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March for Life Cure attributed to intercession of Mother Theodore Guérin is

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By Jennifer Lindberg

An examination into the claim of a cure attributed to the intercession of Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin, who founded the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of- the Woods College near Terre Haute, opened in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis on Jan. 23. Dr. Andrea Ambrosi of Rome, postulator Blessed Mother Theodore for Blessed Guérin Mother Theo- dore’s Cause, and a layman who is certi- Students from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis get ready to march up Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., for the March for Life. Nearly 500 teen-agers fied to bring such causes before the and adult chaperons from the archdiocese traveled to the nations’s capital to show their support for life and ask the country’s leaders to stop abortion. Congregation of the Causes of Saints at the Vatican, believes sufficient informa- tion is available to proceed with the for- mal investigation. Young people from archdiocese defend life The official process for canonization By Andrew DeCrane and Julie Brown their voices be heard in support of life from to me.” requires that a person have two miracles conception to natural death. For youth, the march is both a source of attributed to his or her intercession. WASHINGTON—In his inaugural “Coming to the march is important inspiration and a way to let Congress and Currently, the healing of a nun with can- address, former President John F. Kennedy because it makes me realize that a lot of the rest of America know that they are not cer is the first miracle that allowed said, “In the long history of the world, only youth are interested in this cause, and that going to stand by and allow another gener- Mother Theodore to receive the honor of a few generations have been granted the in itself is something that makes me more ation to be killed by abortion. Many of the being called blessed. role of defending freedom in its hour of aware of the horrors of abortion,” said youth also felt that joining others partici- Ambrosi arrived in Indianapolis on maximum danger. I do not shrink from this Christine Goetz, a freshman from pating in the march put their opinions into Jan. 20 and spent two days working on responsibility. I welcome it.” Wichita, Kan. peaceful action, instead of adding to the details to prepare for the opening of the Though the dangers that President Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, who violence of abortion. examination and seeking additional Kennedy was referring to were different joined youth from the Archdiocese of “Coming to the march gives me a information from those who spoke than those young people faced during the Indianapolis on the march, described the renewed sense of being pro-life, and of before the Archdiocesan Tribunal. annual March for Life in Washington last sight of thousands of young people as an being helpful to the cause in a peaceful The identity of the person involved in week, the feeling is the same. Nearly 500 inspiration. way,” said Katie Obsitnik, a senior at the claim and details about the claim are youth from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis “Every year, there is a larger participa- Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. not being released publicly, said David and tens of thousands of youth from across tion and a growing respect for life,” the Alison Daeger, a sophomore at Roncalli Cox, media relations manager for the the country joined together on Jan. 22 to let archbishop said. “This is very encouraging See MARCH, page 2 Sisters of Providence. Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger, of the Diocese of Evansville, presided at the Many ways to win the ‘culture war’ on abortion opening of the investigation at the WASHINGTON (CNS)—Will the pro-life movement to ask tough ques- Catholic contributors to the book request of Archbishop Daniel M. fight against abortion in the United States tions, to entertain fresh ideas and to include Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., co- Buechlein, who was unable to attend. be won through politics and judicial consider new directions,” said Teresa R. chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus; Additional testimony regarding the appointments, with a war of words or Wagner, a former lobbyist with the Father Richard John Neuhaus, editor-in- cure will be gathered and is expected to through the larger “culture war” for the National Right to Life Committee and chief of First Things; Austin Ruse, pres- be completed by April. Afterward, the hearts and minds of Americans? editor of Back to the Drawing Board: ident of the Catholic Family & Human testimony will be sent to the apostolic It will take all that and more, said rep- The Future of the Pro-Life Movement, a Rights Institute at the United Nations; delegate in Washington, D.C., who will resentatives of the pro-life community as collection of essays just published by John M. Haas, president of the National send the information to the Congregation they gathered in Washington to mark the St. Augustine’s Press. Catholic Bioethics Center; and See INVESTIGATION, page 7 30th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and “It would be both untrue and overly dra- Raymond L. Flynn, former U.S. ambas- Doe vs. Bolton, the U.S. Supreme Court matic to say that the pro-life movement has sador to the Vatican and president of the decisions that removed state restrictions lost,” Wagner said in her preface to the Catholic Alliance. on abortion. book. “But we are not winning. And the Wagner hosted a Jan. 21 round-table “Thirty years after Roe is time for the sooner we face it, the sooner we change it.” See ABORTION, page 2 Catholics urged to imitate Christ with works of charity ST. LOUIS (CNS)—Catholics should Sister Mary Rose gave the fourth she added. That contribution can mean imitate Christ through participation in annual John M. Lally lecture on Catholic doing works of charity, donating to those charitable service, identity at the Archdiocesan Pastoral who carry out apostolates to the needy or Sister Mary Rose Center in the St. Louis suburb of praying for those serving others, she said. McGeady said in a Shrewsbury. The talk was sponsored by Sister Mary Rose, a former executive visit to St. Louis on Catholic Charities of St. Louis. of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Jan. 15. “Anything that we do in the Church Brooklyn, N.Y., took over at Covenant A member of the should be an imitation of Christ, who House in 1990. She has announced that Daughters of taught us to come after him and do as he she plans to retire in June. Charity, Sister Mary did,” Sister Mary Rose said. “He healed In her talk, she said maintaining a Rose is president of the sick, took care of the crippled, lame Catholic identity always was a key topic Covenant House, and blind, and taught everyone to love at Catholic Charities. She asked her audi- Sister Mary Rose the largest privately their neighbor.” ence the question: “Can you prove that funded agency in Those who are followers of Christ you are a Catholic?” the country providing shelter and services should find some place in their life where A baptismal certificate, marriage to homeless and runaway youths. they are contributing to charitable service, See CHARITY, page 8 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003

protection. Sixty-eight percent of Ameri- Left, Archbishop Daniel M. cans want unborn children protected by Buechlein walks with MARCH law,” Smith said. students during the March continued from page 1 Those speaking at the rally encouraged Ben Brown Photos by for Life on Jan. 22 in High School in Indianapolis, said “[the the youth as the next generation of pro-life Washington, D.C. march] is a time when many people come supporters. Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., said, Below, attending the March together to express as a group that abortion “The young generation that is coming is for Life in Washington, D.C., is wrong. It takes away the free will of coming in a force that is pro-life. God is was a way for people to show rightful human citizens.” pro-life and he is with us.” their support for pro-life While staying at The Catholic Stephanie DeRosa, a student from legislation and build University of America the night before the Manassas, Va., confirmed this feeling. “We friendships with their peers. march, many of the hundreds of young understand about life more than other gener- March for Life participants people there participated in Benediction ations,” Stephanie said. “The secular media from Roncalli High School in and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. today does not accurately reflect our opin- Indianapolis include, from This was important to the youth as Josh ions. We’re much stronger and know more left, senior Vicki Lewinski of Hawksley, a senior from Louisville, Ky., about being pro-life than they say we are.” St. Mark Parish; Patty Cain, pointed out. “It is important for us to pray Marching up Constitution Avenue with school secretary; resource while being here because prayer is the hundreds of thousands of other pro-life teacher Pat Musgrave; senior most effective solution to any problem. Americans gave the youth a feeling of sat- Anna Glowinski of St. Jude God can change anything,” he said. isfaction, knowing they were helping to Parish; and, seated, Gerard Preceding the march, a youth rally was achieve the final goal of averting millions Striby, religion coordinator. held in front of the Washington Monu- of innocent children from being murdered. ment. Members of Congress, religious It was a prayerful and wonderful experi- leaders and the president of the United ence for all. Many sang inspirational States spoke, lending their support and songs, and groups of people joined inspiration to those attending. together to pray the rosary. President George W. Bush, in a tele- “It’s exciting. I feel a lot of energy. I phone call broadcast during the rally, said, feel a lot of unity with everyone here,” “Life is a gift from God that should be said Brandon Schnarr, a senior from cherished and not taken for granted.” Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Bush called for defenders of life, liberty The next generation of youth in and the pursuit of happiness. “One day, America know their stance and are pre- every baby will be born into a family that pared to take it up. Abortion is an injustice loves their child,” he said. to society, and through the unity of youth Many congressmen and senators throughout the country and with many expressed their feelings on abortion. prayers, they will, as Sen. Sam Brown- “All life is important, and all attacks on back, R-Kan., put it, “end a culture of life must be ended,” said Rep. Chris death and replace it with a culture of life.” Smith, R-N.J., who is co-chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus. (Home school students Andrew DeCrane “Abortion is violence against children and Julie Brown are members of Holy and exploits women when they most need Rosary Parish in Indianapolis.) †

pro-life Democrats” in the House who of public opinion. Change might require that the pro-life ABORTION often provide the votes needed for pro- “Asking someone, ‘Are you for community “do what the home-school continued from page 1 life legislation to succeed. “They make choice,’ is like asking them if they like movement did,” Weyrich added. “They the difference, and pay a very dear price world peace, chocolate chip cookies, withdrew from a completely deficient discussion at the Catholic Information for their pro-life advocacy,” he said. goodness, light, newborn puppies and environment and spared their children the Center in Washington that focused on the Although he said he hoped the cuddly blankets,” Conway said. “It’s feel- dreadful things that are going on in public political aspect of the fight and found lit- Democratic Party would “find its soul good phraseology. Who doesn’t like this schools today. tle to cheer in the actions of either party again” on the abortion issue, Smith also core American value called choice?” “We can’t expect to send our kids to over the past 30 years. was critical of his own party for its “big But when Americans are asked more the movies produced by Hollywood today “There are very few people running tent” philosophy toward those who want specific questions on abortion, a very dif- and think that it won’t affect them,” he [for office] who will say, ‘I am opposed to to keep abortion legal. ferent picture emerges, the pollster said. added. abortion and I want to outlaw it,’ ” said “We always give the platform to the “There are very, very few issues in According to Ken Connor, president of Paul M. Weyrich, president of the Free opposite side, and sometimes too much, in America today that can boast the kind of the Family Research Council, it comes Congress Foundation. “Anybody who my opinion,” he said. 70 percent to 80 percent agreement seen down to “whether or not politicians and thinks we are going to substantially stop Writer and columnist Joe Sobran was on eliminating partial-birth abortion and other cultural leaders have the will to the killing of the unborn with this Senate even more blunt in his criticism of the allowing for parental notification and grasp the nettle, take up the difficult case, is kidding himself.” major political parties. consent,” Conway said. “True, we are a speak with clarity and marshal the argu- Smith, who also participated in the “Both parties keep moving to the left,” 49 percent nation in many ways, but on ments, and lead in forging the consensus discussion, found signs of progress in he said, “and the lesser evil keeps getting some of these limits to abortion on on this issue. the House, but said there is “no sense of more evil.” demand, the nation has found much “If they do, and I’m talking about urgency” among congressional leader- Those who see the road to victory in greater consensus.” politicians, pastors, priests, cultural lead- ship for ending abortion in this country. the appointment by President Bush of a Weyrich sees the fight over abortion ers, if they do, we have reason to be Republican leaders “need to say, ‘What new member of the U.S. Supreme Court more in terms of the larger skirmish over encouraged,” Connor added. “If they if this were my child?’ ” who is about to need to remember that the last seven of American culture. “We cannot put our don’t, we should be very discouraged be aborted, Smith added. nine justices appointed were put on the faith in the Republicans or anyone else because abortion not only kills our kin, it He had praise for the “40 or so court by Republican presidents, said until we change the culture,” he said. callouses our collective consciences.” † Terence P. Jeffrey, senior editor of Human Events magazine. Correction At a similar forum sponsored by the David Jacob, a teacher at Cardinal Family Research Council at the National Press Club in Washington, pollster Ritter High School in Indianapolis, was CNS photo from Reuters misidentified in a photo on page 18 of Kellyanne Conway, president and chief the Catholic Schools Week Supplement executive officer of the polling company in the Jan. 24 issue of The Criterion. in Washington, said much of the battle over abortion has been fought in the arena

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Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. the court’s 1973 legalization of abortion in Roe vs. Wade. The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003 Page 3 Parish has weathered life’s storms better than its ‘guardian angel’ By Brandon A. Evans in this community who have never set foot in the church, have no idea what The sculpted guardian of Holy Angels goes on here, but look up to the church. Parish in Indianapolis has been “looking The angel is sort of a sign of hope for the out” at the surrounding community for whole community. A. Evans Photo by Brandon many years. “I’m sure, for instance, if it was gone, It is seen as a symbol of hope, of reli- there would be many people in the com- gion and of protection, but even it can no munity who would remark about it,” he longer be protected against the slow said. destruction that time and the elements “Like the Catholic Church, an angel is bring. universal,” Lolla said. “We find angels in The aluminum statue of an angel with nearly every religion, and to me that says a child, which stands on a wooden base to anyone who passes Holy Angels that and a concrete pedestal, is faded, chipped regardless of their station in life, religion or and missing part of a wing. Past attempts background, they are loved and welcome.” to restore it have not been able to stop the “The faith community sees the angel decay. as a welcoming symbol to the parish,” “Sculptors have informed us that the Strong said. “[The angel] stands hoisted [angel] can no longer be repaired,” said out in front to welcome all to our faith Amanda Strong, a member of the parish community, regardless of who you are.” and part of the parish’s 100th anniversary Lolla said that the angel is not only planning committee. watching over the child who huddles by Holy Angels Parish was founded in its side, but also “watches over our 1903 and will have a celebration in church and the entire neighborhood. October. “An angel is a spiritual messenger sent “Our plan is to raise funds to create a from God to protect, counsel, intermedi- new angel and have the statue ready by ate and minister to the people. Our angel the anniversary celebration,” Strong said. represents all of those attributes and more The bids that have been received by to the people of Holy Angels. We in turn those willing to create a new angel have feel very strongly about the renewal of been around $40,000. our beloved angel to the former glory it The angel, which once hung over the was intended to convey,” Lolla said. door of the church, is just as much a part The parish is already accepting pledges of the parish as are the people. and funds toward the creation of a new “It’s been quite a landmark,” said angel, which the pastor hopes will be Father Clarence Waldon, the pastor since more modern. 1970. Strong said it will be made of bronze Varying estimates put the angel so it withstands the weather better. The between about 70 and 93 years old. parish will continue to raise money “Unfortunately, the angel sculpture throughout the year for the angel, and wasn’t signed,” said Donna Lolla, a mem- parishioners hope to have it ready for ber of the parish. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein to bless Strong said that it was donated by a when he comes in October to celebrate parishioner whose child had died—hence the parish’s centennial anniversary Mass. the reason why the angel stands with a The parish will also be cleaning a tapes- A sculpted metal angel and child stand in front of Holy Angels Church in Indianapolis. Because of the child. try that hangs on the altar, and parishioners statue’s deterioration over many decades, the parish—which celebrates its 100th anniversary this The left hand of the angel is extended would like to replace the kneelers. year—is trying to raise enough money to replace it with a new, bronze angel. toward the community that surrounds the “We thought the 100th anniversary cel- parish, and Father Waldon said that it ebration would be a great time to do some meet the challenge.” Jr. Drive. speaks to all people who see it, even those things to propel Holy Angels into the next Assuming they do reach that goal, the “The work on that angel will be a who have no connection to the church. century,” Strong said. “Parishioners are angel will continue to keep its perpetual visual illustration of the long-standing “The angel is a sign to the commu- committed to making the necessary sacri- vigil in the coming century at the corner history of the Catholic Church and the nity,” he said. “There are a lot of people fices to ensure that we reach our goal and of 28th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King people of faith who love it,” Lolla said. † Students and vicar general speak out against abortion

By Mary Ann Wyand Washington, D.C., for the 30th annual picture of a dismembered child of God this country] every minute,” she said. March for Life on Jan. 22. They are [displayed] on the side of a bus in “During my trip to Washington, D.C., Killing the innocent is wrong and members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Washington, D.C. 48,000 children were killed while I was must be stopped, Cathedral High School Parish in the Lafayette Diocese. “I was completely and utterly dis- marching for their cause. Forty-three mil- senior Ashley Kasdorf of Carmel, Ind., “We are living because our mothers gusted at what one human chooses to do lion children have been aborted since the told more than 300 people attending an and our fathers took the responsibility of to another without thinking about the Supreme Court decision 30 years ago. ecumenical memorial service for victims nurturing us, loving us, [and] giving us effects,” Ashley said. “Looking at the “The disregard for life must be of abortion on Jan. 26 at the Indiana War values and our God-given right to life,” bloody body parts made my stomach sink stopped,” Ashley said. “We cannot afford Memorial in Indianapolis. Sarah said after reading a poem she with the huge weight of guilt. I asked to kill the future because these children Ashley and Sarah Arthur, also a wrote for the memorial service. myself why I had been given the oppor- are the only future we have. Life is a pre- Cathedral senior, were among nearly 500 Ashley said she has “always been tunity to live while so many others had cious gift given by God and fulfilled central and southern Indiana teen-agers taught that abortion is murder and life is not even had the chance to take a breath through our parents. Killing the innocent and chaperons that participated in the precious. This lesson was heightened of air. is wrong.” archdiocesan pro-life pilgrimage to when I caught sight of the grotesque “Four hundred children are aborted [in See PRO-LIFE, page 20

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Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler The 1915 - 1994 CCriterionriterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Terrorism makes Editorial decisions about war Catholics and politics difficult in new ways

erhaps it won’t do any good. The new document attacks moral “rel- hile I was a graduate student • the use of arms must not produce Perhaps politicians will continue to ativism,” the belief that religious truth is at the Benedictine Univer- evils and disorders graver than the Pignore the appeals that Pope John relative, that there are no absolutes. The sity in Rome (1964-1966), evil to be eliminated. The power of Paul II has made to them to support pro- Vatican says that this attitude makes WPope Paul VI was the first modern means of destruction weigh life legislation. Perhaps Catholics will every possible outlook on life of equal pope to set foot in the United States. very heavily in evaluating this con- continue not only to disregard what he value. How excited we were when he dition. has said about voting for politicians who This is a particularly pernicious atti- appeared before the United Nations “These are the traditional elements are not pro-life, but will also resent the tude that seems to be prevalent among General Assembly and gave the ringing enumerated in what is called ‘the just Church’s “interference in politics.” younger Americans who prize tolerance cry in French: “Jamais la guerre! war’ doctrine. The evaluation of these Perhaps. Nevertheless, Pope John Paul of others’ beliefs, whatever they might Jamais la guerre! Never again, war! conditions for moral legitimacy had an obligation to approve the latest be, above everything else. This is the atti- War, never again! belongs to the prudential judgment of document from the Vatican, “Doctrinal tude that permits politicians to say things It was a hopeful cry after the con- those who have responsibility for the Note on Some Questions Regarding the like, “I’m personally opposed to abortion clusion of the Second Vatican common good” (#2309). Participation of Catholics in Political but I can’t force my beliefs on others.” Council. Yet, more than 20 years later, The president of the United States Life.” These are moral and ethical issues, Pope John Paul has condemned rela- I was privileged to be present as a and other world leaders are responsible as well as political issues, and the Church tivism before, especially in his 1993 bishop at the U.N. General Assembly for the common good of our global must fulfill its role of teacher. It has a encyclical Veritatis Splendor (“The when another pope—John Paul II— society that is plagued by terrorism. responsibility to preach the sacredness of Splendor of Truth”) and his 1998 spoke poignantly of the tears of our Individuals may rightfully embrace human life from the moment of concep- encyclical Fides et Ratio (“Faith and world’s nations as we look back on a pacifism conscientiously. While they tion until natural death, even when evi- Reason”). The latest document says, century of violence unequalled in all are responsible for crafting world dence shows that few people are paying “Democracy must be based on the true of history. peace, governmental leaders do not attention. and solid foundation of non-negotiable Have you noticed that in recent have the option of pacifism. In this document, the Church tells all ethical principles, which are the under- speeches the Holy Father has been The frightful and erratic phenome- of us, including politicians, that we must pinning of life in society.” True describing terrorism as an interna- non of international terrorism as dra- oppose laws that permit abortion, gay Christians cannot believe in relativism. tional evil capable of provoking “a matically displayed in the U.S. on marriage, euthanasia and scientific work As the pope emphasized in Veritatis that involves the destruction of human Splendor, there are absolute truths that clash of civilizations”? A Catholic Sept. 11, 2001, and on other occasions embryos. It says that these are “non- we must live by. News Service release in early around the globe renders prudential negotiable ethical teachings” that no This latest document also insists that December 2002 reported: “The pope’s judgment and moral evaluation of war Christian can ignore. Christians must oppose homosexual words represent an evolution and all the more complex in the current sit- Although newspapers have said that it liaisons, or so-called gay marriages. It reflect a growing conviction at the uation. Is a pre-emptive strike neces- is unusual for the Church to make a says that “other forms of cohabitation” Vatican that the global dimensions of sary for the defense of the common direct appeal to politicians, as this docu- can in “no way be placed on the same terrorism must be combated in a spe- good? Is it morally justifiable? In the ment does, that is not quite true. In his level as marriage, nor receive legal cial way.” The report also cited the context of international terrorism and 1995 encyclical Evangelium Vitae (“The recognition as such.” Toleration of such words of the pope spoken in the threat to world peace, what exactly Gospel of Life”), Pope John Paul empha- liaisons is another example of our accep- September 2002, welcoming the new is a preemptive strike? sized the duty that politicians have to tance of relativism. British ambassador to the Vatican. He I believe it was George Weigel, a protect human life in all of its stages. The document, too, touches on the spoke of “the urgent need to combat Catholic theologian and author and a It’s true that the latest document was use of embryos, which are living human the phenomenon of well-financed and senior fellow of the Ethics and Public not aimed specifically at the United beings. It says that politicians must highly organized international terror- Policy Center in Washington, D.C., States. It was issued to coincide with an oppose laws that would permit cloning ism, which represents a formidable who asked recently, “If someone international Catholic anti-abortion meet- of human beings. and immediate threat to world peace.” stands before me with a rock raised ing in the Philippines called the World It also calls on all politicians to prac- The moral commitment to foster a over his head, do I have to wait until Meeting of Families. But it was also a tice a “vigilant commitment” to peace culture of life and world peace causes he begins to lower the rock before I week before the 30th anniversary of the without specifically mentioning current our Catholic Church to express grave make a move?” U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe vs. Wade deci- events. Other documents, though, have concern about the declaration of any Whether or not a “pre-emptive sion that legalized abortion in the United made it clear that the Vatican considers war, including a possible war with Iraq. strike” is morally justifiable depends States. pre-emptive warfare as opposed to just- Granted the known facts of this situa- on the information available to the Indeed, the lack of respect for human war principles. tion—and allowing for the unknown as president and other governmental lead- life is a widespread evil. Abortion is We wish that all politicians—indeed, well—complex moral principles ers. Is the president obligated to make prevalent throughout Europe and parts of all Catholics—would pay attention to require calm and measured attention by public the information that guides his Asia. The Netherlands permits both what the Vatican, with the pope’s everyone involved. Evaluating the con- decision for war? In general, one must euthanasia and gay marriages. Lax approval, is saying regarding the partici- temporary phenomenon of international say yes. It would have to be an excep- Western sexual attitudes are being pation of Catholics in political life. This terrorism makes the moral judgment of tional rationale to claim that an effec- exported worldwide. Is it any wonder that should be the minimal obligation of war difficult in new ways. tive defense of the common good the pope is trying to get Catholics to bring Catholics when it comes to public life. The requirements necessary to jus- requires strict confidentiality about the their Catholic values with them when they Unfortunately, we have learned from past tify war are clearly stated in the justifiable cause of war. are involved in political affairs? experience, that is not always the case. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Recent world history demonstrates “The strict conditions for legitimate that war is one of the worst of all — John F. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Letters to the Editor Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Praying world leaders will Illinois Legislature’s failure to act on reforms. We believe Gov. Ryan showed discover brotherhood great courage in making his announce- What if we demanded that George W. ment. Yes, he had only a few hours left Bush and Saddam Hussein put on their in public office and had little to risk in uniforms, pick up their weapons, and go taking bold action. But perhaps he El terrorismo into some back alley and kill each believes as we do that it is not society’s other? But the world does not demand responsibility to execute people. that of them because people believe that We stand strongly for justice for all dificulta las decisiones life is sacred and must not be taken of God’s people, and justice can be away. served without execution of prisoners. Unfortunately, George and Saddam Serving a sentence of life in prison do not share that respect for life. They without the opportunity for parole is a en cuanto a la guerra are willing to demand that millions of viable alternative. We pray for victims’ people give up their lives to feed their families and families of those who have own personal hatreds. This is not some- caused great harm, for they too are vic- por nuevas razones thing new. It has happened throughout tims and are often overlooked. all of history. And this will happen as We pray that one day the political ambition of a “get-tough-on-crime” uando estudiaba mi maestría en la mal que se pretende eliminar. Que el long as there are people willing to kill their brothers in worship of their gods mentality will be replaced by a system Universidad Benedictina en Roma poder de los medios modernos de that recognizes the sacredness and dig- on Earth. (1964-1966), el Papa Pablo VI había destrucción obliga a una prudencia nity of life and centers on forgiveness, Let us pray that there will be fewer sido el primer Papa en pisar los extrema en la apreciación de esta not retribution with vengeance and fur- C people willing to kill for their leader’s Estados Unidos.Qué emocionados estábamos condición. ther violence. hatred. Or, even better, that George and cuando se presentó ante la Asamblea General “Estos son los elementos tradicionales We applaud Gov. Ryan’s initiative, Saddam should run into each other in de las Naciones Unidas y dio su grito enumerados en la doctrina llamada de la and we hope his example will be fol- that alley and discover that they are resonante en francés:“Jamais la ‘guerra justa’”. La apreciación de estas lowed by other states and the United guerre!“Jamais la guerre!¡La guerra condiciones de legitimidad moral pertenece brothers. States government that still rely upon jamás!¡La guerra jamás! al juicio prudente de quienes están a cargo Bob Nowicki, Indianapolis capital punishment. What a travesty it Fue un grito de esperanza después de la del bien común.” (#2309) would be if we continue to jeopardize culminación del Concilio Vaticano El presidente de los Estados Unidos y the lives of those who might eventually Segundo.Sin embargo, más de veinte años otros líderes mundiales son responsables por Administering justice be found innocent. Truly, there is no después tuve el privilegio de estar presente este bien común para nuestra sociedad without killing honorable way to kill. como obispo en la Asamblea General de la global que se encuentra plagada de ONU cuando otro Papa (Juan Pablo II) terrorismo. Los individuos deben acogerse “There is no honorable way to kill.” Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara S.P., General habló conmovedoramente sobre las lágrimas concienzudamente y con toda razón al Gov. George Ryan of Illinois offered Superior derramadas por las naciones de nuestro pacifismo. A pesar de ser ellos los that comment when he announced last Sister Denise Wilkinson S.P., Vicar Sister Marsha Speth S.P., General Officer mundo, al hacer una retrospectiva de un responsables de la creación de la paz week that he was commuting all death sentences in Illinois. Sister Nancy Reynolds S.P., General Officer siglo de violencia sin igual en toda la mundial, los líderes gubernamentales no Sister Paula Damiano S.P., General Officer historia. tienen la opción del pacifismo. We believe Gov. Ryan was forced to Sister Marie McCarthy S.P., General Officer ¿Se han dado cuenta de que en discursos El fenómeno aterrador y erróneo del take dramatic action because of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods recientes el Santo Padre ha estado terrorismo internacional, como quedó describiendo al terrorismo como un mal demostrado en los EE.UU. el 11 de internacional capaz de provocar “una septiembre de 2001, y en otras ocasiones confrontación entre civilizaciones”? Un alrededor del mundo, exige un juicio Letters Policy comunicado de un servicio de noticias prudencial y una evaluación moral de la católico, reportó a principios de diciembre: guerra aun más compleja dada la situación Letters from readers are published as necessary based on space limita- “Las palabras del Papa presentan una actual. ¿Es acaso necesario un ataque in The Criterion as part of the newspa- tions, pastoral sensitivity and content evolución y reflejan la creciente convicción preventivo para la defensa del bien común? per’s commitment to “the responsible (including spelling and grammar). In en el Vaticano de que las dimensiones del ¿Es moralmente justificable? En el contexto exchange of freely-held and expressed order to encourage opinions from a terrorismo deben combatirse de manera del terrorismo internacional y la amenaza a opinion among the People of God” variety of readers, frequent writers especial.” El reportaje también citaba las la paz mundial, ¿qué significa exactamente (Communio et Progressio, 116). will ordinarily be limited to one letter palabras del Papa, pronunciadas en un ataque preventivo? Letters from readers are welcome every three months. Concise letters septiembre de 2002 en ocasión de la Creo que fue George Weigel, teólogo and every effort will be made to (usually less than 300 words) are bienvenida del nuevo embajador británico católico, autor e ilustre miembro del Centro include letters from as many people more likely to be printed. ante el Vaticano. Habló acerca de “la de Ética y Política Pública en Washington, and representing as many viewpoints Letters must be signed, but, for necesidad urgente de combatir el fenómeno D.C., quien preguntó recientemente: “Si as possible. Letters should be serious reasons, names may be with- del terrorismo internacional altamente alguien se presenta delante de mí alzando informed, relevant, well-expressed held. organizado y bien financiado, que representa una roca sobre su cabeza, ¿debería yo and temperate in tone. They must Send letters to “Letters to the una tremenda amenaza a la paz mundial.” esperar hasta que él comience a bajar la roca reflect a basic sense of courtesy and Editor,” The Criterion, P.O. Box El compromiso moral de promover la para actuar?” respect. 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. cultura de la vida y la paz mundial hacen que El hecho de que un “ataque preventivo” The editors reserve the right to Readers with access to e-mail may la Iglesia Católica exprese gran preocupación sea moralmente justificable o no depende de select the letters that will be pub- send letters addressed to sobre la declaración de cualquier guerra, la información a disposición del presidente y lished and to edit letters from readers [email protected]. incluyendo la posibilidad de guerra con Iraq. otros líderes gubernamentales. ¿Acaso el En vista de los hechos conocidos de la presidente está obligado a hacer pública la situación – y dando cabida a lo desconocido información que guía su decisión sobre la también – los principios morales complejos guerra? En general, uno diría que sí. requieren una atención calmada y medida Solamente una lógica excepcional puede por parte de todos los involucrados. Evaluar afirmar que la defensa efectiva del bien el fenómeno contemporáneo del terrorismo común requiere estricta confidencialidad internacional dificulta el juicio moral de la respecto de la causa justificable de la guerra. guerra por nuevas razones. La historia mundial reciente demuestra Los requisitos necesarios para justificar que la guerra es una de las peores una guerra están claramente definidos en el aflicciones. El Catecismo de la Iglesia Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica: Se han de Católica nos recuerda: “A causa de los considerer con rigor las condiciones estrictas males y de las injusticias que ocasiona toda de una legítima defensa mediante la fuerza Guerra, la Iglesia incita constantemente a militar. La gravedad de semejante decisión todos a orar y actuar para que la Bondad somete a ésta a condiciones rigurosas de divina nos libre de la antigua servidumbre de legitimidad moral. Es preciso a la vez: la guerra.” (#2307) • Que el daño causado por el agresor a la Debemos orar por nuestros líderes de nación o a la comunidad de las naciones gobierno y por aquellos que sirven en las sea duradero, grave y cierto. fuerzas armadas. Debemos orar por los ter- • Que todos los demás medios para poner roristas y por las víctimas del terrorismo. fin a la agresión hayan resultado Debemos orar por la sabiduría para hallar impracticables o ineficaces. nuestro camino a la paz mundial. † • Que se reúnan las condiciones serias de éxito. Traducido por: Language Training • Que el empleo de las armas no entrañe Center, Indianapolis males y desórdenes más graves que el

La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en febrero Adultos jóvenes: que se den cuenta de la importancia de su presencia en nues- tras parroquias y tengan la generosidad y el valor de considerar el servicio en la iglesia, especialmente como sacerdotes y religiosos. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003

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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 510 S. Maple St., in be held on March 7-9. Jesuit Father Richard O. Buhler Christian living will benefit from attending the sessions. Fortville, is changing its Mass schedule. The Saturday will lead the retreat, which will help participants learn to The cost is $30, less for seniors. For more information or anticipation Mass will now be at 5 p.m. The Sunday respond to God’s plan in their lives. Conferences will be to register, call the Indianapolis office of Saint Meinrad Masses will remain at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. For more about prayer and the sacraments. “Called by God,” a School of Theology at 317-955-6451. information, call the parish office at 317-485-5102. retreat for women, will be presented on March 14-16 by Jesuit Father Benjamin Hawley. The retreat will focus on Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., in how to do the will of God, be in relationship with him and in Indianapolis, will present its annual “Chatard-a- Indianapolis, will have a Rededication Mass at 2 p.m. on use our talents in the service of others. Franciscan Sister Bration” from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. The $150 Feb. 16 to reconsecrate the restored church after a fire Norma Rocklage will present “Living with the Be- ticket admits two people to the event and includes hor nearly two years ago. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein Attitudes,” a retreat for women, on March 21-23. The d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages, live and silent auc- will preside, and many Franciscan and archdiocesan weekend will focus on practical and contemplative ways tions, a band with dancing and all other Chatard-a-Bration priests will concelebrate. The Mass will be followed by a of living the Beatitudes and living a simple lifestyle in the activities. For more information or to buy a ticket, call the dinner at Primo’s South, 2615 E. National Ave., in midst of a stress-filled world. There will be time for quiet school office at 317-251-1451. Indianapolis. Tickets for the dinner are $20 per person. prayer, guided meditations and optional group sharing. The reservation deadline is Feb. 1. For more information The cost of each retreat is $135 per person. For more In recognition of Black History Month, Saint Mein- or to purchase a dinner ticket, call the parish office at 317- information, call the retreat house at 317-545-7681. rad School of Theology in St. Meinrad will host a Mass at 638-5551. 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 4 and an evening discussion at 7 p.m. A Workshop on “The Dogmatic Constitution on that day. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Kendrick St. Joseph School, 512 N. Mulberry St., in Corydon, is Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum)” of the Second Vatican Forbes of the Diocese of Nassau, Bahamas, and will be in having its annual chili supper and fun festival from Council will be offered by Saint Meinrad School of the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the ground floor of 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 1. Supper will be at 6 p.m. For Theology’s “Exploring Our Catholic Faith” series from Newman Hall. The discussion and presentation on racial more information, call the school office at 812-738-4549. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 on the Marian issues will take place in the Church Leadership Center College campus, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis. Theater on the fourth floor of Newman Hall. Both the Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indian- Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman will be the presen- Mass and the discussion are free and open to all. For more apolis, is offering several retreats in the coming months. ter. Anyone wanting to understand Church Tradition and information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357- “A Lenten Perspective on Life,” a retreat for men, will the Catholic use of the Bible in Church teaching and 6501. † VIPs . . .

Three Indianapolis businessmen have joined the Submitted photo St. Francis Healthcare Foundation board of directors. Arthur Jordan of Indianapolis is the president of Arthur Jordan & Associates Consulting. He has also served as director of human relations and professional development for the Indiana State Teachers Association. Mark Roesler of Indianapolis is the chairman and founder of CMG Worldwide marketing and talent agency. Michael Watkins of Greenwood is the president of Mike Watkins Real Estate Group. He serves as a board of trustee of the University of Indianapolis as well as Irwin Union Bank and Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. †

Future priests and religious Photo by Conventual Franciscan Father Frank Jasper During a Sunday Mass on Jan. 12 that had a special focus on religious vocations, some of the children of St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville came back from the children’s Liturgy of the Word wearing T-shirts that have “Future Priest of Indianapolis” and “Future Religious of Indianapolis” printed on them. To the surprise of parents, the children processed into the church to the sound of a Gregorian chant while wearing the shirts. Father Richard Eldred, the pastor, said that he always calls the children his “future priests and nuns” during Mass. Diaconate ordination Franciscan Brother Rogelio Martinez-Ruteaga, left, from Aguas Calientes, Mexico, assists Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein dur- ing the Mass of his diaconate ordination on Jan. 18 at St. Patrick Church in Indianapolis. The new deacon will begin his diaconate internship in March at St. Patrick Parish.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office for Film and Broadcasting movie ratings

Amen (Kino International) Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of historical revisionism and an ensuing lack of perspective in depicting the Vatican during World War II, as well as brief violence, including shootings and suicides. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).

Darkness Falls (Columbia) Rated A-III (Adults) because of recurring stylized violence and frequent mayhem, occasional profanity and an instance of rough language. Rated PG-13 (Parents are Strongly Cautioned) by the MPAA.

El Bola (Film Movement) Rated A-III (Adults) because of brutal violence to a minor, fleeting nude female images, some rough lan- guage, occasional crude expressions and an instance of profanity. Not rated by the MPAA. † The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003 Page 7

Left, Dr. Andrea Ambrosi of Rome, postulator for the cause of INVESTIGATION Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin, speaks about the investigation of continued from page 1 a possible cure through the Sister of Providence who founded for Sainthood in Rome. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College during a Jan. 23 meeting with the

In Rome, a team of A. Brandon Photos by Evans Tribunal staff at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in medical doctors, a team of Indianapolis. Blessed Mother Theodore also founded the Sisters of theologians and a consis- Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. tory of cardinals will review it. Below, Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger of the Diocese of Evansville Ambrosi, who has presided over the opening of the investigation for Blessed Mother brought 350 saint causes Theodore Guérin. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, who could to the Vatican, said this is not attend the meeting, delegated the responsibility to the most difficult moment Bishop Gettelfinger. in any cause. As a postulator, Ambrosi must have a certificate and training from the Congre- gation of the Causes of the Saints in Rome to begin helping with a sainthood cause. He has studied theology and juridical pro- cedure in the Church. Most recently, four of his causes have reached canon- ization, which included two nuns and two priests. After the cardinals, doctors and theologians approve the information, it is presented to Pope John Paul II, who has final approval. Cox estimates that it will take almost two years to complete the current process. However, there is no certain timetable for it. Officially, Mother Theodore’s cause began in I NDIANAPOLIS 1909. Sister Ann Margaret B EECH G ROVE O’Hara, general superior M OORESVILLE of the Sisters of Provi- dence, attended the tri- bunal hearing, along with Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, We’ll be promoter of the Cause for Mother Theodore. Sister Marie Kevin will serve as vice postula- expecting you. tor in the cause. “As we move into this formal stage of verifying a We know you’ll have questions. We suspect you’ll be both excited healing through Mother Theodore’s intercession, and apprehensive. We understand that you’ll want reassurance as well we are called upon for as expertise. We expect all of that, and more. Because at St. Francis prayer and to focus on a deeper understanding of Hospital & Health Centers, we’ve been delivering babies and caring for how present she is to all of us today,” said Sister their parents for more than 75 years. Ann Margaret. Pope John Paul II beati- Each year, thousands of expectant parents choose the advanced fied Mother Theodore on Oct. 25, 1998, moving her obstetric care of our Indianapolis and Mooresville campuses. Each one step closer to being a saint. location takes a family-centered approach to childbirth that’s focused Her beatification was on personalized attention to your needs. This approach is apparent based on her intercession in the healing of Provi- in everything from our wide selection of maternity education classes, dence Sister Mary Theodosia Mug, whose to birthing options that enable you cancer and other related SPIRIT OF WOMEN to experience labor, delivery and health problems were cured without medicine. recovery in the same room, to the In the Church, a mira- cle is attributed only when sophisticated treatment of high-risk a healing occurs sponta- newborns provided by our Neonatal neously and there is no medical explanation for Intensive Care Unit. We also care for why it happened. you and your child’s needs after The Sisters of Provi- As the Indianapolis area’s only dence have 530 religious Spirit of Women hospital, St. Francis works with leading hospitals and delivery, with our dedicated Pediatrics women, whose mother- health care-focused partners nation- house is at Saint Mary-of- wide to motivate and inspire women Unit and comprehensive Women’s the-Woods. to make positive changes in their Health Services. Blessed Mother Theo- lives and the lives of their families. dore Guérin founded the Sisters of Providence at So when you’re ready to bring your baby into the world, turn to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840 when Indiana was St. Francis. Our family of caring professionals will see to it that you a dense forest and had few have everything you could possibly need to deliver a miracle. roads. Today, the sisters minis- ter in 21 states, the District of Columbia, Taiwan, China and the Philippines. † WOMEN & CHILDREN’S SERVICES Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper Is Growing! Celebrate your spirit by joining the St. Francis Spirit of Women membership program. Call (317) 865-5865 for details. Call 236-1572 to advertise! Page 8 The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003

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The essence of his identity became his Besides the saints, she said, the expres- House recognizes the providence of God knowledge of and relationship with sion of Catholic identity perhaps can be and that the staff is called to serve street CHARITY God.” found “in the person sitting right beside children “with absolute respect and continued from page 1 St. Vincent de Paul, in response to a you.” By “demonstrating your Catholic unconditional love.” The idea, Sister Mary license, ability to recite prayers by rote request to God to restore his faith, devoted identity by the love you deliver,” she said, Rose said, is that the children should not or attendance at retreats or liturgies can the rest of his life to the service of the “maybe some day this lecture will be feel like a number on a list. strengthen one’s faith, “but as we all poor and became the Church’s patron of about you.” The children at Covenant House often know, the true source of our Catholic all works of charity, Sister Mary Rose The style of one’s ministry should be have developed a hardened attitude from identity is in our heart and soul,” she said. “He saw Christ in every poor per- not only professional but also loving and years of suffering and neglect. “I have said. son—man, woman, child.” courteous, Sister Mary Rose said in an kids say, ‘Why are you nice to me?’ I say, To see how Catholic identity trans- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is another who interview with the St. Louis Review, the ‘It’s because you are a child of God. You lates into behavior, she said, look at the “constantly heard God’s powerful calls to archdiocesan newspaper, before her talk. deserve the best,’ ” Sister Mary Rose said. lives of saints. St. Francis of Assisi was her,” Sister Mary Rose said. And a more “The test of Catholic identity is to ask An estimated 66,000 homeless street one who “sought with tremendous desire contemporary woman, Mother Teresa of yourself when people walk away from children in the United States are in need to be an imitator of Christ—living the Calcutta, pursued the example of Jesus in you, how do they feel?” of help, she said. “Street kids are a prob- call of the Gospel in very concrete ways. the poorest of the poor, she said. The mission statement of Covenant lem in every major city.” † Pope says media have ‘inescapable responsibility’ to work for peace VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Today’s jour- Terris,” Pope John XXIII’s 1963 encyclical and goodness,” he said. needed to understand current problems. nalists have unprecedented power to pro- on peace. Those who work in the media, even media “The men and women of the media are mote understanding and peace or hatred and While the Cold War divisions that affiliated with public or private interest especially bound to contribute to peace in violence, Pope John Paul II said. marked Pope John’s era have faded, “peace, groups, must not “set one group against all parts of the world by breaking down the “The mass media have an inescapable justice and stability are still lacking in many another, for example, in the name of class barriers of mistrust, fostering consideration responsibility in this sense, since they con- parts of the world,” Pope John Paul said. conflict, exaggerated nationalism, racial of the point of view of others, and striving stitute the modern arena in which ideas are “Terrorism, conflict in the Middle East supremacy, ethnic cleansing and the like,” he always to bring peoples and nations shared and people can grow in mutual and other regions, threats and counter- said. together in mutual understanding and understanding and solidarity,” the pope said threats, injustice, exploitation and assaults “Setting some against others in the name respect—and beyond understanding and in his annual message for World Communi- upon the dignity and sanctity of human life, of religion is a particularly serious failure respect, reconciliation and mercy,” he said. cations Day. both before and after birth, are dismaying against the truth and justice, as is discrimina- Pope John Paul’s statement condemned The message was released on Jan. 24 at realities of our times,” he said. tory treatment of religious beliefs, since these government control of the media, but also the Vatican; the 2003 World Communi- The media’s power “is such that in a few belong to the deepest realm of the human said “purely commercial concerns” can cations Day will be marked on June 1 in short days they can create the positive or person’s dignity and freedom,” the pope said. spell the end of freedom of the press and of most dioceses. negative public reaction to events which Journalists, he said, must “foster justice expression. The theme for the 2003 celebration is suit their purposes,” the pope wrote. and solidarity in human relationships,” not by He prayed that those who work in the “The Communications Media at the Service “Such enormous power calls for the “glossing over grievances and divisions,” but media would live up to their calling to pro- of Authentic Peace in the Light of Pacem in highest standards of commitment to truth by providing the background information mote “the universal common good.” † Vatican confirms excommunications of seven ‘ordained’ women VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Vatican on Jan. 27, the Congregation for said Pope John Paul II had approved it the Church. Vatican’s doctrinal congregation said it the Doctrine of the Faith said its members and ordered it to be published. In confirming the excommunication, had considered and rejected an appeal examined the appeal during two meetings “In consequence of the excommunica- the congregation said the women’s from seven “ordained” women priests in December and arrived “at the collegial tion, [the women] are forbidden to cele- offense was particularly serious because who sought to have their excommunica- decision to confirm the decree of excom- brate sacraments and sacramentals, to it involved a schismatic bishop—thereby tion decree overturned. munication.” receive the sacraments and to exercise any making the women “accomplices in In a new decree published by the The new decree was dated Dec. 21 and function in an ecclesiastical office, min- schism”—and because “they formally istry or assignment,” it said. and obstinately reject(ed) a doctrine The women, who included former Ohio which the Church has always taught and first lady Dagmar Celeste, were “ordained” lived” and which has been “definitively on June 29 by a schismatic Argentine proposed” by the pope—namely, the bishop on a boat on Europe’s Danube River. inability of the Church to ordain women. A month later, the doctrinal congrega- It said the women had further aggra- tion warned the women they would be vated their offense by claiming to cele- excommunicated unless they acknowl- brate sacraments, “gathering round them edged the nullity of the ordination and members of the faithful, in open and divi- asked forgiveness for causing scandal. On sive disobedience to the Roman pontiff Aug. 5, judging that the women had not and diocesan bishops.” complied, the Vatican issued an excom- Because their ordination was invalid, munication decree. “all those actions proper to the order of The women wrote to the Vatican in the priesthood performed by them are also August and in September to ask that the null and invalid,” it said. decree be revoked. They argued that they The congregation said it hoped that had committed no offense punishable by the women “might discover the path to excommunication under canon law and conversion and so return to the unity of that the prohibition against women’s ordi- faith and to communion with the Church, nation was contrary to the principles of a communion broken by their action.” † Lenten Retreats

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• • • Marian College Launches Unique Program ‘More than ever, Marian College is To Help Students Find Their Calling a place where tudents heading off to college today face a variety of But he soon understood that Christ had a more important Stough choices. Many feel increasing pressure to focus mission in mind: Francis was to rebuild not the physical students can create on learning a set of skills that will prepare them for a structure, but the Church—the body of believers. specific line of work. With increasing competition for a As St. Francis was called to rebuild the Church, so remarkable futures.’ limited number of jobs, students feel even more anxiety we at Marian College believe that it is part of our • • • about making the right decisions about their future careers. responsibility to prepare students for leadership in the But college should also be a time of reflection and Church, whether through ordained ministry, religious exploration, a time to learn more than professional skills. life, or theologically-informed lay leadership. In addi- The college experience should help students find more tion, every student will benefit from discussions about than a job—it should help them find a calling in life. the theological dimensions of their career aspirations. For this reason, Marian College has created a new These are the important goals our new “Rebuild My program called “Rebuild My Church.” Funded in part Church” program aspires to reach. by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. and others, “Rebuild My Church” is designed to help pre- A Program For Everyone pare some students for a life of ministry...others for lay “Rebuild My Church” is a multifaceted program that leadership roles in their Churches...and all Marian includes scholarships, curriculum, opportunities for College students, faculty, staff, and daily prayer, guest speakers, pilgrimages, ser- others in the community for a life that vice opportunities, and more. It’s designed to makes a difference. help everyone at Marian College explore their faith, their relationships, and Genesis of the Program their calling in life. It is a unique Marian College embraces the Franciscan educational experience for Marian values of dignity of the individual, peace and College students. justice, reconciliation, and responsible stew- “Rebuild My Church” has been ardship. Not surprisingly, “Rebuild My established to provide this educational Church” takes its name from a turning point experience to three different groups of students, in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. depending on their aspirations for the future. One A recipient of Marian College’s Franciscan Values Nearly eight centuries ago in the Italian group is comprised of students considering service to Award, Sr. Norma Rocklage, OSF, (left) with President town of Assisi, 80 miles north of Rome, the Church through ordained ministry or religious life. Daniel J. Elsener and Sr. Jean Marie Cleveland, OSF, Francis was a young man praying in the crumbling little A second group consists of students interested in Congregational Minister of the Sisters of St. Francis Church of San Damiano. As Francis knelt before the Church-related employment or serving their Church in a Oldenburg. crucifix, he heard Christ speak: “Francis, go and rebuild significant volunteer capacity. For example, these stu- my Church, which is falling down.” dents could be embarking on courses of study in pas- Francis believed initially that Christ wanted him to toral leadership, religious education, Catholic school repair the physical structure of the San Damiano Church. education, youth ministry, religiously affiliated health

See Rebuild My Church, next page Marian College Graduates Make A Difference Friendly, but wide reaching. Peaceful, yet centered in a vibrant, urban setting. Culturally and spiritually diverse, yet dedicated to building a community of students grounded in a common commitment to faith and stewardship.

Welcome to Marian College. It is all Currently, 11 priests have received a Life In The Big City these things and more that make Marian Marian College education. Several are Spend some time at Marian College an ideal place for students to explore serving the local Church: Father Gregory and you will be impressed with the sense their faith, their careers, their world, and Bramlage, administrator of St. Maurice of community that pervades the campus. take the next step in their lives. Parish in St. Maurice, St. John the It’s surprising, then, that downtown Evangelist Parish in Enochsburg, and History and Tradition Indianapolis is less than ten minutes away. St. Anne Parish in Hamburg; Father Indianapolis is America’s 12th largest Marian College was founded in 1851 Thomas Clegg, Sacred Heart Parish in city and an important center of com- in Oldenburg, Indiana, by Sister Theresa Jeffersonville; and Father Steven Schwab, merce, government, health care, educa- Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis. Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish in tion, sports, and culture. Being in The school moved to its Indianapolis Indianapolis. Futhermore, two young men, Indianapolis has proven to be a huge Nicole Martinez campus in 1937. Marian is a Catholic Jude Mulindwa and Ronald H. Wick, Jr., advantage to Marian College students, liberal arts college steeped in the who graduated from Marian College last providing them with outstanding intern- Hometown: Hammond, Indiana Franciscan values of dignity of the individ- year are now at Saint Meinrad School of ship opportunities as well as career Major: Art History ual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and Theology studying for the priesthood. opportunities after graduation. For responsible stewardship. Several women who serve as parish example, it would be difficult to attend Today, Marian has over 1,400 life coordinators or associates are also elementary or secondary school or students from 18 states and 17 foreign Marian College graduates: Sister Joan receive health care in Indianapolis with- Why I Chose Marian College: countries. Our student/faculty ratio is Miller, OSF, St. Anthony’s Parish in out coming into contact with Marian “When I visited here, I really got a sense an outstanding 12:1, which provides Evansville; Sister Patricia Campbell, College students and graduates. of community that was ver y attractive to our students with smaller class sizes OSF, St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish in Indianapolis is also a great place for me. I liked all the people I met, and they and lots of individual attention. Franklin County; Sister Christine shopping, dining, music, sports, theater, all made me feel welcome.” Students can choose from more than Ernstes, OSF, Immaculate Conception museums, and all sorts of other recre- 38 major areas of study. Parish, Milhousen, and St. Denis Parish ational pursuits. Marian College students The Most Important Thing I’ve Just as important, according to Marian in Jennings County; Sister Shirley Gerth, are encouraged to explore their commu- Learned At Marian College: College President Daniel J. Elsener, OSF, St. Rose Parish in Knightstown and nity: it’s simply one of the great advan- “I’ve learned the impor tance of our Marian is undergoing a profound revital- St. Anne Parish in New Castle; and tages of going to school in Indianapolis. Franciscan values. And I’ve lear ned to ization that affects everything from Sister Marjorie Jeanne Niemer, OSF, stay open to the opinions of others. curriculum to facilities to our relation- St. Peter Parish in Franklin County. A Great Life On Campus Even when you don’t agr ee, you can ships with our community and our Beyond the Church, Marian College One of the most striking things about learn something even if it’s a clear er world. “More than ever, Marian College graduates serve the community. They are life at Marian College is that it is such a understanding of why you don’t agr ee!” is a place where students can create everywhere. Today, more than 130 Marian close-knit community. There are no remarkable futures. The opportunities College graduates are teachers or adminis- strangers at Marian; students, faculty, here for learning—both inside and trators in diocesan schools, like Alice and staff greet each other by name and • • • outside the classroom—are stronger Mattingly at St. Pius X School in Indiana- participate actively in a wide range of and more varied than they have ever polis, Sister Bridget Arnold, OSF, at campus activities. There are more than 35 been,” he said. St. Joseph’s School in Evansville, Sister student and departmental clubs, a full What’s a day in the life Irma Arnold, OSF, at St. Wendel’s School of a Marian College student Serving the Church and range of intramural sports, performing in Wadesville, Janet Brandle-Dilger at arts, music, and much more that enhance a really like? Follow these Community St. Maria Goretti in Westfield, and Ann student’s academic experience throughout and other stories at Wherever you go in Indiana, you are Wiles at Saints Joan of Arc and Patrick the school year. likely to encounter someone who has School in Kokomo. More than 75 are www.marian.edu. received a Marian College education. active in nursing in Indiana’s Catholic A Strong Athletics Tradition Several are providing leadership to the hospitals. Many, like Lynne O’Day, senior For students interested in intercolle- Archdiocese of Indianapolis: Rev. Msgr. vice president of delivery systems at giate athletics, Marian College competes Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general and St. Vincent Hospital, are serving the in the Mid-Central Conference as part of moderator of the curia; Suzanne Magnant, health care needs of the community at the National Association of Intercollegiate chancellor and secretary for lay ministry hospitals like St. Vincent Hospital, Athletics (NAIA). More than 22% of our and pastoral services; Annette “Mickey” St. Francis Hospital, and St. Mary’s students are involved in intercollegiate Lentz, secretary for Catholic education and Medical Center. The Honorable Gerald S. athletics. Our student athletes are among faith formation; and David Bethuram, Zore serves the community as a judge in the best in our league in everything from executive director of Catholic Social Marion County Superior Court Civil men’s golf to women’s softball, and our Services of Central Indiana. Sean Division. The Honorable Charles J. Deiter cycling team is a multiple winner of the Gallagher is the director of religious edu- serves as a judge in Marion County National Collegiate Track Cycling cation at St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville. Superior Court Probate Division. The Championship. In the Diocese of Lafayette, Carl Wagner Honorable John J. Day serves in the is the director of religious education at Indiana General Assembly as a state repre- Campus Visits All Year Long St. Lawrence Parish in Lafayette. Debi sentative. Joseph L. Smith, Sr. is the exec- The best way to really find out about a Skurow is the campus minister at utive director of the Indiana Commission school is to visit the campus. Marian St. Francis of Assisi Church Newman on Community Service. Glenn Tebbe is College offers many opportunities for Center at Ball State University. And, in the executive director of the Indiana campus visits. For more information about the Diocese of Evansville, Sister Jane Non-Public Education Association. campus visit opportunities, contact the McConnell, OSF and Sister Jean Wolf, According to President Elsener, “Marian Marian College Office of Admissions at OSF are chaplains at St. Mary’s Medical College graduates are of tremendous 1-800-772-7264 or visit us on the web at Center in Evansville. service to the Church and the community.” www.marian.edu.

The San Damiano Scholars cont’d from page 1 Rebuild My Church Another important aspect of “Rebuild My Church” is care/nursing, or parish/church business management. the San Damiano Scholarship program. Open to students Also, students pursuing other major areas of study, such interested in ministry, religious life, or careers in faith- as psychology or music, with a minor in pastoral leader- based organizations, the program will award scholarships ship, are included in this group. of up to $11,000 to those students who meet certain eligi- A third group of students includes all of Marian bility requirements, maintain high academic standards, College’s 1,400 students who will be touched by the and will stay involved in the program after graduation. program through coursework, guest speakers, special (See the story on the next page.) retreats, and community service opportunities. The “We believe this program will attract outstanding stu- broader program affords all students—regardless of reli- dents and prepare them for a life of Church leadership,” gious affiliation—the opportunity to explore their faith Elsener said. “It is right in line with our vision of provid- and the direction of their lives. ing an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, According to Marian College President Daniel J. and the world.” Elsener, “Rebuild My Church” is particularly significant for Catholic students, but also is designed to help students Find Out More of all faiths. For further information about scholarships, the “Rebuild “This is a program that helps everyone reflect more My Church” program, and Marian College, please visit our deeply on the meaning of faith in their lives. We are website at www.marian.edu. You may also call the Marian helping to create good stewards of God’s gifts—given to College Office of Admissions at 1-800-772-7264 or simply our students by our Creator,” Elsener said. fill out the form in this insert and fax or mail it to us. San Damiano Scholarship Qualifications Entry Qualification • Demonstrated Academic Performance • Demonstrated Ser vice to Others • Church or Religious Involvement • Persuasive Essay with Application • Committee Approval College Academic Requirements • 2.5 GPA (cumulative) • Successfully complete “The Franciscan Person” Coursework • Department Requirements/ Theological Exploration of Vocation Curriculum Requirements • Service Learning At Marian College students find small class sizes and personalized attention to help them succeed in school and in life. Co-curricular Requirements • Participation in Monthly Meetings • Participation in Annual Retreats • Ongoing Church, Campus or Religious Involvement San Damiano Scholars: • Assisi, Italy Experience (optional) • Other Domestic or International Experiences LEARNING TO LEAD • Domestic Ser vice Opportunities Post-Graduate Expectations • Church-Related Employment and o you know a student who is ready to respond to the call to The San Damiano Scholars will have a wide range of oppor- Volunteer Service D ordained ministry? Perhaps you know a student who wants tunities to develop and demonstrate their leadership skills on • Ongoing Involvement in the to serve the Church as a theologically informed lay leader. If so, campus and through mission and service work. These scholars “Rebuild My Church” Program Marian College has an outstanding scholarship opportu- will share many experiences and become a closely-knit nity to go along with the “Rebuild My Church” group working toward common goals. program: the San Damiano Scholars. Just as important, the broad scope of the The San Damiano Scholars will be stu- “Rebuild My Church” program assures that dent leaders in the spiritual life of the the educational experience of San Damiano Marian College campus. They will have Scholars will relate to the rest of the stu- special opportunities for learning, and dents on campus. Students chosen as for applying what they learn through San Damiano Scholars will share rich outreach and service. and diverse experiences with all Any student working toward a Marian College students, since all will career in ministry or lay leadership in take part in program activities. his or her Church may apply. San It is anticipated that 10 San Damiano Scholars must meet certain Damiano Scholarships will be application qualifications, maintain awarded in the first year; 18 the sec- high academic standards, and participate ond year; 27 the third year; 36 the in many special programs at Marian fourth year; and 40 the fifth year and College. (See “San Damiano Scholarship each year thereafter, with up to $11,000 Matt Nysewander Qualifications.”) awarded to these students each year. In general, the scholarship is open to students It’s an outstanding opportunity for any Hometown: Plainfield, Indiana who are preparing for lives in ordained ministry, religious student who wants to serve his or her Church in a Major: Education life, or students who desire to pursue careers in faith-based organi- leadership role. Contact Marian College or visit zations as managers, psychologists, social workers, teachers, www.marian.edu for complete information. nurses, musicians, etc. What I Like Best About Marian College: “Your friends are all around you here, all the time. It’s a comfor table place Programs At Marian with lots to do—and we’re only ten minutes from downtown.” Accounting Environmental Studies Nursing Art Finance Pastoral Leadership The Most Important Thing I’ve Art History French Philosophy Learned At Marian College: Biology Graphic Design Physical Education “I’ve learned to be honest with myself Business History Political Science and other people, and to do my best Administration International Studies Professional Studies in whatever I’m doing. When you do, something good will happen. 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They’re demanding, but they want you to succeed.” MarianAt A Glance College The College Our Size Academic Excellence Marian College is a Catholic college dedicated to With over 1,400 full- and part-time students, Marian College Marian College is a close-knit community focused on excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and is ideal for students who are looking for personalized the needs of students and committed to excellent teach- liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all instruction from an outstanding faculty. Our average class ing and learning. Graduating seniors give the faculty faiths who seek an educational experience framed size is 17, and student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Currently, stu- high ratings for academic advising and personal atten- within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity dents from 18 states and 17 countries attend Marian College. tion. 38 majors, 29 minors, 15 associates, and 10 con- of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, centrations are offered. and responsible stewardship. Our Faculty Marian has a talented faculty currently consisting of 77 Campus Life Our Location full-time professors and 67 part-time professors. We have a home for you here! Our three residence halls Marian College is located in the heart of Indianapolis, and student apartments provide a safe, wholesome, and Indiana—one of America’s largest and most vibrant Financial Assistance fun community life. And you’ll always find plenty to do Marian College’s comprehensive financial aid packages metropolitan areas. Although we’re only ten minutes on and around campus. from downtown, our safe, beautiful campus is also per- make a Marian education affordable. Scholarships, grants, fect for people who prefer peace and quiet. work-study, and loans are available. In recognition of their Your Leadership Potential support of the Catholic Church, diocesan employees and A more intimate campus means more opportunities to get Our Programs their families are eligible to receive a 50% tuition reduction. involved and develop your leadership skills. You have Marian College confers associates, bachelors, and mas- more chances to lead in the areas that really interest ters level degrees. Nursing, business, and education are Cost Tuition for the 2002-2003 school year is $16,000 with you...and more chances to explore new interests, too! among our largest programs. room and board totaling $5,600. Success...For Life Our History Accreditation Other schools may prepare you for a career. At Marian Marian College grew out of the dedication and vision Marian College is accredited by the North Central Associ- College, we also prepare you for life. of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of ation of Colleges and Secondary Schools (30 North LaSalle St. Francis, who established the school in Oldenburg, Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602; 312-263-7462), Indiana, in 1851. Marian College moved to Marian College does not discriminate in enrolling students the National Council for Teacher Education, and the Indianapolis in 1937. on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, creed, National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission. national or ethnic origin, or disability.

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By Fr. Herbert Weber

The calling hours at the funeral home were nearly over. Through it all, the son had stood next to the casket, talking with people he knew and others he didn’t know. As I approached, he asked if we could talk. Sitting down in a side room, he started crying. As I waited, he began, “I never knew my dad was such a man of ...” Not able to find the right word, he described how others were telling him that his father always spoke the truth, acted on principle and did the right thing regardless of the cost. Finally, I said, “You mean he was a man of integrity.” With that word, he quickly agreed, “Yes, integrity!” Integrity is a far too rare quality. At the same time, however, it is desperately needed in life. Like many spe- cial virtues, it is something that is easier to desire than really to appropriate as one’s own. At times, integrity is equated with someone who speaks his or her mind. Borrowing from the Frank Sinatra song, there are those who feel that integrity means doing things “my way.” Sadly, such persons may be strong-willed, even self-cen- tered, without exhibiting integrity. Integrity means finding a standard and living by it. In his 1996 book titled Integrity, Professor Stephen Carter said that integrity has three components. • First, integrity means discovering what is right. • Second, the person with integrity acts according to what is right. • Third, integrity requires letting it be known that one is acting according to what has been discerned as the cor- rect thing to do. All three of Carter’s points are significant. None of them is easy. Figuring out what is right requires a certain wisdom as well as a humble spirit. CNS photos from Reuters But one man I know, often heard boasting that he Being a person of integrity requires discovering what is right, acting according to what is right and letting others know that it is the correct “calls it as he sees it,” takes great pride in flaunting his thing to do. Although standing up for one’s values in a private way may be good, doing so with a public explanation leads people to really opinion as the right one. stand by their convictions. Then people are truly putting themselves on the line for their beliefs and behaviors. That is the ultimate charac- The man’s failure flows from using himself as the teristic of integrity. guideline for truth. Instead, there has to be an outside standard that someone accepts into his or her life. of was involved in unethical business practices. She knew be exceptionally hard to accept. Nonetheless, there are Betty, a mother of five, whose oldest son served the she had little clout to make any difference at the corporate several reasons it is necessary. U.S. Marine Corps in the Persian Gulf during the 1991 level. Her discussion with her supervisor led nowhere. Expressing one’s position publicly encourages a person war, found herself opposing the war. She worried desper- Consequently, she decided she had to quit her job. to remain honest. It provides an opportunity to support ately about her son and prayed for his safe return. When I talked with her, the young woman still was others who need to make similar decisions. At the same time, she spoke openly against the United looking for another employer and suffering from lack of Although standing up for one’s values in a private way States’ use of violence as the way to resolve a crisis. income. Discovering how the company worked had been may be good, doing so with a public explanation leads Moreover, she challenged America’s motives as unjust. a sad experience for her, causing some of her idealism to people to really stand by their convictions. Then people Friends as well as other parents of military personnel come crashing down. But the young woman also felt truly are putting themselves on the line for their beliefs questioned Betty. Many could not understand how a incredible peace for having made the necessary decision. and behaviors. That is the ultimate characteristic of mother of an American Marine could oppose the war. Often, the cost that comes from acting with integrity is integrity. Betty’s statements flowed from years of study of more than financial. Frequently, people lose popularity or Whether they are found in sports or politics, in reli- Catholic social teachings, and a life of prayer and prestige. Often, they are abandoned by their previous so- gious leadership or secular offices, among workers or Scripture reading. The right and wrong, as she discerned called friends. Occasionally, they are ostracized. At the employers, people of integrity always stand out. They them, came from outside herself. She had clear standards. same time, their spirit can inspire others and be a source may take unpopular positions because of faith or leave If finding that outside standard is difficult, it is often of strength for those who hold similar values. job situations because of conscience. Their integrity even harder to live by that standard. Almost without fail, People who act with integrity are the ones that can be inspires and motivates others. there will be a cost to pay. relied on. That leads to the third aspect of integrity. A young woman in her first job after college started to Carter’s third component of integrity, letting it be (Father Herbert Weber is pastor of St. Peter Parish in realize that the company she originally had been so proud known what motivates one to make such decisions, can Mansfield, Ohio.) † Discussion Point Integrity requires faith, honesty This Week’s Question his or her moral, spiritual and family values. A person with integrity is your very best friend—always there In your own words, what is “integrity”? What is a per- and always fair.” (Tom and JoAnn Green, Morgan, son of integrity like? Minn.) “Integrity is when our prayer lives and the actual lives “They do not act carelessly, nor do they speak with a we live mirror one another. A person of integrity is hollow voice. Rather, their actions show true consider- one who looks for God’s presence in all circumstances ation and their promises are kept.” (Chris Keffer, and responds accordingly.” (Dorothy Whiston, Iowa Raleigh, N.C.) City, Iowa) Lend Us Your Voice “My concept of integrity is honesty in action. A person of integrity understands that tough decisions pay off in An upcoming edition asks: Tell of a way that people in the end. In a positive sense, a person of integrity ago- your parish practice alms-giving, broadly defined. nizes over his or her decision-making.” (Frank Bucaro, To respond for possible publication, write to Faith Elgin, Ill.) Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “Integrity is a person’s unwillingness to compromise 20017-1100. † The Crosiers CNS photo by Father Gene Plaisted, Page 14 The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Important events: Conversion of Augustine Passing on

Fourteenth in a series The Church has plenty of Augustine’s He took up the book The Life of Saint writing from which to choose since he Anthony, by St. Athanasius, and read the our faith and The baptism of St. Augustine in 387 is wrote 113 books, 218 letters and more than first thing that came to his eyes: “Not in the 14th of my 50 greatest events in 500 sermons (out of an estimated 8,000 that rioting and drunkenness, not in chamber- our history Catholic history. he preached). He kept relays of stenogra- ing and wantonness, not in strife and Augustine is con- phers busy, often late into the night. envying; but put on the Lord Jesus Christ The busy schedules of families in the sidered to be the great- His subject matter included everything and make no provision for the flesh, in winter months can often make us forget est of the Fathers and from the psychological complexity of his concupiscence.” about the relaxing days doctors of the Church, Confessions to political insights in the He left the garden and told Monica that of summer. During the surpassed by no one in City of God (his two most famous books), he was ready to become a Christian. school year, there the whole history of to commentaries on the feasts of saints, to Ambrose baptized him on Holy Saturday always seems to be Christian theology. His treatises on Christian doctrine and against in 387. He returned to Tagaste. Monica one event or commit- enormous contribu- the heresies of his day. died while they were waiting for a ship, ment after another that tions to Christian the- Most people are aware of his biogra- and Adeodatus died when he was 17. fill up our days and ology have been pre- phy. He was born in 354 in Tagaste, North He became Bishop of Hippo in 395, weeks. And many of eminent for the past 1,600 years. Africa. His father, Patricius, was a pagan when he was 41, and served in that capac- these are important. Still today, Augustine is quoted in the and his mother, Monica, a devout ity for almost 35 years. Besides his writ- The school activities of Catechism of the Catholic Church far Christian. He studied in Carthage, where ing and preaching, he established a our children help them more often than any other ecclesiastical he was attracted both to Manichaeism and monastic community for men and a reli- grow in maturity. writer. (He is quoted 85 times while run- to a mistress, with whom he fathered a gious community for women. But the vacations we take in the sum- ner-up Thomas Aquinas is quoted 58 son, Adeodatus. Augustine found himself constantly mertime are no less significant. We should times.) Excerpts from Augustine’s writ- He taught rhetoric in Carthage before defending the Church against the heresies try to remember them during the busy days ings appear in the Office of Readings— going to Rome and eventually to Milan. of the day, notably Manichaeism, Donat- of winter. For it is during these days that we part of the Liturgy of the Hours—far more Monica followed. In Milan, he came ism and Pelagianism. His philosophy was often travel to visit faraway grandparents, often than any other ecclesiastical writer. under the influence of Ambrose, Monica’s based on that of Plato, and he wrote exten- aunts and uncles, and cousins. It is on these (There are 82 excerpts from Augustine’s spiritual adviser. One day, while in a gar- sively about grace and original sin. trips that stories might be told and shared writings. Ambrose and Leo the Great are den, he heard a voice that kept repeating, Augustine died on Aug. 28, 430, at well into the night. tied for second with 26.) “Take up and read; take up and read.” age 75. † We might recall relatives long since passed away, those that the younger kids Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes might not have ever known. These young- sters may roll their eyes when they hear these tales being recounted. After all, When the good old days were good they’ve heard their grandpa tell that story more times than they can count. Some people long for the good old from their peers. There’s something to be precipitated even more social revolt What is going on here is something that days, while others are delighted they’re said for societal pressure, even when it against conformity or authority of almost is very important, something that reveals an gone. It’s true that goes too far. any kind. We’re still feeling its effects essential part of who we are as human nostalgia can make Victorian and early 20th century soci- today, not only in terms of moral decline beings. Whether we like it or not, we the past seem rosier ety was quick to criticize nonconformists and emotional chaos, but even in loss of humans are historical creatures. We gain than it actually was, in its midst, those who wore the “wrong” money. much of the meaning of ourselves by learn- but maybe the good clothes or had poor table manners or We’re forced to pay in many ways for ing about and connecting ourselves to the old days really were spoke ungrammatical English. the results of sexual license and political past of our families, friends, churches and better, at least in There was a rigid pecking order of naivete created by the new “freedoms.” communities. some ways. social status, often based on dubious val- Extreme positions have taken hold in When asked what our favorite subject I’m sure there ues. Poor education, poverty or their religion, government and even the family was in high school, only a few of us might were pedophiles and humble genealogy was enough to make because our society has come to value respond “history.” Still, we are a historical rapists and incestuous some folks undesirable, even when their tolerance above any other virtue. people. Kids sigh when grandpa tells them creeps roaming about back then. After innate kindness, generosity or courage We humans seem to be creatures who for the 10th time a story about his grandpa, all, greed, lust, cruelty and other vices made them the best of people. learn only from experiencing the but that will surely help them remember it were certainly evident, since human On the other hand, having money absolute limit of any situation. We so that they can pass it on to their children. imperfection is not confined to one cen- could lead to a desirable social position change only when it becomes evident to Although I am one of those few who tury or another, one kind of society, one and employment, a beneficial marriage or us that the direction we’re heading is have had a love of history ever since I was religion, one social class or geographical patronage by someone even higher up on wrong or painful. Unfortunately, we’re in elementary school, I am starting to gain a location. the food chain. Real virtue did not not quick learners. fresh, new perspective on its role in my life. Still, it seems to me that the numbers always lead to earthly rewards but, at the So, over time, freedom from Victorian I am still learning a lot about the story of of horrendous evildoers seemed fewer. same time, fear of being cast into social rigidity may become a trade-off for epi- my own family. And I am only beginning to Crimes involving sexual child abuse, darkness prevented many sinners from demics of social disease or increasingly learn about the history of the family of my motiveless murder and sick predation of exploring the depths of depravity. dysfunctional families. Personal respon- wife. However, I now see myself in the all kinds didn’t appear on our radar very World War II caused a lot of social sibility, once wrongly based on social position of one who is to pass on those sto- often. And it wasn’t just because we change, which in turn began to erode pressure, seems to have gone AWOL ries to my son, Michael. couldn’t communicate as quickly or eas- some of the false values thrust upon us entirely. At either extreme of the spec- This responsibility takes on a greater ily to find out about it. all. The middle class expanded and, even trum, even the bad old days can look importance for parents like myself when we I believe such events were actually though certain conformities in piety, gen- good. realize that the fact that we are historical fewer because many of the prospective der behavior and obedience were part of people applies not just to the life of our perps may have been restrained by fear its essence, it did not insist on many of (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul families, but to our life of faith as well. of exposure. They feared retribution and the rigid expectations of the past. the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a When Jesus called around him his first ostracism not only from the law, but also Then came the 1960s, which regular columnist for The Criterion.) † disciples, he told them that “whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister brother, and sister, and mother” (Mt 12:50). He himself created a family of faith. He passed his Good News on to those Stop frustration of ‘resolutionary war’ who were his brothers and sisters in faith. And likewise, they passed it on to those that Years ago, by the time I reached the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, as made this observation, which makes a followed them. We can give thanks that end of January, chances were that I’d Christ’s disciples learned in the Garden of good resolution: “The greatest gift is love, these ancestors of ours wrote down the sto- already wavered with or reneged on any Gethsemane. and love is free to give 24 hours a day. It ries of the founding of our family of faith. of the resolutions I’d Sometimes people forget even more doesn’t cost anything, but gives every- And, of course, we call these the Scriptures. made on Jan. 1. So, important promises, resolutions and vows. thing. If we’d just remember to love one They provide an important foundation for eventually, I took a Do all godparents follow through after another, we wouldn’t hold grudges, argue the way that we pass on to our children the long, hard look at my pledging at a child’s baptism to help the or be in such turmoil … [however] our traditions of our faith. intentions, realizing child grow as a Catholic? How many of us humanness gets us in trouble, doesn’t it?” This is a sacred task, but one that often my annual list of have forgotten what we promised when God understands. happens in rather mundane situations—on goals and promises becoming “Soldiers of Christ” at confir- Supposedly, Babylonians were among vacations, when we go to visit our faraway was a waste of time. I mation? Does everyone keep matrimonial the earliest humans to take stock of them- relatives and around the family dinner table. then concentrated on or religious vows? selves on the first month of a new year, So I encourage all parents, grandparents, one or two big These are serious promises made to although theirs began in March. They aunts and uncles to continue to tell the tales changes I felt were God or to each other or to the Catholic even made resolutions. However, I don’t of their families, to pass on the stories of important, and I’d struggle to be resolute. community. They’re not to be taken as aspire to be a Babylonian. our faith to their young people. Eventually, those ideals would waver, too. lightly as first-of-the-year resolutions, My sister admitted, “No resolutions for Tell these stories to them again and So, I finally decided to stop the losing which are normally not as seriously taken me either. The only thing I’ll say is what I again. This is an important part of who we battle in what I refer to as my yearly as the sacraments. That’s why I wish reso- say every day: ‘May I be the best I can be are as human beings. And I encourage our “resolutionary war.” I made no more offi- lutions could be called New Year’s “aspi- today.’” families to remember and retell these tales, cial promises to myself. rations.” Then, if we don’t succeed, we To that, I’ll add, “For the glory of God. even in the busy times of winter. After all, I learned, however, that it was easier to needn’t “beat ourselves up”—as I used to Amen.” we are a historical people. make a promise to God or someone else do until I finally understood that God important to me, and then keep it. I tried loves us, despite imperfections—as long (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of (Sean Gallagher is director of religious that at different times of the year, but as we try to improve in a loving way. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is a education at St. Joseph Parish in eventually still found that too often the Earlier this month, my sister, Beverley, regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Shelbyville.) † The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003 Page 15

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord/ Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Feb. 3 Psalm 48:2-4, 9-11 Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 Blasé, bishop and martyr Mark 6:7-13 Ansgar, bishop • Malachi 3:1-4 came to assist human beings in achieving Hebrews 11:32-40 Friday, Feb. 7 salvation. He came to humble and to van- • Hebrews 2:14-18 Psalm 31:20-24 Hebrews 13:1-8 • Luke 2:22-40 quish the devil once and for all. Jesus is flesh and blood. In this fact, Mark 5:1-20 Psalm 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9 which theologians call the Incarnation, Mark 6:14-29 This weekend, the Church celebrates Jesus is able to relate to all humans. Most Tuesday, Feb. 4 the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It importantly, Jesus assumes the sin of all Hebrews 12:1-4 Saturday, Feb. 8 is a feast that has what humankind over all the centuries. In Jesus, the Church regards as perfect reconciliation between God and Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32 Jerome Emiliani, priest a most important mes- humanity occurs. Mark 5:21-43 Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 sage. Thus, it replaces St. Luke’s Gospel is the source of the Psalm 23:1-6 the celebration of the third reading. It will be familiar. Many of Wednesday, Feb. 5 Mark 6:30-34 Sunday in the regular us heard this same reading on the Feast of Agatha, virgin and martyr sequence of Ordinary the Holy Family, the weekend immediately Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 Sunday, Feb. 9 Time. following Christmas. The important mes- In this reading, Mary and Joseph take Psalm 103:1-2, 13-14 Fifth Sunday in sage is in the com- the child, Jesus, to the temple in Mark 6:1-6 Ordinary Time memoration of the Jerusalem. He is presented to God. In Job 7:1-4, 6-7 young Lord’s presentation to God at the itself, this event tells us that Mary and Thursday, Feb. 6 Psalm 147:1-6 Jerusalem temple by Mary and Joseph. Joseph were very pious. The trip to Paul Miki, martyr 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 The Gospel reading will give an account Jerusalem would have been an ordeal, yet of this event. they went to Jerusalem for this ancient, and his companions, martyrs Mark 1:29-39 As a prelude to the Gospel, the Church meaningful rite of the Jewish religion. Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 first gives us a reading from the Book of At the temple, they encounter Simeon Malachi. and Anna. Both recognize the child as the Malachi wrote long ago. Scholars Savior. Both were elderly persons of great believe, in fact, that he wrote as long ago prayerfulness and devotion to the study of picture provided by the puzzle after the Our need is to put God first, as did as five centuries before Christ. Yet, even the things of God. That they could see pieces are connected and in place. Mary and Joseph in their observance of then, the plight of God’s people was not God, and God’s plan of salvation, in an This weekend, in this ancient feast so this ritual. If we are as devoted as were what they would have preferred. unassuming, innocent baby, merely testi- brilliant in its biblical recollections, the Simeon and Anna, we will see life as it is. As did the other prophets throughout fied to their great insightfulness. Church tells us that the child born of Mary This will be a great strength. And, then, we history, Malachi believed that the problem True wisdom comes only to those who in Bethlehem is indeed our Redeemer. He shall see Christ as the center of life, indeed lay in the people’s sluggishness in religion. think deeply of God. is the gift of God among us. He is God. the Light of the World. † However, he insisted, God would not leave them to their fate. He would rescue them Reflection Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen and guide them to peace and prosperity. The Feast of the Presentation of the For this purpose, God would send to the Lord is a most venerable feast day in the people a good and wise messenger. The Church, an important part of the culture in Presentation of Jesus in messenger will prepare the way for the many places in the world. Lord. Eventually, the Lord will come to To understand the event that is com- the temple. He will purify the world. He memorated, it is helpful if we return to the temple is important feast will redeem the people. They will have life reality of the time described. Although and joy. enormously blessed by God, and certainly My question concerns the fourth joy- Interestingly, the significance of these For the second reading on this feast day, true to God, Mary and Joseph were human Qful mystery of the rosary, the presen- Jewish traditions for Luke as he narrates the Church gives us a selection from the beings. They obviously knew that the child tation of the child Jesus in the temple. I this temple scene become more clear Epistle to the Hebrews. in their care, Mary’s own son, was unique know the feast is when we see how his description unmis- The author of Hebrews is unknown. among all people. They knew that this Feb. 2, but what does takably parallels the similar story of the Also unknown are the date and place of its child was central to God’s plan of redeem- this entail? Does it great prophet Samuel, about 1,000 years composition, as well as the audience that it ing the world. coincide with bap- before Christ, and his mother, Hannah. was destined to inform. With all this However, as humans, and just as tism? Why is it con- The extraordinary birth of Samuel was uncertainty surrounding Hebrews, it is not humans, they would have had no knowl- sidered a mystery? promised to his mother. She brought him surprising that not until the fourth century edge of exactly how this plan was to (California) to the sanctuary at Shiloh and dedicated A.D. did the universal Church formally unfold. Times were treacherous. Herod’s him to the Lord. Eli blessed Samuel’s accept it as God’s Revelation. Of course, plotting against the child already had The passage des- parents as Simeon blessed Mary, and certain segments of the Church always alerted them to the danger that was all Acribing the presen- women ministered in the sanctuary, as did took it to be Revelation. Many believed around. Still, they clung to their faith. tation of Jesus in the Anna. Paul himself was the author. Important in this story are Simeon and temple (Lk 2:21-40) marks the end of the Finally, Mary’s Magnificat hymn Regardless of its origins, from the liter- Anna, often overlooked, and given only a stories about the birth and infancy of echoes several themes and phrases in ary and theological standpoints, Hebrews glance when this passage from Luke is Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Hannah’s hymn of praise after Samuel’s is one of the richest parts of the New read. This helps us understand the importance birth. Testament. It is eloquent, and its teachings Because they were devout, they saw of the point Luke makes throughout the Elements of mystery, in our usual about Jesus are profound. God as the center of everything and were passage that Mary and Joseph, as devout sense of the word, are present in this This reading presents Jesus as the wise. Only the holy are wise. Others may Jews, took care to provide for themselves story as in all events relating to the incar- Savior of humanity. Bluntly, it states that recognize the pieces in a puzzle, or some of and for Jesus all that was “in accordance nation of the Son of God. This Greek the Lord did not come to help angels. He the pieces, but only the holy can see the with the law of the Lord” (Lk 2:24). word can also refer, however, to any rite Each event in that story—the circumci- or occurrence of religious significance. sion and naming of Jesus, the purification This is the meaning it has for the presen- My Journey to God of Mary and the presentation of Jesus— tation and other events commemorated in fulfilled age-old requirements of Jewish the rosary. law. According to the Book of Leviticus, a What is the earliest hour of the day Reflection on Psalm 141 mother was ritually unclean for seven days Qon Saturday that I may hear Mass and after the birth of a male child and under- fulfill the Sunday obligation? Some “Let my prayer rise like incense.” went purification for 33 days more. At the churches in our area have Mass at 4 p.m., end of those 40 days (80 for female chil- and I have heard that this is too early. In your presence, beloved, dren), she was to offer a lamb or, if the (Illinois) I burn the incense of my prayer. parents could not afford that, a pair of tur- Quietly beckoning grace’s profusion, tledoves or pigeons (Lv 12:6-8). It is the responsibility of the bishop of Upon our world steeped in confusion. In remembrance of the exodus of the Aeach diocese to determine the time on Hebrew people from Egypt, every first- Saturday afternoon when “Sunday obliga- In silent prayers of adoration, born male was to be dedicated (presented) tion Masses” may begin. In most dioce- All essential needs are met. to the Lord and “bought back” or ses, it is 4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., but you Indwelling intimacy, redeemed with a certain amount of money would have to ask your parish priest what Overarching infinity, (Nm 18). the rule is in your own diocese. God ever present, With this background, it is obvious Normally, it is safe to say that any Sanctify us, that this Gospel story, as others in the parish Mass regularly scheduled on a Blessed Trinity. infancy narratives, is somewhat ambigu- Saturday afternoon is intended to be ous in several details, possibly because within the guidelines set by the bishop for By Mary Jean Wethington Luke, not being a Jew, was not inti- fulfilling one’s Sunday obligation. mately familiar with these ancient (Mary Jean Wethington is a member of Hebrew traditions. But these are the reli- (Send questions for this column to Father St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish gious customs observed in the presenta- John Dietzen, P.O. Box 325, Peoria, IL

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The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan the Glory of God: The Work of Tridentine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Infor- Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The the Parish Secretary,” Father mation: 317-636-4478. Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, John Thomas, presenter. Infor- mation: www.saintmeinrad.edu St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. February 15 polis. Mass in Vietnamese, Notices must be in our office by 10 a.m. Monday the week Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister 2 p.m. of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The Active List, Circle, Oldenburg. Registration 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box 1717, for Class of 2007, 9–11:30 a.m. Christ the King Church, 1827 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), Information: 812-934-4440, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- [email protected] (e-mail). ext. 231. polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary January 31 Dr., Carmel, Ind., Lafayette Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, for world peace, 8 p.m. Diocese. St. Luke Parish, Indian- 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Marian College, St. Francis Hall St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, apolis, fundraiser, Extravaganza Valentine dinner, “Share Your 2003, 6:30 p.m., $75 per person. Heart,” $12.50 per person, child- 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- Mass, 5 p.m. matic Renewal, prayer meeting, Information: 317-255-7938. care available, advance takeout 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- orders. Information: 317-745- Mondays 927-6900. St. Luke United Methodist 4284. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, “Don’t worry about it. Nobody ever asks Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indian- 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. for a diploma. They just want a driver’s February 1 apolis. Pilgrimage of Trust, Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 Rosary, 7:30 p.m. license and a major credit card.” Indiana State Fairgrounds, Farm Brothers of Taizé, 8 p.m. Infor- National Ave., Indianapolis. © 2003 CNS Graphics Bureau Building, 1202 E. 38th mation: 317-359-3270. Seventh annual St. Jude Parish Our Lady of the Greenwood St., Indianapolis. St. Thomas Sweetheart Dinner/Dance, Mass, Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Aquinas Parish fundraiser, sec- February 7-9 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., $25 St., Greenwood. Prayer group, Wednesdays Adoration of the Blessed ond annual Groundhog’s Day Mount St. Francis Retreat per person, $50 couple. Informa- 7:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Romp, barbecue dinner, music Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., tion: 317-786-4371. 30th St. (behind St. Michael Mass. by Brad Smith and “Fine Line,” Mount St. Francis. Married St. Roch Church, 3600 S. Penn- Church), Indianapolis. Marian 7 p.m.-midnight, $25 per person couples retreat, “Journeying with February 22 sylvania St., Indianapolis. Holy prayers for priests, 3-4 p.m. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. in advance, $30 per person at the Jesus Christ,” $95 per person. Jonathan Byrd Banquet Center, hour, 7 p.m. Information: 317-271-8016. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- door. Information and tickets: Information: 812-923-8817 or 100 Byrd Way (I-65 at the polis. Adult Bible study, 6 p.m. 317-253-1461 or 317-252-5645. e-mail [email protected] Greenwood exit), Greenwood. Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., Our Lady of the Greenwood Information: 317-632-9349. “Small Communities of Faith” Indianapolis. Prayer group, Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St. Mary School, cafeteria, 415 February 8 seminar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $20 per prayers for priests and religious, St., Greenwood. Rosary and St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth E. Eighth St., New Albany. St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. person includes lunch. Informa- 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 7 p.m. St., New Albany. Shepherds of Board of Total Catholic Educa- Michigan Road, Indianapolis. tion: 317-236-1430 or 800-382- 2569. Christ prayers for lay and reli- tion, chili supper, 4-8 p.m. Second annual Indianapolis West 9836, ext. 1430. Immaculate Heart of Mary gious vocations, 7 p.m. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Deanery Catholic Men’s Confer- Church, 5692 Central Ave., St. Joseph School, 512 N. Mul- 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. ence, “A Catholic Approach to Daily Indianapolis. Marian Movement St. Malachy Church, 326 N. berry St., Corydon. Annual chili Monday silent prayer group, Living a Moral Life,” 8 a.m.- Our Lady of the Greenwood of Priests prayer cenacle for Green St., Brownsburg. Liturgy supper and festival, 4-8 p.m., 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- 3:45 p.m., $25 per person Parish, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian laity, 1 p.m. Information: 317- of the Hours, 7 p.m. Information: supper, 6 p.m. 0154. includes lunch. Information: St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- 253-1678. 317-852-3195. 317-241-6314, ext. 126. ration. February 2 Tuesdays Christ the King Chapel, 1827 St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Holy Rosary Church, 520 St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar Holy Rosary Church, 520 Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Brookville. “A Retreat with Road W., Sellersburg. Shep- Stevens St., Indianapolis. St., Terre Haute. Terre Haute Stevens St., Indianapolis. polis. Marian prayers for priests, St. Peter,” 2-4 p.m. Information: herds of Christ rosary, prayers Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Deanery, Candlelight Mass for Tridentine (Latin) Mass, Mon.- 5:30-6:30 a.m. 812-623-3670. after 7 p.m. Mass. ment, between Masses, noon- married couples, 7:30 p.m., Fri., noon; Wed., Fri., 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-636- reception following Mass. Infor- Information: 317-636-4478. Our Lady of Lourdes School, 4478. Fatima Knights of Columbus, mation: 812-232-8400. Our Lady of the Greenwood 30 S. Downey Ave., Indiana- 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. polis. Open house, 1-3 p.m. SS. Francis and Clare Church, polis. Euchre, 7 p.m. Informa- February 9 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Meridian St., Greenwood. Video Information: 317-357-3316. 5901 Olive Branch Road, tion: 317-638-8416. St. Nicholas Parish, Parish Hall, Leave a telephone number to be series of Father Corapi, 7 p.m. Information: 317-535-2360. Greenwood. Adoration of the Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sun- contacted by a member of the Blessed Sacrament, 7 a.m.- Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, statt, Rexville (located on 925 man. Ladies Sodality, Valentine prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Holy Name Parish, 89 N. 17th 9 p.m., rosary and Divine Mercy Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian South, .8 mile east of 421 South, Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon, 767-9479. St., Beech Grove. Prayer group, Chaplet, 11 a.m. Information: St., Indianapolis. Adult religious freewill offering. 12 miles south of Versailles). 2:30-3:30 p.m. 317-859-HOPE. education, 7:30 p.m. Informa- “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” St. Therese of the Infant Jesus tion: 317-638-5551. February 9-13 (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m. with St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. St. Malachy Church, 326 N. 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- Central Ave., Indianapolis. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Green St., Brownsburg. Perpetual adoration. Information: mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail Bible sharing, 7 p.m. Informa- polis. Young adult Bible study, 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Mission, “A Spirituality for an 317-357-3546. [email protected] or log on tion: 317-283-5508. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Information: 317- Thursday silent prayer group, Evangelizing Parish,” Paulist to Schoenstatt Web site at 632-9349. 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-543- www.seidata.com/~eburwink Father Charles Brunick and St. Thomas More Church, 1200 St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday 0154. Charity Sister Virginia Blend, N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Dr. E., Indianapolis. Marian St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, presenters, 7 p.m. Information: Perpetual adoration. St. Bridget Church, 404 E. Vine Movement of Priests prayer Chapel, 46th and Illinois streets, Fridays St., Liberty. Healing Mass, 317-852-3195. cenacle, Mass, 7-8 p.m. Informa- Weekly Indianapolis. Prayer service for St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. 7:30 p.m. Information: 765-458- tion: 317-842-5580. peace, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Main St., Plainfield. Adoration 5412. February 13-16 Sundays of the Blessed Sacrament, Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Holy Spirit Church, 7243 E. 10th Thursdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m. February 7 School of Theology, 200 Hill Holy Rosary Church, 520 St., Indianapolis. Bible study, Our Lady of the Greenwood The Fountains, 502 E. Carmel Dr., St. Meinrad. “Encountering Stevens St., Indianapolis. Gospel of John, 7-8:30 p.m. Chapel, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Lawrence Parish, Chapel, Information: 317-353-9404. Greenwood. Faith Sharing 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Group, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: Adoration of the Blessed 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. 317-856-7442. Sacrament, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday silent prayer hour, Benediction and Mass. 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- St. Lawrence Chapel, 6944 E. 0154. 46th St., Indianapolis. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 17

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Providence Housing Corp., established apartments and homes. example, the annual income of a family of provides information, referral and advo- in 1999 in honor of the beatification of The corporation’s mission evolved from three could not exceed $36,200. cacy services. Sister Dorothy is the service Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin, recently a Housing Needs Assessment commis- “People are excited about the possibility provider at The Connecting Link. received grants to build and fix homes in sioned by the town of West Terre Haute of owning a home, and especially a new According to Sister Barbara, the corpo- West Terre Haute. and completed by Liz Gibson and home,” Sister Dorothy said. “They are ration expects to award bids for the reha- The corporation was founded by the Associates of Indianapolis in 1999. The thrilled that the homes will be located in bilitation and construction projects within Sisters of Providence to help improve the assessment indicated that more than West Terre Haute, and that their children the next three months. lives of low-income people by providing 60 percent of the homes in the community will attend West Vigo schools.” Previous rehabilitation projects on safe and decent housing for residents of were built before 1950. In addition, at least Providence Housing Corp. purchased homes in West Terre Haute have included West Terre Haute. Since August 2000, the nine unsound or hazardous conditions were 20 acres along West Paris Avenue as the replacing heating, cooling, electrical and corporation has rehabilitated and repaired evident in each of the homes located in site for the new construction projects. plumbing systems, roofing, guttering, win- 18 homes, and constructed a complex of 54 blocks of the 70-block area of down- Providence Sister Barbara Ann Zeller, dows, doors, floors and siding. Costs have 11 apartments for senior citizens. town West Terre Haute. the corporation’s president, said residents ranged from less than $10,000 to more Last week, the corporation received Providence Sister Dorothy Rasche, began moving into the 11 units in than $30,000. word that the Indiana Housing Finance housing rehabilitation specialist for Providence Apartments Phase I in mid- Melissa Rohrbach, the corporation’s Authority has approved a HOME grant of Providence Housing Corp., said the corpo- December. The two-bedroom apartments housing specialist, said the current rehabil- $210,000 for the construction of four fam- ration plans to build four homes along are designed for senior citizens. itation project provides owner-requested ily dwellings and a Community Develop- West Paris Avenue near Providence Sister Barbara said the corporation repairs and/or replaces items to bring the ment Block Grant of $80,000 for the reha- Apartments. expects to submit an application to the homes into compliance with safety stan- bilitation of five existing owner-occupied “The homes will be sold to low-to-mod- Indiana Housing Finance Authority in dards and to increase energy efficiency. homes in West Terre Haute. erate-income families,” she said. Each March to construct another 11 units in The corporation considers housing to be Blessed Mother Theodore established home will have approximately 1,100 Providence Apartments Phase II. eligible for rehabilitation if it is structurally the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of- square feet of living space, with a mini- She said construction of Providence sound and meets Indiana Housing the-Woods in October 1840. Providence mum of three bedrooms and one bathroom. Place Clubhouse is expected to begin this Authority specifications. Housing Corp. recognizes the hospitality The exteriors of the homes will be sided in summer. The clubhouse will serve resi- The rehabilitation projects are impact- extended by residents of West Terre Haute vinyl with brick accent. Each home will be dents of Providence Apartments and others ing entire neighborhoods. to Mother Theodore when she arrived— built on a quarter of an acre lot. in the community in need of space for “We are seeing that as we rehabilitate homeless—at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dorothy said the estimated devel- family gatherings and special events. homes, others in the area begin fixing up The corporation provides opportunities opment cost of each home is $112,853. The clubhouse will contain office space their homes,” Sister Dorothy said. “As a for affordable housing through the rehabili- The corporation will use HUD definitions for Providence Housing Corporation and result, the neighborhoods are becoming tation and repair of existing single-family to establish income eligibility. Income lim- The Connecting Link, a program of safe and pleasant, and property values are dwellings and construction of new its vary with the size of the family. For Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries that increasing.” †

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St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Sacrament after 5:30 p.m. Mass, tion, rosary, noon, Mass, Second Mondays Third Fridays 46th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, hour of silent prayer and reflec- 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235- Church at Mount St. Francis. St. Francis Hall Chapel, Marian prayer group and conversation, 8:15 a.m., devotions following tion followed by Benediction of 4996. Holy hour for vocations to College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-546- Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. the Blessed Sacrament. priesthood and religious life, Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- 4065. Information: 317-784-5454. First Saturdays 7 p.m. matic Renewal, Central Indiana, St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Our Lady of the Greenwood Mass, healing service, 7 p.m. Saturdays St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Third Wednesdays Clinic for Women (abortion Brookville. Exposition of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Third Saturdays Blessed Sacrament after 8 a.m. clinic), 3606 W. 16th St., ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation, Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour St. Michael the Archangel Communion service-1 p.m. Indianapolis. Pro-life rosary, Benediction, 5:30 p.m., Mass, rosary, mediations, 8 a.m. and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indi- 9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244- 317-784-5454. anapolis. Helpers of God’s Holy Guardian Angels Church, 9002. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. Precious Infants monthly pro-life 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. Holy Rosary Church, 520 St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- ministry, Mass for Life by arch- Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- Stevens St., Indianapolis. land Road, Indianapolis. diocesan Office of Pro-Life Mass-5 p.m. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- sition of the Blessed Sacrament, Tridentine Mass, 9 a.m. Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to polis. Sacred Heart devotion, 11 a.m.-noon. 317-783-1445. Clinic for Women (abortion Christ the King Church, 1827 St. Patrick Church, 950 Prospect 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., Indian- Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus St., Indianapolis. Mass in Information: 317-632-9349. apolis, for rosary, return to polis. Exposition of the Blessed (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic English, 4 p.m. church for Benediction. Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- Sacred Heart Chapel, 1530 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Widowed St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- Union St., Indianapolis. Adora- Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, Fourth Wednesdays vice. tion of the Blessed Sacrament, 2 p.m. Organization, 7-9:30 p.m. Infor- Road W., Sellersburg. “Be Not St. Thomas More Church, 1200 7:30-10:30 a.m., Mass, 6:30 a.m. mation: 317-784-1102. Afraid” holy hour, 3:30- N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Information: 317-638-5551. St. Anthony Church, 379 N. 4:30 p.m. Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 Mass and anointing of the sick, Stevens St., Indianapolis. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 6:30 p.m. Monthly Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, 2 p.m. ment after 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. Fourth Sundays First Sundays Saturday. Information: 317-636- New Albany. Adoration, con- 4478. cluding with confessions at Third Thursdays St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum St., Terre Haute. Tridentine Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. St., New Albany. Eucharistic Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 812- 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- adoration and confessions after 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- St. Mary Church, 415 E. Eighth Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. 232-8518. 246-4555. apolis. Exposition of the Blessed St., New Albany. Eucharistic 9 p.m. Mass. Sacrament, prayer service, adoration, reconciliation, after St. Elizabeth’s, 2500 Churchman Last Sundays Fatima Knights of Columbus, 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Mass-midnight. St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Ave., Indianapolis. Daughters of Holy Rosary Church, 520 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, Isabella, Madonna Circle meet- Stevens St., Indianapolis. polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- St. Anthony Church, 379 N. St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., praise and worship, 8 a.m., then ing, noon, dessert and beverages Novena to Our Lady of tion: 317-638-8416. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- SACRED gathering in the served. Information: 317-849- Perpetual Help, 11:15 a.m. Infor- Exposition of the Blessed tion, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Benedic- school. 5840. mation: 317-636-4478.† Holy Cross Church, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Mass for Catholics in recovery, 5 p.m. Information: 317-637-2620. HOLLAND AMERICA LINE SPECIAL First Mondays Archbishop O’Meara Catholic BRRRR.... It’s Cold! Repositioning Cruise Gives Travelers Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 26-Day Mediterranean Cruise Bargain Guild board meeting, 9:30 a.m. Warm up in Vacationers can visit the best of Italy and Sout hern Europe on a 26-day First Tuesdays repositioning cruise departing November 11, 2003. 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Spirit, Indianapolis, Dec. 31. Jan. 14. Wife of Michael B. Husband of Virginia Hunt. Pinna. Mother of Marie Three Providence sisters Father of Karen Dicks, Marsha Radkevich and Michael Pinna. and Robert Hunt. Grandfather Sister of Wilbur Rosell. Grand- receive sentences for Rest in peace of three. mother of seven. Great-grand- JELLY, Robert G., 87, Holy mother of 14. trespassing at protest Please submit in writing to our FISHER, Esther L., 79, Family, Richmond, Jan. 13. PLUMMER, Martha R., 76, Providence Sisters Adele Beacham, Rita Clare Gerardot office by 10 a.m. Mon. the St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Husband of Muriel Jelly. Father Our Lady of Lourdes, Indian- and Joann Quinkert of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods were sen- week of publication; be sure to Jan. 19. Wife of George F. of Janice Doty, Elaine Jelly- apolis, Jan. 6. Wife of William Werner, Jeff and Robin Jelly. Deal. Mother of Debbie Flynn tenced on Jan. 28 in U.S. District Court in Columbus, Ga., state date of death. Obituaries Fisher. Mother of Sue Coleman, after pleading not guilty with stipulation to federal tres- of archdiocesan priests and Brother of James Jelly. Grand- and Ed Baker. Sister of Jenny Beth Davis, CeeCee Kaylor, passing charges. religious sisters serving our Maggie and Stephen Fisher. father of seven. Great-grandfa- Schrinel. Grandmother of six. archdiocese are listed elsewhere Sister of Marion Workman and ther of two. RUSSELL, Bob C., 65, Sister Adele, who is 76, was sentenced to 12 months in The Criterion. Order priests Frank Fucito. Grandmother of JULKENBECK, Lorena, 96, St. Joseph Hill, Sellersburg, probation and house arrest, and must perform 250 hours of and brothers are included here, 12. Great-grandmother of one. St. Michael, Cannelton, Jan. 9. Jan. 13. Husband of Linda community service. She will be confined to the mother- unless they are natives of the GILLAND, Marian F., 83, Sister of Anna Sparn. Russell. Father of Barbara house grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods except for trips archdiocese or have other St. Charles, Milan, Jan. 9. Wife KLEISER, Irvin E., 78, Carby. Stepfather of Dale and to receive medical treatment. connections to it. of Grover Gilland. Mother of St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 10. Hus- Dean Wesbecker. Brother of “The process has worked itself through. What has hap- AMBERGER, Ruth C., 82, Sandra Kennedy, Patricia band of Leona Kleiser. Father of Jackie Woods. Grandfather of pened, the people I have met and the groups that supported St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Ritchie, Dennis and Rick Linda, Kevin and Mike Kleiser. four. Great-grandfather of two. me are truly gifts,” Sister Adele said. St. Mary-of-the-Rock, Jan. 17. Gilland. Sister of Hildegarde Grandfather of six. SCHANTZ, Viola F., 77, Sister Rita Clare, who is also 76, was sentenced to Mother of Millie Blanken, Edie Conaway. Grandmother of 13. LAWSON, Bonnie S., 44, St. Peter, Brookville, Jan. 7. 12 months probation and 500 hours of community service, Ernstes, Rosemary Gander, Ann Great-grandmother of 10. St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Wife of Walter Schantz. Mother part of which will be continuing her prison ministry with Gutzwiller, Dee Dee Linkel, GRIFFIN, William G., 87, Jan. 14. Wife of Dennis of Linda Gutzwiller, David and federal death row inmate David Paul Hammer at the U.S. Mags Thielking, Albert, Bill, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Jan. 16. Lawson. Mother of Jason and James Schantz. Grandmother of Penitentiary in Terre Haute. Dave, Dick, John and Steve Husband of Joyce M. (Wedding) Jon Lawson. Daughter of Bryce seven. Great-grandmother of “I feel elated at the fact that what I proposed to the Amberger. Sister of Alice two. Griffin. Father of Carol Monica, and Cleova Snyder. Grand- judge as an alternative sentence of community service was Hillenbrand and Howard Zins. Deborah, Rick, Timothy and mother of two. SHAFER, Raymond H., 25, Grandmother of 33. Great- accepted,” Sister Rita Clare said. She also will volunteer in Thomas Griffin. Grandfather of LEHANE, Daniel, 69, Holy St. Anthony of Padua, Clarks- the maternal health clinic at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. grandmother of 29. ville, Jan. 13. Son of Richard six. Great-grandfather of two. Spirit, Indianapolis, Jan. 5. Sister Joann, who is 71, was sentenced to 12 months AMOS, Alfred L., 78, St. Paul, GULLIVER, Margaret Father of Ellen Benson, Karen, H. and Theresa Shafer. Brother of Mary Theresa Jones, probation and 500 hours of community service. She will Tell City, Jan. 10. Husband of (Maher), 76, St. Matthew, Brian, Daniel, Dennis and Virginia, Richard, Robert, Ross, perform her community service work in the Chicago area. Gertrude (Goffinet) Amos. Indianapolis, Jan. 8. Mother of Michael Lehane. Brother of Roy and Russell Shafer. “I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to speak Father of Peggy Ann Huff, Jane and Patrick Maher. Mary Frances O’Connor. Jeffrey and Michael Amos. for the voiceless and to work to rectify policies of our HECK, Virginia Mary Lane Grandfather of eight. SPECKNER, Jesse M., 90, Brother of Eleanor Huff. Grand- St. Ambrose, Seymour, Jan. 9. country,” Sister Joann said. “Ginny” (Kinker), 76, LENAHAN, Marie E. (Kelley), father of five. Mother of Patricia Bundy and The sisters were arrested for crossing an arbitrary line at St. Mark, Indianapolis, Jan. 21. 97, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Peggy Meyer. Sister of Bessie Fort Benning, Ga., on Nov. 17 during an annual nonviolent BILTZ, Dorothy, 80, St. Agnes, Wife of Richard T. Heck. Jan. 15. Mother of Mary Ann Rone. Grandmother of four. protest against the former School of the Americas (SOA), Nashville, Jan. 20. Mother of Mother of Diana Gavaghan, Chesterson. Grandmother of Great-grandmother of five. Donna and Jerry Waltman. Gary, Jerome and Philip Lane. five. Great-grandmother of now known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for BRENNAN, John Chadwick, Sister of Rosemary Cook, seven. STEVENS, William H., 47, Security Cooperation (WHISC). Our Lady of Lourdes, Indian- “Our support and concern for them has been strong 82, St. Monica, Indianapolis, Leona Meyer, Margaret MALEY, Ruth M. (Craig), 69, apolis, Dec. 27. Son of John Jan. 19. Husband of Josephine Mollaun, Julia Pumphrey, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Jan. throughout this legal process,” said Sister Ann Margaret and Agnes (Totten) Stevens. (Noonan) Brennan. Father of Loretta, Louis and Omer 14. Wife of James P. Maley. O’Hara, general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Brother of Grace Hatfield and Denise Feser and Michelle Kinker. Grandmother of five. Mother of Arlene Crooke, Susan Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. John Stevens. Foster. Grandfather of four. Great-grandmother of two. Donahue, Dianne Maley-Shruba “We pray that more people will take notice of our gov- BURNELL, Thomas Michael, HERMAN, Nicholas R., 64, and Timothy Maley. Sister of WARNER, Dorothy B. ernment’s commitment to continue training Latin American 50, St. Matthew, Indianapolis, St. Mary, Greensburg, Jan. 18. Margaret Boggs and Rosalie (Kavanaugh), 71, Holy Spirit, military personnel who later use terrorist tactics in their Jan. 17. Husband of Etta (Jones) Husband of Eva (Gilbert) Newgent. Grandmother of seven. Indianapolis, Jan. 9. Mother of own countries,” Sister Ann Margaret said. “Courageous Burnell. Father of Kristy and Hermann. Father of John Great-grandmother of one. Sandra Green, Barbara Short, acts such as those offered by our sisters and the thousands Thomas, Timothy and Vincent Marcus Burnell. Brother of Jane Hermann. Stepfather of Donna MATHENA, Mary L., 87, Our who marched with them will help raise awareness about Warner. Sister of Mary Ann Thornburg and John Bridges and Richard Ruble. Lady of Perpetual Help, New one of our government’s foreign relations programs.” Burnell. Grandfather of two. Brother of Dian Cassells and Timothy, Donald, Howard, Leo Albany, Jan. 14. Mother of and Thomas Kavanaugh. Providence Sister Kathleen Desautels is serving a six- COPELAND, Don J., Mark Hermann. Grandfather of James and Robert Mathena. Grandmother of 14. Great- month sentence at the federal prison in Greenville, Ill., for St. Anne, New Castle, Jan. 19. three. Step-grandfather of six. Step-great-grandfather of one. MYERS, Esperanza grandmother of two. a similar action in 2001. She will be released on March 7. Husband of Janis Copeland. Rodriguez, 98, SS. Peter and The trial started on Jan. 27 in Columbus, Ga., with U.S. Father of Connie Wiggam, HOLDEN, Margaret H. WATSON, Josephine Paul Cathedral, Jan. 12. Magistrate G. Mallon Faircloth presiding. Ninety-six peo- Christopher and Michael (Carr), 96, Our Lady of (Mangold), 84, St. Michael, Copeland. Stepfather of Lourdes, Indianapolis, Jan. 12. NEWHART, Chester John, Indianapolis, Jan. 11. Mother of ple were arrested during the November protest, which is Stephanie Jarvis. Son of Marion Sister of Anna (Carr) Teegarden, 91, St. John the Baptist, Jane Gilmore, Harry “Jack” III, organized each year by SOA Watch, an independent organi- Copeland. Grandfather of five. Catherine and Florence Carr. Osgood, Jan. 13. Father of Dr. James and Jeffrey Watson. zation that seeks to close the training facility. † DeeAnn Abplanalp, Penny Grandmother of 11. Great- DUFFY, Mary Louise, 61, Holy HOFF, Carl V., 72, St. Michael, Brinson, Christopher and Don grandmother of two. Spirit, Indianapolis, Jan. 11. Brookville, Jan. 8. Husband of Newhart. Grandfather of eight. Franciscan Sister Mary Therese Mother of Karen Connor, Brian Carolyn (Geis) Hoff. Father of WILLIAMS, Howard E. Great-grandfather of 20. Great- “Budd,” 85, Holy Spirit, Mette taught school for 48 years and John Duffy. Sister of Joseph Joyce Bennett, Donna Mobley, great-grandfather of two. Rice. Grandmother of six. Bobby, Mark, Phil and Ron Indianapolis, Jan. 7. Father of Franciscan Sister Marie School, Little Flower School, Hoff. Brother of Rosemary PFEFFER, Cletus J. “Pete,” Jody Conaway, Becky Fenoglio, FAGAN, Betty M. (Merriman), Therese Mette died on Jan. 14 St. Monica School, St. Michael Audritsch, Mildred Lang, David 96, St. Anne, New Castle, Jerry, Kevin, Martin, Michael 77, St. Mark, Indianapolis, at the motherhouse of the School and the former St. Mary and Tom Hoff. Grandfather of Jan. 17. Husband of Rita Sulzer and Scott Williams. Grandfather Jan. 21. Mother of Amanda Congregation of the Sisters of School, all in Indianapolis, as 15. Great-grandfather of one. (Foster) Pfeffer. Father of Betty of 10. Great-grandfather of nine. Burda, Bruce and James Fagan. the Third Order of St. Francis well as at St. Michael School Allen, Louise Steele and Regina WILLIAMSON, Charles Grandmother of four. HUNT, Robert, 82, Holy of Oldenburg. She was 92. in Brookville, the former Holy Tsareff. Stepfather of Dr. Julia “Chuck” D., 83, Our Lady of The Mass of Christian Burial Family School in Oldenburg Armstrong, Mary Crider, Dr. Lourdes, Indianapolis, Jan. 9. was celebrated on Jan. 18 at the and the former St. Paul School Christopher, Michael, Dr. Peter Father of Lynn Bagle, Leda motherhouse chapel in Olden- in New Alsace. and Richard Foster. Brother of Hodge, Katherine Meadows, burg. Burial followed in the sis- She also taught at Catholic Robert Pfeffer. Grandfather of Anne Sweeney, Marie and ATTORNEYS AT LAW ters’ cemetery. schools in Ohio and served in 23. Great-grandfather of 17. Mark Williamson. Grandfather The former Josephine Mary library ministry at Marian PINNA, Lillian G. (Rosell), of 12. Great-grandfather of OOD UOHY LEASON Mette was born in Cincinnati, College in Indianapolis. In W , T , G , 88, St. Roch, Indianapolis, three. † Ohio. She entered the Olden- 1987, she retired to the mother- burg Franciscan community in house. MERCER & HERRIN, PC 1933 and professed final vows Surviving are two sisters, in 1939. Rita Brinker and Dolores Serving Indiana since Adoption Sister Marie Therese taught Fisher, and one brother, school for 48 years. She minis- Norbert Mette, all of 1928, the Indiana Catholic Business ‘‘Help us tered at Our Lady of Lourdes Cincinnati. † Conference since 1969 and Real Estate to help others'' Marianist Brother Charles Walke the Archdiocese since 1975. Elder Law served the order for 71 years Employment Law General Practice in All Courts. Marianist Brother Charles final vows in 1931. Estate Planning Need A. Walke, an Indiana native, Brother Charles served the Wills died on Jan. 10 at the order’s order for 71 years. He was a William J. Wood, for Bergamo Center in Dayton, working brother and labored on James L. Tuohy, Trusts Ohio. He was 88. the order’s farm. He later min- John L. Mercer, Tax The Mass of Christian istered as a maintenance Burial was celebrated on worker at the Cathedral Latin John S. (Jay) Mercer, Powers of Attorney Refrigerators, Gas Stoves, Jan. 15 at the Marianist center School in Cleveland, Ohio. He James K. Gilday, Accidents and Injuries Washers in Dayton. continued to perform similar Todd H. Belanger, and all types of He was born on May 12, duties in Dayton, Ohio; Marcy, Jennifer D. McNair Insurance 1914, in Muncie, Ind., and N.Y.; and Rockaway Beach, Jennifer R. Fitzwater Mediation Furniture and Bedding. grew up in southeastern N.Y. Indiana. He is survived by a sister, Zoning He was encouraged to con- Bertha Wagner of Muncie, OF COUNSEL FOR FREE PICK-UP, CALL John Q. Herrin, sider religious life by his pastor Ind.; three brothers, Otto Walke 3400 Bank One Center Tower at St. Anthony of Padua Parish of Arlington, Allie Walke of J. Brian Niederhauser, in Morris. Oldenburg and Ernest Clemons Indianapolis, IN 46244-0942 Eugene E. Henn, 317-687-1006 He entered the Marianist of Greensburg; two nieces and Sue Tuohy MacGill 317-636-3551 order in 1928 and professed three nephews. † The Criterion Friday, January 31, 2003 Page 19

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The program allows teachers to have multiple career paths, The program allows teachers to have multiple career paths, Qualifications: market driven compensation, ongoing professional develop- market driven compensation, ongoing professional develop- ✓ An elementary license eith ESL endorsement ment, and performance-based accountability ment, and performance-based accountability ✓ or demonstrated success teach ing i n an i nternational Qualifications: Qualifications: envoronment within the United States ✓ M.S. in Education ✓ Indiana teacher’s license ✓ or experience teaching outside the United States ✓ Minimum seven years experience ✓ Minimum two years experience ✓ Minimum two years experience ✓ Ability to demonstrate instructional leadership ✓ Excellent instructor and communicator Please send your résumé by mail to: Please send your résumé by mail to: Please send your résumé by mail to: Bernadette Paradise Paulette A. Conner Paulette A. 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is sponsored by Right to Life of Last Christmas, Planned Parenthood with over $202 million a year.” PRO-LIFE Indianapolis. The program includes Federation of America produced greeting Americans value freedom, diversity, continued from page 3 prayers and a solemn rose ceremony in cards and T-shirts with the message inclusiveness, tolerance, choice and indi- memory of more than 43 million babies “Choice on Earth,” he said, which mocks vidual rights, he said. “We live in an age Pro-life efforts during the past three aborted since the U.S. Supreme Court the “Peace on Earth” message of where everybody is so worried about pro- decades are making a difference, Msgr. legalized abortion during all nine months Christmas and “blasphemes the Christ tecting his or her rights. That’s all well Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general for the of pregnancy in its Roe vs. Wade and Doe Child, the very essence of what Christians and good, but God has rights, too. God is Archdiocese of Indianapolis, told the vs. Bolton decisions on Jan. 22, 1973. hold as holy.” the creator of everything. God is the gathering during his keynote address. “In this country, right up until the very As the largest single abortion provider owner. We are only the caretakers for a “Overall, the abortion rate in our end of her pregnancy, a woman has the in the United States, he said, Planned time, the stewards of our lives and of cre- country is the lowest it’s been since right to have a legal abortion, even a par- Parenthood receives more than $202 mil- ation. When will all people realize that 1974,” Msgr. Schaedel said. “More tial-birth abortion,” the vicar general said. lion a year in funding from federal, state God has sacred rights?” unborn children are being allowed to live. “Why? Because the government has and local governments. Pro-life supporters need to focus their More mothers are choosing life. We are stated that the fetus is not a person. It is a “An Indiana state senator, speaking at efforts to end the culture of death in ways making a difference.” ‘thing,’ and it has no rights. Yet if this an abortion rights rally at the Statehouse that worked for the civil rights move- But there is still much to be done to same woman, on her way to the abortion last week, said that, ‘Government only ment, Msgr. Schaedel said. “If we want to reverse the culture of death in America clinic, is hit by a car and the unborn works when government stays out of our memorialize these unborn children, we and throughout the world, he said. “Until baby—not the mother—is killed, the dri- personal lives, our bedrooms and our doc- need to … put Planned Parenthood out of the world learns again that some things ver of the car can be charged with tors’ offices,’ ” Msgr. Schaedel said. business, let lawmakers know how we are untouchable, only then will human manslaughter.” “Explain to us then, senator, why federal, feel, and hit companies where it hurts—in life ever become sacred [to everyone] Little by little, Msgr. Schaedel said, state and local governments fund the the pocketbook—if they support Planned again.” “we have arrived at the point where noth- largest abortion provider in the country Parenthood.” † The annual pro-life memorial service ing is sacred anymore.” Mexican-U.S. bishops’ joint letter calls for immigration changes Photo by Mary Ann Wyand Photo by Mary WASHINGTON (CNS)—With current and xenophobic and racist attitudes in migration policies essentially creating a both the United States and Mexico con- new underclass in the United States, the tribute to an atmosphere in which undocu- time has come for the governments of mented [people] are discriminated against Mexico and the United States to make and abused.” basic changes in immigration law and Archbishop Morales said the letter calls practice, say the Catholic bishops of the on the two nations “not to have xenophobic two countries in a new joint letter. attitudes toward migrants but to develop a The bishops of the United States and culture of sensitivity, hospitality and soli- Mexico jointly challenged their govern- darity.” He stressed that migrants are often ments to change immigration policies and among the poorest and most vulnerable promised to do more themselves to edu- members of the community. cate Catholics and political leaders about The letter urges both governments to the social justice issues involved in migra- “abandon the type of [law enforcement] tion and address migrants’ needs. strategies that give rise to smuggling oper- “Many who seek to migrate suffer inhu- ations and migrant deaths” and to restore man conditions, and in too many cases, die due process rights. It encourages a broad tragically trying to get here,” said Miami legalization program for the millions of Central Indiana children of all ages participate in a solemn rose ceremony in memory of the 43 million Auxiliary Bishop Thomas G. Wenski at a people who are in the United States with- babies killed in abortion during the past 30 years. The ecumenical pro-life memorial service was Washington press conference on Jan. 24, out the proper authority. sponsored by Right to Life of Indianapolis on Jan. 26 at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. when the document was released. “Many “Legalization represents sound public are grossly exploited—both en route and policy,” said the letter. A broad legaliza- once in the United States—and their human tion program would benefit both coun- dignity is trampled.” tries, it said, by stabilizing the labor mar- Bishop Wenski, who heads the ket in the United States, improving the Come Join Our Family Committee on Migration of the U.S. standard of living in immigrant communi- When the late Walter G. Justus established the Conference of Catholic Bishops, said the ties, and smoothing the flow of money Justus Contracting Company in 1910, he U.S. immigration system is broken and being sent back to Mexico and travelers dreamed of starting a family tradition...and his must be reformed. Attitudes toward immi- between the two countries. gration and how social institutions, includ- Bishop Wenski said a legalization pro- vision has become a reality. Three generations ing the Church, respond to migrants also gram also would help address security later, a proud heritage of over 20,000 quality-built must be addressed, he said. concerns that have heightened since the homes, multi-family apartments and senior “Strangers No Longer: Together on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by allow- housing communities continue to provide quality Journey of Hope,” the first joint pastoral ing people to feel they no longer must living for generations of loyal Justus customers. letter of the two national bishops’ confer- hide lest they be deported. People in ences, was released on Jan. 23 in Mexico immigrant communities, for instance, City and on Jan. 24 in Washington. often hesitate to report crimes or become At the Mexico City press conference at involved in their children’s schools or the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, other community efforts for fear of Archbishop Luis Morales Reyes called the attracting attention to their own illegal sta- letter “a historic document, uniting the tus, he said. bishops’ conferences of our two coun- The increased militarization of the tries.” Archbishop Morales, of San Luis U.S.-Mexico border in the last decade, Potosi, is president of the Mexican bish- which has led to thousands of deaths of ops’ conference. people crossing the border and has cost “It opens the path to a better understand- millions of dollars, could be eased if peo- ing of migration, conscious that in the ple have more legitimate ways of entering Church nobody is a foreigner, and the the United States to find work, he said. Church is foreign to no man and no place,” Mexican President Vicente Fox has he said. been trying to persuade the U.S. govern- The two bishops’ conferences approved ment to legalize an estimated 3.5 million the statement at their plenary meetings in undocumented migrants in the United November. Its publication was held up States for two years, but with no success. until minor differences in the wording of Talks that seemed to be leading toward a the text could be sorted out by the bish- new guest worker program and possibly a ops’ respective migration committees. The legalization system came to a halt after release dates closely coincide with the the 2001 terrorist attacks, and they have anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s 1999 not successfully resumed yet. apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America, In many ways, Bishop Wenski said, the which calls on the Church to consider the current situation in the United States is Americas as one continent in addressing essentially creating a new underclass of issues such as evangelization. immigrants. The new 50-page joint letter says the “By keeping millions of undocumented governments of both countries must people without documents, they are only change policies, including making it easier exploited,” he said, adding that such to legally immigrate to the United States, migrants lack the same civil and legal rights better protecting the civil rights of as legal immigrants and are held back by a migrants in both countries and addressing glass ceiling from improving their lives. the root causes of migration—poverty and “The last time we created an under- lack of employment options in Mexico class like that, we called it Jim Crow,” and Central America. Bishop Wenski said. “We still haven’t It discusses the theological roots of the gotten over the consequences of that.” Church’s support for immigrants and lays The letter was the product of two years out steps to be taken by Church and public of work by the bishops’ migration commit- authorities. It notes that “misperceptions tees and their staffs. †