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WASHINGTON (CNS)—About 4 per- the Boston Archdiocese. cent of U.S. priests ministering from The study, released in Washington on 1950 to 2002 were accused of sex abuse Feb. 27, was commissioned by the with a minor, according to the first com- U.S. bishops’ National Review Board, prehensive national study of the issue. which also released its own report at the CNS photo by Paul Haring The study said that 4,392 clergymen— same news conference on the causes of the almost all priests—were accused of abusing clergy sex abuse crisis that has rocked the 10,667 people, with 75 percent of the inci- Church for the past two years. dents taking place between 1960 and 1984. The review board, named by the bishops During the same time frame, there were and composed of prominent lay people, is 109,694 priests, it said. monitoring compliance with the U.S. bish- Sex-abuse related costs totaled $573 mil- ops’ policies to prevent clergy sex abuse. lion, with $219 million covered by insur- The John Jay study concentrated on pro- ance companies, said the study done by the viding statistics about the nature and scope John Jay College of Criminal Justice in of the crisis. New York. The study said the sharp decline in abuse It noted, however, that the overall dollar incidents since 1984 coupled with the figure is much higher than reported; 14 per- declining percentage of accusations against cent of the dioceses and religious communi- priests ordained in recent years “presents a Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Bishop Wilton D. Gregory and Archbishop Harry J. Flynn address the ties did not provide financial data and the more positive picture” than the overall sta- media after the release of the John Jay College clergy abuse study and the National Review Board’s total did not include settlements made after tistics. report on causes of the abuse crisis on Feb. 27 in Washington. The study revealed that 4,392 clerics 2002, such as the $85 million agreed to by See STUDY, page 8 had been accused of sexual abuse against 10,667 alleged victims. Court says Catholic agency must provide birth control coverage Photos by Mary Ann Wyand Photos by Mary SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS)—The California Supreme Court said March 1 that Catholic Charities of Sacramento must include birth control coverage in employee health care plans even though the Church opposes artificial contraception. In a 6-1 ruling, the court said Catholic Charities may not be exempted from a 1999 state law that require all employers to include contraceptives when they provide insurance coverage for prescrip- tions. The ruling could potentially affect hospitals, colleges and universities and a wide variety of social service agencies run by the Catholic Church and other faith groups. Catholic Charities challenged the law on the grounds that it unconstitutionally imposes a mandate that is contrary to the teachings of the Church. The law includes an exemption for “religious employers” but defines those as institutions directly involved in inculcating religious beliefs. Father Robert Robeson, director of youth and young adult ministry for the archdiocese, at right, leads a rosary procession as seminarians from Saint The Supreme Court said Catholic Meinrad carry a statue of Our Lady of Fatima during the Archdiocesan Youth Conference on Feb. 29 at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. About 540 Charities does not qualify as a religious teen-agers and youth ministers participated in this year’s faith formation conference for high school students and prayed the rosary as they walked to employer because it offers secular ser- St. Jude Church for Mass. vices to the public without regard for the recipients’ beliefs and without preaching Students find Christ at youth conference See COURT, page 20 By Mary Ann Wyand school to nearby St. Jude Church and receiving Communion during Mass. Jesus was advertised as the It was a memorable Leap Year faith “keynote speaker” for the 2004 experience for the teen-agers, who Archdiocesan Youth Conference on enjoyed time outdoors without coats Feb. 29—Leap Year Day—at Roncalli during the lunch break and again at High School in Indianapolis. dinnertime on the unseasonably warm And Christ was present in the and sunny February day with tempera- Eucharist during the “Shout It Out!” tures in the 60s. rally for Catholic high school students “We tried to get Mel Gibson to from central and southern Indiana, who come and talk about his new movie, were invited to take a leap of faith in St. Monica parishioner Stephanie Paul of The Passion of the Christ, but that didn’t order to grow closer to God and asked Carmel, Ind., left, and Mary, Queen of Peace work out,” Archdiocesan Youth to tell other teens about Jesus—“the parishioner Laura Hazelton of Danville kneel in Council member Josh Bolles, a mem- ultimate stain remover.” prayer before the Blessed Sacrament during the ber of St. Monica Parish in Indianapo- About 540 teen-agers and youth Archdiocesan Youth Conference on Feb. 29 at lis, explained during the introduction, ministers attending the annual confer- Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. “… so we just went straight to the top ence spent time praying and singing and got Jesus himself.” before the Blessed Sacrament during the Roncalli gymnasium. As youth council members knelt adoration and a faith formation pro- They also were invited to participate in before the monstrance placed in the gram featuring Scripture-based “con- the sacrament of reconciliation before center of the stage, they asked Christ versations” with Jesus last Sunday in joining a rosary procession from the See YOUTH, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004

on,” Joe said during the lunch break. “But Seminarians Scott Nobbe of YOUTH now that I was called to be the voice of St. Thomas Parish in continued from page 1 Jesus, it’s just nice to know that I’m Fortville, from left, Aaron affecting 500 people throughout the arch- Jenkins from St. Mary for help with a variety of challenging diocese. Maybe they will carry that on and Ann Wyand Photos by Mary (Immaculate Conception) teen-age situations, including problems share the message, and I might be a part Parish in Rushville and Rick with friends, concerns about dating, deci- of hundreds and hundreds of youth across Nagel from Holy Trinity sions about college and vocations, and the state coming closer to God.” Parish in Edinburgh serve their desire to do the right things even St. Michael parishioner Ann Medford lunch to Archdiocesan when those choices aren’t easy to figure of Greenfield, chairperson of the Archdio- Youth Conference partici- out. cesan Youth Council, said youth council pants on Feb. 29 at Roncalli In response to questions, the “voice of members “truly felt the presence of God High School in Indianapolis. Jesus”—portrayed by Archdiocesan Youth there and liked the procession when Jesus Council member and St. Joseph Univer- [in the Eucharist] came into the building.” sity parishioner Joe Wagle of Terre Haute Ann said the questions for Jesus “were —offered Gospel passages quoting the things that the kids could relate to about sacred Word of God as helpful advice. problems going on in their lives. I had a “Becoming a part of the Arch Council lot of positive feedback from the kids wasn’t a role I was really prepared to take about how awesome the day was and how awesome the priests were. A lot of the kids really liked the rosary procession.” The conference opened with a welcome and to make it even more alive. I congrat- opportunity to help them to do that.” from Father Robert Robeson, director of ulate you. I commend you for being here In the Eucharist, Father Meyer told the youth and young adult ministry, and today. … God bless you, and give yourself youth, “Christ is present before us today Father Jonathan Meyer, associate director, to God today. Surely God’s special grace just as he was present 2,000 years ago. then Father Meyer sang a rap song about is with each and every one of you. Peace And that’s a reason for us to rejoice. faith as the teen-agers cheered loudly. be with you.” That’s a reason for us to love. … He’s Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein spoke Father Robeson said the conference with us here today to save us, to give us next, thanking the students for participat- theme of “Shout It Out!” is an appropriate his love, and to show us that we can grow ing in the youth conference. lesson for the Lenten season. in his love and that we can become holy.” “I’m glad I came,” Archbishop “We’re shouting out our praises to the Benedictine Father Brendan Moss, Buechlein said. “It’s nice to see that our Lord,” he said. “Jesus is the ultimate pastor of St. Boniface Parish in Fulda, young Church is alive and well and full of stain remover. It’s a beautiful experience St. Martin of Tours Parish in Siberia and energy. Thank you to the musicians. I’m to have all these youth here together for St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad, was the Archdiocesan Youth Council member Joe Wagle really impressed. … I must admit I’m also the sole purpose of worshiping Christ. principal celebrant and homilist for the from St. Joseph University Parish in Terre Haute glad I came because I found out I Lent is all about trying to deepen our youth Mass at St. Jude Church. and St. Thomas More parishioner Leah Hawkins ordained a rapper last June. relationship with Christ, and helping us “If we want to get out of the desert of Mooresville enjoy time outdoors with friends “I should take this opportunity to thank to renew our love for Christ and to renew places [in our lives], if we want the help during the lunch break at the youth conference Father Robeson and Father Meyer for tak- our response to his love for us, which is of God’s grace, … we must turn to Jesus,” last Sunday. Joe portrayed the “voice of Jesus” ing on the leadership of our youth min- from the cross. Father Brendan said. “We must recognize during a faith formation program at the confer- istry program for the archdiocese,” he “In my workshop on ‘Surfing the that … Jesus is our Savior. Jesus Christ in said. “… I also would like to acknowledge Sacraments,’ I told the youth that the cru- his own way shouts out in the face of sin the seminarians who have come all the cifix is the ultimate symbol of love,” he and darkness and says, ‘No.’ So you’ve Correction way from Saint Meinrad. said, “and that every time they look at a got to learn to do the very same thing. … “I’m sure you’re aware that this is the crucifix the first thing that should come to Over and over and over, you must shout it The Mass of Christian Burial for first Sunday of Lent,” the archbishop said. mind is God’s love for us. out! And the only one who can help us Father James K. O’Riley was celebrated “So this rally is really timely because our “It’s great to see that so many of our shout it out is the ultimate stain on Feb. 26 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church believes deeply that during this young people are committed to giving up remover—Jesus Christ. God will listen to Church in Indianapolis. The funeral date season of Lent we receive new graces— a day of their weekend to spend trying to you. In the darkest and most desperate was listed incorrectly in Father O’Riley’s new helps—that we need to truly live our grow in their relationship with the Lord,” places of our lives, we have to remember obituary published in the Feb. 27 issue of faith. And this is a great day for you to Father Robeson said. “But even beyond that God is also there. God is in us and The Criterion. † build on your faith, to deepen your faith, that, it’s great to see that we have this around us.” †

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And yet there are the Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis and the many other things that draw the two faiths together. “Since in the course of centuries not a few quarrels and Interfaith Alliance of Indiana. The author of several books, One such commonality that we are experiencing at the hostilities have arisen between Christians and Muslims, this Athar recently published Healing the Wounds of September present is the season of Lent. During this season, Catholics sacred synod urges all to … work sincerely for mutual 11, 2001 (1st Books Library, 2003). fast and seek the grace of conversion. Muslims do much of understanding … .” The presentation is a part of St. Pius’ Adult Religious the same, often with more intensity, in their month of This exhortation was given to the faithful in the Second Education Series and is sponsored by the parish’s Adult Ramadan. Vatican Council’s Declaration on the Relation of the Religious Education Committee. “The way we used to do Lent in the 1950s is very much Church to Non-Christian Religions (also known by its Latin “We thought that it would be important for all of us to like Ramadan,” Sister Mary Margaret said. “We can learn title, Nostra Aetate). have a better understanding of Islam,” said Tom Essling, a from their discipline. It’s a physical thing. It keeps the faith In the nearly 40 years since this declaration was pro- member of the parish’s Adult Religious Education from being just an idea.” claimed, “quarrels and hostilities” Committee. “It’s very easy for Athar noted that having a period of fasting in repentance have continued among some Muslims, just as it is for any group, for sins brings many faiths together. Christians and Muslims. Others to be stigmatized.” “To do mistakes is human. At the same time, believers have taken up the council’s call and Such stereotyping of Muslims will realize their mistakes and seek forgiveness from God,” have been active participants in and Christians by each other has Athar said. “Fasting is a part of this, whether it is in Lent, interreligious dialogue between the been a source of those conflicts Yom Kippur or Ramadan. We do this for self-purification, two faiths. referred to at Vatican II. It has sadly to return to him who created us.” St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis continued in our own day with the Despite this common ground, there are still fundamental will host two dialogue partners, proliferation of terrorism by a small differences that cannot be ignored between our faiths. Benedictine Sister Mary Margaret group of Muslims and the reaction “Differences are going to be there. We aren’t going to Funk and Dr. Shahid Athar, at to them by Christians. solve those differences,” Athar noted. “They’re on ontologi- 7 p.m. on March 10 in a presenta- Athar hopes that those attending cal issues, about the nature of God, and about the son-ship Sr. Mary Margaret Funk tion titled “Understanding the Dr. Shahid Athar the presentation will come away of God.” Religion of Islam.” being able “to separate the true With the help of Sister Mary Margaret and Athar, partici- Sister Mary Margaret is a member and former prioress beliefs of the religion from those born into the religion.” pants at St. Pius X’s presentation will be able to learn more of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove. Since He said people “need to understand why people [terror- about both the commonalities and differences between 1994, she has served as the executive director of the ists] are doing these things.” Christianity and Islam. Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Board. The author of sev- Athar said the terrorists need to learn “about the sacred- In the process, they will become participants in that dia- eral books, she recently published Islam Is: An Experience ness of life [and] of what it means to be human.” He recog- logue that the bishops of the Church called for at Vatican II, of Dialogue and Devotion (Lantern Books, 2003). nized with enthusiasm that this has been one of the primary a dialogue that the bishops hoped would “preserve as well A practicing Muslim born in India and educated in messages of Pope John Paul II to all peoples in the world, as to promote together for the benefit of all mankind social Pakistan, Athar is an endocrinologist in private practice and including Muslims. justice and moral welfare, as well as peace and freedom” on the volunteer clinical faculty of the Indiana University This message of the Holy Father speaks a truth that is (Nostra Aetate 3). † Discipline with Purpose program seeks to teach children self-discipline

By Brandon A. Evans half—a five-hour workshop—on March 15. 15 skills help students discover ways to make the Gospel The Discipline with Purpose program is tailored to come alive in their daily life.” A program being used by several Catholic schools aims each grade level, she said, and involves all of the teachers. Sharpe said that she could see the connection—some to help children practice self-control—and avoid disci- Sharpe said that she had heard about the program when of the illustrations provided by the program even show pline by learning self-discipline. she was principal at All Saints School in Indianapolis. The Jesus. The Discipline with Purpose program was designed faculty there tried it and it worked out well. Vasiloff started the program because of a need that she more than 15 years ago by Barbara Vasiloff, an affiliate “It taught the kids to be self-disciplined,” she said. “My perceived. faculty member at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., teachers and [I] really saw an improvement the following After teaching for several years, she said, “teachers and Paula Lenz, a teacher at Skutt Catholic High School year at All Saints.” were doing a good job of managing classrooms and dis- in Omaha. There are several Catholic schools in the archdiocese ciplining children for serious infractions that involved Their program uses 15 self-discipline skills—from “lis- now using the program, she said. danger, abuse or unreasonable behavior … but a child tening” and “following instructions” to “distinguishing And there will be more opportunities for interested could stay in a school system eight or more years and facts from feeling” and “sacrificing from a motive of schools to get involved in the future. never have anyone help them to become self-directed.” love.” There will be training sessions held at St. Joseph Parish Sharpe said that she believes that students, if given The idea is not to just demand that children follow the in Shelbyville on June 14-15, and another scheduled at higher expectations, will rise to meet them. rules, but to help them set goals and strive for improve- St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Elkhart, Ind. “I think most children want to do the right thing,” she ment. Vasiloff said that 95 percent of the schools that use her said. “They just need to know how.” “Our primary work includes in-service training for program are Catholic or Lutheran. Both she and Lenz are teachers, parents [and] professionals who want to make Catholic, and the program ties into the Gospel values. (For more information about the Discipline with Purpose self-discipline and impulse control an integral part of their “Catholic school teachers are always challenged to program or about upcoming training workshops, call 800- organization,” Vasiloff said. “The program provides make the Gospel relevant to students,” she said. “These 691-4DWP or log on to www.selfdisciplinedwp.com.) † schools with a framework of 15 skills that all require people who practice these skills to ‘wait’ or ‘delay their impulses’ before acting.” The program has spread to more than 800 schools in 36 states throughout the United States. The focus of the national program is to provide local “Called by Name” training workshops for teachers. Vasiloff said that such workshops have taken place in the Indianapolis area for more than 10 years. Catholic Teacher Recruitment Day Mary Pat Sharpe, principal of St. Joan of Arc School in Indianapolis, is starting to use the program there. Sponsored by St. Joan of Arc teachers went through the first part of the training last fall, and will go through the second The Office of Catholic Education A-1 Glass Block, Inc. and Replacement The Archdiocesan Principals Association Basement Catholic Center Windows Installed With 1400 N. Meridian Street Air Vents Indianapolis Mention May 6, 2004 The Criterion 8:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Receive 10% Off 10-year limited warranty Fully insured Contact your placement office for information Licensed contractor or Distributor For Call for free Terri Rodriguez at 317.638.9068 estimates Registration form obtained on-line 6111 E. Washington St. [email protected] 317-359-9072 • Fax 317-359-9075 1-800-289-8970 Registration due April 8, 2004 Page 4 The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004

OPINION Letters to the Editor Christ is calling out to us of instruction on the duty of Catholic politicians yielded? Politicians voting for The front page of the Feb. 27 Criterion Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 a law that secures the “right” to destroy was a powerful statement. An article about innocent human life on one day, receiving Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher The Passion of the Christ, with a very Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus the Blessed Sacrament the next day and graphic scene from the movie, draws the then being awarded NARAL’s person-of- reader’s immediate attention. Immediately the-year award (along with sizable below it is an article about the crisis in amounts of cash) the following night. Haiti and commitment to the people of And vast numbers of people who wit- Editorial Haiti. For me, it is a reflection on who ness this public “thumbing the nose” at the speaks to our hearts. A celluloid Christ or a Church, believing they can too, while Christ who is being crucified in the poor remaining good Catholics. The editorial Justin Timberlake prepares and oppressed? We may cry at a movie, failed to acknowledge that the most dam- to tear off part of Janet but the living Christ cries out to us. age of inaction is done to the souls of these Jackson’s costume at the Pat Conard, Nashville politicians and those witnesses whose faith end of their halftime perfor- is lost! Abortion and the assistance in CNS photo from Reuters mance at Super Bowl XXXVIII Passion of the Christ movie procuring an abortion are grave sins. Pro- in Houston on Feb. 1. The abortion “Catholics” cease to be in com- incident, which exposed raises important questions munion with the Church when they reject Jackson’s breast, sparked As I have listened to the reporting on her teachings, but probably don’t realize it. criticism from Federal radio and television, and viewed Mel Bishop Raymond L. Burkes’ excommu- Communications Com- Gibson’s Prime Time interview, I have nication of pro-abortion politicians in mission administrators, been struck by what appears to me to be Wisconsin is medicinal. Its means is to media watchdog groups, reli- reporting that seems aimed at not just instruct and its goals are repentance and gious leaders and viewers. encouraging discussion of the film but reconciliation. rather enflaming dissent among viewers Some defenses listed in the editorial for and creating feelings toward the film. The inaction include the risks that the Church media seems more interested in creating “would lose a public relations battle in the doubt and suspicion about Gibson’s secular media,” and upset pro-abortion motives in making the film than in any “Catholics.” true discussion of the issues being pre- The Church hasn’t survived 2,000 years Our coarse society sented. by bowing to the current cultural fashions This film is an opportunity to see a of the secular world and Church dissenters. an anything be done to eliminate school from children whose parents Isn’t the bishops’ most prudent action to the coarseness that has overtaken aren’t as diligent. more realistic view of the Passion of Christ C fulfill their duty (as stated in Catholic our society? People now use obscene Hollywood maximizes the appeal of and perhaps an opportunity for those of us Encyclopedia) that “all their efforts must and scatological language in “polite these movies and TV shows by giving whose faith has been lukewarm to aim at preserving the true faith and a high company” without ever giving a thought awards to their stars—“The Sopranos” reawaken our love and appreciation for moral tone among the people”? to its appropriateness. (Of course, in our and “Sex and the City” being two Christ and the sacrifice he made for us. It estimation, it is never appropriate.) examples. We are told that these pro- is easy for us to want to hide behind Tim Johnson, Indianapolis We can’t help but believe that televi- grams offer viewers a smorgasbord of Hollywood’s previous depictions of the sion is to blame for this situation. Those sex, including masturbation and oral Crucifixion that presented it as a tidy and Abortion is the issue of us who grew up before there were sex, and that they continue to push the neat-looking experience. It was so neat and TV sets in every home (or nearly every limits with graphic portrayals. tidy that one has a hard time seeing the that matters most reality of what truly occurred. room of every home) are undoubtedly Is it any wonder, then, that oral sex I can pretty much guarantee that either This film is not a vehicle to blame Jews more shocked than are young people has become commonplace among teen- the Democrat or Republican candidate will for killing Christ. If anyone believes that who have grown up with a TV set agers? We are told that girls these days win the next presidential election. Does they are suffering from paranoia. The turned on every waking hour of the day. are giving oral sex to their boyfriends anyone think that either of them will end Crucifixion happened as it was meant to And that’s the problem. with about the same frequency as girls the Social Security system, cause massive happen. All humanity played a part in the With the proliferation of television gave a goodnight kiss a couple genera- unemployment, eliminate all environmen- suffering and death of Christ. stations, there came a tremendous com- tions back. It’s called “just fooling tal regulations, start a war without any jus- Whether one is a Christian or not does petition for viewers. And what better around.” tification, eliminate heath care, eliminate not lessen the positive impact that this film way than to appeal to our baser And a news story a few weeks back, the welfare system, etc? I doubt it. can provide us. Christ was on a human instincts? The competition seems to be from Pensacola, Fla., reported that two There is one issue where people on both walk with us and his death was not pretty, which program can be the raunchiest girls and four boys were discovered sides of the issue fear that the other side quiet and tidy. It was an absolute event in and still be broadcast by the major net- engaging in that activity in a boys’ will gain control of the White House and the history of mankind. The violence of works or HBO. How much will the pub- restroom in a middle school while other Congress or be able to nominate “their” the incident is totally human. lic stand for before saying, “That’s too seventh- and eighth-graders were keep- Supreme Court judges. It is the only issue Pro or con, this film is an opportunity to much!”? ing watch outside. that is critical in the coming election redirect the energy of violence then and After Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe mal- As for profanity, the Parents because all the other issues differ only in now toward a positive use for mankind. function” during the halftime show dur- Television Council reports that foul lan- the degree (and a small degree at that) in ing the Super Bowl, it appeared that guage on television has gotten consider- Ella A. Vinci, Indianapolis which they will be handled. perhaps the limit was reached. More ably worse in a relatively short period I am not a “single issue” voter because than 200,000 complaints poured in to of time. Melissa Caldwell, the council’s Bishops should ‘fulfill I know either elected president will “not the Federal Communications director of research and publications, exhaust our responsibility toward the com- Commission, and perhaps by the time said recently, “If you look at George their duty’ mon good” except in the case of this one this editorial is published the FCC will Carlin’s list of words you can’t use on Indeed, it is “a tough time to be a issue. take some steps to keep it from happen- TV, at least four of them have been bishop” (“Should bishops sanction pro- I challenge anyone to name an issue ing again. used.” abortion politicians?” Feb 20, 2004 where the Democrats and Republicans But we question not just the finale of The council gives an example of Criterion editorial) as they continue to have plans with more opposing results Jackson’s dance with Justin Timberlake, how quickly profanity has invaded TV decide just what to do with high-profile than the issue of abortion. when he tore off part of her costume shows, as it already has become com- dissenters from the Catholic faith. Until the Democrats can figure out that exposing her breast, but the whole show. mon in movies. A few years ago, an The Criterion’s editorial states that the killing 3,500 children a day in the USA is It featured scantily clothed women mak- actress stunned viewers when she virtue of prudence is driving the bishops’ insanity, I won’t trust them to make deci- ing suggestive moves to “music” with uttered an expletive in the debut of the inaction. What fruit has decades of “pru- sions for me. lyrics far more than just suggestive. comedy series “Uncle Buck.” Since dent,” private nudging and formal letters But the Super Bowl disaster was then, in one month alone—October Gordon J. Becker, Bloomington only one example of the coarsening of 2003—that term was used 129 times on our society, and again television is to broadcast TV during prime time. blame. Those “Victoria’s Secrets” com- What has the FCC done about it? mercials would have been considered Even though it’s supposed to be polic- pornography not that long ago, but we ing indecency, it has done precious lit- Letters Policy have long since become accustomed to tle. Of the 14,000 complaints it received Letters from readers are published in ters from readers as necessary based on seeing bra ads in our newspapers as in 2002, it exacted fines only twice. In The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and well as on TV. And we wonder how 2003, the complaints jumped to commitment to “the responsible exchange of content (including spelling and grammar). In parents are explaining to their young 240,000, resulting in one fine. freely-held and expressed opinion among order to encourage opinions from a variety children those commercials for reme- Decent people in this country are los- the People of God” (Communio et of readers, frequent writers will ordinarily be dies for erectile dysfunction. ing the battle against coarseness in our Progressio, 116). limited to one letter every three months. Our children cannot help but be society simply by being acquiescent. Letters from readers are welcome and Concise letters (usually less than 300 words) every effort will be made to include letters are more likely to be printed. affected by what they see on television The very least we can do is complain to from as many people and representing as Letters must be signed, but, for serious or in the movies. Even children who our television stations, to the networks many viewpoints as possible. Letters should reasons, names may be withheld. have diligent parents who carefully and to the FCC. Perhaps it won’t do any be informed, relevant, well-expressed and Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” monitor what their children see are not good, as recent history seems to indi- temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, immune since they hear all about it at cate, but we must keep trying. sense of courtesy and respect. IN 46206-1717. Readers with access to The editors reserve the right to select the e-mail may send letters to — John F. Fink letters that will be published and to edit let- [email protected]. The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

Let’s focus this Lent on caring for our childr en “ hoever receives one such rediscover the simplicity and trust that us, “Only the one who makes himself one question. Only faith can make us begin to child in my name receives believers must cultivate in imitation of the of the ‘least’ is able to receive with love understand so profound an abyss of suf- Wme” (Mt 18:5). Son of God, who shared the lot of the little ‘the least’ of our brothers and sisters.” fering,” the pope writes. He cites the fact This is the theme Pope John Paul II ones and the poor. Saint Clare of Assisi He commends those parents who will- that by becoming obedient unto death, offers in his annual message for the sea- loved to say that Christ, ‘lay in a manger, ingly take on the responsibility of a large even death on a cross, Jesus took human son of Lent. Ironically, it is timely for lived in poverty on the earth and died family, mothers and fathers who place fam- suffering upon himself and conquered more reasons than one. naked on the Cross’ (Testament, ily love above career success. They pass on death once and for all. Christ’s victory In the circumstances we face in the Franciscan Sources, # 2841). to their children the human and religious over death allows us to cling to hope Church in the United States, his message “Jesus had a particular love for chil- values that give true meaning to life. even in the most tragic circumstances that punctuates the path we must take in order dren because of their simplicity, their joy He commends those people who care continue to plague our society. to assure even greater care for our chil- of life, their spontaneity and their faith for underprivileged children and work to With the simplicity of children, we can dren and young people. They are God’s filled with wonder. For this reason he alleviate the sufferings of children result- turn to God and call on him as Jesus gift to our families, our Church and our wishes the community to open its arms ing from war and violence, from hunger taught us in the “Our Father.” Let us society. The Holy Father invites the and its heart to them even as he did. and from forced immigration. He also repeat this prayer often during Lent, the Church—universally—to reflect on the ‘Whoever receives one such child in my decries the tragic fact that young people Holy Father exhorts. “Let us repeat it condition of children during this holy name receives me’ (Mt 18:5). Alongside have been profoundly hurt by the vio- with deep emotion. By calling God ‘Our season of Lent. His message is particu- children, Jesus sets the ‘very least of the lence of adults. He lists sexual abuse, Father,’ we will better realize that we are larly poignant and timely for us in the brethren’: the suffering, the needy, the forced prostitution, involvement in drug his children and feel that we are brothers U.S. because, as Lent 2004 gets under hungry and thirsty, strangers, the naked, trafficking and children forced to work or and sisters of one another.” way, the National Review Board has the sick and imprisoned. In welcoming to enlist in combat. He also expresses Of course, we want to love our chil- released the results of a national study of them and loving them, or in treating them concern for children who are scarred by dren and we want to pass on to them the clergy sex abuse during the 52 years with indifference and contempt, we show the breakup of the family. values that give meaning to life. Let’s between 1950 and 2002. This humbling our attitude towards him, for it is in them “What evil have these children done to pause from our busyness during these report surely urges us to embrace the that he is particularly present.” merit such suffering? From a human weeks of Lent and reflect: How well are invitation of the pope’s Lenten message. How we treat our children and how we standpoint it is not easy, indeed it may be we really doing? † The pope said, “Today Jesus continues treat the “down and out” is a measure of impossible, to answer this disturbing to call them [the children] to himself and how we treat Christ in our midst. to set them as an example to all those who The Holy Father suggests that Lent is Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for March wish to be his disciples. Jesus’ words call an ideal time to accept a twofold chal- upon us to see how children are treated in lenge of the teaching of Jesus. We are to Youth: that they may be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit so that they can truly our families, in civil society, and in the “receive” the little ones. And we are “to discern their role in the Church, especially God’s call to priesthood and religious life. Church. They are also an incentive to become” one of the least. As he reminds

En esta Cuaresma concentrémonos en preocuparnos a nuestros niños “ l que reciba a un niño como éste cual ha compartido la misma suerte de los ‘último’ de nuestros hermanos y ayuda a penetrar en este profundo abismo en mi nombre, a mí me recibe” pequeños y de los pobres. A este hermanas.” de dolor”, escribió el Papa. Cita el hecho E(Mt 18:5) propósito, Santa Clara de Asís solía decir Elogia a aquellos padres que asumen de que por haber sido obediente hasta la Este es el tema que ofrece el papa Juan que Jesús, ‘pobre fue acostado en un conscientemente la responsabilidad de muerte y muerte de cruz, Jesús asumió el Pablo II en su mensaje anual con motivo pesebre, pobre vivió en el siglo y desnudo una familia grande, madres y padres que sufrimiento humano y venció para de la Cuaresma. Irónicamente llega en la permaneció en el patíbulo’ (Testamento, colocan el amor de la familia por encima siempre a la muerte. La victoria de Cristo hora justa por muchas razones. Fuentes Franciscanas, n. 2841). del éxito en sus carreras. Ellos les sobre los muertos nos permite aferrarnos En las circunstancias que enfrenta la “Jesús amó a los niños y fueron sus transmiten a sus hijos los valores a la fe, aun en las circunstancias más iglesia de los Estados Unidos su mensaje predilectos ‘por su sencillez, su alegría humanos y religiosos que le brindan trágicas que continúan plagando nuestra delimita el camino que debemos seguir de vivir, su espontaneidad y su fe llena sentido verdadero a la vida. sociedad. para poder garantizar aun más cuidados de asombro’. Ésta es la razón por la cual Aplaude a aquellas personas que se Con la sencillez típica de los niños nos para nuestros niños y jóvenes. Ellos son el Señor quiere que la comunidad les preocupan por los niños desvalidos y dirigimos hacia Dios llamándolo como los obsequios de Dios para nuestras abra el corazón y los acoja como si trabajan para aliviar el sufrimiento de los Jesús nos enseñó en el “Padrenuestro”. familias, nuestra Iglesia y nuestra fueran Él mismo: ‘El que reciba a un niños como resultado de la guerra y la El Santo Padre nos invita a repetir esta sociedad. Durante esta época sagrada de niño como éste en mi nombre, a mí me violencia, del hambre y de la expatriación oración con frecuencia durante la la Cuaresma el Santo Padre invita a la recibe’ (Mt 18:5). Junto a los niños, el forzosa. Asimismo, condena el hecho Cuaresma. “Repitámosla con profunda Iglesia, universalmente, a reflexionar Señor sitúa a los ‘hermanos más trágico de aquellos jóvenes que han sido devoción. Llamando a Dios ‘Padre sobre la condición de los niños. Su pequeños’, esto es, los pobres, los heridos profundamente por la violencia de nuestro’, nos daremos cuenta de que mensaje es conmovedor y acertado, necesitados, los hambrientos y sedientos, los adultos. Menciona el abuso sexual, la somos hijos suyos y nos sentiremos especialmente para nosotros en EE.UU. los forasteros, los desnudos, los enfermos prostitución forzada, la participación en hermanos entre nosotros.” ya que, durante el transcurso de la y los encarcelados. Acogerlos y amarlos, tráfico de drogas y aquellos niños Por supuesto, queremos amar a Cuaresma 2004, el Comité Nacional de o bien tratarlos con indiferencia y obligados a trabajar o a enlistarse en nuestros niños y queremos transmitirles Revisión (National Review Board) va a rechazarlos, es como si se hiciera lo combate. También expresa su preocupación los valores que le dan sentido a la vida. dar a conocer los resultados de un estudio mismo con Él, ya que Él se hace presente por aquellos niños que están marcados por Hagamos una pausa en medio de la nacional sobre abuso sexual por parte del de manera singular en ellos.” el rompimiento de una familia. agitación durante estas semanas de la clero durante los 52 años comprendidos El modo como tratamos a nuestros “¿Qué mal han cometido estos niños Cuaresma y reflexionemos: ¿qué tan entre 1950 y 2002. Este sobrecogedor niños y cómo tratamos a los “menos para merecer tanta desdicha? Desde una bien lo estamos haciendo? † informe con seguridad nos instará a afortunados” es medida de cómo perspectiva humana no es sencillo, es aceptar la invitación del Papa en su tratamos a Cristo entre nosotros. más, resulta imposible responder a esta Traducido por: Language Training Center, mensaje cuaresmal. El Santo padre sugiere que la pregunta inquietante. Solamente la fe nos Indianapolis El Papa dijo: “Las palabras de Jesús Cuaresma es la época ideal para aceptar son una exhortación a examinar cómo son el doble reto de la enseñanza de Jesús. tratados los niños en nuestras familias, en Debemos “acoger” a los hermanos más Las intenciones vocationales del Arzobispo Buechlein para marzo la sociedad civil y en la Iglesia. Asimismo, pequeños. Y debemos “convertirnos” en Los jóvenes: que ellos acepten el ánimo del Espíritu Santo, para que puedan discernir son un estímulo para descubrir la sencillez uno de los últimos. Tal como él nos su papel en la Iglesia, especialmente la llamada de Dios a hacerse sacerdote y entrar en y la confianza que el creyente debe recuerda: “Sólo aquél que se hace uno de una vida religiosa. desarrollar, imitando al Hijo de Dios, el los ‘últimos’ puede acoger con amor al Page 6 The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004

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The Anderson University Chorale, under the direction of Mondays through Fridays during Lent at St. Patrick Chapel celebrated by Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general. Break- Richard Sowers, will perform a concert of sacred music at inside St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., fast and networking will follow in Priory Hall at 7 a.m. The 8 p.m. on March 13 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 in Indianapolis. Morning Prayer will begin at 7:30 a.m. and guest speaker will be Sue Hansen, founder of Camp Aware- N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. The concert is part of the Evening Prayer will start at 5:15 p.m. There will also be an ness. The cost is $10. Reservations are required. For more chorale’s 2004 spring tour through Ohio, Michigan, Wiscon- opportunity for prayer at 12:40 p.m. each weekday, immedi- information or to make a reservation, call 317-435-3447 or sin, Illinois and Indiana. Admission is free. For more infor- ately after the 12:10 p.m. daily Mass. On Mondays, there e-mail [email protected]. mation, call the Cathedral parish office at 317-634-4519. will be the praying of the rosary, on Tuesdays there will be Stations of the Cross, on Wednesdays there will be a half- The Kevin Barry Division of the Ancient Order of Hibern- The Birthline Guild will present its annual fashion show hour pipe organ recital, on Thursdays the rosary will be ians will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with “The Sounds of and luncheon, titled “Love Works Magic,” on March 20 at prayed again, and on Fridays there will be the Litany of the Ireland” on March 14 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., in Carmel, Ind. The Holy Name and the Stations of the Cross. Confessions are Washington St., in Indianapolis. The event is a special enter- event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a social and continue at also heard Monday through Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to tainment program featuring The Irish Aires, Richens-Timm noon with a luncheon. Fashions will be presented by J. She- noon. For more information, call the parish office at 317- Academy of Irish Dance and the Indianapolis Children’s pard and Chocolate Soup. The cost of the event is a $25 635-2021. Choir. The annual Hibernian Breakfast will start at noon, and donation. Reservations must be made by March 13. For will be followed by the concert at 2:30 p.m. All are invited. more information or to make a reservation, call 317-466- Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 South- Tickets are $30 per person or $15 per child. For more infor- 9656. eastern Ave., in Indianapolis, will host two discussions in mation, call Brian Cunningham at 317-881-1108. To reserve March in parish conference room B. Father Steven Schwab, tickets, call Chuck McGinley at 317-359-7147. † The archdiocese will host its next Young Adult Mass at pastor, will lead a discussion titled “Catholic Position on 5 p.m. on March 14 in the chapel in the administration the Morality of War” at 7 p.m. on March 10. He will dis- building on the campus of Marian College, 3200 Cold cuss weapons of mass destruction, pre-emptive strikes, Spring Road, in Indianapolis. A reception will follow in the humanitarian intervention, guerilla warfare and psychologi- U.S. Conference of college’s Ruth Lilly Student Center. The Mass is designed cal techniques of interrogation. Father Joseph Rautenburg, Catholic Bishops’ Office for Catholics, single or married, in their 20s and 30s. It part-time chaplain at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis offers an opportunity to meet young Catholics and deepen and an archdiocesan consultant on ethics and bioethics, will for Film and Broadcasting each person’s relationship with God. For more information, lead a discussion titled “Catholic Principles for Making call 317-423-2302 or e-mail indyyoungadultmass@ Decisions on Life Issues” at 7 p.m. on March 24. He will movie ratings yahoo.com. cover stem-cell research, human cloning, infertility, birth control and euthanasia. For more information, call 317-359- Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (Touchstone) The Archdiocesan Deacon Formation Program will 6075. Rated A-II (Adults and Adolescents) because of the- present another installment in a monthly series of informa- matic elements and brief, mildly crass expressions. tional programs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14 at The Friday Morning Networking Group will meet at Rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) by the St. Andrew Parish, 235 S. 5th St., in Richmond. At 1 p.m., 6:30 a.m. on March 12 at Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, director of deacon forma- St., in Indianapolis. The morning will start with Mass, The Passion of the Christ (Newmarket) tion, will provide information about the order of deacons Rated A-III (Adults) because of gory scenes of torture and give an overview of the formation program. This will be VIPs . . . and crucifixion, a suicide and some frightening repeated at each of the sessions. At 2 p.m., the main pro- images. gram will begin. Advance registration is requested. For more Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. information or to register, call 317-236-1491 or 800-382- Matthew and Anna 9836, ext. 1491, or e-mail deaconformation@ (Matthews) Dillane, mem- Twisted (Paramount) archindy.org. bers of St. Mark the Evange- Rated L (Limited Adult Audience) because of several list Parish in Indianapolis, cel- sexual encounters with fleeting rear nudity, recurring There will be a Healing Mass on March 5 at St. Luke ebrated their 60th wedding images of crime scene gore, some brief violence, as Parish, 7575 Holiday Dr. E., in Indianapolis. The evening, anniversary on March 4. The well as frequent rough and crude language. hosted by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of central couple was married on that Rated R (Restricted) by the MPAA. † Indiana, will begin with teaching at 7 p.m., songs of praise date in 1944 at St. John the and worship at 7:30 p.m., then Mass and a healing service. Evangelist Church in Indiana- For more information, call Len Bielski at 317-937-6709 polis. They have three chil- (day) or 317-797-2460 (cell). dren: Susan Powell, Theresa and Matthew Dillane Jr. They have six grandchildren and The Liturgy of the Hours will be celebrated on two great-grandchildren. † ‘‘Help us to help others'' Need for

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resolve the situation there peacefully. ful governmental transition could take place. They said, CNS photo from Reuters The pope made the remarks on Feb. 29, shortly before however, that a political solution should not be imposed Feb. 29 after the president Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigned and left from outside. It should come from Haitians, they said. resigned from office and went the country. The sources said they saw several hopeful signs that into exile. Pope John Paul II Aristide, a former Catholic priest, was the first demo- the political transition could occur without a bloodbath. urged Haitians and the interna- cratically elected president of Haiti, but had come under For one thing, they said, rebel leader Guy Philippe was tional community to resolve increasing criticism for repression and corruption. not demanding political power and had promised his sol- the situation peacefully and to The pope, speaking at a noon blessing before several diers would cooperate fully with international forces. make decisions for the good of thousand pilgrims, said he was following the “worrisome The Organization of American States has proposed a the country. and painful news” from Haiti. plan under which the Haitian government, the opposition “In the face of this situation, I feel the duty to invite and the international community would form a panel that all Haitians to have the courage and humility to make the would pave the way for elections. At the press conference, sponsored by the Ecumenical decisions necessary for the good of the country,” he said. At a Washington press conference on Feb. 27, Program on Central America and the Caribbean, Bishop “While I encourage the diplomatic efforts of the inter- Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton of Detroit criti- Gumbleton said that “the vast majority of Haitians, national community and ask for a generous commitment cized U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, in particular, according to a recent poll, recognize Aristide as a leader on the part of humanitarian organizations, I send a special for demonstrably lacking support for Haiti. who stands for their fundamental interests.” † blessing to the Haitian people,” he said. Aristide, who appeared unable to stop an armed rebel- lion, resigned under U.S. pressure. Within hours of his departure, a small contingent of U.S. troops was headed toward the impoverished Caribbean nation to serve as peacekeepers. St. Thomas Aquinas parishioner Joseph Zelenka of Indianapolis had planned to travel to Haiti on Feb. 29 to Once again, St.Vincent is a top hospital for visit St. Jean-Marie parishioners in Belle Riviere, but his flight was cancelled due to the conflict. neurologyneurologyneurology, neurosurgery and cardiovascular care. Father Valerie Rebecca, pastor of St. Antoine de And once again, we’re the only Indiana hospital Paduoa Parish in Petite Riviere and Aristide’s cousin, was visiting Our Lady of Mount Parish in Carmel, Ind., in the listed among America’s best in these categories by Lafayette Diocese, when the conflict worsened last week. Zelenka and Father Rebecca were going to travel U.S. News & World Report. Which means if you’re together by car from Port-au-Prince to the rural parishes last weekend. looking for high-level, compassionate treatment for Father Rebecca was still in Miami on March 1 waiting for air travel to resume to Haiti so he could return to his the brain, spine or heart, you’ll find it close to home. parish. The South African government said it would consider Many thanks to our caregivers and associates. granting asylum to Aristide, but had not yet received a formal request, the British news agency Reuters reported The honor is all yours. on March 1. The Vatican had no official comment on Aristide’s res- ignation, but informed Vatican sources said it appeared

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It said that 68 percent of the allegations CNS photo by Paul Haring were made against priests ordained between 1950 and 1979, while priests ordained after 1979 accounted for 10.7 percent of the allegations. For the entire 52-year period, “the problem was indeed widespread and affected more than 95 percent of the dioceses and approximately 60 percent of religious communities,” said the study. The study was based on detailed ques- tionnaires returned by 195 of the 202 dioceses, Eastern eparchies and other ecclesial territories tied to the United States. This 97 percent compliance was “an extraordi- narily high response rate,” said the study. Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein issued a report last month on the extent of sexual abuse allegation made in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from 1950 to 2002. Since National Review Board members Robert S. 1950, the archdiocese has received suffi- Bennett and Justice Anne M. Burke listen as an cient information to support allegations of investigator for the John Jay College study on sexual abuse of minors by 20 priests and clerical sexual abuse of minors gives an 12 laypersons who were serving on behalf overview of the findings on Feb. 27 at the of the Church. Of the 20 archdiocesan National Press Club in Washington. The study priests whose allegations were found revealed that 4,392 clerics had been accused of credible, nine are deceased, six have sexual abuse against 10,667 alleged victims. resigned from the priesthood and five have been removed from active ministry. All accused, 929 were religious priests, it 12 laypersons resigned or were terminated. said. “The abuse of minors is a horrible Regarding substantiated allegations offense against the dignity and innocence of against priests in ministry at the time, the the human person,” said Archbishop most common action by Church authorities Buechlein. “It is particularly tragic when it was to send the priest for medical evalua- is committed by someone ministering on tion or treatment, said the study. behalf of the Church. Again, I wish to say No action was taken against a priest in to victims that I am sorry. This violation 10 percent of the allegations, and in 6 per- should never have happened to you. Please cent of the allegations the priests were rep- forgive us.” rimanded and returned to ministry, reported Archbishop Buechlein said the informa- the study. Other actions included suspend- tion collected from the study will be used ing priests involved in 29 percent of the by Church leaders to continue to examine allegations and placing priests involved in how such abuse happened and what can be 24 percent of the allegations on administra- done to prevent it. tive leave, it said. “We need to continue to seek effective The study listed the main characteristics ways to help victim-survivors find healing of the sex abuse incidents reported. These and peace,”Archbishop Buechlein said. “We included: cent, had only one victim, said the study. A harassment to penile penetration. It said will continue to explore what characteristics • An overwhelming majority of the vic- further 27 percent had two or three victims, that most of the abusers engaged in multiple of human personality might be early indica- tims, 81 percent, were males. The most vul- it added. types of abuses. tors of a pedophile or one who preys on nerable were boys aged 11 to 14, represent- Slightly more than 3 percent of the Only 9 percent of the accused performed teens, especially as we continue to evaluate ing more than 40 percent of the victims. accused priests had 10 or more victims and acts limited to improper touching over the candidates for the priesthood and other min- This goes against the trend in the general these 149 priests accounted for abuse of victim’s clothes, said the study. istries in the Church.” U.S. society where the main problem is 2,960 victims, representing almost 28 per- Slightly more than 27 percent of the alle- The national study also contains data men abusing girls. cent of the allegations. gations involved a cleric performing oral from 60 percent of the religious communi- • A majority of the victims were post- Although most of the incidents occurred sex and 25 percent involved penile penetra- ties in the United States representing pubescent adolescents with a small percent- before 1985, two-thirds of the allegations tion or attempted penile penetration, 80 percent of the religious priests. age of the priests accused of abusing chil- have been reported since 1993. reported the study. At the news conference, Gerald Lynch, dren who had not reached puberty. Regarding the drop-off in reported inci- Most of the allegations involved touch- president of John Jay College, said the • Most of the accused committed a vari- dents after 1985, Robert Bennett, National ing over or under clothing. study was “accurate and comprehensive” ety of sex acts involving serious sexual Review Board member, said at the news The study said sexual abuse “includes regarding child sex abuse in the Church. offenses. conference that it was in part due to bishops contacts or interactions between a child and “This was not a sampling. We had an • The most frequent context for abuse becoming alarmed about the situation in the an adult when the child is being used as an entire population,” said Lynch. was a social event and many priests social- 1980s and ‘90s and starting to take preven- object of sexual gratification for the adult.” Karen Terry, John Jay principal investi- ized with the families of victims. tive measures. It added that the abuse does not have to gator for the study, said that “it is possible • Abuses occurred in a variety of places John Jay’s Terry, however, was cautious involve force or genital or physical contact. the bishops are not giving us everything.” with the most common being the residence about the statistical drop-off. She noted that Almost one-third of the accused But based on the data and Church of the priest. there is generally a lapse of several years “showed a history of substance abuse, ques- requests for help in getting information to “Like in the general population, child between a sex abuse incident and the mak- tions about his ‘fitness for ministry’ or researchers, “this was a good faith effort to sex abuse in the Catholic Church appears to ing of a public allegation. She said many behavioral problems,” said the study. provide information,” she said. be committed by men close to the children allegations about events in the 1990s may Almost 7 percent of the accused were The number of permanent deacons they allegedly abuse, many appear to use not have been reported yet. reported to have been abused as children, it accused was 41, about one-quarter of 1 per- grooming tactics to entice children into The John Jay study said that pedophilia, added. cent of the permanent deacons ordained complying with the abuse, and the abuse an attraction to pre-pubescent children diag- Regarding action by civil authorities, the during the period. The number is so small occurs in the home of the alleged abuser or nosed as a psychiatric disease, was a study said that “3 percent of all priests that the survey includes the figure in the victim,” said the study. smaller part of the sex abuse problem. It against whom allegations were made were overall total for priests. Enticements included buying the minor said that 22 percent of the victims were convicted and about 2 percent received Child sex abuse was more prevalent gifts, letting the victim drive a car and tak- under 10. It added that 51 percent were prison sentences.” among diocesan clergy. Allegations were ing youths to sporting events, said the study. 11 to 14 years old and 27 percent were The study said that the data gathered will made against 4.3 percent of the diocesan The concentration of abuse was among a 15 to 17 years old. be used for more detailed future reports and priests and 2.5 percent of the religious small percentage of the accused priests, Regarding offenses, the study cata- analysis on aspects of the clergy sex abuse priests, said the study. Of the total clergy while most of the priests accused, 56 per- loged more than 20 ranging from verbal situation. †

Where can I find a copy Indiana Law Who should I contact if I would like to report a of the sexual misconduct Indiana law requires case of abuse to the archdiocese? policies and procedures suspected child abuse or neglect of the archdiocese? You can contact: to be reported to the local Child Suzanne L. Yakimchick Protective Services agency Go to: www.archindy.org Victim Assistance Coordinator and Chancellor Hotline: 800-800-5556 Archdiocese of Indianapolis or a local law P.O. Box 1410 enforcement agency. Indianapolis, IN 46206-1410 317-236-7325 or 800-382-9836, ext. 7325 The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004 Page 9 Report says clergy sexual abuse brought ‘smoke of Satan’ into Church

WASHINGTON (CNS)—In its report failure properly to explain celibacy and nearly 110,000 priests who served in between homosexual orientation and Feb. 27 on the causes of the U.S. clergy prepare seminarians for a celibate life has U.S. dioceses and religious orders from homosexual activity, the board concluded, sexual abuse crisis, the National Review contributed to it,” it said. 1950 to 2002. (The number of accused “The paramount question in this area must Board said “grievously sinful” acts of The review board’s 145-page report is priests includes 41 permanent deacons.) be whether a candidate for the priesthood priests and inaction by bishops let “the titled “A Report on the Crisis in the Among diocesan priests, 4.3 percent were is capable of living a chaste, celibate life, smoke of Satan” enter the Church. Catholic Church in the United States.” accused of abuse; among those in reli- not what that candidate’s sexual orienta- “As a result, the Church itself has been It was released on Feb. 27 at a press gious orders, 2.5 percent were accused. tion must be. deeply wounded. Its ability to speak conference in Washington along with a It also noted that the study found “But given the nature of the problem of clearly and credibly on moral issues has massive research study, “The Nature and 81 percent of the abuse victims were male clergy sexual abuse of minors, the realities been seriously impaired,” said the all-lay Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors by and 78 percent were between the ages of of the culture today and the male-oriented board, which the bishops established in Catholic Priests and Deacons in the 11 and 17. It noted that most of the atmosphere of the seminary, a more 2002 to monitor their efforts to bring an United States 1950-2002.” The board reported allegations of sexual abuse, searching inquiry is necessary for a homo- end to sexual abuse of minors by priests. commissioned that study, which was con- 84 percent, occurred in the 1960s, ‘70s sexually oriented man by those who Among the many ways the crisis can be ducted by the John Jay College of and ‘80s. Only 9.7 percent went back to decide whether he is suitable for the semi- viewed, it said, “the board believes that Criminal Justice in New York. the 1950s and only 6.2 percent occurred in nary and for ministry,” it said. the overriding paradigm that characterizes The board based its report on a review the years 1990-2002. The board noted in passing that there the crisis is one of sinfulness”—priests of the history of the sexual abuse crisis, a “The data appear to support the view were “other issues relating to celibacy” committing grave sins against children review of the John Jay findings and inter- expressed by many [interviewees] that the that were “beyond the scope of this and bishops committing grave sins of fail- views over the past 18 months with more crisis has an epidemic character—explod- report.” It highlighted one: “Numerous ing “to protect their people from preda- than 85 people, including victims, ing in the late 1960s and subsiding in the witnesses told the board that they believe tors.” priests, bishops, Vatican officials, lay 1980s,” it said. there were more incidents of sexual rela- The often scathing report was an leaders and professionals in a variety of The board said in the past 10 to 15 years tionships between a priest and a consent- unprecedented lay critique of Catholic fields. dioceses and seminaries have increasingly ing adult woman or man than between a hierarchical policies and practices, written Robert S. Bennett, the Washington used psychological tests, background priest and a minor.” at the behest of the bishops themselves. attorney who headed the board’s research checks and more sophisticated means of Any such conduct by a priest is In their “Charter for the Protection of committee, highlighted the main points of identifying “red flags” of personality dis- “gravely immoral” and “Church leaders Children and Young People” adopted at the report at the press conference. orders or psychosexual dysfunction to cannot allow such conduct to occur with- their June 2002 meeting in Dallas, the He also asked reporters to take the screen out unfit seminary applicants. out consequences,” the board said. bishops established the review board. Part occasion to alert Americans to the fact “The significant decrease in reported On the central topic of sexual abuse of of the mandate they gave it was to that “the abuse of minors is a national acts of sexual abuse of minors among minors, the board said many Church lead- develop two separate studies on the clergy problem.” priests ordained since 1990 may serve as ers “failed to appreciate the harm suffered sexual abuse crisis—one on its nature and That is “no excuse” for the abuse of some evidence that these screening proce- by victims of sexual abuse by priests, the scope and another on its context and children at the hands of priests, he said, dures are generally effective,” it said. seriousness of the underlying misconduct causes. but “the children of America are in pain Franciscan Sister Katarina M. Schuth and the frequency of the abuse. The board called the bishops’ charter “a and no one is paying attention to them. No of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, It sharply criticized bishops’ “mis- milestone in the history of the Church in one wants to talk about this problem.” Minn., one of the nation’s leading placed reliance upon myopic legal America.” Among issues the board addressed con- researchers on U.S. seminaries, told advice.” “As a result of the implementation of cerning abusive priests were questions of Catholic News Service two days before Asserting that bishops must be pastors the charter ... the board is confident that seminary formation, celibacy and homo- the report was released that seminaries first, it said, “Far too many Church lead- effective measures are in place today to sexual orientation. have made “great improvement” in devel- ers did not deal with victims in a pastoral help ensure the safety of children and Key problems with bishops who kept oping more comprehensive celibacy forma- fashion. ... Bishops and other Church young people in the Church,” the board abusive priests in ministry, he said, tion programs over the past 10 to 15 years. leaders rarely spoke personally with vic- said. included a failure to reach out to victims Between nationwide studies she did in tims of sexual abuse.” One of the primary solutions it offered and speak with them, protective attitudes 1989 and 1999, seminaries’ emphasis on “Clericalism contributed to a culture of to prevent a recurrence of the problem is toward their priests, “too much faith in that aspect of formation “increased secrecy,” it said. It said the legitimate val- better screening and celibacy formation of psychiatrists” and a lack of information- greatly,” she said, and responses to a fol- ues of confidentiality and privacy rights of priesthood candidates in seminaries, to sharing with one another that could have low-up survey she conducted in 2002 accused priests “should not be allowed to assure that those ordained are really pre- helped them realize earlier that the prob- showed further progress. trump the duty to keep children safe from pared to live healthy, chaste lives as celi- lem was of “epidemic proportion.” The board report addressed a wide harm or to investigate claims of sexual bate priests. Many bishops breached their responsi- range of other issues in the Church’s han- abuse against clerics and respond appro- “Seminaries must deal with issues of bilities as pastors and put their heads in dling of the sexual abuse crisis. priately.” sexual conduct more openly and more the sand. ... These leadership failures are Noting the preponderance of adolescent The board condemned bishops’ preoc- forthrightly. ... It is vital that bishops, shameful to the life of the Church,” he males among the victims of clerical sexual cupation with secrecy and avoiding scan- provincials [religious-order superiors] and said. abuse of minors, the board devoted sev- dal before the massive revelations of seminary rectors ensure that seminaries In its report, the board summarized eral pages of its report to the question of 2002 forced them to confront the problem create a climate and a culture conducive to some of the John Jay study’s main find- what role sexual orientation of priests publicly. chastity,” it said. ings. played in the abuse scandal. “At heart,” it said, “this was a failure of “Although the discipline of celibacy is It noted that the study found 10,667 From interviews, evidence and a study Church leadership, which lacked the not itself a cause of the current crisis, a minor victims accusing 4,392 of the of Church teachings distinguishing See REPORT, page 10 Pianos For homes, churches, and schools Huge selection. . . 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soon find its business drying up. REPORT “The lack of alternative treatment goals continued from page 9 [besides return to active ministry] increased the propensity of some treat- vision to recognize that, unless nipped in ment centers to become advocates for the CNS photo by Paul Haring the bud, the problems would only grow patient-priests,” the board said. until they no longer could be contained ... Major recommendations the board sowing seeds for greater upheaval in the made for the future were: long term.” • Further study and analysis of the “Even today, some bishops and priests causes and context of the crisis, including fail to address the issue of clerical sexual ongoing diocesan audits of compliance abuse in a sufficiently open manner,” the with the charter, like that conducted last board said. It said addressing the scandal year, and periodic review of the effective- openly is critical to preaching the Gospel ness of current policies. itself, the central mission of the Church. • Enhanced screening and formation of In reviewing the history of the scandal, priesthood candidates and better monitor- the board also criticized the Vatican for ing of priests’ lives, ministry, morale and what it described as responding too slowly well-being after ordination. to U.S. bishops’ efforts in the 1990s to • “Increased sensitivity and effective- develop more expeditious ways to remove ness in responding to allegations of child abusers from ministry and from the abuse,” including re-examination of cur- priesthood. But it said from recent board rent litigation strategies to give pastoral meetings with several top Vatican officials responses a priority over legal tactics. “it was clear that the Holy See is now • “Greater accountability of bishops Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe, N.M., answers questions from the media on Feb. 27 in devoting significant attention and and other Church leaders,” including Washington following the release of a study and separate report on clergy sexual abuse. resources to the current crisis.” “meaningful lay consultation” in the Vatican officials interviewed by the selection of bishops and greater use by did not hide./ I said, ‘I confess my faults abuse scandal, the board said, faith in a board included Cardinals Joseph bishops of the consultative and delibera- to the Lord,’/ and you took away the guilt possibility of renewal lies in reliance on Ratzinger, Francis Arinze, Alfonso Lopez tive bodies established or allowed in of my sin.” Jesus’ teaching that “for human beings Trujillo and J. Francis Stafford, one of the Church law. In the face of the “sordid history of this is impossible, but for God all things highest-ranking Americans in Rome. • Better interaction of Church leaders misdeeds” found in the clergy sexual are possible.” † Cardinal Ratzinger heads the Congre- with civil authorities in dealing with allegation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which gations of abuse and in reaching “reason- holds direct jurisdiction over all cases able terms” of agreement about questions Bishops say reports show sad reality worldwide involving sexual crimes of boundaries between internal Church against minors by clerics. authority and the rights and obligations of of priests who preyed on young The board also said that “staffs of treat- civil authority. ment centers must shoulder some of the • “Less secrecy, more transparency and WASHINGTON (CNS)—The picture causes and context of sexual abuse within blame” for frequently recommending to a greater openness to the gifts that all that emerges from two new reports on the the Church. bishops that a man be returned to a parish members of the Church bring to her.” extent and causes of the Catholic Church’s After a press conference at the National or other relatively unrestricted ministry The National Review Board report sexual abuse crisis is “sadly, one of those Press Club in Washington where the docu- after treatment—often leading to new ended with a poetic “coda” quoting who broke faith with their people, their ments were released, Bishop Gregory and opportunities for the priest to abuse other Psalm 32 to contrast the festering disease priesthood and their religious vows to use four other Church officials held their own minors. of hidden guilt with the healing power of their sacred position to prey on the young press conference. But it suggested there appeared to have the “honest admission of guilt.” and vulnerable,” said the president of the Joining the USCCB president were been a destructive dynamic going on— “As long as I kept silent,” the quoted U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop Harry J. Flynn of St. Paul- bishops expected the treatment centers to portion of the psalm says, “my bones Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Minneapolis, chairman of the bishops’ Ad “cure” their patients, so any center that wasted away;/ I groaned all the day .../ Belleville, Ill., told reporters after the Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse; failed to offer optimistic prognoses would Then I declared my sin to you;/ my guilt I Feb. 27 release of the research and analy- Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of sis that “the terrible history recorded here Milwaukee, chairman of the bishops’ is history.” Committee on Priestly Life and Ministry; While the bishops “did not need this Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa additional evidence to know that many Fe, N.M., USCCB secretary; and Sulpician have been harmed” by those acting in the Father Ronald D. Witherup, president of Church’s name, the new evidence “serves the Conference of Major Superiors of Got as an urgent summons to act as fully as Men. possible in reaching out to victims,” he The John Jay study reported that said. 4,392 priests and deacons were accused of The John Jay College of Criminal sexual abuse involving 10,667 people in Questions? Justice released a statistical study titled the 50-year period studied. That amounts “The Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse to accusations against about 4 percent of of Minors by Catholic Priests and the estimated 110,000 priests who served Find the answers in the Deacons in the United States 1950-2002.” in the country during that period. It was accompanied by “A Report on the The study also compiled data about the new, 2004 edition of the Crisis in the Catholic Church in the ages of those abused, the years in which it United States” by the National Review occurred and when it was reported, and Directory and Yearbook Board, the panel of lay people commis- the amount of money spent by dioceses in for the Archdiocese of sioned by the bishops to evaluate the See BISHOPS, page 20 Indianapolis.

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By Daniel S. Mulhall factors are all necessary, interrelated and intertwined. There is a focus in the Church today While the Church has offered more on adult faith formation that may seem formal instruction for its young members new to us. But faith formation is an for millennia, most adult formation Northwest Indiana Catholic ancient practice. opportunities happened informally and What is new are the conscious efforts sporadically within normal family and being made by parishes and dioceses to parish activities. provide formation opportunities for Through the loving interaction that Photo by Karen Callaway, adults. These opportunities are needed took place between people in extended because such significant changes have families and in close parish communities, occurred within families and parish com- we learned to respect others, to care for munities in the last 50 years. the poor, to heal the sick and to show The term “adult faith formation” pro- compassion for those less fortunate than vides many other types of opportunities ourselves. for people to grow and mature in faith. Formal instruction didn’t continue for The word “faith” can mean the religious most people after childhood because they beliefs we live by, the internal commitment had learned the basic beliefs of the Church. we make to those beliefs, the gift from God Because the basics didn’t change, there was that allows us to accept the beliefs as true little need to teach them again. The beliefs and the actions we take to live committed were reinforced continually during the lives guided by those beliefs. never-ending formation process that We can grow in faith by learning new occurred in family and parish life. things about our beliefs, becoming closer In a time of strong extended families to God through them and making them and close parish communities, we learned the guiding principles by which we live. what it meant to be Catholic from the Our faith is shaped by many factors, wisdom and actions of others. We learned Through adult faith formation, we can provide people with correct information about the issues of today including our relationships with other through word and deed to choose right and offer them opportunities to have serious discussions guided by faith. Regina Barzyk prays in front people, how we experience God acting in from wrong, to play fair and to make of a relic of St. Juan Diego on July 28, 2003, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Michigan City, Ind. our lives, the decisions we make and the moral choices. consequences of those decisions. Our identities as people of faith were decisions were made and eventually being what Catholics believe and shows them Three factors that influence our faith shaped by their expectations and by the included in making those decisions. how Catholics act, other voices and lives greatly are what the Church believes pressures that those expectations placed Sadly, much of the formation that once forces within the culture will influence and teaches, the beliefs and practices of upon us. As we moved from adolescence happened in families and parishes no them to believe and act outside the faith. our extended family, and the beliefs and into adulthood, we learned what it meant longer does. Because of changes in soci- Adults today face issues that our practices of our parish community. These to be a Catholic adult by watching how ety, parishes lost much of this former ancestors never confronted. Furthermore, sense of community. they confront those issues without the How often is serious conversation strong family and parish ties that they Special needs affect faith formation about important issues affecting faith and once had. life actually a part of today’s parish life? Through adult faith formation, we can By David Gibson grams, provides a yearlong basic forma- Once parishes were the settings for provide people with correct information tion experience, conducts a two-year discussions on labor rights, political can- about these issues, offer them opportuni- Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, ministry formation program and is a didates and causes, and issues such as ties to have serious discussions guided by Ariz., has numerous ideas for adult faith satellite for a Catholic college to pro- prohibition and gambling. But parishes no faith, pray together for guidance and wis- formation. One is to “try lots of vide a degree program for parishioners. longer tend to serve that role, perhaps out dom, and be public witnesses to Catholic approaches” because “people think, act This is not possible for every parish, but of fear of offending a potential donor or belief and behavior. and feel differently than others” and no a diversity of approaches is possible and losing their tax-exempt status. If it is going to happen now, it will single effort “will reach everyone.” helpful.” And family members have become happen because we make it happen. I People today “expect choices” and Bishop Kicanas also advises parishes extended across great distances, robbing conclude that we must plan for and make “no magic bullet” will “ground all peo- to “target special needs” because people them of much of their influence and abil- adult faith formation an intentional part of ple in the faith,” Bishop Kicanas said in respond when needed nourishment is ity to shape our lives. When familial Church life. As the General Directory for a 2003 speech. offered. bonds are weakened by distance, family Catechesis—a Vatican document— “Some people will be attracted to “People’s needs drive behavior to values and attitudes lose their potential explains, we must give adult faith forma- Bible study, some to parish missions; some extent,” he said, so parish leaders to shape and reinforce attitudes and tion the best of our resources. some people are willing to participate should spend time examining their com- behavior. in lengthy programs of formation,” munity’s needs to determine the best The Church is concerned about adult (Daniel Mulhall is assistant secretary for Bishop Kicanas said. “One parish types of adult faith formation. faith formation today because it recog- catechesis and inculturation in the teaches during liturgy regularly, holds nizes that unless it intentionally offers U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ evening and weekend formation pro- (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † opportunities to help adults understand Education Secretariat.) † Discussion Point Formation includes faith-sharing This Week’s Question Catholics, to act on these mandates as embodied in Catholic social teaching. Knowing the rationale and Describe an adult education or faith-sharing event that you participated in and found to be beneficial. inspiration behind our worship, teachings and traditions has allowed my faith to bloom ... [into a] power- “Last year, I took part in a ‘Just Faith’ program.... It’s fully relevant path for building a personal and commu- a mixture of faith-sharing and education. It’s a nal relationship with God in a society that daily poses 30-week program, and it was transforming to me challenging material, moral and spiritual questions.” because it made me more aware of Catholic social teachings.” (Suzanne Ryan, Manchester, Conn.) (Monica Butta, Hydes, Md.) “Right now, we [St. Luke Parish in St. Paul, Minn.] Lend Us Your Voice are in a long-range planning process to renovate our An upcoming edition asks: Did you, or someone you worship space, and this process in and of itself is a know, ever experience something you first deemed a

faith-sharing journey for me and for the others Northwest Indiana Catholic involved.” (Jeanne Messersmith, St. Paul, Minn.) failure, only to find out later that it had prompted steps that allowed greater happiness to enter your life? “An introductory session to the ‘Just Faith’ program, [a] daylong session, challenged us to reflect on the To respond for possible publication, write to Faith scriptural traditions and mandates for creating an alter- Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. native community of justice and peace and, as 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Karen Callaway, Page 12 The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Research for the Church/ James D. Davidson When a pope condemned Americanism (II) A religious profile Second of three columns institutions because they allow us our Ireland was the future head of the schis- whole liberty for goodness and allow us to matic American Church, and that “the of American In 1898, a book with the satirical title spread more and more the action of reli- Ireland party is full of doctrinal audacity; Is Father Hecker a Saint? was printed in gion and the influence of the Church. If it allies itself shamelessly with the adolescents France. An attack on that were what they call Americanism, Protestants against Catholics, and it has Father Isaac Thomas wherein is the harm? the support of the American govern- Sociologist Christian Smith and a num- Hecker by Abbe “But no, they are using the word like a ment.” ber of collaborators are studying the reli- Charles Maignen, it scarecrow; they want to suggest a per- Archbishop Ireland fought back with a gious beliefs and was a malicious jum- verse tendency of a doctrine not only sus- nine-page letter to the Vatican’s Cardinal behaviors of American ble of accusations and picious but clearly erroneous and even Secretary of State protesting the “calum- adolescents. They distortions. Since it heretical. Well, I can guarantee that all nies, palpable exaggerations” in Maignen’s recently reported the had the imprimatur of this is false, unfair, slanderous. I have no book. He said that the book could do great following findings. Dominican Father hesitation in affirming that you have not harm in America because it criticized what 1. The majority of Albert Lepidi, the in the whole world an episcopate, a clergy, the author called Americanism. American youth are master of the Sacred and believers more fundamentally “For the American people,” he wrote, religious insofar as Palace in the Vatican, it gave the impres- Catholic, firmer in their faith, and more “the word Americanism is sacred, a sym- they affiliate with sion that it had the approval of Rome. devoted to the Holy See.” bol of everything they hold dear, their some religious group This was too much for Cardinal James Archbishop John Ireland had been in civil and political institutions.” or tradition. Gibbons. He wrote a strong letter to the the thick of this fight from the beginning He alluded to the fact that he himself About 25 percent are Catholic and Holy See protesting “this incriminating since he had written the introduction to had been accused of being “on the point another 25 percent are Baptist. Thirteen tendency,” “perverse insinuations” and the English version of The Life of Father of starting a schism,” and emphasized that percent say they have no religious affilia- “revolting calumnies.” Hecker. He had spoken in France in sup- he and all other American bishops “have tion. The cardinal declared: “I could hardly port of the Third Republic, so the French only one system—that of the Holy See; 2. The number of American adolescents believe my eyes to read such atrocities. royalists were quick to involve him. have only one kind of ideas—that of the within the Christian tradition has been What do they mean when they talk about Abbe Maignen claimed that Arch- Holy See. They [the bishops] obey the declining gradually over the last 25 years. Americanism in relation to this episcopate bishop Ireland’s visit to France “greatly least word that comes from Rome. In The number claiming to be Protestant and this clergy? Of course we love our contributed to spread and accelerate the what instance have we not followed the has declined by 10 percent, while the num- country and are devoted to it; we like its movement.” He claimed that Archbishop wish of the pope?” ber of Catholic adolescents has declined by 1 percent. Meanwhile, the number belong- Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes ing to some “other religion” has increased by 5 percent, as has the number of adolescents who do not belong to any religion. There’s plenty of guilt to go around 3. About half of American adolescents regularly participate in religious organiza- This end-of-winter, dreary Lenten sea- connected to sins of the flesh, such as disabled kids sometimes feel misplaced tions in the form of religious service atten- son is the time when we reconnoiter masturbation or fornication. guilt over producing children with serious dance and participation in religious youth before launching our To the nonreligious freewheelers, this handicaps. Or adult children of parents groups. Easter springtime was trivial activity in which most people with dementia feel guilty because they Young people who attend church also renewal. It’s time to indulged now and then, so what was the can’t take care of them at home. tend to participate in other religious activi- look inside, determine fuss? After all, it wasn’t murder. Still, We feel guilty about the homeless, the ties, such as youth groups. When frequency where we are spiritu- Catholic or not, real sin produces real poor and the elderly without medical care. of church attendance is cross-tabulated ally and then recom- guilt. We suffer for victims of spousal abuse. with religious affiliation, Catholic young mit to the journey. Then we have collective guilt. That’s We are weighed down by sins committed people fall in the middle range, between Such consideration the kind the Germans are still paying for, by individuals or organizations we Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons and should, and does, in which members of societies don’t stand believed in, such as the Church or agen- Pentecostals (who attend most regularly), bring us to penance. up for what’s right until it’s too late. cies of government. and Buddhists, Quakers and Jews (who We expose our nasty American guilt is based on slavery, for the The question is, blame-laying being the attend least often). sins to the light so we can examine them, Japanese it’s imperialism and for many popular national sport that it is, who is 4. On the other hand, about half of regret them and put them behind us. Then European countries it’s colonialism. guilty? Are we responsible for all these American youth are not religiously active. the idea is, as Scripture says, to go and sin Now, I feel as bad as anyone about things? Those who rarely attend church services no more. these sins. Certainly I don’t condone slav- Well, yes and no. We’re human, which also tend not to be involved in other reli- Okay, fine. But when we start to con- ery or persecution of Jews or any other makes us guilty of original sin and, in gious activities. Also, “church attendance sider guilt in all its glorious manifesta- social crime. And I like to think that if I that sense, we’re all guilty of the wrongs trends among American high school tions, we should limit it to wrongs we’re were in a society that promulgated such in the world. But, being human also seniors reveal a slight, gradual decline in truly responsible for. There’s plenty of ideas, I’d stand up for what’s right. At gives us free will, and that’s where the regular attendance between the mid-1970s guilt personally and collectively to keep least, I hope I would. personal responsibility and the personal and the mid-1990s. us sorry through every Lent and then But that was then, and this is now. guilt come in. 5. The religious participation of some, without assuming more than we Shouldn’t we try personally to make posi- It helps to remember that God is in American adolescents declines with age. need to. tive changes in society and people’s mis- charge, not us. But, we are the ones Compared to younger adolescents (e.g., It used to be we had this thing called conceptions about each other, rather than responsible for choosing how, or if, we’ll eighth-graders), older adolescents (e.g., “Catholic guilt.” It went along with mean spend precious time beating ourselves up freely follow his will. 12th-graders) are less likely to claim a reli- nuns, imperial priests and feeling guilty over things that went on long ago? gious affiliation, attend church on a regular over sins the world considered arbitrary, Today we feel responsibility for all (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the basis or participate in a youth group. such as eating meat on meatless Fridays. kinds of things that are actually beyond Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- 6. Adolescent girls tend to be somewhat But, most of all, Catholic guilt was our control. For instance, parents of lar columnist for The Criterion.) † more religiously active than boys. Girls are somewhat more likely to attend church and also are more likely to Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister participate in other religious activities. 7. The religious participation of Trying to fix what’s broken during Lent American adolescents is somewhat differ- entiated by race. As I write this column, I cannot get commemorates James Garfield, the sec- lunch to spend time with God?” He also Race is related to religious affiliation, onto the Internet properly, and although ond U.S. president to be assassinated and warned, “Don’t do it for show like the with some groups (such as Lutherans and I can read my e-mail, the only president who functioned as a hypocrites. It’s a conversation between Jews) being predominantly white, while I’m not able to clergyman while in office.) you and God.” He also suggested, “Fast others are predominantly black (e.g., AME respond to it by com- I liked what Collins said about fasting whenever you need intensive prayer. and AME Zion) or Asia (e.g., Buddhists puter. I’m not yet and praying, which is necessary for spiri- Your appetite acts as a prayer alarm; and Hindus). The largest percent of sure what to do. In a tual balance. Lent is the perfect time to instead of eating your usual treat, you Catholic adolescents are white and way, going into Lent do this, beginning with regular morning pray. That keeps you focused all day.” Hispanic, with smaller percentages being mimics this situation and evening prayers. I also find walking I also liked the minister’s suggestion African-American and Asian. Overall, if I put myself into the treadmill or being in the “great out- about fasting: “To fast, just omit an item “African-American youth [are] most the machine’s place. I doors” excellent for prayer and medita- or two from your diet—something you involved, followed by white youth.” intermittently sense tion. would normally eat during the course of 8. The religious participation of God speaking to me, Collins wrote how incessant prayer is the day. Every time you get an appetite American adolescents varies somewhat by but I sometimes feel broken and unable unnecessary if family and friends are in for those items, you will be reminded of region of residence. to respond. Because it’s the Lenten sea- true need of our attention, but noted, “If your fast and that will remind you of the The region in which adolescents are son, I hope to get my spiritual act you think it necessary to have quality reason for your fast. … This can have most religious to the region in which they together, as well as boost communica- time with your children, how much immense spiritual benefit. You are sim- are least religious is the South, the tions with our Lord. more would God want quality time with ply using your belly as a spiritual Midwest and the West and the Northeast. As I wrote last week, I need to you?” snooze alarm.” For more details, see the Journal for the metaphorically go into the wilderness We must balance our energy, both I’m glad that I took notes when I Scientific Study of Religion, December with Christ, perhaps even climb a spiri- physically and spiritually. found the Rev. Collins’ Web site, which 2002. tual mountain to pray. “Jesus went to the mountain and is www.kencollins.com. Not long ago, I perused a Web site for prayed all night,” Collins added. “When (James D. Davidson is a professor of soci- Ken Collins, who is the Christian was the last time you prayed for 10 min- (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of ology at Purdue University in West Lafay- Church (Disciples of Christ) pastor of utes? … Jesus fasted 40 days and Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, ette, Ind. His most recent book is Lay Garfield Memorial Christian Church in 40 nights to prepare for his ministry. is a regular columnist for The Ministers and Their Spiritual Practices pub- McLean, Va. (The church When was the last time you skipped Criterion.) † lished by Our Sunday Visitor in 2003.) † The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004 Page 13

Seconday Sunday of Lent/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, March 8 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Sunday, March 7, 2004 John of God, religious Luke 16:19-31 Daniel 9:4b-10 • Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 He also reminds the Philippian Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13 Friday, March 12 Christians that they are “citizens” of • Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 6:36-38 Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28 • Luke 9:28b-36 heaven. This status came through, and in, their identity in faith with the Lord. Psalm 105:16-21 In Paul’s time, “citizen” referred to the Tuesday, March 9 Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 The Book of Genesis is the source of most elite. By no means was every resi- Frances of Rome, religious this Lenten weekend’s first reading. dent of the Roman Empire a citizen. Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Saturday, March 13 Often, because of Jesus, for example, was not a citizen. the intense, unending Jesus was executed by the terrifying Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 quarrelling about process of crucifixion, rather than by Matthew 23:1-12 Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12 Creation, Genesis is beheading, which was reserved for citi- Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 remembered solely zens. (Paul, a Roman citizen, died by Wednesday, March 10 because of its several beheading.) Jeremiah 18:18-20 Sunday, March 14 accounts of God’s cre- Citizenship conferred great privileges. Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16 Third Sunday of Lent ation of the world and The greatest privilege of citizens of of humanity. heaven, obviously, was to live with God. Matthew 20:17-28 Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Equally important St. Luke’s Gospel, the third reading, Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11 as creation, however, gives us the story of the Transfiguration. Thursday, March 11 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 to the ancient Hebrews was the reference This story appears elsewhere among Jeremiah 17:5-10 Luke 13:1-9 in Genesis to Abraham. Abraham, schol- the Gospels. ars believe, was an actual living person at Jesus appears with Moses and Elijah, one time. He is no mere literary or fic- two of the ancient prophets. His place tional figure. with them affirms their roles as spokes- Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen God did not just simply create humans men for God and also reaffirms God’s and place them on earth, as an artist unending care for the faithful. might create figurines and then place The Lord’s clothes are dazzlingly them on his mantle to admire. white in a burst of extraordinary light. He Gospel accounts describe Rather, God breathed life itself into is God, as light and white were Old human beings, into the first humans and Testament symbols for the divine. into all humans ever to have lived. His Speaking from above, God identifies Jesus’ time on the cross creative power went farther. He willed, Jesus as the Son of God, just as at the and wills, that every person one day time of the baptism of Jesus in the I’m reminded each Lent of a question Yes. Lent concludes on Holy should be united with God in the true Jordan. Qabout Jesus’ death. According to AThursday. Those of us who are older holiness of earthly life and then in the Finally, the Apostles, led by Peter, St. Mark’s account of will recall that for a long time Lent ended eternity of heaven. actually see this amazing event and actu- the Passion, Jesus was at noon on Holy Saturday. Humans, limited and scarred by sin, ally hear God. crucified at 9 in the This happened because the great litur- cannot reach God totally on their own morning (the third gies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and ability. God does not abandon them. God Reflection hour) and died at the Holy Saturday were all twisted out of guides them through individuals and Lent only just has begun. This is the ninth hour. shape, and were “celebrated” in relatively words they can understand. second Sunday among six for this liturgi- This means he brief and informal ceremonies on the This story is important since in it God cal season. This Transfiguration story is hung on the cross for morning of those days. promises Abraham that divine guidance for anyone who may question the need six hours, rather than The earlier, long tradition of the will be with Abraham’s descendants for Lent, the need for personal conver- the three hours we Church, however, was that the sacred forevermore. sion, or even the true identity of Christ. usually assume and Triduum (literally the sacred three days) The Epistle to the Philippians is the Genesis sets the stage. We are limited the other Gospels say. How is this formed a separate holy time between Lent second reading. because we are humans. We need God. explained? (New York) and the beginning of the Easter season. Philippi was a city, in present Greece, God promised to meet this need. Now, therefore, the Mass celebrating and it was moderately important as a first The Transfiguration reveals the divin- Some differences in the Gospels’ the institution of the Eucharist again century A.D. city in the Roman Empire. ity of Jesus. He is God with us. He is the Achronology of Good Friday are trace- takes place on Holy Thursday night, and (It was not Corinth and certainly not perfect guide, the Savior. able to the various themes and theologies the Easter Vigil liturgy is back where it Rome itself.) Lent is the time to reform ourselves, so of the evangelists who wrote them. But the traditionally belongs, during the night Apparently in Philippi, as elsewhere, that we genuinely are faithful. It is the problem you raise isn’t that complicated. between Holy Saturday and Easter Paul encountered frauds and insincere only way to eternal life. It is worth every All three synoptic Gospels note the Sunday. people. These figures deceived Christians effort. “darkness” over the land from noon to the The “General Norms for the Liturgical into following false notions. The Apostle Finally, the Apostles actually saw and ninth hour, 3 in the afternoon, after which Year and Calendar,” promulgated by Pope urges the faithful of Philippi to follow heard. We have, in the Church, their Jesus died. Neither Matthew nor Luke Paul VI in 1969, states, “Lent lasts from those who set genuinely Christian exam- memories and the validity of their experi- indicates a time for the Crucifixion, but Ash Wednesday to the Mass of the Lord’s ples. ences. † they describe several events after the Supper exclusive” (#28). Crucifixion but before the darkness, In other words, Lent ends before the implying that the time on the cross was Mass on Holy Thursday evening. The My Journey to God somewhat more than three hours. Triduum itself begins with the evening As he does so often, John makes the Mass on Holy Thursday and reaches its whole picture much less neat. The core of high point in the Easter Vigil, which Hebrew faith through the centuries had begins the Easter season. been that God is their only king, a belief It’s a God-given Day reaffirmed on every Passover. Signifi- I understand that more than 3,000 of cantly then, John tells us (Jn 19:14-15) Qthe nearly 29,300 parishes in the “It’s a miserable day,” I said, that, at the sixth hour, when Pilate pre- United States are now without a resident More by habit than in malice, sents Jesus to the Jewish leaders as king, priest as pastor. In many of them, instead On a wet Sunday morning, the “chief priests” reject the ancient adher- of Sunday Mass, there is only a Some twenty years ago. ence to God as their only king by declar- Communion service. Does our obligation ing, “We have no king but Caesar.” to attend Sunday Mass apply also to these And a man I knew, There seems little question that this Communion services? (Maryland) An ordinary man, chronology was adopted by John to con- Long since dead, nect that rejection of God and Jesus to the What you say about priestless

Lord have mercy on his soul, Catholic Accent sixth hour, the hour when Passover regu- Aparishes is correct, and it seems that Looked me in the eye, lations went into effect for the Jews. unless something major happens the Addressed me by my name, John’s timing of the crucifixion and replacement of Mass with Communion And said, death of Jesus would thus be quite differ- services will become more frequent as “It’s a God-given day.” ent than in the synoptic Gospels, but he time goes by. makes no attempt to provide any further Church law on the subject is explicit;

His words hung CNS photo by Ed Zelachoski, chronology. the faithful must participate in the Mass In the shocked silence, In any case, of course, Jesus’ body on Sundays (Canon #1247). When that is No attempt to water down. That God had spoken to me would have remained on the cross a con- not possible, the obligation does not They halted me abruptly Through that man. siderable time after his death while transfer to a Communion service or any In my sin against Creation. Joseph of Arimathea made arrangements other liturgy. Thank you, Lord. with the authorities to assume responsibil- Of course, worshiping God in some I knew then ity for his body. way with our community of faith ought And I know now By Conor Ward to be an integral part of keeping the When does Lent officially end now? Lord’s Day holy. Participation in a (Conor Ward lives in County Sligo, Ireland. He sent this poem to his sister, Mary QIn preparing our Holy Week pro- Liturgy of the Word and Holy Com- Gannon, who is a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Franklin. She sent it to The grams, we are told Holy Thursday, not munion together, when the opportunity is Criterion with his permission.) Holy Saturday, is the last day of Lent. Is provided, is an appropriate way to meet that true? (Texas) that responsibility. † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, March 5, 2004 Parishes schedule Lenten penance services Parishes throughout the archdiocese March 31, 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle, Indianapolis North Deanery Peace, Madison, at Prince of Peace, have scheduled communal penance ser- Bloomington March 11, 7 p.m. for St. Pius X and Madison vices for Lent. The following is a list of April 1, 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, St. Matthew at St. Matthew March 11, 7 p.m. at St. Ambrose, penance services that have been reported Bloomington March 14, 1:30 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Seymour to The Criterion. March 16, 7 p.m. at Christ the King March 14, 2 p.m. for St. Rose of Lima, Connersville Deanery March 16, 7 p.m. at St. Andrew the Franklin, and Holy Trinity, Edinburgh, Batesville Deanery March 9, 7 p.m. at St. Bridget, Liberty Apostle at Holy Trinity, Edinburgh March 14, 2:30 p.m. for St. John the March 11, 7 p.m. for St. Rose, March 23, 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of March 17, 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mary Baptist, Dover, and St. Joseph, Knightstown, and St. Anne, New Providence, Brownstown March 30, 7 p.m. at St. Luke St. Leon, at St. Joseph, St. Leon Castle, at St. Anne, New Castle March 25, 7 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, March 17, 7:30 p.m. for St. Paul, New March 11, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Rushville Columbus Alsace, and St. Martin, Yorkville, at Indianapolis South Deanery March 18, 7 p.m. for St. Michael, March 7, 2 p.m. for Good Shepherd, St. Martin, Yorkville Brookville, and Holy Guardian Angels, Tell City Deanery March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence, Sacred Heart, St. Patrick and Holy March 11, 7 p.m. at St. Augustine, Cedar Grove, at Holy Guardian Angels, Rosary at Holy Rosary Lawrenceburg Cedar Grove Leopold March 24, 7 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- March 15, 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas March 17, 6:30 p.m. for St. Michael, March 18, 7 p.m. for Holy Family, March 16, 7 p.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Rock, St. Mary-of-the-Rock Richmond, and St. Andrew, Richmond, Cannelton; St. Pius, Troy; and St. Paul, Jesus Christ Tell City, at St. Paul, Tell City March 28, 2 p.m. at St. Maurice, at St. Andrew, Richmond Napoleon March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Jude March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Mark, Tell City March 23, 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth, March 22, 7 p.m. at Holy Name, Beech March 28, 4 p.m. at Immaculate March 20, 4 p.m. at Holy Cross, St. Croix Cambridge City Grove Conception, Millhousen March 27, 5 p.m. at St. Isidore the March 31, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel, March 23, 7 p.m. at St. Mark March 29, 7 p.m. at St. Louis, Batesville Farmer, Perry County Connersville March 29, 7 p.m. at St. Roch March 30, 7 p.m. at Holy Family, March 31, 7 p.m. for St. Martin of Tours, April 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Mary, April 1, 7 p.m. at St. Ann Oldenburg Siberia; St. Boniface, Fulda; and Richmond April 5, 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the St. Meinrad, St. Meinrad, at St. Mein- March 31, 7 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, Greenwood, Greenwood Shelby County rad, St. Meinrad April 1, 7 p.m. at St. Teresa Benedicta of Indianapolis East Deanery March 15, 7 p.m. for Our Lady of Indianapolis West Deanery the Cross, Bright March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Michael the Terre Haute Deanery Lourdes, St. Bernadette and St. Therese April 1, 7 p.m. at St. Peter, Franklin Archangel March 7, 7 p.m. at St. Joseph, Rockville of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) at County March 16, 6:30 p.m. at St. Monica March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little April 2, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Greensburg March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Susanna, Plainfield Greencastle Flower) March 21, 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity March 21, 6 p.m. at St. Patrick, Terre Bloomington Deanery March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas the March 22, 7 p.m. at St. Gabriel Haute March 10, 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Mitchell Apostle, Fortville March 24, 7 p.m. at St. Christopher March 25, 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary, March 18, 7 p.m. at St. Agnes, Nashville March 24, 7 p.m. for SS. Peter and Paul March 25, 7 p.m. at St. Malachy, Seelyville March 23, 7 p.m. at St. Jude, Spencer Cathedral, St. Mary and Holy Cross at Brownsburg March 27, 10 a.m. at St. Mary-of-the- March 24, 7 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours, Holy Cross March 25, 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods Martinsville March 24, 7 p.m. at St. Simon the Apostle March 28, 2 p.m. at St. Anthony March 29, 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary, March 30, 7 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic March 31, 1 p.m. at St. Philip Neri March 31, 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Terre Haute Center, Bloomington April 1, 6:30 p.m. at St. Rita Peace, Danville April 1, 1:30 p.m. deanery service at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Terre Haute New Albany Deanery April 1, 7 p.m. deanery service at March 10, 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph, St. Benedict, Terre Haute † Corydon March 13, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary-of-the- Knobs, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Archbishop March 15, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, Bradford Buechlein’s March 16, 7 p.m. for St. Augustine, CNS photo from Reuters ‘Rosary series’ now Jeffersonville, and Sacred Heart, available as booklet Jeffersonville, at Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville Archbishop Buechlein’s popular “Rosary series,” which is appearing March 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary-of-the- in his regular column in 13 installments this summer, is now avail- Knobs, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs able in an easy-to-read booklet. 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Wisdom–An Alternative free performance. Information: Dr. East, Indianapolis. Catholic Approach to Divine Wisdom,” [email protected]. March 13-19 Charismatic Renewal, teaching, 812-357-6501. Cordiafonte House of Prayer, Benedictine Father Eugene Benedict Inn, 1402 Southern 7 p.m., praise and worship, March 7 March 10 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Hensell, retreat director. Infor- Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens “Introduction to Contemplative Ave., Beech Grove. “School of 7:30 p.m., followed by Mass and St. Nicholas Parish, Parish Hall, mation: 812-367-2777 or 800- St., Indianapolis. Spaghetti and Prayer” series, 7-8:15 p.m., free- Lectio Divina,” Benedictine healing service. Information: 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sun- 880-2777 or e-mail kordes@ Spirituality, “The Rapture Trap: will offering. Information: 317- Sisters Mary Margaret Funk, 317-927-6709 or 317-797-2460. man. Benefit breakfast for thedome.org. A Catholic Response to ‘End 543-0154. Carol Falkner, Juliann Babcock Elaine Knueven, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Times’ Fever,” Paul Thigpen, and Jennifer Mechtild Horner, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Greenwood Park Mall, 1251 free-will offering. March 12 (Little Flower) School, 1401 N. Ph.D., presenter, Mass, presenters. Registration: 317- U.S. 31 North, Greenwood. 5:45 p.m., dinner, 6:30 p.m., pre- Holy Rosary Church, 520 788-7581. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Fish St. Francis Hospital and Health SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Stevens St., Indianapolis. Friday fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., carry-out 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- sentation, 7:15 p.m. Information: Centers, “Get in the Health 317-636-4478. Morning Networking Group, March 14 available, Stations of the Cross Game,” annual Health Fair. polis. Lenten vespers service, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast and Indiana Roof Ballroom 140 W. in church, 6 p.m. Information: Information: 317-782-7997 or 5 p.m., first in a six-part series, networking, Priory Hall, $10 per Washington St., Indianapolis. 317-357-8352. Father Rick Ginther, pastor, St. Michael the Archangel log on to www.StFrancis Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indian- person. Information: 317-435- Annual Hibernian Breakfast, Hospitals.org. reflections on the Scripture. 3447. noon, concert, 2:30 p.m., $30 St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. apolis. Saint Meinrad School of Information: 317-634-4519. adult, $15 children under 12. Central Ave., Indianapolis. March 6 Theology Ecclesial Lay Ministry workshop, second of three-part St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Information: 317-359-7147. Rosary, 7 p.m., Stations of the Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- (Little Flower) School, 1401 N. Cross, 7:30 p.m. Information: 14th St., Ferdinand. “Praying statt, Rexville (located on 925 series, “Prayer and Conversion,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leon- Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Fish St. Anthony Parish, 379 N. War- 317-251-7653. Without Words,” Benedictine South, .8 mile east of 421 South, fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., carry-out man Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre Sister Joan Scheller, retreat 12 miles south of Versailles), hard, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $60, less for seniors. Registra- available, Stations of the Cross party, 1:30 p.m., $3 per person. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, director, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” in church, 6 p.m. Information: 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. (EST). Information: 812-367- 2:30 p.m., Mass, 3:30 p.m., with tion: 317-955-6451 or [email protected]. 317-357-8352. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Con- Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- servatory of Music, Cecilian mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail March 12-13 St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Auditorium, St. Mary-of-the- [email protected] or log Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Con- Woods. “The Wind in the ROBBIE WILLIAMS on to Schoenstatt Web site at Dr., Indianapolis. “Under- servatory of Music, Cecilian REALTOR®, CRS, GRI, LTG standing the Religion of Islam,” Willows,” 2 p.m., tickets $8 www.seidata.com/~frburwink. Auditorium, St. Mary-of-the- adults, $5 senior citizens, chil- Member Multi-Million Dollar Club Benedictine Sister Mary Woods. “The Wind in the dren free. Information: 812-535- March 8-11 Margaret Funk and Dr. Shahid Willows,” 8 p.m., tickets $8 Relocation Specialist 5265. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Athar, presenters,. 7 p.m. Infor- adults, $5 senior citizens, chil- Over 20 Years Experience Parish, 1155 W. 146th St., Car- mation: 317-255-4534. dren free. 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Saturday. Information: 317-636- concluding with confessions at St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, The Active List, continued from page 16 4478. 6 p.m. Benediction, 6:45 p.m. praise and worship, 8 a.m., then SACRED gathering in the March 14-19 First Mondays Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Our Lady of Lourdes Church, St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., school. 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- St. Simon the Apostle Church, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, apolis. Exposition of the Blessed tion, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Benedic- Second Mondays 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indiana- Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 8:15 a.m., devotions following Sacrament, prayer service, tion, rosary, noon, Mass, Church at Mount St. Francis. polis. Parish mission, Father Tim Mass until 5 p.m. Benediction. Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 7:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Information: 812-235- Holy hour for vocations to Sullivan and Dr. Susan Timoney, Information: 317-784-5454. Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. 4996. priesthood and religious life, presenters, 7-8:15 p.m. Informa- St. Anthony Church, 379 N. 7 p.m. First Tuesdays St. Peter Church, 1207 East tion: 317-842-9452. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. First Saturdays Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. Road, Brookville. Exposition of Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- Our Lady of the Greenwood Second Tuesdays March 17 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- the Blessed Sacrament after Church, 335 S. Meridian St., St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto St. Michael the Archangel Par- ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of 8 a.m. until Communion service, of silent prayer and reflection Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Dr., Indianapolis. Support ish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indiana- the Blessed Sacrament for voca- 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m., sacrament of reconcil- Group for Separated and polis. Saint Meinrad School of followed by Benediction of the tions, 7:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament. iation, rosary, meditations fol- Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Infor- Theology Ecclesial Lay Ministry Holy Guardian Angels Church, lowing Mass. mation: Archdiocesan Office of workshop, Third of three-part St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 series, “Prayer and Conversion,” Road W., Sellersburg. Holy Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Holy Angels Church, 740 W. or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. Franciscan Sister Barbara Leon- hour for religious vocations, Mass-5 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- hard, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Second Thursdays Benediction and exposition of ment, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., sition of the Blessed Sacrament, $60, less for seniors. Registra- St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday the Blessed Sacrament after SS. Francis and Clare Church, Benediction, 5:30 p.m., Mass, 11 a.m.-noon. tion: 317-955-6451 or indyprogs 7 p.m. Mass. 5901 Olive Branch Road, Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244- for priestly and religious voca- @saintmeinrad.edu. Greenwood. Mass, 8 a.m., ado- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 9002. tions, 7 p.m. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory ration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred (Little Flower) Church, Chapel, March 18 Heart Chaplet, 8:30 a.m., Divine Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg School, 2801 W. 86th St., St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Second Saturdays Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. Informa- Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Indianapolis. Indiana Autism Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, St. Agnes Parish, Brown County tion: 317-859-4673. Lecture series, “The Many Faces and Sertoma Club meeting, polis. Sacred Heart devotion, 2 p.m. Public Library, Nashville. 7-9 p.m., child care provided. 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. Brown County Widowed of Jesus,” third session, “The Christ the King Church, 1827 Face of Jesus Found in Luke,” Information: 317-885-7295. Information: 317-632-9349. St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Support Group, 3 p.m. Informa- Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Franciscan Sister Barbara Leon- tion and directions: 812-988- First Fridays polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, hard, presenter, 2-3:30 p.m. or 2778 or 812-988-4429. St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. 7-8:30 p.m., $40 for the series. “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- Third Sundays Information: 812-933-6437. the Blessed Sacrament after vice. ment, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Informa- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Christ the King Church, 1827 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 a.m. Sat. morn- Atrium Banquet Hall, 3143 E. tion: 317-638-5551. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- ing, reconciliation, Fri. 4-6 p.m., Holy Rosary Church, 520 Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: polis. Exposition of the Blessed Sat. 8-9 a.m., “Children of Hope” Stevens St., Indianapolis. Ado- South Deanery parishes’ lecture Our Lady of Perpetual Help 317-831-4142. Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. program, holy hour for children. ration of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Monday, rosary, 8 p.m. Open series, “Expressions and Types Information: 812-275-6539. after 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. New Albany. 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Helton. Grandfather of one. St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Feb. 8. St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Anita Schweitzer. Grandmother HICKS, Luella, 88, Father of James and Michael Feb. 20. Husband of Mary A. of 11. St. Maurice, Napoleon, Feb. 17. Morical. Brother of Laverne (McNamara) Strayer. Father of TOBY, Frank J., 86, Nancy Barnard, Michelle Mother of Donald Hicks. Grand- Bernhardt, Marilyn Fillenwarth St. Joseph, Sellersburg, Feb. 15. and Wayne Morical. Hayden, Karen Lee, Jenny Rest in peace mother of two. Great-grand- Husband of Viola Toby. Father McMasters, Mary Venderley mother of seven. PFEIFFER, Aileen, 100, of Angela Ratledge and Patricia and James Strayer. Stepfather of Please submit in writing to our (Hurley) Dormann. Father of HOFFMAN, Gethel L., 91, Christ the King, Indianapolis, Chris, Greg, John, Pete and Tim Stumler. Brother of Joseph office by 10 a.m. Thursday Linda Murphy, Mary Beth St. Paul, Tell City, Feb. 9. Feb. 20. Mother of Judy McNamara. Brother of Mary Toby. Grandfather of six. Great- before the week of publication; Williamson, Michael and Tom Mother of Paul and Steve Malarney. Grandmother of four. Louise Bryant, Dorothy Gless, grandfather of five. be sure to state date of death. Dormann. Brother of Joan Hoffman. Great-grandmother of six. Judy Von Stein and Donald WAGNER, Jack F., 73, Holy Obituaries of archdiocesan Braeger, Mary Alice McCrac- RENTMEESTERS, Daniel A., KAPPES, Marcella Frances Strayer. Grandfather of 27. Spirit, Indianapolis, Feb. 15. priests serving our archdiocese ken, Judith and Mark Dormann. 80, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, (Ariens), 83, Holy Name, Beech Great-grandfather of six. Husband of Mildred Wagner. are listed elsewhere in The Grandfather of 11. Grove, Feb. 25. Mother of Car- Feb. 10. Husband of Marian TILLMAN, Ruth E., 81, Father of Katherine Marcum, Criterion. Order priests and melite Sister Marcianne Kappes, Rentmeesters. Father of Mary DUDAS, Anna, 88, St. Andrew, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Feb. 19. Betsy Reese, David, Joseph and religious sisters and brothers Dave, Stephen, Ted and Tim Beth Adams, Ann Dimitrelia, Richmond, Feb. 16. Mother of Mother of Sharon Camp and Tom Wagner. † are included here, unless they Mary Catherine Meek, John, Kappes. Sister of Carolyn Bir, Kathryn, Greg, Mark and Rich- are natives of the archdiocese Michael and Steven Dudas. Ernestine Johnston and Andy ard Rentmeesters. Grandfather of or have other connections to it; Sister of Robert Kolentus. Ariens. Grandmother of nine. nine. Great-grandfather of one. Harold Miller helped found Catholic those are separate obituaries Grandmother of 13. Great- KIRBY, Dorothy L. RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Youth Organization in Indianapolis on this page. grandmother of 14. (Spalding), 64, Holy Spirit, Helen M., 87, St. Joseph, Harold E. Miller, who several Indianapolis clergy, ALDEN, Carolyn L., 67, ELLIOTT, Roberta, 81, Indianapolis, Feb. 15. Wife of Shelbyville, Feb. 21. Mother of helped found the Catholic adopted a resolution creating a St. Michael, Greenfield, Feb. 9. Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Michael Kirby. Mother of Carol Wiley and Joe Riemen- Wife of Wesley N. Alden. Kevin Kirby. Sister of Jimmy schneider. Sister of Martha Youth Organization in Indian- ‘general committee’ to foster Feb. 9. Mother of Nancy apolis in 1939, died on Feb. 7 the development of a new Mother of Judith Riddle and Ganote, Pat Golde and James Spalding. Grandmother of two. Schlick. Grandmother of two. Jeffrey Alden. Sister of Patricia in Rochester, N.Y. He was 88. CYO,” Tinder said. “This gen- Elliott. Sister of Laverne KRAMER-ROBBINS, Marie ROSENFELD, Margaret A. The Mass of Christian Burial eral committee was composed Havern and Ann Wolcott. Kitzero. Grandmother of seven. F., 85, St. Mary, Greensburg, (Aldridge), 85, St. Vincent de Grandmother of three. was celebrated on Feb. 14 at of 11 lay people and five mem- Great-grandmother of five. Feb. 23. Aunt of several. Paul, Shelby County, Feb. 25. St. Catherine of Siena Church in bers of the Indianapolis clergy. BOYDEN, William R., 77, FORTHOFER, Paul, 89, McWILLIAMS, Donna, 38, Mother of Constance Bergman, Rochester, N.Y. Mr. Miller was the last living St. Lawrence, Indianapolis, St. Nicholas, Sunman, Feb. 13. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Peggy Jacobs, Carol Shaw, Miller was a 1933 graduate layperson to serve on that com- Feb. 20. Husband of Mary Husband of Theresa Forthofer. New Albany, Feb. 17. Patricia, Daniel, Francis, Gene, of Cathedral High School in mittee.” Helen (Beyke) Boyer. Father of Father of Annette Wilhelm, Daughter of Eugene and Mary James and William Rosenfeld. Indianapolis and a Cathedral Tinder said all the priests Debra Boyer, Susan Eckstein, Franciscan Sister Evelyn McWilliams. Sister of Linda Sister of Robert Aldridge. Irish booster. He attended the who were “founding fathers” of Mary Harrison, Judith Lew and Forthofer, Andrew, Chris, John, Heckman, Jennifer, Lisa, Grandmother of 12. Great- University of Notre Dame in CYO are deceased. retired Navy Capt. Jane Howard and Russ Forthofer. Eugene, Gary and Mark grandmother of several. Notre Dame, Ind., and graduated “Father Charles Schoettel- Morgan. Grandfather of five. Grandfather of 18. Great-grand- McWilliams. SAFRANEK, Rosalie Marie from Butler University in kotte was the last living priest CENTRACCHIO, Beulah, 94, father of four. MEYER, Bertha M., 83, (Clouser), 70, Christ the King, Indianapolis in 1937. [to serve on the general com- St. Therese of the Infant Jesus GESENHUES, Martha G., 81, St. Joseph, Sellersburg, Feb. 16. Indianapolis, Feb. 15. Mother Before his retirement, he mittee],” Tinder said, “and he (Little Flower), Indianapolis, St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds Mother of Betty Butler, Alma of Teresa Harriman, Chris, was the national sales manager passed away a little over a year Feb. 2. Sister of Ralph Knobs, Feb. 18. Mother of Marks, Jim and Tommy Meyer. Mark, Frank and Stephen for Burroughs. ago.” McClelland. Patricia Gefert, Carolyn Sutton Grandmother of eight. Great- Safranek. Sister of Martha “Harold Miller was one of Miller’s death is “a signifi- the ‘founding fathers’ of the cant event” in the history of the DeVITO, Franklin, 63, and Gerald Gesenhues. Sister of grandmother of one. Bowling, Trudy McMasters, Catholic Youth Organization in Catholic Youth Organization in St. Mary, Richmond, Feb. 15. Ethel Book and Elmer Banet. Marie Suiters and Leo Clouser MILLER, Sylvester J., 85, Indianapolis back in 1939,” the archdiocese, Tinder said. Husband of B. Jane DeVito. Grandmother of six. Great- Jr. Grandmother of 10. St. Michael, Greenfield, Feb. 12. said Edward J. Tinder, execu- “The CYO will always be Father of Teresa, Anthony and grandmother of four. SIFRIG, Clarence E., 77, Husband of Elizabeth (Driffill) tive director of the archdiocesan grateful to those original volun- Vincent DeVito. Brother of St. Paul, Tell City, Jan. 17. HELTON, Richard Lee, 56, Miller. Brother of Minnie Catholic Youth Organization. teers for their sacrifice and Mick DeVito. Grandfather of Brother of Anita Fulkerson, St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Hoover, Rosemary Kifowit, “A review of the actual leadership.” three. Great-grandfather of one. Agnes Gruver, Marcella Hays, Feb. 20. Husband of Penni Margaret Schuler, Madonna beginning of CYO records that Surviving are two children, Bernard, James, Raymond and DORMANN, James A., 69, Helton. Father of Carrie Helton. Vespo, Arnold, August, Henry a meeting of a joint committee, Nancy Kufchock of Michigan St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Brother of Jeannie Ritchison and Stephen Miller. Walter Sifrig. composed of members of the and Lawrence Miller of Chicago, Feb. 21. Husband of Mary Ann and Jack Helton. Son of Jewel MORICAL, Charles Roy, 79, STRAYER, Hubert L., 82, Knights of Columbus and and four grandchildren. †

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NEW YORK—The public ministry and speculation supported by some biblical (though, in fairness, the latter could be ABC CNS photo from Passion of Jesus are viewed through the scholars, but unsubstantiated by Scripture. based on a very loose reading of Luke 9:6). perspective of his betrayer in the unconven- Thirdly, by way of foreshadowing, it points Some of the fabricated episodes are tional Gospel drama “Judas,” premiering to Christ’s own death on the cross. Most more metaphorical in nature, and therefore on March 8, 9-11 p.m. EST on ABC. importantly, it refutes charges of “Jews less problematic, such as the scene where The earnest—but flat—production, killed Jesus” by establishing crucifixion as Jesus wrestles with Judas. For the most directed by Charles Robert Carner, takes a the Romans’ preferred means of punishing part, however, Carner avoids any revision- novel approach in its retelling of Scripture revolutionaries and discouraging crimes ist reading of the Gospels, evenly empha- by refracting the Light of the World against the state. sizing both Christ’s human and divine through the dark prism of the turncoat dis- The program then fast-forwards to find nature. ciple. Yet, despite an introductory dis- Judas (Johnathon Schaech), now age 30, With ABC deciding to broadcast “Judas” claimer informing viewers that what fol- working as a wine merchant and consumed so close to the release of Mel Gibson’s con- lows is an “interpretive dramatization” of by a vitriolic animosity against Judea’s troversial The Passion of the Christ, ques- the life of Christ, the script’s liberal use of imperial oppressors. He hears of a charis- tions will obviously arise concerning the Jonathan Scarfe stars as Jesus and Johnathon poetic license may raise some theological matic young wonder worker from former’s depiction of Jewish culpability in Schaech as Judas in the television special red flags and detract from the show’s other- Nazareth, who some claim is the promised Christ’s death. While the television movie “Judas.” It airs on March 8 on ABC. wise reverent tone. Messiah. Initially intrigued, Judas joins does contain several potential hot-button Based on an original concept by the late Jesus (Jonathan Scarfe), realizing the politi- elements—a bloodthirsty mob calling for a redemptive note. Viewers are left with a Paulist Father Ellwood P. “Bud” Kaiser, cal and military potential of the Nazarene’s Jesus’ crucifixion, a pliant Pilate (Tim touching tableau of the Apostles cutting “Judas” begins and ends with a crucifixion. swelling popularity, but quickly becomes Matheson) being manipulated by a conniv- Judas’ body down from its noose and The front-end execution depicts, in disenfranchised with Christ’s pacifism, ing high priest, Caiaphas (Bob Gunton)—it praying for his soul because “Jesus would Spartacus-like fashion, the gruesome mass which demands loving one’s enemies— also stresses Jesus’ Jewishness, including a have wanted us to.” crucifixion of Judas’ father along with hun- even the Romans. scene showing Jesus and his disciples pray- With so few religious-themed programs dreds of fellow insurrectionists by Roman Though “Judas” hits all the scriptural ing traditional Hebrew prayers. Carner con- slotted for prime time, it is easy to look authorities. touchstones—Jesus’ preaching, miracles, sulted Jewish scholars throughout the pro- past the show’s anachronistic-sounding dia- This prologue serves four vital purposes. etc.—Carner’s telepic rejects a strict-con- duction. logue and overall leaden performances, not First, it sets up the political turmoil of first- structionist presentation of the evangelists’ The program closes with the to mention a Last Supper Seder that looks century Palestine against which the narra- accounts, taking liberties in its interpreting Crucifixion, switching between Christ on like it takes place in a posh sushi bar. tive unfolds, grounding later events within events as set down in the Gospel texts. And the cross and Judas committing suicide—a Despite some crucifixion violence and scat- their proper historical context. Secondly, by while the textual divergences are mostly juxtaposition of hope and despair. Though tered crass expressions, the made-for-TV having an 8-year-old Judas present to wit- interpretive in nature, the show does con- some viewers may take issue with movie’s message of forgiveness makes ness the horrors, the scene lends plausibil- tain some eyebrow-raising inventions, Carner’s decision to stop short of the “Judas” fine, albeit flawed, Lenten viewing ity to the show’s contention that its protag- including Jesus “apologizing” for “losing Resurrection, the program clearly ends on for all but the youngest children. †

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A visitor kneels at a simply by focusing on one area.” memorial shrine to BISHOPS He said he didn’t want seminarians the victims of clergy continued from page 10 who are selfish, who have distorted views sexual abuse and of themselves or are narcissistic, for their families at the settling legal claims and providing treat- example. Cathedral of St. John ment and other services to victims. “We should look for those who demon- the Evangelist in The review board’s report discussed strate sound moral, psychological, spiri- CNS photo by Sam Lucero, Catholic Herald Milwaukee on Feb. 27. various causes behind the abuse scandal, tual health and not focus on any one The shrine, which the attitudes and atmosphere at seminaries potential difficulty,” he said. opened in time for and how the Church responded to abuse Bishop Gregory said he didn’t think it Lent, is located within accusations. was appropriate to disparage or denigrate a niche on the cathe- In response to questions from reporters, the service of any priest who may be homo- dral’s south wall. Bishop Gregory reiterated that decisions sexually oriented but who is absolutely ded- about whether bishops who knowingly left icated to his vows and ministry. abusive priests in public ministry should Archbishop Dolan said the attention to be forced to resign is a matter for the Holy abuse in the Church of the last few years See to decide on a case-by-case basis. has prompted seminaries “to be as careful “Each situation must be evaluated on as possible,” but that the changes in its own merits,” he said. Realistically, screening to prevent men with unhealthy however, most of the cases in which attitudes about sexuality had been in place priests were left in public ministry by for some time. bishops who knew about abuse allegations Consequently, changes in light of the happened 20 or 30 years ago, Bishop new study and report would likely be Gregory said. more a matter of “strengthening and deep- “Fortunately, most of those bishops are ening what’s going on now,” Archbishop no longer in pastoral service,” he said. Dolan said. Several questions focused on whether Archbishop Flynn described the differ- the Church would focus on screening out ence in screening at seminaries since the homosexuals from the priesthood. days he attended Mount St. Mary’s in They challenged me At the earlier press conference where Emmitsburg, Md., in the 1950s, when psy- the John Jay study was released, chological evaluation was unheard of. researcher Louis Schlesinger said sexual “Nothing was said about intimacy or to be courageous. orientation is not the cause of child sex other important aspects” of being human, abuse, that clergy who are heterosexual he said. Evaluations simply looked at spir- and wanted to break their vows would itual and physical suitability. look to adult women and homosexual By the time he was rector at the same Pictured is 2003 graduate Alex Gouty with two of his favorite professors. clergy wanting to break their vows would seminary from 1965 to 1979, some review Left to right are R. Michael Clark, Ph.D., Alex, and William J. Doherty, Ph.D. look to adult men. was made of candidates’ psychological While the review board said it was not suitability for the priesthood, he said. blaming the abuse crisis on the presence Now, with even more stringent screening, of homosexuals in the priesthood, it called “I see improvement in the products, of attention “to the homosexual behavior that who’s coming out of that particular semi- characterized the vast majority of the nary for ordination,” he said. cases of abuse observed in recent Archbishop Sheehan said he has been decades.” It said that the large number of asked by people in his diocese, and in the homosexual priests or seminarians in Phoenix Diocese, where he was adminis- some areas “had the effect of discouraging trator for six months last year, about those heterosexual men from seeking to enter who may have lost their faith in the the priesthood.” Church because of how sexual abuse The board concluded that the failure to cases were handled. take disciplinary action against homosex- “My response has been we can’t ual “subcultures” at certain seminaries and change the past, but can do a lot about the in certain dioceses or religious orders future,” he said. “contributed to an atmosphere in which He said the crisis has been a reminder sexual abuse of adolescent boys by priests to Catholics that they “shouldn’t put our was more likely.” trust in the bishop” or other parts of the Bishop Gregory said the nation’s semi- institution. “We should put our trust in naries have already begun doing a more Jesus and in the Mass because human thorough job of looking at candidates for beings can fail as we’ve seen,” he added. the priesthood from a variety of perspec- “I have hope and confidence for the tives, and that he didn’t think they should future of a Church that’s been around for begin focusing only on “any one potential 2,000 years,” he said. difficulty.” “Despite the shameful things that we “Our screening should look at all discussed today, I see the Lord’s pres- unhealthy psychological behavior,” he ence,” he said, adding, “That will continue said. “We will not fulfill our responsibility to help us.” †

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For admissions information, call 1.800.772.7264. CNS photo by Paul Haring College study on clerical sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy on Feb. 27 at I wrote for the student newspaper for two years as part of a community of writers the National Press that learned to listen and share individual viewpoints. Marian is a dynamic and Club in Washington. diverse environment and that creates opportunities to be a leader, to be The study revealed courageous, and break through and help people understand and appreciate that 4,392 clerics opposing ideas. My professors helped me accept the challenges. had been accused of sexual abuse against 10,667 alleged victims. Alex Gouty Currently pursuing a job with a local newspaper or magazine. Marian College B.A. in English '03 (with honors) Bluffton High School '99

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INDIANAPOLIS that “the case was never about contracep- www.marian.edu COURT tives. It was never about insurance. It was continued from page 1 about our ability to practice our religion— providing food, clothing and shelter to the about Catholic values. neediest among us—as a religious organi- Ned Dolejsi, director of the California zation which is part of the Catholic Catholic Conference, said in a statement Church.” †