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July 28 was a day of joy for Catholics across central and southern Indiana as Archbishop Charles C. Thompson was installed as the seventh archbishop of Indianapolis during a festive Mass celebrated in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. But ties of the archdiocese to the broader Church and world during the installation of 56-year-old Archbishop Thompson— currently the youngest archbishop in the United States—were unmistakable. A French archbishop who serves as Pope Francis’ representative in the United States See related coverage presided over the on pages 2-4, 9-13. start of the liturgy. Leaders of diverse Christian traditions and other faith communities in central and southern Indiana, as well as civic leaders, greeted Archbishop Thompson during the Mass. And participating in it were scores of clergy and other faithful from the Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky., and the Diocese of Evansville, Ind., two local Churches that Archbishop Thompson has called home. These included many of Archbishop Thompson’s family and friends. This outreach to include more people in an ever widening circle of faith, hope and love was reflected in Archbishop Thompson’s homily in which he explored what he called the “Catholic both/and” as a “conviction” that contributes to his vision of his pastoral leadership of the Church in central and southern Indiana. “Far too often, we are being confronted with an either/or mentality,” Archbishop Thompson said. “We must dare to counter the growing polarization, division and radical individualism that breed fear, distrust, hatred, indifference, prejudice, selfishness, despair, violence and radical ideology. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson smiles and waves to members of the congregation as he processes on July 28 into SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in “Our role as people of faith—I Indianapolis at the start of the Mass in which he was installed as the seventh archbishop of Indianapolis. Behind him is Father Patrick Beidelman, rector of especially hold myself accountable as the cathedral, who served as a master of ceremonies for the liturgy. (Photo by Rob Banayote) See INSTALLATION, page 8

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson displays to the congregation Augusta McMonigal, coordinator of youth ministry for the five parishes in on July 28 the apostolic mandate from Pope Francis naming him Terre Haute, greets Archbishop Charles C. Thompson during the July 28 installation the seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Mass as a representative of catechetical ministry in the archdiocese. (Photo by Rob Banayote) (Photo by Sean Gallagher) Page 2 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Archbishop calls all to ‘keep the end in mind’ during prayer service

By Natalie Hoefer

The sound could be heard even at the front of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis—three solid knocks by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson on a door in the narthex, seeking entrance to the cathedral he would officially “possess” the next day. “I clearly heard the knocks, and we were only about five rows back [from the altar],” said Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove. “It really struck me that we were welcoming our new shepherd, who would faithfully lead the flock of the Church of our archdiocese. It was quite awesome!” The knocks came at the beginning of the Solemn Evening Prayer service on July 27, the evening before the 56-year-old bishop would be installed as the seventh shepherd of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. “It’s recorded that at my installation, I will become the youngest archbishop in the United States,” he told the congregation of about 500. “It got me thinking. I will turn 75 in April 2036, the canonical retirement age at which a bishop must submit his letter of resignation to the Holy Father—as the wise saying goes, ‘Always begin with the end in mind.’ ” He noted that “keeping the end in During the Solemn Evening Prayer service at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on July 27, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson reverences a mind” was a common theme for many of crucifix held by Father Patrick Beidelman, rector of the cathedral, as Msgr. William F. Stumpf, left, apostolic nuncio to the United States Archbishop his canon law courses, which “began with Christophe Pierre, Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, and Father Jerry Byrd look on. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) reference to the last canon of the Code, namely reminding us that all we are doing “Pope Francis has identified numerous is for the salvation of souls, to keep the means for this task: namely, calling us end in mind, the salvation of the person.” to cultivate a culture of accompaniment, An end more immediate than that, he dialogue, encounter, mercy and care noted, is a “personal encounter with the for all of creation. He has made it clear person of Jesus Christ, ultimately ending that credible evangelization involves the in salvation of souls. ability to heal wounds and warm hearts.” Archbishop Thompson cautioned that “keeping the end in mind does not mean that we know exactly how things will turn out. … Our goals are not necessarily our initiatives—it is the Lord who calls, it is the Lord who sends. We … must be ever open in mind and heart to cooperating with his divine will.” By keeping the end in mind, he said, “We might no longer perceive the poor, the unborn, the immigrant, the refugee, the sick, the elderly, the addicted, the prisoner and the disabled as burdens but human beings, our brothers and sisters. … We are equipped to safeguard the dignity of every person, defend the family, Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary lay hands upon Archbishop Charles C. Thompson touch wounds and uphold doctrine while in prayer during a reception at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis on applying the soothing balm of pastoral July 27. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) care. … “Keeping the end in mind necessarily throughout central and southern Indiana continuation of the mission of Christ, but requires us to be Christ-centered rather and beyond, proclaiming the Good News. it’s [also] a new moment of the mission than self-centered.” “After all, there is still much to do of Christ. I see this time of prayer like a He closed his homily by recognizing before I turn 75.” vision before an important moment.” that the evening of prayer and the In an interview with The Criterion, After Archbishop Thompson knocked next day’s installation Mass “mark a Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic on the cathedral doors three times— new chapter in the great history of the nuncio to the United States, described the symbolically seeking entrance into the archdiocese, as further means toward the Solemn Evening Prayer service as “a kind cathedral which he would “possess” the end in mind—salvation of souls. ... of vigil.” next day during his installation Mass—he At the beginning of the Solemn Evening Prayer service on July 27, Archbishop Charles “With the ultimate end in mind, “[The installation] tomorrow is a was greeted by Father Patrick Beidelman, C. Thompson knocks on the doors leading from striving to be proactive rather than very important event—it says that there rector of the cathedral, who presented the narthex into the nave, ritually seeking reactive to all that lies ahead, may we is a new pastor, a new archbishop for him with a crucifix to venerate with a permission to enter SS. Peter and Paul leave no stone of opportunity or challenge the archdiocese,” he said. “It’s a new kiss. The shepherd of central and southern Cathedral in Indianapolis. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) left uncovered, no soul left behind, beginning for the archbishop. … It’s a See VESPERS, page 3

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By John Shaughnessy name, this Archdiocese of Indianapolis will be blessed.” There are times when the emotions of a Archbishop Thompson’s salute to his special moment lead a son or daughter to parents framed an emotional day for his share their deepest feelings for their father large extended family—which includes or mother. 90 first cousins—that he credits with Sometimes, it happens on a graduation providing the values and the Catholic day or during a wedding celebration. For faith that have shaped his life. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, the So many members of that extended family moment came during his personal remarks traveled to Indianapolis for his installation near the end of his installation Mass on Mass, which led the archbishop’s sister Lori July 28 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Wilson to note, “There are way too many to Indianapolis. count. We have aunts, uncles, cousins, second The emotion began to flow when the cousins. We’re a close family.” new archbishop shared with the people in In his personal remarks, the archbishop the packed cathedral how much it meant acknowledged the presence and the to him to have his parents, Coleman and influence of his extended family, saluting the Joyce Thompson, there for him. “Thompsons and Thomases all over the Holy “It’s a great blessing when a priest Land of Kentucky”—the rural stronghold of can have a parent, even both parents, at the Catholic faith where he grew up. his ordination,” Archbishop Thompson The archbishop even added a touch said, his voice cracking momentarily. of humor to show just how pervasive the “Even more so as a bishop and now as Catholic faith and his family were in his an archbishop, to have both my parents childhood. here.” “I tell the story of how we moved to And his emotions swelled when he Louisville when I was 12, and somebody focused on his father at the end of his tried to ‘save’ me,” he said with a smile. tribute to many of the people who have “And my mom had to explain to me that Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shares a smile and a hug with his father Coleman Thompson influenced his life and his faith. there was something other than Catholics as family members presented the offertory gifts to the archbishop during his installation Mass at “My dad suffered a stroke in and relatives.” SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on July 28. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) October of 2015,” Archbishop Thompson The story drew great laughter throughout told the congregation, which included a the cathedral, almost matching the always been brought up that family is it wasn’t the first time he had heard that large contingent of cardinals, archbishops overwhelming joy and pride that family close, that family means a lot.” praise from his oldest child. and bishops sitting behind the altar. “So members have for Archbishop Thompson. That foundation of family and faith is “He’s told me that before,” his father to have him here today is especially “It meant the world to me to be here the one that Coleman and Joyce Thompson said. “We’ve tried to support him in every marvelous for me. for my brother,” his sister said. “It’s been a put foremost for their three children, a way we could. We do the same for our “My dad knows how much I admire so wonderful day—family, friends, everything.” foundation that led to another special other children, too. That’s just the way many of the bishops behind me. He knows That sentiment was shared by the moment in their family’s history on July 28. our family is.” so many of these other guys. He’s heard archbishop’s brother, Kenny Thompson. “It was great,” the archbishop’s mother He paused for a moment before his love me talk about them all the time with such “I always like good things to happen to said about the installation Mass before for the archbishop led him to share one more great admiration and respect. But I have to family. I’m honored for him,” said Kenny, turning her thoughts to the archbishop’s thought for the people of the archdiocese. tell you, as great as these men are—men of who had recently returned from a two- emotional tribute to his father. “He’s “I just hope people realize that he’ll be a God—Dad, you are the greatest example of week vacation through the American West always been proud of his dad.” real good archbishop to them—and he’ll do faith, hope and charity of any man I know. with his wife Sue Ann and the archbishop. What made that moment even more his very best. He doesn’t do anything short. And if I bear your spirit as I bear your “He’s always been a good brother. We’ve special to the archbishop’s father was that He’s genuine. That’s just the way he is.” †

people and groups. But he reserved a VESPERS special thank you for religious men and continued from page 2 women, calling them a “witness to the Indiana then sprinkled holy water on Church, to the archdiocese, to the world. the congregation from the back of the “You are truly a gift,” he said. “You cathedral. don’t always hear that, I know. Probably During the service, Archbishop Pierre we as priests get more of that than blessed the episcopal insignia—gifts religious men and women. given to Archbishop Thompson by three “But you’re the backbone of ministry Indiana communities: a ring, pectoral cross and service here for us. We thank you and crosier (staff) from the clergy of the so much for your witness not just here Archdiocese of Indianapolis; three pins tonight, but day in and day out in so many representing the nails of the cross for his thankless ways. God bless you.” pallium, a gift from the clergy of the Diocese He closed the service with a plea for of Evansville, Ind.; and a miter, made by prayers. Benedictine Brother Kim Malloy of Saint “I have to be first and foremost the Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad as a one listening to the Holy Spirit, not only gift from the archabbey and Saint Meinrad for my sake but for yours,” Archbishop Seminary and School of Theology, where the Thompson said. “Pray that I will listen to archbishop studied and later taught. that Spirit and embrace it, and if I don’t “I thank all three communities know how to do that, [pray that I] at the for embracing me and for all that very least know how to get out of the way you’ve given me—far more than I of the Holy Spirit. Endowments make a difference. could ever, ever repay or give back,” “Please, please, pray for me, and be Archbishop Thompson said before the assured of my prayers for you.” close of the evening prayer service. “I am greatly indebted and certainly hold you in (For more coverage of the Solemn Evening the deepest recesses of my heart.” Prayer, including a video and photos, visit The archbishop then thanked numerous www.archindy.org/archbishop.) †

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Opinion Reflection/Daniel Conway Mentors of new archbishop offered examples of grace, humility and zeal Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 My wife, Sharon, and I were privilege of working for both of these Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher privileged to attend the installation of men, and I know how highly they regarded Mike Krokos, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus our friend and former pastor, Charles Archbishop Thompson and how very C. Thompson, as the proud they were, and are, of his service to seventh Archbishop the Church in Kentucky and Indiana. of Indianapolis on Archbishop Kelly was a compassionate July 28. It was a joy man with a keen wit. He rarely spoke or Editorial to be with so many of preached without telling a funny story his family members, that immediately put his listeners at ease. friends and colleagues Archbishop Thompson’s self-deprecating from both sides of the humor reminds me of his friend and Ohio River for this mentor Archbishop Kelly. So does his truly special occasion. deep care and concern for the needs of all News accounts the people he serves. in The Criterion have told the story of As the installation Mass proceeded, Archbishop Thompson’s formation in faith I couldn’t help but think of Tom Kelly by his loving parents, his extended family and the many gifts he gave to all of us and the Church in central Kentucky. The who knew and loved him. His friend archbishop elaborated on this formation (and former roommate in his retirement in his installation homily and remarks at years) certainly does Archbishop the end of the installation Mass, and he Kelly proud as he takes on the role as made a special point of paying tribute to shepherd of the Church in central and Archbishop Charles C. Thompson delivers a homily on July 28 during his his father, Coleman Thompson, making it southern Indiana. installation Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. clear that Mr. Thompson was his first and Archbishop Daniel is a man of prayer (Photo by Sean Gallagher) most important teacher and example of who is spending his final years at his faith, hope and charity. monastic home, Saint Meinrad Archabbey In his concluding remarks, the in St. Meinrad. From many conversations Both/and, not either/or archbishop acknowledged the role played with him, I know how much he admires by the clergy, religious and faithful people Archbishop Thompson. He once said to Could anything be timelier than M. Buechlein, Saint Meinrad’s rector of the Diocese of Evansville, Ind., in his me, “People think he’s a pushover because Archbishop Charles C. Thompson’s when he was a seminarian there and formation as a bishop. He also referenced he’s a nice guy who smiles a lot. But make homily during his installation as the whom he considers a mentor, and the many bishops (many present behind no mistake about it, Chuck Thompson seventh archbishop of Indianapolis Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin. the altar for the installation Mass) who can be hard as nails when it’s a matter of on July 28? He said, “We must dare Cardinal Tobin knew him as one have influenced him—and impressed principle. He always does what’s right.” to counter the growing polarization, of the other Indiana bishops when him—over the years by their wisdom and Archbishop Thompson acknowledged division and radical individualism that Archbishop Thompson led the Diocese pastoral leadership. his deep disappointment that breed fear, distrust, hatred, indifference, of Evansville. They and the other Indiana Two important mentors in Archbishop Daniel’s declining health prejudice, selfishness, despair, violence bishops worked together to produce the Archbishop Thompson’s life were not made it impossible for him to travel and radical ideology.” pastoral letter “Poverty at the Crossroads.” present: the late Archbishop Emeritus to Indianapolis for the installation Our new archbishop made it clear We can see the influence of these of Louisville, Thomas C. Kelly, and Mass. Surely, he watched it in the that he intends to be the shepherd of all. bishops when Archbishop Thompson Emeritus Archbishop of Indianapolis monastic infirmary streamed live or He preached about the “Catholic both/ said in his homily, “We must leave no Daniel M. Buechlein, who was unable televised on EWTN. And I have no and” that he said the people of southwest one behind, especially being attentive to attend due to infirmity. I had the great See MENTORS, page 15 Indiana heard him discuss frequently to the unborn, the poor, the young, the when he served there as bishop of elderly, the migrant, the immigrant, the Reflection/Sean Gallagher Evansville for six years prior to being refugee, the sick, the dying, the addicted, appointed here. He thoroughly rejected the abused, the disenfranchised, the any “either/or” mentality—a mentality lonely, the hopeless, the imprisoned and Young professional golfer keeps his that seems to have infected so many in all who suffer.” our culture and in our Church. The archbishop also acknowledged the priorities straight, achieves success We know that the polarization within influence of Pope-emeritus BenedictXVI , “Here we go again.” In all my years of watching professional our Church has reached a point where whom he called the catechist par That thought went through my mind golf, I have never seen such an amazing people refer to themselves, among other excellance, and Pope Francis, whom he on July 23 as I watched final round finish to a major. labels, as either pro-life Catholics or call the evangelizer par excellance. The coverage of The Open And all this was pulled off by a young pro-social justice Catholics. To be true catechist needs the evangelist to flesh Championship (also man who is only 23. After having won Catholics, we must be both. It makes no out the teaching in lived experience, known as the British the Master’s and the U.S. Open in 2015, sense to be one and not the other. while the evangelist needs the firm Open). Spieth joins only the great Jack Nicklaus Thus, Archbishop Thompson foundation of the catechist from which to When the final in winning three of golf’s four majors said, “We must be concerned about evangelize, he said. group reached the before turning 24. both worship and service, word and While Archbishop Thompson’s 13th hole at Royal If Spieth wins the PGA Championship, sacrament, Scripture and Tradition, homily during his installation Mass Birkdale Golf Club in which will be played on Aug. 10-13 at head and body, commandments and was a timely exhortation, his homily Southport, England, Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., he beatitudes, tone and content, justice on July 27 during the Solemn Evening Jordan Spieth was tied will be the youngest player ever to win all and mercy, doctrine and pastoral care Prayer on the eve of his instillation for the lead with Matt four majors. initiatives, marriage and family, faith pointed toward eternity. He reminded us Kuchar at 8 under par. One might understand that a golfer who and reason, spirituality and religion, all that we must always “keep the end in Spieth had led the tournament from has reached such heights at such a young healing wounds and warming hearts, mind.” its start, and had a three-shot lead going age might be filled with a lot of pride, holiness and mission, personal prayer The end, he said, “is personal into the final round. That lead disappeared put the focus on himself and see himself and communal prayer,” and he went on encounter with the person of Jesus Christ, early on as Spieth bogeyed three of the as so much better than others. Even if it to mention eight other dual categories. ultimately ending in salvation of souls.” first four holes. wouldn’t be praiseworthy, it would be a In a homily that included evidence of As a preview of what he would say At 13, Spieth hit a horrible tee shot. It natural human reaction. his well-known self-deprecating sense the next day, he told those gathered that looked like Kuchar might have a two- or But that’s not the way Spieth has of humor, Archbishop Thompson was keeping the end in mind, “we more fully three-shot lead going to the 14th hole. approached the greatness he has achieved. also deadly serious in telling us that “we realize the beauty of the consistent ethic The situation was much like what the In remarks on the 18th green after winning must stand in the breach of the effects of life in the interrelatedness of our golfing world saw Spieth do in the famed The Open Championship, he spoke of polarization, division and radical relationship with God, others, self and all Master’s Tournament in April 2016. He about just about everybody but himself, individualism as missionary disciples, of creation.” had a five-stroke lead going into the last thanking his caddie, the fans, tournament cultivating a culture of dialogue, Keeping the end in mind, he said, nine holes of the tournament. But after a organizers, groundskeepers and Kuchar. encounter, accompaniment, mutual “We might no longer perceive the poor, disastrous three-hole stretch, Spieth trailed When asked after the tournament what respect, reconciliation, mercy and hope.” the unborn, the immigrant, the refugee, by three strokes and eventually finished was more important to him than golf, And the archbishop wasn’t speaking the sick, the elderly, the addicted, the second. Spieth answered without hesitation, “Well only of ecclesiastical matters. “Nothing prisoner and the disabled as burdens So I thought that Spieth might be absolutely, yeah. My faith and then my of humanity and creation must escape our but human beings, our brothers and putting on a repeat performance of family, and then after that, this [golf] is focus, engagement and outreach,” he said. sisters. Keeping the end in mind, we “choking away” another victory at one of what I love to do.” Archbishop Thompson is well known are equipped to safeguard the dignity of golf’s four major tournaments. Faith. Family. Career. to many priests in the archdiocese since every person, defend the family, touch But he scrambled at 13, and lost the This young man, who is Catholic and he was a seminarian at Saint Meinrad wounds and uphold doctrine while lead by only one stroke. was a student at a Catholic grade school School of Theology with some of them, applying the soothing balm of pastoral Now down one shot to Kuchar, Spieth and high school while growing up in and later taught others as a member of care. Keeping the end in mind, justice is birdied the 14th hole, eagled the 15th Dallas, has his priorities straight. the faculty there. He is quickly becoming tempered with the sweetness of mercy.” hole and scored birdies on the 16th and How many of us who don’t have the better known to more of us. We can see Wise words for both the present and 17th holes. In a four-hole stretch, he went limelight to lure us like Spieth does can why he is considered a worthy successor for eternity. an amazing 5 under par and led Kuchar say the same? to Archbishop Emeritus Daniel —John F. Fink by two shots. He ended up winning the tournament by three shots. See REFLECTION, page 15 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Page 5 ARCHBISHOP/ARZOBISPO CHARLES C. THOMPSON

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Our archdiocese is called to missionary conversion “Each particular Church, as a portion of 20 years—except in the case of serious after them, helping those who lag he would undergo any suffering that the Catholic Church under the leadership illness—he never missed a weekly behind and—above all—allowing the God would send to him. This is what of its bishop, is likewise called to column! flock to strike out on new paths. Pope Francis calls “accompaniment,” missionary conversion. It is the primary Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin Regular communication between the ministry of being—with broken subject of evangelization, since it is the continued this tradition with his weekly a bishop, his priests and his people is and wounded members of our families, concrete manifestation of the one Church column, “Rejoice in the Lord.” For critical to the success of this mission of our parishes and communities, and in one specific place, and in it the one, nearly four years, the archbishop fostering dynamic, open and missionary especially our sisters and brothers holy, catholic, and apostolic Church of (and, later, cardinal) shared with the conversion. That’s why—following the who are poor and vulnerable—on Christ is truly present and operative. archdiocese his reflections on a variety example of my predecessors—I look the “peripheries,” the margins of our It is the Church incarnate in a certain of subjects. forward to these weekly columns. society. place, equipped with all the means of During my time as a pastor in the The publication date for the first On this feast of the patron saint of salvation bestowed by Christ, but with Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky., and then column is Aug. 4, 2017, the Memorial parish priests, I believe it’s important local features. … To make this missionary as Bishop of Evansville, Ind., I looked of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, for me to say that as a bishop I’ve made impulse ever more focused, generous forward to receiving The Criterion in who is known as the patron saint of a commitment to communicating with, and fruitful, I encourage each particular the mail and reading the archbishop’s parish priests. This great saint, a simple and being present to, our priests. It is Church to undertake a resolute process weekly column. Never did I imagine and holy man, once observed an old also important for priests to gather with of discernment, purification and reform” that I would one day be responsible for man sitting alone in his parish church each other—and with their bishop—as a (Pope Francis, “The Joy of the Gospel,” this important instrument of teaching for many hours. When the curé asked, presbyterate. #30). and evangelization! “What can you possibly be telling When a bishop and his priests are A bishop must always foster God all this time?” the man answered, growing in holiness together, they are in This is my first weekly column for what Pope Francis calls “missionary “Nothing. I just look at him, and he the best possible position to effectively The Criterion, and I have to admit that conversion” in his diocesan Church, looks at me.” preach the Gospel, celebrate the I’m a little nervous. I have promised following the ideal of the first That kind of prayerful but wordless sacraments and serve the pastoral needs to work closely with you, the Catholic Christian communities, in which the communication is rare, but it teaches of the people entrusted to their care as people of central and southern Indiana, believers were of one heart and one us something very important: spiritual guides and fathers. to build on the foundations established soul (cf. Acts 4:32). To do so, the Presence is the most powerful form Through the intercession of St. John by previous archbishops. bishop will sometimes go before the of communication. Being with God Vianney and our patronal saints, One of these “foundations” dates people, pointing the way and keeping and with each other says more than St. Francis Xavier and St. Theodora back to 1992 when then-Archbishop their hopes vibrant. At other times, he individual words can ever say. Guérin, may Christ the Cornerstone Daniel M. Buechlein began writing a will simply be in their midst with his St. John Vianney expressed this kind continue to bless the Church in southern weekly column, “Seeking the Face of unassuming and merciful presence. At of loving presence when he prayed for and central Indiana, now and in the the Lord,” for this newspaper. For nearly yet other times, he will have to walk the conversion of his parish and said years ahead! †

Nuestra arquidiócesis está llamada a la conversión misionera “Cada Iglesia particular, porción de mismo periódico. Durante casi 20 años, situarse hacia el final del grupo y ayudar rezó por la conversión de su parroquia la Iglesia católica bajo la guía de su y exceptuando casos de enfermedad a aquellos que se encuentran rezagados y dijo que se sometería a cualquier obispo, también está llamada a la grave, jamás dejó de escribir su y, por encima de todo, dejar libre a sufrimiento que Dios le enviara. conversión misionera. Ella es el sujeto columna semanal. su rebaño para que descubra nuevos Esto es lo que el papa Francisco primario de la evangelización, ya que El arzobispo Joseph W. Tobin caminos. llama “acompañar,” el ministerio es la manifestación concreta de la continuó con esta tradición a través La comunicación periódica entre de estar presente: junto a nuestros única Iglesia en un lugar del mundo, y de su columna semanal “Alégrense en el obispo, sus sacerdotes y su pueblo familiares quebrantados y heridos, a en ella ‘verdaderamente está y obra la el Señor.” Durante casi cuatro años es esencial para el éxito de esta nuestras parroquias y comunidades Iglesia de Cristo, que es Una, Santa, el arzobispo, y hoy en día cardenal, misión de fomentar una conversión y, especialmente, junto a nuestros Católica y Apostólica.’ Es la Iglesia compartió con toda la arquidiócesis sus dinámica, abierta y misionera. Es por hermanos pobres y vulnerables que encarnada en un espacio determinado, reflexiones sobre distintos temas. ello que, siguiendo el ejemplo de mis se encuentran en la “periferia,” los provista de todos los medios de Durante el tiempo que me predecesores, me entusiasman estas márgenes de la sociedad. salvación dados por Cristo, pero con desempeñé como pastor en Louisville columnas semanales. En esta festividad del santo patrono un rostro local. En orden a que este y posteriormente como obispo de La fecha de publicación de de los párrocos considero importante impulso misionero sea cada vez más Evansville, esperaba con ansias recibir la primera columna es el 4 de resaltar que, como obispo, he hecho el intenso, generoso y fecundo, exhorto mi ejemplar del The Criterion por agosto de 2017, el memorial de compromiso de comunicarme y estar también a cada Iglesia particular correo y leer la columna semanal del san Juan Vianney, el Cura de Ars, presente para nuestros sacerdotes. a entrar en un proceso decidido de arzobispo. Jamás imaginé que algún conocido como el santo patrono de los También es importante que los discernimiento, purificación y reforma” día yo sería el responsable de este párrocos. Este gran santo y un hombre sacerdotes se reúnan entre sí, y con su (Papa Francisco, “La alegría del importante instrumento de enseñanza y sencillo, una vez observó a un anciano obispo, como presbiterio. Evangelio, #30). evangelización. que se sentó a solas durante horas en Cuando un obispo y sus sacerdotes El obispo siempre debe propiciar su iglesia parroquial. Cuando el cura crecen juntos en su santidad, se Esta es la primera de mis columnas en su Iglesia diocesana lo que el papa le preguntó: “¿Qué tanto hablas con encuentran en la mejor posición para semanales para The Criterion, y Francisco denomina “la conversión Dios durante todas estas horas?”, el predicar efectivamente el Evangelio, debo confesar que me siento un tanto misionera,” a semejanza del ideal de hombre le respondió: “Nada. Yo solo celebrar los sacramentos y atender nervioso. He prometido trabajar en las primeras comunidades cristianas lo miro a Él y Él me mira a mí.” las necesidades pastorales del pueblo estrecha colaboración con ustedes, el en las que los creyentes compartían Esta forma de comunicación piadosa confiado a sus cuidados como guías pueblo católico del centro y del sur de un mismo corazón y una misma alma en la que no media palabra alguna es espirituales y padres. Indiana, para edificar sobre las bases (cf. Hc 4:32). Para lograrlo, el obispo a un acontecimiento inusual pero que ¡Que por la intercesión de san que sentaron los arzobispos que me veces debe situarse delante de su pueblo nos enseña algo muy importante: la Juan Vianney y nuestros santos precedieron. para señalar el camino y mantener presencia es la forma de comunicación patronos, san Francisco Xavier y Una de esas “bases” se remonta a viva su esperanza. En otras ocasiones, más poderosa. Estar con Dios y en su santa Teodora Guérin, Cristo, la 1992, cuando el entonces arzobispo sencillamente debe mezclarse con su compañía dice mucho más de lo que las piedra angular continúe siendo una Daniel M. Buechlein comenzó a pueblo con una actitud y una presencia palabras jamás podrán expresar. bendición para la Iglesia del sur y el escribir una columna semanal titulada modesta y misericordiosa. Y sin San Juan Vianney manifestó este centro de Indiana, ahora y durante “Buscando la Cara del Señor,” para este embargo, en otras circunstancias, debe tipo de presencia amorosa cuando muchos años! † Page 6 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017

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

August 8 food and drink available for big money and grand raffle, 317-408-6396. Life in the Spirit Seminar, will donation. Information and St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 purchase, registration not country store and beer garden. session four of eight, registration: 317-788-7581, E. 46th St., Indianapolis. required. Information: www. Information: 812-576-4302. St. John Paul II Parish, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: www.benedictinn.org. Catholic Charismatic indycatholic.org/indytot, St. Joseph Chapel, 2605 317-546-7328, mkeyes@ Renewal of Indianapolis, [email protected]. August 13 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. indy.rr.com. August 18 Life in the Spirit Seminar, St. Luke the Evangelist 100th Anniversary of Northside Knights of session three of eight, August 10 Church, 7575 Holliday Fatima, commemoration August 16 Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st 7-8:30 p.m. Information: Benedict Inn Retreat & Dr., E., Indianapolis. 100th events vary per month, Calvary Mausoleum St., Indianapolis. Catholic 317-546-7328, mkeyes@indy. Conference Center, 1402 Anniversary Fatima Holy 6 p.m. Information: Phyllis Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Business Exchange, rr.com. Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Hour, after 11:30 a.m. Mass, Burkholder, 812-246-2252. Indianapolis. Monthly Indianapolis Mayor Joseph Peace and Nature Garden prayer and rosary. Information: Mass, 2 p.m. Information: Hogsett presenting, Mass, Church of the Immaculate Walk, Benedictine Sister 317-259-4373. Immaculate Heart of Mary 317-784-4439 or www. breakfast and program, Conception, 1 Sisters of Angela Jarboe facilitating, Parish, 5692 Central Ave., catholiccemeteries.cc. 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 Providence, Saint Mary-of- 7-8:30 p.m., free will donation. St. Mary Parish, 2500 Indianapolis. Recitation of non-members, breakfast the-Woods, St. Mary-of- Information and registration: St. Mary’s Dr. NE., Lanesville. the Rosary (outdoor Fatima August 17 included. Reservations the-Woods. Monthly Taizé 317-788-7581, www. Annual Picnic, 10 a.m.- shrine, corner of E. 57th Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and information: www. Prayer Service, theme benedictinn.org. 4 p.m., chicken and ham St. and Washington Blvd.), and Mausoleum, 9001 catholicbusinessexchange.org. “Praying for Peace in the dinner served country style in in celebration of the 100th Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. World and in Our Hearts,” August 12 air-conditioned dining room, Anniversary of the Fatima Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. August 18-19 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken Immaculate Conception $6,000 in cash prizes, quilt Apparitions, 6 p.m.; recurring Information: 317-574-8898 or Nativity of Our Lord prayers, simple music, silence. Parish, 2081 E. Cty. Road raffle, linen/craft booths, each 13th of the month www.catholiccemeteries.cc. Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Information: 812-535-2952, 820 S., Greensburg. Granny’s Attic, games, silent through October. Information: Southeastern Ave., [email protected]. Community Consignment auction. Mass schedule: 8 and [email protected]. St. Joseph Church, 1401 Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, Auction, begins at 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Information: S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. 4 p.m.-midnight, catered St. Paul Hermitage, 501 and will last 5-6 hours (items 812-952-2853. August 14 Third Thursday Adoration, suppers (Fri. fried chicken, N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. accepted Aug. 11 from St. Luke the Evangelist, 7575 interceding for women Sat., prime rib) and bingo Ave Maria Guild, 12:30 p.m. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.), pulled pork St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Holliday Dr., Indianapolis. experiencing crisis pregnancy, in air conditioned hall, kids Information: 317-223-3687, sandwiches available at lunch, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Catholic Radio Indy Mass 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at games, raffle, Monte Carlo, [email protected]. raffles. Information: 812-591- Indianapolis. Mass in French, and Lunch, celebrating the 5:45 p.m. 5K or 1 mile walk/run 2362. 12:30 p.m. Information: feast day of St. Maximillian Sat. morning, baby crawl, August 9 317-627-7729 or acfadi2014@ Kolbe, 11:30 a.m. Benedict Inn Retreat & live music, beer garden, Bent Rail Brewery, 5301 August 12-13 gmail.com. Reservations: 317-870-8400 or Conference Center, 1402 alumni booth. Pre-festival Winthrop Ave., Indianapolis. All Saints Parish, Dearborn [email protected]. Southern Ave., Beech Grove. activities on Thurs. night, Theology on Tap Catholic County, St. Paul Campus, 9798 St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Community Labyrinth/ Cookies and Canvas for kids Speaker Series: “Service N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. (Little Flower) Church, 4720 August 15 Peace and Nature Garden and beer tasting for adults to Others, Serving Those Parish Festival, Sat. 5-9 p.m., E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 Walk, third Thursdays through 21 and older. Information: in Need,” Heidi Smith and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., chicken of ’63 monthly gathering, E. 46th St., Indianapolis. September, Benedictine www.nativityindy.org/ Andrew Costello presenting, dinner, turtle soup, lunch 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner Catholic Charismatic Sister Cathy Ann Lepore augustravaganza-1, 7 p.m., free admission, stand, music, kiddie land, afterward. Information: Renewal of Indianapolis, facilitating, 7-8:30 p.m., free 317-357-1200. † Celebrate Marriage Conference set VIPs James and Joanna (Strothman) Huber, members of St. Gabriel Parish in Connersville, for Aug. 19 at Greenwood parish celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on A Celebrate Marriage Conference conference coordinators and founders Jan. 7. will be held at Our Lady of the of the Celebrate Marriage ministry, will The couple was married at St. Gabriel Church Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., speak on “Your Marriage as a Witness.” in Connersville on Jan. 7, 1967. in Greenwood, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on —John Shaughnessy, writer and They have two children: Jenney Cronenwett Aug. 19. assistant editor for The Criterion as and James Huber, Jr. Married couples of all ages are well as an author, will present on “A The couple also has six grandchildren. † invited to join in this Christ-centered Catholic Guy’s Game Plan for Lasting marriage event. Love with Your Wife.” The conference will include four The cost is $20 per couple and presentations: includes lunch. Free childcare is also 50-year reunion of Indianapolis North —Michael and Mary Kalscheur, a available, although space might be financial planner and a home-schooling limited. Deanery grade schools set for Aug. 19 mom, respectively, will speak on “Let’s Registration is required by Talk About Money.” Aug. 12. To register, go to www. A 50-year reunion for graduates made payable to Deborah Mitchell – 50 —Rick and Andrea Rader, CelebrateMarriageMinistry.com. More of Indianapolis North Deanery grade Year Reunion, and mailed to her at 445 facilitators, will present on “Making a information is available there, as well as schools will be held at Touhy Hall at S. Valley Lane, Greenwood, IN 46142. Good Marriage Better.” via e-mail at olgmarriageministry@gmail. Christ the King Parish, 5858 Crittenden For more information, contact —Tom and Marcy Renken, com, or by calling 317-489-1557. † Ave., in Indianapolis, from 7-11 p.m., Rita Welch at 317-909-0659, or on Aug. 19. join the Facebook Group page An RSVP and a $20 donation are “Indy North Deanery Grade School requested in advance. Checks can be 50th Reunion.” † Folk art exhibit is now on display at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery Marian images to be displayed at St. Paul Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, 200 Hill Drive, in campus of All Saints Parish on Aug. 12-13 St. Meinrad, is hosting an exhibit by Posey County folk artist Tom All Saints Parish’s St. Paul Church, Theology and the University of Dayton. Wintczak through Aug. 31. 9798 N. Dearborn Road, in Guilford, is The exhibit will be open from 5-9 p.m. The “Value in Folk Art” exhibit hosting a display incorporating images on Aug. 12, and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on includes ceramics in the style of of the Blessed Virgin Mary during its Aug 13. Entrance to the exhibit is free. early American settlers and Fraktur festival on Aug. 12-13. Please note that the exhibit is not painting that was used to embellish Several of the images are on loan from handicap accessible. documents of various kinds. Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of To learn more, call 812-576-4302. † Wintczak draws inspiration from early American potters (1750-1850) and Southern folk art potters of the mid- to late-19th century. Six Divorce and Beyond sessions to be Wintczak was named one of America’s best traditional artisans in offered in Indianapolis on Aug. 8-Sept. 12 2008-17 by a jury of curators from such prestigious institutions as the Divorce and Beyond, a program self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, made available through the archdiocesan loneliness and forgiveness. American Folk Art Museum, Museum Office of Pro-Life and Family Life, will The cost of the six-week session is of Early Southern Decorative Arts, be offered at the Archbishop Edward $30, which includes a book. Mount Vernon and Winterthur. He T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 For more information or to register, also has been honored with Indiana N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, from contact the Office of Pro-Life and Artisan status. 7-9 p.m. on six consecutive Tuesdays Family Life Office at 317-236-1586, or The exhibit is free and open to the For library hours, call 812-357- from Aug. 8 through Sept. 12. e-mail [email protected]. public. Those wishing to view the 6401 or 800-987-7311, or visit the Each meeting builds on the Registration forms may be obtained exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 Archabbey Library’s website at www. prior week’s session. The topics for online www.archindy.org/plfl/ minutes before closing time. saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours. † discussion are the process of divorce, ministries-divorce.html. † The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Page 7

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

By Daniel Conway An unloved heart often causes hatred and violence The problems of pain and evil have It hardens the heart and causes the prison. So many mothers who were not God is love, and Jesus is the “Face of perplexed humankind from the beginning. individual to care about nothing or no ashamed. Their child was in prison, but Mercy,” the concrete manifestation of Why did Adam and Eve turn away from one (nihilism). it was their child, and they suffered so divine love’s ability to conquer sin and God? Why did their son Cain brutally “Man’s many narcissisms,” the many humiliations.” death. By following Jesus, by loving murder his brother Abel? Why do their pope says, can only be overcome by an This is a reflection of the as he loved, we can transform our own descendants suffer pain and illness? Why “experience of love that has been given unconditional love of God. It is a love hardened hearts and be signs of hope do successive generations face violence, and received.” Real love, unconditionally that doesn’t require repentance or and mercy for all who struggle with inhumanity and unspeakable evil? given, overcomes all evil. “God, who never conversion, but is given freely—even loneliness, depression and anger. Pope Francis believes that one cause needs a reason to love his children, has that if it is scorned or rejected by the loved Wouldn’t our world be a different (among many) is a serious deprivation of kind of unconditional love for each person. one. A change of heart may result from place if more of us reflected God’s love that causes intense loneliness and God does not even bind his benevolence the gift of God’s mercy, but it is not a unconditional love! Wouldn’t there be hopelessness. Speaking of youth, the pope to our conversion; if anything, that is a prerequisite. God loves his children as substantially less violence, terrorism and says, “When an adolescent does not feel consequence of God’s love.” they are—sins and all—and his mercy is crime! love, violence can arise. Behind so many But isn’t it naïve to think that love can fully and freely given to all. Love is stronger than evil. It is a forms of social hate and hooliganism change a hardened criminal, or transform As Pope Francis explains, only the power that cannot be overcome by [rioting, bullying and vandalism], there is the thoughts and actions of a narcissist unconditional love of a parent can the dark principalities and powers of often a heart that is unloved. ” who cares only for himself or herself? illustrate for us the depth of God’s love. this world. If we truly believe this, as The absence of love causes men and Pope Francis says no. He has seen “No sin, no wrong choice can ever Pope Francis does, we can be beacons of women of all ages to risk succumbing to with his own eyes the transformation of erase it.” hope for people who are unloved. the “awful slavery” of believing that they convicted criminals in his native Buenos “What is the medicine that can change Let’s pray for the grace to heed must earn love based on their appearance Aires by God’s unconditional love an unhappy person?” the pope asks. Pope Francis’s advice and to be the face or their actions. “Imagine a world where reflected on the faces of mothers who “Love!” of mercy for everyone we meet day everyone begs for reasons to attract the went to the local prisons to visit their Christian hope comes from knowing in and day out. Let’s pray that God’s attention of others, and no one is willing to children. Evil can be overcome by good, “God the Father who loves us as we are,” unconditional love will be reflected on love another person freely. It may seem like the pope insists. Love can conquer hatred Pope Francis teaches. “He always loves our faces and in our hearts! a human world, but in reality it is hell.” and despair. us, everyone, good and bad.” Being deprived of love leads to “I remember so many mothers in my Mercy continues to be a predominate (Daniel Conway is a member of violence against one’s self and others. diocese who would get in line to enter the theme of the teaching of Pope Francis. The Criterion’s editorial committee.) †

El rostro de la misericordia/Daniel Conway Un corazón que no ha sido amado origina odio y violencia

El dolor y el mal han sido problemas violencia contra el propio ser y contra los en mi diócesis precedente. Y no se de la misericordia,” la manifestación que han asombrado a la humanidad desde demás. Endurece el corazón y ocasiona avergonzaban. El hijo estaba en la concreta de la capacidad del amor divino sus albores. ¿Por qué Adán y Eva se que la persona no se interese por nada ni cárcel, pero era su hijo. Y sufrían muchas para vencer sobre el pecado y la muerte. alejaron de Dios? ¿Por qué su hijo, Caín, por nadie (el nihilismo). humillaciones.” Al seguir a Jesús, al amar como él lo asesinó brutalmente a su hermano Abel? El papa afirma que “muchos Esto es reflejo del amor incondicional hizo, podemos transformar nuestros ¿Por qué sus descendientes sufren dolores narcisismos del hombre” solamente de Dios, un amor que no exige endurecidos corazones y convertirlos en y enfermedades? ¿Por qué cada una de las pueden superarse mediante “la arrepentimiento ni conversión, sino que símbolos de esperanza y misericordia generaciones posteriores se enfrenta a la experiencia del amor dado y recibido.” se entrega libremente, aunque la persona para todos aquellos que se enfrentan a la violencia, la crueldad y a males atroces? El amor de verdad, aquel que se entrega que lo reciba lo desprecie o lo rechace. soledad, la depresión y el odio. El papa Francisco considera que una incondicionalmente, vence al mal. El resultado del don de la misericordia ¡Nuestro mundo sería un lugar distinto de las causas (entre muchas), es la terrible “Dios no nos ama porque en nosotros divina puede ser un cambio de actitud, si más de nosotros fuéramos reflejo del privación de amor que provoca una intensa hay alguna razón que suscita amor. pero esto no es una condición. Dios ama amor incondicional de Dios! Ciertamente soledad y desesperanza. En referencia a Dios no une tampoco su bondad a a sus hijos tal y como son, con todo y habría bastante menos violencia, la juventud, el papa expresa: “Cuando nuestra conversión: más bien esta es una sus pecados, y su misericordia se entrega terrorismo y crímenes. quien no es o no se siente amado es un consecuencia del amor de Dios.” completa y libremente a todos. El amor es más fuerte que el odio; adolescente, entonces puede nacer la ¿Pero acaso no resulta ingenuo pensar El papa Francisco afirma que es una fuerza que no se subyuga a los violencia. Detrás de muchas formas de que el amor puede cambiar a un criminal solamente el amor incondicional de principios y poderes oscuros de este odio social y de vandalismo hay a menudo abyecto o transformar los pensamientos los padres nos ilustra la profundidad mundo. Si en verdad creemos esto, un corazón que no ha sido reconocido.” y acciones de un narcisista que solo se del amor de Dios. “Ningún pecado, como lo hace el papa Francisco, nos La ausencia de amor provoca que preocupa de sí mismo? ninguna elección equivocada podrá nunca convertiremos en faros de esperanza hombres y mujeres de todas las edades El papa Francisco dice que no. En cancelar[lo] del todo.” para aquellas personas que no se sienten corran el riesgo de sucumbir a la “fea su natal Buenos Aires observó con El papa nos pregunta: “¿Cuál es la amadas. esclavitud,” bajo la creencia de que sus propios ojos la transformación de medicina para cambiar el corazón de una Recemos por la gracia de acatar el deben ganarse el amor basándose en su criminales convictos gracias al amor persona que no es feliz? ¡El amor!” consejo del papa Francisco y ser el apariencia o sus acciones. “¿Os imagináis incondicional de Dios, reflejado en el Tal como lo asevera el papa Francisco, rostro de la misericordia para todos un mundo donde todos mendigan motivos rostro de sus madres que acudían a las la esperanza cristiana proviene de la aquellos con quienes nos topemos en para suscitar la atención de los otros, cárceles locales para visitar a sus hijos. certeza de que “Dios Padre que nos ama nuestro día a día. ¡Recemos para que el y sin embargo ninguno está dispuesto El papa insiste en que el bien vence a la como somos nosotros. Nos ama siempre amor incondicional de Dios se refleje en a querer gratuitamente a otra persona? maldad; el amor puede vencer al odio y a todos.” nuestros rostros y corazones! Parece un mundo humano, pero en la desesperación. La misericordia sigue siendo un tema realidad es un infierno.” “Yo recuerdo a muchas madres, que predominante en las enseñanzas del Santo (Daniel Conway es integrante del comité La privación del amor conduce a la hacían la fila para entrar en la cárcel, Padre. Dios es amor y Jesús es el “Rostro editorial de The Criterion.) † Pope’s visit to Cartagena to highlight inequality in Latin America LIMA, Peru (CNS)—When is now considered the patron saint of Afro-Colombian communities in and Their salaries averaged one-half to Pope Francis visits Colombia in human rights in Colombia. But although around the city. “In some neighborhoods, one‑third those of white Brazilians. September, he will take his message of the country abolished slavery in 1851 and people don’t have running water. On his last day in Colombia, on mercy and reconciliation to Cartagena, passed a law prohibiting discrimination in Inhumanity has become natural.” Sept. 10, Pope Francis will pray the Columbia, a city that still bears scars of 1993, racism persists. The same is true in other Latin Angelus outside of the sanctuary of its painful history as a slave port. And he Many Afro-Colombians in Cartagena, American countries. Although about St. Peter Claver. The building where will walk the streets where another Jesuit, the “children of children of children of half the population of Brazil is of the missionary welcomed slaves, and St. Peter Claver, put that message into slaves ... often remain marginalized, African descent, Afro-Brazilians make which now houses the saint’s relics, practice four centuries ago. abandoned by the government,” said up a disproportionate share of the poor has also served as a school and a Canonized in 1888, St. Peter Claver Father Jorge Hernandez, who works with population, according to the 2010 census. hospital. † Page 8 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017

“It’s very humbling,” said Pauline. “We INSTALLATION were surprised when we were asked, but continued from page 1 very excited and honored that we would get to do this.” bishop—is to be willing to stand in the She added that a married couple greeting breach of the divide, drawing people the archbishop during his installation was a back from the ledges of extremism in sign of their mutual support for each other, self-indulgence and self-righteousness by and a way for “young people just starting serving as bridges of unity, ambassadors of out to see that there is such a thing as a hope and instruments of peace.” long-term commitment and that people are At the beginning of the installation Mass, truly happy being together for that length of Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic time.” nuncio to the United States, quoting Pope Archbishop Thompson also met a Francis, encouraged Archbishop Thompson group of leaders of Christian communities to reach out broadly to people in need and other faith traditions in central and through his leadership of the archdiocese. southern Indiana. “As you minister to the priests, clergy and Rev. Dr. Timothy James, associate laity being entrusted to your pastoral care general minister of the Indianapolis-based and reach out to the community beyond, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), especially the poor and marginalized, may said he looks forward to working with you keep ever in your heart the sentiments Archbishop Thompson to bring greater you yourself heard expressed by our unity among Christians. Holy Father, Pope Francis, during his homily “As the archbishop preached about on the Solemnity of SS. Peter and Paul,” said both/ and as opposed to either/or, I sensed Archbishop Pierre. “ ‘The Lord answers our a unity that we all carry the same burden, prayers. He is faithful to the love we have the burden of Christ to care for the least and professed for him and he stands beside us at the last,” James said. “I see a burden for all times of trial. … ’ ” of us. When we work together, it can be Archbishop Pierre also read from a accomplished.” letter of Pope Francis in which the pontiff Indianapolis Mayor Joseph Hogsett, appointed Archbishop Thompson to lead the who, along with Chief Justice of the Indiana Church in central and southern Indiana. Supreme Court Loretta Rush, greeted “ ‘ … We implore for you the choicest Archbishop Thompson, also wants to add gifts of the Paraclete Spirit so that, aided by his efforts to working with the archbishop them, and with the prayerful intercession of for the common good of all people. the Blessed Virgin Mary, you can so nurture “Building up the relationship so that we the faithful entrusted to you that what you together, as a community, can move forward preach with your words, you may be able to as one city is part of my job,” Hogsett said. confirm by your deeds and especially by the Archbishop Thompson described in his witness of your life.’ ” homily a broad, person-centered panorama After the letter from the pope was ritually for this work. shown to the congregation, Archbishop “Amid structures, policies and programs, Thompson expressed his acceptance of we must not lose sight of the person,” he the pope’s appointment. Archbishop Pierre said. “Nothing of humanity and creation must then placed on Archbishop Thompson’s escape our focus, engagement and outreach.” shoulders a pallium blessed by the pope. A Archbishop Thompson also reminded pallium is a woolen band that symbolizes an his listeners that one person in particular archbishop’s pastoral care of his faithful and spurs this work and is its goal. his communion with the pope. “Our task is not so much to resolve The last of several hundred deacons, priests and bishops process into SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral The nuncio then walked with the world’s problems as to lead persons for the installation Mass of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson on July 28. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Archbishop Thompson to the cathedra, and peoples to personal encounter with the seat in the cathedral reserved for the the person of Jesus Christ, Savior of the archbishop alone which, from the earliest world,” he said. “We ourselves must first, days of the Church, has symbolized a however, if we are to be credible and bishop’s duty as the principal teacher of the effective, be engaged in such a personal faith in his diocese. encounter with him.” Archbishop Thompson then sat in the Finding strength for the Church’s cathedra and was given the pastoral staff, diverse ministries through prayer, traditionally known as a crosier, that the Archbishop Thompson said, allows the priests of the archdiocese had given to him faithful to see Christ in all they serve. along with a pectoral cross and episcopal “We must leave no one behind, ring the evening before during a Solemn especially being attentive to the unborn, the Evening Prayer liturgy in the cathedral. poor, the young, the elderly, the migrant, The moment, which was the culmination the immigrant, the refugee, the sick, of the installation of the seventh archbishop the dying, the addicted, the abused, the of Indianapolis, was met with extended disenfranchised, the lonely, the hopeless, the applause from the congregation. imprisoned and all who suffer,” he said. “We Archbishop Thompson then greeted a must be concerned about the well-being of diverse group of members of the faithful each and every person as well as creation of the Church in central and southern itself if we are to be truly Christ-centered. Indiana representing priests, deacons, men “What we do or fail to do for the least and women religious, married couples, of his brothers and sisters, our brothers and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, center, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, youths, young adults, people with special sisters, we do or fail to do for Jesus Christ. archbishop of Newark, N.J., and several other bishops applaud after Indianapolis Archbishop Charles needs, Catholic schools, catechesis and the It is simple, I’m the first to admit it, but it’s C. Thompson sits for the first time in the cathedra of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis intercultural community. a place to start—the Catholic both/and.” during the July 28 Mass in which he was installed as the seventh archbishop of Indianapolis. Steven and Pauline Lancaster, members (Photo by Sean Gallagher) of St. Joseph Parish in Shelbyville, recently (For more coverage of the installation celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, and represented married couples in the including videos and photo galleries, visit archdiocese. www.CriterionOnline.com.) †

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson greets Habibe Ali, interim secretary general of the Plainfield-based Islamic Society of North America, during the installation Mass. Waiting to greet Archbishop Thompson is Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, right. Benedictine Archbishop Charles C. Thompson elevates the Eucharist during his Installation Mass at SS. Peter and Father Julian Peters, second from right, serves as a master of ceremonies. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on July 28. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Page 9 Youths lead the chorus of support for new archbishop

By Sean Gallagher, Natalie Hoefer, Mike Krokos and “I’m impressed with John Shaughnessy him always, but just the support behind him, and his At 15, Logan Struewing had a wonderfully-youthful humility,” Lentz said. “He reaction to being the youngest person chosen to welcome knows he’s far from perfect, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson during his installation and he has the need for Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on prayer at all times.” July 28. “It’s especially cool to have this honor,” said Logan, a A family’s pride member of Holy Spirit Parish in Indianapolis. As one of Archbishop His enthusiasm was even higher after he had a short Thompson’s 90 first conversation with the new archbishop. cousins, Denise Mutter “It was amazing,” said Logan, a member of the traveled from Rochester, Archdiocesan Youth Council who was part of a group Minn., to be there for him. of civic leaders, religious leaders and members of the “I loved every minute archdiocese who greeted the archbishop during the [of the Mass] from start liturgy. “He seemed really kind, really interested. I just to finish,” Mutter said. got confirmed, and I’m excited to be doing more in the “I never thought it was Church. I feel like the youth are ready to be a bigger part a possibility [to have an of the Church.” archbishop in the family], Archbishop Charles C. Thompson greets 17-year-old Emma Lashley, a member of St. Charles At 17, Emma Lashley had the same hope as she but we couldn’t be more Borromeo Parish in Bloomington, during the installation Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in welcomed Archbishop Thompson. proud of him.” Indianapolis on July 28. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) “The youth are all really willing to work with him,” said Emma, a member of the Archdiocesan Youth Council A vision to embrace and St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bloomington. “We For Msgr. William F. Stumpf, one want to help spread the Catholic mission to people.” of the highlights of the installation The experiences of the two teenagers reflected the Mass was Archbishop Thompson’s positive reactions that people shared about Archbishop homily in which he shared the theme Thompson on the day he became the seventh archbishop of how the Catholic faith should be of Indianapolis. inclusive, welcoming and supportive. “I think he’s helping us already A commitment to collaboration to start thinking about vision,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joseph Hogsett made a point of Msgr. Stumpf, vicar general of the noting that he was “still mourning the loss” of Cardinal Msgr. William F. archdiocese. “We’re really blessed. Joseph W. Tobin to the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., Stumpf In his homily and throughout his but he was comforted by the exchange he had with remarks at the end, you sensed Archbishop Thompson during the Mass. his humility and his being very down-to-earth—and “He was incredibly engaging,” the mayor said. Cardinal Tobin was too—and it’s just nice to have another “We both committed ourselves to collaboration for the shepherd like that, that has that same quality.” people of Indianapolis and all the people he will serve throughout the archdiocese. ‘A sense of all the people’ “I’m profoundly optimistic that the City of Benedictine Sister Jennifer Indianapolis and the Church will continue its very close Mechtild Horner considered it “a real Kam Ngaih Lian, a Burmese Catholic who is a member of St. Mark working relationship, particularly on issues of poverty gift” to be among the people who the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, speaks with Archbishop and those most vulnerable in our society. I look forward greeted Archbishop Thompson during Charles C. Thompson during the installation Mass. Lian was part to sitting down with him and talking about how we can his installation Mass. of a group of archdiocesan Catholics and other faith and civic collaborate—not only as leaders but as a faith community “He has a sense of all the people, leaders who greeted the new archbishop. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) to make Indianapolis an even better place than it already and that we need to take care of all is.” of them, not just one or the other,” said Sister Jennifer, prioress of Our ‘A wonderful guy’ Sr. Jennifer Mechtild Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Byron and Kay Corbett traveled from their home in Horner, O.S.B. Grove. Bardstown, Ky., to be there for Archbishop Thompson, “If we can be that bridge for the their longtime friend from his first assignment as a newly people of God, we’ll do wonderful things for Christ.” ordained priest in 1987 as associate pastor of the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral. An answer to a prayer “I felt so thrilled that he was recognized for such an As a priest in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Father honor,” said Byron, who recalled the times the couple Eric Johnson views Archbishop Thompson as an answer had him over to their house for pizza and beer. “He was to a prayer that has been shared by Catholics in southern always very concerned about young people when he was and central Indiana. in Bardstown. He would always spend a lot of time at the “We’ve been waiting and praying for the Holy Spirit high school. He’s very humble.” and the Holy Father to send us a shepherd that would Kay Corbett added, “Indy is so blessed. He’s a lead us and kind of help us move forward,” said Father wonderful guy. He will lead the [Church] well. He has a Johnson, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in wonderful sense of humor, but is very serious at times—a New Albany. “As an archdiocese, we’re very much at a God-gifted man.” place where we’re excited for that. “He has a humility about him in a lot of what he says, and ‘A blessed experience’ in the ways he speaks about himself. Yet, I do think he’s also For Joe Paul Hayden, the able to kind of articulate where it is that we need to be as the installation Mass of Archbishop people of God—to be a people that stands in the middle and Franciscan Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Merrita Thompson was a “bittersweet” tries to hold people together in hope, unity and faith, but to do Mary receives the Precious Blood during the installation Mass. moment. After all, the former bishop that with a humble spirit, in a way that is inviting.” † (Photo by Mike Krokos) of Evansville, Ind., served as a role model for Hayden as he prepares to be a priest in that diocese. “It’s been a blessed experience St. Nicholas getting to know him over the last Annual Church SUMMER SALE Joe Paul Hayden several years,” said Hayden, a AT senior in formation at Bishop Simon Picnic Bruté College Seminary and Marian University, both in Sunday, August 20, 2017 Angels’ Corner Indianapolis. Buffet Serving Catholic Gift Shop “It’s a bittersweet thing to see him leave because my 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM experience of getting to know him has been such a great www.angels-corner.com Carryout available til 6:00 PM one. He’s a really humble man, a good model of the faith. 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‘Bridges  of unity’

Leaders of Christian communities and other faith traditions in central and southern Indiana as well as civic leaders participate in the July 28 installation Mass. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer)

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson blesses transitional Deacon Jeffrey Dufresne during the installation Mass before Deacon Dufresne, a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, proclaims the Gospel. (Photo by Sean Gallagher)

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson enjoys visiting with his great nieces Leanna, left, Riley and Brandi during a reception at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis on July 28. (Photo by Rob Banayote)

Charles and Joyce Thompson, the parents of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, bring forward the offertory gifts during the July 28 installation Mass. Also pictured is Archbishop Thompson’s brother, Kenny. (Photo by Rob Banayote)

Annette “Mickey” Lentz, archdiocesan chancellor,  receives the apostolic letter in which Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Charles C. Thompson as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. (Photo by Rob Banayote)

During a July 28 installation Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson sits for the first time in the cathedra, a seat reserved in the cathedral for the archbishop alone, as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. (Photo by Rob Banayote) Sister Loretto Emenogu, a superior of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy living in Indianapolis, greets Archbishop Charles C. Thompson at a reception at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis on July 28.  (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Maria Solis, a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, leads the congregation during the installation Mass in singing the responsorial psalm. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) 

Deacon Wayne Davis of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield on July 28 processes into SS. Peter and Paul Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, center, places a pallium Cathedral in Indianapolis with the pallium designated for Archbishop Charles C. Thompson. Priests pray during the July 28 installation Mass in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in on Archbishop Charles C. Thompson during the July 28 liturgy. Looking on is Father Patrick Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, left, and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, N.J., (Photo by Rob Banayote) Indianapolis. (Photo by Mike Krokos) Beidelman, rector of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. (Photo by Rob Banayote) process into SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on July 28. (Photo by Rob Banayote) Page 12 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Church leaders make the journey to support a friend By John Shaughnessy

The enduring love that Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin still has for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the great respect he has for Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shined through in the moments before the installation Mass for his successor on July 28. Explaining why he wanted to be Cardinal Joseph W. at SS. Peter and Tobin Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis to see Archbishop Thompson become the seventh archbishop of the archdiocese, Cardinal Tobin said, “It was two great loves.” “One is the friendship I have with Archbishop Thompson, and the great respect I have, and the incredible hope that he gives me—and that he also gives the archdiocese,” said Cardinal Tobin, who became the archbishop of Newark, N.J., in early January after serving four years as the spiritual leader of the Church in central and southern Indiana. “The second reason, of course, is this archdiocese which I love so much. I think that people like me, who don’t have children, you find the life in what you Bishops listen as Archbishop Charles C. Thompson delivers a homily during his installation Mass on July 28 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in do with the people of God. And when Indianapolis. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) you have to leave that, it’s almost like you’re handing over your children. Not of bishops and archbishops who meet and Etienne noted. It’s also given him an was in his early years as the bishop of the that the people are children, but it’s these talk regularly to support each other. insight into Archbishop Thompson as a Diocese of Evansville, Ind. wonderful projects you do with them. And “This archdiocese means a lot to me,” person and a spiritual leader. Their ensuing friendship also led you hope the next person is going to love Archbishop Etienne said shortly before “We all know how much we need Bishop Coyne to return for the installation them as much as you do. the installation the support of each other,” Archbishop Mass of the new “And I have every confidence that Mass. “This is my Etienne said. “And that’s why it’s archbishop. Archbishop Thompson—with his family here. And I’ve important for us to make that extra effort “When I first got many gifts and his great energy and his had a relationship to be there at significant moments in each to Indianapolis, I had humility—is going to be a great gift with Archbishop of our lives. the chance to meet here. He has always been a friend and Thompson for the “I wish Archbishop Thompson the best, Bishop Thompson supportive of me—someone with whom years that he’s been and I think the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Bishop [Timothy I can confide. I feel I know him, and I’m a bishop, and I want will be in very good hands. He’s a great L.] Doherty [of so grateful to God and to Pope Francis for to be here to support pastor. He has a lot of talents, gifts and the Lafayette bringing him here.” him. And I want to be energy. The archdiocese will be under great Diocese]. They both A similar sentiment was shared Archbishop Paul D. here to show my love leadership under his pastoral care.” Bishop Christopher reached out to me by Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Etienne for this archdiocese Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of J. Coyne in friendship, and Anchorage, who made the long journey and its priests, its Burlington, Vt., is also part of that small I really appreciate from Alaska to be at the installation Mass religious and its people. So I would have support group with Archbishop Thompson that,” Bishop Coyne recalled. for Archbishop Thompson. moved heaven and earth to be here for and Archbishop Etienne. His respect and “He was wonderful to work with, and A former priest of the Archdiocese this celebration.” fondness for Archbishop Thompson began he has a great sense of humor—someone of Indianapolis, Archbishop Etienne Being part of that same support group when Bishop Coyne first served as an who makes boring meetings less so. He is has become friends with Archbishop has created a special bond among those auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of a friend, someone with whom I can share Thompson as members of a small group archbishops and bishops, Archbishop Indianapolis and Archbishop Thompson the ups and downs of being a bishop.” † New archbishop is ‘humble, holy’ shepherd who will love his flock By Mike Krokos “I’m happy also to be with his from Indiana, were quick to agree with archdiocese to his own diocese. family, who are all deeply rooted in the Archbishop Kurtz’s sentiments. “The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is The smile on Louisville Archbishop Archdiocese [of Louisville], specifically “Archbishop Thompson is a wonderful a neighbor of mine, and we’re all part Joseph E. Kurtz’s face spoke volumes. in Marion County.” friend, a great inspiration, very humble of one Church,” Bishop Doherty said. “I The joy was palpable too as he talked Archbishop Kurtz was one of 23 and very holy,” said Bishop Donald have only happy reasons for being here about his former priest and vicar general bishops who concelebrated at the July 28 J. Hying of the Diocese of Gary, Ind. today, and consider it a privilege, and who was moments away from being installation Mass at SS. Peter and Paul “It gave me great joy to know that he’s I’m so happy for the archdiocese as well. installed as the new shepherd of the Cathedral in Indianapolis, and he, like in this position of service and of greater They’ve got a real good pastor coming in, Church in central and southern Indiana. many others, felt Archbishop Thompson influence, and I truly love him as a and they’ll be very happy.” “Well, I can only tell you how proud would bring many gifts in his ministry to brother.” Bishop Doherty called the new we in the local Church of Louisville the archdiocese. Bishop Hying added, “[Archbishop archbishop “a good listener” who will are that one of our sons has been raised “He’s someone who’s very humble, Thompson] brings a great insight into be capable of continuing long-range to this level of service to Christ and and he is always looking to serve others. the pastoral reality of the Church, deep planning in the archdiocese. He also cited his people,” Archbishop Kurtz said of There’s not a bone of narcissism in him. empathy for people suffering in existential Archbishop Thompson’s background in Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of He’s other-directed,” Archbishop Kurtz situations, and I think great fraternity Church law. Indianapolis. said. “I believe he’s a very spiritual man, with everyone in the Church [and is] a “One of the gifts that he brings— “We’re thrilled that Pope Francis has he’s someone who listens, and I think wonderful collaborator.” also not only to the archdiocese but to appointed him as archbishop. It seems he’s someone who’s not afraid to make Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the all bishops in the state—is he’s a very like yesterday—it was six years ago—that a decision. And those are the recipes Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., competent canon lawyer,” he said. “For he was plucked out of the Archdiocese for really a good leader. So I think the called Archbishop Thompson “a good man people who deal in Church administration of Louisville to become the bishop in Archdiocese of Indianapolis is going to be and a good friend,” and said he believed like I do, while we have our own Evansville, and he has just served in such a blessed.” people in the local Church will witness a consultants inside, it’s great to have a man pastoral way, so we’re really proud of him. Other bishops, including several shepherd who embraces his flock. of his wide experience. I think people “I think, you know, he’s just a very will be very pleased to find out that … pastoral bishop, he kind of exudes he’s got an established reputation as a that real heartfelt care and concern for canonist, which is very valuable to the ‘He’s other-directed. I believe he’s a very everyone, and I think that’s going to come whole Church, not just to Indiana.” spiritual man, he’s someone who listens, and I across right away, when he goes and visits Retired Bishop William L. Higi of think he’s someone who’s not afraid to make a parishes,” Bishop Rhoades said. “The Lafayette said he felt “privileged” to decision. And those are the recipes for really people will see there’s a simplicity and attend the installation liturgy, and added it a humility about him, that he’s so very was “a special, special moment in the life a good leader. So I think the Archdiocese of approachable, and I think that will serve of the Church in Indiana.” Indianapolis is going to be blessed.’ the archdiocese well.” The retired Lafayette bishop said he Friendship also came to the forefront for had gotten to know Archbishop Thompson Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of Lafayette, through meetings of the bishops of the —Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky. Ind., when he talked about Archbishop state, and added, “I’ve been impressed. I Thompson, as did the proximity of the think he’s an excellent choice.” † The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Page 13

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson raises the Eucharist during Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Albany on July 30. (Photo by Sean Gallagher) Archbishop eager to learn ‘rhythm of the archdiocese’ By Natalie Hoefer young people, older people, the various the archdiocese and the rhythm of the religious in the archdiocese—it was all archdiocese, and hopefully get into a It was one of his few periods of quiet grace.” routine myself.” in four days, but Archbishop Charles In the midst of all the activities He looks forward to meeting the C. Thompson still took time on July 30 from July 27-July 30 that marked his Catholics of central and southern Indiana to share his reflections on his installation installation and first weekend of official “as soon as I can,” he said. as shepherd of the Church in central and duties, Archbishop Thompson said “One thing I did in Evansville was go southern Indiana. he still found “quiet moments in the to the deaneries and meet the leadership “It’s been a whirlwind,” he chapel” in his new Indianapolis home, early on. I hope to do that soon as well,” admitted, shortly after he celebrated “moments where I could be quiet and in he added. Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help prayer, reminiscing about it all, going Meanwhile, he hopes to find time Church in New Albany. “Actually, back through the events. It’s all been in his new routine for running, his the last four weeks have been a very profound.” preferred method of stress release. whirlwind.” Now that the incense has dissipated He was happy to note that But in the center of the whirlwind and the visiting friends, family and Indianapolis is predominantly flat. were abundant blessings. bishops have returned home, Archbishop “I like to run—but I don’t like to Archbishop Charles C. Thompson pauses “The whole thing was moments of Thompson is ready to “get in a routine,” hurt,” he quipped. to pray after Communion at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Albany grace,” he said. “Just the beauty of the he said. on July 30. He has enjoyed a few quiet liturgy; all that people put into this to His next steps as shepherd of the (Full coverage of the July 30 Mass moments of reflection in the “whirlwind” pull it off; connecting with people I Church in central and southern Indiana that Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of events leading up to his installation as haven’t seen in a while, some since are to “get to know the people, the celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual archbishop of the Church in central and prior to my ordination [as bishop] in places, what we do and how we do Help Parish in New Albany will appear southern Indiana, and is looking forward to Evansville. Then to meet all the different it,” he said. “I want to learn the life of in the Aug. 11 issue of The Criterion.) † establishing a routine. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) Family’s memorable day connects them to Archbishop Thompson By John Shaughnessy of the installation Mass on the cathedral’s pipe organ. For Hector and Erika Salcedo, sharing “For me, this is very important. This their musical gifts at the installation Mass is a great opportunity,” Hector said. “I of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson used to play in St. Peter’s Basilica at the highlighted a memorable day for their Vatican. I’ve played in the cathedral in family that just arrived in the United Mexico. I like the celebrations. And my States five months ago. wife has the opportunity to sing on her The couple and their two young birthday at this important Mass. So she is daughters moved from Guadalajara, very happy.” Mexico, during the late winter so Hector Another highlight of the day involved could accept a position as the director of Hector’s brother from Mexico, Father music at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg. Eduardo Salcedo. Arriving in central The move lets Hector spend more time Indiana for a visit with Hector’s family, with his wife and their children, Father Salcedo also had the joy of 5-year-old Clara and 3-year-old Sophia. concelebrating the installation Mass. The move also led Hector and Erika It’s all part of what has been a special to have the honor of participating in transition to Indiana for the family Archbishop Thompson’s installation “In Mexico, I worked all day every Hector and Erika Salcedo pose for a photo in the choir loft of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in day, and I didn’t have any days off,” Indianapolis on July 28, a day when Hector played the cathedral’s pipe organ and Erika sang in the Indianapolis on July 28—a day when Hector said. “Now I have more time to choir during the installation Mass of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson. (Photo by John Shaughnessy) Erika and Sophia also both celebrated spend with my family. For me, that’s most their birthdays. important now. We’re very happy.” “For our family, it’s three celebrations Erika added, “I love that he has time to Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for August in one,” noted Erika, 37, who sang in be with us. And I love the community here. the choir during the Mass. “We celebrate People are very friendly here. To live in the new archbishop, and that celebration this country is very beautiful for us.” falls on my daughter’s birthday and my So was the opportunity to participate at • Artists—That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, birthday.” the archbishop’s installation Mass. may help everyone discover the beauty of creation. Erika studied singing for five years “Both of us love music,” she said. in Rome, the Italian city where Hector “For me, singing is the thing I love to do studied organ and music composition at most in the world. I love to sing for God. the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music. It’s the way I can express my love and (To see Pope Francis’ monthly intentions, go to www.ewtn.com/faith/papalPrayer.htm.) † He played the prelude and the postlude gratitude to God.” † Page 14 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Nine Sisters of Providence celebrate Golden Jubilees Criterion staff report entered the congregation on Oct. 1, 1967, from Kuangfu, Taiwan. She professed In 2017, nine Sisters of Providence of final vows on Dec. 4, 1977. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated 50 She graduated from Fu Jen Catholic years in the congregation. University in Taiwan with a bachelor’s degree in theology, and a bachelor’s Sister Editha (formerly Editha degree in liberal arts from Saint Mary-of- Expedita, S.P.C.) Ben, a native of the-Woods College. the Philippines, entered the Sisters of Sister Delan served in Taiwan. St. Paul of Chartres on May 10, 1967, Currently, she ministers as the vocation and professed final vows on Feb. 1, 1975. director for Asia for the Sisters of Sister Editha transferred her vows to the Providence. Sisters of Providence in June 2002. She graduated from Rosary College in Sister Marianne (formerly Ann the Philippines with bachelor’s degrees in Eugene) Mader, a native of Indianapolis, education, English and mathematics, and entered the congregation on Aug. 30, 1967, earned a master’s degree in theological from St. Philip Neri Parish in Indianapolis. studies at Ateneo De Manila University in She professed final vows on March 8, 1975. the Philippines. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Sister Editha has served in Illinois and Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in Taiwan. in education. She also earned a master’s Currently, she ministers as the director of arts in library science from the Rosary Nine Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods pose on June 24 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods of vocations for the Sisters of Providence. College of Arts and Sciences, Dominican as they celebrate their 50-year jubilees. The jubilarians are, front row: Providence Sisters Marianne University in River Forest, Ill. Mader, left, Celeste Tsai, Editha Ben and Danielle Sullivan; second row: Providence Sisters Paula Sister Paula (formerly Mario) In the archdiocese, Sister Marianne Damiano, left, Mary Montgomery and Jean Kenny; third row: Providence Sisters Barbara McClelland, Damiano, a native of New Castle, Pa., served in Indianapolis as a teacher at the left, and Delan Ma. They are pictured with General Councilors in the back row: Providence Sisters entered the congregation on Aug. 30, former St. Catherine of Siena School Mary Beth Klingel, left, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Lisa Stallings, Jenny Howard and Dawn Tomaszewski. 1967, from Anaheim, Calif. She professed (1971-72) and St. Philip Neri School (Submitted photo) final vows on Dec. 8, 1974. (1972-77); in various library roles at She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Community Hospital (1978-93) and Hand Sister Mary (formerly Aaron) retreat and spiritual director/volunteer Woods College with a bachelor’s degree Surgery Association of Indiana (1986-88); Montgomery, a native of Bramble, Ind., at Providence Spirituality & Conference in art. She earned a master’s degree in as medical information assistant at in the Evansville, Ind., Diocese, entered Center and Ministry of Care at Saint theological spirituality from Fordham Crossroads Rehabilitation Center (1997-98); the congregation on Aug. 30, 1967, from Mary-of-the-Woods. University in New York. as instructional assistant-computers at St. Joseph Parish in Loogootee, Ind., in In the archdiocese, Sister Paula has Holy Spirit School (1998-2002); and as a the Evansville Diocese. She professed Sister Danielle (formerly Sister Mary ministered as General Councilor (2001- librarian at Holy Angels School (2002-06). final vows on Oct. 15, 1977. Lou) Sullivan, a native of Melrose, Mass., 11), as coordinator of programming At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, she She graduated from Saint Mary-of- entered the congregation on Aug. 30, 1967, (2012-13), and as director of retreats and served as Archive Researcher (2006-09). the-Woods College with a bachelor’s from St. Joseph Parish in Malden, Mass. programs for the Providence Spirituality She also ministered in Ohio and Canada. degree in education, and also earned a She professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1973. & Conference Center (2013-14). Currently, Sister Marianne ministers as master’s degree in pastoral theology from She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- She also served in California. the archives coordinator for the Sisters of the Catholic Theological Union/Catholic Woods College with a bachelor’s degree Currently, Sister Paula serves as Providence. Graduate School of Theology in Chicago. in elementary education, and also earned a director of retreats and programs and In the archdiocese, Sister Mary served master’s degree in administration from the co-director at Providence Spirituality & Sister Barbara (formerly Mary in Indianapolis as a student teacher at the University of Notre Dame. Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the- Barbara) McClelland, a native of former St. Patrick School (1971), and as Sister Danielle served in Maryland, Woods. Indianapolis, entered the congregation on a teacher at All Saints School (1972-75) Massachusetts and in Washington, D.C. Aug. 30, 1967, from Holy Name of Jesus (now St. Anthony School); in Sellersburg Currently, she ministers as a staff Sister Jean (formerly Keith) Parish in Beech Grove. She professed as a teacher at St. Paul School (1975-78); accountant for the Sisters of St. Joseph in Kenny, a native of Chicago, entered final vows on Oct. 25, 1980. in Bloomington as provincial councilor/ Brighton, Mass. the congregation on Aug. 30, 1967, She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- pastoral associate at St. Paul Catholic from Queen of Angels in Chicago. She Woods College with a bachelor’s degree Center (1991), as pastoral associate at St. Sister Celeste Tsai, a native of Taiwan, professed perpetual vows on Oct. 4, 1980. in elementary education, and also earned Paul Catholic Center (1992-97), and as entered the Congregation on Aug. 30, 1967, She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- a master’s degree in education from director of Providence Volunteer Ministry from Taichung City, Taiwan. She professed Woods College with a bachelor’s degree Indiana University in Bloomington. (1997-2000); in Terre Haute as a secretary final vows on Sept. 28, 1980. in elementary education, a master’s degree In the archdiocese, Sister Barbara in Mayor Kevin Burke’s office (2006-07), She graduated from Providence University in religious education and a master’s of served in Indianapolis as a teacher at as director of Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral in Taiwan with a bachelor’s degree in divinity degree from Loyola University St. Simon the Apostle School (1971- Center (2008-14), and as director/spiritual English, and also earned a master’s degree in in Chicago, and a master’s degree in 76), St. Joan of Arc School (1976-80), director of Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral Asian Studies from Seton Hall University. human services counseling from DePaul Holy Cross (now Holy Cross Central) Center (2014). At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sister University in Chicago. School (1980-81), and as principal at At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sister Celeste ministered as an English Language She served in Illinois. Holy Cross Central School (1981-96). Mary served as director of Providence Institute instructor (1979-80), and as a Currently, Sister Jean ministers at She also ministered in Kentucky. Volunteer Ministry (2000-05), and as translator (2010-11). St. Matthew the Apostle Parish and Currently, Sister Barbara ministers retreat and spiritual director (2015-16). Currently, she ministers as translator and School in Indianapolis. as the co-director of Miracle Place in She also served in Kentucky. affairs consultant at Providence University in Sister Delan Ma, a native of Taiwan, Indianapolis. Currently, Sister Mary ministers as Taiwan. † FCC approves merger of Relevant Radio, Immaculate Heart Radio WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Federal Relevant’s home base. Catholic radio,” said Karen Moran, who Father Francis Hoffman—better known Communications Commission (FCC) has Combined, the two stations have about got her start writing news releases pro to listeners as “Father Rocky”—an Opus approved the merger of Relevant Radio 120 AM and FM stations and “repeater” bono and now produces two Immaculate Dei priest living in Chicago who has been and Immaculate Heart Radio. towers broadcasting the signals into Heart shows. “There’s a lot of sharing.” associated with Relevant Radio since Both are nonprofit, listener-supported smaller cities. Immaculate Heart got its start about 20 2003 and is now its executive director. Catholic radio chains. Relevant’s stations Immaculate Heart Radio’s most years ago, and Relevant was established “The earnest conversations began in are principally in the Midwest and East, popular programs are “The Patrick about 15 years ago. Moran said there had January 2016, we reached an agreement in while Immaculate Heart’s are in the West Madrid Show” and “Heart to Heart With been conversations about merging the two principle in January 2016, we reached an and the Plains states. Mother Miriam,” according to Immaculate operations from time to time, as the two agreement in May 2016,” he told Catholic On the air, the combined company is Heart Media spokeswoman Kathy Jensen. chains had little geographical overlap and News Service in a July 25 telephone known as Relevant Radio. Off the air, Relevant’s most popular shows are “The did not directly compete with each other interview. “Once we had raised two-thirds the corporate entity will be known as Drew Mariani Show,” which also airs on in any city. of what we set out for our [capital] Immaculate Heart Media, a nonprofit, Immaculate Heart, “Morning Air” and “We had been having informal campaign”—he credited St. Joseph, “our nonstock entity with its headquarters “Father Simon Says.” conversations for years. We recognized consultant,” for its success—“we announced in Green Bay, Wis., which had been It’s “a very small community in we have very similar missions,” said it to the public [on] Oct. 3, 2016.” †

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5353 E. 56th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46226 • (317) 545-7681 • Fax (317) 545-0095 www.archindy.org/fatima IS-5987722 Page 16 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Emmaus Walk/Debra Tomaselli Pierre De Smet: ‘The best friend the Indians ever had’ Dear God, what’s In my last column, I wrote about Crows, Cheyennes, Araphahoes and Bull. The missionary asked the chief to Jesuit Father Eusebio Kino, one of Assiniboins. At an Indian council in 1851 call a council at which he could speak. in a name? Plenty our country’s greatest missionaries. near Fort Laramie, Wyo., he baptized Sitting Bull did so, and a four‑hour The Lord’s voice is typically subtle, Father Pierre-Jean 1,586 Indians. meeting followed. The Indians agreed to but he’s always there … even in the De Smet was another His letters, diaries and maps became send a delegation back with Father De small stuff. Every detail matters. Jesuit missionary invaluable not only to his contemporaries Smet to meet with American peace Nothing is too who worked among but also to historians. He knew the rivers commissioners. Father De Smet was able insignificant for him. the Indians, about and trails of the West as did few other to do this because of the reputation he I was reminded of 150 years later. He white men, other than the 19th century’s had earned as the greatest missionary to that recently, when, on earned a national famous mountain men. I don’t know the Indians in U.S. history. an uneventful weekday reputation as “the best how he figured it, but he claimed that, Naturally, Father De Smet couldn’t morning, I found friend the Indians ever during his 28 years among the Indians, he instruct all the Indians by himself. After myself pondering our had.” traveled 260,929 miles by foot, horseback making contact with various tribes and youngest grandson’s Father De Smet was and boat. ensuring friendly relations, he would name. born in Belgium, and came to the United The Secretary of War asked him to ask religious orders of women to work Seriously, I don’t States for the first time in 1821. He moved accompany General William Harney to among the Indians. The American saint know what made to St. Louis, Mo., in 1823. Until 1830, he Utah to try to end Indian revolts without Rose Philippine Duchesne was one of me wonder about Dominic’s name that studied Indian cultures and languages. In violence. He managed to establish the nuns who responded to his request particular day, but I kept thinking about 1833, he returned to Belgium because of friendly relations with the Indians of the for sisters to minister to the Potawatomi it as I got ready for Mass. And I couldn’t health problems, but returned four years Southwest. Indians, who had been forcibly moved quit. later. He worked among the Potawatomi When he was 68, in 1868, Father De Smet from northern Indiana to Kansas After all, there’s a definite pattern Indians in Iowa. was asked to intervene with Chief Sitting Territory. to his siblings’ names, but his name, Then, in 1840, Flathead Indians from Bull. The priest traveled alone for 49 days Father De Smet died in St. Louis on Dominic, is clearly out-of-sync. the Pacific Northwest, who had heard up the Missouri River from St. Louis, across May 23, 1873, at the age of 72. Let me explain: There are the girls, about Christianity, traveled more than the Badlands and into the Yellowstone named Ave, Angelina, Abigail (who 1,500 miles to St. Louis to ask for a valley. When some scouts from the Sioux (John Fink’s recent series of columns was stillborn) and Ayla. All their names priest to live among them and teach them. Indian camp met him, one of them told him, on Church history is now available begin with an “a.” It’s a nice, tight Father De Smet left St. Louis, and spent “Blackrobe, entrance to our camp is given to in book form from Amazon. It is titled package. the next 28 years in Oregon Country and you alone. No other white man could come How Could This Church Survive? with And there are the boys, Matthew, the Canadian Rockies. He administered out of it with his scalp.” the subtitle, It must be more than a James and Dominic. The first two sound the earliest known baptisms among the Father De Smet was taken to Sitting human institution.) † like Gospel writers, right? Then we have Dominic … definitely not a Gospel It’s All Good/Patti Lamb writer. Wouldn’t Mark or John have been a better match? What about Luke or For God, we are much more than a simple number in life Paul? Actually, this wasn’t the first time I Last week, I accompanied our son “I can’t keep all of these numbers And no matter how many of us there realized Dominic’s name didn’t follow Henry to his middle school orientation straight,” he said, as he accidentally are, he loves us all abundantly. That love suit. However, that particular day, I night prior to the start of the school year. provided his student identification number is irrevocable. I tried to explain that God couldn’t shake the thought. I wondered … The evening when I gave him a pop quiz on his locker sees us in an entirely different way than was it even a holy name? provided a great combination. we might view one another. Washing my face, I laughed at my opportunity for As we waited in line behind about 10 I pulled out my phone and looked up silly ideas. After all, it was too late. students to walk other kiddos and their parents to pay book a passage from the First Book of Samuel, Dominic was already a toddler. There through their fees, my son leaned over and said, “I just and I showed it to Henry. was no changing his name. schedules, meet feel like a walking number.” “But the Lord said to Samuel: Do not But, brushing my hair, I continued to their teachers, I proposed a challenge and asked him judge from his appearance or from his speculate, mouthing his name: Dominic. practice their locker to list—in under one minute—all the lofty stature, because I have rejected him. That name is so different, I thought. combinations, ways we are known by a number. God does not see as a mortal, who sees It wasn’t a family name. Really, why purchase spirit wear “Go!” I exclaimed. the appearance. The Lord looks into the Dominic? Where was the holiness? and much more. It I was impressed with the list he heart” (1 Sm 16:7). Grabbing my keys, I drove along was well organized and efficiently run, rattled off, which included everything As we drove home from back-to- a shady, tree-lined street to church. although it was a bit overwhelming. The from Social Security number and phone school night, I reminded my son that, Parking the car, I headed inside, hallways were a sea of middle school number to height, weight, shoe size, birth as he progresses along his educational forgetting about my earlier obsession humanity, with hundreds of students order, license plate number and more. career, emphasis will continue to be with Dominic’s name. feverishly navigating their ways during Then I reminded Henry that, placed on numbers—class rank, SAT Little did I know, but God didn’t the one hour allotted. unfortunately, life is full of opportunities scores and even cross country mile forget. He had already prepared a message My son commented that, at to see ourselves and compare ourselves times. But I reminded him that to God, for me. seemingly every turn, he was required by the numbers. We gage success based and to his dad and me, he will always be The priest approached the altar, to remember or to identify himself by a on standardized test score numbers, grade much more than a number or anything stood at the ambo, and welcomed the number. point averages, salaries, bonuses and quantifiable. congregation. Then, much to my surprise, As we walked through his schedule, credit scores. We judge ourselves by the Ironically, at bedtime, I opened one he announced that today was the Feast of he had to remember the numbers of his numbers we see on a scale and in our of my devotionals to this quote from St. Dominic. classrooms, located within five different bank accounts. St. Teresa of Calcutta: “Never worry My head spun, remembering how, numbered hallways. He was asked for his But I told my son that God doesn’t about numbers. Help one person at a time, on that morning in particular, I’d been student identification number when we see in terms of numbers. We are more and always start with the person nearest obsessed with my little grandson’s name. loaded money into his lunch account. He than a number that others might use to you.” I’d wondered why he didn’t have a also had to commit a new locker number categorize us. To our Creator, each one of Gospel writers’ name like his brothers. and combination to memory. us is a precious human being made in his (Patti Lamb, a member of St. Susanna I’d even questioned if his was a holy At one point, it all became a bit own likeness and image, totally unique Parish in Plainfield, is a regular columnist name. daunting. and unrepeatable. for The Criterion.) † Amazing, isn’t it? What are the odds I would be wrestling with Dominic’s The Human Side/Fr. Eugene Hemrick name on the day that, unbeknownst to me, happened to be the Feast of St. Dominic? Having a caring heart is at the spirit of almsgiving The priest’s homily was about I looked for Dad’s tools to fix up the The Greek origin of the word well-disposed toward another, the world St. Dominic, and his sermon seemed house after his death. When they were “almsgiving” is “mercy,” and in Hebrew it and God reigns. An even closer look tailor-made for me. I learned the saint was nowhere to be found, I asked my mother, denotes justice. uncovers the goodness and beauty they a spirited evangelist. “Where are Dad’s Having a caring heart for others and create echoing St. Peter during the Clearly God was happy with Dominic’s tools?” sacrificing personal goods to help them is Transfiguration, “Lord, it is good that we name. It didn’t have to be a Gospel “I gave them mercy par excellance and nothing is more are here.” writers’ name. It didn’t have to be a away”, she replied, joyful in life. My boyhood pastor once said, “Gene, family name. Rest assured, Dominic is a and then added, “As Practicing fairness creates solidarity, the reason our country is blessed is our holy name. you get older, it’s time which is the essence of justice. Justice charity. When you share your goods When writing this column, I felt to give stuff away, not counsels us to put ourselves in the shoes with another, it returns to you tenfold.” reluctant to share something as trivial as amass it.” of others to better understand their A truism that runs through the psalms my grandson’s name. But this story packs One of the many dire needs. In the Old Testament, God states that as long as we share our goods a powerful message. valuable meanings of inspired the prophets to defend orphans, with others in need, God blessings will It reminds us that our God is with almsgiving is found in widows, the poor and imprisoned, those always follow. us. He cares, he leads, he speaks, he her observation. who were considered to be society’s I have witnessed children playing guides. He knows our every thought. Almsgiving fosters letting go of downtrodden. with each other, and then one child will He knows when we sit, and when we possessions, teaching us nothing we St. Thomas Aquinas lists the six qualities reach out to another spontaneously and stand. own is really ours; everything is a gift of charity: joy, benevolence, peace, fraternal hand over a cherished toy. It is ever Indeed, he’s interested in the smallest from God. In encouraging us to give correction, mercy and almsgiving. When so heartwarming to experience—one details of our lives. away belongings, we are reminded one quality is present, so are the others. For innocent child reaching out to another: After all, what’s in a name? to avoid letting possessions control example, almsgiving is benevolence, which almsgiving at its best. us. Equally important is the sense of in turn causes joy and peace. (Debra Tomaselli writes from Altamonte freedom it gives us: less anxiety over A closer look at these qualities (Father Eugene Hemrick writes for Springs, Fla. She can be reached at protecting “stuff.” reveals a disposition in which being Catholic News Service.) † [email protected].) † The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Page 17

The Transfiguration of the Lord/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings

The Sunday Readings Monday, August 7 Thursday, August 10 Sunday, August 6, 2017 St. Sixtus II, pope, and St. Lawrence, deacon and companions, martyrs martyr • Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 developed with good intentions, others St. Cajetan, priest 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 with less so, blurred the message of • 2 Peter 1:16-19 Numbers 11:4b-15 Psalm 112:1-2, 5-9 • Matthew 17:1-9 and about Jesus. This epistle insists that Christians listen to the true story of Christ Psalm 81:12-17 John 12:24-26 as given them by the Apostles. The true Matthew 14:13-21 This weekend, the Church invites us to story is the guide to salvation and is Friday, August 11 celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration available. The Lord made it available by Tuesday, August 8 St. Clare, virgin of the Lord. teaching and commissioning the Apostles. The first reading The Gospel of St. Matthew’s revelation St. Dominic, priest Deuteronomy 4:32-40 is from the Book of of the Transfiguration supplies the third Numbers 12:1-13 Psalm 77:12-16, 21 Daniel. Times were reading. Jesus often faced demands for a Psalm 51:3-7, 12-13 Matthew 16:24-28 terrible for the Jews sign from God that he was the Messiah. Matthew 14:22-36 when this book was Skeptics inevitably raised these demands. or Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14 Saturday, August 12 written. Seldom had Jesus was not silent. This section of St. Jane Francis de Chantal, they been worse. Matthew is filled with responses to these When Alexander demands. Jesus fed the multitudes with Wednesday, August 9 religious the Great died in 323 five loaves and two fish. He walked on St. Teresa Benedicta of the Deuteronomy 6:4-13 B.C., his vast empire water. He healed the sick. He foretold the Cross, virgin and martyr Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51 disintegrated and future. He forgave sinners, an action only Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14:1, Matthew 17:14-20 powerful generals took parts for themselves. available to God, since sin offended God 26-29a, 34-35 The part seized by Seleucus was centered in the last analysis. in Antioch and included the Holy Land. Finally, dramatically, Jesus stood Psalm 106:6-7, 13-14, 21-23 Sunday, August 13 Decades passed. Seleucus himself died, to before Peter, James and John in the full Matthew 15:21-28 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary be succeeded by his descendants, one of radiance of divinity. He was God. He was Time whom, Antiochus IV, saw himself as divine. the promised Messiah. 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a Not only did Antiochus imagine that The Transfiguration profoundly placed Psalm 85:9-14 he was a god, but he brutally forced his Jesus, with a human nature and divine Romans 9:1-5 subjects to worship him. Pious Jews nature, before human vision. refused. The Book of Daniel is about other Matthew 14:22-33 Hebrew heroes who resisted idolatry, but Reflection the purpose of the book is clear: It was to Throughout the history of God’s rally Jews living under Antiochus IV to interaction with the Hebrew people, a Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle refuse to yield to the royal demands that variety of physical conditions indicated they salute the king as a god. the divine presence: searing light, clouds In this reading, the prophet Daniel from which God spoke, the devotion of Church’s just-war doctrine can guide dreams of the world in which Almighty the prophets, and again and again the God is supreme, and all proclaim the people tried to climb as high as they could secular leaders in using military force greatness of God. on mountains to be nearer to God. The Book of Daniel was written in part All these conditions come together in How does a Christian react to a terrorist My daughter is married and has in code. This was done partly to veil the the Transfiguration as Jesus appeared in Qgroup like the Islamic State group? Qfour children. Her husband is not a criticism of the authorities of the day. resplendent, dazzling divine glory before Praying for their salvation is important, but Catholic, but he often attends Mass at the The same method was used in the these three Apostles. Peter, James and it may not be sufficient. local Catholic parish with his wife and Second Epistle of St. Peter, which provides John saw Jesus as God. Negotiating with children. But at Christmas time, when the second reading. This epistle appeared The lesson was clear: Jesus was them seems impossible, they are visiting his parents, they all go when times were bad, indeed fearful, for everything. Everything in creation, all since the Islamic State together to a Lutheran church. Christians. The Roman Emperor Nero the glories and hardships of the human is evidently determined My daughter says God understands that could never be accused of timidity when it condition, fell before the Lord. to kill anyone who family is important and that, especially came to oppressing Christians. For Christians through the long centuries, opposes their ideology. at Christmas, they should all worship He was the Antiochus IV of his day this story of the Transfiguration has been We have seen this together. I worry, though, about the and time. an anticipation of the ultimate glory of the done by beheadings, message this sends to the children—that So, in calling believers to be steadfast resurrection, proof that Jesus is everything, bombings and other it’s OK to go to the church of a different in following Christ, the Epistle filled a and none is his equal. None equals the barbaric acts of denomination and not receive the genuine need, but for many early Christians, Lord in divine power. None equals Jesus in violence. Eucharist. What is the right answer? (Iowa) following Christ could be confusing. mercy, love, perfection and goodness. President Donald J. Trump has vowed Stories and legends, some probably Yes! He is the Savior. † to defeat the Islamic State through Here is what the Catechism of the military means. Can a Christian support ACatholic Church has to say on this such a policy? (New Jersey) matter: “The faithful are obliged to My Journey to God participate in the Eucharist on days of The Church’s just-war doctrine may obligation, unless excused for a serious Abe able to help you approach this reason [for example, illness, the care difficult question. of infants] or dispensed by their own That teaching, first developed by the pastor. Those who deliberately fail in this Be Still fourth-century theologian St. Augustine, is obligation commit a grave sin” (#2181). detailed in the Catechism of the Catholic Other situations commonly presented By Natalie Hoefer Church. The four conditions that would allow by Church moralists include the necessity a military response to an unjust aggressor are to work to support one’s family, personal these as they appear in the catechism: sickness or the care of the sick, necessary Cook clean mow rake “The damage inflicted by the aggressor travel—all of which might excuse a Chore and chore upon the plate on the nation or community of nations person on a particular occasion. Rush to work and rush to meetings must be lasting, grave and certain; all So your daughter’s pastor might well Time for quiet ever-fleeting other means of putting an end to it must recommend that, on the occasion of an Working late, home even later have been shown to be impractical or annual visit to her husband’s parents, the Pressure feeling ever greater ineffective; there must be serious prospects value of family harmony could allow for Need a clone to follow through of success; and the use of arms must not attendance at a Lutheran service rather than To do these things I have to … produce evils and disorders graver than the a Catholic Mass on that one particular day. evil to be eliminated. The power of modern If the pastor agrees, and depending “Stop. means of destruction weighs very heavily on the age of the children, your daughter Be still. in evaluating this condition” (#2309). might explain to them that, as Catholics, And know that I am God.” (St. Louis Review photographer Lisa Johnston prays as other attendees of This last statement from the catechism they believe in (and are grateful for) invites the faithful to understand the just-war the importance of regular Sunday Mass Alarm clock blares, up late again the 2017 Catholic Media Conference in Quebec City attend a June 21 Mass at theory today in light of the high capability of but that, on this one occasion, it seems To spin the plates that I must spin destructiveness in contemporary weaponry. important for all of them to worship God Hustle here and hustle there the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame of Quebec in Quebec City. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) The Church has traditionally together as a family. Not a moment left to spare understood that secular leaders and not If it would not make attending the Soccer practice music lessons those of the Church are the competent Lutheran service impossible, it could be Baseball games and tryout sessions authorities to judge whether or not the more virtuous and give a strong example Classroom Mom and Mass are just conditions for a just war have been met. to the children, and even your son-in-law, A few more things I feel I must … So for just ten minutes I try. In an in-air press conference on his flight if the Catholic members of the family back to Rome from South Korea in 2014, could make a sacrifice and also worship at “Stop. I stop. Pope Francis suggested that the United Mass on Christmas Eve or at another time Be still. I am still. Nations or a coalition of nations as the on Christmas. And know that I am God.” —And I rediscover God. competent authority to determine the legitimacy of military action, saying, “A (Questions may be sent to Father Doyle at single nation cannot judge how to stop [email protected] and 30 Columbia this, how to stop an unjust aggressor.” Circle Dr., Albany, New York 12203.) † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017

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BATES, Judie, 77, St. John Paul II, Clark County, July 8. Wife of Jim Bates. Mother of James II and Jesse Bates. Sister of Nick Rohleder. Grandmother of seven. BOLES, Dennis J., 57, St. Christopher, Indianapolis, July 13. Husband of Kathleen Boles. Father of Sarah and Brian Boles. Son of Beulah Boles. Brother of Richard Pilgrimage of reconciliation Boles. Pilgrims in canoes—Jesuit and indigenous—are seen in Canada in mid-July. The group is paddling 540 miles, following a route used by 17th-century missionaries, in BRAUER, Walter H., 84, an effort to promote reconciliation. (CNS photo/courtesy Canadian Canoe Pilgrimage) St. Malachy, Brownsburg, July 17. Husband of Virginia Ferneding, Jean Hicks, Lois Jeff, Jerry, Jim and Joe Rode. grandmother of two. Archer and Steven St. John. WILLIAMS, Robert J., 85, Brauer. Father of Kim Goss, Bogenschutz Kremer, Virginia Grandmother of three. Sister of Bernard and Philip St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Eric, Karl, Kent and Kurt SCOLLARD, Regina R. Sinkhorn, John, Thomas, MERK, Patricia C., 71, (Feeney), 92, St. Malachy, Kirch. July 12. Father of Sharon Brauer. Brother of Margaret Vincent and Walter Hudepohl. Cocuzza and Ann Williams. Burris and Frank Brauer. St. Joseph, Corydon, July 17. Brownsburg, July 8. Mother of VOLK, Wyatt S., infant, Sister of Alice Heilman. Wife of Jack Merk. Mother Anne Frederickson, Rosemary St. Michael, Brookville, Brother of Charles, Francis, Grandfather of seven. Great- Grandmother and great- George, James, John and grandfather of five. of Malia Glotzbach, Joy Polk Scollard Walsh and Thomas July 14. Son of Robert and grandmother of more than 100. and Brendan Merk. Sister Scollard. Grandmother of four. Ashley Volk. Brother of Paul Williams and Martha, DERAGO, Paula, 69, KNIES, David W., 66, of Mary Ann Collins, Beth Brooklyn Volk. Grandson of Rose Marie and Suzanne. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, SPINDLER, Muriel A., 96, Grandfather of two. St. John Paul II, Clark County, Hatzitheorodorou, Andrea St. Paul, Tell City, July 17. Dave and Cindy Kaiser and Richmond, July 13. Sister of July 12. Step-father of Suzie Nester, Camden, Jr., and Joseph George and Joan Volk. WOHLHIETER, Anna, 95, Rhonda Brown. Aunt of one. Mother of Janice Mitchell, Vanhoy, John and Tom Kent. Grandmother of five. Shirley and Avery Casebolt. WERNER, Anna M., 94, St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, DUSTIMER, Janet T., Seebold. Brother of Linda MIKESELL, Rosilda M., Grandmother of five. Great- St. Therese of the Infant July 12. Wife of Joseph 89, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Knies. Step-grandfather of 78, Prince of Peace, Madison, grandmother of 10. Great- Jesus (Little Flower), July 14. Wohlhieter. Mother of Susan July 20. Mother of Susan four. July 18. Wife of Donald great-grandmother of 15. Mother of Cynthia Woods and Moore, Patti Stephenson, Lisa Dreher, Teresa Kennedy, Wohlhieter-Hobbs and Joseph LANNING, James R., 73, Mikesell, Sr. Mother of ST. JOHN, Norma R., 78, Susan Werner. Grandmother Kathleen Warner, Mary Ann, St. Joseph, Crawford County, Theresa Jines, Debra Sowers, of one. Great-grandmother Wohlhieter, Jr. Grandmother of Dennis, John, Jr., and Thomas Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, 13. Great-grandmother of 14. † July 7. Father of Glenn Donald, Jr., Glenn, Lawrence, July 13. Mother of Jill St. John of two. Dustimer. Grandmother of 15. Lanning. Step-father of Jamie Marc and Roland Mikesell. Great-grandmother of 14. and Jeff Peterworth. Brother Sister of Adrien Bourassa. GATTO, Robert F., Sr., 87, of David, Mark and Ronald Grandmother of 18. Great- Providence Sister Mary Imelda Coulup Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Lanning. Grandfather of six. grandmother of 15. Great- July 10. Husband of Mary LATHROP, Anna M., 74, great-grandmother of two. served in Catholic schools for 53 years Gatto. Father of Kathy Haan- Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, PICKER, William R., 94, Providence Sister Mary Imelda Coulup died she served as a driver and then in clerical Hall, Bob, Jr., Dan, Steve and July 7. Wife of Larry Lathrop. St. Mary, Greensburg, Tim Gatto. Grandfather of Mother of Risa Ables and July 15. Husband of Nancy on July 12 at Mother Theodore Hall at assistance in two offices. Beginning in 2015, nine. Great-grandfather of 11. Kara Farrell. Sister of Joe and Picker. Father of Lisa Colson, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 98. she dedicated herself entirely to prayer. HEITMANN, Roberta M., Leonard Baca. Grandmother of Natalie Glover, Gary and The Mass of Christian Burial will be In the archdiocese, Sister Mary Imelda 69, St. Christopher, six. Great-grandmother of two. Jeff Greiwe, David and Greg celebrated on Aug. 7 at the Church of the served in Indianapolis at the former St. Ann Indianapolis, July 3. Sister of LEIDOLF, Arthur J., 86, Picker. Brother of Velma Immaculate Conception at the motherhouse in School from 1945-46, Holy Cross Central Peggy Litzelman-Cook and St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyd Ortman and Mary Ellen St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Burial will follow in School from 1946-47 and the former Catherine Mears. Aunt of County, July 23. Father of Jo Ploughe. Grandfather of 11. the sisters’ cemetery. St. Catherine of Siena School from 1968-76; several. Lynn Gosnell, Anita Kays, Great-grandfather of three. Mary Elizabeth Coulup was born on in Terre Haute at the former St. Ann School HIMBURG, Barbara E., 87, Sheryl Staser, Arthur II, Bruce RAUSS, Mary, 82, Aug. 28, 1918, in Vincennes, Ind. She entered from 1951-52, and the former St. Margaret St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, and Mark Leidolf. Grandfather St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Mary School from 1962-67; in West Terre July 19. Mother of Susan of 10. Great-grandfather of six. Richmond, July 16. Mother of Woods on Feb. 11, 1939, and professed final Haute at the former St. Leonard of Doloma, Debbie Mathers, MAYES, Michael J., 65, Lisa Baker, Jeffrey and John vows on Aug. 15, 1947. Port Maurice School from 1967-68, and in D. Joseph and Tim Himburg. St. Bartholomew, Columbus, Rauss. Grandmother of four. Sister Mary Imelda earned a bachelor’s Greenwood at Our Lady of the Greenwood Great-grandmother of four. Grandmother of six. Great- July 16. Husband of Marsha degree at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College School from 1982-96. grandmother of three. Mayes. Brother of James, SCHNITTGEN, Betty and a master’s degree at Indiana State She is survived by her sister, Catherine HUDEPOHL, Margaret, Robert and Thomas Mayes. J., 92, St. Michael the University in Terre Haute. Zeigler, and a brother, John Coulup, both of 91, St. Charles Borromeo, Uncle of several. Archangel, Indianapolis, During her 78 years as a member of the Vincennes. July 21. Mother of Julie Ray, Milan, July 8. Wife of MCKINLEY, Joan (Rode), Sisters of Providence, Sister Mary Imelda Memorial gifts may be sent to the Sisters Walter Hudepohl. Mother Diane Schneider, Donna, 66, St. Jude, Indianapolis, ministered in education for 53 years in schools of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, of Rosemary Carter, Jenny July 13. Sister of Jane Lawrence and Ted Schnittgen. Day, Nancy Denhart, Theresa Grandmother of seven. Great- in Illinois, Indiana and Maryland. In 1996, she Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the- Chambliss, Joyce Lewis, moved to the motherhouse where, for 10 years, Woods, IN 47876. † French priest’s martyrdom a life-changing event, archbishop says VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The tirelessly convert, to pass from this Following a standoff, police killed the believers in the territory of my diocese.” martyrdom of a French priest killed request for efficiency to admiration for attackers, ending the hostage situation. Father Hamel’s martyrdom drew a year ago while their fruitfulness,” the archbishop said in Despite the violent nature of Father the attention of Pope Francis who celebrating Mass was an interview with the Vatican newspaper, Hamel’s death at the hands of terrorists celebrated a memorial Mass for him an event that “has L’Osservatore Romano. claiming to be Muslims, his martyrdom on Sept. 14, 2016, with Archbishop transformed me as a Father Hamel was murdered on instead has drawn the Catholic and Lebrun, Roselyne Hamel, Father bishop,” Archbishop July 26, 2016, when two men claiming Muslim communities in the diocese closer Hamel’s sister, and 80 pilgrims from Dominique Lebrun of allegiance to the Islamic State stormed together, Archbishop Lebrun said. the diocese. Rouen said. his parish church in Saint-Etienne-du- “This tragic event shared by others When Archbishop Lebrun presented “Father Jacques Rouvray near Rouen. has brought me closer to the local the pope with a photo of Father Hamel, Hamel’s life—simple After taking several hostages, the society in its diverse components: the pope asked him to place it on and exemplary— attackers slit Father Hamel’s throat and naturally to the town of Saint- the altar and after the Mass told the Father Jacques questions me as a seriously injured another parishioner. Etienne-du-Rouvray, and then to the archbishop, “You can put this photo Hamel pastor and shepherd Witnesses say that in his final moments, other municipalities in the area,” the in the church because he is ‘blessed’ on how to consider the beloved 85-year-old parish priest tried archbishop said. “And from now on, I now, and if anyone says you aren’t the life of priests, on what I expect to push away his attackers with his feet, am bound to the Muslim community allowed, tell them the pope gave you from them in terms of efficiency. I must saying “go away, Satan.” and to the other communities of permission.” † The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 Page 19

Serra Club Vocations Essay Priest-uncle remained faithful disciple in the midst of illness By Katie Kelley While in Kenya, Uncle Barry was diagnosed with in Chicago. He believed helping the people of DePaul Special to The Criterion cancer. The doctors there told him to go back to was his new mission in life, and he faithfully followed America and get treatment, but he wouldn’t. He knew this new path. Life is unfair sometimes. We may expect to grow up, he was to stay in Kenya. It was his calling from God he My Uncle Barry was completely faithful to God and get rich, get married, have kids, and then die when we said, so he didn’t leave until the cancer almost killed his plan. Sadly, my Uncle Barry’s cancer came back, are like 100 years old after living a good long life. him. and he passed away on March 2, 2017. What I know, But life doesn’t work like that. Just ask my great When his cancer got worse, he was forced to go back though, is that throughout his entire life, through all his Uncle Barry. He had gotten the opportunity to live a to America to get the treatment he needed to survive. struggles, my uncle remained a faithful disciple of God, great life, but it wasn’t always easy. This would be the first time in 15 years he would be and he remains faithful today with God in his kingdom. My Uncle Barry was only 18 when back home. I never worried about the future, until my Uncle he left home to join the seminary. The doctors in the United States told Uncle Barry Barry. I always thought I would grow up, get rich, get He has been a priest for nearly that there was a slim chance he would survive. Instead married, have kids and die old. I never imagined a life 50 years. For the first 10 years of of becoming depressed like most, my Uncle Barry was full of hardships, but life stinks sometimes. What I’ve my life and the five prior, he lived happy. He said that he had fulfilled God’s plan for him, learned from my uncle is that it’s what a person does in Kenya. and that he had completed what he was created for. with struggles that makes him a true disciple of God. When my uncle left to go to After many grueling weeks, to the doctors’ surprise, Kenya, it was very hard for him and he got better. Slowly, he got stronger and the cancer (Katie and her mother, Mary Kelley, are members of our family. The whole time he lived started getting smaller and smaller until it went away St. Jude Parish in Indianapolis. She completed the Katie Kelley there, he never got the chance to completely. After his miraculous recovery, my family 10th grade at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis come home. It wasn’t until six years started to call him our very own miracle. last spring, and is the 10th-grade division winner in ago when my uncle was forced to leave that he finally Once Uncle Barry got better, he never went back to the Indianapolis Serra Club’s 2017 John D. Kelley came back. Kenya. Instead, he retired and joined DePaul University Vocations Essay Contest.) † At WYD Unite event, young adults urged to recognize, share God’s love WASHINGTON (CNS)—More than 1,300 young Perez noted, was not because she had no worry or adults from across the country gathered at the St. John doubt. Rather, when the angel Gabriel came to tell her Paul II National Shrine in Washington on July 22 for she would give birth to Jesus, she was filled with fear World Youth Day Unite, an event designed to bring and doubt, he said. together young people to celebrate their faith in years Following his address, Sister Gilmary Kay, a when the global World Youth Day does not take place. Religious Sister of Mercy, who is the Archdiocese of Jose Rodriguez, who traveled to the event with a Washington’s delegate for consecrated life, and Julia group from the Diocese of Camden, N.J., said he felt and Francis Dezelski, a young married couple, joined it was important to go to an event where he could Bishop Perez on the stage for a panel in which they be surrounded by other young adults, and see “it is shared great things they said God has done in their OK to say you’re Catholic and OK to be proud to be lives. Catholic.” Afterward, the pilgrims braved an impending Vicente Garcia, a recent college graduate from the thunderstorm to walk to the Basilica of the National Archdiocese of Baltimore, traveled to World Youth Day in Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for prayer during Krakow, Poland, last year and was excited to attend World the hour of Mercy, led by the Sisters of Our Lady of Youth Day Unite as a reunion. Mercy, and for Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Donald During World Youth Day, Garcia said he got to W. Wuerl of Washington. He was joined by Bishop experience “the beauty of the Church and the universality Perez, Bishop Caggiano, Bishop Edward C. Malesic of of it” through being united with people of different Greensburg, Pa., and Auxiliary Bishop Mark E. Brennan cultures, and “people I don’t even know, yet we’re united of Baltimore. in Christ.” He hoped the daylong event would be a In his homily, Cardinal Wuerl told the young adults continuation of that experience. that they were called to be the “good seed” planted in the The event’s theme was: “The Mighty One has done world. great things for me, and holy is his name.” “You are to be that leaven in the world; that mustard Bishop Nelson J. Perez, soon to be installed as the seed that can grow and bloom into so much more,” bishop of Cleveland, and Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of he said. Bridgeport, Conn., gave keynote addresses about these The purpose of the World Youth Day Unite words. gathering, he added, was to “focus on the specific World Youth Day Unite participants march near Washington’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Noting that people had come from 52 dioceses witness that World Youth Day brings to the world,” and July 22. More than 1,300 young adults from across the country across the country and also from different places to invite their generation “into the ongoing mission of gathered in the nation’s capital for the event designed to bring along life’s journey, Bishop Perez said, “we each the Church.” young people together to celebrate their faith in years when there come from different places, but the Lord finds you In the Gospel, Cardinal Wuerl noted, the good seed is no global World Youth Day. (CNS photo/courtesy Daphne Stubbolo, and I where we are.” finds itself surrounded by “many weeds that don’t find Archdiocese of Washington) The common reason why everyone was there, he inspiration from the Gospel,” which he likened to modern added, was because “somewhere back in the day or day secularism and individualism, which says faith is recently, you and I had an encounter with Jesus Christ,” something that needs to be kept to yourself. The real which is the center of the Christian faith. threat of such secularism, he said, is “that we begin to While the Christian faith also includes being kind, believe it is true.” Classified Directory generous, caring and compassionate, he noted that Instead, “all of us are called to offer explicit witness For information about rates for classified advertising, call (317) 236-1454. people who aren’t Christian can also do these things, and to the saving love of the Lord who desires, despite our sometimes do them better. 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Wuerl out into the world and let other people know they are also Concrete Steps & Walks loved.” † 317-357-3669 Page 20 The Criterion Friday, August 4, 2017 After repeal fails, ‘task remains’ to reform health care, says bishop WASHINGTON (CNS)—After the Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine. Senate Republicans failed to get enough Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, votes to pass a “skinny” repeal to R-Kentucky, had pushed the latest remove parts of the version forward in hopes it would be Affordable Care Act passed and lead to a conference with (ACA) in the early the House, which on May 4 passed the hours of July 28, American Health Care Act to replace the U.S. Catholic the ACA, to hammer out a compromise Church’s lead measure. spokesman on the The Senate vote is over, but the issue said the “task need to reform health care remains, of reforming the said Bishop Dewane, who urged the health care system two political parties to get past their Bishop Frank J. still remains.” divisions and work for “the common Dewane The nation’s good.” system under the “A moment has opened for Congress, ACA “is not financially sustainable,” and indeed all Americans, to set aside and “lacks full Hyde protections party and personal political interest and and conscience rights,” said Bishop pursue the common good of our nation Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., and its people, especially the most chairman of the U.S. Conference of vulnerable,” he said. Congratulations and Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee He laid out four action items he said on Domestic Justice and Human are essential to any bill to be considered in Development. the future: It also “is inaccessible to many • “Protect the Medicaid program from Welcome to immigrants,” he said in a statement. changes that would harm millions of “Inaction will result in harm for too struggling Americans.” many people,” Bishop Dewane added. • “Protect the safety net from any Archbishop The failed repeal bill was a other changes that harm the poor, pared-down version of earlier bills. It immigrants, or any others at the would have repealed both the individual margins.” mandate that says all Americans must • “Address the real probability of Charles C. Thompson! buy health insurance or pay a penalty, collapsing insurance markets and and the requirement of all large the corresponding loss of genuine employers to offer health insurance to affordability for those with limited their workers. It would have expanded means.” health savings accounts, delayed a • “Provide full Hyde Amendment tax on medical devices and increased provisions and much-needed conscience funding for community health centers by protections.” Aspire Higher defunding Planned Parenthood by “The greatness of our country is $400 million. not measured by the well-being of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods The vote was 51 against, and 49 in powerful, but how we have cared for the favor. All the Democrats voted “no.” ‘least of these,’ ” Bishop Dewane said. C o l l e g e Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, joined “Congress can and should pass health www.smwc.edu two other GOP senators in rejecting care legislation that lives up to that the measure, Sens. Lisa Murkowski of greatness.” †

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