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CriterionOnline.com July 17, 2009 Vol. XLIX, No. 40 75¢ Continued blessings, unexpected gifts One year later, Julie Molloy and volunteers Submitted photos work to continue the legacy of Anna Molloy and Lucious Newsom

By John Shaughnessy

Just moments earlier, Julie Molloy was wiping away tears, but now she’s smiling and laughing when she considers the question about the unlikely duo that changed her life and inspired countless people in Indiana and across the country to care for the hungry and the needy. The question asks Molloy to consider how her daughter, Anna, and her friend, Lucious Newsom, would react to the way she has continued to keep their combined legacy alive during the year since they both died within 19 days of each other. Flashing a smile first, Molloy imagines the tiny 12-year-old girl in the motorized wheelchair and the larger-than-life 93-year-old man in bib overalls nudging each other as they watch her from heaven. Lucious Newsom and Anna Molloy worked together for years to inspire people to care for the hungry and the needy. In this Then Molloy breaks into a laugh because she is certain 2005 photo, Lucious, right, and Anna, second from right, pose during a groundbreaking ceremony for Anna’s House, a community that her daughter and her friend are laughing at her. service center in Indianapolis that was created to serve people in need. Charlie Caito, left, and Leo Stenz, two loyal supporters of “I bet they’re laughing at me,” says Molloy, a member Anna’s House, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. of St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis. “I’m a ‘Nervous Nellie’ type who is always wondering, ‘How are we going to get dignity and everything he had. Julie Molloy, left, this done? Do we have enough food? Do we have enough When Julie Molloy first heard Newsom give a talk about continues the money?’ Lucious would just say, ‘Quit worrying, God will serving the poor 12 years ago, she felt Newsom and God were legacy of her take care of everything.’ speaking directly to her. As she cared for her family, she also daughter, Anna, “They’re laughing at me because every time something became more involved with Newsom’s efforts. So did Anna. In and Lucious has come up this year that I thought was too big to fact, Newsom was so touched by Anna’s “hard work and love Newsom at overcome, it’s been taken care of. God has taken care of of Jesus” that he thought of her in 2005 when supporters built Anna’s House. everything.” a community center near downtown Indianapolis that offers Here, Julie Still, it always takes the longest to take care of the food and other services to people in need. Molloy poses healing. Encouraged to name the center after himself, Newsom with Angie instead decided to call it Anna’s House. Reyes after the Trying to fill the void Their deaths rocked Julie Molloy. girl, a member of In late July of 2008, a significant part of the foundation “When Anna died, I didn’t know what I was going to do,” St. Anthony of Julie Molloy’s life began to crumble. she says. “It’s been a lonely year, a quiet year. Anna was just Parish in For more than 12 years, Anna had lived with a full of life. She had such a spirit about her, such a drive. She Indianapolis, remarkable spirit, a spirit that defied the odds from the talked all the time, and now it’s so quiet. I have an amazing made her time she was born with a rare genetic disorder that causes son who will be a sophomore in high school, and he keeps me first Communion dwarfism. Her approach to life touched her mom, her busy. But when he’s in school, it’s quiet.” in May of 2009. father, Pete, her brother, Peter, and so many others before As Molloy struggled with the deaths of her daughter and The celebration she died on July 31, 2008. her friend, there was a growing fear among the supporters of was held at Then, on Aug. 18, came the death of Newsom, the Anna’s House and Newsom’s take-it-to-the-street ministry that Anna’s House. retired Baptist-minister-turned-Catholic who rose above everything would fall apart without his presence. Even as traditional ways of caring for the poor, offering them See MOLLOY, page 2

Pope discusses bioethics, G-8 summit with Obama at Vatican

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Church’s Obama, referring to their position on bioethical issues got marked closed-door discussions. “I will attention during Pope Benedict XVI’s have some reading to do on the meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama plane.” on July 10. Obama was given the In addition to giving Obama a copy of his instruction to help him better latest encyclical, which the pope had been understand the Church’s presenting to visiting heads of state since its position on bioethics, release on July 7, Msgr. Georg Ganswein, papal CNS photo/L'Osservatorevia Reuters Romano See related editorial, the pope also secretary, told journalists in the page 4. presented a copy pool covering the visit. of the Vatican Obama arrived at the Vatican document on biomedical ethics, “Dignitas shortly before 4 p.m., and a Personae” (“The Dignity of a Person”). squad of Swiss Guards saluted When presenting the gifts after their him in the St. Damasus Pope Benedict XVI greets U.S. President Barack Obama in the 35-minute closed-door meeting, the pope Courtyard of the Apostolic pontiff's private library at the Vatican on July 10. gave Obama a signed, white leather-bound Palace. copy of the encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate” U.S. Archbishop James Pope Benedict and Obama sat at a desk (“Charity in Truth”), then indicated the light- Harvey, prefect of the papal household, was in the papal library and discussed the green soft-cover instruction on bioethics the first to greet the president, and he Group of Eight summit—the meeting of issued last December by the Vatican accompanied Obama to a meeting with the world’s wealthy industrialized Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary countries, which concluded that morning in “Oh, what we discussed earlier,” said of state. See VATICAN, page 20 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009

Groups are coming in, wanting to do even MOLLOY bigger projects. An Eagle Scout re-did the basement so we have a wonderful place for

continued from page 1 photos Submitted the kids to play and we have a nice library Molloy tried to fill the void by becoming down there.” the director of Anna’s House, the concerns Another Eagle Scout is working to create grew. a community playground on a lot across the “The fear was that with Lucious gone, street from Anna’s House. The Greater we wouldn’t get the volunteers continuing Indianapolis Neighborhood Initiative is to come, and the gifts wouldn’t come in improving the neighborhood with street- either,” she says. “He had been the lights and a crime awareness program. And backbone of it. The fear was people would an organization called Common Ground say, ‘Who’s that girl?’ ” Ministries is planning to repair five houses Nearly a year later, there are answers. in the neighborhood. “I think Lucious would feel really good Molloy has also continued the staples of about how things have continued,” says Lucious’ ministry at Anna’s House: the Bill Bahler, a Catholic and longtime community dinners on Wednesday evening volunteer at Anna’s House who considers and the food distribution to families in need Newsom as one of the heroes in his life. on Saturday mornings. “Julie picked up the baton, kept the The unexpected blessings continue, too. principles in place, and kept the opportunity “It’s almost like when God took Lucious, to serve in place. There was a huge void he brought in this anonymous donor,” when Lucious died, but a lot of people still Bahler says. “Lucious would go to this get to experience a lot of things that wholesaler on Saturday mornings and buy Lucious made possible, thanks to Julie’s $800 to $1,000 of fruits and vegetables. efforts.” After Lucious died, an anonymous donor came up and started paying the bill.” Continued blessings, unexpected gifts Another volunteer credits Molloy with Molloy deflects any praise, preferring to making improvements to Lucious’ way of give it all to “the many individuals who feeding the poor. Julie Molloy, left, hugs Oriana Reyes during a first Communion party in May at Anna’s House, a work so hard to keep this ministry moving.” “We’ve started registering our guests in community service center in Indianapolis that is named in honor of Molloy’s daughter, Anna. “I couldn’t do it without everyone else,” the boundaries we serve,” says Joe Meade, a she says. “If you want to talk about the true volunteer from St. Jude Parish. “That has ‘This is part of God’s plan for me’ top of it is this teeny, tiny, white hand. director, God is the director of it. He just been tremendous in making things run Molloy is putting her heart and soul That picture encompasses everything— puts me down there to unlock the doors. It’s smoother. And Julie was very involved in into another effort as the anniversaries the young and the old, the big and the been a good place and a healing place to go that.” of Anna’s and Lucious’ deaths near. little, the togetherness of the races. For there—to keep what Lucious started going More than 300 families from the On Aug. 8 in Indianapolis, a 5K walk me, it’s what this ministry is all about. and to increase the programs down there. near-westside of Indianapolis have and a five-mile run will be held, with Through them, people were able to see it registered to receive a week’s worth of proceeds from the fundraising event didn’t matter what you have or didn’t groceries every Saturday at Anna’s split between Anna’s House and have. You can make a difference, if you House. If people from outside that area Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation, desire.” come seeking food, they receive an organization that the Molloy family Molloy has learned that lesson, and how groceries for that week. They are also started to provide elevators, wheelchair it offers a touch of healing from the pain. given information about food pantries lifts, specialized bikes and other special “I like to think this is part of God’s plan closer to their homes for the future. needs for children with disabilities. for me,” she says about leading “We’re not only assisting people from It’s one more way of keeping the Anna’s House. “He gave me a lot of kids to that area with food, but also with rent and legacies of Anna and Lucious alive. be responsible for, and helping with their utilities to keep them in their homes,” “Those two teased each other like needs. So I have a lot of kids to take care of. Molloy says. “We’re adding three to there was no tomorrow,” Molloy says He gave me something good to do.” five families to the list every week. People with a laugh. “They would sit together are losing their jobs right and left because of and have their own conversations, and (For information about Anna’s House, the economy.” you weren’t privileged to know what visit the Web site, www.lordspantry.org, “We’ve changed things up gradually,” they were saying. or call Molloy at 317-710-0347. To Meade says. “Julie is not one to change “I have a picture that Anna was doing register for the 5K walk or the five-mile In this 2005 photo, Lucious Newsom and Anna things on her own. She’s always looking for for a project at St. Jude’s—‘the hands run to benefit Anna’s House and Anna’s Molloy pose in front of a sign that marks the input. She’s really doing a good job. 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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Now that Carr added. Pope Benedict XVI’s long-awaited social Carr’s analysis is one shared across a encyclical, broad cross section of American political, “Caritas in academic and justice networks that have Veritate” (“Charity conducted countless in Truth”), has studies into how the CNS photo/CarlosCNS Barria, Rueters been released, a crisis developed. key question Segments of the arises: Will the business community, pope’s call to particularly the reform economic financial sector, and social systems might agree, but their so they encompass observations have Pope Benedict XVI broader moral been guarded. values while Overall, however, focusing on human development be taken not many profes- seriously by the world’s decision-makers? John Carr sionals will admit It just may that their actions led to the massive happen, said financial failures in what author several Chuck Collins described to Catholic Catholic News Service as “a bubble economy business based on casino capitalism.” leaders, social “We’ve moved to an extreme,” explained justice advocates and those involved with Collins, a Catholic, who developing social policy. co-wrote The Moral Measure of the A man finishes a meal at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, where hundreds of people receive free meals Certainly, they concluded, there is no Economy, published in 2007 by and groceries in Detroit. In his latest encyclical, Pope Benedict XVI is telling people “to not be me better time than the present—as the world Orbis Books. “You have a value of regard centered, but to be other centered,” said U.S. businessman Steve Hayes. The pope’s letter, “Caritas in struggles to overcome its deepest for life over a focus on consumption and Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), was released on July 7. economic recession in nearly 80 years— material happiness,” he said. “We’ve to give ethical concerns greater reached this kind of zenith of a value “If you do this, you wouldn’t have to Campbell, executive director of Network, consideration in policy decisions. imbalance.” compromise,” Fedeli said. a Catholic social justice lobby, which for “This [the encyclical] is a message Collins said he expects that Steve Hayes, senior partner and 38 years has promoted legislation and people are open to,” said John Carr, Pope Benedict’s message, based on common founder of the Human Capital Group Inc., policies in Congress to ensure a more executive director of the Department values that people around the world hold, will a Nashville, Tenn., executive placement equitable world. of Justice, Peace and Human lead to new regulations on business practices and leadership consulting firm, went a “[The encyclical] is not a call to Development at the U.S. Conference of to prevent recent abuses in the financial step further, saying that business leaders religious conversion,” Sister Simone, a Catholic Bishops. “The idea that business markets from occurring again. would do well to adopt Christ’s example Sister of Social as usual, that economics as usual, that “Most people are hungry to live in a of being a servant leader. Service, told CNS. economics divorced from ethics is the society that places values above individual “As a business leader, it’s such a “It’s a call to way forward, has taken a huge hit. greed, and want to live in communities paradox because we’re wired to put economic reality. “I think almost everybody understands where human life and opportunity flourish,” ourselves first and others second,” he … It’s a very that what we have here is not only an he said. explained. “But Christ modeled that that’s pragmatic, eyes- economic failure but a moral failure,” Catholic business owner Umberto P. not the successful path. wide-open Fedeli, president and CEO of “Until we as individuals and as leaders approach that gives the Fedeli Group, one of of families and employees and leaders of it greater resonance Ohio’s largest insurance businesses really get what Christ is in the public Encyclical History brokerage firms, was more teaching us, I think we’re always going to forum.” outspoken in his comments. have the issues the pope’s talking about,” In the real world, Sr. Simone Campbell, S.S.S. An encyclical is a formal papal letter addressed He said the business world can Hayes said. the pope’s call to to the whole church and all people of good will. learn much from the recession Hayes’ 9-year-old company has action can lead to needed steps that most Number of Papacy that started in December 2007. worked to uphold the strictest ethical people can agree upon, said author Collins, Encyclicals in Years “If we treated people like standards. His firm has expanded to who also directs the Program on Inequality we were our brother’s keeper four other cities in Florida, Georgia and and the Common Good at the Institute for Benedict XVI 3 4 and we were more men and Ohio, and had revenues of $2.3 million Policy Studies. He called for new measures women for others, then we in 2008, placing it among the top to gauge human progress, much like the John Paul II 14 27 would have probably avoided 25 percent of executive placement Dow Jones industrial average measures the a big part of this economic firms in the country. He attributed his ups and downs of the economy. John Paul I 0 <1 crisis, which has been an success to adhering to ethical business “We have to have indicators that Paul VI 7 15 unfortunate moral crisis,” principles and to following the “paradox actually measure the flourishing of human Fedeli told CNS from his of the cross.” life, and this should be as important as John XXIII 8 5 office in suburban Cleveland. “That’s what the pope is trying to the Dow Jones,” he said. “I do business the way I challenge us to be, to not be me-centered, People of faith, led by the hope that Pius XII 41 19 want to be treated,” said but to be other-centered,” he said. God promises, can lead the way in such Pius XI 30 17 Fedeli, a lifelong Catholic. While Hayes and Fedeli have found reforms, the USCCB’s Carr said. “You treat your associates success running their companies based on “The crisis has created a moment that Benedict XV 12 8 like they’re an extension of strong ethical practices, Carr could lead to conversion,” he said. “And Pius X 16 11 your family. You treat your acknowledged that the moral we’re in the conversion business. We’re in customers and clients like framework for a just society offered the persuasion business. Leo XIII 85 25 they’re your best friends. You by Pope Benedict in “Charity in Truth” “It is a countercultural message. And treat your business partners will not be easy to implement. guess what? The culture we got isn’t Source: The Vatican ©2009 CNS and associates as a member But that does not mean people should working, so maybe we’re onto of your extended family. ever stop trying. Just ask Sister Simone something.” † Lula Baxter, program director for Catholic Charities, served the elderly for 20 years

By Mary Ann Wyand with wonderful memories.” Council on Aging as well as the National Association of He said “all of us at Catholic Charities Indianapolis will Adult Day Services and Indiana Association of Adult Day Lula (Emile) Paige Baxter, the long-time program miss her professionalism and dedication in serving our Services, which she formerly served as president. director of adult day services for Catholic Charities older citizens.” Baxter also served on the Medicaid Advisory Task Indianapolis, died on July 12 in Ellen Brown, senior service director for Force and Conference on Ministry for Aging, and was a Indianapolis following a lengthy Catholic Charities Indianapolis, remembered Baxter retired board member of the Alpha Home. battle with cancer. She was 71. as “a compassionate, gifted colleague and friend.” She also traveled to Australia and New Zealand as a The funeral service will be held Brown said Baxter “kept abreast of trends and member of a 16-person delegation to study issues in aging. at 11 a.m. on July 18 at Light of the issues affecting frail older adults, and contributed to Baxter was an accomplished cellist and vocalist. She World Christian Church, 4646 N. the professional development of the field of adult day performed with the L. E. Newsome String Ensemble, and Michigan Road, in Indianapolis. services.” sang in the Community Mass Choir, Indianapolis Opera The calling is from 5 p.m. until During two decades of ministry to the elderly, Baxter Chorus and Symphonic Praise Choir of the Indianapolis 8 p.m. on July 17 at Stuart “was recognized among her peers in the adult day services Philharmonic Orchestra. Mortuary, 2201 N. Illinois St., in arena as a respected leader,” Brown said. “She exemplified She was a member of Light of the World Christian Indianapolis and from 9 a.m. until the highest of ethical standards. Her staff could always Church, where she sang with the Voices of the Light Choir 11 a.m. on July 18 at Light of the look to her to model cooperation, service and stewardship. and Golden Lights Choir. Lula Baxter World Christian Church. The national, state and local adult day services community Surviving are two children, Traci Daniels and Baxter completed 20 years of service as an archdiocesan joins us in mourning the loss of this extraordinary Jerry Paige; a brother, Dr. Philip Emile; a sister, employee on Feb. 20. woman.” Helen Lewis; and two grandchildren. David J. Bethuram, agency director of Catholic Charities In 1994, Baxter earned a certificate of public Memorial gifts may be sent to A Caring Place, 4609 N. Indianapolis, said Baxter was “a gentle leader who believed management from the Indiana University School of Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208 or Light of the World in providing compassionate care for vulnerable adults and Public and Environmental Affairs at IUPUI. Christian Church Building Fund, 4646 N. Michigan Road, supporting their loved ones so their later years were filled She was a member of President Bill Clinton’s National Indianapolis, IN 46208. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009

OPINION

Making Sense Out of Bioethics/Fr. Tad Pacholczyk The twisted logic underlying abortion Many influential people and begins when advocates feign not to know institutions in our society, including when life begins. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Hollywood and the George Jonas, in his cleverly titled Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher mass media, strongly essay “Thoughts from an Ex-Fetus,” Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus support abortion. To observed how advocates must “pretend justify their position, not to realize that life is an autonomous however, they must process, a continuum from zygote to adeptly defy logic old-age pension, a self-elaborating force Editorial and ignore certain that begins when it begins and keeps obvious facts. growing unless it’s vacuumed out first. … One example of They must pretend not to see that if a this side-stepping is fetus were not alive, it wouldn’t have to The pope and the president the oft-repeated be killed.” argument for abortion that it’s all about a Perhaps the most plausible explanation search for a path to dialogue woman’s body. of why abortion advocates will so readily As actress Amy Brenneman, who defy logic and ignore the obvious came s Catholics, and as starred in the TV show “Judging Amy” from writer Dale Vree. AAmericans, we have reason once put it, “Unless a woman really has He had been invited to a “living-room to be grateful and full of hope sovereignty over her own body, we really discussion” on abortion back in 1989, when our spiritual and temporal haven’t come that far.” which included six prominent pro-lifers, leaders meet face to face as The obvious flaw in this argument was six prominent pro-choicers and one or

Pope Benedict XVI and Reuters Reed, photo/Jason CNS cleverly exposed a few years back by two undecided people. President Barack Obama did at supermodel Kathy Ireland—who used to Vree expected that the heart of the the Vatican City State on favor abortion—during a televised debate would hinge on when life began, July 10. interview: “Some people say, ‘Well it’s a but it didn’t. It didn’t even turn on the We should be grateful woman’s body; it should be her choice. hard cases—rape and incest. because, unlike earlier periods in There’s a 50 percent chance the baby When one of the radical feminists our nation’s history, the she’s carrying is a male child, and he argued that abortion is simply about the relationship between the Pope Benedict XVI meets with U.S. President Barack would have a penis. Women don’t have right to make choices, one of the United States of America and Obama at the Vatican on July 10. penises. So it’s residing in her body; it is pro-lifers replied that the choice was made the Roman Catholic Church is not a part of her body.” back when the woman agreed to have sex. strong, positive and, for the most part, Holy Father is bound to represent faithfully While it should go without saying that Then one of the pro-choicers finally focused on matters of genuine concern before God and man, and the stated beliefs babies have their own bodies, abortion blurted out: “We’re pro-sex and you’re to all members of the world community. and public record of the new American advocates seem all too ready to tiptoe anti-sex,” meaning, according to Vree, We should be filled with hope president, we American Catholics should around the obvious to promote their that “they’re for lots of sex in lots of because history shows that meetings be grateful that the conversation between agenda. forms while we pro-lifers feel it should such as these can make a difference— Benedict XVI and Obama was not That tiptoeing is also evident whenever be limited to heterosexual marriage. … seeds can be planted, relationships are polemical but, in the words of the Holy a breaking news story about the murder They made it abundantly clear that often strengthened and world leaders, if See, “sought to find a path to dialogue.” of an abortionist grabs the headlines. they’re committed to the sexual they are at all open, can come to a Is real dialogue possible between leaders After someone recently gunned down revolution, and that revolution will deeper understanding of each other’s who disagree on fundamental issues? We Dr. George Tiller, the late-term wither without the insurance which is convictions. should all pray that the answer is yes. abortionist in Kansas, almost every major abortion and this is their bottom-line No one expects that these two men Otherwise, there would be no hope of media outlet extolled the genuine tragedy concern.” who are of different generations, and finding common ground, of developing a of his death while tiptoeing past the This indeed appears to be the crux of who come from markedly different better understanding or of changing our tragedy of the 60,000 deaths that Tiller the matter, the central concern that has backgrounds, would emerge from a minds once our views have been formed. himself had coordinated within his motivated radical feminists, Hollywood 35-minute state visit having changed As Catholics, we believe that openness clinics. and many other advocates of abortion to each other’s minds on issues that define to God’s truth liberates individuals and Several TV commentators, however, sacrifice untold millions of unborn babies who they are and what they stand for. societies from the tyranny of false and immediately perceived this double since the early 1970’s. But as Jesuit Father Federico dehumanizing ideologies. standard. Ann Coulter, for example, George Jonas zeroed in on this same Lombardi, the pope’s spokesman, told As Americans, we regard freedom— satirically mentioned, “… This bottom-line explanation: “We invent reporters after the meeting, the grounded in our inalienable right to life, one random nut who shot Tiller. … I euphemisms, such as ‘choice’ for killing, two leaders spoke frankly “about liberty and the pursuit of happiness—as our don’t really like to think of it as a murder. and sophomoric dilemmas, such as questions which are in the interests of most precious possession. It was terminating Tiller in the pretending not to know when life begins, all and which constitute a great These are not mutually exclusive points 203rd trimester.” to ensure that nothing hinders Virginia’s challenge for the future of every nation of view—far from it. There is common She then argued: “I am personally quest for Santa Claus. No obstacle and for the true progress of peoples, ground here, and a path to authentic opposed to shooting abortionists, but I must interfere with her goal of such as the defense and promotion of dialogue, if only we will work for it as don’t want to impose my moral values on self-fulfillment—least of all an issue [as it life and the right to abide by one’s openly and honestly as human beings can others.” were] of her healthy sexual appetite.” conscience.” (with the help of God’s grace). Coulter also couldn’t resist exposing In the final analysis, this stands as According to the Vatican, “reference Pope Benedict was right to welcome the faulty moral logic behind so much probably the single greatest tragedy of was also made to immigration with Obama on behalf of the universal Church. pro-abortion rhetoric and sloganeering, as our time, that the unordered and particular attention to the matter of He was also right to share with him a copy in: “If you don’t believe in abortion, then inordinate sexual desires of men and reuniting families.” of the document “Dignitatis Personae” don’t have one,” to which she replied: “If women have been allowed to twist the Also as reported by the (“The Dignity of a Person”) in an effort to you don’t believe in shooting abortionists, most rudimentary moral logic to the point Associated Press, and confirmed by communicate clearly and objectively our then don’t shoot abortionists.” of death for so many of our children. Catholic News Service, Pope Benedict Church’s position on these critically Perhaps no one has so clearly did not hesitate to affirm two important issues. summarized the deadly logic of the (Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned fundamental Church teachings: 1) that Obama was right to seek this meeting pro-abortion position as Blessed Teresa his doctorate in neuroscience from every human being is to be respected with the spiritual leader of the Catholic of Calcutta, when she declared in her Yale University and did post-doctoral work and treated as a person from the Church and to accept graciously (and 1979 Nobel Peace Prize speech: “ … If a at Harvard University. He is a priest of the moment of conception (hence the promise to read!) the Vatican document on mother can kill her own child—what is Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and serves as Church’s opposition to abortion and to bioethics. left for me to kill you and you kill me— the director of education at The National artificial fertilization and stem-cell The pope told Father Lombardi after the there is nothing between.” Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. research); and 2) that responsible human meeting that he believes Obama “listened The moral chaos of abortion often See www.ncbcenter.org.) † procreation occurs in an act of love carefully,” and that he “explicitly expressed between a man and a woman in his commitment to reducing the number of marriage. abortions.” According to a White House As Catholics, and as Americans, we spokesman, the topics discussed by the should be grateful for this brief but very Letters Policy president and the pope “included significant exchange between our president Letters from readers are published in interfaith dialogue, a shared desire for and our pope. letters from readers as necessary based on The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and Middle East peace, the president’s We should not be naïve about this commitment to “the responsible exchange of efforts to reach out to Muslims, and a meeting or its implications for the public content (including spelling and grammar). In freely-held and expressed opinion among order to encourage opinions from a variety mutual desire to fight militarism and policy issues discussed. But we can, and the People of God” (Communio et Progressio, of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily be extremism.” should, be people of hope. 116). limited to one letter every three months. These are not incidental matters or We should trust that God’s grace, which Letters from readers are welcome and Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) polite, diplomatic pleasantries. These are can do far more than any president or pope, every effort will be made to include letters are more likely to be printed. issues of vital concern to human beings will inspire all our spiritual and temporal from as many people and representing as Letters must be signed, but, for serious everywhere. We should be grateful that leaders to seek the truth in love and to do many viewpoints as possible. 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ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO DANIEL M. BUECHLEIN, O.S.B. SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR Worship and stewardship are closely related

he fifth of five precepts of the Church fact. It was perhaps best expressed by God receives. stewardship of material creation. We are recognizes that the Church lives in the St. Paul’s conviction that we cannot share “By offering this service, you show stewards of creation. Our physical labor, the Treal world. The precept is described in the Eucharist while refusing to share our them what you are, and that makes them trades and professions, the arts and sciences, the United States Catholic Catechism for daily bread. give glory to God for the way you accept our work, is a participation in the Adults: “You shall help to provide for the St. Paul goes one step further when he and profess the gospel of Christ, and for stewardship of creation. needs of the Church. This means contributing applies the word liturgy to the ministry of your sympathetic generosity for them and We are to be stewards of vocation. Each to the support of the activities of the Church love and of fellowship, which is made for all. And their prayers for you, too, of us and all of us are called by God to make with time, talent, and financial resources, concrete in the collection of gifts, including show how they are drawn to you on a difference in our world. Our response is an each according to their ability” (p. 335). money. He uses the term “liturgy” account of all the grace that God has act of stewardship. This fifth precept addresses our call as (leiturgia), which he says in turn leads to an given you. Thanks be to God for his The fifth precept of the Church reminds individual members of the Catholic Church outpouring of thanksgiving to God inexpressible gift” (2 Cor 9:10-15). us that we are stewards of the Church and to be good stewards. The first letter of (Rom 15:27; 2 Cor 9:12f). I bring this connection of worship and there are practical implications. We are St. Peter reminds us: “As each one has Writing to the Romans, St. Paul said, “I generous sharing to the forefront to remind co-workers in the mission of proclaiming received a gift, use it to serve one another must take a present of money to the saints us that our generous stewardship mirrors the and cooperating in Christ’s redemptive work. as good stewards of God’s varied grace” in Jerusalem, since Macedonia and Achaia teaching of St. Paul and, in fact, finds its All of us have our role as stewards of (1 Pt 4:10). have decided to send a generous contri- Christian roots in this ancient tradition. Our Christ’s mission. † I like to reflect on the obligation of being bution to the poor among the saints at generosity gives glory to God and it helps good stewards by reflecting on the spiritual Jerusalem. A generous contribution as it the poor among the “saints” of our local connection between the Eucharist and should be since it is really repaying a debt; Church in central and southern Indiana. Do you have an intention for stewardship. There is a connection that we the pagans who share the spiritual In 2002, we bishops of the United States Archbishop Buechlein’s prayer list? can trace back to the beginnings of the possessions of these poor people have a issued a pastoral letter on Christian You may mail it to him at: Church. duty to help them with temporal stewardship titled “Stewardship: A Disciple’s The principle is clear. All baptized possessions” (Rom 15:25-27). Response.” A summary of the letter teaches Archbishop Buechlein’s Catholics, wealthy and not so wealthy, In his second letter to the Corinthians, that Jesus calls us to be disciples, and that Prayer List educated and uneducated, should all be St. Paul wrote: “The one who provides seed call includes our decision to follow Jesus no Archdiocese of Indianapolis received in the community at Eucharist with for the sower and bread for food will matter what the cost (cf. the United States 1400 N. Meridian St. the same welcome and respect, and all provide you with all the seed you want and Catholic Catechism for Adults, pp. 450-452). P.O. Box 1410 should share. The ministry of the Church, make the harvest of your good deeds a The letter reminds us that the Bible Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 above all sacramental ministry, is not larger one, and made richer in every way, contains a profound message about the reserved only to those who are blessed with you will be able to do all the generous more personal and financial resources. things which, through us, are the cause of Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for July This is why collections of money for the thanksgiving to God. For doing this holy poor have been taken up in assemblies of the service (leiturgia) is not only supplying all Men Religious: that the special gifts their communities bring to the Church may be faithful from the very origins of the Church. the needs of the saints, but it is also more widely appreciated and encouraged. All kinds of scriptural references attest to the increasing the amount of thanksgiving that

La adoración y la corresponsabilidad guardan una relación muy estrecha l quinto de los cinco mandamientos de este hecho. Quizás su mejor expresión haya servicio, ellos alabarán a Dios por la las artes y las ciencias, nuestras obras, son la Iglesia reconoce que ésta vive en el sido la convicción de San Pablo de que no obediencia con que ustedes acompañan la la participación en la corresponsabilidad por Emundo real. El Catecismo Católico de podemos compartir la Eucaristía si nos confesión del evangelio de Cristo, y por su la creación. Estados Unidos para Adultos lo describe de resistimos a compartir nuestro pan de cada generosa solidaridad con ellos y con todos. Debemos ser corresponsables por la siguiente forma: “Ayudar a la Iglesia en día. Además, en las oraciones de ellos por vocación. Todos y cada uno de nosotros sus necesidades. Esto quiere decir contribuir San Pablo va más allá cuando aplica la ustedes, expresarán el afecto que les tienen hemos sido llamados por Dios para marcar con tiempo, talentos y recursos económicos, palabra liturgia al ministerio del amor y de por la sobreabundante gracia que ustedes la diferencia en nuestro mundo. Nuestra según la capacidad personal, para apoyar las la hermandad, que se hace palpable en la han recibido de Dios. ¡Gracias a Dios por su respuesta es un acto de corresponsabilidad. actividades de la Iglesia” (p. 355). colecta de dones, incluyendo el dinero. don inefable! (2 Cor 9:10-15). El quinto mandamiento de la Iglesia nos El quinto mandamiento trata sobre Utiliza el vocablo “liturgia” (leiturgia), que, Destaco esta conexión entre la adoración recuerda que somos administradores de la nuestro llamado a ser buenos según expresa, a su vez conlleva a un y el desprendimiento para recordarnos que Iglesia y esto tiene implicaciones prácticas. administradores, como miembros desbordamiento de acciones de gracias hacia nuestra administración generosa es reflejo Somos compañeros de trabajo en la misión individuales de la Iglesia católica. La Dios (Rm 15:27; 2 Cor 9:12f.). de las enseñanzas de San Pablo y, de hecho, de proclamar y cooperar con la obra primera carta de San Pedro nos recuerda: En su carta a los Romanos, San Pablo tiene sus raíces cristianas en esta antigua redentora de Cristo. “Cada uno ponga al servicio de los demás el dice: “Por ahora, voy a Jerusalén para llevar tradición. Nuestra generosidad glorifica a Todos desempeñamos un papel como don que haya recibido, administrando ayuda a los hermanos, ya que Macedonia y Dios y ayuda a los pobres entre los “santos” administradores de la misión de Cristo. † fielmente la gracia de Dios en sus diversas Acaya tuvieron a bien hacer una colecta para de nuestra Iglesia local en el centro y el sur formas” (1 Pt 4:10). los hermanos pobres de Jerusalén. Lo de Indiana. Me gustaría meditar sobre la obligación hicieron de buena voluntad, aunque en En 2002, los obispos de Estados Unidos ¿Tiene una intención que desee de ser administradores fieles, mediante una realidad era su obligación hacerlo. Porque si emitimos una carta pastoral sobre la incluir en la lista de oración del reflexión sobre la conexión espiritual entre los gentiles han participado de las corresponsabilidad cristiana, titulada: Arzobispo Buechlein? Puede enviar la Eucaristía y la corresponsabilidad. Existe bendiciones espirituales de los judíos, están “Corresponsabilidad: la respuesta del su correspondencia a: una conexión que se remonta a los albores en deuda con ellos para servirles con las discípulo.” En resumen, esta carta nos de la Iglesia. bendiciones materiales” (Rom 15:25-27). enseña que Jesús nos llama a ser discípulos Lista de oración del Arzobispo El principio es evidente: todos los En su segunda Carta a los Corintios, San y dicho llamado incluye nuestra decisión de Buechlein católicos bautizados, acaudalados y no tan Pablo escribió: “El que le suple semilla al seguirle, sin importar lo que cueste. (Cita Arquidiócesis de Indianápolis acaudalados, educados e iletrados, deben ser que siembra también le suplirá pan para que del Catecismo Católico de Estados Unidos 1400 N. Meridian St. recibidos en la comunidad de la Eucaristía coma, aumentará los cultivos y hará que para Adultos, pp. 480-481). P.O. Box 1410 con la misma acogida y respeto que todos ustedes produzcan una abundante cosecha de La carta nos recuerda que la Biblia Indianapolis, IN 46202-1410 debemos compartir. El ministerio de la justicia. Ustedes serán enriquecidos en todo contiene un profundo mensaje acerca de la Iglesia, por encima de todos los ministerios sentido para que en toda ocasión puedan ser administración de la creación material. sacramentales, no está reservado únicamente generosos, y para que por medio de nosotros Somos corresponsables por la creación. Traducido por: Daniela Guanipa, para aquellos que han sido bendecidos con la generosidad de ustedes resulte en acciones Nuestro trabajo físico, oficios y profesiones, Language Training Center, Indianapolis. más recursos personales y económicos. de gracias a Dios. Esta ayuda que es un Es por ello que las colectas de dinero servicio sagrado no sólo suple las La intención de vocaciones del Arzobispo Buechlein para julio para los pobres se han llevado a cabo en las necesidades de los santos sino que también asambleas de los fieles desde los propios redunda en abundantes acciones de gracias a Hombres Religiosos: Que los dones especiales que sus comunidades traen a la iglesia inicios de la Iglesia. Existen todo tipo de Dios. sean más apreciados y alentados por todas partes. referencias en las escrituras que dan fe de En efecto, al recibir esta demostración de Page 6 The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Events Calendar

July 16-18 Information: Archdiocesan St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, celebrant. Information: national Exhibition, Theology on Tap, summer St. Christopher Parish, Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 7500 Navilleton Road, 812-689-3551. “Eucharistic Miracles of the series, “Tough Topics for a 317-236-1569 or Floyds Knobs. “Chicken Fun World,” Thurs.-Sat., 5-9 p.m., 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. July 19-23 Tough Life,” happy hour, 70th annual “Midsummer 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. Run and Walk,” 8 a.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 7 p.m., talk, 8 p.m. St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. Festival,” Thurs. 4:30 p.m.- $15 adults, $7 children. Information: 317-694-4065. Information: 317-625-7744. 46th St., Indianapolis. 10:30 p.m., Fri. 4:30 p.m.- Saddlebrook Golf Course, Information: 812-923-5419. Vacation Bible school, July 24-25 11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., 5516 Arabian Run, Indian- July 27-31 July 19 Sun. 1-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Saint Meinrad Archabbey and food, games, rides. apolis. Fifth annual St. Joan of St. John the Baptist Parish, 6-8 p.m., $5 per child, $10 per 316 N. Sherwood Ave., School of Theology, 200 Hill Information: 317-241-6314. Arc Parish golf outing, 8 a.m. shotgun start, $60 per person 25743 State Road 1, Dover. family. Information: Clarksville. Parish picnic, Drive, St. Meinrad. Chant July 17 includes lunch. Information: “Summer Festival,” 11 a.m.- 317-546-4065. Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.- workshop, advanced session, Northside Knights of 317-557-4027 or 6 p.m., fried chicken dinner, midnight, chicken dinner, “Bringing to Life the Word of [email protected] 11 a.m.-8 p.m., games. July 20-24 Sat., food, entertainment. God in Song,” Benedictine Columbus Hall, 2100 E. Saint Meinrad Archabbey Catholic Information: 812-576-4302. Information: 812-282-2290. Father Columba Kelly, 71st St., Indianapolis. and School of Theology, Business Exchange, Mass, Benedict Inn Retreat and presenter. Information: Conference Center, St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. July 25-26 800-682-0988 or breakfast and program, Chant workshop, beginners’ St. Martin Parish, 1402 Southern Ave., 7500 Navilleton Road, [email protected]. Danny O’Malia, former session, “Bringing to Life the 8044 Yorkridge Road, president of O’Malia’s Food Beech Grove. ARCH Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, Educators Day of Reflection, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, Word of God in Song,” Yorkville. Parish festival, Sat. July 31-August 1 Markets, speaker, 6:30-8:30 Benedictine Father Columba 4:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., prime rib a.m., online reservations only “The Beatitudes,” 8 a.m.- games. Information: St. Joseph Parish, 2605 St. Joe 8 p.m., $35 per person includes 812-923-5419. Kelly, presenter. Information: dinner, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Sun. Road W., Sellersburg. Parish by June 17. Reservations and 800-682-0988 or 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., fried information: lunch and dinner, reservations yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. due July 10. Information: Richmond Catholic [email protected]. chicken dinner, 11:30 a.m.- Information: 812-246-2512. www.catholicbusiness 5 p.m., food, games, music. exchange.org. 317-848-9772 or Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic July 23 Information: 812-623-3408. August 1 [email protected]. Batesville Memorial Public prayer group, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat July 17-18 Library, 131 N. Walnut St., Information: July 26 House, 5353 E. 56th St., St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Benedict Inn Retreat and Batesville. Book signing, Will St. Augustine Parish, Main St., Plainfield. Parish Conference Center, [email protected]. Indianapolis. Fourth annual I See My Dog in Heaven?, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. “Missions Helping Missions festival, Fri. 6 p.m.-11 p.m., 1402 Southern Ave., Franciscan Father Jack Wintz, Parish festival and picnic, Shop INN- St. Meinrad Parish, Bazaar,” family picnic and pulled pork dinner, Sat. Beech Grove. author. Information: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken dinner, Spired “Summer Social,” St. Meinrad. Quilt show, summer celebration, bazaar, 4:30 p.m.-midnight, chicken 812-934-4706. quilts, games. Information: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., picnic, dinner, food, games, music. 812-843-5143. Information: 317-839-3333. 317-788-7581 or 812-357-5533. July 23-25 1-6:30 p.m., Mass, 4 p.m., [email protected]. St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, July 26-August 1 dinner, $10 per person or July 18 MKVS, Divine Mercy and 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indian- Jackson County Fairgrounds, $30 per family up to five. St. Michael the Archangel St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Glorious Cross Center, apolis. “Fun Fest,” 5 p.m.- Seymour. St. Ambrose Parish Information: 317-546-7681 or Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Main St., Plainfield. Rexville, located on 925 South, midnight, rides, food, music, and Our Lady of Providence [email protected]. Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Summer music concert, .8 mile east of 421 South and games. Information: 317-787- Parish, Jackson County Fair, Precious Infants Pro-Life “Connersvine,” Hunter Smith, 12 miles south of Versailles. 8246. food booth, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Mass, Father Shaun 7 p.m., $7.50 adults, Mass, noon, on third Sunday Information: 812-522-5304. 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Whittington, celebrant, $5 children. Information: holy hour and pitch-in, July 23-26 Altar Society, summer 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary 317-838-7447 or groups of 10 pray the new St. Mark the Evangelist July 27 rummage sale, 8 a.m-3 p.m. outside abortion clinic and [email protected]. Marian Way, 1 p.m., School, 541 E. Edgewood Ave., George’s Neighborhood Grill, Information: 317-784-5454, Benediction at church. Father Elmer Burwinkel, Indianapolis. Vatican Inter - 6953 Lake Plaza, Indianapolis. ext. 2. †

Retreats and Programs Time–Don’t Let It Use You,” Benedictine Roncalli football coach to speak Father Pius Klein, presenter. Information: July 18 800-581-6905 or on July 19 at St. Jude Parish Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. [email protected]. Summer Celebration and Day of July 24-26 Roncalli High School’s varsity football coach is the Reflection, “A Way of At-One-Ment,” keynote speaker for “An Evening with Bruce Scifres” 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $40 per person includes Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, Indianapolis. on July 19 at St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, in lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or Spiritual journey and healing process for Indianapolis. [email protected]. women, men and married couples The St. Jude Men’s Spiritual Focus is sponsoring the July 21-23 experiencing symptoms associated with free program, which is open to the public and begins at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, abortion, confidential program and location. 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude Church. 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Mid-week Information: 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, Program organizers said the talk will be of special retreat, “Stories of Faith–Stories of ext. 1521. interest to fathers and their sons aged 12 and over. Our Lives,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, July 31-August 2 For more information, call St. Jude Parish at $160 per person or $290 married couple. Bruce Scifres 317-786-4371. † Information: 317-545-7681 or Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, [email protected]. St. Meinrad. “Praying the Bible,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Use [email protected]. † Submitted photo Submitted photo

Community garden Summer tutoring program

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Mitchell is hosting a community vegetable garden this summer. Eight-year-old Brandi Reed, a second-grader at Fayette Elementary School in Vigo County, visits Last spring, parish council members approved the use of a field behind the church to plow and open the horses at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with her volunteer tutor, Tom Milner, as part of the to community members for gardening. Six volunteer gardeners are growing vegetables for personal seven-week summer tutoring program at Educational Family Services in West Terre Haute. A use as well as to provide food for the Lawrence Interfaith Food Endeavor (L.I.F.E.), the local food sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and a program of bank. Father Rick Eldred, the pastor, asked the gardeners to plant pumpkins in one area of the Guérin Outreach Ministries, Educational Family Services offers free tutoring for school-age vegetable garden for children to pick in the fall. Other produce includes corn, beets, tomatoes, children and General Education Degree preparation courses for adults. Retired Providence watermelon, cucumbers, summer squash, onions and beans. It is hoped that this is the first of many sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students are among the summer program volunteer successful seasons for the Mitchell Community Garden at St. Mary Parish. tutors. The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Page 7 Family recalls newly ordained Archbishop Di Noia’s early calling

WASHINGTON (CNS)—It was clear as a sign of spiritual marriage to the that Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia Church, the miter as a sign of his call to would become a priest from the age of be a herald of truth, and the crosier or

11, when he would regularly celebrate pastoral staff as a sign of his office as a Haring CNS photo/Paul Mass for his younger cousins using a box spiritual shepherd. covered in cloth as an altar and sugar Just as his prostration showed humility wafers as hosts. to Christ, Archbishop Di Noia proved “They all honored him as a priest humble in his concluding remarks. at that age,” said Alfred Mancuso, Though there was a temptation to Archbishop Di Noia’s uncle and congratulate himself, he said, “it is to confirmation sponsor 53 years ago. God that the glory belongs.” “He had that feeling way back.” His voice broke when he mentioned Mancuso was not surprised, then, his Dominican roots. A native of when Archbishop Di Noia was ordained New York, he was ordained a priest of the an archbishop on July 11 at the Basilica order in 1970 and taught at the of the National Shrine Dominican House of of the Immaculate Studies in Washington Conception in for 20 years. Washington. But it was This was a poignant still a big occasion. moment for Dominican An estimated ‘The whole of heaven Sister Pat Walsh, who 2,500 people witnessed casts its gaze upon you traveled to the the ordination of the ordination on a bus new secretary of the in response to the with Dominican nuns, Vatican Congregation prayers of the Church. lay Dominicans and for Divine Worship and Here today, the laypeople from the the Sacraments, which New York dioceses of oversees matters prayers of all the Rockville Centre and concerning the liturgy saints will lift you up Brooklyn and the and sacraments. from above.’ Archdiocese of The crowd was the New York. biggest that William “He’s my Wooten has seen at an —Cardinal William J. Dominican brother,” ordination in his Levada, prefect of the Sister Pat said, 12 years as basilica pointing out that his security director. Vatican Congregation crosier was passed Concelebrants for the Doctrine of the down from a included three Dominican. The fact cardinals, two ordaining Faith, addressing that he’s an American bishops, 14 bishops and Archbishop and a man from the 148 priests. J. Augustine Di Noia Bronx also makes the The Gospel was day historic, she told Jesus’ prayer for Catholic News Service. priests: “As you sent “He might be the next me into the world, so I pope, who knows?” sent them into the Dominican Father Above, the Book of the Gospels is world. And I consecrate myself for them, John Farren of the Manhattan borough of held over the head of Archbishop so that they also may be consecrated in New York City also said he was proud J. Augustine Di Noia during his faith” (Jn 17:18-19). that a fellow Dominican was ordained to episcopal ordination at the Basilica of In his homily, Cardinal William J. this position. Father Farren, who served the National Shrine of the Immaculate Levada, prefect of the Vatican Congre- 12 years in Rome, also knows that Conception in Washington on July 11. gation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Di Noia is the right man for Archbishop Di Noia was consecrated explained a bishop’s Christ-like, threefold the job. an archbishop by Cardinal William role as priest, teacher and shepherd. “He’s somebody who knows Rome,” J. Levada, prefect of the Vatican “The whole of heaven casts its gaze Father Farren said, adding that he cares Congregation for the Doctrine of the upon you in response to the prayers of about the Church and its deep dimension Faith. Pope Benedict XVI has named the Church,” Cardinal Levada said, instead of just politics. “His perspective Archbishop Di Noia to serve as addressing Archbishop Di Noia. “Here is one that I think is exactly what’s secretary of the Congregation for today, the prayers of all the saints will needed in this position.” Divine Worship and the Sacraments. lift you up from above.” The importance of the ordination was Archbishop Di Noia lay prostrate in a not lost on others in the crowd. Right, Archbishop J. Augustine gesture of abandonment to Christ, and “If you’ve got somebody coming Di Noia greets people during his the ordaining bishops and other bishops into the Church whose formation is episcopal ordination at the Basilica of imposed their anointed hands on his great, then it’s really powerful,” said the National Shrine of the Immaculate head. The Book of the Gospels was held Barbara Lopes-Dias, a parishioner in Conception in Washington on July 11. over his head to represent a renewed the Diocese of Oakland, Calif. commitment to the truth of the Gospel Sandi Perez, also from California, was while the prayer of ordination was said. visiting the basilica on ordination day His head was then anointed with chrism, without knowing what was happening. which was described as “none other than “It was a very pleasant surprise,” Perez the Holy Spirit.” told CNS. “You feel good inside after The new archbishop received the ring you’ve seen something like this.” †

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BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNS)—Chaldean The bishop said he did Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni of not know who the Baghdad, Iraq, had just finished perpetrators were, but celebrating Mass at Our Lady of the added, “If I knew who it Sacred Heart Church and was talking to was, we would pray for parishioners in the courtyard. Moments them.” later, while he was in his office, a bomb The bishop asked the Reuter Ameen, photo/Mohammed CNS exploded on the road that runs alongside world to pray for Iraq. the church. “Prayer unites us as The July 12 bomb blast was one of brothers,” he said. “We six that targeted Christian churches in don’t have any weapon but Baghdad on July 11-12. Another church prayer. With prayer, we can was bombed in the northern city of Mosul kill the war.” on July 13. The Vatican newspaper Contrasting the Mass with the mayhem L’Osservatore Romano that ensued, Bishop Warduni told reported on July 13 that Catholic News Service in a telephone Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, interview, “We had been praying for Vatican secretary of state, peace during the Mass.” sent a telegram to the He said that “all the little children [had Chaldean patriarch, been] praying in the church. Then they Cardinal Emmanuel-Karim ran outside to see the death, the Delly of Baghdad, assuring destruction, to see the war.” him of Pope Benedict XVI’s “It was hell,” he said. prayers for the Catholic Mourners grieve as a priest blesses the coffins of car bombing victims during a funeral in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 14. At “We cry: Why? Why? What is our community in Iraq. least four people died when bombs exploded outside six Christian churches in Baghdad on July 11-12. Another church fault? That we are Christians?” the The pope “prays for the was targeted in the northern city of Mosul on July 13. bishop said. conversion of the hearts of The series of church bombings left at those responsible for the violence and to protect Christians in Baghdad and in commission chairman Leonard Leo as least four people dead and more than encourages the authorities to do all of Iraq.” saying the Iraqi government “must 30 injured. A flare-up in violence last everything possible to promote a just and The attacks occurred less than apprehend and punish the perpetrators October claimed the lives of 13 Christians peaceful coexistence among all sectors of two weeks after the pullback of of this violence, and must ensure that and forced thousands to flee Mosul. the Iraqi population,” it said. U.S. troops from Iraqi urban areas. civilian property and lives, particularly “All the Christians are leaving,” Younadem Kana, an Iraqi Christian Iraqi officials announced on July 13 of its most vulnerable citizens, are Bishop Warduni told CNS on July 13. lawmaker, told The Associated Press: they were stepping up security around all protected.” Iraq’s Christian population has dwindled “The terrorists are determined to hamper Christian places of worship. The commission said Iraq’s small to approximately half of what it was the political process in Iraq and not let In Washington, the U.S. Commission Christian community has been before the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. Iraqis live in peace even after the on International Religious Freedom, a particularly vulnerable to violence He said the attacks were part of a plan withdrawal of foreign forces from the watchdog agency, expressed alarm at the because it does not have militia or tribal to purge Iraq of Christians and added: cities. ... We demand that the Iraqi bombings. structures to protect itself and does not “We need peace. We need security.” government take all necessary measures A July 13 statement quoted receive adequate official protection. †

Nation called ‘fortunate’ to have Alabama doctor as surgeon general nominee

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Sister Carol Keehan, Mobile Archdiocese. Benjamin’s mother helped found the Archbishop Lipscomb said Benjamin has been a strong president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association, said historically African-American parish on land procured by supporter of Catholic education and has served on her on July 13 she thinks “this nation Benjamin’s grandmother. parish council. The archbishop added that Benjamin’s is so fortunate to have Regina The family worked to establish the parish after growing compassionate care for the poor also was a significant [Benjamin] as surgeon general.” tired of the segregation laws that forced them to sit in the back factor in her receiving the honor. The Daughter of Charity made of their previous church. For years, the parish was run by the “In the medical profession, she has been outstanding, this comment in reaction to Josephite priests and today is staffed by the Missionary particularly for poor people,” he told Catholic News Service President Barack Obama’s Society of St. Paul. on July 14. announcement earlier that day that Benjamin is now a lector at the Cathedral Parish of the Archbishop Lipscomb said he was pleased with he was nominating Dr. Regina Immaculate Conception in Mobile. Benjamin’s nomination as surgeon general. Benjamin, 52, to be the next She holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine “I was delighted,” he said. “She is a person who has a surgeon general of the at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and a master’s great sense of responsibility and is authentic in her United States. The Senate must degree in business administration from Tulane University in Catholicism.” confirm the nomination. New Orleans. The archbishop’s sentiments were echoed by Dr. Regina Benjamin Benjamin, a Catholic, is In 1995, Benjamin became the first African-American Msgr. Michael Farmer, chancellor of the archdiocese and founder and CEO of Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic woman and the first physician under 40 to be elected to the rector of the cathedral. in Bayou La Batre, Ala. The town is largely composed of board of trustees of the American Medical Association. “I’m very happy with her being nominated,” the working poor, and features a diverse population of “If you look at her resume, she could have made a ton of Msgr. Farmer told Catholic News Service in a phone whites, African-Americans and Asians. money,” Sister Carol said. “Instead, she chose to stay in one interview. “She’s a very good woman and a very good Benjamin is renowned for her outreach to the poor, of the poorest communities in Alabama to take care of doctor.” seeing patients regardless of their ability to pay for her people.” The priest said he asked parishioners at a July 13 Mass services. When her clinic was destroyed by Pope Benedict XVI awarded Benjamin the Pro Ecclesia et at the cathedral parish to pray for Benjamin, noting that the Hurricane George in 1998 and again by Hurricane Katrina Pontifice Cross, a papal honor, in 2006. She also began a job of surgeon general will not be an easy one. in 2005, Benjamin personally financed a significant three-year term on the CHA board that year. In his announcement of Benjamin’s nomination, Obama portion of its reconstruction. Retired Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb of Mobile said indicated that his nominee for the post will be an instru- Benjamin grew up attending Mass at the Shrine of Benjamin was nominated for the papal honor “first of all for mental voice in his push for health care reform in addition Holy Cross Church in Daphne, Ala., which is in the her strong Catholic faith.” to her duties of promoting awareness about good health. †

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Ruth Ann Zeilinga and Steven Brian Moll were married on June 27 at St. Rose Church in Knightstown. The bride is the daughter of Fred and Kathy Zeilinga. The groom is the son of Dan Moll and Jan Johnstone. Father John Kiefer, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Muncie, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, officiated at their wedding ceremony.

TheCriterion Page 10 Fall Marriage Supplement The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS Costello-Greenlee Megan Marie Costello and Woodrow Joel Greenlee will be married on Oct. 17 at St. Pius X Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Cindy Costello. The groom is the son of David and Julie Greenlee.

Alvarez-Meneses Eckstein-Lynch Gilmore-Williams Hoffman-Kelly Maria Teresa Alvarez and Pablo Lindsey A. Eckstein and Daniel Frankie D. Gilmore and Ryan Erin Hoffman and Joshua Kelly Hector Meneses will be married M. Lynch were married on Michael Williams will be will be married on Nov. 21 at on Aug. 15 at St. Louis Church July 11 at Our Lady of the married on Sept. 5 at St. Luke St. Joan of Arc Church in in Batesville. The bride is the Most Holy Rosary Church in the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Alfonso and Maria Indianapolis. The bride is the Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of John and Susan Alvarez. The groom is the son of daughter of Garry and Mary Jo daughter of David and Cathy Hoffman. The groom is the son Vicente and Maria Meneses. Eckstein. The groom is the son Gilmore. The groom is the son of of Gerald and Deborah Kelly. of Kathleen and Robert Lynch Jr. Mike and Sharon Williams. ❧ Curtis-Linenberg Jamie Curtis and Bryan Amberger-Nobbe Linenberg will be married on Hilary Anne Amberger and July 24 at St. Matthew Church in Bradley Joseph Nobbe will be Indianapolis. The bride is the married on Sept. 26 at daughter of Steve and Kelly Holy Family Church in Curtis. The groom is the son of Oldenburg. The bride is the Bruce and Lee Linenberg. daughter of Stephen and Deborah Amberger. The groom is the son of Douglas and Catherine Nobbe. Joerger-Brock Ennett-Shepard Graham-Downham Erica Nicole Joerger and Corey Alessandra Beth Ennett Gloria Christine Graham and Allen Brock will be married on and Jeron Lee Shepard will Chase Alexander Downham Oct. 3 at St. Paul Church in be married on Nov. 7 at will be married on Sept. 19 at New Alsace. The bride is the Holy Family Church in St. Monica Church in daughter of Larry and Beth Dale City, Va. The bride is the Indianapolis. The bride is the Joerger. The groom is the son of daughter of Alfred and Dorris daughter of Ron and Mary Al and Julie Brock. Ennett. The groom is the son of Graham. The groom is the son of Dall-Wilson Napoleon Rolfe and Sandra Dee Mike and Cynthia Downham. Jane Ann Dall and Bradley Washington. Darren Wilson will be married Bauer-Lally on Oct. 24 at St. Simon the Anne Juliet Bauer and Martin Apostle Church in Indianapolis. Jay Lally will be married on The bride is the daughter of Aug. 1 at St. Gerald Church in Norbert and Carol Dall. The Oak Lawn, Ill. The bride is the groom is the son of Jeffrey and daughter of Gary and Lucinda Barbara Wilson. Bauer. The groom is the son of Michael and Dawn Lally. Jones-Paul Christina Lynn Jones and Craig Green-Jones Anthony Paul will be married on Feldkamp-Casabella Blayr Allyn Green and Stuart Oct. 17 at St. Vincent de Paul Mary Katherine Feldkamp and David Jones were married on Church in Shelby County. The Benjamin Charles Casabella will May 23 at St. Vincent de Paul bride is the daughter of Brian and be married on Sept. 26 at Church in Shelby County. The Tamara Jones. The groom is the St. Louis Bertrand Church in bride is the daughter of Bret and son of Jerome Paul and Linda Louisville, Ky. The bride is the Alexis Green. The groom is the Paul. daughter of Joseph and Valerie son of Brian and Tamara Jones. Davis-Blair Feldkamp. The groom is the son Susanna N. Davis and Kenneth of Ronald and Mary Casabella. Beck-Laker L. Blair will be married on Corrie Elaine Beck and Adam Oct. 17 at St. Michael Church in Matthew Laker will be married Greenfield. The bride is the on Jan. 2, 2010, at Sacred Heart daughter of Deacon Wayne and of Jesus Church in Indianapolis. Darlene Davis. The groom is the The bride is the daughter of son of David and Shirley Blair. Benjamin Sipes and Christine Beck. The groom is the son of William and Mary Laker. Jordan-Harrell Haggenjos-Brown Tiffany Lynn Jordan and Kyle Regina Marie Haggenjos and Matthew Harrell will be married Flasch-Record Bryan Michael Brown will be on July 18 at St. Andrew Church Samantha Flasch and Adam married on Dec. 19 at SS. Francis in Richmond. The bride is the Record will be married on and Clare Church in Greenwood. daughter of Brian and Judy July 18 at St. Jude Church in The bride is the daughter of Don Wiles. The groom is the son of Indianapolis. The bride is the and Sharon Haggenjos. The Kevin and Mary Harrell. daughter of Charles and Cynthia groom is the son of Robert and Dezern-Aldridge Flasch. The groom is the son of Carolyn Brown. Beth Anne Dezern and Zachary David and Gloria Record. Joseph Aldridge will be married Costello-Bishop on Nov. 14 at Our Lady of the Melissa Anne Costello and Greenwood Church in Matthew James Bishop Greenwood. The bride is the were married on July 3 at daughter of David Dezern and St. Lawrence Church in Donna Dezern. The groom is the Indianapolis. The bride is the son of Joseph and Donna daughter of Ron and Cindy Aldridge. Costello. The groom is the son of Gary and Kathy Bishop. The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Fall Marriage Supplement Page 11 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kidwell-Dietz Maddox-Brown Parsons-Neff Schmitz-Keefe Timmerman-Sullivan Mary Amanda Kidwell and Samantha Nicole Maddox and Theresa Rose Marie Parsons and Laura Theresa Schmitz and Beth Joy Timmerman and Adam Tanner Douglas Dietz will Thomas Joseph Brown Jr. will be Victor Allan Neff will be married Kevin Tredway Keefe will be Aloysius Sullivan will be married be married on Nov. 28 at married on Aug. 1 at Our Lady on Aug. 1 at St. Mary Church in married on July 18 at St. Luke on Oct. 16 at St. Leo Church in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in of the Greenwood Church in Iowa City, Iowa. The bride is the the Evangelist Church in Indian- Minneapolis, Minn. The bride is Indianapolis. The bride is the Greenwood. The bride is the daughter of Mary Suzanne apolis. The bride is the daughter the daughter of Dennis and Shirley daughter of William and Denise daughter of Peter and Diane Parsons. The groom is the son of of James and Marjorie Schmitz. Timmerman. The groom is the son Kidwell. The groom is the son of Maddox. The groom is the son of Mark and Janice Neff. The groom is the son of Daniel of Mike and Peggy Sullivan. Steven Dietz and Joyce Watz. Tom and Martha Brown. ❧ and Christine Keefe. ❧ Powers-Wicker Kreilein-Hurrle Pamela M. Powers and Jaret M. Nicole Dawn Kreilein and Wicker will be married on Stephen Francis Hurrle will be Oct. 10 at St. Mary Church in married on Sept. 5 at St. Joseph Greensburg. The bride is the Church in Jasper, Ind. The bride daughter of John and Cindy is the daughter of Keith Kreilein Powers. The groom is the son of and Marcia Corbin. The groom is Michael and Carolyn Wicker. the son of Steve and Barb Hurrle. ❧ Vaal-Tentler McGill-Miller Scardine-Snyder St. Clair-Heim Corine Theresa Vaal and Gary Amy Kathleen McGill and Kevin Danielle Nicole Scardine and Sara Elizabeth St. Clair and Nicholas Tentler will be married on Joseph Miller will be married on Rick Carl Snyder will be married Patrick Joseph Heim will be Aug. 15 at St. John the Evangelist Oct. 24 at St. Charles Borromeo on Sept. 12 at Holy Family married on Nov. 14 at St. Monica Church in Indianapolis. The bride Church in Bloomington. The Church in Chicago, Ill. The bride Church in Indianapolis. The is the daughter of Gene and Paula bride is the daughter of Dan and is the daughter of Robert and bride is the daughter of Stephen Vaal. The groom is the son of Debbie McGill. The groom is the Dolores Scardine. and Lizabeth St. Clair. The Wayne and Madeline Barnett. son of John and Lori Miller. groom is the son of Thomas Heim and Bernadine Heim.

Lang-Eddy Jennifer M. Lang and Timothy J. Eddy will be married on July 19 at St. Pius X Church in Appleton, Wis. The bride is the daughter of David and Debbie Lang. The groom is the son of Carl and Mary F. Eddy. Schieffer-Braun Winningham-Kashman Nicholson-Martin Ann E. Schieffer and Warrant Gillian Elizabeth Winningham Vist us online Kelly Marie Nicholson and Officer Kyle A. Braun were Stephenson-Ripperger and Joseph Edward Kashman Anthony Ross Martin will be married on March 14 at St. John Ashley Marie Stephenson and will be married on Nov. 21 at married on Nov. 14 at Our Lady the Evangelist Church in Joseph William Ripperger will be St. Christopher Church in Indian- of the Most Holy Rosary Church Enterprise, Ala. The bride is the married on Sept. 5 at St. Barnabas apolis. The bride is the daughter TheCriterion in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Ret. Lt. Colonel Church in Indianapolis. The bride of Bruce and Elizabeth daughter of Donald and Ruth Charles and Faye Schieffer. The is the daughter of Dennis and Patti Winningham. The groom is the www.criteriononline.com Nicholson. The groom is the son groom is the son of Timothy Stephenson. The groom is the son son of Denny and DiAnn of Jeff and Elizabeth Martin. Braun and Sandra Harris. of Robert and Kathy Ripperger. Kashman. † Photography by Kelly Kimball/Ingalls Photography Kelly by Photography

Wedding at St. Rose Church

Above, newlyweds Steven and Ruth Moll pose beside the sign at St. Rose Church in Knightstown after their June 27 wedding ceremony.

Left, Ruth and Steven Moll pose for a picture with Father John Kiefer, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Muncie, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, who officiated at their wedding ceremony. The newlyweds met Father Kiefer when they were students at Ball State University in Muncie. Page 12 Fall Marriage Supplement The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 ‘Love one another’ Tobit Weekend helps couples live God-centered marriage By Mary Ann Wyand the celebration of their marriage,” couples who are involved in Father Farrell explained. “It’s an this ministry speak of the “Love one another as I love you” opportunity for them to focus on all the blessing it is for them to have (Jn 15:12). days that follow the wedding—the a time to reflect on the Christ’s instructions in the Gospel of lifetime of marital commitment.” meaning of their own John are a simple and straightforward Married couples on the Tobit teams commitment, what they have lesson in how to live a happy and holy candidly share their own marriage come to value in their life. experiences, he said, to “offer engaged marriage, how their Photography Kimball/Ingalls Kelly by Photo But in the midst of oftentimes couples an inside view of marriage—the sacrament has come to life, stressful and extremely busy daily daily blessings and challenges of how they feel the power of living, it can be easy for individuals and working out a relationship with your the grace of the sacrament at married couples to forget those words of beloved spouse and what all is involved work within their love, and wisdom. in that.” how this makes all the That’s why the Church requires Tobit presentations and discussions difference day after day.” engaged couples to participate in a address a variety of relationship skills, For team couples, the Tobit Newlyweds Steven and Ruth Moll were married on June 27 at marriage preparation program before including: ministry is “an opportunity to St. Rose Church in Knightstown. Her engagement and exchanging vows in the sacrament of • What does it mean to learn the art renew their own marriage wedding rings and his wedding ring placed on a Bible matrimony. of communication with your spouse? even as they give the gift of symbolize their marital covenant with God. The Pre Cana Program, a one-day • How do you move toward their wisdom and experience,” course sponsored by the archdiocesan forgiveness in times of difficulty or he said, “and share their story with importance of communication with your Office of Family Ministries, and the disillusionment? couples who are preparing for the spouse and with God,” she said, Tobit Weekend, a retreat presented by a • What are the marriage vows really sacrament.” “sharing that conversation with God as a priest and trained volunteer team of about? The late Franciscan Father Martin couple and what that will do for your married couples, help engaged couples “It’s an opportunity to focus on the Wolter started the Tobit Weekend marriage.” learn how to grow in love and holiness meaning of ‘for better or for worse, for ministry during the 1980s at the former Keeping God in the center of your with God at the center of their marriage richer or for poorer, in sickness and in Alverna Retreat Center in Indianapolis. marriage is the key to a lifetime of all the days of their lives together. health,’ ” Father Farrell said. “We are Two married couples and a priest serve happiness together, McSweeney said. Both marriage preparation programs are blessed to have some couples in the on the Tobit Weekend team, Father Farrell “In the ins and outs and challenges of offered at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat archdiocese, who have been married said. The priest presents a talk on the daily life, … it’s knowing that not only House, the archdiocesan retreat center at anywhere from three to five years up to spirituality and sacramentality of marriage, do we have each other to lean on, we 5353 E. 56th St. in Indianapolis. 35 or 40 years, that have been very and also celebrates an explanatory Mass in also have our faith in God.” Father Jim Farrell, Fatima’s director, committed to the Tobit ministry and give slow motion, a catechetical tool for young Tobit Weekend presentations are and Cheryl McSweeney, program up a weekend to be a part of this couples preparing for a Catholic or an especially important for young couples manager, invite married couples to help experience in helping engaged couples interfaith marriage. who live far away from their families, with this important volunteer ministry as prepare for the sacrament of marriage.” “The experience of being a priest on she said, and don’t have the benefit of Tobit team members. Fatima staff members and Tobit the Tobit Weekend is an opportunity to this support in their marriage. “Tobit Weekend retreats are a volunteer team presenters are “always witness my own spousal relationship “It’s a very personal ministry,” wonderful opportunity for engaged looking for additional couples who are with the Church,” he said, “and also to McSweeney said, because “presenting couples to take a weekend away from willing to share the story of their love benefit from hearing the witness, the couples are sharing their whole life with the hectic schedules that many of them and their sacrament with engaged stories, of the presenting couples. 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Page 14 The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Speakers: Help those with mental illness by forming relationships WASHINGTON (CNS)—The main stress disorder. the parish as a “safe place” to be sacrament can provide “a deepening way that Catholics can help those with “We’re going to be hearing more themselves. assurance of God’s presence and love.” mental illness in their parishes and about” post- “It’s not just Both speakers said it can be important communities is to build relationships with traumatic stress about [including to set boundaries when, for example, a them, speakers told participants at a disorder, Rakitan those with mental person with mental illness requests daylong workshop in Washington. said. “The mental illness in] worship repeated blessings or makes repeated “We’re not here to fix mental illness,” health needs of our and” the Rite of confessions. said Connie Rakitan of the Archdiocese [veterans] are going Christian Initiation “You do not have to accept inappro- of Chicago’s Commission on Mental to be bigger and of Adults, Rakitan priate behavior,” Father Malloy said. He Illness. “We’re here to care—that’s what bigger as we go on.” said. “It’s about and Rakitan suggested that pastoral we do.” She said that substance abuse and committee and social events and workers set clear boundaries and then Approximately 50 people joined in the mental illness often go hand in hand, but doughnuts after church. ... It’s simple follow through consistently. workshop on “Increasing Support and that the mental health aspect can be individual attitudes and actions.” “There is so much confusion in their Hope in Catholic Parish Communities” ignored. “It’s cooler to drink booze to get Franciscan Capuchin Father Bob minds, and their social skills can be held on July 11 at the Washington rid of your problems than to say, ‘I’m Malloy, pastoral services director at the compromised,” Rakitan said. So it is Archdiocese’s pastoral center. going to check myself into the psych Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit and a helpful for people with mental illness to Similar workshops were scheduled for ward,’ ” Rakitan added. former chaplain at St. Elizabeth’s know that although the pastoral worker July 21 in Chicago and on July 24 in She said parishes can have a negative Hospital, the District of Columbia’s cannot give them an unlimited amount of Portland, Ore., with additional training or a positive aspect on those with mental public psychiatric facility, said the time to talk, they can be sure that if an planned for the fall, as part of a new illness within their communities. Catholic sacraments “can heal and appointment is set the commitment will initiative launched by the National “The sad reality is that people with redeem,” with the Eucharist being “one of be kept for the time promised, she said. Catholic Partnership on Disabilities mental illness don’t show up, or if they the greatest healing sacraments we have.” “It’s OK to put limits on our own Council on Mental Illness. do [they get the message that] we’d really In deciding whether a person with kindness or we could burn out,” Rakitan, a co-founder of Chicago’s appreciate it if you didn’t come back,” mental illness or any other disability Father Malloy said. Faith and Fellowship ministry providing she added. should receive the sacraments, “any Rakitan also urged parishes to spiritual and social support to adults with Rakitan said various forms of mental case of doubt should be resolved in “develop a response plan” for cases when mental illness, delivered a talk she called illness may manifest themselves in a favor of the person with the disability,” someone with mental illness experiences “Mental Illness 101” focusing on the reluctance to come to Mass, difficulty Father Malloy said. “We can never a crisis. The plan should “respect the biological, psychological, social and sitting still, odd behavior, difficulty presume where a person might be.” person but also be mindful of the safety spiritual dimensions of severe and interacting with others or repeated In the case of the sacrament of of the community,” she said. persistent mental illness. requests for confession or blessings. anointing of the sick, he cautioned against Just as you would not ignore someone Under the umbrella of serious mental But she said such events as a parish- giving the impression that the sacrament having a heart attack at Mass, “welcome illness, she included schizophrenia, sponsored Mass for and with those with will remove whatever mental illness the does not mean that if there is a crisis you bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, mental illness or small-group activities person suffers from. just kind of let it go,” she said. “You say, major depressive disorder, obsessive- that allow relationships to be formed can “But often healing comes in ways we ‘Oh, man, he’s in trouble. Let’s get some compulsive disorder and post-traumatic go a long way toward making people see cannot fathom,” he added, saying the help.’ ” † Obama names geneticist Francis Collins to head National Institutes of Health WASHINGTON (CNS)—President Barack Obama has “Are we more than the sum of our genes? You betcha,” in Chapel Hill from 1978 to 1981. nominated Dr. Francis S. Collins, the former director of the he told a 1998 conference in Washington. After a stint as a fellow in human genetics at National Human Genome Research Institute at the National He won a Christopher Award in 2007 for his book Yale Medical School, Collins joined the University of Institutes of Health, to head the 27 institutes and centers that The Language of God: A Scientist Michigan in 1984 in a position that would eventually lead make up NIH. Presents Evidence for Belief. The to a professorship of internal medicine and human genetics. The appointment was announced at the White House on awards honor works that affirm the While there, he discovered the gene responsible for July 8, the day that NIH’s final guidelines for federal funding highest values of the human spirit. cystic fibrosis and isolated genes linked to other diseases. of embryonic stem-cell research took effect. It must be After leaving the genome Collins became director in 1993 of what was then called confirmed by the Senate. project in August 2008, Collins, the National Center for Human Genome Research. He Collins, 59, has long urged scientists not to divorce their who has said he became a called the work “an adventure that beats going to the moon work from their spirituality and has said that the discovery Christian at age 27, founded the or splitting the atom.” of a person’s genes “is not who he is as a person.” BioLogos Foundation in Under Collins’ leadership, the 15-year project of Washington, which says in its mapping the human genome was completed in April 2003, mission statement: “We believe ahead of schedule and under budget. that faith and science both lead to In a statement released by the White House on July 8, Dr. Francis S. Collins ST. MARTIN’S truth about God and creation.” Obama called Collins “one of the top scientists in the Born on April 14, 1950, in Staunton, Va., Collins world,” and said “his groundbreaking work has changed was home-schooled until the sixth grade. 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By Sean Gallagher

BEECH GROVE—On March 7, the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove elected Gallagher Sean by Photo Sister Juliann Babcock as their newest prioress. The election followed a discernment process of several months where members of the community prayerfully considered and discussed what kind of leader they needed for the future. Sister Juliann was installed and began her six-year term on June 7. She leads a community of 69 sisters who minister in the archdiocese in a variety of ways, including two ministries based on their grounds in Beech Grove: St. Paul Hermitage, a retirement and nursing facility, and the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center. Other sisters from Our Lady of Grace minister in various parts of the archdiocese in educational, health care and parish ministries. They also have sisters who minister in Newburgh, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; Dayton, Ohio; and Clearwater, Fla. Sister Juliann, 60, grew up in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis and graduated from the former Our Lady of Grace Academy in Beech Grove in 1966. She joined the monastic community that Benedictine Sister Juliann Babcock stands in front of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove on July 9. She was elected the new prioress of the same year, and made her first profession of monastic community on March 7, and was installed and began her six-year term of office on June 7. vows in 1968 and perpetual profession of vows in 1973. Holy Cross brothers. They taught him I find people are longing for simplicity of nities for sisters to keep deepening their own During 43 years of religious life, when he went to Cathedral High School. life and silence. There’s so much noise in the monastic life as well as tending to my own. Sister Juliann was an educator for 10 years, So I was used to having religious sisters world. I certainly have to be about ongoing on the staff at the Benedict Inn, and served and brothers as part of our family. I don’t think we have to create something formation for myself, deepening my own as vocation director, formation director and Then I went to high school here at new. We just think we have to continue doing prayer life. sub-prioress (second in leadership in the Our Lady of Grace. And that’s when I met what we’re doing and doing it well. …Whenever I’m in the public forum, I’ll monastery). the Benedictines. It wasn’t really until my We want vocations because community talk about our community. We want to invite She talked with The Criterion for an senior year that I decided to join the life is so important to us, and we feel a women to consider joining us. interview a month after she was installed. community. I hadn’t given it serious responsibility to pass on the Benedictine When we have young women here from thought until then. charism to future generations. What I heard [Bishop] Chatard or Roncalli, we say to What was your reaction when you One thing that was significant to me when I was formation director for many them, “Come and see! Ours is a wonderful Qrealized that the sisters in your during those years was that I was the editor years is that women are searching for way of life. It’s something for you to community had chosen you to be their of the school newspaper. I spent a lot of two things. They’re seeking a prayer life that consider as you discern what God is calling next prioress? hours at the academy in the evenings and is supported by a community whose primary you to do.” It was very humbling to hear people on Saturdays. Often, sisters would stop by work is prayer. Who we are also speaks to people. I hope Aspeak of gifts they feel you have to and talk with us. I felt like the sisters we encourage vocations by the witness that serve the community. It’s hard to put into enjoyed their life and enjoyed one another. You’ve been involved in vocational we give. I do love monastic life. I really do. words what that felt like. It was just Our principal at that time was Qdiscernment and formation for your And I hope that my way of living reflects humbling, and I felt a great love for the Sister Louise Hoeing, who is now community as vocation director and that to people. community at that time. working at Bishop Chatard High School. formation director. How do you see your Benedict asks in the Rule, “Does the I said to myself, “Can I really do this? She was very influential and very helpful to role as prioress in the years to come novice truly seek God?” I think that’s the Do I really have these gifts that they’re me in this discernment. I will always be relating to encouraging women to consider important thing. Do we seek God? Whether speaking about? Is this what the community grateful to her for that. a possible vocation to your community and it’s someone who’s coming in for the first needs?” in the formation of its newest members? time as a postulant or all of us who’ve been Yet I also tried to trust God and trust the What hopes for the future do you I will teach the Holy Rule of here for many years, we always keep asking Spirit. Qhave for your community, both in ASt. Benedict to our new members all ourselves, “How can we best seek God?” We went into this process praying that the years that you’ll be leading it and for through these six years, as the past prioresses I think that’s one thing I want our whoever God chose would be the right the long term? have done. So I’ll be meeting with them on a community known for, that we truly do seek person for us at this time. My prayer was to As a Benedictine community, our regular basis. God through our prayer life, through our offer her my support and my service. So Acharism is prayer, work and I’ll be working closely with the vocation community life and through our ministries. when you hear your own name, it’s just very hospitality. Our life is centered around our director and the formation director, and That is what will encourage other women to humbling. prayer and our community life. Our values supporting them in their efforts. join us in serving the people of God. are very important to us, and we work to Even though we’ve made our perpetual How would you say that growing up keep deepening them. profession of monastic vows, it doesn’t mean (For more information on the Sisters of Qin Our Lady of Lourdes Parish had My hope is that we continue being the the end of our formation. We’re in formation St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace a formative influence on you and your monastic women we are called to be, that all of our lives. So I feel that as prioress I am Monastery in Beech Grove, log on to vocation? Did any of the first sisters of we keep deepening our prayer life, serving to be a spiritual leader in offering opportu- www.benedictine.com.) † Our Lady of Grace teach at Lourdes and other people by sharing the gifts we’ve have an influence on you? been given, and welcoming our guests as My family was very much involved in Christ. We have a lot of guests who visit ALourdes Parish. Our parish was a big our monastery, and we’re grateful for each Heating and Air Conditioning part of our life growing up. My mom was one of them. active in the women’s club, and was our Our sisters are engaged in a variety of Scout leader all the years that my brother ministries in the archdiocese, and we want and sister and I were at Lourdes. She also to continue serving in those areas as we are had a booth each year at the Fall Festival able. which involved the whole family. 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Page 16 The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Perspectives The Green View/ From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Patricia and Conrad Cortellini Basic Catholicism: Yes, we believe in angels Sabbath (Twenty-third in a series) non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture Daniel’s visions, announcing Michael’s role. usually calls ‘angels’ is a truth of faith. The He then appears in the New Testament, convergence It’s surprising how fashionable angels have witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity first to Zachariah to announce the birth of become in our secular society. From popular of Tradition” (#328). John the Baptist then to Mary to tell her that In discussing the issues revolving around television shows to The word “angel” is the name of their office she would become the mother of God. green and sustainability with our Catholic jewelry to books, there or function, not of their nature. St. Augustine Angels appear throughout Jewish brothers and sisters, we seems to be a widespread taught that the name of their nature is “spirit” Scripture and the Christian Old Testament: have come to appreciate interest in these because they are purely spiritual creatures. They They closed the earthly paradise, protected that there exists a messengers from God have intelligence and free will, and they surpass Lot, saved Hagar and her child, stayed sizable faction in the sent to help us humans. in perfection all visible creatures. Their mission Abraham’s hand when he was going to Church that views Unfortunately, many is to serve as servants and messengers of God. sacrifice Isaac, communicated the law by sustainability as a people might Angels have traditionally been assigned to their ministry, and assisted the prophets, just secular issue having acknowledge an interest nine “choirs”: angels, archangels, principalities, to cite a few examples. little to do with our in angels, but will powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim The Gospels tell us that angels ministered spiritual life. quickly say, “But, of course, I don’t really and seraphim. to Jesus during various times in his life. Respectful of this believe in them.” Scriptures give us the names of only They protected him in his infancy, served position, we have given Why not? I think a disbelief in angels is a three angels: archangels Michael, Raphael and him in the desert, and strengthened him in considerable thought to the matter and have form of pride. How do we dare to believe that Gabriel, although Jewish apocrypha add Uriel his agony in the garden. come to the realization that, even as the there couldn’t be a higher order of creatures and Jeremiel. The existence of Guardian Angels has spiritual and sustainability interest may differ, than humans? Because we can’t prove their Michael first appears in Daniel’s vision as never been explicitly defined as a matter of there appear many instances where the interest existence scientifically? Because the idea of “the great prince” who defends Israel. In the faith for Catholics, but belief in them goes of the two converge. Among the most angels seems like myth? Book of Revelation, he leads God’s armies to back at least as far as St. Basil the Great, prominent of these instances is in keeping the Most religions do teach the real existence final victory over the forces of evil. who died in 379. He wrote, “Beside each Sabbath. of angels. It’s part of the traditional beliefs of Raphael’s only appearance is in the story of believer stands an angel as protector and Quoting the Catechism of the Catholic Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The Tobit, where he guides Tobiah through a series shepherd leading him to life.” Church on the Third Commandment: Catechism of the Catholic Church, for of adventures and heals Tobit’s blindness. Angels aren’t as they are portrayed on “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. example, says, “The existence of the spiritual, Gabriel also makes an appearance in TV, but they do exist. † Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a Sabbath to our Lord The Joyful Catholic/Rich Herman thy God, in it you shall not do any work” (Ex 20:8-10), (p. 523). Additionally, “Sunday is a time for To find joy in your life, give it away reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind, and meditation which furthers the growth of the Once, a rich farmer saw many poor $100 bill with my gratitude.” the course of weather forever.” Christian interior life ” (CCC, #2186). people in his village and he was moved to Joyfully, the boy ran to his father to return the If one flap of a butterfly’s wings can In essence, the same pressures of commer- tears. money, and his father said, “Well done, my son.” change the weather on the other side of the cialism that have led to the degradation of our So he gave his son a This old-fashioned story shows what each of Earth, imagine what you can do with a kind environment also have worked to dilute our $100 bill and said, us can do with a dollar, a smile or a kind word. deed or an encouraging word! keeping the Sabbath holy. “Son, I want you to take Whenever you give someone a dollar, a Let’s be generous and spread our The Sunday Mass and Eucharist are this money and give it smile or an encouraging word, it’s like blessings around. Give your gifts freely to important and obligatory, but are not the whole to someone in need.” tossing a pebble into a pond. The ripples others and watch them multiply. story of keeping the Sabbath holy. Sunday, the The boy ran into spread outward, infinitely, until they cover We cannot know the extent of our whole day, needs to be set apart from our town, looked around the entire pond. influence, especially when we allow God to secular life, and dedicated to rest and the life and spotted a destitute Try it today and remember “One man gives work through us. of the Spirit. man on the corner. He freely, yet gains even more” (Prv 11:24). When we cooperate with God, even the Another salient point: “Every Christian stuffed the $100 bill The next person you meet, smile and pay him smallest things we do may cause big should avoid making unnecessary demands on into the man’s dirty hands. a sincere compliment or say an encouraging changes in others. others that would hinder them from observing Surprised, the poor man immediately ran word. You may be happy and healthy, or sad the Lord’s Day” (#2187)—no work and no into the food store and purchased $100 worth Watch as your words bring a smile to his face and uncertain about your future, but you can activity that would cause others to work. of food from the grocer. and brighten his day. still toss a pebble of joy into the sea of life. Now, is this really possible in our culture Delighted, the grocer ran to pay his debt Imagine him, inspired by you, giving a Your Creator is waiting to help, so just where commercial interests fill our waking day of $100 to the butcher. similar compliment to another person, and so pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, with 3,000 messages directed at each one of us Eagerly, the butcher ran to pay his debt of forth. in me and through me, on earth as it is in that persuade, seduce, cajole and intimidate, $100 to the baker. Your one compliment may multiply heaven” (Mt 6:9-10). using snappy phrases like “shop till you drop” Thankfully, the baker ran to pay his debt endlessly. Then stand by and let the mighty power and “rolling back prices” to get us to consume of $100 to the candlestick maker. This phenomenon is described by scientists of God work through you. Let him redeem ever larger quantities of goods irrespective of Gratefully, the candlestick maker ran to as “The Butterfly Effect.” When a butterfly flaps you and use you to help change the world. our need? Would our spiritual life benefit pay his debt of $100 to the grocer. its wings, it creates tiny changes in the Jesus said, “A farmer went out to sow his from stepping out of the commercial The grocer then ran to the boy’s house atmosphere that may ultimately cause or prevent seed … it came up and yielded a crop, a maelstrom and the hectic activities of our and knocked on his door. a tornado on the other side of the planet. hundred times more than was sown” everyday life one day out of seven? When the boy opened the door, the grocer This idea that one butterfly could eventually (Lk 8:5). Stop! Keeping the Sabbath provides an handed him the $100 bill and exclaimed, have a far-reaching ripple effect on subsequent opportunity to stop—getting off our well-worn “Thank you, your generosity has paid historic events was made famous by (Rick Hermann of St. Louis is a Catholic paths in order to reflect on our busy lives from everyone’s debts! The whole town now looks meteorologist Edward Lorenz, who said, columnist and speaker. His e-mail address is a detached vantage point. to the future with optimism. Here is your “One flap of a butterfly’s wings could change [email protected].) † This “deliberate awareness” is an empowering practice—the first step in the Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister living of an intentional Catholic life. Once in this new space, we can foster peace and quiet within to make room for God’s voice ‘Love: anterior to life … posterior to death’ to reach us for we are made aware through Elijah that God speaks in a “tiny whispering My 83-year-old mother, Irene Rose, died birth and my first brother’s birth, my mother death, referred to it as “the last frontier.” sound” (1 Kgs 19:12). 13 years ago in January after a lengthy suffered a dreadful fall down a flight of stairs If so, then we are all pioneers in a Freed from the demands of our busyness, illness. and lost a baby. spiritual adventure. My sister, Beverley, we can devote our attention to the connections Because I said As was custom then, his tombstone simply claimed that Mom’s transition to heaven within family, friends and community, and “goodbye” many times, says “Baby Vogler.” Later, when my sister and must have been happy because a peaceful rejuvenate the virtue of “caring.” I thought I was ready her husband also lost a baby boy, they named smile graced her face as she died. Bev kissed Coupled with a respite from schedules and for her death. Not so! him for our father so “Lester Vernon” is on the Mom and whispered, “Didn’t I tell you it deadlines, these acts of the Sabbath replenish Nothing prepared me tombstone. was beautiful?” our mind, body and spirits, and fortify us in for that kind of pain, not In his eulogy for Mom, my brother, A week after Mom’s burial, Bev’s the face of the inevitable Monday. even my father’s sudden Michael, also shared this, written by daughter, JoAnne, called to share how she From the “green view,” keeping the death at age 49 in Kentucky-born poet and lawyer William Ross and a nursing colleague at the hospital Sabbath by Catholics around the world could July of 1962. When that Wallace: “The hand that rocks the cradle is the prayed for solace. Her friend, Terry, recalled reduce all forms of pollution by as much as happened, I also thought hand that rules the world.” Psalm 38:18: “The Lord is near to the 10 to 14 percent and conserve finite resources no grief could be as heart-wrenching. I was This was a tribute to Mom as a homemaker broken-hearted and saves the crushed spirit.” by the same amount. wrong then, too. in our childhood home. Michael also used the When Terry returned to her patients, one Reinvesting time in family and community With Mom’s death, I felt as though healing touch of humor so family members of them asked her to pull the paper sheets off would illuminate that happiness is not temporal ties with our ancestors were broken. and friends often laughed through our tears. a daily calendar so it would be updated. On dependent on our level of consumption, but on One sobering thought was: I am the next in He quoted Archie Bunker of former TV that page was Psalm 38:18. the level of caring we show to one another. line. sitcom fame: “Dying is like being born. It’s “Such a coincidence,” I exclaimed. My Taking the time to rest and do nothing However, my brother, Michael, a God’s business.” niece said, “We call it a confirmation.” except to experience each other and the world Salvation Army minister, gave an upbeat Another Bunkerism from “All in the As poet Emily Dickinson explained, around us would bring us to the realization eulogy at her funeral, reminding us that Family” is: “Everybody’s scared of death until “Love is anterior to life and posterior to that this world of God’s creation is the most parental ties are never broken. He said our it hits you—and then you don’t give it another death.” beautiful, most precious object in the known parents’ virtues and attributes live on thought.” universe. through us. That’s because, hopefully, the deceased (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of I am the eldest. Then came my siblings: loved one is already in heaven. Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Patricia and Conrad Cortellini are members Stanley, Beverley and Michael. Between my Another TV program, a documentary about a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis.) † The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Page 17

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, July 20 Friday, July 24 Sunday, July 19, 2009 Apollinaris, bishop and martyr Sharbel Makhluf, priest Exodus 14:5-18 Exodus 20:1-17 • Jeremiah 23:1-6 lamb of Calvary, reconciled fallen, sinful (Response) Exodus 15:1-6 Psalm 19:8-11 • Ephesians 2:13-18 humankind with God. His redemption, Matthew 12:38-42 Matthew 13:18-23 • Mark 6:30-34 sealed in the Crucifixion, bridged the gap created between God and humanity by The prophecy of Jeremiah provides this sin. Tuesday, July 21 Saturday, July 25 Liturgy of the Word with its first reading. St. Mark’s Gospel provides the last Lawrence of Brindisi, priest James, Apostle While the writings of prophets are reading. and doctor 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 plentiful in the Bible, Throughout all four of the Gospels, the Exodus 14:21-15:1 Psalm 126:1-6 in reality today we Apostles were crucial figures in fulfilling have access to the the divine plan of salvation achieved in (Response) Exodus 15:8-10, Matthew 20:20-28 words of only a few of and by Jesus. 12, 17 the many prophets This reading makes quite evident Matthew 12:46-50 Sunday, July 26 who certainly were two aspects of their role. Seventeenth Sunday in active among God’s First, they were the Lord’s special Wednesday, July 22 Ordinary Time people during the students, hearing and seeing what was not many centuries before said or shown to others. Mary Magdalene 2 Kings 4:42-44 Christ. More than any of the contemporaries Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 Psalm 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 Of course, the of Jesus, they were prepared to teach the Psalm 78:18-19, 23-28 Ephesians 4:1-6 words of Jeremiah, or at least some of Good News of salvation. John 20:1-2, 11-18 John 6:1-15 those words, are available to us. They are Second, they were commissioned to contained in the Book of Jeremiah, an teach the Good News. Even before Jesus Thursday, July 23 important inclusion in the Hebrew was crucified, even before Jesus ascended Scriptures. to heaven, they were sent out to the Bridget of Sweden, religious However, Jeremiah likely was not highways and byways. They went as the Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b alone as a prophet in his time and, surely Lord’s representatives, repeating what (Response) Daniel 3:52-56 to his distress, others who were not they had been taught. Matthew 13:10-17 authentic representatives of God At the end of a mission, they returned presented themselves to the people. These to Jesus to report their efforts and be misled or deliberately misleading figures, assigned to a new area of ministry. who assumed for themselves the prophetic mantle, easily could point the Reflection people away from God. This weekend, the Church brings us Understandably, Jeremiah looked upon face to face with a reality very important Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen these interlopers with dismay and even as we seek our own salvation. alarm. Voices contrary to the Gospel, or even To emphasize the falseness and peril of vying with God for our allegiance, Extraordinary ministers of holy these would-be prophets, in this reading surround us. The voices may come from Jeremiah writes on behalf of God. The within us. They may be from other Communion may distribute ashes prophet uses the first person to speak the persons or they may have their origin in mind of God. Clearly, God speaks the culture and popular attitudes of the The following questions have been approvingly the Second Vatican Council through Jeremiah. This precisely is the time. Qhot topics among us, especially as document on religious freedom, which impression that Jeremiah wishes to These voices lure us to our own we look forward to “treats human freedom very seriously.” convey to the people. distress and danger. God is still our next year’s liturgies. In the book, the pope explained that, God rejects these falsely constituted Savior. He provides for us. This weekend, May extraordinary “Man cannot be forced to accept the truth. prophets. Obviously, God has not in these readings, the Church insists that ministers of holy He can be drawn to the truth only by his appointed them. They should be ignored. we need God, and God reaches out to Communion assist own nature, that is, by his own freedom.” Jeremiah is God’s chosen represen- meet our needs. in the blessing of The pope refers to St. Thomas tative. Jeremiah’s voice is the voice of Always, God has reached out to guide throats on the feast Aquinas, who “is so consistent in his God. people. Long, long ago, he provided the of St. Blaise on respect for conscience that he maintains Authenticity is one issue. Another fact prophets, such as Jeremiah, to help the Feb. 3 and in that it is wrong for one to make an act of is that God has provided for the people. people. distribution of ashes faith in Christ if in one’s conscience He instructs them and guides them. Then God gave us Jesus. The Lord on Ash Wednesday? one is convinced, however absurdly, that The Epistle to the Ephesians supplies provided the Apostles for us. They knew We have received different answers to it is wrong to carry out such an act” the next reading this weekend. the Lord, and he taught them. God sent these questions. (Indiana) (Summa Theologiae I-II; 19, 5). This message is typical of this epistle them to us. According to the pope, Cardinal John and of Pauline theology. Christ is They formed the Church, which still Regarding the distribution of ashes, a Henry Newman did not proclaim anything everything. In Christ, all the faithful are endures, relying upon the Apostles and Aresponse to the American bishops new in the teaching of the Church when redeemed. In Christ, the faithful possess upon those whom they selected to follow from the Vatican Congregation for Divine he placed conscience above any outside true life and can anticipate eternal life. them in continuing Christ’s redemption of Worship and the Sacraments (Jan. 30, authority, civil or religious. The Lord Jesus, the Son of God, the the world. † 1975) stated that extraordinary ministers People must search for the true and the of holy Communion may not bless ashes, good, especially when conscience itself but may assist the celebrant in distributing becomes almost blind because of a habit My Journey to God them or impose ashes already blessed if of sin. But an honest conscience, which no priest is present. searches for what is right, always retains The response would provide also for its dignity. other lay persons to distribute ashes if Ode to Joy there is a pastoral need in the parish. (A free brochure in English or Spanish, Some pastors are reluctant to ask answering questions that Catholics ask We watched extraordinary ministers of holy about baptism practices and sponsors, is you marry, Communion to assist with the ashes, available by sending a stamped, promise your love, partly I suppose out of concern for the self-addressed envelope to Father John pledge your lives, sensibilities of some parishioners who Dietzen, Box 3315, Peoria, IL 61612. to God and each other may find it startling. But it is permitted. Questions may be sent to Father Dietzen beneath the crucifix, Lay persons may assist in blessing at the same address or by e-mail in care the tabernacle throats on the feast of St. Blaise by using of [email protected].) † and the mural the same formula as the priest but without of St. Joan of Arc making the sign of the cross on a sunny (Official Book of Blessings, #1634). Readers may submit prose and seventies spring day At a recent Catholic symposium, or poetry for faith column that was Qone speaker claimed that, according The Criterion invites readers to picture perfect to Pope John Paul II, we can follow our submit original prose or poetry relating and holy conscience only when it is in accord with to faith or experiences of prayer for in the joy Church teachings. possible publication in the “My you will share The speaker said that, regardless of Journey to God” column. forever. what we believe is right, we must always Seasonal reflections also are follow what the Church demands. appreciated. Please include name,

By Mary Ann Wyand Rich Miller/www.richweddings.com Submitted photo by Is this what the pope taught? (Ohio) address, parish and telephone number with submissions. (Mary Ann Wyand, the senior reporter for The Criterion, is a member of Our Lady of Pope John Paul II dealt with this Send material for consideration to the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. She wrote this poem for J.P. and Kelly Asubject often, but perhaps “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, (Heider) Wyand, her son and new daughter-in-law, who were married on April 18 at nowhere more explicitly than in his P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis.) 1994 book Crossing the Threshold of or e-mail to [email protected]. † Hope (pp. 190-191). He quotes Page 18 The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009

Dorotha Seng. Sister of Joan Floyds Knobs, July 4. Father of Banet. Grandmother of five. Nathan Shirley. Son of Chester JACOBS, Jerome W., 75, and Thelma Korfhage. Brother of Image of Immaculate Conception, Jeanne Landrum and Kent Rest in peace Millhousen, July 6. Husband of Shirley. St. Paul Elaine Jacobs. Father of Lisa SHRADER, Robert F., 61, A fourth-century image Please submit in writing to our Nelson. Grandmother of five. Pulskamp, David, Derek, Gordon St. Anthony, Indianapolis, of St. Paul the Apostle office by 10 a.m. Thursday Great-grandmother of two. and Michael Jacobs. Brother of June 23. Son of Carolyn Shrader. that Vatican archaeol- before the week of publication; Daniel and James Jacobs. Grand - Brother of Thomas Shrader. DEEM, Paul R., Sr., 70, be sure to state date of death. father of 12. Great-grandfather of (correction) ogists believe is the SS. Francis and Clare, oldest in existence is Obituaries of archdiocesan three. SIENER, Joseph F., 70, Greenwood, June 23. Husband of seen on the walls of the priests serving our archdiocese LOFTUS, Mary Ella (Via), 64, St. Mary, North Vernon, June 30.

Trudie Deem. Father of Pamela Reuters Archeology, Sacred for Commission photo/Pontifical CNS are listed elsewhere in Santa Thecla catacomb Brooks, Laurie Wasser, Jennie, St. Joseph, Indianapolis, June 22. Husband of Rita Sue (Rhinehart) The Criterion. Order priests beneath Rome in an Karen, Kathryn and Paul Deem. Mother of Jennifer and Jason Siener. Father of Theresa and religious sisters and undated photograph Grandfather of 12. Great-grand - Loftus. Sister of Alice Benjamin, Thompson, Marjorie and Andrew brothers are included here, released on June 29. father of one. Susan Nalley, Bill, Fred, Jim and Siener. Brother of Barbara unless they are natives of the Joe Via. Diekhoff, Clara Lauth and Experts of the archdiocese or have other DUDLEY, Peter K., 7, OALDON, Matthew Lynn, Jr., Charles Siener. Grandfather Pontifical Commission connec tions to it; those are St. Thomas, Fortville, June 28. infant, St. Monica, Indianapolis, of 10. for Sacred Archeology separate obituaries on this Son of Mark and Christine June 25. Son of Matthew and SPRONG, Marie (Wood), 95, made the discovery on page. Dudley. Brother of Anna, Danielle Oaldon. Brother of St. Joseph, Shelbyville, July 6. June 19 in the ALBERT, Wesley John, 81, Catherine, Maria, Monica, Sarah Gianna, Dominic and Lucus Mother of Chree Kysar. Sister of catacomb. St. Gabriel the Archangel, and Teresa Dudley. Grandson of Oaldon. Grandson of Patricia Jeanne Bergman, Paula Herod Indianapolis, June 17. Husband Underwood Dudley, Marcele Ensley, Lois McKinney and and Betsy Pope. Grandmother of of Hazel (Dake) Albert. Father of Everest, Charles and Carol Becky Oaldon. three. † Krenek. Iris, Lila and William Albert. PRATT, Richard Armor, 80, Grandfather of five. Great-grand - FULLENKAMP, Harold J., 73, St. Luke the Evangelist, Indian- Sister Alma Lents taught at Indian mission school father of two. St. Mary, New Albany, July 1. apolis, June 19. Husband of Benedictine Sister Alma Lents St. Benedict Normal College in In 1970, she left her teaching AUGSBURGER, Joseph K., Husband of Ruth Ann (Bothast) Mary (Sheehy) Pratt. Grandfather died on July 5 at St. Francis Ferdinand. ministry and worked at St. Ann 86, St. Joseph, Indianapolis, Fullenkamp. Father of Heidi of one. Hospital in Beech Grove. She Sister Alma began her Parish in Belcourt, where she June 30. Father of Terry Hubele Weber. Brother of Mary Lou PROVENCAL, Raymond L., was 90. teaching ministry in 1940 at taught religious education classes and Tony Augsburger. Grand- Shawver and Richard 40, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, St. Benedict School in father of four. Fullenkamp. Grandfather of one. The Mass of Christian Burial and visited the sick until her June 27. Son of Robert and was celebrated on July 8 at Evansville, Ind. She also taught at retirement in 1997. BARR, Stephen Thomas, 54, HABERMEL, Joyce K., 83, Deborah Provencal. Brother of Our Lady of Grace Monastery St. Mary-of-the-Knobs School in In 2003, the Benedictine St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, St. Mary, New Albany, July 3. Rebecca Tietsworth and Robert Chapel in Beech Grove. Burial Floyds Knobs as well as community at Queen of Peace Provencal Jr. July 9. Son of Jacqueline Rose Mother of Lana Celton, Laura followed at the sisters’ cemetery. Christ the King School and Monastery disbanded and she (Brunke) Barr Suprenant. Brother Mullins, Connie Perrot, Kathy SCHNIEDERS, Joan F., 88, The former Mary Sue Lents St. Theresa School in Evansville. transferred to Our Lady of Grace of Mary Baker, JoAnn Kane, Redden, Jeffrey, John, Robert and St. Luke the Evangelist, Indian- was born on March 2, 1919, in In the early 1960s, Sister Alma Monastery in Beech Grove. Theresa Lawrence, Pat Roe, William Habermel. Grandmother apolis, June 23. Mother of Mary Loogootee, Ind. transferred from Ferdinand to Surviving are two cousins, Jennifer Zigler, Chuck, Dale and of 14. Great-grandmother of two. O’Brien, Ann, David, James, She entered Monastery become a founding member of Frank and Norma Weber. Robert Barr. HENDRICKS, Janice Ann Major and Paul Schnieders. Immaculate Conception in Queen of Peace Monastery in Memorial gifts may be sent to CHEEK, Carol, 86, St. Jude, (Seng), 56, Holy Family, Grand mother of 18. Great-grand - Ferdinand, Ind., during her senior Belcourt, N.D. the Sisters of St. Benedict Indianapolis, July 2. Mother of New Albany, June 30. Mother of mother of three. year in high school in 1936. Her greatest love was teaching Retirement Fund, Our Lady of Barbara, John, Michael and Paul Corey Riall, Heather Williams SHIRLEY, Mark A., 41, She earned a bachelor’s degree American Indian children at Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Cheek. 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Account No. ______Exp. Date ______Signature______The Criterion Friday, July 17, 2009 Page 19 Serra Club vocations essay Msgr. Francis Tuohy helped student grow in faith (Editor’s note: Following is the sixth in my development as a Catholic. He helped I didn’t really know God before starting a major part of my life. I know not to stray a series featuring the winners of the where my parents could not. school at Christ the King, but Msgr. Tuohy away; God will lead me in the right 2009 Indianapolis Serra Club Vocations He was the really helped show me the way. He knew me direction. Essay Contest.) first priest that I by name and, for me, he was the Christ- Msgr. Tuohy made everyone feel special, confessed to in the figure in my life. and made them feel they had a place in the By Allie Ferraro sacrament of In 2004, he retired because his health was world. Special to The Criterion reconciliation in declining. Sadly, Msgr. Tuohy passed away I may not know exactly what I want to do second grade. He when I was in the seventh grade. for my vocation or where I even want to go When I was 6 years old, I started was also the The ways in which my community joined with my personal life, but I know I will attending Christ the King School. first priest to give me together in remembrance and thanks for him always follow God. And Msgr. Tuohy Now that I am in high school, I still my first Eucharist. really hit me. While at Christ the King, he showed me this. attend Sunday Mass there sometimes. He always led our headed the whole process to build its new He made me believe God is my path. If I As far back as I can remember, my school Masses, and parish community center and, after his trust in God, he will bring me out of any parents never really discussed religion in our he was loyal to all of death, this new building was named trouble I may be having. house. They divorced when I was still a baby Allie Ferraro the events at the Tuohy Hall. so I never knew the importance of religion school. Throughout his time at Christ the King, (Allie and her parents, Robert Ferraro and or faith. He attended everything that he could and he instilled in me a lot of values and beliefs Melanie Cooksie, are members of Christ the But when I started first grade at Christ the that set a great example. He encouraged me that I still hold true today. Humbly, he gave King Parish in Indianapolis. She graduated King School, everything changed. Every- to talk to my Dad about coming back to his time every day to better the lives of the from Bishop Chatard High School in Indian- thing changed because of one man, church so that I could attend Mass every students and parishioners. apolis last spring, and is the 12th-grade Msgr. Francis Tuohy. Sunday. He helped me to see that I would This was not his job; this was his way of division winner in the 2009 Indianapolis Msgr. Tuohy played a beneficial role in need God in my life as I grew older. life. He let me know that God will always be Serra Club Vocations Essay Contest.) † New Jersey parishioner collects sewing machines for poor in Africa

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. (CNS)—Clare S. Liptak is to be thrown away.” The meeting went so well, Liptak added, that combining her Catholic faith with a love of sewing to help Liptak traveled to Tanzania in 2008 and plans to return in Father Ndalichako, who teaches economics at St. Augustine the poor in Africa stitch together a better life. June 2010. University in Mwanza, Tanzania, served as their tour guide Liptak, a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Liptak and Wilson call their project “Give It Up for when Liptak and Wilson visited Tanzania in November. collects fabric and sewing machines to send to women in Good.” They began collecting sewing machines in 2004 to Liptak and Wilson visited several schools in Tanzania, Tanzania to sew clothes for themselves and their families. send to the poor in Appalachia. including the St. Gaspar Vocational Training Center in She and her friend, Kathleen “Kat” Wilson, have In 2006, Liptak heard about the daughter of a co-worker Dar es Salaam, which teaches tailoring. 140 sewing machines in storage at Mary, Mother of God who was going on a humanitarian mission to Tanzania “The principal at St. Gaspar’s told us enrollment has Parish and another 19 machines at Liptak’s home. coordinated by the Brotherhood of Hope. Six students from increased because of the supplies we sent,” Liptak said. “We Liptak shipped 30 machines to Tanzania in 2008. This the Catholic Center at Rutgers University in Brunswick were really thrilled to have made a difference like that.” summer, she hopes to send 50 more along with fabric, participated in the mission. Liptak said that the sewing machines make valuable sewing supplies, carpentry tools, equipment for a culinary In 2007, Liptak said her interest in Tanzania increased tools in Tanzania, where the unemployment rate in some program and children’s books. The container being used to when a visiting priest from that country, Father Venance areas tops 90 percent. ship the items is scheduled to be loaded on Aug. 7. Ndalichako, spoke during a Mass at Mary, Mother of God All the machines sent by Liptak are electric, but some of The machines remaining in storage are awaiting Church about his association with schools in that country. the older models have a treadle, which allows for manual shipment to poor families in rural Kentucky, she said. After the Mass, Father Ndalichako visited Liptak’s home, operation. This is important in areas where power outages “It is really a lot of fun to do this, and the people who where she lives with Joe, her husband of 27 years and are frequent, Liptak said. donate are very generous,” Liptak told The Catholic Spirit, “No. 1 volunteer.” For machines in need of repairs, Liptak said money newspaper of the Metuchen Diocese. “Often, the machine “Kat and I were in the living room cleaning sewing would be included in the next shipment because it is has been in their family a long time and they want it to be machines,” Liptak said. “I guess Father Ndalichako realized cheaper to repair them in Tanzania and the repairs will used. They don’t want their grandmother’s sewing machine [that] we were serious.” create jobs. †

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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—When varied—but tend heavily toward old books, The Obama visit President Barack Obama stepped into statues and vases—Pope Benedict always was considered private, the pope’s private library in the gives heads of state a gold medal marking but with a bit of flair. Vatican on July 10, he became the the current year of his pontificate. He was met in the St. 12th U.S. president to do so. The pope gave Obama a medal as well Damasus Courtyard by

And while the Vatican has a protocol as a mosaic of St. Peter’s Basilica and U.S. Archbishop James photo/ChrisCNS Reuters Helgren, handbook governing visits by heads of Square, and an autographed copy of his Harvey, prefect of the state—a handbook that covers everything, recent encyclical. Sometimes—like when papal household, and a including the number of Swiss Guards and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met small contingent of papal gentlemen in tails present—the way the pope on July 9—the pope gives his Swiss Guards. each visit unfolds is determined by the guests a special limited-edition pen shaped In a reversal of the schedules of the pope and his guest. like the twisting columns of Gian Lorenzo usual order of things, The fact that Obama came to the Vatican Bernini’s baldacchino over the main altar of the president met with directly from the Group of Eight meeting in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Tarcisio L’Aquila, Italy, and left immediately It would appear that visiting presidents Bertone, Vatican afterward to fly to Ghana meant timing was have a lot more leeway in choosing the secretary of state, tight. gifts they want to give the pope. before going to meet The time constraints meant the Vatican In former U.S. President George W. the pope. and the White House made no plans for an Bush’s three Vatican visits to After a private Pope Benedict XVI and U.S. President Barack Obama clasp hands as exchange of formal speeches—an optional Pope John Paul II, he presented an discussion with they exchange gifts in the pontiff’s private library at the Vatican on part of papal receptions of presidents. 1849 first edition of an anthology of Pope Benedict, Obama July 10. The president was accompanied by his wife, first lady But there is always time for an exchange American poetry, a silver medallion with introduced his wife, Michelle Obama, right. Among the gifts was a stole the U.S. leader of gifts. a hand-painted image of Mary, and the Michelle, and presented to the pope and a framed mosaic of St. Peter’s Basilica that The Baltimore province of the Redemp- Presidential Medal of Freedom. daughters, Sasha and the pope gave the president. torists announced that it had given Obama a Bush met Pope Benedict at the Vatican Malia, to the pope. stole that had been placed on the remains twice. In 2007, he gave the pope a walking A group photo was taken, then the pope Ronald Reagan met him in 1982 and 1987 of St. John Neumann, a 19th-century stick into which the Ten Commandments and president exchanged gifts, and the first as well as after leaving office. Redemptorist and the first male naturalized had been carved by a formerly homeless family left for the airport. George H.W. Bush met him in 1989 and U.S. citizen to become a saint. Obama gave man. And in 2008, the pope and the Obama continued a tradition that is only 1991. Bill Clinton came to the Vatican in the stole to the pope. president gave each other photographs 90 years old. 1994. While the gifts that presidents and taken during Pope Benedict’s April 2008 The first U.S. president to visit the George W. Bush met Pope John Paul in prime ministers give popes are quite visit to the White House. Vatican was Woodrow Wilson, who met 2001 at the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, Some may find it interesting that with Pope Benedict XV in 1919 while on a and at the Vatican in 2002 and 2004. In When U.S. President Obama, who is not Catholic, chose a European tour after World War I. addition to attending Pope John Paul’s Barack Obama met with very Catholic gift for the pope while The next presidential visit was a full funeral in 2005, he visited the Vatican in Pope Benedict XVI on Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, a 40 years later when Dwight D. Eisenhower 2007 and again in 2008 to meet with July 10, he gave this Catholic, gave the pope a digital met Pope John XXIII in 1959. Pope Benedict. stole to the pope as a video recorder during a similar Since then, each U.S. president has made Beginning with Carter’s visit, the gift. It has a unique audience on July 7. a trip to the Vatican. pope’s remarks to his presidential connection to The Vatican protocol Meeting Pope Paul VI were John F. visitors focused on two themes: the need St. John Neumann, a playbook divides presidential Kennedy in 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson in for world peace and the obligation to Redemptorist priest who and prime ministerial visits into 1967, Richard M. Nixon in 1969 and 1970, protect human life, particularly the life served as the bishop of three categories with an increasing and Gerald R. Ford in 1975. of the unborn. Philadelphia from 1852 degree of ceremony: private visit, Jimmy Carter was the next to visit, The two topics still top the list of the

CNS photo/courtesyCNS Redemptoristof Advancement Mission of Office until his death in 1860. official visit and state visit. meeting Pope John Paul in 1980. pope’s concerns for the United States. †

Middle East, “on which there was general agreement.” There was a private exchange of gifts and moment for VATICAN “Dialogue between cultures and religions, the global photographs. The pope gave each of the girls a silver key continued from page 1 economic crisis and its ethical implications, food chain with a bas-relief image of the pope, and Michelle security, development aid—especially for Africa and Obama and Robinson each received a papal medal. L’Aquila, Italy. The summit focused on the economic crisis, Latin America—and the problem of drug trafficking” In addition to the encyclical and Vatican bioethics climate change and global tensions. were discussed, the Vatican said. document, Pope Benedict gave Obama a mosaic showing After the pope welcomed Obama, the president said: “Finally, the importance of educating young people St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, and a medal marking the “Thank you so much. It’s a great honor for me. Thank you everywhere in the value of tolerance was highlighted,” it said. fifth year of his pontificate. so much.” At the end of the meeting, Pope Benedict told the The president told the pope the mosaic, which was made Pope Benedict told the president, “You must be tired president, “A blessing on all your work and also for you.” in the Vatican’s mosaic studio, “was very beautiful” and after all these discussions.” The president responded: “Thank you very much. We look would have “a place of honor” in the White House. Obama responded that the meetings were “very forward to building a strong relationship between our The president gave the pope a liturgical stole that productive” and marked “great progress” and “something countries.” had been on the remains of St. John Neumann, the concrete,” although the precise topic they were discussing at The Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, first U.S. male citizen to be proclaimed a saint. that point was unclear. told reporters after the audience that “great serenity and great St. John Neumann, Philadelphia’s fourth bishop, is The pope and Obama discussed issues that represent cordiality” characterized the meeting. enshrined in a glass casket under an altar at St. Peter the “a great challenge for the future of every nation and for Father Lombardi said he spoke with the pope after the Apostle Church in Philadelphia. New vestments have been the true progress of peoples, such as the defense and meeting and the pope “seemed extremely satisfied with how placed on his remains four times since his 1860 death—in promotion of life and the right to abide by one’s the meeting went.” 1903, 1962, 1989 and 2008. conscience,” according to a Vatican statement released He said the pope found Obama to be “attentive and ready The pope thanked the president for the gift and looked after the audience. to listen.” very pleased, saying the saint had been “a wonderful The two men also discussed world issues addressed at “The president explicitly expressed his commitment to person.” the G-8 summit, as well as immigration and the issue of reducing the numbers of abortions and to listen to the The saint was a Redemptorist priest, and the Baltimore reuniting families, the Vatican statement said. Church’s concerns on moral issues,” he said. province of the order gave Obama the stole, which had been The meeting with the pope and a separate 20-minute After their closed-door meeting, Obama introduced the removed from the casket in 2008. meeting with Cardinal Bertone also touched on pope to his wife, Michelle, their daughters, Malia and Sasha, Father Lombardi told pool reporters that giving the pope international politics, such as the peace process in the and Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson. such a relic was “a sign of care, of sensitivity.” † Spokesman says pope wants honest dialogue with Obama on life issues

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—When Pope Benedict XVI being is to be respected and treated as a person from the communications, said the president and the pope had an gave President Barack Obama a Vatican document on moment of conception, and that responsible human extensive conversation about bioethics and abortion. bioethics, he was trying to be clear with him about Church procreation occurs in an act of love between a man and a McDonough said the president emphasized his teaching and open a path to further dialogue, the Vatican woman in marriage. interest in finding common ground on reducing abortion spokesman said. “There was no intention to be polemical,” and that Obama said he was looking forward to reading Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the spokesman, told Father Lombardi said. “I do not agree with the idea that “Dignitas Personae.” reporters after the meeting between the pope and the the pope was trying to point out their differences. Father Lombardi said the Vatican is very well aware of president that, in giving Obama the document on July 10, “It is important to talk about these things and to find a and supports the U.S. bishops in their efforts to try to “the intention was not be to divisive or political, but for path to dialogue,” he said. convince the Obama administration to respect human life. clarity and objectivity; to say that, for us, this is extremely The spokesman said Pope Benedict told him after the But, he said, the Vatican did not consult with the important.” meeting that he felt Obama listened carefully, and the pope bishops in preparing for the visit, which the pope had been Pope Benedict gave Obama the document said that “the president explicitly expressed his looking forward to for months. “Dignitas Personae” (“The Dignity of a Person”), commitment to reducing the number of abortions” and “The election of Obama had an impact of global which was published in December by the Congregation demonstrated his attentiveness to the Church’s concerns on importance,” and his policies have been known and for the Doctrine of the Faith. a variety of moral issues. followed “by everyone, including the pope and the In discussing issues such as abortion, artificial In a briefing aboard Air Force One for reporters [Vatican] secretary of state,” Father Lombardi said. fertilization and stem-cell research, the document started accompanying Obama to Accra, Ghana, Denis “I think here we are talking about a level of attention with two fundamental Church teachings: that the human McDonough, deputy national security adviser for strategic and knowledge that I would say is very broad,” he said. †