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CriterionOnline.com January 27, 2017 Vol. LVII, No. 15 75¢ ‘We must wait At Mass for and see,’ the unborn, priest pope says of notes that ‘real President Trump love always VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As President Donald Trump was being sworn in, Pope seeks to serve’ Francis told an interviewer it would be “reckless” to pass judgment on the new By Natalie Hoefer president before he had a chance to do anything. The line of approximately 200 “We must wait and marchers stretched more than a city see,” the pope told block, signs bobbing up and down as two reporters from the they walked 1.5 miles along Meridian Spanish newspaper El Street in downtown Indianapolis, their Pais during a 75-minute Hail Mary’s echoing between the walls interview on Jan. 20. of the buildings. The interview was This was a march for life, a solemn, published late on prayerful witness calling for an end to Jan. 21 in its original abortion that was legalized 44 years ago Pope Francis Spanish with an English through the Supreme Court’s Roe translation. v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. Asked if he wasn’t “It was beautiful to see the reaction worried at least about some of the things of the people as we turned corners and Trump said before his election, the pope walked down busy roads,” said march responded, “I’m waiting. God waited so leader Scott Seibert, archdiocesan long for me, with all my sins. marriage and “Being afraid or rejoicing beforehand family enrichment because of something that might happen is, coordinator, who in my view, quite reckless,” the pope said. See related editorial, page 4. helped to lead the “We will see. We will see what he does, and march. then we will judge—always on the concrete. “There were Christianity either is concrete, or it is not semi-trucks driving Christianity.” on the overpass that honked in support of Before the newspaper interview, Pope us. There were several cars that honked Francis sent best wishes and prayers to the in support as they drove past. It was incoming president shortly after he took the amazing for me to see people in some oath of office on Jan. 20. of the larger buildings we were walking “I offer you my cordial good wishes and past who flocked to their windows to the assurance of my prayers that almighty look out and see what was taking place.” Scott Seibert, marriage and family enrichment coordinator for the archdiocese’s Office of Pro-Life God will grant you wisdom and strength in There were some negative responses and Family Life, prepares to lead a prayerful march in witness to the call for legal protection of the the exercise of your high office,” the pope’s to the march as well, but Seibert said unborn along Meridian Street in Indianapolis on Jan. 23. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) message said. that’s to be expected. Saying that the human family faces “I kept thinking about the beatitudes, at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Father their conversation, but he knows “grave humanitarian crises” that demand [the Gospel of] Matthew 5:11,” he Patrick Beidelman, executive director anyway,” Father Beidelman said. “They “far-sighted and united political responses,” said. “When we do the Lord’s work, of the archdiocesan Secretariat for had been arguing about who was the the pope said he would pray that Trump’s we should expect both moments of Worship and Evangelization and rector greatest. decisions “will be guided by the rich affirmation, and moments of negativity. of the cathedral, served as the principal “He tells them, ‘So you want first spiritual and ethical values that have In both, we need to offer it to the Lord. celebrant. place? You want to be on top? Then take shaped the history of the American people, It’s never about us—it’s always about In his homily, he recalled the story the last place. Be the servant of all.’ and your nation’s commitment to the him!” from the day’s Gospel reading in which “Jesus is constantly turning things advancement of human dignity and freedom Before the march, the archdiocesan Christ asked the disciples what they were upside down and inside out for us. He worldwide.” observance for the Day of Prayer discussing along the road (Mk 9:30-37). sets a standard that is contrary to the The pope also said he hoped that for the Legal Protection of Unborn “When confronted directly by Jesus, America’s “stature” continued to be Children began with Mass on Jan. 23 the disciples are ashamed to confess See ROE, page 11A See POPE, page 2A Though snubbed by Women’s March, pro-life groups still participate WASHINGTON (CNS)—After being removed from a list of partner organizations for the Women’s March on Washington, pro-life groups still took to the streets on Jan. 21 to participate in the massive event—with some members reporting support “by so many women” while other pro-lifers were taunted and cursed, and had their signs ripped apart. “Overall, it was an amazing experience,” said Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, of New Wave Feminists, one of the groups removed as a march sponsor. “We were prepared for confrontation, and instead were supported by so many women,” said Herndon-De La Rosa told Catholic News Service (CNS). The group posted photos on their Facebook and Instagram accounts of their participation, holding signs that read, “I’m a pro-life feminist.” “They kept coming up and telling us how glad they were that Mary Solitario, 21, center, a Catholic from Virginia, joins a pro-life we were there and how, even though they didn’t necessarily demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court prior to the Women’s agree on the abortion issue, they thought it wrong that we were March in Washington on Jan. 21. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) removed as partners,” said Herndon-De La Rosa. “It was very cool.” signs, which read: “Abortion Betrays Women.” That reception wasn’t the one experienced by members of the Students for Life of America officials said what was billed as Virginia-based Students for Life of America. A video posted later an inclusive march ended up having a “radical abortion agenda” in the day of Jan. 21 to the organization’s Facebook page showed marchers taunting some of the pro-lifers and ripping up their See MARCH, page 2A Page 2A The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017

‘The Pope’s Astronomer’ will speak nations have a right and duty to control POPE their borders, especially under the on Feb. 7 at Brebeuf in Indianapolis continued from page 1A threat of terrorism, but “no country has the right to deprive its citizens of Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, has been part of the extensive history of measured by “above all, its concern for the possibility of talking with their the director of the Vatican Observatory Church support for astronomy. Its mission the poor, the outcast and those in need neighbors.” and president of the Vatican Observatory for the last 100 years has been to show who, like Lazarus, stand before our The El Pais reporters also asked Foundation, will there is no inherent conflict between door.” Pope Francis about his hopes for deliver a presentation science and religion. The message concluded with the improved diplomatic relations with titled “The Heavens Known as “The Pope’s Astronomer,” pope saying he would ask God to grant China. As he has done in the past, Proclaim, Astronomy Brother Guy’s presentation will look into the new president, his family and all the pope reported that a Vatican- and the Vatican” this history, including a summary of what Americans “peace, concord and every Chinese committee has been meeting at Brebeuf Jesuit is being done at the Vatican Observatory material and spiritual prosperity.” regularly for years and the dialogue Preparatory School, today. Brother Guy has earned a During the newspaper interview, continues. 2801 W. 86th St. doctoral degree in planetary science El Pais reporters asked another “Are you ready to go to China?” he in Indianapolis, from the University of Arizona, and has question about Trump and populists in was asked. at 7 p.m. on Feb. done postdoctoral research at Harvard the United States and Europe who, the “When they invite me,” he replied. Br. Guy 7. The program University and the Massachusetts Institute interviewer said, “capitalize on fear in “In China, the churches are full. One Consolmagno, S.J. will be held in the of Technology. the face of an uncertain future in order can practice one’s religion in China,” school’s Efroymson If you plan to attend his presentation, to form a message full of xenophobia he added, without mentioning the Auditorium. please RSVP by Feb. 1. For more and hatred toward the foreigner.” fact that religious practice is tightly The roots of the Vatican Observatory information, e-mail Kim DeWaal at “Crises provoke fear, alarm,” the controlled by the government. date back to the Gregorian Reform of the [email protected] or call 317-524- pope said. El Pais also asked the 80-year-old calendar in 1582, and the observatory 7128. † In times of crisis, the pope said, pope if he expects to resign like Pope large segments of the population think, Benedict XVI did. “Let’s look for a savior who gives “That I don’t know. That is for Donald J. Trump’s changing position on us back our identity, and let’s defend God to decide,” he said. “When I feel MARCH abortion, and say they wanted him to ourselves with walls, barbed-wire, that I cannot go on, my great teacher continued from page 1A know they’d be watching what he does on whatever, from other peoples who may Benedict taught me what to do. And, pro-life issues such as abortion, the death rob us of our identity. And that is a if God takes me before that, I will see once Planned Parenthood signed on penalty and violence. very serious thing.” it from the other side—hopefully not as a key partner in late December, and Many marched to voice disapproval of Obviously, Pope Francis said, from hell.” † “bulldozed” over pro-life groups that the new president. wanted to be partners. Margie Legowski, a member of “We were ignored. Our application Washington’s Holy Trinity Parish, dignity, she said. important to have the pro-life presence [to be a partner] was ignored completely. marched to support equality for women, “I went to a Catholic school where the at the march because she feels the Other pro-life groups were kicked out and also caring about immigrants who nuns told me I’m a temple,” she told CNS. media makes it look like there are more as partners,” said Michele Hendrickson, need help. “The march is for that dignity.” “pro-choice people” out there than there Eastern regional director of the Virginia- “I want to take a stand. I don’t want Many women who attended said are. based Students for Life of America. “Pro- to be passive about it,” she said. “In our they didn’t feel President Trump While organizers said the event was life is pro-woman. ... What was originally faith, we’re called to solidarity.” valued that dignity, particularly after a to “promote women’s equality and portrayed as inclusive is excluding pro- Like a lot of women attending the leaked recording was aired during the defend other marginalized groups,” life.” march, she hosted other female friends, campaign in which he was heard making some pro-life groups that wanted to Organizers of the huge march, which nieces and a sister-in-law who lives lewd comments about women to an be partners in the march were either drew an estimated 500,000 participants in Germany, all of whom felt enough entertainment reporter. removed as official sponsors days to Washington, said the purpose of conviction about the march’s purpose to Others in the march support President before the march—or their application the event was “to promote women’s travel to Washington. Trump, but want to make sure he upholds to be a sponsor was ignored. equality and defend other marginalized Jean Johnson, another Holy Trinity his campaign promises. In an interview before the march, groups.” parishioner, attended the march with College senior Colleen McCrum stood Herndon-De La Rosa said no one Among many issues highlighted 11 nieces and four grandnieces. They with fellow pro-lifers in front of the steps contacted her group to give them the news were immigration, education, equal pay, arrived in Washington from around the of the U.S. Supreme Court holding a sign they were taken off a roster of sponsors, women’s health care and “reproductive country, some driving long distances and that said, “PROLIFE, PROWOMAN, but they found out after a flurry of stories rights.” picking up other family members along PROTRUMP.” about it. Marches were held simultaneously the way. She said she felt pride in her McCrum, 21, who attends Christendom Other groups denied or taken off the in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, large group, particularly because they College, a Catholic school in Front Royal, Women’s March roster included Students Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Phoenix, adopted the values of her Irish Catholic Va., joined a group organized by Students for Life of America and And Then There St. Paul, Minn., and Key West, Fla., and immigrant parents and are concerned for Life of America. Were None, a nonprofit organization that in several cities around the world. about the common good, for women and President Trump “has made a lot of helps abortion clinic workers leave the Women like Herndon-De La Rosa for others. promises to the pro-life movement, and abortion industry. marched for a cause. In her group’s She wasn’t marching against a cause or I want to hold him to his promises,” Kristan Hawkins, president of Students case, they are concerned about President person, but rather marching for women’s McCrum said. She also felt it was for Life, told CNS she reached out to the march organizers about applying to be a march sponsor and they never responded. Open Doors + Open Arms + Open Hearts Hawkins said the abortion industry has “taken over any discussion of women’s The students in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Catholic rights.” schools are doing great things! Please take the time to review “Pre-born women’s rights are human a special publication from the Office of Catholic Schools at rights,” Hawkins said. “Their voice http://www.archindy.org/OCS-Special-Publication-2016-2017 counts, our voice counts.” † highlighting our Catholics Schools and those who help us make us what we are today! Correction

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By Sean Gallagher tribunal, becoming vicar judicial on June 29, 2016. When Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin Although the study and practice of was appointed the new archbishop of canon law has its intellectual side, Father Newark, N.J., on Nov. 7, 2016, changes Newton traces his interest in it to his immediately occurred in the Archdiocese personal hobby of restoring old cars. of Indianapolis. “I’m very mechanical by nature,” he Cardinal Tobin ceased being said. “I like functional sorts of things. archbishop and served as administrator Canon law has a lot of function. It takes with limited authority until he was divine law, natural law and the teachings installed in Newark on Jan. 6. of the Church and sort of distills them Msgr. William F. Stumpf and Father into principles which govern the Church. Joseph Feltz respectively were no longer “In some ways, it’s very practical. It archdiocesan vicar general and vicar for always appealed to me because, in many clergy. ways, I’m a sort of practical kind of In the midst of all this change, Father person.” Joseph Newton continued as vicar He experienced the practical judicial, overseeing the archdiocese’s application of canon law when he served metropolitan tribunal, which primarily as associate pastor of St. Luke the shepherds petitions of Catholics seeking a Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis from Father Joseph Newton, left, archdiocesan vicar judicial, poses on Nov. 29, 2016, with fellow staff declaration of nullity (commonly known 2008-11, discovering that ministry in a members in the archdiocesan metropolitan tribunal. They are, from left, Swiden Torres-Torrijos, Ann as an annulment) of a previous marriage. parish and in canon law came together to Tully, Msgr. Frederick Easton (retired vicar judicial and now adjunct vicar judicial), Nancy Thompson, And as the faithful in central and help him be a better priest. Joseph Gehret, Kay Summers, Peggy Crawford and Benedictine Father Patrick Cooney. The staff southern Indiana await the appointment of “Being in a parish helps me understand posed in the St. Alphonsus Liguori Chapel in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in their next shepherd, he continues in this that everything we do here in the tribunal Indianapolis. Not pictured is Daniel Ross, a recent addition to the tribunal staff. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) role, to which Cardinal Tobin appointed is about people, is about supporting him last summer. their rights,” Father Newton said. “It is a That team has been working harder 275 new cases in 2016—about 110 more The Church’s Code of Canon Law pastoral ministry. Each and every person than ever since Pope Francis promulgated than the previous record. requires that a diocese’s vicar judicial that works [in the tribunal] has a vocation changes to canonical procedures in “The increase in cases is not something remain in place even if during a time of to this particular ministry. We couldn’t do marriage cases in 2015. that we go around bemoaning,” Father transition there is no bishop to lead it. it otherwise.” The changes included allowing Newton said. “It’s joyful. It means that the “The judicial vicar remains to see that He was also attracted to ministering tribunals to handle cases when a former example of our Holy Father and Cardinal the administration of justice still happens in canon law because of the two priests spouse lives in another country, forgoing Tobin, the outreach of the tribunal and the in the Church,” Father Newton said. “It who preceded him as archdiocesan vicar the previous requirement that a second working of the Holy Spirit is alive and would be unjust for the position of the judicial: Msgr. Frederick Easton, who tribunal had to review cases, and at work in people who really want to do judicial vicar to go away, and therefore served in the role from 1980 until his establishing a brief process for cases that what the Church asks them to do. This is every marriage case that’s in the works retirement in 2011; and Father Stanley met specific requirements. cause for great joy on our part.” come to a complete stop. Pondo, who was vicar judicial from That same year saw Cardinal Tobin And even though the Church in central “So, the Church, in its wisdom, 2011-16, and now serves as pastor of eliminate all fees for marriage cases in the and southern Indiana is currently without maintains the position so that justice may St. Louis Parish in Batesville. archdiocese’s tribunal, although Father an archbishop, this pastoral ministry of continue so that people’s marriage cases Reflecting on those two priests, Newton noted that these were frequently justice in the tribunal will continue under can keep going.” Father Newton looked at his desk, at waived in the past for people in need. the leadership of Father Newton. A few weeks before he was installed which vicars judicial have worked for Father Newton said these changes and in Newark, Cardinal Tobin expressed his several decades. the pastoral example of Pope Francis (For more information on the ministry of confidence in Father Newton’s continued “Whoever sits at that desk … stands and Cardinal Tobin resulted in the the archdiocesan metropolitan tribunal, ministry in the tribunal during the on the shoulders of giants, of great canon archdiocesan tribunal starting a record visit www.archindy.org/tribunal.) † archdiocese’s time without an archbishop. lawyers,” he said. “It’s quite a legacy to “One of the functions of law is to live up to. I don’t think that I can live up provide stability to the community,” to the legacy, but that doesn’t stop me Cardinal Tobin said. “Father Joe will from trying.” Your Gifts provide the archdiocesan administrator For his part, Msgr. Easton appreciates with clear guidance that will allow him Father Newton’s pastoral approach to do to shepherd the Catholic community in ministry in the tribunal. central and southern Indiana until a new “He definitely has captured a good archbishop is named. I am confident that understanding of the maxim found in the Great Things! my successor will be as satisfied with last canon of the 1983 Code of Canon Father Joe’s service as I have been.” Law,” Msgr. Easton said, “namely this: Support for Msgr. Stumpf was elected archdiocesan ‘the salvation of souls, which must always administrator on Jan. 9 by the seven be the supreme law in the Church, is to be priests who serve on the archdiocesan kept before one’s eyes.’ ” Proclaiming college of consultors. Ann Tully, coordinator of the tribunal the word of God Father Newton said he was attracted to and a judge instructor/assessor, was on its ministry related to canon law before he staff when Father Newton first ministered $337,000 | Young Adult Ministry & Campus Ministry was ordained a priest in 2008. He learned there as a seminarian. She has enjoyed the various tasks of people ministering in watching him grow in ministry in canon $274,000 | Intercultural Ministry the tribunal while still a seminarian, and law and appreciates his current leadership in his first three years of priestly life and of the tribunal. $291,000 | Parish Catechetical Programs ministry. “Father Joe became part of our team $241,000 | Pro-Life & Family Life Ministry From 2011-13, he studied canon law from the beginning,” she said. “Now at The Catholic University of America in that he is the judicial vicar, he leads a $258,000 | Youth Ministry Washington. 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Opinion Reflection/Sean Gallagher Fourth-grade basketball teaches lessons of faith and the ultimate goal Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 All of the practice and game experience experience. Though fewer in number Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor my 9-year-old son Victor had in his first and usually smaller in stature than other John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus season in Catholic Youth Organization teams, they were giants in heart and team (CYO) basketball spirit. These boys who prayed together at led up to a shining Mass every school day, studied together in moment during a class, ate lunch with each other and played recent game. together at recess clearly supported each Editorial His team of fellow other and had fun together as a team. fourth-grade boys As we prepare to celebrate Catholic from Lumen Christi Schools Week, it’s good to honor the Study, poll and president: Catholic School in Church’s long track record of sponsoring Indianapolis were sports leagues, often involving school- Good news for pro-life advocates down four points with affiliated teams through CYO. Because less than 30 seconds sports, when approached appropriately by On the heels of local March for Life left in the game. parents, coaches and players and kept in gatherings on Jan. 23 in Indiana and the A missed shot from a squad from its proper context, can give those involved national March for Life on Jan. 27 in Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in a lively perspective on the life of faith. Washington, there was promising news Greenwood fell to the floor. Victor dove To live out the Gospel well requires us to report to pro-life advocates. after it, and successfully took it away from to study it regularly, like a new basketball The U.S. abortion rate is down to one of his opponents. Lying on his back, player learning the rules and finer points its lowest level since the U.S. Supreme he made a great pass to a teammate, who of the game and an experienced one going Court made abortion legal virtually on then made a layup while being fouled. The ever deeper into his knowledge of it. It demand in its 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe teammate made the free throw, and their also involves putting it into practice in v. Bolton decisions, and the rate is half team was only down one point. everyday life, like basketball players going of its early-1980s peak. In the waning seconds of the game, over the fundamentals again and again According to a study issued on Jan. another teammate put up a potential game- in practice and applying them in game 17 by the Guttmacher Institute, the Approximately 200 pro-life advocates hold winning shot at the buzzer, but it fell off situations. abortion rate for U.S. women ages 15-44 signs and pray the rosary on Jan. 23 while the rim with Lumen Christi losing by one. And every faithful Christian has a part was 14.6 per 1,000 in 2014, the last year marching 1.5 miles in Indianapolis. (Photo by My sadness at the loss was far to play in carrying out Christ’s mission, for which statistics are available. The Natalie Hoefer) surpassed at my elation in seeing Victor just as Victor and his small band of figure represents a 14 percent decline make such a key play. It didn’t count as teammates had essential roles to carry from the 2011 numbers, and less than The new Marist poll results suggest much on the stat sheet. But it made a out on their team, even if they were half of the 1981 rate of 29.4 abortions strong support for the executive order. victory possible. More importantly for his newcomers to the game. per 1,000 women of child-bearing age. Of those polled, 83 percent oppose the wonderful coach and this proud father, it At this point, I don’t expect Victor to The percentage of pregnancies ending use of tax money for abortion in other showed how much he developed in his first be the next Larry Bird. (But who knows?) in abortion was down to 18.8 percent, countries, and 62 percent oppose the use season playing basketball. What I do hope he learns, though, is that a decline of nearly two-fifths below its of tax money for abortion generally. At its start, Victor didn’t have a sense this experience and any he may have in 1983 peak of 30.3 percent. The poll, sponsored by the Knights of the game and didn’t know how to try to the years to come will help him become Beyond the prayers and witness of so of Columbus, surveyed approximately make plays. But the patient teaching of his a better friend to his teammates, and give many, we also believe access to state- 2,700 adults in December. It contains coaches and the regular practices with his him discipline that he can use in life, of-the-art technology like sonograms breakdowns by political affiliation and classmates helped him get a grasp of what including living the Gospel. and ultrasounds have served as excellent ethnicity but not religious beliefs, so to do on the floor. A few of his teammates If that happens by God’s grace, then resources to show life in its earlier stages there was no information on how many knew much more about the game, and he will experience the best victory in a mother’s womb. respondents were Catholics. naturally took charge during games. But imaginable, wearing a crown of glory in As a result, minds and hearts are According to a Catholic News Service they were patient in helping him and their heaven. continually being changed to support story, 52 percent of the respondents other teammates become better players. pre-born children, said Carol Tobias, indicated that they thought of themselves And the fact that the team had only (Sean Gallagher is a reporter for president of National Right to Life. as “pro-choice,” while 42 percent six players meant that everyone got The Criterion.) † “When they see the child moving in the self-identified as pro-life. But when womb on an ultrasound, when they hear the questions became more detailed on the heartbeat of the unborn child, when abortion policies, the numbers shifted. The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick they know there are people and programs Across political and ethnic lines, available to help them with a new baby overwhelming majorities of respondents Too much light can overshadow and new circumstances, when they see indicated they would like “significant what dismemberment abortion does to restrictions” on abortion. That included the power of closeness in our lives these precious children, the pain and agony 91 percent of those who called that is involved in every chemical abortion, themselves supporters of President The children’s Christmas Mass candlelight causes them to come out they look for life preserving solutions that Donald J. Trump, and 55 percent of those was packed. In past years, it exuded of their corners, thus heightening their are better for everyone involved,” Tobias who identified themselves as Hillary busyness: children putting on a pageant, sociability. said in a Jan. 17 statement. Clinton supporters. The poll further proud parents and And too, sitting at a table with only We also believe it was providential showed that 79 percent of both African- grandparents watching candlelight invites us to concentrate that on the same day—Jan. 23—a Marist American and Latino respondents favored and music abounding. more fully on another. Less powerful, poll was released showing significant significant restrictions. Not so this year! glaring lights have the uncanny effect of majorities of Americans oppose the The poll also indicated that 74 percent What changed was a increasing the power of intimacy. use of tax dollars to fund abortions and wanted the Supreme Court to rule on power outage that left Our parish power outage contained a want the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in these restrictions, indicating support for the church in darkness, valuable lesson: Too much light, at times, favor of abortion restrictions, President overturning the court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade the organ without can overshadow our power of closeness. Donald Trump issued an executive order ruling, which legalized abortion virtually power and everyone More often than not, we live in a rushed reinstating the “Mexico City Policy.” on demand. without heat. existence, filled with bright lights, noise It bans all foreign nongovernmental As pro-life advocates, we see our Candles, usually and myriad distractions. This can lead us organizations receiving U.S. funds from prayers and witness bearing fruit. But our used for eucharistic adoration, were to being less connected with our inner life. performing or promoting abortion as work and mission to protect all life from placed on the altar and pulpit, creating a Being constantly on the go leaves no a method of family planning in other conception to natural death must continue. delightful aura of stillness. time to connect with self and enjoy peace countries. That message was shared by Father After Mass, parishioners remarked, and tranquility. To ensure that connection, The policy is named for the city that Patrick Beidelman during a Jan. 23 “I really liked this year’s Christmas every so often we need to be stopped and hosted the U.N. International Conference Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral celebration; it possessed a warm intimacy.” cast into an atmosphere that encourages on Population in 1984, where Ronald in Indianapolis to mark the U.S.’s Day Ironically, a chilling crisis turned into a stillness. Reagan, then in his first term as of Prayer for the Legal Protection of warm, enjoyable moment despite no heat. I have to wonder if this year’s president, instituted it. The policy was Unborn Children. The rector of the What is it about a candlelit moment that Christmas celebration was exceptional rescinded when Democrats sat in the cathedral and executive director of the touches the heart? because it stopped us from the White House, only to be restored when archdiocesan Secretariat for Worship There have been times when usual commotion with which we are Republicans claimed the presidency. and Evangelization, Father Beidelman candlelight has been pressed into service immersed and cast us into a more “This is a welcome step toward also noted that all our efforts to protect due to a thunderstorm and subsequent intimate mood. restoring and enforcing important life must start with a reliance on God, neighborhood power outage. Suddenly, Was the lack of light, music and heat federal policies that respect the most the source of all life: we find ourselves reverting to methods ultimately responsible for changing fundamental human right—the right “As we respond to his call to pray of survival our grandparents experienced, a hustle and bustle atmosphere into to life—as well as the long-standing, for and give witness to the dignity of casting us into their pioneering days and welcomed stillness in which children and bipartisan consensus against forcing every human life in our world, may its adventuresome mood. parents gazed upon a candlelit altar, and Americans to participate in the violent [God] give us his mercy, may he give In many homes, candlelit crises focused more than usual on its meaning at act of abortion,” said Cardinal Timothy us his strength, and may he use us as can dramatically change them for the Christmas? Dolan, chairman of the United States instruments of his peace.” better. Why? In normal times, family Conference of Catholic Bishops’ members tend to have their special (Father Eugene Hemrick writes for Committee on Pro-Life Activities. —Mike Krokos corner to which they retreat; having only Catholic News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Page 5A

The Face of Mercy (from Pope Francis’ papal bull “Misericordiae Vultus”)

By Daniel Conway Pope Francis and a new style of politics built on peace “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye Jr., and, according to Pope Francis, “the be used to justify violence. Peace alone is international order,” Pope Francis prays, for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But thousands of women in Liberia who holy. Peace alone is holy, not war.” “may nonviolence become the hallmark I say to you, offer no resistance to one helped end their nation’s civil war.” Sadly, religious people do not always of our decisions, our relationships and who is evil. When someone strikes you on “Active nonviolence is a way of adhere to this truth. Too often, we seek our actions, and indeed of political life in [your] right cheek, turn the other one to showing that unity is truly more powerful vengeance rather than forgiveness, and we all its forms.” Active nonviolence is the him as well” (Mt 5:38-39). than conflict,” Pope Francis says. The sow seeds of discord instead of solidarity. genuine search for common ground and differences between us are real. So are the That’s why mercy is so necessary to an earnest commitment to work together In his 2017 World Day of Peace wounds and the bitter disagreements. But nonviolence and why forgiveness is the for the common good of all. message, Pope Francis called for “a we need to be willing “to face conflict key to setting aside wrongs and embracing Yes, we will have differences among new style of politics built on peace and head on, to resolve it” and to make active the future together. us—in our homes, our communities nonviolence.” His message comes none nonviolence our preferred method of Nonviolence is needed to end global and among nations. But “let us face too soon as the world continues the vicious dealing with whatever difficulties exist hostilities, but Pope Francis clearly them constructively and nonviolently,” cycle of violence, and political discourse among individuals, families, communities, reminds us of the old saying that the pope writes, “so that tension and becomes increasingly intolerable. nations and peoples. “all politics is local.” Peacemaking opposition can turn into diversified and Pope Francis offers a solution to the Having spent an entire year must begin at home—in the hearts of life-giving unity.” problem of violence that is not new but concentrating on mercy as the source of individuals, families and communities. In Jesus’ command to turn the other is very difficult to achieve. He calls it healing and hope, it’s not surprising that the words of the popular hymn, “Let there cheek is not an invitation to passivity. “active nonviolence.” the Holy Father calls attention to our be peace on Earth, and let it begin with It is an admonition to be bold and There is a tendency to view need to “banish violence from our hearts, me.” If I am angry with my brother or courageous in the face of evil and to peace—and peacemakers—as passive. words and deeds” so that we can become sister, I must make peace with them—for respond nonviolently, not with anger or Peacemaking is too often seen simply as peacemakers—nonviolent people who my own good and the good of the family. vengeance. “turning the other cheek,” accepting the are committed to building nonviolent The new style of politics that Pope Let’s listen carefully to the message of blows of misfortune with a faint hope communities that promote the common Francis calls for is a far cry from the Pope Francis, and the words and example that things will turn out OK in the end. good and care for our common home. divisive politics recently witnessed in of Jesus, and commit ourselves to active This is not the kind of peacemaking that Pope Francis proclaims the conviction Europe, the United States and elsewhere. nonviolence as the new “style of politics” Pope Francis urges us to adopt. His way affirmed by all true religions: Violence is It is not ugly name-calling or suspicious here at home and throughout the world! of making peace is active, not passive. never good, never holy and never God’s accusations leveled against politicians It is the way of St. Teresa of Calcutta, will. “I emphatically affirm that no religion and their supporters. “In the most (Daniel Conway is a member of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King is terrorist and the name of God can never local and ordinary situations and in the The Criterion’s editorial committee.) †

El rostro de la misericordia/Daniel Conway El papa Francisco y el nuevo estilo de política sustentado en la paz “Habéis oído que se dijo: ‘Ojo por ojo de mujeres liberianas” que contribuyeron a nunca se puede usar el nombre de Dios para y cotidiano hasta el orden mundial, en el y diente por diente.’ Pero yo os digo: no poner fin a la guerra civil del país. justificar la violencia. Sólo la paz es santa. estilo característico de nuestras decisiones, resistáis al que es malo; antes bien, a El Sumo Pontífice nos dice que “la no Sólo la paz es santa, no la guerra.” de nuestras relaciones, de nuestras acciones y cualquiera que te abofetee en la mejilla violencia activa es una manera de mostrar Tristemente, la gente religiosa no siempre de la política en todas sus formas,” nos dice derecha, vuélvele también la otra” verdaderamente cómo, de verdad, la se adhiere a esta verdad. Muy a menudo el papa Francisco. La no violencia activa es (Mt 5:38-39). unidad es más importante y fecunda que el procuramos la venganza, en vez del perdón, la búsqueda genuina de terreno común y un conflicto.” Las diferencias entre nosotros son y sembramos semillas de discordia, en vez de compromiso sincero para trabajar juntos por En su mensaje en ocasión de la reales, al igual que las heridas y los amargos solidaridad. Es por ello que la misericordia el bien común para todos. Jornada Mundial de la Paz 2017, el papa desacuerdos. Pero debemos estar dispuestos es tan necesaria para la no violencia y por lo Sí, en efecto habrá diferencias entre Francisco propone “un nuevo estilo de a “aceptar sufrir el conflicto, resolverlo” que el perdón es la clave para hacer a un lado nosotros, en nuestros hogares, nuestras política para la paz y la no violencia.” Su y hacer de la no violencia activa nuestro las faltas y acoger juntos el futuro. comunidades y nuestros países. Pero mensaje resulta muy oportuno ya que el método predilecto para lidiar con cualquier La no violencia es necesaria para poner “afrontémoslos de forma constructiva y mundo continúa enfrascado en el círculo dificultad que surja entre personas, familias, fin a las hostilidades del mundo, pero el no violenta—expresa el papa—de manera vicioso de la violencia y el discurso comunidades, países y pueblos. papa Francisco nos recuerda claramente que “las tensiones y los opuestos [puedan] político se hace cada vez más intolerable. Después de haber pasado todo un año el viejo dicho de que “toda política es alcanzar una unidad pluriforme que El papa Francisco ofrece una solución concentrados en la misericordia como la local.” La pacificación debe comenzar por engendra nueva vida.” al problema de la violencia que no es fuente de la curación y la esperanza, no es casa, en el corazón de cada uno, en las El mandato de Jesús de poner la otra nada nuevo pero sí muy difícil de lograr. de sorprender que el Santo Padre destaque familias y en las comunidades. Para citar mejilla no es una invitación a la pasividad La llama la “no violencia activa.” ahora la importancia de “ser personas que la letra de un cántico popular: “Que haya sino la exhortación a que seamos Existe la tendencia a percibir la paz (y a aparten de su corazón, de sus palabras paz en la Tierra y que comience por mí.” audaces y valientes ante el mal, y a que los pacificadores) como algo pasivo. Muy a y de sus gestos la violencia” para poder Si estoy enojado con mi hermano, debo respondamos de una forma no violenta, menudo se cree que pacificar es simplemente convertirnos en pacificadores, personas hacer las paces con él, por mi propio bien no con odio y venganza. “poner la otra mejilla,” aceptar los reveses no violentas que tienen el compromiso y por el de mi familia. Escuchemos atentamente el mensaje de la vida con una vaga esperanza de que de construir comunidades no violentas El nuevo estilo de política que propone del papa Francisco, así como las al final todo saldrá bien. Ese no es el estilo que promuevan el bien común y cuiden el el papa Francisco dista mucho de la palabras y el ejemplo de Jesús, y de pacificación que el papa Francisco nos hogar común. política divisoria que hemos presenciado comprometámonos a la no violencia exhorta a que adoptemos. Su método de El papa Francisco proclama la máxima recientemente en Europa y en Estados activa como el nuevo “estilo de política” pacificación es activo, no pasivo. Es la que afirman todas las religiones verdaderas: Unidos. No consiste en insultar ni en aquí en nuestro hogar y en todo el mundo. manera de santa Teresa de Calcuta, Mahatma La violencia nunca es buena, nunca es santa levantar acusaciones y sospechas contra Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., y, de y jamás es la voluntad de Dios. “Lo reafirmo los políticos y sus seguidores. “Que la no (Daniel Conway es integrante del comité acuerdo con el papa Francisco, de las “miles con fuerza: Ninguna religión es terrorista y violencia se trasforme, desde el nivel local editorial de The Criterion.) † Lead people to certainty of Gospel, Pope Francis asks Dominicans ROME (CNS)—In an age that often At Rome’s Basilica of St. John The situation today is even more “Woe to a Church that loses its flavor. Woe to seems to be a “carnival of worldly Lateran, the pope celebrated Mass on exaggerated, the pope said, because of “the a priest, a consecrated person, a congregation curiosity,” Christians are called to lead Jan. 21 with the Order of Preachers, seduction of subjective relativism.” that loses its flavor.” people to the solid ground of the Gospel founded 800 years ago, and with women The response must be to attract people St. Dominic, he said, was “full of the like St. Dominic did, Pope Francis said. religious and lay people who trace their to the unchanging truth of faith in God and light and salt of Christ,” and preached “We are moving in a so-called spirituality to St. Dominic. in the Gospel, he told the Dominicans. the Gospel with “the word and his life,” ‘liquid society,’ which is without fixed In his homily, Pope Francis reflected When a Christian gives glory to God helping many men and women “not points, scattered, deprived of solid and on St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy through his or her actions and words, Pope become lost in the carnival of worldly stable reference points, a culture of the and its description of proclaiming the Francis said, people will notice and ask, curiosity,” but experience “the taste of ephemeral, of the use-and-dispose,” the Gospel at a time when people were “Why does that person act that way?” sound doctrine, the taste of the Gospel pope told members of the Dominican “always seeking new teachers, myths, The Gospel calls Christians to be salt of and become, in turn, light and salt, order. different doctrines and ideologies.” the Earth and light for the world, he said. artisans of good works.” † Page 6A The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017

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February 1 [email protected]. movie, popcorn and of chickens, 1-4 p.m., $25, Church, 5333 E. Washington February 14 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Most Holy Name of Jesus refreshments. Information: registration deadline Jan. 30. St., Indianapolis. Eight- Church of the Immaculate Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., 317-545-7681 or Information: 812-535-2931, Day Festival of Prayer, Conception, 1 Sisters of Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Beech Grove. First Friday www.archindy.org/fatima. [email protected], or events. spiritual events and activities Providence, Saint Mary-of- Catholic, educational, devotion, exposition of the sistersofprovidence.org. celebrating the feast days of the-Woods. St. Mary-of- charitable and social singles, Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; February 4 Our Lady of Lourdes and St. the-Woods. Monthly Taizé 50 and over, single, separated, reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; February 7 Bernadette. Information: 317- Prayer Service, theme widowed or divorced. New Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the St. Michael Church, 145 356-7291 or parishsecretary@ “Praying for Peace in the members welcome. 6 p.m. Sacred Heart and prayers for St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. Mission 27 Resale, 132 Leota ollindy.org. World and in Our Hearts,” Information: 317-243-0777. the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. First Saturday Marian St., Indianapolis. Senior 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken Information: 317-784-5454. Devotional Prayer Group, Discount Day, every Tuesday, February 12 prayers, simple music, silence. February 1-March 15 Mass, prayers, rosary, seniors get 30 percent off Information: 812-535-2952, Our Lady of the Greenwood confession, meditation, 8 a.m. clothing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Michael the Archangel [email protected]. St. Patrick Parish, 1807 Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Information: 765-647-5462. ministry supports Indianapolis Church, 3354 W. 30th Poplar St., Terre Haute. Greenwood. First Friday St. Vincent de Paul Society St., Indianapolis. Mass in Catholics Returning celebration of the Most Sacred Terre Haute Helpers of Food Pantry and Changing French, 1 p.m. Information: February 16 Home, 7-week program to Heart of Jesus, Mass, God’s Precious Infants, Lives Forever program. [email protected]. St. Joseph Church, 1401 welcome inactive Catholics 5:45 p.m., exposition of the 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Information: 317-687-8260. S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. back into the community Blessed Sacrament, following Carmelite Monastery, 59 St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Third Thursday Adoration, led by returning Catholics, Mass until 9:30 p.m., Allendale, Terre Haute; 8:45 (Little Flower) Church, 4720 interceding for women Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 sacrament of Reconciliation a.m. car pool from St. Patrick February 11 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class experiencing crisis pregnancy, p.m. beginning Feb. 1, free. available. Information: Parish, 1807 Poplar St., Intercultural Pastoral of ’63 monthly gathering, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at Information, registration: 317-888-2861 or info@ Terre Haute, to Bloomington Institute, 4838 Fletcher Ave., 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner 5:45 p.m. Donna Wenstrup, 815-232- olgreenwood.org. Planned Parenthood, 421 Indianapolis. National Black afterward. Information: 317- 8518 or Donna.wenstrup@ S. College Ave., arriving Catholic Congress Day of 408-6396. Calvary Mausoleum saintpat.org. St. Monica Church, 6161 10:15 a.m.; return to St. Reflection, sponsored by Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Patrick Parish around noon. the Archdiocesan Office of February 13-April 6 Indianapolis. Monthly February 3 Serra Club, Mass for Information: Tom McBroom, Intercultural Ministry, 9 a.m., Mass, 2 p.m. Information: Vocations, 8 a.m., with 812-841-0060, mcbroom.tom a day of prayer for the Church, St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 317-784-4439 or www. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral St. Monica students, coffee @gmail.com. especially the African and 46th St., Indianapolis. “The catholiccemeteries.cc. chapel, 1347 N. Meridian, and donuts to follow. African-American community, Blood of the Lamb” Bible Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Information: 317-748-1478 or White Violet Center for free-will offering. Register and Study, offered 8 weeks on February 18 Catholic Business Group, [email protected]. Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of information: 317-236-1474 or Mon. 7 p.m., Wed. 12:45 Our Lady of Peace Cemetery 6:30 a.m. Mass, 7:15- Providence, Saint Mary-of- [email protected]. p.m. and Thurs. 7 p.m., and Mausoleum, 9001 8:30 a.m. breakfast at Lincoln Our Lady of Fatima Retreat the-Woods, St. Mary-of- $15 for book. Information: Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Square Pancake House, 2330 House, 5353 E. 56th St., the-Woods. Chickens 101: February 11-18 Sandra Hartlieb, 317- Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. N. Meridian, Indianapolis. Indianapolis. 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February 10-12 Encounter Weekend. Feb. 3 at mountsaintfrancis. have used book sale on Feb. 18-20 Archabbey Guest House Information and registration: org/registration. Information: and Retreat Center, 200 Hill contact Mark and Jill 812-923-8817 or retreats@ Linden Leaf Gifts will have a used crafting and more. Drive, St. Meinrad, “Almost Levine at 317-888-1892, mountsaintfrancis.org. book sale in Providence Spirituality Items are not pre-priced, but Paradise,” for married [email protected] or and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of free-will donations will be accepted. couples, Benedictine Father visit www.wwme.org. Providence, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods All proceeds from the sale will Noël Mueller presenting, February 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 18-20. benefit the Sisters of Providence $425 double. Information: Mount St. Francis Center for St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. Categories include hardbacks, mission and ministries. 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@ Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. paperbacks, gardening, spirituality, For more information, call 812-535- saintmeinrad.edu. Drive, Mt. St. Francis. A St. Nicholas Valentine’s Bibles, novels, history, children’s 2947 or e-mail lindenleafgifts@ Weekend of Peace for Breakfast, pancakes, sausage books, health and wellness books, spsmw.org. † Mount St. Francis Center for Women, Judy Ribar, facilitator, and gravy, scrambled eggs, Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony 7 p.m. Fri.-2 p.m. Sun., pastries and fruit, 7:30 a.m.- Drive, Mt. St. Francis. $150 includes dinner and noon, free-will offering. Worldwide Marriage lunches, register by Information: 812-623-2964. † St. Paul Street Evangelization to offer St. Jude School alumni celebration training on Feb. 11 at Holy Rosary Parish set for Feb. 4 in Indianapolis St. Paul Street Evangelization will biblical fundamentalism in 2005, offer a training workshop in Priori Janke obtained his bachelor of arts Graduates of St. Jude School in and anniversaries for the members of Hall of Our Lady of the Most Holy degree in theology and catechetics Indianapolis are invited to an alumni the classes of 1967, 1977 and 1992. Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., in and his masters in theology from celebration in the school gym, 5353 The Sisters of Providence will be Indianapolis, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Franciscan University of Steubenville. McFarland Rd., in Indianapolis, honored, Spinrut will play live music, Feb. 11. He has been featured on EWTN following the 5 p.m. Mass on Feb. 4. and beer and wine will be provided. The training is for any Catholic television and radio, Catholic Alumni honorees include the Golden The event is free and does not who desires to fulfill their calling as Answers Live, the Radio Maria Brigade of the classes from 1959-66, require reservations. † a disciple of Jesus Christ by learning Network, The Son Rise Morning to feel more comfortable sharing their Show, and in The National Catholic love of Christ with others. It is also Register. intended for any Catholic who wants The cost for the event is $20, which to help fallen-away Catholics return to includes lunch and a binder with the faith, or any Catholic who wants training materials. to learn how to respond when asked, To register or for more information, “Why are you Catholic?” log on to goo.gl/kbQrYf. Participants The leader of the training is Adam must be 18 to register. Janke, St. Paul Street Evangelization For questions, contact Lynne at 317- vice-president and program director. 224-6820 or e-mail SPindyevents@ After converting to Catholicism from gmail.com. †

Member of St. John the Evangelist Parish professes vows as Carmelite nun Morgan Siefker, daughter of Dale and Margaret of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Monica Siefker of St. John the Apostle Maternal grandparents are Wayne Parish in Bloomington, made her final and Susan Schutte of St. Maurice Parish Inauguration day solemn profession as a Carmelite nun in Napoleon, and paternal grandparents at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and are Don and Alice Siefker of St. John Members of the eighth-grade class of St. Luke the Evangelist School in Indianapolis and their Joseph in Valparaiso, Neb., on Dec. 10, the Baptist Parish in Glandorf, Ohio. chaperones pose for a photo in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. The students chose to attend the 2016. During the veiling ceremony of Prayers in thanksgiving to God presidential inauguration as their class trip, and raised $40,000 to cover the costs. (Submitted photo the Carmelite habit in 2012, Morgan for this grace and for Sister Teresa by Cathy Flood) received the religious name Sister Teresa Margaret are greatly appreciated. † CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SUPPLEMENT Archdiocese of Indianapolis

The gift of a Catholic education opens a child’s heart By Gina Fleming evening, we immediately noticed the communities sharing their faith through students are at stake. Superintendent of Catholic Schools shattered glass surrounding our vehicle. knowledge and service. The articles Thank you to our teachers and staff I blocked my son from getting closer. It throughout this Catholic Schools Week members, who relentlessly serve with A week prior to the final class of my then dawned on me—it was glass from Supplement are intended to give you a zeal so that young people can flourish in administrative program several years ago, my car window, and the computer bag small snapshot of the learning, teaching, college, life and heaven. I stayed up until 3 in the morning putting was gone! leading and proclaiming that takes Thank you to our lay volunteers, the final touches on Spontaneously, I squatted down, held place on our campuses in concert halls, parents, parishioners, business partners the documentation I my face in my hands, and simply cried. on athletic fields, and throughout our and donors, who support Catholic was to present to a Two years of work flashed before my communities every day. education in ways that benefit students group of 50 mentors, eyes, as did the anguish of having to If you really want to be uplifted and today and for generations to come. colleagues, family start all over. And then I felt two little reminded of God’s shining light in our And thank you to our students, who members and friends arms wrap around my neck from behind. world, visit one of our Catholic schools! not only see that all are made in the as my culminating My 7-year-old gently said, “Mommy, Allow the principal to share a story or image and likeness of Christ, but who project. Everything we need to pray for those men because two about the phenomenal students, recognize their privilege in responding to was compiled in they have damaged their relationship committed parents and dedicated teachers God’s love through service to others. one location on my with Christ.” and staff members they serve daily. And That 7-year-old boy of ours grew up, Gina Fleming computer, backed up Regrettably, I wanted to respond, “I while you are there, please pat him or her as they all do. As a product of one of on a jump drive that pray they find God before I find them!” on the back for me with a “thank you” for our archdiocesan Catholic high schools, remained in the bag with the computer, But I knew my son was right. I knew this the expertise, wisdom and passion for our he can now look to the future with great and tossed gently in the car before a little child of God understood the presence faith that is demonstrated consistently. anticipation, along with the other nearly productive day as principal. of and need for our Lord and Savior, Thank you to our pastors, who 24,000 students we currently serve Running late to my son’s game that for he benefitted from the tremendous recognize our Catholic schools as across more than 13,000 square miles of evening, I did not have time to stop by sacramental preparation he had received beacons of hope for the world, and who Indiana. home and drop off the computer. Instead, and the amazing role models he shared his support the ministry so readily. As a mother, I find tremendous comfort it remained in the car while we watched days with at his Catholic school. Thank you to our school leaders, and joy in knowing that he and our other our then second-grader play basketball. In central and southern Indiana, we who know no boundaries when the graduates will lead and serve our Church As we approached the car later that are blessed to have 69 Catholic school education, formation and salvation of and world for years to come. † Page 2B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 ‘Road map’ for life leads family to Catholic education By John Shaughnessy that, I was extremely grateful. Going to Mass GREENWOOD—Kathy Ducote was a huge part of our believes that God has a road map for each relationship.” of our lives. Her Catholic faith And considering what happened at her became a central part father’s funeral, Kathy figured that God of her life. So did was using that moment to lead her in a Harold. They were new direction. married at SS. Francis By the time her dad died in the early and Clare of Assisi summer of 2015, Kathy had already spent Church in 2009. 20 years as an educator in a public school Now, there is system, so she was disappointed by the the latest change of number of people from her work life who direction in their lives. showed up to support her in her time of After seeing the grief. joyful, faith-filled “I could count on my hands the experience that Kathy number of people who came [from had in her first year of work],” says Kathy, a member of teaching at a Catholic SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish school, Harold decided in Greenwood. “In contrast, I lost count that he wanted to of the people from my faith community have that experience, who came. It was an outpouring of too. So the veteran support.” public‑school educator It was also the final sign that led her also made the switch to to make a change she had already been teaching at SS. Francis considering. Two months after her dad’s and Clare School this death, Kathy started life as a Catholic year. school teacher, teaching third-grade “When she switched students at her parish’s school. to Catholic education “I knew that this was where God was last year, she was so calling me,” she says. “I thought, ‘This is joyful after coming a God thing.’ ” home from work,” Harold, Gus and Kathy Ducote have found a home—and a place to live their faith—at SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi She had the same thought during a recalls Harold, who School in Greenwood. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) time earlier in her life when she had teaches math at the walked away from her faith, a time when middle-school level. she met a man who asked her to go on a “She was like a new person. She said, that Christ can change your life, that he’ll ‘God has road maps for us to follow’ first date with him—to church. ‘They listen, they try.’ I wanted that, take you to successes and places you’ll That gift of faith is exactly what too, so I took a leap.” never dream of. The whole experience Harold and Kathy want for their son Gus, Taking the leap That leap has led him to a life where has deepened my faith any my connection who is in kindergarten at SS. Francis and “I wasn’t going to church because he can live his faith at school, not hide it. to Christ. I want to impart this to my Clare School. I didn’t feel connected,” Kathy He is involved in preparing eighth‑grade students and share with them the truth They also want Gus to experience the recalls about that initial date with her students for confirmation, including that they can find redemption and peace sense of family that they believe is at the now‑husband, Harold Ducote. “I wanted serving as a sponsor for one. in Jesus.” heart of Catholic education. someone who could connect the Gospel to “This was the best choice I have Harold has felt Christ’s influence in “After taking care of my dad before he my everyday life. ever made,” he says. “There are some his life, especially in the early days of died, I’ve learned even more that family “He took me to his church at days I feel like I am so filled with the their marriage when the couple faced a is important and life is precious,” Kathy SS. Francis and Clare. Father Vince Holy Spirit, it is hard to contain. health crisis that tested their wedding says. “Now I can take my son to school Lampert was the pastor when we began “One of the biggest things that has vows. with me. Our paths cross. I can get that dating in 2007. He shared the Gospels drawn me to Catholic education is to be smile or hug from him during the day. in a way that applied to my life. For able to illuminate, illustrate and just show ‘It changed our love for the better’ That’s another gift from God. At “I had a stroke in 2009. It was 37 days SS. Francis and Clare, my family is after we got married,” he says. “I had the around me. Even my students, they truly anointing of the sick by the priest. I was are my kids.” instantly healed. It was miraculous. She sees the special impact her “That was the biggest challenge of ‘for students have on her. better or worse.’ It changed our love for “In my first year here, I’d get the better. It made me slow down long emotional every month on the 26th— enough to hear God.” the day my dad died—and they’d know That deep relationship with God hadn’t it. They wrapped their arms around me always been a part of Harold’s life. during those times. I was so touched. “In my twenties and early thirties, That’s what Catholic education does. I wasn’t interested in going to Mass That’s what we want for our son.” much. I was lost back then. I was It’s also what she wants to do for her looking for something I couldn’t find in students. the world. It was Christ and his love and “My faith class lasts from 8 in the compassion.” morning to three in the afternoon,” she Harold experienced Christ’s love and says. “I can talk about faith, morality and compassion when his father died just values at any time, and incorporate them five months after the death of Kathy’s in any subject. dad. “In teachable moments with my kids, “We always had God to comfort us,” I can jump into those moments with the he says. “There’s so much positive in the Catholic faith. The more you can put a world, but sometimes you have to seek child in a real-life situation and have them it out. Every time I’ve turned my back use their minds to experience it, it’s going on Christ, when I turn around, he’s right to stay with them. That’s how I feel I need there for me. to teach my kids.” “One of my prized possessions is our It’s all part of the new direction in life family Bible. It’s from my grandmother. for their family. Kathy and Harold are She was a teacher, too. She wrote in the enjoying the ride. Bible, ‘Just remember there is no problem “God has road maps for us to follow,” Kathy Ducote uses signs throughout her third-grade classroom at SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi in life too large for Jesus Christ.’ She is Kathy says. “He knows what’s happening School in Greenwood to lead her students closer to God. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) absolutely right about that.” in our lives ahead of us.” † Student shares three favorite things about her Catholic school Special to The Criterion house four times a week. And I get to learn how to praise Gracie Ripperger’s and follow God. brilliant smile reflects her love Gracie Ripperger’s enthusiasm overflowed when she and “My second reason is you have smaller classes, and I for her school— the other members of the fifth-grade class at St. Michael like that, because I get to be with one class. I get to make St. Michael School School in Brookville were asked to write an essay about close friends, and I get more individual learning with in Brookville. their school. teachers. The teachers are amazing inside and outside of (Submitted photo) “Have you ever loved a place so much that you want school. to be there for the rest of your life? That’s the way I feel “My last reason is I get to play sports. I love this about St. Michael School,” she began. because you get a chance to have a team. I get a chance She then shared her three favorite parts about her to have more physical activity, and I get to do something Catholic school. good for my school. “My number one favorite thing at St. Michael’s is Mass “I love these things because they make up my life. because I get to spend time with God. I get to be in God’s St. Michael’s is not just a school. It is my school.” † The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 3B

20 Reasons to Celebrate Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese By John Shaughnessy The success stories in Catholic schools in the archdiocese are countless. They range from a young child in grade school learning to read and learning the fundamentals of the Catholic faith to a high school student preparing for college and becoming involved in service that helps change the life of another person. There are also the success stories that come when students give everything they have to their academics, their athletics, their artistic pursuits and their faith. The 2016-17 school year in the archdiocese has already led to numerous successes, ones that happened quietly and others that gained headlines. Here is a sampling of those successes, captured in a recap we call, “20 Reasons to Celebrate Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese.” †

St. Thomas Aquinas Brent Adams, a math Cathedral High School Catholic schools in the Roncalli High School School in Indianapolis teacher at St. Lawrence in Indianapolis was archdiocese have earned in Indianapolis is one of four Catholic School in Indianapolis, named a 2016 National 31 National Blue Ribbon received the Urban 1schools in the country was selected as a 2016 Blue Ribbon School awards. League’s “Educational to earn the 2016 “Let’s Move! 2 STEM 3 4 5 International Fellow, by the U.S. Department of Excellence” Award for its Active Schools National Award.” recognizing his excellence Education. Cathedral was one of pioneering efforts to welcome The award is the nation’s top in teaching his seventh- and only 50 private schools across students with special needs. physical education distinction for eighth-grade students in science, the country to receive the honor schools, and celebrates a school’s technology, engineering and math. in 2016, and the only high commitment to providing As part of the honor, he traveled to school—public or private—to students with at least 60 minutes China to participate in a program be so recognized in Indiana. a day of physical activity. with Chinese educators.

Curt Eckstein, a A team of teachers at Nancy Buening, Five center-city Catholic Carl and Mary Kay senior at Oldenburg St. Barnabas School principal of St. Mary schools in Indianapolis Wolford of Holy Academy of the in Indianapolis is in School in Greensburg, became part of the Notre Family Parish in 6Immaculate Conception 7the midst of a special 8is a recipient of the 9Dame ACE Academies 10 New Albany were in Oldenburg, won the 2016 three‑year program at the “Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award” network. The five schools— honored with the Saint Elizabeth boys’ Indiana high school University of Notre Dame that from the National Catholic Central Catholic, Holy Angels, Ann Seton Award from the cross country championship. focuses on helping teachers Educational Association. The Holy Cross Central, St. Anthony National Catholic Educational He was also named the winner inspire student learning in award honors “the outstanding and St. Philip Neri—joined Association. The national honor of the Charles F. Maas Mental science, technology, engineering work of Catholic school a network that strives to help recognized the couple for the Attitude Award for the state and math. St. Barnabas is one of educators in communities across children from low-income areas way their lives have impacted cross‑country tournament. just 10 schools from across the the country.” receive a Catholic education and Catholic education “and the country chosen for this program. grow up in a community of faith. well‑being of our nation’s youths.”

Father Thomas The 2016 football The overall The 2016 girls’ St. Joan of Scecina was team of Cardinal high school volleyball team Arc School in inducted into the Ritter Jr./Sr. High graduation rate in of Cathedral Indianapolis 11 Indiana Military School in the archdiocese is High School received the Veterans Hall of Fame in 12 13 14 15 Indianapolis captured the 97 percent. in Indianapolis won its Urban League’s “Educational November. The namesake of Indiana class 2A state second straight class 4A state Excellence” Award for their Father Thomas Scecina Memorial championship with a 28-6 win championship by defeating ongoing commitment to High School in Indianapolis over Eastbrook High School on top-ranked Crown Point High excellence in serving students served the United States as a Nov. 25. School in the finals on Nov. 5. of diverse races and ethnicities. military chaplain during World War II before dying at sea with other prisoners of war in 1944.

The Junior Spell The football St. Mary School 27 aspiring Catholic school Bowl team of team of Roncalli in Greensburg Catholic school enrollment in St. Roch School in High School added a seventh‑ leaders joined the the archdiocese 16 Indianapolis won 17 in Indianapolis 18 and eighth-grade 19 archdiocese’s new 20 is nearly 24,000 their fourth state championship culminated an undefeated to its school. Catholic School Leadership students, an increase of about in five years during the season with a dramatic Academy, which helps to 2,000 students since 2010. All annual spelling competition at 34-22 win over Northwood prepare great leaders in schools focus on the spiritual, Purdue University. High school in the Indiana class Catholic schools. intellectual, social, emotional 4A state championship. and physical growth of every child, with the main goal of preparing them for heaven. Page 4B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 High schools in archdiocese host groups of international students

By Sean Gallagher than having to be responsible for an international exchange student for an The Church is by its nature universal. entire academic year. But it’s not unusual for students in Even though their time together was Catholic schools in the archdiocese and relatively short, it had an effect on both elsewhere to have a limited exposure to groups of students. other cultures and languages. A student who went by the name of Two Catholic high schools in central “Pony” lived with Seton junior Emily and southern Indiana are participating Schmidt and her family, including in programs to expand their students’ worshipping at Mass with them on perspective on the world and helping to Sundays. spread the Gospel in the process. Although Pony wasn’t Catholic and This was especially true since the knew little about the faith before coming international students came from largely to Richmond, he has kept in regular secular cultures where faith-based schools contact with the Schmidts since returning are rare or non-existent. home and has attended Mass in China Roncalli High School in Indianapolis with his family. had about a dozen students and two “It was really cool for me to learn teachers from Leipzipg, Germany’s that,” said Emily. “It really showed that Rudolph-Hildebrand School in their we were making a difference in his community for a month at the start of the life.” 2016-17 academic year. Pony living with her family made a At the same time, a similar size group difference in Emily’s life, too. of students from China were welcomed to “It was just a really different Seton Catholic High School in Richmond experience opening your home to through the Foreign Links Around the somebody who can barely speak English,” Globe initiative. said Emily. “It was tough at first. But we Roncalli’s experience was part of the got used to it after a while. It taught us a German American Partnership Program, lot of patience.” co-sponsored by the U.S. and German The experience also helped her governments. About a dozen students understand her Catholic faith in a deeper from Roncalli will spend three weeks in way. Leipzig in June. “In theology class, we talk about how “For our young people to experience the Church is universal,” Emily said. “I different cultures is just part of a life think this really put it into perspective prep experience that is getting close for us. We were able to see how much to essential,” said Roncalli principal our faith can be spread, and how it Chuck Weisenbach. “ … Understanding affects the whole world and everybody Yiwen Cao, left, and Sara Matthews, a seventh-grader at Seton Catholic High School in Richmond, cultures, experiencing them and certainly around us.” decorate cupcakes in Sara’s home at the start of the 2016-17 academic year. Yiwen was part of a the opportunity to live in the midst of that Ruhl said Seton’s welcoming of the group of Chinese students who visited Seton for about a month. (Submitted photo) culture are going to be very life-giving for Chinese students flowed from its Catholic them.” identity. opening your home to a stranger, you’re showed they were committed to academic Rick Ruhl, Seton’s principal, said “It ties in seamlessly with what we’re sharing the Good News.” excellence. having a group of students from another called to do as Christians and Catholics Another aspect of Catholic schools that “It gave me chills,” he said. “It was country for a limited time is easier to share the Gospel,” he said. “The whole was shared with the international students what I was probably most deeply touched for families of Seton students to host program fits nicely into that. When you’re is its focus on community. This made a by. For them to see that education strong impression on Jacqueline Redlich, and faith could be so co-mingled was a teacher at Rudolph-Hildebrand who fascinating.” was part of the group that spent time at Roncalli senior Emily Gant and her Roncalli. family hosted a German student in their “We all felt that Roncalli is an amazing home, who also happened to be named Roncalli Celebrates and special place,” she said. “It seemed Emily. The two students have kept in like a big family, and we soon felt part of touch and become good friends. this community. The teachers at Roncalli “I’m always going to remember this. put a lot of effort and care into seeing I made a dear and close friend from this Catholic Education their students succeed, and at the same opportunity,” she said. “I also got deeper time they emphasize the faith, which was into my knowledge of German. It’s a great new for us. way to connect students from around the “In my opinion, the Catholic identity world.” and faith-based education create a strong Emily thinks other Catholic schools feeling of togetherness, and it was great should consider welcoming groups of for us to experience firsthand this school international students. spirit.” “It shows how much we care for Weisenbach was similarly pleased others, how it’s good to get to know other to see how the faith of the Roncalli people through our faith and spread our community was passed on to their faith to them,” she said. “It’s great for us German visitors in a way that also to be messengers for Christ.” †

◊ The Class of 2016 earned ◊ In the past 24 years, Roncalli over $32 million in college students have collected more scholarships. than 1.6 million canned food items for the poor. ◊ Over 60% of the RHS Class of 2016 graduated with an ◊ The Class of 2016 completed Academic Honors Diploma or over 64,100 hours of community higher. service during their four years at RHS, with every Roncalli ◊ Roncalli awarded more than student performing more than $1.9 million in need-based 150 hours of community service tuition assistance to RHS prior to graduation. families for the 2016-2017 school year.

Applications For Registration Now Being Accepted visit www.roncalli.org High school students from Leipzig, Germany, try to look like American football players while visiting the football locker room at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. The German students and two of their teachers visited Roncalli for about two weeks at the start of the 2016-17 academic year. (Submitted photo) The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 5B Students live out value of helping others in profound ways By Natalie Hoefer one for Unbound to give to a child. All of the nurses said proceeds go to the organization. that they don’t Serving others, helping those less Each bracelet takes about two hours to regularly smile. It fortunate, performing acts of mercy—all make, says Rachel. just popped into my are actions and values each Christian “The other day I was making a lot of head—I want to do is called to emulate. Catholic schools bracelets and I was like, ‘Oh, man! This is that in Richmond.” support and nurture these traits. a lot!’ ” she admits. “But then I thought, Olivia’s mother Some students live out such charity it’s a labor of love. … I hope that these Andrea Dudas says in bold and heartwarming ways. Here kids, even though they might not fully her daughter “went are the stories of two such students— know or fully understand what went into upstairs, and 15-20 Olivia Dudas, a fifth-grade student the bracelets, that they still know that minutes later she at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in they’re important and loved. sent me a text” with Richmond, whose “Traveling Bags “And the money is cool. It’s awesome a plan she called the of Kindness” project made national that I’m able to create something that is “The Traveling Bags news; and Rachel Kent, a senior at larger than I, or larger than I could do by of Kindness.” Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, myself.” The idea was to whose fundraising efforts for the As of early January, Rachel had made purchase a few large nonprofit Unbound help those in need in 200 bracelets and raised more than gift bags, pass them 20 countries around the world. $1,400, including some donations. on to family and “I want all of the money to go to friends to add an ‘When serving others and passions Unbound, so I buy my own supplies,” she item a child would intersect’ says. “Sometimes I’m faced with, ‘Do I like, then for the When Rachel Kent heard about buy this new shirt, or do I buy the bracelet bag to be passed on Unbound, a lay Catholic-founded string?’ It’s what’s more important. If it to another person, nonprofit organization working in makes you a bit uncomfortable, I would and so on. The 20 countries to overcome poverty, she say that’s a good thing, because you’re filled bags were knew she wanted to participate in their giving more of yourself.” then delivered to sponsor-a-child program. The member of Christ the King Parish Genesis Women’s But once the then-sophomore at in Indianapolis says the project was “a Shelter in Richmond Cathedral High School in Indianapolis leap of faith to start. and Riley Hospital was matched with teenaged Divya in “But I think you have to tell yourself, for Children at India, she wanted to do more. ‘I’m going to do this.’ God calls us to IU Health in “Helping Divya was great, but there serve other people and to help the less Indianapolis. Scores of friendship bracelets in the foreground are ready to be shipped are so many kids in the program who fortunate, especially those most in need. The project started to the international nonprofit Unbound while their creator, Cathedral High don’t have sponsors,” says Rachel, now “And [making friendship bracelets] with three bags School senior Rachel Kent of Indianapolis, makes another to add to the 17 and a senior. “I wanted to help them, is something I love to do. It’s one of my one week before stack. For each bracelet she sells, Rachel makes one for Unbound to give to an impoverished child in a foreign country, and gives all proceeds to the but wasn’t able to financially.” passions. I think when serving others and Thanksgiving. By lay‑Catholic founded organization. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) So she decided to turn a hobby she’s your passions intersect, that’s kind of like Dec. 20 they had passionate about into a way to raise you found your niche.” traveled to Ohio, money for Unbound. Delaware, Georgia and Florida, and continue her acts of kindness into 2017, “I learned to make friendship bracelets ‘It just matters what’s in your heart’ multiplied from three bags to 63, plus and said to help, she would send Olivia at camp, I think it must have been like eight That 10-year-old Olivia Dudas was diapers, two scooters and three boxes of Valentine’s cards to hand out. years ago,” says Rachel. “I kept making voluntarily watching a televised segment books. “I decided that I want to step it up and them, and I got pretty good. People would on kindness speaks to her tendency The story of Olivia’s project was go to every nursing home in Richmond,” tell me, ‘You should sell those!’ and I’d say, toward generosity. Her reaction to the picked up by the Associated Press and says Olivia, whose great-grandmother ‘No, they’re friendship bracelets. You don’t segment says even more. spread nationally. A member of “The resides in a Richmond nursing home. sell friendship!’ But I thought this cause was “The [Indiana] Pacers were at Riley Today Show” staff contacted Andrea to “That’s 10, and we have to make over good enough to sell the bracelets.” Children’s Hospital,” recalls the fifth- let her know they were discussing the 1,000 Valentines.” In her junior year, Rachel started an grade student of St. Elizabeth Ann possibility of including Olivia’s story on a She is enlisting the help of her Etsy webpage called Knot Your Average Seton School in Richmond. “They were segment they were planning on kindness. classmates—and numerous other Bracelets (KYABracelets). For $7, she taking pictures with patients and signing Olivia is “very empathetic,” says Dudas. volunteers—to make and personally makes a bracelet for the purchaser and autographs. The kids were smiling. One “She has a gigantic heart, always has.” deliver the Valentines to each resident. Olivia, now 11, acknowledges that She is also making boxes of treats for the giving “makes others happy.” But more staff of each nursing home. importantly, she adds, “I feel like I should Dudas posted the project on Facebook. do it. Christ died on the cross for us. I “It’s gone crazy,” she says. As of [can] pay him back and pay it forward.” Jan. 18, she had homemade Valentines While Olivia and her mother are coming from California, Wisconsin, Texas not Catholic—they attend First Baptist and even Canada. Church in Richmond—Andrea says When asked what advice she had for she “knew when Olivia was born that I those who want to help others, Olivia was wanted her to go to Seton. full of encouragement. “Going to Seton has helped nurture “You can do anything, no matter what that [giving] side of her. It’s not only your age,” she says. “It just matters what’s the curriculum—they teach love and in your heart.” understanding” at Seton, she says. Those interested in contributing a And now Olivia is seeking her classmates’ handmade Valentine to Olivia’s latest help in her next project: delivering 1,000 project may send them to RMD-Patti homemade Valentines to the residents of all Insurance Agency, Attn: Andrea Dudas, the nursing homes in Richmond. 36 South Ninth St., Richmond, IN 47374. The idea started when Elizabeth Valentines must be received by Feb. 10. If Olivia Dudas, a fifth-grade student at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Richmond, poses in her home Higgins Clark, actress and founder of the more than 1,000 Valentines are received, on Dec. 21 with gifts collected by the “Traveling Bags of Kindness” project she initiated to benefit #KeepAmericaKind project, contacted the additional ones will be delivered to children. (Submitted photo by Andrea Dudas) Olivia. She encouraged the girl to patients at Riley Hospital for Children. † Teacher’s creative class helps students overcome challenges in life By John Shaughnessy classroom and sit in a circle. After of their hands went up. A couple of reading aloud a ‘challenge’ submitted students mentioned a coach who had Emily Denton views Catholic by a student, I give my own advice and said something they never forgot, and education as having a simple purpose: then open it up to the other students to others talked about compliments from “To pursue academic excellence and to offer their advice or thoughts on the family members. Then a girl, who had follow the model of Christ in all that we situation.” transferred to our school mid-year due to do.” It’s become an experience, Denton a move, raised her hand. What has always amazed Denton says, when she’s seen her students, “who “She said, ‘I don’t know exactly what during her 11 years of Catholic teaching can seem so tough and independent the nicest thing anyone has ever said to are “the incredible things that can be at times, open up about their biggest me is, but I know it’s something that’s accomplished when guided by this insecurities and offer sincere advice to been said here in the last few weeks. This simple purpose.” others who are struggling.” is the first time I’ve had people who I In that spirit, Denton created Challenge Box has also led to one of know are my real friends.’ “Challenge Box” for her junior high the most rewarding teaching moments “Her classmates’ faces were beaming, students at St. Thomas Aquinas School in for Denton, a finalist for the 2016 Saint and a couple of the girls blurted out that Indianapolis. Theodora Guérin Excellence in Education they were so glad she was here. It was “Challenge Box is a 30-minute Award, the highest honor for an educator one of those moments when I could just period, during Friday’s religion class, in the archdiocese. step back from the class and watch them Emily Denton strives to give her students at when students can anonymously submit “A student had submitted the following take care of each other as a community. I St. Thomas Aquinas School in Indianapolis “a questions, thoughts or challenges to question: ‘What is the nicest thing that see the effects of Challenge Box. I hope sense that we’re all on this journey together, a shoebox to be discussed,” Denton anyone has ever said to you?’ that it gives my students a sense that and we are here to care for each other.” Here, explains. “During this time, we move “The students took a while to think we’re all on this journey together, and we she works alongside Owen DeLaney. all the desks to the edges of the about this, and gradually almost all are here to care for each other.” † (Submitted photo) Page 6B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic schools witness to the Gospel through service

By Sean Gallagher beyond forming their students to give of themselves. They also see it as a way for Catholic schools across central and their schools to be witnesses to the Gospel southern Indiana—and indeed across the in the broader community. nation—are known for their academic “It’s a witness to our faith,” said excellence. Lourdes middle school teacher They’re also dedicated to helping Angie Therber. “And I think that’s as their students take what they learn important as the academics that we’re in their classrooms, including their teaching in the building. That was really knowledge of the Catholic faith, and the impetus for the whole thing, to applying it in service to the broader combine the two.” community. “It makes you step back and be in Middle school students at Our Lady of awe,” said St. Simon assistant principal Lourdes School and St. Simon the Apostle Laura Mates of how the Fall Day of School, both in Indianapolis, have done Service demonstrated the Catholic faith this in a variety of ways throughout this to others. “It was such a wonderful gift academic year. for us to be out and be stewards of the With their school situated in the heart Catholic faith. For us to be that example of Indianapolis’ east side, an area affected of our religion was pretty powerful.” by poverty and crime, Lourdes students Mates did a lot of logistical work in have taken action to promote peace in arranging some 50 drivers to take the their Irvington neighborhood. They put students across the Indianapolis area a peace banner along the school’s fence to serve people in need at agencies facing high-traffic Washington Street, such as the Wheeler Mission Thrift gave speeches at a peace rally, and Shop, the Society of St. Vincent de created artistic “peace posts” that share Paul’s food distribution center and messages of peace that will be placed on Seeds of Hope. the grounds of faith communities on the “To hear the casual conversations when east side. [the students] got back with their peer Small groups of St. Simon students groups about what they did, the impact throughout the year go out from they had and they joy they had in doing it their northeast side school to assist makes it all worth it,” she said. at charitable agencies. But the entire St. Simon eighth-grader Nicholas Zink 240 middle school student body fanned has learned a lot about the importance out on Oct. 27, 2016, to serve in food of service in his nearly three years as a Our Lady of Lourdes middle school teacher Angie Therber and Lourdes eighth-grade students pantries, shelter homes and other middle school student. Grace Swinefurth, left, and Olivia Wilson show the “peace posts” created by the Indianapolis charities for the school’s annual Fall Day “It shows others our faith,” he said. “It school’s eighth graders to promote peace in the school’s east side neighborhood. of Service. shows how God is affecting them through (Photo by Sean Gallagher) In sponsoring service events, educators the community by knowing how people in both schools spoke of a purpose are helping them. They aren’t alone. charitable agencies. People are there to help.” Yet both schools incorporate service Nicholas says that God is also affecting into the learning that goes on in their him when he leaves his school to help classrooms in ways that let all students others. It builds in him a habit of service discover and use their gifts. which he described as “something that I “This [peace post] project gave just do, like going to sports practices or to everybody a chance to excel at school.” something,” Therber said. “We had Mates said middle school is a key time everything: reading, discussion, writing, to nurture this habit in students. presenting, speaking and art. They can all “By doing it in the middle school, we carry it forward in some way. They know have a lot of molding and shaping that that they have a God-given talent that they we can do before some of their ideas are can use for the betterment of others.” cemented in place when they get to high Lourdes eighth-grader Grace Swinefurth school,” she said. “This can be an entry appreciates her chance to take part in the way for them to figure out what they can peace efforts of her school. do to help others.” “It has been an incredible experience,” Leaders at Lourdes are as dedicated to she said. “I love sharing everything that growing hearts for service in their middle I have learned with other people and school students as well. But the difference making the world a better place. My in that school’s’ context and focus in family is super proud. My friends are service from St. Simon shows the various super proud. Everybody in the community ways that Catholic schools can approach is feeling better because we did this this aspect of education. project.” Lourdes has only 18 middle school The experience has had a similar students and is located in a historic impact on Therber. neighborhood. St. Simon, on the other “It’s probably one of the most hand, has 240 middle school students and rewarding things that I’ve done as a is in a suburban community developed teacher, honestly,” she said. “I feel A group of middle school students from St. Simon the Apostle School sort donated clothes at during the past few decades. proud that we’re doing something that’s St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services, both in Indianapolis, on Oct. 27 during Leaders at Lourdes chose to focus beneficial to the community, and is St. Simon’s Fall Day of Service when its 240 middle school students helped people in need in several charitable agencies in the Indianapolis area. St. Elizabeth Coleman is a ministry of Catholic Charities on promoting peace, while St. Simon reinforcing the Catholic Christian ideals Indianapolis. (Submitted photo) sent their students to a broad array of that we try to teach.” † ‘Most important student’ leaves his unforgettable mark on teacher By John Shaughnessy accommodations in the classroom.” students. I had high expectations for She continued her work with her Brandon’s teachers and wanted the best In more than 11 years as a Catholic brother through his time in junior high for him. In the same way, I set high school teacher, Brittany Geswein has and high school. expectations for myself knowing the always had the approach of valuing “We read together in the evenings impact I was having on the lives of my “each and every student.” Yet, her most and all summer long for years,” notes students. rewarding experience in education Geswein, a finalist for the 2016 Saint “Working with him taught me the involved a child who never entered her Theodora Guérin Excellence in Education importance of meeting kids where they classroom. Award, the highest honor for an educator are and lifting them higher. Learning has “The year I started my teaching in the archdiocese. to be fun and engaging. Brandon taught journey as a freshman [in college] was “We tackled everything from science me that even those students who don’t the same year my brother Brandon fair projects and research papers like schoolwork can love going to school started kindergarten,” recalls Geswein, a to organizing notes and preparing if they have someone who believes in sixth‑grade teacher at St. Mary-of-the- for tests. We faced every difficult them.” Brittany Geswein holds a canvas that captures Knobs School in Floyd County. “From challenge and celebrated every success The lessons—and the closeness of her favorite Beatitude and the photos of her students—past and present—at the very beginning, I took him under my together.” their relationship—continued until St. Mary-of-the‑Knobs School. (Submitted photo) wing. Through it all, “Brandon was the Brandon suddenly died three years ago “After observing his difficulty with most important student I ever taught,” when he was a sophomore at Our Lady “With his passing, he taught me a final reading, I suggested we have him she says. of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in lesson. Blessed are the pure of heart, for formally assessed. In the fourth grade, “This isn’t because he was my Clarksville. they shall see the face of God. Being a he was diagnosed with a severe reading brother, but because of what he taught “He died in his sleep from Sudden Catholic school teacher is a ministry in comprehensive disability and attention me. He forever changed my daily Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, a disease which I get to spend my days preparing deficit disorder. I helped write his plan performance in the classroom and the which had lain dormant in his brain for those with the purest of hearts for their to assure he was receiving needed relationship I have with each of my nearly 10 years,” Geswein says. eternal life in heaven.” † The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 7B Family gets winning hand through Notre Dame ACE program

By John Shaughnessy Central Catholic, Holy Angels, Holy Cross, St. Anthony and St. Philip Neri Three years removed from the schools. heartbreak of being homeless with six The archdiocese has partnered with children, Kevina White shares a story the University of Notre Dame to provide of finding hope and a home for her a broader pool of resources and support family. to serve the children who attend those With a calm joy, White talks about five schools, according to Gina Fleming, the home she has found for her children superintendent of Catholic schools in the at Holy Angels School, one of the archdiocese. five center-city Research data Catholic schools in confirms the Indianapolis that importance of became part of Notre Catholic schools Dame’s Alliance for in the lives of its Catholic Education students and alumni, (ACE) program at noted Holy Cross the beginning of this Father Timothy school year. Scully, co-founder of “It’s a family the ACE program. Kevina White community—and Fr. Timothy Scully, “If you graduated because of that, C.S.C. from a Catholic we’re able to grow school, you are half together, we look out for each other, again as likely to graduate from a high The goals of the Notre Dame ACE Academies in Indianapolis are two-fold: college and heaven. and it’s made my life a lot easier being school, and you’re 2 1/2 times more (Submitted photo) able to know and trust the adults here, likely to graduate from college,” he and know they really care about my said. fall 2011 to spring 2015, on average, they deserve to break the cycle of poverty, children,” White says as she stands on “You hold political views that are students improved in math from the 31st and to share the richness of the gifts with the school’s playground. more tolerant of other people, and percentile to the 67th percentile, moving which God has blessed them,” Fleming “We’re more stable—spiritually, you’re much less likely to go to jail. from the bottom third to the top third in said. “As I witness the faith, innovation, physically, and the children academically. You’re three times more likely to the nation. service, and grit of our children, it is Things that help you to succeed are an become a priest or religious. Just from In 2015, the Notre Dame ACE obvious to me that there is hope for our education and college and, of course, your a civic, from a community, and from an Academies network was recognized world.” faith. That’s what helps you get to heaven. ecclesiastical perspective, these schools by the White House as an outstanding Kevina White has already seen the Here at the academies, they do instill that are essential to our American Catholic resource of educational excellence for difference that partnership has made to in children—to be believers of Christ, to life.” Hispanic students. her family. have faith and to press forward. And that, In becoming part of the Notre Dame The partnership between the “I’m grateful for programs such as with education, you can’t get anywhere ACE Academies, the five center-city archdiocese and Notre Dame follows a this, so families can get the catapult—just else.” Catholic schools in Indianapolis have similar blueprint for success—drawing something they need to help them get to White’s family is one of many who joined a network that includes schools in from the resources of the university, the where they need to be, so we’re able to are benefitting from the start of a Tucson, Ariz., Tampa, Fla., and Orlando, archdiocese, the Indiana parental choice give back as well,” said White, who now new era in the archdiocese in which Fla. program and local community support. has a job. “I just praise God that we’re the Notre Dame ACE Academies Those schools have already begun ACE faculty and staff also work closely able to do that at this time.” are continuing the Mother Theodore to close the achievement gap that with school and archdiocesan leaders in Catholic Academies’ legacy of providing many inner-city students experience, Indianapolis. (To learn more about the Notre Dame ACE a Catholic education to children in Notre Dame ACE officials note. From “Our children have the opportunities Academies, visit: ace.nd.edu/academies.) †

Celebrating National Catholic Schools Week

Wednesday, March 15 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. OpenRegister House: online at brebeuf.org

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School 2801 W. 86th St | Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.524.7050 | brebeuf.org Page 8B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 9B

Archdiocese of Indianapolis How can we AFFORD CATHOLIC SCHOOL? atholic Schools Understanding Tax Credit Scholarships and Indiana School Vouchers C My child is enrolled at a Catholic school. I’m moving my child in grades K-12 to a Open Doors Open Arms Open Hearts Catholic school from a public school.

What Makes a Catholic School Special I meet these eligibility requirements: • Indiana resident I meet these eligibility requirements: • My family is between 100% and 200% of the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Income Level (see chart). • Indiana resident CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE … • Apply before September 1, 2017 • Centered in the person of Jesus Christ • My child attended public school the previous year (two semesters) OR received a Tax Credit Scholarship or • Contributing to the evangelizing TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP Voucher the previous school year. mission of the Church

CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INCOME LIMITS BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE • Distinguished by excellence 2016–2017 SCHOOL YEAR AND one of the following: 100% of Reduced 150% of Reduced 200% of Reduced • Committed to educate the whole child Lunch Eligibility Lunch Eligibility Lunch Eligibility My family is at or My family is at or My family is at or Persons in Annual household Annual household Annual household • Steeped in a Catholic world view Household income limit income limit income limit below 200% of the below 150% of the below 200% of the for a “90%” for a “50%” for a “50%” Federal Free and Federal Free and Federal Free and Choice Scholarship* Choice Scholarship* Choice Scholarship* • Sustained by Gospel witness 1 $21,978 $32,967 $43,959 Reduced Lunch Reduced Lunch Reduced Lunch 2 $29,637 $44,456 $59,274 Income Level Income Level Income Level and • Shaped by communion and community 3 $37,296 $55,944 $74,592 (see chart). (see chart). my child qualifies 4 $44,955 $67,433 $89,910 for an IEP. • Accessible to all students 5 $52,614 $78,921 $105,228 6 $60,273 $90,410 $120,546 • Established by the expressed authority 7 $67,951 $101,926 $135,901 8 $75,647 $113,470 $151,293 of the bishop Note: Income levels are determined in accordance with the Income Verification Rules Document available at www.doe.in.gov/choice. (“Defining Charactistics of Catholic Schools”; National Standards and * For a household size of nine (9) or more, add $7,696 to the annual limit for each K-12 SCHOOL VOUCHERS Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools) additional member for a “100%” of Reduced Lunch Eligibility “90%” Choice Scholarship. ** Add $11,544 to the annual limit for each additional member for a “150%” Reduced Lunch Eligibility “50%” Choice Scholarship. What is an Indiana School Voucher? *** Add $15,392 to the annual limit for each additional member for a “200%” of Reduced A Voucher is a state-funded scholarship that helps cover the cost of Lunch Eligibility “50%” Choice Scholarship. tuition at a private school. Qualifying students in grades K-12 can receive up to 90% of the local per-student state funding amount. RESEARCH SAYS … What are Tax Credit Scholarships? The Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship Program provides scholarship Who qualifies for a Voucher? • Catholic schools tend to operate as communities support to families who want to enroll their children in the Catholic school of their choice. Qualifying students in grades K-12 can receive a minimum • A student whose family meets the income eligibility guidelines for rather than bureaucracies, which links Champré Kemp and Sam Kennedy lead the procession of 2016 Bishop Chatard High School graduates on Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program (see chart), AND May 20, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Tiffany Photography Studio) of a $500 Tax Credit Scholarship. to higher levels of teacher commitment, • A student in grades K-12 who is coming to a Catholic school after Who qualifies for a Tax Credit Scholarship? attending at least one year (two semesters) in an Indiana public student engagement and student achievement school, AND/OR (Marks, 2009). • A student whose family meets the income eligibility guidelines for the • A sibling received a Tax Credit Scholarship or Voucher, AND/OR LEARN MORE Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program (see chart), AND • In Catholic schools, the student achievement • A sibling living in an “F” school area, AND/OR • A student who is coming to a Catholic school after attending at least gap is smaller than in public schools Open Doors + Open Arms + Open Hearts one year (two semesters) in an Indiana public school, AND/OR • A current Catholic school student in grades K-12 who has received a Tax Credit Scholarship in a prior year, AND/OR (Jeynes, 2007; Marks & Lee, 1989). The students in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Catholic schools are doing great things! • A student who is enrolled in an eligible Catholic school. • Latino and African American students Please take the time to review a special publication from the Office of Catholic Schools at • A student with learning exceptionalities qualified through an www.archindy.org/OCS-Special-Publication-2016-2017/index.html highlighting our Catholics Why should I apply now? Individualized Education Program (IEP). in Catholic schools are more likely to schools and those who help make us what we are today! If your family qualifies for assistance, but you do not apply when your Why should I apply now? graduate from high school and college child first enters school, you may lose the opportunity for a Voucher or (Grogger & Neal, 2000). Tax Credit Scholarship for the next 12-13 years. Current Catholic school If your family qualifies for assistance, but you do not apply when your students CAN receive a Tax Credit Scholarship, making them eligible for child first enters school, you may lose the opportunity for a Voucher or • Graduates of Catholic high schools are more a Voucher the following year. Tax Credit Scholarship for the next 12-13 years. Students enrolled in likely to earn higher wages (Neal, 1997). a Catholic school CAN receive a Tax Credit Scholarship, making them eligible for a Voucher the following year. • Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who How do I apply for a Tax Credit Scholarship? are more civically engaged, more tolerant of 1. To see how much tuition assistance you are eligible for, first register at How do I apply for a Voucher? your Catholic school of choice. diverse views, and more committed to service as 1. To see how much tuition assistance you are eligible for, first register adults (Campbell, 2001; Wolf, Greene, Kleitz, 2. To apply for funding, visit www.i4qed.org/sgo. at your Catholic school of choice. & Thalhammer, 2001). 2. To apply for funding, visit www.doe.in.gov/choice. • When a Catholic school closes, neighborhood Additional local scholarships disorder increases (Brinig & Garnett, 2009). may also be available. Pre-K vouchers are available in Marion and Jackson counties. For more information, (University of Notre Dame. For more information, log onto ace.nd.edu/ Contact your local Catholic school. resources/catholic-school-research/researched-case-for-catholic-schools) log onto www.in.gov/fssa/4944.htm. Page 10B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic Schools Open Doors Open Arms Open Hearts

ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS

HENRY WAYNE

PARKE MARION HANCOCK VERMILLION PUTNAM HENDRICKS Indianapolis Terre Haute Indianapolis Deaneries Connersville Deanery Deanery SHELBY

FAYETTE UNION RUSH MORGAN FRANKLIN OWEN JOHNSON VIGO CLAY Bloomington BROWN Deanery DECATUR New Alsace BARTHOLOMEW DEARBORN Batesville MONROE JACKSON Deanery JENNINGS RIPLEY OHIO JEFFERSON Seymour Deanery SWITZERLAND LAWRENCE

SCOTT WASHINGTON ORANGE CLARK

Floyds Knobs CRAWFORD FLOYD Tell City Deanery (No schools New Albany Deanery in this deanery) HARRISON

PERRY

DEANERY SCHOOLS

Batesville Deanery Bloomington Deanery New Albany Deanery Sellersburg Terre Haute Deanery St. John Paul II Catholic Aurora Bedford Clarksville Terre Haute School (PK–6) St. Mary of the Immaculate St. Vincent de Paul School (PK–8) Our Lady of Providence St. Patrick School (PK–8) 105 St. Paul St. Conception School (K–8) 923 18th St. Jr./Sr. High School (7–12) 449 S. 19th St. Sellersburg, IN 47172 211 Fourth St. Bedford, IN 47421 707 Providence Way Terre Haute, IN 47803 812-246-3266 Aurora, IN 47001 812-279-2540 Clarksville, IN 47129 812-232-2157 812-926-1558 Bloomington 812-945-2538 Batesville St. Charles Borromeo School (PK–8) St. Anthony of Padua Seymour Deanery Private High School St. Louis School (PK–8) 2224 E. Third St. School (PK–8) Columbus Oldenburg 17 St. Louis Place Bloomington, IN 47401 320 N. Sherwood Ave. St. Bartholomew School (K–8) Oldenburg Academy of Batesville, IN 47006 812-336-5853 Clarksville, IN 47129 1306 27th St. the Immaculate 812-934-3310 812-282-2144 Columbus, IN 47201 Conception (9–12) Connersville Deanery 812-372-6830 1 Twister Circle Greensburg Corydon Brookville P.O. Box 200 St. Mary School (PK–8) St. Joseph School (PK–6) Franklin St. Michael School (PK–8) Oldenburg, IN 47036 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way 512 N. Mulberry St. St. Rose of Lima School (PK–8) 275 High St. 812-934-4440 Greensburg, IN 47240 Corydon, IN 47112 114 Lancelot Drive Brookville, IN 47012 812-663-2804 812-738-4549 Franklin, IN 46131 765-647-4961 Floyds Knobs 317-738-3451 Lawrenceburg Connersville (K–8) St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Madison St. Lawrence School St. Gabriel School (PK–6) 524 Walnut St. School (PK–6) Father Michael Shawe 224 W. Ninth St. 3033 Martin Road Memorial Jr./Sr. High School Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 Connersville, IN 47331 812-537-3690 Floyds Knobs, IN 47119 (7–12) 765-825-7951 812-923-1630 201 W. State St. New Alsace Richmond Jeffersonville Madison, IN 47250 All Saints Catholic Academy Seton Catholic High Sacred Heart School (PK–8) 812-273-2150 (PK–8) School (7-12) 1842 E. Eighth St. Pope John XXIII School (PK–6) 9788 N. Dearborn Road 233 S. 5th St. Jeffersonville, IN 47130 221 W. State St. Guilford, IN 47022 Richmond, IN 47374 812-283-3123 812-623-2631 765-965-6956 Madison, IN 47250 812-273-3957 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton New Albany Shelbyville School (PK–6) Holy Family School (PK–8) North Vernon St. Joseph School (PK–5) 801 W. Main St. 217 W. Daisy Lane St. Mary School (PK–8) 127 E. Broadway Richmond, IN 47374 New Albany, IN 47150 209 Washington St. Shelbyville, IN 46176 765-962-4877 812-944-6090 North Vernon, IN 47265 317-398-4202 812-346-3445 Rushville Our Lady of Perpetual Sunman St. Mary School (PK–6) Help School (PK–8) Seymour St. Nicholas School (K–8) 226 E. Fifth St. 1752 Scheller Lane St. Ambrose School (PK–8) 6459 E. St. Nicholas Drive Rushville, IN 46173 New Albany, IN 47150 301 S. Chestnut St. Sunman, IN 47041 765-932-3639 812-944-7676 Seymour, IN 47274 812-623-2348 812-522-3522 The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 11B

GREATER INDIANAPOLIS

Brebeuf Jesuit  Preparatory School

5 Meridian Street 7 North Deanery 8 303030 1  Bishop Chatard High School 2 6  Cathedral High School 4 West Deanery 9 3 28

 Cardinal Ritter 29 Jr./Sr. High School 25 Fr. Thomas Scecina INDIANAPOLIS  Memorial High School 27 15 13 10 14 11 Washington Street US 40 US 36 26  Providence Cristo Rey 12 High School East Deanery US 40 32 31 16 17 18 24

 Roncalli High School 23 22

MARION Meridian Street COUNTY 21 South Deanery

20 19

GREATER INDIANAPOLIS DEANERY SCHOOLS Indianapolis North 7. St. Pius X School (K–8) 12. Our Lady of Lourdes 18. Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Indianapolis West 31. St. Susanna School (PK–8) 7200 Sarto Drive School (PK–8) Christ School (PK–8) 1212 E. Main St. Deanery Indianapolis, IN 46240 30 S. Downey St. 3310 S. Meadow Drive Deanery Plainfield, IN 46168 • Bishop Chatard High 317-466-3361 Indianapolis, IN 46219 Indianapolis, IN 46239 • Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High 317-839-3713 School (9–12) 8. St. Simon the Apostle 317-357-3316 317-357-1459 School (7–12) 5885 N. Crittenden Ave. School (PK–8) 13. St. Michael School (PK–8) 19. Our Lady of the Greenwood 3360 W. 30th St. Indianapolis, IN 46220 Private Schools 8155 Oaklandon Road 515 Jefferson Blvd. School (PK–8) Indianapolis, IN 46222 317-251-1451 317-924-4333 32. Lumen Christi Catholic Indianapolis, IN 46236 Greenfield, IN 46140 399 S. Meridian St. School (PK-12) 1. Christ the King School (K–8) 317-826-6000 317-462-6380 Greenwood, IN 46143 25. Holy Angels School (PK–6) * 580 E. Stevens St. 5858 N. Crittenden Ave. 317-881-1300 9. St. Thomas Aquinas 14. St. Philip Neri School (PK–8) * 2822 Dr. Martin Luther Indianapolis, IN 46203 Indianapolis, IN 46220 School (K-8) 545 N. Eastern Ave. 20. SS. Francis and Clare of King Jr. St. 317-632-3174 317-257-9366 Indianapolis, IN 46208 4600 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 Assisi School (PK–8) • Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Immaculate Heart of Mary 317-926-5211 2. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-636-0134 5901 Olive Branch Road School (9–12) School (K–8) 317-255-6244 15. St. Therese of the Infant Greenwood, IN 46143 26. St. Anthony School (PK–8) * 2801 W. 86th St. 317 E. 57th St. Jesus (Little Flower) 317-215-2826 349 N. Warman Indianapolis, IN 46268 Indianapolis, IN 46220 Indianapolis East School (PK-8) 21. St. Barnabas School (PK–8) Indianapolis, IN 46222 317-524-7128 317-255-5468 317-636-3739 Deanery 1401 N. Bosart Ave. 8300 Rahke Road • Cathedral High School (9–12) 3. St. Joan of Arc School (PK–8) • Father Thomas Scecina Indianapolis, IN 46201 Indianapolis, IN 46217 27. St. Christopher School (PK–6) 5225 E. 56th St. 500 E. 42nd St. Memorial High School 317-353-2282 317-881-7422 5335 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46226 Indianapolis, IN 46205 (9–12) 22. St. Jude School (K–8) Indianapolis, IN 46224 317-542-1481 317-283-1518 5000 Nowland Ave. 317-241-6314 Indianapolis South 5375 McFarland Road • Providence Cristo Rey High St. Lawrence School (PK–8) Indianapolis, IN 46201 4. Deanery Indianapolis, IN 46227 28. St. Malachy School (PK–8) School (9–12) 6950 E. 46th St. 317-356-6377 • Roncalli High School (9–12) 317-784-6828 330 N. Green St. 75 N. Belleview Place Indianapolis, IN 46226 10. Holy Cross Central 3300 Prague Road 23. St. Mark the Evangelist Brownsburg, IN 46112 Indianapolis, IN 46222 317-543-4923 School (PK–8) * Indianapolis, IN 46227 School (PK–8) 317-852-2242 317-860-1000 5. St. Luke the Evangelist 125 N. Oriental St. 317-787-8277 541 E. Edgewood Ave. 29. St. Michael-St. Gabriel School (K–8) Indianapolis, IN 46202 16. Central Catholic School (PK–8) * Indianapolis, IN 46227 Archangels School (PK–8) 7650 N. Illinois St. 317-638-9068 1155 E. Cameron St. 317-786-4013 3352 W. 30th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 11. Holy Spirit School (PK–8) Indianapolis, IN 46203 24. St. Roch School (PK–8) Indianapolis, IN 46222 317-255-3912 7241 E. 10th St. 317-783-7759 3603 S. Meridian St. 317-926-0516 6. St. Matthew the Apostle Indianapolis, IN 46219 17. Holy Name School (PK–8) Indianapolis, IN 46227 30. St. Monica School (PK–8) School (PK–8) 317-352-1243 21 N. 17th Ave. 317-784-9144 6131 N. Michigan Road 4100 E. 56th St. Beech Grove, IN 46107 Indianapolis, IN 46228 Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-784-9078 317-255-7153 Notre Dame ACE Academies 317-251-3997 * Page 12B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Teacher finds the right chemistry at Catholic high school By John Shaughnessy together to ensure the best outcome.” “Evan was not particularly Now, after 32 years of teaching at skilled on the tennis court, and After teaching for six years in a public Bishop Chatard, McNally has developed he didn’t show the athleticism school, Dan McNally experienced a a deeper appreciation of the gift the that would predict much refreshing change on his first parents’ Catholic school provides. improvement. As it turned out, night at Bishop Chatard High School in “One finds that there is a genuine effort there was exactly the number of Indianapolis. on the part of all interested parties to see the guys trying out that we needed, “The mother of a chemistry student face of God in each other,” says McNally, a so we kept him on the team. who was having some difficulty in my finalist for the 2016 Saint Theodora Guérin “Four years later, we had a class pulled me aside and said, ‘The last Excellence in Education Award, the highest young man who had obliterated chemistry teacher always gave the kids honor for an educator in the archdiocese. the school record for most the easy way out. We’re so glad you’re “A simple outlook, but one with profound career losses. Sure, he got here,’ ” McNally recalls. “It seemed as results—the personification that Jesus better as he grew up and got though providing a challenging curriculum brought to Earth doesn’t have to be limited stronger. He even got to play a was desired instead of criticized, as was to Jesus himself.” varsity match against a weaker Bishop Chatard High School chemistry teacher Dan McNally smiles at Daniel Burger’s reaction to an experiment. (Submitted photo) common at my past schools. McNally has also tried to keep that opponent and won!” “Soon, it was clear that Bishop Chatard perspective in 60 seasons of coaching Years later, Evan still comes by Bishop might be just another class or just another provided an environment for both teachers boys’ and girls’ tennis at the archdiocesan Chatard to reconnect with McNally—a practice to us. But it just might be the most and students where the primary desire Indianapolis North Deanery high school. He reality that leads his former coach to share important class or practice of their life. was to support one another. Parents were shares the story of one young man—“let’s a reminder with all coaches and teachers. The care we take in the preparation and always going to support their kids, but they call him Evan”—a former public high “As teachers and coaches, we need to execution of a lesson plan or practice plan were also going to support the teacher. It is school student who wanted to join the remind ourselves every single day of the can never be discounted. as though parents have faith that teachers team seemingly because it “might give immense influence we are privileged to “If we can do those things while have the best interest of the student in him a head start at becoming familiar and exert on our students and athletes. They looking for the face of God in each kid, we mind, and are confident that we can all pull comfortable in a new setting.” process every word and every action. It are bound to be successful educators.” † Jesus’ example leads teacher on the best course for her students By John Shaughnessy Theodora Guérin Excellence in Education Award, the highest honor for an educator in the archdiocese. As a first-grade teacher, Jeanine Ritter always looks for For Ritter, it’s all part of the most important lesson she ways to make her students smile and have fun as they learn. wants to share with children. One day, her boys and girls will be connecting with “We don’t just talk about God during our religion students in Japan through video technology. class,” she says. “God is present everywhere. Every day Another day, they’ll be learning about penguins in brings with it a chance to praise God. The kids truly live Antarctica by collaborating with a scientist living among their faith by helping others and showing acts of kindness the penguins. each and every day.” They also make photo stories of a personal “hero” in Ritter says she tries to set that example for her students their lives. by following the example of Jesus. And during each Christmas season, they have a baby “Jesus was the greatest teacher and, in a Catholic Jeanine Ritter always has a feeling of joy when she is surrounded shower for Jesus, bringing in gifts for an archdiocesan school, we are called to follow his example every day,” by her first-grade students at St. Pius X School in Indianapolis. program that helps parents of infants. she says. “It is our responsibility to be an example worth (Submitted photo) “Through all of these projects and others, my students following. For this reason, I teach with compassion, working to make each find success in their specific love learning and take away valuable lessons about our understanding, patience and love. learning situations, both academically and socially. I teach world and their place in it,” says Ritter, a teacher at St. Pius “I treat each child as an individual child of God, acceptance of others and help each child find their gifts, X School in Indianapolis and a finalist for the 2016 Saint working hard to understand their distinct needs and strengths, positive qualities and passions.” †

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CYO SPORTS CATHOLIC EDUCATION OF THE BODY, HEART AND SPIRIT

CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION Archdiocese of Indianapolis Page 14B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 School bequest is an ‘investment in the future’ By Natalie Hoefer members or alumni throughout the country,” he says. As the Ohio River meanders along “More and more Catholic schools try the southern border of Indiana, its waters to make a bigger pool of money through reflect the hilly town of Madison. There, donations. That’s why we’re so lucky to in 1837, Father Michael Shawe started the have Friends, where people can leave a area’s first Catholic school. bequest which impacts the yearly gift Now, 180 years later, Father Michael Friends gives us.” Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School and The endowment started by the Friends Pope John XXIII School continue the founders in 1986 was $500,000. Barlow legacy of Catholic education in Madison. recalls the early days of the organization, It’s a legacy the institutions are proud of. when funds were used to fulfill “specific They are also proud of the fact that teacher requests, like going on a field together as Prince of Peace Schools— trip to the state museum and funding named for Madison’s sole parish—the [projects] at $500 or $1,000.” school system is one of only two in Through their efforts and the the Archdiocese of Indianapolis that is generosity of the community and alumni supported by a single parish. of the schools, the endowment had grown So Prince of Peace Schools’ president to $3 million—until recently. Phillip Kahn says it was a “huge benefit” Julie Berry, a Friends board member, 30 years ago when a small group—mostly describes Joy and Paul Buchanan as a Madison Catholic school alumni—created “humble, unassuming couple.” They Friends of Shawe and Pope John Schools, married in 1981 and had been members of Inc. (Friends), a nonprofit organization Prince of Peace Parish. The couple had no The late Joy and Paul Buchanan of Prince of Peace Parish in Madison left a legacy to Catholic that established an endowment to support children together, and Joy, a widow when education at Prince of Peace Schools through a bequest to Friends of Shawe and Pope John the long-term needs of the schools. she married Paul, had sent her son to a Schools, Inc., a unique nonprofit created to financially benefit the two Madison Catholic schools. “The schools were doing no public school. She died in February 2012, (Submitted photo) fundraising back then,” says Robert and Paul died in November 2014. Barlow, Friends co-founder, current Despite the lack of connection to the by the annual budget, such as field around. You have friends with similar president and a graduate of Shawe Madison Catholic schools other than trips, faculty workshops or academic morals and principles. That helps create Memorial Jr./Sr. High School. “The through their parish, the Buchanans competitions. a support system, a Catholic support idea was, and still is, to supplement the wanted to support the continuation of “We have challenges in keeping a good system.” Catholic school experience and what the Catholic education in the area. So they school system going” in Madison, Berry Berry says the bequest—and any teachers could do. left a bequest for Friends in their will— says. “Certainly this is not a high-income donation to Catholic schools—is an “Friends is unique. With the [school for $1.2 million, believed to be the largest area. … But our children are entitled to a “investment in the future.” administration] model now with a bequest in the organization’s history. good Catholic education. So bequests “I think it’s important to support Catholic principal and president, most [schools] “I was really astounded, knowing what like this are really great for our cause. education in any way you can, through are doing their own development. If it was it would mean to our school in the short It’s incalculable what their gift will give volunteering or donating,” she says. that way 30 years ago when we formed and long term,” says Kahn. through the years for our endowment.” “I hope [the Buchanans] will inspire Friends, Friends might never have come With the bequest, an annual tuition Having received eight years of Catholic people to think about what they can do. into existence.” scholarship of $2,500 in the Buchanans’ education in Madison, fellow Friends Maybe they can’t give a million, but I Kahn, who helps oversee development name was created for a student wishing to board member Rick Grote appreciates the hope that somebody reads this and thinks, efforts for the two schools, is grateful for attend one of the Prince of Peace schools. benefits of attending a Catholic school. ‘Hey, I can do something like that.’ ” the assistance. The board also set up a teachers’ fund “I think there’s a set of morals you get “Most Catholic schools operate on of $10,000 per year. The fund will help from Catholic education,” he says. “It (For more information on Friends of tuition, which is the staple of everything, finance teachers’ projects that benefit helps you keep God in front of everything Shawe and Pope John Schools, Inc., log and then donations from community students and staff that are not covered you do—he’s here, he’s alive and he’s onto friendsofshawepj.org.) † Service guides educator’s efforts to share Christ’s love By John Shaughnessy Bauman tries to convince his students archdiocese. through the way he treats them with “They went out ‘canning’ in their As a father and a Catholic school respect and attention, through the example neighborhoods. They gave up some of teacher, Doug Bauman is always looking he sets by attending Mass with his family, their money to purchase cans. They did for the opportunity to share moments that and through an experience he considers extra chores around the house to earn ‘can reveal “the incredible sacrificial love that as his most rewarding moment as a money.’ God has for all of us.” teacher—working with his students on the “When I step into the back of that truck “We as teachers and parents are school’s annual canned food drive to help and work side by side with my students definitely fighting an uphill battle trying local food pantries. loading thousands of canned goods, we to convince our students that society has it “All of those cans are able to be get to see a very different and special side all wrong, and that the real and authentic donated because of the efforts and of each other. I get to see their humanness Doug Bauman tries to influence his students at truth and beauty in life rests in the sacrifices of our students,” says Bauman, firsthand. And they get to see their math St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis by sharing words and actions of Jesus Christ,” says the recipient of the 2016 Saint Theodora teacher make an attempt to pack as many his faith and emphasizing service. (Photo by John Bauman, a math teacher at St. Barnabas Guérin Excellence in Education Award, cans as possible into a very confined Shaughnessy) School in Indianapolis. the highest honor for an educator in the space. It’s during those moments that I’m reminded why we are here on Earth—to “Christ teaches us to love one another love God and to love one another.” as he loved us. Enabling our students to That lesson of “walking in the light experience that Christ-like love and service of Christ” is the one that Bauman hopes firsthand is the one teacher moment that endures for his students. will be forever instilled in my heart.” †

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Cathedral High School is pleased to announce that the school will offer multi-student discounts to Cathedral families, starting with the 2017-2018 school year! We feel that this decision makes a strong statement about two things—the Holy Cross value of “family” at Cathedral, and the significance of having as many students as possible from each family attend Cathedral.

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By Christa Hoyland “I went from taking an hour to get Special to The Criterion home at the end of every day to a three- mile trip down Lewis & Clark [Parkway] CLARKSVILLE—It’s not uncommon in my jeans and T-shirt,” Miller says. “I’m for parents of Catholic school children to a happier mom since I’ve been here. I’m work at their children’s school. Many of just more available for them.” these parents have careers in education, or Miller joined the cafeteria staff nearly they’re stay-at-home parents who want to three years ago before her son Trey, a be on the same schedule as their children sophomore, was even a student at the or earn extra money. school. She enjoyed her previous job What’s unusual about Debbie Miller doing stress testing and heart imaging at and Nan Fougerousse is that they each left a hospital in Louisville, Ky., but when her established careers in other fields to work route to work was impacted by long-term at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High bridge construction projects, she began School in Clarksville. looking for work in southern Indiana. Miller, a 1987 Providence graduate, When she learned of an opening in gave up a 20-year career as a nuclear the Providence cafeteria, she happily medicine technologist to serve lunch in changed careers in order to be on the the school cafeteria. Fougerousse, a 1984 same schedule as her children, including a alumna, had spent 20-plus years in the second son, Jake, who will be a freshman insurance claims field, and her role before in 2018. Trey Miller, center, prepares to swipe his identification badge in the lunch line as his mother, Debbie joining the school’s main office staff As much as she loved her previous job, Miller, accepts the charge at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville. (Submitted photo) was as a claims analyst supervisor for an Miller said she enjoys her new job even insurance recovery business. more, from watching the students hold she felt like she was missing out on many “I like that we have Mass, and you Each took a cut in pay, but the benefits impromptu cheer sessions during lunch to of her children’s activities. In the 2014-15 have people who will openly pray with of working in a Catholic school and in the camaraderie of her co-workers. school year, her son Luke was a senior on you—and it’s O.K. to say, ‘God bless the same building with their children are “Being back at my alma mater and the football team and her daughter Mia was a you,’ ” Fougerousse says. worth much more, they say. being part of the Blue Pride and school sophomore on the girls’ volleyball, basketball “What drove me crazy in high spirit, it’s been fun,” she says. and softball teams. She attended as many school—that everybody knew my parents She also likes the games as she could, but sometimes missed and everybody knew me—is what I love atmosphere of working in important school events. about it now. I just like the community. a Catholic school, from “I was spending a lot of time in my It’s a family.” the values exhibited by the car,” Fougerousse says of her previous That extra touch of family at school students and staff to taking job. “I just missed a lot of stuff.” also works for their children. part in morning prayer. Now that she has worked at Providence “It’s nice when I have a question,” Mia “I love the prayer that starts for 1 1/2 years, son Luke is in college, Fougerousse says. “I can just come down the day,” Miller says. “It sets her daughter is a senior on the girls’ here and ask her. People tell me all the the tone for them and us. volleyball and basketball teams, and son time, ‘I love your mom.’ ” There’s so much here outside Alec is a freshman on the football and Trey Miller shares that experience. He the books. There’s so much boys’ basketball teams. likes that when he talks about a fellow more than just an education. She works their school schedule student, his mother is familiar with the It’s the values and the and can attend their events at school person. Mia Fougerousse, right, talks about her after-school practice community feeling here.” and games in the evenings. She also “Everybody knows my mom, and schedule with her mother, Nan Fougerrouse, an administrative Fougerousse said she decided is happy to be working in a more she knows everybody,” Trey says. “It’s assistant in the main office of Our Lady of Providence to apply for the office assistant relaxed atmosphere and appreciates the interesting, sometimes a little awkward, Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville. (Submitted photo) job in the fall of 2015 because opportunity to live her faith. but funny.” † CATHOLIC EDUCATION Pre-K through 12th Grade

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By Father Herb Weber

Shortly after receiving the assignment to establish a new parish 12 years ago, I gathered groups of new parishioners for backyard meetings. People spoke freely about what they wanted in their parish: youth ministry, programs for young families, outreach to the needy and more. But the most common request was that the parish be friendly and welcoming to people. Over the years since that beginning, our parish has supported and developed a ministry of hospitality. This is not the only quality that makes a parish successful, but it is desperately needed. A woman who later told me that she had wanted to sneak into church, pray and then sneak out, was met at the door by several friendly people. As she sat down, someone nearby smiled and said hello. The liturgy itself was inviting and authentically warm. Her grandson discovered there were cookies after Mass, which led her to stay a bit longer. By the second week, she knew she belonged there. Many parishes have greeters at the doors. We do, too, but I have found that they function better when they have A priest greets parishioners after Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Staten Island borough of New York. Parish life is more than a deliberate task. So they give out bulletins as people the Sunday Mass experience, but for many, that is precisely where they get to know a faith community. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) come in. This flies in the face of the receive-a-bulletin- as-you-depart tradition, but people know they are being the community had helped him. to become familiar with the readings before coming to treated as adults. In addition to hospitality, a parish that wants to be Mass. Hospitality goes way beyond the greeters. We successful has to address two other aspects in the way Homily preparation is work and needs plenty of time. remind people that everyone has to welcome and make Mass is celebrated. I work on the homily throughout the week, often writing room for others. It starts in the parking lot, where The first of those is preaching. As a homilist myself, I notes and outlines. Only when I feel ready do I actually people warmly greet each other. On rainy mornings, know this is an ongoing challenge. write the homily, but by that time I truly know it and am the “umbrella brigade” is in action as people are met What all homilists need to know is that people want at home with it. with someone handing them an umbrella to use as they to hear how the message flowing from the Scriptures The final element to help people have a rich Mass walk in. intersects with their own experience. experience is the music. This cannot be overstated. Inside church, people talk to each other as they enter I have learned that the best way to help this happen is Because music is an art form, what appeals to one person the gathering space. A warm and clean atmosphere is to employ visual images as part of a homily. Such images may not be the preference of another. What all people promoted. Basic needs like being able to see and hear as stories, comparisons, analogies and well-thought- like, however, is when music is well-done, inviting and have become significant. out examples can help all listeners regardless of age or allows participation of the assembly. Accessibility is one of our goals. It means that people educational background. But these images have to be Our parish is blessed with very good music, much with disabilities of all kinds are not only welcomed, but authentic and not simply something found on the Internet. of which is rather contemporary. What is necessary for joyfully accepted. To make sure my words help create a bridge from the any church, regardless of music choice, is that it become Children are treated as full-fledged parishioners, as Scripture to modern-day life, I often try out parts of my a high priority and that various resources, including we do what we can to assist their parents. At all Masses, homily with different groups. Frequently, I check with financial ones, be made available to enhance the music there is a children’s Liturgy of the Word. We have a other staff members to evaluate what I am preparing. program. Sunday morning preschool for kids 3 to 5 years old as Just as the homilist prepares for Sunday, the people Parish life is more than the Sunday Mass experience, well as a nursery with qualified child care workers. of the parish must do so as well. Our parish has small but for many, that is precisely where they get to know One more comment about hospitality. A man who faith groups that meet regularly and read the Scriptures a faith community. Often that experience is where had gone through a serious personal struggle commented of the upcoming Sunday. Parents are encouraged to read people find what their faith needs to help them in their one day after Mass he finally was feeling whole again, Sunday Mass readings to their children before coming discipleship of the Lord. thanking me and the parish. When I asked what we had to church. done, he said, “Father, don’t you understand? Hospitality Through these efforts, as well as insights promoted (Father Herb Weber is the founding pastor of St. John is healing.” Little did I know how his being accepted by through our parish website and app, we encourage people XXIII Parish in Perrysburg, Ohio.) † Early Christians worshipped in homes, began to build churches in third century By Joseph F. Kelly of the faith actually like? There is evidence that the person who owned the Somewhat surprisingly, the New Testament does house often presided at the liturgies and meetings, but When we hear the word “church,” we might think of not say. The Gospels show Jesus in a variety of that is not conclusive. the universal faith community to which we belong or places, including synagogues, although he was not in So when did the Christians actually get church of a physical structure, which can take many different some of them. Most accounts of his preaching show buildings, built for the purpose of worship? shapes. him outdoors, in plain areas, on hills, by water. The Not until the middle of the third century—no later But what were church buildings in the earliest days Gospels make it clear that he wanted his message to than 260. The oldest such building is in what is now reach as many people as possible, so he chose outdoor Iraq. environments. If it sounds surprising that it took so long for the first The same was true of his disciples. The Acts of the church building to be constructed, we must consider Apostles shows St. Peter preaching on the steps of the several factors. Temple in Jerusalem or wherever he could find a crowd. First, most of the early Christians, including Paul Acts mentions that St. Paul rented the hall of himself, expected the imminent end of the world. More Tyrannus in Ephesus so he could preach. There would than that, most expected to be alive when it happened. have been nothing special and certainly nothing Second, the emperor Nero persecuted the Roman Christian about a rented hall, but it met Paul’s Christians in the year 64. Over the next two and half immediate needs. centuries, periods of persecution, while not continuous But obviously the Christians needed more and empire-wide, happened with regularity. That permanent places of their own. Here we have more made Christians wary about putting up any kind information. When Peter escapes from prison in of permanent structure and certainly not large or Jerusalem, he goes to the home of the mother of John imposing ones. Mark, where the local community has met to pray. The real church construction occurred in the fourth Since they are praying as a group, this was a liturgical century when the Roman emperors began to tolerate event. Christianity on a permanent basis. They provided When Peter gets to the door of this woman’s house, not only permission to build, but also donated funds. the first person he meets is a servant woman—in those Several of these imperially-inspired churches are still days, a slave—which means that this is the house of a standing in Rome. wealthy person, suggesting that it could hold a number But the generation that knew Jesus never saw a Pilgrims gather outside the ancient Church of the Holy of people for a liturgy. church building. Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem. The earliest Christians A final piece of evidence occurs in the apostle Paul’s worshipped in homes, only starting to construct church Letter to Philemon, in which he greets the church that (Joseph F. Kelly is retired professor at John Carroll buildings in the mid-third century. (CNS photo/Jim Hollander, EPA) meets in Philemon’s house. University in University Heights, Ohio.) † Page 8A The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Hob-nobbing with Hollywood celebrities and Pope John Paul II Our Christian In 1987, when Pope John Paul II visited Still another audience with Pope John the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See at the United States, he met with members Paul occurred when Archbishop Daniel the time, and his wife Catherine. She was identity is tied of the media in Los Angeles. Most of M. Buechlein received a pallium in our hostess at the reception at the embassy the people present 1993. The pallium is what archbishops later in the week. to our names were Hollywood wear around their necks to signify their The Mass at Casa Santa Maria was a stars or otherwise authority over an archdiocese. memorial Mass for Cardinal John J. Krol, My 3-year-old son Colin is continually connected with movies Naturally, we had front-row seats for who died a few days before our arrival in growing in his vocabulary—and his or television, but the ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica. Then, Rome. Cardinal Edmund Szoka, president self‑awareness. Lately, he’s taken to 10 members of the in the evening, the entourages of the of the Prefecture of the Economic Affairs referring to himself by Catholic press were archbishops who had received the palliums of the Holy See, was the principal his name. invited, and I was were given audiences with the pope. This celebrant of the Mass. Cardinal Szoka, the For example, if fortunate to be one of time the pope simply moved down the lines, former Archbishop of Detroit, was credited he is competing with them. greeting each of us and giving us a rosary. with turning the Vatican’s finances around. his brothers for his It was great fun to hob-nob with people That was the occasion when I got my During the reception prior to the mother’s attention, like Bob Hope, Loretta Young, Charlton second rosary from Pope John Paul. dinner that night, I had a chance to talk he’ll say forcefully, Heston, Roddy McDowell and many others One of my best trips to Rome was with Cardinal Szoka. He remembered an “Colin’s mommy!” both before the audience and even more in March 1996. It was organized by interview I had with him when I was in If he wants a toy during the reception after the pope left. the Catholic Press Association with the Rome at the time Archbishop Buechlein to himself, he’ll During the pope’s speech, I was seated cooperation of Archbishop John P. Foley, received his pallium. He told me that “That’s Colin’s.” behind Phil Donahue and his wife, Marlo then-president of the Pontifical Council for he liked the column I wrote about that Or if someone in the family tries to do Thomas. When the pope finished and Social Communications. We had briefing interview, something he had already told something for him that he knows he can started to leave, they crashed through the meetings with members of the Roman me in a letter. He said furthermore that it do himself, such as taking off or putting crowd to try to shake hands with him, as Curia as well as a reception at the was rare for journalists who wrote about on a shirt, he’ll say, “Colin do it.” did many others. It was interesting to see U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. Vatican finances to get the facts straight All of this is appropriate for his age the stars give the kind of attention to the At a Mass and dinner at North and I had done so. and stage of development. He’ll grow pope that they themselves received from American College’s Casa Santa Maria, my Cardinal Szoka was one of those who out of it soon enough. But I hope not too their fans. wife Marie and I got to know Ray Flynn, gave us a thorough briefing the next day. † soon. It certainly brings smiles to my wife Cindy and I. That All May Be One/Fr. Rick Ginther This growing self-awareness strikes at the core of our human condition. Let’s strive to create ecumenical moments in our lives of faith Each of us innately knows that we are unique. We may share a human nature What is an ecumenical moment? It is a small thing to introduce oneself to help the larger body of Christ. And with every person on the planet, but I believe this to be an important question to a stranger. That small thing grows those served are often touched by the that nature is expressed in each of for all of us to ponder. larger when we share that we are Catholic, fact that faith communities, in Christ, us in a way that is unrepeatable. We An ecumenical attend a local parish, and ask of the work together. Ecumenism finds another experience this reality in part through moment can be simple other person’s faith community. And it moment, a service moment. our names. or profound, large or is no small thing when we graciously I could continue with examples. But Again, many otherwise unrelated small. receive their response, and admire their if I am asking you to ponder—as I did people share the same first name and in The Week of Prayer commitment to their faith. earlier—I now ask: what was your last many cases the same last name—even a for Christian Unity, It is a small thing to view a larger ecumenical moment? person with a name like Gallagher. But celebrated on event on a computer screen, such Was it simple? Profound? as we grow up, we connect our distinct Jan. 18-25, was as the ecumenical leaders who met What is the aftermath for your life of identity more and more to the name given a large, extended Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin during his faith due to this moment? Have you grown to us by our parents. ecumenical moment, installation Mass on Jan. 6 at Sacred Heart in trust of other Christians? Do you long That was reinforced in my own an octave of days for prayer for the Cathedral Basilica in Newark, N.J. And yet to know more of their traditions, and share life as I grew up with the particular ultimate reunion of all Christians as one. the larger event provides impetus to our your own tradition? spelling of my first name. “Sean” is a The prayer service at King of Glory willingness to engage other faiths through Could you make it a point to go visit a more common name now than when I Lutheran Church in Carmel, Ind., on individual relationships. neighboring Christian church, and experience was a child. Then it was unusual, and Jan. 18 was a pointed moment in this It is a small thing to encounter a waiter its worship and hospitality? Could you let I frequently had people pronounce my octave continuum. at your hotel in Newark, and find out he them know you are a neighbor from your name “Seen” and spell it “Shawn” or A profound ecumenical moment is a Coptic Christian from Egypt. I found own parish, and thank them for being in the “Shaun.” I even received a letter once occurred this past October in Malmo, out by asking, which led to an ecumenical neighborhood living the Gospel? addressed to “Scan Gallagher.” Sweden, when Pope Francis and moment. He said with excitement that Then what could you promote in your I learned from an early age to be representatives of the World Lutheran when he finished his shift he would be parish, along with your pastor and others, as patient with such mistakes, and to correct Federation gathered to commemorate the going to church to celebrate the Feast of a follow up to reflect on your experience? them courteously when appropriate. But beginning of the Protestant Reformation. the Epiphany—Christmas, for Copts. He We could create so many more it didn’t take away my frustration when But it is the simple and small ecumenical smiled with pride and joy! ecumenical moments, if we put our minds other people made mistakes about my moments which stick in our memories and It is a small thing to give money, food and hearts to it! name. our hearts, and have more lasting effects. or clothing to a food pantry or clothes This connection between personal It is a simple thing to gather with closet for the poor operated by other (Father Rick Ginther is director of the identities and names is natural—and another Christian in prayer—at a wedding, Christian churches, or our own Society archdiocesan Office of Ecumenism. He is also biblical. When Moses asked the funeral, neighborhood prayer service, or a of St. Vincent de Paul. We give from our pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Lord for his name when he encountered commemoration of an historical moment. surplus, which is easy. But we also give Indianapolis.) † him in the burning bush, the Lord told him, “I am who am” (Ex 3:14). This Emmaus Walk/Debra Tomaselli mysterious reply has traditionally been understood to say that the Lord’s Be at peace knowing of God’s indescribable love for you name reflects his identity, that God’s existence is eternal, outside space and The meeting room was packed. Maybe “You know how sometimes an added “Of course, God loves you,” someone time. He has never not existed. He it was the time of year. Maybe because the stressor like cancer can magnify underlying said. “God loves all of us.” simply is. “I am who am.” topic was art. But for whatever reason, the problems that have been there all along,” “Yes, God loves everyone,” another added. At the start of the New Testament, cancer support group she said. Her lips quivered. Her eyes filled We all chimed in agreement. we learn that John the Baptist and was crowded. I took with tears. Then, Betty spoke again. Jesus were given their names by an the last available seat. “If he doesn’t love you,” another attendee “Yes, I know God loves all of us,” she angel before they were conceived The meeting said, “you might be better off without him.” said. “I know he loves everyone.” She in their mothers’ wombs. And the began with short Some agreed, offering strength. Others smiled gently. “But I really feel like he Hebrew meaning of Jesus’ name—“God introductions. Then disagreed, suggesting she wait and see. loves me. … I feel like I’m special . … I saves”—shows how his name and his we were given paper, She hung onto every word, her attention just feel like God loves me.” mission are inseparable. Jesus gave a scissors, glue and shifting from one suggestion to the next. The humble man next to me nodded in new name to his Apostle Simon, calling magazine cutouts When the confusion settled, I spoke. agreement. “You’re right,” he said quietly. him Peter, which means “rock.” This to make collages “No matter what happens,” I said, “You are.” Apostle’s name and his God-given representing our lives. “remember this: God loves you. God loves Peace reigned as we pondered her words. mission are bound up together. Jesus Most people chose happy quotes you more than anyone on this Earth ever She’s right. God loves her. She is named him the “rock” upon which he or inspirational images, but Cathy, a could. Whether your guy stays or goes, special to him. would build his Church (Mt 16:18). newcomer to the group, chose pictures of God will always be there for you. You are But the good news is that God loves you The naming of a person to be baptized angry men. She wanted to talk. never alone.” … and you … and me … in just the same is an important part of the ritual of “That’s what he looks like ever since “That’s right,” someone said. “God loves way. Each one of us is special to him. baptism in the Church. In baptism, God is I’ve had cancer,” Cathy said. I missed you. That’s the most important thing.” This New Year, the gift I wish most claiming us as his own, by name. And in whether it was a husband or a longtime A barrage of agreement followed. for you is the realization of God’s being baptized, we take on another name live-in boyfriend, but clearly he was Cathy smiled, comforted. Then Betty indescribable love for you. that reflects our wondrous, God-given, significant to her. spoke. May it be the beginning of a beautiful life‑saving identity: Christian. Compassion filled the room. Betty, who had recently undergone love story … your beautiful love story Little Colin may be just starting to “It’ll be OK,” someone offered. “Be surgery for cancer, had a sweet smile and … a life lived in return for the most learn who he is. As he does, he seems to patient. It may just be the way he’s curly white hair. wondrous gift given. take pride in his identity. Hopefully, he handling it.” “God’s love is the most important thing,” and all of us can take a holy pride in who “He may not be angry, really,” another she said. “I don’t know why, but I just really (Debra Tomaselli writes from Altamonte we are in the eyes of God—his adopted said. “It may be that he’s just sad.” feel like God loves me. I’ve always felt that. Springs, Florida. She can be reached at children whom he loves infinitely in our But Cathy shook her head. I feel like I’m special to him.” [email protected].) † uniqueness. † The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Page 9A

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings

The Sunday Readings Monday, January 30 Sunday, January 29, 2017 Hebrews 11:32-40 Friday, February 3 Psalm 31:20-24 St. Blaise, bishop and martyr • Zephaniah 2:3, 3:12-13 Mark 5:1-20 St. Ansgar, bishop the Beatitudes. • 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Hebrews 13:1-8 • Matthew 5:1-12a Among the Synoptic Gospels, St. Luke also has a version of the Tuesday, January 31 Psalm 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9 Beatitudes, only slightly differing from St. John Bosco, priest Mark 6:14-29 The first biblical reading this weekend that given in Matthew. St. Mark does not Hebrews 12:1-4 is from Zephaniah. These details are include the Beatitudes. Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32 Saturday, February 4 known about this prophet. He was the These verses are very reminiscent of son of Cushi and the Psalms. This fact seats them very Mark 5:21-43 Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 a descendant of much in the history of God’s people, and Psalm 23:1-6 Hezekiah, presumably in their experiences. It places them in the Wednesday, February 1 Mark 6:30-34 King Hezekiah, who historical fact of God’s revelation. Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 reigned as king of Always strong in the Old Testament Psalm 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a Sunday, February 5 Judah, the southern was the hope that one day God would Mark 6:1-6 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Hebrew kingdom lead his people into life in a wonderful centered in Jerusalem, kingdom, where God would reign, and Isaiah 58:7-10 from 715 BC to in which peace, love and justice would Thursday, February 2 Psalm 112:4-9 687 BC. prevail. The Presentation of the Lord 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Royal ancestry is The Beatitudes describe what such Malachi 3:1-4 Matthew 5:13-16 important. If indeed Zephaniah descended a kingdom would be like. They give Psalm 24:7-10 from a king, he may more easily have had the same viewpoint as that of First access to the royal court and consequently Corinthians. Without being as direct as Hebrews 2:14-18 more familiarity with the politics of his St. Paul, the Beatitudes offer us a Luke 2:22-40 day. paradox. In God’s kingdom, reality, not or Luke 2:22-32 Whatever the exact time frame in human hunches, abide. which this prophecy was written, the future of the Hebrews, both those in Reflection the kingdom of Judah and those in the The readings for this weekend, northern kingdom of Israel, was uncertain. culminating in the Beatitudes, both Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle The two kingdoms were insignificant celebrate the revelation of God to us, and weak. They were easy prey for bringing us genuine wisdom about life, their mightier neighbors, and as history and challenge us to be strong and active Church condemns lying, allows for truths unfolded, powerful neighbors repeatedly witnesses to Jesus and to the truth of the overran them. Gospel. to remain unspoken in some situations The prophets, Zephaniah included, Zephaniah builds the case that saw the peril facing the chosen people living without regard for God reaps the I am a caregiver for my elderly But I would be even more direct not so much as a result of policies for whirlwind. Paul adds another lesson. The Qmother and also for another woman, with your 95-year-old friend: Rather conquest of hostile neighboring powers, judgments of the world are unsure if not who is 95. than fabricating a false excuse, tell her but rather as a consequence of the altogether false—inevitably. If we follow Sometimes, I that you can’t work the extra hours people’s sin. the world’s assessment of things, we at buy little gifts for she wants because you have “other Sin was the root of all problems. If the best dance on the edge of a cliff. my mother, and she family responsibilities.” One of those Hebrews would remain faithful, regardless The Beatitudes reveal to us the joy always asks me how responsibilities is surely keeping yourself of whatever might befall them, God’s and perfection of life with God, and they much something sane. protection would prevail. summon us to do our part in redemption. costs—since she St. Paul’s First Epistle to the This summons applies to us personally doesn’t want me to Corinthians furnishes the next reading and collectively. We must accept the Lord, spend a lot on her. Her Have the rules changed on the this weekend. The reading presents to us the Son of God, the Redeemer, born of mind is back in the Qsacrament of baptism? Recently, I a paradox. The weak will be exalted. The Mary at Christmas, seen as God at the days when things were attended a Catholic baptism where neither mighty will be laid low. This paradox Epiphany, the Savior manifested at the much less expensive, the first nor middle name of the child is deep and profound, teaching us a Baptism of the Lord. so I resort to making up a price, smaller being baptized was the name of a saint. fundamental fact of life, but it runs utterly Then, beyond ourselves, we are called than the actual one. Is that wrong? The man who was the godfather practices counter to the human presumption of upon to live the Gospel in our lives in all The other woman is selfish, mean and no religion at all, and the godmother— reality. So we cannot judge our lives, or that we do. miserable. I know that I can only work although baptized as a Catholic—does the world, by earthly, human standards, Now as we look to the coming of part time for her, or I would go out of my not now practice her faith. Can you please but only by Jesus. Lent not that far away, the Church gently mind. explain? (New York) For its last reading, the Church this guides us to questioning ourselves. We She often asks me to work extra hours, weekend offers us a passage from the have learned of Jesus. Now, how do we and I find myself making up stories to The Church’s current Code of Canon Gospel of St. Matthew: its presentation of respond? † explain why I can’t do it. I had to do this Law—which has been in effect since at Christmas time, or else she would have A 1983—does not require that a child be ruined my family’s holiday. How badly My Journey to God am I sinning? (City of origin withheld) baptized with the name of a saint. The only stipulation (Canon 855) is that the Your question—or the answer, at name chosen should not be “foreign to Aleast—is more complicated than it Christian sensibility.” may first seem. Whether lying, including Prior to 1983, the Church did require The End is the Beginning “white lies,” can ever be justified has that the child be given a “Christian” name engaged Christian moralists in discussion (e.g., “Faith” or “Christian”), or the name By Patrick Harkins and lively debate since the time of of a saint. If not, a saint’s name was St. Augustine more than 1,500 years ago. added to the name chosen by the parents, When you have come to turn over the last spade, The Catechism of the Catholic Church and that second name was recorded in the trimmed the last spirea’s faded spindle teaches that “to lie is to speak or act parish baptismal registry as well. you know beauty the Creator has made. against the truth in order to lead someone In my own view, it is still preferable into error” (#2483). that parents choose a saint’s name When you have washed clean what even gloves could In situations such as those you not keep out, when you have felt the ache of fall, describe, the conflict seems to be between because, as the child grows, that particular you know what the Creator has made is good. the moral principle that being able to saint might serve as an inspiration and trust in the word of another is essential to example. When you see wind blow leaves across the way human discourse and the valid intuition As to the religion of the godparents, and acorns disappear though some have stayed, that feelings should not be hurt needlessly. a sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, think how the spirit teaches you to pray. Even the catechism itself hints at 16 years of age or older and have this struggle. Opting for silence or already received the sacraments of first When in the sky you hear flocks on the move, discreet language rather than an outright Communion and confirmation (Canon and your garden has turned as hard as Golgotha untruth, it teaches that “the right to 874). Only one sponsor is required you know the Creator calls you to love. the communication of the truth is not (Canon 873), so if one godparent were a unconditional. Everyone must conform practicing Catholic, the other “godparent” When you look and leafless trees all look the same, his life to the Gospel precept of fraternal at the ceremony could be a baptized when you wonder if in spring all will rise again love. This requires us in concrete non-Catholic, but that person would then believe the Creator calls you by your name. situations to judge whether or not it is appropriate to reveal the truth to someone be listed in the registry as a “witness” who asks for it” (#2488). rather than a sponsor. I would say that there is a way for you (Patrick Harkins is a member of St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute. to honor both values. Rather than making (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Sunlight shines through bare trees on a trail in Brown County State Park in up a false price, I would tell your mother Doyle at [email protected] and Nashville in this Nov. 5, 2016, photo.) (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) that the gift you purchased for her was 30 Columbia Circle Dr. Albany, New York “reasonably priced, not expensive.” 12203.) † Page 10A The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017

Rest in peace Please submit in writing to our FLECK, Melissa A., 65, office by 10 a.m. Thursday St. Christopher, Indianapolis, before the week of publication; Jan. 7. Wife of Robert Fleck. be sure to state date of death. Mother of Katie Smyk Obituaries of archdiocesan and Sarah Fleck. Daughter of priests serving our archdiocese Paul Bogeman. Sister of Vicki are listed elsewhere in Leak and Elizabeth Bogeman. The Criterion. Order priests Grandmother of three. and religious sisters and FLODDER, Arlene M., 72, brothers are included here, St. Louis, Batesville, Jan. 12. unless they are natives of the Mother of Lisa Benjamin, archdiocese or have other connec­tions to it; those are Jerri Ann Hixson, Cynthia separate obituaries on this Wood and Wenda Woolf. page. Sister of Jackie Fledderman, Judith Tonges and Daniel Flodder. Grandmother of 11. BRUCE, Pamela A., 73, Great‑grandmother of four. St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Jan. 9. Wife of Lt. Col. Larry GORMAN, Cuthbert P. Jr., Bruce. Mother of Margaret 86, St. Luke the Evangelist, Bowman Coons, Charles and Indianapolis, Dec. 23. Robert Bowman. Stepmother of Father of Chris and Stephen Gorman. Grandfather of nine. Laura Monroe, Lisa Piper and Great‑grandfather of four. David Bruce. Grandmother of 13. Great-grandmother of four. HIRES, Ellen Jean, 80, St. Gabriel, Connersville, Jan. 17. CISSELL, Joan, 81, St. John Kiev cathedral HOLZER, Carl W., 92, the Apostle, Bloomington, Trees frame St. Alexander Catholic Cathedral on a foggy Jan. 17 day in Kiev, Ukraine. Constructed in 1817, the cathedral is the oldest St. Roch, Indianapolis, Jan. 12. Jan. 13. Mother of Lisa North, Catholic church in Kiev. (CNS photo/Sergey Dolzhenko, EPA) Christina Pauley, Grace and Don Father of Cindy Newhouse. Cissell. Sister of Grace Tennant, Brother of Betty McElroy. Janice and Pete Rasche. Grandfather of one. Marilyn Biszmaier, Faye Holy Family, New Albany, SCHRODER, Evelyn R., 76, VAN NOTE, Robert T., Grandmother of nine. HUMBLES, Eugene V., Jr., Bobowski, Diane Szerletich, Jan 4. Husband of Rosemary St. John Paul II, Clark County, 74, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, CURLEY, Doris (Moss), 64, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Dennis, Marvin and Tom O’Bryan. Father of Mary Jan. 11. Mother of Laura Jan. 8. Husband of Mary Ann 91, St. Anthony of Padua, Oct. 23. Husband of Nelly Kruer. Grandfather of nine. Bradford, Patricia Phillips, Beyerle, Cindy Kruer and Rick Van Note. Father of Penny Schroder. Grandmother of six. Clarksville, Jan. 13. Mother of Humbles. Brother of Donna Great‑grandfather of four. Glenn, Lawrence, Stephen, Hopkins and Daniel Van Note. Great-grandmother of three. Kathy Buskill. Sister of James Fuss, Gail Lester and Wayne MCKINNEY, Thelma H., 81, Timothy and William Brother of Wilma Jenkins and Humbles. Moss. Grandmother of three. Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, O’Bryan. Grandfather of 23. SILVERS, Elizabeth, 84, Ester McDaniel. Grandfather Great-grandmother of four. KIGHTLINGER, Helen, Jan. 11. Mother of Tina Creech, Great‑grandfather of 11. St. Gabriel, Connersville, of three. Great-grandfather Jan. 15. Mother of Connie DEVORE, John R., 78, 89, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Janet Feeney, Randol and O’NEAL, Robert, 76, of two. Blevins, Darryl and Donald St. John Paul II, Clark County, Jan. 8. Mother of Cathy and Thomas McKinney, Jr. St. Christopher, Indianapolis, Silvers. Grandmother of six. WILLS, Larry L., 83, Jan. 2. Husband of Gladys Drew Kightlinger. Sister Grandmother of 11. Jan. 5. Husband of Myrna of Mary Martin and Glenn Great‑grandmother of 20. St. Simon the Apostle, DeVore. Father of JoHanna O’Neal. Father of Michelle SMITH, Yondell C., 76, Burton. Grandmother of two. Indianapolis, Jan. 7. Father of McKinley, Douglas and MERKEL, Thomas W., Jr., Stohler and Kevin O’Neal. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Great‑grandmother of two. Floyd County, Jan. 12. Husband Karen Kinder, Mary Shaler, John DeVore, Jr. Brother 88, Holy Family, Oldenburg, Brother of Mary Ann and John of Mary Regina Smith. Father of Mary Ann Hasselback, KRININGER, Jack, 83, Jan. 11. Husband of Florence O’Neal. Grandfather of five. Patricia and Larry Wills Helen Henderson, Jeanie Holy Family, New Albany, Merkel. Father of Lois of Kym Williams. Grandfather II. Grandfather of two. McKinley and Joseph Dec. 27. Husband of Janet Johannigman and Gary Merkel. PABERZS, John, 82, Christ the of seven. Great-grandfather Great‑grandfather of five. DeVore. Grandfather of five. Krininger. Father of Kelly Stepfather of Alton, Roger and King, Indianapolis, Jan. 4. of six. WRIGHT, Lorietha, 57, Great‑grandfather of nine. Diedrich, Keith and Kirk Ronald Evans. Brother of Leo Husband of Sharon Paberzs. STALLARD, Donald B., 85, Holy Angels, Indianapolis, DIXON, Patricia L. (Green), Krininger. Brother of Joe Merkel. Grandfather of 10. Father of Christopher and John Holy Family, New Albany, Jan. 10. Mother of Cory 86, St. Therese of the Krininger. Grandfather of 13. Great-grandfather of 12. Paberzs. Grandfather of three. Jan. 15. Husband of Mary Great-grandfather of nine. Stallard. Father of Donna and Fisher, Andrea, Leona, Infant Jesus (Little Flower), MORGAN, Mary Ann, 64, PROCTOR, Gerry L., 74, Scott Stallard. Grandfather of James and Jeremy Wright. Indianapolis, Jan. 8. Wife KRUER, Robert F., 78, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, one. Great-grandfather of one. Daughter of Leonard and of James Dixon. Mother of St. Anthony of Padua, New Albany, Dec. 29. Mother New Albany, Jan. 8. Wife of Elizabeth Brydon, Mary Lacy, Clarksville, Dec. 28. Husband of Teresa and Brian Morgan. Walter Proctor. Mother of Julie TRIMBLE, Janet, 76, Raven Marrow and Ramona Barbara Saunders and Michael of Mary Kruer. Father of Sister of Rita Allen, Bonnie Sanders and Jody Proctor. Sister St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Williams. Sister of Pamela Dixon. Grandmother of eight. Leneita Jackson, Dan, Jeff and Murr, Donna Robb and Frankie of Holly Williams. Grandmother Richmond, Jan. 9. Guinyard, Diana Mimms, Great-grandmother of 16. Tim Kruer. Brother of Peyton. Grandmother of four. of two. ULRICH, Francis R., 95, St. Roberta Williams, Eric and Keith Morrow. Grandmother NORTHAM, Virginia, 75, RUBUSH, Lucille R., 79, John Paul II, Clark County, Dec. 11. Uncle of several. of nine. † St. Mary, Rushville, Jan. 12. St. Michael, Brookville, Jan. 13. Mother of Jennifer McAtee Mother of Kim Roemer, Bruce, and Janice Hartwell. Sister Carl and Donald Rubush. Sister Benedictine Father Rupert Ostdick of Debbie Rains and Jack of Doris and Phyllis Bischoff, held monastic leadership positions Land. Grandmother of five. Shirley Lynch and Richard Great‑grandmother of six. Benedictine Father Rupert Ostdick, a monk of Saint Meinrad Geiling. Grandmother of five. Archabbey in St. Meinrad, died on Jan. 14 at the monastery. He O’BRYAN, William, 88, Great-grandmother of three. was 95. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Jan. 17. Burial followed at the Archabbey Cemetery. Father Rupert was a jubilarian of monastic profession, having celebrated 72 years of monastic profession. He was also a jubilarian of ordination, having celebrated 68 years of life and ministry as a priest Howard Otto Ostdick was born on Nov. 14, 1921, in Elgin, Ill. If you are a victim of Father Rupert entered Saint Meinrad’s former Minor Report sexual misconduct by a person ministering on behalf of the Seminary in 1939, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sexual Church, or if you know of anyone philosophy in 1943. He was invested that same year as a novice who has been a victim of at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. misconduct such misconduct, please contact He professed temporary vows on Aug. 10, 1944, and solemn vows the archdiocesan victim three years later. He was ordained a priest on May 18, 1948. now assistance coordinator: Father Rupert held many leadership positions in the Carla Hill, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, monastery, including for 31 years as its treasurer and seven as P.O. Box 1410, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1410 business manager. During this same period, he provided spiritual direction at Saint Meinrad College. 317-236-1548 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1548 He served as general manager of the monastery’s Abbey Press [email protected] from 1979-91. Father Rupert ministered as the monastery’s subprior (third in Online Lay Ministry Formation leadership) from 1986-91 and in other periods as novice master for clerics, pastoral liaison for the monastery’s co-workers, an The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has partnered with the assistant in its human resources department and a member of the University of Notre Dame and Catholic Distance University (CDU) monastery’s vocations department. to offer not-for-credit online theology classes: For the past 16 years, he ministered as a confessor for Saint • Courses on the Catechism of the Catholic Church from CDU Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and served on the • All 12 classes for a Certificate in Lay Ministry available online Abbot’s Council and other monastery committees. • 20% discount for all employees, volunteers, and parishioners Surviving are sisters Marjorie Banker and Mary Burnell of • Employees also receive reimbursement upon course completion Elgin, Geraldine Mistretta of Carpentersville, Ill., and School Sister of Notre Dame Sister Patricia Ostdick of Chicago and a For more information, please log on to brother, Bruce Ostdick of Elgin. www.archindy.org/layministry Memorial gifts may be sent to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN 47577. † The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Page 11A

so courageously and compassionately and ROE with deep reverence for the little bit of continued from page 1A God that is within each of us.” He asked that, even as people “pray ways of this world. … Real love always especially for the weak and the ‘little’ seeks to serve. If we let ourselves be lives among us, whose lives are put in secure in God’s love, serving others and danger by abortion today, let us also ‘being last’ are easy.” pray for the weakness in all of us that In serving those in need, Father sometimes tears down others and brings Beidelman said, it is important to division to the Body of Christ. Folks, like remember that “when someone says, ‘I am it or not, we’re all in this together, and we pregnant and don’t know where to turn,’ or would be nothing without the grace and ‘My marriage is falling apart,’ or ‘I can’t mercy of the Lord.” handle taking care of my elderly father Father Beidelman closed by requesting or my sick sister,’ that’s when you need that, “As we respond to his call to pray for friends to drop everything and be there.” and give witness to the dignity of every He noted that Catholic teaching “stands human life in our world, may [God] give in stark contrast” to modern culture’s us his mercy, may he give us his strength, idolization of power and wealth. and may he use us as instruments of his “[Catholic teaching] says that if your peace.” ambition blinds you to the needs of The Mass ended with time for others, then you have stepped away from adoration for those who were unable to being a disciple of Jesus. join in the march after the Mass. “He offers us another way of living: Taking part in that adoration were Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians look on as Father Patrick ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last Candice Schott and her 10 children, Beidelman greets the congregation at the archdiocesan Mass for the Day of Prayer for the Legal and servant of all,’ for in the reign of God, members of St. Roch Parish in Protection of Unborn Children at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Jan. 23. Concel- the places of greatness are determined for Indianapolis. ebrating with Father Beidelman in the back row in the sanctuary are Fathers Thomas Schliessmann, us by our attitude toward the weakest and “We want our kids to know to respect left, Father Joseph Feltz, Father Kyle Rodden (partially obscured) and Father Glenn O’Connor. most vulnerable members of society. life and to be on the front lines to end Assisting at the Mass, standing behind Father Beidelman, are Deacons Stephen Hodges, left, and “Strikingly, Jesus uses an innocent, abortion,” said the homeschooling mother Michael Braun. (Photos by Natalie Hoefer) needy child to illustrate that real greatness as to why she brought her children to the comes in developing an attitude and Mass. “We wanted the kids to be here, to ability to be of service to those who are be visible, and we want them to be active invisible in society.” in their community.” Father Beidelman reminded the Six students from Christ the King congregation of the call to respect all School in Indianapolis also stayed for life “without discrimination and with adoration after the liturgy. The students unconditional love. volunteered to go to the Mass when their “This starts with how we speak to one literature teacher, Laura Hollowell, asked another, how we work and play with one who would be interested in joining in the another, and especially how we sort out archdiocesan observance. our problems and differences. Let us do “I really wanted to support this because it’s something we should do to save babies’ lives,” said eighth- grader Emma Kress. “I was praying for the unborn babies, that their parents could make the decision to save their lives.” Her classmate, Meghan Thompson, said she prayed “for people who were going through the decision of whether to terminate their baby or not, that they would choose Three eighth-grade students of Christ the King School in Indianapolis and their literature teacher life, because that’s what Jesus pray and worship after receiving Communion at the Mass for the Day of Prayer for the Legal would want us to do.” Protection of Unborn Children at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Jan. 23. They are Hollowell, who teaches Emma Kress, left, Meghan Thompson, Gabrielle Croddy and Laura Hollowell. Father Patrick Beidelman, executive director of the Secretariat literature at the middle for Worship and Evangelization and rector of SS. Peter and school level at Christ the to reading and discussing a pro-life poem “I thought it was great to be able to Paul Cathedral, incenses the Blessed Sacrament at the King School, said she and some short stories in advance of the bring these students because they’re the beginning of time for adoration after the Mass for the Day of sought volunteers because, solemn observance of the anniversary of the new generation of pro-life advocates. I Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children at SS. Peter “Logistically speaking, it Supreme Court’s legalization of abortion. thought it was really important for them and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Jan. 23. Assisting Father made a lot more sense to take “We prayed about it in class,” she said. to be able to come to Mass and concretely Beidelman are, from left, Deacon Stephen Hodges, master of a small group.” “I definitely think it’s something that we pray for it in church, to let them know ceremonies Loral Tansy and cantor Ann Lewis. Hollowell dedicated a class need to continue praying for. they’re not alone in the pro-life fight.” † Second annual E6 Catholic Men’s Conference to be held on March 4

By Sean Gallagher In addition to the speakers, the life of faith of so many people. conference, $35 per person for groups of conference will include the celebration of “It is a blessing to see the men 10 or more and $15 per person for high The second annual E6 Catholic Men’s the Mass, the opportunity to participate in sharing discussions after talks, gathering school and college students. Clergy and Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m.- the sacrament of penance, adoration of the information from numerous vendors, religious may attend free of charge, but 4 p.m. on March 4 at East Central High Blessed Sacrament breaking bread together for lunch after must register online. School in St. Leon. and Benediction. Mass, opportunities for confession,” he For more information or to Organized by Registration for said. “It is all a blessing to the planning register online, visit members of a chapter the conference will team to see it all come together so www.e6catholicmensconference.com, of King’s Men, a begin at 7:30 a.m., well.” send an e-mail to contact@ men’s prayer and and Guarendi has Advance registration for the conference e6catholicmensconference.com or call education group at agreed to stay after is $45 per person, $50 on the day of the 812-576-4302. † All Saints Parish in the conference for a Dearborn County, question-and-answer the conference will period with fathers feature presentations Anthony Munoz and sons. Lunch Patrick Madrid by Catholic apologist, will be provided for Classified Directory author and speaker conference participants. For information about rates for classified advertising, call (317) 236-1454. 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The title of the of like-minded, faith-filled Catholics.” conference is taken Last year’s conference drew more than Society of St. Vincent de Paul from the sixth chapter 500 participants from across Indiana, Lake Front House of St. Paul’s Letter to Ohio and Kentucky. 3,000 sq. ft. w/Lge Deck, Dock on To Donate: svdpindy.org Dr. Ray Guarendi the Ephesians, which Meyer helped organize the first E6 Lake Webster in No IN – 5BR/5BA + 2 Bunk Rms, AC, Lg. Living Area, 3001 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46218 calls on the faithful to conference, and said it was amazing to Wash/Dry, Cable, Internet “put on the armor of God” (Eph 6:11) in see how much the relatively small All Call Bob 317-496-3200 for info their spiritual battle against evil. Saints Parish could do to encourage the Page 12A The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2017 Prekindergarten bill would expand school choice access for families By Brigid Curtis Ayer of four. Behning said these income guidelines sync up with the kindergarten A proposal to enhance state-funded through 12th (K-12) grade scholarship “I have always been an advocate of school prekindergarten for at-risk children program. choice beginning in kindergarten. The also expands school choice access. The state representative said another The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) important factor is the bill has a trigger K-12 voucher portion of the bill provides supports the for a K-12 voucher. “If you are a recipient a seamless transition for children whose legislation. of a pre-K voucher, you would gain The preschool access to kindergarten using a voucher,” parents may choose a church or religiously expansion bill, he said. affiliated pre-K option. The state won’t force authored by A family eligible for the K-12 voucher them back to the public school setting for Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, would have a threshold income of about builds upon the state’s On My Way Pre-K $44,000, explained Behning. “The cost kindergarten. It gives parents a choice.’ pilot program. The pilot program allows of a nonpublic school is anywhere from income-eligible 4-year-olds access to $4,000-$8,000,” he noted. “If a family — Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis high quality preschool education in five has two kids, a family could be paying counties—Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion upward of $16,000 per year. That’s about and Vanderburgh. 30 percent of their gross income. pre-K voucher because their family has a funds to serve 4-year-old children from Currently, the pilot “I have always been an advocate financial need would be eligible for the families whose incomes are below federal program serves of school choice beginning in choice scholarship for kindergarten. We poverty guidelines. approximately kindergarten,” Behning continued. support parents’ ability to select a school According to the state’s Family and 2,300 low-income “The K-12 voucher portion of the that best suits their children’s needs. Social Services Administration (FSSA), children. bill provides a seamless transition for House Bill 1004 does that.” the group that administers the preschool Behning, children whose parents may choose a Tebbe added that the school choice grants, the program grants are awarded who chairs the church or religiously affiliated pre-K portion of the bill is expected to be a annually through a competitive process House Education option. The state won’t force them bone of contention in the pre-K debate. to early education programs that meet Committee where back to the public school setting for Behning said he’s going to fight to keep certain requirements. Participating the bill will be kindergarten. It gives parents a choice.” the school choice piece in the proposed programs must also secure matching Glenn Tebbe heard on Jan. 31, Glenn Tebbe, executive director of legislation. donations, and agree to participate in said House Bill the ICC who serves as the public policy House Bill 1004 also permits a a study to determine the impact of the 1004 expands the pilot program from five spokesperson for the bishops in Indiana, student, who receives an early education program on school readiness. For the counties up to 10, and is expected to serve said House Bill 1004 improves upon the grant in the immediately preceding 2014-15 school year, 30 early education an additional 2,300 students. current preschool program because it school year and is a member of a programs were awarded grants to serve “It’s important to provide more options increases access to high quality preschool household with an annual income of not low-income 4-year-olds. FSSA would for children, and this bill takes the next education for more children. It also more than 200 percent of the amount determine which counties are added to the step in the pilot program,” said Behning. increases the income eligibility making required to qualify for the federal free or expansion program. “We are going to put more money toward more families eligible. The bill, he reduced price lunch program, to qualify During his first State of the State preschool. The governor is calling for continued, makes those children for a choice scholarship. This entitles the address on Jan. 17, Gov. Eric Holcomb double the current level. voucher-eligible to go into a school student to receive at least a 50 percent called for doubling the state funding “Another critical aspect of the bill is it of their parent’s choice beginning in scholarship of the state tuition support for prekindergarten from $10 million to raises the entry income threshold so that kindergarten, including nonpublic or amount. $20 million each year. Behning said the more people have options to participate,” religiously affiliated schools. The Early Education Matching Grant funding piece of the pre-K program would Behning continued. The income “Typically, a kindergarten student program, the funding mechanism of the be included in the budget bill. threshold increases from 127 percent of cannot receive a choice scholarship, On My Way preschool pilot program, If passed, House Bill 1004 takes effect the federal poverty level, or $31,500 for commonly referred to as a voucher, for was established by the Indiana General on July 1, 2017. a family of four, to 150 percent of the a nonpublic school, but must enter a Assembly in 2013. These grants allow free and reduced lunch program or an public school first,” said Tebbe. “Under high quality, early child care and (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for annual income of $67,432 for a family this plan, children who qualify for a education programs to apply for matching The Criterion.) † People fleeing war, traffickers need greater protection, Holy Father says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Victims The pope made his remarks during of human trafficking and migrants an audience on Jan. 23 with about 40 Marriannouncements ge smuggled across borders by criminal representatives from Italy’s national A networks are the weakest of the weak anti-mafia and anti-terrorism office. Be a part of our Spring Marriage Edition and need increased protection and care, He thanked them for their difficult Pope Francis said. and dangerous work, and encouraged Feb. 24, 2017, issue of The Criterion “All those who flee their own them to continue their “extremely country because of war, violence and essential” efforts in liberating people If you are planning your wedding between Jan. 30 and July 1, or if you were persecution have the right to find an from criminal associations that are married between July 1, 2016 and Jan. 30, 2017 and did not have your appropriate welcome and adequate responsible for violence and an engagement announced in The Criterion, we invite you to submit the information protection in countries that describe abuse of power “stained with human for an announcement using the form below or electronically at themselves [as] civilized,” he said. blood.” † www.archindy.org/criterion/local/forms3/wedding-form.html. 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