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www.archindy.org November 22, 2002 Vol. XXXXII, No. 8 50¢ Sex abuse, international concerns dominate bishops’ meeting WASHINGTON (CNS)—Although the Hispanic ministry, several liturgical and of Chicago, the senior U.S. member of fraternal correction” of one another U.S. bishops’ Nov. 11-14 meeting in canonical matters, stewardship, Catholic the joint commission, said were intended regarding their decisions on clergy sex Washington featured votes on a historic schools and border concerns with Mexico. both to protect minors and protect bish- abuse. joint pastoral letter with the bishops of But the focus for much of the week ops’ relationships with their priests. The norms and the charter call for Mexico and a dozen other action items, was on the bishops’ response to the clergy Although many people—from victims’ removal from ministry of any priest or the fall 2002 assembly will be best sex abuse crisis. advocates to canon lawyers—say the See BISHOPS, page 7 remembered for its approval of the Opening the meeting on Nov. 11, bishops cannot do both, “the bishops, revised norms on clergy sex abuse that Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Belleville, being men of unity, want to do both,” the emerged from a joint Vatican-U.S. com- Ill., president of the U.S. Conference of cardinal said. For additional coverage of the U.S. mission in October. Catholic Bishops, vowed, “We will not Also approved on Nov. 13 were slight bishops’ annual fall meeting, see sto- At the meeting, which closed with an step back from our compassion for those changes in the “Charter for the Protection ries on pages 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13. More unusual second executive session, the who have been harmed, or from our deter- of Children and Young People” to con- information about the meeting and bishops also held an extended discussion mination to put into place policies that form with the norms; a deliberative complete text of some of the bishops’ on the just war ramifications of a possible will protect children.” process that may lead the bishops to call statements can be found at the U.S. war with Iraq but made quick work of Two days later, the USCCB gave its for a plenary council of the U.S. Church; Conference of Catholic Bishops Web documents on domestic violence, poverty overwhelming approval to the revised and a statement committing the bishops to site at www.usccb.org. † in the United States and abroad, abortion, norms which Cardinal Francis E. George “fraternal support, fraternal challenge and Colombian Creating crucifix for new church brings bishops renew family and parishioners together mediation offer By Mary Ann Wyand after rescue of Carving a crucifix was a labor of love for St. Teresa Benedicta of the John Starkey Photo by Bishop Carvajal Cross parishioner Daniel Badinghaus of Lawrenceburg, who spent nearly BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS)—In the 1,000 hours creating the life-size image aftermath of a Colombian bishop’s rescue of Christ from basswood for the new from guerrillas, the nation’s hierarchy church at Bright. renewed its willingness to mediate a peace It also was a family project for Dan, accord and called for an end to wide- his wife, Teresa, and their four chil- spread kidnappings. dren, Dylan, Jesse, Jackie and Christin, Army and national police forces on who helped carve the thorns for Nov. 15 rescued Bishop Jorge Jimenez Christ’s crown. His father, Richard, Carvajal, president of the Latin American helped complete research and carve the bishops’ council, known as CELAM, after 5-foot-4-inch figure of Jesus. he had been held for four days. Parishioner Paula Hoekzema of Bishop Jimenez and a priest were kid- Bright, who is an artist, assisted with napped on Nov. 11 in the bishop’s detail work on the face of Christ. Diocese of Zipaquira while they were As charter members of the newest traveling to a religious service 35 miles parish in the archdiocese, Dan and north of the capital, Bogota. Teresa Badinghaus said they wanted to The Church “reaffirms its will to con- give something special to their church. tinue working in favor of peace, facilitat- A professional cabinetmaker, ing dialogue and the drawing closer of all Badinghaus also designed and carved parties implicated in the conflict,” said a the altar, ambo, presider’s chair, taber- statement signed by Cardinal Pedro nacle table and baptismal font from Rubiano Saenz of Bogota, president of the oak. Dozens of parishioners, including Colombian bishops’ conference. his father, helped with the sanding and The bishops pray that “the country can other finish work last year. soon receive the news of an agreement “It really is a miracle of everyone that puts an end to the kidnapping of so coming together with faith and believ- many Colombians,” said the Nov. 15 state- ing in Christ and believing in a dream,” ment. Father William Marks, pastor, said of It said the incident produced a national the parish-wide volunteer effort that See COLUMBIAN, page 23 transformed a steel pole barn into a beautiful church just in time for Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein to bless and dedicate the worship space during a Sept. 29, 2001, ceremony. “We trusted in God and came together as a community,” Father St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross parishioner Daniel Badinghaus of Lawrenceburg carved this cru- Marks said at the time. “St. Teresa cifix from basswood for the new church at Bright. There are 525 households registered in the See CRUCIFIX, page 2 newest parish in the archdiocese. The church was dedicated on Sept. 29, 2001. 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days helping me put the lines in the face CRUCIFIX and finish out the details.” Badinghaus and his father also carved Submitted photo continued from page 1 the cross for the crucifix. Benedicta parishioners are always willing “The day we put the crucifix up in the to give when asked because of their faith, church, the first lady who saw it started and because they really believe in the idea crying,” Badinghaus said. “That kind of of giving from their hearts and realizing floored me. I had no idea that people what goodness can come from it. They’re would react to it to that degree.” good people.” Looking back on the year he spent The hand-carved crucifix, made from carving the figure of Christ in his wood- a 150-pound block of wood, required working shop and in the basement of his considerably more time to complete, and home, Badinghaus said it was a special was blessed by Father Marks on time for their family even though he Pentecost Sunday in May. worked on the crucifix during most of his “It was a labor of love,” Badinghaus free time on evenings and weekends. said. “I had a lot of people helping me. “Teresa helped a lot with the project,” My dad and my brother helped, and he said, “with all the extra time she had Teresa and our children helped, too. I with the kids, helping them with their gave them little chips of wood to whittle homework, and giving up all the week- on for the thorns. They would come to ends when we normally would do family the shop and play nearby so they could things together. At night, she would bring spend time with me while I was work- the kids out to the shop before bedtime ing.” when I would be working late and we Badinghaus said he listened to would say prayers together.” Christian music while he carved the body The project also gave him more time Before carving the crucifix, Dan Badinghaus and his father, Richard, researched the life of Jesus. The of Christ, and frequently prayed that the with his father. life-size figure of Christ is 5-feet, 4-inches tall. crucifix would turn out all right. “Any time I needed help, I’d call my “It was definitely a prayerful time for dad and he would come and help me,” “a big sigh of relief” after installing it in crucifix for a year, Teresa Badinghaus me,” he said. “I was just trying to get the Badinghaus said. “My brother, Rick, lives the church. said “it was real meaningful to see it in details right. I called Paula Hoekzema, an next door and he would come over a lot to “It means a lot to know that everybody the church and see other people’s reac- artist who does the drawings for our quar- see if I needed any help.” appreciates it,” he said. “I’m glad I was tions to it.” terly parish newsletter, when I got down to When he finished the crucifix last able to do it for the church.” Four-year-old Christin, who calls Jesus the last details and she spent a couple of spring, Badinghaus said he breathed Parishioner Donna Sabo of Bright, who her “buddy” and says he lives in her heart, wrote an article about the crucifix for the misses having the crucifix in her home. While carving the quarterly parish newsletter, said it “sym- “There were a lot of lessons that came face of Christ, Dan bolizes all of the love that we have for out of having the crucifix in our house,” Badinghaus asked Submitted photo God and the parish.” Teresa Badinghaus said. “Christin likes to St. Teresa Benedicta After watching her husband carve the go to church to see her buddy.” † parishioner Paula Hoekzema of Bright, who is an artist, for help with detail work. Badinghaus also designed and carved the altar, ambo, presider’s chair, tabernacle table and baptismal font from oak for the new St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church. Dozens of parish- ioners helped him with sanding and other finish work on the ornate liturgical furniture.

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brief stories related to faith, family by e-mail in care of John Starkey Photo by and friends. [email protected] by Dec. 2. † Dylan, Jesse, Jackie and Christin Badinghaus helped their father carve the crucifix by whittling small chips of wood into thorns for the crown.

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St. Bernadette Soubirous. From that point Four of the five original Franciscan A.Photos bt Brandon Evans Soubirous stands on, the names Bernadette and Lourdes teaching sisters from the school came to in front of St. became synonymous. the event, along with what Bogenshutz Bernadette Parish It is only fitting, then, that when the called “a dedicated group of alumni.” in Indianapolis. parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in Beyond those people, he said that The actual appari- Indianapolis began to overflow with “there’s still a large number of the charter tion happened in Catholics in the early 1950s that the members who are still living.” 1858 in Lourdes, parish formed to meet the needs of the Some of those charter members, like France. The bustling east side of Indianapolis was Stephenie Paquette, came to the reunion. Indianapolis named after St. Bernadette. She was a member of the graduating class parish was created Ground for the new St. Bernadette of 1957 and said that eight of her class- 50 years ago after Parish was broken in 1952, and because mates—out of 23—showed up. Our Lady of of that date the year 2002 is a source of Despite the closing of the school, Lourdes Parish celebration for the small parish. Paquette said that the parish is an exam- was divided into There will be a Mass at 11 a.m. on ple of how it is possible to survive with- two parishes. Nov. 24 at the parish to honor its golden out a school. jubilee—celebrated by Archbishop Daniel “When St. Bernadette lost their school, M. Buechlein. they had to make a decision to come group of people that have made the parish leading the parish and that they take own- During the Mass, the archbishop will together as a community,” Father Farrell welcoming. ership of things. also formally install Father J. Nicholas said. “It’s becoming more and more a “I like the family of St. Bernadette, It has been lay leadership, said Father Dant as the pastor. He will be installed parish where the adults are being enriched which is what I consider it,” she said. She Farrell, that has proven to be strong in the the night before as the pastor of Our Lady and renewed in their faith life.” has been involved with the parish almost past 13 years. of Lourdes Parish. He said that the loss of the school was the entire time that she’s been there. Beyond the many other reasons, Father James Farrell, the immediate a cross that the parish has accepted, and “It’s a very close little community,” Paquette said that she stays in the parish past pastor of St. Bernadette and now the one that has led to better times because Father Dant said. because of her love for God. pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in parishioners trusted Jesus. Father Farrell said that sometimes “I think that when you’re committed to Indianapolis, was also the pastor of Our Some parishioners have left, though, when he would preach there it felt so a parish it’s not because of the pastor and Lady of Lourdes Parish. but Father Farrell said that people should “homey” that he felt as though he could it’s not necessarily because of the peo- He said that the closeness of the not write off the parish as dead or be be speaking to them from a rocking chair. ple,” she said, “It’s because of your rela- parishes—whose histories are inter- afraid to get attached to it. Jane Yohler, a charter member along tionship with Jesus Christ, and that’s one twined—had faded as time went on but is He said that the people there give with her husband, said that the parish is of the reasons that I’ve stayed there, too.” now growing stronger. The two held a joint greatly of their time and talent, and have very friendly. Nevertheless, it has been the pastors going-away party for him when he left. faced the struggles they have had with “It was very enriching to be with those and the people that have made the parish Father Farrell is still involved with the faith, hope and charity. folks,” Father Farrell said. “They really what it is. parish, and he plans to attend the special “The parish is still very vital,” love God and they really want to grow in Father Farrell said that the parishioners Mass. Bogenschutz said. The old school is now their faith.” keep coming back because they are Earlier this year, St. Bernadette Parish being used for a different ministry. Harold Reilly, another charter member inspired by each other’s faith. also had another major celebration that Groups or schools can use the facility for who was heavily involved in sports with Whatever the reason, the parish has a Father Farrell attended—a reunion in retreats. the parish, said that the parish has had core community that is faithful. August that brought together multiple Furthermore, he said that “there’s a lot good leadership. “I don’t even live in the parish bound- generations of parishioners and graduates of interesting things happening” as new Paquette said that the people, as much aries, so you know I want to stay there,” from the former St. Bernadette School, ministries and commissions are formed. as the pastors, have been responsible for Paquette said. † which closed in 1988 to the dismay of Father Dant said that the parish council many. is looking five years into the future and is Thomas Bogenshutz, the pastoral asso- planning on more outreach programs. ciate of the parish who headed up the Paquette said that she has seen a core Roncalli Salutes National Champion Architect Dean Stahley

The sanctuary of St. Bernadette Parish in Indianapolis features a tiled background. Catholics on the eastside of Indianapolis have worshiped in this space for 50 years.

Each year the National Association of Women in Construction Students can register for March conducts a nationwide architectural competition for high school students. Of the thousands of entries received only one is for Life pilgrimage to Washington selected as the best. This past June, on the day of graduation, Roncalli senior Dean Stahley was named Grand Champion! By Jennifer Del Vechio ber of St. Jude Parish and a junior at Dean was also a standout member of the football team and was Southport High School. A pilgrimage for students in the Marian said she is going on the named a Lilly Foundation Scholar. Dean is now attending Archdiocese of Indianapolis to take a march to show that she believes every- Indiana University on a full scholarship at the stand for life and speak out against abor- one deserves the chance to live and that Kelly School of Business. tion will travel to Washington, D.C. for “no one has a right to play God and Congratulations to Dean and his teacher, Mr. Jim Ratliff! the 30th annual March for Life. have the power of life and death over Six buses will leave from the Catholic someone else.” Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indian- The Office of Pro-Life Activities for Academic Excellence. apolis at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20 to travel to the archdiocese has room for 241 students Washington, where more than 200,000 and 34 chaperones. Preparation for Life. people are expected to take part in the Integrating youth into the pro-life march on Jan. 22. The march marks the movement is important because “in the Open House is date of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court near future, these young Christian stu- decisions of Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. dents will be responsible as adult lead- November 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. Bolton that legalized abortion. ers for overturning the culture of death Come see for yourself. “We all have such a trivial role to play in our society,” said Servants of the in the scheme of things, but if you put a Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, Twice recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence bunch of us together, we may amount to who is also the director of pro-life activ- Roncalli High School. 3300 Prague Road. Indianapolis, IN 46227. 317/787-8277 something,” said Marian Duselis, a mem- See MARCH, page 12 Page 4 The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002

Seeking the Face of the Lord Official Weekly Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler TheCriterion 1915 - 1994 Criterion Founding Editor Most Rev. Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B., Publisher William R. Bruns, Associate Publisher Greg A. Otolski, Editor John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus Mirroring God’s Editorial mercy in our lives

ope John Paul II visited his on the cross, when the thief asked Spiritual and religious homeland at the end of the him to remember him when he summer. Maybe you noticed arrived in his kingdom—had it been ou have probably seen, or perhaps communion with his mystical body, the Pin the media reports that the me, I would have replied: ‘I will heard, someone comment that he Church. Through the graces we receive Holy Father focused his homilies not forget you, but you must expi- Yor she “is spiritual but not reli- in baptism and the other sacraments, gious.” It seems to be an excuse for we are connected deeply to Christ and and various talks during the visit on ate your crimes in purgatory.’ seeking spiritual experiences while to all others whom he has redeemed. divine mercy. He took his theme However, Jesus replied, ‘Today you steadfastly avoiding any type of orga- Spirituality is a deeply personal from the recently canonized shall be with me in paradise.’ He nized religion. thing, different for every individual. St. Faustina Kowalska, who made had forgotten that man’s sins. The Americans seem always to be seek- Within Catholicism, however, we are the proclamation of God’s mercy same happened with Mary ing the spiritual. Bookstores are full of offered all kinds of help to develop our the cause of her life. While in Magdalene, and with the prodigal books that tell how to harness our spiri- spirituality. Catholicism has a vast body Poland, the pope dedicated a basil- son. Jesus does not have a memory. tual energy or “find our true selves.” of writings about spirituality, beginning ica in her honor. He forgives the whole world. Experts lead us away from harmful with St. Paul and including SS. Augus- addictions and help us to find inner tine, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, The theme of God’s mercy is not “Jesus does not know mathemat- peace through meditation. New Age Bernard, Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius of new in the Holy Father’s teachings. ics,” the cardinal added. “This is spirituality has undoubtedly become Loyola, Thérèse of Lisieux, and numer- One of his monumental encyclical demonstrated in the parable of the popular as people are searching for spir- ous others. In more modern times, we letters, Dives in Misericordia (Rich good shepherd. He had 100 sheep, itual values in our secular society. have the books by Thomas Merton, in Mercy), is an obvious example. one is lost and without hesitating he But so many of these people Henri Nouwen, Basil Pennington and The encyclical develops the theme went to look for it, leaving the other absolutely reject religion like a plague. the Protestant author Kathleen Norris, of God’s mercy through the Old and 99 in the sheepfold. For Jesus, one is They see spirituality as freedom but among others. New Testaments, with special focus as valuable as 99, or even more so.” religion as confining. They want to The Church offers a variety of spiri- experience the magnificence of a sun- tualities, including Ignatian, Salesian, on the parable of the prodigal son. The loving mercy of God, so dra- rise rather than sit in a dreary church Franciscan, Carmelite and Benedictine. And then he develops the opportu- matically illustrated by Jesus, is listening to a boring preacher. Religious orders offer oblate pro- nities for mercy through the min- boundless. These people don’t realize that spiri- grams—members who are not solemnly istry of the Church. And what does this require of tuality without religion is incomplete. professed but who try to live the I always will remember a few us? The holy prisoner, the cardinal, Obviously, there is nothing wrong with charisms of the orders within their par- words of Pope John Paul II’s while talked about our need to mirror the spirituality, but one can be both spiritual ticular state in life. on my first ad limina visit to Rome mercy of God in our world. We are and religious. It’s “both/and,” not Meditation and contemplative prayer as bishop of Memphis in 1988. to love our enemies. “either/or.” A good Catholic uses the have always been staples of Christian gifts that religion provides to make him prayer. Today “centering prayer” (Every five years, bishops report in He said, “One day one of the or her more spiritual. (a form of contemplation) is being to the pope on the status of their prison guards asked me; ‘Do you Too much of what passes for spiritu- taught in many places. It is no longer respective dioceses.) love us?’ I answered, ‘Yes, I love ality today is narcissistic. It smacks of a confined to monasteries of men and A number of us had concele- you.’ The guard replied, ‘We have self-improvement system. It’s geared women religious, but is regularly being brated early morning Mass with the kept you shut in for so many years toward making one feel better, either practiced by lay people as an important Holy Father at Castel Gandolfo. and you love us? I don’t believe it.’ physically or mentally. That’s fine as far part of their spiritual life. After the pope had removed his “I then reminded him, ‘I have as it goes, but it doesn’t go far enough. Within the Catholic Church, there is vestments, he returned from the sac- spent many years with you. You Religion reaches out to others—or at some form of spirituality to satisfy any- least it should. It teaches love of God one. There are charismatic groups for risty to say a few words in reference have seen it and know it is true.’ and love of neighbor because of our those who find that type of prayer to a scandal involving an American The guard asked me, ‘When you love for God. It’s possible to have spiri- appealing, or Taize prayer groups for bishop. are freed, will you send your faith- tual experiences that have no relation- those who are interested in that. The “I worry for the soul of ful to burn our homes and kill our ship with God, but they are incomplete. rosary is prayed in most parishes for America,” he said. “So much inter- relatives?’ ‘No, although you might St. Thomas Aquinas said that religion the more traditional Catholics. Small est in the prurient—and so little want to kill me, I love you.’ is that part of the virtue of justice in Christian communities, faith-sharing mercy.” “ ‘Why,’ he insisted. which we human beings publicly and groups and Bible study groups are And then he knelt down to pray. “Because Jesus has taught me to privately give God the worship due to common. him. It means observing what Jesus Our churches are available for peo- On Sept. 13 of this year, another love everyone, even my enemies. If called the greatest commandment, “You ple to experience their spirituality teacher of mercy, a holy man, died I don’t do this, I am not worthy to shall love the Lord your God with all before the Blessed Sacrament, either in of cancer in Rome. Cardinal Francis bear the name Christian. Jesus said, your heart, and with all your soul and those parishes where perpetual adora- Xavier Van Thuan had been impris- ‘Love your enemies and pray for with all your strength” (Dt 6:5). tion is practiced or simply before the oned in Communist North Vietnam those who persecute you.’ When we do that, we combine spiri- tabernacle. for 13 years. For nine long years, he “ ‘This is very beautiful, but hard tuality with religion. We become both The point is, the Catholic Church was in solitary confinement. After to understand,’ ” the guard replied. spiritual and religious. Then we should provides the opportunity for everyone to he was finally freed from prison, he Mercy is very beautiful. It is hard carry it a bit further and accept Jesus be both spiritual and religious. One does Christ’s call to unite with others in not have to choose one or the other. became a refugee and most recently to understand—from the perspec- served our Church as the President tive of our human world. Ours is — John F. Fink of the Pontifical Council for Peace the challenge to mirror the mercy of and Justice at the Vatican. God in our respective lives and, In a media interview with Zenit, yes, to go the extra mile and love a Catholic news agency in Rome, in our enemies. March of 2000, the cardinal talked If we are going to do so, we sim- about some of his experiences in ply must be people who pray. In prison. He said that his non- prayer, on bended knee, in humble TheCriterion Catholic fellow prisoners were curi- faith, we bow before God’s awe- ous to know how he could maintain some love and mercy. On bended Published weekly except the last week of December and the first week of January. Mailing his hope. He told them, “I have left knee, we pledge our love in return. Address: 1400 N. Meridian Street, Box 1717, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1717. Periodical Postage Paid at Indianapolis, IN. Copyright © 2002 Criterion Press, Inc. 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Buscando la Cara del Señor Research for the Chruch/James D. Davidson Arzobispo Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. The relationship between spirituality and religiosity Reflejando la Let’s begin by defining “spirituality” and religiosity has been the focus of as a feeling or experience of being con- much recent research and several recent nected with God. It is publications. These include my 1997 an awareness of book The Search for Common Ground, misericordia de Dios God’s presence in Wade Clark Roof’s 1999 book Spiritual one’s life. Next, let’s Marketplace, Dean Hoge’s 2001 book define “religiosity” as Young Adult Catholics, Robert Fuller’s the extent of a per- 2001 book Spiritual but not Religious, en nuestras vidas son’s involvement in and C. Kirk Hadaway and Penny a Church. It has to do Marler’s article “Being Religious or with religious prac- Being Spiritual in America: A Zero-Sum finales del verano el Papa Juan pero usted debe expiar sus pecados en tices such as Mass Proposition?” in the June 2002 issue of Pablo II visitó su tierra natal. el purgatorio’. Sin embargo, Jesús attendance. the Journal of the Scientific Study of Quizá usted vio en los reporta- contestó: ‘Usted estará conmigo en el In the 1950s, most people, including Religion. Ajes de los medios de comuni- paraíso hoy mismo’. Él había perdon- most social researchers, assumed there These studies yield three conclusions. cación que el Santo Padre durante su ado los pecados de aquel hombre. Lo was a strong positive correlation First, there continues to be a positive visita enfocó sus homilías y discursos mismo sucedió con María Magdalena, between spirituality and religiosity. In relationship between spirituality and reli- en la divina misericordia. Él tomó el y con el hijo pródigo. Jesús no tiene other words, believing that God was pre- giosity. Hadaway and Marler report that tema de la recién canonizada Santa una memoria. Él perdona al mundo sent in one’s life would lead one to par- at least three out of four Americans, and Faustina Kawalska para quien la entero. ticipate in a Church, and participating in as many as 88 percent of Catholics, proclamación de la misericordia de “Jesús no conoce de matemáticas”, a Church would strengthen one’s rela- think of themselves as both spiritual and Dios fue su motivo de vida. Mientras añadió el cardenal. “Esto se demuestra tionship with God. religious. My 1995 national survey also estuvo en Polonia el papa dedicó una en la parábola del buen samaritano. Then, the nation experienced a cul- shows that Catholic parishioners are basílica en su honor. Este tenía 100 ovejas, una se le había tural revolution. This revolution began more likely than nonparishioners to El tema de la misericordia de Dios perdido y sin vacilar fue en busca de with the social movements and turmoil report that God has forgiven their sins, no es nuevo en las enseñanzas del ella, dejando a las 99 ovejas restantes. of the 1960s, but was extended into the cared for them in times of need and Santo Padre. Unas de sus monumen- Jesús considera que una es tan impor- 1970s by the political crisis known as answered their prayers. tales cartas encíclicas, Dives in tante como 99, o aún más importante”. Watergate. In the course of this revolu- Second, about one-fifth of Americans Misericordia (Rico en Misericordia), La amorosa misericordia de Dios, tion, the nation grew increasingly skepti- think of themselves as spiritual but not es un obvio ejemplo. La encíclica ilustrada dramáticamente por Jesús, es cal of virtually all social institutions, religious. This finding is consistent with desarrolla el tema de la misericordia ilimitada. including government, the economy, data showing that about 90 percent of de Dios a través del Antiguo y Nuevo ¿Y qué es lo que esto requiere de marriage, education and religion. Americans believe in God, while only Testamento, con un enfoque especial nosotros? El preso santo, el cardenal, People increasingly questioned the two-thirds belong to a religious group. It en la parábola del hijo pródigo. Y habló sobre nuestra necesidad de need for these institutions and the impor- also is consistent with my 1995 data luego él desarrolla las oportunidades reflejar la misericordia de Dios en el tance of complying with the rules and showing that about two-thirds of para la misericordia a través del min- mundo. Debemos amar a nuestros ene- regulations they promoted. As people Catholics report that God has taken care isterio en la Iglesia. migos. distanced themselves from social institu- of them in times of need or has answered Siempre recordaré unas breves pal- Él dijo: “Un día, uno de los tions, they came to rely on their own their prayers, while less than half attend abras del Papa Juan Pablo II, durante guardias de la prisión me preguntó: sense of what is right or wrong. Most Mass on a regular basis. mi primera visita ad limina a Roma en ¿Usted nos ama?, yo respondí: ‘Sí, yo observers agree that this cultural empha- Finally, reflecting the cultural revolu- mi condición de obispo de Memphis los amo’. El guardia replicó: ‘¿Le sis on the rights and responsibilities of tion of the last 30 to 40 years, the per- en 1988. (Cada cinco años los obispos hemos mantenido encerrado por tantos the individual continues to this day. centage of people who think of them- presentan un informe al papa sobre el años y usted nos ama? No lo puedo In the context of this revolution, the selves as both spiritual and religious is estado de sus respectivas diócesis). creer’. close relationship between spirituality declining, while the percent saying they Varios de nosotros habíamos con- “Entonces yo le recordé: ‘He and religiosity was called into question. are spiritual but not religious is increas- celebrado con el Santo Padre en la pasado muchos años con usted. Usted People increasingly felt it was possible ing. Likewise, my national surveys show misa matutina en Castillo Gandolfo. lo ha visto y sabe que es verdad’. El to be spiritual without being religious. that levels of spirituality have slipped Después de que el papa se despojara guardia me preguntó: ‘¿Cuándo usted One could have a personal relationship only slightly among American Catholics, de sus vestimentas, él volvió de la sac- sea liberado, enviará usted a sus fieles with God without participating in a while the frequency of Mass attendance ristía para decir unas breves palabras a quemar nuestras casas y a matar a Church, and one could be active in a has declined more sharply, reaching a en relación con un escándalo que nuestros familiares?’ ‘No, aunque Church without being spiritual. Some new low of only 20 percent among involucraba a un obispo americano. quizá usted quiera matarme, yo le people went so far as to claim that these young adults in 1999. Él dijo, “me preocupo por el alma amo’. two phenomena are negatively related. de América”. “Tanto interés en lo las- ‘¿Por qué?’ insistió él. In this view, the more spiritual one is, (James D. Davidson is a professor of civo – y tan poquita misericordia”. “Porque Jesús me enseñó a amar a the less likely one is to participate in a sociology at Purdue University in West Entonces se arrodilló a orar. todos, aún a mis enemigos. Si yo no religious group, and the more one partic- Lafayette, Ind. His latest book is El 13 de septiembre del año en hago esto, no seré merecedor de llevar ipates in a religious group, the less spiri- American Catholics: Gender, Generation, curso, otro maestro de la misericordia, el nombre de cristiano. Jesús dijo: tual one is likely to be. and Commitment, published by Alta un hombre santo, murió de cáncer en Amad a vuestros enemigos y orad por The relationship between spirituality Mira Books in 2001.) † Roma. El Cardenal Francis Xavier Van aquellos que os persiguen’. Thuan había sido encarcelado en la “‘Esto es muy hermoso, pero es comunista Vietnam del Norte por 13 muy difícil de entender,’” replicó el años. Por nueve largos años él estuvo guardia. en confinamiento solitario. Tras su lib- La misericordia es muy hermosa. eración de la cárcel, se convirtió en Es difícil de entender desde el punto refugiado y últimamente había servido de vista de nuestro mundo humano. Es en nuestra Iglesia como el Presidente nuestro el reto de reflejar la misericor- del Consejo Pontificio Justicia y Paz dia de Dios en nuestras respectivas en el Vaticano. vidas y, sí, dar un paso adicional y Durante una entrevista con Zenit, la amar a nuestros enemigos. agencia de noticias católica en Roma Si lo vamos a hacer, simplemente en marzo del año 2000, el cardenal debemos ser personas que rezamos. habló acerca de algunas experiencias En la oración, de rodillas, con suyas en la cárcel. Dijo que sus com- humilde fe, nos hincamos ante el pañeros de cárcel no católicos tenían asombroso amor y misericordia de ganas de saber cómo podía mantener Dios. De rodillas, pedimos nuestro su esperanza. Les dijo, “he dejado amor de vuelta. De rodillas rogamos todo para seguir a Jesús porque me por la gracia de Dios para pasar el gustan los defectos de Jesús”. amor y la misericordia de Jesús a A continuación dijo que, “durante nuestras vidas. † su agonía en la cruz cuando el ladrón le pidió que le recordase cuando lle- gase a su reino, de haber sido yo, Traducido por: Language Training hubiese respondido: ‘No le olvidaré, Center, Indianapolis

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There will be a Retrouvaille Weekend retreat from 9 a.m. on Dec. 7. Father Didier-Marie will give a talk at Cathedral Trio and Laudis Cantores (the principal choir Jan. 24-26 at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in 1 p.m. on Dec. 7, and will celebrate the weekend of the cathedral) will perform a wide variety of tradi- Indianapolis. The Retrouvaille program is designed to English Masses, present the homily at the Sunday Latin tional and contemporary sacred holiday music. The help married couples that are experiencing difficulties in Mass and hear confessions on Saturday before Mass. event is free and open to all. For more information, call communicating and loving. The Catholic program, open For more information, call the parish at 317-636-4478. the Cathedral Parish office at 317-630-9621. to all faiths, consists of one weekend and six follow-up sessions over approximately three months. Retrouvaille The public is invited to attend an Advent service St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, in seeks to focus on key problems, present techniques of called “Lessons and Carols” at 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the Indianapolis, will have an evening of quiet prayer and communication, and provide ways for couples to place Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church in St. Meinrad. The Taize music at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. For more informa- and keep their individual, marital and spiritual needs in free program will be presented by the Saint Meinrad tion, call the parish at 317-253-2193, option 2. balance. For more information on the program and the School of Theology schola, directed by Michael weekend, call the Indianapolis Retrouvaille Community Mernagh. The program will be about an hour in length St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., at 317-738-1448. and will feature Scripture readings and Advent songs. in Indianapolis, is sponsoring an Information Night Parking will be available in the Guest House parking about Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis, lot. For more information, call 812-357-6501 or 800- at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3. Administrators from the high will offer a series of Masses and talks under the theme 682-0988. school will be on hand to answer any questions you “Mary and Eucharistic Adoration” from Dec. 6-8. might have about the school. For more information, Community of St. John Father Didier-Marie will give Saint Meinrad Benedictine Abbey in St. Meinrad, call the parish office at 317-253-1461 or the school at several talks, hear confessions and celebrate Mass. On St. Benedict’s Abbey in Benet Lake, Wis., St. Mary’s 317-251-1451. Dec. 6, there will be a Latin Mass with Fraternal Monastery in Rock Island, Ill., St. Procopius Bene- Society of St. Peter Father Dennis Duvelius at 5:45 p.m. dictine Abbey near Chicago, Ill., and Gethsemani The Carmelites of Indianapolis invite the public to and Benediction and a talk by Father Didier-Marie at Trappist Abbey in Trappist, Ky., will host “Live-In a Liturgy of Thanksgiving at 9 a.m. on Nov. 24 in 6:30 p.m. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed until Experience” vocational retreats. Participants will be the Monastery of the Resurrection Chapel, 2500 Cold able to work and pray with the monks and hear Spring Road, in Indianapolis. The community will vocational talks. There is no cost, but space is limited. celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first Mass VIPs . . . Dates include Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 20-22 and Jan. 3-5. commemorating the foundation of the Carmel of Other weekend dates are available. Some restrictions Indianapolis. Jesuit Father Benjamin Hawley, presi- Van John and Felicia may apply. For more information, call 800-221-1807. dent of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, will Moody, members of St. Paul preside. Following the liturgy, there will be a recep- Catholic Center in Bloom- A concert of Advent and Christmas music will take tion and an opportunity to view the new elevator. ington, will celebrate their place at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at SS. Peter and Paul Dr. Mary Jo Weaver will sign her new book, Cloister 70th wedding anniversary on Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. The and Community: Life Within a Carmelite Monastery. Nov. 24 with a 10:30 a.m. music will include Advent and Christmas favorites with For more information, call the monastery at 317-926- Mass at their parish. The opportunities for the audience to sing along. The 5425. † couple was married on Nov. 26, 1932, at St. Patrick Church in Grand Haven, Awards . . . Mich. They have three chil- dren: Joan Moody Harris, Marybeth Crossin, a James and Robert Moody. member of St. Luke Parish in The couple has 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grand- Indianapolis, was honored children. with the 2002 President’s Medal at the Brebeuf Jesuit Frank and Joan Feist, Preparatory High School members of St. Lawrence President’s Dinner at The Parish in Indianapolis, will Fountains in Carmel, Ind., in celebrate their 50th wedding the Diocese of Lafayette. anniversary on Nov. 30 Crossin has taught at the with a 1:30 p.m. Mass at Indianapolis Catholic high their parish. The couple was school for 25 years and is a married on Nov. 27, 1952, former member of the board at St. Mary Church in Marty Casanova Penny Hall of trustees, among many other Colorado Springs, Colo. memberships within Brebeuf organizations. † They have three children: A Roncalli High School student and a staff member Susan Arena, Paula Smith in Indianapolis were honored by the Encore Awards, and Tim Feist. The couple which pays tribute to performers and support personnel has nine grandchildren. from community theatres around the Indianapolis area

in categories ranging from acting to technical arrange- Submitted photo Paul and Marilyn Love, ment. Marty Casanova, a senior and member of St. members of St. Jude Parish Mark Parish in Indianapolis, was honored as the Best in Indianapolis, will cele- Male Dancer for his role in On Your Own. Penny Hall, brate their 50th wedding a staff member and member of Nativity of Our Lord anniversary on Nov. 28 at Jesus Christ Parish in Indianapolis, was honored for their parish. The couple was Best Costume Design for Mikado. married on Nov. 27, 1952, at Holy Trinity Church in Benedictine Father Boniface Hardin, founding Indianapolis. They have four president of Martin University, was recently named as children: Pamela Lewis, Indianapolis’ International Citizen of the Year for 2002 Mary Schmalfeldt, Paula by the International Center of Indianapolis. The honor Sidebottom and Cynthia was given to Father Hardin at an awards dinner and Love. The couple has silent auction on Nov. 20 at the Westin Hotel in down- 10 grandchildren. † town Indianapolis. Bible Bowl Youth minister Anna Foltz, far left, from Sacred Heart Parish in Clinton, poses with members of her Bible Bowl team at Faithfest 2002. Mandy Richardt, from left, Rob Wilson, Zac Karanovich and Lindsey Richardt accept the CD player they Submitted photo won for their youth group from Kim Beaver and the Faithfest 2002 steering committee. The event took place Nov. 9 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis and highlighted many activities for adults, families, teens and children.

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Friday After Next (New Line) Rated O (Morally Offensive) because of positive depiction of recreational drug use, constant rough lan- guage, intermittent profanity, some violence, sexual situations with gross references, frequent racial epi- Breaking ground in Greenfield thets, stereotyping and toilet humor. Benedictine Father Severin Messick, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield, gives a blessing at the ground-breaking ceremony for Rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Picture a new parish life center on Nov. 3. Holding shovels are parishioners George Josten, from left, Kirk Boller and Monica Duncan. Association of America (MPAA). † The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Page 7

for service to migrants. abortions. It was approved 250-0, with stewardship and approved a pamphlet-size BISHOPS On other international issues, the bish- one abstention. statement intended for young people on continued from page 1 ops voted overwhelmingly to urge the “Encuentro and Mission: A Renewed the principles of stewardship. United States to “step back from the brink Pastoral Framework for Hispanic The bishops ratified new national deacon who has sexually abused a minor. of war” with Iraq, saying the current cir- Ministry,” which passed on a 254-1 vote, norms for Church fundraising and the sale They also contain provisions for victim cumstances did not justify the use of mili- with one abstention, outlines a new pro- or lease of Church-owned property, as assistance, review boards at the diocesan tary force, and recommitted themselves to gram to strengthen ministry among the well as a lengthy new handbook on dioce- and national levels, and cooperation with fighting poverty here and abroad with the 25 million Hispanic Catholics who now san financial concerns. civil authorities. same urgency devoted to terrorism and make up about 40 percent of the They voted to authorize the bishops’ As Cardinal George led a two-hour dis- other threats. U.S. Catholic population. Committee on Education to update a cussion of the new norms before the The Iraq statement, which prompted an Among its recommendations are 1990 statement in support of Catholic Nov. 3 vote, bishop after bishop stood to hour of debate, said the “grave choices increasing the number of Hispanic clergy elementary and secondary schools. The praise the revisions as a refinement and about war and peace, about pursuing jus- and the Spanish-speaking non-Hispanic committee plans to bring a new statement strengthening of what the bishops had tice and security,” are not only military clergy, doing more to prevent Hispanics on the topic to the bishops at their done at their June meeting in Dallas. The and political choices but also moral ones from leaving the Catholic Church to join November 2004 meeting. final vote on the norms was 246-7. involving matters of life and death. other religions, and improving educa- Also approved were a $53.1 million In their statement on bishops’ account- “A Place at the Table: A Catholic tional resources to train Hispanics for USCCB budget for 2003; a 3.5 percent ability, they apologized for past mistakes Recommitment to Overcome Poverty and Church leadership positions. increase for 2004 in the assessment on in dealing with sexually abusive priests Respect the Dignity of All God’s In the area of liturgy, the bishops dioceses to support the conference’s and spelled out what they will do if a Children,” approved 241-1 with three agreed to start a review process to assess work; 2003 plans for USCCB committees, bishop engages in sexual misconduct. abstentions, is “a call to action to how we the strengths and weaknesses of their offices and support units; goals and objec- “In particular, we acknowledge our serve the least of our brothers and sisters,” 5-year-old Lectionary and approved for tives for 2004-2006; and requests for bud- mistakes in the past when some bishops said Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of U.S. use two liturgical texts—the getary exceptions in 2003. have transferred, from one assignment to Washington. “General Instruction of the Roman The exceptions included more than another, priests who had abused minors,” Also added to the already heavy Missal” and the “Rites of Ordination of a $3 million in spending from the bishops’ they said. “We recognize our role in the agenda was a letter expressing solidarity Bishop, of Priests and of Deacons.” General Reserve Fund for costs associated suffering this has caused. We apologize with the Colombian bishops following the On stewardship, the bishops approved with the national Office for Child and for it.” kidnapping of Bishop Jorge Jimenez an updated preface for the 10th anniver- Youth Protection, National Review Board But clergy sex abuse was far from the Carvajal of Zipaquira, president of the sary edition of their pastoral letter on and two studies mandated by the charter. † only topic before the bishops at their fall Latin American bishops’ council. meeting. Most of the domestic issues before the “Strangers No Longer,” a pastoral let- bishops passed by wide margins with lit- ter on migration approved by the Mexican tle or no debate. bishops on Nov. 14, is one of the first Approved in a 249-2 vote with one statements to be issued jointly by two abstention, “When I Call for Help: A national bishops’ conferences, said Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Auxiliary Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Against Women” is an updated version of Miami, chairman of the bishops’ a 10-year-old pamphlet-sized document, Committee on Migration. with new statistics that reflect the scope Bishop Carlos Talavera Ramirez of of domestic violence against women and Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, a member of the updated information on resources avail- Mexican bishops’ commission for pastoral able to help them. care of migrants, attended the Washington “Violence in any form—physical, sex- meeting, as did Cardinal Lubomyr Husar ual, psychological or verbal—is sinful; of Lviv, Ukraine, who in a brief address often it is a crime as well,” says the new on Nov. 13 asked the bishops to help the statement, echoing the 1992 version. United States regain its role in the world In the abortion statement, intended to as a moral leader. mark the 30th anniversary of the Supreme The migration statement, approved Court’s Roe vs. Wade decision in January, 243-1 by the U.S. bishops, said the two the bishops pledge to continue working to episcopal conferences were “united in the overturn the decision, “no matter how view that migration between our two long it may take, no matter the sacrifices nations is necessary and beneficial.” It required.” calls for parishes to support migrant fami- The brief statement, titled “A Matter of lies, for dioceses to sponsor social and the Heart,” also promises assistance to legal services for immigrants and for the anyone considering abortion and to “the two conferences to train priests and laity broken-hearted” who still grieve past Page 8 The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Clergy sexual abuse dominates bishops’ fall meeting WASHINGTON (CNS)—Clergy sexual In a homily at their annual concele- abuse of minors was the central issue at brated Mass at the Basilica of the National the annual fall meeting of the U.S. Con- Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, ference of Catholic Bishops on Nov. 11-14 Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane, in Washington. Wash., USCCB vice president, referred to The bishops revised their charter to “these difficult days in our beloved protect children and young people, and Church” and urged the bishops to “never approved tightened-up legal norms give in to discouragement ... even when designed to bind all U.S. bishops to imple- we fall.” CNS photo by Owen Sweeney III, Catholic Review mentation of that charter. The revised norms, adopted on Nov. 13 They also adopted a statement apolo- by a vote of 246-7, call for a prompt gizing for their own role in the scandal investigation of any allegation that a priest and setting a new reporting standard for or deacon has abused a minor. If there is bishops who engage in sexual misconduct. sufficient evidence that the allegation is And they opened discussions of a pos- true, the bishop is to notify the Vatican sible plenary council in the future to deal Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith with deeper Church issues behind the and take the necessary steps to remove the scandal. alleged offender from ministry. The bishops also were introduced to the Revision of the norms by a mixed com- 13 members of the National Review Board mission of four U.S. and four Vatican on sexual abuse—established at their June bishops just two weeks before the bish- meeting and chaired by Oklahoma Gov. ops’ meeting had provoked wide specula- Frank Keating—as well as the new execu- tion that the Vatican concern to protect tive director of their national Office for due process rights of accused priests Child and Youth Protection, Kathleen L. would undercut the bishops’ decision last McChesney, who is leaving a top FBI June in Dallas to remove permanently position to take up the new Church post. from ministry any priest who has sexually The National Review Board held its abused even one minor. fifth meeting on Nov. 11, in conjunction Instead, the revisions pointedly Baltimore Cardinal William H. Keeler is fingerprinted by Darlen Coombs of Criminal Justice Infor- with the bishops’ meeting, and issued an affirmed the bishop’s obligation and mation Systems in Baltimore on Nov. 15. A new archdiocesan policy requires fingerprinting and a updated report on its work. authority “at all times ... to ensure that any criminal background check of all employees who come into contact with children. The bishops approved plans to budget priest who has committed even one act of some $3 million over the next three years sexual abuse of a minor ... shall not con- Several bishops at press briefings provinces—geographic groups of dioceses for the work of the national board and tinue in active ministry.” emphasized that administrative or judicial under an archdiocese—to keep one child protection office, research on clergy Chicago’s Cardinal Francis E. George, proceedings the Church undertakes against another accountable for preventing clergy sex abuse and other USCCB child protec- senior prelate on the U.S. side of the offending clerics do not replace or inter- sexual abuse. It said that if any bishop tion activities. mixed commission, led the bishops’ fere with any possible criminal proceed- faces an accusation of abusing a minor or The four-day national gathering of debate over the revised norms. He said ings in civil courts. a financial demand related to any form of more than 250 bishops provided an occa- that when the bishops first adopted them They stressed that the norms still alleged sexual misconduct, he must report sion for groups like Survivors Network of last June in Dallas they focused only on require Church authorities to cooperate to it the metropolitan archbishop or the those Abused by Priests, LinkUp, administrative acts by which a bishop obey civil reporting laws and cooperate senior bishop of the province. Soulforce, Rainbow Sash, FutureChurch could remove a man from ministry if he with civil authorities investigating allega- Publication of the revised norms and and Voice of the Faithful to converge on sexually abused a minor. tions of sexual abuse of a minor by a charter was delayed until after the meeting Washington and voice their views on The Vatican-initiated revisions cleric. in order to meet a demand by bishops of clergy sex abuse and a variety of Church addressed the role of the Church’s courts The revised version of the “Charter for the Eastern Catholic Churches that the issues that are sometimes linked to the in imposing a permanent removal from the Protection of Children and Young final versions incorporate, alongside refer- abuse problem. ministry or even dismissal from the cleri- People” retains its language requiring ences to the canon law code of the Latin Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of cal state, he said. Church authorities to report to public Church, corresponding references to the Belleville, Ill., USCCB president, said in In their revised form, the norms offer authorities whenever they receive “an alle- general law of the Eastern Churches. his opening address that the unity of the the possibility of lifting the statute of lim- gation of sexual abuse of a person who is Ukrainian Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Church has been threatened by “the crimi- itations, on a case-by-case basis, for those [still] a minor,” even if local civil law Philadelphia said the lack of Eastern law nal and sinful sexual abuse of children and sexual abuse crimes by clerics that would does not make Church authorities manda- references made it look like the the mismanagement of those violations by otherwise be too old to prosecute in a tory reporters of child abuse. U.S. Church was breathing with only “one some Church leaders. Church court. Cardinal George expressed The bishops delayed a vote on a state- lung”—a pointed reference to the “We will not step back from our com- the belief that a large majority of existing ment about their own accountability in metaphor of the East and West as the two passion for those who have been harmed cases fall into that category. For many order to incorporate language apologizing lungs of the one Church. or from our determination to put into place years, the Church’s statute of limitations for “our mistakes in the past when some policies that will protect children,” he said. for prosecuting clerical sex crimes against bishops have transferred, from one assign- (Editor’s Note: The revised norms are At a final press conference on Nov. 13, minors was three years after the crime ment to another, priests who had abused posted on the USCCB Web site at he said the Church is “in a much better was committed; recently the Vatican minors.” www.usccb.org/bishops/normsrevised.htm place” today than it was when the scandal extended that to 10 years after the victim The statement pledged ongoing efforts ; the revised charter is at erupted last January. turns 18. by the bishops at the level of U.S. Church www.usccb.org/bishops/charter2.htm.) † Plenary council proposal to take 18 months of study WASHINGTON (CNS)—It will take a council has legislative power. Archbishop Buechlein told the bishops Vigneron; Cardinal Avery Dulles; couple of years of consideration before the The last such council in this country, the that in September members of the USCCB Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of U.S. bishops decide whether to hold a Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, was Administrative Committee “expressed gen- Milwaukee; retired Archbishop John R. national plenary council, proposed as a way convened in 1884. Steps taken during that eral agreement with the intended goals of Quinn of San Francisco; Archbishop Justin of addressing various challenges faced by month-long session included identifying the the [proposal], but there was general ques- F. Rigali of St. Louis; Bishop Armando X. the Church. ideal of a Catholic school in every parish tioning whether or not a plenary council is Ochoa of El Paso, Texas; and Auxiliary In a report to the and mandating a national catechism— the best means to achieve these goals.” Bishop Joseph N. Perry of Chicago. U.S. Conference of which became known as the Baltimore The ad hoc committee proposed that the Under Church rules for a plenary coun- Catholic Bishops Catechism—to teach Catholic children. U.S. bishops “reflect upon the extraordi- cil, all diocesan bishops, coadjutors and during their fall In July, eight bishops issued a letter ask- nary needs of the Church in the society of auxiliaries in the territory of the bishops’ meeting in Wash- ing their fellow prelates to consider hold- our day ... and then deliberate on the possi- conference and bishops who work in the ington on Nov. 13, ing a plenary council to promote holiness, ble extraordinary means that are needed to territory by Vatican or bishops’ conference Indianapolis Arch- priestly celibacy and sound sexual morality address them,” Archbishop Buechlein said. assignment are automatic plenary council bishop Daniel M. in the U.S. Church. Their letter said such a The committee recommended that the members with a deliberative vote. Retired Buechlein outlined a council could help to address the root bishops begin that deliberation during their bishops can be invited and, if they are, process that would causes of the sexual abuse crisis. June 2003 meeting, with about a day of they have a deliberative vote. take at least It was signed by Archbishop Daniel A. discussion. That would be followed by The Code of Canon Law spells out a Archbishop Daniel 18 months before a Cronin of Hartford, Conn.; Archbishop using the bishops’ June 2004 meeting number of other participants who have a M. Buechlein decision is made James P. Keleher of Kansas City, Kan.; exclusively “for reflection and delibera- consultative voice in a plenary council but about whether to Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb of Mobile, tion” on the topic. not a deliberative vote. These include all hold a plenary council. His proposal was Ala.; Archbishop John G. Vlazny of Every few years, the bishops’ June the vicars general and episcopal vicars accepted by the body of bishops. Portland, Ore.; Bishop Raymond L. Burke meeting is a session free from administra- throughout the territory, representatives of The proposal for a plenary council for of La Crosse, Wis.; Bishop Daniel N. tive and other business and devoted to a major superiors of religious orders, rectors the United States “underscores the need for DiNardo of Sioux City, Iowa; Bishop more spiritual theme, or a retreat-style pro- of all Catholic universities and deans of extraordinary means in order to address the Robert C. Morlino of Helena, Mont.; and gram. The June 2004 gathering was tenta- faculties of theology and canon law, and extraordinary needs within society today Auxiliary Bishop Allen H. Vigneron of tively scheduled to be such a session. representatives of seminary rectors. and within the Church,” said Archbishop Detroit. After Archbishop Buechlein’s report, Other priests and lay Catholics can be Buechlein, chairman of the USCCB’s Ad The New York-based National Pastoral Archbishop Cronin, one of the bishops invited to participate with a consultative Hoc Committee for a Plenary Council. Life Center also called for a plenary coun- who sent the letter, said he thought the ad voice, but their number is not to exceed Under Church law, at a plenary council cil in August in an editorial in its maga- hoc committee’s proposal was “an appro- half the total of the other participants com- only bishops would have a deliberative, or zine, Church. priate response that allows us to consider bined. decision-making, vote. But other partici- The bishops’ ad hoc committee was cre- the issue.” In addition, the bishops’ conference can pants would have the right to speak. ated to consider the suggestion and report Besides Archbishop Buechlein, the ad invite others—such as representatives of Subject to approval of the Vatican, the to the USCCB at the November meeting. hoc committee members included Bishop other Churches—as guests. † The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Page 9 Bishops vow continued fight against abortion WASHINGTON (CNS)—In a message with compassion and without condemna- appreciation of the humanity of the Assessing the 30 years since Roe vs. marking the 30th anniversary of Roe vs. tion.” unborn child” because of ultrasound and Wade, the bishops said many believed in Wade, the U.S. bishops unanimously As for the broken-hearted, “we must other medical advances; the rising number what abortion “was said to promise: an pledged to continue working to overturn reach these hearts and give them hope,” of Americans who identify themselves as end to poverty and abuse.” the Supreme Court decision legalizing the statement said. “These are the con- pro-life; actions by state legislatures to “Who would not hope for these abortion, “no matter how long it may verted hearts that will at last bring an end limit abortion; and the “practical assis- things?” they asked. “But legal abortion take, no matter the sacrifices required.” to abortion.” tance and support” provided to thousands promised what it could not give. It The brief statement, titled “A Matter of The high court decision legalizing of pregnant women by pro-life groups, promised women a freedom to participate the Heart” and approved on Nov. 12 dur- abortion was issued on Jan. 22, 1973. parishes, Catholic agencies and pregnancy more fully in society, but it took their ing the bishops’ fall general meeting by a The bishops called abortion “a viola- resource centers. children and broke their hearts.” vote of 250-0 with one abstention, also tion of human rights incomparable in But the greatest sign of hope is in “the Introducing the statement on Nov. 11, promised assistance to anyone consider- magnitude and an atrocity for the whole vibrancy of youth” who have taken up the Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua of ing abortion and to “the broken-hearted” human family.” pro-life cause, the bishops said. Philadelphia, chairman of the bishops’ who still grieve past abortions. But they said those who think “the pro- “Many in the last generation fought for Committee on Pro-Life Activities, said “If you are overwhelmed by the deci- life movement’s efforts have amounted to legal abortion; but more today know that the document “reflects on 30 years of sions you face, if you cannot afford med- nothing because Roe vs. Wade still women deserve better, and so fight for legal abortion and the pain it causes so ical care, if you are homeless or feel help- stands” are missing “the heart of the mat- true freedom for women,” the statement many people.” less, whatever your needs, we will help ter.” said. “Young people know that the future But it also “celebrates the way our cul- you,” the bishops said. “The Church and Among the signs of hope cited in the is in their hands, and their hearts yearn to ture is turning away from abortion and her ministries, inspired by the word and statement were the decreasing number of bring a message of hope and healing to a reaches out to those considering it,” the example of Jesus Christ, will help you abortions each year; the “greater culture in great need of hearing it.” cardinal said. † Bishops urge U.S. to ‘step back from brink of war’

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. However, they said, “based on the facts bishops urged the United States on known to us, we continue to find it diffi- Nov. 13 to “step back from the brink of cult to justify the resort to war against

war,” saying they “find it difficult to jus- Iraq, lacking clear and adequate evidence CNS photo from Reuters tify the resort to war against Iraq.” of an imminent attack of a grave nature.” The bishops said they agree with the The bishops said they are especially Holy See and bishops from the Middle concerned about recent efforts to expand East that resorting to war under current the traditional definition of a just cause circumstances “would not meet the strict for war “to include preventative use of conditions in Catholic teaching for over- military force to overthrow threatening riding the strong presumption against the regimes or to deal with weapons of mass use of military force.” destruction.” The statement was approved after an It noted that the Catechism of the hour-long debate by a vote of 228 to 14, Catholic Church limits the choice to go to with three abstentions. It prefaced its con- war to cases where “the damage inflicted clusions by explaining that the “grave by the aggressor on the nation or commu- choices about war and peace, about pur- nity of nations [is] lasting, grave and cer- suing justice and security,” are not only tain. military and political choices but also “A distinction should be made between moral ones involving matters of life and efforts to change unacceptable behavior of death. a government and efforts to end that gov- “Traditional Christian teaching offers ernment’s existence,” the statement said. ethical principles and moral criteria that Decisions to wage war with Iraq should guide these critical choices,” it should “require compliance with U.S. said. Instead of primarily pursuing a constitutional imperatives, broad consen- course to war in Iraq, the bishops said, “it sus within our nation and some form of is vital that our nation persist in the very international sanction,” the bishops said. Two Iraqi workers walk through the factory town of Nahawan, about 37 miles outside of Baghdad. On frustrating and difficult challenges of Recent actions by the U.S. Congress and Nov. 13, Iraq agreed to the United Nations’ resolution requiring it to disarm and allow unrestricted maintaining broad international support the U.N. Security Council are important access to the country by weapons inspectors. U.S. bishops meeting in Washington were considering for constructive, effective and legitimate toward that end, they said. a statement to reiterate just-war principles in regard to the situation. ways to contain and deter aggressive Iraqi “As the Holy See has indicated, if actions and threats.” recourse to force were deemed necessary, Bush by the president of their confer- a real bind.” At the urging of several bishops, the this should take place within the frame- ence, Bishop Wilton D. Gregory of Retired New Orleans Archbishop statement was careful to note that “there work of the United Nations after consid- Belleville, Ill. Philip M. Hannan said including a phrase are no easy answers” and acknowledge ering the consequences for Iraqi civilians The longest part of their hour-long of support for conscientious objecting that “ultimately, our elected leaders are and regional and global stability,” they debate on the statement on Nov. 13 con- would lead to some people who hadn’t responsible for decisions about national said. cerned an amendment incorporated at the necessarily reached an individual moral security.” However, they “hope that our Also to be considered are the probabil- suggestion of Bishop Gerald R. Barnes of conclusion about serving in a war to use moral concerns and questions will be con- ity of success and proportionality, the San Bernardino, Calif., and Detroit the bishops’ statement as a way to excuse sidered seriously by our leaders and all statement said. Auxiliary Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton. themselves from “a duty which is onerous citizens.” “We recognize that not taking military Both bishops had asked for language to and dangerous.” They said, “We have no illusions about action could have its own negative conse- be added supporting the right of Catholics Boston Cardinal Bernard F. Law, out- the behavior and intentions of the Iraqi quences,” the bishops said. “We are con- in the armed forces to conclude that based going chairman of the Committee on government. The Iraqi leadership must cerned, however, that war against Iraq on Church teaching they cannot morally International Policy, said he felt the word- cease its internal repression, end its could have unpredictable consequences fight in what might be an unjust war in ing suggested by Bishops Gumbleton and threats to its neighbors, stop any support not only for Iraq but for peace and stabil- Iraq. Barnes struck the appropriate balance on for terrorism, abandon its efforts to ity elsewhere in the Middle East. In discussion, Bishop Gumbleton said the subject. develop weapons of mass destruction and “The use of force might provoke the that during the 1991 Gulf War members He noted that the bishops’ conference destroy all such existing weapons.” very kind of attacks that it is intended to of the military who refused on moral has endorsed the rights of conscientious Toward that end, they said, they sup- prevent, could impose terrible new bur- grounds to participate in fighting were objectors numerous times, most recently port “effective enforcement of the mili- dens on an already long-suffering civilian subjected to “very harsh treatment.” in 1993, so a reference in the current tary embargo and maintenance of political population and could lead to wider con- He said one of the Church’s problems statement would not be blazing new terri- sanctions.” They called for more carefully flict and instability in the region.” in teaching the theology of just war is that tory. focused economic sanctions “which do The statement also suggested that “in “we do not support those who feel they In the end, the statement included the not threaten the lives of innocent Iraqi assessing whether ‘collateral damage’ is must, in light of that teaching, dissent idea proposed by Bishops Gumbleton and civilians.” proportionate, the lives of Iraqi men, from fighting.” Barnes. The bishops said they welcome the fact women and children should be valued as Retired Auxiliary Bishop John J. It reads: that the United States has worked to win we would the lives of members of our Glynn of the U.S. Archdiocese for the “We pray for all those most likely to be the U.N. Security Council’s support for own family and citizens of our own coun- Military Services said he didn’t think it affected by this potential conflict, espe- calls to Iraq to disarm or face military try.” was appropriate for the document to delve cially the suffering people of Iraq and the intervention. The agenda for the bishops’ annual into a discussion of conscientious objec- men and women who serve in our armed “We join others in urging Iraq to com- meeting did not originally include any tion to war when “it’s not certain we’re forces. We support those who risk their ply fully with this latest Security Council international policy issues. On the first going to go to war.” lives in the service of our nation. We also resolution,” the statement said. “We fer- day of their conference, however, several Auxiliary Bishop John J. Kaising, also support those who seek to exercise their vently pray that all involved will act to bishops proposed they quickly draft and of the military archdiocese, said he won- right to conscientious objection and selec- ensure that this U.N. action will not sim- approve a new statement about Iraq, tak- dered whether including a provision that tive conscientious objection as we have ply be a prelude to war but a way to avoid ing into consideration the recent actions supported the position of conscientious stated in the past.” it.” by the Security Council and Congress. objectors would send a signal to other Under definitions used in the U.S. mil- They acknowledged that “people of They asked that it update and build Catholics in the military that they are itary, a conscientious objector is someone good will may differ on how to apply upon a Sept. 13 letter on the moral issues wrong for not objecting. who morally opposes all war, while a just-war norms in particular cases, espe- at stake in a decision to go to war, which “I don’t think we can do that to a sol- selective conscientious objector is some- cially when events are moving rapidly the bishops’ Administrative Committee dier, sailor, airman or Marine,” Bishop one who reaches that conclusion about a and the facts are not altogether clear.” had authorized to be sent to President Kaising said. “It puts military chaplains in specific military action. † Page 10 The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Bishops OK joint U.S.-Mexican statement on migration issues WASHINGTON (CNS)—With over- fence with their Mexican neighbors. whelming approval that followed a short Auxiliary Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of discussion during their fall general meeting, Miami, chairman of the bishops’ the U.S. Catholic bishops gave their sup- Committee on Migration, said the state- port on Nov. 13 to the first joint pastoral ment is particularly timely considering that CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec statement of the U.S. and Mexican bishops’ the two countries are scheduled to begin conferences: a document defining a part- bilateral talks early next year on a variety nership in addressing pastoral and social of topics, including those related to migra- concerns of migrants. tion. “Strangers No Longer: Together on the Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces, Journey of Hope” also was approved by the N.M., said he supports the statement but Mexican bishops on Nov. 14 during their objected to one three-letter word—“joy”— annual conference. After minor differences which was used in a description of the in the approved versions are worked out by blending of European and indigenous a joint committee, the document is to be Mexican cultures. issued jointly no later than January 2003. “For the people of Mexico, it was a The U.S. bishops vote on the statement was painful clash,’ he said. 243-1. A plaque in a plaza in Mexico City dedi- “We speak as two episcopal conferences cated to the merging of the cultures better but as one Church,” the statement says, describes the events, he said. “united in the view that migration between It refers to the battle between the Aztec our two nations is necessary and beneficial. ruler Cuahtemoc and Spaniard Hernando U.S. Bishop Thomas G. Wenski and Mexican Bishop Carlos Talavera Ramirez address the media on At the same time, some aspects of the Cortez in 1519 as “neither victory nor Nov. 11 in Washington on a joint pastoral on migration being drawn up by the U.S. and Mexican bish- migrant experience are far from the vision defeat” for either culture, Bishop Ramirez ops’ conferences. “Strangers No Longer” is the first joint statement issued by the U.S. and Mexican of the kingdom of God that Jesus pro- explained. bishops’ conferences. claimed.” When the statement was introduced It notes that many people who seek to before the U.S. bishops two days earlier, to different degrees.” afforded protection. migrate do so because they are suffering. Bishop Carlos Talavera Ramirez of The pastoral describes the different • The human dignity and human rights of “Human rights are abused; families are Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, called the docu- immigration-related challenges of the two undocumented migrants should be kept apart; and racist and xenophobic atti- ment “a convergence of life embracing countries and how they are connected. respected. tudes remain.” both our cultural, social, political and reli- It also explains the Church’s teaching “Strangers No Longer” addresses pas- The document calls for steps such as the gious values and perspectives, in relation to related to migration, beginning with the toral concerns that it says need to be creation of parish networks of support for the migrants’ pastoral care.” story from Genesis of how Abraham and addressed by conversion of heart and mind. migrant families; for dioceses to sponsor The statement was the product of five his wife, Sarah, extended hospitality to Attitudes of cultural superiority, indiffer- social and legal services for immigrants consultations between the U.S. bishops’ strangers who “were actually a manifesta- ence and racism need to be confronted, it and for the two bishops’ organizations to migration committee and the Mexican tion of the Lord.” said. work on ways of training priests and laity Episcopal Commission for Migrants and It notes that the Church has a long tradi- The section on public policy notes that for service to migrants. five meetings between their staffs. The tion of defending the right to migrate and the current relationship between the gov- It also takes both governments to task committees also interviewed 200 migrants that it also teaches that “the root causes of ernments of Mexico and the United States for laws and policies that fail to address the from various countries on the causes and migration—poverty, forms of injustice, reli- “is weakened by inconsistent and divergent root causes of migration and infringe upon effects of migration. gious intolerance, armed conflicts—must policies that are not coordinated and, in the human rights of people who move Approximately 10.5 million Mexicans be addressed so that migrants can remain in many cases, that address only the symp- between countries. live in the United States, about half of them their homeland and support their families.” toms of the migration phenomenon and not Bishop Raymundo J. Pena of here illegally, the pastoral statement says. It One of its references is to Pope Pius its root causes.” Brownsville, Texas, thanked the bishops for notes that about 800,000 legal border cross- XII’s 1952 document Exsul Familia (On It called on the two governments to responding to the request for such a docu- ings occur between the two countries every the Spiritual Care to Migrants), which rec- enact policies “that will create a generous, ment made two years ago by the bishops of year and an unknown but significant num- ognized that governments have a sovereign legal flow of migrants between both dioceses along both sides of the Texas- ber of U.S. citizens live, work and retire in right to control borders but that the right nations.” Mexico border. Mexico. cannot be exaggerated to the point of deny- The statement suggests ways of helping That request is one of just several joint The two nations share a history of being ing access to a country for needy and reduce poverty in Mexico and of speeding efforts by bishops in adjacent border dioce- settled by migrant peoples and expansion decent people from other nations. the process of reuniting families separated ses in recent years. Bishops from Arizona through the efforts of those who came to It lists five principles from Church by the border. and the Mexican state of Sonora will meet colonize and conquer those who were there teachings that guide its view on migration Among policy changes it suggests are a in Nogales, Mexico, on Nov. 21-23 for a before, it says. issues: program to legalize the status of Mexicans “Dioceses Without Borders” conference on “Fleeing injustice and oppression—and • People have the right to find opportuni- in the United States without legal permis- ways the Church on both sides of the bor- seeking liberty and the opportunity to ties in their homeland. sion to be here and a new guest worker der can provide ministry and services col- achieve a full life—many have found work, • People have the right to migrate to sup- program. laboratively. Dioceses in Southern homes, security, liberty and growth for port themselves and their families. Another section chides both govern- California, New Mexico and Texas also themselves and their families,” it says. • Sovereign nations have the right to con- ments for enforcement policies that treat regularly share projects such as joint Las “Our countries share this immigrant experi- trol their borders. migrants as criminals and often result in Posadas Advent programs at the border ence, though with different expressions and • Refugees and asylum-seekers should be abuse. † Bishops launch review of Lectionary, approve liturgy texts WASHINGTON (CNS)—Just five years unproclaimable.” for liturgical use. after approving a new Lectionary, the U.S. Auxiliary Bishop Emil A. Wcela of The English version adopted by the bishops agreed on Nov. 12 to start a review Rockville Centre, N.Y., noted that the New bishops was based on an English text pro- process to assess its strengths and weak- American Bible is about a year from com- duced by the Vatican earlier this year, but it

nesses. pletion of a new translation of the Old includes more than 60 amendments by the CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec With virtually no debate, they approved Testament. He asked that the review U.S. bishops. English translations for U.S. use of two include studying the Old Testament pas- The Vatican’s 2002 version in turn was a liturgical texts: the “General Instruction of sages in the Lectionary in light of the new revision of a second version in English pro- the Roman Missal” and the Rites of translation. duced in 2000 by the International Ordination of a Bishop, of Priests and of Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore Commission on English in the Liturgy after Deacons. and Archbishop Justin F. Rigali of St. Louis the Vatican in 1997 rejected a 1994 ICEL Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb of also supported taking the new Old Testa- translation as unsuitable. Mobile, Ala., chairman of the bishops’ ment translation into account as part of the When the original ICEL version of the Committee on Liturgy, presented the review. ordination rites was produced, Vatican con- Lectionary review proposal and liturgy Archbishop Lipscomb said that by cerns about the use of inclusive language texts to the bishops. deciding now to begin a review the bishops and freer translations in liturgical texts The Lectionary is the book of Scripture would not be committing themselves to fin- were just coming to the fore. In 2001, the readings used at Mass. Archbishop ishing it before that translation is available. Vatican completed a long study of the ques- Lipscomb reminded the bishops that in He said it could take two to three years, tion and issued a new instruction on trans- 1997, when they approved a new although he hoped it would not be that lating liturgical texts, setting strict stan- Altar servers lead a procession of U.S. bishops Lectionary for Sundays and major feasts, long. dards for more literal, exact translations. following Mass at the Basilica of the National they included a provision calling for a The bishops approved the launching of The bishops also approved the new Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Nov. 11 review in five years. the review project by voice vote. “General Instruction of the Roman Missal,” in Washington. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Youngstown, They approved the new translation of incorporating already-approved U.S. adap- Ohio, objected that a review would be pre- the ordination rites by a vote of 220-15. tations, on a vote of 239-6 with one absten- When the new instruction was issued in mature since the weekday volume of the Vatican confirmation, called recognitio, is tion. As with the ordination rites, the bish- Latin in 2000, it was the first revision of Lectionary has been in use for only a year. required before the new text can be offi- ops’ decision must receive the recognitio of the general instruction in 25 years. Scores Several bishops rose to urge a go-ahead cially issued for liturgical use in the United the Holy See before it is final. of minor changes were introduced when the on reviewing at least the Sunday States. The instruction, which is published at new instruction was published with the new Lectionary. Based on a 1989 Latin revision of the the front of all official missals, sets the Latin edition of the Roman Missal in Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, rites, the English text had traveled a tortu- rules for how Catholic worship is to be March 2002. Pa., noted that the Federation of Diocesan ous path, intertwined with changing Vatican conducted, from the order of the service to The English text the bishops voted on Liturgical Commissions strongly supported views on what rules should be followed in the role of the various ministers, from ges- was a revision of a 2001 ICEL translation, a review. The current Lectionary, he said, translating Latin liturgical texts into mod- tures and posture to the worship space and which incorporated the Vatican’s 2002 revi- “is flawed and often unbalanced and ern languages and on translating Scripture its furnishings. sions in the Latin. † The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Page 11 Christmas Shopping Section

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Archbishop received 133 votes. Daniel M. Buechlein of Indianapolis was Also elected from a field of eight were elected chairman of the bishops’ new four new board members for Catholic Committee on Catechesis on Nov. 12. Relief Services. They are Bishop He received 160 votes to New Orleans Nicholas A. DiMarzio of Camden, N.J.; Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes’ 106. Bishop Curtis J. Guillory of Beaumont, He was the only committee chairman Texas; Bishop George V. Murry of elected during the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; and Coadjutor bishops’ Nov. 11-14 Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado meeting in Springs, Colo. Washington, The bishops generally choose the next although more than chairmen of committees a year before the a dozen bishops positions take effect. Last year, however, took over commit- marked the first elections after the bishops tee leadership dur- did away with a system of having twin ing the meeting conferences in favor of the single U.S. after serving as Conference of Catholic Bishops. chairmen-elect. That required reconstituting their com- Archbishop Daniel M. Six committees mittees and electing new chairmen for all Buechlein received new chair- of them. Some were chosen for one-year men-elect in the terms for the transition year; others were Nov. 12 elections. named as chairmen-elect to take up two- For the Committee on the Church in year positions as chairmen at the end of Latin America, Chicago Auxiliary Bishop this year’s meeting. John R. Manz defeated Bishop William F. The bishops chosen as chairmen-elect Murphy of Rockville Centre, N.Y., by a on Nov. 12 will assume the top posts in vote of 173-93. November 2003. The chairman-elect of the Committee In elections in November 2001, 13 on Communications will be Coadjutor bishops were chosen as chairmen-elect and Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., will take charge of these committees at the elected over Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr of conclusion of this year’s USCCB meeting. Duluth, Minn., by a 158-106 vote. Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George Archbishop Jerome G. Hanus of will become chairman of the liturgy com- Dubuque, Iowa, will be chairman-elect of mittee; Bishop John H. Ricard of the Committee on Consecrated Life after Pensacola-Tallahasee, Fla., will become defeating Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of chairman of international policy; Auxiliary Peoria, Ill., 138-127. Bishop Gordon D. Bennett of Baltimore For the Committee on Doctrine, will chair African-American Catholics; and Archbishop William J. Levada of San Bishop Thomas G. Doran of Rockford, Ill., Francisco was chosen as chairman-elect will head canonical affairs. over Bishop Raymond L. Burke of Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, LaCrosse, Wis., by a vote of 144-120. Calif., will assume the chairmanship of the The chairman-elect of the Committee ecumenical and interreligious affairs com- on Home Missions will be Bishop J. Peter mittee; Bishop Bernard J. Harrington of Sartain of Little Rock, Ark., who defeated Winona, Minn., will chair education; Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., Bishop Edward J. Slattery of Tulsa, Okla., 154-108. will chair evangelization; and Bishop Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of James A. Tamayo of Laredo, Texas, will Milwaukee was elected chairman-elect of become chairman of Hispanic affairs. the Committee on Priestly Life and Bishop Dale J. Melczek of Gary, Ind., Ministry over Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will chair the laity committee; Bishop J. of Wichita, Kan., 153-113. Kevin Boland of Savannah, Ga., will Two bishops were chosen from a field become chairman of marriage and family; of three to serve on the board of directors Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New Ulm, of Catholic Legal Immigration Services Minn., will chair priestly formation; Inc., known as CLINIC. Bishop Robert J. Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo of Honolulu Baker of Charleston, S.C., and Auxiliary will become chairman of science and Bishop Jaime Soto of Orange, Calif., human values; and Byzantine Bishop Basil were elected with 180 and 187 votes, Schott of Parma, Ohio, will chair the respectively. Auxiliary Bishop Dennis P. Committee on the Relationship between O’Neil of San Bernardino, Calif., Eastern and Latin Catholic Churches. †

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By Dolores R. Leckey whose volunteers make the food and dis- tribute it. Five babies were baptized into the I can’t pass that park without thinking Catholic faith during a recent Mass. Their of the Gospel Beatitudes. There’s a

parents, godparents and grandparents— beauty present at 6 p.m. (Angelus time) in CNS photo by Martin Lueders indeed the whole congregation—revisited both those who give and those who the substance of what it means to be receive, a beauty that rivals all the pro- Catholic. posed flowering shrubs. My hope is that These children reminded us all that we both kinds of beauty will prevail. are bound together in a communion so The talk recently has been all about profound that the only suitable metaphor war. Just when I was despairing of any is the human body. We are, St. Paul hint of the Prince of Peace in our midst, teaches, the body of Christ. Bishop Wilton Gregory of Belleville, Ill., After the Mass and the baptism, we president of the U.S. Conference of spilled out onto Washington’s streets, Catholic Bishops, delivered a letter to the each going his or her own way. Well, not U.S. national security adviser stating that exactly. Each of us was returning to a the conditions for a just war against Iraq complex life of responsibilities, perhaps a did not seem to be present at the time. little more aware that we do so as bearers Other religious leaders made similar of Christ’s light, as salt and leaven, as the interventions. Christ seemed to be stirring Church’s sacramental presence in the in the nation, asking us to think and pray world. before acting. I live a block and a half from a small A poem written by Jessica Powers, park with a few trees and a few benches. titled “The Little Nation,” came to mind. Direct encounters with the poor and small acts of kindness reveal something of the sacred in the There’s talk in the neighborhood of vol- Written in 1940 as the world was at the ordinary-sacramental presence of Catholic Christians in the world who serve as baptized bearers of unteers coming together to landscape this edge of an all-engulfing conflict, she peace and hope. bit of green in the midst of high-rise con- wrote these lines, published in The dominiums. Flowers and fountains surely Washington Post: “Who doubts that love has an effective for the prayer and added, “Be careful not would be appealing. “Having no gift of strategy or arms, weapon to hurt yourself leaving.” But there’s something else about the “no secret weapon and no walled “may meet with a surprise.” In a second, Christ’s presence became tiny park, located across the street from defense, Both Bishop Gregory’s letter and clear—in the nurses’ attentiveness, in an a church, that is special. Every evening “I shall become a citizen of love. Jessica Powers’ poem shed light during ancient prayer, in the reaching out and at 6 p.m., no matter what the weather, a “Renouncing self and crying out to evil these days of confusion and darkness. concern of a suffering old woman. group of homeless men and women “to end its wars, I seek a land that lies From time to time, I visit a friend’s Direct encounters with the poor (like receive a simple meal of soup and sand- “all unprotected like a sleeping child; mother in a nursing home. Each visit feeding homeless people in the park) and wiches there. This act of mercy is made “nor is my journey reckless and leaves me more aware of our ultimate interventions regarding public policy (like possible by a coalition of Churches unwise. frailty and our dependence on the kind- Bishop Gregory’s letter about a just war) ness of others. I watch the nurses and and small acts of kindness (as in the nurs- their assistants approach their work with a ing home) reveal something of the sacred Christ calls us to share his mission determination to preserve human dignity in the ordinary-sacramental presence. in the face of steady deterioration. They I look around my church on Sunday By David Gibson To serve as a sacramental sign of help their charges savor, in small, almost mornings and see men and women who Christ must be a high calling. Pope John imperceptible ways, this different way of visit the imprisoned or work for afford- Baptism is a birth—a start, a begin- Paul II once said that, “Since baptism is life. able housing, who create beautiful paint- ning. a true entry into the holiness of God I’m not so adept as they are. ings and glorious music, who tutor the “Our new life in Christ comes to birth through incorporation into Christ and During my most recent visit, I felt illiterate or engage in political action, and in baptism,” explained Bishop William the indwelling of his Spirit, it would be utterly helpless to provide any relief for I see in them the variety of gifts that Skylstad of Spokane, Wash. a contradiction to settle for a life of my fragile 92-year-old friend, now con- make the body of Christ so vibrant. You might say that after baptism, mediocrity” in the realm of spiritual fined to her bed. She’s frightened and These men and women, leaving incorporated as we then are into Christ’s growth. imagines danger all around her. Where through the church doors on Sunday, go body, we ourselves become signs of Passionist Father Donald Senior, a conversation used to be an important part out into their many worlds—their rela- Christ’s presence to others. We are like Scripture scholar, recently said that, of our visits, it is now almost impossible. tionships, jobs and volunteer activities— sacraments. “Through baptism, all Christians are As I prepared to leave, frustrated at my as baptized bearers of peace and hope. But what does the word “presence” called to share in the mission of Jesus— inadequacies, I touched her hand and In small and big ways, they are the imply? The Christ of the Gospels was healing, teaching and reconciling, and prayed aloud the Hail Mary. Truthfully, I Church in the world. dynamic, involved, active, committed. As giving life and freedom to the children of had no other words. signs of Christ’s presence, aren’t we God.” Immediately, her agitation quieted and (Dolores Leckey is a senior fellow at somehow signs of his activity and reflec- a healing silence came into the room. Woodstock Theological Center at George- tions of what he does in the world? (David Gibson edits Faith Alive!) † Then, in a strong voice, she thanked me town University in Washington, D.C.) † Discussion Point We receive Christ to share Christ This Week’s Question and he is the person people call when they need some- thing done. He works at a car dealership, where he Describe how someone you know is a sacramental sign of Christ’s presence. What does this person do? takes the time to make sure that each person is treated kindly, respectfully and fairly. He is a bridge in the “They participate in Sunday liturgy and weekday litur- Christian community, discussing and defending the gies if possible. They know that Eucharist only begins Catholic faith with love, pride and without rancor at liturgy, however; we receive Christ so that we may take Christ to others. We do this by respect, by listen- toward other faiths.” (Mary Ellen McBee, Fort Worth, ing well and by being examples to others in our words Texas) and deeds. People I know who are sacramental signs Lend Us Your Voice of Christ’s presence do all of these things.” (Sister Mary Kathryn Gunther, O.P., Reedsburg, Wis.) An upcoming edition asks: What does it mean for “A friend of mine, Mary Helen, has been taking care someone like you to make sacrifices in your actual life of a mutual friend who is paralyzed from the neck context? Catholic Sun down. Mary Helen, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer but just keeps going, is an inspiration to To respond for possible publication, write to Faith all of us.” (Lee Evoy, Medina, Wash.) Alive! at 3211 Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. “My husband, Jeff, is very active in Church ministries, 20017-1100. † CNS photo by Paul Finch, Page 16 The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Stories, Good News, Fire/ Fr. Joe Folzenlogen, S.J. Important events: Irenaeus becomes bishop I am grateful Sixth in a series first bishop, Pothinus. good while matter (our bodies, creation, One of the heresies in Gaul at the time etc.) is inherently evil. Followers were for … The sixth of my 50 most important was Montanism, whose adherents claimed taught that they could enjoy mystical expe- events in Catholic history happened in 178, to be oracles of the Holy Spirit and sole riences and obtain real gnosis of the divine. As we approach the celebration of when Irenaeus became possessors of charismatic qualities. Pope The groups were shrouded in secrecy and Thanksgiving this year, I found myself bishop of Lyons, Gaul Eleutherius planned to crack down on the believed that only the spiritually gifted looking back over the (modern France). Montanists. In 177, Irenaeus was selected could receive secret teachings. last few months and Just as Justin was to take a letter to the pope urging leniency Irenaeus explored the inner doctrines of listing a few of the the first Christian with the Montanists. the various sects and contrasted them with things I am grateful philosopher, Irenaeus is Thus it was that Irenaeus was in Rome the teachings of the Apostles and of for. Here they are: considered the first when persecution against the Christians Scripture. He wrote in Greek, but his works • The four young great theologian in broke out in Gaul. Bishop Pothinus and were translated into Latin, Armenian and people and their youth Christian history. Those others were martyred. When Irenaeus Syriac. These translations were circulated minister from Sacred before him, including returned to Lyons in 178, he was chosen widely and seem to have dealt a deathblow Heart Parish in his mentor, Polycarp, are considered to have bishop and served in that capacity for more to Gnosticism, both by revealing the Clinton, who came to been apologists—those who wrote in than 20 years. “secrets” of the sects and by explaining the Indianapolis to be part defense of orthodox Christianity. Irenaeus Although he is called “the father of the- teachings of the Catholic Church. of an on-stage exhibition of the Bible Bowl went deeper than that. He considered the ology,” Irenaeus did write apologetics. His Irenaeus, like Polycarp before him, also competition and demonstrated that learning nature of God and the interrelationship most famous work, the five-volume became involved in the dispute over when the Word of God can be energizing and among the three persons of the Trinity. Adversus omnes Haereses (Against All Easter should be celebrated. He served as a fun. He was born in Smyrna about the year Heresies), was both a defense of orthodoxy mediator between the pope and a group of • The people from some 20 parishes all 125 and grew up learning about and an attack against Gnosticism, the prin- Christians in Asia Minor called the around the archdiocese who traveled to Christianity from St. Polycarp, who had cipal heresy of his day. Quartodecimans. Pope Victor III excom- Brownsburg early on a Saturday morning been a disciple of St. John the Evangelist. Several groups (Valentinians, Mani- municated the group because they refused to spend the day learning how to reach out It was probably Polycarp who sent cheans, Mandeans) taught Gnosticism to celebrate Easter when the Western to inactive Catholics. Irenaeus, after he became a priest, to (from the Greek word for knowledge). Church did. Irenaeus managed to restore • The parishes in the archdiocese who Lyons, the largest and most prosperous city Although there were differences, they all good relations between the two sides. are doing Disciples in Mission and have in Gaul. The Church there, though, was rel- believed that spirit and matter were St. Irenaeus died sometime between 200 deepened their relationship with Christ by atively new and Irenaeus served under its opposed to each other, spirit being morally and 203. † sharing faith around the Lenten Sunday Scriptures, and are finding ways to turn Cornucopia/ their interest and enthusiasm into action. Cynthia Dewes • The parishes in the archdiocese that are not doing Disciples in Mission, but Besides giving thanks for a good roux have found other means to further the evangelizing mission in their faith commu- Putting on a Thanksgiving dinner is a grease, I thought I had to add as much flour The guest list grew until we had 20-plus nities. heck of a time to learn to cook, as I found as there was fat in order to make the desired people and began to shift the hosting job • The Carmelite sisters in Indianapolis out in the second roux. I loved the word “roux,” it was so pro- from family to family. The host family and the people who worship with them, month of my marriage. fessional. Not so the gravy which resulted. would prepare the turkey, dressing, gravy who celebrate deeply prayerful liturgies It was the first Thanks- It was basically flour paste colored a rich and probably mashed potatoes, and the oth- and display a deep sense of social justice. giving for which I pre- brown with Kitchen Bouquet and totally ers would bring everything else. • My aunt Dorothy, who celebrated her pared a turkey with all unpalatable. The surprise on the faces of the Over the years, adult children began to 95th birthday, and for the many wonderful the fixings. diners when they tasted it was only sur- bring their girlfriends and boyfriends, later members of my sprawling extended family We were hosting passed by my chagrin. No one said a word. their wives or husbands, and still later their I have met through genealogy work. another young couple Over the years, my gravy improved and children. One family added a brother and • My colleagues on the archdiocesan who were equally we continued to mount Thanksgiving din- sister-in-law from another state, and some- staff, who have a wonderful sense of team- inexperienced in the ners. We were what then was called a times college roommates and colleagues work and a common mission in service of entertainment arts. But “nuclear family,” which meant we had no from work appeared as well. this local Church. everything worked, no one got food poison- relatives in the area. So the big feast con- We always pause before the meal to • Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein and ing and my confidence rose. Turkey, dress- sisted of ourselves and sometimes neigh- thank God for his many blessings, truly a his solid, steady leadership during this dif- ing and mashed potatoes were a snap. bors and friends who also were alone for rich assortment thanks to the number and ficult time in the life of the Church. The next year, we shared a communal the holiday. variety of people in attendance. We also • The revival committee of Holy Angels Thanksgiving with other Army guys and Sometimes we added “orphans” to the shared grief and hope when our sons, and Parish which invited me to give the invoca- their wives who were assigned to my hus- guest list—those single or lonely folks one of the men in our group, died during tion at the opening night of their revival band’s unit. The married couples brought whom we knew had no one to celebrate the time before we met at Thanksgiving. and gave me the opportunity to experience the food, while the bachelors provided the Thanksgiving with. Once in a while, the Like the Pilgrims, we’ve come to realize energetic preaching and an enthusiastic room and the drinks. grandparents would come to visit and make that there’s so much to be grateful for, congregational response. Inflated by my imagined new skills, I the holiday a real treat. including good harvests, enough to eat and • The parishioners of St. Lawrence, offered to make the turkey and dressing and Frequently, we hosted a couple who friendly support. We thank God for all of it, Holy Angels, and SS. Peter and Paul gravy. The other wives looked relieved. lived nearby and their two little girls. Later, “seen and unseen.” And always, thanks for Cathedral parishes, who staffed booths at Turkey dinners were something only our we added another family of mutual friends, a proper roux. Faithfest 2002, and the other individuals experienced moms and grandmas did. and still later a neighboring family whose who contributed to an effective Catholic My hubris had not taken into account the relatives lived in Illinois, and a childless (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul the presence at this ecumenical event. mysteries of making gravy. When presented couple who adored Thanksgiving but had Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a regular • The members of my Jesuit community, with a roasting pan two inches deep with no one close to eat with. columnist for The Criterion.) † who encourage and support me in living the spirituality of our founder, St. Ignatius Faithful Lines/Shirley Vogler Meister Loyola. • The employees of the Diocese of Springfield, Mass. whose participation in Looking at looks, leading toward love their day of reflection on evangelization was energetic and inspiring. One morning, I told my husband, Paul, time when mining was even more danger- … not so fast … this could be a trap.” She Paulist Father John Hurley and his cre- that he looked 20 years younger than his ous than today. During labor strikes, they says, “I asked you if I looked old to you!” ative leadership of the evangelization sec- age. “That’s because I made ends meet as migrant farmers. Their In subsequent frames, he thinks, “If I say retariat of the United States Conference of lead such a clean life,” rugged lives, however, made them look ‘yes’ I’m dead … but if I say ‘no’… I’m a Catholic Bishops. he said. older than their ages. I sometimes wonder liar … If I say ‘compared to what?’… No, • The Paulist National Catholic After a pause, we if my grandmothers thought them hand- I don’t even want to go down that road…” Evangelization Association and all they do both laughed because some. Then, tossing him an angry look, she says, to equip us for sharing the Good News of the day before he’d After I complimented Paul on his “Never mind … you’ve answered my Jesus Christ. once again came home appearance that morning at breakfast, I question!” Relieved, he thinks, “Whew! • The privilege of once again being a looking as if he then asked him the question women should That wasn’t so bad!” The husband in the member of the archdiocesan delegation to worked in a coal mine. never ask their husbands, “So, how do you cartoon was mentally struggling as hard as the National Black Catholic Congress, and Why? Because he’s a think I look?” Without missing a beat, he my grandfathers did physically. experiencing the deep faith and spirituality volunteer at the said, “I’m not complaining.” I could’ve How many couples have similar verbal of this rich and powerful community in our Indiana Transportation Museum (ITM) in taken offense, but I’m not complaining exchanges, always wondering how Church. Noblesville, Ind., where he’s a certified either. Frankly, I’m still laughing at his spouses perceive them? How many end up • My peers in diocesan evangelization railroad engineer, an assistant chief quick and clever comeback. arguing rather than laughing? How many ministry, and the ways we learn from and mechanic and an ITM Board member. Not long after that, a “Crankshaft” car- times have even I taken my husband’s support each other. His work is heavy, dirty and tiring, but toon, created by Tom Batiuk and Chuck remarks the wrong way? • All the faith communities of the arch- it’s rewarding to the men and women dedi- Ayers, reminded me of that spousal con- What brings us through such moments? diocese, and all the different ways they cated to preserving, showcasing and oper- versation. I now share the cartoon’s dia- Love—the very commandment that Jesus embody the Body of Christ and show his ating railroad equipment from yesteryear. logue (with appreciation to Crankshaft © himself said was the greatest. face to each other and to the communities Although it often means toiling in all sorts Mediagraphics, Inc. Reprinted with per- Next week’s “Faithful Lines” will con- they serve. of Indiana weather, volunteers are hardy mission of Uuniversal Press Syndicate. All tinue this theme. For all these, and for many others, I and healthy. rights reserved.) give thanks. Both of my grandfathers did hardy The first cartoon frame shows a wife (Shirley Vogler Meister, a member of work, too, but it wasn’t healthy. They and husband in bed, with her asking, “Do I Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis, is (Jesuit Father Joe Folzenlogen is evange- toiled in southern Illinois coal mines at a look old to you?” The husband thinks, “Uh a regular columnist for The Criterion.) † lization coordinator for the archdiocese.) † The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Page 17

Feast of Christ the King/Msgr. Owen F. Campion The Sunday Readings Daily Readings Monday, Nov. 25 Luke 21:20-28 Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002 Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5 Psalm 24:1-6 Friday, Nov. 29 • Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 that at the end of time the good will be • 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 separate from the bad, the sheep from the Luke 21:1-4 Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2 • Matthew 25:31-46 goats. The separation will happen at the Psalm 84:3-6, 8 command of the king. The king’s com- Tuesday, Nov. 26 Luke 21:29-33 mand will be on the basis of a person’s Revelation 14:14-19 This weekend concludes the Church’s care for the needy and the forgotten. Psalm 96:10-13 Saturday, Nov. 30 year of worship and instruction. Next Secondly, the reading reminds us again weekend, the Church of our shortsightedness. We all love Jesus. Luke 21:5-11 Andrew, Apostle will begin a new year. But when did we see Jesus in need? Of Romans 10:9-18 For this weekend, with course, as the Lord states in this reading, Wednesday, Nov. 27 Psalm 19:2-5 great joy and festivity, we see Jesus in need when we see the Revelation 15:1-4 Matthew 4:18-22 the Church celebrates needy people with whom the Incarnation Psalm 98:1-3, 7-9 the Feast of Christ the has connected the Lord. Luke 21:12-19 Sunday, Dec. 1 King. After everything is said, human salva- Reflection First Sunday of Advent tion is in the Lord Pope Pius XI established the Feast of Thursday, Nov. 28 Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2b-7 Jesus. Christ the King 80 years ago when mon- Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 As Son of God, archs still governed much of Western 19:1-3, 9a 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 eternal and supreme, and as Redeemer, Europe. Among these monarchs was Psalm 100:2-5 Mark 13:33-37 Jesus is the king of all creation. Most Queen Wilhelmina of The Netherlands, especially, Jesus is the king of all who who was to become a great Dutch heroine love God. of World War II. During the dreadful With the Lord, as king, very much in years of the war, the queen thought only Question Corner/Fr. John Dietzen mind, Pope Pius XI established this feast. of her people, their dignity and their The world was slipping into a whirlpool rights. of greed and divisiveness. Human figures, Wilhelmina became queen when she Catholic may witness a such as Adolf Hitler in Germany, Benito was only a small girl, upon the death of Mussolini in Italy and others, were being her father, King William III. Under Dutch exalted virtually to divine status. law, his widow, Wilhelmina’s mother, baptism in another faith In celebrating this feast at that time, Queen Emma, assumed the position of the Church proclaimed that there is no Regent. How might a Catholic respond when she sipped a tiny bit from the cup. It was at other king but Jesus. At the time, many people wondered if Qasked to be a godparent for children first more of a childish lark, since she The first reading is from the Book of the new Regent, herself a young woman, of a Catholic who didn’t like the wine that well. She kept Ezekiel. having been reared in the sheltered life of has left the practice of adding a bit more each day, however, until It is an especially beautiful passage, a German princess, would be able to the faith? In this case, it became a habit and she became, at least proceeding from the ancient livelihood function amid Holland’s highly developed the former Catholic to some degree, addicted. One day, she and among God’s people of sheep herding. and politically vigorous society. has joined another a maid, who often accompanied her to the The images of sheep and shepherd appear Historians now regard Queen Emma as (Presbyterian) congre- cellar, fell into a quarrel. The servant, in elsewhere in the Scriptures. In the New one of the most competent Dutch leaders. gation. I know this anger, called her a drunkard. Monica was Testament, Jesus is depicted as the Good Queen Emma resolved that her daugh- question will arise in devastated, recognized and condemned the Shepherd. ter, the new queen, should have as normal our family soon. (New fault in herself, and gave up the wine for This weekend’s first reading presents a a childhood as possible. She carefully York) good. (Pennsylvania) picture of the ideal shepherd, who thinks kept Wilhelmina out of the public eye. of the sheep above all else. When a sheep Once, however, Emma relented. A large It is the Catholic understanding that I am grateful to this priest, and some is absent, the shepherd searches for it. crowd had gathered before the Royal Agodparents should be members of the Aothers, who reminded me of Monica’s Of course, not all the animals of the Palace on a national holiday, demanding Church or community in which the baptism story. It is obviously the reason she is one pasture belong to the shepherd. Some will to see their little queen. is being celebrated. of the patrons of those who abuse alcohol not join the flock. When Queen Emma led her small Godparents do not merely become, at and are trying to recover. Monica died in St. Paul’s First Epistle to the daughter onto the balcony, the crowd least partly, responsible for the child’s the year 387. The story is told by her son, Corinthians furnishes the second reading. roared its delight. The bands played. Christian upbringing as a friend or relative. St. Augustine, in his Confessions (Book 9, As are so many verses in the Pauline Thrilled, Wilhelmina turned to her They normally represent and support the Chapter 8). epistles, this selection from First mother and said, “Mommy, do all these community of faith into which the infant is Corinthians extols the glory of Jesus. people belong to me?” being baptized. My children, in their 30s, attend Jesus is the Savior. He brings God to “No, dear,” the Regent replied. “You However, it is also Catholic belief that QSunday Mass “when they feel like it.” us and takes us to God. This wonderful belong to them.” every baptism, regardless of the Church or The obligation isn’t what it used to be, they passage occurs first of all in the person of Pius XI established this feast in the denomination in which it takes place, tell us, and it’s not necessary to go all the Jesus, which theologians call the thought that Christ, the king, the perfect incorporates a person into Christ and cre- time. Sunday Mass is still a holy day of Incarnation. He is God. He is a human. ruler, gave even life itself, for the people. ates the bond of unity that exists among all obligation, isn’t it? (North Carolina) Furthermore, Jesus assumes all humanity He is the perfect, perfectly good and who are reborn through this sacrament. in reconciling with God on behalf of perfectly loving Redeemer. He is the Son Because of the baptism, which we share Yes, it is. I am sometimes tempted to humankind itself. of God. He is the king of all creation. He in common with other Christians, a Abelieve that one of the biggest mistakes For the third reading, the Church gives is God’s gift to us. He belongs to us. With Catholic may serve as Christian witness to of the Church was to make Mass on us St. Matthew’s Gospel. Jesus as our guide, our strength and our the baptism of a person in another Sunday a formal law. For too many As an echo of Ezekiel, Jesus declares king, there is nothing to fear. † Christian denomination along with a god- Catholics, this obligation is somewhat in parent of that denomination. the same category of Church rules as fast- In this case, responsibility for the ing during Lent or even attending Mass on My Journey to God Christian upbringing of the child falls on other holy days. the godparent who is a member of the To see a Church rule as the primary Christian community in which the infant is motive for “going to” Mass radically baptized. misses the point. In early centuries, long Carrying the Cross: The fact that the parents of the child before there was such a law, participation were formerly Catholic does not change the in Sunday Eucharist was considered auto- rule. Likewise, a baptized person who is a matic. Remember God Is Love member of another Christian denomination If people were routinely absent, it could (usually a relative or close family friend) only be because they had decided not to be Picture an imaginary circle around us. and follow him. may serve as witness at a Catholic baptism Christian or they were deficient in their Nothing penetrates without God’s per- Maybe our crosses are brought by along with a Catholic godparent. knowledge of the faith and needed further mission. people or circumstances, or maybe by The practice of having one Catholic instruction. We learn and grow from our crosses. age and illness. godparent with a Christian witness from Sunday Eucharist was, in other words, He strengthens us and draws us closer to But God the Father and Jesus are another denomination is common today in the life breath of the community. To partici- him. We don’t get a cross that is bigger always with us. They help us with our the United States and other countries. pate in Mass because “I have to” may be than we can handle. crosses, so get that cross squarely on These provisions are found in the understandable at certain stages of growing Jesus suffered so on the cross, and your shoulder. Vatican’s Directory for the Application of up. A Catholic adult aged 30 or 50 should before the cross, with his crown of Remember God knows more. You will the Principles and Norms on Ecumenism have moved beyond that. thorns, scourging and dragging of the probably bypass purgatory and go (March 1993; # 92-98), and in Canon 874. To answer your question, present cross. straight to heaven. Church law still reflects that long tradition. If he could suffer like that for us, the In your recent comments about “Sunday is the day on which the paschal least we can do is take up our daily cross By Phyllis Haxton QSt. Monica as a patroness of alcoholics, mystery is celebrated in light of the apos- I’m surprised you did not mention the inci- tolic tradition and is to be observed as the (Phyllis Haxton is a former member of St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus. She now dent, described by St. Augustine, about her foremost holy day of obligation in the uni- resides at a health care center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In 1999, she suffered several own incipient alcoholism. versal Church” (Canon 1246). Therefore, strokes that caused paralysis of her right side and speech difficulties. She has learned As a young girl, her parents routinely “on Sundays and other holy days of obliga- to print with her left hand.) sent her to draw wine from the wine barrel. tion the faithful are bound to participate in Before pouring the wine into the flagon, Mass” (No. 1247). † Page 18 The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002

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[email protected] (e-mail). Center, 5301 W. 16th St., Schaedel, presenter. Information: Indianapolis. Euchre party, $3 317-888-0873. November 21-24 Godfrey Mullen and continuing per person, doors open 1 p.m., Cathedral High School, O’Malia education staff, presenters, $225. play begins 1:45 p.m. St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Performing Arts Center, 5225 E. Information: www.saintmein- Michigan Road, Indianapolis. 56th St., Indianapolis. The rad.edu Mary’s King’s Village Schoen- Advent Taizé Service, 7:30 p.m. Diviners, Wed.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., statt, Rexville (located on 925 Information: 317-253-2193, option 2. Sun., 3 p.m. Reserved seating, November 23 South, .8 mile east of 421 South, “We had the same thing last year.” $10, general admission, $7. Indiana State Fairgrounds, West 12 miles south of Versailles. Ticket line: 317-543-4942, ext. “Schoenstatt Spirituality,” December 5-7 Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St., © 2002 CNS Graphics 380. 2:30 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indianapolis. St. Thomas Father Elmer Burwinkel. Infor- O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, St. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 5333 E. Washington St., Indian- November 22 Aquinas Parish Auction, mation: 812-689-3551 or e-mail Mary-of-the-Woods. “Christ- Providence Center, St. Mary-of- apolis. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer service, Marian College, St. Francis Hall “Casting Our Nets,” 5:30 p.m., [email protected] or log on mas at The Woods, dinner the- the-Woods. Advent program, 7:30 p.m. Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, $50 per person. Information: to Schoenstatt Web site at atre, 7:30 p.m. Information: 812- 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $35. Informa- Indianapolis. Catholic Charis- 317-253-1461. www.seidata.com/~eburwink 535-4531. tion: 812-535-3131, ext. 161. St. Anthony Church, 379 N. matic Renewal, prayer meeting, December 6 December 8-11 Warman Ave., Indianapolis. 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317- St. Michael Parish, 11400 November 26 SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, St. Matthew Church, 4100 E. Exposition of the Blessed Sacra- 927-6900. Farmers Lane, N.E., Bradford. 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent ment after 5:30 p.m. Mass, hour November 22-24 Annual spaghetti supper and polis. Third annual Interfaith polis. Cathedral High School Mission, 7 p.m. Information: of silent prayer and reflection 317-257-4297. followed by Benediction of the Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Christmas craft bazaar, hand- Thanksgiving Service, 6:30 p.m., Alumni Association, first Friday Blessed Sacrament. 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Charis- First Fridays Community Thanksgiving din- matic retreat, “Compassion: The Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 ner, appetizers and entertain- Essential Gift,” Benedictine Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, of Perpetual Help “I” St., Bedford. Exposition of ment, 11:30 a.m., dinner, Father Noël Mueller, presenter, New Albany. Adoration, con- the Blessed Sacrament after Last Sunday of every month 12:30 p.m., $2 donation, deliver- $135 per person/$255 couple. cluding with confessions at Information: 317-545-7681 or 8:30 a.m. Mass-9 p.m., reconcili- 6 p.m. Benediction at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 24, 2002 through Oct. 26, 2003 ies and carry-out available upon ation, 4-6 p.m. request. Reservations: 317-356- e-mail [email protected] First Saturdays 7291. Holy Name Church, 89 N. 17th Benediction • Rosary Holy Rosary Church, 520 Our Lady of the Greenwood Ave., Beech Grove. Mass, November 29-December 1 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Mary Church, 335 S. 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(317) 636-4478 Marian College, Library Auditor- 1 p.m. ium, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Sun., 9:30 a.m. Latin Mass. Indianapolis. Secular Franciscan St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Traditional Latin Mass at 9:30 a.m. Holy Guardian Angels Church, (Little Flower) Parish, Chapel, Order, People of Peace, movie, December 7 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove. “Entertaining Angels,” 3 p.m., SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. English Mass at Noon Eucharistic adoration after 8 a.m. Apostolate of Fatima holy hour, free. Information: 317-251-3851. 1347 N. Meridian St., Indiana- Mass-5 p.m. Confessions begin at 8:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. polis. Advent and Christmas 2 p.m. December 2 concert presented by The Christ the King Church, 1827 Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. Cathedral Trio and Laudis St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Kessler Blvd. E. Dr., Indiana- Warman Ave., Indianapolis. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Reflec- Cantores, 7:30 p.m., free admis- polis. 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Mass, Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Poor 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun., Indianapolis, Indiana 4478. praise and worship, 8 a.m., then Man of God: Exploring 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. SACRED gathering in the Franciscan Spirituality,” Dorothy Our Lady of Lourdes Church, school. Christmas Bazaar Second Mondays YOUR MAN TOURS SPECIAL FOR ROMAN CATHOLICS Church at Mount St. Francis. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 Join Fr. Michael Decewicz as Your Clergy/Host On a 2-Week Holland America Holy hour for vocations to 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. priesthood and religious life, Line Alaska Cruise & Pacific Northwest Vacation Departing August 3, 2003 7p.m. Boutique Table Passengers will fly to Salt Lake City to start a 6-night motorcoach tour of the Pacific Northwest visiting Utah; The Great Salt Lake; Mormon Second Thursdays TA St. Luke Church, 7575 Holliday AN E Bake Sale Table Tabernacle and Mormon Square; Idaho Falls; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; S L B Dr. E., Indianapolis. Holy hour WIL E! 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Prices for this 15-day vacation start at only $2330 (per person, (Monday), rosary, 8 p.m. Open Home Made Pies double occupancy) including all taxes, 7 nights in quality hotels, transfers, until midnight. baggage handling, lots of escorted motorcoach sightseeing, the deluxe Third Mondays CHRISTMAS ORDERED seven day Alaska Cruise, and airfare from Indianapolis. Fr. Decewicz is pas- St. Matthew Parish, 4100 E. 56th tor at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Monroeville, PA. Space is limited. St., Indianapolis. Young POTICAS AVAILABLE $50 deposits must be made soon. For information, reservations and Widowed Group (by archdioce- brochure call: san Office for Youth and Family FOR PICK-UP Ministries), 7:30 p.m. Child-care Your Man Tours (open 7 days a week) 1-800-736-7300. —See ACTIVE LIST, page 19 The Criterion Friday, November 22, 2002 Page 19 Three Providence sisters arrested during protest

By Mary Ann Wyand Nov. 18. aware of what the military arm of our event of incarceration, some of the sisters The nuns were expected to return to government is doing in our names,” she can’t be away from their ministries for six Providence Sisters Adele Beacham, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Nov. 19. said. “Our sisters were handcuffed and months without losing their jobs.” Rita Clare Gerardot and Joann Quinkert Sister Adele is a native of Toronto, later shackled. This certainly seems like The Sisters of Providence have partici- of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods were among Canada, and is a Ministry of Care and an excessive use of force against women pated in the annual non-violent protest for 96 people arrested on Nov. 17 while par- Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries religious who have dedicated their lives to several years. About 20 members of the ticipating in a non-violent protest against volunteer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. doing God’s work and to striving for congregation made the trip to Georgia this the U.S. Army’s former School of the Sister Rita Clare, who is from New peace in our society.” year. Americas—now known as the Western Haven, Ind., currently ministers as direc- After speaking with Sister Adele on the Providence Sister Jenny Howard, who Hemisphere Institute for Security tor of the Wellness Center at Saint Mary- telephone on Nov. 18, Sister Ann participated in the peaceful protest but did Cooperation—at Fort Benning, Ga. of-the-Woods and is a spiritual adviser to Margaret said a U.S. marshal who helped not trespass on the military base, is The nuns, who are all older than 70, federal Death Row inmate David Paul shackle the 5-foot-tall nun admitted that, among several Sisters of Providence that were taken into custody after they crossed Hammer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre “This is an embarrassment.” have traveled to Nicaragua, Colombia, a designated barrier and trespassed on the Haute. While incarcerated, Sister Adele told Haiti or Guatemala, where they learned military base, according to Providence Sister Joann is from New Albany and Sister Ann Margaret that they prayed, about attacks by the military on people in Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, general currently does volunteer service in sang and practiced yoga. They could hear those countries. superior of the congregation. Chicago. other supporters singing outside the jail. The facility at Fort Benning trains She said Sister Adele, Sister Rita Clare Last year, Providence Sister Kathleen “I think they feel that [the institute’s Latin American military in anti-insur- and Sister Joann were handcuffed and Desautels was arrested for a similar action work] is an injustice and this is something gency tactics. For decades, numerous later shackled in chains on their wrists, and was sentenced to six months in prison they could do to speak out against it,” School of the Americas graduates have waists and ankles. They were incarcerated on federal trespassing charges by the Sister Ann Margaret said. “All three been linked directly by the United overnight at the Muscogee County Jail same judge. She is currently serving her women have been very active in efforts to Nations and human rights groups to the and arraigned on Nov. 18 at the U.S. sentence at the federal prison in end violence, war and capital punishment. torture and massacre of their own people. Federal Court in Columbus, Ga. Greenville, Ill. I am very proud of them. I think their The annual national protest at the After hearing their “not guilty” pleas, “We, the General Council of the Sisters experience was a peak moment in their Western Hemisphere Institute for Security U.S. Magistrate G. Mallon Faircloth set of Providence, respect the choice of con- faith journeys.” Cooperation is organized by SOA Watch, bail at $5,000 each and set their trial date science of our sisters and support them Providence sisters who participated in an independent organization that seeks to for Jan. 27. with our love and our prayer,” Sister Ann the peaceful protest were required by the close the tax-supported facility through Because of a delay in processing court Margaret said on Nov. 18. congregation to prayerfully discern their vigils, fasts, demonstrations and non-vio- paperwork, Sister Joann spent a second “It is only through courageous acts decision before trespassing on the military lent protests as well as media and legisla- night in the Muscogee County Jail on such as theirs that others can be made base, Sister Ann Margaret said. “In the tive lobbying efforts. † The Active List, continued from page 18

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By Jennifer Del Vechio to have the compassion of Christ and the generosity that comes with that compas-

A new program aimed at helping stu- sion,” he said. Submitted photo dents discern how their faith can guide Elsener said Marian College is the only their career choice or prepare them for a school providing the Catholic studies for- ministry in the Church is being offered at mat with a way to pay for it and actively Marian College in Indianapolis. recruiting students for the program. Called “Rebuild My Church,” the ini- Traveling to various schools for tiative is designed to reach students who research, Elsener found many components want to work in the Church while still that Marian’s program will have, but few providing formation to other students who colleges that put it all together in the do not choose to work in Church ministry. same way. It will provide as many as 40 scholar- “Most didn’t pay attention to how you ships of $11,000 to students, called San fund an education when someone feels a Damiano Scholars, to explore their voca- calling to work for the Church,” Elsener tion as a priest, religious sister or brother said. or as an informed lay person with new Working for the Church doesn’t come Catholic tracts for majors, a new Catholic with a large paycheck and having college studies major, retreats, pilgrimages and debt doesn’t help the individual who is recruitment. working for the Church, he said. “We have a value proposition here that Being a San Damiano Scholar will is quite high,” said President Daniel J. allow people to pursue ministry in the Elsener. “It’s very valuable and the Church without worrying about how to Church needs this. It’s in our history, we pay off a large college debt. Marian College is starting a new program to help students who want to work in the Church, while also feel the call to do it, and we’ve prayed The program also includes networking helping other students discern where best to use their talents. Here, college students enjoy class. about this and have done tons of with pastors and schools to identify young research.” people who want to serve the Church and The term vocation is used loosely, “The challenge is for colleges and A director of Church relations will take advantage of such a program. defined in the program more as a way for Churches to help [students] see that they oversee the program to recruit students, Father Stephen Giannini, pastor of students to find out how God wants them can’t afford not to be involved in rebuild- develop funding, identify internship St. Luke Parish in Indianapolis, said the to live their life, as well as reaching out to ing the Church and the rebuilding of the opportunities and create knowledge of the program would help people step forward those who feel they have a specific voca- world,” Hohman said. program with parishes and schools. “to be Christ to others.” tion call to the priesthood, religious life, Transforming the college campus into There also will be a part-time music A former high school chaplain in the single life or married life. a place where the vision of the college is minister hired for the program and a part- 1990s, Father Giannini saw many young “You know how it is on the scoreboard led by a life of faith is Elsener’s goal. time program coordinator. people who wanted to serve the Church of life. People look at how much money “We want to invite people to live a Already, an anonymous donor has after high school but didn’t know how to you have,” Elsener said. “We are saying Catholic life, not just for Sunday at pledged $1 million to support the pro- start. look deeper, make better discernments Mass,” he said. “But to ask if they are gram. About $2.4 million will come from The “Rebuild My Church,” program at and judgments. Give more prayer, think accountants, lawyers or judges, is their tuition and other donations are being Marian would help those students and more deeply.” work illumined by the light of faith or is pledged. give pastors, teachers, parents or chap- The new program includes a Catholic it something they have compartmental- The new program was inspired by the lains an avenue to suggest. studies major. Five new courses will be ized.” work of St. Francis, the founder of the Father Giannini said religion teachers offered along with modifying existing Elsener said Marian College is asking Franciscan order who had a vision of are highly needed in Catholic schools, courses. There are also extra courses, three questions of itself to make sure it is a Christ telling him to rebuild his Church. and such a program would be able to help such as the Franciscan person or liturgical Catholic college: Is theology taught, is Taking the vision literally, St. Francis fill that need in the Church. music and courses in the married and sin- there a campus ministry and a sacramental began mending various church buildings, It also gives a young person the oppor- gle life. life, and is their formation of the faculty? but he later realized the Lord wanted him tunity to explore a career, such as nursing, Another course is the medical missions A part of the “Rebuild My Church” to change hearts. and at the same time explore their faith, class that could be utilized by any nursing program includes retreats and formation Creating the new program means he said. major. Its goal is to educate about how for faculty. Marian College, founded by the “This could help our young people to nursing skills can be taken to Third World Elsener is confident of the program’s Franciscan sisters in Oldenburg, can help view their lives with a Christ-centered countries. future. By the fifth year of the program, it form students intellectually while also approach,” Father Giannini said. “And in “It can’t just be about ourselves is expected that 10 students will be purs- providing for them spiritually on a deeper ministry they can share that with others.” because the Church is worldwide and we ing a degree in Catholic studies, five men level than before, Elsener said. The initiative has three components, have to think worldwide,” Elsener said. will be considering the priesthood and “This program pays attention to the the ordained ministry or religious life, Andrew Hohman, chair of the theology 25 students will be pursuing degrees that skills, to the mind, to knowledge for stu- theologically informed lay leadership and and philosophy department at Marian, express their commitment to becoming dents to be able to think critically, but it theological exploration of vocation by all said the program adds to the Franciscan theologically informed lay leaders of the also works on their hearts and their spirits Marian students. and Catholic tradition already established. Church. † Computer program solves student ‘math problem’ in North Vernon By Jennifer Del Vechio The problem was that many students “I like the computer better than the Vogel now has students completing didn’t like math or weren’t getting enough textbook,” said sixth-grader Alisha 100 or more problems a day. When sixth-grade teacher Kim Brooks out of it. Grubbs. “I can work on my own and “The motivation is unbelievable,” she would tell students it was time for math, Enter the Accelerated Math Program don’t have to work on what everyone else said. “There are no prizes or rewards. she would get a lot of sighs. by Renaissance Learning that now has is working on.” This is pure self-motivation.” Lisa Vogel, another math teacher at students begging their teachers for math. Seventh-grader Jonathan Schroeder Gone are the sighs in Brooks class St. Mary School in North Vernon, was The computer program, initiated in said now he “can do as much math as I when she talks about math. struggling to get her seventh- and eighth- October at the school, lets students work want in one day.” “Now I find myself saying ‘Put up grade students to complete 15 math prob- at their own pace, shows them where they For students, that adds up to a lot of your accelerated math,’ which I hate to lems as homework. need additional help and makes math fun. math. See MATH, page 21 Pre-Season Training! Get in shape BEFORE the New Year! Give us 30 minutes, 3 times a week Weaver’s & you will see results! Lawn, Garden & Nursery If you are a size... You Can Be a size... Tree and 20 16 BULBS 18 14 Shrub Sale 16 12 30% Off! FALL PANSIES 14 10 12 8 10 6 Straw, Gourds and Mums Fast, Fun Fitness Join Now PUMPKINS At... © 2002 Curves International Fall Bulbs Rest of the year FREE! 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By Mary Ann Wyand 12 hours a day to keep food warm, broke down in November and couldn’t be Cooking for the holidays—and every repaired again so the Little Sisters had to other day of the year—will be a lot easier buy a new one. for the food service staff at the St. Augus- “The steamer and some of the other Wyand MaryPhotos by Ann tine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis if kitchen equipment is about as old as the the Little Sisters of the Poor are able to home,” Sister Celestine Mary Meade, purchase new or gently used commercial- administrator, explained. “We rely very grade kitchen equipment to replace aging much on Providence, and believe the and broken appliances. Good Lord is maintaining our kitchen The 35-year-old steamer, used 10 to equipment until we’re able to replace it.” Ava Ciszek, development director for the St. Augustine Home, said the steamer was used to prepare 350 meals a day for 35 years, which adds up to nearly 4.5 mil- lion meals. “That’s a lot of cooking,” Ciszek said. “It really is a miracle that the steamer lasted so long.” The St. Augustine Home for the Aged is a ministry to the elderly poor, Sister Celestine said, and a licensed health care facility that must meet code require- ments. Little Sister of the Poor Celestine Mary Meade, administrator of the St. Augustine Home for the Aged in “We have to make sure the equipment Indianapolis, serves lunch to residents on Nov. 13. The nuns need to replace aging kitchen equipment. functions properly,” she said. “The need is great. In addition to the steamer, which Two years ago, a $75,000 grant from for all of our needs to be met. The resi- costs $14,050, we also need to replace the Nina Mason Pulliam Trust enabled the dents are my extended family.” other kitchen equipment that costs Little Sisters to begin the costly kitchen St. Augustine Home resident Katherine $74,000. The equipment is very expen- renovation project. Mahler, a member of St. Monica Parish in sive.” “The Pulliam grant answered an imme- Indianapolis, said the Little Sisters never Among other kitchen items, the Little diate kitchen need at that time,” Ciszek talk about their needs with the residents Sisters need to replace a heavy-duty gas said. “Now there are a number of other but she heard later that the steamer had range, which costs $4,558, and an electric immediate needs.” broken down. oven that costs $5,579. They also need a Loretta Truax, certified dietary man- “It didn’t affect our food service,” new food slicer, which costs $2,023, an ager, said she was in the kitchen earlier Mahler said. “At the time, we didn’t know electric food processor valued at $878 and this month when the steamer “started there was a problem. Our meals are a sink with three compartments that sells whistling and steam started going in always well-balanced and delicious. We for $1,725. every direction and then it died. We shed couldn’t ask for any better care than we Elsewhere in the home, the Little a few tears because we had to get a new receive from the Little Sisters and the Sisters need to buy a back-up generator steamer and it wasn’t a budgeted item. staff. I feel blessed to live here.” that meets new environmental regulations, “There are miracles here daily,” Truax Cynthia Williams, a cook at the St. Augustine which costs $46,925, as well as heating said. “I pray for the home every day on (Donations to help the Little Sisters of the Home for the Aged, prepares to brown meat in a and electrical units for residents’ rooms my way to work and on my way home Poor in their ministry at the St. Augustine commercial-size skillet that needs to be that cost $12,000, and a laundry press that from work. I always ask God to bless the Home for the Aged can be mailed to 2345 replaced. costs $7,000. staff and the residents and the sisters, and W. 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260.) †

helps them intervene quickly when stu- Alisha Grubbs, a stu- MATH dents need help or more challenges in dent at St. Mary School math class. Submitted photo in North Vernon, works continued from page 20 “It definitely shows the intervening on her accelerated math do,” Brooks said. status,” Brooks said. program. The program Students use the computer math pro- While she knows when a student is is helping students gram twice a week for morning work and having a problem using the traditional learn to understand and are allowed to use it when they have com- book and paper method, the computer enjoy math. pleted other work. catches it quicker. It only takes one computer. Students “Sometimes by the time I realize it, work on their math at their desks and then they have already learned it totally use a special card they scan into the com- wrong,” she said. “Now I can tell immedi- puter. ately who has a problem and also see stu- The computer tells them where they dents who need more help. Not everyone are having problems and how well they has to stay in the same spot.” are doing. The program tests students on certain Alisha said she is dong better with math skills before letting them move for- solving problems and Bree Geswein, a ward to another math objective. seventh-grader, is learning decimals and It also helps with peer tutoring, the division rules better. teachers said. through eighth-grades, she’s ordered the must master by certain grades in schools “It’s fun and immediate,” said Brooks. Franciscan Sister Joanita Koors, princi- system for fourth- and fifth-graders. throughout the state. “Now they know why they missed them pal, said the school has used a similar Sister Joanita feels the program will “We are finding out better where stu- and why.” program in reading for five years. help identify where students need help in dents struggle so no child is left behind,” Teachers like the program because it Impressed with the results in the sixth- Indiana standards—standards each child she said. †

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MERKEL, Francis J., 61, St. Louis, Batesville, Nov. 8. Jamie Galyen, Mary Kakuk, Grandfather of 12. Great-grand- St. Anthony of Padua, Morris, Mother of Jacqueline Jones, Brian, James Jr. and Steven father of nine. Nov. 7. Husband of Carole Melanie Knecht, Julietta, James, Winkel. Son of Bernice Mary YODER, William A., 89, (Reynolds) Merkel. Father of Jerome and John Schomber. (Spice) Winkel. Brother of Rest in peace Jonathan, Rodger and Timothy Sister of Zola Ernstes, Kathlyn Christine Cerkus, Patricia St. Joseph, Shelbyville, Nov. 6. Merkel. Brother of Mary Agnes Fichtner, Agatha Glaub, Ruth Genske, Mary Hardrath, Father of Patricia Allen, Marcia Linger, Patricia Ann Moster, Ann Rudolf, Arthur, Carl Keith, Mary Murray, Wilma Please submit in writing to our Husband of Dorothy Dusing. Kathleen Leucke, Eva Matthies, Mark and Omer Merkel. “Buck,” Dennis and Raymond Mae Stirling, Michael and Father of Karen Sutton, Larry, Alice Mohr, Joseph and Michael office by 10 a.m. Mon. the Grandfather of two. “Butch” Simmermeyer. Grand- week of publication; be sure to Tim and Tom Dusing. Brother Winkel. Grandfather of one. William Yoder II. Grandfather MOHR, Patricia Ann (Big- mother of 12. Great-grand- of 15. Step-grandfather of four. state date of death. Obituaries of Ruth Coon, Pat Kitchen and mother of two. WISMAN, Maurice “Bud,” of archdiocesan priests and Mary Martin. Grandfather of ner), 70, St. Jude, Indianapolis, 85, St. Michael, Bradford, Great-grandfather of 29. Step- religious sisters serving our nine. Oct. 31. Wife of William Mohr. SERGESKETTER, Irvin A., Oct. 21. Husband of Betty great-grandfather of three. Mother of Christine Applegate, 85, St. Paul, Tell City, Oct. 31. archdiocese are listed elsewhere DYSON, Denise Ann Miner Wisman. Father of Susan Trae, Mary E. Brown, Paula and Husband of Katie Sergesketter. ZAPPIA, Charles A., 90, in The Criterion. Order priests (Pierson), 49, St. Mark, Wayne Fessel, Gene and Ray William Mohr. Sister of Mary Father of Janet Elder, Joan Nativity, Indianapolis, Nov. 15. and brothers are included here, Indianapolis, Oct. 23. Wife of Wisman. Grandfather of 10. Schmidt, Elizabeth Weber, Muccigrosso and Judith Father of Charlene Allen, unless they are natives of the Ronald Lloyd Dyson. Mother of Step-grandfather of seven. Peter, Robert and William Sergesketter. Brother of Esther archdiocese or have other Shelby Dyson. Stepmother of Patricia Van Cleave and Stephen Bigner. Grandmother of nine. Fleischman and Frank WURTH, Roy F., 78, connections to it. Pamela Bonnewell, Valerie and Zappia. Brother of Theresa Great-grandmother of one. Sergesketter. Grandfather of St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute, BRIGHTWELL, Albert, 78, Michael Dyson. Daughter of Oct. 11. Husband of June Bergman, Annie Glasgow, Rose ORSCHELL, Alma M., 95, one. Sacred Heart, Jeffersonville, Delores (Keller) Pierson and Wurth. Father of Barbara Allio, Laker, Mary Worthington, Nov. 2. Husband of Evon Tedvan A. Pierson. Sister of St. Gabriel, Connersville, STEWART, Robin T., 44, Dominic and Joseph Zappia. Nov. 7. Mother of Otta Cohen, St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Debbra Drake, Laurie Rich, Brightwell. Father of Albert Jr., Darlene Ford and Gary Pierson. Paul and Roy Wurth. Brother of Grandfather of seven. Great- Bruce, and Dr. Joseph Grandmother of 11. Dorothy Sweetwood and Henry Nov. 4. Mother of Heather Orschell. Grandmother of 16. Johnson and Heidi Stewart. Barbara Wurth-Lott. grandfather of three. † Brightwell. Brother of Mary FIELD, Dorothy Louise Great-grandmother of 28. Daughter of Alvin Kempf. Rita Hester and Irene Jacobs. (Bechert), 86, St. Barnabas, Grandfather of seven. PAGE, Michael A., 33, Holy Sister of Donna Cull, Sherry Indianapolis, Nov. 11. Mother Osborne and Michael Kempf. BUECHLER, Albert, 81, Rosary, Indianapolis, Nov. 10. Xavier Sister Miriam Kennedy of Joan Ellis, Paula Rossman, Grandmother of one. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, Floyds Dave and Ted Field. Sister of Husband of Theresa (Bova) was a native of Jeffersonville Knobs, Nov. 1. Husband of Anita Bechert, Mary English Page. Father of Maria, Victoria THORNSBERRY, Erin Alice, Clara Buechler. Father of and Annie Ewing. Grandmother and David Page. Son of David 4, St. Louis, Batesville, Nov. 11. Xavier Sister Miriam Japan. They arrived in Sharon Draughn and Larry of 18. Great-grandmother of 10. and Rosemary (Spicuzza) Page. Daughter of Tom and Jill Kennedy, 98, a native of Yokahama aboard the freighter Brother of Rosemarie Bayt, Buechler. Brother of Edmund FORTMAN, Norbert Joseph, Thornsberry. Sister of Bailey and Jeffersonville, died on Oct. 28 “Young America” on Dec. 3, Annette Lopez, Maryann Buechler. Grandfather of four. 84, St. Jude, Indianapolis, Ryan Thornsberry. Grand- at the Lourdes Convalescent the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Sullivan and Paul Page. Great-grandfather of three. Nov. 10. Husband of Marie daughter of Arlene Sermersheim, Center in Waterford, Mich. After serving 12 years as CONROY, Joseph “Joe” H., Hein (Kawsky) Fortman. Father PATTERSON, Candy L., 44, Jay and Mary Thornsberry. The Mass of Christian general superior of her commu- 87, St. Mary, Rushville, of Kathy Hutter, Sue Rodman, St. Rita, Indianapolis, Nov. 7. VON DER HAAR, Gerard A., Burial was celebrated on nity, Sister Miriam served four Nov. 10. Husband of Clemma Jerry, Jim and Joe Fortman. Daughter of Roger Sr. and Dr., 77, St. Matthew, Indian- Oct. 31 at the St. Michael years as an assistant house- (Wenger) Conroy. Father of Grandfather of nine. Great- Norma (Franklin) Patterson. apolis, Oct. 29. Husband of Vera Catholic Community in mother at the Edsel Ford House Jane Alt, Marcia Blankenghip, grandfather of three. Sister of Joyce Harrison, M. (Colligan) Von Der Haar. Sterling Heights, Mich. Burial for Women in Correctional Facilities in Michigan. Beth and Jack Conroy. Grand- GEIER, Roselyn M., 78, Holy Beverly Jackson, Rita, Mark, Father of Sally Leonard, Diane followed at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, During her tenure, the father of six. Great-grandfather Family, Richmond, Nov. 7. Wife Paul and Roger Patterson Jr. Row, Christine, Susan and Mich. motherhouse in Fraser, Mich., of one. of Jerry Geier. Mother of Mary PETERS, Edward B., 91, Thomas Von Der Haar. Brother The former Mary Regina was constructed as well as hos- CRAWFORD, Margaret Beth Miller, David, Kevin, St. Paul, Sellersburg, Nov. 2. of Thomas J. Von Der Haar. Mae Kennedy was born on tels at Kochi and Tokashima in (Green), 89, St. Benedict, Terre Peter, Stephen and William Father of Mary A. Sullivan, Grandfather of six. June 12, 1904, in Jeffersonville. Japan. Haute, Oct. 31. Wife of Frank P. Geier. Grandmother of 13. Robert and William Peters. WARD, Jeanne, 74, Holy She entered the Society of After she returned from Crawford Sr. Mother of Loretta Great-grandmother of one. Brother of Henrietta Dauby, Spirit, Indianapolis, Nov. 8. Catholic Mission Sisters of Japan, Sister Miriam served at (Crawford) Thompson, Frank Jr. GOLDSCHMIDT, Charles J., Anna Goffinet, Claude and Wife of Ted Ward. Mother of and Hugh Crawford. Grand- St. Francis Xavier, now known the Macomb County Jail, Youth 67, St. Mary, North Vernon, Omer Peters. Grandfather of David A. Ward. mother of five. Great-grand- as Xavier Sisters, in May 1947 Home Ministries, nursing Nov. 4. Brother of Mary Lou five. WATHEN, Irma Mae mother of one. in Warren, Mich. homes and retirement homes in Woods and James Goldschmidt. REED, Francis B., 83, Holy (Hughes), 81, St. Roch, Indian- Sister Miriam was appointed Michigan. She played piano for CRUSE, Elizabeth Ann, 62, HARDEBECK, Mildred N., Spirit, Indianapolis, Oct. 28. apolis, Oct. 30. Wife of William first superior of the community Mass at those facilities and led St. Louis, Batesville, Nov. 8. 87, St. Mary, Greensburg, Husband of Cynthia Reed. Joe Wathen. Mother of Billie Jo by Cardinal Edward Mooney in the singing of familiar songs Mother of Erich Cruse. Grand- Nov. 12. Mother of Donna Father of Anita Nay and Adams, Patricia Neeley and 1954. for the residents. mother of one. Allen, Margaret Ann Laudick, Carolyn Thompson. Brother of Karen Pope. Sister of Maxine In 1955, she was part of a She is survived by her CURL, Emery, 73, St. Gabriel, Phyllis Schwering and Sam Gladys Cassidy and Lindsey Franks. Grandmother of four. first contingent of sisters sent brother, James “Bud” Kennedy, Indianapolis, Nov. 8. Husband Hardebeck. Reed. Grandfather of three. Great-grandmother of five. by Cardinal Mooney to Kochi, as well as nieces and nephews. † of Laura Jane Curl. Father of Great-grandfather of two. JACKSON, Otha (Hillsman), WEST, Mary (Escott), 85, Deborah Livers and Carl 70, Holy Angels, Indianapolis, REESE, Thomas F., 77, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, Brandenburg. Nov. 5. Husband of Nancy St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Oct. 30. Wife of Robert F. West. Franciscan Sister Angele Timmers DAUBY, Chester, 78, (Turner) Jackson. Father of (Little Flower), Indianapolis, Sister of Alice Shanahan. St. Isidore, Bristow, Nov. 7. Sheryl Perry, Heather Tunstall Nov. 6. Husband of Patricia WHITE, Margaret Mary was a teacher, principal and organist Father of Kathy George, and Damon Jackson. Son of (Jennings) Reese. Father of (Hanrahan), 83, St. Matthew, Theresa Siefert and Allan Anna (Carter) Hooten. Brother Judy Steffey, Michelle, Kevin, Indianapolis, Oct. 30. Mother of Franciscan Sister Angele Parish in North Vernon, Dauby. Brother of Wilfred of Gladys (Hillsman) Johnson, Mark and Michael Reese. Kathy Bethuram, Nancy Ring- Timmers died on Nov. 3 at Immaculate Conception Parish Dauby. Grandfather of two. Nobeline (Jackson) Whitehead Grandfather of 11. Great-grand- wald, Margie Tarpey, Robert Oldenburg. She was 84. in Millhousen and St. Peter The Mass of Christian Parish in Brookville. She was DeJULIO, Edna M. (Seaton), and Dorothy (Hillsman) Tate. father of eight. and Thomas White. Grand- Burial was celebrated on a principal and organist at 91, St. Mark, Indianapolis, Grandfather of eight. (correc- ROHN, Althea (Cassidy), 96, mother of 14. Great-grand- Nov. 5 at the motherhouse St. Michael Parish in Nov. 10. Sister of Lorraine tion) St. Paul, Tell City, Nov. 1. Aunt mother of three. chapel of the Sisters of the Brookville and St. Louis Tanner. of several. LEDFORD, Kathleen B., 88, WILLIAMS, Lowell E., 73, Third Order of St. Francis of Parish in Batesville, and also DINKEL, R. Michael, 57, St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, SALAMONE, Frank S. St. Thomas Aquinas, Indiana- Oldenburg. Burial followed in ministered in Ohio, Illinois St. Benedict, Terre Haute, Nov. 6. “Hank,” 76, Good Shepherd, polis, Oct. 18. Husband of the sisters’ cemetery. and Missouri. Nov. 9. Husband of Kathlyn McKEE, Frances H., 87, Indianapolis, Nov. 10. Husband Zelene Williams. Father of The former Ruth Marie She retired to the Oldenburg (Braunschweiger) Dinkel. St. Elizabeth, Cambridge of Dolores Jean (Juday) Karon Williams-Ellis, Keith and Timmers was born in St. Ber- motherhouse in 1993. Father of Susan (Dinkel) Jensen. City, Nov. 3. Mother of Carol Salamone. Father of Christa Kevin Williams. Grandfather of nard, Ohio. She entered the Surviving are two sisters, Stepfather of Kirby, Jeffrey and Smith, Robert and Thomas Durrett, Sheri and Steve two. Oldenburg Franciscan commu- Betty Holley and Margaret Joshua Schultz. Brother of McKee. Grandmother of four. Salamone. Brother of Mary WINKEL, James Arthur, Sr., nity in 1936 and professed Ranz, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan Watson. Step-grandmother of one. Rose Fisher and Mario 61, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, final vows in 1942. and many nieces, nephews, DUSING, Arnold J., 71, Great-grandmother of two. Salamone. Grandfather of two. Oct. 21. Husband of Violet S. Sister Angele was a teacher great-nieces and great- St. Mary, Rushville, Nov. 7. Step-great-grandmother of two. SCHOMBER, Ethel M., 66, (Hanrahan) Winkel. Father of and organist at St. Mary nephews. †

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Box 268-K Building a Home? 68-year-old priest the option of being freed. The Jesus Rule Troy, NY 12181 I can help! The bishop told AP that a 17-year-old guerrilla showed by William Whallon. 518-235-1700 compassion for him, rubbing his feet to restore warmth Argues for the Sermon on the www.rosaryparts.com and saying he was sorry for the bishop’s suffering. The Mount as the guidebook against Home Improvement ...... youth also asked for help in abandoning the guerrillas, terrorism and wrestles with the said the bishop. He said the youth died in the firefight theology of the day. 271pp. Tell our HOUSEHOLD HANDYMAN accompanying the rescue. $9 to readers of The Criterion. advertisers you Painting, Kitchen & Bath Steve J. 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