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CriterionOnline.com May 14, 2010 Vol. L, No. 31 75¢ Arriving in , Submitted photo says Church must witness its beliefs , Portugal (CNS)— Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Portugal for a four-day visit and urged its traditionally population not to close the door to God and . For a humanity too often lacking in love and without hope for , the Gospel still Pope Benedict XVI represents “the source of hope,” the pope said after landing in Lisbon on May 11. The pope’s words reflected growing Church concern that secularization is making inroads in one of Europe’s most traditionally Catholic countries. In an address at Lisbon’s airport, he reached out to non-Catholics and nonbelievers, saying the Church was ready to live in a pluralistic society as long as it can give witness to its beliefs. Providence Sister James Michael Kesterson wore a touch of the green and a smile that wouldn’t quit during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on “The Church is open to cooperating with March 17 in Indianapolis. The principal of St. Jude School in Indianapolis rode in a convertible during the parade. She is flanked by two students, anyone who does not marginalize or reduce Taylor Mattingly, left, and Nichole Smith. to the private sphere the essential consid- eration of the meaning of life,” he said. The 83-year-old pontiff looked happy Retiring St. Jude principal’s love for children, and relaxed as he disembarked from his Alitalia charter flight from . The ash Catholic education and football is as strong as ever cloud from an Icelandic volcano had forced the sporadic closure of Portuguese airports By John Shaughnessy never shied away from playing tackle Indeed, besides her bonds of family, in recent days and threatened to disrupt the football with her three older brothers. faith and friendship, there is only one pope’s arrival, but the Lisbon airport In a moment, Providence Sister James “I broke my right arm three times playing area of Sister James Michael’s life that reopened in time. Michael Kesterson will talk about the football with my brothers,” Sister James surpasses her passion for football. He was met by President Anibal Cavaco personal impact she had on the Indian- Michael says with a certain pride. “When I That’s her passion for Catholic Silva, a Catholic, who said he hoped the apolis Colts winning the Super Bowl in see some girls playing football today, I say, education. She has no doubt that a pontiff would bring a message of hope, 2007—a story she tells with a twinkle in ‘Golly, too bad I’m too old.’ ” Catholic education makes a difference in justice and solidarity to a country that is her eyes. In that memory, there’s more than a hint the life of a child, and she belie ves that under serious economic pressure. At 81, Sister James Michael will also of the essence of Sister James Michael. Ev en every child will succeed in some w ay. The pope’s motorcade took him through share the tales of two special surprises as she plans to retire at the end of the school “Our Catholic identity is who we are,” a residential area of the capital, where from her remarkable career of 60 years in year, she still has the fire, the feistiness and she says. “I emphasize to our teachers thousands of people cheered, waved flags Catholic education. the fearlessness—all the qualities that that our life and the respect we and tossed flower petals along the pope’s But right now, the principal of St. Jude overflow into her passion for football. show to each other will be e xamples for path. Children released yellow and white School in Indianapolis is recalling a f act “You don’t interrupt her if she’s watching our students to share with one another. balloons as the pope passed by. from her childhood, a time when she a Colts’ game or a Notre Dame game,” says Prayer in the classroom and our own The main purpose of Pope Benedict’s prided herself on being a tomboy who one of her best friends, Judy Livingston. See PRINCIPAL, page 10 See POPE, page 2 Archdiocese reaches settlement in abuse case In an effort to help the victim of ab use by a archdiocesan self-insurance fund. had expired. former priest 34 years ago continue his The former priest for the archdiocese who The lawsuits involving Monroe were not healing process, the Archdiocese of Indian- was accused of abuse, Harry Monroe, was filed until 2005 and after. apolis has reached an amicable settlement in a removed from ministry in 1984 by then- The Archdiocese of Indianapolis lawsuit filed in 2005 by “John Doe CT.” Edward T. O’Meara. Monroe was continues to respond to victims of se xual The settlement allows “John Doe CT,” permanently barred from presenting himself abuse with compassion and appropriate whose name was not used in the lawsuit, to as a priest and performing any priestly duties pastoral outreach. The archdiocese avoid the emotional distress and expense of a or ministries. encourages anyone who has been abused or public trial. Monroe, who was ordained in 1974, served knows of any allegations of abuse to report it “My hope and prayer is that this victim at St. Monica, St. Andrew and the former to the appropriate law enforcement finds the healing and peace he seeks,” said St. Catherine parishes in Indianapolis. He also authorities. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. “I apologize served at St. Patrick in Terre Haute, If you or someone you know is a victim to this gentleman and anyone who has ever St. Paul Parish in Tell City, St. Michael Parish of sexual misconduct by a person ministering been harmed by any employee or volunteer in Cannelton and St. Pius V Parish in Troy. on behalf of the archdiocese, please contact who has served the Church in our archdiocese. There are currently 13 other lawsuits the archdiocesan victim assistance A single case of abuse is unacceptable, and we involving Monroe pending against the coordinator at Archdiocese of Indianapolis, are committed to doing everything possible to archdiocese. Although Monroe said in pre-trial P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410, see that it never happens again.” testimony that he abused some minors, he was 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548. Under the settlement, “John Doe CT” will never prosecuted because the victims never More information about the Archdiocese receive $199,000 from the Archdiocese of reported the abuse to law enforcement of Indianapolis’ sexual misconduct policy Indianapolis to allow him to continue to authorities at the time. By the time the and information about how to report an abuse receive the support, care and treatment he allegations of abuse were made known, the incident can be found online at requires. The settlement will be paid from an criminal and civil statute of limitations www.archindy.org/abuse/. † Page 2 The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010

Speaking to reporters aboard POPE his plane, the pope said secular- ization in Portugal was not continued from page 1 something new, but had taken a trip was to visit the sanctuary of more radical turn in recent years. Fatima, where Mary appeared to He said it was essential that the three shepherd children in 1917. Church engage in a dialogue with Reuters Marchante, CNS photo/Rafael At the brief airport ceremony in culture, making its voice and its Lisbon, the pope said he came as social teachings heard. a pilgrim to pay tribute to an President Silva’s welcoming event that did not depend on the speech reflected the growing pope or any Church authority, uneasiness of many Portuguese but came directly from God. over the economic future. At Fatima, the pope said, Portugal’s slumping economy has “Heaven itself was opened over prompted the government to enact Portugal—like a window of hope an austerity plan, triggering that God opens when man closes resentment and a series of strikes. the door to him.” Silva said the country’s people He said Mary had come to were looking to the pope for a remind people that a relationship message of justice and solidarity, with God is essential for human “particularly when the effects of a beings, part of man’s search for global economic crisis make truth, goodness and beauty. Faith themselves felt, at times brutally in Christ, he said, has a logical and unfairly.” impact in other spheres. “The Portuguese will listen to “From a wise vision of life you,” he told the pope. People wave as Pope Benedict XVI arrives in his in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 11. The pope is in Portugal for a and of the world, the just Aboard his plane, the pope said four-day visit that was to include the Marian shrine of Fatima. ordering of society follows,” he the current economic crisis had said. made clear that financial markets The pope said the separation cannot operate on pure of Church and state in Portugal, pragmatism, without a moral and which followed the Republican ethical dimension. He said the revolution a century ago, turned Church needs to pursue a serious out to be a good thing for the dialogue so that its social Reuters CNS photo/Nacho Doce, Church, challenging its members teachings make an impact in the to live their faith more fully. economic realm. pool via Reuters Lopes, CNS photo/Miguel A. “Living amid a plurality of The pope was a guest of value systems and ethical outlets honor at an elaborate official requires a journey to the core of welcoming ceremony at one’s being and to the nucleus of Lisbon’s , so as to reinforce a 16th-century complex from the quality of one’s witness to which many of the Portuguese the point of sanctity,” he said. explorers and missionaries set out For the modern Christian, he on their expeditions. After taking added, this mission path can a tour of the monastery, the pope sometimes lead to the “radical entered the ancient monastic choice of martyrdom.” church to pray in front of the The pope’s visit came as Blessed Sacrament. cultural and political From there, his popemobile developments were challenging was accompanied along Lisbon’s Portugal’s Catholic identity. The main streets by a horseback unit country legalized abortion of the Republican National Guard three years ago, and appeared to the presidential palace, where A woman holds an image of Pope Benedict XVI poised to legalize same-sex the pope held private talks Pope Benedict XVI prays at Hieronymites Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal, as the pope leaves the presidential palace in marriage later in May. with Silva. † on May 11. Lisbon, Portugal, on May 11. Pope says sex abuse crisis is ‘terrifying’ example of Chur ch failings ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PORTUGAL Church comes from inside the Church, from sins that e xist “I would say this economic crisis has a moral (CNS)—Pope Benedict XVI said the priestly sex abuse inside the Church,” he said. dimension that no one can fail to see,” he said. “The scandal is a “terrifying” crisis that comes from inside the “This, too, we have always known, but today we see it in events of the last two or three years have demonstrated Church—not from an outside attack—and requires a really terrifying way, that the biggest persecution of the that the ethical dimension must enter into the w orld of purification and penance to overcome. Church doesn’t come from the enemies outside, b ut is born economic activity.” The pope made some of his strongest remarks to date from sin inside the Church,” he said. Pure economic pragmatism will always lead to on the sex abuse cases during an in-flight press conference “And so the Church has a profound need to relearn problems, he said. on May 11 on his way to Portugal for a four-day visit that penance, to accept purification, to learn on the one hand The Church’s social teaching has a big role to play , was to include the Marian shrine of F atima. forgiveness, but also the necessity of justice. And seeking to create a serious dialogue with the f inancial Asked if the message of Fatima, which foresaw forgiveness does not substitute justice,” he said. world and highlighting the moral responsibilities of times of trials and suffering for the Church, could be “We have to relearn these essentials: conversion, prayer, economic systems, the pope said. applied to the sex abuse crisis, the pope indicated that, penance,” he said. “So here we need to enter into a concrete dialogue. in a general way, it could. The vision of Fatima The pope, who helped explain the third secret of Fatima I tried to do this in my enc yclical, ‘Caritas in Veritate,’ ” foresaw the need for the Church to under go a when it was published in 2000, said the F atima messages he said. “passion,” which continues in various ways until the extend in time to apply to the Church’s continuing journey, The pope said secularism was not a new problem in end of time, and which requires a response of which is accompanied by suffering. Portugal or Europe, but had taken a more radical turn in continual conversion, he said. The pope also spoke about the economic crisis that is recent years. He said here, too, the Church needs to “Among the new things that we can discover today in shaking Portugal and the rest of Europe, saying it illustrates engage in bridge-building and dialogue, making sure its this message is that attacks on the pope and the Church the need for a greater infusion of ethics and morality in the voice is heard and helping to restore an openness to come not only from the outside, b ut the suffering of the market. transcendent reality. †

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Father Richard Mueller was first pastor of Our Lady of the Gr eenwood Parish

By Mary Ann Wyand Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission at that time,” he said. He attended the former Cathedral Grade School before “We owe a lot to him for what he did in helping us preserv e studying for the priesthood at Meinrad’s minor and Father Richard J. Mueller, a retired diocesan priest who some sacred and beautiful music.” major seminaries in St. Meinrad. was the founding pastor of Our Lady of the Greenw ood Msgr. Frederick Easton, archdiocesan vicar judicial, said He also earned a licentiate in sacred theology at Parish in Greenwood and served Father Mueller was a longtime friend who brought consid- The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. on the archdiocesan erable talents and dedication to his priestly ministries. On May 30, 1944, he was ordained to the priesthood Metropolitan staff for “Even before he became a Tribunal judge in 1967, he was by Archbishop Joseph E. Ritter at Saint Meinrad 42 years, died on May 1 at involved in liturgy,” Msgr. Easton said. “He was a major Archabbey Church. Marquette Manor in Indianapolis. figure, after Vatican Council II, in the archdiocese as we Father Mueller celebrated his first Mass on June 4, He was 91. were implementing the council’s decrees on liturgy. 1944, at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. The Mass of Christian Burial “... For the Tribunal, he was always the epitome of a good On June 15, 1944, he was named associate pastor of will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on judge,” Msgr. Easton said. “He had a v ery sober and realistic St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. May 18 at SS. Peter and P aul approach to things. He was very intelligent. He had his Father Mueller was appointed to the Chancery office Cathedral in Indianapolis, with theology background from The Catholic University [of with responsibility for seminarians on May 4, 1945. visitation there from 9 a.m. until America], to which he was very much devoted to the He began his service on the Archdiocesan Church the time of Mass. Burial will Theological College as well as to Saint Meinrad [School of Music Commission on May 21, 1947. Fr. Richard J. Mueller follow at the Mueller family plot at Theology].” On Sept. 26, 1955, he was appointed the founding St. Joseph Cemetery in Indianapolis. Father Mueller “always had a real, good, practical pastor of Our Lady of the Greenw ood Parish. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, is the principal philosophy of life,” he said. “I traveled with him. … He His longtime ministry with the archdiocesan celebrant for the funeral Mass and F ather James Bonke is was a joy to be with, a perfect gentleman in all w ays. … Metropolitan Tribunal began on Feb. 7, 1967, with his the homilist. He had a great love of music. [We] went to the opera appointment as pro-synodal judge. “I think Father Mueller was certainly one of our many times together.” On July 5, 1973, Father Mueller was named pastor of distinguished senior priests,” Msgr. Schaedel said. “… He Father Mueller served as the founding pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. was extremely generous with his time. Well after he was Our Lady of the Greenwood, Queen of the Holy While retaining his Tribunal assignment as pro-synodal retired, he continued to work at the marriage Tribunal, and Parish in Greenwood from 1955 until 1973, and as pastor of judge, he was named vice-officialis, pro tempore until gave so much of his time because he sa w that as an Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis from 1973 until Jan. 1, 1978. important ministry.” 1982. On July 7, 1982, he was named associate pastor of In addition to his parish and Tribunal ministries, The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 1834-2009—Like a St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis. Father Mueller was appointed to the Archdiocesan Church Mustard Seed Growing reports that Our Lady of the The following year, he was appointed auditor of the Music Commission in 1947 and the Archdiocesan Greenwood Parish began with only 40 members as a mission Metropolitan Tribunal on July 6, 1983, with residence at Liturgical Commission in 1958, which he serv ed for a church in northern Johnson County in 1949, and has gro wn Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis, while continuing his number of years. He was named chairman of the liturgical steadily over seven decades to become one of the lar gest assignment as pro-synodal judge. commission in 1973. parishes in the archdiocese with more than 2,200 On Nov. 22, 1983, Father Mueller was reappointed “One of the things that we should recall about households. pro-synodal judge for 10 years with the of him and appreciate about him is his love for music,” Father Mueller’s photograph is displayed in a place of archdiocesan judge. Msgr. Schaedel said. “He was a very cultured man and honor in the entry hall of Our Lady of the Greenw ood He retired from active ministry on July 10, 1985, and had a great love for a wide variety of music. Because of School, which was built in 1955 when the mission church continued to serve the Metropolitan Tribunal for 24 years. that, he also had a deep appreciation and e xpertise in was designated as a parish. Father Mueller was reappointed as judge and auditor of good, solid liturgical music. Richard Joseph Mueller was born on July 9, 1918, in the Tribunal on July 1, 1993, and No v. 3, 1999. He was “I think as the Church has transitioned our repertoire of Indianapolis to Carol G. and Lena (Hook) Mueller , who again reappointed to the Tribunal as judge on July 1, music, so to speak, Father Mueller was a great help on the were members of SS. 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OPINION Making Sense Out of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk Procuring organs ‘over my dead body?’ While it may cost an arm and a le g to organ donation. “If you ask why people do live in the state of New York these days, it not currently sign donor cards, some of Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 may soon cost a liver those reasons have to do with inertia, with Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher or kidney to die there. not having thought about it, but some of Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Residents of the them just have to do with trust and mistrust state have been of the system.” debating a Even among those who are fortunate legislative measure, enough to receive a scarce organ, there Editorial put forward by a state could be an awkward hesitancy introduced lawmaker, that would by such a legal maneuver. automatically enroll all One organ recipient named Alison residents as organ posted this comment about the presumed donors. consent law on an Internet discussion The law would rely on what is termed site: “As an organ recipient, I would not “presumed consent” and allow for the have signed up for the UNOS [United harvesting of a deceased resident’s body Network for Organ Sharing] list if a law parts unless that resident had specifically such as this were in place. I could not opted out of “donating” in this way when live with a transplant not knowing if the CNS photo/Eduardo Munoz, Reuters signing up for a driver’s license. person was indeed dead when the organ This approach to organ procurement was taken or if their religious beliefs raises significant ethical concerns. Would were against organ donation and they just we allow a bank—or even a worthy had not filled out an opt-out card. … charity—the right to automatically raid Frankly, for me personally, the burden of customers’ bank accounts upon their death knowing that someone had to die unless they “opted out” of the program? [accident, suicide, … homicide, some As one commentator described the family’s tragedy] for me to live is hard situation, “It really does smack of enough and the only thing that helps is something quite dark when a system’s knowing they gave willingly …” default mode exploits the fact that dead By forcing the issue of presumed men not only tell no tales, the y refuse consent, rather than patiently seeking to no proposals.” convince potential donors to “opt-in” of A recent editorial in The Buffalo their own free will—which is the way Haitians wait in line to receive food after scattered rain showers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on News carried the analysis further: organ donation occurs in most American March 19. Father Rick Nagel, the director of young adult and college campus ministry for the “A corpse may not have many rights, but jurisdictions—lawmakers and organ archdiocese, is currently in the Port-de-Paix Diocese in Haiti with 13 young adults helping one of them ought to be that the handling procurement agencies may experience minister to thousands of refugees who have fled there as a result of the January earthquake. of it is not based on an in vasive significant setbacks as people respond to a Father Jeffrey Godecker, the chaplain of the Catholic community at Butler University in presumption. Informed consent should perceived assault on their freedom. Indianapolis, is on a mission trip in Honduras with 12 college students. remain the standard. What is needed is to Lawmakers and the medical increase the number of donors through establishment should rather educate leadership and persuasion, not state- potential donors as to the importance of Young adults travel overseas facilitated confiscation.” organ donation and seek to win their trust State-facilitated salvaging of throughout the procurement process. to build up the body of Christ organs in the absence of explicit Building up such trust through the consent undercuts the essential process of informed consent all the w ay hink that our latest generation of they’re at,” Father Nagel recently told a character of organ donations as a gift. As to the procurement of the organs Tyoung adults has allowed society’s Criterion reporter when discussing his Pope Benedict XVI noted in 2008: themselves will go a long way toward materialistic mentality to shape who ministry to young adults. “Informed consent is a precondition of increasing organ availability for future they are? When it comes to two groups Where this group of young adults is freedom so that the transplant can be transplant patients. in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, “at” is affirming to people who take characterized as being a gift and not Novel approaches, such as mounting a think again. seriously the Church’s mission to build interpreted as a coercive or abusive act.” public relations campaign from Hollywood, As you read this, 25 young people are up the body of Christ across borders and In fact, informed consent is so might also increase the number of willing currently overseas working as cultures. It is also clear that, in these fundamental that the Catechism of the donors. The effect of having a noted missionaries in two developing countries young adults’ lives, faith is an important points out: “Organ celebrity on TV urging people to check the and embracing their vocation to build up element. transplants are not morally acceptable if the organ donor box on their driver’s license the body of Christ. “Our whole mission in taking young donor or those who legitimately speak for renewal form could be significant. Their journey of faith—and adults to Haiti is to really help them him have not given their informed consent ” Building up an authentic culture of two archdiocesan priests—has led them grow, and learn to become missionaries (# 2296). life—and encouraging organ donation in to be Christian witnesses and spend a and lead mission trips some day,” So what might be the anticipated effects ethically acceptable ways—needs to be a week spreading the Gospel message of Father Nagel said. of mandated presumed consent? Perhaps real priority for medicine and society as love to the poor in Haiti and Honduras. “Imagine if these 25 young adults the very opposite of what advocates were organ transplantation offers significant and When it comes to connecting young really develop a heart for that even hoping for—it might, paradoxically, cause enduring health benefits to the sick, who people with their faith, Father Rick further than some of them already do,” people to step back from donating. oftentimes have no other hope. Nagel may be on to something. he added. As one commentator, half in jest, Father Jeffrey Godecker may be, too. Our faith and hope in young people declared: “So now, if you’re ‘dead enough,’ (Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned Both priests are currently leading encourage us to consider those they’ll just pull the plug and w alk off with his doctorate in neuroscience from separate groups of young adults on possibilities. your entrails under the guise of presumed Yale University and did post-doctoral work mission trips to serve the poorest of During his pilgrimage to Malta in consent, which makes me think very at Harvard University. He is a priest of the the poor. April, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to strongly against being an organ donor.” Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as Father Nagel, who is the director of 40,000 young people and encouraged Professor James Childress commented the director of education at The National young adult and college campus ministry them to fulfill their duty to show on the importance of trust issues at the Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. for the archdiocese, is in the Port-de-P aix God’s love through service to others, center of a very sensitive decision like See www.ncbcenter.org.) † Diocese in Haiti with 13 young adults especially toward the most vulnerable helping minister to thousands of refugees and marginalized people in society. Be Our Guest/Joanie Nobbe who have fled there as a result of the “Every personal encounter with Jesus January earthquake that decimated is an overwhelming experience of love,’ Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, and its Pope Benedict said. My call back home to the Catholic Chur ch surrounding area. During their mission trips to Haiti I was raised in a Catholic home and Our marriage was troubled from the Father Godecker, who is the and Honduras, the 25 young adults even went to . My start, and after four and a half years of chaplain of the Catholic community at will be Christ to people facing parents made sure that my sisters and I both emotional and physical abuse, I Butler University in Indianapolis, is on a different challenges. Their mission attended church and went through the left him. mission trip in Honduras with 12 colle ge will include seeing Christ in all who sacraments. Then God brought Sam into my life. students. They, too, are reaching out to cross their path. But they seldom went to Mass with us. He was part of what I would classify as an the least of our brothers and sisters. Offer a prayer for these young adults When I became an adult and w as able amazing Catholic family. You would think that young adults, and all our youths at Mass this week end. to make decisions on my own, I quit They accepted me even though I was a many of them wrapping up their Pray that they begin to realize, as our attending Mass. My parents showed me non-practicing Catholic and was divorced. academic year, would be packing their Holy Father told the young people in that adults didn’t go to church. Although They never made me feel bad about my bags, preparing for summer break and Malta, that “God rejects no one. And the they had great intentions, they led by past. I felt like I belonged in their family looking forward to some “down time.” Church rejects no one.” example. from the beginning. We wouldn’t be surprised if they had And pray that these young adults and I went on to marry outside the Church, After months of dating, Sam these and other things on their mind— all our youths begin to realize that, and not only did my husband and I not proposed and that brought up the not a mission trip—but the young coming together as the body of Christ, share the Christian faith, he wasn’t that conversation about religion. I was still adults who are with Father Nagel and we can make a positive difference in sure he even believed in God at all. attending the Baptist church, although Father Godecker are different. the world. After a couple years of marriage, I from time to time I would attend Mass “I think we have to be patient and started attending a Baptist church with with Sam. I was firm about not wanting to work with them, to meet them where —Mike Krokos his mother, where I became reacquainted return to the Catholic Church, and w asn’t with the Word. See BACK HOME, page 16 The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010 Page 5

ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B. SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Memories of a wise mother and her witness of faith can’t resist: According to my records, In her later years, after my and I I remember that so many of her My sister-in-law, Marge, was a faithful this is the 900th column I am writing were off to college and to minor seminary former students came by to pay their attendant to Mom in her rehabilitation. Ifor The Criterion since I became respectively, Mom taught at the elementary respects at the calling to her When she was away, once in awhile archbishop in September 1992. school at Parish in Jasper. funeral. Many were at the funeral Mass I tried to step in and work with Mom. In the last 17-plus years, I ha ve not As a young woman, before her marriage as well. I remember hoping at the time that some missed a column every week that and beginning a family, she taught in I was reminded of the impact that day I would be as quietly persevering The Criterion was published. God one-room public schools in Dubois teachers can have on our youth and against tough physical challenges. forgive my pride! County. In fact, she had taught the pastor young adults. I still run into former grade Memories of her witness have helped It is an old story, but I claim the of Holy Family Parish, who would hire her school students of hers who make a point me with my health issues. That her rosary privilege to repeat it. I began writing a as the first lay teacher in the parish school. of telling me how much they appreciated was always nearby in her waning years weekly column since the first days I One of my favorite photos of her was being in her classroom. did not escape my attention. became a in March of 1987. taken at a diocesan teacher’s conference in As I think back to my grade school I would not have dared to write these Responding to my submission of the Evansville. She happened to be in the education, I respect Mom greatly for the few thoughts if Mom were still alive. She ordination documentation to the center of the photo looking as serene as I manner in which she allowed me to make did not want to be the center of attention. Holy Father, his Secretary of State, always remembered her. I suspect it was my way on my own. One might expect Was she perfect? No, but she was a Cardinal Agostino Casaroli, wrote in a this characteristic that caught the that, being a teacher, she would have simple mom who continues to be present note that Pope John Paul II asked me to photographer’s attention. constantly been looking over my in wonderful ways. emphasize my role as teacher. I figured One of my priest friends regularly shoulder to keep me on track. She did it I hope this encourages other moms. † one way I could do that was to write a called to mind her calm and steady from afar, and I never felt pressured by message in the Catholic weekly manner—and her wisdom. Of course, there her. I would ascribe that to her wisdom. Do you have an intention for newspaper—first in Memphis, then in were times when she would be distressed, Twice in her later years, Mom Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? Indianapolis. particularly if she happened on to gossip. fell and broke a hip. I thought back to You may mail it to him at: As I prayed for my deceased mom on She would have nothing to do with rumors those years when I had my bout with the recent Mother’s Day, I recalled that and judgmental anecdotes often passed Hodgkin’s lymphoma and, more recently, Archbishop Buechlein’s she, too, was partly responsible for my around in common conversation. While not when I needed a shoulder replacement. I Prayer List weekly writings. as successful at this as Mom, I ha ve tried fixed on her manner of accepting Archdiocese of Indianapolis I remembered distinctly that she once to imitate her. physical problems as they came, and 1400 N. Meridian St. expressed her appreciation to me for the I would visit her classroom once a keeping her calmness intact while she P.O. Box 1410 weekly letter that Bishop Henry J. semester during my time at Saint Meinrad. was determined to do the difficult Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 Grimmelsman wrote in the Evansville Usually, she would have me there during rehabilitation. diocesan paper. Of course, she had no religion class and it was a treat to interact idea I would one day be a bishop, b ut her with the fourth graders. Of course, I am influence on me continues in many biased as I look back with fond memories, Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for May ways. You will understand if this week I but I was inevitably impressed by the Seminarians: that they will be faithful to prayer and study , and persevere in their dedicate this 900th column to her with responsiveness of her students and by the sentiments of gratitude. knowledge they gained from her teaching. desire to serve God and the Church as priests.

Recuerdos de una madre sabia y su testimonio de fe o me puedo aguantar: de acuerdo hermano y yo nos marcháramos a la rendirle sus últimos honores antes del cuando hacerme cargo y atender a mamá. con mis registros, esta es la columna universidad y al seminario menor, respecti- funeral. También hubo muchos en la Misa Recuerdo que en ese momento esperaba que Nnúmero 900 que escribo para The vamente, mamá se desempeñaba como del funeral. algún día pudiera yo gozar de su callada Criterion desde que me convertí en maestra de escuela elemental en Holy F amily Eso me sirvió de recordatorio del perseverancia para enfrentar desafíos físicos arzobispo, en septiembre de 1992. en Jasper. impacto que los maestros pueden ejercer en difíciles. Al cabo de más de 17 años, no me he De joven, antes de casarse y empezar una nuestros jóvenes y jóvenes adultos. Todavía Los recuerdos de su testimonio me han saltado ni una sola columna en todas las familia, enseñó en escuelas públicas de una me encuentro con alumnos de primaria de ayudado en mis problemas de salud. No se semanas que The Criterion ha sido sola aula en el condado de Dubois. De hecho, ella quienes hacen hincapié al decirme lo me escapó el detalle de que siempre tenía publicado. ¡Qué Dios perdone mi orgullo! había sido maestra del pastor de la parroquia mucho que valoran haber estado en su clase. cerca su rosario en sus últimos años de vida. Es una vieja historia, pero detento el Holy Family, quien la contrataría como la A medida que recuerdo mi educación en Si mamá todavía estuviera viva no me privilegio de repetirla: comencé a escribir primera maestra laica de la escuela parroquial. la escuela primaria, siento un profundo habría atrevido a escribir estos una columna semanal desde los primeros Una de mis fotos predilectas de ella fue respeto por mamá y por la forma en la que pensamientos. No le gustaba ser el centro de días en que me convertí en obispo, en marzo tomada en una conferencia de maestros me permitió abrirme paso por mí mismo. atención. ¿Acaso era perfecta? No, pero era de 1987. diocesanos en Evansville. Casualmente estaba Habría sido de esperar que, por el hecho de una mamá sencilla que continúa presente de En respuesta a mi sometimiento al Santo en el centro de la fotografía y lucía tan serena ser maestra, hubiera estado supervisándome muchas formas maravillosas. Padre mediante la documentación de la como siempre la he recordado. Me imagino constantemente para mantenerme en el Espero que esto anime a otras madres. † ordenación, su Secretario de Estado, el que esta característica llamó la atención del sendero. Lo hacía conservando la distancia cardenal Agostino Casaroli, escribió en una fotógrafo. y nunca sentí que me presionara. Eso se lo nota que el papa Juan Pablo II me pedía que Uno de mis amigos sacerdotes evocaba con atribuyo a su sabiduría. ¿Tiene una intención que desee hiciera énfasis en mi papel como educador. frecuencia su serenidad, su actitud pausada y En sus últimos años mamá se cayó dos incluir en la lista de oración del Supuse que una forma de lograr este su sabiduría. Por supuesto, había ocasiones en veces y se fracturó la cadera. Rememoré Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar cometido era escribir un mensaje en la las que se sentía estresada, especialmente esos años durante mi lucha con el linfoma su correspondencia a: publicación católica semanal, primero en cuando se topaba con un chisme. No le de Hodgkin y, en época más reciente, Memphis y posteriormente en Indianápolis. interesaban para nada los rumores ni las cuando me sometí a cirugía para reemplazo Lista de oración del Arzobispo Mientras rezaba por mi difunta madre en anécdotas críticas que por lo general se de un hombro. Me concentré en su forma de Buechlein este pasado Día de las Madres, hice sucedían en las conversaciones comunes. Si aceptar los problemas físicos según Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis memoria de que ella también fue bien no tengo tanto tino como mamá, he aparecían y en cómo su serenidad se 1400 N. Meridian St. parcialmente responsable de mis redacciones intentado imitarla. mantenía intacta mientras estaba resuelta a P.O. Box 1410 semanales. Visitaba su clase una vez cada semestre, proseguir con el difícil proceso de rehabili- Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 Recordé claramente que una vez me durante mi permanencia en Saint Meinrad. tación. comentó cuánto valoraba la carta semanal Por lo general me invitaba durante la clase Mi cuñada, Marge, fue una asistente fiel que el obispo Henry J. Grimmelsman religión y resultaba divertido interactuar con de mamá durante su rehabilitación. Cuando Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, escribía en el periódico diocesano de los alumnos de cuarto grado. Obviamente mi ella no estaba, yo procuraba de v ez en Language Training Center, Indianapolis. Evansville. Por supuesto, mamá no podía percepción no es imparcial al evocar esos saber que un día llegaría a ser obispo, pero recuerdos con afecto, pero inevitablemente me su influencia en mí persiste de muchas impresionaba la receptividad de sus alumnos y La intención de vocaciones del Arzobispo Buechlein para mayo formas. Sabrán comprender que esta semana los conocimientos que adquirían de sus Seminaristas: ¡Que ellos sean fieles a la oración y estudien, y continúen en su deseo le dedique mi columna número 900 junto enseñanzas. de servir a Dios y la Iglesia como sacerdotes! con mis sentimientos de gratitud. Recuerdo que muchos de sus antiguos En sus años postreros, luego de que mi alumnos se presentaron en el velorio para Page 6 The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010 Events Calendar

May 14 317-236-1569 or May 15-16 Waugh, homilist, 2 p.m. and worship, laying on of May 22-23 St. Monica Church, 6131 N. 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. Oldenburg Academy of the Information: 812-357-6501. hands, 6 p.m. Information: Kokomo High School, 2501 S. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. , 812-623-8007. Berkley Road, Kokomo, Ind. Master’s Chorale of Central Our Lady of the Greenwood 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. MKVS, Divine Mercy and (Diocese of Lafayette). Holy Indiana, Mozart’s Requiem, Parish, Parish Life Center, Auditions for Steel Magnolias, Glorious Cross Center, May 20 Family Catholic Conference, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 7:30 p.m. Information: 335 S. Meridian St., noon-4 p.m. Information: Rexville, located on 925 South, $135 per family, $115 per Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. 317-271-2788. Greenwood. Third annual 812-933-0737. .8 mile east of 421 South and couple, $70 single, teen not 12 miles south of Versailles. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. “Hearts for Haiti,” children’s registered with family May 14-16 May 16 Mass, noon, on third Sunday Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. $45 includes meals, children’s St. Joseph Parish, 125 E. clothing and equipment sale, Holy Cross Parish, 125 N. holy hour and pitch-in, Information: 317-574-8898 or programs. Information: Broadway St., Shelbyville. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: Oriental St., Indianapolis. groups of 10 pray the www.catholiccemeteries.cc. 765-865-9964. “Spring Festival,” music, 317-888-2861. Parish Health Fair, 11:30 new Marian Way, 1 p.m., games, food, Fri. barbecue a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: Father Elmer Burwinkel, May 21 May 23 chicken dinner, Sat. pork chop Nativity of Our Lord Jesus 317-637-2620. celebrant. Information: Northside Knights of Benedict Inn Retreat and dinner, Sun. turkey dinner, Christ Parish, Weilhammer 812-689-3551. Columbus Hall, 2100 E. Conference Center, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon- Hall, 7225 Southeastern Ave., 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Richmond Catholic May 17 1402 Southern Ave., 11 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. Indianapolis. Knights of Community, 701 N. “A” St., Business Exchange, Mass, Beech Grove. Catholic Crooked Stick Golf Club, Information: 317-398-8227. Columbus Council #13105, Richmond. Charismatic breakfast and program, Charismatic Renewal, “The Chicken Festivus,” prayer group, 7 p.m. 1964 Burning Tree Lane, “The Value of Faith in Tough May 14-29 Carmel, Ind. Archdiocesan Pentecost Mass, 3 p.m. dinner served 4-6:45 p.m., Information: Times,” Victoria Schneider Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Office of Catholic Education, Information: 317-787-3287. [email protected]. Temple, chairman of the board library, 200 Hill Drive, dancing and games 7-10 p.m. “Golf Fore Faith,” and chief executive officer of St. Meinrad. Art exhibit, Information: registration, 10:30 a.m.- St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, The Schneider Corporation, Benedictine Brother Martin www.chickenfestivus.com. 12:30 p.m., $2,500 per Dearborn, New Alsace. Ladies St. Theater, 200 Hill presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., Erspamer, artist. Information: foursome, hole sponsorship Sodality, hot breakfast bar Drive, St. Meinrad. Piano and online reservations only. 800-682-0988 or Cardinal Ritter Jr/Sr. High opportunities. Information: buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, violin concert, 3 p.m. CDT, Reservations and information: www.saintmeinrad.edu. School, 3360 W. 30th St., 317-430-6846 or free-will donation. no charge. Information: Indianapolis. Dinner dance, [email protected]. www.catholicbusiness Information: 812-623-2349. 800-682-0988 or May 15 6 p.m. $100 per person. exchange.org. www.saintmeinrad.edu. May 24 St. Michael the Information: 317-924-4333 or May 19 Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum May 22 Our Lady of the Most Holy www.cardinalritter.org. Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Rosary Church, 520 Stevens Precious Infants, pro-life 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. St., Indianapolis. Catholic Mass, Father Eric Johnson, Saint Meinrad Archabbey to Monte Cassino Shrine, 2 p.m. Information: Cornhole tournament, Medical Association, Mass celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed Church, 200 Hill Drive, one mile east of the Archabbey 317-784-4439. 10 a.m., $25 per two-man and Evening of Recollection, by rosary outside abortion St. Meinrad. Arkansas State on State Road 62, St. Meinrad. team, $45 two-man team plus Father Gregory Bramlage, clinic and Benediction at University Ringers, concert, Monte Cassino pilgrimage, St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. two T-shirts, $30 day of presenter, 6:30 p.m., talk church. Information: 10:30 a.m. CDT, no charge. “Mary Mother of St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. tournament. Information: following Mass, Bosphorus Archdiocesan Office for Information: 800-682-0988 or Conversion,” Healing service, confession, 317-784-5454 or Restaurant, 935 S. East St. Pro-Life Ministry, www.saintmeinrad.edu. Benedictine Brother Luke eucharistic procession, praise [email protected]. Information: 812-932-2096. †

Retreats and Programs Reunion is planned for 1960 graduates of the June 16 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. former Sacred Heart Central High School May 15 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection Members of the 1960 graduating Golden Guard pins. Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. on Prayer,” Father James Farrell, presenter, class of the former Sacred Heart Central The 50th anniversary reunion for the “Native Teachings,” Franciscan Sister $35 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 High School in Indianapolis will be the Class of 1960 is planned for July 23-25. Karla Barker, presenter, $20 per person, or [email protected]. honored guests during the May 29 Events include a Mass at Sacred Heart 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or commencement ceremony at of Jesus Church and dinner at [email protected]. June 19 Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. The Atrium, both in Indianapolis, as May 18 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Members of the class interested in well as a golf outing. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. “Love of Nature.” Information: participating in the ceremony should For more information about the class 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and 812-923-8817. call 317-787-8277. Events include a reunion, call Mauna (Butsch) Brickler at Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection breakfast at 8 a.m. as well as the 317-889-0204 or Dottie (Laker) Schmoll at day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes June 20-26 presentation of “mini-diplomas” and 317-885-1205. † breakfast and lunch. Information: Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 317-545-7681 or [email protected]. 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic May 19 retreat, “Becoming Good News through the VIPs Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Lens of the Gospel Stories,” 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Franciscan Father John Doctor, presenter. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Information: 317-788-7581 or Jim and Jean (Richart) Weaver, members of St. Contemplative Living: Writing Yourself [email protected]. Parish in Seymour, will celebrate their 70th wedding into the Book of Life,” session four of four, anniversary on May 16 at the Co vered Bridge Health Campus Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, June 22-24 Mass, 5:15 p.m., supper, 6 p.m., session in Seymour, where they reside. Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, The couple was married on May 16, 1940, at St. Ambrose 6:30-9 p.m. $65.95 per person includes book St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Workshop Church in Seymour. and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or for Building or Renovating Your Church,” They are the parents of five children: Jeanine Fisher, [email protected]. Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, Judy Prince, Jerry, Jim and Joe Weaver. They have nine presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or May 21-23 grandchildren and eight great-grand children. † Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, [email protected]. St. Meinrad. “St. Paul and the Challenges of the Corinthian Church,” Benedictine June 24 Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, Information: 800-581-6905 or 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away Prayer poster [email protected]. and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person Roncalli High School junior Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, includes breakfast and lunch. Information: Caterina Robinson of Indianapolis created this 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. 317-545-7681 or [email protected]. Submitted photo “Retreat for Women,” Franciscan Sister award-winning poster for the Margarita Armendariz, presenter. June 28 “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest, Information: 812-923-8817. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, which encourages students to 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of express their faith through art, May 28-30 Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” Mass, Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. poetry and prose. Caterina was “Women in Recovery,” retreat. 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass, goodwill awarded the third-place prize in Information: 812-933-6437 or offerings accepted. Information: the Grade 11 division of the [email protected]. 317-545-7681 or [email protected]. contest sponsored by July 5-11 Family Rosary, a program of June 8 Holy Cross Family Ministries. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Image as Roncalli sophomore Talk–Women of Wisdom,” session five of a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Maryann Kirkhoff of Indianapolis five, “Nutrition 101,” Jill Frame, M.S., Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” earned the third-place honors in R.D., nutritionist, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $25 Benedictine Brothers Martin Erspamer and the Grade 10 division of the per person includes dinner. Information: Michael Moran, presenters. contest for an essay about how 317-788-7581 or Information: 800-581-6905 or her mother showed her the [email protected]. [email protected]. importance of prayer. June 14, 15 or 16 Family Rosary was founded in Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, July 6-11 1942 by the late Servant of God 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Holy Cross Father Patrick Eighth annual garden retreat, “How Does Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, Peyton, who coined the proverb, Your Garden Grow?” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 “Monastic Live-In Experience,” vocation “The family that prays together per person per session includes lunch, space discernment, no charge, reservations due stays together.” limited. Information: 317-788-7581 or July 1. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, [email protected]. or [email protected]. † The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010 Page 7 Catholics from across archdiocese attend Miter Society Mass

By Sean Gallagher shortly before he was deployed as a member of the U.S. Army in World The economy has been challenging for all Hoosiers the War II. He served in France, Germany past few years. and Austria. But that didn’t keep a growing number of Catholics Ralph and Lucille eventually Sean Gallagher Photo by in central and southern Indiana from making major adopted three children through contributions to the Christ Our Hope: Compassion in in the late 1950s Community annual archdiocesan stewardship appeal. and early 1960s, a ministry he still Those who contribute $1,500 or more to the appeal supports today. become part of the archdiocese’s Miter Society. “It’s a good cause, certainly,” It is one way that the archdiocese honors those who, Pratt said. “It’s wonderful. I’m in through their significant contributions, help to support favor of it.” Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, priestly formation for On the night of the Miter Society seminarians and the support of retired priests. Mass, Gordon and Janis Becker, At a reception following a Mass for members of the members of St. John the Apostle Miter Society on May 5 at SS. Peter and P aul Cathedral in Parish in Bloomington, celebrated Indianapolis, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, noted their 37th wedding anniversary. that a record 526 households across the archdiocese Both in their late 50s, the Beck ers qualified for the society through their participation in last were glad to worship with Catholics fall’s Christ Our Hope appeal. from across the archdiocese. Janis and Gordon Becker, members of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington, kneel in “The previous record before that was 470,” “It is exciting,” Janis said. “We prayer during the Miter Society Mass on May 5 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Msgr. Schaedel said. “That’s about a 12 percent realize that we are one family in increase despite the economic times that we’re in.” Christ, all brothers and sisters. So we enjo y and feel a part of Chris Hagemeier, however, became a member of the Together, the 526 households contributed $1.38 million being in that family. Miter Society for the first time this year. A member of to Christ Our Hope. “We go to a lot of different churches, especially when SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, Approximately 100 members of the Miter Society were we’re on vacation. We feel just as much a part of them as we Hagemeier, 40, appreciated the society’s Mass and on hand for the Mass and the reception that follo wed. They do our own.” reception. came from 26 parishes and nine of the archdiocese’ s Janis Becker’s comments were echoed by Norm and “I think it’s a great event,” he said. “When we 11 deaneries. Gerrie Kurchan, longtime members of St. Pius X P arish in donated, we certainly weren’t looking at this for being Ralph Pratt, 89, came to the Mass from Chicago, where Indianapolis and the Miter Society. the reason to donate. We just wanted to try to help out he had been visiting relatives. A retired physician who is a “It’s great to meet new people,” said Gerrie. “We have the and do what we could extra on the tithing side of it. member of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison, Pratt once same goal in mind, to support the archdiocese.” This is kind of the icing on the cak e, if you will—being lived near the cathedral while he w as a medical student in “We’re all part of the same body of Christ, ” said Norm. able to come together and see all the dif ferent people Indianapolis more than 50 years ago. “This helps you to realize that as you meet people and talk that are contributing.” Calling himself “the most fortunate man alive,” Pratt was to people from north to south.” received into the of the Church in 1942 at Pratt, the Beckers and the Kurchans have been members (For more information on the Miter Society, log on to the time of his marriage to Lucille, his Catholic f iancé, of the Miter Society for many years. www.archindy.org/ChristOurHope/miter.html.) † Church unity doesn’t mean an artificial harmony, Archbishop Gregory says NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS)— Catholic Church is more perfectly herself similarities, there are huge differences the Acts of the Apostles show how “the Unlike efforts at national unity in the when all of her children display that rich between the unity that we struggle to Holy Spirit inspired those first Christians to United States, Church unity does not diversity that God has fashioned into the very maintain as a nation and the oneness that is see beyond the limits of their own ethnicity depend on “bringing people’s diversity heart of humanity. We are most Catholic the heritage and indeed a mark of the and religious backgrounds and comfort into something of an artificial harmony when we reflect our oneness of f aith and Catholic Church,” Archbishop Gregory said. zones to bring Christ to the entire w orld.” that seeks to minimize the uniqueness worship that is achieved in response to our He cited “the current conflicts and The book “does not and distinctiveness of people,” rich mixture of human variety through the wrangling around the question of conceal the fact that bringing together Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta grace of the Holy Spirit.” immigration” as an unfortunate example of people from diverse backgrounds was said on May 7 at a Speaking in the Basilica of the struggles experienced in the United States and remains a challenge, and sometimes national meeting Sacred Heart on the campus of the on national identity and unity. misunderstandings did and continue to on cultural University of Notre Dame in northern “Too often, the language employed is occur,” he said. “Yet it was always the diversity. Indiana, Archbishop Gregory said that only a poorly veiled disguise for xenophobia presence and grace of the Holy Spirit “The Catholic because both the Church and the and racism,” said the Atlanta leader, who is that led the Church to welcome those Church on the United States are made up of “so man y African-American. new members, accommodating their contrary focuses people of different races and cultures, each But Archbishop Gregory said the stories uniqueness as they were incorporated upon what we all representing various economic conditions, of the early Christian Church contained in into Christ Jesus.” † share in common, diverse sociological categories and ethnic which is our faith groups,” some are tempted to “draw too and our oneness in close a parallel of our national political Christ,” the struggle for unity in this great country with Knights of Columbus Archbishop archbishop said the challenges that have always faced our Wilton D. 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Racing for a higher cause

Wearing a team jersey, a member of the Race for Vocations team rests after completing the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 8 in Indianapolis. Race for Vocations team members walk and run as witnesses

By Sean Gallagher vocations,” said Father Nagel, who noted that some 30,000 prayer pledges have been offered for vocations by Temperatures in the 40s and brisk winds made for the team members and their supporters. “To have priests challenging race conditions for the more than and religious joining together with married people and 35,000 participants in the May 8 OneAmerica 500 Festi val single people who are trying to live sacred lives—what Sean Gallagher Photo by Mini-Marathon and its accompanying Finish Line more could you want on a night before a race?” 500 Festival 5K in Indianapolis. But for 178 of those walkers and runners, the Running for a higher cause cold climate did not cool the warmth in their hearts as Father Joshua Janko, associate pastor of St. Alphonsus they prayed for an increased awareness that God has a Liguori Parish in Zionsville, Ind., in the Laf ayette vocation for everyone while they wound their way through Diocese, was one of the runners that led the rest of the the streets of Indianapolis and the 2.5 miles of the Race for Vocations team in the Mini-Marathon. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He finished the 13.1-mile race course in 1 hour and These members of the third annual Race for Vocations 31 minutes, the third-fastest time among Race for team included married couples, entire Vocations’ team members. families, single men and women, “It was a neat day,” Father Janko religious and priests. They came from said, “but it was really cold and across the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, ‘Yet many people spend windy.” and the Evansville and Lafayette their energy running from Although satisfied with his time Father Joshua Janko, associate pastor of St. dioceses. God. They hear God’s call considering the physical shape he is Parish in Zionsville, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, incenses the They all wore blue T-shirts or in, Father Janko has finished much Book of the Gospels during a Mass for Vocations celebrated on jerseys that listed the kinds of for a commitment to higher in the past. He ran the Mini- May 7 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. vocations to which God calls people— marriage, to the Marathon in 1 hour and 11 minutes— marriage, sacred single life, the priesthood or consecrated and finished 21st overall—in 1997 The two shall be one priesthood and religious life. life. God speaks and the while a member of the track and f ield Sebastian and Angela Moster, members of St. Louis The shirts also included this race is on to get away.’ team at Anderson University in Parish in Batesville, finished the Mini-Marathon about statement and question to the Anderson. eight minutes behind Father Janko. That made Angela, thousands of people who saw them But running for a higher cause is according to The Indianapolis Star, one of the top women while running and walking on the —Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel more important to him now. finishers from Indiana. streets of Indianapolis: “Vocation … “It’s the biggest half-marathon in But, like Father Janko, the finishing time was not a top everyone has one. What’s yours?” the country,” Father Janko said. “It’s priority for Angela. During his homily at a Mass for Vocations good to kind of publicly say in it that [v ocations] are an “It was awesome to be able to run for a higher cause, ” celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church in important thing to think about. That makes it really worth she said. “It was just a good reminder that I’m not doing Indianapolis the night before the Mini-Marathon and 5K, it.” this for me. I’m doing it for the Lord, and trying to raise Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, speculated that the Although he was focused on running his race well awareness for vocations and to do this for our children. It words on the team’s shirts might challenge other people during the Mini-Marathon, Father Janko kept ministering was nice as we were running to remember that we were walking and running alongside them. as a priest. There were a few occasions where he would doing this for a higher calling.” “A race is what it’s all about,” he said on May 7. see a runner who had to stop and w as being attended to The Mosters, both 36, are the parents of four children “Running is the key. A run for vocations is our way to by a race volunteer. ranging in age from 11 to 4. promote vocations. As he ran by them, he w ould give them a blessing Angela has been on the Race for Vocations team all “Yet many people spend their energy running from God. while making a sign of the cross in their direction. three years. This year was the first time, however, that she They hear God’s call for a commitment to marriage, to the “One guy I gave a blessing to came up to me not too ran the race with Sebastian. priesthood or . God speaks and the race is long later and said, ‘Father, thanks for the blessing,’ ” He, too, appreciated being a witness to the v ocation of on to get away.” Father Janko said. marriage by running alongside his wife. Father Rick Nagel, who began the Race for Vocations Father Janko’s own race for vocations doesn’t end with “The shirt says, ‘Everyone has a vocation. What’s team and continues to organize it, spoke during the pasta the Mini-Marathon. Earlier this year, he won a lottery to yours?’ And I thought, ‘I found mine. Here’s Angie right by supper after the Mass about the happ y witnesses to be a participant in the ING New York City Marathon on me,’ ” said Sebastian. “That was an important part of it.” vocations that make up this year’s team. Nov. 7. He is planning to wear his Race for Vocations Angela and Sebastian’s 11-year-old son, Caleb, spoke of “Look at the joy of the people and the celebration of T-shirt during that event. continued on next page The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010 Page 9 his pride for his parents the night before the Mini-Marathon “I hope the people read the backs of our shirts. We had our as he and his family participated in a pasta supper with shirts visible, even as cold as it was. We wore them over our other Race for Vocations team members in a tent next to sweatshirts. I’m sure people are reading that, and hopefully St. John Church. they’re giving it some thought.” “I’m pretty proud of them because the y’re really good. Kim was also happy to walk with her parents and brothers

They’re really fast,” said Caleb, a student at St. Louis School and sisters. Joe Pedersen Submitted photo by in Batesville. “Even though it’s a long and tough race, “It was amazing and really cool,” Kim said. “I was really they’re still praying for me and for my siblings and for happy [to be with my family]. everybody else who still needs to f ind their vocation.” A spiritual sense to a secular event We are family Ron and Mary Kramer set a good e xample for their children While Angela and Sebastian left their four children in the by witnessing for vocations during the 5K. care of grandparents while they ran the Mini-Marathon, the Father Joseph Moriarty hoped to do the same in his training seven people who make up the Kramer family, members of for and running in the Mini-Marathon for the future priests that Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ P arish in Indianapolis, had he helps to form as the associate director of spiritual formation a leisurely walk together in the 5K. at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Ron and Mary Kramer participated with their children, St. Meinrad. Max, 22, Ted, 20, Kate, 17, and identical twins, Kim and “As a Christian, I think that one has a holistic outlook, ” said Karen, 8. Father Moriarty. “To me, holiness is wholeness. And part of that “I’m looking forward to evangelizing with the T-shirts, wholeness is a regular physical regimen. helping people to understand that God has a plan for them, ” “Working in seminary formation, I think that I ha ve to model said Ron before the Mass for Vocations on May 7. “It’s great what the Program for Priestly Formation would ask of students, to be able to have people wonder, and have them think and which is to have a holistic life.” meditate on the things that are beautiful and lo vely, as we Father Moriarty, who is also the sacramental minister of should be, rather than on the junk that we seem to consume. ” Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick and Our Lord After the 5K, Mary spoke about walking the 3.1 miles Jesus Christ the King Parish in Paoli, has run in the Angela and Sebastian Moster, members of St. Louis Parish with her family. Mini-Marathon every year since 1994. in Batesville, pose outside the Race for Vocations team’s tent “It was just really neat for us to ha ve all the kids with us,” “There is a spiritual sense to it, e ven though it’s a secular at Military Park in Indianapolis after they finished the she said. “It was a really joyful experience. I would like to event, of the unity of people coming together for one cause, ” he Mini-Marathon together in 1 hour and 39 minutes. do it again, I think. said. “When you go up by the zoo and there’ s kind of an incline and you see thousands of people snaking their w ay running, I After finishing the get very spiritually charged by that. We’re together in this task. Mini-Marathon in 2 “And that’s why I signed on so much for the v ocation part hours and 14 minutes, Father Joseph Moriarty Submitted photo because it’s so close to my heart. My gosh, I’ ve spent the last 11 years of my life promoting vocations.” rests at the Race for Vocations tent at Father Moriarty finished this year’s race in 2 hours and Joe Pedersen Submitted photo by 14 minutes. Military Park in Indian- “There were people on the sidelines as you went into the apolis. Father Moriarty track, and they were shouting out as you went by, ‘Go Race for is the associate director Vocations!’ ” he said. “It was very nice. It kind of grounded you of spiritual formation at in the unity of those that you were running with. It reminded Saint Meinrad Seminary me to pray for vocations, and so I said a rosary just for and School of Theology vocations as I was running.” in St. Meinrad, and sacramental minister at (To learn more about the Race for Vocations team, Our Lady of the Springs Parish in French Lick Ron and Mary Kramer, members of Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ log on to www.archindy.org/vocations/race.html. A link to and Our Lord Parish in Indianapolis, smile while posing by a race clock shortly after the team’s Facebook page, where many photos from this Jesus Christ the King finishing the Finish Line 500 Festival 5K on May 8 in Indianapolis. The year’s Mini-Marathon and 5K have been posted, can be Parish in Paoli. Kramers walked in the 5K with their five children. found there.) † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010

was her family’s tradition to spend autumn PRINCIPAL Saturday afternoons by the radio cheering for Notre Dame. And her passion for the continued from page 1 Submitted photos Colts flowed naturally from there, which lives is so important. We can’t succeed leads to her story of how she had a without that.” personal impact on the team winning the Super Bowl in 2007. Stories of success and heartbreak To set the scene, the Colts had lost three Those beliefs have guided her of their previous four games before the through the past 60 years, including the team prepared to face the Miami Dolphins last 32 as the principal of St. Jude School. at home in the last game of the re gular During that time, the school has earned season. That’s when Sister James Michael two Blue Ribbon School of Excellence intervened. Knowing she was a passionate awards from the U. S. Department of fan, the Colts’ organization asked her to Education. come on the field to “throw out” the Even more important to Sister James football before that game. Michael are the success stories of her “They won that game and went on to students, including the story of a former win the Super Bowl,” she says with a student that she once taught at the former twinkle in her eyes that leaves little doubt St. Andrew the Apostle School in Indian- that she had a part in the team’s late-season apolis. surge. Several decades had passed since the If being a football fan seemed a destined former student’s grade school days when part of her life, becoming a religious sister During her 60 years in Catholic education, Providence Sister James Michael Kesterson has especially he suddenly appeared at St. Jude School and an educator didn’t. After she graduated enjoyed her moments in the classroom with children. The principal of St. Jude School in wanting to surprise Sister James Michael. from high school in 1946, she w orked two Indianapolis poses for a picture with students, from left, Caden Gore, Alexis Cardenas, Emma Halter, As the man waited in the main office, the jobs—at an insurance company and at the Olivia Murphy and Christian Ampil. school secretary Southern Circle phoned Sister James Drive-In, where she Michael in her office at ‘She must have a direct served tenderloins and the opposite end of the line to heaven. hamburgers as a building. The secretary car-hop. She also dated told her that Indian- Whenever I ask her to several young men. apolis Mayor Greg pray, it goes well. … “They were nice guys, Ballard was there to When you sit down but something was see her. The secretary missing in my life,” she had to tell her twice and share something recalls. “I went to church before she believed it. with her, she can put it and asked God to show “He visited all in a new light for you.’ me which way to go in the classrooms,” my life. On my Sister James Michael birthday—Nov. 21, Providence Sister James Michael Kesterson recalls. “It’s always —Judy Livingston, 1948—I got up and told poses on the campus of the University of good to see the a friend of my mother, ‘I want to Notre Dame during an eighth-grade class students you’ve taught become a Sister of trip that students from St. Jude School in succeed in life—and Sister James Michael Providence.’ She said, Indianapolis made during the 2005-06 they all succeed in Kesterson ‘You have to ask your Providence Sister James Michael Kesterson reflects school year. The principal of St. Jude some manner. One of dad.’ He said, ‘If that’s prayerfully as she touches the crucifix during a School, Sister James Michael is a lifelong the joys of life is when what you want, go Good Friday liturgy at St. Jude Church in Indianapolis. fan of Notre Dame’s football team. they come back and tell you about for it.’ ” their success.” At a send-off party for her, several The second memorable surprise for her relatives told her they weren’t going to say came this year, thanks to the eighth-grade goodbye because they figured she would Retiring principal to be honored students at St. Jude. They planned to return in a week. participate in the St. Patrick’s Day parade “And the fellow I dated, he never went at Celebration Mass on May 22 in Indianapolis. The day before the parade, out with anyone for a long time because he they invited Sister James Michael to a thought I was coming home,” she says. As Providence Sister James Michael meeting. They told her that they wanted “But I had prayed, and I knew it was God’s Kesterson retires as the principal of St. Jude her to lead them in the parade by riding in choice for me.” School in Indianapolis after 32 years, Submitted photo a convertible. The next day, she wore the St. Jude Parish will mark her years of green and a smile that wouldn’t stop. Following the spirit dedicated service with a Celebration Mass Yet there are also memories from those More than 60 years later, she has never at 5 p.m. on May 22 followed by a program 60 years that pain and haunt her. She stopped relying on God’s guidance. In the in her honor at the church. remembers a first-grade student who window behind her desk hangs an image of As a tribute to her service, the St. Jude drowned while fishing with a parent. She the Holy Spirit. Parish Council has decided to begin the also shares this memory: “There was a girl “The Holy Spirit enlightens us and second phase of its master plan—the I thought I could help, but I couldn’t. She directs us in the path we’ve taken,” says construction of a new wing to the school. committed suicide.” Sister James Michael, who also served as The proposed name of the school As she recalls those moments, her f ace principal of Our Lady of the Greenw ood addition is “Guérin Wing” to honor reflects a sadness that hasn’t faded. School in Greenwood from 1968 to 1978. Sister James Michael and all the Sisters of Another memory shows how she “Every day, I need the Holy Spirit to guide Providence for their dedication to children, looked out for all her children, no matter me.” following the example of St. Theodora their background. On a shelf in her office—which is Guérin, the foundress of the Sisters of She recalls being a teacher at a Catholic notably marked with Notre Dame items, Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. school in Illinois, in the affluent including a framed football jersey—there is The new wing will have a “Sister James community of Evanston. After school, a small statue of St. Theodora Guérin, the Michael Wall of Support.” Everyone who many of her students chose to stay with foundress of the Sisters of Providence of provides financial support to the new wing Providence Sister James Michael Kesterson her because their parents weren’t home. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Next to the will be recognized on the wall display. has spent 60 years in Catholic education, Some told her that the only person the y statue is a small, framed saying from For information about contributing to serving the last 32 years as the principal of had to go home to was the maid. St. Theodora: “Do your best. God will do the “wall of support,” contact St. Jude School in Indianapolis. This photo “They would come over on Saturdays, the rest.” Joan McKinley at the St. Jude Parish office was taken on her 80th birthday as she stood too, because they knew I would be Those words mark Sister James at 317-786-4371. † by her portrait taken in 1948. listening to the Notre Dame games,” she Michael’s approach to life and her le gacy says. “We’d listen to the game together, to Catholic education, say her friends and and then I’d take them over to the gym to colleagues. parents.” substitute teacher in the Indianapolis play. They came from good homes. They “Her commitment and dedication to the Her friend, Judy Livingston, has often South Deanery schools when the 2010-11 just needed extra attention.” Sisters of Providence and Catholic called on Sister James Michael to pray for school year begins. education is matched by no other,” says her in times of need. “I don’t think I’m ever going to leave Against the odds Annette “Mickey” Lentz, a longtime friend “She must have a direct line to heaven,” it,” she says. “My favorite moments have As a child herself—she was baptized who is also the chancellor and the Livingston says. “Whenever I ask her to always been when I get to go into the Mildred—Sister James Michael grew up executive director of Catholic education pray, it goes well. People come to her that classroom with the kids. I try to gi ve them in St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis as the and faith formation for the archdiocese. might be troubled or overwhelmed. She’s the example of the life I lead. I lik e to daughter of Florence, a baker, and James, “I would view her as a modern day very insightful. When you sit down and have fun with them and tease them once in a movie projectionist who worked at St. Theodora. Nothing is beyond her reach. share something with her, she can put it in a while. I like the stories they tell you and theaters. She has wisdom, integrity, and a real a new light for you.” the things they share with you—a picture After school, she walked to the theater passion for education and youth.” Now, Sister James Michael has to shine of their dog, a good paper, or a cupcake or where her father ran the movie, sat in the Joe Kelly has seen that passion a new light on her future. She lo ves to cook a cookie on their birthday. I just like being projection booth with him and did her first-hand as the dean of students and the and travel. And as someone who enjoys with kids.” homework between watching parts of junior high religion teacher at St. Jude bingo and other games of chance, she Then she adds a comment that def ines the film. School. already knows the odds are high that she her approach as an educator, as a religious Few people from her childhood would “She’s very energetic, and she guides will miss being back in school as a sister, as a person of faith. have predicted how most of the story lines with prayer,” he says. “She’s not quick to principal this summer. So she plans to take “I just take each day as it comes,” she of her life would have unfolded. judge a situation. She reflects and prays a 15-day trip to Alaska for a change of says. “Whatever God deals out to me, Of course, everyone figured she would before major decisions are made. It’s a scenery in July. that’s what I take. You can always find become a football fan, considering that great example for students, teachers and Then again, she also plans to be a something good.” † A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2010 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Pope exhorts priests to use Inter net to proclaim the Gospel By Fr. Robert Kinast

The clergy sex-abuse scandal that became public in Ireland this year and then in Europe also touched upon Pope Benedict XVI. Haring CNS photo/Paul According to some reports, during his tenure as archbishop of Munich and later as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, there were cases of alleged abuse in which priests in question were reassigned and the matter was kept private. Although this was a common practice at the time—which has since begun to change—there is no evidence that the pope was aware of these incidents, much less involved in any cover-up or denial of the offenses. Nonetheless, the mere suggestion of any connection between the pope and the handling of specific instances of clergy sex abuse feeds some appetites for sensationalism and scandal. This is unfortunate for many reasons, foremost of which is respect for the truth and a commitment to let judgments be guided by facts. Equally important is a person’s right to a good reputation and protection against Clergy are seated around the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican as Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the annual chrism Mass on April 1, character damage by misrepresentation, Holy Thursday. The pope dedicated the Mass to priests. innuendo or outright falsehood. These principles are especially relevant priests not just to be knowledgeable about www..net. There is also a Facebook a letter to Irish Catholics expressing his with regard to Pope Benedict, not only available technologies, such as e-mail and the application that allows users to send excerpts shame and remorse for the sexual abuse of because he is the pope, but also because he Internet, but to use these resources to of the pope’s messages to their friends. children and young people by some priests has been such a strong advocate for the proclaim the Gospel and lead their If Pope John Paul II was known as the and religious in their country. ministry and importance of priests. He communities. most widely traveled pope, Pope Benedict is In proclaiming the Year for Priests, the demonstrated this most recently by He noted the potential becoming known as the pope recalled the influence of the f irst parish dedicating the chrism Mass on of Web sites, blogs and most visible and priest with whom he served. He Holy Thursday to priests, urging them to be video streaming, calling … the pope challenged electronically present personalized his general tribute to the messengers of peace in opposition to these new media gifts to priests not just to be pope. generosity and zeal of priests everywhere, violence and to trust in the greater po wer of humanity. The pre-eminent urging them to welcome the new springtime love. At the same time, he knowledgeable about expression of the pope’s that the Holy Spirit is bringing about in the The occasion for this exhortation was reminded priests that they available technologies, regard for priests, of Church and to develop both affective and particularly appropriate. At the chrism Mass, should be less notable for such as e-mail and the course, was his effective bonds of priestly fraternity. the oils that priests use in the sacraments their media savvy and Internet, but to use these declaration of a Year for The pope has returned frequently to the throughout the year are blessed. In addition, more for their priestly Priests beginning on topic of priestly ministry in his weekly Holy Thursday commemorates the institution heart, their closeness to resources to proclaim June 19, 2009, and addresses. In his address on June 24, 2009, in of the over which priests preside in Christ. the Gospel and lead coinciding with the follow-up to his inauguration of the Year for the liturgy. In this regard, the beginning of He took this their communities. 150th anniversary of the Priests, Pope Benedict emphasized the the Easter Triduum is seen as the origin of exhortation a step further death of St. John Vianney, importance of each priest’s quest for spiritual the priesthood itself. by recognizing that these the patron saint of parish perfection and his own desire to help priests The Vatican drew explicit attention to the same media provide access to the followers of priests. In his letter proclaiming this event, the rediscover and revive an awareness of the gift pope’s dedication by clarifying that it w as a other , nonbelievers and people of pope praised the courageous fidelity of those which the ordained ministry represents. sign of the union between the pope as chief every culture. As a result, priests should priests who remain committed to their Pope Benedict XVI has indeed signaled pastor of the Church and priests throughout exhibit sensitivity and respect when vocation—sometimes in the face of his special concern for and connection with the world. On the Monday after Easter, the communicating with a potentially worldwide persecution and suffering. priests everywhere, making him, in effect, a pope reiterated his Holy Thursday appeal, audience. He also acknowledged the infidelity of pope for priests. calling on priests to be messengers of lo ve. On this whole issue, the pope has tak en the some priests that requires a frank and Earlier this year on World lead. Last year, the Vatican opened a YouTube complete acknowledgment. The pope put that (Father Robert Kinast is a pastoral Communications Day, the pope challenged channel and a portal dedicated to the pope at principle into practice in March when he sent theologian in Prairie Village, Kan.) † Discussion Point Papal writings challenge, lead to prayer This Week’s Question pastor. ... Still today, it has an impact on my priesthood, hopefully making me a better shepherd of Is there a papal writing that you found to be the flock and willing to sacrifice for the people.” particularly compelling? Why? (Father Brian Connor, Lincoln, Neb.)

“Pope John XXIII’s ‘Peace on Earth’ (‘Pacem in “Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist Terris’). His call for that kind of peace w as pertinent (‘Ecclesia de Eucharistia’) was very good. It was in his day, and today and for all the 2,000 years of really beneficial for me for reading and for praying. It Church history. His whole style of openness made it became ‘lectio divina’ for me. Because of the subject matter—the Eucharist—which is the source and something people would respond to.” summit of Christian life, it was a way to pray, not just (Father Thomas Clegg, Jeffersonville, Ind.) through Scripture, but through the , and deepened my appreciation of the Eucharist.” “I liked the one on evangelization by Pope Paul VI (Father Kenneth A. Riley, Kansas City, Mo.) (‘Evangelii Nuntiandi’). He wrote that everyone has to be an evangelizer, and the best way to do it is by Lend Us Your Voice witnessing. People will listen to witnesses better than teachers, and will only listen to teachers if the y’re An upcoming edition asks: What is an average meal good witnesses.” (Redemptorist Father John for the children in your life? How do you think this via Reuters McGowan, Long Branch, N.J.) can be improved upon?

“I think ‘Pastores Dabo Vobis’ (‘I Will Give You To respond for possible publication, send an e-mail to L’Osservatore Romano L’Osservatore Shepherds’) by Pope John Paul II was very insightful [email protected] or write to Faith Alive! at as well as helpful and enriching to me as a priest and a 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. † CNS photo/ Page 12 The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something What the psalms say about God’s judgment Christina Capecchi (Fourteenth in a series of columns) judgment against their enemies and forever? Will your rage keep burning like Finding a expected God to be on their side: “Defend fire? Pour out your wrath on nations that Last week, I noted that, when the psalms me because you are just, Lord; my God, do reject you, on kingdoms that do not call on job and keeping were written, the Israelites didn’t believe in not let them gloat over me” (Ps 35:24). your name” (Ps 79:5-6). life after death. Since They viewed themselves more as The Israelites believed, at least for a the writers of the plaintiffs in civil courts and they, period, that the pagan gods were the faith psalms didn’t expect a themselves, of course, were innocent: subordinate divine beings to whom Israel’s It is a curious thing to receive bad news heavenly reward, they “Grant me justice, Lord, for I am blameless, God delegated oversight of foreign from a chipper person. There’s a point at thought about God’s free of any guilt” (Ps 7:9). countries. Psalm 82 says that God is arising which the facts crack the judgment differently Granted, this is not always true. in the divine counsel to judge those cheery façade, and no than we do. Psalm 143, for example, prays, “Do not subordinate gods for judging unjustly: degree of optimism or Christians tend to enter into judgment with your servant; “I declare: ‘Gods though you be, offspring exclamation points can fear, or at least dread, before you no living being can be just” of the Most High all of you, yet lik e any keep it from crumbling. God’s judgment. (Ps 143:2). And the Miserere (Psalm 51), mortal you shall die; like any prince you The other day, a Perhaps it’s that “Catholic guilt” we prays, “I have done such evil in your sight shall fall’” (Ps 82:6-7). twenty-something couple sometimes hear about. that you are just in your sentence” (Ps 51:6), Jesus used these verses (see Jn 10:34) to e-mailed an update on When we pray in the that certainly like a defendant in a criminal case. show that those to whom the w ord of God their job search. we believe that Christ “will come again in But these are exceptions. Generally, the is addressed can appropriately be called “We’re now applying glory to judge the living and the dead,” I psalms assume that God’s judgments will “gods,” and, therefore, he could not be to jobs nationally,” the think it is the rare Catholic who looks always benefit the individual or the nation. accused of blasphemy when he said, “I am wife wrote. “So wherever you are, we’re open forward to it. Many of the psalms call on God to judge the Son of God” (Jn 10:36). to relocating for full-time positions!” We think of ourselves much as defendants the nations that are Israel’s enemies and The psalmists firmly believed that they The jovial upside—“We might just move in a criminal court. Or we think of Christ’ s wonder what is taking God so long: “God, had nothing to fear from God’s judgment to your town!”—didn’t mask the unwritten parable of the sheep and the goats in the do not be silent; God, be not still and because “God is a just judge” (Ps 7:12), he downside—“that’s how badly we need 25th chapter of Matthew’s Gospel and hope unmoved; see how your enemies rage; your “judges the peoples with fairness” (Ps 9:9), work … any work, anywhere.” that we can be among the sheep. foes proudly raise their heads” (Ps 83:2-3), and he will “give the proud what they What a job market, that a highly educated, The Israelites, though, prayed for God’s and, “How long, Lord? Will you be angry deserve” (Ps 94:2). † hard-working twosome must cast their net from sea to shining sea, that all the other Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes factors influencing where they would like to live are now being trumped by the promise of a paycheck. Imagine them Googling towns One way or another, we’ll get these kids launched they have never heard of, looking for a flick er Mothers, whom we have just honored on Thus, at a niece’s wedding, we hosted a When I was young, “graduation” of familiarity, a hint of connection, something Mothers Day, are responsible for 50 percent dinner at her home for grandparents, friends usually meant graduation from high school to grab onto. of their child’s being so and assorted relatives of the bride so that her since most people did not go on to colle ge. As 2010 has marched on, the number of we can thank them for parents could attend the rehearsal dinner. But nowadays, we have graduations of Americans who have been unemployed for at what goes on every Actually, we may have had more fun than every imaginable kind and some even least half a year has steadily climbed, no w year at this time. Thank the wedding party, but that’s another story. unimaginable. reaching 6.5 million. They have faced fierce dads for 50 percent too, However, when one of our sons married, We witness tots wearing tiny mortar- competition, job seekers outnumbering job of course. I speak of we discovered to our chagrin that the other boards and gowns as they “graduate” from openings five to one. Technically, that means weddings, graduations, family’s customs were different. They kindergarten. They are delighted at the you have better odds of getting into confirmations and gala included as rehearsal dinner guests the attention, but not sure why they are Northwestern University, where the average celebrations of every families of the wedding party, out-of-town receiving it. Come to think of it, that may freshman’s ACT score exceeds 30 of a total kind enjoyed by their relatives, etc. Oops! We revamped our plans apply to some of the older graduates of 36. progeny. in a hurry. as well. Then again, it’s no longer clear that a Maybe “thank” them is the wrong w ord. Then there is the wedding shower Anyway, we honor high school prestigious education will pay off. A good “Wonder at” might be more like it since dilemma. Who gets to host this event, which graduates with gifts and good wishes for a friend of mine who earned her master’s these efforts can be real dramas. It tak es true family, whose friends? Since in-laws are happy future. We do the same for college degree at Northwestern has moved back in grit to be the parent of a bride, groom or largely an unknown quantity at this point, graduates, perhaps with a bit more gra vity. with her parents and has been w orking graduate, especially when there are several compromise is essential, not to mention But the point is, we have raised our kids to temporary jobs for more than a year which— kids in the family, all celebrating about the patience and giving others the benefit of the be independent, capable, faithful people she confided over discounted mojitos—means same time. doubt. Luckily, the shower guests are who will serve themselves, their families she has been slowly going insane. This is a Timing can be a problem. We have a usually clueless about the politics that and society well. And now we are sending woman who has been networking and granddaughter whose wedding occurred on preceded the party. them out into the world. volunteering up the wazoo, praying to St. the same day that her sister, one of the Confirmations are a different rite of When our kids are confirmed, we Joseph with every submitted résumé. bridesmaids, graduated from college. No passage than weddings or graduations, but believe they are on the right moral path, I know what it is like to feel butterflies one anticipated such a snag, but they dealt they can also be trouble. Parents may worry and when they marry we know the human when you click send. As a freelance writer, I with it. It is called compromise, a skill about the sincerity of the child’s race will continue as it should. It is a big cast a steady stream of pitches and bids into which probably should be shared with the commitment or the level of the child’s relief. the cyber abyss, which feels vast and U.S. Congress. But I digress. maturity. They may debate what gift or what But, I’m happy to tell you, it’s only the soundless. Local or family customs can also stir up kind of party is suitable for a religious beginning! It may be the special lot of the recessionary trouble. In my circles, wedding rehearsal occasion. But then they remember that this twenty something to keep putting herself out dinner guest lists were limited to members is about the child’s personal relationship (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the there, to have much to prove and to begin of the wedding party and parents of the with God and not up to us. God will tak e Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular each day at what feels like square one. So we happy couple. Period. care of it. columnist for The Criterion.) † blog and tweet and reach out, sending out mass e-mails that are white flags, pleas Coming of Age/Karen Osborne wrapped in pleasantries. You don’t have to dig deep to pick up on the ur gency behind the courtesy—when “thank you for your Navigating religion and politics in today’s world consideration” means “pretty please with There is an old saying about religion and with the flow. Instead, I ducked out of the you for your beliefs or make you feel sugar on top” and “at your convenience” politics—namely, that if you are in mix ed conversation, staying quiet until the topic smaller for speaking up, perhaps they are slides into “at your earliest convenience,” a company or at a party, changed. not really your friends. pinched kind of polite panic. you should avoid I knew that laughing just to fit in was While everyone is entitled to their own When your life’s achievements, polished talking about either wrong. Now, looking back at the incident, I opinions—especially about religion, and bulleted, don’t so much as a “got it, topic. know that staying silent wasn’t the best politics and other emotionally charged thanks,” it’s easy to feel very, very small. In so-called “polite decision either. I should have stood up for topics that affect our daily lives—consider The Holy Father has a message for that company,” the the things that are important to me. taking a look at how you express that particular instance. Pope Benedict XVI urged two subjects are It would make for one boring world if opinion. young adults gathered in Rome last month to considered to be we all had the same values and viewpoints. Do you express yourself in a respectful draw strength from this truth: “My life has conversational Some good things would happen—wars way? You can certainly proclaim your been willed by God since eternity. I am loved, minefields— would all but disappear and insults would beliefs from the rooftops without hurting I am necessary. God has a plan for me in the emotionally charged, go the way of the extinct dodo bird. But we others in the process or making them feel totality of history: He has a plan specif ically controversial, and full of potential for would also lose our world’s awesome small. for me.” disagreement and anger. diversity. We can learn so much from Avoid hurtful jokes, stereotypes and It is a dramatic paradigm shift for the job While this isn’t a hard and fast rule, people who don’t necessarily agree with us offensive stories. Do this and you will seeker, rightfully concerned about cell phone there is definitely some wisdom in it. on everything. always be at the center of the con versation. and car insurance bills that can’t quite be Around Easter, I went to a party where But in the process of sifting through and Don’t shy away from talking about shelved to eternity. But it is a mantra to k eep some of my friends were chatting about the working with these different opinions, we religion and politics completely. Some of you plugging away: “I am loved, I am sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic all run the risk of going too f ar, of hurting our world’s biggest heroes were people necessary.” And it is pretty amazing that Church. someone else with our words or actions who decided to eloquently speak up and God’s plan for you, though it doesn’ t match Now, as a religion writer and committed when we think we are being funn y or smart. step up in the service of the good things your timeline, stands to be noticed in “the Catholic, I don’t think there is anything People do take things personally, especially they believed even if they knew their totality of history.” funny about the subject. But my friends when that something is important to them. friends might be quick to ridicule them. So take a deep breath and the long vie w. were having a grand old time retelling some I should have told my friends that I Those are the kind of people I w ant to The master’s plan is unfolding right now. seriously hurtful jokes they had heard on a didn’t want them to make those jokes. Since hang out with. What about you? shock-jock talk show. they were my friends, they might have (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from It would have been pretty easy to laugh thought twice about what they were saying. (Karen Osborne writes for Catholic News Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She can be along with them. It’s always easier to go If they don’t consider your feelings, tease Service.) † reached at www.ReadChristina.com.) † The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010 Page 13

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord/ Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, May 17 Saturday, May 22 The Sunday Readings Acts 19:1-8 Rita of Cascia, religious Psalm 68:2-3b, 4-5acd, 6-7b Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Sunday, May 16, 2010 John 16:29-33 Psalm 11:4-5, 7 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11 John 21:20-25 • Ephesians 1:17-23 Tuesday, May 18 Vigil Mass of Pentecost • Luke 24:46-53 source of the second reading, is a John I, pope and martyr Genesis 11:1-9 beautiful prayer asking God to give the Acts 20:17-27 or Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b followers of Jesus wisdom and Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21 or Ezra 37:1-14 The date for celebrating the feast of the perception. John 17:1-11a or Joel 3:1-5 Ascension of the Lord is optional in this God’s wisdom and strength, the country. The decision reading states, will be distributed among Psalm 104:1-2, 24, 27-30, 35 is made by bishops of the members of the Church. It counsels Wednesday, May 19 Romans 8:22-27 each Church province believers to put everything under the feet Acts 20:28-38 John 7:37-39 for that area. of Jesus, the head of the Church. Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36b These reflections St. Matthew’s Gospel, the last John 17:11b-19 Sunday, May 23 are for the readings reading, also offers an Ascension Pentecost Sunday when the feast is Narrative. celebrated on what Jesus leads the Apostles to a place Thursday, May 20 Acts 2:1-11 otherwise would be near Bethany. The Mount of Olives, Bernardine of Siena, priest Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 the Seventh Sunday of traditionally said to have been the site of Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Easter. the Ascension, is near Bethany. Psalm 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11 or Romans 8:8-17 The Acts of the Apostles supplies the Jesus tells the Apostles that the John 17:20-26 John 20:19-23 first reading, a story of the Ascension of Scriptures have been fulfilled. This, too, the Lord from Earth into heaven. This is proof of the divine identity of Jesus. or John 14:15-16, 23b-26 passage begins Acts. It also is proof of God’s Friday, May 21 As with the Gospel of Luke, Acts communication with people through the Christopher Magallanes, priest seems to have been composed for centuries and of God’s mercy. and martyr one person whose name was Theophilus. Matthew further establishes the and his companions, martyrs It is not known if this was a proper name Apostles as the chief witnesses and Acts 25:13b-21 or a title. In Greek, “Theophilus” means primary students of the Lord. “friend of God.” The Apostles watch the Ascension of Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20b Acts opens with a powerful message. Jesus then return to the city determined John 21:15-19 Resplendent is the into and committed to pray in the temple heaven—the lifting of Jesus from earthly constantly, and to proclaim the praises of space and time to return to hea ven. God. Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen This act of ascending, not of being assumed, reveals, as the Resurrection, that Reflection Sacred vessels used for Body and Blood Jesus came from God, is with God, is The readings powerfully testify that eternal and possesses the power of God. Jesus is God. He rose again to life after of Christ must be made of pr ecious metals Other points are important. The being crucified and dying then ascended reading gives the credentials of the into heaven. Someone told us that the pope has and neighbor. Apostles. Jesus chose them, a divine act. He was not “assumed” into heaven or Qdecreed that from now on all sacred This means asking—in these The Holy Spirit came upon them. taken to heaven. He went to heaven, vessels at Mass are to circumstances, with this person and with Jesus taught the Apostles as no breaking the bonds of Earth, with the be made from precious this background—what is the best way one else was taught. Jesus guided and power of God. However, Jesus did not metals. that I can show authentic love for God, and directed them. They obeyed him. They forsake the people of the Earth then or in Is that true? There also for my relative or friend and for witnessed the Ascension. They were all the subsequent years. seems to be a variety of everyone involved? specially trained because they had a The readings are strongly ecclesial, practices today. One obligation is to make clear your unique mission, yet they were humans stressing the identity of the Apostles, (New Jersey) own convictions about what is being done. and confused. who learned from Jesus. The Holy Spirit Perhaps your granddaughter already knows But Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to guide them. Sacred vessels are what that is. Obviously, this must be done would give them insight and wisdom. Important for us today, and for the Athose used at Mass honestly, without hostility, rash judgment or Indeed, the Holy Spirit came to them as continuing unfolding of salvation, the to contain the a spirit of vindictiveness. the Church celebrated on Pentecost. Apostles formed the Church, of which consecrated hosts and wine. By Church la w, This done, the next obligation is not to To underscore the divinity of Jesus and true believers are a part. Through the they are to be made of precious metal. worsen the hurt that people in these the Apostles’ mission, angels appear after Church, in Christ, God lives and touches Ordinarily, the inside is lined with gold. situations are possibly already dealing with the Ascension telling the Apostles to go us still. National conferences of bishops, however, in what should be a happy time. forward with their mission to preach the The Easter story and the story of may adapt the regulations for their part of My own experiences, both as a pastor Gospel, and to bring into the w orld the salvation are approaching their climax. the Church. and as a friend, convince me that much mercy, love and presence of God in Jesus. Jesus lives still in the Church. He has not In the United States, sacred vessels may more lasting good is accomplished when The Epistle to the Ephesians, the gone away from us. † also be made from other solid materials we preserve the ties of love and family as that, according to common estimation in much as possible. each region, are precious. We may disagree with how people act, My Journey to God Ebony, for example, or other hard but they still need to know that we will be materials are suitable provided that they do there for them and that we lo ve them. not easily break or deteriorate. One thing is certain. There is no black- This applies to all vessels, including and-white, one-size-fits-all solution for The Longing chalices, ciboria for the hosts, monstrances these dilemmas. in which the Blessed Sacrament is e xposed, To insist, as apparently some people do, Beyond the gulf of time and space, and pyxes, small containers used to take the that there is only one possible w ay to stand Behind the veil of birth and tomb, Eucharist to the sick. for the “right way” in such difficult We seek the splendor of his face Chalices and other vessels intended to occasions in a relationship reveals either a Inborn before we left the womb. hold the Precious Blood should be lined form of pride or an unhealthy need for with nonabsorbent material. Bases may be moral decisions which are absolutely clear Within the marrow of all bone made of other solid and “worthy” material. with no tinges of gray or risk. A longing gnaws and seeks release, These regulations are included in the In other words, there is no basis for A restless, unrequited moan General Instruction of the Roman Missal claiming that your attendance at her Unheard, but never meant to cease. (#328-#330), which was published in 2003 wedding is automatically wrong. by the U.S. Conference of Catholic One would need to prove that attending When days have spent their given space Bishops. such a wedding is either sinful cooperation And ever-after needs no chime in wrongdoing or gives genuine scandal. We’ll gaze upon his holy face My granddaughter does not have an Neither of these conditions is necessarily Without the measurement of time. Qannulment for her previous marriage in fulfilled. Whatever personal wrong might the Catholic Church, but will be married be connected to her marriage outside the

By Dorothy M. Colgan Virgil Cantini CNS photo/Bob Roller of artwork by soon at her fiance’s Protestant church. Church is not abetted by your attendance at A Catholic friend tells me that it w ould her wedding. (St. Meinrad parishioner Dorothy M. Colgan of St. Meinrad died on be sinful to attend their wedding, b ut I don’t From what you tell me, I imagine some April 15 in Jasper, Ind. She was 93, and had been a longtime poetry think the situation is that black and white. family, perhaps yourself included, have by contributor to The Criterion’s “My Journey to God” column. This poem In your opinion, should I refuse to go? now expressed concerns so no scandal was published on her memorial card and in her poetry book titled (Missouri) could fairly be taken by anyone. The Number Touched Untold. Her poem is reprinted here with Your presence will not facilitate the permission as a tribute to the unofficial “poet laureate of the These decisions—how to balance your marriage. The wedding will happen archdiocese.” An image of the Stations of the Cross at the Pope John Aconvictions with your desire to whether you are there or not. Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., shows the sixth station, preserve loving family relationships—are Your “cooperation,” if any, seems not “Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus.” The station images were created by always difficult. necessarily sufficient or proximate enough Pittsburgh artist Virgil Cantini.) First, one must always return to the to outweigh the good you wish to achie ve primary Christian rule of love for God by being there. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, May 14, 2010

April 10. Husband of Mary Jane MAPPES, Thomas E., 82, of Jackie Wagler, Vickie Ursits. Grandfather of four. Geyman. Father of Debbie St. Roch, Indianapolis, April 22. Trommater and Greg Snider. Great-grandfather of one. Friedersdorff, Sherri Furnish and Father of Kathleen Rozens, Brother of Marilyn Noll. WAGNER, Leona C., 92, Janet Geyman. Brother of Alois Elaine Shaw, Jennifer Thacker, Grandfather of four. St. John the Baptist, Osgood, Geyman. Grandfather of five. Daniel, Steven and Thomas Rest in peace TEX, Anna, 71, St. Mark the April 11. Mother of Carol Mappes. Brother of Catherine HALLY, Clarence E., 84, Bickers, Dolores Hussong and Evangelist, Indianapolis, April 9. Franklin, Gene, Jim, Joe and Please submit in writing to our DREYER, Elizabeth, 88, St. Maurice, St. Maurice, Caroline Underwood. Grand - Wife of Richard Tex. Mother of Roger Wagner. office by 10 a.m. Thursday St. Mark the Evangelist, Indian- April 29. Husband of Elizabeth father of 10. Great-grandfather Kevin Tex. Sister of Joan Casey, WISE, Terry Ann, 64, before the week of publication; apolis, May 3. Mother of Cindy Hally. Father of Pamela Jackson, of eight. Mary Galvin, Noreen McAllen St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, be sure to state date of death. Beeler, Marie Koenig, Holy Cross Samuel and Timothy Hally. and Michael Sheehan. Obituaries of archdiocesan Father Christopher Dreyer and Grandfather of six. Great-grand - PARK, Andrew J., 98, May 3. Wife of Arthur Wise. priests serving our archdiocese Kenneth Dreyer Jr. Grand mother father of three. Holy Family, New Albany, URSITS, Walter W., 96, Mother of Shelley O’Hara, Ben are listed elsewhere in of four. May 4. Husband of Elizabeth St. Mark the Evangelist, Indian- and Mike Wise. Sister of Pam HAZA, Naomi Rose, 85, (Volpert) Park. Father of Mary Jo The Criterion. Order priests apolis, April 7. Father of Sherry McDermott and Michael Vos. DUERSTOCK, Caroline F., 82, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Arterburn and Richard Park. and religious sisters and Brett, Barbara Taylor and Mary Grandmother of eight. † St. Louis, Batesville, April 30. April 26. Mother of Karen Grandfather of four. Great-grand - brothers are included here, Wife of Kenneth Duerstock. Colliver, Kathleen Whipker, father of three. unless they are natives of the Mother of Carol Ciesielski, Kelly, Kim, Colin, Craig, Keith Dorothy Colgan of St. Meinrad RECEVEUR, Leona T. archdiocese or have other Theresa Dickman, Rose Hountz, and Kevin Haza. Grandmother of (Lewis), 109, Our Lady of was mother of priest and poet connect ions to it; those are Alice Schwegman and Cully 23. Great-grandmother of 11. separate obituaries on this Duerstock. Sister of Mildred Perpetual Help, New Albany, St. Meinrad parishioner God” column, earning her the HOLZKNECHT, Wanda L., page. Brackman. Grandmother of 10. May 3. Mother of Suzanne Dorothy Marie (Gstettenbauer) unofficial title of “poet laureate of Colgan of St. Meinrad, the Great-grandmother of three. 82, Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Harmon, Mary Lou Pate, the archdiocese.” ATKINS, Larry F., 73, April 15. Mother of Janet Salyers Dr. Paul and Dr. Robert mother of Benedictine Father She was a member of the St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, DUH, Thomas Joseph, 65, and James Holzknecht. Sister of Receveur. Grandmother of eight. Tobias Colgan of Saint Meinrad of St. Benedict, and was Floyds Knobs, May 3. Husband St. Michael the Archangel, Indian- Carole Mudgett and Robert Great-grandmother of 16. Great- Archabbey and a longtime poetry an extraordinary minister of of Helen (Korte) Atkins. Father apolis, April 29. Husband of Larue. Grandmother of eight. great-grandmother of three. contributor for The Criterion, holy Communion for the Brenda Duh. Father of Kyle Brock died on April 15 at the of Sandra Ballard and Angela Great-grandmother of 11. SMART, Thomas F., 60, homebound in St. Meinrad. and Tom Duh. Son of Rose Duh. Brookside Village Senior Living Papp. Brother of David and Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Surviving are Brother of Kathryn Gootee, Jerry, KAZMIERZAK, Henry, 82, Community in Jasper, Ind. She Raymond Atkins. Grandfather of Christ, Indianapolis, April 29. seven children, Kathryn Boyd Larry, Louis, Mike and Robert St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, was 93. three. Husband of Linda (Wolfschlag) of Charlotte, N.C.; Dorothy Knoll Duh. May 5. Husband of Beatrice The Mass of Christian Burial Smart. Father of Jennifer of Kansas City, Mo.; DOWELL, J. Elnora (Jenkins) Kazmierzak. Father of Cynthia was celebrated on April 15 at FISHER, Richard P., 80, Lenglade and Megan Pendlum. Mary McNamara of Tampa, Fla.; Bube, 80, St. Joseph, Corydon, Barnes, Penny Grimes, Susan St. Meinrad Church in St. John the Evangelist, Indian- Son of Bonnie Smart. Brother of Ann Zucker of Greeley, Colo.; April 21. Mother of Theresa Nix, Debora Zimmermann, St. Meinrad. Burial followed at apolis, April 29. Father of Michael Alice Allred. Grandfather of Bauer, Carolyn Forbes, Jean Allen, Larry, Lt. Col. Michael, the parish cemetery. Philip Colgan of Sandwich, Ill.; and Ronnie Fisher. Brother of three. Scealf, Jim and Richard Bube Jr. Robert and Roy Kazmierzak. She was born on Sept. 5, Quentin Colgan of Columbus, Patty Shelby and Barbara Toomey. Sister of LaVerne Davis and Bill Brother of Helen Gelbudas. SNIDER, Gary J., 73, 1916, in Rock Island, Ill., and Ohio; and Benedictine Father Jenkins. Grandmother of seven. GEYMAN, Leo R., 81, Grandfather of 22. Great-grand - St. Agnes, Nashville, April 20. married Thaddeus Colgan on Tobias Colgan; three siblings, Great-grandmother of one. St. Magdalen, New Marion, father of five. Husband of Jane Snider. Father May 25, 1937. He died in 2001. 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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Regulation of the financial reform,” she said during a conference on Pope John Paul II’s 1991 social encyclical, industry is hampered by the political pressure the May 5. “Centesimus Annus” (“The Hundredth Year”), warned financial institutions put on governments and Glendon spoke at the end of the academy’s four-day people that “the creative energies of the market have to politicians, said a Harvard law plenary session, which focused on the theme “Crisis in be tamed and disciplined within a moral and juridical professor and former a Global Economy: Re-planning the Journey.” framework,” she said during the news conference. U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. The academy invited economists, lawyers, Unfortunately, she said, no one has come up with a “The regulatory process is theologians and social scientists to look at the causes of way to “construct a juridical framework that permits the captured by the political the current economic crisis, its impact on indi viduals enormous wealth-creating possibilities of the market to interests of the people who are and nations, the relationship between ethics and operate and yet corrects for the enormous destructi ve supposed to be regulated,” said economics, and ideas for promoting economic capability of the market. Mary Ann Glendon, president recovery and preventing a similar financial meltdown in “The world of regulation is really very complex, and of of the future. we economists and lawyers have to admit that we don’t Social Sciences. In a written summary of the proceedings, Glendon understand very well what works and what doesn’t “There are all kinds of said some speakers noted how much of the world work,” she said. pressure on the shaping of economy has shifted from being based on the real Finance regulation “is a real art and science that no regulations so there’s the production of goods “to an economy dominated by one has mastered,” not even the world’s brightest Mary Ann Glendon problem of the political will to speculative activities driven by greed.” economists, she added. †

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Catholic News Around Indiana spelling bees when she was in kindergarten. She always won. Through the years, her vocabulary blossomed, and as her memory developed so did her ability to spell almost any • Diocese of Gary word given to her. Tim Hunt Photo by • Diocese of Evansville “We just kind of discovered that she was really good,” • Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Michelle Solomito said. “At 8, she was in a spelling • Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend bee with 13- and 14-year-olds, spelling words they couldn’t spell.” Compiled by Brandon A. Evans (For this story and more news from the Diocese of DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE-IN-INDIANA Lafayette, log on to the Web site of The Catholic Moment at Fishers parishioner heads www.thecatholicmoment.org.) † DIOCESE OF GARY Katie Stage, with her husband, Ryan, shares the story of her fight to national spelling ‘b-e-e’ with cancer. FISHERS—Don’t ever think you can out-spell Portrait of a fighter: 12-year-old Gina Solomito. second job to make ends meet. You can’t. Young bride battles rare “It’s unfair how much you have to pay and what you A member of St. John Vianney Parish in Fishers, the have to go through just to receive the treatment you need homeschooled seventh-grader from Indianapolis won the form of cancer to live,” Katie said. 2008 Marion County Regional Spelling Bee then competed HIGHLAND—Katie Dergo and her new husband, Ryan But Katie is a fighter. “I’m not done living. I want in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Stage, were supposed to spend their hone ymoon in the to spend more time with my husband and my f amily,” In March, she won the regional crown again, and another Smoky Mountains—sightseeing, eating southern barbecue she said. expenses-paid trip to Washington. After some sightseeing and celebrating the new life they started together. with her parents, she will compete against more than 270 of Instead, Katie spent the first weeks of her marriage (For this story and more news from the Diocese of Gary, the country’s top spellers in the 2010 Scripps National undergoing chemotherapy, surgeries and fighting for log on to the Web site of the Northwest Indiana Catholic Spelling Bee on June 2-4. her life. at www.nwicatholic.com.) † “You have to have some talent to do it, b ut talent only After experiencing severe abdominal pain three gets you so far,” said Gina, the daughter of Al and weeks before her wedding, Katie was diagnosed with DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND Michelle Solomito. “You have to work at it.” Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, a rare form of ovarian cancer, Gina, who has one sister and three brothers, w as reading that had possibly reached a terminal stage. Bishop Rhoades talks about shortly after her fourth birthday. Her mother taught her She contemplated calling off the wedding. phonics for several years, but when it comes to spelling “I didn’t want to be married for a few weeks or months vocation discernment at Gina clearly has something “extra.” not knowing if I would die,” she said. “She has a strong sense that a lar ge part of this is a gift Eventually, after discussing it with doctors and relati ves, Moreau Seminary from God,” said Michelle Solomito, a former nurse. the couple decided to go on with their wedding at St. Mary NOTRE DAME—“Discernment of the call to the The Scripps National Spelling Bee, launched in 1925, is Church in Griffith. priesthood is more than an intellectual e xercise. Yes, the the nation’s largest and longest-running educational It was a very emotional day. mind is involved, but so must be the heart. In f act, it is there promotion. “By the time we got to the f ather-daughter dance, there that one truly discovers the Lord’s call.” Contestants practice spelling more than 25,000 w ords wasn’t a dry eye in the house,” Katie said. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades shared those thoughts on that have been used at Scripps National Spelling Bees o ver Wanting to remember everything on her special day, priestly vocations recently at Moreau Seminary at the the last 50 years. A few of the mind-bending selections Katie did not take her medication and spent the entire day University of Notre Dame. from past lists include: meticulosity, eudaemonic, ratoon, concealing her pain. “We cannot truly speak of the Catholic priesthood elucubrate, odontalgia, logorrhea and succedaneum. “The pain was pretty bad, and I wasn’t able to enjoy without reference to the priesthood of Christ,” he said, Her mother said that Gina began competing in myself as much as I wanted to,” she said. “I’m 28. This is quoting St. Thomas Aquinas. “Only Christ is the true priest, the time you’re supposed to be enjoying yourself, hanging the others being his ministers.” Gina out with friends, not getting cancer and w ondering if Bishop Rhoades said both the common priesthood Solomito you’re going to die. Death was definitely on my mind.” and the ministerial priesthood are a participation in the Photo provided won the The following weeks were spent with trips to one priesthood of Christ. The whole Christian community is Marion Loyola University Hospital in Illinois for treatment. The a priestly one, he said, but in order to effectively teach and County couple’s honeymoon was filled with surgeries and lead, priests must first make their relationship with Jesus the Regional chemotherapy. Two tumors—one the size of a grapefruit, center of their lives. Spelling Bee the other the size of a f ist—were removed and painful “Through the ministerial priesthood,” explained in March. PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) lines that Bishop Rhoades, referring to the Catechism of the Catholic caused bruising were inserted. Church, “the Lord Jesus unceasingly builds up and leads his Soon it became difficult for the newlyweds to spend Church. For this reason, it is transmitted by its o wn time with each other. Medical bills began piling up to a sacrament, the sacrament of .” staggering $65,000 after insurance, and Katie w as terminated from her dental assistant job the day (For this story and more news from the Diocese immediately following her time off because of the of Fort Wayne-South Bend, log on to the Family Medical Leave Act. Web site of Today’s Catholic at With Katie unable to work, Ryan was forced to take a www.todayscatholicnews.org.) †

CATECHISM CORNER

Catechism shows importance requires that the faithful contract marriage according to the ecclesiastical of being married in the Church form. Several reasons converge to explain this The Catholic Church teaches that for a marriage to requirement. (See canon #1063): be valid and a sacrament, it must tak e place according • “Sacramental marriage is a liturgical act. It is to the form that the Church sets forth in its litur gical therefore appropriate that it should be celebrated in the books and canon law. (See “Be Our Guest,” page 4.) public liturgy of the Church; The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains why • “Marriage introduces one into an ecclesial order , this is so. and creates rights and duties in the Church between the “#1630 The priest (or ) who assists at the spouses and toward their children; celebration of a marriage receives the consent of the • “Since marriage is a state of life in the Church, spouses in the name of the Church and gi ves the certainty about it is necessary (hence the obligation to blessing of the Church. The presence of the Church’s have witnesses); minister (and also of the witnesses) visibly e xpresses • “The public character of the consent protects the ‘I the fact that marriage is an ecclesial reality. do’ once given and helps the spouses remain f aithful to “#1631 This is the reason why the Church normally it.”†

After attending Mass for a month or so, I called BACK HOME Father Gregory Bramlage and talked to him about continued from page 4 renewing my faith. He stated that I would just need to go to confession then I could resume receiving the sacraments. I prepared to budge. hadn’t been to confession in years and couldn’ t remember Sam asked me to go to church with him for a while, and how, but the priest was great and patient. then he said he would go to the Baptist church with me I believe that God sent me a precious gift in my awhile and we would revisit this conversation. I started husband. Sam and I have been married almost seven years, attending Mass weekly with Sam, and be gan thinking and we have been through a lot together. about the marriage that I wanted with him. Our faith in God and the Catholic Church has gotten us I looked at my future mother and f ather-in-law, and saw through. We hope that, with our living example, our their strong, God-centered marriage. I realized that I daughter, Grace, will grow up with a love of God and her needed to be able to share the f aith with my husband. Catholic faith. Being raised in the Catholic Church, I felt comfortable there. It was like coming home. I got so much more out of (Joanie Nobbe is a member of St. John the Evangelist Mass than I did as a child. Parish in Enochsburg.) †