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holy lives to be Rob Banayote Photo by effective ministers, Vatican says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Ten years after a historic papal response to clerical sex abuse, the Vatican urged priests to strive for greater holiness in their own lives so that they might effectively minister to others and reverse the tide of atheism. In its annual letter to priests for 2012, the Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy focused on Blessed John Paul II’s 2002 Holy Thursday letter to clergy, in which the late pope responded to the growing revelations and scandal of sexual abuse of minors by priests. The congregation’s letter also gave priests a guideline for examining their consciences concerning everything from how they celebrate Mass to how well they are living a pure, humble and generous life detached from consumerism. Signed by the congregation’s prefect, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, and secretary, Archbishop Celso Morga Iruzubieta, the letter was dated March 26 and recently published on the congregation’s website. The letter marks the Two individuals, two married couples and two communities of religious sisters received Spirit of Service Awards during the April 26 dinner in Cardinal Indianapolis. Award recipients, seated from left, are Pat Jerrell, Elaine Jerrell, St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Sister M. Angela Mellady, Mary Pitzer Mauro Piacenza annual World Day of Prayer for the and Fred Pitzer. Standing, from left, are award recipients William Spangler and Daughter of Charity Sister Catherine Kelly with Bishop Christopher Sanctification of J. Coyne, keynote speaker Allison Melangton and award recipient Tom Egold. Priests, celebrated in many dioceses on June 15—the feast Spirit of Service recipients honored for their of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Priests are entrusted commitment to volunteerism, helping others with the task of By John Shaughnessy challenging and improving 300 homes on the Service Awards dinner in Indianapolis on helping people become It was a short, touching story of faith, east side of Indianapolis and delivering April 26. more holy and obey love and service in the middle of 7,000 Super Bowl baskets to sick “The note from one woman read, Archbishop God’s will more fully, Allison Melangton’s speech about her children at hospitals across the country. ‘This note was made during a tough time Celso Morga Iruzubieta it said. experiences as president of the The woman’s story involved a in my life. My husband was in the “We cannot be 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host service project that Melangton was hospital for two months so while sitting sanctified without working on the holiness of Committee. told was “crazy”—a project in which at his bedside and praying for a recovery, our brothers, and we cannot work on the Melangton shared the woman’s story 13,000 scarves were made after she asked I made this scarf. There were a lot of holiness of our brothers unless we have to show the commitment of the thousands people from around the world to knit tears shed while knitting it. I have to say first worked on and continue to work on our of volunteers who helped to make the one for the Super Bowl volunteers who that he is at home now, and he’s getting own holiness,” it said. Super Bowl in Indianapolis different would greet visitors to Indianapolis. stronger every day. Have fun while you Urging others to strive for the “ideal of from the 45 previous events—a “We asked people to turn in a note are wearing my scarf outside in Indiana perfection,” it said, “does not mean that we are Super Bowl that focused on community with the scarves,” Melangton said during during the Super Bowl, and know it was not aware of our personal shortcomings, or of and service, including such efforts as her speech at the archdiocese’s Spirit of See SPIRIT, page 8 See PRIESTS, page 3 Supreme Court considers state and federal lines of authority in Arizona immigration law dispute

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Arizona’s attempt to manage its population of undocumented immigrants by stepping into enforcement of federal laws led the Supreme Court on April 25 to try to parse where the lines lie between state and federal authority. During oral arguments in the case Arizona v. United States,

questions from the justices focused largely on sections of the Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy Phelan 2010 law that require law enforcement officers to investigate the immigration status of anyone they stop for any reason if the officer suspects the person might not be in the country legally. Central to the case being made in oral arguments by Arizona’s attorney, former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, was his repeated insistence that the state is not seeking to do anything more than enforce federal laws that the U.S. government isn’t managing. He argued that the law provides only for possible immigration law violators to be held to give the federal government the chance to step in and prosecute them. “There is no interference with enforcement priorities by simply Maria Uribe of Arizona prays the rosary outside the Supreme Court giving the federal government information on which to bring their building in Washington on April 25 as the court prepared to hear enforcement priorities to bear,” Clement said. arguments in a case challenging Arizona’s tough immigration law. Uribe, Clement also suggested that the provision making it a state crime other immigrants and their supporters demonstrated outside the building See IMMIGRATION, page 8 in opposition to the state law. “I pray for the right decision,” she said. Page 2 The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Meet our future deacons On June 23, the second class of permanent deacons for the southern Indiana who will be ordained. This week’s issue of Archdiocese of Indianapolis will be ordained at SS. Peter and Paul The Criterion continues a series of profiles of these men that will be Cathedral in Indianapolis. There are 16 men from across central and published in the weeks leading up to that important day.

Age: 53 Age: 53 Wife: Wendy Wife: Mary Beth Richard Home Parish: St. Mary Parish in Ronald Home Parish: St. Louis Parish Lanesville in Batesville Occupation: Executive Director of Occupation: Plant Manager for Cooper Harrison County Community Freyer Custom Conveyor Inc. Services

Who are the important role models in primary works is a food pantry. We provide Who are the important role models in that already, and what do you your life of faith? food and other crisis assistance to the people your life of faith? anticipate doing in the future? One would be my [RCIA] sponsor. She kept of our county who are in need. We work to My wife has been a wonderful friend and This is something that keeps evolving. I asking me to come to church until I finally treat each person with dignity and respect, to helper through this process. Her love has try to listen to everyone when they speak did and found my new [spiritual] home. accept others as Christ himself. guided me thus far. My parents, to me. I tell them that my door is open, Another would be my father. While he was especially my mom, showed me the way and if they need to talk that I am here. I not Catholic, he did have a strong faith, … Why do you feel that God is calling you to to God. The eight years that I spent at treat everyone with respect, and try to do and was devoted to his church and his family. become a deacon? St. Nicholas School in Ripley County the right thing for them and for my Finally, the monks of Saint Meinrad For most of my life, I have wanted to help gave me guidance from the sisters who company. Archabbey in St. Meinrad have taught me the others. I worked for many years in social taught me and a love of their faith. The joys of communal prayer and how to be services to help people change their lives and priests here at St. Louis Parish have Why do you feel that God is calling about the work of God. create new beginnings. When I came into the showed me Christ in many ways. The you to become a deacon? Church, I again felt that desire to help others, saints have inspired me to trust in God. My call is a deep feeling that I feel What are your favorite Scripture verses, yet in a more formal way, as a part of the strongly in my heart. I know I am doing saints, prayers and devotions? Church. Someone later told me of the What are your favorite Scripture the right thing. I am not sure why God is My favorite Scripture verse is John 2:5: “Do diaconate. It sounded like a perfect fit. verses, saints, prayers and calling me to be a deacon, but time will whatever he tells you.” These words of Mary Through the last five years, I have continued devotions? tell. I hope that I can bring Jesus to all have guided me on my journey to the to hear [God’s] call, and each time I have My favorite Scripture verses are I meet. diaconate. My favorite prayer is the rosary. been asked to do more, God has given me Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:13 and The Blessed Mother is my favorite saint the strength and the ability to do so. John 14:61. My favorite saints are How will being ordained a deacon because of the model of her obedience. Next St. Francis of Assisi, St. Stephen and have an impact on your life and is St. Joseph. I see him as a model for how How will being ordained a deacon have an St. Joseph. My favorite prayers are family? we are to reach out and accept others, and to impact on your life and family? the Prayer of St. Francis and the My family life has been changing since I care for those we choose as our families. My family has been a great support for me Serenity Prayer. The devotion that I enjoy started this process nearly nine years during this time of formation. We talk about the most is when we pray after our meal ago. God has been calling me, and I Deacons often minister to others in the how to create time for us. There will be times in the evening. We offer a few prayers have been listening to him. I hope that workplace. How have you experienced that [as a deacon] that I must be away. Because and some petitions to help each of us to my family will see that God works in all already, and what do you anticipate doing of this intentional working together, it is stay focused on what is important. our lives, and we all need to listen. My in the future? making my family stronger, enriching our life is very good, and being ordained is The organization that I work for provides relationship and allowing me to freely do the Deacons often minister to others in the the beginning of the rest of my life services to people in need. One of our work of God. † workplace. How have you experienced in Christ. †

More than 800 students to graduate from three Catholic colleges in archdiocese Criterion staff report An honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree Daniels will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane will be presented to John Purdie, a business leader, Letters degree. Students, families and educators will join in the U.S. Army veteran and member of the university’s board celebration as the three Catholic colleges in the archdiocese of trustees. Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology hold their graduation ceremonies in May. Eugene Glick and his late wife, Marilyn Glick, will be Seventy-four students are expected to receive master’s honored with honorary Doctor of Humanities degrees for degrees when Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Marian University their generous philanthropy, including their support of Theology in St. Meinrad holds When Marian University in Indianapolis celebrates its Marian University’s Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab. two commencement ceremonies at 75th commencement at 10 a.m. on May 5, the the Archabbey Church. Franciscan college will also Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College The first ceremony—at 7 p.m. confer degrees on a record number Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in St. Mary-of-the- central time on May 11—will of graduates—622. Woods will celebrate its 171st commencement on May 5 honor students who have earned the The record number of graduates when the 107 graduates of its Master of Divinity degree or the includes 120 students who will Class of 2012 will be honored. Master of Catholic Philosophical receive a Master of Arts degree in Graduates will receive their Studies degree. teaching, and 147 students who will degrees during the ceremony The second ceremony—at earn accelerated business that begins at 2 p.m. in the 9:30 a.m. central time on administration degrees from Cecilian Auditorium of the college’s Bishop May 12—will honor students who Marian’s Adult Programs. Conservatory of Music. Paul D. Etienne have earned the Master of The commencement speaker will The commencement speaker will Theological Studies degree or the be Franciscan Sister Barbara Piller, a be Myra Janco Daniels, an Master of Arts in Theology degree. Sr. Barbara Piller, O.S.F. 1971 graduate of Marian who is the advertising executive, entrepreneur Both ceremonies will begin with Mass followed by the congregational minister of the and philanthropist with a passion for conferral of degrees. Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg. the arts. The college’s president, Bishop Paul D. Etienne of the Diocese of Four people will receive honorary degrees during the Myra Janco Daniels Dottie King, describes Daniels as Cheyenne, Wyo., will be the presider and homilist at ceremony. “a visionary business woman” who Mass, and the commencement speaker at both Franciscan Sister Mother Mary Clarissa Dillhoff, the “has clearly demonstrated how leadership, intelligence and ceremonies. He previously served as a priest in the university’s founder and first president, will be remembered determination—noteworthy traits that our graduates share— Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and as a spiritual director at with a posthumous honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. are critical to shape the future of our world.” Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. †

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Meridian St. • Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367 The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Page 3 Wikipedia head joins Vatican meeting, talks about abortion controversy VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The newspaper went to press, no ruling had been co-founder of Wikipedia told a Vatican publicly revealed. audience that his online encyclopedia could Wales told Catholic News Service that he contribute to peace by promoting “a more had not had a chance to read the online thoughtful world,” even as the site was under discussion or the final decision. But in fire for how it referred to those who oppose general, he said, Wikipedia recognizes that and support legalized abortion. certain words or terms “are heavily loaded,” CNS photo/Gary Cameron, Reuters Jimmy Wales, who co-founded Wikipedia and the goal always is to find “a single, in 2001, was invited to address the annual simple, neutral term.” assembly of the Pontifical Academy of One of the Wikipedia principles is that Social Sciences. The meeting at the “you can refer to people as they refer to Vatican from April 27 to May 1 focused on themselves,” Wales said. “Certainly, the most Blessed John XXIII’s 1963 encyclical common terms in the U.S. in this discourse “Pacem in Terris,” are pro-life and pro-choice, but both sides and continuing have complaints” about the accuracy of the challenges to other’s description. promoting peace and Wikipedia also wants to be careful about justice in the world. using terms that implicitly imply a judgment, In an interview for instance, by using the term “pro- after his speech, abortion,” he said. Those supporting legalized Wales also spoke abortion “may be pro-abortion relative to a about Wikipedia’s Catholic priest, of course,” he said, but most A Wikipedia Web page is pictured on a laptop computer in this photo illustration taken in Washington arbitration process to people who support legalized abortion would in January 2012. Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales told a Vatican audience that his online determine the correct not say they promote abortion. encyclopedia could contribute to peace by promoting “a more thoughtful world,” even as the site was Wikipedia use of the In his presentation to the Pontifical under fire for how it referred to those who oppose and support legalized abortion. Jimmy Wales terms “pro-choice,” Academy of Sciences, Wales explained how “pro-life,” “abortion Wikipedia pursues its goal of promoting “a said, because each article is open to review, young people today to be better informed,” rights” and “anti-abortion” to describe world in which every single person on the discussion and correction. Much of the he said. individuals and movements. planet has free access to the sum of all information that people access through the Wales said the Catholic Church must use Wikipedia, which allows almost all entries human knowledge.” news media tends “to be inflammatory. That the Internet and social media to engage in to be initiated, updated and edited by almost While most pages of Wikipedia can be doesn’t contribute to peace at all,” he said. discussions with young people, and it must anyone, had received complaints about an edited by anyone, the edits are reviewed by His goal is to have Wikipedia be “calmer, do a better job of allowing them the space to inconsistent use of the terms, which some other Wikipedia users and can be referred to slower and more reflective than that.” comment and discuss. people felt unfairly tended to use the negative Wikipedia administrators—usually longtime Honduran Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Church sites, though, need to have “anti-abortion” to describe the pro-life contributors who volunteer their time and are Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa told the meeting filtering software and participants who can position while almost always using the elected by Wikipedia users—and to an that while people today are better educated exercise “social control” on those who positive “pro-choice” label to describe those arbitration committee. and have greater access to information than misbehave. who support legal abortion. Wales said he believes the online in the past, they are becoming less human “If you invite 20 people over to your The online site conducted a “community encyclopedia “has a significant role to play” because education is focused so heavily on house for a party and somebody starts consultation” of users from March 23 to in peacemaking because it encourages hard science, that it leaves aside questions making obnoxious and racist and sexist April 23, asking them to discuss the terms, participation, has a broad reach, makes about the meaning of human life and destiny. comments, you may ask them to leave, but their implications and list in order of information accessible and is available in “I would say the signs that I see are much at the very least, you don’t invite them preference the terms they thought were most about 280 languages. The English, German, more hopeful than that,” Wales told CNS. back,” he said. An interactive website must appropriate. Wikipedia administrators were French and Dutch pages each have more than When he speaks at high schools and do the same with unruly guests. scheduled to review the discussion and votes 1 million articles posted, he said. universities, the young people cheer. “The same spirit you would have at a before issuing a final ruling on May 1 that Wikipedia is a “mediating and moderating “They love Wikipedia,” and love reading it. Church supper, you ought to have online,” would be binding for three years. As this influence on the discourse on the Internet,” he “I think there is a real passion among Wales said. † Vanderbilt University Catholic student organization readies for unofficial status NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS)—As the fight over members are currently discussing new name ideas. Jedlovec doesn’t think the nondiscrimination policy is Vanderbilt University’s nondiscrimination policy continues “It really isn’t that big of a price to pay for keeping intended to undermine religious groups on campus, but “the to make national news, members of Vanderbilt Catholic are our integrity,” Jedlovec said. “We’ll use different means groups most ardent about living their faith are the Christian hoping their “15 minutes of fame” are almost over. of spreading the Catholic faith on campus,” he said. groups” so they are the ones who are on the front lines, “We’re very much moving on. We’re excited about “Really, our mission is not contingent on us being an fighting back the hardest to preserve their identities. moving forward,” according to P.J. Jedlovec, president of official university organization.” Eleven evangelical Protestant groups, united in a Vanderbilt Catholic, the university’s Catholic campus Even though the group will be changing its name, it coalition called Vanderbilt Solidarity, have so far refused to ministry. will maintain its most essential identity, Jedlovec said, sign the nondiscrimination policy, but have not yet taken the For most of the school year, Vanderbilt Catholic and which is “Catholic.” step of confirming that they will operate as unofficial other on-campus Christian organizations have been at The dispute over the nondiscrimination policy began student organizations like Vanderbilt Catholic. odds with the school’s newly enforced nondiscrimination last year after a Vanderbilt student complained to But two of the largest evangelical Protestant groups policy, which requires leadership positions in all university officials that he was dismissed from a Christian on campus, Reformed University Fellowship and registered student organizations to be open to everyone, fraternity because of his sexual orientation. Since then, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, have decided to comply regardless of their beliefs. the issue of religious liberty has come to the forefront and with the policy and stay on campus. Stacey Croft, In March, the student board of Vanderbilt Catholic remains at the center of the controversy. Reformed University Fellowship chaplain, told decided they could not comply with the policy and did Some conservative news outlets have accused Vanderbilt World Christian magazine that the policy is not stopping not re-register as an official student organization for next administrators of being “anti-Christian” and “hating them from carrying out their mission. “Until I feel like my semester. The student leaders are still not sure what all religious freedom,” but Vanderbilt Catholic leaders like integrity, my conscience and the Gospel are compromised, I the ramifications will be of operating as an “unofficial” Jedlovec would like to tone down that rhetoric. don’t think we need to step off campus,” Croft said. student organization. They do know that the unofficial “I think the administration was well-intentioned with the Since the nondiscrimination policy debate has kicked Vanderbilt Catholic student group will still be able to policy,” he said. But when the policy went so far as to into high gear, the Christian student groups at Vanderbilt have Mass at Benton Chapel, and will be able to book disallow Vanderbilt Catholic from requiring that its leaders have bonded together like never before. Whether they chose rooms for on-campus events. must be Catholic, that was where they could find no to comply with the policy or not, each was pressed to think However, they will not be able to have their name compromise. hard about their mission and place on campus, and to listed with religious organizations on the Vanderbilt “We are an open and welcoming community that dialogue with each other in new ways. website. They may also lose their slot at the student people of all faiths can join, but we require our leaders to Because of the flap over the policy, “there’s a unity activities fair, which has been a great way to gain share this Catholic faith and practice,” the Vanderbilt among Christian groups that hasn’t been there before to the exposure and new members, especially freshmen, Catholic student board wrote in The Hustler student extent it is now,” Jedlovec said. “I’ve worked with students according to Jedlovec, a junior with a double major in newspaper on March 30. “A student group led by those who in other Christian groups in ways I wouldn’t have math and economics. do not share these things might be a very worthwhile and otherwise. Additionally, the group has been informed it will have beneficial organization, but it would not be Catholic in the “I’m very grateful for that,” he added. “God can bring to cease using the name Vanderbilt Catholic, and fullest sense of the word.” great things out of even a bad situation.” †

ourselves more fully to the search for holiness,” it said. as closely as possible to Christ. PRIESTS The letter from the Congregation for Clergy said one of In addition to the letter, the Congregation for Clergy continued from page 1 the most serious problems unfolding today is people losing also published Scripture passages and reflections from all sense of God’s love and hope. popes, saints and theologians, and St. Faustina the faults committed by some who have brought shame Traditionally, Christian nations “are no longer tempted to Kowalska’s “Prayer for the Holy Church and for upon the priesthood before the world.” surrender to a general sort of atheism as they were in the Priests,” which asks God to protect clergy “from the While not specifically mentioning clerical sex abuse, past,” but they risk falling victim to that brand of atheism devil’s traps and snares.” the letter said that given the worsening situation reported that has “forgotten the beauty and warmth” of the Trinity of There was also a 20-part “Examination of Conscience in the news, priests must take to heart “with greater God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. for Priests” that asked priests to reflect on how well they strength and urgency” Blessed John Paul’s Holy Thursday By fully embracing, adoring and living in communion prepare for and lead Mass in a dignified manner; how free letter from a decade ago. with God, priests can point the way to the true face of their lives are from vain and superficial pursuits; how It said the letter condemned the perpetrators of such Christ, and why he is important for men and women today, central their love for Christ is in guiding them away from scandals as betraying the priesthood, and casting a it said. unchaste thoughts and acts; how charitable they are in “shadow of suspicion” over the many good priests in the “No new evangelization will really be possible unless we dealing with others, especially those who sin; and how world. Christians are able to surprise and move the world again by faithful their lives and teaching are to the Church’s Blessed John Paul called on priests “to commit proclaiming the nature of our God, who is love,” and living Magisterium. † Page 4 The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012

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Parish Diary/Fr. Peter Daly Show God’s love to those in dispair The young man began to cry. represent Catholic University at the reading Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 I asked him why he was so unhappy. He of names of people who had died of AIDS at Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, S.L.D. Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher said it was because his the presentation of the NAMES Project GregApostolic A. Otolski,Administrator, Associate Publisher Publisher • Mike Krokos, EditorMike • Krokos, John F. Editor Fink, Editor Emeritus family would not AIDS Memorial Quilt in Washington, D.C. John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus accept him. I asked Each of us was given 20 or so names to read. why they would not We were told by the organizers not to add accept him. He anything or to give any speeches. answered, “Because I When I got to the microphone, I read my Editorial am gay. They are very list of names just as I was told. Catholic.” But at the end of the list, something I started to cry, too. moved me to want to pray for them. It did Madison Longi and Three times in not seem adequate to merely say their name. Sabrina Judy, 25 years of ministry, I So I quickly said our traditional prayer for sophomores at have sat across the room from young men the dead. “Eternal rest grant unto them, Pope John Paul the who have attempted suicide because they O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Great High School in

CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz CNS photo/Gregory A. were gay or feared they were gay. Several them. May their souls, and all the souls of Dumfries, Va., pray during other times, especially when I was in the faithful departed, rest in peace.” a pro-life youth rally at the campus ministry at The Catholic University As I came down from the podium on the Verizon Center in of America, I talked with young people National Mall, an elderly couple approached Washington on Jan. 23. despondent over their gay sexual identity. me. They were crying. They said I had read While observing the I have talked with people who cut or their son’s name. They told me their pastor World Day of Prayer for disfigured themselves because they had such had refused their son a burial when he had Vocations on April 29, a deep self-loathing because they were gay. died of AIDS because he was publicly gay. Pope Benedict XVI said According to a study done by the They said that I was the first priest who ever that God is always calling Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prayed for their son in public, and they were people to dedicate which was released last year, gay and grateful. I embraced them. themselves fully to lesbian youths are much more likely than How could any pastor of souls refuse serving him, but they often their heterosexual peers to have thought consolation to the dying and a prayer for the don’t hear because they about suicide or to have attempted suicide. dead? They are part of the spiritual works of are too distracted or afraid Why do they commit suicide? mercy. That is our reason for being. they would no longer be Some are bullied at school. Some feel If we are not in the business of showing free if they answered rejected by their peers, parents and families. love to God’s children, we don’t have a the call. Sometimes they feel rejected by their reason to be in business. I thought of that religion and pastors. Some feel they are elderly couple as I sat across the room from unacceptable to the God who made them. the young man who had tears flowing down That is a great wrong and a great tragedy. his face. What can people in pastoral ministry say No one should feel excluded from God’s to them? love. No one should ever be driven to First, I think we should say that we love despair. Ever. them. And so does God. Second, we can offer them prayer. (Father Peter Daly writes for Catholic News Twenty years ago, I was asked to Service.) † Make time to pray, listen each day Letters to the Editor

e hear the appeal at nearly every speaks to their hearts and calls them to A ‘thank you’ to women mandate, supported by the Obama WMass, but how many of us take detach themselves from everything in administration, that forces employers, it to heart? order to serve him,” he said. religious who have including religious ones, to provide During the general intercessions, we “The Lord is always calling us, but made a difference while contraception, sterilization and often pray for more vocations to the very often we don’t listen. abortifacients in their health plans. priesthood and consecrated life. “We are distracted by many things, serving others Bishop Jenky’s and Anderson’s words How many of us make a by other voices that are more In light of the Vatican mandate to were strong, controversial and, to some, conscientious effort to do the same superficial, and because we are afraid reform the women religious of the offensive. They are, nonetheless, outside of church? to listen to the Lord’s voice because United States who are members of the powerful and true. If you do, is it part of your daily we think that it can take away our Leadership Council of Women Religious We stand at a point in our history prayer regimen or do you need that freedom,” he added. (LCWR), I wish to stand up and be counted where we must decide if we are to “gentle reminder” from others? The Holy Father also reminds us for the ladies. May I offer a heartfelt remain “… one nation under God.” In our fast-paced world where faith that each of us is deeply loved by God. “thank you” for all the service they have Our secular society tells us we must ends up on the backburner—except on As soon as we become aware of that given over the years. be politically correct, but our faith Sunday—for many people, distractions love, he said, our lives change by I think we should look back to when the compels us to stand against a can become a problem, including becoming a response to God’s love, Church was prospering in attendance and mendacious government that continues where prayer is concerned. which in turn means human freedom is vocations, and see who was seated in front to whittle away at our religious liberties. Whether it’s praying for vocations, fully realized. of our children. The time has come where we must for your family and friends or praying Living our faith can also help us Yes, it was for me the good Sisters of stand firm against those who would take for the issues that impact our world, fully realize many other things, Providence from Terre Haute. this right away from us. those distractions that affect our life of including that our all-loving God wants Today, they work with the poor, This is not a time to be for the prayer affect our listening skills what’s best for us. the immigrant, the elderly and the Democrats or for the Republicans. This as well. Making time for prayer and marginalized. I see them at the food pantry is a time to be for what is right—a time While a cornerstone of our faith is listening each day are indeed ways to and the shelter, the nursing home and the to be for God! to make time to pray each day, we grow closer to him. office, but not up front anymore. need to make time to listen, too. Whether we have a vocation to the I miss seeing them up front telling me Barbara Cmehil Find a quiet place at home or turn priesthood or consecrated life, are to stay close to Church and family. They Indianapolis off the radio or CD player in your car destined to marry or have a single are religious women. on your way to work or heading home. vocation, our Creator wants us to Maybe we should bring them up Is it immoral for a Close the door at your office or step be happy. front again. outside for a few minutes away from Can we pray for vocations to the Catholic business the busyness that surrounds you. Be priesthood and consecrated life? Let us David Whitsett owner to provide still and listen. make the time so the answer becomes Indianapolis As Pope Benedict XVI said at the an unequivocal “yes.” insurance required Vatican on April 29 while marking the In praying for those priestly and As bishop and supreme under HHS mandate? World Day of Prayer for Vocations, religious vocations, as the Holy Father God is always calling people to said, the universal Church and every knight note, now is the What I have read in both secular and dedicate themselves fully to serving local parish or community can become time for Catholics to religious newspapers concerning the him, but they often don’t hear because a lush garden “in which the seeds of U.S. Department of Health and they are too distracted or afraid they vocations that God spreads in take a stand Human Services’ (HHS) mandate leads me would no longer be free if they abundance can germinate and ripen.” The April 27 issue of The Criterion to this question: Is it immoral for a answered the call. We can help cultivate that garden included two articles that I hope every Catholic business owner to provide the He especially urged prayers for with our prayers. It’s that simple. Catholic believer who subscribes read insurance required under this mandate? members of our young generation still Be not afraid. May we begin carefully and prayerfully. Surely it is, but it seems no one wants finding their way in life. The petitions, transforming our lives, through prayer Both Peoria Bishop Daniel R. Jenky to say so. All the emphasis is on though, are appropriate for anyone and listening, to do that today and and Carl Anderson, supreme knight of organizations run by the Church. still searching. each day. the Knights of Columbus, addressed the Why? “Let us pray that all young people need for Catholics to take a stand pay attention to the voice of God, who —Mike Krokos concerning the Department of Dolores Francis Health and Human Services (HHS) Bloomington The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Page 5 Priest uses business experience to aid Church in Holy Land By Sean Gallagher Father Peter was familiar with these friars because of the Franciscan Father Peter Vasko is Franciscan Monastery of the a traveler. Holy Land that they maintain in Over the past 20 years, this Washington, which is adjacent to Brooklyn, N.Y.-born priest has Catholic University. crisscrossed the Holy Land in leading He became a novice in the CNS photo/Larry Reuters Downing, approximately 400 pilgrimage groups order in 1980, and soon thereafter to the places where Christ lived, died took his first pilgrimage to the and rose again. Holy Land. For nearly 15 years, Father Peter, “When I went in [Christ’s] whose ministry is based in Israel, has tomb—Oh, my God,” he said. “It spent three months each year in the was such an emotional thing for U.S., traveling across the country me, realizing that this was where seeking support for the Church in the he resurrected and how unworthy Holy Land as president of the I was to be there.” Franciscan Foundation for the Father Peter was eventually Holy Land (FFHL). ordained a priest in 1987. “I get tired,” said Father Peter “Since that time, I’ve been about living so often out of a very happy as a priest,” he said. “I suitcase. “But it’s on such a high can’t thank God enough for giving spiritual plane. Travel is a needed me the vocation to become a part of letting people know what’s Franciscan.” going on in the Holy Land.” At that point, Father Peter Father Peter spoke during a recent thought he had left behind for trip to Indianapolis about the spiritual good his work in travel and journey that led him to the public relations. Above, Franciscan Father Peter Vasko, right, reads a Franciscans in the Holy Land, For the first five years after his Bible passage while giving a tour of an and the hopes he has for the ordination, he was involved in archaeological site in Capernaum, Israel, to Church there. parish ministry in the Holy Land President George W. Bush on Jan. 11, 2008. Standing

He reflected on how his and loved it. Sean Gallagher File photo by at left is Franciscan Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, experience as a fast-rising young Then his superiors saw that his custos, or superior, of the Franciscan Custody of the adult in the travel industry in the previous experience could be Holy Land, the order’s province in Israel and other 1970s unexpectedly prepared him for tapped to help the Church in the countries in the Middle East. the ministry that has been the focus Holy Land that continues to of his life for the past two decades. struggle to survive. Left, Franciscan Father Peter Vasko, president of the After graduating from “They told me, ‘We see that Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land, speaks The Catholic University of America you have this marketing and during a fundraising dinner for the foundation on in Washington, Father Peter PR background,’ ” Father Peter March 12, 2011, in Indianapolis. worked in marketing and said. “I kind of said, ‘Leave me public relations for a company that alone!’ But it’s obedience, and the vocational educations, and find Holy Land whose families have wants to touch their heart, heal them operated 28 Holiday Inn hotels rest is history.” jobs and housing so they can stay lived there for centuries. of something or guide them in across the southeastern U.S. A few years later, the FFHL there and keep alive the Church in “They’re the guardians of something. Later, he worked for an Atlanta was founded and Father Peter the place where it was born. Christianity, and they’re still there,” “I feel a great responsibility as a company that made travel began making regular trips to the Father Peter sees he and his Father Peter said. “I’ve been so Franciscan guide to facilitate this arrangements for the many U.S., often visiting with brother Franciscans as rebuilding impressed with that. I want to spiritual initiation within their hearts.” corporations that had offices there. benefactors and appearing on the Church there, a task similar to alleviate some of their suffering. Although being constantly on the He was materially successful— EWTN, Discovery Channel, BBC, that of St. Francis of Assisi, who “We’re such a minority there. go in the Holy Land can be tiring, owning two homes, two cars and NBC and CBS. physically rebuilt a chapel after a Other people [there] aren’t going to Father Peter smiles and laughs when taking frequent vacations. “I go around the United States. spiritual inspiration from Christ. He help us.” reflecting on his busy priestly life and “But there was a void in my life,” I tell the story and the needs only later understood that Christ But he has found that Catholics ministry. Father Peter said. “One day, I was in [of the Church in the wanted him to lead a spiritual across the U.S. are generously He likened it to his days in the one of my houses and I just said, Holy Land],” he said. “And rebuilding of the Church in the supporting their brothers and business world, and agreed that he ‘I have all these things and I feel so I don’t care if they give or 13th century. sisters in faith in the Holy Land. feels like he is working in a corporate empty. What am I here for?’ ” don’t give. But guess what? … “It’s a Franciscan task to rebuild Many of them are inspired to give headquarters with a corner office. He then started a spiritual quest to The money is coming in only the Church,” he said. “That’s what by taking pilgrimages there led by “I’m working for a great boss. His answer that question. After a series of because God is doing that.” I’m doing. I’m a poor instrument in Father Peter. name is God,” Father Peter said. profound experiences in prayer, he With the financial support many ways, but he uses poor “I know that I have a “He’s the best boss I’ve ever had in felt convinced that God was not only gained through donors to the instruments. responsibility,” he said. “I want to my life.” calling him to be a Franciscan, but FFHL, Franciscans in the “This is God’s mission. It isn’t help them strengthen their to join the order’s Custody of the Holy Land operate an array of my mission.” spirituality. The Lord wants to do (For more information on the Holy Land, a province based there programs that help young He’s inspired in this ministry by one of three things for them Franciscan Foundation for the since the 14th century. Christians there receive college or the example of the Christians in the [during a pilgrimage]. He either Holy Land, log on to www.ffhl.org.) † Archbishop Chaput releases new e-book on religious freedom in America DENVER (CNS)—At the heart of defeating attacks on Witness and the Next America, the former Denver In his e-book, he further discusses the current state the country’s religious liberty is the need for the faithful to archbishop discusses the ties between religious freedom and of American society and global threats to practicing the rebuild a Christian culture that serves as the essence of a a good society. faith. Christianity is now more than ever under attack, democracy, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput The American experience of he said. wrote recently. personal freedom, he said, is in fact A reported 70 percent of the world’s people live in In his new e-book titled A Heart on Fire: Catholic inconceivable without a Christian nations where religious liberty is gravely restricted, which grounding. makes it a global crisis, he noted. “Modern ideas about human America specifically was founded on the ideas of dignity, rights, obligations and religious coexistence, yet the court system and elected freedom are the child of leaders have become increasingly hostile to the practice of Western culture, and Christianity in public, he said. Western culture is a child of “I think there’s a much more aggressive secularism at Christianity,” Archbishop Chaput work in American life today. Religion gets in the way of Trusted and Compassionate Care told the Denver Catholic Register, what some people see as progress on issues like abortion, Archbishop • Dedicated to meeting your non-medical homecare needs Charles J. Chaput archdiocesan newspaper. bioethics and sexuality,” Archbishop Chaput told the • Licensed and insured Although American culture today Register. “Christianity requires not just personal conversion, • Elder or special needs care (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Autism) is nothing like the Founding Fathers’ society in early but public witness in a believing community and moral • In your home, nursing home, or assisted living center America, Christianity remains the moral framework of the engagement with society. That’s inconvenient if you want to • Temporary or long-term; for a few hours or up to 24/7 Western world, which must recognize religious liberty as a rewire the country’s moral framework.” natural right of all of mankind, he said. 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May 5 317-545-7681. Marian prayers, bring brown May 14 May 18 Guilford. Ladies Sodality, Our Lady of the Most Holy bag lunch, walk the trails, pray St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Northside Knights of breakfast bar buffet, Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Saint Meinrad Archabbey, at the shrine, pray the rosary, Drive, Indianapolis. Our Lady Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will Indianapolis. Catholic St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino noon, registration, of Fatima Retreat House 71st St., Indianapolis. donation: Information: Homeschool Conference, pilgrimage, “Einsiedeln–Life 10:45-11:15 a.m., no charge. program, “Exorcism–It’s Catholic Business Exchange, 812-623-2349. “Quo Vadis–Where Are You at a Marian Shrine,” Information: 317-545-7681. Relevance for Today,” Mass, breakfast and program, Going?” 9 a.m., suggested Benedictine Brother Father Vincent Lampert, “Fighting the Good Fight,” Richmond Catholic donation $20 per couple. Thomas Fässler, presenter, La Rosita Grill and Bar, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $15 per Joyce Johnson, executive Community, 701 N. “A” St., 2 p.m. Information: Information: 317-786-3629 or 336 Pearl St., New Albany. person if registered by May 13, director of Rock Steady Richmond. Charismatic 812-357-6501. [email protected]. Theology on Tap, $20 per person at the door. Boxing, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $14 prayer group, 7 p.m. May 8 “Catholic by the Information: 317-545-7681 or members, $20 non-members. Information: Numbers–First Holy Carmelite Monastery, St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. www.archindy.org/fatima. Reservations and information: [email protected]. Communion,” 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. 6 p.m., www.catholicbusiness Terre Haute Helpers of God’s Ave Maria Guild, meeting, no charge. Information: Crooked Stick Golf Course, exchange.org. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Church, Precious Infants, 812-945-2000 or 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Information: 1964 Burning Tree Lane, 3033 Martin Road, [email protected]. May 19 Mass followed by prayers for 317-885-5098 or Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Floyds Knobs. New Albany Archdiocesan St. Michael the Archangel end to abortion at 9:30 a.m. [email protected]. Lafayette). Deanery, high school Mass, outside Planned Parenthood May 12 Office of Catholic Education, Church, 3354 W. 30th St., 6 p.m., followed by office, 30 S. Third St., St. Roch Parish, Family Life “Golf Fore Faith,” Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s St. Teresa Benedicta of the “build a burger” and games. Terre Haute, then Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Precious Infants, pro-life Cross Parish, 23670 Salt Indianapolis. Single Seniors Information: 812-945-2000 or Divine Mercy Chaplet at Fork Road, Lawrenceburg. registration, $1,800 per Mass, Father Eric Johnson, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and [email protected]. 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Parish, Concert, “Let it Be– foursome. Information: celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed Adoration Chapel, Mary’s Story,” Tajci over. Information: 317-441-8956 or by rosary outside abortion May 30 317-784-4207. clinic and Benediction at 1807 Poplar St., (Tatiana Cameron), [email protected]. St. Joan of Arc Parish, church. Information: Terre Haute. Information: performer, 7 p.m., free-will Doyle Hall, 4217 Central Ave., [email protected]. Our Lady of Perpetual Help May 15 Archdiocesan Office for offering. Information: Indianapolis. Ministry Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, Marian University, Ruth Lilly Pro-Life Ministry, 812-656-8700. through the Arts Project Inc., May 6 New Albany. New Albany Student Center, 3200 Cold 317-236-1569 or feast day of St. Joan of Arc, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat May 10 Deanery coaches, football Spring Road, Indianapolis. 800-382-9836, ext. 1569. House, 5353 E. 56th St., Our Lady of Fatima Retreat camp for kindergartners to Adult Programs, information 600th anniversary of her birth, Indianapolis. Discalced House, 5353 E. 56th St., fifth-graders, $15 per player. meeting, 6 p.m. Registration: May 20 The Passion of Joan of Arc, Carmelites Secular Order Indianapolis. “Celebrating Information: 812-945-2000 or 317-955-6271 or St. Paul Parish, Parish Hall, 6 p.m. Information: meeting, noon. Information: Mary,” brown-bag lunch and [email protected]. [email protected]. 9788 N. Dearborn Road, 317-283-5508. †

Retreats and Programs Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg.

“Care of Creation #1–Caring for Our Submitted photo May 7 Home, Planet Earth,” Franciscan Sister Janet Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Born, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per person. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Information: 812-933-6437 or Rest Awhile–Silent Non-Guided Day of [email protected]. Reflection,” $30 per person. Information: May 11 317-545-7681 or [email protected]. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. May 8 56th St., Indianapolis. Episcopal series, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. “Day of Reflection with Bishop Gerald 56th St., Indianapolis. “Evening of A. Gettelfinger,” retired bishop of Diocese of Rededication and Welcome to Potential Evansville, $50 per person. Information: New Volunteers,” 5:30 p.m., Mass, dinner and 317-545-7681 or presentation. Information: 317-545-7681 or [email protected]. [email protected]. May 12 May 9 Kordes Center, Ferdinand, Ind. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, (Evansville Diocese). “The Rosary–The 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Glorious Mysteries,” Benedictine Sister “Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Madonna Helmer, presenter, Contemplative Living,” Benedictine Sister 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $40 per person includes Julie Sewell, presenter, session two of four, lunch. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915, workshop on Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. Mass, or www.thedome.org/programs. 6 p.m. simple supper, $85.95 includes book and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or May 14 50th musical [email protected]. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Students at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville perform a scene on April 2 May 10 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman from Willie Wonka for the school’s 50th spring musical production. Acting in the scene are, from Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Talk: Happiness–Be Happy in Spite of left, seniors April Stiller and Brian Davis, eighth-grader Jack Elias, seniors David Gatz, 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Conference, Yourself,” session four of five, Betsy Robbins, McKenzy Stiller and Candace Popp, and junior Daniel Fernandez. The musical was the last marriage preparation program. presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes performance directed by Dale Durham, who directed 21 of the last 22 musicals at Providence. Information: 317-545-7681 or dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or Durham will now serve as the producer of the spring musicals, and remain the chairperson of [email protected]. [email protected]. † Providence’s performing arts department and director of campus ministry. VIPs

Joseph and Dorothy (Laker) Schmoll, members of

SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Greenwood, will Submitted photo celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 5. The couple was married on May 5, 1962, at St. Roch Church in Indianapolis. They are the parents of four children: Marsha Campbell, Barbara Fahringer, Anthony and Robert Schmoll. They also have six grandchildren. † Pentecost Concert set for May 20 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral

The archdiocesan Office of All the musical groups taking part in Multicultural Ministry and the the concert are based in central and Multicultural Ministry Commission will southern Indiana. sponsor a Pentecost Concert featuring Among the ensembles are the religious music from many countries at Holy Angels Parish Gospel Choir, the 3 p.m. on May 20 at SS. Peter and Paul Hispanic Choir of St. Bartholomew Parish Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in in Columbus, the Vietnamese Apostolate Indianapolis. Choir, the African Catholic Ministry The concert will take place on the Choir, the Filipino Choir and Caribbean Teeter-tottering for Tennessee Sunday before Pentecost, the feast which steel drumming by Michael Joseph. recalls the coming of the Holy Spirit Admission to the concert is free, and Dominick Morales, left, and Tyler Poff ride on a teeter-totter on April 20 on the grounds of upon the Apostles and the start of their it is open to the public. For more St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin as part of a fundraising effort for a youth ministry mission trip preaching the Gospel to peoples from information, call 317-236-1562 or to Lafayette, Tenn. Youths from the Seymour Deanery faith community rode on the teeter-totter for around the world. 800-382-9836, ext. 1562. † 20 consecutive hours and raised more than $1,000 for their mission trip. The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Page 7 Summer pilgrimage includes visit to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Bardstown

By Mary Ann Garber (night prayers). The pilgrims will spend the night at the Archabbey Guest House. Back by request, the Archdiocesan On Aug. 7, the pilgrims will join the Summer Pilgrimage will revisit several Benedictine monks for Mass at 7:30 a.m. at historic monasteries and a cathedral during the Archabbey Church of our Lady of File photo by Sean Gallagher File photo by a bus tour through scenic southern Indiana Einsiedeln then enjoy breakfast on “The and northern Kentucky in early August. Hill” before traveling to Kentucky. Archdiocesan pilgrims enjoyed these They will stop for lunch at a restaurant pilgrimage destinations in 1999 so in Louisville then visit the Abbey of Carolyn Noone, associate director of Gethsemani, which was founded by special events, arranged a similar three-day Trappist monks more than 160 years ago. itinerary that includes a popular musical in After checking into a Bardstown hotel, Bardstown, Ky., and relaxing luncheon the pilgrims will enjoy supper at the cruise on the Ohio River. Old Talbott Tavern then attend Msgr. Frederick Easton, adjunct The Stephen Foster Story, a popular judicial vicar of the archdiocesan musical, at the outdoor amphitheater in Metropolitan Tribunal, will serve as My Old Kentucky Home State Park. spiritual director for the Aug. 6-8 The final day of the pilgrimage begins pilgrimage to Saint Meinrad Archabbey with breakfast at the hotel followed by in St. Meinrad and Monastery Mass at 9 a.m. at the Basilica of St. Joseph Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind., Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown then a tour in the Evansville Diocese, then on to the of the first cathedral constructed west of Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Ky., and the Appalachian Mountains. Completed in 1819, the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral in Bardstown, Ky., was the first the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral In 1808, Pope Pius VII created the cathedral built in the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains. in Bardstown, Ky. new Diocese of Bardstown from the The pilgrimage begins with Mass Diocese of Baltimore, the only Saint Meinrad is “a very holy and the quiet. I like praying the Office [the celebrated by Msgr. Easton at 8:30 a.m. Catholic diocese in the country. The beautiful place,” Noone said. “I Liturgy of the Hours] with the monks and on Aug. 6 at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel basilica was built in 1819. understand that the new guest house is walking on the grounds. There are also of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in To conclude the pilgrimage, the group very nice.” some nice walks in the woods across the Indianapolis then the bus departs from the will return to Louisville and board The Abbey of Gethsemani, nestled road. … I find that to be a very good Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center. The Spirit of Jefferson riverboat at noon among rolling hills in Kentucky, has experience. And I like going to Bardstown Lunch at the Huber Orchard and Winery in for a luncheon cruise on the Ohio River welcomed guests since 1848 and is the and the old cathedral, where there is a lot Starlight precedes a tour and wine tasting. then return by bus to Indianapolis. burial site of Father Thomas Merton, a of the American Church’s history and sort Next, the “It was an extremely popular well-known Trappist monk and author, of the pre-history for the Diocese of pilgrims will visit pilgrimage, and people have asked to do she said. “The monks have a shop where Vincennes [later the Archdiocese of the historic it again,” Noone said. “Pope Benedict we can purchase some of the famous Indianapolis].” monastery of the XVI has designated The Year of Faith for fudge and fruitcakes that they make there He is also looking forward to the Sisters of the international Church beginning on to help sustain the monastery.” Ohio River cruise and lunch on the St. Benedict in Oct. 11, and this pilgrimage is a way to In Bardstown, the pilgrims will enjoy riverboat during the final afternoon of the Ferdinand, Ind. prepare for that observance.” a musical featuring more than 50 of pilgrimage. The pilgrimage She said the first pilgrimage stop— Stephen Foster’s compositions from the “River cruises are quite nice,” continues to where ancestors of Ted Huber’s family mid-19th century, Noone said. During Msgr. Easton said. “I think it will be a lot Saint Meinrad planted fruit orchards and have farmed the tour of the basilica, the pilgrims will of fun.” Archabbey for the fields for more than 100 years—also also see historic paintings given to the Pilgrimages to holy places are part of Vespers, supper, a features a petting zoo, restaurant, market Diocese of Bardstown by Pope Leo XII the longstanding tradition of the Church, he Msgr. Frederick Easton tour and Compline and gift shop. and King Francis I of Sicily. said. “This pilgrimage will encompass Msgr. Easton said he always enjoys what is called ‘the Kentucky Holy Land.’ ” visiting Saint Meinrad, where he KnowYourSigns.oro g completed some of his early formation (The pilgrimage costs $389 per person for for the priesthood at its former minor a double occupancy room and $469 per seminary. person for a single occupancy room. The “The guest house is excellent,” he said. price includes deluxe motor coach TakeTTaak strokes okoktre e seriouslseriously.lyy. “… From the front door toward the east, transportation, all meals, overnight you see the Archabbey Church and the accommodations, admission tickets and Learn the signs and risk ffactors.actorrss. monastery.” other fees. For more information or He is also happy to return to the reservations, call Carolyn Noone at Trappist Abbey of Gethsemani. 317-236-1428 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1428, “I’ve been there a number of times or log on to www.archindy.org/pilgrimage [for] retreats,” Msgr. Easton said. “I like to register online.) †

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and volunteers. Rob Banayote Photo by made with real love.” Those two qualities—compassion That note matched the theme of the and generosity—are also evident awards dinner, an event that celebrated in the recipients of this year’s two individuals, two couples and Spirit of Service Awards. two communities of religious sisters— Consider the life of Tom Egold. and raised more than $163,000 to benefit For years, he volunteered at St. Barnabas Catholic Charities Indianapolis in its Parish, Marian University and the efforts to help the poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Youth Organization, all in “The people who served our Indianapolis. There was even a moment Super Bowl cared about our project, they when he thought he could step back from cared about Indianapolis and they cared volunteering—a moment that lasted until about people,” Melangton said. “The Father John McCaslin told Egold about human part of service is critical in so his vision to revive the struggling many ways. That’s why I am so excited to neighborhoods surrounding Holy Trinity be a part of honoring folks with your and St. Anthony parishes in Indianapolis by Spirit of Service Award tonight. Because it forming an organization that would buy and makes a difference.” rebuild homes so Melangton also emphasized that her low-income families could purchase them. faith guided her during the four years of Ever since, Egold has been a leading The president of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committe, Allison Melangton, delivers the planning the Super Bowl event that drew force in Hearts and Hands of Indiana, an keynote address at the Spirit of Service Awards dinner on April 26. overwhelming praise from visitors organization that has already bought and media. two vacant houses near Holy Trinity Parish Barbecue” for the parish’s annual hospital in Indianapolis. “If I didn’t have faith, I wouldn’t have for two families—with two more homes on summer festival. “It’s our tradition to be Christ for survived the past four years,” she said. the way. Fred has donated blood for 50 years while the poor,” said Daughter of Charity “What sustained me were the prayers I “We’re all God’s children,” Egold said. Mary has poured her heart into making quilts Sister Catherine Kelly, vice president for had from people, and the faith I had in all “God has blessed us, and we have to that raise money for the parish. mission integration at St. Vincent Health the volunteers and people who were give back.” “You can’t live your life in a shell,” St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo, Ind., in the working for us. Serving was what That belief has also guided Pat and Fred said. “You have to be there for Lafayette Diocese. “We still go about doing everyone wanted to do, and did so Elaine Jerrell in their 40 years of marriage. other people.” what we have for 131 years.” successfully.” Pat serves as president of the Indianapolis William Spangler has embraced that With the same belief in God’s That approach to service also marks the chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society approach to life, too. He has served as Providence, two sisters from St. Francis efforts of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, while Elaine is the secretary of the chairman of the board of Catholic Charities Convent in Lafayette, Ind., traveled to according to its executive director, all-volunteer organization that helps more Indianapolis. He has volunteered on the Beech Grove by horse-drawn buggy in David Bethuram. than 100,000 people in need each year. board of Holy Family Shelter. And for 1909 to talk about starting a hospital there. “Miracles take place at The couple has also been active in 20 years, he has been a member of the Five years later, St. Francis Hospital Catholic Charities for thousands of their faith community—St. Jude Parish Christian Social Action Mission at St. Luke was opened. people each year,” Bethuram told the in Indianapolis—where they have the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. “Our thoughts go to the many sisters audience at the awards dinner. served on the leadership team of its At St. Luke, he was influential in helping and co-workers who have gone before us in “Our emphasis lies in providing help to, Marriage Enrichment program and the parish start an endowment of $250,000 the Indianapolis area to provide services to and creating hope for, all of those whom Christ Renews His Parish team, and as designed to provide funds to help the poor. all those who come to our doors,” said we encounter—those who face extraordinary ministers of holy “I really feel blessed because service has Franciscan Sister M. Angela Mellady, homelessness, loneliness, disability, Communion. They have also been strengthened my faith immeasurably,” provincial of the order. vulnerability and the far-reaching impact presenters for the archdiocesan Spangler said. “We tend to think we need to Bishop Christopher J. Coyne greeted of a challenging economy.” Pre-Cana Conference for engaged couples. be some tremendously gifted person to help and saluted each of the award winners. During the past two years, “In a marriage relationship, you need others. But we all have the tools to do “It’s just a special event for us to Catholic Charities Indianapolis has time together,” Pat said. “But you also need something for someone. Take that first step, honor them for all that they do,” said experienced a 30 percent increase in the to plug into something bigger than and let God do the rest.” Bishop Coyne, apostolic administrator of number of people requesting help, yourselves.” That simple philosophy has guided the the archdiocese. Bethuram noted. Fred and Mary Pitzer share that same Daughters of Charity and Sisters of Near the end of the celebration, he also “We served 28,000 people in need of view of life. In 55 years of marriage, they St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration—the praised all the people who support food, of whom 15,000 were children,” he have served as longtime volunteers at two religious orders that were honored Catholic Charities and its commitment to said. “We provided more households with Hunger Inc., a south side Indianapolis with Spirit of Service Community Awards be Christ to people in need. financial assistance to avoid disconnect of program that provides food for the hungry. for their longstanding commitment to “The support you give to their utilities and possible eviction from For more than 20 years, the couple care for the sick and the poor at Catholic Charities is just so amazing,” he their homes. We served 1,100 people in from St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in two Catholic hospitals in Indianapolis. said. “It means so much to the work that our emergency family shelter, and perhaps Indianapolis has worked on the parish’s The Daughters of Charity founded we do—to feed the hungry, to clothe those the most striking reality behind this funeral meal ministry, planning, preparing St. Vincent Hospital in 1881, the year when in need, to support the homeless and the number is the fact that this includes and serving food for funerals. They also four religious sisters came from new people in our midst. It’s all because of 600 homeless children.” lead the effort to prepare more than Emmitsburg, Md., with $34.77 in their what you do, and the generosity of Serving more than 43,000 people 400 pounds of “St. Mark’s Famous pockets—their seed money to build a your hearts.” †

takes that federal authority unto itself. All four challenged S.B. 1070 served as a model for laws passed by other IMMIGRATION provisions have been blocked pending court review. states in the past couple of years, adding to the continued from page 1 Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, arguing for the importance being placed on the outcome of this case. The Justice Department, disputed Clement’s attempts to Supreme Court’s ruling on these four provisions is to seek work without government authorization was no portray the Arizona law “as an aid to federal immigration unlikely to resolve even that state’s situation completely, more than an extension of what Congress did in imposing enforcement,” saying “the very first provision of the however, as evidenced by Chief Justice John Roberts’ sanctions on employers who hire undocumented workers. statute declares that Arizona is pursuing its own policy of opening question to Verrilli, clarifying that the federal Meanwhile, outside the court, a multi-day prayer vigil attrition through enforcement and that the provisions of government’s case is not based on racial or ethnic sponsored by faith-based organizations evolved into a this law are designed to work together to drive unlawfully profiling claims. Verrilli confirmed that. But that area of news conference, then into a rally on the sidewalk and a present aliens out of the state.” litigation still could reach the high court through protest walk around the court building. Questions from the justices suggested some strong other challenges. Four provisions of the law were challenged by the doubts about the arguments being made by both sides. The court heard the case without the participation of Obama administration under the argument that Justice Antonin Scalia proposed that perhaps Arizona Justice Elena Kagan, who recused herself, presumably immigration laws and enforcement are the purview of the should have the right to close its borders to all because she was U.S. solicitor general when the federal government and that Arizona’s law, S.B. 1070, immigrants if it chooses. And Justice Sonia Sotomayor administration decided to sue Arizona over S.B. 1070. warned Verrilli to stop trying to make the same point Without a ninth vote among the court, a 4-4 ruling would about it being wrong for the state to require all law mean that lower court rulings blocking these provisions enforcement officers to cooperate in the immigration would stand. effort. “You can see it’s not selling very well.” At the news conference before the hearing, Sotomayor, at another point, seemed to be trying to several Arizonans spoke, including 75-year-old help Verrilli emphasize that the 10-minute background Jim Shee, a plaintiff in the case who said he and his

CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec CNS photo/Nancy Phelan check that Clement described was for some people much Japanese-American wife never leave home without their more complicated. People who lack the kind of passports now because of being stopped for questioning documentation of legal status required by the law may since the new law passed. Dulce Matuz, 27, president of still be in the country legally, Verrilli noted. the Arizona DREAM Act Coalition, is a recent Arizona “If you have come into the country unlawfully, but you State University graduate who said her real estate license have a pending application for asylum, a pending was revoked because she is not in the country legally. application for temporary protective status because you She was recently named one of Time Magazine’s would have to be removed to a country to which you can’t 100 Most Influential People. Cardinal Roger M. Mahony speaks for immigrant rights in front be removed because of the conditions in the country,” Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, retired archbishop of of the Supreme Court building in Washington on April 25 as Verrilli said, “if you have a valid claim for relief under the Los Angeles, said he and other religious leaders were justices prepared to hear oral arguments in a case challenging Violence Against Women Act based on your treatment, if there “because we see our immigrant brothers and sisters Arizona’s tough immigration law. Cardinal Mahony, retired you have a valid claim for relief because you are a victim of in a difficult situation.” He said many children have told archbishop of Los Angeles and a long-time advocate for human trafficking, if you have a valid claim for relief him they start each morning in fear—worried that their immigrants, called on the nation’s highest court, Congress, the because you are the victim of a crime or a witness to a parents might be picked up because of their immigration president and Republican presidential nominees to act to right crime, all of those persons are in technical violation” of status and never come back. the country’s immigration system. federal law, but entitled to remain in the country. “We can’t have that kind of fear,” he said. † The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Page 9 Dialogue between Catholic leaders, Girl Scouts addresses criticisms PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—Tina Kent credits the Girl Scouts for teaching her skills in leadership, conflict resolution and critical thinking and for giving her an appreciation for the outdoors and opportunities to travel.

Kent became a Brownie at age 8 in her Shemitz CNS photo/Gregory A. native Vermillion, S.D., and remained a Scout until she was a teenager in Waco, Texas. Now a wife and mother of five, Kent lives in the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., and is a Girl Scout troop leader in York, Pa., where her troop meets at St. Joseph School. Her daughter Maggie, 7, a first-grader at the school, is a Girl Scout Daisy. Kent hopes daughter Ruth, 3, will one day join her sister in the Scouts. Among other projects, her troop makes Christmas and Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly, and this year donated 46 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the local Catholic food pantry and sent 85 boxes to a girls’ school in Afghanistan. “As Catholics, we are called to be serving other people, to be reaching out, to be trying to do good in this world,” said Kent, 44, who became a Catholic at Easter 2003 when she was 35. Kent is well aware of claims by some that Catholic Girl Scouts with Troop 508 sell Girl Scout cookies in late February at a shopping plaza in Great Neck, N.Y. Some claim the Girl Scouts promotes the Girl Scouts of the USA promotes Planned Parenthood and its advocacy of birth control and abortion, but the organization strongly denies such accusations. A U.S. bishops’ committee plans Planned Parenthood, and its advocacy of birth to develop a resource that bishops can share with priests, youth ministers, pro-life directors, educators others in their diocese on Catholic identity for control and abortion. Others have complained Catholic Scout troops and guidance for parents. that some printed material distributed to Scouts contained references that countered between the national Girl Scouts office in WAGGS’ 145 member organizations. U.N.,” he added. “The Vatican is there to the Catholic Church’s teachings. New York and the federation has In the Archdiocese of Kansas City in engage the U.N. through the lens of Catholic After looking into the criticism herself, she been ongoing. Kansas, Deacon Dana Allen Nearmyer, a social teaching and Church teaching.” told Catholic News Service, “I just don’t buy McCarty told CNS on April 9 that the consultant for evangelization and Catholic Another criticism arose over Girl Scout that it’s happening.” bishops’ Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, formation in the archdiocese, said Catholic material that included a link to a play written Kent acknowledged, however, the Family Life and leaders are by a girl who organization on occasion may end up Youth would convene concerned by the questioned her “associating with people who are a group soon to fact the GSUSA parents and the associating with people who are not who the discuss what sends money to Catholic Church, Catholic Church would choose to be resources and tools WAGGGS. McCarty said. associating with.” would help create “We’ve said “When we raised The Girl Scouts of the USA, known as dialogue among that’s not that issue with the GSUSA, is marking its 100th anniversary this Church and acceptable,” Girl Scouts, they year. It has 3.2 million girl and adult Girl Scout leaders Deacon Nearmyer took it out. They members. An estimated 500,000 Catholic “more intentionally,” told CNS in a recent reprinted their girls and adults in the U.S. are involved in and provide clear interview. “Our books.” Girl Scouts. guidelines for recommendation “We’re certainly Criticism of the Girl Scouts as an Bishop predominantly would be that they not looking at Kevin C. Rhoades Anna Marie Chavez Robert McCarty organization has surfaced off and on over the Catholic troops where would stop funding banning Girl Scouts, last several years, and earlier this year made “Catholic teaching is honored and at the World Association of Girl Guides and unless that’s a directive,” Deacon Nearmyer the rounds again on the Internet. the forefront.” Girl Scouts.” told CNS. In response, GSUSA has strongly stated Beyond the Church’s relationship with No Scouts’ dues or registration fees go to “We appreciate being part of the that it “does not have a relationship or Girl Scouts is the bigger issue of “how does WAGGGS, but GSUSA sends investment conversation and moving the curriculum of partnership with Planned Parenthood and the Church engage secular organizations?” earnings to the international group. Girl Scouting to its more traditional, original does not plan to create one,” and takes no McCarty stated. “We advocate for Church McCarty likened the relationship between roots—protecting families. We also value position on abortion or birth control. teaching through direct engagement and the Girl Scouts and WAGGS to that between their national connection and notoriety,” “Parents and volunteer troop leaders in honest respectful dialogue.” the United States and the United Nations. he said. Catholic churches,” it said, “have total In an earlier interview with CNS, McCarty That association, he said, does not imply “But ... at some point, if parishes are control of the Girl Scout programming their said he has met with Girl Scout leaders in that the U.S. is aligned with everything the looking for something that’s a more girls receive.” New York to convey concerns the federation U.N. advocates. substantial faith organization, Girl Scouts is Given the large number of Catholics has heard from the field, though he rejected “The Vatican has a role at the U.N. I don’t only going to be able to carry them so far involved in Girl Scouts, such concerns the claim that Girl Scouts promotes see the Vatican walking away from the because they’re a secular organization.” † prompted the bishops’ Committee on Laity, Planned Parenthood. Marriage, Family Life and Youth at its In January, Anna Maria Chavez, a Catholic mid-March meeting to discuss GSUSA’s who has been the Girl Scouts CEO since last “possible problematic relationships with other November, came to Washington from ‘My Promise, My Faith’ pin among organizations,” and raise questions about New York, along with the chair of GSUSA’s religious awards Girl Scouts can earn some of its materials and resources. board of directors, to meet with McCarty. In a March 28 letter to his fellow bishops, “For nearly 100 years, we have partnered WASHINGTON (CNS)—As the developed an additional award, a pin committee chairman Bishop Kevin with the Catholic Church to support the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) marks its titled “My Promise, My Faith,” which C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, said growth and development of millions of girls,” centennial year, Catholic dioceses girls can earn “by carefully some questions may need to be answered at Chavez told CNS on April 19. “It is a around the country are marking the examining the Girl Scout Law and the national level and others at the local level. wonderful legacy, and we’re grateful for the 100th anniversary with special Masses directly tying it to tenets of her faith.” Among other actions, he said the opportunity to participate in the process that bringing together Catholic Girl Scouts, On April 28, the “My Promise, committee wants to develop a resource that will only enhance our partnership.” their parents and troop leaders with the My Faith” pin was highlighted at a bishops can share with priests, youth She said her organization has had larger Catholic community. national celebration of all faiths ministers, pro-life directors, educators and meetings with Catholic dioceses around the At one such Mass at Boston’s Cathedral represented in the Girl Scout others in their diocese on Catholic identity for country, and said “those conversations have of the Holy Cross in March, Cardinal Sean community at the National Episcopal troops and guidance for parents. been very valuable in strengthening that P. O’Malley in his homily discussed the Cathedral in Washington. Bishop Rhoades said the committee relationship. connection between Scouting and the “As a spiritual resource for our “affirmed the good service” that Catholic Girl “Working closely together, we will Church. nation, the cathedral is a great and Scouts have provided and continue to provide continue to provide girls with the courage, “In our life, all of us have a very special beautiful edifice in the city of to their communities and to the Church. confidence and character they will need to vocation. The Lord is calling us to service Washington, and an indispensable “Catholic Girl Scout troops have served girls make our world a better place.” in a special way. Scouting is about service ministry for people of all faiths and and young women for many years, and the McCarty said the assertion that and how we can serve a community, but perspectives,” said a Girl Scouts committee is grateful for this service,” Girls Scouts has a relationship with each of us has a very special calling,” announcement about the he said. Planned Parenthood arose from a statement he said. interfaith event. The bishop invited Robert McCarty, the previous CEO made in 2004 on broadcast “We discern that in prayer, trying to see Organizers planned to recognize executive director of the Washington-based television in which she listed the organization what God is calling us to do as individuals. girls who had earned the pin by the National Federation for Catholic Youth as one group among many with whom the But all of us share in a mission that date of the event during the service. Ministry (NFCYM) in Washington, and Scouts maintained a relationship. together we have to build a civilization of In addition to the “My Promise, Kathleen Carver, the federation’s associate “That,” he stressed, “was eight years ago, love to make God’s kingdom more visible, My Faith” pin, Catholic Girl Scouts director and communications director, to the and that has changed.” and to help people to discover how much can earn these faith-based awards— meeting to give committee members their Other criticism has been directed at the God loves them,” the cardinal said. “Family of God,” “I Live My Faith,” perspective on the claims made about the World Association of Girl Guides and Although it is a secular organization, “Mary the First Disciple,” “The Spirit Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts, known as WAGGGS, which, for GSUSA has several religious awards troop Alive,” “St. Elizabeth Ann Seton” and The federation’s website, www.nfcym.org, example, has advocated for emergency members can earn, and in 2011 it “St. Anne.” † has a question-and-answer section on the contraception for women in Third World issue, and according to McCarty, dialogue countries, McCarty said. GSUSA is one of Page 10 The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Hidden helpers: Vatican ushers bring tots, disabled closer to pope

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The cameras Italian memoir, a follow-up to a volume are trained on the cute baby being foisted that he published in 1999 in which he told up to the pope for a kiss and papal of his life as a papal gentleman, revealing

blessing, not on the dapper gentleman the not-often-seen world of the Apostolic Haring CNS photo/Paul trying to handle the precious, often Palace, at the service of the pope. squirming, child with care. Sansolini told reporters at the Vatican ushers attend every weekly second book’s launch on April 23 that general audience, helping visitors with because there were always 12 “sediari” special needs and picking out the cutest helping the pope—the vicar of Christ—he babies in the crowd for the photo op of a always felt like one of the Apostles—a lifetime. And they welcome dignitaries and servant of the servant of God. heads of state visiting the pope with all the In his book, he described how hard the pomp and circumstance suited for their men tried to remain calm and composed, stature as “gentlemen in waiting.” fighting back the tears, as they transferred These laymen, called “sediari” or the pope’s body before the crowds on chair-bearers, did just that for centuries— April 4, then carried the cypress casket carried the pope on an elevated chair high from St. Peter’s Basilica outside to the above the crowds so everyone could catch a square during the April 8 funeral. glimpse of the pontiff. “No layperson had ever been as close to But Blessed John Paul II discontinued the sacred person of the pontiff as we had the practice when he was elected in 1978, for 26 years straight,” he wrote. preferring to walk and be close to While those events briefly put Sansolini the people. and his confreres in the world spotlight, The “sediari” stayed on, but their role their weekly routine is much less visible. no longer included carrying the pope on For the past 16 years, Sansolini has been their shoulders—until Blessed John Paul’s in charge of helping disabled pilgrims get Longtime Vatican usher Massimo Sansolini, right, sees that a man with special needs is attended to death more than 26 years later. seating as close to the pope as possible before Pope Benedict XVI’s general audience at the Vatican on April 25. Vatican ushers, called When he died, Blessed John Paul’s body during Wednesday general audiences and “sediari,” or chair-bearers, used to carry popes on a chair high above crowds, but Blessed John Paul was carried by 12 papal gentlemen on a red other special occasions. discontinued the practice when he was elected pope in 1978. velvet stretcher in a solemn procession There are special sections in the square from the Apostolic Palace to St. Peter’s or the Paul VI audience hall for Church hours early before the start of the audience “their tiny bodies, already martyred” in the Basilica. dignitaries, important guests, newlyweds so they can clear security and find their bloom of their life. Because so many of the papal ushers and people with special needs. All the section. Once, he saw a mother come to the were young, only a few older veterans ushers also have their eyes open for parents Sansolini said he helps pass the time audience hall laden with bags and cases, knew how to carry a pope either on the with tiny infants and help them get as close with all of them, chatting about their lives which she scattered on the floor around her. portable chair or the stretcher. as they can to the barricade in the general in whatever language they have in He was going to gently say something All ushers’ eyes and ears were on seating section to pass the baby to the pope common. Sometimes, he said, just a about the disarray, but let it go. He was Massimo Sansolini, who served four popes in the popemobile. caress or smile is all that it takes to forge a glad he did, he wrote, because later she after he became a “sediario” in 1964. Sansolini said no pope has ever strong bond. pulled out a series of bottles and a syringe He spelled out the correct procedure for complained about the tradition of He said he has been humbled by the and proceeded to feed her child through a smoothly and decorously lifting and individually greeting and blessing the heroism of the mothers, fathers and stomach tube. carrying the papal platform so that it would disabled after the general audience, no caregivers of the gravely ill and physically “Every time I am present at an audience stay as horizontal and secure as possible matter how scarred or infirm they may or mentally challenged adults and children I come out with greater faith” from while the men navigated corridors and be—“The pope’s love knows no limits.” he sees every week. witnessing the unconditional love, joy and numerous marble staircases. A typical Wednesday starts very early as “There are women like Mother Teresa hope in people, he said. Two of his essential rules—“Carry it Sansolini arranges the seating for the all over, on every continent,” caring for the “The love of a parent overcomes with just the shoulder, without help from disabled section, leaving room for the unwanted or abandoned. everything! The human being reaches a the hand,” and always begin walking with wheelchairs between the plastic chairs for He said he is always touched by people fullness of dignity that knows no limits” the left foot. the caregivers. he meets, from those afflicted with terminal when it overcomes all challenges and The rules were in his recently published Guests are asked to arrive a couple of cancer to Iraqi children bearing battle scars, suffering with love and grace, he wrote. †

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JuneJune 225–27,5–27, 22012012 UniversityUniversity ooff NNotreotre DameDame A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2012 FaithAlive! by Catholic News Service. Social science research shows what makes marriages strong By Sheila Garcia who marry in their early to mid-20s are more satisfied with their relationships Have you attended a wedding than those who marry at 30 or older. recently? You may have noticed that the Moreover, younger couples are less likely Long Island Catholic bride and groom were older than in the to experience fertility problems. past. They may have been at least in their Other researchers point to the late 20s. advantages of marriage later in life. For They may have already been living example, older couples are often better off together. And before stepping up to the financially, which increases marital altar, they probably pondered whether a stability. If there is an ideal age at which to happy, lifelong marriage is still possible marry, researchers have yet to identify it. Shemitz, GregoryCNS file photo by A. in our divorce-prone culture. 3. No wonder young adults worry Social science researchers have about a lifelong marriage. The odds for focused much attention on marriage and divorce are around 50 percent. young adults. What do we know about It is true that the lifetime probability of their attitudes toward society’s oldest separation or divorce is between 40 and institution? Using current data, let us look 50 percent. Moreover, for most young at five popular myths and half-myths about adults divorce is more than a statistic. young adults and marriage. They have experienced the marital 1. The declining marriage rate shows breakup of parents, other family members that young adults are losing interest or friends. No wonder they may fear a in marriage. lifelong commitment. According to the Pew Research The good news is that for many Center, between 2009 and 2010 the people the risk of divorce is far below number of new marriages declined 50 percent. As the National Marriage 5 percent. Today, just 20 percent of Project points out, “If you are a adults ages 18 to 29 are married, reasonably well-educated person with a compared with 59 percent in 1960. decent income, come from an intact Is this a long-term trend? Pew family and are religious, and marry after researchers caution that it’s too early to age 25 without having a baby first, your Michael and Susan Rudnicki, with their infant son, Aaron, renew their marriage vows at SS. Cyril and tell whether young adults are giving up chances of divorce are very low indeed.” Methodius Church in Deer Park, N.Y., on the eve of World Marriage Day on Feb. 7, 2004. Despite on marriage or simply delaying it. In other words, we know the popular notions to the contrary, social science research shows that strong marriages are still possible On the plus side, marriage and background characteristics that increase for young adults today. family are still goals to which the odds for marital success, and most of people aspire. Seventy-six percent of high these things are under the control of to marry. These are people who drift into fidelity, kindness, and a willingness to ask school-educated adults say marriage is the couple. cohabitation without making a deliberate, for and receive forgiveness. “very important” or “one of the most 4. Living together before marriage thought-out decision. While a little luck is always nice, important things” to them. More than can improve a couple’s chances for Dr. Scott Stanley, author of successful marriages don’t count on luck. 60 percent of people who have never been marital success. The Power of Commitment, identifies this Research has identified the skills and married say they would like to marry This myth persists despite phenomenon as “sliding vs. deciding.” behaviors necessary for a solid someday. abundant evidence to the contrary. About With the couple’s lives increasingly relationship. 2. If marrying in one’s 20s improves 60 percent of first marriages are preceded intertwined, it becomes difficult to end Marriage education and enrichment chances for marital success, then by cohabitation, compared to virtually the relationship. Just as they drifted into programs, some available online, help marrying in one’s 30s must be none 50 years ago. Couples cohabit for cohabitation, they drift into marriage, couples acquire those skills. The even better. various reasons. A major one is the desire often one of lower quality. Catholic Church has led the way with its In 1960, the median age for a to test the relationship before making a Stanley questions whether some of well-developed programs for marriage first marriage was 23 for men and 20 for permanent commitment. these couples would choose to marry if preparation. women. By 2010, those ages had But as the National Marriage Project they were not already living together. Today we know a lot more about what jumped to 28 and 26, respectively. The says, “No published research from the 5. Marital success is mostly a matter of makes marriages work. With God’s grace, risk of divorce is decreased by 24 percent United States has yet found that those finding the right person—a soul mate— young adults can use that knowledge to for those people who marry at 26 or who cohabit before marriage have and luck. build enduring marital bonds. older as opposed to those who marry at stronger marriages than those who Finding the right person is important, 17 or younger. do not.” but so is being the right person. This (Sheila Garcia is associate director of the Does this mean the later a couple For a certain group of cohabiters, means, for example, cultivating the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops marries, the better? Not necessarily. living together before marriage can pose virtues that are foundational for a happy Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Some researchers have found that those significant risks if they eventually decide marriage, such as generosity, integrity, Family Life and Youth.) † Singles look at marriage from the outside, but believe it’s a lifelong commitment By Louise McNulty considering what feels right at the time Katelyn Salata, a 21-year-old college without thinking of their marriage as part senior, also from Ypsilanti, said she finds They are young, Catholic and single, of God’s plan for their life. marriage attractive because of the and their ideas about marriage differ in It is easier to throw away what was companionship. many ways from the mainstream. lightly considered than something carefully “Having someone to share your life CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz CNS photo/Gregory A. Take Joe Nitkiewicz, for example. thought through beforehand, he said. with, someone who knows you better Nitkiewicz is a 24-year-old from His 21-year-old brother, Paul, a college than anyone else and who you have a Ypsilanti, Mich., who is getting married junior, said that, just like the priesthood, he special bond with,” she said. soon. He believes his marriage will last thinks of marriage as a vocation. It She believes the reason that many until death. deserves as much attention in discerning marriages fail is because divorce is so “We both believe that divorce is not an whether it is his life path, he said. common and people “don’t work so hard option,” he said. “So if I feel I am called, then what?” to fix things.” Having dated for a year before his Paul Nitkiewicz asked. “I wouldn’t just It’s a commitment that shouldn’t be engagement, he said he and his wife-to-be pick a random girl. I think together we’d taken lightly, she said. have a lot in common and love each other. have to determine our compatibility— “It’s important that people don’t just “We have a strong relationship with including [sharing] the same faith rush in [to marriage] all giddy, on the God, and are seeking to do his will,” the background.” spur of the moment ... because then Michigan accountant said in a recent Some of the attractions that he finds in when things are no longer all rainbows interview. marriage are the ability to have a family, and butterflies, those same people want He said he believes that God will help working and providing for someone who to get out [of the commitment].” him and his future wife get through depends on him for support, and being able Couples need “a mutual sense of hard times. to raise children strong in their faith, commitment so there is not just When reminded that so many marriages he said. one person trying. They should share fail, Nitkiewicz says he thinks much of that As to having a lasting marriage, faith and have the same beliefs,” and be is due to a failure to communicate well. Paul Nitkiewicz said, “I think your chances open to communicating about anything, A pair of wedding bands symbolizing the Many couples focus on feelings and of staying together are good if both people she said. sacrament of matrimony is depicted in a succumb to outside pressures to get rid of … realize that marriage is a lifetime stained-glass window at St. Isabel Church in problems instead of working them out, he [commitment]. As for me, if I marry, there (Louise McNulty is a freelance writer in Sanibel, Fla. said. Many people marry rashly, he added, is no place in my thoughts for divorce.” Akron, Ohio.) † Page 12 The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith, Hope and Charity/ David Siler Biblical reading: Concluding the Book of Revelation Our sensational The biblical readings in the Office of “The seven heads represent seven hills description of the final judgment Readings from this Friday through next upon which the woman sits” (Rv 17:9). (Rv 20:11-15) when the dead will be week are from the Rome, of course, is famous for its seven hills. raised and “judged according to their deeds” Catholic Church final six chapters of the The victory over Rome is described as if it (Rv 20:13). If you were to only read the Book of Revelation. has already happened, and in delicious detail. Chapters 21 and 22 reveal “the new mainstream media with regard to the The first four of those, The vindictive language used is similar to creation,” God’s eternal kingdom in heaven, Catholic Church, you would form a Chapters 17-20, are Old Testament prophecies in Isaiah, Jeremiah using the symbols of a new heaven and a completely inaccurate sometimes referred to as and Ezekiel against Babylon, Tyre and new Earth. A “new Jerusalem,” the Church, and negative opinion “The Punishment of Nineveh. All the voices in heaven rejoice as is described as “the bride, the wife of the of the current life of Babylon and the “the Word of God” (Rv 19:13) leads “the Lamb” (Rv 21:9). The images in the our Church. Destruction of armies of heaven” (Rv 19:14) in the victory description of this new Jerusalem are again You wouldn’t Pagan Nations.” and God establishes his reign. taken from the prophet Ezekiel. know that every day Babylon is the code name for the Chapter 20 describes “the thousand-year In this new Jerusalem, the people will all the Church is Roman Empire because, in the reign,” but those thousand years must not be be priests, indicating that our fundamental educating millions of Old Testament, the Babylonians desecrated taken literally any more than the other vocation is praise of God. There will be no children around the the Temple and sent the Israelites into exile. numbers in Revelation. During that time, divisions. “Night will be no more, nor will world. Or providing Here, Rome is portrayed as a great harlot God’s people will share in God’s glorious they need light from lamp or sun, for the exceptional health with “Babylon the great, the mother of harlots reign that is present to them by virtue of their Lord God shall give them light, and they care for the insured, the uninsured and and of the abominations of the earth” written baptismal victory over death and sin. shall reign forever and ever” (Rv 22:5). those unable to pay anything at all. on her forehead (Rv 17:5). She is “drunk on But this is not the end. Revelation foresees The epilogue reminds us, though, that Or caring for the poorest of the poor the blood of the holy ones and on the blood of another era of demonic destruction when the that time isn’t here yet. “The righteous must in nearly every city, village, state and the witnesses to Jesus” (Rv 17:6), referring to devil gathers the pagan nations, “Gog and still do right, and the holy still be holy” country on the planet—not to mention the martyrs under Emperor Domitian, who Magog” (Rv 20:8), using Ezekiel’s symbols (Rv 22:11). the spiritual food that is provided every ruled from 81-96 A.D. (Ez 38:2). However, God will again prevail The book ends with a prayer for the moment of every day around the world. To make it even clearer, John writes that and the devil will be “thrown into the pool of coming of Christ—“Come, Lord Jesus!” Apparently, these and many more the great harlot rides on a beast with fire and sulfur” (Rv 20:10). (Rv 22:20), a most fitting way to end heroic acts are not “sensational” enough seven heads and seven horns. Revelation then presents us with a the Bible. † to make the news. However, I would consider it truly It’s All Good/Patti Lamb sensational that individuals, parishes, businesses, dioceses, foundations and other social service providers have Getting back to the basics in our lives of faith donated more than $800,000 to Recently, I was helping my 7-year-old learn at school, but things we learn at home No matter how advanced we get, we must Catholic Charities in our archdiocese thus son, Henry, with his math flashcards. He is in and church, too. take care not to become “know-it-alls.” far to provide relief to those affected by the first grade, and has Treating others how we want to be treated Everyone has something to learn and the tornadoes on March 2 in southern not yet mastered the art is a basic principle, I explained. “If we can’t something to teach. There are some lessons Indiana. of humility. get the basics right, then everything else that may never show up on a syllabus, but we With this financial support and the He was on a hot becomes hard.” must learn them if we want to live well. help of thousands of volunteers who will streak for a change, and Later that day, I received two graduation Those things include how to best express love share their time and talent over the many he was proud of his invitations from high school seniors. Soon, to others, how to forgive and how to embrace months to come, we will be able to help performance. Then they will turn their tassels and begin new the person that God made us to be. reconstruct homes that were uninsured or came the final card, chapters in their lives. These young adults are If we hadn’t lost sight of such simple underinsured, help tornado victims which was one that at the top of their games. They know all sorts truths, the world probably wouldn’t be in its purchase items lost in the storm and help usually stumped him. of stuff that I have forgotten, and a lot of current state of disarray. people make up income that they may “Nine plus things that I never even knew in the first St. Paul said it well. “If I have the gift of have lost following the disaster. Together, eight equals seventeen—easy!” he squealed, place. prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and it will be sensational what we will be and broke into a celebration dance. They can easily solve a complex knowledge … but do not have love, I am able to accomplish. I congratulated him for improving at quadratic equation for “x” in less than a nothing” (1 Cor 13:2). Considering our current economy, you addition, and suggested that we should move minute. And they can skillfully weave fancy A good friend of mine, who is very might also find it sensational that just along to the stack of subtraction flashcards. words like “compendious” into casual accomplished by society’s standards, has a six weeks ago Catholic Charities opened That is when he explained that he is almost conversation. framed sign on her desk which puts it another a brand new family homeless shelter in in the second grade, and he declared, “Mom, Impressive, right? way. The sign reads, “It’s nice to be Bedford called Becky’s Place. I already know everything I need to know.” Don’t we live in a smart world? Even our important, but it’s more important to be nice.” What makes this new ministry “Not so fast, Einstein,” I said, pointing out phones are “smart.” When things in my life go awry, it is especially sensational is that the entire the grape juice mustache on his face and the But in such advanced times, I worry that usually because I’ve lost sight of the basic faith community and much of the civic fact that he had missed a button on his shirt. our world has forgotten the basics—simple principles of our faith—love and service—or community in Bedford came together to I tried to make this a teaching moment, concepts like manners, faith and friendship. I’ve fallen out of touch with God. make it possible. It often goes unnoticed and talked about how important it is to learn We have developed technology to No matter how successful or accomplished how effectively our Church provides and constantly practice the basics. I told my instantaneously send computer messages to we become, may God always be our anchor. leadership in bringing people together to son that the basics are the simple things we someone across the globe, yet we have make great things happen. have to learn first before we can move on to forgotten how to look people in the eyes (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna Parish It is completely unnecessary to other things. when speaking with them when they are right in Plainfield, is a regular columnist for sensationalize the fact that Becky’s Place I said that the basics are not just facts we in front of us. The Criterion.) † is currently helping to care for eight children who were previously Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister homeless or relocated from house to house. During a recent party at the shelter to Bishop’s column a reminder of Little Sisters’ care celebrate birthdays where the children Recently, I cut out a guest serious abuse issues there, too. took care of the residents as though they were making homemade pizzas, the column from the March 25th issue of When we confronted the authorities, they were Jesus or Mary! We loved the serenity, mothers remarked that this was one of The Indianapolis Star. The headline was suggested that we become part of the beauty, cleanliness and godliness. the many “firsts” that their children were “Health-care mandate training sessions for nurses and aides. We Both Janie and her daughter eventually experiencing. Here, children are learning puts ministries in accepted, and suggested much needed died in peace there. My husband’s mother simple things like saying “please” and jeopardy.” It focused on improvements. died at the other facility before we could “thank you.” One of the children is now the Little Sisters of the At some point, I heard about the transfer her to the St. Augustine Home. excited that he has learned to cover his Poor, and was written Little Sisters of the Poor and their ministry After Janie’s death, I still volunteered for mouth when he coughs so “the germs by Bishop Christopher to the elderly. I talked with Janie about the Little Sisters. However, one day when I don’t fly away.” J. Coyne, apostolic becoming volunteers there. was getting ready to leave for the Caring for children from troubled administrator of the The volunteer coordinator suggested St. Augustine Home, I reached for the circumstances is not without its many archdiocese. that we start a discussion group in the doorknob but instead found myself on the challenges, some we might consider For many years, I facility’s library on Mondays, and we did. floor. I was stunned! humorous or lighthearted. was a volunteer for the That’s when we realized the difference “How did I get there?” I tried getting up One Becky’s Place resident recently Little Sisters at the St. Augustine Home for between our loved ones’ facility and the and realized how weak I was. Then I cried decided that he would share his bare the Aged in Indianapolis. St. Augustine Home. because I realized that the symptoms of backside with drivers on Fifth Street! This was around the time when my We loved the residents and marveled Myasthenia Gravis, which I had been It would be best, of course, if these mother was abused at a Belleville, Ill., over the wonderful care provided at the diagnosed with years before, had returned. children’s parents would have taught facility. My sister, Beverley, monitored St. Augustine Home. It was a blessing for The disease causes weakness in various them these most basis life skills, and Mom’s care there, and I monitored my us to be volunteers. parts of the body. what is and is not appropriate. However, husband Paul’s mother’s care at an We marveled at the love that the Unfortunately, I could no longer drive so we learn that their parents did not learn Indianapolis facility. Paul’s mother was also Little Sisters gave their residents. In all the that was the end of my volunteer time at the this when they were growing up, and mistreated there. time that we volunteered, Janie and I never St. Augustine Home. However, when now we have the chance to break I found myself frequently coming and witnessed anything wrong, and we had possible, I donate money to the generational patterns of behavior and going between Illinois and Indiana. access to all areas of the home. Little Sisters so I am still helping with their hopelessness. At the facility in Indianapolis, I met a While volunteering there, we could ministry to the elderly poor. I love Now that’s truly sensational! woman, Janie, who lived at an apartment feel God’s love all around us through the doing that! building adjacent to the nursing home. Little Sisters and their staff. We never found (David Siler is executive director of Janie monitored her daughter’s care and I anything wrong. How could this be so (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of the archdiocesan Secretariat for monitored Paul’s mother’s care. Then Janie wonderful? Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is Catholic Charities and Family Ministries. and I were horrified to learn about some Then we realized that the Little Sisters a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † E-mail him at [email protected].) † The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Page 13

Fifth Sunday of Easter/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Sunday, May 6, 2012 Monday, May 7 Friday, May 11 “little children,” and are small in their Acts 14:5-18 Acts 15:22-31 • Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 vulnerability and need for God. Psalm 115:1-5, 15-16 Psalm 57:8-12 • 1 John 3:18-24 St. John’s Gospel supplies the last John 14:21-26 John 15:12-17 • John 15:1-8 reading, and is part of the long discourse given by Jesus to the Apostles during the Tuesday, May 8 Saturday, May 12 The Acts of the Apostles again this Last Supper. Easter season is the source of the This reading has a deeply eucharistic Acts 14:19-28 St. Nereus, martyr, St. Achilleus, first reading. undertone. At the supper, Jesus gave the Psalm 145:10-13ab, 21 martyr, St. Pancras, martyr It highlights Twelve the wine that miraculously had John 14:27-31a Acts 16:1-10 St. Paul. In an earlier become, through the Lord’s power, his Psalm 100:2-3, 5 passage, not read in very blood. Wednesday, May 9 John 15:18-21 this liturgy, the Wine is the product of grapes, which Acts 15:1-6 intensely devoted Jew, grow on vines. In this reading, Jesus says, after having persecuted “I am the true vine.” All who love the Lord Psalm 122:1-5 Sunday, May 13 Christians, experiences are the branches. God protects the vine, John 15:1-8 Sixth Sunday of Easter the presence of Jesus even by cutting away branches because Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 miraculously on the of sin. Thursday, May 10 Psalm 98:1-4 way to Damascus. Thus, Jesus warns people that no vine St. Damien de Veuster, priest 1 John 4:7-10 As a result, Paul converts to Christianity. can bear fruit if it separates itself from the Eventually, the Christian community true vine of God. Acts 15:7-21 John 15:9-17 accepts him, although understandably some Drinking the wine, transformed into the Psalm 96:1-3, 10 Christians were nervous because of his past Blood of Christ, completes and strengthens John 15:9-11 record of persecuting them. He had created this bond between the vine and branches. a reputation of being quite hostile to the followers of Jesus. Reflection At last accepted, in this weekend’s In Acts, First John and the Gospel, the reading, Paul returns to Jerusalem. With his Church calls us to absolute faith in and fiery personality and religious fervor now deep love for God in Jesus, risen to life Go Ask Your Father/Fr. Francis Hoffman surrounding belief in Christ, he openly after dying on the cross. debated with Greek-speaking Jews. Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith and Paul was well educated. From Tarsus, he of our lives. Bishops and cardinals take oath was not a product of the Holy Land, Part of the Lord’s legacy is the Church. although he was an ethnic and religiously The Church does not, or should not, mean of fidelity to the Apostolic See observant Jew. He spoke Greek, the an earthly, visible and coincidental entity I recently read a book review in our (the Thursday after Trinity Sunday), language of the empire and of scholarship. that we can take or leave. If we truly are Qlocal paper that states: “Cardinals take Mary the Mother of God (Jan. 1), the Paul’s intensity made enemies. The with Christ, then we are part of the Church, an oath to the pope to Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8), the Christians took him for his own safety to and vice versa. safeguard the Church Assumption of Mary (Aug. 15), Caesarea, the Roman capital of Palestine, a The Church is the Mystical Body of from scandal—to St. Joseph (March 19), the Apostles place now in ruins on the outskirts of Christ, a phrase rich in its references to prevent bad information Sts. Peter and Paul (June 29) and modern Tel Aviv. From Caesarea, a seaport, Paul’s own thoughts. It then also is the from becoming public.” All Saints Day (Nov. 1). the Christians sent him home to Tarsus for vine, and members of the Church are I’ve never heard of But not all of those days oblige his personal safety. its branches. cardinals taking such an Catholics living in the United States since An important statement in this reading is Vines and branches involve a living oath. Is this true? the U.S. bishops’ conference has the in its final verse. It says that throughout the relationship. The vine nourishes and holds power to determine which are obligatory entire area the Church was at peace and the branches. Cut away from the vine, the I’ve never heard of and which are not. making progress. Notice that the term branches die. This Church offers us divine Acardinals taking As stated in Canon #1246.2: “Church” is used. nourishment, the eucharistic Blood of such an oath either, and after checking “However, the bishops’ conference may, For the second reading this Christ, and holds us closely to the Lord. several reliable sources I do not think it with the prior approval of the Easter weekend, the Church offers a On this weekend, the Church again is true. The only oath I am aware of is the Apostolic See, suppress certain holy days selection from the First Epistle of St. John. invites us to celebrate the victory of Jesus one that cardinals take to keep silence of obligation or transfer them to a It refers to its readers as “little children.” over death. If faithful, if part of the Church, about all that transpires during a papal Sunday.” Obviously, adults composed the epistle’s the Mystical Body, we are with Jesus, who conclave. Since the November 1983 general audience or most of the audience. Still, the is the vine. We are the branches. In union According to canon law, those promoted meeting of the U.S. bishops, we have epistle employs this term of endearment. with Christ, we live, nourished by the to the dignity of cardinal are to make a observed six holy days besides Sundays— Those who follow Jesus indeed are God’s Eucharist. † “profession of faith” following the Christmas; Mary, Mother of God; formula approved by the Apostolic See Ascension; Assumption of Mary; (Canon #833.8). The text of this profession All Saints; and Immaculate Conception. My Journey to God of faith was promulgated in 1989 and is The Solemnity of the Epiphany has been very similar to the Apostles’ Creed with the transferred to the first Sunday following addition of a commitment to abide by what Jan. 1, and the Solemnity of Corpus Christi the magisterium teaches. is observed on the second Sunday Seek God’s Grace Similarly, before taking canonical following Pentecost. possession of his office, a bishop must In 1992, in accordance with canon law We should turn to God with our also make the “profession of faith” as and the approval of the Holy See, the weaknesses. well as take “the oath of fidelity to the U.S. bishops decreed that “whenever Jan. 1, Let us not show pride. Apostolic See.” Since a cardinal is also a the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or His grace will rest upon us. bishop, all cardinals would take the oath of Aug. 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, We no longer need to hide fidelity sooner or later. or Nov. 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls the anger we keep within ourselves, A copy of that oath of fidelity can be on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept our selfishness and fears. found in the Code of Canon Law Annotated to attend Mass is abrogated.” These things can be beaten Wiechec CNS file photo/Nancy Phelan (Navarre, 2004) with the commentary on Then in 1999, in accordance with the when we know God’s power is near. Canon #833, but a close reading does not provisions of canon law and the approval God lifts the burdens of our sins suggest that cardinals are obliged to cover of the Holy See, the U.S. bishops through Jesus Christ, our Lord. up scandal. decreed: “The Ecclesiastical Provinces of Our weaknesses are made perfect. the United States may transfer the Through His sacrifice, we are reborn. Which exactly are the holy days of Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Our pride becomes humility. Qobligation? I have read different and Savior Jesus Christ from Thursday of Our anger transforms to strength. answers on several Catholic websites. the Sixth Week of Easter to the Our selfishness turns to love, One website dated 1983 lists 10 days, Seventh Sunday of Easter according to and our fears no longer have weight. including Epiphany, St. Joseph, the following procedure: the decision of But each one of us must seek God’s hand. Corpus Christi and Sts. Peter and Paul. each Ecclesiastical Province to transfer He is with us every day. I was raised in the Latin Rite, and we the Solemnity of the Ascension is to be Our Creator will never leave us. always had six. I’m 56. My husband was made by the affirmative vote of two-thirds He is with us to lead the way. raised in the Byzantine Rite, and we of the bishops of the respective God’s happiness is within us. attended that church for liturgy until it was Ecclesiastical Province.” Through His grace, we are fulfilled. closed. There were more holy days of If you are like me and grew up in the We must seek God’s grace in all we do, obligation in the Byzantine rite. 1960s and ’70s, you remember six holy and know love will prevail. days of obligation other than Sundays. According to Canon #1246 of the Today, if you live in certain parts of the By Gayle Schrank ACode of Canon Law, there are United States, including Indiana, the only 62 holy days of obligation, days that days other than Sunday when you always (Gayle Schrank is a member of St. Mary Parish in Navilleton. The word “Lord” is Catholics are obliged to attend Mass—the have to attend Mass—even if they fall on seen in a detail from a stained-glass window at the National Presbyterian Church in 52 Sundays plus Christmas, Epiphany Saturday or Monday—are the Washington.) (Jan. 6), the Ascension of Our Lord Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8) and (40 days after Easter), Corpus Christi Christmas (Dec. 25.) † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012

Mother of Joe and Lee MURPHY, Johanne W., 82, Gengelbach. Sister of Dorothy St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Saddler. Grandmother of four. April 24. Wife of Paul Murphy. ‘Christ Salvator Mundi’ Great-grandmother of five. Mother of Karen Chase, Susan Jesus is Rest in peace GLESING, Charles Richard, Moster, Daniel, Kevin, Michael, depicted in 80, Christ the King, Richard, Thomas and Tim a painting Please submit in writing to our Dowling. Mother of Sharon, Indianapolis, April 16. Father of Murphy. Sister of Audrey titled office by 10 a.m. Thursday James and Michael Dowling. Juliana Cain, Suzanne Chaffe, Thorlton. Grandmother of 19. before the week of publication; Sister of Barbara Diver and Sarah Jenkins and Frances Great-grandmother of one. “Christ Salvator be sure to state date of death. Kathleen Williams. Pasalich. Brother of Rose NELIS, Donald T., 84, Mundi,” Obituaries of archdiocesan Delaney. Grandfather of 12. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus DUDLEY, Arthur, 90, St. Peter, CNS photo/courtesy of Scala, Art Resource priests serving our archdiocese Great-grandfather of 11. (Little Flower), Indianapolis, which are listed elsewhere in Franklin County, April 16. GREENWELL, Joseph A., 82, April 19. Husband of Patricia translates The Criterion. Order priests Husband of Hortense Dudley. Father of Pam Graf, Joyce St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Nelis. Father of Julie Burns and as “Savior and religious sisters and April 15. Father of Terri of the brothers are included here, Sacksteder, Debbie Wilson, Steven Nelis. Grandfather of four. Greenwell-Haines. World,” by unless they are natives of the David, Gary, Ken and Neil Great-grandfather of one. Flemish archdiocese or have other Dudley. Grandfather of 23. LANG, Laverne, 87, St. Mary, PARADIS, Marjorie, 85, artist connect ions to it; those are Great-grandfather of 55. New Albany, April 8. Mother of Holy Family, Richmond, Quentin separate obituaries on this DURHAM, Dorothy, 90, Dennis, Donald, Richard and April 19. Sister of page. St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Ronald Lang. Grandmother of Florence Crisp. Metsys. (Little Flower), Indianapolis, eight. Great-grandmother of 15. BERNARDI, Mark Joseph, 58, PETRISIN, John, Sr., 78, April 8. Mother of Patricia, Great-great-grandmother of two. Most Holy Name of Jesus, St. Joseph, Indianapolis, April 6. David, James and Robert LEITH, Kathryn Beech Grove, April 22. Brother , 62, Husband of Elaine Mary Petrisin. Durham. of Barbara Babbitt. Uncle of one. Annunciation, Brazil, March 31. Father of Cheryl, Elaine, Susan, Mother of Valerie, Ivan and Scot CRAWFORD, Lillian, 85, FORSYTHE, Anna Marie Frank, John Jr. and Robert Leith. Sister of Carol, David and Holy Family, Richmond, April 9. (Sahm), 92, SS. Francis and Petrisin. Grandfather of 11. Paul Welch. Mother of Rosemary Atwell, Clare, Greenwood, April 24. Great-grandfather of two. Stepmother of Caryl Dill, LIONE, Elodia A., 88, Marie Hubbard, Debbie Liston PETRUZZI, Salvatore (Sol), and Eugene Crawford. Grand - Barbara Lakin, Lee, Reno and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Steven Forsythe. Sister of Robert 87, St. Louis de Montfort, mother of six. Great-grandmother New Albany, April 20. VAN DER VORT, Dolores Sahm. Step-grandmother of Fishers, Ind., April 25. Husband Thalheimer. Sister of Dale and , 80, of 10. MESCALL, Joyce E., 72, several. Step-great-grandmother of Martha Marie (Myers) Donald Allen. St. Jude, Indianapolis, April 15. DAWSON, Earl, 83, St. John the St. Jude, Indianapolis, April 23. of several. Petruzzi. Father of Mary Ann SCHUNEMAN, Doris A., 86, VAVRA, David, 43, St. Jude, Baptist, Dover, April 11. Wife of James Mescall. Mother Lowe, Donna Ranney, Pamela Indianapolis, April 18. Husband Husband of Janet Dawson. Father GARCES, Antonio, 88, of Beth Pretti, Brenda, Jim and St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, and Joe Petruzzi. Grandfather April 14. Mother of Judy Idle, of Christy Vavra. Father of Grace of Sara Bush, Shelley Fiech, St. Anne, New Castle, April 24. Steve Mescall. Sister of Linda of four. Brad and Brian Dawson. Brother Father of Mandy, Margaret, Berkholz, Lynn Campbell, James and Robert Schuneman. and James Vavra. Son of Frank of Helen Mason, Linda Maria, Marta, Melba, Minnie, Donna Coleman, Byron RITZ, Vincent A., 91, St. Mary, Sister of Joanne and Robert Huff. and Joyce Vavra. Murtaugh, Clyde, Paul and Roy Antino, Arturo, Jose and Juan DeCoursey, Barbara Rodgers, New Albany, April 19. Brother of Grandmother of several. YOUNG, Michael T., 52, Dawson. Grandfather of seven. Garces. Brother of Maria Diane Trappen and Karen Ruth Kahl. STURGIS, Rose Ann, 87, Good Shepherd, Indianapolis, Great-grandfather of one. Sisfuentes and Noel Garces. Walters. Grandmother of eight. SCHEIBEL, Carol Jean, 92, St. Mary, Greensburg, April 25. April 22. Son of Patricia (Harris) DOWLING, Mary Ann, 73, Grandfather of 20. MILLER, Gerald, 75, St. Jude, St. Martin, Yorkville, April 11. Mother of Kathy, Jim and Joe Young. Brother of Beverly, Christ the King, Indianapolis, GENGELBACH, Rosanna E., Indianapolis, April 11. Husband Mother of Linda Browning, Sturgis. Sister of Marjorie Michelle, Robert and April 14. Wife of James 85, St. Paul, Tell City, April 19. of Margaret Finzen. Barbara Rauch and Patricia Herbert, Leo and Louis Wenning. Walter Young. †

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Pray All Ways with Fr. Jim Farrell A day of reflection based on the book of the same name by Fr. Ed Hays June 18, 2012 * 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Join Fr. Jim Farrell, pastor of St. Pius X Parish and director of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, as he reflects on a book written by Fr. Ed Hays who has sold over 40,000 books focusing on prayer. Fr. Jim will invite participants as guided by Fr. Ed Hays, to pray with all of your senses, creatively and at all times. Learn how to pray with your eyes, your nose, your taste buds, your hands and your feet. “Pray Always.” Learn to enjoy God’s gift of prayer at all times! Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House 5353 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 545-7681 www.archindy.org/fatima The Criterion Friday, May 4, 2012 Page 15 Connecticut governor signs death penalty repeal bill backed by Church

HARTFORD, Conn. (CNS)—In what he called death penalty is in agreement with the pro-life teachings “a moment of sober reflection, not celebration,” of the Catholic Church and is good public policy.” Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law a bill Acknowledging that capital punishment is “a difficult outlawing the use of capital punishment in the state. issue for many Catholics,” especially when brutal crimes ‘Many of us who have The law, which takes effect immediately, makes life are committed, the conference said Pope Benedict XVI advocated for this imprisonment without the possibility of release the and the Catholic bishops nevertheless “call us to be position over the years highest punishment possible in Connecticut. The faithful toward our Church’s teaching on respecting the have said there is a death penalty could be carried out, however, in the cases sanctity of all human life. of 11 prisoners currently on death row in the state. “Justice can be served and society can be protected moral component to Hailing the signing as a “historic occasion,” from violent criminals without the death penalty,” it our opposition to the Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford said, “The added. “These goals can easily be met by replacing the death penalty.’ Catholic Church opposes the death penalty and has been death penalty with a lifetime sentence without the fighting for its elimination for possibility of release.” many years.” Malloy, a Democrat and Catholic, signed the bill in a —Gov. Daniel Malloy Michael C. Culhane, executive ceremony that was closed to the press and public, but director of the Connecticut Catholic attended by about 30 people, including some members of Public Affairs Conference, noted the clergy who were not identified. that Connecticut now becomes He called capital punishment “one of the most to improve the fairness and integrity of our criminal the 17th state to abolish the compelling and vexing issues of our time. justice system, and to minimize its fallibility,” death penalty. “Many of us who have advocated for this position over Malloy said. “The conference is simply the years have said there is a moral component to our Connecticut is the fifth state in five years to end the delighted to be part of this opposition to the death penalty,” the governor said in a use of the death penalty, following legislative action in successful repeal effort which statement released after the signing. “For me, that is Illinois, New Mexico and New Jersey, a court decision in upholds a basic teaching of the certainly the case. But that does not mean—nor should it New York state and a moratorium declared by the Archbishop Henry J. Mansell Church regarding the sacredness of mean—that we question the morality of those who favor governor of Oregon. human life,” he added. capital punishment. … Voters in California are expected to decide in The conference, representing the state’s bishops, “As the state moves beyond this divisive debate, I November whether the death penalty should be had backed the legislation, saying, “Repealing the hope we can all redouble our efforts and common work repealed there. † What was in the news on May 4, 1962? Observers at the Second Vatican Council, and a plea to fuse liberal and conservative principles By Brandon A. Evans opens next October 11, will be observers in fact, and will of the National Catholic Educational Association that take no active part in the work of the Council. He also said Catholics spend too much time talking pointlessly about This week, we continue to examine what was going on that the observers cannot simply be interested churchmen ‘liberals’ and ‘conservatives.’ The words are being ‘pinned in the Church and the world 50 years ago as seen through without any official status, but must be representing on individuals and on groups in imprecise and misleading the pages of The Criterion. Christian bodies of significant standing. Asked if ways,’ he said.” Here are some of the items non-Christian observers might also attend the council, the • Moral degradation of West deplored by African found in the May 4, 1962, issue 80-year-old German-born Jesuit said that the matter had bishop of The Criterion: been discussed by his secretariat and was still under study.” • Asks observance of ‘Police Week’ • Plenary sessions of • Five to be ordained for the archdiocese • Priest ‘sparks’ cabinet of Dominican Republic Council will be open to • Nun wins prize for ‘family’ letter • Pope asks May prayers for success of Council observers • Parish appeal launched: Payments lagging badly in • Scecina High School to roll out welcome mat for “ROME—Non-Catholic observers at the forthcoming High School Drive CYO delegates Second Vatican Council will not be limited to formal • Exchange choir program slated • Essay winners point up need to fight racism sessions, but will be able to attend the plenary sessions. • Emergence in Africa • Interracial Council at South Bend sets housing bias Cardinal Augustin Bea, S.J., head of the Vatican • Catholics urged to fuse liberal and conservative drive Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity, told more than “DETROIT—The editor of America magazine said here • Orthodox Church bodies will merge, prelate 60 representatives of the world press that the Holy See that Catholic colleges must be faithful to the ‘full Catholic predicts will invite to the council those non-Catholic observers heritage of reason,’ which combines both liberal and ‘who want to be invited.’ … The cardinal made it clear conservative principles. Father Thurston N. Davis, S.J., told (Read all of these stories from our May 4, 1962, issue by that non-Catholic representatives at the council, which a college educators’ session at the 59th annual convention logging on to our archives at www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

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