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CriterionOnline.com January 12, 2018 Vol. LVIII, No. 13 75¢ Pope to diplomats: World peace ‘Our family is complete with him’ depends on right to life and disarmament VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Because everyone has a right to life, liberty and personal security, nations must find nonviolent solutions to conflict and difficulties, Pope Francis said. A culture of peace “calls for unremitting efforts in favor of disarmament and the reduction of recourse to the use of armed force in the handling of international affairs,” he said on Jan. 8 in his annual address to Pope Francis diplomats accredited to the Vatican. Given the urgent need to favor dialogue and diplomacy in conflict resolution and to end the stockpiling of weapons, “I would therefore like to encourage a serene and Russ and Katrina Kelly, members of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, pose with their adopted son, 5-year-old Gosho, at his orphanage in Bulgaria last wide-ranging debate on the subject, one October. The 5-year-old boy shares the same condition as his adoptive mother—spinal muscular atrophy. (Submitted photo) that avoids polarizing the international community on such a sensitive issue,” the pope said. At the start of a new year, the pope Couple reaches across ocean, boundaries dedicated his speech to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its to give a child with a disability a home adoption by the U.N. General Assembly in By Natalie Hoefer ‘This one is me, in an orphanage’ “Russ told me we should start December. “It’s a neuro-muscular condition,” looking—I think he had the baby bug a The declaration was an attempt to help Katrina and Russ Kelly can’t keep the explains Katrina, 32, of the defect, also little bit,” Katrina says with a grinning the world’s nations base their relations on excitement out of their voices—they’ve known as SMA. “It affects the nerve-to- glance toward her husband. “truth, justice, willing cooperation and recently returned from Bulgaria, where they muscle connection so there’s not a strong “We looked at foster-to-adopt,” she freedom” by upholding the fundamental finally met their 5-year-old adopted son. signal, and because of that the muscles says. “We probably would have gone that rights of all human beings, he said. The very “He attached to me way faster, but atrophy, so it causes weakness.” route if we hadn’t found our son.” foundation of freedom, justice and world long game of the week, she became his Because of the condition, she has used But with Gosho, she says, “It was peace, he said, quoting the document, is favorite,” says Russ with a look toward a motorized wheelchair since the age of 3. meant to be. built on recognizing and respecting these Katrina, who beams with joy. With such mobility, Katrina received her “I’ve been drawn to the idea of raising rights. “He got really excited when Russ sacraments while growing up in St. Mark a disabled child for a long time, and However, in his nearly 50-minute speech sat him on my lap,” she says of Gosho the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, [Russ] wasn’t too intimidated by it. I’ve to the diplomats, the pope cautioned that (pronounced GO-show). earned her law degree from the University felt that God has been involved, just the there has been a movement to create “new Russ had to place Gosho on Katrina’s of Notre Dame, practices business way that one thing after another has fallen rights” that often not only conflict with each lap for two reasons: the child did not litigation for a law firm in Indianapolis, into place. It’s been pretty remarkable. other, but can be at odds with the traditional have the ability to climb into her lap on married Russ a year-and-a-half ago at Everything just came together.” values and cultures of many countries, while his own, nor did Katrina have the ability St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, and soon The Kellys found Gosho on the neglecting the real needs they have to face. to pick him up—both Katrina and Gosho will be a first-time parent. RainbowKids Adoption and Welfare “Somewhat paradoxically, there is have a rare genetic disorder called spinal The Kellys’ search for a child to adopt Agency website, which features a risk that, in the very name of human muscular atrophy. began about 15 months ago. See ADOPTION, page 8 rights, we will see the rise of modern See POPE, page 8 Family influences shape honorees who strive to build community with their Catholic values By John Shaughnessy So his grandfather and others donated the and Dan and land and the labor to build the schools, Jan Megel One of the best ways to understand and provided help to keep them operating. of St. Mary what really matters to someone is to Through those schools and through Parish in North ask about the people who have greatly his grandfather’s example, Oruche has Vernon. influenced his or her life. embraced a defining way to live his life. Ever since Ody Oruche “We are put on this Earth to build Oruche arrived immediately shares the communities,” says Oruche, now a in Indianapolis story of the influence member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in 1990, he’s that his grandfather in Indianapolis. “That education, more been helping to build communities had on him as he was than anything else, taught me how to in the Church in southern and central growing up in the build communities. Indiana and back in his homeland of African country of “It’s not about you. It’s about what you Nigeria. Nigeria. can do for others and your community.” At St. Andrew Parish, he has prepared Although his That approach marks the lives of children for their first Communion for grandfather didn’t Oruche and the three other recipients 10 years and served as chairman of the Ody Oruche have any formal of the archdiocese’s 2018 Celebrating finance council for 20 years. education, he listened Catholic School Values Career He is a loyal supporter of intently as an Irish priest serving in their Achievement Award who will be honored Bishop Chatard High School in African community stressed the need to on Feb. 22: Gary Ahlrichs of Immaculate Indianapolis where his two children have build Catholic schools for the children. Heart of Mary Parish in Indianapolis, See CCSV, page 10 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018

Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson ______January 11-22, 2018 January 11 — 11:30 a.m. January 17 — 9:30 a.m. Faith in Indiana (formerly IndyCAN) Mass with students and staff, Roncalli meeting, Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara High School, Indianapolis Catholic Center, Indianapolis January 18 — 10 a.m. January 11 — 6 p.m. Leadership Team Meeting, Archbishop Mass of Thanksgiving for Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Bishop‑designate Mark Spalding Indianapolis for the Diocese of Nashville, Tenn., January 21 — 11:45 a.m. Pope Francis baptizes an infant on Jan. 7 in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. The pope baptized at Cathedral of the Assumption, Mass with the Installation of Pastor, 34 children during the celebration on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) Louisville, Ky. St. Mark the Evangelist Church, January 13 — 5 p.m. Indianapolis

Follow Jesus like Magi, pope Mass and Dinner—St. Thomas the January 21 — 6 p.m. Apostle Church, Fortville, Ind. Prayer Service for Week of Prayer for urges during Mass on Epiphany January 14 — 10 a.m. Christian Unity, Mount Zion Baptist Mass with the Installation of Pastor for Church, Indianapolis VATICAN CITY (CNS)—To follow to ask anything more of life,” the pope St. Patrick and St. Margaret Mary Jesus, one must set out like the Magi, said. January 22 — noon churches, at St. Patrick Church, leaving comfort behind, following the In the Gospel story, he said, it is clear ance, Roe v. Wade, Terre Haute Solemn Observ light and offering the Lord gifts without that Herod fears losing his power, many Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, expecting anything in return, Pope Francis of the townspeople fear what is new and January 16 — 1 p.m. Indianapolis, followed by march to the said on Jan. 6 during Mass on the feast of the priests and scribes, who know the Priests Council Meeting, Archbishop Indiana Statehouse the Epiphany. prophecy about the Messiah’s birth, are Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center (Schedule subject to change.) In his homily, the pope asked people to content just to talk about it. think about the Gospel story of the Three “Theirs can be the temptation of those Kings and why no one else seemed to see who are used to being believers: They can Churches are no longer exempt and follow the star to Bethlehem. talk at length about the faith they know so Perhaps, he said, it was because “few well, but will not take a personal risk for the people raised their eyes to heaven.” Lord,” he said. “They talk, but do not pray; from FEMA disaster assistance Today, too, people think it is enough “to they complain, but do no good. The Magi, on WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Federal excluded from eligibility for FEMA aid have our health, a little money and a bit the other hand, talk little and journey much.” Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the basis of the religious character or of entertainment. I wonder if we still Like the Magi, Pope Francis said, is revising its policies to no longer primarily religious use of the facility. know how to look up at the sky. Do we Christians are called to imitate the Lord in exclude houses of worship from applying Daniel Blomberg, an attorney for the know how to dream, to long for God, to offering gifts without expecting anything for federal aid to recover from damages Becket Fund, representing Texas churches expect the newness he brings, or do we let in return. caused by natural disasters. and Florida synagogues that have sued ourselves be swept along by life, like dry God, who became “small for our sake, The policy change was outlined in FEMA over not getting federal disaster branches in the wind?” asks us to offer something for the least of his the agency’s revised 217-page manual: aid, welcomed the policy change. At the Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope brothers and sisters,” the needy, the hungry, “Public Assistance Program and Policy “Better late than never,” he said in Francis asked people to think about what the stranger and the prisoner, he said. Guide” issued on Jan. 2. a statement. “By finally following the star they choose to follow in their lives. “We give a gift pleasing to Jesus when This change is not just for damage Constitution, FEMA is getting rid of “Some stars may be bright, but they do we care for a sick person, spend time caused in future disasters, but also affects second-class status for churches, which not point the way. So it is with success, with a difficult person, help someone for claims made by churches last year from in the words of the Supreme Court was money, career, honors and pleasures when the sake of helping, or forgive someone Hurricanes Harvey and Irma because it ‘odious’ to the First Amendment. We these become our life,” he said. They who has hurt us,” the pope said. “These can be applied retroactively to claims will watch carefully to make sure that are like meteors, blazing for a time, but are gifts freely given, and they cannot be made “on or after Aug. 23, 2017.” FEMA’s new policy is implemented to burning out. lacking in the lives of Christians.” An introduction to the new FEMA provide equal treatment for churches and “The Lord’s star, however, may not The next day, celebrating the feast of the manual credits the change in policy to a synagogues alongside other charities.” always overwhelm by its brightness, but it Baptism of the Lord and baptizing 34 infants Supreme Court decision last June, which Carl Anderson, CEO of the Knights of is always there: it takes you by the hand in the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis urged ruled that Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, was similarly pleased with the in life and accompanies you,” he said. parents to speak the language of love and Missouri should not have been denied a FEMA decision. “It does not promise material reward, but transmit the faith to their children with the public benefit just because it is a church. “The destruction due to the flooding ensures peace and grants, as it did to the “dialect” of the family. The court’s 7-2 decision specifically referred and hurricanes is of such a magnitude Magi, ‘exceedingly great joy.’ ” “Catechists will come later to develop to the church-operated preschool, and said that the government must help in the Following the star, he said, requires this first transmission of faith with ideas it should not be excluded from a state grant response,” he said in a statement. freeing oneself “from useless burdens and explanations,” the pope told the parents program to refurbish its playground surface The Knights of Columbus have given and unnecessary extras that only prove of the 16 boys and 18 girls, including two just because it is a religious entity. $1.4 million to repair or help rebuild a hindrance, and accept unforeseen sets of twin girls. But if the children have “In light of the Trinity Lutheran decision, churches that were destroyed or badly obstacles along the map of life.” not first received an education in faith at FEMA has considered its guidance on damaged in hurricanes last year in Texas, “If we want to find Jesus, we have to home, “if at home parents don’t speak the private nonprofit facility eligibility,” the Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The overcome our fear of taking risks, our language of love,” the transmission of faith agency’s new document says, pointing organization also raised $3.8 million for self‑satisfaction and our indolent refusal is very difficult. † out that houses of worship would not be disaster relief in these areas. †

Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for January Official Appointments Effective immediately Rev. J. Peter Gallagher granted a • Religious Minorities in Asia—That Christians, and temporary leave of absence from pastor of other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be Very Rev. Sean R. Danda, V.F. appointed St. Lawrence Parish in Lawrenceburg for able to practice their faith in full freedom. administrator pro tem of St. Lawrence reasons of health and well-being. Parish in Lawrenceburg while continuing (To see Pope Francis’ monthly intentions, go as pastor of St. Michael Parish in (These appointments are from the office popesprayerusa.net.) † Brookville, St. Peter Parish in Franklin of the Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, County and dean of the Batesville Deanery. Archbishop of Indianapolis.) †

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By Natalie Hoefer Johnson is a former director of a Planned Parenthood abortion facility. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the She later realized the truth about Diocese of Lafayette, Ind., and Right to abortion and is now a Catholic and an Life of Indianapolis are teaming up to outspoken advocate for the pro-life offer the inaugural cause. Indiana March for • 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Youth Rally and Life on Jan. 22 in Holy Hour at St. John the Evangelist Indianapolis, with Church, with a talk by Johnson, plus multiple events taking eucharistic exposition and Benediction, place during the day. music, Scripture and quiet time. The event—which is Special parking for buses will be open to all—solemnly available along the west and south sides of recalls the legalization Victory Field baseball stadium’s parking lot, of abortion in the accessible from West Street and Schumacher Abby Johnson United States 45 Way, just off of West Washington Street. years ago through the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade and Doe v. ‘A local and state-based movement’ Bolton decisions on Jan. 22, 1973. The idea for the new event took root Below is the schedule of events: early last spring when officials in the • Noon: Mass concelebrated by Diocese of Lafayette—which had no Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and Roe v. Wade commemoration—approached Lafayette Bishop Timothy L. Doherty archdiocesan leaders about a combined at St. John the Evangelist Church, event. 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis. Even prior to the north central Indiana • 1:30 p.m.: March for Life starting diocese approaching the archdiocese, at the Indiana Convention Center on “there had been conversations for years Capital Avenue across from St. John about how different pro-life organizations Church, and processing around the were each doing their own thing for Participants pray the rosary as they walk along North Meridian Street in Indianapolis during the statehouse (approximately one-half mile). [Jan. 22],” says Scott Seibert, director of Jan. 22, 2017, solemn observance of the legalization of abortion that occurred on Jan. 22, 1973. This year’s inaugural Indiana March for Life, hosted by the archdiocese, the Diocese of Lafayette • 2:30-4 p.m.: Pro-life rally on the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and and Right to Life of Indianapolis, will be open to all and will process around the Statehouse in the south steps of the Statehouse Family Life. “With opportunities like this, Indianapolis. (File photo by Natalie Hoefer) building. Among the speakers will be we should be coming together and sharing Archbishop Thompson; Brian Bosma, our voice in solidarity and unity with one more and more a local and state‑based just Washington, D.C., that makes laws House Speaker and state representative; another.” movement and less of a national that affect pro-life issues—it’s our state as Sue Swayze-Leibel, coordinator of Seifert notes that the event will “bring movement,” notes Marc Tuttle, president well that makes laws that can affect what the Susan B. Anthony List’s National the state together across dioceses and of Right to Life of Indianapolis. “It’s Planned Parenthood does and around life Women’s Pro-Life Caucus; Anna Allgaier, across churches, as the Rose Memorial important to have that Indiana statement and death issues. Great Lakes Regional Coordinator for Service is an ecumenical prayer service.” that we Hoosiers support life.” “This Indiana March for Life is an Students for Life of America; and a Plus, he adds, “We also wanted to give Susan Hoefer, Natural Family Planning important reminder that we should be representative of the office of Indiana those who couldn’t make it all the way to coordinator for the Diocese of Lafayette, working on a statewide level to make sure Gov. Eric Holcomb. Washington, D.C. [for the annual national agrees. that even here [in Indiana] we take steps • 4 p.m.: Rose Memorial Service March for Life] “a little local taste of” a While she notes that the March for to protect all human life.” in memory of lives lost to abortion, larger event. Life in Washington “is an awesome held in the Statehouse or on the south Not only is a central Indiana event experience, this [Indiana March for Life] (For more information, go to rtlindy.org/ steps of the Statehouse, with a keynote closer than the national event in is a good way to recognize that it’s not upcoming-events/indiana-march-for-life.) † address from internationally acclaimed Washington held each year on Jan. 22, pro-life advocate Abby Johnson. but “the pro-life movement is becoming Mercy sisters embark on solidarity week with immigrants via social media WASHINGTON (CNS)—In a strongly facebook.com/MercySisters and on worded message prior to National Twitter at twitter.com/sistersofmercy, Migration Week on Jan.7-13, the president recalling their religious order’s migration of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas journey from Ireland to the United States expressed solidarity with migrants and in the 1800s. The next day, they explored called on others to stop “blaming migrants some of the “anti-immigrant sentiment in the and fanning anti-immigrant sentiment that 19th century, mirrored so often in the rhetoric divides our nation.” of our own times,” the statement says. “We renew our call for an immediate During subsequent days, they end to the unjust and immoral treatment highlighted how their religious community of migrants responded to a variety of immigration See related and refugees, waves, and how U.S. policies abroad editorial, page 4, recognizing that drove migration to the U.S., from the story, page 16. decades of failed 1970s until today. U.S. political National Migration Week began under and economic the auspices of the U.S. Catholic bishops policies have contributed to the reasons as a way “to honor and learn about the people have fled homelands,” said diverse communities of the Church, the Jan. 3 statement by Mercy Sister as well as the work that the Church Patricia McDermott from the sisters’ undertakes to serve immigrants and headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. refugees,” said a Jan. 5 press release from The statement says the Sisters of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Endowments make a difference. Mercy “stand in solidarity with our sisters “National Migration Week allows and brothers who are forced by poverty, for reflection upon the biblical teaching persecution or violence in their native concerning welcoming the newcomer countries to flee their homes, loved ones and allows us to share the journey with Do more for the least of your and livelihoods, desperately seeking our brothers and sisters who have been safety and the opportunity to provide for forced from their homes,” said Bishop Joe brothers and sisters in Christ. themselves and their families.” S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, chairman The sisters ask for passage of laws of the Catholic Bishops’ Committee on God calls us to share the gifts we’ve been given. A wonderful way to do that is by to help young adults who came to the Migration. creating or contributing to an endowment fund. With a fund held and managed United States without documentation, for A statement about the week by by the Catholic Community Foundation you can support your preferred Catholic continuation of a temporary immigration Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of status for migrants from Haiti and Galveston‑Houston, president of the ministry. Last year, for instance, endowments helped Catholic Charities serve Central America, and for an end to U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, over 209,000 people in need of services including food, shelter and clothing in expedited deportations, travel bans and called it a “time of prayer and reflection long-term detention of immigrants. on our history as a migrant Church and our Archdiocese. Start giving back today and make an impact in your Catholic “As Pope Francis reminds us: ‘How nation.” Community.ENDOWMENTS We can show MAKE you how. A DIFFERENCE. can we not see the face of the Lord in the The cardinal urged Catholics to think face of the millions of exiles, refugees about the pope’s message on World and displaced persons who are fleeing Day of Peace, Jan. 1, when he said in desperation from the horror of war, that migrants and refugees “bring their 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1482 persecution and dictatorship?’ ” the courage, skills, energy and aspirations, as statement says. well as the treasures of their own cultures; www.archindy.org/CCF The Mercy Sisters kicked off National and in this way, they enrich the lives of Migration Week on Facebook at the nations that receive them.” † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018

Opinion Making Sense of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk To be or not to be: Parsing the implications of suicide Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 In recent years, we have witnessed a In such cases, it is clear that their Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher growing tendency to promote suicide as moral responsibility will be greatly Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus a way of resolving end-stage suffering. diminished, as fear and anguish constrict Physician-assisted their ability to think and reason clearly. suicide is now legal But this is not always the case, and in a handful of states, some people, with clear mind and directed and a number of intention, do choose to end their lives, as Editorial other jurisdictions are appears to have been the case for Britney considering laws to Maynard. She was the young woman legalize the practice. in California who in the early stages of A few years ago on her brain cancer carefully arranged and “Nightline,” Barbara orchestrated her own physician-assisted Walters interviewed suicide, establishing months in advance an assisted suicide the date and setting, who would be advocate who summed it up this way: present in the room, what music would be “We’re talking about what people want. playing as she did it, etc. There are people who, even suffering Such a decision is always a tragedy, horribly, want to live out every second of and every life, even when compromised their lives, and that’s their right, of course, by disease or suffering, remains a great and they should do it. Others don’t want gift to be cared for. When freely chosen, that. Others want out!” suicide is a form of serious wrongdoing Those favoring physician-assisted suicide and is, in the words of the Catechism of the argue that getting out of our final agony Catholic Church, “Gravely contrary to the means essentially redeeming a “get out of just love of self. It likewise offends love of jail free” card through committing suicide. neighbor because it unjustly breaks the ties At first glance, taking this step of solidarity with family, nation, and other Rohingya refugees reach to receive aid on Sept. 14 at a makeshift camp in Cox’s Bazar, would indeed appear to end our troubles human societies to which we continue to Bangladesh. (CNS photo/Danish Siddiqui, Reuters) definitively. But what if this view of things have obligations” (#2281). It leaves behind is dead wrong, and we don’t actually end loved ones to contend with unresolved up escaping our sufferings? What if we, guilt, shame and pain. instead, end up in a new situation where While ending our life may seem to offer We need more immigrants our trials are still present, and maybe even an “escape valve” for the serious pressures This is National Migration Week, is in the midst of what some worry is more intense, on account of the willful and sufferings we face, we do well to declared by the U.S. bishops. However, a baby crisis. The number of women decision we made to end our own life? consider the real effects of this choice both this is not a newly declared week. As giving birth has been declining for I was recently reminded of this serious in this life and in the life to come. the bishops’ website says, “For nearly years and just hit a historic low. If the flaw in the “suicide solution” after In the next life, a preceding act of a half century the Catholic Church trend continues, the country could face watching a remarkable video adaptation suicide may deny us the very relief we in the United States has celebrated economic and cultural turmoil.” of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, with were seeking, and may, in fact, lead to National Migration Week, which is an The New York Times, in reporting Campbell Scott co-directing and starring harsher purification in a new situation of opportunity for the Church to reflect on the same statistics last July, quoted in the title role. Listening once again to our own making, or, heaven forbid, lead the circumstances confronting migrants, statistician and demographer Hamlet’s timeless soliloquy “to be or to a fate far worse than purgatory. including immigrants, refugees, Brady E. Hamilton as saying, “Yes, it’s not to be,” I was struck by how carefully Our Lord and his Church care children, and victims and survivors of below replacement level, but we have a Shakespeare addresses the vexing question profoundly for those who commit suicide, human trafficking.” high level of influx of immigrants that of intense human suffering and the and even though this act clearly involves Although the week is celebrated compensates for it.” perennial temptation to commit suicide. grave matter, the catechism reminds us each year, it comes at a time this That’s one reason we need more Hamlet muses about whether it is better that, “We should not despair of the eternal year when some people, including immigrants—not fewer—to help to put up with the bad things we know salvation of persons who have taken their President Donald J. Trump, are trying to compensate for our low birth rate. about in this life than to step into the own lives. By ways known to him alone, reduce immigration in the United States. It’s true, too, that immigrants strange new land of death’s “undiscovered God can provide the opportunity for salutary He continues to demand that Congress contribute greatly to our economy, country,” a country about which we know repentance. The Church prays for persons approve the financing for a wall between including those forced to come here very little and from which no one returns. who have taken their own lives” (#2283). the United States and Mexico to keep illegally because it’s impossible for This leaves us, in Hamlet’s words, Suicide affects us not only in the here out people who are desperate. them to come legally because of our “puzzled” and in “dread of something after and now, but has significant, even eternal, We have to ask why. Why should tight immigration laws. Estimates are death.” He wonders aloud about the hidden implications for the journey to that we be trying to discourage immigrants that undocumented immigrants pay purposes of suffering when he asks himself, “undiscovered country” that awaits us. now? Of course, we have the right to try $11.64 billion every year in state and “Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer to keep out undesirable immigrants, but local taxes. the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” (Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned why are we trying to keep out people The U.S. bishops’ theme for than to “take arms against a sea of troubles, his doctorate in neuroscience at Yale who would contribute to our country Migration Week is “Many Journeys, and by opposing, end them.” He concludes University and did post-doctoral work at a time when we badly need more One Family.” It “draws attention to by asking whether we shouldn’t rather “bear at Harvard University. He is a priest of immigrants, not fewer? the fact that each of our families has a those ills we have than fly to others that we the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and Why do we need more? Because migration story, some recent and others know not of?” serves as director of education at The our current unemployment rate is in the distant past. Regardless of where Among those who end up committing National Catholic Bioethics Center in only 4.1 percent, which is nearly full we are and where we came from, we suicide, whether physician-assisted or Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org.) † employment. Companies are trying remain part of the human family and otherwise, many will face extenuating to find more workers, especially are called to live in solidarity with one circumstances including severe depression in agriculture, construction and another.” or other forms of extreme mental pain. landscaping—the industries that attract As Catholics, we believe in the Letters Policy many immigrants, and, incidentally, that human dignity of all immigrants and Letters from readers are published in most U.S. citizens shun. refugees. With more than 65 million The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s We also need more immigrants people displaced from their homes and Letter to the Editor commitment to “the responsible exchange because our birth rate is so low. The more than 22 million displaced outside of freely-held and expressed opinion among NCYC attendee says the People of God” (Communio et Central Intelligence Agency keeps track their countries as refugees—the worst Progressio, 116). of the average number of births during forced displacement crisis since World gathering offers Letters from readers are welcome and a year per 1,000 women and makes a War II—the United States should be every effort will be made to include letters report each year at the end of June. So admitting more refugees. inspiration for young from as many people and representing as does the Centers for Disease Control However, the Trump administration many viewpoints as possible. Letters should Catholics be informed, relevant, well-expressed and and Prevention and the National Center has already announced that only temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic for Health Statistics. 45,000 refugees could come into the I would like to thank you for the sense of courtesy and respect. Last year, they reported that we had United States this fiscal year, the lowest comprehensive coverage of the National The editors reserve the right to select reached a record low of 61.5 births rate in several years. The U.S. bishops Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) that the letters that will be published and to edit letters from readers as necessary based on per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44. hope that that will be raised to at least was featured in the Nov. 24, 2017, edition space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and That’s 1.84 births per woman, below 75,000 refugees in 2019. of The Criterion. content (including spelling and grammar). In the replacement level of just over Meanwhile, the Church in Indiana This was my second time to attend, and order to encourage opinions from a variety two children per woman, or enough as well as those throughout the country it was incredibly inspiring to be among so of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily babies to sustain the population level will continue to advocate for refugees many young, faith-filled Catholics. be limited to one letter every three months. Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) in industrialized countries. (The rate is and help them resettle in this country. This event has the potential to change are more likely to be printed. higher for women in underdeveloped You can see more information about the life of every Catholic teen who attends Letters must be signed, but, for serious countries because of higher infant death what the Archdiocese of Indianapolis it. I personally feel my heart is more open reasons, names may be withheld. rates.) is doing by visiting archindy.org/ to God’s calling in my own life after Send letters to “Letters to the Editor,” NCYC The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian Street, The record low in the birth rate immigration. having experienced . Indianap­olis, IN 46202-2367. Readers prompted The Washington Post to with access to e-mail may send letters to report last June, “The United States —John F. Fink Nathan Foster [email protected]. † Indianapolis The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Page 5 ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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Nonviolence only way to peace, racial harmony “Some of you said: this system can no reflections will begin with two social pent-up anger and resentment must be can be solved by war. The peace and longer be endured. We must change it; issues that Dr. King passionately enormous. It would be only natural to brotherhood we seek must be obtained we must put human dignity again at opposed: racism and violence. want to lash out with overwhelming by forgiving past injuries and injustices, the center and on that pillar build the Dr. King’s vision, which inspired force against those who have perpetrated and by resolving to “repair the world” alternative social structures we need. It millions of people in our racially divided (or tolerated) such unspeakable evil. through mutual respect and dialogue, must be done with courage, but also with nation and throughout the world, was But Dr. King knew that violence as well as through the commitment to intelligence, with tenacity but without that every human being is created in is not the way to universal peace and accept responsibility for one another as fanaticism, with passion but without the image and likeness of God. All of brotherhood. “Darkness cannot drive members of the human family equal in violence. And among us all, addressing us, regardless of our differences, share out darkness; only light can do that,” he human rights and dignity. the conflicts without being trapped in equally in the rights and responsibilities said. “Hate cannot drive out hate; only In his World Day of Peace message them, always seeking to resolve the given to us by a loving and merciful love can do that.” for this year, Pope Francis says, tensions to reach a higher plane of Father. This makes us all brothers and Only love can overcome the power “Offering asylum seekers, refugees, unity, peace and justice.”—Pope Francis sisters called to love each other without of sin and death. Only love can unite migrants and victims of human (Oct. 28, 2014) exception, and to cherish and defend the people who are deeply divided by hatred, trafficking an opportunity to find the human and civil rights of all. prejudice and a history of injustice. Only peace they seek requires a strategy This is the first issue of The Criterion “I refuse to accept the view that love can heal the festering wounds of combining four actions: welcoming, in 2018. Happy New Year! May the year mankind is so tragically bound to racism and the physical, emotional and protecting, promoting and integrating.” ahead be filled with Christ’s peace. the starless midnight of racism and spiritual destruction caused by violence. Surely Dr. King would agree with this For the next several weeks until Lent, war that the bright daybreak of peace Sadly, nearly 50 years after the approach to peaceful social change! this column, “Christ the Cornerstone,” and brotherhood can never become a death of Dr. King, racism and violence As the new year begins, Catholics will discuss social issues that the reality,” Dr. King said. “I believe that are still dominant forces in the daily make a special appeal to Mary, Queen Catholic bishops of the United States unarmed truth and unconditional love lives of Americans and our sisters and of Peace, asking her to unite us with have been invited—and challenged—to will have the final word.” brothers throughout the world. In spite all God’s children in the nonviolent address. All these critical issues demand In addition to his absolute conviction of the progress that has been made struggle for justice and peace. that we consider carefully the meaning that racism is evil and must be overcome during the past five decades, we still May her intercession, and the of human life and the dignity and the by “the bright daybreak of peace and have a lot to learn from Dr. King’s witness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., respect owed to everyone regardless brotherhood,” Dr. King was determined teaching that hate cannot drive out hate; inspire us to reject “the starless of race, gender, nationality, social or that the revolution he advocated must only love can do that. midnight of racism and war” and economic status, or differences of be a nonviolent one. The temptation Every new year, our Holy Father dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly language, culture or political persuasion. to respond to evil with force is great. Pope Francis appeals to world leaders, to “the bright daybreak of peace and Since Monday, Jan. 15, is our Especially when a people has been and all of us, to dedicate ourselves to brotherhood” that can only come from country’s observance of Dr. Martin oppressed, abused and denied basic peace. “unarmed truth and unconditional Luther King, Jr. Day, this series of human rights for generations, the None of the world’s problems love”! †

La no violencia es el único camino a la paz y la armonía racial “Algunos de ustedes expresaron: Este de reflexiones comenzará con dos odio y el resentimiento reprimidos deben Ninguno de los problemas que enfrenta sistema ya no se aguanta. Tenemos problemas sociales a los cuales se ser colosales. Resulta natural el deseo el mundo pueden resolverse a través de que cambiarlo, tenemos que volver a opuso con vehemencia el Dr. King: el de atacar con una fuerza abrumadora una guerra. La paz y la hermandad que llevar la dignidad humana al centro racismo y la violencia. a aquellos que cometieron (o que buscamos deben alcanzarse perdonando y que sobre ese pilar se construyan La visión del Dr. King, que inspiró toleraron) un daño tan atroz. las heridas y las injusticias del pasado, las estructuras sociales alternativas a millones en nuestro país dividido por Pero el Dr. King sabía que la y mediante la determinación de “reparar que necesitamos. Hay que hacerlo con el racismo y en todo el mundo, es la de violencia no era el camino que conduce el mundo” a través del respeto mutuo y coraje, pero también con inteligencia. que todos los seres humanos han sido a la paz universal y a la hermandad. el diálogo, así como del compromiso de Con tenacidad, pero sin fanatismo. creados a imagen y semejanza de Dios. “La oscuridad no expulsa a la aceptar responsabilidad por el prójimo, Con pasión, pero sin violencia. Y entre Todos nosotros, independientemente oscuridad; sólo la luz puede lograrlo,” como miembros de una misma familia todos, enfrentando los conflictos sin de nuestras diferencias, gozamos dijo. “El odio no expulsa al odio; sólo humana con igualdad de derechos quedar atrapados en ellos, buscando de los mismos derechos y las el amor puede lograrlo.” humanos y dignidad. siempre resolver las tensiones para responsabilidades que nos ha otorgado Solamente el amor puede superar En su mensaje en ocasión de la alcanzar un plano superior de unidad, nuestro Padre misericordioso. Esto el poder del pecado y de la muerte; Jornada Mundial de la Paz de este año, el de paz y de justicia.”—Papa Francisco nos convierte en hermanos llamados solamente el amor puede unir a los papa Francisco comentó: “Para ofrecer a (28 de octubre de 2014). a amarnos mutuamente sin excepción, pueblos profundamente divididos por los solicitantes de asilo, a los refugiados, y a valorar y defender los derechos el odio, los prejuicios y la historia de a los inmigrantes y a las víctimas de la Este es el primer número de humanos y civiles de todos. injusticias. Solamente el amor puede trata de seres humanos una posibilidad de The Criterion de 2018. ¡Feliz año! Que “Me niego a aceptar la visión de que sanar las heridas enconadas del racismo encontrar la paz que buscan, se requiere el año que comienza esté repleto de la la humanidad esté tan terriblemente y la destrucción física, emocional y una estrategia que conjugue cuatro paz de Cristo. sometida a la abyecta oscuridad del espiritual que provoca la violencia. acciones: acoger, proteger, promover Durante las próximas semanas hasta racismo y la guerra que la alborada Tristemente, casi 50 años después del e integrar». ¡Seguramente el Dr. King la Cuaresma, en la columna “Cristo, la de la paz y la hermandad jamás pueda fallecimiento del Dr. King, el racismo estaría de acuerdo con este enfoque para piedra angular,” hablaremos acerca de los convertirse en realidad,” declaró el Dr. y la violencia continúan siendo fuerzas lograr un cambio social pacífico! temas sociales que los obispos católicos King. “Estoy convencido de que la dominantes en la vida diaria de los Conforme comienza el nuevo año, los de Estados Unidos hemos recibido verdad desprovista de armas y el amor estadounidenses, así como también para católicos hacemos un llamado especial a el encargo (y el desafío) de abordar. incondicional tendrán la última palabra.” nuestros hermanos en todo el mundo. María, Reina de la Paz, para pedirle que Estos asuntos tan delicados exigen que Además de su absoluta convicción Pese a los avances que se han logrado nos una a todos los hijos de Dios en una examinemos muy cuidadosamente el de que el racismo es un mal que debe en el transcurso de las últimas cinco lucha no violenta por la paz y la justicia. significado de la vida humana, así como superarse con “la alborada de la paz y la décadas, todavía tenemos mucho que ¡Que su intercesión y el testimonio la dignidad y el respeto que debemos hermandad,” el Dr. King tenía la férrea aprender de las enseñanzas del Dr. King del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a todos, sin distinción de raza, sexo, determinación de que la revolución que en cuanto a que el odio no expulsa al nos inspiren a rechazar “la abyecta nacionalidad, situación económica o proponía fuera pacífica. La tentación odio y que solo el amor puede lograrlo. oscuridad del racismo y la Guerra” y social, o diferencias en el idioma, la de responder por la fuerza ante el mal En cada nuevo año, nuestro que nos dediquemos de todo corazón a cultura o la tendencia política. es enorme, especialmente para quienes Santo Padre, el papa Francisco, apela a “la alborada de la paz y la hermandad” Puesto que el 15 de enero se han sido oprimidos y a quienes se les la conciencia de los líderes mundiales que solamente puede provenir de “la observa en nuestro país el Día del han negado los derechos humanos y de todos nosotros para que nos verdad desprovista de armas y el amor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., esta serie fundamentales durante generaciones, el concentremos en la paz. incondicional!” † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018

For a list of events for the next four weeks as reported to Events Calendar The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/events.

January 17 baby-sitting available. Deb VanVelse, 317-236-1586, 317-926-7359 or rectory@ Greenwood. First Friday February 6 Calvary Mausoleum Registration: goo.gl/5UHacs. [email protected]. saintmichaelindy.org. celebration of the Most Mission 27 Resale, Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Information: 317-259-4373, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 132 Leota St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis. Monthly ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke. Helpers of God’s Precious January 28 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Senior Discount Day, every Mass, 2 p.m. Information: org. Infants, Indianapolis. Mass St. Matthew the Evangelist Blessed Sacrament, following Tuesday, seniors get 317-784-4439 or www. and Divine Mercy Chaplet at School, 4100 E. 56th St., Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament 30 percent off clothing, catholiccemeteries.cc. Knights of Columbus Hall, 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael Indianapolis. Open House, of reconciliation available. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., ministry 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. the Archangel Church, for prospective families, Information: 317-888-2861 or supports Indianapolis January 18 Catholic Business Exchange, 3354 W. 30th St., followed 1:30-3:30 p.m. Information: [email protected]. St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Joseph Parish, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne by prayer at a local abortion 317-251-3997, rsobolewski@ Food Pantry and Changing 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Crouch presenting, center, and continued prayer at saintmatt.org. St. Lawrence Church, Lives Forever program. Indianapolis. Third Thursday Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast the church for those who wish 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-687-8260. Adoration, interceding for and program following. $15 to remain. January 29 First Friday Charismatic women experiencing crisis members, $21 non-members. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Renewal Praise and Mass, February 7 pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Information, registration: January 22 House, 5353 E. 56th St., praise and worship 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus with Mass at 5:45 p.m. catholicbusinessexchange.org. Annunciation of the Blessed Indianapolis. Serra Club Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: Council 3433, 2100 Information: 317-244-9002. Virgin Mary Parish, Dinner Meeting, Benedictine 317-546-7328, mkeyes@ E. 71st St., Indianapolis. St. Jude School, 5375 19 N. Alabama St., Brazil. Father Justin Duvall presenting indy.rr.com. Solo Seniors, Catholic, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Solemn Observance of Roe on the Benedictine way of life, educational, charitable and and Mausoleum, Kindergarten Open House, v. Wade Supreme Court 5:40 p.m. rosary followed by Women’s Care Center, social singles, 50 and over, 9001 Haverstick Road, for prospective students decision, meet in church dinner, $15. Information: 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. single, separated, widowed Indianapolis. Monthly and families, 12:30-2 p.m. parking lot at 11:55 a.m., walk 317-748-1478 or First Friday Mass, or divorced. New members Mass, 2 p.m. Information: Information: 317-784-6828. to Clay County Courthouse, [email protected]. 5 p.m., Father Coady Owens welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www. www.sjsindy.org. 609 E. National Ave. and presiding, optional tour 317-243-0777. catholiccemeteries.cc. 3rd St., noon-1 p.m., signs January 31 of center to follow. January 20 provided. Information: Tom St. Nicholas School, Information: 317-829-6800, February 10 January 19 SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral McBroom, 812-841-0060. 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., www.womenscarecenter.org. St. Bartholomew Church, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Parlor, 1347 Sunman. Open House, for 1306 27th St., Columbus. Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. January 25 prospective parents and February 3 12th Annual Concert Indianapolis. Dr. Ray Funeral Vigil Service St. Michael the Archangel students, 6-7 p.m. Information: St. Michael Church, Series: Young Musicians Guarendi: “Standing Workshop, for ecclesial lay Church, 3354 W. 30th St., 812-623-2348, school. 145 St. Michael Blvd., Concert, 7 p.m., freewill Strong as a Parent,” ministers presiding at a funeral Indianapolis. Monthly stnicholas-sunman.org. Brookville. First Saturday offering. Complete list clinical psychologist, author, vigil in the absence of a priest Ecumenical Taizé Prayer Marian Devotional Prayer of all concerts: www. speaker, EWTN radio and or deacon, Father Patrick Service, sung prayers, February 2 Group, Mass, prayers, rosary, saintbartholomew.org, television host, 7-9 p.m., Beidelman presenting, meditation and readings. Our Lady of the Greenwood confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Music Ministry or bminut@ free but registration required, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 7-8 p.m. Information: Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Information: 765-647-5462. stbparish.net. †

For a complete list of retreats as reported to VIPs The Criterion, log on to www.archindy.org/retreats. Retreats and Programs Robert and Rosalie (Metelko) Nevitt, members of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis, January 20 Janet Born presenting, eight the-Woods. Retreat for Busy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Providence Spirituality & Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. or Catholic Moms, Providence Jan. 20. Conference Center, 1 Sisters 6-8 p.m., $85 includes book. Sister Mary Montgomery The couple was married at the former of Providence, Saint Mary-of- Information and registration: presenting, Fri. 6:30 p.m.- Holy Trinity Church in Indianapolis on the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the- 812-933-6437, www. Sun. 1:30 p.m., $215 includes Jan. 20, 1968. Woods. Poetry as Spiritual oldenburgfranciscancenter.org. lodging and meals, They have three children: James, Michael and Practice: Reading, Praying $125 without lodging. Robert Nevitt, II. and Writing, Providence February 8 Registration deadline Feb. 2. The couple also has six grandchildren. † Sister Mary Montgomery Benedict Inn Retreat & Information and registration: presenting, 9:30 a.m.- Conference Center, 812-535-2952, provctr@ 3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. 1402 Southern Ave., Beech spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/ Registration deadline: Jan. 15. Grove. Nature Nights: providence-center/events. Information and registration: Bringing Nature Home, Exhibit of dimensional art on display at 812-535-2952, provctr@ Benedictine Sister Angela Saint Meinrad Archabbey Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/ Jarboe presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., Guest House and Retreat providence-center/events/. free will offering. Information Center, 200 Hill Dr., An exhibit of two- and three- juried shows and exhibitions. His and registration: 317-788- St. Meinrad. Winning dimensional works by Ferdinand artist work is found in public and private January 27 7581, www.benedictinn.org. Relationships—A Married Curtis Uebelhor will be on display in collections, including the Sheldon Oldenburg Franciscan Couples Retreat, Benedictine the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Swope Museum, the Mobile Museum Center, 22143 Main St., Benedict Inn Retreat & Father Noël Mueller, Gallery, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, of Art and the Kentucky Foundation Oldenburg. Compassion vs. Conference Center, $425 double. Information: from Jan. 20-Feb. 20. for Women. Codependency, Franciscan 1402 Southern Ave., Beech 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ Uebelhor works with found or The exhibit is free and open to the Sister Olga Wittekind Grove. Meaningful Matinees, saintmeinrad.edu. discarded objects or surplus bits and public. and Dr. Claire Sherman viewing of the movie pieces to furnish wry commentary on For library hours, call 812-357- presenting, 9:30 a.m.- Collateral Beauty, followed by February 13 social issues such as education or the 6401, 800-987-7311 or visit www. 2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. informal discussion, 2-5 p.m., Benedict Inn Retreat & environment. saintmeindrad.edu/library/hours. All Information and registration: freewill offering. Information Conference Center, He has participated in many times are Central Time. † 812-933-6437, www. and registration: 317-788- 1402 Southern Ave., Beech oldenburgfranciscancenter.org. 7581, www.benedictinn.org. Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., January 30 February 9-11 $35 includes room for the day Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Oldenburg Franciscan Providence Spirituality & and lunch, spiritual direction Center, 22143 Main St., Conference Center, 1 Sisters available for $30. Information Center to host Girls Night Out on Jan. 26 Oldenburg. Dealing with of Providence, Saint Mary- and registration: 317-788- Grief, Franciscan Sister of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of- 7581, www.benedictinn.org. † A Girls Night Out: Women Helping door prizes. Women event will be held at Benedict The cost is $25 per person with a Inn Retreat and Conference Center, portion of the proceeds benefiting Beacon Marian University to host nationally 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, of Hope Crisis Center in Indianapolis to from 7-9:30 p.m. on Jan. 26. help those affected by domestic violence. known pro-life speaker on Jan. 17 Activities include mini manicures, For more information or to register, call massages, a dessert bar, crafting and 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org. † Marian University will host how the pro-life, pro-family feminist nationally known pro-life speaker Sue movement of the late 1800s was hijacked Ellen Browder at by proponents of the sexual revolution of Marian Theater, the 1960s. Browder learned this firsthand National Federation of Priests’ Council 3200 Cold as a writer for Cosmopolitan magazine in Spring Road, in the 1970s. After she became a Catholic in to hold convocation in Chicago in April Indianapolis, from 2003, she investigated how the authentic 7-8 p.m. on Jan. 17. women’s movement and the sexual The National Federal of Priests’ U.S. priests and bishops, and is designed Browder is the revolution became joined together. Council (NFPC) will hold its 50th Annual as a time for prayer, discussion, author of Subverted: A question-and-answer session and Convocation of Priests at the Millennium presentations and fellowship. How I Helped the reception will follow the talk. Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E Walton Pl., Information on registration and hotel Sexual Revolution Admission is free. in Chicago, on April 23-26. accommodations, along with a confirmed Sue Ellen Browder Hijack the Women’s For more information, e-mail The theme of the convocation speaker list and preliminary schedule, Movement, which [email protected] or call is “NFPC and the U.S. Priesthood: can be found at www.nfpc.org under the provides investigative research on 317-504-2030. † Looking Back-Looking Forward.” Annual Convocation tab or by calling The convocation is open to all 312-442-9700. † The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Page 7 Legislative session is expected to be ‘fast and furious’

By Brigid Curtis Ayer person is voiced and promoted as laws are being created and public policy is “Fast and furious”—these are the implemented. ‘Lawmakers will be eager to hit the campaign trail as words used by Glenn Tebbe, executive Standing up for the common good and early as possible, while others may be eager to avoid director of the Indiana Catholic advancing the consistent life ethic takes Conference (ICC), to describe what’s many forms. “Sometimes, the ICC must controversial topics which may be used against them ahead for the less than three-month play offense and work to get certain bills in an election year. Given this backdrop, session of the 2018 Indiana General passed, and other times we are playing the Indiana Catholic Conference plans to Assembly which reconvened at the a bit of defense to protect laws that are continue its work to advance the consistent Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on beneficial to people and the common Jan. 3. good,” said Tebbe. As in previous years, life ethic and promote the common good.’ Two aspects of this year’s General he expects there to be a mix of issues — Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana Assembly make for a crazy few months which require an offensive or defensive Catholic Conference of lawmaking, Tebbe said. First, the approach. session is a short, non-budgetary session. Education, pro-life, social issues and Lawmakers immigration top the general category do not need list which the ICC monitors and to create promotes from a Catholic perspective a biennial year-round, but does so in a more budget. vigilant way during the legislative work accommodations for pregnant Tebbe said he expects Sunday sales of They did session as new laws form. women may move this year, according alcohol, legalization of medical marijuana, that in Tebbe expects opponents of school to Tebbe, and the ICC plans to support it. and the ongoing opioid crisis to garner a 2017. The short session also requires choice to offer legislation adding more Attempts to legalize physician-assisted lot of attention during this session. These lawmakers to adjourn by March 15. restrictions to access the school choice suicide are possible. The ICC is opposed issues will likely overshadow some of the Second, 2018 is an election year. All scholarship program, which benefits to legalizing physician-assisted suicide, ICC efforts or issues. 100 Indiana House members are up for lower-income students and families. The and continues to work to prevent a bill Regarding Sunday sales of alcohol and re-election, and half of the 50 Indiana ICC supports the program because it legalizing it. legalizing medical marijuana, the ICC will senators are as well. allows parents the right to find the best Along the lines of economic justice, monitor both issues. The ICC supports “Lawmakers will be eager to hit the setting for their children to attend school. a bill dealing with payday lending is efforts to prevent opioid addiction and campaign trail as early as possible, while The scholarships help economically expected to resurface. The ICC has treat those suffering from it. others may be eager to avoid controversial disadvantaged families who have the least opposed payday lending legislation that More than 500 bills will be filed topics which may be used against them in choice. expands the practice to further exploit for consideration this year. Lawmakers an election year,” said Tebbe. Bills promoting life and others which low-wage earners. Testimony in previous only have three weeks to hold hearings “Given this backdrop, the Indiana limit abortion crop up every year. Legal years showed those with limited means before the bills cross over to the second Catholic Conference plans to continue experts agree that until Roe v. Wade is who use payday lending services get chamber for another round of three weeks its work to advance the consistent life overturned, attempts to outlaw abortion trapped in a debt cycle and pay exorbitant, of hearings. While it depends on the ethic and promote the common good,” on the state level have proved to be unjust interest rates. committee chair, only a handful of bills he added. ineffective due to constitutionality issues. Immigration legislation in Indiana will get a hearing in each committee each Tebbe explained that the consistent Tebbe says Indiana Right to Life may has been aimed at revoking or week, said Tebbe. life ethic is the principle that every offer legislation to tweak current Indiana preventing undocumented students To follow ICC priority legislation, human person, created in the image law. He notes that Indiana has some of from getting resident tuition rates. This details and get updates, go to and likeness of God, deserves dignity the most stringent abortion regulations in issue may resurface. The ICC supports www.indianacc.org. and respect from conception to natural the country, which the ICC continues to giving undocumented students who death. The ICC executive director’s support. live in Indiana resident college tuition (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for role is to ensure that respect for each A pro-life bill to guarantee certain rates. The Criterion.) † Catholic program for abandoned babies may have saved Edmonton newborn EDMONTON, Alberta (CNS)—A the Angel Cradle at Grey Nuns and safe-haven program called Angel Cradle, Misericordia hospitals. operated by Covenant Health, may have “In light of Catholic social teaching, saved a newborn baby’s life. our mission is to meet the needs of the A healthy baby was dropped off at most vulnerable and, in this case, there the Grey Nuns Community Hospital in was a positive outcome,” said Gordon Edmonton within the past six months Self, vice president of mission, ethics and under the Angel Cradle program that lets spirituality. parents anonymously leave a baby in a “We can’t lose sight of the desperate cradle within a doorway. circumstances that would lead to this It was the first time a baby has been decision, and we have to remember that abandoned under the Angel Cradle this person chose to leave their baby in HOPE program since it began in Edmonton a safe environment. 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“I think I had a lot of anxiety ahead ADOPTION of time that he would not attach to me continued from page 1 as much because I can’t pick him up and hold him as easily,” she admits. “But I both international and special needs really felt like he did. … He and I sang adoptions—a term which in adoption together several times, and he would say, parlance includes older children and ‘Bravo!’ when we were done.” sibling groups, as well as children with Russ felt the bond, too. unique physical, mental or emotional “He was calling us mom and dad conditions. [Mama and Tate, pronounced TAH-tay, in Katrina says they found Gosho on the Bulgarian] from the very beginning,” he second-to-last page of a list of children says. “I was wondering about that, if we’d from Bulgaria—a country that, unlike have to ease him into that. But right from some other nations, does allow persons in the very beginning he was like, ‘This is my wheelchairs to adopt. dad. This is my mom.’ It was really sweet.” Katrina recalls reading about the boy Another smile lights Katrina’s face as for the first time. she adds, “He’s a really good kid, really “He is such a sweetheart,” she recalls resilient, just a happy child.” of her reaction to his biography. “And then it described him as having the same ‘Getting a jump start’ condition as I did, and I was like, ‘Oh! That Gosho was so happy came as We have to adopt him!’ ” a surprise to the Kellys when they saw Katrina notes that her mom was his environment—living with primarily hesitant at first. non-verbal children, and left for most of Russ and Katrina Kelly hold a Bulgarian flag in their Indianapolis condominium on Nov. 11. The “She was asking me, ‘Are you sure the day in an armchair to watch cartoons couple, members of St. Mary Parish in Indianapolis, are adopting 5-year-old Gosho from Bulgaria who you’re ready for this?’ I said, ‘Yeah, we with no means of moving on his own. has the same medical condition as Katrina—spinal muscular atrophy. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) are. He needs us.’ And my mom said, “He kept staring at my wheelchair,” ‘Well, they all need you.’ And I said, Katrina recalls. “I was wondering, ‘Is he prepared as we can be, but no parent is In addition to sharing their faith, the ‘Yeah, but this one is me, in an orphanage freaked out?’ He’s thinking, ‘Moms aren’t ever prepared. You just kind of take it as Kellys look forward to sharing with in Bulgaria.’ supposed to be in a wheelchair?’ it comes.” Gosho traditions of his new home. “But I figured out pretty quickly he “It’s important to keep his Bulgarian ‘He’s just a resilient, happy child’ was just fascinated by it.” ‘Disabled doesn’t mean “less than” ’ culture in mind, but I’m also very excited And so began the long, complicated When they returned home, the Kellys Part of their support group includes about presenting him with America,” says process of adoption. purchased a manual wheelchair with the their parish community of St. Mary, Russ. “I have this great vision of taking “The paperwork is mind-boggling,” orphanage’s permission, and had it sent where the Kellys spoke after each Mass him to see the Mets play in New York, says Katrina. “There’s a lot of to Gosho “so he could have a little bit of one weekend in November asking for [Indianapolis] Indians [baseball] games bureaucracy, a lot of steps,” including freedom,” says Katrina. assistance with fees and travel costs. here, Colts games, fishing. I’m very obtaining permission from both It is the first of many expenses that “Having spoken to them, they’ll excited about that.” governments, background checks from will come with raising a child with know who he is and who we are, and Due to the difficulty the Kellys every state they ever lived in—which SMA. Gosho will need special doctors, they’ll embrace him with open arms,” discovered of maneuvering a motorized totals four for Russ, 36, who works for an therapists, medical equipment and a says Katrina. wheelchair in Bulgaria, Russ will return electrical contractor in Indianapolis—and wheelchair for life. While most natives of his country to Bulgaria in February or March with overseeing agencies in both countries. But the Kellys are not as intimidated practice the Bulgarian Orthodox faith, Katrina’s mother for a final hearing with a “The fees are certainly high because by the medical challenges as other parents Gosho has not been raised in a particular judge, and then return home with Gosho. you’re paying two agencies—in fact we might be. faith tradition. That situation will change “It’s not us rescuing him,” Katrina says have three, two here and one in Bulgaria,” “I already kind of know what we need in Indianapolis. emphatically. “It’s something different than she says. “There’s a lot of financial to do on the school side, which is kind Gosho will be baptized at St. Mary that. We value life wherever we find it, and challenge, although there’s a lot with of a nice boost,” says Katrina. “We have Church, say the Kellys, who are we’re finding it here with this little boy in domestic adoption, too.” neighbors with a disabled child who have both lifelong Catholics and met on an institution where he’s been devalued. ... Finally last October, the Kellys made been turning us in the right direction, and CatholicMatch.com. We want him, we want him in particular. the 30-hour plane and car ride to Gosho’s I’ve been talking to my mom, since she “Faith has been an important part of He’s not like a second best choice. ... orphanage in Bulgaria. Armed with only a had a disabled child herself. I remember our lives,” says Katrina. “I look forward “I think for us, ‘disabled’ doesn’t mean few Bulgarian phrases and the occasional back to childhood enough to know some to be able to share that with our son. … ‘less than.’ Sometimes, it’s exactly what help of a translator, they finally met their of the things I need to arrange for him, so We want to give him that strong base of a you want, actually. He’s just a kid, a great soon-to-be son. we’re getting a jump start as much as we Catholic faith, and to meet the people in kid who happens to be in a wheelchair. … “He was just so sweet,” Katrina gushes. can.” our community with that same faith.” Our family is complete with him.” “He didn’t speak any English except But there will be some additional Russ, who was at one time a postulant ‘Mickey Mouse’ and ‘Happy birthday.’ We challenges outside of the medical sphere. in New York with the Redemptorist order, (Anyone interested in contributing to help managed though.” “That transition [from the orphanage] agrees. the Kellys with travel expenses and fees in While the Kellys knew language would can be emotional, losing everything he’s “Going to church, getting baptized, adopting Gosho may contact Katrina at be a barrier, Katrina had an additional known,” says Katrina. “But we’ve got getting first Communion, getting the 317-730-6574 or katrina.kelly@ concern. a pretty good support system. We’re as sacraments—that’s so important,” he says. FaegreBD.com.) †

“The stockpiles of armaments which borders,” the pope said. “Despite the “I consider it urgent, then, that POPE have been built up in various countries difficulties, a willingness to engage in genuine policies be adopted to support continued from page 1 must be reduced” and “nuclear weapons dialogue and to resume negotiations the family, on which the future and the must be banned,” particularly given the remains the clearest way to achieving at development of states depend,” he said, forms of ideological colonization by risk that a nuclear conflagration could be last a peaceful coexistence between the adding that “without this, it is not possible the stronger and the wealthier, to the started by accident, Pope Francis said, two peoples.” to create societies capable of meeting the detriment of the poorer and the most quoting St. John XXIII’s encyclical on In a list of world conflicts of concern, challenges of the future.” vulnerable,” he said. peace, “Pacem in Terris.” the pope also pointed to the need to Neglecting families has led to sharply Seven decades after the creation of “In this regard, it is of paramount support “the various peace initiatives declining birth rates in some countries, the universal declaration, Pope Francis importance to support every effort at aimed at helping Syria.” which is a sign of a nation that is said, “it is painful to see how many dialogue on the Korean peninsula, in “The time for rebuilding has now struggling to face the challenges of the fundamental rights continue to be violated order to find new ways of overcoming the come,” he said, which includes not just present and fearful of the future. today. First among all of these is the right current disputes, increasing mutual trust rebuilding destroyed cities, but rebuilding The pope also warned against talking of every human person to life, liberty and and ensuring a peaceful future for the hearts and “the fabric of mutual trust, about migrants and migration “only for personal security.” Korean people and the entire world,” Pope which is the essential prerequisite for the the sake of stirring up primal fears.” War, violence and abortion all infringe Francis said. flourishing of any society.” The movements of peoples have always on these rights, he said. Fostering dialogue is also of primary “There is a need, then, to promote the existed and the freedom of movement—to Not only are innocent unborn importance for Israelis and Palestinians legal, political and security conditions” leave one’s homeland and to return—is a children discarded because they are “in the wake of the tensions of recent for each citizen and to protect all religious fundamental human right, he said. “ill or malformed, or as a result of the weeks,” he said, apparently referring minorities, including Christians, he said. “There is a need, then, to abandon selfishness of adults,” the elderly are often to demonstrations that took place “The right to freedom of thought, the familiar rhetoric and start from cast aside especially when they are infirm, after U.S. President Donald J. Trump conscience and of religion, including the the essential consideration that we are he said. announced he was recognizing Jerusalem freedom to change religion,” must be dealing, above all, with persons,” he Ultimately, the right to life entails as the capital of Israel. Pope Francis upheld around the globe, the pope said. said. working for peace, he said, because had said such a move would further Instead, “it is well-known that the right Another urgent task before humanity, “without peace, integral human destabilize the Middle East. to religious freedom is often disregarded, the pope said, is caring for the Earth. development becomes unattainable.” In his speech to diplomats, the pope and not infrequently religion becomes “One must not downplay the Integral development, in fact, repeated the Vatican’s long-standing either an occasion for the ideological importance of our own responsibility is intertwined with the need for position that any policy change in the justification of new forms of extremism in interaction with nature. Climate disarmament, he said. “The proliferation Holy Land must “be carefully weighed or a pretext for the social marginalization changes, with the global rise in of weapons clearly aggravates situations so as to avoid exacerbating hostilities,” of believers, if not their downright temperatures and their devastating of conflict and entails enormous human and should respect the “the status quo persecution,” he said. effects, are also a consequence of and material costs that undermine of Jerusalem, a city sacred to Christians, Turning from events unfolding on human activity,” he said. development and the search for lasting Jews and Muslims.” the world stage, the pope drew attention Therefore, people must work peace.” “Seventy years of confrontation to the daily reality of families, urging together, he said, including by upholding The adoption of the Treaty on the make more urgent than ever the need countries to support the bedrock of all commitments agreed upon in the 2015 Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons last year for a political solution that allows the stable, creative societies: “that faithful and Paris Accord, and leave “to coming shows how the desire for peace continues presence in the region of two independent indissoluble communion of love that joins generations a more beautiful and livable to be alive in the world, he said. states within internationally recognized man and woman” in marriage. world,” he said. † The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Page 9 Sisters of Providence celebrate milestone jubilees Criterion staff report She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College with a bachelor’s degree In 2017, two Sisters of Providence in education, and from Indiana University of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated with a master’s degree in elementary 75 years in the congregation, seven education. celebrated 70 years, and nine celebrated In the archdiocese, she served as a 60 years. principal at McClelland and Stout Field elementary schools, as program coordinator 60-year jubilarians for the Hispanic Education Center, and Sister Susanne (formerly James) as a lab technician. In Indiana, she also Gallagher, a native of Woodstock, Ill., served in Fort Wayne and Jasper. Currently, entered the congregation on July 22, 1957, she ministers as a volunteer in the and professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1965. Administration Building of the Sisters of She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Providence. Woods College with a bachelor’s degree Sister Patricia (formerly Kevin in education, from Loyola University Joseph) Mahoney, a native of Chicago, in Chicago with a master’s degree in entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1957, religious education and from and professed final vows on Aug. 15, Northern Illinois University with a 1964. She graduated from Saint Mary- master’s in special education. of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s In the archdiocese, she served as a degree in education, and from Illinois teacher in Terre Haute at St. Patrick State University with a master’s degree in School (1960-61) and at the former psychology. St. Margaret Mary School (1963- In the archdiocese, she served 65). She also served in Illinois and as a teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Providence sisters celebrating 60 years of professed vows with the Sisters of Providence pose New Hampshire. Currently, she ministers School in Indianapolis (1962-67). She with the congregation’s leadership team. Posing in the front row are Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, as the assistant director for the Special also ministered in Illinois and Texas. general councilor, left; Sisters Janet Gilligan, Carol Lindly, Carol Meyers and Sister Mary Beth Religious Development Agency in the Currently, she ministers as a volunteer for Klingel, general councilor. Posing in the back row are Sister Lisa Stallings, general councilor, left; Archdiocese of Chicago. the 22nd Police District in Chicago. Sister Arlene Knarzer, Sister Jenny Howard, general councilor; Sisters Mary Catherine Keene and Sister Janet (formerly Janet Marie) Sister Carol (formerly Michaeleen) Susanne Gallagher, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general superior; and Sisters Elizabeth Smigla and Sharon Richards. (Submitted photos) Gilligan, a native of Chicago, entered Meyers, a native of Chicago, entered the congregation on Jan. 7, 1957, and the congregation on Jan. 7, 1957, and professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1964. professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1964. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- She graduated from Saint Mary-of- Woods College with a bachelor’s degree the-Woods College with a bachelor’s in education, and from Northern Illinois degree in education, from Indiana State University with a master’s degree and University with a master’s degree in doctorate in English. early childhood development, and from In the archdiocese, she served as a Indiana University-Purdue University in teacher in Indianapolis at the former Indianapolis with a master’s degree in St. Andrew School (1961-62) and adult education. St. Simon the Apostle School (1962-67). In the archdiocese, she served as a She also served in Illinois, Nebraska, teacher at St. Matthew the Apostle School New York, Oklahoma and in France. (1961-64); in Plainfield as a teacher at Currently, she ministers as an archives St. Susanna School (1984-85); and at assistant and grant writer at Saint Mary- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as an of-the-Woods. instructor of early childhood/Montessori Sister Mary Catherine Keene, a teaching methods. She also served in native of Immaculate Heart of Mary Illinois and Washington, D.C. Currently, Parish in Indianapolis, entered the she ministers as a parish volunteer at congregation on Feb. 2, 1957, and St. Cyprian Parish in River Grove, Ill., professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1964. as an English as a Second Language She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- tutor at the Dominican Literacy Center Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in Melrose Park, Ill., and as a Montessori in music education, from the University of consultant in Chicago. Illinois with a master’s degree in music, Sister Sharon (formerly Charlene) and from Catholic Theological Union/ Richards, a native of Owosso, Mich., Providence sisters celebrating 70 years of professed vows with the Sisters of Providence pose with Catholic Graduate School of Theology entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1957, the congregation’s leadership team. Sitting in front is Sister Lucille Nolan. In the middle row are Sisters Margaret Heese, left, and Maureen Ann McCarthy, Sister Mary Beth Klingel, general councilor; in Chicago with a master’s degree of and professed her final vows on Aug. 15, Sisters Mary Ann Lechner, Joan Matthews, Joyce Brophy and Agnes Maureen Badura. In the back theological studies. 1964. She graduated from Saint Mary- row are Sisters Lisa Stallings, Jeanne Hagelskamp and Jenny Howard, general councilors; and In the archdiocese, she served as a of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general superior. teacher in Terre Haute at the former degree in education, and from Marygrove St. Ann School (1971-77); in Indianapolis College in Detroit with a master’s degree in various ministries for A Caring Place in education. Adult Day Services and Lakeview She has served in Illinois, Maryland Manor Healthcare; and at Saint Mary- and North Carolina. Currently, she of-the-Woods as activities coordinator ministers as a volunteer at St. Alexander for Providence and Owen Halls. She School in Palos Heights, Ill. also served in Illinois and Tennessee. Sister Elizabeth (formerly Ann Currently, she ministers as the activities Martin) Smigla, a native of Chicago, coordinator in Providence Hall at entered the congregation on July 22, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. 1957, and professed final vows on Sister Arlene (formerly Jean Cecile) Aug. 15, 1965. She graduated from Knarzer, a native of St. Michael the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a Archangel Parish in Indianapolis, entered bachelor’s degree in education, and from the congregation on July 21, 1957, and Northeastern Illinois University with a professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1965. master’s degree in special education. She graduated from Saint Mary-of- She has served in Illinois, Maryland, the-Woods College with a bachelor’s Missouri and in the country of Peru. degree in chemistry, from Indiana State Currently, she ministers as a volunteer University with a master’s degree in advocate for immigrants, victims and business administration, and from the prisoners at Taller de San Joseph and University of Kentucky with a master’s Kolbe House in Chicago. degree in library science. In the archdiocese, she served as 70-year jubilarians business officer at the former Ladywood Sister Agnes Maureen Badura, Academy and in various business and a native of Chicago, entered the finance roles at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. congregation on July 22, 1947, and She also served in Illinois, Indiana, professed final vows on Jan. 23, 1955. Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Providence Sisters Mary Patricia Cummings, front left, and Francis Edwards, who celebrated 75 years of Minnesota and Texas. Currently, she Woods College with a bachelor’s degree religious life with the Sisters of Providence in 2017, pose in the front row with Sister Mary Beth Klingel of ministers in grant research, data analysis in mathematics, and from Marquette the congregation’s leadership team. Shown in the back row are: from left, Sisters Jenny Howard and Lisa and accounting at Guérin College University with a master’s degree in Stallings, general councilors; Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general superior; and Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, Preparatory High School in River Grove, mathematics. general councilor. Ill., and the Special Religious Development In the archdiocese, she served as served in California, Florida, Illinois, She graduated from Saint Mary-of- Agency for the Archdiocese of Chicago. a teacher in Indianapolis at St. Philip Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. the-Woods College with a bachelor’s Sister Carol (formerly Richard Ann) Neri School (1958-61); in Terre Haute Sister Joyce (formerly Robert Ellen) degree in education, and from Indiana Lindly, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., as a volunteer for the Wabash Valley Brophy, a native of Joliet, Ill., entered State University with a master’s degree in entered the congregation on Feb. 2, 1957, Health Center; and in various roles at the congregation on July 22, 1947, and education. and professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1964. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She has also professed final vows on Jan. 23, 1955. See JUBILEES, page 16 Page 10 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018

and other family members. It’s year-round CCSV fundraising. Now we’re looking at some continued from page 1 kind of food distribution to families. ‘Jeopardy!’ champion will speak We’ve realized medicine is not enough if graduated and where he was a member of people go to bed hungry.” at 22nd annual Celebrating Catholic the board of regents for eight years. It’s a goal he shares with his wife. He also served for 15 years on the “She’s my rock for over 30 years, School Values program archdiocese’s development and loan fund providing a loving and peaceful home committee, helping parishes, schools and and allowing me to serve my diverse “Jeopardy!” champion and longtime used their Catholic education to make a agencies complete their capital projects. communities. We’re from the same Catholic educator Sister Carol Cimino difference in the lives of people. “My focus has always been, ‘I’m going small town. We met when I went back in will be the keynote speaker for the Tickets may be purchased for $75 at to make myself and my family better, but 1984.” archdiocese’s 2018 Celebrating Catholic www.archindy.org/ccsv/purchase 2018. I’m also going to make my community It’s all part of a history that connects School Values For information about the event, better. If the big community is not better him to Nigeria and Indianapolis, a reception and contact Joni Ripa at 317-236-1444 or off, it does not matter what happens to my connection in which Catholic education awards program on 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1444. family.’ ” has always played a huge role for him. Feb. 22. A member of the Sisters of His idea of his bigger family continues “It’s given our children the full The reception will St. Joseph, Sister Carol is the to include his homeland. balance about what life is about— begin at 5:30 p.m. superintendent of schools for the He has always been involved in community service, competition and at the Crowne Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y., overseeing the Nigerian community in central camaraderie through sports, education, Plaza Hotel in 50 elementary and high schools in the Indiana, helping to form and serving as faith and being a good human being—a Indianapolis, in the western part of the state. the president of the Umunna Cultural holistic person. hotel’s Grand Hall of She has also served in a variety Association of Indianapolis—“the “I’ve always liked the idea that you Sr. Carol Cimino, Union Station. The of positions in Catholic education, oldest and most publicly active African could take a child from a wealthy home S.S.J. awards program will including as a teacher, principal, organization in central Indiana.” and a child from a poor home, and put follow at 7 p.m. development director and consultant. He and his wife Ukamaka—and often them in uniforms, and no one would The event will recognize and thank the The author of several articles, their children—also return at least once a know they were different. It opens those many donors who have contributed millions pamphlets and two books, Sister Carol year to Nigeria. children to understanding other people. of dollars through the Institute of Quality is proudest of the fact that she is still “We take medicine and supplies,” If you can understand people and tolerate Education (IQE) to help children receive the only religious woman to have been he says. “We’ve opened a primary care them, then we can solve any problem on a Catholic education in the archdiocese. It a three-day champion on the television center for people who can’t afford it, this planet. If we can’t do that, we won’t also will honor four individuals who have quiz-game show “Jeopardy!” † through fundraisers from me and my wife be able to get anywhere.” † Award winner leads outreach embraced by men’s club, parish By John Shaughnessy So does seeing how so many people in “When you see all these things going his life—and how that faith-based approach the men’s group of Immaculate Heart of on, it gives you a good feeling,” he says. has left its mark on their children. At 78, Gary Ahlrichs mentors a high Mary Parish in Indianapolis work together “It’s gotten beyond the men’s group. It’s “We tried to establish a Catholic school student who is a refugee from to make a difference in the lives of at-risk more of a parish mission now.” spiritual home life,” he says. “And we Africa. children at St. Anthony School. Ahlrichs’ dedication to his parish felt that Catholic schools echoed that The grandfather of When Ahlrichs helped re-start the has always been his mission. The and made it stronger. It was expensive at 11 is also helping a parish’s men’s group in 2001, then-pastor father of five has coached boys’ and times, but we never questioned it.” 75-year-old woman Father Jeffrey Godecker suggested the girls’ basketball in the Catholic Youth He wants that same gift for the learn to read through group have an outreach mission, which Organization. He’s led the parish’s blood children at St. Anthony School. an Indianapolis spurred Ahlrichs’ desire to help a Catholic drive, served on the parish council, and “A couple of things come with a literacy program. school in the inner city. been an usher, a lector and extraordinary Catholic education. One is the discipline. And he tutors a Seventeen years later, that commitment minister of holy Communion during One is the environment of Christian values. fourth-grade student continues as the men’s group and other Masses at Immaculate Heart of Mary. For these kids to be in a Catholic‑Christian at St. Anthony School parish members have painted, raised funds, And he and his wife of 56 years, environment day in and day out makes a Gary Ahlrichs in Indianapolis. cooked lunches, granted scholarships, Shirley, were sponsors for engaged difference in their lives. They’re going to “I guess it’s because I’ve been so lucky, performed maintenance, bought sports couples for more than 20 years. have to make some tough decisions in life, and life has been so good to me,” says equipment, conducted health screenings “I’ve always believed that if you and this environment will help them make Ahlrichs, a recipient of the archdiocese’s and provided support for artistic and belong to something, you need to do those decisions.” 2018 Celebrating Catholic School Values musical programs at St. Anthony. something,” he says. “I feel extremely That goal keeps motivating Ahlrichs. Career Achievement Award. “At some It’s why Ahlrichs doesn’t view the blessed to be a part of this parish. I love “The idea of sharing your experiences point, you have to give back. It’s the right Career Achievement Award as a personal being involved with the community.” with young people—and helping them— thing to do. I feel it keeps me connected honor, but as an honor for the men’s He also appreciates the difference that is a good reason to get out of bed in the to the world. And it gives me pleasure.” group and even the parish. 16 years of Catholic education have made in morning.” † Honored couple build a life of caring on foundation of faith, family By John Shaughnessy married now, the foundations of faith of St. Vincent de Paul, and they’re regulars “We were building houses in Jamaica and family have continued to mark their at the parish’s perpetual adoration chapel. in 2012, and I asked a priest there why The story of Dan and Jan Megel begins relationship. So has another cornerstone— They also serve as extraordinary ministers the people were so happy when they in an unlikely setting for two young combining their efforts for the good of of holy Communion at parish Masses, and have nothing, and so many people in our people to meet. their community. Dan makes visits and takes Communion to country who have a lot of money and They were first attracted to each other at a That combination has led the couple homebound members of the parish. possessions look so down,” Dan recalls. college party in from St. Mary Parish in North Vernon to be The Megels, who live on a cattle-raising “He said, ‘You know, it took a while for the Benedictine honored as recipients of the archdiocese’s farm that has been in Dan’s family since me to figure it out. They have nothing Monastery 2018 Celebrating Catholic School Values 1862, are also both insistent that their desire between them and God. When they get Immaculate Career Achievement Award. to be there for others has been shaped by up in the morning, they look up to heaven Conception in Just consider some of the commitments their Catholic education, their teachers and and thank God for another day.’ Ferdinand, Ind., that these parents of four grown children their parents. “We saw the same thing in Haiti. We’ve with at least three and grandparents of nine have made to “Because of my parents, it was tried not to make money and possessions religious sisters faith, family and community. imbedded in me,” Jan says. “I felt I was our goal because they block us from God.” joining the fun. Dan taught confirmation classes being called to something special. And Even as they’re learning new They talked for youths at St. Mary Parish for more the sisters who taught me made us all feel dimensions of their life, the foundations Dan and Jan Megel through the than 30 years while Jan served as a special. You knew they cared about you. of faith and family that helped to first night, and the next morning they attended second‑grade teacher at the parish school They knew each of you personally. connect them still endure. Mass together with their friends. And the for 21 years, preparing her students to “With good things, you have to pay it “You put it all in God’s hands, and it more they got to know each other, the receive the sacraments of reconciliation back.” will be OK,” Jan says. “And when you more they learned how important faith and their first Communion. The couple has also traveled on put us together, we’ve raised happy and and family were to both of them. Since retiring in 2014, Jan continues mission trips to Jamaica and Haiti, where caring children and grandchildren.” Three months later, they were engaged. to volunteer at the school as a librarian, their group’s goal is to build houses Dan adds, “I’ve always felt lucky that And three months after that, they were and Dan continues his dedication to the and wells for water. Their time in each we met at that party. I’ve always been married. Knights of Columbus. They both help of those countries has also taught them able to feel I’ve not been alone. We’ve Through the 46 years they’ve been people in need through the local Society another guiding approach to their lives. always been there for each other.” †

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By David Gibson to apologize to me for delaying his Baptism is no mere formality in child’s baptism so Christian life. “It is an act that touches long. the depths of our existence,” Pope Francis But I did not remarked in January 2014, speaking think he owed four days before the feast of the Baptism me an apology. of the Lord, when contemporary popes Instead, I customarily baptize babies in the Vatican’s encouraged him Sistine Chapel. to be happy about I do not know all the reasons Pope the decision now Francis accented the word “formality” reached by his in telling what baptism is not. But family and to obviously, to regard baptism as a look forward to formality, something like an academic a happy, heartfelt society’s initiation ceremony, would be celebration of the to misunderstand it entirely. fast-approaching The pope was concerned that some baptismal day. Christians may view baptism only as “a Christians formal act of the Church to give a name” always considered to a child. More than that, he wanted to call baptism an event attention to baptism’s far-reaching effects. to celebrate. Yes, Baptism, along with the sacraments the weeks leading of confirmation and the Eucharist, up to Easter, “configures us to the Lord and turns us the principal into a living sign of his presence and of occasion for his love,” said the pope. baptisms during Mentioning baptism on another 2014 the Church’s early occasion, Pope Francis observed that it centuries, were a “regenerates us in Christ, renders us a part time of penitence. Jacob Rivera, 6, is baptized by Father Ilyas Gill during a Feb. 7, 2016, Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. of him and unites us intimately among We know these Pope Francis has said baptism “is an act that touches the depths of our existence.” (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, handout) ourselves as limbs of the same body, of weeks as Lent. which he is the head.” Afterward, however, it was time to would the hearing be? If the whole body Baptized Christians celebrate the The risk in viewing baptism as rejoice. Jesuit Father Josef Jungmann, were hearing, where would the sense of rewards of life in Christ’s living body. a formality is that it might also be an important 20th-century historian of smell be? … But as it is, there are many But they also are charged with doing their considered unimportant. This is a genuine the Church’s worship and sacramental parts, yet one body” (1 Cor 12:17-18). part to ensure that the faith community concern in times when reports of a life, wrote that “as early as the second Notably, all these parts are concerned actually is “a gathering of friends” and decreasing number of infant baptisms century, people regarded … the entire “for one another,” and “if [one] part “companions” for others who suffer and often have been heard. seven weeks which followed Easter as a suffers, all the parts suffer with it” experience dark times. The underlying causes of this decline festal time.” (1 Cor 12:25-26). In the thinking of many, a undoubtedly are complex. Some new But what is celebrated? Whenever I think of Christ’s living formality refers to life’s red tape. It is parents may harbor anger, disappointment Baptism “grafts” believers “as a living body, I remember the warm, inviting inconsequential, something quickly to or simply indifference related to the member onto Christ and his Church,” words of Pope Benedict XVI when he consign to the past. But baptism cannot be Church. Many may be unaware of what Pope Francis said. In the language of baptized 10 infants in January 2006. consigned to the past. others find rewarding about life in the St. Paul, each baptized person becomes ‘Through baptism,” he stressed, “each That is why Pope Francis Christian community. part of Christ’s body. child is inserted into a gathering of encourages Christians to discover and There are parents, too, who make no Paul had much to say about Christ’s friends, who never abandon him in life or remember the date of their baptism. firm decision one way or the other about living body and its members’ diversity— in death, because these companions are Otherwise, he fears, they could “lose baptism after a child’s birth; no baptism their varied backgrounds, roots, talents God’s family.” awareness of what the Lord has done” takes place. Years later, the question arises and needs. But “we were all baptized into He added, “This group of friends, this in them and think of their baptism only again, and for some the answer now is one body,” Paul said (1 Cor 12:12-29). family of God … will always accompany as a past event. affirmative. The living, mystical body of Christ, him, even on days of suffering and in However, the pope stated, “we are called Something like this happened for a therefore, “is not a single part, but many” life’s dark nights.” to live out our baptism every day.” participant in a parish class I lead to (1 Cor 12:12). Yet each part is needed, Isn’t becoming grafted onto such a prepare parents for their child’s baptism. valued. Paul illustrated this point by writing: community reason enough to celebrate (David Gibson served on Catholic News At one point, this parent appeared about “If the whole body were an eye, where baptism? Service’s editorial staff for 37 years.) † Scripture suggests infants were baptized in the earliest days of the Church

By Daniel S. Mulhall Lydia, “a worshiper of God,” who was so and other relatives, family servants or even moved by Paul’s message of salvation in slaves. Why would any infants or young The Catholic practice of baptizing Jesus that she and her whole household children in the family not be included? infants is an “immemorial tradition of the were baptized (Acts 16:12-15). The Church’s understanding of Church” according to the Catechism of the A similar story occurs in Acts 16:25- the sacrament of baptism—not just Catholic Church (#1252). 34. Paul and Silas are in prison for the practice of infant baptism—has Documents exist from as early as the preaching the Gospel when they are set been shaped by these particular Bible second century that explain the practice, free by an earthquake. Their jailer, seeing passages. Baptism, the catechism says, calling infants “children of God,” a the earthquake as an omen from God is a celebration of new birth in Christ phrase used only for those who had been asks, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Jesus that frees us from “the power baptized, and explicitly mentioning the (Acts 16:30) of darkness,” and brings us “into the baptism of infants, the 1980 “Instruction He is told, “Believe in the Lord Jesus realm of the freedom of the children of on Infant Baptism” states. Infant baptism and you and your household will be God” (#1250). was particularly strong in Africa, the saved” (Acts 16:31). Acts reports that “he In baptism, we experience the “sheer instruction also notes. and all his family were baptized at once” gratuitousness of the grace of salvation,” While the Bible does not explicitly (Acts 16:33). not because of anything we do or say, but mention infant baptism, it quite likely Other passages that refer to the baptism simply through the freely given gift of developed in the earliest days of the of entire households include Acts 18:8 God’s saving love for us (#1250). Isn’t the Church. As the catechism puts it, “it is and in St. Paul’s First Letter to the baptism of whole households, including quite possible that, from the beginning Corinthians, where Paul acknowledges infants, a perfect example of this? of the apostolic preaching, when whole that he had “baptized the household of Jesus said, “Let the children,” including ‘households’ received baptism, infants Stephanas” (1 Cor 1:16). infants, “come to me” (Lk 18:16), but he may also have been baptized” (#1252). While none of these passages explicitly calls us all, whatever our age at baptism, There are several passages in the Bible mentions the baptism of infants, infants are to live a life of faith. Baptism marks the Pope Francis baptizes one of 28 babies in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Jan. 8, 2017. that mention the baptism of “households.” not explicitly omitted either. The use of the beginning of that life of faith, not the end. Jesus said, “Let the children,” including infants, The first appears in Acts 16, which word “household” suggests that everyone “come to me,” but he calls us all, whatever our records the story of St. Paul’s visit to that lived as a part of that family would (Daniel S. Mulhall is a catechist living in age at baptism, to live a life of faith (Lk 18:16). Philippi in Macedonia. There he met have been baptized—including children Louisville, Ky.) † (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) Page 12 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Twenty Something/ Sister Blandina Seagle’s exploits in the Old West Christina Capecchi As I was growing up in Huntington, in a dilapidated adobe hut, and she was who was in New Mexico. Sister Blandina On cracked knuckles Ind., we kids went to a western movie every determined to build a more adequate didn’t realize that there were two Billy the and self-care: a Saturday afternoon at the Tivoli Theater. We structure. At first she didn’t receive any Kids. The original, and the one she knew, watched Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Hopalong offers of help, and she had no funds. was Arthur Pond, also known as William resolution for 2018 Cassidy, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, Red Nevertheless, she took a crowbar and began LeRoy. He eventually was killed by a lynch The themes emerge predictably. When Ryder and Little Beaver, to demolish the old building by herself. The mob on May 23, 1881. Bonney, the more it comes to New Year’s resolutions, we Tim Holt and Johnny townspeople soon began to help. famous Billy the Kid, was allegedly killed gravitate toward the biggies: get healthy, get Mack Brown. It’s no Shortly after she got there, Sister by Sheriff Pat Garrett on July 14, 1881. organized, get a life. We vow to travel more, wonder that I enjoy Blandina stopped the lynching of a man On still another occasion, Sister read more, save more and volunteer more. stories about the Old who had shot another man. She walked Blandina went out alone, with a We conjure visions of the expansive, to live West. the shooter through the lynch mob to crucifix held aloft, to meet some life to the fullest. Therefore, I’ve the bedside of the dying man he had Apache Indians who were about to Scan Twitter, and long enjoyed stories of shot, persuaded him to seek forgiveness, go on the warpath after a white man you’ll find a multitude the exploits of Sister and then talked the wounded man into had murdered one of their people. She of plans. Blandina Seagle. Her forgiving him. The shooter went to trial. stopped the anticipated warfare. “In 2018, I will cause for canonization One of the main stories about Sister After years in Trinidad, Sister Blandina skydive. No exceptions.” is underway. Blandina was her relationship with Billy was transferred to Santa Fe and then to “Put myself out Born in Italy in 1850, she came to the the Kid. It was said that she won Billy Albuquerque, N.M., where she continued there. Don’t be afraid of United States when she was 4 and entered the Kid’s friendship after she treated a to display her determination to help the making a mistake.” the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati while in member of his gang who had been shot pioneers. In Santa Fe, she begged money “No more plastic her teens. She was sent to Trinidad, Col., a when no one else would help him. When from miners and railroad workers to build bags!!” rendezvous for outlaws, when she was only Billy came into Trinidad planning to kill a three-story hospital. In Albuquerque, she “I’d like my life to be 22. She began the first public school there, the doctors who had refused to care for his battled the town’s politicians to win funds as on point as my eyebrows in 2018.” and then a private academy and a hospital. companion, Sister Blandina met him on for her school and hospital. “I resolve to use my cookbooks more When Sister Blandina wanted the street and talked him out of it. She eventually was transferred back often!” something done, she did it. When she It later came out, though, that this to Cincinnati where she died in 1941 at “2018 is the year we say goodbye to my arrived in Trinidad, she started her school Billy the Kid was not William Bonney, age 91. † auto loan.” “I’m just going to leave the past in the It’s All Good/Patti Lamb past.” My inspiration sprang from three cracked knuckles on my right hand—the casualty The ‘meantime’ is all we’ve got, be thankful to God for it of a biting winter and dry skin. At first, I A New Year is upon us. Flip on any The list goes on. And on. The most important living we can do is ignored them. But I nicked them enough television or radio station and we’re Do you ever find yourself chasing right now, Jennifer said. She has inspired that I finally took the time to bandage them. bombarded with messages reminding us happiness, telling yourself that if you me to do a better job of loving those God The simple relief that provided gave me of our New Year resolutions. We hear could just get through this or that, then has placed in today’s path. pause. commercials encouraging us to lose it’s smooth sailing ahead? One day, a diagnosis might come our This year, I’m resolving to practice the weight, quit smoking, A colleague with whom I work and way that we’re not expecting. Or we might art of self-care—and to do so within a faith- eat healthier, go back consider to be a friend and mentor is a receive a call with horrific news that there’s based framework, as a spiritual exercise. to school, get to the gifted writer. One day, Jennifer told me been a tragic event involving a loved one. I want to take better care of myself so I gym and much more. that she plans to write a book called In the Ordinary days, surrounded by those can grow more fully into the person God Marketers remind Meantime. we love, even if those loved ones drive us designed me to be. us that reaching She said that we’re all chasing straight to Crazy Town, are blessed days. St. Francis de Sales is guiding my way. our goals will bring something, but until we get there—wherever Most of life happens in the meantime, He was a prolific writer whose achievement us happiness and “there” is—we’re living in the meantime, Jennifer reminds me, so I need to stop was paved by patience and perspective. fulfillment. I suppose which can also be called the present. wishing my kids’ science fair projects “Be gentle with yourself,” he wrote. “It is a resetting of the It’s important to be present in the away and enjoy them already. Creating a unjust to demand something of yourself that physical calendar is a unglamorous, ordinary moments, Jennifer science fair board with Henry for three is not in you.” good time to push goal chasing. told me. Whether that’s time spent hours on an unseasonably warm Saturday It might sound like the mantra for an For some of us, however, this sense of supervising your children’s homework, or afternoon in December is an opportunity anti-resolution, a permission slip to try less, goal chasing isn’t limited to early January. working in an office where there’s more to spend time together. but it contains the seeds for a more loving, I’ll explain what I mean. I fall into the work than people to do it. The meantime I ask all of you prayer warriors to please creative way, an abundance made possible unfortunate habit of making statements is a blessing, she assured me, because it’s include my friend Jennifer in your prayers. when you put on your own oxygen mask like this. “If I could just [insert goal du all you’ve got and you’ll never get it back. She believes in the power of prayer, and first. jour here], then all will be well.” Jennifer recently shared that she tells me that she can feel those prayers I’m also entering into conversation with Recent issues I’ve inserted into the is fighting cancer. Her first surgery lifting her. But she has a long way to go. Catholics I admire to deepen my thinking statement above include, but aren’t limited to: transpired just before Christmas. Let’s savor every day of this New and help my goal stick. I like to hear the —Sell the house. On the afternoon she made our work Year, even if it’s not how we would’ve details of what self-care looks like in action. —Get my son through this semester. team aware of this, she told us it’s going envisioned it. The meantime is all we’ve My pastor connects with friends or picks —Understand how to get through to her. to be a long road. She asked for prayers got, and we’re thankful to God for it. up a good novel. My sister-in-law pours a —Pay off the (item). for the journey. Later that evening, tall glass of Fairlife chocolate milk. —Lose enough weight to fit back into my Jennifer texted me to see if I was OK. She (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna For my mom, a full-time granny nanny, pants. was more concerned about me processing Parish in Plainfield, is a regular columnist self-care happens on Wednesday evenings —Get a good night’s sleep. the information than her own well-being. for The Criterion.) † when she joins fellow 60-somethings at a nearby grade school for tap-dance class. Our Works of Charity/David Bethuram They dance to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling”—“I got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good soul in my feet”— Embrace a journey of service, ring in 2018 with joy, hope and love and for an hour, their movement becomes Happy New Year from Catholic Charities hands and heart of Jesus in our world today. with “love.” Pope Francis reminds us music, heel to toe, toe to heel. of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis! As I We look forward in hope as we continue that when we love one another, we are Wednesdays are when my friend Roxane reflected on “ringing” in the new year, I to address the needs and struggles of the loving and serving Christ. Now, the pope doubles down on self-care: hitting the was reminded of the tradition of ringing people of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. I is calling us to share a journey with our treadmill at the YMCA by day and heading bells in our Church. am often reminded of the memorable lines neighbors—all our neighbors, not only to an hour of adoration by night. As Catholics, we ring beginning A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the those who live near us, look like us, speak My aunt Jan also combines prayer and bells to create a joyful best of times; it was the worst of times.” like us or pray like us. Our neighbors exercise, often walking as she prays the noise during Mass. Sharing this true story, from our own era, of include many of the world’s most rosary. Reconciliation is another gift she Church bells are also two communities side by side where we live, vulnerable people—migrants and refugees embraces. used to call attention to one can be seen as experiencing the best of fleeing war, poverty and persecution; “I like to have something on the horizon announcements being times and the other—quite the opposite. people who seek only basic needs and a to look forward to,” she added. Her dream made, to remember an We are challenged to go beyond the path forward. Just like us, they are children of walking the Camino del Santiago, for event, to signal an alert first glance of a community experiencing of God, deserving of dignity and love. We instance, requires that she stay fit, ready for for safety, or simply to the best of times to seeing “another city” as a Church are answering the pope’s call the opportunity. “And I like to practice the mark the time of day. among us—of people trapped in pockets of to encounter and walk with these migrants art of having fun!” As we “ring” in 2018, what do we want persistent poverty. Look into the shadows and refugees in support and solidarity. As we settle into 2018, I’m paying to celebrate, to accomplish and to focus on? and side streets, and you find frustration and Yes, the bells are ringing for Catholic attention to the little forms of self-care that What will the bells ring for in your life? hopelessness, along with a daily debilitating Charities in 2018—let’s ring them far and renew me: a citrus-scented face scrub that At Catholic Charities, we’re ringing in level of stress that tears families apart. wide! We invite you to bring your passion makes me feel squeaky clean, writing thank- the new year with “joy.” We celebrate the Christ’s message is clear: “Love thy and light, your care and commitment. you notes with a gel pen on cardstock paper, dedicated men and women in our many neighbor as thyself.” When you support the Embrace a vision that strengthens a pretty stamp, a morning prayer, a brisk programs and ministries serving the frail, work of our charity ministries like Catholic families—and enables Indiana’s poor to walk, a hot bath. the poor, the forgotten and the struggling. Charities or the Society of St. Vincent become rich in self-sufficiency. I know it is pleasing to God when we We rejoice in their continued commitment de Paul, we live that message. We help Thank you for embarking on this care for ourselves, recognizing his great to the ministries of charity, and we the most vulnerable and at-risk, thousands journey of service with us in the new year! love for each of us and acting on it. It may celebrate their many achievements in 2017. of your neighbors—people battered by not be as dramatic as skydiving, but it can We’re also ringing in the new year with homelessness and lack of employment, (David Bethuram is executive director of be just as profound. “hope.” In the face of unforeseen challenges, strained by a lack of resources and the archdiocesan Secretariat for Catholic we know we must be the source of hope education—with many more unserved. Charities. E-mail him at dbethuram@ (Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer during difficult times. It is our calling as the Finally, we’re ringing in the new year archindy.org.) † from Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) † The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Page 13

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings The Sunday Readings Monday, January 15 Friday, January 19 1 Samuel 15:16-23 1 Samuel 24:3-21 Sunday, January 14, 2018 Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11 • 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 Mark 2:18-22 Mark 3:13-19 • 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 • John 1:35-42 Tuesday, January 16 Saturday, January 20 1 Samuel 16:1-13 St. Fabian, pope and martyr The First Book of Samuel is the Instructing the Christians in Corinth Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28 St. Sebastian, martyr source of the first reading for this in this fact seems for some to be Mark 2:23-28 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27 weekend. Originally, First and Second excessive for Paul. However, it should be Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7 Samuel were one volume. At some remembered that Corinth was known at Wednesday, January 17 point in history, an the time as a virtual capital of lewdity and Mark 3:20-21 editor divided them vice. St. Anthony, Abbot into the two volumes, St. John’s Gospel furnishes the last 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Sunday, January 21 so two volumes reading. It is a story about the decision Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time appear in Bible to follow Jesus by Simon, later known as Mark 3:1-6 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 translations today. Peter, and Simon’s brother, Andrew. In the Psalm 25:4-9 As the title of story, Jesus intrigues Andrew and Simon. Thursday, January 18 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 these books implies, They follow him. The Lord then invites 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 the central figure is them to be Apostles. Mark 1:14-20 Samuel, a prophet They recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Psalm 56:2-3, 9-14 active centuries Jesus calls Peter to a new life, even giving Mark 3:7-12 before Christ. him a new name, Cephas, often translated Prophets were highly revered as Peter. throughout the history of the chosen Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle people. They were seen as God’s Reflection special representatives, but also The Church, in the majesty and glory personally holy and devoted to God. At of its liturgy, in a profound gaze into The Church regulates the number of times, prophets initially resisted their the reality of Jesus, born in Bethlehem, calling. Such was the case of the great recorded for us in the Gospels, called Masses a priest may daily celebrate prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel and Jeremiah. us all to celebrate the birth of Christ at However, after all was said and done, Christmas. Recently I visited a parish in Ohio. I, too, am an inmate; I have served they accommodated themselves to On Christmas, the Church revealed QI was there to attend the 8:30 a.m. 23 years of a 15 years-to-life sentence. God’s will and accepted the call to be to us that Jesus was the son of Mary, Mass on Dec. 24. Before Mass, the I have been denied three times by the prophets. therefore a human, as she was only regular priest announced that there parole board because of the “nature of the These figures were admired because human despite her unique holiness and would be a substitute priest for that Mass crime”—which is a constant, unchanging the call to be a prophet was seen coming singular place in the divine plan of because of the limit fact, although I have changed positively from God himself. redemption. of “three Masses a from the very core of my being. In this weekend’s reading, God calls Two weeks later, it celebrated for day.” (The regular God comes to me often in the Samuel. This occurs according to God’s us the feast of the Epiphany, revealing priest was scheduled darkness and reminds me of his love. I plan. Samuel is open to hearing God, then to us the fact that Jesus, born in to celebrate a trust him and know that he has forgiven indeed ready to hear God, but Samuel Bethlehem, was divine, the Son of God, different Mass that me, even though the system has not. cannot hurry the divine plan. and that redemption is God’s gift for all morning and then Even in prison, he brings people into St. Paul’s First Epistle to the people. two Christmas Eve my life to encourage my spirit, so that Corinthians supplies the second So these past several weeks have been Masses later in the I can live for him and with the hope of reading. Many of the Pauline times in which the Church, with the day.) pleasing him somehow. writings have their luster in their greatest joy and hope, has told us about Is this “three- The inmate in Missouri should ask clear revelation of the bond between the Lord. He is the Savior of the world! Mass rule” a strict law of the Church to see a priest who can offer him some true believers and Jesus who, in the Now, the Church asks us in the or a guideline? If it’s a law, could it counseling and the help of the sacraments. incarnation, is both human and divine. readings this weekend to consider how be overturned in an emergency? For The death penalty would mean that Satan Truly committed Christians, in faith we are to respond personally to these example, say a large parish with two won, the prison system won and God lost. and baptism, are inseparably bound to marvelous facts. By the mere fact we priests had one get sick and no substitute It would be cheating the Lord out of the Jesus, both in a shared human nature, but are of the Church, or at least interested could be found: Would a Mass (or two) redemptive life he wants to give. also in the share of divine life given to in God, we are being touched by God’s have to be canceled? (Virginia) Let the Missouri inmate know that he believers by Christ. grace. God calls us. He offers us eternal is worth so much to God. He should help This supernatural bond, the very life in Christ. Although it may surprise many God by working with him, not against keystone of personal salvation, requires How should we respond? St. Paul gives ACatholics to learn this, the Church him. God loves this man and is on his Christians not only to be of spiritual very concrete advice. Samuel, Peter and has for centuries regulated the number of side. (Ohio) faithfulness, but bodily faithfulness as Andrew are examples. We must follow Masses a priest may celebrate in a day, well. They must not allow themselves to Christ, the one and only way to true life primarily to ensure that the Eucharist is I have chosen to run this letter not fall into carnal sin. and peace. † celebrated with the dignity and devotion it Asimply for the advice it offers to deserves. the prisoner in Missouri, but for a larger The current Code of Canon Law says purpose: It shows that every person is that “if there is a shortage of priests, worthy of redemption and capable of My Journey to God the local ordinary can allow priests to it. The Marysville inmate—obviously celebrate twice a day for a just cause, incarcerated for a serious crime—has or if pastoral necessity requires it, even evidently found a spiritual core deep three times on Sundays and holy days of within his soul. obligation” (#905.2). I am reminded of what Pope Francis A New Year In many dioceses, bishops have said in 2015 while visiting a prison in given their priests blanket permission to Philadelphia: “The Lord goes in search of By Ron Lewis invoke this “twice on weekdays, three us; to all of us he stretches out a helping times on Sunday” option. The date to hand. It is painful when we see prison May you sense the which you refer—Dec. 24, 2017—was systems that are not concerned to care for Lord’s presence a Sunday, and so your local pastor was the wounds, to soothe pain, to offer new As you face a new year. not “making up” a rule; the three-Mass possibilities.” May He walk right limit was in place. beside you, For genuine pastoral emergencies, (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Ever unfailing and dear. a bishop is empowered to grant a Doyle at [email protected] and May He be your dispensation even beyond the “three-Mass 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Albany, New York protector, limit”—such as the situation you raise 12203.) † Always guard and where a sudden sickness and lack of a substitute might compromise the need of provide, Readers may submit prose Be your constant the faithful for the Eucharist. companion or poetry for faith column A recent letter in your column from To comfort and guide. The Criterion invites readers to submit Qan inmate in Missouri has been in original prose or poetry relating to faith or my heart in such strong way that I had to experiences of prayer for possible publication write. in the “My Journey to God” column. (Editor’s Note: That letter was from Seasonal reflections also are someone who had been in prison for appreciated. Please include name, address, 25 years and was seeking to have his parish and telephone number with sentence changed from life to the death submissions. (Ron Lewis is a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Clarksville and an Oblate penalty because of what he termed his Send material for consideration to of St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad. Pope Francis venerates a figurine of the “unbelievable suffering,” and the fact that “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, baby Jesus as he celebrates Mass marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, in his heart was “hardened” and he could not 1400 N. Meri­dian St., Indianapolis, St. Peter’s Basilica at the on Vatican on Jan. 1.) (CNS photo/Paul Haring) IN 46202-2367 or e-mail to discover any role that God might possibly [email protected]. † have for him to play in prison.) Page 14 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018

MOSCONI, Myrna, 69, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Indianapolis, Dec. 14. Wife of Frederick Mosconi. Rest in peace Mother of Melissa Craft and Brent Mosconi. Please submit in writing to our office by 10 a.m. Thursday Sister of Frances before the week of publication; be sure to state date of death. Schween, Rada Tilson, Obituaries of archdiocesan priests serving our archdiocese are Ernie, Paul and William listed elsewhere in The Criterion. Order priests and religious Morris. Grandmother of sisters and brothers are included here, unless they are natives 10. Great‑grandmother of the archdiocese or have other connections­ to it; those are of two. separate obituaries on this page. POINTER, Oliver G., BANET, Ray F., 90, St. Mary- Stratman, Charles and Freddie 66, St. Agnes, Nashville, of-the-Knobs, Floyd County, Hirtz. Grandfather of seven. Dec. 28. Husband of Dec. 21. Brother of Joyce Great‑grandfather of 20. Annette Pointer. Father Daugherty. Uncle of one. Great‑great-grandfather of three. of Troy Carroll and BEDEL, David H., 25, HORTON, Rosella, 91, Leroy Pointer. Brother St. Catherine of Siena, Decatur St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, of Sally Dolby, Nancy County, Dec. 24. Husband of Dec. 18. Mother of Janet Johnson, Dorothy Claire Bedel. Son of Thomas Buchberger and Debbie Raimondi, Fran Rudisill and Mary Bedel. Brother Gibson. Grandmother of six. and Vincent Pointer. of Anna Angle, Anthony, Great‑grandmother of seven. Grandfather of 10. Singing in Rome Father Daniel and Joseph Bedel. Great-great-grandmother of two. PRICKEL, Mark A., John A. Romeri directs choirs from U.S. parishes in an Epiphany Festival concert at the Church of Grandson of Hubert Raver. JONES, Richard, Jr., 60, 86, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Ignatius in Rome on Jan. 3. Choirs from the parishes of St. Matthew and Mother Teresa of Calcutta BOMBEN, Emanuele, 77, St. Mary, New Albany, Dec. 18. Morris, Dec. 12. Father in Topeka, Kan., and the children’s choir from the Diocese of Orange, Calif., performed at the concert. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Father of David Jones. Son of of Diane Dierckman, (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Richmond, Dec. 8. Husband of Marilyn Jones. Brother of Ginny Judy Kinker, Brenda Jean Bomben. Father of Andrea Dean, Beth Ott and Kevin Jones. Meyer, Mary Jo Reer, Bomben. Grandfather of two. Jane Tekulve, Nancy, SHANAHAN, Charlotte A., Sister of Marjorie Dickey and Great-grandmother of 12. Donny, Luke, Marvin, Matt and Dolores Elstro. Grandmother of BURTON, Terry L., 68, KNABLE, Ines, 95, Our Lady 81, St. Simon the Apostle, TOSCHLOG, Lorin, 82, Mike Prickel. Grandfather of five. Great-grandmother of 11. St. Mary, Greensburg, Dec. 18. of Perpetual Help, New Albany, Indianapolis, Dec. 26. Wife of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 28. Great‑grandfather of 21. Great-great-grandmother of one. Husband of Linda Burton. Dec. 9. Mother of Nancy James Shanahan. Mother of Richmond, Dec. 8. Father Father of John and Tony Burton. Foster, Dennis and William PRICE, Audrey L., 92, Patricia and Michael Shanahan. SPRINGER, Donald M., of Debi Brim, Lori Roots, Brother of Frances Wilson, Knable. Grandmother of 11. St. Mary, Greensburg, Dec. 20. Sister of Mary Judith Pater, 88, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Sandy Seider and Darin Danny Quiles, Donald and Mark Great‑grandmother of 10. Mother of Kim Anderson, Davis and William Kipp. Dec. 22. Husband of Geraldean Toschlog. Grandfather of 11. Burton. Grandfather of four. Great‑great-grandmother of two. Melody Fletcher, Debbie Grandmother of 10. Springer. Father of Christinia Great‑grandfather of seven. Howard, Chris, Dana and Kevin Poyner and Kelly Springer. CRESPO, Ardella K., 77, KULAWINSKI, Leda M., SHEA, Imelda, 98, St. Mary, TROTTA, Marilyn, 85, Price. Sister of Mary Ann Brother of Delores O’Riley. St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, 89, St. Luke the Evangelist, New Albany, Dec. 14. Mother St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Henderson. Grandmother of 14. Grandfather of two. Dec. 7. Mother of Crystal Indianapolis, Dec. 16. Mother of Suzanne Applegate, Dec. 16. Wife of Paul Trotta, Sr., Crespo. Sister of Connia Nelson, of Laura Marasco, Marian RANFT, Harry, 78, Christ the Barbara Brewer and Timothy STAASHELM, Mary H., Mother of Martha McGillivray, Linda Williams and Ken Green. Miller, Karen Myers, Patty King, Indianapolis, Dec. 13. Shea. Grandmother of six. 92, Our Lady of Perpetual Sarah, Michael and Paul Husband of Jill Ranft. Father Great‑grandmother of nine. DAUGHERITY, Dolores Rosiello, Sue Salzinski and Help, New Albany, Dec. 25. Trotta. Grandmother of 12. of Tami Ranft Howard, Lynn, (Gehlhausen), 88, Holy Spirit, Barbara Willett. Grandmother SMITH, John A., 74, Wife of Paul Staashelm, Sr. Great‑grandmother of eight. Derek, Matthew, Michael and Mother of Gary, James, Paul, Indianapolis, Dec. 6. Mother of 12. Great-grandmother of St. Andrew the Apostle, WETTRICK, Janice, 64, TJ Ranft. Brother of Sysab Jr. and William Staashelm. of Shannon Burns, Teresa and nine. Indianapolis, Dec. 15. St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby Kyle Daugherity. Grandmother Ranft Keating and Mary Jean Father of Leslie and John Grandmother of one. LASHLEY, Mark A., 58, Priest. Grandfather of nine. County, Dec. 13. Mother of of three. St. Joseph, Corydon, Dec. 11. Smith, Jr. Brother of Mary Jane STRONG, Gerald, 75, St. Jude, Adam Wettrick, Sister of Schockeney and Tommy Smith. DAVIS, Edmund D., 86, Husband of LeeAnn Lashley. RANOCHAK, Edward P., Indianapolis, Dec. 17. Husband Laura Kessler, Brenda Moore, St. Simon the Apostle, Father of Mary and Lloyd 94, St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Grandfather of seven. of Sharon Strong. Father of Elizabeth, Sharon and Raymond Indianapolis, Dec. 20. Husband Lashley. Son of Gene and Kaye Nov. 20. Husband of Lucille SMITH, Robert P., 92, Kimberly Sharp, Brenda and Wettrick. Grandmother of one. of Lili Ann Davis. Father of Lashley. Brother of Donna Ranochak. Father of Patty Ann St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Rob Strong. Brother of Harold Beckler, Kathy Mogelson, WINSTON, Sheila A., 57, Kate Davis Flock, Pamela Pluff, Lashley. Floyd County, Dec. 22. Father Strong. Grandfather of six. St. Rita, Indianapolis, Dec. 13. Kimberly Tikijian, Michele Chris Nartker, David, Kevin of Ruth Ann Deuser and LEONARD, William F., and Jim Ranochak. Brother TANNER, Ruth, 92, Daughter of Cleo White. Sister Tobin, Cheryl, Darryl, Gary 89, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Cheryl Goodin. Brother of St. Boniface, Fulda, Dec. 10. of Diane Winston-Allen, and Scott Davis. Brother of of Barb Hillman, Marge Mary Geswein and George Dec. 5. Husband of Patricia Klein, Ellen, Bob and Ron Mother of David Tanner. Wendy Winston-Bullock and Jeanine Hall and Jack Davis. Leonard. Father of Monica Smith. Grandfather of seven. Grandmother of three. Dr. Jeremiah Bwatwa. Grandfather of 12. Ranochak. Grandfather of 11. Great‑grandfather of seven. Huber, Mary MacDonald, Great‑grandfather of 10. Great‑grandmother of two. WISE, Donald W., 57, ECKERLY, George, 94, Anne O’Brien, James, Patrick SNODGRASS, Dorothy, 101, THIEMAN, Charlene T. Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Oct. 3. St. Bartholomew, Columbus, and William Leonard. Brother RAY, Robert H., Sr., 78, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Simon the Apostle, (Geise), 88, St. Gabriel, Father of Julia and Donovan Dec. 12. Father of Anne Eckerly of Margaret Maxwell and Richmond, Dec. 12. Mother of Indianapolis, Dec. 20. Husband Connersville, Dec. 10. Mother Wise. Brother of Mary Beth Lazarz, Susan, Edward and Benedictine Father Sebastian Dianne Baker, Sharon, Gary, of Deborah Barrett and Diane Hughes and Daniel Wise. of Mary Ann Ray. Father of John Eckerly. Grandfather of Leonard. Grandfather of 10. Michael and Ronald Snodgrass. Boulware. Grandmother of six. Grandfather of three. † nine. Great-grandfather of 13. Great-grandfather of three. Christy Whitfield and Cathy Ray. Brother of Irvin Wilson. LINNE, Mary, 84, FAITH, Gloria A., 85, Grandfather of eight. Providence Sister Adelaide Ortegel St. Mary, New Albany, Dec. 11. Annunciation, Brazil, Dec. 20. Wife of Bill Faith. Mother of Mother of Andrew, Anthony RICHARDSON, John L., served in Catholic schools for 45 years and Gus Linne. Grandmother of 83, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Susan Jenkins, Greg, Tim and Providence Sister Adelaide Ortegel died master’s degree at the University of Illinois in Tony Faith. Sister of Jo Jones, four. Great-grandmother of one. Dec. 11. Husband of Mary Richardson. Father of Eddie, on Dec. 13, 2017, at Mother Theodore Hall at Champaign, Ill. Karen Kester, Brenda Sweet, LOVELAND, Mary E., 77, Johnny and Rodney Richardson. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 89. During her 71 years as a member of Kathleen Voyles and Mark St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Brother of Charlotte Kinder, The Mass of Christian Burial was the Sisters of Providence, Sister Adelaide Speth. Grandmother of seven. Nov. 9. Mother of Elizabeth Elizabeth Lanning, Ethel May celebrated on Dec. 28 at the Church of the ministered in education for 45 years in Great-grandmother of five. Roberts and Margaret Toby. and Marilyn Vogel. Grandfather Immaculate Conception at the motherhouse in schools in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts FLEETWOOD, Karen, 57, Sister of Cathy Graninger. of 11. Great-grandfather of 17. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial followed at the and Oklahoma. She also served in a school St. Ambrose, Seymour, Dec. 22. Grandmother of six. RODGERS, Dr. Kevin, 61, sisters’ cemetery. in Antigua in the West Indies from 1997-99. Wife of Kevin Fleetwood. LYNCH, Kevin J., 56, St. Malachy, Brownsburg, Adelaide Blanche Ortegel was born on In the archdiocese, Sister Adelaide served in Mother of Lauren and Jarod St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, Nov. 20. Husband of Ruth June 12, 1928, in Chicago. She entered the campus ministry at Providence Cristo Rey Fleetwood. Sister of Corinne Dec. 14. Husband of Mary Rodgers. Father of Danny, Finnerty. Jo Lynch. Father of Michael Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- High School in Indianapolis from 2007-10. Patrick, Ryan and Sean Lynch. Son of Gabriel and Woods on July 19, 1946, and professed final Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters GILYEAT, Barbara A., 77, Rodgers. Brother of Barbara Mary Lynch. Brother of vows on Jan. 23, 1954. of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, St. Matthew the Apostle, Lloyd. Indianapolis, Dec. 11. Wife Maryrose Martin, Sheila Sieder, Sister Adelaide earned a bachelor’s degree Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the- of Richard Gilyeat. Mother Brian, Dennis, Michael and RUXER, Charlie, 93, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and a Woods, IN 47876. † of Christine Abrams, Angela Peter Lynch. St. Meindrad, St. Meinrad, Dec. 11. Husband of Mary Attebury, Laura Callahan and MCHUGH, Michael J., 74, Providence Sister Margaret Ann Wilson Alice Ruxer. Father of Karen Richard Gilyeat, Jr. Sister of Rita St. Anthony, Indianapolis, Springston, Mark and Terry Dickson. Grandmother of six. Dec. 11. Father of Michelle, ministered in Catholic education, health care Ruxer. Brother of Angela Volz GRAY, James P., 76, Anthony, Bryan, Gregory, and Lee Ruxer. Grandfather of Providence Sister Margaret Ann Wilson, Ann ministered in education for 43 years in St. Agnes, Nashville, Dec. 13. Michael, Patrick, Sean, nine. Great-grandfather of 24. formerly Sister Ann Gerard Wilson, died on schools in Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. Husband of Donna Gray. Father Timothy and Thomas McHugh. Dec. 7, 2017, at Lourdes Hall at St. Mary-of- She also served in her community’s SAHM, William M., 85, of Theresa Gray-Pedersen and Brother of Mary Ellen Reed. the-Woods. She was 89. infirmary from 1954-62. In addition to Grandfather of several. St. Jude, Indianapolis, Dec. 23. Michelle Linton. Brother of The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated ministering in the infirmary, Sister Margaret Father of Kathy Loggan and Michael and Thomas Gray. MCKENNEY, Ward B., Keith Sahm. Brother of Larry on Dec. 19 at the Church of the Immaculate Ann also served in the archdiocese at the Grandfather of seven. 95, St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Sahm. Grandfather of five. Conception at the motherhouse in St. Mary-of-the- former St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village HALEY, Karen A., 64. Nov. 10. Husband of Gladys Woods. Burial followed at the sisters’ cemetery. School from 1953-54 and at Cara School in McKenney. Father of Cynthia SEIB, Donald R., 83, St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Margaret Ann Wilson was born on Dec. 16, Terre Haute from 1971-73. Dec. 18. Mother of Andrea Jay DeCamp, Teresa Tindall, Todd St. Malachy, Brownsburg, 1927, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She entered the After retiring from teaching, she lived in and Ryan Haley. Sister of Paula Kidwell, Molly, Dennis, Erin, Dec. 6. Husband of Marian Gallagher, Jan Gray, Barbara Kelly, Kevin, Patrick and Tim Seib. Father of Diana Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods the Chicago area, accompanying fellow sisters Smith, Gail and John Hudock. McKenney. Grandfather of 29. McKenzie, Daniel and Donald on Jan. 9, 1946, and professed final vows on to medical appointments and caring for their Grandmother of three. Great-grandfather of 35. Seib, Jr.. Grandfather of six. Aug. 15, 1953. pre- and post-surgical needs. She continued to Sister Margaret Ann earned a bachelor’s be a companion to sisters with medical needs HIRTZ, Francis L., 89, MEDVESCEK, Tony L., SCHREIBER, Helen L., St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, 93, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, 87, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, degree at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, after she returned to the motherhouse in 2013. Dec. 27. Father of Delores Dec. 9. Father of Frankie, Dec. 4. Mother of Ray and Roy and a master’s degree at Indiana State Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters of Bowen and Janet Viner. John, Mark, Mike and Richard Schreiber. Sister of Richard University in Terre Haute. Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Brother of Veronica Camp, Medvescek. Grandfather and Weimer. Grandmother of four. During her 71 years as a member of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the- Delores McMunn, Monica great-grandfather of several. Great-grandmother of four. the Sisters of Providence, Sister Margaret Woods, IN 47876. † The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Page 15 Fraternus teaches young men Catholic masculinity By Shayna Tews Father John Hollowell, pastor of Special to The Criterion Annunciation Parish in Brazil and St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man must approached men in both parishes about sharpen another” (Prv 27:17). a year-and-a-half ago and asked if they would like to take an active role in BRAZIL—Battle cries rang out from forming a boys’ group for the young the participants. “Ego sum miles Christi!” men. It was here that the local chapters of “I am a soldier of Christ!” Young men, Fraternus were born. one by one with homemade swords, “Masculinity is a great gift from God, charged at pumpkins on a cool October and that it is not, as some say today, evening. At time’s end, with the pulp left the source of all the world’s problems,” behind in victory, the swordsmen were explained Father Hollowell. “Yes, each judged for their battle cry, style, there are certainly unhealthy and evil agility and more, and understandings of the winner took home masculinity being $20 in prize money. ‘Masculinity is experiencing peddled by our This pumpkin a great crisis today, and so culture, but those slice competition was are forgeries and just one of several many of our young men are counterfeits. Jesus activities as part in need of mentoring about Christ shows us of a group called what authentic masculinity is. how to live out an Fraternus, which has Living out masculinity authentic and life- been leading young is something that has giving masculinity.” Catholic men in The Fraternus Members of Fraternus from St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle enjoy whitewater rafting during western Indiana into to be modeled.’ chapters meet once a ranch experience last spring in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy Father John Hollowell) new territory for just ’ a week, beginning over a year now. —Father John with Comp Time, a vitally important, but Hollowell, The chapters competitive game. the bond between a pastor of in Brazil and Annunciation The group then young man and his Greencastle teach Parish in Brazil listens to “The father or at least another heroic virtue to and St. Paul the King’s Message,” man or Fraternus young men, enabling Apostle Parish a short video clip brother is extremely them to grow into in Greencastle provided by the important. Catholic manhood. national Fraternus “And I think we’re Boys in grades organization which going to see in the future six through 12 are coincides with the how this is going to pay invited to be a part of Fraternus, thereby virtue being taught that week. The young dividends. We’ve had a becoming the next generation of men to men then break off into Squad Time—the lot of success stories this lead the Church. younger students in one group and the year, but I think we’re older in another—where just seeing the tip of the conversation can go more iceberg.” in-depth with the message “Masculinity is for the week. The night experiencing a great ends with a challenge and a crisis today, and so prayer. many of our young “I’ve been pleasantly men are in need of surprised by some of the mentoring about what wisdom that some of our authentic masculinity young men have been able is,” said Father to articulate in our Squad Hollowell. “Living out Time,” said Chris Durcholz masculinity is something of Annunciation Parish, that has to be modeled.” one of the captains of its Over the past year, Fraternus chapter. “I’ve the groups at both gotten a lot out of that. parishes have enjoyed Maybe I didn’t give so forging their own much credit to our youth swords, camping out for having the wisdom, with Mass under the but when I stopped and stars, canoeing, fishing, listened, I was pretty and even a knighting surprised.” ceremony with an Other young people from authentic Fraternus the neighborhood, including sword. non-Catholics, have even Annunciation joined the activities. parishioner Kevin “We’re trying to give Shonk, also a Fraternus our young men within our captain, said the parish and our community brotherhood and the rites an identity of being a man, of passage experienced Abel Bates, a member of Fraternus at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in and within that, there’s during the weekly Greencastle, scales a wall during a Fraternus ranch experience last inherent responsibilities meetings are important spring in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy Father John Hollowell) that you have to care for factors that go beyond Father John Hollowell, pastor of Annunciation Parish in Brazil your family,” explained the Fraternus nights. and St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, explains the rules Durcholz. “Moms are “Whether we go out and play flag within. But it’s friendly competition,” before members of Fraternus at Annunciation Parish take part in a wonderful, and they’re football or [stay] inside because of the Shonk said. “I personally think that pumpkin slice competition. (Photo by Shayna Tews) great, and they are so weather, there’s some kind of competition brings them all closer together, because that holds everybody accountable because you have the team aspect. Employment And so, you hold your Classified Directory other Fraternus brother accountable for his actions, For information about rates for classified advertising, call (317) 236-1454. 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Page 16 The Criterion Friday, January 12, 2018 Catholic groups From the decry end of immigration Bishop Simon Bruté ARCHIVES protection for Salvadorans WASHINGTON (CNS)—As the Catholic Church in the U.S. began observing National Migration Week, a time to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, immigrants, refugees, and human trafficking victims, the administration of President Donald J. Trump announced that it would end an immigration program for thousands of Salvadorans, one of the largest groups of modern-day immigrants in the country and one that includes many Catholics. More than 200,000 Salvadorans, living under a special immigration status in the U.S., now face the prospect of staying in the country illegally or returning to a nation designated as one of the most dangerous in the world not at war, after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Jan. 8 that it was ending a provision called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after Sept. 9, 2019. “The decision to terminate TPS for El Salvador was made after a review of the disaster-related conditions upon Knights of Columbus in Bloomington which the country’s original designation This photo depicts the Knights of Columbus forming an honor guard for the dedication of St. John the Apostle Church in Bloomington was based,” DHS said in a statement. on Oct. 21, 1970. At that time, St. John the Apostle was a new parish that grew out of St. Charles Borromeo Parish. The founding Salvadorans affected can apply to stay pastor was Father Francis Buck. The parish used the church building shown here until 1998, when a new church was built. under a different program, if they qualify, or make plans to return to their home (Would you like to comment on or share information about this photo? Contact archdiocesan archivist Julie Motyka at country, the statement continued. 800-382-9836, ext. 1538; 317-236-1538; or by e-mail at [email protected].) Citizens of El Salvador were able to apply for TPS in 2001 after the Central American nation experienced a series of major 1955. She graduated from Saint Mary- 75-year jubilarians earthquakes. TPS grants a work permit and a JUBILEES of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s Sister Mary Patricia Cummings reprieve from deportation to certain people continued from page 9 degree in music, and from The Catholic (formerly Maria Janice), a native whose countries have experienced natural University of America in Washington with of the former Holy Trinity Parish in disasters, armed conflicts or exceptional In the archdiocese, she served as a a master’s degree in voice. New Albany, entered the congregation situations, to remain temporarily in the teacher at the former Sacred Heart School In the archdiocese, she served on Jan. 7, 1942, and professed final United States. El Salvador had previously in Terre Haute (1995-99), and in various in New Albany as a teacher at the vows on Aug. 15, 1949. She graduated received the designation in 1990 after roles at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She former Holy Trinity School (1950), in from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College thousands of Salvadorans fled to the also served in South Bend, Ind., and in Terre Haute at the former St. Margaret with a bachelor’s degree in education, U.S. seeking refuge from a brutal civil war. California and Illinois. Currently, she Mary, St. Joseph and Sacred Heart from Indiana State University with Supporters of the Salvadorans said ministers as a volunteer at Providence schools (1952-53); and in various roles at a master’s degree in education, and current TPS recipients should be allowed Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She also taught from Catholic Spalding University in to stay because they have built families Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. in Hammond, Jasper and Vincennes, Louisville with a master’s degree in and are firmly rooted in the U.S. and local Sister Margaret (formerly Margaret Ind., in California, Illinois, Maryland, religious studies. faith communities. Bernard) Heese, a native of Robstown, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., In the archdiocese, she served as a Catholic bishops and organizations have Texas, entered the congregation on and in the country of Taiwan. Currently, teacher in Bloomington at St. Charles expressed concern that Salvadorans would June 17, 1947, and professed final vows she ministers in residential services at Borromeo School (1970-71); in be forced to return to a socially unstable on Jan. 23, 1955. Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of- Clarksville at Our Lady of Providence country that is ravaged by gangs, and has She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- the-Woods. Jr./Sr. High School (1971-76); in been designated by various organizations Woods College with a bachelor’s degree Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy, Indianapolis at St. Thomas Aquinas as one of the most dangerous places in the in education, and from Northern Arizona a native of Chicago, entered the School (1953-56), in New Albany at world and one not equipped to absorb such University with a master’s degree in art congregation on Feb. 2, 1947, and Holy Family School (1967-69); as a large-scale repatriation. education. professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1954. a pastoral associate in Jeffersonville A big concern is the 192,000 U.S.-born In the archdiocese, she served as a She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- at St. Augustine Parish (1976-85); children of Salvadoran families. teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas School Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in New Albany at Baptist Hospital “This is yet another ill-conceived (1958-60), and in various roles at in elementary education, and from Indiana (1976‑77); and at Saint Mary-of-the- decision by an administration that ignores Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She also State University with a master’s degree in Woods in residential services. She also the immense contributions to our country served in Arizona, California, Illinois education. served in Fort Wayne and Whiting, Ind., by immigrants and that has lost sight of the and Texas. Currently, she ministers in In the archdiocese, she served as a and in Illinois, Maryland and Washington, United States’ long history as a safe haven residential services at Saint Mary-of- teacher in Indianapolis at St. Anthony D.C. Currently, she ministers in prayer at for people who flee danger abroad,” said the-Woods. School (1951-54) and at St. Philip Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange, Calif., Sister Mary Ann (formerly Robert Neri School (1957-58); in Sellersburg Sister Francis Edwards (formerly chairman of the board of the Maryland-based Ann) Lechner, a native of Jasper, Ind., at St. Paul School (1950-51); and at Francis Bernard), a native of Oklahoma Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. entered the congregation on Jan. 8, 1947, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in various roles. City, Okla., entered the congregation on “By terminating TPS for El Salvador, and professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1954. She also served in Illinois, Maryland, Sept. 8, 1942, and professed final vows hundreds of thousands of people, She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- North Carolina and in Texas. Currently, on Aug. 15, 1950. She graduated from including U.S. citizen children and Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in she ministers in residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with extended family, will be faced with education, and from Indiana State University Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, wrenching decisions about how to proceed with a master’s degree in education. Sister Lucille (formerly Mary from Indiana State University with a with their lives,” Bishop Vann said. “The In the archdiocese, she served as a Lucille) Nolan, a native of Galesburg, master’s degree in mathematics, and from administration fails to address how it teacher in Indianapolis at the former Ill., entered the congregation on July 22, University of Oklahoma with a master’s makes the United States any safer to expel St. Ann School (1967-68 and 1972‑76), 1947, and professed final vows on Jan. 23, degree of library science. people who have been living and working St. Joan of Arc School (1976-81), 1955. She graduated from Saint Mary- In the archdiocese she served as a legally as valued residents of our country. St. Simon the Apostle School (1981-97), of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s teacher in Indianapolis at the former Instead of withdrawing their protections, as a GED coordinator at the Hispanic degree in music education, and from the St. Catherine of Siena School (1948‑50), our government should welcome these Education Center, and a volunteer University of Illinois with a master’s St. Anthony School (1950-52); the long-term, settled members of our financial assistant at La Plaza (2003-10); degree in music education. school is now a Notre Dame ACE communities and find ways to give them a in Plainfield as a teacher and principal In the archdiocese, she served as a Academy), the former St. John Academy permanent path to residency.” at St. Susanna School (1959-65); and in teacher in Indianapolis at the former (1952‑55), the former St. Agnes Academy In a statement, Bishop Joe S. Vasquez various roles at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Bridget School (1950), Holy Cross (1959‑66), the former Ladywood High of Austin, Texas, chairman of the She also served in Lafayette and Central School and the former School (1968-69 and 1971-72); as a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Vincennes, Ind. and in Illinois. Currently, Cathedral Grade School (1968-69); and librarian for Providence Cristo Rey High Committee on Migration, said the she ministers as a volunteer for the Sisters in Terre Haute at the former St. Ann School (2006-08); and in various roles administration’s decision was “heartbreaking.” of Providence Mission Advancement School (1955-56). She also served in at Saint Mary-of-the Woods. She also “We believe that God has called Department. Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma served in Vincennes and Evansville, Ind., us to care for the foreigner and the Sister Joan (formerly Ignatius) and Texas. Currently, she ministers and in California, Illinois, Missouri and marginalized. … Our nation must not Matthews, a native of Columbus, Ohio, as a hospice volunteer and ministry Oklahoma. Currently, she ministers in turn its back on TPS recipients and their entered the congregation on July 22, to homebound in Olympia Fields and residential services at Saint Mary-of-the- families; they too are children of God,” he 1947, and professed final vows on Jan. 23, Sauk Village, Ill. Woods. † said in a statement. †