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Archbishop Urges Catholics to Respect Dignity of All Human Life Inside Archbishop Buechlein . 4, 5 Editorial. 4 From the Archives . 7 Criterion Question Corner . 13 TheCriterion Sunday & Daily Readings. 13 Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 www.archindy.org October 6, 2000 Vol. XXXX, No. 1 50¢ Pope canonizes Archbishop urges Catholics to Chinese martyrs, prompting criticism respect dignity of all human life from China By Mary Ann Wyand VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a reli- gious ceremony that prompted a new out- Expressing concern about “selective burst of criticism from China, Pope John commitment to the cause of life in our Paul II canonized 120 Chinese and mis- throwaway society,” Archbishop Daniel sionary martyrs and called them universal M. Buechlein emphasized that Catholics models of “courage and integrity.” must promote the sanctity and dignity of The martyrs—87 native Chinese and all human life in his homily for the 33 foreign missionaries killed between archdiocesan Respect Life Sunday Mass 1648 and 1930—loved China and the on Oct. 1 at SS. Peter and Paul Church, the pope said at a Mass Oct. 1. Cathedral in Indianapolis. Defending the new saints’ reputation “All human life—from the unborn to for holiness, he said the Holy Year was those who pass on to God’s kingdom in the right time to highlight their “heroic natural death—is sacred and inviolable,” witness.” The Mass, celebrated in Archbishop Buechlein said. “There is no St. Peter’s Square before some 30,000 exception to this principle.” people, featured Chinese singing, read- The archbishop also honored ings and incense-bearing processions. It St. Anthony parishioner Margaret also marked the canonization of several “Peggy” Geis of Indianapolis for distin- other saints. guished service to the cause of life by Chinese authorities, who had branded presenting her with the Archbishop the martyrs as anti-Chinese criminals in Edward T. O’Meara Respect Life Award the days leading to the Mass, expressed at the conclusion of the liturgy. fresh indignation at the canonizations and In his homily, Archbishop Buechlein said the move would seriously damage criticized the federal Food and Drug future dialogue with the Vatican. Administration’s approval of the aborti- A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement facient drug RU-486 last week. said some of the martyrs were “evil-doing “I have been a member of the bish- sinners” who raped, looted and commit- ops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann ted unforgivable crimes against the for most of the last 13 years,” he said. Stephen and Caroline Berlage participate in the 10th annual Central Indiana Life Chain on Respect Life Chinese people. “We have worked for more than five Sunday.They were across the street from SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral with their parents, Our Lady of In his sermon, the pope touched gently years to try to prevent the legalization of Lourdes parishioners Vic and Bernice Berlage of Indianapolis, and other Lourdes parishioners. upon the political issues, saying the mar- the abortifacient pill RU-486. tyrs had lived during complex and diffi- “It is a sad irony that the Food and “It is a disillusioning irony that the as an advance for women.” cult periods of Chinese history. Most Drug Administration gave public climate of the Clinton administration Use of the abortion pill by women were killed during the anti-foreigner approval to the pill just days before our makes possible this further slide toward “will almost certainly contribute to the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. observance of Respect Life Sunday,” the a culture of death while insistently numbing of consciences,” Archbishop He said the canonization Mass, how- archbishop said. “It is a worrisome irony claiming health care and the welfare of Buechlein said. “A numb conscience ever, was not the moment to “form judg- that a government administration whose children as top priorities,” he said. “It is does not create peace of soul. ments on these historical periods; this responsibility is to oversee health and a shortsighted irony that pro-abortion “I agree with the sentiment of the late could and should be done in other cir- safety approves a drug whose intent is to people hail the release of this drug, Mother Teresa when she said that a cumstances.” terminate human life. which makes abortion more convenient, See LIFE, page 2 “Today ... the Church intends only to recognize that these martyrs are an exam- Dr. Richard U. ple of courage and integrity for all of us Hausknecht, and do honor to the noble Chinese peo- RU-486 approval seen as latest medical director of Danco Labor- ple,” he said. capitulation to abortion backers atories, speaks At an audience with pilgrims Oct. 2, at a press con- the pope stressed that the canonizations WASHINGTON (CNS)—Approval who dismiss serious concerns about the ference in New were not an attempt to legitimize the of the French abortion drug RU-486 for drug and its effects.” York following colonial policies of past eras. He said crit- use in the United States will “further Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua of the FDA approval ics who see only errors and limits in the numb our consciences to the violence of Philadelphia said he was “dismayed” at of the abortion missionaries’ actions were not being abortion and the taking of innocent the FDA’s decision, which represents drug mifepris- objective; but if mistakes were made in human life,” the head of the U.S. bish- “another assault ... on unborn babies and tone, or RU-486, the missionary effort, he added, “we ask ops’ pro-life office said Sept. 28. possibly the mothers.” Sept. 28. Danco forgiveness.” has the exclusive See CHINA, page 9 Gail Quinn, executive director of the Bishop Joseph A. Fiorenza of license to manu- bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Galveston-Houston, Texas, president of facture, market Activities, said the approval given ear- the National Conference of Catholic and distribute lier that day by the Food and Drug Bishops, said the approval signals the the drug in the Administration was “the last in a series federal government’s introduction of United States. of capitulations to abortion advocates See RU-486, page 8 CNS photo from Reuters Called to Serve strengthens parishes and greater archdiocese A review of the 1999 By Greg Otolski helped strengthen Catholic schools by providing teacher and administration United Catholic Appeal If you contributed to the Called to development. Your money was also used Serve Parish Stewardship and United to reach out to Catholics who have been allocations and goals Catholic Appeal campaign last year, your away from the Church, as well as those for 2000 campaign gifts have been paying for dozens of who have no church affiliation. shared ministries, from educating semi- These are just a few of the ways Called narians to serving the more than 125,000 to Serve benefits local parishes and the people who were helped in the past year greater archdiocesan community. by 30 Catholic Charities social service Everyone can help sustain these mis- programs. sions and ministries and strengthen their CALLEDTO Your money was also used this past parish and the archdiocese’s ability to SERVE year to help parishes and Catholic schools care for those in need by taking part in Parish Stewardship and in the archdiocese that are facing severe the 2000 Called to Serve campaign. United Catholic Appeal economic challenges. Your contribution See UCA, page 10 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, October 6, 2000 Kenny Sweeney and John Ryan and the LIFE late Father James Barton—“three Irishmen”—as well as to Bob Geis, her continued from page 1 husband of 43 years, and her children and society willing to rid itself of innocent grandchildren. human life in the womb is a society capable Geis said she accepted the archdioce- of ever-increasing violence,” the archbishop san award on behalf of countless people said. “We see it before our eyes.” of faith who “defend life from the Noting that “congressional hearings are moment of conception until natural under way concerning the possible legalized death” through their work and volunteer experimentation on human embryos, for service. stem cell research, in the name of medical “Let us join in prayer and Catholic progress,” Archbishop Buechlein said that action following the leadership of our Christians “must oppose any assault on Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, in his human life, no matter what the intended encyclical The Gospel of Life,” Geis purpose of that assault might be. If human urged the gathering. embryos are subject to experimentation and The pope tells us, “ ‘Be not afraid,’ ” are considered disposable, where does it she said. “Volunteer, be educated, educate stop? The purpose does not justify the family and friends, be informed and means.” inform others. And as my bumper sticker After accepting the archdiocesan pro- says, ‘Vote pro-life.’ ” life award, Peggy Geis told nearly 300 After the liturgy, Geis said she felt privi- people attending the Respect Life Sunday leged to receive a Church pro-life award Mass that, “It is significant for me to named in honor of the late Archbishop receive this award in the Jubilee Year 2000 O’Meara, “another Irishman!” and on the feast day of St. Thérèse of Catholics from central and southern Lisieux, patroness of missionaries. We Indiana joined Christians of other faith pro-lifers are in essence missionaries of traditions for the 10th annual Central the unborn and their mothers and fathers.” Indiana Life Chain in Indianapolis and Geis thanked her Irish “grandparents, other ecumenical Life Chains throughout Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann parents, aunts and uncles for their example the state on Respect Life Sunday.
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