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CriterionOnline.com November 15, 2019 Vol. LX, No. 7 75¢ In fall meeting, bishops examine challenges faced ‘We help each other’ by Church, society BALTIMORE (CNS)—At the start of their Nov. 11-13 meeting in Baltimore, U.S. bishops discussed many of the challenges they face in the Church and the nation. Unlike recent previous meetings, their response to the clergy abuse crisis was mentioned but was not the primary focus. Pressing issues raised by the bishops included the priesthood shortage, gun violence, young people leaving Cardinal Daniel N. the Church and the DiNardo need to provide support services for pregnant women. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, mentioned some of these challenges in his opening remarks, along with the need to welcome migrants and fight racism. He also urged the bishops not just to focus on the challenges before them, but to consider how they could further See related story, page 3, editorial, develop collegiality and page 4. collaboration with one another. In his final address as president of the U.S. Conference of Above, Kate and Paul Halter at their wedding on Nov. 9, 2018, at Holy Spirit Church in Indianapolis, officiated by Msgr. Paul Koetter. (Submitted photo) Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston told his fellow bishops that it has been “an honor to serve you, even in the difficult times.” Group’s support leads to hope and healing The 70-year-old prelate thanked the bishops, whom he called brothers, for the last in the soul-searching journey of annulment three years and was thanked by them in return when the group gave him a standing ovation at By John Shaughnessy leaving them for someone else. annulment—for their first marriages. the end of his nine-minute presentation. That pain has been replaced with a And now they were free to marry “Let’s begin anew,” he said, at the close The wedding ceremony was deep love for each other. And yet that before God in the Catholic Church. of his address, veering away from prepared everything that Paul and Kate Halter wasn’t the only reason each of them As they turned toward the cheers and remarks, and quoting St. Augustine. had hoped for, giving the couple beamed at that moment. applause of everyone who had witnessed The cardinal, who suffered a mild a sense of joy, relief and peace Their smiles also reflected the love their marriage, they saw friends who had stroke earlier this year, did not elaborate on after a long journey marked with they have for their Catholic faith—a been there for them, giving them their specifics of the abuse crisis in the Church overwhelming pain at times. love that made them want to be advice, support and friendship. particularly highlighted this past year, but Before they met each other at married in the eyes of the Church. This then is more than the spoke of the bishops’ continued work of a mutual friend’s birthday party, To make that possible, they story of a couple celebrating their transparency related to dealing with the both Paul and Kate had known the each had sought and eventually new life together. It’s also the crisis. He said the abuse measures adopted devastation of divorce, including received a “declaration of marriage story of an unusual support group by U.S. bishops at their meeting last June are the heartbreak of their first spouses nullity”—commonly referred to as an See ANNULMENT, page 8 “only a beginning. More needs to be done.” At the start of the meeting, Bishop Earl See BISHOPS, page 9 At prayer vigil, Archbishop Thompson recognizes dignity of those on death row to be executed By Natalie Hoefer

TERRE HAUTE—Nearly 100 people were bathed in light as they gathered in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Terre Haute on the evening of Nov. 5. But despite the lights and bright glow, the tone of those present was heavy and somber. They were gathered to pray for the federal death-row inmates and all those affected by their pending executions scheduled for December and January at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, not far from the church. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson led the faithful in an hourlong prayer vigil before the Blessed Sacrament. “It’s so important that we pray before Christ in the Blessed Sacrament tonight,” he said in a reflection he offered as part of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson offers a reflection at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Terre Haute the service. “What needs to remain constant on Nov. 5 during a prayer vigil for the federal prisoners scheduled for execution in December and See VIGIL, page 2 January at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019

VIGIL Public Schedule of continued from page 1 Archbishop Charles C. Thompson ______is keeping Christ at the center, so that we are always aware of our dignity November 16 – 26, 2019 and the dignity of others, whether it be perpetrators of horrible crimes, or their November 16 November 20 – 5:30 p.m. victims, or their families, or those who Wedding Mass at Cathedral of the Most Mass celebrating Catholic Charities’ work in correctional facilities.” Blessed Sacrament in Detroit, Mich. 100th anniversary at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis, followed by ‘Jesus saw the same dignity in both’ November 18 – 3 p.m. reception at Archbishop Edward Christ must remain the constant, Archdiocesan Finance Council meeting T. O’Meara Catholic Center but Church doctrine can develop, the at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara archbishop noted. He explained that when Catholic Center, Indianapolis November 21-23 Pope Francis announced in August 2018 National Catholic Youth Conference at that the death penalty was no longer November 19 – 11 a.m. Indiana Convention Center and Lucas admissible, it wasn’t a decision the pontiff College of Deans meeting at Archbishop Oil Stadium, Indianapolis “just pulled out of the air.” Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center “It was something that had been November 26 – 1 p.m. developing through the papacy of St. John November 20 – 10 a.m. Council of Priests meeting at Paul II and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,” Archbishop Charles C. Thompson speaks with Department heads meeting at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Archbishop Thompson said. “And this is Providence Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center a doctrine that developed along with the superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Catholic Center development of society.” Mary-of-the-Woods, after a prayer vigil at (Schedule subject to change.) Such advances in the penal system have Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Terre Haute led to the current state in which “there is on Nov. 5. The congregation’s motherhouse no longer the threat that there was 20 or 30 in St. Mary-of-the-Woods is not far from Terre years ago in [inmates] escaping. Haute, where several of the sisters minister to was a horrible crime. … It’s a lot of what Jesus would do. Killing someone is “And so our doctrine develops along those on death row at the Federal Correctional mixed emotions,” he admitted. not going to make up for what they did, with our society—and that’s frustrating Complex. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) and it’s not going to help [the victim].” for some,” Archbishop Thompson noted. An ‘unnecessary taking of human life’ Jerry Moorman, pastoral associate of “Some of us like very black and white the use of the death penalty; and for those Sacred Heart parish life coordinator St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute ways of living.” who work in the prison system. Barbara Black admits that within the since 1997, agreed with Rahman. So it was in the time of Christ, he said. As for the five men facing execution, parish, reactions to the upcoming “Those people on death row can be There were clear rules with no exceptions: they were prayed for by name, including executions have been mixed. redeemed just like you and me,” said a woman caught committing adultery their current execution date: Daniel Lewis “Some think they should not do capital Moorman after the vigil. was to be stoned—no exceptions. A tax Lee, Dec. 9; Wesley Ira Purkey, Dec. 13; punishment,” she said. “But those who’ve He recalled the last time the federal collector like Zacchaeus was a traitor and Alfred Bourgeois, Jan. 13, 2020; Dustin worked in the prison system are for it. death penalty was carried out in Terre therefore a sinner—no exceptions. Lee Honken, Jan. 15, 2020; and Lezmond They know what these prisoners have Haute, the 2001 executions of Timothy “But Jesus came along and started Mitchell, whose execution date has been done. … You kind of understand where McVeigh and Juan Raul Garza. changing things, mixing things up,” said “stayed,” or delayed. they’re coming from, but the bottom line “It affected me, knowing at that hour the archbishop. “People saw the sin and is [that] every life is sacred.” [around 7 a.m.] on those two days, the sinner. Jesus knew [Zaccheaeus’] sin, ‘There’s just a heaviness to it all’ Black helped organize the prayer vigil someone was being put to death within but he also saw the dignity of a child of In an interview with The Criterion after with Deacon Steven Gretencord, who is our parish. … I just felt a knot in my God. … When they were getting ready the prayer vigil, Archbishop Thompson assigned to the parish. Prison ministry is stomach at those times.” to stone the woman caught committing shared more about problems with the among his several ministries at Sacred Heart. The likelihood that Moorman will adultery, people saw a sinner. Jesus saw death penalty beyond its immorality. When asked about the men scheduled experience such a feeling again is the dignity of a daughter of God.” “The poor don’t have the means to for execution, he explained he only knew unfortunately strong, said Deacon To give a more current example, defend themselves [legally], so they’re more the one who is Catholic because “in the Steve. He noted that the Catholic inmate Archbishop Thompson shared that in the likely to end up on death row,” he said. federal system, you only minister to people he has been ministering to “has no span of two weeks he gave viaticum—a “And we know there have been instances who have declared [your] faith tradition.” misconceptions about being pardoned— term used for the Eucharist given to a where [people] have been found guilty and The man is “resigned to his fate,” Deacon it’s not impossible, but it’s unlikely. dying person during their final rites—to found later to be innocent, sometimes after Steve said. “He is far more concerned about “But he has the sure hope that his sins both his elderly aunt and to a Catholic they’d already been executed. his family than he is about himself. He’s have been forgiven, and the sure hope that man slated for execution. “And we also know that the carrying approaching it very prayerfully. He’s very the prayers of the people who care about “In the time of Jesus, when Romans out of the execution doesn’t go smoothly. calm at this point. … He was very touched and remember him will help as his earthly buried someone, they put a coin in their It tortures not just the person, but that the archbishop would take time out of journey comes to an end.” mouth,” he explained. “The coin was everyone who’s there to witness it.” his schedule to visit him.” Prayers such as those offered during meant to pay the toll to the next life. He also spoke personally about his Deacon Steve noted that the prayers of the vigil at Sacred Heart Church by the “Viaticum for Christians is the way of hourlong visit recently with the Catholic the people of the archdiocese, as well as laity, religious and ordained members saying Jesus paid the price. He’s paid our inmate scheduled for execution, a visit the those of others from around the country present, including Archbishop Thompson. toll from this life to the next. man requested. who oppose the death penalty, are “a “I feel the archbishop’s love and “When I gave viaticum last week to “Doors closing and opening, keys powerful, powerful source of inspiration solidarity with us as our shepherd, and my aunt who was dying in a hospital bed rattling and all the security—there’s just a and hope” for the convicted Catholic man. I’m very moved that he made praying in her home, and when I gave viaticum to heaviness to it all,” he described. Among those praying is Katie Rahman, with us a priority and came all the way this inmate through the prison bars, Jesus The convicted man was received into a member of St. Patrick Parish in Terre here,” said Rahman. “I am very grateful saw the same dignity in both of them. the full communion of the Church about Haute, who participated in the prayer vigil. for him coming to be with us, to pray with “And so we pray that the Lord continue eight years ago, “a credit to the Sister of She said she wanted to come to the us as a community where this unnecessary to not only transform society, transform Providence who visited with him,” the service “because we’ve been praying as a taking of human life will happen.” † our country, transform the injustice archbishop said. With Saint Mary-of-the- family, my husband, our son and I, when surrounding the death penalty, but to Woods, the order’s motherhouse, just west we heard that federal executions were going continue to transform our hearts and our of Terre Haute, several of the sisters are to start up again here, in our hometown, at witness to the dignity and sacredness of involved in prison ministry at the federal the federal penitentiary. We wanted to pray Correction every human person.” correctional facility. for those facing execution, for conversion In the Nov. 1 issue of The Criterion, The sermon was followed by prayers “I was impressed with this man,” of hearts, and peace and consolation for the the wife of deacon candidate Jerome of petition for families of all those facing Archbishop Thompson said. He described victims and their families. Bessler was misidentified in a package execution; for civic leaders to commit him as “very intelligent” with “a good “It was really important for us to teach featuring the new candidates in our to respecting every human life from sense of Scripture and theology. our son, who is 11, that that’s not how we Vocations Awareness Supplement. Her conception to natural death and to ending “And yet, what he was convicted of give justice to people, and that that’s not name is Astra. †

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Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 3 First Latino elected USCCB president; immigration reform among priorities BALTIMORE (CNS)—It will come as end of the assembly. have relatives and friends ... on both sides said there are “no doubt” constitutional and no surprise to anyone who has followed For the 67-year-old shepherd of the of the border. So, I think it’s important for legal questions “raised by DACA, and how Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez largest archdiocese in the U.S., Catholic us to understand that we are all children it was enacted. that immigration reform is at the top of his teaching drives Archbishop Gomez’s of God. If we work together, we can find a “But we need to be clear: The fate of priority list as the newly elected president advocacy for migrant rights, based on solution for this reality and come up with a these young adults should never have of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops biblical principles of welcoming the really clear, simple and good immigration been in the courts in the first place,” the (USCCB). stranger and upholding the dignity of system that can address the needs of the archbishop wrote in a Nov. 6 column in “That’s something I’ve been working on for immigrants and refugees as children of people on both sides.” the Angelus, the online news outlet of the almost 25 to 30 years,” God. Violence and poverty at home have been a Los Angeles Archdiocese. “And it would Archbishop Gomez told In fact, the U.S. bishops have listed driving factor for Central Americans seeking not be, if our leaders in Washington would Catholic News Service immigration reform and migration rights as refuge in the U.S., but Archbishop Gomez simply set aside their political interests and during the U.S. bishops’ a top priority for many years. The bishops points out that migration is more than an come together to fix our nation’s broken fall general assembly on have sparred with the Trump administration American issue—it’s a global concern. immigration system.” Nov. 11-13 in Baltimore. over its policies for asylum-seekers at the According to statistics reported by the The “failures” of the nation’s leaders On Nov. 12, the border. U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, by in Washington to make “comprehensive body of bishops elected Pope Francis also has made migrant the end of 2018, “70.8 million individuals reforms to immigration policy “cut across him to lead them for rights a top priority during his papacy. have been forcibly displaced worldwide as party lines,” Archbishop Gomez said. a three-year term, and This topic also is very personal for a result of persecution, conflict, violence or DACA was established by President Archbishop Jose he is the first Latino Archbishop Gomez, who was born in human rights violations.” Barack Obama’s 2012 executive order, and H. Gomez to hold the USCCB Monterrey, Mexico, and eventually The Bush and Obama administrations Trump ordered an end to the program in presidency. Archbishop migrated to the U.S., where he has served both attempted and failed to get 2017. Several legal challenges to this order Gomez has served as the conference’s as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese immigration reform passed through have resulted in a consolidation of three vice president since 2016. As president, he of Denver, archbishop in San Antonio and Congress to make it easier for immigrants DACA cases now before the high court. succeeds Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of eventually archbishop in Los Angeles. to legally migrate to the U.S. “Our nation made a promise to these Galveston-Houston. His term begins at the “It’s really part of my life,” he said. “I The U.S. bishops were in dialogue with ‘Dreamers,’ ” Archbishop Gomez wrote. previous administrations to develop what “We have a moral obligation. It is time for they believe is a humane resolution to the the president and Congress to honor that immigration debate. promise and live up to this obligation.” Archbishop Gomez said he will continue Though he’s passionate about to talk with President Donald J. Trump, immigration reform, the archbishop said he whose administration has been criticized by will not be a single-issue president of the Catholic advocates for its policy of separating USCCB. families at the border, its restrictions on Continuing renewal and reform in the immigrants seeking asylum and a proposal Church with regard to the clergy sexual to further decrease the number of refugees abuse crisis will be an ongoing priority, as accepted into the United States. will combating clericalism in the Church, The Catholic Church does defend a support and promotion of marriage and nation’s right to secure its borders, but the family and evangelization. And he will most of the world’s migrants are leaving continue to pray for the laity to become their homeland to escape war, violence missionary disciples. and extreme poverty, he said. “There is a “It has been a challenging time for lot of suffering. Most of them come to our the Church in these past three years,” 11/29/19 country because they want to provide for Archbishop Gomez said. As vice president their families.” of the USCCB, he had a leadership role in Ahead of the Nov. 12 oral arguments dealing with the crisis. “I hope I continue on the Deferred Action for Childhood to be a source of support for my brother Arrivals (DACA) program at the bishops, and especially to continue this U.S. Supreme Court, Archbishop Gomez time of renewal.” †

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Opinion Be Our Guest/Sr. Constance Veit, L.S.P. ‘Kindly light amid encircling gloom’ Pope Francis canonized Cardinal lived it—simply but uncompromisingly— John Henry Newman as a saint last striving to love Jesus Christ with their Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher month. Newman was a contemporary whole heart, and to continue his life and Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus of our foundress, virtues on Earth through their humble St. Jeanne Jugan, and mission of hospitality to the elderly. probably knew our In a sermon given while he was still early communities an Anglican, Newman asserted that Editorial in England. He grew personal influence is the only real means up and was educated of propagating the faith. He said that Bishop Frank in the Church of it is impossible to underestimate the Kalabat of the England, and for moral power of a single individual who Chaldean Catholic many years flourished practices the Gospel within his own circle Eparchy of St. Thomas the as a prominent over the course of years. The “inspired Apostle attends Anglican preacher Word” would be nothing but a dead letter, morning prayer and intellectual before converting to he asserted, unless transmitted from during the fall Catholicism in 1845. one person to another through personal general assembly of As a Catholic, St. John Henry Newman influence. the U.S. Conference became a priest, founded the Birmingham Though a Christian may be unknown of Catholic Bishops Oratory and wrote many scholarly texts. to the world, “within the range of those in Baltimore on He was named to the College of Cardinals who see him, he will become the object Nov. 11. (CNS photo/ by Pope Leo XIII, who called him “my of feelings different in kind from those Bob Roller) cardinal.” Contemporary writer and which mere intellectual excellence speaker Bishop Robert E. Barron calls excites,” he preached. Newman “the greatest Catholic theologian “In each age … we shall read of since [St. Thomas] Aquinas.” tumult and heresy, and hear the complaint Cardinal Newman was not only known of good men marveling at what they Bishops strive for unity for his intellect or even his exemplary conceive to be the especial wickedness of piety. His letters and diaries reveal that he their own times,” he continued, suggesting was a warm, gentle and thoughtful man that we should be satisfied with our in a time of division devoted to family, friends and those he humble place in life, so long as we are The American bishops met in a priest for the Archdiocese of served. He possessed a great capacity for instruments of good to those who know us Baltimore on Nov. 11-13 for their annual Indianapolis, said recently, “Of the many love along with his extraordinary mind, personally. fall general assembly. The official duties of a bishop, maintaining unity even choosing as his episcopal motto, Those “commonly held in popular agenda for this meeting included the with the Holy Father—Pope Francis— “Heart speaks unto heart.” estimation are greatest at a distance,” election of new leaders for the United and thus with the universal Church is What intrigues me about Cardinal he said with wry insight. “They become States Conference of Catholic Bishops one of our gravest. … This was the Newman and his canonization is this small as they are approached. But the (USCCB) and six standing committees, primary ‘gift’ Pope Francis encouraged blending of intellect and heart. From attraction, exerted by unconscious approving a short letter and five us [USCCB] to pray for as he sent us all all the writings that Pope Francis could holiness, is of an urgent and irresistible video scripts to supplement “Forming on retreat last January—unity.” have quoted in his canonization homily, nature; it persuades the weak, the timid, Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” When they are together—on retreat he chose the following description of the wavering, and the inquiring; it draws (the official teaching document on the or in USCCB meetings—the bishops holiness penned by the new saint: “The forth the affection and loyalty of all who political responsibility of Catholics), pray for unity and strive to speak with Christian has a deep, silent, hidden are in a measure like-minded; and over and some ongoing business on the one voice whenever possible. But when peace, which the world sees not. … The the thoughtless or perverse multitude it accountability of bishops in cases they are apart, the witness of unity Christian is cheerful, easy, kind, gentle, exercises a sovereign compulsory sway.” involving sexual abuse of minors and is harder to maintain. Social media courteous, candid, unassuming; has no How consoling these words are! other vulnerable people. As one news provides everyone today with a platform pretense … with so little that is unusual or We don’t have to be famous to make a service noted, “U.S. bishops have for discussion and debate that too often striking in his bearing that he may easily difference in our world—we have only their plates full” during this year’s fall degenerates into finger pointing and be taken at first sight for an ordinary to live the Gospel wherever God has meeting. name calling. Bishops are not immune man.” placed us! This was the “unconscious” yet In addition to the “official business,” from this temptation, but many— Newman’s conviction that there effective holiness of St. Jeanne Jugan and the bishops had to deal with, there is including Pope Francis and Indianapolis was nothing “ordinary” about being a our first Little Sisters. what might be called the unofficial Archbishop Charles C. Thompson— Christian is striking. I suspect that many Referring to Newman’s famous poem, agenda: Unity among themselves, with use social media not to engage in of us tend to take the extraordinariness of “Lead Kindly Light,” Pope Francis Catholics throughout the U.S., and with controversy, but to proclaim the Gospel our Christian vocation for granted. concluded his canonization homily with the universal Church in communion with (evangelization) and call attention to the I find it equally striking that Cardinal these words: “Let us ask to be ... ‘kindly Pope Francis. Unity is arguably the most pastoral needs of the people they serve. Newman described the qualities of a lights’ amid the encircling gloom.” What important—and challenging—issue the The importance of unity among Christian in such ordinary, unremarkable a beautiful admonition for us as the dark American bishops had to confront as bishops is itself a good reason for the terms. To be easygoing, cheerful, kind days of winter approach—let’s strive to be they gathered in Baltimore this year. American bishops to gather at least or courteous does not seem particularly kindly lights in our own circle of family, Ours is a divided nation and, twice a year. As Archbishop Thompson remarkable—but to be so in season and friends and neighbors! increasingly, a divided Church. One recently observed, “I find that the out of season, with friends and enemies of the roles of a bishop is to maintain bishops are very gracious in their alike, does require heroic virtue. (Little Sisters of the Poor Sister Constance unity in his diocese and with other support and encouragement for one Such was the life of our foundress and Veit is director of communications for the local Churches in communion with the another. The challenges that we have our early Little Sisters. They did not study Little Sisters of the Poor in the United successor of St. Peter, the pope. been facing weigh heavily on each of us or write about their Christian faith. They States.) † This is never an easy task because the and on the body of bishops as a whole. forces of sin and evil are constantly at We must keep in mind that our struggles work sowing seeds of chaos and division pale in comparison to the religious Letter to the Editor among families, faith communities and liberty issues being faced by Christians political groupings at the local, national in other parts of the world.” Editorial was a refreshing piece of and international levels. The bishop is Diversity in the Church should serve called to be a powerful witness to the to unite us, not divide us. That’s why reinforcement about truths of our faith peace and unity of Christ wherever our bishops should express themselves This is to say “Amen” to John F. Fink’s again. Along with continued disbelief in hell, he finds himself and in whatever fully and freely—but always in unity editorial in the Nov. 8 issue of The Criterion a disbelief or at least doubt about heaven has circumstances he faces that cause tension with each other and with Rome—as on death, judgment, heaven and hell. become mainstream, and not only among and disunity among the people he serves. successors of the Apostles in service When I was very small, I remember those who identify themselves as “nones” It’s not easy being a bishop today. to the one, holy, catholic and apostolic adults talking about heaven and hell. (those who profess no religious affiliation), As the chief teacher in his diocese, Church. Everyone accepted both as literal fact. but even among so-called “Church folk.” he must balance his responsibility to “In the great diversity of gifts and Heaven was a place of reward, bliss, This type of ideology ultimately winds preserve the truths of the Catholic faith cultures within the Church is a beauty rest. It was thought to be “up there up in two bipolar world views: “Seize the with the need to make Church teaching that reflects the infinite nature of God. somewhere.” Hell was a hot, burning day! Live it up now!” or “The good you accessible to all. As the chief pastor, Let not this great diversity be a source place of punishment thought to be “down do comes back to you, but only in the the bishop must demonstrate a loving of division,” Archbishop Etienne says. there somewhere.” here and now.” care for, and an openness to, all people “As we find Christ in the midst of the Later on in my 20’s and 30’s, I noticed Both equally believe they will die with without ever diminishing or devaluing Church so, too, may we find him, love most people still believed in a literal a smile on their face, and then simply the requirements of Christian morality. him and serve him in one another. heaven, but were no longer believing in cease to exist in any kind of way, shape or As the chief steward, the bishop must Perhaps we can spend less time in hell as an actual place. The line I heard form whatsoever. In other words, “Gone, be grateful, accountable, generous and sidebar conversations that serve to over and over was “God wouldn’t ever just gone.” willing to give back to the Lord with separate, and more time in search of a really send anyone to hell.” Fink’s editorial was a refreshing piece increase. And all of this must be done in proper orientation to our foundation and Although everyone expected credit and of reinforcement that the truths of my solidarity with other bishops throughout cornerstone of the Church, Jesus Christ.” reward for good deeds done, when it came youth are still in effect, even if today’s the world and, most importantly, with Let’s pray for our pope and for our to the bad they’d done, no one wanted pop culture believes they can avoid, the Bishop of Rome. bishops. May they be one in Christ. to accept responsibility or expected ignore or veer around them. Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne, consequences. A common line of the day a native of Tell City, who was ordained —Daniel Conway was: “The devil made me do it.” Sonny Shanks Now the scene seems to have changed Corydon The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 5 ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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Despite challenges, ask Jesus to inspire you with his words, example “You will be hated by all because of my love for us and his desire that we be Jesus was. Even those closest to us— Be not afraid, Jesus will tell the name, but not a hair on your head will united with him now and at the end of spouses, parents, siblings, relatives and disciples (and all of us) after his be destroyed. By your perseverance you time. friends—may separate themselves from resurrection from the dead. The worst will secure your lives” (Lk 21:17-19). In the same Gospel passage, Jesus us “and they will put some of you to has already happened, but its effects is pressed for details. When will these death” (Lk 21:16). have been overcome by the power The Gospel reading for this Sunday destructive things happen? What sign These are gravely serious words of God’s grace. In fact, no power on (Lk 21:5–19) gives us a prophetic will there be that the end is near? from the Lord of Life and Prince Earth, including wars and insurrections, image of the end of the world as we Jesus warns his listeners not to be of Peace. They are meant to stir powerful earthquakes, famines, and know it. Jesus tells us, in effect, that deceived by false prophets or by those us out of our complacency and plagues, can harm us in the end. Yes, things will get much worse before they who interpret wars, natural disasters remind us that the commitment we things may get a lot worse before get better. and other catastrophic events as have made to follow Jesus involves the end of time, but ultimately God’s The reading is framed by the indications that the end is near. “When responsibilities that may be quite kingdom will prevail. comments of bystanders who expressed you hear of wars and insurrections, do risky. To speak the truth in love, or Faithful Christians don’t go looking their admiration for the “costly stones not be terrified; for such things must to say “no” when the world around for trouble. Most of us would much and votive offerings” that adorned happen first, but it will not immediately you is saying “go for it,” or to be prefer to live quiet, peaceful lives with the temple. Jesus surprises them by be the end ” (Lk 21:9). Then Jesus willing to be criticized, mocked and our families, friends and neighbors. prophesying that, “All that you see says to them, “Nation will rise against ostracized because of a refusal to But we also don’t shy away from here—the days will come when there nation, and kingdom against kingdom. compromise Gospel values, is the making tough decisions even (or will not be left a stone upon another There will be powerful earthquakes, via dolorosa, the way of the cross. especially) when they contradict what stone that will not be thrown down” famines, and plagues from place to Paradoxically, this is the only way to the world considers important. We (Lk 21:6). place; and awesome sights and mighty life and joy in Christ. But our Lord stand with Jesus, who was never harsh This is the prophecy that will be signs will come from the sky” warns us that it’s not easy. or judgmental but who also never shied used against Jesus at his trial. It was (Lk 21:10-11). Jesus’ way may be difficult, painful, away from speaking the truth with love. considered blasphemy to speak ill of But before any of this happens, challenging, uncomfortable and even Let’s ask our Lord to inspire us with the temple which was sacred to the the prophecy continues, there will be life-threatening. And yet, he offers us his words and example. Let’s pray that Jewish people. But that’s not what Jesus widespread persecution. Jesus warns his encouragement and hope, provided that the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts with was doing. He was calling attention to followers (and all of us) that they will we stay the course. “You will be hated patience (after all, the last days may the fact that all things built by human not necessarily be welcomed with open by all because of my name, but not a be a long time coming) and with the hands in time—including things that arms. In fact, if we truly accept our hair on your head will be destroyed. By courage to let Jesus speak in us and are good and beautiful and sacred—are calling to be missionary disciples, we your perseverance you will secure your for us whenever we’re called upon to temporary. What is permanent is God’s can expect to be scorned and rejected as lives” (Lk 21:17-19), Jesus says. defend our decision to follow him. †

A pesar de los desafíos, pídale a Jesús que lo inspire con sus palabras y su ejemplo

“Todos los odiarán por causa de mí; En el mismo pasaje del Evangelio nosotros “y a bastantes de ustedes les Lo peor ya ha pasado, pero por el pero ni un solo cabello de ustedes le exigen detalles a Jesús. ¿Cuándo darán muerte” (Lc 21:16). poder de la gracia de Dios hemos se perderá. Manténganse firmes y ocurrirá esta destrucción? ¿Qué Estas son palabras sumamente superado sus efectos. De hecho, alcanzarán la vida” (Lc 21:17-19). signos habrá de que el fin está cerca? serias del Señor de la Vida ningún poder terrenal, incluidas Jesús advierte a sus seguidores y el Príncipe de la Paz, cuya las guerras, las insurrecciones, los La lectura del Evangelio de este que no se dejen engañar por intención es sacarnos de nuestra poderosos terremotos, las hambrunas domingo (Lc 21:5-19) nos ofrece una falsos profetas o por aquellos autocomplacencia y recordarnos ni las plagas pueden dañarnos visión profética del fin del mundo tal que interpretan las guerras, los que el compromiso que hemos ultimadamente. Sí, las cosas quizá se como lo conocemos. En efecto, Jesús desastres naturales y otros eventos hecho de seguir a Jesús implica pongan mucho peor antes del fin de nos dice que todo se pondrá mucho catastróficos como indicativos responsabilidades que podrían ser los tiempos, pero al final, el reino de peor antes de que empiece a mejorar. de que el fin está cerca. “Cuando bastante arriesgadas. Dios prevalecerá. La lectura está enmarcada por ustedes oigan noticias de guerras y Decir la verdad con amor, decir Los cristianos fieles no buscan los comentarios de los transeúntes revoluciones, no se asusten. Aunque que “no” cuando alrededor todos problemas; la mayoría de nosotros que expresaban su admiración por la todo eso ha de suceder primero, dicen “adelante” o estar dispuestos prefiere llevar vidas tranquilas y decoración del templo y la “belleza todavía no es inminente el fin” a que nos critiquen, se burlen de apacibles con nuestras familias, de sus piedras y de las ofrendas (Lc 21:9). Y a continuación, Jesús les nosotros o nos aíslen por negarnos a amigos y vecinos. Pero tampoco votivas que lo adornaban.” Jesús los dijo: “Se levantarán unas naciones transigir con respecto a los valores nos amedrenta tomar decisiones sorprende al profetizar que “Llegará contra otras, y unos reinos contra del Evangelio, es el vía crucis, el difíciles aunque (o especialmente) un día en que no quedará piedra otros; por todas partes habrá grandes camino de la cruz. Paradójicamente, estas contradigan lo que el mundo sobre piedra de todo eso que ustedes terremotos, hambres y epidemias, este es el único camino hacia la vida, considera importante. Estamos del están viendo. ¡Todo será destruido!” y en el cielo se verán señales en Cristo, pero el Señor nos advierte lado de Jesús que jamás se mostró (Lc 21:6). formidables” (Lc 21:10-11). que no es fácil. severo o prejuicioso, pero que Esta es la profecía que usarán Pero antes de que esto ocurra El camino de Jesús es difícil, tampoco tuvo miedo de decir la en el juicio contra Jesús puesto habrá grandes persecuciones, según doloroso, lleno de desafíos, verdad con amor. que se consideraba una blasfemia anuncia la profecía. Jesús advierte a incómodo e incluso pone en peligro Pidámosle a nuestro Señor hablar mal del templo sagrado de los sus seguidores (y a todos nosotros) la vida; y sin embargo nos ofrece que nos inspire con sus palabras judíos. Pero esa no era la intención que no necesariamente los recibirán ánimo y esperanza, siempre que y su ejemplo. Recemos para que de Jesús sino destacar el hecho de con los brazos abiertos. De hecho, si nos mantengamos en el sendero. el Espíritu Santo llene nuestros que todo aquello construido por en verdad aceptamos nuestro llamado “Todos los odiarán por causa de mí; corazones de paciencia (después manos humanas—inclusive las cosas a ser discípulos misioneros, podemos pero ni un solo cabello de ustedes de todo, es posible que los últimos buenas, hermosas y sagradas—es prever que nos despreciarán y nos se perderá. Manténganse firmes y días todavía tarden en llegar) y del temporal. Lo permanente es el amor rechazarán al igual que a Jesús. alcanzarán la vida” (Lc 21:17-19). valor para dejar que Jesús hable de Dios por nosotros y Su deseo de Incluso los más cercanos a ustedes— No teman, Jesús dice a sus en y por nosotros cuando se nos que nos unamos a Él ahora y al final sus cónyuges, padres, hermanos, discípulos (y a todos nosotros) tras exija defender nuestra decisión de de los tiempos. parientes y amigos—se separarán de su resurrección de entre los muertos. seguirlo. † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019

For a list of events for the next four weeks as reported to Events Calendar The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/events.

November 18 St. Joseph Church, St. Lawrence Parish to November 28 December 1 Mary Williams, mwilliams@ St. Mark the Evangelist Parish 1401 S. Mickley Ave., address listed above. Harp Commons on the St. Matthew the Apostle irtl.org, 317-413-9123. Cenacle House, 6118 Smock St., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Information: 317-327-5925, Square, J St., Bedford. Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Caregiver Adoration, interceding for [email protected]. Thanksgiving Day Run Indianapolis. Advent December 4 Support Group, sponsored women experiencing crisis for Hope, 5K and one-mile Evening of Music and Archbishop O’Meara Catholic by Catholic Charities, 5:30- pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., November 23-24 family walk benefiting Reflection, featuring vocals Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 7 p.m. Information: Monica with Mass at 5:45 p.m. St. Margaret Mary Parish, Bloomington Catholic and instrumentalists, free Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, 2405 S. 7th St., Terre Haute. Charities’ Becky’s Place devotional books, all ages Catholic, educational, [email protected]. Our Lady of Peace Holiday Craft Fair, Sat. 9 a.m- Shelter for Women and welcome, refreshments charitable and social singles, Cemetery and Mausoleum, 3 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Children, 8:30 a.m. to follow in café, 6 p.m. 50 and over, single, separated, November 19 9001 Haverstick Road, free. Information: 812-232- registration, 9:30 a.m. start, Information: 317-257-4297, widowed or divorced. New Mount St. Francis Center for Indianapolis. Monthly 3512, [email protected]. 5K registration: $20 adults [email protected]. members welcome. 6 p.m. Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Mass, 2 p.m. Information: and $15 18 years and Information: 317-243-0777. Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Abide” 317-574-8898 or www. November 24 younger; fun walk $10 per December 2 Adoration Service, sponsored catholiccemeteries.cc. Holy Name of Jesus person. T-shirts available Mission 27 Resale, December 5 by Catalyst Catholic, 7-8 p.m., Parish, Parish Life Center through Nov. 15 for $12. 132 Leota St., Indianapolis. Archbishop Edward every third Tues. of the Gymnasium, 21 N. 16th St., Senior Discount Day, T. O’Meara Catholic November 23 Registration and brochure: month, featuring guest St. John Paul II Parish, Beech Grove. Altar Society every Tuesday, 30 percent Center, Assembly Hall, www.beckysplacebedford. speaker, praise band, silence St. Joseph Campus, Christmas Bazaar, off clothing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 1400 N. Meridian, org. Information: Corrina and confessions, child care 2605 St. Joe Road W., 20 exhibitors, craft, holiday ministry supports Indianapolis Indianapolis. “An Evening Hayes, [email protected], available. Information and Sellersburg. “Christmas on and white elephant booths, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lights” Tree Lighting 812-275-5773. child care reservations: Chris the Hill” Craft Show, handmade items, raffles, Food Pantry and Changing and Prayer Service with Rogers, [email protected], 45 craft booths, homemade noon-4:30 p.m.; chili, Lives Forever program. Archbishop Charles St. Louis de Montfort 812-923-8355. apple dumplings, chili, ham and bean soup with Information: 317-687-8260. C. Thompson, sponsored hot dogs, cash and quilt cornbread, baked goods and Parish, Craig Willy Hall, by the Catholic Community November 20 raffle, 50/50, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. desserts served 12:30-4 p.m. 11441 Hague Road, Fishers Ritz Charles, 12156 Foundation, optional Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Information: 812-246-2512. Information: 317-784-6860, (Lafayette Diocese). Free N. Meridian St., Carmel 5:15 p.m. Mass at SS. Peter 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. [email protected]. Thanksgiving Day Dinner, (Lafayette Diocese). Indiana and Paul Cathedral chapel Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. St. Lawrence Parish, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., turkey, Right to Life Christmas across from Catholic Center, Information: 317-784-4439 or Fr. Conen Hall (basement of November 25 mashed potatoes, stuffing, Gala, proceeds benefit Indiana 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. www.catholiccemeteries.cc. gymnasium), 6944 E. 46th Our Lady of Fatima Retreat vegetables, rolls, dessert, all Right to Life Education tree lighting and prayer St., Indianapolis. Overview House, 5353 E. 56th St., are welcome. Information: Fund, lead actress of movie service with reception to November 21 of the Gospel of Matthew, Indianapolis. Serra Club 317-517-4256. Unplanned Ashley Bratcher follow, free, donation of Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Sandra Hartlieb presenting, Dinner Meeting, rosary speaking, 6:30 p.m., $10 or more lets attendees Center, 1400 N. Meridian 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 per 5:40 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., St. Matthew the Apostle $50 per person, $400 table of dedicate a luminaria in St., Indianapolis. Caregiver person or $15 each for presentation on parish Church, 4100 E. 56th St., eight, reservations requested memory of a loved one. Support Group, sponsored two who register together, vocation ministry by Serra Indianapolis. Thanksgiving but not required, walk-ins Reservations requested by by Catholic Charities, 5:30- lunch included. Registration USA Council VP of Vocations Day Mass with food welcome. Reservations, Nov. 28: www.archindy. 7 p.m. Information: Monica preferred by Nov. 18, Ann Roat, $15. Information: blessing, 9 a.m. Information: program advertising rates and org/ccf, click on Events. Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, walk-ins welcome. 317-748-1478, smclaughlin@ 317-257-4297, bulletin@ sponsorship opportunities: Information: ccf@ [email protected]. Mail check made out to holyspirit.cc. saintmatt.org. www.irtl.org/gala. Information: archindy.org, 317-236-1503. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to Announcements for couples celebrating 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 or more years of Retreats and Programs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. VIPs marriage are accepted. Go to bit.ly/2M4MQms or call 317-236-1585.

December 2 Information and registration: [email protected] or www. Michael and Elizabeth (Hasey) Jones, Mount St. Francis Center for www.benedictinn.org/retreats- spsmw.org/event. members of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville, will Spirituality, Mary Anderson programs, 317-788-7581, celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Center for the Arts, [email protected]. December 6 Nov. 27. 101 St. Anthony Dr., Our Lady of Fatima Retreat The couple was married in St. Anthony of Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at Dec. 4, Dec. 5 House, 5353 E. 56th St., Padua Church in Fargo, N.D., on Nov. 27, 1959. the Mount, (Dec. 9 and 16), Providence Spirituality and Indianapolis. Advent Evening They have three children: Kathy Vigil, Chris 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Conference Center, Foley Room, of Celebration, stories by and David Jones. learn about Scripture, saints 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Then Something Wondrous The couple also has six grandchildren. † and liturgical seasons, Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary- Happened author and Criterion free. Information: www. of-the-Woods. Art to Lift writer John Shaughnessy; mountsaintfrancis.org/ your Spirit!, choose between music by singer and songwriter registration, 812-923-8817. 9:30 a.m. first Wed. of the Francesca LaRosa Rohrer; month or 6:30 p.m. first Thurs. reflection by songwriter and Women’s ‘Blessed Brunch’ set for Nov. 30 Benedict Inn Retreat and of the month, Providence Bishop Chatard High School Conference Center, Sister Rosemary Schmalz (Indianapolis) teacher Brian at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg 1402 Southern Ave., Beech presenting, $30 membership Shaughnessy, 5:30-9 p.m., Grove. Make Ready the Way fee to join group, $5 per $40 includes light supper. A women’s “Blessed Brunch,” an Attendees will have the opportunity Advent Program, Benedictine session after. Contact Jeanne Information and registration: activity of the Blessed is She ministry, to talk with each other, share a potluck Sister Cathy Anne Lepore Frost, 812-535-2952 to request Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, will be held at the Shamrock Café in meal, pray and participate in small- and presenting, 6-8:45 p.m., a brochure. Registration and [email protected], www. St. Malachy School, 9833 E. County large-group time. $45 includes dinner. information: 812-535-2952, archindy.org/fatima. † Road 750 N., in Brownsburg, from There is no charge to attend, 9:30 a.m.-noon on Nov. 30. however, registration is required by Blessed is She is a virtual Catholic Nov. 28 on the Blessed is She website women’s community committed to at bit.ly/2JVsXuO (case sensitive). deepening a life of prayer, from e-mailed To learn more about Blessed is She, daily Scripture devotionals to supportive visit www.blessedisshe.net. face-to-face sisterhood. Blessed is She For more information about the believes in beauty pointing toward the brunch, contact the parish office at divine and striving to live a eucharistic life. 317-852-3195. †

Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza to speak at St. Luke on Nov. 20 Catholic author and Rwandan Rwandan genocide. Her second book genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza Faith: Rising from the ashes of the is the featured speaker at an evening of Rwandan Holocaust, picks up where spiritual renewal planned at St. Luke she left off in Left to Tell and tells her the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday story of survival immediately following Dr. East, in Indianapolis, on Nov. 20. the genocide. The evening will begin with Her books will be available for Gift for a giving chaplain confessions at 4:30 p.m. and Mass at purchase and signing during the Providence Sister Mary Jo Piccione holds the Saint Damien Molokai Award she received during 5:30 p.m. A reception with heavy hors event. the San Bernardino, Calif., Diocese’s White Mass Awards reception on Oct. 13. The award, given d’oeurves will immediately follow. The There is no cost to attend. However, for the first time this year, is for chaplains in a health care setting who distinguish themselves by presentation will begin at 7 p.m. registration is requested online by providing compassionate and dedicated spiritual care to the dying. Sister Mary Jo was nominated Ilibagiza’s first book, Left to Tell: Nov. 18 at www.stluke.org/church-news. by pastors, priests, doctors, nurses and volunteers. She has served for 10 years as a chaplain Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan For additional information, contact at Providence-Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley, Calif. Sister Mary Jo is joined by Holocaust, is an autobiographical work Diane Schafer at 317-259-4373 or Providence Sisters Josephine Bryan, left, and Grace Marie Meehan. (Submitted photo) detailing how she survived during the e-mail [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 7 Archbishop highlights unity amid cultural diversity at St. Martin de Porres Mass By Natalie Hoefer sinners needing to be transformed by Christ, and by the dignity due each person As a person of mixed race, the cards despite the many ethnicities, cultures were stacked against Dominican brother and languages in the Church. Here are St. Martin de Porres (1579-1639). He was excerpts from his homily: born to an African mother and a Peruvian “This celebration of cultural unity is father of Spanish descent in a time when rooted in the catholicity of the Church— those of mixed race were unaccepted by the body of Christ, the people of God. society. The richness of ethnicities, cultures But in part for charitably overcoming and languages is a great blessing in our the challenges that his mixed African- Church. Hispanic heritage caused, St. Martin de “This richness is especially captured Porres is now the patron saint of mixed in the feast of Pentecost, when we recall races, among other patronages. the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles In the archdiocese, Catholics of African to [enable them to] speak in a variety and Hispanic ethnicity come together for of languages so that they could be a Mass each year to celebrate the saint’s understood among various peoples in their Nov. 3 feast day. proclamation of salvation in Jesus Christ. On that date at St. Monica Church in “We must always respect the dignity Indianapolis, Archbishop Charles of one another. In this world, we’ve lost C. Thompson was the principal a sense of dignity for ourselves, let alone celebrant at the Mass sponsored by the the people we disagree with. St. Martin archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry and de Porres shows us the way of charity, the Hispanic Ministry. Christian way. “It is an archdiocesan Mass, and “Today’s Gospel story of Zacchaeus everyone is invited,” says Pearlette [Lk 19:1-10] is especially pertinent to our Springer, Black Catholic Ministry celebration. … Zacchaeus ate with Christ, coordinator. “But the focus is on the … and Zacchaeus is repentant. Jesus relationship of blacks and Hispanics. wanted a transformation in Zacchaeus, That’s why the music and language [used and he got it. during the Mass] come from those two “We meet Jesus in the Eucharist, and Brenda Kpotufe, a native of Togo and a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, proclaims the traditions. … The traditions of Hispanic he wants to transform us. … But so often first reading in French at the annual archdiocesan St. Martin de Porres Mass at St. Monica Church on and Black Catholics transcend North today people don’t want to repent … Nov. 3. The priests who concelebrated the Mass sit behind her: Father John Kamwendo, pastor of St. America, Central America and Africa.” because we want to be self-righteous, not Michael the Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, left, and Fathers Timothy DeCrane (obscured) and John In his homily, Archbishop Thompson to be transformed. McCaslin, respectively associate pastor and pastor of St. Monica Parish. (Photos by Natalie Hoefer) focused on the Church’s cultural unity—a “Here we gather to encounter once unity defined by the fact that all are more in unity, as one people of God, the grace and sacraments of Jesus Christ. … Here we are transformed, both as individuals and as a community. Here we celebrate our unity amid our diversity as a community of believers. “This is what it means to be Church, to be Christ- centered—rather than self- centered—in all things. Salvation comes to this house and all who dwell within it as members of the body of Three priests and three deacons join Archbishop Charles Christ. C. Thompson around the altar at St. Monica Church in “May we never tire of Indianapolis for the eucharistic prayer during the St. Martin celebrating our dignity as de Porres Mass on Nov. 3. They are Father John Kamwendo, people of God.” left, Deacon John McShea, Father Timothy DeCrane, Deacon Robert Beyke and Father John McCaslin. Not pictured but also (For a photo gallery from the A banner of St. Martin de Porres leads the procession of a Mass marking the saint’s feast day on participating in the liturgy was Deacon Juan Carlos Ramirez. Mass, go to bit.ly/deporres) † Nov. 3 at St. Monica Church in Indianapolis.

Musicians and a dancer of the Indy Peruvian Incan Cultural Association (IPICA) pose for a photo after providing entertainment at a reception on Nov. 3 in the St. Monica School cafeteria after a Mass celebrating the feast of St. Martin de Porres, who was born and raised in Peru. They are IPICA dancer Andrea Capunay, left, Jaime Torpoco of St. Susanna Parish in Plainfield, IPICA Archbishop Charles C. Thompson blesses several statues in the narthex of founder Patricia Meneses, David Sierra of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis, and Angel Hurtado of St. Monica Parish. St. Monica Church in Indianapolis after the St. Martin de Porres Mass on Nov. 3. Page 8 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019

group respect the process and offer a “It’s a very illuminating process, ANNULMENT place where the frustrations, joys and but it’s hard. To have a support group continued from page 1 pains of the process can be shared without help you through the entire process is judgment of the person or the process.” invaluable. We need to walk that path in the archdiocese. It’s a group of The efforts of the support group have with someone, and I understand that walk. Catholics from Holy Spirit Parish in also led to a special quality among its I have been in these groups and have felt Indianapolis who have been through members, Msgr. Koetter says. the Holy Spirit guiding us. the process of seeking a declaration of “I have been impressed with the deep “I would tell anyone going through marriage nullity—people who provide respect they have for the sacrament of this that our group is a great place to encouragement and guidance to others marriage and the value of being married start your journey. Continue with us and going through a marriage nullity case with in the Church. They, more than most, allow us to make that journey with you. the archdiocese’s tribunal. deeply value the idea of being married The friendships and the communion with It’s also the story of the priest who before God.” the Holy Spirit that we all share are such guides the group, a pastor who wants to valuable parts of the journey.” invite members of other parishes to join ‘We help each other’ For her, that journey has led to a their group—or help them start their own. Teresa Vail and her husband, Tim Lake, marriage built upon the foundations of were there when Paul and Kate Halter love and faith. Being married before God were married. The coordinator of the Holy “If God made the perfect person for Msgr. Paul Koetter presided at the Spirit support group, Vail knows personally me, it would be Tim,” she says. “We wedding of the Halters in November of the devastation of divorce, the path to a got back from a mini-vacation and the Teresa Vail and her husband, Tim Lake, are 2018, seven years declaration of marriage nullity, and the joy highlight of the trip was going to Mass part of a support group at Holy Spirit Parish after he started the of being married in the Church. every day together. I feel God has put me in Indianapolis that has helped individuals support group for “There have been 10 weddings since we right where I need to be. I wouldn’t have seeking a declaration of marriage nullity— parishioners who are started the group,” she says. “My husband made that journey without him.” commonly referred to as an “annulment.” presently working and I have been invited to all of them, and (Submitted photo) through a marriage I’ve sung at about half of them. Some of my ‘It was truly a celebration’ nullity case with the closest friends have come out of this process. When Kate Halter was granted her completed last year. tribunal. We help each other. We answer questions. annulment in 2013, she experienced a They were “married before God” at “We would gather “Divorce is such a hard thing. You wide range of emotions—all positive. Holy Spirit Church on Nov. 9, 2018, with monthly, do some have to believe there is something beyond “It was freeing, validating, and I was Msgr. Koetter officiating the ceremony. Msgr. Paul Koetter sharing and talk about that, and it doesn’t have to affect your thrilled I could move forward with my life “It meant a lot,” Kate says. “We are their annulments,” relationship with Christ or define you. I in the Church—and I was free to marry in both cradle Catholics who have both Msgr. Koetter says about the beginnings of felt like a failure when I got a divorce. I the Church,” she says. “My faith is very found a lot of strength and endurance the group. “I heard some of the raw pain don’t feel that way anymore.” important to me. in our faith. To fully partake in the they were going through and the tendency After her marriage was declared null, “It made me feel whole again as a sacraments [as a married couple] has been to sometimes misinterpret letters from the Vail was married to Lake at Holy Spirit person.” amazing. It was reassuring to see how our tribunal. I was able to answer questions, Church in 2013. In contrast, pursuing a marriage nullity Church was willing to help us through the calm folks down and encourage them. Back then, “cases generally took two case was the last thing Paul Halter wanted process. It was a blessing.” “The group began to grow, and I saw years,” according to Daniel Ross, a judge to do after his divorce. Paul adds, “It was truly a celebration. how they helped each other. Those who instructor for the archdiocese’s tribunal. “I did not want to go through it,” he Absolute joy. We were surrounded by got their annulments remained with the Now, thanks to changes by Pope Francis, recalls. “I had gone through a painful family and friends. Many of the people group and were able to speak about their the process usually takes an average of 18 divorce, and I did not want to go through there were members of the support experience as a way of encouraging months. another process that would tear through group.” others. Many of the present group are “The people at the tribunal are as nice my heart and soul again.” The couple will celebrate their people who are finished with their as can be, but it’s a daunting process,” Yet after he met Kate and their anniversary in Cana during a trip this annulments, and their marriages are Vail says. “They tell you it’s not about relationship deepened, his view changed. month to the Holy Land. blessed in the Church. This is now, for how it ended, it’s about how the marriage “Kate was encouraging, and I also “That will be awesome,” Kate says. them, a ministry of service.” began—and what wasn’t right about it wanted to go through the process for He’s seen the difference that ministry from the beginning. I was 20 when I got myself so Kate and I could share a (The next meeting of the support group of has made. married, and we had broken up four times sacramental marriage—and share further Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis will be on “People in the middle of the process before that. I was young and dumb.” in our faith together.” Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. For more information about appreciate a group that they can talk to The process—including providing The couple credits the Holy Spirit the December meeting, contact Teresa Vail about an annulment. So many people in-depth answers about the marriage— support group and the tribunal staff at [email protected] or at 317-710-0435. do not understand the process and can requires a significant self-examination, in giving Paul “the perseverance” Anyone who thinks they can benefit from the quickly judge it. The members of the she says. to continue the process, which was group is invited to attend.) † Answers to common questions and concerns about the process for a declaration of marriage nullity On its website, the archdiocese’s tribunal has a list the Catholic Church does believe in upholding people’s by God and a visible sign of His grace. of “frequently asked questions” for people seeking natural freedom to marry, this freedom is not absolute Therefore, given the Church’s deep respect for the information about the process toward a “declaration and is not acknowledged to exist when there is already sanctity of marriage, which includes the indissolubility of marriage nullity”—commonly referred to as an a prior marriage that has taken place. To hold otherwise of marriage a serious investigation of any prior annulment. would be to contradict the Church’s own position on the marriage of any person wishing to remarry in the Here is a selection of the most common questions indissolubility of marriage and the teachings of Jesus. Catholic Church, must be undertaken. For marriages and concerns of people, a selection chosen by Daniel Generally, by publicly exchanging wedding vows, between persons at least one of whom is not a baptized Ross, a judge instructor for the tribunal. (For the full people create a presumption that a valid and indissoluble Christian, while the Church does not recognize that list of frequently asked questions and other information marriage bond has been formed. It is their burden to marriage as a sacrament, it is still presumed to be a about the process, visit the tribunal’s website, www. prove otherwise. Because this exchanging of vows is valid natural marriage. archindy.org/tribunal.) not only a public event, but a sacred and solemn one as Understandably, this may be a very difficult task well, it is only reasonable that an equally serious judicial for a non-Catholic. Most often the non-Catholic party Q: Does a declaration of marriage nullity “erase” process investigate any contention that this exchange did approaches the nullity process with the understanding or “wipe away” a marriage? not result in a valid or sacramental bond. that it is necessary in order for his or her Catholic A: No. When a marriage is declared invalid by the intended to be able to marry in the Catholic Church. For Church, it is not a conclusion that no relationship of any Q: Does a declaration of nullity make children the non-Catholic, participation in the nullity process is kind existed. Naturally, there was a wedding ceremony illegitimate? often an act of self-giving and respect for the Catholic and a civil marriage that did, in fact, take place. If the A: No! This is one of the most common intended’s faith practices. This being said, it can also wedding in question took place in a Catholic church, misunderstandings among Catholics and non-Catholics be a powerful experience of healing and closure for a it remains recorded in the parish’s official marriage alike. “Illegitimacy” is, in the modern world, a civil non-Catholic, just as it can for a Catholic who is going register even after a declaration of nullity is granted, legal term. If the parties entered marriage by observing through this process. followed by a notation of the declaration of nullity all the legal requirements of the state, then any entered alongside of it. Furthermore, no one can deny offspring born of the marriage are “legitimate.” Neither Q: What is the status of a divorced Catholic? that two people did experience some kind of life the civil divorce nor a declaration of marriage nullity A: This is a commonly misunderstood issue. together for the duration of their union. Nothing is change the status of the children born to parents who Because the Church does not recognize civil divorce “erased.” met all legal requirements at the time of marriage. as terminating a bond of marriage (but only as What people often call an “annulment” is more In fact, if a marriage that produced children is declared terminating the civil effects of marriage), the Church accurately understood as a “declaration of nullity.” invalid, both parties will be reminded of their continuing regards divorced people as only separated from their In other words, it is the recognition by the Catholic obligations and responsibilities toward the care and former spouses. In the eyes of the Church, these Church that some essential element was missing at upbringing of all children born in the prior marriage. people are not free to remarry. However, a divorced the time the parties said, “I do,” which prevented the Catholic who has not remarried is free to participate wedding from resulting in a perpetual, binding union Q: Why does the marriage nullity process apply fully in the sacramental life of the Church (including that can be dissolved only by the death of one of the even to someone who is not Catholic? Eucharist and penance/reconciliation). It is only when parties. It is no longer considered a sacred bond, or a A: All parties who approach the Catholic Church a divorced person remarries without some resolution sacrament for Christians. for marriage must be free from any prior bond in the Catholic Church of a prior bond of marriage that of marriage—both Catholics and non-Catholics. participation in the sacraments is not permitted. Q: Does the marriage nullity process make it too The Catholic Church has profound respect for all difficult for people to remarry? marriages. We view all marriages between validly Q: Can a person buy his or her annulment? A: Some people say that the process makes it too baptized people (not just marriages that took place in a A: There are no fees of any kind charged by the hard for people to “move on” with their lives. While Catholic church) as a sacrament—a sacred bond sealed Archdiocese of Indianapolis. † The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 9 Woman finds hope, healing after seeking ‘declaration of marriage nullity’ By John Shaughnessy to her Catholic faith. archdiocese’s tribunal, so her petition helped dispel many misconceptions. They “No one made me feel I was in limbo,” could be reviewed. take such care with it. I felt very positive When her marriage of 26 years ended she says. “That was strictly internal. “I felt a good level of healing through about the communication during the in divorce, Barbara Clisham longed for Every contact I had with the Church has the annulment process,” says Clisham, process. When I had a question, it was two possibilities to return to her life. been supportive. I needed to be whole a member of Holy Spirit Parish in treated kindly and professionally.” The first one was healing. within myself. Indianapolis. “It made me look at every After 22 months, she was informed her “My husband “I was Catholic and divorced, and I felt aspect of entering into a marriage that marriage nullity case had been decided. left after 23 years. I would be in that limbo forever. That was I believed would last forever. I found I The tribunal judge declared the marriage It took me three difficult to me.” couldn’t do it quickly.” was invalid, and she was free from that years to accept there Her first step toward healing and hope She also found it was easier to not go bond of marriage. was nothing more I was participating in an archdiocesan through the process alone. She received “I felt many things—sorrow for could do to save the retreat for separated and divorced help from a Holy Spirit Parish support the loss of the marriage, and relief marriage,” she says. Catholics. She says that retreat helped group made up of members who had gone at no longer feeling in limbo, and “Especially being a her prepare for the second part of her through the process previously. extreme gratefulness for the very lifelong Catholic who comeback—seeking a “declaration of “Often when I was with friends, detailed, insightful decision that I holds marriage in the marriage nullity,” commonly referred to they were loving and supportive, but read,” she says. “That helped me heal Barbara Clisham utmost esteem, it’s as an annulment. there was no way they knew what I was better. I read the decision carefully, very difficult to go “My initial idea of an annulment was going through. Knowing that once every and I thought, ‘How did these people through. I believe that healing makes the that it was for people who were young, month I would be with people who had understand to that depth what happened difference in proceeding in life in the way who weren’t prepared for marriage,” says this common experience, I could really in those 26 years?’ I felt there had been God wants us to.” Clisham, who married when she was breathe.” someone who had experienced what I The second possibility she longed for 39. “But I came to see my situation fell She had the same reaction in dealing had experienced.” was tied to hope—the hope that one day into one or more areas which would be with the tribunal staff. She finally had the healing and the she would no longer feel she was in a eligible for a review.” “The tribunal has a very thorough hope she sought. She also has started state of limbo, that she could get on with She symbolically started the process process, and I respect that process,” she dating. her life, have the freedom to marry in the on New Year’s Eve of 2016. Within two says. “They very clearly lay out what “I’ve come to see the things we gain Church, and establish a closer connection months, she submitted her request to the is involved in the process, which really from the things we lost.” † Advice and insights for pursuing a declaration of marriage nullity As a judge instructor for the office is composed of both lay women and discuss the possibility of pursuing a field associate can assist a person with archdiocese’s tribunal, Daniel Ross offers men, as well as priests and religious. All declaration of marriage nullity with answering some questions and filling insights and advice for people who are of us in the tribunal have taken an oath of his/her pastor to look at his/her concrete out some initial forms. A list of our field considering pursuing a “declaration of confidentiality, and we take that oath with situation. Many people are unaware associates is available on our website at marriage nullity”—commonly referred to the utmost seriousness.” of much of the Church’s teaching on www.archindy.org/tribunal/field. as an annulment. marriage and the family. Even more so A goal of care and compassion: are people less familiar with the Church’s Assistance available in Spanish: The role of the “We see much suffering and hurt Code of Canon Law and what does or “We have field associates who speak tribunal staff: which people have lived through, and it does not render a marriage invalid. Spanish, and our entire website and initial “We in the tribunal is always our goal to compassionately “There are many misconceptions about forms are available in Spanish.” view our work as a minister to the people who approach us. what the Church believes and teaches ministry. We are here Many of us have loved ones who have concerning marriage. We strive to help For more information: to serve the Church, gone through the pain of divorce and people understand those teachings and “Our website (www.archindy.org/ which is the body of several who have been through a marriage attempt to bring them toward a way of life tribunal) is a great place to find out more Christ, and help bring nullity process. When I am working with that is in harmony with what the Church information about the process, and our all her members more people, I always try to help them with the believes about the goodness, truth and initial forms are available there, as well as fully into communion same care as I would want my own family beauty of the marriage covenant.” many informational resources. Daniel Ross with Jesus Christ. to be treated. I pray daily for all the “A person is always welcome to reach We daily encounter people in whose cases I am involved.” Help in starting the process: out directly to our office via phone or people—whether in person, over the “If someone is interested in starting e-mail—[email protected], 317-236- phone, or in their written words—and Help in understanding the process: a marriage nullity case, I recommend 1460 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1460. We strive to assist them in going through the “I would encourage anyone who is that he/she reach out to one of our will do all we can to get you started and process of a marriage nullity case. Our unsure about the whole idea to at least trained, volunteer field associates. A heading where you need to go.” †

and when.” He also stressed that the “long the council recommended the USCCB issues such as gun violence and Bishop BISHOPS wait has resulted in great frustration on implement “a strong Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., said continued from page 1 the part of bishops and our people, and communications Catholic clergy and lay leaders can play a indeed a very harsh and even cynical strategy fully role in bringing together people along the A. Boyea of Lansing, Mich., asked for an interpretation of the seeming silence.” leveraging social rural-urban divide to build understanding update on the Vatican’s report on the now- In other business, the bishops voted media.” of the need for sensible policies that can defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore overwhelmingly on a revised set of strategic This wasn’t the end the scourge of gun violence. E. McCarrick situation, which many of the priorities to take them into the next decade. only mention of social The bishop, who is chairman of the bishops, by voice vote, also said they wanted They also discussed upcoming votes during media during the start U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic to hear. their gathering, such as new materials of the meeting. Justice and Human Development, outlined In a brief presentation, Boston’s to complement “Forming Consciences Auxiliary Bishop the USCCB’s long-held stance of the Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley told the for Faithful Citizenship,” their long- Bishop Robert Robert E. Barron of need for “common sense” legislation bishops the Vatican has not yet published standing guide to help Catholics form their E. Barron Los Angeles urged the that governs the availability of guns. a report about its investigation of consciences in public life, including voting. bishops to promote But he also said it was time for people McCarrick, but a report could be ready by Retired Army Col. Anita Raines, who social media in their dioceses as one way to to come together so that there is greater Christmas, or in the new year. chairs the National Advisory Council, link young people with the Church. He said understanding of how gun violence affects He said he and other bishops at the said in a report to the bishops that the the Church is losing young people in greater urban communities in particular. Vatican for their recent “ad limina” visit group supported the prelates’ effort to numbers and must face the challenges of He told Catholic News Service that the said they were “anxious to receive the promulgate its “Faithful Citizenship” how to get the religiously unaffiliated, or USCCB’s work on the legislative front was Holy See’s explanation of this tragic document and supplemental materials. “nones,” particularly young people, back to important, but that a pastoral response to situation, how he could become an To help ensure the document’s wide the Catholic Church. gun violence was needed. archbishop and cardinal, who knew what distribution to parishes and individuals, The bishop, who is chairman of the “It’s time for a different approach,” he USCCB’s Committee on Evangelization said. and Catechesis, presented a three-minute In a new approach for the bishops’ video on the issue and spoke of his pro-life efforts, Archbishop Joseph F. concerns and ideas for bringing young Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., invited people back to Church, which involved his fellow bishops to devote a year of not dumbing down the faith and involving service to pregnant women starting next young people in the social justice aspects March. of the Church. He said Catholic parishes can be one His presentation led to a discussion of the first places a woman facing an that lasted for more than an hour with unexpected or challenging pregnancy can bishops from across the country agreeing turn to for assistance rather than think of that this issue is of great concern and seeking an abortion, and they could offer sharing other ideas to bring young people a variety of support services to women back which primarily involved catechesis, who may be thinking about whether to but also an increased devotion to Mary. carry their child to term. Bishop Barron, who is known for his The bishops also heard about plans to website, “Word on Fire,” and for hosting revise the U.S. Conference of Catholic the documentary series Catholicism, Bishops’ existing Program of Priestly initially brought up this topic during the Formation for U.S. dioceses. bishops’ spring meeting. He said at the In his homily at the Nov. 11 Mass in time, and reiterated on Nov. 11, that this the hotel ballroom, Cardinal DiNardo Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, left, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, vice president of the topic needs to be a priority for the Church stressed that St. Martin of Tours, whose U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, participate during Mass today. feast was celebrated that day, offered at the fall general assembly of the USCCB in Baltimore on Nov. 11. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) The bishops also heard about societal them a fitting example. † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Young Church, heed our Holy Father’s call: ‘Make a ruckus!’ (Editor’s note: “Make a ruckus!” Pope Francis implored “Christus Vivit” is young people in his postsynodal apostolic exhortation, part of Pope Francis’ “Christus Vivit” or “Christ is Alive!” which was released larger theological following the 2018 Synod of Bishops on “young people, framework on the faith and vocational discernment.” Marian University accompaniment, which educators Dr. Arthur D. Canales and Mark Erdosy and is a component of Ricardo Gonzalez, a teacher at Monsignor Edward Christian discipleship. Pace High School in Miami, have written a three-part Pope Francis essay based on the exhortation, which is both a letter expressed the art of to young people about their place in the Church and a accompaniment in a plea to older adults to offer guidance rather than stifle 2103 speech to the the enthusiasm of the young. We offer the series as the bishops of Brazil, and Archdiocese of Indianapolis prepares to host an estimated it is further expressed 20,000 high school youths, youth ministers, adult in “Christus Vivit.” chaperones, and youth-serving organizations during the Pope Francis 2019 National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis offers these pastoral on Nov. 21-23. Parts one and two of the series can be recommendations in found online at www.CriterionOnline.com.) providing pastoral care to young people: By Dr. Arthur D. Canales, Mark Erdosy and Ricardo Gonzalez journeying, listening, Special to The Criterion dialoguing, flexibility, proclaiming love and Part Three: Our tasks as Catholics friendships (#204, The task of integrating “Christus Vivit” is the call of #206, #212-215). everyone in the Catholic Church who loves young people, For example, don’t but especially those committed to just have eucharistic serving young people. adoration on a Sunday The call from Pope Francis is evening for youths and not “business as usual” in working call it youth ministry. with young people, but a call Albeit spiritually to make youth and young adult significant, it is not the ministry “more flexible” and inviting only aspect of youth (“Christus Vivit,” #204). ministry. The Holy For Pope Francis, youth and young Father is calling for a adult ministry has to be synodal better-rounded, robust Dr. Arthur D. (#203), meaning, “it should involve and flexible programming that meets young people’s exhortation on youths and young adults. Therefore, it is Canales ‘journeying together’ that values all cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual needs. significant that the Catholic Church get its resources of the Church’s members, through a —Parents and parishioners: The adage “it takes an time, talent and treasure behind youth and young adult process of [collaboration and] co-responsibility” (#206). entire village to raise a child” has probably never been ministry. This call to reinvigorate and revitalize youth and more applicable than today. The time has never been so ripe to help young people young adult ministry happened on multiple fronts. Parents and a youth minister cannot raise a good on their journey with faith and life. —Bishops and priests: The Catholic teenager on their own, they Therefore, let all adults encourage young people to Holy Father encourages bishops and need help—lots of it—from their “Make a Ruckus!” for God! priests to truly engage young people communities, too. to become “inspired” (#100) and to Pope Francis calls on adults in (Dr. Arthur D. Canales is associate professor of avoid “clericalism” (#98). the parishes to become mentors pastoral theology and ministry at Marian University in Priests and bishops are to empower of young people, to give them an Indianapolis and an expert on Catholic youth and young youths to recognize that God loves them, apprenticeship in life. The pope adult ministry. Mark Erdosy is the executive director Christ saves them, Jesus is alive, and the calls it the “art of accompaniment” of the San Damiano Scholars Program at Marian Holy Spirit gives them life and purpose. by adults (“Evangelli Gaudium,” University, and a specialist on discernment and vocation. This is done not by being dogmatic, #169; “Christus Vivit,” #242-247). Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez is a theology teacher at Monsignor legalistic and moralist, but by humility Essentially he is asking Catholic Edward Pace Catholic High School in Miami who has Mark Erdosy Ricardo Gonzalez and simply listening to young people parishioners to involve themselves in more than 20 years of Catholic teaching and youth and their concerns (#41, #203). the ministry of accompaniment with ministry under his belt. All three have been part of the —Youth ministers and directors of religious young people, to journey with them in discovering God, National Dialogue on Youth and Young Adults since its education (DREs): Quality youth ministers and learning from them as they learn from you, and together inception in 2017 and were part of the National Dialogue competent DREs are already guiding young people in you will share and live a wonderful and beautiful story. Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville in their faith life. This is the first time a pope has written an apostolic Steubenville, Ohio, this past summer.) † Everyday Heroes: Teen who gave life to save classmates long known as hero NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Even before he died saving to help others. remembered the love Kendrick had for others. his classmates from a shooter at his school, 18-year-old Last May, the nation learned about this young man “On the first day of school, he walked into the Kendrick Castillo was known for going out of his way from Colorado, who gave his life to save others. He classroom and there was a little boy crying across the was hailed as a hero. But those who knew Kendrick room,” she said. “He went over, put his arm around him, Castillo saw him as heroic long before then. They and told him it was going to be OK. That little boy was witnessed his heroics in small acts of kindness and the missing his mom. I think that was just the beginning of way that he lived his life: unafraid to try new things; Kendrick’s amazing kindness that he displayed.” unapologetic about how much he cared; unwavering in Kendrick reached out to everyone with no his commitment to his Catholic faith. exceptions. His love inspired those around him, and There was that day he jumped out of a car to assist when his father became a member of the Knights of an elderly person who had stumbled in the street. And Columbus, he shared his love through their work, too. that time he volunteered to help carry the casket at a “Every time we had pancake breakfasts, or we were funeral when he noticed that there were not enough doing a cookout, or a yard sale that we’re having to pallbearers. raise funds, Kendrick was involved,” John said. “The Kendrick’s heroism—both on the day he died as a more he got involved, the more my brother Knights just STEM School Highlands Ranch High School senior embraced him. That’s how it all began.” and throughout his life—is celebrated as part of the The Castillos said the Knights became part of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council’s video series, family. Kendrick’s work with the council as a youth “Everyday Heroes,” which tells the stories of ordinary inspired him to want to become a Knight like his dad. Catholic men acting extraordinarily. In this episode, As John tells it, Kendrick centered his life on faith, viewers can gain a better understanding of who even with his other interests, like robotics and four- Kendrick was. wheeling with his friends. Kendrick’s father, John Castillo, said his son was not His dream was to become an engineer. He also was the type of kid to believe he could not do something, looking forward to becoming a Knight of Columbus even throwing himself into a pool just to teach himself after he turned 18 last March. Although Kendrick did how to swim. And he fearlessly brought love and faith not live to see his dream of becoming a Knight realized, with him everywhere he went. his parents were there in Minneapolis in August when “He prayed over meals at fast-food restaurants, or delegates at the annual Knights of Columbus Supreme wherever he was at,” John said. “He prayed with his Convention in Minneapolis voted to make Kendrick a Kendrick Castillo, a Catholic, is pictured in an undated photo. friends. He prayed the rosary when he felt the need. I Knight posthumously. The 18-year-old senior at the STEM School Highlands Ranch never pried and asked when and why he did it, but he “He was the catalyst,” John said. “And that love in Colorado lost his life on May 7 trying to protect fellow would pray.” brought people together.” students from a shooter. Kendrick’s heroism, both that day At Notre Dame Catholic School, which Kendrick and throughout his life, is celebrated as part of the Knights attended from pre-K to eighth grade, principal (A video accompanying this story can be found on of Columbus video series, “Everyday Heroes,” which tells the Charlene Molis asked him to deliver speeches to YouTube at bit.ly/2PNqgiI. To share your story of an stories of ordinary Catholic men taking extraordinary actions. the entire school and even on behalf of the Catholic everyday hero with the Knights of Columbus, contact (CNS photo/Knights of Columbus) Appeal for the Archdiocese of Denver. Molis [email protected].) † The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 11

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By Kristin Colberg Most in this group conceded that considering The 150th anniversary of the opening of papal infallibility in this the First Vatican Council will fall on Dec. 8. manner was not ideal, Most people know little about Vatican I but reasoned that it was except that it defined papal infallibility. necessary given the Few doctrines have generated as much exigencies of the day. debate and tension as this one. Most in the majority Controversies concerning the pope’s acknowledged that it was infallible teaching authority often lead normal and appropriate to misunderstanding or dismissal of the for the pope to consult the teaching and the council altogether. The universal Church when council’s sesquicentennial invites renewed formulating definitive explorations of papal infallibility to teachings, yet they did appreciate better its meaning and power to not want to formalize this illumine questions in the Church today. consultation as a requirement Vatican I took place between December for fear that it would hinder 1869 and October 1870. Blessed Pius IX the pope’s ability to act in convoked the council as a bulwark against decisive moments. developments at the time that included Among the majority were rationalism, atheism and relativism, which a small group of bishops sometimes cast doubt on the Church’s who sought to express the temporal and spiritual authority. doctrine in the most extreme In addition to these external threats, way possible so that the the Church also struggled with internal pope’s ability to teach debates about the authority and purpose without error was absolute, of ecumenical councils in relation to separate and personal. papal authority. These external and Vatican I’s “Dogmatic internal tensions engendered an extremely Constitution on the defensive posture in Rome. Church,” “Pastor Aeternus” For many, clarifying the pope’s authority (“Eternal Shepherd”), was seemed to provide an effective tool for promulgated on July 18, dealing with both sets of challenges. 1870, following a vote When the council opened, the bishops of 533 to 2. Many of the who participated in it sought to develop minority bishops had left a comprehensive document on the nature Rome ahead of this session of the Church and its jurisdictional to avoid voting against power in response to contemporary a teaching supported by threats. However, soon after the conciliar the pope and their brother deliberations began, it became clear bishops. that military conflict brewing in the Two months later, on region would prevent the bishops from Sept. 20, 1870, Rome’s completing their entire program of work. walls were breached during Anticipating the limited time available, the Franco-Prussian War the council fathers chose to begin and consequently, on deliberations on the Church with the topic Oct. 20, 1870, the council that had generated the greatest interest: was suspended. Though a papal infallibility. resumption of the council A minority of bishops, approximately was considered at least 20 percent, opposed this starting point as twice in the 20th century by inconsistent with the Church’s tradition of Popes Pius XI and Pius XII, aligning papal authority with that of the its work was never resumed. whole Church and the bishops in particular. Vatican I is often thought The Altar of the Chair of St. Peter stands in the apse of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. It is said to hold relics of Most in the minority agreed that the to present an extreme the chair used by St. Peter, which was also a symbol of his teaching authority in the Church. In 1870, the First Vatican pope could teach infallibly under certain view of papal infallibility, Council defined that the pope as successor of St. Peter and under certain conditions has the gift of teaching the faith circumstances, but they disagreed with whereby the pope can infallibly. (CNS photo/Junno Arocho Esteves) the council’s treatment of this issue as a teach on any topic without stand-alone topic and questioned whether restriction. People generally think that the “Pastor Aeternus” states: “When the the Church as the council originally defining this matter in the present climate view of the small fraction of bishops in Roman pontiff speaks ‘ex cathedra,’ that envisioned, it is nevertheless a document would further alienate the Church. favor of this view prevailed. However, upon is, when, in the exercise of his office as about the Church and its essential role in A majority of the bishops, however, examination, it is clear that Vatican I sets shepherd and teacher of all Christians, in advancing God’s saving work. favored moving forward with a definition. distinct limits on papal infallibility. virtue of his supreme apostolic authority, Papal infallibility reflects the fact that a he defines a doctrine concerning faith or fundamental aspect of God’s salvific plan morals to be held by the whole Church, he is manifested in the Church’s structure possesses, by the divine assistance promised and, in particular, in the Petrine ministry. to him in blessed Peter, that infallibility It is often said that every Catholic with which the divine Redeemer willed teaching about Mary is always, his Church to enjoy in defining doctrine fundamentally, a teaching about Christ. The concerning faith or morals” (#4). same is true of teachings about the pope. The pope’s infallible authority is not Papal infallibility is not so much about absolute; rather, “Pastor Aeternus” limits the pope as it is about the love Christ has its scope to instances where the pope for the Church and his enduring promise defines a doctrine related to faith and to dwell in it and guide it. The wider morals to be held by the entire Church. historical and theological context of this It is not separate from the Church. It is definition shows that it is not the obstacle a gift Christ wills for the benefit of the that it is often perceived to be. entire Church. Instead, Vatican I’s teaching on papal Finally, infallibility is not said to belong infallibility—formulated a century and to the pope “personally,” as if individually a half ago—illumines critical aspects possessed. Instead, the infallible teaching of the Church’s identity that can guide office belongs to the pope in the exercise our thinking about ecclesial reform, of the apostolic office of Peter. synodality and the Church’s path into the The dogma of papal infallibility is not future. about power. It articulates a close and reliable relationship between Christ and the Church (Kristin Colberg is associate professor of in the Petrine office that affords the Church theology at St. John’s School of Theology Blessed Pius IX is seen in this First Vatican Council album archived with the Archdiocese of protection, stability and access to truth. and Seminary in Collegeville, Minn. She is Washington. Papal infallibility is not so much about the pope as it is about the love Christ has for the Even though “Pastor Aeternus” does author of the book Vatican I and Vatican II: Church and his enduring promise to dwell in it and guide it. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) not offer a comprehensive decree on Councils in the Living Tradition.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Perspectives Faith at Home/Laura Kelly Fanucci Worship and Evangelization Move to meet people with love—even around the family table Outreach/Fr. Patrick Beidelman Religion and politics. The two subjects He sat at table with people whose lives we help them because we’re Christian.” Sacred liturgy you’re supposed to avoid in polite looked nothing like his own. He passed The same holds true for our holiday conversation. food and shared conversation with those conversations. Except that the who might not have held any beliefs in We don’t show love and mercy federation holiday season is common with him. to someone simply because they’re when faith and Yet he still offered them radical Catholic—because their beliefs align leaders mark family collide. Feasts welcome, grounded in love. nicely with ours or their comments never like Thanksgiving, Jesus knew what it felt like to be in ruffle any feathers. We show love and 50 years of faith Christmas and New the midst of uncomfortable conversations. mercy because we’re Catholic, followers Year’s bring moments The Gospels are full of tense moments— of Christ who moved out to the margins When the Federation of Diocesan ripe for conversation Pharisees plotting to trick him, enemies and sought out the ones whom polite Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) was with relatives—for laying traps and unexpected encounters society dismissed and righteous folks formed by the U.S. Bishops’ Committee better or for worse. interrupting his plans. shunned. on the Liturgy in What can we do Yet over and over again, he moved By definition, every human family is 1969, archdiocesan when talking about our beliefs with out to meet people where they were. Not complicated and imperfect. Ironically, the priest Father Albert family feels as dangerous as driving on standing at a safe distance, judging or ones closest to us can be the ones hardest Ajamie represented ice-covered roads? gossiping, but pulling up a chair beside to handle. We’ve all felt that ache—or the Church in central A 2019 survey found that 49 percent them and seeing them as beloved by God. anger—when someone dismisses or and southern Indiana of Americans reported skipping a family There’s no magic formula for denies the faith we love. as part of the new gathering because conversations with navigating holiday gatherings with Does it bother us, as committed organization and even relatives have become so uncomfortable difficult relatives. But we have the model Catholics, when family members don’t served as a charter and divisive. But 70 percent also wish their of mercy in how God himself sat down at share our beliefs? Of course. If we have member of its board interactions with family members during the table next to sinful, imperfect humans. found beauty, truth and goodness in God, of directors. the holidays were more meaningful. He listened with love. He asked we naturally want to share it with others. The FDLC was formed after the first When faith is central to our lives, how questions. He challenged when necessary, But no matter what, Christ calls us to document of the Second Vatican Council can we approach family gatherings, office but not before listening and loving—and pull up a chair and meet each person with was promulgated in 1963 by Pope Paul parties or neighborhood potlucks when we never without mercy. compassion. The God of the Eucharist VI. This “Constitution on the Sacred know those closest to us may not share Imagine how our family parties could is waiting to meet us around the holiday Liturgy” called for the restoration of our beliefs? change this year if we offer a quick prayer table, too. the Church’s liturgy in such a way that Jesus is the perfect place to start. to Jesus for a loving heart and a gentle fostered the participation of all the faithful Remember that he ate dinner with tongue when we find ourselves seated (Laura Kelly Fanucci is a mother, writer and that supported the strengthening prostitutes and tax collectors. Known next to a complicated conversation partner and director of a project on vocation at of their liturgical piety. Ultimately, the sinners. Social outcasts. at Thanksgiving or Christmas. the Collegeville Institute in Collegeville, implementation of this development of But he sought them out, moving Remember those wise words that often Minn. She is the author of several books, the sacred liturgy would allow for the out from his comfortable circles of surface when people of faith debate how including Everyday Sacrament: The liturgical rites of Church to be celebrated like-minded friends to those who were and whom to help after a disaster: “We Messy Grace of Parenting, and blogs at in people’s native languages throughout completely different from him. don’t help them because they’re Christian; www.motheringspirit.com.) † the world. The bishops of the United States knew they would need help training Making a Difference/Tony Magliano the clergy and laypeople in praying the new texts that would be approved, and the FDLC became an important advisory The Beatitudes chart a course for us on the path to sainthood group in this process. You are called by God to be a saint! dependent on God; when we allow God born, the destitute, the abandoned and the Among other things, the members of And that all-important calling from the to comfort us when we “mourn”; when underprivileged, the vulnerable infirm and the FDLC initially worked with Church Lord is not just to be seriously considered we are “meek”—living with gentle elderly exposed to covert euthanasia, the leaders in preparation for the imminent on All Saints Day— strength; when we “hunger and thirst for victims of human trafficking, new forms arrival of the first English-language but every day! righteousness”—striving to live in right of slavery, and every form of rejection” Roman Missal. It is generally accepted It is no coincidence relationship with God, all others and (#101). now that the reception of these new that the Catholic ourselves; when we are “merciful” to all; “We cannot uphold an ideal of holiness liturgical texts would involve reflection Church proclaims when we are “clean of heart”—thinking, that would ignore injustice in a world and formation that would stretch far the Gospel passage feeling and acting with purity and where some revel, spend with abandon beyond those first years after the council, of the Beatitudes honesty; when we are “peacemakers”— and live only for the latest consumer and would be enhanced by successive on the Solemnity of praying and working for peace within goods, even as others look on from popes, theologians and other members of All Saints. For in ourselves, within our families, within our afar, living their entire lives in abject the faithful. this most wonderful nation and within our world; and when poverty” (#101). And so, 50 years later, this work teaching from the Son we are persecuted for faithfully living Daily I receive in my e-mail inbox continues, especially as new translations of God, we are shown the way to holiness, out these Beatitudes, let us “rejoice and the “Saint of the Day” from Franciscan of liturgical texts are released and as we to blessedness, to joyfulness. be glad” for our reward will be great in Media. I always find the brief biography continue to grow in our understanding Situated in St. Matthew’s Gospel heaven! (see Mt 5:1-12). and reflection interesting and inspiring. of and participation in that to which the within the Sermon on the Mount, the In his apostolic exhortation “Gaudete You can sign up at https://info. Church calls us in our prayer. Beatitudes chart a sure course on how to et Exsultate” (“Rejoice and be Glad),” franciscanmedia.org/franciscan-media- Over the last 50 years, several be “blessed,” that is, how to be joyful! Pope Francis urges us to apply the newsletter-sign-up. members of the clergy and laity of The deeply spiritual scientist and Beatitudes to the life-and-death situations Blessed are those who live the the Archdiocese of Indianapolis have theologian Jesuit Father Teilhard de facing our world. Beatitudes, for they are experiencing a supported the work of this federation, Chardin said, “Joy is the infallible sign of He writes, “Our defense of the wonderful taste of heaven right here on including former leaders in the Office of the presence of God.” innocent unborn, for example, needs to Earth! Worship: Fathers Steve Jarrell and Rick In our hearts, you and I long for joy, be clear, firm and passionate, for at stake Ginther as well as Charlie Gardner. Since that joy to the full that Jesus promises us, is the dignity of a human life, which is (Tony Magliano is an internationally 2005, I have represented our local church the joy that only he can give us. And the always sacred and demands love for each syndicated social justice and peace as a member of the FDLC, and it has Beatitudes teach us the way! person, regardless of his or her stage of columnist. He is available to speak at been a privilege to pray, work and study And so it is that when we are development. Equally sacred, however, diocesan or parish gatherings, and can be alongside many of the finest liturgical “poor in spirit”—totally trusting and are the lives of the poor, those already reached at [email protected].) † theologians in our country. This federation accomplishes much of its work regionally with the directors The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick of the Offices of Worship from different groups of states in the U.S. We are Reflecting can help us look deeper, ask ‘for what did God make me?’ regularly collaborating on preparing materials for liturgical formation and The King James Version of the Bible used the example of Mother Teresa of that prompts us to look glamorous and to for the promotion of the sacred liturgy, states that when the prodigal son “came Calcutta seeing the poor on a train and consider this being what we want to be always striving to support our local to himself,” he thought, “How many hired saying to herself that serving the poor was like. ordinaries and to continue the work of the servants of my father’s her calling. Going deeper into the parable of the first participants of the FDLC. I have been have bread enough and The example reminded me of the statue prodigal son prompts us to look into blessed and inspired in my work with my to spare, and I perish of St. Damian—the priest who served the ourselves and ask, “Who do I really want colleagues in my “region,” the liturgical with hunger” (Lk leper settlement in Molokai, Hawaii—in to be?” leaders from the dioceses in Wisconsin, 15:17). the U.S. Capitol. At the bottom of it is a The question goes beyond being self- Illinois and Indiana. In a lecture at the saying by its creator Marisol Escobar. She confident. Rather, it prompts us to ask, The FDLC celebrated its 50th Institute for Continuing wrote that she saw in the face of “In the eyes of God who made me, for anniversary on Oct. 9-11 in Chicago with Theological Education St. Damian a mystical inspiration of a what did God make me?” 200 liturgists, speakers and guests noting at the Pontifical North man who was what he wanted to be. When we ask this question, life the accomplishments of the organization American College No doubt, many of us have had a takes on a deeper meaning in which we and looking toward its future of in Rome, Scripture similar experience. Take, for example, envision it through the eyes of God, in supporting the liturgical life of the Church scholar Carmelite Father Craig Morrison meeting the right person for marriage and addition to seeing it through our own in the United States. challenged the audience to take a second saying to yourself, this is who I want to eyes. There is nothing more beautiful than The three-day meeting focused on look at the words “came to himself” and be with the rest of my life. a person who humbly puts himself or FDLC’s past, present and future. Attendees reflect on what this means. Unfortunately, we live in an age that herself in the providence of God. recalled the history of the modern At first, I thought of the prodigal son often presents images of what we should liturgical movement in the 19th and 20th as coming to his senses. But Father Craig be that are not really what we desire (Father Eugene Hemrick writes for centuries, revisited the impact of the prompted us to go deeper than this. He down deeply. It is also a cosmetic age Catholic News Service.) † See BEIDELMAN, page 15 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 13

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, November 18 Friday, November 22 Sunday, November 17, 2019 Dedication of the Basilicas of St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 • Malachi 3:19-20a the Gospel was written, and for which St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, (Response) 1 Chronicles 29:10b- • 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 the Gospel was written. The Gospels are thought to have been written decades virgin 12 • Luke 21:5-19 after Jesus ascended to heaven. 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, Luke 19:45-48 The third stage is the context that the 54-57, 62-63 The Book of Malachi supplies this composition of the Gospel itself creates. Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, Saturday, November 23 weekend’s Mass with its first reading. Quite clear throughout Luke is the fact 158 St. Clement I, pope and martyr Actually, Malachi was not the name that Christ and then Christianity faced of the author of this serious hostilities in the first-century Roman Luke 18:35-43 St. Columban, abbot book. Rather, it refers imperial world. In this weekend’s reading, Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro, to a title, “Messenger Jesus warned his disciples that they would Tuesday, November 19 priest and martyr of God,” that appears be hated simply because they were his 2 Maccabees 6:18-31 1 Maccabees 6:1-13 in Mal 1:1. It is followers. He predicted catastrophes that, in Psalm 3:2-7 Psalm 9:2-4, 6, 16b, 19 thought that the book time, actually occurred. was written about 450 Most shocking of all predictions was Luke 19:1-10 Luke 20:27-40 years before Christ. the Lord’s announcement that one day As in the cases of the temple would fall. It was so shocking Wednesday, November 20 Sunday, November 24 all the prophets, the because the temple was regarded as God’s 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of purpose of Malachi is dwelling on Earth, indeed a symbol of God. Psalm 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15 the Universe to summon the people to greater religious To say that the temple would fall could be Luke 19:11-28 2 Samuel 5:1-3 devotion. This book was written, it is construed to mean that God, the almighty, believed, in the aftermath of religious the eternal, would fall. Of course, Jesus also Psalm 122:1-5 reforms. It probably was an effort to said that God would rebuild the temple, and Thursday, November 21 Colossians 1:12-20 reinforce these reforms. the new temple, the new dwelling of God, The Presentation of the Blessed Luke 23:35-43 Many prophets warned people that if would be the Lord Jesus. Virgin Mary they did not return to a more exacting 2 Maccabees 2:15-29 observance of their faith, they would reap Reflection the whirlwind. Such is the case in this The Gospel reading from St. Luke is Psalm 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 reading. One terrible day, God will come typical of other sections of the same Gospel. Luke 19:41-44 with swift and final justice. The wicked It is somber and chilling. Terrible things and the lukewarm will not escape. will happen. When the Gospel was written, For its second reading, the Church this and also quite likely at the time of Jesus, weekend offers us a passage from St. Paul’s Christians were seeing their own friends Second Epistle to the Thessalonians. and enemies turn against them. It was a Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle In this reading, Paul declares how frightening sight. Christians were literally left seriously he took his vocation to be an alone in the face of bloodthirsty enemies. Catholic weddings can take place Apostle. He says that he considered These readings together remind us that nothing else. Further, he says that he has we cannot choose our circumstances in outside a church in limited circumstances worked day and night in order to be a every situation. We are at the mercy of the good example. He was focused on his circumstances in which we live and often What is the Catholic Church’s policy locations like bars and nightclubs were vocation and on it alone. of other human beings. Our lives can be Qon having a Catholic marriage still off-limits. St. Luke’s Gospel is the source of the perplexing. Others’ decisions can disturb us. ceremony (not a last reading for this weekend. Our task as Christians, indeed our Mass) at a reception My son, who is 15, keeps asking for Generally speaking, in reading the four only option, is to be true to the Gospel. venue rather than in Qa video game called “Grand Theft Gospels at Masses, the Church teaches As Paul indicates, nothing else truly a church? My local Auto V.” After reading some reviews that we should be aware of three stages of matters. Being with God for eternity is pastor says that, even that noted how the game featured gang interest. The first stage is the actual life of the ultimate reason to live. if it’s just a ceremony, violence, nudity, extremely coarse Jesus. The events in the Lord’s life, told in Pursuing the ideal of being with God it needs to be in a language, drug and alcohol abuse, I was the Gospels, are important. Circumstances requires deep and uncompromising church. (Georgia) not inclined to purchase it for him in surrounding these events are also important. commitment. We cannot hesitate or turn good conscience. The second stage is the experience of away. God will assist us. In the end, he will In answering He’s asked now to spend his own the Christian community existing when reward us with the gift of everlasting life. † Ayour question, I money on the game, but I don’t want am going to assume to be responsible for contributing to that both the bride and the groom are something that appears to be of no value My Journey to God Catholic. (If, on the other hand, the spiritually or otherwise. Could playing marriage involves a Catholic and a mature-rated video games also be a cause Protestant, they would have the option of sin, like watching movies with mature to seek from the Catholic diocese a content? (Kansas) The Real Presence “dispensation from form,” which could allow a Protestant minister to officiate Video games could, of course, be By Sonny Shanks at the ceremony even in a non-church A an occasion of sin, just as X-rated setting. [Editor’s note: Canon 1127.2 movies can be. I’ll leave aside the issue I was told Communion was symbolic, I took Him at His word. states that there must be “grave of violence and simply mention that and I treated it as such. I came home. difficulties” hindering the observance Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook shooter, I was told Communion was a simple I entered through what were new of canonical form before the local was an avid fan of video violence, sign of Church unity, doors to me, ordinary has the right of dispensing as were the Columbine High School and I treated it as such. but doors that were quite old and from canonical form. Further, in many perpetrators—though admittedly no Each week I entered the church doors full of tradition and history. dioceses canonical form regularly is not one can document a definitive causal in one condition, I met the Real Presence and yes, dispensed unless the marriage it to take connection. and exited in the same. it was Him. place in some sacred space even if not I’m not a patron of video games I had no knowledge of tradition and Now I enter the church doors in one Catholic.] myself, but I trust the letter-writer’s history, only Scripture to guide me. condition— For two Catholics, the Church’s Code depiction of this one; in fact, the But from Scripture I kept hearing a broken, battered, and torn— of Canon Law notes that normally the ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating voice that said, and leave in another— wedding is to be held in a parish church, Board), the industry’s highly regarded “The bread and wine are actually healed, lifted up, and fed. but it does allow the local bishop to “watchdog,” notes that in “Grand Theft my body and blood.” “permit a marriage to be celebrated in Auto V,” “players use pistols, machine another suitable place” (#1118.2). guns, sniper rifles and explosives” to kill But my experience has been that rival gang members. most dioceses in most situations are It adds that the game features explicit reluctant to give permission for a non- sexual content. Sadly, “Grand Theft church wedding between two Catholics. Auto V’s” publisher boasted that, in (Sonny Shanks is The Church tries at a wedding to the first three years of this game’s a member of St. maintain a sense of the sacred; it views existence, they had shipped more than Joseph Parish in marriage as a sacrament, a commitment 75 million copies. Corydon. Photo: A made in the eyes of God, with the Now I ask our readers: Is this the kind priest incenses the couple seeking the Lord’s blessing on of “entertainment” you would want for Blessed Sacrament their lifelong union. your 15-year-old son? Our letter-writer during the SEEK I am aware, though, that in 2018 acted responsibly in refusing to purchase conference at the Archdiocese of Baltimore began the video for her son—and she shouldn’t the Indiana allowing weddings in non-church let him buy it with his own money, Convention Center settings (including outdoors) with a bit either. in Indianapolis on more frequency. A June 2018 article Jan. 6.) (File photo in America magazine noted that, in (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth by Natalie Hoefer) Baltimore’s new policy, the preferred Doyle at [email protected] and location for weddings was still the home 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York parish of the bride or groom and that 12203.) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019

Rest in peace

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BIERLY, Patricia A. Day (Ang), 89, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Albany, Nov. 2. Mother of Terri Metzger, Sherry Murphy, Beth Nolan, Debbie Yarbrough, Barbie, Jeff and Mike Day. Stepmother of Paula Gaddis, Angela Holder and Mark Beirly. Grandmother of 17. Great-grandmother of 16. Helping the homeless Step-grandmother of four. Emily Aguirre, 10, left, her father, Richard, mother Connie and her sister Erica, 15, fill plastic bags with soap shampoo and other items on Oct. 7 at their home to be Step-great-grandmother of given to the homeless in McAllen, Texas. It was announced on Nov. 1 on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the family was chosen as the first Disney and Points of one. Light Volunteer Family of the Year. Emily is a fifth grader at Our Lady of Sorrows School in McAllen. (CNS photo/courtesy The Monitor) BERSCH, Dorothy E., 94, Prince of Peace, Madison, Nov. 2. Aunt and great-aunt of Grandmother of eight. Great- Paul Hibbitt. Grandfather of SWAIN, Linda, 72, Cynthia Price, Cheryl Ulrich- WIGGINTON, Martha, 89, several. grandmother of one. five. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Barnett, Daniel, Mickel and St. Mary, New Albany, Oct. 14. DUFFY, Richard J., 84, MALHAM, Sue (Beatty), (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Paul Ulrich. Grandfather of 13. Wife of Robert Wigginton. BRITTON, Lena, 98, Prince Oct. 27. Mother of Kristen St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyd 84, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Great-grandfather of five. Mother of Ceil Brummett, of Peace, Madison, Oct. 30. Deiwert and William Swain. Mother of Sharon Cox and County, Oct. 29. Husband Nov. 3. Mother of Julie Sister of Lisa, Jeffrey, Steve WEISS, Charles L., 76, Roberta Huffman, Marsha Susan Leach. Sister of Gennie of Mary Ann Duffy. Father Malham North and Mark and Tom Lee. Grandmother St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Lawless, Ann Williams Redwine. Grandmother of five. of Anita and Michael Duffy. Malham. Sister of JoEllen of two. and Monica Wigginton. Great-grandmother of seven. Brother of Phyllis Delaney and Furnish and John Beatty. Cambridge City, Oct. 28. Marilyn Duffy. Grandfather of Grandmother of one. Father of Leisl Flanagan and Grandmother of 11. Great- BROWN-STEVENSON, ULRICH, Thomas L., 84, two. Great-grandfather of four. Charlotte Harris. Grandfather grandmother of 31. Great- Lillian, 96, St. Rita, MEDDLES, Thelma, 96, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyd Indianapolis, Oct. 30. Aunt of ENWRIGHT, Mary M., 79, St. Mary, New Albany, Oct. 27. County, Nov. 3. Father of of six. great-grandmother of 12. † several. St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Sister of Mary Catherine Oct. 25. Wife of John Busse and Lilian Brown. Aunt BUNCH, Gloria, 85, St. Mary, Enwright. Mother of Andrea and great-aunt of several. Rushville, Oct. 30. Mother Doria, Monique Myers, Joanne Providence Sister Adrian Marie Conrad of Julie Haley, Barbara POPE, Patrick N., 52, McMahan, Amy Thurston, Pauta, Moira Shaw and John St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Oct. 27. served in Catholic education for 33 years Jenny, J.P. and Joe Bunch. Enwright. Grandmother of Son of Margaret Pope. Brother Providence Sister Adrian Marie Conrad died in California and Illinois. In 1979, she left the Grandmother of 12. Great- eight. of Laurie Pope-Welty and on Oct. 23 at Mother Theodore Hall at Saint ministry of education and began service in grandmother of three. FLORY, Georgann M., 88, Brad Pope. Uncle of several. St. Mary, Greensburg, Oct. 28. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 99. administration in California and Nevada. When CARTER, Otis A., Jr., 71, REED, Steven E., 52, The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on she retired in 1992, she served in parishes and St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Oct. 27. Mother of Raynel Wilson and St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Nov. 7 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception hospitals, only returning to the motherhouse to Husband of Luedith Carter. Michael Flory. Sister of Alma Oct. 27. Husband of Yvonne at the motherhouse in St. Mary-of-the-Woods. dedicate herself entirely to prayer in August. Father of Heather and Kaitlyn Miller. Grandmother of four. Reed. Father of Amanda Burial followed at the sisters’ cemetery. In the archdiocese, Sister Adrian Marie Carter. Brother of Ann HAWKINS, Dale, 88, Curren, Holly East, Stephanie Swaney. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Saunders and Rodney Smith. Mary Elizabeth Conrad was born on Feb. 6, served at St. Mary School (now St. Elizabeth 1920, in Bicknel, Ind. She entered the Sisters Ann Seton School) in Richmond from 1946-50 CONDRA, William M., 80, (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Son of Mary Beasley. Brother of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the former Sacred Heart School in Terre Holy Name of Jesus, Beech Nov. 1. Father of Kristi Koers, of Tracy Brown, Amy Grove, Nov. 4. Husband Toni Page, Dennis, Gary and Kennedy and Adam Reed. on July 22, 1943, and professed final vows on Haute from 1972-76. In Indianapolis, she of Mary Jo Condra. Father Jerry Hawkins. Brother of Grandfather of 11. Great- Jan. 23, 1951. ministered at St. Jude School from 1965-68, of Gregg and Jeff Schulze. Daniel Hawkins. Grandfather grandfather of one. Sister Adrian Marie earned a bachelor’s Chartrand High School (now Roncalli High Brother of Robert Condra. of 21. Great-grandfather of SEITZ, Charles E., 86, degree in education at Saint Mary-of-the- School) from 1968-70, the former Ladywood- Grandfather of six. Great- several. St. Mary, Mitchell, Oct. 21. Woods College in St. Mary-of-the-Woods and St. Agnes School from 1971-72 and Cathedral grandfather of 11. HIBBITT, Edward, III, Husband of Linda Seitz. Father a master’s degree in education at Indiana State High School from 1976-78. DECKER, Helen D., 88, 78, SS. Francis and Clare of of Loretta Polaski, Melissa University in Terre Haute. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters of St. Louis, Batesville, Oct. 31. Assisi, Greenwood, Oct. 9. Seitz-Medford, Stephanie and During her 76 years as a member of the Sisters Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mother of Teresa Huy, Husband of Shirley Hibbitt. Charles Seitz, Jr. Grandfather of Providence, Sister Adrian Marie ministered Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN Susan, Paul and Pete Decker. Father of Karen Brandon and of three. for 33 years as an educator in Catholic schools 47876. † Federal judge halts Trump administration’s Online Lay Ministry Formation The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has partnered with the University of Notre Dame and Catholic Distance University conscience protection or medical workers (CDU) to offer not-for-credit online theology classes: NEW YORK (CNS)—A U.S. District Court judge’s future, however, the agency must do so within the confines • Earn certificate in Lay Ministry Nov. 6 ruling that halts a Trump administration conscience of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution.” • Complete 12 courses online with ND STEP program protection rule for health care professionals leaves them President Donald J. Trump announced the rule in May. • CDU offers classes on Catechism of the Catholic Church “vulnerable to being forced to perform, facilitate or refer It says medical workers or institutions do not have to • 20% discount for all employees, volunteers, and parishioners for procedures that violate their conscience,” said Stephanie provide, participate in or pay for procedures they object For more information, please log on to Taub, the senior counsel for the First Liberty Institute. to on moral or religious grounds, such as abortion and www.archindy.org/layministry These protections “would ensure that health care sterilization. It was to have taken effect on July 22, but professionals are free to work consistent with their religious enforcement was postponed because of court challenges. beliefs while providing the best care,” said Taub. The The New York suit against the rule was brought by three Texas-based institute focuses on religious freedom cases. sets of plaintiffs: one made up of 19 states, the District REPORT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT NOW In his 147-page opinion, Judge Paul A. Engelmayer of of Columbia and three local governments, led by New If you are a victim of sexual misconduct by a person ministering on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of York state; a second one made up of Planned Parenthood behalf of the Church, or if you know of anyone who has been a victim New York ordered U.S. Department of Health and Human Federation of America and Planned Parenthood of Northern of such misconduct, please contact the archdiocesan victim assistance Services (HHS) to vacate the rule, “Protecting Statutory New England; and the third was comprised of the National coordinator. There are two ways to make a report: Conscience Rights in Health Care,” in its entirety. Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and Ethics Point He said it exceeded the statutory authority of HHS, was an organization called Public Health Solutions. 1 Confidential, Online Reporting www.archdioceseofindianapolis.ethicspoint.com or 888-393-6810 “arbitrary and capricious,” and was adopted “in breach” of the Politico quoted HHS spokesperson Caitlin Oakley as Carla Hill, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Victim Assistance Coordinator procedural requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. saying the agency along with the Justice Department 2 P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 But Engelmayer also acknowledged that “conscience “will not comment on the pending litigation at this time” 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548 provisions recognize and protect undeniably important because they are looking at the ruling. [email protected] rights.” His ruling, he said, “leaves HHS at liberty to consider A second lawsuit filed against the rule is pending in a and promulgate rules governing these provisions. In the federal court in California. † The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019 Page 15 Fortville parish celebrates 150 years as a welcoming faith community

By Sean Gallagher Charles C. Thompson, that marked the 150th anniversary of the parish’s founding. When St. Thomas the Apostle Parish “The parish itself has always been in Fortville was founded 150 years ago, it welcoming,” Garst said. “It tries to was a small rural parish community. involve as many people as possible. That It continues to be a small parish of 232 just makes your faith more your own.” households. But now it is not so rural. Like Watt and Garst, parishioner The population of Indianapolis and Rosemarie Ritchie gained an appreciation suburbs in northeastern Marion County of the community at St. Thomas after her and southern Hamilton County—a 15-20 family joined the parish in 1959 when her minute drive from Fortville—has soared father was stationed at the former Fort since the end of World War II and in Benjamin Harrison U.S. Army installation recent decades, and spread closer to in Indianapolis. the small community in northwestern Although they were new to the small, Hancock County. close-knit faith community, Ritchie and Because of its proximity to her family were soon welcomed into the Indianapolis and its small size, family-like parish. St. Thomas did not have a resident She experienced the importance of her Archbishop Charles C. Thompson leads members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Fortville pastor until 1961. Before that, priests ties to the parish community and Father in prayer during a Sept. 14 Mass to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the faith from parishes in either Greenfield or Matthew Herold, its pastor at the time, in community. (Submitted photos) Indianapolis traveled to minister to the the late 1960s when she was 19 and her Catholics of Fortville. brother was killed in a car accident. Although the growth of Indianapolis “The support from our Church family and its suburbs have moved closer to just made all the difference,” Ritchie Fortville over the decades, St. Thomas recalled with emotion some 50 years later. Classified Directory parishioners continue to foster its tight- “They came immediately to the house. Special Care knit community, often through nurturing Father Matthew Harold went to the scene the faith of its young people. of the accident and anointed my brother, Call 317-236-1585 Maya Watt is a 19-year-old sophomore came to the house and told my parents. at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., All the people from the church came to Trusted and Compassionate Care TO ADVERTISE IN who is active in her Catholic faith. The our house. 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They were soon this growth coming.” RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL SEARCH FOR PRESIDENT welcomed into the parish community and At the same time, Garst expects that got involved there. In fact, when Garst St. Thomas will retain its small, caring Roncalli High School, an archdiocesan parochial Catholic high school serving grades graduated from high school, the parish’s nature that attracts parishioners from 9-12, is currently accepting applications for the position of president. Located on pastor at the time invited her to become many places. the near southside of Indianapolis, the school serves a growing, diverse student its music director. “We get more than just Fortville population of 1,200 and is accredited by the State of Indiana. The institution is Garst led music ministry at St. Thomas people,” she said. “We get McCordsville blessed with exceptional teaching and administrative staff and a dedicated group of for several years and now helps plan people, Pendleton people and some parents, friends, and alumni. its liturgies, including the festive Mass Greenfield people. We’re just a little on Sept. 14, celebrated by Archbishop country church.” † The president is the chief executive of the operational vitality for the institution, including development/advancement, marketing/enrollment, finances, and capital Archbishop Charles projects. The president leads and articulates the school’s mission and vision, C. Thompsons creates and implements strategic plans, and builds and nurtures relationships. The speaks with president reports to and is evaluated by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for members of the archdiocese with input from the board of directors. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Applicants must foster a strong Catholic identity, value diversity, and possess strong in Fortville on leadership and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be practicing Roman Catholics Sept. 14 during a who have demonstrated their commitment to servant leadership. Preferred celebration of the candidates will have a master’s degree and/or equivalent work experience and a 150th anniversary track record of building community and serving others. of the founding of the faith Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by November 15; community. applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply: more than 20 years of scholarly work on a BEIDELMAN translation of the Psalms, entitled “Abbey 1. Please submit the following items electronically to Joni Ripa continued from page 12 Psalms and Canticles,” which are now ([email protected]): approved for use in the liturgy. • Letter of Interest, addressed to Gina Kuntz Fleming, Superintendent of Catholic Second Vatican Council, and reviewed the Finally, the FDLC members committed Schools, including responses to the following two questions: history of the federation. to assist with national training utilizing • What experience have you had leveraging diversity to achieve success? Delegates studied trends of growth, the liturgical principle called the ars • How can you be a champion for the Catholic education and formation of young challenges and opportunities among celebrandi (the art of proper celebration people in the role of president? Catholics in the U.S., reflected on of the Sacred liturgy) which was proposed • Resume how the next generations of Catholics by USCCB’s Committee on Divine • Three letters of recommendations or contact information for three professional are embracing the liturgy and how Worship to the federation. references inculturation can enhance how it is One thing was abundantly clear during 2. Complete the online application using the following link: celebrated. the course of the gathering: the Church’s http://oce.archindy.org/office-of-catholic-education/employment/job-postings.aspx During the gathering, the Frederick liturgy—ever ancient and ever new— R. McManus Award, the federation’s continues to glorify God and to nourish, For questions about this Catholic leadership position, please email or call: highest honor, which recognizes inspire and transform the faithful. God be significant contributions to furthering praised! Rob Rash liturgical renewal in the United States, Office of Catholic Schools was presented to Benedictine Abbot (Father Patrick Beidelman is executive [email protected] Primate Gregory Polan of Conception director of the archdiocesan Secretariat 317.236.1544 Abbey in Missouri. It acknowledged his for Worship and Evangelization.) † Page 16 The Criterion Friday, November 15, 2019

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and the Catholic Community Foundation invite you to

Scan Here ARCHDIOCESAN to RSVP CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING and PRAYER SERVICE

Thursday, December 5, 2019 • Catholic Center Assembly Hall 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Prayer service begins at 6:30 p.m. • Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow

Just as the Vatican in early December lights the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square and the Holy Father reflects on the Nativity, so too will Archbishop Thompson lead an archdiocesan Christmas tree lighting and prayer service. At this special event, we will prepare our hearts for Jesus’ coming as the Light of the World and celebrate those who have shared their own light by establishing memorial endowments in the names of loved ones. For a donation of $10 or more, you can dedicate a luminaria in memory of a loved one, which will be lit at the prayer service. Their legacy will live on as the gifts will be invested in the Catholic Community Foundation to support the growth of parish, school, and agency ministries.

Regular, weekday Mass will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral prior to the event at 5:15 p.m. The Mass intention will be for loved ones remembered at the Evening of Lights. All who wish to attend Mass prior to the event are welcome.

To RSVP by Thursday, November 28, and/or to make a donation, CA HOLIC Archbishop Charles C. Thompson COMMUNITY please visit www.archindy.org/CCF/EveningOfLights2019 OUNDATION, INC. F For any questions regarding your RSVP or online donation, contact Cindy Riley at [email protected] or (317) 236-1503.