Inside Archbishop Buechlein ...... 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 19 The Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 19 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion Marriage Supplement...... 11 www.archindy.org February 6, 2004 Vol. XXXXIII, No. 17 75¢ Archbishop issues report on extent of sexual abuse By Greg Otolski Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein issued archdiocese, priests and parish life coordi- compassionate care and healing for you,” a report on the extent of the sexual abuse nators and was given to all non-Catholic Archbishop Buechlein said. Since 1950, the Archdiocese of allegations made in the archdiocese in students attending Catholic schools in the The archbishop also said he wanted to Indianapolis has received sufficient infor- advance of a national study of sexual abuse archdiocese. More than 98,000 copies of assure people that the “archdiocese is com- mation to support allegations of sexual by clergy conducted by the John Jay the report are being distributed throughout mitted to do everything possible to keep abuse of minors by 20 priests and 12 lay- College of Criminal Justice. The national the archdiocese. our children safe.” persons who were serving on behalf of the study, which was commissioned by the In the report, Archbishop Buechlein said (Archbishop Buechlein discusses the Church. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will he wants to present people “with a picture issue of sexual abuse in the Church in his Of the 20 archdiocesan priests whose report statistics of incidents of clergy abuse of the situation in our archdiocese,” and he “Seeking the Face of the Lord” column on allegations were found credible, nine are from 1950 to 2002. The national study is apologized to victims. page 5 in this issue of The Criterion.) deceased, six have resigned from the priest- expected to be released on Feb. 27. “Once again, I want to say to the vic- Suzanne L. Yakimchick, chancellor and hood and five have been removed from The archbishop’s report on the tim-survivors of abuse by priests and victim assistance coordinator for the arch- active ministry. All 12 laypersons resigned Archdiocese of Indianapolis was mailed laity of our local Church: I am sorry. We diocese, said that the six-member or were terminated. this week to all Catholic households in the will continue to do all we can to offer See REPORT, page 2 In Lenten message, Unearthing the Gospel in Middle Earth pope calls for more concern for children How The Lord of the VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope John Rings books and movies Paul II spoke against violence directed embrace Catholicism toward children, including sexual abuse, human trafficking and the use of child sol- By Sean Gallagher

CNS photo from New Line Cinema diers. First of two parts In his annual Lenten message, the pope also spoke of “the tragedy of AIDS and its Humble hobbits, evil orcs, fierce devastating consequences in Africa,” espe- warriors and the one ring that binds cially its effects on children. them all—such make up just a portion “Humanity cannot close its eyes in the of the vast panorama of Middle Earth face of so appalling a tragedy,” the pope envisioned by J.R.R. Tolkien in his tril- said in his message, dated Dec. 8 and ogy The Lord of the Rings. released by the Vatican on Jan. 29. Given such a mythical landscape of At a press conference to release the characters, it might be surprising that pope’s text, the Vatican also announced Tolkien, himself a Catholic, expressed in the launch of two initiatives to help a letter to a friend, that his story was “a African AIDS orphans. fundamentally religious and Catholic In his message, Pope John Paul said, work; unconsciously so at first, but con- “There are young people who have been sciously in the revision.” profoundly hurt by the violence of adults: The trilogy of novels that make up sexual abuse, forced prostitution, involve- The Lord of the Rings is, essentially, the ment in the sale and use of drugs; children story of the long journey to destroy the forced to work or enlisted for combat; ring that can bring the realm of Middle young children scarred forever by the Earth under the power of the evil lord breakup of the family; little ones caught Sauron. up in the obscene trafficking of organs Sauron (himself a spiritual being not and persons. unlike the devil or a lesser demon) had “What evil have these children done to created the ring long in the past. After merit such suffering?” the pope asked. he was defeated in a battle, the ring was While human reason may not be able to eventually lost. But in an episode just answer the question, the pope said, “Only before the opening of the trilogy (por- faith can make us begin to understand so trayed in Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit) it profound an abyss of suffering.” had been found. He said children are “an incentive to Sauron learned of its discovery and rediscover the simplicity and trust which sought to bring it back to himself. It was believers must cultivate in imitation of the then the quest of a group of leaders of Gandalf, portrayed by actor Ian McKellen, wields a sword in battle during a scene from The Return Son of God, who shared the lot of the lit- Middle Earth to destroy the ring at the of the King, the finale in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels tell the story of tle ones and the poor.” one place where this could happen: in the journey to destroy—in the cracks of Mount Doom—the ring of power created by the evil lord See LENT, page 8 See RINGS, page 7 Sauron. Scouts in archdiocese receive religious awards By Brandon A. Evans Scouts received their awards from said, “which is what all these awards Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. today were about.” Hundreds of boys, girls, men and The archbishop said that his own time Moreover, those receiving awards have women—all involved in Scouting—gath- in Scouting as a young man helped to the chance to see their peers being hon- ered at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in build the virtues that he would need as a ored for the same hard work and dedica- Indianapolis on Feb. 1 to be honored. priest and bishop. tion. The annual religious emblem ceremony “It can build good lay leadership as David Hilt, Scout and Cubmaster for included songs, readings from Scripture, a well,” the archbishop said. Troop and Pack #104 in Acton and a homily, and the blessing and presentation “It’s a place where kids learn to get member of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus of Scouting awards to those who have along with each other, they learn how to Christ Parish in Indianapolis, agreed that earned them in the last year. play fair,” he said. They also learn disci- it is good for the young people to see each The religious emblems, which vary pline. other honored. from Boy Scouts to Girl Scouts, Cub The awards can serve as a form of Hilt’s son, Dakota Gray, received the Scouts to Webelos, honor hard work and encouragement, he said. Parvuli Dei award. Dakota said that the the living of Catholic values. “I think it affirms them and encourages crowded cathedral was a surprise. The names and awards for people from them to stay in and do the work that’s “I never thought there was going to be each parish were read aloud by Msgr. needed,” he said. that many [people],” he said. He also said Mark Svarczkopf, pastor of Our Lady of “It’s a good way to get them to learn that his award took a lot of work to earn. the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood. The more about their faith,” the archbishop See SCOUTS, page 9 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004 REPORT continued from page 1 Accused Clergy Archdiocesan Review Board, which was appointed by the archbishop in August 2002, has reviewed every Where can I find a copy of The archdiocese has received sufficient information to past and current case involving alle- the sexual misconduct support allegations against 20 priests from 1950 to 2002. gations of sexual misconduct by clergy and laity serving on behalf of policies and procedures of the archdiocese. the archdiocese? “This report covers everything What happened to the priests? that we know of,” Yakimchick said. “Once again, I want to urge anyone who has been abused, but has not Go to: www.archindy.org made themselves known to us, or anyone who may know of an instance of abuse to please contact us so we can reach out to any victims with the pastoral care of the Church and provide them all the help we can.” Yakimchick also urged people to 0 5 10 15 20 review the archbishop’s report. She said anyone not receiving a copy can obtain one by writing her at P.O. Box Indiana Law 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 or by calling her at 317-236-7325 or Indiana law requires 800-382-9836, ext. 7325. suspected child abuse or Archbishop Buechlein said that 514 diocesan priests during the 52-year period reviewed neglect to be reported to: by the John Jay College of Justice, served the archdiocese 514 archdiocesan priests have served the local Child Protective the Church in the archdiocese. He Services agency from 1950 to 2002. said Church records show that no minor has been abused by a priest in Hotline: 800-800-5556 the archdiocese in the past 10 years. Of those, the 20 In addition to reviewing every or a local law allegation of sexual misconduct and offending priests making recommendations to him on enforcement agency. each case, Archbishop Buechlein said represent 3.89 percent. the Archdiocesan Review Board also 3.89% has approved revisions to the arch- diocese’s long-standing policies and procedures for dealing with allega- tions of sexual misconduct to incor- porate the provisions of the U.S. bishops’ 2002 Charter for the 96.11% Protection of Children and Young People. Since 1950, the archdiocese has Who should I contact if Financial Impact spent an estimated $355,000 for sex- 3.89% ual abuse-related expenses—approxi- I would like to report a Estimated total the archdiocese has spent on sexual mately $251,000 for counseling for victim-survivors and $104,000 for case of abuse to the abuse since 1950 is $355,000. attorney fees defending litigation. These expenses were paid out of the archdiocese? archdiocese’s general operating funds. Five lawsuits involving sexual misconduct by clergy are pending. You can contact: In addition to apologizing again to Suzanne L. Yakimchick Attorney fees victims in the report, Archbishop Buechlein said, “Finally, I want to Victim Assistance Coordinator $104,000 defending litigation say I am sorry to all of you who are and Chancellor hurt and angry about this tragic scan- dal that has embarrassed our Church Archdiocese of Indianapolis and clergy. I assure you that we cooperated fully with our seminaries P.O. Box 1410 in order to provide careful screening Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 $ and evaluation of our candidates for the priesthood. And we will continue to conduct regular criminal back- 317-236-7325 or ground checks on lay employees, volunteers and clergy of the archdio- 800-382-9836, ext. 7325 cese. “Please join me in praying that we will respond to God’s grace of spiri- Source: Archdiocese of Indianapolis tual renewal, which is always avail- able in good times and in bad.” † 3.88%

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By Brandon A. Evans 16 years old this month. They also have a Michelle Meer, the new biological daughter that is eight years director of St. Eliza- In January, Michelle Meer became the younger. beth’s Pregnancy and new director of St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy “Hence the reason the passion was Adoption Services in and Adoption Services in Indianapolis. born,” she said. A. Evans Photo by Brandon Indianapolis, began her She fills the void that was left after But even more inspiring to her than pro-life ministry posi- David Siler was appointed executive that process was knowing that her son’s tion in January. She director of Catholic Charities for the arch- birth mother “chose such an unselfish lov- replaces David Siler, diocese. ing way to provide him a life,” Meer said. who is now the execu- “I could not be more proud or confi- “I feel not only [that] my son lives in tive director of Catholic dent to hand the reigns of leadership of my heart,” she said, “but also his birth Charities for the arch- St. Elizabeth’s to Michelle Meer,” Siler mother lives in my heart as well, and this diocese. said. “Michelle brings with her a wealth is for her and all the other mothers who of experience that will match up well with have faced the question of adoption or the future direction for St. Elizabeth’s.” parenting.” Meer has a master’s degree in social St. Elizabeth’s not only handles domes- work from the Indiana University School tic and international adoptions, but also of Social Work, and worked for nine provides a home for pregnant and new years at Adoption Support Center Inc. in mothers up to 18 years old, and other sup- Indianapolis—four of those years as exec- port to those over 18. under Siler, and know that he is close by economic times.” utive director. Meer said the women that come to whenever she needs advice. He did an Siler said that Meer is blessed with a Most recently, she spent time at St. Elizabeth’s are usually young and “unbelievable job” in his time at St. Eliza- good staff, and she agrees. They have Indiana University as a master’s in social without much support—if any. beth’s, Meer said, and admitted that “I been warm, welcoming and professional, work field specialist. She worked with She tries to be Christ-like, and wants have big shoes to fill, so to speak.” she said. hundreds of students in the master’s to treat them with compassion and love. “Michelle will certainly have her work Meer said that her first week was “a degree program. “You have mothers cut out for her,” Siler whirlwind,” but that it was also very “Actually, I was very happy at I.U.,” who are faced with said, “as she will be exciting. Meer said, “but at the same time, this was pregnancies with little working with the St. A rough economy and lots of bad a position that I have literally always support. How would Elizabeth’s Advisory weather have made it more difficult for dreamed of having.” Christ react to that?” Council on developing a St. Elizabeth’s, but have not dampened More importantly, she wanted to get she said. new strategic plan for the Meer’s spirit. back into the “practice” side of social Meer wants to be a agency to provide direc- “I have a really true passion for adop- work. She also felt that God was calling good steward of her tion for the next three to tion and pregnancy issues with women,” her to this check out this new path. talents, and is honored five years. she said. Her passion for adoption began years to be able to use her faith so directly at “Michelle will be working to increase ago when she and her husband suffered work. the awareness within the community of (St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and Adoption through infertility. “It’s wonderful to be able to say, ‘You this very important pro-life ministry of the Services has a new Web site that can be After a number of miscarriages, they know what? I work for the Catholic archdiocese, increase the number of adop- accessed by logging on to decided to go through the adoption Church,’ ” she said. tive placements and continue to keep the www.stelizabeths.org or process. Their adopted son will be She is also grateful to be able to work agency financially viable in very tough www.pregnancyhelpnow.com.) † Marian College enters partnership with Indianapolis Civic Theatr e By Brandon A. Evans renovation of Marian Hall Auditorium, said “This is one step of what might be a Marian’s campus will eliminate their Robert Sorbera, executive/artistic director longer journey,” he said. parking problems and give them a home When the curtain goes up on the of the Civic. It will cost about $1.9 million. Both organizations stand to benefit as their lease expires this June with the 91st season of the Indianapolis Civic Elsener said that the auditorium is from the collaboration, he said, and more Indianapolis Museum of Art. Theatre, it will do so on the campus of “tired.” It needs new seating and a serious opportunities may develop in the future. He also said that there will be more pos- Marian College. update to its sound system. “It’s easy to imagine a lot of symbiotic itive attention drawn to Marian College. The two neighboring, northwest side Kristopher Steege, who teaches back- opportunities for both organizations,” he Steege, who is currently a scenic organizations are entering into a new rela- stage theater at Marian, said that while said. designer for the Civic’s upcoming produc- tionship that will hopefully bring benefits the number of seats will actually Elsener said that the Civic draws in tion of Swing, said that even before this to both. decrease, there will be more of a stadium thousands of people a year, and its pro- new partnership, there was a relationship The Civic Theatre, the nation’s oldest effect that will enhance viewing. ductions will give ample opportunity for between Marian and the Civic. continuously operating community the- Once the renovation is complete, the involvement on the part of Marian stu- He said that he encouraged his students ater, has already moved its administrative Civic will begin using the facility for all dents—from attending plays and concerts to work there, and that some students and offices to Marian College, and this fall of its productions. to actually helping produce them. alumni have performed in the Civic’s plays. will begin performing on the campus in After that, Marian and the Civic may Steege, who has worked for the Civic “The Civic has given special deals to Marian Hall Auditorium. begin “serious planning on a new fine arts as a tech director and scenic designer, Marian students, even before any of these Daniel Elsener, president of Marian complex,” Elsener said. agreed with Elsener. discussions started,” Steege said. College, said that the school “endeavors The facility, which will have a theater, “There’s going to be a ton of things for Elsener agreed that the two have to enliven the liberal arts curriculum,” classrooms and common space, will be [the students] to do,” he said. shared a good relationship in the past, and and that part of that goal is to foster jointly funded by the two organization, if Presently, Steege is the only theater said that Marian and the Civic share a music, art and theater. the Civic decides to make Marian its per- teacher on campus, and he hopes to see mission as far as art is concerned. “One way to advance that interest manent home. the college restablish a theater major Elsener described the new partnership more quickly and dramatically is to part- Both Marian and the Civic will be able someday. with the Civic as “a wonderful synergy” ner with somebody,” he said. to use the facility. That may be possible, he said, by hav- and a great example of working together. The Civic, which has operated in the Sorbera said that he is pleased. ing those involved with the Civic become “I think there’s a lot of things that Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Showalter “Change is always exciting,” he said. part-time teachers at Marian. Marian can offer the Civic, and that the Pavilion since 1973, will fund the “The project is full of opportunity for us.” Sorbera said that having the Civic on Civic can offer Marian,” Steege said. †

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OPINION Letters to the Editor Let’s do more to wrong. When we have a governor, a speaker of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 foster vocations the house and at least 30 other elected rep- resentatives who proclaim to be Catholic, Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher On Sunday, Feb. 1, I was handed notes as well as most of the others who practice Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus from the archdiocese regarding projected religions that are similarly anti-abortion, rising membership versus the declining whom I know were taught and continue to number of priests in the year 2012. I was be taught that abortion is wrong, it would obviously shocked and upset by the projec- seem to me that something would be done Editorial tion, but I was more disheartened at the to correct this mistake. lack of any suggestions to alleviate this The plank in the Democratic Party plat- problem. form for a woman’s right to choose needs I believe the Church has to do some- The bronze statue of Freedom to be removed, and all laws allowing or thing about promoting vocations to the imprinted with the motto encouraging abortion need to be rescinded, priesthood. Maybe we should start with a E Pluribus Unum—“One and it needs to be done now. program that would periodically have From Many”—tops the Our country is losing its moral fiber way U.S. Capitol in Washington. priests conduct days of reflection, or maybe too fast to allow this to continue any even weekend retreats, where priests could CNS file photo by Nancy Wiechec While freedom of conscience longer. talk about answering the call to the priest- leaves Catholics free to Anthony J. Moster, Sunman choose among political parties hood and answer any questions young men and strategies for the common might have. This could start as young as More about science good, they cannot claim that middle school and go on through high freedom allows them to pro- school. and faith mote abortion, euthanasia or I believe there are more young men out This letter is in response to the recent other attacks on human life, there that have the calling, but have not letter criticizing Father John Catoir. After said the Vatican’s explored the possibility, and they need to reading the letter “Science and faith are not Congregation for the Doctrine be encouraged to do so. Obviously, these mutally exclusive” in the Jan. 23 Criterion, of the Faith in a document are just rudimentary ideas, but I do feel that I had to go back and reread the Jan. 9 col- released last year. they could be expounded upon with posi- tive results. umn “Christ in the new year” by Father Last, but certainly not least, I believe the Catoir. entire Catholic community should make a I thought Father Catoir’s column was commitment of daily prayer for vocations very uplifting and inspiring, and found it to the priesthood, as I have. very interesting that the reader took such offense. Only one time in the whole col- Politics and relativism Bettie Hamner, Indianapolis umn did Father Catoir make reference to he secular media have accustomed “But here’s what blew me away: Fifty- scientists and intellectuals, and in that ref- Tus to thinking about the red states two percent of the red-state voters End abortion now erence he said, “Many scientists and intel- and the blue states. That’s how the tele- attend a religious service weekly versus lectuals reject the entire mystery of Christ’s vision networks showed which states 34 percent of blue-state voters. That’s This is an open letter to all our Indiana incarnation … ” He didn’t say all scientists voted Republican (red) and which an enormous difference, simply enor- legislators. I write this letter on Jan. 22, the and intellectuals. voted Democratic (blue) during the mous.” It’s the people who are sup- 31st anniversary of the atrocious God reaches each of us where we are, 2000 presidential election. posed to be Catholics, but who aren’t U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing and each of us is broken and in need of Not only that election, but later stud- going to church and who don’t pay any abortion. Abortion is wrong! I know it is Christ’s love. If I am able to identify the ies have shown that our country is attention to the Church’s teachings, that wrong. You know it is wrong. Just about parts of myself that are broken and in need severely divided between the red and comprise a large percentage of those everybody else knows it is wrong. of healing, my trust and faith in God will blue states, and that people in the red who don’t accept moral absolutes. It needs to be stopped and we need to increase. If we open our hearts, not only states have more traditional values than The Pew Research Center for the stop hiding behind wishy-washy excuses our minds, and truly listen to what God is do those in the blue states. People and the Press made a survey last like the right of a woman to choose. Choice saying, he will be able to reach us at a Several recent books have explored October to determine the most religious is something we make between several much deeper level. the division in values, including John and least religious states based on rights. No one can choose something that is Gayle Schrank, Floyds Knobs Kenneth White’s The Values Divide. church attendance, the importance of White teaches political science at The prayer in people’s lives, and belief that Catholic University of America. He everyone will be called before God on says, “People in the red states gener- Judgment Day. It found the most reli- Letters Policy ally believe that there are absolute gious states to be from Kentucky south- Letters from readers are welcome and every spelling and grammar). In order to encourage truths. There is right and wrong. On ward, except for Florida, and as far effort will be made to include letters from as opinions from a variety of readers, frequent the other side are people who say, ‘No, west as Texas—the area sometimes many people and representing as many view- writers will ordinarily be limited to one letter no, no. I want my morality writ small. referred to as the Bible Belt. The least points as possible. Letters should be informed, every three months. Concise letters (usually less My morality is for me but not neces- religious states were in the northeast, relevant, well-expressed and temperate in tone. than 300 words) are more likely to be printed. sarily for you.’ For those folks, moral- on the west coast, and Minnesota. They must reflect a basic sense of courtesy and Letters must be signed, but, for serious rea- ity is an entirely personal matter and so (Indiana was neither among the most respect. sons, names may be withheld. is religion.” nor the least religious.) The editors reserve the right to select the let- Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” It’s also a philosophy known as rela- This seems to show that the states ters that will be published and to edit letters from The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN tivism, the belief that truth is relative with the lowest percentage of Catholics readers as necessary based on space limitations, 46206-1717. Readers with access to e-mail may send letters to [email protected]. and that every point of view is of equal are the most religious and those with pastoral sensitivity and content (including value. That, of course, is the position the highest percentage of Catholics are of those Catholic politicians who say the least religious. that they won’t “impose” their morality We don’t mean to insinuate that Jerome Emiliani on others. Republicans are necessarily more reli- The pope and other Vatican officials gious than Democrats, but it’s hard to have condemned relativism frequently. get away from the fact that the states c. 1481-1537 The pope did so in his encyclicals deemed most religious voted feast – February 8 Veritatis Splendor and Fides et Ratio, Republican in the 2000 election while and the Congregation of the Doctrine of those called least religious voted Jerome enlisted in the the Faith did so on Jan. 16, 2003, when Democratic. Surveys among Catholics it issued “A Doctrinal Note on Some seem to indicate the same thing: Exit Venetian army in 1511. He Questions Regarding the Participation surveys during that election showed was captured and chained of Catholics in Political Life.” that Catholics who attended Mass Unfortunately, those who espouse weekly supported George W. Bush by in a dungeon, but promised relativism are unlikely to read or pay a 7 percent margin while those who himself to God if released. any attention to what the Congregation didn’t attend Mass weekly voted for Al That he later was able to of the Doctrine of the Faith has to say. Gore by a 7 percent margin. Of all vot- Crosiers The real scandal is that there are ers who identified themselves as walk out of his prison was more Catholics in the blue states than Catholics, Gore won by a 50-46 per- considered miraculous. He in the red states. According to the cent margin. Zogby Poll, in red America, 57 percent What we are concerned about is the was ordained in 1518. When the plague struck, he cared of voters are Protestant, 23 percent are spread of relativism, which has nothing for the sick and opened an orphanage. In 1532, he and Catholic and 1 percent Jewish. In blue to do with the pluralism of political two fellow priests formed the Clerks Regular Somaschi, America, 37 percent are Protestant, opinions. The Church must get across 33 percent Catholic and 4 percent its message that there are indeed now known as the Somascan Fathers. Jerome was Jewish. And the blue states tend to have absolute truths. So far, it doesn’t seem declared the patron saint of orphaned and abandoned larger populations than the red states. to have been able to do a good job of John Zogby of the Zogby Poll says, doing that. children in 1928.

— John F. Fink Saintsfor Today © 2004 CNS The Criterion Friday, February 6 2004 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

The Church is working to protect children and young people “ oly souls sometimes undergo young person. The tragedy of this latter far too many victims. The delay of the a difference. great inward trial, and they reality among some of our own people learning curve has become part of the As I think about all of these things, Hknow darkness. But if we want has become quite vivid. And, I repeat societal problem. another thought of Mother Teresa comes others to become aware of the presence once more that we will continue to do all While we realize that ordained minis- to mind: “Before you speak, it is neces- of Jesus, we must be the first ones con- we can to secure the protection of our ters are human persons with the ordinary sary for you to listen, for God speaks in vinced of it.” children and young people. And we will limitations of humanity, we would never the silence of the heart. …The fruit of These words of Blessed Mother Teresa continue to offer compassionate care to have thought the problem of sexual abuse silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is of Calcutta were included in a Christmas all victim-survivors. among clergy would be as significant as faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of card from her Missionaries of Charity who Though I do not believe I am naïve, we have learned in the last few years. A love is service, and the fruit of service is serve the poor in Indianapolis. The mes- never in my worst worries would I have single case of abuse would be unaccept- peace.” She speaks of peace for us indi- sage struck a chord as I first read it. Her thought the problem of pedophilia and able and scandalous. Clearly, clergy and viduals, peace in our homes, in our words are timely in view of the pain and the abuse of adolescents was as common other pastoral leaders of the Church Church and in our world. anguish we feel in a world threatened by as it is. As a bishop since 1987, I have should be held to a higher standard—and Sex abuse of children and young peo- terror and the constant news of war. experienced a learning curve in the com- we are. ple is heartbreaking. It also speaks of a They are also timely in view of the plex reality of sexual abuse as it existed The learning curve must continue. We spiritual and moral failure in our society. pain and anguish caused by the abuse of not only within the ranks of those who need to continue to seek effective ways One of the grave disillusionments during children and youth by some of the priests serve our Church but also in society at to help victim-survivors find healing and this entire ordeal has been the spiritual and laity who served in the name of the large. To molest a child or adolescent is peace. We will continue to explore what and moral failure of a few of our clergy. Church in our archdiocese during the last not only morally reprehensible, it is characteristics of human personality Let’s pray fervently that the lack of 52 years. It is painful but necessary to criminal. Sadly, as we have learned more might be early indicators of a pedophile reported cases of clergy sex abuse in the acknowledge this sin among us. recently, the psychological condition of or one who preys on teens, especially as archdiocese in the last decade signals a Children and young people are God’s one who is inclined to molest innocent we continue to evaluate candidates for spiritual purification and renewal. gift to our families and to our Church. children and youth is extremely difficult the priesthood and other ministries in the Please, God, may it be so. † Mother Teresa once remarked that it must to cure in therapy. Too late, we have Church. be a great poverty indeed for a mother to come to understand that recidivism—the Clearly—for all people of society—we choose to abort her child for any reason. tendency to continue to offend even after already know that a fundamental preven- Spanish translation To paraphrase her thought, it must be a treatment—can be expected, even pre- tative of personality dysfunction is love. great poverty and sickness indeed for sumed. It has been a painful lesson and Love begins at home. Blessed Mother Due to production problems, the someone to sexually molest a child or regrettably one learned far too late for Teresa said, “It is not how much we do, Spanish translation of Archbishop but how much love we put into what we Daniel M. Buechlein’s “Seeking the do.” She also said: “The world today is Face of the Lord” column that nor- Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for Februar y hungry not only for bread but hungry for mally appears on page 5 will not run Young Adults: That they may realize the importance of their presence in our parishes love; hungry to be wanted, to be loved.” this week. The column will run next and have the generosity and courage to consider ser vice in the Church, especially as It begins at home. Family love, not family week. The Criterion apologizes for wealth, is the great need of our society. priests and religious. any inconvenience to its readers. † And it is where every individual can make

The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick How the laity’s faith and expertise can give support to priests “How can we laypersons help priests?” Today’s Church is confronted with a manner. When this happens, the relation- Last, and most important, I hope the The question was posed to me by a new breed of challenges that are calling ship between priests and laity can become laity never cease praying for priests. layman I deeply for a new class of dedicated lay leaders. childish. The more that laity maintain Prayer turns us toward God and brings respect. In the marketplace, in the worlds of med- professionalism and adhere to the princi- the best out of us. When lay people enter “Keep your faith,” icine and biological experimentation, it is ples of civility, the better they help into this state of mind and heart, they will would be my first they who must take the lead in dealing priests. find ways never before imagined to help recommendation. with the ethics and morality of their Priests can always use more profes- priests. Studies on the priest- work. It is they who ultimately must sionalism, as can the laity. The more each hood repeatedly enforce moral standards in ecology, gov- practices it, the better they help each (Father Eugene Hemrick is a columnist report that one of the ernment, the workplace and the new other. for Catholic News Service.) † greatest sources of globalization we are experiencing. strength for priests is The Church more than ever today the laity’s deep faith. needs lay thinkers, doers and movers

It may come from a dying layperson such as Jacques Maritain, Cesar Chavez, CNS file photo who is at peace with God; a family that Maisie Ward, Dorothy Day and Mothers has been hit very hard but does not Seton, Teresa and Drexel (although sis- despair; an elderly person who is selfless; ters are in religious communities, canoni- or a penitent whose virtuous life is inspir- cally they belong to the laity) whose ing. leadership qualities were stellar. Often, No two things inspire priests more than they worked side by side with bishops celebrating Mass and seeing Christ lived and priests. Sometimes they nudged in the daily lives of laity they serve. them, and other times they hounded The next thing that comes to my mind them. But as any priest who understands is Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s history knows, such people gave life to admonition: “Do not wait for leaders, do the priesthood by giving concrete mean- it alone and person to person.” ing to the Church in action. As a young priest, I experienced the Another way the laity can help priests work of the Catholic Family Movement, is to always be professional. This trans- the Chicago Catholic Youth Organization, lates into avoiding pettiness, jumping to The Catholic Worker Movement and the conclusions, letting resentments rule, los- Knights of Columbus. This is just to name ing respect, lowering the standing of our a few Catholic organizations in which the language and failing to strive for excel- Police and farm workers flank Catholic Worker founder Dorothy Day, seated in a farm workers’ laity took the lead and did a magnificent lence. picket line in Lamont, Calif., in 1973. She was arrested that day for violating an injunction limiting job in drawing people closer to Christ and Priests, like laypersons, are human picketing. Day was chosen in 1999 by a group of Church historians and theologians as the 20th the Church. and don’t always act in a fully adult century’s most outstanding lay Catholic. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004

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There will be an Indianapolis Marriage Encounter an overview of the formation program. This will be repeated University, will present “The Crisis in the Church and Her weekend on March 5-7. For more information, call Steve at each one of the sessions. At 2 p.m., the main program will Response” on March 3. Father Fessio is the founder and edi- and Judi Willem at 317-576-9785 or [email protected]. begin. Advance registration is requested. For more informa- tor of Ignatius Press, the founder of Campion College of San tion or to register, call 317-236-1491 or 800-382-9836, ext. Francisco, the founder of St. Ignatius Institute at the The Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 1491, or e-mail [email protected]. University of San Francisco, and the publisher of The Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, will present two Ash Catholic World Report, Catholic Dossier, Homiletic and Wednesday Mini-Retreats from 9 a.m. to noon or from There will be a “Lenten Commencement” retreat on Pastoral Review and Catholic Faith. Paul Thigpen, author of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 25. It will be a chance to reflect on Feb. 24-25 at the Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the- The Rapture Trap and the founder/executive director of The the symbols and rituals of Christianity as well as to renew Woods. Christian Brother Barry Donaghue will be the facili- Stella Maris Center for Faith and Culture in Savannah, Ga., the commitment to conversion and faith. Benedictine Sister tator. The theme on Feb. 24 will be the gift of Jesus’ public will present “The Rapture Trap: A Catholic Response to Joan Marie Massura will present the mini-retreats. The reg- life, and the theme on Feb. 25 will revolve around the mean- ‘End Times’ Fever” on March 10. Father John Trigilio of the istration deadline is Feb. 11. There will also be a retreat ing of penance and the rhythm of passion, death and resur- Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., president of the Confraternity of titled “Introduction to Centering Prayer” from 8:30 a.m. rection. The retreat will take place from 9:30 a.m. to Catholic Clergy and co-author of Catholicism for Dummies, to 4 p.m. on Feb. 28. Benedictine Sisters Carol Falkner and 2:30 p.m. both days. The cost is $35 per person. For more will present “Seeing with Catholic Eyes: Reintroducing the Juliann Babcock will introduce this form of meditative information, call 812-535-4531 or visit [email protected]. Faithful to the Catholic View of the World” on March 24. prayer that will increase availability and openness to God’s Conventual Franciscan Father John Grigus, spiritual director presence in each of us. The registration deadline is Feb. 14. Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis, will and staff member of Catholic renewal organizations, includ- For more information about either retreat, call 317-788- present its fourth annual Lenten Speaker Series, titled ing the Pole John Paul II Eucharistic Association of 7581. “Images of God: Monastic Vocation Retreat” will “Spaghetti and Spirituality,” on four Wednesdays in Lent: Chicago, will present “Understanding the Eucharist as the take place on Feb. 20-22, and is open to all single, Catholic March 3, 10, 24 and 31. There will be Mass in English at Fulfillment of the Old Testament Passover Meal” on March women, age 19-40, who are interested in discerning a call to 5:45 p.m., a light, meatless dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a presen- 31. There is no cost for these events except a free-will dona- Benedictine life. Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell will tation at 7:15 p.m. Questions and answers will end by tion. Reservations are requested no later than 5 p.m. on the lead the retreat. For more information about this retreat, call 8:30 p.m. and a book sale will immediately follow the pro- Monday before each seminar. For more information or to Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne at 317-787-3287, ext. gram. Jesuit Father Joseph Fessio, chancellor of Ave Maria make reservations, call 317-636-4478. † 3032, or e-mail [email protected].

David Bethuram, associate executive director of the Awards . . . archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., in Catholic community leaders were honored with the to two people during Catholic Schools Week. Helen Fox Indianapolis. Bethuram will speak about how to build a Cardinal Ritter Values Award at the seventh annual West was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Fox happy marriage. The presentation will be of value to young Deanery Recognition Dinner on Jan. 29 at Cardinal Ritter has helped with art projects at the school, assisted with and older married couples. For more information, call the High School in Indianapolis. Those honored were Deputy special Masses, volunteered as a substitute teacher, helped parish office at 317-255-4534. Mayor Mike O’Connor; Vi Jerin and Rose Warthen, with First Communion and graduation receptions and members of St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville; gifts, counted the Sunday collection and volunteered with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students will display Mary Kay and Tom Garrison, members of St. Malachy the Knights of Columbus. She also has volunteered exten- their artwork in the College Art Gallery during the col- Parish in Brownsburg; Trudy Davis, a member of sively outside of the parish and school. Dona J. Eder lege’s Student Exhibit on Feb. 2-13. The gallery is located in St. Joseph Parish in Indianapolis; Mary Frances Mohr, a Thomas was presented with the National Catholic Room 132 of Hulman Hall. For more information, call the member of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg; Ray Education Association Distinguished Graduate Award. College Art Gallery at 812-535-5265. Brown Sr., a member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish Eder graduated from St. Mary School in 1964. She is a in Indianapolis; and Millie Holloran, a member of Holy nurse practitioner and member of the National Honor The Archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program will Trinity Parish in Indianapolis. The awards are given to Society for Nurses. She has been in family practice for present another installment in a monthly series of informa- those individuals who embody the principles of Cardinal several years at Jennings Family Care and has volunteered tional programs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 8 at St. Augus- Joseph Ritter, the first archbishop of Indianapolis, and of at the parish. tine Parish, 315 E. Chestnut St., in Jeffersonville. At 1 p.m., the Catholic spirit every day. Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, director of deacon formation, Providence Sister Rose- will provide information about the order of deacons and give St. Mary School in North Vernon recently gave awards mary Eyler, principal of St. Charles Borromeo School in Peru, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, recently earned a Robert J. Kealey Distinguished Principal Award from the

Submitted photo National Catholic Educational Association. Sister Rosemary is the NCEA’s principal of the year award recipient for the Great Lakes Region, which includes Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. In the archdiocese, Sister Rosemary served as principal at St. Matthew School in Indianapolis for 14 years, from 1978-92, and taught at St. Michael School in Greenfield. She also served as principal at the former St. Bridget School in Indianapolis from 1966-70. † U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office for Film and Broadcasting movie ratings Memorial blessing Above, Father John Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace The Big Bounce (Warner Bros.) Parish in Madison and Most Sorrowful Mother of God Rated L (Limited Adult Audience) because of a few Parish in Vevay, blesses a tree in front of Shawe sexual encounters with partial nudity, a casual attitude Memorial High School, with students from Shawe Photo by Sean Gallagher toward murder and larceny, an implied homosexual sit- Memorial and Pope John XXIII School gathered around uation, recurring violence, some crude humor and lan- him. The tree honors Clara Bomholt, the mother of guage, as well as racial slurs. Jerry Bomholt, principal of Shawe Memorial, who Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some recently passed away. material may be inappropriate for children under 13.) by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Right, a stained glass window inside Prince of Peace Church in Madison shows Christ knocking on a door. Monster (Newmarket) The image is based on a passage from the Book of Rated L (Limited Adult Audience) because of a few Revelation: “ ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If lesbian sexual encounters with partial nudity, recurring anyone hears my voice and opens the door, [then] I will violence including rape, stereotyping of conservative enter his house and dine with him, and he with me Christians, as well as pervasive rough and crude lan- (Rv 3:20).’ ” guage. Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA.

The Perfect Score (Paramount) Rated A-III (Adults) because of an instance of rough language, as well as some crude language, sexual humor and innuendo and several drug references. Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.) by the MPAA. † The Criterion Friday, Februrary 6, 2004 Page 7

There are many elements in the stories and in the movies that show forth the RINGS Catholic faith. The overarching theme of continued from page 1 the journey is one of them, as Pearce the cracks of Mount Doom in the heart of explained. Sauron’s homeland of Mordor. “The journey is applicable to our life’s Frodo Baggins, a member of a humble journey. The carrying of the ring symbol- CNS photo courtesy New Line Cinema race of hobbits in Middle Earth, is unex- izes our coping with our sin,” Pearce said. pectedly chosen to be the ringbearer—the “What goes hand in hand with that is the one who is ultimately charged to take it to cross and Christ’s archetypal carrying of it.” its destruction. Greydanus noted that while great stories Although an expression of Catholic in every human culture are often focused beliefs and principles in a fantasy story such upon a journey, the one that Tolkien created as this might startle some, it is a custom had a difference. that, in the Christian tradition, is rooted in “In this story, the hero is small and hum- the practice of Jesus himself. ble,” Greydanus explained. “Frodo is no Joseph Pearce, Writer in Residence at Odysseus. He’s able to get as far as he does Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti, Mich., as because he is meek and humble.” well as author of Tolkien: Man and Myth There are other, more particular elements (Ignatius Press, 1999), made note of this in of the novels and the films that also show a recent interview. forth their Catholic nature. For example, a J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure The Fellowship of the Rings was brought to the big screen by New Line “Our Lord made up stories to convey group of elves give Frodo and his traveling Cinema. Here, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd star in a scene from the truth. He made up the story of the Prodigal companions food for their journey called production. Son,” Pearce said. “It is likely that the for- “lembas.” There are several parallels giving father and the envious brother in the between it and the Eucharist. story, as well as the prodigal son himself, “Lembas” in the elvish language (which never existed in fact. They were figments of was created by Tolkien) translates into Our Lord’s imagination. English as “life bread.” Tolkien often “Tolkien was, therefore, merely follow- referred to it in the novels as wafers. And in ing an ancient tradition in placing his truth describing its amazing powers, he noted They improved the quality in a fantastic context,” he said. that those who ate it were given strength for Tolkien’s faith, then, is deeply embedded several days and would empower their wills within the text of The Lord of the Rings. to carry on in the face of evil. of my education. But it is also present in the recent film However, the example of lembas also adaptation of the trilogy, despite the fact shows the differences between the novels that its director, Peter Jackson, as well as its and the films. The nature of the lembas was Pictured are 2003 graduate Jason Morris and some of his favorite professors. writers, are not Catholic. explained in detail in the novels but was Left to right are: Father Leopold Keffler, O.F.M. Conv., Ph.D., Pierre Atlas, Ph.D., Steven Greydanus, who runs the Web largely ignored in the films. Jason, and Raymond Haberski, Ph.D. site Decentfilms.com and who is the film A crucial element in the story that shows critic for the National Catholic Register, its strong Catholic perspective that was also reflected on the way in which Jackson and left out of the films was the date on which company expressed the Catholic aspects of the ring was destroyed: March 25. Tolkien’s story. On that day, the Feast of the “It seems to me that while [director Annunciation, the Church celebrates the Peter] Jackson and his co-script writers are conceiving of Jesus in the womb of the not Catholic and while Jackson particularly Blessed Virgin Mary. It was thus on that didn’t want to make a religious film,” day that the liberation of humanity from the Greydanus said, “all of them said that they rule of sin began. Pearce noted this omis- wanted to avoid putting their own baggage sion breaks the “connection between origi- into the film and to be true to the themes nal sin and the ring.” that Tolkien cared about.” Nevertheless, at certain points, Jackson Over the past three years, millions of visually emphasized the Catholic aspects of people around the world have been intro- the story in ways that the novels could not. duced to Tolkien’s story through their film For example, when the warrior Boromir portrayal created by Jackson. was dying at the end of The Fellowship of His films have also reaped great critical the Ring, the character Aragorn marked acclaim. The last installment in the series, himself with a motion that resembled the The Return of the King, recently won the sign of the cross and made a prayer for Golden Globe award for best picture, peace for his friend. drama. Jackson won a Golden Globe for These are just a few examples of the his efforts in directing the film. And, numerous aspects of Tolkien’s story, both in recently, it was nominated for 11 Academy the novel and in the films, that show it to Awards. be, as he described it, fundamentally So, then, these stories and their por- Catholic. trayal on film give Catholics in particular And although the beliefs of the Church a chance to appreciate the beauty of can be communicated in a variety of ways, Tolkien’s art, a talent shaped by his faith. their power can sometimes be expressed At the same time, the film’s wide popular- with greater force through the art of fiction. ity and the renewed interest in the novels Pope John Paul II acknowledged this in The Value of a Catholic Education (last year they outsold Harry Potter books) his Letter to Artists that he issued in 2000. give Catholics a unique opportunity to “Even beyond its typically religious For admissions information, call 1.800.772.7264. participate in the new evangelization, to expressions, true art has a close affinity bring the Gospel to the popular culture. with the world of faith,” John Paul wrote, Greydanus, however, encourages “so that, even in situations where culture Catholics to appreciate the stories and and the Church are far apart, art remains a The small classes at Marian allowed me to be fully engaged in my education— their film adaptations for their inherent kind of bridge to religious experience.” I could explore ideas with professors outside of class. My professors merit and not just use them as a tool of Pearce reflected upon the Holy Father’s encouraged me and also challenged me to think about things more globally. evangelization. words and believed that Tolkien would have Now that I am in law school in Boston, I'm very aware that my undergraduate “I think that Catholics are right to approved. “[He] would have rejoiced in degree from Marian compares well to that of students from around the world. embrace the Catholic implications of The those words. The Holy Father encapsulated I am totally prepared for a successful future. Lord of the Rings as part of a total effort to Tolkien’s own philosophy of myth and art,” baptize our culture,” Greydanus reflected. Pearce said. “The key thing is that Tolkien “[But] I would be saddened if Catholics said that we are made in the image of God, were able to appreciate The Lord of the and that God is Creator, therefore creativity Jason Morris Rings only as an evangelistic point of is the image of God in us. This forms a Currently attending New England School of Law in Boston. departure and not for the stunning beauty… direct link between art and God. The mak- that they are.” ing of art is the fingerprints of God in us.” † Marian College, B.A. in Political Science '03 (with honors), minor in English Brownsburg High School '99 The battle for the ring of power comes to life in the film version of J.R.R. Strong Foundations. Remarkable Futures.

CNS photo from New Line Cinema Tolkien’s The Fellowship of MARIAN COLLEGE the Ring. INDIANAPOLIS www.marian.edu Page 8 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004

Jesuit Father Angelo D’Agostino displays the Vatican stamp dedi- LENT cated to children living with AIDS continued from page 1 on Jan. 29 at the Vatican. Proceeds from sale of the stamp The pope asked that this Lenten season, which for most will go toward a new project Catholics begins on Feb. 25 this year, “be a time of ever aimed at helping AIDS orphans in greater concern for the needs of children, in our own fam- Kenya. ilies and in society as a whole: for they are the future of

CNS photo by Giancarlo Giuliani, Catholic Press humanity.” He praised “all those committed to caring for under- privileged children and those who alleviate the suffering of children and their families.” At the press conference, the Vatican post office unveiled a stamp dedicated to children with AIDS; the stamp was issued at the request of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the Vatican’s coordinating agency for Catholic charitable agencies. Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of the council, said all proceeds from the sale of the stamp, which will sell for .45 euros, or about 56 cents, would be donated by Pope John Paul to a new project aimed at helping AIDS orphans in Kenya. The Vatican also announced it was setting up a special bank account for Italian citizens to donate money for the project. “It’s quite rare for a Vatican stamp to be dedicated not to something from the Vatican’s cultural or artistic her- itage, but rather dedicated to a theme of social impor- tance,” Archbishop Cordes said. The United Nations estimates that in Africa’s sub- Saharan region more than 26 million people are living with HIV/AIDS and approximately 3.2 million people were infected by the virus last year. The special-issue stamp—which will go on sale in May—pictures an African child and infant whose eyes seemingly have been scribbled out by a white marker. Written in large red capital letters below are the words in Italian, “Children, Victims of AIDS.” The stamps could raise up to 500,000 euros, or $620,000, the archbishop said. Archbishop Cordes said these initiatives would not entirely solve the problem of AIDS orphans, but he said, “It is a sign that beyond all the words, the Church does do work in the field and works effectively.” U.S. Jesuit Father Angelo D’Agostino—founder of the Children of God Relief Institute in Kenya, the beneficiary of the Vatican initiatives—said his organization currently cares for 93 abandoned children who are HIV-positive. The institute provides medical care and schooling in a res- idential environment. The institute is expanding into the new project, Nyumbani Village, a cluster of homes that will care for 1,000 people, including AIDS orphans and 250 people “from another needy and forgotten group, the elderly,” Father D’Agostino said. He said the publicity surrounding the Vatican’s fund- raising initiatives would help his project by attracting potential new donors. The Kenyan government has pledged land for the pro- ject, with construction scheduled to begin in a month, Father D’Agostino said. Archbishop Cordes said the theme of the pope’s Lenten message, “Whoever Receives One Such Child in my Name Receives Me,” is a message of faith and “not a sim- ple appeal for giving. “The child is a particularly suitable model for us Christians,” he said. The theme of the child is not meant to “stir up a naive sort of sentimentalism, but to reflect our behavior toward God.” † CNS photo from Reuters

Pope John Paul II waves to youngsters during a special audience at the Vatican on Jan. 31. The pontiff met with 10,000 young peo- ple with the Turin-based Youth Missionary Service, known by its Italian acronym SERMIG. Through direct service and fund raising, the young people support initiatives to reduce hunger, fight injus- tice and promote peace through dialogue. The Criterion Friday, Februrary 6, 2004 Page 9

to remove the barriers in their life—those SCOUTS that keep them from God and others. continued from page 1 He recommended that, first of all, they put themselves in God’s presence—at

The requirements, which came in a church, at home, before a crucifix—and A. Evans Photos by Brandon workbook distributed by the National ask God what he wants of them. Catholic Committee on Scouting, involved Msgr. Ryan reminded the Scouts that a lot of family activities, such as reading whenever they are kind to a friend, or give Scripture and talking about their relation- to the needy or visit the lonely, they tear ship with God. down barriers. Hilt was proud of his son. “With God’s help,” he said, “remove “It’s huge,” he said. “I earned my reli- the barriers that keep you from doing the gious medal when I was a young boy. good work that is expected of you and “I think it was a great experience for keep the flame of your lamp burning the family for him to earn it—it’s a very brightly so that you always clearly see family-oriented project,” he said. what God wants and expects of you. Hilt’s wife, Lori, is also involved in “God has lit a light and has put it in Scouting, as is his daughter, Jessica Gray. each one of us,” Msgr. Ryan said. “We Adults also received Scouting awards. have to trim the wick and we have to keep Msgr. John Ryan, pastor of St. Anthony the light burning brightly so we can see Parish in Indianapolis, gave the homily at God’s plan for us and … be a light for the event. In it, he urged the Scouts present others.” †

The archbishop greets a group of Brownies who received religious emblems along with hundreds of other Scouts. He posed for pictures with Scout groups from many parishes.

Archbishop Buechlein’s ‘Rosary series’ now Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein greets a Cub Scout at the annual Religious Emblem Ceremony for available as booklet Scouts on Feb. 1 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. The archbishop personally greeted scores of youth and adults who received Scouting honors at the event. Archbishop Buechlein’s popular “Rosary series,” which is appearing in his regular column in 13 installments this summer, is now avail- able in an easy-to-read booklet. Titled The Rosary: Contemplating Christ in the School of Mary, the 44-page, 8.5” x 5.5” booklet contains all the informa- tion that is appearing in the ar chbishop’s summer series plus the text of all the prayers needed to pray the Rosary—and a helpful illustration on exactly ho w to say it. It is available in both English and Spanish.

The booklet includes meditations on all the mysteries, including the ne w Luminous Mysteries suggested by Pope John Paul II and a set of Priestly Mysteries favored by Archbishop Buechlein.

In a specially priced package, The Criterion is offering a Rosary, personally blessed by the archbishop, to his faithful readers. The Italian-made Rosaries, in white and black, are 18” long, with quadruple interlocking metal links.

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Page 10 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004 A Church-state coincidence: Pope meets U.S. bishops in election year VATICAN CITY (CNS)—With foreign religion once again has appeared on the of Christ in Rome. The challenge, Father Gahl said, will be policy in the spotlight and moral issues U.S. electoral radar. One reason the Vatican issued those doc- to make it clear that the pope is promoting assuming a higher profile, the U.S. political For Catholics, attention has focused on uments is that the political reality has moral principles and not a particular politi- campaign is drawing special Vatican atten- Archbishop Raymond L. Burke of changed in recent decades, in some ways cal strategy. tion this year. St. Louis, who before leaving his for the worse, said one Vatican official who Father Williams, a 41-year-old native of Pope John Paul II, meanwhile, is busy Wisconsin diocese of La Crosse told priests asked not to be identified. Michigan who has taught moral theology preparing his own “Campaign 2004.” there to refuse Communion to local “Thirty years ago, the Church would not and Catholic social doctrine at Rome’s Starting in March, he’ll begin addressing Catholic politicians not in line with Church have seen herself entering into these areas Regina Apostolorum University, said it’s groups of U.S. bishops during a round of teaching against abortion or euthanasia. because the assumption was that govern- good that Church leaders are pushing moral ad limina visits, which offer him a frequent That has led some to ask, for example, ments and political leaders would do the issues into the public forum. platform for commentary on a range of top- whether presidential candidates who iden- right thing,” the official said. But he said the Church has to be careful ics, including war and peace, abortion and tify themselves as Catholic but support “Today, that assumption is gone—just when it appears to make single issues a “lit- family values. legal abortion—such as Democratic look at the nightmare menu of genetic mus test” for political candidates or parties. A presidential campaign, held every four Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and manipulation proposals. So the Church has That can perhaps be done on the clearest- years, and the U.S. ad limina visits, made Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio—should be turned to Catholic politicians and others to cut issues that weigh gravely on the com- by heads of dioceses every five years, have pressed in a similar manner. advance positions that are not only mon good, like abortion, but not others, he overlapped only once before under Pope Several Vatican officials declined on- ‘Catholic’ but that are essential to the com- said. John Paul in 1988. the-record comments about Archbishop mon good,” he said. “There’s a Catholic teaching on contra- “I’m not sure whether the coincidence Burke’s action. Privately, some voiced sup- U.S. Father Robert A. Gahl, an Opus ception, but you’re never going to want to this year is good or bad,” one senior port and others said it raised unanswered Dei priest who teaches on morality and make that a litmus test for Catholic politi- Vatican official said in late January. questions about Church law and pastoral ethics in Rome, said he thought the ques- cians,” Father Williams said. On the plus side, the official said, the effectiveness. tion of same-sex marriage could turn into “I think there has to be a real distinction pope’s words probably will have a bigger But most see the more aggressive the big election-year issue because, even made between issues. It’s not like the echo in the United States, especially when approach in the political arena as a wel- more than abortion, it is a legislative ques- Church is going to start presenting a check- he speaks on the many issues that involve come sign of the times. In a document tion in the United States. list,” he said. moral teachings and civil legislation, like issued a year ago, the Vatican said What the pope says on that topic in his Most Vatican officials follow U.S. elec- genetic manipulation, gay marriage and the Catholic politicians have a “grave and talks to U.S. bishops will have an impact, toral contests in the later stages, so few of death penalty. clear obligation” to oppose any law that Father Gahl predicted. For one thing, he them were poring over Democratic Party But the election-year background also violates Church teaching on the right to said, even when the pope makes a general primary and caucus results in January. may crimp the pope’s style. life. Another document in July made a pronouncement people tend to think he’s Once the winnowing process begins, “He’ll certainly have to speak more pru- similar point about opposing homosexual talking about hot-button local issues. though, interest picks up. dently, because he can’t be seen as support- marriage. “I think that throughout the year, there’s Throughout the election year, the pope ing one candidate over another. A great “I think the Vatican has obviously given going to be an interweaving between the generally avoids encounters that could be principle of the Holy See is that the pope a psychological empowerment to certain United States and the Vatican, reasserting in given a partisan spin. Because of that sensi- cannot enter into the battle of partisan poli- bishops to take a stand that they would a more expressive way those truths that are tivity, his meeting with Vice President Dick tics,” the official said. have been more hesitant to take prior to fundamental for humanity and fundamental Cheney on Jan. 27 probably would not The confluence of campaign politics and those documents,” said U.S. Father Thomas to the faith, and looking at their implica- have happened a few months down the pastoral strategizing comes at a time when D. Williams, a member of the Legionaries tions for politics,” he said. road. † Pope says failure of marriage does not always mean it was invalid VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The fact that Pope John Paul said that “support for Msgr. Raffaello a marriage has failed can never be adequate matrimony must inspire all the activity of Funghini, dean of the proof that the marriage was invalid from the Church” because it is objectively good Roman Rota, meets with Pope John Paul II in the

the beginning, Pope John Paul II said. for individuals and for society. CNS photo from Reuters In a Jan. 29 speech to the Roman Rota, a The pope also said the presumption of pontiff's private library Vatican court dealing mostly with marriage the validity of the marriage contract until at the Vatican on cases, the pope defended the Catholic proven otherwise is a basic attitude of all Jan. 29. Addressing the Church’s practice of presuming a marriage law to all forms of contracts. Vatican tribunal the is valid unless serious proof is offered for The pope said that “unfortunately” in same day, the pontiff its annulment. too many Catholic marriage tribunals there defended the Catholic The pope said the Church is sometimes is a growing tendency to see the breakdown Church’s practice of criticized for that presumption because the of a marriage as a clear sign the marriage presuming a marriage is critics believe it is “tied to social and cul- was invalid from its beginning. valid unless serious tural situations from the past.” In those cases, he said, the annulment proof is offered for its The critics, he said, claim the presump- process becomes a search for “formal justi- annulment. tion is a relic of a time when those who fications” for a conclusion already reached requested a Church wedding understood rather than a search for the truth. “Their pastoral intervention must be and exclusively in protecting the institution and accepted that the sacrament included a Assuming that all failed marriages were guided by an awareness that at that moment of marriage. lifelong pledge of fidelity and openness to invalid from the beginning, he said, ignores the individuals can discover the natural and But, he said, the first aim of all Church having children and educating them in the the fact that “according to human experi- supernatural good of marriage and can law is “the good of souls,” and that good is faith. ence marked by sin, a valid marriage can commit themselves to following it,” the protected when the Church upholds as valid Pope John Paul said the Church’s critics fail because of the misuse of the spouses’ pope said. those marriages that are valid and issues a point to the number of failed marriages in freedom.” Rather than accept a secular vision of decree of nullity for those marriages that many societies and claim that it might The increasing number of situations in marriage as a temporary social arrange- are not. make more sense “to presume the invalidity which an annulment seems justified must ment, he said, the Church must help people Upholding the validity of a contract, he of the marriage contract rather than its lead priests and those who prepare couples “rediscover the truth, the goodness and the said, also upholds the dignity, rights and validity.” But, the pope said, Church law is for marriage to take more seriously their beauty of the institution of marriage.” responsibilities of those who enter into the based on safeguarding the truth, the rights obligation to ascertain the individual’s abil- Msgr. Raffaello Funghini, dean of the contract. and responsibilities of believers and the ity to give consent and to fulfill the obliga- Roman Rota, told Pope John Paul some At the same time, he said, marriage is common good. tions of marriage. critics claim the Church is interested only not simply a contract, but a sacrament. † ShelbyShelby UpholsteringUpholstering && InteriorsInteriors 30% off Selected Fabric • Custom reupholstery • Custom Window Treatments • Blinds • Interior Painting “Our Family’s Business has been a HOUSEHOLD WORD • Carpet Sales & Installation for over 70 years, owned and operated since 1932!” • Custom wood refinishing Alexandria • Antique restoration 1932 Same family third generation. 317-631-8911 1-800-331-7697 TheCriterion MARRIAGE SUPPLEMENT

Photography by Randy Baughn of Randall’s in Brownsburg, cover design by Ann Sternberg in Brownsburg, cover design by Photography by Randy Baughn of Randall’s Keeley S. Carson and John C. Cooke were married on Oct. 4 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Andrew and Elaine Carson, members of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. The groom is the son of Charles and Marina Cooke, members of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison. Father Patrick Doyle, pastor of St. John of Arc Parish, and Father John Meyer, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish, concelebrated their wedding. Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the bride’s family and friends helped her make hundreds of cupcakes. Page 12 Marriage Supplement The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004

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Audritsh-Reagan married on Feb. 14 at St. John Church in Aurora. The bride is Indianapolis. The bride is the Claire Audritsh and Casey the Evangelist Church in the daughter of Chew-Lian daughter of Richard and Reagan will be married on Enochsburg. The bride is the Chung and Cheong Yun Chong. Kathleen Hahn. The groom is April 24 at St. John the Evan- daughter of Donald and Emma The groom is the son of Marvin the son of Robert and Kathleen Keller-Smith gelist Church in Indianapolis. The Bramlage. The groom is the son and Sabra Duerstock. Ellis. Jennifer Susan Keller and Adam bride is the daughter of John and of Donald and Lois Coyne. Clark Smith will be married on Linda Audritsh. The groom is the ❧ May 8 at Good Shepherd Church son of Harry and Shirley Reagan. in Indianapolis. The bride is the Costello-Lebeck daughter of Roy and Carol Catherine Costello and Troy Keller. The groom is the son of Lebeck will be married on Herb and Pam Smith. April 24 at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Dan and Pam Costello. The groom is the son of Wayne Lebeck and the late Susan Lebeck. ❧ Hollkamp-Renners Brown-Brennan Barbara Jo Hollkamp and Carla Marie Brown and Daniel Dearing-Tekulve Timothy Michael Renners will Bauman-Bush Patrick Brennan will be married Katina Rae Dearing and Elliott be married on April 30 at Elizabeth Anne Bauman and on April 17 at Holy Rosary Frank Tekulve will be married on St. Joseph Church at St. Joseph John Patrick Bush III will be Church in Indianapolis. The June 5 at Prince of Peace Church Hill in Clark County. The bride married on June 19 at Our Lady bride is the daughter of Carl and in Madison. The bride is the is the daughter of Pat and Ivy Kelly-Konken of the Greenwood Church in Catherine Brown. The groom is daughter of Gary Dearing and Hollkamp. The groom is the son Mary Elizabeth Kelly and Eric Greenwood. The bride is the the son of John W. and Barbara Diana Dearing. The groom is the of Ronald and Betty Renners. John Konken will be married on daughter of Michael and Brennan. son of Jim and Jane Tekulve. July 10 at SS. Peter and Paul Christine Bauman. The groom is Cathedral in Indianapolis. The the son of John and Mary Bush. bride is the daughter of Gerald and Deborah Kelly. The groom ❧ is the son of Lee and Sandra Konken and Bob and Mary Becher-Helton Jones. Lisa Anne Becher and Robert Allan Helton will be married on June 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Linda Becher. The groom is the son of Robert and Nancy Helton. Holmes-Stark Bruntz-Jackson French-Sahm Anne Renee Holmes and Adam Nichole Lynn Bruntz and Brian Jessica Rena French and Andrew Joseph Stark will be married on Douglas Jackson will be mar- Michael Sahm will be married on May 22 at St. Thomas Aquinas ried on June 12 at St. Charles June 5 at Vinoklet Vineyard in Church in West Lafayette, Ind. Borromeo Church in Kettering, Cincinnati, Ohio. The bride is the The bride is the daughter of Jeff Ohio. The bride is the daughter daughter of Doug and Penny Holmes and Kristy Holmes. The of Bill and Lynn Brown. The French. The groom is the son of Krause-Paquette groom is the son of Ray and Bill and Debbie Sahm. Krysta Marie Krause and David Cathy Jackson. Alexander Paquette will be mar- ❧ ried on May 1 at St. Mary ❧ Hahn-Ellis Church in Indianapolis. The Elizabeth Ann Hahn and bride is the daughter of Jim and Chong-Duerstock Karen Krause. The groom is the Bramlage-Coyne Li Hwa Chong and Dr. Bradley Campion Joseph Ellis will be son of Donald and Stephenie Linda Jean Bramlage and Steven Duerstock will be mar- married on June 12 at Paquette. Stephen James Coyne will be ried on June 12 at St. Mary St. Matthew Church in

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Lathop-Kemper groom is the son of Robert and Stone. The groom is the son of Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Jill Renee Lathrop and Darren Margaret Crisp. John and Cindy Johannigman. Church in Indianapolis. The Richard Kemper will be married ❧ bride is the daughter of Richard on May 8 at Holy Spirit Church ❧ and Karen Warne. The groom is in Indianapolis. The bride is the Sullivan-Pumper the son of David Dinn and Vicki daughter of Jerry and Pat Mohrhaus-Brentlinger Sharp. Laura Claire Mohrhaus and Jared Angela M. Sullivan and James J. Lathrop. The groom is the son of Pumper will be married on Jack and Lois Kemper. Anthony Brentlinger will be mar- ried on June 19 at St. Patrick June 26 at St. Pius X Church in Church in Terre Haute. The bride Indianapolis. The bride is the is the daughter of Robert and daughter of W. Michael and Linda Mohrhaus. The groom is Mary Sullivan. The groom is the the son of Anthony and Sue son of Fred and Gloria Pumper. Brentlinger. Schellenberger-Riley ❧ ❧ Melissa Jean Schellenberger and Bryan Carol Riley will be mar- Tucker-Sprunger ried on April 16 at St. Mary-of- Nelson-Kaplan Kristen A. Tucker and Andrew the-Knobs Church in Floyds Michael Sprunger will be mar- Jennifer Nelson and Michael Knobs. The bride is the daughter Kaplan will be married on ried on April 24 at Mary, Gate of of Paul and Jean Schellenberger. Heaven Church in Negril, June 12 at St. Patrick Church in The groom is the son of Lynn and Indianapolis. The bride is the Jamaica. The bride is the daugh- West-Schneider Janet Riley. ter of Gordon and Carol Tucker. Lisa Marie West and Peter Lecher-Lohmueller daughter of Jack Nelson and Linda Sawicki. The groom is the The groom is the son of Milton Joseph Schneider will be married Carol A. Lecher and David H. and Jane Sprunger. on June 19 at St. Louis Church in Lohmueller will be married on son of David and Kathleen Kaplan. Batesville. The bride is the May 8 at St. Louis Church in ❧ daughter of Kenneth West and Batesville. The bride is the Debbie Fowler. The groom is the daughter of Charles and Ruth Vail-Handley Jennifer Susan Vail and Chad son of Peter and Catherine Lecher. The groom is the son of Schneider. Gerald and Barbara Lohmueller. Kenneth Handley will be married on April 24 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Carmel, Ind. ❧ The bride is the daughter of Wright-Evans Ronald Vail and Lee Ann Vail. Lisa LeAnn Wright and Scott The groom is the son of Ken and Alan Evans will be married on Denise Handley. Schultz-Greenen May 22 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Brenda Lynne Schultz and Peter Church in Indianapolis. The bride Michael Greenen will be married is the daughter of Tom and on May 15 at SS. Peter and Paul Donna Wright. The groom is the O’Connor-Lecher Cathedral in Indianapolis. The son of Warren Evans II and Paula Suzanne O’Connor and bride is the daughter of James Susan Evans. Alvin George Lecher will be and Shelly Schultz. The groom is married on July 24 at the son of Michael and Patricia ❧ St. Michael the Archangel Louzon-Adams Greenen. Zieles-Andrews Linda Suzanne Louzon and Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Charles Marilyn J. Hugo Zieles and John Steven Michael Adams will be ❧ D. Andrews will be married on married on Feb. 14 at Holy and Dottie O’Connor. The groom is the son of Steve and Edith April 23 at Holy Spirit Church in Name Church in Beech Grove. Shelton-Billington Indianapolis. The bride is the The bride is the daughter of Lecher. Salina Jo Shelton and David Vincent-Collett daughter of Virginia Hugo and Glenn and Juanita Louzon. The Matthew Billington will be mar- the late Elmer Hugo. The groom groom is the son of Gary and ❧ ried on March 27 at St. Christo- Tonya M. Vincent and David Collett will be married on Nov. 6 is the son of the late Daniel and Terri Adams. pher Church in Indianapolis. The Mary Andrews. Rennekamp-Kramer bride is the daughter of Larry and at St. Luke Church in Indian- ❧ Virginia Marita Rennekamp and Cookie Shelton. The groom is the apolis. The bride is the daughter Kevin James Kramer will be mar- son of Bob and Barbra Billington. of David and Sandi Jackson. The Meeks-Smith ried on May 22 at St. John the groom is the son of Joyce Collett Shannon Kaye Meeks and Evangelist Church in Enochs- and the late Lee Collett. Thomas Duane Smith will be burg. The bride is the daughter of married on May 29 at St. Mary Don and Carolyn Rennekamp. Church in Greensburg. The bride The groom is the son of Norbert is the daughter of Glenn and and Helen Jean Kramer. Sylvia Meeks. The groom is the son of Tom and Linda Smith.

Zinser-Thompson Lisa Ann Zinser and James Svendsen Thompson will be mar- Somrak-Doucette ried on April 17 at St. Barnabas Brittany Somrak and Ariel Warne-Dinn Church in Indianapolis. The bride Doucette will be married on Jaime S. Warne and Robert B. is the daughter of Paul and Rita April 17 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Dinn will be married on Zinser. The groom is the son of Church in Indianapolis. The March 20 at St. Therese of the David and Laurel Thompson. † Romero-Vidal bride is the daughter of Jim and Maria del Refugio Romero and Sheryl Somrak. The groom is the Mello-Crisp Alfonso Vidal will be married on son of Martin and Lorita Pre Cana Conference, Tobit Weekend Kristin Marie Mello and John Feb. 14 at St. Patrick Church in Doucette. help couples prepare for married life Andrew Crisp were married on Indianapolis. The bride is the Sept. 12 at SS. Peter and Paul daughter of Alfonso and Maria Marriage preparation classes origin, communication, Christian Cathedral in Indianapolis. The Romero. The groom is the son of for engaged couples are sched- marriage and Natural Family bride is the daughter of Emeterio and Maria Guadalupe uled monthly throughout the Planning. The fee is $30 per cou- Lawrence and Paula Mello. The Vidal. year, except in December. ple and includes the book The Pre Cana Conference and Perspectives on Marriage. To reg- Tobit Weekend help engaged ister, call 317-236-1596 or 800- couples prepare for a sacramen- 382-9836, ext. 1596. tal union in the Catholic Church Tobit retreats are scheduled at The Criterion’s and a God-centered life together. Fatima on April 2-4, May 14-16, The archdiocesan Office of June 18-20, July 9-11, July 23- Family Ministries offers Pre Cana 25, Sept. 17-19, Oct. 22-24 and Fall Marriage Supplement Conferences on Sunday afternoon Nov. 5-7. at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. The ecumenical Tobit Week- Stone-Johannigman 56th St., in Indianapolis. end promotes knowledge of and will be published in the Suzanne Elizabeth Stone and Pre Cana Conference dates are love for future spouses. The reg- Robert John Johannigman will be Feb. 15, March 14, April 18, istration fee is $270 per couple, married on June 12 at St. Mary May 16, June 6, July 25, Aug. 22, which includes program materi- July 23, 2004 issue. Church in Greensburg. The bride Sept. 19, Oct. 24 and Nov. 14. als, accommodations and meals. is the daughter of Tim and Kim Presentations address family of To register, call 317-545-7681. † Page 14 Marriage Supplement The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004 Couple includes entire family in their wedding celebration By Mary Ann Wyand so many of the family members took part in the ceremony,” she said. “It was just Faith, family and friends are important beautiful how Sarah and James incorpo- to James and Sarah Conn of Greenwood, rated all of the family members in their so they included many members of the wedding in some way.” large Reece and Conn families and close The printed program also reflected the friends in their wedding last summer. couple’s love for their faith and families. There was a maid of honor and best A quotation from Blessed Mother man, of course, as well as seven brides- Teresa of Calcutta—“Let us always meet maids, seven groomsmen, a ring bearer— each other with a smile, for the smile is the and seven flower girls, nieces of the bride beginning of love”—was printed on the Photography in Greenfield of Coffer Photography by Bob Coffer or groom who wanted to participate in program below a thank you note that read, their wedding on Aug. 30 at St. Barnabas “We would like to thank our friends and Church in Indianapolis. family for joining us today and for your “They were all so excited for us,” Sarah love and support throughout our lives.” Conn said. “We knew we couldn’t pick After the nuptial Mass, the newlyweds just one of the girls.” surprised their guests by riding her parents’ “The flower girls walked down the aisle 35-year-old tandem bicycle around the cir- with the bridesmaids,” James Conn said. cular drive in front of the church before “It worked out really well.” departing—in a car—for their reception. The groom’s mother, St. Barnabas “We wanted to make our wedding day parishioner Marlene Conn of Indianapolis, unique and a reflection of us,” Sarah Conn said their wedding was unique. said, “so we included a lot of personal “I’ve never been to a wedding in which touches that were special and fun.” †

Above, Sarah and James Conn pose with seven of their nieces who were flower girls for their Aug. 30 wed- ding at St. Barnabas Church in Indianapolis. Anita Reece, the bride’s mother, made their dresses. The flower girls are, from left, Madeline Youngman, Natalie Fikes, Hannah Fikes, Savannah Conn, Emma Youngman, Kristen Reece and Courtney Reece. Father John McCaslin, associate pastor of St. Barnabas Parish, celebrated their wedding liturgy.

Left, 4-year-old Courtney Reece, one of the bride’s nieces, takes a picture of two other flower girls during Newlyweds James and Sarah Conn of Greenwood ride her parents’ tandem bicycle around the circular James and Sarah Conn’s wedding drive in front of St. Barnabas Church in Indianapolis after their Aug. 30 wedding. reception last August.

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By Sean Gallagher nary events of daily life. Today, grace still flows to us in has had on their marriage. One couple noted that they now this way, but the Church encourages spouses to look upon have “a closeness we’ve never experienced before, a feel- The grace of God is present and at work in the shared their common life together as being constantly transfigured ing that our marriage is a holy covenant.” life of a couple long before they approach the altar to pro- by the grace of their married sacrament. The grace that brings about this kind of holiness in the fess their vows of marriage. Although they may not have Pope John Paul II highlighted this teaching in his most fundamental part of marriage can then flow from it to been aware of it, God’s grace brought them together, nur- 1981 apostolic exhortation “Familiaris Consortio” (“On other important parts of the life of the family. tured and deepened their relationship, and eventually the Family”). One of these is the training of children in the practice of brought them to a public commitment of lifelong love and “By virtue of the mystery of the death and resurrection the faith. The grace that began to flow through a husband fidelity. of Christ, of which the spouses are made part in a new way and wife on their wedding day continues in this vital task If the working of grace was unknown to the couple in by marriage,” Pope John Paul wrote, “conjugal love is that happens both within the home and in the parish. this time before the wedding, it might have been even purified and made holy.” “When parents actively participate in the sacramental more hidden to others. But when a couple comes before David Bethuram, associate executive director of the preparation of individual family members or participate in God and the Church to marry each other, they become archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, reflected upon intergenerational catechetical experiences, they help their publicly recognized as a channel of God’s sanctifying the Holy Father’s words and how, through the sacrament of children to learn, grow and live the Catholic faith,” grace—not only for each other and for their family, but for marriage, God pours his grace upon couples. Bethuram said. “Praying together as a family nurtures and all of the faithful as well. “Ways in which families act as channels of grace for celebrates a family’s faith and values, and sustains them Although those who celebrate the sacrament of holy each other are by demonstrating genuine appreciation for during times of change or crisis.” matrimony are so publicly acknowledged, the grace that one another, expressing forgiveness and, when it is neces- The Church invites couples and families to strengthen flows through them is still a mystery. As such, the Church sary, asking to be forgiven,” he said, “knowing that the their life of grace through their regular participation in the chooses to describe it in various ways. very ordinary acts that we perform each day brings to their Eucharist. The relationship between the sacraments of mar- The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes grace familial relationships feelings of trust and understanding.” riage and the Eucharist is something that is often over- as “… the free and undeserved help that God gives us to So the grace that God showers upon couples in their looked, but one which the Holy Father in “Familiaris respond to his call to become children of God” (#1996). married sacrament comes to them in the midst of their Consortio” encouraged all couples to rediscover together. Furthermore, it explains grace as “... gift that God makes to daily interaction as husband and wife. The way in which “The Christian family’s sanctifying role … has its high- us of his own life” (#1999). In the sacrament of marriage, this relationship acts as a channel of grace is best embod- est expression in the Eucharist, to which Christian mar- God gives his very life to husbands and wives so that they ied in the couple’s sexual relationship. The Church’s teach- riage is intimately connected,” Pope John Paul wrote. “To may live out that particular vocation to holiness to which ings on this matter are designed to help couples know and understand better and live more intensely the graces and he has called them. experience the good news to be found there. responsibilities of Christian marriage and family life, it is The bishops at the Second Vatican Council reiterated Bethuram said that this is an area where Catholic altogether necessary to rediscover and strengthen this rela- anew the ancient teaching of the Church that all of the spouses can learn more. tionship.” faithful—ordained, religious and laity alike—are called to “It is very important for Catholic couples to become And so when families come together to worship at live lives of holiness through the grace that God provides more aware of the Church’s teachings on marriage and Sunday Mass, they open themselves to the renewing love to them. sexuality,” Bethuram said. of God, helping them to be those channels of grace for In the past, married couples may have been unaware of He referred to the results of a questionnaire in which each other, their family and the entire Church that their this because God’s grace came to them through the ordi- couples described the impact that Natural Family Planning heavenly Father has called them to be in daily life. † Original sin affects all marriages, but God’s grace strengthens family life

By Brandon A. Evans “That they have to have children is not an essential ele- and aspire to that ideal. ment of the marriage, but that they have to be open to have Msgr. Easton said that couples need to cooperate with Marriage, it states in the Catholic wedding liturgy, is the children clearly is,” Msgr. Easton said. “That’s where I see that grace—the sacramental grace of marriage isn’t magic. one blessing not forfeited by original sin. moral evil impacting marriage—right at its heart, right in Part of doing that is to focus on their spiritual life. While not forfeited, the effects of original sin have nev- some of the essentials.” “The spiritual life is a very real sort of thing,” he said. ertheless twisted married life and put obstacles in the way Marilyn Hess, associate director of hurting and healing “You live like a married couple, but you see the marriage of couples who wish to grow in holiness together. ministries for the archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, from God’s point of view—and you only can do that if you The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that the said that failure to communicate hurts marriage. work at it and you pray about it.” relations between husband and wife “were distorted by Family life can be so hectic nowadays, she said, that it Couples can also turn to Church programs for support. mutual recrimination; their mutual attraction, the Creator’s takes a concentrated effort to communicate each day. Hess helps organize retreats and support groups for sep- own gift, changed into a relationship of domination and Pope John Paul II noted some of the modern-day mani- arated and divorced Catholics, and also coordinates the lust; and the beautiful vocation of man and woman to be festations of the effects of original sin on marriage in his Retrouvaille program, a weekend retreat designed to help fruitful, multiply and subdue the earth was burdened by the 1981 apostolic exhortation “Familaris Consortio.” Among married couples that are experiencing difficulties in com- pain of childbirth and the toil of work” (#1607). them are too much independence in spouses, abortion, ster- municating with and loving each other. It states that the purpose of marriage is written into the ilization and difficulties transmitting values. She said that engaged couples should also prepare for hearts of man and woman and “ordered toward the good of Each generation and culture, Msgr. Easton said, deals marriage, begin communicating about values and goals, the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring” with its own manifestations of original sin in marriage. and take advantage of the retreats available to them. (#1607). The pope traced all that afflicts marriage back to that The key is how couples handle the difficulties that will Nevertheless, many married couples, called to selfless dark kernel that started it all: selfishness. come their way, Msgr. Easton said. love toward one another, find themselves being driven “At the root of these negative phenomena there fre- The wisdom of the Church points couples toward the apart by sin—which they may or may not be aware of. quently lies a corruption of the idea and the experience of selfless love of the Redeemer. Whenever a marriage fails, objective moral evil has freedom,” he wrote, “conceived not as a capacity for real- “To the injustice originating from sin,” Pope John Paul played a role, said Msgr. Frederick Easton, vicar judicial izing the truth of God’s plan for marriage and the family, II wrote, “… we must all set ourselves in opposition for the archdiocesan Tribunal. Each year, he and his staff but as an autonomous power of self-affirmation, often through a conversion of mind and heart, following Christ receive hundreds of petitions for annulments—and see against others, for one’s own selfish well-being.” Crucified by denying our own selfishness.” † many marriages that have gone terribly wrong. “Nevertheless,” the catechism says, “the order of cre- Too many couples marry for as long as it suits them, he ation persists. To heal the wounds of sin, man and woman said. In more than one case, he has dealt with couples who need the help of grace that God in his infinite mercy never rewrote their vows to read, “We marry until loves dies.” refuses them” (#1608). He also finds that many men are verbally and mentally Thus, couples are not alone. 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was short on details. cacy organizations as well as the House CNS photo from Reuters A few weeks later, members of Democratic Caucus and the House Congress from both parties and various Immigration Task Force have arrived at a interest groups have stepped up to offer handful of principles they want to guide their “must-have” and “must-not-have” the process of turning Bush’s skeletal pro- ideas for how the program should work. posal into a law they can support. Bush’s plan would create a system They include: under which U.S. employers would be • Reunifying families. permitted to bring in foreign workers and • Giving illegal immigrants the chance their family members on a temporary to legalize their status. basis to fill jobs not being taken by • Allowing states to grant in-state col- U.S. citizens or legal residents. At least lege tuition rates to students who were some of the more than 8 million illegal brought to the United States as chil- immigrants already in the country would dren. be allowed to legalize their status if they • Improving safety, security and stability have jobs here. at the borders. But beyond those basic elements, • Passing a temporary worker program Bush’s proposal had scant information. that protects U.S. workers, gives immi- Immigrant services organizations, such as grants the same access to education, that run by the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, job rights and advancement as citizens Vehicles and pedestrians navigate the border crossing between the United States and Mexico at San as well as advocacy groups, including the and is tied to legalization and family Ysidro, Calif., on Jan. 7. President George W. Bush proposed changes to the nation’s immigration National Immigration Forum and the reunification programs. laws that would alter the status of millions of illegal immigrants by granting them temporary visas. chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee At a Jan. 28 press conference, Rep. on Migration, raised questions. Luis V. Gutierrez, R-Ill., chairman of the since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, legislation introduced to incorporate some • How would families of the guest work- Immigration Task Force, said Bush he explained. Just days before the attacks, of Bush’s proposals received bipartisan ers be affected? Would U.S.-born chil- deserves credit for opening the door to an Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox sponsorship. dren be forced to move back and forth immigration discussion that has long been announced new immigration initiatives, Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., and Senate to Mexico or El Salvador as their par- needed. which after the attacks quickly went by the Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., on ents’ temporary jobs expire and they But, he added that he hopes Bush wayside for more than two years, he said. Jan. 21 introduced a bill that would allow obtain new temporary permits for sub- “won’t be offended when those of us who But the initial skepticism about Bush’s for up to 350,000 temporary work visas, sequent jobs? believe in real reform for immigrants ... proposal passed, said Bishop Gomez, who more than five times the number currently • Would the employers of housemaids, ensure every hard-working and deserving was born in Mexico and became a available. It would allow family members nannies and gardeners be able to meet undocumented resident access to a fair U.S. citizen in 1995. to accompany the worker, and would pro- the government’s criteria, or would the and clear path to permanency and citizen- “Mexicans understand, in a way many vide a track for permanent legal residency program be limited to only large com- ship. Americans do not, that the two countries and eventual naturalization. panies that are able to recruit workers “Simply acknowledging the need for are unavoidably linked,” he wrote. “The The bill also would permit spouses and in other countries? our sweat and our toil and our hard work United States needs Mexico and the rest minor children of legal permanent resi- • How would illegal immigration be cur- is not enough,” Gutierrez said. “You can’t of Latin America as much as Latin dents to apply for U.S. residency without tailed if foreigners need to have a job have our work ... if you don’t give us our America needs us.” qualifying under the current quota. This offer in hand before they are allowed basic rights.” The influx of people from Mexico and year, for example, only 480,000 such to obtain a permit to work in United In a column written for Our Sunday other Latin American nations into the visas are available worldwide, allocated States? Would employers be willing to Visitor, a national Catholic weekly news- United States is “an opportunity, not a on a per-country basis. hire workers they’ve never met who paper, Denver Auxiliary Bishop Jose H. threat,” said Bishop Gomez. “We can’t The Mexican-American Legal Defense haven’t already got a work permit? Gomez, said he was in Mexico when simultaneously call for free trade in our and Educational Fund notes that currently • Will there be incentives—including a Bush announced his immigration pro- hemisphere and economic development in many family members must wait up to chance for permanent legal residency posal. Latin America, and then bolt our doors 10 years before they’re eligible for a visa. and the opportunity to reunite fami- “The first reaction was skeptical—espe- shut or mistreat those immigrant workers Mexicans, for example, comprise 60 per- lies—for illegal immigrants to come cially in the Mexican press,” he said. who do come.” cent of the applicants worldwide, while forward and register with the U.S.-Mexican relations had been strained Meanwhile, the first piece of Mexico receives 7 percent of the visas. † French cardinal says law banning religious symbols is ‘unenforceable’ MARSEILLE, France (CNS)—A Cardinal Panafieu said France’s 1905 religious or secular,” he said. clericalism that leaves no more room for French cardinal said a proposed law ban- church-state separation law led to the Cardinal Panafieu said he accepted transcendence ... and threatens national ning religious symbols from state closure of religious orders and severing the government’s belief that the state unity,” he said. schools “appears to be unenforceable.” of ties with the Vatican, but later helped should “maintain the consensus painfully French President Jacques Chirac has Cardinal Bernard Panafieu of safeguard religious freedom and human acquired over time,” but added that said the planned law was needed to pre- Marseille said the state would be “better rights. France should also uphold its “rich tradi- serve “national integrity” and “ancient to act through persuasion than by com- He said the status quo recently had tion of integration.” values and customs.” pulsion” if it wanted to control the use of been questioned by Muslim immigrants “This is what gives our country its French newspapers have predicted the religious symbols in its schools. unaccustomed to a “lay, pluralist soci- image of tolerance and respect for oth- new law may prove unworkable. A draft of the proposed law was ety.” The cardinal said he believed it ers, which makes French-style secular- A French government commission scheduled to be presented to parliament would be wrong to use laws to prevent ization the exception in a world of ethnic said on Jan. 26 that the country had on Feb. 3; it would ban the wearing of immigrants from “asserting their iden- violence and nationalism,” the cardinal “failed miserably” to assimilate immi- Muslim veils, Christian crosses and tity. said. grants, adding that soaring unemploy- Jewish skullcaps from state schools “Our society isn’t divided along com- “We must hope our country retains a ment, poor education and rising funda- beginning in September. munal lines, and to avoid this, we need secularization that is open ... and that it mentalism had created a “morbid pic- In a statement to French newspapers, to resist all forms of clericalism, whether doesn’t fall into the trap of a state ture” among minority communities. †

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By David M. Thomas Children today easily fall prey to great fear. There is enough evidence for them to create a huge case for I remember standing at the door of our family home themselves that it’s dangerous even to get out of bed in

watching as each of our seven children walked to catch the morning. CNS photo from Reuters the school bus at the corner or went out to play in envi- So what can a family do? rons around our home. It helps if parents reflect on the fact that children When I first bid them goodbye three decades ago as don’t think as they do. they went “outside,” I was mostly at peace. So were Children’s minds are fluid and can easily elevate a they. simple news event or a passing parental comment into Now there’s a different “outside” and neither they, tragic proportions. So parents need to listen carefully to nor I, feel fully at ease as they step into a world that their children’s view of what’s happening in the world. seems a little darker and a little more foreboding than it This does not mean dismissing what’s happening by used to be. saying that it doesn’t matter. It does. But with reason- But enter it, they must, as I try to assure them—with able precautions, we can keep on living a happy and rel- prayers for heavenly protection in my heart—that we’ll atively peaceful life. all be watching that they remain safe. Also, note children’s silences. That’s often an impor- I want them to have a good time, a time during which tant indicator that a child is overwhelmed with questions they can be happy and playful. But I know it’s not as and even fears. Talk about what’s happening in the easy these days—no matter where you live—for chil- world around the dinner table or in the car while going dren to retain a feeling of holy innocence. to soccer practice or music lessons. For children, fears can basically come from one of I believe parents should try to give their children the two directions—from the outside world of neighbor- view that the world is filled with good people, too. hood, local community or the world at large, and from There are watchful and caring people in the schools, the inside the home. neighborhood, the home. Outside fears are generated especially by what we Recognize the causes of excessive fear, know how it view in news reports. Sometimes the events can be quite especially attacks children and, through conversation scary for a child’s mind. and reassurance, allow your children to know and expe- Drive-by shootings in a distant neighborhood can be rience the goodness of life so generously desired for all thought by a child to be close by. The terrible terrorist of us by God. attacks of 9-11 can feel like something that could hap- pen anywhere. (David M. Thomas is the family life editor with Benziger Perhaps Mom or Dad take occasional business trips. Publishing and co-director of the Bethany Family Children can fall prey to great fear unless parents reassure them What might happen if there is terrorism where they are? Institute in Denver.) † that, with precautions, they can be safe and happy. Add to that the terrible violence that can erupt in a school building. This risk can be especially difficult for some children, particularly when their own school takes Responsible parents set limits for children security measures. “Why are uniformed policemen walking around in By Christopher Carstens numbed youngsters are very quiet, but there is more our school?” opportunity for growth and learning, along with the The children know. Parents want safe, healthy and happy children. increased noise, when children deal with their normal We live in the Denver area only a few miles from We hope that they will be successful at school, in restlessness by finding something interesting to do in the Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. No child in sports and in social relations. We pray that they will not real world. our part of the country lives without a detailed memory get addicted to drugs, pornography or dangerous thrills. Third, among parenthood’s deadliest fears is the dread of that tragic school shooting. Finally, we cherish the dream that they won’t drop out of not being liked all the time by the children. Adding fuel to the fires of fear is the way the media of the Church right after high school. Responsible parents set standards and make sure chil- handles these events to ensure maximum emotional Parents worry about whatever threatens those dreams, dren follow them. They know that sometimes being effect. and there is a long list of problems to be scared about. As respected is more important than being liked. They insist Adults have the mental capacity to put these things in a child psychologist, I have some suggestions. that children do their homework and go to church. They perspective, but children often don’t. They desperately First, avoid catching the “paranoia of the week.” will not let them go to parties where there may not be need the help of the parent’s way of thinking to help Despite what the worried-looking TV anchor tells you, enough supervision. It is a parent’s job to make decisions them discern appropriate conclusions. it is highly unlikely that your child will be kidnapped that children are not mature enough to make on their own. Some children’s fears come from inside the home. As from her bedroom or contract Mad Cow Disease. The Finally, parents must take moral positions on what they we all know, this is not an easy time for families. next time you hear one of those stories, ask yourself, see and hear in the media. Economics play a huge role these days in creating “How many children has this really affected?” Parents cannot purify the airwaves and make sure that uncertainty and fear. Second, remember that it isn’t your job to guarantee their children never see an offensive movie. However, “What if Dad loses his job? What if Mom does? that your children are happy and entertained at all times. they can make it clear that mindless violence, obscenity What if we have to move for them to get work? What if Sometimes children will be frustrated because their and sexual exploitation materials are not acceptable in we don’t have enough money?” early attempts to solve a problem don’t work out, but their home. That may mean turning off the television, These can be quite real questions for a youngster as frustration is not an indicator of your failure. Don’t rush sending a CD with filthy lyrics back to the store, getting he or she overhears bits and pieces of conversations in and make the problem your own. Internet filtering software or limiting computer use. among adults. Children can easily fabricate a future of Likewise, boredom can be an important motivator. We Children will be grateful—when they’re about 26. doom and difficulty. can guarantee peaceful homes by getting each child his or Again, the parents’ broader perspective is needed. her own TV set and video game console. Mentally (Christopher Carstens is a psychologist in California.) † Discussion Point Prayer helps minimize fears This Week’s Question by talking with them and by advising them.” (Josefina Ramos, St. Anthony, Idaho) As a parent, what do you fear? What has helped you handle such fears? “My fear is the general decline of morals in society. “My fear is my children pulling away from the My faith in the Lord has helped me with this. I know Church. My faith has helped me to handle this fear.” that God is always here for us.” (Linda Neumeyer, (Glenda Holden, Opelika, Ala.) Linwood, Mich.) “My fear is the war—having to send our children to Lend Us Your Voice fight for something that I, personally, don’t think we should be involved with. Prayer helps me to handle An upcoming edition asks: Describe a parish small- The Florida Catholic this fear. I pray that the conflict will soon be group experience and a related discussion or project. resolved.” (Isabel Hernandez, Portage, Ind.) To respond for possible publication, write to Faith “My fear is that my children will grow up to be bad Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. kids. I handle this fear by trying to be a good parent— 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Ed Foster Jr., Page 18 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Research for the Church/ James D. Davidson Catholic patriots: Archbishop John Ireland (I) Catholicism by Fifteenth in a series bishop in the history of the United States. disfranchisement or exile!” he roared, and He was an ardent Republican and didn’t later wrote gleefully to Cardinal Gibbons, the numbers There have been many deeply patriotic hesitate to attend Republican rallies. This “People were wicked enough to see in American Catholic prelates, but the prize was bound to precipitate one of the many these words an allusion to His Lordship of In 2000, the U.S. population totaled for the most outspoken crises in his life. Rochester.” about 280 million people, 64 million of in the history of the During the elections of 1894, Ireland Bishop Ireland first gained national whom were Catholic United States undoubt- appeared at Republican rallies in New attention as a vigorous patriot at the Third (about 23 percent of edly goes to York City. This “invasion” of the Council of Baltimore, which opened on the total U.S. popula- Archbishop John Archdiocese of New York was deeply Nov. 10, 1884. He already had a reputa- tion). There were Ireland of St. Paul, resented by Archbishop Michael Corrigan tion as a powerful orator and was, there- about 46,000 priests, Minn. He was vigor- and by Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid of fore, invited to give an address. He or about 1,390 Catho- ously pro-American, Rochester. The latter was so aroused that selected as his topic “The Catholic lics for every priest. he was proud of it, and he denounced Ireland from the pulpit of Church and Civil Society.” He recognized But, what do these he had not the slightest the Rochester cathedral while clad in his the fact that the eyes of the country were statistics mean in the patience with anybody full episcopal robes and brandishing his focused on what was happening at context of the world who wasn’t. crosier. During the sermon, Bishop Baltimore, so he felt that they wanted to population and global Fearless, powerful, oratorical, impetu- McQuaid announced that in order to keep hear a statement about the attitude of the Catholicism? What percent of the world’s ous, he managed to get himself in trouble the holy office of bishop free from entan- Church toward the form of government population lives in the United States? Does time and again with his fellow bishops or glements with any political party, he him- found in the United States. the U.S. have a large or small percentage of with Rome because of his outspoken man- self had refrained from voting for the past So he said: “There is no conflict Catholics? What percent of all Catholic ner, and sometimes he had to rely on his 27 years. between the Catholic Church and America. priests are located in the U.S.? How does good friend, Cardinal James Gibbons, to There was no way a man like I could not utter one syllable that would the ratio of laypeople to priests in this coun- get him out of trouble. Archbishop Ireland could keep from belie, however remotely, either the Church try compare with laity-to-priest ratios in It would be hard to find a man more responding to that attack. He didn’t reply or the Republic, and when I assert, as I now other places? devoted to American freedom than at once, however, but waited a few solemnly do, that the principles of the To answer these questions, I consulted Archbishop Ireland. He also participated months until he delivered an address on Church are in thorough harmony with the Bryan Froehle and Mary Gautier’s recent in partisan politics, undoubtedly to a “American Citizenship” in Chicago. “Any interests of the Republic, I know in the book Global Catholicism (Orbis Books, greater extent than any other American American who refuses to vote deserves depths of my soul that I speak the truth.” † 2003). It provides worldwide data on Catholicism. Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes At the outset of the 21st century, there were 6 billion people in the world. The largest share of the world’s population How to spend a Sunday mor ning (61 percent) was located in Asia, which had about 3.7 billion people. The American Most people, not just churchgoers, About the time our nest emptied, we about real people who are kind, creative, continent ranked a distant second with have their little Sunday rituals. Favorite started to watch “Sunday Morning” on eccentric or whatever qualities they dis- 14 percent of the world’s population (826 parts of this day of CBS while eating breakfast before Mass. play that week. Always, these pieces million people, about one-third of whom rest are often comfort- The program’s founder and first host, emphasize the essential goodness of peo- lived in the United States). Africa was able routines such as Charles Kuralt, called it a “magazine” ple. They seem to us to be illustrations of third, with 13 percent of the world’s popu- reading the funnies or show. He thanked his audience for allow- how God’s creatures reflect his image in lation (789 million people). Europe was going out to brunch. ing him to visit and “ask their minds to all its wonder and variety. fourth, with 12 percent (702 million peo- Recently, on come out and play.” We took him up on For example, one story told of an ple). In fifth place was Oceania, which had National Public Radio the offer and, ever since, it’s been one of 84-year-old lady in Kansas, who went only 1 percent (30 million people). The (where else?), I heard our favorite Sunday musts. about day after day, rain or shine, picking U.S. population of 280 million was about a little essay about We were, and are, hooked by his idea up soda cans for recycling. Her goal was 5 percent of the total world population. atheists’ Sunday because the program truly offers intellec- to earn $30,000 for the construction of a The world’s Catholic population was doings, described in tual challenges as well as intelligent enter- community swimming pool. When her just over 1 billion people (about 17 per- songs devoted to their determinedly unre- tainment. There’s no sex, violence, bad determination finally paid off after a few cent of the world’s total population). The ligious activities. These non-hymns have language or meanness. Imagine that. years, she was the first to enter the new most Catholic continent, percentage-wise, lyrics like, “I’m lying here in bed, just in The host begins by listing the “articles” pool, surrounded by applauding towns- was America, which was 63 percent time to miss church.” Well, to each his which will appear during the show’s hour people. Catholic (a total of 519 million Catholics own inspiration! and a half. These usually include a short Another showed us a man who created in North and South America, In our family, in earlier times the summary of current news and in-depth a fairyland park in his rundown neighbor- Mesoamerica and the Caribbean). Europe Sunday timetable included wrestling eight interviews with painters, musicians, hood, constructed from old bottles and was second, with 40 percent of its popula- people into the proper mood and attire for authors or other artists. The subjects may cans. And another told of a retired logger tion being Catholic (280 million people). church, then attending Mass and enjoying be folk, pop, classical, nature or any who regularly makes music with a friend, Oceania ranked third percentage-wise a big breakfast with bacon, eggs and aspect of our culture. playing a handsaw. (27 percent Catholic), but last in the total homemade sweet rolls afterward. There’s a movie or television review by That’s the kind of thing that makes number of Catholics (8 million). After a quiet afternoon and dinner, it critic John Leonard, and humorous essays Sunday mornings a pleasure at our house. The United States was most similar to was time for baths, pajamas and the about things like post-holiday fruitcake- It serves to reinforce what comes later in Oceania percentage-wise, but had a much weekly Popcorn Party during which the throwing contests. Of course, if something the day. larger number of Catholics (64 million). kids snacked and watched “The Wonderful like 9/11 occurs, serious coverage occu- Africa was fourth, with a population that World of Disney” on TV. If times were pies the entire program. (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the was 16 percent Catholic (130 million peo- flush, the treats were chips and soda pop, But, the best parts of every Sunday’s Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular ple). Asia was the least Catholic continent in leaner times popcorn and Kool-Aid. offering are always the charming essays columnist for The Criterion.) † (only 3 percent). Its Catholic population totaled 107 million people. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister In 2000, there were 405,178 priests worldwide. Fifty-one percent of all priests (208,659) lived in Europe. Thirty percent Being excited about life despite its challenges (120,841) were in North and South America, Mesoamerica and the Caribbean Because Valentine’s Day is next week, them I can’t be quiet when I have so much two hearts alone for an hour, calming (with 11 percent of the world’s priests in I am sharing something lovingly written in life to be excited about!” frazzled nerves with a simple embrace, the United States). Next came Asia at 11 by Gail M. That’s Gail!—despite suffering myas- quiet music and candlelight, taking the percent (43,566 priests) and Africa at 7 Renderman in her thenia gravis. MG is a neuromuscular dis- time to do the little things, remembering percent (27,165 priests). Oceania was last, book Don’t Drive on ease causing extreme weakness and what brought you together in the first with 1 percent (4,947 priests). On a global the Sidewalk: fatigue (something we have in common). place, dancing to your own music, any- basis, there were 2,579 Catholics for Inspirations through Despite MG, as a former advertising time, knowing that someone will be there every Catholic priest. the Detours of Life. executive experience, she’s developed on the worst of days, a tender kiss, a gen- Concerning Catholic laypeople, the Gail is a member GR8 Eagle Promotions for speaking and tle voice, sometimes just a fleeting best ratio was in Europe, which had of St. Mary Parish— writing enterprises, as well as being a moment or it can be always and forever!” 1,343 Catholics for each priest (about the Holy Family Mary Kay Cosmetics representative. Because she was often sick as a girl, same ratio as in the United States). Oceania Community of Fond Gail’s Christian values are strongly Gail said she “began writing poetry to ranked second, with 1,658 Catholics per du Lac, Wis. An inspi- reflected in her book, where Scripture pas- entertain myself, to communicate with my priest. Coming in third was Asia, which rational writer and speaker with physical sages accompany her poetry and prose. best friend, God, and to encourage others had 2,463 laypeople per priest. America challenges, she credits her husband and Now, here’s something from the book through difficult situations.” ranked fourth, with 4,298 Catholics per two children as being “the lights of my appropriate not only for Valentine’s, but Readers can learn more by contacting priest. In last place was Africa, which had life,” giving her “unconditional support all the time. She wrote the following in Gail Renderman at P.O. Box 883, Fond du 4,786 Catholics per priest. and encouragement” in daily life. She also separate lines, but I share it this way to Lac, WI 54936-0883 or by e-mailing her In short, the United States had about praises parents, extended family and save space. at [email protected] or through her 5 percent of the world’s population, about friends for help. Recently, she shared this Visualize each line beginning with Web site at www.gailrenderman.com. Her 6 percent of all Catholic laypeople, about with me: “Love is …” and followed by: “A glance, book on living with faith, hope, love, 11 percent of all Catholic priests, and “When people see me in church, they a wink, the touch of a hand, a kind act, a courage and good humor can be found in among the most favorable Catholics-to- comment about the license plate I have on gentle word spoken, a whisper, helping in books stores and on the Internet. priests ratios anywhere in the world. the back of my motorized wheelchair. It a calm manner, trying to think on each says NEVRQIT!” Others comment “it other’s level, sharing the housework, a (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of Christ (James D. Davidson is a professor of means Never Quiet, because I love to sing loving note placed where it can be found, the King Parish in Indianapolis, is a regu- sociology at Purdue University in West and I’m always cracking jokes. … I tell doing something special for each other, lar columnist for The Criterion.) † Lafayette, Ind.) † The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004 Page 19

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, February 9 Friday, February 13 Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 Psalm 132:6-10 Psalm 81:10-15 • Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 by God, he gave himself totally to the Mark 6:53-56 Mark 7:31-37 • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 service of the Lord. • Luke 5:1-11 He capsulizes the message about Jesus. Christ died for the sins of all Tuesday, February 10 Saturday, February 14 humanity. He rose after being crucified. Scholastica, virgin Cyril, monk The first section of the Book of Isaiah Risen, as victor over death, Jesus was 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 Methodius, bishop supplies this weekend’s first reading. seen by Cephas, or Peter, and by Psalm 84:3-5, 10-11 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 The author of this 500 other men. section wrote before In other words, Peter had the actual Mark 7:1-13 Psalm 106:6-7, 19-22 the two Hebrew king- experience of seeing the risen Lord. So Mark 8:1-10 doms, formed after did others. The testimony of so many can Wednesday, February 11 the division of the one be believed. Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday, February 15 kingdom of Solomon, For the last reading, the Church this 1 Kings 10:1-10 Sixth Sunday in were overwhelmed by weekend presents the Gospel of Luke. Psalm 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 Ordinary Time foreign conquerors. It is a familiar story. Jesus, together Times, however, with Peter, enters a boat, and Peter rows Mark 7:14-23 Jeremiah 17:5-8 were threatening. The into deep water. Jesus tells Peter to lower Psalm 1:1-4, 6 author of this first the nets, but Peter protests. They have Thursday, February 12 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 section apparently was of the nobility, or worked all night to catch fish, but they 1 Kings 11:4-13 Luke 6:17, 20-26 at least the author had access to the cir- have caught none. Psalm 106:3-4, 35-37, 40 cles around the king. This opportunity However, obeying Jesus, Peter, along allowed the author to see what was with James and John, lower the nets and Mark 7:24-30 occurring as decisions actually were the catch is abundant. made about national policy. Finally, Jesus spoke to Peter, reassur- The times were especially threatening ing him and telling him that he will catch Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen in the author’s mind because, in so many men in the future, not fish. places, the author saw evidence not sim- ply of poor judgment, but of judgment Reflection that was poor because it did not include For weeks, the Church has stressed for Church law allows for God. us the lessons of Christmas, the Epiphany For this author, now regarded as one and the baptism of the Lord. Jesus is of the great prophets, ignoring God Lord. He assumed our sins. He assumed cremation before burial meant doom. our nature. He reconciles us with God, God was an immediate and powerful and God with us. He is the source of life My aunt died recently at the age plans with their family. reality for the prophet. This reading and of God’s merciful forgiveness. Qof 92. Her son, who was in charge of Many people still find accompanying speaks of an actual appearance by God. Jesus is absolutely necessary for salva- funeral arrangements, the body to the grave, and later visiting Moreover, God commissioned the tion. He is the mediator with the had his mother’s body the site of the burial, a significant part of prophet to speak and to write on behalf Almighty. His Ascension did not leave us cremated after the grieving. of righteousness. orphans. funeral Mass then had Thus, especially when children are In this story, God anoints the lips of This Lord, God in the midst of her ashes buried in the involved, parents, grandparents and others the prophet with an ember. Fire often is humans, is still in our midst. After having cemetery near her should explain what will happen at the the symbol of divine presence and activ- given us the joyful news of the Lord’s family’s burial site. funeral and burial, and to be certain that ity in the Scriptures. Moses found God in identity and mission on these great feasts Shortly afterward, the children are both psychologically and a burning bush. In the Acts of the of late December and early January, the the same was done for spiritually prepared. Apostles, the Holy Spirit appears in the Church consoles us that the Lord still a deceased friend. form of tongues of fire. lives with us. Another friend told As a member of the hospital ministry This holy ember cleanses. The prophet The ultimate message is about Peter me that it is a serious sin for a Catholic to Qof our parish, a patient asked me why is purified. To God’s invitation, the and the other Apostles. Jesus called them, be cremated. the pope wears a skullcap. prophet enthusiastically responds posi- in the divine outreach of love that once What does the Church or the Bible say One of the priests said it goes back to tively. summoned Isaiah to be a prophet. about cremation? (New York) ancient days. St. Paul’s First Epistle to Corinth is Through Peter and the Apostles, Jesus Should I just say it is to keep his head the second reading. still speaks to us. Through them, Jesus At one period during the past few warm? (New Jersey) In this reading, Paul insists that God still works the great wonders—the likes Ahundred years, certain anti-Christian called him to bear the Good News of of which once excited men and women groups promoted cremation as a way of The zuchetto (“skullcap”) worn by the Jesus far and wide. Paul confesses that on the highways of Galilee and on the rejecting belief in the Resurrection. Apope is the remnant of a larger cap once he persecuted Christians, but called shore of its sea. † The Catholic Church, and other formerly worn under the miter, the large Christians, prohibited it for that reason. pointed headdress worn by bishops, It’s been a long time, however, since that abbots and some others. My Journey to God argument was raised, so cremation is no The cap’s purpose was to protect the longer forbidden. miter, which was usually made of more Traditional burial is still preferred, but precious cloth. economic, family or other factors some- The zuchetto now is too small for that times make cremation an understandably purpose, but like many ecclesiastical vest- A Useless Broken Thing practical choice. ments, which once had a practical pur- At present, more than one-fifth of pose, it remains part of liturgical ceremo- How can it be that you would care American Catholics choose cremation, nial dress. For such as myself, and the Church’s funeral ritual explicitly A useless broken thing? provides ceremonies for those who have (A free brochure answering questions that been or will be cremated before interment Catholics ask about cremation and other You, stretching out your body in a cemetery. funeral customs is available by sending a On the cross to take us into the As in the funerals you describe, the stamped, self-addressed envelope to Realm of heaven that we may know body of the deceased person should, if Father John Dietzen, Box 325, Peoria, IL Love. possible, be present for all funeral litur- 61651. Questions may be sent to Father gies—the vigil service, Mass and prayers Dietzen at the same address or by e-mail I, dirt clinging, rags for dress, of commendation after Mass. in care of [email protected].) † Open sores of sin engraved In this circumstance, cremation takes Upon my soul. place later, and the ashes are buried in a

Groping within the deep pit CNS photo courtesy Kairos cemetery or mausoleum. Readers may submit prose Ashes should not be scattered over Blinded by my own iniquity or poetry for faith column Feeling lost and abandoned Out of the darkness into water or land, or kept in a relative’s house Begging for help. Your lambent light. or closet as some people apparently have The Criterion invites readers to sub- done. In other words, cremated remains mit original prose or poetry relating to And then, Tears of joy surge into my soul should be treated with the same dignity faith or experiences of prayer for pos- There you are! Transforming love cauterizes every given to the deceased body. sible publication in the “My Journey to Standing beside me defect. Inhumation (traditional burial) was God” column. Extending your saving hand. How can it be that you would care almost universal in ancient Jewish Near Lenten reflections also are appreci- For a useless broken thing? East culture, so there would be no reason ated. Please include name, address, Your dazzling gaze penetrates for cremation to be discussed in the Bible. parish and telephone number with sub- My being and lifts me By Trudy Bledsoe Not to be buried was considered such a missions. great curse that even executed criminals Send material for consideration to (Trudy Bledsoe is a member of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis as well as the received a decent burial. “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, secular order of the Discalced Carmelites at the Monastery of the Resurrection in Finally, it is good to be reminded that P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Indianapolis.) individuals considering cremation should or e-mail to [email protected]. † carefully and thoroughly discuss their Page 20 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan Indianapolis. Euchre party, February 12 Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The 1:30 p.m. Information: 317-636- St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 N. Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, 4828. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Author Scott Hahn’s video sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- Mount St. Francis Retreat cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. series, “A Closer Look at Center, Floyd County. Francis2 Christ’s Church: Answering Notices must be in our office by 5 p.m. Thursday one week event for young adults, 6-8 p.m. Common Objections,” continues in advance of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Information: 812-933-4439 or with “Purgatory, Holy Fire,” Active List, 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. 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Informa- Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., series, “A Closer Look at 12 miles south of Versailles), 923-8817 or e-mail mtstfran@ Planning (NFP) class, 9-11 a.m. cris.com. tion: 317-782-7999. Indianapolis. Prayer group, Information: 317-228-9276. Christ’s Church: Answering “Family Faith Talks,” 7 p.m., prayers for priests and religious, Common Objections,” continues Mass, 8 p.m., with Father Elmer February 14 February 25 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- St. Benedict Church, 111 S. with “Purgatory, Holy Fire,” Burwinkel. Information: 812- Christ the King Parish, 1827 Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- 2569. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Terre 11:45 a.m. Information: 317- 689-3551 or e-mail frburwink@ Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Haute Deanery Candlelight Mass 283-5508. seidata.com or log on to Schoen- polis. “Forming a Sacramental Beech Grove. Ash Wednesday Cordiafonte House of Prayer, for Married Couples, 7:30 p.m. statt Web site at Life for Service in the Church: mini-retreats, 9 a.m.-noon or 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Information: 812-232-8400 or St. Anthony Parish, Parish Cen- www.seidata.com/~frburwink. The Sacraments of Initiation,” 6-9 p.m., reservation deadline Monday silent prayer group, log on to www.thdeanery.org. ter, 379 N. Warman Ave., 9:30 a.m.-noon. First in a three- Feb. 11. Registration: 317-788- 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- February 10 part weekly series offered 7581. St. Francis Home Health and 0154. through the Ecclesial Lay Minis- Hospice, 438 S. Emerson Ave., Weekly try program. Information: 317- Tuesdays Greenwood. Session five, six- 955-6451. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe part, weekly bereavement sup- Sundays Holy Rosary Church, 520 Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- Get Debt Free! port group for any adult grieving February 15 herds of Christ rosary, prayers Stevens St., Indianapolis. the death of a loved one, 6:30-8 St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Infor- after 7 p.m. Mass. Consolidate your debts in 20 minutes p.m. Information: 317-865-2092. J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. mation: 317-636-4478. Black History Month obser- Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th by phone, internet or of fice visit! February 10-12 vance, Youth Sunday Mass, St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. St., Beech Grove. Prayer St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Dominican Father Arthur Cavitt Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- group, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Save 30 to 100% on credit card interest 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indian- of St. Louis, presider, 10 a.m., apolis. Three-night parish mis- followed by youth social, polis. 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Spanish Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. Mon- Indiana, Mass and healing ser- Church, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian prayer group and conversation, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, day, rosary, 8 p.m. Open until Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 vice, 7 p.m. St., Greenwood. Rosary and 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- midnight. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Third Saturdays Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. 4065. apolis. Exposition of the Blessed Third Mondays St. Michael the Archangel Sacrament, prayer service, Saturdays St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th Third Thursdays Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Immaculate Heart of Mary 7:30 p.m. St., Indianapolis. Young Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Church, 5692 Central Ave., Clinic for Women (abortion Widowed Group, sponsored by Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Precious Infants monthly pro-life Indianapolis. 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St. Francis Medical Clinics, 110 Circle meeting, noon, dessert church for Benediction. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- N. 17th Ave., Suite 300, Beech and beverages served. Informa- St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect ment, between Masses, noon- St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mick- tion: 317-849-5840. Fourth Wednesdays St., Indianapolis. Mass in Grove. Chronic pain support 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-636- ley Ave., Indianapolis. Adora- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 English, 4 p.m. group, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Informa- 4478. tion of the Blessed Sacrament, tion: 317-831-1177. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Benedic- Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Mass and anointing of the sick, 6 SS. Francis and Clare Church, tion, 5:30 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Third Wednesdays Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not p.m. Information: 317-831-4142. 5901 Olive Branch Road, Information: 317-244-9002. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Afraid” holy hour, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Greenwood. Mass, 6:30 a.m., Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour Information: 317-244-9002. Last Sundays adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Monthly St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: Holy Rosary Church, 520 ment, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., rosary and Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 317-784-5454. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Divine Mercy Chaplet, 11 a.m., First Sundays polis. Sacred Heart devotion, N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Novena to Our Lady of Benediction, 8 p.m. Information: St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. St. Jude Church, 5353 Prayer for vocations, rosary, Perpetual Help, 11:15 a.m. Infor- 317-859-HOPE. Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, Information: 317-632-9349. McFarland Road, Indianapolis. eucharistic adoration, Benedic- mation: 317-636-4478. † 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 246-4555. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. polis. Young adult Bible study, Fatima Knights of Columbus, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317- 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- ment, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Informa- Advertise in 632-9349. polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- tion: 317-638-5551. tion: 317-638-8416. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, First Mondays Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Indianapolis. Prayer service for Archbishop O’Meara Catholic New Albany. Adoration con- TThhee CCrriitteerriioonn!! peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., cluding with confessions at Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 6 p.m. Benediction, 6:45 p.m. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., Indiana’s Largest Mass, 6 p.m. Information: 317- First Tuesdays Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- 831-4142. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. tion, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Benedic- 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- tion, rosary, noon, Mass, Weekly Newspaper Thursdays sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235- the Blessed Sacrament for voca- 4996. Ave., Beech Grove. Adoration of tions, 7:30 p.m. Call 236-1572 to advertise! the Blessed Sacrament, 9 a.m.- First Saturdays 5 p.m., Benediction, 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Our Lady of the Greenwood Mass, 5:30 p.m. Road W., Sellersburg. Holy Church, 335 S. Meridian St., hour for religious vocations, Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, St. Malachy Church, 326 N. Benediction and exposition of 7:30 a.m., sacrament of reconcil- Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy the Blessed Sacrament after iation, rosary, meditations fol- I believe sharing is something you never outgrow . of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: 7 p.m. Mass. lowing Mass. 317-852-3195. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Holy Angels Church, 740 W. It isn’t supposed to end in kindergarten. Or when we Our Lady of the Greenwood School, 2801 W. 86th St., 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- Church, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Indianapolis. Indiana Autism sition of the Blessed Sacrament, St., Greenwood. Faith-sharing and Sertoma Club meeting, 11 a.m.-noon. get older. I believe sharing is a way of life. But why stop group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 7-9 p.m., child care provided. 317-856-7442. Information: 317-885-7295. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, Chapel, there? Nothing can keep us from giving. The Catholic St. Lawrence Church, Chapel, First Fridays 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- “I” St., Bedford Exposition of 2 p.m. Community Foundation has a number of financial tools ment, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mass. the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 a.m. Sat. St. Anthony Church, 379 N. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. morning, reconciliation, Fri. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- that can help you help the Church carry on its mission, 4-6 p.m., Sat. 8-9 a.m., “Child- Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, polis. Adult Bible study, 6 p.m. ren of Hope” program, Holy 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. Information: 317-632-9349. hour for children. Information: from simple one-time gifts to endowments. For more 812-275-6539. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Christ the King Chapel, 1827 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: polis. Marian prayers for priests, ways to remember the Church in your estate, ask for Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, 317-831-4142. 5:30-6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m., devotions following Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Jim Wathen at 800-382-9836. Fatima Knights of Columbus, Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Information: 317-784-5454. praise and worship, 8 a.m., then polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- SACRED gathering in the tion: 317-638-8416. St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Exposition of school. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, the Blessed Sacrament after Second Mondays 8 a.m. until Communion service, Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian Church at Mount St. Francis. 1 p.m. St., Indianapolis. Adult religious Holy hour for vocations to education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- priesthood and religious life, tion: 317-638-5551. Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. 7 p.m. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. Second Tuesdays 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Mass-5 p.m. St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Thursday silent prayer group, Dr., Indianapolis. Support 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- SS. Francis and Clare Church, Group for Separated and 0154. 5901 Olive Branch Road, Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Infor- Greenwood. Mass, 8 a.m., ado- mation: Archdiocesan Office of St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth ration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 St., New Albany. Shepherds of Heart Chaplet, 8:30 a.m., Divine or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. Christ prayers for lay and reli- Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. Informa- gious vocations, 7 p.m. tion: 317-859-4673. Second Thursdays St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Fridays Christ the King Church, 1827 Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- for priestly and religious voca- Main St., Plainfield. Adoration polis. Exposition of the Blessed tions, 7 p.m. of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- Second Saturdays vice. St. Agnes Parish, Brown County Blessed to be a Blessing St. Lawrence Church, Chapel, Public Library, Nashville. 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Brown County Widowed Page 22 The Criterion Friday, February 6, 2004

Grandfather of three. Great- of five. Great-grandfather of grandfather of one. four. G. Christopher Duffy helped the KONOVSEK, Frances, 95, SCHWARTZEL, John C., 88, archdiocese start weekly TV Mass Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, St. Mary, New Albany, Jan. 26. Rest in peace Jan. 20. Sister of Mary Father of Alice Hart, Mary St. Luke parishioner G. Duffy moved to Indianapolis Gunderson. Landherr, Sarah Schwartzel and Christopher Duffy of Indian- with his family in 1975 and apolis, a well-known business- began a longtime career in Please submit in writing to our St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 19. KRINER, Joyce M., 65, Margaret Wells. Brother of Mary man, civic leader and Church broadcasting. office by 10 a.m. Thursday Husband of Bertha de Gortari. St. Roch, Indianapolis, Jan. 24. Eugenia Hodapp, Suzanne volunteer, died on Jan. 28 of He served as general man- before the week of publication; Father of Alma Willard, Mother of Tony Baucum. Sister Nunnelley and James complications from polycystic ager of WTHR Channel 13 in be sure to state date of death. Patricia, Alejandro, Alfonso and of Theresa Callahan, Carolyn Schwartzel. Grandfather of kidney disease. He was 67. Indianapolis and later became a Obituaries of archdiocesan Mayricio de Gortari. Evans, Dorothy Myers, seven. Great-grandfather of five. Two decades ago, Duffy was founding partner and general priests serving our archdiocese Darlene, Harvey and Joe DILLON, Audrey M., 89, STICCO, Sylvio, 87, instrumental in helping the manager of WPDS-TV, now are listed elsewhere in The Renforth. St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 8. St. Andrew, Richmond, Jan. 19. archdiocese establish a locally WXIN Channel 59, in Criterion. Order priests and Mother of Steven M. Dillon. LAMPING, Leo, 20, Mother of Nancy Murray, produced, weekly TV Mass. Indianapolis. religious sisters and brothers Sister of Ruth Hodowanski and St. Michael, Brookville, James and Thomas Sticco. He also was active in a num- Duffy also was president are included here, unless they John Leahy. Grandmother of Jan. 15. Son of Stephen P. and Grandmother of nine. Great- ber of Church and civic projects and chief executive officer of are natives of the archdiocese two. Great-grandmother of four. Barbara J. (Gillman) Lamping. grandmother of 17. Great-great- for many years. Wabash Valley Broadcasting, or have other connections to it; Brother of Jessica, Mary grandmother of two. Duffy chaired an annual the owner of WNDY Channel those are separate obituaries GOOD, Catherine (Meyer), Catherine and Steve Lamping appeal for the Archdiocese of 23 in Indianapolis, WTHI-TV on this page. 75, Our Lady of Perpetual SWEENEY, Thomas M., 82, Help, New Albany, Jan. 18. Jr. Grandson of Joan Gillman. St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 14. Indianapolis and was a former and radio in Terre Haute, and BLACK, James J., 66, Wife of Charles Good Sr. MOORE, Clarice A., 68, Husband of Marjorie Sweeney. board member of Cathedral other media-related companies. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Mother of Diane Cooke, Mary St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Father of Marguerite, John, High School in Indianapolis He was a past president of Jan. 21. Father of Kelly Black. Lou Hubbard, Cindy Hytken, Jan. 20. Wife of Darrel Moore. Michael and Thomas Sweeney. and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods the Indiana Broadcaster’s Brother of Gerald Black and Janet Rudy and William Von College near Terre Haute. Association and had been Mother of Mona Duncan, Mary, WILDEY, Kathleen E., 62, Dick Tulli. Grandfather of one. Meyer. Stepmother of Charles The Mass of Christian inducted into the Indiana David and John Moore. Grand- St. Michael, Greenfield, Jan. 7. CESNIK, Rose L., 93, Good Jr. Sister of Mary Benton. mother of 12. Burial was celebrated on Feb. 2 Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame. Wife of Jack E. Wildey. Mother St. Michael the Archangel, Indi- Grandmother of 12. Great- at St. Luke Church in He also was a member of MOORMAN, Sylvester A., 92, of Jack Jr. and Kevin Wildey. anapolis, Jan. 15. Mother of grandmother of three. Indianapolis. Burial followed at the Indianapolis Athletic Club, St. Anthony of Padua, Morris, Daughter of Margaret Shepard Charles L. Cesnik. Grand- Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in which honored him as Irishman GUNTHER, Lester, 82, Most Jan. 12. Father of Arnold, Gold. Sister of Marilyn Fillen- Indianapolis. of the Year in 1987. mother of four. Great-grand- Precious Blood, New Middle- Herbert and Michael Moorman. mother of six. worth, Peggy Kennedy, Bernard Duffy was born on Aug. 15, Surviving are his wife, town, Jan. 20. Husband of Brother of Mary Rennekamp. and John Shepard. Grand- 1936, in Cleveland. Roberta (Hahn) Duffy; four CONDON, Ryan Patrick, 31, Verna (Weis) Gunther. Father of Grandfather of 11. Great-grand- mother of three. He completed more than children, Maureen, Karen, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Rowena Hoehn and Marilyn father of seven. 20 years of service in the Susan and Christopher Duffy; a Jan. 22. Husband of Anne K. Gunther. Grandfather of 10. WILLIAMS, Mary K. REANY, Catherine, 90, (Komendo), 97, St. Michael, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and brother, James Duffy; and three (Henry) Condon. Son of Derry Great-grandfather of 21. St. Mary, Aurora, Jan. 12. Sister retired as a major. grandchildren. † and Patricia (Kelly) Condon. Indianapolis, Jan. 22. Aunt of JARMAN, Thelma M., 95, of Eva Burger. two. † Brother of Katie and Courtney St. Gabriel, Connersville, Condon. REBOULET, Donald G., 72, Franciscan Sister Maria Werle Jan. 26. Mother of Richard St. Michael, Greenfield, DAUBY, Gervase F., 84, Vandeventer. Dec. 27. Husband of Mary Franciscan Sister served 70 years at Oldenburg St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 21. JONES, Charles A., 89, Reboulet. Father of Julie Father of Donna Kessler, Diane Marie de Lourdes St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 28. Bowman, Donna Ledford, Amy Mass of Christian Burial for who attended Immaculate Mahoney, Darlene Welling and Husband of Ruth M. Jones. Mansoori, David, Joe, John and Franciscan Sister Maria Werle Conception Academy, now Gary Dauby. Brother of Evalyn was a teacher Father of Charles T., Daniel P. Matt Reboulet. Brother of was celebrated on Dec. 6 in the Oldenburg Academy, adjacent Oberhausen and Margie Sturm. and Joseph K. Jones. Grand- Marjorie Glaser and Harry and librarian motherhouse chapel of the to the convent. Grandfather of 10. Great-grand- father of 12. Great-grandfather Reboulet. Grandfather of 15. Sisters of the congregation of From the early 1950s until father of five. of 24. Great-grandfather of one. Franciscan Sister Marie de the Third Order of St. Francis of 1987, Sister Maria also had the Lourdes Dwenger died on DAVEY, Bernice J., 90, KIRSCHNER, Carl R., 74, SAFRANEK, Frank V., 76, Oldenburg. Burial followed in unique distinction of being the Jan. 23 at St. Clare Hall, the St. Luke, Indianapolis, Jan. 6. St. Jude, Indianapolis, Jan. 21. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, the sisters’ cemetery. first chauffeur for the health care facility for the con- Sister of Orpha Boyum and Husband of Helen F. Kirschner. Jan. 25. Father of Jean Griffin Sister Maria died on Dec. 4. Franciscan community. gregation of the Sisters of the Loren Refven. Father of Carla Sue Solomon. and Mary Stroup. Brother of She was 93. In 1990, Sister Maria retired Third Order of St. Francis, in De GORTARI, Alejandro, 83, Brother of Shirley Betzler. Phyllis Babcock. Grandfather The former Mary Ann Werle to Clare Hall, the health care Oldenburg. She was 87. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, facility at the motherhouse, The Mass of Christian and entered the Oldenburg where she continued to serve in Burial was celebrated on Franciscan community in 1932. ministry by crocheting afghans. Jan. 26 at the motherhouse She professed her final vows in Surviving are a sister, Rose chapel in Oldenburg. Burial fol- 1938. Carrara of Cincinnati, and two Join Us For A lowed in the sisters’ cemetery. Sister Maria had the unique brothers, Albert Werle of The former Esther Josephine distinction of living her 70 con- Cincinnati and Bill Werle of Dwenger was born in vent years in ministry at the Richmond. St. Valentine’s Mass Cincinnati. She entered the motherhouse in Oldenburg. Memorial gifts may be sent Oldenburg Franciscan commu- During those years, Sister to the Sisters of the congrega- nity in 1935 and professed her Maria served the community in tion of the Third Order of at final vows in 1941. many domestic services, both to St. Francis, P.O. Box 100, Sister Marie de Lourdes the sisters and to the students Oldenburg, IN 47036. † ministered as a teacher, librar- Our Lady of Peace ian and organist. She served at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Holy Cross Brother Orlando Indianapolis, Marian College in Mausoleum Chapel Indianapolis and the former Gozdowski taught at Gibault School St. Bernadette School in Holy Cross Brother Orlando assigned to Holy Cross College Indianapolis. Gozdowski died on Jan. 13 at and the Generalate of Holy Friday, February 13 She also served in the arch- the St. Joseph Medical Center Cross, both in Rome, where he diocese at St. Anthony of Padua in South Bend, Ind. He was 88. ministered for 18 years as a Parish in Morris, Immaculate The Mass of Christian secretary, purchaser, banker and 6:00 p.m. Conception Parish in Mill- Burial was celebrated on maintenance staff member. housen, St. John the Evangelist Jan. 19 in the Basilica of the Brother Orlando also served Parish in Enochsburg, St. Paul Sacred Heart at the University 12 years in Holy Cross mis- Parish in New Alsace, St. Peter of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, sions in Uganda, East Africa, as Parish in Franklin County, Ind. Burial followed in the assistant treasurer for the Celebrant: Rev. Justin Martin St. Michael Parish in Brook- brothers’ cemetery. Diocese of Fort Portal, where— ville, St. Mary Parish in North The former Edward in addition to his duties in that Vernon, St. Joseph Parish in Gozdowski was born on office—he was active in assist- Archdiocese of Indianapolis Shelbyville and St. Mary Parish Jan. 11, 1916, in Toledo. He ing Rwandan refugees arriving in Greensburg. joined the Brothers of the in Uganda. Sister Marie de Lourdes also Congregation of Holy Cross as He returned to the United A rose will be ministered at St. Joseph and a postulant on Oct. 31, 1936, States in 1977 and served at St. Anthony parishes in Evans- and began his novitiate on Bourgade High School in given to each family ville, Ind. She also taught at Feb. 1, 1937. Phoenix for two years then Catholic schools in Ohio, After his first profession, traveled to Ghana, West Africa, in memory of Illinois and Missouri. Brother Orlando worked as a where he served in the Diocese In 1992, Sister Marie de printer at Ave Maria Press at of Sunyani. Lourdes retired to the mother- the University of Notre Dame In 1983, he moved to the their loved one. house, where she ministered in for a year then ministered as a Holy Cross House at Notre the convent library. teacher and prefect at the Dame, Ind., where he painted Surviving are several Gibault School for Boys in and created calligraphy. For More Information call cousins. Terre Haute for seven years. Surviving are two sisters, Memorial contributions may Following a year at the Alice Feltman of Toledo and be sent to the Sisters of Foreign Mission Seminary of Henrietta Okulski of Erie, 317-574-8898 St. Francis, P.O. Box 100, Holy Cross in Washington, Mich., and a brother, Raymond Oldenburg, IN 47036. † D.C., Brother Orlando was Gozdowski of Sylvania, Ohio. †

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The ideal candidate would be a Roman the person hired, but may include directing one or Catholic with MTS or equivalent, having 5 years of describe bishop after accident more choirs, and providing keyboard (organ and/or pastoral ministry experience, proven collaborative PHOENIX (CNS)—The second week of testimony for piano) accompaniment at Masses. leadership, and prior leadership experience in the the prosecution’s side at the hit-and-run trial of retired Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. O’Brien concluded on Jan. 29 Interested persons should send résumé to: adult catechumenate process. Preaching and presid- with the judge denying a motion for a mistrial and the Scott Fitzgerald ing skills are important. bishop’s family members describing his mood after the acci- St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church dent. Witnesses testifying during the week included Bishop Please submit résumé online to: O’Brien’s sister and nephew, who described his reaction to 10655 Haverstick Rd. 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