Inside Archbishop Buechlein ...... 5 Editorial ...... 4 Question Corner ...... 19 Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 19 The Retirement Supplement ...... 11 Serving the CChurchCriterion in Centralr andi Southert n Indianae Since 1960rion www.archindy.org July 2, 2004 Vol. XXXXIII, No. 38 75¢ Panelists find much to discuss in -politics contr oversy WASHINGTON (CNS)—Denying The other panelist, George Weigel, decision affirming slavery. The panel discussion took place just Communion to Catholic politicians director of the Catholic studies program at The discussion was sponsored by the hours before the U.S. Conference of because of their views on abortion is a the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. Catholic Bishops released the interim bad idea both pastorally and politically, Washington, said all Catholics—whether Luis E. Lugo, director of the forum, said report of the Task Force on Catholic but it would not violate the constitutional involved in public office or not—have a the Communion controversy was central Bishops and Catholic Politicians, made up separation of Church and state, a priest- “positive moral obligation to work against to “the Church’s own understanding of its of presentations by three task force mem- editor said on June 23. laws that permit free access to abortion or public witness.” bers to the bishops during their Jesuit Father Thomas J. Reese, editor- the euthanizing of the elderly.” But with Catholics making up a quarter June 14-19 meeting in the Denver suburb in-chief of America magazine, made that He called Roe vs. Wade and Casey vs. of the American voting population and the of Englewood, Colo. assessment during a panel discussion in Planned Parenthood—the 1973 and 1992 so-called “Catholic swing vote” coming Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington on “The Body Politic and the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on abor- into play in the last few elections, it is Washington told the bishops that the task : Candidates, Communion tion—“the Dred Scott cases of our time,” “not merely an internal debate” in the force, which he chairs, believes “the and the .” a reference to the 1857 Supreme Court Church, Lugo said. See COMMUNION, page 2 Bob Leonard retires Top Vatican foreign affairs after 31 years of guiding adult faith hails transfer of power in Iraq formation in New VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Albany Vatican’s top foreign affairs official hailed the transfer of power to an Iraqi By Sean Gallagher

provisional government, saying Iraq CNS photo from Reuters “can only be governed and understood At the end of June, a significant change by its own people.” happened at the Aquinas Center, the cate- Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo, an chetical resource center for the New assistant secretary of state, said the suc- Albany Deanery. cess of the Iraqi government will depend Bob Leonard, a man who had been inte- largely on its ability to ensure political gral to its service to freedom, restore basic services and the faithful of the crack down on “cowardly acts” of ter- deanery at the rorism. Aquinas Center The stakes in Iraq are high, he said, since 1973, retired. because the outcome “could determine Leonard’s min- the development of democracy in the istry as director of whole region.” the center went far Archbishop Lajolo made the com- beyond maintaining ments in an interview with Catholic the print and audio- News Service on June 28. The same day, visual materials for the United States handed over sover- Bob Leonard the of the eignty to an interim Iraqi government deanery. headed by Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, As his friends and colleagues have formally ending a 14-month occupation pointed out, Leonard served as a powerful two days ahead of schedule. living example of being committed to life- “The formal transfer of power is of Iraq’s senior judge Midhat Mahmoud and Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi accept legal documents on long learning. In fact, his work at the great importance,” Archbishop Lajolo June 28 from U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer in Baghdad. The U.S. Coalition Provisional Authority Aquinas Center in Clarksville was a natural said. transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than planned. Archbishop outgrowth of his own desire to learn more “The Iraqis are a people who are Giovanni Lajolo, assistant secretary of state at the Vatican, said the success of the Iraqi government and more about the Catholic faith. proud of their autonomy; they have will depend on its ability to ensure political freedom, restore basic services and crack down on Leonard recalled attending a meeting for technical expertise, professionals and “cowardly acts” of terrorism. those interested in adult religious education managers of high caliber. What’s more, in 1967 at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. a country so rich in history and complex part of the interim government will allow transition, Archbishop Lajolo said. The High School in Clarksville. in its composition only can be governed that large part of the international commu- interim government starts with some Leonard, a long-time member of Sacred and understood by its own people,” he nity, which did not approve the coalition’s handicaps, including the lack of grass- Heart in Jeffersonville, was invited said. military involvement in Iraq, to respond roots support, he said. by a fellow parishioner to join a group of The archbishop said the handover positively to requests for assistance which “The government will need to ensure people who were interested in learning should help convince many countries— will be made by the Iraqi government,” he that the political parties in the country about the faith to discuss their ideas and including those that opposed the war— said. are given the possibility—with adequate See LEONARD, page 10 to provide aid for Iraqi reconstruction. But a “simple ceremony” will not be freedom—of participating in the “A full recovery of sovereignty on the enough to ensure the success of the See IRAQ, page 8

Parish life coordinators will minister to thr ee parishes By Mary Ann Wyand Former teacher and principal Robert the Terre Haute Deanery, who is the W. Decker, a member of St. John Parish minister, and Father William Three new parish life coordinators in Osgood, has been hired as parish life Stumpf, vicar for clergy and parish life will minister to Catholics at one parish coordinator of St. Andrew the Apostle coordinators for the archdiocese, who is in Terre Haute and two parishes in Parish in the Indianapolis North Deanery, the priest moderator. Indianapolis. succeeding Providence Sister Marilyn Thirty years ago, Sister Mary Beth Providence Sister Mary Beth Klingel, a Herber, who began a new part-time min- taught fourth- through eighth-grade stu- pastoral associate at St. Margaret Mary istry in July. dents at the former St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute, has been appointed Their appointments were announced by School. Two years later, she joined the parish life coordinator of that southern Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein in June parish staff as a pastoral associate and has Vigo County faith community. and are effective on July 7. been responsible for religious education Attorney John Steven Cole of Sister Mary Beth is celebrating her classes, Communion visits and other min- Elmhurst, Ill., who was ordained a 40th anniversary as a Sister of Providence istries. for the of Joliet, Ill., has been this year and has served in various min- Sister Mary Beth said she is looking named parish life coordinator of Good istries at St. Margaret Mary Parish for forward to serving in this multifaceted Shepherd Parish in the Indianapolis South three decades. ministry, which she said provides a stabi- Deanery, succeeding Thomas Meier, who As parish life coordinator, she will lizing factor because it enables a parish retired on June 30. work with Father Joseph Kern, of See PARISH, page 7 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004

presidential candidates, speak out on political matters, he added. COMMUNION Father Reese said it is Church law, not continued from page 1 civil law, that forbids Catholic bishops CNS photo illustration battles for human life and dignity and for and priests from endorsing candidates or the weak and vulnerable should be fought running for political office. not at the Communion rail, but in the Weigel said he found it remarkable public square.” that, 31 years after Roe vs. Wade was In the panel discussion, Father Reese decided, “so many matters remain said that although a “handful of bishops” unclear.” have announced that they would deny “Many arguments have been made Communion to Catholic politicians who [during the current debate] that should support keeping abortion legal “most have been removed from the board long bishops do not support this position.” ago,” he added. In addition to being pastorally unwise, For example, Weigel said, those who such a policy would present “practical argue that they are personally opposed to problems, since churches do not have sin abortion as a moral matter but support it in detectors,” he added. the political arena are “moral schizophren- Politically, the denial of Communion ics” who “should be held in suspicion.” “looks like an attack on the Democrats” He also disputed the claims of those and “helps to brand abortion as a Catholic who try to equate Church positions on issue rather than what it is, a human abortion and euthanasia with its stands on rights issue,” Father Reese said. other issues, including capital punish- In the controversy over denying Communion to politicians who support abortion on demand, a But he dismissed arguments that such ment, the war in Iraq and welfare reform. U.S. bishops’ task force released an interim report saying every Catholic do an examination of an action by Church leaders against Abortion and euthanasia “have a special conscience before receiving Communion and should approach the sacrament only if free of serious Catholic politicians would violate the sep- position in the Catholic understanding of sin and properly disposed. aration of Church and state. the relationship of moral law to civil law,” “Bishops and priests do not lose their Weigel said. “Not all issues are equal.” Assessing the political impact of moves going to play in the pews?” constitutional right of free speech when In the question-and-answer period, to sanction Catholic politicians who sup- “These are not the primary questions they are ordained,” he said. “No one Father Reese said abortion takes priority port keeping abortion legal, Weigel said the bishops need to answer,” he said. objects when [the Rev.] Jesse Jackson and above other issues because, “if you don’t the bishops should not concern themselves “The prudent political call must give way [the Rev.] Al Sharpton,” both ordained have life, health care is not going to be with such questions as “How is it going to to a forthright defense of the Church’s ministers and former Democratic that important to you.” play in the polls?” or even “How is it position.” † Top Vatican official weighs in on U.S. Catholic politician debate WASHINGTON (CNS)—In a talk made grave sin” or if they “reject the doctrine of specifically asked not be published, but indicates that in these cases a warning must public on June 23, Cardinal Theodore E. the Church.” The words of La Repubblica’s which I wish to share with you. be provided before the can be McCarrick of Washington, head of a task report in Italian were: “le persone con- “The first is a recognition that it is up to denied.” force of U.S. bishops studying how bishops sapevoli di ‘vivere in grave peccato’ o che us as bishops in the United States to discern With those cautions in mind, Cardinal should relate to Catholic politicians, shed ‘respingono la dottrina della chiesa.’ ” and act on our responsibilities as teachers, McCarrick said, “I would emphasize that considerable light on one of the most Catholic World News, an online news pastors and leaders in our nation,” he said. Cardinal Ratzinger clearly leaves to us as widely speculated religious-political news agency linked with the magazine Catholic “He expresses his respect for the role of our teachers, pastors and leaders whether to stories of the previous week. World Report, then picked up the alleged conference and the bishops in the United pursue this path. The has repeat- The question was what the Vatican’s quotes from the Ratzinger letter, citing States in carrying out these responsibilities. edly expressed its confidence in our roles as chief doctrinal watchdog, Cardinal Joseph La Repubblica as the source and translating “Having said this, Cardinal Ratzinger bishops and pastors. Ratzinger, had told the U.S. bishops about them back from Italian to English as “liv- speaks about what constitutes ‘manifest “The question for us,” he continued, “is appropriate Church responses to Catholic ing in grave sin” and “reject the doctrine of grave sin’ and ‘obstinate persistence’ in not simply whether denial of Communion politicians who disagree with fundamental the Church.” public life, stating that consistently cam- is possible, but whether it is pastorally Church moral teachings in their public pol- On June 19, The New York Times paigning for and voting for permissive laws wise and prudent. It is not surprising that icy decisions. reported that, while U.S. Church on abortion and euthanasia could meet difficult and differing circumstances on When Cardinal McCarrick spoke to the “refused to disclose” the contents of the these criteria,” he continued. The words in these matters can lead to different prac- bishops on June 15 at a meeting in Colo- Ratzinger letter, the “Italian newspaper quotation marks refer to 915 of the tices. Every bishop is acting in accord rado that was closed to the media, he La Republica [sic] reported that the letter Code of , which says people with his own understanding of his duties described the substance of Cardinal Ratz- said that Catholics who are ‘living in grave who obstinately persevere in manifest grave and the law. inger’s observations by telephone and letter sin’ or who ‘reject the doctrine of the sin are not to be admitted to Communion. “It is important to note,” he added, “that but said the cardinal had specifically asked Church’ should abstain from taking the Cardinal McCarrick went on to summa- Cardinal Ratzinger makes a clear distinc- that the text of his letter not be published. Eucharist.” rize pastoral guidelines suggested by the tion between public officials and voters, Public speculation about the contents of Thus within three days, the second-hand Vatican official. explaining that a Catholic would be guilty that letter were fueled on June 16 by a general description of a top Vatican offi- “Cardinal Ratzinger outlines how a of formal cooperation in evil only if he New York Times article that said, “Church cial’s comments on a topic of major contro- bishop might deal with these matters, were to deliberately vote for a candidate officials at the meeting declined to say versy had been transformed from a general including a series of precautionary mea- precisely because of the candidate’s per- what guidance was in the letter, which was description to direct quotations from the sures involving a process of meeting, missive stand on abortion.” sent from the Vatican by Cardinal Joseph letter. instruction and warning,” he said. “This However, when a Catholic does not Ratzinger, who heads the Congregation for So how did Cardinal McCarrick process involves meeting with the person share a candidate’s stand in favor of abor- the Doctrine of the Faith. But they sug- describe Cardinal Ratzinger’s views in his and providing instruction on Catholic moral tion and/or euthanasia, but votes for that gested that it reiterated Church teaching, report to the U.S. bishops? teaching. candidate for other reasons, it is considered which holds that Catholics who are aware Honoring the Vatican official’s request “Cardinal Ratzinger suggests informing remote material cooperation, which can be they are living in serious sin or who reject that his letter not be published, he summa- such persons that if they reject Catholic permitted if there are proportionate rea- Church doctrine should refrain from receiv- rized its contents without ever quoting from moral teaching in their public actions they sons,” Cardinal McCarrick said. ing Communion.” it. His only quotations referred to passages should not present themselves for holy “Therefore, based on the traditional A number of other media picked up on in the Church’s Code of Canon Law, not to Communion until their situation has practice of the Church and our consultation the Times story. The following morning, the the letter. ended,” the Washington prelate said. with members of our conference, other Italian newspaper La Repubblica put two “In recent days, I have once again been “Using the precedent of our teaching and episcopal conferences, distinguished phrases from the Times report into direct in contact with Cardinal Ratzinger both by practice in the case of a person in an canonists and theologians, our task force quotes, saying the cardinal had said letter and telephone calls,” Cardinal invalid marriage, the cardinal recognizes does not advocate the denial of Com- Catholics should refrain from receiving McCarrick said. “He has offered some that there are circumstances in which holy munion for Catholic politicians or Catholic Communion if they are aware of “living in observations for our work which he Communion may be denied. He also voters in these circumstances,” he said. †

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On May 16, Ray Kassab Jr., a member Catholic Church. Sunmitted photo of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, was St. Nimatullah was an instructor of present in St. Peter’s Square in Rome for a another holy man, St. Charbel, another where John Paul II declared Maronite monk. Later in life, he lived as a several men and women as saints. hermit and was known for his devout life Such an event is not that unusual. But in of prayer. this case, one of the men being ordained To this day, pilgrims flock to his burial was a great-great-great-uncle of Kassab. place. Many healing miracles have been St. Nimatullah Kassab al-Hardini was a popularly attributed to his intercession. Maronite monk who lived in Lebanon in Kassab’s grandfather, George Kassab the 19th century. The Maronite Catholic (St. Nimatullah’s great nephew), left Church, which finds much of its historical Lebanon in 1912 to build a new life in the United States. According to Kassab, his grandparents were to travel to America on

CNS photo the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, but were unable to go at the last minute. Kassab’s grandfather eventually settled in Pittsburgh and Kassab’s father was born there. Kassab, 41, moved from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis in 1993. He grew up with no knowledge of his holy ancestor. He didn’t even know of the Maronite roots of his family. His grandfa- ther and father chose to worship at a Latin rite Church, because there were no Maronite parishes in Pittsburgh. There are also no Maronite parishes in Indianapolis. For most of his life, Kassab’s only reli- gious experience was in Latin rite Catholicism. Standing in front of their family shrine to St. Nimatullah Kassab al-Hardini are, from left, Nancy, But St. Nimatullah’s canonization has Nathan, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Hannah, Veronica and Ray Kassab Jr. The Kassab family set up their shrine started to change this. after Ray Kassab attended the canonization of his ancestor on May 16 in Rome. “This is the first thing that has put the Maronite rite on the map for me,” Kassab his participation in the canonization Mass. he regretted that he never learned Arabic. said. “It was the start of another journey in His father was the youngest of 11 siblings. He has begun to learn more about his my spiritual life,” he said. “It was very His older brothers and sisters were able to great-great-great-uncle through reading. emotional. You could tell the Holy Spirit understand some Arabic but were unable And he plans to speak to older relatives was there.” to speak it themselves. By the time that he St. Nimatullah Kassab al-Hardini was canonized about him and his Maronite roots. Although several men and women were was born, the family had largely left by Pope John Paul II as Lebanon’s third saint Another person he plans to meet with in declared as saints in the , the Arabic behind. on May 16 at the Vatican. The scholar-monk, his quest to learn more about the was proclaimed in Arabic, the language of Despite the fact that Kassab had no who was a binder of books, promoted the study Catholicism among the Lebanese is retired Lebanon, and the distinctive chant of knowledge of Arabic and his Maronite of Syriac, the liturgical language of the diocesan priest Father Albert Ajamie. Maronite monks filled St. Peter’s Square at roots, he experienced solidarity with the Maronite Catholic Church. He died of pleurisy Kassab received much of the motivation other points in the Mass. Lebanese who came to Rome from many in 1858. to explore his family’s spiritual roots from In reflecting upon it, Kassab noted that See SAINT, page 9 Archdiocesan priest helps Eastern Catholics stay close to religious roots

By Sean Gallagher Like Kassab’s relatives, Father The low attendance at the may area have also chosen to worship there. Ajamie’s family chose to worship at Latin have been due to the relatively low popu- These new arrivals to Indianapolis can Ray Kassab Jr. hopes Father Albert rite Churches in the United States because lation of Lebanese immigrants in find a relatively tight-knit Lebanese com- Ajamie, a priest of the archdiocese, can there were no Melkite parishes in the Indianapolis, their tendency to gravitate munity despite its comparatively small help him learn more about his Eastern cities where they lived, including toward Latin rite parishes in the area and size. Catholic heritage. Indianapolis. the diverse religious background among According to Father Ajamie, the Syrian Father Ajamie’s Although Father Ajamie was ordained them. Lebanese American Brotherhood was parents were as a priest in the Latin rite, he sought and This diversity includes a significant founded in Indianapolis in 1936. It is still immigrants to the was granted permission after his ordina- number of Lebanese in Indianapolis who in existence today and now has a number United States from tion to study at a Melkite seminary in are members of St. George Antiochian of chapters in other cities in the United Lebanon. His Massachusetts so that he could be Orthodox Parish. States. In regards to religious affiliation, father was raised “bi-ritual” and celebrate Mass in both the St. George Parish was established in the organization has both Orthodox and in the Melkite Latin and Melkite rites. 1926. Its original membership was made Catholic members. Church (another After returning to Indianapolis, he reg- up of Lebanese families that had immi- The trend of Christian emigration out Eastern Catholic ularly celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the grated to Indianapolis in the early part of of the Middle East in general, and Church) and his Melkite rite at St. Mary Church and the 20th century. Lebanon in particular, that began in the mother was raised St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Church. Father Nabil Hanna, the pastor of 1970s continues to this day. Fr. Albert Ajamie in the Syrian But he had difficulty attracting many wor- St. George Parish, noted however, that As more of these immigrants eventu- Orthodox Church, but entered into the shippers. while the ethnicity of the parish has ally settle in central and southern Indiana, of the Catholic Church “I tried very hard to get people inter- become quite diverse over the past 50 they will bring their rich spiritual heritage upon her marriage. ested,” Father Ajamie said, “but few came.” years, recent Lebanese immigrants to the with them. †

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More sermons about about this debate about abortion should stop and think about the big picture. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 abortion are needed According to the U.S. Justice Department., Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher A baby is killed every 20 seconds, 65 inmates were executed last year. That is Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus 180 every hour or more than 4,000 every a troubling and sobering statistic, espe- single day through abortion. As such, I cially since some of them may have been don’t see any Catholic could stand before innocent. But how many innocent lives God and say they’re for it by voting for a were lost during that same period as a Editorial candidate who supports this killing. result of chemical or surgical abortions? It was once considered a Catholic issue Two million? Three million? And how to be pro-life, but I’m stunned to learn of many more millions of lives will be lost if Children who those who are pro-abortion. In Kenneth de pro-abortion politicians win the cultural grow up in single- Maille’s (May 21) letter, he asks when battle over embryonic stem-cell research. parent families are have Catholics last heard a sermon on If ever there was a time when common four times more abortion. After talking to people from sense and proportionality was needed, this likely to be poor, other parishes, I’ve learned they aren’t is it. twice as likely to hearing it either. I wonder why not? Bishops who withhold Communion suffer from mental Dorothy Riley, Indianapolis from pro-abortion politicians provide a CNS photo by Don Blake, The Dialog Don Blake, CNS photo by illnesses and valuable service for both the Church and addictions after society as a whole. Why should they they grow up, and Catholic politicians remain silent while opportunistic politi- twice as likely to should follow Church cians publicize their association with the be abused. They teaching on abortion Church while promoting public policies at are more likely to variance with its teachings? For Catholics become involved I have read all of your articles and let- who have the power to make laws affect- with drugs, ters to the editor on the subject of bishops ing the lives of unborn children, doctrinal develop unstable who withhold Communion from pro-abor- communion with the Church ought to be a relationships, drop tion politicians, and I applaud your attempt prerequisite for sacramental Communion. out of school and to be fair and balanced. Nevertheless, three Stephen L. Bussell, Indianapolis suffer from important points have not been dealt with. depression. (1.) Abortion is intrinsically wrong; it can never be justified. War and capital Our faith should punishment are different. In some rare come first cases, each may be morally acceptable if it When society ignores is the only means for preserving order or In reply to Mr. Gough’s letter in the maintaining freedom. Because many June 18 Criterion, I must say that I am dis- Catholics miss this distinction, they mis- turbed that anyone should be a politician, teachings about family takenly group all life issues into one nurse, attorney, store clerk or janitor first n our March 26 issue, we published African-American men in prison is “seamless” cluster, as if each one was on and then a Catholic. If we are not Catholic Ian editorial by Daniel Conway about vastly out of proportion to the number in the same moral order as the other. As a Christians first and foremost, then we are a statement on the importance of the society, and it can usually be traced to result, they refuse to condemn abortion as in trouble. family issued by the bishops of the their being reared by a single mother in a singular moral outrage that must be Yesterday, June 20 was the feast day of United States, Canada and Latin poverty conditions. stopped at all costs. Using similar logic, St. Thomas More. He was a layman, a America. The statement was a positive Child abuse is also a major problem they refuse to support pro-life bishops who chancellor in the king’s service, but when testimonial to what a family should be: in families where divorce has occurred might help stop it. Thus, they seriously King Henry VIII set himself up as the head “the privileged place where human or the mother is living with a man who undermine the pro-life cause. of the Church in England, St. Thomas beings are formed and where children is not the father of the children. A (2.) Pro-abortion politicians create scan- More would not go along. As a result, he discover the mission that God entrusts to British study discovered that children in dal. Pro-capital punishment politicians cre- was beheaded. them in the world and in the Church.” homes with a “father substitute” were ate controversy. The social impact of each We in the United States are so blessed. But what happens when society nine times more likely to be abused than is quite different. A presidential candidate We have freedoms that others only dream ignores the admonitions of the Church were children being reared by their nat- or legislator that supports the so-called of. If we put our faith on the back burner when it comes to God’s plan for mar- ural parents. “right to choose” provides moral cover for in order to advance in our chosen career, riage and the family? Consider some of We are not claiming that all children any young woman thinking about abortion then we are in danger of losing those free- the following: of divorced parents or of single parents or for any young man who is urging her to doms and our faith. If we don’t stand up In 1960, only 2 percent of children are going to go wrong. We all know the do it. It is easy enough to say that if a for what we believe, who will? If we feel born to white women were born outside success stories of men and women who powerful public figure supports it and the that in order to “go far” in our fields, we of marriage; today that percentage has were reared by conscientious and dedi- government finances it, it must not be that must leave our faith in church, then we are skyrocketed to 25 percent. Among cated single mothers. And even with bad. On the other hand, a Catholic politi- not putting very much faith in God, are African-American women, it is now up 2 million Americans in jail or prison and cian who supports the death penalty or the we? to 69 percent. another 4.5 million on probation or war in Iraq is not likely to influence any- We are called to be salt and light for the In 1960, 90 percent of children were parole, the majority of our people are one’s immediate personal choices. Both world. We can only be salt and light by raised in two-parent homes; today it is moral law-abiding citizens. actions are the prerogative of the state, so living our Christian principles. When we 68 percent and only 32 percent for But it’s much more difficult when we individuals are not temped to do them. do that, God will take care of us. African-Americans. ignore God’s plan for marriage and fam- (3.) Catholics who are really serious Barbara Lawless, Indianapolis We all know how pervasive divorce ily life. Marriage, according to the has become. Statistically, it has gone up Catholic Church, should begin with an 350 percent since 1962. One-third of all act of commitment on the part of both a American children now live in single- man and a woman, through an irrevoca- parent homes. ble covenant, to give and accept one Church Facts Children who grow up in single-par- another exclusively and permanently ent families face a host of problems. while being open to receiving children. They are four times more likely to be The family comes into being as the poor, twice as likely to suffer from men- marital union results in the birth of chil- tal illnesses and addictions after they dren. This is the setting where love is grow up, and twice as likely to be first experienced and the ability to love abused. They are more likely to become is acquired. It is also the most powerful involved with drugs, develop unstable force for teaching social living. relationships, drop out of school and suf- The Catechism of the Catholic fer from depression. Church teaches: “The family is the orig- They also commit 75 percent of teen inal cell of social life.… Authority, sta- homicides and 60 percent of rapes. They bility, and a life of relationships within comprise a majority of gang members the family constitute the foundations for and 70 percent of juveniles sent to freedom, security, and fraternity within reform schools. Girls from fatherless society. The family is the community in homes are more likely to engage in sex which, from childhood, one can learn earlier than do girls whose fathers are moral values, begin to honor God, and present, often resulting in still more make good use of freedom. Family life births outside of marriage and still more is an initiation into life in society” single-parent homes. (# 2207). The African-American community When society chooses to ignore what particularly is suffering from the the Church teaches about the family, destruction of intact families. With we’re in trouble. Our society seems to almost 7 out of 10 children born outside be getting deeper and deeper into trou- of marriage, 28.5 percent of the boys ble. end up in jail or prison. The number of —John F. Fink The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Why does God allow bad things to happen? (Seventh in a series) “Although I know I should write ‘terri- alright, and have someone you can speak Our Catholic faith calls the sin of our bly sorry for your loss, Jesus loves you’ with and not worry about undermining first parents the “original” sin. As descen- hy does God allow bad things and leave it at that. Or, even more simply, your authority in the decision-making dents of Adam and Eve, we inherit the lim- to happen? How can this be if drop $1.99 on a Hallmark card that will process … . Peace be with you.” itations of our human nature, the effects of Whe is all-loving and almighty? tell of my sympathy, far better than I could A man confined to prison walls asks the physical, emotional and spiritual imperfec- These questions have burned in many a (at a good price too!) …That’s not really question about evil with honest passion. tion. Some bad things simply happen heart and have been stumbling blocks for what I feel. And anyway, I’m certain you Jeff asked for the sacrament of confirma- because of genetic or physical limitations; many. are now up to your ears in copies of ‘foot- tion when I first visited him in July 2000. some bad things happen because of mental A year ago, I received a letter from Jeff prints’ cards and excerpts from particularly He realizes God is in the picture and wants or emotional sickness or limitations. Paul, an inmate on Death Row in Terre compassionate tracts. to be right with him. He frames a question But we did not lose the gift of freedom. Haute. The context was the much-publi- “So, the truth is, I feel angry and sad that relates to the Church’s teaching about We can still choose evil. In other words, cized suicide of my niece. I quote Jeff’s for you. I am angry that nothing in this Original Sin. God did not take away that which distin- letter (with permission) because it illus- world seems to be off limits and bad God created man and woman with guishes our human nature—namely, our trates this challenging question. things happen to decent people. And I am intelligence and full freedom. Adam and intelligence and our ability to make free “It’s Sunday afternoon and I received sad that the truth of this is so profound it’s Eve freely decided to try to be like God by choices. Sometimes some people make your note confirming what I’d heard hard to even muster an appropriate amount renouncing their dependence on him. They tragic choices, wittingly or unwittingly. rumor of previously. Your mail arrived on of emotion. I feel guilty because the bitter chose disobedience; they chose to eat of But a greater evil would be the deprivation Friday and I thank you for keeping me up irony is that this is in a lot of ways a relief the forbidden fruit of the tree of the of human freedom. to date. Despite the circumstances. Very for you, given the pain she was in and knowledge of good and evil. What we need to remember is that by touching. caused others. But, of course, you are the Disobedience is still the prevailing the suffering, death and resurrection of “Obviously, I’ve been giving it some Archbishop, so you can’t feel that and who temptation for our human family. Wanting Jesus Christ, the sin of our first parents thought. I suspect that given what I’ve am I to have any credibility to tell you that to take God’s place is to desire falsehood has been atoned for. Our right to eternal seen of mental illness, your niece has feeling that way is okay? It’s far too per- and has humbling consequences. Disobe- happiness—and that’s the real goal of actually been ‘gone’ for awhile, as this sonal. What do I have in common with dience caused us to lose our original holi- life—has been restored by Jesus Christ, sickness tends to steal a person’s identity you, other than the fact that I know far too ness and justice. We became wounded in the new Adam. † first and foremost. well what it’s like to be objectively viewed our natural powers, subject to ignorance, “And I also know from experience that as little more than a label with no expecta- suffering and the dominion of death. (Next week: Our gift of freedom.) people who have been in the immediate tions upon me that would stray outside the proximity of death tend to construct barri- boundaries of the definition of Death Row Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for July ers that effectively squash dramatic emo- convict? I imagine those are as hard to tional reactions. I have. And as a man of deal with as the expectations of an Men Religious: that the special gifts their communities bring to the Church may be the Church, and its role in death as a func- Archbishop are. more widely appreciated and encouraged. tion of life, I assume you have too. “In closing, I will say that I hope you’re ¿Por qué Dios permite que pasen cosas malas? (Séptimo de la serie) “siento profundamente su pérdida, Jesús con quien pueda hablar sin preocuparse “original”. Como descendientes de Adán lo ama” y dejarlo hasta allí. O más de minar su autoridad en el proceso de y Eva heredamos las limitaciones de ¿ or qué Dios permite que pasen simple todavía: enviarle una tarjeta de toma de decisiones... Que la paz esté con nuestra naturaleza humana, efectos de la cosas malas? ¿Cómo puede $1.99 de Hallmark que le expresará mis usted.” imperfección física, emocional y Psuceder esto si Él es todo amor y condolencias mucho mejor de lo que Un hombre confinado detrás de las espiritual. Ciertas cosas malas es todopoderoso? Estas preguntas han podría hacerlo yo (¡y también a muy paredes de una prisión cuestiona el mal simplemente suceden a causa de ardido en el corazón de muchos y han buen precio!) ... No es en realidad lo que con pasión sincera. Jeff pidió el limitaciones genéticas o físicas; otras sido la piedra de tranca para muchos. siento. Y de cualquier modo estoy seguro sacramento de la confirmación cuando lo ocurren debido a enfermedades o Hace un año recibí una carta de Jeff de que estará hasta la coronilla de copias visité por primera vez en Julio de 2000. limitaciones mentales o emocionales. Paul, un reo en el corredor de la muerte de tarjetas trilladas y extractos de relatos Él se da cuenta de que Dios forma parte Sin embargo, no perdimos el don de la en la penitenciaría de Terre Haute. El especialmente compasivos. de todo esto y quiere estar de buenas con libertad. Aun podemos elegir el mal. Es contexto es el suicidio ampliamente “Pero la verdad es que me siento Él. Él plantea una pregunta que se remite decir: Dios no nos privó de aquello que publicitado de mi sobrina. Cito la carta enojado y triste por usted. Estoy enojado a las enseñanzas de la Iglesia en cuanto al distingue a nuestra naturaleza humana, de Jeff (con su permiso), ya que ilustra porque nada en este mundo parece ser Pecado Original. más concretamente, nuestra inteligencia y esta pregunta desafiante. imposible y a la gente decente le suceden Dios creó al hombre y a la mujer con nuestra capacidad para elegir libremente. “Es domingo por la tarde y he recibido cosas malas. Y estoy triste porque la inteligencia y total libertad. Adán y Eva De vez en cuando algunas personas su nota confirmando los rumores que verdad que encierra todo esto es tan decidieron libremente intentar ser como realizan elecciones trágicas, consciente o había escuchado anteriormente”. Su profunda que hasta resulta difícil reunir Dios renunciando a su dependencia a Él. inconscientemente. Pero un mal aun correspondencia llegó el viernes y le la cantidad adecuada de emociones. Me Eligieron desobedecer; eligieron comer mayor sería privarnos de nuestra libertad agradezco que me mantenga al día. A siento culpable ya que la amarga ironía del fruto prohibido del árbol de la humana. pesar de las circunstancias. Muy es que este hecho representa, de muchas sabiduría del bien y el mal. Lo que debemos recordar es que a conmovedor. maneras, un alivio para usted, dado el Aun hoy en día la desobediencia es la través del sufrimiento, muerte y “Por supuesto, he estado reflexionando dolor en el que ella se encontraba y que tentación predominante de nuestra familia resurrección de Jesucristo, se ha redimido al respecto. Sospecho que, dado lo que he le ocasionaba a otros. Pero por supuesto, humana. Querer ocupar el lugar de Dios el pecado de nuestros primeros padres. visto sobre enfermedades mentales, su usted es el arzobispo, de modo que no es anhelar una falacia y tiene Nuestro derecho a la felicidad eterna y sobrina ha estado “ausente” hace ya algún puede sentir eso y ¿quién soy yo para consecuencias abrumadoras. La ésta es la verdadera finalidad de la vida, tiempo, debido a que esta enfermedad tener ninguna credibilidad para decirle desobediencia nos ocasionó la pérdida de nos ha sido restituida por Jesucristo, el tiende a robarle primero que nada la que está bien sentirse de esa manera? Es la justicia y de nuestra santidad original. nuevo Adán. † identidad a la persona. algo muy personal. ¿Qué tengo yo en Sufrimos una sacudida de nuestros “También sé por experiencia que común con usted, además del hecho de poderes naturales, y fuimos sometidos a (La próxima semana: el obsequio de la aquellas personas que han estado en que conozco demasiado bien lo que la ignorancia, al sufrimiento y al dominio libertad) contacto directo con la muerte suelen significa ser clasificado de cierta manera, de la muerte. construir barreras que destruyen sin que se espere de mí nada que se Nuestra fe católica denomina al pecado Traducido por: Language Training Center, efectivamente las reacciones emocionales aparte de los límites de la definición de de nuestros primeros padres el pecado Indianapolis drásticas. Yo lo he hecho. Y como un un convicto del corredor de la muerte? hombre de la Iglesia y el papel que ésta Me imagino que es tan difícil lidiar con juega en la muerte como función de la estas expectativas como con las de un La intención de vocaciones del Arzobispo Buechlein para julio vida, asumo que usted también lo ha arzobispo. Hombres Religiosos: Que los dones especiales que sus comunidades traen a la iglesia hecho. “Para terminar le diré que espero que sean más apreciados y alentados por todas partes. Si bien sé que debería escribirle que se encuentre bien y que tenga alguien Page 6 The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004

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St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., in Indiana- entering grades 2-6. For more information about the camp, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is hosting a “Sum- polis, is having a picnic from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on call 812-535-5148 or e-mail [email protected] or mer Chat” about its Women’s External Degree (WED) July 4. There will be food and a chance to watch the visit www.smwc.edu/campus/camps. Program from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 6 at the col- Indianapolis fireworks display. Bring a chair. For more lege. The event will introduce the WED Program, give an information, call 317-637-3983. There will be a course titled “Introduction to Church overview of transfer credit, and offer tours of the campus History” presented by Little Flower parishioner Sean Galla- and chances to meet with . Current WED students St. Maurice Parish, 1963 N. St. John St., in Greensburg, gher of Indianapolis, a reporter with The Criterion, from will also be present to share their thoughts on the pro- is having its parish picnic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 in the gram. For more information or to make a reservation, call 4. There will be games, quilts and a country store. For CYO Youth Center adjacent to Holy Rosary Parish, 520 the college’s Office of Distance Education at 800-926- more information, call 812-663-4754. Stevens St., in Indianapolis. The course will address the his- SMWC or 812-535-5106 or e-mail [email protected]. tory of the Church in its first centuries, the Middle Ages, the Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Reformation, and the modern and post-modern eras. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis is having its Summer Gala on July 17 at Gallagher studied Church history at Marian College, the Indianapolis, is having a garage sale, car wash and open Marian Rubber, 1011 E. St. Clair St., in Indianapolis. The University of Notre Dame and Saint Meinrad School of house from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 3. WIBC Radio’s event will open with a gathering from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Theology. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, Saturday morning team of Pat Sullivan and Dick Crum followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 9 p.m. to call Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, will be broadcasting live from the event. For more infor- midnight. The cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple. director of the archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life Activities, at mation, call 317-545-7681 or e-mail [email protected]. For more information, call Ott Hurrle at 317-322-4286 or 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521. e-mail [email protected], or call Debbie Cunningham The Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, at 317-351-5976 or e-mail [email protected]. St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis is spon- 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, is hosting its second soring a Christian concert on July 10 at Cathedral High annual “Basketball for Life” camp for girls in grades Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th St., in School in Indianapolis. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the 4-8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 2-6. The camp will be Indianapolis, will host an Indianapolis West Deanery event will feature internationally known musicians Steve presented by Benedictine sisters and by Laura Gaybrick of Basketball Coaches Clinic for coaches from all levels Angrisano and Ceili Rain. Tickets are $10 per person, and Indianapolis, currently a student at the University of from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 27. The clinic will may be purchased at three Village Dove locations: 7015 S. Evansville who has been voted Marion County Women’s cover practice organization, fundamentals development U.S. Highway 31, in Indianapolis; 722 E. 65th St., in Basketball Player of the Year and Perry Meridian High and drills, ball handling, passing, rebounding and teaching Indianapolis; and 11523 Lantern Road, in Fishers, Ind., in School Athlete of the Year. Participants will be taught the other important skills along with other topics. Jim Martin, the Diocese of Lafayette. For more information, call 317- core values of discipline, respect, listening, balance and varsity boys’ head coach at the high school, and Bill 787-8246 or e-mail [email protected]. work. The cost is $80 per person. There is a $15 discount Clem, varsity girls’ coach, will present the clinic. For per additional child from the same family. The registration more information, call the school office at 317-924-4333. deadline is July 15. For more information, call 317-788- Awards . . . 7581 or e-mail [email protected] or log on to Registrations are still being accepted for Camp www.benedictinn.org. † Invention® at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods camp will be held from July 12-16, and is a summer enrich- bestowed two awards during the annual Mother Theodore ment day camp that fosters creativity, teamwork, inventive Guérin Dinner on June 5. St. Benedict parishioners Paul thinking skills and science literacy for boys and girls and Betty Pfister of Terre Haute received the Queen U.S. Conference of Amelia Award. It is named for Queen Amelia of France, wife of King Louis Philippe, who was a major donor for the Catholic Bishops’ Office young congregation in the United States in the mid-1800s. for Film and Broadcasting The Pfister family has supported the life and mission of the congregation for decades. He established the Mother movie ratings Theodore Corporation to provide housing for underprivi- Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann leged and senior citizens in the Terre Haute area, and was Fahrenheit 9/11 (Lions Gate) involved in promoting the Cause for Sainthood for Blessed Rated A-III (Adults) because of footage of battlefield Mother Theodore Guérin. The Pfisters have also given gen- violence, graphic images of combat casualties includ- erous monetary support. Mary Kathleen Fleming of ing children, and some rough language. Indianapolis received the Sarah and Joseph Thralls Award. It Rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Picture Associa- is named in honor of the family that offered hospitality in tion of America (MPAA). their primitive cabin in a dense forest to Mother Theodore and her companions on their arrival at Saint Mary-of-the- The Notebook (New Line) Woods in 1840. Fleming was taught by Sisters of Provi- Rated A-III (Adults) because of a few sexual encoun- dence as a child, then joined the congregation. She served as ters with shadowy nudity and recurring profanity. a teacher for 19 years and, upon leaving the congregation, Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some remained in teaching and school administration. She volun- material may be inappropriate for children under teers two days of professional secretarial services each week 13.) by the MPAA. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in the office that promotes the Cause for Sainthood of Blessed Mother Theodore. She also Two Brothers (Universal) gives presentations on the life and virtues of Mother Theo- Rated A-I (General Patronage) because of some Christmas in July dore to elementary school children, and has given of her minor violence and ongoing menace to the animals. treasure to help the cause of the congregation. Rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) by the Catholic Social Services Christmas Store co-chairs Peggy MPAA. Butler, left, of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, and Patty Franciscan Sister Myra Peine received the Distin- Yeager, a member of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, organize guished Alumni Award from Marian College in Indiana- White Chicks (Columbia) Christmas stockings during a recent work session at the polis on June 25. Sister Myra graduated from the college in Rated A-III (Adults) because of a few sexual refer- Xavier Building adjacent to the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic 1952. She received the St. Francis and St. Clare Award for ences, fleeting drug content, some scatological humor Center in Indianapolis. Butler and Yeager coordinate the year- Distinguished Achievement in Peace and Social Justice. and fisticuffs, a few crass words and some profanity. round volunteer effort to provide Christmas gifts for low- Besides being named for two 13th-century spiritual leaders Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly cautioned. Some income families during the first three weeks of December. To of the Franciscan movement, the award honors those who material may be inappropriate for children under protect human rights. Sister Mrya has been deeply involved volunteer or donate gifts, call the Catholic Social Services 13.) by the MPAA. † Crisis Office at 317-236-1556 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1556. in letter-writing campaigns to legislators urging them to place importance on matters of peace and justice. †

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Diocese in 1994 and was ordained a deacon for that dio- St. Joan of Arc Parish and dean of the Indianapolis North PARISH cese in June 1997. Deanery, who is the priest moderator, and with Father continued from page 1 Cole will work with Father Joseph Moriarty, vocations Gerald Kirkhoff, pastor of St. Pius X Parish, and Father director for the archdiocese, who is the sacramental minis- Eric Johnson, associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish, who without a pastor to make administrative decisions. ter, and Father James Farrell, pastor of St. Barnabas will serve as sacramental ministers, at the 305-household She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education Parish, who is the priest moderator. parish. at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s “I was a student in the pastoral leadership program in Decker has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, degree in theology, with a specialty in liturgical studies, at the Joliet Diocese,” Cole said. “One day, I got the thought, farmer and cabinetmaker. the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. ‘If the diaconate ever returns to the Joliet Diocese, I want “I’m looking forward to “It’s a very active, friendly and welcoming commu- to be part of it.’ I just felt a meeting everyone in the parish nity,” Sister Mary Beth said. “People really assume drawing to more than what the and sharing with them the spirit responsibility for parish pro- pastoral leadership program was of community,” he said. “I feel grams and ministries. We have a going to represent for me.” like there is much that I can very high percentage of involve- Cole helped clean up the learn from them, and I am sure ment by parishioners.” Good Shepherd Parish property there will be some things they About 15 percent of after a tornado damaged the are going to learn from me as I St. Margaret Mary parishioners church cupola and left debris share some of my country expe- are Filipino, she said, which scattered on the grounds on riences.” adds cultural diversity to the May 30. Decker said he discerned a 341-household parish. “It’s an awesome opportunity call to parish ministry after Cole retired from his law to serve God and the Church,” participating in a Christ practice in the Chicago area he said of his new lay ministry Renews His Parish retreat in after 35 years and moved to assignment at the 497-household Robert W. Decker 2000 then hiking the Indianapolis last year with his Indianapolis South Deanery Appalachian Trail. wife, Anne, to live near one of John Steven Cole parish. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science and educa- their two daughters. “I always wanted to do this,” tion at St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Ind., and a Sr. Mary Beth Klingel, S.P. They were members of Cole said. “Family members and friends were not sur- master’s degree in plant sciences at Indiana University Immaculate Conception Parish prised [by his career change]. They said I told them in Bloomington. He later earned an administrative certi- in Elmhurst, Ill., and now are members of St. Barnabas 10 years ago that I wanted to do this.” fication to work as a principal also at Indiana Parish in Indianapolis. Good Shepherd Parish is an “exceptional” faith com- University. Cole earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at the munity, he said. “Both my wife and I are excited about Decker completed a master’s degree in theological College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., and a law this ministry. If God is the wind under your wings, we feel studies at Saint Meinrad School of Theology in May. degree at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He the updraft, and we’re delighted and thrilled.” “At the Christ Renews His Parish retreat, I committed completed the pastoral leadership program in the Joliet Decker grew up in southeastern Indiana. He and his the rest of my life to Jesus Christ,” he said. “I feel called wife, Ann, have four children and three grandchildren. to serve others. My wife and I are looking forward to liv- Indiana Parole Board He will work with Father Patrick Doyle, pastor of ing in St. Andrew Parish.” † recommends clemency for Death Row inmate A Little Assistance Can Make All By Mary Ann Wyand On June 29, the Indiana Parole Board unanimously The Difference In The World. recommended clemency for Indiana Death Row inmate Darnell Williams, who is scheduled to be executed on The Pavilion: Assisted Living at Marquette Manor July 9 at the Indiana State Penitentiary in Michigan City, Ind. Williams was sentenced to die for the murders of John and Henrietta Rease of Gary in August 1986. hen it comes to in our community with our The parole board’s recommendation was sent to W leading full, active on-site beauty/barber shop, Gov. Joseph Kernan for his decision as The Criterion and independent lives, the full-service bank, and went to press on June 29. If Kernan approves the board’s recommendation, residents of the Pavilion at library. 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people, fully aware that its outcome could Medics remove a determine the development of democracy 9-year-old boy’s IRAQ in the whole region,” he said. remains from the site continued from page 1 of an explosion in

Archbishop Lajolo said the role of the CNS photo from Reuters running of the nation,” he said. United Nations is important for a positive Baghdad, Iraq, on The government will also need to outcome in Iraq. He noted that a recent June 23. The explo- make certain that Iraqi national forces Security Council resolution foresees a sion also killed a under its own control and the coalition leading U.N. role organizing a national young newlywed. In forces “achieve a tight control of its terri- Iraqi dialogue in July, national elections recalling the U.S. tory, in order to ensure security,” the arch- next year and the writing of a national bishops’ concerns bishop said. constitution. about a pre-emptive “The effectiveness of the government’s In a broader sense, he said, a greater war in Iraq, Bishop action would be very limited if the cow- U.N. presence in Iraq would ensure much Wilton D. Gregory, ardly acts of blind and cruel terrorism, wider international involvement. president of the U.S. which have already caused so much inno- “This involvement is becoming more Conference of cent blood to be shed in that region, are necessary, given the complexity of the Catholic Bishops, not stopped,” he said. processes already under way and the need said recent events Many observers expect the interim for human and economic resources which justified their con- government to enact emergency laws to no one country can provide,” he said. cerns and were cause deal with the increasing number of bomb- He praised the recent announcement of to re-evaluate the role ings and other attacks that have occurred U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to of the United States throughout the country, killing hundreds appoint a personal representative to Iraq, in world affairs. of people. saying this should be hailed as a “coura- Archbishop Lajolo said that at the geous act of great responsibility.” assistance to the Iraqi people through doing so,” he told Asianews, a Rome- same time the government needs to use Archbishop Lajolo said the Catholic Caritas and other Catholic agencies. based news agency run by the Pontifical all its available resources to restore basic community in Iraq is deeply involved He said Iraq’s new authorities can Institute for Foreign Missions. services such as electrical power, water, with the rebuilding effort and is “eager to count on the full collaboration of the “It’s a day of celebration and a memo- health services, schools and employment. place its professional skills and compe- Catholic hierarchy and on Archbishop rable day. All Iraqis are happy. There are The archbishop said the Vatican recog- tence at the service of a new Iraq.” Fernando Filoni, the papal nuncio who certainly some violent people who will nizes that the process of building peace He said that Christians, who have lived remained in Iraq through the war to bear create problems, but we hope sooner or and democracy in Iraq will be “long, in Iraq since ancient times, are not asking witness to the pope’s concern for the Iraqi later they will be convinced that all this complex and full of obstacles.” for privileges but simply want to be able people. is for the good of the Iraqi people,” he “The Iraqi people are emerging from to keep contributing to the growth of their In Baghdad, the head of Chaldean said. 30 years of dictatorship and, one could nation, while enjoying universally recog- Catholics, Patriarch Emmanuel-Karim The patriarch thanked those who have say, they have never experienced democ- nized freedoms and rights. Delly, said the handover marked a turning given assistance to Iraq, and said the racy,” he said. Likewise, he said, the Vatican will con- point for the country. country would continue to need “the sup- “The Holy See, however, is confident tinue to offer its help toward the rebuild- “We’re pleased at this transfer of port of all the nations of the world and the that the international community will con- ing of Iraq—either by proposing advice to power to its legitimate proprietors, the United Nations.” He asked for continued tinue to sustain and follow this delicate the international community on the course Iraqi people. They want to govern the prayers for the future of his country and and decisive stage in the life of the Iraqi to be taken, or by providing material country by themselves and are capable of its people. † U.S. Holocaust museum shuts down to call attention to Sudan

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Jerry Fowler, director of the museum’s Brownback, R-Kan., said a “humanitarian The United Nations has estimated that U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in committee on conscience, called for crisis of historic proportions is unfolding” about 1.2 million people have been forced Washington closed access to its main immediate action on Darfur. in Darfur. from their homes by the ethnic conflict in exhibitions on June 24 to call attention to “The time to act in Darfur is now,” he “Yet, even as the international commu- Darfur and are now in great need of possible genocide in Sudan. said during the program. nity only recently resolved to avoid a humanitarian assistance. While many The museum, which in early April “The obligation to prevent genocide is repeat of the Rwandan genocide of 1994, reside in camps in Chad, many others are issued a genocide warning for the Darfur a legal one and a moral one. Too often in it risks in Darfur yet another case of iner- “living under trees” along the Sudan- region in western Sudan, instead invited a the past, as this museum starkly illus- tia—that of not acting until confronted by Chad border, Fowler said. Sudanese woman from Darfur, as well as trates, warnings have been received and a catastrophe enormous in scale,” he said. “There’s not enough room in the a Holocaust survivor and U.S. lawmakers, ignored, and the result has been death and The U.S. government estimates that camps,” Fowler said. He estimated that to speak at a half-hour program. suffering on a massive scale,” he said. more than 300,000 people in Darfur could about 50 percent of those displaced are in Amal Allagabo, a Sudanese citizen In May, Fowler visited Sudanese die this year because the Arab-dominated camps. residing in the United States, said she lost refugees residing in camps in Chad. He Sudanese government has prevented Violence in Darfur broke out last year. contact with her family in Darfur after told Catholic News Service that while humanitarian aid from reaching Darfur, The government in Khartoum is report- ethnic violence broke out earlier this year. there he visited a small graveyard con- Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J., said during the edly offering military backup and support “Now they might be dead, scattered in taining the remains of children who had program. to Arab militias, which have been accused different camps in Chad, or lost in the died recently. He said an aid worker had “We must confront the possibility of of gross human rights violations. desert with no water, shelter, nor sense of told him that seven children had died dur- genocide and act. Unless governments act The Agence France-Presse news security,” she said. ing the previous 11 days. now, we may find ourselves, in the future, agency quoted a U.N. emergency relief “In my eyes and many eyes, this is the “It was a somewhat poignant and eerie commemorating what would be called the coordinator in early April saying that the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. My sight to see these small mounds of dirt Sudan genocide of 2004, just as we last Sudanese government was turning a blind family is just like yours, they want to make rising up in the middle of the desert,” he month commemorated the Rwanda geno- eye to “ethnic cleansing” by the militias. a decent living and feel secure as human told CNS. cide of 1994, in which 800,000 died,” Refugees from Darfur seeking safety in beings with observable rights,” she said. During the conference, Sen. Sam Corzine said. neighboring Chad have reported to aid U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell workers that the militias carried out mass was to travel to Darfur on June 29 to open rapes and execution-style killings. the area to humanitarian aid. Powell said Fighting and war-related famine and earlier in June that the Bush administra- disease have killed at least 2 million peo- Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House tion was trying to determine whether ple since 1983. The war also has dis- events in Darfur constituted the legal defi- placed more than 5 million people. Most nition of genocide. casualties are from southern Sudan. † Saturday, July 3, 2004 - Major fundraising event! Garage Sale, Car Wash and Open House: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH 1/2 OFF WIBC Radio's Saturday morning team of Pat Sullivan and Dick all remaining seats on July 4* Crum will be broadcasting live from Our Lady of Fatima!

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SAINT Sibmitted photo Stanley, a member of continued from page 3 St. Christopher Parish in countries throughout the world. Indianapolis, in St. Peter’s “I saw all of the countries that came together,” Kassab Square during their trip to said. “Lebanese had come from France, Canada, the United Rome in May. They wit- States, Cuba and Lebanon itself.” nessed the canonization of He even met pilgrims from Hardini, including the town’s St. Nimatullah Kassab al- mayor. This was the village where his holy ancestor and his Hardini, one of Kassab’s own grandfather had lived. ancestors. “They were obviously very happy,” Kassab said. “For something positive to come from there is just huge.” Lebanon has experienced much turmoil over the past few decades due to civil war and an invasion by Israel in the early 1980s. Christians, both Catholic and Orthodox, once made up a majority of the population of Lebanon. But this changed over the past century or so due to immigration and a recent large influx of Palestinian Muslims. Today, Christians make up approximately 30 percent of “Hopefully, [my wife] Nancy and I, their grandparents, sooner than I did. And by doing so, the enthusiasm for the Lebanon’s population. their priests… can excite them about their faith while they St. Nimatullah Hardini will continue for generations beyond Kassab plans to pass on his Lebanese religious heritage, are young so that they can open themselves up to the Lord ours.” † so closely now bound up with the life of a holy ancestor, to his own children. “I was sure to bring medals and memorabilia back with me to share with them right away,” he said, “and as they age and grow spiritually as they celebrate their sacraments. Christmas in July Bring in this ad and receive 25% off one item of your choice.

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importance of adult faith for- how insignificant a topic that of the catechetical leaders in LEONARD mation long before the we might have on Sunday that deanery,” Dudley said. continued from page 1 Catholic Church in America morning,” Hunn said. “If “They’re probably the best- began to do the same in the they’re in town, they’re organized deanery in the

CNS photo from Reuters desires. Accepting this invita- late 1990s. there.” archdiocese in terms of how tion was, as Leonard “I think that Bob didn’t Hunn’s relationship with they function together and described it, “my call to min- only witness changes in the Leonard is indicative of how how they gather to talk about istry.” ministry, he was often on the he has helped catechetical common problems.” “The existing adult educa- cutting edge of those leaders throughout the New Leonard didn’t just meet tion of the 1960s helped me changes,” Dudley said. “The Albany Deanery throughout with the parishes’ catecheti- get into catechetics,” focus that he has had in all of his three decades of service cal staff. He would also regu- Leonard said. “A lot of what his 31 years has been on at the Aquinas Center. larly gather with members of I did early on at the deanery adult faith formation. The Throughout his time at the parishes who were inter- center was help older American Church is just Sacred Heart, Hunn said that ested in religious education. Catholics understand what catching up with him.” he has received “total and In recent years, this hap- was going on with the But Leonard’s love for complete support” from pened especially through the [Second Vatican] Council.” adult faith formation extends Leonard. New Albany Deanery Faith But as his ministry contin- beyond simply fostering it in One of the primary ways Formation Commission, an ued in the deanery, he began the parishes that he serves. that Leonard has provided organization that Leonard to serve adults that, more and He has been a living example support for catechetical was instrumental in establish- more, had little or no mem- of taking advantage of all administrators was in his role ing. ory of the Church before that the Church has to offer in the establishment of the Mary Alice Fortener, a Vatican II. its adults in learning more Southern Indiana Directors member of Sacred Heart, is Although the context of about the faith. of Religious Education the current president of the adult faith formation has Bill Hunn, the administra- (SIDRE), an organization commission and is especially changed considerably since tor of religious education of that, among other things, struck by Leonard’s ability to he first began his work at the Sacred Heart Parish for the sponsors ongoing formation help all adults learn the faith. Aquinas Center 31 years ago, past five years, expressed his sessions for parish catecheti- “He is excellent at plant- he has remained committed appreciation for Leonard and cal leaders in the deanery. ing the seed and waiting for Torture victims rally to it nonetheless. his wife Georgia’s constant But Dudley noted that it to grow,” Fortener said. Families and friends of torture victims hold a June 25 rally out- In fact, Harry Dudley, presence at all of the parish’s Leonard’s ties to the dean- “He is accepting of every side the U.N. House in Manama, Bahrain, to mark the associate executive director adult faith formation offer- ery’s administrators of reli- person as to where they are International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. After his for faith formation in the ings, even though Leonard gious education run even in their life journey. Not June 27 Angelus prayer at the Vatican, Pope John Paul II called archdiocese’s Office of has earned a graduate degree deeper than that. everyone is in the same place on individuals and organizations to banish torture. Catholic Education, noted in theology. “I think that he has helped at the same time.” that Leonard recognized the “It makes no difference to recruit and to form many Fortener and others in the deanery have recognized the tremendous foundation that Leonard has laid for the future of catechesis in the New Albany Deanery. In I NDIANAPOLIS order to help ensure that B EECH G ROVE legacy, the Bob Leonard M OORESVILLE Endowment has been estab- we devote lished to secure the future financial stability of the Aquinas Center. everyminute Leonard did not know of the endowment until it was announced at a retirement celebration for him on June 16 in Clarksville. of “I am just delighted [about it],” Leonard said. “It will help in the long run to everyhour stabilize what is not just a resource center in terms of materials, but also a resource center in terms of persons.” One person in particular of who will help to carry on the tradition of Leonard’s min- istry is Christina Flum, his everyday successor as the director of the Aquinas Center. Before coming to work in the New Albany Deanery, Flum served in the Diocese of Erie, Penn., as the associ- to ate director of religious edu- cation for the diocese’s Eastern Vicariate. In the everybeat position, she provided cate- chetical resources for 42 parishes. Flum also was an adjunct professor of religious educa- of tion at Mercyhurst College in Erie. Flum is looking forward yourheart to working in the deanery and building upon the her- itage that Leonard has left behind. “Bob had great vision and dedication in getting [the Aquinas Center] going,” Flum said. “The parishes have true ownership of the center. It gives me great hope. It helps me to see the vision that is there in the deanery.”

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By Maureen E. Daly Retirement Catholic News Service

Each year, many Americans receive a letter that results in a variety of emotions from excitement to great anxiety. It is a Supplement statement from the Social Security Administration with their projection of the monthly benefits the recipient will receive in retirement. Inside These projections are based on several variables and Social Security assumptions, •Dealing with the loss of a including that earning will continue at spouse ...... 16 current levels, that its benefits structure will stay much the same as currently •Protecting yourself against exists and, above all, that the individual fraud ...... 15 continues working until past age 65. •The importance of senior That’s right—a number of years ago the federal government moved the goal citizens in parish life ...... 13 post back on when old is and, therefore, •The importance of exercise in when and how much in benefits will be given. Anyone born after 1937 will find living independently ...... 12 that they cannot full benefits at 65, •Financial planning tips and but must work until age 66 or 67. The ear- resources ...... 14 liest that a worker can begin collecting retirement benefits is age 62. But workers who opt to retire at age 62 Spirituality can help retirees manage the transi- receive far lower monthly payments than tion from an active working life to a slower- if they worked until what Social Security paced, but rewarding life. “Retirement is a time now calls “normal retirement age.” to identify with your spiritual self,” said Molly For example, workers born in 1960 or Srode, author of Creating a Spiritual later must work until age 67. If they retire Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibility in

at age 62, their monthly benefit will be Wittman Bill CNS photo by Our Lives. about 30 percent lower than if they con- tinued working for another five years. On the other hand, workers born after 1942 Retirement is time to build spiritual foundation can increase their benefit by 8 percent for each year that they work past their “nor- By Peggy Weber what matters during retirement is building “Some people think aging is the end of mal retirement age.” Catholic News Service a solid spiritual foundation. the world. But these programs are so help- Just how much would a worker give up “We need that so that when we go into ful and show you the many things you can by retiring at 62 or gain by working until When Molly Srode retired from her old age we have something to hold onto,” do,” said McCarthy. age 70? The Social Security Admini- career as a hospital chaplain a few years she said. She said her retirement also allows her stration Web site ago in her early 60s, she questioned her- “A good spiritual life will get you to attend daily Mass and do more for her (www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm) self about who she was and where her life through the anger, disappointment and parish. offers three interactive calculators to esti- was headed. frustration of really old age,” she added. “My faith life guides me and opens me mate future benefits. “I had gone from a job with a lot of sta- Retirees should welcome the time they to new experiences and opportunities,” she The simplest one calls for the worker’s tus where I felt important. I had doctors have available to them, she suggested. said. “I guess I could be described as the date of birth and current income. With consulting me and was relied on for mat- “Take some time to reflect upon the retiree who didn’t give up.” that information, it gives a rough estimate ters of death or a terminal illness,” she meaning of life,” she said. Bill Morrissey, of St. Mary Parish in of benefits for early, regular or delayed said. Lee, Mass., said he retirement. For example, the site projects “When you really found his retirement that a 50-year-old earning $50,000 will retire, you are letting to be a big adjust- have an estimated monthly benefit amount go of a part of your- ment. His work as of $1,096 if retiring at age 62 years 1 self as you see it,” an internal

month, $1,514 if retiring at age 66 (an she said. Karen Callaway CNS photo by meant a lot of travel. increase of 38 percent), and $2,046 if “My first answer “I had to adjust to retiring at age 70. to the question ‘who being home and try- The Web program also provides esti- am I’ was that I was ing to find some- mates of benefits figuring in cost-of-living going to be a gar- thing meaningful to adjustments and increases in the national dener and a home- offset my free time,” average wage index, a calculation of how maker,” said Srode. he said. long one would have to live to be better She noted that Since his retire- off delaying retirement, and a statistical before long she ment, Morrissey said table for life expectancy. began to look at “my he has done some For a more exact estimate, use the cal- own mortality” and consulting, and culator which asks for a year-by-year wondered “what does worked for the local earning history. This calculator uses the my life really Chamber of current year’s income as the figure for mean?” Commerce and in an future years from now to retirement. Her discernment area grocery store. The most detailed calculator is a pro- led her to write “I like being gram that can be downloaded from the Creating A Spiritual active. And my Web site. It allows the user to provide Retirement: A Guide retirement has given future annual income, which would be to the Unseen Edna Soltau has been a devoted sacristan at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Hammond, Ind., for me the chance to use useful for workers who are contemplating Possibility in Our 15 years. A good spiritual life is important in retirement. my talents in volun- large reductions in pay or who are think- Lives. teer activities in our ing of stopping work for a period, perhaps In it, she notes that retirement is a time “Ask yourself if you have any unfin- parish and with the Knights of to deal with family responsibilities. when people can find out who they really ished business or if there is something you Columbus,” he said. These calculators can also tell workers are. “It is a time to identify with your spir- need or want to do,” she suggested. He said that the support of his wife and what benefits they can expect if they are itual self. It is a time when you realize that Mary McCarthy, a member of Holy “a lot of prayers” helped him cope with disabled before retirement as well as what you are not your role; rather, you are a Cross Parish in Springfield, Mass., retired retirement. benefits would be paid to their survivors unique expression of the divine,” she said. in 1984 after an almost 40-year career as a “It’s also made me wonder, ‘Well, how in the event of their death. Srode said that many people who retire teacher. She said that, while teaching and much time do you really have left.’ You All these calculations are based on pre- experience a mixed blessing. “You have the association with students and faculty don’t know, so I am asking myself if I am sent formulas. The Web site warns that if more time to reflect. But when you let go was such an important part of her life, spiritually ready,” he said. no changes are made in Social Security of your role, you have that void,” she said. “you wouldn’t believe how you can funding within 15 years, benefits paid out “We are always thinking about the next become so interested in other things.” (Creating A Spiritual Retirement: A Guide will begin to exceed contributions paid in. step. But what is the next step after retire- Retirement, she added, has given her to the Unseen Possibility in Our Lives by Individual workers can use the benefits ment? It is the passing from one existence time for reflection and attending programs Molly Srode was published in 2003 by calculator to look at what they can expect to another,” she said. for seniors sponsored by the Diocese of Skylight Paths Publishing in Woodstock, and then decide to change course, to earn In Srode’s case, her own questioning Springfield and spirituality workshops at Vt., and is priced at $19.95. The publisher more, to work longer or retire earlier. † led her to a new career as an author. But the Genesis Spiritual Life Center in can be reached at 802 457-4000 and she stressed that she came to realize that Westfield, Mass. www.skylightpaths.com.) † Page 12 Retirement Supplement The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004 Independence seen as important benefit of exer cise for seniors By Barb Fraze gear, potential expense and stereotyping. The benefits of Catholic News Service “In fact, just about every older adult regular exercise can safely do some form of physical for seniors include Experts agree that regular exercise can activity at little or no cost,” the guide increased balance and flexibility.

improve your mental and physical health says. “And you don’t have to exercise in a Karen Callaway CNS photo by and, no matter how old you are, it is public place or use expensive equipment Experts agree that never too late to start. if you don’t want to. it’s never too late “Whether you’re 70, 80, 90 or older, “Even household chores can improve to start, no matter there are still benefits to exercising,” said your health,” it adds. “The key is to how old you are. Chhanda Dutta, chief of the clinical geron- increase your physical activity by exercis- tology branch in the Geriatric and Clinical ing and by using your own muscle Gerontology Program at the National power.” Institute on Aging in Bethesda, Md. Many people think only of cardiovas- Dutta, who helped head the institute cular fitness, or aerobics, when they panel that developed “Exercise: A Guide think of exercise. But, she said, as peo- from the National Institute on Aging,” ple age, they also must think about flex- said many older people want to exercise ibility, resistance training and balance— but do not know where to start. things that can help keep them living The free guide’s introduction talks independently. about barriers to exercising, including “Resistance training is absolutely criti- cal,” Dutta said. At around age 40, people begin to lose lean body mass, “which is mostly the skeletal muscle.” Eventually, people who do not maintain their strength may discover they are “too weak to go pains or problems should check with their activity [and] get a lot of exercise,” she Photo by Mary Ann Wyand MaryPhoto by Ann upstairs, too weak to open up a jar of doctors before exercising, and she advo- said. “It keeps your mind active. You pickles.” cated progression and starting slowly. For have to think. Lower body strength helps people instance, a person might walk a short dis- “My body seems to be activated maintain balance and avoid falls, she said. tance on level terrain and gradually add through this dancing,” she said. “I can get “It really helps you remain indepen- longer distances, then gentle hills and, up and go, and it doesn’t bother me. dent,” she added. finally, steeper hills. “I know a lot of older people who have She said there are significant physical “I think that also helps people stick to started, and they’re really into it, and it’s and psychological consequences to a physical activity program, if you can what keeps you active—they’re dancing,” falling. incorporate some variety to it” and incor- she said. “Once you fall, your fear of falling can porate your interests, she said. be very paralyzing,” she said. “People Vera Poppe, a member of St. Jude (“Exercise: A Guide from the National sometimes isolate themselves. ... They’re Parish in Cincinnati, gets her exercise by Institute on Aging” may be ordered by so afraid to go out because they think dancing. Poppe, who identifies herself as e-mailing [email protected] or by calling they’re going to fall again.” “over 80,” said she began dancing in 800-222-2225 or 800-222-4225 for hard- Flexibility is important to “maintain 1970, “and I’ve been dancing ever since, of-hearing or TTY callers. Written orders your range of motion,” which can help in constantly.” may be mailed to NIA Information Center, An older couple pauses on a bridge over the things like getting dressed and “also to She dances regularly in five sessions a P.O. Box 8057, Gaithersburg, MD White River on the Monon Rail Trail in Indiana- reach that top shelf, reach that can of week on three weekdays, and adds social 20898-8057. Be sure to include your polis. Exercise is one way for senior citizens to soup when you’re cooking.” dancing on weekends. mailing address on e-mail and mailed stay independent. She said people who have undiagnosed “You make loads of friends with this orders.) †

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But it is their deeper desire to serve gives them a chance to visit [and] frees me up to do other God and give back to their community that makes them things.” such assets to faith communities across the country. “I’m a kind of homebody. It gets me out of the home,” At St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Omaha, Neb., brothers Janice Stanton said. “It definitely keeps you more physi- Tom and Jack McDerrmott work on inside maintenance and cally active. I think there are spiritual benefits, too.” mowing the parish grounds, respectively. In Prince Working around the parish is good “for praying and Frederick, Md., Janice Stanton works on the landscaping of searching your soul, and the chapel is right there,” she said. the St. John Vianney Parish grounds, while her husband, “You feel good when you’re done. You feel like you have Bill, does repairs on parish buildings. done something for the Lord.” Retired volunteers “are a tremendous help, and some of Father Daly said retired volunteers “have a real spiritual them give full-time help,” said Father Peter J. Daly, pastor desire to do something for the Church.” of the Maryland parish. “There is a real desire on the part of retirees to give “So many of them want to devote their time to the back,” he added. church,” he said. “They bring a lot of skills they have Father McLaughlin said he is thankful for their example St. Luke parishioner Joe Juriss of Indianapolis, a master gardener, developed over a lifetime, and they don’t need to be super- of service, which “inspires all of our parishioners to get picks lettuce in the organic garden at the St. Augustine Home for vised or for us to train them.” involved.” the Aged in Indianapolis. Juriss and other master gardeners vol- The volunteers help in almost every area of parish life, “It’s good for the spirit of the parish,” Father unteer at the home, operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor. including child care, hospitality, maintenance and repair, as Charbonneau said. “It does build up community spirit and well as hospital, eucharistic and prison ministries. helps them look out for each other.” retirement home in a neighboring community. They got “We wouldn’t be able to provide some of our ministries Sometimes parishes grow so large that people don’t involved at their new parish because others welcomed them to people” without the efforts of retirees, said Father Patrick know one another, but volunteering helps them feel a part and invited them to get involved. McLaughlin, administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in of a larger family. Janice Stanton agreed. “Parishes just don’t happen,” Bill Stanton said. “It takes Omaha. “Our [parish] is a family made up of families. effort on the part of all of the people in the parish. Father Roger Charbonneau, pastor of Holy Cross Parish Everybody pulls together to help everybody else,” she said. “As it happens, it becomes clear to you that this is how in Colchester, Vt., said retired volunteers also help conserve They didn’t know many people when they built their God intended for people to live,” he said. † Parishes need to tap Now Your Parents into needs and Can Live At Home! LEGAL ADVICE resources of seniors Your comfort is our first priority. FOR By Carol Zimmermann Up to 24 hour care. Catholic News Service Hygiene assistance, meals, SENIOR CITIZENS Many parishes throughout the United States have light housework, senior groups whose members get together for prayer, Ruth Ann Hanley, Attorney social activities, lectures or travel. joyful companionship. And yet, because as this segment of the population is Our caregivers (317) 815-5944 growing at a rapid pace, these groups alone can’t possibly are thoroughly screened. tap into the varied talents nor serve the needs of seniors, CTK Parishioner according to some who work with the aged. “All faith traditions are not preparing themselves for the wave of boomers and seniors who are going to be liv- 1060 E. 86th St., Ste. 63-A ing longer,” said Bill Leon, director of the ministry on aging for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Flexible Hours Milwaukee, adding that Churches will regret their lack of preparation a few years from now. Statistics from the National Council on Aging show Drive-up Parking that Americans age 65 or older now make up 12.4 percent of the population. The Census Bureau projects that the 317-733-0617 65-and-older population will be 39.7 million in 2010, 53.7 million in 2020 and 70.3 million in 2030, or 20 per- cent of the population. The first step in both helping seniors and in allowing them to contribute at the parish level is to seek them out, experts say. “Seniors might not be the most visible in your parish,” said Kathy Bingham, director of the aging ministry for the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Often, older parishioners do not attend evening func- tions at the parish, but that’s not to say they aren’t involved or do not want to be, she said. Edward Neteland, executive director of the Christian Association of Senior Adult Ministries in Laguna Niguel, Calif., said he advises Church groups to survey their members in order to tap particularly into the talents and time availability of senior members. For example, he said some Churches pair up older women with young single mothers, giving the older women a chance to share from See PARISH, page 14 Page 14 Retirement Supplement The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004 PARISH continued from page 13 Retirement income must be planned their years of experience. By Agostino Bono or the agent you are working with has a clean bill of Surveys also can point to Church members, young and Catholic News Service health. These offices track frauds and other illegal old, who might be able to address a group of seniors on activities. legal or health care issues, he added. The truth for most Americans is that retirement Also factor in your savings. You may need to con- Bingham noted that many older parishioners want to means living on less. sult a financial adviser to see how best to invest it. share their time and talent because “they have a lot to As a result, when planning for retirement, your best In figuring these things out, there is help from a offer in terms of wisdom.” friend may be your calculator to help you determine variety of sources: To tap into this talent, Church leaders need to do more how much you need and what you can afford. • The AARP (formerly known as the American than just urge older members to stuff bulletins, said Leon. Conventional wisdom among financial planners is Association of Retired Persons ) Web site— He said older parishioners can particularly play a crucial that you should retire with at least 70 to 80 percent of www.aarp.org/bulletin—has an online calculator to role at parishes as the number of priests and paid staff your pre-retirement income. help with the math. members drop, adding that if parishes do not ask for Some things to think of are: • If you don’t already receive a Social Security seniors’ help, many of them will volunteer elsewhere. • What benefits are you eligible for from your annual statement, you can sign up online at Leon also warned against seeing all older parishioners employer, including group health and life insurances. www.ssa.gov, by phone at 800-772-1213 or by mail. As as one large group of adults aged 55-95. To simply have a • The kind of retirement you wish to have. well, the Social Security Administration Web site 50-plus parish group might not answer or tap into many • The latest rules and regulations for Medicare and (www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm) offers three parishioners’ needs, he said, advising that parishes divide how the new drug prescription plan provisions would interactive calculators to estimate future benefits. their older adult ministry into affect you. • New Medicare provisions that became law in Parishes also should be more sensitive to including When it comes to health and life insurance, buyer 2003 include a prescription drug plan and a phased- older members, he noted. For example, if a parish group beware, said Sally Hurme, attorney in the consumer in introduction of privatized insurance programs. invites seniors to a function, the group should make sure protection office of the AARP. While there are many Check with Medicare—www.Medicare.gov or 1-877- it is offered at a time when seniors can participate. legitimate companies, there are also those that prey on 267-2323—to keep up to date. Also note that Neteland said he also advises Church leaders to the retirement community. Medicare charges monthly premiums for non-hospi- become more aware of issues that seniors face in order to Hurme suggested checking with your state insur- talization benefits and there are deductibles for all help them with practical needs. ance commissioner’s office to make sure the company services. † Bingham’s office does advocacy work on the issue of affordable housing. “With insurance costs skyrocketing,” she said, “many of the elderly can’t afford the homes they live in or new homes.” Another key factor for seniors is their spirituality. More people, Leon said, are recognizing the link between spirituality and a healthy lifestyle. This could mean linking homebound seniors with prayer ministries or providing creative ways to study the Bible for some of the younger seniors. Bingham sees spirituality as something that can link many generations. For example, parishes in the Galveston-Houston Diocese have begun providing for- mats for people of all ages to talk about their faith and how it might be passed on to the next generation. Church groups need to “go beyond potlucks and travel,” for seniors, he said, adding that there needs to be some “catalytic activity to stir this up.” †

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World religions need to remind us to care for one another By Fr. Kenneth R. Himes, O.F.M. the rightness of one’s own view. Differences are to be argued away and overcome, preferably with as little give In a globalized world, the world’s great religions are in on our side as possible. It is the other person who must closer contact. change and become like me. CNS photo from Reuters This may help religious believers see points of contact Conversationalists are those who encounter the other across religious divides. It may also help “bring home” person and see in the stranger a new source of insight. the reality of how different we are from one another. People who see things differently should be understood What divides people today may seem more real than on their own terms. Why do things appear to them as what connects Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, they do? What can we learn from them? What is it about Jews and others. the stranger’s otherness that can be revealing and What we have witnessed on the world stage in recent enriching? times has shown us that religion in an age of globaliza- Pope John Paul II regularly has cited solidarity as a tion can forge a sense of identity that forcefully divides virtue of special significance in our age. Solidarity is people. that capacity of the human spirit that allows us to com- People frequently fear that their own culture and mit ourselves to the common good and not just our own beliefs are threatened by those who represent another interests. It is the virtue that allows us to see the other belief system. person, even the stranger who is not like us, as a person How should we respond to the stranger who is differ- worthy of respect and possessing the dignity of a child ent? That will depend, to a great extent, on how we view of God. the other person. Because of the planet’s globalization, people now When a friend enters a room and greets us, we respond regularly come into contact with, or at least are made with a grin, a wave, a handshake or a few words of wel- aware of, others of different backgrounds and experi- come. If the person entering the room is unknown to us, ences. The concept of the “other” person as a stranger is we may acknowledge the greeting more cautiously—with as true with religious identity as with national or ethnic a nod or quick smile or simple “Hello.” Should the person identity. appear to be threatening, a potential rival or enemy, our But solidarity allows us to care not only for those who reaction may be quite different. are similar to us, but also to dedicate ourselves to the In short, the “other” person who appears to be a source well-being of the stranger—who may remain “other” to of enrichment is treated one way, but the “other” person me, but who is no stranger to the God who created and who appears as a threat receives very different treatment. loves us all. Thus, human encounters have an ambiguous character. Each world religion has a vision of the connectedness The “other” person can be experienced as a gift or a of human life. A great challenge for these times, so threat. When we lose sight of the potential gift of other marred by division and violence, is for the world’s reli- people then strangers become a burden. gions to remind us why we ought to care about each Isn’t this a basic problem of our times—the pervasive other. inclination to limit our circle of caring to those who look A Muslim man holds his prayer beads. What divides people today like, think like and live like we do? Should we care about (Franciscan Father Kenneth R. Himes is chairman of the may seem more real than what connects Christians, Muslims, those of other world religions? Department of Theology at Boston College.) † Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and others. As the sad history of racism, nationalism and ethnic prejudice illustrate, we extend our circle of concern to include others who are different very slowly. Interreligious dialogue helps restore justice The temptation to see potential gifts as threats is the heritage of sin. We can live in the world always prepared By John Borelli forming interreligious friendships and recognizing that we to be afraid. We are the heirs of countless generations of are spiritual companions have greater consequences. fear, suspicion, distrust and mistreatment within the Pope Paul VI established the Secretariat for Non- Vatican Council II overlapped the close of a colonial human race. We are cut off from one another and may Christians on May 19, 1964. Today it is known as the era and the beginning of our contemporary pluralistic, find it difficult to re-establish community. for Interreligious Dialogue. post-modern world. Yet we are capable of transcending our fears, overcom- What Pope Paul VI wanted to create was an office to The council’s “Declaration on the Relation of the ing our heritage of mistrust. It is possible to grow in rec- lead in implementing the anticipated call of Vatican Church to Non-Christian Religions” acknowledged how onciliation and love. This capability is mobilized by an Council II for the sons and daughters of the Church “to “over the centuries many quarrels and dissensions have act of faith that sees the universe as trustworthy despite enter with prudence and charity into discussion and col- arisen between Christians and Muslims.” However, the evidence to the contrary. laboration with members of other religions” (“Declaration declaration pleaded “with all to forget the past” and to Christians believe that Jesus reveals to us the true on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian make a sincere effort for mutual understanding. nature of our life as brothers and sisters under the care of Religions,” #2). We do not easily forget the past, but we should seek a gracious God. To fail to see the Christian possibility Looking back, we realize how much time we spent mutual understanding and ask others for forgiveness in leaves us with a perspective that admits of community these last 40 years learning how dialogue works among order to work toward achieving reconciliation and justice. that is only with “our own” kind of people. Enemies must people of other faiths. We probably expended more We also need to recognize that God is acting in our lives remain enemies. energy learning how to trust one another than exchanging and in theirs, wishing to fill all of us with grace. Father David Tracy, a Catholic theologian, has sug- ideas. gested there are two basic postures we can adopt toward However, exchanging ideas is valuable. We learned (John Borelli is a special assistant to the president of the different “other” people we encounter in life. more about the beliefs and religious lives of the religious Georgetown University, specializing in interreligious ini- Controversialists see differences with the other person communities who are part of our world. tiatives, and a to the Pontifical Council for and quickly plot how to persuade the other person about Scholarly interreligious output is significant, but Interreligious Dialogue.) † Discussion Point God wants us to respect others This Week’s Question “Muslims are more in front of us now because of world events, but I feel the same as before about them. Is your attitude toward Muslims different today than it once was? How and why? I know that Muslims are basically good. Some have gone over the deep end, though, just as some “After reflection, I have come to realize that people of Christians have gone over the deep end—[during] the all religions, including my own, sometimes express Crusades, as an example.” (Dorothy Hurlbut, Stanford, judgmental fundamentalism and even violence toward Mont.) others, but this does not reflect the core teachings of any faith, including Islam. Instead, all the great reli- Lend Us Your Voice gions believe in a loving God who wants us to respect the gift of life and to live lives of compassionate care An upcoming edition asks: Describe a project you for one another.” (Anita Wood, Wilmington, Del.) undertook in a group or alone to learn more about the Bible or one of its particular sections. “No. I grew up around the Muslim faith, and I know that the folks causing the problems are radicals and To respond for possible publication, write to Faith not the general population.” (Deacon William Brown, Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Gilman, Vt.) 20017-1100. † Hill Debbie CNS photo by Page 18 The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Research for the Church/ James D. Davidson Father Gabriel Richard served God and country Putting ‘God’ As we celebrate the 228th anniversary Bingay called him “the soul of the city.” circulating library. of the signing of the Declaration of Bishop Joseph Pleiss of Quebec visited After a fire destroyed much of Detroit on our money Independence this Detroit in 1816 and wrote in his journal in 1805, Father Richard organized the weekend, we can call that Father Richard “has the talent of French rivermen to bring relief supplies to Although many Americans believe the to mind the numerous doing, almost simultaneously, 10 different the people. motto “In God We Trust” has always been Catholic patriots I’ve things.” As the only priest in the area, he He became the first priest to become a on our money, it’s not been writing about. cared for a large congregation of both member of the U.S. Congress after true. It was added to One of those whites and Indians, but he also did so Michigan was organized as a territory. the nation’s coins in patriots was Sulpician much more. While in Congress, he succeeded in get- the midst of the Civil Father Gabriel He founded the University of Michigan ting the federal government to build a War of the 1860s and Richard, who did so and persuaded his friend, Dr. John road from Detroit to Chicago. our paper money dur- much for the city of Montieth, a Presbyterian minister, to In 1832, cholera swept through Detroit ing the Cold War of Detroit. During the become its first president. At the begin- after a boatload of soldiers docked there. the 1950s. Here is War of 1812, the British occupied Detroit ning, the two men divided the 13 classes Many citizens fled the city, but Father what happened in each and demanded that all citizens take an offered between them. Before Montieth Richard remained to care for the sick, case. oath of allegiance to the British crown. arrived in Detroit in 1816, Father Richard administer last rites and conduct funerals. In the mid-1800s, a Father Richard denounced the British had gathered Detroit’s Protestants together On Sept. 13, 1832, he collapsed on the number of American Protestants viewed the from his and said, “I have taken an on Sunday afternoons and preached to street while caring for a dying man. He Civil War as God’s revenge on the United oath to support the Constitution of the them. He was an early exponent of ecu- died within a few hours. States for not including any reference to the United States. I cannot take another.” menism. There’s a park in Detroit named after Almighty in the U.S. Constitution. Calling The British arrested Father Richard, Father Richard founded Michigan’s him, complete with a large statue. The themselves the Christian Amendment deported him to Windsor, Ontario, and first newspaper, The Michigan Essay and inscription under it reads: “Father Gabriel Movement (later the National Reform kept him under house arrest until the end Impartial Observer. To publish it, he Richard, 1767-1832. Pioneer priest- Association), some of these churchgoers of the war. imported the first printing press to come patriot. Founder of churches and schools, launched an effort to rewrite the preamble Father Richard was a Sulpician priest west of the Alleghenies. He also used the co-founder of the University of Michigan, to the Constitution. Although this amend- who escaped from France at the time of press to print schoolbooks and catechisms. member of Congress, printer, martyr of ment failed, another one of the movement’s the French Revolution. After working in He founded elementary schools, a charity, prophet and apostle of Christian efforts was more successful: to acknowl- Illinois, he joined many other French peo- school to train farmers and another to civilization. He served God and country edge God on the nation’s coins. ple in Detroit in 1798. Journalist Malcolm train teachers. He organized Detroit’s first on the Michigan frontier.” † Greatly disturbed by the Civil War, Rev. Mark R. Watkinson of Pennsylvania wrote to Secretary of the Treasury Salmon Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes P. Chase on Nov. 13, 1861, urging him to acknowledge God on the nation’s money. A Fourth of July taught us freedom is not free week later, Secretary Chase wrote the fol- lowing to James Pollock, director of the Once again, we’re learning that free- want to destroy ideas or governments or often seems to involve selfish acts con- Mint in Philadelphia: dom is not free. It costs firm resolve, people different from their own kind. trary to the common good. They choose “No nation can be strong except in the money and even Difference is what the United States is to ignore the fact that it’s the “pursuit” of strength of God, or safe except in His blood—and, sadly, it’s all about. Unlike any other country to happiness that is our mandated right. A defense. The trust of our people in God often our youth who date, our nation was formed chiefly to right, which like all our rights, is still should be declared on our national coins.” pay the blood price. create a place where peoples’ differences subject to the standard of the common Pollock did so, and on Dec. 9, 1863, They say old men would be tolerated. And not only toler- good. Chase approved Pollock’s designs, includ- send young men to ated, but allowed to flourish. The only Many of our differences come from ing the motto “In God We Trust.” In the war, and that may be caveat is that we must respect others’ the fact that we are a nation of immi- Mint Act of [April 22] 1864, Congress true. But all men and opinions as being as sincerely felt as our grants drawn from every race, religion, authorized a 2-cent piece, with the inscrip- women of any age own. country or ethnic origin. In recent times, tion “In God We Trust” appearing on the should believe in the We also must practice our individual this has begun to cause unease among front. On March 3, 1865, Congress declared justice of a cause in ways without damage to others. Naturally, those who’ve been here for several gener- that “In God We Trust” was to appear on all order to go to war at all. It seems to me being human, we often find this hard and ations. Suddenly, we’re no longer a gold and silver coins. that freedom is not only a just cause, but must remind ourselves “that all men are majority of white Christians speaking Ninety years later, the country was also a necessary one if we want to live in created equal, that they are endowed by English, but rather a people of many col- involved in a Cold War with the Soviet the dignity with which God endowed us. their Creator with certain unalienable ors speaking strange tongues. Union. Americans wanted to emphasize the War is simply hell, and some might rights, that among these are life, liberty There is nothing wrong in establishing differences between America’s religious say there’s no justifying it, regardless. and the pursuit of happiness.” certain standards, such as requiring that heritage and “godless communism.” Personally, I believe that self-defense is a Notice the words “Creator” and “pur- English be the official language of busi- In 1953, Matthew Rothert, a good reason to fight. And to me, self- suit,” both of which are often willfully ness and public discourse. Freedom does Presbyterian and president of a furniture defense includes protecting the right to omitted from consideration these days. not imply anarchy, but is based on a sys- company in Arkansas, attended church with live as children of God. That is the only Some Americans say they do not believe tem of laws that define the inherent rights his wife’s family in Chicago. During the sense in which we may call any conflict a in a Creator although, as Americans, they and responsibilities of free men and collection, Rothert realized that “In God We holy war. still have the right to deny God’s exis- women. Trust” was on U.S. coins but not on Americans understand that we are not tence. God’s truth makes us free. But some- U.S. paper money. In November of that trying to eliminate Muslims or any other Instead of remembering the Creator times we need to defend that freedom. year, he wrote to President Eisenhower, religious or ethnic group by going to war. part, it seems people today often stress Secretary of the Treasury George W. Rather, we want to protect their God- the “happiness” mentioned in the (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the Humphrey and many other political leaders given rights to be who they are. Our real Declaration of Independence. They Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- proposing that “In God We Trust” be added enemies are the terrorists of any ilk who believe it’s their right to be happy, which lar columnist for The Criterion.) † to all of the nation’s currency. Rothert’s idea was introduced on the House floor as H.R. 619 on June 7, 1955. Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Speaking on behalf of the bill, Rep. Charles E. Bennett of Florida said: “In these days Hell—a correction and clarification when imperialistic and materialistic com- munism seeks to attack and destroy free- Recently, my daughter, Diane, gently memories about the real hell. First, I recall about hell is found in Inferno by Dante dom, we should continuously look for ways approached me after reading “Confessions the writings of former Criterion editor Alighieri (1265-1321), which is one-third to strengthen the foundations of our free- and lessons of young John Fink on the subject, including an of Dante’s Divine Comedy, with the other dom. At the base of our freedom is our faith parents” in “Faithful excellent Nov. 24, 1995, editorial titled two being Paradiso and Purgatorio. In the in God and the desire of Americans to live Lines” (April 30). In “Yes, the Church does teach that there’s a latter, he wrote “O, Human Race, born to by His will and His guidance. As long as it, I admitted having hell.” Although it deserves a complete fly upward, wherefore at a little wind dost this country trusts in God, it will prevail. To said “Oh, damn it to reprint, I’ll just say here that he substanti- thou so fall?” serve as a constant reminder of this truth, it hell!” in front of her ated his premise with quotations from the When we fall, however, we have the is highly desirable that our currency and and her siblings. After Catechism of the Catholic Church, The sacrament of reconciliation, reminding me coins should bear these inspiring words ‘In a sisterly conference, Catholic Encyclopedia, the Bible and other of the traditional “Act of Contrition” God We Trust’.” she decided to chastise historical perspectives. which affirms the presence of hell: “O, my The bill passed the same day. On me since they remem- One interesting book I’ve read on the God, I am heartily sorry for having June 29, the same bill was introduced in the ber differently. It turns subject was The History of Hell (Harcourt offended thee. I am sorry for all my sins Senate, where it also passed. On out this is what I actually said in anger Brace & Co., 1993). Author Alice K. because I dread the loss of heaven and the July 11, 1955, Eisenhower signed Public when they were very young: “Oh, damn it Turner claimed it as a “geographical rather pains of hell, but most of all because they Law 140 declaring that the “inscription ‘In anyhow!”—and that’s what they primly than theological or psychological” investi- offend thee, my God, who are all-good God We Trust’ shall appear on all United repeated while enjoying their girlish “tea gation, with the chief architects being and deserving of all my love…” States currency and coins.” A year later, on party.” Homer, Virgil, Plato, Augustine, Dante, Father Frederick J. Denison, a former July 30, 1956, “In God We Trust” became I gratefully stand corrected, but wonder Bosch, Michelangelo, Milton Goethe, associate pastor in my parish, once gave the national motto. The first paper currency why I’d remembered “hell.” Could it be I Blake and others. Yet, Turner still added my husband his clever business card carrying new motto entered circulation on transferred to myself something I’d heard some theology and psychology behind printed with “Working to Beat Hell.” Oct. 1, 1957. By 1966, “In God We Trust” my husband say? Diane said “no” because both Eastern and Western civilizations’ Aren’t we all? was on all paper money. she and her sisters remember him using concepts of hell. She captured 4,000 years only the word “damnable.” They recall my of horrific details that, in many cases, (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of (James D. Davidson is professor of sociol- language as “ladylike.” seem to mimic current world affairs. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is ogy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, That being said, I now share a few One of the best-known creative writing a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † Ind.) † The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004 Page 19

Fourteenth Sunday in Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, July 5 Friday, July 9 Sunday, July 4, 2004 Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest Augustine Zhao Rong, priest Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22 and martyr • Isaiah 66:10-4 Jesus sends 72 disciples, in pairs, to Psalm 145:2-9 and his companions, Chinese distant places. He cannot literally visit • Galatians 6:14-18 Matthew 9:18-26 martyrs • Luke 10:1-2, 17-20 every place. These disciples must go instead. Hosea 14:2-10 He instructs them that they are to Tuesday, July 6 Psalm 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17 This Sunday, Americans celebrate carry no provisions. God will provide for Maria Goretti, virgin and Matthew 10:16-23 their independence and the beginning of them. They must focus their intentions martyr their nation with the upon their holy mission of representing Declaration of Jesus. Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13 Saturday, July 10 Independence on The Lord also warns them that many Psalm 115:3-10 Isaiah 6:1-8 July 4, 1776, in people will not accept them as delegates Matthew 9:32-38 Psalm 93:1-2, 5 Philadelphia. from God. Those who rebuke God cannot Matthew 10:24-33 Americans today also be coerced to do otherwise. This is their Wednesday, July 7 rejoice in the personal freedom, but also their ignorance. Never- Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Sunday, July 11 freedom and national theless, those who turn away from God identity that have and spurn God’s redemption bring doom Psalm 105:2-7 Fifteenth Sunday in developed in the after- upon themselves, not as divine revenge, Matthew 10:1-7 math of that July day but as simple consequence. Deuteronomy 30:10-14 228 years ago. Thursday, July 8 Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, The first reading is from the third and Reflection Hosea 11:1-4, 8c-9 36, 37 last section of Isaiah. More than 17 centuries lie between the The three sections of this book, so times of the Lord Jesus and the happen- Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16 or Psalm 19:8-11 favored over the years by pious Jews as ings in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. Matthew 10:7-15 Colossians 1:15-20 well as devout Christians, cover a great Even much more time has passed Luke 10:25-37 sweep of Hebrew history. The first part between the days when the third part of appeared before the Babylonian conquest. Isaiah was written and the day of the Then came the conquest, and later the Declaration of Independence. exile, of many Jews to Babylon, the Yet the thread of a common humanity Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen imperial capital. connects these events, and by the lifeline Now, in this reading, the exile has that is God’s intervention, in love and ended. However, all is not well. Poverty mercy, into human history. and despair stalk the land. The prophet These two factors provide a frank, There is no Catholic majestically reassures the people that if sharp view of reality. Humans have great they are faithful, God will sustain them. potential, not only in materialistic terms Indeed, God will reach out to the people but also in terms of their ability to under- teaching about limbo and gather them as close as their mothers stand and to create a better social envi- hold infants. ronment for their contemporaries and for Your recent answer concerning the Catholic faith and the catechism The to the Galatians provides themselves. QChurch’s regulations for delaying clearly teach otherwise. the next reading. They also suffer from serious handi- was helpful. There is only one final goal, one It is a splendid, and very clear, exposi- caps. They all labor under the effects of As a deacon work- desire for happiness for all humanity— tion of Paul’s intense faith in Jesus. He Original Sin, which so rarely is men- ing with our parish life with and in the God who created us. proclaims Jesus to be the Lord and the tioned in these times. Principal among baptism team, how- We may attain that goal, or we may Christ. But Christ is not a name. Rather, these effects is their exaggeration of ever, I believe it reject it by our own fault, but there is no it is a title. It means the select of God, either their own accomplishment or their would have been half-happiness somewhere in between. chosen to be the Redeemer. own peril. Original Sin made us all near- good to say some- God has, we believe, by creation and The epistle also makes the strong sighted and insecure. thing about limbo, redemption in Christ, raised us to share in point that all people are enveloped by The truly Good News is that God has which I’m sure is a his life far beyond our natural capacity. God’s love, and all people are equally not abandoned us to our plight. He enters concern to some read- Having done this, there is no going back, within the plan of salvation. our lives and our world. He gave us ers of your column. no reintroducing of an eternal halfway St. Luke’s Gospel supplies the last Jesus, so wonderfully extolled by Paul. We don’t hear much about that house for any members of the human reading. We need God, and we find God in Catholic belief anymore. (New York) family. Already, Jesus is making plans to Jesus. If we set our sights on God, as per- The desire for happiness, says the cat- announce the Good News far and wide. sons or as a nation, we will overcome our It’s true we hear little about limbo echism, is part of our nature, a gift of The Crucifixion and Resurrection have not nearsightedness and fear, and will truly A(Latin for “fringe” or “border”), but God, a vocation addressed to every yet occurred, but the Lord even now is reach our potential of building a society for good reason. human being. The ultimate goal then of arranging for all people to be reconciled worthy of humans and finding eternal life While some Catholics still think of it, human existence, of every individual, is with God and to find God’s peace and life. ourselves. † along with heaven and hell, as a third the same—to participate in the very hap- possible “place to go” after death, the piness of God (#1718-1719). fact is that the Church never had much to It is good for people to realize, if any My Journey to God say officially on the subject. doubt remains, that there is no authentic Perhaps this needs a bit of explana- Catholic teaching about limbo. tion. For centuries, Christians assumed Whatever mysteries we must negotiate that God took care of deceased unbap- in exploring questions about what hap- There is I AM tized infants in his own way. pens to the unbaptized, we will need to Certain theologians later held that find those answers without resorting to There is no room for fear in life; such babies suffered some type of pain, something called limbo. what is needed instead is trust. but by the 12th or 13th centuries this idea As Pope John Paul II has explained pretty much disappeared. often, those answers are found in the gen- There is no time for holding back; Limbo later became the subject of uine and reassuring teachings of our doing God’s will is a must. heated argument when a heretical sect Catholic faith about God and our rela- called Jansenists taught that all infants tionship with him. There is no gain in counting pain; dying without baptism were condemned forgiving hastens healing. eternally to hell. (Send questions to Father John Dietzen, There is no truth that God hears not; In 1794, Pope Pius VI condemned this Box 325, Peoria, IL 61651 or by e-mail He knows with what you’re dealing. theory. He said, in effect, that though one in care of [email protected].) † may believe in a limbo, a “middle state” There is the hope that God does keep between heaven and hell, and still be a the promise of His love. Catholic, that is not Catholic teaching Readers may submit prose (“Errors of the Synod of Pistoia,” #26). There is the sense of peace that’s gained This remains the only significant mention or poetry for faith column when we seek grace from above. of limbo in any Catholic document. The Criterion invites readers to sub- As you note, one seldom hears the There is the help that comes when God mit original prose or poetry relating to word any more. faith or experiences of prayer for pos- speaks through others to show his The Catechism of the Catholic plan. sible publication in the “My Journey to Church, which touches on everything God” column. Have hope. Have faith. seriously connected with Catholic faith, Seasonal reflections also are appre- Have trust. Have love. doesn’t mention it. The reason seems to ciated. Please include name, address, be that limbo implies some sort of two- parish and telephone number with sub- There is the great I AM. tiered final goal for human beings: One is missions. eternal life with God, and the other is a Send material for consideration to

By Natalie DeHart CNS photo from Crosiers “natural” happiness apart from God “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, (limbo) where people “go” who through P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (Natalie DeHart is a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis.) † no fault of their own do not reach the top or e-mail to [email protected]. † level. Page 20 The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004

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By Michelle Welage following the commandments and reaching out to others. lives and be more like the brothers and sisters who Priests show us how to deepen our relationship with always put God and others first. God gives each of us grace so that we may come to God through his grace by praying and helping the needy. God’s grace is a difficult blessing to define. You can- know him better and carry out his will for us. When we go to receive the sacrament of reconciliation, not see it, smell it or touch it, but you can definitely feel Many of us do not see that this is they bless us with the grace of God and tell us what we it in your heart. truly a precious gift that we are to use can do to keep that grace alive within us. When his We all need the help of our priests, brothers and sis- in praise of God. This is why we need grace is alive within us, then we can truly be disciples of ters to keep showing us by example how to receive the the help of religious leaders such as Jesus. gift of grace from God. priests, brothers and sisters. These peo- Brothers and sisters work together to help the less for- Once we receive that grace, we need them to help us ple dedicate their lives to God and are tunate. They show us through their actions that even one keep it alive inside our hearts. If it were not for these willing to help us use God’s grace to person can make a big difference in the lives of others. religious leaders, we would have a very difficult time praise him and do his will. They completely dedicate their lives to God, which is trying to receive this awesome gift. Priests teach us how to use God’s something that each of us should do. grace. They are living examples to us Brothers and sisters are always willing to help us grow (Michelle Welage is a member of St. Michael Parish in Michelle Welage of how we are supposed to live, just as in God’s grace by showing us how to pray and giving us Greenfield and a freshman at Cathedral High School in Jesus was a living example to the peo- helpful advice. Indianapolis. She is the ninth-grade winner in the ple of his time. They show us how to live our lives by We should all try to be less absorbed with our own Indianapolis Serra Club’s vocations essay contest.) †

The Active List, continued from page 20 Seeking unity Ecumenical Orthodox Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Patriarch Bartholomew of 2 p.m. polis. Exposition of the Blessed Constantinople and Pope Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Pregnancy and CNS photo from Reuters John Paul II enter Clemen- St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Monday, rosary, 8 p.m. Open Adoption Services, 2500 tine Hall during a special Warman Ave., Indianapolis. until midnight. Churchman Ave., Indianapolis. audience at the Vatican on Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Daughters of Isabella, Madonna June 29. The pontiff wel- Mass, 8:15 a.m. followed by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Circle meeting, noon, dessert comed the patriarch to the rosary. Church of the Immaculate and beverages served. Informa- Vatican and said it was Conception, St. Mary-of-the- tion: 317-849-5840. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Woods. Mass, 10 a.m., sign- time the Catholic and N. Indiana St., Mooresville. interpreted. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Orthodox Churches took Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. a “leap forward” in resolv- 317-831-4142. Third Mondays ing long-standing ecu- St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. Adoration of Blessed Sacra- ment, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mass, menical problems. St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Young Widowed Group, sponsored by 5:45 p.m. Information: 317- St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. 244-9002. Mass, praise and worship, archdiocesan Office of Family 8 a.m., then SACRED gather- Ministries, 7:30 p.m. Informa- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 ing in the school. tion: 317-236-1596 or 800-382- 9836, ext. 1596. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Second Mondays Prayers for vocations, rosary, St. Pius-X Parish Church at Mount St. Francis. Third Tuesdays eucharistic adoration, Bene- St. Francis Medical Clinic, 110 Holy hour for vocations to diction, 6 p.m. Information: N. 17th Ave., Suite 300, Beech priesthood and religious life, 317-831-4142. 7200 Sarto Drive Grove. Chronic pain support 7 p.m. Indianapolis, IN. 46240 group, 7-8 p.m. Information: Third Fridays (317) 255-4534 / (317) 466-3369 Second Tuesdays 317-831-1177. Marian College, St. Francis St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Third Wednesdays Hall Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Fr. Gerald J. Kirkhoff, Pastor Dr., Indianapolis. Support Road, Indianapolis. Catholic Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Fr. Eric Johnson, Associate Pastor Group for Separated and Ave., Beech Grove. Holy hour Charismatic Renewal of Central Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. and rosary, 6 p.m. Information: Indiana, Mass and healing ser- Information: Archdiocesan 317-784-5454. vice, 7 p.m. New Mass Schedule Office of Family Ministries, Effective July 3-4, 2004 317-236-1596 or 800-382-9836, Third Saturdays St. Jude Church, 5353 McFar- ext. 1596. St. Michael the Archangel land Road, Indianapolis. • Saturday Evening Mass Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Rosary, 6:15 p.m. Information: 5:00 PM Second Thursdays Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s 317-783-1445. St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday Precious Infants monthly pro- Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour life ministry, Mass for Life by • Sunday Morning Masses Archbishop O’Meara Catholic for priestly and religious voca- archdiocesan Office of Pro-Life 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM tions, 7 p.m. Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Activities, 8:30 a.m., drive to Second Saturdays Clinic for Women (abortion • First Sunday of the Month Widowed Organization, Youth Mass St. Agnes Parish, Brown 7-9:30 p.m. Information: 317- clinic), 3607 W. 16th St., County Public Library, 784-1102. Indianapolis, for rosary, return 5:00 PM Nashville. Brown County to church for Benediction. Widowed Support Group, Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Fourth Wednesdays 3 p.m. Information and direc- 435 Troy Ave., Indianapolis. St. Thomas More Church, 1200 tions: 812-988-2778 or 812- Mass, 2 p.m. 988-4429. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Third Thursdays Mass and anointing of the sick, Third Sundays Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum 6 p.m. Information: 317-831- ST. JOSEPH’S ANNUAL Christ the King Church, 1827 Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, 4142. † PICNIC AND FAMOUS CHICKEN DINNER Harrison County Fairgrounds · Corydon, Indiana SUNDAY, JULY 11th 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. · rain or shine ➡ One-half chicken dinner served country style! ➡ $8.50 Adults · $4.00 Children ➡ Dinners served by numbers under shelter– Ample Seating ➡ Carry-Out Available ! www.indyfestival.com ➡ Bingo! • Monte Carlo ➡ July 22, 23 & 24 - Texas Poker Grandma’s Attic! (Gigantic Yard Sale) CASH RAFFLE - Black Jack ➡ Hand Made Quilt booth! totaling - Roulette ➡ Reverse Raffle - Grand Prize - Let it Ride Many other booths and Games - Casino War License #103087 - Chuck-A-Luck $6800 LAS VEGAS TRIP FOR TWO to benefit St. Joseph School • Bingo Plus Higher Prizes Totaling Over $13,000 Lic. # 102877 Page 22 The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004

Scott. Grandmother of five. ROMANOWSKY, Elsie M., Alice Lahrman, Lucy Lane, TEPE, Kenneth F., 68, Step-grandmother of six. Great- 85, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Susan Pennington, Lisa Triggs, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, grandmother of six. Step-great- June 10. Wife of Felix Roman- Charles and John Soltan. Sister June 17. Husband of Carol grandmother of several. owsky. Mother of Ellen Griffin of Barbara Fredrick. Grand- Tepe. Father of Janice Williams. OLDHAM, Bill J., 80, and James Romanowsky. mother of 13. Brother of Richard Tepe. Grandfather of four. St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Grandmother of four. Great- STANLEY, Elsie A., 79, Please submit in writing to Chamberlin. June 16. Husband of Mary Jane grandmother of two. St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, YOUNG, Eugene, 89, St. John (Westerman) Oldham. Father of June 16. Wife of Milton Stanley. the Baptist, Osgood, June 16. our office by 10 a.m. DE VORE, Mary C., 90, Our SOLTAN, Elizabeth C., 75, Thursday before the week of Barbara and Beverly Adkins. Mother of Greg and Stephen Husband of Patricia (Hommel) Lady of Perpetual Help, New Immaculate Heart of Mary, publication; be sure to state Grandfather of five. Great- Stanley. Grandmother of five. Young. Brother of Pauline Albany, June 10. Mother of grandfather of 10. Indianapolis, June 9. Mother of Great-grandmother of one. Miles. † date of death. Obituaries of Mary Ann Hasselback, Helen archdiocesan priests serving Henderson, Jeanie McKinley, our archdiocese are listed John and Joseph DeVore. Sister Benedictine Father Rembert Gehant died on June 13 elsewhere in The Criterion. of Val Blincoe, Evelyn Curtis Order priests and religious and Martha Deuser. Benedictine Father Rembert (Henry) Gehant, and received the to the priesthood on May 30, two local parishes. He served as sisters and brothers are Grandmother of 19. Great- Gehant, 92, a monk and priest of name Melvin Paul at his bap- 1944. associate pastor of St. Meinrad included here, unless they are grandmother of 33. Great-great- Saint Meinrad Archabbey, died tism. He attended elementary For 25 years, he worked as a Parish for eight years then for natives of the archdiocese or grandmother of four. on June 13 at the monastery. and secondary schools in West bookkeeper at the Abbey Press. two years as associate pastor at have other connections to it; ERIKSON, Helen, 77, The funeral Mass was cele- Brooklyn and Aurora, Ill, and He served as secretary to the St. Mary Parish in Huntingburg, those are separate obituaries St. Andrew, Richmond, brated on June 16 in the graduated from Fox Valley monastic chapter for 21 years. Ind. on this page. June 15. Mother of Kenneth Archabbey Church. Burial fol- Catholic High School in 1929. For a brief period, he taught In 1979, he returned to the ABELL, Kathleen E. Heyne and Michael Lingmann. lowed in the Archabbey ceme- For the next six years, he English at the former St. Placid monastery and worked as a clerk (Komlanc), 56, St. Jude, Sister of Mary Ellen New- tery. worked at the Lyon Metal Hall, and worked as the assistant in the business office until 1992. Indianapolis, June 12. Wife of comer, Leona Schlueter and A jubilarian of profession and Products Company in Aurora. manager of the student book- Until 2002, he did clerical Raymond Abell. Mother of Anthony Hart. Grandmother of priesthood, he was honored on In 1935, Father Rembert store. work for the monastery, includ- Jessica, Laura, Daniel, Michael eight. Great-grandmother of May 30 on his 60th anniversary enrolled in Saint Meinrad For many years, he regularly ing sending the weekly and Thomas Abell. Sister of four. of ordination. Seminary. He was invested as a Maureen Ajame, Lisa Plante, ministered on weekends to the Community Bulletin and for- GATES, Mildred M., 93, Bernadette Schneider, Erin Father Rembert was born in novice on Aug. 6, 1938, and pro- soldiers at Fort Knox in warding personal mail to the St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, West Brooklyn, Ill., on Jan. 25, fessed his simple vows on Kentucky. monks living and working away Squillace, Karla Wells and June 13. Aunt of several. Charles Komlanc. 1912, to Frank and Mary Aug. 7, 1939. He was ordained From 1969-79, he worked in from Saint Meinrad. † HAYDEN, James F., M.D., 69, ANDERSON, Kathlyn St. Pius X, Indianapolis, (Duning), 89, St. Therese of the June 13. Husband of Linda Infant Jesus (Little Flower), (Johnson) Hayden. Father of Interreligious peace is possible through Indianapolis, June 5. Aunt of Marie Boone, Sarah, Lorne, several. Mark, Paul, Ralph and Shawn knowledge,Vatican prelate says BRONER, Blanche, 98, Hayden. Grandfather of 10. Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, LAKER, Mary L., 84, ABUJA, Nigeria (CNS)— speaker at a Church cere- about their religion. After all, religions to “sincerely and May 31. Grandmother of one. St. John, Enochsburg, June 18. Great-grandmother of three. Wife of Henry Laker. Mother of Christians and Muslims need mony in Abuja on June 19, both religions have common honestly ask themselves the CIBULL, Catherine B., 78, Elizabeth Joiner, Connie Main, to have a better knowledge said the need to promote bet- areas of beliefs in God, kind of relationship they St. Jude, Indianapolis, June 10. Janice Meyer, Dan, Jim, John of each other in order to fos- ter Christian-Muslim rela- death, judgment, heaven, desire,” taking into account Mother of David and Raymond and Tom Laker. Grandmother ter a better relationship, a tions was urgent. hell, the roles of the that Christians and Muslims Cibull. Sister of Rosemary of 15. Great-grandmother of Vatican official said. His advice came on the prophets,” said Cardinal are more than half of the McMahan and Arthur Koebel. seven. Nigerian Cardinal Francis heels of the ongoing ethno- Arinze, former head of the world’s population. Grandmother of one. MIERS, Agnes (Scott), 90, Arinze, prefect of the religious clashes in parts of Pontifical Council for The cardinal said quite CHAMBERLIN, Maureen N., St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Vatican Congregation for Nigeria in recent weeks. Interreligious Dialogue. often tensions between the 58, St. Jude, Indianapolis, June 12. Mother of Jo Dun- Divine Worship and the “Christians and Muslims He challenged the leaders two religions are fueled by June 9. Sister of Elvan, Floyd away, Myrna Johnson, Judy Sacraments and guest can inform one another and followers of both politicians looking to manip- and Benedictine Father Gregory Sharp, Joyce Scott and Bill ulate the situation for per- sonal gain. “The manipulation of religion by politicians has St. Vincent De Paul been responsible for many CNS photo from Reuters needless crises that have Supplies Furniture for bedeviled some countries of 8,200 families per year. the world,” the cardinal said. “What people kill others for in the name of religion has nothing to do with reli- gion. Most of the time, the roots of the crisis started with people fighting over land or even cattle or some other issues that have noth- ing to do with religion, but once politicians hijack them, they inflate the cri- sis,” he said. “Politics and religion are FOR FREE PICK-UP, CALL a bad mix, hence the need to separate the two,” he added. He called on Christians 317-687-1006 A Muslim woman stands in the ruins of her home in the central Nigerian town of Yelwa on May 6. A and Muslims to examine Financial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent Muslim community leader there said more than 600 corpses had been buried following a Sunday their consciences and to not de Paul Society, 1201 E. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. attack by Christian militia members. Survivors of the raid said the final death toll could reach 1,000. let religious fanaticism or extremism cause religious violence. He said they needed to learn about each other’s faith. In Loving Memory of “Unless people have some knowledge of each James D. Sorg other’s religion, they will not appreciate their prac- tice,” he said. He also chastised Nigerian religious leaders for not promoting more cooperation between Christians and Muslims. However, he said that even the best intentions among religious leaders would September 21, 1932 — June 2, 2004 probably be manipulated by Sadly missed by many, especially your friends at unscrupulous politicians. He said Christian and Sorg-Moran Agency Muslim theologians should Insurance & Financial Services interact and work together. 1711 North Shadeland Avenue “Christians and Muslims should not only co-exist but Indianapolis, IN 46219 should cooperate, since both 317-356-4396 religions believe in the pre- Toll Free 1-866-374-3921 eminence of peace,” the car- dinal said. † The Criterion Friday, July 2, 2004 Page 23

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Father Theodore Heck, the 60-year jubilee of Father ordained a priest on May 3, 1954. Submitted photo Rembert Gehant, the 50-year jubilee of Father Benedict He earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Meinrad Meyer and the 25-year jubilees of Fathers Benet Amato College in 1950 and received advanced degrees from and Keith McClellan on May 30. Catholic University in 1955 and 1956. He then taught at Father Theodore Heck was born on Jan. 16, 1901, in Saint Meinrad Seminary for five years. Chairton, Iowa. He professed vows as a Benedictine on Father Benedict was spiritual director for the oblates of Sept. 8, 1923, and was ordained to the priesthood on the former St. Placid Hall from 1957-61. May 21, 1929. In 1962, Father Benedict was assigned to the Peruvian At 103 years old, Father Theodore is the oldest missions, where he served in a number of capacities in Benedictine monk in the world. Using an electric cart, he Lima and Huaraz. When the mission closed, he returned is able to follow the daily round of prayer and community to the states and served as chaplain and pastor in a number activities with great regularity. of parishes in Arkansas. His last assignment was as pastor He served as director of studies and president-rector of of St. John the Baptist Parish in Brinkley, Ark. He now Saint Meinrad major seminary (now School of Theology) resides at the Archabbey. and also taught education, mathematics and counseling at Father Benet was born on June 27, 1952, in Jersey City, the school. N.J. He professed his vows as a Benedictine on Aug. 15, Father Theodore also served as subprior (third in lead- 1975, and was ordained on April 29, 1979. He received a ership) and, later, as prior (second in leadership) of the bachelor’s degree from the former Saint Meinrad College Archabbey. and a master of divinity degree from Saint Meinrad Benedictine Fathers Benedict Meyer, from left, Theodore Heck and He was president of the American Benedictine School of Theology. Benet Amato are celebrating their anniversaries of ordination this Academy from its inception in 1947 through 1957. At the He was appointed associate pastor of St. Mary Parish in year. Benedictine Father Keith McClellan also is celebrating his age of 70, he began a 17-year assignment as pastor of Huntingburg, Ind., following his ordination. In 1982, he jubilee of ordination this year. Benedictine Father Rembert St. John Chrysostom Parish in New Boston, Ind. served for one year as director of vocational develop- Gehant, who was also a jubilarian, died on June 13. Father Theodore was the first Saint Meinrad monk to ment/recruitment for Saint Meinrad College and School of earn an academic doctorate degree, receiving a Ph.D. in Theology. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy education from The Catholic University of America in From 1983-85, Father Benet served as administrator of from St. Joseph Calumet College in East Chicago, Ind., Washington, D.C., in 1933. St. Isidore Parish in Bristow, Ind. For the next three years, and a master of divinity degree from Saint Meinrad In 1935, he published a study on seminary curriculum he was director of recruitment for Saint Meinrad College School of Theology. He also did graduate studies in jour- that prompted a change in the curriculum of major semi- and the School of Theology. nalism at Indiana University in Bloomington in 1980 and naries throughout the United States. Father Benet was a teacher at St. Xavier High School Ohio University in 1985. Father Rembert Gehant, a native of West Brooklyn, Ill., in Louisville, Ky., from 1990-95. Intermittently since Father Keith served in the business office from died on June 13 in the infinmary at Saint Meinrad Arch- then, he has served as a commuting chaplain for the 1976-79. After serving as guestmaster for the monastery abbey. He professed his vows as a Benedictine monk on Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind. He for one year, he was appointed manager of the publica- Aug. 7, 1939. He attended Saint Meinrad minor and major also was the visiting instructor in homiletics at Saint tions division of Abbey Press in 1981. He was also pub- seminaries and was ordained a priest on May 30, 1944. Meinrad School of Theology. lisher of Marriage & Family Living magazine and other In 1944, he was assigned as bookkeeper at Abbey From 1996 until 2001, Father Benet was co-pastor of books and booklets printed at the Abbey Press. Press, work he undertook for 26 years. From 1949-69, he St. Paul Parish in Tell City, St. Michael Parish in He served as administrator of St. Isidore Parish in also was secretary for the Archabbey Chapter. Cannelton and St. Pius V Parish in Troy. He is currently Bristow, Ind., in 1982 and 1985-86. In 1992, Father Keith In 1969, he was named associate pastor of St. Meinrad serving as infirmary chaplain for the Monastery was named associate spiritual director for the School of Parish. He served there until 1977 then served for two Immaculate Conception while living in the monastery at Theology. years as associate pastor of St. Mary Parish in Saint Meinrad. From 1995-97, Father Keith served as prior (second in Huntingburg, Ind. Father Keith was born on May 9, 1951, in Hammond, leadership) of the monastery. For a brief period, he was on From 1979-93, Father Rembert served as cashier in the Ind. He professed his vows on Aug. 15, 1975, and was the editorial staff for Sheed & Ward publishers. He cur- Archabbey’s business office. ordained on April 29, 1979. rently serves as a priest in the Diocese of Gary. †

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