Emotional visit Pope moved to tears hearing survivor recount atrocities in Albania, page 3. Serving the Church in Central and Southern Indiana Since 1960 CriterionOnline.com September 26, 2014 Vol. LIV, No. 50 75¢ Bishop Cupich named to succeed ‘So many good memories’ Cardinal George as Chicago archbishop CHICAGO (CNS)—The Archdiocese of Chicago now knows who will succeed Cardinal Francis E. George. Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Spokane, Washington, as the ninth archbishop of Chicago. The appointment was announced on Sept. 20 in Washington by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Archbishop Cupich, 65, will be installed in Chicago on Nov. 18 during a Archbishop Mass at Holy Name Blase J. Cupich Cathedral in Chicago. Since he was already ordained to the episcopacy, Howard and Geraldine Estes, members of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish in Bright, share a laugh with Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin after he automatically is receiving a gift from the archdiocese during the Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Sept. 21. The couple referred to by the title has been married for 70 years. (Photo by Natalie Hoefer) “archbishop” even before taking up his new post. Couples share their stories of faith and love Cardinal George is 77, two years past the age when bishops at Golden Wedding Jubilee celebration Cardinal are required by canon By Natalie Hoefer be 51) great-grandchildren. by trusting your relationship to the Lord Francis E. George law to turn in their As Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin reflected Jesus in a life that becomes a spiritual resignation to the A poolside encounter, a Catholic Youth during his homily on the Gospel—a parable journey together, made in little steps, pope. He retains the office of archbishop until Organization (CYO) dance, mutual friends about workers in a vineyard—he noted steps of shared growth accomplished his successor’s installation. and a walk past an office building. the connection the couples might feel with through a commitment to becoming men The cardinal was first diagnosed with These are just a few of the chance the workers. and women who are mature in faith,” bladder cancer in 2006 and had a recurrence encounters more than five decades ago “I’m guessing that a lot of us at this Archbishop Tobin said. of cancer in 2012. In August, the archdiocese that led to wedding bells for 185 couples anniversary Mass might identify with those “If our faith is mature, we realize that announced that he was participating in a in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. who worked all day for long hours in the all is gift, all is grace. Love begins to clinical research trial for a new cancer drug. Those couples celebrated anywhere vineyard,” he said. “For years, you’ve die when you and I take the other one His health concerns stepped up the process from their 50th to their 70th wedding struggled to be faithful to the Gospel for granted, whether it’s our spouse or of searching for his successor as archbishop anniversary at the archdiocese’s demands of married love.” the living God. They become an object, of Chicago. Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass on The archbishop relayed an answer something we can ignore, or at least pay Cardinal George introduced Sept. 21 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Pope Francis recently gave when asked by only partial attention to. Archbishop Cupich (pronounced “Soo-pich”) Indianapolis. an engaged couple about the permanence “And so, perseverance in marriage is during a news conference held at the Together, the couples have celebrated of love in a world that views lifelong not simply survival, though sometimes Archbishop Quigley Pastoral Center in 10,087 years of marriage, which have led commitments as too challenging. it may seem like that. Rather, it’s a life Chicago the day the appointment was to 739 children, 1,563 grandchildren (with “The Holy Father suggested that this of thanksgiving that we do not go home announced. three more on the way), and 44 (soon to ‘fear of forever is cured one day at a time’ See JUBILEE, page 9 See CHICAGO, page 8 Award recipients find ‘deep meaning’ in bringing their Catholic education and values to life be summarized in the words Dan once Community Service Award. shared: “If you’re going to do something, Here are the stories of the recipients. you ought to make it big, and you ought to make it fun. Do something a little different. Father James Wilmoth I mean, who has nine kids these days? If Father James Wilmoth was stunned I’m in, I’m all in.” when he received the phone call telling For Robert Desautels, his life has been him he would be honored with a Career influenced by the advice his mother gave Achievement her children: “Always look for the good Award. By John Shaughnessy in another person, and you’ll be a better “I didn’t know person yourself.” there was an The essence of a person’s life can In following those philosophies, award for doing sometimes be captured in a song title, a Desautels, Father Wilmoth and the Elseners what you love to short phrase or a few words of wisdom. have led lives that exemplify their Catholic do,” the pastor of No matter how difficult the challenge, faith and Catholic education. And the St. Roch Parish in Father James Wilmoth has always followed archdiocese will honor them during the Indianapolis said the same approach in serving God, students Celebrating Catholic School Values Awards with a laugh. “I’m and parishioners, “We’ll make it work. dinner in Indianapolis on Nov. 5. in my 50th year We’ll find a way.” Father Wilmoth and Desautels will of being a priest, For Daniel and Beth Elsener, their receive Career Achievement Awards, while Fr. James Wilmoth and the added icing “all-in” approach to life as a couple could the Elseners will be honored with the See VALUES, page 2 Page 2 The Criterion Friday, September 26, 2014 Robert Desautels holy Communion. VALUES Another lesson in wisdom that “My family believes in Catholic 19th Annual Celebrating Catholic continued from page 1 Robert Desautels learned from his mother education and the values it provides,” he School Values Award Event is to always be thankful to the people who said. “I also believe it is my responsibility on the cake is that I’ve been involved in have helped you to live and grow in the Catholic faith. • Date and time—Nov. 5, 6-8 p.m. Catholic schools for 50 years. It’s all just along the way— Being recognized is very nice, but it only • Location: Grand Hall of Union Station been a wonderful blessing from God.” and to show that emphasizes the fact that as a product of at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Indianapolis That feeling is shared by the schools and gratitude by making Catholic education, I should be living the • Featured speaker—Cardinal Theodore the parishes where the 75-year-old priest has a commitment to kind of life that I am responsible for—and McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of served since being ordained on May 2, 1965. help others. which I have been blessed to receive.” Washington Indeed, love for Father Wilmoth overflowed So when • Honorees—Father James Wilmoth, earlier this year when the “family” of Desautels learned Daniel and Beth Elsener pastor of St. Roch Parish in Roncalli High School in Indianapolis he will be honored Daniel and Beth Elsener’s “all-in” Indianapolis, and Robert Desautels of created a nine-minute-long video to cheer its with a Career approach to life began with their St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis will chaplain as he battled prostate cancer. Achievement Award, commitment to each other and their receive Career Achievement Awards. Titled “We Love Father Wilmoth,” he began to list the openness to have nine children. Daniel and Beth Elsener of St. Barnabas the video is set to “Happy,” a relentlessly Robert Desautels influences that have They have Parish of Indianapolis will receive the upbeat song that has the contagious shaped his life. continued to Community Service Award. effect of making people smile—a quality “I was taught by the Sisters of Providence touch lives • Purpose—While honoring people Father Wilmoth has always had while who formed me at St. Joan of Arc School. ever since, who live the values of their Catholic supporting and cheering students at St. Roch The brothers of Holy Cross at Cathedral especially in the education, the event raises funds and Roncalli schools. High School helped prepare me for college, area of Catholic for scholarships to help low-income “It’s an opportunity to bring Christ to and the Jesuit fathers of Xavier University education, families enroll their children in the them in their extracurricular stuff,” said helped me to get work. I won’t ever forget where Dan Catholic school of their choice. Father Wilmoth, who always wears his what the sisters, brothers and fathers did started his career • Corporate sponsorship and ticket Roman collar to events because he loves for me.” as a teacher, information—Contact Rosemary representing the Church in every situation. He’s been returning the thanks ever since. principal and O’Brien in the archdiocese’s “The kids give you so much energy with For about 35 years, he has been involved superintendent stewardship and development their smiles, their friendliness and their in the Serra Club of Indianapolis, even Daniel and Beth of schools. office by phone at 317-236-1568 Elsener laughter that you just want to keep doing it.” serving as its president in the club’s efforts In nominating or 1-800-382-9836, ext.