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Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 17 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com August 26, 2005 Vol. XXXXIV, No. 46 75¢ Apostolic visits of all U.S. CNS photo from Reuters seminaries to start this fall

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Vatican- run apostolic visitation of U.S. Catholic seminaries and houses of priestly forma- tion will begin late this September. Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, who will coordinate the visits, announced details of the plan on Aug. 19. Sparked by the sexual abuse crisis that hit the U.S. Church in 2002, the visita- tions will pay special attention to areas such as the quality of the seminarians’ human and spiritual formation for living chastely and of their intellectual formation for faithfulness to Church teachings, espe- cially in the area of moral theology. The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education, which oversees seminary for- mation around the world, has appointed 117 bishops and seminary personnel as visitors. They are to visit each college- or Pope Benedict XVI arrives for the World Youth Day Mass at Marienfeld outside Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 21. The service attended by more than 1 mil- theology-level institution, working in lion people concluded the international Catholic youth gathering and came at the end of the pope’s first visit abroad since his election in April. teams of three for smaller programs or four for the larger ones. The education congregation developed the visitation program in collaboration Pope urges more than a million with the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. About one-third of youth to discover power of faith U.S. seminarians in graduate studies are preparing to be priests in religious orders. COLOGNE, Germany (CNS)—In God, does true revolution come,” he told a the Wise Men who found Jesus in a In selecting the visitors, the congrega- back-to-back encounters with more than vast candlelit crowd spread across a field manger, thus discovering an unworldly tion consulted with the Conference of a million young people from around the outside Cologne. kind of power. Major Superiors of Men and the world, Pope Benedict XVI urged them The pope was presiding for the first time The pope’s emphasis on the saints— Committee on Priestly Formation of the to discover the transforming power of over World Youth Day, and he did so in a old ones like St. Francis of Assisi and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. the faith and join the “true revolution” solemn and dignified style. At the vigil, he more recent figures of holiness like Archbishop O’Brien is to appoint resource of personal holiness. sat quietly as he watched slow liturgical Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta—res- people, including deacons, religious and At a World Youth Day vigil on dancing and listened to Scripture readings. onated with many in his young audience. lay people, to assist in the visitation Aug. 20 and a closing Mass the next Unlike similar megameetings with Pope “We agree with him,” said 16-year- process and participate in visits to the day, the pope preached about the inspi- John Paul II, there was no papal bantering old Mackenzie Gilpin, who recently larger institutions. ration of the saints and the mystery of with the crowd or light-hearted silliness. At began attending an “all saints club” at The visitation teams are to review doc- the Eucharist, encouraging the youth to the end of the long evening, dressed in a her parish in Milford, Pa. She punctu- umentation of an institution beforehand change themselves if they want to golden cope, Pope Benedict led the crowd ated her statement with a whoop that and may interview students, faculty, staff change the world. in adoration of the Eucharist. caused nearby pilgrims to stir in their and recent alumni during the on-site visit. “Only from the saints, only from In his talk, he retold the simple story of See YOUTH, page 9 Last year, there were 229 U.S. seminar- ies or formation houses at the college or theology level. They had a total of 4,556 Archdiocese’s pilgrims sacrifice and rejoice students: 3,308 at the theology level and 1,248 in college. A seminary covers all By Brandon A. Evans the second was that, due to the death of aspects of formation including the acade- his friend and archdiocesan priest, Father mic. For students in a house of formation, COLOGNE, Germany—More than Clarence Waldon, on Aug. 14, Archbishop See SEMINARIES, page 15 170 youth and adults from the archdio- Daniel M. Buechlein would be returning cese joined a million other people who home for the rest of the pilgrimage. A. Brandon Photo by Evans made a pilgrimage to Cologne for Though disappointed, the youth under- World Youth Day 2005. stood, and as they joined in the Mass for Like any pilgrimage, there were the Solemnity of the Assumption on board sacrifices and difficulties, but the pil- the boat, they made a spiritual communion grims marched through them and made with Jesus Christ. their way to an open-air “cathedral for For at least one pilgrim, this Mass was a day” in Marienfeld, just outside of the highlight of the trip. Cologne, for a vigil and Mass with Though the pilgrims had just celebrated Pope Benedict XVI. Mass in some of the most beautiful and After spending a few days first in holy churches in the world, it was this Rome and Assisi, the archdiocesan Mass that moved Greg Lorenz, a member group made their way by overnight of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis and a train to Frankfort, Germany on senior who is home-schooled, the most. Aug. 15. It reminded him that this pilgrimage It was when they boarded the Rhine was more than a trip to see mammoth River Steamer in Mainz for a four- churches and ancient statues, but was a hour cruise that the pilgrims learned of spiritual journey. It also reminded him that Father Jonathan Meyer, associate director of two sacrifices that would start their even a humble, small Mass on a boat was the archdiocesan Office of Youth and Young week in Germany. no less grand than one celebrated at Adult Ministry, leads a group of archdiocesan The first was that the Communion St. Peter’s Basilica. pilgrims to a train station on Aug. 18. They hosts for Mass had been left on a bus After Mass, some people made their lined the streets of Cologne for hours to so no one would receive Communion; See PILGRIMS, page 12 catch a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 John Michael Talbot plans two concerts in archdiocese

(Editor’s note: This is the first article in a “Monk Rock” songs from his 48th album are music that led him to dramatically change his series of occasional feature stories about expected to “rock the house” at both parishes life. Catholic musicians with connections to the and get audience members on their feet to Talbot started the interview by saying that Archdiocese of Indianapolis.) celebrate their love for God. he is humbled and thankful that the Lord has

“I hope people enjoy ‘Monk Rock,’ ” blessed this ministry. Lindberg Jennifer File photo by By Mary Ann Wyand Talbot said in a press release promoting the He said Franciscan Father Martin Wolter, concerts, “but, more importantly, I hope they who helped start the Tobit Weekend for Back home again in Indiana next month, listen to the message in the music. It was fun engaged couples in the archdiocese and min- internationally known Catholic musician and to take an electrifying message and put it to istered at the former Alverna Retreat Center, Indianapolis electrifying music that has something for all is his spiritual director and lives at the her- native John ages.” mitage in Arkansas most of the year. Michael Talbot grew up on the northeast side of “He catechized me and brought me into Talbot will Indianapolis and gained fame with his the Catholic Church,” Talbot said. “I was perform two brother as members of the former Mason 24 years old. We started our house of prayer concerts in the Proffit country rock band in the late ‘60s and there, called First Charity then the Little archdiocese featuring some of his most-loved early ‘70s. Portion, at Alverna in 1978 and 1979 as a sec- songs as well as new selections from his Responding to God’s call, John Michael ular Franciscan order for lay people and recently released “City of God” and “Monk Talbot left that band and spent several diocesan clergy. That’s where I got my call to Rock” CDs. months in 1978 living a hermitic lifestyle in a the Franciscan and monastic-oriented life. Three years ago, Talbot began a national small cabin near a creek at the St. Louis “I built a one-room hermitage and entered tour promoting his then-new “Wisdom” CD Franciscans’ former Alverna Retreat Center into an extended period of prayer there, com- Internationally known Catholic musician John with a sold-out solo concert at St. Lawrence on the north side of Indianapolis, where he ing up [to Alverna] for liturgies and to our Michael Talbot performs at St. Lawrence Church Church in his old neighborhood in Indian- experienced a religious conversion that house of prayer at the carriage house only a in Indianapolis three years ago. apolis after releasing that recording of con- changed his life. couple of times a week,” he said. “I think I templative religious songs. Talbot began singing and writing contem- lived there for three or four months, following then his life journey led him to his conver- Talbot will present another concert at porary Christian music as a “Troubadour for the examples of St. Francis, who began his sion experience. He always remembers St. Lawrence Church, located at 4650 the Lord”—a title inspired by St. Francis, he vocation as a hermit, and St. Benedict, who fondly the neighborhood of his upbringing.” N. Shadeland Ave., at 7 p.m. on Sept. 12 with said, “who called himself the herald or trou- did the same, and also of the desert fathers Talbot expertly blends spiritual and con- his brother, Terry Talbot, as well as Tom badour of the great king”—then founded a and mothers. templative songs with more celebrative Booth, the reorganized Mason Proffit band Catholic lay communityin 1982 called the “I was trying to go back to a primitive music, he said, for a wonderful concert and a 50-member choir. Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little understanding of Franciscanism, which was experience. He also will perform for the first time at Portion Hermitage near Eureka Springs, Ark., an extension of primitive monasticism,” “He seems to explore both poles,” Father Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, located where he lives with his second wife, Viola, Talbot said. “I really felt a call to solitude Beitans said. “His music can be so quiet at 1752 Scheller Lane in New Albany, at and about 40 community members. from the example of Jesus, when he spent and reflective … to listen to in the utter 6 p.m. (EST) on Sept. 11 with his brother, He serves as general minister of this reli- time in the desert to prepare for his ministry silence that it takes to be in the presence of Booth, the band and a 60-member choir. gious community he describes as “celibate and throughout his ministry when he spent God. But with ‘Monk Rock,’ apparently Concert organizers said his high-energy brotherhood, celibate sisterhood, a single time in solitude.” he’s going to bring it to a level that we expression for those who are open to mar- In 1971, Talbot said, Mason Proffit band haven’t even heard yet. This time, he’s riage and a family expression all within one members were “asking all the right questions bringing a band. The last time, he did not.” Official Appointments integrated monastic community.” about the problems we saw in society and With the release of “Monk Rock,” he His website describes it as “the only were coming up with all the wrong solutions. said, Talbot seems to be reaching out to a Effective immediately monastic community of its type in the U.S. That led me into spirituality in search of a mainstream audience. to be granted canonical status in the Catholic solution. I started out studying world religions “He’s such an accomplished musician,” Rev. John Curran, O.F.M. Conv., to pas- Church.” then through a prayer experience with the Father Beitans said. “He covers the whole tor of St. Joseph Parish in Clark County Members profess vows of poverty, charity person of Jesus I began calling myself a field of religious music from classical to from ministry outside the archdiocese. and obedience. The community operates The Christian again. I came to Alverna six years songs that are most popular right now. His Little Portion Retreat and Training Center at later after a failed fundamentalist Christian last concert here was one of the most uplift- Rev. Regis Schlagheck, O.F.M. Conv.,to their hermitage, an agricultural mission in experience.” ing events that we’ve had in the parish, and pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Nicaragua, a free medical clinic and itinerant Divorced from his first wife and alienated we look for this one to be even better. Clarksville from ministry outside the arch- ministry in Arkansas, and provides assistance from most of his friends, Talbot said he Tickets are on sale now, and we don’t diocese. to the Mercy Corps. started rebuilding his life with God’s help expect to have any leftover at the door.” From his early years as a popular country after “having my heart broken and, from that Father Paul Etienne, pastor of Our Lady Rev. Juan Carlos Ruiz Guerrero, O.F.M., rock musician in America, Talbot has gained broken heart, finding the healing of Christ of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany, to associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in countless Christian music fans throughout the and God’s peace.” said Talbot “has done a lot of wonderful Indianapolis from ministry outside the world that appreciate his unique combination After joining the Catholic Church, Talbot music through the years and we’re thrilled archdiocese. of praise, worship, prayer, chant, contempla- said he found “great comfort” in Scripture, to be able to offer this concert” in tive meditations, classical and mainstream especially the Old Testament books of September. Effective Oct. 1, 2005 lyrics on his best-selling CDs. Wisdom, Sirach, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes as “I know that John Michael Talbot, Talbot’s music and the community’s min- well as the Beatitudes and other Gospel through his music, views that as a real min- Rev. Darvin Winters, pastor of Sacred istry of helping the poor have earned a Dove verses in the New Testament. istry,” Father Etienne said, “and I think it’s Heart of Jesus Parish in Terre Haute to Award for the album “Light Eternal,” the “I really want to bring that wisdom in a certainly one of many ways that people can sacramental minister of St. Ann Parish in President’s Merit Award from the National musical way to Catholic listeners and non- grow in their relationship with Christ and … Terre Haute while continuing as pastor of Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for Catholic listeners,” he said. “I want to help at the same time experience a very uplifting Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. † “Song of the Poor,” and the Humanitarian of people further their own wisdom and under- moment in their prayer life and faith life.” the Year Award from Mercy Corps Interna- standing of the Lord.” tional. Father John Beitans, pastor of St. Law- (For tickets or more information about John Correction He is the founder and president of the rence Parish in Indianapolis, said John Michael Talbot’s concert on Sept. 11 at Our Asian Indian Catholics from central Catholic Association of Musicians, a ministe- Michael Talbot fans that are familiar with his Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Indiana gathered at the Blessed Sacrament rial and support organization for Catholic exceptional vocal talent and acoustic guitar Albany, call 812-945-2374 or log on to the Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in musicians, and has written several books in music will enjoy his latest concert medley parish website at www.olphna.org. Tickets Indianapolis on Aug. 13 to celebrate the addition to serving as a retreat master. featuring traditional hymns combined with for that concert are $20. For tickets or more solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Before his first concert at St. Lawrence new Christian rock songs. information about his Sept. 12 concert at St. Virgin Mary and the anniversary of India’s Church, Talbot spoke with a Criterion “We’re excited because for him it’s a Lawrence Church in Indianapo-lis, call Independence Day, which are both reporter by telephone about his early years in homecoming,” Father Beitans said. “He grew 317-546-2559. Tickets for that concert are observed on Aug. 15. † Indianapolis and God’s call to Christian up about three or four blocks from the church $15.) †

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(Editor’s note: The Catholic Church is very important to me then.” observing the Year of the Eucharist. This And while Etling says that she is called article is part of a Criterion series explor- to recognize the presence of Christ both in ing the importance of the Eucharist in all the Eucharist and in the poor whom she facets of the life of the archdiocese.) serves, she admits that doing the latter can Sean Gallagher Photo by be challenging at times. By Sean Gallagher “When you’re dealing with someone who is so antagonistic and is cussing you When he opened the Year of the and carrying on, it’s really sometimes very Eucharist last October, the late Pope John hard … ” she said. “Sometimes you have Paul II challenged the faithful to make a to look pretty deep. Without my faith, I conscious connection between the don’t know where I’d be.” Eucharist and In the end, though, Etling knows that Jesus’ call for us the Eucharist helps her find the presence to help those in of Christ even in those who can be diffi- need. cult to serve and she is thankful for it. In his apostolic “Without the Eucharist, I wouldn’t be letter Mane here today,” she said. “It’s that important Nobiscum Domine (“Stay with Us Lord”), to me. I thank God for the Eucharist every the pope wrote that the degree to which day.” the faithful are concerned about the needs Pope John Paul II also explained the of the poor “will be the criterion by which connection between the Eucharist and ser- the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebra- vice to others by pointing to the story of tions is judged” (#28). Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, Through their own participation in the saying that this event “explains the mean- Church’s ministry of charity, several ing of the Eucharist unequivocally” (#28). Catholics in the archdiocese are respond- Little Sister of the Poor Celestine Mary ing to the late pope’s words. Meade, administrator of the St. Augustine Overseeing the agencies in which many Home for the Aged in Indianapolis, takes of these people minister is David Siler, this challenge seriously and strives to give Roscio Camacho, left, stands in the bathroom of her apartment in Holy Family Transitional Housing executive director of the archdiocesan of herself to the elderly poor to whom she in Indianapolis on Aug. 11 while Bill Bickel, right, the facility’s director, works on the bathtub. Bickel Secretariat for Catholic Charities and ministers each day just as Christ did at the said that the Eucharist is “a source of healing and unity in the service we do” and “commits us to Family Ministries. Last Supper. the poor.” Siler described the invitation that is “Christ showed us the example by placed before all Catholics when they washing the feet of his Apostles, and by agencies under the Catholic Charities municant, recognized the connection receive Communion. listening to his Apostles, and by teaching umbrella serve more than 200,000 people between her devotion to the Eucharist and “When we say ‘yes’ to the Eucharist, his Apostles,” she said. Sister Celestine in central and southern Indiana. A large her service to the poor. we’re saying yes to all that Christ was said she was also inspired by Christ’s majority of them are not Catholic. “Going to Communion services and to about,” he said. “We all are one body of “example of his kindness and patience and Siler said that he values this aspect of Mass is extremely important to me,” she Christ. And therefore we simply can’t compassion for the suffering. He wanted his ministry because he sees in it the said. “Jesus walks with me, and it’s a lot neglect our neighbor who is in need.” to heal those that were suffering.” Church increasing human solidarity. easier for me to understand why people Siler said that receiving Communion Like Etling and Sister Celestine Bill “It allows us in a large way to say that are the way they are and where they are. ought to spur the faithful to search in Bickel has also dedicated himself to serv- we’re about evangelization and spreading “I don’t think that I’ve made a judg- “every moment of every day for opportu- ing those in need as the director of Holy the word of God by loving our brother and ment in many, many years because I feel nities … to help someone who is in need.” Family Shelter and Holy Family sister,” he said. “We don’t have to invite that people don’t want to be poor or set Patricia Etling, who directs the Terre Transitional Housing in Indianapolis. them in and share the Eucharist necessar- out to be poor. And there are certain faults Haute Catholic Charities Food Bank, has More than simply sitting behind a desk, ily, but when we’re loving them, when in me so I can feel freer not to judge those been involved in charitable ministry for Bickel often gets his hands dirty doing we’re feeding them, clothing them, hous- that come in.” more than 30 years. But her love of the handyman work at the facilities he over- ing them, whatever it may be, we’re being Although Pope John Paul II reminded Eucharist goes back even further to the sees. Christ to them. That, I think, is terribly us that the Eucharist calls Catholics to be early 1950s when she was a student at The many tasks he does and the chal- important.” concerned about the poor, Siler noted that Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College near lenging stories of the residents that face This solidarity that is at the root of the giving in charitable work in the Terre Haute and spent time in prayer in a him from day to day can be draining. But charitable work in the Church is also vital Church goes both ways. eucharistic adoration chapel. for him, the Eucharist is a source of to Joann Wood, a member of St. Pius X Just as in the Eucharist, where the For the past several years, she and her renewal. Parish in Indianapolis who volunteers faithful give to God bread and wine and husband, John, who recently retired as the But it is also a challenge to continued once a week at the archdiocesan Crisis receive the body and blood of Christ in director of Terre Haute Catholic Charities, this ministry anew each day. Office in Indianapolis. return, Siler said that there is a tremen- have spent an hour in prayer on Monday “The Eucharist commits us to the In her ministry there, she interviews dous return gift to those who give of afternoons before the Blessed Sacrament poor,” he said. “If we’re called to recog- those who come in to determine what themselves to those in need around them. in the perpetual adoration chapel at nize Christ in the poorest, then we’re com- assistance they need. The office can pro- “When we give, we get so much in St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute, where mitting ourselves to the Eucharist, which vide food, clothing and small amounts of return,” he said. “It’s the law of the uni- they are members. is really a source of healing and unity in monetary aid. It also can refer those who verse, the way that the world is set up. Etling recognized that the Eucharist has the service we do. The essential message come to it to other agencies in the city. When we give, we get back so much enabled her to carry on her ministry of is absolutely clear. It makes us one.” Wood, who strives to be a daily com- more.” † charity for many years. This unity, which underlies the “I see the support that it gives me, the Church’s charitable ministry, is also a key ability to carry on,” she said. “Sometimes to understanding the Eucharist according you can get very depressed in this work to Pope John Paul, who described it as “a Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House and feel that you’re not able to handle all project of solidarity for all of humanity” of the difficulties you encounter on a daily (#27, emphasis in original). basis. 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Your Family/CBill and Monica Dodds Where did the summer go? It’s nearly September, and that list of 2. Make it measurable. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 summer chores is—well, it’s around 3. Make it achievable. Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher here somewhere. 4. Make it relevant and realistic. Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus You know the 4. Put it on a time schedule. chores: painting, 5. Write it down! gardening, cleaning 6. Be flexible. (Some days, some out this, fixing up weeks, the schedule and the plan go out Editorial that. And now it’s the window because of circumstances time—parents give a beyond your control. Often, the very little sigh, children definition of “family” is “circumstances give a little shud- beyond your control.”) Many students in the der—for the school Here’s a joke making the rounds archdiocese are return- year to begin. about how time gets away from us: ing to college this week. Where did the summer go? For that A fellow moves to a new town and All of the colleges and matter, where did the first two-thirds of finds he needs to see a dentist. Once universities in the arch- 2005 go—not to mention 2004, 2003 there, he notices the dentist has the

CNS photo from St. College Mary’s diocese have a Catholic and all of the ‘90s? It’s never been sci- same name as a fellow in his high church on campus or entifically proven, but every adult school class. nearby. It’s important for knows from personal experience that When he sees the dentist, he realizes students to get involved time’s passage accelerates as we age. this old man couldn’t possibly be the with a parish and to The stretch from the Fourth of July to same age he is! Still, curious about the attend Mass. It’s vital Christmas is longer for a 6-year-old name, he tells the doctor the name of his that their college experi- than the span from high school gradua- high school and what years he was there. ences deepen, rather tion to 25th reunion is for an adult. The dentist, looking more closely at than weaken, their faith. (Blink twice and you’re almost at your his new patient, responds: “Really? Me, 50th.) too. What did you teach?” If it’s not quite Labor Day 2005, it’s On a more serious matter, here’s almost Memorial Day 2006 when you’ll some information for parents about how be asking yourself, “Where did the they can help their children in school. College students and faith school year go?” That’s why now is the Parents.com has an article titled “Be time to jot down some family goals for an A+ Parent” offering tips on how to t will soon be time for some of our Theologians will frequently legiti- the next nine months and to figure out boost your child’s chances for academic Iyoung people to start, or return to, mately disagree with one another about how you can achieve them. success “by forging a good relationship college. This is a worrisome time for some aspects of the Catholic faith. Pope What would you like to accomplish? with his teacher.” The author offers sug- parents. They are happy to see their Benedict XVI taught theology in Dinners together more often? School gestions for getting off to a good start children assert some degree of indepen- German universities from 1958 until his lunches packed and ready to go the this September (reading those hand- dence as they begin a new adventure in appointment as archbishop of Munich night before? Less TV? Some evenings outs!), preparing for conferences (listing their lives, but they also know about and Freising in 1977. As dean of a cou- out with the spouse? Sunday Mass your concerns), resolving conflicts some of the hazards the children will ple theology departments, he under- together? No last-minute homework respectfully (knowing when to ask a face on campus. stood the demands and limitations of crises? OK, fewer last-minute home- principal or counselor to step in) and The college years can be a time for academic freedom. He often disagreed work crises. keeping the lines of communication deepening one’s Catholic faith or a time with some of his peers—notably Karl A couple of weeks ago—no wait, it open (letting the teacher know what’s for losing it. Many young men and Rahner. was December 2003—we wrote a col- happening at home that can affect class- women graduate from college with a In his book Milestones, memoirs of umn that included a list of items that room behavior). This is a cumbersome deep commitment to the Church and a his life from 1927 to 1977, Pope goal-setting gurus promote. Here’s an URL, but go to www.parents.com/arti- desire to be lay leaders, while others Benedict tells of his preference for the abridged version of the list to help you cles/ages_and_stages/3234.jsp?page=1. succumb to the relativistic teachings of theology of St. Augustine, and his fol- prepare for school year 2005-06. When some of their professors and drop out of lower St. Bonaventure, while having it comes to setting a goal: (Bill and Monica Dodds are columnists the Church. “difficulties in penetrating the thought 1. Be specific. for Catholic News Service.) † The college years are, and should be, of Thomas Aquinas.” There are indeed a time when young people question differences in the theology of these some of the teachings of the Church. A men, but they would agree in condemn- non-inquisitive college student is a poor ing the relativism found so often in Letters to the Editor student. This is the time for intellectual modern colleges. curiosity in all matters that affect one’s We applaud those Catholic colleges Tribute to Father We, people of African descent, life, and that includes religion. Students and universities whose administrators believe that those who pass on are not need wise role models who can help and faculty constantly consider what Clarence Waldon gone forever; their spirits are here with guide them toward the acceptance of being Catholic means and how well On behalf of the African Catholic us to watch over us, to encourage us and Catholic doctrines with which they they are preparing students to be Ministry, I would like to pay special to steer us in the right direction. We might have difficulty. Catholic leaders. This must be accom- tribute to our beloved brother and most believe that Father Waldon is here with Naturally, a good Catholic college or plished in the classrooms, through valued member, Father Clarence us smiling and wishing us to move on. university has advantages in this authentic liturgies and by inculcating a Waldon. As Christians, we believe that death respect. But we all know that not all longing to engage in social justice activ- We thank him for providing the is not an end; it is a beginning of a new colleges or universities that call them- ities. We feel confident that the two opportunity for the growth of the life. New life that is so good that there selves Catholic are always faithful to Catholic colleges in the archdiocese, African culture here at Holy Angels and is no more mourning, crying or working. Catholic teachings. The evils of rela- Marian College in Indianapolis and throughout the archdiocese. New life that is full of joy, love and tivism have invaded some Catholic col- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College near He has invited us several times to add everlasting peace. leges and universities just as they have Terre Haute, are both fulfilling those an African touch to events in terms of Goodbye, our dear brother! May you secular institutes of higher learning. responsibilities. dance, drumming and singing. He was enjoy that everlasting peace! Often, some Catholic colleges and Most Catholic college students today, with us at the beginning of our ministry, Sally Stovall, Indianapolis universities excuse the teaching of devi- though, do not attend Catholic colleges. and has continued to support us by com- ations from the authentic faith under the We encourage their parents to convince ing to our meetings as much as his demands of academic freedom. There their children to become involved in the responsibilities and health would allow. Likes World Youth should indeed be freedom in Catholic churches near their schools. St. Paul He had the African Catholic Ministry Day coverage universities for theologians to delve Catholic Center in Bloomington, for so much at heart that he called it “his In this thankless world that we some- more deeply into the truths of example, caters to the Catholic students ministry.” He wished for it to grow and Catholicism, while remembering that at Indiana University—including a con- times live in, I want to thank you so be a viable ministry in our archdiocese. theology itself is sometimes called venient 9 p.m. Sunday Mass during the much for the coverage of the World In fact, he let us know at our first meet- “faith seeking understanding.” Faith school year. Each of the other eight sec- Youth Day in Europe. ing that Holy Angels Church was there must come first. ular colleges and universities within the For us folks that live in a rural area for us if we ever needed a place to meet, The late Pope John Paul II defended archdiocese also has a parish nearby, to practice or to host events. Our first and who worked hard for our sponsor academic freedom in his 1990 apos- and a priest specifically assigned to care and for two teens to have many fundrais- tolic constitution on Catholic universi- for the spiritual needs of the Catholic event was hosted there on June 5, 2005, and Father Waldon was very much a part ers for them to go, it is wonderful for us ties, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. But he students and faculty members of those here to watch the journey unfold. placed limits. He upheld academic colleges. of it. Father Waldon has been so welcom- Several of us here at Sacred Heart freedom “so long as the rights of the Catholic college students are an Parish in Remington, Ind., are so excited individual person and of the commu- important segment of the Church in ing to us Africans and to all the immi- grants from other lands that we always about getting on The Criterion’s website nity are preserved within the confines central and southern Indiana. They are (CriterionOnline.com) to see what is of the truth and the common good” the leaders of tomorrow’s Church here. feel at home here at Holy Angels. He has been with us in times of joy and sor- going on and we have even seen our (#2.5). Furthermore, he reminded his It’s vital that their college experiences loved ones in the photos. What a thrill! readers, the pursuit of truth has an will deepen, rather than weaken, their row. He has come to our homes and We have kept our parish informed of “essential connection with the supreme faith. shared our authentic meals with us. We their trip. Truth who is God” (#4). — John F. Fink always knew that we had a priest brother we could call upon for spiritual Again, thank you ever so much! direction anytime. Susie Sigo, Remington, Ind. The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

The Church experiences phenomenal growth under Bishop Bruté n 1834, seven Catholic churches were hundred miles in such a state of bodily hope to benefit by his correspondence; and surrendered his soul into the hands of his served in the expansive Diocese of suffering that he could not sit upright on to those around him he would speak on Creator. IVincennes by Bishop Simon Bruté his horse, he nevertheless completed it pious subjects, such as the love of God, Bishop Bruté’s last words were those of and three other priests. Mass in several without the intermission of a single day. conformity to His holy will, or devotion to Christ, “Sitio” or “I thirst.” other venues was occasional. By the time Shortly before his death, he left Vincennes the Blessed Virgin, with the unction of a As we reflect on the last days of our the bishop died in June of 1839—only five to visit a distant mission … and though so saint, and the ardour of a seraph. founding bishop in the year 2005, we can- years later—the sacraments were being weak and extenuated that he could “These last precious days of his life not help but think of the last days of our celebrated in 27 parish churches; four scarcely support his tottering frame, in the were thus entirely taken up in the works of recently deceased Pope John Paul II. The more were being built. Masses were also absence of the pastor, he attended to three charity, in instructing, edifying and consol- similarities are striking. Their witness of celebrated at 30 other “stations.” There distant sick-calls, on the same day, and ing those who were with him, and in inti- charity and humility is touching—infirm were 25 priests and 20 seminarians. Two almost dying, administered the consola- mate and affectionate communion with his pastors dedicated to their people to the religious communities had been founded; tions of religion to those, who appeared no God, whom he hoped soon to see face to very end. there was a “college” for young men and nearer mortal dissolution than himself. face, and love and enjoy forever. He pre- As for the late Holy Father, so for our an academy for young women. Ele- “Death, which could be no unwelcome ferred often to be left alone, that he might first bishop, all, with one accord, mourned mentary schools enrolled 130 students. visitor to one whose thoughts, hope and the more freely indulge his pious feelings, for the scholar, the philanthropist and the The phenomenal development under affections all centered in a better world, and for this end he would allow no one to saint. Crowds of persons of every rank, the leadership of our founding bishop tes- found him full-handed of good works, and watch by him by night, until his mortal and of all denominations, visited his tifies to the power of God’s grace working longing only to be dissolved and to be agony had begun … . ‘The will of God be corpse and assisted at the ceremonies of through a holy missionary. Bishop Bruté with Christ. Invincibly patient and done’ was the constant language of his his burial. It is said that the whole popula- had written to his brother Augustine, “My resigned under the severest suffering, full lips, as it was the abiding sentiment of his tion poured forth to accompany, in solemn health is failing fast. My days are vanish- of tender piety, calm, collected and heart. silence, the honored remains of the holy ing, but every day my heart experiences brightly exhibiting his characteristic “After having received the last sacra- and unlikely bishop to his last resting great joy at the unremitting progress of the virtues to the last, he set a beautiful exam- ment, he directed the departing prayers to place. Church. Although I should like to remain ple of the manner in which a Christian be recited, which he answered devoutly a little longer I am resigned to the should prepare himself to run his final race and fervently until the last, and then on the (Next week: The archdiocese is proceeding Master’s will.” and to win the glorious immortality. As his morning of the 26th of June, at half past with efforts to promote the cause for can- Father John McCaffrey, president of strength diminished, his devotion one o’clock he calmly and sweetly onization of Bishop Simon Bruté.) † Mount Saint Mary’s in Emmitsburg, Md., increased. He sought no alleviation for his and a friend of Bishop Bruté, left a splen- sufferings: on the contrary he was eager did testimony about the nobility of the still to labor and endure, in the twofold Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for August bishop’s last days. “Difficulties that would view of doing good to others and resem- Parish Awareness: that all parishioners will be aware of their role in promoting all have disheartened almost any one else, bling more his crucified Savior. When vocations and have the awareness especially to encourage our youth to consider the only served to increase his zeal and char- unable to walk or stand, he would at least priestly and religious life. ity. Having commenced a journey of four sit up, and write to any whom he could

La iglesia experimenta un crecimiento fenomenal bajo la dirección del obispo Bruté n 1834 siete iglesias católicas haber iniciado una travesía de cuatrocien- beneficiarse de su correspondencia; y a Las últimas palabras del obispo Bruté formaban parte de la diócesis de tas millas en tal estado de sufrimiento aquellos que le rodeaban les hablaba de fueron las mismas de Cristo: “Sitio”, o, EVincennes en expansión, con el físico que no podía sentarse erguido en su temas píos, tales como el amor de Dios, “Tengo sed”. obispo Simon Bruté y otros tres sacer- caballo, la completó sin interrumpirla tan la resignación ante Su santa voluntad o la A medida que reflexionamos en los dotes. La misa en muchas otras iglesias siquiera un día. Poco antes de su muerte devoción a la Santa Virgen, con el fervor últimos días de nuestro obispo fundador era ocasional. Para la muerte del obispo salió de Vincennes para visitar una misión de un santo y el ardor de un arcángel. en el año 2005, no podemos más que en junio de 1839, tan solo cinco años más distante... y a pesar haber estado tan débil “De esta forma, lo últimos días pre- pensar en los últimos días de nuestro tarde, se celebraban los sacramentos en 27 y extenuado que escasamente podía ciosos de su vida se ocuparon en obras de recientemente fallecido Papa Juan Pablo iglesias parroquiales y cuatro más estaban sostener su cuerpo tambaleante, en ausen- caridad, en la instrucción, edificación y II. Las semejanzas son asombrosas. Sus en construcción. Asimismo, se celebraba cia de un pastor, acudió a tres llamados de consuelo de aquellos que se encontraban testimonios de caridad y humildad resul- la misa en otras 30 “estaciones”. Había 25 enfermos el mismo día y casi moribundo, con él, y en comunión íntima y afectuosa tan conmovedores: pastores enfermos sacerdotes y 20 seminaristas. Se fundaron les impartió el consuelo de la religión a con su Dios, a quien pronto esperaba ver dedicados a su pueblo hasta el final. dos comunidades religiosas; había una aquellos que se encontraban tan cerca de cara a cara y amarlo y regocijarse en él Tanto con el difunto Santo Padre, “universidad” para jovencitos y una acad- la muerte como él mismo. para siempre. Por lo general prefería que como con nuestro primer obispo, todos, emia para jovencitas. Las escuelas ele- “La muerte, que no debería ser un visi- se le dejara a solas, para poder entregarse al unísono, lloraron la muerte del mentales contaban con 130 estudiantes tante inoportuno para aquellos cuyos pen- con mayor libertad a sus sentimientos académico, el filántropo y el santo. matriculados. samientos, esperanzas y afectos están con- píos y a tales fines, no permitía que nadie Multitudes de personas de todas las filas El desarrollo fenomenal bajo la direc- centrados en un mundo mejor, lo encontró lo velara de noche, hasta que comenzó su y denominaciones visitaron su cadáver, y ción del obispo fundador da fe del poder con las manos repletas de buenas obras y agonía mortal... ‘Que se haga la voluntad asistieron a las ceremonias de su funeral. de la gracia de Dios obrando a través de únicamente añorando fundirse con Cristo de Dios’, eran las palabras constantes en Se dice que toda la población salió en un misionario santo. El obispo Bruté le y estar con Él. Invenciblemente paciente sus labios, y era el sentimiento perma- tropel a acompañar, en silencio solemne, escribió a su hermano Augustine: “Mi y resignado ante el sufrimiento más nente en su corazón. los restos venerados del increíble obispo salud está desmejorando rápidamente. Mis severo, lleno de tierna piedad, calmado, “Después de haber recibido el último santo, hacia su última morada. días están desvaneciéndose, pero cada día sereno y demostrando con esplendor sus sacramento, ordenó que se rezaran las que pasa mi corazón experimenta gran virtudes características hasta el último oraciones finales a las cuales respondió (La próxima semana: La arquidiócesis regocijo ante el progreso incesante de la momento, creó un ejemplo de cómo un devota y fervientemente hasta la última; y prosigue con los esfuerzos para promover iglesia. Si bien me encantaría permanecer cristiano debe prepararse para correr su luego, en la mañana del 26 de junio, a la la canonización del obispo Simon Bruté.) † aquí un poco más, estoy resignado a la última carrera y ganar la inmortalidad glo- una y media, entregó calmada y dul- voluntad del Maestro.” riosa. En tanto que su fuerza disminuía, su cemente su alma en las manos de su Traducido por: Language Training Center, El padre John McCaffrey, presidente de devoción aumentaba. No procuró alivio Creador. Indianapolis Mount Saint Mary en Emmitsburg, MD, y para su sufrimiento: al contrario, aun amigo del obispo Bruté, dejó un testimo- estaba deseoso de trabajar y soportar, La intención del Arzobispo Buechlein para vocaciones en agosto nio espléndido acerca de la nobleza de los desde la perspectiva dual de hacer el bien últimos días del obispo. “Las dificultades para el prójimo e imitar más a su Salvador Conocimiento de la Parroquia: Que cada parroquiano sea consciente de su papel para que habrían descorazonado a casi crucificado. Cuando ya no podía caminar fomentar todas las vocaciones y anime a nuestros jóvenes a con-siderar la vida sacer- cualquier otro, sirvieron únicamente para o ponerse en pie, por lo menos se sentaba dotal y religiosa. avivar su entusiasmo y caridad. A pesar de y le escribía a quien esperaba que pudiera Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 26 2005 Events Calendar August 26 St. Paul Parish, 9788 N. Dear- Greenwood. St. Francis Hospital September 11 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Marian College, St. Francis Hall born Road, Guilford. Ladies and Health Centers, “Care for Marian College, Bishop Char- Bosler Chapel, 4625 N. Ken- polis. Exposition of the Blessed Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Sodality, hot breakfast bar buf- the Caregiver,” 5:30 p.m., $10 trand Memorial Chapel, 3200 wood Ave., Indianapolis. Mon.- Sacrament, 7:30-9 p.m., rosary Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- fet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will per person includes buffet dinner, Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Fri., Liturgy of the Hours, for world peace, 8 p.m. Informa- matic Renewal, praise, worship donation. Information: 812-623- pre-registration encouraged. Mass, 11 a.m., Ruth Lilly Stu- morning prayer, 7:30 a.m. tion: 317-255-3666. and healing prayers, 7 p.m. 2349. Information: 317-865-5865. dent Center, “People of Peace,” Information: 317-253-1461. Information: 317-797-2460. Secular Franciscan Order meet- St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. MKVS and DM Center, Rexville September 9 ing, noon-12:45 p.m., Chapel, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 34th St., Indianapolis. Spanish Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. (located on 925 South, .8 mile Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- prayer service, 1-1:45 p.m., Central Ave., Indianapolis. Leave Mass, 5 p.m. Information: 317- Washington St., Indianapolis. east of 421 South, 12 miles south vens St., Indianapolis. Lumen reception to follow service. a telephone number to be con- 291-7014. 19th annual Elizabella Ball to of Versailles). Mass, 3:30 p.m., Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., Information: 317-955-6775. tacted by a member of the benefit St. Elizabeth and Cole- with Father Elmer Burwinkel. breakfast in Priori Hall, $15 prayer group. Prayer line: 317- Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. man Pregnancy and Adoption Information: 812-689-3551 or members, $20 guests. Informa- St. Mary Parish, 302 E. McKee 767-9479. Clair St., Indianapolis. Poticas Services in Indianapolis. Infor- e-mail [email protected] tion: 317-919-5316. St., Greensburg. Parish picnic, for sale, after 9 a.m. Mass. mation: 317-787-3412. or log on to Schoenstatt website chicken and pulled pork dinners, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Information: 317-634-8025. at www.seidata.com/~frburwink. St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. homemade desserts and salads, (Little Flower) Church, Chapel, August 26-27 Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. games, bake sale, dinners served 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Mondays St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Prince of Peace Parish, 413 E. September 2-5 Natural Family Planning class, 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., picnic, Perpetual adoration. Informa- Second St., Madison. Commun- Sacred Heart Parish, 558 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-865- 10:45 a.m.-5 p.m. tion: 317-357-3546. 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. ity Festival, Father Michael Nebeker St., Clinton. Little Italy 5554. Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Information: Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High Festival, Water Street in down- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Pope John Paul II Adoration 317-485-4102. School, 201 W. State St., Madi- town Clinton, Fri. 7-11 p.m., Sat. St. Stephen Martyr Church, 2931 Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Chapel, 1723 I St., Bedford. son. Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- Pindell Ave., Louisville, Ky. Albany. John Michael Talbot Perpetual adoration. Informa- Our Lady of the Greenwood 3-11 p.m., food, carnival rides, 11 p.m., Mon. 11 a.m.-closing, Charismatic Mass, 7 p.m. concert, 6 p.m., advance ticket tion: 812-279-5814. Church, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian games. Information: 812-265- Italian food, entertainment. Information: 502-239-0208. sales, $20 per person. Informa- St., Greenwood. Prayer group, 4166. Information: 765-832-8468. tion: 812-945-2374. Our Lady of the Greenwood 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-888- September 10 2861. August 27 September 4 Church, Chapel, 335 S. Meridian Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St. Pius V Parish, Troy. Fall St., Greenwood. Perpetual ado- St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew Holy Family Council, Knights of Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian Festival, famous soup, fried ration. Information: 317-888- St. Roch Church, 3600 S. Penn- J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Columbus Hall, 200 N. Lynhurst St., Indianapolis. Sacred Heart chicken or roast beef dinners, 2861. sylvania St., Indianapolis. Holy “Summer Island” festival, Dr., Indianapolis. Breakfast, High School, Class of 1965, hour, 7 p.m. Information: 317- 6-10 p.m., food, entertainment, homemade pie, entertainment, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 317- 40th Anniversary Reunion, St. Thomas More Church, 1200 784-1763. $30 per person. Information: antique tractor show, games, 240-3782. 6 p.m., Mass, 5 p.m., Sacred N. Indiana St., Mooresville. 317-632-9349. serving begins 11 a.m. Informa- Heart Church, 1530 Union St., tion: 812-547-7994. Perpetual adoration. Informa- Marian Center, 3356 W. 30th St., St. John the Evangelist Parish, Indianapolis. Information: 317- tion: 317-831-4142. Indianapolis. Prayer group, Michaela Farm, 3127 N. State 9995 E. Base Road, Enochsburg. 783-0376. September 12 prayers for priests and religious, Road 229, Oldenburg. “Exper- Parish festival, fried chicken, St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Weekly events 9 a.m. Information: 317-257- ience the Gift of Biodiversity,” 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812- Holy Trinity Church, 2618 W. St. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. 2569. Wayne Wauligman, presenter, 934-2880. Clair St., Indianapolis. Class of John Michael Talbot concert, Sundays pre-registration required. Infor- 1955, 50th Anniversary Re- 7 p.m., advance ticket sales, $15 Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- Cordiafonte House of Prayer, September 5 vens St., Indianapolis. Triden- mation: 812-933-0661 or e-mail union, Mass, 5:30 p.m., dinner, per person. Information: 317- 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Atherton Center, Reilly Room, tine Mass, 9:30 a.m. Informa- [email protected]. Brickyard Crossing Restaurant, 546-2559. Monday silent prayer group, Butler University, 4600 Sunset tion: 317-636-4478. 4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. 7 p.m. Information: 317-543- Ave., Indianapolis. Javier Men- Mount St. Francis Retreat Cen- Information: 317-631-2939. September 16-17 0154. ter, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount doza concert presented by New- Old Southside Fall Festival, St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. St. Francis. Picnic, food, man Center, 3:30 p.m. Free-will Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Tuesdays Geneva Hills Golf Club, Clinton. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: offering. 1500 block of S. Meridian St., Mass in Vietnamese, 1 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 812-923-8817. Indianapolis. Rides, children’s Information: 317-244-9002. Road W., Sellersburg. Shepherds College Scholarship Scramble, St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, games, German food, auction to of Christ, rosary, prayers after registration and lunch, 11 a.m., August 28 Brookville. Labor Day festival, benefit Sacred Heart Parish and Christ the King Church, 1827 7 p.m. Mass. † shotgun start, noon, $60 per per- Middlefork Reservoir, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., booths, games, Concord Neighborhood Center. son. Information: 812-235-0460. Richmond, Richmond Catholic quilts, 10:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Information: 317-638-5551 or Community Picnic and celebra- chicken dinner in dining room or September 10-11 www.sacredheartindy.com. VIPs... tion of Father Todd Riebe’s 25th carry-out meals. Information: Charles and Eileen (Berke- will celebrate the 25th anniver- anniversary of ordination, Immaculate Heart of Mary Daily events 812-623-3670. Parish, 5692 N. Central Ave., meier) Fisse, members of sary of his ordination to the 11 a.m. Information and direc- St. John the Evangelist Church, St. Maurice Parish in Decatur tions: 765-962-3902 or 765-962- Indianapolis. “IHM Festival of 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. priesthood during the Richmond St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 473 the Arts,” Sat., adult celebration, County, will celebrate their Catholic Community’s Mass and 3691. E. Morris Church St., Morris. Liturgy of the Hours, Mon.- 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sun., family 50th wedding anniversary on Picnic at 11 a.m. on Aug. 28 at Labor Day picnic, 10:30 a.m.- Fri., morning prayer, 7:30 a.m., Sept. 3 with a 4 p.m. Mass at Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens celebration, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. evening prayer, 5:15 p.m. Infor- Middlefork Reservoir in 8 p.m. (EST), chicken and roast Information: 317-257-2266. St. Maurice Church followed by St., Indianapolis. Faith Forma- beef dinners, turtle soup, refresh- mation: 317-635-2021. a 5:30 p.m. dinner at the parish Richmond. The public is invited. tion Team, “A Year with the Father Riebe was ordained a ments, lunch stand, games, enter- St. Michael Parish, 250 High St., hall. The couple was married on Saints” and “Apologetics from tainment, quilts. Information: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Sept. 3, 1955, at St. Maurice Comboni Missionary priest on A-Z,” Brookville. Fall Fest, Sat. sessions for children 812-934-6218. 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Church. They are the parents of Sept. 6, 1980, by the late Arch- 4 years and older, sessions for 4-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Liturgy of the Hours, Mon.- seven children, Jill Bruce, bishop Edward T. O’Meara. He adults, 11:15-11:55 a.m. Infor- pork chop and chicken dinners. Fri., morning prayer, 7:05 a.m., September 6 Jenny Feebeck, Cindy Stevens, served in Juba, Africa, from 1985 mation: 317-636-4478. St. Bridget Church, 404 E. Vine Information: 765-647-5462. evening prayer 5:30 p.m. Pam Thackery, Doug and Phil until 1995, when he was named St., Liberty. Healing Mass, Information: 317-638-5551. Fisse, and the late Lisa Fisse. St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto 7:30 p.m. Information: 765-825- St. Mary Parish, 212 Washington administrator of the Richmond St., North Vernon. Parish festi- They also have nine grandchil- Drive, Indianapolis. St. Pius X 7097. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- dren. parishes. He was incardinated as Parish Homecoming, 50th val, Sat. 9 a.m.-midnight, Sun. vens St., Indianapolis. Triden- a diocesan priest in 2000 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812- anniversary reunion of past St. Francis Hospital, Community tine (Latin) Mass, Mon.-Fri., Father Todd Riebe, pastor named pastor of Holy Family, 346-3604. teachers, students, coaches, pas- Relations, 3145 E. Thompson noon; Wed., Fri., 5:45 p.m. of Holy Family, St. Andrew and St. Andrew and St. Mary parishes tors, etc., 4 p.m. Reservations Road, Indianapolis. “Freedom Information: 317-636-4478. St. Mary parishes in Richmond, in Richmond. † required. Information: 317-255- from Smoking,” seven-week St. Mary Parish, 512 N. Perkins 4534. class, 1-2:30 p.m., $50 per per- St., Rushville. 37th annual Fall St. Barnabas Church, 8300 son. Information: 317-782-7999. Festival, Sat., German band, Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Mon.- Benedictine Brother Gabriel St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday food, Sun., fried chicken dinner, Fri., Liturgy of the Hours, Dr. E., Indianapolis. Catholic September 8 adults 12 and over $8.50, chil- morning prayer, 7:30 a.m., even- Hodges professes solemn vows Choir of Indianapolis, concert. Valle Vista Golf Club and Con- dren $5. Information: 765-932- ing prayer, 6:30 p.m. Informa- Information: 317-849-7684. ference Center, 755 E. Main St., 2588. tion: 317-882-0724. Benedictine Brother Gabriel assistant archivist and the second Hodges professed his solemn master of ceremonies for the vows as a Archabbey. He serves as the First day Benedictine assistant coordinator for adjunct monk of programs at the School of of school Saint Mein- Theology. rad Arch- He also gives cooking Riley Bastin, 4, at right, hugs her abbey in a mother, Ann Bastin, goodbye as demonstrations and brews beer. ceremony A native of Iowa, Brother she prepares to start her first Submitted photo by Greg Bastin Submitted photo by on Aug. 15 Gabriel earned a bachelor’s day of pre-kindergarten class in the Arch- degree in hotel and restaurant with other first-time students on Br. Gabriel abbey management from Iowa State Aug. 16 at Holy Name School in Hodges, O.S.B. Church at University in 1988 and a bache- St. Meinrad. Beech Grove. Holy Name of lor’s degree in philosophy from Brother Gabriel entered the Jesus Parish started the pre- St. Ambrose University in 1999. novitiate at Saint Meinrad in kindergarten program at the In 2004, he earned a Master of 2001 and professed his simple school last year as an all-day vows the following year. Divinity degree from Saint class with 20 students. Cathleen In professing solemn vows of Meinrad School of Theology. Ray, not shown, teaches the obedience, fidelity to the monas- For 10 years beginning in class. tic way of life and stability in the 1988, Brother Gabriel worked community at Saint Meinrad, he for the Marriott Corporation in becomes a full and permanent various locations in Iowa and member of the Benedictine com- Chicago. His positions included munity. catering manager, special events Brother Gabriel, who is 40, is manager, retail manager, opera- program coordinator for the tions manager and food service Institute for Priests and Presby- director. terates at Saint Meinrad School In 1998, he began studying of Theology. He also is an for the priesthood. † The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Page 7 Serra Club vocations essay Priests, brothers and sisters lead admirable lives of ser vice

By Elizabeth Jamison China and Taiwan in the 1920s and helped establish a to them to serve as his hands and feet on earth, but need school to educate Chinese girls and women. the encouragement of friends and family. There is such a strong sense of community within con- This mission to the Orient changed and enriched the Without priests, who would baptize our children? Who vents and seminaries united in serving God in various lives of so many people, and led to the creation of would celebrate Mass? Who would transform the gifts of ministries. Providence University in Taiwan. Jesus? Who would prepare couples for marriage or give It is not always apparent how large During my visits, I was able to speak with numerous sis- last rites? a role these brave men and women ters who were each leading admirable lives of service in Without brothers and sisters, who would offer their prayers take on when they dedicate themselves the fields of education, healthcare, Church ministry and for us? Who would educate our children about our faith? entirely to a religious order. foreign missions. Who would evangelize and serve the poor in countries I came to realize how much of an It is amazing how many stories these women had to throughout the world? Who would stand up for moral issues? impact the Sisters of Providence have share with me and how incredibly humble they were about Priests, brothers and sisters bear such a plethora of fruit made, not only within their commu- their accomplishments. for the Church and for the world. We need the support of nity, but also worldwide, when I vis- During each of my visits, I had the opportunity to attend new vocations as we continue to thrive through all of the ited their motherhouse at Saint Mary- Mass in their beautiful church. My breath was taken away work that priests, brothers and sisters do. of-the-Woods near Terre Haute on sev- as each sister truly indwelled the type of adamant faith that eral occasions last spring. each Catholic seeks to have but often falls short of having. (Elizabeth and her parents, Peter and Laura Jamison, are I competed in National History Day last year, which Another experience that I have had was working as a members of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis. She is now allowed me to do a dramatic performance on my great- counselor at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa in Brown a junior at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and is great aunt, Mother Marie Gratia Luking, who was a Sister County, where I met a young seminarian. the 10th-grade division winner in the 2005 Serra Club of Providence. She traveled with a group of five sisters to There are many men and women that realize God’s call Vocations Essay Contest.) † Fiesta Latina on Sept. 17 celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day The Catholic Hispanic Independencia” y bailes típi- agencias locales de la localidad, quienes y juegos infantiles. hablante! Community of Floyd, Clark cos en la calle. Habrá una Servicios Sociales, proveerán folletos de infor- ¡Todos son bienvenidos La iglesia está este del and Harrison Counties will variedad de comidas Proveedores de Servicios de mación y orientación. Habrá para compartir en la vitali- centro de New Albano a la hold its annual Fiesta Latina Latinoamericanas. Salubridad, representantes música y baile, rifas, artícu- dad y alegría de la esquina de los calles Spring on Sept. 17 at St. Mary Estarán presentes algunas de la Policía, y negocios de los típicos Latinoamericanos Comunidad Hispano- y 8. † Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., in New Albany. The fiesta is a time to cel- ebrate Independence Day for Mexico and much of Central America as well as the cul- tural diversity that Latinos bring to central and southern Indiana. The event will begin with a bilingual Mass in Spanish and English at 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a re-enactment of the “Grito,” a shout celebrating independence, and a variety of new and unique folk dances in the street. People will be able to sample a variety of cultural foods from Latin America, listen to music from the region and even join in the dancing. There will be arti- facts available for purchase. Numerous social service agencies and businesses will also have information avail- able. Latin music for the popu- lar dancing begins before 9 p.m. It will conclude by midnight. Admission is free and the public is invited. St. Mary Church is located east of downtown New Albany at the corner of Spring and Eighth streets. †
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(Excludes VIP, Front Row and Circus Celebrity seats) Advertise in The Criterion! Indiana’s Largest Weekly Newspaper Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Archbishop Buechlein discusses importance of World Youth Day By Brandon A. Evans because I am convinced of the impact these days have on lenge consistently. youth. I was especially motivated to encourage our youth Q. What was the highlight of your time with us? Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein responded to ques- to participate in Cologne after visiting there a year ago A. Unquestionably, the highlight of the pilgrimage up tions about the archdiocesan pilgrimage he led to World and after a meeting with Cardinal Joachim Meisner, the to the time of my departure was the morning Mass at the Youth Day 2005 in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 17 at the Archbishop of Cologne. Altar of the Chair of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica. The request of The Criterion. Q. Besides the sorrow you must feel over the death meaning of that particular Eucharist was clearly poignant More than 170 youth and adults from central and of Father Waldon, were you saddened to have to leave for all of us. I don’t think I ever expected to preside at a southern Indiana participated in the pilgrimage to Rome, the group early? Mass at that altar. It was a profound experience of faith as Assisi and Cologne from Aug. 10-22. A. I am saddened by the death of Father Waldon, a we professed our Creed together at the altar that symbol- The archbishop was able to be with the pilgrims until seminary classmate of mine since 1952. I visited Father izes the unity of our faith. he returned to the archdiocese to celebrate the Mass of Waldon the night before I left for the pilgrimage and I A second highlight for me was to pray at the tomb of Christian Burial for Father Clarence Waldon, the long- promised him that I would preside at his funeral. Pope John Paul II. time pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis, on It was difficult to leave our young pilgrims as we left Q. Are you encouraged by the faith of these young Aug. 18 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. the Rhine River Cruise on Monday, Aug. 15. It was espe- people? Q. Have you attended World Youth Day before? cially hard to leave our seminarians. By this point on the A. I am encouraged by the faith of our young people A. I attended World Youth Day in Denver and I pilgrimage, there was a bonding with youth and chaper- even more than I could have hoped that I would be. Being attended World Youth Day in Toronto. At the latter, I func- ones, seminarians and priests. I was deeply impressed by with the group hours on end on the buses and in our tioned as a bishop catechist. the positive spirit of all of them at our Masses, meals and Masses assured me that our youth were not making a pre- Q. Why did you wish to go this time? sightseeing. Traveling with 170 other people requires a tense of their faith. A. I wanted to go to World Youth Day in Cologne patient “give and take” attitude. Our folks met the chal- Q. The theme of suffering always comes up on pil- grimage. How do you hope our pilgrims deal with the difficulties of the trip? A. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly most indi- viduals on the pilgrimage adjusted to the inevitable com- plications that come with moving with a group of 170 pil- grims. The acceptance of inconvenience, complications of travel in Italy, etc., surprised me. I think, for instance, of 170 of us boarding the trains in Rome and Milan amidst the general pandemonium of Italian travelers who wanted our reserved seats. Q. What do you hope our young people take with them from this pilgrimage? A. I truly hope that the blessed opportunity of spending two weeks on a pilgrimage of faith with like-minded peers will stimulate a new pride in the Catholic faith of our youth and young adults. I hope that the interaction of youth with our 28 semi- narians also helps to increase “a culture of vocation” among the youth. I know that it caused some of them to become vocation conscious—not just about religious vocations—but also of their Christian call to make a dif- ference in our Church and our world. Q. In your opinion, was this group taking the pilgrimage seriously? A. I was deeply impressed by the serious demeanor of the pilgrims and at the same time by their ability to have an appropriately good time. I was impressed by the man- ner in which the pilgrims looked after each other, espe- cially those who were challenged by the rigor of being a pilgrim in a foreign land. Q. Is there anything else you want to mention? A. I am grateful to Father Jonathan Meyer, who coordi- nated much of the planning for the pilgrimage along with Carolyn Noone. I am grateful to Father Eric Johnson, Father Robert Robeson and Father Rick Eldred, who went out of their way to lend a pastoral hand. I was particularly pleased and proud of the manner in which our seminarians stepped up to the plate to help make things work along the way. It was good for our seminarians to share the pilgrimage as a common expe- rience. I know that this was a boost to their faith and to their vocational discernment. I trust that their visit with Pope Benedict will be a lasting and encouraging memory. A final word of thanks to the chaperones, understand- ing parents and all who made this possible. I commend the Grueninger Tours for their brave and generous facilita- tion of a fine pilgrimage. † Death Row inmate seeks clemency from parole board, governor

By Mary Ann Wyand

Indiana Death Row inmate Arthur Baird II of Darlington, Ind., is scheduled to be executed by chemical injection on Aug. 31 at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Ind. Baird, who is 59, was sentenced to death for the 1985 murders of his parents, Arthur and Kathryn Baird of Darlington, who were stabbed in their home. He was also sentenced to life in prison for the 1985 murder of his wife, Nadine, who was seven months preg- nant when she was strangled in their mobile home the day before his parents were killed. On Aug. 19, Baird asked the Indiana Parole Board to commute his capital sentence to life in prison without parole on the grounds that he is mentally ill. During the hearing at the prison, Baird told the parole board that he is seeking clemency so he can do the good work that God wants him to do while incarcerated at the penitentiary. A second Indiana Parole Board hearing on Baird’s clemency request was scheduled on Aug. 24 in Indianapolis after The Criterion went to press. † The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Page 9

An aerial view shows the crowd gathered for the World Youth Day vigil at Marienfeld in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20. Pope Benedict presided over a nighttime ser- vice and a Mass the day after to close the inter- national Catholic gather- ing. About 1 mil- lion people were present for the Mass. CNS photo from Reuters

eye could see. even if it may seem inconvenient. YOUTH The pope said the saints represent “the shining path which “Let us pledge ourselves to do this—it is worth the continued from page 1 God himself has traced throughout history.” They are the effort,” he said. world’s true reformers and have taught Christians that love, His words may have carried special significance in his sleeping bags. not ideologies, will save the world, he said. native Germany, where only about 15 percent of Catholics “What he said was just so beautiful. The saints were nor- The pope also cautioned young people to avoid construct- are estimated to attend Mass regularly. mal people just like us,” Mackenzie said. She looked a little ing a “private God” or a “private Jesus,” but to trust the The pope then spoke about the duty of Christians to bleary-eyed after a night on the plain of Marienfeld, or Church as the place where believers come together in a real evangelize, spreading the joy of their own encounter with “Mary’s Field,” where she was camped beneath an American communion. Jesus. In contemporary society, he said, this missionary flag. “There is much that could be criticized in the Church,” but impetus has led to a “new explosion of religion” but also Her friend, 15-year-old Meg Palermo, said the pope had it remains the “great family of God” that unites all peoples brought a tendency to market Christianity. impressed her with his traditional approach. and cultures, he said. “If it is pushed too far, religion becomes almost a con- “I like that a lot. A lot of things in the world are corrupted, As the pope left the area for the evening, young people sumer product. People choose what they like, and some are and it’s nice to have a strong pope who will stay [true] to the joined in singing a hymn of the ecumenical Taize community, even able to make a profit from it. But religion constructed Church’s traditions. I think he’s going to be a great pope,” she “Stay With Me.” The official program ended at that point, but on a do-it-yourself basis cannot ultimately help us,” he said. said. youths talked, prayed and sang in small groups through much The pope said true Christians demonstrate their faith in The young people at Marienfeld had spent a week visiting of the night. their daily lives. The Eucharist, for example, should inspire German parishes, listening to catechetical talks, attending At a closing Mass the next morning, the pope, dressed in people to share, to look after the elderly and not to pass by musical and theatrical performances, and joining in prayers gold vestments, was joined by more than 900 bishops, 9,000 people who are suffering, he said. and processions through the streets of Cologne. priests and a much smaller number of male and female altar Neither of the pope’s talks, however, explored specific They all came together for the first time at the evening servers. forms of contemporary injustice, poverty or oppression. The vigil, where the pope’s appearance in his popemobile set off The sleep-deprived crowd of young people came to life as young people, many of whom listened on radios to running cheers and camera flashes. the popemobile appeared through a light fog, escorted by a translations of the papal talks, said they were more inter- His first act was to bless a huge bronze bell dedicated to heavy security contingent. Youth in feathered headdresses ested in his words about the faith. the memory of Pope John Paul, who founded World Youth played congas in welcome. “It was more religious than political. I think that’s fine Day. As the bell tolled deeply, many in the crowd broke into In a sermon delivered alternately in five languages, the because that’s what we really came for. He made a very chants of “Giovanni Paolo”—John Paul’s name in Italian. pope explained two essential concepts of the faith: the good impression,” said Gabriela Delgado, a 24-year-old The vigil was heavier on prayer and lighter on entertain- Eucharist and mission. pilgrim from California. ment than previous such events. Spiritual dances by young At the Last Supper, he said, Christ transformed the bread The pope also announced that, as expected, the next women from India and Ghana alternated with brief testimoni- and wine into his body and blood, anticipating his own death World Youth Day will take place in Sydney, Australia, in als and the singing of hymns. and transforming it into an action of love. It was destined to 2008. † At one point, an Argentine artist juggled straw hats and set in motion a series of changes that will ultimately trans- flaming torches to symbolize prayer as a dialogue between form the world, he said. God and man. 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Kimberly Schumacker, a member of St. Louis Parish in Batesville, Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans prays during the candlelight vigil with Pope Benedict XVI at Marienfeld on Aug. 20. Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans Above, Nick Welch, a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, holds a flag as he waits with other archdiocesan pilgrims for Pope Benedict XVI to drive by on the streets of Cologne on Aug. 18.

Left, Pope Benedict XVI clasps his hands together as pilgrims carry the World Youth Day cross during the vigil at Marienfeld, near Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 20. Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans

Above, an archdiocesan pilgrim watches as Pope Benedict XVI arrives at a distance for a prayer vigil in Marienfeld on Aug. 20.

Left, the pope is shown on one of the large screens installed at the field outside of Cologne that served as the place for a Mass for a mil-

Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans lion people on Aug. 21. Hundreds of thousands of people were unable to be close enough to see the Holy Father, so the screens served an important purpose.

(For many more pictures and a diary for each day of the archdioce- san pilgrimage to World Youth Day, log on to www.CriterionOnline.com.)

Above, Pope Benedict XVI rides through the streets of Cologne on Aug. 18 after he arrived in the city for his first papal visit outside Italy. Archdiocesan pilgrims waited nearly seven hours to catch a glimpse of him.

Right, the World Youth Day cross sits atop a large hill for the altar and sanctuary at Marienfeld. The hill was covered with candles for the prayer vigil with the Holy Father on Aug. 20. Photo by Brandon A,. Brandon Photo by Evans Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005

Kristina Welch, a member of PILGRIMS Our Lady of the continued from page 1 Greenwood way up to the top deck of the ship, despite A. Brandon Photo by Evans Parish in a light rain, to see the German towns they Greenwood, passed by—each decorated wonderfully kneels during with ornate architecture. an opening There were castles set atop the misty Mass for World hills and row after row of grapes being Youth Day cele- grown to make German wine. Brilliant brated by flowers lined the villages and even the Cardinal train tunnels had entryways shaped in the Joachim form of small castles. Meisner in a Upon disembarking, the pilgrims went stadium in to their hotels just outside of Cologne— Cologne on three groups scattered in the cities of Aug. 16. Neuss and Duesseldorf—to begin a week of World Youth Day activities. The first major event was an opening Mass. Three were held around Cologne, and most of the archdiocesan group tried to attend the Mass in a stadium at Duesseldorf while about 30 pilgrims got special tickets to attend a Mass in Cologne with Cardinal Joachim Meisner. But there again, sacrifice came into along the streets of Cologne to catch a responsibility for the safety of the youth, That night, with each pilgrim holding a play. An overcrowded mass transit system glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI as he and knowing exactly where they were at candle and huddled together in groups and too much distance cost almost every arrived in the city for his first visit outside all times. with their World Youth Day liturgy books, pilgrim the chance to attend Mass, so for a of Italy. Joseph Brake, youth minister and direc- the young people participated in a prayer second day they made a spiritual commu- When asked why she didn’t join other tor of religious education at St. John the vigil that include song, Scripture and nion instead of being able to receive the pilgrims who watched the event on televi- Apostle Parish in Bloomington, served as eucharistic adoration. Eucharist. sion from their hotel or other places, her a chaperone for the group from his parish. The next morning, after making it Jacob Niemeier, a member of answer was simple. “What I’ve been trying to do … is through a cold, wet night in the field—and St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville “I’ve seen it on TV before. I’ve never allow them to decide what sort of things enduring small groups of pilgrims who and a sophomore at Avon High School, been there,” she said. She had the time they want to do,” Brake said. This meant, sang and talked all night—the pope said that there was no use getting frus- and was in the place, and said that the as he learned, that the things he wanted to arrived again to celebrate the closing trated by all the difficulties. wait was worth it. do took a back seat—but it gave him the Mass. During the stay in Rome, Jacob’s friend Those pilgrims that made the wait were chance to experience the trip through the The event is the high point of World lost his wallet and passport while spend- treated to seeing the pope drive by only a youth. Youth Day, especially after a strenuous ing time on the town. Jacob said that few feet from where they stood—some He said that he also tried to continually 24 hours in a field. It is the direction while his friend looked—and the situation even said that he looked them right in the steer them in a spiritual direction. toward which all the struggles on the pil- seemed hopeless—he prayed and miracu- eyes. The biggest task for the chaperones grimage are directed. lously they found the wallet in a different The youth also had a chance to partici- involved keeping the groups together dur- But there was one more sacrifice to be place: outside, on the ground and with the pate in two morning catechetical sessions, ing all the travels—especially when the made, and for some youth it was undoubt- passport intact. where they sang songs, celebrated Mass youth set off for Marienfeld, where the edly the hardest. Because of the time of It showed Jacob the power of prayer, and listened to two bishops give presenta- pope held a vigil on the night of Aug. 20 their flights home, the archdiocesan pil- and made it more real to him. The whole tions about the faith. (See related story on and a Mass the next morning. The youth grims had to leave Mass—which started trip, he said, strengthened his faith and page 13). camped in the field overnight. late—during the homily to start the three- gave him the chance to make friends. Another major event was a pilgrimage The massive field, broken into sections, mile walk to the train station. Kristin McNeely, a member of St. John by foot along the Rhine River and a tour was about three miles from where the While the groups—especially the two the Apostle Parish in Bloomington and a of Cologne’s cathedral, where the relics of buses dropped off everyone. When they groups that were flying to Paris that freshman at Indiana University, said that the three Magi are kept. arrived around noon, the archdiocese’s pil- afternoon for an overnight layover— the struggles along the trip didn’t really Many youth made sacrifices to get to grims hurriedly staked out spaces for tarps made their flights, there was a lingering bother her. Even during the struggle to get World Youth Day. Parishes held fundrais- and sleeping bags. sense that the pilgrimage wasn’t closed to Mass, she was part of a group that ers, and parents and family often chipped As the hours went by, thousands upon properly. started singing to cheer people on board a in to help the youth make the trip. thousands of people continuously poured Knowing the needs of the pilgrims, crowded city tram. Zack Love and Doug Marcotte, both through the gates, and the archdiocese’s Father Jonathan Meyer, associate director For her, this trip was originally more of college students and members of designated area soon became saturated of the Office of Youth and Young Adult a chance to vacation in Europe. St. Michael Parish in Greenfield, sent let- with people from every country, filling in ministry, celebrated two Masses for the “It was not really a religious thing for ters to all the people they knew asking for every tiny bit of grass. two Paris groups inside a small room at me at first, to be completely honest,” financial help. For Sarah Warner, a member of the hotel near the airport. McNeely said. “But it has definitely While they hoped to get a thousand St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis, the During the Mass, the spiritual theme of turned into a religious experience. dollars, in the end, the entire cost of their experience of being in the field sur- World Youth Day came back to bear: “At home, everything is stories and pilgrimage was covered—half by dona- rounded by a million young Catholics was Father Meyer reminded the youth that here it’s all around you,” she said. “It’s tions and half by their parish. a highlight of her trip. even though this Mass was far less grand because all the stories happened here.” “We couldn’t believe it,” Love said. She said that she would recommend a on the outside than the closing Mass with She said it was powerful to see so “We’re very, very thankful,” Marcotte pilgrimage to World Youth Day—which Pope Benedict, it was nonetheless just as many different people from all over the said. “It really has been a blessing to go.” she attended to grow in her faith—to beautiful, just as powerful and as much of world, and it was especially touching to All week long, a group of people who every young Catholic. a blessing. see other people from around the United made considerable sacrifices—and many After hours of being in the field and In a certain sense, that Mass was the States and to have that connection with of whom paid full price to go on the eating, napping, playing cards and writing perfect end to an imperfect pilgrimage—a them. trip—were the chaperones for groups of in journals, everyone got on their feet to pilgrimage that on the outside was filled McNeely was part of a group that, on between four and seven young people. view Pope Benedict’s arrival on big televi- with struggles, but on the inside was filled Aug. 18, waited for nearly seven hours Being a chaperone meant having total sion screens. with grace. †

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By Brandon A. Evans Mass is another stopping point, he said—it is a water- NEUSS, Germany—For ing spot where we come to at least two mornings of their get to know Jesus Christ stay in Germany, the youth more deeply. A. Brandon Photos by Evans on pilgrimage to World Youth In that sense, he said, it is Day from every country had good for this World Youth the chance to go to a cate- Day to be situated in the Year chetical session at a local of the Eucharist. church. The Eucharist is a place of The purpose was to not meeting, Bishop McDonald only fill their schedule, but said. It gives us access to also to give them a lesson in “real, solid life.” the faith and a chance to Too much of the good praise Jesus Christ in song. things we seek in life are At the end of each ses- done out of proportion and sion, the Eucharist was cele- become vices and habits that brated. don’t do us any good, he Several youths on the said. Only Jesus Christ is the archdiocesan pilgrimage, who solid foundation and the were joined by young people source of life—with the from all over the world, said unpredictable nature of life, they enjoyed the speakers at only Christ will survive all Above, Bishop Rolando Tirona of Infanta, Philippines, gives a small gift to arch- their sessions on Aug. 17-18 things, including death. diocesan seminarian Aaron Thomas from St. Andrew Parish in Richmond and at Christ the King Parish in The human spirit, he said, Christine Vincent, a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, during an Aug. 17 Neuss, Germany. is made to worship God, and catechetical session at Christ the King Parish in Neuss, Germany. Bishop Rolando Tirona of our society suppresses the Infanta, Philippines, worship of God. described in his introduction Like the Magi, he said, the as youthful and energetic, youth should meditate on gave the main address before what gifts they have that they Left, Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark, England, celebrates Mass during a celebrating Mass on Aug. 17. might give to others. † catechetical session on Aug. 18 in Neuss, Germany. In between joking with the young people and offer- ing them warm parables, he warned them to be generous in their youth and thankful especially for the vigor and energy of youth that is a gift from God. Reflecting on the star that the Magi sought, Bishop Tirona compared it to the Don’t take light of Christ that dispels the darkness and confirms a soul in truth and goodness. Youth today, he said, are chances with lost and confused, and need the light of Christ. Often, he said, we feed the body and the mind but neglect the heart and spirit. chest pain. “A spirit needs light; a spirit needs direction,” he said. Turning to Christ, the Or where you treat it. bishop said, helps us to remember that we are all children of God, and will remain so forever. In the end, he said, God will judge us based on how much we have loved. Love today, he said, is poisoned and distorted by an absence of true, selfless sacrifice. We must be generous, he said, which often means that we have to be present to oth- ers when they need us, not later or at our convenience. The St. Francis Cardiac & Vascular Care Center is the only He also told the youth to full-service heart facility on Indy’s south side. be guided by the Spirit, to be effective in what they do and If you are experiencing chest pain, seek immediate help. A false alarm is much to remember that God still better than waiting too long to seek treatment. But it’s also important to get acts creatively in the world through us all. help from the right hospital. St. Francis is the only hospital on the south side Just as the star of the that offers comprehensive surgical and medical cardiac and vascular care, and Magi can be compared to the light of Christ, it can also be is the first Indianapolis-area hospital accredited as a Chest Pain Center. seen as a powerful sign of Continuing a 20-year tradition of making every second count with complete, hope in our world today, he said. compassionate care. Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark, England, addressed the arch- diocesan pilgrims on Aug. 18. Bishop McDonald told the youth, after they had heart.StFrancisHospitals.org reflected on the previous day’s catechesis and song in praise of Christ, that World Youth Day would be an event they would always CARDIAC & VASCULAR remember. CARE CENTER It would be a “stopping point” in the journey of their life, and hopefully a signifi- cant one. Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Archdiocesan seminarians take part in World Youth Day

By Brandon A. Evans

COLOGNE, Germany—The archdio- cese’s 28 seminarians had a special opportunity the past two weeks as they all were able to participate in the archdioce- san pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Cologne. The seminarians were on the trip for two purposes, said Father Eric Johnson, vocations director for the arch- diocese. One reason was for them to come together as a group, he said. If diocesan priests are to share in a brotherhood, it ought to start when they are in seminary together. Another reason is for them to stand as examples to all the young people on the trip, especially the young men, as men who are actively discerning God’s will and willing to give their whole lives to him. For Father Johnson, this trip was his first major duty as the new vocations director for the archdiocese. “This is the first opportunity I really had to get to know them,” he said of the seminarians. Not only did the trip benefit him in that way, he said it also was inspir- iting to see the faith of so many youth. “I think all the way around it’s been good for me,” Father Johnson said. Joseph Grady, a seminarian studying at Saint Meinrad School of Theology, said that he hopes the presence of the seminar- ians made an impact on the young people, and hopes that in the future religious sis- Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, far left, and Father Eric Johnson, far right, archdiocesan vocations director, pose for a group picture with all 28 of the arch- ters can join the pilgrimage as well. diocesan seminarians during an Aug. 15 cruise along the Rhine River in Germany. Grady, a member of St. Anthony Parish in Indianapolis and one of the older semi- they should offer to God the gold of their narians, said that he had the chance to freedom, the incense of prayer and the talk to a lot of young people and was myrrh of their sacrifices. amazed at how much more open to Christ Greg Mark, a member of St. Luke Parish they are than he was as a young man. He in Indianapolis and an incoming seminarian A. Brandon Photos by Evans could also see the seeds of a possible studying at Marian College who is living at priestly or religious vocation in some of the Bishop Bruté House of Formation on the youths. campus, actually got to shake the pope’s “I think the Church is so alive when hand during the session on Aug. 19. you see these young people,” he said. It was like all the noise stopped for two “I just feel the presence of God in me,” seconds, Mark said, and it was just the said Martin Rodriguez, a seminarian study- pope and him. ing at Marian College in Indianapolis. He said that the pope stressed human He was moved when attending a spe- and spiritual formation, and told the semi- cial gathering of thousands of seminarians narians to persevere. and priests on Aug. 19 with the Holy The pilgrimage was a great experience Father. He said it was exciting to see so and it was good to be able to get to know many seminarians from all over the the other seminarians and take a step world. toward brotherhood, Mark said. Rodriguez, a member of St. Mary He was also impressed with the inter- Parish in Indianapolis, said that Pope action of Archbishop Daniel M. Benedict XVI spoke of Pope John Paul II Buechlein with the seminarians. He said Seminarian Rick Nagel, a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Edinburgh, prays the Liturgy of the Hours and also addressed them in Spanish at one he could tell how much the archbishop during a break in Marienfeld, near Cologne, on Aug. 20 before Pope Benedict XVI arrived to conduct a point, saying that as Hispanic seminarians cared for them. † prayer vigil.

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Young adult Catholics might that they have a person designated for young adult min- in their lives, according to Eric and Amy Totten, who pro- not be running parish bingo games or hosting sodality istry. Of these ministers, 65.8 percent were employed full vided music for a recent Charis retreat. gatherings, but that does not mean they are not active in time for this work and the rest were either part-time Theology on Tap, a speaker series founded 25 years ago the Church. Instead, they are doing things that older adult employees or volunteers. by the young adult ministry of the Chicago Archdiocese, Catholics and the school-age set might not see: discussing According to the survey results, top young adult pro- also aims to reach young adults where they are. theology at bars, volunteering at homeless shelters and grams include: retreats (79 dioceses); Theology on Tap Father John Cusick, director of young adult ministry in food kitchens, getting together for eucharistic adoration or (73 dioceses); leadership training (65 dioceses); and social the Chicago Archdiocese, has a simple explanation for the to discuss Catholic classics, attending retreats or simply activities (65 dioceses). success of Theology on Tap. “What else is there?” he hanging out together. Retreats and Theology on Tap programs, which topped asks. A survey conducted by the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee the list of young adult programs, are not exactly like the Decades ago, he said, young adults were the backbone on Youth and Young Adults from May to June of this year programs young adult Catholics from previous genera- of Catholic parish life. But as Americans began to live found that the Church’s outreach to young adults spans a tions attended. longer, they stayed involved in ministries even as variety of activities and that the most popular programs Retreats may be nothing new, but in some dioceses seniors—so the young adults who once took over for them included retreats, Theology on Tap programs, leadership they take on a new twist for their younger participants. In were not pulled into parish activities. Instead, as Catholics training and social activities. Chicago, for example, Charis Ministries, a Jesuit outreach entered their 20s and 30s, they began to drift away from “Young adults have a lot of energy and will accept their to Catholic young adults, sponsors peace and justice the Church, he told the bishops’ subcommittee. responsibility for spreading the faith if we provide oppor- weekends as a means to integrate social justice and faith Theology on Tap is attempting to bring these young tunities for them,” said Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of issues with professional and work lives. adults back to the Church. The program is a speaker series Duluth, Minn., chairman of the subcommittee. Jesuit Father Michael Sparough, who started Charis dealing with issues of faith and targeting 20- to 30-year- He said he was pleased with the survey results, five years ago and serves as its director, said young adult olds. It takes place in a variety of settings from restaurants released in August, and hopes dioceses and parishes will Catholics were failed by religious education in the post- and bars to parish halls. build on them. “We need to capitalize on the interest in Vatican II years. The program has grown in popularity over the years the Church shown by young people who by nature are “This generation was not acculturated into the Catholic and has inspired others to initiate similar speaker series. idealistic and on a spiritual search,” he said. He also noted Church,” he told the bishops’ youth and young adult sub- Dioceses in approximately 44 U.S. states and a half-dozen that Catholic young adults have shown their zeal for the committee. other countries now offer Theology on Tap. Church by gathering in large numbers to pay their He noted that today’s young adults are “disillusioned Over the past 25 years, Father Cusick estimated that respects after the death of Pope John Paul II and in their about every institution, including the Church.” tens of thousands of young adults have attended Theology participation at World Youth Day events. “You get a generation that finds it very difficult to on Tap. Many of them tend to be “Catholic but not Sixty percent—117 of the nation’s 195 dioceses, make a commitment, and puts a high premium on their parochial,” he said, and have a poor understanding of including the Archdiocese of Indianapolis—responded to own experience,” he added. Church traditions. the bishops’ survey that examined services dioceses offer That’s one reason Charis events stress the importance “We hear a lot about spiritual hunger,” he said. “People to young adults, generally defined as the 22-35 age group. of young adults sharing their faith experiences with their are having a restless experience in everyday life. You put Of the dioceses that responded, 91.5 percent reported peers. The retreats catch people at an important moment on a Theology on Tap program, and they’re there.” †

In June 2002, at a national meeting in Dallas that chastely for the kingdom.” SEMINARIES focused on responding to the crisis, the U.S. bishops • “To examine other aspects of priestly formation in the continued from page 1 adopted a “Charter for the Protection of Children and United States. Particular attention will be reserved for the Young People.” In the charter, the bishops pledged “com- intellectual formation of seminarians, to examine fidelity the academic program is operated by a neighboring col- plete cooperation with the apostolic visitation of our to the magisterium, especially in the field of moral theol- lege, university or theological consortium. diocesan/eparchial seminaries and religious houses of for- ogy, in the light of “Veritatis Splendor,” Pope John Archbishop O’Brien said he was confident that the vis- mation.” “Eparchial” refers to eparchies, the equivalent of Paul II’s 1993 encyclical on Catholic moral teaching. itations “will assist us in promoting the highest standards dioceses in the Eastern Catholic Churches. The visitation teams are to file their reports directly to of formation necessary to bring forth qualified men for While most of the seminaries and formation houses are the education congregation, which will give confidential priestly ordination.” to be visited in the 2005-06 academic year, the announce- evaluations to the appropriate bishops and religious supe- The plan to hold apostolic visitations to assess the ment said that some institutions with very small student riors. When all the reports are completed, the Vatican will quality of formation in seminaries arose at a special meet- populations may not be visited until the following year. be in a position to make an overall evaluation of seminary ing of the U.S. cardinals and USCCB officers with top The announcement said the visitation objectives desig- formation in the United States. Vatican officials in Rome in April 2002. In January 2002 nated by the education congregation are: Archbishop O’Brien was named coordinator of the vis- the Church crisis stemming from the clergy sexual abuse • “To examine the criteria for admission of candidates itations last year. He was rector of the North American of minors began making daily headlines in Boston and by and the programs of human formation and spiritual forma- College, the U.S. seminary in Rome, from 1990 to 1994. April it had burgeoned into a national crisis. tion aimed at ensuring that they can faithfully live For five years before that and two years after, he headed the New York archdiocesan seminary, St. Joseph’s in Dunwoodie. A New York archdiocesan priest, he was ordained a bishop there in 1996 and became head of the Scecina dinner military archdiocese the following year.

During an Aug. 11 fundraising dinner for Submitted Photo The Vatican conducted a complete visitation of the athletic program of Father Thomas U.S. seminaries in the mid-1980s. Since then, some semi- Scecina Memorial High School in naries have had update visitations on a voluntary basis. † Indianapolis held at Primo South in Indianapolis, Ott Hurrle, left, Scecina’s ath- letic director, Joe Wolfa, second from left, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis, and Tom O’Brien, right, a member of St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis, stand with Johnny Lattner, the 1953 Heisman Trophy winner and a University of Notre Dame graduate. Lattner was the guest speaker at the event, and Wolfa and O’Brien were the co-chairmen.

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See Matthew 19:1-20:34, Mark 10:1-45 Meanwhile, Luke tells us about a great Jews lived there. families balance many other things that Jesus did, many of Jesus probably spent the winter of This is probably as good a time as them recounted earlier by Matthew and 29-30 there. It was a fairly peaceful time busy schedules any, in this series, to state that it is Mark. As for John, we will return to his for him and his Apostles, but not unevent- impossible to com- Gospel next week, and we’ll get back to ful. Great crowds continued to follow him Another school year is starting again. bine the four Gospels Luke eventually. and he continued to teach. It’s during that Some parents are sending children off to in such a way as to be It’s Luke, though, who gives us a hint time, for example, that we get Jesus’ school for the first sure when Jesus did about why Jesus left Galilee. In Luke’s teachings about marriage: “Whoever time, while for others all that he did. The chapter 13, verse 31, some Pharisees divorces his wife (unless the marriage is this beginning is a evangelists simply warned Jesus, “Go away, leave this area unlawful) and marries another commits time-tested tradition. were not concerned because Herod wants to kill you.” Jesus adultery.” Whether parents about dates or the replied that he must continue on his way Here, too, the rich young man asked are rookies or veter- order of events. because “it is impossible that a prophet what he must do to inherit eternal life. ans at sending chil- Matthew, Mark and should die outside of Jerusalem.” Jesus answered that he must keep the dren off to school, Luke give the impres- With Luke supplying the reason, commandments but that, if he wished to there seems to be a sion that everything happened within a Matthew and Mark tell us that Jesus be perfect, he should sell his possessions trend that poses a year while John mentions three “went to the district of Judea across the and give to the poor then follow Jesus. serious challenge to Passovers. Jesus’ baptism was a couple Jordan,” an inexact place indeed. For one The man went away sad because he was all of them. months before the first Passover, and he thing, Judea didn’t extend across the wealthy. This prompted Jesus to say that it For many families, the amount of time was crucified just before the third, so Jordan River. Perhaps he went to Perea, is difficult for the rich to enter the king- in a child’s life claimed by the school that adds up to slightly more than two in modern Jordan, but that territory, too, dom of God: “It is easier for a camel to is increasing as the years go along. years for his public ministry. was ruled by Herod Antipas. It was pass through the eye of a needle than for There is an ever-increasing workload At the point in Jesus’ life that we’ve there, in fact, that Herod had arrested one who is rich to enter the kingdom of that students are required to do at home. reached now, the first three Gospels say John the Baptist. It’s most likely that God.” Then there are the ever-growing demands that he left Galilee. Luke says four times Jesus went to Batanea, just east of the The peaceful days, though, were about on time that extracurricular activities that Jesus set out for Jerusalem but he Sea of Galilee, ruled by Herod’s brother to end, as Jesus made his way to make on a student’s life. arrives there only after the fourth. Philip. We know that a settlement of Jerusalem. † With all these claims on a child’s day- to-day life, maintaining a fruitful family Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes life is difficult for many parents. In the face of this trend, how do par- ents, who the Church teaches are the pri- Teaching the idealism that never fails mary educators of their children, maintain a healthy balance in their children’s lives? A friend of mine told me about a conver- rules, didn’t want to be caught discussing if they have, as little children they were The looming nature of this challenge sation she’d had while driving in the car such a thing even privately with Mom. largely unaware of them. should first prompt parents and their chil- with her 11-year-old Not only that, maybe she wasn’t quite It’s no wonder young folks don’t feel the dren to turn to God for help. Fostering a daughter. My friend sure that Mom wasn’t slyly trying to inject need during their teens and early twenties life of prayer in the home is a necessary was trying to find a her with religion. Moms are like that some- for connection with a God who loves them element to nurturing a healthy family in teaching position and times because they think reverence should and gives them support. Indeed, these are the midst of all of life’s burgeoning cares having no luck, so she be right up there with cleanliness and obe- the very years when most people fall away and concerns. was thinking about the dience in their kids’ lives. But, even when a from the Church, or from religion in gen- In suggesting this, I am not arguing Scripture passage that child has faith, she may not be ready to eral, because of the very human belief that that families dedicate a huge amount of talks about how all reveal that fact. they can do it (whatever it is) without any- time to this (although that wouldn’t be a things happen (or don’t On the other hand, maybe Cassie is not one or anybody, including God. bad thing). What is important, I think, is happen) for a good Furthermore, young people are idealistic, marking the day with prayer. reason in God’s and sooner or later someone or some event Before children leave in the morning scheme of things. ‘We need to put human behav- will disillusion them. As examples, we see for school, parents could pray over their She asked Cassie what she thought ior in perspective, keep a that many younger members leave the children, asking that God might bless about the idea that all things happen for the sense of humor, pray always Church because of the sex scandals, or lose them through the day and bring them good, and was surprised when her daughter faith in our country because of politicians’ safely home. This would take just a few replied quickly, “Why are you asking me and remember that it’s God feet of clay. Having no experience to speak moments, but, in faith, we can trust that that?” who’s in charge here, not us.’ of, they draw the wrong conclusions and God will answer our prayers and make a Now, Cassie is a little girl who’s 11, blame the wrong sources for what they difference in our children’s lives. going on 35. She is an extremely bright, believe went bad. The end of the day is another time only child whose antennae are always yet mature enough to talk about abstract Here’s where Cassie’s parents and the when parents can take action to nurture alerted to what’s going on anywhere, any- philosophical ideas, and merely felt embar- rest of us can help. We need to put human the life of their family. Having a supper time, with anybody. So, as I told her mom, rassed to be put on the spot. As usual, the behavior in perspective, keep a sense of when all members of the family can sit it’s no wonder she was suspicious of that best defense was a good offense. humor, pray always and remember that it’s down together is hard to do with our busy question. Another thing is at work here, namely God who’s in charge here, not us. Those are schedules. Modern American culture is secular, if Cassie’s age. She’s approaching the peak the ideals that never fail. They may even, But having some time—even if it is not anti-religious, and it’s not politically years of youth, when they feel anything is perhaps to our surprise, lead to the ultimate earlier or later than usual—when a family correct to consult Scripture for advice, or possible. They believe they’re empowered good. can sit and share an evening meal together mention God or touch on any religious sub- to be or to do just about anything they wish, is crucial. Just as the eucharistic meal is ject out loud. In fact, sometimes it’s illegal. just because they think they can. It’s also a (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the the source and summit of the life of the I’m not surprised that Cassie, who’s enter- time when the catastrophes that can occur Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular Church, so shared meals in a family can ing the age group where peer pressure in life have probably not yet happened. Or, columnist for The Criterion.) † be a primary source for renewing its life. Having this meal when all family members can be fatigued from the day Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister can be easy to avoid, so making sure it happens in today’s packed calendars Emphasizing what is right with teens of today requires a deliberate and disciplined choice on the part of parents. A friend gave me a copy of an e-mail at both Catholic and Protestant funeral courteous, studious and good examples. Making the evening meal an important that listed what is wrong with today’s services and at social events. Their talents The media keeps me informed about part of family life is simply good human teenagers. Another and extracurricular activities usually edify youth involved with drugs and crime, and advice. But our Catholic faith can add a friend challenged me and even amaze me, although I do worry other dangerous or mischievous pastimes. layer of spiritual depth to it that has the to counter that mes- about the state of their hearing if the vol- Although the media also highlights the potential to strengthen families even more. sage with a positive ume isn’t turned down. good in the younger generation, I believe As Catholics, we already view a meal list of my own. So what other positive points can be much more of what’s right and good as a sacred event. So adding a time of Delaying the “assign- found in our teens? Having grandsons age needs to be emphasized. prayerful reflection to it can be a natural ment,” I set the first 22 and age 5 does not make me an author- When teen troubles do occur, how step to take for families. list near some file ity, but watching the older one go through often have we heard their old excuse, Given the busy schedules that family papers that inadver- his teens was a blessing. My husband and “We didn’t have anything else to do” or members have apart from each other tently were recycled, I kept tabs on his educational and sports “I was bored”? This routine response nowadays, perhaps its unity can be forti- never to be seen again. activities, attending events as much as must be and is addressed by vigilant par- fied by taking time at the evening meal to The only item on the first list that I can possible in Plymouth, Ind. He received a ents, youth leaders and teachers on an prayerfully discuss with each other the recall is something about teens taking the partial college soccer scholarship, ongoing basis. If our youth are busy blessings and challenges that each family beauty out of music. In some cases, involved himself in Church activities and helping at home, in the neighborhood, member experienced during the day. maybe so. However, it is mostly adults worked. Last year, he dropped out of col- and at schools and church—if they learn I say to prayerfully discuss it because who write and produce popular teen lege to earn money for a semester in to channel their intelligence and energy this family conversation can easily be music and lyrics. Besides, if we don’t like Europe, but now steadily works again, into productive projects—they will not summed up by offering up to God the the music that teens listen to we can hopefully to return to college. be bored. If they focus only on them- high and low points of the day, in giving ignore it (when possible)—unless we Also, I see only good in my extended selves, how will they ever mature into him thanks for the blessings and asking know it is obscene or violent. Parents family’s teens, in the youth I watch grow- responsible adults? his aid to pick up the crosses the next day. have a duty to react to evil appropriately ing up in my area, and in parish teens Nurturing a healthy family life is some- and instruct children properly. sponsoring events to benefit others both (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of thing that we can never do alone. Given More important, I have enjoyed teens’ here and abroad. Perhaps I’m “living in a Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is today’s challenges, calling on God’s grace music in school productions, in liturgies, bubble,” but the teens I know are a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † through prayer is all the more important. † The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Page 17

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Aug. 29 Friday, Sept. 2 Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005 The Martyrdom of John the Colossians 1:15-20 Baptist Psalm 100:1-5 • Jeremiah 20:7-9 On the horizon was a political and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 5:33-39 legal antagonism against Christianity. • Romans 12:1-2 Psalm 96:1, 3-5, 11-13 • Matthew 16:21-27 Christians would be abused, tormented and executed under terrifying circum- Mark 6:17-29 Saturday, Sept. 3 stances. Gregory the Great, pope and The Book of Jeremiah provides this Paul encouraged and challenged the Tuesday, Aug. 30 doctor of the Church weekend’s first reading. Christians of Rome to be steadfast even 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11 Colossians 1:21-23 Jeremiah was the in the face of such persecution. (Later, son of a priest, Paul himself would be executed.) Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 Psalm 54:3-4, 6, 8 Hilkiah, and appar- For its last reading, the Church this Luke 4:31-37 Luke 6:1-5 ently therefore of a weekend presents a passage from priestly family. He St. Matthew’s Gospel. Wednesday, Aug. 31 Sunday, Sept. 4 was active as a It is a continuation of the reading Colossians 1:1-8 Twenty-third Sunday in prophet for two gen- from Matthew last week. Psalm 52:10-11 Ordinary Time erations. He was The Apostles still were with the Lord blunt and controver- at Caesarea Philippi, at the beginning of Luke 4:38-44 Ezra 33:7-9 sial, and angry listen- the Jordan River north of the Sea of Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 ers at times went so Galilee. Thursday, Sept. 1 Romans 13:8-10 far as to threaten his life. Critics In the reading last weekend, Peter Colossians 1:9-14 Matthew 18:15-20 denounced him as disloyal to his people had proclaimed Jesus the “Son of the Psalm 98:2-6 and race. Once, he was thrown into a living God.” It was a glorious proclama- cistern and left to die. Of course, he tion, and it raised the image of glory Luke 5:1-11 survived. and triumph. He withstood these criticisms, but he Easily following this image was the did not abide the outrages without thought of victory over evil and oppres- protest. He devoutly believed that his sive forces, and vindication after suffer- Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen role as a prophet resulted from his ing. acceptance of God’s call. He com- Instead of assuring the Apostles that plained to God that the divine call over- they themselves would be the instru- whelmed him and led him into the ments whereby vindication would come, Sign of peace at Mass abuse he experienced. Nevertheless, he Jesus warned and indeed insisted that never renounced his calling. true followers of the Gospel must them- As firm as his sense that he was selves endure much. They would have dates to second century called to be a prophet was his firm to carry their crosses in the footprints of belief that the people’s sinfulness would Christ the crucified. I am a Vatican II baby, born after the part of Mass. send the entire society to doom. Qcouncil closed, and have a question As of now, however, it remains before This weekend’s reading includes Reflection about the older rite. Communion, which, as I said, still gives Jeremiah’s protestation about being a Many centuries have passed since Was there a sign of it a particularly appropriate significance prophet as well as a warning that disas- Jeremiah wrote to the people. For that peace then? As far as and symbolism. ter awaited the people because they matter, almost 20 centuries have elapsed I can tell, there continued to sin. since the preaching of Jesus. However, wasn’t. I’m sure it’s I am 70 years old, and food has The prophet says that his message is much has been constant through the ancient, but why did it Qalways been an important emotional of “violence and outrage,” and the mes- ages, and much today is exactly the start? support for me. When does excessive sage met opposition. But Jeremiah’s same as what pertained during the time More specifically, food intake become a serious sin? When vocation from God required the prophet of Jeremiah or the time of Jesus. why is it placed near does it matter for confession? (Illinois) to be outspoken and fearless. The fact is that the world, deformed Communion? If Jesus Jeremiah was eloquent. He describes his and limited by sin, clings to itself in a said we should be rec- Eating immoderately is generally vocation as a “fire burning” in his heart. fundamentally misguided sense of onciled with our brother before we bring Aonly what we would call a venial St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is maintaining security. This fact leads to our gifts to the altar (Mt 5:23-24), sin. I don’t think you need to worry about the source of the second reading. further sin. It creates a distorted and shouldn’t the sign of peace be at the serious sin unless you’re really seriously In this reading, Paul pleaded with his taunted world. beginning of Mass? (Pennsylvania) damaging your health. At your age, it’s readers, the Christian Romans, “to Christians must live amid this distor- not likely you have been, or are, doing offer” their bodies “as a living sacrifice tion and chronic sin. You have some good insights and that. holy and acceptable to God.” Doom and gloom are not the final Aquestions. The kiss, or sign, of peace Even if it’s not a grave sin, however, All around these Christians in the points in this message. Rather, the les- is indeed among the oldest rites con- consistent immoderate eating is a fault great imperial capital was a culture son is that God does not forsake us. He nected with the Mass. one can fruitfully bring to the sacrament utterly at odds with the Gospel of Jesus. offers us the way to salvation. Jesus is At least five times, the New Testament of penance. This way, we bring it more Integral in this culture were hedonism the Savior. In the marvel of God’s voca- speaks of Christians greeting each other consciously to our own attention and and gross sexual license. tion and grace, Christians are privileged with a “holy kiss,” or “kiss of love” (for open ourselves to the help of God’s Paul urged the Christian Romans to to bring divine hope and peace into the example, Rom 16:16 and 1 Pt 5:14). grace, which comes through this sacra- resist this culture. world. † It seems certain that at least by around ment. the year 150, a kiss was already a regular With that grace, we can plan whatever part of the liturgy as an expression of steps may be helpful to be sure the prob- My Journey to God unity and peace among Christians. lem doesn’t become more serious and For centuries, the “pax” (peace), as it that we don’t let it reach the level where was called, was exchanged by everyone it is harmful to ourselves or to others. at Mass. Toward the late Middle Ages, Through Darkness and Desert only the attending clergy observed the (A free brochure in English or Spanish practice, usually substituting another sign answering questions that Catholics ask Dearest Father, such as an embrace for an actual kiss. about baptism practices and sponsors is Through the darkness This continued until our present time available by sending a stamped, self- And desert of our trials, when a sign of peace is again prescribed addressed envelope to Father John We thirst for in some manner for all the faithful. Dietzen, Box 5515, Peoria, IL 61612. The knowledge that The Church’s instructions for Mass Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen You are the true light CNS file photo from Reuters indicate that each person before the at the same address or by e-mail in care And will guide us home, breaking of the bread offers a sign of of [email protected].) † Where you wait peace to those nearby. In this manner, the With your arms open wide, Church asks for peace and unity for her- Embracing us self and for the whole human family, and Readers may submit prose With your grace and mercy. the faithful offer a sign of their commu- Amen. nion with the Church and their love for or poetry for faith column each other before receiving Communion The Criterion invites readers to sub- By Beth Goote together (General Instruction of the mit original prose or poetry relating to Roman Missal, #82). faith or experiences of prayer for pos- (Beth Gootee is a member of St. Monica In the beginning, this rite did take sible publication in the “My Journey Parish in Indianapolis. She wrote this place early in the celebration of the to God” column. prayer poem after participating in a Eucharist, apparently for the reasons you Seasonal reflections also are appre- Taize service at her parish. This file give. It later found its way to the time ciated. Please include name, address, photo of Brother Roger Schutz, the around Communion, which we still des- parish and telephone number with sub- founder of the Taize community, was ignate as the “sign of unity and the bond missions. taken in 1982. He was stabbed to death of love.” Send material for consideration to during an Aug. 16 service at the Church Some discussion has taken place dur- “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, of the Reconciliation in Taize, France.) † ing the past few decades about moving P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 the sign of peace back again to an earlier or e-mail to [email protected]. † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005

Knapp and Karen Weber. Sister St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, of Josephine Buchanan, Sarah Aug. 3. Mother of Amelia Wood. Clements and Joseph DeLuca. Daughter of Ann Patton. Sister Brother Roger Schutz Grandmother of four. Great- of Katherine Fisher, Elizabeth Rest in peace grandmother of four. Gilmore and Thomas Patton. founded the Taize LAGOS, Rebecca B., 37, REH, Anna Mae, 81, Sacred Please submit in writing to our Dishner. Sister of Agnes St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Heart, Jeffersonville, July 25. community in France office by 10 a.m. Thursday Kendrick. Grandmother of eight. Aug. 4. Daughter of Dr. Wife of Joseph Reh. Mother of before the week of publication; Great-grandmother of four. Diosdado and Minda (Bapps) Janice Cobb, Elaine Schmitt, Lagos. Sister of Diosdado and Denise Webster and Ron Reh. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Benedict XVI said he be sure to state date of death. DOVER, Robert E., 62, Iluminado Lagos Jr. was shocked and saddened at the slaying of Brother Roger Obituaries of archdiocesan St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Aug. 11. Sister of Clara Englert, Josie priests serving our archdiocese Husband of Judy Dover. Father LeGRAND, Robert, 94, Prince Kaelin, Verona Prechtel and Schutz, founder of the Taize community and one of the are listed elsewhere in The of Yvonne Beaumont, Heather of Peace, Madison, Aug. 7. Leo Knust. world’s leading ecumenical figures. Criterion. Order priests and and Christopher Dover. Brother Father of William LeGrand. RIZZO, Elsie C., Holy Rosary, Brother Roger, 90, was stabbed three times in his neck religious sisters and brothers of Marilyn Dover. Grandfather Brother of Joe LeGrand. Grand- Indianapolis, Aug. 13. Mother by a Romanian woman during an evening prayer service are included here, unless they of three. father of two. Great-grandfather of Madonna King. Grand- with 2,500 people on Aug. 16 at are natives of the archdiocese of three. EADLER, Teodora, 84, mother of two. the Taize community’s head- or have other connections to it; St. Louis, Batesville, Aug. 2. MARLIN, Ruth C., 86, Sacred SANGQUENETTI, Robert L., quarters in eastern France. He those are separate obituaries Mother of Neria Shelton, Heart, Jeffersonville, July 24. 79, St. Joseph, Universal, died soon afterward. on this page. Wife of Morris Wayne Marlin. Steele, Susan and Zane Koester, Aug. 4. Husband of Joyce CNS photo from Reuters Authorities arrested the ASHLEY, Walter, 86, Paul and Phil Ryan. Grand- Mother of Beverly Burgess, (Evans) Sanquenetti. Father of woman, 36, who was said to St. Bridget, Liberty, Aug. 7. mother of 18. Great-grand- Cynthia Grant, C. Patrick, Gary, Linda Farrington. Grandfather of show signs of mental instability. Father of Pamela Abernathy, mother of nine. James, John, Richard and one. Great-grandfather of two. A visibly moved Pope Joan Cline, Diana Dulkiewicz Robert Marlin. Grandmother of FELTZ, Gerald C., 72, SERCER, Paul, 81, St. Chris- Benedict, in impromptu remarks and Janice Weisenbarger. 18. Great-grandmother of 11. St. Michael, Brookville, July 29. topher, Indianapolis, Aug. 3. Grandfather of six. Great- during his weekly general audi- Father of Lisa Weisheit, David McGRATH, Elizabeth C., 90, Father of Valerie Jones, Kim, grandfather of one. ence on Aug. 17 at the papal Feltz and Stephen Jordan. St. Mary, New Albany, Aug. 12. Brian, Chris and Michael summer villa in Castel BARRETTO, James J., 87, Brother of Carol Spinelli, Robert MOLCHAN, Joan (Curran) Sercer. Grandfather of three. St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, Gandolfo, said he had been and Victor Feltz. Grandfather of Hawkins, 74, Holy Name, SUTTMILLER, Helen A., 81, Br. Roger Schutz Aug 9. Husband of Avalon given the sad and “terrifying” four. Beech Grove, Aug. 5. Mother St. Louis, Batesville, Aug. 6. (Vacca) Barretto. Father of news that morning. FISHER, James Crit, 56, of Elizabeth Clade, Agnes Mother of Ceil Miller, Ann Richard and Ronald Barretto. It was all the more shocking, the pope said, because he Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, July Dillow, Teresa Edwards, Bertie Nuhring and Ken Tara. Sister of Brother of Josephine Barbato. had received a “very moving and very friendly” letter 28. Husband of Lynda Fisher. Sego, James and Joseph Curran. Dorothy Woeber and Sylvia Grandfather of three. Great- from Brother Roger the previous day. Father of Brian and Crit Fisher. Tone. Grandmother of six. grandfather of four. MORRISON, Joseph Jay, 25, The pope said Brother Roger had written to explain that Son of Grover Fisher. Brother of St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, TIMPERMAN, Vernon M., BERTSCH, Paul J., 70, for health reasons he could not join the pope for World three. Grandfather of one. Aug. 12. Son of Jay and Susan 75, Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, St. Andrew, Richmond, Aug. 8. Youth Day celebrations in Cologne, Germany, but would FORSTING, Clem C., 95, Morrison. Brother of Michelle July 22. Husband of Helen Husband of Norma Bertsch. be there spiritually. St. Louis, Batesville, Aug. 11. Hicks and Jon Morrison. Timperman. Father of Karen Father of Veronica Decker, Father of Dennis Forsting. Grandson of Carroll and Ruth Durall and Michael Timperman. “He writes that from the bottom of his heart he wants Norma Gustavsen, Susan Brother of Clare Reagan, Lenna Morrison. Son of Peter Timperman and to tell me, ‘We are in communion with you and with those Hempel, Linda Molina, Maria Ziegelmeyer and Leo Forsting. Hazel Hardy. Brother of Mary gathered in Cologne,’ ” the pope said, quoting from the Roesch and Paul Bertsch Jr. MURRAY, Helen M. (Jones), Amos. Grandfather of two. letter in French. “In his own hand, he writes that ‘our Brother of Marga Gomeringer, GNIP, Edward Lee, 73, 84, Holy Name, Beech Grove, St. Michael the Archangel, Aug. 5. Mother of David Mur- WILLIAMS, Ronald, 55, Holy community of Taize wants to walk in communion with the Maria Seifriz, Rosie Wilke, Holy Father.’ ” Edgar and Klemens Bertsch. Indianapolis, Aug. 8. Husband ray. Sister of Rosemary Murray. Cross, Indianapolis, July 31. Grandfather of 20. of Gloria Gnip. Father of Lisa O’GARA, Daniel P., 53, Holy Father of Christopher Williams. In an Aug. 18 telegram to Brother Alois, the current Arnold, Julie Banayote, Toni Son of Fred Williams. Brother of head of the community, the pope prayed that God would BERGLUND, Tim, 59, Name, Beech Grove, Aug. 8. Mattingly, Gary Purcell and Karen, Marianne, Theresa, Fred, give community members the strength to continue the St. Jude, Indianapolis, Aug. 13. Son of Norma O’Gara. Brother Robbie Richmond. Brother of Gary and Robert Williams. Father of Michael Berglund. of Margaret Allen, Mariann work of fostering peace and reconciliation begun by their Rose Friedl, Aggie Johnston, Carpenter, Jean Gibson, Grandfather of two. founder. The 51-year-old German brother returned from Brother of Gene and John Mary Mautino, Claire Charlotte Haughey, Barbara WOOD, Schuyler, 20, World Youth Day in Cologne to begin his new duties. Berglund. Grandfather of one. Rasmussen and Mike Gnip. Kennedy, Charles, Jim, John, St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, The telegram said Brother Roger was a “man of faith CAMBE, Mary Ann, 70, Grandfather of 18. Michael, Patrick and Thomas Aug. 3. Son of Martin Wood. passionately in love with the Church” whose community Sacred Heart, Clinton, Aug. 9. HUGHES, Richard Eugene, O’Gara. Mother of Donna Jones. Sister Brother of Amelia Wood. helped “numerous generations of Christians” deepen their 73, Annunciation, Brazil, PATTON, Margaret Ann, of Catherine Glover and 45, Grandson of Ann Patton. † faith and meet Christ through prayer and friendship. July 29. Father of Holly Harris, Brother Roger met with Pope John Paul II several Mildred Vrzina. Heather Montelongo, Regina Providence Sister Amadeus Rolinger CHENAULT, Cindy (Niceley), Neudeck, Stephanie Steward, times, including in 1986 at Taize. Pope Benedict greeted 51, Holy Guardian Angels, Susie, Christopher and Ric taught in Terre Haute and Indianapolis Brother Roger when, as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, he cel- Cedar Grove, Aug. 9. Wife of Hughes. ebrated the late pope’s funeral Mass on April 8 in Rome. Randy Chenault. Providence Sister Amadeus and California during 76 years as “Brother Roger is in the hands of eternal goodness and HURM, James William, 76, Rolinger died on Aug. 10 at a member of the congregation. COLEMAN, Larry M., 58, St. Bernadette, Indianapolis, eternal love,” he said, “and has arrived at eternal joy.” Mother Theodore Hall at Saint In the archdiocese, she Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., the St. Anne, New Castle, Aug. 8. Aug. 2. Husband of Mary C. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 95. taught at St. Philip Neri School Husband of Patty Coleman. Hurm. Father of Donitta Barrer, The Mass of Christian in Indianapolis from 1931-38, head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in Father of Natalie Gwinn. Brother Suzette Jensen, Jeanette Lord, Burial was celebrated on the former St. Joseph School in an Aug. 18 letter that the U.S. Church shared “this of Carol Gebhart, Oleta Lorton, Doris and Joseph Hurm. Aug. 16 at the Church of the Terre Haute from 1938-40 and moment of grief with the Holy Father” and expressed Daryl, Orlin and Dr. Wayne Brother of Stella Clark, Hilda Immaculate Conception at Saint Sacred Heart School in Terre “great sadness” at the “horrific news” of Brother Roger’s Coleman. Grandfather of two. Horseman and Leo Hurm. Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial fol- Haute from 1952-53. death. DISHNER, Genevieve A., 82, Grandfather of 13. lowed at the sisters’ cemetery. Sister Amadeus returned to Cardinal Karl Lehmann of Mainz, head of the German St. Andrew, Richmond, Aug. 13. KNAPP, Virginia Marie, 82, The former Emma Henrietta the motherhouse in 1986 to bishops’ conference, said Brother Roger’s murder Mother of Lisa Holliday, Gena St. Jude, Indianapolis, Aug. 14. Rolinger was born on April 18, minister in several departments. reminded him “of the violent fate of Jesus and of other Hyre, Linda Werner and James Mother of Joan Cochran, Evelyn 1910, in Freeport, Ill. She In 2001, she retired and began witnesses for a nonviolent life, such as [the Rev.] Martin joined the congregation of the her ministry of prayer there. Luther King and Dag Hammarskjold.” Sisters of Providence on Aug. Surviving are several nieces He said Brother Roger’s violent death showed people 15, 1928, professed first vows and nephews. on Feb. 26, 1931, and professed Memorial gifts may be sent more than ever the extreme urgency of the message of ATTORNEYS AT LAW final vows on Aug. 15, 1936. to the Sisters of Providence, peace he left behind. Sister Amadeus taught at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder praised the WOOD, TUOHY, GLEASON, schools staffed by the Sisters of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN Swiss brother’s work with young people and recalled how Providence in Indiana, Illinois 47876. † Brother Roger helped persecuted Jewish refugees during MERCER & HERRIN, PC the Nazi period as well as migrants and the poor in devel- Serving Indiana Families since Litigation oping countries. Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury 1928, the Indiana Catholic Adoption Business and Corporate said Brother Roger “was one of the best-loved Christian Conference since 1969 and the leaders of our time.” Church Law TRI-COUNTY Roger Schutz was born on May 12, 1915, the son of a Archdiocese since 1975. Mortgage Law Swiss Calvinist pastor and a French Protestant mother, Real Estate ASPHALT in Provence, a small town in Switzerland. He was a min- General Practice in All Courts. Employment Law Paving Indiana Since 1948 ister of the Swiss Reformed Church. He founded the William J. Wood, Estate Planning Taize community in 1940 with three companions. It grew John S. (Jay) Mercer, CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATES to eventually include more than 100 Anglicans, Nonprofits Lutherans, evangelicals and Catholics from more than Todd H. Belanger, Wills • ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS 20 countries. Jennifer D. McNair, Trusts Brother Roger wrote numerous books, won many Stephen M. Koers, Powers of Attorney • SEALCOATING awards, and was thought to be one of the most fervent advocates of reconciliation among the Christian Churches Jennifer R. Fitzwater, Accidents and Injuries Daniel S. Tomson Discounts for Senior Citizens since their division during the Reformation. His work and Insurance and non-profit organizations dedication helped earn him the respect and admiration of OF COUNSEL Zoning Church leaders around the world. John L. Mercer, Pope John Paul first met Brother Roger at the Second John Q. Herrin, CALL: 317-849-9901 Vatican Council, where Brother Roger was invited as a non-Catholic expert. Sue Tuohy MacGill 3400 Bank One Center Tower 317-356-1334 P.O. Box 44942 Brother Roger once wrote that pilgrims “have come RETIRED Indianapolis, IN 46244-0942 317-862-2967 with one and the same question: ‘How can I understand James L. Tuohy, Phone: 317-636-3551 God? How can I know what God wants for me?’ ” Fax: 317-636-6680 LICENSED & BONDED BY THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS Since 1978, the Taize community has sponsored a Charles T. Gleason, www.indylegal.com Eugene E. Henn Email: [email protected] series of large, international, ecumenical gatherings of young people called a “Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth.” † The Criterion Friday, August 26, 2005 Page 19

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