St. Mary’s 317-253-1461. dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for Check-in is from 9-9:45 a.m., and the race begins at Village Church, P.O. Box 155, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN ages 6-11, $6,000 in cash prizes, August 20 10 a.m. The entry fee is $10. Participants are also asked 47876. Indicate the size of T-shirt desired: Youth Small raffle on more than 30 quilts. St. Barnabas Church, to bring a box of saltine crackers to donate to the pantry (size 6-8), Medium (size 10-12) or Large (size 14-16), or Information: 812-952-2853. 8300 Rahke Road, on the day of the event. The run/walk is approximately Adult Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL or XXXL. McNally Hall Entrance 8, two miles. For more information, call 812-535-3048 or e-mail St. Michael the Archangel Indianapolis. Substance A registration form can be downloaded from [email protected]. † Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Abuse Ministry Workshop, Indianapolis. Mass in French, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, register 1 p.m. Information: online at www.archindy.org/ 317-523-4193 or plfl/ministries-sam. [email protected]. Information: 317-236-1475, Aug. 23 is deadline to register for National [email protected]. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, Council of Catholic Women gathering in Indy 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass The National Council of Catholic Women Charities USA Dominican Sister Donna Markham, and Class of ’63 monthly (NCCW) will host its annual convention this year at human trafficking survivor Katariina Rosenblatt. gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Downtown Marriott, 350 W. Maryland St., in Other opportunities during the conference optional dinner afterward. Indianapolis, on Sept. 7-10. The deadline to register is include Masses with Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, Information: 317-408-6396. the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by Aug. 23. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., who August 17 prayer at a local abortion center, NCCW acts through its members to support, also serves as president of the U.S. Conference of Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, and continued prayer at the empower and educate all Catholic women in Catholic Bishops, and Bishop Gregory L. Parkes 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. church for those who wish to spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs of Pensacola-Tallahassee; confession, prayer and Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. remain. respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church meditation time; silent and live auctions; vendors and Information: 317-784-4439 or and society in the modern world. exhibits, and more. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. August 20-21 The theme of this year’s convention is “Catholic Registration is $370 for the full conference, or $150 St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, August 18 5719 Saint Mary’s Road, Women: Instruments of Mercy.” Speakers include per selected day. The cost includes breakfast on Friday. St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Floyds Knobs. “Knobfest,” motivational speaker Judy Hehr, CatholicMom.com For more information, a schedule, Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Sat. 9 p.m.-midnight, Louisville blogger and “Catholic Weekend” show co-host accommodation options and to register, log on to Third Thursday Adoration, Crashers, gambling and beer Maria Morera Johnson, president and CEO of Catholic nccw.org/2016_Annual_Convention. † interceding for women garden 6 p.m.-midnight, Sun. experiencing crisis pregnancy, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., home-cooked 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at chicken dinners, booths, prizes, 5:45 p.m. quilts, bingo, kids’ zone. Project Rachel Retreat for grief over abortion to be Our Lady of Peace Information: 812-923-3011. Cemetery and Mausoleum, August 21 held on Aug. 26-27 in the greater Bloomington area 9001 Haverstick Road, St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. Whether a woman or man, participant or family For more information or to register, call Indianapolis. Monthly St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: Parish Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., member or friend, the grief over an abortion is often 317-452-0054, or e-mail [email protected]. 317-574-8898 or chicken and roast beef dinner. so deep that it seems to be silent. They may bear this Registration deadline is Aug. 19. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. Information: 812-623-2964. burden for years, thinking that there is no hope of Those wishing to pray especially for August 19 forgiveness or peace. individuals attending the weekend retreat or Louisville Slugger Field, St. Paul Catholic Center, A Project Rachel Retreat will be held on Aug. 26-27 to write them a letter of encouragement may 401 E. Main St., Louisville, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. in the greater Bloomington area. This retreat is a safe submit their prayer, spiritual bouquet or letter to Ky. New Albany Deanery “Welcome Back Everybody!” place to renew and rebuild hearts broken from abortion. [email protected] by Aug. 24. For more Catholic Youth Ministries pitch-in picnic, after It offers a confidential environment where individuals information, e-mail [email protected] or call outing to see Louisville Bats 5:30 p.m. Mass. Information: can begin the process of healing. 317-452-0054. † vs. Indianapolis Indians, meet 812-339-5561. † The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Page 7 Seymour parish welcomes former members of Brownstown faith community By Sean Gallagher Connersville and Seymour deaneries. Members of St. Ambrose Parish, led The former Our Lady of Providence by its pastor, Father Daniel Staublin, Parish in Brownstown helped bring are working to welcome the former Linda Jackson back to the Church. members of Our Lady of Providence into She had grown up as a member of their faith community. St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour. But when For St. Ambrose parishioner she was in her 40s, she stopped practicing Sylvia Rust, this is an important task— her faith—until her elderly father needed and a personal one. Living in the middle her help to get to church. of Jackson County about halfway between So Jackson, 62, took him to Mass at the two churches, two of her six children Our Lady of Providence, which at the were baptized at Our Lady of Providence. time was near where he lived and had a “It’s very important to welcome those Sunday Mass time that was convenient people properly,” Rust said. “They were for him. deeply rooted in that church. She soon discovered that the small “Things happen in life that we might Seymour Deanery faith community— not understand. We need to rely on the made up of 43 households—rejuvenated providence of God and see that there’s her faith. something in store for us. We need to be “If they needed anything, they welcoming.” Members of the former Our Lady of Providence Parish in Brownstown sit in the church on June 26 would call me, because I lived so close Members of St. Ambrose have made during the final Sunday Mass celebrated there. The parish was merged on July 1 into St. Ambrose to it,” Jackson said. “It was a lot of personal phone calls and visits to former Parish in Seymour as part of the archdiocese’s Connected in the Spirit planning process. responsibility, but I loved it. members of Our Lady of Providence. (Submitted photo) “It strengthened my faith because They have also invited them to become I didn’t look at it as something I had involved in various ministries at to do. I looked at it as something I got St. Ambrose. to do. I looked forward to doing it and A welcome dinner for former members ‘We’re all part of the Catholic community of being there.” of Our Lady of Providence Parish took Jackson County, whether we’re from the old When Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin place at St. Ambrose on July 9. Our Lady of Providence Parish, whether we’re announced in February that Our Lady Reminders of Our Lady of Providence Latinos, whether we live in Seymour or out in of Providence Parish would be closed can also be found at St. Ambrose. The and merged with St. Ambrose on July 1, Book of the Gospels that was used at the county. We’re all still one faith family.’ Jackson was angry. Our Lady of Providence Church is now “It was very difficult at first,” she used at Masses in the church in Seymour. —Father Daniel Staublin, pastor of said. “It was a hard journey. But through And a votive candle stand from the former prayer, I found peace. Brownstown parish that features an image St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour “You can’t lose anything unless you of Our Lady of Providence is now being let it be lost. I’m not losing Our Lady of used at St. Ambrose Church. Providence. It will always be there in my “They’re opening their arms, their heart and my memories.” hearts, their prayers and their thoughts to been closed, its church remains open friends, creating artwork and praying for a The closure of Our Lady of Providence us,” said Jackson. “Father Dan has done for occasional liturgies, including a bit of wisdom.” Parish and its merger with St. Ambrose the same thing. They have really made us wedding that is scheduled to take place Father Staublin and the members of was part of the archdiocese’s Connected in feel welcome.” in October. St. Ambrose have also been praying for the Spirit planning process, which began Father Staublin also noted that while “The church hasn’t closed,” he said. wisdom to seek the best way to move in November 2014 for the Bloomington, Our Lady of Providence Parish has “It’s changed. But it’s still there, and it forward after the merger of Our Lady of will still be used as a worship site for Providence into St. Ambrose. funerals, weddings, baptisms and other There is now one parish in Jackson kinds of special liturgies.” County made up of members from diverse ‘It was very difficult at first. It was a hard He recognizes, though, that the closure backgrounds, Father Staublin said. journey. But through prayer, I found peace. of the parish is difficult for many of its “We’re all part of the Catholic You can’t lose anything unless you let it be former members. community of Jackson County, whether lost. I’m not losing Our Lady of Providence. One of them is Maureen we’re from the old Our Lady of Pesta, who had been a member of Providence Parish, whether we’re Latinos, It will always be there in my heart and my Our Lady of Providence for 45 years whether we live in Seymour or out in the memories.’ and was “deeply disappointed” by county,” Father Staublin said. “We’re all Archbishop Tobin’s decision. still one faith family.” “My faith is not affected by what —Linda Jackson, former Our Lady of people say or do,” Pesta said. “I cope with (For more information on the Connected Providence parishioner this unfortunate development in my usual in the Spirit planning process, visit ways—feeling gratitude for family and www.archindy.org/connected.) †

11th Annual August 18 6:00-8:00 pm - Cookies and Canvas Great fun for families Nativity $25 per canvas (must preregister on Nativity’s website) Augustravaganza August 18-20, 2016 August 19 4:30 pm - Balloon Launch Opening 4:00 pm—Midnight to the Festival St. Nicholas Monte Carlo ● Raffle ● Food & Drink Bingo ● Rides ● Children’s Games Catered Dinner Annual Church Fried Chicken and Kids Meal Picnic $9 Adults - $7 Kids 10 and Under Sunday, August 21, 2016 Live Entertainment Serving 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM August 20 Mass at 10:30 AM 8:00 pm - 11:00 Featuring: Spinrut (Fri.) Mr. Zero (Sat.) Nativity Fit 5K Run/Walk (9:00 am) • All you can eat buffet dinner – (8:00 am race day registration) Fried Chicken or Roast Beef Nativity Catholic Church 1 mile family fun run • Also St. Nicholas Famous Turtle Soup 7225 Southeastern Ave. Catered Dinner • Carry out available all day for Indianapolis, IN Prime Rib and Oven Roasted Turkey dinners and soup carving stations with all the sides • Games for the whole family (317) 357-1200 Kids Meal www.nativityindy.org $10 Adults - $6 Kids 10 and Under Directions: • I-74 to the Sunman-Milan exit #156 5:30 pm - Evening Mass • Turn south on SR 101 to Sunman (approx. 4 miles) • After RR tracks turn right and follow signs to St. Nicholas Church St. Nicholas Church (approx. 3 miles) 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter License #140711 Sunman, IN 47041 Contact the parish office with any questions www.stnicholas-sunman.org (812) 623-2964 License: 141608 Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016

is to never, ever put things off. If you produce immediate effects, it will all being the youngest.” He offers this advice HIGH SCHOOL have a task that has a deadline or that’s pay off in the end, sometimes in the for confronting that challenge: continued from page 1 important, just get it done. Turning in most unexpected ways.” “It is incredibly important to put a project or a paper Jacqueline yourself out there. The more you put Lockrem says. that only reflects half experienced one of yourself outside your comfort zone, the “When I joined cross country, it your talent—because those “unexpected quicker you will adapt and thrive. helped me become a better friend with you waited until the ways” this summer. “For example, as a freshman, I decided some people and create friendships with last minute—is never “I was taking a to apply to be a class co-president. I other people I normally wouldn’t hang worth it. You will variety of courses— was very nervous, considering that out with. By trying something different, do yourself a favor mostly math and I had never done something such you may end up finding something getting a head start on science courses—and as this. Yet, participating in student you’re passionate about, and you’ll find a homework and other I checked the mail one council ended up being one of the most great community there.” Carson Hambrick projects, and your Jacqueline Kennedy day over the summer. influential experiences of my life. I Carson Hambrick’s passion flows grades will definitely I got a letter from learned to be a leader, to speak in public, as she shares her advice to incoming reflect your hard work.” Phi Beta Kappa telling me that I won an to get involved, and to handle more high school freshmen. Jacqueline Kennedy has seen the award as Scecina’s recipient for the 2016 responsibilities. Being a student council “Enjoy the little things,” says Carson, rewards of that “high focus, hard Outstanding Academic Achievement co-president encouraged me to further a senior at Father Michael Shawe work” approach in her first three years Award for High School Juniors. I did not my leadership skills.” Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison. at Father Thomas Scecina Memorial know that this award existed, so it came Most of all, Jonathon believes “I am now a senior and thinking about High School in Indianapolis. as a surprise to me and an effect of my incoming freshmen will get their high graduating this coming year makes “I want all freshmen to know that hard work.” school experience off to a positive start if me extremely sad because I wish I had they need to take every opportunity to Even as a senior, Jonathon Anderson they follow a basic, six-step approach: appreciated more of my high school improve themselves, to give 100 percent of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis “I encourage all freshmen to be career. I remember being a freshman, and of their effort in all that they do, and to remembers one of the most difficult bold, work hard, keep your grades just counting down the days until I was a always hang onto their faith, as it will challenges that most incoming freshmen up, be yourself, attend school senior and just ready to be at the top. help them persevere,” the Scecina senior face: “It can be intimidating entering a events and activities, and always be “Another piece of advice I would give says. “Even if all their hard work doesn’t new school with new people, especially compassionate.” † Message to freshmen: High school is a time to get involved, strive to improve By John Shaughnessy coast, you’ll do fine, but if you push yourself to take Hambrick, a senior at Father Michael Shawe Memorial harder classes, you may find things you want to do Jr./Sr. High School in Madison. “It has helped shape me Here are some other pieces of advice that high school the rest of your life, and you’ll learn that you can push into the person I am today by giving me leadership and seniors want to share with incoming freshmen to help yourself,” says Jack Lockrem, a senior at Bishop Chatard social skills.” them make the most of their high school experience: High School in Indianapolis. Learn outside the classroom. “While on the math Become the person you want to be. “High school is Create positive relationships with your teachers. “Be academic super bowl team, I learned extra math skills, all about building your character and flourishing into the friendly with your teachers. Create a positive relationship and our school’s Right to Life club has taught me more person that you want to be,” says Jonathon Anderson, a with them,” says Jack. “Talk with them after class and about the importance of life,” says Jacqueline Kennedy, a senior at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. casually joke with them—outside the classroom. I have senior at Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School “I have gained confidence, motivation and vision from found that having those kinds of relationships with in Indianapolis. my experiences. I just recently started a windshield repair teachers has helped me expand my horizons, and helped Always strive to improve. “Even as I head into my business, and hope to grow that over the course of my me narrow down what I want to do with my life.” senior year, I plan on continuing to try my best, keep senior year. I am also very excited to work for Habitat for Get involved. “Sports, clubs, programs, student involved and become a better person than I was last year,” Humanity in Morgan County this year.” council, prom committee—I have been involved in many Jacqueline says. “The goal is to keep improving in every Challenge yourself academically. “If you try to of these, and I do not regret it one bit,” says Carson way that I can.” † Parents: Make time for prayer, Sunday Mass a priority for your family By John Shaughnessy “Before they leave for school, say this pray with them, the Sabbath.’ ” ‘Dear Jesus, I love you. Please help me this day to be • “It’s not too late for our families to celebrate As a new school year begins, the focus for children kind, gentle and quick to obey.’ ” this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy,” says Mindy and adults usually turns to studies, sports and other • “The source and summit of the Catholic faith is Ernstberger, principal of Our Lady of Providence extracurricular activities. Yet the school year can also be the Eucharist,” says Matt Hollowell, the principal of Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville. a time for families to strengthen their faith. Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School in Indianapolis. She suggests that families travel either to SS. Peter Catholic school principals from across the “So celebrate the Eucharist as a family at a Mass and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis or the Archabbey archdiocese were recently asked to share their advice every Sunday.” Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in St. Meinrad on how children and parents can work together to • “Read Matthew Kelly’s Building Better Families,” to pass through the “Doors of Mercy” there as part strengthen their faith. Here are some of their thoughts: says Kim Becker, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton of the process for receiving a plenary indulgence. • “Pray with, around and for your children each School in Richmond. “We incorporate some of the (See related story on page 15.) morning when you wake,” says Angela Bostrom, ideas in our daily announcements. Also, make the “By this experience, families can truly grow principal of St. Malachy School in Brownsburg. 10 Commandments a priority— especially ‘Keep holy spiritually together.” † Tips to parents will help children make the most of the school year Special to The Criterion Communicate. “You are your child’s first teacher. gift from God. He/she is capable of great things. Catholic school leaders and teachers look to you as your While children learn differently and at varied rates, all As a parent and an educator, Gina Fleming knows the child’s greatest advocate. Share what you know about can learn and grow. Support your child by enforcing impact that both roles can have on a child’s education. your child’s spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and healthy study habits, good work ethic, perseverance Here, the superintendent of Catholic schools for the physical strengths and needs. Be open to hearing what and persistence. Insist upon personal best in behavior, archdiocese offers five tips to parents to help their child these professional educators witness as well. You are attitude and performance.” make the most of their school year. modeling the keys of effective communication for your Be the Christian example our children deserve. Trust. “Trust that your Catholic child on a daily basis.” “You have already shown your love for your child in school leaders, teachers and staff Engage. “Take advantage of the opportunities to countless ways, one of which is choosing Catholic members care deeply for your child share in the formation of our youths by getting involved education for him/her. Your actions, attitudes and and all others they serve. Though you in volunteer activities and on boards, commissions or behaviors speak much louder than words. Consider may not always agree, trust that your committees that serve the parish and/or school. the example you set when at home, at school, at the child’s best interest is at heart. (And Engage in service learning projects, Masses and other ball field, in the arrival/dismissal line, and throughout when you don’t agree, come to the celebrations of our faith. Not only will you have a better the community. table together to discuss. You will find sense of all that your child experiences, but you will also “Our children rely on each of us to be the face of that you have far more commonalities model for him/her the importance of good stewardship.” Christ to all we encounter, so that in turn, they can be Gina Fleming than differences.)” Maintain high expectations. “Your child is a special Christ to the world.” †

confession, especially your weaknesses, your struggles and Although the Mass brought the World Youth Day WYD your sins.” celebrations to an end, Pope Francis invited the youths to continued from page 1 “Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to him with all your heart, continue along the path that began with their pilgrimage to to respond generously and to follow him! Don’t let your Krakow and bring the remembrance of God’s love to others. loving everyone, even our enemies.” soul grow numb, but aim for the goal of a beautiful love “Trust the memory of God: his memory is not a ‘hard The pope noted that Jesus looks at all people with the which also demands sacrifice,” the pope said. disk’ that saves and archives all our data, but a tender heart same gaze he looked at Zacchaeus, not taking into account Zacchaeus’ final obstacle, he noted, did not come full of compassion that rejoices in definitively erasing every his sins, wealth or social standing. from within, but from the “grumbling of the crowd, who trace of evil,” the pope said. “God counts on you for what you are, not for what you first blocked him and then criticized him” for being a sinner. Before concluding the Mass with the recitation of the possess. In his eyes, the clothes you wear or the kind of God challenges Christians to be more powerful than evil Angelus prayer, the pope invited the youths to carry the cell phone you use are of absolutely no concern. He doesn’t by loving everyone, and to risk being ridiculed for believing “spiritual breath of fresh air” back to their countries and care whether you are stylish or not, he cares about you! In “in the gentle and unassuming power of mercy,” he said. communities and “wherever God’s providence leads you.” his eyes, you are precious and your value is priceless,” the As he did with Zacchaeus, Jesus looks beyond That same providence, he concluded, is “one step ahead pope said. appearances and faults to the heart—something young of us” and “has already determined the next stop in this Another obstacle, the pope continued, is the people are called to imitate, the pope said. great pilgrimage begun in 1985 by St. John Paul II! “paralysis of shame,” one that Zacchaeus overcame by “Don’t stop at the surface of things; distrust the worldly “So now I am happy to announce that the next World climbing the sycamore tree at “the risk of appearing cult of appearances, applying makeup on our souls so we Youth Day—after the two that will be held on the diocesan completely ridiculous.” seem better than we are,” he said. “Instead, establish the level—will take place in 2019 in Panama,” Pope Francis Pope Francis encouraged the young men and women most secure connection, that of the heart that sees and told the youths. † to not be ashamed in bringing “everything to the Lord in transmits goodness without tiring.” The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Page 9 PILGRIMS continued from page 1 only significant and lasting if they led us to encounter Jesus Christ. “And it seems that many of us did have profound encounters with Jesus Christ during our days in Krakow. There was a heavy emphasis on the sacraments and on mercy, and the joy of the multitude gathered from all the nations wasn’t just a party or a concert or a meeting place. The Holy Father and the events of World Youth Day really helped direct our focus to Jesus and the Church.”

‘A poignant reminder of what heaven is’ The closing Mass was “a poignant reminder of what heaven is,” according to Father Hollowell, who led 26 youths from Annunciation Parish in Brazil and St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle to World Youth Day. Father Hollowell recalled some of the defining experiences for the group in the last 24 hours of World Youth Day—“walking in for five miles as the crowds continue to grow, spending a night in the field in a vigil of adoration and song, and then waking up and having Mass with Pope Francis—with people and flags as far as you can see in every direction. “It was a poignant reminder of what heaven is—people from every tribe and language gathered around the altar of the Lamb,” Father Hollowell noted. “Now my prayer is that all of our attendees accept Christ’s call, and the Church’s call, to be a saint.” The experiences of the closing weekend had a lasting impact on the young pilgrims from the archdiocese. Above, Pope Francis walks “It was amazing to see that kind of crowd—that many with World Youth Day pilgrims people around my age together. And still, during prayer as he arrives for a July 30 and Mass, they all were so reverent,” said Matt Del Busto, prayer vigil at the Field of a 19-year-old student at Butler University in Indianapolis. Mercy in Krakow, Poland. “It was clear that they took their faith seriously.” (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Catherine Fleszewski will always remember the feeling she had during eucharistic adoration at the Left, World Youth Day pilgrims Saturday night vigil. hold candles during eucharistic “Seeing the universal Church kneeling before the Lord adoration with Pope Francis was really profound,” said Fleszewski, 24, a member of at the July 30 prayer vigil at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. “I loved the Field of Mercy in Krakow, the multi-lingual Divine Mercy Chaplet, just knowing Poland. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, that the Lord’s mercy is universal, and for everyone Catholic Standard) and open to everyone. All we have to do is be humble enough to accept it. Once we choose joy and trust in the Lord, his mercy is just going to flow into our hearts in a beautiful way.”

‘An imprint on our hearts’ Scott Williams also recalled the beauty of that scene, even with all the hardships of walking for eight hours to arrive at the field where everyone converged for the Saturday night vigil and the Sunday morning Mass with Pope Francis. “It was a beautiful reminder that in life there will be some suffering along the way, but we are all in it together,” said Williams, coordinator of youth ministry for the archdiocese. “That Saturday evening, we knelt in silent adoration with young people covering each horizon. The magnitude of the gathering was awe-inspiring. It was not only the number of young people; it was clear to see that the magnitude of God came alive as volunteers passed out candles to each pilgrim. The light of our young Church shined bright for miles.” Sunday’s Mass was just as powerful. “Mass with our Holy Father left an imprint on our hearts,” Williams said. “As our group gathered around small radio transmitters to hear the interpretation of the homily, we were inspired by our Holy Father’s words of encouragement to be advocates for change in our culture. We were sent off with a mission—to integrate hope into our home parishes.” Katie Sahm recalled another “beautiful moment” from earlier in the week when Father Augenstein led a small Above, Pope Francis prays as he celebrates group of young adults from the archdiocese on a walking the World Youth Day closing Mass on tour of the life of St. John Paul II. July 31 at the Field of Mercy in Krakow, Poland. “We visited the house that he and his father lived (CNS photo/Bob Roller) in when they moved to Krakow,” said Sahm, associate director of the archdiocese’s Office of Young Adult and Left, on July 23, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin College Campus Ministry. “These were very formative celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the years for St. John Paul since he was a young adult at the Vatican with 104 youths from the archdiocese. time and discovering his priesthood. It was also a time The special Mass was part of the group’s 12-day when he lost his dad. spiritual journey while attending World Youth Day “After we went into the house, we gathered in the front in Krakow, Poland. (submitted photo) garden area and decided to pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet and offer it for the repose of the soul of Father Eric’s in St. Peter’s had a profound impact on them,” said Combine such moments with the memories of the Mass father who recently passed. As a group, we have so much Father Meyer, who led 34 young people from All Saints with Pope Francis and the World Youth Day theme of love for Father Eric. He has been such a gift to us that in Parish in Dearborn County on the pilgrimage. “Blessed are the Merciful,” and the impact on the pilgrims our gratitude to him, all we could think of to do in return He also won’t forget the example of one of the youths from the archdiocese is life-changing, say two local was to offer this prayer.” from All Saints as they walked miles to the open field leaders of the journey. on a day when the sun blazed, there was no shade, and “We did quite a bit of reflecting on the way home,” A life-changing journey of faith temperatures rose to 90 degrees. Father Meyer said. “From their experiences and their The 104 youths from the archdiocese also had a “We talked a lot about this being a pilgrimage and exposure to the universal Church, they now know they’re memorable moment early in the week when their not a vacation, and how it will entail suffering and not alone. Their faith is so much bigger than themselves, pilgrimage led them to Rome, where Archbishop Joseph hardship,” Father Meyer recalled. “One of our youths has than their parish, than they ever imagined.” W. Tobin was visiting at the same time on official Vatican rheumatoid arthritis. It was so bad for her on the walk that Father Augenstein added, “The Polish people are proud business. Archbishop Tobin celebrated Mass with the she cried. But she wouldn’t complain, and she wouldn’t to be Catholic—and that pride was contagious. I think youths near the tomb of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica. give up. She was a witness to the other youths. She was a many of us from the United States want to bring that “Having our chief shepherd with us to celebrate Mass witness to me.” Catholic pride and joy back to our own communities.” † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Benedictine monks celebrate jubilees at Saint Meinrad Criterion staff report chaplain at Fort Knox in Kentucky for many years. Cloud Abbey closed in 2013, Father John transferred to After his career as a teacher, he ministered as the Saint Meinrad Archabbey. The Benedictine monks at Saint Meinrad Archabbey chaplain for Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro, Ark., Newly elected Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak in St. Meinrad celebrated the 60th priesthood ordination and later as the infirmary chaplain at Sacred Heart recently appointed Father John to serve as prior (second in jubilee of Benedictine Father Mel Patton and the Monastery in Yankton, S.D. He currently resides in the authority) of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. He also ministers as 50th priesthood ordination jubilees of Benedictine Father monastery infirmary. an adjunct priest at St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad and John McMullen and Benedictine Father Warren Heitz Father John McMullen is a native of Vincennes, St. Boniface Parish in Fulda, and as a commuting chaplain on May 29. Ind. He became a monk of the former Blue Cloud for Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind. Father Mel Patton, a native of Fairview Village (now Abbey in Marvin, S.D., on Aug. 1, 1960, and made Father Warren Heitz is a native of Huntingburg, Ind., Fairview Park), Ohio, made his first profession of vows his first profession of vows on coming to Saint Meinrad as a high school student in 1954. on July 31, 1953, and was ordained to the priesthood on Aug. 15, 1961. He completed high school, college and theology studies Sept. 22, 1956. He earned his He studied at the former Saint at Saint Meinrad. He joined the bachelor’s degree from John Carroll Meinrad High School and Saint monastery in 1960, and made University in Cleveland, a master of Meinrad College from 1955-60, his first profession of vows on divinity from Saint Meinrad School completing his undergraduate Aug. 15, 1961. He was ordained a of Theology, and did post-graduate studies at Blue Cloud Abbey. priest on May 1, 1966. work at Marquette University in He studied theology at St. Bede He also studied at the Milwaukee, Wis. Abbey in Peru, Ill., and was University of Notre Dame in Prior to coming to Saint Meinrad, ordained a priest on May 29, 1966. northern Indiana, earning a Father Mel served in the Army from He did graduate studies at The master’s degree in institutional 1944-46, where he received the Catholic University of America in administration in 1972. Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Fr. John McMullen, OSB Washington from 1967-69. He holds Father Warren has served in a At Saint Meinrad, he taught a master’s degree in library science. variety of assignments, including Fr. Mel Patton, OSB Latin, English, music and As a monk of Blue Cloud, he served in various Fr. Warren Heitz, OSB assistant business manager, journalism at the former Saint Meinrad High School and assignments, including 40 years as the abbey librarian. He purchasing agent, director of corporate services, director of College. He was also organist for the monastic community also ministered in area parishes and as the abbey treasurer. alumni relations, and parish assistance. for many years. He served as director of retreats and He served the Native Americans at St. Ann’s Indian He currently serves as the editor of the Ordo for the director of public relations at Saint Meinrad and as a Mission in Belcourt, N.D., for three years. When Blue Swiss-American Benedictine Congregation. † Catholics urged not to give in to hatred after French priest’s death WASHINGTON (CNS)—While Vatican Insider two days after the echoed that sentiment nearly a week later, of different faiths. We must not allow the Catholics mourn the senseless killing of 85-year-old priest was killed during Mass telling reporters at World Youth Day in terrorists to achieve their twisted goal.” a beloved French priest, Church leaders in St.-Etienne-du-Rouvray. The attackers, Krakow, Poland, that it is a great danger to But messages not to give in to hate have emphasized that shock and grief who slit the priest’s throat, claimed demonize Islam after such an attack. “We competed against the vitriolic din on social over this attack cannot fuel hatred against allegiance to the Islamic State and the are talking here about fanatic terrorists media linking Muslims and immigrants as Muslims or immigrants. group later claimed responsibility for the who are persecuting Christians, and we a group to the act of terror in France and “Whoever makes this choice, profanes priest’s murder. have to be very clear we are not painting other recent terrorist attacks. Christian martyrdom,” said Chaldean Paris Cardinal Andre Vingt-Trois’ everyone with the same brush,” he said. “Attacks like what we saw in Rouen Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad, immediate reaction to the attack was to Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, CEO of have the potential to harm relations warning that responding with hatred urge Catholics to “overcome hatred that Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic Media between Christians and Muslims. But so or increased suspicion is “sacrilegious comes in their heart,” and not to “enter Foundation, likewise stressed in a July 27 do our own responses,” said Jordan Denari blasphemy” of the priest’s death. the game” of the Islamic State that “wants Facebook post: “ISIS is not Islam. ISIS and Duffner, a research fellow at Georgetown “These people betray and disrespect to set children of the same family in any form of terrorism in the name of God University’s Bridge Initiative studying Father Jacques more than those who opposition to each other.” is an aberration of religion.” Islamophobia. inspired their killers,” he told the Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley Father Rosica, who also is the Duffner, in a July 28 e-mail to English-language assistant to the Catholic News Service, said she has been Holy See Press Office, said: “We must “disappointed by a number of comments distinguish between true religion and made by Catholics, even clergy, on social the twisted religion used to justify media who are reacting to this tragedy hatred and violence.” He also stressed in a way that blames Muslims and their the need “now more than ever” for religion and that seems to sow more Christian-Muslim dialogue. division than bonds. Muslim and political leaders similarly “As Catholics, our response to called out the Islamic State for its ploy Father Jacques’ murder in Normandy must to provoke religious hostilities. France’s be to open our arms wider to our Muslim Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Islamic brothers and sisters,” she said, adding that State militants aimed to “attack one the priest, who was friends with the town’s religion to provoke a war of religion.” imam, would want that. The Council on American-Islamic She also said Christians should “stop Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim calling on Muslims to condemn these civil rights and advocacy organization, murders and attacks” because they have condemned the attack, and also said the already been doing so. She also noted “apparent goal of the cowardly murderers that the “vast majority of Muslims have is to create divisions between faiths, and no more to do with terrorist groups than to breed hostility between the followers Christians do.” †

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By Mike Perleberg school and how things happened then, how Special to The Criterion they walked to school or went home for lunch,” said parishioner Sherri Horn. LAWRENCEBURG—The bricks that St. Lawrence Parish’s first were fired on site and serve as the walls 175th anniversary event exhibits the parish’s and foundations of St. Lawrence Church in sense of humor. Parishioners will gather on Lawrenceburg withstood the deadly flood Aug. 10 for the first activity—a grill-out and of 1937. pitch-in dinner for the feast of St. Lawrence. Now 175 years since the parish was The parish’s namesake was a martyr for the founded in 1842, when Mass was celebrated faith who was punished by being roasted in a 60-foot by 40-foot house in the heart over an iron grill, but according to legend of the southeastern Indiana city, its people still quipped to his torturers, “Turn me are flooded with pride and anticipation of over,” and “I’m done on this side.” the parish’s anniversary celebration of their The celebration continues on Sept. 24 treasures—past, present and future. with a tour of stained-glass windows at “The challenge that I’m presenting to churches throughout Lawrenceburg. the parish is that we have received this St. Lawrence Church’s 12 windows Students at St. Lawrence School in Lawrenceburg prepare to celebrate a May crowning earlier this legacy. What is the legacy that we are going were donated in 1899 by parishioners year. (Submitted photo) to pass on to the next generations?” said and organizations including the Knights Father Peter Gallagher, the parish’s pastor of St. Lawrence and St. Ann’s Ladies St. Lawrence since 2010. Sodality. They depict scenes ranging Church Father Gallagher and a small group of from Jesus Christ’s resurrection to the withstood the deadly flood the parish’s leaders have planned several apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to of the Ohio events and ministries to mark the start of the 14-year-old St. Bernadette Sourbirous in River in 1937, celebration of the parish’s 175th anniversary Lourdes, France. when more during the Holy Year of Mercy. “Sources such as articles from the than 1 million The ministries include Breaking Bread, a newspaper and Ancestry.com have allowed people were free community breakfast for those in need. us to research the stories of the families who left homeless It is held every Saturday morning in the also donated windows,” said Horn, who has and 385 people basement of the church. been researching the stories of the families died. (Submitted “Breaking Bread is a simple way that behind each window for a booklet to be photo) our parish is reaching out to help those published. in need. Some come to make breakfast In October, the longtime parish will because they need to serve, others come recognize the Sisters of St. Francis based to enjoy breakfast because they need in Oldenburg for their many years of food, company or a glimmer of hope,” service to St. Lawrence. Their efforts said Eileen Weisenbach Keller, one of the were instrumental in the founding of ministry organizers. St. Lawrence School, which opened in 1927. Father Gallagher and other dedicated Details of a parish mission in November Facts about St. Lawrence Parish parishioners are also taking the Good News and a cultural food festival in March 2017 • The parish was considered mission on June 2, 1867, with a large crowd of to inmates at the local Dearborn County jail remain in the planning stages, with more to territory when families started holding visitors traveling from Cincinnati and every week. be shared in the coming weeks and months. Masses in a rented home in 1840. The Indianapolis by steamboat or train. A new ministry called Homes from St. Lawrence Parish’s 175th anniversary parish was founded in 1842. • During the parish’s 150th anniversary the Heart is partnering with Habitat for celebration will culminate in August • It was one of the first parishes founded in 1992, Father Carmen Petrone, the Humanity to build a home for a local family. of 2017 with a Mass celebrated by after the then-Diocese of Vincennes, parish’s pastor at the time, successfully Those members who can enjoy the Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin. which later became the Archdiocese of led a fundraising campaign to fellowship of Mass In addition to the events, the Indianapolis, was founded. complete updates to the church. and other events at 175th anniversary of St. Lawrence Parish • The cornerstone of the first church Father Petrone died suddenly in 1993, the parish have been will be commemorated with a time capsule, was laid in 1842, on the west side of and the new street-level entrance and bringing updates special books, shirts, banners, prayer cards Walnut Street, near where U.S. 50 handicap accessible elevator were from the parish, food, and more. exists today. It was dedicated in 1847. named “The Carmen Connection” in and companionship “To have accomplished 175 years • The foundation work of the current his honor. to sick and homebound of a parish and its history continuing is St. Lawrence Church was started on • St. Lawrence Parish is now exploring parishioners. significant,” Father Gallagher said. April 9, 1866, at a lot on the east side the addition of a community “When you talk with of Walnut Street just across from the gathering space and other building older people, they like (Mike Perleberg is a member of original church’s site. It was dedicated improvements. † Fr. Peter Gallagher to reminisce about the St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg.) † Catholics urged to fast, pray for peace; group plans novena for nation MANCHESTER, N.H. (CNS)— abstinence on Aug. 12. He also directed in our country and abroad unites us in times of war and unrest as a special appeal Bishop Peter A. Libasci of Manchester, that special prayers for peace be said at shock, horror and outrage. Let us turn to to Mary for peace. Some parishes will also N.H., is urging Catholics to pray and Masses on Sunday, Aug. 14, and urged Almighty God with acts of atonement have a procession with a picture, statue, fast for peace in response to the ongoing Catholics to also go to Mass on Aug. 15 to and reparation and ask him to grant to our banner or icon of Mary. violence in the U.S. and around the world. say additional prayers for peace. world his healing peace.” U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, “The current civil unrest in our Meanwhile, the Holy League based in Bishop Libasci, writing nine days patron of the Knights of Malta, has country, the acts of unspeakable violence La Crosse, Wisc., and the Men of Christ before a priest was killed while celebrating endorsed the “Novena for Our Nation” in Orlando, Dallas, Baton Rouge, and in are organizing a novena for the nation to Mass near Rouen, France, said: “Calamity and a national rosary rally planned for the Nice, France, the violence and political take place on Aug. 15-Oct. 7. in our streets and the rampant seething feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Oct. 7 instability in Turkey, and the ongoing In his letter, Bishop Libasci also asked of perverse evil in our world, always in Washington, sponsored by a group of suffering in the Middle East—all are “religious leaders of all persuasions, and seeking more to devour, causes me to Catholic laity and priests supported by the clear expressions of a rampant evil in all people of good will” to join Catholics wonder how each of these horrors can be Holy League and Men of Christ. our time,” Bishop Libasci wrote in a in solidarity “as a visible sign of hope in met with the same tired phrases of shock “There is no doubt that our beloved July 17 statement, saying: “Individual our world.” and outrage and now-routine expressions nation is in one of the worst crises which Catholics as well as the Church as a whole “I am calling on all people to pray for of sympathy.” it has ever experienced, a profound must do more.” an end to violence,” he wrote. The bishop said the day of fasting for moral crisis which generates division The letter, addressed to New “Regardless of our differing religious adults should be one full meal and two on all levels,” Cardinal Burke said in a Hampshire Catholics, asked them to beliefs, or differences in culture and smaller meals and should be considered statement. He is spiritual adviser to the commit to a day of fasting and partial background, the ongoing bloodshed as a time to make communal penance for Holy League. the current civil unrest and to pray for the “Today we find ourselves in a spiritual conversion of hearts. battle. Government actions and court ‘I am calling on all people to pray for an end to For the Aug. 14 Mass, he suggested that rulings are in conflict with God’s law,” violence. Regardless of our differing religious prayers be taken from the Roman Missal’s Father Richard Heilman, Holy League beliefs, or differences in culture and background, Masses for various needs and occasions— president, said in a statement. “Persecution the ongoing bloodshed in our country and abroad “In Time of War or Civil Disturbance.” of traditional religious belief and He also suggested that Catholics make practice is unprecedented. In this Jubilee unites us in shock, horror and outrage. Let us every effort to attend Mass on Aug. 15, Year of Mercy, we are called upon to turn to Almighty God with acts of atonement and the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, help turn our country back toward God. reparation and ask him to grant to our world his which is not a holy day of obligation in the ... There is no stronger weapon in this healing peace.’ U.S. this year since it falls on a Monday. spiritual battle than the rosary.” He said churches throughout the —Bishop Peter A. Libasci of Manchester, N.H. state will have exposition of the (For more information about the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the novena and rosary rally, go to rosary, which historically is prayed during novenaforournation.com.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink For The Journey/Effie Caldarola 20th-century Church: ‘The unknown pope,’ Benedict XV The need for (Second in a series of columns) 1917, he issued a peace plan in which he was a courageous and authentic prophet of witnesses like defined war as “useless massacre.” However, peace, and strove with brave courage first of One of Pope Benedict XV’s biographers it was rejected by both sides. all to avert the tragedy of the war and then to Edith Stein called him “the unknown pope.” Except for When the war ended, the Holy See was not limit its harmful consequences.” You cannot overstate how strange and Pope John Paul I, who died invited to participate in the peace conference Benedict XV also realized that the perplexing this U.S. election season has after only a month after his held at Versailles in 1918. However, Holy See had to do something to make its been. election, Benedict XV is U.S. President Woodrow Wilson met with diplomacy more effective. Along with his The call to fear and isolationism, the probably the least well-known Pope Benedict before the conference, the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Gasparri, occasional drumbeat of pope of the 20th century. first time an American president met with a and Nuncio Eugenio Pacelli (the future nationalism approaching But his legacy of diplomacy pope. (It would not happen again until the Pope Pius XII), he increased the number xenophobia depresses and ecclesiology continue to presidency of Dwight Eisenhower.) of countries with which the Holy See had me. Have we heard the this day. When his diplomatic efforts failed, diplomatic relations. whispers of scapegoating of He was elected pope on Sept. 3, 1914, Benedict turned to humanitarian initiatives At the beginning of World War I, the certain people? a little more than a month after the start of to lessen the impact of the war, such as the Holy See had diplomatic relations only with I found it so consoling World War I. Like his predecessors, Leo XIII exchange of prisoners of war and wounded the Austro-Hungarian and Russian empires, that in the midst of the and Pius X, he never left the Vatican after soldiers, and delivering food to Europe’s both of which collapsed during the war. By campaign season, a Sunday Gospel reading his election, considering himself a “prisoner hungry. The Holy See spent 82 million lire— the time Benedict died in 1922, the Holy See in July yielded the parable of the good in the Vatican” by the Italian government. about $8 billion today—aiding prisoners of had relations with nearly all of the great Samaritan. But he immediately declared the Holy war, and priests and bishops visited prisoner powers, with the notable exceptions of the Once again, Jesus makes his point when See’s neutrality in the war and, from that camps on the pope’s behalf. United States and the Soviet Union. the two religious figures cross the road to perspective, exerted all his efforts to mediate All these efforts impressed at least Pope Benedict XV also issued the avoid the injured man left for dead, while its end. He developed the Church’s doctrine one man, Pope Benedict XVI. He said, “I 1917 Code of Canon Law, the first time that the outsider, the stranger, stops and helps on just war. wanted to be called Benedict XVI in order canon law had been codified. He might be him with great mercy and compassion. Benedict XV issued 13 encyclicals, and to create a spiritual bond with Benedict XV, “the unknown pope,” but his seven years as I am struck that in this Scripture, Jesus five of them concerned peace. So, too, did who steered the Church through the period pope had a tremendous impact on the Church does not emphasize that the wounded man two of his three apostolic exhortations. In of turmoil caused by the First World War. He since his pontificate.† is my neighbor. Instead, Jesus asks us which of the three travelers proved himself It’s All Good/Patti Lamb a neighbor to the fellow in the ditch. This puts the onus on me. To whom do I A prayer to God to embrace change, new beginnings in life prove myself a neighbor? And what streets have I crossed to avoid being a neighbor? August is upon us, which means the them, I asked for his business card and for that it’s not always fair and it can certainly This summer, the world mourned the start of a new school year. Our household information I could give to them. be uncomfortable, but I applauded the death of Elie Wiesel, whose life gave is experiencing more than The man was a high-level—and man’s faith, progress and determination. We profound witness to the horrors of the our typical amount of well-educated—professional, and his all agreed that the most important element Jewish Holocaust. Wiesel’s experiences back-to-school anxiety, business card certainly reflected that. of dealing with change is clinging to God in Auschwitz and Buchenwald were particularly because my As he spoke, however, he struggled a through it all. recounted in the profoundly moving children are changing bit with his speech and particularly had This discussion reopened the “new memoir Night, which remains one of the schools this year and every trouble recalling a certain word during our school year” can of worms, and it was transcendent testimonies from a survivor of little detail is new to us. conversation. almost time for bed. That’s when we the death camps. From start times and He leaned in and said quietly, “Please decided that the best thing we could do with On Aug. 9, Catholics celebrate the feast bus routes to new teachers and cafeteria forgive my speech.” all of our uncertainties was to give them to of a woman who did not survive the camps, procedures, both kids are nervous about the “I am recovering from a stroke,” he God, so I tucked the kids in, and wrote this but remains a witness no less. We honor changes ahead. added. He went on to explain that he is prayer for new beginnings. the memory of Edith Stein, also known as “What if I have a hard time with my re-adjusting to life after this setback he Loving God, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, born to locker combination?” my son asked, out didn’t see coming. He told me how far he I ask you to bless this new beginning. devout Jewish parents in Germany in 1891. of nowhere, on the way to the grocery has come, with the help of attentive medical Though much has changed, I know your A brilliant academic, Stein one afternoon. providers, patient therapists and God, in love for me will never change. eventually left her family’s faith and “I forget how the lunch line works!” just 16 weeks. He had to relearn some basic Please remind me of your presence in embraced atheism. But a reading of the my daughter exclaimed one evening skills you and I take for granted. the kindness, patience and guidance others autobiography of the mystic St. Teresa after dinner. “In a way, I’ve had to ‘start over,’ even extend to me in this new place. of Avila brought Stein, in 1922, to Similar questions and concerns have though I’ve been doing this [profession] for Help me to be the best version of myself, Catholicism. She entered a Carmelite been popping up all summer, and my years,” he said. so that I may flourish here—mentally, convent in 1933. husband and I have repeatedly addressed That brief encounter gave me hope about physically and spiritually. Let my Christ Germany was entering its darkest days. them in an effort to give the kids peace of embracing change. light shine for others, so that they may know Stein realized that her presence in the mind about the upcoming changes. New beginnings are inevitable. Some your goodness. German convent was threatening not just Then something happened at work changes we welcome, and others—well, Anoint this threshold with your peace. I her own life, but that of her Carmelite that helped me open a dialogue with they can be heartbreaking. I’m learning place my hand in yours, God. Together, let’s sisters. Under darkness of night, she the kids about new beginnings and how that the best way to deal with life’s begin. slipped out of Germany and went to a they never stop. curveballs is through prayer and trusting in Amen. Carmelite convent in the Netherlands. A well-dressed, prominent looking God’s goodness. But even there she wasn’t safe. Both gentleman walked into my workplace to I told my kids about the gentleman who (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna she and her sister, also a convert to speak with the owners, but they were at came to my workplace, and explained that Parish in Plainfield, is a regular columnist Catholicism, were sent to Auschwitz where an off-site meeting. Because he missed life is full of change and starting over. I said for The Criterion.) † she was killed in the gas chamber. Imagine, a cloistered nun threatening the authorities Your Family/Bill Dodds simply on the basis of her heritage. How does madness like this take over a Recognizing the stages of caregiving and your new role government? St. John Paul II called Stein “an More and more people in the U.S. are and prognosis. The caregiver begins to look learn about and use new coping strategies outstanding daughter of Israel and, at the becoming caregivers for family members. for resources for stress management and for and begin to feel more in control and same time, a daughter of Carmel.” A 2015 report by the National Alliance for informal support, such as family and friends. more confident. Each day, we see other witnesses to the Caregiving and the AARP • Acting like a caregiver. The caregiver • Preparing for the end of caregiving. Holocaust like Wiesel silenced by death. Public Policy Institute notes, is actually doing the work, increasing The caregiver understands that the role of Perhaps at no time in recent history have “The estimated prevalence the number of tasks and their frequency, caregiving will end with the death of the we needed those witnesses more. What of caring for an adult is learning new skills and improving on others. loved one. In many ways, the caregiver causes a nation to turn on an entire group 16.6 percent, or 39.8 million As the family member’s health deteriorates, begins to grieve the loss of both the “once of people and scapegoat them as Germany Americans.” the caregiver begins to feel more stress. healthy beloved” and the person needing did? Is it realistic to think it could never As more people grow • Recognizing challenges. The care that family member has become. This happen here? into this role, it is important caregiver sees the impact of the situation: is the time the caregiver most clearly sees This spring, I was part of a group that for them to realize that there are stages the emotional strain for both the family the true value of caregiving, and the love welcomed a Syrian refugee family to our in the caregiving process. Here are the member and the caregiver, the family and respect he or she has for the one who state. Well-vetted, these refugees approved stages of caregiving that some researchers member’s resistance to accepting help and has needed care. by our Department of State are longing for have identified, although each individual the caregiver’s own exhaustion, anxiety • Moving on after death. The caregiver a better life and safety for their children. It caregiver won’t necessarily follow this and anger. experiences shock, even if death was was a small gesture of welcoming, and yet exact sequence. • Getting help. The caregiver expected, and grieves the loss of his or we were told to keep the arrival of Syrians • Pre-caregiving. The caregiver sees acknowledges the need for help. The her loved one. There may be a period of quiet least it provoke fear and outrage. himself or herself as a helper, beginning to spirituality of the role of caregiving empty time in the day, a feeling of “now In this season of national challenge, we lend a hand with a limited number of tasks, becomes more apparent, and the caregiver what do I do?” This is a good time to rest must seek out what Abraham Lincoln so but doesn’t identify as a “caregiver.” incorporates prayer and the awareness of and reminisce, to find and use professional eloquently called “the better angels of our • Self-identifying. Those caregiving God into daily activities. The caregiver help and/or a support group for dealing with nature.” Those angels are sorely needed tasks have increased to the point where locates and accepts formal support from grief. Acceptance and appreciation of the right now. the caregiver realizes and says, “I am a social services and expands informal help experience will gradually come. We pray to Edith Stein to guide us in caregiver.” The caregiver now defines the to include the extended family, more friends mercy. We pray to be like the Samaritan role or continues to “just do it.” and the parish community. (Bill Dodds and his late wife, who did not hesitate to be a neighbor. We • Studying and researching. Adopting • Managing the role of caregiver. With Monica, were the founders of the pray for our country. the role of a student, the caregiver wants that added help, the caregiver begins to be Friends of St. John the Caregiver, to know and understand a loved one’s more proactive in approaching the role. The www.FSJC.org. He can be contacted at (Effie Caldarola writes for Catholic News condition or illness, including the symptoms caregiver may decide on a “game plan,” [email protected].) † Service.) † The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Page 13

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, August 8 Friday, August 12 Sunday Readings St. Dominic, priest St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Ezekiel 1;2-5, 24-28c religious Sunday, August 7, 2016 Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14 Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 that the Gospels were composed not • Wisdom 18:6-9 during the Lord’s time on Earth, but in the Matthew 17:22-27 or Ezekiel 16:59-63 • Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 decades after Jesus lived and preached. (Response) Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, • Luke 12:35-40 (Biblical scholars think that Luke’s Tuesday, August 9 5-6 Gospel relied heavily upon Mark’s, but St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Matthew 19:3-12 The Book of Wisdom is the source of used other sources as well. It may have virgin and martyr the first reading for this weekend. The been written around 80, a half century Hebrews’ flight from Egypt, where they after Jesus’ time.) Ezekiel 2:8-3:4 Saturday, August 13 had been enslaved, The author of Luke knew very well the Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, St. Pontian, pope and martyr began at night. stresses facing Christians at the time when 131 St. Hippolytus, priest and They saw God as the Gospel was composed. He witnessed Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 martyr their protector, assuring the looming persecution, and certainly Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32 that their escape would he experienced the struggle between the Wednesday, August 10 Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19 succeed. Moses was Gospel and the pagan culture. God’s instrument. So, the words of Jesus chosen by St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr Matthew 19:13-15 Very much a part the Evangelist, and read during this 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 of the story, therefore, weekend’s Masses, are encouraging. They Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9 Sunday, August 14 was the people’s also warn. John 12:24-26 Twentieth Sunday in recognition of God The Lord urged disciples to be Ordinary Time as their deliverer. Hebrew tradition never prepared, but also reassured them that he forgot God’s role in the Exodus. Thus, this will take care of them. Still, surviving on Thursday, August 11 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 reading from Wisdom proclaims the might Earth is not the ultimate goal. Believers St. Clare, virgin Psalm 40:2-4, 18 and mercy of God. will be vindicated by Jesus in the heavenly Ezekiel 12:1-12 Hebrews 12:1-4 This reference gives a logical basis for kingdom. Jesus is the bridegroom. The Psalm 78:56-59, 61-62 Luke 12:49-53 the Jewish belief in God, a purpose in all wedding banquet is the celebration of love Matthew 18:21-19:1 the wisdom literature in the Bible. and life in heaven. The second reading for this weekend is from the Epistle to the Hebrews, written Reflection for Jewish converts to Christianity who Only two things are certain in life, so faced the same difficulties as those they say, namely death and taxes. People Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle experienced by pagan converts in the first spend much time thinking about taxes, generations of the Church. filing returns on time, paying what is due, After the Jews’ rebellion against Rome, watching withholding statements, and Most parishes set up territorially, quashed so brutally by the Romans in 70, resisting political efforts to raise taxes. the legal system of the empire was no If they are healthy, few people think but OK to go to Mass elsewhere friendlier to Jews than it was to Christians. very much about death, however, even I have always had a great fear “man without a country” when it comes Christians faced persecution because though death is the fate of every living Q of confession. Once I got in a to permission notes to be godparents or they defied laws requiring worship of the being. It is too frightening to consider. It is confessional, I would sponsors, to get married or have a child Roman gods and goddesses, including easy to turn a blind eye to this reality. be so scared that I baptized, attend a Catholic school, even to the emperor. These readings are blunt and utterly would just say the arrange a funeral, etc. This epistle encouraged and challenged realistic. Death awaits us all. Aside from first thing I could think My family has been caught in this Jewish converts to Christianity. final death, we can create for ourselves the of, in order to get it loop, and moving is not a viable option. The reading literally sings about the living death of hopelessness and despair. over with. As a result, I Any recommendations? majesty and power of faith, continuing God wills that we live with peace in have never really made one of the themes in the previous reading. our hearts now, and that we live forever. a good confession in Canonically, most parishes are set up By acknowledging God and by receiving He gave us Moses and Abraham. He gave my entire life. Aterritorially (Canon 518). There is no Jesus, the Son of God, believers affirmed us Jesus, his only Son. Jesus will come I am now 70 years canonical obligation to register formally the fact that God is in human history, just again to take us to the eternal wedding old. I have asked God in a particular parish, although this is as he had been throughout the centuries. banquet in heaven. to forgive me, but I helpful to a parish administratively and to Abraham realized this. God gave him and As the Gospel tells us, as the Hebrews wonder if that’s enough. Our parish is a parishioner seeking needed permissions. his wife Sarah a child. Their prayers were longing for deliverance told us, we must small; the priest knows everyone, and that Without doing a single further thing, you answered. From this child, their son Isaac, prepare ourselves to live with Jesus by is part of the problem. But don’t tell me automatically belong to the parish where descended the Hebrew people. being faithful and by loving God above to go to another church for confession, you live. St. Luke’s Gospel provides the last all. God alone is our security and hope. He because that wouldn’t help; I would still You are, of course, free to go to Mass reading. It is always important to realize has proved it. † just clam up. wherever you want, and flexibility on this Can Jesus forgive me for this? I do try is a growing phenomenon in our nation of to be a good person and a good Catholic. ever-increasing mobility. My Journey to God (Iowa) Your territorial pastor does have certain jurisdiction over faith and In the words of the Vatican’s sacramental life. A Catholic marriage, ACongregation for Divine Worship for example, must take place in the Where He Will . . . and the Discipline of the Sacraments, territorial parish of one of the Catholic the sacrament of penance “requires each parties or with that pastor’s permission By Jenifer Tolle penitent to confess to a priest all mortal (Canons 1110 and 1111.1). sins ... after a diligent examination of Theoretically, whether you can join a Where do you go when life is troubling? conscience.” different parish is at the discretion of the To your Father’s arms where He will . . . Why not visit outside of the sacrament local bishop, but very few are strict about Lift you up and shower you with love and of penance with a priest you know and this. In general, bishops—and pastors— Hold His arms out to take your heavy load. explain your situation? He might help you are happy and grateful that someone He will say – Let me help, child. come to enough ease with the sacrament wants to join any parish. So all you need that you would then be able to make a to do is find a pastor willing to accept Where do you go when life is joyous? good confession. you, and I can guarantee you that there To your Father’s arms where He will . . . I would also encourage you to consider will be plenty. Laugh with you and be playful seeking out counseling from a mental And share in your stupendous happiness! health professional, hopefully one who (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth He will say – Life is good, child. understands the role of the Catholic faith in Doyle at [email protected] and your life. 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † Where do you go when life is frightening? Such a person might help you overcome To your Father’s arms where He will . . . your deep-seated fears and anxieties Hear your desperate cry of enough for you to experience the mercy Readers may submit prose Abba-Daddy and scatter all your fears. God yearns to shower upon all of us in the He will say – You are safe, child. great sacrament of penance. or poetry for faith column (Jenifer Tolle is a member of The Criterion invites readers to submit St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis. Where do you go when there is a need? I have a question about the Church’s original prose or poetry relating to faith A man holds a child as they To your Father’s arms where He will . . . Q understanding of parish membership or experiences of prayer for possible mourn on July 11 at a makeshift Remind you to pray for all and its effect on a person’s life of faith. publication in the “My Journey to God” memorial put up outside police And watch for the miracles that will come. Some dioceses seem to be set up with column. headquarters in Dallas to He will say – I hear you, child. rigid territorial boundaries and require Seasonal reflections also are appreciated. honor slain and injured officers. you to join a certain parish based on your Please include name, address, parish and A gunman shot and killed Where do you go when life on earth is finished? address. You aren’t permitted to join telephone number with submissions. five police officers and wounded To your Father’s arms where he will . . . another one without the permission of the Send material for consideration to seven during a peaceful protest Meet your eyes with all knowledge pastor of your territorial parish. “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, on July 7 in downtown Dallas.) And you will kneel for your Crown of Glory! If he won’t grant permission—which 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters) He will say – Welcome home, child. does occur—and you don’t support/ 46202 or e-mail to [email protected]. † attend your mandated parish, you are a Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016

Brandon and N. Benjamin Lynn. Brother of Linda Moore, Ronald and Thomas Lynn. Grandfather of two. Rest in peace MAYSE, Mark A., 54, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, July 19. Husband of Ann Please submit in writing DALGEISH, Sara K., 36, Mayse. Father of Emily and to our office by 10 a.m. Prince of Peace, Madison, Sarah Mayse. Brother of Thursday before the week of July 20. Daughter of Jack and Debbie Cline and Mick Mayse. publication; be sure to state Kathy Dalgeish. Sister of Brian MORROW, Sr., Michael, date of death. Obituaries of Dalgeish. 75, Holy Family, Richmond, archdiocesan priests serving FRENCH, Joseph A., July 17. Husband of Yolanda our archdiocese are listed 75, St. Anthony of Padua, Morrow. Father of Holly Alfeld, elsewhere in The Criterion. Clarksville, July 13. Father Juanita Martinez and Michael Order priests and religious of May Herp, Amanda and Morrow Jr. Grandfather of six. sisters and brothers are Andrew French. Brother of , 78, included here, unless they are Janice Luckett, Betty and MURPHY, Mary St. Michael the Archangel, natives of the archdiocese or Martha Maze, Debbie McArdle, Indianapolis, July 10. Wife of have other connec­tions to it; Ruth Minter, Irene Walsh and William Murphy. Mother of those are separate obituaries Francis French, Jr. Grandfather Mary Price, Karen Purichia, on this page. of six. Katie Waggoner, Bill, Brian, AGNEW, James M., 67, JACOB, MICKEL, 85, Kevin and Tim Murphy. Sister St. Michael the Archangel, St. Jude, Indianapolis, July 26. of Tom Gerlach. Grandmother Indianapolis, July 6. Husband Father of Dennis, John, Mark of 18. of France Agnew. Father of and Michael Jacob. Brother RHODES, Marjorie, 86, Fiona Duke and Julien Agnew. of Martha Sufan. Grandfather St. Paul, Tell City, July 1. of 15. Great-grandfather of Brother of Judy Vance, Jared Mother of Susan and Patrick several. and John Agnew. Grandfather Rhodes. Grandmother of seven. of one. KIESEL, Mary K., 87, SCHMIDLIN, Donna J. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus International AIDS Conference ANDERSON, Mary L. (King), 83, St. Therese of the (Schafer), 91, St. John Paul II, (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Infant Jesus (Little Flower), Participants in the 2016 International AIDS Conference light candles at in the Roman Catholic Clark County, July 11. Mother July 13. Mother of Monica Indianapolis, July 16. Wife of Emmanuel Cathedral in Durban, South Africa on July 19. (CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey) of Anna Huff, Don, Joe, Kiesel. Sister of Paul Donahue. Ledger Schmidlin. Mother of Ron and Steve Anderson. Aunt of several. Jan Gill, Vicki Knight, Dave, Grandmother of 11. Great- LOFTUS, Anthony J., 83, John and Steve Schmidlin. grandmother of nine. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sister of Chuck Gatti. July 24. Mother of Glenda TOSCHLOG, Lucille, 93, Bedford, July 21. Daughter of BARNES, Helen P., 91, New Albany, July 19. Husband Grandmother of 12. Great- Nieman and Carole Nobbe. Holy Family, Richmond, Sherry Underwood. Sister of St. Benedict, Terre Haute, of Hilda Loftus. Brother of Tom grandmother of nine. Sister of Louis Tebbe. July 19. Mother of Noreen Jane Root, Jo, Jim and John June 28. Mother of Lisa Loftus. Uncle of several. SPAINHOUR, Ronald G., Grandmother of eight. Great- Cooper, Carol Dudas, Marcia Underwood. Aunt of several. Guess, Tina Sims and Jim LYNN, Douglas A., 67, 87, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, grandmother of 19. French, Roseanne Hughes, VIGNA, George M., 81, Barnes. Sister of Andy and St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Floyd County, July 24. Father TATE, Charles G., 63, Nancy Turner, Mary Williams, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus John Atelski. Grandmother of July 18. Husband of Ruth of Dennis, Glenn, Gregory, St. Anthony of Padua, Patricia, Michael and William (Little Flower), Indianapolis, three. Lynn. Father of Carey Likens, Patrick, Richard and Ronald Clarksville, July 15. Husband Toschlog. Sister of Dorothy July 21. Father of Yvonne Spainhour. Grandfather of of Ruth Tate. Father of Leah, Stevenson. Grandmother of 17. Pritt and Yauncy Alkire Jr., eight. Great-grandfather of six. Molly and Brent Tate. Brother Great-grandmother of 21. Brother of Linda Johnson, STURWOLD, Florence A., of Jeannette Sim. Grandfather UNDERWOOD, Judy M., Helen Mouser and Carl Arnold. 98, St. Mary, Greensburg, of six. 57, St. Vincent de Paul, Grandfather of four. † Under motto ‘Unity and Charity,’ Hear Catholic Radio Indy Catholic Daughters holds convention PITTSBURGH (CNS)—Epitomizing their motto, fun group,” she said. Right on Your Cellphone “Unity and Charity,” 800 members of the Catholic The biennial convention featured a keynote speech by NOT an APP … Uses no data Daughters of the Americas gathered on July 20-24 in Bishop Donald J. Kettler of St. Cloud, Minn.; business downtown Pittsburgh for their national convention. meetings; bylaws discussions; and presentations on The ballroom of the Wyndham Grand hotel looked Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ national charities 641-552-5881 more like a political convention than a meeting of such as the Laboure Society, Holy Cross Family Catholic women, with signs dotted throughout the room Ministries, Smile Train, Apostleship of the Sea and the designating delegations from different states, nations National Center on Sexual Exploitation. and territories. Outgoing national regent Shirley Seyfried welcomed Call is FREE With more than 1,300 courts, or chapters, in the the newly elected national officers, who were installed at for phones with unlimited minutes United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru, Guam and the a Mass and ceremony on July 23 by Pittsburgh Bishop Virgin Islands, the Catholic Daughters has become an David A. Zubik at St. Paul Cathedral in the city’s international organization. Oakland neighborhood. After a priest in Kenya, Father Peter Wambulwa, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas was watched an Eternal Word Television Network program founded in Utica, N.Y., in 1903 as a women’s auxiliary about the group, he contacted its U.S. leaders, who of the Knights of Columbus. They were called the traveled there. More than 100 Kenyan women now belong National Order of Daughters of Isabella. The organization to the Catholic Daughters. has about 68,000 members now. Father Wambulwa was in Pittsburgh to speak at the Many of the current members started out as members THE INNER DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. convention, and receive a sizable donation from the of the Junior Catholic Daughters, girls ages 8-18 who Catholic Daughters to aid the fledgling group. Again, learn charity, spirituality and teamwork. St. Vincent de Paul certainly had it. So did Blessed Frederic charity is part of being in the organization. “It’s just a hands-on group, getting the girls to work Ozanam and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Maybe you do, too. “I have to say this: To be a Catholic Daughter, you together for the good of the Church because we support If so, why not volunteer your time and talents at the Society have to have a very generous heart,” said Peg Rafferty, the Church and the efforts of the Holy See,” Rafferty said. of St. Vincent de Paul. a member of St. Bernadette Parish in Monroeville, who Joanne Tomassi, a past national regent from Florida, Jobs available: Food sorters, truck drivers, home delivery drivers, is first vice state regent for Pennsylvania and helped said, “The juniors are a great, great way to start the girls. home visitors, help line responders, grocery baggers, warehouse with preparations for the convention. “We’ve had It’s a really good opportunity for them to be in a group workers, clothing sorters and many others. people that joined and then they say, ‘My goodness, that is faith-based, that is common in their faith, and yet Requirements: A little spare time and a big heart. they’re constantly giving,’ and I’m like, ‘Sorry, that’s they have fun while they’re learning that. And they learn Pay: Gratitude of those less fortunate whom you might never meet. what we do.’ ” service as part of that.” Use our website svdpindy.org to make a donation, become She said prospective members should “be willing to The Catholic Daughters is also hoping to start more a volunteer, or schedule pick-up of appliances, furniture and give time, talent or treasure.” campus courts at colleges. household items. Or call 317.687.1006. “If you don’t have the money, then give of your time. “There are, guesstimating, about 14 campus courts, We eat that up as fast as the treasure,” Rafferty told the and they serve the purpose in colleges and universities Pittsburgh Catholic, the diocesan newspaper. of giving a Catholic context,” said Tom Panas, Catholic “We do have fun. It’s not all work, work, work. We’re a Daughters’ national public relations chairman. “It’s like a mini-Catholic Daughters. But it’s important, I think, because [for] young Catholic women, it can be Online Lay Ministry Formation difficult on campus. There’s a very secular push, and it gives them a haven, a way to be Catholic with other The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has partnered with the Catholic girls.” University of Notre Dame and Catholic Distance University (CDU) Those attending the convention appeared to be a to offer not-for-credit online theology classes: mixture of demographic groups pertaining to age, race • Courses on the Catechism of the Catholic Church from CDU and ethnicity, which bodes well for future growth. • All 12 classes for a Certificate in Lay Ministry available online “We try to include everyone,” said Libby Ramirez, a • 20% discount for all employees, volunteers, and parishioners past national regent from Texas. “We try to include the • Employees also receive reimbursement upon course completion svdpindy.org young and the old because some of us are getting older For more information, please log on to and we need someone to follow behind us.” Society of St. Vincent de Paul “But we also need the diversity of the age because the 3001 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46218 www.archindy.org/layministry very young can’t do it by themselves, and the very old can’t do it by themselves,” Tomassi added. † The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Page 15 Reminder of Holy Year of Mercy plenary indulgence Criterion staff report Incarcerated people who are unable to visit a pilgrimage church As the Church progresses through the Holy Year of Mercy, The Criterion will • Make a profession of faith (either the periodically publish reminders of the conditions and four ways the Holy See has Apostles’ or Nicene Creed). designated that Catholics may receive a plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy, • Pray for the pope’s intentions and the which concludes on Nov. 20. pope himself. • Fulfill the above conditions in a jail General conditions or prison chapel. If they cannot do Only one plenary indulgence may be received per day. A single participation in this or if the facility does not have a the sacrament of penance can apply to any reception of a plenary indulgence 20 days chapel, they can be carried out in a before or after going to confession. However, reception of Communion and praying for prisoner’s cell. the pope and his intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. • Only if possible, receive Communion For more information on indulgences, consult paragraphs #1471-#1479 of the and meditate on mercy during a period Catechism of the Catholic Church. either 20 days before or after making the profession of faith and praying for Four ways of receiving a Holy Year of Mercy plenary indulgence the pope and his intentions. • Only if possible, participate in Visiting a pilgrimage church the sacrament of penance during Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin has designated SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, a period either 20 days before or 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, and the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of after making the profession of faith Einsiedeln, 200 Hill Drive, in St. Meinrad, as the two pilgrimage churches for the and praying for the pope and his Archdiocese of Indianapolis. intentions. The hours the holy doors in these churches are as follows: • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 4-6:30 p.m. and Perform a spiritual or Sun. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For a large group or to request a special time, call the parish corporal work of mercy office at 317-634-4519. • Spiritual works of mercy: • Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. every day, bearing in —Counsel the doubtful mind that prayer services and Mass take place in the archabbey multiple times a day. —Instruct the ignorant In order to receive a plenary indulgence by visiting one of these pilgrimage churches, —Admonish sinners Catholics need to fulfill the following conditions: —Comfort the afflicted • Pass through the holy doors of the pilgrimage church. —Forgive offenses • Make a profession of faith in the church (either the Apostles’ or Nicene Creed). —Bear wrongs patiently • Pray for the pope’s intentions and the pope himself. —Pray for the living and the dead • Meditate on mercy while receiving Communion during a period either 20 days • Corporal Works of Mercy: before or after visiting the pilgrimage church. —Feed the hungry • Participate in the sacrament of penance during a period either 20 days before or after —Give drink to the thirsty “This is the Lord’s gate: let us enter through it and visiting the pilgrimage church. —Clothe the naked obtain mercy and forgiveness,” Archbishop Joseph —Shelter the homeless W. Tobin declares as he opens the doors of mercy The sick and elderly who are unable to visit a pilgrimage church —Visit the sick at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis • Make a profession of faith (either the Apostles’ or Nicene Creed). —Visit the imprisoned on Dec. 13. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) • Pray for the pope’s intentions and the pope himself. —Bury the dead • Only if possible, receive Communion and meditate on mercy during a period either • Make a profession of faith (either the Apostles’ or Nicene Creed) during a period either 20 days before or after making the profession of faith and praying for the pope and 20 days before or after performing a work of mercy. his intentions. • Receive Communion and meditate upon mercy for each work of mercy that a person does • If receiving Communion is not possible, then a person may also participate in a in order to receive an indulgence. televised Mass or one shown on the Internet. • Participate in the sacrament of penance during a period either 20 days before or after • Only if possible, participate in the sacrament of penance during a period either performing a work of mercy. One participation in the sacrament of penance can apply 20 days before or after making the profession of faith and praying for the pope and to any work of mercy performed during the period through which a person seeks to his intentions. receive an indulgence. † Pope Francis names six women, six men to panel to study women deacons VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis has appointed In June, Pope Francis told reporters that he had • Italian Msgr. Piero Coda, a professor of systematic six men and six women to a commission to study the asked Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the doctrinal theology and member of the International Theological issue of women deacons, particularly their ministry in the congregation, and Sister Carmen Sammut, president of Commission. early Church. the superiors’ group, to suggest scholars to include in the • Spanish Jesuit Father Santiago Madrigal Terrazas, In addition to the 12 members named on Aug. 2, the study group. professor of ecclesiology at the Pontifical Comillas pope tapped Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, secretary of At least one of the members Pope Francis named to the University in Madrid. the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, to serve as commission—U.S. scholar Phyllis Zagano—has written • Angeline Franciscan Sister Mary Melone, a theologian president of the commission. extensively on the role of women deacons in the early and rector of Rome’s Pontifical Antonianum The pope set up the commission at the request of the Church, arguing that they were ordained ministers and that University. International Union of Superiors General, the organization women can be ordained deacons today. Zagano is a senior • Father Karl-Heinz Menke, retired professor of for the leaders of women’s religious orders around the research associate in the religion department at Hofstra dogmatic theology at the University of Bonn and world. Meeting the group in May, Pope Francis said that University in Hempstead, N.Y. member of the International Theological Commission. while his understanding was that the women described as Another U.S. scholar also is among the 12 commission • Rwandan Salesian Father Aimable Musoni, professor deacons in the New Testament were not ordained as male members: Augustinian Father Robert Dodaro, president of ecclesiology at the Pontifical Salesian University deacons are today, “it would be useful for the Church to of the Pontifical Augustinian Institute in Rome, and a in Rome. clarify this question.” professor of patristic theology specializing in the works of • Jesuit Father Bernard Pottier, professor at the Institute The International Theological Commission, a body St. Augustine. of Theological Studies in Brussels and member of the that advises the doctrinal congregation, included the The other members of the commission are: International Theological Commission. question of women deacons in a study on the diaconate • Spanish Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages, a member • Marianne Schlosser, professor of spiritual theology almost 20 years ago. While its report, issued in 2002, did of the Missionary Daughters of the Holy Family and at the University of Vienna and member of the not offer recommendations for the future, it concluded member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. International Theological Commission. that biblical deaconesses were not the same as ordained • Francesca Cocchini, a professor of Church history at • Michelina Tenace, professor of fundamental theology male deacons. Rome’s Sapienza University. at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University. †

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Page 16 The Criterion Friday, August 5, 2016 Vicar general to lead pilgrimage to the Holy Land By Natalie Hoefer

Members of the archdiocese are invited to join Msgr. William F. Stumpf, vicar general, on an 11-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land coordinated by Tekton Ministries on Jan. 23 through Feb. 2, 2017. The pilgrimage to this region, the birthplace of the Christian faith, includes Mass each day and stops at sites in many towns and cities noted in the Bible, including Bethany, Capernaum, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Cana, Jericho, Jerusalem and others. Msgr. Stumpf traveled to the Holy Land in 2010, and is thrilled to be going back. “The Scriptures just become so alive” Pilgrims joining Msgr. William F. Stumpf on a after visiting the land where Christ lived pilgrimage to the Holy Land will see the room where and died, he says. “You never read the In a boat on the Sea of Galilee, a man demonstrates how the disciples would have fished in Mary said “yes” to the Archangel Gabriel, a site Scriptures again in the same way.” this photo from Feb. 7, 2015. Those embarking on the Holy Land pilgrimage with Msgr. William now enshrined in the Church of the Annunciation While a pilgrimage is enjoyable, he F. Stumpf on Jan. 23 to Feb. 2, 2017, will enjoy a similar experience. (File photos by Natalie Hoefer) in Nazareth. notes, it is different than a vacation. “On a pilgrimage, we step out of our the site where “the Word was made visit the Church of Pater Noster, marking their brother Lazarus, whom Jesus raised daily lives to renew ourselves in our flesh” (Jn 1:14). In this church, pilgrims the traditional site where Christ taught from the dead. Pilgrims will then drive faith, to deepen our relationship to God,” will see the underground room where Mary his disciples the “Our Father,” and then to Jericho, an ancient city known to have Msgr. Stumpf says. “To do that, we go said “yes” to the Archangel Gabriel when walk down the Palm Sunday Road for existed as far back as 1250 B.C. It was away to a place that is holy and draws us she was asked to consent to become the Mass in the Church of All Nations at the there that God, through the leadership even more into the experience. mother of God’s Son. Garden of Gethsemane. The day will of Joshua, brought down the city walls “I always go on a pilgrimage feeling After seeing other sites in Nazareth, the end with a trip to Ein Karem, birthplace with blasts of trumpets as described in that there’s something that God is going pilgrims will travel up Mt. Tabor, where of St. John the Baptist and where Mary the Old Testament (Jos 6). Christ himself to reveal or teach me and help me to see Christ revealed his divine nature to Peter, visited Elizabeth and proclaimed the endured his 40 days of temptation looking through the experience. You go into a James and John in the Transfiguration. “Magnificat” (Lk 1:46-55). down upon Jericho from what is now pilgrimage with an open heart, and a sense On Jan. 27, pilgrims will experience The pilgrims continue honoring Mary called the Mount of Temptation, a site the of, ‘I’m going into this openly, Lord. Grace a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee—also the next day with a trip to the Church of pilgrims will visit. me with whatever it is that you need to known as Lake Tiberias—the body of water St. Anne, believed to be the birthplace The day will end with a trip to Qumran, bring about in my life.’ And God is always which figured so greatly in the lives of the of the Blessed Mother. Also on this day where pilgrims will explore the caves provident—he’ll make that happen.” Apostles both before and after becoming the pilgrims will walk the powerful where the famed Dead Sea Scrolls were Msgr. Stumpf and those accompanying Christ’s disciples. Pilgrims will visit a “Via Dolorosa,” the Way of the Cross, discovered. him on the pilgrimage will depart from church along the shores of this inland sea through the stone streets winding through The final day, Feb. 2, will be spent in Indianapolis on commemorating Christ’s call there to Peter Old City Jerusalem, ending at Mt. Calvary transit back to the United States. Jan. 23. to “feed my sheep,” a founding moment for in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where The cost per person is $3,320 for double After arriving in the papacy. Mass will be celebrated. occupancy, or $4,045 for single occupancy, Tel Aviv, Israel, on Pilgrims will also visit towns along the The day also includes visits to several plus airline taxes and fuel surcharge. Jan. 24, pilgrims shores of the Sea of Galilee: Capernaum, sites within the Old City, including the The cost includes roundtrip economy will drive along the center of Christ’s ministry for three “Wailing Wall,” which is all that remains class airfare from Indianapolis to Tel the Mediterranean years and the place where he called of the ancient Jewish Temple that was Aviv, accommodations for nine nights, coast to Haifa to several of his disciples; Tabgha, where destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D., the hotel taxes and service charges, breakfast spend the night. Christ multiplied loaves and fish; and the Pool of Siloam, and the Upper Room—the and dinner daily, sightseeing with a In Haifa, Mount of Beatitudes, where he proclaimed traditional site of the Last Supper. The licensed Christian guide, entrance pilgrims will the Sermon on the Mount. day ends again honoring Mary with the fees, land transportation, gratuities and visit a Carmelite Pilgrims will visit the Mount of praying of the rosary in the Church of portage of one piece of luggage at airports Msgr. William F. Stumpf monastery and the Beatitudes again on Jan. 28 for Mass, the Dormition. and hotels. cave where the then travel around the Sea of Galilee to On Jan. 31, pilgrims will visit Lunch, drinks, hotel extras and other prophet Elijah lived. After Mass there, the Kursi, where Christ drove out a legion of Bethlehem and celebrate Mass in a cave personal expenses are not included. group will travel to Cana, where Christ demons from a man, releasing them into a at the Shepherd’s Field. In the city of “If you ever talk to anyone who’s been performed his first miracle at a wedding herd of swine. Bethlehem, pilgrims will visit numerous to the Holy Land,” says Msgr. Stumpf, feast. Couples will have the opportunity to As they make their way toward sites, including the Church of the Nativity, “they always say the same thing: ‘I’m so renew their wedding vows before traveling Jerusalem, which will serve as home built by the order of Emperor Constantine glad I made that pilgrimage. It was such a on to Tiberias. base for the remainder of the pilgrimage, in the fourth century over the traditional powerful experience for me.’ This old city, located on the banks of pilgrims will have the opportunity to renew site of Christ’s birth. They will also gain “It does affect you profoundly. Don’t let the Sea of Galilee, will serve as home their baptismal vows at the site of Christ’s a sense of the struggles for the Palestinian yourself miss out, because it is a wonderful base for two days and three nights. While baptism in the Jordan River. Christians who live within the Israeli-built opportunity.” there, pilgrims will visit numerous sites of The first day in Jerusalem will begin wall around the town. biblical note in the lush region of Galilee. with a trip up the Mount of Olives, taking On the last full day of the pilgrimage, (For more information or to make First among those sites is Nazareth, in the spectacular view of Old City two famed sites of the Bible will be visited. reservations, contact Tekton Ministries where Mass will be celebrated at the Jerusalem. The day will begin with Mass in at 317-574-4191, 866-905-3787 or Church of the Annunciation, honoring On the Mount of Olives, pilgrims will Bethany, home of Mary, Martha and [email protected].) † What was in the news on August 5, 1966? Church opposition to prayer in public school, and clergy helping quell race violence By Brandon A. Evans amendment would increase the power of religion in • What council said on Catholic Action national life. Father Drinan called the amendment an • Tennis tourney set to wind up this Saturday This week, we continue to examine what was going on emotional response to the Supreme Court decisions • Research program seeks vocation data in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through banning compulsory prayer and Bible-reading in public • Vernacular texts need some refining the pages of The Criterion. schools. A public school, he said, ‘is a school whose • Recruit married deacons Here are some of the items found in the August 5, 1966, only religious orientation is that it has no religious • Worker-priest experiment issue of The Criterion: orientation.’ ” • Indianapolis parish organizes three YCS sections • Stand up and speak out, U.S. religious are told • Baltimore clergy help to quell race violence • Raps speculation: Rome paper hits ‘vulgarized’ • School prayer amendment draws strong opposition “BALTIMORE—Clergymen were given much of the approach to birth control “WASHINGTON—Amending the Constitution to permit credit for calming a racially tense area of Baltimore that • Knights of Columbus set Supreme Council voluntary prayer in public schools ‘would be a profound was rocked by violence after segregationist rallies. Some • Woods nun takes part in Asia seminar mistake,’ the dean of the Boston College Law School told 55 priests and ministers fanned out over the danger • Survey conducted: Impact of our Catholic schools a Senate subcommittee here. Father Robert F. Drinan, area, visiting residents in their homes and urging them seen dependent on good homes S.J., led off testimony before the Senate subcommittee on not to attend the fourth in a series of rallies scheduled by • Suggests reorganization of Italian dioceses constitutional amendments, which is holding hearings the National States’ Rights Party.” • Says ‘false impression’ given on school study on Sen. Everett Dirksen’s proposal to allow public • French priest’s books won’t get imprimatur school officials ‘to provide for and permit’ voluntary • Hierarchy denounces apartheid participation in prayer. Four of the first five witnesses • Low-cost housing loan given city opposed the proposed amendment. In a statement • Pope enumerates virtues for peace read before the subcommittee on Wednesday, Indiana • Polish cardinal can’t come to U.S. Methodist Bishop Richard C. Raines warned that ‘any • School calendar being changed in Colombia, tampering with the First Amendment might open a Benedictine writes Pandora’s Box of religious sects competing with each • English Benedictines resume ancient apostolate in other to use the public classroom as a battleground Sweden Read all of these stories from our for the minds of the young.’ The churchman, who was • Oldenburg schedules investiture and vows August 5, 1966, issue by logging on to our archives unable to appear in person because of plane scheduling • Leadership workshop is held at the Woods at www.CriterionOnline.com.) † difficulties, said that ‘he failed to see how the Dirksen • U.S. Jews told to follow Catholicism example