Inside Archbishop Buechlein ...... 5

Editorial ...... 4

Question Corner ...... 19

Sunday and Daily Readings . . . . 19 Serving the ChurchCriterion in Central and Souther n Indiana Since 1960 www.archindy.org April 29, 2005 Vol. XXXXIV, No. 29 75¢ CNS photo from Reuters

A crowd waves and takes pictures of Pope Benedict XVI as he greeted them after his April 24 inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The Mass, attended by about 350,000 people, marked the formal start of Pope Benedict’s papacy. Pope Benedict XVI begins ministry as head of Church VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In a liturgy “At this moment, weak servant of God An estimated 350,000 people attended The crowd was dotted by faithful, wav- rich with symbols and promises, Pope that I am, I must assume this enormous the Mass, including delegations from more ing flags, especially German flags. Benedict XVI formally began his ministry task, which truly exceeds all human capac- than 130 countries and from dozens of Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, as head of the universal Church, and ity,” Pope Benedict said in his homily. Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant King Juan Carlos of Spain and Britain’s Catholics from around the world pledged The 78-year-old pope said he would rely Churches. Prince Philip were seated alongside the their love and obedience to him. on the prayers of all Catholics and the grace Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, brother of altar. The morning of April 24, Pope Benedict, of God. U.S. President George W. Bush, led the Religious calendars created some com- elected on April 19, walked down to the “I do not have to carry alone what in five-member U.S. national delegation. plications for some delegations. Israel was tomb of the martyred St. Peter in the truth I could never carry alone,” he said. Canada’s governor general, Adrienne represented by its ambassador to the Vatican basilica to pay homage to the first The new pope said his inaugural Mass Clarkson, led the five-member Canadian Vatican, although the inauguration took bishop of Rome. was not the moment to present “a program delegation. place on the first full day of the weeklong Then, with some 150 cardinals, he of governance,” but rather a time to promise The German-born pope’s 81-year-old Passover observance. Sixteen Orthodox processed into a sun-bathed St. Peter’s to try to be a good shepherd to Christ’s brother, Father Georg Ratzinger, was seated Churches sent representatives even though Square to begin the Mass and receive the flock, to rescue those who are lost, to help in the front row by the altar, not far from April 24 was Palm Sunday on the Julian main symbols of his office: the fisherman’s the poor and to build unity among all German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and calendar that most of them follow. ring and the pallium. believers in Christ. President Horst Koehler. See POPE, page 8 Pope likes verbal sparring, says God has sense of humor

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The cardi- when he did or if advancement in theology nals who elected Pope Benedict XVI and requires time and room for debate and cor- the priests who worked with him at the rection by colleagues; but when Cardinal

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Ratzinger put on his scholar’s hat and CNS photo from Reuters Faith had a common message about the engaged in public debates with other schol- new pope: Do not believe everything ars, there was no denying the twinkle in his reporters have told you. eyes and the smile on his lips. While the 78-year-old German theolo- He enjoyed the sparring. gian spent 24 years defending Catholic Last October, he and an Italian historian doctrine and moral teaching, there was discussed history, politics and religion in a always a deeply spiritual, quiet, kind pas- Rome debate. tor behind the pronouncements, they said. The cardinal told the scholar and Italian The then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s government officials, members of Parlia- conclusions about specific theologians ment and Vatican officials in the audience, and their teaching, about trends in theol- “We find ourselves in a situation in which it ogy and about moral questions have been would be opportune to dialogue. described either as clear or as sharp. “Our moral capacity has not grown Some may debate whether as prefect at the same rate as our potential power,” of the congregation he always had to act See PROFILE, page 9 Pope Benedict XVI Page 2 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Pilgrimage includes audience with Pope Benedict

By Mary Ann Wyand “Siena is the most charming town I’ve ever visited,” Msgr. Schaedel said. A papal audience with Pope Benedict “Florence is breathtaking [and] the artwork XVI and an opportunity to pray at Pope there is some of the most beautiful in the John Paul II’s tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica world. Assisi, the home of St. Francis, can- are among the highlights of an archdioce- not be described in words.” san pilgrimage to Rome and Tuscany on Carolyn Noone, associate director of Romano L’Osservatore CNS photo by Oct. 3-11 that will be led by Msgr. Joseph special events for the archdiocese, has F. Schaedel, vicar general and pastor of worked with Msgr. Schaedel and Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. Grueninger Tours to make the pilgrimage “What a perfect time to visit Rome,” to Rome and Tuscany memorable for Msgr. Schaedel said of the archdiocesan Catholics in central and southern Indiana. pilgrimage to Italy this fall. “Because of the tremendous love that “The eyes of the world have been people had for Pope John Paul II and how focused on Vatican City these past weeks,” saddened we were at his death, it will be he said in a letter promoting the pilgrim- wonderful to go and pay our last respects age. “And we have the opportunity to be at his tomb in the lower level of St. Peter’s there in October. Months ago, when we Basilica at the Vatican,” Noone said. “And, made plans for this pilgrimage to Rome at the same time, we will celebrate a joy- and Tuscany, we had no idea how timely it ous audience with the new Holy Father, would be. Providence never fails!” Pope Benedict XVI.” The pilgrimage begins and ends in The pilgrimage will also be memorable, Rome, the eternal city. Noone said, because Pope John Paul II “To begin our trip, we will have the rare designated October 2004 to October 2005 opportunity to pray at the tomb of our as the Year of the Eucharist. beloved Pope John Paul II,” Msgr. “In Siena, in the Church of St. Francis, Schaedel said. “We will also have a papal are 230 hosts that are approximately audience. We will be among the first pil- 250 years old,” she said. “It is a eucharistic grims to greet our new Holy Father, Pope miracle because the hosts are as fresh Benedict XVI.” today as they were on the day they were Mourners file past Pope John Paul II’s tomb in a grotto under St. Peter’s Basilica on April 13, the day After visiting the major basilicas and consecrated.” the Vatican opened the site to the public for the first time since the pope’s funeral on April 8. other significant religious sites in Rome as The miracle dates back to Aug. 14, Archdiocesan pilgrims will have an opportunity to pray at his tomb during an October pilgrimage to well as touring Vatican City and its world- 1730, when the priests were gone and Rome led by Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general and pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. famous museum, the pilgrims will journey thieves entered the church then stole the The pilgrimage also includes a papal audience with Pope Benedict XVI and visits to a variety of sites to Siena, Florence and Assisi. See PILGRIMAGE, page 3 important to Church history in Assisi, Florence and Siena. Young adult Mass is part of a vital Catholic ministr y By Brandon A. Evans Indianapolis, has attended the Mass from the beginning. She directs the music for On the second Sunday of each month, the liturgy, including playing the piano. a group of Catholic young adults gathers “It’s nice to meet other young adult for a 5 p.m. Mass at St. Mary Church, Catholics—people my own age,” Johnson A. Brandon Photo by Evans located at 317 N. New Jersey St., in said. Indianapolis. One of Johnson’s friends got her The liturgy is a time to praise God as a involved, and she said the event has faith community as well as grow in resulted in other friendships. friendship by sharing refreshments and a Father Jonathan Meyer, associate meal after Mass. director of the archdiocesan Office of It is a ministry that finds its roots in a Youth and Young Adult Ministry, is the July 2003 discussion among Catholic official priest contact for the group and a young adults from several archdiocesan regular celebrant for the Mass. parishes, who noticed that many times “I’m a fan of it,” Father Meyer said. “It young adults do not attend Mass on a allows them to go their parish on a normal regular basis. basis … then it allows them to come The same group noted that other cities, together as young adults and to have a such as Chicago, offer young adult Mass, and then to socialize afterward.” Masses. The group provides its own servers, The first young adult Mass was held in lectors, readers and musicians from November of that year at Marian College within the young adult community. The in Indianapolis, and drew about Mass usually features a combination of Father Eric Johnson, associate pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis and chaplain of Bishop 100 people. contemporary and traditional music, and Chatard High School in the Indianapolis North Deanery, celebrates a young adult Mass on April 10 at Matt Slate, a member of Our Lady of the priests who celebrate the Mass are St. Mary Church in downtown Indianapolis. Father Johnson was recently named the archdiocesan the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, has chosen for their ability to connect with vocations director, effective July 1. been involved in the monthly Mass from young adults. the beginning. Upon entering the church, those He is involved in the Frassati Society, vacuum that exists between programs for Slate said that activities are often hard attending the Mass are warmly greeted, Catholic Young Adult Network (CYAN) children and students and those for senior to plan due to the busy schedules of and at the end of the liturgy the group and his parish’s young adult group. citizens. young adults, but the monthly Mass and gathers in the vestibule for refreshments Johnson is also involved in the Frassati The young adult Mass and related dinner have succeeded in bringing young and conversation before heading to dinner Society, CYAN and Theology on Tap. events are a step in the right direction, he adults together as a community. at a nearby restaurant. Still, Johnson said that the Church said. “It’s a start. There’s still a lot more Laura Johnson, a member of Indianapolis has a good start when it should do more for young adults. that needs to happen there. This is a St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis and a comes to young adult programs as com- Father Meyer said that young adults in scratch on the surface, but it’s a good teacher at Lumen Christi School in pared to other dioceses, Slate said. the Church often are caught in a ministry one.” †

The Criterion (ISSN 0574- 4350) is published weekly except the last week of December and the first 4/29/05 week of January. Phone Numbers: Staff: Moving? 1400 N. Meridian St. Main office: ...... 317-236-1570 Assistant Editor: Mary Ann Wyand Box 1717 Advertising ...... 317-236-1572 Reporter: Brandon A. Evans We’ll be there waiting if you give us two weeks’ Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Toll free:...... 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1570 Reporter: Sean Gallagher 317-236-1570 Circulation: ...... 317-236-1425 Business Manager: Ron Massey advance notice! Toll free:...... 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1425 800-382-9836 ext. 1570 Accounting Clerk: Dana Danberry Name [email protected] Price: $22.00 per year 75 cents per copy Senior Account Executive: Barbara Brinkman New Address ______Periodical Postage Paid at Postmaster: Senior Account Executive: Loretta Hahn Williams Indianapolis, IN. Send address changes to The Criterion, Art Director: Ann Sternberg City ______Copyright © 2005 Criterion P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Graphics Specialist: Dave Sechrist State/Zip ______Press, Inc. Graphics Specialist: Louie Stumpf World Wide Web Page: www.archindy.org New Parish ______POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: E-mail: [email protected] Effective Date ______Criterion Press, Inc. Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing Note: If you are receiving duplicate copies please send both labels. 1400 N. Meridian St. Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical Postage Box 1717 Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2005 Criterion Press, Inc. ISSN 0574-4350. The Criterion • P.O. Box 1717 • Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 3 Father John Dede was canon lawyer, seminary rector By Mary Ann Wyand center, is named in his honor. seminarians who needed that formation.” and passion for the liturgy” was expressed Two brothers were ordained priests and Father Dede “shared with me and my in his prayerful manner of leading the Father John F. Dede, a retired diocesan five sisters entered religious life. classmates at St. Mary’s Seminary in assembly and his interest in the work of the priest who also was a canon lawyer and Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein was Baltimore the love of the law of the Church Second Vatican Council. seminary rector, died on April 20 in the principal celebrant for the Mass of and its role in and among the people of “He also loved the Liturgy of the Clearwater, Fla., where he had lived during Christian Burial on April 25 at St. Margaret God,” Msgr. Easton said. “He did it also at Hours,” Msgr. Easton said. “At his request, his retirement Mary Church. Burial followed at Calvary St. John’s Seminary in Plymouth, Mich. It the open breviary lies upon his chest in the years. He was 82. Cemetery in Terre Haute. is said that he was the only one his commu- coffin. This is symbolic of his love for the Before his Msgr. Frederick Easton, vicar judicial of nity members knew who could make the official prayer of the Church.” retirement in the archdiocese, was the homilist and study of canon law interesting.” Providence Sister Mary Beth Klingel, 1997, Father Dede remembered Father Dede as a friend, priest, Msgr. Easton said Father Dede truly felt parish life coordinator of St. Margaret had served as pas- pastor, canonist and liturgist. honored to have been appointed rector of Mary Parish, said Father Dede served the tor of St. Margaret “[Father] John Dede truly touched the St. Mary Seminary and to serve the Church south side Terre Haute parish for 24 years Mary Parish in lives of many people in his 80-plus years,” in Metropolitan Tribunals in two arch- and she ministered with him there as a pas- Terre Haute, his Msgr. Easton said in the homily. “He dioceses. toral associate for 21 of those years. hometown. The whose first love was the study and celebra- “He used his pastoral skills as the pastor “He recognized people’s gifts and he former St. Mar- tion of the sacred liturgy consented to study of St. Margaret Mary [Parish], where he is enabled them to use their gifts [in min- garet Mary at the Pontifical Lateran University the remembered for so many good things—cel- istry],” Sister Mary Beth said. “He really School, which laws of the Church—canon law—so that as ebrant of the Eucharist [and] his love and believed in people assuming their roles. He was renovated for a member of the Society of St. Sulpice he care for the sick and the poor.” also was very committed to serving the sick Fr. John F. Dede use as a parish might share that knowledge with Msgr. Easton said Father Dede’s “love See DEDE, page 22

Michelangelo’s Pietà as well as artwork by The pilgrims also will visit Santa Chiara PILGRIMAGE Raphael, Bramante, Peruzzi and Sangallo Church, which houses the body of continued from page 2 the Younger, four of Italy’s greatest artists, St. Clare and the crucifix that inspired who died while working on the construc- St. Francis to a life of piety. They also will consecrated hosts. Several days later, a tion of this version of St. Peter’s Basilica. view the Carceri Hermitage in the moun- CNS file photo from Reuters priest found some of the hosts protruding Next, the pilgrims will tour the Vatican tains, where St. Francis and his followers from the offering box and they were Museum to see its extensive collection of spent time in prayer. recovered. historic religious art, frescoes and statuary On Oct. 9, the pilgrims will return to “That is a very important place for us to as well as the magnificent Sistine Chapel, Rome to visit the Colosseum, ancient visit,” Noone said, “especially during the where the cardinals met in April to elect Rome’s most famous monument, and the Year of the Eucharist.” the new pope. Roman Forum. The Colosseum was She said the experience of going on pil- Following Mass, the pilgrims will enjoy declared sacred by the Church because grimage to holy places is life-changing for an afternoon of touring other favorite many Christians were martyred there. Catholics. places in Rome. On Oct. 10, the pilgrims will see Santa “We live on faith through our Church,” On Oct. 6, the pilgrims will travel Maria Maggiore, one of the four patriar- Noone said. “When we are permitted to go through the Tuscany region to the town of chal churches. to a place such as Assisi, where St. Francis Siena, the home of St. Catherine and one Also that day, the pilgrims will visit the walked and preached—and people fol- of Italy’s loveliest medieval cities. They Basilica of St. John Lateran and the Sacred lowed him and listened to his words—and also will participate in a Mass at the famed Steps, which were moved from the Holy we are actually there walking in the foot- cathedral, visit the 14th-century Gothic Land to Rome by St. Helen. For years, steps of this holy saint, it changes our lives Baptistery then enjoy a walking tour of the people have prayed as they moved up each forever. Piazza del Campo, where famed horse step on their knees. “To see St. Peter’s Basilica, and to races are held, and other unique sites. The pilgrimage ends with a drive by the know that the grave of St. Peter is several From Siena, the pilgrims will tour famous Trevi Fountain, where pilgrims levels down under that church, is awe- Florence on Oct. 7, beginning with the will have an opportunity to toss coins in some,” she said. “In Florence, the architec- Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michel- the water to symbolize a return visit to ture is positively breathtaking.” angelo’s famous statue of David. They also Rome someday. Noone said the pilgrims will depart will visit the Duomo and its Baptistry with from Indianapolis International Airport on the Golden Doors, the Gates of Paradise by (The archdiocesan pilgrimage to Rome Oct. 3 for an overnight transatlantic flight Ghiberti and Giotto’s Bell Tower. and Tuscany on Oct. 3-11 costs $2,568 per to Rome. A walking tour along the Piazza della person for double occupancy and $2,966 On Oct. 4, the pilgrimage begins with Signoria will feature a visit to the Gothic for single occupancy. The pilgrimage Mass at St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome’s Santa Croce Church, which is known for includes round-trip, economy-class air fourth great patriarchal church, believed to its tombs and markers commemorating transportation, deluxe air-conditioned and Archdiocesan pilgrims will visit the Basilica of have been constructed over the tomb of Michelangelo, Dante, Galileo, Machiavelli, restroom-equipped motor coach trans- St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, during the pilgrimage St. Paul. Rossini and other famous people in history. portation in Italy, first-class hotels in Italy in October. In this file photo, worshippers stand From there, the pilgrims will tour the The pilgrims will have an opportunity for seven nights, a buffet breakfast daily, under the partially restored ceiling of the Christian catacombs, the underground bur- to shop in Florence, a city known for its five dinners, sightseeing per the trip itiner- Basilica of St. Francis during a Mass celebrat- ial places of early Christians dating back to leather and gold artistry and fancy printed ary, daily Mass and local English-speaking ing the reopening of the Assisi church on the second century. After the persecutions papers. tour guides. For more information, call Nov. 28, 1999. The basilica was reopened to the in the mid-300s, the catacombs became On Oct. 8, the pilgrims will begin a Carolyn Noone at 317-236-1428 or 800- public with an official ceremony two years after shrines of the martyrs and a pilgrimage two-day stay in the Umbrian valley, where 382-9836, ext. 1428.) † earthquakes brought down part of the ceiling. destination. they will tour Assisi and visit St. Francis of On Oct. 5, the pilgrims will attend a Assisi Cathedral, which is actually two papal audience in St. Peter’s Square, where churches, and the site of the tomb of they will see Pope Benedict XVI. St. Francis. The Gothic upper basilica was Following the audience, they will tour built a half-century after the Romanesque Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House St. Peter’s Basilica, pray at the tomb of lower basilica, which have been restored Pope John Paul II, and view following the earthquake in May 1997. There is still time to register! “Joy: The Gigantic Secret of the We wish to take Roman Catholic Church” Fr. John Catoir this opportunity to May 20-22, 2005 congratulate For more information or to receive Pope Benedict XVI a brochure, call 545-7681 We ask God’s blessings for our new Pope and pray for his health and spiritual leadership for our world! Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House Licensed...Bonded...Insured KEY BANK FINANCING 5353 E. 56th Street “The Clear Choice” Indianapolis, IN 46226 WINDOWS & SIDING BY PETERMAN LLC (317) 545-7681 A Division of Peterman Heating & Cooling, Inc. [email protected] Page 4 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005

OPINION

The Bottom LineAntoinette Bosco A memory of the man now pope As so many opinions were being put received from the huge numbers of high- Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 forth on April 19 after the news that the level religious leaders and educators who Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher world’s Catholic car- attended that conference. Full attention Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus dinals had elected was given to him that day, and that didn’t Cardinal Joseph surprise me, for Cardinal Ratzinger was a Ratzinger as pope, very prominent Vatican official. His very I felt hopeful that our first words brought the entire huge audi- Editorial new pope would ence to rapt silence: emerge as a leader “The history of the relationship who would gain between Israel and Christendom is much respect. drenched with blood and tears. It is a Newly elected Pope I felt I was in a dif- history of mistrust and hostility, but Benedict XVI offers a ferent position from also, thank God, a history marked again blessing after his most Catholics in the nation because I had and again by attempts at forgiveness, introduction from a

CNS photo from Reuters met this man, now Pope Benedict XVI, at understanding and mutual acceptance. balcony of St. Peter’s an incredible conference in Israel in After Auschwitz, the mission of recon- Basilica at the February 1994. I’d shaken his hand, been ciliation and acceptance permits no Vatican on April 19. moved by his gentle, almost radiant smile, deferral.” and even had managed to take two photos Certainly, when this man—now Pope of him with my little camera. Benedict XVI—spoke, there wasn’t even I’ll never forget how it came about a hint of what some call “conservatism.” that I got an invitation to “cover” the This was made even more clear when he conference. An acquaintance who knew I concluded his talk by reaffirming the was a newspaper editor who also wrote importance of Christian-Jewish relations for Catholic News Service called to con- then got personal, saying: vey an invitation to me, saying that the “Already as a child ... I could not conference organizers hoped to get some understand how some people wanted to publicity in the American—and espe- derive a condemnation of Jews from the cially the Catholic—press. The word was death of Jesus.” This was a German-born that this would be the largest assembly man speaking, one who in his youth had of high-level Christian and Jewish reli- been drafted into Hitler’s army! gious leaders from around the world ever Hearing the news of our new pope, Welcome, Pope Benedict to come together in Israel. I also was moved by the choice of his Rabbi David Rosen, conference chair- name. I hope his model is his predeces- abemus papam! We have a pope! the belief that there are no objective man, told me the conference’s goal was sor, Pope Benedict XV, who served from HWelcome, Pope Benedict XVI! truths. His homily was as close to a to emphasize that the relationship 1914 to 1922. He is the forgotten pope. The aphorism “He who goes into a campaign speech as custom allowed, between Christians and Jews must be The only ones who remember him are conclave as pope comes out a cardinal” and his brother cardinals obviously “brotherly.” He said, “With all our differ- people like me who have studied World proved not to be true this time. Although liked what they saw and heard. ences we share uniquely common roots War I and learned how hard this pope at first there was no leading candidate Naturally, there are many so-called and profound human values.” tried to get the nations in this horrible, among the cardinals, Cardinal Joseph liberal Catholics who were disappointed In the week following Pope John bloody war to stop the killing. Ratzinger became the frontrunner in the by the selection of Cardinal Ratzinger. Paul II’s death, I had been listening to all I think Pope Benedict XVI somehow events leading up to the conclave. One of them, columnist E. J. Dionne, the commentaries by priests, professors will seek peace, as did his namesake and As the dean of the College of called Cardinal Ratzinger’s supporters and news reporters. Many said that if his predecessor, Pope John Paul II. Cardinals—and one of only three men “traditionalist cardinals.” He also said, Cardinal Ratzinger were chosen as pope, The papacy of Pope Benedict XVI has that Pope John Paul II did not elevate to “One can be absolutely certain that at it would mean that a very conservative begun. He deserves our prayers, not our the college—Cardinal Ratzinger the moment his name was announced, path lay ahead for the Catholic Church. predictions. presided at John Paul’s funeral and gave liberal Catholics around the world were Remembering how he spoke in Israel, a magnificent homily, chaired the meet- filled with anxiety and foreboding.” I wasn’t as sure as they were. (Antoinette Bosco is a columnist for ings of the cardinals prior to the con- These Catholics obviously want I’ll always remember the reception he Catholic News Service.) † clave, and gave another powerful changes in the Church, what the secular homily at the Mass preceding the con- media refer to as “reforms.” What they clave. In all this, he appeared pontifical mean is acceptance of secular society’s and obviously gained the confidence of values. But can anyone really think that Letters to the Editor his brother cardinals. any other cardinal who might have been We said in our editorial “The next elected pope would reverse the Pope John Paul II’s legacy of dollars in order to capture one brutal pope” in our April 15 issue, “The next Church’s opposition to abortion, dictator.” So let’s look at this. pope almost certainly will not be a euthanasia, capital punishment, embry- Thank you for your editorial of Killing innocent people is serious. young man.” Pope Benedict became 78 onic stem-cell research, divorce and April 8, 2005, “John Paul the Great.” His Saddam Hussein killed far more inno- just prior to the conclave. The secular remarriage, homosexual acts including accomplishments are legendary. The his- cents than the coalition forces have. And media immediately called him a “transi- gay marriages, or any other moral torical reference to the isolation of the he did it on purpose! We did not and do tional pope.” That’s the same thing they issues for which the Church is known? Vatican during the years following not choose the battlefields in Iraq. said about Pope John XXIII, elected at Would you want to belong to a Church Vatican I emphasized the need for the Destroy a nation. I think that Saddam 77, who proved to be much more when that condoned those things? transformation of the papacy. Hussein had already done a pretty good he convened the Second Vatican The pope must fill many roles, but The greatest accomplishments of Pope job of that before we got there. Iraq Council. Although Pope Benedict him- his primary responsibility is to preserve John Paul II can be seen as positive would have collapsed economically by self said that his pontificate will be and proclaim the teachings of Jesus as responses to Vatican II, which called for this time or sooner due to the sanctions short, it could be longer than expected. handed down through the centuries a new relationship with the world, other imposed by the United Nations, which After all, 102 years ago, Pope Leo XIII from the time that Jesus appointed Peter religions and the laity. Instead of a pris- Saddam continued to flout to line his lived to be 93. and his successors to lead his Church. oner of the world, he saw himself as a own pockets. And, might I ask, who is The election of Pope Benedict seems Pope Benedict XVI, as a brilliant the- traveler of the world. Instead of isolating rebuilding that country after decades of to indicate above all that the cardinals ologian, is well equipped to do that. Catholicism from other religions, he saw neglect as well as the damage of war? want this pope to continue the work and In the first message he delivered the Jews as our brothers in faith and Arouse immense resentment. Once policies of Pope John Paul. If so, how after becoming pope, Benedict empha- mosques as holy places of prayer. again, Saddam was the champion. Just could they have chosen anyone better sized another priority we identified in The new relationship with the rest of ask any of the Iraqis who had fled the than the man who headed the our April 15 editorial—ecumenism and the Church is now left to Pope Benedict. country and his brutal reign. It is no Congregation for the Doctrine of the interreligious dialogue. He said that he Let us celebrate the accomplishments of secret that the “insurgency” (criminals I Faith for 24 years? would work toward Christian unifica- John Paul II and pray for his successor. call them) come from many foreign In our April 15 editorial, we opined tion. We have every confidence that he Tom Madden, Greenwood countries and have ties to Osama bin that the most serious problem facing the will do that. Laden or al Zarqawi. The average Iraqi is Church is the secularization of Western Those who know the new pope well Sometimes war just as glad to see us there now as they Europe. In taking the name Benedict, speak of him as a holy, gentle, humble were when they tore down Saddam’s after the founder of the Benedictine and compassionate man. Twice, he tried is necessary statue in Baghdad. Just look at all those Order and co-patron saint of Europe, to retire and return to his beloved upraised fingers during the recent voting! our new pope signaled that restoring the Bavaria, but Pope John Paul II refused I would like to offer a differing view to columnist Tony Magliano that ran in Waste billions of dollars. I believe I faith to Europe will be a priority. to accept his resignation. He might not have shown that, in my opinion, the war He made that even more explicit in be as charismatic as his predecessor, but The Criterion on April 1 concerning the was justified. There was some corruption the homily he gave just before the start who could be? recent and ongoing Iraq liberation. It is with regard to Haliburton Inc. and its of the conclave. He spoke out against We are confident that the cardinals, obvious that Mr. Magliano opposes wars subsidiaries, and certainly some misman- secularization and “the dictatorship of under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, in general, but the reasons he cites for his agement, but I doubt that is what relativism” in the West. Relativism is chose well. Ad multos annos. opposition to United States involvement in Iraq are flawed. He states, “It is fool- Mr. Magliano was referring to. Saddam would have remained — John F. Fink ish, insensitive and immoral to kill inno- cent people, destroy a nation, arouse entrenched without United States and immense resentment and waste billions See LETTERS, page 16 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 5

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

SEEKING THE FACE OF THE LORD BUSCANDO LA CARA DEL SEÑOR

Some personal reflections and a prayer for our new pope uch of the liturgy of the fourth will through that office—and yes, he and divine mercy. In his message to the world on week of Easter featured Christ works his will in a secondary way At his very first appearance on the April 20, Pope Benedict told us that Mas the Good Shepherd. How through the person chosen as pope in balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope there were two contrasting sentiments in appropriate that during that week a new 2005. Much has been said and will con- Benedict told us: “The Cardinals have his soul in his first hours as pope: a sense Vicar of Christ, the Good Shepherd, was tinue to be said about Pope Benedict elected a humble worker in the vineyard of inadequacy and human turmoil for the elected for our Church. XVI. However his papacy is carried out, of the Lord.” unforeseen responsibility entrusted to The world has watched carefully to God is at his side and we have every rea- I believe these words are a key to him as the successor to Peter. And on the detect clues about the newly elected son to believe in a future full of hope. understanding our new Holy Father. other hand, a sense of profound gratitude Pope Benedict XVI. What does his The Holy Father’s first substantial Several years ago in a personal interview, to God, who does not abandon his flock choice of name mean? Did our new pope message was delivered after his Mass Cardinal Ratzinger said he had hoped to but leads it throughout time. I love the choose that name because St. Benedict is with the cardinals on the morning after retire because he would like to have touching manner Pope Benedict said he the patron of Europe? Is it because the his election. It provides a comprehensive more time for prayer, reflection and writ- sensed the presence of the late Pope John name means blessed or because vision of his papal ministry in which he ing. Yet, he said he would continue in his Paul II—“gently squeezing his hand” and Benedictine monasticism is credited with clearly expressed his intention to move duty in the Congregation of the Doctrine with smiling eyes saying “Be not afraid.” the cultural civilization of Europe? Did forward with and from the ministry of of the Faith as long as Pope John Paul We need to thank God because by his our new Holy Father choose the name the late Pope John Paul II and the wanted him to. And so he remained grace the apostolic succession continues Benedict XVI to indicate that he wanted Second Vatican Council. because of his duty to serve God and the in our Church in the 264th successor to to be a peacemaker in the pattern of his Pope Benedict said, “Before my eyes Church. Peter. Our apostolic faith is confirmed predecessor, Benedict XV? is, in particular, the witness of Pope John On April 19, 2005, he received once more. Let us continue to give Contrary to some speculation, an indi- Paul II. He leaves us a Church that is another call to obedience to continue to thanks to God for the gift of Pope cation to me that he did not expect to be more courageous, freer, younger.” He serve God and the Church. Humbly, he Benedict XVI who succeeds the gift of elected pope was a small detail indeed. expressed his desire to carry on a special accepted the call. Even beyond what are the late Pope John Paul II and embraces He was not wearing a white shirt or ministry to youth. He also committed considered ordinary years of retirement, his splendid legacy. sweater under his cassock for his first himself to further the cause of Christian he is willing to continue to work and For Pope Benedict we pray: May the appearance to the world as the new unity and inter-religious dialogue. His serve in the vineyard of the Lord. For Lord keep him and give him life, may he pope. He had on either a black clergy message also revealed an unmistakable this humble shepherd, we say, “Thanks make him happy on earth and keep him shirt or sweater. In his message the next personal warmth and gentle spirit. be to God.” safe from harm. Amen. † day, he indicated that he did not foresee We trust in the power of the Holy the election. Spirit guiding the Church because we are Archbishop Buechlein’s intention for vocations for May The personalities of succeeding popes people of faith who pray and trust in differ, but the office of the successor to God’s Providence. In his message our Seminarians: that they will be faithful to prayer and study , and persevere in their Peter in the Church remains constant. new Holy Father expressed his own pro- desire to serve God and the Church as priests. For 2,000 years, God has worked his found confidence in divine Providence

Algunas reflexiones personales y una oración por nuestro nuevo Papa ran parte de la liturgia de la Dios ha manifestado su voluntad a través En su primera aparición en el balcón de humana por la responsabilidad imprevista cuarta semana de Pascua presenta de dicho oficio, y sí, manifiesta su la Basílica de San Pedro, el Papa que le ha sido confiada como sucesor de Ga Cristo como el Buen Pastor. voluntad de manera secundaria a través Benedicto nos dijo: “Los señores Pedro. Y por otro lado, un sentido de Qué apropiado que durante esa misma de la persona elegida como Papa en cardenales me han elegido a mí, un simple profunda gratitud hacia Dios quien no semana se eligiera un nuevo Vicario de 2005. Mucho se ha dicho y continuará y humilde trabajador de la viña del Señor.” abandona nunca a su rebaño sino que lo Cristo, el Buen Pastor, para nuestra diciéndose acerca del Papa Benedicto Considero que estas palabras son la conduce a través de las vicisitudes de los Iglesia. XVI. Sea cual sea la labor de su papado, clave para entender a nuestro nuevo tiempos. Me encanta la forma El mundo ha observado atentamente Dios está de su lado y no tenemos razón Santo Padre. Hace varios años en una conmovedora como el Papa Benedicto para descifrar pistas sobre el Papa para no creer en un futuro lleno de entrevista personal, el Cardenal Ratzinger dijo que sentía la presencia del difunto Benedicto XVI elegido recientemente. esperanza. dijo que esperaba jubilarse ya que Papa Juan Pablo II: “me parece sentir su ¿Qué significa la escogencia de su El primer mensaje fundamental del desearía tener más tiempo para la oración, mano fuerte que estrecha la mía” y con nombre? ¿Acaso nuestro nuevo Papa Santo Padre fue después de su misa con la reflexión y la escritura. Sin embargo, ojos sonrientes decir: “¡No tengas eligió dicho nombre porque San los cardenales, la mañana siguiente a su indicó que continuaría con sus labores en miedo!”. Benedicto es el patrono de Europa? ¿Se elección. En éste, proporciona una visión la Congregación para la Doctrina de la Fe Debemos agradecer a Dios ya que por debe tal vez a que ese nombre significa extensiva de su ministerio como Papa, en por todo el tiempo que el Papa Juan su gracia la sucesión apostólica continúa bendito o porque la institución monástica el cual ha expresado claramente su Pablo deseara. Y por ello, permaneció en en nuestra Iglesia con el sucesor de Pedro benedictina está asociada con la intención de continuar con y a partir del su deber de servir a Dios y a la Iglesia. número 264. Nuestra fe apostólica se civilización cultural europea? ¿Por ministerio del difunto Papa Juan Pablo II El 19 de abril de 2005 recibió otro confirma una vez más. Continuemos ventura nuestro nuevo Santo Padre eligió y el Concilio Vaticano Segundo. llamado a la obediencia para continuar dándole gracias a Dios por el obsequio el nombre Benedicto XVI para indicar que El Papa Benedicto expresó: “Tengo sirviendo a Dios y a la Iglesia. del Papa Benedicto XVI quien sucede al desea desempeñar un papel pacificador, ante mis ojos, en particular, el testimonio Humildemente aceptó el llamado. Aun obsequio del difunto Papa Juan Pablo II y siguiendo el camino de su predecesor, del Papa Juan Pablo II. Deja una Iglesia más allá de lo que se consideran años recibe con los brazos abiertos su Benedicto XV? más valiente, más libre, más joven.” normales para la jubilación, está deseoso espléndido legado. Contrario a ciertas especulaciones, para Indicó su deseo de llevar a cabo un de continuar trabajando y sirviendo en la Recemos por el Papa Benedicto: Que mí, un pequeño detalle fue efectivamente ministerio especial para la juventud. viña del Señor. Por este pastor humilde: el Señor lo conserve y le dé vida, que lo la señal de que no esperaba que lo También se comprometió a impulsar la “Demos gracias al Señor”. haga feliz en la tierra y lo mantenga proclamaran Papa. No llevaba una camisa causa de la unidad cristiana y el diálogo En su mensaje al mundo el 20 de abril, alejado de todo mal. Amén. † blanca o un suéter debajo de su sotana interreligioso. Su mensaje también el Papa Benedicto nos dijo que en su durante su primera aparición ante el reveló una calidez personal alma había dos sentimientos encontrados, mundo como el nuevo Papa. Llevaba inconfundible y un espíritu apacible. durante estas primeras horas como Papa: Traducido por: Language Training Center, puesto una camisa sacerdotal negra o un Confiamos en el poder del Espíritu un sentido de incapacidad y confusión Indianapolis suéter. En su mensaje al día siguiente, Santo como guía de la Iglesia porque indicó que no preveía tal elección. somos un pueblo de fe que reza y cree en La intención de vocaciones del Ar zobispo Buechlein para mayo Las personalidades de los Papas la providencia divina. En su mensaje, el sucesores difieren entre sí, pero el oficio nuevo Santo Padre expresó su propia Seminaristas: ¡Que ellos sean fieles a la oración y estudien, y continúen en su deseo del sucesor de Pedro en la Iglesia confianza profunda en la divina de servir a Dios y la Iglesia como sacerdotes! permanece constante. Durante 2000 años providencia y en la misericordia divina. Page 6 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005

Check It Out . . .

International award-winning pianist Sister Janet Born will lead the sessions. 812-933-6437 or e-mail center@oldenbur- exhibition of the work of Indianapolis Francis Yang will present a piano recital at The cost is $30 per person, and includes a gosf.com. artists who have faced homelessness, ill- 3 p.m. on April 30 in the Cecilian Auditor- book on praying the rosary. Registration is ness, poverty, handicaps and other obsta- ium of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods due by April 27. “Mary, Our Model, Our The Refugee Resettlement Program of cles. All are invited to this year’s show at College Conservatory of Music. Yang will Sister, Our Hope,” will be offered from the archdiocese is looking for donations to 7 p.m. on April 29 at 322 N. Arsenal Ave. present romantic and contemporary piano 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 14. Franciscan help its ongoing ministry. The program is The proceeds of $8 to $500 per piece of works by German and Latin American Sister Norma Rocklage will lead the pro- most in need of kitchenware (pots, pans, artwork go directly to the artists. For composers. Admission is free and the event gram. The cost is $45 and includes lunch. bakeware, utensils), vacuums, diapers of more information, call 317-974-1163 or is open to the public. For more information, “Falling in Love Again—Our Response various sizes and personal care items e-mail [email protected] or log call Lynn Hughes, director of public rela- to God’s Loving Call,” a married couples (shampoo, soap, lotions, razors, toothpaste, on to www.aprilshow.org. tions for the college, at 812-535-5212. retreat, will be offered on May 21-22. deodorants, combs, brushes). For more Jeanne Hunt and Al Cucchetti, adult retreat information or to donate items, call Kelly Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, “Contemplative Praying the Rosary” leaders and faith formation directors in Ellington at 317-236-7311 or 800-382- 8220 State Road 48 W., in Bloomington, is will be offered from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Cincinnati, Ohio, will lead the retreat. The 9836, ext. 7311, or e-mail kellington@ offering “A Day with Mary” on May 7. May 3, 10, 17 and 24 (the first four cost is $200 per couple. For more informa- archindy.org. The event, billed as a day of instruction, Tuesdays in May) at the Oldenburg Fran- tion or to register for any of these events, devotion and intercession based on the ciscan Center in Oldenberg. Franciscan call the Oldenburg Franciscan Center at The April Show is a one-night message given at Fatima in 1917, will fea- ture a video, conferences, the rosary, con- fession, enrollment in the brown scapular Singing for seniors and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Members of the seventh-grade followed by a procession and Benediction.

class at St. Mary School in Aurora Submitted photo For more information, call 812-825-4642. sing for the senior residents of the Dillsboro Manor nursing home. The The sixth annual Art for Beds fund- students not only sang various raiser, to benefit the Gennesaret Free songs for the residents, but also Clinic, will consist of two separate events. performed a play about how com- The first is a paint-out from 6:30 a.m. to poser Stephen Foster first had his 3 p.m. on April 30 on the campus of song “Oh Susanna” published. Marian College, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis. Various artists will be outside painting images of the campus. Guests may freely watch them work. An informal wine tasting will follow from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Stokely Mansion. Artwork painted that day will also be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 per person at the door. The Art for Beds silent auction and dinner will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 15 at Montage at Allison Pointe. For more infor- mation about these events or the Gennesaret Free Clinic, call Emily West at Senior center 317-972-0204 or the clinic at 317-262- A piano is only one attraction 5645.

Submitted photo in the sprawling community room at the new senior center The Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- at Guérin Woods adjacent to ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in the campus of Providence Beech Grove, is holding a special event House for Children off State titled “Sweet Inspiration” from 2 p.m. to Road 64 in Georgetown. 5 p.m. on May 1. The event will feature a Providence Sister Loretta chocolate buffet and music by Franklin Maureen Gansemer, center, Central High School choral students. The oversees the new 4,000-square- cost is $30 per person or $25 per person if foot facility that also will house you bring a friend. Space is limited. For professionals offering free ser- more information or to make a reservation vices to seniors in the commu- for either program, call the retreat center nity. With her are Scyble Payne, at 317-788-7581 or e-mail benedictinn@ left, and Marcia Heilman, both yahoo.com or log on to www.bene longtime volunteers with dictinn.org. † Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, which provides man- agement, staffing and program- U.S. Conference of ming for the senior center and new senior apartments on site. Catholic Bishops’ Office for Film and Broadcasting movie ratings

The Amityville Horror (MGM) Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of strong gratuitous violence and gore, VIPs . . . torture images, a sexual encounter with shadowy nudity, several scenes of child Harry Dudley, peril, brief drug content and recurring associate execu- rough language and profanity. tive director of Rated R (Restricted) by the Motion faith formation for Picture Association of America (MPAA). the archdiocese, was recently The Interpreter (Universal) named to the Rated A-III (Adults) because of some board of directors profanity and crude language, several of the National instances of brief but strong violence, Conference for thematic suicide material, a scantily Catechetical clad lap dancer and a glimpse of Leadership massacred bodies. (NCCL) along with two other people. His Rated PG-13 (Parents are strongly term will be for three years. Dudley has cautioned. Some material may be formerly served on the board, been co- inappropriate for children under chair of the strategic oversight committee, 13.) by the MPAA. a member of the project viability commit- tee, a board liaison of the diocesan staff Madison (MGM) forum and served on the NCCL 2000 Rated A-II (Adults and Adolescents) committee. NCCL is a Catholic associa- because of some mildly crude lan- tion dedicated to advancing the Church’s guage and scenes of sports peril. catechetical ministry in the United States Rated PG (Parental Guidance sug- by promoting excellence in catechetical gested) by the MPAA. † leaders. † The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 7 Seminarians welcome talk Earth Day on healthy celibacy Karen Callaway CNS photo by Mady Mandich, a second-grade stu- ST. MEINRAD, Ind. “My brothers,” he said, “if trust lay people and trust dent at St. Joseph (CNS)—In an April 15 talk you are called to be priests, that the Holy Spirit is going School in Dyer, Ind., on healthy celibacy, author your calling is not that differ- to work in them,” he said in takes leaves off a and lecturer Christopher ent from mine. ... Your bride an interview. fence to help beau- West told an audience of is the Church. Your masculin- Troy Simmons and tify the school 150 Catholic seminarians ity is an essential part of your Jeremy Wind, also Saint grounds in honor of that they were probably life as a priest. ... ‘Father’ is Meinrad seminarians, agreed. Earth Day, which wondering what a married not a title. It is your ontologi- Simmons said, “We don’t was celebrated on man with three children cal identity.” teach people that we’re all April 22. would know about the topic. West said, “The crisis of called to be celibate. “You’re probably asking, our day is a sexual crisis. I Whether single or married, ‘Why the heck is a married appeal to you from the bot- you’re called to be chaste.” man giving this talk? ” he tom of my heart to take up “Not only is it counter- said, but also told them that the study of this theology of cultural to be a priest,” Wind as priests they will be asked the body.” He predicted that said, “it is countercultural to the reverse: “How can a in 20 years the subject will live marriage well, or even celibate man know anything be part of required curricu- to be a Christian.” about marriage and sexual- lum at seminaries. Mitchel Bedel, from ity? ” Joe Weidenbenner, a Saint St. John Vianney College West argued that the two Meinrad seminarian, said it Seminary in the Archdiocese vocations—married life and would be difficult to add to of St. Paul-Minneapolis, the priesthood—are comple- seminarians’ already inten- agreed that it is not the norm mentary. sive studies. He said it would “to have any kind of com- He received a standing be “very appropriate,” how- mitment and stick with it for ovation from the seminari- ever, for lay couples to teach better, for worse, in sickness ans when he expounded on in their parishes the theology and in health. ... [But] in this Pope John Paul II’s “theol- of the body, including Natural new millennium, we see a ogy of the body.” Outlined Family Planning and marital new theology springing up. in 129 general audience chastity. It’s a profound thing, and to talks early in his pontificate, “We’re going to have to be a part of that—wow!” † the theology integrates the human body with the soul and spirit of the person. West’s presentation on “Giving Hope as a Healthy Celibate Priest” came on the second day of the 2005 National Catholic Seminarian Conference. Held April 14-17 "I have done my part, at the Benedictines’ Saint Meinrad School of Theology, may Christ teach you the event drew participants from 27 seminaries in 24 dio- ceses. to do yours." “The greatest analogy of the kingdom of God,” West said, “is the spousal analogy. - St. Francis of Assisi The Bible, from beginning to end, is the story of mar- riage. ... Biology reveals theology.” West told his audience, “God’s eternal plan is to Marian College is a Catholic college dedicated to marry us. The bride receives excellence in teaching and learning in the Franciscan and the gift of love, therefore we are all the bride. This is why liberal arts traditions. We believe that it is part of our God has revealed himself as responsibility to prepare students for ordained ministry or father, not as mother. He is the origin of the gift of life. religious life, for lay leadership, and for careers pursued in God wants to impregnate the light of the call to service from God. our humanity with his life.” “Why can’t women become priests?” West In this spirit, with generous support from Lilly Endowment asked. “What is the one thing a woman can do that I Inc, and others, we have established "Rebuild My Church," cannot do as a man?” a multifaceted program that includes scholarships, “Be a mother,” his listen- ers responded. coursework, guest speakers, pilgrimages, community “And a woman cannot be service opportunities, internships, retreats and more. It is a father. Priesthood is a spe- designed to help students at Marian College explore their cial fatherhood,” he said. “In order to be capable of being faith, their relationships, and their calling in life. Find out a father in spirit, you must more today. Visit us at www.marian.edu on the web. be capable of being a father in the flesh. ... The Eucharist is the ‘seed.’ If a woman were to be a priest and give us holy Communion, the relationship would be bride to bride. This is the theology FOR ADMISSIONS INFORMATION, of the body: Matter mat- CALL 1.800.772.7264 ters.” West called lust “the 3200 COLD SPRING ROAD human desire for heaven INDIANAPOLIS,IN 46222-1997 gone berserk.” He said that repressed sexual energy caused some priests to “bring great scandal to the Church.” Strong Foundations. Remarkable Futures. West told his audience "REBUILD they must look at a woman my church" MARIAN COLLEGE as a marvel of God’s cre- ation, not as an object: “If we could understand the www.marian.edu mystery of woman, it is the very mystery of God’s love.” Page 8 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 POPE continued from page 1 CNS photo from Reuters Chilean Cardinal Jorge Medina Estevez placed the pallium, a long woolen stole, around the neck of Pope Benedict, reminding him that Jesus has entrusted him with taking up the ministry of St. Peter to shepherd Christ’s flock. Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, handed Pope Benedict the fisherman’s ring, which the new pope placed on the ring finger of his right hand. Cardinal Sodano prayed that “the Spirit of love” would fill the new pope with the strength and meekness needed to minister to Christians “in the unity of communion.” In his homily, Pope Benedict said, “One of the basic characteristics of a shepherd must be to love the people entrusted to him, even as he loves Christ whom he serves.” “Loving means giving the sheep what is truly good, the nourishment of God’s truth, of God’s word, the nourishment of his presence which he gives us in the Blessed Sacrament,” he said. The new pope asked for the prayers of the entire Church that he would grow in his love for the Lord and for the members of the Church and prayers that he would be strong in the face of those who threaten the Church. “Let us pray for one another, that the Lord will carry us and that we will learn to carry one another,” he said. Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his inaugural Mass on April 24 in St. Peter’s Square. In his homily, the pope said he would rely on the prayers of all Catholics His homily repeatedly was interrupted by and the grace of God for the task of leading the Church, which he said “truly exceeds all human capacity.” applause, and Pope Benedict received a long ovation when he finished. Cardinals. the Church.” After he received the symbols of his Among the thousands of people who While the Gospel was chanted in Latin and office, Pope Benedict received the act of obe- gathered in St. Peter’s Square and filled the Greek, the other Bible readings were in

dience of his new flock, symbolized by surrounding streets for the Mass were many English and Spanish. The prayers of the faith- CNS photo from Reuters 12 people from eight countries. who felt represented by the 12. ful were recited in German, French, Arabic, Bishop Andrea Erba of Velletri-Segni, Francisco Navarro, 36, of Los Angeles Chinese and Portuguese. who represented diocesan bishops, leads the said he was not disappointed the world’s In French, the people prayed: “For our Holy diocese of which the former Cardinal Joseph cardinals chose a German instead of a Father Benedict XVI, who today begins his Ratzinger was titular head while serving as Spanish or Latin American pope. ministry as the Roman pontiff, may he serve dean of the College of Cardinals. “The pope is the pope,” he said. “I’m the Church and be a courageous witness of the Father Enrico Pomili, representing all happy with it. I hope God will guide him. Gospel.” priests, is pastor of the Rome parish of Santa We feel blessed to be here, to be as one: no The bread and wine consecrated by Pope Maria Consolatrice, Cardinal Ratzinger’s titu- racism, no nothing.” Benedict during the Mass were brought up to lar church until he became dean of the col- Petra Keller, 36, who is German but lives him by Catholics from Hungary, Croatia, lege in 2002. in Rome, said: “We are proud, yes, but Kenya, Burkina Faso, Italy, China and Peru; The others included a transitional deacon Germans generally are never proud of their many in the procession wore their national from Africa; a Discalced Carmelite priest country because of their history. They are costumes. During the offertory procession and who serves as a consultant to the more proud where he is from, in Bavaria.” the act of obedience, Pope Benedict smiled Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith; a Keller said that in general: “Germans are broadly, listened attentively, stroked the cheeks Benedictine abbess; a Korean married cou- very critical. They are waiting to see what of the young and offered his blessing. ple; a young woman from Sri Lanka; and a he is like because he seems to be very con- At the end of the Mass, Pope Benedict took young man from Congo. servative.” his first ride in the popemobile, standing in the Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano, South Barbara Schwartzenberg, 49, of Baton back of the open vehicle, waving to the crowd Korean Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan and Rouge, La., said, “It is nice we have another and blessing them with his right hand, newly The miter is placed on Pope Benedict XVI Cardinal Medina represented the College of non-Italian pope to show the universality of weighted by the fisherman’s ring. † during his inaugural Mass.

Exclusive Criterion Rejoice. online features

Congratulations and best wishes to Pope Benedict XVI as he begins his ministry to the People of God.

SEEKING GOD AND SERVING THE CHURCH Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive St. Meinrad, IN 47577, (812) 357-6501 CriterionOnline.com www.saintmeinrad.edu. The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 9

real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist or who have aban- PROFILE doned the sacrament of reconciliation. continued from page 1 His words on sex abuse and other clerical scandals were much stronger than any public comment he had made since especially when it comes to the ability to manipulate, pro- 2001, when the doctrinal congregation began requiring bish- long or terminate human life, he said. ops to report abuse cases to the congregation. His somber assessment of the world’s moral confusion In the 2005 meditation, he wrote: “How much filth there did not outweigh the obvious delight he took in an opportu- is in the Church, and even among those who, in the priest- nity to engage in a public debate where theological and hood, ought to belong entirely to [Christ].” philosophical terms and names could be tossed into the con- In a November 2002 speech in Spain, Cardinal Ratzinger versation with no need for explanation. had said, “In the Church, priests are also sinners.” Even while serving as the Vatican’s moral and doctrinal However, he said, “I am personally convinced that the “watchdog,” a task often covered in silence, the future Pope constant presence in the press of the sins of Catholic priests, Benedict continued to be a prolific public speaker, author especially in the United States, is a distortion of the reality and subject of interviews. because the percentage of these offenses among priests is He has published more than 60 books: scholarly theologi- not higher than in other categories, and perhaps it is even cal tomes; responses to questions; collections of speeches lower.” and essays; and memoirs on his first 50 years of life, pub- Serving as dean of the College of Cardinals, the future lished in English in 1998 as Milestones. pope opened the April 18-19 conclave with a homily that In Milestones, he wrote about being born in Marktl am many people described as negative or pessimistic. Inn, Germany, on April 16, 1927—Holy Saturday that It was not a new accusation. year—and being baptized on Easter in the newly blessed Cardinal Ratzinger had spoken on more than one occa- waters. sion about his belief that the Catholic Church would get “Personally, I always have been grateful for the fact that smaller and smaller, but that eventually the world would dis- in this way my life from the beginning was immersed in the cover the hope and joy present in the small community of paschal mystery, which could not be anything other than a true believers and be attracted again to the Christian faith. blessing,” he wrote. “When I said that,” the cardinal told Seewald, “I was The future pope’s father was a policeman, and the family reproached from all sides for pessimism. And nowadays moved frequently during his youth. According to his mem- nothing seems less tolerated than what people call pes- oirs, he was only vaguely aware of the poverty and political simism—and which is often in fact just realism.” strife building up in Germany before the outbreak of the The challenges the Church faces continue to change, he Second World War. said, but God continues to be with it. He joined his brother, Georg, at the minor seminary in As the chief defender of Catholic doctrine and morality, 1939, and said he found it difficult to study in a room with Cardinal Ratzinger had a major role in drafting the 1992 60 other boys, but got used to that. Catechism of the Catholic Church and, especially, its 1997 “What weighed more heavily on me was that every day revised passages on the death penalty—judged unacceptable included—in homage to a modern idea of education—two in most cases—and on homosexual orientation, which it hours of sports,” he wrote. He was the smallest boy in the said was “objectively disordered.” class and the games were “a true torture.” While he has said all people must be treated with love The book-length interviews with then-Cardinal and respect, he said no one can change Christian moral Ratzinger—the 1985 Ratzinger Report, the 1996 Salt of the teaching that homosexual acts are sinful and no one can Earth and the 2002 God and the World—showed a prelate equate a gay union to marriage between man and woman with clear ideas, worried about the state of the Church and without denigrating the human, moral, social and religious not the least bit hesitant to respond to questions. significance of marriage. The interviews cover many of the same topics the doctri- One question on many minds since Pope Benedict’s elec- nal congregation had issued statements on: the Second tion was: What will happen to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council; theological dissent; liberation theology; Vatican Council and to its liturgical reforms? ecumenism and interreligious dialogue; the special place of In The Ratzinger Report, he said the post-conciliar the Jews in salvation history; liturgy; the role of women in Church “seems to have passed over from self-criticism to the Church; and collegiality and papal primacy. self-destruction” with a growth of dissent and more people But they also attempted to delve into his spirituality, abandoning Church practice. prayer style and the events that shaped his life. The cardinal said it was not the fault of the council, but He told Peter Seewald, author of the 1996 and 2002 of Catholics who thought that renewal of the Church and books, that he believes God “has a great sense of humor.” dialogue with the modern world meant embracing the “Sometimes he gives you something like a nudge and world’s agenda without any sense of responsibility or limit. says, ‘Don’t take yourself so seriously!’ Humor is in fact an Nevertheless, Pope Benedict told the world’s cardinals on essential element in the mirth of creation. We can see how, April 20: “I want to forcefully affirm the strong desire to in many matters in our lives, God wants to prod us into tak- continue in the task of implementing the Second Vatican ing things a bit more lightly; to see the funny side of it; to Council.” would guide the Church in the third millennium. get down off our pedestal and not to forget our sense of He said Vatican II’s documents were especially relevant Pope Benedict did not mention the council’s liturgical fun,” he said. to the modern Church and today’s globalized society and reforms. Seewald asked the future pope if he had ever been that the council’s “authoritative” rereading of the Gospel continued on page 10 tempted to leave the Catholic Church; the cardinal said it would “never have entered my head” because his whole life has been bound up with the Church. However, he said, “there are things about her [the A Beautiful Lasting Memory of the Holy Father Church], big and little, that are annoying. From the local Church, right up to the Church’s overall leadership, within which I now have to work,” he told Seewald in an interview This 8” x 10” plaque features a lovely portrait of the conducted in 2000. Pontiff along with his Papal Stemma. The image is When Cardinal Ratzinger wrote the meditations for the printed on a satin finished gold-tone metal plate. The Good Friday Way of the Cross service at Rome’s Colosseum this year, he spoke much more soberly about plaque board is an elegantly finished black gloss. members of the Church who no longer believe in Christ as the true Savior, who abuse others, who do not believe in the The cost per plaque is $29.95. Indiana residents please add $1.80 per plaque for Sales Tax. Add $5.75 for shipping & handling if needed.

In celebration of our newly To order this keepsake, please call or send the attached chosen Holy Father, order form to either of our Crown Trophy locations. Pope Benedict XVI Crown Trophy of Indpls Crown Trophy of Carmel 1311 N. Shadeland, Ste A 807 W. Carmel Dr. With divine hope and Indianapolis, In 46219 Carmel, In 46032 blessings for unity within 317-352-0345 317-848-9400 [email protected] [email protected] the Catholic Church, ------Number of Plaques Ordered ______Check Enclosed______Visa______MasterCard______Discover______

Credit Card Number ______Expiration Date ______

Card Holder Name ______Signature______At The Crossing, Inc. Contact Information: Name______Robbie Williams, CRS, GRI, LTG, PMN Address (No PO Boxes Please)______317-844-4052 Offfice Check here to have City, State, Zip Code______317-328-6217 24 hrs. Parishioner of you plaque shipped 800-572-1862 Toll Free St. Thomas Aquinas Telephone Number With Area Code______Page 10 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 continued from page 9 In the early 1980s, then-Cardinal Ratzinger repeatedly mentioned his belief that the council’s liturgical reforms did not L'Osservatore Romano include the mandate that the priest face the congregation while celebrating Mass. He said he felt the Church should have pre- CNS photo from served the ancient practice of the congrega- tion and priest facing East during the eucharistic prayer. By the time he published The Spirit of the Liturgy in 2000, he acknowledged that issuing new rules to have the priest cele- brate with his back to the people was no longer pastorally practical. “Nothing is more harmful to the liturgy than a constant activism, even if it seems to be for the sake of genuine renewal,” he said. He gave a similarly pastoral reply when Seewald asked him if the Mass should be celebrated in Latin. “That is no longer going to be possible as a general practice, and perhaps it is not desirable as such,” he answered. But he did call for “a new liturgical con- sciousness, to be rid of this spirit of arbi- trary fabrication,” that might be clever or entertaining but not “the Holy One being offered to me.” The other big question looming in peo- ple’s minds was: What would Pope Benedict’s approach to ecumenical and interreligious dialogue be? The question was prompted by the doc- trinal congregation’s questions over the years about joint ecumenical agreements, but mostly because of the congregation’s Pope Benedict XVI stands on a Vatican balcony with St. Peter’s Basilica in the background on April 20. 2000 document, “Dominus Iesus,” on salva- tion in Christ alone, its 2000 document on a bridge exists between God and man.” The cardinal said at the time he was faith. We share the faith of Abraham,” he “sister churches” and its 2001 criticisms of The document was the focal point of most disappointed in the negative reaction told Vatican Radio. Jesuit Father Jacques Dupuis, author of a ecumenical and interreligious controversy of Jewish leaders and groups to the docu- The other 2000 document insisted the book on religious pluralism. because of its firm statement that Christ and ment. term “sister Churches,” frequently used Speaking to seminary rectors two the Church are necessary for salvation, “I did not expect it at all because for me among Christians, was to be used by months after “Dominus Iesus” was released, leaving those who do not believe in Christ it is evident that we come from the roots of Catholics only in reference to Orthodox and the cardinal said it “expresses with great or are not part of the Church feeling like the Israel and that their Bible is our Bible and other Churches that “have preserved a valid clarity the central point of our faith, that is congregation was denying that their faith that Judaism is not just one of many reli- episcopate and Eucharist.” that the Son of God was made man and that offered the possibility of salvation. gions, but is the foundation, the root of our continued on page 11

Catholic Radio 89.1 FM Congratulations and blessings to our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI

24 Hours a day – 7 Days a week Good news on the radio – tune in today! www.catholicradioindy.org • 317-870-8400 ext. 21

Welcome Pope Benedict XVI May the Holy Spirit Guide You With His Special Gifts and Give You the Wisdom of His Counsel

Krieg Bros. Established 1892 Open: Monday thru Friday Catholic Supply House, Inc. 9:30 to 5:30 119 S. Meridian St., Indpls., IN 46225 Saturday — 9:30 to 5:00 (2 blocks South of Monument Circle, across from Nordstrom - Circle Centre) 317-638-3416 1-800-428-3767 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 11

The document was criticized by many Like any private revelation approved by Anglicans and Protestants, as well as by the Church, he said, the Fatima message “is Catholic ecumenists. a help which is offered” to Catholics for liv- Catholics involved in interreligious dia- ing their faith, “but which one is not logue also expressed concern after the con- obliged to use.” gregation’s 1998-2000 investigation of In a commentary on the message, he said Father Dupuis’ 1997 book, Toward a CNS photo from Catholic Press Photo the vision described the path of the Church Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism, through the 20th century as a “a journey an investigation focused on the issues raised through a time of violence, destruction and in “Dominus Iesus.” persecution.” In early 2001, the congregation praised Cardinal Ratzinger said he believed the Father Dupuis’ desire to explain the theo- particular period of struggle described by logical significance of the presence of so the vision had ended, making it appropriate many religions in the world, but it said the to reveal the secret’s contents. book contained ambiguous statements and The reality of evil and of threats against insufficient explanations that could lead the Church are topics that Pope Benedict readers to “erroneous or harmful conclu- has discussed often. sions” about Christ’s role as the one and When the future pope was a child in universal Savior. Adolf Hitler’s Germany, school officials Under Cardinal Ratzinger, the doctrinal enrolled him in the Hitler Youth movement. congregation was increasingly sensitive to He said he soon stopped going to the meet- criticism about the methods it used when ings. But when he was 16, he and his class- investigating theologians and their work. Pope Benedict XVI greets a crowd outside his residence in Rome on April 20. The pope returned to his mates were conscripted into an anti-aircraft In 1997, Cardinal Ratzinger said his new apartment outside the Vatican walls to prepare his belongings for his move into the Vatican’s Apostolic unit that tracked Allied bombardments; “Regulations for Doctrinal Examination” Palace. although in uniform and staying in barracks would safeguard the rights of theologians with other soldiers, the seminarians also under review. The biggest change was the Also referring to himself, Pope Benedict Paul II released the so-called “third secret continued their studies. Later, young possibility for the theologian to name an said, “he is aware that to do so, expressions of Fatima,” Cardinal Ratzinger told a Ratzinger was drafted into a worker’s bat- advocate and an adviser to assist in his of good feelings are not enough. Concrete Portuguese Catholic radio station that the talion, then into the army. examination. gestures are required to penetrate souls and pope had shown him the message. In the spring of 1945, when Hitler had The commentary issued with the notifi- move consciences, encouraging everyone to “I am certain,” he said, “that the Virgin died and it appeared the war was almost cation on Father Dupuis went out of its way that interior conversion which is the basis does not engage in sensationalism; she does over, he deserted his unit and returned to say the “tone” of the Vatican statements for all progress on the road of ecumenism.” not create fear. She does not present apoca- home. When the U.S. military arrived, he was not meant to sound authoritarian, but it He also told the cardinals, “I address lyptic visions, but guides people to her Son. was arrested with other members and for- had to be assertive and definitive so that the myself to everyone, even to those who fol- And this is what is essential.” mer members of the German army and faithful know that “these are not matters of low other religions or who are simply seek- The Vatican published the complete text placed in a prisoner-of-war camp for sev- opinion or questions for dispute, but central ing an answer to the fundamental questions of the Fatima message in 2000, interpreting eral months. truths of the Christian faith that certain the- of life and have not yet found it.” it as a vision of a long war waged by atheis- In God and the World, Seewald asked ological interpretations deny or place in “The Church,” he said, “wants to con- tic regimes against the Church. It included a the then-Cardinal Ratzinger about Hitler, serious danger.” tinue to build an open and sincere dialogue figure of a “bishop in white” who falls in a the devil and evil. After celebrating Mass on April 20 in the with them, in a search for the true good of hail of gunfire, which was presumed to be a “One certainly cannot say that Hitler Sistine Chapel, Pope Benedict, in referring mankind and of society.” reference to the assassination attempt was the devil; he was a man,” the cardinal to himself, told the cardinals who elected And while not shy about talking tough, against Pope John Paul in 1981. said. However, he added, “I believe one him that he would assume as “his primary as a cardinal Pope Benedict avoided “fire At a press conference marking the publi- can see that he was taken into the demonic commitment that of working tirelessly and brimstone” phrases and cautioned oth- cation of the text, Cardinal Ratzinger said, realm in some profound way, by the way toward the reconstitution of the full and vis- ers about attributing apocalyptical threats to “There does not exist an official definition in which he was able to wield power and ible unity of all Christ’s followers. This is God or to the Blessed Virgin Mary. or official interpretation of this vision on by the terror, the harm, that his power his ambition, this is his compelling duty.” In 1996, four years before Pope John the part of the Church.” inflicted.” †

Family owned since 1914. (219) 474-5872 fax (219) 474-3083

DIEDAM Decorating Company, Inc.

CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES The Society for the POPE BENEDICT XVI Propagation of the Faith Archdiocese of Indianapolis 402 East Dunlap, Kentland, IN 47951 Pope Benedict XVI For Vocations Congratulations on your election The Knights are in as the 265th pontiff Solidarity with April 19, 2005 We Pray

Pope Benedict XVI Reverend Monsignor Joseph F. Schaedel, Won’t You Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia Our bishops Director of The Society for the Propagation of the Faith And our priests Mission Office Pray With Us? Sister Demetria Smith, M.S.O.L.A., Mission Educator Sharon Donohue, Administrative Assistant Jeff Biel Rev. Theodore Mens State Deputy State Chaplain P.O. Box 1410 Indianapolis, IN 46202 Page 12 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 In homily, pope says he will lead people toward light of Christ

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In the first a deep need of the contemporary world.1 homily of his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI “It is really true: As we follow Christ in said his primary mission was to lead people this mission to be fishers of men, we must

out of the modern desert of empty values, CNS photo from Reuters bring men and women out of the sea that is alienation and injustice toward the light of salted with so many forms of alienation and Christ. onto the land of life, into the light of God. It Speaking on April 24 to some 350,000 is really so: The purpose of our lives is to people who spilled out of St. Peter’s reveal God to men,” he said. Square, the pope said he took seriously the Pope Benedict said the shepherd and the charge Christ gave to St. Peter, the first fisherman are unity figures. Referring to the pope: “Feed my sheep.” split between Christian Churches, he said: That means loving the flock and giving “Lord, remember your promise. Grant that them “what is truly good, the nourishment we may be one flock and one shepherd.” of God’s truth, of God’s word, the nourish- The pope drew applause when he spoke ment of his presence,” he said. about the sense of loss felt by the whole “The Church is alive” was Pope Church with the death of Pope John Paul II Benedict’s refrain in a talk interrupted more and his own trepidation about serving as his than 30 times by applause. The 35-minute successor. sermon, broadcast to countries around the “How alone we all felt after the passing world, focused on the essentials of the of John Paul II,” he said. Church’s mission and the role of the pope. But he said the Church knew that the late Pope Benedict said his inaugural Mass pope was not alone—that he was in the was not the moment to present a detailed company of saints and is “truly at home.” plan or program for his pontificate. “And now, at this moment, weak servant “My real program of governance is not of God that I am, I must assume this enor- to do my own will, not to pursue my own mous task, which truly exceeds all human ideas, but to listen, together with the whole capacity. How can I do this? How will I be Church, to the word and the will of the able to do it?” the pope said. His words Lord, to be guided by him, so that he him- were met by a burst of applause from the self will lead the Church at this hour of our crowd. history,” he said. The pope said he was certain that he Instead, the pope’s homily concentrated would not be alone. He told the crowd that on two symbols of the investiture cere- Italian Archbishop Piero Marini helps Pope Benedict XVI adjust the pallium during his first public Mass he would feel sustained by all the saints mony: the pallium, the stole that signifies in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 24. “and by your prayers, my dear friends, by the shepherd’s mission, and the fisherman’s your indulgence, your love, your faith and ring, which represents the pope’s role as a dignity or the goal of human life,” he said. “How often we wish that God would show your hope.” “fisher of men.” “The external deserts in the world are himself stronger, that he would strike deci- The pope drew huge applause when he The pope said the lamb’s wool of the growing because the internal deserts have sively, defeating evil and creating a better said the experience of Pope John Paul’s ill- pallium is meant to represent the lost, sick become so vast. Therefore, the earth’s trea- world,” he said. ness and death had reminded everyone that or weak sheep which the shepherd places sures no longer serve to build God’s garden But he cautioned that this was the reason- “the Church is alive. And the Church is on his shoulders and leads to “the waters of for all to live in, but they have been made ing used by “ideologies of power,” which jus- young.” life.” That has special meaning today, he to serve the powers of exploitation and tify the destruction of “whatever would stand “She holds within herself the future of said. destruction,” he said. in the way of progress and the liberation of the world and therefore shows each of us “The human race—every one of us—is He said the Church’s mission must be to humanity.” the way toward the future,” he said. the sheep lost in the desert which no longer “lead people out of the desert, toward the The Church’s way is patience, he said. The pope closed his sermon by evoking knows the way,” he said. “The son of God place of life, toward friendship with the Son “We suffer on account of God’s patience. the words of his predecessor at his inau- will not let this happen; he cannot abandon of God, toward the one who gives us life, And yet, we need his patience,” he said. “The gural Mass more than 26 years ago: “Do humanity in so wretched a condition.” and life in abundance.” world is redeemed by the patience of God. It not be afraid!” Likewise, he said, the pastor cannot be The pope said the role of shepherd in the is destroyed by the impatience of man.” He said he would preach the same indifferent that “so many people are living Church should not be confused with the The pope then explained the significance words, especially to the young. In a raised in the desert.” kind of authority once wielded by kings of the second symbol, the fisherman’s ring, voice, he said: “And there are so many kinds of desert. over their people. which he wore on his right hand. He said it “And so, today, with great strength and There is the desert of poverty, the desert of “It is not power, but love that redeems underlined the Church’s duty to “put out to great conviction, on the basis of long per- hunger and thirst, the desert of abandon- us,” he said. the deep sea of history and to let down the sonal experience of life, I say to you, dear ment, of loneliness, of destroyed love. Pope Benedict acknowledged the doubts nets, so as to win men and women over to the young people: Do not be afraid of Christ! There is the desert of God’s darkness, the many people feel when they look at evil in Gospel.” He takes nothing away, and he gives you emptiness of souls no longer aware of their the world and wonder where God has gone. Here, too, he said, the Church responds to everything.” † Pope, meeting with non-Catholics, pledges dialogue to ser ve humanity

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In his first The pope held an audience on April 25 prayers for his ministry, which includes “a Pope John Paul II was a “tribute of sym- meeting with representatives of other for the 70 Christian representatives, seven special responsibility for the promotion of pathy and affection” that “went well Christian communities and of other reli- Muslim delegates and 17 Buddhist repre- unity among all Christians [and] for the beyond a simple act of ecclesial courtesy.” gions, Pope Benedict XVI pledged his sentatives who had attended his April 24 advancement of understanding and friend- “Much progress was made during the pontificate would be marked by dialogue installation. Jewish representatives missed ship among the followers of the world years of his pontificate, and your partici- to promote truth and serve humanity. the meeting because it was held during religions for the building of peace among pation in the mourning of the Catholic “I assure you that the Church wants to their Passover observance. all peoples.” Church over his death demonstrated how continue building bridges of friendship Introducing the delegates, Cardinal In remarks to the Orthodox, Oriental true and great is the common passion for with the followers of all religions, in order Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant dele- unity,” he said. to seek the true good of every person and Council for Promoting Christian Unity, gates, Pope Benedict said their prayers Pope Benedict said the Lord has made of society as a whole,” he said. told Pope Benedict they all offered and presence at the April 8 funeral of See DIALOGUE, page13

317-253-0135 fax 317-253-5647 www.foxglassstudio.com

5901 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 The Sisters of St. Benedict Specializing in the of design, fabrication & Our Lady of Grace Monastery restoration of fine Beech Grove, Indiana religious art glass. Offer prayers and blessings for Pope Benedict XVI St. Mary Catholic Church Indianapolis, IN Studio Member Stained Glass Association of America Restoration in Progress The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 13

“teaching us to live with a greater attitude Pope Benedict XVI DIALOGUE of dialogue in harmony with the commit- meets Russian continued from page 12 ment that belongs to those who carry his Orthodox name.” L'Osservatore Romano Metropolitan Kirill of divided Christians increasingly aware of Pope Benedict offered special thanks to Smolensk and the importance of unity among them. the Muslim delegates from Gambia, Iran Kaliningrad in the “We all feel urged and encouraged to and Italy, and said, “I express my appreci- CNS photo from Clementine Hall at proclaim Christ and his message to the ation for the growth of dialogue between the Vatican on world, which often appears today to be Muslims and Christians, both at the local April 25. The pope, troubled and restless, unthinking and and international level.” meeting with repre- indifferent,” he said. “The world in which we live,” he said, sentatives of The pope told the Christian delegates, “is often marked by conflicts, violence Orthodox, Eastern “I strongly feel the need to reaffirm the and war, but it earnestly longs for peace, Orthodox, Anglican irreversible commitment” of the Catholic peace which is above all a gift from God, and Protestant Church to pursuing the search for peace for which we must pray without Churches, said that Christian unity. ceasing.” the Lord has made “The path toward the full communion Pope Benedict told the Muslim and divided Christians desired by Jesus for his disciples requires Buddhist leaders that all who profess a increasingly aware of a concrete docility to that which the Spirit religious faith must be committed to the importance of is saying to the Churches,” he said, as peacemaking. unity. well as “courage, sweetness, strength and “It is therefore imperative to engage in hope.” authentic and sincere dialogue, build on The search for unity must be founded respect for the dignity of every human in prayer, Pope Benedict said. person, created, as we Christians firmly Christians must recognize that Christ is believe, in the image and likeness of God,” at work among them, sowing feelings of he said. and “all who seek the truth with a sincere themselves to promoting “understanding, friendship, healing past wounds and The pope asked members of all religions heart” to work together and to commit respect and love” among all peoples. † U.S. Muslim organization welcomes Pope Benedict’s election

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (CNS)—The Islamic released on April 21 by the society’s sec- on the Catholic side by the U.S. Confer- “will build upon John Paul II’s legacy of Society of North America said it welcomes retary-general, Sayyid M. Syeed. ence of Catholic Bishops. interfaith outreach and reconciliation based the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as The Islamic Society of North America, “The Muslim community in America has on mutual respect and religious tolerance.” Pope Benedict XVI and hopes he will “rein- based in Plainfield, is one of the major been celebrating a close relationship of In his 26-year papacy Pope John Paul force the direction of the Church taken dur- Muslim organizations in the United States understanding and cooperation with the visited a number of Muslim countries and ing the last few decades.” and Canada, and provides religious train- Catholic community for decades,” the state- met with Muslim leaders. On a trip to Syria, “We will continue to cooperate, build ing and educational and administrative ment said. “Our common concerns about he was the first pope to enter a mosque. alliances, promote dialogues and support to some 300 affiliated mosques moral decadence, religious bigotry and There is an official dialogue between the strengthen conversations with the Roman and organizations. It is the Islamic co- issues of peace and justice have enhanced Vatican and the Islamic clerics of al-Azhar Catholic Church because the Quran com- sponsor of a Midwest Catholic-Muslim personal friendships and support at different University in Cairo, Egypt, the oldest and mands us to seek common grounds with dialogue, one of three such regional dia- levels.” most prestigious university in the Muslim ‘people of the book,’ ” said a statement logues in the United States co-sponsored The society said it hopes Pope Benedict world. † Former review board members say pope will help solve sex-abuse crisis

WASHINGTON (CNS)—As then- be a humble, personable man. said Burke. On March 30, U.S. Conference of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict Burke said that when her son died she “I think he wanted unfiltered information Catholic Bishops’ spokesman Msgr. XVI expressed more interest in solving the quickly received a personal condolence let- from members of the laity who had no Francis J. Maniscalco said that the norms U.S. clergy sex abuse crisis than many ter from the cardinal with “supporting agenda,” she added. had been extended at least until the U.S. bishops and cardinals, said two for- words.” “After the meeting, he stood up and said U.S. bishops begin reviewing sex-abuse mer members of the U.S. bishops’ Burke and Burleigh said that at the meet- he would proceed to act on what was dis- policies in June. National Review Board. ing the future pope was open, intelligent cussed,” she said. “We know that he did.” Burke said that the new pope is now in a They met the future pope in 2004 when and willing to listen. Burke cited a letter he wrote to all position to keep these norms in place. The he was head of the Vatican Congregation “He got it,” said Burleigh, board chair- U.S. bishops urging them to use “fraternal meeting with the cardinal started a dialogue, for the Doctrine of the Faith. man and former chief executive officer of correction” in dealing with each other to she added. “Rome listened.” “Unlike many U.S. bishops and cardinals the media conglomerate E.W. Scripps Co. straighten out the problem, she said. The Vatican also favorably took notice in the U.S.—some who treated us with dis- The meeting was scheduled for 45 min- The letter also mentioned the need for that prevention policies include a role for dain—he wanted to hear what was going on utes but lasted two and a half hours, he said. the head of a metropolitan see, an arch- lay people in overseeing aspects of conduct, in the United States,” said Illinois Appellate Both said they sought interviews with bishop who heads the chief diocese of an she said. Court Justice Anne M. Burke. several curial officials because the board ecclesial province, to oversee compliance Burke and Burleigh said that the man She was interim president of the review feared that the Vatican was getting filtered with Church policies of the other bishops in they met does not resemble the formidable, board when she and two other members information about the crisis from the the province, she said. intransigent Church official that has been visited with Cardinal Ratzinger at his U.S. bishops and the board members Burke added that the cardinal pledged portrayed by some of the media. Vatican office on Jan. 25, 2004. wanted to directly present their case. support for the apostolic visitation of “He is a very humble man, warm and William R. Burleigh, another board Burke said that she contacted Cardinal U.S. seminaries to check policies on forma- friendly,” said Burleigh. member, said that the cardinal expressed a Ratzinger and other curial officials by get- tion and screening of candidates, considered “He needs to have a fair break,” said deep awareness and concern about the sex ting their fax numbers and sending them a crucial response to the sex-abuse crisis. Burke. abuse problem. letters expressing board concerns. The car- The visits of seminaries are expected to The third review board member at the In telephone interviews on April 20 with dinal set up the meeting in a faxed reply, begin in the fall of 2005. meeting was Robert S. Bennett, an attorney Catholic News Service, both expressed she said, after they had met with several The cardinal favored extending the spe- in the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, optimism that efforts to prevent child sex other Vatican cardinals. cial legal norms temporarily granted to the Meagher & Flom in Washington. abuse will advance under the new papacy. “He was reaching out to get to the truth U.S. Church to deal with clergy abusers, All three resigned from the board in They added that they found the cardinal to of the issue, to get to the bottom of things,” she said. 2004 when their terms expired. †

Congratulations In His Image Pope Benedict XVI Catholic Gifts & Books We’re coming to Italy to see you! Congratulations July 5 - 14 and Italy with Fr. Gerald Borawski including Rome, Castel Gondolfo (Papal audience), Monte Cassino, Pompeii, Tivoli and Assisi. Best Wishes September 27–October 8 The Staff at Green Street Italy with Fr. Dennis O’Keeffe including a Papal Pope Benedict XVI audience in Rome, visits to Assisi, Pompeii and cathedrals in Naples. Our prayers are with you Congratulates Call For FREE Brochures 18 Saratoga Drive Batesville, IN 47006 Pope Benedict XVI 812-933-0342 Family Dining I-74 to Batesville exit North on 229 for ¼ mile Catering Available for Special Events 800-452-9153 Behind the Dollar General Store 911 N. Green Street Monday – Friday 9:30–5:30 Brownsburg, IN 46112 www.lion-lamb.com Saturday 9:00–4:00 E-mail: [email protected] 317-852-6644 Page 14 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Archbishop celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving for papal election By Brandon A. Evans Christ the King parishioners John Catholic faithful joined Archbishop Daniel M. and Carolyn Noone Buechlein and five priests to celebrate a Mass of of Indianapolis pre-

Photo by Brandon A. Brandon Photo by Evans sent the gifts of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Benedict XVI on April 20 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. bread and wine to It was the archbishop’s birthday, and an opportunity for Archbishop Daniel him to publicly give a witness of thanks for the election M. Buechlein during of a cardinal with whom he has worked—and the first a special Mass of German pope in centuries. Thanksgiving for It was also the first day for the faithful to hear their the election of Pope bishop include the name of the new pope in the eucharis- Benedict XVI on tic prayer. April 20 at SS. Peter “I suggest that we celebrate this Mass in gratitude to and Paul Cathedral God because, by his grace, the apostolic succession con- in Indianapolis. tinues in our Church in the 264th successor to St. Peter,” Carolyn Noone, as he said. “Let us give thanks to God also for the gift of associate director of special events Pope Benedict XVI, who succeeds the gift of God in the late, splendid Pope John Paul II.” for the archdiocese, Peter and Brenda Greenen, members of Cathedral will join the arch- Parish, attended the Mass. bishop as he leads “I wanted to join everyone to pray for the new pope,” a pilgrimage to see Peter Greenen said. the new pope at Katy Gyurek, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish World Youth Day in in Indianapolis, attended the Mass with her son, Croix, “to Cologne, Germany, celebrate the new pope and the transition.” this August. It was the third in a series of Masses with the arch- bishop since the death of Pope John Paul II—the first Mass was shortly after his death and the second was on the day of his funeral in Rome. Those first Masses were steeped in sorrow and remem- brance, but the Mass on April 20 was now one of Easter transformation—a Mass of joy, thanksgiving and forward- looking hope. Archbishop Buechlein shared some comments about the first message of Pope Benedict XVI, which had been succession of the Church has, by God’s grace, continued the cardinal will uphold the spirit and virtues of the published earlier that day, and noted that it revealed an in the Church, and spoke of the Holy Father’s intention to Church,” Peter Greenen said of the former Cardinal “unmistakable personal warmth and gentle spirit.” carry forward the ministry of the late John Paul II. Joseph Ratzinger, who was elected as the Bishop of The archbishop expressed his thanks that the apostolic “I think [the cardinals] made a good choice, and I think Rome. “I think the Holy Spirit hand-selected him,” Gyurek said. The archbishop concluded his homily by giving a short Holy Family prayer for the well-being of our new pope—something The Archdiocesan that Catholics all over the world were doing in the same Books and Gifts moments. † Council of Indianapolis Congratulations to Prays for the Success Long Live of Pope Benedict XVI’s Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI Papacy Now Available:

1346 S Rangeline Road HOURS • Framed photos of our new Pope (116th & Rangeline) Carmel M-T-W-F 10am to 6pm The Centre Thursday 10am to 8pm • Magnets Society of St. Vincent de Paul Shopping Center Saturday 10am to 5pm P.O. Box 19133 • Holy Cards Indianapolis, IN 46219 705-2468 www.svdpindy.org Don & Melanie Burosh, Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parishioners The Village Dove 722 E. 65th Street 11523 Lantern Road 7015 S. U.S. 31 Indianapolis Fishers Indianapolis The 317-253-9552 317-845-5487 317-881-6296 (One block east of College) (116th and Lantern) (Southport and U.S. 31) Toll Free: 1-888-240-1858 Justus www.villagedove.com • E-mail: [email protected] Companies Congratulate The employees at EAST Independent Living Bruns-Gutzwiller pray for 356.4173 Pope Benedict XVI Assisted Living 357.1100 the success of WEST Independent & Assisted Living Pope Benedict XVI 271.6475 Come to the NORTH u Independent Living Crestwood 844.9994 Carnival! SOUTH Call the campus Bruns-Gutzwiller, Inc. Independent Living near you for 888.7973 General Contractors, Wyndham Hall details. Construction Managers 322.1900 Phone: 812-934-2105 Website: www.bruns-gutzwiller.com The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 15 Archdiocesan priest was at St. Peter’s Square to see new pope By Sean Gallagher

For centuries, St. Peter’s Square in Rome has been a place where history has CNS photo from Reuters been made. Over the last three weeks, it has been the location of the announcement of the death of a pope, his funeral, the proclamation of the election of his succes- sor and the celebration of his inaugural Mass. Father Stanley Pondo, a priest of the archdiocese studying canon law in Rome, was in the square for all of these events. In a recent interview with The Criterion, Father Pondo explained how he learned on April 19 of the election of a new pope and how he made his way to the square. He had planned to leave for the square at about 6 p.m., about an hour before the time that ballots were expected to be burned if there were two inconclusive afternoon votes. But at about 5:50 p.m., Father Pondo and some of his priest friends in his house of studies saw a report on television that smoke was pouring from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. “We debated whether the smoke was white or black until about 6:02 [p.m.] when the camera focused on the bell showed it beginning to move,” Father Pondo said. St. Peter’s Square is filled with pilgrims for the installation Mass of Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on April 24. Attending the Mass were an estimated “The eight of us in the room cleared out 350,000 people, including delegations from more than 130 countries and from dozens of other denominations. before the bell even sounded. We walked extremely quickly to St. Peter’s, and made Indiana, was especially pleased that the seminarians, as well as others from the attendance in the square from his open what is normally a thirty-minute walk in new pope took the name of Benedict. Philippines. popemobile after the Mass was a touching about twenty minutes.” “I also was pleased because St. Benedict “It was difficult not having a seat experience for Father Pondo. As Father Pondo and his friends began is one of the patrons of Europe, and it because I ended up standing in virtually “I thought that it was wonderful and their trek, the streets weren’t crowded, but seems that the Holy Father is emphasizing the same spot for over five hours,” Father that it harkened back to Pope John Paul,” their haste caught the attention of people the re-evangelization of Europe, which I Pondo said. “There was quite a crush of he said. “I think that it is a sign that the they passed. think is needed,” he said. people at Communion and when the Holy Holy Father is not a cold, disembodied “Some people along the way noticed When Pope Benedict began to speak, Father was driven through the crowd in intellect, but a true man of God who and asked in Italian what was going on,” Father Pondo and those around him the open popemobile.” wants to minister to and shepherd God’s Father Pondo said. “One of our guys kept quickly became quiet. Watching Pope Benedict greet those in people.” † responding in Italian that there was a new “Pope Benedict speaks Italian well, pope.” which is important because he is the As they got closer to the square, he Bishop of Rome,” Father Pondo said. “The started to notice others scurrying there. Italians seemed very pleased that he spoke “The closer we got to the Vatican, their language so well.” though, the more people we saw heading Father Pondo was as struck by what the that way, and the streets became increas- Holy Father had to say as by the language Congratulations ingly crowded,” Father Pondo said. “We in which he said it. were passed by a group of French junior “I was very impressed with his com- high school kids running to get to the ments,” he said. “I was pleased that he Pope Benedict XVI square while their adult leaders yelled at honored Pope John Paul II, and that he them to stay in a group. We ourselves referred to him as ‘the great.’ I was passed many people along the route that pleased that Pope Benedict sees himself as May God’s blessings be upon you. we took.” a simple worker for the Lord.” Father Pondo and his friends arrived in Five days later, Father Pondo and a the square about 20 minutes before the priest friend made their way back to the announcement of the new pope was made square for Pope Benedict’s inaugural and the pontiff appeared before the Mass. crowds. Father Pondo stood slightly Unlike Pope John Paul’s funeral, for behind and to the right of the obelisk in which he had special-seating tickets, the square. Father Pondo had to stand in the square When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s for this liturgy, ending up in the middle of name was announced as the new pope, he a large crowd in the square that extended was “pleasantly surprised” and joined in down the Via della Conciliazione that the cheers of the crowd all around him. Father Pondo estimated was as large as Father Pondo, who experienced his the one for the funeral. priestly formation at the Benedictine Saint Around him were German teenagers, Meinrad School of Theology in southern Polish women religious and American

Grueninger Tours, Inc. Othmar Grueninger Congratulations Congratulations to Pope Benedict XVI from a fellow German Archdiocese of Indianapolis Pilgrimages Pope Benedict XVI October 3–11, 2005 Italy — Rome, Siena, Florence and Assisi May 12–21, 2006 Poland and the Czech Republic For more information contact: Carolyn Noone – Ar chdiocese of Indianapolis SUPERSTORE FASHION MALL COMMONS Phone: (317) 236-1428 or (800) 844-4159 • E-mail: cnoone@ar chindy.org 8730 CORPORATION DRIVE (NEXT TO KOHL’S) WEST SIDE OF I-69 8487 UNION CHAPEL ROAD 1 MILE SOUTH OF 96TH ST 254-4566 913-7200 NOW! 2 STORES YOU CAN DRIVE RIGHT UP TO (800) 844-4159 or (317) 465-1122 www.grueningertours.com Page 16 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005

massive armies and navies that stood ready to wage that war if it was necessary. LETTERS Perhaps he should visit Norfolk, Va., continued from page 4 or any other place where sailors, Marines, coalition involvement. He fostered a con- soldiers and airmen regularly deploy to Letters Policy frontational atmosphere, which caused fear protect the peace and security he enjoys Letters from readers are published in letters from readers as necessary based on in other Arab states around the Persian here. I made many of those deployments The Criterion as part of the newspaper’s space limitations, pastoral sensitivity and Gulf. He supported radical elements, which myself during my 21 years in the Navy. commitment to “the responsible exchange content (including spelling and grammar). still seek to eliminate Israel and attack the Peace was only maintained through of freely-held and expressed opinion In order to encourage opinions from a vari- United States. He routinely slaughtered his strength, giving those people in Europe among the People of God” (Communio et ety of readers, frequent writers will ordi- own people if any of them sought to over- their chance. It was the collapse of the Progressio, 116). narily be limited to one letter every three turn his rule or even disagree with him. Soviet Union’s economy and President Letters from readers are welcome and months. Concise letters (usually less than No, I don’t like war. But just as Jesus Gorbachev’s willingness to negotiate with every effort will be made to include letters 300 words) are more likely to be printed. from as many people and representing as Letters must be signed, but, for serious cleared the temple of money-changers and President Reagan which formed the basis many viewpoints as possible. Letters should reasons, names may be withheld. the ancient Israelites cleared the Holy Land for the end of the Cold War and the fall of be informed, relevant, well-expressed and Send letters to: “Letters to the Editor,” under Aaron, sometimes it is necessary. communism in Eastern Europe. temperate in tone. They must reflect a basic The Criterion, P.O. Box 1717, Indianap- Mr. Magliano refers to the late Pope John I long for the day when Jesus returns sense of courtesy and respect. olis, IN 46206-1717. Readers with access Paul II’s comments about Europe and the and God establishes his kingdom on earth The editors reserve the right to select the to e-mail may send letters to fall of the Iron Curtain as proof that change … . Then wars will cease for real. letters that will be published and to edit [email protected]. can happen without war. They overlook the Robert Rose, Indianapolis Gardening FARIS MAILING INCORPORATED Advertising Section Introducing Our Giant Mail Box To Handle The Growing Needs Of Your Business • Inkjet Addressing • Automatic inserting • Laser Imaging • List maintenance • Premium fulfillment • Mailing consultants • Digital Variable Printing • Printing Service • Electronic Imaging Analysis of mailing requirements 317-246-3315 5517 W. Minnesota St., Indianapolis Killybegs Roadways Parking Lots IRISH SHOP Cart Paths Industrial GIFTS FOR MOM Commercial Tennis Courts Unique Jewelry Clothing GLOBE Mother Blessings The point is, that we need to bring God back to life in us , then keep Him alive, and therefore overflow Him onto others, ASPHALT PAVING like bursts of Life that r evive the dead. - Chiara L ubich CO. INC. Home & Garden Items 6445 E. 30th St. Indianapolis, IN 46219 NORA PLAZA MUNDELL & ASSOCIATES, INC. 317-568-4344 Mon–Fri Consulting Professionals for the Earth and the Environment 10-6 1300 E. 86th St. • Indianapolis, IN 429 East Vermont Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3688 (bet. College Ave. & Westfield Blvd.) A Full Service Asphalt Paving Saturday 317-630-9060, fax 317-630-9065, [email protected] Contractor And A Family Tradition 10-5 www.MundellAssociates.com 317-846-9449 In Central Indiana Since 1931

Are you having trouble The confidence your free seeing the fine print? checking account really is free. Your healthy vision depends Looking for a free checking account with on early detection and qual- no strings attached? Your search is over. ity treatment. At the Wash- With our Free Checking,* you get unlimited ington Eye Center, you’ll check-writing with no monthly service like the courteous attention ® charge, a free Platinum Visa CheckCard – we give to your total eye and even free Online Banking with Bill Pay. health and appearance. Call So stop by your local Regions Bank office and open a free checking account that lives today for a special $50 screening to see if your eyes are in good health. Offer expires 4-30-05 up to its name. Learn more at 317-221-6000. Your trusted choice for clear, healthy vision 28 Indianapolis-area locations •State-of-the-art eye exams and treatments WASHINGTON EYE CENTER •Quality frames with the right look...at the Everyday confidence. right price 3737 N Meridian St. •Cataract surgery allowing normal activity the 925-2661 Suite 200, Indianapolis © 2005 Union Planters Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Union Planters Bank, N.A. is now doing business as Regions Bank. Union Planters Bank, N.A. remains the owner of the next day branch, and all of your account and loan agreements will continue to be between you and Union Planters Bank, N.A. If you open an account or make a deposit at another branch of Union Planters Bank, N.A., the account will not be separately insured by the Federal •Advanced computerized glaucoma detection Phelgar D. Washington, M.D. Deposit Insurance Corporation. All FDIC limits would apply to your combined Union Planters Board-Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology accounts, whether those branches are called Union Planters or Regions Bank. *$100 minimum •Specialized care for the diabetic eye Fellow opening deposit required. All deposit accounts are subject to the terms and conditions of the : American Academy of Ophthalmology, National Eye Institute Union Planters Customer Agreement for Deposit Accounts and account disclosures. A supplement to Catholic newspapers published by Catholic News Service, 3211 Fourth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1100. All contents are copyrighted © 2005 by Catholic News FaithAlive! Service. Parents must teach love, respect and obedience to children Parents strengthen By Daniel S. Mulhall the family: “The family is, so to speak, the domes- the domestic Church What parents believe matters to their tic Church. In it, parents should, by their by teaching their chil- children. word and example, be the first preachers dren the meaning of Recent national research on the beliefs of the faith to their children” (#11). W.P.Wittman CNS photo by love, respect and of teenagers shows that what parents More recent Church documents offer obedience. However, believe matters: The faith of teenagers additional advice, for example, the 1981 spiritual blindness is today greatly resembles the faith of their apostolic exhortation on the family one block to sharing parents. Teens are looking to parents to (“Familiaris Consortio”) by Pope John the Catholic faith show them how to live their faith. While Paul II. It observes that parents strengthen with family members. that is a scary thought, it is also a sign of the domestic Church by teaching their We are often unaware great hope. children the meaning of love, respect and of God’s presence in I’m convinced that children have built- obedience. Parents are encouraged to see daily life situations, in hypocrisy sensors. They seem to know their role as a ministry of the Church. and tend to miss God immediately when someone says one The document points out that, in the in the beauty of a thing but does the other. So if parents family, children learn the spirit of sacri- sunrise, the joy of a preach respect, they have to show their fice as well as how to live peaceably with child at play or the children respect—and show others respect others, pardon transgressors and seek for- pain of a suffering as well. giveness (#21). neighbor. We parents need to make sure that we My wife and I have three children ages practice what we say we believe. 22, 20 and 14. They are good children, I’ve often thought that before parents very kind, loving and generous, each in take their child home from the hospital, his or her own way. While I’m delighted they should be required to complete a with the end results, I must confess that 10-hour course on basic parenting skills. God has had more to do with that out- Baptism preparation programs easily come than our parenting skills. could include tips on Christian parenting. I think what we’ve done best is instill- But since such training isn’t required, we ing in them a sense of respect for others. parents do the best we can with what My wife and I have chosen never to argue we’ve got. in front of our children. We always try to Chapter 2 (“On the People of God”) in treat each other with respect—no name- we’ve worked hard at it. We’ve insisted community, we didn’t do a lot to teach Vatican Council II’s Constitution on the calling or put-downs, even when we are that the children treat each other, us and them the history and traditions of the Church (1964) offers this wisdom about angry. This is often difficult to do, but all other people with the same respect. Church. I think we expected this to be This has been especially true when it done in their parish religious education came to ethnic and racial put-downs. programs. Looking back, I think we Busyness limits family prayer time We’ve also emphasized family meals should have done a lot more to inform and rituals. Never having lived near rela- them about Church beliefs and practices. By Scott J. Rutan unaware of God’s presence. tives in our 25 years of marriage, we’ve We are starting to make this part of our We tend to miss God in the beauty of a had to come up with our own traditions. efforts with our youngest although, when It’s common to hear that when today’s sunrise, the joy of a child at play or the These have been important to all of us. we do, he rebels and says, “This is not parents were children, their parents had pain of a suffering neighbor. We are Lighting the Advent wreath, decorating school.” an easier time when sharing faith with accustomed to seeing the practical and for Christmas and attending Mass as a We are also beginning to engage our them than we do with our youngsters. physical, not the spiritual, in daily life. family have all been formative moments. young-adult children in discussions about But it’s true! Theirs was a simpler Maybe the biggest obstacle we face is The children let us know when they think Church beliefs and practices. It seems to time with fewer obstacles. Today, we lack of will to work through anticipated we have forgotten one point or when we be bearing fruit. face hurdles as we try to pass on what opposition we might encounter. We know do something differently than we did in My 20-year-old son took a Bible back we believe and treasure about God, how we rebelled against our parents’ the past. to college with him after noticing his grace and eternal life. faith-sharing. Now we may be afraid to Looking back, I think we could have mother reading hers. Since he has been One obstacle is “clutter.” Daily life is face resistance by our children. done a better job of teaching the children “allergic” to anything connected with inundated with stuff that seems to allow Remembering that faith helped us the importance of prayer and how to pray church from the time he was 3, I thought no space for prayer and faith sharing. through the rough spots in life will help by themselves. We prayed at meals and at this was a minor miracle. Another obstacle is noise. Radios, us know that God will do the same for Mass, but weren’t too faithful at saying Perhaps the best advice I can offer to stereos, televisions, cell phones and per- our youngsters. bedtime prayers with them. parents about passing on the faith is to sonal music players generate surround If we work to cut back on clutter and I truly believe that a course for adults never give up. We have managed to instill sound 24/7 that restricts time for prayer noise, we will see more opportunities to on “Teaching Children to Pray” would be in our children the foundations of being and heartfelt conversations. pass faith on to our children with some a popular topic for adult faith formation. Christian disciples. Our task now is to When we turn off the external noises, semblance of grace, confidence and ease. We certainly tried to teach the children by continue to guide them as they grow into God’s gentle voice becomes clearer. our words and example, but we could have mature faith. Yet another block to family faith shar- (Scott Rutan is coordinator of adult and done more to shape their prayer lives. ing is spiritual blindness. We find it hard family faith formation at St. Patrick While we did very much to help the (Daniel S. Mulhall is a catechist and to talk about God because we are often Parish in Victor, N.Y.) † children feel a part of the parish writer in Laurel, Md.) † Discussion Point Pass on the faith by example This Week’s Question “We take our children to church regularly, send them to Catholic education classes and keep them involved In specific terms, how have you passed faith on to the in the church.” (Debbie Carver, Phoenix, Ariz.) next generation in your home? “We pass the faith on by modeling. We try to involve “My mom and I have always been involved in music the children in worship and in projects at church. As a at church, and [my children] sang with us. ... The best family, we made dinner for the couples at an Engaged way to pass faith on is by example. I go to church Encounter, we help get the church grounds ready for every day, and they saw me reading the Bible.” (Sally spring and we [pray] the Stations of the Cross as a McEvoy, Wilmington, Del.) family.” (Caroline Canney, Moscow, Idaho) “I made sure my children knew their prayers; they Lend Us Your Voice knew the simple morning and evening ones by age 2. We go to church every week, and we sent them to An upcoming edition asks: What is the biggest chal- Catholic schools. I’ve always worked in and for the lenge for those involved in the merger of two church, and once when they helped me make banners I parishes? tried to explain the symbols, and they just said, ‘Mom, To respond for possible publication, write to Faith you’re preaching to the choir.’ ” (Mary Veldman, West Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. Bloomfield, Mich.) 20017-1100. † Sam Lucero CNS photo by Page 18 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Faith and Family/Sean Gallagher Jesus in the Gospels: He calls his Apostles A lesson for

See Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, from place to place, getting to know Iscariot, the man from Kerioth, which is Luke 6:12-16 them better? What qualities was he look- what Iscariot means? Didn’t Jesus know parents from ing for? Couldn’t he have found more what kind of man Judas was? And if he Up to this time, we have met seven of intelligent, charismatic or dynamic men knew that Judas was a thief, why did Jesus Pope Benedict Jesus’ disciples—Peter, Andrew, James, than those he eventually chose? They put him in charge of the group’s common John, Philip, Nathanael were not very impressive. In fact, the purse? Wouldn’t the former tax collector Parents have a vocation from God and Matthew. Now he Jewish leaders “perceived them as uned- be better at handling money? Or did Jesus to show self-giving love to their children. decided the time had ucated, ordinary men” (see Acts 4:13). think that might lead Matthew into temp- Yet experience come to choose the We know little about most of the tation, thinking that he was entitled to a quickly teaches us men who would be the 12 men he chose. Peter, Andrew, James “commission”? that this calling is foundation on which and John, of course, were fishermen, and Probably, Jesus’ decision to include filled with challenges. his Church would be Matthew had been a tax collector. Peter’s Judas was an answer to his prayers. Since We are called to built, as Paul said in personality comes through the Gospels it was God’s will that Jesus was to be lead our children to his Letter to the more than any of the others; he was clearly betrayed, scourged and crucified in order whatever is good, Ephesians (Eph 2:20). their leader. Jesus called James and John to redeem the world, the Holy Spirit true and beautiful, but This was an impor- “sons of thunder,” which probably shows inspired Jesus to add his future betrayer to often we find that tant decision so Jesus first spent the night their personality. the group. they resist our guid- in prayer, asking for his Father’s guidance. The others were Philip and Nathanael, Jesus named these 12 men “apostles,” ance. I know I did As a human being, he needed divine guid- now called Bartholomew; Thomas, whose which means “sent,” but they are called this when growing up under my own par- ance just as we do. The Gospels tell us that name meant “twin,” but we don’t know that only once in Matthew’s Gospel, ents’ care. Jesus prayed frequently, but especially whose twin he was; James, the son of twice in Mark’s, five times in Luke’s and Now that I am a father, I often find it before important events. Alphaeus, to distinguish him from James, never in John’s. They were usually difficult to offer my young sons the uncon- By this time many men had become the son of Zebedee; Simon, called a known as the Twelve. That number was ditional love that God calls me to give. his followers. Did he conduct job inter- Zealot, but we don’t know exactly what important. It was the same number as Left to my own devices, it is impossi- views among them before making his that meant; Judas or Thaddeus, now usu- Jacob’s sons. They were to be the founda- ble for me to give this love. I can only decision? Did he give them psychologi- ally referred to as St. Jude; and Judas tion of Jesus’ kingdom on earth just as do it through the grace that God offers cal tests? Or did he simply talk infor- Iscariot, who betrayed him. Jacob’s sons were the fathers of the me. mally with many of them as they walked Why on earth would Jesus choose Judas 12 tribes of Israel. † As Catholics, we believe this grace is mediated to us through the people in our Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes lives, the world in which we live and especially through the sacraments of the Church. Welcome to the latest ‘new beginning’ We can see examples of parenthood around us, and be strengthened in our own This may be the close of the cruelest buy a little home in a humble housing pro- them conceive. Marriage may or may not struggles to show the mercy and love of month, according to T.S. Eliot, but in fact ject or a used car. Their home was fur- be part of this scenario. our heavenly Father. it’s the beginning of nished in Early Attic and their meals fea- Divisive polarization occurs in every One father in particular, upon whom promise and fulfill- tured a lot of macaroni and baked beans. venue, including politics, scientific dis- the eyes of the world have been focused ment for many of us. When the babies came, and they always covery and parent-teacher organizations. in recent days, is our new Holy Father, It’s the time of gradu- did, mom stayed home and dad was the What we thought were moral verities have Pope Benedict XVI. ations and ordinations, sole financial support of the family. morphed into the Terri Schiavo case, capi- Being the spiritual father of a billion weddings and In those days, the coming of spring tal punishment of guilty-but-mentally- Catholics around the world can make my anniversaries—events meant Little League, kids playing outdoors retarded people and partial-birth abortion. own daily challenges pale in comparison. marking the rewards, at last and parents hoping the kids were Lest we get too carried away about But if I were to share such a thought renewal and celebra- promoted in school. It also meant the end how good the old days were versus the with him, I suspect that he would say that tions of life. of Mom’s numerous volunteer jobs until bad new ones, we should remember the my daily opportunities to grow in Even nature agrees. she was nabbed for a fresh batch in the fall. downside of the past. Those were times holiness—which is what the constant call Animals produce baby fawns and bear Vacations were family affairs, often involv- when handicapped children were sent to to love my sons are—are no less impor- cubs, trees leaf out and flowers bloom. ing camping and brown bag lunches. institutions or kept at home for life, tant in the eyes of God than his own papal Pollen rises and allergies flare, alas. But Today, it seems that many high school remaining untrained for whatever poten- duties. despite the occasional downside, spring or even college graduates are badly edu- tial they possessed. Automobiles were Both are the means that God has seems to produce in us a hopeful urge to cated, while qualified young folks keep more dangerous, diseases such as polio offered to me and to the pope to lead us to freshen up, organize and renew. The going to school for more and more training were epidemic and girls’ sports were prac- union with him forever in heaven. redundant term “new beginning” must’ve because they can’t find jobs. When they do tically non-existent. And so I can find solace in his own been invented for this season. find employment, there often are no bene- Well, guess what. Human behavior and appreciation of the challenges of the In spring years ago, the high school or fits attached and no certainty that the perception being what they are, maybe we fatherhood that was thrust upon him. college graduate could look forward to employer will stay in business for long. should just greet springtime each year In a message he delivered the day after finding a job with a large, stable company Young lovers buy huge, expensive with, “Welcome to the latest version of a his election, Pope Benedict noted that he like Ford or Westinghouse, which offered houses and move in together, reportedly to new beginning.” One of these days it just felt a “sense of inadequacy and human lifetime job-security, benefits and pen- test their compatibility before marrying. might lead to something great! turmoil for the responsibility entrusted to sions. In fact, we used to call GM They don’t have babies while young me yesterday.” “Generous Motors.” Think of that. because modern science allows them not (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the So he feels, in his own way, what I and A newlywed couple would begin to nest to. But sometimes this backfires, and then Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regu- surely so many other parents feel about with modest expectations. Perhaps they’d they need modern science in order to help lar columnist for The Criterion.) † their own vocation. Yet in the same breath, the pope spoke Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister of his confidence that God will be faithful in his help to him and the entire Church. “I sense within me profound gratitude Film validates reality of a calling from God to God who … does not abandon his flock, but leads it throughout time, under Have you ever heard someone sing so world-renowned vocal instructor Maestro Film producer Lauralee Farrer, editor the guidance of those whom he has cho- incredibly well that you can hardly breathe Franco Iglesias. (One of his students was of publications at Fuller, as well as other sen as vicars of his Son, and made pas- for the beauty of that world-class tenor Placido Domingo.) The experts shared their comments at the tors,” he said. voice? Recently, in the audition came during the week of the program, which delved into the impor- If Pope Benedict, who is charged to be a privacy of our home, 9-11 World Trade Center terrorist attacks. tance of recognizing and following the loving father of a billion Catholics as well my husband and I did The film juxtaposes this devastating will of God. as believers and non-believers beyond the while viewing a and tragic time with Marcia’s talent and Farrer also produced Best Man in Church’s visible bounds, can in the face of 30-minute DVD, her time with the maestro. It also captures Grass Creek (filmed in Grass Creek, such an awesome call be confident in the Laundry and Tosca—a both triumphal and trepidatious moments, Ind.), for which she was co-recipient of help of God, then I know I can embrace Burning Heart film and records Iglesias’ respect for a voice he the 1999 Heartland Film Festival Crystal my own vocation on a daily basis with a produced, edited and calls “a gift from God.” The maestro, with Heart Award in Indianpolis. Currently, she vigor that is ever-renewed by grace. directed by Lauralee all his experience, was as awestruck as my has in production Praying the Hours, a As I look to our new pope for inspira- Farrer. husband and I were. Also Catholic, he narrative feature-length film about the tion in my own life as a father, I know The film is about Marcia Whitehead, arranged for Marcia to stay at a Carmelite eight Benedictine hours of prayer. For that he is turning to his beloved predeces- who for most of her adult life has lived in monastery in Manhattan. more about Farrer, see www.IMBD.com. sor, Pope John Paul II, believing that the a small garage apartment in southern I learned about Marcia Whitehead For information about Brehm Center— aid given him to carry out his duties was California, working at a modest-pay job through Reel Spirituality, an institute of which “empowers, equips and enriches a granted through his intercession. but blessed with a unique talent. When the Brehm Center for Worship, Theology new generation of Church leaders through “I consider this a grace obtained for me first told that she has a rare operatic voice and the Arts, which recently co-spon- arts, media and excellence in all things”— by my venerated predecessor, John Paul (a lirico-spinto soprano: a lyric soprano sored with Burning Hearts a Laundry and see www.brehmcenter.com. II,” he said. “It seems I can feel his strong with more power), she was first disap- Tosca film and concert program at Fuller If interested in Laundry and Tosca, hand squeezing mine; I seem to see his pointed. She wasn’t fond of opera. Theological Seminary’s Travis Auditor- contact Justin Bell, assistant director of smiling eyes and listen to his words, However, “obedient to God’s imperative ium in Pasadena, Calif. That was the Reel Spirituality; at [email protected] or addressed to me especially at this call,” she worked for 20 years to pay for same weekend my spouse and I viewed view www.reelspirituality.org. moment: ‘Do not be afraid.’ ” vocal coaches on nights and weekends— the DVD. We had no idea that Marcia, As these words of the late pope and she learned to love opera. despite being very ill, performed bril- (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of resound in our hearts and the example of Catholic acquaintance Susana Name liantly to a packed house those two Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is Pope Benedict is set before us, parents arranged a New York City audition with nights. a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † around the world have nothing to fear. † The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 19

Sixth Sunday of Easter/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, May 2 Psalm 98:1-4 Sunday, May 1, 2005 Athanasius, bishop and doctor John 16:16-20 of the Church • Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 This reading is a strong, joyful and Acts 16:11-15 Friday, May 6 enthusiastic proclamation of Jesus as • 1 Peter 3:15-18 Psalm 149:1-6a, 9b Acts 18:9-18 • John 14:15-21 Lord. It calls believers to hear the Lord and to follow the Lord. It reminds John 15:26-16:4a Psalm 47:2-7 Christians that the Lord should be in John 16:20-23 The Acts of the Apostles, once again their hearts and minds. Tuesday, May 3 this Easter season, furnishes the first St. John’s Gospel furnishes the last Philip and James, Apostles Saturday, May 7 reading. reading. In the readings of Not a Resurrection Narrative, it 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Acts 18:23-28 the weekends earlier nonetheless serves the Church’s purpose Psalm 19:2-5 Psalm 47:2-3, 8-10 in this season, the as it teaches us this weekend. After cele- John 14:6-14 John 16:23b-28 identity of the brating the Resurrection for these weeks Apostles has clearly since Easter, the Church gently is sum- Wednesday, May 4 Sunday, May 8 been given in the New moning us to look at our lives. Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 The Ascension of the Lord Testament passages. This reading is our blueprint for life. The Apostles, Our task as disciples is to love others as Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14 Acts 1:1-11 absent Judas, of Jesus loved all people. It is clear. In John 16:12-15 Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9 course, had exercised God’s love, given to us in the Lord, is Ephesians 1:17-23 the very power of Jesus in naming a our salvation. Thursday, May 5 Matthew 28:16-20 new member of their group, Matthias, Indeed, the very act of giving us a Acts 18:1-8 who succeeded the dead Judas. blueprint for living is a vitally important Peter healed the sick. On behalf of gift given in love to us by God. the Apostles, Peter spoke as Jesus had spoken. Reflection Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen It was not just simply that the The next major liturgical event for us Apostles had been with Jesus as spe- will be the celebration of the feast of the cially selected students and followers, Ascension of Jesus. Soon after this feast, Church teachings explain but that they discharged the divine we will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. power that had belonged to Jesus and Within sight now is the close of the continued the mission of Jesus the Easter season. that purgatory is a process Redeemer. For these weeks, the Church has Announcement of this identity contin- informed us of the Resurrection of I am nearly 80 years old and was made explicit what has been implicit all ues in this reading. While Acts already Jesus, gloriously occurring after the Qtaught that everyone goes to purga- the time. has clearly established that Peter was the dreadful events of Good Friday. It has tory after death; nobody goes to heaven Does anyone really believe, for head of the Apostles, the character of shared with us its joy, copying the joy of immediately. example, that heaven or hell or purga- Apostle belonged not just to him. It was the first Christians. It has told us again But today there tory are “places” as we think of them in also with the others. and again of the Risen Lord’s appear- isn’t much said about this life, somewhere out in another uni- Thus, in this reading, the central fig- ances and admonitions. it. Is purgatory still verse or on an unknown planet? ures are Philip and John. They per- Gently, gradually but definitely, the part of our faith? Are This tells us something about purga- formed miracles as Jesus had performed Church has begun the process of leading we still to pray for tory, according to Pope John Paul. miracles. us to ask what the Resurrection means the dead? (Michigan) Purgatory is not a place, but a “condi- However, they were not on their for each of us individually. It is being tion” of purification for the saved own. They were part of the community strongly catechetical. Purgatory is still whereby Christ “frees them from their in Jerusalem that had Peter as its head, First, the Church reassures us. Avery much a part imperfections.” and around Peter were the other Contact with Jesus was not lost with the of our faith. It is also As the Catechism of the Catholic Apostles. Ascension when Jesus returned to the true, however, that we speak more care- Church says, purgatory is a process, This group of Apostles in Jerusalem Father. Contact remains, and it remains fully about purgatory than we some- a transition of purgation and of sent Philip and John to Samaria. So the very clearly in the visible, institutional times did in the past. cleansing. Apostles together had authority, and Church. The Church stands on the Perhaps one reason we hear less Christian spiritual theology and prac- each member within the group recog- Apostles. It offers us the service of the about purgatory today is that many of tice, in fact, recognizes often that this nized this authority. modern successors of Peter and the us have a lot of misunderstandings that process can occur, at least partly if not They looked to the salvation of all other Apostles. could use some correcting. The pictures wholly, even before we die. It is not people, even of Samaritans, who were Through them, we still hear the of torture, pain and a punishing God, uncommon, with Christian insight, to so despised by the Jews. Finally, they words of Christ. In the sacraments they which used to be common and which say of people in severe physical or emo- bore within themselves the Holy Spirit, give us, we still access the power of made purgatory kind of a mini-hell, tional pain that they are “having their and they could give the Holy Spirit to Christ’s eternal life. may scare someone to death, but most purgatory here on earth.” others. Finally, in the splendid reading from are irrelevant to authentic Catholic None of this changes or minimizes The second reading is from the First John’s Gospel, the Church tells us how teaching. the ancient practice of praying for peo- Epistle of Peter. to live. We must love others. † Two things are clear in our tradition ple who have died. Past, present and concerning purgatory. future are all one present moment to First, we believe there is some condi- God. Our prayers, whenever they are My Journey to God tion or circumstance in the process of said before or after death, go to a God dying or after death by which any pun- who is not limited by when they happen ishment remaining for sins is satisfied. to be offered. And second, Catholic teaching tells Can you imagine God saying: “It’s Habemus Papam! us that we can assist those who are “in too bad your prayers are late. If you had purgatory” by our prayers and good said them yesterday or last year, I could Fling wide the doors of centuries, works here on earth. have done something about it.” Let voices hail the chosen son, This is simply an aspect of our belief Prayers lifted to God for the living or The shoes of Peter filled anew in the communion of saints, which the dead “go back” over their entire As past and present merge as one. unites in love all who are joined to lives, their final illnesses and their Christ, whether still on earth or in the entrance into eternity. They are never We see the shepherd’s guiding hand, next world. lost or wasted. † A captain’s courage at the helm, Equally clear is that the official A steadfast figure of respect teachings of the Church do not intend to Which ill winds fail to overwhelm. answer physical details about purgatory. • Is it a state or condition or a Readers may submit prose O sixteenth Benedict, find strength “place”? or poetry for faith column From namesakes sleeping now in peace. • Is “time” involved or not? With benediction from your hand Since the world after death would not The Criterion invites readers to May harmony and love increase. appear to have hours or days or years as submit original prose or poetry relat- we know them, it seems unlikely that ing to faith or experiences of prayer By Dorothy M. Colgan purgatory involves place or time as we for possible publication in the “My experience them here. Journey to God” column. (Dorothy M. Colgon is a member of A few years ago, Pope John Paul II Seasonal reflections also are St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad and is challenged us to take a fresh look at appreciated. Please include name, the mother of Benedictine Father Prior heaven, hell and purgatory. When we address, parish and telephone number Tobias Colgan of Saint Meinrad hear those words, we often pay more with submissions. Archabbey. The Criterion asked her to attention to popular images than to the Send material for consideration to write this poem on the day of Pope doctrines themselves. A little reflection “My Journey to God,” The Criterion, Benedict XVI’s election for inclusion in the should warn us to be careful about the P.O. Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN special issue on the papal conclave, elec- “beliefs” these familiar words and 46206 or e-mail to

tion and installation of the 265th pope.) CNS photo from Reuters images might inspire in us. [email protected]. † In his reflections, Pope John Paul Page 20 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005

The Active List

The Criterion welcomes announcements of archdiocesan St. Bridget Church, 404 Vine St., May 22 Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th holy hour for vocations and Church and parish open-to-the-public activities for “The Liberty. Healing Mass, Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, Benediction, 4-5 p.m., Mass, 5:15 Active List.” Please be brief—listing date, location, event, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-765- House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- 8:15 a.m., eucharistic adoration p.m. Information: 812-235-4996. 825-7087. following Mass until 5 p.m. sponsor, cost and time. Include a phone number for verifi- apolis. Pre-Cana Conference, First Saturdays 1:45-6 p.m., $30 per couple. Benediction. Information: 317- cation. No announcements will be taken by telephone. Our Lady of the Greenwood May 3-24 Information: 317-236-1596 or 784-5454. Notices must be in our office by 5 p.m. Thursday one week Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. in advance of (Friday) publication: The Criterion, The 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. St. Peter Church, 1207 East Road, Greenwood. Devotions, Mass, Active List, 1400 N. Meridian St. (hand deliver), P.O. Box Contemplative praying of the Monthly Brookville. Exposition of the 7:30 a.m., sacrament of reconcil- 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (mail); 317-236-1593 (fax), rosary, session 1 of 5 programs, First Sundays Blessed Sacrament after 8 a.m. iation, rosary, meditations fol- lowing Mass. [email protected] (e-mail). 1-2:30 p.m., $30 includes book. Marian College, Ruth Lilly until Communion service, 1 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or Student Center, 3200 Cold Holy Guardian Angels Church, Holy Angels Church, 740 W. April 28-30 Express,” Sat., before and after e-mail [email protected]. Spring Road, Indianapolis. 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. 28th St., Indianapolis. Expo- Bishop Chatard High School, 5 p.m. Mass, Sun., 7:30 a.m.- People of Peace Secular Fran- May 4 Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. sition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., 1:30 p.m. and 4-7:30 p.m. Infor- ciscan Order, noon-2 p.m. Infor- Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian Mass-5 p.m. 11 a.m.-noon. Indianapolis. Celebration of the mation: 317-881-0602. mation: 317-955-6775. St., Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Arts, student-directed and acted Lafayette). St. Augustine Guild SS. Francis and Clare Church, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus performance, “Wonderful May 1 Fatima Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council, Knights of Style Show, “Hats Off to Spring.” 5901 Olive Branch Road, (Little Flower) Church, Chapel, Town,” 7:30 p.m., student art- 1040 N. Post Road, Indiana- Columbus Hall, 200 N. Lynhurst Greenwood. Mass, 8 a.m., ado- 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. work gallery, 5:30 p.m. $5 per 11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Infor- polis. Euchre, 1 p.m. Informa- Dr., Indianapolis. Breakfast, ration, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, person. Information: 317-251- mation: 317-843-0524. tion: 317-638-8416. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 317- Heart Chaplet, 8:30 a.m., Divine 2 p.m. 1451. 240-3782. St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 Mercy Chaplet, 3 p.m. Informa- St. Paul Church, 218 Scheller St. Anthony Church, 379 N. N. Indiana St., Mooresville. tion: 317-859-4673. April 29-May 1 Ave., Sellersburg. Prayer group, Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Marian College, Ruth Lilly “Catholics Returning Home,” 7-8:15 p.m. Information: 812- Christ the King Church, 1827 Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m., Mass, House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- Student Center, 3200 Cold 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- 246-4555. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- 8:15 a.m. followed by rosary. apolis. Tobit Weekend, marriage Spring Road, Indianapolis. 831-4142. People of Peace Secular polis. Exposition of the Blessed preparation retreat. Information: St. Thomas More Church, 1200 Sacrament after 7:15 a.m. Mass- St. Thomas More Church, 1200 317-545-7681. Franciscan Order, noon-2 p.m. May 5-7 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 5:30 p.m. Benediction and ser- N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Information: 317-955-6775. Holy hour of adoration, prayer Mass, 8:35 a.m. Information: April 30 4050 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. vice. and praise for vocations, 317-831-4142. Indiana Convention Center, Saga- Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- Spring rummage sale, Thurs. and 9:15 a.m. Holy Rosary Church, 520 Ste- more Ballroom, 200 S. Capital ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.- St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. Ave., Indianapolis. “Treasuring Beech Grove. “Sweet Inspira- noon ($1-a-bag day). Informa- vens St., Indianapolis. Adora- First Mondays tion of the Blessed Sacrament St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Mass, Womanhood,” second annual tion,” chocolate buffet, inspira- tion: 317-545-8671. Archbishop O’Meara Catholic after 5:45 p.m. Mass-9 a.m. praise and worship, 8 a.m., then Catholic women’s conference, tional music, 2-5 p.m. Informa- Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Saturday. Information: 317-636- SACRED gathering in the 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., internationally tion: 317-788-7581 or e-mail May 6 Indianapolis. Guardian Angel 4478. school. known Irish singer Dana and www.benedictinn.org. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Guild, board meeting, 9:30 a.m. House, chapel, 5353 E. 56th St., author Mary Beth Bonacci, key- Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Second Mondays note presenters, workshops, $35 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- First Tuesdays Church at Mount St. Francis. matic Renewal, Mass and heal- Divine Mercy Chapel, 3354 W. 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- per person includes lunch if regis- 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. apolis. Exposition of the Blessed Holy hour for vocations to ing service, teaching, 7 p.m., 30th St., Indianapolis. Confes- tration received by April 25. Retreat for Adults with Develop- Sacrament, prayer service, priesthood and religious life, praise and worship, Mass and sion, 6:45 p.m., Benediction of Information: Marian Center of mental Disabilities, 9:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Indianapolis, 317-924-3982 or 3:30 p.m., liturgy, 9:30 a.m. healing service. Information: the Blessed Sacrament for voca- 317-888-0873. $30 per person. Information: 317-797-2460. tions, 7:30 p.m. Second Tuesdays St. Anthony Church, 379 N. St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto 812-933-6437 or e-mail Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- Dr., Indianapolis. Support Marian College, Room 157, [email protected]. St. Francis Hospital and Health Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- Marian Hall, 3200 Cold Spring Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Group for Separated and ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour Divorced Catholics, 7 p.m. Infor- Road, Indianapolis. EcoLab, MKVS and DM Center, Rexville Indianapolis. “Stirrings of the Beech Grove. “Women: No of silent prayer and reflection “Warbler Workshop,” (located on 925 South, .8 mile Soul: Spiritual Care for the Longer Second Class,” program, mation: Archdiocesan Office of followed by Benediction of the Family Ministries, 317-236-1596 10-11:30 a.m. Information: 317- east of 421 South, 12 miles south Person With Cancer,” free pro- 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- Blessed Sacrament. 997-8086 or e-mail dbauman@ of Versailles). Mass, 3:30 p.m., gram, noon-2 p.m. Information: 788-7581. or 800-382-9836, ext. 1596. marian.edu. with Father Elmer Burwinkel. 317- 782-6704. St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mick- Marian Center of Indianapolis, Information: 812-689-3551 or St. Joseph Church, 2605 St. Joe ley Ave., Indianapolis. Adora- 3356 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Benedict Inn Retreat and Confer- e-mail [email protected] St. Luke Parish, 7575 Holliday Road W., Sellersburg. Holy tion of the Blessed Sacrament, “12-Step Spirituality” tapes, ence Center, 1402 Southern Ave., or log on to Schoenstatt website Dr. East, Indianapolis. Natural hour for religious vocations, 4 p.m., rosary, 5 p.m., Benedic- Dominican Father Emmerich Beech Grove. “Spirituality of at www.seidata.com/~frburwink. Family Planning class, 7-9 p.m. Benediction and exposition of tion, 5:30 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Vogt, narrator, 7:30 p.m. Infor- Non-Violent Conflict Resolu- Information: 317-465-0126. the Blessed Sacrament after Information: 317-244-9002. tion,” Basilian Father Gordon May 2 7 p.m. Mass. mation: 317-924-3984. Judd, presenter, 8:30 a.m.- Our Lady of Fatima Retreat May 6-8 St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Second Thursdays House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory 4:30 p.m., $60 per person. Infor- Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indiana- St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday apolis. Prayer service for contin- School, 2801 W. 86th St., mation: 317-788-7581 or 101 Anthony Dr., Mount polis. Sacred Heart devotion, Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour www.benedictinn.org. ued renewal of Our Lady of St. Francis. “12-step Serenity Indianapolis. Indiana Autism 11 a.m., holy hour, 6-7 p.m. for priestly and religious voca- Fatima Retreat House and its Weekend.” Information: 812-923- and Sertoma Club meeting, Information: 317-632-9349. tions, 7 p.m. Msgr. Downey Council #3660, ministry, 5:30-6 p.m. Informa- 8817 or e-mail mtstfran@ 7-9 p.m., child care provided. Knights of Columbus Hall, 511 tion: 317-545-7681. cris.com. Information: 317-885-7295. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Second Saturdays E. Thompson Road, Indiana- Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, St. Agnes Parish, Brown County polis. Jubilation Mass, 5 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help May 7 First Fridays New Albany. Adoration con- Public Library, Nashville. buffet dinner following Mass, Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, Mother of the Redeemer Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, cluding with confessions at Brown County Widowed $12 per person. Information: New Albany. “Catholics 8220 State Road 48 West, chapel, 2222 E. Third St., 6 p.m. Benediction, 6:45 p.m. Support Group, 3 p.m. Informa- 317-787-7097. Returning Home,” session 4, Bloomington. “A Day with Bloomington. Adoration of the tion and directions: 812-988- 7-9 p.m. Information: 812-945- Mary,” 9 a.m. Information: 812- Blessed Sacrament, noon-6 p.m. St. Mary Church, 212 Washing- 2778 or 812-988-4429. St. Michael Parish, 275 High St., 2374. 825-4642. ton St., North Vernon. Adora- Brookville. Charity walk to ben- St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 tion of the Blessed Sacrament, Third Sundays efit Red Cross, 9 a.m., $10. May 3 May 8 “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812- Christ the King Church, 1827 Information: 765-647-4961. St. Gabriel Church, 6000 W. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat the Blessed Sacrament after 346-3604. Kessler Blvd., E. Dr., Indiana- 34th St., Indianapolis. House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indian- 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 a.m. Sat., polis. Exposition of the Blessed April 30-May 1 “Catholics Returning Home,” apolis. Mother’s Day Mass and 8-9 a.m., “Children of Hope” St. Joseph Church, 113 S. 5th St., Sacrament, 2 p.m.-7 a.m. St. Barnabas Parish, 8300 Rahke session 5, 7:30-9 p.m. Informa- brunch, Mass, 10 a.m. Informa- program, holy hour for children. Terre Haute. Eucharistic adora- Monday, rosary, 8 p.m. Open Road, Indianapolis. “Ministry tion: 317-291-5376. tion: 317-545-7681. Information: 812-275-6539. tion, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rosary, noon, until midnight. †

Promote TRI-COUNTY the Rosary ASPHALT Plastic String Rosaries Paving Indiana Since 1948 –$.45 each $4.50 Doz. Large Selection of CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATES Rosaries • ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS –$3.00 to $200.00 • SEALCOATING Rosary Pamphlet Discounts for Senior Citizens Open: Monday thru Friday 9:30 to 5:30 and non-profit organizations Saturday — 9:30 to 5:00 Krieg Bros. Established 1892 CALL: 317-849-9901 Catholic Supply House, Inc. 317-356-1334 119 S. Meridian St., Indpls., IN 46225 (2 blocks South of Monument Circle, 317-862-2967 across from Nordstrom, Circle Centre) LICENSED & BONDED BY THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS — (317) 638-3416 1-800-428-3767 — The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 21

Butler University students, Pro-life supporters from left, Olivia Rogers of Valparaiso, Ind.; Kendra Berardi of Holliston, Mass.;

protest execution Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann Nikki Marsh of Brownsburg; and Renee Tapp of Louisville, of mentally ill man Ky., protest the state execu- tion of Indiana Death Row By Mary Ann Wyand inmate Bill J. Benefiel during a pro-life prayer vigil on April 20 Indiana Death Row inmate Bill J. Benefiel Jr., who in front of the Governor’s was convicted of kidnapping, confining and raping two Residence on North Meridian women and killing one of the rape victims in Terre Haute Street in Indianapolis. in 1987, was executed by chemical injection at 12:35 a.m. on April 21 at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Ind. Benefiel was convicted of kidnapping, confining and raping Delores Wells, an 18-year-old Terre Haute resi- dent, for 12 days before murdering her on Feb. 17, 1987. He also kidnapped and confined Alicia Elmore of Terre Haute for four months in the same house while rap- ing her more than 60 times. She survived and served as a witness for the prosecution when Benefiel was tried in court nearly 20 years ago. Benefiel was incarcerated on Death Row at the state penitentiary for nearly two decades. More than 20 pro-life supporters gathered outside the Governor’s Residence on North Meridian Street in Indianapolis on the evening of April 20 to peacefully protest his execution and try to convince Gov. Mitch Daniels to commute Benefiel’s capital sentence to life in prison without parole. Benefiel was diagnosed with a form of mental illness, a schizotypal personality disorder characterized by suspi- cion, hallucinations and inability to perceive reality. St. Susanna parishioner Karen Burkhart of Plainfield, the Indiana death penalty abolition coordinator for Amnesty International, said during the pro-life prayer vigil on April 20 that she believes the state failed him as a child and that the years of sexual abuse he suffered dur- ing his childhood contributed to his mental illness as an adult. Benefiel’s birth mother sold him for adoption to a woman who operated a brothel, and he was sexually abused during his childhood. As an adult, he was psycho- logically dominated by his mother and never held a job. “I can never get over the thought that our state has abandoned some people who have mental problems,” Burkhart said. “We weren’t there for [Benefiel] when he was young. He didn’t get the help he needed as a child and now we’ve taken his life. We have totally abandoned him, not only as a child, but also as an adult. We’ve decided that he is not worthy of life, and that’s not right.” Citing the cost of the appeals process in capital cases, Burkhart said she believes the state should authorize life in prison without parole for Death Row inmates and use the money spent on legal appeals to help children in at- risk living conditions. “We should be spending our money on taking care of at-risk kids,” she said. “That’s what we need to be doing instead of killing adults. We can save the state money by not executing offenders. We need to be there for children in need. Instead of spending our money killing people, we should be spending our money saving our kids so this doesn’t happen.” †

An opponent of the death penalty holds a candle during a prayer vigil on April 20 in front of the Governor’s Residence. More than 20 pro-life supporters gathered outside the residence to protest the execution of convicted murderer Bill J. Benefiel, who was diagnosed with a mental illness. Page 22 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005

Mother of Nicole Broyles and Grandmother of four. Great- Thomas Linton. Grandmother SANDLIN, John, 58, Holy Hannah Elsner. Sister of Karen grandmother of one. of four. Spirit, Indianapolis, April 15. Jesse and Linda Smith. KINKER, Joseph A., 82, McKINZIE, John P., 22, Father of Shelley and John Grandmother of two. St. John, Enochsburg, April 16. St. Vincent de Paul, Shelby Sandlin II. Son of June Sandlin. Rest in peace FORTMAN, Marie H., 86, Nephew of Theresa Mauer, County, April 12. Son of Brother of Carol Haley, Maggie St. Jude, Indianapolis, April 8. Henrietta Wolke and Edward Kenneth and Joan (Runnebohm) Sizemore, David, R.J. and Please submit in writing to our seven. Step-grandmother of Mother of Kathy Hutter, Sue Kinker. Cousin of several. McKinzie. Brother of Marc and Ronald Sandlin. Grandfather of office by 10 a.m. Thursday five. Great-grandmother of Rodman, Jerry, Jim and Joe KIRCHEN, Esther Marie Scott McKinzie. three. Fortman. Grandmother of 17. before the week of publication; three. Step-great-grandmother (Mikesell), 77, St. Roch, MURPHY, Rita Joan SCHWAB, William J., 43, Great-grandmother of five. be sure to state date of death. of two. Indianapolis, April 10. Mother (Banning), 69, Holy Name, St. Mary, Aurora, April 4. Obituaries of archdiocesan BLANKMAN, Joseph B., Jr., FRANKIEWICZ, Cecilia of Cindy, Marsha, Rita, David, Beech Grove, April 4. Wife of Husband of Penny (Ludwig) priests serving our archdiocese 80, St. Mary, Greensburg, (Niezgoda), 87, Immaculate Larry, Mike, Steven, Tom and Roy D. Murphy. Mother of Schwab. Father of Jacob and are listed elsewhere in The April 15. Husband of Loretta Heart of Mary, Indianapolis, William Kirschen. Sister of Catherine Matheson, Brenda Jason Schwab. Son of Ralph Criterion. Order priests and (Roell) Blankman. Father of April 11. Mother of Cindy Beverly, Diane, Donna, and Patti Murphy. Sister of and Arlene (Doepker) Schwab. Gaisser. Sister of Theresa Dorothy, Novella, Donald, religious sisters and brothers Janet Colson, Ruth Coomer, Rosie Clayton, Gerry Haines, Brother of Karen Lucas, Mary Cwiok, Lillian Wojno, Jimmy, Keith, Marvin and are included here, unless they Dorothy Fry, Mary Beth Grace Margie Hines, Ruth Kirk- Beth Michel, Katherine Raabe, Anthony and Father Joseph Norman Mikesell. Grandmother are natives of the archdiocese and Michael Blankman. Brother patrick, Teresa Perdeu, Karen Peggy, David, Joseph, Michael Niezgoda. Grandmother of of 19. or have other connections to it; of Urban Blankman. Grand- Standley and Bennie Banning. and Stephen Schwab. those are separate obituaries one. father of 11. Step-grandfather KLEIFGEN, Margaret E. Grandmother of seven. Great- STEVENS, Harry C., 81, on this page. of three. Great-grandfather of HELMSING, Donald D., 86, (McAllister), 65, Holy Spirit, grandmother of six. Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, St.Elizabeth of Hungary, Indianapolis, April 16. Wife of BARLOW, William C., 51, two. QUEISSER, Michael J., 33, April 12. Father of Debra St. Mary, North Vernon, Cambridge City, April 16. Norman Kleifgen. Mother of COLLINS, Mabel G., 89, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Parrish, Theresa and James April 11. Husband of Lisa Husband of Iole Helmsing. Sandy Doyle, Sally Elmore, St. Paul, Tell City, April 13. Indianapolis, April 13. Son of Stevens. Brother of Peggy (Shaw) Barlow. Father of Father of Silvia Hamilton, Suzy and Chris Kleifgen. Sister Mother of Connie Burris, Joan Thomas R. and Lorelei (Davis) Farrell and John Stevens. Caitlin, Alex, Joseph and Nick Frank and Robert Helmsing. of Mary Kirkman, Gerald, Behme and Joel Collins. Grand- Queisser. Brother of David, Grandfather of nine. Great- Barlow. Son of William and Grandfather of five. Great- James, John and William mother of eight. Great-grand- Jonathan and Stephen grandfather of 11. Mary Ann (Stewart) Barlow. grandfather of two. McAllister. mother of 12. Great-great- Queisser. Grandson of Al Brother of Mary Jo Bender, KALFAS, Allen Otto, 78, LAFFIN, Barbara A., 73, SWEENEY, Michael J., 56, grandmother of two. Davis. Kate Nicolai, John, Mike and St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, St. Anthony, Indianapolis, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Rob Barlow. DREW, Richard F., 85, April 19. Husband of Victoria April 13. Wife of Robert Laffin RUHL, Gertrude E., 100, April 13. Father of Marsha Immaculate Conception, Valdez, Matthew and Michael BARNARD, Barbara A., 72, St. Luke, Indianapolis, Lee (Sherlock) Kalfas. Father Jr. Mother of Sharon Dees, Sweeney. Son of Donald and SS. Francis and Clare, Green- April 18. Husband of M. of Sandra James, Barbara Brenda Mills, Douglas and Neil Millhousen, April 14. Sister of Theresa Sweeney. Brother of wood, March 26. Wife of Dolores (Topmiller) Drew. Miller, Christopher, Edward Laffin. Sister of Betty Little and Marie Stier. Stephanie Bell, Pat Foth, Dan, Harold L. Barnard. Mother of Father of Beth Lawn, Clare and Robert Kalfas. Brother of Dolores Osborne. Grandmother SALADEE, Beverly Ann, 68, Toni Hagler, Debbie, Bobby, Young, Christopher and Philip Jean Warning. Grandfather of four. Great-grandmother of St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, Donald and Tom Sweeney. Ed and Rick Laurienzo. Step- Drew. Brother of Mary Louise of nine. Great-grandfather of two. April 16. Wife of Charles Grandfather of six. mother of Barbara Rupp and O’Malley. Grandfather of 12. two. LINTON, Irma Alberta, 90, Saladee. Mother of Lannie TAMER, Rosemarie, 77, Our David Barnard. Sister of ELSNER, Joyce A., 49, KELLEY, Georgia Hazel, 88, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis, Thompson, Michael and Robert Lady of Lourdes, Indianapolis, Wanda Crays and Norma St. Michael, Greenfield, Holy Trinity, Indianapolis, April 6. Wife of Charles Linton. Saladee. Sister of Marilyn April 14. Sister of Michael Nichols. Grandmother of April 7. Wife of Joe Elsner. April 4. Mother of John Kelley. Mother of Lois Stevens and Hodges. Grandmother of five. Tamer. †

fantastic job at the seminary. He utilized his June 1, 1947, at St. Ann Church in Terre University of Detroit. DEDE education well in service of the Church.” Haute, his home parish. On July 5, 1973, he was named pastor continued from page 3 John F. Dede was born on April 30, His first clergy appointment was serving of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute, 1922, in Terre Haute to Arthur H. and as a professor at St. Charles College in where he served until his retirement on and the shut-ins. He visited them regularly, Helena (O’Leary) Dede. He attended St. Catonsville, Md., in 1947. July 2, 1997. and he also had a real devotion to serving Ann School in Terre Haute then completed In 1949, Father Dede pursued graduate Father Dede also served the archdiocese the poor. Our food pantry outreach started his high school and seminary education at studies at the Lateran University and as dean of the Terre Haute Deanery for two while he was pastor here.” the former minor seminary and college at University of Fribourg. terms, beginning on Oct. 18, 1982, and She also remembered Father Dede as a Saint Meinrad before graduating from the In 1952, Father Dede began serving as a Oct. 18, 1985. priest who loved the liturgy and eagerly Saint Meinrad School of Theology. professor at St. Mary Seminary and On May 4, 1984, he began 13 years of implemented the liturgical reforms of the He earned two master’s degrees and a University in Baltimore, and also was ministry as a judge for the Metropolitan Second Vatican Council. canon law degree while studying at The appointed academic dean there. He also Tribunal in the archdiocese. “He also was an extremely knowledge- Catholic University of America in served the Archdiocese of Baltimore as a He moved to Florida two years ago. able canon lawyer,” Sister Mary Beth said, Washington, D.C., the University of censor of books. Surviving are a brother, Father Paul “and many people turned to him for Fribourg in Germany, the University of In 1963, he was named a professor and Dede, who is pastor of St. Jude the Apostle advice.” Detroit in Michigan for coursework in clin- academic dean at St. John Seminary in Parish in Spencer, and four sisters, She said Father Dede completed many ical psychology and the Pontifical Lateran Plymouth, Mich., while also serving the Providence Sister Eileen Dede, Providence years of distinguished ministry in formation University in Rome for canon law. Archdiocese of Detroit as a pro-synodal Sister Mary Mark Dede, Providence Sister work for seminarians with the Society of He was ordained to the priesthood by judge in the Metropolitan Tribunal. Kathleen Dede and Benedictine Sister St. Sulpice. Archbishop Paul C. Schulte on May 27, In June 1966, Father Dede was named Patricia Ann Dede. “Obviously, they saw him as a capable 1947, at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church president-rector of St. Mary Seminary and He was preceded in death by his parents person as a teacher of canon law,” she said. then was released to the Society of University in Baltimore, where he served as well as a brother, Father James Dede, “I also think they recognized his adminis- St. Sulpice, which he served for 25 years. until June 30, 1972, when he took an acad- and a sister, former Providence Sister trative abilities because he did, I guess, a Father Dede celebrated his first Mass on emic leave of absence to study at the Angele (Marcella) Dede. † ICC legislative agenda successful at statehouse this year By Brigid Curtis Ayer The following is a brief list of the ICC Another success for the Indiana gives people more health care options, but legislative accomplishments this year. Catholic Conference this year was the pas- usually costs the state less money, which As Catholics worldwide celebrate the The ICC was instrumental in the pas- sage of Senate Joint Resolution 7 (SJR 7), allows more people to be served.” election of a new pope, Catholics in sage of Senate Bill 268, a measure to ban the marriage amendment. Three parish life bills to clarify current Indiana have another reason for a celebra- human cloning in the state of Indiana. The passage of the measure marks the law will help parishes operate free from tion. Under the bill, state-funded research first phase of changing Indiana’s unnecessary government interference. The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) facilities and other governmental entities Constitution to define marriage as a union House Bill 1056 exempts non-profits, legislative agenda has moved ahead suc- are prohibited from cloning humans. The between one man and one woman, disal- including parishes, from the requirements cessfully as the regular session of the legislation also penalizes any institution lowing same-sex marriage to occur in the of having a certified food handler when 2005 Indiana General Assembly nears its that attempts to conduct human cloning. state of Indiana. meals are served. final hours. In the area of abortion, two bills passed This constitutional amendment must be Senate Bill 140 clarifies the type of And as Pope Benedict XVI continues this session. passed again by the Indiana General expenses allowed in determining gaming the fight against moral relativism that John Senate Bill 76 gives women consider- Assembly in 2007 and approved by voters profits and their use. Paul II so clearly articulated in many of ing abortion an opportunity to have an before it would become part of Indiana’s House Bill 1126, an immunity measure his encyclicals, that is also a spiritual and ultrasound and/or receive fetal heart tone Constitution. for non-profit organizations, provides legislative battle which the U.S. Confer- information before the abortion is per- Two adoption bills to improve adoption immunity for parish volunteers and volun- ence of Catholic Bishops and its state formed. law in Indiana passed this year. teer directors. counterparts, including the Indiana Senate Bill 568 authorizes regulation of House Bill 1217 requires the release of “As we draw to the close of the Catholic Conference, have been engaged abortion clinics for the first time in the medical and other background information 2005 regular session of the Indiana in for nearly three decades. history of the state. to an adult adoptee, a practice which General Assembly, I want to thank each “Fighting for the dignity of all human Families and children in Indiana will adoption agencies and child agencies person for their interest and involvement life at the legislative battleground has been also benefit from several measures that are support. during this legislative session,” Tebbe and is what the Indiana Catholic expected to become law this year thanks Senate Bill 422 clarifies adoption con- said. “There have been several bills in Conference is really all about,” said to continued efforts by the Indiana sent law for both mothers and fathers and which the [ICC] network efforts have Indiana Catholic Conference executive Catholic Conference. regulates retention of adoption records. made a big difference. The Catholic director Glenn Tebbe. Among them, an earned income tax A measure to give elderly people and Conference appreciates your support.” “This year, we have addressed issues credit measure to make the tax credit for persons with disabilities more health care For a full listing of the Indiana Catholic such as embryonic stem-cell research, low-income families and eligible single options, House Bill 1069, will address two Conference’s priorities and to monitor bills abortion, and health benefits for the aged people a permanent fixture in Indiana will issues concerning the aged and disabled, that passed this year, or to become a mem- and disabled, among other issues,” Tebbe become law. according to Tebbe. ber of the Indiana Catholic Action (I-CAN) said. “And thankfully, many of these mea- The earned income tax credit, a tempo- “First, the bill reduces the cost of insti- Network, log on to the Indiana Catholic sures to protect and uphold the dignity of rary tax credit, was due to expire this year. tutional care by offering eligible recipients Conference website at www.indianacc.org. the human being have passed the 2005 This measure was added to the state’s a choice of home or community care Indiana General Assembly this year and budget bill, which is expected to pass on rather than institutional care,” Tebbe said. (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for soon will become law.” April 29. “It is a win-win situation in that it not only The Criterion.) † The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005 Page 23

Mortgages ...... Gutter ...... Wall Covering ...... Mulinaro’s Classified Directory GUARANTEED KELLY’S LOWEST RATES WITH Wall Covering Service For information about rates for classified advertising, call (317) 236-1572. GUTTER ERVICE SAME DAY APPROVALS S Installation & Removal Gutter Cleaning Interior Painting Vacation Rentals ...... Home Improvement ...... Asphalt Paving ...... New Purchase—All types of Free Estimates • Minor Repair Established 1983—Insured BEACHFRONT CONDO, Maderia mortgages available Free Estimates Beach, Fl. on the Gulf of Mexico, HOUSEHOLD HANDYMAN Brice Scobell–owner 862-9377 Call 317-535-4904 2BR/2BA, pool. March through Painting, Kitchen & Bath ROWE PAVING CO. (St. Augustine parishioner-LSP volunteer) November. Meet Indpls. owner. See Remodeling, Residential Roofing • Residential Driveways photos, maps. Call Scooter at 317- All Types General Home Repair 317-575-1970/866-557-9910 Real Estate ...... 257-2431 Dependable/Insured/Family Man • Commercial Parking Lots Indiana Federal Finance LLC FREE NEW SMYRNA Beach, FLA. ESTIMATES 317-357-8955 Call 852-0102 or 898-3373 Buying, Selling or Oceanview condo, fully furn. 2 Building a Home? BR/2BA., 2 pools & tennis. Visit Tell our I can help! Disney, Epcot, NASA, & enjoy the Crow’s Construction Breeden Realtors® beach, too! Phone 386-427-5376 (Parishioner of Little Flower) Roofing ...... advertisers All Types of Construction & Masonry INDIAN ROCKS Beach, FL. Pri- Brick • Chimneys • Concrete • Roofing • Fencing D & S ROOFING you got their Columbus, IN area vate 2BR/2BA condo facing beach, 24-hour service! 40 years experience Rubber, torch downs, hot tar roofs, name from on Intercostal, gorgeous pool, Family owned & operated reroof and tearoffs. Jan Stone, GRI, CRS secure bldg., covered parking. • Any large or small repairs Steve J. Sergi Broker Associate 317-356-3405 • 317-408-4465 • Wind or hail damage repairs Broker/Owner Available 5/05–12/05 $500 wk/ Call Dale for free estimates! $1800 month. 317-422-1004 317-357-4341 317-507-5883 Licensed • Bonded • Insured TheCriterion Business: 812-378-7950 FT. MYERS, Florida, on the DECK DOCTOR 25 years experience • References available (Our Lady of the Greenwood Parishioner) beach. Great view. $475/wk. 317- Fax: 812-378-1706 823-9880. Deck and Fence Pressure Realty Mart [email protected] Washing and Sealing Vacation Rentals ...... VACATION RENTAL Hilton Head. 2BR/2BA, Villa $800 wk. 502-964- Concrete Cleaning— 4941 Driveways, Patios, Pool Areas Serenity Ridge Cabin We are BOTH Housetrained... Free Estimates in beautiful Brown County. Built in 1860, a short drive from PANAMA CITY Beach townhouse, References (10 years experience) to FETCH you the sleeps 6. Beach pool, mini golf, ten- historic Nashville, IN. Quiet, peaceful, great for family nis, patio w/ grill. 502-836-1909 317-888-7622 vacations, couples weekends or personal retreat. Sleeps 8, BEST PRICE or 2BA, full kitchen, den w/ fireplace, scenic porch with grill, GULF SHORES LUXURIOUS 317-372-5340 outdoor fire pit, large party deck on 300 acre lake. for your Home! BEACHFRONT CONDOS Servicing the Greater Lake access, fish, swim, paddle boat, hiking trails. Fully Furnished. Indoor/Outdoor Pools. Indianapolis Area Call Kurt Walther at 1, 2, 3 & 4 BR. Owner Direct saves Awesome! you $$. Call Chris 1-800-713-6435 It pays to advertise in www.steiner4.com/cabin. Call 317-697-0981 cell (317) 503-4444 [email protected] or or email [email protected]. www.babeachproperties.com The Criterion Toll Free (800) 876-1596 Call 317-236-1572 Book now for Spring and Summer rentals. [email protected]

Positions Available ...... Administrative/Receptionist Minister of Social Responsibility Sales Rep IMMEDIATE OPENING Flexible Hours, Work from Home Catholic Community of Epiphany offers a unique and chal- Small consulting business seeks an administrative/ lenging opportunity for a full-time Minister of Social The Criterion is seeking a part-time advertising receptionist to primarily handle front desk phone Responsibility. This person will join a ten member pastoral duties, receptionist, as well as various office duties. This staff and work in a progressive parish of 1400 families. sales representative to develop new advertising candidate will have positive phone presence, excellent accounts, primarily in southern Indiana and north- Education and engagement with parish community in well- command of the English language, good short-term established programs include: Local Outreach, Hunger, ern Kentucky. This is a part-time position that is memory to recall names on a reliable basis. Person must Third World Advocacy, Spirituality, Women’s Issues, compensated on a straight-commission basis. It is have the ability to work well with diverse personalities. A reliable vehicle will be needed for various tasks. Environmental Concerns and Hispanic Ministry. ideal for someone with previous sales experience Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to who is looking for flexible hours and would enjoy required. An associate degree or some college is pre- social justice based upon Catholic social teaching and working from home. Please send cover letter, ferred along with some past experience. Pay will vary gospel values. And should have strong organizational, pas- résumé, and list of references, in confidence, to: according to experience. Downtown location w/parking. toral and conflict resolution skills. Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Please e-mail résumé to: Ed Isakson, Director, Human Resources required. Salary commensurate with education and experi- [email protected] ence. Extensive benefits package. Archdiocese of Indianapolis or fax to: 317-630-9065 P.O. Box 1410 Screening will begin May 15, 2005. Send résumé with three references to: Indianapolis, IN 46206 Teaching Positions Church of the Epiphany E-mail: [email protected] Attn: Social Responsibility Minister Search Committee Fax: (317) 261-3389 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd. Equal Opportunity Employer accepting résumés for these openings for Louisville, KY 40223 the 2005–2006 school year. Applicants must have a current and appropriate State of Director of Catholic Church Indiana Teacher’s License. We are looking Secondary Ministries and Operations for caring dedicated and creative teachers. Principalship Roman Catholic faith community seeks a spiritually We value diversity in our students and our Saint Joseph’s High School mature executive leader to be responsible for all teachers. parish operations including ministry and business. Primary Grade Teacher South Bend, Indiana Must be considered a proven leader who possesses a Part-Time Art Teacher Enrollment: 754 Grades: 9–12 blend of strong interpersonal skills and business acu- Full-Time Technology Teacher Accreditation: North Central Asso. and State of Indiana men capable of driving a healthy and effective cul- Full-Time Teacher Assistant Catholic Schools Office ture. Together with the Pastor, this leader will be Our school provides a quality education for is accepting applications for a high school principal responsible for leading and implementing the strate- Employment begins July 1, 2005 gic initiatives of the parish. grades Kindergarten through Eight. At BS or BA degree and a minimum of 20 years experi- St. Thomas each student begins to under- QUALIFICATIONS: ence in business or non-profit leadership with execu- stand and appreciate the diversity of all • Must be a practicing Catholic tive management experience. A growing appreciation God’s people. We are a caring community • Eligible for Indiana Administrative License of the integration of life and faith and the ability to with dedicated teachers and supportive par- • Minimum Five Years Experience incorporate both is also required. Compensation ents. We offer academic excellence and FOR INFORMATION AND APPLICATION, CONTACT: package includes competitive salary and full benefits. extensive curriculum enrichment. We are Please mail, email or fax réumés to: accredited by the State of Indiana and the Catholic Schools Office North Central Association. P.O. Box 390 St. Louis de Montfort Church Fort Wayne, IN 46801 Attn: Search Committee Please send résumé to: Telephone: 260-422-4611 P.O. Box 241 St. Thomas Aquinas School Fax: 260-426-3077 Fishers, IN 46038 4600 N. Illinois Street Application Deadline: May 13, 2005 Fax # 317-576-1932 Email: [email protected] Indianapolis, IN 46208 E.O.E. Equal Opportunity Employer Page 24 The Criterion Friday, April 29, 2005

Don’t take chances with chest pain.

Or where you treat it.

The St. Francis Cardiac & Vascular Care Center is the only full-service heart facility on Indy’s south side. If you are experiencing chest pain seek immediate help. A false alarm is much better than waiting too long to seek treatment. But it’s also important to get help from the right hospital. The St. Francis Cardiac & Vascular Care Center is the only heart hospital on the south side that offers comprehensive surgical and medical care. Continuing a 20-year tradition of making every second count with complete, compassionate care.

STOP 11 ROAD

ST. FRANCIS SOCCER FIELDS

I – 65 SOUTH EMERSON AVENUE

heart.StFrancisHospitals.org

CARDIAC & VASCULAR CARE CENTER