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Archbishop Buechlein ...... 4, 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 9 The Sunday & Daily Readings. . . . . 9 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org February 21, 2003 Vol. XXXXII, No. 19 $1.00 Vatican backs efforts to prevent Iraq war, disarm Saddam

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—With diplo- Pope John Paul II met privately with Iraqi Louis Tauran, the Vatican’s equivalent of compliance with U.N. Security Council matic moves and moral encouragement, Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz at the foreign minister. The Vatican said Aziz resolutions and urged more time for the the Vatican backed international efforts in Vatican on Feb. 14 and asked Iraq for assured the Church leaders “of the Iraqi inspection process. mid-February to prevent a new war in Iraq “concrete commitments” to respect U.N. government’s willingness to cooperate On Feb. 15, papal envoy Cardinal Roger and promote the country’s peaceful disar- disarmament resolutions. with the international community, particu- Etchegaray met with Saddam Hussein for an mament. The Vatican said the talks underscored larly in regard to disarmament.” hour and a half and delivered a papal mes- Meanwhile, Catholic leaders and orga- “the danger of an armed intervention in Aziz said he told the pope that a Western- sage to the Iraqi leader. Cardinal Etchegaray nizations joined a growing anti-war move- Iraq, which would add further grave suf- led war against Iraq would provoke negative later said the talks covered “concrete ment that stretched across the globe and ferings for those populations which are reaction in the Arab Muslim world and “poi- issues,” but he would not elaborate. spilled into the streets of major cities on already tried by long years of embargo.” son” Christian-Muslim relations. “I am convinced that Saddam Hussein every continent. Aziz, a Catholic of the Chaldean rite, The meetings at the Vatican came a few wants to avoid war,” Cardinal Etchegaray After sending a personal envoy to con- also spoke with Cardinal Angelo Sodano, hours before top U.N. weapons inspectors told reporters in Baghdad. “He seems fer with Saddam Hussein in Baghdad, secretary of state, and Archbishop Jean- delivered a mixed report on Iraqi See WAR, page 14 Stressful times call for renewed sense of Indianapolis parish rededicates mission, ministers told WASHINGTON (CNS)—In confusing fire-ravaged church and stressful times for the world and the Catholic Church, it’s time not to retreat By Mary Ann Wyand but to step forward with a renewed sense of mission, a U.S. bishops’ conference Snow and icy roads couldn’t keep official told a gathering of Church social Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioners from ministers on Feb. 10.

celebrating the rededication of the historic Ann Wyand Photo by Mary “We have to fix the central institution, Indianapolis South Deanery church on not just repair the damage, but get back to Feb. 16 with Archbishop Daniel M. mission,” said John Carr, secretary of Buechlein, Franciscan and diocesan social development and world peace for priests, and some of the people who the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, helped replicate the interior of the ornate at the annual Catholic Social Ministry brick church after it was gutted by an Gathering. “The Church does not exist for early morning electrical fire on April 27, itself. The Church exists to preach the 2001. Gospel, to serve the least of these, to Fragrant incense rising to the arched stand up for human life.” ceiling of the painstakingly restored Carr described the country’s unease over sanctuary during the rite of dedication possible war, a looming recession, terrorism provided a sharp visual contrast to mem- and other issues as exactly the conditions ories of the raging fire and thick smoke under which the Catholic Church should be that destroyed the elaborately decorated most prepared to step forward to speak for worship space nearly two years ago. those who are voiceless. Founded in 1875 at 1530 Union St., The fact that the Church itself is going Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is noted for through a traumatic time over the scandal its beautiful Gothic revival church cre- of how cases of sexual abuse by priests ated by skilled German craftsmen. The were handled is not a reason to withdraw church was consecrated by Bishop from a public role, he said. Francis Silas Chatard on Oct. 4, 1891. One of the worst consequences for the Many people refer to Sacred Heart Church would be “if we were to lose our Church as the “jewel” of the archdio- voice and compromise our values, or with- cese, and after the fire some of the heart- draw into a defensive shell,” said Carr. broken people doubted that the church “The way forward is both greater protection could be restored to its former beauty. and accountability, and greater commitment When Archbishop Buechlein was to our social mission and message.” notified of the fire, he said the archdio- Institutional recovery will come not cese would replicate the altar and high only from what happens within the altar, statuary, stained-glass windows Church, he explained, “but by a renewal and artwork on the walls and ceiling. and recommitment to our call to be the Some of the craftsmen hired to salt of the earth and the light of the world. re-create the church interior are from And that’s the work of the whole Church. See CHURCH, page 2 See SOCIAL, page 10

Right, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein celebrates the rededication Mass on Feb. 16 in the recently restored Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Indianapolis. Franciscan Father Kenneth Capalbo, provincial vicar of the St. Louis Province of the Sacred Heart, also concelebrated the liturgy with Franciscan and diocesan priests. Sacred Heart parishioners thank firefighters

By Mary Ann Wyand Inspectors determined that the fire was firefighters. caused by frayed electrical wires located During the liturgy, Father Michael Fire and smoke filled Sacred Heart of near the high altar. invited the eight men present who had Jesus Church in Indianapolis early in the Some of the firefighters returned to the helped save the church to stand in a row morning on April 27, 2001, as about recently restored church for a Mass of next to the communion rail as the assem- 40 Indianapolis firefighters worked to Thanksgiving on Feb. 9 and sat in the front bly prayed the Lord’s Prayer. save the historic south-side church. pews as honored guests. Several of the Indianapolis firefighters Many Sacred Heart parishioners later “Thank you for saving our church so we who battled the early morning electrical said it was a miracle that the firefighters could restore it,” Franciscan Father Michael fire said later that they were amazed to see were able to extinguish the fire before Barrett, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus the historic brick church restored to its flames consumed the entire church. Parish in Indianapolis, told the group of See FIREFIGHTERS, page 10 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003

Christian means being at home with God CHURCH and with each other, the archbishop said, continued from page 1 because we also are God’s house. “With incense and oil and holy water the archdiocese and others are from and fire, we will reclaim this sacred Ann Wyand Photos by Mary Wisconsin. Archdiocesan insurance cover- church as God’s house,” he said. “We will age paid for the $4.3 million cost of reclaim it as a holy and sacred place. We restoring the church interior to its original will reconsecrate this house, dedicated to appearance. the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to God. Sisters “This is a great day of dedication, a and brothers, this church is an awesome day that we have very much anticipated,” dwelling place of God.” Franciscan Father Michael Barrett, pastor, At the conclusion of the Mass, Sacred said on Sunday afternoon. “Archbishop, Heart parishioners gave Archbishop welcome to Sacred Heart.” Buechlein a replica of the cross patonce, a Parishioners and guests responded with plaster medallion that marks the bose, the enthusiastic and sustained applause. point where the transept and nave cross on “I am thrilled to come here and see this the ceiling. A plaque on the framed medal- wondrous, awesome and beautiful lion reads, “From a grateful parish to church,” Archbishop Buechlein said in his Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., homily. “Today marks a joyful conclusion Mass of Rededication, Feb. 16, 2003, to the sadness and anguish that was Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.” caused by the dreadful [fire] damage to After accepting the gift, which he plans this beautiful church. Congratulations, all to display in the Archbishop O’Meara of you, on the restoration of this wonder- Catholic Center, Archbishop Buechlein ful house of God that is truly a treasure in said, “Thank you for your patience and our archdiocese.” your faith. I know some of you doubted. The restored walls of Sacred Heart Obviously, we have seen the fruits of your Church “represent the coming together in faith, hope and prayers.” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein accepts the offertory gifts from Michael Eagan, left, of Entheos faith and hope of many generations of Father Michael also offered his thanks Architects in Indianapolis and David Hodde, director of the archdiocesan Office of Management faithful believers,” the archbishop said. to parishioners and friends of Sacred Services, during the rededication Mass on Feb. 16 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. “This magnificent church, sisters and Heart for their patience and faith since the brothers, testifies to your vitality and faith fire nearly two years ago. music in order for everyone else to be able After the fire, parishioner Rick and hope. “Thank you for your emotional sup- to enjoy and experience the Mass.” Hermann’s company, Wm. Hermann & “It’s important this afternoon to think port, financial support and the time that Mary Woodard, music director, said Son Inc., refinished the church pews that of those ancestors of our faith who has been given to Sacred Heart for its pre- Sacred Heart parishioners were happy to were made by his grandfather. founded this parish so many years ago,” sent and its future,” Father Michael said. finally return to the church for liturgies “It’s just wonderful having the arch- he said. “And it’s good to remember that “God bless you all.” on Dec. 1, 2002, the first Sunday of bishop here,” Hermann said after the God doesn’t need this splendid, sacred The fire also damaged the church organ Advent. rededication Mass. “It’s the end of almost dwelling. It’s an expression of our love for and pipes, which were replaced as part of Restoration of the church lasted about two years of hard work. I had no doubt him. We are the ones who need beautiful the restoration. 19 months, she said, and Masses were [that the church would be restored] churches where we gather, so that we, as St. Mark parishioner Carol Sweeney of celebrated in the Sacred Heart Parish because I knew that there are people that St. Paul reminded us, may become and Indianapolis has served Sacred Heart Hall, a former bank building at 1125 S. can do this kind of work. Somebody said remain a dwelling place of God. The Parish as the organist for three years. Meridian St. that is four blocks north of to me, ‘You can’t afford to do this kind of beauty of this church is truly complete “The organ had deteriorated over the the church. work anymore. Nobody can afford it.’ when it is filled with people of faith and years,” Sweeney said. “After the fire, we “I think it’s so important for the parish Well, they afforded it back then [when the hope and love.” were able to keep about 60 percent of the community to be back in the church for church was built] and it wasn’t easy.” The history of every parish is marked original pipes. The console is new. Masses,” Woodard said. “We feel so Hermann said he hopes people will by challenges, Archbishop Buechlein said. Playing an organ that actually works well blessed that the organ has been completely visit the restored church, which is finished “We stand on the shoulders of those who is wonderful.” restored. I think, had it not been for the except for the statuary depicting the have gone before us, and this afternoon Sweeney said she enjoyed participating fire, we wouldn’t have had the money to Crucifixion and the Sacred Heart of Jesus we remember that we are the shoulders in the special liturgy. do that. It’s been said that ‘when you sing statue that will be in place on the high for future generations. And always, “It was exciting for me,” she said. you pray twice,’ and there’s no better way altar before Easter. always we remember that our foundation “This was the first dedication that I have to do it than to raise your voices in a “Please come down for Mass,” he said. stone is Jesus Christ.” participated in, and I thought it was beau- space like this and really allow your faith “This church is the jewel of the archdio- St. Paul reminds us that being a tiful. It means a lot to me to provide the and your spirit to rise to the Lord.” cese. 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Teachers turn spotlight on Mother Theodore Guérin Award recipients Gary Asher Ann Kinney students on their night to shine St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) St. Mark the Evangelist School, Indianapolis School, Indianapolis Pam Kolb By Jennifer Lindberg speech read for her. At the last minute, she Vicki Auger St. Michael School, Brookville could not attend the awards dinner. St. Roch School, Indianapolis Sister Heidi Marie Krack, O.S.B. It was a night to honor teachers, but “I believe God blessed me with a Marilyn Bardon St. Matthew School, Indianapolis instead the teachers preferred to give the gift,” she said. “God has led me to this St. Michael the Archangel School, Indianapolis praise to their students. ministry and allowed me to do what I Andrea Kraft Katherine Beckman St. Mary School, New Albany It’s what can be expected of teachers, love—teaching.” Sacred Heart School, Clinton said Annette “Mickey” Lentz, secretary of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein said Cathryn Loe Catholic education and faith formation. that he was humbled to be in the teachers’ Sheryl Bevan All Saints School, Indianapolis Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High Patricia McCarthy After all, teachers “lead by example,” presence. School, Indianapolis Lentz said, not seeking their own gain but Today, in an anti-Catholic world and Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Indianapolis instead their students’ gain. anti-life stance, the need for “Catholic Linda Bloomer Theresa Mendez St. Susanna School, Plainfield “Teachers help create the heroes of the education is as great as it ever was,” the Central Catholic School, Indianapolis future,” Lentz said. “When the world is archbishop said. Estelle Britner Nancy Meyer faced with instability, you are indeed our Parents and teachers sacrifice to pro- St. Rose of Lima School, Franklin St. Jude School, Indianapolis stabilizers.” vide a quality Catholic education, he said. Patty Brown Kjersti Milliner The Mother Theodore Guérin Awards “I’m aware you could earn a larger St. Philip Neri School, Indianapolis St. Paul School, Sellersburg Dinner, held on Feb. 12 at Primo Banquet salary elsewhere,” the archbishop said. Nancy Buening Ann Ellen Moore Hall in Indianapolis, was started as an “That is one reason why I am humbled to St. Mary School, Greensburg Pope John XXIII School, Madison annual event to showcase teacher talent, be with you this evening.” Millie Castagnier Ann Moreau give teachers their own special night and The other reasons included the teach- St. Vincent de Paul School, Bedford Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Indianapolis highlight the good that Catholic education ers’ commitments to their students’ lives, Carol Cox Jennifer Morris Schaefer accomplishes. their dedication and talent, he said. St. Joseph School, Shelbyville St. Joan of Arc School, Indianapolis This year’s awards dinner featured four “You are appreciated,” he said. Pam Curley Sister Christine Nantaba, I.H.M.R. teachers who spoke about their ministry as Catholic schools have the ability to St. Barnabas School, Indianapolis Holy Angels School, Indianapolis teachers. evangelize and share the Good News of Linda Eagan Yvonne Nichols Asked why she keeps teaching in a Jesus Christ, the archbishop said. St. Lawrence School, Indianapolis St. Malachy School, Brownsburg Catholic school, Laura Jo Tebbe, a second- Dick Powell, the religion chair at Lisa Eilbracht Donna Nicholson grade teacher at St. Mary School in Bishop Chatard High School in Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Terre Haute St. Bartholomew School, Columbus Greensburg, said she tried to come up with Indianapolis, shared how he tries to be a Christine Evans Margaret O’Connor-Campbell something creative to say. spiritual model for his students. St. Christopher School, Indianapolis “But every year I keep coming back to But Powell said he’s not the model. St. Andrew & St. Rita Catholic Academy, Susan Flemming Indianapolis the same reason,” Tebbe said. “It’s the “What type of model do you want? St. Mary (Immaculate Conception) School, Cynda Osborne children. The best one you have is Jesus himself,” Rushville “What keeps a child learning is a puz- Powell said. “You’ve got the best faith. St. Patrick School, Terre Haute Cheryl Freund Angeline Powell zle I never get tired of solving,” she said. Live it for the students, but first and fore- St. Anthony of Padua School, Clarksville Of course, she could try to solve that most demonstrate love. St. Gabriel School, Connersville puzzle elsewhere and make more money “Always forgive and always forget,” Gail Gentry Sue Richardson St. Simon School, Indianapolis at a public school. Powell said, whether it’s a student who Holy Spirit School, Indianapolis What makes her teaching job worth- has said something unkind or a parent. Cindy Gesswein Ruth Roell while at a Catholic school is that she gets “Be Jesus to them and always be for- St. Michael School, Greenfield Bishop Chatard High School, Indianapolis to view teaching as a ministry. giving,” he said. Snick Glenn Jill Rowe “I can bring God into all my discus- Inviting others to the teaching ministry Holy Cross Central School, Indianapolis Holy Family School, New Albany sions,” she said. in a Catholic school isn’t only about lis- Barb Gohn Marianne Samuelson Like the other teachers who spoke, tening to students’ dreams or molding stu- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Richmond Our Lady of the Greenwood School, Greenwood Tebbe kept the spotlight away from herself dents for the future, teachers said. Kathleen Gries Jennifer Schaefer and kept talking about her students. Instead, it’s about being able to discover Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ School, St. Joan of Arc School, Indianapolis Indianapolis She shared how they made her a sash God in the students’ lives, said Carolyn Kay Smith and crown with the words “queen Meisberger, an eighth-grade teacher at Denise Hackney St. Charles Borromeo School, Bloomington mother,” and presented her with roses St. Jude School in Indianapolis, who spoke Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, Madison Susanne Sullivan after they learned about her award. about how she would invite others to the St. Luke School, Indianapolis Kellie Fansler, a sixth-grade teacher at teaching ministry. Robin Hammond Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, New Kathy Taber Holy Family School in New Albany, said “What other profession do you have a St. Pius X School, Indianapolis she didn’t choose her teaching ministry. chance to share with so many people in so Albany Ellen Taylor “Instead, it chose me,” she said in a many different ways?” Meisberger said. † Rebecca Heger Cathedral High School, Indianapolis Holy Name School, Beech Grove Immaculate Heart of Mary Bob Tully Reparatrix Sister Christine Father Michael Hilderbrand Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School, Roncalli High School, Indianapolis Nantaba accepts her Mother Clarksville Lisa Vogel Theodore Guérin Award from St. Mary School, North Vernon Archbishop Daniel M. Sandra Hines St. Thomas Aquinas School, Indianapolis Betty Walter Buechlein and Annette Sacred Heart School, Jeffersonville “Mickey” Lentz, secretary for Laurie Ifert Diane Warrenburg Catholic education and faith St. Monica School, Indianapolis Our Lady of Lourdes School, Indianapolis formation, on Feb. 12. Brenda Jackson Melissa Weismiller Sister Christine was among Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School, St. Lawrence School, Lawrenceburg numerous recipients of the Indianapolis award that honors teachers. Theresa Joray Lisa Zetzl St. Ambrose School, Seymour St. Gabriel School, Indianapolis Lillian Kennel Marla Zinkan St. Louis School, Batesville Christ the King School, Indianapolis

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus The rest of Editorial the story

he bishops of Indiana, Illinois the priesthood,” “The beauty of the and Wisconsin are spending Church remains.” (The series is Chicago Catholics this week of Feb. 16th making available from The Criterion office Tour annual spiritual retreat. if anyone wants a copy.) Our retreat is truly an oasis, a time The media had a significant, sad celebrate successful to step aside and give full and and complicated story to tell. And unbroken attention to the Lord. It is we were and continue to be embar- also a time for spiritual rest, and is rassed by the story. I remember Millennium Campaign always welcome because of the commending the media in my rightful demands made on the homily at the Holy Week Chrism schedule of a bishop. Mass if their intent was to shed he Archdiocese of Chicago has not materialized. Like everyone else, under ordi- light on the problem of child abuse recently announced the successful In fact, faithful Catholics in diverse nary circumstances there are plenty and to protect our children and Tcompletion of its $200 million regions of the United States have contin- of reasons for a leader of the Millennium Campaign. ued to support their parishes, schools minors. Church to seek spiritual refresh- I also asked that they “tell the This campaign was distinctive for and diocesan ministries in remarkable ment. No one will be surprised to several reasons. First, like our archdio- ways—through their gifts of time, talent whole story and the rest of the hear that the past year has had more cese’s Legacy of Hope from Generation and treasure. As a result, even in a weak story.” By the rest of the story, I than the ordinary reasons for stress. to Generation campaign, the campaign economy with diminished returns from meant the unswerving, generous I look forward to the opportunity to was based on spiritual principles of investment portfolios and endowment ministry provided by the over- step back and view the challenges prayer and discernment rather than on funds, the Church’s ministry remains whelming majority of priests. By financial needs or fundraising method- vital and present in response to a wide presented by the ordeal of clergy ologies. Second, it was predominately range of spiritual and social needs. sexual abuse in proper spiritual per- the whole story, I meant the fact parish-based with 80 percent of all the In spite of everything, the quiet spective. that sexual abuse of children and funds raised used to strengthen parish fidelity of the Catholic people has I continue to pray steadfastly that minors in our society is of vast pro- ministries. And third, the Chicago proved itself once again. This is truly a those victims who have been tragi- portions beyond the tragedy of Millennium Campaign was conducted, cause for genuine celebration. cally abused may find healing and abuse by Church personnel. The in part, during the worst public scandal We rejoice with Cardinal George and inner peace. I renew our promise to societal problem remains largely in the history of the Catholic Church in our sisters and brothers in the Arch- help victims as best as we can. I un-addressed in the public forum. the United States. diocese of Chicago as they celebrate the Print and TV media personnel According to Cardinal Francis success of their Millennium Campaign. renew my commitment as arch- George, the dual purpose of the We know from our own experience bishop, along with our priests, to do are challenged to tell a story that is Archdiocese of Chicago’s Millennium that the spiritual principles of prayer everything possible to ensure that complex in an impatient world. I Campaign was: 1) To help Catholics and discernment make the best possible our children and youth are not only must admit that I resonate with become better stewards, and 2) To help foundation for an archdiocesan stew- safe, but also that we continue to those who are concerned about put Chicago parishes and schools on a ardship campaign. We also know from minister to them with the care and some dimensions of the coverage. firm financial foundation. experience that no matter how success- attentiveness of Christ. For example, some coverage of the “We wanted to accomplish these ful an archdiocese’s capital campaign I personally renew my commit- sex-abuse issue has been oversim- important objectives,” the cardinal said, may be, the financial needs of parishes, ment “to be there” for our generous “by calling attention to our Church’s schools and Catholic institutions con- plified and, unfortunately, has been most fundamental mission, which is to tinue to grow in the face of increasing priests with a special pastoral care. misleading. make Christ’s gifts visible in word and challenges and new opportunities to They are not only overextended in One has to pay close attention in sacrament and action so that they can be carry out the Church’s ministry. their pastoral responsibilities, but order to realize that the number of shared generously with others. This is As Cardinal George says, “The prac- they have also experienced the clergy involved in sex abuse over the true meaning of stewardship—to tice of sharing Christ’s gifts teaches us, unfair burden of being shamed pub- the last 50 years has been less than nurture and share Christ’s gifts out of a by experience, to be grateful and gener- licly because of the sins of a few. 2 percent, which, while tragic, is profound sense of gratitude for all that ous stewards of all His gifts—both And I will be steady in my respon- not as widespread as it appears. we have been given and as a response spiritual and material.” Let’s pray that sibility to provide due process and in faith to the Lord’s invitation to the spirit of generous sharing, which is One has to pay close attention in care for those few who find them- order to realize that the bishops as become his disciples and follow him at the heart of Christian stewardship, selves accused, rightly or wrongly, without counting the cost.” will continue to sustain our Church as a group were not involved in an During the many months of intense it confronts the opportunities and chal- of being abusers. intentional “cover-up” and payment public commentary that accompanied lenges of the new millennium. A highlight of my retreat will be of untoward “hush money.” the sex-abuse scandal last year, it was the renewal of my commitment to The role of the psychological pro- serve all the members of our arch- often said that ordinary Catholics would — Daniel Conway fession that advised bishops and oth- diocese as best as I can in my role express their disapproval by withhold- ers that abusers could be cured and ing contributions to their parishes and (Daniel Conway is a member of the as chief teacher, pastor and priest. reassigned tends to be overlooked. dioceses. With a few notable excep- editorial committee of the board of Last summer, in the face of the tions, this widespread financial boycott directors of Criterion Press Inc.) † shameful unfolding of the tragic sit- Oversimplification is not helpful. uation, I wrote a series of 11 weekly Nonetheless, overall, my retreat columns to look at various facets of thoughts will move to gratitude in the sex-abuse story. The Criterion my prayer. Our priests continue to column titles tell the story: “Lifting serve all the more faithfully and the veil on sex abuse,” “An apology courageously. We have more semi- to the victims of sex abuse,” “The narians stepping up to the plate. The Church is always in need of And where the Church lives—in Criterion reform,” “The Church will survive the parish communities and reli- until the end of time,” “How the gious communities—the vast Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical Church works,” “The Church and majority of you laity and religious Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2003 Criterion Press, Inc. ISSN 0574-4350. society need priests,” “Two priests are so supportive, and you continue talk about celibacy,” “Praying for to keep the faith. As I think of it, Phone Numbers: Postmaster: one another in troubled times,” that’s the biggest untold story of all Send address changes to The Criterion, Main office: ...... 317-236-1570 “The sins of a few can’t stop God’s and it is touching! Advertising ...... 317-236-1572 P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Toll free:...... 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1570 work,” “Screening candidates for I keep you all in prayer. † Circulation: ...... 317-236-1425 World Wide Web Page: Toll free:...... 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1425 www.archindy.org Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for February Price: E-mail: $20.00 per year $1.00 per copy [email protected] Young Adults: That they may realize the importance of their presence in our parishes and have the generosity and courage to consider service in the Church, especially as priests and religious. The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003 Page 5

Buscando la Cara del Señor Research for the Church/James D. Davidson Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Are young Catholics increasingly orthodox? El resto de la Colleen Carroll is a 20-something things. For one thing, the young adults Catholic woman and a journalist with a Carroll talked with are a very select special interest in the group, not a representative cross-section faith of young adults of all young adults. They are mostly historia born between 1965 young professionals and white, upper- and 1983. She middle-class students at private colleges recently spent a year and universities (Harvard, Georgetown, os obispos de Indiana, Illinois y erdocio”, “Permanece la belleza de la traveling among and Notre Dame, Franciscan University at Wisconsin pasarán este fin de Iglesia.” (La serie está a disposición en talking with young Steubenville are mentioned frequently). semana del 16 de febrero real- las oficinas de The Criterion si alguien adult Christians, In Carroll’s words, they “are college Lizando nuestro retiro espiritual desea copia.) including many students, monks, beauty queens, rocket anual. Nuestro retiro es verdaderamente Los medios de comunicación Catholics. The result scientists, and landscape architects … un oasis, un momento para apartarnos y tuvieron la misión de contar una histo- of her investigation is cultural leaders, young adults blessed dedicarle toda nuestra atención sin ria importante, triste y complicada. Y a book titled The New Faithful: Why with talent, intelligence, good looks, interrupciones al Señor. También es estábamos y continuamos estando abo- Young Adults are Embracing Christian wealth, successful careers, impressive momento para un descanso espiritual chornados por la historia. Recuerdo Orthodoxy (Loyola Press, 2002). educational pedigrees, or charisma—or que siempre es bienvenido debido a las felicitar a los medios de comunicación Carroll’s book is a sympathetic and some dynamic combination thereof” exigencias bien justificadas de la en mi homilía en la Holy Week Chrism penetrating look inside the world of (p. 12). There is no indication that agenda de un obispo. Mass, si su intención era atraer la aten- young adults who identify themselves Carroll’s findings reflect the life experi- Como cualquier otra persona en cir- ción hacia el problema del abuso infan- as orthodox Christians. She examines ences of young adults who are cunstancias normales, existen muchas til y proteger a nuestros niños y their views of the Church and worship, Hispanic, African-American or in blue- razones para que un líder eclesiástico menores. small Christian communities, sexuality collar work. busque fortalecimiento espiritual. A También les pedí que “contaran toda and marriage, life on college campuses, Second, at numerous places through- nadie le sorprenderá saber que el año la historia y el resto de la historia.” Y politics and religion’s role in society. out her book, Carroll claims that there pasado fue inusualmente estresante por cuando digo el resto de la historia me According to Carroll, the two key is a “trend toward orthodoxy” (for razones fuera de lo común. Espero con refiero al ministerio inquebrantable y experiences of orthodox young adults example, p. 19). It is very clear from ansias la oportunidad de poder sen- generoso brindado por la avasallante are “a spiritual search and the resulting Carroll’s book that these young adults tarnos y analizar desde un punto de mayoría de los sacerdotes. Cuando digo commitment to organized religion and are increasingly organized and will have vista espiritual apropiado, el reto que el resto de la historia me refiero al traditional morality” (p. 17). In her significant impact on the Church and representó el terrible escándalo de hecho de que el abuso sexual infantil en words, they are “not content to search the culture. However, there is no empir- abuso sexual del clero. nuestra sociedad es de vastas propor- forever. They want answers” (p. 18). ical basis for Carroll’s claim that they Continúo rezando tenazmente para ciones, más allá de la tragedia de abuso They stress the importance of having a are part of a trend toward religious que todas las víctimas que han sido cometida por miembros de la Iglesia. El personal relationship with Christ, have orthodoxy and conventional morality. abusadas trágicamente puedan encon- problema social permanece descuidado an identity that is “centered on their National studies of young adult trar consuelo y paz interior. Reitero en los foros de la opinión pública. religious beliefs,” believe in “time- Catholics simply do not support this nuestra promesa de ayudar a las vícti- El personal de los medios de comuni- tested teachings,” “embrace challenging claim. Instead, they consistently show mas en todo cuanto podamos. Renuevo cación impresos y televisión enfrenta el faith commitments,” adhere to “tradi- that the majority of young adults are not mi compromiso como arzobispo, junto reto de contar una historia que es com- tional morality,” “yearn for mystery,” orthodox, and when researchers com- con nuestros sacerdotes, de hacer todo pleja ante un mundo impaciente. Debo “seek guidance and formation from pare the youngest young adults with the lo posible para asegurarnos, no sola- admitir que hago eco con aquellos que legitimate sources of authority and trust oldest young adults, they find no evi- mente de que nuestros niños y jóvenes están preocupados por algunas de las these authorities,” and “strive for per- dence that the youngest cohort is more estén a salvo, sino también continuar dimensiones de la cobertura. Por ejem- sonal holiness” (pp. 15-16). Their orthodox than the oldest. nuestro ministerio con el cuidado y la plo, algunas coberturas del problema del beliefs, she says, defy conventional dis- Carroll’s book is getting considerable atención de Cristo. abuso sexual han sido demasiado sim- tinctions between liberal and conserva- attention among Church leaders and Yo personalmente renuevo mi com- plistas, y desafortunadamente han conll- tive (p. 16). favorable treatment in a number of promiso de “estar allí” para nuestros evado a conclusiones erróneas. They have a countercultural world- Catholic magazines and newspapers. sacerdotes generosos, con un cariño Uno debe prestar mucha atención view. They see themselves as standing Although it includes many insights pastoral especial. No solamente se han para darse cuenta de que el número de over against “relativists [who] argue about the beliefs and practices of the extralimitado en sus responsabilidades clérigos involucrados en escándalos de that no belief system or ethical code is young orthodox Christians she studied, pastorales sino que también han experi- abuso sexual en los últimos 50 años ha superior to another” (p. 14) and post- the book needs to be approached cau- mentado la carga injusta de haber sido sido menor al 2%, lo cual, a pesar de modernists who, Carroll says, reject the tiously and interpreted carefully. avergonzados públicamente por los ser trágico, no es tan difundido como “Enlightenment-era emphasis on reason, The “new faithful” in Carroll’s book pecados de otros. Y me mantendré parece. science, and progress” (p. 14). Instead, are an important and highly organized firme en mi responsabilidad de propor- Uno debe prestar mucha atención these young adults emphasize the subset of young adult Catholics, but cionar el procesamiento y los cuidados para darse cuenta de que los obispos importance of “universal standards and they are not typical of their generation debidos para aquellos que se ven acusa- como grupo no estaban involucrados en absolute-truth claims” (p. 15). Themes and, even though Carroll might like dos, justa o injustamente, de ser abu- una operación internacional “de of tradition, authority, surrender, sacri- them to be, they are not part of an over- sadores. despiste” y pago de dinero desgraciado fice and obedience run throughout the all trend toward orthodoxy and conven- Una parte importante de mi retiro para silenciar voces. book. But, far from retreating from the tional morality. estará dedicada a renovar mi compro- El papel de los profesionales de la world around them, these young adults miso de servir a todos los miembros de psicología que aconsejaron a obispos y intend to transform it. They are dis- (James D. Davidson is a professor of la arquidiócesis de la mejor manera otros que los abusadores podían curarse tinctly pro-life in their views on abor- sociology at Purdue University in West posible en mi capacidad de maestro y ser reincorporados, tiende a pasar tion and tend to vote Republican. Lafayette, Ind. His most recent book is principal, pastor y sacerdote. desapercibido. La simplificación lle- Despite the book’s many insights American Catholics: Gender, El verano pasado, a la luz del ver- vada al extremo no es útil. about the worldview of orthodox young Generation, and Commitment published gonzoso descubrimiento de la trágica Sin embargo, en general mis pen- adult, readers need to be aware of two by Alta Mira Books in 2001). † situación, escribí una serie de once samientos durante el retiro serán de columnas semanales para explorar gratitud en mis oraciones. Nuestros sac- diversas facetas de la historia del abuso erdotes continúan sirviendo con aun sexual. Los títulos de las columnas del más lealtad y valor. Contamos con más Letters Policy The Criterion, cuentan la historia: seminaristas agregándose a la lista. “‘Levantando el velo’del abuso sexual Y donde vive la Iglesia, en las comu- Letters from readers are published published and to edit letters from infantil”, “Una disculpa para las vícti- nidades parroquiales y religiosas, la in The Criterion as part of the news- readers as necessary based on space mas del abuso sexual”, “La Iglesia siem- vasta mayoría de laicos y religiosos paper’s commitment to “the respon- limitations, pastoral sensitivity and pre necesita reformas”, “La Iglesia brindan todo su respaldo y continúan sible exchange of freely-held and content (including spelling and gram- sobrevivirá hasta el fin de los tiempos”, manteniendo la fe. Ahora que pienso en expressed opinion among the People mar). In order to encourage opinions “Cómo trabaja la iglesia”, “La iglesia y eso, ¡ésta es la historia más grande que of God” (Communio et Progressio, from a variety of readers, frequent la sociedad necesitan sacerdotes”, “Dos no ha sido contada y es conmovedora! 116). writers will ordinarily be limited to sacerdotes hablan sobre el celibato”, Los tengo a todos ustedes en mis Letters from readers are welcome one letter every three months. “Rezando unos por otros en tiempos de oraciones. and every effort will be made to Concise letters (usually less than 300 crisis”, “Los pecados de unos pocos no include letters from as many people words) are more likely to be printed. pueden parar la obra de Dios”, Traducido por: Language Training and representing as many viewpoints Letters must be signed, but, for “Evaluando a los candidatos para el sac- Center, Indianapolis as possible. Letters should be serious reasons, names may be with- informed, relevant, well-expressed held. La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero and temperate in tone. They must Send letters to “Letters to the reflect a basic sense of courtesy and Editor,” The Criterion, P.O. Box Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nues- respect. 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. tras parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el servicio en The editors reserve the right to Readers with access to e-mail may la iglesia, especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. select the letters that will be send letters to [email protected]. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003

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There will be a book signing of Only 317 Survived! from The women of St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., participants with the healing process by sharing similar 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 at O’Malia’s at North Willow in Indianapolis, invite all women to join them for the experiences with others. The workshop is free and lunch Mall, 2342 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis. The book was Catholic Women’s Convocation from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on will be provided. It is sponsored by the American Cancer authored by the survivors of the sinking of the USS Indian- March 1. Denise Roy, a licensed marriage and family ther- Society, Ortho-Biotech and St. Francis Hospitals and Health apolis, the U.S. Navy’s worst tragedy at sea. Almost 900 men apist, will present “Making the Daily Divine.” For more Centers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. lost their lives and the survivors waited for rescue in shark- information, call Nancy Meyer at 317-241-6314, ext. 100, For more information or to register, call Janice Leak at 317- infested waters for about five days in July 1945. Among the or e-mail [email protected]. 782-6704. men who tell their stories is James O’Donnell, a member of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis and the only survivor from Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein has given permission Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis. He was named “Man of the Year” in 1995 by for the Tridentine Latin Mass to be offered at St. Patrick Indianapolis, is hosting a free information session on The Indianapolis Star & News for his military accomplish- Parish, 1807 Poplar St., in Terre Haute, on a trial basis parish nursing from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22. It ments and his dedication to the completion of the USS each month. Father Norbert Kieferle, a retired priest, will will be an opportunity to put faith into practice as a nurse in Indianapolis National Memorial. O’Donnell will sign copies offer the special Mass at 3 p.m. on Feb. 23 and March 23, a parish community. The focus will be on the interweaving of the book. The 517-page hardcover book sells for $30. then on every fourth Sunday of the month. For more infor- of the mind, body and spirit with its influence on the health Copies can be obtained by attending the book signing or by mation, contact Msgr. Lawrence Moran, pastor of St. of the individual. Some of the topics covered will be the calling John Gromosiak at 317-972-6897 or writing to him at Patrick Parish, at 812-232-8518 or Mike Moroz at 812- role and functions of the parish nurse and how to get started 412 N. Alabama St., Apt. 305, Indianapolis, IN 46204. 466-5856. in the faith community. Marian College also has a parish nursing course that is offered over six Saturdays. Interested The Father Louis Gootee Knights of Columbus St. Francis Hospitals and Health Centers will host a congregational members, leaders and nurses are invited to Council Family Breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to workshop for people living with cancer from 9 a.m. to learn about how to get a parish nursing program started 11 a.m. on Feb. 23 at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ 4 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the hospital’s Indianapolis campus, through Marian College’s Parish Nursing Program. There Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., in Indianapolis. The cost is 8111 S. Emerson Ave. The workshop, titled “Living with will be another information session from 9:30 a.m. to $4 per adult and $2 per child under 12. Children under two Cancer,” is open to cancer patients, their families and care- 11:30 a.m. on March 29. For more information or to regis- are free. For more information, call the parish office at 317- givers. It will address the latest cancer treatments, treating ter call 317-955-6132. † 357-1200. side effects, pain management, coping skills and other related topics. The main focus of the workshop is to help Awards . . . U.S. Conference of VIPs . . . Catholic Bishops’ Office Several Catholic community leaders were honored with Cardinal Ritter Values Awards on Jan. 30 at the sixth Roland “Jerry” and Nancy McNally, members of for Film and Broadcasting annual West Deanery Recognition Dinner held at Cardinal St. Mary Parish in Richmond, will celebrate their 50th Ritter High School in Indianapolis. The recipients were wedding anniversary on Feb. 21. They were married on movie ratings Louis Dezelan, Indianapolis Fire Chief; Bob and Joanne that date in 1953 in the St. Mary Parish rectory. They have Kern, members of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis; Ed four children: Holly Butler, Shelley Erbse, Jane Rhein- Daredevil (20th Century Fox) Loyd, a Cardinal Ritter High School alumnus and mem- hardt and Rand McNally. The couple has 13 grandchildren Rated A-IV (Adults, with Reservations) because of ber of Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis; Conventual and two great-grandchildren. sympathetic treatment of vigilante justice, some brutal Franciscan Father Troy Overton; and Patrick and but stylized violence, a discreet sexual encounter and Dianne McKeever, members of St. Anthony Parish in Herbert Naville, a member of Our Lady of Perpetual an instance of profanity. Indianapolis. The awards are given to those individuals Help Parish in New Albany, was the 2003 honoree of the Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly Cautioned) by who embody the principles of Cardinal Joseph Ritter and 10th annual Rotary Community Toast and Benefit the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). the Catholic spirit each day. Before his assignment to Banquet on Feb. 8. Naville, of the law firm Lorch and St. Louis and appointment as a cardinal, Bishop Joseph Naville, was honored and toasted by his friends and asso- The Jungle Book 2 (Disney) Ritter was named the first archbishop of Indianapolis in ciates for his lifelong contributions to his hometown of Rated A-I (General Patronage). 1944. † New Albany and to Floyd County. † Rated G (General Audiences) by the MPAA. †

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Forgiveness is essential Catholic Herald for family harmony CNS photo by Sam Lucero, By Dan Luby privacy. Often it’s emotional space that people need, “space” for developing their In personal relationships, we cannot interests and gifts. treat everyone precisely the same way, Especially in circumstances of recon- mechanically measuring out the spaces of ciliation, the “space” we may need to our lives equally for every friend and afford others is time for cooling off, for family member and colleague, regardless thinking things through, for healing. of circumstances. Reconciliation in families cannot be Children usually require more attention achieved painlessly. To heal family rifts than adults. demands the vulnerability that accompa- One friend may have greater needs for nies forgiveness, both asking for it and material assistance or verbal support or extending it. emotional connection than another friend. To ask for forgiveness with humility Differing circumstances demand differ- means to give up our desire to blame ent responses. other people for our pain. Establishing and maintaining well-pro- While it doesn’t demand that we deny portioned relationships can be demand- the injury done by others, reconciliation ing. It requires close attention to the does require that we acknowledge our needs and life situations of the people own contribution to the pain suffered around us. without demanding a corresponding Communication has to be consistent admission from others. This may not be and mindful. Sometimes the equally valid fair, in the strict sense of the word, but it needs of different people in our lives may be necessary to rebuild what was lost exceed our capacity to meet them both. in the relationship. Relationships—civic life, friendship, In the end, reconciliation in families marriage and family—are hard work. relies on our experience of the generosity When the wear and tear of everyday real- of God. It means acting as God acts, ity causes relationships to slip out of remembering that God always meets us sync, to lose their right proportions, then more than half way in our struggle to reconciliation is needed to restore them. maintain a right relationship with him. Reconciliation is the work of putting things right, of re-establishing pleasing, (Dan Luby is director of the Division of harmonious proportions in our relation- Christian Formation for the Diocese of Reconciliation is the work of putting things right, of re-establishing pleasing, harmonious proportions ships. Fort Worth, Texas.) † in our relationships. As I see it, reconciliation is much less about equality and fairness than about generosity and vulnerability and paying Reconciliation teaches us how we ought to live careful attention to the needs of those with whom we share life. By Fr. Lawrence E. Mick This is true when we confess our sins bit easier with practice. Repeated experi- When family members injure each to a priest. It is also true when we need to ence of God’s forgiveness can help us to other, as we all too often do, through A married couple once told me that admit our failings to a member of our risk asking forgiveness from others we thoughtlessness or neglect or selfishness they had a banner hanging in their bed- family. Yet no family can survive well for have offended. Regular use of the sacra- or even malice, restoring balance and pro- room that read, “Love is a lot of hard long without a willingness to ask for and ment of penance can teach us how to say portion often begins with listening. work.” to grant forgiveness to one another. we are sorry and remind us of the joy that Listening with the goal of reconcilia- It reminded them that love is more When I speak to parents of children comes once we have reconciled. tion requires being clear that the aim of than a feeling, more than sex, more than preparing for their first experience of the Like all the sacraments, reconciliation our listening is to understand the other pure emotion. It takes a lot of self-sacri- sacrament of penance, I remind them that teaches us how we ought to live in every person’s feelings. That means letting go fice to maintain a relationship of love. children will understand the sacrament part of our lives. Just a few minutes spent of the desire to win an argument, to per- The sacrament of penance is a gift more easily if they see reconciliation hap- watching the nightly news will reveal suade the other person to change, to be Christ gave us to make our relationship pening at home. I urge parents to teach by many situations in our world in need of right. with God last throughout life. It is example, saying “I’m sorry” and “I for- forgiveness and reconciliation. Instead, listening to restore harmony designed to restore and deepen the love give you” when those words are appropri- Whether in church or at home or at requires that our aim be to truly hear and that binds us to God. Such restoration is a ate in family situations. work, reconciliation always requires hard see and perhaps even feel life from the reason for celebration, but it too often The learning can also flow in the work. If we are willing to undertake that other person’s point of view. That can be requires some hard work. other direction. If we learn to express work, however, we will find that it usu- an arduous, even scary proposition for None of us really likes to admit fail- our sorrow and receive forgiveness in ally leads us to a deep joy and a rich cele- many of us. ures and sinfulness. We want others to the sacrament of reconciliation, we bration of God’s healing power at work in Restoring right relationship also means think well of us, and we want to maintain might learn to do the same in our daily our lives. giving the other people in our families the a positive image of ourselves. So it is lives. space they need at this particular point in always hard to confess our sins and to ask Like most things that are hard to do, (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the life. It might be some physical space for for forgiveness. admitting our failings usually becomes a Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio.) † Discussion Point Resolve differences by listening This Week’s Question my relationship with every person is a relationship in Christ. Then I ask Jesus to give me the love, wisdom, Name some essential first steps toward healing a “rift” understanding and the forgiveness, if necessary, for at home. taking the steps to setting things aright.” (Erika “First, find out what the problem is. Then talk things Martinez, Kirkland, Wash.) through. Then try to direct the person involved to a solution of some sort. And, of course, pray over the Lend Us Your Voice situation.” (Denise Coulombe, Fall River, Mass.) An upcoming edition asks: Do you have a particular

Northwest Indiana Catholic “Communication. Perhaps outside support from elders. goal you are pursuing now as a Christian in terms of Perhaps just interjecting a little exercise and fresh air.” spirituality or of learning, for example? What is it? (Father Dave Anderson, Tosook Bay, Alaska) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “The essential first step I take toward healing any rift Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. at home is to pray first, with the full awareness that 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Karen Callaway, Page 8 The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Looking Around/ Fr. William J. Byron, S.J. Important events: Benedict writes his r ule An anti-poverty Seventeenth in a series each community, who applied it for the congregations as a method of revitaliza- good of all. tion. National and international unions program that St. Benedict wrote his rule around the The rule and hence the development of brought improved organization without year 529 as a guide for the monastic orga- monasticism spread throughout Europe. diminishing Benedict’s rule. really works nization at Monte Pope Gregory the Great (one of 23 The end of the Middle Ages saw a Cassino, located Benedictine popes) sent Benedictines to decline of monasticism, especially with CIA Director George J. Tenet surprised between Rome and England under the leadership of Augustine the Renaissance. Nevertheless, the a luncheon gathering of Washington, Naples. That is the of Canterbury in the sixth century. After Benedictines remained the major influ- D.C., business leaders 17th of my 50 most Benedict’s rule replaced the more austere ence in preserving learning in Europe. a few months ago important events in rule of Columbanus in England, the During the so-called Dark Ages, the with a comment com- Catholic history Benedictine monk Boniface took it to Benedictine monks seemed the sole pos- paring the work he because of its influ- Germany in the eighth century. In 817, sessors of classical thought. does to the mission of ence not only on Emperor Louis decreed that monastic During the Protestant Reformation, the new Washington monasticism but also communities throughout the empire adopt King Henry VIII suppressed the monas- Jesuit Academy. Since on Christianity itself. Benedict’s rule. teries in England and the same was done Sept. 11, 2001, he Benedict had lived as a hermit and Movements to restore austerity to in Germany and Scandinavia. The French said, he has been pre- attracted followers. After developing monasteries have come at various times. Revolution and the period of Napoleon occupied with the some monastic institutions around Benedict of Aniane tried to reform French crushed the Benedictines of France. question of terror- Subiaco, he left there and went to Monte monasticism in the ninth century. William The 19th century saw a revival as new ism—how to protect our nation against it, Cassino around 525 and lived there the of Aquitaine established an abbey in Benedictine monasteries were established how to eliminate the threat altogether. rest of his life. Cluny in the 10th century. There the in France and England. The Benedictines “There is a close connection between His twin sister, Scholastica, founded abbots stressed prayer and worship rather came to the United States in 1846, open- what I’m doing and what this new school the Benedictine nuns nearby in 529. than manual labor, and the Cluniac ing a monastery in Latrobe, Pa. promises to do. The underlying cause of Benedict modeled his rule on earlier Reform had great influence in France, Today, there are about 8,000 terrorism is hopelessness,” said Tenet, rules, such as those of John Cassian, Germany, Spain and Italy. Benedictine monks worldwide. In the “and this academy is going to eliminate Basil, Augustine and the Fathers of the The 11th century saw spin-offs, notably Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Directory the possibility of hopelessness ever Desert. It was compassionate and flexi- the Carthusians, Cistercians and and Yearbook lists 85 Benedictine monks becoming a dominant force in the lives of ble, and it allowed autonomy for commu- Camoldolese, all with more severe rules (63 priests and 22 brothers) and 80 Sisters these boys.” nities founded under the rule. The rule than that of the Benedictines. The 15th of St. Benedict (70 in Beech Grove and 10 This was a “friend-raising” event was to be safeguarded by the abbot of century saw adoption of the system of in Ferdinand). † designed to introduce a new middle school to business leaders who might be Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes interested in providing financial support. The Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA) is for boys who are economically poor but We trust in a God who blesses America have intellectual potential and the moral support of a mentoring adult. It runs from We like to say this is a country in president? It’s a position in which a per- intellectually gifted and moral person, 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. during the which any child can grow up to be presi- son is closely watched and where every only earned one term and has proven to school year and includes a summer acade- dent. We figure if error or lapse can ruin a reputation for life be a better statesman than president. And mic and camping experience. It provides George “Dubbya” or beyond. Often, it’s a thankless job. Bill Clinton, touted as brilliant, will likely the students with three meals every day Bush could make it, Well, for one thing, there’s ego and the not go down in history that way. and a rigorous academic program. poor student that he ambition that often accompanies it. Most Some presidential performances were Jesuits in the Washington, D.C., area at was, surely one of us presidents seem to have been men who erratic. Lyndon Johnson’s skills in dealing Georgetown University, Georgetown Prep, might. Or we think of had a pretty good opinion of themselves with Congress led to national civil rights Gonzaga High School, two parishes and a Ronald Reagan, an and their abilities. John Adams certainly legislation, but his errors in Vietnam helped research center decided to model this new actor, member of a did. Thomas Jefferson did. Even George create the worst military failure our country initiative on the successful Nativity profession not usually Washington, a more modest type, knew has ever experienced. Richard Nixon schools that other Jesuits around the coun- considered a spring- exactly how capable he was. opened up American relations with China, try started over the past 30 years. board to international Sometimes presidents were extremely but ultimately his paranoia and moral blind- I thought of Tenet’s comment when I statesmanship. capable in a previous life, but when it ness forced him to resign the presidency. read, in The New York Times, Thomas L. Even our revered Abraham Lincoln came to being president their performance The emphasis on the president’s role Friedman’s reference to “the unde- was unrelentingly homely and awkward, was disappointing. Ulysses S. Grant, a has changed over time. Lately, the presi- terrables—the boys who did 9/11, who and came from beginnings so poor as to superb military general, proved to be an dent’s influence has grown, which some- hate us more than they love life. It’s these be embarrassing. Warren Harding was unsuccessful president while Dwight times leads to disillusionment with our human missiles of mass destruction that dim, William Henry Harrison didn’t have Eisenhower, another honored general, is American system when his performance could really destroy our open society.” sense enough to come in out of the cold, often rated as a mediocre one. doesn’t match our expectations. Tenet would say that hopelessness pro- and Franklin Delano Roosevelt hid a Herbert Hoover, much lauded as the Still, Presidents’ Day gives us another duced those undeterrables, and, indeed, if severe physical handicap. savior of Europe’s hungry following opportunity to renew our national trust in others like them are to be deterred from Some presidents, along the lines of World War I, wound up having his name God and pray that he will continue to future terrorist activity they have to be Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt, used as a synonym for Great Depression bless America. freed from what Friedman calls “the seemed to have a kind of messianic com- problems. John F. Kennedy made mistakes cement mixer that is churning out these plex. Others like John Quincy Adams and in Cuba and in his personal life. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the angry, humiliated and often unemployed Calvin Coolidge tended to annoy people. Brilliance is no guarantee of a presi- Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular Muslim youth.” That “cement mixer” is a Why would anyone want to be dent’s success, either. Jimmy Carter, an columnist for The Criterion.) † “collection of faltering Arab states, which, as the U.N.’s ‘Arab Human Development Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Report’ notes, have fallen so far behind ..., and the reason they have fallen behind can be traced to their lack of three things: Linking Lincolnesque ideas with now freedom, modern education and women’s empowerment.” Presidents’ Day is confusing. Research adjust to the Jan. 1 Feast of the Abraham Lincoln’s Counsel Religious sisters around the United tells me the third Monday of this month Circumcision now being the Feast of the (1864) States are running Nativity-type middle was set aside by Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. schools for economically disadvantaged Congress in 1968 to I don’t know why that bothers me any Weep, dear lady, weep and pray girls. The Jesuits have succeeded over the honor our first presi- more than I know why I’ll probably always for all the sons who died today— centuries with good basic education for dent, George think of Presidents Lincoln and Washington for their parents, North and South— boys and are sticking with that in these Washington, and our on their real February birthdays. for the widowed left without new initiatives aimed at addressing the 16th president, The point I want to make, however, is a hope for normal family life— problem of poverty and faltering families Abraham Lincoln. Yet that Washington and Lincoln are two U.S. and for orphans—all in strife— in our inner cities. this wasn’t official presidents who’ve known war firsthand, Then unite your prayers with theirs; Wherever these schools operate now, until 1971 when but it’s Lincoln I remember most this let your weeping wash their cares. however, they are heavily dependent on Presidents’ Day was month, because he was in office during Transform sorrow into power; talented and committed lay men and proclaimed a holiday the bloodiest war on American soil. immortalize this saddest hour. women. Their patient effort adds up to to commemorate all past presidents. Since the Civil War, we’ve never bat- After war’s last Requiem ends, quality “modern education” that will The idea didn’t catch on everywhere, tled here in the same way. With the devas- use your new strength to transcend deliver genuine freedom and an apprecia- since states aren’t obliged to adopt holi- tating attack on New York’s World Trade unjust hate … intolerance … greed … tion of “women’s empowerment” to boys days affecting federal offices and agen- Center, we’ve come to think of that as an Pray that those who live will heed and girls who are now poor but on their cies. So not all Americans observe enemy’s act of war. Now we’re facing a mother’s grief, a nation’s tears, way, through education, to a better life. Presidents’ Day. Some recognize only the action abroad, but how do we know war pledging calm for coming years. The WJA youngsters are responding aforementioned birthdays separately— will stay abroad? May we preserve a holy peace well to the 12-hour school-day challenge. Lincoln’s on Feb. 12 and Washington’s on Ten years ago this month, my poem with same determined energies Attendance rates and achievement levels Feb. 22. about the Civil War appeared in a Broad that it took to wage this war. are impressively high. Benefactors are This confusion reminds me how dis- Ripple/Indianapolis monthly, The Village Pray we heal our nation’s scar. responding, too. They’ve noticed that you combobulated I am when the Church Sampler, once published by fellow parish- just don’t see many people around who are makes calendar changes, replacing long- ioner Lillian Barcio. The words—echoing (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of well educated and also involuntarily poor. venerated saints with different ones or ideas Lincoln himself might’ve shared Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, changing names of holy days. For with a grieving mother—are worth repeat- is a regular columnist for The (Jesuit Father William J. Byron is a instance, it’ll take me a long time to ing now. Criterion.) † columnist for Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003 Page 9

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 24 Friday, Feb. 28 Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 Sirach 1:1-10 Sirach 6:5-17 Psalm 93:1-2, 5 Psalm 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, • Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 reinforce his own authenticity as an Mark 9:14-29 35 Apostle. He reasserts his role, although • 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Mark 10:1-12 • Mark 2:1-12 more obliquely than elsewhere in his writ- ings. He is the true messenger of Christ, the Tuesday, Feb. 25 genuine Apostle. His disciples, Silvanus Sirach 2:1-11 Saturday, March 1 The Book of Isaiah supplies this week- and Timothy, speak with his authority, and Psalm 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, Sirach 17:1-15 end’s Liturgy of the Word with its first therefore with God’s authority. 39-40 Psalm 103:13-18 reading. The message in this reading is not pri- When Isaiah wrote, marily about Paul’s credentials, however. Mark 9:30-37 Mark 10:13-16 religious practice was Rather, it is about the perfection and con- lax among God’s stancy of God and of the word of God. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Sunday, March 2 Chosen People. They What Jesus spoke as truth, and as Sirach 4:11-19 Eighth Sunday in either were indifferent promise, prevail. If God, through Jesus, Psalm 119:165, 171-172, Ordinary Time to God or they out- promised salvation to those who truly 174-175 Hosea 2:16b, 17b, 21-22 right sinned. The believe, then those who truly believe can prophet looked upon depend upon salvation. God will not Mark 9:38-40 Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13 either circumstance as change or modify the message. 2 Corinthians 3:1b-6 an abomination. St. Mark’s Gospel provides us with the Thursday, Feb. 27 Mark 2:18-22 Moreover, he saw in this drift from fervor last reading this weekend. Sirach 5:1-8 and fidelity the cause of all the society’s The event occurs in Capernaum, which Psalm 1:1-4, 6 woes. the Gospel calls the “home” of Jesus. However, Isaiah hardly wished the Evidently, at some point, Jesus left Mark 9:41-50 people to languish in the bad situation Nazareth and, in effect, moved to their irreverence had created. Capernaum. Nazareth is in the hills, Isaiah reminded the people that God roughly midway between the was forever faithful to them. God had Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee, offended God. They broke the Law of Jesus is Lord. He is God. He speaks formed them as a people. He had pledged then called the Lake of Tiberius. Moses, but God, and not Moses, was the for God. He can forgive sins, a preroga- his everlasting mercy and protection. He Capernaum was at the north edge of the ultimate lawgiver. Moses was merely a tive belonging solely to God. would not relent. He would refresh them Sea of Galilee. At the time of Jesus, it was human instrument by which God revealed The emphasis here is upon Jesus. He is and their lives, as a rush of water would one of two more important towns on the the law. the channel by which God reaches us, and refresh an arid terrain. He would wipe lake. However, for devout Jews, it was the So, they accused Jesus of blasphemy. by which we reach God. He is our link away all their offenses and forgive their only town. The other community, Tiberius, He assumed a prerogative of God, the with God. sins. was a Roman establishment and it stood on lawgiver. Jesus maintains the authority Then, the second point to consider is In these words, the prophet called the desecrated Jewish graves. No faithful Jew needed to forgive sins. His authority that of sin. All people sin. Sin disrupts people to repent. They were not doomed, would think of entering Tiberius. indeed is from God. our lives, and so it disturbs all human if they chose not to be doomed. They Capernaum was a fishing center. Peter society. It is the root of everything we could rely upon the goodness of God if lived there. Jesus preached in its syna- Reflection dread and suffer. However, if we turn they renounced their sins and humbly gogue. For weeks, the Church, through these away from sin, we can enjoy God’s turned to God. In this story, Jesus was preaching Liturgies of the Word, has presented to us mercy. God will forgive us. In this for- St. Paul’s Second Epistle to the inside a building. He had cured the sick the person of Jesus the Lord. It began at giveness, our union with God will be Corinthians is the source of the second on other occasions. A man, paralyzed by Christmas and continued through the restored. We will be at peace. reading this weekend. some physical problem, also wanted to be Feast of the Epiphany and the Feast of the What if we have sinned habitually or Apparently, in Corinth and elsewhere cured, but the crowd surrounding Jesus in Baptism of the Lord. In the readings for quite viciously? It is of no consequence if in the tiny Christian world of the last part the building was so great that no one these three great feasts, the Church has we truly repent. God will forgive us, if of the first century A.D., many different could find a path for the paralyzed man to given us the details about Jesus. In suc- we humbly ask, and we will be restored and competing voices were heard. Many reach the Lord. ceeding weeks, the Church has continued to wholeness, just as the paralyzed man people presumed to speak for the Lord. At long last, they opened the roof of the process. was cured. † Some said their only credentials were the house. Through this opening, they their own instincts or personal, albeit sin- lowered the man. Seeing this statement of Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen cere perhaps, impressions that somehow faith, Jesus cured the man. God had commissioned them to represent Moreover, the Lord forgave the man’s the Gospel. sins. By forgiving sins, he drew the anger Constantly, Paul felt the need to of those learned in the Mosaic Law. Sins Council of Trent defined

My Journey to God books of New Testament Your recent answer about the author- true books of the Bible is determined by Qity of the Bible confuses me. You the living tradition of the Church through The World Prays For Peace state on one hand that the centuries. The community of believ- the Bible is the word ers, in communion with teachings of the In cathedral, synagogue, mosque and of God then say any- bishop of Rome and other bishops, deter- temple one can write a book mines which are the sacred books With loud voice or silent thought and declare in it that it demanding biblical faith. Some complex, some simple is the word of God. The process by which the canons of The world prays for peace. True authenticating of the present Christian Bible were formed the Bible, according to by Catholics and Protestants, especially Some kneel, some lay prostrate, some you, is by some group the Old Testament, is long and complex. sway in trance of Christian believers. It began in the first decades after Jesus, Some beg, some cry, some just say, Doesn’t this sug- and continued for centuries. “Why?” gest that the Bible has been authenticated, The content of the Catholic biblical Some sing, some chant, some dance so we can believe it is the word of God? canon was finally defined in 1546 at the The world prays for peace. Please clarify. Who is the authority that ecumenical Council of Trent. This canon says it is the inspired word of God? (New includes, in the New Testament, the four With colors flying in the air Jersey) Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, 14 let- Incense blowing, candles glowing ters traditionally attributed to St. Paul In vestments, costume, with flowers fair As you are aware, the Bible is a series (Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Bells ringing, choirs singing Aof books which together are called the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and The world prays for peace. canon, the authoritative list of books con- 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus,

CNS photo from Reuters tained in the Bible, designating them as Philemon and Hebrews), as well as 1 and In country wood, city street, river wide God’s revealed word. 2 Peter, 1, 2 and 3 John, James, Jude and In fields and valleys, on the ocean, in the The world prays for peace. It is important to note that not all holy Revelation. sky writings, even some letters or “gospels” There is a significant difference In jungle heat and desert bleak At my bedside in the deep of night supposedly written by the Apostles or between inspiration and canonicity. The world prays for peace. I take my fear inside to the chapel in other early Christian leaders, are included Inspiration, according to our understand- my heart in the canonical books of our Scripture. ing, means that a document was authored In the buildings and all the places where Where my Lord abides and there I pray Who determines which specific by God, using a human writer as his We buy and sell for “sacred writings” can be proposed to instrument. With TV, cell phone, microwave, traffic The world that prays for peace. Christian believers as the word of God A book is canonical, part of the bibli- jam and source of God’s revelation? How do cal canon, when, as I explained, it is rec- As we move about hoping all is well By Trudy Bledsoe we know which ones to accept as God’s ognized by the Church as inspired and is revealed truth and which ones not to presented to Christian believers as the (Trudy Bledsoe is a member of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis.) accept? word of God and a source of revealed In Catholic belief, the identity of the truth. † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003

St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis who is FIREFIGHTERS also assigned at Station 29, said the fire- continued from page 1 fighters had just laid down lines in front of the church and were getting ready to former beauty. break open a door when Father Michael Ann Wyand Photo by Mary “When we came around the corner, ran up to them with a set of keys. we saw fire through the stained-glass “We had him unlock the door,” windows,” said Cpl. Jim Hackleman, an Baskerville said, “but I told him not to engineer who drives an aerial truck from open it. We went in as soon as we had our Station 29 on the south-side. “We made lines charged. As we came in, the plaster an aggressive attack on the fire. We had ceiling was dropping on us. I’d been to to open up the roof to let the smoke and church there before, and I could see that hot gases out. We just went about our the sacristy and the altar were nothing but jobs and did whatever needed to be solid flames that were going up and across done.” the top of the church. We made the initial For Hackleman and some of the other [fire] stop at the altar.” firefighters, that meant carrying fire hoses Members of “the ladder companies in the dark along a foot-wide plank in the really had their hands full,” he said, attic to attack the fire from under the roof “because they had to get up above the of the Gothic revival church. ceiling on the catwalk, which was only Three Indianapolis firefighters who helped save historic Sacred Heart of Jesus Church nearly two years Capt. Robert Morgan, a member of about a foot wide and probably 80 feet off ago bring the offertory gifts to Franciscan Father Michael Barrett, pastor, during a Mass of Thanksgiving St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin who the ground. If somebody had accidentally on Feb. 9 in the recently restored church. During the 19-month restoration project, Indianapolis Fire also serves at Station 29, said when he stepped off of the catwalk, all he would Department officials occasionally took firefighters to the church to discuss firefighting techniques. saw the fire his only thought was saving go through was a little bit of wire mesh enough of the church so there wouldn’t be and plaster then he would drop the rest of pounds,” Baskerville said. “It took two of After the Mass, Hackleman said he serious structural damage. the way [to the ground].” us to move it. The altar was wood and the hadn’t been back to see the church since “Our first responsibility was to get water Firefighters were able to extinguish the tabernacle would have dropped through the fire. to the seat of the fire, which we did,” initial fire within an hour or so, the floor to the basement if we hadn’t car- “I wanted to see the church after it was Morgan recalled. “We went in the side door Baskerville said, but they continued to ried it out of there.” done,” he said, “and I was amazed that and went straight to the altar and the sanc- work on other fires that had spread along Robinson said he handled a hose line they were able to do everything in the tuary and started putting the fire out. Our the walls and ceiling and to secure the fire and worked with other firefighters to get reconstruction process. It’s really nice. second responsibility was to get a hole in scene for four or five more hours. water on the fire. They did a wonderful job.” the roof to ventilate the church so the fire- Baskerville and Pvt. Rick Robinson, a “I figured we might have a hard time Hackleman smiled when he was told men could see to fight the fire.” member of St. Matthew Parish in saving the whole church,” he said. “That’s that Sacred Heart parishioners and arch- Morgan said he was sorry to see the Indianapolis, carried the heavy tabernacle how bad the fire looked when we first got diocesan officials think the firefighters did church gutted by the fire and he’s glad it out of the church while other firefighters there. I was kind of surprised when we a wonderful job, too. is “beautiful again.” continued to spray water on the blaze. got inside and got it knocked down as fast “It’s all in the line of duty,” he said. Lt. Al Baskerville, a member of “The tabernacle weighs about 300 as we did.” “It’s what we’re trained to do.” †

“try not to let our hurt and anger turn into Carr said as he travels around the coun- Congress in which, he said, only one sen- SOCIAL cynicism and alienation.” try he finds “an enormous thirst for mis- ator has a child serving as an enlisted continued from page 1 “Do not let our sorrow and embarrass- sion” among Catholics who feel the reper- member of the military. It is a policy “that ment lead to disengagement or self-pity,” cussions of the sex-abuse scandal. sends other peoples’ children off to war,” This is not the time to hunker down ... but he told them. “Do not let our frustration And there’s plenty of work to be done he said. to stand up for what we believe and who and fear turn into stridency and self-right- by the Church’s social ministries, in what It is a time when the administration’s we really are.” eousness. Do not let the difficulty of our he called “confusing, confusing times.” proposed budget would ensure that “some He encouraged the group of leaders of task—the lack of many victories—turn Carr noted the Bush administration is will lose their [welfare] benefits and parish and diocesan social ministries to into excuses for inaction.” pushing for a war with the backing of a See SOCIAL, page 14

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Speaking with reporters in the apos- climate of tolerance among the Muslim Cardinal Roger tolic nunciature in Baghdad, he said he majority. Etchegaray dis- thought the meeting would “help dis- “The Christians here are considered tributes the Eucharist during a

perse the dark clouds that are building authentic Iraqis and they will share in CNS photo from Reuters up on the Iraqi horizon.” the fate of their country,” he said. liturgy in Baghdad He said the fact that Hussein had met In its account of Cardinal on Feb. 12. The him for an hour and a half was a mea- Etchegaray’s meeting with the Iraqi pres- cardinal, in Iraq as sure of the respect the Iraqi leader holds ident, Iraq’s state TV said Hussein told special envoy for the moral authority of the pope. the cardinal that some Western powers from Pope John Cardinal Etchegaray said the key to “want to attack us only because we are Paul II, appealed defusing the current crisis was re-estab- Muslim.” for Iraqi coopera- lishing an atmosphere of trust. Hussein asked the cardinal, according tion with the “That’s a big job and requires time. It to the TV report, why Iraq was being United Nations to begins with small gestures. It is impor- accused under “false pretexts” of having avert war. tant, then, to have confidence in the weapons of mass destruction, while work of the U.N. inspectors,” he said. Israel is known to have such weapons The cardinal said he was impressed and is oppressing the Palestinian people. with the warm welcome he received in Hussein said this was a clear example Iraq, especially by the affection shown of racial and religious discrimination, him by the minority Christian commu- and he encouraged Christian leaders to nity. He said that aside from a few iso- raise their voices against it, the TV lated incidents, Christians live in a report said. †

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Christian minority in Iraq has constitu- against a war in Iraq in cities around the 900,000 displaced Iraqis to the 1 million WAR tional protections, the 12-year economic world. In Rome, parish delegations were already displaced within the country, with continued from page 1 embargo against the country and the evident in a massive march of more than 1 an estimated 600,000 to 1.5 million head- prospects of a new war have led many million people through the city center. ing to neighboring countries. seriously aware of the responsibility he Catholics to leave. In Baghdad, the num- Several churches were open for prayer vig- The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ faces with regard to his people.” ber of Catholics has shrunk from 500,000 ils the night before. Committee on International Policy, Bishop The cardinal said everything should be to 175,000 since 1991. In Washington, U.S. policy toward John H. Ricard of Pensacola-Tallahassee, done to help end the international isola- At the Vatican, the Iraqi crisis was on Iraq came in for consistent criticism dur- Fla., reiterated that a war against Iraq tion of Iraq and the suffering of its people. the pope’s mind throughout the week. In a ing three separate discussions on the would be “difficult to justify” due to a He called war the “worst solution” to the meeting on Feb. 13 with Rabbi Riccardo subject on Feb. 10 as part of the 2003 lack of evidence that the country posed an Iraqi crisis. Di Segni and other Rome Jewish leaders, Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in imminent danger to the United States. According to Iraqi TV, Saddam Hussein the pope said it was important for Washington. Several speakers said start- Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of told Cardinal Etchegaray that some Western Christians and Jews to pray for peace at a ing a war against Iraq would violate one Los Angeles said on Feb. 14 that a pre- powers “want to attack us only because we time when “the dangerous rumblings of or more criteria of Catholic just-war emptive use of force would create a dan- are Muslim.” The Iraqi leader denied Iraq war can be heard.” principles. gerous precedent, and that a war may had weapons of mass destruction. Marking the World Day of the Sick, the “What we’re really talking about is well have devastating effects on the During his six-day visit to Iraq, pope called on sick people around the people—the civilians who would be civilian population. Cardinal Etchegaray visited Catholic com- world to transform their suffering into an caught up in this,” said Christine Tucker, “War is not the solution,” Cardinal munities and presided over liturgies in ardent prayer for peace. the Egypt-based Middle East regional Mahony said. He said he was praying that Baghdad and the northern city of Mossul. On Feb. 15, Church groups were among director for Catholic Relief Services. world leaders would have the wisdom to Vatican officials said that while the the millions of people who demonstrated It is believed that war would add “forge a new road to peace.” †

Constitution—that the budget should be neither the Democratic Party nor the all times and places. No discussion. balanced every year, are now for spending Republican Party represents his interests Remember when they called us ‘single SOCIAL as far as the eye can see, saying it will all has been particularly striking in a few issue?’ Remember when they said, ‘You continued from page 10 work out in the end. And Democrats, who recent incidents. shouldn’t impose litmus tests?’ ” others will get tax cuts,” he said, adding used to like spending—they called it “For the Democrats, culture trumps Carr said he also found it odd that at “this is the first time in wartime where investment and said the deficits will take economics,” he said. “For the Republi- the same he was addressing the social we’ve cut taxes instead of raising them.” care of themselves—are now the deficit cans, conservatism trumps compassion.” ministers the Bush administration was It’s a time when some citizens, notably hawks.” He cited Republican congressional sending a theologian to Rome to present immigrants, are losing their freedoms, Carr called it confusing for the govern- leaders blocking an extension of unem- an alternative view to the Church’s con- while others go about “business as usual,” ment to raise the national terrorism alert ployment benefits late last session to pro- clusion that under just-war theory an he said. status and then tell people to go about tect funds they wanted for a tax cut. They attack on Iraq would be immoral. He was He encouraged the audience, who their lives as usual, and confusing for later “caved in,” he said, but only because referring to Michael Novak, who was in would be making visits to members of Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona “it was Christmas.” Rome on the same day trying to convince Congress the next day, to talk about to “say the Bush tax cuts help the rich at On the other hand, Carr said, the skeptical Vatican officials that military “shared sacrifices and who is bearing the the expense of the poor” and for Democratic Party “won’t tolerate debate action in Iraq would be justified under burden and who is left behind.” Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., to say “go on choice, whether it’s dissent on personal principles of self-defense. Carr said Washington also presents a get Saddam Hussein.” choice on abortion—which to run for “You may have read that the Bush confusing face when the “conventional The two phrases least used in president you have to be for—and no dis- administration, their Vatican ambassador, wisdom is that Iraq’s potential nuclear Washington today, Carr quipped, are “the cussion on parental choice in education, is bringing a theologian over to try and weapons demand war and North Korea’s poor” and “Osama bin Laden.” which you have to oppose. persuade the Vatican that pre-emptive, real nuclear weapons require diplomacy.” “It’s a confusing, confusing place,” he “Symptomatic to me was that the first preventative war is moral,” he explained. He also finds it confusing, he said, that added. time all the Democratic candidates got “Imagine what would have happened if “Republicans who used to insist, in fact, The “political homelessness” Carr said together was not at a homeless shelter,” the Clinton administration had brought demand—they wanted to put it in the he often feels as a Catholic who finds that he said. “It was at the National Abortion some theologian over to persuade the Rights Action League, where they fell all Vatican that their [the Church’s] over themselves to say the most funda- approach to population control is Mature Life Choices Section—Continued mental issue was protecting abortion at wrong.” † Come Join Our Family When the late Walter G. Justus established the Justus Contracting Company in 1910, he dreamed of starting a family tradition...and his vision has become a reality. Three generations later, a proud heritage of over 20,000 quality-built homes, multi-family apartments and senior housing communities continue to provide quality living for generations of loyal Justus customers.

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan to Schoenstatt Web site at Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The www.seidata.com/~eburwink School of Theology, 200 Hill Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, Dr., St. Meinrad. “Simplicity: A Way of Life,” Benedictine Father sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- St. Christopher Parish, Activity Center, 5301 W. 16th St., Noël Mueller, presenter. Infor- cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. Indianapolis. Euchre party, mation: www.saintmeinrad.edu. Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week 1 p.m., $3 per person. of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active List, Daily 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar Our Lady of the Greenwood Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), St., Terre Haute. Tridentine Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian [email protected] (e-mail). Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 812- St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- 232-8518. ration. February 21 Information: 317-236-1430 or SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 800-382-9836, ext. 1430. Marian College, Marian Hall, Holy Rosary Church, 520 Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 1347 Room 251, 3200 Cold Spring Stevens St., Indianapolis. N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Road, Indianapolis. “Meet the Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- Civitas Dei, Mass, 6:30 a.m.; Catholic Center, 1400 N. Franciscan Family,” Winter Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:45 p.m. breakfast, Indianapolis Athletic Meridian St., Indianapolis. Lecture Series, lecture, 3-5 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478. Club, 350 N. Meridian St., $20, Systematic Training for Effective Information: 317-955-6213. Parenting (STEP) programs, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 first-time guest $10. 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Bella Tradizione de la Cathedral Revelation (Dei Verbum),” pre- (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, Indianapolis. Prayer group, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317- Famiglia,” (“The Beautiful senter, Benedictine Father 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. prayers for priests and religious, 632-9349. Cathedral High School, 5225 E. Traditions of the Cathedral Matthias Neuman, continuation, Perpetual adoration. Information: 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- 56th St., Indianapolis. Sham- 317-357-3546. Family”), 7-9 p.m., $125 per 7-9 p.m., $30, less for seniors. 2569. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, rauction 2003, “La Bella Tradi- Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, person includes preview party Registration: 317-955-6451. zione de la Cathedral Famiglia” St. Thomas More Church, 1200 and Shamrauction on Feb. 22 at Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Indianapolis. Prayer service for (“The Beautiful Traditions of the N. Indiana St., Mooresville. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. the school. Information and Christ the King School, 5858 Cathedral Family”), 5 p.m. cock- Perpetual adoration. Monday silent prayer group, reservations: 317-542-1481. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. tails and hors d’oeuvres, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- St. Thomas More, 1200 N. Welcome Home series for grand buffet, 8 p.m. oral auction, Weekly 0154. Indiana, Mooresville. Mass, Marian College, St. Francis Hall returning Catholics, six sessions, midnight buffet, black tie 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-831- Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, 7 p.m. Information: 317-255- optional, $125 per person Sundays Tuesdays 1431. Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- 3666. includes preview party, 7-9 p.m. Holy Rosary Church, 520 St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe matic Renewal, prayer meeting, on Feb. 21, at the school. Infor- Stevens St., Indianapolis. Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- February 25-March 25 mation and reservations: 317- Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Infor- herds of Christ rosary, prayers Our Lady of the Greenwood 927-6900. St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 542-1481. mation: 317-636-4478. after 7 p.m. Mass. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., Central Ave., Indianapolis. February 21-23 Greenwood. Faith Sharing February 23 Systematic Training for Effective St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Our Lady of the Greenwood Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: Mount St. Francis Retreat Nativity Parish, Weilhammer Parenting (STEP) programs, Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. 317-856-7442. Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Hall, 7225 Southeastern Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information and polis. Mass in Vietnamese, Meridian St., Greenwood. Video Mount St. Francis. “Dreams Indianapolis. Knights of registration: 317-236-1526. 2 p.m. series of Father Corapi, 7 p.m. St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. and Spirituality,” $95 per person. Columbus family breakfast, Information: 317-535-2360. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adora- Information: 812-923-8817 or 8-11 a.m.$4 adult, $2 children February 26 Christ the King Church, 1827 tion of the Blessed Sacrament, e-mail [email protected]. 12 and under. Indiana Statehouse, rotunda, 200 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. W. Washington St., Indiana- polis. Exposition of the Blessed St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. polis. Amnesty International and Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary 2:30-3:30 p.m. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. College, St. Mary-of-the- Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Indiana Citizens to Abolish for world peace, 8 p.m. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Woods. College theater Depart- polis. Black History Month, Capital Punishment, “Celebrate St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 polis. Adult bible study, 6 p.m. ment, As You Like It, Fri. and Youth Sunday, Mass, 10 a.m., Life: Alternatives to the Death St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Information: 317-632-9349. Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m., $8 youth social, 1-4 p.m. Informa- Penalty,” 4:30 p.m. Information: 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- adults, $5 students and senior tion: 317-632-9349. 317-839-1618. Mass, 5 p.m. tion: 317-283-5508. St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth citizens. Information: 812-535- St., New Albany. Shepherds of 5265. Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- February 27 Mondays St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Christ prayers for lay and reli- statt, Rexville (located on 925 St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto February 22 St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian gious vocations, 7 p.m. South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Dr., Indianapolis. “Moral Voices 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Movement of Priests prayer Jonathan Byrd Banquet Center, 12 miles south of Versailles). in the U.S. Policy Toward Iraq,” Rosary, 7:30 p.m. cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- St. Malachy Church, 326 N. 100 Byrd Way (I-65 at the “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-255- tion: 317-842-5580. Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy Greenwood exit), Greenwood. 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. with 4534. Our Lady of the Greenwood of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: “Small Communities of Faith” Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th 317-852-3195. seminar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $20 per mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail February 28-March 2 St., Greenwood. Prayer group, St., Indianapolis. Bible study, person includes lunch. [email protected] or log on Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 7:30 p.m. Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. Christ the King Chapel, 1827 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Information: 317-353-9404. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Weekend, $250 per couple. St. Roch Church, 3600 S. polis. Marian prayers for priests, Information: 317-545-7681. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, 5:30-6:30 a.m. 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. NOW AVAILABLE Tuesday silent prayer hour, Fatima Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- New Revised Weekday Missals 0154. polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- S I L E N T R E T R E A T tion: 317-638-8416. Complete Editions Wednesdays “Silence requires the discipline to Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St. Joseph Edition 30th St. (behind St. Michael Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian recognize the urge to get up and go Church), Indianapolis. Marian St., Indianapolis. Adult religious Volume 1 ...... $18.95 prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-638-5551. Volume 2 ...... $18.95 again as a temptation to look else- Information: 317-271-8016. where for what is close at hand.” Our Lady of the Greenwood Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Pauline Edition Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. One Volume...... $44.95 -Henri Nouwen St., Greenwood. Rosary and Thursday silent prayer group, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- 0154. March 28-30 New Revised Sunday Missals Immaculate Heart of Mary The Art of a Balanced Life Church, 5692 Central Ave., Fridays Also Available Silent Lent retreat for Indianapolis. Marian Movement St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. of Priests prayer cenacle for Main St., Plainfield. Adoration women & men laity, 1 p.m. Information: 317- of the Blessed Sacrament, Fr. Ted Haag, OFM 253-1678. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Lenten Books Now In Holy Rosary Church, 520 St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, Reconnect with the source and energy of your Stevens St., Indianapolis. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Hours: Monday-Friday – 9:30 to 5:30 life’s work. Fr. Ted Haag will offer five presenta- tions; participants are silent all weekend. ment, between Masses, noon- ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Benedic- Saturday – 9:30 to 5:00 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-636- tion and Mass. Schedule includes Reconciliation and Adoration 4478. Krieg Bros. Established 1892 of the Blessed Sacrament. Call today for a St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. brochure or visit our website: SS. Francis and Clare Church, 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Catholic Supply House, Inc. 5901 Olive Branch Road, prayer group and conversation, 119 S. Meridian St. Indpls., IN 46225 www.archindy.org/fatima Greenwood. Adoration of the 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- (2 blocks South of Monument Circle) Come, practice the art of renewal… Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- 4065. (Across from Nordstrom, Circle Centre) 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy (317) 545-7681 Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: 317-638-3416 OR 1-800-428-3767 —See ACTIVE LIST, page 17 317-859-HOPE. The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003 Page 17

SACRED gathering in the McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Third Saturdays The Active List, continued from page 16 school. Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: St. Michael the Archangel 317-783-1445. Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Second Mondays Saturdays Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. First Saturdays Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Church at Mount St. Francis. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Clinic for Women (abortion Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Our Lady of the Greenwood Precious Infants monthly pro-life Holy hour for vocations to Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Church, 335 S. Meridian St., ministry, Mass for Life by arch- priesthood and religious life, Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Benediction, 5:30 p.m., Mass, Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, diocesan Office of Pro-Life 7 p.m. Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- 9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244- sacrament of reconciliation, Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to 9002. mation: 317-784-1102. rosary, mediations, 8 a.m. Second Thursdays Clinic for Women (abortion Holy Rosary Church, 520 clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., Indian- St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. apolis, for rosary, return to Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 28th St., Indianapolis. Exposi- Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, church for Benediction. polis. Sacred Heart devotion, tion of the Blessed Sacrament, for priestly and religious voca- 2 p.m. St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. 11 a.m.-noon. tions, 7 p.m. Fourth Wednesdays Information: 317-632-9349. Third Thursdays St., Indianapolis. Mass in Third Sundays St. Thomas More Church, 1200 English, 4 p.m. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Sacred Heart Chapel, 1530 (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, Christ the King Church, 1827 Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Mass and anointing of the sick, St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Union St., Indianapolis. 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not Adoration of the Blessed Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, polis. Exposition of the Blessed Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- Sacrament, 7:30-10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman Fourth Sundays 4:30 p.m. Mass, 6:30 a.m. Information: (Monday), rosary, 8 p.m. Open Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar 317-638-5551. St. Anthony Church, 379 N. until midnight. Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- St., Terre Haute. Tridentine Monthly Warman Ave., Indianapolis. ing, noon, dessert and beverages Third Mondays Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 812- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, served. Information: 317-849- 232-8518. First Sundays Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th 5840. St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller New Albany. Adoration, con- St., Indianapolis. Young Last Sundays Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, cluding with confessions at St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Widowed Group (by archdioce- St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Holy Rosary Church, 520 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. san Office for Youth and Family Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Stevens St., Indianapolis. 246-4555. Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child-care Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, Novena to Our Lady of St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth 317-831-1431. available. Information: 317-236- 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Perpetual Help, 11:15 a.m. Infor- Fatima Knights of Columbus, St., New Albany. Eucharistic 1586. Information: 317-244-9002. mation: 317-636-4478. † 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- adoration, reconciliation, after St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- 9 p.m. Mass-midnight. St., New Albany. Eucharistic Third Wednesdays Third Fridays tion: 317-638-8416. adoration and confessions after Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th St. Francis Hall Chapel, Marian 200,000 People St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., 9 p.m. Mass. Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Will Read This Space Holy Cross Church, 125 N. Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass tion, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Benedic- St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. 317-784-5454. matic Renewal of Central in One Week for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. tion, rosary, noon, Mass, 5:15 Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, Indiana, Mass and healing ser- Call 317-236-1572 Information: 317-637-2620. p.m. Information: 812-235-4996. praise and worship, 8 a.m., then St. Jude Church, 5353 vice, 7 p.m. First Mondays Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. I NDIANAPOLIS First Tuesdays BEECH GROVE Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. MOORESVILLE 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30 p.m. Work alongside the St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Holy hour for religious vocations, greatest Healer of all time. Benediction and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 7 p.m. Mass. First Fridays St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m., reconcili- ation, 4-6 p.m.

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Great-great-grandfather of one. of Libby West and Chad Metiver, Agnes Quinn, Joan Feb. 3. Father of Mary BRAWNER, Charles R., Christophersen. Son of Axel Schurwonn and James Katherine, Susan and Roy “Chuck,” 62, Prince of Peace, Christophersen. Brother of Kennedy. Grandfather of 11. Shepherd. Brother of Margie Madison, Feb. 9. Husband of Judy Bail, Joan Meier, Ann, KENNEY, Robert E., “Bob,” Stewart. Grandfather of two. Rest in peace Sharon Brawner. Father of David, James, John and Peter 72, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Great-grandfather of one. Roxann Brawner and Rosann Christophersen. Feb. 8. Husband of Alice STEVENSON, Mary Jo, 64, Please submit in writing to our Grandmother of 11. Great- Duke. Son of Catherine CURRAN, Herbert T., 86, (Poehler) Kenney. Father of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus office by 10 a.m. Mon. the grandmother of nine. Brawner. Brother of Mary Holy Name, Beech Grove, Michelle Biggerstaff, Denise (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Jan. 23. Husband of Cecilia Freemen, Frank, John and Tom week of publication; be sure to ASH, Margaret, 82, St. Paul, Ward, Bill and Jim Brawner. Jan. 30. Mother of Diana (Heinrichs) Curran. Father of Kenney. Grandfather of 14. state date of death. Obituaries Sellersburg, Jan. 31. Mother of Grandfather of two. Giuffre, Joseph, Matthew and Susie Johnson and Mike of archdiocesan priests and Patricia Jackson and Linda CARTER, Margaret Mary NEEDLER, Harvey B., 90, Michael Stevenson. Sister of Curran. religious sisters serving our Kaufer. Sister of Dorothy (Fisher), 80, Annunciation, Holy Name, Beech Grove, Eileen McFadden, Shelia archdiocese are listed elsewhere Costin and Aline Wright. Brazil, Feb. 3. Wife of Robert DANIELS, Margaret S., 89, Feb. 2. Husband of Mona Murphy, Kathleen, Dennis, in The Criterion. Order priests Grandmother of two. Great- G. Carter. Mother of Doris St. Gabriel, Connersville, (Hendershot) Needler. Grand- Kevin, Michael and Timothy and brothers are included here, great-grandmother of one. Jones and Rita Persinger. Step- Feb. 8. Mother of Dr. Susan Jo father of six. Great-grandfather Fahey. Grandmother of eight. Daniels and Mary Ann Maze. of 18. Great-great-grandfather unless they are natives of the BERNHARDT, Frank mother of Genieve, Nancy, STILWELL, Mary J., 78, Grandmother of three. Great- of 14. archdiocese or have other George, Sr., 87, St. Augustine, Mike, Butch and Joe Carter. St. Anne, New Castle, Feb. 10. grandmother of two. connections to it. Jeffersonville, Feb. 8. Husband Grandmother of six. Great- O’NEAL, Bill, 58, St. Chris- Mother of Margaret Harvey, ADAMS, Ruth E., 83, Holy of Mabel F. Bernhardt. Father grandmother of 11. EDWARDS, Ellis C., 60, topher, Indianapolis, Feb. 8. Joe and Larry Stilwell. Sister Family, New Albany, Feb. 6. of Beverly Bell, Edward and CHRISTOPHERSEN, St. Anthony of Padua, Clarks- Father of Stacy O’Neal, Nicole of Margaret DeCet, Elizabeth Wife of Leon C. Adams. Micky Bernhardt Jr. Brother of Frederick N. “Chris,” 64, ville, Jan. 28. Husband of Rayman and Jina Taylor. Forgy, Jim and John Comstock. Mother of Debbie Adwell, Mary Ellis, Charles, Henry and St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Sharon A. Edwards. Father of Brother of Mary Ann, Bob, Joe Grandmother of five. Great- Jackie Braun, Diana Keithley, William Bernhardt. Grandfather Feb. 4. Husband of Pauline A. Julia Morlan and Alan and John O’Neal. Grandfather grandmother of six. David and Ronald Adams. of 10. Great-grandfather of 17. (Boll) Christophersen. Father Edwards. Brother of Janice of 11. Great-grandfather of one. VOGEL, Stella Magdelena Evans, Patricia Gilmore, RICHART, Gabriel Michael, (Elsener), 75, St. Joseph, Glenda Stephens, Randall, W. infant, St. Joseph, Jennings Jennings County, Feb. 7. Wife Brice and Welby Edwards. County, Jan. 28. Son of of Edward Vogel. Mother of EVERETT, Thea Elaine Bradley and Iris Suzette Patricia Cassidy, Pamela Cole, Austin, 73, St. Anthony, Indi- Richart. Brother of Makayla Theresa Simmons, Dennis, anapolis, Feb. 6. Mother of Richart, Candice and Adam Fred and Richard Vogel. Sister Let Us Share The Gift Of Faith Cynthia Everett-Kaylor, Anita Johnson, Antonio and Carlos of Agnes Cardinal, Helen Everett-Lane, Laura Everett- Robertson. Grandson of Eddie Hauersperger, Martha We Have Received Young, Buck and Parke Barrier, Charles and Roberta Hinnefeld, Carl, Oscar and Everett. Grandmother of five. Montgomery. Paul Elsener. Grandmother of Great-grandmother of eight. SHEATS, Lorene B. (Biehl), 17. Great-grandmother of one. Catholic social teaching proclaims we are keepers of FERREE, Shirley A., 67, 95, St. Therese of the Infant WELLMAN, Mary Speth St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Jesus (Little Flower), Feb. 2. (Teagardin), 91, St. Barnabas, our brothers and sisters. We believe that we are one Feb. 6. Wife of Gilbert Ferree. Mother of Jerry (Sheats) Watts. Indianapolis, Feb. 7. Mother of human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, Mother of Kathy Knapp, Jill Sister of Helen Groves and Edwin “Bud” Teagardin and Neal and Del Ferree. Sister of Donald Biehl. Grandmother of Elizabeth “Betty” Van Blaricum. and economic differences. Wanda Davis. Grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of five. Grandmother of 10. Great- six. Great-grandmother of one. SHEPHERD, Paul Joseph, grandmother of 21. Great-great- FOLEY, Michael J., 50, 84, Holy Name, Beech Grove, grandmother of seven. † St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Providence Sister Virginia Eileen Feb. 3. Father of Nick and Sean Foley. Son of Dennis and Meagher taught in Bogota, Colombia Rita (Jonas) Foley. Brother of Theresa Ball, Mary Hoover Providence Sister Virginia Sister Virginia Eileen taught and Denise Shurts. Eileen Meagher died on Feb. 6 in schools staffed by the Sisters in Karcher Hall at Saint Mary- of Providence in Indiana, GIANNINI, Jennie, 90, of-the-Woods. She was 88. Illinois and California. She St. Mary, Richmond, Feb. 8. The Mass of Christian also taught in Bogota, Mother of Filomena Grasse Burial was celebrated on Colombia. and Nick Giannini Jr. Sister of In Indiana, she taught at Elnora Carpenter and Nettie Feb. 11 in the Church of the St. Simon School and Yeager. Grandmother of 10. Immaculate Conception at the Washington Catholic High Great-grandmother of 18. motherhouse. Burial followed Great-great-grandmother of in the sisters’ cemetery. School in Washington, Ind., in two. Step-grandmother of five. The former Virginia Mary the Evansville Diocese, and at Step-great-great-grandmother Meagher was born on April 23, Central Catholic High School of two. 1914, in Chicago, Ill. She in Fort Wayne, Ind., in the Fort entered the congregation of the Wayne-South Bend Diocese. GIESTING, Arnold J. Sisters of Providence on Surviving are two sisters, “Arnie,” 67, St. John the Evan- Feb. 9, 1944, professed first Rosemary Greenburg of gelist, Enochsburg, Feb. 10. vows on Aug. 15, 1946, and Columbus, Ga., and Grace Husband of Shirley Giesting. professed final vows on Duffy of North Fort Myers, Father of Diana Kinker, Linda Aug. 15, 1951. Fla., and nieces and nephews. † Kolb, Nancy Meyer, Deborah Wessling, Donna and Steven Giesting. Brother of Pauline Providence Sister Michael Ann Murphy Gillman, Cleopha Hirt, Edna Sidell, Rosemary Stercz, Frank, taught at schools in five states Joseph and Leonard Giesting. Providence Sister Michael of Providence on Feb. 2, 1944, Grandfather of 10. Ann Murphy died on Feb. 9 in professed first vows on GONZALVES, Rosemary Karcher Hall at Saint Mary-of- Aug. 15, 1946, and professed (Chamberlain), 82, St. Philip the-Woods. She was 84. final vows on Aug. 15, 1951. Neri, Indianapolis, Jan. 30. The Mass of Christian Sister Michael Ann taught Through prayer, reflection, and solidarity with the Mother of David, Nico and Burial was celebrated on in schools staffed by the Sisters poor we can respond to the needs of others. Peter Gonzalves III. Grand- Feb. 14 in the Church of the of Providence in Illinois, mother of three. Immaculate Conception at the California, Massachusetts, HARTS, John, 77, St. Monica, motherhouse. Burial followed Maryland and New Hampshire. Indianapolis, Feb. 4. Husband in the sisters’ cemetery. Surviving are a sister, Anne of Louise (Teller) Harts. Father The former Mary Murphy (Murphy) Sweeney of Irvine, Join in prayer with Pope John Paul II for our of Joyce Hurley, Ginny Morton was born on May 30, 1918, in Calif.; a brother, William F. suffering brothers and sisters and remember them and Jon Harts. Grandfather of Medford, Mass. She entered Murphy of Boston; and nieces two. the congregation of the Sisters and nephews. † by saying KAHREN, James Paul, Sr., 73, St. Luke, Indianapolis, Feb. 9. Husband of Mary Providence Sister Margaret Ringe (Banti) Kahren. Father of ministered to the poor and elderly I bequeath to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith the Nancy Mandeville, James Jr., John and Michael Kahren. Providence Sister Margaret She was also known as Sister sum of ______for its work with the poor in Brother of Lorraine Vasicek. Ringe died on Feb. 11 in Mary Ethel. our missions at home and abroad. Grandfather of seven. Great- Karcher Hall at Saint Mary-of- Sister Margaret taught in grandfather of one. the-Woods. She was 79. schools staffed by the Sisters KASPER, Margaret Frances The Mass of Christian of Providence in Illinois, (Davey), 100, St. Paul Her- Burial was celebrated on Texas, North Carolina, mitage, Beech Grove, Feb. 11. Feb. 17 in the Church of the Maryland, Massachusetts, Your gift will live on. Mother of Barbara O’Maley Immaculate Conception at the Oklahoma and Washington, and Michael Kasper. Grand- motherhouse. Burial followed D.C., for 26 years. mother of nine. Great-grand- in the sisters’ cemetery. She ministered to poor and mother of three. The former Margaret elderly people in parishes and KENNEDY, Raymond F., Sr., Lucille Ringe was born on other settings for 31 years. 60, Immaculate Heart of Mary, April 16, 1923, in Washington, In the archdiocese, she THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Indianapolis, Feb. 4. Husband D.C. She entered the congre- served as a nurse’s aide in the of Mary Kennedy. Father of gation of the Sisters of infirmary at Saint Mary-of-the- 1400 N. Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46206 Kevin, Michael and Raymond Providence on July 22, 1942, Woods from 1982-83. In 2002, Kennedy. Brother of Helen professed first vows on she served in the sisters’ prayer LeMay, Marion Luckman, Jan. 23, 1945, and professed ministry, also at the mother- Margaret Luzzi, Kathleen final vows on Jan. 23, 1950. house. † The Criterion Friday, February 21, 2003 Page 19

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